Holidays redefined with Inntravel
During the 40 years that Inntravel has pioneered the walking holiday experience, many of our destinations have become firm favourites amongst holidaymakers looking for something more.
Our partnership with the well-informed Silversurfers community provides an opportunity to showcase these extra special holiday experiences with those who want their next trip to be well and truly worth it.
The Douro Valley (Valley of Gold), Portugal – wine heaven
Availability | Sep/Oct
Enter a tranquil world where fertile hills neatly striped with green vines and silver olive trees are reflected in the mirror-like Douro River, as are the painted long boats which ply the waters, and the region’s tiny, untouched villages. From Porto, a scenic train upriver marks the start of your holiday, amid vineyards producing globally celebrated port wine, which you’ll savour in a tasting session with incredible views. Using Inntravel’s expert routes, you’ll enjoy self-guided walking in the unforgettable valley of the Rio Douro, rich in tranquillity, colour and cuisine.
Holiday highlights:
Chanceleiros | Staying in a small, rural and incredibly peaceful village, relax with remarkable views over the hills, walking woodland tracks and paths through vineyards.
Scenery | Savour the surroundings on a breathtaking train journey, matched by splendid walking routes that follow.
Porto | Explore the charming Ribeira ‘riverbank’ district, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site with fascinating port houses offering tasting sessions.
Discover Portugal’s Douro Valley
The Hill-Top Towns of Tuscany, Italy – extraordinary landscapes
Availability | Aug/Sep/Oct
Nestling between the great art cities of Florence, Siena and Pisa, the Chianti hills are as famed for their beauty as for their dark red wines. Explore hill-top villages that crown the rolling landscapes and the idyllic churches dotted along quiet paths.
This self-guided walk takes you from Volterra through the Chianti vineyards and San Gimignano to the Sienese hills and magnificent Siena itself, accompanied by expert Inntravel notes. The joy of the holiday is feeling the timelessness of the Tuscan countryside, discovering the landscapes immortalised by the world’s greatest artists.
Holiday Highlights:
Historic towns | Etruscan Volterra, fortified medieval San Gimignano, Renaissance Siena.
Rolling landscapes | Stunning terrain crowned by hill-top villages with idyllic churches.
Slow pace | A journey that embraces gentle days of exploration.
Western Madeira, the quiet side of the island – walking bliss
Availability | All year round
The name ‘Madeira’ conjures up images of the levadas (waterways) lined with exotic flowers, and of luxuriant mountain slopes. Western Madeira is no different in this respect – there is certainly no shortage of drama or colour in the scenery – but what does set it apart is that it is the quieter, more traditional side of the island.
Discover Madeira’s traditional side with an included hire car to explore the island’s lesser-known gems, before relaxing at your hotel pool. With no fixed itinerary, take your pick of our suggested walking routes and driving tours as the mood takes you.
Holiday highlights:
Unique landscape | Paúl da Serra plateau is a landscape not found elsewhere on Madeira.
Impressive views | Cabo Girão, second-highest sea cliff worldwide, has a 580-metre vertical drop.
Walking bliss | Cross a waterfall into Serra de Agua valley with impressive mountain peaks.
With insider knowledge, and by featuring local, independent and often family-run businesses, Inntravel showcases the very best of a destination. Journeying at your own pace, you’ll experience exceptional route notes, superb hotels and of course, the very best of the local cuisine.
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