15 Private Car Days in Italy to Build a Day Around

1.Serravalle Designer Outlet Roundtrip Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,374 reviews · from $28Our pick

Ride from central Milan to Serravalle Designer Outlet in Piedmont, about 90 minutes each way. You get roughly six hours to browse more than 170 stores, including Prada, Gucci, Armani, Nike, and Adidas. The $28 roundtrip transfer is a simple choice if you want outlet shopping without arranging your own transport.

“Everything was perfect. Our guide had an abundance of knowledge and was amazing how she make us understand everything. Our bus driver was very friendly and was very kind to wait 10 minutes for my daughter and I”

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2.Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Arrival Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,977 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $46

Meet Bucintoro Viaggi at desk 71 at Marco Polo Airport, then take a shared boat toward San Marco, Rialto, or Piazzale Roma. The service suits two or more people and may drop you near your hotel when possible. Allow up to 30 minutes before boarding, and expect about an hour overall.

“The driver was very courteous and efficient. Easy to find and was right on time. Would definitely use again.”

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3.Rome Private Arrival Transfer: Fiumicino Airport to Hotel in Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,492 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $67

Prebook a private transfer from Rome Fiumicino Airport to your hotel or accommodation. A driver meets you in the arrivals hall by the NCC meeting point, helps with luggage, and drives your group of up to eight in a private vehicle. Drivers such as Stefano have also shared useful Rome tips along the way.

“Easy to find our driver with the instructions provided. He took our bags for us. A little bit of a walk from the airport to where the car was but after being on a plane for 9+ hours, it was nice to walk a little. The drive was great and our driver pointed out the Vatican City walls as we drove past. Dropped us off right at our hotel and got our bags out of the van. Great service overall!”

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4.Catacombs Guided Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,808 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $54

Travel from Piazza d’Aracoeli to Rome’s ancient catacombs by open bus, then follow a guided route through tomb-lined tunnels dating to the 2nd century AD. Guides speak six languages, and the ride can include commentary from drivers such as Alessandro. Optional add-ons cover the Capuchin Crypt or Trevi underground ruins.

“The Catacombs were great. The tour bus driver was excellent and lots of fun”

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5.Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Departure Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,806 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $46

Travel from one of 11 Venice or Lido pickup points to Marco Polo Airport by shared water taxi. Bucintoro Viaggi sets your meeting point and pickup time, helps with luggage, and may collect other passengers en route. The ride takes about an hour and offers a memorable final view of Venice, though clear directions and extra time matter.

“Excellent experience. Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate to see the views. The transfer was on time, the boat was beautiful. I totally would book again.”

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6.Catacombs and Capuchin Crypt Guided Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,606 reviews · 2.5 - 3.5 hours · from $41

Meet near Piazza Barberini for a guided visit to Rome’s bone-lined Capuchin Crypt and an early Christian catacomb. Guides such as Monica, Fiona, Davide, and Maria add context along the way, while private air-conditioned vans handle the trip outside the center. Expect 2.5 to 3.5 hours, walking, stairs, and no indoor photography.

“Monica was a fantastic guide with humor, balance, and local color commentary. On a more serious note, she did a fantastic job of presenting the Capuchin Crypt in a way that left space for any and all personal reactions. Highly recommend. Radios also worked shockingly well, even when we were in four separate tour vehicles navigating the complicated Italian traffic situation.”

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7.Positano and Amalfi Boat Trip with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,598 reviews · from $174

Set out from Sorrento with a crew such as Silvio, Rafael, Tony, or Valentino, then cruise past Punta Campanella, the Sirenuses, Praiano, and Fiordo di Furore. You get 90 minutes in Amalfi, 90 minutes in Positano, two swim stops, onboard drinks and snacks, and a return transfer.

“Amazing day! Fantastic guide and captain. Very friendly and made it fun. Best way to see Amalfi and Positano arriving from the coast. The views are breathtakingly beautiful. Must do!”

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8.Mount Vesuvius Transfer with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,247 reviews · from $51

Travel from Naples Central Station to Mount Vesuvius in an air-conditioned Around Vesuvio vehicle. Your English-speaking driver handles the mountain transfer and your €11.68 park ticket is included. You get about 1.5 hours at the summit, enough for the steep crater walk, photos, and views, but no dedicated guide.

