Where to go on honeymoon in August

There are those who prefer a relaxing trip between coral beaches and romantic sunsets, those who opt for an adventurous safari in the African savannah, and those who can't wait to go on an 'extreme' trek in close contact with nature... but always in the company of their sweetheart!
The choice of where to spend your honeymoon is vast: if you are still undecided (or if you simply feel like dreaming a little with us), we have selected some ideal destinations for honeymooning in August, varying in type and price range (even though we are talking about August, it doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune!).
Buckle up, we're ready for take-off!

Honeymoon in August in the world

1 - Ecuador and Galapagos

In August, many countries around the world are subject to monsoons and hurricanes, which is why it might be a good idea to turn the world map to the opposite side: Latin America is a great option. In particular, we recommend you book an airline ticket to Ecuador, a country that is as interesting as it is underrated. Among the highlights, the capital Quito is not to be missed: from here, take a Ctour to the Cotopaxi National Park, an impressive volcano in the Andes more than 5,000 metres high; in addition to this, the Chimborazo is also an extraordinary point of interest for trekking lovers: it is the second highest peak in the world after Everest, located 180 km south of the capital. In addition, a trek in the Yasuni National Park will certainly make you fall in love with the tropical nature of the country.

However, calculate a few days to spend in the nearby Galapagos Islands: made famous by Darwin's studies on the origin of species, these are a group of beautiful islands, on which unique species live. Definitely an experience worth trying!

• Main cities and places: Quito, Puyo, Riobamba, Guayaquil, La Liberdad, Portoviejo, Galapagos

• Duration: 15 days/14 nights (7 nights in Ecuador between Quito, Puyo, Riobamba, Guayaquil, La Liberdad, Portoviejo and 7 nights in the Galapagos)

• Budget (fee per person): high (over €2,500 per person)

Plan your own trip: flights and hotels

• Cheap flights: Flights to Quito from €530.00 - see offers

• Where to stay: Hotels and B&Bs from €15.00 per room - see offers

2 - Classic China Tour

Although China is an Asian state, it is not subject to summer monsoons, (especially in the northernmost area), or they are fairly mild and often limited to passing thunderstorms.

Despite its large size and the immense amount of things to see, the 10-day tour will give you a taste of classical China, as well as a small hint of modernity: the itinerary starts in Beijing, the capital of China and the cradle of traditional culture. The city is a veritable anthill, full of very interesting sights: first of all, the Forbidden City and Tian'an men Square in front of it (the largest square in the world); but also the incredible Temple of Heaven complex, the Summer Palace (summer residence of the emperors), not to mention the more recent districts such as Sanlitun (with the city's most beautiful skyscrapers) and Wudaokou.

While in the city, don't miss anexcursion to the Great Wall, one of the seven wonders of the modern world. From here, travel by train to Xian (home to the famous Terracotta Army) and then on to Nanjing (marvellous old town and Confucius Temple).
Finally, end the trip in Shanghai, the Chinese metropolis par excellence where you can savour the strange mix of Eastern and Western culture.

• Main cities and places: Beijing, Great Wall, Xian, Nanjing, Shanghai

• Duration: 10 days/9 nights (4 nights in Beijing, 1 night in Xian, 1 night in Nanjing, 3 nights in Shanghai)

• Budget (price per person): high (over €2,500 per person)

Plan your own trip: flights and hotels

• Cheap flights: flights to Beijing - from €400.00 - look at the offers

• Where to stay: hotels and b&b's from €25.00 per room - see offers

3 - South Africa and Namibia on the road

For lovers of more adventurous road trips, we propose a journey of exploration and breathtaking landscapes: South Africa and Namibia on the road.

Landing in Cape Town, we recommend that you spend at least three days in the South African capital visiting some of its main attractions: among the must-do activities, climb to the top of Table Mountain, treat yourself to anexcursion to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope to visit the penguins of Boulders Beach and spot whales, pay a visit to the Apartheid Museum and taste wine in the Winelands.

