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Spiritual and Cultural Tours of Italy



Listed below are the upcoming spiritual and cultural tours of Italy, sorted by title. Click on the name of the tour to see full details and inquire about availability. (Would you like to advertise your tour in this directory? Please see our tour submission page.)

Tour Countries Cities Duration Price Dates Categories
2-Day Italy Trip: Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento and Capri
Departing from Rome, you will travel to Naples, famous for delivering the humble pizza to the rest of the world! It is a brazen yet vibrant city and the capital of the Campania region. Naples was first inhabited by the ancient Greeks, who gave it the name ... More details
Italy Rome 2 days / 1 night $360.13 All year · Sightseeing
3-Day Italy Trip: Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento and Capri
Departing Rome, you will travel to Naples, UNESCO Heritage Listed and famous for delivering the humble pizza to the rest of the world. It is a brazen yet vibrant city and the capital of the Campania region.Next, you'll visit another fascinating UNESCO Heri... More details
Italy Rome 3 days / 2 nights $480.17 All year · Sightseeing
5-Day Best of Italy Trip
Departing Rome, you will travel through Umbria to Assisi and join the millions of pilgrims who arrive each year to pay homage at the home of St. Francis. Steeped in medieval tradition, Siena's Gothic buildings will also entice you on your next coach stop. ... More details
Italy Rome 5 days / 4 nights $626.75 All year · Sightseeing
Ancient and Archaeological Rome Half-Day or Full-Day Tour
Morning Tour (3 hours) Your morning tour unravels the mysteries of the Colosseum, built in the 1st century A.D. It was the largest amphitheater of the ancient world, seating fifty thousand spectators! Next, you'll walk to the Palatine Hill, the ancient re... More details
Italy Rome 3 - 8 hours $87.19 All year · Archaeological
· Historical
Ancient and Holy in Italy
Comprehensive Eastern Christian pilgrimage/ historical tour of Italy from Venice to Bari. More details
Italy 13-14 days $3000-3600 June 15-28, 2009 · Orthodox
· Churches/Monasteries
Ancient Ostia Small Group Day Trip from Rome
The beautifully preserved ruins of Ancient Ostia were founded in the 4th century BC and were once inhabited by over 100,000 people. Ancient Ostia is commonly referred to as "The Better Pompeii" due to the astonishing, highly-preserved condition of its buil... More details
Italy Rome $55.6 All year · Archaeological
· Historical
Ancient Rome Half-Day Walking Tour
Perfect for first-time visitors, this guided walking tour is the ideal introduction to Rome's famous sights, leaving you with time in the day free to explore the city at your leisure. The afternoon walking tour (held in the morning on Sundays) visits Rome'... More details
Italy Rome $27.29 All year · Sightseeing
· Archaeological
· Historical
Assisi and Orvieto Day Trip from Rome
Leaving Rome, you'll travel in a northerly direction and drive along the Tiber Valley to reach the marvelous medieval hilltop town of Orvieto, whose origins go back to Etruscan times. You'll stop here to admire Orvieto’s magnificent 14th-century cathedr... More details
Italy Rome $117.51 All year · Sightseeing
Audience with Pope Benedict XVI at Vatican City
The audience takes place in either St Peter's Square, St Peter's Basilica or the Audience Hall, depending on seasonal conditions and the number of pilgrims visiting on each particular day. Your guide will provide details of when and where to meet the bu... More details
Italy Rome $45.49 All year · Catholic
Baroque Rome Walking Tour
After marveling at Bernini's St. Teresa in Ecstasy, one of Rome's key Baroque artworks, you'll take a stroll down the Via del Quirinale, Baroque Rome's most important street. Along the way, you'll view the two churches of the Via del Quirinale designed ... More details
Italy Rome $49.28 All year · Sightseeing
· Art/Architecture
Catacombs and Roman Countryside Half-Day Walking Tour
Combining coach and travel on foot, your morning guided tour takes you beyond the city walls and along the rustic Appian Way. You will make three stops along the way, giving you an opportunity to take a walk in the Roman countryside, explore the undergr... More details
Italy Rome $50.54 All year · Sightseeing
· Christian
· Historical
Christian Rome Afternoon Tour
Your three-hour afternoon guided tour of Christian Rome begins with the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore on the Esquiline Hill, where your guide will show you some of the treasures inside. You'll then see the Holy Staircase and make an inside visit of t... More details
