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Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafés

22 Days Paris to Lisbon
Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafés
Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafés
Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafés

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Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 22 Day Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafés. 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.
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Trip Length
Trip Length

22 Days

Trip Starts
Trip Starts

Paris

Trip Ends
Trip Ends

Lisbon

Operator
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
Trip Style

18-to-Thirtysomethings

Budget
Budget

Affordable

Age Range
Age Range

18-39 Years

Max. Group Size
Max. Group Size

16

Pace
Pace

Leisurely

Guide Style
Guide Style

Fully Guided

Tour Code
Tour Code

EFPM

Itinerary

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.
Accommodation: Generator Hostel Paris
Included Experiences
  • Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group: 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.
  • Connect With New Friends: Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

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.
Accommodation: Generator Hostel Paris
Included Meals: Lunch
Included Experiences
  • Paris Orientation Walk: 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.
  • Eiffel Tower Picnic: Do as the locals do and stretch out under the Eiffel tower for a picnic lunch. The view will not disappoint!
Optional Experiences
  • Eiffel Tower Visit: Visit the most famous landmark in France, the Eiffel Tower. Opt to climb the stairs or take an elevator to the top for a stunning view over the city. Hang out at dusk and watch the tower light up.
  • The Louvre Visit: Examine the massive collection at the Louvre, home to the Mona Lisa and the Winged Venus. While it might take a lifetime to view everything in the museum, one of the largest in the world, make the most of the time you have and try to spend at least a few hours wandering around. (12-16 EUR per person)
  • Champs-Élysées Visit: Wander past high end retail shops, cafés and theatres before reaching the famous Arc de Triomphe.
  • Monet's Giverny Gardens: In the town of Giverny, visit Claude Monet's residence and the famous gardens that made "plein air" painting a defining characteristic of the Impressionist art movement. Monet spent the last 40 years of his life in Giverny, bringing landscapes and everyday scenes to life with bright colours and balanced compositions, best depicted in paintings of water lillies and his Japanese-inspired garden through the seasons.
  • Moulin Rouge Dinner & Show: Step into the Moulin Rouge and experience a night in Paris you'll never forget. Opened in 1889, this world-famous cabaret continues to bring some of the world's best performers to its stage, with nightly shows that feature over 60 dancers in feather- and rhinestone-studded costumes dancing to the French "can-can". We recommend reserving tickets in advance for the dinner and show. (175-185 EUR per person)
  • Napoleon's Tomb - Les Invalides Army Museum: The Musée de l'Armée houses one of the world's largest collections of military art, armour and weaponry from the 17th to 19th century. Wander through the museum's vast collection of French cannons, artillery and relics, before making your way to the Napoleon I's tomb in the Dôme des Invalides.
  • Sacre Coeur Visit: Visit the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur, located in the Montmartre neighbourhood. This Roman Catholic church was completed in 1914 and stands on the highest point of the city. Climb up 200 stairs to reach the dome of the basilica to get an amazing view of the Paris skyline.

Travel from Paris to Interlaken, a small city in the Swiss Alps with breathtaking scenery.
Accommodation: Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof
Included Experiences
  • Train: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.

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!
Accommodation: Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof
Included Experiences
  • Free Time: Get active in this beautiful Swiss town in the Alps.
  • Orientation Walk – Interlaken: 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.
  • Big Night Out: 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!
Optional Experiences
  • Alpine Canyoning Adventure: Jump, slide, rappel, and get ready for a thrilling experience while canyoning. Whatever you do, make sure you hold on! This activity is sure to be a highlight of any trip to Interlaken, the landscape here is known for some of the best canyoning opportunities on the globe.
  • Chocolate Making Workshop: Ever wanted to taste wold-famous Swiss chocolate? Here is your chance to make it, too. Get tips and tricks first hand from professional Chocolatiers. Learn to temper, melt, pour chocolate. Oh, and the best part: taste your creation.
  • Mountain Biking: Hop on a mountain bike and hit the trails around this picturesque Swiss town. Gear up and get ready for an active day - the rewards are worth it! (70-100 EUR per person)
  • Jungfrau Cog Railway: Take a ride up to Europe’s highest-altitude railway station and enjoy incredible panoramic views along the way.
  • Hiking in the Swiss Alps: Lace up your hiking boots and get hiking in the Swiss Alps. There are many hikes of varying difficulties either up or down the mountains or along the meandering shores of nearby lakes. Don't forget a camera because no one's going to believe just how spectacular the views are here without proof. (30-60 CHF per person)
  • Paragliding: Strap into a tandem paragliding harness with an expert paraglider and fly over beautiful Interlaken and its surrounding mountains. The world is a whole lot more peaceful while gliding above this scenic landscape.
  • Ropes course: Get kitted out in a harness, and come face-to-face with your inner afraid-of-height demons high above the ground on rope bridges, Tarzan swings and ziplines. Not afraid of heights? No problem—this will still be the adrenaline experience of a lifetime.

