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Adventures With History

Highlights
  • Follow the path of Hadrian's Wall, the Roman frontier.
  • Walk St Cuthbert's Way, an ancient British pilgrimage.
  • Gernany's King Ludwig Way, for historic & iconic castles.
  • Prehistoric caves & medieval villages in the Dordogne.
  • Kotor's Venetian palaces, Roman Catholic cathedrals, & Byzantine church.

Follow in ancient footsteps, pedal by historic castles, or spot prehistoric sites along the way. These destinations and trails all feature some fascinating local history, give you a chance to explore the past on your own terms.

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Featured Tours - Adventures With History

Slower Adventures
Type Slower Adventures
8 Days

6 Reviews

The Channel Islands In Comfort

An island hopping adventure, with overnight stays in luxury hotels located in pretty port towns
From $2,295.00
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Classic Routes
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7 Days

24 Reviews

Walking in the Heart of the Dolomites

High-level mountainous hiking with one village as your base, the valley's hub of Corvara
From $2,285.00
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Classic Routes
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6 Days

41 Reviews

Hadrian's Cycleway

Discover Britain’s Roman frontier, enjoy expansive coastal views and cycle across England.
From $1,145.00
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Classic Routes
Type Classic Routes
8 Days

5 Reviews

Prague to Dresden: Elbe Cycle Path

Combine city culture, riverscapes,and historic towns with the unique cliffs of Saxon Switzerland.
From $1,660.00
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Slower Adventures
Type Slower Adventures
8 Days

6 Reviews

Dordogne Cycling

Pedal one of the most beautiful valleys in France and discover pre-historic cave art en route.
From $1,930.00
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10 Days 3 Tours

38 Reviews

Walking in the Dordogne

A relaxed itinerary through Dordogne and Vézère valleys and the landscapes of the Périgord Noir
From $1,200.00
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6 - 9 Days 5 Tours

168 Reviews

St Cuthbert's Way

Begin in Melrose, the starting place of St Cuthbert's religious journey, and finish by the sea.
From $725.00
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Discovery
Type Discovery
8 Days

35 Reviews

Outer Hebrides Island Hopscotch

Explore this remote 130 mile archipelago as you island hop your way north from Barra to Lewis.
From $1,725.00
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5-7 Days 2 Tours

33 Reviews

Walking Sintra to Cascais

Walk through the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, and discover palaces, castles and monasteries.
From $880.00
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Classic Routes
Type Classic Routes
8 Days

13 Reviews

Walking in Montenegro

An undiscovered gem for beautiful walking, Montenegro is perfect for exploring on foot
From $1,660.00
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Slower Adventures
Type Slower Adventures
7 Days

8 Reviews

Cycle the Châteaux of the Loire

Discover the châteaux and palaces of the Loire Valley on this easy going cycling trip.
From $1,315.00
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8 Days 2 Tours

36 Reviews

Ronda and the Sierra de Grazalema

Walk the quiet trails of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park between the famed "Pueblos Blancos".
From $1,050.00
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50 Days 7 Tours

50 Reviews

Via Francigena

Walk the full Italian Via Francigena, one of Europe's great pilgrimages from the Swiss Alps to Rome
From $1,435.00
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Discovery
Type Discovery
9 Days

13 Reviews

The Best of Ireland Drive & Hike

Discover the best of Ireland on a rewarding circular drive and hike tour from Dublin to Connemara.
From $1,835.00
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Classic Routes
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8 Days

49 Reviews

The King Ludwig Way

Follow the King Ludwig Way through beautiful Bavaria to King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle
From $1,505.00
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9 Days 2 Tours

43 Reviews

Kumano Kodo Trail - Kyoto to Osaka

Walk the 11th century Kumano Kodo pilgrim’s trail through rural Japan.
From $1,885.00
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7 Days 2 Tours

12 Reviews

Cornwall: Padstow to St Michael's Mount

Discover Cornish fishing ports, an ancient pilgrim route and the iconic St Michael's Mount
From $1,615.00
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Slower Adventures
Type Slower Adventures
6 Days

23 Reviews

Walking on Orkney

Intersperse great walks with voyages into Scotland's rich Norse history on far flung Orkney.
From $1,395.00
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Slower Adventures
Type Slower Adventures
8 Days

24 Reviews

Walking the Salzburg Lakes

Explore the Salzburg Lakes on foot and immerse yourself in Alpine culture, towns and cuisine
From $1,515.00
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Why Macs

Reasons to believe in Macs Adventure:
The Biggest Choice

The Biggest Choice

Self-guided hiking & biking is all we do - we have hundreds of tried & tested trips.
Our Heritage

Founded in 2003

We’re still founder led & the world’s number one self-guided operator with mountains of experience.
Reviews

21,000+ Customer Reviews

Plus, with a Feefo Platinum Service Award & British Travel Awards, you know you're in good hands.
Positive Impact

Positive Impact

We use independent suppliers to support communities along our routes, as well as work with organizations to help maintain & restore paths.
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