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Southern Italy
Small group tours for coastlines, culture and southern flavour
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Southern Italy rewards travellers who like a slower rhythm: long lunches, warm evenings, coastal drives and towns where daily life still takes centre stage. It’s also a region of contrast — dramatic landscapes and ancient history alongside simple pleasures and some of Italy’s most distinctive cuisine.
Our curated selection of Southern Italy tours helps you compare itineraries that bring together the region’s highlights in a comfortable, well-organised way. Compare tours by duration, pace and departure date to find the right fit for your trip.
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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
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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 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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Find the Right Southern Italy Tour for You
Some Southern Italy itineraries focus on coastlines and iconic towns, while others include more inland culture, archaeology and regional food experiences. This page is designed to help you compare options and choose a route that matches what you want to prioritise.
Southern Italy is ideal for travellers who want a warmer, more relaxed feel than the big northern circuits — with plenty of flavour and character.
What to Expect from Our Southern 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 time to explore independently.
You’ll often find:
- Small group touring with a comfortable pace and good downtime
- Coastal and cultural highlights balanced in sensible routes
- Food and wine experiences shaped by local traditions
- Organised transport and carefully selected accommodation
Plan with Confidence
When choosing a Southern Italy tour, think about whether you want a coastline-led trip, a more culture-led itinerary, or a mix. If you’d like help comparing options, we can assist.
To broaden your journey, Southern Italy pairs well with Central Italy, or with a dedicated island extension where it suits your interests.
FAQs
What types of tours are available in Southern Italy?
You’ll find small group itineraries that combine coastal scenery, historic towns and regional food experiences. Some tours focus on one area in depth, while others link multiple southern regions into a single itinerary.
How long are Southern Italy tours typically?
Many Southern Italy itineraries range from around 7 to 14 days, depending on how many areas are included and the pace of travel.
When is the best time to book a Southern Italy tour?
Spring and early autumn are popular for warm weather and comfortable sightseeing. Summer is peak season in coastal areas, so booking early is recommended for small group departures.
Are Southern Italy tours suitable for first-time visitors to Italy?
Yes. Southern Italy is a great choice for travellers who want a relaxed pace and strong local character. It can also be paired with classic regions for a broader first trip.
What is included in a Southern Italy tour?
Inclusions vary but often include accommodation, transport during the tour, guided experiences and selected meals or tastings. Check each tour listing for exact inclusions.
How do I choose the right Southern Italy tour?
Consider how much time you want by the coast versus inland, and whether you prefer fewer bases with deeper exploration. Use the filters on this page, or contact us for advice.
Can I customise a Southern Italy tour?
Yes. We can assist with private tours and personalised itineraries tailored to your dates, preferences and group size.