Our walking holidays in Italy

Our Italy walking holidays explore some of the most treasured regions of bella Italia without ever contributing to the tourist crush some places can experience. Climb away from the crowds on the Amalfi Coast by visiting tiny mozzarella producers and picnicking under lemon groves. Winemakers will happily reveal all about the grapes they grow in Tuscany as you wind your way between vineyards, before snoozing in country villas and eating at rural restaurants. And you can learn why mountain folk live for winter in the Dolomites, where local snowshoeing guides lead the way to forests heaped with snow – far more fulfilling than blink-and-you’ll-miss-it downhill skiing.

Our top Walking holidays in Italy

Amalfi Coast walking holiday, Italy

From £1279 to £1899
8 days ex flights
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
Small group2025: 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 2026: 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec, 2027: 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr ...

Amalfi coast small group walking holiday

From £1495 to £1715
8 days ex flights
This walking holiday explores the spectacular Amalfi Coast.
Small group2026: 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 2027: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep ...

Amalfi Coast budget walking holiday

From £745 to £995
8 days ex flights
The hidden trails of the Amalfi Coast

Francigena Way walking holiday, Lucca to Siena

From £875 to £830
8 days ex flights
Walking holiday through the Tuscan countryside

Amalfi to Sorrento walking holiday in Italy

From £2269 to £3059
9 days inc UK flights
Explore the peninsula between Ravello and Sorrento
Tailor made

Puglia and Basilicata walking holiday in Italy

From £1719 to £2249
8 days ex flights
Unique regions between the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian seas
Small group2026: 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 2027: 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct

Mont Blanc holiday, Tour du Mont Blanc

From £1635 to £2195
8 days ex flights
The best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
Small group2026: 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 2027: 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct

Piedmont walking holiday, Vineyards of Barolo

From £2139 to £2349
9 days inc UK flights
A gastronomic gem quietly tucked away

Walking holiday in Tuscany

From £1599 to £2099
8 days ex flights
A variety of daywalks in the beautiful Tuscan countryside
Small group2026: 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 2027: 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
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Self guided or small group?

Many people, especially those new to walking holidays or travelling solo, prefer the ease and sociability that comes with joining a small group tour. You’ll be accompanied by up to around 14 other hikers, and follow carefully designed routes led by an expert guide. No need for a map. No need for anything, in fact, except to enjoy the exercise, views and fun of making new friends. There are plenty of self guided Italy walking holidays too. These not only give you the flexibility of choosing your own travel dates and accommodation, but let you make routes more or less challenging.

Amalfi Coast walking holidays in Italy

The Amalfi Coast – as chic as it is beautiful – stretches 50km along the Sorrentine peninsula. Come summer, crowds flock here like paparazzi in search of a red carpet event. But step just a little inland, and you’ll find rural tranquillity, with trails linking tiny mountain villages past waterfalls, lemon groves and meadows of wildflowers. The Path of the Gods is one of the world’s most beautiful walking routes, but Monti Lattari Regional Park and Valle delle Ferrier Nature Reserve are both showstoppers in their own right. Capri, too, has many lovely hiking routes taking you beyond the glitz.

Tuscany walking holidays in Italy

Tuscany needs little introduction, but it may surprise you how varied walking holidays here can be. It’s not simply a choice between joining a small group or plotting your own self guided route. You might mix walking with wine tasting or beachcombing on stretches of sand that are virtually deserted outside summer. Well-marked trails in Maremma Regional Park have restricted access, letting you explore Etruscan beauty without the crowds. For those wanting a little more rigour, head to Northern Tuscany and more mountainous terrain. Even here the trekking is mostly moderate, and regular hikers will take the ascents in their stride.

Prosecco Hills walking holidays in Italy

Swathed in vineyards, the Prosecco Hills in Italy’s Veneto region are as pleasant to walk as the fizz is to drink. Close to the Dolomites, and under an hour from Venice, the hills and valleys are criss-crossed with easy-going trails that allow plenty of time to explore the area’s gastronomy, culture and history. You’re never far from a little village where you can refuel with a wild mushroom risotto or a plate of gnocchi. Walking holidays run from spring through to autumn, with September and October the time to come for lower temperatures and to watch the grape harvest.

Via ferrata walking holidays in Italy

A via ferrata is a network of ladders and metal cables clamped securely to the rocks, enabling walkers to access routes and viewpoints that would previously have been available only to mountaineers. Expert guides escort small groups on what are often physically demanding and precarious routes, with the Dolomites being one of the most popular destinations. You will need to be in good physical condition – upper body strength is key for pulling yourself up some sections and walking days are long. If you don’t have a head for heights, a via ferrata walking holiday is not for you.

Top 10 walking holidays in Italy

We could quite easily list 50, but after much hard work and debating we’ve narrowed down our top 10 walking holidays in Italy. From gentle hikes between vineyards in the Prosecco Hills and peaceful rural trails around the Amalfi Coast, to otherworldly landscapes on volcanic Sicily and the jagged Dolomites that take on a beguiling pinkish hue at sunset – you’ll find plenty of inspiration here. We take you through what to expect from the Italian Lakes, classic Mont Blanc route and foodie paradise of Piedmont, as well as letting you know the best time to go walking in Italy.

Our Walking holidays in Italy reviews

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Phil Robbins22 Sep 2025
Our guide Severio was excellent and we felt connected to the culture and the history of the area with his passion and his connections. Everyone said hello! his commitment means the holiday is rated as a 5*read more
Anja Schmugler21 Sep 2025
Excellent, with amazing views of the coastlineread more
Linda Jarvis10 Aug 2025
Excellent.read more
Paul Lee10 Jul 2025
Excellent in all aspects accom, food, chalet hosts, content and highly recommend Mike Napier our guide. Many thanks Paul &Juderead more
Written by Rob Perkins
Photo credits: [Page banner: Rostislav Glinsky] [Self guided or small group?: Giuseppe Milo] [Amalfi Coast: Ken Mayer] [Tuscany: © Sam Knight] [Prosecco Hills: theavoae] [Via ferrata: Amir Zmora] [Top 10 walking holidays in Italy: Gregory Smirnov]