Eastern Europe Hiking & Walking Trips & Packages Tours & Trips

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• Hike along lush trails from the top of Mt Vogel, within Triglav National Park, looking down to the valley where the deep green forest meets the bright blue of the glacial Lake Bohinj.
• Cycle through mountain pastures beside the Radovljica River to a valley strewn with wildflowers.
• Trek through Bled to Vintgar Gorge across rapids, waterfalls and pools. Find your reflection in the sparkling water below from the boardwalk on the rock face.
• Explore picturesque Bled at your own pace – famous for its fairytale-like surroundings, including the lake with a church and medieval castle smack bang in the middle. Maybe go kayaking on the river or indulge in the iconic cream cake.
• Go whitewater rafting over the rugged rapids, gates and pools of the Soka River, taking in stunning alpine scenery as you follow your expert guides.

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• Follow the Danube downstream, passing romantic castles, small villages and lowland forests – the best way to see Eastern Europe is on two wheels!
• Cycle leafy paths away from the traffic of main roads and cities, from vibrant Vienna to cosmopolitan Bratislava and bohemian Budapest. Away from the tourists, you’ll have a better chance of connecting with local cultures!
• Spend some time at the domed Basilica of Esztergom – the biggest church in Hungary – and see how it’s reflected in the still waters of the Danube Bend. Then, make your way into Budapest and indulge in one of the steaming public baths.
• See the Roman remains at Carnuntum – one of Austria's most important archaeological sites. Wander the ruins and reconstructions and then hop back on your bike to the Slovak border.
• Straddle the borders of Hungary and Slovakia in the historic spa town of Komarom and soothe your sore muscles during one of the optional spa visits.

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• Cycle across the largest island of the Dalmatia region – Brac. With its cypress forests, orange and olive trees and glowing white pebble beaches, this area couldn’t be a more beautiful place to go riding.
• Soak up a full day to explore Hvar Island at your own pace – why not check out the Hvar Spanjola fortress, go on a short hike or relax by one of the sparkling bays, it’s up to you!
• Enjoy a group picnic and an optional wine tasting experience after your scenic ride through the verdant Peljesac isthmus – a hilly Croatian peninsula jutting into the Adriatic.
• Spend your days cycling and your nights relaxing. Treat yourself to harbourside dinners, tastings, traditional cuisines and famed local wines in Bol, Hvar and Korcula.
• Make your way to the medieval walls of Dubrovnik, and if you’ve got time, why not traverse to the top of Srd Hil and appreciate the view of Old Dubrovnik, its harbour and the azure Adriatic Sea.

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• Hike the Rodopi Mountains, a walker’s paradise of deep gorges, ancient forests and flowering meadows
• Embark on day walks from our comfortable base in a traditional Bulgarian village
• Look out for native flora and fauna, including brown bears, orchids and wildflowers
• Trace the myth of Orpheus, the Ancient Greek bard, who is said to have lived here
• Enjoy a warm welcome and delicious home-produced local cuisine at Yagodina Family Hotel

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• Explore the picturesque regions of Theth and Valbone
• Discover the lock-in tower of Theth
• Visit Unesco World Heritage sites

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• Explore the wilds of central Romania, home to brown bears, Saxon villages and the Carpathian Mountains
• Visit the largest brown bear sanctuary in Europe and opt to join a bear-watching evening with a forester
• Hike through the spectacular landscape: meadows, forests and mountain trails
• Visit Vlad the Impaler’s Bran Castle, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula
• Enjoy an authentic Carpathian welcome at Villa Hermani in the remote village of Magura

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• Experience the serene beauty of the Carpathian Mountains in winter
• Look for wolf and bear tracks in the snow
• Visit Bran Castle, Dracula's home
• Enjoy the warm hospitality of the local people
• Walk through the Prapastiile Zarnestilor Canyon, formed during the Jurassic period

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• Enjoy a guided walking tour to the preserved Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian
• Be fully immersed into the local culture and history
• Experience wine tasting in the private home of Davor Osjak
• Visit the village of Vrboska, a charming town with narrow streets, ancient churches and houses
• Enjoy a variety of traditional dishes