Europe Active & Adventure Tours

With our trip designers' deep connections and insider knowledge, we go beyond the usual routes to share the places we love most.

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Two women and a man smiling and waving, while standing on a cliff next to the ocean

Light house on a rocky cliff by the ocean

Sky view of boats floating in the ocean by the coast

Two women on a boat, smiling while holding onto railings

Two women and a man smiling while walking on a stone corridor on a hill, with the ocean to the right

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Italy's Amalfi Coast Hiking & Walking Tour

Glamour & Luxury in Capri & Amalfi

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $7,799/person

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

Local playing string instrument.

Man with blue shirt climbing up a flight of stairs on the beach

Kayaking among towering rocks in Portugal

Two guests standing on a balcony overlooking a town on the sea

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Portugal's Algarve & Alentejo Multi-Adventure Tour

Sun-Kissed Vineyards & Golden Beaches

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $5,599/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

6 Days

Norway & Sweden Bike Tour

Seaside Scandinavia South of Oslo

Couples, Friends & Solos

Deluxe & Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,499/person

Exterior of Ama Vida cruise ship on the water.

View of historic architecture in Portugal.

Two bikers riding on a road along the Douro River.

Biker riding on a road along the Douro River.

People saying cheers with glasses of red wine.

Biking

8 Days

Portugal's Douro River Cruise Bike Tour

Splendid Salamanca to Historic Porto

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Luxury Ship

Activity Levels 2-4

From $6,549/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

6 Days

Croatia Multi-Adventure Tour

Island-Hopping in the Adriatic from Split to Dubrovnik

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,299/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 walking up stone staircase, Croatian village, river below them.

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Croatia to Montenegro Multi-Adventure Tour

Historic Split to Dubrovnik & the Bay of Kotor

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels*

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,899/person

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

Guest rejoicing over grapevines, sunlight.

Shot of alleyway, clock tower.

Two women cycling by a vineyard at sunset

Wide shot of Italian wine country.

Biking

6 Days

Tuscany Wine Country Bike Tour

Cuisine, Culture & Chianti in the Heart of Italy

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $6,499/person

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

Door with Plants

Guest Boat French Riviera

Crystal clear bodies of water with island masses of land.

European alleyway lined with blooming bougainvillea flowers.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Provence to the French Riviera Hiking & Walking Tour

Provençal Splendor & Exquisite Seascapes from Aix to St-Tropez

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $6,799/person

Three people walking on a dirt path that is on top of a hill, with a large valley in the background

Whale tale flipping in ocean.

Natural geyser of boiling mineral water and evaporation, located at side of Furnas town on Sao Miguel island of Azores, Portugal.

Sky view of a dirt path cutting in between a field of patterned bushes

Two men sitting on a stone fence playing guitars and smiling

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Portugal's Azores Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Waterfalls, Volcanic Craters & Lush Island Landscapes

Families with Teens & 20s

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $5,099/person

Lavender Field with Mountains in Background

Three Backroads Guests Walking and Talking

Backroads Guests Walking Towards Rock Formation in Mountain

Saint Paul-de-Mausole, St. Remy Provence France

Fancy Water Fountain

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Provence Active Culinary Hiking & Walking Tour

Vibrant Village Markets & Classic French Fare

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $5,899/person

Sunny Lake Geneva, pier in background.

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

Woman eating french fries on restaurant patio.

shot of cheese, chocolate, mini Swiss flag.

Swiss flags hanging on side of hotel.

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Switzerland Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Adventures in the Bernese Oberland of the Swiss Alps

Families with 20s & Beyond

Premiere Hotels*

Activity Levels 2-4

From $6,499/person

Two locals on boat during sunset, large mountain in distance.

Server pouring white wine into four glasses.

Close-up of cherry tomatoes and salami.

Shot of forest trail, fence, signage, two stone pylons.

Guest walking past cacti, ocean cliffs, blue water.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Sicily & the Aeolian Islands Hiking & Walking Tour

Southern Italy's Volcanoes, Ancient Cultures & Sun-Warmed Beaches

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,399/person

Two guests petting cow, mountain range in background.

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

Bowl of vegetable soup and bread.

Swiss flags hanging on side of hotel.

Wide shot of mountainous vista, two guests in distance.

