Italy walking and food vacation

As part of our Responsible Travel policy, we advise customers to take reusable water bottles with them on tour. Our local leaders actively do not distribute single-use plastic water bottles and encourage customers to refill their bottles from taps throughout the trip. The tap water in Italy is completely safe to drink, and bottles can be refilled at hotels and at various rest stops. Another way to reduce unnecessary waste is through advising customers to bring lunch boxes and cutlery for picnics.

Walking is arguably the greenest from of travel with no carbon footprint. On this walking vacation we explore the cities of Bologna, Ravenna and Parma on foot enabling us to explore the winding alleys and backstreets without contributing to traffic congestion. In the countryside our gentle walks allow us to explore with minimal impact on the natural world. Diverse environments range from the foothills of the Apennine mountains to the fragile ecosystem of the Po River Delta where bird species to be seen includes greater flamingo, little and giant egret, curlew, marsh harriers, and bee eater.

As a travel company we are continually looking for ways to improve and are proud to be ‘Responsible in everything we do’. Education is key, and so all staff, Tour Leaders and partnering suppliers are trained in responsible and sustainable tourism. At our Head Office, we continually strive towards a sustainable and planet-friendly working environment, including having solar panels installed and a company commitment to reducing our plastic usage.