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London to Rome Quest (Standard, Summer ( From Apr '27), Start Paris, Classic)

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Paris

    You'll start in London and then head to the White Cliffs of Dover, where you can take in one of England's most recognizable natural sites. After that, you'll catch a ferry across the English Channel to Calais, France. From there, the route takes you through the World War I battlefields in the Valley of the Somme before arriving in Paris for a night tour of the city lights.

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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Night tour of Paris
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Valley of the Somme
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
    Louvre
    Champs-Élysées
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
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  2. Day 2

    Paris

    Paris is yours to explore at your own pace today. You can check out haute couture shops, walk through Notre Dame Cathedral while grabbing coffee and crêpes, and spend time at the Louvre if art interests you. This evening, you have the option to take in dinner and a cabaret show to get your night started.

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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Eat a Parisian feast in the district of Montmartre (EUR 38.00)
    • Nouvelle Eve Cabaret Show (EUR 82.00)
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Louvre
  3. Day 3

    Paris to Bordeaux

    You'll leave Paris and head to Bordeaux, a city known for its wine production since the 1st Century. Walking around, you'll see the city's great architecture, including the famous Miroir d'eau (water mirror). If you're interested, there's an option for a scenic stroll while sipping local wines.

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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic stroll through Bordeaux with local wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Miroir d'eau
    Palais de la Bourse
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  4. Day 4

    Bordeaux to San Sebastian

    After leaving Bordeaux, you'll travel toward the Spanish border and arrive in San Sebastian, a charming coastal town right on the French-Spanish border. There's time for people watching in this town, and you can join a pintxos food tour if you want to discover local flavors and traditions.

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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Koisi Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Pintxos food tour in local bars & learn about San Sebastian with meal donation to a person in need (EUR 45.00)
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  5. Day 5

    San Sebastian

    Today focuses on San Sebastian's best areas. You'll wander through the cobblestone roads of Parte Vieja, relax at Playa de la Concha, and explore the Centro Romántico district. Dinner is included this evening, giving you a chance to take in San Sebastian's coastline while you eat.

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    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Koisi Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dinner in San Sebastian
    Landmarks
    Parte Vieja
    Playa de la Concha
    Centro Romántico
  6. Day 6

    San Sebastian to Barcelona

    Leaving San Sebastian, you'll head deeper into Spain while staying near the coast. You'll stop at a charming town with a beautiful baroque Basilica that blends Islamic and Gothic architecture. Then it's on to Barcelona, where you'll visit the iconic Sagrada Familia, explore the city's gothic architecture and vibrant street life, and check out the beach. An optional flamenco show is available this evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Barcelona (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sagrada Familia

    Optional Activities

    • Flamenco show with tapas (EUR 50.00)
    Landmarks
    Sagrada Familia
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  7. Day 7

    Barcelona

    Barcelona's highlights are on the agenda. You'll visit Parc Güell, relax at the beach, and walk through backstreets to find tapas and paella with sangria. This afternoon, there's an option to join a cooking class where you'll prepare a meal and taste what you've created yourself.

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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Barcelona (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - cooking class with meal preparation and tasting
    Landmarks
    Parc Güell
  8. Day 8

    Barcelona to French Riviera

    You'll leave Barcelona and travel to the French Riviera, known for its sapphire waters and luxury. Rolling along the glitzy coastline, you'll arrive for an included dinner this evening. The rest of your night is free to explore on your own.

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    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Beach Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on the French Riviera
  9. Day 9

    French Riviera to Monaco

    There's an optional bike ride along the coastline if you're interested. You'll eat a meal featuring the region's famous specialties like lavender honey, aioli, and rosé wine. Next, you can visit the Monte Carlo Casino and the Royal Palace in Monaco, where you can try your luck at the blackjack tables. Then it's back to your accommodation for the night.

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    Hotel (Beach Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride through the old town of Nice and soak up the history (EUR 25.00)
    • Indulge in a French four-course spread in glamorous Monaco (EUR 41.00)
    Landmarks
    Monte Carlo Casino
    Royal Palace
  10. Day 10

    Monaco to Cinque Terre to Pisa

    You're heading south to Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage site with five clifftop fishing villages. Your rail pass is included, so you'll spend the day exploring these dramatic coastal settlements. You can hike, do a food crawl, sample local wine, or just take in the views. Later, you'll travel to Pisa for your overnight stay.

