My wife, and I along with our daughter and granddaughter would like to take this tour. My granddaughter is only 12. Can she go with us. It would be a tour for the lifetime and she is very mature for her age.

Sadly, our Barcelona to Rome tour has a strict minimum age requirement of 15. For traveler's under 15, we do offer our "Family" style tours or Galapagos cruises that offer as low as 5 years.

Could you confirm hotel for your starting tomorrow? I may not be in Barcelona until 6:30pm so if case likely miss the welcome meeting but if the host could advise where they are going for dinner?

Joining point for this trip is at Hotel Catalonia Sagrada Familia. Your trip begins with a welcome meeting at 7 pm on day 1 – you can arrive at any time before this.

what the average age of participants, what is the activity level, is tour mostly by train.

The physical rating of this trip is 2 out of 5, which means some easy physical activities are included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey. Transport modes: Bus, Cogwheel railway, Metro, Public bus, Train. The main mode of transportation on this trip is by train. European trains are comfortable and often decked out with air-conditioning. Toilets are always available.

If we have to pack light Will there be places to wash and dry our clothes? Do the hotels have blow dryers? Wife asking. Do we need a major credit card for deposit?

We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, and PayPal.

Do you have a 10-12 day tour package that Portugal? Rome to Barcelona looks great, but would like to include Portugal.

We have combination Spain & Portugal or Spain, Portugal & Morocco tours. but none including Rome. Another option is to do a tour on of our Portugal tour before the Barcelona to Rome tour.

My father is interested in doing this trip - he is a solo traveller. What is your single supplement?

The single supplement for this trip is around $1465AUD per person (can vary slightly from date to date)

Wondering if you have similar trips or maybe private that allow us to bring our 13 year old. She has traveled with us to Italy before.

I'm just really curious about the age restriction. Like why 15? Only asking bc we have done tours w/several other tour companies & they had no problem with children.

Do you think taking a suitcase is acceptable on this trip? 4 wheeler?

On this trip, you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 20kg. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.

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Guided in English
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Itinerary

Day 1
Barcelona
Optional Activities
- Museum of Gaudi (EUR 6)
- National Art Museum of Catalonia (EUR 12)
- Ethnological and World Cultures Museum (EUR 5)
- Old Santa Creu Hospital (EUR 16)
- Picasso Museum (EUR 14)
- Casa Batllo - advance booking required (EUR 29)
- Museum of City History (EUR 7)
- Guell Palace (EUR 12)
- Barcelona Cathedral (EUR 11)
- Tapas Tour in El Raval Urban Adventure (EUR 99)
Landmarks
La Sagrada Familia Basilica
Day 2
Barcelona to Ribes de Freser
Included Activities
- Orientation walk
Day 3
Ribes de Freser
Meals
Dinner (Paella Dinner)
Included Activities
- Cogwheel Railway to Nuria Valley
- Hiking in Nuria Valley
- Paella Dinner
Landmarks
Nuria Valley
Day 4
Ribes de Freser to Carcassonne
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Chateau Comtal Entrance (EUR 11)
- Saint Nazarius Basilica (Free)
