Many tourists do not really see the country they visit. Herded onto 50 seat coaches, hidden in city centre hotels, route marched around expensive tourist sights, visiting only with locals who have something to sell, seeing the country from the freeway - this, all too often, is the modern holiday experience. The Back-Roads Touring Co. philosophy is to take you behind this tourist façade, away from the massed coach parties and introduce you to the 'real' country and its people, to treat you as an individual not just one of a group. Their aim is to give you the most memorable vacation you'll ever have and, in the process, really experience the rich and diverse cultures of the countries visited. With the companionship and help of the multi-talented companion/guides, you'll live the history of the areas you visit, sample life in small villages and towns, have experiences not open to larger groups of travelers. And, perhaps most importantly, you'll visit with people as interested in meeting you as you are in meeting them. You will travel in specially designed Renault and Mercedes vehicles with a maximum of 16 seats. Of course, this does mean you cannot expect to find life as it is back home and it calls for a small measure of adaptability on your part and a 'go with the flow' attitude. Back-Roads Touring Co. small group touring is now THE travel concept, environmentally aware and satisfying both visitor and visited. During their nineteen-year history, they have established a reputation for integrity and honesty that has earned unbiased press and industry praise and, better still, scores of loyal clients who have traveled with them time and time again. If you feel that you share their philosophy, they invite you to join them on a tour down the back roads and promise that they'll never forget that this is your hard earned holiday. They will do their very best to ensure that it is the vacation of a lifetime. Back-Roads Touring Co. offers 350 scheduled departures on a selection of 40 tours of 3 – 21 days duration. A selection of the 5 most popular tours mini tours are listed below. Details of any scheduled tour or a quotation for a customized tour or departure can be prepared. Contact Britain by Choice for details: If the scheduled dates do not suit you, any tour can be run as a customized tour for a family or small group Scheduled Tour Departure dates for 2005 – details of all tours available from Britain by Choice   Eastern England – departs London alternate Wednesdays May 25 to Sep 28       In Search of King Arthur – departs London every Saturday from Mar 26 to Oct 29       Red Dragon – departs London every Wednesday from Mar 23 to Oct 26       Shakespeare’s Land – departs London every Saturday from Mar 19 to Oct 29       Harry Potter – departs London every Friday from Jun 24 to Aug 05   Booking Terms & Conditions - Please Read   Booking Form - Click Here To Book A Back-Roads Tour!