Walk just enough to exercise your imagination.
To us, walking means that the world
can't slide past you faster than you can absorb it. It means
breathing air scented with wild thyme, sea mist and sun-warmed
grapes. Walking means encounters with people you'd never
meet otherwise…wildflowers you'd never have noticed…chapels
whose cool quietness you'd never have entered. In our book,
walking is the best way to immerse yourself in the cultural
and natural history of a place.
Plan on 3
to 4 hours of walking a day.
On a typical Classic Journey,
this is usually divided among two or more separate optional
walks; whenever possible our minivan is nearby in case you
have a change of heart. The walks might include a village
tour, a seaside stroll, or a local guide's favorite path
through an oasis, vineyard or red rock canyon. Walks like
these are easier on the body than hours in museums and on
paved city streets. And if time in fresh air is good for
the appetite too, then the next day's walk is a pleasant
way to atone for spare calories.
We don't hike, trek or walk from
inn to inn.
At Classic Journeys, we don't rate walks
according to difficulty because virtually all are easy-going.
(On tour, your local guide will describe walks before they
occur; in regions where more strenuous walks are possible
they may be offered as options.) The only gear you need
is a water bottle, comfortable walking shoes or boots and
perhaps a daypack if you like to carry a camera or a jacket.
Each trip is different due to the paths available, the terrain
and the local walking traditions. So please give us a call
to ask about the itinerary
that interests you.
