Ports of Call Tours in Italy

When your cruise ship docks at Taormina, take a day-long shore excursion and explore the alluring Cyclops Riviera. Take in the fishing hamlets of Acireale and Catania, and discover the region's postcard-worthy landmarks as a private driver chauffeurs you around the coast. Sites you may want to visit include Corso Umberto and the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Acireale, as well as the Roman baths and theater in Catania. Any entrance fees are at your own expense. 

This service is dedicated to INDIVIDUAL  cruisers who want to have a daily excursion to Roma on its own!Meeting point at Largo della Pace where all shuttle buses arrive. Departure at 9.45, arrival at the Vatican at 11.00 depending on the traffic.Time to visit St. Peter's Square or the Basilica , after that the driver will bring you

Enjoy this incredible Private Fullday visiting the Best of Naples with private driver and licensed guide included. Limoncello Tasting included!  Sfogliatella Napoletana or Gelato Tasting included !Pick up and drop off will be at your accommodation in Sorrento or in Positano according your indications. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked) Welcoming comfortable and fully air-conditioned last model Mercedes, Ford or other similar private vehicles

Escape the city bustle of Naples to explore three towns on the Amalfi Coast with this full-day private tour. Skip the hassle of navigating and let your guide do the driving as you visit Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi. Taste limoncello at a small factory, enjoy free time for shopping or beach walks, and relax over lunch at a seaside terrace in Amalfi.

Discover the Italian Riviera while in port in Genoa with this full-day trip to Cinque Terre. Led by a private driver, head toward the stunning seaside villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, Corniglia and Riomaggiore. Admire the cobblestone streets, pastel buildings and stunning beaches of this UNESCO-listed region. After a full day of independent exploration, your driver will return you to your ship in Genoa. Upgrade your ticket to include a guided tour.

When your boat docks in Palermo, leave the port and spend a day exploring Mondello, Monreale and Palermo itself. With a private driver to you chauffeur you around, you'll discover the statuesque sights of Palermo like the Benedictine Abbey and Cappella Palatina, a chapel with Arab-Norman art. Enjoy free time to explore the charming towns of Monreale and Mondello, and soak up the delights of Sicily as you go.

English-speaking driver and private vehicle Expert, licensed English-speaking local guide Visit to four major basilicas: St. Paul Outside the Walls, St. Mary Major, St. John Lateran, and St. Peter's  Lunch at a selected trattoria (not included)

Pick up time will be approximately 8.00 am right in front your ship or at 9 if from Rome , your private drive will wait you holding the sign with your name written on it to be quickly recognized.First stop will be in Tarquinia where you can stroll around it for about 1 hour enjoying his medieval town dating back about 8th century whose has given to Rome one of the 7  kings of it.Next stop will be Cerveteri in the Necropolis of the Banditaccia declared by UNESCO World Heritage site, where you can visit the largest necropolis of the Mediterranean area and seeing the two types of tombs of that time.Following the visiting of Cerveteri you are taking some time for lunch in a typical restaurant in Ceri suggested by your private driver.Due to strict Italian laws and regulations in place to protect officially licensed guides, drivers can comment and explain attractions only from inside the vehicle.Drivers cannot elaborate on the attractions when they are outside of the vehicle.

Leave your cruise ship at the port and see the sights of Venice with a private guide. The 3-hour shore excursion is tailored to you, so you decide what you want to see and when. Go off the well-trodden tourist track to visit the neighborhood of Cannaregio, or scout out the wares of Rialto fish market. Check out tucked-away churches, and then finish with a glass of wine and nibbles in a local bar. It's a great way to see a side of Venice that many visitors miss.

Enjoy your time in port in Palermo with a hop-on hop-off bus tour of the Sicilian capital. Explore the city with a do-it-yourself shore excursion aboard a double-decker bus to see the Politeama Theatre, Massimo Theatre and Palermo Cathedral. Discover Palermo at your own pace.

