This was a wonderful walk through the Italian landscape following quiet trails peppered with villages and ancient hilltop towns. The walking provides a sense of achievement with occasional long days and steep rocky trails.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rome, Rieti, Poggio San Lorenzo
Rome, Rieti, Poggio San Lorenzo, Scandriglia, Nerola, Sabina, Monterotondo
Sicily was absolutely stunning! The food, the history, and the warm hospitality made this one of our favorite trips ever. Taormina and Palermo were just magical!
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Follow in royal footsteps with "Bavaria: King Ludwig's Way," an eight-day self-guided walking tour beginning in Starnberg and ending at the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle. Designed for experienced travelers and seniors seeking both history and scenic beauty, this moderate-level journey traces the preferred haunts of Bavaria’s enigmatic King Ludwig II.
Stroll past scenic lakes, rolling hills, and charming villages dotted with onion-domed churches. Admire masterpieces of baroque architecture, visit historic monasteries, and reach the summit of Hohenpeissenberg for panoramic Alpine views. The route is gentle, mostly farm tracks and country lanes, with numerous opportunities to pause for refreshments and local treats.
The USP? A unique blend of royal intrigue, architectural splendor, and accessible walking, culminating at the world-famous Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles. Accommodation, transport, meals, and detailed route guidance are provided, making this tour package the ideal way to experience Bavaria’s storybook landscapes and history.
Boat and all staff friendly and helpful. Rides were great and quite challenging. Our fellow passengers were fun and we were all compatible. This was an excellent trip
Wonderful trip. It was amazing to be able to travel from one hill town to another, each one so different from the others.
Highlights of our trip included an art exhibit in Perugia on how medieval artists perceived nature - absolutely beautiful and we had the place to ourselves, quite a contrast to the crowds at the Uffizi; staying in a 14th century pilgrim guest house in Assisi; walking out to the aqueduct bridge in Spoleto; hearing all the bells in Narni suddenly start ringing when the new Pope was elected and running outside along with everyone else to find out what had happened; and, my husband would say, the wild boar stew he ate that evening at a restaurant in the square.
Logistics were well organized and the routes well planned. It was a challenging route, however, with many steep climbs. We were glad we reserved e-bikes. There were also a number of places with poorly maintained roads, quite a bit of springtime road construction, and some areas where the route took roads with heavy traffic. Italian drivers were quite considerate, though.
We had a great time and were sad to go home. We could have stayed in each town longer, and will hopefully return to Italy soon.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rome, Florence, Trasimeno Lake
Rome, Florence, Trasimeno Lake, Perugia, Assisi, Clitunno, Narni
From Salzburg’s baroque streets to Vienna’s imperial grandeur, the "Salzburg to Vienna Cycle" tour invites active travelers and seniors to pedal through Austria’s most scenic corridors. Over eight moderate-activity days, cycle past sparkling lakes, rolling vineyards, historic towns, and UNESCO-listed valleys. Enjoy plenty of time for exploration—think Mozart’s hometown, the wine-rich Wachau Valley, and Linz’s riverside charm—before arriving in Vienna, the heart of Austria’s musical legacy. The unique selling point? A self-guided bicycle tour package that seamlessly combines physical activity, stunning landscapes, and cultural highlights for an unforgettable Austrian adventure.
The luck was with my trip. Blue skies and no rain. Great hikes and interesting history and cultural information passed on by our leader, Donal. I appreciated the small group of 8. I have made a few suggestions to Donal in reviewing the walks. It was fortuitous that our leader could adjust timings and events as needed. It was an exceptional trip to share with my son. We both loved Northern Ireland.
WalkingWalking tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Hotel was quirky but very good. Exceptionally clean, friendly and helpful staff, excellent food. The apps provided were extremely detailed and helpful and there was no chance of getting lost. Basing our stay in one location and giving us the flexibility to easily modify our plans worked really well for us.
Santorini and Naxos are two of the most beautiful islands in the Cyclades but here is where the similarity ends. Santorini feels like no other place on earth: an ancient island that endured one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history. Here everything is bright like the whitewashed cube-shaped houses, the lapis lazuli sea and the sunsets that light up the caldera. Whilst the towns and beaches are understandably popular, the walking opportunities on the island are numerous, through volcanic landscapes and along spectacular cliffs along a series of mule tracks. Naxos on the other hand is the largest of the Cyclade islands with some of Greece's best white sand beaches, a smattering of ancient ruins and a lively town. Away from the coast, life has changed little in the last century. Traditional farming practices abound in a landscape of fertile valleys home to 1000 year old olive groves and impressive mountains beckoning to be climbed. One day is spent ascending the highest mountain of the area: Mt Zas. From its summit enjoy breathtaking views of olive-orchards set in sharp contrast with the deep blue Aegean Sea. The pace of the holiday is dictated by you, with plenty of opportunity after the walks to swim in the sea or hotel pool, wander through markets in the small towns and relax at a taverna to watch the sunset.
