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Italy Small Group Guaranteed Departure Escorted Tours
Experience Italy not just as a traveler, but as a seeker, forging connections with its landscapes, traditions, and people. Our intimate small group journeys, limited to just 14 guests, take you beyond the ordinary, guided by expert local hosts who bring Italy’s history and soul to life. From the moment you arrive, we handle every detail, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of ancient streets, rolling vineyards, and sun-drenched coastlines. Share laughter over a meal, explore hidden corners, and enjoy the perfect balance of guided discovery and personal time.
Ensuring your journey is as enriching as it is unforgettable.
Ensuring your journey is as enriching as it is unforgettable.
Expert Local Guides
Small Group Tours
Trusted Since 2003
Why Choose Italy Vacation Specialists
Your Trusted Partner for Authentic Italy Experiences
Since 2003, we've been crafting exceptional escorted tours that showcase the real Italy through expert local guides, carefully curated experiences, and personalized attention that only small group travel can provide.
Expert Local Guides
Professional, licensed tour guides with deep knowledge of Italian history, culture, and hidden gems. Our guides are passionate locals who bring Italy's stories to life with insider access and authentic experiences.
✓ Licensed & Certified
✓ Fluent English Speaking
✓ Cultural Expertise
Small Group Tours (8-14 People)
Intimate group sizes ensure personalized attention, authentic local interactions, and access to venues that larger tour groups simply cannot visit. Experience Italy like a local, not a tourist.
✓ Maximum 14 Travelers
✓ Personal Attention
✓ Exclusive Access
20+ Years of Excellence
Since 2003, we've perfected the art of Italian travel with thousands of satisfied travelers. Our experience means seamless logistics, trusted local partners, and unforgettable memories.
✓ Established Since 2003
✓ 5-Star Reviews
✓ Trusted Expertise
Authentic Cultural Immersion
Beyond typical tourist attractions, we provide genuine cultural experiences: cooking classes with nonnas, private wine tastings, artisan workshops, and meaningful connections with local communities.
✓ Local Cooking Classes
✓ Artisan Workshops
✓ Cultural Immersion
All-Inclusive Luxury Travel
Carefully selected 4-5 star accommodations, premium transportation, entrance fees included, and gourmet dining experiences. Travel worry-free with everything expertly arranged.
✓ Luxury Accommodations
✓ Premium Transportation
✓ All Meals Included
24/7 Travel Support
Dedicated travel specialists available before, during, and after your journey. Emergency support, travel insurance assistance, and personalized service every step of the way.
✓ 24/7 Emergency Support
✓ Travel Insurance Included
✓ Personal Travel Advisor
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Small Group Escorted Tours Italy
Experience authentic Italy with our carefully curated small group tours. Limited to just 8-14 travelers, each journey offers intimate access to Italy's hidden gems, expert local guides, and unforgettable cultural immersion.
TUR-02031
A Taste of Southern Italy: Naples, the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii & Capri
Southern Italy is a paradise for food lovers, offering a tapestry of flavors influenced by its history, diverse landscapes, and vibrant traditions. This culinary adventure weaves through the region’s most iconic locations, letting you savor its authentic dishes, local wines, and unforgettable experiences.
Small Group
7 Days / 6 Nights
TUR-01530
Kingdom of the Sun Escorted Tour of Italy's Deep South including Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria Departing Spring 2026: May 23, June 6 Fall 2026: Sept 12, Oct 10
Let the sun shine through in our small group tour of Italy's deep south including the regions of Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria. Throughout the tour we visit extraordinary towns, villages and coastal villages and we enjoy some of the very best local foods and wines that are unique to these incredible regions in southern Italy.
Small Group
10 Days / 9 Nights
TUR-01340
Calabria and the Cedri Riviera Fully Private Escorted Experience including Cooking and Exclusive Dino Island Boat Experience with Local Hosts (Weekly Departures from March 2025 - November 2025)
This is an opportunity to stay in a private family home in Praia a Mare, Calabria a beautiful sea-side resort town famous for Dino Island and the Arcomagno caves. During this unique holiday experience you will visit the coast of Maratea, Diamante the city of murals, Maiera famous for the Pepperoncino museum and the magnificent mountain villages of Tortora and Aieta with your local hosts. Cooking course and most meals are included with the wonderful Calabrese family hosts.
Private
5 Days / 4 Nights
TUR-01257
A Private Journey with Local Hosts through Southern Italy and Malta including the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Pompeii, Sicily and the Island Nation of Malta
This is an exclusive and private journey through some of southern Italy's most remarkable coastal regions and islands. Enjoy the spectacular Amalfi Coast, island of Capri, Pompeii and many of Sicily's most captivating destinations including Mt. Etna, Taormina, Tindari Monastery, Mondello and much more. Enjoy the island nation of Malta which dates back thousands of years before Christ. Incredible geography, history, art and gastronomic delights throughout the tour.
Private
14 Days / 13 Nights
TUR-01659
Absolute Italy Escorted Tour, October 25th - November 5, 2025
Absolute Italy includes The Amalfi Coast, Capri, Pompeii, Rome, Tuscany, Florence & Venice. It's a fantastic way to see the best of Italy in comfort and style with private transfers and a mix of private and small group tours.
Small Group
12 Days / 11 Nights
TUR-01632
Italy's Northern Wine Country: Fine Wines, Food and Incredible Landscapes in Piedmont, Cinque Terre and Tuscany (Personalized Experiences)
This exclusive small group tour allows you to discover some of Northern Italy’s top winemakers and tour their centuries-old wineries—an experience designed to delight both the most knowledgeable wine connoisseur and the novice.
Private
10 Days / 9 Nights
TUR-01512
Honor Your Beauty in Italy: A Wellness Experience with full access to the most beautiful spas of central Italy: December 1-10, 2025
10 days of relaxation, ancient wisdom, thermal waters and culinary traditions in the spas of Lazio and Tuscany that will leave you refreshed and rejuvenated.
Small Group
9 Days / 8 Nights
TUR-01500
Secrets of Sicily: Unesco Sites, Wineries, Food and Beaches
This is a totally private and exclusive tour of Sicily with an expert driver-guide, which departs from Catania and includes many of Sicily's World Heritage sites like Siracusa, Mt. Etna and her wineries, Taormina and the Greek Amphitheater, Noto, Palermo, Monreale, Erice, Segesta and many, many more. Over the course of the week you will also visit extraordinary wineries and enjoy fine culinary experiences.
Small Group
8 Days / 7 Nights
TUR-01652
Taste of Southern Italy and Rome: A Gourmet Experience for Food and Wine Lovers including the Amalfi Coast, Naples, Island of Capri and Rome
The flavours of southern Italian and Roman cuisine are unique and savoured the world over. On this unique experience through Naples, the Amalfi Coast, Cilento and the Roman Castles we enjoy not only the beauty of these incredible geographic areas, but the finest foods, wines and local traditions. Getting our hands into the pizza dough in Naples and using the freshest of fresh local ingredients in our cooking experiences, we enjoy with all of our senses the very best of southern Italy and Rome.
Private
10 Days / 9 Nights
TUR-01627
Fast Cars and Fine Food in Emilia Romagna Northern Italy with Optional Pre and Post Tours in Florence and Venice
Explore northern Italy and the land where speed was born on this 8 day epic journey through Emilia Romagna.
Small Group
7 Days / 6 Nights
