Walking vacations in Italy travel tips
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Our Italy walking Vacations
Amalfi Coast walking vacation, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
Tuscany tours, walking and wine tasting in Italy
Walking and wine tasting in Tuscany
Piedmont walking vacation, Vineyards of Barolo
A gastronomic gem quietly tucked away
Snowshoeing vaction in the Dolomites
Michelin recommended cuisine & inspiring walks
Sicily walking vacation, Sicilian Volcanoes
Discover Mt Etna and the beautiful volcanic achipelago
Dolomites walking vacation in Italy
Sandwiched between the spectacular peaks of the Dolomites
Mont Blanc vacation, Tour du Mont Blanc
The best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
Mont Blanc Circuit trek, with hotel accommodation
Classic Tour, using small inns and guesthouses
Tuscany hiking vacation, Italy
Discover Tuscany hiking from town to town
Walking vacation in Tuscany
A variety of daywalks in the beautiful Tuscan countryside
Mont Blanc Circuit hiking vacation
Probably the most dramatic walk in Europe
Umbria self guided walking vacation, the North Valley
Along Saint Francis trails through the Green Heart of Italy
Sardinia walking vacation, Italy
Superb daywalks amid rich and charming scenery
Cinque Terre walking vacation
Walk the stunning coastal routes of the Cinque Terre
Italian Alps walking and cooking vacation
Walking in the Italian Alps with Piemontese Cookery Classes
Lake Como family walking vacation, Italy
Lake Como; a panoramic hike, suited to do with children!
Puglia and Basilicata walking vacation in Italy
Unique regions between the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian seas
Umbria self guided hiking vacation, Italy
Easy hiking tour, through vineyards and cultural heritage
Amalfi Coast budget walking vacation
The hidden trails of the Amalfi Coast
Prosecco Hills walking vacation, Italy
The Prosecco Road, Italy’s oldest wine route
Bergamo circular walking tour in Italy
Begamo; start hiking at about 5 km distance from the airport
Amalfi coast small group hiking vacation
This walking vacation explores the spectacular Amalfi Coast.
Walking vacation in Italy, in the Footsteps of St Francis
Wonderfully scenic walking and historic hilltop towns
Tuscany small group walking vacation in Italy
Centre-based hiking vacation in Tuscany
Italy walking and food vacation
A relaxed walking vacation with a foodie focus
Dolomites hiking vacation, Italy
Enjoy scenic treks through alpine meadows in Italy
Tuscany self guided walking vacation in Italy
A full immersion into local Tuscan life
Piedmont walking vacation, self guided
Great walking, mouth-watering food and wonderful wines
Dolomites guided walking vacation in Italy
Hike the Dolomites in northern Italy
Aeolian Islands walking vacation in Sicily
Self Guided Walking in the Aeolian Islands, Sicily
Packing tips
Emily Christye, from our supplier Exodus, reminds you to pack a cossie:“You should always have a swimming costume in your daypack! Surprisingly, a lot of people forget it because they imagine that you’re always walking along the cliff. But we don’t. We drop down to the sea almost every day, so it’s lovely to have a swim. I’d also say flip flops – as it’s really nice when you do drop down to the sea to be able to take off your waking boots and put on some flip flops.”
Mont Blanc tips
“Always read the trip notes that accompany your trip, as they will give good guidance on how fit you need to be. Wear boots with ankle support and, if you have bad knees, take walking poles. A CamelBak water pouch is great, as you can top up at natural springs or at mountain huts. On Mont Blanc treks, always pack good waterproofs, a hat and gloves even in summer, as it can get windy and cold at some of the cols. In summer some people still make the mistake of thinking they can do Mont Blanc in a pair of trainers because it’s warm and sunny, but you still need the rigidity of a stronger soled boot and the ankle support.”
Getting around
Melanie McAnaw from our walking vacations in Italy supplier Headwater:“Parking comes at an absolute premium in most of these picturesque towns and villages on the Amalfi Coast. With a public transport system that is both regular and efficient, it’s much better to leave your car at home and use the local bus, ferry and Circumvesuviana rail service to bob about the area.”
Our top Italy walking Vacation
Amalfi Coast walking vacation, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
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Tips from our travelers
We have selected some of the most useful Italy walking vacations advice that our travelers have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your vacation, and the space inside your backpack.


- Hannah Wilson, Amalfi Coast
“When walking in the hills or up Vesuvius, think skiing - if you let anything slip it could quickly be lost forever, so I had my glasses on a chain and used the wrist strap on my camera, etc. And keep 50c coins handy for automated public toilets!”- Juliet Dunn, Amalfi Coast
“We were surprised by the numbers of people following the suggested walks so this is perhaps not a vacation for those wanting to escape from people.”- Eileen Hardy, Dolomites


“Be prepared for a lot of boat travel around the islands.” - Hazel Geatches, Sicily
“Drinking backpacks are necessary. And bear in mind that you need space in the backpack for the lunch packages, because they were generous :-) Proper hiking boots are recommended. Book for at least one additional night in Bellagio after the finished hike! We only stayed there for the included two nights, and then headed to Milan, which we regretted already as we were leaving on the ferry for Como. Should´ve stayed at least a few more nights by the lake instead. “ - Jeanette Reinholdtsen, Lake Como