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14-Day Nature Itinerary in Italy

  1. Day 1: Dolomite Mountains
    2 hours (100 miles) from Venice

    Panoramic Hike

  2. Day 2: Lake Garda
    2.5 hours (115 miles) from Dolomite Mountains

    Kayak Adventure

  3. Day 3: Botanical Garden of Padua
    2 hours (90 miles) from Lake Garda

    Floral Wonders

  4. Day 4: Florence
    3.5 hours (190 miles) from Botanical Garden of Padua

    Tuscan Charm

  5. Day 5: Cinque Terre National Park
    2 hours (100 miles) from Florence

    Coastal Trekking

  6. Day 6: Maremma Regional Park
    3 hours (175 miles) from Cinque Terre National Park

    Wildlife Safari

  7. Day 7: Mount Etna
    9 hours (750 miles) from Maremma Regional Park (flight from Rome)

    Volcanic Trek

  8. Day 8: Gola di Gorropu
    5 hours (300 miles) from Mount Etna (flight from Catania)

    Gorge Exploration

  9. Day 9: Gran Paradiso National Park
    8 hours (450 miles) from Gola di Gorropu (flight from Olbia)

    Alpine Adventure

  10. Day 10: Lake Como
    6 hours (290 miles) from Gran Paradiso National Park (flight from Turin)

    Lake Views

  11. Day 11: Stelvio National Park
    3 hours (135 miles) from Lake Como

    Scenic Drive

  12. Day 12: Sibillini Mountains National Park
    6 hours (335 miles) from Stelvio National Park

    Mountain Hike

  13. Day 13: Gargano National Park
    4 hours (215 miles) from Sibillini Mountains National Park

    Beach Fun

  14. Day 14: Rome
    4 hours (200 miles) from Gargano National Park

    Historic Sites

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dolomite Mountains (1 day, free)
  • Lake Garda kayaking (0.5 day, £50)
  • Botanical Garden of Padua (0.5 day, £5)
  • Florence exploring (2 days, £100)
  • Cinque Terre coastal trekking (1 day, free)
  • Maremma Regional Park safari tour (0.5 day, £30)
  • Mount Etna hiking (1 day, £25)
  • Gola di Gorropu exploring (1 day, free)
  • Gran Paradiso National Park trekking (1 day, £20)
  • Lake Como views (0.5 day, £30)
  • Stelvio National Park scenic drive (1 day, free)
  • Sibillini Mountains National Park hiking (1 day, free)
  • Gargano National Park beach visit (1 day, free)
  • Rome sightseeing (2 days, £100)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £380

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a few days to explore the Tuscany and Umbria regions for more natural beauty. If you have less time, remove a few destinations that require longer travel times such as Mount Etna or Gran Paradiso National Park. Remember to check opening times for all attractions before finalizing your itinerary.

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