From here, rent a car and drive to Namibia to experience one of the most exciting trips of your life. This African region is home to some of the most beautiful natural landscapes, such as Walvis Bay, the Deadvlei sand dunes and the endless Namib Desert (where you can come across some truly impressive ghost towns!). If you love safaris, book a Game Drive to the Etosha National Park to see lions, elephants, leopards and rhinos up close in a 4x4!

• Main cities and places: Cape Town, Namibia

• Duration: 14 days/13 nights (3 nights in Cape Town, the other 10 nights in Namibia depending on the itinerary and/or package selected)

• Budget (fee per person): high (over €2,500 per person)

Plan your own trip: flights and hotels

• Cheap flights: flights to Cape Town from €397.00 - see offers

• Where to stay: Hotels and B&Bs from €15.00 per room - see offers

4 - India and Sri Lanka

For those who dream of immersing themselves in a new culture, but are not afraid to put themselves completely to the test with scents, flavours and (let's face it) hygienic conditions totally different from ours, India and its wonders could be the solution.

India can be an extremely complicated and controversial country, yet it is able to give you very strong emotions: here, you will find cities with a special charm such as Jaipur (the pink city), or Jodhpur (the blue city), as well as wonders of the world. Visit Agra and the Taj Mahal from New Delhi, you will be in the presence of priceless treasures.

After the hustle and bustle of New Delhi and the spirituality of the Ganges River, take a few days off in the so-called Tear of India: Sri Lanka. Highlights include Sirigiya, also called the Lion's Rock, a huge monolithic stone inside which is an impressive fortress. Also, you cannot miss out on one of the most beautiful train routes in the world: the one that leads from Ella to Kandy through endless expanses of tea plantations. For an exciting nature adventure, set off from Colombo on a whale-watching tour on the south coast.
SEE ALSO: Sri Lanka, India: where to go, when to go and what to see

• Main cities and places: India (New Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Varanasi, Ganges, Taj Mahal) and Sri Lanka (Sirigiya, Ella, Kandy)

• Duration: 14 days/13 nights (3 nights in New Delhi, 2 nights in Jaipur, 2 nights in Jodhpur, the remaining 6 nights in Sri Lanka depending on the pre-arranged itinerary)

• Budget (price per person): medium (between €1,500 and €2,500 per person)

Plan your own trip: flights and hotels

• Cheap flights: flights to New Delhi from €300.00 - look at the offers

• Where to stay: hotels and b&b's from €15.00 per room - see offers

5 - Malaysia and Bali

Malaysia is a state divided into several islands surrounded by the China Sea. It is particularly suitable for those who love a mix of modernity and tradition, but also cities and nature.

For instance, among the must-sees is the capital Kuala Lumpur, whose symbol par excellence are the two Petronas Towers connected by the dizzyingly high suspension bridge between the two skyscrapers.
However, do not limit yourself to this but create an itinerary that includes a visit to Mount Kinabalu, the scenic Batu Caves, the Taman Negara National Park and, finally, the Perhentian Islands, where you can enjoy one of the most beautiful seas in the world (and, compared to other similar areas, still somewhat uncrowded by mass tourism).

However, given the proximity, it seems a pity not to also pop over to Bali, the island of verdant rice paddies, temples overlooking the ocean and mischievous monkeys. Highlights include the temple of Tanah Lot surrounded by the sea, the Ubud Monkey Forest (watch out for your personal belongings, such as mobile phones, sunglasses, cameras: the little monkeys really are master thieves), Garuda Visnu Kencana, Jimbaran and the rice fields of Jatiluwih. If you like snorkelling anddiving, take adive in the Padangbai Blue Lagoon.

