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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Ariel view of bikers in fields with ponds

Guests biking under tree grove

Guests + table at dinner

Close-up of food spread, salmon, green beans, peppers, cheese, etc.

Vibrant Dutch brick storefronts/housefronts

Biking

6 Days

Netherlands & Belgium Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Amsterdam to Bruges

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $5,399/person

Forested path with small huts in the foreground and Dolomites in the horizon.

Backroads guest holding pint of dark beer.

Two sheep herders and flock of sheep.

Women with German braids and ribbons in hair.

Lake bordered by mountains.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Poland & Slovakia Hiking & Walking Tour

World Heritage Kraków to the Rugged Tatra Mountains

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,299/person

Two people with walking poles descending a grassy hill

Rocky hill with large mountains in the distance

Three people biking through a town of white buildings with wooden roofs

Ceramic beer steins in a row.

Man in a grassy field holding up a bike over his head

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Bavaria, Tyrolean Alps & the Dolomites Multi-Adventure Tour

Peak Experiences in Germany, Austria & Italy

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $6,199/person

Three women walking on a stone path next to the ocean side

Alleyway shot of stone-built town, windows, doors dot the alley.

Two cows in meadow, on baby, one adult.

Two women smiling while walking up stairs on a hill

Man and woman smiling next to yellow and blue arrow signs

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

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

The Way from Portugal to Spain

Women's Adventures

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $4,999/person

Sky view of a long path that sits on top of a long, grass-covered cliff

Three men walking on a beach, with a large cliff in the background

Capela de Nossa Senhora das Vitorias Church next to Volcano Crater on Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal.

Whale tale flipping in ocean.

Two men on a kayak, paddling in a river by a bridge

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Portugal's Azores Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Waterfalls, Volcanic Craters & Lush Island Landscapes

Families with 20s & Beyond

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $5,099/person

Brown and white buildings connected by a single bridge over a river

Illuminated suspension bridge leading to a rustic town

Group of people in a vineyard holding up bundles of grapes

Woman in a green jersey biking in a field of lavender flowers

Group of 4 women smiling while wearing sailor hats

Biking

8 Days

Provence’s Rhône River Cruise Bike Tour

Vineyards & Valleys from Côtes du Rhône to Lyon

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Luxury Ship

Activity Levels 1-3

From $7,849/person

Small coastal pier, colorful ships visible, mountain in distance.

Local guide in traditional clothing posing for camera, leaning on wooden fence.

Wide shot of craggy, Italian coast cliffs. Ocean to left.

Shot of mountain cemetery building, gravestones in background.

Long outdoor dining table set for a meal amid the Dolomites

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Dolomites to Lake Garda Hiking & Walking Tour

Majestic Mountains & Italy’s Largest Lake

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,899/person

Hiking Hills Whales

Climbing Hills Over Farmland Scotland

Tour Exterior Castle Wales

Castle Wales

Dinner Being Served Wales

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Wales Hiking & Walking Tour

Dramatic Coastline, Castles & Celtic Culture

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $6,099/person

Wide shot of brick villages, large brick building on hilltop.

Guest biking past vineyard.

Guest next to grapevine, holding grapes.

Close up of hand tending to red grapes.

Wide shot of curved vineyard.

Biking

6 Days

Italy's Assisi to the Adriatic Bike Tour

Umbria's Wine Country & the Coastal Charm of Le Marche

Couples, Friends & Solos

Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 1-4

From $4,499/person

View of cottage lined islands in clear blue water

Sunny beach with a cliff in the distance

Person on a beach looking into the sunset

View of Canal surrounded by tall rock walls

Aerial view of stone ruins in a forested area

Multi-Adventure

8 Days

Greece & Mediterranean Ocean Cruise Multi-Adventure Tour

From Athens to Croatia’s Dubrovnik via Albania & Montenegro

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Luxury Ships

Activity Levels 2-4

From $10,599/person

sun setting over an island

Woman with two hiking sticks overlooking the ocean

Backroads guests hike through a flowering field

Wide shot of rocky seaside, sand deposits, water, rocky hills.

