Friday, July 18, 2025
Perillo Tours, which has been leading U.S. travelers to Italy for 80+ years, has launched its 2026 Italy Tour Programs with two new itineraries. Emphasizing immersion with less time spent packing and unpacking, these tours enable travelers to experience two quintessential Italian cities and a gateway to the region’s wonders.
New Tours for 2026
Gems of Italy–Nine Days Exploring the Art, Food, and Beauty of Northern Italy
Perillo Tours unveils its new nine-day tour for those who love the rich pageantry of Italian life, and the elegance of a truly modern escape, Gems of Italy, which showcases Northern Italy’s cosmopolitan cities, historic relics and natural wonders. With three nights in Genoa, where Christopher Columbus was born, guests can explore the city’s seagoing roots and storied past. Day-trips from Genoa to neighbouring Portofino, to the wine region of Piemonte, and the stunning Cinque Terre will ensure travelers experience the area’s stunning nature and culinary heritage.
an itinerary highlight will be the participants hunting for truffles in the Piemonte region of Italy during this trip and enjoying an intimate wine-tasting session, allowing them the opportunity to& try the region’s best vintages.
The next leg of the trip will bring adventurers to Florence, the city where the Renaissance was born. Here, guests will spend four nights, exploring the city’s rich history and visiting the Uffizi Gallery, the Duomo, and Michelangelo’s David. Day excursions to Venice and the charming hilltop villages of Val d’Orcia round out this well-rounded Italian foray.
The Gems of Italy tour is priced from $3,695 a person, with departures from April to October 2026.
La Dolce Vita – Nine Days in Rome and Sorrento
For travelers who love a little bit of ancient history and mediterranean charm, the La Dolce Vita Tour is the way to go. This nine-day itinerary starts in Rome with three nights absorbing the sights of the Eternal City. Grandeurs of the Roman leg of the journey include stops at the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, and a visit to the haunting ruins of Pompeii.
Four nights in Sorrento, a beautiful resort that provides the perfect base from which to discover the beauty of the Amalfi Coast. Visitors have the chance to see picturesque coastal towns, including Capri and Positano, known for their beautiful views, and clear waters.
The La Dolce Vita tour is priced from $4,395 a person, and runs from April to October 2026.
Additional 2026 Italy Itineraries
Rome & Amalfi Coast Small Group Tour – The Best Of Italy Up Close and Personal!
For a more intimate experience, the nine-day Rome & Amalfi Coast small group tour gives you a small group perspective of these two Italian treasures. With a capacity for only 30 guests, we get to have a lazy, intimate trip as opposed to a regimented schedule from the big ships. Travelers will disembark in Rome, where they will spend three nights touring the historical sites such as the Sistine Chapel and Colosseum, as well as the ruins of Pompeii.
After Reggio, the tour moves onto Amalfi, spending four nights soaking up the coast and culture here. The picturesque towns of the Amalfi Coast, Ravello and Positano, provide a real taste of the rich culture and stunning vistas of Southern Italy for visitors.
This exclusive tour begins at $4,295 a person; departure dates are available from March through November 2026.
Sicily in a Taste – Taormina and Palermo A Nine Day Culinary Escape
The Sicily Taste tour highlights the abundant history and culinary traditions of Sicily, the jewel of Italy in the South. Itineraries Guests stay for four nights in the pretty seaside town of Taormina, from which they visit Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, and taste wines from the volcanic slopes. The group will investigate small towns like Savoca and Cefalù, a seaside beauty.
Travelers then spend three nights in Palermo, the bustling and chaotic capital of the island, where they will dive into its lively markets and ancient structures, such as the Cathedral of Palermo and the Norman Palace. A visit to the salt flats of Trapani [pictured] rounds out the tour, showcasing Sicily’s over-the-top natural beauty and fascinating farming past.
Rates for the Taste of Sicily trip begin at $3,795 a person, and departures are offered April through October 2026.
The Full 2026 Perillo Tours Italy Portfolio
In 2026, Perillo Tours will feature 13 Italy trips ranging to fit any style of traveler. Other bestselling experiences include the 10-day Vesuvius Tour exploring the historic towns of Rome, Sorrento and Florence, and the 13-night Italy North Classic that tours Milan, Venice, Florence, Sorrento and Rome.
Perillo Tours sets the pace with superior Italian service. With a variety of itineraries created to highlight Italy’s beautiful culture, remarkable landscape, and incredible food, there’s no other way to see the beauty of Italy during 2026.
