Paris to Barcelona: Tapas & Train Rides

This is the ultimate (and iconic) whirlwind tour of Western Europe that everyone dreams of. For 13 days, travel primarily by...

Monaco, Switzerland, Spain, France, Italy

Paris to Barcelona: Tapas & Train Rides

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.

Administrative

Your Welcome Moment: 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.

Administrative

Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends

Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

Accommodation

Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.

Generator Hostel Paris

Hostel
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.

Paris Orientation Walk

Paris

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

ParisFULL_DAY

With so much to see and do, there's no time to waste.

Cuisine

Your Foodie Moment: Eiffel Tower Picnic

Paris

Do as the locals do and stretch out under the Eiffel tower for a picnic lunch. The view will not disappoint!

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Accommodation

Generator Hostel Paris

Hostel
DAY 3 Paris/Interlaken

Travel from Paris to Interlaken, a small city in the Swiss Alps with breathtaking scenery.

Rail

Train

Paris- Basel3.5h

Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Basel- Interlaken2h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Accommodation

Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof

Hostel
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!

Free Time

InterlakenFULL_DAY

Get active in this beautiful Swiss town in the Alps.

Land Tour

Orientation Walk – Interlaken

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.

Activity

Your Big Night Out Moment: Big Night Out

Interlaken

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!

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Accommodation

Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof

Hostel
DAY 5 Interlaken

Take a full free day to enjoy all the adventures you'll find on this side of the Alps.

Free Time

InterlakenFULL_DAY

Enjoy free time to get active in this beautiful Swiss town.

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Accommodation

Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof

Hostel
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.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Interlaken- Milan4h-5h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Rail

Local Train

Milan- Rome3.5h

Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.

Land Tour

Rome Orientation Walk With CEO

Rome

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

Rome

Enjoy the rest of the day to explore Rome.

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Accommodation

Roma Scout Center

Hostel
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.

Free Time

RomeFULL_DAY

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!

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Accommodation

Roma Scout Center

Hostel
DAY 8 Rome/Rapallo

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

Rail

Train

Rome- Pisa3h

Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Landmark

Pisa Visit

Pisa

Stop off for a brief visit to 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!

Rail

Local Train

Pisa- Rapallo0.5h-1.5h

Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.

Accommodation

Vele Storiche Pisane

Hotel
DAY 9 Rapallo

Walk the coastal path between Riomaggiore and Monterosso or opt to take the train. Visit charming, colourful towns along the way with an included national park pass and unlimited train ticket.

National Park Pass and Unlimited Train Ticket

Cinque Terre

Use the included park fee and train ticket for this trip. Opt to follow your CEO along centuries—old footpaths and mule tracks leading through olive groves, vineyards and orchards on an exhilarating hike, or hop on-and-off the train, experiencing each town on your own.

Accommodation

Vele Storiche Pisane

Hotel
DAY 10 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.

Rail

Train

Rapallo- Nice5h

Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Free Time

Nice

Get out and explore the beautiful French Riviera.

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Accommodation

Villa Saint Exupery Beach

Hostel
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.

Free Time

MonacoFULL_DAY

Enjoy free time to explore the Principality of Monaco.

Rail

Train

Nice- Monaco0.5h

Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Rail

Train

Monaco- Nice0.5h

Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.

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Accommodation

Villa Saint Exupery Beach

Hostel
DAY 12 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.

Air

Plane

Nice- Barcelona2hMORNING

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Cuisine

Your G for Good Moment: Mescladis Cooking Class

Barcelona

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

BarcelonaAFTERNOON

Get out and explore the city today.

Your Big Night Out Moment: Big Night Out

Barcelona

Whether it’s a pub crawl, drink specials or a bonfire on the beach, celebrate late into the night with your new best friends.

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Accommodation

Generator Barcelona

Hostel
DAY 13 Barcelona

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

Administrative

Departure Day

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

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