Italy Rome $56.86 All year · Sightseeing
· Christian
· Historical
Classical Rome Morning Tour
You also have the option to indulge in an authentic Italian lunch (drinks not included) at a restaurant near Stazione Termini or the Vatican, and take the Imperial Rome tour in the afternoon.Your morning tour of Classical Rome begins with a pleasant str... More details
Italy Rome 3 - 6 hours $45.49 All year · Sightseeing
· Archaeological
· Historical
Exclusive: Private Viewing of Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums
Seeing the Vatican's galleries when they are closed to the general public is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Tickets are limited and each group will consist of 20 people maximum with your own guide - and are only available through Viator.The Sistine ... More details
Italy Rome $251.46 All year · Art/Architecture
· Churches/Monasteries
· Catholic
Florence Day Trip from Rome
On your full-day trip from Rome to Florence, you'll travel in a northerly direction to cross the green valley of the Tevere and the slopes of the Apennines covered with olive groves and vineyards. You'll also cross the famous wine-growing valley of Chia... More details
Italy Rome $183.22 All year · Sightseeing
Florence Half-Day or Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
Florence morning tour:Your morning tour starts with a drive up to Piazzale Michelangelo to admire wonderful panoramic views of Florence. Next, you'll take a walking tour of the cathedral complex in the old city center, including Giotto's bell tower, the Ba... More details
Italy Florence 3 - 8 hours $53.07 All year · Sightseeing
Ghost and Mystery Walking Tour of Rome
Your guide will bring the Eternal City's most enthralling historical and supernatural mysteries to life in a highly entertaining and informative tour that is unlike any other. This hour-long stroll through Rome’s dark heart takes you along winding lanes in... More details
Italy Rome $24.01 All year · Sightseeing
· Ghost
Healing Qi and Tea with Dr. Bisong Guo
Learn the arts of Qigong and the Chinese tea ceremony from a true master in a beautiful setting. More details
Italy 7 days £695 May-October · Yoga/Meditation
Hidden Venice Half-Day Walking Tour
Enlightened by stories of Venice's rich merchants and their ruthless acts of cruelty, you'll take a guided walk through the city’s labyrinth of streets and narrow passageways in the old artisan quarters. You'll pass old bars where the merchants would relax... More details
Italy Venice $25.27 All year · Sightseeing
Illuminated Rome Night Tour with Dinner
The guided Rome by Night Tour begins by passing down Via Cavour, and you will see the Roman Forum and Colosseum, before passing through Piazza Venezia to see the monument in honour of Vittorio Enmanuele II.Continue towards the river Tiber passing the Ci... More details
Italy Rome $103.62 All year · Sightseeing
In the Footsteps of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi
A ten-day pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome, lead by Sister Mary Jo Chaves, a Franciscan scholar, who is a spiritual director and retreat facilitator at the Franciscan Spiritual Center in Milwaukie, Oregon. We will visit sites that were significant in the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare, such as the Basilica of St. Clare, San Damiano, La Verna, Greccio, and the Vatican. As pilgrims, we will reflect together on our experiences as we build community in our group. More details
Italy Assisi;
Rome
10 days $3299 from Portland, OR ($2499 ground only in Italy) March 4-15, 2010 · Churches/Monasteries
· Catholic
· Christian
Lake Como Day Trip from Milan
Lake Como is the third largest lake in Italy, after Lake Garda and Lake Verbano, and is ringed with scenic towns. On your cruise, admire the splendid lakeside villas and keep an eye out for Villa d'Este at Cernobbio, a luxurious hotel complete with trop... More details
Italy Milan $88.45 All year · Sightseeing
Meditation in Motion
An Exclusive Wellness Vacation Pairing Cycling and Yoga. Hosted by David Vendetti, Best of Boston Yoga Teacher 2005. More details
Italy 8 days $3495-3995 October · Yoga/Meditation
· Active
Milan by Night Tour
Whether its fine dining, clubs, bars or live music you're seeking, or merely a glimpse of how the locals unwind, your 90 minute coach tour will orientate you with all aspects of Milanese night life. Start with a happy hour aperitif and an appetizer before ... More details
Italy Milan 3 hours $63.18 All year · Sightseeing
Milan Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Da Vinci's Last Supper
