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2018

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Picture a touring holiday which delves that bit deeper. One that doesn’t simply drop by top sights and major

cities – but invites you to see a destination through the

eyes of the people who know it best: the locals who call

it home. Where journeys are made for absorbing never-

to-be-forgotten views, not darting from A to B. And each

day ends on a quality boutique boat loaded with

top-notch facilities.

At Back-Roads Touring, we’ve spent over 25 years creating

these kinds of small group tours. We know that the best

kind of adventure is one that introduces you to immersive

experiences and sights that last a lifetime – then gives you

the time and space to explore.

The key ingredient? Experienced guides who can turn an

exciting getaway into something truly extraordinary. Telling

you the stories and secrets behind stately homes as you

wander the corridors. Showing you the perfect position

to see the sun set over a city skyline. And pointing you

towards the exact patch of coastline where you can try

oysters, straight off the boat.

All the while, you can be confident that your Back-Roads

tour is being run responsibly and with sustainable tourism

in mind. In fact, our commitment to green practices has

earnt us a Silver Green Tourism rating.

Turn the page to explore our inspiring tours and

discover the Back-Roads Difference.

W I T H T H E E X P E R T S I N S M A L L G R O U P T O U R I N G

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Back-Roads TouringWelcome 03

The Back-Roads Difference 04

All aboard our barges 05

ItalySail the Bay of Naples 06

8 DAYS

CroatiaCroatian Islands Sailing 08

8 DAYS

FranceLoire Valley Cruise 10

7 DAYSChampagne & Great War Cruise 12

7 DAYSBurgundy Cruise 14

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The Back-Roads Difference

One of the most enjoyable ways to experience a different

culture is to sample the cuisine. From delicious daily

breakfasts, lunches and dinners on our barge tours to

food and wine tastings and even cooking classes, you'll

have plenty of opportunities to discover new flavours.

With tour sizes of up to 20 people, our tour leaders

can ensure a more personalised experience. Smaller

group sizes also mean guests can take the time to

bond with their fellow passengers and enjoy the

benefits of an intimate environment.

Truly getting to know a destination means stepping

off the typical tourist trail. From hidden-gem

attractions to local favourites, we take time to seek

out authentic experiences that take you to the heart

of each spectacular region.

Forget sunrise starts and frantic schedules. Our boat

trips rarely depart before 8.30am and give each stop

the attention it deserves – keeping long drives to a

minimum and giving you plenty of time to explore at

your own pace.

Culinary discoveries

Small groups of up to 20

Authentic local experiences

Leisurely paced itineraries


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All aboard our boats

FranceIn France, we use modern

private hotel barges to cruise

along the canals of Burgundy

and the Provence region.

These custom built,

innovatively-designed

vessels allow us access to

smaller regional waterways

and unspoilt rural scenery, all

whilst offering up spacious

sun decks, bicycles for

exploring on shore and even

a Jacuzzi!

CroatiaAround Croatia we explore some

of the lesser known Adriatic islands

off the central Dalmatian coast

using a traditionally designed

yacht.Kick your feet up in spacious

cabins with private ensuites and air

conditioning, and indulge in freshly

prepared meals onboard using

local ingredients.

ItalyIn the Bay of Naples we sail through

some of Italy's most beautiful and

historic islands in style aboard

boutique gulet boats. With en-suite

air-conditioned cabins and lots of room

to relax and unwind, you'll take in the

spectacular volcanic landscapes of

the Phlegraean Islands from the best

possible viewpoint while enjoying plenty

of modern comforts.

FANCY A BOUTIQUE STAY LOADED WITH CHARACTER AND LOCAL CHARM? OUR VESSELS WILL ACCOMMODATE YOU IN FULL NAUTICAL STYLE.


Sail the Bay of NaplesSorrento | Ventotene | Ponza

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• Sail through some of

Italy’s most beautiful and

historic islands

• Enjoy a walking tour of

Sorrento

• Explore the Amphitheatre

of Pozzuoli and Terme di

Baia in Pozzuoli

DAY 1 NAPLES – MARINA DI STABIA

After our transfer from

Naples, we begin the tour

in the Marina Di Stabia

harbour near Sorrento

where we board our boat

– a traditional gulet boat

crafted from mahogany and

iroko. Boasting a generous

sundeck, it’s time to enjoy

welcome cocktails on the

deck before we sit down in

the evening for a welcome

dinner. (D)

