I am 42 and want to do this tour with my 18 year old daughter. If I have already purchased the trip are they not going to allow me on the tour?? How would I be allowed to purchase if I'm not in the age limits??

We would like to inform you that the Contiki trips are specifically tailored for individuals aged 18 to 35 years old. This age range is chosen to ensure that the activities and experiences during the trip are best suited for a young and dynamic demographic.

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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 - 53
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
London to Paris
London to Paris
Meals
Dinner (Included dinner with group)
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Budget Paris Porte de Bercy (or similar))
Included Activities
- View White Cliffs of Dover
- Ferry crossing to France
- Drive past Valley of the Somme
- Evening visit to Eiffel Tower
Landmarks
White Cliffs of Dover
Valley of the Somme
Eiffel Tower
Day 2
Paris
Paris
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Budget Paris Porte de Bercy (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Paris
Optional Activities
- Nouvelle Eve Cabaret Dinner and Show
Landmarks
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Louvre
Day 3
Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Beaune
Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Beaune
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch stop in Beaune), Dinner (Dinner with wine tasting at the château)
Accommodation
Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Hospices de Beaune
- Arrive at Contiki Château
- Dinner with wine tasting at château
Landmarks
Hospices de Beaune
Day 4
Beaujolais Wine Region
Beaujolais Wine Region
Meals
Picnic Lunch (Picnic in the château gardens)
Accommodation
Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))
Included Activities
- Picnic in château gardens with red wine
Optional Activities
- Sunrise yoga on château lawns
Day 5
Beaujolais Wine Region to Barcelona
Beaujolais Wine Region to Barcelona
Meals
Dinner (Included family dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Alexandre Fira Congress Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Drive through Pyrenées mountains
- Border crossing to Spain
- Included family dinner in Barcelona
Landmarks
Pyrenees Mountains
Day 6
Barcelona
Barcelona
Accommodation
Hotel (Alexandre Fira Congress Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Gothic Quarter
- Visit Montjuic
- View Spanish architecture
- Access to Mediterranean Sea
Optional Activities
- Flamenco Show with Dinner
Landmarks
Gothic Quarter
Montjuic
Day 7
Barcelona to French Riviera via Arles
Barcelona to French Riviera via Arles
Meals
Lunch (Lunch stop in Arles)
Accommodation
Hotel (Appart City Classic Nice Acropolis (or similar))
Included Activities
- Drive through Lavender, sunflower and wild herb landscapes
- Visit ancient Roman Arena in Arles
- Explore Arles
Landmarks
Roman Arena, Arles
Day 8
French Riviera and Monaco
French Riviera and Monaco
Accommodation
Hotel (Appart City Classic Nice Acropolis (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore French Riviera
- Visit Monte Carlo Casino
- Visit Royal Palace
Optional Activities
- Explore Nice on Two Wheels (bike ride)
- Monaco Dinner
Landmarks
Monte Carlo Casino
Royal Palace, Monaco
Day 9
French Riviera to Venice
French Riviera to Venice
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel San Giuliano (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit traditional French perfumery in Eze
- Explore Verona
- Visit Romeo and Juliet's House
- Visit Roman Arena in Verona
- Arrive in Venice
Optional Activities
- Make Your Own Signature Perfume
Landmarks
Juliet's House, Verona
Roman Arena, Verona
Day 10
Venice
Venice
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel San Giuliano (or similar))
Included Activities
- Private boat ride through canals
- Access to Venice city centre
Optional Activities
- Guided food tour of Venice
- Gondolas
- Burano Island Cruise & Dinner
Landmarks
Burano Island
Day 11
Venice to Florence via Pisa
Venice to Florence via Pisa
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Mirage (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Travel to Florence
- View River Arno
- View Florence Duomo
Landmarks
Leaning Tower of Pisa
River Arno
Florence Duomo
Day 12
Florence
Florence
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Mirage (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Certosan Monastery & Tuscan Evening
Day 13
Florence to Rome
Florence to Rome
Meals
Lunch (Meal at Casale Polegri organic farm with local pasta, olives, wine, and fresh produce)
Accommodation
Hotel (iH Hotels Roma Z3 (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Casale Polegri organic farm
- Meal at Casale Polegri
- Orientation tour of Rome
- Explore Trevi Fountain
- Explore Pantheon
- Explore Piazza Navona
Landmarks
Trevi Fountain
Pantheon
Piazza Navona
Day 14
Rome
Rome
Accommodation
Hotel (iH Hotels Roma Z3 (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Emperors & Gladiators inc Colosseum
Landmarks
Colosseum
Day 15
Rome to Overnight Adriatic Ferry
Rome to Overnight Adriatic Ferry
Accommodation
Hotel (Overnight Ferry)
Included Activities
- Visit Pompeii archaeological site
- Board overnight Adriatic Ferry
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour of Ancient Pompeii
Landmarks
Pompeii
Day 16
Overnight Adriatic Ferry to Athens
Overnight Adriatic Ferry to Athens
Accommodation
Hotel (Athens Center Square Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry disembarkation at Igoumenitsa
- View Corinth Canal
Optional Activities
- A Traditional Athens Affair
Landmarks
Corinth Canal
Day 17
Athens
Athens
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Athens history
- Visit Parthenon
- Visit Acropolis
- Tour first modern Olympic Stadium
Landmarks
Parthenon
Acropolis
First Modern Olympic Stadium

