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The benefits of a shoulder season escape

Picture journeying past orchards brimming with ripe green apples. Strolling along the silent cobblestones of an ancient medieval city. Or admiring grand estates awash with vibrant spring blooms. 

This is what your next small group escape could look like if you travel to the UK or Europe with Back-Roads Touring in shoulder season... 

UK and Europe tours with Back-Roads Touring have just become even more intriguing, enchanting and delightful...

Here at Back-Roads Touring, we want to ensure that you don’t just receive an average experience; we want to take you on unique journeys that you’ll never experience anywhere else. Something that delves a bit deeper into the hidden gems, away from the hustle and bustle.

Every tour has been crafted and put together by our expert team to ensure you have a more personalised experience that takes you off-the-beaten track for a more authentic adventure.

That’s why we’re always making sure we deliver new tours that spark curiosity.

So, if you need a taste of something new, exciting and full of adventure, let’s tell you all about these 3 brand new tours that you could be journeying on in 2024:

Feed your curiosity with Italian pizza toppings...

Picture this: You’re sat at a bistro table outside on a hot European summer's day in the capital of Italy, Rome. The sun beaming on your face and suddenly, the smell of cheesy, doughy and oh-so-good Italian aroma tickles your nostrils.

You can’t deny that smell, but nothing draws people in more than the delicious sight, smell, texture and taste of pizza!

9th February marks National Pizza Day, so what a time to celebrate this mouth-watering delicacy than getting that Italian tour booked where you’ll be visiting local restaurants, seeking back street food vendors and be in the heart of where pizza came from!

So, if that first paragraph has got you daydreaming over an Italian escape, let us inspire and educate you on all things Italian pizza...

Love is in the air in Verona...

Fair Verona awaits!

Rich Romanesque and Gothic architecture, red wine risotto, a stopping point for both Milan and Venice and not forgetting being the home of Juliet’s house – are just some of the many things this beautiful city is known for.

But why, where and how did Verona’s reputation of being “the city of love” come from?

To celebrate the season of romance, we uncover the reasons why in our latest blog post...

A culinary adventure awaits you...

Crumbly cheddar, silky-smooth ricotta, tangy halloumi...there’s no shortage of mouth-watering cheeses to try in Europe!

20 January marks National Cheese Day, so what better time to celebrate the many delectable cheeses you could encounter on a Back-Roads Touring escape? As well as seeking them out for yourself at local restaurants and cafés, you might also have a chance to indulge in a cheese-tasting session with a local artisan.

So, if you’re dreaming of a small group tour filled with culinary delights, let us inspire you with these six un-brie-lievable picks...