Top Italy Hiking Tours - page 8

Positano and Pompeii are two highlights of southern Italy, but it’s nearly impossible to visit them both in one day by public transportation. Save hours with this driving tour that takes you directly to Positano. Savor spectacular views along the famed Amalfi Coast highway and enjoy free time in town to sightsee and shop. Afterwards, head to Pompeii to meet with your guide for an exclusive private visit of the ruins.

A tour to discover the places of Montalbano: the charm of a province, rich in resources and beauties, of the splendid new and ancient Ragusa and of nearby Modica.

Covering both Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast in a single day from Naples means hours on trains and buses. Save time on this group tour, which includes private transportation and the option to include tickets. Set off on an air-conditioned coach for a guided or audio-guided tour of Pompeii to avoid the hassle of navigating the sprawling ruins on your own. Then, take in the charming town of Amalfi on the Amalfi Coast at your own pace before returning to Naples

Escape far from the crowds and traffic—and enjoy an immersive way to explore the iconic Chianti countryside that few other visitors get to experience—on this small-group, full-day hiking tour from Florence. Ramble for 4 miles (7 kilometers) on trails through vineyards and olive groves to really soak up the scenery. Along the way, visit three wineries to sample up to 10 wines, and enjoy Tuscan specialties for lunch.

Travelers venturing beyond Sardinia’s trendy coastline can find some of the best hiking trails in Italy. This small-group day trip takes travelers from Orosei on the northwest coast inland to Monte Tiscali for several hours of hiking. The roughly 4-mile (6 kilometers) trail takes hikers through forests to the top of the mountain and the Tiscali archeological site, where there are ruins of an ancient village inside a cave.

Better known for its seaside villages, the Amalfi Coast is also home to some of southern Italy’s prettiest hiking trails—if you know where to find them. On this private tour, follow your guide on a hike from the town of Amalfi to Pogerola in the hills above the coast. It’s a relatively easy journey suitable for moderately fit hikers—and your guide provides trekking poles if you need them.

Immersed in the Alta Murgia National Park, walking here one has the sensation of being in a large open space in which one can wander with one's gaze towards infinite horizons characterized by the pungent smells of mint and wild thyme in the intense green of the wheat fields or rocky pastures among the evident yellow of the ferula, meeting orchids and birds of prey. In this land, emperors, peasants, shepherds, woodsmen, together with the climate, have made the landscape and its culture unique. On the way we will meet stupendous farmhouses, we will cross oak woods, along the ancient sheep tracks of transhumance we will discover jazzi and post offices, we will travel along panoramic mule tracks and among the wheat fields we will admire large haystacks and ancient cisterns. On the hills, flocks of sheep will blend in with the characteristic sharp rocks that give this area its name. We will reach the octagonal stone crown isolated on a hill at 540 meters above sea level. from where a vast panorama is dominated.

Passing through the characteristic Etna villages, you will observe various vineyards and orchards and going up in altitude, you will discover a lot about the villages, the population and their culture. Along the way our guide will explain the story of the birth of the largest active volcano in Europe.

Choosing us as a reference point for your excursions on Etna means not only choosing safety and professionalism, but above all passion for volcanoes, and for our profession. For us it is indeed a privilege to be able to accompany our guests to the most hidden places of our incredible volcanoes. It is one of our main objectives is to transform our excursions into indelible experiences that will accompany you throughout your life. N.B. The cost of the cable car and Jeep (€ 50) is excluded

Explore the Valle d’Itria countryside and unique "trulli" dwellings of Alberobello on two wheels with this small-group e-bike excursion from Martina Franca. Pedal through the vineyards and olive groves that cover the valley to reach the hill town of Alberobello, then take a break to explore the “trulli” neighborhoods. Finally, relax at a nearby historic wine estate to sample local red and white wines.

Puglia's coastal walks tend to deliver scenery alone, but this one along the Le Matinelle path near Trani also checks off several points of natural and historical interest. Hike along a cliffside trail that passes sandstone walls where bee-eaters (a colorful species of bird) nest in late spring, pause in the Le Conche pine forest to spot dinosaur footprints, and end at Torre Olivieri, a 16th-century watchtower above the Adriatic.

In this tour you will visit some of the lateral craters (not active anymore) walking up to 2000 meters a.s.l.. Landscape is amazing, surrounded by craters, lava flows, volcanic ash and lots of different plants, most of them natives. All our tour guides and drivers are certificated according to the Italian law. Due to COVID-19 pandemic we follow all guidelines from WHO and Italian Government to guarantee your safety. • Pickup and Transfer service, departing from Catania at 8:30 • Guided tour from 1900m to 2000m a.s.l. • Arrival time in Catania around 13:30

The mountainous region of Molise is one of Italy's lesser-visited regions, and authentic truffle hunting experiences here are harder to find than in better-known Umbria or Piedmont. Head to Di Iorio Tartufi in Busso, and pair a forest hunt with trained dogs and a third-generation truffle hunter alongside a tasting of truffle-based dishes back at the estate, served with bruschetta, caciocavallo cheese, and Molise wines.

