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Cultural Tours of Italy

Experiences That Go Deeper

Our Cultural Tours are designed for travellers who want to go deeper – intellectually and experientially. Led by expert historians, art specialists and wine connoisseurs, these journeys explore Italy through its defining cultural expressions: food, wine, history, fashion, music, art, architecture and tradition.

From gastronomic regions shaped by centuries of craft, to historic towns, small producers and Michelin-starred dining, each tour offers privileged access, thoughtful context and time to savour place. Expect immersive experiences, meaningful encounters and a pace that rewards curiosity.

Villa Torrigiani

15 days

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The Great Gardens of Italy Tour 2027 | Small Group Tour

This journey explores Italy’s distinctive gardens across regions where landscape, architecture and history intertwine, visiting historic villas, countryside estates and private gardens, each offering a unique perspective on how these spaces have evolved.

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$10,970 AUD

archaeological site in pompeii

6 Days

7 Towns

Pompeii & Herculaneum | Archaeology Tour

A 6-day expert-led tour of Campania's greatest Roman and Greek archaeological sites, including Pompeii, Herculaneum, Paestum and Naples.

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$6,010 AUD

Taormina and Mt Etna

13 Days

9 Towns

Civilisations of Sicily | Sicilian History & Culture Tour

A comprehensive 13-day expert-led tour of Sicily spanning three millennia of Greek, Roman, Norman, Baroque and Arab-Norman art and architecture.

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$15,030 AUD

Santa Maria Ligure

7 Days

6 Towns

Ligurian Coast | Cultural Tour

A 7-day expert-led tour of Italy's stunning Ligurian Riviera, combining spectacular coastal scenery with medieval abbeys, palaces and Genoese art and architecture

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$7,530 AUD

palazzo reale, genoa

7 Days

4 Towns

Genoa & Turin Palaces & Galleries | Cultural Tour

A 7-day expert-led tour of two underrated north-west Italian cities, exploring magnificent palaces, churches and exceptional art collections, including Van Dyck and Rubens.

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$5,710 AUD

spanish steps in rome

7 Days

1 City

Essential Rome | Cultural Tour

Join us for a 7-day expert-led introduction to Rome, covering the full sweep of its art, architecture and antiquities, including a private Sistine Chapel visit.

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$8,060 AUD

Gardens of the Villa Borghese, watercolour by Alberto Pisa

7 Days

2 Cities

Palaces & Villas of Rome | Architecture Tour

A 7-day expert-led tour of Rome's most magnificent palaces and villas, spanning imperial, Renaissance and Baroque splendour, including a private Vatican visit.

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$8,570 AUD

ponte vecchio painting

8 Days

2 Cities

Florence & Venice | Art & Architecture Tour

An 8-day expert-led tour celebrating the art, architecture and culture of Italy's two most magnificent cities, Florence and Venice.

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$8,300 AUD

palazzo pitti courtyard in florence

7 Days

3 Towns

Florence Revisited | Cultural Tour

A 7-day expert-led tour of Florence accessing lesser-known sites, private collections, and exclusive palazzo experiences.

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$7,140 AUD

early christian medieval rome cloisters

8 Days

4 Towns

Early Christian & Medieval Rome | Cultural Tour

An 8-day expert-led tour exploring Rome's early Christian and medieval churches, mosaics, architecture, and art across centuries.

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$7,430 AUD

Temple of Athena

8 Days

9 Towns

Gastronomic Campania | Foodie Tour

Explore the culinary soul of one of Italy’s most fertile and varied regions - discover mozzarella di bufala, wines of Irpinia, and Italy's finest olive oil.

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$9,590 AUD

asparagus in veneto

8 Days

8 Towns

Gastronomic Veneto | Foodie Tour

Explore Veneto’s gastronomic riches on this tour encompassing wine tastings, cultural highlights of the region, and Michelin-starred restaurants.

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$10,020 AUD

rolling hills of emilia romagna

7 Days

7 Towns

Gastronomic Emilia Romagna | Foodie Tour

Indulge in Emilia-Romagna’s icons: Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar and Lambrusco, with tastings in Parma, Bologna and more on this tour.

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$7,960 AUD

Assisi cathedral and castle

8 Days

12 Towns

Footpaths of Umbria | Walking Tour

Explore Umbrian footpaths, art, wine and medieval towns from Città di Castello to Assisi, with guided walks, historic sites and scenic landscapes.

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$6,910 AUD

7 Days

7 Towns

Gastronomic Piedmont | Foodie Tour

Immerse yourself in Piedmont’s culinary heart with truffle hunts, Barolo tastings, Michelin meals, local producers and stunning Langhe landscapes on this 7-day gourmet tour.

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$8,560 AUD