A ‘CRUISE & WALK’ TRIP

IT’s the new trend in cruising — sailing away to the perfect walking spot. here are three of the best . . .

CLIMB THE CANARIES

WALK the El Cuervo volcano in Lanzarote or follow part of the pilgrims’ route to Santiago.

INSIDER TIP: The on-board guest speaker is Debra Searle MBE, who rowed across the Atlantic alone.

DETAILS: 18 nights from £2,530pp departing Southampton November 20, 2017. Full-board, cocktail party and captain’s dinner, saga.co.uk.

WALKING LEVEL: Mix of leisurely walks and energetic hikes.

EXHILARATING NORWAY

NORWAY’S fjords make for serene sailing and thrilling hiking. Pull on your boots for the Briksdal Glacier and a Viking cemetery.

INSIDER TIP: The railway from Flam to Myrdal, 867 m above sea level.

DETAILS: Eight nights from £1,290 (next cruise departs July 8) fullboard, including entertainment, ramblersholidays.co.uk. WALKING LEVEL: Leisurely, two to three hours.

PORTUGAL AT A PACE

COMBINE the delights of cruising the Douro Valley with walks through its vine-filled scenery.

INSIDER TIP: White port and tonic. DETAILS: Eight days from £1,654pp, departs April 16, 2018, full-board, selected drinks, all excursions,

croisieurope.co.uk. Return flights to Porto around £90, easyjet.com. WALKING LEVEL: Moderate, between two to five hours.