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European Quest (Standard, Summer ( From Mar '27), Start London, Classic)

25 days
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 42
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Paris

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Nighttime tour of Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Explore White Cliffs of Dover
    • Visit Valley of the Somme World War I battlefields
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Valley of the Somme
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  2. Day 2

    Paris

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Browse haute couture fashion
    • Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral
    • Explore the Louvre Museum
    • Dinner and cabaret show
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Louvre
    Champs-Élysées
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
  3. Day 3

    Paris to Bordeaux

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting tour with scenic stroll
    • Visit Miroir d'eau (water mirror)
    Landmarks
    Miroir d'eau
  4. Day 4

    Bordeaux to San Sebastian

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Koisi Hostel (or similar)), Hotel (Cats Hostel San Sebastián (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Pintxos food tour
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  5. Day 5

    San Sebastian

    Meals
    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
    Landmarks
    Playa de la Concha
    Parte Vieja
  6. Day 6

    San Sebastian to Barcelona

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Barcelona (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Flamenco show
    • Explore Barcelona beaches
    • Discover Gothic architecture
    • Experience Barcelona street life and nightlife
    Landmarks
    Gothic Quarter
    Las Ramblas
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Barcelona

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Barcelona (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Parc Güell
    • Explore Barcelona beach

    Optional Activities

    • Tapas and paella experience
    • Optional MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience - cooking class with dinner
    Landmarks
    Parc Güell
  8. Day 8

    Barcelona to French Riviera

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Beach Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Travel along French Riviera coastline
  9. Day 9

    French Riviera

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Beach Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride along the coastline
    • Visit Monte Carlo Casino
    • Visit Royal Palace in Monaco
    • Taste local lavender honey, aioli, and rosé wine
    Landmarks
    Monte Carlo Casino
    Royal Palace
  10. Day 10

    French Riviera to Pisa via Cinque Terre

    Accommodation
    Hotel (B&B Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Rail pass access to Cinque Terre villages

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking in Cinque Terre
    • Food crawl in Cinque Terre
    • Wine tasting in Cinque Terre
    Landmarks
    Cinque Terre
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  11. Day 11

    Pisa to Florence

    Accommodation
    Hotel (A&O Florence (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • Leather craft demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Pisa markets
    • View Michelangelo artworks
    • Tuscan dinner - Free Time Add-On with antipasti and wine
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
  12. Day 12

    Florence to Sorrento

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sisters Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit La Sorgente family mozzarella farm for authentic Italian meal
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  13. Day 13

    Sorrento

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sisters Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Capri island

    Optional Activities

    • Capri water cruise with swim stops
    • Explore Sorrento historic centre
    • Local gnocchi experience
    • Walk along cliffs in Sorrento
    Landmarks
    Capri
  14. Day 14

    Sorrento to Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Rome (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Pompeii

    Optional Activities

    • View Mt. Vesuvius
    • Explore Roman sites and streets in Rome
    Landmarks
    Pompeii
    Mount Vesuvius
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  15. Day 15

    Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Rome (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Colosseum

    Optional Activities

    • Optional pasta cooking class with dinner
    • Treat yourself to gelato
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
  16. Day 16

    Rome to Venice

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Juliet's House in Verona
    • Explore Roman Arena in Verona
    Landmarks
    Juliet's House
    Roman Arena
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  17. Day 17

    Venice

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Private motoscafo boat ride through Venetian canals

    Optional Activities

    • Optional food tour
    • Gondola ride
    • Explore Venice streets on your own
    Landmarks
    St. Mark's Square
  18. Day 18

    Venice to Hopfgarten im Brixental

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Contiki Austrian chalet setting

    Optional Activities

    • White-water rafting
    Landmarks
    Dolomite Mountains
  19. Day 19

    Hopfgarten im Brixental

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour through green mountains and valleys
    • Tandem paragliding
    • Stroll around the setting
    • Drink hot chocolate
    • Mountain gondola ride
    • Relax at the chalet
  20. Day 20

    Hopfgarten im Brixental to Munich

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ramada Encore by Wyndham Munich Messe (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dachau Concentration Camp memorial