• Main cities and places: Kuala Lumpur, Mount Kinabalu, Batu Caves, Taman Negara National Park, Perhentian Islands, Ubud, Tanah Lot temple, Garuda Visnu Kencana, Jimbaran, Jatiluwih rice fields

• Duration: 13 days/12 nights (6 nights in Malaysia and 6 nights in Bali, depending on itinerary)

• Budget (fee per person): medium (between €1,500 and €2,500 per person)

Plan your own trip: flights and hotels

• Cheap flights: flights to Bali from €700.00 - look at the offers

• Where to stay: Hotels and B&Bs from €28.00 per room - see offers

6 - Greenland

The largest Arctic landmass and largest island on Earth, Greenland is a place with a charm all its own, and certainly an unusual destination for a honeymoon. Yet, apart from the freezing cold and sometimes prohibitive weather conditions, Greenland hides scenic vistas that will literally leave you speechless, making you feel part of a beautiful Nordic love story.

Among the most interesting sights to visit, you cannot fail to include Tasiilaq (with its typical coloured houses), Qaqortoq, Nuuk (the country's capital) in your itinerary, but also natural beauties of the calibre of the Kangia Fjord (reachable by heliport), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Blue River, so called because of the characteristic colouring of the water. Not to mention the possibility of spotting whales and admiring the formation of icebergs up close.
If you don't fear the cold and have a thirst for adventure, this truly original trip is for you!

• Main cities and places: Tasiilaq, Nuuk, Qaqortoq, Kangia Fjord, Greenland Nature Park, Blue River

• Duration: 13 days/12 nights (as this is such a special trip, we advise you not to go it alone but to use a tour operator. The stages of the itinerary and the various accommodations will be determined by your agency)

• Budget (fee per person): high (over €2,500 per person)

Do-it-yourself travel arrangements: flights and hotels

• Cheap flights: flights to Nuuk - from €500.00 - look at the offers

• Where to stay: Hotels and B&Bs from €80.00 per room - see offers

August honeymoon in Europe

1 - Andalusia and the Algarve on the road

Portugal is a rugged and wild land, but with a heart that vibrates with melancholic saudade. The best way to discover the country is definitely on the road all along the coast, stopping in total freedom to admire crazy views.

The itinerary we recommend actually starts in neighbouring Andalusia, especially Seville, home of colourful majolica and fado in the squares. From here, head to the Algarve in southern Portugal to visit some of the country's most beautiful natural sites (including the sheer cliffs over the ocean at Sagres).
Next, head up to the capital Lisbon, treat yourself to an exciting tour of history, stories and daily life, and then move on to its surroundings: Sintra (a jewel of colourful palaces) and Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point in Europe... as well as being the most romantic place to watch the sunset over the sea!

Finally, head for Coimbra, a town famous for youthful fun, and Porto. If you love trekking, don't miss the chance to spend a few hours in the green Douro Valley, also a popular destination for wine lovers.

• Main cities and places: Seville, Faro, Lagos, Sagres, Lisbon, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Coimbra, Porto, Douro Valley

• Duration: 12 days/11 nights (2 nights in Faro, 2 nights in Sagres, 3 nights in Lisbon, 1 night in Coimbra, 3 nights in Porto)

• Budget(price per person): low (between €1,000 and €1,500 per person)

Plan your own trip: flights and hotels

• Cheap flights: Flights to Seville from €50.00 - see offers

• Where to stay: Hotels and B&Bs from €44.00 per room - see offers

2 - Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Tenerife

Part of Spain but surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Canary Islands are a volcanic archipelago comprising seven major islands and as many smaller ones.

Accessible by sea to each other, we recommend you land at the small airport of Lanzarote, one of the less touristy islands of the archipelago: visit the volcanoes and caves of Timanfaya, the National Park.
From here, travel by sea to Fuerteventura, the second largest of the archipelago, where you can experience a real desert with sand dunes and camels. In Gran Canaria, you will experience the lively night life, as well as relaxing on dreamy beaches (such as the beaches of Maspalomas and Inglés).

