What do I need to travel to Italy?

You can travel to Italy if you have a passport that's valid for three months after the date you plan to depart the country. You don't need a visa for trips to Italy for a period of 90 days or less. The items you'll need to take depends on your selected Italy tour, any activities, and the time of year you'll be travelling. For example, hiking and trekking tours will require sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing. Choose lightweight clothing for the warmer summer months and take sun cream and a hat. For colder months you might consider layers and waterproofs. Other items come down to personal preference, but you might wish to include a camera, phrase book, and swimwear.

Can I use my EHIC card on a trip to Italy?

In an emergency, you can use European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or UK Global Health Insurance Card to gain access to any required medical treatment. But it's important to note that these are not designed to replace your travel insurance. Find out more about travel insurance.

What currency is used in Italy?

The Euro. While you can change your currency on your trip, you might find it cheaper and easier to exchange your money before you go. If you do need any help locating a bureau de change whilst on your trip to Italy, our local guides can point you in the right direction.

How long is a flight to Italy?

According to Skyscanner, the average flight time between the UK and Rome, Italy's capital, is around two and a half hours. Exact flight times will vary slightly depending on which UK airport you're travelling from and your destination in Italy.

What's the best time of year for a trip to Italy?

The ideal time of year will depend on your specific tour or activity of choice. For example, you might want to choose a cooler time of year to experience an Italian cycling holiday. Or perhaps you want to make the most of balmy, sun-filled days by the beach or experience a scenic summer boat trip. When considering the best time of year for your Italy tour, you might want to think about how busy it's likely to be. The summer months from June to September attract the most tourists. As July and August can see sweltering temperatures, it might be wise to avoid major cities such as Rome and Florence at this time if you'd rather skip the crowds and heat. Holiday seasons such as Christmas and Easter can be wonderful times for an Italy trip to experience the local festivities. However, it's worth bearing in mind that some attractions, activities, and shops may close or operate restricted hours during these times.

Can I join a tour of Italy alone?

Absolutely. Our small groups are made up of like-minded adventurers, keen to explore Italy and share their experiences with others. Many life-long friendships have been forged on our Italy tours, while our tour leaders are very experienced in bringing groups together.

What are the most popular tours in Italy?

Our extensive range of Italy trips include some of the most popular destinations: Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and Rome to name a few. However, our aim is always to go beyond the tourist hotspots, using the local knowledge of our tour leaders to show you their Italy.

What type of accommodation does Exodus use in Italy?

Like the country itself, Italy has a wide range of places to stay, from rural agriturismos (farmstays) to the cave hotels of Matera. In general, we use small, locally owned accommodation wherever possible. If you’d prefer a little bit of luxury, opt for one of our Premium Adventures, in which we end most nights in stylish accommodation.

What do I need to pack for a tour in Italy?

Your packing list will depend on where you are going and the season. To help, each of our Trip Notes includes an essential equipment section, which details the must-haves for your luggage.

How many people will I be traveling with on a small-group tour of Italy?

Our trips to Italy have group sizes of four to 16 people. You’ll always be joined by a Tour Leader, plus any other support staff needed for your adventure.

Do I need to leave a tip in Italy?

Tipping is not a necessity in Italy but is common in restaurants and for other services – typically around 10%. Some restaurants will add a servizio to your bill, meaning your tip is included.

Italy Tours

Name: Italy
Brand: Exodus
Rating: 4.7 (2088 reviews)

Go beyond the city break and discover the real Italy, the way the Italians do. Saluti!

Tours in Italy

Embark on a small-group adventure in Italy, where our hiking, cycling and cultural trips offer an exciting take on la dolce vita. We’ve run tours here for decades, so we have an extensive range of Italy trips to discover, from a culture-filled food tour of Sicily to a challenging trek in the cloud-piercing Dolomites.

In the south is the Amalfi Coast, one of the most popular regions on our Italy tours. Base yourself at our long-term partner hotel Due Torri to explore pretty Positano, seductive Sorrento, and the Path of the Gods, perhaps the most beautiful coastal hike in Europe. On the other side of the boot is Puglia, a region of twisted olive trees, countryside trails for cycling, and unique old towns protected by UNESCO.

In Italy’s heartland are the adjoined regions of Tuscany and Umbria, both renowned for their rolling hills, vineyards and scenic walking trails. Yet, unknown to many, the north of Tuscany is mountainous, offering harder treks for keen hikers. And for a complete change of scene, head north to the Dolomites to join our expert mountain leaders for more challenging treks or a snowshoe adventure.

Our Top TRIPS TO Italy

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Activities in Italy

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Our Best Trips to Italy

8 Days from 1 680 €

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Discover the highlights of Europe’s most dramatic coastline on foot with true experts of the region

Walking & Trekking

8 Days from 1 680 €

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Experience the summer highlights of Italy's Amalfi coast on foot

Walking & Trekking

8 Days from 2 700 €

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Superb walking in Italy's most spectacular mountain range

Walking & Trekking

8 Days from 1 860 €

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Discover one of the world's most fascinating destination

Culture

8 Days from 2 215 €

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Experience the magic of Italy in Tuscany

Walking & Trekking

8 Days from 1 920 €

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Unveil one of the world's best wine regions in Italy.

