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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 - 50
- Age range 18 to 35
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Explore the White Cliffs of Dover
- Night tour of Paris by lights
- Taste ancient wines in Bordeaux
- Stroll through San Sebastian's Parte Vieja
- Discover Gaudi's masterpieces in Barcelona
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 London to Paris
- Day 2 Paris
- Day 3 Paris to Bordeaux
- Day 4 Bordeaux to San Sebastian
- Day 5 San Sebastian
- Day 6 San Sebastian to Barcelona
- Day 7 Barcelona
- Day 8 End Barcelona
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
Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar)
HotelDays 1, 2Ibis Budget Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck (or similar)
Hotelday 3Koisi Hostel (or similar)
HotelDays 4, 5Generator Barcelona (or similar)
HotelDays 6, 7

Operated by
Contiki
Number of tours
597
Age Range
18 to 35 years old
Response time
6 hours
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- MCMaria· April 25th, 2024I had the time of my life and learned so much! Our guide Ri was absolutely amazing and we had so much fun with her. I made friends and memories for life!Show moreContiki commented on this reviewThanks for your review. We're delighted you had such a wonderful experience and look forward to travelling with you again.Trip date: April 2023
- JCJulia· April 24th, 2024We had Rianna as our contiki trip manager and...Show moreContiki commented on this reviewThanks for sharing your positive experience with us! We're thrilled to hear your Trip Manager made a great impression on your group. We look forward to welcoming you on another Contiki adventure soon.Trip date: May 2023
- IWIndia· February 24th, 2024Best trip with awesome people!Show moreContiki commented on this reviewThanks for such a positive review. We're delighted you had such a wonderful experience and look forward to travelling with you again soon.Trip date: February 2024
- DCDan· January 14th, 2023Great time, would definitely recommend.Contiki commented on this reviewWe're delighted you had such an incredible journey and that our team was able to make this an unforgettable experience. Thanks for reviewing your recent Contiki trip, and we appreciate you recommending the trip.Trip date: January 2023
- MDMelissa· June 27th, 2019In one word? Incredible. I have so many memories and new friends. Fantastic way to see several places in a short amount of time. My only regret is not doing the longer portion of the tour... next time!Show moreContiki commented on this reviewHey Melissa, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so pleased to know you had an incredible trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.Trip date: June 2019
- Pedro· May 11th, 2019The best vacations ever!Show moreContiki commented on this reviewHey Pedro, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.Trip date: April 2019
- JJustinDizek· May 10th, 2019Remi was excellent! He was very knowledgeable, and he was great accommodating myself and my girlfriend. He made sure to optimize our trip experience through providing us with all the information we needed.Show moreContiki commented on this reviewHey Justin, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.Trip date: April 2019
- DDawnlinaSabatino· May 2nd, 2019Remi was a fantastic tour manager with good knowledge, good energy, and detailed daily sheets. Amazing!Show moreContiki commented on this reviewHey Dawnlina, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so pleased to know you had an amazing trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.Trip date: May 2019
- JJen· December 3rd, 2016If you are traveling alone or with your partner or with your friends in your youth and wants to see more in a trip, choose Contiki! Happy with the friends I met and the guide, Kassie was very friendly and helpful. Makes it a memorable tripShow moreContiki commented on this reviewHey Jen, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so pleased to know you had a memorable trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.Trip date: February 2016
- YYanell· December 3rd, 2016Rhi was amazing! Had a bunch of recommendations for us & was so helpful! She was also always super funny and made the trip 100x better!Show moreContiki commented on this reviewHey Yanell, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so pleased to know you had an amazing time. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.Trip date: March 2016
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- Instant Confirmation-10%From Friday10 Oct, 2025To Friday17 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$2,415NZ $2,174
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- Instant Confirmation-20%From Friday7 Nov, 2025To Friday14 Nov, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$2,395NZ $1,916
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- K
Kathleen
Asked on June 5th, 2024Where to start in London, airport or hotel, and what time?
- ContikiOperator•Written June 2024
Starting time in London falls between 4:45 a.m. and 6:45 a.m. A pre-night in London is required. You will convene at the Royal National Hotel courtyard, followed by a ferry crossing from Dover to Calais, with an anticipated arrival at the Paris hotel early evening.
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Robin
Asked on April 14th, 2024Are you flexible with age 53 and 60 years old? For November 22-30.
- ContikiOperator•Written April 2024
We would like to inform you that Contiki Tours has a strict age restriction policy, and participants must be between the ages of 18 to 35 years old to join our tours.
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Jose
Asked on December 30th, 2023What is the ideal time to arrive at the London airport? Does the tour guide meet us there? what exactly does the first day look like upon arrival. What is seen on day one of the tour? When traveling on this tour, how is luggage handled? Are hostels co ed? If i am traveling with a partner is there room to upgrade from hostel? are breakfast and dinners included with the group? what are the methods of transportation other than the ferry from England to france?
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2024
The trip will start at approximately 4:45-6:45 a.m. A pre-night is required for this trip. All travelers will meet at the London Royal National Hotel courtyard, followed by a ferry crossing from Dover to Calais. Early evening arrival at a Paris hotel. Accommodation is multi-share only. 7 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included. All travelers would need to carry their own suitcase from the coach to their hotel room.
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Joan
Asked on October 4th, 2023interested in booking this tour but would like to know the hotels they will be staying at. Would also like to know the start and end airports of the tour as will need to book their flights accordingly
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2023
As the trip finishes in Barcelona, BCN would be the best airport to fly out of. We recommend flying into LHR if starting in London. We can't advise the hotel list, but do recommend to check the itinerary on our website as the properties stated on there, is where we usually stay or would be similar style
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Nicole
Asked on November 2nd, 2022Why is the price $1700 instead of $1200?
- ContikiOperator•Written November 2022
The price for our London to Barcelona Quest for 06-Jan-2023 in a multi-share is USD 1,769.00 per person. Not sure to where you saw the $1200 from. Our prices are subject to change and availability.
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