Backroads

Highlights

• Fresh alpine air amid glaciers, meadows and impossibly blue lakes
• Pedal and stroll through archetypal Swiss villages with cheery wooden chalets
• Cross sparkling Lake Thun on a historic paddleboat
• Embrace your inner kid on a Trotti Bike push scooter
• Decadent raclette, fondue, apple strudel, local wines...give into temptation!

Highlights

• Experience the reborn Dalmatian Coast by bike, foot and kayak
• Learn about Croatia's fascinating history and culture
• Island-hop along the sunny Adriatic and splash in hidden coves
• Enjoy the freshest seafood and local cuisine
• The exquisite World Heritage site of Dubrovnik awaits discovery

Highlights

• Discover two intriguing countries and cultures in one trip
• Český Krumlov, charming 13th-century town with twisting lanes and red-tile roofs
• Enjoy an informal Q&A session with a Czech historian
• Bike along the fabled Danube River and through Wachau Valley vineyards
• Austria's picture-perfect villages with onion-shaped church steeples

Highlights

• Uncover the colorful history and culture of Italy and Austria's best-kept alpine secret
• Tranquil biking amid valleys and storybook villages framed by magnificent limestone peaks
• Pedal on bike paths past meadows strewn with wildflowers and filled with locals tending the rich soil
• Wonderful regional wines, including vernatsch, lagrein and gewürztraminer
• Enjoy a warm welcome at luxurious family-run hotels and savor two Michelin dinners

Highlights

• Two distinct and beloved regions of Italy in one amazing trip
• Hike the Cinque Terre's spectacular coastline, with brightly colored cliffside villages
• Outstanding seafood by the Mediterranean and simple hearty fare in Chianti
• Stroll through archetypal Tuscan villages, vineyards and cypress-flanked lanes
• Taste crisp Ligurian white wines and full-bodied Tuscan reds

Highlights

• Heart-pumping hikes reveal quintessential Switzerland
• Trek from high mountain passes to wildflower-strewn meadows with soft-eyed dairy cows
• Jaw-dropping panoramic vistas of Gornergletscher, a glacier with bright blue pools and deep crevasses
• Savor apple strudel and fresh Swiss cheese to your heart's content
• Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, the epitome of luxury, with stunning views of the Matterhorn

Highlights

• Hike scenic trails in three Canadian national parks with dramatic vistas, beautiful lakes and lush landscapes
• Walk through evergreen forests and flowering meadows to sensational glaciers, magnificent waterfalls and towering peaks
• Admire mountain reflections on Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, then hike to famous Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse
• Look for mountain goats, pikas and marmots—perhaps come face-to-face with one of them!

Highlights

• Journey from the dramatic coastline of the Atlantic Pyrenees in France to the glorious green mountain landscapes of Spanish Basque Country
• Enjoy a breathtaking ascent in the Pyrenees, with views of vast beech forests and broad patchwork hills
• Discover the famed pilgrimage trail of Saint James, the Camino de Santiago
• Extend your trip in Bilbao and visit the dazzling Guggenheim Museum, or travel to the stunning seaside town of San Sebastián