Tuscany to the Amalfi Coast: Italy by Land & Sea

This small group touring holiday with G Adventures brings together two celebrated regions of Italy over thirteen days. Beginning in Florence, travellers follow guided walking routes through the city’s art-lined streets before heading to medieval towns and vineyards of Tuscany such as Lucca and the Chianti region, pausing for wine tastings and a classic photo in Pisa. The journey continues north-west to the dramatic cliffs and seaside trails of Cinque Terre National Park, with free time to walk or boat among its five villages.

The itinerary then shifts from land to sea aboard a modest sailing yacht. Days are spent navigating the Tyrrhenian Sea with stops for swimming and snorkelling near Capri and Ischia. The charming pastel façades of Positano and the historic centre of Amalfi offer plenty to explore on foot, alongside free moments in Procida and Sorrento. The group dynamic is intimate with room for shared tasks aboard the vessel, and the skipper provides both guidance and safety throughout the marine portion of the trip.

Accommodations vary between hotels on land and compact cabins aboard the yacht, with physical demands including walking over uneven coastal paths and boarding tenders. Meals are partly self-catered at sea and mostly taken ashore. This itinerary sketches Italy’s familiar highlights with a practical, no-frills approach that balances terrain and travel modes with informal camaraderie.