Explore the scenic western coast of Sardinia by e-bike or mountain bike far from the crowds with this excursion along the Riviera del Corallo. Set off from Alghero to pedal along the panoramic coastal trail through the Ponte Conte park, passing a Roman bridge, prehistoric nuraghe dwellings, and an abandoned military base along the way. Catch your breath and take a dip at the beach before heading back to Alghero.

The hilltop village of Civita is a must-visit but navigating the area's highlights can be challenging on your own due to the topography. Simplify your sightseeing with a private day tour that includes a variety of experiences. Learn about the 7th-century village’s history, travel into the mountains to admire the views, sit down to a tasty local lunch, and get close to magnificent birds of prey at the raptor center.

Take a break from the crowds and chaos in Amalfi and head to the quiet, lush hills with this guided small-group hiking tour through the Ferriere Valley Reserve. Set off directly from the center of town and stroll through lemon groves and fern forests with a guide so you can focus on the scenery rather than a map, stopping to admire waterfalls and panoramic views along the way.

Hiking fans—this is the experience for you! Go to one of the best known beaches in Sardinia—Cala Luna, as part of a guided trekking adventure. Exploring the area with a guide eliminates the worry of getting lost, and means you can concentrate on the amazing views. See juniper trees, Mediterranean foliage, and incredible panoramas over Supramonte mountain range. Conveniently, the tour gives you the freedom to choose whether to head back to the harbor of Cala Gonone by boat on the way back instead of hiking.

Explore the wild side of Tuscany with this unique river rafting experience. Slip on a wetsuit and hop aboard a raft to glide through the pristine Lima River gorge in the Val di Lima just north of Lucca. Stop to swim, explore on foot, bodysurf on the rushing current, or jump from the high gorge banks — all with the assistance of your river guide.

The first section of the Iannello stream, which flows into the Pollino National Park, in the municipality of Laino Borgo, has a characteristic that makes it unique in its kind. In a few hundred meters a whole series of jumps, slides, dives and waterfalls are concentrated, which make this path very fun and not particularly demanding ... in short, a real natural water park !!!

Starting from Messina we will visit one of the most beautiful villages in Italy (Savoca), famous for the film The Godfather (Frank Coppola), where you can visit for 2 hours, the catacombs, the mother church and the historic Vitelli bar. Afterwards we will set off to discover one of the most suggestive and panoramic villages of our beloved land. There you can visit the village with its characteristic architecture and visit some of the places featured in the famous film "The Godfather". After the tour, if you want, you can stop for lunch in one of the typical restaurants of the village called "The Godfather", where you can taste some fresh fish. (Lunch is not included in the price of the tour) Upon returning to the city of Messina, there will be a small tour of the city of the Strait of Messina.

The island of Capri has been chosen as a residence by celebrities of all time. Discover it with us, to admire the main places and the most authentic corners. Our guides, in addition to providing you with historical and cultural information, will assist you to make your day unforgettable. We will organize according to your needs times and transportation on the island (not included in the price) to admire its beauty without stress. From the port we will reach Anacapri, we will visit its characteristic old town, without neglecting attractions such as : Monte Solaro, Villa and Church of San Michele. Continue to Capri to visit the famous "piazzetta" and the gardens of Augustus. We will discover together panoramic points, to take unique photos and get away from the center. Weather-marine conditions permitting, possibility to visit the blue cave or participate in a tour of the island by boat, to enjoy from the sea every detail of the blue island, caves, villas and much more.

The Path of the Gods is one of the most spectacular trails in Italy, winding its way along the clifftop above the Amalfi Coast. Take on the trail safely and without the hassle of following the trail markers on your own with this guided hike from the trailhead in Bomerano. Meet your guide and set off towards Positano, stopping to snap photos and admire the views along the way.

A panoramic excursion in rocky habitats, flanking the Gravina di Matera and its stream which extends for 20 km, from the foot of the city of Matera, made famous for its Sassi and declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. We will follow the stream along the ridge of one side of the ravine, enjoying the landscapes of the Murgia Materana Regional Park. First by exploring the rock church of San Nicola all'Ofra, a farmhouse with its rooms dug into the cliff that communicate with each other: tunnels, stairways, cisterns, churches, developing on 3 levels of height. And then the karst Bat Cave, among the oldest evidence of human life in this area, a series of corridors, a breeding site for flying mammals, a place that hides the treasure of King Barbarossa between history and legend and where thanks research carried out in recent centuries revealed Paleolithic tools and fossils of extinct animals, such as the cave bear.

Visit the highlights of the Amalfi Coast during this small-group, full-day excursion from Sorrento. Ride comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan with an English and Italian-speaking driver. Enjoy stunning scenery along the way, with panoramic views overlooking the coast. Tours include get-down stops in Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello, with free time to explore each location on your own.