Europe Active & Adventure Tours

294 Trips

Sunset shot of still resort pool, palms, recliners.

Close-up of dinner table, flaming plate of food, bread, salad on table.

Two bikers saying cheers with glasses of red wine.

Historic ruins in Portugal.

Three bikers riding on a road in Portugal.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Algarve & Alentejo Bike Tour

From Lisbon to Vineyards, Castles & Beaches

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,499/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

From $6,099/person

Shot of countryside vineyard, fog rolling in, sunrise.

Two guests cycling on bridge, forest, meadow behind them.

Backroads Guest Biking Past Field

Sunrise Over Buildings

Leader in jersey with red wine bottle, glass, vineyard behind them.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Bordeaux & Dordogne Bike Tour

Grand Wine Estates & Michelin Stars

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,699/person

Two hikers walking up a sandy hill with the ocean in the background

Guest cycling on beach pier, blue water, white sand in distance.

Shot of the Castelo de Montemor-o-Novo and it's wall.

Local playing string instrument.

Two bikers resting on a cliff overlooking the sea

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Algarve & Alentejo Multi-Adventure Tour

Sun-Kissed Vineyards & Golden Beaches

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,199/person

Wide shot of town square in Vinci Village.

Two guests cycling down brick road, small church in background.

Plate of italian food

Guest holding peach in front of camera.

Group of guests cheersing coffee mugs.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy's Piedmont Bike Tour

A Slow Food & Wine Lover's Paradise in Piemonte

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,499/person

POV shot of Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, taken from distant treeline.

Guest and local taking selfie, both on balcony.

Bikers feeding each other grapes in a vineyard.

Two bikers posing on a dock in Portugal.

Close-up shot of cooked scallops in half-shell.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

A Taste of Camino de Santiago Bike Tour

Spain's Atlantic Coast & Vineyards to Northern Portugal

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

From $4,799/person

Wide shot of the Hôtel Du Palais Biarritz courtyard.

Wide shot of rocky coastline. Blue water, layered rocks, guests in distance.

Guest walking through forest trail, trail marker in foreground.

POV shot of French town, storefronts, balconies, colorful flags, sky.

Close-up of platter of pastries.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Basque Country Multi-Adventure Tour

Bilbao to San Sebastián & Biarritz

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,599/person

Shot of the Plaza de Cibeles, Spanish flags flying around it.

Guest cycling past rocks, smiling at camera.

Group of guests at meal, two cheersing glasses.

Close-up of seafood paella.

Red, orange, yellow housefronts.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Madrid to Valencia Bike Tour

Wine & Paella from Dramatic Gorges to Mediterranean Beaches

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,999/person

Wide shot of mountain train passing bridge, forest, mountains, sky in distance.

Long haired sheep standing on a green grassy hill

Wide shot of stone cathedral, mountains, clouds in distance.

Two locals and guest playing Swiss horns.

Storefront shot of wooden accommodation, flower bushes below windows.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Switzerland Walking & Hiking Tour

Swiss Alps Adventure from Interlaken to Zermatt

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

From $5,899/person

Two Backroads' guests biking on road in mountains, Spain.

White Spanish buildings with red tile roofs.

Two bikers riding on a road in southern Spain.

Spanish buildings on top of a cliff with dramatic drop.

Biker riding past red tile rooftops.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Southern Spain's Andalusia Bike Tour

Flamenco & Vistas: Seville to Granada

6 days

Levels 3-5

Casual & Premiere Hotels

From $4,299/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.

Close-up of rustic Greek salad.

POV shot of ancient stone alleyways.

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

From $5,899/person

Bikers on small bridge with windmills in background

Cheese wheels

Guests + table at dinner

Guests biking towards camera + past tulip field

Bikers + windmill

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Netherlands & Belgium Bike Tour

From Amsterdam's Canals & Windmills to Flemish Bike Paths

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,049/person

Porto Venere, Italy

Wide shot of Cinque Terre houses, small pier and ocean down below.

Two guests hiking up rocky trail, colorful coastal town in background.

Group of guests at dinner, cheersing wine glasses.

Two guests walking through arched brick walkway, flowers and hanging plants above.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Cinque Terre & Tuscany Walking & Hiking Tour

Coastal Italy's Seaside Charm & Tuscan Villages

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual & Casual Plus Hotels

From $4,399/person

Lavender Field and Old Town of Banon

Grapes

Backroads Guest Smiling in Sunflowers

Five guests cheersing glasses of red wine.

Food in France

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Provence Luberon to Lavender Country Bike Tour

Medieval Villages & Splendid Spa Retreats

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,599/person

Church on island in center of blue lake.

Stunning romantic old town of Rovinj with magical sunrise,Istrian Peninsula,Croatia,Europe

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

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia & Slovenia's Alps Bike Tour

Mountain Lakes, Rolling Vineyards & Enchanted Seaside

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Casual Hotels

From $5,399/person

Guest on bike posing for camera, small brick building in background.

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

Guest smiling in front of Alberobello houses.

Motion shot of two guests cycling next to large white brick wall.

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

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Puglia to Basilicata Bike Tour

From Ancient Matera to Salento

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Plus & Premiere Hotels

From $4,399/person

Sheep grazing in a field around a solo tree.

Street shot of Lisbon, Portugal. Tram, colorful buildings, stone tower in distance.

Shot form the wall at Castelo de Sesimbra, overlooking coastal valley town.

Biker riding on a path in a field, Portugal.

Backroads guests biking uphill in Portugal.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Algarve & Alentejo Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Vineyards & Countryside to the Atlantic Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,499/person

Biker riding on a road near the Douro River.

Three bikers riding on a road along the Douro River.

Guest and local taking selfie, both on balcony.

Bikers feeding each other grapes in a vineyard.

Two bikers cycling on a road in Spain.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Madrid to the Douro River & Porto Bike Tour

Heart of Spain to Portugal's Famed Wine Country

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $4,299/person

Three guests cycling in French town, Château Royal d'Amboise in background.

Guest smiling with green and white French chateau behind.

Guest cycling over concrete bridge, river, riverside town behind her.

Shot of the Château de Chenonceau during dusk.

Close-up of hors d'oeuvres, champagne.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Loire Valley Bike Tour

Grand Châteaux & Regal Rivers

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere & Casual Plus Hotels

From $5,799/person

Guest cycling through lavender field.

Backroads Guests Biking Over Bridge

Close-up of wine glasses, bottles on barrel.

Two guests and a leader, leader pouring wine for guests, on house balcony.

Guests cycling towards hilltop castle.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Provence Wine Country to Luberon Bike Tour

Perched Villages, Mt. Ventoux & Châteauneuf-du-Pape

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

From $5,499/person

POV shot among grapevines, sun shining.

Bikers resting with bikes, talking to locals in Portugal.

Two people posing in a vineyard.

Two bikers riding on a cobblestone street in Europe.

Bikers feeding each other grapes in a vineyard.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Porto & Douro Valley Bike Tour

Ancient Villages, Rugged Mountains & Valley Vineyards

6 days

Levels 3-5

Casual Hotels

From $4,149/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

From $5,299/person

Scenic view of bridges on the Vltava river and of the historical center of Prague: buildings and landmarks of old town with red rooftops and multi-coloured walls.

Biker in Backroad's jersey riding down forest road.

Two bikers riding on a road through a cornfield.

Ceramic beer steins in a row.

Glasses of beer and soft pretzels.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Berlin to Prague Bike Tour

Captivating Capitals & Verdant Countryside

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,899/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

From $6,299/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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