Small group vacations in Italy
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Amalfi Coast walking vacation, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
From US $1,235 to US $1,545 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2018: 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep ...
2018: 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep ...
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Tuscany vacation, Italy
Florence, Lucca, Pisa & the Cinque Terre
From US $1,475 to US $1,515 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 8 Jul, 7 Oct
2018: 21 Apr, 19 May, 7 Jul, 18 Aug, 6 Oct
2018: 21 Apr, 19 May, 7 Jul, 18 Aug, 6 Oct
Amalfi Coast and Bay of Naples vacations
One of Europe's most dramatic stretches of coastline
From US $1,475 to US $1,505 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 15 Jul, 19 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 28 Oct
2018: 12 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 14 Jul, 18 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct
2018: 12 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 14 Jul, 18 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct
Umbria cooking vacation, Italy
Learn traditional italian cooking in a beautiful farmhouse
From 1,190 to 1,450 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 20 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 19 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep
Book now your cooking holiday for July. Amazing food, great wines, and good fun in Umbria
Amalfi coast easy walking holiday, Italy
Easy walks from Amalfi: 4* sea-facing hotel; top restaurants
From £1,280 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 8 Oct
Family vacation in Italy
Visit Naples Capri Pompeii & Sorrento
From US $1,612 to US $2,138 8 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 16 Sep
Tuscany family activity holiday
A fantastic range of activities in the Tuscan landscape.
From £590 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug
Amalfi Coast small group vacation, Italy
Discover the Amalfi coasts villages, trails & local customs
From US $1,699 to US $1,899 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov
2018: 7 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
2018: 7 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
Small group cultural vacation to Italy
Visit historically fascinating and architecturally impressive cities
From US $2,675 to US $2,755 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 27 Aug, 24 Sep
2018: 3 Jun, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 14 Oct
2018: 3 Jun, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 14 Oct
Sicily walking vacation, Sicilian Volcanoes
Discover Mt Etna and the beautiful volcanic achipelago
From US $1,515 to US $1,675 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov
2018: 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov
2018: 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov
Pisa to Cinque Terre biking vacation in Italy
Some of the best road cycling in Tuscany
From US $1,345 to US $1,545 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 26 Aug, 23 Sep
2018: 19 May, 23 Jun, 25 Aug, 22 Sep
2018: 19 May, 23 Jun, 25 Aug, 22 Sep
Dolomites walking vacation in Italy
Sandwiched between the spectacular peaks of the Dolomites
From US $1,595 to US $1,905 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep
2018: 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep
2018: 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep
Puglia and Basilicata walking holiday in Italy
Unique regions between the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian seas
From US $1,395 to US $1,505 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 8 Jul, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov
2018: 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov
2018: 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov
Sicily history tour, Italy
One of the most fascinating islands in Europe
From US $1,625 to US $1,855 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct
2018: 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct
2018: 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct
Availability on this trip for coming months
Italian food tours
Flavours of northern Italy on this special food-lovers journey
From US $2,801 to US $3,360 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 14 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep
2018: 16 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct
2018: 16 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct
Vacation in Umbria
Explore the charms of laid-back Umbria
From US $1,248 to US $1,770 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct
2018: 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct
2018: 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct
Tuscany horse riding vacation in Italy
A weeklong riding holiday through famous Tuscan landscapes
From 1,250 to 1,275 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 23 Sep, 7 Oct
Mont Blanc Circuit classic hiking tour, 8 days
Hearty local cuisine from 3 countries & phenomenal views
From US $1,705 to US $1,745 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 2 Sep
2018: 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 11 Aug, 1 Sep
2018: 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 11 Aug, 1 Sep
Mont Blanc Circuit trek, with hotel accommodation
Classic Tour, using small inns and guesthouses
From US $3,335 to US $3,405 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep
2018: 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 25 Aug
2018: 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 25 Aug
Mont Blanc Circuit hiking vacation
Probably the most dramatic walk in Europe
From US $2,015 to US $2,055 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 13 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep
2018: 16 Jun, 17 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 15 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 12 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep
2018: 16 Jun, 17 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 15 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 12 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep
Matera to Puglia cycle in Italy
Nestled between the Adriatic and Ionian seas
From US $1,675 to US $1,735 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 22 Oct
2018: 8 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct
2018: 8 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct
Cilento and Amalfi Coast cycling vacation, Italy
Rocky ridges set between small picturesque inlets
From US $1,745 to US $2,135 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Jul, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct
2018: 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 7 Jul, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct
2018: 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 7 Jul, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct
Sardinia walking holiday, Italy
Superb daywalks amid rich and charming scenery
From US $1,435 to US $1,475 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct
2018: 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
2018: 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
Mont Blanc vacation, Tour du Mont Blanc
The best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
From US $1,345 to US $1,485 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct
