How much does it cost?

From £2,259 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,051 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is all rail travel included?

Yes. Euroventure includes all overland transport tickets from Crete to Porto, any required Interrail or Eurail passes, and compulsory seat reservations on high-speed trains, night trains, and ferries.

Is this an escorted tour?

No. This is a self-guided tour. You navigate independently between stations and your accommodation. Euroventure provides walking directions, a personalised travel booklet with maps and language guides, optional partner activities at each destination, and 24-hour emergency phone support.

What accommodation is included?

Tested, centrally located hostels or hotels (tier depends on your booking choice). The exact hotel depends on availability in each city.

When does this trip run?

Euroventure publishes no departure dates or seasonal restrictions in the listing. Contact the operator for availability.

Euroventure · Self-guided rail tour

Mediterranean Wanderer: 6 Weeks

Six-week self-guided rail journey from Crete to Porto through five countries

Mediterranean Wanderer is Euroventure's 42-day self-guided rail journey linking 15 cities across Greece, Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. Departing from Crete and ending in Porto, the trip uses trains and ferries to move between destinations, with two to four nights in each city. You navigate independently using walking directions and a personalised booklet; optional activities at partner hostels and hotels are available but not required. All rail and ferry tickets, seat reservations, accommodation in tested hotels or hostels, and 1GB of eSIM data are included, along with 24-hour emergency phone support. The itinerary balances cultural exploration (Acropolis, Colosseum, Sagrada Familia) with beach time, local food, and day trips such as Cinque Terre and the Douro River. This suits first-time independent rail travellers seeking flexibility, budget-conscious explorers, and food-focused visitors who value both structure and freedom.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £2,259 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Day 9 involves 21 hours of continuous travel (bus to Patras, then an overnight ferry to Bari); this is the longest single travel day
The route uses accommodation on a hotel or hostel basis depending on the tier selected; final lodging depends on your choice and city availability
Seville to Faro (Day 34) is by bus, not train; about 4 hours

Day by day

The operator's published day-by-day is incomplete (days 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 33, 35, 37, 38, 40, 41 are not published). Day counts and hotel changes are not calculated from it.

Day 1overnight: Crete
Crete (4 nights)
Explore the Psychro Cave, hike the White Mountains, and visit Elafonisi beach for pink sands.
Day 5overnight: Athens
Crete to Athens (4 nights)
Night ferry to Athens (about 10 hours). Photograph the Acropolis from Fillopapou hill and explore the Parthenon and Temple of Poseidon.
Day 9overnight: Bari
Athens to Bari (1 night)
Overnight travel to Bari (about 21 hours: bus to Patras, night ferry to Bari). Wander Bari Vecchia's old town and try fresh orecchiette pasta.
Day 10railovernight: Naples
Bari to Naples (2 nights)
Train to Naples (about 4 hours). Try an authentic Neapolitan pizza margherita and take a day trip to Pompeii or Mount Vesuvius.
Day 12railovernight: Rome
Naples to Rome (4 nights)
Train to Rome (about 2 hours). Marvel at the Roman Forum, see the Colosseum, and try real Italian coffee, gelato and pizza.
Day 16railovernight: La Spezia
Rome to La Spezia (2 nights)
Train to La Spezia (about 4.5 hours). Use it as a base for a Cinque Terre day trip.
Day 18overnight: Nice
La Spezia to Nice (3 nights)
Trains to Nice (about 5.5 hours). Watch the sunset from the Promenade des Anglais and take a day trip to Monaco or Cannes.
Day 21railovernight: Montpellier
Nice to Montpellier (2 nights)
Train to Montpellier. Stroll Place de la Comédie and the Écusson district, and sample regional wines in the Antigone quarter.
Day 23railovernight: Barcelona
Montpellier to Barcelona (4 nights)
Train to Barcelona (about 3.5 hours). See the Picasso Museum in the Gothic Quarter and spot Gaudi's Parc Güell.
Day 27railovernight: Valencia
Barcelona to Valencia (2 nights)
Train to Valencia (about 4 hours). Taste real paella by the beach and explore the old quarter of El Carmen.
Day 29railovernight: Madrid
Valencia to Madrid (2 nights)
Train to Madrid (about 2.5 hours). Visit the Museo del Prado, the Rastro Flea Market, and the Bernabeu stadium.
Day 31railovernight: Seville
Madrid to Seville (3 nights)
Train to Seville (about 2 hours). Visit the Alcazar Palace and experience an authentic flamenco show.
Day 34railovernight: Faro
Seville to Faro (2 nights)
Bus to Faro (about 4 hours). Relax on the beach, ride the Comboio Turística tourist train, and go dolphin watching.
Day 36railovernight: Lisbon
Faro to Lisbon (3 nights)
Train to Lisbon (about 4 hours). Climb steep cobbled streets to the castle and dance to live music at the Music Box club.
Day 39railovernight: Porto
Lisbon to Porto (3 nights)
Train to Porto (about 3 hours). Take a Douro River cruise, explore Ribeira, Baixa and Bolhão, and watch the sunset from the Dom Luis I Bridge.
Day 42
Depart from Porto
Trip concludes in Porto; fly home from Porto Airport (having flown in to Chania International Airport).

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Day 1: hike the White Mountains and visit Elafonisi beach in Crete
Day 5Day 5: arrive in Athens after a 10-hour night ferry to photograph the Acropolis and Parthenon
Day 16Day 16: train to La Spezia for a day trip to the five villages of Cinque Terre

Included

All overland transport tickets from the first to the last city, as shown in the key
Any Interrail or Eurail passes if required, based on the best value for you
Compulsory seat reservations on high-speed rail, night trains or ferries
Accommodation in top-rated, centrally located hostels or hotels, tested by us
Walking directions between the stations and your booked accommodation
Optional walking tours, pub crawls and other activities at partner hostels
A personalised travel booklet with maps, language guides, top tips, and more
Exclusive discounts on attractions across Europe
Peace of mind with alternative travel included if there is a strike or similar disruption
1GB of free data, with the option to add more anytime with eSIM
Access to a 24hr emergency phone number while you're away

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £2,259 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,051 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is all rail travel included?: Yes. Euroventure includes all overland transport tickets from Crete to Porto, any required Interrail or Eurail passes, and compulsory seat reservations on high-speed trains, night trains, and ferries.
Is this an escorted tour?: No. This is a self-guided tour. You navigate independently between stations and your accommodation. Euroventure provides walking directions, a personalised travel booklet with maps and language guides, optional partner activities at each destination, and 24-hour emergency phone support.
What accommodation is included?: Tested, centrally located hostels or hotels (tier depends on your booking choice). The exact hotel depends on availability in each city.
When does this trip run?: Euroventure publishes no departure dates or seasonal restrictions in the listing. Contact the operator for availability.