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Experience Europe at your own pace on a more relaxed active holiday

France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Turkey & Central Europe

Linger amid the châteaux of the Loire, cycle quiet backroads between the timeless villages of Umbria, savour the spectacular scenery in the Swiss Alps, or discover the romance and history of the Mediterranean coast and islands. On a Headwater holiday, you'll experience Europe at your own pace, walking or cycling on specially selected routes, staying at quality hotels, and with ample opportunities to indulge in delicious regional cuisine and wines.

For over 30 years Adventure World has crafted holidays for Australians, including its long association with Headwater, providing exceptional experiences to reveal the best of European culture, history, people and natural beauty. Headwater celebrates over 25 years of walking and cycling holidays based on hand-picked, high quality hotels, excellent regional cuisine, interest-packed itineraries, and freedom and flexibility.

Most Headwater walking holidays operate as independent holidays, while others are guided. Guided holidays are particularly attractive if you would like to travel in a small group with a tour leader. Whichever type of tour you choose, Headwater's quality and attention to detail will ensure you have a wonderful walking experience.

Extraordinary accommodation

Small, family-run hotels, with great regional cuisine and owners who take a genuine interest in their guests are hand-picked. No two accommodations are ever the same, so you'll find historic castles, old manor houses, working farms, stylish villas and converted convents with wonderful cloisters and hidden courtyards.

Holiday difficulty ratings

Holidays are graded so you know what level of activities to expect.

Independent holidays

Independent holidays give you maximum flexibility as you travel at your own pace: setting off whenever you're ready, choosing when and where to stop for lunch, and planning the day around your own personal agenda. Your bags are transported from hotel to hotel for you. Children can be catered for on easier independent holidays.

Guided holidays

Guided walking holidays are perfect if you want to walk in a small group – typically 6-10 guests – with like-minded people. Guides are all passionate about their regions, and committed to sharing their experiences with you. Guided holidays are ideal for people travelling alone. Children under 12 (sometimes under 16) are not allowed on any guided holidays.

FRANCE WALKING HOLIDAYS

Emerald Coast Walk 8 nights
Châteaux of the Loire - 6 nights
Dordogne Gastronomic Walk - 8 nights
Landscapes of the Luberon - 8 nights
Provence Coastal Walk - 7 nights

FRANCE CYCLING HOLIDAYS

Emerald Coast Cycling - 8 nights
Loire Gastronomic Cycling - 6 nights
Châteaux of the Loire Cycling - 8 nights
Chablis Vineyards Cycling - 6 nights
Dordogne Gastronomic Cycling - 8 nights
Heart of Provence Cycling - 6 nights
Secret Provence Cycling - 8 or 10 nights

ITALY WALKING HOLIDAYS

Highlights of Tuscany - 10 nights
Cinque Terre & Riviera Walk - 10 nights
Secret Tuscany Walk - 7 nights
Amalfi Coast Walk - 7 nights
Ravello to Sorrento Walk - 8 nights
Venetian Hills Walk - 8 nights
Classic Lake Como Walk - 7 nights

ITALY CYCLING HOLIDAYS

Villas & Vineyards Cycling - 8 nights
Aspects of Assisi Cycling - 8 nights
Classic Chianti Cycling - 8 nights
Gastronomic Barolo Cycling - 8 nights
Contrasts of Puglia Cycling - 7 nights

SPAIN WALKING HOLIDAYS

Vistas of Valencia - 7 nights
Camino de Santiago Walk - 10 nights
Catalan Classic Walk - 6 nights
Highlights of Andalucia - 10 nights
Secrets of Andalucia - 7 nights

SPAIN CYCLING HOLIDAY

Contrasts of Catalunya - 8 nights

PORTUGAL WALKING HOLIDAYS

Heart of Portugal Walk - 7 nights
Contrasts of the Alentejo Walk - 7 nights

PORTUGAL CYCLING HOLIDAYS

Cycling in the Real Algarve - 6 nights

CENTRAL EUROPE WALKING HOLIDAYS

Classic Swiss Alps Walk - 7 nights
Walking in the Leutasch Valley - 7 nights

CENTRAL EUROPE CYCLING HOLIDAYS

Lake Constance Cycling - 10 nights
Austrian Lakes Cycling - 10 nights
Swiss Lake Cycling - 8 nights

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN WALKING HOLIDAYS

Delights of the Dalmation Coast - 7 nights
Ancient and Classical Turkey - 10 nights

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