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Introduction

Introducing an alternative way to tour Europe
Get away from the tourist façade with Back-Roads touring. Back-Roads offer a personable small group touring experience, travelling through country lanes to local regions, charming villages, ancient sites and royal homes and gardens in UK & Europe. Delicious meals, relaxing itineraries and nights spent in comfortable, traditional and unique accommodation is all part of the Back-Roads experience.

The Back-Roads Touring Difference:
• Small Groups – no more than 16 per departure
• Unique and traditional accommodation
• Flexible itineraries for a more personal experience
• Guaranteed departures (min. 4 people per group)
• Knowledgeable driver/guide companions
• Small Groups – no more than 16 per departure
• Unbranded Mercedes mini-coaches – access the back-roads
• No obligatory tipping
• High value of inclusions
• More free time
 

Back-Roads offer these unique and fascinating tours through Europe. For more information about those regions you are interested in visiting, here is a brief overview:



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United Kingdom

It may seem hard to believe that this small, cold, wet island once held dominion over three quarters of the globe. The pomp and circumstance of previous centuries may have dwindled and the monarchy takes daily batterings in the local press, yet the UK and its people remain a fiercely proud nation. …



 

Ireland

The lure of Ireland lies in its landscapes and its people, and it is through involvement with either, or both, that visitors get to experience the soul of this ancient land of saints and scholars. Ireland's hills are a walker's paradise, not only because of the extensive network of trails, but beca…



 

France

Wherever you choose to begin or end a sojourn in Europe's largest country, and however long you spend exploring you'll simply be scratching the surface of this vast and varied land. France's geography stretches from rugged coastline to seemingly infinite beaches, from bustling cities to quaint coun…



 

Belgium

It may be a little country, but it is a lovely one, so it is sad that Belgium is often overlooked when travellers plan a trip to Europe. Tucked between the desirable and obvious destinations of London, Paris and Amsterdam, Belgium is usually treated as a stepping stone to the English Channel, or, a…



 

Italy

Italy dips down out of Europe and into the Mediterranean like a women's leg firmly planted in a sleek stiletto, so it's hardly surprising that Italians are known for their impeccable style and fashionable dress sense. They're also known for once having an empire that stretched across the globe, and…