The south of Italy may be known for sun-kissed beaches and long stretches of attractive coastline, but the north is famous for its vast great outdoors. Trekkers and mountaineers are particularly drawn to the Dolomites mountain range, which are part of the Alps in the northeast of the country. In a week or more you can experience these peaks up close and personal on a trek through some of the most incredible alpine scenery in the nation.
On this seven-day trek, you'll encounter some of the world's most beautiful alpine scenery, including Tre Cime di Lavaredo, a mountain group that includes three of the most famous peaks in Italy's Dolomites. It's a rugged adventure where you'll hike between mountain huts, traverse sheer rock walls on the famous via ferrata routes, and enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in cozy refugi lodges along the route.
Traverse the northern Dolomites starting at the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, three of the range's most famous peaks, and make your way to the Grupo Latemar near Bolzano. You'll hike through a number of national parks, crossing desert rocklands, forests, and green pastures as you travel the cultural and historic border between Europe's southern Latin and northern Germanic regions.
Embark on a scenic portion of the Via Francigena, once a path for religious pilgrims from Canterbury to Rome and today one of Italy's most magnificent long-distance walks. This five-day itinerary focuses on a short but spectacular section of the route that winds past quintessential Tuscan countryside, cypress avenues, and medieval fortresses. Along the way, you'll soak in ancient thermal baths, explore fortified castles, and spend your evenings in comfort in some of Tuscany's loveliest hill towns.
Explore Italy's spectacular Amalfi Coast with an 11-day trip that combines hiking, boating, leisure time and sightseeing. This hiking-centric itinerary revisits those old walking trails, including the legendary, rugged Sentiero degli Dei path, and includes stops on the islands of Capri and Ischia. Every turn along the Amalfi Coast road and pathways is like a postcard, with perfect scenes of bougainvillea, lemon trees, terraced vineyards, and that dazzling blue water beyond—and it's best explored on foot!
From the Renaissance jewel of Florence to the vistas of the UNESCO-listed Val d'Orcia, spend a week discovering central Italy's medieval hilltop towns and vineyard-strewn landscapes with this gentle Tuscan walking tour. Hike through undulating hills dotted with cypress trees to some of the area's iconic towns, including Radda in Chianti and Pienza, before finishing with a well-deserved glass of wine in beautiful Montepulciano.
Begin your 11-day northern Italian adventure in Venice, where you'll discover highlights like St. Mark's Basilica, the Rialto Bridge, and the Grand Canal at your own pace. Then, spend a day in Bressanone before transferring to Val Campo di Dentro to start your six-day hike through the Dolomites. Trek through Alpine meadows, past a glacial lake, and see majestic towering peaks. Following the hike, return to Venice to unwind, ride a gondola, and explore more of the city's historic palaces and museums.
