- Tour code
ITAADV03
- Start
Rome
- End
Lisbon
- Min. age
16 years old
- Group size
Max 6-16 travellers
- Trip style
Signature
- Trip pace
Easy
- Language
English
Seeing several European countries in one go can feel like a planning headache. Here the route is already stitched together over 16 days: Rome, Pisa and the cliffside villages of the Cinque Terre in Italy; Nice and Monaco on the French Riviera; Barcelona, Madrid, Granada and Seville in Spain; then the Algarve cliffs and, finally, Lisbon.
Food and evenings out are a big part of the rhythm. You'll cook and share tapas in Barcelona, join a tapas crawl in Granada and have group nights out in cities famous for staying up late. Balance that with a free beach day in Lagos, the choice of the Alhambra or a traditional hammam in Granada, and a mix of guided orientation walks and hours to explore alone.
Your Soca Islands Host travels with the group the whole way, handling the private vehicle transfers, the trains and the check-ins, so the long travel days take care of themselves. Groups are small, from 6 to 16 travelers.
Why This Journey
Linking ten cities in three countries by yourself means a lot of train timetables, border crossings and hotel bookings. This trip does that work for you and still leaves real free time in almost every stop, so you can choose between a museum, a beach or a long lunch.
It suits sociable travelers who want a big, varied first trip across southern Europe: coastal walks and Riviera glamour, Spanish nights out and tapas, Moorish palaces and Portuguese cliffs, all with a group to share it with.
Where You'll Stay
Proposed accommodation (or similar), subject to confirmation: Rome (1 night): Hotel Artemide; Pisa (1 night): Grand Hotel Duomo; La Spezia (1 night): Hotel Firenze e Continentale; Nice (2 nights): Hôtel Aston La Scala; Barcelona (2 nights): H10 Madison; Madrid (2 nights): H10 Villa de la Reina; Granada (2 nights): Hotel Alhambra Palace; Seville (1 night): Hotel Inglaterra; Lagos (2 nights): NH Lagos Algarve Resort; Lisbon (1 night): Hotel Real Palácio. Rooms are based on two people sharing a double room with two beds.
Getting There
International Flights Not Included. International airfare to and from the destination is not included in the package price. Travelers are responsible for arranging their own flights and ensuring their arrival and departure align with the trip itinerary. Fly into Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and out of Lisbon Airport (LIS); arrival and departure airport transfers are included. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
What you will see and do
From Rome and Barcelona to the Algarve's beaches
Cinque Terre villages, the French Riviera and Monaco
Tapas, cooking, late nights and landmark sights
What's included
All activities mentioned on the itinerary
Accommodations in double rooms
Experienced Soca Islands Host with you throughout the trip
One farewell group activity when possible
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Group transportation
What's excluded
- International flights (travellers arrange their own)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Optional activities, such as the Real Alcázar and flamenco show in Seville
- Single room supplement (single rooms on request, subject to availability)
- Extra hotel nights before or after the trip
Group itinerary
Arrive in Rome whenever your flight lands; your airport transfer brings you to the hotel near Via Nazionale, within walking distance of the Trevi Fountain and the Roman Forum.
In the evening, your Soca Islands Host takes the group out into Rome's streets for drinks and a first round of getting to know each other.
Today you head north through Tuscany to Pisa, where a short orientation walk shows you around the old center.
The rest of the day is free, and the Leaning Tower on Piazza dei Miracoli is the obvious first stop. The cathedral and baptistery beside it are just as striking, and the riverside streets along the Arno are good for an evening walk.
Hop on the train to the Cinque Terre. Your park pass and rail ticket are included, so you can drift between Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso, stopping wherever the harbor views pull you in.
Swim off the rocks, take a stretch of coastal path between villages, or settle in for focaccia and a glass of local white wine before heading back to La Spezia for the night.
Cross into France and arrive in Nice. The afternoon is open: walk the Promenade des Anglais, find a beach, explore the narrow lanes of the old town or climb Castle Hill for the view over the Baie des Anges.
It's a short hop along the coast to Monaco, which you explore with the group. The principality is tiny, easy to cover on foot and packed with harbor views, from the yachts in Port Hercule to the Prince's Palace on the Rock and the Casino in Monte-Carlo.
Back in Nice, the evening is yours.
A big travel day along the coast, with a stop in Marseille, France's oldest city, before you reach Barcelona.
After an orientation walk, you'll roll up your sleeves at a cooking class, making traditional tapas and then eating them. The night ends out in Barcelona with the group.
A free day. See the landmarks, spend it on the beach at Barceloneta, or head out of town to get a feel for Catalonia beyond the city. Your Host can suggest routes and how to get there.
