No. We understand it might sound exciting moving each day, but we are based in one hotel for the duration, which by experience gives far more comfort than packing up and moving on each day. On our Pilgrimage walk we move hotels every second or third days as we are following the pilgrimage trail.

Yes – all of them do.

Hiking boots with ankle support, (preferably waterproof), suitably sized back-pack, plastic drink bottle holding a minimum of one litre, lightweight wet-weather gear (jackets and pants), lightweight warm clothing, whistle, sunblock and a small first aid kit.

We will be walking over mountains and the grades of the walks will range from easy to diffucult.  The distance of the walks will vary from 5 to 18 kilometres and the ascents from 100 to 800 metres and sometimes the terrain can be rocky.   

Yes.  It is an all inclusive tour cost.  All meals with wine and activities as stated in the brochure. 

No.

Yes.

Yes. We use a private coach.

No – we supply walking sticks but some people prefer to bring their own.

Yes. We also suggest that part of your training at home includes hills, up and down, to tone the muscles needed for the mountain terrain.

Yes. We recommend that for your greatest enjoyment and appreciation of the walking tour, you try to arrive in Europe a few days prior to this tour, so that you will be rested and acclimatised before the walks.

No, we go out some nights.

No, not unless you bring a friend with you and you want to share with that person.

The age group is usually between 45 and 70 but that can vary!

Yes.

Yes and often internet is available in the village.

No.  The walks are not compulsory. You will have the choice of staying at the hotel for the day, being dropped in a village, if convenient ‘en route’ and picked up later or to do a section of the walk only.

Yes it is compulsory and we advise that you take it out the minute you pay for any part of your trip!

You can look forward to medium temperatures, some cold days, some warmer days, sun, rain, maybe some snow in the mountains and bikini weather by the sea!!!

We usually leave the hotel between 8am and 9am.

Sometimes it will be at a restaurant but mostly we will have picnic lunches during the walk.

The menus are chosen by us and they will be a variety of regional food from the area. Dinner will always be at least 3 courses.

Yes.  Whenever possible you will be interacting with local characters!