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Cypress-lined Tuscan hilltops, colourful fishing villages above the Ligurian Sea, the Colosseum at dawn, and the most celebrated food culture in the world — Italy is travel at its most sensory and most beautiful.
2 toursavailable now
9–10 daystypical length
Max 16guests per group
Capital
Rome
Time zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best months
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Country overview
La Dolce Vita — The Sweet Life

Italy has been the destination of choice for discerning travelers for centuries — and it earns that reputation every single time. The art, the architecture, the landscapes, and above all the food and wine are of a quality that nowhere else on earth quite matches.

Our tours focus on the areas we know intimately: the rolling hills and medieval hilltowns of Tuscany, the five improbable fishing villages of the Cinque Terre clinging to vertical cliff faces above the sea, and the eternal city of Rome. We time all visits to iconic sites for early morning or evening, when the light is extraordinary and the crowds are manageable.

Tuscany
Cypress-lined roads, medieval hilltowns, Chianti vineyards, and the most beautiful countryside in Europe.
Cinque Terre
Five colourful villages on vertical cliff faces above the Ligurian Sea — accessible only by train, boat, or foot.
Rome
The Colosseum, the Forum, the Vatican, and the Pantheon — two and a half millennia of history in one city.
Italian Food & Wine
From Florentine bistecca to Cinque Terre pesto, Amalfi seafood to Roman cacio e pepe — Italy's regional food is unsurpassed.
Where to go
Regions & Highlights
Tuscany in the heart, Cinque Terre on the coast, and Rome at the centre of history — Italy at its most beautiful.
Tuscany
Tuscany
Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, and the Chianti wine country.
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre
Five vertical villages above the Ligurian Sea — hiking, seafood, and extraordinary views.
Rome
Rome
The eternal city — Colosseum, Vatican, and the greatest concentration of history anywhere.
Best
Good
Off-peak
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Our tours
Italy Tours
All tours are land only and depart from Florence. Maximum 16 guests per departure.
Tuscany & Cinque Terre
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Tuscany & Cinque Terre
Florence · Siena · San Gimignano · Cinque Terre · Pisa
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Rome, Amalfi & Pompeii
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Rome, Amalfi & Pompeii
Rome · Naples · Pompeii · Positano · Ravello · Capri
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Best time to visit Italy
Jan
Off-peak
Feb
Off-peak
Mar
Good
Apr
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May
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Jun
Good
Jul
Off-peak
Aug
Good
Sep
Best
Oct
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Nov
Good
Dec
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What travelers say about Italy
★★★★★4.9 · 143+ reviews
★★★★★
"Watching the sunset from the hilltop of San Gimignano with a glass of Vernaccia — that moment alone was worth the trip. Oncor got the pacing exactly right."
CL
Claire & James L.
Tuscany & Cinque Terre
★★★★★
"Pompeii at dawn before any other tourists arrived — our guide walked us through the streets as if it were still alive. An extraordinary experience."
TB
Thomas B.
Rome, Amalfi & Pompeii
★★★★★
"The cooking class in a Chianti farmhouse on day four. We made pasta, bistecca, and cantuccini, then ate it all with bottles of Brunello. Perfect."
DR
Diana R.
Tuscany & Cinque Terre
Frequently asked
Italy Travel Questions
Do I need to book museums and sites in advance?
Yes — for major sites like the Vatican, the Uffizi, and the Colosseum, advance booking is essential. We handle all reservations for you.
Is the Cinque Terre hike included?
The coastal path between the villages is available as an optional activity — we offer routes for all fitness levels. The train connects all five villages for those who prefer not to hike.
What is the best time to visit Tuscany?
May–June and September–October — the light is golden, the weather is warm but not oppressive, and the vineyards are either in flower or at harvest.
Can I extend my trip to Sicily or the Amalfi Coast?
Absolutely. Ask your advisor about pre or post-tour extensions to Sicily, Puglia, or additional nights on the Amalfi Coast.
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