All our art and history walking holidays offer unique appeal and masses of interest and are packed with historic highlights, architectural treasures, fine art and ancient monuments. On self-guided holidays we provide meticulously researched regional and route notes to help you get the very best from your trip, while on guided tours our local leaders are specially chosen for their in-depth knowledge of the region.
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Amalfi Coast Walk
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Guided walking holiday in Italy | Twin centre | 2 boots
The Amalfi Coast is renowned for its sensational scenery - the mountains drop into crystal blue seas and the towns cling vertiginously to limestone cliffs. You'll visit stunning Pompeii and stay in elegant Ravello where 'must see' sights include Moorish Vila Rufolo and its semi-tropical gardens.
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Classical Spain
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Guided walking holiday in Spain | Hotel-to-hotel | 1 boot
This gentle walking & sightseeing holiday really is a glorious mix: white villages and orange groves scented with almond blossom perfectly compliment Moorish cathedrals, and elegant Baroque plazas are lined with palaces, galleries and mouthwatering tapas bars
Guided walking holiday in Cuba | Hotel-to-hotel | Upper 1 boot
However magical you expect Cuba to be, a visit here is so much better than you imagine. The combination of tropical colours, back street salsa beats and Spanish palaces alongside '50s Cadillacs, bareback cowboys and wild west steam trains is so compelling, you will be immediately seduced.
Guided walking holiday in Croatia | Hotel-to-hotel | 1 boot
Croatia's rich cultural heritage is matched only by its amazing natural beauty: sandy beaches, unspoilt islands, tourist-free villages and barely-visited historic sites - all perfect for exploring on foot. Lovely walks and super hotels including 5-star luxury in Dubrovnik.
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Drakensberg and Zululand
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Guided walking holiday in South Africa | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
Eastern South Africa has a soul and a history like nowhere else in the world; traditional Zulu villages, historic battlefields, jagged 3000m peaks, hazy savannah and blazing white beaches. A plethora of majestic landscapes and experiences that will live in your memory forever.
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Heart of Sardinia Walk
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Guided walking holiday in Italy | Twin centre | 2 boots
Beyond the sandy beaches and millionaires' yachts, Sardinia offers a land of shepherds huts, traditional villages and tranquil valleys aching to be explored. On this twin centre holiday, you'll spend 3 nights inland before heading to the coast where you'll enjoy deserted white beaches and colourful fishing ports.
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Highlights of Tuscany
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Guided walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 1 boot
Tuscany is packed with cultural and historic interest, hidden art treasures and more antiquarian sites than anywhere else on earth. Explore the great art cities of Florence and Siena, and stroll the stunning Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site favoured by artists and poets.
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Islands of Bermuda Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Bermuda | Single centre | 1 boot
Famed for its stunning turquoise waters and pink sand beaches, the stunning archipelago of Bermuda is a tiny historic treasure trove packed with natural beauty - flowers, fish, birds - and fabulous year-round sunshine.
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Jewels of Jordan Discovery
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Guided walking holiday in Jordan | Hotel-to-hotel | 1 boot
Trying to describe the wonders of Jordan in a few lines is a task akin to counting the grains of sand in the spectacular desert wilderness that continues to inspire so many of its visitors. From lost cities to Lawrence of Arabia, Jordan is a tantalising cocktail of history and romance.
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Provence & Cote d'Azur
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Guided walking holiday in France | Single centre | 2 boots
The single centre guided walking holiday is a rare mix in combining country Provence with the glamour and glitz of France's famous Cote d'Azur. Holiday includes champagne lunch on a private sailing yacht!
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Secret Tuscany Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Italy | Single centre | 2 boots
Tucked away in the most northern corner of Tuscany are the beautiful wooded hills of the Alto Mugello where our walking takes place. Staying in a pretty mountaijn villagem, in a tiny 8-room hotel, you'll really get a grass-roots insight into life in the Italian mountains - it's like staying with old friends!
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Secrets of Andalucia
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Guided walking holiday in Spain | Single centre | Choose 1 or 2 boots
This is quintessential and timeless Andalucia: walking through stunning white villages, and olive-planted hillsides, our paths are a riot of colour - poppies, wild iris, jasmine and pink oleander - and there's a good chance of spotting golden eagles soaring overhead.
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Secrets of St Lucia
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Guided walking holiday in West Indies | Twin centre | 2 boots
In St Lucia, wild poinsettia, lillies and torch ginger line the roads, and lend every day splashed of vibrant colour to this delightful, and romantic, Caribbean island. A highlight of the tour has to be the ascent of Grand Piton - the definitive St Lucia hike.
