Inspiring Vacations Unveils New Tours for 2026

Inspired by “Nonna” and her way of doing things, the new ‘Nonna’s Italy Series’ is all about experiencing Italy properly – slowly, deliciously, and with the kind of tips, traditions, and insider knowledge that are passed down through generations.

The series taps into travellers’ growing appetite for slower, more immersive travel, with 48.1%* of travellers considering the number of nights in each city when choosing a tour – highlighting the increasing value placed on experiencing destinations more deeply. Food and wine are a major drawcard too, with 45.6%* of travellers booking tours specifically for these experiences.

Inspiring Vacations’ ‘Nonna’s Road Trip’ series features three itineraries, each offering fully escorted small group tours for up to 24 travellers:

Journey through Italy’s most iconic regions, from Tuscany’s vineyards and Venice, to the Cinque Terre and Puglia’s trulli villages. Explore Matera’s ancient caves and travel along the Amalfi Coast by boat, before finishing among the ruins of Pompeii. This road trip includes 22 nights in 4-star hotels, breakfast daily, plus 2 lunches and 5 dinners. Travel is seamless with a private taxi boat transfer in Venice, a ferry and coastal boat tour along the Amalfi Coast, and dedicated private transportation throughout.

For those short on time, Nonna’s expertise is also available on the 12 Day Nonna’s Northern Italian Road Trip (from $6,995pp; April, May and September 2027 departures) or 12 Day Nonna’s Southern Italian Road Trip (from $6,995pp; May to October 2027 departures).

Inspiring Vacations is constantly updating their product collection to ensure tours provide the best experience for travellers and take them where they want to go. Here’s a handle of new tours and fly stay cruise packages we thought you might like to see.

New Fly Stay Cruise packages include:

Scandinavian Winter Odyssey series – new 2027/28 season now available
The ideal was to experience a Scandi winter! All four itineraries include core Lapland experiences – travellers can shape their tour by adding on extra destinations or experiences without sacrificing Arctic-style adventures in Norway and Finland. Highlights include a night in a glass-roof Aurora cabin, Northern Lights viewing, visiting Santa Claus’ Village, and husky and reindeer safaris. Two of the four itineraries also feature an unforgettable 5-night coastal voyage with Havila Voyages in a Seaview cabin.