Mediterranean Tours

Two bikers riding around a bend on the coast of Mallorca.

Biker riding across a bridge in Spain.

Two bikers riding on a road, doing a peace sign and shaka sign.

Stone monument building in Palma de Mallorca.

Two bikers resting on rocks cliffside in Mallorca.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Mallorca Bike Tour

World-Class Cycling in the Mediterranean

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

Apr 8 - 13 (+ 28 dates)

From $5,999/person

Wide shot of Italian lakeside, large peninsula, hills, coastal town in distance.

Man descending a dirt path towards a beach surrounded by trees

Four guests walking towards city in the distance. Golden fields, rocky walls.

Shot of coastal inlet, wide watch tower, small houses seen.

Wide shot of Calvi coastline.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Corsica Walking & Hiking Tour

Rugged Beauty & Stylish Beaches on France's Mediterranean Isle

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

May 11 - 16 (+ 7 dates)

From $5,599/person

White buildings in the distance with an orange brick church building in the distance

Woman walking on a dirt road looking at a large tree

Scattered cliffs in the ocean on the coastline

Close-up of building, white and red walls, red door and purple flowers visible.

Two women and one man walking on a trail

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Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Puglia Home Base Walking & Hiking Tour

A Singular Hotel Experience in Ancient Lecce

5 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Aug 31 - Sep 4 (+ 4 dates)

From $5,299/person

Guest cycling on coastal road past grapevines, ocean on her right.

Four guests cycling down coastal road, blue ocean, hillside houses behind them.

Guest in bike gear at meal, smiling at camera.

Ground shot of inside of circular brick and stone building.

Four guests on large wood and rope swing.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia Bike Tour

Sapphire Waters of the Dalmatian Coast

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

Apr 27 - May 2 (+ 71 dates)

From $5,199/person

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

Guest petting Catalan Donkey.

Bird's eye of Croatian riverside city, mountains all around, boats in river.

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

Two guests eating oysters, boats behind them.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia to Montenegro Multi-Adventure Tour

Historic Split to Dubrovnik & the Bay of Kotor

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

May 7 - 12 (+ 50 dates)

From $5,899/person

Shot of the coastal Dubrovnik City Walls.

Six guests in window, drinks in hand, smiling at camera.

Guests jumping off boat.

Shot of different varieties of bell peppers.

Shot of Croatian hillside town, Prosek, and 'Olive Oil" sign.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia Multi-Adventure Tour

Island-Hopping in the Adriatic from Split to Dubrovnik

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

Apr 26 - May 1 (+ 42 dates)

From $5,299/person

Porto Venere, Italy

Shot of ceiling in domed church, mosaics and art on ceiling.

Two guests walking past vineyard, Italian hillside in background.

Bird's eye shot of Italian countryside villa and vineyard.

Wide shot of coastal town, two buildings on hill, one red, one gold. Ships in water below.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Cinque Terre & Tuscany Walking & Hiking Tour

Coastal Italy's Seaside Charm & Tuscan Villages

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual Hotels

Apr 6 - 11 (+ 46 dates)

From $4,299/person

Lungomare Castiglione della Pescaia

Close-up of three food platters during sunset.

Guest laughing while inspecting grape-vine.

Group of guests relaxing on sailboat, coastal town in background.

Two guests cycling down road, trees arching above them.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Tuscany by the Sea Bike Tour

Italian Vineyards & Romantic Coast

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

May 7 - 12 (+ 30 dates)

From $6,099/person

Church on island in center of blue lake.

Wide shot of Bled Castle, town, lake below, mountain behind.

Backroads guests posing with local meats and cheeses

Biking along a winding road in Slovenia

Biking along a stone street with an arched building in the background

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia & Slovenia's Alps Bike Tour

Mountain Lakes, Rolling Vineyards & Enchanted Seaside

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Casual Hotels

May 6 - 11 (+ 30 dates)

From $5,599/person

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

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

Plate of empanadas.

Two guests walking between large cliffs.

Close-up of blue door on white building.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Santorini & Crete Multi-Adventure Tour

Sun-Splashed Mythical Greek Isles

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

May 8 - 13 (+ 26 dates)

From $6,999/person

Biker riding around a bend on the coast of Mallorca.

Swimmer diving off of a cliff into crystal clear waters.

Two people hugging, walking down a cobblestone alley.

Two bikers posing with a can of wine in a vineyard.

Bikers riding past stone facade houses in Spain.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Mallorca & Menorca Bike Tour

A Two-Island Adventure in the Mediterranean

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

Mar 30 - Apr 4 (+ 26 dates)

From $5,449/person

Backroads guest biking on path

Biker posing with gelato.

Backroads guest biking on path

Two bikers posing in front of church with their bikes.

Two Backroads guests biking on path

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sicily Bike Tour

Italian Seaside & Ancient Civilizations

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

Apr 6 - 11 (+ 29 dates)

From $5,499/person

Two bikers riding past stone Truli houses in Puglia, Italy

Bird's eye shot of Matera, Italy.

