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
Hiking Wild Scotland
Hiking and Kayaking Croatia & Montenegro
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Cultural Exploration
The Camino de Santiago with Erik Perez
Treasures of Turkey
From the Caspian to the Black Sea: Azerbaijan & Georgia
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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:
- Albania
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10 days • from $6,995
Albania and Kosovo Discovery with Richard Bangs An Exploration of Albania and Kosovo – from Mountains to Sea!departing: July 2013 duration: 10 days activities: river rafting, hiking & trekking, rafting, cultural, new, new for 2013 pricing: from $6,995 - Azerbaijan
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17 days • from $4,395
NEW From the Caspian to the Black Sea: Azerbaijan & Georgia Exploring the mountains, glaciers, and ancient architecture of Eurasia with expert Rob Smurrdeparting: August 2013, September 2013 duration: 17 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, new pricing: from $4,395 - Bosnia and Herzegowina
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10 days • from $3,795
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA (BiH) AND MONTENEGRO: A HIKER'S PARADISE Hike the less-frequented Dinaric Alps with MTS, the first North American adventure travel company to open its doors to Bosniadeparting: July 2013, August 2013, July 2014, August 2014 duration: 10 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, cultural pricing: from $3,795 - Croatia
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8 days • from $3,795
HIKING AND KAYAKING CROATIA AND MONTENEGRO Explore the beauty of Southern Dalmatia on foot and by kayak with the added bonus of Montenegro!departing: June 2013, August 2013, September 2013, May 2014, June 2014, July 2014, September 2014 duration: 8 days activities: sea kayaking, lodge based, hiking & trekking, kayaking, cultural, new, popular summer trips pricing: from $3,795 - Finland
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14 days • from $4,695
NEW Finland, Russia & Estonia Cultural Tour with Rob Smurr Explore the Gulf of Finland & the Baltic Triangle with Professor Rob Smurrdeparting: August 2013 duration: 14 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, cultural, new, overland journeys pricing: from $4,695 - France
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14 days • from $4,995
HIKING THE GR5: ALPS TO THE SEA Trek the Alps along ancient trade routes from the mountains down to the Mediterranean Sea—a unique classicdeparting: June 2013, June 2014 duration: 14 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, popular summer trips pricing: from $4,995 -
7 days • from $2,995
MONT BLANC PRIVATE ADVENTURE Custom day hikes around Mont Blanc—based in Chamonix, Franceduration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, quick escapes, lodge based, solo travel, most popular, popular summer trips pricing: from $2,995 -
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: August 2013, August 2014 duration: 12 days activities: hiking & trekking, lodge based, new, cultural, new for 2013, most popular pricing: from $5,695 - Greece
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11 days • from $4,795
GREECE HIKING TO MOUNT OLYMPUS A unique summit to the home of the gods with MTS Senior Guide Erik Perezdeparting: September 2013, June 2014 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 Hike among the colorful rhyolite mountains of the remote east, to the icebergs and waterfalls of Iceland's quintessential southern edge—only with MTS!departing: June 2013, July 2013, August 2013, June 2014, July 2014, August 2014 duration: 10 days activities: hiking & trekking, overland journeys, popular summer trips pricing: from $4,695 - Italy
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9 days • from $5,095
HIKING THE BEST OF THE DOLOMITES The most comprehensive hiking tour of the spectacular Dolomite Mountains availabledeparting: June 2013, September 2013, June 2014, July 2014, September 2014 duration: 9 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, popular summer trips pricing: from $5,095 -
12 days • from $6,095
NEW The Alta Via of the Dolomites The Dolomites—above the trees and away from the crowdsdeparting: September 2013 duration: 12 days activities: hiking & trekking, new pricing: from $6,095 - Romania
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10 days • from $3,495
NEW Hike to the Heart of Transylvania with John Yost From Bucharest to Brasov—Romania’s National Parks and Historic Landmarksdeparting: August 2013, September 2013 duration: 10 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, cultural, new, popular summer trips pricing: from $3,495 - Slovenia
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10 days • from $3,995
