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Few countries are as diverse as Italy. This sought-after destination offers everything that anyone could ever want from their adventure holiday - spectacular cities, diverse scenery, beautiful beaches, incredible architecture and the most delicious cuisine that you'll ever taste. You can experience all of this and more on one of our activity holidays in Italy. Whether you'd prefer to tackle the Paths of the Amalfi Coast, cycle the Venetian countryside, or walk the olive trails of Umbria, you can choose from a wide range of guided and self-guided options when you book your adventure tour to Italy with Headwater..

No matter where you stay in this glorious country, you'll have plenty of opportunities to make unforgettable memories.

Looking for walking routes through untouched greenery and an amazing array of wildflowers? Venice, Vicenza, Padua and Este offer wonderfully unspoilt ground on which to explore.

Perhaps you'd prefer to cycle? Allow one of our activity holidays in Italy to take you from Pisa to Florence, where you can pedal through famous spa towns, visit world-class art museums and take pictures at the leaning tower of Pisa. Alternatively, maybe cycling the wine trails of Umbria, where you can explore sun-drenched landscapes and panoramic views, sounds more to your taste.

If you want to upgrade your activity holiday in Italy to include flights, you can expect an average flight time of a couple of hours. To find out more information on flight prices and times, please get in contact with one of our team.

Looking to plan your next adventure holiday to Italy?

Italy is a country that offers so much for an unforgettable getaway but don't just take our word for it - see it for yourself. If you're about to plan your next holiday and have any questions about one of our adventure tours to Italy, one of our experienced team will be able to help.

Where can I go on an activity holiday in Italy?

We offer countless outstanding destinations for your activity holiday in Italy, as well as the possibility of multiple exciting spots just in one trip! Here are just a few of the places that you could visit:

THE AMALFI COAST

There are few places in Italy as stunning as the Amalfi Coast, with its emerald seas, pastel villages and scented lemon groves. You'll get to walk along the world's best coastal route, the 'Walk of the Gods', as you explore a region made up of the diverse islands of Procida, Ischia and Capri. As you travel through the gently rolling countryside filled with olive groves and vineyards, you'll take in the great shadow of Mount Vesuvius.

THE DOLOMITES

The Italian Dolomites are a Mecca for high-level walkers and cyclists so, if you're looking for an Italy adventure holiday that challenges you, then you're in the right place. Savour the snow-covered vistas of this UNESCO World Heritage site while you take advantage of country skiing and snowshoeing. Take routes leading into the Fanes-Sennes National Park and the jagged peaks of Tre Cime di Laverdo. Unrivalled alpine views are around every corner as you travel through the likes of Bolzano and Alta Val Pusteria.

VENETO

Our Veneto activity tours are the perfect choice for adventurers looking for a genuine grass-roots experience of Italy. Travel the winding paths and vineyards of the Venetian countryside before reaching famous Italian cities such as Venice and Verona. Explore the culture-rich streets of Padua and Vicenza, full of Renaissance history and charm, before stopping off to sample the delicious regional cuisine!

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Italy : Puglia

Cycling the Heel of Italy - Alberobello to Lecce

£1039


4.7 (44 reviews)

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Self-guided cycling

7 nights,
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Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : Umbria

Undiscovered Villages of Umbria Walk

£1079


4.7 (16 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : Umbria

The Wine Trails of Umbria Cycling

£1149


5.0 (2 reviews)

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Self-guided cycling

7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : The Dolomites

Cycling from the Dolomites to Venice

£1209


4.6 (9 reviews)

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Self-guided cycling

7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 1+
Leisurely plus

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Italy : The Bay of Naples

The Islands of Amalfi Walk

£1259


4.6 (14 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

7 nights,
twin centre

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy / Switzerland

Walking at Lakes Orta and Maggiore

£1519


4.9 (7 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

8 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : Puglia

Cycling the Heel of Italy - Matera to Lecce

£1639


4.7 (14 reviews)

