Jul 22, 2025
Chase Away the Winter Blues: Spring Adventures Await!
Why not give yourself something truly special to anticipate next year? Booking a Kudu Travel cultural walking holiday for early spring 2026 is an ideal way to escape from the lingering cold.
Early spring is a magical time for exploration. With nature awakening in a riot of colour and cooler temperatures perfect for walking, you'll discover stunning destinations like Morocco, the Grenadines, Northern Cyprus, Bulgaria, and Corfu. Whether your passion lies in ancient history, breathtaking natural beauty, or authentic local flavours, our small group tours offer an unparalleled experience.
Morocco: Walking in Morocco: a Spring Tour in the South, plus Marrakech
Departure: 24 Feb - 8 Mar 2026
Late February transforms this North African country into a walker's paradise, where crisp morning air gives way to gloriously warm afternoons, and the dramatic snow-dusted Atlas peaks create a breathtaking contrast against azure skies.
This is an optimal time to explore, as popular sites are less crowded than during peak season, allowing for an enriching, unhurried journey. We'll immerse ourselves in the charm of historic walled towns like Tiznit, Taroudant, and Essaouira, savouring delectable tagines paired with exquisite Moroccan wines. Your adventure begins at a unique hotel, once a French Foreign Legion fort, and culminates in style with a stay in a luxurious four-star riad in the heart of Marrakech's historic medina.
The Grenadines: Bequia, St. Vincent and Mustique, Island-hopping in the Grenadines
Departure: March 1-11, 2026
Escape to a corner of the Caribbean that time forgot, where emerald islands float like jewels in crystalline turquoise waters. March offers the Grenadines at their most seductive, blessed with endless sunshine and gentle trade winds, yet blissfully free from the Easter crowds that will follow.
Your island-hopping adventure spans three distinct personalities. Begin on volcanic St. Vincent, where the Western Hemisphere' oldest botanical garden (established 1765) showcases nature's most spectacular creations alongside rare endemic parrots and elegant colonial architecture. A short ferry hop delivers you to enchanting Bequia, where centuries of maritime tradition live on in sleepy fishing harbours and master craftsmen's boatyards.
For eight luxurious nights, wake to ocean views from your beachfront suite, then set out to explore country lanes that meander through authentic Caribbean villages. Snorkel over pristine coral gardens, sail to exclusive Mustique, and discover the untouched beauty of the Tobago Cays marine park.
Northern Cyprus : Walks, Wildflowers and Crusader Castles (Guaranteed trip)
Departure: March 19 - April 1, 2026
Discover the Mediterranean's best-kept secret, where ancient civilisations have left their mark across landscapes carpeted in spring wildflowers. This newly enhanced itinerary for 2026 showcases why late March is absolutely magical here: warm sunshine bathes Crusader fortresses, coastal paths burst with colour, and authentic Turkish Cypriot cuisine awaits in family-run tavernas.
Northern Cyprus remains wonderfully unspoiled, offering intimate encounters with history spanning millennia. Bronze Age settlements, Roman mosaics, Byzantine churches, Venetian ramparts, and Ottoman caravanserais create an archaeological treasure hunt across dramatic mountain and coastal scenery. With comfortable accommodation in carefully selected boutique properties and opportunities to sample exceptional local wines, this represents cultural walking at its finest.
Bulgaria: Bulgaria: the Black Sea Coast and the Rhodope Mountains
Departure: April 5-17, 2026
Venture into one of Europe's most dramatically beautiful and underexplored countries, where the Black Sea coast begins its gentle warming while mountain meadows explode into flower. Bulgaria's incredible diversity - from Thracian gold treasures to Byzantine masterpieces, from wild Rhodope peaks to ancient Roman cities, creates an endlessly fascinating backdrop for this comprehensive 13-day adventure.
Spring arrives early along Bulgaria's eastern shores, painting the Sredna Gora, Balkan, and Rhodope ranges in every shade of green imaginable. You'll uncover Sofia's National Museum treasures, marvel at Boyana Church's extraordinary Byzantine frescoes, and explore perfectly preserved Roman ruins that rival anything in Western Europe. The cherry on top? Discovering that Bulgarian red wines and traditional Balkan cuisine rank among Europe's most delicious secrets.
Corfu: Walks and Wildflowers
Departure: April 24 - May 1, 2026
Corfu is one of the greenest of Greece's Ionian Islands, where Venetian elegance meets British colonial charm against a backdrop of Mediterranean wildflowers. Late April transforms Corfu into a natural garden, with ancient olive groves, citrus orchards, and traditional villages nestled among hillsides alive with colour and fragrance.
This island wears its cosmopolitan history beautifully - Venetian fortresses guard harbours once visited by British naval heroes, while the Durrell family's literary legacy adds romantic charm to every coastal path. Split your week between a seaside retreat on the pristine northeast coast and the UNESCO-listed splendour of Corfu Town, where evening strolls lead to tavernas serving the freshest seafood and spring specialties like stuffed artichokes.
The time to book is now!
To encourage early bookings, we offer guests an early booking discount. If you pay your deposit 9 months or more before the tour begins, you’ll receive 7.5% off the published price of your Kudu tour. (Please note, this discount doesn’t apply to single room supplements, air fares, extras, or private tours.)