Europe Walking & Hiking Tours

98 Trips

Wide shot of mountain train passing bridge, forest, mountains, sky in distance.

Long haired sheep standing on a green grassy hill

Wide shot of stone cathedral, mountains, clouds in distance.

Two locals and guest playing Swiss horns.

Storefront shot of wooden accommodation, flower bushes below windows.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Switzerland Walking & Hiking Tour

Swiss Alps Adventure from Interlaken to Zermatt

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

From $5,899/person

Shot of small island with church, two roads leading onto it, amidst ocean vista.

POV shot of someone walking down beachy stone alleyway.

Wide shot of the Castle of Mystras and it's surrounding jungle.

Close-up of rustic Greek salad.

POV shot of ancient stone alleyways.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Greece’s Peloponnese Walking & Hiking Tour

Legendary Journey from the Mountains to the Mediterranean

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,899/person

Porto Venere, Italy

Wide shot of Cinque Terre houses, small pier and ocean down below.

Two guests hiking up rocky trail, colorful coastal town in background.

Group of guests at dinner, cheersing wine glasses.

Two guests walking through arched brick walkway, flowers and hanging plants above.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Cinque Terre & Tuscany Walking & Hiking Tour

Coastal Italy's Seaside Charm & Tuscan Villages

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual & Casual Plus Hotels

From $4,399/person

Small coastal pier, colorful ships visible, mountain in distance.

Multiple baskets of bread and pretzels.

Local guide with food platters, pickles, cured meats, cheeses, etc.

Numerous glasses of red wine.

Group of guests hiking in meadow, two small wooden shacks to their left.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Dolomites to Lake Garda Walking & Hiking Tour

Majestic Mountains & Italy’s Largest Lake

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,599/person

Two hikers walking on a trail past small wooden huts.

Wide shot of Bled Castle, town, lake below, mountain behind.

Five guests at meal, cheersing beer glasses.

A hiker looks over a view of blue mountains and green trees

Four wooen, boats on blue lake, hills, castle in distance.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy & Slovenia Walking & Hiking Tour

Ancient Trails in Wine Country & the Julian Alps

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

From $4,599/person

Multiple Waterfalls Hiking Along River Iceland

Hot Pool Iceland

Guests enjoying a river plunge

Church in rural mountain landscape

Guests posing on rock archway above ocean

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Iceland Walking & Hiking Tour

Dramatic Landscapes in the Land of Fire & Ice

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $6,499/person

Shot of craggy, tree laden cliff, blue water below, mountains in distance.

Guest on craggy hilltop, gesturing to mountains, ocean in distance.

Guest on pier overlooking fleet of sailboats, Turkish flag behind him.

Local working with colorful thread, other spools on wall.

Guest jumping into ocean, coast in distance.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Turkey Walking & Hiking Tour

A Cultural Odyssey along the Mediterranean Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,999/person

Guests walking up stone pathway, ocean, coastline below.

Two guests on sheer cliffside, large craggy island, ocean behind them.

Alleyway shot of stone-built town, windows, doors dot the alley.

Two leaders with bowls of seafood.

Close-up of various bottles of wine.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

A Taste of Camino de Santiago Walking & Hiking Tour

The Way from Portugal to Spain

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,999/person

Wide shot of Amalfi Coast, boats dotting the crystal blue water.

Wide shot of Positano, Amalfi Coast. Guest taking photo in foreground.

Positano during sunset, lights illuminating the cityscape.

Shot of hanging lemons, drying chili peppers.

Wide shot of craggy sea stacks, cliffs visible in background.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy's Amalfi Coast Walking & Hiking Tour

The Sorrentine Peninsula & Idyllic Capri Island

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $9,449/person

Wide shot of Lake Como coastline, colorful houses.

Two guests walking down narrow alleyway.

Wide shot of the Albergo Ristorante and it's surrounding lake, sunset.

Three guests walking beside lake, road to their right.

Five guests in forest, walking towards camera.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy's Lake Como & Bellagio Walking & Hiking Tour

Stylish Sojourn in the Italian Lake District

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $6,999/person

Walking Down to Coast England

Coast Path England

Blue Boat Aground Scotland

Coast Bluffs England

Pub Interior England

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

England's Cornwall Walking & Hiking Tour

White-Sand Beaches & Charming Coastal Villages in the Footsteps of King Arthur

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,899/person

Wide shot of the National Palace of Pena.

Street shot of Lisbon, Portugal. Tram, colorful buildings, stone tower in distance.

Guest walking through extravagant walkway.

Shot of colorful, painted roof art.

Two leaders with bowls of seafood.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal Walking & Hiking Tour

Lisbon to Porto—Sintra & the Douro River Valley

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,199/person

Three hiker on trail in Austria - SalzburgerLand.

Woman posing in bar with three glasses of beer in varying colors.

