Crete: Walking between the sea and the mountains

Single-centre walking week on Crete, based near Georgioupolis: easy to moderate walks on mule tracks and country paths lead to villages, to the Monastery of St Elias, through the green hinterland of Rethymnon and along the Imbros Gorge to the south coast. Further highlights include Arkadi Monastery with a descent to Maroulas, as well as Argiroupoli/Lappa with its necropolis and ancient plane tree. One free day for the beach, Rethymnon or Knossos. Hotel with pool; home-produced olive oil and home-grown vegetables. Up to 14 km, moderate ascents, partly rocky underfoot; one walk more challenging. Flight not included in the price; on request we can book low-cost flights from your airport.

• guided, without changing hotels
• moderate
• Greece

Tuscany: Guided Walking Holiday

Centre-based walking week in Chianti with hotel in Greve (family-run hotel with garden pool). Arrival in Florence or Pisa and transfer to Greve. Guided walks to San Martino in Valle and Castello Verrazzano, to San Gimignano, over Monte San Michele to Castello di Volpaia, and to Lamole with wine tasting. Guided city tours in Florence and Siena, time at leisure. Coach transfers as per programme. Return flight from Florence. Dinner not included in the price.Public transport, museum and tourist tax payable locally. Flight not included in the price. On request, we can arrange flight bookings at low cost.

• guided, without changing hotels
• moderate
• Italy

Explore Lake Achensee, the Rofan Mountains and the Karwendel Mountains

Walking holiday at Lake Achensee – experience and enjoy natureAt Hotel Achentalerhof in Achenkirch on Lake Achensee, Tyrolean hospitality, culinary delights and the fascinating mountain world of the Rofan and Karwendel ranges come together. Look forward to varied walks, personal route tips, guided walks and relaxing hours in the spa area – a wonderful base for discovering Lake Achensee on foot.tourist tax payable locally.

• guided, without changing hotels
• moderate, challenging
• Austria

Giant Mountains: Walking on Poland's Roof

• guided, without changing hotels
• moderate
• Germany, Czechia

Explore Masuria and Gdańsk

Single-centre holiday on a lakeshore near Mrągowo: begin in Gdańsk with a guided Old Town tour. Continue via Malbork to Masuria. Walks to Mikołajki, over the Paprodtker Berge and along Masurian lakes to Sztynort; boat trip from Giżycko to Mikołajki. Visit the Wolf’s Lair, Święta Lipka and Reszel. Quiet trails in the Pisz Forest. Punting on the Krutynia and a short walk to Krutyń. Finish with a stroll through Warsaw’s Old Town and the return flight. Arrival by flight or rail is not included in the price; on request we can book your travel at a favourable price.

• guided
• easy, moderate
• Poland

Oberbozen on the Ritten

A week of walking on the Ritten around Oberbozen: earth pyramids, the Maria Saal pilgrimage church, Dolomites panorama along the Hirzelweg to the Rotwandhütte, a farmhouse snack and a stroll in Bolzano. Your base is the Wanderhotel Regina with panoramic views, sauna and wellness facilities. Guided, non-technical walks; no head for heights required and normal fitness is sufficient; also available self-guided. Arrive by car (free parking) or by train to Bolzano, then by cable car and pick-up. On the Dolomites day, transport costs 25 EUR. Possibly small extra costs for transfers. Tourist tax payable locally.

• individual, guided, without changing hotels
• moderate
• Italy

Walking in Mallorca

8 days at a base hotel in Port de Sóller. Guided day walks in the Serra de Tramuntana and along the north coast: La Victòria/Alcúdia, Fornalutx and Sóller, Deià–Valldemossa via the Archduke’s bridle path, north side of Puig Major, Estellencs–Banyalbufar, Sa Dragonera. 11–13 km per walk, partly rocky paths, approx. 180–620 metres of ascent; a moderate level of fitness required. Transfers to the walks are organised; flights with transfer can be booked. Rest day on any day you choose. Routes may vary depending on weather/season.

• guided, without changing hotels
• moderate, challenging
• Spain

Memelland and the Curonian Spit

• guided
• easy, moderate
• Lithuania

Walking holiday Ireland's green coasts

Guided walking week in the Burren and Connemara on Ireland’s west coast: Cliffs of Moher, the Aran island of Inishmore (ferry) and the fjord, Killary Harbour. Also Leenane Hill, Connemara National Park and Benlevy with blanket bogs, mountain lakes and abandoned villages. Stages 11–16 km, 4–5 hrs, up to 700 metres of ascent. Starting point south-west of Galway. Two hotel changes. One day at leisure with easy alternatives. Flights not included; we can book them on request. Dinner on the day of arrival not included.

• guided, from place to place
• challenging
• Ireland

Lüsen and Brixen in South Tyrol

Guided walking week in Lüsen above Brixen: daily easy to moderate walks, including Maurerberg, Lüsner Alm, Campill at sunrise, Großer Gabler, Peitlerkofel and Kreuzjoch. Programme varies with weather and season, with easier alternatives available each day or the option to plan your day independently; walking map and advice at the hotel. Arrival by car, parking/garage included, or by train to Brixen with hotel pick-up or taxi (45 € per journey). Accommodation: Naturhotel Lüsnerhof with pool, saunas and regional cuisine. Tourist tax payable locally.

• individual, guided, without changing hotels
• moderate, challenging
• Italy

Pyrenees Border Range Spain–France

Begin in Bilbao with a stroll to the Guggenheim, then drive to the Hecho Valley and dinner together. Walks on shepherds' paths with views of Peña Forca, to the Mallos de Riglos including a wine tasting, and along a Roman road through the Höllenschlund gorge. Viewpoints, vulture watching and a deserted village. Visit the monastery of San Juan de la Peña and Santa Cruz de la Serós. High-mountain circuit with a dolmen. Return transfer to Bilbao. You need to be sure-footed and fit. We can book flights from your preferred airport to Bilbao at a good price; details on request. Minimum 4 people.

• guided, without changing hotels
• moderate
• Spain

Ischia: Walking in the Bay of Naples

Explore Ischia on foot: arrival via Naples, ferry crossing and transfer to the base hotel with a thermal spa in Casamicciola. Guided walks with a German-speaking geologist lead to the east coast, through acacia and chestnut woods, up Monte Epomeo, to crater landscapes with fumaroles, and into the south-west with a wine tasting. A free day for the beach, thermal gardens or an island tour. Suitable for average fitness; the hotel manager speaks German. Flights are not included; please book your flights independently. Other public transport payable locally.

• guided, without changing hotels
• moderate
• Italy