Georgian and Armenian churches and monasteries are, almost without exception, built in stunning locations. Both Georgia and Armenia also have pre-Christian and pagan sites. Beautiful scenery is plentiful in both countries as Mount Ararat towers majestically over Yerevan and you can see the Caucasus Mountains from Tbilisi on a clear day.
Every path you take is unexpected - medieval castles, the beautiful Tatras ranges, historic cities, quiet eastern European people. And finally Kraków, a city full of culture, fashion and surprise. It's the perfect end to an amazing walk.
Andalucia's splendid landscapes, food and culture are the focus of this walking adventure that takes us into the heart and soul of Spain's most passionate region. To walk in the hills and through the villages and meet the friendly people of this region is to celebrate life.
An 8-day walk from Leon to Santiago. Follow in the footsteps of a million pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, Hike through sprawling valleys and vineyards, Enjoy authentic Spanish fare and savour tasty drops of robust ribeiro.
At Swiss Travel we know that the frontiers of the world are shrinking. And we also know that there's a destination that will appeal to those who have a thirst for the uncommon adventure. Which leads us to Iceland, land of the utterly wild and pristine. In its remote landscapes you can hike mountainous terrain, scale glaciers, delve into canyons, dip into thermal pools and just gaze in awe at this country.
Walk the wall in Northumberland. This section lies between Chollerford and Lanercost. On the 42-kilometre stretch you pass Roman forts and settlements and glorious rolling countryside. There’s no need to rough it: packages include accommodation in local guesthouses, luggage transportation and detailed maps,
This is a one-week hotel trek that follows a circular route around the Wildstrubel using trails that have served since Roman times to link the German-speaking Bernese Oberland and the partly French-speaking Valais. Surprisingly a lot of the trade over the high passes before rail, was done in winter with heavy oxen-pulled sledges. There are some long days but lifts and cable cars can sometimes be used to shorten some of the walks.
A challenging but rewarding trek,this classic Alpine walk, Le Tour de Mont Blanc, circumnavigates Western Europe’s highest mountain, over passes and through the valleys of three countries.
On a self-guided walk from Florence to Siena you will find an embarrassment of restaurant choices. On day 2 it’s a wonderful osteria. On day 4 it’s a countryside inn, an elegant Chianti dining venue. On the final night, your accommodation is located in vineyards where Chianti Classico was first produced. On the same estate is a regionally celebrated enoteca.
This is a self-guided walk of 8 days and 7 nights is an ideal walking introduction to the Swiss Alps, offering you each day a range of walks often with different grades and distances so you can decide the nature of the walking.You will have the time to take to take the mountain railway to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe at almost 3,500 m.