DAY 2 MARINA DI STABIA – SORRENTO – MARINA DI STABIA – POZZUOLIWhat better way to start the

day than with a walking tour

of Sorrento after a delightful

breakfast on board. Perched

atop steep cliffs overlooking

the busy marinas, the city

is known for stunning sea

views and numerous cafés

lining the streets. We return

to our boat mid-day where

we enjoy lunch and head

off towards the harbour of

Pozzuoli. We tuck into a

lovely dinner in the evening

before turning in for the

night. (B,L,D)

DAY 3 POZZUOLI – PROCIDAToday we take in all of the

impressive sights Pozzuoli

has to offer, such as the

Amphitheatre of Pozzuoli

and Terme di Baia before

you have some time to

spend lunch at your own

leisure. In the afternoon, we

continue strolling through

the city before returning

to our boat and cruising to

Procida while enjoying our

dinner. (B,D)

DAY 4 PROCIDA – ISLAND OF ISCHIAIn the morning we visit

the beautiful island of

Ischia today to explore the

Aragonese Castle which

stands on a volcanic rocky

islet that connects to the

larger island. Make the most

of free time before we return

to the boat in the afternoon.

In the evening, we enjoy

dinner on board before

turning in for the night. (B,D)

DAY 5 ISLAND OF ISCHIA – VENTOTENESpend the morning today

navigating to the island of

Ventotene with your Tour

Leader before having time

to stroll across the island

at your own pace. Explore

the remains of the Roman

Empire and take some

stunning photographs of

the famous lighthouse.

In the evening, we climb

back aboard for a delightful

dinner. (B,D)

DAY 6 VENTOTENE – PONZAWe cruise to the incredible

Ponza this morning where

you will have the day to

yourself to explore the

island as you wish. You can

stroll through the Giardino

Botanico Ponziano botanical

garden or just spend the

day on one of the island’s

N E W T O U R

INCLUSIONS

• 7 nights on board a

boutique gulet boat

• Experienced Back-Roads

Tour Leader/Driver

• Premium mini-coach

transportation

• European breakfast daily

(B), 2 lunches (L), 7 daily

evening meals (D)

• Entrance included to:

Cuma, Aragonese Castle,

Amphitheater of Pozzuoli

& Terme di Baia

For tour exclusions please visit backroadstouring.com

TOUR CODE: CSO18

P R I C E S F R O M

2018 DEPARTS CABIN

MAY 21

JUN 0418

SEP 17

G = Guaranteed Departure

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incredible beaches. In the

evening, we return to the

boat and enjoy a lovely

dinner aboard. (B,D)

DAY 7 PONZA – MARINA DI STABIAToday we sail back to Marina

Di Stabia and revel in the

incredible views along the

way. Enjoy a light lunch

on board as you soak up

the sun and watch the

Mediterranean scenery roll

by. In the evening, we tuck

into our final dinner together

on board. (B,L,D)

DAY 8 MARINA DI STABIA – NAPLESEnjoy your last breakfast

aboard with your fellow

travellers before the tour

comes to an end as we

transfer back to Naples.

The gulet boat has 6 air-conditioned cabins all with en-

suite facilities. There is a spacious dining area to enjoy

your meals each day. The crew members will look after

you and the chef will prepare traditional meals using fresh

ingredients. There is canoeing and fishing equipment

to use, as well as a TV, DVD, CD and MP3 player and a

choice of games for your entertainment.

£ 3 , 3 9 9 P P

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• Visit a local farm and

discover more about the

horticulture in the region

• Sample local wine at the

the famous Bibich winery

followed by a delicious

tapas lunch

• Explore the lesser known

areas of the Dalmatian

coast

DAY 1 SPLIT – ROGOZNICAMeeting in Split, we depart

for one of Dalmatia’s prettiest

towns, Rogoznica. Here, we’ll

visit a local farm to learn

more of the Mediterranean

horticulture before making

our way back on board our

vessel for a welcome dinner

together. (L,D)

DAY 2 ROGOZNICA – KRKA WATERFALLS – ŠIBENIKThis morning we cruise

towards Skradin where we

visit the Krka National Park

and enjoy the opportunity

to see the cascading

waterfalls. With time for a

dip, this experience is truly

unforgettable. After building

an appetite, it’s time for lunch

at the famous Bibich Winery,

complete with wine tasting

and a light tapas lunch. In

the late afternoon, we sail

towards the historic city of

Šibenik, located in the heart

of the Adriatic coast. Before

the day is out, we make

time for a guided tour of

this historical town, visiting

the nearby palace and the

Laurent Church for a taste of

baroque architecture. (B,L)

DAY 3 ŠIBENIK – KORNATI – TELAŠĆICA Enjoy breakfast onboard

as we cruise to towards

the Kornati National Park,

stopping at the Illyrian

Fortress and the Christian

Church of St. Mary. After

lunch, our journey carries us

to Telašćica where the island

is surrounded by impressive

rock formations, jagged cliffs

and a natural salt lake. Our

evening meal will be a group

affair to round off the day.

