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Escorted Tours
Fully-managed escorted Italy tours with a tour director throughout.
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Our escorted Italy tours travel with larger groups and a tour director who manages the full program throughout. The format is fully managed: you don’t navigate, you don’t plan, you don’t handle the logistics. You follow a well-designed itinerary through Italy’s most rewarding regions, with accommodation and transport pre-arranged, most meals included, and consistent support from your tour director the entire way. This is the right format for travellers who want the highest level of travel management, who enjoy the energy of a larger group, or who are making a significant international trip and want full support from the moment they arrive.
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Best of Puglia | 7 Day Small Group Tour 2027
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Best of Sardinia | 7 Day Small Group Tour 2027
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Best of Sicily | 7 Day Small Group Tour 2027
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Fantastic Puglia | 8 Day Small Group Tour 2027
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Fantastic Sardinia | 7 Day Small Group Tour 2027
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Florence & Venice Art & Architecture | 8 Day Small Group Tour 2027
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In the Shadow of the Dolomites 2027 | Small Group Tour
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Italian Lakes Discovery | 9 Day Small Group Tour 2027
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Local Tour of Puglia | 7 Day Small Group Tour 2027
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Piedmont & Valle d’Aosta | 15 Day Small Group Tour 2027
A 15-day small group journey through Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta, combining Turin, the Langhe wine hills, alpine scenery, historic castles and the islands of Lake Maggiore.
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Piedmont Tour 2027 | Small Group Tour
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Puglia - The Road Less Travelled Tour 2027 | Small Group Tour
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Puglia & Matera | 12 Day Small Group Tour 2027
Experience the most complete Puglia and Matera small group journey, from the Gargano coast and Vieste to Trani, Matera, Lecce, Salento and Primitivo wine country.
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Puglia & Matera | 8 Day Small Group Tour 2027
Explore Puglia and Matera over eight days, from Trani, Alberobello and Polignano a Mare to Matera, Lecce, Otranto and Gallipoli, with local guides, tastings and small group travel.
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Puglia & Matera 2027 | 10 Day Small Group Tour
Travel deeper through Puglia, Matera and Salento over 10 days, adding Taranto, Brindisi, Manduria and Grottaglie to the classic towns, coast and food experiences.
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The Great Gardens of Italy Tour 2027
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Tuscany Villages Tour 2027 | Small Group Tour
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Veneto: Venice, Vineyards & Villas | 14 Day Small Group Tour 2027
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Amalfi Coast + Cilento Bike Tour | 6-Day Cycling & Hiking Tour
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Civilisations of Sicily | History & Culture Tour
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Classic Fantastic | 11 Days Rome to Rome
An 11-day combination tour linking Italy's classic northbound route with Pompeii, Capri and the Sorrento Coast, while keeping logistics simple from Rome.
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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.
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Classic Fantastic | 5 Day Escorted Tour 2026–27
A larger-group loop from Rome through Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice and Montepulciano, combining classic sightseeing with regional food and wine.
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Classic Fantastic | 8 Day Escorted Tour 2026–27
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Dolomites Bike + Adventure Tour | 6-Day Cycling & Hiking Tour
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Early Christian & Medieval Rome
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Essential Rome Tour
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Fantastic Alpina & Dolomiti | 9 Day Small Group Tour 2027
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Fantastic Classic | 4 Day Escorted Tour 2027
A compact 4-day escorted journey from Rome to Venice, linking Assisi, Siena, Florence and Bologna with guided sightseeing, Tuscan and Emilian food experiences, and a relaxed finish in Venice.
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Fantastic Italia Classica | 11 Day Small Group Tour 2027
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Fantastic Italia Classica | 8 Day Small Group Tour 2027
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Fantastic Italian Masterpieces & the Magical Lakes Combo | 12 Day Escorted Tour 2027
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Fantastic Italian Masterpieces, Magical Lakes & Liguria Combo | 15 Day Escorted Tour 2027
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Fantastic Italian Masterpieces, Magical Lakes, The Alps & Dolomites Combo | 17 Day Escorted Tour 2027
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Fantastic North Lakes, Venice & Milan with Bernina Express | 8 Day Small Group Tour 2027
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Fantastic Rome & Puglia Combo | 11 Day Escorted Tour 2027
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Fantastic Sicily | 7 Day Small Group Tour 2027
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Fantastic Southern Lights Combo: Rome, Sorrento, Capri & Puglia | 12 Day Escorted Tour 2027
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Florence Revisited | Cultural Tour
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Genoa & Turin Palaces & Galleries Tour
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Italian Coast-to-Coast Journey Bike Tour | 7-Day Cycling Challenge
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Lake Como & Bernina Express | 4 Day Private Tour 2027
Stay on Lake Como and experience the Bernina Express on a compact 4-day private tour, with Malpensa transfers, time in Como and a spectacular alpine rail journey to St Moritz.
