Europe | Travel & Adventures
For the last 40 years, MTS has blazed the trails of European adventure travel. We began our expeditions in the Alps, where we've been perfecting our routes since the 70's, then we became the first North American company to enter formerly inaccessible countries of Eastern Europe including Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina—feats duly noted by The New York Times & USA Today.
Award-winning trips. Climb "the walls of heaven" on our classic routes through the Alps: Tour du Mont Blanc, Haute Route and Grand Randonée 5; put your endurance to the test with a 190-mile hike through England coast-to-coast; sail Turkey's famed Turquoise Coast aboard a luxury yacht; or explore the diverse lava fields, glaciers, hot springs, and puffin colonies of Iceland. National Geographic Adventure & Men's Journal have named our Europe adventures the best.
Local Guides, Local Connections. MTS has forged longstanding relationships with guides that work exclusively for MTS and live locally in Europe. Our guides are "lifers," not just there for the summer. Because you're traveling with a local, you'll feel a warm welcome from every person you meet and every place you stay.
Book now! Our Europe Travel experts are available by email and phone 1-888-687-6235.
The Alps Specialists. No one knows the Alps better than MTS. Unlike other North American outfitters that book you on a European company's pre-designed tour, we personally scout and craft our own Alps itineraries every year in collaboration with our local MTS-exclusive guides—all of whom have 15-20+ years of guiding experience and/or earned the presitigious IFMGA mountain guide certification.
All Fitness Levels Welcome. While MTS is best known for our "Ultimate Challenge" long distance and high altitude treks, we also have designed an extensive collection of moderate to easy hikes, so everyone can experience Europe's iconic mountains and villages. Families will find specially-crafted itineraries, too!
It's All in the Details. Repeat guests of ours have described our Europe operation as a "well-oiled machine." From airport transfers to packing lists, meal times to a guide's manners—and every other detail you could not imagine (nor would want to), we take care of it. That's where our decades of experience show through.
Book now! Our Europe Travel experts are available by email and phone 1-888-687-6235.
Browse Most Popular Trips:
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Classic Hikes
Tour du Mont Blanc
Hiking Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn - Haute Route
England Coast to Coast
Hiking the Best of the Dolomites
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Adventure Off the Beaten Path
Bosnia and Herzegovina & Serbia: Walk Through Time
Croatia: Islands of Paradise
Iceland Epic Coast to Coast
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Cultural Exploration
Sicily Explored with Silvia Giacon
Treasures of Turkey
Walking in Ireland: Along the Western Way
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Private & Custom Trips
Choose your own dates for existing trip itineraries or create your own dream trip! - Year-round departures
Book now! Our Europe Travel experts are available by email and phone 1-888-687-6235.
ANNE WOOD ~ Europe Program Director
Anne is a 3rd generation Italian and German American who has traveled throughout Europe—often in hiking boots—regularly for decades. Having explored over 30 countries in Western and Eastern Europe so far, Anne often jokes that she has seen more of Europe than most Europeans have. When she is not traveling, you will find Anne in the outdoors hiking, running, and mountain biking. Anne has been working for MTS since 2001, and spends several weeks out of each year personally scouting and fine-tuning our European adventures.
TARA STARR-KEDDLE ~ Europe Regional Specialist
Tara has 14 years of travel industry experience in positions ranging from tour guide to volunteer in Ghana, Africa. She has traveled to over 45 countries—17 of which are in Europe—and has lived in both England and Spain. Her personal passions include hiking, camping, backpacking, running, kayaking, and traveling. Tara has been working for MTS in the Europe region since 2005, and travels every year on one of our trips so that she can give you accurate, detailed information to help you select the right adventure.
Book now! Our Europe Travel experts are available by email and phone 1-888-687-6235.
