Which Italy tour is right for you?

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TOUR LENGTH DEPARTS KEY
STOPS AVERAGE
GUESTS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Classic Italy Classic Italy → 14
Days Apr – Oct Rome, Venice, Umbria, Pompeii, Florence, Cinque Terre

40

Our most comprehensive tour of Italy, a celebration of cultural heritage.

  • Great for first-timers to Italy!

  • Visit St. Mark’s Basilica on an exclusive after-hours tour

  • Drive along the Amalfi Coast and cruise in Cinque Terre

  • Take a gondola cruise in the canals of Venice

Classic Italy, Small Groups → 14
Days Mar – Nov Rome, Venice, Lucca, Cinque Terre, Florence, Pompeii

24

You’ll be inspired by the art of traveling “small” on a trip through Italy’s most cherished locales.

  • Great for first-timers to Italy!

  • On select departures, enjoy an exclusive wine tasting at the Ferragamo Museum in Florence

  • Spend your nights in some of the country’s most sought-after hotels

  • Cruise the coast of Cinque Terre

A Week In… Venice, Florence & Rome → 8
Days Mar – Dec Rome, Chianti, Venice, Florence

24/40

Travel by high-speed train to make the most of your time in three cities in just one week.

  • Great for first-timers to Italy!

  • Enjoy a wine-paired lunch in the Chianti hills in Tuscany

  • Visit the Galleria dell’Accademia and the Uffizi Galleries with an art expert

  • Take a guided tour of Imperial Rome’s historic landmarks

Northern Italy Bellissima Northern Italy → 11
Days Mar – Jun
Aug – Oct Milan, Venice, Bologna, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Isola Bella, Modena, Verona

24/40

Discover some of Italy’s most sought-after destinations, featuring grand hotels, villa-lined islands, private aziendas and more.

  • Experience a Tauck-exclusive private recital at the Museo della Musica

  • Join a cooking class in Bologna and discover the art behind balsamic vinegar

  • Enjoy private cruises on Lake Como and Lake Maggiore

Lake Como, Venice, Florence & Rome → 11
Days Apr – Jul
Sep – Oct Rome, Florence, Lake Como, Venice, Tuscany, Siena,

24/40

Scenic beauty in the lake region, along Venetian canals, within Florence, and in the heart of Tuscany.

  • Great for first-timers to Italy!

  • Spend two nights in the UNESCO World Heritage designated area of Val D’Orica Tuscany

  • Cruise across Lake Como and to Bellagio for a lakeside lunch

A Week In… Tuscany & Umbria → 8
Days Apr – Jun
Sep – Oct Tuscany, Chianti, Perugia, Gubbio, Assisi, Spoleto, Torgiano, Arezzo, Rome

24

In this rustic region of Italy, discover ancient art and architecture, authentic cooking, Chianti country, picturesque villages, and more.

  • Take a Tuscan cooking class with expert Italian chefs

  • Enjoy lunch at an Umbrian farm and meet trained dogs hunting for truffles

Tuscany, Cinque Terre & the Portofino Coast → 8
Days Apr – Jun
Sep – Nov Florence, Siena, Lucca, Italian Riviera, Rapallo

24

From the Tuscan sun to the Italian Riviera, a journey filled with art, cuisine, wine and nature.

  • Enjoy a docent-led private visit at La Cervara, a 14th-century abbey

  • Enter Basilica di Santa Croce before it opens to the public

  • Explore Cinque Terre National Park’s coastal paths and views

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A Week In… Piedmont → 8
Days Apr – Jun
Sep – Nov Turin, The Langhe, Alba, Lake Maggiore, Stresa, Barolo, Barberesco

24

Spend a week in the Piemonte region in northern Italy, perfect for food and wine aficionados.

  • Have lunch with wine tastings of famous varieties, including Barolo, Barberesco, and Gavi

  • Join a truffle-hunting experience and cooking class in Alba

  • Enjoy an early morning private visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of la Venaria Reale, home to the 1000-year-reigning Savoy family

Southern Italy A Week In… Puglia → 8
Days Apr – Jun
Sep – Oct Matera, Lecce, Alberobello

24

Explore the long heel of Italy’s boot to discover sights, tastes, and gorgeous seascapes you’ll find nowhere else.

  • Enjoy a farm-to-table evening at an authentic masseria with pizzica folk music and dance

  • Visit Casa Noha, an Italian National Historic site; Tauck guests will have an early morning entrance

  • Have lunch in a “cave restaurant” and visit a rock-hewn cave house

A Week In… The Amalfi Coast, Capri & Rome → 8
Days Apr – Jun
Aug – Oct Positano, Isle of Capri, Rome

24/40

An unforgettable adventure along the colorful coastline of southern Italy as you discover thousands of years of stories.

  • Great for first-timers to Italy!

