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Global warming, shrinking ice caps, dwindling rainforests, species extinction! As a race we have become very adept at striking fear into each others hearts over the state of the environment, without giving too much away as to how, as individuals, we can do our bit to help. Ok, so we can use energy saving light bulbs and put the recycling out once a week in order to reduce some of the burgeoning impact of our day-to-day lives, however what about when we want to go on holiday? It has become more and more common that along with booking a holiday, you will be offered a nice slice of guilt for the cost of a newspaper. The media is all over the impact flying has on the environment and in classic journalistic style, giving us little or no alternative. Even carbon offsetting your flights has developed many detractors with the media, once again, leading the charge!
Here at Exodus we feel the need to offer our clients an alternative to air travel within Europe and to destinations where taking the train can be a viable alternative to flying. Although the exact figures are disputed they look something like this. For a train trip from Paris to Nice the train you will emit in the region of 10kg of CO2, where a plane will emit in the region of 200KG of CO2.
Another great advantage of the train is its relaxed nature. No check in desks, luggage collections and vast airports, overflowing with holidaymakers. The train offers you the ability to pass through Europe with the knowledge that your journey has in fact just become a part of your trip.
For these differing reasons train travel gives us the opportunity to offer our clients a way to get to their chosen destinations in comfort as well as dramatically reducing their environmental impacts.
Make a difference, take the train.
European Holidays by train
8 days from
929
Flight Inclusive. Country: Spain
Andalucia, Spain's largest province, is only a few miles from Morocco and harbours many characteristics from its Moorish history. Rolling plains planted with sunflowers, olives and wheat stretch to the distant mountains and beyond the southern sierras, while long fertile valleys…
Average review rating
based on 42 reviews.
Trip code: TDS
Next departure: 25th May 2013
Max group size: 15
8 days from
1049
Flight Inclusive. Country: Italy
Away from the well-worn tourist trail, parts of Tuscany are still quite remote. We spend our week in the Garfagnana, a beautiful rural enclave flanked by the Appenines and the Alpi Apuane. We discover the picturesque surrounding area on foot, walking from our lodge to the…
Average review rating
based on 14 reviews.
Trip code: ADT
Next departure: 25th May 2013
Max group size: 14
8 days from
799
Flight Inclusive. Country: Spain
Spain's third highest mountain range after the Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada, the Picos de Europa is a spectacular region of limestone peaks, ridges and deep valleys.
A varied landscape of dramatic rocky terrain and lush lower valleys with meadows covered with beautiful…
Average review rating
based on 41 reviews.
Trip code: TSQ
Next departure: 25th May 2013
Max group size: 16
8 days from
1199
Flight Inclusive. Country: Spain
The Picos de Europa is a region of outstanding beauty and has a great variety of habitat types. This dramatic landscape is home to innumerable species of plants and animals, many of which are endemic. On this tour we explore all these different habitats, observing the most…
Average review rating
based on 3 reviews.
Trip code: ASW
Next departure: 29th June 2013
Max group size: 12
8 days from
999
Flight Inclusive. Country: Spain
The Sierra Nevada is a dramatically rich Natural Park, which towers over southern Spain as the second highest mountain range in Europe. With fertile valleys of chestnut forests and high moorlands covered in lavender and broom, we are rewarded with some of the finest walking…
Average review rating
based on 14 reviews.
Trip code: TSN
Next departure: 1st September 2013
Max group size: 12
8 days from
949
Flight Inclusive. Country: Greece
The Greek Islands have much more to offer than most would think: archaeological treasures, history, culture, dramatic landscapes over an azure coloured sea and of course delicious food.
Our week starts in the ancient city of Athens, before heading towards three beautiful…
Average review rating
based on 15 reviews.
Trip code: TEJ
Next departure: 2nd June 2013
Max group size: 18
8 days from
899
Flight Inclusive. Country: Italy
The rural enclave in northwest Tuscany known as the Garfagnana, meaning 'enchanted forests', is an ideal setting for a walking holiday in Italy.
Within reach of the Tuscan gems of Lucca, Pisa and Florence, Garfagnana's appeal lies more in its isolation, lack of tourism…
Average review rating
based on 87 reviews.
