ItalyPrivate Shore Excursions & Day Tours
Private Shore Trips offers Italy shore excursions from all the major ports including Civitavecchia, Livorno, Naples and Venice — plus 15 more Italian ports. Our Italy shore trips include English speaking drivers, guides and private transportation, with tours fully customizable to your interests and pace.
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Amalfi Coast, Italy
Shore Excursions - Positano, Pompeii & Capri
Private Amalfi and Positano shore excursions from the cruise port - the dramatic Amalfi coastline, the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the seaside town of Sorrento, and a private boat excursion to Capri. Exclusively for your group with an English-speaking guide. Rated 4.9/5.
$50 Deposit
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Ancona
Day Trips & Shore Excursions - Assisi, San Marino & the Adriatic Coast
Ancona sits on Italy's Adriatic coast in the Marche region - the closest major cruise port to Assisi and to San Marino, one of the smallest countries in the world. Private Shore Trips offers private day trips from Ancona, Italy for cruise passengers and hotel-based travelers - licensed local guides, private vehicles, and our back-to-ship guarantee on every excursion. Rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor.
$50 Deposit
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BariPrivate Puglia Shore Excursions & Tours
Bari is the gateway to Puglia in southern Italy. Available for cruise passengers and hotel-based travelers, our Bari tours visit the fairy-tale town of Alberobello with its famous trulli houses. Tours include English speaking guides with private vehicles. Custom itineraries available for all group sizes.
$50 Deposit
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Cagliari, Sardinia
Shore Excursions - Castello, Nora & Barumini Nuraghe
Private Cagliari shore excursions from the cruise port - the historic Castello district, the ancient Roman town of Nora, and the UNESCO World Heritage nuraghe of Barumini. Exclusively for your group with an English-speaking guide. Rated 4.9/5.
$50 Deposit
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Carrara, Italy
Shore Excursions - Florence, Pisa & Lucca
Private Carrara shore excursions from the cruise port - full day trips to Florence's Renaissance treasures, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the Tuscan walled city of Lucca. Exclusively for your group with an English-speaking driver-guide. Rated 4.9/5.
$50 Deposit
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Catania, Sicily
Shore Excursions - Taormina & Roman Villa
Private Catania shore excursions from the cruise port - Taormina's famous Greek-Roman Theater, a walking tour of Catania itself, and the mosaics of the ancient Roman Villa del Casale. Exclusively for your group with an English-speaking guide. Rated 4.9/5.
$50 Deposit
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Civitavecchia & Rome Transfers
Cruise Port, Airport & Hotel Transfers
Private transfers between Civitavecchia cruise port, Rome's Fiumicino Airport (FCO), and Rome hotels - every direction available. Professional driver with meet-and-greet service, 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on route.
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Genoa, Italy
Shore Excursions & Tours - Portofino, Cinque Terre & the Ligurian Coast
Genoa Italy tours and shore excursions from the cruise port - Portofino and the Tigullio Gulf, the five villages of Cinque Terre by vehicle and boat, a walking tour of Genoa's UNESCO medieval centro storico, and the panoramic viewpoints above the city. Private vehicles with English-speaking guides, exclusively for your group. Rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor.
$50 Deposit
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La Spezia
Shore Excursions - Florence & Pisa, Cinque Terre, Pisa & Lucca
La Spezia shore excursions and shore excursions from La Spezia cruise port - Florence with the Uffizi, Accademia and Ponte Vecchio, the Leaning Tower and Cathedral in Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli, the five villages of Cinque Terre by vehicle and boat, and the walled city of Lucca. Private driver-guides with skip-the-line tickets. Rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor.
$50 Deposit
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Livorno
Private Tuscany Shore Excursions & Tours
The port of Livorno is your gateway to Florence, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano and the Chianti wine region. Available for cruise passengers and hotel-based travelers, our Livorno shore trips include English speaking driver-guides with private vehicles.
$50 Deposit
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Messina
Messina Shore Excursions - Taormina, Mount Etna and Sicily
Messina is the gateway to eastern Sicily, with Taormina's ancient Greek theater and the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna both reachable in a single day. A private guide and vehicle take you beyond Messina's own Regional Museum and old town to the island's most famous sights, all timed to your ship's schedule.
