Italy travel advice
Liking hiking Liguria
Our Italy Holidays
Amalfi Coast walking holiday, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
Puglia small group tour, Italy
Puglia, whitewashed towns, traditional farmland and fine cuisine
Sicily history tour, Italy
One of the most fascinating islands in Europe
Matera to Puglia cycle in Italy
Nestled between the Adriatic and Ionian seas
Umbria cooking holiday, Italy
italian cooking in a farmhouse between Umbria and Tuscany
Tuscany tours, walking and wine tasting in Italy
Walking and wine tasting in Tuscany
Amalfi Coast and Bay of Naples holidays
One of Europe's most dramatic stretches of coastline
Prosecco Hills walking holiday, Italy
The Prosecco Road, Italy’s oldest wine route
Umbria to Tuscany cycling & cooking holiday
Cycling and cooking holiday between Umbria and Tuscany
Tuscany culture holiday, tailor-made
Capture the true spirit of Tuscany
Bergamo circular walking tour in Italy
Begamo; start hiking at about 5 km distance from the airport
Rome to Sicily holiday in Italy
Discover the secrets of Italy’s vibrant south
Cycling holiday in the Prosecco Hills, Italy
A great variety of scenic roads and picturesque rolling hills
Amalfi to Sorrento walking holiday in Italy
Explore the peninsula between Ravello and Sorrento
Amalfi Coast budget walking holiday
The hidden trails of the Amalfi Coast
Sardinia walking holiday, Italy
Superb daywalks amid rich and charming scenery
Italian cooking holiday, small group
Immersive gastronomy & cooking trips in undiscovered Tuscany
Sardinia and Corsica sailing holiday
The good life Italian and French style in one sailing trip!
Rural villas in Tuscany, Italy
Traditional apartments in the heart Tuscany
Dolomites walking holiday in Italy
Sandwiched between the spectacular peaks of the Dolomites
Piedmont walking holiday, Vineyards of Barolo
A gastronomic gem quietly tucked away
Mont Blanc holiday, Tour du Mont Blanc
The best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
Lake Como family walking holiday, Italy
Lake Como; a panoramic hike, suited to do with children!
Cross country skiing holiday in the Dolomites, Italy
A famously beautiful range of jagged peaks
Snowshoeing holiday in the Dolomites
Michelin recommended cuisine & inspiring walks
Mont Blanc Circuit trek, with hotel accommodation
Classic Tour, using small inns and guesthouses
Cinque Terre walking holiday
Walk the stunning coastal routes of the Cinque Terre
Sicily tour, Street Food and Sunshine in Sicily
See the best of Sicily’s city life, coast and volcanic landscapes
Sicily small ship cruise, food & culture
Experience the flavours, landscapes and history of Sicily
Mont Blanc Circuit walking holiday
Probably the most dramatic walk in Europe
Making Italy look good
Etien Veeman from our supplier 46 Degrees highlights the joys of buying 'locally made' in her Italy travel advice: “Italy has always been a country of artisans. Nowadays the financial crisis is hitting really badly, so buying artisan articles helps – though always check that it is really ‘Made in Italy’. At the lakes, watch for silk scarves, while Bergamo has very fine wines and local food specialities. In Tuscany the olive harvest has been bad this year, so be aware that any bottle of olive oil that costs less than €8 will not be 100% Italian! Also look for objects made of olive wood. The lodgings on our tours often offer local products to buy or can advise you where to get them.”The road less travelled
Marta Marinelli from our supplier Exodus highlights the joy of the undiscovered in her Italy travel advice: “Our trips always include hidden gems. Walking the Amalfi coast cannot be considered complete without a walk on the Path of the Gods, considered by many one of the finest coastal walks in the world – while in Tuscany we take in 'best kept secrets' like the Garfagnana hills. In Sicily, we explore the romantic Val di Noto and its baroque towns on foot or by bike. In Sardinia, we go for full immersion in unspoilt nature and authentic village life. On tours to Puglia and Basilicata every day is filled with cultural discovery and unique foodie experiences. In north Italy we get active and discover the spectacular jagged limestone peaks of the Dolomites on foot.”Italia delizioso!
Engaging times
Andrea Monti from our distinctive new cultural experience supplier FindYourItaly has Italy travel advice on grabbing first-hand experiences of historic traditions: “We take travellers beyond common tours using local crafts people or food producers who show and tell their history, lived in Italy for centuries. I like the painting restorer in the hills of Asti who teaches travellers about ancient painting. He doesn't want to be paid – but asks for contributions to the local community to restore buildings. I also like the trip where you can learn fishing in a real old fishing house (trabocco) – mostly constructed from wood and railway sleepers – in the old Roman town of Vasto on the Adriatic coast. Then you start cooking and eating!”Our top Italy Holiday
Amalfi Coast walking holiday, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
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Italy tips from our travellers
We have selected some of the most useful Italy travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your holiday - and the space inside your suitcase.


“In Liguria, there's a walks leaflet with lots of long and short options.” – Mike Bloom
“If you're staying in a village bring some cash [in case there's no ATM]. At Coletta (Liguria) you will also need at least 200 euro deposit [on the accommodation].” – Yann Gendrot
“The Sicily culture tour has a very busy schedule. Be prepared to feel that you haven't had enough time at many of the sites.” – Adam Patchett


“In Colettta (Liguria), take one of the higher apartments. We took the lower garden one which had a bit of mould and damp – plus the bonus of all the outdoor space was limited due to mosquitoes.” – Hadleigh Garland
“Be ready to try something different, whether it be food, wine, or just walk to discover a neighbourhood off of the main streets.” – Jeffrey Maclusky