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Walking in Tuscany - Hedonistic Hiking

Chianti, Castles and Tuscan Cooking

A relaxed walking holiday where we stay in two luxurious hotels - the first converted from a medieval village, the second a former palace in the centre of a Tuscan village. One hotel has a pool and beautiful gardens, the other has a Spa...

Volterra and the Maremma - Hedonistic Hiking

Tuscan Hill Towns and Coastal Plains

Discover the lands of the ancient Etruscans around the hilltop town of Volterra and visit the fascinating Maremma region in south west Tuscany.  Experience the area's natural beauty and see fabulous spring flowers as we hike...

Parma, Tuscany and the Cinque Terre - Hedonistic Hiking

Prosciutto and Parmesan, Pilgrims and Poets

Walk the area immortalised by Lord Byron and the Romantic poets. Visit beautiful Parma, the undisputed gourmet capital of Emilia Romagna and experience the Sagra del Fungo Porcino (Porcini Mushroom fair) at the "Slow Food"...

The Jewels of Piedmont Tour - Hedonistic Hiking

A Celebration of Slow Food

Let your taste buds do the walking as we immerse you in the enogastronomic wonders of  north west Italy. Barolo wine, the legendary white truffle of Alba, porcini mushrooms, hand crafted cheeses and cured meats. Beautiful hotels,...

Hiking in the Italian Alps

Val d'Aosta and the Mont Blanc Massif

Experience the Italian Alps in their very best season.  As the snow melts stunning flower-filled alpine meadows emerge.  Enjoy fabulous hiking surrounded by spectacular views of the Gran Paradiso, Monte Rosa and Mont Blanc...

Hiking in Slovenia and the Julian Alps

Lakes and Mountains, Waterfalls and Wine

A 9-day hiking holiday in Slovenia and north east Italy. A tiny country, Slovenia is sometimes referred to as The Sunny Side of the Alps. We stay beside beautiful Lake Bohinj from where we hike to the Julian Alps before continuing...

Walking Holidays in Umbria

Abbeys and Art in the Apennines

This tour begins with the exciting opening night of the historical crossbow festival between Sansepolcro and Gubbio. Hike in the Apennine mountains with views to Umbria, Le Marche and Tuscany. Follow evocative pilgrim trails to remote...

Palio of Siena - Walking tours in Italy

The Palio horse race in Siena is one of the most spectacular festivals in Italy.  It takes place twice a year, on 2nd July and 16th August.  It is, however, much more than one race on the one day.  It is the apex of months of preparation and the Palio itself is...

Hiking in Abruzzo

Stunning Peaks and Silent Valleys

Abruzzo is the only region in Italy which can boast three National Parks and our brand new tour for 2013 explores all three. Lying to the east of Rome, Abruzzo is a remote and unspoilt region. Beautiful villages perch on the hilltops and...