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Western Europe (UK, France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain, Portugal)

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Western Europe is one of the world's most iconic travel regions, spanning diverse landscapes and cultures across countries including the UK, France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain, and Portugal. Travellers come for an extraordinary mix of experiences: world-class cities like London, Paris, Rome, and Barcelona, the Swiss Alps, the Amalfi Coast, and the sun-drenched beaches of the Algarve and Ibiza. The region is celebrated for its art, architecture, cuisine, and history — from the Colosseum and the Louvre to Sagrada Família and the Scottish Highlands. Excellent rail and road connections make it ideal for multi-country itineraries, whether solo, with friends, or as part of a group.

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Western Europe (UK, France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain, Portugal) · 22 days

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London to Lisbon: Coasts & Cafés (Self-Launched)

A self-launched version of G Adventures' 22-day London-to-Lisbon 18-to-Thirtysomethings route, rebuilt for independent travellers. You follow the same spine — London → Paris → Interlaken → Rome → Rapallo (Cinque Terre) → Nice/Monaco → Barcelona → Madrid → Granada → Seville → Algarve → Lisbon — but book your own hostels, use the same public trains and buses the tour relies on, and self-book every optional experience via GetYourGuide, Klook or directly (Eiffel Tower picnic, Colosseum, Cinque Terre card, Sagrada Família, Alhambra, flamenco, Benagil caves). No group leader, no minimum group size, no fixed departure dates — and roughly half the sticker price. Costs are approximate 2025 backpacker rates in GBP and assume hostel dorms, supermarket breakfasts plus cheap local lunches/dinners, second-class rail and one budget flight.

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