(B,L,D)

DAY 4 TELAŠĆICA – ZADARLeaving Telascica behind

us, together we sail towards

Zadar for a guided tour of

the town and a chance to

discover the rich history of

the town, evident in the

architecture and design of

the decadent city walls, the

medieval basilica and local

villas. After a visit to the Nin

Saltworks followed by a local

wine tasting, the evening is

yours to explore. (B,L)

DAY 5 ZADAR – ZLARIN

Another day in Dalmatia

paradise carries us to

the island of Zlarin in the

Šibenik archipelago with the

afternoon free to explore.

Famous for its coral reefs,

handcrafted jewellery and

local restaurants around

the harbour, this island is a

treasure trove of delights.

(B,L)

DAY 6 ZLARIN – TROGIR

We spend the morning in

relax mode, swimming and

snorkelling in the tranquil

bays before we arrive in

our next port of call, Trogir,

one of Croatia’s oldest and

most celebrated cities. Here,

INCLUSIONS

• 7 nights accommodation

on board a motor yacht


Tour Leader

• Local captain and crew

• Daily European-style

breakfasts (B), 7 lunches

(L), 3 evening meals,

including a Captain’s

Dinner (D)

• Bath towels, beach

towels and linen

• All local taxes

• Olive oil tasting

• Wine tasting


Krka Waterfalls, Kornati

National Park, Telašćica

National Park, Nin

Saltworks, Bibich Winery


TOUR CODE: SAIL18

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By sail

we enjoy a guided tour of

the city. Look forward to a

feast of churches, palaces,

museums, fortresses and

towers. (B,L)

DAY 7 TROGIR – SPLIT As we near the end of our

tour, we cruise back to

Split for our final port of

call. With a guided tour,

discover an abundance of

Roman architecture and

visit Diocletian's palace.

It’s easy to sense the rich

history behind this island

of olive groves, vineyards,

and ceremonies that are still

being performed here. To

complete the day, we end

with an olive oil tasting at

a local olive grove to taste

different types of olive oils in

the warm sun. Later, we meet

for a farewell dinner. (B,L,D)

DAY 8 SPLIT After a hearty breakfast on

board, it’s time to say our

goodbyes as our tour finishes

this morning. (B)

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£2,139 £2,369


Loire Valley CruiseA cruise in the heart of France


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• Marvel at the Briare

Aqueduct, one of

the most prestigious

waterways in France

• Stroll through well-

preserved historic sites of

this exceptional traditional

region of France

• Enjoy included drinks

and onboard meals as

well as a Gala dinner and

welcome cocktails

DAY 1 PARIS – NEVERSTravelling from Paris, we

board our private barge

in the humble town of

Nevers in the afternoon.

After comfortably settling

into your cabin, meet your

crew and fellow travellers

with welcome cocktails

and dinner on board. In

the evening, embark on

a romantic tour of Nevers

before spending the

evening as you wish with

free time galore. (L,D)

DAY 2 NEVERS – MARSEILLES-LES-AUBIGNYTake in the gorgeous

surrounds of the region

with this morning’s guided

tour of Nevers, including

a visit to the iconic Ducal

Palace. Stroll through the

remarkably preserved

old quarter, with its half-

timbered houses and

picturesque streets, before

reaching the Nevers

Cathedral, a national

monument of France. After

a brief visit to the Nevers

Blue Gold pottery district,

enjoy a local produce

tasting before we continue

along the river towards

Marseilles-lès-Aubigny.

(B,L,D)

DAY 3 MARSEILLES-LES-AUBIGNY – CHAPELLE MONTLINARDA visit to the Fontmorigny

Abbey will be the

impressive start to your day

today before continuing

with a visit to Apremont-sur-

Allier and its floral garden,

known to be one of the

most awe-inspiring villages

in France. Afterwards,

we’ll return on board

and continue towards

Chapelle Montlinard and

an outstanding view of

the Val de Loire Natural

Reserve. The evening is

yours to discover the unique

abundance of nature,

culture and heritage of the

area as we remain in port

overnight. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 CHAPELLE MONTLINARD – MENETREOL-SOUS-SANCERRERise and shine, waking up

on the water to another

day cruising through

stunning scenery. Today,

we begin with a tour of La

Charité-sur-Loire and the

priory, one of the most

important restoration sites

in Burgundy for the past

15 years. Afterwards, we

visit a farm deep in the

countryside where we’ll

experience the rustic calm

and authenticity that can be

found only in France. In the

evening, we cruise towards

Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre

and remain here for the

night. (B,L,D)

