Poland is big this year for visitors to Europe, and Turkey is making a comeback. That’s the word from active European holiday specialist Utracks, which on Tuesday released its boldest brochure ever – 84 pages – spearheaded by a range of Earlybird suggestions.The 84-page catalogue is jammed with active tours covering 40 destinations – and that’s just the starting point. UTracks.com has over 460 active tours in Europe. The 2020 selection includes 35 new tours from England’s Thames Path East Walk to Turkey’s Lycian Coast Cycle.
UTracks General Manager, Kate Baker says, “the team have been ‘burning the midnight oil’ finalising the new itineraries for the 2020 brochure”. “Each year, we comb Europe’s most remarkable landscapes and cultural hotspots to create a unique collection of guided and self-guided walking and cycling holidays that take travellers off the tourist beat,” Baker said.
With Poland now the latest ‘must visit’ destination, an expected favourite in 2020 is UTracks’ new eight-day self-guided Pieniny and Tatra Mountains walk.
“I’m excited about experiencing this walk next year. The region is visually stunning and filled with many cultural highlights like the picturesque village of Jaworki with its renowned jazz concerts,” Baker said.
“The benefits of staying active while travelling are well documented. Slowing down the travel pace to the spin of a bike wheel or footsteps on a pilgrim trail, allow for an immersive experience and is on trend for 2020.”
MEANWHILE, travellers can save up to 10% on a wide range of UTracks trips for new bookings made until 25 October 2019.
Currently 2020 European holidays are great value for money, with many airlines offering excellent-value Early Bird airfares. When these are combined with UTracks’ Active Europe itineraries, travellers receive excellent value with inclusions such as accommodation, many meals, luggage transfers on self-guided trips, experienced local guides for guided trips, bikes for cycling trips, and complete back up and support.
In Sydney on Tuesday, UTracks general manager, Kate Baker (left) and travel writer Jill Varley, with Livio Goetz, director Australia and New Zealand at Switzerland Tourism
Here are just some of the exciting Early Bird Trips on offer:
Via Dinarica: Bosnia to Montengro Walk – NEW for 2020
Walk a section of the Via Dinarica, the long distance walking trail through 8 Balkan countries. Our 7 day Via Dinarica: Bosnia to Montenegro guided walk includes the most breathtaking section of the Via Dinarica, a route filled with hidden natural gems and culture that crosses national parks and countries. Save 10 per cent and pay from $2025 per person if you book between 25 September and 25 October 2019. The trip includes accommodation in a range of hotels and guesthouses, most meals, an English speaking mountain guide, luggage transfers and entrance fees for national parks and sights visited. Read more here: UTracks.com/VDA
The Way of St James – Conques to Cahors Walk, France
Experience the most beautiful landscapes of the camino trail to Santiago on The Way of St James – Conques to Cahors. This is an 8 day self guided walk across the Parc Régional des Causses du Quercy in France, sampling delicacies such as Quercy lamb, truffles and local wines en route. Book during the Early Bird period and save 10 per cent, paying just $1134 per person which includes comfortable accommodation (with option to upgrade to charm category), breakfast daily and 6 dinners, route notes, maps, emergency hotline and luggage transfers. Read more: UTracks.com/FC3
Treasures of the Baltic by Bike
Our popular Treasures of the Baltic by Bike travels through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Discover the contrasting cultures and natural landscapes by cycling along the Baltic coastline. The 11 day guided cycle trip includes accommodation in 3-4 star hotels, cycle guide, all transfers and some entrance fees plus much more. If booked during the Early Bird period, 25 September to 25 October 2019, pay from $2331 per person twin share. Read more: UTracks.com/TBY
Families walking with donkeys beneath the lofty heights of Mont Blanc. Photo, Kate Baker
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