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Self-guided cycling

11 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : Sicily

Walking the Highlights of Western Sicily

£1159


4.5 (104 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

7 nights,
twin centre

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : The Bay of Naples

The Amalfi Coast Walk

£2389


4.8 (93 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

8 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : Sicily

Volcanoes of Sicily Walk

£1499


4.4 (12 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : The Bay of Naples

Walking Amalfi's Path of the Gods

£899


5.0 (2 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

7 nights,
single centre

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : The Bay of Naples

Paths of the Amalfi Coast

£899


4.6 (28 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

7 nights,
single centre

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : Veneto

Heart of Veneto Cycling

£1069


4.8 (73 reviews)

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Self-guided cycling

7 nights,
single centre

Level: 1
Leisurely

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Italy : Puglia

Self Guided Walking in Puglia: From Lecce to Matera

£1109


4.7 (65 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 1
Leisurely

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Italy : Veneto

Bolzano, Verona & Venice Ride

£1129


4.7 (20 reviews)

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Self-guided cycling

7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : Veneto

Walking in the Venetian Hills

£1149


4.7 (91 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

8 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 1+
Leisurely plus

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Italy : Tuscany

A Taste of Tuscany Walking

£1269


4.9 (31 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

7 nights,
single centre

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : The Dolomites

Walks in The Italian Dolomites

£1279


4.9 (136 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

7 nights,
single centre

Level: 2+
Moderate plus

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Italy : Tuscany

A Taste of Tuscany Cycling

£1319


4.9 (29 reviews)

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Self-guided cycling

7 nights,
single centre

Level: 2+
Moderate plus

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Italy : Sicily

Secrets of Sicily Cycling

£1339


4.6 (25 reviews)

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Self-guided cycling

7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 1+
Leisurely plus

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Italy : The Dolomites

Walking the Dolomites of Alta Badia

£1469


4.8 (28 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

7 nights,
single centre

Level: 2+
Moderate plus

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Italy : Sicily

Cycling through Baroque Sicily

£1629


4.5 (23 reviews)

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Self-guided cycling

8 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

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Slovenia / Italy

Julian Alps to the Adriatic Cycling

£2229


4.8 (128 reviews)

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Self-guided cycling

10 nights,
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Level: 1+
Leisurely plus

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Italy : Puglia

Contrasts of Puglia Cycling

£1449


4.6 (126 reviews)

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7 nights,
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Level: 1+
Leisurely plus

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Italy : Piedmont

Gastronomic Barolo Cycling by e-bike

£2089


4.8 (89 reviews)

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Self-guided cycling

8 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : Piedmont

Gastronomic Barolo Walk

£2089


4.9 (97 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

8 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : Veneto

Walking in the Prosecco Hills

£819

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Self-guided walking

5 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : Liguria

Walking in the Cinque Terre and Portofino

£859


4.3 (7 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

6 nights,
single centre

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : Tuscany

Treasures of Tuscany Walk: San Gimignano to Volterra

£869

 
 

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Self-guided walking

7 nights,
twin centre

Level: 2+
Moderate plus

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Italy : Puglia

Undiscovered Puglia Walk - Discovering the South-East Coast

£899


4.8 (13 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 1+
Leisurely plus

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Italy : Sardinia

Walking Sardinia's Green Coast

£1009


5.0 (1 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : Italian Lakes

Cycling Lake Garda by e-bike

£1029


4.6 (5 reviews)

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Self-guided cycling

6 nights,
single centre

Level: 2+
Moderate plus

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Italy / Slovenia / Croatia

Adriatic Coast - Venice to Porec Ride

£1079


4.3 (3 reviews)

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Self-guided cycling

7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy / Slovenia / Croatia

Walking the Highlights of Istria: Italy, Slovenia & Croatia

£1099


5.0 (2 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

6 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : Tuscany

Cycling in Tuscany: Pisa to Florence

£1109


4.7 (9 reviews)

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Self-guided cycling

7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : The Dolomites

Cross-country skiing in the Dolomites

£1109


4.7 (3 reviews)

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Winter snow holiday

7 nights,
single centre



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Italy : Puglia

Journey through Puglia to Matera

£1129


4.8 (15 reviews)

