Europe 12-Day Tours and Trips

An excellent trip with our tour leader Manu and driver Aleks. We visited some wonderfully breathtaking spots as we made our way from Paris to Nice. Each day we learnt more about the history of different areas taking in the beauty of the Blue-Roads. Lots of great food and drink along the way that added to the experience.

The historical sites were breathtaking, especially in Ephesus and Athens. I loved trying local cuisines - the Turkish mezze and Greek seafood were highlights. Hotels were comfortable and well-located. The itinerary was packed but well-balanced, allowing us to see a lot without feeling rushed. A great way to experience both countries!

There is never enough time at each stop to see and do everything possible. Be sure to understand that all the stops cost you more money and if you choose not to do the offered event, you will be on your own to figure out where to go for your meal.

Branden was an excellent tour guide, very well organized, pleasant and eager to please. Sometimes, the tour felt a little rushed. Perhaps spending more time at each place wound be better or eliminating Northern Ireland all together.

I had such a fantastic time on this trip. The guide Jorges was passionate, knowledgeable and understanding to everyone. The places we stopped and the camaraderie we enjoyed on the Camino was down to the itinerary and the organisation of our guide. The trips structure was flexible and considerate of everyone’s needs, the guide was able to organise checkpoints throughout the day with the driver and people were able to skip parts if they had an injury or were finding it difficult. The local guides were very passionate and knowledgeable. I’d definitely recommend this trip if you’re wanting to do the Camino.

"We had an amazing holiday with Back Roads Touring. Our tour director and bus driver were perfect hosts, and the tour director shared a lot of interesting history with us. Our bus driver was wonderful and ensured that we arrived at our destinations safe and sound. The scenery was spectacular, and our accommodations were superb. The included meals offered plenty of variety and were very nicely presented. The Irish people were very accommodating, and there were lots of good restaurants and bars."