Finally, in Tenerife, you will feel as if you have landed on another planet due to the black sandy terrain and small mountain ranges that criss-cross the island (in the northernmost area, you will find famous vineyards, while in the south you can experience surfing thanks to the ocean currents). A boat trip with whale and dolphin spotting is a must.

• Main towns and places: Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Tenerife

• Duration: 11 days/10 nights (3 nights on the island of Lanzarote, 3 nights on the island of Fuerteventura, 2 nights in Gran Canaria, 2 nights in Tenerife)

• Budget (price per person): medium (between €1,500 and €2,500 per person)

Plan your own trip: flights and hotels

• Cheap flights: flights to Lanzarote - from €110.00 - look at the offers

• Where to stay: Hotels and B&Bs from €60.00 per room - see offers

3 - Baltic Republics by train: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

A destination that is still somewhat underrated but which really does have a lot to offer, especially for a trip for couples, are the Baltic Republics. Part of the Soviet Union until 1917, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are countries with a rather troubled past but which, in recent years, are also trying to re-emerge from a tourist point of view.
If it is already rather unusual as a destination, we recommend exploring it in an even more unusual way: by using the train connections between the cities. Imagine a squeaky, slow-moving train from days gone by, plunging through natural scenery of endless forests... haven't we convinced you yet?

Our suggested itinerary starts in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, the only Baltic capital not facing the sea. Here, you can admire splendid Orthodox cathedrals, alternating with modern skyscrapers and underground clubs. From here, don't miss aguided excursion to Trakai Castle, which sits on a small island in the middle of Lake Galvé.
From Lithuania, take a train to Riga (connections are guaranteed daily and tourist offices are at your disposal). The Latvian capital holds the record for the number of Art Nouveau buildings in the historical centre, and there are a number of interesting places nearby: the first, Jurmala, is a seaside resort popular with locals for its numerous spas; the second, Cesis, is a picturesque town whose ruined castle has become one of the country's best-known symbols.

Finally, Tallinn with its medieval-style old town and Hanseatic harbour is a particularly romantic little place, which became a World Heritage Site in 1997.

• Main cities and places: Vilnius, Jurmala, Riga, Cesis, Tartu, Tallinn

• Duration: 9 days/8 nights (2 nights in Vilnius, 3 nights in Riga, 3 nights in Tallinn)

• Budget (price per person): medium (between €1,500 and €2,500 per person)

Plan your own trip: flights and hotels

• Cheap flights: flights to Vilnius from €70.00 - see offers

• Where to stay: Hotels and B&Bs from €35.00 per room - see offers

4 - Montenegro, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Another destination that still gets little attention is the Balkans, especially the triad of Montenegro, Serbia and Bosnia Herzegovina. Yet these are places that have a bit of everything: interesting cities to visit, an eventful historical past to discover, but also plenty of greenery and many respectable nature spots.

From Italy, take a flight to Podgorica, the Montenegrin capital north of Lake Shkodra. Here, stroll through the old town with buildings dating back to the Ottoman period and take a closer look at the beautiful Cathedral of the Resurrection, on top of which stands a dome adorned with a golden cross.

Then move on to Kotor (or Kotor): its small but picturesque bay is probably one of the most famous images in the Balkans. Mostar, a Bosnian town near the border with Montenegro, is also a very photogenic place: don't leave your camera at home or you will bitterly regret it!
Next, you reach Sarajevo, one of the most important cultural centres in this part of Europe. Finally, the trip ends in Belgrade, home to the largest Orthodox church (Church of St. Sava) in the world!

• Main cities and places: Podgorica, Kotor, Mostar, Sarajevo, Belgrade

• Duration: 10 days/9 nights (2 nights in Podgorica, 2 nights in Kotor, 1 night in Mostar, 2 nights in Sarajevo, 2 nights in Belgrade)

• Budget (fee per person): low (between €1,000 and €1,500 per person)

Plan your own trip: flights and hotels

• Cheap flights: flights to Podgorica - from €150.00 - look at the offers

• Where to stay: Hotels and B&Bs from €20.00 per room - see offers

5 - Tour of Iceland

If you're the adventurous type and love wild and unspoilt nature, a tour of Iceland (possibly on the road) is definitely one of those experiences you should do at least once in your life... even better if you take the opportunity of your honeymoon to amortise the costs (which, we admit, are very expensive).

