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!
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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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Sardinia: Hiking through History
Sardinia with Wild Sage was fantastic. Discovering the sophisticated ancient Nuragic civilization, searching for the last remaining wild horses in Europe, beaches that literally glitter, and a deep gorge filled with boulders as big as buildings are just some of the highlights. The scenery and history was only matched by delicious local specialties and local wines. From farmhouse to resort we discovered new vistas and regional history each day. Oh did I mention the Roman ruins, kayaking and craft gin tasting?
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Puglia: The Spectacular South
We enjoyed a fun filled week full of varied scenic walks and historical insights from our guides and locals. Outstanding local accommodations made us feel welcome and relaxed. Traditional dishes, local wines and a plethora of choices of excellent fresh dishes made for some tough choices on what to enjoy each night.
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Cuba: Music, Culture & Cuisine
My wife Ruth and I participated in Wild Sage’s winter 2025 tour of Cuba. This was one of the more interesting trips we’ve been on because Cuba is so unique in the world. Claire and Manu did so much to give us access to the country, its people, and institutions that never would have been possible on our own. They arranged for wonderful non-government operated hotels and restaurants and activities that provided a multi-faceted view into Cuba: city walks, dance performances, an Afro-Cuban choir performance, mojito-making and cooking lessons, live music, a Santeria ritual experience, a percussion lesson, and more. Besides themselves, Claire and Manu arranged for local guides who were all very impressive in their knowledge of the country and its history and provided well-informed answers to our group’s many questions about how things work in Cuba. They also knew local restaurants and places worth visiting in Havana and the other cities where we stayed. There were great meals and our group of 14 was very compatible and fun to spend 10 days with. Lots of good conversations and many laughs. Our Havana hotel had a rooftop terrace restaurant and bar and leisurely breakfasts and late night gatherings on the roof became a regular activity and time to get to know our fellow travelers. We’ve travelled with Claire and Manu before and, as always, they were always on top of things, responsive to needs that popped up as the tour progressed and providing the right mix of structure and down time. I’m so glad to have had this experience.
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Piedmont Gourmet Walking Tour
I took this trip with a group of my girlfriends. It was the best trip of my life! Seriously. It was so well planned and executed. We were blessed to have two very experienced guides; Manu and Melissa. They took such great care of us, even breaking up some of the hikes so the less-athletic gals could participate but also have a more comfortable, shorter hike. Every accommodation was beautiful with great views. And the food was over the top. After spending a couple of days in Rome on our own before Piedmont, it was great to get away from the crowds and experience the beautiful countryside and the slower pace in Piedmont. I would highly recommend this trip with WildSage.
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Sicily Coast-to-Coast
Our trip to Sicily with Wild Sage in mid-October (perfect time of year) could not have been better. With Claire as our guide/interpreter and Giuseppe as our intrepid driver, we spent 10 days exploring the island from modern cities to Baroque towns to ancient temples, from the coast to the interior. All we had to do was soak in the amazing environment and enjoy ourselves – everything else was taken care of for us. The food, wine, and cannoli were delightful, the hotels and country inns lovely. We had any number of experiences (visiting a cheese maker, a cart-making shop, an ancient ritual bath deep under a church, a Roman villa with spectacular mosaics) that we undoubtedly would have missed had we not been with Claire. She not only planned a great itinerary but was also attuned to our group’s interests and differing energy levels. This was our first trip with a personal guide, and we’re sold on the concept – especially with Claire and Wild Sage.