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Situated in the North East of Italy, the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia is a hub of activity with many exciting things here for tourists to do and see! This marvellous region is ideal for sports lovers who wish to embark on challenging mountain hikes or take off in paragliding trails from high up in the mountains!

Check out some superb villas in Friuli Venezia Giulia with guest reviews that are close to lots of attractions.

Or for those with a passion for culture, why not take a few days to go on a trail of the magnificent cities of Trieste, Udine and the UNESCO site of Aquileia. Aquileia especially is a haven of history just waiting to be discovered by you!

The gorgeous hill town of Montefiascone in the region of Latium is a haven of history, legends and culture. Close to the beautifully scenic Lake Bolsena, this is a town full of treasures for tourists to explore.

Stay only a few kilometres away at a beautiful villa at Torre San Severo with a swimming pool. Here you can relax in lovely surroundings after a few days of exploring all the gems that Montefiascone has to offer.

Begin your day trip here with an exploration of Montefiascone cathedral. Designed by the Mannerist architect Michele Sanmicheli, this cathedral has been the victim of quite a few damages, like a ruthless fire in 1670. But it has been faithfully restored to its former glory since 1893.

In South-east Umbria, very close to the Tuscany border, is the gastronomic town of Norcia! This picturesque location is the perfect spot to travel to for a day trip. Located in the province of Perugia and close to Valerina, Norcia is also well known for its local hiking and mountaineering trails. Book into a villa rental in Umbria where you can relax in scenic surroundings and explore the surrounding towns and places of interest at your ease.

Wild boar roam here and although are quite heavily hunted, some are especially trained to hunt for the elusive black truffles that grow in old forests in the area. Taste the sublime flavours of cured pork cuts and ham that are produced in Norcia by true artisan customs. This famous pork producing town has earned itself the nickname of being the pork capital of Italy!

Want the very best quality Italian food to enjoy, no matter where you are in the world? Then look no further than the labels on some speciality food products straight from Italy!

In the same way that wine is labelled according to top quality ingredients and high quality production standards, the same goes for some food products here.

Learning more about the two most prestigious awards, DOP and IGP labels can help you buy and taste authentic Italian food at its best when you next go shopping. Why not plan a tasty food trail theme throughout Italy where you can savour some of these precious foods in their hometown?

Book a stilish vacation rental along the Tuscan coast or stay in a peaceful holiday rental in Latium where you will never be far from an artisan food shop selling these famous food products!

If your holiday to Italy takes you anywhere near to the southern region of Basilicata, it’s highly recommended that you spend at least a day exploring the mysterious ancient city of Matera.

Underneath the mountainous modern city, tourists will discover a labyrinth of ancient caves carved into the volcanic rock of the narrow valley below, dating from Neolithic and Palaeolithic times.

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