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Our collection of the greatest Classic Routes offers a mouth-watering and varied selection of walks and treks. Whether they be coastal walks, treks in the world's highest mountains, pilgrimage routes or renowned European 'GR' trails - if you love walking or trekking you just have to do these!

42 Classic Routes Holidays to Choose From

Walking Trails & Wine of the Prosecco Hills

Vineyards in the Prosecco Hills, Italy

Walk through the UNESCO-listed Prosecco Hills along Italy’s first wine road, the Strada del Prosecco. Follow paths with sweeping views and vineyards, and enjoy tastings of Grappa and world-class Prosecco. Find out more about Walking Trails & Wine of the Prosecco Hills

  • Destination: Italy
  • Price (exc. flights): 7 days from £879
  • Walking grade: Easy to Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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    • Classic Routes
    • Culinary Walks
    • Nature
    • Point to Point
    • Solo Walking

Camino de Santiago: The French Way

Hikers walking the Camino de Santiago French Way

By far the most widely trodden of all the Caminos, the French Way takes you from Sarria to Santiago through quiet country lanes, old bridal paths and forest trails, joining pilgrims from around the world. Find out more about Camino de Santiago: The French Way

  • Destinations: Camino de Santiago, Spain
  • Price (exc. flights): 7 days from £819
  • Walking grade: Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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    • Classic Routes
    • Pilgrim Walks
    • Point to Point
    • Solo Walking

Hiking Fuerteventura: Volcanoes & Coast

Aerial view of Fuerteventura from above a crater, Spain.

Discover Fuerteventura on foot on this self-guided walking holiday, from volcanic craters and wild Atlantic coastlines to traditional villages, quiet valleys and the protected island of Los Lobos. Find out more about Hiking Fuerteventura: Volcanoes & Coast

  • Destinations: Spain, Canary Islands
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £1,025
  • Walking grade: Easy to Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Coastal Walks
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Nature
    • Point to Point
    • Solo Walking

Lake Como’s Eastern Shores

Woman walking by Lake Como, Italy.

Discover Lake Como’s quieter eastern shores as you journey along the Wayfarer’s Path. Walk along an ancient mule track, through charming villages and olive groves overlooking the stunning lake. Find out more about Lake Como’s Eastern Shores

  • Destination: Italy
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £959
  • Walking grade: Easy to Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Nature
    • Pilgrim Walks
    • Point to Point
    • Solo Walking

Walking the Sesto Dolomites & Lago di Braies

Golden hour over Drei Zinnen, Italy

On this classic mountain experience, walk on historic trails amongst the iconic peaks of the Dolomites and past stunning alpine lakes. Explore charming Tyrolean villages, blending Italian and Austrian culture. Find out more about Walking the Sesto Dolomites & Lago di Braies

  • Destination: Italy
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £929
  • Walking grade: Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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    • Classic Routes
    • Nature
    • Solo Walking

Walking the Douro & Côa Valleys

View of the Douro Valley, Portugal

Walk through Portugal’s wild Douro and Côa Valleys, with scenic riverside trails, prehistoric rock art, vineyard landscapes and charming villages, all enriched by local food, wine and culture. Find out more about Walking the Douro & Côa Valleys

  • Destination: Portugal
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £1,195
  • Walking grade: Easy to Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Culinary Walks
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Nature

Trails of Three Greek Islands: Naxos, Iraklia & Amorgos

Aerial view of Aegiali, Greece.

Island-hop through the hidden Cyclades, following ancient trails across Naxos, Iraklia and Amorgos, with mountain summits, dramatic monasteries, traditional villages and secluded Aegean beaches. Find out more about Trails of Three Greek Islands: Naxos, Iraklia & Amorgos

  • Destination: Greece
  • Price (exc. flights): 11 days from £799
  • Walking grade: Easy to Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Coastal Walks
    • Culinary Walks
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Nature

Walking Through Provence’s Hilltop Villages

Fontaine de Vaucluse village, Provence, France.

Discover the timeless beauty of Provence on rewarding walks through hilltop villages, lavender fields, cedar forests and dramatic limestone valleys, with views across the Luberon and towards the Alps. Find out more about Walking Through Provence’s Hilltop Villages

  • Destination: France
  • Price (exc. flights): 6 days from £865
  • Walking grade: Easy to Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Culinary Walks
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Nature
    • Point to Point
    • Short Breaks
    • Solo Walking

North Corsica Coastal Walking Trails

Sentier des Douaniers, Corsica.

