Europe Active & Adventure Tours

Where countries converge and experiences abound—Europe is the definitive destination for the curious traveler.

356 Trips

Cyclist Taking in View Ireland

Winding Road Under Trees Scotland

Two Scots in Kilts

Guest Riding Valley Scotland

Winding Empty Road Hills Scotland

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Scottish Highlands Bike Tour

Edinburgh, St Andrews & Medieval Castles

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2025: Aug-Sep

2026: May-Sep

From $6,899/person

Wide shot of Ramez Castle, large mountain in background.

Guest/leader at meal, hanging shish kabob(?) with potato wedges in front of them.

Guest cycling down mountain road, numerous peaks in background.

Wide shot of Campo Tures, Taufer's Castle in center.

Leader & guide seasoning bowl of tomatoes.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Dolomites Bike Tour

World-Class Routes in Italy & Austria

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

2025: Aug-Sep

2026: May-Oct

From $5,799/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

2025: Aug-Oct

2026: Apr-Jun, Aug-Oct

From $5,199/person

Building Surrounded by Fields and Hills

Shop in Burgundy

Food in Burgundy

Two Backroads Guests Reading the Newspaper

Backroads Guest Biking

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Burgundy Bike Tour

Quaint French Villages & World-Class Vineyards

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2025: Aug-Sep

2026: Apr-Oct

From $5,999/person

Row of red houses along a rocky shore in Norway

Two bikers resting on a bench in front of a row of red houses

Biker riding along a river in Norway

Bikers riding through a Norwegian town

Father and daughter looking at seashells on a beach

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Norway & Sweden Bike Tour

Seaside Scandinavia South of Oslo

6 days

Levels 2-4

Deluxe & Premiere Hotels

2025: Aug-Sep

2026: Jun-Sep

From $5,199/person

Backroads Guest Biking with Mountain, Town, and Vineyard View

Red Espelette Peppers Drying in the Wall of a Traditional Basque House in Espelette Village, Basque Province of Labourd, France

Backroads Guest Taking the Photo of Another Backroads Guest Biking Through a Vineyard

Vineyard and San Vicente de la Sonsierra as Background, La Rioja (Spain)

Backroads Guests Biking

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Basque Country Bike Tour

French Pyrenees & Spain's Rioja Wine Region

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

2025: Sep-Oct

2026: Apr-Oct

From $5,299/person

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

2025: Aug-Oct

2026: Mar-May, Sep-Oct

From $6,099/person

Aerial view of Lagoa das Furnas located on the Azorean island of Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal. Lake Furnas (Lagoa das Furnas) on Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal from the Pico do Ferro scenic viewpoint.

View of Sete Cidades - Boca do Inferno, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal

Whale tale flipping in ocean.

Man smiling at the camera while holding up a glass of wine

Man and woman inside of a kayak, paddling in the middle of a lake

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Azores Multi-Adventure Tour

Waterfalls, Volcanic Craters & Lush Island Landscapes

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

2025: Aug-Nov

2026: Apr-May, Aug-Nov

From $4,899/person

Valley Lake Blue Skies Ireland

Waves Along Coastline Ireland

Serving Ale Cornwall

Platter of Whiskey Ireland

Stone Cottage Along Lake Ireland

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Ireland Walking & Hiking Tour

Cork, Killarney & Ancient Celtic Wonders

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

2025: Aug-Sep

2026: May-Sep

From $5,299/person

Two guests petting cow, mountain range in background.

Point of view shot of Swiss alleyway, looking up towards moiuntains.

Guests at small red trolley, flags, building around them.

Bowl of vegetable soup and bread.

Swiss flags hanging on side of hotel.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Switzerland Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Interlaken to the Bernese Oberland

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

2025: Aug-Sep

2026: Jun-Sep

From $6,499/person

Monument overlooking the city during sunset

Guests Riding in Front Ivy Tower Scotland

Gourmet Dish Served by Chef Scotland

3 Guests Riding Cobblestone Under Old Arch Scotland

3 Guests Riding Driveway Estate Scotland

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Scotland & England Bike Tour

Edinburgh to Yorkshire Dales

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2025: Aug-Sep

2026: May-Sep

From $6,199/person

Woman in pink, biking in front of a green tank with flags waiving in the background

