After exploring the area on my Highlights of Italy tour, I left with memories of one of the most fulfilling 48-hours full of food, sunshine and challenging hikes.
Cinque Terre
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Think about striking natural scenery you’ve witnessed around the world, and places like the Grand Canyon and Victoria Falls would probably spring to mind. But, did you know there’s a wealth of beautiful places just waiting to be discovered in Europe too?
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From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the spectacular coastline, the dream Italy trip can be yours – whether you’re thinking of adventuring on your own, or solo on a small group tour.
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From Venice to Rome: 21 photos of a trip through Italy’s highlights
by Bex Shapiroby Bex ShapiroYour life will quite possibly be incomplete if you don’t take in Florence’s awe-inspiring views, Venice’s dreamy waterways, Cinque Terre’s colourful villages, and Rome’s majestic sites.
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In addition to sharing food and cocktails, and serving as my trekking sherpas, my group helped me experience Italy in ways that went far beyond the guidebook.
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Europe’s varied geography lends itself to hundreds of day walks that require nothing more than an average level of fitness and good shoes.
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We don’t want to attribute it solely to the Instagram age, but there’s just something so exciting about trying to capture those pastel shades, bright buildings, and vibrant colors.
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The Cinque Terre dates back to the early medieval period and is considered by many to be the most romantic stretch of the Italian Riviera.