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Small Group Tours to Italy
Small group tours of Italy for 2027, with select 2026 departures still available.
Browse small group tours of Italy for 2027, including regional journeys, food and wine tours, walking holidays, cultural programs and scenic itineraries. Italy Touring helps Australian travellers compare group size, pace, inclusions and destinations so they choose the small group tour that fits how they want to experience Italy.
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Small group tours of Italy for 2027
Small group touring is one of the easiest ways to experience Italy with structure, local knowledge and a more personal atmosphere than a large coach tour. For 2027, our collection includes small group tours across Puglia, Sicily, Tuscany, the Dolomites, the Italian Lakes, the Amalfi Coast, Sardinia and more.
Select 2026 departures may still be available, but 2027 is now the main planning window for travellers comparing routes, tour styles and availability.
- Best for: travellers who want expert guiding, handled logistics and a more personal group size.
- Popular styles: regional tours, food and wine, walking, art and culture, scenic journeys and solo-friendly departures.
- Planning support: Australian-based advice before you choose dates, flights and extensions.
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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 | 14 Day Small Group 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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Carousel Western Sicily & The Aegadi Islands | 6 Day Small Group Tour 2027
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Civilisations of Sicily | 13 Day Small Group History & Culture Tour 2027
2026/27
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.
2026/27
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.
2026/27
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
2026/27
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
2026/27
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 Small Group 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.
2026/27
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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Sicilian Carousel Discovery | 7 Day Small Group Tour 2027
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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.
2026/27
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
2026/27
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 | 7 Day Food & Wine Tour 2026
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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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Compare small group Italy tours before you book
Tell us your preferred regions, month, pace and travel style. We can help shortlist the strongest 2027 small group tours of Italy, and check whether any remaining 2026 departures suit your plans.
What makes a small group tour different?
A small group tour gives you the structure of an escorted journey without the scale or rigidity of a large coach program. Group sizes vary by operator, but the format is designed to feel more personal, with better access to guides, restaurants, boutique hotels and local experiences.
For Italy, that matters. Smaller groups can move more easily through historic towns, countryside properties, family-run restaurants and regional experiences that are difficult to deliver at large-group scale.
Best small group tours of Italy for 2027
The strongest 2027 small group Italy tours are usually the ones that match region, pace and travel style. Some travellers want a classic Italy journey through major cities and countryside; others want a deeper regional tour focused on food, wine, walking, coast or culture.
Popular choices include Puglia small group tours, Sicily tours, Tuscany tours, Dolomites tours, Italian Lakes tours and Amalfi Coast tours.
Small group tours by travel style
Small group touring is not one single format. Some itineraries focus on regional culture and sightseeing, while others are built around food and wine, walking, gardens, art, luxury accommodation or slower countryside stays.
You can compare dedicated food and wine tours, walking tours, luxury tours and all Italy tours if you are still deciding which format best suits your trip.
Small group vs private tours
A small group tour is usually best if you want expert planning, included experiences, guide support and the company of like-minded travellers. A private tour is better if you want full control over dates, pace, accommodation and daily structure.
If you are travelling with friends or family, or want a highly specific route, compare private tours of Italy before choosing. If you want an easier shared departure with a strong itinerary already built, a small group tour will often be the better fit.
How to choose the right small group Italy tour
Start with the region you most want to experience, then compare duration, pace, accommodation standard, included meals, walking requirements and the amount of free time. The best itinerary is not always the one with the longest checklist. It is the one that gives you enough time to enjoy the places that matter most.
Our Melbourne-based team can help shortlist suitable 2027 small group tours of Italy and check whether any remaining 2026 departures still fit your plans.
FAQs
Are there small group tours of Italy in 2027?
Yes. 2027 is now the main planning year for small group tours of Italy, with departures across popular regions including Puglia, Sicily, Tuscany, the Dolomites, the Italian Lakes, Sardinia and the Amalfi Coast.
Are 2026 small group tours still available?
Select 2026 small group Italy tours may still be available, depending on the region, operator, month and room type. If you are considering 2026 travel, it is best to enquire so current availability can be checked.
How many people are on a small group Italy tour?
Group size varies by tour and operator, but small group tours are designed to feel more personal than large coach tours and to give better access to guides, restaurants, boutique accommodation and local experiences.
What is the difference between a small group tour and a coach tour?
A small group tour usually has fewer guests, a more flexible atmosphere and a stronger focus on regional experiences. A large coach tour can cover more ground, but it often feels less personal and may have less access to smaller hotels, restaurants and local producers.
Are small group tours suitable for solo travellers?
Yes. Many small group tours are suitable for solo travellers because the itinerary, logistics and guiding are already arranged, while the group setting provides a social way to experience Italy.
Can Italy Touring help choose the right small group tour?
Yes. Italy Touring can help compare regions, travel months, tour pace, inclusions and availability so you can choose a small group Italy tour that fits your preferred style of travel.