They are an opportunity for vacation and relaxation that can kick off the spring season, or perhaps offer a taste of early summer. We're talking about the Easter holidays 2022, which this year fall “late,” that is, after mid-April.
Taking advantage of these holidays and breaks to spend time with family or friends is a great idea. Even better if you travel.
For this reason, let's now look at a series of suggestions on what to do for Easter 2022 around Italy, from city trips to moments of trekking in nature.
When Are the Easter Holidays 2022
Let's get straight to the point: when is Easter? According to the holiday calendar, Ash Wednesday, dated March 2, 2022, has already passed. This year, Easter Sunday falls in April, specifically on April 17, 2022. falls in April, specifically on April 17, 2022Easter Monday (also called Pasquetta) is the following day, April 18, 2022. (also called Easter Monday), is instead the following day, namely April 18, 2022.
It's mainly a couple of days off, although for younger people it will be about five days, from April 14 to Tuesday, April 19. However, it should be considered that for workers, these holiday dates connect with Monday, April 25,providing a great opportunity for long weekends and additional leisure moments throughout the month. And after the 25th, just a few days until May 1 (which, however, falls on a Sunday)!
Ideas on What to Do at Easter
That said, it's time to get organized.
From tradition to various opportunities for trips around Italy,let's explore some ideas to enjoy Easter and start the spring season in the best way.
Easter in Lombardy: Some Ideas Between Culture and Nature
During the Easter holidays 2024, besides the usual family lunches and celebrations, you can enjoy a completely different atmosphere in Lombard cities and beyond.
Some have never experienced the thrill of visiting a place of culture during the Easter holidays. Easter 2024 thus becomes an opportunity to (re)discover the museums of your own city, or even those of a new place.
Some Lombard museums, in particular, organize activities perfect for the season, especially in Milan: for example, the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology offers a series of guided tours with fun theatrical animations on weekends and holidays..
Most civic museums will be closed on Easter Monday but open on Easter Sunday. So for Monday, it's better to choose something else. For example: a trip outside the city, perhaps to some of the scenic spots in Lombardy.Many groups also organize walks suitable for everyone.
What to Do in Emilia-Romagna for Easter 2024?
Regarding Easter in Emilia-Romagna, the opportunities are equally appealing: from a trip to Bologna to rediscover the city of porticoes, to visits to the most charming villages in the area to fully enjoy the holidays there as well.
Among the villages to definitely see during Easter and Easter Monday 2024 is Mondaino,a medieval village in a strategic position,
which was a stronghold of the Malatesta lordship. Also worth visiting is Montefiore Conca, perfect for trekking lovers thanks to the Sasso Simone and Simoncello Natural Park and the.
Springs of the Conca River Natural Oasis.
Easter 2024: Ideas for Trips in Liguria, Piedmont and Aosta Valley The beauty to enjoy in Italy certainly doesn't stop here. Why not go trekking in the Cinque Terre for Easter 2024 in Liguria? Or you can always head to or Aosta Valley. Regarding Easter in Piedmont, there is certainly no shortage of choices for activities to do during the Easter holidays 2024. As already suggested for other destinations, you can always opt for a city trip.
or Aosta Valley. Regarding Easter in Piedmont, there is certainly a wide choice of activities to do during the Easter holidays 2024. As already suggested for other destinations, you can always opt for a city trip.Turin, a diverse city,
offers both stunning natural views (just think of the landscape from the Valentino Park meadow) and hypnotic architectural beauty. For Easter Sunday 2024, April 17 on the calendar, you might decide to tour the museums of the Piedmontese capital. For example, we recommend climbing Monte dei Cappuccini to take a spectacular photo
As for the Easter holidays in the Aosta Valley, besides the classic visit to Aosta, a Roman-origin city steeped in history (with an extremely fascinating archaeological route), there are plenty of opportunities for beautiful nature walks. Alongside these activities, the castle tour could also be interesting for Easter 2024: Issogne, Bard, Fenis, and Verres.
Regarding the Easter holidays in Aosta Valley, besides the classic visit to Aosta, a Roman-origin city full of history (with an extremely fascinating archaeological path), there are plenty of opportunities for beautiful nature walks. Alongside these activities, a castle tour could also be interesting for Easter 2024: Issogne, Bard, Fenis and Verres.
