Our Walking vacations in Europe
One of the things we love about our Europe walking vacations is that they protect existing paths, and support the reopening of long-forgotten routes. These trails were once walked by Roman troops, Greek shepherds and ancient pilgrims, and are soon to be discovered anew by small groups of avid hikers, or those who prefer the freedom of a self guided trek. Something else we love: from the Carpathians of Romania to the levadas of Madeira and Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, you’ll stay in locally owned accommodation in less touristed areas whose hosts love to welcome hungry walkers.
Our top European walking vacations
Walking vacation in Bosnia Herzegovina
From
US $2805 to US $3450
9 days
ex flights
Wilderness & one of Europe's last primeval forests
Small group2026: 3 Sep, 2027: 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 15 Jul, 5 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep
Walking vacation in Tuscany
From
US $2535 to US $3075
8 days
ex flights
A variety of daywalks in the beautiful Tuscan countryside
Small group2026: 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 2027: 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
Slovenia vacations, Lakes & Mountains
From
US $2805 to US $3375
8 days
ex flights
Beautiful walks, lakes and mountains
Small group2026: 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 2027: 15 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 21 Aug, 11 Sep
Loire Valley walking and wine vacation
From
US $3735 to US $4275
7 days
ex flights
Discover regal estates & fine wines in the Garden of France
Small group2026: 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 2027: 18 Apr, 9 May, 20 Jun, 5 Sep, 19 Sep
Northern Croatia hiking vacation
From
€2390 to €2450
8 days
ex flights
Walking vacations in Northern Croatia, coasts and canyons
Small group2026: 5 Sep, 3 Oct
Sierra de Aitana walking vacation in Spain
From
US $2055 to US $2475
8 days
ex flights
Magnificent trek with views over the sparkling Mediterranean
Small group2026: 27 Sep, 25 Oct, 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 2027: 3 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 7 Mar, 18 Apr, 2 May, 26 Sep, 24 Oct, 21 Nov, 2028: 2 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 5 Mar, 16 Apr, 30 Apr, 24 Sep, 22 Oct, 19 Nov
North Cyprus walking vacation
From
US $1650 to US $2175
8 days
ex flights
Varied walks amid rugged scenery and superb archaeology
Small group2026: 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 5 Dec, 2027: 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 7 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 16 May, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 5 Dec, 2028: 16 Jan, 6 Feb, 27 Feb, 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 30 Apr, 28 May, 11 Jun, 24 Sep, 15 Oct, 5 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec
Trekking vacation in the Picos de Europa
From
US $1340 to US $1590
8 days
ex flights
A 7 day trekking adventure in beautiful high mountain scenery
Small group2026: 29 Aug, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 2027: 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
Catalonia walking & food tour, Spain
From
€1368 to €1452
7 days
ex flights
Varied landscapes & sample local food & wine
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More about our walking vacations in Europe
Where to start?
There are scores of European countries, each with its own waymarked wonders and hiking highlights. Many, like the Camino, need no introduction – but there are also lots of lesser-trod beauties that we consider highlights too. Albania, for instance, where you can have remote trails almost entirely to yourself. France’s Mercantour National Park, where kids will love walking alongside a friendly donkey that carries their packs. And Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, a land of folklore, wolves and rural villages where you can walk at any time of year, strapping on snowshoes in the winter.
Take it easy
Not everyone wants to climb Mont Blanc or push themselves on a taxing pilgrimage trail. Our easy walking vacations slow things down – so you can savour Tuscany, say, where the hillsides are interspersed with shady olive groves and vineyards where you can dally with a little tasting. Or the Cyclades Islands in Greece, where our local experts mix easy-going hikes between Classical sites with stylish sailing from one bay to the next. They’re vacations ideal for those wanting to appreciate new horizons while taking the time to get to know the places – and the people who walk them daily.
Ready for a challenge?
Our challenging walking vacations often involve long ascents, exposed paths and rough terrain, but your stamina and aching muscles are rewarded with truly spectacular views. They range from the Mont Blanc Circuit (three countries, eight days and six mountain passes) to Slovenia’s best-kept secret, the Julian Alps, where you can tackle via ferrata and hike from hut to hut. And for those with plentiful experience in high-altitude walking, we recommend Corsica’s GR20, where you’ll need a head for heights and the surefootedness of a mountain goat. Whichever vacation you choose, you’re in great hands when traveling with our walking specialists – they’re loaded with packing and fitness tips, and match you with guides who love and know these paths, and treat them with care.
Discover why the classics are classics
Don’t expect to have the trail to yourself on any of our classic walking vacations, but do expect to quickly understand what gives them such popular appeal. They include Spain’s epic Camino de Santiago, one of the world’s oldest pilgrimage walks. The two-week Pilgrim’s Way in England is equally historic and has daily opportunities for a hearty pub lunch to keep you going. And if you really fancy escaping for a while, try hiking Norway’s magnificent national parks, with ice-capped mountains, fjords and glaciers your backdrop. Many of our walks run year-round – so you can choose to explore popular spots like the Amalfi Coast in the peaceful autumn, winter and early spring.
Walks designed for families
Our family walking vacations have something up their sleeves. You’re not just going for a week of walking in France; you’re going to be walking with your own donkey. On Italy’s bejewelled Amalfi Coast, there is the gift of a beach at the end of every day’s trek. In Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, there is the promise of tracking wolves in the woods and visiting vampire castles. And Montenegro walking vacations also mean wild swimming and waterfalls. Our expert travel partners curate walking itineraries designed expressly for littler legs to enjoy.
Our Walking vacations in Europe reviews
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Jacqueline Mount27 Jul 2026
Excellent. Stunning walks where we hardly saw another person. Eating out every evening supported local businesses and the environmental impact was reduced by utilising local buses and ferries.read more
Sheila Hessey21 Jul 2026
A full programme of activities, a relaxing base to return to each evening, wonderful views all around, fantastic food and wine. What's not to like!read more
Martin Mullaney16 Jul 2026
Excellent choice of guide and the scenery is very impressive. Some long days of travel but worth it. The walking in the mountains was amazing.read more
