Can I travel with my sister who is 16 years old.

Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate. As your sister is outside this age range, you would not be eligible to join the trip.

Can you explain how the payment of flights works? Are their flights that we will need to buy in order to travel from country to country or are we just buying the flight there and the flight home? How does that work?

Flights will need to be purchased from your home country to join the trip and then return home - it is not included in the price.

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European Quest (Standard, Winter ( Until Mar '27), Start Paris, Classic)

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 - 50
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
London to Paris
Accommodation
Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))
Included Activities
- Night tour of Paris
Landmarks
White Cliffs of Dover
Valley of the Somme
Day 2
Paris
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Louvre Museum
Optional Activities
- Parisian feast in Montmartre (EUR 38.00)
- Nouvelle Eve Cabaret Show (EUR 82.00)
Landmarks
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Louvre
Eiffel Tower
Arc de Triomphe
Champs-Élysées
Day 3
Paris to Bordeaux
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Budget Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting scenic stroll in Bordeaux
Landmarks
Miroir d'eau
Palais de la Bourse
Day 4
Bordeaux to San Sebastian
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Koisi Hostel (or similar)), Hotel (Cats Hostel San Sebastián (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Pintxos food tour in San Sebastian (EUR 45.00)
Day 5
San Sebastian
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Koisi Hostel (or similar)), Hotel (Cats Hostel San Sebastián (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Parte Vieja
- Visit Playa de la Concha
- Explore Centro Romántico
- Dinner included this evening
Landmarks
Playa de la Concha
Day 6
San Sebastian to Barcelona
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Generator Barcelona (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Flamenco show with tapas (EUR 50.00)
Day 7
Barcelona
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Generator Barcelona (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Parc Güell
- Beach time
Optional Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience cooking class with dinner
Landmarks
Parc Güell
Day 8
Barcelona to French Riviera
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar))
Included Activities
- Dinner included
Day 9
French Riviera
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bike ride along coastline (EUR 25.00)
- Monte Carlo Casino visit
- Royal Palace visit
Landmarks
Monte Carlo Casino
Royal Palace
Day 10
French Riviera to Pisa via Cinque Terre
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (B&B Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Rail pass for Cinque Terre villages included
Optional Activities
- Hike around Cinque Terre
- Food crawl in Cinque Terre
Landmarks
Cinque Terre
Day 11
Pisa to Florence
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel ('Re-Dama Hostel (or similar)), Hotel (A&O Florence (or similar)), Hotel (A&O Hostel Firenze Campo Di Marte (or similar))
Included Activities
- Leaning Tower of Pisa visit
- Leather art demonstration included
Optional Activities
- Tuscan Evening dinner (EUR 46.00)
Landmarks
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Day 12
Florence to Sorrento
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sisters Hostel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- La Sorgente mozzarella farm visit with meal (EUR 28.00)
Day 13
Sorrento
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sisters Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Amalfi Coast
- Amalfi town visit
Optional Activities
- Lemon Farm visit and limoncello-making demonstration
Landmarks
Amalfi Coast
Day 14
Sorrento to Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (The Yellow (or similar)), Hotel (Generator Rome (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Pompeii included
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of lost Roman city of Pompeii (EUR 24.50)
Landmarks
Pompeii
Mt. Vesuvius
Day 15
Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (The Yellow (or similar)), Hotel (Generator Rome (or similar))
Included Activities
- Colosseum visit
Optional Activities
- Colosseum and Roman Forum guided tour (EUR 45.00)
- Vatican City guided tour (EUR 41.00)
- Pasta cooking class with dinner
Landmarks
Colosseum
Roman Forum
Day 16
Rome to Venice
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Verona
- Juliet's House visit
Optional Activities
- Roman Arena visit in Verona
Landmarks
Juliet's House
Roman Arena
Day 17
Venice
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Private motoscafo canal cruise included
Optional Activities
- Venetian food tour - cicchetti in local bars (EUR 44.00)
- Gondola ride (EUR 26.00)
- Learn to be a Gondolieri
Landmarks
Grand Canal
Day 18
Venice to Salzburg
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Austrian dinner prepared by farm hosts)
Accommodation
Hotel (A&O Salzburg (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hohensalzburg fortress visit
Optional Activities
- Visit working Austrian farm with farm-to-table dinner and homemade Schnaps (EUR 37.00)
- Sound of Music sites tour (EUR 12.00)
Landmarks
Hohensalzburg
Day 19
Salzburg to Prague
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
Day 20
Prague
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Prague city bike tour (EUR 23.50) - Summer Departures Only
- Historical Walking Tour (EUR 11.00)
Landmarks
Charles Bridge
Wenceslas Square
Old Town Square
Astronomical Clock
Prague Castle District
Day 21
Prague to Berlin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))
Landmarks
Frauenkirche
Royal Residence (Dresde)
Berlin Wall
Day 22
Berlin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Alternative Berlin tour (EUR 26.00) - Summer Departures Only
Landmarks
Checkpoint Charlie
Tiergarten
Alexanderplatz
Russian War Memorial
Brandenburg Gate
Reichstag
Day 23
Berlin to Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Optional comedy show
Day 24
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))
Optional Activities
- A'DAM Lookout Tower & Swing with drink (EUR 22.00)
- Evening canal sightseeing cruise with on-board bar (EUR 24.00)
- 1ste Klas Dinner (EUR 35.00)
- Group dinner (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
Day 25
Amsterdam to London
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
White Cliffs of Dover
Valley of the Somme

