Choose your Italy: Oscar Wilde Tours offers two distinct, expert-led LGBTQ+ history journeys in 2026. 

On the Call Me By Your Name Tour of Northern Italy (Sept. 25–Oct. 5, 2026), follow Elio and Oliver through the film’s unforgettable landscapes—Milan, Crema, the lakes, Verona, Vicenza, and Venice—while uncovering queer stories from Leonardo da Vinci to Death in Venice. 

Then, on the Gay Italy History and Art Tour (Oct. 8–17, 2026), explore Florence, Naples, Pompeii, Capri, and Rome through the gay lives, loves, and masterpieces of Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Hadrian and Antinous, and more. 

Led by gay historian Professor Andrew Lear, both small-group tours reveal Italy without the straightwashing—with extraordinary art, food, and history at every stop.

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CURAH Travel designs thoughtful, personalized journeys in Africa and around the world. Founded by partners Rahim and Curtis, CURAH was created as an antidote to modern travel overload—no endless tabs, no cookie‑cutter itineraries, just pressure‑free planning designed around how travelers want to experience a destination. The name CURAH merges the founders’ first names, reflecting the partnership, trust, and collaboration behind every journey they create.

Known for its African expertise through CURAH Africa, the brand’s signature safari and expedition collection, CURAH crafts unforgettable safaris, expeditions, and adventure‑driven journeys across Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Namibia, Egypt, Morocco, and Southern Africa, along with island escapes like Zanzibar and Seychelles. Drawing on Rahim’s Tanzanian roots and deep regional insight, CURAH creates immersive experiences featuring iconic wildlife, meaningful cultural connections, exceptional guides, and beautiful lodges—all curated with care, inclusivity, and LGBTQ+ travelers in mind.

Beyond Africa, CURAH also plans global adventure travel, river and ocean cruises, luxury rail journeys, and multi‑country itineraries, seamlessly managing flights and logistics every step of the way.

Africa is where our story began—but our journeys reach far beyond.

Your journey, your way.

Size isn’t everything—but who doesn’t love a nice long cruise?! We sure do, so from May 30 - June 10, 2027, we’re embarking on our longest cruise to date. This 12-day round trip from Athens along the Adriatic Coast takes in four countries: Greece, Turkey, Croatia, and Montenegro. There’ll be a total of eight stops along the route, including Dubrovnik, Kotor, Santorini, Corfu, Crete, and an overnight stay at everyone’s favorite gay island—Mykonos. Expect everything from sun-soaked beach days to late-night parties to epic bar crawls.

Virgin Voyages aren’t like other cruises. Say goodbye to tacky buffets, clichéd shows, and hidden charges. Instead, enjoy high-class restaurants, cutting-edge entertainment, and nearly everything—except booze, of course—completely included. Even better, it’s entirely adults-only. Not exclusively gay, but definitely gay-loving. Aboard the Scarlet Lady, expect themed parties—from a pajama night to Scarlet Night—plus drag shows, bars, eateries, and nonstop surprises. It’s a bold, indulgent floating playground.

As part of our gay group, you’ll have friends before you even board through our WhatsApp groups, plus access to hosted dinners, events, and parties. We welcome couples, throuples, and solo travelers alike—come as you are, and you’ll leave with lasting memories and new friendships. Thinking about joining, but want more details? Watch our webinar with the Virgin Voyages team to learn all about the breathtaking itinerary, amazing onboard experience, incredible restaurants, and much more!

SPECIAL OFFERS!

Countless kings and queens have shaped the kingdoms of Hungary, Austria, and Slovakia throughout the centuries into the storybook-beautiful and culturally rich places they are today. So we decided—why not bring a few queens of our own to walk, or rather cruise, in their footsteps for our 7-day Danube River Cruise from August 22–29, 2027?

Join our royal crew aboard a luxurious yet intimate vessel as we meet in Budapest, Hungary’s stunning capital, known for its ornate bridges, thermal baths, and ruin bars. After a grand opening feast, we’ll sail to Esztergom, home to a hilltop basilica, then continue to Linz with an optional visit to Mozart's birthplace, Salzburg. Next, we stop in Slovakia’s capital Bratislava before arriving in Vienna, Austria’s imperial city of music, palaces -taking time for a nighttime excursion into the local gay scene.

You’ll be treated like royalty aboard, too, with gourmet meals, alcoholic drinks, and curated shore excursions all included. What’s more we’ll have a rooftop pool, lounge, bar, spa, and three restaurants at our disposal!

BOOKING WINDOW EXTENDED + SPECIAL OFFERS!

Our cruise line has allowed us to extend our booking window by 1 month. If you missed the boat last time, there’s still a chance to join. Book your cabin by May 26, 2026, before our group block expires and availability is no longer guaranteed.

As Pride Month approaches, Italy Gay Travels is proud to unveil its exclusive Rainbow Friday promotion! Book selected late 2026 departures or any of our extraordinary 2027 all-gay small group vacations in Italy, Spain, and beyond by June 1st to enjoy savings of up to €1,000. Since 2017, Italy Gay Travels has been a proudly gay-owned boutique tour operator, curating luxury LGBTQ+ travel experiences for international guests seeking authentic connections, stylish adventures, and unforgettable memories. With small groups of up to 12 travelers, personalized service, and carefully crafted itineraries, we create journeys where community, comfort, and celebration come together. Discover all eligible trips and explore the full range of Rainbow Friday offers at the Rainbow Friday Deals Page.

Doom scrolling is so 2010’s. Podcasts are back in, and thank goodness for that.

In an exhausting world of rapid-fire opinions squeezed into 280 characters or less, where wit masquerades as wisdom and rage bait chokes the humanity out of any topic, podcasts are a welcome blast of fresh air for our gray matter. What’s more, a good podcast can turn a commute, workout, or late-night spiral into something smarter, funnier, and far more connected to real community—LGBTQ+ communities in particular. And it’s you who chooses your topic of interest, instead of an algorithm. Your podcast of choice could cover gay culture, politics, dating, identity, comedy, mental health, gaming, sex… you name it, there’s a podcast out there for you.