Top Europe Nature Walks in 2026

Visit three wineries and taste more than 10 wines without straying far from Madrid on this tour of the Vinos de Madrid wine region. Accompanied by a specialist guide, explore the vineyards and learn about complex production processes in atmospheric wine cellars. Sample signature wines produced in the area and gain insights into the culinary heritage of Spain’s capital city on this epicurean tour.

With a centuries-long history, the Scottish capital of Edinburgh has lots of different historic, cultural, and architectural hotspots for tourists to discover. Meet your guide at a central location near the Royal Mile and set out on a walk of the city’s storied streets on this half-day small-group walking tour. Note that entrance fees to sites are not included.

Explore two countries in just one day on this full-day tour that takes care of the transport and logistics for you. Grab your passport and join a small group to spend your morning exploring Girona, and its many Game of Thrones filming sites, then head to Collioure on the south coast of France for a guided tour. Enjoy the free time to explore or grab lunch (own expense), before being whisked back to Barcelona.

Spend a full day immersed in the beauty of Mallorca’s mountainous northern coast and the World Heritage-listed Tramuntana mountain ranges. Ride a vintage-style tram to charming Puerto Soller, where you can admire original works by Miro and Picasso and take a guided tour of village highlights. Take in spectacular views as your coach winds through mountain roads, and enjoy leisure time to explore the lovely town of Valldemosa.

Take in a large stretch of Prague with ease on an electric tricycle group tour. Learn how to use the trike, strap on a helmet, and take off in the company of a guide to explore the city. Visit the John Lennon Wall, Strahov Monastery, Letna Park, Prague Castle, and more without breaking a sweat. Only persons capable of safely operating the vehicle with both hands are permitted to drive.

Discover the charms of Monte Brè on this full-day tour to its sunny summit. Start with a short cruise on Lake Ceresio before transferring to the panoramic funicular, which whisks you high above the city. Stroll around the mountain-top town of Brè with your guide and visit the Wilhelm Schmid Museum to learn more about the region’s cultural heritage. The afternoon tour leaves your morning free for other activities.

See a new side of Catalonia, and enjoy a hassle-free way to explore the highlight Montserrat Monastery, on this small-group, half-day tour. In the morning, depart from central Barcelona via air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, explore the 11th-century Montserrat Monastery, and take a funicular to the mountaintop for spectacular views. After a hike along ancient pilgrim routes, browse the local market before you catch a ride back to Barcelona

UNESCO World Heritage–listed Pompeii is one of Earth’s most extraordinary archaeological sites, frozen in time beneath the ash that flooded from Vesuvius. Enjoy a more personal and enriching encounter and hear facts you won’t find on your phone when you book these private tours, led by an official guide. Your guide will greet you with a name sign, avoiding any confusion, and adapt the pace and level to your group.

The Algarvian port town of Lagos might be small but is packed with history. Join a small group and knowledgeable guide for a walk through the Old Town, learning about the local history and culture along the way. See important statues, churches, and beautiful beaches without leaving the city limits, and end your walk with a delicious Portuguese dessert.

Visit two Barcelona must-sees in one day without any rushing for trains or buses—and with a guide to provide background and stories on each site—on this full-day, small-group tour. Explore the wonders of the Sagrada Familia (tickets own expense) to admire Gaudi’s mastery, and after a stroll around Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, be transported to Montserrat to explore the mountainside monastery. Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off are included.

Enhance your Barcelona experience with a day tour of Montserrat and Sitges from the Catalonian capital. Alongside your guide, marvel at the distinctive ridges of the Montserrat mountain and absorb the sacred ambience of the holy monastery. Enjoy an easy hike in the national park with panoramic vistas, and explore the quaint fishing town of Sitges on a guided walking tour. Numbers are capped at eight for a more intimate adventure.

Montserrat (also known as the “Serrated Mountain”), is a towering rock formation famously home to a mountaintop Benedictine monastery. This tour provides round-trip transportation from Barcelona and allows you to experience Montserrat’s highlights in a single day. During the excursion you can hike through hidden trails and enjoy panoramic views from the mountain’s highest point, and visit the monastery.

