THE 10 BEST Self-guided & Independent Tours and Trips in Europe 2025/2026

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Cycling in Portugal: From the Mountains to the Sea

4.9

(7 reviews )

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This trip combines a great variety of terrains, villages, towns and cities with fantastic accommodation, equipment and food in one of the unexplored gems of southern Europe.

Bicycle tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

14-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Porto, Northern Portugal, Moncao

Porto, Northern Portugal, Moncao, Caminha, Ponte De Lima, Barcelos, Vila Do Conde

Duration8 days

From

USD 2,585

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Walking the Algarve's South West

(1 review )

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This holiday was made extra special for us by the professionalism and kindness of the Headwater reps - Tony & Ludmilla. The one day when we got soaked, they came to our rescue and collected us early with no no fuss whatsoever. Apart from that one day the weather was kind and the walks spectacular

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Sagres, Lagos, Pedralva, Algarve, Vila Do Bispo

Duration11 days

From

USD 2,780

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Via Degli Dei: Bologna to Florence

4.8

(6 reviews )

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The Via Degli Dei is a fantastic walk - 2 great Italian cities and stunning landscapes every day which made the tough climbs worthwhile. They dealt with everything once we arrived, the accommodation was good and varied which added to the appeal of the trip. It's helpful to have some basic Italian as a couple of places did not speak English but everyone was so friendly. Will use them again - we are already planning next year's trip!

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Florence, Bologna, Sasso Marconi

Florence, Bologna, Sasso Marconi, Monzuno, Bruscoli, San Piero A Sieve, Olmo, Fiesole

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,390

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Croatia Island Hopping, 15 Days

(1 review )

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Getting the chance to see so many different parts of Croatia,exspecially the islands that sometimes are tough to reach without a professional organization, it was a beautiful and varied itinerary that helped us to see the most highlights of the country. Many thanks Gulliver Team!

Active and outdoorBeach

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Split, Brac, Korčula, Trogir, Hvar

Duration15 days

From

USD 2,612

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Full Camino Norte

4.3

(3 reviews )

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We walked the Camino Norte which was spectacular and challenging some days. Overall we were very satisfied with UTracks. Their accommodations were basically good, sometimes we were pleasantly surprised and sometimes they were less than we hoped. We would consider booking again with UTracks.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Sebastian, Santiago De Compo

San Sebastian, Santiago De Compostela, Noja, Galizano, Santander, Santillana Del Mar, Comillas, San Vicente De La Barquera, Bustio, Picos De Europa NP, Ribadesella, Colunga, Getaria, Villaviciosa, Gijón, Aviles, Soto Del Barco, Soto De Luiña, Cadavedo, Luarca, Navia, Ribadeo, Deba, Mondonedo, Abadín, Vilalba, Reguela, Sobrado Dos Monxes, Arzúa, Rua, Markina-Xemein, Gernika, Lezama, Bilbao, Castro Urdiales, Liendo

Duration38 days

From

USD 5,720

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Cycle Bordeaux to Biarritz

(2 reviews )

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Great way to experience French culture off the beaten track!

Bicycle toursAdventure

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Bordeaux, Southern France, Lacan

Bordeaux, Southern France, Lacanau-Ocean, Arcachon, Biscarrosse, Mimizan Beach, Messanges, Biarritz

Duration8 days

From

USD 2,260

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Dordogne Valleys and Villages Cycling

(6 reviews )

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A fantastic nine day trip through a beautiful section of the Dordogne, riding between hotels and visiting historic chateaus and towns along the way. The accommodation was excellent, the food was wonderful and the self-guided trip allows you to proceed at your own pace.

Food toursTrekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Dordogne, Les Eyzies, Montignac

Dordogne, Les Eyzies, Montignac, Salignac

Duration9 days

From

USD 1,955

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Smugglers Trails of the Sierra de Aracena - 8 Days

(3 reviews )

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This was an amazing trip. Varied and interesting hiking, experienced authentic southern Spain, amazing history. Hosts in all the places we stayed were excellent, accommodations were stellar! And a special mention of the hosts at Posada San Marcos (Alajar) who coordinated the transportation, were helpful and knowledgeable about the area and provided a wonderful 3 night stay at the end of the trip.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Aracena, Alájar, Galaroza, Valdelarco

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,020

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The Tuscan Dream Self-Drive

(2 reviews )

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GO!!! Our first time in Italy and this package was absolutely amazing. The price, sights, hotels and people couldn’t be beat. Really, just go!