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Switzerland Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Interlaken to the Bernese Oberland

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels*

Activity Levels 1-2

From $6,499/person

Man riding bike on a road with crops in the distance

Crop fields with a road cutting through the grassy fields

Three people riding bikes on a concrete road

Bridge leading to a rustic town

Ancient building courtyard with pillars and a fountain

Biking

6 Days

Madrid to Porto Bike Tour

Spain's Castile & León to Portugal's Northern Coast

Couples, Friends & Solos

Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 2-5

From $4,199/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.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Italy's Amalfi Coast Hiking & Walking Tour

Path of the Gods, Idyllic Capri & Ischia

Couples, Friends & Solos

Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,299/person

Two women smiling while walking through an alleyway and stone buildings surrounding them

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

People saying cheers with glasses of red wine.

Stone alleyway with stone buildings on either side

Man and woman riding their bike on an alleyway with a church bell tower view in the distance

Biking

6 Days

Spain's Mallorca Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey on a Classic Mediterranean Isle

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $6,199/person

Man and woman biking on a sandy trail with the ocean in the background

Backroads Guests Taking Photos of Le Mont Saint-Michel Tidal Island

Biking past a WWI memorial

Three Backroads Guests Smiling

Bread Basket

Biking

6 Days

Brittany & Normandy Family Bike Tour

World War II Landmarks & Majestic Mont-St-Michel

Families with Teens & 20s

Casual Hotels*

Activity Levels 1-4

From $4,199/person

Wide shot of Hvar Island, white stone buildings, blue water, boats.

Town center with white stone and red buildings

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

Lake connected to the ocean with tall trees to the left

Group of people riding bikes on a road in the middle of a town

Biking

NEW

6 Days

Croatia Bike Tour

Dalmatian Coast & Islands from Split to Dubrovnik

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere & Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,899/person

Young guest crouching on hilltop with pig.

Group of young guests at surf lesson, instructor behind them.

Shot of craggy cliffs, large, crowded beach in distance.

Group of guests in kayaks, one raising paddle over head, coast behind them.

Housefront shot of red and white cottage among forest.

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Basque Country Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Biarritz to San Sebastián & Bilbao

Families with Kids & Teens

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $6,199/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

6 Days

Dolomites Bike Tour

World-Class Routes in Italy & Austria

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 1-4

From $5,899/person

Wide shot view of a town on top of a cliff with the ocean to the right

Man and woman walking on a wooden bridge with a large cliff in the background

Table full of vegetables and snacks, and 5 bottles of olive oil

Rustic, white and yellow houses surrounded by tall trees

Olives hanging on plants

Hiking & Walking

NEW

6 Days

Southern Spain's Andalusia Hiking & Walking Tour

Granada's Alhambra, Caminito del Rey & the Glamorous Costa del Sol

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $5,499/person

Hiking Snow Caps Iceland

Wide shot of alpine vista, waterfall, rainbow, cliffs on either side.

Shot of thermal geyser erupting, vibrant pink/blue sunset.

Two blue rafts on a river full of groups of people

Small grass-roofed countryside church, overcast sky.

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Iceland's Fire & Ice Multi-Adventure Tour

Waterfalls, Geothermal Wonders & the Golden Circle

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $8,199/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.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Italy's Lake Como & Bellagio Hiking & Walking Tour

Stylish Sojourn in the Italian Lake District

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $6,799/person

Alpine Ibex on top of mountain.

Train station clock at Chamonix Mont-Blanc, mountain in distance.

Housefront shot of stone building, wooden doors, balcony.

Plate of pan fried fish with an orange sauce, bed of greens.

Cheese Swiss Alps

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

French, Italian & Swiss Alps Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Legendary Mont Blanc, Chamonix & Lake Geneva

Families with Teens & 20s

Premiere Hotels*

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,799/person

4717 Dates

2026

April 2026

Guest on sunny hilltop, arms outstretched, ocean behind them.

Hiking & Walking

Women's Adventures

A Taste of Camino de Santiago Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

$4,149/person

(+$700 for optional single occ.)

Available

Apr 19, 2026

Sunday

Apr 24, 2026

Friday

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Group of bikers leaning on railings, looking out towards the ocean

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Algarve & Alentejo Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels*

$6,249/person

(+$1,000 for optional single occ.)

Available

Apr 20, 2026

Monday

Apr 25, 2026

Saturday

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Two bikers riding on a road along the Douro River.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Madrid to the Douro River & Porto Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

$5,649/person

(+$900 for optional single occ.)

Available

Apr 21, 2026

Tuesday

Apr 26, 2026

Sunday

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Biker riding around a bend on the coast of Mallorca.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Mallorca & Menorca Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

$5,949/person

(+$1,200 for optional single occ.)

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Apr 21, 2026

Tuesday

Apr 26, 2026

Sunday

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Man and woman smiling while walking on a dirt and stone path and the ocean in the background

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

A Taste of Camino de Santiago Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels*

$5,549/person

(+$800 for optional single occ.)

