Four-night agriturismo stay among working vineyards ● Truffle hunting with trained dogs in Alba's oak forests ● Hands-on Piemontese cooking class in a farmhouse kitchen ● Vineyard hikes through UNESCO-listed Langhe and Monferrato ● Castelmagno cheese caves and historic rice mill on the Po plains ● Sub-alpine Valle Grana trails and Ligurian coastal walking ● Sacra di San Michele — medieval abbey on a rocky Alpine spur

Medieval towns of Zurich, Bern, and Lucerne ● Engadine Valley trails beneath Piz Bernina ● eight-hour Glacier Express journey through UNESCO Alpine landscapes ● hiking at 3,089 metres below the Matterhorn ● Bachalpsee glacial lake walk in the Jungfrau region ● cog railway to Europe's highest station

Ancient Acropolis and philosophical birthplace of Western civilization ● cliff-hanging Chozoviotissa Monastery above Amorgos's dramatic coastline ● ancient marble kouroi statues abandoned in Naxos quarries for 2,500 years ● traditional granite boulder village of Volax with handwoven basket artisans ● spectacular Imbros Gorge descent through towering limestone walls ● pristine Balos Lagoon with turquoise waters and Venetian fortress ruins

Cliff-hanging Chozoviotissa Monastery above Amorgos's dramatic coastline ● ancient marble kouroi statues abandoned in Naxos quarries for 2,500 years ● traditional granite boulder village of Volax with handwoven basket artisans ● spectacular Imbros Gorge descent through towering limestone walls ● pristine Balos Lagoon with turquoise waters and Venetian fortress ruins ● authentic Greek cooking class featuring traditional island recipes

Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and cave churches with underground city of Derinkuyu ● Rose Valley and Ihlara Gorge walks through volcanic formations ● Lycian Way coastal sections from Kayaköy ghost village to Butterfly Valley ● UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Xanthos and Letoon ● Patara's ancient Lycian capital and 18-kilometre beach ● Chimera's eternal flames and Phaselis's three harbours

Hike through the Julian Alps and the Dolomites ● Explore charming towns like Lake Bled and Bolzano ● Discover the scenic beauty of Selva Gardena and Zell am See ● Experience the warm hospitality of Slovenian, Italian, and Austrian cultures ● Savor local specialties and wines ● Enjoy breathtaking vistas of towering peaks and serene lakes.

Marvão: medieval fortress village above the Alentejo plain ● Monsanto and Idanha-a-Velha — Portugal's deepest historical layers ● Serra da Estrela glacier plateau at 1000 m+ ● Douro Valley vineyard trails and river cruise ● Porto's Ribeira district and Dom Luís Bridge crossing ● Levada hike through UNESCO Laurissilva forest, Madeira ● Vereda do Larano coastal trail above the Atlantic

Leapin lemurs! ● Guided forest walks ● Five different national parks and reserves ● Unique flora and fauna ● Meeting the friendly locals ● Fascinating pre- and post-colonial history

Explore Abruzzo and Puglia ● Discover ancient traditions ● Experience stunning landscapes ● Enjoy delectable cuisine ● Hike through picturesque villages ● Explore Rome's hidden corners.