Alps with lush fields and green forests. View of lake Wolfgangsee.

Beautiful autumn forest mountain path at sunset.

Cityscape Of Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Prague to Salzburg Walking & Hiking Tour

From Czech Republic Bohemian Villages to the Austrian Alps

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Casual Plus Hotels

From $5,299/person

Guests walking next to ocean cliffside, towards small sandstone building.

Shot of the Cathedral of Cefalù during sunset.

Group of guests, all looking towards camera, wine glasses in hand.

Close-up of four full coffee mugs.

Food spread, cured meat, cheese, tomato, pizza bread, etc.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sicily Walking & Hiking Tour

Italian Enchantments from Palermo to Mount Etna

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,999/person

Wide shot of Trento, Italy.

Shot of still lake, craggy rocks dotting lakeside, mountain in distance.

Ground shot of mountain chateau, craggy cliffs, sun.

Bush of Eightpetal Mountain-avens.

Guest on mountain trail, o0verlooking rocky valley, mountains far off.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Brenta Dolomites Home Base Walking & Hiking Tour

A Singular Hotel Experience in Northern Italy’s Mountain Paradise

5 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,399/person

Matterhorn during sunset.

Swiss cheese aging room.

Valley view of Alpine mountains and clouds at the base.

Long haired sheep standing on a green grassy hill

Wide shot of stone cathedral, mountains, clouds in distance.

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Switzerland Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Swiss Alps Adventure from Interlaken to Zermatt

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

From $5,899/person

Shot of Dolomite signage, numerous trails listed.

Shot of the Church of Colfosco and it's surrounding village.

Guest at farm, cow licking her cheek.

Guest leaning on wooden fence, looking out towards mountain vista.

Local playing accordion.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Dolomites Hut-to-Hut Hiking Tour

Alpine Adventure amid Italy's Dramatic Mountains

6 days

Levels 3-5

Casual Hotels

From $4,049/person

Valley Lake Blue Skies Ireland

Waves Along Coastline Ireland

Serving Ale Cornwall

Platter of Whiskey Ireland

Leprechauns Figurines Ireland

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Ireland Walking & Hiking Tour

Cork, Killarney & Ancient Celtic Wonders

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,199/person

Shot of the Abbey of Sant'Antimo.

Wide shot of Tuscan countryside.

Duplicate.

Shot of San Quirico town square.

Wide shot of housing around communal body of water.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Tuscany Active Culinary Walking & Hiking Tour

Gourmet Adventure in Italy from Chianti to Val d'Orcia

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual & Casual Plus Hotels

From $4,399/person

Hiking Hills Whales

Guest Talking to Cows Whales

Sign Llanfrynach Wales

Lunch Wine and Beer Wales

Sheep Wales

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Wales Walking & Hiking Tour

Dramatic Coastline, Castles & Celtic Culture

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,599/person

Rocky inlet, stripes lighthouse in distance.

Selfie of guests on large, moving dinghy.

Landscape view of the coast of Mallorca.

Person swimming in clear blue water in Mallorca.

Plate of Mallorcan cheese sliced.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Mallorca & Menorca Walking & Hiking Tour

Majestic Mediterranean Peaks to Island Coves & Beaches

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,199/person

Two locals on boat during sunset, large mountain in distance.

Server pouring white wine into four glasses.

Close-up of cherry tomatoes and salami.

Four guests walking down trail, craggy hills in distance.

Local fruit vendor, presiding over his booth.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sicily & the Aeolian Islands Walking & Hiking Tour

Southern Italy's Volcanoes, Ancient Cultures & Sun-Warmed Beaches

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,499/person

Lavender Field with Mountains in Background

Three Backroads Guests Walking and Talking

Backroads Guests Cheering Wine Glasses

Backroads Guests Walking Towards Rock Formation in Mountain

Saint Paul-de-Mausole, St. Remy Provence France

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Provence Active Culinary Walking & Hiking Tour

Vibrant Village Markets & Classic French Fare

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,699/person

Misty Norwegian fjord

Hikers climbing a snowy ridge in Norway

Colorful houses in Norway along the banks of a fjord

Pink sky reflected in crustal clear waters in a Norwegian fjord

Waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff face in Norway

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Norway's Fjords Walking & Hiking Tour

Mountains, Waterfalls & Glaciers from Voss to Bergen

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

From $5,499/person

Europe Walking & Hiking Tours

Spectacular landscapes, old-world villages and local hosts await you on our Europe walking tours. Enjoy forays on foot as you cruise from Prague to Budapest. Take in the power of nature in Iceland or the Alps. Island-hop along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. Backroads has been hosting walking vacations in Europe for decades. With options ranging from easygoing walks to adventures for avid hikers, we offer something for everyone. Enjoy luxurious hotels and incredible local cuisine on our thoughtfully designed Europe walking tours.

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