Landmarks
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Louvre
Eiffel Tower
Arc de Triomphe
Champs-Élysées

Landmarks
Miroir d'eau
Palais de la Bourse

Landmarks
Playa de la Concha

Landmarks
Parc Güell

Landmarks
Monte Carlo Casino
Royal Palace

Landmarks
Cinque Terre

Landmarks
Leaning Tower of Pisa

Landmarks
Amalfi Coast

Landmarks
Pompeii
Mt. Vesuvius

Landmarks
Colosseum
Roman Forum

Landmarks
Juliet's House
Roman Arena

Landmarks
Grand Canal

Landmarks
Hohensalzburg

Landmarks
Charles Bridge
Wenceslas Square
Old Town Square
Astronomical Clock
Prague Castle District

Landmarks
Frauenkirche
Royal Residence (Dresde)
Berlin Wall

Landmarks
Checkpoint Charlie
Tiergarten
Alexanderplatz
Russian War Memorial
Brandenburg Gate
Reichstag

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Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Ibis Budget Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck (or similar)
Hotel
day 3
Koisi Hostel (or similar)
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Cats Hostel San Sebastián (or similar)
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Generator Barcelona (or similar)
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar)
Hotel
Days 8, 9
B&B Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
day 10
'Re-Dama Hostel (or similar)
Hotel
day 11
A&O Florence (or similar)
Hotel
day 11
A&O Hostel Firenze Campo Di Marte (or similar)
Hotel
day 11
Sisters Hostel (or similar)
Hotel
Days 12, 13
The Yellow (or similar)
Hotel
Days 14, 15
Generator Rome (or similar)
Hotel
Days 14, 15
Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)
Hotel
Days 16, 17
A&O Salzburg (or similar)
Hotel
day 18
Plus Prague (or similar)
Hotel
Days 19, 20
Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar)
Hotel
Days 21, 22
Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)
Hotel
Days 23, 24

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Rating: 4.7(6,301 reviews)
Response time: 9 hours
Response rate: 88%
Cancellation policy

Traveler Reviews

4.7

Overall rating based on 144 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.9
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.3
Food
4.2
Tour Operator
4.7

