Southern Europe Rail Tour

It's time to kick off your Southern Europe Group Tour! Head to the hostel and meet your new family for the next few weeks!

The morning after, you'll be taken to your included activity - the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Get ready to soak up and marvel at the jaw-dropping art and history! You'll then have the rest of the day free. Don't miss the Colosseum and Roman Forum, these tickets sell out pretty quick, so make sure you book these in advance!

Next stop Florence- this city is the epicentre of art history (even some supermarkets hold treasured art pieces!). Your first day there could be spent exploring the gardens of Bobilli, or the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, or simply strolling through the endless streets. When you're hungry, you can grab a bite to eat at Central Market, a large indoor food market serving everything from fresh handmade pasta to vegan poke bowls. This place does not disappoint!

The included activity for Florence is a Chianti Wine Tour. The group will head out in the afternoon and spend a few hours there admiring the beautiful vineyard and green scenery. Return in the late evening and feel like an Italian wine conossiour! The rest of the time there is yours - we recommend watching the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo, where there's usually some jazzy live music.

Venice is hands-down the most romantic city in Italy! You can simply stoll around for hours, or sit outside with an Aperol Spritz just watching the Venetian life go by - the definition of 'Il Dolce far niente'.

The next day will be the group activity - a dreamy gondola ride through to the grand canal. You'll then have some free time to explore the city - be sure to book a ticket to Scala Contarini del Bovolo to see some great views! Watch the sky turn from blue to yellow to a deep pink as the sun sets from the Rialto Bridge, then enjoy some delicious, local seafood from one of the many incredible restaurants. This is the last day of the Italy group tour, so have a proper send off at Anda's-hostel-turned-club!

The day after will be the last day for the rest of the Med tour, you'll have another included activity to the islands just off from Venice- Murano, Burano and Torcello. Watch a traditional glassblower make a horse in under 5 minutes, enjoy the colorful houses on the canal and see the impressive mosaics in Santa Maria Assunta church.

Now for a quick stop in Nice! This beautiful city in the South of France is full of colourful buildings, stunning sea views and delicious cuisine. You'll have the first evening free to grab some food around the Old Town, then maybe hit Wayne's Bar for live music, some drinks and a boogie on the tables if that's your thing!

The next day you'll have the morning free, then its scuba diving time! You'll be taken on a boat around 40 minutes from the Port, where you'll get your gear on and go swimming with the fish in the coral reef. This is truely a unique experience. You'll have the rest of the evening free to relax with some French wine, ready for the trip to Barcelona the following day.

Bon dia, Barcelona! You'll arrive in the late afternoon, which gives you time to recharge with some obligatory tapas! Venture down Las Ramblas or to the Gothic Quarter to see the most lively parts!

Day two will be yours to explore the Creatan Capital however you like. Seek out Gaudi's many buildings, take the cable cars up to Montjuic Castle, or simply stroll through the parks. In the evening, trek up to the Bunkers for an unbeatable view of the sunset, which you could enjoy with a beer or empanada which are often being sold there!

On the final day, we'll visit the Sagrada Familia, with Skip the Line tickets included and the afternoon yours to spend how you please!

Next, Seville - the city of Orange trees! Here you'll have plenty of free time to explore all the eccentric buildings, immaculate patios and tapas bars as you like! For your included activity, we'll head over to the home of Flamenco and visit the Triana neighbourhood to catch an authetic show.

Be sure to get tickets into the Royal Alcazar Palace and the Plaza de Espana on your last day - these are some of the most unique and interesting buildings Spain has to offer! Relax with a glass of orange wine and tapas down Alameda de Hercules street. Make sure you leave enough time to check out the spectacular Catedral de Sevilla - the largest gothic church in the world!

From the city of Seville to the soft sand and sunsoaked coast of the Algarve. Here, you'll have time to relax on the beach and wonder through the Old Town, then stop for a drink at the bustling Irish Bar!

The included activity in Faro is a boat trip to the small quiet islands surrounding Faro. Be sure to look out for the flamingos along the way! The rest of the evening is yours to spend it how you wish.

From Faro, we continue to Lisbon, one of the oldest capital cities in Europe. There is plenty to do in this city, even hopping on the number 28 tram is an experience in itself! You'll have your first day free to explore everything the city has to offer.

Then, the next day is the group activity...a HIPPO tour - we'll say no more for now. This wraps up around mid-afternoon, and the rest of the time in Lisbon is yours.

Your final stop- Porto. This is arguably one of the most underrated cities in Portugal. This hillside town offers delicious seafood, authentic Port wine, and lots and lots of steps.

The first day is yours to explore, you can ride the cable car and soak up the gorgeous views, or just stroll up and down the markets near Luis I Bridge, eating Pasteis de Nata on the go. End the evening with a boogie in any one of the bars in downtown Porto - take it steady as the last day of the tour approaches!

Wake up the next morning feeling fresh and head off for some wine tasting (not included)! Although the grapes are picked and squashed outside of Porto, the wine is then brought to Porto to cure for many months, and turn into Port. The majority of these wineries offer guided tours with tasting at the end. Port wine is an acquired taste, but its a must-do! The group tour ends with the last supper (all included) before going your separate ways the next day.