The beauty of the Italian landscape is revealed not just in its art cities, seaside resorts and wondrous mountains, but also, and maybe especially, in its gentle rolling hills where life flows quietly, immersed in a bucolic setting. Let’s discover five Italian hilly landscapes not to be missed, perfect for a road trip amid ancient villages and foodie finds.

Colli Euganei (Veneto)

Rising out of the Venetian plain, in the province of Padua, the Euganean Hills are a group of reliefs of volcanic origin not higher than 600 meters. Due to their extraordinary biodiversity, the Colli Euganei are protected as part of a regional park, the first to be established in the Veneto region.