Active and Sports Vacations

Sicily Off Road are specialists in 4x4 guided tours of Mount Etna with excursions departing from Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Catania, Messina, Acireale. Sicily Off Road is also specialised in shore excursions from the main tourist ports of West Sicily such as Catania, Messina, Giardini Naxos and Riposto. Based in Catania, they are now recognised as the leaders in their field and can take the independent visitor to Sicily on many different excursions to Europe's most active volcano, as well as other beautiful parts of the island.

Sprintage specialises in classic Italian sports and convertible cars hire across Italy, but especially along the Amalfi Coast from Sorrento to Positano, Minori, Pompei, Vesuvius and as far as Paestum. The overall aim of the company is to combine a passion for classic cars, gastronomy and wine in a unique package for anyone who loves living well. Accommodation can also be included for a unique vacation package for individuals, couples or groups and incentives. Sprintage was established to offer unforgettable stays in one of the most suggestive place of our country: Amalfi Coast, the land of the sun and the…

Fattoria di Palazzo Vecchio is a genuine Tuscan hamlet surrounded by vineyards producing Nobile di Montepuciano wines. As well as the cultivation of autochtonous and rare vines, the estate also features rose bushes, a vegetable garden, orchard as well as olive, jujube and pomegranate trees. The latter were all planted on the occasion of an important event, as per local tradition, and today they supply the ingredients for jams, preserves and jellies. But Palazzo Vecchio has created a special course for anyone interested in finding out more about these valuable fruits and entitled "L'Erboristeria". They are run by Anna Maria…

If you have ever wanted to drive a classic Fiat 500 car while on vacation in Italy, then contact 500 Vintage Tour based in the province of Catania near Mount Etna and Taormina. An unforgettable Sicily car tour hire experience in the most classic of Italian motor vehicles. You can choose from a range of Fiat 500 models and colors dating from the early 1960's to late ‘70's. All the cars are available for private hire on an hourly, daily or weekly basis. Prices can be tailor made based on your request or itinerary suggestion. Pick up your vehicle for…

Dante Alighieri Society is recognized as one of the leading language school and promoters of Italian language school and Italian culture school worldwide The Dante Alighieri Italian language school in Siena has been offering for more than 20 years a wide range of courses and programs to students of all ages right in the heart of the historical Tuscan city. These include university study abroad programs, cultural courses, a range of culinary and cooking courses, internships and other academic programs. View the full list of Italian language courses and programs for 2013 here

The following two vacation ideas could be classed as relaxing, but that might depend on your point of view, so they feature in our Active Holidays section. Both the Yoga and Painting breaks are offered by YLTour based in Lecce, Puglia, right at the heel of Italy. They could be combined into one vacation, but are proposed separately.   YOGA RETREATS The yoga weekends or week long breaks are proposed for the Spring and Summer and are located a rustic masseria surrounded by the typical countryside of Puglia. Your day starts with a first yoga session under the olive oil trees or…

OZU stands for Officina Zone Umane and is a non profit association based near the small village of Monteleone Sabino in the heart of the Sabine Hills territory. Founded in 2005, this residential cultural and arts centre is the location for the development of creative ideas, exchange and innovative activities from a range of disciplines. The centre used to be a local sweet factory, but has been colorfully converted to include facilities such as a photography studio, art studio for pottery, sculpture etc, editing room, internet point and exhibition space. Download the OZU presentational brochure below

The following active vacation proposals can be arranged through local travel planner Moreno Moretti who runs Le Marche Holiday near Ascoli Piceno. Although specializing in gourmet tours and wine and cooking holidays, Le Marche Holiday has added the following elements to his portfolio or proposals for a truly unique selection of stay ideas in one of Italy's least spoilt regions.   QUAD BIKE EXCURSIONS IN THE SIBILLINI HILLS If you want a truly amazing experience on your holiday in Le Marche, then you should try a quad-biking trip deep into nature and the local countryside. The bike’s versatility combined with…

This vacation proposal by Le Marche Holiday aims to improve your photographic skills in the company of a professional photographer as well as enjoying and exploring the majestic Sibillini Mountain National Park. As well as Mount Sibilla this 5 day breaks will also take you to the famous high plain of Castelluccio in May, June, September and October. You host is Giorgio Tassi, a professional photographer and author from the historic town of Amandola. A minimum of 5 and a maximum of 13 people can participate on each vacation which includes: • 5 days and 4 nights self catering accommodation,…

If you have ever wanted to fly over Tuscany or the classic Tuscan countryside, then these leisure flights out of Arezzo will be just for you. The initiative is called Tuscanwings and was conceptualized and founded by owner and pilot, Francesco. Francesco also runs the fabulous agriturismo wine estate and restaurant, the Foresteria Il Giardino di Fontarronco in the Chiana Valley. Your plane is a single engined Piper which is based at Arezzo Molin Bianco airport. From here Francesco will guide you personally on a trip over the beautiful Tuscan rolling hills to such famous locations and sights as Cortona,…

Collecting the Colours of Autumn - A festival of words. Autumn writing retreat contest in Sabina at less then an hour from Rome The changes in the season can be traced and explored in the physical landscape, the fauna and flora, the foods and within the homes of people. But the changes in the seasons can also be a repository of memories, feelings, thoughts and fears. On this week long writing retreat, we will use Monteleone Sabino, Lazio, Italy as our base as we collect the colours of autumn and gain experiences which are both external and internal, stretching your…

Delicious Italy together with Marketing & Travel 'all in one' and Extra Time are exclusively promoting a series of golf vacation packages in Rome entitled 'All in One'. Under the banner of the 'Rome Golf District' and sponsored by Roma Capitale & Federgolf Lazio, these unique proposals offer the chance of enjoying an amazing sporting and cultural experience in the Rome area, fine hospitality and the best local food & wine all in a single tourist package. The various pckages are listed below and can only be booked by compiling the form from the link in the right column of…

Delicious Italy together with Marketing & Travel 'all in one' and Extra Time are exclusively promoting a series of golf vacation packages in Rome entitled 'All in One'. Under the banner of the 'Rome Golf District' and sponsored by Roma Capitale & Federgolf Lazio, these unique proposals offer the chance of enjoying an amazing sporting and cultural experience in the Rome area, fine hospitality and the best local food & wine all in a single tourist package. The various pckages are listed below and can only be booked by compiling the form from the link in the right column of…

Delicious Italy together with Marketing & Travel 'all in one' and Extra Time are exclusively promoting a series of golf vacation packages in Rome entitled 'All in One'. Under the banner of the 'Rome Golf District' and sponsored by Roma Capitale & Federgolf Lazio, these unique proposals offer the chance of enjoying an amazing sporting and cultural experience in the Rome area, fine hospitality and the best local food & wine all in a single tourist package. The various pckages are listed below and can only be booked by compiling the form from the link in the right column of…

Delicious Italy together with Marketing & Travel 'all in one' and Extra Time are exclusively promoting a series of golf vacation packages in Rome entitled 'All in One'. Under the banner of the 'Rome Golf District' and sponsored by Roma Capitale & Federgolf Lazio, these unique proposals offer the chance of enjoying an amazing sporting and cultural experience in the Rome area, fine hospitality and the best local food & wine all in a single tourist package. The various pckages are listed below and can only be booked by compiling the form from the link in the right column of…