N E W T O U R

INCLUSIONS


boutique hotel barge

with hot tub


Driver & Tour Leader


transportation

• European breakfast daily

(B)

• Daily lunch (L)

• Daily evening meals

including farewell gala

dinner (D)

• Selected drinks during

the cruise including

wine, beer, fruit juice and

coffee

• Bicycles available on

board

• Transfer from Paris to

Nevers and Briare to

Paris

• Tour of Nevers,

Fontmorigny Abbey,

Apremont-sur-Allier, La

Charite-sur-Loire

• Visit wine tourism centre

at Tour de Pouilly-

Fume and goat farm at

Sancerre


TOUR CODE: LOR18

P R I C E S F R O M

2018 DEPARTS TWN /DBL

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JUL 12



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DAY 5 MENETREOL-SOUS-SANCERRE – LÉRÉTake a tour of Pouilly-sur-

Loire this morning and visit

the impressive Tour de

Pouilly-Fumé – a wine center

located in a beautiful setting.

We’ll visit the extensive

vineyards, the wine cellar

and enjoy a delectable wine

tasting. Back on water, we

continue towards Léré and

spend the evening at our

leisure. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 LÉRÉ – BRIAREWe have an exciting day

ahead of us today with a

visit to Sancerre, a historic

Berry region overlooking

the Loire Valley. Afterwards,

we’ll visit an authentic goat

farm and take part in the

tasting of its trademark

cheeses along with the local

Sancerre wine. We’ll spend

the afternoon cruising to

Briare and through the

Briare Aqueduct - one

of the longest navigable

aqueducts in the world

before attending a gala

evening dinner on board.

(B,L,D)

DAY 7 BRIARE – PARIS After enjoying the last

hearty buffet breakfast

on board, prepare to

disembark around 9am and

travel by mini-coach back to

Paris where the tour comes

to an end. (B)

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£2,299 £3,199


Champagne and Great War CruiseA cruise from Epernay to Paris


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• Take a tour of the

Aisne-Marne American

Cemetery

• Join a guided tour of the

Battlefields of the Marne

and the Museum of the

Great War

• Embark on an out-of-the-

ordinary visit to Paris and

a tour of Les Invalides

DAY 1 PARIS – EPERNAYBecome acquainted with

the grandeur of Paris and

soak up the iconic scenery

in the capital before we

leave together via mini-

coach to Epernay, where we

board our private barge in

the afternoon. After settling

into your cabin, meet with

your fellow shipmates and

raise a glass together with

a welcome cocktail and

dinner. (D)

DAY 2 EPERNAY – DORMANSAfter breakfast, a languid

morning stretches ahead

as we sail through exquisite

French scenery. Marvel at

the gorgeous surrounds

on this morning’s tour of

Verdun, including a visit to

Fort Douaumont and the

Tranchée des Baïonnettes.

We’ll return on board in

the afternoon and continue

cruising towards Dormans

where we remain overnight.

(B,L,D)

DAY 3 DORMANS – CHÂTEAU THIERRYAwe-inspiring architecture,

glorious gardens and

world-class beverages – it

all comes together today.

After breakfast, we take

off on an excursion along

the famous Champagne

Tourist Route as we partake

in a guided tour of the

village of Hautvillers – once

home to Dom Perignon, a

famous French Benedictine

monk who made important

contributions to the

production and quality of

champagne as we know

it today. This picturesque

village is located in the

Montagne de Reims

Regional Natural Park and

is best explored on foot.

We'll continue our visit to

a prominent champagne

house, with an incredible

tasting included. After our

tour, we’ll return on board

and start cruising towards

Château Thierry which we’ll

reach in the evening. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 CHÂTEAU THIERRY – SAINT-JEAN-LES-DEUX-JUMEAUXBack on dry land, start

the day with a visit to the

Aisne-Marne Cemetery

and Belleau Wood where

Marines fought one of the

first US actions of the Great

War before returning on

board and cruising towards

Saint-Jean-Les-Deux-

Jumeaux, passing by Drache

and Champigny as we cruise

through the vineyard-dotted

landscapes. Tonight, watch

the sun dip below the canals

and take the evening at your

own pace. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 SAINT-JEAN-LES-DEUX-JUMEAUX – LAGNY-SUR-MARNECruise towards Meaux

this morning and, in the

afternoon, join a guided

tour of the Battlefields of the

N E W T O U R

INCLUSIONS


boutique hotel barge

with hot tub




transportation


breakfast (B), daily

lunches (L), daily evening

meals including farewell

gala dinner (D)


the cruise including

water, wine, beer, fruit

juice and coffee

• Bicycles available on

board

• Belleau and the Aisne-

Marne American

Cemetery

• The Battlefields of the

Marne and the Museums

of the Great War


TOUR CODE: PC18

P R I C E S F R O M


SGL

JUL 07

AUG 04


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Village of Flowers, Champagne Touristic Route

