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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Coastal Town Fin Mountains
Walking & Hiking

Norway's Lofoten Islands Hiking Tour

Dramatic Peaks & Remote Fjords above the Arctic Circle
Casual Hotels
Forested path with small huts in the foreground and Dolomites in the horizon.
Walking & Hiking

Poland & Slovakia Walking & Hiking Tour

National Parks Adventure from Kraków to the Tatras
Premiere Hotels
Sheep grazing in a field around a solo tree.
Dolce tempo
Multi-Adventure

Portugal Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey in the Alentejo Countryside & Atlantic Coast
Premiere Hotels
Sunset shot of still resort pool, palms, recliners.
Biking

Portugal's Algarve & Alentejo Bike Tour

From Lisbon to Vineyards, Castles & Beaches
Premiere Hotels
POV shot among grapevines, sun shining.
Biking

Portugal's Porto & Douro Valley Bike Tour

Ancient Villages, Rugged Mountains & Valley Vineyards
Casual Hotels
Lavender Field with Mountains in Background
Walking & Hiking

Provence Active Culinary Walking & Hiking Tour

Vibrant Village Markets & Classic French Fare
Premiere Hotels
Lavender Field and Old Town of Banon
Biking

Provence Luberon to Lavender Country Bike Tour

Medieval Villages & Splendid Spa Retreats
Premiere Hotels
Backroads Guest Biking From Town
Dolce tempo
E-biking

Provence Luberon to Lavender Country Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Medieval Villages to Splendid Spa Retreats
Premiere Hotels
Gordes, Provence, France
Walking & Hiking

Provence to Costa Brava Walking & Hiking Tour

Village to Village from the South of France to Coastal Spain & Barcelona
Casual Hotels
Guest cycling through lavender field.
Biking

Provence Wine Country to Luberon Bike Tour

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

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