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Slower Adventures in Italy

Slower Adventures in Italy are built for travelers who'd rather linger than rush - shorter daily distances, more time in each village, and a pace that leaves room for a long lunch or a detour to a vineyard. You still travel at your own pace, on your own dates, self-guided every step of the way.

Walk or bike through Tuscany's hill towns, the coastal paths of the Amalfi Coast, or the quieter lanes of Puglia, with easy-going routes and plenty of time to enjoy regional food and wine. It's an unhurried way to see Italy's countryside and coast.

Macs Adventure has been planning active vacations in Italy for over 20 years, and 40,000+ travelers and 24,000+ five-star traveler reviews back every route we plan.

Two men walking through a vineyard in Tuscany

Why choose Slower Adventures in Italy

Why Italy Slower Adventures for self-guided travel

  • Shorter days

    Shorter daily distances built for an easy-going pace, not a race between stops

  • Hill towns

    Extra time in hill towns and villages across Tuscany and Puglia

  • Luggage transfers

    Luggage transfers are arranged between stops where listed in your itinerary.

  • Handpicked stays

    Handpicked agriturismos and small hotels chosen for character and comfort

  • Flexible dates

    Flexible start dates so you travel when it suits you

  • Italy

    Trails of Tuscany & Umbria

    Hike from medieval and Renaissance hilltop town of Tuscany and to Umbria, the green heart of Italy

    • Walking
    • 10 days
    from$3,720CAD pp
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  • A plethora of hill top villages
    Italy

    Classic Chianti

    Follow Tuscan trails through the unforgettable wine region of Chianti to Siena

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    from$2,165CAD pp
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  • Italy

    Walking in Puglia

    Walk in Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot bordered by the Adriatic and Ionian seas

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    from$1,415CAD pp
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  • Italy

    Walking in Umbria

    Hike through Umbria, the green heart of Italy, from Spoleto to Assisi.

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    from$1,740CAD pp
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  • Italy

    Relaxed Trails of Tuscany

    A relaxed and easy-going hiking tour of Tuscany, with time for cultural and historical immersion

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    from$2,325CAD pp
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  • Exploring the Cinque Terre on foot
    Italy

    Relaxed Trails of the Cinque Terre

    Enjoy this captivating region of Italy, the Cinque Terre, on this laid-back itinerary

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    from$3,395CAD pp
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  • Gorgeous views
    Italy

    Relaxed Trails of the Amalfi Coast

    Relaxed Amalfi itinerary with time to explore beautiful Ravello, Positano and the ruins of Pompeii

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    from$3,185CAD pp
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  • Italy

    Trails of Western Sicily

    Discover Sicily’s windswept and unspoilt west coast

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    from$2,710CAD pp
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  • RagusaIbla
    Italy

    Cycle Sicily's South

    Discover the UNESCO listed Baroque towns and charming fishing villages of south east Sicily.

    • Cycling
    • 7 days
    from$2,530CAD pp
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  • Verona, starting point of your trip.
    Italy

    Cycle Verona to Lake Garda

    Ride from the Renaissance city of Verona to the southern shores of Lake Garda.

    • Cycling
    • 6 days
    from$2,680CAD pp
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  • Italy

    Wine Trails of Umbria By Bike

    Cycle through the "green heart of Italy", a different side of Italy where fewer tourists venture.

    • Cycling
    • 8 days
    from$3,510CAD pp
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  • A Macs Moment in the Aosta Valley
    Italy

    Italian Alps - Walking in the Aosta Valley

    Discover the highlights of the historic and culinary, Cammino Balteo, path through the Aosta Valley.

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    from$1,950CAD pp
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Get to know Slower Adventures in Italy

  • What makes a Slower Adventure different from a standard tour

    Slower Adventures cover shorter daily distances and build in extra time to explore villages, markets, and local food along the way

  • When's the best time for a Slower Adventure in Italy

    Spring and early fall offer mild weather and fewer crowds, ideal for an easy-going pace on foot or by bike

  • Where will I stay

    You'll stay in handpicked agriturismos, guesthouses, and small hotels chosen for character and their location on your route

  • How much walking or biking is involved each day

    Daily distances are shorter than our standard trips, with routes graded so you know what to expect before you book

  • Are luggage transfers included

    Luggage transfers are arranged between stops where listed in your itinerary.

  • Do I need to be very fit for a Slower Adventure

    No - these trips are built for a relaxed, moderate pace and suit most active travelers

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Know before you go

  • Tuscany

    Chianti vineyards, hill towns and Renaissance Florence and Siena.

    View all 10 routes

  • Umbria

    Hill towns, Sagrantino vineyards and the footsteps of St Francis.

    View all 3 routes

  • Puglia

    Trulli villages, white towns and the Salento coast in Italy's heel.

    View all 2 routes

  • Sicily

    Wild western coastline, the Egadi Islands and the Baroque towns of the south.

    View all 2 routes

  • Italian Lakes

    Lake Como villas, Lake Garda shores and the islands of Lake Maggiore.

    View all 3 routes

  • France

    The Alps, Provence, the Loire and the Dordogne, on foot or by bike.

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