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Independent walking in Italy



Here is our range of independent walking holidays in Italy

These give you maximum flexibility as you travel at your own pace. Our independent walking holidays in Italy let you set off whenever youre ready, choose when and where to stop for lunch, and plan the day around your own personal agenda. We have a wide range of independent walking holidays to choose from: Venetia, Tuscany and Chianti on the mainland, or the islands of Sardinia, Sicily and Capri - plus many other destinations. Simply follow the links below for further details on any of our indepndent walking holidays in Italy.

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Undiscovered Villages of Umbria Walk
Italy: Umbria

Undiscovered Villages of Umbria Walk

This trip combines scenic walking, medieval towns and panoramic hilltop villages, following a mix of quiet country lanes, paths and trails. Along the way, admire the stunning valley vistas from the slopes of Monte Subasio, discover the secluded hermitage of St Francis nestled amongst ancient oak forest.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW07UR
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration7 nights, hotel-to-hotel
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £919per person, tour only

  • 12 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All continental breakfasts
  • Headwater navigation provided
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
The Islands of Amalfi Walk
Italy: The Bay of Naples

The Islands of Amalfi Walk

Sitting prettily in the Bay of Naples lie the beautiful yet diverse islands of Amalfi: Procida, Ischia and Capri. Discover these stunning isles, from Procida's multi coloured harbours, to the thermal spas and terraced vineyards of Ischia and the glamour of Capri's elegant piazze.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW07IN
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration7 nights, hotel-to-hotel
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £999per person, tour only

  • 12 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All breakfasts and one evening meal
  • Headwater navigation provided
Walking at Lakes Orta and Maggiore
Italy: Piedmont

Walking at Lakes Orta and Maggiore

Explore ancient muleteers’ paths, colourful waterside towns and magical lake islands on a discovery of majestic Lake Maggiore and its lesser known neighbour, Lake Orta.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW08LM
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration8 nights, hotel-to-hotel
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £1319per person, tour only
  • NEW FOR 2025  
  • All accommodation
  • All continental breakfasts
  • Headwater navigation provided
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
Walking the Highlights of Western Sicily
Italy: Sicily

Walking the Highlights of Western Sicily

This twin 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.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW07MR
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration7 nights, twin centre
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £939per person, tour only
  • NEW FOR 2025  

  • 102 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All continental breakfasts
  • Headwater navigation provided
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
The Amalfi Coast Walk
Italy: The Bay of Naples

The Amalfi Coast Walk

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 Ravello to chic Sorrento, taking in en route vertical Positano and (optional) the beautiful island of Capri.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW08AC
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration8 nights, hotel-to-hotel
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £2059per person, tour only

  • 87 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All breakfasts
  • Headwater navigation provided
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
Volcanoes of Sicily Walk
Italy: Sicily

Volcanoes of Sicily Walk

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!

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW07AI
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration7 nights, hotel-to-hotel
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £1299per person, tour only

  • 11 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All continental breakfasts
  • Headwater navigation provided
Paths of the Amalfi Coast
Italy: The Bay of Naples

Paths of the Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast is one of the most dramatic coastlines in Europe. Mountains jut steeply out of the Mediterranean and picturesque towns nestled in the coves below. Walk the ancient hillsides studded with lemon groves and framed by deep gorges, from the Agerola Plain to the quaint towns of Positano, Ravello and Amalfi. The best is saved till last with arguably the world's best coastal walk: the 'Walk of the Gods'.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW07BO
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration7 nights, single centre
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £729per person, tour only

  • 30 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All continental breakfasts, 4 picnics and all evening meals
  • Headwater navigation provided
Walking in the Venetian Hills
Italy: Veneto

Walking in the Venetian Hills

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.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW08VN
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration8 nights, hotel-to-hotel
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £789per person, tour only

  • 88 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All continental breakfast and 6 evening meals
  • Headwater navigation provided
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
Self Guided Walking in Puglia: From Lecce to Matera
Italy: Puglia

Self Guided Walking in Puglia: From Lecce to Matera

Independent walking trip to discover the beauty of Puglia and Matera. Starting in the heel of Italy’s Baroque Lecce, head north through gently rolling countryside filled with olive groves and vineyards. Visit the white city of Ostuni, Alberobello with its iconic 'trulli' houses and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Matera with its unique cave houses.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW07PM
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration7 nights, hotel-to-hotel
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £949per person, tour only

  • 48 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All breakfasts
  • Headwater navigation provided
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
Walking Amalfi's Path of the Gods
Italy: The Bay of Naples

Walking Amalfi's Path of the Gods

Discover some of the highlights of the world renowned Amalfi Coast, along panoramic footpaths lined with terraced vineyards and fragrant lemon groves, connecting Amalfi, Ravello and picture perfect Positano.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW07AG
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration7 nights, single centre
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £999per person, tour only

  • 1 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All continental breakfasts
  • Headwater navigation provided
A Taste of Tuscany Walking
Italy: Tuscany

A Taste of Tuscany Walking

Based in the town of Chianciano Terme, on this single-centre walking holiday you’ll experience archetypal Tuscany: stunning timeless landscapes, delicious rustic cuisine, friendly local people and, of course, interesting walking routes.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW07ST
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration7 nights, single centre
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £1109per person, tour only

