Back-Roads Touring Évaluations

Dear Karen, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We’re really pleased to hear you had a good experience and that the included activities, such as the pig farm visit, olive oil tasting, and winery lunch, helped bring the itinerary to life. It’s also great to know the days felt well paced and that the hotel locations worked well for you.We’re especially happy to hear such positive comments about your Tour Leader. Her knowledge and fun approach are exactly what we look for and we’ll make sure she sees your kind words. We also appreciate your note around pre-tour communication and will be shared with the team to help improve the experience even further. And thank you as well for sharing your photos, they’re always lovely to see and really help capture the feel of the tour. Thanks once again and we hope to see you again in the future!

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed your Splendours of Sicily tour and that the balance of guided touring and free time worked so well for you. It’s great to know the small group format really added to the experience too, as that’s exactly what we aim for on our tours. We’re especially pleased to hear your Tour Leader made such a positive impression and helped everything run smoothly throughout. And thank you as well for sharing the wonderful photos. We hope to welcome you back in the future!

Thank you so much for sharing this lovely feedback. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed your Iberian Inspiration tour and that it ran so smoothly for you as part of a small group experience. It’s great to hear your Tour Leader made such a positive impact with their knowledge and organisation, and that you felt safe and well looked after throughout thanks to your Driver as well. That combination of great guiding and smooth logistics is exactly what we aim for. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you on another Back-Roads tour in the future.

Dear Audrey, Thank you for your wonderful review of your Iberian Inspiration tour. We’re delighted to hear that your Tour Leader and Driver helped create such a safe and memorable experience.It’s great to know you enjoyed the unique accommodation and the flexibility of optional experiences, allowing you to tailor the trip to your interests. The rich history and cultural influences across Spain and Portugal truly make this journey special and we’re so pleased this came through during your travels. Thanks once again and we hope to welcome you on another Back-Roads tour soon!

Thank you taking the time to leave your review from your Discover Portugal tour. We’re so pleased to hear you felt comfortable and well looked after by your Driver, and that your Tour Leader’s passion and knowledge brought the experience to life. It’s great to know you enjoyed the hotels, especially your time at the Cooking and Nature Hotel, which sounds like a truly special way to connect with the group. Thank you for your lovely review and we hope to welcome you on another Back-Roads tour in the future!

Thank you for sharing such a lovely review of your Discover Portugal tour. We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the experience and that the accommodation and overall service met your expectations throughout. It’s especially wonderful to know that your Tour Leader’s enthusiasm and knowledge helped bring Portugal to life along the way. We truly appreciate you travelling with us and hope to welcome you on another Back-Roads tour in the future.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. We’re delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable tour and that your Tour Leader made a wonderful impression with her knowledge, warmth and care throughout. We also appreciate your comments regarding porterage. As mentioned in our FAQs, porterage is included wherever possible however, there may be occasions where some properties are unable to provide this service. It’s helpful to know your group managed comfortably, as we continue to keep accessibility in mind for future guests. It’s lovely to know you enjoyed the relaxed pace of the itinerary and the comfortable starts to each day. We’re glad most of the accommodation suited your needs. Our hotels are chosen for their character and central locations, making it easy to step out and enjoy nearby cafés and bars - though this can sometimes mean fewer on-site facilities compared to larger chain hotels. Thank you again for for your review and we hope to welcome you on another Back-Roads tour soon!

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review and lovely photos from your Splendours of Sicily tour. It is wonderful to hear that the small group size and unique itinerary helped ease your initial hesitation about guided travel, and that the experience ultimately exceeded your expectations. Sicily is full of extraordinary places, and we are delighted that the hidden gems included on this journey made such an impression. It's great to hear your kind words about your Tour Leader. His knowledge, organisation and genuine passion for the region are qualities we value deeply in our Tour Leaders, and it is lovely to know that his care and preparation enhanced each step of your experience. We are equally pleased to hear your praise for your Driver. Navigating Sicily’s narrow streets and handling challenging weather conditions with such skill speaks volumes about his professionalism, and it is wonderful that you felt safe and well looked after throughout. It is also great to hear that the standard of accommodation exceeded your expectations, and that finishing the tour with a stay at the Picciolo Golf Resort was such a highlight. Knowing that the coach felt comfortable, spotless and secure further reinforces the level of care the team takes in creating a smooth and enjoyable journey for every guest. Thank you again for sharing your experience with us. We hope to welcome you on another Back-Roads tour in the future.

Thank you so much for sharing your review from your Iberian Inspiration tour. It’s wonderful to hear that you found the experience such good value and enjoyed visiting places you may not have discovered on your own. We’re delighted that your Tour Leader helped make the journey so special, offering exceptional knowledge of the history and culture throughout the itinerary and ensuring everyone felt comfortable and well looked after each day. It’s also great to know that your Driver made the travel itself feel smooth and enjoyable, allowing you to relax and appreciate the landscapes between each stop. Your comments about Estremoz are especially appreciated - staying in the castle is a memorable highlight for many, and it’s lovely to hear that your whole group felt the same sense of awe. We’re thrilled that your Back-Roads journey left you with such fond memories, and hope to welcome you back in future!