CabinVerdun graveyard , Cimetiere-erdun© T.W. Van Urk

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Marne and the Museum of

the Great War. The circuit

of the Battlefields of the

Marne takes us through

the most important combat

areas while the ship cruises

towards Lagny-sur-Marne

where we will return on

board. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 LAGNY-SUR-MARNE – PARISToday, our eyes are set

towards Paris as we near the

end of our journey. Upon

arrival in the afternoon, our

journey takes us on a final

walking tour of Paris – one

of the most impressive cities

in the world. One of the

major highlights of today's

escapes includes a visit to

Les Invalides, which retraces

history from 1871 to 1945,

including the two World

Wars. Back on the water, we

sit down for an evening gala

dinner tonight and spend

the night in port. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 PARIS Enjoy your last hearty

buffet breakfast on board

this morning before

disembarking the boat and

ending the tour in Paris. (B)

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£2,699 £3,599


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Burgundy CruiseA cruise along le Canal de Bourgogne


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DAY 1 PARIS – DIJON We travel from Paris to Dijon.

There’s cocktails and dinner to

make us feel at home on our

private barge. (D)

DAY 2 DIJON – PETIT OUGES This morning we enjoy a

leisurely drive with views

of vines and honey-stone

villages. When in Burgundy,

it’s only right that we visit

a historical icon of wine

production. On our barge

once more, we depart for

Petit Ouges. (B,L,D)

DAY 3 PETIT OUGES – SAINT-JEAN-DE-LOSNE Sit back and take in some

of France’s most sublime

wine country. We arrive in

Saint-Jean-de-Losne in the

afternoon which allows for

some free time before dinner.

(B,L,D)

DAY 4 SAINT-JEAN-DE-LOSNE – DOLE We leave our barge to

saunter around the streets of

Saint-Jean-de-Losne. Then,

we cruise to Dole where

we share a meal at a local

restaurant. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 DOLE – RANCHOT

Take some time to explore

Dole before lunch on the

barge. Then, it’s off to

Ranchot. With bicycles

on board, you could ride

alongside the canal on the

bike path. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 RANCHOT – BESANÇON

We cruise further along the

Canal de Bourgogne this

morning. After lunch, we

depart for Besançon via

coach. Later, we’ll tour the

Royal Saltworks, a UNESCO

World Heritage Site, before

toasting to our final evening

together with a gala evening

dinner. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 BESANÇON – PALACE OF FONTAINEBLEAU – PARIS

After a hearty breakfast, we

bid farewell to our barge and

look forward to our drive to

Paris. (B)

INCLUSIONS

• 6 nights on board MS

Jeanine, a boutique

hotel barge with hot tub




transportation

• Local guide in Dijon


breakfast (B)

• 5 lunches (L), 6 evening

meals including farewell

gala dinner (D)


the cruise (water, wine,

beer, coffee)

• Selected local taxes

• Bicycles available to hire

• Tour of Royal Saltworks

• Trail of the Chat Perché

tour


Citadel of Besancon and

Palace of Fontainebleau


This tour can be combined with La Belle France and/or WWI Battlefield please see backroadstouring.com for details.

TOUR CODE: BD18

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• Cruise on a floating

boutique hotel along

a peaceful, vineyard-

fringed canal

• Get a taste of

Burgundy’s wine-making

heritage at Château du

Clos de Vougeot

• Discover the citadel of

Besançon, a UNESCO

World Heritage Site

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£2,499 £3,199

£2,499 £3,199


Terms and Conditions

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Your contract will be with Back-Roads as tour operator, unless you have booked a Locally Operated Tour, in which case your contract for tour services will be with the operator specified above and will be subject to that operator's terms and conditions, in addition to the booking conditions set out below. For any Locally Operated Tour, the operator will be identified on your itinerary or travel documents and their respective terms and conditions will be available directly on their websites or by contacting them. Should we book a flight on your behalf it will be subject to the conditions of the respective airline, including but not limited to deposit/full payment and cancellation terms.

