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Hedonistic Hiking

Food • Wine • Walking

hedonistic /,hed.en'is.tik/

(adjective) meaning: devoted to pleasure

The Essence of Italy and Australia

Hedonistic Hiking provides superior quality, fully-inclusive, guided walking holidays in Australia and Italy.

Guided walking holidays in Italy include hiking in Tuscany, the Cinque Terre, Piedmont and Emilia Romagna. We take you off the beaten track - the Maremma and the Lunigiana in Tuscany, the Langhe in Piedmont. In Australia we offer a guided walk staying in luxurious boutique accommodation on the iconic Great Ocean Walk and spectacular guided hikes in the High Country in Northeast Victoria. Join one of our guided walking tours or put together your own private group. We also offer Sightseeing and hiking Day tours in Tuscany, Tailor Made holidays in Tuscany, Piedmont and other regions of Italy. In Australia we offer  Guided Day Hikes in the Australian Alps and exclusive Short Break indulgent and adventure packages in North East Victoria, Australia. Read Media Review; Italia! July 2009.

Our walking tours are eco-friendly, designed for maximum enjoyment with minimum impact. All our tours are certified by Ecotourism Australia. Our Eco Credentials.

The holidays are not just about walking: they bring alive the culture, nature and history of each area. Whether in Italy or Australia they are gourmet walking holidays where each meal is a culinary journey where you sample the best food and wines the region offers. Our itineraries are meticulously researched with scrupulous attention to detail. We take care of all the logistics from start to finish and our prices really do include everything.

Mick and Jackie Parsons are highly qualified leaders with a wealth of experience. (About Us) Combine this with our extensive knowledge and professionalism and we guarantee to provide you with an unforgettable guided hiking holiday.

Explore our website to discover more about each tour and region. Read our suggestions for extending your holiday. Download our recipes and wine matching notes.

In the words of Italo Calvino:
"The best way to know a land is to take its food in, or better, to eat the land"

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information or to book your walk please phone (+61) 03 5755 2307 (Australia),
(+44) 0845 6801948 (UK) or enquire online.

Tour Menu

Short Break Packages in Australia
Three-night packages combining High Country adventure, luxury accommodation and award-winning food and wine in Northeast Victoria.   Read media review

High Country Journey
The Razorback, Mount Feathertop, Mount Buffalo and the Australian Alpine Walking Track

Guided Day Hikes in the Australian Alps Razorback Ridge, Mount Feathertop, Mount Buffalo and Alpine National parks. Boutique wineries.

Great Ocean Walk
Exciting new itinerary with more  experiences. Discover the Shipwreck Coast west of Melbourne, Australia. The world class continuous hike along the Great Ocean Walk takes in the Great Otway and Port Campbell National Parks.

A Week in Tuscany
New for 2009
Experience a relaxed walking holiday in the heart of Tuscany.
Visit Tuscan gardens and castles, drop in to wine estates, chat to the winemakers and taste their wines and olive oil. Enjoy delicious meals, accompanied by fabulous local wines.

Parma, Tuscany and the Cinque Terre
Encircled by the Appenines and the Ligurian sea this region has inpired pilgrims and poets alike over the centuries.

Piedmont and Emilia Romagna
Celebrate the gourmet traditions of Northwest Italy.  Indulge in Barolo wine and the legendary white truffle of Alba. Dine at the Slow Food University of Gastronomic Sciences.

Tuscany - Mystical Maremma 
A spectacular trip through a lesser known area of Tuscany to the Mediterranean Sea.

Tailormade Holidays in Italy
If our dates don't suit or you prefer a private trip, we can create your dream holiday. 

Sightseeing and Walking in Tuscany
Guided day walks, wine tastings, sightseeing and cultural visits for the independent traveller in Tuscany. Available Easter to November.

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