Two uniquely different areas of Tuscany will be your destination for this journey, one rarely visited by foreigners and the other made famous by books such as Under the Tuscan Sun. You will begin your journey in northern Tuscany in the Garfagnana region known for its mountainous terrain dotted with little shelters for shepherds, high pastures and a never tiring succession of churches, hermitages, castles and fortresses. The second half of your visit will be in southern Tuscany, the area famous for its rolling hills, fine Chianti wine, medieval towns, and terracotta landscapes. You will also spend two magical days walking the breath taking "Cinque Terre" trail on the Ligurian coast and enjoying the inviting Italian Rivera. During your last days in Italy you will relax on the Island of Elba with its magnificent beaches and coastal cliffs all surrounded by crystal clear waters.

DOLOMITES WALKING TOUR 8 days

This spectacular mountain region of soaring peaks and pristine alpine villages is a walker's paradise, and this itinerary provides a wonderful variety of walks to give you a true Dolomite experience. Our base will be the lovely town of Cortina, nestled in a valley in the heart of the Dolomites.

SICILY WALKING TOUR 10 days

This unique itinerary provides an excellent overview of this fascinating island. We spend time walking through a great variety of countryside as well as visiting Sicily's remarkable wealth of archaeological sites, all of which is enhanced by a superb cuisine. Fabulous Greek ruins, astonishing hilltowns, beautiful Baroque churches, delectable pastry shops, and pristine beaches are all beckoning to be visited. The walks feature spectacular views, quiet unspoilt countryside, rural pathways past citrus groves and dairy farms, idyllic seaside nature parks, the grand Mt Etna volcano, and inviting small towns.

This remarkable mountain bike tour takes you through two uniquely different areas of Tuscany; the southern area well known for its rolling hills, fine Chianti wine, medieval towns, and terracotta landscapes; and, the Garfagnana region to the north with its mountainous terrain dotted with little shelters for shepherds, high pastures and a never tiring succession of churches, hermitages, castles and fortresses. You will also leave your bikes for two magical days to walk the famous Cinque Terre trail on the Ligurian coast and to enjoy the inviting Italian Rivera. Difficulty of tour can be adjusted based on needs of individuals and the group.