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Ligurian Coast Tour
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Milan with Bernina Express, Liguria & Venice 2027 | 8 Day Small Group Tour
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Palaces & Villas of Rome | Architecture Tour
2026/27
Piedmont Truffle Bike Tour | 6-Day Cycling Tour
2026/27
Pompeii & Herculaneum | Archaeology Tour
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Puglia & Matera | 5 Day Small Group Tour 2027
A 5-day small group tour from Bari to Bari, combining Trani, Castel del Monte, Bari, Alberobello, Polignano a Mare and Matera with local guides and regional food and wine experiences.
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Puglia & Matera | 6 Day Small Group Tour 2027
A 6-day small group tour from Bari to Bari, adding an overnight in Matera to the Trani, Castel del Monte, Bari, Alberobello and Polignano a Mare route.
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Puglia Bike Tour | 6-Day Cycling Tour
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Puglia Walking Tour 2027 | 7 Day Small Group Tour
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Puglia, Matera & Lecce | 7 Day Small Group Tour 2027
A 7-day small group journey through Puglia, Matera and Lecce, combining UNESCO sites, Adriatic towns, regional food and wine experiences, Matera at sunset and Lecce’s Baroque craft traditions.
2026/27
Sardinia Bike Tour | 6-Day Cycling Tour
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Sicily & Malta | 11 Day Small Group Tour 2027
An 11-day small group journey linking Sicily and Malta, with escorted touring in Sicily, guided sightseeing in Malta, regional food and wine experiences, and a flight from Catania to Valletta included.
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Sicily Bike Tour | 6 Day Small Group Cycling Tour
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Sicily Carousel & Aeolian Islands | 11 Day Small Group Tour 2027
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Sicily Carousel Signature | 8 Day Small Group Tour 2027
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Verona + Lake Garda Bike Tour | 6-Day Cycling Tour
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Sicily Carousel Tour 2026
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A Sicilian Odyssey 2026
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A Week In Naples, Capri & Amalfi
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A Week in Piedmont | Women Only Tour
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A Week In Puglia | 8 Day Small Group Tour 2026
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A Week In Venice, Florence & Rome
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Abruzzo Italy Grande Tour 2026
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Abruzzo Italy Primo Tour 2026
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Amalfi Coast Tour 2026
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Bari & Lecce: Focaccia with Pasticciotto Experience 2026
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Best of Puglia Tour 2026
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Best of Sicily & Malta 2026
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Catania & the Aeolian Islands 2026
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City Break Tropea 2026
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Classic Italy, Alps & Dolomites 2026
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Discovering Sicily's Roots
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Emilia Romagna Tour
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Fantastic | 5 Day Escorted Tour 2026
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Fantastic | 8 Day Escorted Tour 2026
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Fantastic Alps, Dolomites & Lakes with Bernina Express | 9 Day Small Group Tour 2026
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Fantastic Italy | 11 Day Escorted Tour 2026
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Fantastic Milan with Bernina Express, Liguria & Venice 2026
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Fantastic North Lakes, Venice & Milan with Bernina Express | 8 Day Small Group Tour 2026
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Fantastic Puglia | 8 Day Small Group Tour 2026
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Fantastic Rome & Puglia Combo | 11 Day Escorted Tour 2026
An 11-day larger-group route from Rome through Puglia and Matera, combining southern highlights, local food experiences, and comfortable 4-star stays.
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Fantastic Sardinia | 7 Day Small Group Tour 2026
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Fantastic Sicily | 7 Day Small Group Tour 2026
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Florence & Venice Escapade 2026
A polished 5-day Florence-to-Venice mini journey pairing Renaissance Florence, a guided Pisa excursion, high-speed rail, and a classic gondola experience in Venice.
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Gastronomic Piedmont Tour
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In the Shadow of the Dolomites Tour
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Italian Lakes Discovery Tour 2026
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Jewels of the South 2026
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Lake Como & Bernina Express | 4 Day Private Tour 2026
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Local Tour of Puglia 2026
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Piedmont Small Group Tour 2026
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Piemonte and Valle d’Aosta Tour 2026 | Small Group Tour
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Puglia & Matera | 8 Day Small Group Tour 2026
An 8-day Puglia and Matera small-group journey through UNESCO towns, whitewashed centres, Adriatic coastlines, and regional food experiences.