Browse All Trips by Country:
- Bosnia and Herzegowina
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10 days • from $3,695
Bosnia & Herzegovina plus Montenegro: A Hiker's Paradise Dramatic limestone peaks, clear blue-green river waters, and picturesque mountain villagesdeparting: August 2012 duration: 10 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, cultural pricing: from $3,695 -
11 days • from $3,995
Bosnia and Herzegovina & Serbia: A Walk Through Time Treasures and natural wonders where East and West meetdeparting: July 2012 duration: 11 days activities: hiking & trekking, lodge based, cultural, river rafting, new, new for 2012 pricing: from $3,995 - Croatia
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8 days • from $5,495
Croatia: Islands of Paradise From Split to Dubrovnik, kayaking and cruising the hidden coves of the islands of Dalmatiadeparting: June 2012, September 2012 duration: 8 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, sailing & cruising, multisport, new, new for 2012 pricing: from $5,495 - Czech Republic
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8 days • from $3,395
Czech Republic Private Adventure Walk Through the Czech Republic's Charming Rolling Hills and Vineyardsduration: 8 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, lodge based pricing: from $3,395 - France
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14 days • from $4,995
France: Hiking the GR5 from the Alps to the Sea Hike from the high Alps to the Mediterranean Seadeparting: June 2012, August 2012 duration: 14 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking pricing: from $4,995 -
9 days • from $4,695
France: Trails of the French Riviera Hikes in Provence and the French Riviera on “Le Balcon de la Mediterranée” with long time favorite guide Laurent Langoisseur!departing: May 2012 duration: 9 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking pricing: from $4,695 -
7 days • from $2,795
Mont Blanc Private Adventure Custom day hikes around Mont Blanc—based in Chamonix, Franceduration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, quick escapes pricing: from $2,795 -
10 days • from $4,595
Corsica Inn to Inn Hike one of the world’s top trails on the Scented Islanddeparting: June 2012, September 2012 duration: 10 days activities: hiking & trekking, lodge based pricing: from $4,595 -
12 days • from $5,695
Mont Blanc for the Both of You—an MTS Original! Choose challenging hikes or leisurely activities each day, it's Mont Blanc for everyone!departing: July 2012, September 2012 duration: 12 days activities: hiking & trekking, lodge based, new, cultural, new for 2012 pricing: from $5,695 - Greece
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11 days • from $4,795
Greece: Hiking to Mount Olympus From Athens to the summit in the footsteps of the Godsdeparting: September 2012 duration: 11 days activities: hiking & trekking, popular fall trips, popular summer trips, trips of a lifetime pricing: from $4,795 - Iceland
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10 days • from $4,695
Hiking Iceland's Eastern Fjords Hikes from the colorful ryholite mountians of the remote east, to the icebergs and waterfalls of Iceland's quintessential southern edge!departing: June 2012, July 2012, August 2012 duration: 10 days activities: hiking & trekking pricing: from $4,695 -
30 days • from $11,995
Iceland Epic Coast to Coast Trek A cross-country journey worthy of early Viking explorers—but with a lot more comfort!departing: July 2012 duration: 30 days activities: hiking & trekking, new, overland journeys, new for 2012 pricing: from $11,995 - Ireland
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8 days • from $2,995
Ireland Walking: The Gaelic Explorer A storybook walk through Ireland’s emerald countrysidedeparting: May 2012, July 2012, August 2012 duration: 8 days activities: hiking & trekking pricing: from $2,995 - Italy
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9 days • from $4,595
Italy: Dolomites Private Adventure Hike the Dolomites with your friends and a dedicated guideduration: 9 days activities: hiking & trekking, lodge based pricing: from $4,595 -
9 days • from $4,895
Hiking in Italy: Best of the Dolomites The most comprehensive hiking tour of the Dolomite Mountainsdeparting: July 2012, September 2012 duration: 9 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, popular summer trips pricing: from $4,895 -
8 days • from $4,595
From Rome to the Amalfi Coast with Silvia Giacon Living history and Italian culture with MTS favorite Silvia Giacondeparting: May 2012, September 2012 duration: 8 days activities: cultural, hiking & trekking, lodge based pricing: from $4,595 -
