Top Italy Budget Hiking Tours & Packages 2025/2026

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• Spend your free time in Barcelona visiting Gaudi's modern basilica, La Sagrada Familia – a Gothic masterpiece that embodies the city’s artistic and progressive heart.
• Hike in the majestic Spanish Pyrenees mountains, revelling in the fresh air, panoramic views and an exhilarating sense of freedom.
• Explore the idyllic Provencal landscapes of southern France and gain an understanding as to why this part of the world is so adored by artists.
• The Leaning Tower may be Pisa’s most iconic image, but there’s so much more to discover – The Piazza dei Miracoli and Pisa Baptistry are masterpieces in Medieval-Italian architecture.
• Enjoy plenty of free time in Rome to discover the ancient Colosseum, stroll through Vatican City and gaze up towards the gods inside St Peter's Basilica.

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• Immerse yourself in colourful cliff-side houses and a coastal paradise that makes the Cinque Terre region of Italy one of the world's most romantic destinations.
• Adventure through the area's most scenic trails on foot, including parts of the classic coastal route. Bike through gorgeous villages (the best way to cover ground) and take a kayaking trip on the sparkling Mediterranean Sea to a paradisiacal beach.
• If you'd rather spend more time relaxing on the beach, there's some flexibility to take a train instead of hiking – with a local leader and somebody to organize everything for you, you can choose your own adventure!
• Enjoy delicious Italian cuisine and afternoon aperitifs overlooking spectacular cliffs, iconic village views and the deep blue of the ocean.
• Discover a swathe of medieval marvels, such as the castle and churches of Levanto and the Abbey of San Fruttuoso.

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• Enjoy free time in Naples to kick off your adventure and maybe descend below the city streets to discover the famous catacombs or indulge in a traditional pizza in one of the many delicious local eateries.
• Discover the ancient Roman town of Pompeii, which has been frozen in time under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Explore the vast ruins, including the House of the Faun and the Temple of Apollo, then ascend the volcano and explore hidden sulphonic vents with a specialist volcanology guide.
• Hike along the Path of the Gods along the spectacular Sentiero degli Dei – one of the most scenic trails in the world – in picturesque Amalfi.
• Kayak along Amalfi’s coastline, soaking in the gorgeous scenery, sparkling waters and colourful architecture from a different perspective. Stop at the small beach in Santacroce for an aperitif and then paddle back in the warm afternoon sun.
• Explore the island of Capri – once a lavish retreat for Roman emperors – and see the mighty cliff faces, secluded coves, refreshing grottos and spectacular Mediterranean scenery.

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• Walk the most scenic section of the Path of the Gods
• Stroll through the cobbled streets of Amalfi and swim in Atrani
• Discover the 2,000-year-old history of Pompeii
• Admire the Sorrento Bay and Mount Vesuvius
• Reach Positano by boat

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• Take coastal and mountain paths through olive groves and vineyards
• Explore the picturesque and colourful villages of Liguria and the Cinque Terre
• Walk from village to village, through forests and spectacular terraced landscapes overlooking the sea
• Experience an extra-special wine tasting at the internationally lauded taverna, Assirto

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• Discover the most beautiful walking trails in Sardinia with a small group of like-minded adventurers
• Hike (and maybe paddle) in Gorropu Gorge, the deepest natural gorge in Europe
• Explore the large caves at Cala Luna, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean
• Visit the mysterious Nuragic village of Tiscali
• Enjoy Italian hospitality and excellent food at the family-run Hotel Il Querceto

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• Hike the finest trails in Puglia and Matera, guided by our expert tour leader
• Wander among the fairytale trulli houses of Alberobello
• Discover the extraordinary cave town of Matera, among the oldest towns in the world
• Explore the viewpoints and ancient churches in the all-white hilltop town of Ostuni
• Walk over the Itria Valley hills to Locorotondo, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy

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• Stay in the riverside village of Pieve di Soligo Explore the lesser-visited neighbourhoods of Venice with a local guide Enjoy peace-inducing walks through one of the oldest wine regions in Italy Visit the workshop of a Venetian artisan who creates traditional gondola oars Sample a selection of wines and snacks at two local wineries