180 days · Couple
7 Days Across Europe & Asia — Couple's Grand Tour 2029
A curated 7-day sampler hitting the best of Spain, Switzerland, Italy, the Balkans, Greece, Japan, and the Philippines. Each day focuses on one region so you're not wasting hours in transit — use this as a planning framework to build your full multi-month trip. This preview covers the first 7 days of a 180-day trip — claim it to build the full itinerary with Voyaige.
Built for a couple spending 180 days in Multi-destination: Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia
Budget Estimate
$2,450
~$350/day for 180 days · USD
Before You Go
Book Sagrada Família and Vatican tickets 60–90 days ahead — they sell out months in advance.
Get a Wise or Revolut card for zero-fee currency conversion across all 11+ countries.
Check visa requirements for Japan and Philippines for your passport — apply 6–8 weeks out.
Buy a Swiss Travel Pass online before arrival — cheaper and activates at the border.
Research the Eurail Global Pass for the Europe leg — worthwhile if covering Spain, Switzerland, and Italy within 10 days.
Good to Know
In Switzerland and Japan, convenience store meals are genuinely excellent — don't feel guilty skipping restaurants to save $30+ a day.
Albania and Bosnia are the budget sweet spots in Europe — $50/day covers great food, accommodation, and activities for two.
Airbnb wins over hotels in the Balkans and Philippines; hotels win in Japan where location and service are uniquely worth it.
Book island hopping in El Nido, Palawan directly through your guesthouse — you'll get the same boat for 30–40% less.
Greece price-hacks: stay in Fira or Firostefani instead of Oia, eat at tavernas one street back from the caldera.
For the Europe stretch, flying between Spain and Italy is often cheaper than Eurail — compare before defaulting to the pass.
The Balkans (Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania) are underrated and under-touristed — go in May–June or September to avoid summer crush.
Day by Day
Barcelona — Gaudí, Tapas & Gothic Streets
Sagrada Família
Explore Gaudí's unfinished basilica — book the tower ticket for skyline views.
$30–35 USD per personCasa Batlló or Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
Walk the exterior of both — enter one; rooftop terrace is worth the price.
$30 USD per personEl Born & Gothic Quarter Wander
Explore narrow medieval lanes, the Barcelona Cathedral, and Plaça Reial.
FreeBarceloneta Beach Swim
Cool off in the Mediterranean — calm water, easy access from Gothic Quarter.
FreePintxos & Tapas Bar Crawl
Graze at 3–4 standing bars in El Born for pintxos and croquetas.
$25–35 USD per personWhere to eat
Federal Café or any local bakery
Pan con tomate, cortado — under €6
Mercat de Santa Caterina
Fresher and cheaper than La Boqueria
Bar del Pla or El Xampanyet
Order the croquetas and anchovy montadito
Swiss Alps — Interlaken Base, Hike & Scenery
Harder Kulm Funicular
Ride up for panoramic views of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau directly above Interlaken.
$35 USD per personHike Schynige Platte Trail
Alpine wildflower trail with postcard Jungfrau views; 3–4 hours round trip.
$50 USD train + entryLake Brienz Swim or Kayak
Turquoise glacier-fed lake — swim free from Iseltwald shore or rent kayaks.
Free–$30 USDInterlaken Old Town Stroll
Walk Höheweg promenade and browse local Swiss goods without tourist-trap prices.
FreeWhere to eat
Airbnb or Migros supermarket
Self-cater — Switzerland is expensive, save here
Packed lunch on the trail
Migros sandwiches — saves $20+ easily
Restaurant Laterne, Interlaken
Rösti and cheese fondue; budget €30–40 pp
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Rome — Ancient Ruins, Food Markets & Slow Evenings
Colosseum & Roman Forum
Enter at opening to beat crowds — combined ticket covers Forum and Palatine Hill.
$20 USD per personPalatine Hill & Circus Maximus View
Included in Colosseum ticket; sweeping Forum views with no extra queue.
IncludedTrastevere Neighborhood Walk
Wander Rome's most photogenic neighborhood — ivy walls, cobblestones, piazzas.
FreeCampo de' Fiori Market Browse
Pick up local cheeses, cured meats, and produce for a picnic aperitivo.
$15–20 USDPiazza Navona & Pantheon Evening
Both are free to walk and stunning at night — skip daytime crowds entirely.
