Europe Active &amp; Adventure Tours

A Taste of Italy from Pienza to Siena & Chianti

Two guests cycling down vineyard road towards villa.

Five young guests biking down forest road, grapevines.

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

Two guests walking with their bikes, talking, both smiling.

Biking

Families with Teens & 20s

Tuscany Family Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-5

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

2026: May-Jul

From $4,299/person

Alpine Adventures beneath Majestic Mountains

Guest cycling on road, meadow and large mountain in background.

Group of guests hiking down mountain trail, Dolomite range in background.

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

Guest on mountain trail, donkey beside her.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Dolomites Family Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2026: Jun-Jul

From $6,299/person

Islands, Hidden Coves & Waterfalls of the Dalmatian Coast

Group of kids with their parents hiking on a dirt and rock trail, with the ocean in the distance

Blue and orange boat docked, with a small town in the background

Girl scuba diving in the ocean, with her thumb up

Two boys in a yellow kayak, paddling in the ocean

Stone, rustic building in the ocean, with a forest in the background

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Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Croatia Family Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,499/person

World War II Landmarks & Majestic Mont-St-Michel

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

Families with Teens & 20s

Brittany & Normandy Family Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual Hotels

From $4,199/person

Julian Alps & Lake Bled to the Adriatic Sea

Stunning romantic old town of Rovinj with magical sunrise,Istrian Peninsula,Croatia,Europe

Group of people standing on wooden boats by a large lake

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Croatia & Slovenia Family Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Casual Hotels

From $5,699/person

Peak Experiences in Germany, Austria & Italy

Small town scattered across a large grass valley, surrounded by large mountains

Three men on a road next to a lake riding their bicycles

Three women posing together in traditional German dresses.

Biker riding on road with scenic German lake in background.

Man and women wearing a bicycle jersey, holding up glasses full of beer

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Bavaria, Tyrolean Alps & the Dolomites Family Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $6,099/person

Canals, Windmills & Waffles from Amsterdam to Brussels

Man and woman biking on a wooden bike path with rows of colorful houses behind them

Shot of small river, houses, wooden boat.

Female biker in front of highland cattle

Man and women in orange clothing holding up pastries

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Netherlands & Belgium Family Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,799/person

Storied Landscapes & Magical Castles

Three guests cycling past French estate, lavender bushes all around.

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

Wide shot of the Château de Chambord, purple sunset behind.

Four guests all embracing, brick building behind them.

Ground shot looking up at the Château de Chambord spires.

Biking

Families with Kids & Teens

Loire Valley Family Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

From $5,199/person

Dolce Tempo Journey Through Italy's Majestic Mountains

Group of people with walking poles, walking through a road with mountains in the distance

Lager beer mug and fresh baked homemade pretzel with sea salt on wooden table. Classic beer snack

Person wearing a red shirt, walking through a trail surrounded by plants

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Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Dolomites Easygoing Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

2026: Jun-Jul, Sep-Oct

From $6,199/person

Sun-Kissed Vineyards & Golden Beaches

Two bikers resting on a cliff overlooking the sea

Pack of multi-colored horses in meadow under tree.

Close-up of intricate marble sculptures on building overhang.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Portugal's Algarve & Alentejo Family Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,799/person

Winter Wonder in the Land of Glaciers & Volcanoes

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Iceland Northern Lights Family Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2025: Dec

From $7,599/person

Vineyards & Châteaux of Garonne, Dordogne & Gironde

Guest/leader cycling down tree-covered road, smiling.

Guest cycling past small French countryside town.