$50 Deposit
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Milan, Italy
Private City Tours & Lake Como Day Trips
Private Milan tours - the Cathedral, La Scala Opera House, Sforza Castle, and day trips to the resort towns of Lake Como. Airport layover tours and Malpensa transfers also available. Exclusively for your group. Rated 4.9/5.
$50 Deposit
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Naples
Shore Excursions - Pompeii, Amalfi Coast & Capri
Explore the best of Naples on a private shore excursion from the cruise port. Visit the ancient ruins of Pompeii, drive the stunning Amalfi Coast through Positano and Ravello, discover the island of Capri by boat, or uncover Herculaneum with an expert licensed guide. Every Naples cruise excursion is exclusively for your group - private shore trips from Naples cruise port with no shared coaches and no fixed group schedules. Rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor.
$50 Deposit
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Olbia, Sardinia
Shore Excursions - Costa Smeralda & Porto Cervo
Private Olbia shore excursions from the cruise port - the exclusive resort town of Porto Cervo, the Neolithic archaeological site near Arzachena, and Sardinia's glamorous Costa Smeralda coastline. Exclusively for your group with an English-speaking guide. Rated 4.9/5.
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Palermo, Sicily
Shore Excursions - Monreale, Cefalu & the Valley of the Temples
Private Palermo shore excursions from the cruise port - the Norman Cathedral of Monreale, the coastal town of Cefalu, the archaeological sites of Segesta, Selinunte and the Valley of the Temples, and the medieval village of Erice. Exclusively for your group with an English-speaking guide. Rated 4.9/5.
$50 Deposit
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Portofino, Italy
Shore Excursions & Tours - Cinque Terre, Genoa & the Ligurian Coast
Portofino shore excursions and Portofino Italy tours from the cruise port - a walking tour of Portofino's pastel-painted harbour with a licensed local guide, a full-day excursion to the five villages of Cinque Terre, a combined Genoa and Portofino private tour, and a full-day tour of Genoa's UNESCO medieval centro storico. Private vehicles and expert guides, exclusively for your group. Rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor.
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Ravenna Cruise Port Transfers
Porto Corsini to Venice, Bologna & Beyond
Private transfers from Ravenna cruise port (Porto Corsini) to Venice hotels with water taxi, Venice Marco Polo Airport, and Bologna Airport - in both directions. Every transfer includes an English-speaking driver, private vehicle, meet and greet at the pier, and door-to-door service.
Also Available: City-to-City Transfers in a Premium Mercedes Vehicle
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Salerno
Shore Excursions - Amalfi Coast, Positano & Pompeii
Private Salerno shore excursions and shore trips reach the UNESCO World Heritage Amalfi Coast, including Positano and Amalfi, the ancient ruins of Pompeii, the Greek temples of Paestum, and the island of Capri. Every Salerno excursion is exclusively for your group with an English-speaking driver-guide and a private vehicle, available for cruise passengers and hotel-based travelers in Salerno, Italy. Rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor.
$50 Deposit
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Sorrento, Italy
Shore Excursions - Amalfi Coast, Pompeii & Capri
Private Sorrento shore excursions from the cruise port - the dramatic Amalfi Coast, the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, and a private boat excursion to the island of Capri. Exclusively for your group with an English-speaking guide. Rated 4.9/5.
$50 Deposit
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Taormina, Sicily
Shore Excursions - Greek Theater & The Godfather
Private Taormina shore excursions from the cruise port - the resort town's famous Greek-Roman theater above the Ionian Sea, and the Godfather film locations of Savoca and Forza d'Agro. Exclusively for your group with an English-speaking guide. Rated 4.9/5.
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Trieste - Venice Transfers
Cruise Port, Airport & Hotel Routes
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Venice
Shore Excursions, Shore Trips & Private Day Tours
Private Shore Trips offers Venice shore excursions and private shore trips for cruise passengers and hotel-based travelers - walking tours, gondola tours, Grand Canal cruises, Jewish heritage tours, and day trips to Verona and Padua. Venice excursions exclusively for your group with licensed English-speaking guides. Skip the crowded group tour and explore at your own pace. Rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor.
