Mantova in slow motion: water reflections and courtly geometries
A weekend spent among Mantova's cobbled squares and Gonzaga canals, reaching out to the Mincio wetlands and the frescoed halls of Sabbioneta.
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Secrets of the Tarvisiano: guide to an unusual weekend
Discover the lesser-known side of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, with hidden gorges, glacial lakes and border trails across the Tarvisiano.
Matera inside out: a weekend guide through crypts and hypogea
Three days to explore Matera, discovering the underground cistern system, lesser-known rock churches and hiking trails across the Gravina, complete with practical advice on routes and advance bookings.
3 Days in Potenza: Old Town, Bridges and Villages
A weekend in Potenza means moving vertically, from valley floor to the historic centre at 819 metres. Follow this itinerary through historic squares, industrial viaducts and the nearby villages of the Dolomiti Lucane.
4-Day Sardinia Itinerary: Ancient History and Supramonte
A four-day journey through the Sardinian interior, from the alleyways of Cagliari to the deep gorges of Supramonte, taking in Nuragic sites, tranquil lakes and windswept basalt plateaus.
How Well Do You Know Sorrento? A 3-Day Itinerary to Discover It
Plan a weekend in Sorrento, taking in the historic centre, the old fishing hamlet and the panoramic trails of Massa Lubrense. All the details on routes, historic restaurants and getting around.
Molise itinerary: 4 days of nature and historic villages
A practical guide to visiting Molise, from the peaks of the Appennino to the Adriatic coast. How to get around and what to see in four days.
Three days across Gran Sasso and Scanno: arrosticini, wind and hairpin bends
A family weekend exploring mountainous Abruzzo, from the 9°C chill of underground caves to smoky barbecues on Campo Imperatore, ending with hard-earned views over Lago di Scanno.
Slow Sanremo: sea breezes, cycling and coastal walks
Discover Sanremo at an unhurried pace, from the alleys of La Pigna to terraced gardens and the artists' village. A weekend amid palm trees, historic promenades and the scent of freshly baked focaccia.
Sorrento off the beaten track: a weekend among ruins and citrus groves
A two-day itinerary in Sorrento discovering the town's lesser-known side: from centuries-old mill ruins in the centre to the Roman cliffs of Capo, taking in traditional wood marquetry and ancient lemon groves along the way.
4 Days Between Headland and Coast: Ancona Itinerary
From the Passetto cliffs to the coastal paths of the Conero and historic piazzas: a practical guide to four days exploring Ancona, seaside villages, and nature trails.
Milano's hidden side: an off-the-beaten-track itinerary
Four days balancing the city's icons with lesser-known corners. A practical route taking in monumental cemeteries, historic ossuaries, and ancient navigable canals.