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Rural Escapes is your gateway to exploring the heart of Italy.  Our destinations span Italy’s most enchanting rural regions: Apulia, Sicily, Umbria, Piedmont, and beyond. Each retreat reflects the traditions of its land, with hosts who open their doors and their stories to travelers seeking depth, connection, and unforgettable countryside escapes.

Basilicata remains one of Italy’s most mysterious regions: raw, mountainous, and steeped in history. From the stone-carved dwellings of Matera to the silent trails of the Pollino, it offers a deep sense of place, where time and tradition hold steady.

Basilicata

Ancient castles, crystal waters, and mountain villages

  • Matera's Sassi - UNESCO World Heritage site

  • Hilltop village of Castelmezzano

  • Pollino National Park

Visit Basilicata
Calabria sits at the southern edge of Italy, where rugged mountains drop into two sapphire seas. Known for its wild beauty, fiery cuisine, and ancient Greek roots, this region remains one of Italy’s most untouched corners. It’s a place for seekers of nature, silence, and raw authenticity.

Calabria

Ancient castles, crystal waters, and mountain villages

  • Le Castella fortress

  • Ionian coast

  • Sila mountains

Visit Calabria
Lombardy is more than Milan. Beyond its cosmopolitan capital lies a region of serene lakes, alpine peaks, and fertile plains. From the grandeur of Lake Como to the rice fields of the Po Valley, Lombardy blends elegance, innovation, and centuries-old heritage.

Lombardia

Elegant lakeside charm, alpine slopes and bubbly vineyards

  • Lake Como & Bellagio

  • Franciacorta wine region

  • Lake Garda & Sirmione

Explore Lombardia
Between the Apennines and the Adriatic lies Marche, a region of quiet beauty and deep traditions. Hilltop towns preserve Renaissance art and Roman relics, while coastal cliffs hide beaches still unknown to most travelers. It’s Italy, unfiltered and gracefully off the radar.

Marche

Frasassi caves, Renaissance towns, and Adriatic beaches

  • Frasassi caves

  • Urbino heritage

  • Coastal & countryside retreats

Discover Marche
Right between the Alps and the plains, Piedmont is a region of refined flavors and rolling vineyards. It’s the birthplace of Barolo and home to the elusive white truffle, but also to quiet valleys, noble towns, and deep culinary traditions that shape everyday life.

Piemonte

Truffle hunting, historical Borghi, and world-famous wines producers

  • Langhe & Roero

  • Alba truffle

  • Barolo & Barbaresco vineyards

Discover Piemonte
Apulia stretches along the sun-soaked heel of Italy, a land of olive groves, dry-stone walls, and brilliant coastline. From the cone-roofed trulli of Alberobello to the baroque charm of Lecce, it weaves together centuries of history with the slow rhythm of southern life.

Puglia

Trulli houses, ancient olive groves, and Adriatic coast

  • Alberobello trulli

  • Olive oil estates

  • Coastal villages

Discover Puglia
Crystal-clearwaters shimmering under the sun, soft white sands perfect for long walks, and granite rocks shaped by the wind, framed by wild, fragrant Mediterranean scrub: this is Sardinia. An island of contrasts, it captivates not only with its dazzling sea but also with an unparalleled archaeological heritage and the heartfelt hospitality of its people.

Sardegna

Turquoise seas, ancient ruins, and untamed beauty

  • Costa Azzurra & La Maddalena archipelago

  • Nuraghe ancient remains

  • Gulf of Orosei

Explore Sardegna
Sicily is Italy’s crossroads of civilizations, shaped by Greeks, Arabs, Normans, and Spaniards. Its dramatic coastlines, smoking volcanoes, and golden temples tell stories of ancient empires and vibrant island life. Every corner offers a different world and a bold flavor to match.

Sicilia

Ancient temples, vibrant markets, and coastal villages

  • Valley of the Temples

  • Aeolian Islands

  • Traditional villages

Explore Sicilia
Tuscany feels like the Italy we imagine—timeless hills lined with cypress trees and silver-green olive groves, stretching across the nation’s heart. It’s where the Renaissance was born, a place where monumental art and rustic simplicity exist side by side, seamlessly. Here, life moves at its own gentle pace: long lunches are celebrated, and beauty is woven into everyday moments. Our carefully selected private villas provide the perfect home base to explore this enchanting region, offering a balance between cultural discovery and peaceful retreat.

Toscana

Wild pine forests, endless green hills, and the art of wine-making

  • Maremma’s coast

  • Hilltowns of Siena and Pienza

  • Val d’Orcia vineyards

Visit Toscana
Part of the UNESCO World Heritage, with the Dolomites and the Alpine meadows, Trentino-Alto Adige is a region with striking contrasts that offers crystalline lakes, pine forests, and timber villages dusted with snow.

Trentino-Alto Adige

Alpine peaks, crystal lakes, and timeless traditions

  • Breathtaking views

  • Vinyards & apple orchards

  • Outdoor and wellness retreats

Discover Trentino-Alto Adige
Known as the “green heart of Italy,” Umbria is a land of hilltop towns, sacred paths, and misty valleys. With no coastline, its magic lies inland, among vineyards, olive groves, and medieval walls. It’s a region for reflection, flavor, and slow discovery.

Umbria

For sacred silence, stone villages, and green valleys

  • Le Marmore waterfalls

  • Assisi & its religious heritage

  • Orvieto & Perugia

Visit Umbria
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