Mediterranean Express: Rivieras & Railroads

7 Days
From CAD $1,724 Was CAD $2,299
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Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

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(20 reviews)

Experience Overview

Jump on this quick (and affordable) seven-day tour of some of Europe's greatest cities. See what's so nice about Nice, snap the expected "holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa" shot, and then explore Gaudí's famous architecture. And hey, think of the food to be tried on a tour from Rome to Barcelona! (Good thing you'll be walking so much.) Travel on trains and leave the coach bus behind on this life-changing experience.

Highlights

  • Walk the coastal Cinque Terre trails
  • Brush shoulders with the rich and famous in Monaco
  • Soak up some rays on the French Riviera
  • Pose with the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 2265

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Basic

TransportTransport: Train, bus, plane, walking.

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: 18 - 39 Year Olds Only

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: EIME

StartStarts: Rome, Italy

FinishFinishes: Barcelona, Spain

DurationDuration: 7 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical 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
  • Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Cinque Terre park fee, unlimited train ticket and CEO-led hike
  • Visit to Monaco
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hostels (6 nts, multi-share with 2-6 people).
  • No meals included

Transport

  • Train, bus, plane, walking.

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1724 (CAD $246 /day)

Itinerary

1

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.Accommodation - Roma Scout Center

2

Day 2: Rome/Rapallo

Stop at Pisa to check out the Leaning Tower en route to the beautiful Italian Riviera.


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!Transport - Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.Accommodation - Vele Storiche Pisane

3

Day 3: Rapallo

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.


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

4

Day 4: Rapallo/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.Free_time - Get out and explore the beautiful French Riviera.Accommodation - Villa Saint Exupery Beach

5

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.Free_time - Enjoy free time to explore the Principality of Monaco.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Villa Saint Exupery Beach

6

Day 6: Nice/Barcelona

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.


Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.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.Free_time - Get out and explore the city today.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

7

Day 7: Barcelona

Depart at any time.
We recommend staying an extra day or two to fully experience all this lively 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

 

Adrian S   -  Traveled, September 2023

Great trip overall. Was worried about some of the accommodations (especially doing some research and reading some bad reviews about bedbugs and theft from staff). Also, I knew we would be travelling using trains, but I didn't realize there would be so many transfers in a day. lastly, I would',ve liked to know about the itinerary at the beginning of the trip so I could better plan. my days and things I would like to do instead of having to wait the day before to find out departure and arrival times. The trip was great overall. Lots of free time to myself and well thought out group events. met some great people.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/20/2023

 

Jackelin H   -  Traveled, September 2023

I loved the tour guide, experiences and the group

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/20/2023

 

Rozan H   -  Traveled, September 2023

I would highly recommend G Adventures to all my friends as it's a really safe and nice way to travel! You meet so many great people and get to see so many great places! All round best experience!!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/13/2023

 

Sophia F   -  Traveled, September 2023

Our tour leader was fantastic. Barbara spoke the local languages and had great local knowledge. She worked really hard to make our experience feel unique and authentic, rather than just hitting tourist traps.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/13/2023

 

Lauren P   -  Traveled, September 2023

Love the fact that everything is planned. However it was very fast paced trip. If someone is a leisure traveller I would not recommend, but if they are comfortable with high paced activity level I would.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/13/2023

 

Aimee F   -  Traveled, September 2023

I had a fantastic time, everything was really well organised. Our tour leader was fantastic- she?s such a warm person and her recommendations were great every time.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/13/2023

 

Madeline N   -  Traveled, August 2023

It is pretty exhausting.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/13/2023

 

Peter F   -  Traveled, October 2023

Carlos. He was an awesome guide and super nice friend. Always outgoing and willing to lend a hand when lost. Give this guy a raise!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/29/2023

 

James R   -  Traveled, August 2023

This was my first experience with G Adventures, so I have little point of reference but it really was an amazing experience. The only reason I couldn't score it a 10 was that when I travel with G Adventures again, I hope to improve upon it! I think if I can slow the pace ever so slightly and be more prepared for personal expenses next time, it',d be a 10!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/15/2023

 

Shahrad S   -  Traveled, July 2023

This was my very first group tour experience. I was worried that I may have been better off doing everything on my own and going solo. I ended up having a wonderful time and gaining a lot of experience with a great group of people and CEO. Well done!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/08/2023

 

Jack C   -  Traveled, August 2023

Great experience

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 08/25/2023

 

Stacie F   -  Traveled, August 2023

Great tour with lovely people! I enjoyed how much free time we had. I did think some things could have been a little bit more pre organised but this was my first ever tour so that's probably how it all works

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 08/25/2023

 

Aaron R.   -  Traveled, July 2023

It was a great way to meet new friends and see parts of the world that I wouldn't normally see myself

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 08/18/2023

 

Yun L   -  Traveled, July 2023

It was a great experience for me.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 08/18/2023

 

Tasnim R   -  Traveled, June 2023

It really is dependable on the travel style someone is after, ther would be some people I would not recommend this to as they are not after a fast pace tour.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 08/11/2023

 

Megan H   -  Traveled, June 2023

Our tour guide, she was absolutely amazing and it wouldn't have been the same without her

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/11/2023

 

Emily S   -  Traveled, June 2023

I had a trip of a lifetime. I felt that I truly got to see so much in so little time. I am so glad I took this trip!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/21/2023

 

Gillian C   -  Traveled, June 2023

I love how everything is organized and that you can turn off your brain when travelling because the CEO does all the thinking! However, the long travel days were brutal and some of the accommodation made it hard to relax after those long travel days

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/21/2023

 

Jacqueline T   -  Traveled, May 2023

Good, affordable options

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/21/2023

 

Henry G  -  Traveled, May 2023

It's a good way to meet new people and see a many places in a short space of time.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/14/2023

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