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

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

Memelland and the Curonian Spit

• guided
• easy, moderate
• Lithuania

Donausteig Tour

The Donausteig follows both banks of the Danube from Passau to Grein, a total of around 220 km. A point-to-point walk, hotel-to-hotel with luggage transfer, available in four options between 7 and 14 days.Journeys by public transport (Linz tram, bus from Sarmingstein, Pöstlingbergbahn) are paid for locally.Public transport fares are extra.

• individual, from place to place, with dogs
• moderate
• Germany, Austria

Lechweg

The Lechweg takes you from Formarinsee to Füssen over 7, 9 or 11 walking days (approx. 125–130 km). Self-guided walking holiday along an impressive wild river landscape: the turquoise Lech, panoramic paths, suspension bridges, villages and the Lechfall. Stay in hotels/country hotels with bed and breakfast; luggage transfer makes for easy walking. No head for heights required. Season: late June to early October. You can extend your stay in Füssen. Travel documents with map and stage information included.

• individual, from place to place
• moderate
• Germany, Austria

Wachau World Heritage Trail

Walk the Welterbesteig Wachau from Krems via Dürnstein, Weißenkirchen and Spitz to Emmersdorf and Melk. 10–18 km per day, 3–6 hrs, moderate ascents. Paths through vineyards, apricot orchards and terraces, past ruins, castles and natural landmarks with views over the Danube Valley. Including a Danube boat trip and return journeys by bus on some stages. Explore old towns, visit Melk Abbey and round off your evenings at a heuriger wine tavern.Extra nights available. Tourist tax payable locally.

• individual, from place to place
• moderate
• Austria