There are those who decide to use Reykjavik as a base for their entire stay, visiting only the south of the island (i.e. the Golden Circle and Vik's black sand beaches). However, in our opinion it would be a pity to exclude everything else because the country is dotted with waterfalls, volcanoes, glaciers and many other natural sites that really deserve to be visited. This is why we recommend you rent a car when you arrive and drive the entire length of Route 1, the main road that loops around the island and allows you to reach most of the main attractions. In this regard, a trip to Iceland cannot but include a few days in the capital and its surroundings where you will find some very interesting spots: the Blue Lagoon in primis, but also the geothermal field of Seltun and the nearby green-coloured Lake Graenvatn. From here, excursion to the Golden Circle and Kerid Crater continuing south-east: you will see the Plain of Parliament, the Geysire, the imposing Gullfoss, one of the waterfalls with the largest water flow in Europe, the Keldur Crater, Seljalandfoss and Skogafoss, as well as the town of Vik with beaches and strategic spots for puffin spotting. If you don't want to limit yourself to the south but plan to continue, make a note of the following natural sites: the Skaftafell glacier (you can visit the Ice Cave and go glacier trekking), the Glacial Lagoon, Lake Myvatn, and the Vatnsnes peninsula (where you can still catch a glimpse of herds of horses in the wild).
Finally, take a trip to Husavik in the north of the country: there is not much to see in the city, but it is an excellent place from which to leave by boat for an unforgettable whale-watching excursion: it is in fact the European Whale Watching Capital.

• Main cities and places: Reykjavik, Golden Circuit, Keldur, Vik, Black Beach, Skaftafell Glacier, Glacial Lagoon, Diamond Beach, Höfn, Lake Myvatn, Sellfoss, Dettifoss and Godafoss waterfalls, Husavik, Akureyri, Vatnsnes Peninsula, Borgarvirki, Kirkjufell, Snaefellsnes Volcano, Budir, Blue Lagoon, Seltun Geothermal Field

• Duration: 13 days/12 nights (4 nights in Reykjavik, 1 night in Keldur, 1 night in Vik, 1 night in Höfn, 1 night near Myvatn, 1 night in Husavik, 1 night in Akureyri, 1 night in Borgarvirki, 1 night in Budir)

• Budget (fee per person): high (over 2500 per person)

Plan your own trip: flights and hotels

• Cheap flights: flights to Reykjavik - from €200.00 - look at the offers

• Where to stay: Hotels and B&Bs from €60.00 per room - see offers

Honeymoon in August in Italy

1 - Puglia: Exploring Salento

If the whole of Puglia is beautiful, both from a seaside point of view and inland, Salento is by far one of the best areas to explore in a week, between sea, culture and fun. It is no coincidence, in fact, that the entire area (the southernmost part of the region, the so-called heel of the boot) has been designated a site of community interest and tourism has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, as has the offer.

Among the highlights not to be missed are the Salento coasts, especially those facing the Ionian Sea, characterised by sandy seabed and crystal-clear water (for example, the beaches of Ostuni, Otranto, Porto Cesareo, Gallipoli and Torre dell'Orso). If, on the other hand, you prefer the rockier coasts, you have to move to the Adriatic side, where the scenery changes radically, showing a wilder side (in this regard, do not miss the beach of Santa Cesarea Terme).

