Italy Self-Guided Tours and Trips

They provided excellent information well before the cycle holiday. I knew how to prepare for cycling, what to pack and what to expect each day. The cycle app was so useful. The e-bike was sturdy and the luggage delivery went smoothly. The accommodation was excellent with a variety of smaller, local B&Bs as well as some larger hotels.

Overall our cycle trip was a great experience. The pre-departure briefing was a little disorganised but everything along the way worked out well. The hotel in Trento was a real highlight accommodation-wise. The cycling paths are in excellent condition. The mapping app worked well. Overall we had a great time despite 2 days of rain.

Excellent trip. The hotels used were all very good. Clean and plenty of hot water. Breakfasts in each hotel were plentiful, with a wide choice for most palates. Locations were all good, and made starting the next day easy as we were en route for the next location. The app that was sent for the walks was really helpful. Clear directions and easy to follow — just make sure you have sufficient data on your phone.

What an amazing experience walking the Via Francigena. Walking from Orvieto to Bolsena was interesting, especially when I arrived at a crossroad and the directions were not clear. However, when I called the emergency number, the gentleman on the other end was extremely helpful and wouldn't get off the phone until I was back on the right track and had entered Bolsena. The rest of the journey was clearly marked. Signs were everywhere. I did it as a self-guided tour and at no point did I feel threatened by anything, nor scared nor anxious. The accommodation was as expected but, most importantly, it was clean.

It was challenging for us in our very early 60s but such an adventure. Really loved Sardinia and it was great to be among other people but also quite independent of each other so no pressure. Lots of stops along the route for swims and picnics and dreamy sights, beaches and weather.

Trip 1: Ivrea to Pavia Enjoyable hike, but after 3/5 days of flat rice fields, the scenery was a little monotonous. Hikers should be warned about the lack of hills and changing scenery. Hike 2: From Bologna to Florence Excellent hike, amazing scenery and challenging terrain with plenty of climbing. My only issue was with the Guibo navigation app. It only showed one trail option, did not operate well in wet conditions, and was actually wrong on more than one occasion. Fortunately, I came across other hikers who had better apps that showed all trail options and roads.