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    Hotel (B&B Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Rail pass for Cinque Terre

    Optional Activities

    • Hike around Cinque Terre
    • Food crawl in Cinque Terre
    Landmarks
    Cinque Terre National Park
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  11. Day 11

    Pisa to Florence

    In Pisa, you'll get your photo holding up the famous Leaning Tower. After that, walk through the city's markets with gelato in hand and check out artworks by legendary masters like Michelangelo. There's an included leather demonstration showing traditional Italian craftsmanship. By evening, you'll head to Florence, where there's an option for a Tuscan dinner with antipasti and wine.

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    Accommodation
    Hotel (A&O Florence (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • Included leather demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Tuscan Evening dinner with antipasti and wine (EUR 46.00)
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
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  12. Day 12

    Florence to Sorrento

    You'll leave Florence this morning and travel south to Sorrento, a gorgeous coastal town. Spend time relaxing by the coast and watching the sunset from this beautiful location. If you're interested, there's an option to visit La Sorgente, a locally-owned family mozzarella farm, for an authentic Italian meal with fresh homemade mozzarella, olive oil, and limoncello.

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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sisters Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit La Sorgente - locally-owned family mozzarella farm with authentic Italian meal featuring fresh homemade mozzarella, rich olive oil and limoncello (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience) (EUR 28.00)
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  13. Day 13

    Capri

    Today you'll take a day trip to the island of Capri, known for its craggy coastline and upscale cafes. There's an optional cruise with swim stops and coastal views. Back in Sorrento, you can stroll along the cliffs, explore the charming historical center, and perhaps try some local gnocchi.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sisters Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise around the shimmering waters of the Isle of Capri with swim stops and great views of the coastline (Summer Only) (EUR 28.00)
    Landmarks
    Capri
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  14. Day 14

    Sorrento to Rome via Amalfi Coast and Pompeii

    You're traveling to Rome, starting with less than an hour viewing the Amalfi Coast from your window. Next, you'll stop in Pompeii for a guided walking tour through Roman city remains. From there, you'll see the volcanic beauty of Mt. Vesuvius before arriving in Rome. Once there, you'll hit the cobblestoned streets to explore some of the city's most famous sights.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Rome (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Pompeii
    Landmarks
    Amalfi Coast
    Pompeii
    Mt. Vesuvius
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  15. Day 15

    Rome

    Start early to make the most of Rome, since the ancient city wasn't built in a day. You'll see the Colosseum and experience the whirlwind of Roman architecture. Your afternoon is free to explore at your own pace. There's an option to join a pasta cooking class with dinner this evening, and you can grab gelato whenever you want.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Rome (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Walk in the footsteps of gladiators and emperors at the Colosseum and Roman Forum (EUR 45.00)
    • Witness Renaissance masterpieces on a guided tour of the holy Vatican City, the smallest country in the world (EUR 41.00)
    • Pasta cooking class with dinner
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Roman Forum
    Vatican City
  16. Day 16

