Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes
Experience Overview
Like history? And art? How about beaches and pubs? Then say hello to Western Europe on this three-week tour of the highlights from Paris down to Lisbon. See some of the world’s best museums, have lunch under the Eiffel Tower, eat as many tapas as you can handle, and party on Europe’s most coveted beaches with your new group of international friends. This unique route will take you places every traveller should see.
Highlights
- Picnic under the Eiffel tower
- Walk by ancient history in Rome
- Sample some of Europe's best cuisines
- Mingle with the locals on the French Riviera
- Explore Moorish palaces and great Iberian cities
- Chill out on the Algarve coast.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2205
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Train, public bus, private bus, metro, plane, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 39 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: EFPM
Starts: Paris, France
Finishes: Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 22 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Mescladis Cooking Class, Barcelona Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Paris Your Foodie Moment: Eiffel Tower Picnic, Paris Your Discover Moment: Interlaken Your Big Night Out Moment: Interlaken Your Discover Moment: Rome Your Big Night Out Moment: Barcelona Your Discover Moment: Barcelona Your Big Night Out Moment: Lisbon
- Visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Cinque Terre park fee with unlimited train rides and CEO-led hike
- Visit to Monaco
- Tapas bar crawl (Granada)
- Orientation walks in Paris, Interlaken, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid, Granada, Seville and Lisbon
Accommodation
- Hostels (21 nts, multi-share with 4-6 people).
- 1 breakfast, 1 lunch
Transport
- Train, public bus, private bus, metro, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4949 ($225 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Paris
Arrive at any time.
Tonight, you won't need to go far for Paris to sweep you off your feet, because after all, it is the City of Love. Head to your hostel's bar with your CEO and group to kick back and grab drinks in celebration of the first day of your grand adventure.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.
Day 2: Paris
Picnic in front of the Eiffel Tower; opt to visit Notre Dame Cathedral or explore Montmartre.
Explore and discover the “je ne sais quoi” of the City of Lights. Paris has something for everyone and you can use your day here to picnic under the Eiffel Tower, explore the outstanding museums and churches, float down the Seine on a river cruise or people watch at one of the charming cafés.
Meals included: Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Free_time - With so much to see and do, there's no time to waste.Activity - Do as the locals do and stretch out under the Eiffel tower for a picnic lunch. The view will not disappoint!
Day 3: Paris/Interlaken
Travel from Paris to Interlaken, a small city in the Swiss Alps with breathtaking scenery.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Day 4: Interlaken
Enjoy an orientation walk of Interlaken. Opt to get the adrenaline pumping with some canyoning or whitewater rafting. Explore a nearby glacier or go swimming in a crystal clear lake. Don't miss the nightlife on your Big Night Out!
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get active in this beautiful Swiss town in the Alps.Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Activity - Celebrate with the group and your CEO and check out Interlaken's nightlife - this adventure capital pops just as hard at night as it does during the day!
Day 5: Interlaken
Take a full free day to enjoy all the adventures you'll find on this side of the Alps.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy free time to get active in this beautiful Swiss town.
Day 6: Interlaken/Rome
Travel to Rome by bus and train via Milan. Upon arrival, enjoy a CEO-led orientation walk of Rome. Opt for an evening out with the group.
Opt to check out the famous Roman sites from times past like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican and Pantheon. Opt to wander the cobblestone streets, or relax in a piazza with an espresso. Don't miss the amazing Italian food, wine and nightlife.
We recommend pre-purchasing advance entry tickets for popular attractions such as the Sistine Chapel, Villa Borghese, and the Colosseum to avoid waiting in long queues on the day of your visit.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. They will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Free_time - Enjoy the rest of the day to explore Rome.
Day 7: Rome
Opt to check out famous Roman sites from times past like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican and Pantheon. Don't miss the amazing Italian food, wine and nightlife.
Today, new travellers may join you for the rest of the adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore beautiful Rome. With historical landmarks, works of art, and spectacular architecture all around you it's like an open-air museum!
