Mediterranean Tours

58 Trips

Lungomare Castiglione della Pescaia

Close-up of three food platters during sunset.

Guest laughing while inspecting grape-vine.

Group of guests relaxing on sailboat, coastal town in background.

Two guests cycling down road, trees arching above them.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Tuscany by the Sea Bike Tour

Italian Vineyards & Romantic Coast

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $6,099/person

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

POV shot of someone walking down beachy stone alleyway.

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

Close-up of rustic Greek salad.

POV shot of ancient stone alleyways.

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

From $5,899/person

Porto Venere, Italy

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

Two guests hiking up rocky trail, colorful coastal town in background.

Group of guests at dinner, cheersing wine glasses.

Two guests walking through arched brick walkway, flowers and hanging plants above.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Cinque Terre & Tuscany Walking & Hiking Tour

Coastal Italy's Seaside Charm & Tuscan Villages

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual & Casual Plus Hotels

From $4,399/person

Church on island in center of blue lake.

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

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

Backroads guests posing with local meats and cheeses

Biking along a winding road in Slovenia

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Croatia & Slovenia's Alps Bike Tour

Mountain Lakes, Rolling Vineyards & Enchanted Seaside

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Casual Hotels

From $5,399/person

Guest on bike posing for camera, small brick building in background.

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

Guest smiling in front of Alberobello houses.

Motion shot of two guests cycling next to large white brick wall.

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

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Puglia to Basilicata Bike Tour

From Ancient Matera to Salento

6 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Plus & Premiere Hotels

From $4,399/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

From $5,299/person

Wide shot of winery, vineyard, hills during sunset.

Bird's eye shot of rocky beach, small boat, blue water.

Landscape view of the coast of Mallorca.

Two guests holding hands walking down an alley way in Mallorca.

Person swimming in clear blue water in Mallorca.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Mallorca Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey on a Classic Mediterranean Isle

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,899/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

From $5,899/person

Two bikers riding past stone Truli houses in Puglia, Italy

Leaders/guides holding platters of food. Scones, pomegranates, chili's, etc.

Bird's eye shot of Matera, Italy.

Someone preparing bruschetta, pouring olive oil.

Three people drinking wine and laughing in a vineyard in Puglia

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Puglia's Salento to Matera Bike Tour

Coastlines, Hill Towns & World Heritage Sites

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,399/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.

Shot of poolside at hotel, recliners, table, archway in foreground.

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 & Casual Hotels

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.

Plate of empanadas.

Two guests walking between large cliffs.

Close-up of blue door on white building.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Santorini & Crete Multi-Adventure Tour

Sun-Splashed Mythical Greek Isles

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $6,999/person

Shot of craggy, tree laden cliff, blue water below, mountains in distance.

Guest on craggy hilltop, gesturing to mountains, ocean in distance.

Guest on pier overlooking fleet of sailboats, Turkish flag behind him.

Local working with colorful thread, other spools on wall.

Guest jumping into ocean, coast in distance.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Turkey Walking & Hiking Tour

A Cultural Odyssey along the Mediterranean Coast

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $5,999/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

From $5,499/person

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

Wide shot of Positano, Amalfi Coast. Guest taking photo in foreground.

Positano during sunset, lights illuminating the cityscape.

Shot of hanging lemons, drying chili peppers.

Wide shot of craggy sea stacks, cliffs visible in background.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy's Amalfi Coast Walking & Hiking Tour

The Sorrentine Peninsula & Idyllic Capri Island

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $9,449/person

Bird's eye shot of rocky beach, small boat, blue water.

Wide shot of winery, vineyard, hills during sunset.

Man in a yellow kayak laughing

POV shot in tan stone village, sun shining, forested mountains in distance.

Group of guests walking along hillside trail, towards craggy valley.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Spain's Mallorca Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Mountains to Beaches on Spain's Mediterranean Isle

6 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $6,699/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 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,999/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

From $5,299/person

Two guests cycling in front of Ostuni hilltop.

Shot of Matera during sunset, light illuminating city.

Two guests walking down stone and brick stairs, houses and buildings behind them.

Two food platters, cheese, cured meats, rice and salads.

Guests hiking past conical houses of Alberobello.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Puglia's Salento to Matera Easygoing E-bike Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey among Coastlines, Hill Towns & World Heritage Sites

6 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

From $5,899/person

Guest cycling on coastal road past grapevines, ocean on her right.

Four guests cycling down coastal road, blue ocean, hillside houses behind them.

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

From $5,199/person

Rocky inlet, stripes lighthouse in distance.

Selfie of guests on large, moving dinghy.

Landscape view of the coast of Mallorca.

Person swimming in clear blue water in Mallorca.

Plate of Mallorcan cheese sliced.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Spain's Mallorca & Menorca Walking & Hiking Tour

Majestic Mediterranean Peaks to Island Coves & Beaches

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,199/person

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

People smiling down from outside a church in Sicily

Guest cycling past mountaintop city.

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

Close-up of cappuccinos in mugs.

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Sicily Multi-Adventure Tour

Catania to Mount Etna - Italy's Legendary Isle

6 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere & Casual Plus Hotels

From $5,699/person

Guest cycling down gravel road, rock fence and olive trees to her right.

Shot of tan stone house front with light blue door.

Wide shot of Matera, Italy.

Guests hiking past conical houses of Alberobello.

Four guests during traditional Italian cooking class.

Biking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Puglia to Basilicata Bike Tour

Culture & Cuisine from il Mare to Matera

6 days

Levels 1-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,799/person

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

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

Guest petting Catalan Donkey.

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

Two guests eating oysters, boats behind 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

From $5,799/person

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

Six guests on boat, three looking at one of their phones.

Bottle of limoncello.

Fruit and veggie platter, tomatoes, zucchini, figs, peppers, etc.

Wide shot of the Amalfi coast.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Italy's Amalfi Coast Walking & Hiking Tour

Positano to the Path of the Gods, Capri & Ischia

6 days

Levels 1-4

Casual & Premiere Hotels

From $4,899/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.

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