Guided walking holiday in Morocco | Hotel-to-hotel | 1 boot
Morocco is said to be like the desert palm - rooted in Africa, watered by Islam and rustled by the winds of Europe. Its sheer mystery has acted as a lure for centuries. This gentle level 10-night trip is a superb introduction to one of the most fascinating countries in the world.
Guided walking holiday in Spain | Single centre | 2 boots
The deserted mountains behind Valencia form a varied region where traditional villages, perched on sharp ridges and valley sides, are a world away from the popular Mediterranean coastal resorts just 20 minutes distant. Superb flowers, birds and butterflies, and a fabulous day out in the city of Valencia!
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Walking in Oberammergau
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Independent walking holiday in Germany | Single centre | Choose 1 or 2 boots
Surrounded by the pinky-gold summits of the Bavarian Allps, walkers in Oberammergau will come across beautiful frescoed houses, rustic farming villages and tiny onion-domed churches. Boasting a wealth of well signed paths, and easy to follow trails, it's a Mecca for walking enthusiasts.
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Calypso's Isle
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Independent walking holiday in Gozo | Single centre | Upper 1 boot
Based at the exclusive 5-star Ta Cenc Hotel, the tiny island of Gozo offers secluded beaches, Arabic-style honey-coloured houses, lemon groves, palm trees, red GPO phone boxes and 'Dixon of Dock Green' police stations!
Beautiful circular walk taking in lovely coastal stretches and unspoilt country landscapes. Fabulous bird and plant life; very good hotels and swimming opportunities every day. 2 nights are spent in a luxury castle.
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Following Aphrodite's Trail
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Independent walking holiday in Cyprus | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
A cultural melting pot, you'll find Greek legends in Aphrodite's secret bathing place near Polis, Roman opulence in the mosaics at Paphos and native art in the Byzantine churches dotted throughout Cyprus.
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Alsace Wine Trail
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Independent walking holiday in France | Hotel-to-hotel | 1 boot
Very easy walking through flower-festooned villages taking in feudal castles, churches, forests and vineyards. Fantastic bird spotting and panoramic views of the Black Forest, Vosges Mountains and famous Route du Vin.
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Amalfi to Sorrento Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
There are few places in Italy as stunning as the Amalfi Coast with its emerald seas, plunging gorges and pastel villages linked by ancient walking paths. This linear walk follows the coast from elegant Ravello to chic Sorrento, taking in en route vertical Positano and (optional) the beautiful island of Capri.
Turkey is where east meets west, and is a fascinating blend of glittering minarets, theatres, columns and churches all standing side by side. You'll explore the fascinating cities of Istanbul, Troy and Ephesus, and relax by the colorful harbours of Assos and Bodrum.
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Camino de Santiago Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Spain | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
This is one of Europe's classic walks following one of the most ancient pilgrimage routes in the world! There's a real sense of camaraderie and achievement as you chat to fellow walkers from all parts of the globe. Surprisingly good hotels too!
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Catalan Coastal Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Spain | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
Mainly coastal walking also taking in sweeping green valleys, pretty wine villages, hidden white hamlets and colourful fishing harbours. Highlights include artists' favourite, Cadaques, and the spectacular bay at Roses, with C16 castle and ruined citadel.
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Chablis Vineyards Walk
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Independent walking holiday in France | Hotel-to-hotel | Upper 1 boot
This relaxed walk follows in part the route St James took en route to Compostela, and covers a gently rolling landscape of forests, farmlands, river valleys and fields full of poppies. Highlights include ancient Auxerre and mediaeval UNESCO-listed Vezelay.
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Chateaux of the Loire Walk
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Independent walking holiday in France | Hotel-to-hotel | 1 boot
This gentle hotel-to-hotel walking holiday is a fabulous introduction to the Loire Valley and follows a triangular route linking the great royal chateaux of Chambord, Cheverny, Amboise and Blois. Warm, friendly hotels and great regional cuisine.
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Coastal Trails of Menorca
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Independent walking holiday in Spain | Single centre | 1 boot
Easy, tranquil walking based in the north western corner of Menorca, but including a hire car so you can easily explore the entire tiny island. It offers a rich cultural history, deserted white beaches and is a UNESCO protected Biosphere Reserve.
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Connoisseurs Tuscany
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Independent walking holiday in Italy | Single centre | 1 boot
A perfect choice for foodies looking for gentle exercise by day and high quality, gourmet accommodation by night! This holiday is based in the unspoilt countryside of the Maremma, with walks possible both inland and on the nearby coast.