Take a full free day to enjoy all the adventures you'll find on this side of the Alps.
Accommodation: Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof
Included Experiences
  • Free Time: Enjoy free time to get active in this beautiful Swiss town.
Optional Experiences
  • Chocolate Making Workshop: Ever wanted to taste wold-famous Swiss chocolate? Here is your chance to make it, too. Get tips and tricks first hand from professional Chocolatiers. Learn to temper, melt, pour chocolate. Oh, and the best part: taste your creation.
  • Hiking in the Swiss Alps: Lace up your hiking boots and get hiking in the Swiss Alps. There are many hikes of varying difficulties either up or down the mountains or along the meandering shores of nearby lakes. Don't forget a camera because no one's going to believe just how spectacular the views are here without proof. (30-60 CHF per person)
  • Alpine Canyoning Adventure: Jump, slide, rappel, and get ready for a thrilling experience while canyoning. Whatever you do, make sure you hold on! This activity is sure to be a highlight of any trip to Interlaken, the landscape here is known for some of the best canyoning opportunities on the globe.
  • Jungfrau Cog Railway: Take a ride up to Europe’s highest-altitude railway station and enjoy incredible panoramic views along the way.
  • Mountain Biking: Hop on a mountain bike and hit the trails around this picturesque Swiss town. Gear up and get ready for an active day - the rewards are worth it! (70-100 EUR per person)
  • Paragliding: Strap into a tandem paragliding harness with an expert paraglider and fly over beautiful Interlaken and its surrounding mountains. The world is a whole lot more peaceful while gliding above this scenic landscape.
  • Ropes course: Get kitted out in a harness, and come face-to-face with your inner afraid-of-height demons high above the ground on rope bridges, Tarzan swings and ziplines. Not afraid of heights? No problem—this will still be the adrenaline experience of a lifetime.

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.
Accommodation: Roma Scout Center
Included Experiences
  • Local Train: Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.
  • Rome Orientation Walk With CEO: 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.
Optional Experiences
  • Pantheon Visit: The Pantheon is one of the most famous buildings in Rome. Originally built during the reign of Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD), the building was rebuilt under Hadrian in 126 AD. The roof is still the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome, and it contains a circular opening (an oculus). It is easily one of the best-preserved of all the ancient Roman buildings. (2-5 EUR per person)
  • Borghese Gallery: Take a visit to the beautiful Borghese Gallery villa to indulge in a rich collection of ancient sculptures, relics, mosaics, and paintings. Pieces from Renaissance masters such as Bellini, Raphael, Bernini can be found here.
  • Christian Catacombs: Follow a guide through this ancient underground cemetary.
  • Roman Forum Visit: Even with the bustle of modern day Rome whizzing past on Vespas, you can still lose yourself in the fragmented columns and ancient ruins of this plaza, conjuring images of the rich Romans sauntering by in togas. Please note, this must be booked in combination with the Colosseum Visit and will include a visit to Palatine Hill.
  • Trevi Fountain: Built above an ancient water source, Trevi Fountain takes its name from the three streets (tre vie) that intersect at this world-famous fountain. Sculpted from travertine stone, the fountain as we know it today was completed in the 18th century. Work your way through the crowds to toss a coin in (with your right hand, over your left shoulder) for good luck - it's also your best chance to see the fountain's marvelous detail.
  • Spanish Steps: Built to connect the hilltop Trinità dei Monti church with the Piazza di Spagna (or Spanish Square) below, the Spanish Steps are a colourful example of Baroque architecture from 18th century Rome. Opt to climb its 136 steps, or simply watch the crowds weave through this popular tourist attraction.
  • Sistine Chapel : Although the Sistine Chapel is always very crowded, it is a must-see for any visitor to the Vatican. The magnificent frescoed ceiling of the chapel painted by Michelangelo depicts over 300 figures from the Book of Genesis, the most well-known being “The Creation of Adam,” showing God touching the finger of Adam. “The Last Judgment” on the west wall depicts a scene from the Book of Revelations. Art aficionados, get ready to cross one of your list! (20-25 EUR per person)
  • Vatican City Visit: Get ready to tick something off the bucket list. Visit the smallest country in the world—Vatican City! Stand in St Peter’s Square and be wowed by colossal colonnades, numerous statues, and the obelisk. Opt to take in the magnificence of St Peter’s Basilica, Michelangelo’s Pietá, and the Sistine Chapel while you are in the area.
  • Colosseum Visit: Enjoy a guided tour of this famous spot, the scene of many bloody gladiator fights for the entertainment of ancient Rome's aristocracy. Learn from your expert guide and you wander the old venue—a UNESCO World Heritage site—and feel free to walk around on your own. No battles, please!
  • Vatican Museum Visit: The Vatican Museums near St Peter's Basilica contain priceless works of art from ancient to modern times. There are many different museums to choose from, but two of the most well known are the Sistine Chapel and the Raphael rooms. (20-25 EUR per person)

