{"id":11777,"date":"2019-03-03T09:21:08","date_gmt":"2019-03-03T08:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=11777"},"modified":"2020-05-22T14:42:16","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T12:42:16","slug":"country-holidays-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/country-holidays-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"The best country holidays in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The chirping of birds in the morning, an immense green sea of \u200b\u200bmeadows and woods at your\u00a0window, the scent of <strong>olive trees<\/strong> and the natural taste of the earth: the country holidays are\u00a0a complete sensory experience, that gives you unique and deep feelings.<br \/>\nA <strong>walk among the trees<\/strong>, a yoga class, a day learning to <strong>make bread<\/strong>&#8230; There are so many experiences that you can live\u00a0during your country\u00a0holidays, following the rhythms of nature, feeling part of it and its views.<\/p>\n<p>Here is\u00a0for you a selection of\u00a0the best destinations in <strong>Italy<\/strong> for your\u00a0<strong>country holidays<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<h2>In Marche, wellness, vegan cuisine and Provencal atmosphere<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_11806\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-11806\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/4631930106_8efdd6c021_b-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Country holidays in Italy (Marche)\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/4631930106_8efdd6c021_b-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/4631930106_8efdd6c021_b-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Marche&#8217;s landscapes, photo by Daniele Febei via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The first destination that we recommend are the rolling hills of the Marche, in the province of Macerata, where you&#8217;ll find many mountain bike trails between the Sibillini Mountains, the incredible caves of Frasassi and the many wonders of a land where nature, history and spirituality are intertwined in harmony. Here there&#8217;s waiting for you the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-macerata\/farm-house\/l-orto-veg-nel-piatto-e-nel-cuore\/NtLwr\" target=\"_blank\">farm Coroncina<\/a><\/strong>, where you can enjoy delicious vegan and vegetarian menus, made with organic ingredients, rooms decorated in pastel colors, a wonderful porch and a beautiful spa.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-11777 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/9cea525b053b18ec2ac86f9e4a6012bb688be701-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/f185c8dcf899234dd38592ab064750735bcda97d-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/9d64fcc1f35846241cad70111132724662730fa6-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>In Tuscany to learn to make bread and rediscover the scents of vegetable gardens<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_11805\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-11805\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/2590384267_1d9de35be8_b-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Country holidays in Tuscany\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/2590384267_1d9de35be8_b-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/2590384267_1d9de35be8_b-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Tuscan country, photo by Francesco Sgroi via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n<p>We move in Tuscany, in Val d&#8217;Arno, among\u00a0landscapes of vineyards and charming medieval villages. Things to do and see are many, from the boat tours\u00a0along the Arno river to the forest of Vallombrosa, from hiking to the natural reserve of Bandella. Here, on a hill overlooking the mountains, 30 minutes from Florence, there is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-firenze\/farm-house\/agriturismo-poderaccio\/X7bkJ\" target=\"_blank\">Farm Poderaccio<\/a><\/strong>, where you can stay in beautiful apartments, pick organic vegetables directly from the\u00a0garden or made\u00a0with the hosts the\u00a0bread with sourdough cooking it in the old wood stove.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-11777 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/272c08b9f607101bfa7e71497c6ea5c8bc34b729-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/ce4e0dd721b7a6e41b2922edaf23482ae0c749d7-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/9af5e6a3cbf10a0f9d3aaa3e146434d637df2a6f-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>In Chianti, photography workshops and yoga class<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_11804\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-11804\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/3276122737_418e8eafe1_b-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Country holidays in Tuscany\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/3276122737_418e8eafe1_b-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/3276122737_418e8eafe1_b-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by alh1 via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n<p>We stay in Tuscany, to immerse ourselves in the heart of Chianti, in what seems a natural paradise. The vines that change color with the seasons and the immense blue sky\u00a0will be the breathtaking scenery of your tour on foot or by bike; the perfect starting point is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-firenze\/bed-breakfast\/eco-bb-art-retreat-in-tuscany\/Lc2bT\" target=\"_blank\">Eco BB &amp; Art Retreat<\/a><\/strong>, a simple and nice place, characterized\u00a0by\u00a0the rustic flavor of the Tuscan farmhouse, where you can\u00a0live unusual country holidays with photography workshops, painting classes, Italian cooking courses, creative writing seminars, yoga and much more. Classes are held in the beautiful studio with three glass doors onto the garden and the vineyards.