Europe Active & Adventure Tours

POV shot of guests cheersing wine glasses, ocean, hills behind them.

Wide shot of Dubrovnik coastline, blue ocean, white and tan houses.

Guest cycling past vineyard, towards mountain.

Group of guests with bikes, posing for camera, large mountain behind them.

Shot of Croatian houses on coast, boats, mountain in distance.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia to Montenegro Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Historic Split to Dubrovnik & the Bay of Kotor

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

May 26 - 31 (+ 4 dates)

From $5,899/person

Guest emoting to camera, white walled coastal buildings behind her.

Four guests on rocky beach sitting on bench, overlooking ocean, one looking back at camera.

Light blue windowsill, overlooking blue and white Mediterranean domed houses.

Sunset shot of Santorini, city lit up, church bell in foreground.

POV shot of guests kayaking, sharp cliffs in distance.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Santorini & Crete Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Sun-Splashed Mythical Greek Isles

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

Jun 5 - 10 (+ 3 dates)

From $6,399/person

A wood house in a lake

Alps with lush fields and green forests. View of lake Wolfgangsee.

A bridge with pink flowers overlooking water

a person looking out onto the water from a boat

hikers on a forest path

NEW

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

German & Austrian Alps Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey amid Sound of Music Landscapes

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

May 25 - 30 (+ 2 dates)

From $5,999/person

Man and boy biking on a road with fields in the foreground

Wide shot of Brunelleschi's dome and it's surrounding city.

Open field of grass, trees and crops

Rustic town full of brick buildings and trees

Guest cycling past hillside homes, yellow-flowered bushes.

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Biking

Families with Kids & Teens

Tuscany Family Bike Tour

Fun & Adventure from Montepulciano to Chianti

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

Jun 15 - 20 (+ 2 dates)

From $5,199/person

Forested path with small huts in the foreground and Dolomites in the horizon.

Rows of colorful painted apartments in Austria.

Wild mountain goat on rocky cliff.

Two guests with poles walking up trail, smiling at camera.

Backroads guest holding pint of dark beer.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Poland & Slovakia Walking & Hiking Tour

World Heritage Kraków to the Rugged Tatras Mountains

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

May 18 - 23 (+ 2 dates)

From $4,999/person

Seaside port full of boats and a small cluster of buildings

Wide shot of vineyard, stony building, craggy mountains in distance.

Leader with charcuterie platter, pretending to eat grapes.

Close-up of Mallorcan cheese.

Group of people hiking on a trail along a cliff, with the ocean and an island in the distance

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Spain's Mallorca Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Mountains to Beaches on Spain's Mediterranean Isle

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Jun 15 - 20 (+ 1 date)

From $6,199/person

Rocky inlet, stripes lighthouse in distance.

Landscape view of the coast of Mallorca.

Person swimming in clear blue water in Mallorca.

Plate of Mallorcan cheese sliced.

POV shot in tan stone village, sun shining, forested mountains in distance.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Mallorca & Menorca Walking & Hiking Tour

Majestic Mediterranean Peaks to Island Coves & Beaches

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

Apr 6 - 11 (+ 6 dates)

From $5,349/person

Guest cycling towards red-roofed mountain town.

Four guests looking out towards lake, pointing to mountains.

Bridge over the Aare River in Thun, Swiz. Large German style house in background.

Close-up shot of Blacknose Sheep.

Cow on mountaintop, large mountain range in background.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Switzerland Bike Tour

Montreux to Lucerne via the Swiss Alps

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

Jun 17 - 22 (+ 2 dates)

From $7,199/person

Cyclists riding along an Italian road with an old church building

Cyclists enjoying coffees on front steps of a cafe

Shelves filled with wheels of Parmigiano Regiano

Village on a hill above a river in Italy

Gussola church

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Parma to Verona & Venice Bike Tour

Emilia-Romagna & Veneto's Wine & Cuisine

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual & Premiere Hotels

May 11 - 16 (+ 3 dates)

From $4,599/person

Rear shot of guest with bike, looking towards vineyard town.

Guest relaxing poolside.

Point of view shot of Italian countryside, wine glass in hand.

Group of guests at dinner, smiling and laughing.

Guest rejoicing over grapevines, sunlight.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Tuscany Wine Country Bike Tour

Cuisine, Culture & Chianti in the Heart of Italy

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

May 4 - 9 (+ 6 dates)

From $6,399/person

Landscape-Vineyard in South West of France-Sauternes-Loupiac

Backroads Guests Biking Past Building

Adour River

Grapes in Alsace

Houses on Beach

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Bordeaux to Biarritz Multi-Adventure Tour

French Wine Country & Atlantic Seaside Chic

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

May 25 - 30 (+ 2 dates)

From $6,299/person

Walking Across Bridge England

Sheep on a hill in the Cotswalds

Cottage in the Cotswalds

Walking Old Cemetery England

Walking Hedges England

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

England's Cotswolds Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey among Castles, Gardens & the Cotswold Way

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

May 11 - 16 (+ 3 dates)

From $6,399/person

Light blue windowsill, overlooking blue and white Mediterranean domed houses.

Sunset shot of Santorini, city lit up, church bell in foreground.

Plate of empanadas.

Guest in between large rock cliffs. Hands on each of them.