2018: 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
2018: 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
Snowshoeing vaction in the Dolomites
Michelin recommended cuisine & inspiring walks
From US $1,545 to US $1,785 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 23 Dec
2018: 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar
2018: 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar
Tuscany tours, walking and wine tasting in Italy
Walking and wine tasting in Tuscany
From US $1,285 to US $1,345 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 15 Jul, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct
2018: 21 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 14 Jul, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct
2018: 21 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 14 Jul, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct
Availability on this trip for coming months
Cross country skiing vacation in the Dolomites, Italy
A famously beautiful range of jagged peaks
From US $1,515 to US $1,825 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2018: 6 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar
2018: 6 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar
Walking vacation in Tuscany
A variety of daywalks in the beautiful Tuscan countryside
From US $1,395 to US $1,595 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Jul, 29 Jul, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct
2018: 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct
2018: 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct
Via Ferrata walking vacation in the Dolomites, Italy
A perfect introductory trip for good walkers
From US $1,885 to US $1,925 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 8 Jul, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep
2018: 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep
2018: 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep
Tour Northern Italy
Experience the magic of Italy
From US $4,114 to US $4,725 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep
2018: 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep
2018: 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep
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The most memorable was the location and the kindest of attention shown. The service was so personalized which distinguishes this trip from many others I have had. (more)Simone Micallef
There are a number of memorable things - the house and it's very peaceful location, Marina and Gianlucca's hospitality; perhaps extra special were the cooking lessons in their superb kitchen followed by some excellent meals with great company. (more)Kevin Fidler
Do it. You will love it. (more)Ruth Kirkby
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US $1,612
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Excellent. Never been on a led vacation before and it was amazing - no stress as
everything taken care of but still room for some choices. Where next? (more)Claire Nicol
Great...Climbing Vesuvius and the Capri boat trip were the most memorable parts. (more)Claire Wilde
The vacation in Italy was the 2nd organized by Responsibletravel.com and I am recommending your company to all my friends and family members. Looking forward for the next adventure! (more)Teresa Trippenbach
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US $1,235
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It was more than I could of expected. As a single traveler I felt as if I was part of the family. Superb. (more)Sue Warner
The scenery, the panoramic views along the coast are absolutely breathtaking! Walking up to and around the top of Vesuvius was also a highlight of the trip. (more)Joanne Halpin
Fantastic; exactly what I was looking for as I was traveling alone. Extremely well organised. (more)Anne Monks
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£1,280
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All of the guided walks were wonderful but if I had to pick a favorite it would be the "Path of the Gods" from Bomerano to Positano. (But the breath-taking views were everywhere!) The lemon tour was also excellent (and tasty). (more)Valerie Jordan
4 stars (more)Asma Abu Taleb
The walks were stunning! Definitely worth the effort to hike up into the surrounding countryside and experience the views! (more)Jackie Bonic
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US $1,475
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It was a really great vacation - just what I was looking for - staying in a lovely
place, with a small group of pleasant people, in amazing countryside and with a
guide who spoke Italian, obviously loved the place, looked after us really well
and must be the best guide there is! (more)Jill Simpson
I enjoyed it immensely. The whole week was organised in a really excellent way and was varied and fascinating. The company was great and we all gelled very quickly. (more)Linda Marlow
Great swimming pool at the farm cottages, freezing water but still went in every day. Lovely scenery, every day sunny but not too hot. (more)Kathy Cowbrough
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£590
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Memorable parts?
Simply the location! It was all that you imagine Tuscany to be - a converted farmhouse set in stunning countryside with a view of the surrounding Tuscan countryside that had to be seen to be believed and which afforded the sight of the most wonderful sunsets. That the accommodation was also superb and provided by the most dedicated and hard-working hosts ever made it the most complete location for a vacation in Tuscany. All the local food was pretty stunning too!
Tips?
1.... (more)Rowland Cleverley
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1,250
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Memorable parts?
Definitely, the best aspect of this trip was the horse riding. The horses were healthy and well-behaved. Riding along side sky-high cypress trees, between rows of vineyards, and past ancient ruins and rural villas was quite an experience. The pace was comfortable - with plenty of lively canters!
We stayed at the riding center in the owner's restored family home. My sister and I shared a room that overlooked the stables. We fell asleep to the gentle sound of nickers.
Tips?
This... (more)Glenna Greene
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US $1,365
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Memorable parts?
Despite having a mobility problem, I managed 3 out of 4 walks. They were amazing and Rudy was invaluable to give me the confidence to carry on even on some quite hard terrain. The hotel turned out to be experts in gluten free cooking and so the other perfect half was the ability to eat enough food to fuel the walking. Also the food was delicious. And the staff were lovely.
Tips?
If you have coeliac disease go on this vacation, you wont have to worry about cross contamination... (more)Margaret Pomfret
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US $1,765
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Memorable parts?
Cycling down the coastal road with ice-cream at the bottom
Tips?
Be prepared to eat lots of amazing food, pack a swimsuit
Local benefits?
Family run accommodation used, cycling with a support vehicle
Overall rating?
Excellent (more)Charlotte Graham
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990
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Memorable parts?
