Essential Europe: Italy, Croatia & Mediterranean Magic




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Small Group
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Essential Europe: Italy, Croatia & Mediterranean Magic
21 days
Small Group
Basic
Light
English
Experience Overview
Want the total European package in one epic adventure? Then yeah, this 21-day, hostel-based trip from Munich to Corfu will definitely deliver.
Want the total European package in one epic adventure? Then yeah, this 21-day, hostel-based trip from Munich to Corfu will definitely deliver. You’ll get swept up in the magic of the Alps in Innsbruck and at Lake Misurina, before heading to Rome and Florence for experiences you’ve for sure dreamed about. Next up, Croatia, where you’ll visit unbelievably scenic cities and islands, including Dubrovnik, the real-life King’s Landing. Then it’s time for medieval fortresses, massive lakes and beach-time as you make your way from Montenegro to Albania and then Corfu for one last blast of adventure.
Highlights
- Hike in the Italian alps
- Savour Italian cuisine in Rome
- Hop on a boat to the island of Brač
- Take a scenic drive along Kotor Bay
- Take advantage of of free time in Corfu
Trip Details
21 days
Private vehicle, train, boat, and walking.
Small Group
English
Munich, Germany
Corfu, Greece
Basic
Budget
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Munich
Day 2: Munich/Innsbruck
Day 3: Innsbruck/Venice
Day 4: Venice
The main city is small enough that you can walk it in several hours with the added bonus of getting those steps in. Explore the canals, relax in the small squares, and go cafe-hopping for coffee, pastries, wine, or all three, because why not? See Venice from the water on a gondola ride through the canals, run through the pigeons or people watch in St. Mark's Square, take an elevator ride up to the top of the Campanile Di San Marco for panoramic views of the city below. Your only real job today is to have a blast!!
Day 5: Venice/Florence
This evening happens to be perfect if you are looking to relax, eat some more (if you can), or recover from those food comas in your hostel before a quick highlight tour of the city.
Day 6: Florence
Day 7: Florence/Rome
The night is yours! Did someone say dance party?
Day 8: Rome
Day 9: Rome to Split
Day 10: Split
Day 11: Brač/Split
Day 12: Split/Dubrovnik
Day 13: Dubrovnik
Day 14: Dubrovnik
Day 15: Dubrovnik/Kotor
You'll check out the historic village of Perast. Think marvellous buildings, postcard-like churches, and a romantic waterfront that seems to feature in every painting of European sailing towns. Rest of the day you get to hang out with your super cool and fun CEO. They will take you on a highlights walk of UNESCO protected Kotor and show you places like the Old City, St. Tryphon Cathedral, and the famous Clock Tower. Don't let the fun end here! Make a plan and keep hanging out and see if your CEO can accompany you to a few hole in the wall places that will make your time here truly unique.
Day 16: Kotor
The rest of the day belongs to you. Explore, bop around, and experience Kotor as you wish. Even if that means laying low at the hostel with a few friends, we won't judge, in fact, the best moments often happen when you least expect them. Cat lovers rejoice! Because Kotor has their very own Cat Museum you can visit. Not feeling an afternoon of felines? That's ok, walk into the impressive interior of St. Nicholas' Church, hop on a boat and visit Our Lady of the Rocks, or book an excursion to Blue Cave for a bucket-list worthy swim spot.
Day 17: Kotor/Tirana
Finish the day in Tirana with a half day guided walking tour through the streets featuring Skanderbeg Square!
Day 18: Tirana
Day 19: Tirana/Corfu
Day 20: Corfu
Searching for something more exciting and unique? Chill out on an olive oil tasting experience, or learn about bees and honey production in Corfu. Looking for more adventure? Visit an ancient monastery on steep cliffs overlooking the azure waters. Want to just relax? Lay out beachside working on your tan and swimming in the refreshing waters. Turns out you really can't go wrong on this Greek island. Tonight, opt to go out with the group to Corfu Town and hit up some of the best nightlife spots. The transfer to and from the hostel is included if you choose to go.
Day 21: Corfu
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 21 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Want the total European package in one epic adventure? Then yeah, this 21-day, hostel-based trip from Munich to Corfu will definitely deliver.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 12 May 2026
Customer Reviews
10/23/2023
Even though it's very fast pace if you want to see the world and all the main attractions quickly it's a great way to go.
10/23/2023
Well organized and for the most part nice hostels
Tour Operator

