Does the price include the hotel? And the flight tickets?

Only 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.

does this tour includes the transportation between countries, during the tour?

Yes, this tour includes a coach bus transportation going in each country.

I 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?

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.

Are flights included? Or do I need to book them separately?

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.

What time does this tour start on December 25th in Barcelona?

The trip starts at 07:15 am on the first day of the trip, pre-hotel is recommended.

How we travel, where we meet, how can I trust you, about the accommodation, and if there will be extra charges

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.

Please 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.

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.

I 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?

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!

If there is two cancellation for the Barcelona & Rome (9 Days) tour in Sep 2022, my husband and I will be interested.

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.

Just checking to see if my partner and I could sleep in a separate room together on this trip?

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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Platinum Operator: Contiki
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 30
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Barcelona to French Riviera
Start point
Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (Barcelona)
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Beach Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Dinner
Day 2
Monaco
Accommodation
Hotel (Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Monte Carlo Casino
- Visit Royal Palace
Landmarks
Monte Carlo Casino
Royal Palace
Day 3
Cinque Terre - Pisa
Accommodation
Hotel (B&B Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Rail pass for Cinque Terre exploration
Optional Activities
- Hiking in Cinque Terre
- Food crawl in Cinque Terre
- Wine tasting in Cinque Terre
Landmarks
Cinque Terre
Day 4
Pisa to Florence
Accommodation
Hotel ('Re-Dama Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Leather demonstration
Optional Activities
- Explore Pisa markets
- View artworks by Michelangelo
Landmarks
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Day 5
Florence to Sorrento
Accommodation
Hotel (Sisters Hostel (or similar))
Day 6
Amalfi Coast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sisters Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Amalfi Coast
- Visit Lemon Farm
Landmarks
Amalfi Coast
Day 7
Pompeii - Mt. Vesuvius - Rome
Accommodation
Hotel (The Yellow (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Pompeii
Landmarks
Pompeii
Mt. Vesuvius
Day 8
Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (The Yellow (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Colosseum
- Explore Rome's historic fountains
- Street exploration and sightseeing
Landmarks
Colosseum
Day 9
Rome (Departure)
End point
Roma, Roma, Italy (Rome)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Monte Carlo Casino
Royal Palace

Landmarks
Cinque Terre

Landmarks
Leaning Tower of Pisa

Landmarks
Amalfi Coast

Landmarks
Pompeii
Mt. Vesuvius

Landmarks
Colosseum

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day 2
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day 3
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day 4
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Days 5, 6
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Overall rating based on 21 Reviews

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Anonymous
June 5th, 2024
5.0
I wish I could put into words how incredible my Contiki trip was, all of which was made possible by our phenomenal...
I 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 more
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Gavin
May 30th, 2024
5.0
This was the most amazing week of my life! A year on and I’m still thinking about it and catching up with the friends...
This 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
Traveled in May 2023
Reply from: Contiki
We 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 an organisation dedicated to creating lasting memories, we are elated that this has been your experience.
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Anonymous
April 24th, 2024
5.0
Ri was all and more I could have asked for in a guide. She was organized and got our group mixing and mingling so well.
Traveled in April 2023
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Anissah
July 23rd, 2019
2.5
The included meals were not good at all and i think the itinerary could be a lot more organized. I spent most of my...
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Nic
May 24th, 2019
4.0
Pace 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...
Pace 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 more
Traveled in May 2019
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RobenSoos
May 20th, 2019
5.0
Remi is amazing at what he does. Made my experience with contiki even better than last one. Thank you Remi.
Traveled in May 2019
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Hey Roben, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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BraeHenderson
May 18th, 2019
5.0
Had a fantastic first experience with Contiki. The tour manager and driver were AMAZING and made the experience so...
Had 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 more
Traveled in May 2019
Reply from: Contiki
Hey 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.
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James
April 26th, 2018
4.0
It was a spectacular trip. Everything we could have hoped for and more. Unfortunately, the major let down was the...
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Traveled in April 2018
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Olivia
November 13th, 2017
4.5
Sian was so welcoming to the whole tour group, she has so much knowledge on each place and really made this holiday...
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Traveled in August 2017
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Hey Olivia, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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Alex
August 30th, 2017
3.5
It was a great and memorable experience that Ill never forget.
Traveled in August 2017
Reply from: Contiki
Hey Alex, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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