A practical guide to exploring Friuli-Venezia Giulia, from sea-facing underground bunkers and Karst cliffs to the vineyards of Collio and Roman ruins. Two days to make the most of your time among historic sites, cellars buried deep underground and frontier osterie.
Three days among Giotto's frescoes, historic squares and open-air markets. Here is how to map out your walking itinerary to make the most of your time and get around easily.
A road trip across Marche, from the Renaissance palaces of Urbino and the caves of Genga to the clifftop trails of Conero and the places of Leopardi.
Three days exploring Veneto, from the Veronese shores of Garda with Malcesine and Torri del Benaco, up to the high-altitude trails of the Belluno Dolomites between Misurina and Alleghe.
A long weekend exploring the treasures of MANN, the historic streets of Napoli, the ruins of Pompei and the royal apartments of the Reggia di Caserta.
Four days balancing the city's icons with lesser-known corners. A practical route taking in monumental cemeteries, historic ossuaries, and ancient navigable canals.
An itinerary to discover the historic centre's marbles, waterfront promenades and mountain trails, with easy rail links to ancient Greek temples.
A weekend between the Julian Alps and the Adriatic coast: from Tarvisio's alpine lakes down to the sea cliffs and waterfront castles of the Golfo di Trieste.
A slow-paced route through the steep alleys of historic Campobasso, from Romanesque architecture to rural Molise cuisine, venturing out as far as the Roman ruins of the Matese.
Four days in Genova, making the most of vertical transport and visits. From the caruggi to the hill forts, via the Porto Antico and Nervi.
Two days exploring the volcanic lakes of Bolsena, Bracciano and Vico, discovering medieval fortresses, scenic nature walks and the tufa-rock alleys of northern Lazio.
A road trip itinerary to explore the province of Lazio, from the medieval hamlets of Tuscia to Renaissance gardens, open-air thermal pools and well-preserved castles.
Discover Palermo on a 3-day weekend exploring vibrant markets, hidden Byzantine mosaics and authentic street food. An itinerary off the standard tourist trail.
A four-day trip split between the streets of Padova's historic centre and the rolling Colli Euganei, taking in gardens, rustic osterie and ancient monasteries.
Trento and its surroundings are easily explored over four days. An itinerary that links the pedestrianised historic centre to the swimming lakes of Valsugana and Valle dei Laghi, moving between woodlands and castles.
A 3-day weekend exploring the villages of Valle d'Itria and the coast around Polignano a Mare and Monopoli. From Adriatic coves to the trulli of Alberobello, journey through rural architecture and traditional flavours.
A practical guide to a weekend in Genova, taking in caruggi, historic palazzi and coastal hamlets. From port architecture to terraces high above the city.
Four days in and around L'Aquila discovering the slow rhythms of the Appennino: from the historic centre's alleys to hilltop hamlets like Santo Stefano di Sessanio and the vast horizons of Gran Sasso.
A road trip across Matera's millennia-old stone caves, ghost towns in the badlands, rocky Appennino peaks and a final view over the Tyrrhenian coast.
A practical two-day itinerary across the Matese massif, along the region's mountain border. Explore stone hamlets, ancient beech woods, river-carved gorges, and high-altitude karst lakes.
A four-day itinerary exploring the region's contrasts, from the botanical gardens of Lago Maggiore to the deep granite gorges carved into Valle Antigorio.
A practical guide to a weekend in Bologna. A detailed itinerary exploring the historic squares, UNESCO porticoes, and the foothills of the Bolognese hills, complete with practical tips for getting around and avoiding queues.
Four days exploring Urbino and Montefeltro, taking in Renaissance masterpieces, fortified villages and Apennine scenery. A practical itinerary to experience the very best of the area, combining art, gentle walking and traditional osterie.