This year we have introduced a selection of exciting new walking holidays for 2018, based around our tried-and-tested formula of carefully researched walking routes linking hand-picked hotels, with plenty of opportunities to create life-long memories.
There are new 7-night variations of many of our most popular walking routes making it easier than ever to fit in with busy schedules. We've also added a single-centre walking week exploring the Alta Badia region of The Dolomites - with picture postcard villages surrounded by alpine meadows and easy access to some of the most stunning alpine scenery.
If you prefer to walk in a group then check out our expanded range of guided tours including a 7-night trip that explores the stunning Amalfi Coast, one of the most dramatic coastlines in Europe, a chance to experience Evia's magnificent mountain scenery in Greece, or a week a week walking through picturesque rolling hills and sampling the delicious cuisine and authentic bubbles in the heart of Italy's Prosecco Road.
Further afield there's the chance to discover the magical secrets of Costa Rica, where rainforest, mountains and stunning coastlines are home spectacular wildlife, from screaming howler monkeys to nesting green turtles.
Discover the beautiful Liguria region and its remarkably well-preserved landscape steeped in tradition.
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Bavaria is simply stunning. Criss-crossed by beautiful rivers that meander through deep valleys, contrasting dark Alpine forest, pretty towns and villages are home to quaint traditional inns and eateries. The traditional onion-domed church towers peep above lush green meadows.
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Independent walking trip allowing you to discover the beauty of Puglia and Matera
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This 7-night linear trip is a great mix of wonderfully scenic walking and historic hilltop towns. Starting in Spello, spend time wandering the narrow cobbled streets of one of Italy's best preserved medieval towns. The walks follow a mix of paths and trails, partly on the St Francis Way, partly on the 'Sentiero degli Ulivi', the Olive Grove Trail. Along the way you pass the great Abbey at Sassovivo and wander the ruins of Campello Alto.
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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. Two nights are spent in a luxury castle.
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This gentle hotel-to-hotel walking holiday is a fabulous introduction to the Loire Valley and follows a circular route linking the chateaux of Chenonceau, Amboise and Chaumont-sur-Loire. Warm, friendly hotels and great regional cuisine.
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A glorious mix of spectacular scenic views, wooded forest trails and picture-perfect 'chocolate box' villages await as you pass crystal-clear lakes, babbling streams and secluded bays.
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This single centre, self-guided walking week gives easy access to some of the most stunning alpine scenery. Picture postcard villages surrounded by alpine meadows and the jagged limestone mountains of the UNESCO Dolomites.
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Gastronomic meals and historic hotels, sleepy wine villages and traditional mediaeval towns, ancient woodland and some of the world's most prestigious vineyards. These are some of the highlights of this 6 night walk around the beautiful Cote D'Or along quiet lanes, vineyard tracks and shady woodland paths.
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A delightful week's walking in Northern Cyprus, which is home to a treasure trove of hidden gems: ancient ruins, Byzantine castles and beautiful mountains offering stunning views.
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This trip offers the chance to experience Evia's magnificent mountain scenery. Routes have been chosen to showcase the best of the natural and historical sites on the island, including quaint traditional villages.
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Beautiful alpine walking on the best of the Mont Blanc Circuit
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Hopping from one wonderful island to the other, we enjoy a relaxed week of gentle walks through picturesque villages, lush valleys and sandy beaches.
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Striking active volcanoes, black beaches, thermal springs and a stunning cobalt sea make the Aeolian Islands a unique must-see destination. Exploring the varied landscape by boat and on foot is without doubt the best way to take in the natural beauty and contrasts of this part of Sicily.
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Behind Mallorca’s (also known as Majorca) façade lies a tranquil and timeless landscape. Discover the 'real' Mallorca on this 7-night trip, where we will explore high peaks, picturesque hamlets and the gorgeous coast.
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A stunning multi-grade guided walking trip in Austria's Tyrol, based in the valley at the northern end of Tyrol’s largest lake, in the quiet village of Achenkirch.
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This guided walking holiday explores the fascinating region of Puglia taking in the UNESCO towns of Matera and Alberobello and the 'white city' of Ostuni. Walk over rolling hills, through ancient olive groves and past vineyards overlooking the coast.
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A 7-night guided tour exploring Sardinia's stark beauty: crystal clear waters, golden beaches, rocky mountains and undulating limestone ridges. Delicious local cuisine and wines too!
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Based in the heart of the 'Prosecco Road', we spend a week walking through picturesque rolling hills and sampling the area's delicious cuisine and authentic bubbles.
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Discover the hidden secrets of the French Riviera, plus some of the familiar sights too, on this guided walking week based at a charming 3-star hotel just a stone's throw from the beach. Picturesque walks, beautiful views and visits to the Riviera's magnificent Caps.
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This 7-night guided walking holiday combines plentiful wine-tastings with relaxed walks through valleys and terraced vineyards, and alongside gushing rivers.
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A combination of walking and exploring the delights of Sri Lanka, we see parts of this diverse island that are rarely seen by other Westerners.
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Hike through forests, plains and mountains and track wildlife on foot, by boat and 4WD. There are a few long drives but the reward is a trip that offers an amazing variety of walking through diverse scenery, plus exciting game viewing, in a comparatively short time
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A 14-night trip exploring the fascinating rainforest, mountains and coast of this tropical paradise. With spectacular wildlife, from screaming howler monkeys to nesting green turtles,
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From the wildlife rich waterways of Tortuguero to the dense jungle coastline of the Osa Peninsula, an area labelled by National Geographic as 'the most biologically intense place on Earth', Costa Rica reveals its secrets on this 13-night trip.
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Trek in Nepal's Annapurna foothills, from the comfort of luxury lodges.
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Walk Japan's ancient pilgrimage routes along the Kumano Kodo - after uncovering Kyoto’s most ancient shrines and pathways, we head off the beaten track to the Kumano Kodo region; one of Japan's most remote and rewarding pilgrimage routes.
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