Trip code: TDT
Next departure: 1st June 2013
Max group size: 14
8 days from
729
Land only. Country: France
The Loire is the longest river in France, rising in the Massif Central and flowing over 1000km to the Atlantic Ocean. Along its lower reaches, the hunting grounds and lodges of kings and noblemen have grown into extraordinarily ornate chateaux. You will be transported into…
Average review rating
based on 11 reviews.
Trip code: LSR
Next departure: 22nd May 2013
Max group size: 6
8 days from
919
Flight Inclusive. Country: Italy
The Amalfi Coast is one of the most dramatic and beautiful coastlines in Europe. Mountains rise steeply out of the Mediterranean far below and picturesque towns nestle neatly in isolated coves.
While walking the Amalfi Coast we follow mule tracks and old paths through…
Average review rating
based on 146 reviews.
Trip code: TDA
Next departure: 15th June 2013
Max group size: 16
8 days from
949
Flight Inclusive. Country: Spain
Our base, the Cortijo Rosario, is surrounded by arable land and rolling hills dotted with olive trees and sunflowers. The countryside is tranquil, timeless and the area is rich in Moorish history.
From the great cities of Seville and Cordoba to the dramatic hill town…
Average review rating
based on 12 reviews.
Trip code: ADH
Next departure: 15th June 2013
Max group size: 15
8 days from
1249
Flight Inclusive. Country: Italy
Nestled between the Adriatic and Ionian seas, lies the captivating region of Puglia, also known as the 'Heel of the Italy's boot'. For centuries this stretch of land has been the gateway to the East and has been home to numerous civilizations, including Greeks, Romans, Spanish…
Average review rating
based on 2 reviews.
Trip code: MWV
Next departure: 22nd September 2013
Max group size: 16
9 days from
1159
Flight Inclusive. Country: Italy
Sicily has to be one of the most fascinating islands in Europe. There is an incredibly diverse history, thanks to the different marks left by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans and Spanish civilizations. On this comprehensive tour, we explore this stunning island…
Average review rating
based on 12 reviews.
Trip code: ADZ
Next departure: 1st June 2013
Max group size: 18
8 days from
1129
Flight Inclusive. Country: Spain
The Camino de Santiago de Compostela across northern Spain is one of the world's oldest pilgrimage routes. For more than 1000 years pilgrims have made their way to Santiago and in 1987 it was declared the first European Culture Route.
Also known as 'The Way of St James',…
Average review rating
based on 17 reviews.
Trip code: MWC
Next departure: 6th July 2013
Max group size: 16
8 days from
879
Flight Inclusive. Country: Greece
The delightful island of Evia is a real hidden treasure, with old stone paths connecting quaint villages tucked away on the slopes of the mountains.
This walkers' paradise is little known outside of Greece and offers unique history and culture, an authentic atmosphere…
Average review rating
based on 47 reviews.
Trip code: TVE
Next departure: 26th May 2013
Max group size: 18
5 days from
469
Land only. Country: France
The Loire Valley is the perfect place for a long weekend break, exploring the charming chateaux and enjoying a wine tasting or two. The magnificent Loire Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage site and it is the outstanding number of historic towns and villages and great architectural…
Average review rating
based on 2 reviews.
Trip code: LSW
Next departure: 23rd May 2013
Max group size: 6
8 days from
2099
Flight Inclusive. Country: France
For 2013 we have redesigned our itinerary to give you the very highest chance of successfully climbing Mont Blanc (4810m).
The climb is now attempted over three days, by either the Gouter or Cosmiques route depending on departure date. This extra day not only helps…
Average review rating
based on 18 reviews.
Trip code: TWM
Next departure: 20th June 2013
Max group size: 6
8 days from
1049
Flight Inclusive. Country: Italy
The real beginnings of Southern Italy start in the Campania region, a sought-after place since the Romans named it 'happy land'. From our hotel in the quiet village of Bomerano, we visit the famous sites in the Bay of Naples including the extraordinary classical ruins of Herculaneum,…
Average review rating
based on 36 reviews.
