Fall in love with Italy: the country that has it all with HF Holidays

From the dramatic peaks of the Dolomites, here you can walk in the footsteps of great mountaineers, to the glitz and glamour of the Cinque Terre and Sorrento, or the cultural immersion in pretty Puglia. It is the country that offers it all... in abundance! Join HF Holidays on an adventure of food, culture and walking.

1. Fantastic food and drink

If it is food that motivates you to put on your walking boots, look no further- the Italians certainly know how to whet your appetite and you will be spoilt for choice.  Fresh seafood is in abundance on the Cinque Terre with calamari being the snack of the day, as you make your way from one beautiful cliff side village to another. Or stay on Sicily in Zafferana Etnea, land of saffron and honey, where the hotel's award-winning chef will cook up mouth-watering dishes at the end of a good days walking. And if that isn't enough to motivate you along your walk our local Etna guide Maurizio will even take you to his family fruit farm where he will show you how to pick the tastiest fruit. Trust me you have not tasted figs and Sicilian oranges until you have sampled them fresh from their trees!

Now you cannot enjoy a great meal without a great glass of wine to wash it down. Montelupo has to be top of the list for budding wine connoisseurs. Piedmont is famed for its wine production and to help bring your days walks to life our host Stefano will match your evening meal with a wine from the area you have explored each day.

Experience the taste of Italy from £739 per person including half board accommodation.

2. Rich culture

If you're looking to uncover authentic Italy and its rich culture on foot then we recommend our resorts in San Quirico, Tuscany or Altamura, Puglia. Tuscany not only has stunning rolling hills but is steeped in history and stunning architecture. Round every corner a new photo opportunity arises and to help bring it to life in the magical city of Siena, our local interest guide is on hand to ensure you are overloaded with historic tales. Whilst in Altamura you will be so submerged in the culture you will feel like a local before you leave, staying in an 18th century hotel, buying your sandwiches from local bakery, where Gino D'Acampo has visited to learn the craft of making the local bread, and enjoying the atmosphere of the passeggiata en route to atmospheric local restaurants for dinner.

Last but not least, stunning Sorrento ticks all the boxes above, from stunning coastal walks and chic resorts to world-famous must-see sights and topping off the day with a locally produced, ice-cold limoncello.

Discover the rich culture of Italy from £799 person including half board accommodation.

3. Mountain lovers

Selva in the Dolomites is a must visit for any mountain lover. With the dominating Sasso Lungo standing proud above the quaint alpine town you cannot help but hear the mountain routes calling. The views are simply breathtaking. Enjoy well graded routes, the perfect network of cable cars and charming mountain huts for those well earned apple strudel breaks. Pair this with the welcoming hospitality of Carmen and her team at Hotel Malleier and you have a wonderful alpine holiday for all abilities.

Enjoy 7 nights mountain walking in Italy from £899 per person including half board accommodation.

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For media information, please contact Sarah Davis sarahdavis@hfholidays.co.uk 020 8732 1243

Notes to Editor:

Founded in 1913, HF Holidays is a co-operative society that has been organising outdoor holidays for over 100 years.

• HF Holidays has 18 country houses in the UK's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as independent hotels for overseas holidays. 
• HF Holidays has a host of accolades under its belt including: Feefo Gold Service Award in 2017, Which? Recommended Provider status for four successive years 2012 - 2015; voted Best Large Tour Operator by Guardian and Observer readers 2010-2014; and Best Large Short Break Operator 2011-2014.
• HF Holidays is committed to responsible tourism and is a member of ABTOT and ATOL protected. 
• HF Holidays is the only UK holiday provider to hold a Gluten-Free Accreditation from Coeliac UK with all 18 of its country houses officially holding this GF accreditation.
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