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.
Accommodation: Roma Scout Center
Included Experiences
  • 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!
Optional Experiences
  • Roman Forum Visit: Even with the bustle of modern day Rome whizzing past on Vespas, you can still lose yourself in the fragmented columns and ancient ruins of this plaza, conjuring images of the rich Romans sauntering by in togas. Please note, this must be booked in combination with the Colosseum Visit and will include a visit to Palatine Hill.
  • Vatican City Visit: Get ready to tick something off the bucket list. Visit the smallest country in the world—Vatican City! Stand in St Peter’s Square and be wowed by colossal colonnades, numerous statues, and the obelisk. Opt to take in the magnificence of St Peter’s Basilica, Michelangelo’s Pietá, and the Sistine Chapel while you are in the area.
  • Colosseum Visit: Enjoy a guided tour of this famous spot, the scene of many bloody gladiator fights for the entertainment of ancient Rome's aristocracy. Learn from your expert guide and you wander the old venue—a UNESCO World Heritage site—and feel free to walk around on your own. No battles, please!
  • Pantheon Visit: The Pantheon is one of the most famous buildings in Rome. Originally built during the reign of Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD), the building was rebuilt under Hadrian in 126 AD. The roof is still the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome, and it contains a circular opening (an oculus). It is easily one of the best-preserved of all the ancient Roman buildings. (2-5 EUR per person)

Stop at Pisa to check out the Leaning Tower en route to the beautiful Italian Riviera.
Accommodation: Vele Storiche Pisane
Included Experiences
  • Train: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
  • Pisa Visit: 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!
  • Local Train: Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.

Explore the villages of Cinque Terre by train, using your included National Park pass and unlimited train ticket to move easily between towns. Along the way, discover the region’s charming, colourful villages at your own pace.
Accommodation: Vele Storiche Pisane
Included Experiences
  • National Park Pass and Unlimited Train Ticket: 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.

