Top Italy Outdoor Activities - page 2

Trek around Mount Etna on this tour with a small group and an expert trekking guide. Set off from Taormina to spend the day learning about the volcano's history, exploring craters and lava caves. Stop at a local chalet for an included snack and wine. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off can be arranged on request.

Avoid Rome’s heavy traffic and explore the city on fun and convenient golf carts. This small-group tour stops at top attractions including the ancient Appian Way and Circus Maximus while making room for lesser-known sights such as the Basilica San Sebastiano Fuori le Mura. The top highlight is a guided tour of the catacombs (St. Sebastian, St. Callixtus, or Santa Domitilla) with a Vatican guide or priest.

Leave the bustle of Milan–and take the guesswork out of sightseeing–on this full-day tour of Lake Como in Italy and Lake Lugano in Switzerland, including a panoramic 30-minute cruise and free time. Wander around the center of Como, learn about its history, and step onboard a boat to Bellagio, spotting beautiful villas and filming locations along the way. In Lugano, take in picturesque views before exploring the Swiss landscape.

With so many spread-out sights, Rome can become a tiring place when you’re sightseeing. This golf cart tour cuts out both the fatigue and the heavier traffic, efficiently shuttling you around the key sights of Rome like the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and the Pantheon, with a sweet treat at the end—a gelato.

Discover the dazzling beauty and captivating culture of Capri and Sorrento on a small-group or private boat tour. Whichever option you choose, you’re treated to an intimate and truly personalized Italian experience. Have your camera ready for the Natural Arch, Villa Malaparte, Cala di Mitigliano Waterfall, and of course, the Blue Grotto (admission tickets additional expense). Later, enjoy free time to explore the island at your own pace.

Explore Venice's famous canals on a guided gondola ride through the city. Meander beneath bridges and along quiet, peaceful stretches in a traditional Venetian boat, taking in sights such as the Rialto Bridge and Campo Manin as you go. Join our expert gondolier in enjoying one of Venice's most leisurely and original pastimes, and don't miss this chance to experience the Grand Canal from the water.

Seeing the sights of Florence can involve a lot of walking. Cover the ground, including hidden lanes that traditional cars can’t enter, without wearing out your shoe leather on this private tour. Open sides offer wraparound views of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed historic center. Upgrade to the panoramic tour to include a stop at a romantic fountain and Piazzale Michelangelo for sweeping rooftop vistas.

When you’re in Milan, don’t miss the chance to visit nearby Lake Como and Lake Lugano. This day trip makes it easy with round-trip transport, and carefully planned stops at the lake towns of Bellagio and Lugano. Ample free time is included in each place, and you get the lowdown on the Italian lakes as you travel with a professional guide.

Many parts of Rome’s historic city center are closed to vehicles, but on this private golf cart tour, you’ll enjoy unobstructed views of the Eternal City’s top attractions. Cover top sights in just a few hours of sightseeing, from the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon to scenic Trastevere, and avoid walking long distances.

Maximize time in Venice with an express tour designed to feature the city’s top sights in a short time period. Explore Venice with a walking tour that includes entry to St. Mark’s Basilica, and skip-the-line entry to the popular Doge’s Palace. To fully appreciate the grandeur of Venice, finish your tour in style with a scenic gondola ride.

No trip to Venice is complete without visiting some of the most notable islands in the Venetian Lagoon—particularly those that are renowned for their handicrafts. This cruise visits two in just half a day. Begin at Murano, where you can watch a thrilling glass-blowing demonstration, before transferring to Burano, known for its tradition of lace-making.

Dive into the history of UNESCO-listed Pompeii, and learn more about the historic site than you would on your own, with this day trip from Rome. Explore the ruins in a group setting, led by your guide. Customize your trip by adding a steady-paced crater hike at the volcano, choosing a relaxed scenic walk with a local geologist, or adding on a 3-course Neapolitan lunch with views of the Bay of Naples.

