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Austria/Czech Republic | Vienna to Prague

From Austria’s fabled Danube River to the lush Lake District and Bohemian Forest of the Czech Republic, this nine-day adventure offers an ideal recipe of scenery, history and culture.

• Arrive in Vienna, a city of music and art, with time to explore
• Bike along the Danube through the vineyards and villages of the Wachau region, pausing for a glass of Neuburger wine, the local specialty
• Explore a lavish Baroque abbey in Melk
• Pedal to the red-roofed town of Ceske Budejovice and enjoy a pint of Budvar beer at the original Budweiser brewery
• Opt for a gentle canoe trip down the Vltava River
• Take a spin through the foothills of the Bohemian Forest en route to Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Wrap up your journey with a delectable farewell dinner in Prague, widely considered one of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe

• ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
• WHERE: Austria, Czech Republic, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: June, July, August, September
• FROM: $3,998
• DURATION: 9 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Austria/Czech Republic Biking Vacations

Italy - Sicily ~ Ragusa, Siracusa & Mt Etna

Sicily's pathways are timeless from the uplands of Ragusa, the gorge of Cava d'Ispica and the stunning Greek legacy in Siracusa, to Taormina where Roman nobility built their villas.

Walking in sight of the sea almost every day we hike Mount Etna's smoldering flanks, stroll the shore front in Siracusa, once a capital of Classical antiquity, and enjoy spectacular birdlife and coastal walking in the Vendicari Nature Reserve.

And the food!  Try arancino - a meal-in-itself golden rice ball - for lunch, an unbelievable selection of the freshest seafood for dinner, and treat yourself to luscious cannoli at any time!

• ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
• WHERE: Italy, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: May, October
• FROM: $3,995
• DURATION: 7 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Luxury WalkingVacations in Italy - Sicily

Northern Ireland - Giant's Causeway & Glens of Antrim

Enjoy two Irelands for the price of one as our Northern Ireland walk is enhanced this year with a visit to Londonderry, one of the finest walled cities in Europe and UK City of Culture in 2013, and a two night visit to Donegal in the Republic of Ireland, including a relaxed day's walking on Doagh Island (now a peninsula) and a visit to the Famine folk museum.

The delights of Antrim and its coast encompass some of the UK's finest visual experiences such as the iconic Giant's Causeway and Rathlin Island with its colony of seals competing for attention with the haunting cries of seabirds soaring and diving around rugged cliffs.

• ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
• WHERE: United Kingdom, Ireland, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: July, September
• FROM: $3,895
• DURATION: 7 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Walking Vacations and Tours in Northern Ireland

Italy - Lakes Como, Maggiore, Lugano & Orta

The spectacular Italian lake district, long-time favorite haunt of the rich and famous, is our home for this seven-day trip.

Walking alpine peaks and mountain trails, lakeside paths and flower-filled meadows, we discover a world beyond the society glamour, one filled with dainty plants, elegant Renaissance villas, marble cathedrals and vintage railways. We take a cruise across Lake Orta, explore the famous Borromean Islands, and visit the terracotta statues of St Francis at Sacro Monte.

At Lugano we travel by private boat and cog railway to Monte Generoso, where we eat lunch in a rustic mountain hut before descending to Lake Como.

• ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
• WHERE: Italy, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: June, September
• FROM: $3,995
• DURATION: 7 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Walking Vacations in the Italian Lakes Region

France - The Historic Dordogne

Discover 15,000 years of French history as we walk the Dordogne, one of France's most beautiful and unspoilt regions.

Setting off from Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, where 'Cro-Magnon man', one of the earliest modern humans, was first discovered, we explore an ancient world of caves, historic castles, lush farmland and elegant châteaux. We take a boat along the Dordogne River, visit cliff-side villages, dine in majestic surroundings and wonder at the perfectly preserved prehistoric cave paintings of Grottes de Font-de-Gaume.

We also visit Les Milandes, former home of 1930s music-hall queen, Josephine Baker, where we enjoy lunch and a display of falconry.

• ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
• WHERE: France, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: June, September
• FROM: $3,895
• DURATION: 7 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Walking Vacations in France's Perigord Region

Tuscany – More Miles for Less

Zigzag across the Arno River and the surrounding hills and valleys, traveling the “strade del Vino” – the roads of wine. Enjoy all the culinary delights the area is known for while pedaling the countryside. Discover more of Tuscany on one of the best value tours in all of Italy.

• ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
• WHERE: Italy, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: June, July, September, October
• FROM: $2,295
• DURATION: 6 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Tuscany – More Miles for Less

Follow the Race in France

Ride part of a stage of the famous French race, and then be there live in person on the sidelines to cheer on riders during this heart-pounding competition. Ciclismo has you standing at the best vantage points to feel the energy surge through the crowd as racers fly by.

• ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
• WHERE: France, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: July
• FROM: $4,595
• DURATION: 8 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Follow the Race in France

France - The Alsace

Alsace offers distinctive cultural, viticultural, and gastronomic experiences developed through centuries of ping-pong domination between France and Germany.

Today, the unique historic blend provides the walking visitor with unsurpassed richness and diversity from fairy-tale landscapes including pastel-painted villages, Europe's highest concentration of feudal castles to the distinctive Franco-Germanic cuisine and wines.

We walk along part of the famous Alsace Wine Trail, visit a medieval fortress with spectacular views to the Black Forest in Germany, and trek along forest tracks near Obernai and the Vosges Mountains, wining and dining along the way with the finest produce this fascinating area has to offer.

• ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
• WHERE: France, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: June, September
• FROM: $3995.00
• DURATION: 7 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Luxury Vacation - France

England - Dartmoor to Exmoor

The ancient harbor of Dartmouth is the gateway to this Walk across the dramatic open spaces of Dartmoor and Exmoor in the South West of England.

Here we walk meadow-paths and narrow lanes, crossing rivers and passing through thatched hamlets, stopping for hearty pub lunches and a traditional Devon Cream Tea. We explore Castle Drogo '"the last castle to be built in England" 300 meters above Dartmoor.

Leaving Dartmoor we discover the wild uplands of Exmoor, where we might spot a native pony or a red deer, Britain's largest wild animal. We enjoy sweeping views from the rolling hills across the Bristol Channel to Wales.

• ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
• WHERE: United Kingdom, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: June, September
• FROM: $3,995
• DURATION: 6 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Walking Vacation from Dartmoor to Exmoor in England