Trip code: AVG
Next departure: 1st June 2013
Max group size: 18
New dates and prices will be online soon.
Flight Inclusive. Country: Austria
Mostly known for the quality of its cross-country skiing trails, Ramsau and the Dachstein Plateau are also a fantastic destination for snowshoeing. Nestled in this little Austrian town and the surrounding mountains are numerous winding snowshoe trails just waiting to be explored.…
Average review rating
based on 5 reviews.
Trip code: CAQ
Next departure:
Max group size:
8 days from
599
Land only. Countries: Germany, Austria
Follow the curves and bends of the Danube as it flows through steep-sided valleys and wide riverside woods towards beautiful Vienna. The densely wooded slopes and ravine forests help to create the setting for one of the most significant river landscapes of Central Europe.…
Average review rating
based on 7 reviews.
Trip code: LSV
Next departure: 25th May 2013
Max group size: 6
8 days from
1149
Flight Inclusive. Country: Italy
This week long trip offers the opportunity to explore the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Sicily's Aeolian Islands and Mt Etna.
The seven islands that make up the archipelago are named as UNESCO World heritage sites and you can see why; black sand beaches, thermal springs…
Average review rating
based on 22 reviews.
Trip code: TEL
Next departure: 9th June 2013
Max group size: 15
8 days from
1079
Flight Inclusive. Country: Greece
The Peloponnese is arguably the most interesting part of Greece when it comes to history, archeology and mythology.
Our week of cycling will take us through fascinating classical history and a superb variety of landscapes, from the azure blue of the sea to the green…
Average review rating
based on 4 reviews.
Trip code: MWH
Next departure: 7th September 2013
Max group size: 16
4 days from
899
Flight Inclusive. Country: Italy
Mt Etna is one of the highest volcanoes in Europe and one of the world's most active. It rises to 3350m above sea level at the summit craters, but this height varies as a result of on-going constructive and destructive explosive activity that constantly reshapes the summit…
Average review rating
based on 3 reviews.
Trip code: CIE
Next departure: 30th December 2013
Max group size: 15
8 days from
879
Flight Inclusive. Country: Slovenia
The Julian Alps are the most easterly extension of the great Alpine Range. The jagged limestone peaks hold some of Europe's best scenery and walking, with Mount Triglav (the highest in Slovenia) at the centre of the range, and the glacial lakes of Bohinj and Bled far below. …
Average review rating
based on 8 reviews.
Trip code: TVL
Next departure: 26th May 2013
Max group size: 16
8 days from
919
Flight Inclusive. Country: Slovenia
Little known outside Slovenia, the Julian Alps are the unsung mountains of Europe. A small but growing band of enthusiasts is learning about the wonders of trekking in this spectacular range. Our first and last nights are spent in the pretty lakeside town of Bled, but the…
Average review rating
based on 12 reviews.
Trip code: TVJ
Next departure: 21st July 2013
Max group size: 16
8 days from
999
Flight Inclusive. Country: Spain
Our ride begins in the whitewashed cliff-top town of Ronda and moves on across the rural high sierras of Andalucia and through some very impressive, yet little-known landscapes.
Following roads that for centuries echoed with the sound of Berber and Arab warlords and…
Average review rating
based on 4 reviews.
Trip code: MWG
Next departure: 14th September 2013
Max group size: 16
8 days from
949
Flight Inclusive. Country: Slovenia
On the banks of the stunning Soca River, the small town of Kobarid is a mecca for water-based adventure seekers.
Running down from the Julian Alps, the crystal-clear waters offer ideal conditions for a variety of adventurous activities. Five different activities are…
Average review rating
based on 14 reviews.
Trip code: AVQ
Next departure: 26th May 2013
Max group size: 16
8 days from
1699
Flight Inclusive. Countries: France, Switzerland
What better way to enjoy this spectacular part of the Alps than with a little added luxury? Based in a comfortable 4-star hotel in the heart of Chamonix town, the boutiques, cafes and restaurants are a short stroll from your door. Each day you will gain height into the surrounding…
Trip code: TWE
Next departure: 15th June 2013
Max group size: 16
8 days from
739
Land only. Country: France
Burgundy styles itself 'The Land of Great Art and Good Living'. The landscape is an attractive patchwork of lush pastures and broad-leaved woodlands, interspersed with extensive vineyards.