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Sarah
November 7th, 2025
Led by Demi
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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Traveled in July 2023
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you very much for travelling with us and for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful time and were able to see so much, even within a short and busy itinerary. It is fantastic to know that our team’s knowledge enhanced your experience and that you felt safe and well supported throughout, particularly on your first trip overseas alone. Your comfort and confidence are very important to us, and we are thrilled that you felt in safe hands the entire time. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future.
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Tomasz
December 17th, 2024
Led by Rianna
Riana is an amazing tour guide. She has huge knowledge about the places and she shares that with the travelers. She...
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Traveled in April 2024
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for your sharing your kind words about the Trip Manager and your experience. Thanks for being our adventure buddy.
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Anonymous
December 17th, 2024
Riana is an amazing tour guide. She has huge knowledge about the places and she shares that with the travelers. She...
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Traveled in April 2024
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for your great feedback and travelling with us. We hope to see you again soon.
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Rhys
September 14th, 2024
Led by Courtney
Courtney was fantastic.
Traveled in May 2024
Reply from: Contiki
We're so stoked that you had an awesome trip and that our Trip Manager really made a positive impact on your experience. Thanks for choosing Contiki as your adventure buddy. Your feedback means a lot to us.
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Jess
September 14th, 2024
Led by Courtney
Amazing tour guide. Going above and beyond to provide tour information to ensure the best experience for all travellers
Traveled in May 2024
Reply from: Contiki
We're absolutely thrilled that you had an amazing trip and that our Trip Manager made such a positive impact on your experience. Thank you for choosing Contiki as your adventure companion—we sincerely value your feedback.
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Zoe
September 14th, 2024
Led by Courtney
Courtney was the best tour guide we could have had to take us around Europe. Loved her enthusiasm and passion towards...
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Traveled in May 2024
Reply from: Contiki
We're thrilled that you enjoyed your trip and our Trip Manager positively impacted your experience. Thank you for choosing Contiki as your adventure companion - we truly value your feedback.
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Madi
September 13th, 2024
Led by Courtney
It was an amazing tour filled with so many great opportunities in general from contiki but Courtney added on so many...
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Traveled in May 2024
Reply from: Contiki
Thanks for your feedback. It’s fantastic to read you enjoyed the trip and that the Trip manager positively impacted your experience. Thank you for selecting Contiki as your adventure partner.
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Milly
September 12th, 2024
Led by Courtney
Loved my first contiki! Courtney was great! Her tours were interesting, she always had games for long coach rides,...
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Traveled in April 2024
Reply from: Contiki
We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time on your trip and that our Trip Manager played a key role in making your experience special. Thank you so much for choosing Contiki as your adventure companion - your feedback means the world to us.
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Chelsea
September 12th, 2024
Led by Courtney
I was fortunate enough to have Courtney as my trip manager for the European Quest trip starting 31-05-2024. This was...
I was fortunate enough to have Courtney as my trip manager for the European Quest trip starting 31-05-2024. This was my first time as a solo traveller and I was nervous& anxious to say the very least. The way Courts made me feel safe in another continent that wasn’t where I call home is something I will remember forever. I remember I thought I’d left my passport in Paris, Courtney was all over it straight away while I was panicking and crying, she remained professional, reassuring and so helpful. Turns out my passport was in my bag the whole time (oops). Courts took not only me but everyone under her wing and had our best interest at heart. She cared for us as strangers like I’d never imagine. She was full of knowledge and had a response to every question asked. By the end of the trip, courts made me feel like I’d never left home. We had a very welcoming, inclusive and supportive group, I gained many life long friendships not only with the travellers but with our TM. I have thought about my European Quest trip everyday since and feel nothing but love, respect and appreciation that I got to experience this journey and it was as great as it was mostly because of Courtney. She attended hospital for a traveller; she saved me from drowning at the beach, she carried me to taxis when I was intoxicated, she hugged me when I was sad, she laughed with me, she done everything she could to make our trip special and she done a damn good job at it. I even got a tattoo to remind me of the trip- that’s how incredible it was. Courts nick name to me was “my Europe mum” so with that, I didn’t just make a friend I made a sister& a Europe mum. Courtney is the greatest of all time, you can’t convince me otherwise.Show more
Traveled in April 2024
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for being our guest and travelling with us. We hope to adventure with you again soon.
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Riley
September 12th, 2024
Everything was great some how exceeded expectations which were already really high, the itinerary was great got to...
Everything was great some how exceeded expectations which were already really high, the itinerary was great got to see lots of things and experience a lot of fantastic things, Courtney was simply the best. Was always there to help and offer advice on which option she thought was the best and never disappointed always brought a happy and fun filled mode with her, great knowledge and explaining of history aswell which was great.Show more
Traveled in May 2024
Reply from: Contiki
We're delighted that you had a wonderful time on your trip and that our Trip Manager positively impacted your experience. Thank you for choosing Contiki as your adventure companion - your feedback is greatly appreciated.
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Asked on September 2nd, 2024
Can I travel with my sister who is 16 years old.
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- ContikiOperator•Written September 2024
  Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate. As your sister is outside this age range, you would not be eligible to join the trip.
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Can you explain how the payment of flights works? Are their flights that we will need to buy in order to travel from country to country or are we just buying the flight there and the flight home? How does that work?
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  Flights will need to be purchased from your home country to join the trip and then return home - it is not included in the price.

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