This was my first trip to Italy, and as they say, first impressions do make lasting impressions. And Umbria was the right blend of beauty, serenity, culture and great cuisine. As a solo traveler, I basically wanted a relaxing break with some fun activities and learning too. I got all that and more with the Cooking and Painting vacation that I booked through Responsible travel, based at Podere
le Olle in Umbria. I totally loved the experience, made especially memorable by... (more)Ambika Thandavan
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US $1,475
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US $1,395
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Excellent...Climbing up Mte Prado and our Guide Sara and the great group of people we were with (more)Anne Simmons
Very good!....It was lovely to be looked after by the family at Braccicorti who housed and fed us wonderfully. Sara our guide took us to shops in the local area who sold local produce as well and we could buy some things like home grown
sun dried tomatoes and red wine from the farm we were staying on. (more)Sue Haseltine
The only vacation I've even gone on that I would do again. (more)Mary Watkin
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US $2,840
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The whole tour was great, but I especially enjoyed the picnic while watching the sun set over the roof tops of Florence.
Tips?
Be prepared to do a lot of city walking.
Local benefits?
Was only used public transport or our feet, which was great.
Overall rating?
Value for money. Pace was right with a good balance of lone time and group time.
(more)Leigh Danziger
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US $1,248
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Wine tasting in Spello.
Tips?
You will benefit from not following the crowds thru Rome, Venice and in between. Some of the best shops, people and sights were along the narrower, less popular streets.
Local benefits?
I know it did. We stumbled on a very local benefit cook-out for a church restoration in Venice. We enjoyed dinner there which also included a live band, and felt good that proceeds were going to a good cause.
Overall rating?
Great. It... (more)John LaMonica
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US $1,545
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US $1,285
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Viewing the city of Florence from the Viewpoint of Piazza Michaelangelo
Tips?
Come prepared for any kind of weather. We had wind, rain, thick cloud and hot sunshine.
Local benefits?
Very much so. We stayed in a very lovely converted farmhouse, ate in local restaurants, shopped in small towns and villages, and tasted the local Chianti Classico in several wineries.
Overall rating?
A wonderful mixture of fabulous walks through forests and vineyards,... (more)Susan Sargeant
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US $1,705
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The cycling
Tips?
Bring clothes for all weathers. We had one day when we needed sunscreen and a hat, and the next it was freezing rain. It's not a tremendously demanding ride,
but you do need to be able to ride 30 miles a day and climb a hill or two.
Local benefits?
We did spend money in local cafes and retaurants, and biking's definitely better than car or coach. I would have liked to see fewer disposable cups and other
items in the hotels though.
Overall... (more)Wendy Pillar
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US $1,395
excluding flights
It was excellent. Varied, lovely countryside, interesting towns and villages, excellent food, friendly group and truly outstanding guide!!! (more)Sue Rice
The walks were all fantastic - great pace with loads to see and learn along the way. Great fun, really enjoyed it. (more)Rhian Johns
The choice of small, locally run hotels and restaurants and our improvised picnics meant that our money was spent locally.
(more)Patricia Holt
From
US $1,675
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Well, most memorable was possibly cycling up a zig zag mountain road in the teeming rain with a river coursing down the road!! That was freak weather
though. Most memorable in a good way was the wild flowers, which were everywhere and spectacular, and the food, which was the best I have ever eaten.
Tips?
Do some training riding up hills! On two of the days there are very long climbs (and very long descents afterwards). Bring clothes for a wide range of weathers
if... (more)Wendy Pillar
From
US $1,595
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The varuety of the programme. Towns like Ostuni, Otranto, Matera were fascinatingly different. Also the local experiences of food and wine tasting.
Tips?
There's a lot more walking than is indicated in the brochure. Not really suitatble for anyone with walking problems.
Local benefits?
Hard to tell, but probably.
Overall rating?
Very good. Excellent guide. Nice mixed group. Great taster for an underrated part of Italy. (more)Alan McLean
From
US $1,699
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The day on the farm learning about how the lemon farm operates and how to make limoncello and having a go at making our own pizzas in the family oven. My husband would say the best part was the home cooked food - amazing every night!
Our guide Elisabetta was also fantastic and made everyone feel welcome and went over and above in looking after us - especially when my husband got sick.
Tips?
Breakfast is basic, recommend bringing a few cereal bars if you like a big... (more)Deborah Flint
From
1,810
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Vsit to a fish market with a chef, then cooking the fish in his restaurant.
Tips?
get fit and read some local history.
Local benefits?
Made a financial contribution to several small family busineses
Overall rating?
One of the best I have taken. (more)Ian Leeper
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US $1,625
excluding flights
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US $2,675
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Pompeii and the statues in the Museo Cappella Sansevero - amazing
Tips?
TRAVEL LIGHT - we were told INCORRECTLY that we would have help with luggage. You
transport all luggage and lift it on and off trains and luggage racks.
Local benefits?
Not really.
Overall rating?
Good memories (more)Andrew Bawn
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US $1,515
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