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Cultural tour

7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

7 meals
included

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Italy : Campania

Coastal Cilento Walk

£1139


4.9 (9 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

8 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2+
Moderate plus

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Italy : The Bay of Naples

Gems of the Amalfi Coast Walking

£1169


4.8 (5 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

7 nights,
twin centre

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : Umbria

Walking on the Francigena Way

£1189


4.6 (11 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

9 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2+
Moderate plus

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Italy : Tuscany

Wine & Walk in Chianti

£1269


4.0 (2 reviews)

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Self-guided walking

7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : Sardinia

Undiscovered Sardinia Cycling

£1319


4.7 (19 reviews)

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Self-guided cycling

7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 1+
Leisurely plus

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Italy : Veneto

Northern Italy: Venice, Verona and Bologna

£1419

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Cultural tour

7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

7 meals
included

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Italy : Sicily

Sicily: Vino & Volcanoes

£1449


5.0 (2 reviews)

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Cultural tour

7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

8 meals
included

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Italy : Tuscany

Cycling the hills of San Gimignano by E-bike

£1479


4.0 (1 reviews)

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Self-guided cycling

7 nights,
single centre

Level: 2+ & 3

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Italy : Italian Lakes

Cycling the Italian Lakes

£1859


4.9 (9 reviews)

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Self-guided cycling

7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

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Italy : The Bay of Naples

Highlights of the Amalfi Coast

£1989

NEW FOR 2026

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Cultural tour

7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

7 meals
included

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Italy : Puglia

Highlights of Puglia Cycling

£2079


4.8 (13 reviews)

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Self-guided cycling

10 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 1+
Leisurely plus

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Italy : The Bay of Naples

Walking the Amalfi Coast

£1279


4.7 (12 reviews)

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Guided group walking

7 nights,
single centre

Level: 2
Moderate

Printed route
directions

Italy : Veneto

Walk The Prosecco Hills & Hidden Venice

£1509


4.8 (5 reviews)

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Guided group walking

7 nights,
single centre

Level: 2
Moderate

Printed route
directions

Italy : Puglia

Walking in Puglia & Matera

£1599


4.3 (12 reviews)

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Guided group walking

7 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

Printed route
directions

Italy : Sardinia

Walking in Sardinia

£1599


5.0 (1 reviews)

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Guided group walking

7 nights,
single centre

Level: 3
Stretching

Printed route
directions

Italy : The Dolomites

Snowshoeing in the Dolomites - Premium Adventure

£1679

 
 

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Winter snow holiday

7 nights,
single centre

Printed route
directions

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Italy : The Dolomites

Classic Dolomites - Premium

£2059


5.0 (1 reviews)

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Guided group walking

7 nights,
single centre

Level: 3
Stretching

Printed route
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Where appropriate, we grade our holidays based on distance, terrain, elevation gain, remoteness, etc and categorise them into 4 relative groups. This is ultimately subjective and may vary slightly day to day; for more advice, please see the specific trip page or call one of our friendly team.

Why choose Headwater for your adventure holiday to Italy?

We have a variety of activity holidays to Italy for every kind of adventurer, backed up by nearly 40 years of experience in creating getaways that stay with you forever. Whether you're cycling, walking or looking to do a bit of both, our team will do everything that we can to make the booking process as easy as possible.

  • Highly rated holidays - We have a 4.6 rating from many satisfied customers on Feefo so you can trust that our activity tours come strongly recommended.

  • Stunning destinations - Thanks to our five-step approval process, you get to pick from only the most beautiful locations and outstanding hotels.

  • Hassle-free booking - Not only do we craft your activity tour to Italy but we'll arrange your flights, too!

  • Winning awards - We've been recognised by the British Travel Awards for our adventure holidays across the globe, so you're guaranteed to get a holiday to remember.

  • Sustainability at heart - The People, Places & Planet plan is in place to help our tours to run sustainably and move us forward to becoming Nature Net Zero.

  • Benefitting communities - The Exodus Travel Foundation means that we're making a difference in social, conservation and disaster relief causes.

  • ABTA- and ATOL-protected - Book your Italy adventure tour with confidence thanks to both ABTA and ATOL protection. Learn more about your key rights when booking a holiday with us.

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