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-11777 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/c234189d76b3ec213650c39e30d0c0d1f6f22d18-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/7bc346cf06be2d1e1df6e08bf7a4eff69228f54e-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/ac9de305992ff13fb39eb3469e9dac37685c1c34-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>Lake Garda on horseback<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_11803\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-11803\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/3047718513_07899f81bb_b-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Country holidays on Lake Garda\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/3047718513_07899f81bb_b-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/3047718513_07899f81bb_b-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by David Martyn Hunt via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n<p>A horseback ride to Lake Garda and its turquoise waters, through forests, scents of olives and vineyards. Does it seem like a nice holiday in the countryside? The farmhouse <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-verona\/farm-house\/il-rovero\/bPrb9\" target=\"_blank\">Il Rovero<\/a><\/strong>, a few kilometers from the village of\u00a0Garda, offers three large apartments furnished with antique objects\u00a0and natural materials, a beautiful pool and a riding school.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-11777 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/0f1708047da35c9bc4471084affcb5586d990bd5-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/3b5803d5278d1470b0d668b4d791a1d98c544bb3-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/546112053e89f42c7a47f9d3820f72cfd1344907-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>In the hills of Camaiore, to walk in the green<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_11798\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-11798\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/3959067723_b4e2e70302_b-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Country holidays in Italy\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/3959067723_b4e2e70302_b-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/3959067723_b4e2e70302_b-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Franklin Heijnen via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Discover the countryside of Versilia, the Apuan park and the wonder of the Camaiore hills in rejuvenating walks. You can, for example, take <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/itinerary\/hiking-in-versilia\" target=\"_blank\">this easy route on foot<\/a>, starting from Pieve di Camaiore, through pretty villages surrounded by nature. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-lucca\/house\/borgo4case\/1QmLZ\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Borgo 4 Case\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>is the perfect stop to relax after the walk in the hills of Camaiore. Relax in the garden with magnificent views of the Versilia. Or take a dip in the swimming pool among the olive trees.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-11777 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/5d428e97fd7f8def7d0d7371cd2439e7c73bc3e3-3-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/bb2b716b1049b20e5c5adab0c00a338825a27fa2-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/e2d333ee0fdd9c1d94478035c5889d98d5124efa-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>In Puglia, for a vegan holiday in Salento<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_11802\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-11802\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/8787783397_3cf705b0c3_k-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Country holidays in Apulia \" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/8787783397_3cf705b0c3_k-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/8787783397_3cf705b0c3_k-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Salento, photo by Maria Grazia Montagnari via Flcikr<\/div><\/div>\n<p>25 km from Gallipoli, in the most authentic heart of Salento. A journey to discover this corner of Puglia, characterized by crystal clear waters,\u00a0the <em>trulli<\/em>, the impressive architecture and authentic flavors. Here \u00a0a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-lecce\/farm-house\/agriturismo-biologico-piccapane\/cbMPn\" target=\"_blank\">particular organic farm<\/a><\/strong>, exclusively vegan, awaits you, offering informal hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-11777 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/75d92afd3b594b93bacb85cd5f724ee65aa563af-2-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/b7c4a53c5f2cff42ba9e490e480e4273a41d4a25-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/330efdd671294ed9797c18a28817ee38bf8e78f3-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>In Sicily, around the Etna onboard the Circumetnea train<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_11797\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-11797\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/5194645358_6d5f77118d_b-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Etna\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/5194645358_6d5f77118d_b-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/11\/5194645358_6d5f77118d_b-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by DavidGeen via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n<p>A slow train, lunar landscapes that leave you breathless and Europe&#8217;s largest active volcano: the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/itinerary\/circumetnea-sicily\" target=\"_blank\">Circumetnea<\/a> is\u00a0undoubtedly among the most beautiful train journeys to do in Italy, an experience not to be missed in the beautiful Sicily. 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