Imagine traveling with a small group (less than 24) of your friends or family, where everything is planned and scheduled just the way you want it, with convenient and comfortable transportation, a guide when and where you need them, and plenty of time on your own. And everyone shares the cost and the fun! Sounds like the perfect small-group tour of Italy, right?

Absolutely! Small group tours offer a lot of flexibility while taking advantage of group rates and convenient door-to-door transportation. There are usually more options for tours and activities and more free time built into the itinerary, so travelers can enjoy some customization and plenty of time on their own. Small group tours are priced as a package with a per-person cost.

• Affordable
• Comfortable group size, usually 24 passengers or less
• More immersive. Can see and do more in each destination
• Tours usually include some off-the-beaten-path destinations that are less crowded
• See things beyond the main tourist areas
• Tour guides are available as much or as little as you want
• Some free time is built into the literary
• Travelers have more choices of tours and activities
• Guaranteed departure dates, so your trip will go as planned, even if there are less than the maximum number of travelers

Our Top 6 Small Group Tours of Italy

1. Italy’s Treasures

Travel along breathtaking landscapes and venture into metropolitan meccas ripe with culture and history. Discover Italy on an unforgettable small group journey that delves into its most cherished treasures. Spend 12-days exploring Tuscany, the Lakes, the Italian Riviera, Venice, and Milan. Cost starts at $3199 per person, plus air. See the full itinerary here.

2. Best of Italy for Small Groups

Be whisked away into the beauty and history of Italy when you journey to Venice, Florence, and Rome on this classic small-group tour of Italy. Come along with us and embrace the history, culture, art and romance of this incredible country. This 12-day tour is one of the best. Visit everyone’s favorites – Venice, Florence and Rome, plus stay 3-nights in a wine resort among the vineyards in the Italian countryside. Join us this September 24 from Dulles or choose an alternate travel date. There are 25 different departure dates in 2023.

3. Sicily and its Isles

You’re on your way to Sicily – an island paradise nestled amongst the deep blue waves of the Mediterranean. Look past the Italy you think you know and see how this coastal farmland balances ancient traditions and modern comforts. Start in Palermo, then Trapani, Agrigento, Taormina, Ragusa and St Julian’s. You can even extend your vacation with a couple of nights in Malta. This 15-day trip starts at $3849 per person, plus air and there are several departure dates to choose from in 2023 between March and October. View the itinerary here.

4. Tuscan and Umbrian Countryside – NEW!

We are really excited about this small group tour of Italy! If you really want to get away from it all and take in some beautiful Italian countryside and great food and wine, this is the tour for you. This journey through the less-traveled country roads of Umbria and Tuscany, shows you another side to the Italy you love. Stroll Assisi’s old city, and explore the Etruscan hill town of Orvieto, where one of history’s rarest frescoes is on display inside a Gothic cathedral. Visit Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” In Siena, stand inside one of Tuscany’s most ancient piazzas. Admire the famous towers of San Gimignano. Delight in regional specialties and Italian wine with every dinner. Feel like a local as you discover the marvels of wine, cuisine, culture, and history. This 11-Day tour is affordable, starting at $2749 per person. There are no departure dates in August, but the tour is available most weeks between March and October. See the full itinerary here.

5. Amalfi Coast to Puglia

Stray off the beaten path and explore a new side to the Italy you know and love. See the Veiled Christ statue, rumored to be created through alchemy, in Naples’ Sansevero Chapel. Sample wines created from the rich volcanic soil just outside of Pompeii. Soak up the sun with a free afternoon in Positano, home to colorful hillside houses and local posh boutiques. Spend 2 nights in a unique cave dwelling in Matera and your last 2 nights in the Puglia region in a personal converted house. Uncover the Baroque excellence of Lecce, an artisan city of limestone. Make your way through southern Italy and experience the Amalfi Coast and the Puglia region. This 14-Day tour starts at $3799 per person, plus air and has several dates to choose from in 2023. Click to view the complete itinerary.

6. The Ultimate Small Group Tour of Italy

The Ultimate small group tour of Italy will give you the chance to explore incredible Italian places, thanks to an unforgettable itinerary that will lead you through most of the country. Beautiful small villages, vineyards, and olive trees are waiting for you in Val d’Itria, where you will enjoy the taste of tradition through wine and cheese tasting, followed by a farmer lunch in a beautiful Masseria! Your trip will then guide you into some of the oldest towns of the world, such as Matera, actually considered a World Heritage Site. When in Pompeii, you’ll explore the archeological site and its fascinating history, and will end your day with a candlelight dinner in Sorrento with a sea view. In Rome, the Vatican Museum will offer you a memorable visit including some unexpected surprises. Your tour will continue to Tuscany, where you will visit Siena and Florence, the city that attracts the best artists, architects, and writers with their beauty. The last stop will be Venice, where you’ll enjoy a gondola tour to end your visit at “La Serenissima”. This is our favorite small group exploration of Italy! To give you the best experience, the group size is limited to just 12 travelers. Your expert tour guide is Italian and has lived and worked there all of his life. You will experience the country as a local. This tour gives guests more ways to customize the itinerary and because of this, the price can vary greatly. Contact us for rates and availability. View the complete itinerary here.

For more information and help choosing the perfect small group tour of Italy, contact Brenda Ajay, Allegro Luxury Vacations 888-462-9299.