Walking through rural Tuscany, treading the ancient paths of Capri, Sardinia and Sicily, hiking the magical Lake Country around Lake Como, Lake Lugano and Lake Garda, cycling along the Appian Way, canoeing through the countryside on quiet rivers, or running the rapids - this is the definitive guide to hundreds of adventurous ways to see Italy for bold and curious travelers. All of the information you need is here, whether you want the guidance of professionals or plan to go it alone. Among the major sections of the guide: Adventures Afoot; Italy's Islands; Bicycle Touring; River Trips; Climbing Adventures; Spelunking Adventures; Archaeological Expeditions. Loaded with maps and photographs. The author has lived in Italy for most of his life, having enjoyed Alpine trekking there, hiked through every corner of the country, explored the volcanoes, toured historic sites on a bicycle, paddled ancient rivers, assisted in archaeological digs and climbed many of the mountains.