Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
London to Paris
London to Paris- Meals
- Dinner (Included dinner in Paris with your Contiki group)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing across the English Channel
- Scenic drive past the Valley of the Somme World War I battlefields
- Included dinner in Paris
Landmarks White Cliffs of Dover Valley of the Somme - Day 2
Paris
Paris- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Paris
Optional Activities
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Shopping in designer haute couture or French vintage stores
- Explore the Louvre Museum
- Cabaret show in Montmartre
- French meal with your group
Landmarks Notre Dame Cathedral Louvre Museum Montmartre - Day 3
Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Fontainebleau
Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Fontainebleau- Meals
- Dinner (Included dinner and wine tasting at the château or in Lyon)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Château Fontainebleau and explore the gardens
- Included dinner and wine tasting at the château or in Lyon
Landmarks Château Fontainebleau Beaujolais Wine Region - Day 4
Beaujolais Wine Region
Beaujolais Wine Region- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch in the picturesque château gardens with panoramic views and red wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))
Included Activities
- Picnic lunch in the château gardens with red wine
Optional Activities
- Sunrise yoga on the château lawns
- Coffee and croissant in the courtyard
- Pool lounging
- Day 5
Beaujolais Wine Region to Barcelona
Beaujolais Wine Region to Barcelona- Meals
- Dinner (Scrumptious Spanish feast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Urbany Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Spanish feast dinner in Barcelona
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration of Barcelona
Landmarks Pyrenees Mountains - Day 6
Barcelona
Barcelona- Accommodation
- Hotel (Urbany Hostel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore the Gothic Quarter
- Visit Montjuic hilltop
- Swimming in the Mediterranean Sea
- Flamenco show in the evening
Landmarks Gothic Quarter Montjuic - Day 7
Barcelona to French Riviera via Arles
Barcelona to French Riviera via Arles- Accommodation
- Hotel (Beach Hostel (or similar)), Hotel (Ozz Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit the ancient Roman Arena in Arles
- Explore the town of Arles
Landmarks Roman Arena of Arles Arles - Day 8
French Riviera Including Monaco
French Riviera Including Monaco- Accommodation
- Hotel (Beach Hostel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bike ride with Côte d'Azur views
- Visit Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco
- Visit the Royal Palace in Monaco
- Traditional French Riviera meal featuring lavender honey, aioli, and rosé wine
Landmarks Monte Carlo Casino Royal Palace of Monaco Côte d'Azur - Day 9
French Riviera to Venice
French Riviera to Venice- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit a French perfumery and create your own signature fragrance
Landmarks Venice - Day 10
Venice
Venice- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Private boat tour through the canals of Venice to the historical heart
Optional Activities
- Learn to be a Gondolieri (gondola driver)
- Self-guided exploration of Venice
- Gondola ride
- Dining at Venice's restaurants
Landmarks Venice Canals - Day 11
Venice to Florence via Pisa
Venice to Florence via Pisa- Accommodation
- Hotel (Re-Dama Hostel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Explore Florence along the River Arno
- Tuscan experiences with Chianti wine
- View the Florence Duomo
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa River Arno Florence Duomo - Day 12
Florence
Florence- Accommodation
- Hotel (Re-Dama Hostel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Optional walking tour of Florence's heritage streets
- Visit local markets
- Gelato tasting
- Dining at local trattoria
- Visit local wine window
- Day 13
Florence to Rome
Florence to Rome- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))
Optional Activities
- View the Trevi Fountain
- Visit the Pantheon
- Explore Piazza Navona
Landmarks Trevi Fountain Pantheon Piazza Navona - Day 14
Rome
Rome- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit the Colosseum
- Explore Rome's attractions
- Espresso and people-watching
- Dining at a local trattoria with pasta, gelato, and caprese salad
Landmarks Colosseum - Day 15
Rome to Overnight Adriatic Ferry
Rome to Overnight Adriatic Ferry- Accommodation
- Hotel (Overnight Ferry)
Optional Activities
- Optional guided tour of Pompeii
Landmarks Pompeii - Day 16
Overnight Adriatic Ferry to Athens
Overnight Adriatic Ferry to Athens- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dorian Inn (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Optional traditional Greek dinner
Landmarks Corinth Canal - Day 17
Athens
Athens- Meals
- Dinner (Included dinner with your full group)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Evripides (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Athens including the Parthenon and Acropolis
- Visit to the 1896 Olympic Stadium
- Included dinner
Landmarks Parthenon Acropolis 1896 Olympic Stadium - Day 18
Athens to Mykonos
Athens to Mykonos- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paradise Beach (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Mykonos
Landmarks Mykonos Aegean Sea - Day 19
Mykonos
Mykonos- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paradise Beach (or similar))
Optional Activities
- View coastal windmills
- Stroll storybook streets with blue domes
- Shop for evil eye ornaments
- Ocean swimming
- Locally guided walking tour of Mykonos by night
Landmarks Mykonos Windmills - Day 20
Mykonos to Paros
Mykonos to Paros- Accommodation
- Hotel (Asterias (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Paros
Optional Activities
- Visit local family-run winery
- Explore local villages
- Visit fishing village of Naoussa
- Beach time and swimming
Landmarks Paros Naoussa - Day 21
Paros
Paros- Accommodation
- Hotel (Asterias (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Full-day sailing around Paros and nearby islands
- Sunbathing and swimming
- Evening exploration and local dining
- Local nightlife
- Day 22
Paros to Santorini
Paros to Santorini- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked included dinner in Santorini)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kalipso Villas (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Santorini
- Included home-cooked dinner
- Included transfer to Fira
Optional Activities
- Explore Fira and cobbled streets
Landmarks Santorini Fira - Day 23
Santorini
Santorini- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kalipso Villas (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Swim at Perissa Beach
- Taste local domatokeftedes (fried tomato balls)
- Visit Oia
- Explore black sand beach
- Attend a Greek wedding celebration
Landmarks Perissa Beach Oia - Day 24
Santorini to Ios
Santorini to Ios- Meals
- Dinner (Included dinner on Ios)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Far Out Beach Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Ios
- Included dinner
Optional Activities
- Ocean and beach time
Landmarks Ios - Day 25
Ios
Ios- Accommodation
- Hotel (Far Out Beach Resort (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Speedboat safari
- Stroll through village of Chora
- Dine on local specialties (stuffed zucchini flowers, baked feta with olive oil)
- Evening nightlife and entertainment
Landmarks Chora - Day 26
Ios to Athens
Ios to Athens- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Evripides (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing back to Athens
Optional Activities
- Optional farewell dinner
- Day 27
Athens
Athens- Meals
- Breakfast (Final free breakfast)
Included Activities
- Final included breakfast
