Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Paris
Start in London and make your way to the English Channel to see the White Cliffs of Dover. From there, you'll ferry across to France and spend time exploring World War I sites in the Somme Valley. Once you arrive in Paris, there's a city tour included plus dinner. Later in the evening, head up Montparnasse Tower to see the city lit up at night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Delicious included dinner with Contiki group)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing across English Channel
- World War I battlefield exploration in Valley of the Somme
- Paris city tour with illuminated landmarks
- Montparnasse Tower visit - 56th floor vista
Optional Activities
- White Cliffs of Dover viewing
Landmarks/POIs White Cliffs of Dover Valley of the Somme Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Louvre Champs-Élysées Notre-Dame Cathedral Montparnasse Tower 
- Day 2
Paris
Walk through Paris's fashion district in the morning, then head to Notre-Dame Cathedral where you can grab coffee and crêpes. Spend the afternoon at the Louvre Museum checking out the collections. In the evening, you'll have dinner and catch a cabaret show, which is a good chance to meet other travelers on the tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with cabaret show)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Notre-Dame Cathedral visit
- Louvre Museum visit
- Cabaret show and dinner
Optional Activities
- Haute couture shopping in fashion district
Landmarks/POIs Notre-Dame Cathedral Louvre - Day 3
Paris to Bordeaux
Leave Paris behind and travel to Bordeaux, a wine region with a history going back to the 1st Century. Once there, find the Miroir d'eau and walk around the city's charming streets. There's time for a scenic stroll, and if you're interested, you can do an optional wine tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck (or similar))
Included Activities
- Bordeaux city exploration
- Palais de la Bourse viewing
- Downtown Bordeaux sightseeing
- Miroir d'eau (water mirror) viewing
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting tour with scenic stroll through local wineries
Landmarks/POIs Miroir d'eau Palais de la Bourse 
- Day 4
Bordeaux to San Sebastian
Head from Bordeaux toward the Spanish border and arrive in San Sebastian, a coastal town where France and Spain meet. You'll stay here for two nights, so there's plenty of free time to explore. An optional Pintxos tour is available where you can try local street food and flavors.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A conveniently located hotel)
Included Activities
- San Sebastian arrival and people watching
Optional Activities
- Pintxos tour - local food and tapas experience
Landmarks/POIs San Sebastian 
- Day 5
San Sebastian
Spend the day in San Sebastian wandering through Parte Vieja's old cobblestone streets. Later, relax at Playa de la Concha beach and take time to explore the Centro Romántico district. The whole town has a nice Mediterranean feel that's worth soaking in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A conveniently located hotel)
Included Activities
- Parte Vieja exploration
- Playa de la Concha beach time
- Centro Romántico district discovery
Landmarks/POIs Parte Vieja Playa de la Concha - Day 6
San Sebastian to Barcelona
Leave San Sebastian and travel to Barcelona, moving on from the afternoon siestas but staying in Spain. Along the way, visit a baroque Basilica with Islamic and Gothic architecture mixed together. Once in Barcelona, check out Sagrada Familia and its unique Gothic style, walk through vibrant streets, and hit the beaches. If you're interested, there's an optional flamenco show in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sercotel Porta Barcelona Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Baroque Basilica visit
- Sagrada Familia visit - Gaudí's masterpiece
Optional Activities
- Flamenco show and evening entertainment
- Gothic architecture exploration
- Beach visits
- Street life and backstreet exploration
Landmarks/POIs Sagrada Familia 
- Day 7
Barcelona
Spend the day soaking up Barcelona's energy. Head to Parc Güell to see its colorful architecture, then spend time at the beach relaxing and swimming in the Mediterranean. Later, wander through backstreets trying tapas, paella, and sangria at local spots. You'll get a real feel for the city's mix of architecture, nightlife, and street culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator Barcelona (or similar))
Included Activities
- Parc Güell visit
- Beach time
- Backstreet exploration with tapas and paella
Landmarks/POIs Parc Güell - Day 8
Barcelona
Your trip wraps up today. Take time to think back on everything you've experienced and the people you've met along the way. It's a good moment to reflect on all the memories from the journey and start thinking about where you might want to go next.
