Traveling to Italy on an all-inclusive tour is a stress-free and enjoyable way to experience the country without any of the hassles that independent travel can sometimes involve. Whether you wish to explore the countryside by cycling or walking, experience its cultural attractions or simply enjoy the cuisine, a preplanned, comprehensive vacation is an excellent option.
Cycling Vacations
A great way to see the countryside, cycling vacations are offered for various experience and intensity levels and in many regions of Italy. Vermont Bicycle Tours is a well-reputed company, founded in 1971, which offers 10-day biking and walking tours of various regions in Italy including Tuscany, the Dolomite Valley, Puglia and the Po River Valley. The guides are knowledgeable and fun, and this is a great option for families traveling together. Explore the Italian landscape at your own pace on a bicycle by day, and relax at your destination's hotel at night.
VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations 614 Monkton Rd. Bristol, VT 05443-0711 800-245-3868 vbt.com
Walking and Hiking Vacations
Bicycling is not the only way to see the Italian countryside. Walking and hiking vacations are another option for those travelers who desire a bit of physical or outdoor activity when they travel. Backroads has been ranked the “World’s #1 Active Travel Company.” Backroads’ tours in Italy offer walking, hiking and biking tours in Puglia, Cinque Terre, Piedmont and Sicily. They offer “classic” as well as “family” and privately tailored tours. Backroads offers "premier" or "casual" lodging options for their vacations, and their unique itineraries combine walking and hiking with local cultural and gastronomic attractions.
Backroads 801 Cedar St. Berkeley, CA 94710-1800 800-462-2848 backroads.com
Cultural Vacations
If you're simply interested in sight-seeing and experiencing the historical and contemporary aspects of Italy, a more comprehensive, a cultural vacation is a relaxing and informative option. Visit the vistas and archaeological sites of Sicily by boat with Peter Sommer Travels, which offers 8- and 15-day cultural vacations in Sicily. Whether hiking up Mt. Etna or arriving at a coastal town by sailboat, you'll experience Sicily's beautiful island coasts and rich historical attractions in a different way. Tours are expertly led and have received rave reviews from vacationers.
Peter Sommer Travels 96 Monnow Street Monmouth NP25 3EQ United Kingdom 011-44-16-00-88-82-20 petersommer.com
Gourmet Vacations
Indulging in the delicious cuisines and tastes of Italy on an all-inclusive vacation is another worry-free and enjoyable way to discover Italy. Le Baccanti Tours is a gourmet vacation and event company that offers week weekend-long wine- and food-focused vacations in regions such as Tuscany and Sicily as well as explorations of individual cities like Rome and Florence. Depending on the tour, vacationers are able to take cooking classes, visit local markets and enjoy great wine and sight-seeing. Day tours and luxury vacations are also offered.
Le Baccanti Tours Ltd. 210, Rivington St # 11 New York, NY 10002 347-284-6704 lebaccanti.com
