I am looking for a trip to Italy, France, UK and Spain, if possible in August approximately August 10/18. Just me and my daughter for her 21st birthday. something reasonable

Before we check any Contiki tours for you according to your preference, can you please confirm your age? This is because all our Contiki tours only accommodate travelers ages 18 to 35 years old. We do not accommodate travelers outside of the said age restriction.

Contiki Holidays has created a product specifically for the enjoyment of travelers in the 18-35 age group. We have a responsibility to adhere to our promise of travel for 18-35's and provide the type of holiday our travelers expect. We do hope you can understand that we cannot accept travelers outside of these parameters.

I was wondering if there is a way to be notified when 2024 dates are released, as I see there are no options for 2024 yet.

We dont have a notification system for new dates coming out. Feel free to check up on our website every so often for new dates!

Am I too old for this trip?

Contiki Holidays has created a product specifically for the enjoyment of travelers in the 18-35 age group. We cannot accept travelers outside of these parameters.

I see it says 18-35 year olds, but my husband will be 36 when the trip rolls around. Does that matter?

Yes, that will make a difference. You do need to be within the age group of 18 - 35 on Day 1 of your trip with us. Are you able to attend the trip at an earlier date?

Looking at the Rome to Barcelona train trip in August, do you have one that would encompass all of these stops plus Venice? Would take a few more days if we could see a few more Italy cities

Unfortunately we do not offer any of our train itineraries that go to Venice. We do however have a number of Italian itineraries that you could book to do before your Rome to Barcelona by train trip begins. That would include our Simply Italy trip or our Italian Espresso trip. Please let us know if you are interested in pairing up these trips and we can assist.

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Rome to Barcelona by Train (Classic)

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From Rome to Barcelona

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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
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 24
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Rome
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Luce (or similar)), Hotel (Hotel Madison Rome (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Rome
Day 2
Rome to La Spezia
Accommodation
Hotel (AllegroItalia La Spezia (or similar)), Hotel (Hotel Corallo La Spezia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Rome
- Train journey to La Spezia with views of the Italian Riviera coast
Optional Activities
- Additional sightseeing in Rome
- Explore La Spezia in the evening
Landmarks
Rome
La Spezia
Liguria Region
Day 3
Cinque Terre
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Venezia (or similar)), Hotel (Hotel Corallo La Spezia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Unlimited train-and-hike travel card for Cinque Terre
Optional Activities
- Boat cruise with sunset viewing
Landmarks
Cinque Terre National Park
Day 4
La Spezia to Nice
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Monsigny Nice (or similar))
Included Activities
- Scenic coastal train journey
Day 5
Nice
Accommodation
Hotel (Monsigny Nice (or similar))
Included Activities
- Free time on Nice waterfront
Optional Activities
- Guided bike ride across Nice
- Visit to Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco
Landmarks
Monaco City
Monte Carlo Casino
Royal Palace
Day 6
Nice to Marseille
Accommodation
Hotel (Greet Hotel Marseille Centre Saint Charles (or similar))
Included Activities
- Exploration of Marseille
Day 7
Marseille to Barcelona
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Cooking class and dinner at Espai Mescladis, a non-profit restaurant working to foster social cohesion within the city)
Accommodation
Hotel (Fira Congress (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cooking class and dinner at Espai Mescladis
Optional Activities
- Explore Barcelona after arrival
Landmarks
Marseille
Barcelona
Day 8
Barcelona
Meals
Dinner (Cooking experience and dinner at Espai Mescladis, a non-profit restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Fira Congress (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cooking experience and dinner at Espai Mescladis
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Barcelona
- Visit to Sagrada Familia
- Visit to Parc Guell
- Tapas and paella in backstreets
- Beach time
Landmarks
Sagrada Familia
Parc Guell
Day 9
Barcelona
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Rome
La Spezia
Liguria Region

Landmarks
Cinque Terre National Park

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Monaco City
Monte Carlo Casino
Royal Palace

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Marseille
Barcelona

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Sagrada Familia
Parc Guell

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Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Hotel Luce (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
Hotel Madison Rome (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
Hotel Corallo La Spezia (or similar)
Hotel
Days 2, 3
AllegroItalia La Spezia (or similar)
Hotel
day 2
Hotel Venezia (or similar)
Hotel
day 3
Monsigny Nice (or similar)
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Greet Hotel Marseille Centre Saint Charles (or similar)
Hotel
day 6
Fira Congress (or similar)
Hotel
Days 7, 8

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Contiki

4.7

(6,240 reviews)

Number of tours

496

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

92%

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Reviews from other tours by Contiki

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4.7

Natalie
December 3rd, 2025
5
If you’re considering booking this tour… DO IT! My only regret is not being able to do the full European Quest!!! Rob...
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Thomas
November 11th, 2025
5
The experience of this trip was utterly extraordinary. Ryan and Marcos made the trip an absolutely unforgettable...
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.Show more
Sarah
November 7th, 2025
5
Had the best time, got to see so much over a short time so very busy, dem had so much knowledge about every where we...
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Alan
Asked on May 26th, 2024
I am looking for a trip to Italy, France, UK and Spain, if possible in August approximately August 10/18. Just me and my daughter for her 21st birthday. something reasonable
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written May 2024
  Before we check any Contiki tours for you according to your preference, can you please confirm your age? This is because all our Contiki tours only accommodate travelers ages 18 to 35 years old. We do not accommodate travelers outside of the said age restriction.
A
Alyssa
Asked on March 31st, 2023
Why the age range?
Age Range
- ContikiOperator•Written March 2023
  Contiki Holidays has created a product specifically for the enjoyment of travelers in the 18-35 age group. We have a responsibility to adhere to our promise of travel for 18-35's and provide the type of holiday our travelers expect. We do hope you can understand that we cannot accept travelers outside of these parameters.
M
Muhammad
Asked on January 31st, 2023
I was wondering if there is a way to be notified when 2024 dates are released, as I see there are no options for 2024 yet.
Other
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2023
  We dont have a notification system for new dates coming out. Feel free to check up on our website every so often for new dates!
B
Barbara
Asked on January 27th, 2023
Am I too old for this trip?
Age Range
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2023
  Contiki Holidays has created a product specifically for the enjoyment of travelers in the 18-35 age group. We cannot accept travelers outside of these parameters.
L
Luke
Asked on June 13th, 2022
I see it says 18-35 year olds, but my husband will be 36 when the trip rolls around. Does that matter?
Age Range
- ContikiOperator•Written June 2022
  Yes, that will make a difference. You do need to be within the age group of 18 - 35 on Day 1 of your trip with us. Are you able to attend the trip at an earlier date?
P
Pamela
Asked on March 28th, 2022
Looking at the Rome to Barcelona train trip in August, do you have one that would encompass all of these stops plus Venice? Would take a few more days if we could see a few more Italy cities
Tour Details
Transport
- ContikiOperator•Written April 2022
  Unfortunately we do not offer any of our train itineraries that go to Venice. We do however have a number of Italian itineraries that you could book to do before your Rome to Barcelona by train trip begins. That would include our Simply Italy trip or our Italian Espresso trip. Please let us know if you are interested in pairing up these trips and we can assist.

From

$1,725

-10%

US $1,553 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

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Tour ID: 177574

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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Rome to Barcelona by Train (Classic)

Itinerary

Rome

Included Activities

Rome to La Spezia

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cinque Terre

Included Activities

Optional Activities

La Spezia to Nice

Included Activities

Nice

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Nice to Marseille

Included Activities

Marseille to Barcelona

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Barcelona

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Barcelona

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