Whatever kind of adventure appeals to you the most, Italy is an awesome country to visit. For most people who travel to Italy, being able to see some of the most famous sights in the world tops the list. But, there’s more to Italy than the iconic landmarks and the amazing food. There are plenty of great activities that you can take part in, whether you want to do something as active and exhilarating as skiing for the day in the Dolomites or something leisurely and relaxing like a gondola ride in Venice. Here are some of the best things for adventure-lovers to do in Italy.
Hike The Cinque Terre:
The five towns of Italy’s Cinque Terre and the path connecting them are unbeatable when it comes to beautiful villages, amazing views, and stunning open landscapes. Here you can find a huge range of brilliant local experiences to take part in, and visitors can hike the entire route for the experience of a lifetime. Be sure that you’ve got good boots, plenty of stamina, and a good head for heights to hike the trail that is often carved in places into almost vertical cliffs above the sea. For an easier and more relaxed option, consider the shortest segment between Manarola and Riomaggiore.
Explore Tuscan Towns By Bicycle:
The hilly countryside of Tuscany is definitely a must-add to any Italy tours, and is best enjoyed at leisure. A bicycle is a great way to do this, with several cycling tours that offer both guided and independent tour options for all experience and endurance levels. Explore the network of little-traveled, unpaved roads and lanes that wind through the poppy fields and orchards covering the hills to the south and east of San Gimignano.
Ride a Gondola in Venice:
Although it might be the most cliché thing to do in Venice, drifting along a canal in a gondola is definitely one of the best things to do in Italy. Gondoliers gather along the Grand Canal by Doge’s Palace and at Rialto Bridge and can be easily spotted with their striped shirts and straw hats. You can choose a route and time of day depending on your personal preferences and where you begin the ride. Lights from the Grand Canal palaces and restaurants along the canal glimmer on the water at night making for a romantic experience, but the canal fills up with other boats at this time.
Make Pasta in Florence:
Before catching a Florence to Rome train to see some of the most iconic landmarks in Italy, be sure to attend a pasta-making workshop in Florence, where you can learn how to make the most famous food in the country. Although pasta-making and other cooking classes are offered throughout Italy, Florence offers some of the best, and many are combined with a tour of the local shops and food markets to get fresh ingredients.
Italy is well-known for being one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with tons of sights and experiences to offer.
