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Italy by Day Trip: The 15 Best

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Italy is built for this: a dead Roman city an hour from Naples, vines an hour from Florence, the Alps an hour from Milan. These 15 sort the coast runs, the cellar days and the ruins by price, length and how early the minibus leaves.

Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery - Meeting the coach at Santa Maria Novella
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Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery

1.Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21,634 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Leave Florence by coach for Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, and the Chianti countryside. You will tour Siena Cathedral and Piazza del Campo, eat at Fattoria Poggio Alloro, taste four wines, and explore the other towns independently. Guides such as Alex, Sara, Davide, and Manolo lead the day, which runs about 11 to 12 hours.

“Fun day but a lot to cover so be prepared to move fast. We saw all the highlights of Siena but had only about 30 minutes free time there to explore and shop. We had a little more than an hour free time in San Gimignano and in Pisa. This tour is alot of walking. I did over 18,000 steps. Tour guide, Sara, was very good. Super nice and easy to understand.”

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Florence: Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch - Siena’s squares and medieval center
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Florence: Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch

2.Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,771 reviews · 12 - 12.5 hours · from $58Best value

Spend a full day touring Tuscany by coach, with free time in Pisa and San Gimignano, an English guided visit to Siena, and a winery lunch near Chianti. You can choose a low-cost transport option or add food, wine, Siena guiding, and cathedral entry. Guides may include Val, Luca, Leonardo, Alessio, Julia, or Valeska.

“Excellent trip, the team was awesome! Julia and Valeska gave a lot of information of every stop and providing support on ground and Michel drove us with contort and security. I recommend this trip to everyone that wants to check the main spots, took a good gelato take some pics without waste time planning and doing the logistics! Thanks a lot 😺👍”

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From Naples: Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi Coast – Small Group Tour - Pickup from Naples and the ride south
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From Naples: Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi Coast – Small Group Tour

3.Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi Coast – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,643 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $76

Travel from Naples to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide and up to 18 people. You get free time in each town, direct access to Positano’s small center, coastal views, and an optional lunch upgrade. Guides such as Gabriel, Marco, and Mery are praised for lively commentary.

“Our tour guide Gabriel and driver Renato are best . Gabriel is very engaging, lively, and full of great energy. Not boring for a second! They made the whole experience fun, smooth, and memorable.”

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Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa - Vernazza, the most picture-perfect harbor stop
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Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

4.Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,486 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend a full day on the Ligurian coast with Walkabout Florence Tours, traveling from Florence by comfortable coach to Cinque Terre. Choose a guided hike between villages, use trains for easier transfers, or add Pisa instead. Guides such as Claudia, Chris, JoJo, and Alessandro are known for clear explanations and thoughtful help.

“Manu was a great tour guide. The sites were beautiful. We appreciated all their help throughout the day. Thank you!”

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From Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento Day Trip - Lunch after the ruins
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From Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento Day Trip

5.Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,031 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $79

You’ll travel by air-conditioned coach from Rome to Pompeii, where an archaeologist leads a 90-minute tour through streets, homes, and public buildings preserved by Vesuvius. Then enjoy coastal views, two hours in Sorrento, and a limoncello tasting. Guides such as Natascia, Laura, Marius, and Barbara keep the long day organized and lively.

“This was a really nice trip, pompeii in particular was very interesting. Our main guide was natasia, she was excellent, lots of fun facts and stories. Our driver was Danilla and he was also excellent especially along the coastal roads. I’m not sure the trip to the lemoncello factory was needed. They didn’t show it being made or anything it was really just a shop but other than that I enjoyed the tour”

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From Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip - Meeting at Piazza del Popolo
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From Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip

6.Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,620 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $99

Travel from Rome by air-conditioned coach to Pompeii, where a local guide explains the streets, villas, baths, and frescoes. After lunch, follow the Amalfi Coast to Positano for free time among pastel houses, shops, and cafés. Guides such as Sabina, Heather, Errica, and Flavio have earned praise for their humor and organization, though the day involves long rides and plenty of walking.

“Amazing experience visiting Pompeii, Amalfi, and Positano! Everything was very well organized, and the places were absolutely beautiful and unforgettable. Flavio, our guide from CityWonders Rome, was exceptional. He was very attentive, professional, and always in a great mood. His explanations were clear and interesting, and he made sure everyone felt comfortable and enjoyed the tour. Flavio truly made the experience even better. Highly recommended, especially with Flavio as your guide!”

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From Milan: Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip - Meeting at Milano Centrale
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From Milan: Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip

7.Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,271 reviews · 11 hours · from $78

From Milan Central, you’ll visit Como, cruise Lake Como by private boat to Bellagio, then cross into Swiss Lugano. Expect an 11-hour day, about 78 dollars per person, English commentary, free time in three towns, and guides such as Luca, Amalia, Marina, or Monica depending on the departure.

“Marina and Tadju were fantastic. It was an amazing trip! I highly recommend this - defo worth the value it was a fantastic day!”

