What We Do

We offer fully guided multi-day tours of different activity types throughout Europe and beyond. Choose one of our scheduled departures or ask us to start a new or private departure for your group! See the FAQ section at the bottom of this blog post for more information.

Two women walking on cypress alley in Tuscany

Walking & Hiking

We can design tours for almost any walking level (depending on the terrain, of course!), and have tours that go from casual strolls to challenging Alpine hiking. The activity level is clearly defined so you know what awaits you, and you can opt out of an activity if it’s too strenuous.

Wild Sage what we do cycling & e-biking

Cycling & E-Biking

Sometimes the best way to see a place is 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, you still have to pedal!). Other options include mountain bikes or “hybrid” style bicycles.

“Light Active” Tours

You don’t have to go on a hike to get your steps in, and sometimes a full day in a city or archaeological site can be just as active as an organized walk. We’re also not as young as we used to be so we’re happy to offer tours that are softer on aging bodies. So you may climb up to visit a Spanish castle, or wander for two hours over Ancient Greek ruins, or climb to the roof of a Medieval Cathedral to see the view. That’s still “active” in our book!

Women and a man at cooking lesson in Morocco

Thematic Tours

Choose from a variety of thematic elements to design your tour around, like:

Food and wine
Art and architecture
History and archaeological sites
Local traditions and artisans
Or… you tell us!

How it works:

Choose one of our scheduled tours or ask us to set up a custom tour for you (ideally min. 6 people but we can get started with fewer). Let us know your preferred activity level and cultural interests and we’ll set up the perfect tour for you. From challenging hikes to city strolls, and from road biking to a day on a catamaran, in sea kayaks, at the museum, or just a classic “road trip,” we’re open to all kinds of tours.

DESTINATIONS: 

ITALY

  • Tuscany: Land of cypress trees and rolling hills, verdant vineyards and hilltop towns, Tuscany has so many beautiful things to see that we’ve developed a variety of itineraries. See Classic Chianti or get off-the-beaten-track in the southeast or along the coast. Claire has lived in Florence for over 20 years and Manu lived in Siena for almost as long, so we know our Tuscany well!
  • Puglia: The tourists have finally found Puglia and some destinations are already well-trodden, but we just spent a few weeks exploring some of the more remote destinations and we can’t wait to show it to you! Start and end in Bari, central hub of “the heel of the boot” of Italy, then explore a handful of UNESCO World Heritage sites as you indulge in the food and wine. Spring and Fall departures possible!
  • Piedmont: This region in northern Italy has so much delicious food and wine that we could do a tour based solely on that (see Stanley Tucci’s episode on “Searching for Italy” and you’ll see what we mean!). Manu and Melissa just put together a fabulous new walking tour.
  • Dolomites: Nothing can prepare you for the awesome spectacle of the Dolomites mountains in northern Italy, whose soaring limestone peaks jut out high above you as you walk on narrow paths or in wide green valleys. Pair the sights with rich South Tyrolean food and the local German-speaking culture and you’ll feel a world away from the rest of Italy! We have two different itineraries. See our classic Val di Gardena & Ampezzo trip or the new (and slightly easier) Val di Funes & Rendena! There are two departures in our summer calendar for 2026. Or see our brand-new photography tour that starts in Venice!
  • Liguria/Cinque Terre: We’ve guided hiking tours in the famed Cinque Terre for 25 years but know there’s a lot more to see in Liguria. And we know how to show you the best while avoiding the crowds!
  • Naples/Amalfi Coast: Southern Italy beckons with its bright sunshine and terraced lemon groves, and Naples is one of Italy’s most vibrant cities. Add a trip to Pompeii or Herculaneum, a few days on the islands (Ischia, Procida, Capri) and a limoncello in Amalfi and you’ve got a winning holiday!
  • Sardinia: This wild and rugged island has a fascinating history that goes back to Neolithic times, and if the history doesn’t get you the miles of white-sand beaches will. Manu lived here as a child and it will always hold a special place in her heart. We have a guaranteed departure for May 2026 that only has a few spots left!
  • Sicily: The biggest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily is a rich treasure trove of natural beauty and historical sites. Come for the Greek temples and Baroque hilltop towns, stay for the fabulous food and wine. Try our classic itinerary or our new version which skips the Ragusa area in favor of Mt. Etna and Taormina!
  • Sicily Walking Tour: We also have a marvelous round-the-island walking tour. Contact us for more information!
  • Umbria: This central region of Italy has so many beautiful towns that it’s hard to pick only a few! From the ancient hilltop town of Perugia to the former Etruscan stronghold of Orvieto, you’ll find a rich history as well as some of Italy’s best food and wine.

* we can also do Rome and Venice as well as Abruzzo, Le Marche, Molise, and more!

OTHER DESTINATIONS:

  • Portugal: Our Algarve walking tour offers beautiful hikes and a day on sea kayaks. Start in Lisbon and spend a week on Portugal’s southern coast! We’re also working on a hiking tour in the Azores Islands (also part of Portugal) so stay tuned for that!!
  • Cuba: We have both cultural and walking tours to Cuba that are open for U.S. citizens! Claire & Manu accompanied our first ever Cuba tour in March of 2024 and loved it, so we also designed a Walking Tour.
  • Greece: From the islands to the mountains and the historical sites (and the FOOD!) Greece is a vacation paradise and we’re happy to design a tour just for you!
  • Morocco: Claire did our first Morocco in October 2024 and Manu joined her on our 2025 departure and loved it! We have a new tour on deck for October of 2026 so contact us for details!
  • France: Our new walking tour in the Provence and Le Gard regions of southern France is part Classic (Avignon, Les Alpilles, St. Remy) and part WOW (the Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct, and the flamingoes and cowboys of the Camargue). Claire and Melissa started their careers doing tours in Provence so we’re always happy to get back to la douce France!
  • Croatia & Slovenia: A short hop across the Adriatic, Croatia still feels quite different from neighboring Italy — even though it was under Venetian control for centuries! Come explore the islands, mountains, waterfalls, and charming port towns of this rich nation. Combine this with a tour through beautiful Slovenia or spend a week there exploring the pristine nature of the Julian Alps, beautiful Lake Bled, and the charming capital city of Ljubljana.
  • Turkey: We ran a private trip to Turkey in 2023 and were delighted to return to the glittering blue waters of “the Turquoise Coast.” Start with 3 marvelous days in Istanbul and then spend a week exploring the southern coast on your own private wooden yacht! Or ask us about our 2027 departure to Istanbul and Cappadocia!
  • Mexico: We’ve just added a Mexico trip to our roster and can’t wait to see it in person! Start in Mexico City and see “magical towns,” try delicious food and wine, and see a Monarch Butterfy nature preserve.
  • Spain: There is so much to see in Spain, we feel we’ve only just scratched the surface — but give us time and we’ll add more to our roster!
  • Jordan: We’re dreaming of adding a tour to the ruins of Petra and the desert of Wadi Rum in Jordan, so watch this space!