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8-Day Walking In Madeira
Following Madeira’s unique network of levadas and ancient footpaths, this trip discovers the many different sides to this beautiful volcanic island.
** SAVE up to £200pp **
From £799pp
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- Follow a variety of picturesque walks alongside the island’s unique irrigation channels
- Enjoy spectacular mountain views along the famous ‘Balcony Walk’ path between the peaks of Arieiro and Ruivo
- Explore Funchal’s beautiful gardens, historic buildings and colourful farmers’ market
- Admire the majestic views between Rabaçal and Risco Waterfall
- Walk through the thick, lush Laurisilva UNESCO protected laurel forest
- Summit at Pico de Ruivo – Madeira’s highest point
- 7 nights accommodation
- All breakfasts
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader
- Driver and transfers
- ATOL protected
8-Day Walks And Coastal Towns Of Croatia
This walking holiday explores Croatia’s national parks; the jagged peaks of Dalmatia, plunging gorges in Paklenica and spectacular lakes and waterfalls in Plitvice. Stay in the capital Zagreb and in coastal Spilt meander the maze of cobbled streets past ancient sites.
** SAVE up to £340pp **
From £1,359pp
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- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Plitvice National Park with views of breathtaking aquamarine lakes
- Enjoy spectacular coastal and mountain walking along the Adriatic coast in Paklenica National Park
- Follow a city tour of Zagreb
- Hike along the Paklenica Gorge
- Walk in the foothills of the Velebit Mountains
- Discover Trogir, one of the oldest cities in Croatia, and witness the city’s medieval, Romanesque and Gothic architecture
- 7 nights accommodation
- All breakfasts
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader, driver and transfers
- ATOL protected
8-Day Walking in Northern Cyprus
With the imposing setting of the Besparmak Mountains running alongside the beautiful cobalt of the Mediterranean Sea as a backdrop, this week long walking tour of Northern Cyprus offers a perfect getaway with pleasant winter time temperatures.
** SAVE up to £175pp **
From £700pp
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- Explore the famous twelfth century Crusader abbey of Bellapais
- Hike to Kantara Castle
- Spend an afternoon on Kaplica Beach
- Hike the Akdeniz King Tombs Trail through one of the most fertile agricultural regions in Cyprus
- Enjoy the fresh flavours of mezes at local restaurants
- Witness spectacular views from the less visited castle of Buffavento
- 7 nights hotel accommodation
- All breakfasts, 5 lunches
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader, driver and transfers
- ATOL protected
8-Day Amalfi Coast Walking – Agriturismo
This walking holiday explores the trails of the spectacular Amalfi Coast from clifftop hikes to woodland walks and along the ancient stone stairways that link the villages of the region.
** SAVE up to £289pp **
From £1,156pp
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- Take on the Walk of the Gods, one of the most stunning hikes in Italy, if not the world
- Experience a rustic way of life at the agriturismo, where you get a taste of family life and cooking
- Indulge in the baroque charm of the Duomo di Sant Andrea or take in the ancient Roman basilica
- Wind through the vibrant streets of Capri, teeming with boutiques and cafes, via grand houses and kitchen gardens to the coast
- Cross the Vallone di Ferriere – a valley with a unique microclimate
- Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum on an optional day trip
- 7 nights accommodation
- All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader, driver and transfers
- ATOL protected
14-Day Adventures In Patagonia
Patagonia is home to some of the most spectacular landscapes on earth, full of emerald lakes fed by icy glaciers and towering mountain ranges home to guanaco and vicuna.
** Stunning itinerary **
From £4,545pp
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- Explore the diverse barrios of Buenos Aires
- Spot penguins on the island of Tierra del Fuego
- Marvel in the majestic vistas of Torres del Paine National Park
- Visit Perito Moreno Glacier
- Hike to the base of Mount Fitz Roy
- End your day with a glass of malbec surrounded by the region’s towering scenery
- 13 nights accommodation
- All breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader, driver, local guides, transfers and internal flight
- ATOL protected
8-Day Walk Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania
This walking trip visits the three Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Discover their cultural heritage and explore their national parks. Walk along the Curonian Spit, search for ruins of medieval fortresses hidden in forests and walk across bogs.
** SAVE up to £270pp **
From £1,080pp
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- Enjoy guided tours of Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius ‘Old Towns’ on foot
- Walk the spectacular vast sand dunes of Curonian Spit National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Learn about the unique ecosystem on the bogs
- Spot beaver dams and dens along the Altja River Valley in Estonia’s Lahemaa National Park
- Explore medieval stone castles, churches, watermills and windmills
- Discover the coastal lakes and dunes of Kemeri National Park
- 7 nights accommodation
- All breakfasts
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader, driver and transfers
- ATOL protected
8-Day Walking in Cappadocia
Explore the stunning landscapes of Cappadocia on this week-long walking tour. Hike ancient pathways through spectacular scenery, past the famous ‘fairy chimneys’, orchards and vineyards.
** SAVE up to £210pp **
From £839pp
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- Uncover the fairytale scenery that the central region of Turkey is famous for
- Wake up to views of air balloons filling the sky from our base in the charming town of Goreme
- Climb the rock-cut ‘castle’ and take in the breathtaking views over Cappadocia
- Hike the Ihlara Canyon and explore the ancient underground city of Kaymakli
- Enjoy a Turkish cookery lesson in a local restaurant
- 7 nights premium hotel accommodation
- All breakfasts, 1 dinner
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader, driver and transfers
- ATOL protected
10-Day Kilimanjaro – Lemosho Trek
Challenge yourself on this iconic trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m), the highest point in Africa.
** SAVE up to £150pp **
From £2,445pp
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- Follow the scenic Lemosho route
- Walk through the mountain’s varied climatic regions and admiring the changing plant and animal life
- Enjoy wild camping in magnificent, scenic locations
- Climb with some of the best and most experienced leaders, guides, porters and cooks on the mountain
- Trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations enroute to Shira One Camp
- View the Northern Ice fields ahead of Shira Two Camp
- Summit at Uhuru Peak – the highest point in Africa
- 7 nights simple camping, 2 nights comfortable lodge accommodation
- All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader, cook, driver, porter, trek crew and transfers
- ATOL protected
Top Walking Destinations
Italy Walking Tours
Choose from the most popular small group walking tour itineraries in Italy including the Amalfi Coast, the Dolomites, Tuscany, the Italian Lakes, Puglia and Sicily.
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Inca Trail Tours
Walk along the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World – with options to visit Lake Titicaca and trek to Rainbow Mountain.
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Nepal Trekking Tours
Head to the Himalayas on a Nepal trekking tour of the Annapurna routes and you’ll be surrounded with snow-capped peaks and immersed in the colourful culture.
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