Please read these booking conditions carefully. You must not make any booking unless you understand and agree with these booking conditions.Bookings can be made through your local travel agent or directly with Back-Roads and must be secured with a deposit of the amount shown above. A contract between you and us (or between you and the relevant operator of a Locally Operated Tour) will exist as soon as (i); we issue an invoice in response to your request for a booking and (ii); your deposit is paid to us or your travel agent. If your booking is made through a travel agent, we will address all correspondence to that agent.

PRICE & PAYMENTThe deposit is non-refundable unless we cancel your tour. The balance of your tour must be paid no later than 42 days prior to your tour departure date. If you do not pay within this period we may cancel your booking and your deposit will be forfeited. Full payment is required if you make a booking within 42 days of the departure date. If your booking is a special offer we may require full payment (including any pre and post accommodation and sundry service charges) by such earlier time as specified in the offer.

Tour discounts apply to the tour price only and do not apply to any included flights, pre & post accommodation or transfers. Applicable and valid discounts can be combined to a maximum discount of 10% off the tour price. Multi-tour and returning customer benefits cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount prior to September 2017.

Prices quoted in our brochures are calculated on costs and exchange rates as at the Brochure Validity Date. These prices may increase or decrease. We may alter prices and other particulars contained in our brochures and on our website at any time. Before you make a booking we will provide you with details of the current price of your chosen tour.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTSPlease ensure you carefully read your invoice, tickets and all other documents we send to you as soon as you receive them and contact us or your travel agent immediately if any information appears to be incorrect. We will not accept any liability if you fail to notify us of any inaccuracy in any document within 14 days of us sending them to you or the travel agent. You are responsible for ensuring that you have the correct and valid travel documents including passports, visas and vaccination certificates. We strongly recommend that you verify current documentation requirements with your travel agent or us. Please note requirements change and you must check with your consulate for the most up to date information, including but not limited to visa requirements for the countries visited on your tour. Passports must have an expiry date of at least six months after completion of the tour.

IF YOU CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR BOOKINGIf you want to change or cancel any aspect of your booking including but not limited to a change to a tour of shorter duration or different departure date you must notify us in writing. We will do our best to accommodate your requested change but it may not always be possible. All change/cancellation fees must be paid within seven days of the invoice date or on the date of departure, whichever is the sooner.

If you are prevented from traveling as a result of illness, death of an immediate family member, jury service, or other reason beyond your control which we consider significant, we may agree to your booking being transferred to another person who satisfies all the conditions applicable to the tour, subject to you and the other person accepting liability for full payment of the tour cost and any additional costs arising from the transfer and provided that you give us not less than 21 days' written notice of the proposed transfer.

CANCELLATION OR MODIFICATION BY USEvery effort will be made to operate all tours as advertised but it must be remembered that our tours are planned up to eighteen months in advance. We may therefore, at

our discretion, modify or cancel any tour, accommodation or arrangement at any time. We will notify you as soon as possible of any changes and they will form part of our contract with you. In the case of any material modification or cancellation, we will, if possible, provide you with three alternatives:

(1) a tour of an equivalent or closely similar standard and price, if available; or

(2) a tour of a lower standard together with a refund of the difference in price; or

(3) cancellation with a full refund of all monies paid.

A material modification is one that has a serious impact on your tour and includes a change of departure date, departure point or airport, or change of departure time of more than twelve hours, which would cause substantial inconvenience to you.

A change of accommodation, or transport method/style is not a material modification. We may alter or substitute the type or size of vehicle, or method/style of transport mentioned in the brochure, depending on the number of passengers carried, which can vary from tour to tour. Normally the maximum group size is 18 passengers.

Back-Roads may require a minimum number of participants for certain tours. In the event that insufficient bookings have been made as at 42 days prior to departure, we may cancel the scheduled tour, whereupon all money paid by you for your Back-Roads tour will be refunded and no further compensation will be paid. In such circumstances, you agree to release Back-Roads from any further obligations which would have been enforceable had the tour not been cancelled.

OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR BACK-ROADS OPERATED TOURSSave where the provisions of Force Majeure apply, if the tour does not materially comply with the description in the brochure, Back-Roads may compensate you to a maximum value equal to twice the price of the tour. Back-Roads will only be liable to pay the maximum amount of compensation where there has been a total failure of consideration for your payment.

Back-Roads will not be liable where any failure in the performance or provision of your tour is due to: (a) your acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of another member in your group (b) any third party not connected with the provision of your travel arrangements and where that failure is unavoidable (c) unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised or (d) an event which we or a travel service provider, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall (including but not limited to Force Majeure and unavoidable technical problems with transport and similar events).

