8 Highlights of Italy

A popular highlight on our Italy small group tours is the sprawling network of clifftop walking trails along the sun-drenched Amalfi Coast. Embark on the spectacular ‘Walk of the Gods’ so named for its lofty pathways and far-reaching vistas over the glistening Tyrrhenian Sea. A day trip to Capri island will take you beyond trendy boutiques and fancy restaurants into a labyrinth of cobbled streets and white-washed walls draped in bright bursts of bougainvillaea flowers. Look back at the mainland’s towering limestone cliffs and view tiers of colourful apartments vying for the best ocean view. 

Explore the rugged landscapes of eastern Sicily on an 8-day Sicily walking tour, with a hospitable family-run hotel as your homebase. From Giardini Naxos, you’ll head to the slopes of Mount Etna to walk to the fissures of the 2002 eruptions. Meanwhile, after catching a ferry to the Aeolian Island of Vulcano, you’ll walk to the crater for spectacular views of the surrounding islands.

Embark on a moderate grade walking tour of Sardinia, with visits to Bronze Age villages and scenic coastal trails. Trek the Supramonte Mountains for unforgettable panoramic views across the mountain range, known for its rugged limestone topography. On the Selvaggio Blu coastal trail, you’ll explore a picturesque cove and the Cala Luna beach. For those looking for a challenge, you can hike onwards to an additional beach, Cala Fuili.

Take it easy on this laid back Italy walking trip along the western shoreline of Lake Como in Italy. Explore a network of footpaths leading to little villages hidden within the nooks and crannies of surrounding mountains, and take a ferry to Bellagio to wander along charming cobbled lanes with boutique shops, friendly cafes and exquisitely manicured gardens. If you’ve worked up an appetite, indulge in delicious Italian cuisine in alfresco restaurants on the water’s edge and wash it all down with a refreshing glass of beer or chilled white wine.