Two guests walking down French alleyway, church spire in front of them.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Bordeaux River Cruise Bike Tour

8 days

Levels 1-3

Small Luxury Ship

2026: Jun, Sep-Oct

2027: May-Jun, Sep-Oct

From $8,249/person

Dolce Tempo Journey & Fall Colors beyond the Arctic Circle

Lake surrounded by gray and orange trees with the reflection on the water

Male and female hiker with walking sticks

Gravel path in a forest with red, green and orange plants

Yellow sing with three arrows pointing in different directions

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Finland Northern Lights Easygoing Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

2026: Sep

From $5,799/person

Julian Alps & Lake Bled to the Adriatic Sea

Two bikers on a road going towards a town and large mountains

Women in Backroads branded biking gear riding on their bike

Stone bridge with a rustic bell tower in the background

Man among group of other people, wine glass in hand, sunset.

Ocean full of floating boats and a town on a small island

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Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Croatia & Slovenia Family Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Casual Hotels

From $5,499/person

Coastal Italy's Seaside Charm & Tuscan Villages

Wide shot of Cinque Terre coastal village.

Two smiling guests in front of colorful buildings.

Three guests on cliff, gesturing towards colorful coastal city.

Cliffside by the ocean with buildings on top

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

Hiking & Walking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Cinque Terre & Tuscany Family Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

2026: Jun-Jul

From $4,699/person

Coastal Italy's Seaside Charm & Tuscan Villages

Two guests walking past vineyard, Italian hillside in background.

Sky view of brown brick buildings surrounded by a valley of trees and crops

Woman backlit in front of vibrant sunset horizon.

Hiking & Walking

Women's Adventures

Cinque Terre & Tuscany Women's Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

2026: Apr-Oct

From $4,499/person

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

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

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Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Southern Spain's Andalusia Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2026: May, Sep-Oct

From $5,799/person

Dordogne Valley, Occitan's Rocamadour & Medieval Châteaux

stone buildings surrounded by trees along a river

stone castle with mountains in the background

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Toulouse to Bordeaux Bike Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2026: Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct

From $5,999/person

Prague to Budapest with 100+ Backroads Friends

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

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

Multiple glasses of beer on a steel countertop

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Danube River Cruise Full Ship Celebration Bike Tour

8 days

Levels 1-4

Small Luxury Ship

2027: Sep

From $6,879/person

Nice to Saint-Tropez: Côte d'Azur & French Alps Foothills

Group of three Backroads guests hiking beside the sea in France

Backroads guest diving into the sea from the side of a boat

European alleyway lined with blooming bougainvillea flowers.

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Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Provence to the French Riviera Family Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $6,899/person

Canals, Windmills & Cobblestones from Amsterdam to Brussels

Two men and two women enjoy pastries on a bench

Five cyclists biking across a wooden bridge.

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

Man smiling while paddling in a red kayak on a river

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Netherlands & Belgium Family Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,799/person

A Singular Hotel Experience in Bavaria's Elmau Valley

Schloss Elmau in the Wetterstein mountains

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

Couples, Friends & Solos

German & Austrian Alps Home Base Hiking & Walking Tour

5 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2026: May-Sep

From $5,999/person

Waterfalls, Volcanic Craters & Lush Island Landscapes

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

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

Families with Teens & 20s

Portugal's Azores Family Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

Levels 1-3

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

From $5,299/person

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April 2026

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

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Santorini & Crete Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

1-3

Premiere Hotels

$6,499/person

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

Available

Apr 28, 2026

Tuesday

May 3, 2026

Sunday

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

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Mallorca Bike Tour

6 days

2-5

Premiere Hotels

$6,199/person

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

Available

Apr 28, 2026

Tuesday

May 3, 2026

Sunday

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy's Amalfi Coast Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

2-4

Casual Hotels

$5,299/person

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

Request to Book

Apr 28, 2026

Tuesday

May 3, 2026

Sunday

Wide shot of Corsican coastline. Houses dotting the hillside.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sardinia & Corsica Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

1-3

Premiere Hotels

$6,299/person

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

Available

Apr 28, 2026

Tuesday

May 3, 2026

Sunday

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

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Netherlands & Belgium Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

1-3

Premiere Hotels

$5,699/person

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

Available

Apr 28, 2026

Tuesday

May 3, 2026

Sunday

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

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia to Montenegro Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

2-4

Premiere Hotels

$5,799/person

(+$700 for optional single occ.)