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.
Accommodation: Villa Saint Exupery Beach
Included Experiences
  • Train: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
  • Free Time: Get out and explore the beautiful French Riviera.
Optional Experiences
  • Promenade des Anglais: Walk along the Promenade des Anglais and take in the view of the glistening Mediterranean Sea.
  • Vieux Nice Visit: Wander Vieux Nice, or the Old Quarter, with its cobblestone streets and narrow alleyways. This is the best area to shop, eat, and people watch. Wander the market to witness daily life on the charming Riviera.
  • Cathedral of Sainte Reparate: Take a visit to Nice's oldest, and most ornate church.
  • Day trip to St Paul de Vence: Hop on a local bus (€1.50 each way) and take a day trip to St. Paul de Vence, a beautiful hilltop town with medieval walls, cobblestone streets and panoramic views of the French countryside. Stroll through the market square and discover what drew artists like Marc Chagall and James Baldwin to this quiet, peaceful refuge.
  • Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art: Get acquainted with modern art at Nice's Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, opened in 1990. Immerse yourself in Yves Klein's "blue" world at a permanent exhibit dedicated to this master of new realism. Wander the galleries to view an eclectic mix of pop art and sculptures, then head up to the museum's rooftop terrace for a stunning panorama of this city on the French Riviera.
  • Matisse Museum : Head out of the city centre to the picturesque neighbourhood of Cimiez, where visitors can explore the life and works of French master Henri Matisse. Find paintings, sketches, and scupltures in the main building, a restored 17th-century villa in an olive grove. Stop by the park across the museum to visit the artist's final resting place at the Notre Dame de Cimiez cemetery.

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.
Accommodation: Villa Saint Exupery Beach
Included Experiences
  • Train: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
  • Free Time: Enjoy free time to explore the Principality of Monaco.
Optional Experiences
  • Vieux Nice Visit: Wander Vieux Nice, or the Old Quarter, with its cobblestone streets and narrow alleyways. This is the best area to shop, eat, and people watch. Wander the market to witness daily life on the charming Riviera.
  • Promenade des Anglais: Walk along the Promenade des Anglais and take in the view of the glistening Mediterranean Sea.

Hop on a flight toward 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, break off on your own to explore this amazing city. Enjoy a Big Night Out on the town. Visit the old Gothic Quarter with its maze of dark streets, historic cathedral, medieval buildings, bars, and cafés. Stroll Las Ramblas, a large tree-lined pedestrian boulevard perfect for people watching and window shopping.
Accommodation: Generator Barcelona
Included Experiences
  • Plane: Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
  • Mescladis Cooking Class: 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.
  • Free Time: Get out and explore the city today.
  • Big Night Out: Whether it’s a pub crawl, drink specials or a bonfire on the beach, celebrate late into the night with your new best friends.
Optional Experiences
  • La Barceloneta Visit: Take a stroll on the boardwalk in the neighbourhood of La Barceloneta, an area known for its beaches and waterfront walkway. Visit local restaurants and nightclubs or check out the monuments while there.
  • Parque Güell Visit: Get away from it all with a visit to the imaginative Parque Guell. The fantastical works of Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) are scattered throughout Barcelona, a grouping of these including Parque Guell, Casa Mila, and the Crypt of La Sagrada Familia were established as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Stroll the tree-lined paths and admire Gaudi’s creative genius at play.
  • Gothic Quarter Visit: Uncover a different side of Barcelona. Visit the old Gothic Quarter with its maze of dark streets, historic cathedral, medieval buildings, bars, and cafés.
  • La Sagrada Família Visit: Visit Gaudí’s most famous life work, the cathedral of La Sagrada Familia, an inspiring, yet, bizarre testament to the artist’s unique vision. (17-37 EUR per person)
  • Casa Batlló: Deemed the crowning architectural work of Antoni Gaudí, Casa Batlló is a must-visit on anyone's trip to Barcelona. (25-30 EUR per person)

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.
Accommodation: Generator Barcelona
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
  • Free Time: Enjoy a full free day to wander through parks full of fantastical sculptures or people watch along the boardwalk.
Optional Experiences
  • Gothic Quarter Visit: Uncover a different side of Barcelona. Visit the old Gothic Quarter with its maze of dark streets, historic cathedral, medieval buildings, bars, and cafés.
  • Montjuïc Visit: Climb to the top of Montjuïc hill for fantastic city views and a visit to a 17th-century fortress, once used as a prison and execution site.
  • La Barceloneta Visit: Take a stroll on the boardwalk in the neighbourhood of La Barceloneta, an area known for its beaches and waterfront walkway. Visit local restaurants and nightclubs or check out the monuments while there.
  • Casa Batlló: Deemed the crowning architectural work of Antoni Gaudí, Casa Batlló is a must-visit on anyone's trip to Barcelona. (25-30 EUR per person)
  • La Sagrada Família Visit: Visit Gaudí’s most famous life work, the cathedral of La Sagrada Familia, an inspiring, yet, bizarre testament to the artist’s unique vision. (17-37 EUR per person)
  • Las Ramblas Visit: See and be seen on Las Ramblas, a large tree-lined pedestrian boulevard perfect for people watching and window shopping that ends at the harbourfront facing the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Parque Güell Visit: Get away from it all with a visit to the imaginative Parque Guell. The fantastical works of Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) are scattered throughout Barcelona, a grouping of these including Parque Guell, Casa Mila, and the Crypt of La Sagrada Familia were established as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Stroll the tree-lined paths and admire Gaudi’s creative genius at play.

