Active & Cultural Tours
in Southern Europe and Beyond

This Is Our Story

Manu and Claire have been friends and colleagues for over 20 years, guiding active tours in Europe and exploring as much of Italy as they can. Now they’ve joined forces to launch a new tour agency and are excited for new adventures!

WILD SAGE

What Makes Us Special

LOCAL EXPERT GUIDES

Our experienced guides are enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and love what they do.

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HANDPICKED ADVENTURES

We research all of our tours thoroughly to assure you get the best out of every holiday.

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EXCITING DESTINATIONS

From the big names to the coolest destinations you’ve never heard of, we’ve got it all!

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Life is short. Take that trip.

TRAVEL WITH US

Discover Our Tours

Walking & Hiking

We can design tours for almost any walking level (depending on the terrain, of course!), and have tours that go from easy outings to the challenging Alpine hiking of the Dolomites mountains The activity level on our scheduled tours is clearly defined so you know…

Cycling & E-Biking

Some of our guides are also cyclists, and they’d be happy to show you around on two wheels. We can usually find road bikes for rent in most destinations, or try an e-bike, which allows all of the fun with a fraction of the effort (though don’t be fooled…

“Light Active” Tours

You don’t have to go on a “hike” to get your steps in, and sometimes a full day out in a city or exploring an archaeological site can be just as “active” as an organized walk. We’re also aware that we’re not as young as we once were, so we’re happy to offer tours that are…

What Our Customers Say

  • Piedmont Gourmet Walking Tour

    5 out of 5

    I took this trip with a group of my girlfriends. It was the best trip of my life! Seriously. It was so well planned and executed. We were blessed to have two very experienced guides; Manu and Melissa. They took such great care of us, even breaking up some of the hikes so the less-athletic gals could participate but also have a more comfortable, shorter hike. Every accommodation was beautiful with great views. And the food was over the top. After spending a couple of days in Rome on our own before Piedmont, it was great to get away from the crowds and experience the beautiful countryside and the slower pace in Piedmont. I would highly recommend this trip with WildSage.
  • Athens & the Greek Islands

    5 out of 5

    Such a wonderful trip! We have been traveling with Claire for years and she never disappoints. Highlights of this tour included the archeological site at Akrotiri and a fabulous kayaking day on Santorini. And Naxos is the perfect Greek Island -- uncrowded, scenic, and with beautiful beaches and historic sites!
  • Piedmont Gourmet Walking Tour

    5 out of 5

    Manu is a bundle of sunshine and enthusiasm in a truly wonderful package. We were invited to a customized tour (so not exactly what you see here) in the Piedmont area with friends who had traveled with her before. They insist they will never travel in Italy without her, and we soon learned why. Manu is incredibly knowledgeable, and what she doesn’t know she is quick to learn. She goes out of her way to accommodate the wishes (and sometimes quirks) of her clients and seems more like one of the gang than a guide in her willingness to engage and adapt. Her knowledge of the history and culture, and her language skills and attention to detail make her the clear leader of said gang! From hiking (partially in the Maritime Alps) and a stay at a truly lovely, and remote hotel, to visiting the wine caves, to eating in fabulous restaurants, this trip really gave us a grand overview of the area – thanks to Manu’s early planning and excellent execution. She never hesitated to make ‘one more stop’ to be sure we got the most from our time with her. She was always on the lookout for things to add to our tour and to future tours. Those of you who take future tours will benefit from her efforts. Manu even has a magic pack with cures for blisters and other hiking maladies. Manu and Wild Sage exceeded our loftiest hopes for a wonderful trip and we look forward to traveling with her again someday.
  • Sardinia: Hiking through History

    5 out of 5

    This is a great trip. We visited archeological sites of the Nuragic people, a sacred well, a burial tomb, including a tour of one of their villages. The guide explained what is currently known about the ancient civilization which was fascinating and frustrating because there is still so much about them that is unknown. We visited museums which have Nuragic bronzes and stone giants. We hiked through the countryside with panoramic views of coastlines, valleys, and mountains and sightings of a range of wildlife including the last wild horse herd in Europe. Six hundred horses in family groups of 30-40. There were so many wonderful things about this trip: the city guide who spoke a few lines of the native Sardinian language for us and answered all my questions about the language, the guide at the vineyard who was enthusiastic about his job, the park guide who showed us the wild horses, the beautiful beaches where we relaxed and all the Sardinians we met. The food, wine, and hikes were amazing. A huge grazie mille to Manu and Wild Sage for putting this trip together to this wonderful island.
  • Dolomites Hike: Val di Funes & Val Rendena

    5 out of 5

    Great variety of hiking in the spectacular Dolomites. Each day was carefully planned out to ensure a rewarding hike with amazing views, interesting hiking terrain, and most importantly, excellent hut lunches. Our tour guides, Manu and Melissa, took care of all logistical and planning details leaving us free to enjoy the scenery and experience without crowds. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys mountain scenery and hiking and wants to experience the Dolomites off the beaten path.