Discover Corsica’s wild northern peninsula on coastal and ridge walks, linking colourful fishing harbours, dramatic cliffs, Genoese towers and hillside villages, all with sweeping Mediterranean views. Find out more about North Corsica Coastal Walking Trails

  • Destinations: Corsica, France
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £1,189
  • Walking grade: Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Coastal Walks
    • Culinary Walks
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Nature
    • Point to Point

Alpe Adria Tri-Country Trek

Hike across Italy, Slovenia and Austria on a stunning self-guided route through alpine meadows, forest trails and glacial valleys, including a mountaintop sanctuary at Monte Lussari. Find out more about Alpe Adria Tri-Country Trek

  • Destinations: Austria, Italy, Slovenia
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £939
  • Walking grade: Moderate to Demanding
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Culinary Walks
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Multi-Country
    • Nature
    • Point to Point
    • Solo Walking

Walking Greenland’s Arctic Fjords & Ice Trails

Sail through Greenland’s vast fjords, hike Arctic tundra, cruise among towering icebergs, and have chances to spot whales and other wildlife on this unforgettable expedition from Iceland. Find out more about Walking Greenland’s Arctic Fjords & Ice Trails

  • Destination: The Arctic
  • Price (exc. flights): 10 days from £5,479
  • Walking grade: Moderate
  • Guiding: Guided Group
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    • Classic Routes
    • Coastal Walks
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Nature
    • Point to Point
    • Solo Walking

Trails of the Dolomites

Val di Funes Valley & Santa Maddalena in the Dolomites, Italy

Our walking holiday in the Dolomites traverses the classic trails of this UNESCO World Heritage Site to reveal the mountain charm, nature and iconic jagged peaks of this area in northern Italy. Find out more about Trails of the Dolomites

  • Destination: Italy
  • Price (exc. flights): 6 days from £1,489
  • Walking grade: Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Centre-Based
    • Classic Routes
    • Nature
    • Solo Walking

Andalucia: Along the GR7

Hikers on the GR7 in Sierra Nevada mountains

A delightful walking holiday through the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, discovering impressive mountain scenery, colourful fruit orchards and distinctive villages with white-washed stone houses. Find out more about Andalucia: Along the GR7

  • Destination: Spain
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £969
  • Walking grade: Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Point to Point

The Lechweg Trail

Hiker looking to Forggen Lake in Germany

This trail in the Tiroler Lech Nature Park offers an extraordinary European walking experience, following the beautiful turquoise Lechweg River from its spring in Austria to Fussen in Germany. Find out more about The Lechweg Trail

  • Destinations: Austria, Germany
  • Price (exc. flights): 10 days from £1,189
  • Walking grade: Moderate to Demanding
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Multi-Country
    • Point to Point

Elbe Mountains Winter Hiking

Winter view of snow-capped mountains, Germany.

Discover serene winter trails through Saxon Switzerland’s sandstone cliffs, forests and valleys. Hike to viewpoints, natural arches and quiet villages in Germany’s enchanting Elbe Mountains. Find out more about Elbe Mountains Winter Hiking

  • Destination: Germany
  • Price (exc. flights): 6 days from £659
  • Walking grade: Easy to Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Centre-Based
    • Classic Routes
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Nature
    • Short Breaks
    • Solo Walking

Cape Camino Walk

Embark on the Cape Camino, a walk through South Africa's diverse culture, history, and landscapes, from wine lands to beaches and the surrounding areas of Cape Town. Find out more about Cape Camino Walk

  • Destination: South Africa
  • Price (exc. flights): 15 days from £1,949
  • Walking grade: Easy to Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Coastal Walks
    • Culinary Walks
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Nature
    • Pilgrim Walks
    • Point to Point

Picos de Europa Hiking Adventure

Hiker enjoying a route to Picu Urriellu, in the Picos de Europa.

Discover dramatic limestone peaks, timeless mountain villages and iconic routes including the Cares Gorge on this self-guided journey through the wild and beautiful Picos de Europa in Spain. Find out more about Picos de Europa Hiking Adventure

  • Destination: Spain
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £595
  • Walking grade: Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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    • Classic Routes
    • Culinary Walks
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Nature
    • Solo Walking

East Coast Trail

Explore the finest hikes on the East Coast Trail, following the coast from Newfoundland to Labrador, spanning 336 kilometres via a network of 25 wilderness paths, teeming with natural wonders. Find out more about East Coast Trail

  • Destination: Canada
  • Price (exc. flights): 9 days from £2,299
  • Walking grade: Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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    • Classic Routes
    • Coastal Walks
    • Nature
    • Point to Point
    • Solo Walking

Footsteps of the Cathars: Quillan to Foix

Foix Castle in France

Follow part of the well way-marked Cathar Trail through the stunning foothills of the Pyrenees, and discover historic castles, picturesque olive groves and charming villages on this rewarding trek. Find out more about Footsteps of the Cathars: Quillan to Foix

  • Destination: France
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £989
  • Walking grade: Moderate to Demanding
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Point to Point
    • Solo Walking

Trails of the Baltics

Trakai Castle in Lithuania

Discover Lithuania and Latvia on this self-guided holiday, from Vilnius to Cesis. Explore national parks, scenic towns, and the Curonian Spit. Enjoy a perfect mix of hiking, nature, culture, and history. Find out more about Trails of the Baltics

  • Destinations: Latvia, Lithuania
  • Price (exc. flights): 12 days from £1,039
  • Walking grade: Easy to Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Coastal Walks
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Multi-Country
    • Nature

Iceland's Laugavegur Trek

Landmannalaugr in Iceland

Explore the south of Iceland’s dramatic interior, known for its spectacular, active volcanic scenery. Hike through verdant green valleys, lava fields and past striking yellow rhyolite mountains. Find out more about Iceland's Laugavegur Trek

  • Destination: Iceland
  • Price (exc. flights): 7 days from £2,349
  • Walking grade: Moderate
  • Guiding: Guided Group
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Nature
    • Point to Point