“Took the stress out of travelling to Vesuvius. Generous time to explore. Instructions could be a bit more specific regarding meeting point (in front of the hotel).”

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9.Capri Island Boat Day Trip With Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 762 reviews · from $123

Travel from Sorrento to Capri with hotel pickup, a small group of up to 12, and a full boat circuit past the Faraglioni, grottos, Marina Piccola, and Punta Carena. Guides such as Italo, Giuseppe, Tony, and Valentino share island tips, serve drinks and snacks, and leave you four hours to visit Capri or Anacapri.

“Great time with the boat crew and bus driver , they made the day a lot of fun !”

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10.Appian Way E-bike Tour, Catacombs, Aqueducts & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 404 reviews · from $86

Meet near Circus Maximus for a private shuttle to the Appian Way. With guides such as Emanuele, Alessandro, and Alberto, you’ll ride an easy-assist mountain e-bike past catacombs, Roman tombs, aqueducts, and quiet parks. The 4.5-hour tour includes equipment, catacomb entry, and a small-group option.

“Amazing day with guide on bikes exploring the Roman countryside. Worth the effort!”

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11.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Optional Cruise Port Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 367 reviews · from $33

Start at Civitavecchia Cruise Port, then ride into central Rome and use the Big Bus route to reach major sights such as the Colosseum, Vatican, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps. You get about four hours in Rome, multilingual commentary, Wi-Fi, and headphones. The port transfer is optional.

“A wonderful chance to see the beautiful Amalfi coast in a few hours. The tour leader and driver were both very good. Loved the boat trip too.”

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12.Civitavecchia Private Transfer: From the Port to Rome Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $151Top rated

Meet your driver outside the Civitavecchia cruise terminal, then ride directly to Rome Fiumicino Airport in a private vehicle. Your driver holds a sign with the lead passenger’s name, helps with luggage, and waits for your group. Allow roughly 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes, with extra time for traffic.

“The driver arrived about 15 minutes prior to the time I'd booked, which was great because we actually got off the ship an hour earlier than I'd expected. Outside the terminal where Royal Caribbean had docked, I had super poor cell phone connectivity so trying to modify the pickup time at that point was nearly impossible. The driver had a sign with our name on it and was very friendly and an excellent driver. Overall, this was a very good way to get transported to the Rome airport.”

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13.Mount Vesuvius Guided Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 255 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Meet your English-speaking guide at Pompeii’s Porta Marina Superiore, then ride to Vesuvius for a guided climb to the crater rim. The uphill walk takes about 20 to 30 minutes and includes steep, dusty sections. Guides such as Mario and Simona add useful context about eruptions, geology, Pompeii, and Naples.

“I wasn't able to get the full experience due to a stomach illness manifesting upon reaching the top of the crater. This was obviously not due to anything related to our guide, Mario. He was fantastic and provided so much amazing information on the ride to Vesuvius, on the way up Vesuvius, and on the ride back. I only wish my stomach cooperated so that I could have had the full experience.”

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14.Day Tour of Pompeii and Vesuvius with Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 250 reviews

Explore Pompeii for two hours with a certified English or Italian guide, then ride by bus to Mount Vesuvius. Walk 15 to 20 minutes to the Gran Cono crater and enjoy about 90 minutes at the summit. Guides such as Igor and Ciro have led engaging tours, but the Vesuvius portion is unguided.

“Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius Tour Worth It Overall Overall, this activity was worth the money. The bus ride up to Mount Vesuvius was smooth and scenic, taking you as far up as cars are allowed. From there, it's a decent hike to reach the crater be prepared for a bit of a climb! One downside was the confusing ticket process we were directed to several different locations before finally getting the right spot. The Pompeii tour itself was informative and interesting, though the group size was quite large, which made it feel less personal. We were given earpieces to hear the guide better, but the signal cut out frequently, which…”

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15.Civitavecchia Private Transfer from ship to FCO airport or Rome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Meet your chauffeur at Civitavecchia cruise port, then ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Fiumicino Airport or your Rome hotel. Drivers such as Marco and Claudio assist with luggage, confirm plans ahead, and handle the roads while you relax. Allow extra care when booking for large groups.

“Our driver picked us up at 7:00AM as scheduled. He drove and very nice clean BMW sedan. We were at the airport in 45 minutes. I would highly recommend this service.”

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