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London to Barcelona Quest (Standard, Start London, Age 18-22) (including Somme)

8 days
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From London to Barcelona
4.7
17 traveler reviews
  • Tourist admires the intricate stonework of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, framed by trees on a sunny day
  • Paris skyline with Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides.
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral under a blue sky.
  • Panoramic view of Bordeaux with the Garonne River.
  • San Sebastian cityscape with beach and mountains.
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  • Two people holding a map in front of a fountain and building in Barcelona.
  • Sagrada Familia in Barcelona against a blue sky.
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Contiki
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 18-22
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Paris

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

    Included Activities

    • Night tour of Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Explore 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

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Louvre
    • Admire Notre Dame Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner and cabaret show
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
    Louvre
    Champs-Élysées
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
  3. Day 3

    Paris to Bordeaux

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

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting scenic stroll through local Bordeaux wines
    Landmarks
    Miroir d'eau
    Palais de la Bourse
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Bordeaux to San Sebastian

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

    Optional Activities

    • Pintxos tour
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    San Sebastian

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

    Included Activities

    • Explore Parte Vieja
    • Explore Playa de la Concha
    • Explore Centro Romántico
    Landmarks
    Parte Vieja
    Playa de la Concha
  6. Day 6

    San Sebastian to Barcelona

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

    Optional Activities

    • Evening Flamenco show
    Landmarks
    Gothic Quarter
    Las Ramblas
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  7. Day 7

    Barcelona

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Parc Güell
    • Beach time

    Optional Activities

    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - cooking class and meal preparation
    Landmarks
    Parc Güell
  8. Day 8

    Barcelona

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Ibis Budget Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Koisi Hostel (or similar)

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    Days 4, 5

  • Generator Barcelona (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

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Contiki

4.7
(6,246 reviews)
This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

563

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

96%

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Traveler Reviews

4.7
Overall rating based on 17 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    4.2
  • Tour Operator
    4.7

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  • M
    April 24th, 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...
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    Traveled in April 2023
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thanks for your review. We're delighted you had such a wonderful experience and look forward to travelling with you again.
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  • J
    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...
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    Traveled in May 2023
    Reply from: Contiki
    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.
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  • I
    February 24th, 2024
    Best trip with awesome people!
    Traveled in February 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thanks for such a positive review. We're delighted you had such a wonderful experience and look forward to travelling with you again soon.
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  • D
    January 14th, 2023
    Great time, would definitely recommend.
    Traveled in January 2023
    Reply from: Contiki
    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.
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  • M
    June 27th, 2019
    In one word? Incredible. I have so many memories and new friends. Fantastic way to see several places in a short...
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    • Group of women posing in front of a large, intricate structure.
    • Woman posing as if holding the tip of a glass pyramid with people around.
    • Woman posing between two stone columns with a city view below.
    • London to Barcelona Quest (Standard, Start London, Age 18-22) (including Somme) customer review photo
    • London to Barcelona Quest (Standard, Start London, Age 18-22) (including Somme) customer review photo
    • Group of women posing joyfully in front of a waterfront at sunset.
    Traveled in June 2019
    Reply from: Contiki
    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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  • London to Barcelona Quest (Standard, Start London, Age 18-22) (including Somme) reviewer 6
    May 11th, 2019
    The best vacations ever!
    Traveled in April 2019
    Reply from: Contiki
    Hey Pedro, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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  • J
    May 10th, 2019
    Remi was excellent! He was very knowledgeable, and he was great accommodating myself and my girlfriend. He made sure...
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    Traveled in April 2019
    Reply from: Contiki
    Hey Justin, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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  • D
    May 2nd, 2019
    Remi was a fantastic tour manager with good knowledge, good energy, and detailed daily sheets. Amazing!
    Traveled in May 2019
    Reply from: Contiki
    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.
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  • 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,...
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    Traveled in February 2016
    Reply from: Contiki
    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.
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  • Y
    December 2nd, 2016
    Rhi was amazing! Had a bunch of recommendations for us & was so helpful! She was also always super funny and made the...
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    Traveled in March 2016
    Reply from: Contiki
    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.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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