Landmarks
Carcassonne Fortress
Chateau Comtal
Day 5
Carcassonne to Arles
Included Activities
- Amphitheatre Visit
- Orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Reattu Museum (EUR 8)
- Arlaten Ethnographic Museum (EUR 8)
- Musee de Arles Antique (EUR 8)
- Vincent Van Gogh Foundation (EUR 10)
- LUMA Art Gallery (Free)
Landmarks
Arles Amphitheatre
Vincent Van Gogh Foundation
Day 6
Arles
Optional Activities
- Follow Van Gogh trail
- Visit Vincent Van Gogh Foundation
- Explore Gothic architecture
- Uncover ancient Roman necropolis and theatre
- Camargue Nature Park - cycle among pink flamingos
- Antiques Museum
- Arlaten Ethnographic Museum
- Reattu Museum
- Relax by the Rhone River
Landmarks
Camargue Nature Park
Day 7
Arles to Nice
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Matisse Museum (EUR 10)
- Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art (EUR 10)
- St Nicolas Cathedral (EUR 3)
Landmarks
Place Saleya
Promenade des Anglais
Day 8
Nice
Optional Activities
- Cannes - Day Trip (by train) - EUR 16
- Eze - Day Trip (by local bus) - EUR 4
- Eze - Exotic Garden (EUR 7)
- Monaco - Day Trip (by train) - EUR 10
- Matisse Museum (EUR 10)
- Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art (EUR 10)
- St Nicolas Cathedral (EUR 3)
Landmarks
Cannes
Eze
Day 9
Nice to La Spezia
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Cinque Terre
Day 10
La Spezia - Cinque Terre
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- Cinque Terre - Day Trip, including Cinque Terre Pass
Optional Activities
- Il Laboratorio del Pesto Making & Demonstration (EUR 25)
- Sea Kayak Hire (EUR 10)
- Church of St Andrea in Levante (Free)
- Coastal Cruise (EUR 41)
Landmarks
Monterosso
Vernazzo
Corniglia
Manarola
Riomaggiore
Day 11
La Spezia - Pisa - Florence
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Leaning Tower of Pisa (EUR 27)
Landmarks
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Pisa Duomo
Pisa Baptistry
Day 12
Florence
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Medici Chapels (EUR 17)
- Bargello Museum (EUR 16)
- Brunelleschi 3 Days pass - Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, Giotto Bell Tower and Brunelleschi Dome (EUR 30)
- Pitti Palace, Gallery of Modern Art & Palatine Gallery (EUR 19)
- Aperitivo Time! Urban Adventure (EUR 77)
- Foodies Walk Urban Adventure (EUR 79)
- Palazzo Vecchio (EUR 12)
- Pitti Palace (Boboli Gardens, Museo Argenti, Costume Gallery, Porcellain Museum) (EUR 22)
- Uffizi Gallery (EUR 29)
- Accademia (EUR 20)
Landmarks
Uffizi Gallery
Piazzale Michelangelo
Galleria dell'Accademia
Day 13
Florence - Siena - Florence
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Siena - Day Trip
Optional Activities
- Duomo di Siena (EUR 15)
- Torre del Mangia Climb (EUR 10)
Landmarks
Piazza del Campo
Siena Cathedral
Day 14
Florence to Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museum (EUR 25)
- Galleria Borghese (EUR 17)
- Venezia Palace (EUR 17)
- St Peter's Dome Climb & Elevator (EUR 10)
- Christian Catacombs (EUR 10)
- Castel Sant'Angelo (EUR 19)
- Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (EUR 19)
- Keats-Shelley Memorial House (EUR 6)
- Pantheon (EUR 5)
- Optional farewell celebration
Landmarks
Colosseum
Arch of Constantine
Roman Forum
Victor Emmanuel Monument
Pantheon
Trevi Fountain
Piazza Navona
Spanish Steps
St Peter's Basilica
Day 15
Rome
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
La Sagrada Familia Basilica