  • 28 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All breakfasts and 4-course evening meals
  • Headwater navigation provided
Walks in The Italian Dolomites
Italy: The Dolomites

Walks in The Italian Dolomites

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-after mix! Excellent birdspotting, stunning flowers and unrivalled Alpine views.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW07DL
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration7 nights, single centre
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £1259per person, tour only

  • 127 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All buffet breakfasts and evening meals
  • Headwater navigation provided
Walking the Dolomites of Alta Badia
Italy: The Dolomites

Walking the Dolomites of Alta Badia

This single centre, self-guided walking week gives easy access to some of the most stunning alpine scenery. Picture postcard villages surrounded by alpine meadows and the jagged limestone mountains of the UNESCO Dolomites.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW07DS
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration7 nights, single centre
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £1519per person, tour only

  • 23 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • 4 nights on Half Board and 3 nights on B&B
  • Headwater navigation provided
Gastronomic Barolo Walk
Italy: Piedmont

Gastronomic Barolo Walk

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 La Morra and Barolo.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW08PD
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration8 nights, hotel-to-hotel
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £1849per person, tour only

  • 92 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All continental breakfasts and 4 gastronomic evening meals
  • Headwater navigation provided
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
Treasures of Tuscany Walk: San Gimignano to Volterra
Italy: Tuscany

Treasures of Tuscany Walk: San Gimignano to Volterra

Explore the timeless Etruscan countryside walking through flower filled fields, sun dappled vineyards and sleepy medieval hamlets. Follow the ancient pilgrim's path, the Via Francigena, to the soaring towers of San Gimignano and wander the cobbled alleyways of ancient Volterra.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW07TY
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration7 nights, twin centre
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £659per person, tour only
  • NEW FOR 2025  
  • All accommodation
  • All breakfasts included
  • Headwater navigation provided
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
Walking in the Cinque Terre and Portofino
Italy: Liguria

Walking in the Cinque Terre and Portofino

Discover the beautiful Liguria region and its remarkably well-preserved landscape steeped in tradition based in Sestri Levante. Explore the coastline from the Cinque Terre to Portovenere as well as Portofino and the UNESCO island of Palamaria.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW06CT
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration6 nights, single centre
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £719per person, tour only

  • 7 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All breakfasts and 6 dinners
  • Route notes provided
Undiscovered Puglia Walk - Discovering the South-East Coast
Italy: Puglia

Undiscovered Puglia Walk - Discovering the South-East Coast

Explore Puglia’s pristine coastline, accompanied by glittering sea vistas, fragrant wild flowers and the gentle murmur of ocean waves as you head from Lecce towards Puglia’s most southerly point.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW07PL
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration7 nights, hotel-to-hotel
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £769per person, tour only

  • 7 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All breakfasts
  • Headwater navigation provided
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
Coastal Cilento Walk
Italy: Campania

Coastal Cilento Walk

Discover Cilento, a region whose beauty rivals that of the nearby Amalfi Coast,with superb coastal walks, numerous glorious beaches and the ancient site at Paestum.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW08CT
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration8 nights, hotel-to-hotel
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £959per person, tour only

  • 5 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All breakfasts and 3 evening meals
  • Headwater navigation provided
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
Gems of the Amalfi Coast Walking
Italy: The Bay of Naples

Gems of the Amalfi Coast Walking

Stretching 50km from Sorrento to Salerno, the Amalfi Coast is one of the most breath-taking coastlines in Europe. Steep terraces full of scented lemon groves fall sheer into a deep blue Mediterranean sea; whitewashed houses cling precariously to unforgiving slopes while sea and sky merge in one vast blue horizon.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW07AM
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration7 nights, twin centre
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £969per person, tour only

  • 3 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All breakfasts
  • Headwater navigation provided
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
Wine & Walk in Chianti
Italy: Tuscany

Wine & Walk in Chianti

Walk through the beautiful wine-growing area of Classic Chianti, visiting the World Heritage cities of Florence and Siena.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW07TU
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration7 nights, hotel-to-hotel
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £1049per person, tour only

  • 2 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All breakfasts and 1 evening meal
  • Route notes provided
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
Walking the Wine Villages of Piedmont
Italy: Piedmont

Walking the Wine Villages of Piedmont

Superb hotels, world-famous wines and exceptional cuisine are just some of the reasons to choose this 8-night walking trip! The route takes you through softly rolling hills, sun-drenched hamlets and via the pretty wine towns of La Morra and Barolo.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW08PB
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration8 nights, hotel-to-hotel
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £1989per person, tour only

  • 4 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All continental breakfasts
  • Headwater navigation provided
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
Walking on the Francigena Way
Italy: Umbria

Walking on the Francigena Way

The Francigena Way is an historical journey; a road which once led from Canterbury to Rome and which has been walked by thousands of pilgrims. Your journey will take you from the medieval town of Orvieto, known for its impressive cathedral, through picturesque villages to the grand finale - the 'eternal city' of Rome!

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW09VF
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration9 nights, hotel-to-hotel
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From £1019per person, tour only

  • 11 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All buffet breakfasts, 1 evening meal and 1 picnic are included
  • Headwater navigation provided
  • Luggage transfers between hotels

    Independent walking in Italy

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