The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, is housed at Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, and has earned a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The famous fresco has enjoyed increased popularity since the publication of Dan Brown's bestsellin... More details
Italy Milan $63.18 All year · Sightseeing
· Art/Architecture
Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Day Trip from Naples
Your guided tour of Pompeii (approximately two hours) takes you to the Forum, the Thermal Baths, Vetti's House and the Lupanare brothel, buried by volcanic ashes from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. After a break for an hour to enjoy a pi... More details
Italy Naples $112.46 All year · Archaeological
Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
Boarding a comfortable motor boat, you'll speed along the Venetian lagoon to Murano, famous for its glassware. During the visit you'll explore shops, factories and watch the skilled glass-blowers as they create works of art. You'll also have time to visit ... More details
Italy Venice $25.27 All year · Sightseeing
Naples and Pompeii Day Trip from Rome
On your full-day tour from Rome you'll travel along the Highway of the Sun, crossing the area known as Castelli Romani dotted with enchanting medieval villages. During the journey you will pass the ruined Abbey of Monte Cassino, destroyed during the Sec... More details
Italy Rome $147.84 All year · Sightseeing
· Archaeological
Pisa and the Leaning Tower Half-Day Trip from Florence
After a panoramic drive through the Tuscan countryside, you'll drive along the embankment lining the River Arno into Pisa. Your visit begins with a guided visit of Piazza dei Miracoli, home to the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa (exterior visit). This masterp... More details
Italy Florence 5.5 hours $50.54 All year · Sightseeing
· Churches/Monasteries
Pisa City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
The world famous Leaning Tower of Pisa is only one of a trio of Romanesque splendors on the green carpet of Piazza dei Miracoli - a serious rival to Venice's Piazza San Marco for the title of Italy's most memorable square. The tour will take you just next ... More details
Italy Pisa 24 Hours $18.95 All year · Sightseeing
Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Small Group Day Trip from Rome
You'll stop at scenic viewpoints as you travel along the stunning coastline to reach Positano, one of the most famous charming old fishing towns along the Amalfi coast. After a walking tour and some free time in Positano, you will travel on to Amalfi aboar... More details
Italy Rome 13 hours $233.77 All year · Sightseeing
· Archaeological
Pompeii Three Hour Sightseeing Tour from Naples
On a fateful summer's day in 79 A.D., Mt. Vesuvius erupted, spewing volcanic ash over the prosperous city of Pompeii. Unaware of the imminent danger, most people continued on with their daily lives and as a result the entire town and around 20,000 of its i... More details
Italy Naples $73.29 All year · Sightseeing
· Archaeological
Private Tour: Baroque Rome and Barberini Palace Art History Walking Tour
Your private walking tour starts with a visit to the National Gallery of Ancient Art in Palazzo Barberini, a wonderful collection of masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, Titian and Guido Reni. The impressive collection is housed in the imposing palace buil... More details
Italy Rome 3 hours $63.18 All year · Sightseeing
· Art/Architecture
Private Tour: Lucca and Pisa
Upon arrival in the elegant and refined town of Lucca walk along the famous walls dating back to the sixteenth century before entering into the enchanting city center. Take your time, admiring the amazing Piazza Anfiteatro, the Torre Giunigi, the Duomo di ... More details
Italy Florence 10 hours $134.26 All year · Sightseeing
· Art/Architecture
Private Tour: Siena and San Gimignano
Accompanied by your own private guide, you'll enjoy personalized attention on your luxury private tour of San Gimignano, a tiny city that has remained intact through the centuries. The city is situated on top of a hill and is famous for its numerous towers... More details
Italy Florence 8.5 - 9 hours $150.05 All year · Sightseeing
Private Tour: Venice Art and Architecture Walking Tour
Highlights on the tour include the interior of the grand Gothic San Giovanni and Paolo church, with the largest stained-glass window in Venice, and the jewel-box Renaissance exterior of the Miracoli church.During the tour you will make your way through a m... More details
Italy Venice 2 hours $46.32 All year · Sightseeing
· Art/Architecture
Rome Angels and Demons Half-Day Tour
