Italy Tours & Cruises in 2026

Discover Tuscany on this 8-day tour. Explore the Via Francigena, savor wine tastings, visit Siena and Florence, and enjoy scenic walks through Chianti vineyards and San Gimignano.

Discover Slovenia and Italy on a 14-day cruise from Ljubljana to Rome aboard S.S. La Venezia. Visit Lake Bled, Venice’s Doge’s Palace, Chioggia’s markets, and the ancient wonders of Rome. Savor regional wines, explore medieval towns, and enjoy private after-hours access to St. Mark’s Basilica.

Sail from Ljubljana to Venice on an 11-day Slovenia, Venice & the Jewels of Veneto river cruise aboard S.S. La Venezia. Visit Lake Bled, explore Postojna Caves and enjoy early access to St. Mark’s Basilica. Cruise through the Venetian Lagoon and discover vibrant Burano, Torcello, Chioggia, and Murano, plus historic cities like Padua and Vicenza.

Cruise the Italian coast on this 8-day trip from Nice. Stop in Livorno, Elba, Alghero, Porto Cervo, Porto Santo Stefano, and La Spezia. Explore old towns, enjoy wine tasting in Tuscany, visit Napoleon’s home, relax on quiet beaches, and tour the Cinque Terre or Portofino. Return to Nice with lasting views, local flavors, and rich coastal charm.

Set sail on a 12-day Star Clipper cruise from Venice, exploring Croatia's coastal gems and Montenegro's Kotor. Discover Italy's Apulia region, Sicily's Taormina, and end your journey in Civitavecchia, just outside Rome.

Embark on a 10-day Ancient Shores of Sicily and Malta cruise, aboard Sea Cloud II. Explore ancient cities, UNESCO-listed temples, and landscapes shaped by the Romans, Greeks, and Carthaginians. Visit Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, the Ggantija Temples, and Valletta, stroll medieval Erice, and tour The Godfather’s Castello degli Schiavi.

Join a 12-day cruise on the Star Clipper, starting from Civitavecchia and exploring Italy's Pontine Islands, the Aeolian Islands, and Sicily. Discover Greece's historic sites, including Olympia and picturesque Hydra, before concluding in Athens.

This 9-day Southern France and Italian Riviera cruise with Smithsonian Journeys sails from Barcelona to Civitavecchia on the Le Champlain. Explore the rich history and culture of the fabled lands on the northern shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

Embark on this 9-day cruise aboard the World Traveller from Venice to Athens, exploring the Adriatic and Aegean Seas. Highlights include Venice’s canals, Sibenik’s fortresses, Parga’s vibrant coastal setting, Delphi’s ancient ruins, sailing the Corinth Canal, Nafplion’s Venetian castles, and Athens’ iconic landmarks.

Embark on an 8-day Le Boreal cruise from Valletta to Barcelona. Visit Sicily’s historic cities, Sardinia’s archaeological treasures, and the Balearic Islands’ stunning landscapes. Shore excursions, transfers, and expert-led discussions with Smithsonian Journeys.

Set sail on an 8-day Royal Clipper cruise through the Mediterranean, exploring beautiful coastal towns in France, Italy, and Corsica. Enjoy vibrant markets in Nice, stunning views in Portofino, and relax on St. Tropez’s famed Pampelonne Beach.

Experience an 8-day Mediterranean sailing adventure from Civitavecchia, exploring Sicily, the Amalfi Coast, and the Aeolian and Pontine Islands aboard Star Clipper. Sail past Stromboli’s active volcano, wander historic Messina, and admire the coastal beauty of Amalfi and Sorrento. Explore Ponza’s unspoiled charm before returning to Rome’s port.