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- Platinum Operator
- Contiki
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 8 - 30
- Age range 18 to 35
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore the glitzy French Riviera with dinner
- Gamble at Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco
- Discover Cinque Terre with a rail pass
- Visit the Leaning Tower and Florence's art
- Tour Pompeii and gaze at Mt. Vesuvius
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Barcelona to French Riviera
- Day 2 French Riviera
- Day 3 French Riviera to Pisa via Cinque Terre
- Day 4 Pisa to Florence
- Day 5 Florence to Sorrento
- Day 6 Sorrento
- Day 7 Sorrento to Rome
- Day 8 Rome
- Day 9 End Rome
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Beach Hostel (or similar)
Hotelday 1Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar)
Hotelday 2B&B Hotel (or similar)
Hotelday 3'Re-Dama Hostel (or similar)
Hotelday 4Sisters Hostel (or similar)
HotelDays 5, 6The Yellow (or similar)
HotelDays 7, 8
Operated by
Contiki
Number of tours
596
Age Range
18 to 35 years old
Response time
6 hours
Response rate
88%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- AAnonymous· June 5th, 2024I wish I could put into words how incredible my Contiki trip was, all of which was made possible by our phenomenal trip manager. She brought together everyone on the trip with her humour, eclectic energy, warmth and positive encouragement. Everyday she spread such joy and positivity Always beaming with a smile rain, hail and shine. Even when the mood of the group was down After a Big night she Always liftedShow moreTrip date: May 2023
- GDGavin· May 30th, 2024This was the most amazing week of my life! A year on and I’m still thinking about it and catching up with the friends I made. I had no idea anyone could experience so much in such a short time but wow, it felt like a months long holiday in the best way possible. Our tour manager Rianna (AKA RiRi) was phenomenal!!! The amount of work she put in to making our trip so fantastic was insane, she went above and beyond, never stopping, but still making sure we were all having the times of our lives! On top of all the planning and organising RiRi worked so hard to bring us all together and really make us a Contiki family and kept the spirits high, even when we were all severely hungover or unexpected delays like a helicopter landing on the motorway right in front of our coach delays us for hours!!! Not only did RiRi handle all that but made sure we were still having fun with bus karaoke and our feel good tune everyday! The itenerary was so perfect! We got to see so much and get such great experiences that brought us all together, I made friends for life in some of the coolest and most beautiful places in the world! The boat tour around Capri was a major highlight!!! With a bonus party at the hostel that night, which was such a great surprise! The places we visited were amazing but the people took it to the next level, and RiRi seriously out did herself! I CANNOT believe that was her first trip!!!! The professionalism she had and how well everything was handled had me believing RiRi had done it for years! Oh, and shoutout to Tomasz, the best coach driver going! If you’re thinking about doing a contiki, DO IT! You won’t regret it! You meet the best people and make core memories for life!Show more
Contiki commented on this reviewWe are pleased to have received your feedback, and we appreciate knowing that you had an exceptional experience with our itinerary. We are delighted that you received outstanding service from our Trip Manager, who is a valuable asset to our company. As... Show more
Trip date: May 2023 - AAnonymous· April 24th, 2024Ri was all and more I could have asked for in a guide. She was organized and got our group mixing and mingling so well.Show moreTrip date: April 2023
- ABAnissah· July 23rd, 2019The included meals were not good at all and i think the itinerary could be a lot more organized. I spent most of my time waiting for meetup times. I thought it was a waste of money as I didn’t enjoy my experience and I would not recommend it to anyoneShow moreTrip date: July 2019
Nic· May 24th, 2019Pace of the tour was great - I'm an 'on the go' kind of traveller so it suited me just fine. Sure there were long bus days and they were torture but you're covering a lot of ground so it's expected. There was no pressure to take up the optional activities which I liked - that hasn't been my experience with other tour companies. Our Trip Manager, Remi, was fantastic as was Attila our driver - his skill for manoeuvring the bus was insane! Accommodation exceeded my expectations - being 'hostel/hotel' I was expecting dodgy hostels and a massive communal bathroom but the rooms were on the whole quite spacious, very few were of the 'all bunk bed' set up and the bathrooms were only quad share which was very manageable. In the main, the included breakfasts were great - we were warned not to expect much but toast, juice, cereal is really all I was after anyway. My only negative was how the rooms were assigned - having booked together, myself & my travel companion figured we'd at least be placed together but a room sheet would be passed up and down the bus so when we got it LAST, we only had the option of single places left which separated us. Let's just say my poor room mate had a less-than-ideal experience and it kind of put a sour taste in our mouths after that and had me stressing for the next room assignments. Also, I realise 'Contiki cough' isn't a term ya'll like but we joined part way through and I came down with it literally overnight... Even just putting hand sanitiser on the bus or, heaven forbid, face masks, would help reduce the spread, especially on the long driving days when you're all confined with the air con just recirculating everyone's germs. Oh and the little welcome game of 'speed dating' on the bus assisted in the spread too and made those of us with motion sickness very unwell - might be an idea to stop that or don't make it go on for so long! Despite the negatives, Contiki allowed us to see so much more and in a much shorted time than if we'd done it on our own - it was a great budget option for us to get from Point A to Point B.Show moreTrip date: May 2019- RRobenSoos· May 20th, 2019Remi is amazing at what he does. Made my experience with contiki even better than last one. Thank you Remi.Show moreContiki commented on this reviewHey Roben, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.Trip date: May 2019
- BBraeHenderson· May 18th, 2019Had a fantastic first experience with Contiki. The tour manager and driver were AMAZING and made the experience so much better. Rémi was incredibly knowledgeable and more than helpful and accommodating. The itinerary was busy but allowed for free time in every location. Accommodations were as expected, with some exceeding expectations. Free time add ons were all definitely worth the money. I have no complaints and will certainly be doing another Contiki in the future!!Show moreContiki commented on this reviewHey Brae, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are glad you had a fantastic first experience. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.Trip date: May 2019
- James· April 26th, 2018It was a spectacular trip. Everything we could have hoped for and more. Unfortunately, the major let down was the other people on the trip. Lots of b****y fights and catty behaviour just made it unpleasant. I would do one again in a heart beat but cross my fingers for a more chill bunch of people.Show moreTrip date: April 2018
- OOlivia· November 13th, 2017Sian was so welcoming to the whole tour group, she has so much knowledge on each place and really made this holiday the best time for everyone! Very fun to be around and a great tour to go on, for nine days, we did so much!Show moreContiki commented on this reviewHey Olivia, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.Trip date: August 2017
- AAlex· August 30th, 2017It was a great and memorable experience that Ill never forget.Show moreContiki commented on this reviewHey Alex, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.Trip date: August 2017
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Becky
Asked on December 2nd, 2024Does the price include the hotel? And the flight tickets?
