Welcome to hidden italy walking tours!

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1 Welcome to hidden italy walking tours! We've been organising small walking groups and independent walkers in Italy, North to South, since many yeras. Fine food, charme accommodation and exceptional walking... Staying in charme hotels, in the spring our all-inclusive, small group, guided walking tours explore Sicily, starting in fascinating Palermo and finishing in glamorous Taormina and Puglia, starting in the bustling port of Bari and finishing among the Baroque treasures of Lecce. In the autumn, we explore the Italian Lakes, starting on the canals of Venice and

2 finishing under the arcades of Turin and the Dolomites, starting in romantic Verona and finishing in Cortina d'ampezzo, 'Queen of the Dolomites'. Our self-guided walking tours explore some of the most fascinating parts of Italy: the spectacular pathways of the Cinque Terre; the rolling hills of Tuscany; Umbria, the green heart of Italy ; the volcanic lakes and Renaissance treasures of La Tuscia ; the breathtaking beauty of Amalfi Coast; the pilgrim paths above Lake Como; the romance of northern Piedmont. Some examples of Group Tours Our tours are a unique way to discover a side of this fascinating country that most people only read about. The pace is relaxed (it is a holiday after all) which gives you plenty of time to unpack and soak up the atmosphere of the places we visit. We go to places that are well off the tourist trails. We travel in small groups (maximum 14) which are led by experienced, bi-lingual guides. Sicily walking tour: Palermo to Taormina An island with an extraordinarily rich history and natural heritage that includes mountains, volcanoes and islands and criss-crossed by ancient paths, Sicily is a perfect walking destination.

3 Puglia walking tour: Bari to Lecce Puglia is waiting to be discovered: fascinating towns and villages; rich history; great food and wines; and eight lovely guided walks along country lanes and coastal paths. Venice and the Italian Lakes Starting in Venice, we explore the Italian Lakes, whose natural beauty, benign climate and lush vegetation have been beguiling visitors for centuries: an area of rich history and wonderful walking. Verona and the Dolomites guided walking tour The vast Dolomite Mountain range forms the north-eastern frontier between Italy and Austria, is one of the most beautiful in the world and has some of the finest walking in Europe..

4 Following clearly marked paths that have been used for centuries, the Self-Guided Walks have been designed to give the independent walker the chance to discover a side of Italy that other people only read about. No shuttles or buses, these itineraries are continuous walks, taking you from A to B, along ancient paths that lead you through some of the most spectacular countryside in Europe. All you have to do is get up in the morning, pull on your boots, have breakfast and enjoy the walk - we'll look after the rest. Amalfi Coast walking tour: Ravello to Positano The ancient paths that run above the Amalfi Coast, an hour's drive south of Naples, offer some of the most spectacular walking in Italy with endless views over the Mediterranean. Cinque Terre coastal walk: Levanto to Portovenere This 7 day walk takes you the length Cinque Terre National Park following stone paths along some of Italy's most beautiful coastline, where the Appenine Mountains drop into the Mediterranean Sea.

5 Cinque Terre Slow Version: coast and mountain trails Based in the best accommodation in the most picturesque of the five Cinque Terre villages and armed with a menu of the 10 best walks of the region, you will be able to explore at your own pace. La Tuscia walking tour: Pitigliano to Orvieto Walking through rolling farmlands, beautiful forests and tranquil rural villages, you won't see another tourist from beginning to end. Lake Como Walking Tour: Bellagio and the central lake.

6 Thanks to the grandeur of the Alps that soar above it; stunning towns that surround it; the famous gardens that line it and the network of paths around it, Lake Como is perfect for a walking holiday!. Tuscany Tour 1 : Montalcino to Montepulciano Starting with a private transfer from either Siena or Chiusi railway station (on the Rome/Florence line) to the charming hilltop town of Montalcino, this walk crosses the beautiful Orcia River Valley. Tuscany Tour 2: Mount Amiata, southern Tuscany To visit Mount Amiata is to discover some of Tuscany's minor masterpieces. Completely covered in oak, chestnut, beech and pine forests, Mount Amiata is one of central Italy's great natural resources. Tuscany Tour 3: from San Gimignano to Siena

7 This five day walk follows pilgrim routes through incomparable rolling hills and forests, starting from the towers and vineyards of San Gimignano and arriving in medieval Siena, Tuscany Tour 4: Chianti, from Florence to Siena This magnificent walk starts in Renaissance Florence and finishes in Medieval Siena, passing through the heart of the Chianti district some of the most celebrated landscapes in Italy along the way. Umbria walking tour: from Assisi to Spoleto Following paths that have linked the towns for centuries, this walk takes you through the green heart of Umbria, visiting some of the greatest works of art of the Italian Renaissance along the way.