Our liability will in all cases be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to any applicable international conventions, including but not limited to the Geneva Convention in respect of carriage by road, the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation which set time limits for notifications/claims and limit the amount of compensation that can be claimed for death, injury, delay to passengers/guests and loss, damage and delay to luggage.

We will not be responsible for any loss or damage sustained by you as a result of a contravention of any law or regulation of any of the countries visited while on the tour.

OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR LOCALLY OPERATED TOURSIf your tour is a Locally Operated Tour as listed above our obligation to you is to (and you expressly authorise us to) make tour bookings on your behalf with reasonable skill and care and to arrange a contract between you and the relevant operator. We exercise care in the selection of reputable local operators but we have no control over, or liability for, the services provided by third parties. All bookings are made on your behalf subject to the terms and conditions, including conditions of carriage and limitations of liability, imposed by the local operator. Your legal rights in connection with such tours are against the local operator and are not against us, except to the extent a problem is caused by fault on our part.

SEATBELTSYou must wear a seatbelt at all times whilst you are in any vehicle. Neither Back-Roads nor any local operator will be liable for any injury, death or claim howsoever arising from any accident if you have failed to comply with this requirement.

FLEXIBILITY DURING TOUREvery effort will be made to operate all tours featured in this brochure but there may be a necessity to vary the itinerary from that stated in the brochure, and delays may occur for a variety of reasons beyond our control. The need for a flexible attitude to this type of travel is important. All decisions relating to a tour itinerary will be taken by the Tour Leader, as appointed by us in the interest of the group as a whole. Please note that due to public holidays some sights or activities may not be available on a particular tour. No refund will be made for services made available by Back-Roads but which for whatever reason are not used by you once the tour has departed.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONSBack-Roads and its employees, agents and contractors make no representation or warranty in relation to implied or explicit suggestions or recommendations of services, activities and events not highlighted as included in a tour. You are responsible for all risks associated with the transportation to/from, and your participation in, or visitation to, any place, activity or excursion not listed as an inclusion.

During your tour you may be offered the chance to purchase various optional excursions and activities. Back-Roads does not own, operate or control any of the companies or individuals which provide the optional activities or excursions. Some of the optional activities and excursions may be inherently dangerous and risky. If you want to take part in such optional activities or excursions you must be fit enough to do so and must follow all reasonable instructions. The standards of health and safety which will be adopted by the company or the individual providing the optional activity or excursion will be those of the country where the optional activity or excursion takes place. Please note that these standards may not be the same as you would find in your home country. If you wish to book any optional excursion or activity, you may do so subject to the operator’s terms and conditions. Your contract will be with the operator of the activity or excursion and will be governed by local law. Back-Roads acts only as their agent. Back-Roads’ Tour Leader will have further details and additional information can be found on our website. Back-Roads accepts no liability for any act or omission of any operator or operator’s employees, agents or sub-contractors.

EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY – FORCE MAJEUREWe do not accept liability for any loss, damage or expense resulting from war or terrorist activities threatened or actual, civil unrest, industrial action threatened or actual, weather conditions, fire, flood, drought, closures, unforeseen alterations to public transport schedules, rescheduling of aircraft or boats, epidemic or outbreaks of illness or any other event outside our control which either delays or extends or reduces the tour, or compels a change in the tour arrangements after departure (“Force Majeure”).

DIETARY, HEALTH AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTYou must clearly state all your dietary requirements at the time of booking. We cannot guarantee that special dietary requirements can be met and we cannot take responsibility for any such requirements not being fulfilled.

Walking is a fundamental part of our tours. If you have a medical condition or require special arrangements that may affect your tour, we ask that you inform us in writing at the time of booking. We may ask you to complete a medical assessment form to assist us. If we cannot reasonably accommodate your particular needs we may decline the booking or ask for you to be accompanied by a person who is able to provide full assistance to you throughout your tour. Please be aware that your fellow travellers may be of a diverse age range and from various nationalities.

YOUR LIABILITY TO USYou will not be permitted to embark or continue on the tour if your mental or physical condition is, in the reasonable opinion of any representative of Back-Roads, such as to render you incapable of caring for yourself, or where you become objectionable to other passengers, or you become a hazard to yourself or other passengers. We will not be responsible for expenses resulting in you being precluded from completing the tour for any reason, nor will we refund you any part of your tour cost. In all cases we will notify you of the reasons why we have taken this action. We will have no obligation to arrange for your return to the point of the tour departure if your condition manifests itself after the tour departure. Further, if the tour involves travel by air, the captain of your aircraft can refuse to allow you to fly on the aircraft if he believes that you could be dangerous or disruptive to other passengers on the flight. You indemnify us against all third-party actions taken

against us for loss or damage caused by you or arising from your participation on the tour.

