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London to Athens (Plus, Start Paris)

17 days
From London to Athens
5.0
2 traveler reviews
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 53
Ages 18-35
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Highlights

  • Explore the White Cliffs of Dover
  • Enjoy a Parisian feast in Montmartre
  • Stay at a 16th century French Château
  • Visit the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
  • Tour the ancient ruins of Pompeii

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 London to Paris
  2. Day 2 Paris
  3. Day 3 Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Beaune
  4. Day 4 Beaujolais Wine Region
  5. Day 5 Beaujolais Wine Region to Barcelona
  6. Day 6 Barcelona
  7. Day 7 Barcelona to French Riviera via Arles
  8. Day 8 French Riviera and Monaco
  9. Day 9 French Riviera to Venice
  10. Day 10 Venice
  11. Day 11 Venice to Florence via Pisa
  12. Day 12 Florence
  13. Day 13 Florence to Rome
  14. Day 14 Rome
  15. Day 15 Rome to Overnight Adriatic Ferry
  16. Day 16 Overnight Adriatic Ferry to Athens
  17. Day 17 End Athens
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Where You'll Stay

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Operated by

Contiki

Number of tours

730

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

3 hours

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

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  • Itinerary
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  • Transport
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • 4.7
  • London to Athens (Plus, Start Paris) reviewer 1
    · August 25th, 2025
    Courtney our trip manager is amazing. She did a...
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thank you very much for travelling with us and for taking the time to share your kind words. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your trip and that your Trip Manager made such a positive difference to your experience. It is wonderful to know... Show more
    Trip date: July 2025
  • London to Athens (Plus, Start Paris) reviewer 2
    · August 20th, 2025
    Courtney is an incredible guide! We felt...
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your Contiki experience and that the Trip Manager played such a special role in making your journey memorable. It is fantastic to know that her knowledge,... Show more
    Trip date: July 2025

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    Lynn

    Asked on June 28th, 2024

    I am 42 and want to do this tour with my 18 year old daughter. If I have already purchased the trip are they not going to allow me on the tour?? How would I be allowed to purchase if I'm not in the age limits??

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten June 2024

      We would like to inform you that the Contiki trips are specifically tailored for individuals aged 18 to 35 years old. This age range is chosen to ensure that the activities and experiences during the trip are best suited for a young and dynamic demographic.

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      Lynn

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      I took out a loan to pay for this trip and this is the last time my daughter and I will be able to travel together for a long time. I know I am older but I can keep up, I am a nurse who works in the emergency room and and running on my feet all night long working 12 hour shifts. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for us please let us join.

    • ContikiOperatorWritten July 2024

      We appreciate the effort you have put into organising this trip for you and your daughter and regret that we cannot book both of you on this Contiki adventure. Contiki, being a youth operator, strictly enforces a cut-off age of 35 years old, which prevents us from accommodating your request at this time.

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      Lynn

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      I don't understand how you can put an age limit on an adventure like this is!! It is both disappointing and disheartening especially after I had told my daughter all about it and now have to break her heart and tell her it isn't happening.

    • ContikiOperatorWritten July 2024

      The age limit on these tours is set as they are a youth group tour. Anyone, over the age limit can not join and there are no exceptions to this.

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Greece. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Greece and Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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