Two backroads guest pose with their hands up on a hike

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Sicily & the Aeolian Islands Easygoing Walking Tour

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

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-2

From $5,499/person

A wood house in a lake

Alps with lush fields and green forests. View of lake Wolfgangsee.

A bridge with pink flowers overlooking water

a person looking out onto the water from a boat

hikers on a forest path

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

German & Austrian Alps Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey amid Sound of Music Landscapes

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-2

From $6,499/person

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

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

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.

Wide shot of coastal Mediterranean town during sunset.

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Greece’s Peloponnese Multi-Adventure Tour

Olympic History & Legends from the Mountains to the Sea

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,799/person

Woman with hiking poles, walking on a large mountain

Coastside cliff with boats floating in the ocean

Bowl of paella with cut lemons on the sides

Woman smiling, standing next to a guardrail over a cliff

Leader with charcuterie platter, pretending to eat grapes.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Spain's Mallorca & Menorca Hiking & Walking Tour

Majestic Mediterranean Peaks to Island Coves & Beaches

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $6,249/person

Beautiful view of world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle, the 19th century Romanesque Revival palace built for King Ludwig II, with scenic mountain landscape near Fussen, southwest Bavaria, Germany

Two hikers on top of a hill.

German dumplings plated.

Two hikers on Backroads trip in Bavaria.

Flight of white and red wine in glasses.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

German & Austrian Alps Hiking & Walking Tour

Mountains, Lakes & Castles: Salzburg to Munich

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,899/person

Guest hiking on craggy hillside, cloudy sky behind them.

Guest petting Catalan Donkey.

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

Wide shot of coastal Croatian town, white and tan buildings, boats, forest in distance.

Wide shot of walled cliffside houses, guests kayaking below.

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Croatia to Montenegro Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Historic Split to Dubrovnik & the Bay of Kotor

Families with 20s & Beyond

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $6,149/person

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

White, brick buildings with a small pathway

Flowers and a rustic building overlooking the ocean

Aerial shot of guests cycling down farm road, freshly tilled and watered trees on their left.

Two women riding bikes with an ancient building in the background

Biking

6 Days

Puglia & Basilicata Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from il Mare to Matera

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $6,099/person

Cottage in the Cotswalds

Ornate English cups of tea and english muffins with butter and jam.

Backroads guest posing with fish and chips plate in England.

Street signs reading Cotswald Way North and South.

Two hikers on trail, pointing at view in the distance.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

England's Cotswolds Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

Castles, Gardens & the Cotswold Way

Women's Adventures

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $6,699/person

Coastal Town Fjord Norway

Bird's eye view of a rode winding through a river valley

Mountain Goat Fjord

Group Selfie End of Dock Norway

Lunch Leaders Behind Bar Norway

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Norway's Fjords Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Nordic Adventure from Voss to Bergen

Families with Kids & Teens

Deluxe Hotels*

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,399/person

Two women paddling in a red kayak with a European town in the background

Shot of small river, houses, wooden boat.

Group of people talking and eating with plates of food and glasses of wine on the table

Wide shot of grassy field, windmills, cows, sky, etc.

Guests biking in the countryside

Multi-Adventure

6 Days

Netherlands & Belgium Multi-Adventure Tour

Canals, Windmills & Ancient Bridges from Amsterdam to Brussels

Couples, Friends & Solos

Premiere Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $5,899/person

Gordes, Provence, France

Ocean View

Lavender

Backroads Guests Hiking

Backroads Guest Walking Through Tunnel

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Provence to Costa Brava Hiking & Walking Tour

Village to Village from the South of France to Coastal Spain & Barcelona

Couples, Friends & Solos

Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

From $4,299/person

Group of people walking in a grassy valley towards tall mountains

Large stone archway with a building in a gravel area

Wooden cabin with flower pots hanging outside

Dirt trail on a tall, grassy mountain

Grassy hill with a house and a forest and mountains in the background

Hiking & Walking

NEW

6 Days

Dolomites Hiking Tour

High-Alpine Adventure in Val di Fassa

Couples, Friends & Solos

Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 3-5

From $4,899/person

Sky view of a row of buildings in front of a boat dock

Group of guests at dinner, cheersing wine glasses.

