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Italy isn’t just a Sky High Sports destination, it’s where our journey began.
Since 2006, when Sky High Sports Director Richie Gledson first pulled on a jersey in the north near Milan, we’ve been building unrivalled connections across the country’s rugby heartlands. Nearly two decades on, our tours are powered by those local friendships, elite partnerships, and a deep respect for Italy’s unique sporting culture.
Rugby in Italy is thriving. From the historic strongholds of Parma and Treviso to the rugby-rich towns around Verona, the game is woven into the fabric of community life. At the grassroots level, passion runs deep. Clubs welcome touring sides with fierce competition on the pitch and legendary hospitality off it.
And with access to Italy’s pro franchises, Zebre Parma and Benetton Treviso, your squad can train like the best, watch top-level fixtures, and work with Italian internationals.
Every one of our Italian Tours is built from the inside. Thanks to our ties over the years with Italian legends like Marco Bortolami, George Biagi & Carlo Del Fava, your experience goes beyond the ordinary, training sessions with top coaches, match tickets at iconic stadiums, and post-match Terzo Tempo that feel more like family feasts than a formality.
Welcome to Parma—Italy’s best-kept rugby secret. Known worldwide for its Parma ham and parmesan cheese, this elegant city also boasts a proud rugby tradition, with Zebre Parma flying the flag in the United Rugby Championship. The city’s laid-back sophistication, historic centre, and excellent local clubs make it a perfect tour base. Expect tough matches, generous hospitality and the kind of post-game pasta that’ll stay with you longer than any bruise.
Rome is where ancient glory meets modern rugby ambition. The Eternal City offers iconic sights—Colosseum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain—and a fast-growing rugby scene centred around clubs like Fiamme Oro and Capitolina. Whether touring Stadio Olimpico or taking on Rome’s competitive sides, the capital serves up a spectacular blend of heritage and sport. Off the pitch, your squad will feast like emperors and explore one of the world’s greatest open-air museums. Rugby or not, Rome leaves a lasting impression.
In fair Verona, where Rugby meets Renaissance, this city offers far more than Romeo and Juliet. With one of Italy’s finest club setups at Rugby Verona’s Payanini Centre, matched by cobbled streets, pink marble amphitheatres and incredible food, it’s a dream location for any touring side. Just a stone’s throw from Lake Garda’s adventure offerings and the vineyards of Valpolicella, Verona brings together elite rugby, rich culture and unforgettable Italian character.
Treviso is the beating heart of Italian rugby. Home to Benetton Rugby and surrounded by passionate local clubs, this charming canal-crossed city offers an authentic Veneto experience away from the tourist crowds. Touring sides can expect fiercely contested fixtures, legendary coaching connections, and a warm, rugby-mad welcome. With Venice just a short hop away and the Alps looming to the north, Treviso blends history, competition and culture into one unbeatable destination.
Lido di Jesolo delivers beachside fun with a rugby heartbeat. Set on the Adriatic just outside Venice, this lively resort town offers sun, sea, and fiercely passionate rugby clubs from the Veneto region—Italy’s traditional rugby heartland. With Benetton Treviso nearby and Venice just a ferry ride away, Jesolo is perfect for mixing competition and culture. Add in a sightseeing stop at the incredible city of Venice, and you’ve got a tour to remember.
On and off the pitch, there are some spectacular experiences available across our destinations in Italy. From One-on-One coaching with the biggest names and the special Italian after-match Terzo Tempo hospitality to White Knuckle Activities and breathtaking sightseeing, Italy is and always will be our #1 Tour Destination
Training with Zebre Coaches at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi
Tickets to Zebre Parma Fixtures in the United Rugby Championship
Go Kart Grand Prix & Visit to the Home of Ferrari
The Culinary Capital of Italy
Visit our Favourite Italian Hosts at Rugby Colorno
Training Sessions & Games at Rugby Verona, Italy's #1 Rugby Facility.
White Water Rafting in the Dolomites
Boat Cruises on Lake Garda
Wine Tasting in Valpolicella
Stay in Italy's most beautiful City
Winter in beautiful Treviso or Summer on the coast at Lido di Jesolo
Rugby Experiences at La Ghirada, home of Benetton Treviso
Tickets to Benetton Treviso Matches at Stadio Monigo
Sightseeing in Venice
Go Kart Grand Prix, Waterparks & Paintball
Tickets to Six Nations Matches at Stadio Olimpico
Enroll in Gladiator School & Fight for your Freedom
Bicycle Tours through the Ancient Heart of Rome
Donate a Club Jersey at the Italian Rugby Museum
Visit the Coliseum, the Vatican, the Panthon and Trevi Fountain
Rugby Experiences at La Ghirada, home of Benetton Treviso
White Water Rafting in the Dolomites
Venice Day Trips including Grand Canal Vaporetto
Tickets to Benetton Treviso matches at Stadio Monigo
Italy's true Rugby Heartland
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