We've a full range of activities to choose from, each allowing you to discover Italy at your own pace and to enjoy all the hidden gems that the country has to offer.
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Contrasts of Puglia Cycling
From £1117
7 night cycling holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 bikes
Firmly tucked away in the South, Puglia is a sun-soaked region of deserted white sand beaches, unspoilt villages and gently rolling hills backing the clear emerald seas of the Adriatic. Highlights include UNESCO Alberobello and whitewashed Ostuni.
7 night cross country skiing in Italy | Single centre | Leisurely / Moderate
In the heart of the Italian Dolomites - a cross country skiers' mecca - the beautiful 4-star Hotel Bellevue exudes true old fashioned hospitality and offers luxurious spa, swimming pool, sauna. Steam room and massage treatments. 120kms of ski trails too!
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Heart of Venetia Cycling
From £759
7 night cycling holiday in Italy | Single centre | Choose 1 or 2 bikes
This single centre cycling holiday is a perfect choice for people wanting a genuine grass-roots Italian experience. You'll stay on a family-run farm, in the heart of the Venetian countryside, with private pool and vineyards. Venice, Verona and Padua are all possible day trips.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Secret Tuscany Walk
From £1008
7 night independent walking holiday in Italy | Single centre | 2 boots
Tucked away in the most northern corner of Tuscany are the beautiful wooded hills of the Alto Mugello where our walking takes place. Staying in a pretty mountaijn villagem, in a tiny 8-room hotel, you'll really get a grass-roots insight into life in the Italian mountains - it's like staying with old friends!
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Walking in the Cinque Terre & Ligurian Riviera
From £1339
10 night independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | Upper 2 boots
Italy's beautiful Ligurian Coast is both chic and stunning! On this 10-night holiday, you'll visit exclusive Portofino, stay in charming Portovenere and explore the world-famous Cinque Terre, a UNESCO world heritage site, honoured by artists for centuries.
8 night cycling holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | Upper 1 bike
One of the flattest cycling routes in our programme, this is a great holiday for older couples or first timers. Highlights include gorgeous Comacchio, historic Ravenna and the splendid Renaissance city of Ferrara.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Secrets of San Gimignano Cycling
From £1219
8 night cycling holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | Upper 2 bikes
This 8-night cycling holiday combines fabulously unspoilt Chianti countryside with the chance to visit the world-famous cities of Florence and Siena. You'll stay in high quality hotels, enjoy superb meals and relax by panoramic pools - views extend as far as Corsica on a clear day!
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Venetian Hills Walk
From £837
8 night independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
The wonderfully unspoilt Venetian countryside is only an hour or so from the great city of Venice, but couldn't be more different! Here is a landscape of rolling hills, shady forests, vineyards and fields ablaze with colourful flowers.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Volterra to San Gimignano Walk
From £1079
8 night independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
This 8-night walking holiday combines fabulously unspoilt Chianti countryside with the chance to visit the world-famous cities of Florence and Siena. You'll stay in a mix of friendly, family-run hotels, enjoy superb meals and relax by panoramic pools - views extend as far as Corsica on a clear day!
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Amalfi Coast Walk
From £1289
7 night guided walking holiday in Italy | Twin centre | 2 boots
The Amalfi Coast is renowned for its sensational scenery - the mountains drop into crystal blue seas and the towns cling vertiginously to limestone cliffs. You'll visit stunning Pompeii and stay in elegant Ravello where 'must see' sights include Moorish Vila Rufolo and its semi-tropical gardens.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Amalfi to Sorrento Walk
From £1208
8 night independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
There are few places in Italy as stunning as the Amalfi Coast with its emerald seas, plunging gorges and pastel villages linked by ancient walking paths. This linear walk follows the coast from elegant Amalfi to chic Sorrento, taking in en route vertical Positano and (optional) the beautiful island of Capri.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Aspects of Assisi Cycling
From £1148
8 night cycling holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | Lower 2 bikes
This 8-night holiday combines gentle pedalling through olive groves, sunflower fields and vineyards with time in gorgeous historic towns and sun-drenched villages. Highlights include mediaeval Bevagna, Etruscan Perugia, picture-postcard Spello and ancient Assisi.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Chianti Classic Walk
From £1334
10 night independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
A 10-night walking holiday that explores the fabulously unspoilt Chianti countryside, with the chance to visit the world-famous cities of Florence and Siena too! Stay in friendly, family-run hotels, including a beautifully restored C12 abbey, and enjoy superb meals.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Classic Lake Como Walk
From £1057
7 night independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
A holiday is full of amazing viewpoints and great Alpine scenery, with varied walks from quirky hotels in waterside villages. Each day you leave the glamorous promenades and villas to discover pilgrim paths, isolated abbeys and ancient tombs, seeing a side of Lake Como few others ever will.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Connoisseurs Tuscany
From £868
7 night independent walking holiday in Italy | Single centre | 1 boot
A perfect choice for foodies looking for gentle exercise by day and high quality, gourmet accommodation by night! This holiday is based in the unspoilt countryside of the Maremma, with walks possible both inland and on the nearby coast.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Contrasts of Chianti Cycling
From £1504
10 night cycling holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | Upper 2 bikes
This 10-night cycling tour combines fabulously unspoilt Chianti countryside with the chance to visit the world-famous cities of Florence and Siena. You'll stay in high quality hotels, enjoy superb meals and relax by panoramic pools with views that extend as far as Corsica on a clear day!