This is one of France's foremost wine regions and we will be passing some of…
Average review rating
based on 3 reviews.
Trip code: LSQ
Next departure: 22nd May 2013
Max group size: 6
9 days from
999
Flight Inclusive. Country: Spain
The Camino de Santiago de Compostela across northern Spain is one of the world's oldest pilgrimage routes.
For more than 1000 years pilgrims have made their way to Santiago and in 1987 it was declared the first European Culture Route. Also known as 'The Way of St James',…
Average review rating
based on 2 reviews.
Trip code: TSO
Next departure: 15th June 2013
Max group size: 16
8 days from
899
Land only. Country: France
This eight day trip gives you plenty of time to really enjoy this beautiful region. Provence is renowned for welcoming cyclists to its quiet roads and for its rolling lavender fields and picturesque hill-top villages.
As a cycling destination it couldn't be more perfect.…
Average review rating
based on 8 reviews.
Trip code: LSM
Next departure: 25th May 2013
Max group size: 6
14 days from
999
Land only. Countries: Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
For nearly 3000km the Danube flows through the heart of Central Europe. The cycle path along the river is the perfect means to explore this beautiful area.
In Austria it runs through steep-sided valleys and wide riverside woods, visiting historic towns and cities such…
Average review rating
based on 2 reviews.
Trip code: LSD
Next departure: 26th May 2013
Max group size: 6
New dates and prices will be online soon.
Land only. Country: Belgium
A unique chance to ride like the professionals on the amazing roads of the 2013 Ronde Van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders).
This is one of a handful of 'Spring Classics' races contested each year in Northern Europe by some of the world's finest elite-level racers. The…
Trip code: MSF
Next departure:
Max group size:
15 days from
1779
Flight Inclusive. Countries: Switzerland, France
The Haute Route is one of Europe's best known long distance ski-touring routes; running roughly parallel is a spectacular and demanding summer trek from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn.
The route covers approximately 100km and travels west to east, across seven alpine…
Average review rating
based on 16 reviews.
Trip code: TWH
Next departure: 30th June 2013
Max group size: 14
8 days from
969
Flight Inclusive. Country: France
Located on the Franco-Italian border, on the edge of the warm Mediterranean sea, Menton is a delight for any visitor.
It is easy to see how it earned its nickname 'The Pearl of France,' combining a city of gardens, seaport, beach resort and a paradise for hikers all…
Average review rating
based on 2 reviews.
Trip code: TEK
Next departure: 1st June 2013
Max group size: 15
8 days from
849
Flight Inclusive. Country: Turkey
Southern Turkey is perhaps not the first place that springs to mind when considering your next trekking destination. However, the Taurus Mountains form a chain that runs parallel to the Mediterranean coast from Lake Egridir in the west to the upper reaches of the Euphrates…
Trip code: TTT
Next departure: 15th June 2013
Max group size: 16
8 days from
879
Flight Inclusive. Country: Spain
Starting from the small alpine village of Guadarrama we follow a southern arm of the famous Camino de Santiago, crossing the Guadarrama mountains, through pine forests and shrub-filled pastures, as far as the stunning city of Segovia.
The Sierra de Guadarrama is a rugged…
Average review rating
based on 7 reviews.
Trip code: MWM
Next departure: 7th September 2013
Max group size: 16
8 days from
869
Land only. Country: France
The Gironde Estuary is formed by the meeting of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers and, after flowing for over 80km, it makes its grand entrance into the Atlantic Ocean by the historic lighthouse of Cordouan. On this peninsula the Bordeaux vineyards have been growing for centuries…
Average review rating
based on 2 reviews.
Trip code: LSB
Next departure: 25th May 2013
Max group size: 6
New dates and prices will be online soon.
Flight Inclusive. Country: Italy
Once the royal hunting reserve of Vittorio Emanuele II, the Gran Paradiso National Park is a wild landscape that offers some of the most stunning scenery in the Alps. The park takes its name from the Gran Paradiso Massif (4061m) and includes four different valleys, three of…
Average review rating
based on 1 review.
