October, 2015

BACK-ROADS TOURING ADDS ADDITIONAL 2016 DATES DUE TO HIGH DEMAND

Following a record breaking 2015 season and already seeing similar results coming for 2016, small group escorted tour specialist Back-Roads Touring has added 22% more peak season departures for its most popular European tours for 2016.

With prices starting from $875 per person, tours in the UK, Ireland, France, Italy and Spain are some of the most in demand. Additional dates have been added to thirteen tours in total including ‘Corners of Cornwall’, ‘Heart of England’, ‘The Wonders of Wales’, ‘Corners of Southern Ireland’, ‘Italian Indulgence’ and ‘La Belle France’.

Chris Coillet, VP of Nth America at Back-Roads Touring comments: “Our tours are proving particularly popular and the additional dates we’ve added will add further selling opportunities for agents. Our highlights for next year include some fantastic tours across Europe that cover a wide range of interests which will appeal to all customers whether they’re after a foodie themed trip or culture and history.” “Our tours offer authentic and immersive experiences on every departure and this is proving extremely popular with the Nth American market. Our increase in departures proves that with the help of agents, consumers are looking for a more personalized and unique experience that goes beyond the cities and off the tourist trail. That’s exactly what we offer.”

Sample tours:

HEART OF ENGLAND
Five days from $1795pp, additional dates departing 4th and 18th July and 1st and 16th August 2016
Explore England’s most iconic regions from Oxford, to the Cotswolds, to Bath, on this five-day journey. Visit quaint Cotswold villages famous for their charming honey-coloured stone cottages and thatched roofs, stay in charming countryside accommodation, wander along historic village streets and explore traditional stately homes.
The tour includes return private transfers to connect to the starting point of the tour, four nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, mini-coach transportation, two evening meals, traditional cream tea and entrance to one of Oxford’s colleges, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Lacock Abbey, Roman Baths, No.1 Royal Crescent, Longleat House and Avebury Stone Circle.
http://backroadstouring.com/tour-hoe16/heart-of-england-oxford-stratford-bath

ENCHANTING SOUTHERN ITALY
Seven days from $2795, additional dates departing 4th and 18th September 2016
Explore the once great centre of classical Roman civilisation, The Bay of Naples. Visit the white marble Greek temples at Paestum and the island of Capri; travel along dramatic stretches of the Amalfi Coast and take the opportunity to taste local delicacies including buffalo mozzarella and limoncello.
The tour includes return flights from your nearest international airport; return private transfers to connect to the starting point of the tour upon arrival in Europe, six nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, mini-coach transportation, three evening meals, two lunches, an Italian cooking class at Tenuta Seliano, Ferry to the Island of Capri, wine, mozzarella, limoncello and olive oil tasting and entrance to: Cappella Sansevero, Pompeii, Paestum, Villa Rufolo, Villa Cimbrone, Capri Funicular and Royal Palace of Caserta. http://backroadstouring.com/tour-brsram/enchanting-southern-italy-naples-to-the-amalfi-coast

ABOUT BACK-ROADS TOURING

With over 27 years’ experience, Back-Roads Touring is the leading provider of small group escorted coach tours throughout the UK & Europe. Featuring more than 55 tours in over 30 countries, each Back-Roads journey is designed to get off the tourist trail and away from the freeways to showcase the region being visited. By featuring intimate local experiences, using charming accommodation and showcasing culinary traditions, each only made possible with their maximum group size of 18.

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