DESTINATIONS EUROPE |SUMMER
Vardzia cave monastery in Georgia was built in the 12th century
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“Grindelwald in Switzerland is great for summer mountain walks and amazing train journeys. These trips are ideal for
anyone who loves to explore magnificent mountain landscapes by foot, take in
fresh alpine air or appreciate the scenery. The train journey to Jungfraujoch is a
must. Zip wires and toboggan runs make it perfect for families or couples looking for an experience-style holiday.”
Julie Franklin, head of agency sales, Inghams Mountains
GETAWAY TO GRINDELWALD INGHAMS
Mountain specialist Inghams has seen a significant rise in interest in 2022 summer holidays to Europe’s uplands since restrictions relaxed in early January, and for clients who missed out on their winter sports fix this season, the mountains still offer plenty of high-octane action in summertime. For scenic sightseeing and soul-soothing walks in full view of the Eiger’s dramatic glaciers, the Swiss mountain village of Grindelwald is the ideal base. Places to stay include cute alpine chalets and cosy hotels with easy access by rail, cable car or gondola to both sides of the valley, encompassing the lion’s share of the Jungfrau region’s best hiking paths. Visitors shouldn’t miss a chance to take one of the world’s most famous railway journeys through the Eiger
to Europe’s highest railway station, Jungfraujoch, at 3,454 metres
above sea level. Book it: Seven nights’ B&B at the three-star Eiger Self-Catering Apartments in Grindelwald costs from £609, based on two adults sharing, including flights and transfers. Inghams is currently offering £100 off summer breaks per couple, or £50 per person.
inghams.co.uk
WONDERFUL WALKS IN LEUTASCH VALLEY INNTRAVEL “The perfect antidote and reward to enduring endless months of being cooped up on our overcrowded island has to be a summer walking holiday in the glorious Austrian Alps,” says Inntravel’s holiday development manager Alison Temple. “It offers unadulterated
fresh air, unspoilt alpine scenery and unassuming hosts who will be even more happy to see their guests than ever before.” For a summer in the glorious Great Outdoors, slow holiday specialist Inntravel’s walking tours tick all the boxes, with expertly mapped routes through the wilderness from charming hotel to charming hotel. Luggage is taken care of on Inntravel’s walking holidays so there’s nothing weighing travellers down as they set off into the Austrian Tyrol to discover secret valleys and soaring peaks. The itinerary includes a hike into the Leutasch gorge on walkways winding around the cliffs above the rushing torrent. “So good, it should
be on prescription!” says Alison. Book it: A seven-night Leutasch Valley walking tour costs from £935 this summer, not including flights.
inntravel.co.uk
SUMMER HIKES IN GLORIOUS GEORGIA WILD FRONTIERS A great alternative to the Alps, the stunning Caucasus mountains are best explored in summertime on an escorted tour showcasing Georgia’s wild and untapped beauty. Crisscrossing the Lesser and
Greater Caucasus ranges, tour operator Wild Frontiers has an itinerary to wow even the most seasoned traveller, visiting hidden gems such as the 12th-century Vardzia cave monasteries carved into the mountainside. Highlights include a hike through wooded valleys to Gergeti Trinity Church and the drive through the Lower
Caucasus to Akhaltsikhe from Tbilisi. Book it: The nine-day Georgia: Land of Myths and Mountains tour costs from £1,585 this July.
wildfrontierstravel.com
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travelweekly.co.uk
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