HIKING SLOVENIA: JULIAN ALPS & BEYOND Explore the path less traveled in the mountains and vineyards of Eastern Europe’s best-kept secretdeparting: July 2013, August 2013 duration: 10 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, most popular, popular summer trips pricing: from $3,995 - Spain
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9 days • from $4,795
ACROSS THE PYRENEES The most comprehensive trek of the Pyrenees, from Bilbao to Barcelonadeparting: July 2013, September 2013, July 2014, August 2014 duration: 9 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, popular summer trips pricing: from $4,795 -
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SPAIN: HIKING THE PICOS DE EUROPA An incomparable mountain trek through one of Spain’s greatest secrets with MTS Senior Guide Erik Perezdeparting: September 2013, June 2014, September 2014 duration: 8 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking pricing: from $3,395 -
11 days • from $5,295
THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO WITH ERIK PEREZ — NEW! Follow the famous medieval pilgrimage trail from France into Spain on this epic questdeparting: October 2013, May 2014, September 2014, October 2014 duration: 11 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, new, most popular, popular fall trips, popular spring trips, trips of a lifetime pricing: from $5,295 - Switzerland
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12 days • from $4,295
TOUR DU MONT BLANC A world's best trek with the Mont Blanc experts for over 40 yearsdeparting: July 2013, August 2013, September 2013, June 2014, July 2014, August 2014, September 2014 duration: 12 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, trips of a lifetime, most popular, popular summer trips pricing: from $4,295 -
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HIKING THE HAUTE ROUTE – FROM MONT BLANC TO THE MATTERHORN Trek the very challenging and less-traveled Haute Route with the Alps specialistsdeparting: July 2013, August 2013, July 2014, August 2014 duration: 12 days activities: hiking & trekking, popular summer trips, most popular pricing: from $4,695 -
8 days • from $3,595
TOUR DU MONT BLANC EXPRESS A 6-day version of our Tour du Mont Blanc with the Alps hiking specialists for 40 yearsdeparting: July 2013, August 2013, September 2013, June 2014, July 2014, August 2014, September 2014 duration: 8 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, popular summer trips, solo travel, most popular pricing: from $3,595 -
9 days • from $3,795
HIKING THE BERNESE ALPS: EIGER, MÖNCH & JUNGFRAU Inspiring hikes and fairy-tale villages among Switzerland’s most famous peaks!departing: July 2013, August 2013, July 2014, August 2014 duration: 9 days activities: hiking & trekking, lodge based, most popular pricing: from $3,795 -
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HIKING THE CLASSIC SWISS ALPS Switzerland's classic alpine villages and peaks: Zermatt, Gornergrat, and Matterhorn—minus strenuous hiking—with the travel company that has specialized in the Alps for decades!departing: July 2013, August 2013, July 2014, August 2014, September 2014 duration: 9 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, popular summer trips, most popular pricing: from $3,595 -
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NEW THE MONTE ROSA CIRCUIT Trek with MTS Senior Guides in a glaciated paradise around the second-highest peak of the Alps!departing: August 2013, July 2014, August 2014 duration: 9 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, new, popular summer trips, new for 2013, most popular pricing: from $4,595 - Turkey
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7 days • from $3,295
Turkey Private Adventure Explore Istanbul & Cappadociaduration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, quick escapes, solo travel, popular fall trips, popular spring trips pricing: from $3,295 -
14 days • from $5,695
Treasures of Turkey Explore the best of Turkey by land and by sea through the eyes of MTS’ local history specialists!departing: September 2013, October 2013, May 2014, September 2014, October 2014 duration: 14 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, family vacations, cruising, cultural, popular fall trips, most popular pricing: from $5,695 - United Kingdom
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16 days • from $4,995
ENGLAND COAST TO COAST Explore Ancient Britain on one of the world's 10 best hikes—an epic adventure!departing: July 2013, August 2013, September 2013, July 2014, August 2014, September 2014 duration: 16 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, popular summer trips, trips of a lifetime, most popular, overland journeys pricing: from $4,995 -
9 days • from $3,995
NEW: HIKING WILD SCOTLAND Experience the wild beauty of the Outer Hebrides and Cairngorms National Parkdeparting: June 2013, August 2013, September 2013, June 2014, August 2014 duration: 9 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, new, cultural, popular summer trips pricing: from $3,995