Going fast! 6 spaces left

Apr 21, 2026

Tuesday

Apr 26, 2026

Sunday

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

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Mallorca Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

$6,449/person

(+$1,800 for optional single occ.)

Available

Apr 21, 2026

Tuesday

Apr 26, 2026

Sunday

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View of flowers on a mountain and the ocean in Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego Nordeste, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal.

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Azores Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

$4,699/person

(+$650 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

Apr 21, 2026

Tuesday

Apr 26, 2026

Sunday

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Cliffside by the ocean with buildings on top

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Cinque Terre & Tuscany Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Deluxe Hotels

$4,749/person

(+$900 for optional single occ.)

Available

Apr 23, 2026

Thursday

Apr 28, 2026

Tuesday

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

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Greece’s Peloponnese Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,399/person

(+$1,400 for optional single occ.)

Available

Apr 23, 2026

Thursday

Apr 28, 2026

Tuesday

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Exterior of Ama Vida cruise ship on the water.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Douro River Cruise Bike Tour

8 days

Levels 2-4

Small Luxury Ship

From $9,349/person

(+$4,550 for optional single occ.)

Going fast!

Apr 25, 2026

Saturday

May 2, 2026

Saturday

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Houses lit up along a canal

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Dutch & Belgian Waterways River Cruise Bike Tour

8 days

Levels 1-3

Small Luxury Ship

From $8,349/person

(+$4,050 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

Apr 25, 2026

Saturday

May 2, 2026

Saturday

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Backroads Guest Biking From Town

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Provence Luberon to Lavender Country Easygoing E-bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

$5,999/person

(+$1,600 for optional single occ.)

Available

Apr 25, 2026

Saturday

Apr 30, 2026

Thursday

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Cliffside by the ocean with buildings on top

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Cinque Terre & Tuscany Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Deluxe Hotels

$4,749/person

(+$900 for optional single occ.)

Available

Apr 26, 2026

Sunday

May 1, 2026

Friday

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Shot of countryside vineyard, fog rolling in, sunrise.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Bordeaux & Dordogne Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,549/person

(+$1,700 for optional single occ.)

Available

Apr 26, 2026

Sunday

May 1, 2026

Friday

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Backroads guest biking on path

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sicily Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

$6,499/person

(+$1,700 for optional single occ.)

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Apr 26, 2026

Sunday

May 1, 2026

Friday

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Wide shot of the National Palace of Pena.

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels

Premiere Hotels*

$5,849/person

(+$900 for optional single occ.)

Going fast! 5 spaces left

Apr 26, 2026

Sunday

May 1, 2026

Friday

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Backroads Guest Biking with Mountain, Town, and Vineyard View

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Basque Country Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

$5,899/person

(+$1,200 for optional single occ.)

Available

Apr 26, 2026

Sunday

May 1, 2026

Friday

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Two bikers riding on a road along the Douro River.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Madrid to the Douro River & Porto Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

$5,599/person

(+$1,000 for optional single occ.)

Available

Apr 26, 2026

Sunday

May 1, 2026

Friday

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Backroads Guests Biking Through Vineyard in Alsace

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Champagne & Alsace Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels*

$6,849/person

(+$1,500 for optional single occ.)

Solo Room Savings

Available

Apr 26, 2026

Sunday

May 1, 2026

Friday

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Group of bikers leaning on railings, looking out towards the ocean

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Algarve & Alentejo Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels*

$6,549/person

(+$1,200 for optional single occ.)

Available

Apr 26, 2026

Sunday

May 1, 2026

Friday

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

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Southern Spain's Andalusia Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 3-5

Deluxe & Premiere Hotels

$4,899/person

(+$800 for optional single occ.)

Available

Apr 26, 2026

Sunday

May 1, 2026

Friday

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Biker riding around a bend on the coast of Mallorca.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Mallorca & Menorca Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,199/person

(+$1,400 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

Apr 26, 2026

Sunday

May 1, 2026

Friday

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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.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Azores Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

$5,549/person

(+$900 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

Apr 26, 2026

Sunday

May 1, 2026

Friday

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Man and woman smiling while walking on a dirt and stone path and the ocean in the background

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

A Taste of Camino de Santiago Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels*

$5,399/person

(+$800 for optional single occ.)

Available

Apr 26, 2026

Sunday

May 1, 2026

Friday

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Person riding their bike on a road with large, grassy mountains in the distance

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Canary Islands Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

$6,149/person

(+$1,300 for optional single occ.)

Available

Apr 26, 2026

Sunday

May 1, 2026

Friday

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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.