INSURANCE & CLAIMSYou must take out comprehensive travel insurance before you travel on your tour. Your insurance protection must include cover for cancellation, medical and repatriation expenses, personal injury and accident, death, and loss of personal baggage and money and personal liability insurance. Evidence of such insurances must be produced to Back-Roads on request and normally on day one of your tour. Insurance cover offered by credit card companies or reciprocal medical cover agreements are often not comprehensive.

If you make a claim against Back-Roads you agree to assign to us or our insurers any rights to take action against any third party supplier/tour operator or any other person or party that may have been wholly or partly responsible for the claim or who Back-Roads reasonably considers should be a party to the action. You must co-operate fully with Back-Roads should Back-Roads or its insurers wish to enforce those rights which have been assigned to Back-Roads. If you make a claim against us which is covered by your insurance policy, you agree to pursue the claim through your insurer either in addition to, or in substitution for, your claim against us (if any). We agree to indemnify you in respect of reasonable expenses incurred in successfully pursuing such a claim and acknowledge that any settlement made by the insurer shall not prejudice your rights against us.

COMPLAINTSIn the event of any dissatisfaction with the accommodation or any other service provided by Back-Roads, you must report it immediately to the Tour Leader so that action can be taken to remedy the problem. Failure to immediately notify the Tour Leader of any problem may result in your claim for compensation from us being denied or reduced. Any complaint made to Back-Roads following the conclusion of the tour should be made in writing within 28 days of completion of the tour. In the event that you do not notify us in writing within 28 days, Back-Roads’ ability to investigate the complaint may be prejudiced. In the UK, we can also offer you ABTA’s scheme for the resolution of disputes which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. If we can’t resolve your complaint, go to www.abta.com to use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www.abta.com.

DATA PROTECTIONWe are committed to protecting your personal information and agree to process your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Notice, which is available online at backroadstouring.com/about-us/privacy-policy.php. In order to make your booking and ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly, we need to use the information you provide and pass it on to other relevant suppliers who are responsible for parts of your travel arrangements. In many cases this will include transferring your data to overseas recipients (including to recipients outside of the European Union). In making this booking, your consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons is deemed to be given unless you object and advise Back-Roads of your objection at the time of booking. The information may also be provided to public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law. This consent applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities or dietary/religious requirements.

SMOKINGBack-Roads enforces a non-smoking policy on our coaches (although we make frequent stops for breaks) and in most of our accommodation.

LUGGAGEThere are strict weight limits for coaches when fully loaded. You are only entitled to have one piece of main luggage of standard size (see the pre-departure information or our website for size limits) and not weighing more than 20kg. In addition you may bring a daypack.

PUBLISHING CONSENTYou acknowledge and agree that future Back-Roads advertising and publicity material may include statements made by passengers, or their photographs, and you consent to such use of your comments or photographic/video likeness.

BACK-ROADS' DETAILS Back-Roads Touring Co. Limited, company no. 02473373, 109 Power Road, London, W4 5PY, UK

LOCALLY OPERATED TOURS

All tours are operated by Back-Roads except the following: "Croatian Islands Sailing", "Northern Italy, Slovenia and Croatia" and "Croatia & The Dalmatian Coast" each operated by Katarina Line d.o.o.; "Iceland Highlights" operated by Exploring Iceland ehf; "The Baltic Highlights" operated by Baltic Blues UAB; "Majestic Morocco" operated by Dar Zarbia DWC-LLC; "Dubai Stop Over" operated by Arabian Adventures; "Impressions of Russia" operated by BSI Group; "Explore Eastern Europe" operated by Codan Agentura S.R.O.

DEPOSIT £150 per person, payable at the time of booking

FLIGHT CHANGE AND CANCELLATION FEE

£50, plus any airline charges (which could be up to the full value of the ticket)

FINANCIAL PROTECTION

Back-Roads is a member of ABTA (Y6180/P6732) and is bonded to provide for your financial protection in the event of Back-Roads’ insolvency. Further information in relation to the financial protection of your booking is set out on our website.

GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

These booking conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute in relation to these booking conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England.

BROCHURE VALIDITY DATE

Prices quoted in our brochures are calculated on costs and exchange rates at 17 July 2017

CHANGE AND CANCELLATION FEES

Days before departure

Change and Cancellation Fee (% of tour price)

Pre/post accommodation

Transfers

Over 42 £50 (changes) Nil Nil

Deposit (cancellations)

42-29 50% Nil Nil

28-0 100% 100% 100%

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