  • Take a drive along the Amalfi Coast, one of Europe’s most dramatic shorelines

  • Visit the gardens of Villa Rufolo in Ravello, the former residence of several popes

  • See the sights on the Isle of Capri by convertible and aboard a private boat

A Week In… Naples, Capri & Amalfi → 8
Days Apr – Jun
Aug – Oct Naples, Isle of Capri, Sorrento, Ravello, Ischia

24

Discover cultural and natural treasures in a celebration of beauty and bounty that goes beyond the expected.

  • Stay overnight in Naples and Amalfi surrounded by stunning views

  • Spend two nights on the Isle of Capri, touring by convertible and private boat

A Sicilian Odyssey → 10
Days Apr – Jun
Aug – Oct Siracusa, Ragusa, Palermo, Taormina, Piazza Armerina, Mt. Etna

24

A myriad of cultures intertwines on an island of history and beauty that dates back to antiquity.

  • Have lunch at the family palazzo of Barone Pietro di Beneventano in Siracusa

  • Enjoy an exclusive evening tour and dinner at a private villa in Palermo

Multi-Country Adriatic Treasures: Croatia to Venice → 13
Days Apr – Jun
Aug – Oct Dubrovnik, Split, Zagreb, Slovenia

24

A journey through historic cities, sprawling vineyards, and gorgeous beaches along a sun-drenched coastline.

  • Take a walking tour of Venice and visit the Doge’s Palace

  • Enjoy an exclusive early visit and electric train ride in the Postojna Caves

The Ultimate Alps & Dolomites → 13
Days Jun – Sep Bolzano, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Salzburg

24/40

Discover daily life in four Alpine countries atop mountain summits, on lakes, in medieval villages and scenic cities.

  • Head out with experienced mountain guides for a full day in the Dolomites

  • Visit a 400-year-old family farm for a traditional East Tyrolean lunch and schnapps tasting

Switzerland: Europe’s Crown Jewel → 11
Days Jun – Sep Stresa, Lucerne, Zermatt, Lugano

15/24

Take scenic beauty to new heights in ski resorts, quaint villages, Italy’s Lakes region, Lucerne and more.

  • Enjoy a private boat ride on Lake Maggiore to Isola Bella

  • Board a private cruise on glacial Lake Lugano for a wine tasting

Bridges Family Adventures Italia Bella: Rome to Venice → 8
Days Mar – Apr
Jun – Aug
Dec Rome, Florence, Pisa, Venice

40

A family-favorite, celebrating ancient history and cultural treasures with a feast of hands-on experiences.

  • Great for first-timers to Italy!

  • Stay on a private island in Venice with private boat rides and a pirate ship dinner cruise

  • Explore the sights of Florence in vintage Fiat 500s

  • Learn to make gelato at a cooking school in Rome

The Sweet Life: Rome & Sorrento → 7
Days Mar – Apr
Jun – Aug
Dec Rome, Pompeii, Capri, Positano, Sorrento

40

A feast of history, art, and culinary treats – from Rome to the Amalfi Coast – to savor together.

  • Travel to Anacapri in a private convertible

  • Learn how to fight like an ancient warrior in gladiator school

  • Learn how mozzarella cheese, olive oil and wine are made, and make your own pizza with a chef

River Cruise Rhine Enchantment, Milan to Amsterdam → 11 Days
7 Cruise Days May
Sep – Oct Milan, Lake Como, Basel, Heidelberg

130

This cruise explores five countries and spends three nights in the historic Italian fashion capital of Milan.

  • Cruise the Rhine River from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Basel, Switzerland

  • Take a private boat ride on Lake Como with a lake-view lunch

  • Enjoy a private viewing of da Vinci’s The Last Supper in Milan

Small Ship Cruises Treasures of the Mediterranean Isles → 12 Days
7 Cruise Days May
Sep Marseille, Valletta, Taormina, Sardinia, Elba, Palermo, Siracusa, Corsica

170

From the island of Malta to the South of France, enjoy world-renowned wine, local delicacies, and the cultural treasures of historic empires.

  • Enjoy an exclusive visit to your choice of private palazzos in Palermo

  • Choose a wine tasting or a cable car ride up Mt. Etna

Venice & the Dalmatian Coast → 10 Days
7 Cruise Days Jun
Sep Venice, Sibenik, Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Kotor

220

Experience daily life along the beautiful Dalmatian Coast, from architecture to art to unique culinary fare and wine.

  • Visit the Doge’s Palace, Piazza San Marco and Basilica San Marco in Venice

  • Attend a glassblowing demonstration at a studio on the island of Murano

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Sicily, the Amalfi Coast & Rome → 12 Days
7 Cruise Days Jun
Sep – Oct Malta, Gozo, Siracusa, Taormina, Palermo, Amalfi, Rome

170

Explore stories of antiquity, experience natural wonders, and spend two nights in Malta and Rome at premier hotels.

  • Enjoy a choice of visits to privately owned palaces in Palermo

  • Attend an exclusive farewell dinner at the historic La Sacra Infermeria in Malta

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