Rome to Lisbon: Coasts & Countryside

This escorted tour unfolds over two weeks, beginning in the sprawling, historic streets of Rome, where you might toss a coin at the Trevi Fountain or stroll the Roman Forum. It then moves north through the Italian coast to the colorful villages of Cinque Terre, before a brief sojourn in Monaco's compact luxury and the French Riviera’s Nice, where the Promenade des Anglais invites a seaside amble.

Heading into Spain, Barcelona offers a mix of Gaudí's architectural fantasies and tapas bars that keep the evenings buzzing. Inland in Madrid, the pace shifts to parks and museums, while Granada holds the Alhambra's Moorish walls and flowing fountains. The tour winds down in Portugal with free time on the Algarve coast and the haunting fado music of Lisbon filling quiet nights. Throughout, local transport links cities and regions, inviting a rhythm of walking and trains that suits travellers comfortable with hauling their own bags.

G Adventures runs this small-group tour with a Chief Experience Officer who provides orientation walks and arranges local insights, though detailed history is left to licensed local guides. The accommodation mostly comprises shared rooms in hostels, emphasizing a straightforward travel experience across diverse European coasts and countryside.