Italy Walking Tours

How do you know if you are right for a Classic Journeys culinary tour to Italy? Ask yourself this question: Do I enjoy great food and wine in jaw-dropping settings with wonderful people? If the answer is yes, then it’s time to make ravioli under the Tuscan sun, gather picnic supplies at the San Lorenzo market in Florence, enjoy a cheese-tasting with a shepherd. On our small group culinary walking adventures, you’ll prepare your own pizzas in a wood-fire oven using the famous mozzarella cheese from Naples, taste olive oil at a working mill, and enjoy a cooking session and wine tasting on the grounds of a 15th century castle.

Show your kids or grandkids what all the fuss is about. Take them on a family trip to Venice, Florence and Rome. It’s an incredible introduction to Italian life. Or take the family to the Amalfi Coast and Capri where Vesuvius and Pompeii come to life for everyone in the company of our expert, local (and total awesome) guides. Whether you’re 8 or 80, you’ll make memories together that you’ll never forget.

You can start by reading one of our daily detailed itineraries about each of our Italian tours. All are expertly crafted trips of a lifetime, led by the best local guides. Once you have decided on a destination, or if you need help narrowing it down, we invite you to contact our Travel Experience Specialists. You can also request a private custom tour, which we will craft completely around your wishes.

1. Browse all of our Italy trips.
2. Download the Italy itineraries that interest you, directly from the Italy tour pages
3. If you have any questions, email us, or phone our expert Travel Experience Specialists at 800-200-3887.
4. If you like the trip as it appears on the itinerary, the pricing and dates will be right there for you to select.
5. Reserve your Italian trip of a lifetime by placing a deposit.

Our best escorted tours to southern Italy include—

• Amalfi & Capri: Naples, Pompei, Capri, Positano
• Puglia: Matera, Lecce, Alberobello, Brindisi
• Sicily: Palermo, Agrigento, Siracusa, Taormina, Canania
• Sardinia: Alghero, Oilena

Our best escorted tours to northern Italy include:

• Italian Lakes: Bellagio, Stresa, Milan

These tours combine northern Italy and central Italy:

• Venice, Florence & Rome
• Tuscany & The Cinque Terre

• Venice, Florence & Rome
• Tuscany & The Cinque Terre

The best time of year to go to Italy depends on what you prefer from your vacation:

• Visit in the summer (between July and September) for the warmest weather.
• Visit in spring (April – June), or fall (late September – October) for milder weather and less crowds.
• Visit in winter (November – February) for Christmas markets and quiet cities.

It can take a lifetime to explore all of Italy, but we recommend a minimum of 7 days to see the best of one of Italy’s regions. To visit multiple regions all over Italy, consider a 2 or 3 week tour. Our itineraries can be booked back-to-back, or we can create a private tour around the amount of time you have, and the places you wish to see.

• We suggest clothes that can be worn in layers
• Comfortable walking shoes
• A cardigan or light jacket for the evenings
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Camera
• Euros
• These are just a few helpful suggestions, but we are happy to provide a full recommended packing list in your booking confirmation.

Absolutely, we love the different Italian traditions (read our blog on them here) and can arrange a trip to suit the location and dates of whichever tradition in Italy you want to experience!