Use the morning for whatever you missed in Barcelona: Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter or Gaudí's buildings, from Casa Batlló to the Sagrada Família.
An afternoon train takes you across the country to Madrid.
An orientation walk introduces the capital, then you're free for its museums, plazas and neighborhoods, perhaps the Prado, Retiro Park or the streets around Plaza Mayor.
Madrid is known for late nights, and tonight you head out with the group to see why.
Take the morning slowly in Madrid, maybe with churros and chocolate, before an afternoon move south to Granada, set beneath the Sierra Nevada.
Get your bearings in Granada on an orientation walk. Then choose between the Alhambra, the hilltop palace complex of the Nasrid sultans, and a soak in a traditional hammam bath.
Tonight the group goes out on a tapas crawl through the city, where a small plate often still comes with each drink.
On to Seville, one of Spain's liveliest cities, with its orange trees, tiled plazas and the great Gothic cathedral.
Optional extras include the Real Alcázar and an evening flamenco show, the art form most closely tied to this city.
You leave Spain behind and arrive on Portugal's Algarve, a coast of sea-carved cliffs and sandy coves, where Lagos is home for two nights.
The old town's cobbled streets lead down to the marina and the beaches, and there's time for an evening wander once you've checked in.
All yours. Walk the clifftop trails toward Ponta da Piedade, get out on the water to see the sea caves, or just stretch out by the ocean.
A train takes you north to Lisbon, where an orientation walk shows you the lay of the land.
Spend your free time at Belém or Cristo Rei, in a café with a pastel de nata, or out enjoying the city's nightlife on your last evening together.
The trip ends today. Leave whenever your plans require; your departure transfer to Lisbon Airport is included.
Accommodations
Here's a glimpse of the hotels we selected for this adventure.
Hotel Artemide
A hotel in a 19th-century building on Via Nazionale, between Termini station and Piazza Venezia. The Trevi Fountain, the Quirinal and Monti are within walking distance, and the Forum and Colosseum are a 20-minute walk.
The Ambrosia rooftop restaurant and bar looks out over the city roofs, and there is an on-site spa and lounge, with breakfast served daily.
Hotel websiteGrand Hotel Duomo
A four-star hotel on Via Santa Maria in Pisa, a few steps from Piazza dei Miracoli and the Leaning Tower, with the old center, the university quarter and the Arno riverside all within walking distance.
A panoramic fifth-floor terrace and rooftop bar look over the cathedral square, a good spot for an evening drink after the crowds have gone.
Hotel websiteHotel Firenze e Continentale
A classic four-star hotel on Via Paleocapa in central La Spezia, a few steps from La Spezia Centrale station, where the regional trains to the Cinque Terre villages depart.
It has a café, a restaurant and bar with a terrace, and a fitness area, and the shopping streets and seafront promenade are a short walk away.
Hotel websiteHôtel Aston La Scala
A large city-centre hotel on Avenue Félix Faure, facing the Promenade du Paillon gardens. Vieux Nice, Place Masséna and the Promenade des Anglais are all a short walk away, so the old town markets and the seafront are easy to reach on foot.
Upper-floor rooms look over the Old Town and the Paillon gardens, and the hotel has a restaurant and bar on site. Twin beds are available across the main room categories, which helps a group sharing rooms.
Rooms are 24 m² (258 ft²).
Hotel websiteH10 Madison
A hotel in the Gothic Quarter, a few metres from Barcelona Cathedral, with Las Ramblas, El Born and Passeig de Gràcia all within walking distance.
The rooftop Terrassa del Gòtic has a bar and views of the cathedral, there is a small heated plunge pool on the top floor, and a buffet breakfast is served in The Avenue restaurant.
Rooms are 22 m² (237 ft²).
Hotel website
H10 Villa de la Reina
A boutique hotel in a historic early-20th-century building on Gran Vía, in the centre of Madrid. Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and the Barrio de las Letras are within walking distance, and the Royal Palace and the Prado are an easy walk or short metro ride away.
Breakfast is served in the Las Infantas restaurant, with an early option from 6:00 in the lobby, and La Villa bar in the lobby serves light dishes and cocktails.
Rooms are 31 m² (334 ft²).
Hotel websiteHotel Alhambra Palace
A landmark neo-Moorish hotel opened in 1910 on the Alhambra hill, a short walk from the palaces and the Generalife and around ten minutes on foot from the historic centre. Its terraces look out over the city and the plain of Granada.
The Terraza Príncipe restaurant and the panoramic lounges keep their original decoration. With 126 rooms, the hotel can keep a small group together.
