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Back-Roads Touring
With a maximum of 18 passengers, Back-
Roads are the experts in small group touring.
Picture a touring holiday which delves that
much deeper. One that doesn’t simply drop
by top sights and major cities – but invites you
to see a destination through the eyes of the
people who know it best: the locals who call it
home. Where journeys are made for absorbing
never-to-be-forgotten views, not darting from
A to B. And each day ends in a cherry-picked
boutique retreat loaded with local charm. With
over 25 years experience Back-Roads knows
that the best adventure is immersing you in
experiences and sights that last a lifetime.
Corners of Cornwall Highlights of Britain
7 days/6 nights 9 days/8 nights
From windswept moors, wild coastlines, historic cities and picture-
perfect fishing villages. Discover maritime heritage, rural beauty and
culinary pride of the South Western tip of England. Delve deep into Britain’s history and culture. In England, we trace the
footsteps of writers and poets. In North Wales and Scotland, experience
spectacular scenery and dramatic castles.
Tour Highlights:
- - Savour lunch at Rick Stein’s signature “The Seafood Restaurant” in
Padstow
- - Get the inside story on Cornwall’s largest private estate “Tregothnan”
on a private guided tour of the grounds – including a tea plantation
- - Travel along the winding roads and over the ancient bridges of iconic
Dartmoor that are only accessible to smaller vehicles
- - Explore the fascinating and historical St. Michael’s Mount
- - Stroll around Port Isaac, the fishing village made famous by television
series, Doc Martin Tour Highlights:
- - Delve into Welsh cuisine with a cookery demonstration and lunch at
the Bodnant Welsh Food Centre
- - Indulge your sweet tooth at the world famous “Pudding Club”
- - Explore the scenic back roads of Britain’s most spectacular regions,
including the Cotswolds, Snowdonia National Park, the Yorkshire
Dales and the Lake District
- - Pay homage to some of Britain’s literary greats at the Bronte
Parsonage at Haworth
- - Visit Castle Howard, one of England’s finest historic houses
Departures: Set departures (Apr-Oct) Departures: Set departures (Apr-Oct)
Inclusions: 6 nights accommodation in boutique hotels, driver/tour
leader, luxury mini-coach transport, full English breakfast daily, 3 evening
meals, 1 seafood lunch, sightseeing and some entrances Inclusions 8 nights accommodation in boutique hotels, driver/tour
leader, luxury mini-coach transport, full English breakfast daily, 5 evening
meals, cruise on Lake Windermere, sightseeing and some entrances
Price Guide From: $3475 Price Guide From: $3995
EDINBURGH
SCOTLAND
LONDON
Wells
Port Isaac
Padstow
Dartmoor
Fowey
St Ives & St
Tregothnan
Michael’s Mount Falmouth
NORTHERN
IRELAND
Salisbury
Hawkchurch
Lyme
Regis
Rosslyn Chapel
Abbotsford House
Scottish Borders
The Lake
District
Castle Howard
York
Haworth
IRELAND
Denbighshire
Chester
Snowdonia
Ironbridge
National Park
WALES
ENGLAND
Worcester
Oxford
Cotswolds
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LONDON
The price guide shown is per adult per tour twin share based on low season travel. Price shown does not include Earlybird or other discounted offers. Specials and surcharges may apply
depending on travel date