CENTRAL ITALY
As Florence’s Renaissance skyline fades into the background the open road beckons. Motoring through Tuscany’s voluptuous, wine-rich hills is one of Italy’s great driving experiences and one of the many on offer in this fascinating part of the country.
To the north of Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna is a mecca for foodies, its handsome medieval towns supplying many of Italy’s most revered delicacies. Travel to Italy’s green, rural heart where you’ll come across artistic treasures by Renaissance heroes, ancient Roman ruins and Etruscan tombs.
And all the while the road leads inexorably, often tortuously, towards Rome, the Eternal City.
Central Italy
Trawl through ancient ruins and hilltop towns in Rome’s fascinating hinterland.
Abruzzo’s Wild Landscapes 6 Days
Immerse yourself in glorious, untamed nature in Abruzzo’s magnificent national parks.
Etruscan Tuscany & Lazio 3–4 Days
Explore Tuscany and Lazio’s Etruscan tombs and frescoed treasures.
Monasteries of Tuscany & Umbria 5 Days
Remote sanctuaries, frescoed monasteries and rugged forests in Umbria and eastern Tuscany.
Discover medieval towns and wooded mountains in Umbria and Le Marche.
Piero della Francesca Trail 7 Days
This classic art trail reveals Renaissance masterpieces and unspoiled Apennine landscapes.
Red wine fuels this jaunt around historic Chianti vineyards and Tuscan cellars.
From Siena to Orvieto, this trip traverses Tuscany’s most scenic landscapes.
Enjoy local delicacies and elegant medieval architecture in Emilia-Romagna’s gastronomic cities.
DON’T MISS
Necropolis Tarquinia
The frescoed Etruscan tombs at Tarquinia’s Unesco-listed Necropolis are remarkable, yet they rarely attract big crowds. Visit on Trip .
Santo Stefano di Sessanio
It’s a thrilling drive up to this atmospheric borgo in Abruzzo’s Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga. Try it on Trip .
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino
The palatial residence of an art-loving Renaissance aristocrat dominates Urbino’s charming historic centre, as you’ll discover on Trip .
Ostia Antica
Overshadowed by the more famous ruins in Rome, this is one of central Italy’s most compelling archaeological sites. See it on Trip 
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Montalcino
Crowned by a 14th-century fort, this hilltop town produces one of Italy’s top red wines. Indulge yourself on Trip 
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