Italy walking vacation activities
Don't let the powder posers push you off the pistes. The snow covered slopes are for everyone and snowshoeing guides know all the best secret, snowy spots.![]()
Cold feet
The Dolomites offer dramatic snowshoeing, trekking around glacial lakes and white woodlands of the South Tyrolean region, with belly warming stops at one gorgeous trattoria after another. You can also go snowshoeing on the steamy slopes of Mt. Etna. Always go with a qualified guide: you don’t mess with the mountains in winter.
Our Italy walking Vacations
Amalfi Coast walking vacation, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
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US $1599 to US $2399
8 days
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Tuscany tours, walking and wine tasting in Italy
Walking and wine tasting in Tuscany
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US $1849 to US $2179
8 days
ex flights
Sicily walking vacation, Sicilian Volcanoes
Discover Mt Etna and the beautiful volcanic achipelago
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US $2079 to US $2399
8 days
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Dolomites walking vacation in Italy
Sandwiched between the spectacular peaks of the Dolomites
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US $2179 to US $2649
8 days
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Piedmont walking vacation, Vineyards of Barolo
A gastronomic gem quietly tucked away
From
£2389
9 days
inc UK flights
Snowshoeing vaction in the Dolomites
Michelin recommended cuisine & inspiring walks
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US $2349 to US $2399
8 days
ex flights
Lake Como family walking vacation, Italy
Lake Como; a panoramic hike, suited to do with children!
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€693 to €956
8 days
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Umbria self guided walking vacation, the North Valley
Along Saint Francis trails through the Green Heart of Italy
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€1300 to €2500
7 days
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Mont Blanc Circuit hiking vacation
Probably the most dramatic walk in Europe
From
US $2879
15 days
ex flights
Cinque Terre walking vacation
Walk the stunning coastal routes of the Cinque Terre
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US $1849 to US $2249
8 days
ex flights
Italian Alps walking and cooking vacation
Walking in the Italian Alps with Piemontese Cookery Classes
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€1100
8 days
ex flights
Tuscany hiking vacation, Italy
Discover Tuscany hiking from town to town
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€780 to €950
8 days
ex flights
Umbria self guided hiking vacation, Italy
Easy hiking tour, through vineyards and cultural heritage
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€730 to €1900
7 days
ex flights
Sardinia walking vacation, Italy
Superb daywalks amid rich and charming scenery
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US $1949 to US $2249
8 days
ex flights
Mont Blanc vacation, Tour du Mont Blanc
The best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
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US $2179 to US $2399
8 days
ex flights
Puglia and Basilicata walking vacation in Italy
Unique regions between the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian seas
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US $1949 to US $2249
8 days
ex flights
Walking vacation in Tuscany
A variety of daywalks in the beautiful Tuscan countryside
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US $1779 to US $2179
8 days
ex flights
Mont Blanc Circuit trek, with hotel accommodation
Classic Tour, using small inns and guesthouses
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US $4979
15 days
ex flights
Amalfi coast small group hiking vacation
This walking vacation explores the spectacular Amalfi Coast.
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US $1470 to US $1950
8 days
ex flights
Prosecco Hills walking vacation, Italy
The Prosecco Road, Italy’s oldest wine route
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US $1999 to US $2349
8 days
ex flights
Bergamo circular walking tour in Italy
Begamo; start hiking at about 5 km distance from the airport
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€725 to €999
8 days
ex flights
Amalfi Coast budget walking vacation
The hidden trails of the Amalfi Coast
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£585 to £710
8 days
ex flights
Walking vacation in Italy, in the Footsteps of St Francis
Wonderfully scenic walking and historic hilltop towns
From
£1579
9 days
inc UK flights
Amalfi Coast moderate hiking vacation, Italy
Coastal hike following in the 'Footpath of the Gods'
From
US $1650
11 days
ex flights
St Zyprian winter hiking vacation in the Dolomites
Pink mountains, tranquil villages and virgin snow
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£1599 to £1860
8 days
inc UK flights
Le Marche biking vacation in Italy, guided
A bespoke bycicle tour, e-bike or normal bikes
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€900
5 days
ex flights
Umbria to Tuscany walking and cooking vacation
Come to discover Umbria, cook and walk just like a local
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€1110 to €1130
6 days
ex flights
Sicily and the Aeolian Islands hiking vacation
Explore Sicily and the Aeolian Islands by foot
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US $820 to US $1130
8 days
ex flights
Puglia coastal walking in Italy, self guided
Walk Puglia's coastal trail from Otranto to Gagliano del Capo
From
US $900 to US $1380
8 days
ex flights
Trekking with donkeys in Sardinia
Discover the most authentic Sardinia walking with donkeys
From
£955
8 days
ex flights
Hike through history
Italy is falling down with history. On every hike be it an ancient mule path, Etruscan trade trail or Roman road, you will strike some sort of treasure. In Sicily alone, the Valley of the Temples is a paean to classical Greece, Palermo oozes Arabic style, while Siracusa and Noto are Baroque gems. And Sardinia alone boasts 7,000 sites linked to the mysterious Nuraghe dating back 6,000 years.
