Top Italy Budget Hiking Trips & Packages 2025/2026

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• Turquoise seas, coral-lined grottoes and unspoilt sandy beaches
• Exotic Mediterranean flora; orange groves, dwarf palms and olive trees
• Medieval churches, ancient villages and pre-historic caves
• Stay in a traditional Sicilian farmhouse and cosy bed and breakfast
• Fantastic bird spotting opportunities

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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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• 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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• Fantastic walks including the 'Walk of the Gods', one of the world's finest daywalks
• Visit the stunning coastal towns of Amalfi, Ravello & Positano
• Explore Pompeii, the world's most visited archaeological site
• Sample delicious Italian cuisine in family-run hotel with small outdoor swimming pool

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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