Tours of Italy

With over 200 holidays to choose from, KE Adventure Travel has one of the very best collections of trekking and walking holidays worldwide. Graded on a scale from 1 to 12, we have holidays to suit everyone. Our tougher treks are likely to involve multi-day hikes through wilderness regions, with porter support and tented accommodation. Whilst at the other end of the scale, our softer walking holidays are more likely to be hotel or lodge-based with a day-walk format and an emphasis on uncovering the area's history, culture and cuisine. From our earliest days we've developed a range of treks that include celebrated classics such as Peru's Inca Trail trek, the ascent of Tanzania's Kilimanjaro and the ever popular Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal. Alongside these, we have always made it a priority to seek out distinctive and unique itineraries in less familiar areas such as Armenia, Cameroon, Madagascar and Burma. Whichever of our trekking or walking holidays you choose to undertake, you can be sure you'll enjoy breaking out of your day-to-day routine and exploring exotic landscapes on foot, with the chance to experience different cultures.

Wild Tuscany - Italy

The mountainous region of the Garfagnana in Tuscany is one of Italy's best kept secrets. North of the ancient walled city of Lucca, this region of Tuscany is home to olive growers and shepherds of the Serchio Valley which winds its way between the ‘marble mountains' of the Alpi Apunae and the limestone hills of the Apennines. Picture a landscape of verdant hills and dramatic limestone rock outcrops, dotted with Tuscan walled hill-towns, pretty terracotta villas and isolated farms, with their terraced fields, vineyards and olive groves. Now picture staying in a comfortable villa, high on a ridge overlooking the Serchio Valley and with ready access from your door to an array of established walking trails, which will take you from chestnut woods and azure-blue lakes to the high ridges and summits of the Alpi Apuane. In the warm evenings you can take a dip in the private pool before sitting down to dinner on the terrace beneath a trellis of vines and enjoy the best of Tuscan cuisine. With some of the best walking in Italy on your doorstep and the famous cities of Pisa, Lucca and Florence within easy reach, this is our new holiday in Wild Tuscany!

Over more than 30 years Explore has developed a diverse and exciting range of more than 100 walking and trekking holidays. Whether you’re new to walking holidays, a casual hiker or a seasoned trekker you will find plenty of expertly planned walks and treks to choose from. We specialise in small group walking and trekking holidays. On these you will be in a group of up to 16 along with an experienced tour leader. Depending on the trek you may also have guides, porters, muleteers, cooks and camping crew with you too. For many trekkers the camaraderie with the crew is one of the highlights of the holiday.

Tuscany: Chianti Classico

Tour Map of Tuscany: Chianti Classico

Beautiful cities, rolling hills and fine wines are all part of this walking holiday in Tuscany. We stay in the heart of Chianti and enjoy walks through sun-drenched vineyards. We also explore the historic cities of Florence and Siena, visit the medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano and sample the delicious local wine.

Over more than 30 years Explore has developed a diverse and exciting range of more than 100 walking and trekking holidays. Whether you’re new to walking holidays, a casual hiker or a seasoned trekker you will find plenty of expertly planned walks and treks to choose from. We specialise in small group walking and trekking holidays. On these you will be in a group of up to 16 along with an experienced tour leader. Depending on the trek you may also have guides, porters, muleteers, cooks and camping crew with you too. For many trekkers the camaraderie with the crew is one of the highlights of the holiday.

Trails of Hidden Tuscany

Tour Map of Trails of Hidden Tuscany

A centre-based walking trip that explores Tuscany's hidden gem - the Garfagnana Valley. Nestled between the 'marble mountains' of the Alpi Apuane and the rolling Apennines, this is an area of outstanding natural beauty. In a trip highlight we walk along the celebrated 'Cinque Terre' coastal path. Each evening we return to our comfortable agriturismo (farm stay) for some typical home-cooked Tuscan cuisine.

Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences. Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character. Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience. All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own.

Holistic and organic adventures. The experience differs by region, but the result is always immersive and one-of-a-kind. Whether your home is a charming farmhouse, a quaint agriturismo, a beachfront apartment or even a river barge, these trips bring you close to the land and its people.

Trekking in Tuscany

Tour Map of Trekking in Tuscany

The difference between a tourist and a traveller? Tourists visit. Travellers explore. And once you’ve seen, smelled, felt, and tasted northern Tuscany, you’ll want to devour as much of it as possible. This journey into Garfagnana – one of Italy’s top trekking regions – offers plenty of exercise for mind, body, and soul alike. Over seven days, you’ll hike the unspoiled mountains by day, learn to prepare delicious local cuisine in the evening, and put your well-used feet up at the end of it all to soak in the simple pleasures of country life.