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.
Accommodation: Cats Hostel Madrid Sol
Included Experiences
  • Orientation Walk: 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!
  • Train: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Optional Experiences
  • Gothic Quarter Visit: Uncover a different side of Barcelona. Visit the old Gothic Quarter with its maze of dark streets, historic cathedral, medieval buildings, bars, and cafés.
  • La Barceloneta Visit: Take a stroll on the boardwalk in the neighbourhood of La Barceloneta, an area known for its beaches and waterfront walkway. Visit local restaurants and nightclubs or check out the monuments while there.
  • La Sagrada Família Visit: Visit Gaudí’s most famous life work, the cathedral of La Sagrada Familia, an inspiring, yet, bizarre testament to the artist’s unique vision. (17-37 EUR per person)
  • Parque Güell Visit: Get away from it all with a visit to the imaginative Parque Guell. The fantastical works of Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) are scattered throughout Barcelona, a grouping of these including Parque Guell, Casa Mila, and the Crypt of La Sagrada Familia were established as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Stroll the tree-lined paths and admire Gaudi’s creative genius at play.

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!
Accommodation: Cats Hostel Madrid Sol
Included Experiences
  • Orientation With CEO: 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.
Optional Experiences
  • Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum: The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum displays an overview of art from the 13th century to the late 20th century.
  • Gran Vía Visit: Shop, stroll, and people watch on the capital's most exciting street, Gran Via. Go early or late, the street stays awake all hours.
  • Reina Sofia Museum: The Reina Sofia is Spain's national museum of 20th-century art, and currently boasts an art collection of over 21,000 works.
  • Museo Nacional Del Prado Visit: Take in some culture with a trip to the Museo del Prado, one of the greatest art galleries in the world, and a definite highlight of any Madrid trip. Be inspired by its collections and exhibitions: the museum's main emphasis is 15th to 19th century Spanish, Flemish, and Italian art, but there is plenty of Goya and a wealth of paintings by Diego Velázquez.
  • Plaza Mayor Visit: Enjoy some spectacular people watching with a visit to the Plaza Mayor, the true heart of the city. Enjoy a coffee in one of the plaza’s many cafes and watch the world go by.
  • Royal Palace (Palacio Real) Visit: See how kings and queens live, with a visit to the Palacio Real, the official (and uninhabited) palace of the King of Spain. Wander the rooms to take in some of the most elaborately decorated and furnished rooms you'll ever see.

Transfer to Granada in the morning, then dive into the city's vibrant life with an afternoon orientation walk.
Accommodation: Nest Style Granada
Included Experiences
  • Local Bus: Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
  • Orientation Walk Granada: 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.

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.
Accommodation: Nest Style Granada
Included Experiences
  • Free Time: Set out and see the sights.
  • Tapas Bar Crawl: 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!
Optional Experiences
  • Albaicín (El Albayzín) Visit: Wander through the historic quarter of the Albaicin. Try to head there for sunset. With its narrow lanes and fantastic views back to the Alhambra, visitors are rewarded with a spectacular colour-washed skyline when the sun goes down.
  • Granada Cathedral (Cathedral of the Incarnation) Visit: Be taken by the beauty of one of the largest cathedrals in Spain on this visit to the Cathedral of Granada. Tour its beautiful facades and interiors that house a grand altar and numerous chapels. Built by Queen Isabella, it is a masterpiece of Spanish-Renaissance style.

