Start in Paris and end in Barcelona on a fast-paced, small-group 18-to-Thirtysomethings journey by trains and buses through Switzerland, Italy and the French Riviera, with Cinque Terre hiking, a Monaco day trip and a Barcelona tapas class.
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Picnic under the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
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Explore Interlaken’s alpine scenery, nearby glacier, and crystal-clear lakes.
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Discover Rome’s icons: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican, Pantheon.
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Visit Pisa’s Leaning Tower en route to the Italian Riviera.
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Walk coastal trails between Riomaggiore and Monterosso in Cinque Terre.
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Explore Monaco, the world’s second-smallest country.
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Stroll Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and lively Las Ramblas.
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Join a migrant-led tapas cooking class in Barcelona.
Experience simple, character-filled stays chosen for location, cleanliness and local flavour, from a mix of hotels, hostels and private rooms in local households. All accommodation is multi-share (typically 4–6 travellers), with mostly shared bathrooms; occasional dorm-style rooms may be used. Note: air conditioning is uncommon; fans usually available.