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Puglia & Matera 12 Days Tour 2026
An immersive 12-day Puglia and Matera journey linking UNESCO landmarks, Adriatic towns, food and wine experiences, and comfortable small-group touring.
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Puglia & Matera 5 Days Tour
A compact 5-day Puglia and Matera small-group route combining Bari, Trani, Castel del Monte, Alberobello and the Sassi with regional tastings.
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Rhine Enchantment, Milan to Amsterdam
An 11-day Tauck river cruise from Milan to Amsterdam, combining Lake Como, Rhine towns, exclusive events, and luxury cruise inclusions.
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Sardinia Small Group Tour 2026
Discover Sardinia through archaeology, living traditions and regional food, on a small group journey across one of Italy’s most distinctive islands.
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Sicilian Soul 2026
An 11-day private Sicily journey from Palermo to Catania, blending wine, food, archaeology, boutique stays, and high-end island experiences.
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Sicily - Palermo to Catania 2026
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Sicily Carousel and Aeolian Islands Tour 2026
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Southern Lights: Rome, Sorrento, Capri & Puglia 2026
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Special Christmas Puglia & Matera
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The Beautiful Coast, Sorrento and Amalfi 2026
A 5-day Rome, Sorrento and Amalfi mini tour combining scenic transfers, coastal stays, and time on the Amalfi Coast without overcomplicating the route.
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The Road Less Travelled Tour Puglia 2026
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The Ultimate Alps & Dolomites Tour
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Tuscany Villages Tour 2026
Explore Tuscany through its villages, landscapes and local traditions, blending iconic towns with authentic experiences in the region’s true heartland.
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What Escorted Touring Means
An escorted tour is a fully-managed group departure with a tour director accompanying the group for the entire journey — not just at individual sites, but throughout. They manage daily logistics, brief you each morning, handle the unexpected, and are your consistent point of contact in a foreign country. For many travellers, this consistency and support is the most valued part of the format.
How Escorted Tours Differ from Small Group Tours
Escorted tours typically carry more passengers than our small group tours. The larger group creates a different dynamic: more social energy, a broader mix of people, and a pace that’s necessarily more structured. What you gain is the logistics capacity of a larger operation — coaches, porterage, reserved dining — and a social setting that some travellers actively prefer. What’s different is flexibility: larger groups move on a set schedule, which leaves less room for spontaneous adjustment. Both formats work well in Italy; the right choice depends on what matters more to you as a traveller.
What’s Typically Included
Our escorted Italy tours are generally comprehensive: accommodation throughout, most meals, motor coach transport, tour director services, and entry fees to included sites. Optional excursions and some meals may be at your own cost. Full inclusions are detailed on each tour page — worth reading carefully when comparing itineraries, as inclusion levels vary.
Planning an Escorted Italy Tour
Escorted tours typically depart from a major Italian city — Rome and Venice are the most common start points. Most itineraries run in spring and autumn; summer departures are available, though Italy’s peak-season crowds are most manageable in the shoulder months. We’d recommend getting in touch early if you have specific dates in mind.
FAQs
Is there a tour director with us throughout the tour?
Yes. A tour director accompanies the group for the full duration — not just at specific sites. They manage daily logistics, brief you each morning, handle the unexpected, and are your consistent point of contact throughout the journey.
Are escorted tours suitable for solo travellers?
Yes. Solo travellers are common on escorted Italy tours, and the larger group size means the social dynamic is particularly active. Single supplement charges apply on most departures — some tours offer a room-share option for solo travellers who’d prefer to avoid the supplement. Check individual tour pages or ask us.
How is an escorted tour different from a small group tour?
The primary differences are group size and guiding style. Escorted tours travel with a tour director managing the full program throughout. Small group tours travel with specialist guides who have specific regional or subject knowledge, and tend to be more flexible in pace. Escorted touring offers a higher level of logistics management and a more social group environment; small group touring offers more depth and access. Both are good options depending on what you’re looking for.
What if I want to upgrade my accommodation?
Some escorted tour operators offer accommodation upgrade options at selected stops. This varies by operator and itinerary — get in touch and we’ll advise on what’s available for the specific tour you’re considering.