Calabria beyond the beaten track: a coastal and village weekend
A three-day itinerary between the Costa degli Dei and Costa Viola, discovering churches carved into tufa rock, seaside alleys and scenic terraces overlooking the Stretto.
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Alleys, squares and bell towers: the most beautiful villages, where time slows down and every stone tells a story.
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Weekend in Sardegna: 3 days exploring Alghero and historic villages
A long weekend in north-west Sardegna: Alghero, Bosa, and Castelsardo, taking in coastal cliffs, sandy beaches, and seaside historic centres.
Three Days in Toscana: Garfagnana and Val d'Orcia
A three-day itinerary in Toscana exploring the wild nature of Garfagnana and the rolling landscapes of Val d'Orcia, taking in hikes, medieval villages, and free thermal springs.
A 4-day Emilia-Romagna weekend between villages and the Appennino
Four days on the road uncovering medieval villages in the Piacentino, glacial Appennino lakes and Romagna strongholds, amid Romanesque churches and local culinary traditions.
Slow Palermo: scents, contrasts and off-season quiet
A weekend in Palermo among Byzantine mosaics, bustling street markets and the calm of seaside villages like Mondello and Sferracavallo. Tips for exploring the city on foot.
Weekend in Valle d'Aosta: 4-day itinerary
Four days in Valle d'Aosta exploring castles, thermal baths, alpine villages and mighty Monte Bianco. A practical itinerary for a long weekend in the mountains, packed with helpful tips.
48 hours in Urbino: the weekend itinerary
Plan two days in Urbino amid Renaissance sites, masterpieces by Raffaello and cresce sfogliate, exploring the steep lanes of Montefeltro on foot.
48 hours in Udine: the perfect weekend itinerary
How to plan a two-day weekend in Udine taking in Venetian squares, Tiepolo's frescoes, and historic osterie, exploring the town centre easily on foot.
Mantova Beyond the Gonzaga: Quirky Sanctuaries and Historic Theatres
Four days exploring Mannerist masterpieces, the ideal city of Sabbioneta, and unusual architecture tucked well away from the standard tourist trails.
Trentino: a weekend of turquoise lakes, borghi and thermal spas
A weekend in Trentino discovering Lago di Tenno, the rural villages of Giudicarie and relaxing thermal waters. A practical 3-day itinerary.
Molise at a gentle pace: stone villages, valleys and quiet
A weekend in Molise designed around unhurried rhythms: from the sea breeze on the ramparts of Termoli to the crisp air of the Appennino molisano.
Have you ever visited Italy's most vertical city? A weekend in Potenza
Discover Potenza in two days: an itinerary combining ancient history with futuristic escalators, exploring the captivating capital of Basilicata through archaeology, medieval churches, and cutting-edge bridges.