Active & Cultural Tours
in Southern Europe and Beyond
WILD SAGE
What Makes Us Special
LOCAL EXPERT GUIDES
Our experienced guides are enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and love what they do.
HANDPICKED ADVENTURES
We research all of our tours thoroughly to assure you get the best out of every holiday.
EXCITING DESTINATIONS
From the big names to the coolest destinations you’ve never heard of, we’ve got it all!
TRAVEL WITH US
Discover Our Tours
Walking & Hiking
We can design tours for almost any walking level (depending on the terrain, of course!), and have tours that go from easy outings to the challenging Alpine hiking of the Dolomites mountains The activity level on our scheduled tours is clearly defined so you know…
Cycling & E-Biking
Some of our guides are also cyclists, and they’d be happy to show you around on two wheels. We can usually find road bikes for rent in most destinations, or try an e-bike, which allows all of the fun with a fraction of the effort (though don’t be fooled…
“Light Active” Tours
You don’t have to go on a “hike” to get your steps in, and sometimes a full day out in a city or exploring an archaeological site can be just as “active” as an organized walk. We’re also aware that we’re not as young as we once were, so we’re happy to offer tours that are…
What Our Customers Say
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Athens & the Greek Islands
We just completed this amazing trip with Claire and her local tour expert in Greece and the Islands. We LOVE putting ourselves in Claire's hands because we know (having enjoyed an amazing tour in Italy with her years ago) that she scouts all the best untouristed hotels and restaurants for amazing beach locations with easy access to towns and the most amazing culinary experiences (indulging us in a dessert specialty and bakery treat every so often). Her hiking, kayaking, and sailing excursions are nothing short of spectacular fun. Claire's hunt for historical and scenic adventure (not to mention her professionalism and ongoing friendship) is what is going to set the Wild Sage experience above other travel companies. I can't wait to schedule our next trip--THANK YOU!
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Piedmont Gourmet Walking Tour
I’d never been on a tour before and wasn’t sure what to expect, but this trip exceeded all my hopes. Manu and Melissa created an excellent trip that included beautiful hikes, history, delicious local food & wine, charming hotels, a really fun cooking class and more. Everything was presented with keen knowledge and joy. We all felt so well taken care of! They could not have been more thoughtful. They quietly moved the vans in the early mornings to accommodate people’s various hiking desires and when I had a bit of a medical emergency Manu very generously took the day to help me get it sorted. I can’t recommend Wild Sage any more vigorously! I’d love to take another trip with them!
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Portugal Algarve Coast Multisport
Wild Sage offers an unforgettable travel experience from start to finish. Thoughtfully curated and impeccably organized, every detail —transportation, lodging, meals, and activities— was taken care of, leaving us free to enjoy the beauty of Portugal. From hiking dramatic cliffs to kayaking through sea caves, each day was filled with adventure and stunning landscapes. Claire, Manu, and Ana’s personal touch made the journey feel like traveling with friends. I can’t recommend them enough for anyone seeking a meaningful and joyful experience in Portugal!
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Piedmont Gourmet Walking Tour
Manu is a bundle of sunshine and enthusiasm in a truly wonderful package. We were invited to a customized tour (so not exactly what you see here) in the Piedmont area with friends who had traveled with her before. They insist they will never travel in Italy without her, and we soon learned why. Manu is incredibly knowledgeable, and what she doesn’t know she is quick to learn. She goes out of her way to accommodate the wishes (and sometimes quirks) of her clients and seems more like one of the gang than a guide in her willingness to engage and adapt. Her knowledge of the history and culture, and her language skills and attention to detail make her the clear leader of said gang! From hiking (partially in the Maritime Alps) and a stay at a truly lovely, and remote hotel, to visiting the wine caves, to eating in fabulous restaurants, this trip really gave us a grand overview of the area – thanks to Manu’s early planning and excellent execution. She never hesitated to make ‘one more stop’ to be sure we got the most from our time with her. She was always on the lookout for things to add to our tour and to future tours. Those of you who take future tours will benefit from her efforts. Manu even has a magic pack with cures for blisters and other hiking maladies. Manu and Wild Sage exceeded our loftiest hopes for a wonderful trip and we look forward to traveling with her again someday.
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Cuba: Music, Culture & Cuisine
Have you ever tried to express something so far beyond your expectations that it seems almost beyond words? I'm struggling to find the right ones to sum up my Cuba trip (Feb/Mar 2025) with Wild Sage. I was not a tour group traveler. I have always preferred to travel with a few close friends or solo. Twice I tried going with a tour but frankly I'm just too independent, too impatient, too spoiled perhaps. Now I realize that I had just never experienced the right company and I can't wait to go with them again, anywhere. From the minute I signed onto this trip the communications from both Manu and Claire were timely, succinct, relevant and extremely useful. Their natural combination of professional and friendly worked some kind of magic so that by the time we met in Cuba we individuals had already turned into a congenial group. Their planning and pacing was carefully planned to allow for both learning and roaming; their local guides were extraordinary, open people who love their country and opened our eyes to its beauty and challenges; their selected variety of experiences and locales offered a wide look into a unique and varied country; their thoughtfulness to our group and to the Cuban people we met was unparalleled. Start packing - you simply cannot make a better choice for fulfilling your travel dreams than to go with Wild Sage!