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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Green slopping hills in front of snowy mountains

Hikers walking trail towards mountain

Fog over tall pine trees

Hikers walking a path towards mountain range

Hikers walking with hiking poles

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Dolomites Lodge-to-Lodge Hiking Tour

Immersive Adventure & High-Alpine Luxury in Northern Italy

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 3-5

From $6,099/person

Two hikers walking along side stream of water in Iceland.

Hiker standing in front of church in Iceland.

Hiker posing on a rock, clifside.

Hot Pool Iceland

Icelandic landscape at sunset.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Iceland Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

Dramatic Landscapes in the Land of Fire & Ice

Women's Adventures

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $7,099/person

Wide shot of Tuscan countryside.

Four guests at dinner, talking wine with local.

wheels of cheese stacked on a wooden counter

Close-up of guests at cooking class.

Shot of the Abbey of Sant'Antimo.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Tuscany Active Culinary Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

Gourmet Adventure in Italy from Chianti to Val d'Orcia

Women's Adventures

Deluxe Hotels*

Activity Levels 1-3

From $4,499/person

Hikers walking up a shoreline trail

old stone buildings next to a river

Shot of colorful, painted roof art.

two people hugging

sandy beach with houses on the shore

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Portugal Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Lisbon to Porto

Couples, Friends & Solos

Deluxe & Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels

From $5,199/person

Houses lit up along a canal

Shot of small river, houses, wooden boat.

Bikers on Backroads Trip

Guests riding past windmills

Three guests cycling past brick housefronts.

Biking

8 Days

Dutch & Belgian Waterways River Cruise Bike Tour

Iconic Canals, Windmills & Bike Paths from Amsterdam to Bruges

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Luxury Ship

Activity Levels 1-3

From $8,249/person

Misty Norwegian fjord

Waterfall cascading down a green grassy hill in Norway

Solo hiker looking out over a lush green valley in Norway

Group of hikers holding up a sign that spells our Backroads

Group of hikers enjoying a meal together while overlooking a fjord and mountains

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Norway's Fjords Hiking & Walking Tour

Mountains, Waterfalls & Glaciers from Voss to Bergen

Couples, Friends & Solos

Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,699/person

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

Walled outskirts of Dubrovnik during sunset.

Four guests on the trail, smiling at each other, one is hugging another.

Three guests biking towards camera, all smiling.

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

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Croatia to Montenegro Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Historic Split to Dubrovnik & the Bay of Kotor

Families with Teens & 20s

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $6,099/person

Wide shot of the Duomo di Siena.

Shot of alleyway, clock tower.

Guest relaxing poolside.

Guest cycling on countryside road, smiling.

Group of guests at dinner, cheersing wine glasses.

Biking

6 Days

Tuscany Wine Country Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey through the Towns & Vineyards of Chianti

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $6,299/person

Large boat floating on a long river

Two women looking at each other, smiling and biking through a vineyard

One man and two women, smiling and laughing while holding wine glasses

Man and two women smiling while biking, with a large yellow building in the background

Multiple glasses of beer on a steel countertop

Biking

8 Days

Danube River Cruise Full Ship Celebration Bike Tour

Prague to Budapest with 100+ Backroads Friends

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Luxury Ship

Activity Levels 1-4

From $6,879/person

Woman jumping with her arms open, and a bike on the right

Castle-like building in a large valley, with a forest in the background

Wooden cabin restaurant with a group of people lifting up their glasses of wine

Wooden cabin building, with three Swiss flags and flower beds under a window

Woman biking across a bridge surrounded by large flags

Biking

6 Days

Switzerland Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Montreux to Lucerne via the Swiss Alps

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $7,099/person

Biker riding on a clear sunny day with a field and a tree in background.

Exterior view of yellow and brown cathedral-like building

Person wearing a yellow jacket, riding a bike with a large building in the background

White goose swimming on a lake with small brown ducks in the background

Man and woman wearing neon jackets, hiding behind a tree ina forest

Biking

6 Days

Berlin to Prague Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Germany to the Czech Republic

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $5,999/person

Small river surrounded by pink flowers and small trees

Family Kayaking Ireland

Cycling Bridge Ireland

Coast Sunset Ireland

Road surrounded by large grass hills and a clear, blue lake to the right

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Ireland Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Traditional Irish Culture from Cork to Killarney

Families with Kids & Teens

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,299/person

Wide shot of Santorini cliffside, white houses, ocean, sunset.

