15 Oct 2014
Book by the end of October to save 20 per cent
Small group tour specialist Back-Roads Touring is offering savings of 20 per cent on tours this winter, when booked by 31 October. With a mix of exclusive tours including family holidays in Lapland to getaways during the ball season in Vienna, this is a great chance to book a last minute winter break.
On a Back-Roads tour you can really take the time to immerse yourself in a destination. With maximum groups of just 18 people and a promise to travel away from main roads and motorways, Back-Roads Touring takes its guests off the beaten track. By travelling in small groups, Back-Roads Touring also ensures guests can stay in charming, boutique accommodation and take part in exclusive activities, from local cooking classes to private tours of estates and gardens.
Below is a selection of some of the tours included in this offer, with prices based on twin rooms.
Five days WAS £1,725 NOW £1,380 per adult
WAS £1,445 NOW £1,156 per child over four years
WAS £1,045 NOW £836 per child under four years
Departing on 23 December 2014.
Finnish Lapland is a magical destination to spend Christmas and this tour will provide a fairy-tale Christmas for all of the family. Guests will have the opportunity to visit a local reindeer farm, find the perfect Christmas tree in snow-covered forests, experience ice-fishing and attend a traditional Christmas morning Lutheran church service.
The tour includes four nights' accommodation, a tour leader, local Lappish guides, transportation, various entrance fees, a full European breakfast daily as well as four evening meals and winter clothes rental.
To book, visit www.backroadstouring.com or call 0208 9870 990.
14 days WAS £2895 NOW £2316 per person.
Departing on 26 November.
This tour visits Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary, each bursting with captivating history and stunning landscapes. Visit the charming German Christmas markets, enjoy Prague, with its fascinating architecture and cobblestoned streets, explore the former capital of Poland, Krakow, and visit medieval Bratislava before ending the tour in Budapest, one of Europe's most beautiful cities. As well as exploring the rich histories of these cities, guests will have the chance to experience and shop at some of Europe's most celebrated Christmas Markets.
The tour includes 13 nights' accommodation, a tour leader, transportation, various entrance fees, a full European breakfast daily as well as seven evening meals.
To book, visit www.backroadstouring.com or call 0208 9870 990.
Seven days WAS £1,295 NOW £1,036 per person
Departing on 18 November 2014.
Every November, the olive harvest in Tuscany is an important social occasion where families get together to pick the olives and press them for the first extra virgin olive oil. Guests will take part in the olive harvest with an Italian family, meet a number of local producers of cheese, wine and balsamic vinegar, learn how to make autumn Tuscan dishes and celebrate the gastronomically precious white truffle at a festival in San Miniato.
The tour includes six nights' accommodation, a tour leader, transportation, various entrance fees, a full European breakfast daily as well as three evening meals, one Tuscan banquet and a Tuscan cookery class.
To book, visit www.backroadstouring.comor call 0208 9870 990.
Five days WAS £1,335 NOW £1,068 per person,
Departing on 3 February 2015.
Vienna is a European capital of music and hosts dozens of magnificent events during ball season. Back-Roads Touring has handpicked two of its most celebrated balls, the Flower and Coffeehouse Owners balls, for guests to discover on this five-day tour of Austria's capital. Before attending the Flower or Coffeehouse Owners' ball, attend a Viennese waltz lesson to learn the basic steps of this world-famous dance. Guests will also enjoy an exclusive private tour of the cellars at Palais Coburg, one of the world's most exclusive private wine collections.
The tour includes four nights' accommodation, a tour leader, transportation, entrance to either the Flower or Coffeehouse Owners' ball, a full European breakfast daily as well as three evening meals.
To book, visit www.backroadstouring.com or call 0208 9870 990.
Five days WAS £975 NOW £780 per person
Departing 1 December 2014.
This tour takes guests through one of the country's most iconic regions – the Heart of England. Spot landmarks in Oxford and Lacock that have been used in some of England's best-loved film productions such as Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Literary enthusiasts can discover Shakespearean history in Stratford-Upon-Avon and pay a visit to the farmhouse where William Shakespeare courted Anne Hathaway. Thatched roofs are a rare sight nowadays, but not in the Cotswolds, where honey coloured stone cottages with thatched roofs line the village. When in Bath, do as the Romans did – learn about the history of the region and take a dip in Britain's only natural thermae spa. In Avebury, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Standing Stones, which rivals Stonehenge as the largest and most prehistoric site in Britain.
The tour includes four nights' accommodation, a tour leader, transportation, various entrance fees, a full European breakfast daily as well as two evening meals.
To book, visit www.backroadstouring.com or call 0208 9870 990.
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About Back-Roads Touring
With over 25 years' experience in small group and tailor-made tours across the UK and Europe, Back-Roads Touring is truly the original small group touring company. Currently operating over 35 tours, the company's focus is on providing a friendly, relaxed, and flexible form of touring with a maximum group size of 18 passengers. From exploring the heart of medieval towns and villages, to enjoying the scenery along narrow, hedge-lined Cornish lanes, Back-Roads Touring ensures that its guests experience the best local cuisine, accommodation and scenery – all taken at a leisurely pace and in the company of a knowledgeable guide.
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