13 Aug 2024
New for 2025... A Scandinavian Journey: Denmark to Sweden
An enchanting escape awaits in 2025...
Are you ready for an extraordinary Scandinavian adventure?
Introducing our brand-new tour for 2025: A Scandinavian Journey: Denmark to Sweden. Inviting you on a delightful journey through some of Northern Europe’s best-kept secrets, you’ll uncover the unique culture, breathtaking beauty and captivating history of this remarkable region. Instead of travelling Denmark and Sweden separately, the two countries are ideal to experience back to back on our A Scandinavian Journey tour.
On your voyage of discovery, you’ll be guided by the best as our expert Tour Leaders take you along the road less travelled. Venturing beyond bucket-list sights, you’ll stumble across hidden treasures, local culinary delights and unspoiled landscapes for a truly special experience.
Fancy escaping the crowds? The shoulder season months of March, April, October and November are a great time to visit Sweden and Denmark. With quieter streets, you can go at your own leisurely pace, allowing yourself time to reflect on the beauty of Scandinavia.
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Must-see sights and hidden delights of England and Scotland
17 Jul 2024
Your UK adventure awaits...
If breathtaking landscapes, medieval cities and majestic landmarks sound like your idea of heaven, our England tours and Scotland tours are sure to deliver. Along with iconic sights, the two countries are overflowing with hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered on one of our small group escapes.
While our UK tours are great all year round, travelling outside of the peak summer season allows for a more authentic experience. During the shoulder season months of March and April or October and November, you’ll experience fewer crowds and more space to soak up the atmosphere. Enjoy a slower pace of life as you adventure through sleepy towns and ever-changing scenery.
From national parks brimming with incredible wildlife to enchanting hill-top villages sitting amongst the quintessential British countryside, discover the beauty of England and Scotland on one (or more) of our tours…
5 reasons why a small group tour is ideal for solo travellers
13 Aug 2024
Discover the benefits of travelling with Blue-Roads Touring
Laughing with like-minded travellers as you sample local dishes, uncovering hidden treasures with those who are just as intrigued as you are, and embracing breathtaking landscapes together – that’s what a small group touring experience looks like with Blue-Roads Touring.
“This was my first experience of Blue-Roads Touring. It was also my first experience of travelling solo. I had a wonderful time travelling in a small group of friendly people. Our guide was excellent.” recounts Margaret Edmunds from our Enchanting Eastern England tour.
Our small group tours are perfect for solo travellers. Why? Because you get to experience the freedom and excitement of a solo adventure, but with logistics covered by an expert Tour Leader and in the company of a small group. You’ll also get your own room throughout the whole tour, with only a 25% single supplement required. So, sit back and enjoy the ride and get ready to discover a new-found confidence that will make you want to travel again, again and again.
Here are five benefits of travelling with Blue-Roads Touring as a solo traveller...
What To Pack For Your Blue-Roads Touring Tour
11 Mar 2019
What To Pack For Your Blue-Roads Touring Tour
Wondering what to take with you on your upcoming Blue-Roads Touring tour?
It’s important to bear in mind that what you pack will depend on the countries you’re visiting and the time of year in which you plan to travel. So be sure to do some research before your departure.
In the meantime, use our handy packing list to get you started.
Five last-minute shoulder season escapes
22 Aug 2024
There’s still time to explore the Med in 2024...
The European summer may be coming to an end – but there’s still plenty of time to savor a small group adventure in the balmy Mediterranean this October or November!
Whether you fancy a jaunt around idyllic Italy or a memorable adventure through la belle France, the fall shoulder season is one of the best times to travel to Europe’s more southerly locales. As well as delving into rich cultures and sampling flavorful cuisines, you’ll:
- Experience fewer crowds and quieter streets
- Encounter milder weather than the peak summer months
- Soak up all manner of stunning seasonal scenery
Allow us to inspire you with the following enchanting Europe tours in the Med and beyond that still have a few seats available...
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A warm welcome awaits...
30 Dec 2024
The rugged Scottish Highlands, the idyllic shores of the French Riviera, the rolling hills of Tuscany...there are so many glorious destinations to discover in 2025!
Our passionate and highly knowledgeable Tour Leaders can’t wait to welcome you on your next escape. Where will the road less travelled take you?
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Ghostly tales and ancient folklore – stories of Ireland’s mythological past
14 Dec 2024
Chilling tales await...
From atmospheric glens to misty cobblestone streets, Ireland is the perfect backdrop for haunting tales. As such, it is where a plethora of ghostly myths and magical folklore lay their beginnings, making this place a wonderful place to visit when the veil between this realm and the next thins.
Whilst the autumnal months of October and November will create a spooky ambience where these tales come alive, the spring months of March and April will see the opening of new buds, warm weather and vast views lit by the golden sun. To savour every moment of your enchanting escape that little bit more we recommend travelling during these shoulder season months. These times of year are when you’ll find less crowds, cheaper prices and tranquil weather. Plus, our small group tours during this time tend to cost 10% less than peak season months.
Take a peek into some of the tales which welcome you to Ireland’s long, mythical history...
Let us guide you through Christmas... with giveaways!
5 Dec 2024
Prizes for your next travel adventures
This festive season, let us guide you toward the spirit of travel and discovery with a chance to win some incredible prizes in our Guided Through Christmas giveaway!
This December, we're spreading the Christmas cheer by teaming up with some familiar Tour Leader faces to give away truly wonderful prizes.
Each week, the prizes will get bigger and better the closer we get to New Years!
Read on to see what you could be in with a chance of winning...
10 romantic cities in Europe you can travel to with Blue-Roads Touring
16 Nov 2024
From Paris to Marrakech and beyond...
From the classical ambience of Paris to the timeless nature of Athens and the spectacular flourish of Marrakech, romance can be found in cities across the globe.
Here, we’ve collated ten romantic cities which feature across our tour range. If you and your partner are looking for inspiration for your next getaway, look no further...
Explore Italy and the Mediterranean's Hidden Gems
12 Nov 2024
The warmth of the Med awaits...
When most people think of the Med, images of Greece’s paradisical beaches and Italy’s idyllic islands often spring to mind. However, the region spans a huge section of Europe – including the sunny South of France, spectacular Spain and magical Malta…
While our small group tours of the Mediterranean take in many iconic destinations, they’re also packed with hidden gems. These lesser-known and typically less crowded destinations allow you to delve off the tourist trail and immerse yourself in the local culture. Plus, for an even calmer touring experience, you could book your next escape during the quieter shoulder season months.
From sleepy coves lapped by crystalline waters to lesser-known wine regions, here we look at a few Mediterranean treasures that won’t be on your typical bucket list.
Your 2025 travel inspiration: 5 extraordinary tours
6 Sep 2024
Welcome to your next adventure with Blue-Roads Touring...
Dreaming of your next escape? Now is the perfect time to start planning your 2025 adventure!
Whether you’re stuck on where to start or want to cover a lot of places in just a short amount of time, our carefully crafted itineraries ensure a one-of-a-kind adventure.
Brimming with unique experiences, Blue-Roads Touring tours go beyond the ordinary. You’ll be guided by a passionate and insightful Tour Leader as you journey along the road less travelled. Immerse yourself in a region’s local culture and uncover hidden gems and traditional delicacies with a small group of like-minded travellers in tow.
But the question is, where will 2025 take you?
From the glittering lakeside villages of Italy to the vineyard-sprinkled meadows of France and the rugged coastlines of Ireland, discover all the inspiration you need for the year ahead...
