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Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure to Romania, one of Europe's best-kept secrets?
Our brand-new tour, Romania: Mountains to Monasteries invites you to explore the majestic landscapes, ancient traditions, and captivating history of this enchanting destination. With the launch of this spellbinding tour, uncover Romania's hidden gems while creating unforgettable memories.
Guest reviews: our tours in your words
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Your words are important
At Blue-Roads Touring, our guests are at the forefront of everything we do.
Your wonderful words encourage us to strive for better and create more extraordinary experiences along the road less travelled.
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Discover Europe's hidden treasures
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It's not too late to reserve your place
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Join us for a 2023 tour
We’re thrilled to announce there are still spaces available across a range of our 2023 tours! It’s a fantastic time to reserve your place for some of our most-popular guaranteed tours.
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Meet the Mythical Creatures of Ireland
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Legendary locals
Steeped in tales of magic, Ireland is filled with mischievous and well-meaning mythical creatures that roam the land and sea.
You may have heard the Oscar buzz surrounding the Irish film The Banshees of Inisherin – filmed in the Aran Islands off the coast of Galway. But what exactly are banshees, and how else does Irish folklore seep into the country’s stories and culture?
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