Scheduled Trips
Walking - Biking - Villas - Wine - Cooking - Scooter - Trip Information
Customwalks Ltd. offers regularly-scheduled, week-long guided walking and biking trips. You can join other like-minded travelers for a fun, unique, active and carefree holiday. Hotels: We have designed our scheduled trips to be affordable. Our trip accommodations are in charming, comfortable, well-located three star hotels. All rooms have private facilities. Food: We choose local specialties but with an eye to a traveler's diet. We know the best trattorias and bistros in the area. We take great care in developing menus that provide you with the best that each restaurant has to offer while sampling a cross-section of regional cuisine. Activity: Our walks through the countryside are normally between four and six hours a day (10 - 18 kms) while our bike routes regularly entail about 50 kms of riding with optional extensions for keen riders. All our bike trips are van supported. Special Events: Europe has so much to offer, from food and wine to artists and artisans, and thousands of years of history, so we compliment our walks and rides with special events such as cooking demonstrations, winery visits and tastings, and special guided visits of historic towns, castles, and villas.
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Lake Como Walk
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Set serenely amongst the foothills of the soaring Alps and a short distance from fashionable Milan, the region around Lake Como is a world unto itself. Our hikes will capture the beauty of it all, from Alpine villages to opulent lakeside villas.
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Cinque Terre Walk
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Come explore the Italian Riviera, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of the "Cinque Terre." We walk along dramatic cliffs, steeply terraced vineyards, and through colorful fishing villages, then enjoy some fresh seafood and the local pesto.
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Turkey Walk
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Turkey is a must for those who love to travel and discover new places and cultures. Amazing Istanbul and the gorgeous Mediterranean coast await you.
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Dolomites Hike
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The Italian Dolomites are truly a hiker's paradise. Jagged peaks, green meadows, glaciers, vistas, and of course good food await you!
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Amalfi Walk
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Amalfi is one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe, offering dramatic cliffs, deep blue seas, and terraced citrus orchards, all lit by the soft Mediterranean sun.
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Tuscany Mountains Walk
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The Garfagnana or "Apuan Alps" region of northwest Tuscany is a beautifully rugged and unspoiled part of Italy as well as a hiker's paradise.
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Provence Walk
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Provence beautifully symbolizes all that is desireable in life: beauty, art, fine food and wine, and an irresistible joie de vivre. Feel your senses come alive as you walk through this marvellous region of southern France.
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Dolomites Family Hike
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We have taken our regular Dolomites trip and made it kid-friendly! The trip has been designed to keep both adults and children active and entertained in the spectacular mountains of northern Italy.
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Dordogne Walk
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Come explore the châteaux and villages of historic Acquitaine, home to truffles, foie gras, and the heady Cahors wine. It has more castles than any area of France and extraordinary cave paintings from the dawn of humanity.
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Cinque Terre Getaway
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Come enjoy the glorious vistas of the Italian Riviera with a slightly shortened and less expensive version of our classic Cinque Terre Walk.
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Tuscany Walk NEW
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Come discover a different side of Tuscany! Join us as we explore the Maremma region of southwest Tuscany and the Val d'Orcia.
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Puglia & Basilicata Walk
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Come and explore one of Italy's most beautiful (and undiscovered!) regions, from Puglia's gleaming white-washed villages and glittering blue sea, to the amazing cave-city of Matera and the Alpine mountains of the Dolomiti Lucane.
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Sicilian Sailing Odyssey
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Sail around the stunning Aeolian Islands off of the Sicilian Coast in your own luxury yacht. Hike the islands, swim in the glittering sea, and cruise in style!
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Spain Andalucia Walk
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Andalucia is one of the most beautiful regions of Spain, offering the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains with the vibrant history of Malaga, Granada and Cordoba.
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Croatia Walk & Sail
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Croatia's 1,600 islands are like jewels set amidst the blue waters of the Mediterranean. Discover all the charms of this "Queen of the Adriatic"!
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Tuscany Bike Classic
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Ride through the hills and valleys of Chianti and the Crete Senesi, past ancient hilltop towns, stone farmhouses, lone cypresses and lush vineyards. Combine the captivating landscapes of Tuscany with the exhilaration and freedom of biking.
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Puglia Bike
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Puglia has been home to ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Normans, Saracens and the royal Spanish court of the 1600's. Today it is asserting itself as home to some of Italy's best food, most innovative wines, and most interesting landscapes.
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Provence Bike
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Provence has it all; rivers, canyons, mountains, vineyards, gorgeous hilltop villages, and charming inns. Enjoy Provence's renowned wine, cuisine, and Mediterranean ambiance as you cycle through its lovely countryside.
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Umbria Bike
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Umbria has all of the history and natural beauty of Tuscany but without the crowds! Come bike the quiet country roads and explore proud medieval cities like Assisi, Perugia, Todi, and Orvieto.
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Dordogne Bike
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The Dordogne Valley's meandering rivers, gently rolling hills, stone villages, and historic châteaux provide an ideal terrain for bicycle touring.
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Venice to Bologna Bike
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Ride from Venice to Bologna across the wildlife preserve of the Po Delta and through historic towns and villages. You'll explore Renaissance Ferrara, the ceramics of Faenza, the amazing mosaics of Ravenna, and the hilltop gem of Dozza along the way.
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Vietnam Bike
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Now is the time to visit this Asian tiger before it changes forever. Visit Hanoi then bike from Hue to Saigon.
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Piedmont Bike
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Bordered on three sides by the Alps, Piedmont is one of the most dramatic regions in Italy. Come bike through the vineyards and historic villages of this beautiful region, once part of the Kingdom of Savoy.
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Rent a Tuscan Villa
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Slip into the relaxing rhythm of life in Italy while staying in your own private villa. We have a large selection of gorgeous villas to rent in Italy as well as in Croatia.
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Villa based trips
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Base yourself in a lovely villa and let us arrange cooking courses, visits to wineries, walks and bike rides in beautiful Tuscany, or maybe a few excursions by Vespa!
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Tuscany Wine & Walk
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Wine holds a special fascination and is an essential part of any Italian or French journey. Come join us in a celebration of one of Europe's most delicious traditions!
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Cooking tours
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We organize cooking lessons both with professional French chefs and local Italian grandmothers so you can learn their secrets.
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Provence by Scooter
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Provence has it all: beautiful scenery, rich history, quiet back roads, and delicious food and wine. Come explore Provence on this guided scooter trip of the Vaucluse region.
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Tuscany Vespa Culinary
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Come enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan countryside by Vespa, and then learn the secrets of Italian cuisine and its delicious wine on this culinary scooter trip!
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Croatia by Scooter
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Come explore the islands of Croatia by scooter! Discover the region's fascinating history, culture and cuisine as you ride along the glittering Mediterranean.
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Getting to the Trip
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General information on how to get to the start of our trips, where they end, and your transportation options at the end of the trip.
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