Excursions and active holidays in Italy

Wooden and steel walkways dramatically suspended between rocky walls overhanging streams and valleys, and affording breath-taking panoramic views: five must-see Tibetan bridges add an adrenaline rush to an adventure holiday immersed in nature.

There are fabulous cycling lanes running parallel to the sea, scenic routes through mountain valleys or overlooking lakes, long cycle-ways crossing regions and borders, and amazing historical itineraries perfect for two wheels, among villages, hills and old tracks: Italy is a real paradise if you love to go cycling. Here we have picked up five different itineraries to discover Italy by bicycle: short and long routes yet accessible to anyone, for a comfortable family tour, a trip on your own or with your friends.

From the Stelvio National Park to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Dolomites, to the secluded Mountains of Fundres: the high-altitude hikes and trails of Alto Adige have been attracting mountain enthusiasts and nature lovers for decades. So here is a list of routes to consider if you are planning a holiday in Alto Adige.

There's a way to get around by train where you don't need speed to get from one place to another, because your destination is actually the journey itself! That's right, getting on vintage trains, rediscovering the charm of travel as our grandparents knew it, and moving slowly through a landscape full of wonders gives us a new perception of the places we will travel through.

After landing at the port of Marina Grande, visitors can set off to discover experiences enjoyed between the ancient village of Terra Murata, the fishing village of Marina Corricella and the port of Chiaiolella on the island so dear to writers, artists and film-makers. Procida - the Italian Capital of Culture 2022 - holds the flag of Neapolitan hospitality high, offering days of good taste, discovery and well-being.

Used centuries ago to irrigate meadows and crops, today they are among the most popular hiking routes in Trentino-South Tyrol. We’re talking about the Sentieri della Roggia water trails – mostly flat hiking trails suitable for the whole family all year round.