Day 8: Rome/Pisa
Arrive in Pisa, join your CEO for an orientation walk and spend your free time in this beautiful city. Choose to check out the famous Leaning Tower.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Visit Pisa and feast your eyes on the famous tower that leans at an angle of approximately four degrees due to an error made during construction—but don't worry, it's been stabilized since then. It's a fascinating sight and definitely photo-worthy. Get creative!Free_time - Enjoy time to explore on your own in Pisa.
Day 9: Pisa
Jump on the train and explore the spectacular coastal path between Riomaggiore and Monterosso. Visit charming, colourful towns along the way with an included national park pass and unlimited train ticket. This allows you to discover the region's allure at your own pace.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Use the included Cinque Terre National Park pass and unlimited train ticket to explore this stunning stretch of coastline by train. Travel easily between the five villages, taking in breathtaking views, colorful cliffside towns, and the sparkling Ligurian Sea along the way.
Day 10: Pisa/Nice
Continue to the French Riviera and enjoy a free afternoon in Nice. Opt to go for a hike along the coast, or take a day trip to nearby beaches and villages.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Enjoy a ride on a local bus from Genoa to Nice. This ride includes a border crossing between Italy and France.Free_time - Get out and explore the beautiful French Riviera.
Day 11: Monaco Day Trip
Take a day trip by train to nearby Monaco. Get your bearings with your CEO and set off on foot to explore the world's second-smallest country (only the Vatican is smaller). What it may lack in size it more than makes up for in style.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Free_time - Enjoy free time to explore the Principality of Monaco.
Day 12: Nice/Barcelona
Travel by private vehicle from Nice to Marseilles before taking the train to Barcelona. Join your CEO on an orientation walk of your surroundings before participating in a G Adventures supported tapas cooking class served and prepared by migrant students. Afterward, enjoy a Big Night Out on the town.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Espai Mescladis, Catalan for "Mixed Space" is a migrant training kitchen and cafe in the heart of Barcelona that features a unique feel that fuses old Catalan favourites and migrants' home recipes. Enjoy a tapas cooking class led by one of the trainees, accompanied by a discussion that promotes social reflection - with the kitchen and food at the centre of it all.Activity - Whether it’s a pub crawl, drink specials or a bonfire on the beach, celebrate late into the night with your new best friends.
Day 13: Barcelona
Get out and explore all that Barcelona has to offer, or choose to journey further afield to the surrounding beaches and countryside to get a true taste of Catalan life.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a full free day to wander through parks full of fantastical sculptures or people watch along the boardwalk.
Day 14: Barcelona/Madrid
Enjoy an orientation walk along Las Ramblas. Take some time to visit the Gaudí buildings, or explore the Gothic Quarter before boarding an afternoon train to Madrid.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy an orientation walk along Las Ramblas and stop at the famous Boqueria market. Free_time - With so much to see and do, don't waste any time—get out there!Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Day 15: Madrid
Enjoy Spain's beautiful capital on an orientation walk. Free time to visit its many sites, from art museums to sprawling squares. Enjoy a night out with the group. Madrid's nightlife is world renowned!
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Free_time - Head out and start exploring the city. Visit historical landmarks, tour a museum or head to a park for a picnic.
Day 16: Madrid/Granada
Transfer to Granada in the morning, then dive into the city's vibrant life with an afternoon orientation walk.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Day 17: Granada
Enjoy a free day in Granada. Opt to relax in one of the many hammam baths around town. In the evening, join your group for a tapas bar crawl. First drink's on us!
A trip to Granada wouldn't be the same without a night on the town; the city is filled with trendy tapas bars and has a lively music scene.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Set out and see the sights.Activity - Head out on the town to experience all culinary Granada has to offer. Enjoy a tapas bar crawl with the group in the evening. With each drink, a new plate of snacks arrives. With enough drinks, you won't have to buy dinner!
