Meet STORY.

THERE'S A REASON why TripAdvisor® travelers describe Story Land & Sea® the way they do: We're the Leading Small Group Tour Company in the world. Our 'slow travel,' small group tours immerse you in the local culture, while our small group tour approach means you dine where the locals dine, explore with professional, easy-to-understand local expert guides, and stay in the hearts of cities and villages in boutique hotels.

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First Time with STORY?
Introducing Story Land & Sea®
The American-owned small group tour and adventure company is based in Denver. Its Italy's Great Cities Tour is recognized by travel expert Arthur Frommer as 'the perfect way to see Italy.' We agree. With no more than 16 travelers our small group tours to Italy, France, Ireland & Scotland, Austria & Switzerland, Africa, the South Pacific and the Americas feature our 'slow travel' approach which means expert Story Tour Captains, Story Way unique farm-to-table dining experiences, Chef-Prepared STORY Exclusives and more.
Special Access to amazing venues and our Unique Perspective Experiences combine for a world-class small group tour experience. Leave the Herd Behind with Story Land & Sea®

"We weren't tour people. Story changed that for us."

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Learn Why we use American Tour Captains & Local Guides –  Watch STORY's Travel Talks Small Group Touring

—  Story's Italy's Great Cities Tour continues to amaze guests from Venice to Rome and everything in between. From our unique Story Way® dining with unlimited premium beverages to our Complimentary Laundry Service - your Story of travel through Italy awaits you! Visit the true small group tour of Italy by clicking here.