Truffles, Castles & Tastings: Our Favourite Signature Moments

Why the back roads are always worth taking...

We believe that travel is made memorable not by ticking off the sights, but by those unique moments that stir all the senses – the taste of local wine poured with pride, traditions told by those who have lived them, the hush of history echoing through a cobbled lane. We call these our Signature Moments, and we craft every journey carefully with these in mind to make sure every traveller feels a personal connection to the people, the places, and the traditions that make each destination unique. 

Take Italy, for instance. On our Italian Indulgence escape, you’ll head into the misty forests of Alba, where your guide isn’t holding a flag but wagging a tail. Following a seasoned local trifolau and her eager truffle-hunting dog into the earthy undergrowth, you feel the anticipation build until the soil finally gives up its treasure. It’s a moment of discovery, connection, and pure joy, and one you’ll be sharing long after the taste of truffle fades. 

Candlelight and castle walls

From there, imagine swapping the earthy scents of Piedmont for the stately elegance of Ireland’s castle country on a journey through The Emerald Isle. At Kilronan Castle, you don’t just sleep, you slumber like royalty. Candlelight dances across vaulted ceilings, woodland paths wind through ancient oaks, and four-poster beds wrap you in old-world charm. Every corner feels steeped in history, where the echoes of centuries past linger in the air, softened by the embrace of modern luxuries.  

A taste of the Alps

And then the Alps beckon. Travel from Paris to Nice through Vineyards and Mountains to discover crisp, alpine air and flavours richer still. At a family-run fromagerie, rustic cheeses are sliced straight from the wheel, their earthy, nutty notes lifted beautifully by a glass of golden cider. Enlighten your senses as you learn the secrets behind their craft. This experience is no ordinary tasting but an inheritance; a tradition carried through generations, savoured in every taste.  

Where sea meets sky

Further north, Scotland waits with its own kind of theatre. On the Isle of Skye, mountains rise like legends, dolphins dance in the sea, and golden eagles circle overhead, a performance in nature our guests never forget on A Scottish Journey. Bask at the edge of the world where sea meets sky and breathe in the fresh Scottish air. As the sun sinks behind the Quiraing, the whole island feels touched by myth, and you, for a moment, are part of it. 

These aren’t just stops on a map. They’re the threads that weave a Back-Roads Touring journey into something truly memorable. Because travel isn’t about ticking boxes; it’s about carrying home the flavour of timeless recipes, the feel of castle stone under your palm, the hush of wild landscapes that stay with you long after you’ve left. 

Are you ready to find your Signature Moment? Explore more authentic experiences across our range of tours.