ContikiOperator•Written December 2024Only the hotel/hostel accommodations are included. You have to arrange your own flights. Contiki tours have an age restriction, and guests must be between 18-35 years old to be eligible to join.
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Tracey
Asked on October 29th, 2024does this tour includes the transportation between countries, during the tour?
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2024
Yes, this tour includes a coach bus transportation going in each country.
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Janet
Asked on September 18th, 2024I would love to go on this trip with my mom; this has been a particularly hard year for her and I would love to treat her. The only issue is that she would not meet the age requirements as she is above the age of 35. Would there be able to be an kind of exception in this case?
- ContikiOperator•Written September 2024
Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate. As you are outside this age range, you would not be eligible to join the trip. We have several sister brands that offer fantastic travel experiences without age restrictions: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Luxury Gold.
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Jason
Asked on September 9th, 2024Are flights included? Or do I need to book them separately?
- ContikiOperator•Written September 2024
International airfare is not included in the tour. You will be responsible for booking your own flights to meet at the starting city. Contiki tours have an age restriction of 18-35 years old. We recommend not booking flights until tour departure is confirmed.
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Edward
Asked on November 21st, 2023What time does this tour start on December 25th in Barcelona?
- ContikiOperator•Written November 2023
The trip starts at 07:15 am on the first day of the trip, pre-hotel is recommended.
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Lucy
Asked on September 27th, 2023How we travel, where we meet, how can I trust you, about the accommodation, and if there will be extra charges
- ContikiOperator•Written September 2023
The main form of travel for this trip will be a coach. You will meet a hotel in Barcelona then kick off to your next destination. This trip is hostel based, with 3-4 star hostels. Extra charges are for additional activities not included in the trip, your own travel to/from start/end of trip, and spending money.
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Lucy
Traveler•Written September 2023Why does it show 1175€ euro at first but when I try to book it goes to 1400€? It says it's offering a discount?
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Lauren
Asked on July 20th, 2022Please advise customer if there is any promo codes or discounts for this date at the moment. Also, he is inquiring on behalf of his son and friends and wants to confirm if couples are allowed to be in the same room.
- ContikiOperator•Written July 2022
At this time we do not have any additional promotions for this trip. However, if 4 or more people are traveling together and book together, we can offer a 'Book with Friends' Discount of 5% off per person. Rooming on this trip is based on multi-share rooms. This means up to 6 Contiki travelers of the same gender per room. If you would prefer to have private room options for couples, I recommend checking out our London To Rome Wanderer or Rome To London Vistas. These trips offer single, twin (2 people) or triple( 3 people) rooms.
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Marc
Asked on July 11th, 2022I am fit 68 years old and a citizen of Singapore. Is this tour suitable for my age and will I being Chinese-born in Singapore itself be a potential problem for the tour group? What is the sleeping arrangement for the tour members and will there be an extra charge for single room if a suitable room mate is not available?
- ContikiOperator•Written July 2022
Contiki runs tours exclusively for travellers between ages (18-35). They are designed and marketed towards budget-minded young travellers wanting to meet other people their age from all over the world. These tend to be very popular with students and backpackers. We have plenty of alternative tours and tour operators that cater to travellers of all ages!
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Cristina
Asked on May 30th, 2022If there is two cancellation for the Barcelona & Rome (9 Days) tour in Sep 2022, my husband and I will be interested.
- ContikiOperator•Written June 2022
Unfortunately the trip is still full. If you are traveling with your husband and want a private room, I would not recommend this trip as the rooming is based on multi-share, up to 6 travelers of the same gender. If your dates are a bit flexible, we have the Rome to Barcelona by Train trip available July 23rd - 31st at a rate of $2,099 USD per person in a twin (double occupancy) room.
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Marc
Asked on April 25th, 2022Just checking to see if my partner and I could sleep in a separate room together on this trip?
- ContikiOperator•Written May 2022
The Barcelona to Rome accommodation is multi-share based on gender only, so couples can't book a twin room just for themselves. Would you like to maybe consider doing a regional trip like Best of Spain or Spain & Portugal Highlights?
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