    Rome

    Your European adventure wraps up today. After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to your group and make plans to reunite outside of Rome. The tour concludes.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • TA
    · November 11th, 2025
    The experience of this trip was utterly extraordinary. Ryan and Marcos made the trip an absolutely unforgettable experience. From the outset, Ryan made everyone so comfortable and that allowed strong bonds to form throughout the travel group. Overall the trip allowed myself to form genuine bonds with people from differing corners of the world, whilst also seeing the various beautiful landscapes and architecture that Europe has in multitudes.
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    Trip date: October 2025
  • JD
    · September 19th, 2024
    Courtney is amazing at her job and went above and beyond to make it the best experience of a lifetime she didn’t feel like a guide she felt like a friend
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that your Trip Manager made such a great impression and that you had an incredible journey. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next trip.
    Trip date: May 2024
  • L
    · September 13th, 2024
    Thoroughly enjoyed the contiki trip I chose as my contiki manager Courtney was enthusiastic and eager to ensure everyone’s experience was as memorable as possible. She provided history lessons on landmarks as well as tips and tricks along the way so we were an incredibly lucky bunch!
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    Contiki commented on this review
    We're so happy to hear that you had a great time on your trip and that our Trip Manager made a difference in your experience. Thank you for choosing Contiki as your adventure companion - we truly appreciate your feedback.
    Trip date: May 2024
  • London to Rome Quest (Standard, Summer ( From Apr '27), Start Paris, Classic) reviewer 4
    · March 4th, 2020
    The tour guides were nice. I felt we had such little time at places. The group became very divided on the trip and felt very uncomfortable. It felt like high school all over again. Not the ideal relaxing, exploring style vacation I had hoped for. I have gone on multiple tours with different companies. Contiki was by far the most disappointing in both food and the experiences. Very little comes included in the hefty price you pay. The included meals were at the hostels. These included meals were not cuisines from the region we were in, but rather bland styled pasta or easy cheap carbs. I felt like I wasted time on a vacation I could have planned myself for half the price.
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Our Team appreciates hearing your thoughts on your recent trip with Contiki as this really helps us to get an insight into where we're going right and where potential improvements might be made. As such, while it's great to read that you enjoyed... Show more
    Trip date: February 2020
  • L
    · June 19th, 2019
    I loved my tour guide Rémi, he was very informative and answered all of our questions. If he didn’t know the answer, he’s do his research and would eventually get back to us. My group of friends and I left the group after Rome and went to other parts of Italy and we had no idea what was the best route to get to our next place and Rémi looked up as much information as he could. He was also very accommodating to everyone and genuinely wanted everyone to have a trip of a lifetime. Attila was the best, most skilled driver I ever had. I’d literally trust my life with this man. He could maneuver the bus through a hayfield. About the trip in general, this has nothing to do with Rémi or Attila, I was a little disappointed in how little was included in our trip. I was expecting to have access inside the places that were listed on the itinerary; for instance, in Barcelona it was listed we’d see Park Güell and La Sagrada Família. I had assumed we’d automatically have access to these sites but we were told a couple days before we’d be in Barcelona that we’d have to get tickets on our own to these sites and by then, it was too late to get tickets to la Sagrada Família so that was disappointing. This is how it was for Paris in terms of the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre but luckily, we were able to get tickets in time. I think Contiki needs to let people know that if they want to see these monuments, then they’ll need to buy tickets ahead of time because we had no idea until days before. I also think there was a ton of time spent on driving whereas, we could’ve spent more time in the cities had we flown or taken a train overnight; I would’ve been willing to pay more if it meant more time in the cities. It definitely was a trip of a lifetime, I have #noregrets but I think those are some changes that could be made and would greatly benefit everyone!
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Hey Lindsey, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Your inputs are much appreciated. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
    Trip date: April 2019
  • V
    · May 12th, 2019
    Remi did an excellent job. He was always available for questions and guidance. He was super helpful and made sure to keep everyone safe. He gave us suggestions to do in our free time and even researched the nearest doctors around if we felt sick. He went above and beyond. Atilla was also amazing and was a safe driver. I would highly recommend this trip
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    Trip date: May 2019
  • N
    · May 12th, 2019
    The most caring and positive tour guide, my first experience with contiki was completely made by remi’s attitude and hard work ethic, would absolutely recommend a contiki to others with him, cheers Remi!
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Hey Nicola, 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
  • A
    · May 11th, 2019
    Remi was an amazing trip manager. He’s so on top of things, he has everything planned and he helps you figure out transportation or places to go for good food! He was very professional while maintaining a great and funny personality. Definitely made the trip the best it could ever be! 10/10 would recommend
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    Trip date: May 2019
  • J
    · May 11th, 2019
    Trip of a lifetime! I had an excellent guide that went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a fun and safe trip! Highly recommend to anyone that wants to explore, have fun and meet new people!
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    Trip date: May 2019
  • EM
    · February 24th, 2018
    Had an amazing time; tour manager Britt was stupendous. Included in the trip were small stops in towns not listed on the itinerary, so you really can experience the places you visit a bit deeper than just the typical tourist experience. Highly recommended and definitely travel with Britt if possible!
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    Hey Emily, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are pleased to know you had an amazing time on the trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
    Trip date: January 2018

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