Hotel website
Hotel Inglaterra
A long-established hotel on Plaza Nueva in the centre of Seville, a short walk from the Cathedral, the Real Alcázar, the Santa Cruz quarter and the bridge to Triana, with coach access at the door.
There is a rooftop terrace, a restaurant and tapas bar, a buffet breakfast and 24-hour reception.
Rooms are 20–30 m² (215–323 ft²).
Hotel websiteNH Lagos Algarve Resort
A large resort hotel on the edge of Lagos's old town, within walking distance of the historic centre, the marina and Praia da Batata, with Ponta da Piedade a short drive away. Formerly known as Tivoli Lagos, it is laid out in low buildings around gardens and pools.
It has several restaurants and bars, a wellness area and a shuttle to its beach club in season, which gives the group space to relax between the boat trip and the cooking class.
Rooms are 20–31 m² (215–334 ft²), with a queen-size bed or twin beds.
Hotel website
Hotel Real Palácio
A classic hotel near Marquês de Pombal and the top of Avenida da Liberdade, close to the metro for Baixa, Chiado and Belém. You'll stay in a Superior Double or Twin Room of 27 m² with a double bed or two twin beds.
Hotel websiteRooms
You'll stay at Trip Hotel.
- Included
Shared double
Shared with the person you book with, or a fellow traveller of the same sex.
- +$1,155 per person
Single room
A room to yourself, subject to availability.
Room prices are per person for the Apr 10, 2027 departure and can differ on other dates. You choose your room when you book.
Tour FAQS
Fly into Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and out of Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS).
Proposed accommodation (or similar), subject to confirmation: Hotel Artemide in Rome, Grand Hotel Duomo in Pisa, Hotel Firenze e Continentale in La Spezia, Hôtel Aston La Scala in Nice, H10 Madison in Barcelona, H10 Villa de la Reina in Madrid, Hotel Alhambra Palace in Granada, Hotel Inglaterra in Seville, NH Lagos Algarve Resort in Lagos, Hotel Real Palácio in Lisbon.
International Flights Not Included. International airfare to and from the destination is not included in the package price. Travelers are responsible for arranging their own flights and ensuring their arrival and departure align with the trip itinerary. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
Yes. Your arrival transfer from Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and departure transfer to Lisbon Airport (LIS) are included. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
One breakfast is included. You'll also make and eat tapas at the cooking class in Barcelona. Other meals are at your own cost, which leaves you free to eat where and when you like.
Extra nights can be requested, subject to hotel availability; contact our Customer Experience team for a quote.
There are no scheduled activities on the final day, so feel free to book your departure at your own convenience.
We recommend arriving before 3 pm on Day 1 to make it in time for the welcome event. But don’t worry no matter when you land, we’ll have an airport transfer ready for you.
Please Refer to your government’s travel advice or consult your local consulate. Remember, passport and visa requirements can change, so make sure to stay updated.
Excluding alcohol, we suggest budgeting around USD $40.00 per day for extras.
While we’re not medical professionals, we want to help you prepare for a safe and healthy adventure. Here are some tips:
- Consult with a healthcare professional: Schedule an appointment with your travel nurse or doctor at least eight weeks before your adventure to get any necessary vaccines or medications.
- Up-to-date medical advice:
- US residents: Check the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
- UK residents: Visit the NHS Fit For Travel website.
- Australian residents: Refer to the Smart Traveler Health website.
3. Government travel advice:
- US residents: Consult the US Department of State Travel Advice.
- UK residents: Check the FCDO Travel Advice.
- Australian residents: Visit the Smart Traveler website.
4. Medication tips: If you take prescription medication, bring enough to last the entire trip, plus a few extra days in case of delays. Carry a copy of your prescription in case you need to visit a clinic abroad.
We hope this helps you prepare for a safe and enjoyable adventure.
Please keep in mind that our itinerary, activities, and hotels might change. These adjustments could happen with little notice due to factors like availability, weather conditions, seasonal shifts, or other circumstances beyond our control. Rest assured, we always aim to minimise any impact on your experience. Occasionally, we may tweak the itinerary to try out fresh ideas and keep the adventure exciting.
We believe solo travelers shouldn’t have to pay extra to explore the world. That’s why our group trips are designed around shared accommodation and do not include a single supplement. Solo travelers joining our group trips are paired in twin or multi-share rooms with another traveler of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
Some of our Independent trips are structured differently. For these itineraries, solo travelers will need to book at the single occupancy rate.
Tips are not included in the cost of this tour. Remember, tipping is entirely at your discretion and based on what you feel comfortable with.
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