Self-guided walking holidays in Europe, itineraries, trails and single centre
Walking holidays in Europe are one of the best and most enjoyable ways to get to know a country and its different regions in depth. Europe as a destination for walking holidays offers a breadth of terrain, landscapes and climates. From the mountains of northern Italy, surrounding the Italian Lakes to the Picos de Europa in northern Spain, to the classic alpine landscape of Switzerland and Austria, Europe excels in mountain vistas that are varied, within a very small area of land. In addition to the mountains, you have the moors of Great Britain and Norway, the arable pastures and wooded hillsides of England and France and the chequered patchwork of vineyards in Italy, Portugal and France. Plus there are the expanses of water to enjoy, from the deep lochs of Scotland to the Atlantic Ocean on Portugal’s coast, from the alpine lakes of Switzerland and northern Italy to the rivers and streams of Dartmoor and Exmoor that tumble off the moorland on their way to the sea. Our walking holidays offer you an intimate way of appreciating the country you want to visit: its terrain, its sounds, its fragrances, its culture, local way of living, its food and drink, its history and its architecture. Our walking holidays in Europe are self-guided and either follow a trail or itinerary or are based in one location for several days with the opportunity to take local walks on a daily basis. You enjoy the freedom of walking and being independent, yet know that arrangements for your accommodation and luggage have been made for you in advance, and you are provided with our own detailed route and guidance notes.
Our walking holidays
● Self-guided● Have extra nights added before, during and after
● Full route notes and maps
● Combine more than one place
● Include luggage transfer on trails and day-by-day itineraries
Additional special interests catered for
● Wine and food● Culture
● Cycling
● Water sports
● Families
Call us on 01392 441266
Self-guided walking holidays in Europe, itineraries, trails and single centre
Where you stay
The accommodation offered by Creative Walks will be determined by the itinerary of the walking tour. In some cases there is more choice than in others but you can rest assured that we select accommodation, whether it be a 4-star hotel, a pub, or a B&B, that is typical of your region, of high standards and character. The owners of Creative Walks have many years’ experience in staying in hotels all over Europe and use hotels that have been chosen to be right for the itinerary and our clients. When the walking holiday is based in one location, then a choice of accommodation is easier to offer. For example, a walking holiday based in Zermatt can include a choice of several hotels at different price points.
Travel arrangements
Creative Walks includes baggage transfers and some local car or taxi transfers on some of our itineraries. Our arrangements start and end in location and do not include any methods of transport from your home to the start of the tour. However, there is usually a wide choice of transport possibilities, depending on the location, and we can give you advice on what is possible, but you book your own flights, trains and hire-car to suit your own requirements.
Support
One of the great benefits with booking a walking holiday with Creative Walks is that you receive documentation from people who know the trail, the route or the area you’re visiting. You are provided with detailed route notes, maps and local information. The trails we offer are well-walked by the people who have put the itineraries together. You benefit from that experience. Moreover, between Creative Walks and our local agents, you are guaranteed support 24 hours a day.
Our walking holidays
● Self-guided● Have extra nights added before, during and after
● Full route notes and maps
● Combine more than one place
● Include luggage transfer on trails and day-by-day itineraries
Additional special interests catered for
● Wine and food● Culture
● Cycling
● Water sports
● Families
Call us on 01392 441266
Self-guided walking holidays in Europe, itineraries, trails and single centre
Walking holidays in Europe offer a wide choice of diverse terrain, scenery, climate and traditions. From the tundra of Norway’s Arctic Circle and the mountains of the Jotunheimen National Park, to the sierras of Andalusia, from the lakes of northern Italy and the magnificent Alpine peaks of Switzerland to the moorland of Dartmoor and Exmoor, all these natural landscapes are available to you with one Creative Walks’ holidays. Our self-guided walking holidays in Europe offer you a range of scenery and choice of grades of walk, and whilst walking in each country of Europe shares much in common, there is a wealth of differences in landscape, vistas, accommodation styles, local food and drink and customs to appreciate. Each one of the countries where Creative Walks offers holidays is highlighted below.
