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13 Aug 2024

New for 2025... A Scandinavian Journey: Denmark to Sweden

Introducing our new tour for 2025: A Scandinavian Journey: Denmark to Sweden. Uncover the unique culture, breathtaking beauty and captivating history of this remarkable region.

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By Hannah Rose

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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… 

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By Hannah

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5 reasons why a small group tour is ideal for solo travellers

13 Aug 2024

Solo traveller looking for your next adventure? Discover why our small-group tours are perfect for you!

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By Hannah Rose

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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.

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By Marianne Lampon

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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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Swap your local for a new local

13 Jan 2023

New year, new local

Make 2023 your year to discover new travel destinations and experience new local life. Whether you switch your local weekend walk for a stroll in dazzling Scottish scenery, or swap your usual evening meal for some classic British pub food, we’ve compiled the local experiences sure to set your heart racing...

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By Nikkita Sartori-Sigrist

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A Secret World: Things to do in Puglia

6 Dec 2022

Uncover the secrets of Puglia

Italy has a striking presence in the world, full of awe-inspiring architecture, rich history and delectable culinary sensations. You’ve undoubtedly heard of the mighty Colosseum in Rome and magnificent Rennaissance history in Florence, but what about the hidden gems of Italy waiting to be discovered? With Blue-Roads Touring, we delve deeper, uncovering the lesser-known jewels which, undeniably, transfix you with their own beauty.

Puglia, Italy’s Heel of the Boot, is one of those jewels.

Wander through ancient cities with underground mysteries. Soak in the mesmerising magic of wondrous caves. And witness the beauty of stalactites formed over 2 million years ago. Our Secrets of Puglia tour traverses this land full of captivating history and enchanting sights on an astounding eight-day journey.

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By Faye Smith

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Enchanting Austria: Fall into a Fairytale

6 Dec 2022

A new story awaits

Austria’s dreamlike mountainscapes, glistening glacial lakes and captivating castles seem to have leapt from the pages of a fairytale.

Our Essence of Austria tour distils the magic of this country into eight enchanting days – uncovering local stories and bewitching sights further off the tourist trail. Are you ready to turn the page on a new adventure?

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By Katherine Conlon

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Tales of soldiers from our Battlefields tours

28 Nov 2022

From great generals who led troops into battle to everyday heroes who showed humanity and good faith during the Christmas Truce of 1914, delve a little deeper into the lives of Australian soldiers who served during the Great War.

The author, Faye Smith.

By Faye Smith

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Greece: the legends behind the landscapes

18 Nov 2022

A land of gods and heroes

We’re thrilled to announce our brand-new tour, Greece: Legends and Landscapes, filled with mythical lore, gripping tales and sensational sites.

Let us delve deeper into the legends which roam the vistas of Greece, making this land the most fabled of its kind.

The author, Faye Smith.

By Faye Smith

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The Ultimate Guide to Cornwall

17 Oct 2022

Our Corners of Cornwall tour

Are you ready to journey to one of England’s most picturesque destinations? Our Corners of Cornwall tour traverses the breathtaking Jurassic Coast located in Southern England. If you fantasize about evocative, wild landscapes and timeless coastal towns this tour is your match made in heaven.

We’ve collated some tour highlights, from enigmatic viewpoints to heavenly Cornish cuisine...

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By Nikkita Sartori-Sigrist