5 Ways To Experience An Adventure Vacation In Italy

Many travelers just want to lie on the beach, snoozing away their vacation in Italy, but why not try an active adventure vacation? There are several options to get you out in the fresh air while exploring the country on horseback, Vespa or bicycle, or teeing off at the golf course. Let’s have a look at the adventures and activities Italy has to offer you this year.

1. Horseback Riding in Italy

While it’s always fun to go horseback riding, imagine a winemaking tour in Tuscany, admiring the scenery of vineyards and olive trees along the way. Meanwhile, take time off along the ride by visiting local wine cellars to learn the region’s winemaking tradition, and tasting the delicious wine.

How about a guided horseback tour through Mt. Vesuvius National Park? Along the way, visit the fascinating ruins of Pompeii, explore the volcanic countryside and learn about ancient Roman history from a knowledgeable guide.

2. Italian cycling adventure

Italy has many ideal locations for a cycling tour, including Salerno on the beautiful Amalfi Coast. Head south to the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, then cycle to the plain of Paestum. Here, Greek temples stand proud in the beautiful coastal scenery, which includes mountains, gorges, valleys, vineyards and olive groves.

Head to Northern Tuscany with more beautiful olive groves and vineyards to explore. Along your way, visit iconic locations like Lucca with its historic city walls or Pisa, with its famous Leaning Tower. Meanwhile, cycling tours can be custom-made for energetic folk or for more relaxed cyclists.

3. Vespa tour in Italy

When visiting Rome, the mazelike streets can be hard to negotiate by car and impossible to find parking. Why not hop on a Vespa and tour the city just like the locals do? Scoot along from one attraction to another, with no parking problems, experiencing the excitement of the city as you go.

As an alternative, experience an evening Vespa tour, heading to the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and Piazza Navona as you go. You can easily hire your own Vespa, or take a back seat on a tour with an experienced guide. Both are seriously enjoyable.

4. Tee off on a golf vacation in Italy

While previously, golf was considered an elite sport in Italy, this is now changing and now it caters well to international golfers. In fact, the country boasts an amazing 264 golf clubs, set in beautifully diverse landscapes throughout. Some of the best include Circolo Golf Bogogno, Circolo Golf Villa d’Este and Golf & Country Valcurone.

5. Take a hike in Italy

With its gorgeous and incredibly diverse landscapes, Italy is one of the best places to enjoy a hiking vacation. Throughout the country, many long-distance walking trails are available and due to its Mediterranean climate, most are enjoyable all year round.

The Cinque Terre offers hiking through the colorful fishing villages, each of which is connected by footpaths on the cliffs. Meanwhile, trails on the Amalfi Coast are set high above the sea with incredible views. One highly recommended hike is the Via Francigena Pilgrimage Trail along the Swiss Alps to Rome.

Have a true adventure in Italy this year, seeing all the best sights at your leisure.