Walking & Trekking

8 Days from 2 340 €

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Cycle from the UNESCO town of Matera through Italy's heel to Lecce

Cycling

8 Days from 2 160 €

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Ride through the UNESCO Val di Noto and Montalbano's filming locations

Cycling

9 Days from 2 280 €

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Discover Baroque towns and Greek ruins framed by beautiful scenery

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Our Top 5 Tours in Italy

1. Amalfi Coast: With shimmering seas, soaring cliffs and glittering coves, the Amalfi Coast is a great introduction to our Italy tours and practically a second home for us. Based at Hotel Due Torri, we explore the best of the region: secluded mountain paths, cliffside towns and chic Capri, often with the chance to visit Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius.

2. Tuscany: From the rolling vineyards of the south to the mountainous north, our trips to Tuscany take you away from the tourists. Explore by bike or on foot, but always with the chance to fuel your adventure with great food and world-renowned wines.

3. Sicily: Our Sicily tours get under the skin of Italy’s largest island – a culture-packed destination of ancient ruins, medieval churches and prehistoric caves. And then there’s the food: pronounced by locals as the best in Italy.

4. The Dolomites: Spectacular mountain routes are linked by a series of fixed cables, ladders and bridges. Ranging from simple to technically difficult, they give you the opportunity to explore breath-taking mountain scenery on our walking and trekking tours.

5. Puglia: The heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia is one of the lesser-known destinations from our Italy tours. Don’t let that fool you. The Apulia region will surprise you with its picturesque landscapes, ancient hilltop towns, emerald waters, and lush farmlands dotted by ancient olive trees and conical shepherd huts known as trulli.

With so much to see and experience, you’ll not want to miss our trips to Italy.

What our Italy Tour experts say?

Very enjoyable trip, with a nice variety of different walking routes. Luckily our group was on a similar fitness level, so we were able to always walk together. Most challenging are the stairs, felt like never ending… but the views were worth the effort.
The hotel is good regarding staff (very friendly and great service) and cleanness . Dinner was sometimes really nice, on other days a bit fade, which I found unusual for Italian cuisine. The breakfast was poor, unfortunately, every day the same (limited) choice, warm dishes were only offered during the first days. The standard rooms are small and can be dark, the superior room was nice (although at rather high extra cost, something for Exodus to rethink…). While the trip is highly recommended for the walks and overall experiences (5 stars), the hotel gets only 3 stars… also the “Eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher” was missing for breakfast 😉

Angelika Ernst Walking the Amalfi Coast

Sardinia is a beautiful island and the south west part where we were is different from other parts of the island – secluded, no celebrities, great mix of beach and nature, and genuine Sardinian food. We had two guides, both were excellent. The tour was well organised, everyone was kept together and safety felt like a priority. I like that they organised snacks and drinks for our stops, including electrolyte drinks! Negatives – we feel this tour doesn’t offer value for money. Pro rata it is one of the most expensive cycling tours in Europe but the accommodation quality was low. Only two working ACs, showers were old and with weak water pressure. When we all arrived, some hotels didn’t have enough hot water so people who went for the shower late ended up having a cold shower. For one hotel where there was no working AC (muma hostel), we were told it was too late at night to call the electrician but they would repair it the next morning (but we were only there for one night!). Later our group leader told us that the AC in that particular room had not been working for the last 2 weeks. There was no offer to move us to a different room. We didn’t appreciate being lied to and will leave a review about this on the hotel’s website. Also note that the support van was small and filled with our bags so there’s only 1-2 spaces for people to sit if anyone decides not to do the hill climb. Though with the e-bikes I think this probably won’t be much of a problem.

Bernadette Bhakti Cycling in Sardinia

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Exodus Does a Taste of Italy

Amalfi Coast with Exodus

Discover the Amalfi Coast’s lemon and olive groves, precipitous cliffs and chic seaside towns. The Amalfi Coast is Exodus’ best-loved region, with Walking the Amalfi Coast topping our bestselling adventure list for six years running!

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Meet the Expert

Julia Bianco – Lead Product Manager Europe

“Raised in the countryside of North Italy, I cherish la vendemmia (the harvest). Picking grapes with family and friends, then sharing food and wine, are some of my best memories, so returning home in September and October always brings back the magic of those moments. Prosecco, Tuscany and Umbria are ideal destinations to celebrate the occasion. ”

What’s the weather like in Italy?

Italy’s climate varies throughout the country but visitors can expect hot, dry summers and fairly cold, rainy winters. Similar to the UK, spring and autumn can bring both pleasant weather and cooler, wetter conditions.

Central and southern Italy experience the hottest, driest summer months with the major cities seeing temperatures of up to 40 degrees in July and August. October and November see the most rainfall in the north of the country, while the Italian Alps is the place to go for winter snow activities.

How many days is ideal for a trip to Italy?

Our tours to Italy take place over six to 15 days, with most of our trips lasting eight days in total. The exact length depends on the tour and itinerary chosen but we’ve tailored all our Italy trips to make sure you get the most out of your visit.

Along with organised activities and sightseeing, you’ll often get free time in your itinerary to soak up the atmosphere and explore or relax however you want.

FAQs on Tours in Italy

We’ve collated answers to frequent questions about our tours in Italy. If you still need more information, contact our expert team who will be happy to help.