Southern Europe
Discover Italy.
Italy rewards travellers who slow down. Lemon terraces drop to the sea on the Amalfi Coast, cypress-lined roads link Tuscan hill towns, and every region guards its own recipes, rituals and pace of life.
Why travel here
Beyond the obvious highlights.
Beyond the famous viewpoints, Italy is a country of small rituals: the morning espresso taken standing at the bar, the evening passeggiata through the piazza, the Sunday lunch that runs well into the afternoon. Our routes leave time for these moments. We walk old mule tracks between villages, cross the water by local ferry and eat where families have cooked the same dishes for generations.
The local perspective
You will meet the people who keep regional traditions alive: a lemon grower in Minori whose family has tended the same terraces for four generations, a Chianti winemaker who still harvests by hand, and Sorrento-born trip leaders who know which trattoria is worth the detour.
When to go
Every season has its own rhythm.
01
April to June
Warm days, wildflowers on the coastal paths and comfortable walking temperatures. Our favourite time to visit.
02
July and August
Hot and lively, with long evenings and busy beaches. Book early and plan walks for the cooler morning hours.
03
September to October
The sea is still warm, the grape harvest is under way in Tuscany and villages feel noticeably quieter.
Good to know
Practical notes before you go.
Getting around
Regional trains, local ferries and private transfers. Walking routes use well-marked paths with some steep stone steps.
Local customs
Cover shoulders and knees in churches. Lunch is usually served from 1 to 3 PM, and dinner rarely starts before 8 PM.
What to pack
Light layers, a sun hat, walking shoes with good grip and a smart-casual outfit for dinners.
Travel documents
Check current entry requirements with official government sources before departure.
Journeys
Trips that visit this region.
Easy
Italy
8 days
The Amalfi Way
Walk coastal paths, cross the bay by ferry and linger over long lunches in villages above the sea.
From
$3,250
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Easy
Italy
7 days
A Taste of Tuscany
Meet growers, explore hill towns and discover the food traditions that make Tuscany feel like home.
From
$3,650
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