Self-Guided Holidays 10/11 Flavours of Italy

Italy and gastronomy go hand in hand and no holiday to Italy is complete without sampling the local specialities. Meander at your own pace on these walking trips, through some of the country’s most enchanting regions, experiencing Italian family warmth, traditions and some of ‘nonna’s best’ recipes!

Liguria: Walking the Cinque Terre & Portofino

Liguria’s brightly painted cliff-hugging Cinque Terre villages, reflected in deep blue seas, are a photographer’s dream. See each one as you walk along cobbled paths and past the rich agricultural terraces of this unique region. Local pesto Genovese and delicious freshly caught fish are just some of the gastronomic delights you can expect from the beautiful Italian Riviera.

Highlights

• Panoramic sea views • Enjoy plentiful locally grown produce • Hike & snorkel Palmaria Island

Departs: Apr-Nov 8 days from £719

Sardinia: Hiking in Sardinia’s Wild South West

Escape the crowds of glitzy Costa Smeralda in the north as you enjoy the windswept and rugged coastline of Sardinia’s south west. Walk inland ‘macchia’ covered hills, discover ancient mining villages and arrive at agriturismos offering heart-warming local food. Piscinas’ high dunes and unspoilt beaches are hard to beat as are the towering rocky cliffs at Capo Pecora.

Highlights

• Gaze across sparkling turquoise seas • See the vast caves at Su Mannau • Explore high dunes & grassy coastal paths

Departs: Apr-Oct 8 days from £799

Puglia: Walking Trails of Puglia

A wonderful introduction to the southernmost region of Puglia, this guided-group trip travels through Italy’s evocative ‘heel of the boot’ with an English speaking guide. Our walks are interspersed with tastings of the many local delicacies from this proud region – from the unique cheeses to world -renowned wines and what could be better than extra virgin olive oil?

Highlights

• Follow the Via Francigena • See the mosaic Tree of Life in Otranto • Stop at a local farm for an authentic cheese tasting

Departs: 2 Apr & 24 Sep 2022

8 days from £1,099

Puglia: Along the Salento Coast

Travel to the tip of Italy’s ‘boot’ and begin your walking holiday by admiring the beautiful Baroque architecture of Lecce. Continue east to Otranto and the coast where you can gaze across the azure Adriatic Sea towards the Balkans. Enjoy varied southern Mediterranean flora as you hike along the coastal trail, stopping to enjoy the delicious favours of gelati on the way.

Highlights

• Visit ancient ruins & noble palaces • See wonderful mosaics in Otranto’s cathedral • Swim in pristine coves of the Adriatic

Departs: Feb-Dec 8 days from £699

Campania: Naples, Vesuvius & Amalfi Coast Trails

From the antiquities of Pompeii to the natural beauty of the Mediterranean's turquoise waters and idyllic sandy beaches, Campania’s treasures are rich and diverse. Traverse clifftop trails along the exquisite Amalfi Coast, including the Lemon Trail that connects Maiori with the historic centre of Minori, the ‘City of Taste’, and breathe in the lemon-scented air.

Highlights

• Hike the ‘Path of the Gods’ to Positano • Climb Mount Vesuvius for panoramic views • Explore beautiful & fragrant landscapes

Departs: Jan-Dec 8 days from £649