Slow Travel
Slow Travel Ideas
A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
Turin and Piedmont - Flavours of an Unexplored Italy
Uncover a series of hidden gems on this six-day journey through a sleepy corner of northern Italy
6 days, from £1750 to £2400
Split and Dubrovnik - A Big Short Break in Croatia
Journey between the Dalmatian Coast’s big hitters on this five-day escape to Split and Dubrovnik
5 days, from £1900 to £2450
History, Culture and Culinary Delights - The Spanish Northwest by Train
All aboard for a ten-day rail adventure through northwestern Spain, uncovering the rich charm of this quiet corner
10 days, from £2000 to £2600
Prague, Vienna and Budapest - Europe’s Historic Capitals by Train
Ride the rails to three of Europe’s most iconic capital cities on this week-long trip to Prague, Vienna and Hungary
8 days, from £2000 to £2650
Istrian Flavours & Adriatic Shores - Krk, Bale & Beyond
Hit the road on this 11-day journey from Krk to Zagreb, combining island coastlines, Istrian villages and Adriatic elegance
11 days, from £2050 to £2950
Vineyards, Food and Frescoes - Italian Road Trip in Tuscany and Umbria
Hit the road for nine days of rolling countryside, medieval towns and authentic Italian cuisine between Tuscany and Umbria
9 days, from £2400 to £3600
Europe’s Gateway to Africa - From Sunny Spain to Mesmerising Morocco
Chart a captivating course through Spain and Morocco on this ten-day cross-continental adventure
10 days, from £2400 to £3350
Escape to Sun-Baked Sicily - London to Italy by Train
Embrace slow travel on this nine-day rail adventure through Italy’s cities, coastlines and ancient wonders
9 days, from £2500 to £4050
From Stockholm to Gothenburg - Explore Sweden Along its Waterways
Sample Sweden’s natural beauty and national cuisine as you travel from east to west, bookended by time in two special cities
11 days, from £2500 to £3300
Slow Travel Guide
Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday
To move slowly, to take in your surroundings, to worry less about the time it takes to get from A to B; these are pleasures in their own right, but in addition to simply savouring the joy of a leisurely pace, there are the environmental benefits of slow travel to shout about, too. With the increasing awareness of the impact of travel on the planet, we as a society are becoming ever more conscious of travelling with a conscience. This is where the quintessential mode of slow travel - the train - comes in. With tracks across the world connecting some seriously cool destinations via some seriously scenic routes - and all with a fraction of the carbon footprint of a flight - getting to where you're going has never been more elegant, or guilt-free.
When it comes to practising slow travel to a far flung destination, you could take the purist route and train, sail, cycle and walk your way around the world (which would make for a truly incredible sabbatical, if you ask us), or, more likely, take your flight (also guilt-free with our Carbon Off-setting programme), and we'll organise all sorts of incredible slow adventures once you arrive.
Top Five Slow Travel Experiences
- E-biking through the Dolomites - bike your way from high-altitude town to mountaintop restaurant, exploring epic scenery on two wheels (minus the sore legs afterwards)
- Hiking in Chile - take to your feet to traverse the diverse landscapes of Chile, whether you prefer the seemingly endless deserts of the north or the mountainous region of Patagonia in the south
- Kayaking in Croatia - island hop and explore the waters of Croatia's beautiful Dalmatian Coast in a kayak for a new perspective on this Mediterranean gem, either alone or with an expert guide and with plenty of refuelling stops for delicious food along the way
- Horseback safaris in Kenya - take an expert-guided ride through the wildlife-rich African bush in search of everything from giraffes to rare birds, all with spectacular landscapes as a backdrop
- Trekking in Bhutan - the wonderfully green 'Carbon Sink' that is Bhutan is the ideal destination for trekking-lovers of all kinds. Choose from almost 30 designated trekking routes that range from gentler single-day to 30-day adventures, crossing through dense forest and lush valleys, hopefully spotting some local fauna as you go.