Not just for fans of Dan Brown, this unique tour takes you to some of the most beautiful piazzas in Rome, as well as lesser known sites away from the tourist trail where pagan symbolism and Christianity intermingle. Fueled by a shared passion for Rome, ... More details
Italy Rome $70.76 All year · Sightseeing
· Art/Architecture
Rome by Night Tour
Your night-time tour includes two stops: Piazza Navona, to discover Bernini's beautiful Fountain of the Four Rivers, and the Trevi Fountain, where you can continue the tradition of throwing coins into the impressive Baroque fountain to ensure you return... More details
Italy Rome 2 - 3 hours $51.81 All year · Sightseeing
Rome Hop-on Hop-off Double Decker Bus Tour
The buses are equipped with a personalized throwaway audio system which functions in 6 different languages, providing recorded commentary throughout the tour. There is also an English and Italian speaking host onboard each bus to assist with any queries. Y... More details
Italy Rome 24 or 48 hours $24.01 All year · Sightseeing
Rome Photography Walking Tour: Colosseum to Pantheon
This rare opportunity to ask an expert about camera techniques in a city bursting with dramatic settings. Anthony Boccaccio began his career with National Geographic Magazine in 1971, and is best known for his beautiful travel photography. Discover the Ete... More details
Italy Rome 3 hours $157.95 All year · Photography
· Sightseeing
Rome Segway Tour
While you ride your two-wheeled electric Segway, which operates by self-balancing, you'll listen to your audio guide via a set of headphones and hear entertaining facts and anecdotes about Rome's history as you glide. You'll be introduced to Rome's hidd... More details
Italy Rome $82.13 All year · Sightseeing
Sicilian Saunter
7-day wine & walking tour in Sicily. Morning hikes, afternoon tastings, and cultural highlights, such as Greek temples & Byzantine cathedrals. More details
Italy 7 days $3195-3345 September-October · Art/Architecture
· Active
Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip from Florence
Your day trip takes you through the picturesque countryside of the Chianti region, a magical landscape of cypress trees, vineyards and olive groves you'll recognize from Renaissance paintings. On your guided tour of the medieval walled city of Siena, you'l... More details
Italy Florence 8.5 - 9 hours $65.71 All year · Sightseeing
Skip the Line Private Tour: Vatican Museums Walking Tour
Accompanied by your expert guide, you will enjoy an intimate, personalized tour of the Vatican Museums, which were originally meant for the sole enjoyment of the Pope. This lavish, intricate labyrinth is made up of 2000 rooms that stretch over almost nine ... More details
Italy Rome 3 hours $94.77 All year · Art/Architecture
· Sightseeing
Skip the Line: Ancient Rome and Colosseum Half-Day Walking Tour
Your tour begins atop the Colle Oppio with a panoramic view of the Colosseum, Rome's most recognizable landmark. Next, you will skip the long lines and gain special access to the Colosseum. Once inside, your expert official guide will take you through the ... More details
Italy Rome $61.92 All year · Archaeological
· Historical
· Active
Skip the Line: Crypts and Roman Catacombs Small Group Half-Day Walking Tour
The Catacombs of the early Christians, underground fountains and crypts filled with literally thousands of bones are just a few of the wonders awaiting you on this incredible experience. You will see the most interesting and mystifying sites of Rome's unde... More details
Italy Rome $68.23 All year · Archaeological
· Historical
Skip the Line: Florence Accademia Gallery Tour
You'll become immersed in the fascinating world of Michelangelo as your expert guide leads you through the Accademia Gallery, and shares stories about the famous artists and artworks. Prepare to be amazed when you see the highlight of this tour: Michelange... More details
Italy Florence 1 hour 15 minutes $37.91 All year · Sightseeing
· Art/Architecture
Skip the Line: Florence Renaissance Walking Tour with Accademia Gallery
Florence Walking TourYour guided walking tour takes you through the streets and piazzas of Florence. You'll see the Ponte Vecchio and learn the history of the oldest surviving bridge crossing the River Arno. After admiring Vasari's Corridor, you'll enter t... More details
Italy Florence $69.5 All year · Sightseeing
· Art/Architecture
Skip the Line: Florence Uffizi Gallery Tickets
After skipping the line, you can explore the Uffizi Gallery, at your leisure. Located on the top floor of an impressive building erected by Giorgio Vasari between 1560 and 1580, you're free to admire some of the world's most famous artworks by the likes of... More details
Italy Florence Varies $27.8 All year · Art/Architecture