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.
Accommodation: Joy Plaza De Armas Hostel
Included Experiences
  • Local Bus: Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
  • Orientation With CEO: 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.
Optional Experiences
  • The Golden Tower (Torre del Oro): Dating to 1220, the Golden Tower is the last major building constructed by Seville's historic Muslim population.
  • Alcázar Palace Visit: Explore the wonderful interiors and gardens of the Alcázar, a royal palace that was originally a Moorish fort. Arrive during the evening in the summer months (until mid-September) and enjoy a series of concerts in the beautiful setting of the Reales Alcázares.
  • Flamenco Show: Enjoy a flamenco performance in the city known for the energetic dance. Be swept away by the flamenco's passion, fire, and grit! (18-30 EUR per person)
  • Ronda Day trip: Described by Ernest Hemingway as the most romantic town in Spain, Ronda is a quaint city 2 hours outside of Seville. Take a day trip to tour highlights such as a traditional Spanish bullfighting ring, incredible views of the El Tajo River gorge, and the wine museum. (100-150 EUR per person)
  • Casa de Pilatos: Take a visit to marvel at one of the grandest mansions in Seville. The home is still inhabited by the Medinaceli family, but remains open to visitor tours during operating hours. (10-12 EUR per person)
  • Santa Paula Convent: Take a visit to this beautiful historic convent. Established in 1475, this convent is still home to the Jerónimas nuns. Infrequent tours in Spanish are run here, but visitors are welcome to the modest museum displaying 16th-18th century ecclesiastical art and sculpture.
  • Santa Cruz Quarter Visit: Visit the true heart of Seville, the Santa Cruz quarter. A charming area with winding alleys, picturesque lime-washed houses, flowery patios, and small squares, you can wander, shop, or just soak in the neighbourhood's quaint atmosphere while enjoying a refreshing drink (sangria, perhaps) at one of the local restaurants.
  • La Giralda Visit: Climb the tower known as La Giralda, adjacent to the world's largest Gothic cathedral, for spectacular views and a walk among historic walls. The 76m (249 ft) Giralda was constructed by the Moors as a mosque between 1184 and 1197. In 1568, after the reconquest, Christians fit the minaret with its bell tower.

Cross into Portugal, and enjoy the Algarve Coast.
Accommodation: Tag Hostel
Included Experiences
  • Free Time: Spend the day enjoying the beautiful Algarve coast.
  • Local Bus: Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Optional Experiences
  • Coastal Hike in Algarve: Enjoy a hike along the famous golden cliffs and sandy coves of the Algarve. Pack water, sunscreen, and a camera, and you're good to go!
  • Benagil Sea Caves: Explore these amazing caves lining the beaches of the Algarve.
  • Swimming: Grab your bathing suit and go for a refreshing swim.

Spend the day on the Algarve with free time for hiking, water activities, or chilling out oceanside.
Accommodation: Tag Hostel
Included Experiences
  • Free Time: Spend free time today exploring the landscape on a hike or splashing in the waves.
Optional Experiences
  • Swimming: Head to one of the five spectacular beaches around Lagos to spend some time floating in the waves. Dona Ana Beach is a golden sand oasis nestled between enormous rock formations boasts the best view, while Meia Praia and Batata Beach are near the town centre.
  • Coastal Hike in Algarve: Enjoy a hike along the famous golden cliffs and sandy coves of the Algarve. Pack water, sunscreen, and a camera, and you're good to go!

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.
Accommodation: Sant Jordi Hostel Lisbon
Included Experiences
  • Local Bus: Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
  • Orientation With CEO: 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.
  • Big Night Out: Whether it’s a pub crawl, drink specials or entry to a club, celebrate late into the night with your new best friends.
Optional Experiences
  • Belém District Visit: Discover Belém, a western suburb that's linked to Portugal’s Golden Age of Discoveries – it was the site where famous navigators once set sail to discover the world. While there, take some time to tour nearby must-see attractions: the Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, the Tropical Botanical Garden, and the Berardo Museum of contemporary art. Please note: most attractions in Belém are closed on Mondays.
  • Alfama District Visit: Explore Lisbon’s past in Alfama, one of the city’s oldest quarters. Wander along narrow medieval streets lined with typical tile-covered façades and take a step back in time; the area largely survived the great earthquake of 1755, and still retains much of its original layout. Listen for Portugal's traditional music, fado, gracing the streets at night.
  • Praça da Figueira Market: Take a wander through this traditional open-air market, established in 1755.
  • Sao Jorge Castle: Climb up to this Moorish castle for a wander around the impressive grounds on a guided tour, and a great view over Lisbon and Tagus River.
  • Rossio Square: Stop in this lively square to get a taste of the local hustle and bustle.
  • Santa Justa Lift: Take a ride up 147ft from the lowest to highest points of Portugal. Sit back and enjoy the views.
  • Belém Tower : Take a trip to the coastline to see this charming fort, built to protect Lisbon from raiders invading from the sea. Climb up the tower for great views of the ocean and surrounding city.