Discover scenic locations along the iconic Maddalena Archipelago during this full-day, small-group excursion. Highlights include a cruise by pink-pebbled Spiaggia Rosa, a swimming stop in the white-sand island of Spargi, and a visit to the cliffs of Razzoli. Tours include a traditional Sardinian lunch, with vegetarian and fish options available.

With sparkling waters, charming seaside villages, and beautiful beaches and places to swim, the Amalfi Coast is best explored on the water. This small-group boating tour makes exploring the famous coastline as easy as possible: meet your guide in Positano, hop aboard your boat, and spend a full day swimming and snorkeling along the coast. You’ll also have about two hours of free time to explore an Amalfi Coast town of your choosing.

The ideal option for first-time visitors to Rome, this private tour takes you past the Eternal City’s top landmarks in an electric-powered golf cart. Enjoy unobstructed open-air views as you cruise past attractions like the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, St. Peter’s Basilica, and Piazza Navona—getting access to areas not reachable by standard vehicle.

Beat the heat and the crowds with a morning tour of Mount Etna. Cover more ground by exploring on board a sturdy Jeep, views over the lunar landscapes in the Valle del Bove, and the flora and fauna of the thick woods blanketing the lower slopes. Cap off your tour with a tasting of local specialties including honey, wine, and liqueurs.

Get a taste of Tuscany's culinary legacy on this wine and food tour from Florence. Led by a guide, travel through the Tuscan hills in a 4WD vehicle, stopping to visit historic wine estates and cellars along the way. Sample specialities at each stop, and enjoy a 3-course meal in the Tuscan countryside before returning to Florence. With several touring options available, find one that'll suit your schedule and budget.

Cycling along the ancient Appian Way is a must for fans of history and nature, but reaching this off-the-beaten-track location —and figuring out where to rent a bike—can feel daunting. This half-day e-bike tour supplies all the equipment you need. Plus, a tasty lunch or late-afternoon aperitivo is included, depending on which option you pick. The longer tour also includes a guided visit to the Catacombs of San Callisto.

Maximize your day and skip the ferry crowds with this small-group Capri boat tour departing from Sorrento. Cruise along the scenic Sorrentine Peninsula before crossing to Capri for a guided boat tour of the island’s iconic landmarks. Take refreshing swim breaks in the turquoise waters, then dock and spend a few leisurely hours exploring Capri on foot with included hotel pickup.

Taste your way through the backstreet bars of Venice—and discover sights and bites you'd be unlikely to find on your own—on this small-group tasting tour. Follow your local guide to a range of bars where Venetians go to drink and mingle. At each stop, sample regional wines alongside plates of the popular Venetian appetizers called cicchetti. Along the way, visit multiple neighborhoods and discover key city landmarks.

Discover several Venetian attractions in one itinerary with this full-day tour. Visit St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the Rialto Bridge with an art historian guide leading the way. Stroll along Venice’s romantic canals and climb aboard a gondola for a scenic boat ride. After free time for lunch, skip the line for instant access into Doge’s Palace to see Casanova’s prison cell and walk across the Bridge of Sighs.

Discover the parts of Capri that many visitors miss on this small-group, full-day boat tour. Embarking from the port of Sorrento, travel across the blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea in style. Head to the island’s hidden coves and beaches, try your hand at snorkeling (all equipment is included), and hop off to explore the town of Capri at your leisure. Free bottle of Prosecco, beer, soft drinks and seasonal fruit on board.

Located on the island of Sicily, Mt Etna is the tallest active volcano in Europe. Explore the different aspects of the dynamic mountain on this active tour from Catania which includes hiking up to the inner craters and (safely) entering a lava cave. See ancient lava flows, learn about the geological history of the volcano, and admire panoramic views of eastern Sicily.

Cinque Terre and Pisa are true wonders, usually requiring several days or more to explore. Ideal for travelers short on time, this one-day extravaganza covers both on an excursion from Florence. Travel by coach through the Tuscan countryside, then ride a train across sea cliffs. You'll get to walk the Ligurian Coast, stroll Fegina Beach, see the Leaning Tower, and feel like you're inside a Renaissance painting.