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Italy Shore Excursions & Shore Trips Italy - Rome, Amalfi Coast, Tuscany, Venice & Sicily
Italy shore excursions from Private Shore Trips cover more cruise ports than any other country in the Mediterranean - 20 ports from Venice in the north to Palermo and Catania in Sicily. The four most popular Italy shore trips concentrate the country's greatest experiences within reach of a single port day. From Civitavecchia, Rome shore excursions reach the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and Roman Forum, Trastevere, and the Appian Way - approximately 75 kilometers from the cruise terminal, a drive of 1 hour. From Naples, Amalfi Coast shore excursions follow the most dramatic coastal road in Europe to Positano and Ravello, while Pompeii - the Roman city buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD and preserved under 20 feet of volcanic ash - is 40 minutes southeast. From Livorno, Tuscany shore excursions reach Florence in 1.5 hours - the Uffizi Gallery, the Duomo, the Ponte Vecchio, and the Chianti wine region in the hills above the city. From Venice, Venice shore excursions explore the canal city, the Doge's Palace, and the islands of Murano and Burano.
Sicily shore excursions from Messina, Catania, and Palermo complete the picture - Taormina's Greek-Roman theater above the Ionian Sea, Mount Etna's craters and lava fields, and the Baroque piazzas of Palermo. All private Italy shore trips include a licensed English-speaking guide, a private vehicle for your group only, and our back-to-ship guarantee on every excursion from every Italian cruise port. Reserve with a $50 deposit.
Frequently Asked Questions - Italy Shore Excursions & Shore Trips Italy
Which Italian cruise ports give access to Rome?
Civitavecchia is the primary cruise port for Rome - approximately 75 kilometers northwest of the city, about 1 hour by private vehicle. Some itineraries also call at the nearby port of Civitavecchia with ships docking directly at the terminal. A Rome shore excursion from Civitavecchia typically covers the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and the historic center. Private Shore Trips also offers direct transfers between Civitavecchia cruise terminal and Rome's Fiumicino Airport and city hotels for post-cruise guests.
Can I visit Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast from Naples on the same day?
Yes - both are accessible from Naples cruise port on a full-day Italy shore excursion. Pompeii is approximately 40 minutes southeast of Naples, and the Amalfi Coast road begins at Sorrento, about 1 hour from the cruise terminal. A combined Pompeii and Amalfi Coast tour runs 8 to 9 hours - typically visiting Pompeii in the morning and the coastal road to Positano or Ravello in the afternoon. Your Private Shore Trips guide manages the timing to ensure a comfortable return to the Naples cruise port before your ship departs.
How far is Florence from Livorno cruise port?
Florence is approximately 90 kilometers northeast of Livorno cruise port - a drive of about 1 hour 15 minutes by private vehicle. Livorno is also the cruise port for Pisa (30 minutes) and the Cinque Terre villages (about 45 minutes north by private vehicle). A full-day Tuscany shore excursion from Livorno typically covers Florence and may include a wine tasting in the Chianti wine region in the hills south of the city, or a visit to Pisa before or after Florence.
What Italian cruise ports does Private Shore Trips cover?
Private Shore Trips covers 20 Italian cruise ports: Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples, Livorno (Tuscany), Venice, Messina (Sicily), Catania, Palermo, Genoa, La Spezia (Cinque Terre), Ravenna, Bari, Ancona, Salerno, Sorrento, Amalfi, Portofino, Cagliari (Sardinia), Olbia (Sardinia), Savona, and Carrara. Shore excursions and private tours are available from all 20 ports, with licensed local guides and private vehicles at every destination.
What is the back-to-ship guarantee on Italy shore excursions?
Our back-to-ship guarantee means that if an unforeseen delay during your private Italy shore excursion prevents you from returning to the cruise port before your ship departs, we will arrange and cover the cost of transportation to your next port of call. This guarantee applies to all private shore trips Italy booked through us from any Italian cruise port. Your tour must be scheduled to return 1.5 hours before the ship departs.
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