Landmarks
White Cliffs of Dover
Valley of the Somme
Eiffel Tower

Landmarks
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Louvre

Landmarks
Hospices de Beaune

Landmarks
Pyrenees Mountains

Landmarks
Gothic Quarter
Montjuic

Landmarks
Roman Arena, Arles

Landmarks
Monte Carlo Casino
Royal Palace, Monaco

Landmarks
Juliet's House, Verona
Roman Arena, Verona

Landmarks
Burano Island

Landmarks
Leaning Tower of Pisa
River Arno
Florence Duomo

Landmarks
Trevi Fountain
Pantheon
Piazza Navona

Landmarks
Colosseum

Landmarks
Pompeii

Landmarks
Corinth Canal

Landmarks
Parthenon
Acropolis
First Modern Olympic Stadium

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Ibis Budget Paris Porte de Bercy (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Château de Cruix (or similar)
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Alexandre Fira Congress Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Appart City Classic Nice Acropolis (or similar)
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Hotel San Giuliano (or similar)
Hotel
Days 9, 10
Hotel Mirage (or similar)
Hotel
Days 11, 12
iH Hotels Roma Z3 (or similar)
Hotel
Days 13, 14
Overnight Ferry
Hotel
day 15
Athens Center Square Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
day 16

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Rating: 4.7 (6,340 reviews)
Response time: 5 hours
Response rate: 88%
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5.0

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.7

Dylan5.0•August 2025
Led by Courtney
Courtney our trip manager is amazing. She did a wonderful job of making the trip special, bonding the group together...
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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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Eamonn5.0•August 2025
Courtney is an incredible guide! We felt privileged to have her running our contiki tour, and feel she balanced the...
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Traveled in July 2025
Reply from: Contiki
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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Lynn
Asked on June 28th, 2024
I am 42 and want to do this tour with my 18 year old daughter. If I have already purchased the trip are they not going to allow me on the tour?? How would I be allowed to purchase if I'm not in the age limits??
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- ContikiOperator•Written June 2024
  We would like to inform you that the Contiki trips are specifically tailored for individuals aged 18 to 35 years old. This age range is chosen to ensure that the activities and experiences during the trip are best suited for a young and dynamic demographic.
- L
  Lynn
  Traveler•Written July 2024
  I took out a loan to pay for this trip and this is the last time my daughter and I will be able to travel together for a long time. I know I am older but I can keep up, I am a nurse who works in the emergency room and and running on my feet all night long working 12 hour shifts. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for us please let us join.
- ContikiOperator•Written July 2024
  We appreciate the effort you have put into organising this trip for you and your daughter and regret that we cannot book both of you on this Contiki adventure. Contiki, being a youth operator, strictly enforces a cut-off age of 35 years old, which prevents us from accommodating your request at this time.
- L
  Lynn
  Traveler•Written July 2024
  I don't understand how you can put an age limit on an adventure like this is!! It is both disappointing and disheartening especially after I had told my daughter all about it and now have to break her heart and tell her it isn't happening.
- ContikiOperator•Written July 2024
  The age limit on these tours is set as they are a youth group tour. Anyone, over the age limit can not join and there are no exceptions to this.

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- For any tour departing before October 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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