Reasons You Should Tour With Back-Roads

Our clients speak highly of their touring experience with Back-Roads and many of them choose a Back-Roads tour time and time again. Here are the reasons you should tour with Back-Roads.

Take the Road Less Travelled

Travelling in mini-coaches a Back-Roads tour takes the scenic route over the highway. Throughout Europe and Asia these mini-coaches can take the winding by-roads keeping you close to the scenery. With their large windows and away from the traffic of the main routes you get closer to the panorama you travelled to see.

“We found both the tour bus driver and the tour guide to be very helpful, knowledgeable and always willing to assist and go the extra mile. The tour of 'backroads' Italy was fantastic (places, the people, the experience). The people on our tour group also got on really well together which we think made the experience even more memorable and enjoyable. Would thoroughly recommend.” Malcom and Maree 12 Day Italian Indulgence

A Leisurely Pace

Back-Roads view their guests as travellers, seeking to immerse themselves in destinations and cultures. Their itineraries are curated with culturally immersive experiences that are delivered at a relaxed pace to allow you to have a hands on experience while they also offer free time for your own exploration.

“Loved the whole trip. New small bus full of wonderfully friendly people. Well organised with interesting stops along the way. The guides and our tour leader were fountains of knowledge. All the accommodation was if high standard with a couple of nights being a real stand out.” Sarah, 12 Day The Emerald Isle.

Small Group Travel

Back-Roads tours are small group. They like it this way. It allows the Tour leader to devote time to each and every guest. Travelling as a couple, with friends or own your on the small group tour gives each guest a personalised tour, with like minded travellers.

On a Europe Tour you will travel with a maximum 18 people and on an Asia Tour just 14 people.

Authentic Local Experiences

When you travel Europe or Asia with Back-Roads you get close to the cultures you visit. Language lessons, tea ceremonies, dancing shows and artisan demonstrations are a feature of each itinerary so you come away with cultural insights and an understanding of the heritage of the places you visit.

“One of the best tours we've ever done. Very good group of fellow travellers & David was an excellent guide/driver. Interesting itinerary plus lots of extras included. Flexible route chosen to give us the best viewing as we had wonderful weather & David obviously knew the area very well. Castle Howard, York Minster, Bodnant Welsh lunch as well as the full day in the Lake District were definite highlights. Farewell dinner at Comlongon Castle was very special.” Lloyd and Margaret 10 Day Highlights of Britain.

Culinary Discoveries

Be it the Pudding Club or Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, a French cooking class at Chateau de la Bourdaisière or a winery tour in Croatia, Back-Roads want their guests to make culinary discoveries from the sea or the paddock to the plate or the glass. Itineraries throughout Europe and Asia are peppered with culinary encounters that allow you to see, feel and savour the true atmosphere of the destinations you visit.

“Excellent small group touring, good transport and guide. Good itinerary, good choice of food, nice picnics, great countryside touring, magical.” Grace, 9 Day A Taste of Bordeaux

Boutique Hotels

Small group travel opens opportunity for unique accommodation experiences. Find yourself in the comfort of an old country estate in England or France, an exotic hotel resort or traditional villa in Asia. On a Back-Roads tour your accommodation is carefully selected to reflect the character and charm of each destination while still offering you comfortable rooms with ensuite and delicious meals.

“This tour was well above expectations with lots of wonderful surprises. Accommodation was superb. Guide was exceptionally knowledgeable. Accommodation you would only dream about. Food wow so so much quality and highly presentable. Great for singles. A beautiful country with a must to learn and see Northern Ireland. Loved every minute.” Janette 12 Day The Emerald Isle.