Trip code: CAD
Next departure:
Max group size:
10 days from
949
Flight Inclusive. Country: Albania
Albania is a fascinating, little known Mediterranean country situated just north of mainland Greece with an incredible history set impressively against a wild and rugged landscape.
Past civilisations have each left their mark, mainly the Romans and Byzantines, which…
Average review rating
based on 1 review.
Trip code: AVL
Next departure: 2nd June 2013
Max group size: 20
8 days from
929
Flight Inclusive. Countries: Austria, Germany
South of Innsbruck among the green meadows of the Gschnitzal Valley lies Trins, a charming village with authentic Tyrolean buildings and easy access to some wonderful walking. On our journey through ancient villages filled with onion-domed churches, we learn why Tyroleans…
Average review rating
based on 35 reviews.
Trip code: TET
Next departure: 6th July 2013
Max group size: 18
15 days from
1899
Flight Inclusive. Country: Italy
Venice, Florence, Rome and Naples need no introduction as historically fascinating and architecturally impressive cities. Each reveal very different characteristics of Italian culture and boast some delicious traditional dishes, such as the Florentine 'ribollito' or Neapolitan…
Trip code: ADI
Next departure: 29th September 2013
Max group size: 16
6 days from
569
Land only. Country: France
If you have a little less time to hand, this six day itinerary packs in the highlights. With great cultural, historical and culinary interest to be explored, we pass through a number of typical Provencal market towns from the ancient cliff top town of Gordes to bright red-ochre…
Average review rating
based on 3 reviews.
Trip code: LSL
Next departure: 23rd May 2013
Max group size: 6
New dates and prices will be online soon.
Flight Inclusive. Country: Germany
In the beautiful Bavarian mountains, not far from the famous resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, lies the small town of Oberammergau.
Known for its production of a Passion Play every 10 years since 1634, Oberammergau is also one of the best cross-country skiing destinations…
Trip code: CYO
Next departure:
Max group size:
9 days from
999
Flight Inclusive. Countries: Albania, Kosovo
Situated just north of mainland Greece, Albania is an ideal destination for walking thanks to its varied and undiscovered terrain.
This fascinating, little-known Mediterranean country has a wild and rugged landscape where agricultural life remains unchanged for years…
Trip code: TVZ
Next departure: 12th June 2013
Max group size: 16
8 days from
799
Flight Inclusive. Country: Spain
The high plains of Old Castile encompass the beautiful Sierra de las Mamblas, situated to the south of the city of Burgos. Exploration reveals a landscape of surprising variety: conical summits rise from rolling uplands; north-facing slopes tumble abruptly in craggy escarpments…
Average review rating
based on 12 reviews.
Trip code: TSR
Next departure: 25th May 2013
Max group size: 16
New dates and prices will be online soon.
Flight Inclusive. Countries: Austria, Italy
Each year, the Dolomitenlauf attracts skiers from around the world looking to take part in an exciting event in some of the most beautiful mountains in Europe.
This Worldloppet race offers a fantastic 42km course and the enthusiastic crowd along the track helps make…
Average review rating
based on 2 reviews.
Trip code: CMM
Next departure:
Max group size:
8 days from
999
Flight Inclusive. Country: Italy
Val di Fassa lies between Marmolada (3343m), the Dolomites' highest peak, and Catinaccio (2981m), the famous long ridge that glows red in the setting sun.
Based in the lively town of Moena, locally known as the gateway to the Dolomites, we are ideally situated to access…
Average review rating
based on 17 reviews.
Trip code: TEI
Next departure: 13th July 2013
Max group size: 18
8 days from
999
Flight Inclusive. Country: Turkey
Turkey has long been underrated as a trekking destination, but with the fairytale rock formations of Cappadocia to enchant its visitors it should not be overlooked. The unique landscape was formed by the eruptions of three volcanoes; Mount Erciyes, Mount Hasan and Mount Melendiz.…
Trip code: TTG
Next departure: 8th June 2013
Max group size: 16