Sandy shores and Italian seaside towns beckon on this day-long shore excursion from Sorrento. Leave your cruise ship in port, and visit Sorrento town, Amalfi and Positano on a day trip. As your own private driver shuttles you between the towns, admire stunning views over the Bay of Naples. Then, in the towns, your time is your own to explore as you wish. Must-see sights include Sorrento's Cloister of San Francesco and Positano's Church of St Maria Assunta. 

Make the most of your time in port in Genoa to see this busy and beautiful coastal city with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket good for 48 hours. Take in the views of the city from the open top of a double-decker bus, hearing audio commentary along the way, and disembark at any one of the eight stops to explore the city further and at your own pace. It's the ideal way to discover Genoa.

Make the most of your time in Messina, considered the coastal jewel of northern Sicily, on a 6-hour shore excursion ideal for first-time visitors. Tick off top Messina attractions including the Annunziarta dei Catalani Church, home to the famous Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock (Orologio Astronomico), and the Church of Christ the King. Plus, you'll also visit the Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare (Regional Museum). Port pickup and drop-off are included.

Naples is a noisy and chaotic but extremely fascinating city. Maybe the most intriguing in all of Italy. Which is why this do-it-yourself shore excursion may be the perfect way to see the southern Italian metropolis. Explore the seaside city in an open-top double-decker bus, getting on and off when you like at one of 32 stops. Spend an entire day "” your ticket is valid for 24 hours "” seeing such landmarks as Via S. Lucia, Piazza Vittoria, Mergellina, the Museo Archologico and many others.

Make the most of your time at the Sorrento port, and discover the beauty and history of the surrounding coastal area with a private driver. This day-long cruise excursion visits Positano and Sorrento town as well as the famous Roman town of Pompeii, which was buried for centuries after an ancient volcanic eruption. See Sorrento's Cloister of San Francesco with its Arabian-esque arches, admire Positano's medieval Church of St Maria Assunta, and then travel inland to Pompeii. Upgrade to include a tour of the archaeological digs.

Wondering what to do while your boat is docked in Messina? Why not head out on a day-long shore excursion to see what Taormina has to offer? And while you're at it, see Mt Etna, too. Relax as a private driver chauffeurs you along the scenic Sicily coastline, and take some free time to explore the area around Mt Etna "” the island's famously fiery volcano. Later, savor an alfresco lunch in Taormina and see Palazzo Corvaja among other local sights.

When your cruise ship docks at the Messina port, set out to discover the Cyclops Riviera on Sicily's eastern coast. With a private driver, you'll travel along the picture-perfect Sicilian shores and spend time at the fishing hamlets of Acireale and Catania. Enjoy ample free time to explore each village, and pay visits to their key landmarks: Acireale's Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Corso Umberto, and Catania's Roman baths and theater are just a few of the sites worth seeing. 

See the mighty Mt Vesuvius on this half-day excursion from Naples' cruise port. Led by an expert guide, take a ride through Vesuvius National Park and hear about the infamous eruption that buried the city of Pompeii in volcanic ash almost two thousand years ago. Then, enjoy a 1-hour hike to the summit of the sleeping beast, soaking up panoramic views of the Bays of Naples from the top. You'll also have the chance to peer into the depths of the crater before returning back to port. 

Want to explore Sicily's enchanting coastline and Cefalù, too? Leave your cruise ship behind at the Palermo port, and spend a day sightseeing with a private driver. Discover the city of Cefalù, home to the Sanctuary of Gibilmanna and the dramatic Castello della Rocca "” a ruined castle that clings to a rocky outcrop and overlooks the city. All entrance fees to attractions are at your own expense.

See the historic city of Naples on a 3-hour Segway tour while in port in southern Italy. Led by an expert guide, glide past the Church of San Francesco di Paola, the Royal Palace and Teatro San Carlo, Europe's oldest working theater. As you coast through the streets, learn the history behind each architectural gem from your guide. Group size is limited to eight people to keep the experience as intimate as possible.