Experience the Road Less Travelled with Back-Roads Touring

11 February, 2019Immerse yourself in the rich history and authentic local culture of the UK, Europe and Asia, exploring rugged coast lines, idyllic countryside estates, picturesque seaside villages and glittering temples with specialist small tour group operator, Back-Roads Touring. Whether you’re a first time traveller or an avid globetrotter who thinks they’ve seen it all, Back-Roads Touring has a holiday for you. Travelling in small groups of no more than 18 guests (14 on Asia tours), enjoy a personalised experience featuring culinary delights, boutique accommodation, and authentic immersion via the road less travelled. Relax in luxury coaches as they wind through the scenic back roads rather than busy highways, ensuring the journey is just as delightful as the destination.

Step into a land of renowned artists and royal crusaders, hilltop monasteries and valley castles on the nine day La Belle France tour. This itinerary invites guests to walk down the medieval Rue du Jerzual in Dinan and visit Beuvron-en-Auge, voted one of the most beautiful villages in the country. Across eight nights, one of which is spent in the storybook surrounds of a grand French château, experience a garden tour of Château de la Bourdaisière, enjoy exclusive local cider and calvados (apple brandy) tasting and sample home-grown delicacies straight from where they are grown.

East meets west, and past meets present. Back-Roads Touring’s 11 day Iberian Inspirations tour offers a heady mix of treasures, from Arabic palaces and Roman temples to Catholic cathedrals across Spain and Portugal. Take in the glorious landscape in the 10-day itinerary, as you discover the lesson known secrets of Iberia. Be guided through the city of Granada, known for its grand examples of medieval architecture, before sampling local olive oil and Ibérico ham, a delicacy in the region. Watch black Iberian pigs roam in the Sierra de Aracena, enjoy a traditional Flamenco show and enjoy the hospitality of locally owned old-town boutique hotels.

Discover cities that have shaped the world’s culture, teeming with regional flavours and renowned wines that are celebrated around the globe with the 11 night Italian Indulgence itinerary. Tour through the picture-perfect landscapes of Tuscany, Florence and The Lakes that will capture your imagination and your heart. Italy is a destination to be savoured, with opportunities to participate in a Tuscan cooking class, hunt for truffles in Piedmont and enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting in Tirano all courtesy of Back-Roads.

The beauty and history of Scotland is waiting to be unveiled on Back-Roads Touring’s eight day A Scottish Journey tour. Feast your eyes on a plethora of towering mountains and enchanting lakes, contrasted by dramatic cliff-top castles and hideaway villages. Explore some of Scotland’s most enigmatic fortresses including Duart Castle, the oldest inhabited castle on the Isle of Mull, and discover the origins of the Loch Ness legend. No Scottish journey would be complete without sampling local seafood straight off the boat in Kyle of Lochalsh and sipping island-made whiskey from the Isle of Skye.

Back-Roads Touring have spent more than 30 years creating unmatched travel experiences and helping make memories that last a lifetime. Experience the road less travelled today.