Mediterranean Tours

Mediterranean travel moves with rhythm—we’ve tuned our trips to match it mile by mile.

73 Trips

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

Road surrounded by tall cliffs full of plants and tall trees

Alleyway with colorful houses and plants along a brick road

Man and woman with hiking poles, pointing and looking out to mountains

Sky view of a small town next to the ocean shore

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Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Canary Islands Multi-Adventure Tour

Volcanic Trails & Tropical Retreats at the Crossroads of Continents

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2026: Mar-Jun, Sep, Nov-Dec

From $5,849/person

Bird's eye shot of Korcula during sunset.

Two guests in bike gear on bench, overlooking Dalmatian Coast.

Guest in bike gear at meal, smiling at camera.

Ground shot of inside of circular brick and stone building.

Four guests on large wood and rope swing.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia Bike Tour

Sapphire Waters of the Dalmatian Coast

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

2025: Aug-Oct

2026: Apr-Oct

From $5,199/person

Wide shot of Cinque Terre houses, small pier and ocean down below.

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

Porto Venere, Italy

Two guests walking past vineyard, Italian hillside in background.

Bird's eye shot of Italian countryside villa and vineyard.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Cinque Terre & Tuscany Walking & Hiking Tour

Coastal Italy's Seaside Charm & Tuscan Villages

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

2025: Aug-Oct

2026: Apr-Oct

From $4,499/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

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia Multi-Adventure Tour

Island-Hopping in the Adriatic from Split to Dubrovnik

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

2025: Aug-Oct

2026: Apr-Oct

From $5,099/person

Lungomare Castiglione della Pescaia

Assortment of gelato.

Wide shot of hilly vineland during sunset.

Backroads guest holding a glass of wine with a vineyard in the background.

Shot of bay full of sailboats, colorful multi-tier housing on hillside in distance.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Tuscany by the Sea Bike Tour

Italian Vineyards & Romantic Coast

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

2025: Aug-Oct

2026: May-Oct

From $6,399/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

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia to Montenegro Multi-Adventure Tour

Historic Split to Dubrovnik & the Bay of Kotor

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2025: Aug-Oct

2026: Apr-Oct

From $5,799/person

Church on island in center of blue lake.

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

Backroads guests posing with local meats and cheeses

Socerb castle dominates the area, Slovenia.

Soft looking couch underneath a shady tree at sunset

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia & Slovenia's Alps Bike Tour

Mountain Lakes, Rolling Vineyards & Enchanted Seaside

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Casual Hotels

2025: Sep-Oct

2026: May-Oct

From $5,499/person

Two women smiling while riding bikes, with tall mountains in the background

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

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Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia Bike Tour

Dalmatian Coast & Islands from Split to Dubrovnik

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2026: Apr-Oct

From $5,799/person

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

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

Two guests walking between large cliffs.

Guest cycling on road, arid coastal town in distance, ocean behind it.

Four guests in biking gear at small rest point building.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Santorini & Crete Multi-Adventure Tour

Sun-Splashed Mythical Greek Isles

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2025: Aug-Oct

2026: Apr-Oct

From $6,499/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

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

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

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

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

Guests walking next to ocean cliffside, towards small sandstone building.

Shot of the Cathedral of Cefalù during sunset.

Group of guests, all looking towards camera, wine glasses in hand.

Close-up of four full coffee mugs.

Food spread, cured meat, cheese, tomato, pizza bread, etc.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sicily Walking & Hiking Tour

Italian Enchantments from Palermo to Mount Etna

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2025: Aug-Oct

2026: Apr-Jun, Aug-Oct

From $5,499/person

Wide shot of Corsican coastline. Houses dotting the hillside.

Overhead shot of guests on the beach, some are on small boats in the water.

Close-up shot of white and purple flowers, ocean and cliffs in background.

Two guests cycling down road, between large, craggy rock faces.

Eight guests hiking on rocky shore, ocean to their right, hills in distance.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sardinia & Corsica Multi-Adventure Tour

Italian & French Mediterranean Isles

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2026: Apr-Jun, Aug-Sep

From $6,299/person

Guest overlooking white-rock coast, light blue water in background.

Guest biking in Alberobello, large bush obscuring half the shot.

Guest smiling in front of Alberobello houses.

Two guests talking with local guide, wine glasses and bottle in hand.

Close-up of building, white and red walls, red door and purple flowers visible.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Puglia to Basilicata Bike Tour

From Ancient Matera to Salento

6 days

Levels 2-4

Deluxe & Premiere Hotels

2025: Sep-Oct

2026: Apr-Jun, Aug-Oct

From $4,499/person

Two guests cycling down road on tree-filled vista.

Two guests cycling down road, rocky cliffs behind them.

POV shot of local handing guest an oyster.

Guests at meal, cheersing wine glasses.

Guests at meal, one playing guitar, other singing behind them.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy's Sardinia Bike Tour

White-Sand Beaches & Granite Peaks on Italy's Mediterranean Isle

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

2025: Sep-Oct

From $6,099/person

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

Woman smiling while pouring wine into a glass

Large waterfall with a forest in the background

Large, dry hills with the ocean to the right

Statue of three men with black specks

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Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia Walking & Hiking Tour

Cascades, Canyons & Cultural Treasures on the Dalmatian Coast

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

2026: Apr-Jun, Aug-Oct

From $5,099/person

Group of people hiking on a trail along a cliff, with the ocean and an island in the distance

People swimming in a clear blue body of water, Portugal.

Cliff covered in trees by the ocean

Man and woman inside of a white cave, looking up along the walls

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

Multi-Adventure

Families with Teens & 20s

Spain's Mallorca Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Mountains to Beaches on Spain's Mediterranean Isle

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2026: Jun-Jul

From $6,799/person

Large, yellow and orange cliffs overlooking the ocean

Man and woman smiling at each other while standing next to a bike

Views of large mountains with rows of crops and more mountains in the distance

Person smiling while carrying a bike over their head, with the ocean in the background

Man walking through temple ruins, with views of the ocean in the distance

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Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Cyprus Bike Tour

A Cyclist's Paradise at the Crossroads of Greek & Turkish Culture

6 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

2026: May-Jun, Sep-Dec

From $4,899/person

Guest emoting to camera, white walled coastal buildings behind her.

Two guests cycling along golden coastline, ocean to their right.

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

Close-up of blue door on white building.

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

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Santorini & Crete Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Sun-Splashed Mythical Greek Isles

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

2026: Jun-Aug

From $6,399/person

Wide shot of Dubrovnik coastline, blue ocean, white and tan houses.

Guest cycling past vineyard, towards mountain.

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

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

Shot from inside building, looking out window, ocean, boat, hill in background.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia to Montenegro Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from Historic Split to Dubrovnik & the Bay of Kotor

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

2025: Aug-Sep

2026: May-Oct

From $5,699/person

Mediterranean Tours

After decades exploring destinations along the Mediterranean coast, we’ve uncovered a wealth of superb walking, biking and multi-adventure activities and forged a network of fascinating local friends. We hope you’ll join us to experience this remarkable region for yourself! From Spain’s Mallorca to the Cinque Terre in Italy, from the French Riviera to Croatia, Backroads treats you to the very best of the Mediterranean.