Where to Walk: the 11 Best Hikes with Food & Drink Worldwide

1.Etna Sunset Tour: Volcano trek, Cave & tasting from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,290 reviews · 5 hours · from $70Our pick

Travel from Catania to Etna with a guide such as Salvatore, Eduardo, or Lorenzo. Taste honey, olive oil, wine, and local treats, then visit Grotta dei Tre Livelli and walk among craters near Rifugio Sapienza. The sunset is weather dependent, and the high slopes can be cold and windy.

“Alessandro was really knowledgable about the history of Etna and its various eruptions. He took time to find out a little about the people on his tour and was very attentive. The tour was an amazing experience and Alessandro answered everyone’s questions really clearly. His English is excellent and he is a real asset to your tours. Thank you again Alessandro for an incredible experience”

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2.The Volcano Heart Tour: Hiking, Tasting and Sunset Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,120 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $119Best guided

Spend a full day exploring Gran Canaria’s volcanic interior with guides such as Víctor, Daylos, Celeste, and Angélica. You’ll visit Bandama, Cruz de Tejeda, Roque Nublo, and Pico de Las Nieves, with local tastings, a Canarian-French lunch, guide-taken photos, and honey rum at sunset. The Roque Nublo walk is moderately challenging.

“A fantastic day out going into the interior of the island and learning about its history and geography with jaw dropping scenery and views of the volcanoes and scenery The lunch and wine were great and our hike just about right being not too strenuous but more than a stroll The day culminated with a view of a wonderful sunset from the island’s highest point”

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3.trek on Mount Etna, Lava Cave & tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 563 reviews · 7 hours · from $68

Spend seven hours exploring Etna Park in a group of up to eight. Walk inactive craters and lava fields, enter Grotta Lunga with a helmet and lamp, then taste honey, olive oil, wines, jams, and liqueurs near Ragalna. Guides such as Lorenzo, Carmelo, Tommaso, and Enzo bring the volcano to life in several languages.

“Interesting trip, guide is very friendly and provided many history of Catania and Mt Etna. highly recommended.”

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4.Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 379 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $110

Leave Helsinki with guide David for a small-group hike in Nuuksio National Park. Walk forest trails, spot berries, mushrooms, trees, and animal tracks, then enjoy seasonal drinks, Finnish biscuits, and homemade mushroom soup at a laavu. Winter may bring snowshoes and frozen lakes; summer can include a lake swim.

“It was good experience. actually before booking this tour I’ll go there alone. maybe I might be lost. haha so it was good and also I got soup the nature was amazing. thank you”

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5.Cruz del Carmen: Hiking in Anaga with Local Food Products

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 198 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $65Cheapest way up

Meet your guide at Mirador Cruz del Carmen for a 3.5-hour hike toward Taborno and its volcanic dome. You’ll walk through Anaga’s laurel forest, pause for views over the northeast coast, hear about local plants and pre-Hispanic uses, then enjoy a tasting of Canarian food. Guides including Cao and Aaron lead in English, Spanish, French, or German.

“Very well organized. Experienced and knowledgable guide. Good interaction.”

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6.From Syracuse: Mount Etna Guided Morning Hike & Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 173 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $105

Travel from Syracuse to Mount Etna in a small group of up to eight. Walk around the Silvestri Craters at 2,000 meters, enter Grotta dei Tre Livelli with helmet and headlamp, then taste Sicilian cheeses, oils, jams, olives, and other local products near Ragalna. Optional cable-car access and wine tasting cost extra.

“Our guide, SIMONE, was excellent throughout. His knowledge of Sicily, Sicilian culture, vulcanology, history, mythology, not to mention music and food, was immense, and he vividly explained everything about which we were curious throughout the excursion. He was attentive to physical and psychological safety and wellbeing throughout.”

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7.Freiburg: Veni, vidi, vino – wine hike and tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 144 reviews · 2h 30m · from $81

Join a German-speaking guide, possibly Evi or Katja, for a 150-minute wine walk up Freiburg’s Schlossberg. Ride the Schlossbergbahn, taste four wines and one secco from Lena Flurbacher winery, and learn about local vineyards, wine production, and the hill’s past. Bring water, sturdy shoes, and clothing for changing weather.

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8.Mount Etna Sunset Trekking with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 6 hours · from $81

Travel from central Catania to Mount Etna with a naturalist guide, stopping at old lava flows, Valle del Bove, Silvestri Craters, and Piano Vetore. The easy walks reach about 2,000 meters, and the day ends with Etna wine, Sicilian snacks, and sunset views. Guides Renato and Antonio are known for warm, informed hosting.

“Renato is friendly, passionate and very knowledgeable, we had a great afternoon on Mount Etna, we did it with our 6-month old, and Renato was very accommodating. We brought our car seat, and things worked out well. There is always a fair bit of driving with Etna tours though (some bumpy) which not all babies can handle patiently. We had a really good time, and recommend Renato's tour 100%!”

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9.Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $310

Spend about eight and a half hours traveling from Anchorage to Matanuska Glacier, walking across blue ice, crevasses, and uneven glacial ground with a trained guide. Crampons and snow pants are provided. The trip includes Glenn Highway scenery, a Palmer stop for supplies, and a brief local honey and wine visit. Guides may include Dan, Bennett, Madison, Frank, or Taylor.

“A fascinating tour. I learned a lot about glaciers and Alaska in general, and got plenty of exercise in the process. The van driver and glacier guide were both personable and informative.”

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10.Frigiliana Small-Group Hike and Wine Tasting Tour from Malaga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Meet guide Alfonso in central Malaga for a small-group outing to Frigiliana. Walk for about three hours through avocado groves, rural crops, an old Arab irrigation canal, and the Sierra Almijara Natural Park. Finish with time in Frigiliana, then taste local wine and tapas in a cellar. The hike is easy overall, with one 20-meter stretch through water.

“Excellent tour and Alfonso was a great tourguide. After the tour, Alfonso was willing to drop us off at different locations. Some back to the starting point, others to the beach and I was dropped at Nerja. After visiting the caves and the beach, i took the public bus back to Malaga.”

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11.Hike Lake Castle and Good Food!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend about seven hours in the Turano Valley with Paolo of Turano Experiences. Visit the abandoned Borgo di Monte Antuni, walk to a local waterfall, tour Castel di Tora, stop for lake views, and enjoy handmade pasta, local cheese, salami, bruschetta, wine, dessert, and coffee. Pickup from Rome or Carsoli can be arranged for a fee.

“We had an amazing time on hike at Castle Lake and visiting Castle di Toro. Paolo was an incredible guide. He is immersed in the town and culture and he shares his knowledge with passion. The views are absolutely stunning. You have to get to the lake which is about an hour outside of Rome. We rented a car for the day which worked out well. It is well worth the trip. I highly recommend the tour. Thank you Paolo!”

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