Available

Apr 29, 2026

Wednesday

May 4, 2026

Monday

POV shot of someone walking down beachy stone alleyway.

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Greece's Peloponnese Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

2-4

Premiere Hotels

$5,999/person

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

Available

Apr 29, 2026

Wednesday

May 4, 2026

Monday

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Dutch & Belgian Waterways River Cruise Bike Tour

8 days

1-3

Small Luxury Ship

$8,249/person

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

Request to Book

Apr 29, 2026

Wednesday

May 6, 2026

Wednesday

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia to Montenegro Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

2-4

Premiere Hotels

$5,799/person

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

Available

Apr 30, 2026

Thursday

May 5, 2026

Tuesday

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Netherlands & Belgium Bike Tour

6 days

1-4

Premiere Hotels

$5,399/person

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

Available

Apr 30, 2026

Thursday

May 5, 2026

Tuesday

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

2-4

Premiere Hotels

$5,499/person

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

Available

Apr 30, 2026

Thursday

May 5, 2026

Tuesday

May 2026

Two bikers riding past stone Truli houses in Puglia, Italy

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Puglia's Salento to Matera Bike Tour

6 days

1-4

Premiere Hotels

$5,799/person

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

Available

May 1, 2026

Friday

May 6, 2026

Wednesday

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

1-3

Premiere Hotels

$5,799/person

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

Available

May 1, 2026

Friday

May 6, 2026

Wednesday

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

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sicily Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

2-4

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

$5,699/person

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

Available

May 1, 2026

Friday

May 6, 2026

Wednesday

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Provence Luberon to Lavender Country Bike Tour

6 days

1-3

Premiere Hotels

$5,699/person

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

Available

May 2, 2026

Saturday

May 7, 2026

Thursday

Sunset shot of still resort pool, palms, recliners.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal's Algarve & Alentejo Bike Tour

6 days

1-4

Premiere Hotels

$5,899/person

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

Available

May 3, 2026

Sunday

May 8, 2026

Friday

Wide shot of the National Palace of Pena.

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Portugal Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

1-3

Premiere Hotels

$5,099/person

(+$900 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 3, 2026

Sunday

May 8, 2026

Friday

Sky view of town with houses and apartments, surrounded by the ocean

Hiking & Walking

Couples, Friends & Solos

A Taste of Camino de Santiago Hiking & Walking Tour

6 days

2-4

Premiere Hotels

$5,099/person

(+$850 for optional single occ.)

Going fast! 5 spaces left

May 3, 2026

Sunday

May 8, 2026

Friday

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Madrid to the Douro River & Porto Bike Tour

6 days

2-5

Premiere Hotels

$5,199/person

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

Available

May 3, 2026

Sunday

May 8, 2026

Friday

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Tuscany by the Sea Bike Tour

6 days

1-4

Premiere Hotels

$6,399/person

(+$2,000 for optional single occ.)

Available

May 3, 2026

Sunday

May 8, 2026

Friday

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

1-3

Premiere Hotels

$5,599/person

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

Available

May 3, 2026

Sunday

May 8, 2026

Friday

Shot of countryside vineyard, fog rolling in, sunrise.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Bordeaux & Dordogne Bike Tour

6 days

2-4

Premiere Hotels

$5,999/person

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

Available

May 3, 2026

Sunday

May 8, 2026

Friday

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Netherlands & Belgium Bike Tour

6 days

1-4

Premiere Hotels

$5,399/person

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

Available

May 3, 2026

Sunday

May 8, 2026

Friday

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

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia Bike Tour

6 days

2-4

Premiere & Casual Hotels

$5,799/person

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

Request to Book

May 3, 2026

Sunday

May 8, 2026

Friday

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Santorini & Crete Multi-Adventure Tour

6 days

1-3

Premiere Hotels

$6,499/person

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

Available

May 3, 2026

Sunday

May 8, 2026

Friday