Top Italy Outdoor Activities - page 3

Avoid Rome’s heavy traffic and explore the city on fun and convenient golf carts. This small-group tour stops at top attractions including the Colosseum, Appian Way, and Circus Maximus while making room for lesser-known sights such as the Terrazza del Gianicolo, a public terrace with stellar panoramic views. The top highlight is a roughly 45-minute tour of the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus with a Vatican guide or priest.

Board the Second-class Bernina Red Train, Switzerland's alpine delight, for a ride along one of the most beautiful railway routes in the world. After a coach ride from Milan to St.Moritz , enjoy free time to explore the chic mountain town before boarding the train to travel on the UNESCO-listed route with its unsurpassed alpine views. Look out at the Swiss Alps as you ride along the Bernina pass to Tirano.

Cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time when you book this tour of Florence's historic sights via golf cart. While a guide shares an insider's perspective on the culture and history of the birthplace of the Renaissance, you sit back and relax in the roomy electric cart. Meet the tour at a central point in the city; choose from morning or afternoon tour departures.

Located on the island of Sicily, Mt Etna is the tallest active volcano in Europe. Explore its different aspects on this active tour from Catania that includes hiking up the volcano along a trail to the inner crater. See ancient lava flows, learn about the geological history of the volcano, admire panoramic views and hike into a lava cave.

Discover several Venetian attractions in one itinerary with this full-day tour. Visit St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the Rialto Bridge with an art historian guide leading the way. Stroll along Venice’s romantic canals and climb aboard a gondola for a scenic boat ride. After free time for lunch, skip the line for instant access into Doge’s Palace to see Casanova’s prison cell and walk across the Bridge of Sighs.

A true must-do for history lovers, this Appian Way small-group e-bike tour from Rome provides you with all the equipment you need to bike the road and stop by its main ancient highlights. Ride down the road and pass through the Parco dell’Appia Antica to see many ancient Roman aqueducts. Your guide tells you about the heights of the Roman Empire, as well as its fall.

Get a true taste of Italy's famous Chianti region on this full-day wine and food tour departing from Florence. Led by a guide, travel through the Tuscan hills by a 4x4 off-road vehicle, stopping to visit a wine estate and historic villa, and a cellar specializing in bottles of Chianti Classico. Sample the finest specialties at each stop, and save room for a 3-course meal in the Chianti countryside before making the return trip to Florence.

Leave behind the Renaissance treasures of Florence for the day to discover the rugged beauty of the Ligurian coastline on this fully guided small-group tour. Travel by coach through the rolling vineyards of the Tuscan countryside, and ride a train along stunning sea cliffs. Continue on by train to the famously picturesque fishing villages of Cinque Terre, where you’ll enjoy free time to explore the colorful towns of Monterosso and Manarola. Take an optional hike among terraced hillsides and olive groves, and soak up the views with a scenic train ride along the rocky shore to cap off this full-day adventure.

Opt for an electric bike tour of Florence, and see the sights without the struggle. With a motor to give you help on any hills, the e-bike offers a more relaxing way to see all the monuments of Florence. Pedal behind a guide on a landmark-packed route, and see the Piazza della Repubblica and the Medici Riccardi Palace while listening to tales of the city and its history.

Give your feet a break and take in the sights of Capri from the sea. After choosing a departure time that works with your schedule, climb on board the boat and let the adventure begin. Over the course of two hours, see the Tiberio Baths, Faraglioni Rocks, and more. Listen as the skipper gives background information on each point of interest, giving you a deeper understanding of the island.

The Colosseum is Rome's most magnificent ancient site, but the long lines to enter and complex ruins can make visiting a chore. With this tour, breeze past the line and head directly inside the Roman amphitheater through a priority entrance, passing through the original Gladiator Gate. Learn about the Colosseum's history and architecture from your guide as you explore the arena and tiers of seating.

Visiting the top sights on Capri in a single day can be a challenge. This guided tour saves you time with fast ferry and shuttle bus transportation and touches on the island’s highlights in just hours. Venture into the Blue Grotto then stop in Anacapri to sightsee or visit Villa San Michele. End your day with time in Capri town before catching the hydrofoil back to the mainland.

