Walking Holidays Best For Pilgrimage Routes

Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims on long distance trails including the Via Francegina, through the rolling Tuscan countryside in Italy and St Paul’s Trail, where you’ll discover a wealth of historic sites and rich cultural heritage amongst Turkey’s Taurus Mountains. The classic and most-travelled pilgrim path in Europe though is the Camino de Santiago in Spain, a whole network of trails that culminate at Santiago de Compostela, where the remains of Saint James are held. The most popular route is the Camino Frances, the ‘French Way’.

Whether your motivation is to take on an epic challenge with real meaning, immerse yourself in a region or discover more about yourself, follow in the footsteps of countless pilgrims and travellers to enjoy the camaraderie of a shared long distance walk and the satisfaction that comes from completing a trail. On our guided pilgrimage holidays, join solo travellers, couples and groups of friends to be led by an enthusiastic, experienced guide who will bring to life the history and traditions associated with the region that you are walking through. Or go self-guided and navigate your own way using our detailed route guides and maps, with your luggage transported for you. In each instance, stay at hand-picked accommodation and enjoy hearty meals.