TOP 6 TOURS OF THE
UK & IRELAND

From Windsor Castle to Hadrian’s Wall; Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon to the Giant’s Causeway; Loch Ness to Oxford and Cambridge; the UK & Ireland has some of the most famous visitor attractions in the world.

On a Back-Roads Touring small group tour, you’ll discover not only these world-famous sites but the lesser-known hidden gems as well, tucked away in the picturesque villages and towns of these ancient lands. From the honey-coloured stone and thatched cottages of the Cotswolds to the heather covered Scottish Highlands, on a leisurely-paced Back-Roads tour you’ll experience all that the UK & Ireland have to offer.

· Maximum Group Size of 18 · Scenic Back Roads, not Freeways

· Authentic Local Experiences · Leisurely Paced Itineraries

· Charming Accommodation · Culinary Experiences

HIGHLIGHTS OF BRITAIN

In England we celebrate ‘Great British Puddings’ at the world-famous Pudding Club, visit Yorkshire's finest historic house and explore Bronte and Wordsworth country. In north Wales we wind our way through the hidden valleys of Snowdonia National Park and in southern Scotland we visit mysterious castles and stately homes.

9 DAYS FROM $2995

HEART OF ENGLAND

The Heart of England is one the UK's most iconic regions, encompassing Oxford, the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon and Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage site. On this five-day journey, we will visit Oxford and Lacock, wander along quaint Cotswold village streets and explore traditional stately homes.

5 DAYS FROM $1795

CORNERS OF CORNWALL

This tour has it all, from history and architecture, to breath-taking scenery and fine food. Drive through Dartmoor National Park where wild ponies roam, explore Britain’s maritime past in Falmouth and sample regional delights such as a Cornish pasty, a Cornish cream tea, clotted cream ice cream or Atlantic crab. 

7 DAYS FROM $2545

WONDERS OF WALES

Come to Wales where mountains are shrouded in mist, and ancient legends blend with modern truisms to produce a deep national pride worth singing about. On tour, you'll learn of a principality which remains faithful to its Celtic roots - perhaps more so than any other part of the ancient Celtic world.

7 DAYS FROM $2495

A SCOTTISH JOURNEY

From refined Edinburgh to thriving Inverness, you’ll find gentle rolling hills, dramatic coasts, towering mountains, breath-taking lochs and heather covered highlands. Its landscape is richly peppered with ancient castles, villages and abbeys that tell the tale of its often turbulent history. 

8 DAYS  FROM $3125

CORNERS OF SOUTHERN IRELAND

Gaze in awe at the sheer scale of the Cliffs of Moher from the sea below, travel through County Clare, home to exceptional scenic delights and charming villages. Try Irish cuisine, sample a variety of whiskies and meet local characters in timeless pubs.

6 DAYS FROM $1745

· Maximum Group Size of 18 · Scenic Back Roads, not Freeways · Authentic Local Experiences

· Leisurely Paced Itineraries · Charming Accommodation · Culinary Experiences