Apart from beach life, however, the Salento has much more to offer: along the southern coast, for example, there are many karstic caves that can be visited, as well as expanses of centuries-old olive trees that provide very characteristic views.
Finally, one cannot say that one has been to the Salento without visiting some of its most important towns (including Brindisi, Lecce and Gallipoli, but also Ostuni, Otranto, Taranto, Nardò, Avetrana and Grottaglie) or tasting some of its typical dishes (very famous are the recipes based on turnip tops, cardoons, sea fennel, but also mushrooms and, of course, local fish).

• Main cities and places: Brindisi, Lecce, Gallipoli, Ostuni, Otranto, Nardò, Avetrana, Grottaglie

• Duration: 8 days/7 nights (2 nights in Brindisi, 3 nights in Lecce, 2 nights in Gallipoli)

• Budget (price per person): low (between €1,000 and €1,500 per person)

Do-it-yourself travel arrangements: flights and hotels

• Low cost flights: flights to Brindisi from €30.00 - look at the offers

• Where to stay: hotels and b&b from €55.00 per room - look at the offers

2 - Sardinia boat tours

A boat tour of Sardinia is one of those experiences that everyone dreams of having at least once (especially since Sardinia has some of the most beautiful beaches and beach scenes in all of Italy). Not to mention how romantic it can be to watch a sunrise or sunset directly overlooking the sea, lulled by the rocking of the waves.

Having said that, Sardinia is quite a big island, and touring it all could take more than two weeks, which is why our itinerary is limited to the north coast, starting from the boundless beauty of the Maddalena archipelago and ending in the little Barcelona of Italy, Alghero, the city that perfectly combines Catalan influences and Sardinian folklore (as well as being the capital of the famous Riviera del Corallo). Along the sea route, we would like to point out some mandatory stops for their particular charm: (from Olbia) the Costa Smeralda and Porto Cervo, the Maddalena Archipelago already mentioned (with the spectacular Cala Corsara, Cala del Relitto and Rosa Budelli Beach), but also Santa Teresa di Gallura with the nearby Rena Bianca beach, and then down towards Rena Majore, Costa Paradiso (with the most scenic beach in Sardinia, Cala Li Cossi), Castelsardo (one of the most beautiful villages in Italy), Isola Rossa with the beaches of Li Feruli and La Marinedda, the Gulf of Asinara with Stintino, La Pelosa and Le Saline.... and so on and so forth until the arrival at the port of Alghero.

• Main towns and places: beaches and towns on the north coast, from La Maddalena to Alghero

• Duration: 8 days/7 nights

• Budget (price per person): high (over €2,500 per person)

Plan your own trip: flights and hotels

• Low cost flights: flights to Olbia from €47.00 - look at the offers

• Where to stay: hotels and b&b from €60.00 per room - look at the offers

3 - Castles in the Aosta Valley

Among Italy's mountain regions, Valle d'Aosta is certainly the smallest but certainly not the least interesting. In fact, it boasts some of the highest peaks in the Alps, and also abounds with some of the most beautiful trails and trekking itineraries in our country (suitable for both expert hikers and novices). Among its valleys, then, are scattered castles of all kinds, used in the past as defensive forts but also as stately homes of the Valdostan nobility.

A rather romantic itinerary could then be the one that in one week will take you to visit the wonders of the valleys and castles of the region, in a journey of discovery immersed in nature. Among the unmissable ones, we suggest you visit first of all the Fortress of Bard, which can be easily spotted as soon as you exit the Milan-Turin motorway. It is a defensive fort, whose strategic position was long coveted (and later conquered) by Napoleon Bonaparte himself. Inside, it houses several exhibitions, including the very interesting Museum of the Alps; moreover, at its foot lies a beautiful village that is definitely worth a visit. In addition to the Fortress, we also recommend Verrès Castle, with its curious one-piece structure; Issogne Castle, owned by the Challant family, one of the most important in the valley; Fènis Castle (probably the most scenic), which has always been the headquarters of the Challant family; Sarre Castle, in Lalex, used as a hunting lodge by Umberto I of Savoy and Victor Emmanuel II.