Depart at any time. We highly recommend extending your stay to experience all that this vibrant city has to offer.
Optional Experiences
  • Praça da Figueira Market: Take a wander through this traditional open-air market, established in 1755.
  • Sao Jorge Castle: Climb up to this Moorish castle for a wander around the impressive grounds on a guided tour, and a great view over Lisbon and Tagus River.
  • Belém District Visit: Discover Belém, a western suburb that's linked to Portugal’s Golden Age of Discoveries – it was the site where famous navigators once set sail to discover the world. While there, take some time to tour nearby must-see attractions: the Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, the Tropical Botanical Garden, and the Berardo Museum of contemporary art. Please note: most attractions in Belém are closed on Mondays.
  • Santa Justa Lift: Take a ride up 147ft from the lowest to highest points of Portugal. Sit back and enjoy the views.
  • National Coach Museum: Loacted in the lively Belém district, find dozens of ornately decorated horse-drawn carriages (fit for the kings and queens they used to carry) at the National Coach Museum. Housed in an old riding school, it's one of the most popular museums in Lisbon today.
  • Tuk Tuk Tour of Lisbon: While tuk-tuks aren't a traditional mode of transport in Portugal, they're the perfect vehicle to explore the hilly streets of Lisbon in. There are lots of operators to choose from, with tours that visit popular sites and back alleys alike. Most use electric tuk-tuks, an eco-friendly way of sightseeing. (100-250 EUR per person)
  • Alfama District Visit: Explore Lisbon’s past in Alfama, one of the city’s oldest quarters. Wander along narrow medieval streets lined with typical tile-covered façades and take a step back in time; the area largely survived the great earthquake of 1755, and still retains much of its original layout. Listen for Portugal's traditional music, fado, gracing the streets at night.
  • Rossio Square: Stop in this lively square to get a taste of the local hustle and bustle.
  • Belém Tower : Take a trip to the coastline to see this charming fort, built to protect Lisbon from raiders invading from the sea. Climb up the tower for great views of the ocean and surrounding city.

Trip Inclusions

  • 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.

  • Your G for Good Moment: Mescladis Cooking Class, Barcelona
  • Your 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
  • Train, public bus, private bus, metro, walking
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

  • Hostels (21 Nights, Multi-share With 4-6 People)
  • The variety and local flavour of our accommodation is a favourite part of our European 18-to-Thirtysomethings trips. Although the properties we use are simply furnished and with few facilities, we base our choices on location, character and cleanliness. We will stay in a mixture of hotels, some hostels, and private rooms in local households. All accommodation on this tour will be multi-share. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing and even (on rare occasions) dormitory-style rooms for the whole group. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities.
  • Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken.
  • Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Travel Style.

  • 1 breakfast, 1 lunch

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included.

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G Adventures
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful more experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.

On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Trip Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Trip Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Built for young travelers ready to break free from the everyday grind, these trips bring together a safe and supportive group of like-minded people in their twenties and early thirties.

Connect on the First Night Out, explore with a Chief Experience Officer (CEO), enjoy free time, and celebrate unforgettable moments with new friends - without breaking the bank. Travel confidently, respectfully, and affordably.

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Sunday 19 Apr 2026 19 Apr 26 Paris
Sunday 10 May 2026 10 May 26 Lisbon
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Sunday 26 Apr 2026 26 Apr 26 Paris
Sunday 17 May 2026 17 May 26 Lisbon
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