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Hiking Tours
Hiking—Exploring the World On Foot
We separate our on-foot adventures into two categories—hiking and trekking.
Hiking—which basically means "taking a long walk" – is one of
the best ways to truly get to know a region, to explore our world close
up and absorb the sights and the sounds of the natural world. Hiking doesn’t
require a lot of gear; you can enjoy full days in the outdoors without
having to "rough it" by carrying a lot of gear or staying in
rustic campgrounds.
Today, we offer hiking trips all over the world. Europe continues to be
our biggest hiking destination because of its well-developed infrastructure
and easy accessibility to comfortable lodging in cities and villages.
Hiking Tours
| Hiking
Ancient Sicily |
| Season: |
March To October |
Destination: |
Italy |
| Duration: |
10 Days 9 Nights
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Activity: |
Hiking Tours |
| Hiking
in the Dolomites |
| Season: |
June To September |
Destination: |
Italy |
| Duration: |
10 Days 9 Nights |
Activity: |
Hiking Tours |
A Typical Hiking Day
If the day’s hike is a long one, we’all start early—if it’s a shorter
hike, we have time to stroll around for a while in the town or village
where we stayed overnight before heading out on the trail. Lunch is enjoyed
either on the trails, picnic-style, or we seek out a small local restaurant
where nothing beats the colorful ambiance or the tasty cuisine. After
lunch, there’s more hiking or other activities, depending on the trip
you have chosen. In the late afternoon, we check into our overnight accommodation,
and have time to take a look around and freshen up before dinner.
Though hiking is the biggest activity on these trips, there is plenty
of time in our itinerary to visit towns and villages, bazaars, and any
places of cultural, historical, or architectural interest. You will be
pleasantly surprised by the hospitality of the local folks you meet everywhere,
and their genuine interest in sharing their knowledge (or at least a smile!).
Physical Requirements
Our hiking trips range from short, easy walks to longer more strenuous
day hikes. The latter requires that you have prior hiking experience and
are capable of walking 5-7 hours a day on trails with steep ascents and
descents. Please see Trip Ratings for more information on trip activity
levels.
Accommodations & Food
The accommodations on our hiking trips vary with destinations. As you
might expect, there are good hotels in the towns we encounter, but more
rustic lodging higher in the mountains. And you should expect to share
facilities, including showers, at some inns. All the accommodations we
use, though, are comfortable and reflect the charm of the local culture,
and there is nothing better than winding up a day of hiking with a hot
shower and a great meal.
In addition to idyllic scenery and fascinating cultures, you will also
enjoy delicious food and often fine wines on our hiking adventures. Most
of our travelers are also adventurous when it comes to sampling local
dishes, and this often becomes one of the highlights of the day! You will
also discover that slowing down, taking your time, and savoring a meal
is a custom very easy to get used to. Not to mention conversations with
your fellow travelers often lasting long into the night.
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