Rome is beautiful at night, with its illuminated buildings and lively cafes. With this tour, you'll get to see the city under a new light, quite literally, on the comfort of an electronic bicycle. After exploring the city, sample a selection of local cheeses and cured meats paired with Italian wine.

Visit Rome’s spectacular Colosseum without having to elbow your way through the crowds. With this guided tour, enjoy after-hour access to admire both the ancient Roman amphitheater’s underground tunnels and chambers and the dramatic arena floor. Save time with convenient skip-the-line entrance and learn about the history and architecture of this ancient landmark from your tour coordinator. End with free time to explore on your own.

"Experience the stunning views from atop the Swiss Alps and, passing along, the beauty of Lake Como on this full-day tour from Milan. Stop in a historic and charming village on the lakefront—and later enjoy your meal in Italy through Valtellina with a stop for your lunch. Ride the Bernina Train, on the Express railway, up glaciers and into the Swiss Alps. Hop off to enjoy the summit views and then explore the well known mountain resort of S.Moritz".

Glide around the island of Capri by boat, and see the coastal sights from the water. From a Sorrentine boat, you’ll check out landmarks such as the Faraglioni rocks, the Punta Carena lighthouse, the White Grotto, and more. Take a dip in the cobalt blue waters, then relax with a happy hour drink and limoncello tasting before you return to shore.

Rome’s blockbuster sights are spread far across the city, so visiting them all by foot or public transportation is a challenge. With this golf cart tour, zip past the snarled traffic and take in the top ancient sites and Renaissance treasures in just a few hours. Stop to admire the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and other famous landmarks plus customize the itinerary to include the attractions that most interest you.

Combine cycling and sightseeing on this action-packed 3-hour of Rome! Pedal around Piazza Venezia, Piazza Navona and the old Jewish Ghetto; marvel over Ancient Roman monuments like the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum; and check off iconic landmarks like Campo dei Fiori and the Pantheon. Hop off along the way to take photos or throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain.

With sparkling waters, charming seaside villages, and beautiful beaches and places to swim, the Amalfi Coast is best explored on the water. This small-group boating tour makes exploring the famous coastline as easy as possible: meet your guide in Positano, hop aboard your boat, and spend a full day swimming and snorkeling along the coast. You’ll also have about two hours of free time to explore an Amalfi Coast town of your choosing.

Get a taste of Capri on this full-day small-group tour. Board a boat and cruise the coastline of Sorrento, bound for Capri. Once at the island, visit several grottoes and admire the natural rock formations that protrude from the sea. If time and crowds permit, you may stop outside the famous Blue Grotto. After swimming and snorkeling breaks, you'll have about four hours to explore the island by land.

Experience quintessential Venice on this walking tour, including a memorable gondola ride. See iconic landmarks like the Rialto Bridge and the House of Marco Polo; get a taste of local life at the Rialto Fish Market and explore historic neighborhoods like Cannaregio. Then, admire the palatial architecture of St. Mark’s Square, enter the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica and soak up the scenery on a romantic gondola cruise. This small-group tour is limited for a personalized experience.

See some of Italy’s most beautiful coastline from the water’s edge, and indulge in a relaxed and luxurious day of sightseeing, on this full-day boat tour, set off in the morning with just a small group for company. Sail along the Sorrento Coast, and continue to the UNESCO-listed Amalfi Coast, admiring the sights along the way. You’ll have time to explore Amalfi and Positano on foot, and can stop for swimming and snorkeling breaks. Enjoy happy hour and limoncello on board before your return.

Carnassa Tour offers Kayak activities starting at the historic beach "Stella Marina Beach" in Via Fegina 9bis, since managed by qualified and local staff with passion will lead you to the most primitive and hidden places, Chiara the guide will tell you curiosities and old stories the Monterossini keep in their impervious ravines, in the saltiness and in the dry stone walls near the sea. In addition, the beach offers numerous amenities such as showers, walk-in closets, bar service and umbrella. Everything you need for a safe tour is provided free of charge.