We would like to leave Barcelona on the 24th of Aug and there are two of us, me and my wife. Can you give us a quote for these days. My wife is a devout Catholic and is very happy on Rome but is also very keen to visit Paris for a couple of days. Is there any other tour we can get which includes Paris.

We'd love for you to explore the incredible tours offered by our sister brands, Trafalgar Tours and Costsaver. For Trafalgar Tours, we recommend the Highlights of France and Barcelona - a 10-day journey through France and Spain covering Paris, Lyon, the French Riviera, and Barcelona. For Costsaver, consider the Jewels of Italy tour - a one-week Italian adventure through Rome, Florence, and Venice. Contiki's trips are tailored to a specific age group 18 to 35-year-olds.

I came across your 9-day tour departing on May 2nd, 2026, and it looks like a fantastic experience — active, adventurous, and socially vibrant, just my kind of vibe! While I've actually visited all these destinations before, my 33-year-old cousin hasn't, and I'm planning to join him for this trip to share the experience together. I did notice the tour is listed for ages 18–35, and while I'm 37, I was wondering if there's any flexibility around that? I'm young at heart, full of energy, and travel solo — no kids, no commitments. I've been to over 70 countries and have joined many similar group tours, always receiving great feedback from fellow travelers and tour leaders for being open-minded, easy-going, and a positive part of the group. Would you be open to considering my participation? Also, could you please let me know what your cancellation policy looks like?

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, which may be a perfect fit for you: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Luxury Gold.

Why is there an age requirement? Most of our adult are over 35, is that ok?

Contiki is a youth-based operator specifically designed for travellers between the ages of 18 to 35. Unfortunately, due to the nature of their trips, including accommodations in hostels and late-night activities, they are unable to accommodate travelers outside of this age range.

I would love to book this trip! Is there more of an itinerary? Are we traveling via bus? Also, if I book with my friend would we be able to room together?

For both of your questions, yes! You will be travelling via luxury motorcoach and we can place you and your friend in the same room when booked together!

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Barcelona to Rome Quest (Standard, Summer ( Until Mar '27), Classic)

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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 42
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Day 1
Barcelona to French Riviera
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Hotel (Beach Hostel (or similar))
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- Dinner included
Day 2
French Riviera
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- Walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly at the Royal Palace
- Visit the Monte Carlo Casino
- Learn the art of fragrance at a French perfume house in Nice
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- Optional bike ride along the coastline
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Monte Carlo Casino
Royal Palace
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French Riviera - Cinque Terre - Pisa
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- Explore Cinque Terre villages using included rail pass
- Hike around Cinque Terre (optional during the day)
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- Food crawl in Cinque Terre villages
- Wine tasting in Cinque Terre
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Cinque Terre National Park
Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Pisa to Florence
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Hotel (A&O Florence (or similar))
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- Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Leather demonstration included
- Explore Pisa markets
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- Free Time Add-On dinner in Florence - Tuscan antipasti & wine
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Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Florence to Sorrento
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- Visit La Sorgente mozzarella farm for an authentic Italian meal with fresh homemade mozzarella, olive oil, and limoncello
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Capri - Sorrento
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- Cruise around Capri with swim stops and coastal views
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Sorrento to Pompeii to Rome
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- Guided walking tour of Pompeii
- View Mt. Vesuvius during journey
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Rome
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- Roman architecture tour
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- Pasta cooking class with dinner
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Colosseum
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Rome Departure
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Anonymous
June 5th, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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
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RobenSoos
May 20th, 2019
5
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
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
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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
It was a spectacular trip. Everything we could have hoped for and more. Unfortunately, the major let down was the...
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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
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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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Robin
Asked on July 8th, 2025
We would like to leave Barcelona on the 24th of Aug and there are two of us, me and my wife. Can you give us a quote for these days. My wife is a devout Catholic and is very happy on Rome but is also very keen to visit Paris for a couple of days. Is there any other tour we can get which includes Paris.
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- ContikiOperator•Written July 2025
  We'd love for you to explore the incredible tours offered by our sister brands, Trafalgar Tours and Costsaver. For Trafalgar Tours, we recommend the Highlights of France and Barcelona - a 10-day journey through France and Spain covering Paris, Lyon, the French Riviera, and Barcelona. For Costsaver, consider the Jewels of Italy tour - a one-week Italian adventure through Rome, Florence, and Venice. Contiki's trips are tailored to a specific age group 18 to 35-year-olds.
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Lauren
Asked on March 20th, 2025
I came across your 9-day tour departing on May 2nd, 2026, and it looks like a fantastic experience — active, adventurous, and socially vibrant, just my kind of vibe! While I've actually visited all these destinations before, my 33-year-old cousin hasn't, and I'm planning to join him for this trip to share the experience together. I did notice the tour is listed for ages 18–35, and while I'm 37, I was wondering if there's any flexibility around that? I'm young at heart, full of energy, and travel solo — no kids, no commitments. I've been to over 70 countries and have joined many similar group tours, always receiving great feedback from fellow travelers and tour leaders for being open-minded, easy-going, and a positive part of the group. Would you be open to considering my participation? Also, could you please let me know what your cancellation policy looks like?
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- ContikiOperator•Written March 2025
  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, which may be a perfect fit for you: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Luxury Gold.
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Olga
Asked on August 28th, 2024
Why is there an age requirement? Most of our adult are over 35, is that ok?
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- ContikiOperator•Written August 2024
  Contiki is a youth-based operator specifically designed for travellers between the ages of 18 to 35. Unfortunately, due to the nature of their trips, including accommodations in hostels and late-night activities, they are unable to accommodate travelers outside of this age range.
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Laura
Asked on June 13th, 2023
I would love to book this trip! Is there more of an itinerary? Are we traveling via bus? Also, if I book with my friend would we be able to room together?
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- ContikiOperator•Written June 2023
  For both of your questions, yes! You will be travelling via luxury motorcoach and we can place you and your friend in the same room when booked together!
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  Laura
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  Is the July 19th date unavailable now?
- ContikiOperator•Written June 2023
  Unfortunately, our first available date for that trip is August 2.

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Barcelona to Rome Quest (Standard, Summer ( Until Mar '27), Classic)

Itinerary

Barcelona to French Riviera

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French Riviera

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French Riviera - Cinque Terre - Pisa

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Pisa to Florence

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Florence to Sorrento

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Capri - Sorrento

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Sorrento to Pompeii to Rome

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Rome

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