Rome to Lisbon: Coasts & Countryside
Experience Overview
Thought Mediterranean Europe was out of your reach? Think again. Take two weeks to voyage through Italy, France, Monaco, Spain, and Portugal, hitting up tons of major highlights (the French Riviera, Rome, Cinque Terre, Lisbon, and Madrid among them) for way less than you’d think — meaning more cash to spend on delicious tapas and dancing at nightclubs. And if you’re all worn out from the party scene, recharge your batteries on exotic beaches and get a taste of Europe’s high culture and slow-paced life.
Highlights
- Relax on the beaches of Nice
- Enjoy the nightlife of Barcelona
- Listen to traditional Fado music in Lisbon
- Dine on delicious tapas in Madrid
Trip Details
Product Code: 2286
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Train, bus, plane, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 39 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: EIRM
Starts: Rome, Italy
Finishes: Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 16 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 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, unlimited train ticket, and CEO-led hike
- Visit to Monaco
- Tapas bar crawl (Granada)
- Free time on the Algarve coast (Portugal)
- Orientation walks in Barcelona, Granada, Lisbon, and Madrid
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hostels (15 nts, multi-share with 2-6 people).
- 1 breakfast
Transport
- Train, bus, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3336 ($208 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Rome
Arrive at any time.
“On an evening in Roma…” Venture out to a bar or pub with your CEO and fellow travellers for drinks and conversation. As you explore the winding cobblestone streets and sidewalks of The Eternal City, prepare for the endless excitement about to unfold on the rest of your journey.
We highly recommend arriving a day or two earlier to experience all that this amazing city has to offer.
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: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 10: Madrid/Granada
Full day of free time before transferring to Granada in the afternoon.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore.Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Day 11: Granada
Enjoy an orientation walk in Granada. Opt to visit the Alhambra or relax in one of the many hammam baths around town. Enjoy a tapas bar crawl with the group in the evening. 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: 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 - 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 12: Granada/Seville
Journey to Seville and explore this thriving university town. Opt to visit the Real Alcázar, a Moorish palace, or take in an evening flamenco show.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take 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 13: Seville/Lagos
Cross into Portugal, and enjoy the Algarve Coast.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Free_time - Spend the day enjoying the beautiful Algarve coast.
Day 14: 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 15: Lagos/Lisbon
Take a train 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.
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 16: 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
Mindi H - Traveled, October 2023
There will never be a dull moment, you will make lifelong friends, & always have plenty of options for activities to participate in.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/08/2023
Jonathon C - Traveled, August 2023
Great way to meet new people
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/17/2023
Andraya C - Traveled, August 2023
It's similar to other travel companies and I like the idea of organized group travel.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/03/2023
Joelle T - Traveled, August 2023
I would recommend this company because it takes a lot of the stress out of travel. You can simply focus on what you want to do in each place without the stress of picking where to stay or figuring out transportation. Also it allows solo travellers the opportunity to make friends and participate in activities with others while also allowing them to go off and do their own thing if they wish.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/27/2023
Ali L - Traveled, August 2023
I have done a lot of travel over the years and tue absolute and sole reason I would recommend the trip is for Barbara our CO. I would be specifically recommending that friends and family request Barbara
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/20/2023
Lydia C - Traveled, July 2023
I overall had a great experience throughout my trip. My CEO was very patient and personable, she provided great pointers for local activities and dining for every stop of the way, making it much easier for me to actually enjoy my trip without having to spend too much time researching while on the go. The members making up the tour group itself were all very kind and fun-loving as well.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/20/2023
Laura D - Traveled, July 2023
Loved the CEO, and that everything was planned. Enjoyed the itinerary as well. Would give higher score if there was better communication before trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/20/2023
Gemma R - Traveled, July 2023
Vanessa was such an amazing tour guide, her positivity and deep knowledge of all the destinations elevated the entire tour
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/06/2023
Liam P - Traveled, June 2023
You easily make friends and share the best experiences with people that you wouldn't usually hang out with.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/09/2023
Fantina T - Traveled, June 2023
Room for improvement. No time offered for Rome or in lisbon
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/09/2023
BŽatrice L - Traveled, July 2023
I think the formula of G Adventures is the perfect balance between the security/social experience of a group and the freedom of doing the activities you want.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/25/2023
Noah B - Traveled, June 2023
The transports are not the best and there is not a lot of included activities. The hostels were sometimes in weird locations.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/25/2023
Lachlan M - Traveled, June 2023
Tour Guide, beautiful locations
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2023
Joshua R - Traveled, May 2023
Overall had a fantastic experience with G Adventures. Seeing lots of different places was a great way to travel and I found G Adventures overall to be organised, efficient and communicated clearly. The 18 to 30 somethings option is a really good way of travelling with people in a similar age group and sharing experiences. One or two minor points - a couple of the hostels weren't as good as the rest and some improvementd could be made to the trip structure (will detail in subsequent questions) but overall a great experience and would definitely recommend.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/18/2023
Rebecca B - Traveled, May 2023
Carlos the tour guide was brilliant, the mix of people on the tour was great. Out of the companies I've used this seemed the best organised
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/18/2023
Ronald M - Traveled, May 2024
The overall experience was great. The small groups were perfect.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/11/2023
Mary Rosali L - Traveled, March 2023
The choices of hostel is subpar.no elevator too small. Not worth what i paid for. The transfer to and from the hostel is often chaotic either by walking or public transportation, with a suitcase it is physically demanding. I paid taxis and ubers personally because i can't deal with it. No communication on what is the exact itinerary is so i can't plan ahead about the attractions to see. I missed out on a lot of attractions because tickets are sold out. CEO can't share info about the historical places because they are not technically tourist guides. The actual redeeming positive thing about this trip are the CEOs who tried their best to give a wonderful experience despite the poor structure of the trip. In conclusion, i could have done this trip on my own with far more better outcome. Other guests with me on trip, share the same sentiment.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/30/2023
Tara K - Traveled, October 2022
Loved my experience with G Adventures!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/23/2022
Kathleen C - Traveled, September 2022
I don't know if this style of travel is a fit for everyone, but it was a great fit for me, that's why I gave an 8/10.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/09/2022
Clodagh S - Traveled, August 2022
G Adventures provide good quality holidays, I like the ethical principles of the company and that it connects you with like minded travellers in the same age group with similar interests. They offer a range of travel experience options to suit different holiday options. However I normally book an organised group tour to minimise the stress and organisation so that you can relax and enjoy the holiday more and there were a few areas that were poorly planned and could be improved upon.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/18/2022
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