10 Shore Excursions with Lunch in Italy Worth Booking

1.Capri Day Trip with Lunch from Naples

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 68 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $165Our pick

Travel from Naples to Capri by high-speed boat, ride a shared minibus to Anacapri, enjoy free time, lunch, and a guided walk to the Gardens of Augustus. Guides such as Dominick, Fabrizio, and Pepe have helped make the day run smoothly, but timing can suffer when ferries or groups are delayed.

“Anna was so enjoyable.....all who met us were prompt and super nice!!! Capri was wonderful and everything went smoothly! The lunch,which was included was the best meal in Italy!!!!”

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2.Naples/Salerno Port: Pompeii & Vesuvius – lunch or wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $156Best value

Start with port pickup at 8:00 a.m., then spend two hours touring Pompeii with a local guide and two hours exploring Vesuvius National Park on your own. Naples cruisers receive lunch, while the ride includes onboard commentary. Guides may include Raffaello, TiTi, or Bruno.

“Kind tour guide, very informative, they met us on time exactly where they instructed us they would. Very polite. Lunch was delicious after Pompeii and needed before Vesuvius, which was also a great experience!”

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3.Tarquinia & Unesco Site Visit with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · from $219

Travel in a small group from Civitavecchia to Tarquinia with an English or Italian-speaking driver, visiting painted Etruscan tombs, the Palazzo Vitelleschi museum, and a traditional restaurant lunch. Guides such as Andrea and Mirko add local stories and flexible pacing. An optional Etruscopolis visit adds underground homes and a quarry.

“What a great day! Merko met us on time at the Passo Della Pace and took us in his vehicle directly to the Etruscan Village where we had an opportunity to visit the various tombs on our own and at our own pace. We then walked to the old town and Merko showed us historic churches and scenic viewpoints describing them as he spent time there in his youth. One of the highlights of the day was a sumptuous lunch at a local restaurant (not a tourist joint) before taking us to the Museo which expanded on what we saw at the site. Mirko also assisted us in finding a…”

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4.From Messina Cruise Terminal: Private Godfather tour + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $355

From Messina port, your private English-speaking guide drives you to Savoca and Forza d’Agro, where you’ll see Bar Vitelli, Michael and Apollonia’s wedding church, medieval streets, Norman castle remains, and movie locations from The Godfather. A traditional Sicilian lunch, local wine, sea views, and flexible time with guides such as Maurizio, Marco, or Bruno round out the day.

“Maurizio was our driver very kind professional and knowledgeable of Sicily. The towns the Godfather was filmed in were so rustic and breathtaking!! We took our time to walk around and take in the history and beauty of these places. The movie history and sites just add to the experience!! Loved everything! Maurizio also setup a private lunch at an authentic Sicilian restaurant SIKANAI, the owner cooked and served us a delicious (the best!) beautiful meal and the view was spectacular. We’re still in awe of this tour.. just ask for Maurizio he’s the best! Just go, see what the Coppola vision was you won’t regret it!”

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5.Etna Private tour from Messina Cruise Terminal + Lunch at Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $416

Travel by private car from Messina to Mount Etna, stopping for local honey, olive oil, wine, and liqueur tastings before walking around the Sartorius Craters at 1,700 meters. Finish at a family winery for a cellar visit, Sicilian lunch, and four Etna wines. Guides such as Marco, Maurizio, Alberto, and Roberto have led this route.

“We had such a blast with Roberto on this tour! He was so passionate and knowledgeable about his job around where he lives. The honey, olive oil, and liquor tasting was so fun and delicious! Then we visited the top of Etna where we got to learn about the history. And finished it all of with an amazing lunch and wine tasting with great views and a tour of the historic winery. Highly recommend and wish we could be back there now!”

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6.Private Etna tour from Messina Cruise Terminal+ Lunch at Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $316

Travel by private car from Messina, Taormina, or Catania to Mount Etna with a local guide such as Massimo, Marco, Alberto, or Mauricio. Visit lava craters and a honey shop, then enjoy Sicilian food and four Etna DOC wines at a winery. A cable car and 4x4 ride to 3,000 meters costs extra.

“Johnny and Marco were wonderful guides. We had only a few brief cruise hours to spend. We saw Etna and got a comprehensive overview and a bit of a walk. When we spied an interesting food fest, they were flexible enough to accommodate our curiousity. The winery visit was delightful. Excellent pair to give you a taste of Sicily.”

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7.San Gimignano with Lunch and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Travel from Livorno by small-group shuttle to San Gimignano, then continue to Tenuta Torciano Winery for a four-course Tuscan lunch, eight wines, three olive oils, and balsamic vinegar. A sommelier leads the tasting, while a private driver handles the scenic route. Allow extra time and about 10 EUR each way for the taxi to the meeting point.

“The drive was scenic with a stop in an old village in the Tuscan countryside. We then arrived at the winery. Beautiful winery in an breathtaking location with amazing wine and food!”

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8.Pisa, Lucca, and Lunch at a Tuscan Winery from Livorno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $473

Travel from Livorno with an English-speaking driver such as Nikki, Sabrina, or Claudia. See Pisa’s Campo dei Miracoli, spend three hours in walled Lucca, then enjoy a homemade Tuscan lunch and 6 to 8 wine pairings at Fattoria Carmignani. The private tour lasts 7 to 8 hours, but lunch costs extra.

“We had a great tour with Nikki and Sabrina. We went to the leaning tower of Pisa, rode a bike on the city wall of Lucca and had lunch at a local winery. The overall experience is wonderful and it turned out to be the excursion that our family (7 adults and 5 kids) enjoyed the most among our four excursions in Italy.”

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9.Private Chianti and SuperTuscan Tour 2 wineries with Light Lunch from Livorno

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $490

Leave Livorno by private, air-conditioned minivan and spend about five hours among Chianti wineries and farms. You will visit two estates, taste wine at both, meet an owner, learn about cheese making, and enjoy a light lunch. Guides including Massimo, Matea, and Michel have led highly praised outings.

“They stopped at the Capponi winery was fabulous. The host was gracious gave us a great tour of the facility and a wonderful understanding of their wines. She then had us taste six different wines and provided some like snacks to go along. A fabulous opening act. I wish I could say the same about the second. Prior to going I asked if the experience was suitable for my wife who uses a walker. I was assured it was. Upon getting there the hostesses who were quite gracious asked if we wanted to skip the tour because of her disability and go directly to eating lunch. We indicated you know…”

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10.San Gimignano and Winery Experience with Lunch from Livorno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $204

Travel from Livorno to San Gimignano and two Tuscan wineries in a small group with an English-speaking driver. You will have time for town views, shops, gelato, Chianti and Super Tuscan wines, extra-virgin olive oil, and a local lunch of cheese, ham, salami, and other fresh products. Cruise-port pickup and return are included.

“I have used a lot of drivers in Tuscany but hands down Maximo was the best. Everything was perfect. I was concerned about lunch and left it to them. They told me it would be a light lunch it was a five course meal with pairings. Wineries were all different but all deserve 5 stars. Never rushed beautiful day and lots of fun with Maximo.”

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