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Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome - Meeting in Rome and settling into the coach
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Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome

8.Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,250 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $101

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Rome to Pompeii and Positano. A local guide leads you through Pompeii’s villas, baths, theaters, and preserved streets, then you follow the Amalfi Coast and explore Positano on your own. Guides such as Flavio, Natasha, and Enrica are known for lively commentary, but expect a long day with plenty of road time.

“Would definitely recommend to others. The bus was very nice and the tour guide was very insightful and patient with us. She had a very great personality and was always looking out for us the whole time. If you have 1 day to spare in your itinerary I would definitely recommend doing this tour. The ruins and the beach were very beautiful.”

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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch - Meeting at Piazza del Popolo and heading south
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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch

9.Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,151 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet in central Rome for a full-day coach trip to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. An official Pompeii guide leads you through homes, shops, baths, and forums. Choose a steep crater hike or a gentler geologist-led walk, with an optional three-course pizza lunch in Ercolano.

“Fantastic trip. Everything was as stated. We had perfect weather. Would like more time on Vesuvius. Would do again.”

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Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Pairing - Siena and the drama of Piazza del Campo
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Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Pairing

10.Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,006 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Florence to Siena, San Gimignano, and Pisa with an English-speaking escort. Choose the guided Siena option and add a Tuscan winery lunch with wine pairing. Expect a 12-hour day, a large group, timed stops, plenty of walking, and a memorable look at Tuscany’s hill towns and famous monuments.

“It’s bilingual English and Spanish. A very large group! The guides managed everyone very well. The lunch and wine tasting was a great experience!”

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Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting - San Biagio below the town walls
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Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

11.Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,232 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel from Rome to Montepulciano and Pienza in a small group of up to 25 people. You’ll tour Montepulciano, visit San Biagio, eat a three-course farm lunch, taste Tuscan wines including Brunello di Montalcino, and enjoy free time in Pienza. Guides such as Flavio, Barbara, Anna, and Antonino have led past departures.

“Great day trip. The views in Montepulicano were beautiful and got my photography fix. The lunch was delicious and enjoyed learning about the family history. Icing on the cake was the last town on Pirenze (spelling?) with more fabulous views. Would happily do it again. Our guide was great!”

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From Rome: Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch - Meeting in Rome and settling into the coach
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From Rome: Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch

12.Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,067 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $88

Travel from Rome by air-conditioned coach to Pompeii, where an archaeologist guide leads you through homes, baths, shops, and theaters. Add a Neapolitan lunch and Mount Vesuvius, choosing a crater hike or a gentler walk with a geologist. Guides such as Enrico, Anna, and Valentina have earned praise for clear, lively explanations.

“Great trip. Coach driver was great, some small roads going up mount Vesuvius but he handled it amazingly! Tour guide was lovely, gaves us loads of interesting stories, tips about Rome. Pompeii was great, could have done with longer there but it was 3hour travel there and back, but our tour guide was lovely, very intelligent with knowledge of pompeii.”

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Florence: Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa - Manarola starts the day with cliff views
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Florence: Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

13.Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,848 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $65

You leave central Florence for a full day on the Ligurian coast, visiting Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore. Choose the guided Corniglia to Vernazza hike, or select the Pisa option with three villages and a boat ride. Guides such as Ado, Chris, Joanne, and Claudia keep the train changes and meeting times clear.

“This was by far the best activity we did during the duration of our trip. Chris and GianCarlo were the most amazing guides and made sure we made it every where on time and provided us so much information on this history throughout. They made the tour 100x more fun and the hike is highly recommended - it was beautiful.”

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From Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa & Lunch at Winery - Meeting the coach near Santa Maria Novella
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From Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa & Lunch at Winery

14.Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa & Lunch at Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,538 reviews · 12 hours · from $112

Spend 12 hours exploring Tuscany by coach, with a guided walk in Siena, free time in San Gimignano and Pisa, and an optional organic winery lunch. Guides such as Sara, Alessandro, Giancarlo, and Manolo bring the history to life. Choose the lunch option for Chianti views, four regional wines, and a generous Tuscan meal.

“Sara was great! She was entertaining and knowledgeable. Our guide in Sienna was also incredible. She grew up there and lives there and knew all about local history and culture. 10/10!!!!”

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From Milan: Bernina Train and St. Moritz Day Trip - What the 2nd-class Bernina ride is really like
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From Milan: Bernina Train and St. Moritz Day Trip

15.Bernina Train and St. Moritz Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,495 reviews · 12 hours · from $122

You’ll leave Milan by air-conditioned bus, cross into Switzerland, and ride the Bernina Red Train in 2nd class toward St. Moritz. Guides such as Lina, Carolina, Simona, and Andrea provide commentary in English or Spanish. Expect glaciers, mountain passes, a walking tour, free time in St. Moritz, and a long but scenic return by bus.

“We were a group of four, and we all enjoyed this tour. The Bernina Train ride and St. Moritz visit were fantastic, thanks to our excellent tour guide, Josephine. She was multilingual, very knowledgeable, patient, and kind to everyone. Our driver, Carlo, was also highly skilled and kept us safe on the winding mountain roads, even in difficult situations. We felt secure throughout the trip. We strongly recommend this tour with such a fantastic guide and a great driver.”

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