Walking in Italy
Italy offers an exceptional variety of walking: historic Roman roads and sunken Etruscan lanes, coastal tracks leading to unspoilt coves and remote mountain ridge ways affording outstanding views. Walking brings you to hidden wonders, whether it be a first-rate vineyard, bubbling volcanic pools or simply a cluster of rare orchids.
Let ATG help you discover the best path to the best sights and experiences that Italy has to offer. We run a wide range of trips, both Independent and Escorted, ranging from challenging continuous walking routes (try our three-part, 225-mile hike to Rome!) to gentle itineraries, including all-inclusive stays at Pieve a Castello, our private, Tuscan residence.
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Insight into the lives and works of some of the greatest artists of the Renaissance and their frescos still in their idyllic original locations.
• Evening presentations on Renaissance frescoes and technique
• Visits to frescoes in Siena, Florence, Assisi & Perugia
• Nights, with time to explore, in delightful Orvieto & Perugia
• 5 nights at Pieve a Castello, ATG’s Tuscan retreat
Escorted
Easy Walking
Duration: 8 days
Trip dates:
03 - 10 Nov 2026
30 Mar - 6 Apr 2027
02 - 09 Nov 2027
Price: from £3,760 per person
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Follow ancient, stepped paths through lemon groves between seaside villages. Outstanding coastal scenery, only appreciated on foot.
• Walk the ‘Path of the Gods’, a coastal trail with superb views
• Explore La Valle delle Ferriere, a lush nature reserve
• Beautiful gardens of Villa Ruffolo & Villa Cimbrone (8/9-day)
• Picturesque historic towns & colourful fishing villages
Independent
Moderate to Challenging Walking
Duration: 5, 6, 8 or 9 days
Route Open:April, May, June, September, October
Price: from £1,440 per person
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Journey through ever-changing, wide open, rolling landscapes punctuated by hilltop towns, cypress trees, vineyards, olive groves and ancient forest.
• Enjoy timeless scenery as seen in medieval paintings
• Walk a section of the Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrim route
• Perfectly preserved medieval towns including San Gimignano & Siena
• First stage of a three-part, continuous 225-mile route to Rome
Independent
Moderate Walking
Duration: 8 days
Route Open:April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Price: from £1,420 per person
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Walk ancient paths from Tuscany south into Lazio, crossing rolling hills, volcanic plateaux, passing through vineyards and woods.
• Walk a section of the Via Cassia, an ancient Roman road
• Take a dip in volcanic springs & Italy’s largest crater lake
• Nights in historic towns, each delightfully different
• Second stage of a three-part, continuous 225-mile route to Rome
Independent
Moderate to Challenging Walking
Duration: 8 or 9 days
Route Open:April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Price: from £1,460 per person
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Starting in Viterbo, walk between historic towns along ancient paths, wooded trails and tracks, passing a variety of unspoilt landscapes, all the way to Rome.
• Walk the medieval ‘Via Francigena’ and the Roman ‘Via Cassia’
• Remarkable Roman & Etruscan remains at Sutri
• Impressive finish in the ‘Eternal City’ of Rome
• Third stage of a three-part, continuous 225-mile route to Rome
Independent
Moderate Walking
Duration: 7 or 8 days
Route Open:April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Price: from £1,280 per person
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Following paths across the Langhe Hills, with views to the Alps, and through world-renowned vineyards, punctuated by picturesque hilltop towns.
• Villa stay in Monforte d’Alba, a bustling ‘wine town’
• Optional visit to a local wine producer in Castiglione Falletto
• Tour of Barolo’s wine museum & wine tasting
• Visit Alba, Europe’s white truffle capital
Escorted
Moderate Walking
Duration: 8 days
Trip dates:
10 - 17 Apr 2027
Price: from £3,840 per person
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Walk from the picturesque Langhe hills, through vineyards and hazel groves, passing hilltop castles and historic villages, all set against the backdrop of the Alps.
• Superb red wines of Barolo and Barbera
• Fine churches, medieval towers & modern sculpture
• Local festivals celebrating flowers, chestnuts & truffles
• Finish in Alba, Europe’s white truffle capital
Independent
Moderate Walking
Duration: 5, 6, 8, 9 days
Route Open:April, May, June, July, September, October, November
Price: from £780 per person
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Walk through classic Tuscan scenery of cypress trees, olive groves, vineyards and high forested hills between the two art capitals of Siena and Florence.
• Art & architecture of Renaissance rivals, Siena and Florence
• Picturesque, fortified villages
• Walk through the renowned wine estates of Chianti
• Optional complimentary extra night at the finish in Florence
Escorted
Moderate to Challenging Walking
Duration: 8 days
Trip dates:
23 - 30 Oct 2027
Price: from £4,800 per person
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Discover the fascination of this UNESCO-listed area, its ancient system of coastal and high hill paths, wonderful seascapes and colourful fishing villages.
• Picturesque seaside settlements dating back to Roman times
• Daily choice of walks, with differing scenery, length and gradient
• Astounding variety of flora, from mountain to sub-tropical species
• Opportunities for swimming and boat trips
Independent
Easy to Moderate Walking
Duration: 5 or 8 days
Route Open:April, May, June, September, October
Price: from £1,060 per person
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Walk from Florence, art capital of the Western world, along ancient paths through timeless Tuscan landscapes, to iconic medieval San Gimignano and Etruscan Volterra.
• Famed Renaissance art & architecture of Florence
• Discover San Gimignano, a ‘medieval Manhattan’ with its iconic towers
• Explore the ancient Etruscan and Roman sites of Volterra
• Stay on a wine estate in the Chianti Classico region
Independent
Moderate to Challenging Walking
Duration: 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 days
Route Open:April, May, June, September, October
Price: from £780 per person