Close-up of blue door on white building.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Santorini & Crete Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Sun-Splashed Mythical Greek Isles

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

Jun 8 - 13 (+ 3 dates)

From $7,299/person

Wide shot of Grossglockner High Alpine Road.

Bikers preparing for a bike ride over morning coffee and pastries.

Two guests cheersing beer glasses, smiling at camera.

Backroads leader posing with soft pretzel.

Shot of the Church in Ramsau.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Austrian Alps & Italy's Dolomites Bike Tour

Mountain Adventures from Salzburg to Venice

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

May 25 - 30 (+ 4 dates)

From $5,799/person

Guests biking in the countryside

Sunshine hitting trees with a tall bridge in the distance

Wide shot of grassy field, windmills, cows, sky, etc.

Shot of small river, houses, wooden boat.

Town full of green trees and grass

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Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Netherlands & Belgium Multi-Adventure Tour

Canals, Windmills & Ancient Bridges from Amsterdam to Brussels

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Apr 4 - 9 (+ 5 dates)

From $5,499/person

View of the City of Saint-Tropez, Provence, Cote d'Azur

Backroads leader holding plate of croissants.

Door with Plants

Guest Boat French Riviera

Lavender and Barrels

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Provence to the French Riviera Walking & Hiking Tour

Provençal Splendor & Exquisite Seascapes from Aix to St-Tropez

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

May 4 - 9 (+ 5 dates)

From $7,099/person

Guest hiking on craggy hillside, cloudy sky behind them.

Guest petting Catalan Donkey.

Action shot of leader on bike.

Man among group of other people, wine glass in hand, sunset.

Wide shot of Dubrovnik coastline, blue ocean, white and tan houses.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Croatia to Montenegro Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Historic Split to Dubrovnik & the Bay of Kotor

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

May 31 - Jun 5 (+ 3 dates)

From $5,999/person

Aerial view of Durnstein, Austria, Wachau Valley, Danube River.

Lager beer mug and fresh baked homemade pretzel with sea salt on wooden table. Classic beer snack

Shadows of two people making a heart with their arms.

Adult and child posing together at boat deck overlooking Danube River.

Building with pale yellow facade, with two bikes leaning against it

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Prague to Vienna Family Multi-Adventure Tour

From Fairy-Tale Villages of the Czech Republic to Austria's Legendary Danube River Valley

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual & Premiere Hotels

From $4,299/person

Stony cliffs overlooking the ocean

Local playing string instrument.

Three long haired cows in a field of purple flowers.

Close-up of intricate marble sculptures on building overhang.

Kayaking among a rocky shore

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Portugal's Algarve & Alentejo Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Sun-Kissed Vineyards & Golden Beaches

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

May 18 - 23 (+ 3 dates)

From $5,599/person

Ariel view of bikers in fields with ponds

Guest in bike gear pointing to beer bottle in hand.

Guests biking under tree grove

Guests + table at dinner

Guests walking in tulip field

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Netherlands & Belgium Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Amsterdam to Bruges

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Apr 1 - 6 (+ 5 dates)

From $5,099/person

Ground shot of Diocletian's Palace in Split, Croatia.

Two people walking down narrow alleyway during sunset.

Close-up of Croatian storefront, "Lavanda". Hanging seashells.

Storefront shot of Pelegrini Restaurant.

Close-up of local playing string instrument.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia Walking & Hiking Tour

Dalmatian Coast Odyssey - Dubrovnik to Hvar

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere & Casual Hotels

Apr 27 - May 2 (+ 5 dates)

From $5,399/person

Woman wearing a backpack, standing on top of a hill looking down at a small town surrounded by trees

Wide shot of the National Palace of Pena.

A woman walking along the coast

Wide shot of coastal cliffside, white and tan building.

Woman with a walking pole, walking through a field of crops

Walking & Hiking

Women's Adventures

Portugal Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

Lisbon to Porto—Sintra & the Douro River Valley

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Apr 6 - 11 (+ 5 dates)

From $4,999/person

Wide shot of winery, vineyard, hills during sunset.

Bird's eye shot of rocky beach, small boat, blue water.

Landscape view of the coast of Mallorca.

Two guests holding hands walking down an alley way in Mallorca.

Person swimming in clear blue water in Mallorca.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Mallorca Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey on a Classic Mediterranean Isle

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Apr 7 - 12 (+ 1 date)

From $5,899/person

Guests walking towards stone building, one is smiling at camera.

Wide shot of grassy field, windmills, cows, sky, etc.

Shot of small river, houses, wooden boat.

Shot of dinner service.

Shot of lunch spread, large clogs, flower beds in background.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Netherlands & Belgium Walking & Hiking Tour

Windmills, Tulips, Canals & Villages

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

Apr 6 - 11 (+ 9 dates)

From $5,599/person

Europe Active & Adventure Tours

Ready for an iconic European vacation? Whether you're biking the famous Route des Vins in Alsace, kayaking along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, or hiking the Alps, count on Backroads to treat you to Europe's most scenic routes. After a day of invigorating activity, enjoy incredible hotels and Michelin-star dining. Join us on a Danube River Cruise or a Provence Bike Tour to discover why Backroads is the world’s #1 active travel company.

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