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
10/23/2023
Even though it's very fast pace if you want to see the world and all the main attractions quickly it's a great way to go.
10/23/2023
Well organized and for the most part nice hostels
10/09/2023
Enjoyed my time and felt like the organization was adequate
09/25/2003
Organised accommodation and transport with like-minded people of similar age. Combines a mix of organised activities and free time. Great communication between CEO and the group, able to do the holiday you want whilst making new friends in a safe environment
09/25/2023
The trip is organized well and you visit very cool places. However, few of the hostels chosen could be better. It felt as though you picked the cheapest hostel for some of the places.
08/14/2023
There were many ups and downs to the tour group and the experience can depend significantly on the people and the guide. I enjoyed the time more with my first guide Claudia who gave the group a lot of energy and made the experience stress free. I'd also tell others to visit more key destinations outside of the cities that are only briefly covered in the tours (ie the Dolomites stop was amazing and I would have loved to spend time there!). It was a rush spending 1-2 nights in places and it was hard to appreciate them, but it is good for a first time in Europe to see what you like. A lot of the hostels were outside of the city centre, meaning it added more travel when you only had 1-2 days to explore the city. Being on a group tour, viruses spread fast! I would have also preferred that we had the same group and guide for the whole trip so we all could meet at the same time- but there are benefits to having new people too.
08/14/2023
It depends on the age, and comfort level of the person asking. For those who haven't travelled much before, this style of a trip may be difficult
06/19/2023
I had an amazing time on the leg of the trip that Luca was out CEO. He was truly amazing and had everything thought out and did all this amazing research on the places we went. The problems started when Fabrizio was our CEO. He was more interested in his own vacation than the travelers. A lot of us were sick and we brought this to his attention and he told us to figure it out and then left for a hike. We were constantly left in the dark about the travel plans and had to ask constantly about when we should wake up and when we were leaving. A lot of people were very sick in kotor and Tirana and the hostel was absolutely horrible that over half the group got a hotel instead of staying in a hostel we had already paid for. This hostel had duck taped windows and was very small and sketchy. Our bus ride to corfu from Albania was so packed that we had to push all our luggage in the the isle as there was not enough room for all the luggage in the small bus. We were then on this packed bus for 6+ hours. It was dangerous and extremely tightly packed. Again, when brought to Fabrizios attention there was nothing he could do or did. I was very disappointed in this leg of the trip after coming from such an amazing first half.
10/10/2022
I had an amazing trip, felt well looked after but was still able to be independent
09/12/2022
I enjoyed my experience overall - I had a great time meeting new people and visiting new places. I only marked it down slightly due to Darius being slightly more spur-of the moment sometimes - it could be good, but also, it would be nice to have more detailed plans sometimes
08/29/2022
I felt that she adventures was the perfect first hostile experience for me because it taught me how to navigate hostels and how amazing they can be. However I felt like it was not worth the money and would recommend that a friend spend the time and energy to book the hostels individually themselves. A couple of them I would not have stayed in and I have pretty low standards for housing. My first leader out of the 21 day hostel trip was very friendly however my second leader did not do the best job of communicating a plan to the group. overall I would recommend this trip to someone that doesn't have enough time to plan a hostile experience or for a female that feels unsafe traveling solo, however I still felt like the trip was overpriced even after the sale price. It should be better communicated that breakfast is extremely minimal in most of the Hostel situations so that people can budget appropriately. Also, customer service was very difficult to get in touch with when I was trying to book the tour. I also did not like a couple of the days/thought the route could've been planned a little better. The travel day from Italy in the overnight ferry to Croatia was brutal amount of travel time. The drive from Montenegro to Albania was also brutal. I would've changed those two days completely and recommended that people fly straight to Croatia instead of taking the overnight ferry from Rome. It should also be clear online that the first and last days are basically free days on your own, and are not really included in the trip. I know several people were disappointed that they didn't really get to do anything in Rome and we just left right away To get to the next location. It isn't really clear on the website what time you will leave certain countries so you aren't able to budget time appropriately to see the city you meet up in.
08/01/2022
The hostel experiences can be unpredictable-cleanliness and smaller rooms is an important factor for me personally
06/06/2022
The tour was absolute crap.
06/06/2022
The group was too big to comfortably move at the pace that the trip was planned. It could have been so much more enjoyable for all with a smaller group.

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