If you carry on a pair of slippers to put on in the plane you can travel in your boots giving you more room in your case. Some people find earplugs useful, especially if using city hotels where church bells or traffic may be a nuisance.
A small umbrella can be useful for rain and shine protection. Medicines you know are always more comforting, so it is worth bringing a small supply of your favourite cures!
Walking General Advice
The most valuable tool for a walking tour is a good pair of boots. When you are on your feet all day, hiking, site-seeing or visiting monuments, if your feet are sore then so will be your humour! Please do take note of this and choose your footwear carefully. DO NOT bring a brand-new pair of boots that have never been worn. DO NOT assume that tennis shoes will see you through the day on stony and slippery paths, through puddles and mud.
Buy shoes in which YOU feel comfortable. Try on several types before purchasing. Do not let aesthetics rule sense.
For the safety of your and our backs travel lightly. Many European hotels do not have elevators. Stations do not have escalators. Be prepared to carry cases up and down stairs. We reserve the right to refuse to carry heavy cases up to the bedrooms.
Luggage Allowance
1 MEDIUM CASE (max. 60cm x 40cm x 25cm incl. wheels)
&
1 DAY PACK (max. 40cm x 30cm x 15cm, for the hikes).
We have limited space in the minibus, and we will ask you to pay transfer fees if you exceed these limits. Do pack carefully, it is amazing what you can do without!
Essentials
Passport
Tickets
Health/emergency insurance policy
Credit cards
Photocopies of the above
Some loose currency
First aid (blister kit, sunscreen, insect repellent, analgesic/pain-killers)
Recommended Clothing
1 pair; Hiking boots/thick soled or ankle supporting shoes
4 pairs; Hiking Socks
1 Thermal/silk undershirts (useful in Spring if you feel the cold)
2 pairs; Hiking Shorts or trousers
4 washable Shirts / T-shirts
1 Sweater / Fleece
1 Sun hat / cap
1 Waterproof anorak (leggings optional; recommended in the U.K.)
Toiletries, razor etc.
Underwear
Nightwear
2 Casual changes of clothes
1 pair; Sandals
1 pair; Shoes for the evening
Men - jacket is NOT REQUIRED
Swimwear (you never know when you might want it)
Miscellaneous Optional Items
Water bottle (we provide a 500ml bottle for refill)
Phone / camera
Reading/writing material
Sunglasses
Travel/plug/adaptors
Tube of washing detergent (laundry services are expensive and not always available)
Hiking Poles (only if you want as we supply 1 pole each for use during the tour)
REMEMBER: WHAT YOU PACK FOR 1 WEEK, WILL WORK FOR 2-3 WEEKS.
FEEL FREE TO ASK US ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE, WE ARE ALWAYS HAPPY TO HELP!