The medieval and Renaissance fabric of Florence is complemented by other Tuscan wonders: Gothic Siena, Renaissance Lucca and San Gimignano’s high medieval towers - rivalled by lovely Alba, Piedmont's 'town of 100 towers'. Amid the jagged rose-tinted peaks of the Dolomites, enjoy a unique blend of Austrian and Italian culture and architecture in towns like Bolzano and Merrano. And on the Amalfi Coast you have Pompeii and Herculaneum, or the stunning remains of a Greek city at Paestum. Take a walking vacation that includes cultural stops along the way, or just wander and see what you fall upon. Because wherever you walk in Italy, you’ll constantly be reminded of one thing: it wasn’t built in a day.
Our top Italy walking Vacation
Amalfi Coast walking vacation, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
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US $1599 to US $2399
8 days
ex flights
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Hiking up Stromboli at night and seeing sparks fly out is one of those moments when the planet's fragility really hits you.![]()
Volcano hunting
Head to Sicily for a truly ‘active’ Aeolian archipelago experience. Stay in a mountain hut on the slopes of Mt. Etna, explore Lipari’s dormant volcano, hike to Vulcano Island’s crater to see the 'Fumaroles' (vents of volcanic gas), and enjoy its hot thermal springs. It’s even hotter on Stromboli, where you can see 'Sciara del Fuoco', a fiery channel where the lava outflows plunge directly into the sea.
Fill your boots
In Italy, people truly live to eat rather than eat to live. And on our walking vacations, you will fill your boots again and again. From basic mountain rifugi, Tuscan trattoria or Alpine agriturismi, feasts await. Try fresh pesto sauce in its Ligurian birthplace or a pizza in Naples. Explore the HQ of the Slow Food movement in Piedmont, sampling its specialities: arborio rice, white truffles, Castelmagno cheese and Barolo wine.In Umbria, try norcineria (cured pork produce) or warming spelt and barley soups. In Sicily, tuck into Arab-infused delights or discover new seafood flavours on Sardinia: sea urchin, salty botarga (dried roe) and tart scabecciu fish dishes. Toast it all in atmospheric bars serving tempting nibbles (aperitivi), while sipping superb artisan grappa or a glass of Franciacorta – Italy's fine riposte to champagne.
More about Italy walking
Travel either side of the hotter summer months and you’ll find the best time to go on a walking vacation in Italy.
Discover la via e bella as you peruse our Italy walking travel guide and find out what walking in Italy entails.
Our Italy walking vacation highlights will take you from Mont Blanc in the north-west, down to Naples and Sicily.
From Amalfi to Mont Blanc, these are our top ten walking vacations in Italy or primo promenades, if you prefer.
Amalfi Coast walking vacations are romantic, rugged, classy and classic. Read our guide to discover the best way to explore.
You probably know the drink, but walking in the Prosecco Hills is a chance to discover where it comes from.
Puglia remains a largely undiscovered walking destination, a wonderful place to escape the crowds.
If you’re keen to take your walking in a decidedly muscular direction, consider tackling the mountainside ladders and cables known as via ferrata.
Walking is a fantastic way to discover the distinct and vibrant culture of Sicily, especially its food and wine. Read our Sicily walking guide to discover more.
There’s a reason why walking vacations in Tuscany are the next best thing to mozzarella, basil and tomatoes.
From gentle strolls through rolling vineyards to hikes up volcanoes and cliffside treks, our top 10 walking vacations in Italy lists the best hikes.
We’ve asked our tour ops to give us their expert tips to help you travel safely on Italy walking vacations.
You may think you can walk the walk but if you’re looking for responsible walking vacations in Italy, read on.
