Walking holidays in Europe
There’s no better way to explore Europe than on foot. A walking holiday offers the opportunity to discover the real, authentic nature of Europe’s countries - whether it’s the vineyards of France or the authentic cuisine of Portugal.
Walking holidays in the spirit of slow travel
Here at The Carter Company, we believe in ‘slow travel’ - which means mainly gentle routes that allow our customers the luxury of time to slow down and soak up the details. Unlike most operators, our walking holidays have 5-8 miles or 8-13 km of walking each day so they are all about rediscovering the fun of exploring. Our trips are self-guided, which means you can travel at your own pace and stop off en route as you please - whether it’s for a plum view in Corsica, a pint of Guinness in a traditional Irish pub or a market in Provence.
We believe the magic is in the detail
We are passionate about sharing authentic European culture through our thoughtfully designed, unusual routes. With over 25 years of experience in creating walking holidays, what sets us apart from other tour operators is our choice of local partner with their flexible expertise and in-depth knowledge of the areas we cover. We craft the outline of the tour which they carefully research and then we walk, because we know that the magic of holidays is in the detail. Our itineraries are put together to take in not just the headline attractions but also the hidden gems of the local area that most tourists never see. We are picky about the hotels we use, to ensure our customers enjoy the highest quality and best located accommodation for exploring the area. Alongside the route directions (or in addition to your guide if you prefer to have one), we give each customer a Carter Company Adventure Handbook, which is jam packed with interesting nuggets of information and our insider tips we have accumulated over the years on the best things to see and do in the area.
Please do get in touch and we’d be delighted to help you choose a fantastic walking holiday in Europe.
Our Europe Walking holidays
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Perfect Portugal
This fairly gentle walking holiday takes in the best of Portugal's culture and history - the wonders of Lisbon and Porto, the castles and palaces…
From £1,915
Gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / Portugal
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Winter sun in Provence
Step into Van Gogh's Provencal landscapes of sunlit hills in the Alpilles and the beautiful villages of the Luberon mountains on this gentle…
From £1,695
Gentle / 4 or 5 nights / Self-guided / France
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Dawdling in the Dordogne
Set in the Dordogne and Unesco listed Vezere valleys of the enchanting Perigord Noir around Sarlat in SW France, this gentle, luxury or classic…
From £1,735
Gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / France
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Vistas and villas on Lake Como
Lake Como is a gem you are sure to fall in love with - it has been the choice holiday destination for the rich and famous since Roman times,…
From £615
Gentle / 4 or 5 nights / Self-guided / Italy
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Wander the Wild Atlantic Way
Wander The Wild Atlantic Way by taking the road less travelled for a unique walking holiday on the West Coast of Ireland in Conneemara. Follow…
From £3,490
Gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / Ireland
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Corsican contrasts
Discover Corsica, Europe’s best kept secret island on this unique walking holiday. Experience the best of both sea and mountains, staying 3 nights…
From £1,290
Not so gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / France
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Potter through Provence
Discover Provence in comfort and style on this wonderful walking tour. We've hand-picked the finest hotels and guesthouses in the area, and linked…
From £1,995
Gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / France
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