Walking holidays Greece

Discover hiking on Zakynthos with Experience Hikes. Walk along ancient paths, uncover hidden villages, and experience the island with a local guide.

Find out the best time to plan a walking holiday in the Mediterranean region. Tips for Greece, Sardinia, Italy, and Morocco.

How do you prepare for a walking trip? Good preparation is half the battle! It makes the difference between enjoyable walks and days spent mostly dealing with discomfort. With the right gear, you’ll be prepared for anything and able to fully enjoy the nature, culture, and hospitality along the way.

Small group adventure trips typically involve groups of 6 to 16 people, which creates a unique dynamic that larger tours cannot match. This blog describes some compelling reasons why these trips are gaining popularity.

Zakynthos is famous for its turquoise waters and sandy beaches, but its inland beauty is just as enchanting. The island’s nature trails provide a perfect escape from the crowds, leading you through olive groves, fragrant pine forests, and dramatic cliffs. Each trail has its own personality, whether it’s a gentle stroll or a more challenging hike.

At Experience Hikes, we believe that you only truly get to know a destination when you connect with the people who live there. During our walking holidays, you will visit places you wouldn't find on your own and meet people who are eager to share their island, traditions, and stories with you. That makes every walking holiday personal, authentic, and unforgettable.

Which walking holiday suits you? What difficulty levels are there, and which shoes go with them? And do you need walking poles? This blog answers all your questions about walking difficulty, so you can make a good choice and prepare thoroughly if you decide to join a group walking trip.

An active walking holiday on Zakynthos is much more than an ordinary trip. It is an experience where nature, culture, and personal connection come together. Whether you prefer leisurely walks, authentic villages, or impressive views — Zakynthos offers it all, without the hustle and bustle of mass tourism.

A group walking holiday on the Italian island of Sardinia is highly recommended. You can read all about it in this blog. Sardinia boasts a beautiful and varied landscape, with mountains, cliffs, deep gorges, rugged coastlines, hidden coves, and wild nature.

Combined with the Mediterranean climate, Sardinia is a wonderful island for a walking holiday. Especially in spring and autumn. Choose the northeast; it is truly a walking paradise!

Hiking in Zakynthos and experiencing Greek Easter! Discover for yourself how special it is to integrate Greek Easter into an active hiking holiday. During the day, you'll trek through olive groves and along cliffs, and in the evening, you'll immerse yourself in ancient rituals. This won't be an ordinary holiday, but a truly special experience.

A walking holiday in Sardinia: exploring the island on foot at a leisurely pace, with a strong focus on nature, culture, and connecting with the locals. The combination of rugged nature, ancient culture, tranquility, and the opportunity to experience the island slowly and authentically.

Learn to prepare traditional Greek dishes during a cooking workshop in Zakynthos. This workshop is part of an active walking tour with a local guide.

During a walking holiday in Zakynthos, you'll go beyond the highlights in the guidebook. You'll meet locals, learn about age-old traditions, sample authentic island cuisine, and experience nature up close. In this blog post, you'll discover why Zakynthos is ideally suited for exploring on foot—and why this is the most authentic way to experience the island.

More and more people are looking for a holiday that offers more than just sun and sightseeing. Something that energizes, but also brings peace. That's precisely the added value of a walking holiday. Read all about it in this blog.

A Sardinia walking holiday is much more than beautiful trails and azure seas.

It's an intense experience where nature, history, and local culture converge. The northeast of the island, around Olbia, in particular, offers a surprisingly diverse backdrop for those who want to explore Sardinia on foot. With Experience Hikes, you'll discover not only the landscape but also the stories, traditions, and flavors that make this unique island so special.

A hiking holiday in the Rif Mountains of Morocco combines peaceful nature trails, rich culture, and personalized guidance. The Rif is a relatively unknown and undiscovered green mountain region in northern Morocco, known for its friendly Berber villages, pine forests, and rural atmosphere.

Discover how Experience Hikes hiking holidays introduce you to local culture, traditions, and history. Read tips, examples, and routes.

Een wandelvakantie op Cyprus combineert de charme van een mediterraan eiland met een heel gevarieerde natuur. Cyprus is vooral bekend van zon, zee en stranden, maar biedt nog veel meer: bergen, bossen, watervallen, kustlijnen en ruige natuur. Een wandelvakantie op Cyprus wordt nóg waardevoller wanneer je kiest voor een ervaren lokale gids. Met een lokale expert veel meer uit je wandelervaring. De wandelvakanties van Experience Hikes zijn daarom altijd met een lokale gids.

Mount Skopos (496 m above sea level) is located in the southern part of the Greek island of Zakynthos, on the Vasilikos peninsula. During the spring hiking week in early May, when the island was in full bloom, we discovered a different part of the island every day.



When it was also full moon that week, our guide suggested the 'full moon hike'. That sounded very attractive and exciting, so the whole group enthusiastically agreed to his proposal.

What is the Rif region in Morocco? A green, tranquil area full of culture and nature, far from mass tourism. Discover it yourself with our hiking tours.