Skip the Line: Florence Uffizi Gallery Tour
Accompanied by an expert guide, you will admire superb paintings by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Giotto, Cimabue and Masaccio. The famous Uffizi Gallery occupies the top floor of an impressive building erected by Giorgio Vasari bet... More details
Italy Florence $37.91 All year · Art/Architecture
Skip the Line: St. Peter's Basilica and Thrones of the Pope Tour
You haven't truly seen Rome until you've experienced the beauty of its most important Basilicas, and journeying through this traditional pilgrimage route of the Basilica's of Peter, Paul, John and Mary is the best way to experience them.Begin your pilgrima... More details
Italy Rome $65.71 All year · Sightseeing
· Art/Architecture
· Catholic
Skip the Line: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour
To start your morning tour of the Vatican Museums, you'll take a coach tour across Rome. Your city tour includes a live commentary and offers a brief introduction to Rome as you travel by bus to Vatican City. Highlights en route include Piazza della Rep... More details
Italy Rome $73.29 All year · Art/Architecture
· Sightseeing
· Churches/Monasteries
Skip the Line: Vatican Museums Tickets
After skipping the line, you can explore the Vatican Museums at your leisure, including the famous Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms. When you are finished exploring, head over to St Peter's Basilica which you can enter directly from the Museums, thereby ... More details
Italy Rome $40.44 All year · Art/Architecture
Skip the Line: Vatican Museums Walking Tour including Sistine Chapel, Raphael's Rooms and St Peter's
Your knowledgeable guide will escort you into the Vatican Museums to explore the world's most extensive collection of art. Brilliantly decorated and lined with masterpieces, the museums are brimming with treasures and history. Your guide will lead you thro... More details
Italy Rome $65.71 All year · Art/Architecture
· Sightseeing
· Churches/Monasteries
Skip the Line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Half-Day Walking Tour
On your morning or afternoon guided walking tour of Christian Rome's most inspirational sites, you'll explore the world's smallest country, its largest church and an impressive collection of fine art. A highlight of the tour is the famous Sistine Chapel... More details
Italy Rome $37.91 All year · Art/Architecture
· Sightseeing
· Churches/Monasteries
Skip the Line: Venice in One Day
Your comprehensive introduction to Venice begins with a two-hour walking tour highlighting all the important monuments, from San Marco Square to the Rialto Bridge. You'll learn the history behind the famous landmarks, including the basilica's Byzantine her... More details
Italy Venice $70.76 All year · Sightseeing
Spa Adventure Tour to Lake Como, Italy
You will enjoy the ultimate in adventure, exploration and renewal! More details
Italy 8 days $4775-5775 May-June · Yoga/Meditation
· Active
Sunflower Retreats Holidays
We offer yoga holidays and retreats in the ancient medieval village of Casperia - time to relax and recharge your mind, body and soul. Join us! More details
Italy 6 days $400-600 April-October · Yoga/Meditation
The Shrines of Italy
See Padre Pio's body which is still on display! See other wonderful cities such as Rome, Monte Cassino, San Giovanni, Lanciano, Loreto, Sienna & Assisi More details
Italy 9 days $3599 all inclusive from NY August 24-September 2, 2009 · Catholic
· Churches/Monasteries
· Christian
The Shrines of Italy
See Padre Pio's body which is still on display! See other wonderful cities such as Rome, Monte Cassino, San Giovanni, Lanciano, Loreto, Siena & Assisi More details
Italy San Giovanni Rotondo 9 days $3399 all-inclusive from NY September 21-30, 2009 · Catholic
· Churches/Monasteries
· Christian
Trastevere and Rome's Jewish Ghetto Half-Day Walking Tour
Your guided tour of Rome's little-known jewels Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto starts at Largo Argentina and the Senate House, where Julius Caesar was murdered. Your tour concludes three hours later at lovely Campo de'Fiori, the site of executions during ... More details
Italy Rome $27.29 All year · Sightseeing
· Jewish Heritage
Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride
You'll stop to enjoy complimentary gelato (delicious in Summer) or hot chocolate (warm end to your tour in Winter).Next, board a gondola and take a 35-minute ride along the world-famous Grand Canal to the Ponte di Rialto (Rialto Bridge), the first bridge t... More details
Italy Venice $45.49 All year · Sightseeing

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