Our Walking holidays in Europe
One of the things we love about our Europe walking holidays 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 trips
Walking holiday in Tuscany
From
£2008 to £2111
8 days
ex flights
A variety of daywalks in the beautiful Tuscan countryside
Small group2027: 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, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
Walking holiday in Bosnia Herzegovina
From
£2235 to £2391
9 days
ex flights
Wilderness & one of Europe's last primeval forests
Small group2027: 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 15 Jul, 5 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 2028: 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 13 Jul, 3 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep
Loire Valley walking and wine holiday
From
£2935
7 days
ex flights
Discover regal estates & fine wines in the Garden of France
Small group2027: 18 Apr, 9 May, 20 Jun, 5 Sep, 19 Sep
Slovenia walking holiday, Lakes & Mountains
From
£2239 to £2449
8 days
ex flights
Beautiful walks, lakes and mountains
Small group2027: 15 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 21 Aug, 11 Sep, 2028: 13 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep
Split to Dubrovnik walking holiday, Croatia
From
€1490 to €2140
7 days
ex flights
Self guided walking tour in Dalmatia from Split to Dubrovnik
Tailor made
Austria winter walking and cross-country ski holiday
From
€1240 to €1610
8 days
ex flights
Winter adventure in the Austrian Alps: Snowshoe, Ski, Yoga
Small group2026: 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec, 2027: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr
Naxos and the small Cyclades walking holiday, Greece
From
£744 to £1097
10 days
ex flights
Walk and discover Naxos and the unspoilt Small Cyclades
Small group2026: 31 Oct
Puglia and Basilicata walking holiday in Italy
From
£2229 to £2379
8 days
ex flights
Unique regions between the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian seas
Small group2027: 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 2028: 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 22 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 28 Oct
Portuguese Coastal Way walking holiday
From
€950 to €1125
8 days
ex flights
The scenic alternative to the classic Portuguese Way
Tailor made
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More about our walking holidays 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 holidays 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 holidays 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 holidays 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 holiday you choose, you’re in great hands when travelling 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 holidays, 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 holidays 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 holidays also mean wild swimming and waterfalls. Our expert travel partners curate walking itineraries designed expressly for littler legs to enjoy.
Latest reviews
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1803Walking holidays in Europe reviews
Rachel Berger27 Oct 2026
Being high up in the mountains. Starting the day with an hour's yoga. Excellent vegan food. Enjoying the hot tub even while it was snowing... Excellent.read more
Laura Harris26 Oct 2026
I had a fantastic time; we must have walked over 100km over the week, but took in some amazing views, learnt a lot about the flower/fauna and Greek culture with our wonderful guide Annie and had gorgeous beach swims.read more
susan Stevens25 Oct 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed this holiday and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys hiking and being outdoors.read more
