Sardinia Bike Tour | 6-Day Cycling Tour
Cycle from Costa Smeralda and La Maddalena into Sardinia’s mountainous interior, finishing beside the Gulf of Orosei.
Italy Tours 2027
Plan ahead for small group, escorted and specialist Italy tours departing in 2027.
Explore the 2027 departures released so far, then filter by region, travel style and month. More itineraries will be added as operators finalise their programs.
2027 dates are being released progressively. Every itinerary shown here currently has at least one 2027 departure in the schedule, and the collection will grow as specialist operators publish the rest of their programs. Use the filters to compare what is available now without assuming the current list is final.
Start with your interests and pace
- Small group tours offer specialist guiding with fewer travellers.
- Art and culture tours put expert-led visits at the centre of the itinerary.
- Walking tours slow the journey down and make the landscape part of each day.
- Escorted tours provide a tour director and a more fully managed travel format.
If a tour or region you want is not listed yet, ask our team about its likely release timing and the closest alternatives already available.
Sicily Bike Tour | 6-Day Cycling Tour
Cycle south-eastern Sicily from the Val di Noto to Mount Etna and Taormina, with Baroque towns, farm lunches and volcanic wines.
Puglia Bike Tour | 6-Day Cycling Tour
Cycle from Otranto and the Salento coast to the trulli of the Valle d’Itria and Puglia’s olive-growing Adriatic plain.
Italian Coast-to-Coast Journey Bike Tour | 7-Day Cycling Challenge
Ride from the Adriatic to the Ligurian Sea across Le Marche, Umbria and Tuscany on a demanding seven-day road-cycling challenge.
Amalfi Coast + Cilento Bike Tour | 6-Day Cycling & Hiking Tour
Cycle from Maratea through the Cilento Coast to Amalfi, with coastal climbs, the Path of the Gods, Paestum and regional food along the way.
Verona + Lake Garda Bike Tour | 6-Day Cycling Tour
Cycle the Veneto from Mantua and the Mincio River to Lake Garda, Valpolicella and Verona, with wine, cooking and a private lake cruise.
Dolomites Bike + Adventure Tour | 6-Day Cycling & Hiking Tour
Cycle and hike through the Dolomites, linking Bressanone, Alta Badia and Cortina with alpine scenery, regional food and mountain hotels.
Piedmont Truffle Bike Tour | 6-Day Cycling Tour
Cycle Piedmont’s wine country, hunt white truffles and enjoy Barolo, Barbaresco, regional cuisine and luxury stays over six days.
Classic Fantastic | 8 Days Rome to Rome
An 8-day larger-group journey from Rome through Assisi, Florence, Bologna and Venice, with Vatican touring, Tuscan wine country and signature food experiences.
Classic Fantastic | 11 Days Rome to Rome
An 11-day combination tour linking Italy’s classic northbound route with Pompeii and the Sorrento Coast, while keeping logistics simple from Rome.
Classic Fantastic | 5 Days Rome to Rome
A larger-group loop from Rome through Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice and Montepulciano, combining classic sightseeing with regional food and wine.
Classic Fantastic | 4 Days Rome to Venice
A value-focused larger-group journey from Rome to Venice through Assisi, Siena, Florence and Bologna, with guided touring and regional food experiences.
Planning an Italy tour for 2027
Planning early is useful when you have fixed travel dates, need a particular room type or want to join a specialist itinerary with limited departures. It also gives you time to choose the right tour on its merits rather than taking whichever option still has space. There is no advantage in rushing into the wrong itinerary, so compare the details carefully.
When more 2027 departures will appear
Italy tour programs are not released on one universal date. Some operators publish a full season well ahead, while others confirm departures in stages. We add tours to this page as dated programs become available. If you already know the operator, region or itinerary you want, contact us and we can advise whether dates are pending.
Choose Italy by season
April to June is well suited to gardens, walking and broad multi-region touring. September and October are strong months for food, wine and cultural itineraries, with harvest activity and generally comfortable temperatures. High summer can suit the mountains, lakes and selected coastal tours, while southern Italy is often at its best in spring or autumn. Your preferred region should guide the month, not the other way around.
Plan the journey from Australia
Most group tours begin in a major city or regional gateway. Allowing at least one night before the tour starts gives you time to recover from the flight and protects against a missed connection. Regional itineraries may require an onward flight or train from Rome or Milan; our team can explain the sensible routing before you commit to airfares.
Compare more than the headline route
Look at maximum group size, hotel changes, walking requirements, included meals, free time and single-room costs. Two tours covering the same regions can feel completely different once pace and inclusions are considered. Speak to an Italy specialist and we will help you choose the 2027 itinerary that genuinely fits.
FAQs
Does every tour on this page have a 2027 departure?
Yes. Each tour shown currently has at least one 2027 departure in the schedule. Exact availability can change, so we will confirm the date and room type with the operator before you book.
When will more 2027 Italy tours be released?
Release timing varies by operator. Some publish a full year at once; others add dates progressively. We update this page as programs are confirmed. If you are waiting for a particular itinerary, tell us which one and we can advise on likely timing.
How early should I book a 2027 Italy tour?
Book earlier if your dates are fixed, you need a single room, or the tour has only one or two departures. Specialist art, food and walking programs can have limited capacity. If your dates are flexible, it is still worth comparing several itineraries before paying a deposit.
Can solo travellers join 2027 departures?
Yes. Solo travellers join many small group and escorted departures. Single supplements, room-share policies and the number of single rooms vary between tours, so early planning can give you a better choice.
What if the region or tour I want is not listed yet?
It may simply mean its 2027 dates have not been published. Contact us with the region, travel style and month you have in mind. We will tell you whether more dates are expected and suggest comparable tours already open for enquiry.
