
08 Oct 2025
Truffles, Castles & Tastings: Our Favourite Signature Moments
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.
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Beaune: Burgundy’s Medieval Gem for Wine Lovers
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Let’s face it, France is the undisputed wine capital of the world. Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne… the names alone conjure up glasses of ruby reds and sparkling golds.

More Than Just Ragu: Why Bologna should be on your list
31 Jul 2025
This irresistible destination nestled in the heart of the world-famous Emilia-Romagna region is charming, yet less chaotic and touristic than its louder neighbours.

Siestas, Stories & Scenic Roads: Through Julia’s Eyes
15 Jul 2025
Today, we step into Julia’s world for a heartfelt look behind the scenes of life on the road.

Meet Your Tour Leader: from the Classroom to the Coast
29 May 2025
Every Back-Roads journey is shaped by those travel moments that just feel... different. Our Tour Leaders play a huge part in creating those extraordinary memories for guests that last a lifetime.
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Swap your local for a new local
13 Jan 2023
Make this year your year to discover new travel destinations and experience new local life. Whether you switch your local weekend walk for a stroll in dazzling Scottish scenery, or swap your usual evening meal for some classic British pub food, we’ve compiled the local experiences sure to set your heart racing...

Dine Like a Local in Portugal
10 Jan 2023
Brimming with cosy wine bars, colourfully tiled cafes and cinnamon-scented bakeries, local life in Portugal is punctuated by its rich gastronomic culture.

A Secret World: Things to do in Puglia
6 Dec 2022
Italy has a striking presence in the world, full of awe-inspiring architecture, rich history and delectable culinary sensations. You’ve undoubtedly heard of the mighty Colosseum in Rome and magnificent Rennaissance history in Florence, but what about the hidden gems of Italy waiting to be discovered? With Back-Roads Touring, we delve deeper, uncovering the lesser-known jewels which, undeniably, transfix you with their own beauty.

Enchanting Austria: Fall into a Fairytale
6 Dec 2022
Austria’s dreamlike mountainscapes, glistening glacial lakes and captivating castles seem to have leapt from the pages of a fairytale.
Our Essence of Austria tour distils the magic of this country into eight enchanting days – uncovering local stories and bewitching sights further off the tourist trail. Are you ready to turn the page on a new adventure?

Tales of soldiers from our Battlefields tours
28 Nov 2022
From great generals who led troops into battle to everyday heroes who showed humanity and good faith during the Christmas Truce of 1914, delve a little deeper into the lives of Australian soldiers who served during the Great War.

Greece: the legends behind the landscapes
18 Nov 2022
We’re thrilled to announce our brand-new tour, Greece: Legends and Landscapes, filled with mythical lore, gripping tales and sensational sites.
Let us delve deeper into the legends which roam the vistas of Greece, making this land the most fabled of its kind.