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Footsteps of St. Francis Walk
From £1038
8 night independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
This 8-night holiday combines relaxed walking through olive groves, sunflower fields and vineyards with time in gorgeous historic towns and sun-drenched villages. Highlights include Etruscan Perugia, picture-postcard Spello, ancient Assisi and the wild Subasio Natural Park.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Gastronomic Barolo Cycling
From £1489
8 night cycling holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 bikes
Superb hotels, world-famous wines and exceptional cuisine are just some of the reasons to choose this 8-night cycling holiday! The cycling takes you through softly rolling hills, sun-drenched hamlets and via the pretty wine towns of Barbaresco and Barolo.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Heart of Sardinia Walk
From £1178
7 night guided walking holiday in Italy | Twin centre | 2 boots
Beyond the sandy beaches and millionaires' yachts, Sardinia offers a land of shepherds' huts, traditional villages and tranquil valleys aching to be explored. On this twin centre holiday, you'll spend 3 nights inland before heading to the coast where you'll enjoy deserted white beaches and colourful fishing ports.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Highlights of Tuscany
From £1268
10 night guided walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 1 boot
Tuscany is packed with cultural and historic interest, hidden art treasures and more antiquarian sites than anywhere else on earth. Explore the great art cities of Florence and Siena, and stroll the stunning Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site favoured by artists and poets.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Hotel Astoria Garden
Short hotel break | Rome
From £63
The 3-star Hotel Astoria Garden has a most unusual feature: an internal garden complete with banana and orange trees! Centrally located near the main railway station, but in a quiet residential street, this is a really good base from which to explore. There are 34 rooms, all air-conditioned and recently refurbished. They have telephone, television, and ensuite bathrooms.
3 star hotel
Hotel Chiusarelli
Short hotel break | Siena
From £53
Hotel Chiusarelli is located just beyond Siena’s mediaeval walls and a ten-minute walk away from town’s main square, Il Campo. Its position on the edge of the historical centre is perfect as the hotel is spacious and quiet but still within walking distance of all the sights and restaurants. There is even a small garden to the front with palm trees and a quiet (except on Sunday afternoons when you will have a grandstand view of AC Siena’s matches!) veranda to the rear of the hotel.
The en-suite rooms have recently been renovated and are quite simple but comfortable.
3 star hotel
Hotel Cosimo De‘ Medici
Short hotel break | Florence
From £48
This 3-star hotel is beautifully decorated, with rooms in individual styles - some are traditionally Tuscan whilst others are funky and modern. Parts of the the building actually date back to the 18th century, and the reception and public rooms are designed with this in mind, with Persian rugs, stained glass windows and wrought iron doors in evidence.
Although just off the main Via Nazionale, only 2 minutes’ walk from the central station and 5 minutes from the Duomo, the hotel faces an internal courtyard for peace and quiet. All the rooms are double glazed, and all have air-conditioning so there is absolutely no reason not to have a good night’s sleep!
There is no restaurant at the hotel, but there is plenty of choice nearby.
3 star hotel
Hotel Fortuna
Short hotel break | Perugia
From £47
The traditional 3-star Hotel Fortuna is set right in the heart of the historic city. The building itself dates to the 14th century and was tastefully renovated in the early 1990's. There are still some original features - look out for the arched windows downstairs. All rooms are en suite with satellite TV, telephone, minibar and radio. There is a roof garden terrace - great views over the city and a bar/ lounge area.
3 star hotel
Hotel Il Convento
Short hotel break | Naples
From £39
Il Convento is located just a few minutes’ walk away from the Via Toledo shopping area and ten minutes away from the famous Piazza Plebiscito and Castel dell’Ovo, the hotel is ideally situated for a long weekend break or a short stopover.
The hotel is very cosy and has been recently renovated, with just fourteen tastefully decorated rooms, the hotel has a really homely feel to it.
3 star hotel
Hotel La Luna
Short hotel break | Lucca
From £68
The Hotel La Luna is a friendly hotel, tucked away in a quiet side street, just off the atmospheric Via Fillungo, the most sophisticated and exclusive street in Lucca's historic centre.
The original part of the hotel dates back to the 1200s when it was built elsewhere and then 'moved' about a century later to its present location. It now comprises of 2 buildings, with the 29 en suite rooms divided between the two. Breakfast is taken in the buffet breakfast room in the reception building, where there is also a small bar.
3 star hotel
Hotel Palazzo Murat
Short hotel break (coastal gem) | Positano
From £88
Situated in the very heart of the picturesque town of Positano, just a stone’s throw from the beach, the Palazzo Murat is a restored 18C palazzo which has been tastefully restored and furnished to reflect its original baroque architecture.
The hotel gets its name from Napoleon’s brother in law, Gioacchino Murat, who became the King of Naples in 1808 and who used the palazzo as his summer residence.
