There are many reasons to visit Italy: museums and ruins, Florence and Venice, pizza and pasta. But if you dare to leave the well worn path you're bound to discover some of Italy's hidden jewels. Patient and curious travelers will discover villages that have hardly changed in the last 500 years, see wine and cheese in the process of being made, or walk on the stone-paved roads of the ancient Romans.

From sandy Mediterranean coasts to the rocky spires of the Dolomite Alps, each of these 20 trips reflects a different aspect of Italy's outdoor playground. Each of the itineraries can be followed in full or broken up into day trips. Whether you're in for the grand tour or just want to stretch your legs between a visit to a museum and a gondola ride, there's a trip here for you.

Classic Adventures 1. Walk the Cinque Terre 2. Portofino by Land or by Sea 3. Explore Italy's Biggest Park 4. Ski, Ride, or Raft Cortina 5. Trek the Dolomiti 6. Experience Sardegna 7. Hike, Bike, or Ride Abruzzo 8. Kayak the Tremiti Islands 9. Bike Gargano 10. Europe's Tallest Volcano		Off the Beaten Path 11. Hike Across the Border 12. Trek the Alta Via 13. Follow the King's Road 14. Spaghetti Western 15. Caving in Maiella 16. Birdwatching in the Po Delta 17. Foreste Casentinesi 18. Walk the Roman Road 19. Ski the Alta Badia 20. Explore Pollino National Park

Get away to Italy — today! Follow the Cinque Terre - An ancient route through terraced seaside villages and vineyards. Trek the Dolomite Alps - Walk among majestic rocky spires in the most beautiful section of the Alps. Top Europe Trips - Hike, bike, and eat your way through Europe.

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