Located in the middle of northern Italy, Lake Garda is the largest of the country’s lakes and one of the most popular holiday spots. Taking a look at this 7-night guided tour, we’ve highlighted 5 reasons why Lake Garda is a magical destination to explore. 1. Stunning Scenery Lake Garda, or its Italian name, ‘Lago […]

Think Italy and for many holidaymakers an image of Tuscany’s rolling fields and sun-soaked landscape featuring lovely hilltop towns immediately springs to mind. Taking inspiration from a fantastic classic tour of the region, here are 5 simply ‘fantastico’ towns and cities in the region we thoroughly recommend experiencing. 1. Florence Stunning Florence, affectionately known as […]

Autumn is the perfect time to visit Italy. There are fewer tourists, the weather is pleasantly warm and there are still plenty of activities on offer. Here are 8 of the top places to stay and sights to see in Italy this autumn. 1. Lake Como Perhaps Italy’s most well-known lake, Lake Como is famous […]

Following an excellent 2021 solo departure to Sicily, here are 5 essential sights across the iconic Italian island. 1. Mount Etna Rising close to an incredible 2000 metres above sea level, Mount Etna is one of the world’s best-known volcanoes. Surrounded by beautiful countryside benefitting from mineral-rich soil stemming from volcanic activity, this part of […]

Future travel in mind, we preview 22 excellent scenic walking holidays exploring the best walking country in Europe. 1. Cyprus – The Akamas Peninsula & Troodos Mountains One of the most romantic islands in the Mediterranean is awaiting discovery on a wonderful walking holiday serving up some wonderful experiences. Whether venturing along the scenic Akamas […]

Setting out into the great outdoors of the famous ‘Beautiful Country’, we explore the spectacular scenery around the famous lake and into the memorable north, dominated by the world-famous Dolomites. 1. Bolzano ‘Bellissimo’ Bolzano tucked away in South Tyrol stretches along a valley nestled amongst mountains and vineyards. Resting at the foot of the famous […]

There is much to discover in the beautiful Italian region of Apulia & into the royal Caserta. A favourite sun destination, this stunning southern part of the country, is, like much of Italy’s amazing coastline, home to charming, historical old fishing villages, lovely beaches and some incredible historical landmarks. Tracing the long history of this […]

Venturing to the Italian Riviera, here are 5 glorious places you need to experience along this famous stretch of coast leading into France and Monte Carlo. 1. Bordighera On the coast of the Ligurian Sea, lovely town of Borighera is one of the most popular along this stunning stretch of coastline. One of the Italy’s […]

Exploring another holiday exploring Tuscany and into Liguria, here are 6 amazing Italian experiences available to enjoy throughout this incredible walking itinerary. 1. Lerici Resting on the Ligurian coastline, the town of Lerici is a beautiful place to visit. Stretching along the coastline, the town is made up of a series of colourful buildings and […]

Italy’s magnificent Dolomites mountain range is one of the country’s greatest treasures. Alongside the collection of famous lakes and cities, the lure of experiencing the Dolomites firsthand draws thousands of tourists to the spectacular north year after year. Taking inspiration from a fantastic Little Trains of the Dolomites holiday available with one of our trusted […]