Someone preparing bruschetta, pouring olive oil.

Three people drinking wine and laughing in a vineyard in Puglia

Point of view shot of sky, tops of white houses and red tapestries flowing between them.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Puglia's Salento to Matera Bike Tour

Coastlines, Hill Towns & World Heritage Sites

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

Apr 4 - 9 (+ 31 dates)

From $5,699/person

Wide shot of the Amalfi coast.

Wide shot of Amalfi Coast, boats dotting the crystal blue water.

Six guests on boat, three looking at one of their phones.

Pier on the Amalfi Coast, boast littering the water's edge.

Bottle of limoncello.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy's Amalfi Coast Walking & Hiking Tour

Positano to the Path of the Gods, Capri & Ischia

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual & Premiere Hotels

Apr 27 - May 2 (+ 25 dates)

From $4,999/person

Shot of small island with church, two roads leading onto it, amidst ocean vista.

POV shot of someone walking down beachy stone alleyway.

Wide shot of the Castle of Mystras and it's surrounding jungle.

Shot of small stone shack on cliffside, ocean, mountainous coast, boat behind it.

Group of guests sitting on small cliff over ocean, large boulder in water in front of them.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Greece’s Peloponnese Walking & Hiking Tour

Legendary Journey from the Mountains to the Mediterranean

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

Apr 23 - 28 (+ 24 dates)

From $5,899/person

Overhead shot of guests on the beach, some are on small boats in the water.

Wide shot of Calvi coastline.

Close-up shot of white and purple flowers, ocean and cliffs in background.

Two guests cycling down road, between large, craggy rock faces.

Eight guests hiking on rocky shore, ocean to their right, hills in distance.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sardinia & Corsica Multi-Adventure Tour

Italian & French Mediterranean Isles

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

May 4 - 9 (+ 23 dates)

From $6,199/person

Guests walking next to ocean cliffside, towards small sandstone building.

Shot of the Cathedral of Cefalù during sunset.

Group of guests, all looking towards camera, wine glasses in hand.

Close-up of four full coffee mugs.

Food spread, cured meat, cheese, tomato, pizza bread, etc.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sicily Walking & Hiking Tour

Italian Enchantments from Palermo to Mount Etna

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

Apr 13 - 18 (+ 22 dates)

From $5,999/person

Guest overlooking white-rock coast, light blue water in background.

Guest biking in Alberobello, large bush obscuring half the shot.

Guest smiling in front of Alberobello houses.

Two guests talking with local guide, wine glasses and bottle in hand.

Close-up of building, white and red walls, red door and purple flowers visible.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Puglia to Basilicata Bike Tour

From Ancient Matera to Salento

6 days

Levels 2-4

Deluxe & Premiere Hotels

Apr 27 - May 2 (+ 22 dates)

From $4,399/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.

Four guests cycling down coastal road, hillside, ocean in distance.

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 (+ 10 dates)

From $5,999/person

Two guests cycling down road on tree-filled vista.

Two guests cycling down road, rocky cliffs behind them.

POV shot of local handing guest an oyster.

Guests at meal, cheersing wine glasses.

Guests at meal, one playing guitar, other singing behind them.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy's Sardinia Bike Tour

White-Sand Beaches & Granite Peaks on Italy's Mediterranean Isle

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

May 11 - 16 (+ 16 dates)

From $5,799/person

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

People swimming in a clear blue body of water, Portugal.

Cliff covered in trees by the ocean

Man and woman inside of a white cave, looking up along the walls

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

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Spain's Mallorca Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Mountains to Beaches on Spain's Mediterranean Isle

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

Jun 3 - 8 (+ 14 dates)

From $6,799/person

Overhead shot of guests on the beach, some are on small boats in the water.

Jagged cliffs on the edge of an ocean, with a red kayak floating

Man and woman biking on an asphalt road with a rustic clocktower in the background

Man jumping out of a boat into a lake, with other people swimming in the ocean

Guest cycling through town square in Zonza.

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Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sardinia & Corsica Multi-Adventure Tour

Italian & French Mediterranean Isles

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

May 11 - 16 (+ 10 dates)

From $4,799/person

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 (+ 14 dates)

From $5,899/person

Rocky inlet, stripes lighthouse in distance.

Selfie of guests on large, moving dinghy.

Landscape view of the coast of Mallorca.

Person swimming in clear blue water in Mallorca.

Plate of Mallorcan cheese sliced.

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 (+ 11 dates)

From $5,349/person

Mediterranean Tours

After decades exploring destinations along the Mediterranean coast, we’ve uncovered a wealth of superb walking, biking and multi-adventure activities and forged a network of fascinating local friends. We hope you’ll join us to experience this remarkable region for yourself! From Spain’s Mallorca to the Cinque Terre in Italy, from the French Riviera to Croatia, Backroads treats you to the very best of the Mediterranean.

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