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London to Athens (Standard, Start Paris)

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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 43
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Paris

    Meals
    Dinner (Delicious included dinner in Paris)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at arrival in Paris

    Optional Activities

    • View White Cliffs of Dover
    • Observe Valley of the Somme
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Valley of the Somme
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  2. Day 2

    Paris

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Shop at designer haute couture or French vintage stores
    • Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
    • Visit the Louvre
    • Have French meal with the group
    • Cabaret show in Montmartre
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Louvre
    Montmartre
  3. Day 3

    Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Fontainebleau

    Meals
    Dinner (Included dinner and wine tasting at the château)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Château Fontainebleau
    • Explore Château Fontainebleau gardens
    • Dinner and wine tasting at Beaujolais château
    Landmarks
    Château de Fontainebleau
  4. Day 4

    Beaujolais Wine Region

    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic in the gardens with red wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Picnic in the château gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise yoga on château lawns
    • Relax in courtyard with coffee and croissant
    • Lounge by the pool
  5. Day 5

    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

    • Explore Barcelona city
    Landmarks
    Pyrénées
  6. Day 6

    Barcelona

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Urbany Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Gothic Quarter
    • Visit Montjuïc hilltop
    • Swim in Mediterranean Sea
    • Flamenco show in evening
    Landmarks
    Gothic Quarter
    Montjuïc
  7. Day 7

    Barcelona to French Riviera via Arles

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar)), Hotel (Beach Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • View Roman Arena in Arles
    • Explore Arles
    Landmarks
    Roman Arena of Arles
  8. Day 8

    French Riviera Including Monaco

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar)), Hotel (Beach Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Taste lavender honey, aioli, and rosé wine
    • Bike ride with Côte d'Azur views
    • Visit Monte Carlo Casino
    • Visit Royal Palace in Monaco
    Landmarks
    Monte Carlo Casino
    Royal Palace of Monaco
  9. Day 9

    French Riviera to Venice

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit French perfumery and create signature fragrance
    Landmarks
    Venice
  10. Day 10

    Venice

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Private boat tour of Venice canals

    Optional Activities

    • Learn to be a Gondolier
    • Explore Venice independently
    • Visit restaurants
    • Gondola ride
    Landmarks
    Venice Canals
  11. Day 11

    Venice to Florence via Pisa

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Re-Dama Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Optional Activities

    • Photo at Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • Explore Florence
    • Walk along River Arno
    • Tuscan meal with Chianti wine
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Florence Duomo
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  12. Day 12

    Florence

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mirage (or similar)), Hotel (Re-Dama Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Optional guided walking tour
    • Explore local markets
    • Eat gelato
    • Dinner at local trattoria
    • Visit local wine window
    Landmarks
    River Arno
  13. Day 13

    Florence to Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • View Trevi Fountain
    • View Pantheon
    • View Piazza Navona
    Landmarks
    Trevi Fountain
    Pantheon
    Piazza Navona
  14. Day 14

    Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Learn about the Colosseum
    • Explore Rome
    • Enjoy espresso and people-watching
    • Dinner at local trattoria
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
  15. Day 15

    Rome to Overnight Adriatic Ferry

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Overnight Ferry)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Pompeii
    Landmarks
    Pompeii
  16. Day 16

    Overnight Adriatic Ferry to Athens

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dorian Inn (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • View Corinth Canal

    Optional Activities

    • Optional traditional Greek dinner
    Landmarks
    Corinth Canal
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  17. Day 17

    Athens

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Parthenon
    • Guided tour of Acropolis
    • Visit first modern Olympic Stadium (1896)
    Landmarks
    Parthenon
    Acropolis
    Panathenaic Stadium
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  • London to Athens (Standard, Start Paris) reviewer 1
    August 25th, 2025
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    Courtney our trip manager is amazing. She did a wonderful job of making the trip special, bonding the group together...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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    Thank you very much for travelling with us and for taking the time to share your kind words. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your trip and that your Trip Manager made such a positive difference to your experience. It is wonderful to know that her efforts to bring the group together and her thoughtful daily tips and insights were so greatly appreciated. We are very proud to have her on our team and will be sure to pass on your kind feedback, which we know she will treasure. We are so pleased your journey was made special and memorable, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another adventure with us in the future.
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  • London to Athens (Standard, Start Paris) reviewer 2
    August 20th, 2025
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    Courtney is an incredible guide! We felt privileged to have her running our contiki tour, and feel she balanced the...
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    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your Contiki experience and that the Trip Manager played such a special role in making your journey memorable. It is fantastic to know that her knowledge, thoughtful planning, engaging history lessons and balance between fun and responsibility made such a positive impression. We truly appreciate your kind words and will be sure to share your praise with the Trip Manager and our wider team. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure in the future.
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    Joyce

    Asked on November 21st, 2023

    I want to join a tour to travel to London, Italy, and Athen. Can I join the tour from Paris as I will be in Paris on 2 Dec. I will stay for 13 to 14 days, not 17 days

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten November 2023

      As we check on our system that may fit on your ideal trip, some trips have a start location in Paris however the trip will be longer than your request. Some of the trips we have provided covers all of your ideal trip locations.

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    Chelsea

    Asked on September 14th, 2023

    Is there an option of getting a private room at a hostel? How does the bookings of the accommodation work and what are the hostels and hotels called that are included in this trip?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten September 2023

      For this trip, we have a standard and plus version. The standard would have accommodation in hostels which would be shared rooming with 4-6 travelers of the same gender. The plus version is accommodation in hotels would allow you to have a private room with your partner!

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      Chelsea

      TravelerWritten September 2023

      How much more would the plus Version be? Also what are the names of the hotels and hostels included in the trip? Is there available pictures?

    • ContikiOperatorWritten September 2023

      Pricing can vary depending on departure and the hotels/hostels can vary as well. Here is the link to the trip on our site where you can view the accommodations that we frequently book each night and you can view pricing under the "dates and pricing" tab.

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