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London to Barcelona Quest (Winter, Start Paris, Classic)

8 days
From Paris to Barcelona
4.7
17 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 - 50
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Paris

    Your trip starts in London, and from there you'll head toward the English Channel to catch a ferry. The White Cliffs of Dover come into view as you cross over to Calais, and then you'll spend time walking through World War I battlefield sites in the Valley of the Somme. By evening, you'll arrive in Paris for a nighttime tour of the city.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Night-time city tour of Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Explore White Cliffs of Dover
    • Visit World War I battlefields in the Valley of the Somme
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Valley of the Somme
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  2. Day 2

    Paris

    After breakfast, you have time to walk through Paris checking out haute couture shops and visiting Notre Dame Cathedral. The Louvre takes up a good portion of your day, then later you'll grab dinner and catch a cabaret show in the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner and cabaret show)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
    • Visit the Louvre
    • Dinner and cabaret show

    Optional Activities

    • Browse haute couture shops
    • Enjoy coffee and crêpes
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Louvre
  3. Day 3

    Paris to Bordeaux

    You'll leave Paris this morning and travel to Bordeaux, a city with centuries of wine production history. Once there, you can walk around and see the Miroir d'eau, a reflecting pool that creates a striking effect in the city center.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting in Bordeaux
    • Stroll around Palais de la Bourse and downtown Bordeaux
    • Enjoy wine by the river
    Landmarks
    Miroir d'eau
    Palais de la Bourse
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  4. Day 4

    Bordeaux to San Sebastian

    From Bordeaux, you'll head south toward the Spanish border to reach San Sebastian, a coastal town with real character. Spend the afternoon watching people and visiting the aquarium to see Isla de Santa Clara. The rest of your evening is open for you to explore the town on your own.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Koisi Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit the aquarium with views of Isla de Santa Clara

    Optional Activities

    • People watch in San Sebastian
    • Take a walk around the town
    Landmarks
    Isla de Santa Clara
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  5. Day 5

    San Sebastian

    Today focuses on San Sebastian's neighborhoods and beaches. You'll wander through Parte Vieja with its narrow streets, take a stroll along Playa de la Concha where locals spend their time, and walk through Centro Romántico to see the cobblestone roads and soak in the coastal feel of the place.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Koisi Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Parte Vieja
    • Visit Playa de la Concha
    • Discover Centro Romántico
    • Walk cobblestone roads
    Landmarks
    Parte Vieja
    Playa de la Concha
  6. Day 6

    San Sebastian to Barcelona

    You'll leave San Sebastian and drive through Spain toward Barcelona. Along the way, you'll stop at a baroque basilica that blends Islamic and Gothic styles. Later, you'll arrive at Barcelona's coast and get your first look at the city's distinctive gothic architecture, bustling streets, and beach scene.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Barcelona (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit baroque basilica with Islamic and Gothic architecture

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Barcelona's Gothic Quarter
    • Visit Las Ramblas
    • Explore Barcelona's beaches
    • Experience Barcelona's nightlife
    Landmarks
    Barcelona Gothic Quarter
    Las Ramblas
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  7. Day 7

    Barcelona

    Barcelona's main attractions fill your day. You'll see Sagrada Familia, the famous basilica that Gaudí designed, and check out Parc Güell with its colorful mosaics and city views. After that, you can relax at the beach or head into the backstreets to find tapas bars, paella spots, and sangria.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Barcelona (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sagrada Familia

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Parc Güell
    • Visit Barcelona's beaches
    • Sample tapas and paella in backstreets
    • Enjoy sangria
    Landmarks
    Sagrada Familia
    Parc Güell
  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Your journey through France and Spain comes to an end today. Take some time to reflect on what you've seen and done before you head home or move on to your next destination.

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Food
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    4.2
  • 4.7
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  • MC
    · April 25th, 2024
    I had the time of my life and learned so much! Our guide Ri was absolutely amazing and we had so much fun with her. I made friends and memories for life!
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thanks for your review. We're delighted you had such a wonderful experience and look forward to travelling with you again.
    Trip date: April 2023
  • JC
    · April 24th, 2024
    We had Rianna as our contiki trip manager and let me say she made it one to remember!! It was her first trip and we couldn’t even tell seemed like she had years of knowledge and experience. You can tell she cares about her travellers and her passion for her work is genuine. Would highly recommend
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thanks for sharing your positive experience with us! We're thrilled to hear your Trip Manager made a great impression on your group. We look forward to welcoming you on another Contiki adventure soon.
    Trip date: May 2023
  • IW
    · February 24th, 2024
    Best trip with awesome people!
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Thanks for such a positive review. We're delighted you had such a wonderful experience and look forward to travelling with you again soon.
    Trip date: February 2024
  • DC
    · January 14th, 2023
    Great time, would definitely recommend.
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    Contiki commented on this review
    We're delighted you had such an incredible journey and that our team was able to make this an unforgettable experience. Thanks for reviewing your recent Contiki trip, and we appreciate you recommending the trip.
    Trip date: January 2023
  • MD
    · June 27th, 2019
    In one word? Incredible. I have so many memories and new friends. Fantastic way to see several places in a short amount of time. My only regret is not doing the longer portion of the tour... next time!
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Hey Melissa, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so pleased to know you had an incredible trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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    Trip date: June 2019
  • London to Barcelona Quest (Winter, Start Paris, Classic) reviewer 6
    · May 11th, 2019
    The best vacations ever!
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Hey Pedro, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
    Trip date: April 2019
  • J
    · May 10th, 2019
    Remi was excellent! He was very knowledgeable, and he was great accommodating myself and my girlfriend. He made sure to optimize our trip experience through providing us with all the information we needed.
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Hey Justin, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
    Trip date: April 2019
  • D
    · May 2nd, 2019
    Remi was a fantastic tour manager with good knowledge, good energy, and detailed daily sheets. Amazing!
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Hey Dawnlina, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so pleased to know you had an amazing trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
    Trip date: May 2019
  • J
    · December 3rd, 2016
    If you are traveling alone or with your partner or with your friends in your youth and wants to see more in a trip, choose Contiki! Happy with the friends I met and the guide, Kassie was very friendly and helpful. Makes it a memorable trip
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Hey Jen, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so pleased to know you had a memorable trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
    Trip date: February 2016
  • Y
    · December 3rd, 2016
    Rhi was amazing! Had a bunch of recommendations for us & was so helpful! She was also always super funny and made the trip 100x better!
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Hey Yanell, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so pleased to know you had an amazing time. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
    Trip date: March 2016

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