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bavarian gardens
    • Bike tour of Munich
    • Traditional Bavarian beer hall visit
    Landmarks
    Dachau Concentration Camp
  21. Day 21

    Munich to Berlin via Leipzig

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A conveniently located hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Berlin's top sights

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Leipzig in the afternoon
    Landmarks
    Brandenburg Gate
    Reichstag
    Tiergarten
    Alexanderplatz
    Russian War Memorial
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  22. Day 22

    Berlin

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Historical walking tour including Checkpoint Charlie and Hitler's bunker site
    • Alternative street art and counter-culture walking tour
    • Underground raves and basement cocktail lounges
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
    East Side Gallery
  23. Day 23

    Berlin to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Comedy show
    • Explore Inky canals
  24. Day 24

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Dutch meal at local cheese-making farm)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit STRAAT Museum (street art and graffiti)
    • Traditional Dutch meal at local cheese-making farm
    • Learn the art of clog-making
    • Learn local games

    Optional Activities

    • Optional canal cruise
    Landmarks
    STRAAT Museum
  25. Day 25

    Amsterdam to London

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4.7
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    5.0
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
    4.2
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  • S
    November 7th, 2025
    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
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    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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  • European Quest (Standard, Summer ( From Mar '27), Start London, Classic) reviewer 2
    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
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    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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    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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  • European Quest (Standard, Summer ( From Mar '27), Start London, Classic) reviewer 4
    September 14th, 2024
    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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  • J
    September 14th, 2024
    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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  • Z
    September 14th, 2024
    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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  • European Quest (Standard, Summer ( From Mar '27), Start London, Classic) reviewer 7
    September 13th, 2024
    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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  • M
    September 12th, 2024
    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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    September 12th, 2024
    I was fortunate enough to have Courtney as my trip manager for the European Quest trip starting 31-05-2024. This was...
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    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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  • R
    September 12th, 2024
    Everything was great some how exceeded expectations which were already really high, the itinerary was great got to...
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    Traveled in May 2024
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    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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    Nick

    Asked on April 18th, 2025

    Wanted to know if trip available for 8 days during mid term holiday in October

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten April 2025

      We have a 10-day option available. Alternatively, if you're looking for an 8-day trip, we offer itineraries that start in London and conclude in a different location.

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    Luis

    Asked on February 26th, 2025

    Is travel insurance required?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten February 2025

      Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory for all Contiki trips.

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    Joseph

    Asked on February 24th, 2025

    Do you have this tour in Spanish, I need something similar but in Spanish

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten February 2025

      Unfortunately, all our tours are conducted in English, and we do not offer tours in Spanish.

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    Mario

    Asked on February 12th, 2025

    Can I add accommodation before or after the tour?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, you can request pre or post accommodation based on availability. The prices may vary at the time of booking.

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    Grace

    Asked on February 11th, 2025

    What are the requirements for joining the tour?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten February 2025

      Travelers should meet at the Royal National Hotel in London at the specified time. Be sure to refer to your trip documentation for details.

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    Jill

    Asked on February 8th, 2025

    What do I need to know about flight arrangements?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten February 2025

      It's recommended to avoid making non-refundable flight arrangements until the trip is confirmed.

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    Dean

    Asked on January 13th, 2025

    How can I confirm the cost of the tour I found online?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten January 2025

      Please confirm the price with our team as it may vary based on your selected dates and availability.

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    Alina

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    What should I do if my flight is delayed?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten November 2024

      If you're delayed, just inform us, and we will notify the trip manager about your situation.

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    Rick

    Asked on October 27th, 2024

    how many people would be sharing a room for this tour (European Quest Summer, Start London, 25 Days)? If my and my friend wants to be in one separate room, would that be possible (eg pay extra fees?)

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten October 2024

      We only have Multi-Share Room option for this tour which will be shared by a maximum of 6 travellers of the same gender. Apologies as we don't offer separate rooms. Please also be advised that Contiki tours are only for travellers ages 18 to 35 years old.

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    Valeria

    Asked on August 27th, 2024

    Will meals be provided on the tour?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten August 2024

      Breakfast is included with most pre/post nights, but you should check specific meal inclusions for the actual tour.

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