Finally, you must also pay a visit to the beautiful Savoia Castle: this is actually the summer residence of Queen Margherita of Savoy (Umberto I's consort), as well as being a true tribute to the Art Nouveau style. The decorations with floral motifs and the stained glass windows in the main hall are beautiful.

• Main towns and places: Bard Fort, Verrès Castle, Sarre Castle, Issogne Castle, Fènis Castle, Savoy Castle

• Duration: 7 days/6 nights (6 nights in St. Vincent)

• Budget (price per person): medium (between €1,500 and €2,500 per person)

Plan your own trip: flights and hotels

• Cheap flights: flights to Milan from €41.00 - look at the offers

• Where to stay: Hotels and B&Bs from €60.00 per room - look at the offers

4 - Cities in Umbria: Assisi, Perugia, Gubbio

If you are looking for a trip among Italian wonders but want to visit some less obvious cities, head for Umbria and, in particular, Assisi, Gubbio and Perugia. These three cities, in addition to being immersed in a verdant land that inspires so much peace, are perfect for both a romantic trip and a respectable cultural itinerary.

Using your car, start from Gubbio, a town located in the far east of the province of Perugia: linked to the story of one of the most famous saints of Christianity, St. Francis (who precisely in Gubbio met the famous wolf that he managed to tame), it is a town with medieval charm. Don't miss the Duomo and the Church of San Francesco, but also the Palazzo dei Consoli overlooking Piazza Grande, the most beautiful (and panoramic!) square in town.
Afterwards, move in the direction of Perugia, home of artists and illustrious Renaissance personalities. Here, stroll down Via Maestà, famous for its arches and vaults; visit the Rocca Paolina and climb up the medieval walls of Sant'Antonio, savouring the city's old-world atmosphere and... some excellent chocolate too!

Finally, head to Assisi, a very important religious and cultural centre in the region. Although it is impossible to find Assisi deserted, it is a city that instils so much tranquillity that it is a pleasure to stroll through its narrow streets and visit its sacred places (the Basilica of San Francesco di Assisi and the Basilica of Santa Chiara, among others).

• Main towns and places: Assisi, Perugia, Gubbio

• Duration: 7 days/6 nights (2 nights in Gubbio, 2 nights in Perugia, 2 nights in Assisi)

• Budget (fee per person): low (between €1,000 and €1,500 per person)

Plan your own trip: flights and hotels

• Where to stay: Hotels and B&Bs from €60.00 per room - see offers

5 - Liguria: Cinque Terre

To enjoy a holiday of sea, breathtaking sunsets and aperitifs on the beach, we recommend a stay in the Cinque Terre in Liguria. These are colourful little villages with houses piled one on top of the other, offering very photogenic views: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Rio Maggiore are, not surprisingly, considered among the most beautiful villages in Italy.

However, in August they can be rather crowded: that is why the idea we propose is to rent a boat from the equally beautiful and picturesque Portofino, and then reach the villages directly by sea, preferring to spend the night at sea rather than on land. In this way, you will enjoy a privileged view and avoid the problems of overcrowding in hotels. Moreover, if you feel like doing some physical activity, you can always go ashore and take one of the many hiking trails of medium-easy difficulty. One among them, the Sentiero dell'Amore (Love Path): a path along the coast connecting Manarola to Rio Maggiore. Bring a pair of comfortable shoes in your suitcase, but also a lot, a lot of desire to relax.

• Main towns and places: Portofino, Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Rio Maggiore

• Duration: 7 days/6 nights (1 night in Portofino, 1 night in Monterosso, 1 night in Vernazza, 1 night in Corniglia, 1 night in Manarola, 1 night in Rio Maggiore)

• Budget(price per person): medium (between €1,500 and €2,500 per person)

Do-it-yourself travel arrangements: flights and hotels

• Low cost flights: flights to Genoa from €80.00 - look at the offers

• Where to stay: hotels and b&b's from €90.00 per room - look at the offers

Where not to go: not recommended destinations in August