Man and woman biking in front of a stone cathedral

Oysters in Brittany/Normandy

Backroads Guests Biking

Two Backroads Guests High Fiving on Beach with Bicycles

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Brittany & Normandy Bike Tour

World War II Landmarks & Majestic Mont-St-Michel

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

2025: Aug-Sep

2026: May-Sep

From $4,199/person

Backroads Guests Biking Through Vineyard in Alsace

Backroads Guest Biking in Alsace with Mountain and Town View

Backroads Guests Biking Through Vineyard in Alsace

Building with View in Alsace

Bridge Over Water with Town View

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Champagne & Alsace Bike Tour

Sparkling Champagne & the Alsace Wine Route

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2025: Aug-Oct

2026: Apr-Oct

From $6,399/person

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

Bikers resting with bikes on side of a road in Spain, admiring a view.

Biker riding on a road in Spain.

Snack board with cured meats and crackers.

Two bikers riding on a road in southern Spain.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Southern Spain's Andalusia Bike Tour

Flamenco & Vistas: Seville to Granada

6 days

Levels 3-5

Casual & Premiere Hotels

2025: Sep-Oct

2026: Apr-May, Sep-Oct

From $4,449/person

View of large hills covered in trees, with tall mountains in the distance

Group of people around a circular table, raising their wine glasses for a toast while smiling

Numerous glasses of red wine.

Wide shot of the Dolomites, hilltop village in middleground, purple flowers in foreground.

Wide shot of mountainous vista, small hilltop house in middleground.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Dolomites Multi-Adventure Tour

Alpine Adventures beneath Majestic Mountains

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2025: Aug-Oct

2026: Jun-Sep

From $6,199/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

2025: Aug-Oct

2026: Apr-Jun, Aug-Oct

From $5,699/person

Wide shot of the Amalfi coast.

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

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

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

Path of the Gods, Idyllic Capri & Ischia

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

2025: Aug-Oct

2026: Apr-Oct

From $5,249/person

Valley Farmland England

Game of Croquet England

Cottage England

Walking Hedges England

Backroads guest posing with fish and chips plate in England.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

England's Cotswolds Walking & Hiking Tour

Castles, Gardens & the Cotswold Way

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2025: Aug-Sep

2026: May-Oct

From $6,399/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

2025: Sep-Nov

2026: Mar-Jun, Sep-Nov

From $5,449/person

Lavender Field and Old Town of Banon

Lavender Field

Gordes Famous Old Village in Provence, France

The hill top village of Bonnieux in Provence

Loafs of Bread

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Provence Luberon to Lavender Country Bike Tour

Medieval Villages & Splendid Spa Retreats

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2025: Aug-Oct

2026: May-Oct

From $5,699/person

One guest taking photo of other three, mountains behind them.

Two locals smiling, large mountains, clouds behind them.

Guest with hiking poles on hilltop, gesturing to large range behind her.

Three guests in hiking gear, craggy cliffside to their right.

Three guests in front of wooden building, one in center, the other two gesturing to them.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Dolomites Walking & Hiking Tour

Fairy-Tale Villages amid Italy's Great Peaks

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2025: Aug-Oct

2026: Jun-Oct

From $5,899/person

POV shot of someone walking down beachy stone alleyway.

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

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

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

2025: Aug-Oct

2026: Apr-Jun, Aug-Oct

From $5,899/person

View of Arromanches

Backroads Guest Biking Through Tree Path

Cheese and Grapes

Bike in the Town of Dinan, Brittany

Cows lounging by a river

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Brittany & Normandy Bike Tour

D-Day Landmarks, Mont-Saint-Michel & Seaside France

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

2025: Aug-Oct

2026: May-Oct

From $5,399/person

Wide shot of Lake Como coastline, colorful houses.

Two guests walking down narrow alleyway.

Wide shot of the Albergo Ristorante and it's surrounding lake, sunset.

Three guests walking beside lake, road to their right.

Bird's eye shot of the Cannavacciuolo Ristorante and it's surrounding village.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy's Lake Como & Bellagio Walking & Hiking Tour

Stylish Sojourn in the Italian Lake District

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2025: Aug-Oct

2026: Apr-Jun, Aug-Oct

From $6,799/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.