The Top Italy Tours to Take in 2025

Top Tuscany Tours

Tuscany is one of my favourite regions in Italy. I have visited on many occasions, and would you believe we almost bought a house there 20 years ago! As well as the stunning cities of Florence and Siena and it’s medieval walled towns, scenic drives through Tuscany’s rolling hills are an attraction in itself. These wonderful Italy tours will allow you to see many of Tuscany’s highlights on an epic trip.

Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca & Florence

This fabulous itinerary takes in the iconic cities of Florence and Pisa as well as some of my favourite parts of Tuscany, Siena, Lucca and San Gimignano. You will be staying at the top-rated Hotel Croce di Malta for seven nights, in the beautiful spa town of Montecatini Terme. This is the perfect base to explore Tuscany.

Visit Florence’s stunning Duomo, Pisa’s Leaning Tower, Siena’s Piazza del Campo, and explore the medieval towns of Lucca and San Gimignano. As well as guided tours, you will also have three full days to explore Tuscany at your leisure.

Tuscany with Umbria by Steam Train

Looking for a Tuscany tour that brings you off the beaten track? This five-night tour might just do the trick. You will be based in the charming city of Arezzo and enjoy escorted tours of Perugia and Assisi, followed by a second tour visiting Montepulciano, Pienza and Bagno Vignoni.

Perugia is the capital of Umbria, and its historic centre is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the area, while the town of Assisi is renowned for its churches, in particular the Basilica of Saint Francis. On your second tour, you will visit the towns and villages of the Val d’Orcia – a region I would love to return to. It has a countryside filled with rolling hills, cypress trees, and the prettiest hilltop towns and cities, such as Montepulciano and Pienza.

However, I’m sure the highlight of this tour will be the vintage steam train journey from Siena through the Ombrone Valley to the UNESCO heritage site of Val d’Orcia. Depending on the time of year you visit, you can enjoy the Orcia Wine Festival (April) or the Festival of Olive Oil (October).

Cinque Terre, Elba, Chianti, Pisa & Lucca

This tour highlights Italy’s diverse regions and includes a variety of activities over four day trips. You will be staying in the Hotel Atlantico in Forte di Marmi on the Tuscan Coast on a half-board basis for seven nights. This is ideally situated to explore both Tuscany and Cinque Terre, and with two days at leisure, you can enjoy some beach time too.

Excursions to the stunning cities of Siena, Lucca, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa are included, as well as an afternoon wine tasting in Chianti and a scenic ferry ride to the beautiful island of Elba.

A full day exploring the captivating Cinque Terre by boat and train is also included – this is one of the most beautiful coastal trails in the world, it is only when you see the five villages with your own eyes that you will see why.

A Taste of Puglia with Alberobello, Matera, Lecce & Polignano

With five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, stunning beaches and some of Italy’s prettiest towns, Puglia needs to be on your bucket list. I took a short break there a few years ago and would love to return to see more.

This super seven-night tour takes you to most of Puglia’s highlights, and you will still have two days to explore at your leisure. You will be staying in the top-rated Relais Porta del Sud Hotel with breakfast and evening meal included each day.

Visit the pretty town of Alberobello, which is famous for its unique Trulli houses with conical roofs, the ‘White City’ of Ostuni, the historic city of Lecce, the pretty village of Locorotondo and the seaside towns of Otranto and Polignano a Mare. Visits to local burrata and olive oil producers are also included, where you will have the chance to sample the authentic Apulian cuisine.

As well as Puglia’s highlights, this tour of Italy includes a visit to the ancient city of Matera, which is located in neighbouring Basilicata. Matera is one of the most remarkable cities in Italy. It is a UNESCO-World Heritage city that has been inhabited for over 9000 years. I felt like I was stepping onto a movie set. Matera is guaranteed to take your breath away!

Sardinia & Corsica

Swap Italy’s ancient cities for Sardinia’s stunning beaches on this new Topflight escorted tour. You will be based at the Hotel AHR Baja near Sardinia’s exclusive Costa Smeralda, where you will stay on a half board basis for seven nights.

Enjoy a full day tour exploring the Costa Smeralda’s glamorous towns and magnificent marinas, and enjoy a scenic boat ride around the La Maddalena archipelago – this area is famous for having some of Europe’s best beaches and extraordinary turquoise waters. A visit to a local vineyard is also included in Sardinia.

This tour includes a full-day trip to Corsica. Travel by ferry to the stylish French island where you will enjoy a train ride to the scenic upper town and a guided walking tour, as well as free time to explore at your leisure.