8 days • from $4,695
Sicily Explored with Silvia Giacon Hike and tour your way around Sicily in all its splendordeparting: April 2012, October 2012 duration: 8 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, cultural, new, wildlife, new for 2012 pricing: from $4,695 - Norway
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8 days • from $4,895
Norway: Hiking and Canoeing North of the Arctic Circle Exploring the land of the midnight sun!departing: June 2012, August 2012 duration: 8 days activities: canoeing, hiking & trekking, cultural pricing: from $4,895 - Slovenia
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10 days • from $4,095
Slovenia: Hiking the Julian Alps and Beyond Explore the mountains and vineyards of eastern Europe with the expertsdeparting: July 2012, August 2012 duration: 10 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking pricing: from $4,095 - Spain
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9 days • from $4,695
Spain & France: Hiking Across the Pyrenees A Diverse hiking tour of the Pyrenees, including the Guggenheim Museum and Barcelonadeparting: July 2012, September 2012 duration: 9 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking pricing: from $4,695 -
8 days • from $3,395
Spain: Hiking the Picos de Europa Challenging hikes in a hidden corner of Spaindeparting: July 2012, September 2012 duration: 8 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking pricing: from $3,395 - Switzerland
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12 days • from $3,895
Tour du Mont Blanc A world's best trek with the Mont Blanc experts for over 40 yearsdeparting: June 2012, July 2012, August 2012, September 2012 duration: 12 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, solo travel, trips of a lifetime, most popular pricing: from $3,895 -
12 days • from $4,595
France & Switzerland - The Alps: Hiking the Haute Route from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn Trek the epic Haute Route with the Swiss Alps specialistsdeparting: July 2012, August 2012 duration: 12 days activities: hiking & trekking, popular summer trips pricing: from $4,595 -
8 days • from $3,395
Tour du Mont Blanc Express 6-day version of Tour du Mont Blanc with the Alps hiking specialists for 40 yearsdeparting: June 2012, July 2012, August 2012, September 2012 duration: 8 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, popular summer trips, solo travel, most popular pricing: from $3,395 -
9 days • from $3,795
Hiking the Bernese Alps: Eiger, Monch & Jungfrau Inspiring hikes among the most famous Swiss peaks!departing: August 2012 duration: 9 days activities: hiking & trekking, lodge based pricing: from $3,795 -
9 days • from $3,595
Walking the Classic Swiss Alps NEW ADVENTURE! Alpine villages and peaks: Zermatt, the Gornergrat, and the Matterhorn—minus strenuous hikingdeparting: July 2012, August 2012, September 2012 duration: 9 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, new, new for 2012 pricing: from $3,595 - Turkey
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7 days • from $2,795
Turkey Private Adventure Explore Istanbul & Cappadociaduration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, quick escapes pricing: from $2,795 -
14 days • from $5,495
Turkey: Treasures of Turkey In-depth tour of Ephesus, Cappadocia and Istanbul, plus sailing adventure on the Turquoise Coastdeparting: May 2012, September 2012, October 2012 duration: 14 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, family, sailing & cruising, cultural, popular fall trips, most popular pricing: from $5,495 -
8 days • from $3,495
Turkey: Walking the Lycian Way Hike along the spectacular Turkish Coast on the famed Lycian Waydeparting: April 2012, October 2012 duration: 8 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, lodge based pricing: from $3,495 - United Kingdom
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16 days • from $4,595
Hike England Coast to Coast Hiking England on one of the World's 10 Best Hikesdeparting: June 2012, August 2012, September 2012 duration: 16 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, popular summer trips, trips of a lifetime, most popular pricing: from $4,595 -
7 days • from $2,995
Hiking the Scottish Highlands Pub-to-Pub Hiking in the Beautiful Highlands of Scotlanddeparting: July 2012, August 2012 duration: 7 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, solo travel, quick escapes pricing: from $2,995