Chile's incredible geography encompasses some of the most amazing contrasts imaginable: Inca fortresses below 6000m peaks guard blood-red valleys; steaming geysers are mirrored in clear turqouise lakes, and sleepy llamas snooze under pepper trees in the plazas.
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Dordogne Gastronomic Walk
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Independent walking holiday in France | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
This gastronomic walk explores the limestone cliffs, wooded valleys and beautiful mediaeval villages that are so unique to France's Dordogne. World famous pre-historic sites and fine local wines add a further dimension to a stay here.
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Footsteps of St. Francis Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
This 8-night holiday combines relaxed walking through olive groves, sunflower fields and vineyards with time in gorgeous historic towns and sun-drenched villages. Highlights include Etruscan Perugia, picture-postcard Spello, ancient Assisi and the wild Subasio Natural Park..
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Fruits of the Forest Walk
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Independent walking holiday in France | Single centre | Upper 1 boot
This independent holiday is based at a family-run converted mill in the rural heartland of Poitou Charente. It's untouched walking country, rich in flora and steeped in history. No single supplement on any date.
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Gastronomic Walking in the Tarn
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Independent walking holiday in France | Single centre | All walking levels
This single centre holiday provides some of the finest walking in France including hiking the Tarn and Jonte Gorges, Aven Armand and in the Cevennes National Park - where you'll find 4000+ flowers including 80 different orchids.
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Heart of the Pyrenees Walk
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Independent walking holiday in France | Hotel-to-hotel | Choose 2 or 3 boots
With both moderate and challenging walking options on offer each day, this superb high level mountain hike takes in dramatic gorges, beautiful lakes and traditional mountain villages unchanged over the years. Friendly, simple hotels throughout.
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Highlights of Tenerife
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Independent walking holiday in Spain | Twin centre | 2 boots
Most visitors know Tenerife for its south coast tourist resorts, but head inland and you have an incredible variety of landscapes to explore: plunging valleys,protected forest and tiny white villages where locals welcome walkers with open arms!
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Highlights of the Lycian Coast
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Independent walking holiday in Turkey | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
Turkey is blessed with her stunning Turquoise Coast, white sandy beaches, hidden mountain villages and some of the finest classical sites in the world. Evidence of forgotten empires are linked by coastal trails that were the trade routes of antiquity.
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Landscapes of the Luberon
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Independent walking holiday in France | Hotel-to-hotel | 1 boot
This easy walking route explores Provence's archtypical Luberon National Park, a landscape of dazzling ochre cliffs, olive orchards, lavender fields and stunningly beautiful perched villages. Highlights include the picturesque villages of Gordes, Bonnieux and Roussillon.
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Secret Valleys of Ronda
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Independent walking holiday in Spain | Single centre | 2 boots
Timeless Andalucia at its best! You'll enjoy superb off the beaten track walking through Moorish white villages, cork-fringed valleys and stunning National Parks. A complimentary car hire is included so that you can explore the spectacular Sierra de Grazalema and nearby Ronda.
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Secrets of Sicily Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
This triple centre holiday explores the unspoilt north western tip of Sicily and the nearby Egadi islands. It's a relatively undiscovered region where highlights include: pristine sandy beaches, coral-lined grottoes, ancient hill villages and marvellously preserved nature reserves.
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Slovenian Alps Adventure
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Independent walking holiday in Slovenia | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
Here, in the beautiful Triglav National Park, you'll find hal-timbered villages with mushroom-domed churches that still celebrate a calendar of mediaeval festivals; and, in the meadows, where the sun bleaches the grassy hayracks, you'll hear the constant tinkling of cowbells.
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The Emerald Coast Walk
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Independent walking holiday in France | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
Brittany's Emerald Coast boasts some of the most stunning scenery in Europe, yet is relatively untouched by tourism. It's a landscape of pink-gold cliffs, deserted poppy-fringed beaches and traditional friendly Breton villages.
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Venetian Hills Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
The wonderfully unspoilt Venetian countryside is only an hour or so from the great city of Venice, but couldn't be more different! Here is a landscape of rolling hills, shady forests, vineyards and fields ablaze with colourful flowers.
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Vineyards of Barolo Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
Superb hotels, world-famous wines and exceptional cuisine are just some of the reasons to choose this 8-night walking holiday! The route takes you through softly rolling hills, sun-drenched hamlets and via the pretty wine towns of Barbaresco and Barolo.
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Volterra to San Gimignano Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
This 8-night walking holiday combines fabulously unspoilt Chianti countryside with the chance to visit the world-famous cities of Florence and Siena. You'll stay in high quality hotels, enjoy superb meals and relax by panormic pools - views extend as far as Corsica on a clear day!
