Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes

G Adventures · 22 days

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Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes
Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes
Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes
Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes
Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes
Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes
Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes
Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes
Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes
Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes
Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes
Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes
Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes
Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes
Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes
Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes
22 Days
From AUD $4829 Was AUD $6899
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

Rating


(20 reviews)

Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes

Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes

G Adventures · 22 days

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Duration

22 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Basic

Physical Rating

Light

Guide Language

English

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.

Includes

Activities

  • 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

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.

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.
Paris to the Mediterranean: Coasts & Cafes

Trip Details

Duration

22 days

Transportation

Train, public bus, private bus, metro, plane, walking.

Guide Language

English

Starts

Paris, France

Finishes

Lisbon, Portugal

Accommodations

Basic

Travel Style

18 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget

Physical Rating

Light

Itinerary

1

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.Accommodation - Generator Hostel Paris
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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!Accommodation - Generator Hostel Paris
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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.Accommodation - Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof
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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!Accommodation - Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof
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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.Accommodation - Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof
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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.Accommodation - Roma Scout Center
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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!Accommodation - Roma Scout Center
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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.Accommodation - Vele Storiche Pisane
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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.Accommodation - Vele Storiche Pisane
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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.Accommodation - Villa Saint Exupery Beach
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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.Accommodation - Villa Saint Exupery Beach
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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.Accommodation - Generator Barcelona
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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.Accommodation - Generator Barcelona
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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.Accommodation - Cats Hostel Madrid Sol
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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. Accommodation - Cats Hostel Madrid Sol
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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.Accommodation - Nest Style Granada
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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!Accommodation - Nest Style Granada
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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.Accommodation - Joy Plaza De Armas Hostel
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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.Accommodation - Tag Hostel
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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.Accommodation - Tag Hostel
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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. Accommodation - Sant Jordi Hostel Lisbon
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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.
Exclusions
  • Flights to and from origin and destinations
  • Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
  • 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.
Important Information
Meals

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 will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

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.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

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.

Sightseeing

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.

Visas

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.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.

From
AUD $6899

AUD $4,829
(Tour only)
Offer ends 28 Mar, 2026 Per Person Standard
30% Off

Duration: 22 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

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.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 29 Mar 2026

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.5
Guide
Excellent
4.5
Itinerary
Excellent
4.5
Accommodations
Excellent
4.5
Transportation
Excellent
4.5
Tour Operator
Excellent
4.5
Food
Excellent
4.5
5.0
Riley S
Traveled, September 2023

10/22/2023

Great guides who make the experience seamless and meeting awesome people and seeing awesome places

5.0
Patricia M
Traveled, September 2023

10/06/2023

Loved that the age range of the tour and had the BEST guides.

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.

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