Don’t just visit the Colosseum on your Rome vacation, hear the history behind its iconic facade, too. With this Colosseum tour, you’ll get the stories behind the site’s Roman engineering and gladiatorial battles as you explore the first and second tiers with a guide. As an extra perk, the tour also includes a Roman Forum and Palatine Hill ticket, which allows you to visit these ancient sites on your own, at your own pace.

Discover Verona’s gastronomy and the city highlights during this half-day tour. Stroll down the quaint streets of the historic city center and learn about the history and traditions of Verona. Tours are modified for each season and you visit historic eateries, wine bars, and restaurants. You also take a ride on the funicular to the highest part of the city for a stunning view of Verona.

Explore the coastline of County Clare with a small-group walking tour. Meet your guide at the starting point in the village of Doolin and set out on a countryside stroll. See several top area landmarks including the Cliffs of Moher and O’Brien’s Tower. Go off-the-beaten-path and find scenic Instagram spots during the walking tour.

Explore Europe’s largest active volcano on this day trip to Mt Etna from Taormina. Relax with transportation to the base station of Rifugio Sapienza and then take off through the foothills where you can hike at your leisure. Upgrade your ticket for a guided walking tour through the volcanic craters.

Exciting tour by Jeep and walking on lava flows in search of hornito and lava flow caves until reaching the wonderful fracture that discovers the ancient flows that followed one another over the centuries to discover the origins of the volcano Etna. The emotion that our excursion provokes is unique. You'll feel like you're walking on the moon and going all the way to the center of the Earth. Walking along the perimeter of the great fracture you can admire the incredible succession of lava basalts. The pleasant excursion will take you to discover magical places where ETNA DOC WINES are produced where the nature of the volcanic soil mixes with the Sicilian sun. The best wineries are waiting for you to visit the vineyards grown on volcanic sand and taste the volcano wines unique in the world. Finally, a pleasant and relaxing lunch at an altitude of 6,561 ft. based on typical Sicilian products will be the right reward for a unique and unrepeatable experience.

Visiting Dublin is not experiencing the real Ireland. Or at least not all of it. This guided day trip from Dublin to Wicklow National Park shuttles you to a different side of Ireland. Take a leisurely hike through the park. After the hike, indulge in a hearty Irish lunch (at your own expense) in a Victorian village and then spend time in Glendalough, taking in the medieval ambiance of the place.

Soak up spectacular coastal views while discovering the rich history and culture of Spain's Basque coast. Highlights include a walking tour of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, visiting the charming fishing villages of Bermeo and Mundaka, and an insight into the cultural legacy of Gernika-Lumo. Round off the day at Berroja Auzoa winery to taste the region’s signature txakoli varieties.

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Rabaçal Valley on an 8-hour hike from Funchal. In a small group limited to 15, you’ll descend from the plateau of Paul da Serra and follow the ‘levada’ trail, an irrigation system developed in the 16th century. Marvel at a lagoon, towering cliff, and 25 natural springs. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore Tenerife's Teide National Park without the hassle of figuring out how to get there and back with this small-group tour. After seamless pickup from your hotel, relax as your guide handles the organization and logistics. Enjoy an itinerary that includes stops at panoramic viewpoints and a guided walk through lava fields and volcanoes, all without the worry of getting lost.

The vineyards of La Geria on Lanzarote are one of the world’s unique landscapes, but difficult to appreciate fully by road or without a guide. This small-group guided hike takes you across the black sand terrain to view the scenery and viticultural methods close-up. Follow tracks through the hills, learn how winemakers have overcome the harsh conditions, and taste the island’s white Malvasia wines at a top winery. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

The Three Cities is a collective description of the three fortified cities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Senglea. The oldest of the Three Cities is Vittoriosa, which has existed since the Middle Ages. The other two cities, Senglea and Cospicua, were both founded by the Order of the Knights of Saint John in the 16th and 17th centuries respectively. During this half-day tour, you will have the opportunity to appreciate these unique historical fortified cities and admire magnificent churches, traditional piazzas, incredible fortifications, and architectural treasures found all around the Three Cities area, pieces of living history kept alive by hundreds of years of preservation!

Make the most of your time in Finland by hiking through either the Nuuksio or Sipoonkorppi National Park—without the worry of getting lost—during a half-day trip from Helsinki. Benefit from the undivided attention of your guide, who will tailor the hike to your fitness level and, depending on the season, take the chance to forage for mushrooms and berries or try snowshoeing.