Once the site of some of the bloodiest and deadliest battles of World War Two, the now quiet northern beaches and hills of France sit under peaceful blue skies. For history-buffs, a battlefield tour i…
Exploring the Emerald Isle
A country steeped in history, rich in character, with wonderful people and natural beauty at every turn, Ireland’s charms are many. Lovingly known as the Emerald Isle, thanks to its rolling gree…
Touring in style with Back Roads
There are many features that distinguish Back-Roads Touring from other travel and tour companies – small groups of 18 or less, authentic local experiences, boutique accommodation, and of course, sceni…
What to expect on a small group tour
There are plenty of reasons why a small group tour is more beneficial than going it alone. Travelling with a small group is more akin to a personalised holiday experience. No hop-on-hop-off buses or b…
What to expect travelling with Back-Roads Touring
Travelling with an organised tour doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on authentic local experiences or ‘me’ time for your own exploration. In fact there are plenty of reasons why an organised tour can…
New Back-Roads Tours for 2018
It’s not too late to start thinking about your 2018 European holiday. Whether it’s the castles of Ireland and Britain, the wineries of Tuscany and France or the Roman ruins and religious sites of Port…
Why you should experience barge cruising in France
If you’re a fan of cruising, this may surprise you. Barge cruising offers a unique take on the river experience and France is the showcase nation for this type of discovery. Modern, luxurious ve…
Heading to the UK? Try one of these short breaks
Holidays to the United Kingdom come in many sizes. For most of us, we’re visiting friends or relatives, or just holidaying for a short period of time. While it’s great to catch up with loved ones whil…
Discover Imperial Russia
On its own, the word ‘heartland,’ might convey images of a scenic rural setting – the very place you’d expect to find the ‘heart’ of a nation, its history and its people. Getting out of the hust…
9 reasons you’ll love travelling with Back-Roads
Aren’t all tour companies the same? Don’t they all provide a guide, a packed itinerary and hassle-free holiday? On the surface this might seem to be true, but dive a little deeper and you’ll realise t…