Small group luxury Italy tours for discerning travellers.
Our luxury Italy tours work at a different standard: 4- and 5-star accommodation in carefully selected properties, private transport, priority access to major sites, and specialist guides who match the quality of everything around them. You’ll visit the same extraordinary places as on any good Italy tour — but how you arrive, how you’re looked after, and what’s waiting for you when you get there is a different proposition. Groups are kept deliberately small, so you’re never part of a crowd, even at the most visited sites. For travellers making a real investment in an Italy trip, these tours are built to match that investment.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Explore Sicily from Palermo to Taormina over seven days, with ancient temples, Syracuse’s historic heart and the volcanic landscapes of Mount Etna.
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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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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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Discover Puglia over nine days, from Bari and Matera to Lecce and the Salento coast, with guided cultural visits and traditional masseria dining.
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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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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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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.
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Discover Rome’s ancient history and food traditions over five days, with guided sightseeing, a pizza class and a day exploring Tivoli’s remarkable villas.
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Travel from Cagliari to Sardinia’s northern coast over eight days, pairing guided cultural visits and local flavours with two full days at leisure.
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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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Enjoy a four-day Ligurian coastal escape based in Rapallo, visiting all five Cinque Terre villages, Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure.
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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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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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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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Two nights in Sorrento and two in Amalfi make room for waterfront walks, local flavours and unhurried exploring, with travel from and back to Rome arranged.
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The difference shows up in the details: the category and location of accommodation (a restored palazzo rather than a business hotel), the quality of included meals and wine, the expertise of your guide, and the degree to which your time is protected from the frustrations that come with a high-demand destination. Private transport, skip-the-line access, and exclusive experiences — after-hours museum visits, private winery dinners, bespoke cultural events — are hallmarks of the luxury small group format.
Our luxury Italy tours are generally highly inclusive. Expect 4- and 5-star accommodation, daily breakfast, most lunches and dinners at quality restaurants, private touring vehicles, specialist guides, porterage, and experiences such as private tastings and exclusive site visits. Flights and travel insurance are not included. Full inclusions are listed clearly on each tour page.
A small group luxury tour sits between going fully independent and booking a private departure — you have the social dimension of travelling with like-minded people while getting specialist coordination and premium inclusions. Groups are kept small to maintain a genuinely personal experience. If you’re weighing up fully private touring, we’re happy to walk you through what that looks like and what it costs — but for most travellers, a well-run small group luxury tour delivers the quality they’re after, with the added benefit of good company.
Making the trip from Australia means you’re already committing serious time and money. What a well-chosen luxury tour delivers is a guarantee that the trip performs — no wasted days, no compromise accommodation, no restaurant roulette, no navigation stress. It’s Italy done properly, in one go.
It means 4- and 5-star accommodation chosen for character and location, private touring vehicles, specialist-level guides, included meals at quality restaurants, and priority or exclusive access to sites and experiences. We don’t use the word loosely — the details have been handled at a level that matches what you’re paying.
Yes, and solo travellers are well-represented on our luxury departures. A single supplement applies for sole use of your room — the amount varies by itinerary. In some cases we can match solo travellers who are happy to share twin accommodation. Just ask and we’ll advise on your options.
Luxury tours generally involve moderate walking — visiting sites, strolling through towns, navigating steps at historic monuments. You won’t be trekking, but you should be comfortable on your feet for a few hours a day. Individual itineraries note any specific physical requirements.
The key differences are itinerary focus (art-and-culture, food-led, or region-specific), accommodation style, group size cap, and guide specialisation. Our team has first-hand knowledge of these tours and can help you work out which one suits you best — just get in touch.
Travel from Florence through the Chianti hills, in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, on a day trip to Badia di Passignano; the hilly landscape, basking in golds and greens, is filled with
Discover the heel of Italy’s “boot,” known for its centuries-old farmhouses, whitewashed limestone houses, and endless Adriatic Sea coastlines.
A myriad of cultures intertwined by Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Muslim, and of course, Italian influences.
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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