Archive for 'Day Trips'

If you’re holidaying in the Basilicata region in the south of Italy, it’s highly recommended to take at least a day to visit the city of Matera. Lower down the mountain from the modern city are the Sassi Di Matera which means ‘Stones of Matera’.

Why not enjoy a stay at a stunning holiday rental in the Apulia region, bordering Basilicata and embark on a thrilling day trip here?

This name refers to the ancient caves which were carved into the mountain rock on either side of a narrow valley below the modern city of Matera.

These Neolithic and Palaeolithic dated caves are the finest examples of troglodyte settlements in the Mediterranean area which demonstrated a perfect balance with nature with practically self sufficient ecosystems in place. Tourists will be amazed to learn that this unusual yet striking rock cut settlement has been habituated by humans for over two millennia!     Read More

If you enjoy observing the forces of nature at work then a trip to see the volcanic Mount Etna in the Northeast of Sicily would be a fantastic addition to your Italian holiday! Mount Etna is the largest, widest, tallest and most active volcano in Europe and has been a huge tourist attraction since records began.

The Greeks and Romans closely observed this fiery mountain of Sicily and believed the regular eruptions to be the work of their gods! Standing at 3,350 metres, Etna has the traditional volcanic cone shape and has a massive base circumference of one hundred and forty kilometres.

Tourists wishing to see this magnificent volcano can stay in one of many exclusive villas in the Toarmina area nearby that are within a safe distance of the fiery mountain!     Read More

Come and visit the charming towns and villages scattered across the Alto Metauro area of Le Marche region and envelop yourself with the interesting history, art and customs of the district. There is an abundance of beautiful vacation rentals in Sansepolcro in the area where the visitor can stay and use as a base for a day trip to Alto Metauro.

Borgo Pace is a beautiful town situated in the mountains where the River Meta and the River Argo join forces to become the giant Metauro River. It’s situated less than ten minutes from the towns of Lamoli and Parchiule that are eagerly explored by tourists for the Benedictine abbey that still stands in Lamoli and the various other visitor attractions in Parchiule.     Read More

As mentioned in a related article about the region of Alto Metauro, there are many beautiful towns and places of historical interest to visit as part of a day trip of the area. Here are a few more examples of enchanting places to visit and things to do and see along the way.

The town of Sant’ Angelo in Vado is home to ‘The Palace of Reason’, a stunning 14th century building. Inside are many ancient religious statues and murals that provide an interesting exploration for the tourist. There is a captivating museum here which houses ancient Roman artefacts discovered from the ruins of a town once built here called Tiphernum Metaurense.

There is an interesting old trade exhibition here, open all year around that demonstrates old artisan customs and shows how ancient tools and farming machinery were used to cultivate the land. Just over eleven kilometres from here is the pleasant town of Peglio.     Read More