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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.
What makes our small group tours "expertly crafted"?
Have you noticed something a bit different? It’s an exciting new chapter for us, as our Blue-Roads brand has been refreshed to reflect our more intimate, meaningful touring experience.
Unwrap gifts with us this December... ?
Travel gifts await this festive season
This December, something spellbinding awaits...
We’re thrilled to announce that we will be spreading some festive magic this season by unveiling some truly enchanting gifts. Every week, these travel-themed gifts will get bigger and better the closer we get to the New Year.
Read on to unearth these awe-inspiring prizes...
Reflecting on a wonderful season of touring...
The 2023 Season
What a wonderful year on the road it’s been! We’re taking the opportunity to reflect on some of our guests’ reflections about what made their 2023 touring experiences extra special.
Guests share their favourite Tour Leader moments
A moment of gratitude
Recently, we asked you – our marvellous guests – to share some of your favourite Tour Leader moments. From special birthday treats to veering off the itinerary, our local experts have made a difference to your extraordinary escapes over the years.
Let’s take a moment to reflect on a handful of experiences and feel grateful for the people who make our tours so special.
New cuisines await in 2024...
New cuisines await in 2024...
Handmade pasta dishes, decadent desserts, hearty homecooked pies...Europe has no shortage of delicious delicacies to try! Why not make 2024 the year you tantalize your taste buds with a few sumptuous new cuisines?
You’ll savor plenty of local food and drink on one of our small group tours. Here are just a few of the gastronomic experiences you could be enjoying on your next unique Blue-Roads Touring adventure:
