Back-Roads Touring

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Award-Winning Small Group Escorted Tours

Back-Roads Touring, have spent over 25 years crafting small group holidays that delve a little bit deeper. Tours that don’t simply drop by top sights and major cities but invite you to see a destination through the eyes of the people who know it best: the locals who call it home. Where journeys are made for absorbing never-to-be-forgotten views, not darting from A to B and each day ends in a cherry-picked boutique retreat loaded with local charm.

Back-Roads Touring created these small group tours so that they know that the best kind of adventure is one that introduces you to immersive experiences and sights that last a lifetime – then gives you the time and space to explore. The original small group touring company, Back-Roads Touring offers a selection of small group tours in the UK, Europe, Asia and North America.

The Back-Roads Difference

Small groups of up to 18
From luxury mini-coaches to yachts, trains and barges - travel in comfort and style
Scenic back roads, avoiding motorways
Leisurely paced itineraries
Culinary discoveries
Authentic local experiences
Handpicked boutique accommodation

Tour Leaders

The award winning tour leaders are committed to delivering the ‘Back-Roads Difference’: whether that be dining with the group, offering the flexibility to change the itinerary, giving personal recommendations for lunch or bringing each destination vividly to life with their insight and knowledge. The tour leaders are dedicated to delivering a truly authentic, personalised experience.

Private Tailor Made Tours

The private tailor made service offers bespoke tours around Europe and the UK. Perfect for groups of friends or families, Tailor-Made Tours can design and deliver a tour to your individual requirements, from start to finish. Whether you have a specific itinerary in mind or just a few ideas about where you want to go to, Travel Club Elite alongside Back Roads Tours will work to plan your customer's holiday of a lifetime. Whilst some customers want to base their tailor made experience on a standard tour, with a few additions or alterations, others wish to do something completely different.

Award Winning

For the past four years in a row Back-Roads Touring won the ‘Best Small Coach Holiday Company’ award at the British Travel Awards – and their commitment to responsible travel has earned us a Silver Green Tourism rating.

Destinations

UK

Italy

Spain

Croatia

Portugal

France

Malta

Cabodia

Thailand

Vietnam

USA

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Travel Inspiration

Back Roads Touring Croatia & The Dalmatian Coast

Golden-roofed towns and pristine national parks. Tranquil islands lapped by turquoise waters. Ancient sites and time-honoured traditions. Our South Croatia tour takes in all this and more, inviting you to discover one of Europe’s most enticing destinations.

Back Roads Touring Mountains, Valleys & Lakes of Switzerland

Explore remote Alpine valleys by mini-coach and scale mountain slopes by railway on this unforgettable tour of Switzerland. Along the way you’ll gain an insight into local life and time-honoured traditions, while enjoying some of Europe’s most sublime scenery.

Back Roads Touring Malta Highlights

Explore the wonders of Malta on this incredible tour, taking you from the capital through historically rich towns. Imagine a picturesque harbour, cheese and wine tastings and plenty of time to visit the hidden coves and beaches of this charming archipelago.

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Featured Tours

Back Road Touring Corners of Southern Ireland

Views of spellbinding scenery. The stories of maritime towns and picture-book villages. Ancient castles steeped in history and country inns full of character. The further we go into Southern Ireland’s enchanting landscapes, the deeper you’ll fall under its spell.

Back Roads Flavours of Vietnam

Embark on a journey of discovery and dive into the mysteries of Vietnam on this fascinating twelve-day tour. Remarkably exotic and utterly intriguing, this land of gorgeous nature, rich culture and tantalising flavours is well worth exploring.

Back Roads Highlights of Britain

This adventure delves deep into Britain’s history and culture. In England, we celebrate ‘Great British Puddings’ and trace the footsteps of writers and poets. While in North Wales and Scotland, our journey takes in spectacular scenery and dramatic castles.

Back Roads Ireland, The Emerald Isle

Rugged coastline, beautiful rolling hills and dramatic castles are all within reach on this tour of the Emerald Isle. Our highlights include the Ring of Kerry, Cork and Killarney, the legendary Blarney Stone, the Cliffs of Moher and Ireland’s wonderful capital, Dublin.

Back Roads Temples of Thailand and Cambodia

Explore Thailand and Cambodia’s diverse wonders on this tour of vibrant rainforests, historic temple ruins and hidden art.

Back Roads Touring Croatia & The Dalmatian Coast

Golden-roofed towns and pristine national parks. Tranquil islands lapped by turquoise waters. Ancient sites and time-honoured traditions. Our South Croatia tour takes in all this and more, inviting you to discover one of Europe’s most enticing destinations.