All rooms are ensuite. The hotel also offers a laundry service.
Breakfast here is a treat! Served in the hotel’s private garden, a sumptuous buffet includes homemade pasticcerie. There is also a cocktail bar in the hotel’s courtyard which opens in time for evening aperitivi.
4 star hotel
Hotel Touring
Short hotel break | Bologna
From £48
Our 3 star hotel is located next to the law courts in a quiet part of the old town, within the city walls. The hotel is tastefully decorated and furnished, to offer a very comfortable stay in Bologna.
The 34 rooms are very comfortable and a good size. The hotel’s best feature is its superb roof garden with views over the rooftops of the old city, which also benefits from a Jacuzzi!
3 star hotel
Islands of Sicily Walk
From £1168
9 night independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
Undoubtedly one of the most spectacular, varied and unique walks in our portfolio, taking in the beautiful Aeolian Islands as well as the immense and impressive Mount Etna - the largest active volcano in Europe!
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Locanda Senio
Short hotel break (rural retreat) | Palazzuolo sul Senio
From £101
This tiny hotel is set in the beautifully romantic wooded hills of the Alto Mugello. The most northerly corner of Tuscany, it is overlooked by the majestic Appenines, and lies in the centre of a 'magic triangle' with Bologna, Faenza and Florence at the corners.
Your hosts and chefs are Roberta and Ercole Lega. They only use organic ingredients in their tasty cuisine - including herbs straight for the hotel gardens. They vary the menu to reflect the seasons - if you’re there are the end of the summer, Ercole will be out in the woods at dawn collecting wild mushrooms for dinner that night!
The hotel has six rooms which are comfortable, quiet and traditionally decorated. There is also a small swimming pool, jacuzzi, sun terrace and sauna.
3 star hotel
Orvieto to Rome Walk
From £1128
8 night independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
Follow the ancient Via Francigena route of pilgrimage through some of Umbria and Lazio's loveliest hilltop towns. Quirky hotels, lovely cuisine and historical sites are everywhere you go. Passing through the city gates on your way to St Peter's you can picture the pilgrims making the same journey centuries ago.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Relais Villa Acquaviva
Short hotel break (gourmet getaway) | Montemerano
From £97
The Relais Villa Acquaviva is a haven of relaxation nestled within acres of vineyards and olive groves in the shadow of the lovely village of Montemerano.
Valentina and Serafino the owners have spent the past twenty years renovating the Villa and today it is an immaculate hotel. The Villa’s bedrooms are located within two buildings, one known as the “hotel” and the other as the “agriturismo”.
All rooms are ensuite and individually decorated in a traditional Tuscan style, with slate floors and wrought iron furniture.
The hotel has extensive grounds where you can relax during the daytime, as well as a lovely outdoor pool with jacuzzi and tennis courts. For complete relaxation, massages are also available on request.
4 acorn hotel
Relais Villa d’Amelia
Short hotel break (gourmet getaway) | Benevello
From £152
The Relais Villa d'Amelia is a luxuriously restored 19C family villa (and a member of the 'Small Luxury Hotels of the World'), just outside the Alta Langa village of Benevello.
The Villa d'Amelia has 37 ensuite rooms including three suites (one of which is located within the old chapel!) decorated in a modern style with neutral paints and dark leather and beech furnishings.
The hotel also boasts a central courtyard with sofas and chairs for relaxing outside, and a stunning lounge area complete with a grand piano!
Facilities at the hotel include a sauna, jacuzzi, Turkish bath, and lovely outdoor swimming pool.
4 star hotel
Secrets of Sicily Cycling
From £1158
8 night cycling holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 bikes
This 8-night cycling route explores Sicily's unspoilt western coast, a sun-drenched landscape of golden bays, azure waters, swaying vines and tiny farming hamlets unchanged over the years. Lots of historic interest too: mediaeval Erice, ancient Segesta and sea-facing Marsala.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Secrets of Sicily Walk
From £939
7 night independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
This triple centre holiday explores the unspoilt north western tip of Sicily and the nearby Egadi islands. It's a relatively undiscovered region where highlights include: pristine sandy beaches, coral-lined grottoes, ancient hill villages and marvellously preserved nature reserves.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Villas and Vineyards Cycling
From £967
8 night cycling holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 1 bike
Wonderfully flat hotel-to-hotel cycling route exploring the pretty villages, villas and castles of the Venetian countryside. Lots of historic interest and great regional cooking! A day trip to Venice is a 'must' with Padua and Vicenza also within reach.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Vineyards of Barolo Walk
From £1319
8 night independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
Superb hotels, world-famous wines and exceptional cuisine are just some of the reasons to choose this 8-night walking holiday! The route takes you through softly rolling hills, sun-drenched hamlets and via the pretty wine towns of Barbaresco and Barolo.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Walking in the Italian Dolomites
From £758
7 night independent walking holiday in Italy | Single centre | Upper 2 boots
The Italian Dolomites are a Mecca for high level walkers and this holiday combines superbly varied walking by day with luxury 4-star comfort at night - a highly sought mix! Excellent bird spotting, stunning flowers and unrivalled Alpine views.
