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The 15 Best Day Trips in Italy

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Italian cities are close together and the good roads run between them, which is why one day out of Florence buys Siena, a hill town and a cellar. These 15 cover the Tuscan runs, the Amalfi road, Pompeii and the lakes, with prices and departure times.

Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery - Siena, from banking power to the Palio
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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

Meet Walkabout Florence Tours near Santa Maria Novella at 7:45am for an 8am departure. A professional English-speaking guide leads you through Siena, a Chianti winery lunch and tasting, San Gimignano, and Pisa. Expect a full 11 to 12 hours, plenty of walking, and optional Leaning Tower tickets.

“Beautiful scenery. The history and culture make this a must do excursion. This tour has encouraged me to return to return and spend an extended time in these lovely towns. The transportation was comfortable and timely. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend this tour and would take it again.”

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Florence: Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch - Getting to the meeting point in Florence
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Florence: Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch

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

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

Spend 12 hours touring Tuscany by coach, with free time in Pisa and San Gimignano, an English guided walk in Siena, and a winery lunch in Chianti. Guides such as Val, Luca, Leonardo, and Alessio have been praised for clear explanations and friendly help. Choose from transport-only or lunch-and-tour options.

“It was excellent. Fiama and Andre were very good. Very well planned. Guides were very helpful. They took care of all. Very clear instructions.Would recommend this tour to all visiting Florence .The itinerary was good. Covered all important places to visit.My family enjoyed the trip a lot. The guides also made the experience joyful”

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From Naples: Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi Coast – Small Group Tour - Morning pickup and the road from Naples
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From Naples: Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi Coast – Small Group Tour

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

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

This eight-hour small-group tour takes you from Naples to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi by air-conditioned bus. You get free time in each town, direct access to Positano’s tiny center, live commentary, and optional lunch or a €15 boat ride in Amalfi.

“We had a wonderful day on the Sorrento–Positano–Amalfi tour. Mariacristina was warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly generous with her time and explanations, and Francesco was a safe, professional, and kind driver. The day was perfectly paced, relaxed, and truly enjoyable. Highly recommended — a memorable experience from start to finish.”

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Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa - Manarola, the First Taste of Cinque Terre
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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

Travel from Florence to Cinque Terre by comfortable coach, then choose a guided coastal hike or train-based exploring. See Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore, with a weather-dependent boat ride. A Pisa option visits three villages without hiking.

“Incredible first trip to Europe with my mom and daughter! Tour guides Naomi and Chris were amazing, knowledgeable and kind.”

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From Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento Day Trip - The Rome meeting point and the long ride south
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From Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento Day Trip

5.From Rome: 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 Piazza del Popolo to Pompeii, where an archaeologist leads a 90-minute tour. Then enjoy Amalfi Coast views, two hours in Sorrento, and a limoncello tasting. Guides such as Natascia, Laura, Marius, and Barbara are praised for clear directions, humor, and helpful Italy tips.

“A great experience! Viviana is considerate, genuinely very professional. So is the Pompeii local guide. An eye-opening trip. The only downside is Amalfi Coast: if it is impossible to make it happen, just get it off the list.”

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

6.From Rome: 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 for a guided visit, then follow the cliff-hugging Amalfi Coast road to Positano. Guides such as Sabina, Errica, Heather, and Jonathan are praised for lively explanations, while skilled drivers handle the winding route. Expect a full 12 to 13 hours and plenty of walking.

“Heather was pur guide, she was lovely, funny and verry informative. coach ride was comfortable aswell. verry happy with the day and would highly recommend”

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From Milan: Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip - Como Cathedral and the old center
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From Milan: Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip

7.From Milan: Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip

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

Travel from Milan Central to Como, Bellagio, Lake Como, and Lugano by coach and private boat. Your English-speaking guide, such as Marina, Luca, Amalia, or Monica, handles the timing while you enjoy free time, lake views, shopping, and Como Cathedral.

“I spent a fabulous day, even with a bit of sunshine. Amalia is a very knowledgeable guide, she gaves us a lot of explanations and also some tips for shopping and where to go out in Milano. Manuela drives us smoothly and safely to our destinations. They are both a great team. I recommend this tour !”

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Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome - Entering Pompeii with a local guide
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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

Spend about 13 hours traveling from Rome to Pompeii and Positano. A guide leads you through Pompeii’s villas, baths, theaters, and ancient streets, then you follow the Amalfi Coast and enjoy free time in Positano. Expect a long ride, steep walking, and limited time at each stop.

“Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast in a day. This was a dream excursion. The tour was challenging to walk with the step stairs and uneven terrain in Pompeii. It was worth the challenge. If you have any difficulty walking under these conditions this unfortunately is not a good tour for you. Otherwise, book this excursion now before your date fills up. The scenery, the food, the culture and history are all perfect. I would book this tour again. I want to return to the region and spend an extended time there. The transportation was comfortable and timely. The tour director was friendly and knowledgeable. My only negative was the pizza…”

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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch - Pompeii in two hours: what you actually see
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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 your English-speaking guide at Piazza del Popolo, ride south by air-conditioned coach, and explore Pompeii with an official guide. Add a three-course pizza lunch in Ercolano, then choose a steep Vesuvius crater hike or a geologist-led walk. Guides such as Julia, Angela, and Valentina have earned strong praise.

“Driver was superb to drive on those winding roads. Guide Julia was excellent at giving info and logistics. The Pompeii local guide Elena was very knowledgeable. Lunch was great.”

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Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Pairing - Leaving Florence from Piazzale Montelungo
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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 by air-conditioned coach to Siena, San Gimignano, a family winery, and Pisa. Depending on your option, you’ll get a guided Siena walk, a three-course Tuscan lunch with wine, and free time at the Leaning Tower. Guides may include Constantino, Sara, Jacopo, or Sebastiano.

“Amazing day. We had the best time on this tour. The day is long but you see some beautiful places. Perfect if you are only staying in the area for a week.”

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Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting - Montepulciano, wine cellars, and hilltop views
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Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

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

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

Spend 12 hours touring Tuscany from Rome, with guided time in Montepulciano, a farm lunch with regional wines, San Biagio Church, and free time in UNESCO-listed Pienza. Expect a scenic coach ride, walking on steep streets, and a wine tasting that may be brief in a large group.

“The lunch was mediocre at best. 5 measly sips of wine. Probably one glass of wine total. They really needed to have some bottles in the tables. The drive itself was nice and the tour guide was great.”

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

12.From Rome: 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 guides you through homes, baths, shops, and theaters. Add a Neapolitan lunch and Mount Vesuvius, choosing a crater hike or a gentler geologist-led walk. Guides such as Anna, Enrico, and Valentina have helped make this a friendly, well-organized day.

“Valentina was an amazing host and the whole day ran so smooth. Seeing Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius was on my bucket list and this tour did not disappoint! Amazing all round!”

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Florence: Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa - The early coach ride to La Spezia
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Florence: Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

13.Florence: Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

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

Travel from Florence to Cinque Terre with an English-speaking guide such as Chris, Joanne, Ado, or Claudia. Choose five villages with a Corniglia to Vernazza hike, or three villages plus Pisa. Expect trains, steep steps, free time, and a possible coastal boat ride.

“It was amazing! Can’t believe how much you can get done in a day! The guides made sure we had a very smooth journey through the whole trip! Every place was beautiful and had amazing qualities! The last 2 stops were my favourite The sun came out at the 5th stop and it was so amazing! 100% recommend to anyone whose on the fence because of it being a 12 hour tour It is 100% worth it and the guides really make it great”

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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.From Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa & Lunch at Winery

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

Spend 12 hours touring Tuscany by comfortable coach, with guided Siena, free time in San Gimignano and Pisa, and an optional Chianti winery lunch. Guides such as Sara, Alessandro, and Giancarlo are known for lively local insight. Choose the Pisa Tower entry option if you want to go inside.

“We loved the interesting historical facts that Alessandro presented to us. He is an amazing tour guide with a wealth of knowledge to share. He was interesting to listen to and kept us captivated. He’s an exceptional tour guide that kept us on track and didn’t lose anyone.”

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From Milan: Bernina Train and St. Moritz Day Trip - Leaving Milan near Milano Centrale
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From Milan: Bernina Train and St. Moritz Day Trip

15.From Milan: Bernina Train and St. Moritz Day Trip

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

Join an English or Spanish speaking guide such as Lina, Carolina, or Simona for a 12-hour Milan day trip to the Alps. Ride the Bernina Red Train in second class, see Morteratsch Glacier and Val Poschiavo, explore St. Moritz, and return by bus through the Maloja Pass.

“The trip was amazing. The guide Miss Giusy was amazing and so kind, and the bussdriver Carlos was so professional. I love it. Memories we won't forget.”

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