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Nuria Valley

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Carcassonne Fortress
Chateau Comtal

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Arles Amphitheatre
Vincent Van Gogh Foundation

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Camargue Nature Park

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Place Saleya
Promenade des Anglais

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Cannes
Eze

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Cinque Terre

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Monterosso
Vernazzo
Corniglia
Manarola
Riomaggiore

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Leaning Tower of Pisa
Pisa Duomo
Pisa Baptistry

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Uffizi Gallery
Piazzale Michelangelo
Galleria dell'Accademia

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Piazza del Campo
Siena Cathedral

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Colosseum
Arch of Constantine
Roman Forum
Victor Emmanuel Monument
Pantheon
Trevi Fountain
Piazza Navona
Spanish Steps
St Peter's Basilica

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Stephanie
July 17th, 2024
Tour guide Sergi was great, really patient, helped where he could and really genuinely tried to ensure everyone was...
Tour guide Sergi was great, really patient, helped where he could and really genuinely tried to ensure everyone was having an amazing time. However, I felt the tour itself was way overpriced for what it was. I’m used to group tours having extras/experiences and felt this was just travel (all public), accommodation and the guide. I’ve paid have the price for group tours in Europe with same duration but multiple extras/activities. I also felt the accommodations were average, some above some below so it wasn’t as if that made up for it. I really do not know where the $7k went which is disappointing. I’m on my 7th group tour now and all others have made me feel I got real value for money.Show more
Traveled in June 2024
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Hi Stephanie, thank you for your insights around your tour experience. It is disappointing to read that you did not feel that this tour met the value expectations you have come to know when travelling with Intrepid. Our Customer Care team will be reaching out to you to discuss your evaluation and will address your feedback with you. We are pleased to know that Sergei was a highlight for you and the other adventurers. We will be in touch and thank you again for your review.
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Chantel
September 18th, 2019
A good mixture of structure and free time. Group dinners were a highlight
Traveled in May 2019
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Beth
September 18th, 2019
I had a great time and I would absolutely do it again. But I was the youngest on the trip by over a decade, and...
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Traveled in May 2019
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Alison
September 18th, 2019
I loved the guide - friendly, informative, organised
Traveled in May 2019
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Melissa
September 18th, 2019
I loved the format of this tour. Vinni was an excellent guide and managed our expectations and timeframes...
I loved the format of this tour. Vinni was an excellent guide and managed our expectations and timeframes beautifully. He was flexible where we requested more time, but also very clear in maintaining our schedule so that we never felt rushed despite being constantly on the move. This trip included so many beautiful destinations. On reflection we have been unable to pick a favourite part as it was all so beautiful. We particularly loved Vinni's guidance on where to eat, and our group dinners were very enjoyable. Vinni's enthusiasm for the Barcelona-Rome trip, and life in general, was infectious and he did a fantastic job keeping us on track and on time - our group bonded really quickly under his guidance and we tended to stick together even on our free days which I think is testament to Vinni's ability to create a great group dynamic. This is why we love Intrepid tours so much. Small group - great local guides - fabulous itineraries.Show more
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Linda
September 18th, 2019
This was our 4th trip, all in Europe, with Intrepid. The locations, activities and transport are great. Some of the...
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Traveled in May 2019
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Jennifer
September 18th, 2019
Enjoyed every moment! Our guide was fabulous nothing was too much trouble, will definately travel Intrepid again.
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Beryl
September 18th, 2019
Very well lead by Vinnie. He was very attentive and always organised and on time. Warned us of all the things could...
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Traveled in May 2019
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Nan
September 18th, 2019
I like small group travel
Traveled in May 2019
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Elena
September 18th, 2019
For the price of the trip I was surprised to see 2 star hotels and how little was included in the program.The hotel...
For the price of the trip I was surprised to see 2 star hotels and how little was included in the program.The hotel in Arles was particularly low quality and the rooms smelled of diesel.While I would imagine that visiting Ribes de Freser, Carcassonne and Arles may be good at high-season, in April they felt like absolute ghost towns.Most stores and restaurants were closed for the shoulder season and there was not much to do there.On the other hand, Nice felt completely rushed and there was not enough time to see everything.Show more
Traveled in March 2019

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Susan
Asked on June 27th, 2025
My wife, and I along with our daughter and granddaughter would like to take this tour. My granddaughter is only 12. Can she go with us. It would be a tour for the lifetime and she is very mature for her age.
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2025
  Sadly, our Barcelona to Rome tour has a strict minimum age requirement of 15. For traveler's under 15, we do offer our "Family" style tours or Galapagos cruises that offer as low as 5 years.
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Jon
Asked on June 28th, 2024
Could you confirm hotel for your starting tomorrow? I may not be in Barcelona until 6:30pm so if case likely miss the welcome meeting but if the host could advise where they are going for dinner?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2024
  Joining point for this trip is at Hotel Catalonia Sagrada Familia. Your trip begins with a welcome meeting at 7 pm on day 1 – you can arrive at any time before this.
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Joy
Asked on July 11th, 2023
what the average age of participants, what is the activity level, is tour mostly by train.
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2023
  The physical rating of this trip is 2 out of 5, which means some easy physical activities are included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey. Transport modes: Bus, Cogwheel railway, Metro, Public bus, Train. The main mode of transportation on this trip is by train. European trains are comfortable and often decked out with air-conditioning. Toilets are always available.
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Nancy
Asked on July 10th, 2023
If we have to pack light Will there be places to wash and dry our clothes? Do the hotels have blow dryers? Wife asking. Do we need a major credit card for deposit?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2023
  We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, and PayPal.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2023
  Majority of hotels can provide a blow dryer and there will be chances to go to laundromats along the way.
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Ruth
Asked on May 23rd, 2023
Do you have a 10-12 day tour package that Portugal? Rome to Barcelona looks great, but would like to include Portugal.
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2023
  We have combination Spain & Portugal or Spain, Portugal & Morocco tours. but none including Rome. Another option is to do a tour on of our Portugal tour before the Barcelona to Rome tour.
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Nadia
Asked on February 24th, 2022
My father is interested in doing this trip - he is a solo traveller. What is your single supplement?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2022
  The single supplement for this trip is around $1465AUD per person (can vary slightly from date to date)
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Caroline
Asked on January 22nd, 2022
Wondering if you have similar trips or maybe private that allow us to bring our 13 year old. She has traveled with us to Italy before.
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  Caroline
  Traveler•Written January 2022
  I'm just really curious about the age restriction. Like why 15? Only asking bc we have done tours w/several other tour companies & they had no problem with children.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2022
  To be honest there can be many factors as to why they set the age limit. It can be an insurance issue that they run into, they may not think some of the activities are suited towards people that young etc.
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Virginia
Asked on June 29th, 2015
Do you think taking a suitcase is acceptable on this trip? 4 wheeler?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2015
  On this trip, you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 20kg.
  
  Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.

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