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Chianti countryside surrounding Florence. Photo by Vito Arcomano, © Fototeca ENIT

Bike Tour of Chianti

1 Apr - 31 Aug 2010 (annual)

This full day Bike Tour of Chianti is a great way to explore the countryside surrounding Florence. It starts from the Ponte Vespucci bridge in central Florence, includes lunch and a visit to…

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Beaches in Lampedusa

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The beaches that surround Lampedusa are the island's main attraction. The 26km coastline offers numerous choices: in the northern part of the island the beaches are steep and rocky with bays…

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Surfer on Lake Garda. Photo by Cavulli, © Fototeca Trentino S.p.A.

Lake Garda

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The largest and possibly the cleanest of the Italian lakes, Lake Garda is also the most popular. Located between the Veneto, Trentino Alto-Adige and Lombardy regions, its gentle climate…

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The majestic presence of Mount Etna, Sicily. © De Agostini Picture Library, courtesy of Fototeca ENIT

Mount Etna

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Located in Sicily, the 3320m-high Mount Etna is Europe's biggest and most active volcano. Its geology remains a mystery to scientists, despite being one of the most studied volcanoes on the planet.

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A view of the Cavallino coastline. Courtesy of Archivio dell'Azienda di Promozione Turistica di Venezia Photo courtesy of Archivio dell'Azienda di Promozione Turistica di Venezia La Fotografica

Cavallino

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Just a stone's throw from Venice lies 15km of pristine beach that make up the Cavallino coastline. Its sand, washed down from the Dolomites during the past millennia, has a peculiar colour…

Parco delle cascine, Florence. Courtesy of Comune Firenze

Cascine Park

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Parco delle Cascine is the biggest public green space in Florence, home to rich vegetation, sporting facilities, annual festivals, the Faculty of Agricultural Science, the School of Airborne…

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Castel dell'Ovo and Mount Vesuvius, Naples. © De Agostini Picture Library

Mount Vesuvius

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Right in the centre of Naples' bay, surrounded by Herculaneum and Pompeii, is the majestic Mount Vesuvius, rising above it all. The volcano is famous for the catastrophic eruption in 79 AD…

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Stromboli Volcano

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As well as being one of the most spectacular of the Aeolian Islands, Stromboli, locally known as Iddu meaning "him", is one of Europe's best-known active volcanoes. A trip here is more or less…

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Giant Grotto

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Trieste's Giant Grotto has a place in the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest tourist cavern in the world. It is so immense that it could contain Saint Peter's Basilica. Lighted paths lead…

Conigli Bay

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The Baia dei Conigli (Rabbit Bay) is Lampedusa's most beautiful bay, petticoated with white cliffs and sheltering the most amazing beach on the island.

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Inside Neptune's Cave, Alghero. Photo by Alessio Pace

Neptune's Cave

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Neptune's Cave lies inside the massive limestone edifice of Capo Caccia. On the side hidden from the sea's violence, it is one of those geological wonders that stuns, fascinates and provides…

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Boboli Gardens, Florence. Courtesy of Opera Festival

Boboli Gardens

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The romantic Boboli Gardens adjoin the Pitti Palace in the Oltrarno district, offering a tranquil escape from the city centre bustle. Designed for the Medici rulers, they're filled with…

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Lake Como, Milan. © APT del Comasco

Lake Como

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A favourite with Hollywood celebrities, beautiful Lake Como is surrounded by opulent villas, high-peaked mountains and luxurious boutiques. Located 40km north of Milan, it is a popular weekend…

The perched town of Tropea surrounded by turquoise water Photo Courtesy Tropea Comune

Marina dell' Isola Beach

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Marina dell'Isola is a small white-sand beach enclosed between the Rotonda beach on its right and Isola Bella on the left. By circumnavigating the imposing reef of Isola Bella, visitors can…

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Castellana Caves Photo Courtesy Grotte Castellana Sarl Grotte Castellana Sarl

Castellana Caves

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The Castellana Caves were discovered in 1938 by Franco Anelli. They form a complex and grandiose speleologic domain, one of the most spectacular in Italy.

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Hotel Regina Isabella

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The Hotel Regina Isabella is a palatial residence located on the island of Ischia in the Bay of Naples. It not only offers the very latest in spa treatments but also brings a sense of grandeur…

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Mud Baths in Vulcano

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The Laghetto di Fanghi mud baths are situated on the island of Vulcano, ten minutes away from Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands. A soak in the baths is extremely relaxing and…