Back-Roads Touring has expanded its range of European itineraries with five exciting new tour options – one of which comes with a Dubai stopover.
If you’re travelling to Europe, consider breaking up the journey with a visit to the flashy, cosmopolitan city of Dubai. The perfect way to reduce jet-lag, this three-day break enables you take in the best this glittering desert oasis has to offer. Enjoy a 4×4 safari with dinner, for example, or tour the famous gold souks with a professional guide.
If the UK is your holiday destination, then a ‘royal visit’ is a must. Back-Roads has introduced a new tour (see below) dedicated to all things Royal. Featuring the monarchs’ stately residences, gardens, historic points of interest and other important landmarks, on this trip you’ll definitely get the royal treatment.
Iceland is a hot new destination and Back Roads packs some great new tour options in its extensive holiday offerings. Visit thermal lagoons, spectacular waterfalls and simmering volcanoes during this five-day tour.
For some sunny Mediterranean scenery, head to Malta or Italy on two brand new tours.
Stroll through historic villages while stopping to sample local cheese, wine and olives on the tiny island nation of Malta, or try the new Naples Cruise and admire the picturesque harbours before sailing to a nearby island for some beach and café time.
No matter where you choose to take your European holiday, Back-Roads Touring has a road less-travelled option for you. Along the way, you’ll enjoy their friendly service and local expertise.
Royal tour of Britain
Explore the colourful history of the royal family, from the historic streets of Edinburgh, to the exciting world city of London, one unforgettable step at a time.
Tour inclusions:
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- 8-nights in boutique accommodation
- Experienced Back-Roads Driver/Tour Leader
- Premium mini-coach transportation
- Breakfast daily, 5 evening meals
- Entrance included to: St Andrews University & Golf course, Balmoral Castle, Crathie Church, Crathie Graveyard, Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walk, Royal Yacht Britannia, Rosslyn Chapel, Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace & Clarence House, Braemae Castle, Lochnagar distillery. Kensington Palace, York Minster, Princess Diana & Albert Memorial, Windsor Castle and Hampton Court.
Starts in: Edinburgh
Tour Length: 9 days
Departure dates: Various between 5 May 2018 to 22 September 2018.
Dubai Stopover
Explore the incredible city of Dubai and discover its unique blend of modern sophistication and traditional Arabic influences. Marvel at the Burj Al Arab Hotel and beach on the shores of the Persian Gulf, and rise to new heights in the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.
Tour Inclusions:
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- 2 nights in boutique accommodation
- An experienced Back-Roads Driver/Tour Leader
- Premium mini-coach transportation
- Private safari 4×4 vehicle
- Arabic-style three-course buffet dinner
- Driving tour of Dubai
- Crossing the Dubai Creek in a traditional abra water taxi
- Tour of spice and gold souks
- Sundowner Dune Dinner Safari
- A camel ride in the Dubai Desert
Starts in: Dubai
Tour Length: 3 days
Departure dates: Daily departures.
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Iceland Highlights
Iceland’s landscape is as dramatic as it is diverse. With its natural mineral hot pools, towering volcanoes, cascading waterfalls, adorable towns and rugged coastline, each day out brings something new.
Explore Europe’s coolest capital city, Reykjavik, bathe in the Secret Lagoon and hike a glacier.
Tour Inclusions:
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- 4 nights in boutique accommodation
- Experienced Back-Roads Driver & Tour Leader
- Premium mini-coach transportation
- European breakfast daily, 4 evening meals
- Swim in the Secret Lagoon
- Visit to Seljalandsfoss and Skógar Waterfalls and Eyjafjallajökull Erupts Museum
- Viking sushi boat tour from Stykkisholmur Harbor
- Tour of the Thingvellir National Park
- Visit to the ice caves and ice tunnel at Langjökull glacier
Starts in: Reykjavik
Tour Length: 5 days
Departure dates: Various between 21 February 2018 to 17 October 2018
Malta Highlights
Take in the beautiful scenery of one of the world’s smallest countries, just a short 80km off the Italian coastline. Wander through historic towns, discover hidden coves and beaches and take in wine and cheese tastings around this charming archipelago.
Tour Inclusions:
- 6 nights in boutique accommodation
- Experienced Back-Roads Driver & Tour Leader
- Premium mini-coach transportation
- Daily European-style breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 evening meals
- Visit to Inquisitor’s Palace and the Senglea Gardens
- 90-minute harbour cruise
- Wine and cheese tasting
- Blue Grotto boat trip
- Entrance fees to: St John’s Co-Cathedral, Grandmaster’s Palace, Mosta Dome, Temples Haqar Qim, Dreams of Horses Farm visit, Megalithic Temples & Old Citadelle in Victoria
Starts in: St Julian’s
Tour Length: 7 days
Departure dates: Various between 7 May 2018 to 24 September 2018
Sail the Bay of Naples
Navigate the idyllic Bay of Naples near Italy’s romantic Amalfi Coast. Tour the clifftop villages with views back to the bay and distant islands. From the beaches to the café-lined streets, to the historic Roman ruins, this tour leaves no stone unturned in its Italian immersion.
The gulet boat has 6 air-conditioned cabins all with en-suite facilities. There is a spacious dining area to enjoy daily meals prepared by the onboard chef using traditional seasonal ingredients. There is canoeing and fishing equipment to use, as well as a TV, DVD, CD and MP3 player, and a choice of games for your entertainment.
Tour Inclusions:
- 7 nights on board a boutique gulet boat
- Experienced Back-Roads Tour Leader/Driver
- Premium mini-coach transportation
- European breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 3 daily evening meals
- Entrance included to: Cuma, Aragonese Castle, Amphitheater of Pozzuoli & Terme di Baia
Starts in: Naples
Tour Length: 8 days
Departure dates: Various between 21 May 2018 to 17 September 2018
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