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Northern Italy
Small group tours from the Alps to elegant northern cities
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Northern Italy is a natural starting point for a first trip, and a favourite for returning travellers who want a mix of “big name” places and quieter, beautifully lived-in towns. It’s where you’ll find alpine scenery, lake districts, refined city culture and some of Italy’s most celebrated food traditions — often within comfortable touring distances.
Our curated selection of Northern Italy tours brings together itineraries that make the most of that variety. Compare tours by duration, pace and departure date to find the route that fits your style, whether you want classic highlights, a more scenic focus, or a bit of both.
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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 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 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
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Piedmont Truffle Bike Tour | 6-Day Cycling Tour
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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.
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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 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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Sicily Small Group 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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Find the Right Northern Italy Tour for You
Some Northern Italy itineraries are built around iconic cities and cultural landmarks, while others lean more toward landscapes — lakes, mountains and countryside — with a slower rhythm. This page helps you compare the options clearly so you can choose the balance that feels right.
Northern Italy is ideal if you want polished cities and memorable scenery, without long travel days between each stop.
What to Expect from Our Northern Italy Tours
Our tours are sourced from established operators who specialise in delivering high-quality travel experiences across Italy. Inclusions vary, but most itineraries combine guided highlights with enough free time to enjoy each base properly.
You’ll often find:
- Small group touring with well-paced, realistic days
- Carefully chosen bases to reduce packing and unpacking
- A mix of cultural sightseeing and scenic travel
- Quality accommodation and organised transport
Plan with Confidence
Choosing the right Northern Italy tour usually comes down to the pace you want and the mix of city time versus scenery. If you’d like help comparing options, we can assist.
For a longer journey, Northern Italy pairs well with Central Italy, or with a dedicated add-on to the Lakes or the Dolomites.
FAQs
What types of tours are available in Northern Italy?
You’ll find small group itineraries that combine major cities, scenic regions and regional culture. Some tours focus on a handful of key bases, while others cover a broader sweep of the north with more variety in landscapes and experiences.
How long are Northern Italy tours typically?
Many Northern Italy itineraries range from around 7 to 14 days, depending on how many areas are included and the overall pace of travel.
When is the best time to book a Northern Italy tour?
Spring and autumn are popular for comfortable sightseeing and fewer crowds. Summer can be excellent for lakes and mountain scenery but is also peak season, so booking early is recommended.
Are Northern Italy tours suitable for first-time visitors to Italy?
Yes. Northern Italy is one of the easiest parts of the country to tour well, with strong infrastructure, manageable distances and a great mix of classic destinations and scenic regions.
What is included in a Northern Italy tour?
Inclusions vary by itinerary but commonly include accommodation, transport during the tour, guided sightseeing and selected meals or tastings. Refer to each tour listing for exact details.
How do I choose the right Northern Italy tour?
Start by deciding how much you want to move around, then choose whether your trip should lean more city-focused or more scenic. Use the filters on this page, or contact us for tailored advice.
Can I customise a Northern Italy tour?
Yes. We can assist with private tours and personalised itineraries tailored to your dates, interests and group size.