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

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

Close-up of blue door on white building.

Group of guests among cliffside, whit houses, sunset behind them.

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Santorini & Crete Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Sun-Splashed Mythical Greek Isles

Families with 20s & Beyond

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $6,799/person

Group of teenagers on bikes, riding through a road surrounded by tall weeds

Bread Basket

Dark green tank on the roof of a building

Backroads Guest with Oyster by Water

Two women and one man smiling while walking on a beach

Biking

6 Days

Brittany & Normandy Family Bike Tour

World War II Landmarks & Majestic Mont-St-Michel

Families with Kids & Teens

Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 1-4

From $4,199/person

A boat navigating through large cliffs at the edge of the ocean

Sky view of white and brown houses next to the beach shore

Person pouring a bottle of wine into wine glasses

Wide view of white buildings, with a stone, castle-like building in the distance

View of houses along a hill with the sunset in the background

Biking

NEW

6 Days

Portugal’s Algarve & Alentejo Bike Tour

Coastal Villages, Golden Cliffs & Sun-Drenched Beaches

Couples, Friends & Solos

Deluxe Hotels*

Activity Levels 2-4

From $4,299/person

Family riding bikes on a gravel road with a brick church building in the background

Wide shot of Brunelleschi's dome and it's surrounding city.

Two people riding bikes on an empty road, surrounding by crop fields

Group of kids in the ocean with their hands in the air

Girl pointing at a chalkboard with a man kneeling down and smiling

Biking

6 Days

Tuscany Family Bike Tour

Fun & Adventure from Montepulciano to Chianti

Families with Kids & Teens

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-4

From $5,199/person

Shot of Costa Brava coastline, blue water, tan and white buildings.

Biker riding past a field of sunflowers

Cyclists on a road in Mallorca

Bikers posing with their bikes and glasses of wine.

Women in cycling gear laughing standing on a beach with a small sailboat in the background

Biking

6 Days

Spanish Pyrenees to Costa Brava Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Barcelona to Glorious Peaks & Mediterranean Beaches

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $5,599/person

Bird's eye shot of cyclists over Loire River during sunset. Château Royal d'Amboise behind.

Two guests in flower garden, church behind them.

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

Backroads Guest Biking Past Field

Guest with bike, standing in French road among white buildings and storefronts.

Biking

6 Days

Loire Valley Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey among Grand Châteaux & Regal Rivers

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-2

From $6,099/person

Schloss Elmau in the Wetterstein mountains

Ceramic beer steins in a row.

Church building with grassy mountain in the foreground

A woman and two men hiking in a field of flowers

Yellow flowers surrounded by weeds along a rocky hillside

Hiking & Walking

5 Days

German & Austrian Alps Home Base Hiking & Walking Tour

A Singular Hotel Experience in Bavaria's Elmau Valley

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $6,199/person

Three people wearing snow gear, walking through a icy trail

Cottage on the mountainside with grass roof

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

Two women smiling while walking on a rocky path in front of a waterfall

Group of three people with hiking poles, walking on a dirt and gravel trail on a hill

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Iceland's Glaciers & Coast Family Multi-Adventure Tour

The Awe-Inspiring Land of Fire & Ice

Families with Teens & 20s

Deluxe & Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $7,799/person

Houses Overlooking Fjords

Walking Path Fjord Norway

Backroads guests on a hike

Two guests in bike jerseys pose with a waterfall

a river running through a valley

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Norway's Fjords Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Nordic Adventure from Voss to Bergen

Families with Teens & 20s

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,499/person

Lighthouse on top of a cliff with the ocean on the ground floor

Group of people at a dining table raising their wine glasses

Dirt trail surrounded by grassy fields with the ocean to the right

Local Describing Guinness

Sheep Hillside Ireland

Hiking & Walking

NEW

6 Days

Ireland's Connemara Hiking & Walking Tour

Galway to Cliffs of Moher along the Wild Atlantic Way

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels*

Activity Levels 1-3

From $6,099/person

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

Winding road down a tree lined path

Active waterfall in the middle of a forest, with a pond on the grand floor

Pineapples grown on a plantation on the island Sao miguel, Azores

Man smiling while holding a glass of wine

Hiking & Walking

NEW

6 Days

Portugal's Azores Hiking & Walking Tour

Epic Trails, Dramatic Coastline & Vibrant Island Flora

Couples, Friends & Solos

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $4,399/person

Two men and one woman walking on a stone alleyway, pointing and smiling

Ariel view of town, river, and bridge

River with Rhinelan`d Maus Castle in background

Backroads guests at a meal in their jerseys after a bike ride.