Three guests laughing and holding wine themed decorative signs.

Cliffside by the ocean with buildings on top

Shot of ceiling in domed church, mosaics and art on ceiling.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Cinque Terre & Tuscany Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Italy's Seaside to Tuscan Villages

Couples, Friends & Solos

Deluxe Hotels

Activity Levels 1-2

From $4,749/person

Two guests hiking down cliffside, boats in ocean down below.

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

Wide shot of statue at Monte Solaro peak.

Pier on the Amalfi Coast, boast littering the water's edge.

Bottle of limoncello.

Hiking & Walking

6 Days

Italy's Amalfi Coast Family Hiking & Walking Tour

Path of the Gods, Idyllic Capri & Ischia

Families with 20s & Beyond

Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 2-4

From $5,399/person

4726 Dates

2026

May 2026

Two women paddling in a red kayak with a European town in the background

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Netherlands & Belgium Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

$6,299/person

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

Available

May 8, 2026

Friday

May 13, 2026

Wednesday

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Wide shot of Mount Etna, small boats in water in foreground.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sicily Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,149/person

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

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May 8, 2026

Friday

May 13, 2026

Wednesday

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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

(+$850 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 9, 2026

Saturday

May 14, 2026

Thursday

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Shot of road leading to white brick castle structure.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia Ocean Cruise Multi-Adventure Tour

8 days

Levels 2-4

Small Luxury Ships

From $10,499/person

(+$10,499 for optional single occ.)

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May 9, 2026

Saturday

May 16, 2026

Saturday

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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

May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 2026

Friday

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

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Brittany & Normandy Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual Hotels*

$4,349/person

(+$700 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 2026

Friday

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

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Santorini & Crete Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

$7,199/person

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

Available

May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 2026

Friday

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guests biking past beautiful building

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Netherlands & Belgium Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

$5,849/person

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

Available

May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 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

$6,799/person

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

Request to Book

May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 2026

Friday

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Large forest with a lake in the center, with the ocean to the left of the cliff

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$5,899/person

(+$850 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 2026

Friday

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Valley Lake Blue Skies Ireland

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Ireland Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

$5,999/person

(+$1,550 for optional single occ.)

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May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 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*

$5,899/person

(+$900 for optional single occ.)

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May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 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

$5,799/person

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

Available

May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 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

$5,799/person

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

Available

May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 2026

Friday

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Shot of the Abbey of Sant'Antimo.

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Tuscany Active Culinary Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Deluxe Hotels*

$4,949/person

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

Available

May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 2026

Friday

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The North West Façade of the Chateau de Chambord

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Loire Valley Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

$4,699/person

(+$800 for optional single occ.)

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May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 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

May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 2026

Friday

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Exterior view of hotel complex buildings in a valley, with large mountains in the distance

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia & Slovenia Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

$5,899/person

(+$950 for optional single occ.)

Request to Book

May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 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

$4,799/person

(+$800 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 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*

$5,699/person

(+$850 for optional single occ.)

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May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 2026

Friday

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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

$6,499/person

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

Going fast! 3 spaces left

May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 2026

Friday

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stone buildings surrounded by trees along a river

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Toulouse to Bordeaux Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,299/person

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

Available

May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 2026

Friday

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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

$4,499/person

(+$700 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 2026

Friday

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

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Algarve & Alentejo Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

$6,149/person

(+$1,050 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 2026

Friday

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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*

$6,499/person

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

Request to Book

May 10, 2026

Sunday

May 15, 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.