Top Italy Trips & Tours in October 2026

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.

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.

Embark on a 6-day Mediterranean cruise from Piraeus to Valletta aboard the Star Clipper, visiting historic sites in Greece, Italy, and Malta. Highlights include Monemvasia, Pilos, and Syracuse, concluding in Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Sail the Mediterranean on an 11-day cruise aboard the Star Flyer, visiting historic Valletta, tranquil Gozo, Sardinia’s Cagliari, Menorca, Palma de Mallorca, Cartagena, Motril, and Malaga, with relaxing days at sea.

On this 10-day tour, hike through the stunning Mont Blanc mountain range between Italy and France to see the panoramic vistas, beautiful mountain huts, and serene lakes and pass through enchanting mountain villages.

Sail from Athens to Valletta on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d’Urville. Visit Nafplion, Monemvasia, Gythio, Corfu, Gallipoli, and Syracuse. From ancient fortresses and neoclassical towns to volcanic coasts and baroque streets, explore the deep cultural heritage of Greece, Italy, and Malta along the Ionian and Aegean seas.

Set sail on a 20-day cruise aboard the Star Flyer, exploring UNESCO-listed Valletta, Gozo’s myths, and scenic Mediterranean gems. Highlights include Gothic Palma, Cartagena’s ruins, and Tenerife’s towering Mount Teide.

Drive through stunning mountain scenery to see the panoramic vistas and serene lakes, and pass through enchanting mountain villages on this 8-day tour to the Dolomites mountain range in Italy. Visit