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London to Athens (Plus, Start Paris)

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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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Paris

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Paris Porte de Bercy (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry across the English Channel
    • Drive past World War I battlefields in the Valley of the Somme
    • Included dinner in Paris
    • Visit Eiffel Tower in the evening
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Eiffel Tower
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  2. Day 2

    Paris

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Paris Porte de Bercy (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at designer haute couture and French vintage stores
    • Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
    • Explore the Louvre
    • Parisian cabaret show (Nouvelle Eve Cabaret Dinner and Show)
    Landmarks
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Louvre
  3. Day 3

    Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Beaune

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Wine tasting included)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch stop in Beaune
    • Visit Hospices de Beaune
    • Included dinner with wine tasting at the château
    Landmarks
    Hospices de Beaune
  4. Day 4

    Beaujolais Wine Region

    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic in the château gardens)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Picnic in the château gardens with red wine

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise yoga on the château lawn
    • Pool time
  5. Day 5

    Beaujolais Wine Region to Barcelona

    Meals
    Dinner (Family dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sercotel Porta Barcelona Hotel (or similar)), Hotel (Alexandre Fira Congress Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Coach journey to Barcelona with Pyrenees mountain views
    • Included family dinner in Barcelona

    Optional Activities

    • Evening exploring Barcelona
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  6. Day 6

    Barcelona

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sercotel Porta Barcelona Hotel (or similar)), Hotel (Alexandre Fira Congress Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Gothic Quarter
    • Visit Montjuïc hilltop

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in the Mediterranean Sea
    • Flamenco show with dinner
  7. Day 7

    Barcelona to French Riviera via Arles

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hôtel Amarante Cannes (or similar)), Hotel (Appart City Classic Nice Acropolis (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit ancient Roman Arena in Arles
    • Explore provincial French town of Arles

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Arles
    Landmarks
    Roman Arena of Arles
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  8. Day 8

    French Riviera and Monaco

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hôtel Amarante Cannes (or similar)), Hotel (Appart City Classic Nice Acropolis (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride with Côte d'Azur views
    • Visit Monte Carlo Casino
    • Visit Royal Palace
    • Monaco dinner
    Landmarks
    Monte Carlo Casino
    Royal Palace
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  9. Day 9

    French Riviera to Venice

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Riviera dei Dogi (or similar)), Hotel (Hotel San Giuliano (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit traditional French perfumery in Eze and craft signature scent
    • Visit Roman Arena in Verona
    • Visit Juliet's House in Verona

    Optional Activities

    • Make your own signature perfume
    Landmarks
    Roman Arena of Verona
    Juliet's House
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  10. Day 10

    Venice

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Riviera dei Dogi (or similar)), Hotel (Hotel San Giuliano (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Private boat ride through Venice canals

    Optional Activities

    • Guided food tour in Venice
    • Gondola ride
    • Visit Burano Island
    Landmarks
    Burano Island
  11. Day 11

    Venice to Florence via Pisa

    Accommodation
    Hotel (B&B Hotel Firenze Novoli (or similar)), Hotel (Hotel Mirage (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Florence Duomo
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  12. Day 12

    Florence

    Accommodation
    Hotel (B&B Hotel Firenze Novoli (or similar)), Hotel (Hotel Mirage (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Florence
    • Explore traditional leatherwork
    • Visit Duomo
    • Visit Basilica Santa Croce
    • Visit Giotto's Bell Tower
    • Visit Baptistery
    • Visit Piazza della Signoria

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local markets
    • Taste local gelato
    • Visit 14th-century Certosan Monastery
    • Dinner at Tuscan countryside restaurant
    Landmarks
    Florence Duomo
    Basilica Santa Croce
    Giotto's Bell Tower
    Baptistery of Florence
    Piazza della Signoria
  13. Day 13

    Florence to Rome

    Meals
    Lunch (Farm meal at Casale Polegri with bruschetta, focaccia bread with rosemary, risotto or pasta, homemade wine, and dessert)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pineta Palace Hotel Roma (or similar)), Hotel (iH Hotels Roma Z3 (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Casale Polegri organic farm with meal
    • Orientation tour in Rome
    • Visit Trevi Fountain
    • Visit Pantheon
    • Visit Piazza Navona
    Landmarks
    Trevi Fountain
    Pantheon
    Piazza Navona
  14. Day 14

    Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pineta Palace Hotel Roma (or similar)), Hotel (iH Hotels Roma Z3 (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Learn about the Colosseum

    Optional Activities

    • Emperors & Gladiators tour including Colosseum
    • Explore local restaurants and gelato shops
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
  15. Day 15

    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
  16. Day 16

    Overnight Adriatic Ferry to Athens

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Athens Center Square Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sailing the Adriatic
    • View Corinth Canal

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Greek dinner in Athens
    Landmarks
    Corinth Canal
  17. Day 17

    Athens

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Athens with local guide
    • Visit Parthenon
    • Visit Acropolis
    • Visit first modern Olympic Stadium from 1896 Games
    Landmarks
    Parthenon
    Acropolis
    Panathenaic Stadium

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  • London to Athens (Plus, Start Paris) reviewer 1
    August 25th, 2025
    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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  • London to Athens (Plus, Start Paris) reviewer 2
    August 20th, 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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    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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    • ContikiOperatorWritten 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.

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      Lynn

      TravelerWritten 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.

    • ContikiOperatorWritten 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.

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      Lynn

      TravelerWritten 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.

    • ContikiOperatorWritten 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 July 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 14th, 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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