Easter in Trentino, Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto Just like in previous cases, Trentino-Alto Adige offers the, perfectly enjoyable during the Easter holidays. Just think that many choose it every year for a ski week! From a naturalistic point of view, it is also possible to organize trips to evocative places such as the alpine lake of Braies.
perfectly enjoyable during the Easter holidays. Many choose it every year for a winter ski week! From a naturalistic point of view, you can organize trips to scenic spots like the alpine lake of Braies. Regarding the holiday dates in Friuli Venezia Giulia, there are many ideas. For example, two of the region's most interesting villages areVenzone and Gemona,
known as successful examples of post-earthquake reconstruction, specifically after the 1976 quake., instead, Easter holidays can be experienced in decidedly alternative ways. One example is a trip to the distilleries where grappa is produced, particularly appreciated by enthusiasts of the genre.
Veneto,
Easter holidays can be experienced in decidedly alternative ways. One example is a tour of grappa-producing wineries, particularly appreciated by enthusiasts. Easter in Lazio, Tuscany and Central Italy In Central Italy, natural routes mainly run along the Apennines. Alongside extraordinary cities like Rome.
and Florence, there are also excellent opportunities for nature trips. Between a trip to the Chianti Hills (watch out for overindulgence!) for Easter in Tuscany and sports activities like rafting in Lazio, trips in other central regions are a must. In Marche, for example, the
Mill Trail on the Sibillini Mountains is splendid and family-friendly., Also impressive are theClitunno Springs,
which gush directly from the rock,
Fortunately, the opportunities don’t stop here. In front of you, in short, is a menu from which to choose the most appealing option in every region of Southern Italy. For example, in Puglia, one could opt for a weekend by the sea as well as a trip to its splendid art cities.
Nature Trips for Easter 2024 in Puglia, Abruzzo, Molise and Basilicata Fortunately, opportunities don't stop here. You have a menu to choose the most appealing option in every region of Southern Italy. For example, in Puglia, you could opt for a seaside weekend or a trip to its splendid art cities. Regarding Easter in Abruzzo, there are many
naturalistic opportunitiesthrough a series of beautiful routes, such as the heart trail of Scanno. Then, Easter holidays 2024 in Molise offer fun opportunities for everyone, such as the castle itinerary.
found in every mountain village. Easter in Basilicata also offers various naturalistic opportunities. For example, you could choose to visit thePollino Park and the Murgia Park, rich in trails
and an impressive variety of natural features.
For Easter in Campania, on the other hand, those who love the sea can choose to take a series of particularly scenic trails as they allow you to see the Amalfi Coast from unique viewpoints once you reach your destination. Just head to the Positano area, from which several itineraries start.
For Easter in Campania, those who love the sea can choose from a series of particularly scenic trails that offer unique views of the Amalfi Coast once you reach your destination. Just head to the Positano area, from where several itineraries start.
In Calabria, equally scenic for Easter holidays would be an excursion to the Zungri Caves, a rock settlement of about a hundred cave houses carved into the rock. Here, the pleasant aspect of trekking combines with the cultural and curious factor of a place certainly worth considering unique.
To the Islands: Some Ideas for a Walk
Regarding Italy's major and minor islands, there are various opportunities for activities and short trips during Easter holidays 2024. In Sicily, for example, after indulging in thelarge variety of sweets and characteristic flavors of the Easter period, you can burn off some calories on one of its most interesting routes. To combine the food and wine factor with the beauty of the places, you might consider a tour in theNebrodi Park or the Madonie Park,
which really start to shine in spring. Never forget the opportunity to visit the minor islands: several archipelagos are located right off Sicily. For example, if you are in the Trapani area, you could take atrip to Mozia, which will make your holiday feel like a journey back in time,
among fortified walls and archaeological finds of great value. Finally, a large island and region still somewhat undiscovered, Sardinia is perhaps a place worth exploring precisely during the Easter holidays. Besides uniquely beautiful beaches, Sardinia also offers several parks to enjoy nature: theAsinara National Park,the Maddalena Archipelago Park, and the Gulf of Orosei and Gennargentu Park..
Easter Holidays 2024 in Every Region: How to Organize
In short, opportunities abound for Easter holidays 2024, and our country offers activities suited to all tastes. What matters even more, however, is that there is a way to organize all these small trips in a fun and, why not, different way than usual.
On Meeters, you can find small organized trips for groups that meet everyone's needs. All you have to do is sign up.