Day 18: Granada/Seville
Journey to Seville and take an orientation walk with your CEO before some free time to explore. Opt to visit the Real Alcázar, a Moorish palace, or take in an evening flamenco show.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Free_time - Explore the winding alleyways and attractions of Seville.
Day 19: Seville/Lagos
Cross into Portugal, and enjoy the Algarve Coast.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend the day enjoying the beautiful Algarve coast.Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Day 20: Lagos
Spend the day on the Algarve with free time for hiking, water activities, or chilling out oceanside.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend free time today exploring the landscape on a hike or splashing in the waves.
Day 21: Lagos/Lisbon
Journey up the coast to Portugal's vibrant capital, and enjoy an orientation walk. Free time to visit Cristo Rei for sweeping views of the area, check out the monuments of the Belem neighbourhood, or relax in a café. Indulge in the town's great nightlife on your Big Night Out.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Free_time - Enjoy a free afternoon to explore.Activity - Whether it’s a pub crawl, drink specials or entry to a club, celebrate late into the night with your new best friends.
Day 22: Lisbon
Depart at any time.
We highly recommend extending your stay to experience all that this vibrant city has to offer.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Riley S - Traveled, September 2023
Great guides who make the experience seamless and meeting awesome people and seeing awesome places
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Patricia M - Traveled, September 2023
Loved that the age range of the tour and had the BEST guides.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/06/2023
Rydell C - Traveled, September 2023
Our CEO Oscar Ramje was amazing. He was vey informative about each area we visited and he made sure everyone had a great time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/24/2023
Lauren S - Traveled, July 2023
Great service, easy to arrange, seamless booking process.
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Cordelia K - Traveled, July 2023
Incredibly well organised trip. Amazing CEO who was knowledgeable and a lot of fun! Great way to make new friends and explore the world.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/20/2023
Erin A - Traveled, June 2023
I think G Adventures offers well managed trips with great itineries
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Juliana K - Traveled, June 2023
Everything was excellent, especially the CEOs and the local experience they helped me have.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/23/2023
Mark W - Traveled, June 2023
I've always had a good experience with G Adventures
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Dominique M - Traveled, May 2023
It was a blast!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2023
Jessica K - Traveled, May 2023
Great tour company, everything went smoothly and our guides were super friendly and helpful!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/18/2023
Christen B - Traveled, May 2023
I had the greatest time on my tour, the people were great, everything was organised and the places were amazing!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/11/2023
Jordyn S - Traveled, May 2023
As a solo first time traveller, i found this to be a great way to get my first taste of travelling on my own, but without all of the planning. It was really nice to not have to worry about where i will be staying or how to get from point A to point B
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/28/2023
Lamya K - Traveled, April 2023
It was a good tour to cover all the major tourist attractions and experiences.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/14/2023
Karli F - Traveled, October 2022
I loved this style of travel and I think G Adventures did a really good job of organizing it
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/30/2022
Natasha J - Traveled, August 2022
Lack of quality control when selecting CEOs
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2022
Molly W - Traveled, August 2022
Unfortunately for the last week of my trip the tour guide was not great at all. I didn't feel like I was part of a tour, I very much felt on my own with not much guidance.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/09/2022
Parham R - Traveled, August 2023
It was a very comprehensive tour, the pace was good, price was reasonable and the CEO were very nice.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/09/2022
Indira H - Traveled, August 2023
I believe it is a good way to travel as compared to other companies they are smaller groups and the people were generally a good balance between party people and more relaxed people. Having it all organised for you is a bonus to. It is a personal preference but I did not like the hostel scene, this is just because of some of the party people as they would get back late and not be respectful and be loud and noisy.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/03/2023
Grace C - Traveled, July 2023
Fun, easy group travel for people who like to travel
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/03/2023
Nicholas V - Traveled, August 2023
Very positive experience overall, great way to travel in a small group
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/27/2023
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