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Chianti is synonymous with fine wine, and this trip offers a delightful opportunity to confirm its well-deserved reputation (spoiler alert - it definitely lives up to it!). Walking along 'strade bianche' (white roads), meandering through vineyards, and heading towards picturesque hilltop towns, you'll experience the perfect way to work up an appetite. 

The symmetrical rows of vineyards cascading over the rolling hills of Piedmont are also the source of some of the finest wines in this wine-loving countr as well as truffles, hazelnuts, and freshly made tajarin pasta. This destination is an absolute paradise for both wine connoisseurs and food enthusiasts alike!

Traverse the divinely-named Mugello mountains on this captivating walking trail, which links two of Italy's most renowned art cities and culinary havens: Bologna and Florence. In less than a week, you'll journey from the savory delights of lasagne and tagliatelle al ragù to the rich flavors of Fiorentina steak and pici all'aglione. 

This tour takes you to the Aeolian Islands, in Sicily, each one with their own peculiarity, all connected through their identity of water and fire; from Lipari to Salina, from Stromboli to the beautiful city of Taormina, this tour also features majestic Mount Etna, another UNESCO heritage site. 

 One of the oldest continually inhabited settlements in the world, Matera has the charm and look of the Holy Land - so much that it has often been chosen as a movie set; this trip starts from the sea of Bari and take you into Matera's sassi through peaceful Apulian towns getting lively as the sun sets, underground cities and a meditative countryside of centenary olive trees and gravel roads. 

This Northern section of the Camino to Rome takes you through the rolling hills of Piedmont and into the Unesco-listed city of Ivrea, known for its Carnival - during which people throw oranges at each other with much gusto - and for the industrial village that was once home to the workers of Olivetti, an industry producing typewriters that made Ivrea the computing center of Italy for most of the 20th century. 

Embarking on a walk through the clay landscapes of Val d'Orcia, just outside Siena, is like stepping into a lunar world. As you leave the artistic splendor of Siena behind, you are greeted by the rolling hills of Val d'Orcia, offering some of the most scenic views of your entire journey.

Wandering through the Alps of Biella, with its enchanting forests and ancient monasteries, leads you to one of Europe's largest Marian sanctuaries: the Cammino de Oropa. This exquisite journey, nestled in unspoiled nature just an hour from Milan, is a four-day walk suitable for all skill levels.

Starting at the Swiss border and ending in the mountainous city of Chiavenna, this route is perfect for those wanting to pair a Lake Como retreat with a few days of mountain hiking. It's a compact yet fulfilling itinerary, leading to a village famed for its culinary heritage and enchanting historic center.