A plate of treats

Biking

8 Days

Rhine River Cruise Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Basel to Amsterdam

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Luxury Ship

Activity Levels 1-2

From $8,349/person

4726 Dates

2026

May 2026

Walking Path of Amalfi Coast

Hiking & Walking

Women's Adventures

Italy's Amalfi Coast Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

$5,499/person

(+$1,100 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 3, 2026

Sunday

May 8, 2026

Friday

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Guests walking towards stone building, one is smiling at camera.

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Netherlands & Belgium Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

$6,049/person

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

Available

May 3, 2026

Sunday

May 8, 2026

Friday

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Coastside cliff with boats floating in the ocean

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Mallorca & Menorca Easygoing Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

$6,649/person

(+$2,100 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 3, 2026

Sunday

May 8, 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*

$5,649/person

(+$950 for optional single occ.)

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May 4, 2026

Monday

May 9, 2026

Saturday

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Bird's eye shot of Korcula during sunset.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

$5,749/person

(+$550 for optional single occ.)

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May 4, 2026

Monday

May 9, 2026

Saturday

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Two guests cycling down coastal road, light blue water in background.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Puglia & Basilicata Easygoing E-bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

$6,549/person

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

Available

May 4, 2026

Monday

May 9, 2026

Saturday

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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

$5,399/person

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

Request to Book

May 5, 2026

Tuesday

May 10, 2026

Sunday

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

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia & Slovenia's Alps Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,199/person

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

Available

May 5, 2026

Tuesday

May 10, 2026

Sunday

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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*

$5,699/person

(+$950 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 5, 2026

Tuesday

May 10, 2026

Sunday

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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

$5,799/person

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

Available

May 5, 2026

Tuesday

May 10, 2026

Sunday

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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*

$6,849/person

(+$1,450 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 5, 2026

Tuesday

May 10, 2026

Sunday

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Guest cycling down lone, tree-lined road.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Tuscany Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-5

Deluxe Hotels

$4,399/person

(+$750 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 5, 2026

Tuesday

May 10, 2026

Sunday

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

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Casual Hotels

$7,049/person

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

Request to Book

May 5, 2026

Tuesday

May 10, 2026

Sunday

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Wide shot of Lake Como coastline, colorful houses.

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy's Lake Como & Bellagio Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$7,549/person

(+$2,350 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 5, 2026

Tuesday

May 10, 2026

Sunday

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Wide shot of Corsican coastline. Houses dotting the hillside.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sardinia & Corsica Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

$6,699/person

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

Available

May 5, 2026

Tuesday

May 10, 2026

Sunday

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Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

A Taste of Camino de Santiago Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

$4,149/person

(+$600 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 5, 2026

Tuesday

May 10, 2026

Sunday

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Lungomare Castiglione della Pescaia

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Tuscany by the Sea Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

$7,349/person

(+$2,500 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 6, 2026

Wednesday

May 11, 2026

Monday

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POV shot of someone walking down beachy stone alleyway.

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Greece's Peloponnese Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,299/person

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

Available

May 6, 2026

Wednesday

May 11, 2026

Monday

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Castle ruins in scotland

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Scottish Highlands Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,749/person

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

Request to Book

May 6, 2026

Wednesday

May 11, 2026

Monday

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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

$4,899/person

(+$900 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 7, 2026

Thursday

May 12, 2026

Tuesday

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

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia & Slovenia's Alps Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,199/person

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

Available

May 7, 2026

Thursday

May 12, 2026

Tuesday

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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

(+$900 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 7, 2026

Thursday

May 12, 2026

Tuesday

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

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia to Montenegro Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels*

$6,299/person

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

Available

May 7, 2026

Thursday

May 12, 2026

Tuesday

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Traditional Labourdine Houses of Saint de Luz at Night, Basque Country, France

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

French Pyrenees to Basque Country Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,099/person

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

Available

May 7, 2026

Thursday

May 12, 2026

Tuesday

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Two bikers riding past stone Truli houses in Puglia, Italy

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Puglia's Salento to Matera Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,499/person

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

Request to Book

May 8, 2026

Friday

May 13, 2026

Wednesday

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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.