Middle East Walking Trips

I would highly recommend this trip. The Picos are stunning and the daily hikes were varied and interesting. I came away with some fantastic walking and a good sense of how the people of the region lived, both now and in the past. We had unreasonably hot weather which helped with views but made the walking a little harder than anticpiated - our guide was brilliant in making sure people were managing and had the right support. The hotel is in a lovely little village, run by the guides family and very comfortable. Food was good and extremly plentiful!

I booked my trip very last minute. It was an amazing experience that left me wanting more. Picos de Europa is unique and very special. The guide was incredibly organised, took us on fantastic hikes, was very knowledgeable, his love for the land and the region made the experience even more special, his personal stories and visits to local cheers makers added another dimension to the experience , the wildflowers…. mind blowing! The views from almost everywhere, even the hotel, were spectacular, the food was amazing, delicious and plentiful (I am vegan and they made every effort to accommodate me), the family run hotel was a beautiful and watching them all work in concert with each other was very heart warming. I definitely plan to visit Sotres and Picos again!

This trip exceeded all expectations! It was fantastic! The itinerary was varied and interesting and well thought out! The only fly in the ointment was the villa we were due to visit on Capri was shut, so some forward planning would have helped but this does not detract from a great trip, which would not have been possible without Matteo, the tour leader, who knew the area like the back of his hand and had a charm and personality which endeared him to the whole group!

This was my first trip with explore and I couldn’t be happier with what I received. It was an excellent trip from start to finish. From the guide/local guides, to accommodation, to experiences available I enjoyed every minute of it. I felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip.

I loved this highlights of Albania tour and it was great way to see lots of different places and parts of this fascinating country. The trip includes the perfect mix of mountains, coast, towns, cities, nature and historical sights. Although it is classed as 'full on', we often had free time in the places we stayed and the starts were always at a very reasonable time, but ensured we made the most of the day. Our guide Dritan was excellent - he is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the country, as well as being fun and professional, ensuring the group's needs were met. I would recommend staying an extra day or two in Tirana at the start or end of the tour to independently enjoy everything that is there.

Spiros was an excellent tour leader . Very knowledgeable about fauna and flora - especially butterflies. Trail links together old paths and provides the opportunity to see the amazing flora and fauna of Corfu!