Free–$6 PantheonWhere to eat
Bar San Calisto, Trastevere
Cornetto and espresso — under €3 at the bar
Supplì Roma
Try the classic supplì al telefono
Da Enzo al 29, Trastevere
Cacio e pepe, carbonara — book ahead
Balkans Day — Mostar, Kotor & Adriatic Coast
Stari Most (Old Bridge), Mostar
UNESCO arch bridge — arrive early before tour groups flood the cobblestone bazaar.
FreeKoski Mehmed Pasha Mosque Tower
Climb the minaret for the best aerial view of the bridge and river.
$4 USDDrive or Bus to Kotor, Montenegro
Scenic 2.5-hour coastal road through the Bay of Kotor — stunning fjord-like views.
$15–20 USD busKotor Old Town Walls Hike
1,350 steps to St. John's Fortress — sweeping bay views reward the climb.
$8 USDKotor Old Town Evening Wander
Maze-like Venetian lanes light up at dusk — find cats and quiet piazzas.
FreeWhere to eat
Local pekara (bakery), Mostar
Burek with meat or cheese — under $2
Tima-Irma, Mostar
Best ćevapi in the city, very cheap
Galion Restaurant, Kotor
Fresh Adriatic fish with bay views
Albania & Greek Islands — Riviera, Berat & Santorini Arrival
Berat Castle & Old Town
UNESCO 'City of 1000 Windows' — wander the living castle neighborhood with local families.
$2 USD entryAlbanian Riviera — Ksamil Beach
Crystal-clear turquoise water near Sarandë; rivals any Greek island at a fraction of cost.
Free–$5 sunbedFerry to Corfu or Flight to Santorini
Short Sarandë–Corfu ferry takes 35 minutes — gateway to Greek islands.
$20–30 USD ferryOia Sunset, Santorini
Walk to Oia Castle viewpoint — arrive 90 minutes early to claim a spot.
FreeWhere to eat
Guesthouse or café, Berat
Albanian qofte and bread — under $4
Beachside taverna, Ksamil
Grilled octopus and salad — very cheap
Lucky's Souvlaki, Fira or Oia
Skip white-tablecloth traps; gyros here
Japan — Tokyo: Temples, Ramen & Shibuya Nights
Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa
Tokyo's oldest temple is peaceful at dawn — beat tour groups by arriving early.
FreeNakamise Shopping Street Browse
Traditional snacks and crafts — try ningyo-yaki cakes fresh from the stall.
$5–10 USDYanaka Old Town Walk
Pre-war Tokyo neighborhood with temples, cats, galleries — the real Tokyo.
FreeMeiji Shrine & Harajuku
Forested Shinto shrine in central Tokyo — then stroll Takeshita Street for culture.
FreeShibuya Crossing & Sky Observation
Watch the crossing from Starbucks above, then hit Shibuya Sky deck at sunset.
$18 USD deckShinjuku Omoide Yokocho
Tiny alley of smoky yakitori stalls — order skewers and sit elbow-to-elbow with locals.
$15–25 USDWhere to eat
7-Eleven or FamilyMart convenience store
Onigiri, tamago sando — under $5, genuinely good
Ichiran Ramen, Shinjuku
Solo booth tonkotsu ramen — bucket list meal
Omoide Yokocho, Shinjuku
Yakitori skewers; order tare chicken hearts
Philippines — Palawan Island Hopping & Relaxation
El Nido Island Hopping Tour A
Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, Secret Beach — the Philippines' most iconic boat day.
$20–25 USD per personLunch on the Boat
Guides cook fresh grilled fish and rice on the island — included in tour.
IncludedShimizu Island Snorkel
Best snorkeling on Tour A — huge coral gardens and clownfish close to shore.
Included in tourReturn to El Nido & Sunset on Corong-Corong Beach
Calm bay beach 2km from town — local bancas and golden light, no crowds.
FreeEl Nido Town Proper Night Market
Cheap BBQ, fresh fruit shakes, and local vendors along the main strip.
$8–12 USDWhere to eat
Café Artisano or guesthouse, El Nido
Tapsilog (beef, egg, rice) — under $3
Island picnic lunch (tour-provided)
Grilled bangus and rice on the beach
Altrove or local BBQ stall, El Nido Town
Inihaw na liempo; share a big platter
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