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Independent Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

English

Destinations

Rome, Siena, Tuscany, Chianti, Pistoia

Duration7 days

From

USD 629

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South West Coast Path: Padstow to Penzance - 13 Days

(2 reviews )

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Accommodation great

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel, Hut

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Padstow, Penzance, Sennen Cove

Padstow, Penzance, Sennen Cove, Lamorna, Porthcothan, Newquay, Perranporth, Portreath, Hayle, St Ives, Zennor, Pendeen

Duration13 days

From

USD 2,890

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Salzburg to Vienna Cycle

3.5

(2 reviews )

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Cycle from Salzburg in the picturesque Austrian Lakes District to Vienna via the Danube River valley. A unique cycle journey to experience the very best of Austria's sublime scenery, from the deep blue lakes of Salzkammergut, known as Austria's Lakes District, to the majestic Danube River, renowned for its vineyards, castles and historic towns. From Mozart's home town, Salzburg, the cycle route heads east to the banks of several lakes including Mondsee and Attersee. There is ample time to explore the valleys and small towns in the vicinity before continuing to the Danube and the town of Linz. Following the Danube bends past monasteries, and the UNESCO listed Wachau Valley, famous for its wines and classic scenery, the cycling ends in the magnificent city of Vienna.

Bicycle tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Salzburg, Vienna, Attersee, Eben

Salzburg, Vienna, Attersee, Ebensee, Linz, Grein, Melk

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,590

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Portuguese Camino - Coimbra to Porto

(1 review )

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UTracks organised a great trip on this section of the Camino however the track is poorly signed and even with a good map app, getting lost seemed to be a daily occurrence. The signage is not the responsibility of UTracks but in my view if signage could be improved, it would make for a more enjoyable trip. After Porto, the signage was good.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Porto, Coimbra, Mealhada, Agueda

Porto, Coimbra, Mealhada, Agueda, Albergaria, Malaposta

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,120

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London to Paris by Rail

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This trip offers you an opportunity to discover two among the world’s most visited cities, London and Paris. Your journey will start in London. Explore the city and its attractions such as the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and many more icons. There is more to London than touristic destinations, you can feast your eyes on the striking architecture, contemporary art and music, or submerse yourself in the deeply multicultural city through international cuisines. The tour portion through London will give you the opportunity to experience many royal landmarks. You can visit Windsor Castle, one of the three official residents of the Queen. From London you will travel to Paris by train, enjoy the beautiful scenery from the comfort of your seat, giving you wonderful perspectives and memories. During your time in Paris, you can choose to have a sightseeing tour on a bus tour which will guide you through the landmark of the city of Love. We recommend you visit Champs-Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum and the Palace of Versailles. Paris is famous for its historical and cultural treasures.

Train tours

Tour Type

Independent Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

English

Destinations

Paris, London

Duration7 days

From

USD 1,049

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Alpine Rhine Cycle

(1 review )

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A spectacular cycle through four countries from the Grisons in Switzerland to Lake Constance in Germany. The Grisons, or Graubünden as it is referred to by the Swiss, is considered by many to be Switzerland's most beautiful region with its multitude of lakes, valleys and snow capped mountain peaks. The Rhine river has its source in the Grisons, connecting the mountains to Lake Constance over 100km away. Travelling alongside the Rhine and Lake Constance, this diverse cycle adventure from Switzerland, passes through Liechtenstein and Austria before returning to Constance in Germany. The relaxed itinerary offers the flexibility to explore the gorges of the Grissons on foot, cycle to winegrowers villages to sample the local specialties, visit the Museum of Art in Liechtenstein, and climb up to a castle for a picture postcard view.

Bicycle toursLocal boat rides

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Konstanz, Chur, Constance, Bonad

Konstanz, Chur, Constance, Bonaduz, Vaduz

Duration7 days

From

USD 1,690

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Cycling in Portugal: From the Mountains to the Sea

Walking the Algarve's South West

Via Degli Dei: Bologna to Florence

Croatia Island Hopping, 15 Days

Full Camino Norte

Cycle Bordeaux to Biarritz

Dordogne Valleys and Villages Cycling

Smugglers Trails of the Sierra de Aracena - 8 Days

The Tuscan Dream Self-Drive

South West Coast Path: Padstow to Penzance - 13 Days

Salzburg to Vienna Cycle

Portuguese Camino - Coimbra to Porto

London to Paris by Rail

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