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European Quest (Standard, Start Paris, Age 18-22)

25 days
From Paris to London
4.7
143 traveler reviews
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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 - 53
Ages 18-22
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Paris

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

    Included Activities

    • Night tour of Paris

    Optional Activities

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

    Paris

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

    Optional Activities

    • Explore haute couture shops
    • Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
    • Explore the Louvre Museum
    • Attend dinner and cabaret show
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Louvre
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
    Champs-Élysées
  3. Day 3

    Paris to Bordeaux

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

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting tour with scenic stroll through Bordeaux
    Landmarks
    Miroir d'eau
    Palais de la Bourse
  4. Day 4

    Bordeaux to San Sebastian

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cats Hostel San Sebastián (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Pintxos tour
  5. Day 5

    San Sebastian

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cats Hostel San Sebastián (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Parte Vieja, Playa de la Concha, and Centro Romántico
    • Dinner
    Landmarks
    Parte Vieja
    Playa de la Concha
    Centro Romántico
  6. Day 6

    San Sebastian to Barcelona

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Barcelona (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Flamenco show
    • Visit beaches
    Landmarks
    Gothic Quarter
    Las Ramblas
  7. Day 7

    Barcelona

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Barcelona (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Parc Güell
    • Beach time
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Cooking Experience - hands-on meal preparation and tasting
    Landmarks
    Parc Güell
  8. Day 8

    Barcelona to French Riviera

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Beach Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dinner
  9. Day 9

    French Riviera

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Beach Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride with coastal backdrop
    • Visit Monte Carlo Casino
    • Visit Royal Palace in Monaco
    Landmarks
    Monte Carlo Casino
    Royal Palace
  10. Day 10

    French Riviera to Pisa via Cinque Terre

    Accommodation
    Hotel (B&B Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Rail pass for Cinque Terre villages

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking in Cinque Terre
    • Food crawl
    • Wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Cinque Terre National Park
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  11. Day 11

    Pisa to Florence

    Accommodation
    Hotel (A&O Florence (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • Leather craftsmanship demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Pisa's markets
    • Tuscan dinner with antipasti and wine (Free Time Add-On)
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
  12. Day 12

    Florence to Sorrento

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sisters Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit La Sorgente mozzarella farm - authentic Italian meal with fresh mozzarella, olive oil, and limoncello
  13. Day 13

    Sorrento to Capri

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sisters Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise around Capri with swim stops and coastal views
    Landmarks
    Capri
  14. Day 14

    Sorrento to Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Rome (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Pompeii Roman ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Views of Mt. Vesuvius
    Landmarks
    Pompeii
    Mt. Vesuvius
  15. Day 15

    Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Rome (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Pasta cooking class with dinner (Free Time Add-On)
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
  16. Day 16

    Rome to Venice

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Juliet's House
    • Explore Roman Arena
    Landmarks
    Juliet's House
    Roman Arena
  17. Day 17

    Venice

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Private motoscafo ride through Venice canals

    Optional Activities

    • Food tour
    • Gondola ride
    Landmarks
    St. Mark's Square
  18. Day 18

    Venice to Hopfgarten im Brixental

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • White-water rafting
    Landmarks
    Dolomite Mountains
  19. Day 19

    Hopfgarten im Brixental

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour through mountains and valleys
    • Tandem paragliding
    • Mountain gondola ride
    • Leisurely strolls around the chalet grounds
  20. Day 20

    Hopfgarten im Brixental to Munich

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ramada Encore by Wyndham Munich Messe (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dachau Concentration Camp memorial

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour of Munich
    • Visit traditional Bavarian beer hall
    Landmarks
    Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
  21. Day 21

    Munich to Berlin via Leipzig

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A conveniently located hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner
    • Evening tour of Berlin's top sights
    Landmarks
    Tiergarten
    Alexanderplatz
    Russian War Memorial
    Brandenburg Gate
    Reichstag
  22. Day 22

    Berlin

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Historical walking tour - Checkpoint Charlie and Hitler's bunker
    • Alternative street art and counter-culture walking tour
    • Underground raves or basement cocktail lounges
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
    Hitler's Bunker
    East Side Gallery
  23. Day 23

    Berlin to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Comedy show
  24. Day 24

    Amsterdam

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • STRAAT Museum - street art and graffiti
    • Canal cruise
    • Traditional Dutch meal at cheese-making farm with clog-making and local games instruction
  25. Day 25

    Amsterdam to London

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4.7
Overall rating based on 143 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
    4.2
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    November 7th, 2025
    Had the best time, got to see so much over a short time so very busy, dem had so much knowledge about every where we...
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    Traveled in July 2023
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you very much for travelling with us and for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful time and were able to see so much, even within a short and busy itinerary. It is fantastic to know that our team’s knowledge enhanced your experience and that you felt safe and well supported throughout, particularly on your first trip overseas alone. Your comfort and confidence are very important to us, and we are thrilled that you felt in safe hands the entire time. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future.
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  • European Quest (Standard, Start Paris, Age 18-22) reviewer 2
    December 17th, 2024
    Riana is an amazing tour guide. She has huge knowledge about the places and she shares that with the travelers. She...
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    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for your sharing your kind words about the Trip Manager and your experience. Thanks for being our adventure buddy.
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  • A
    December 17th, 2024
    Riana is an amazing tour guide. She has huge knowledge about the places and she shares that with the travelers. She...
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    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for your great feedback and travelling with us. We hope to see you again soon.
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  • European Quest (Standard, Start Paris, Age 18-22) reviewer 4
    September 14th, 2024
    Courtney was fantastic.
    Traveled in May 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    We're so stoked that you had an awesome trip and that our Trip Manager really made a positive impact on your experience. Thanks for choosing Contiki as your adventure buddy. Your feedback means a lot to us.
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  • J
    September 14th, 2024
    Amazing tour guide. Going above and beyond to provide tour information to ensure the best experience for all travellers
    Traveled in May 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    We're absolutely thrilled that you had an amazing trip and that our Trip Manager made such a positive impact on your experience. Thank you for choosing Contiki as your adventure companion—we sincerely value your feedback.
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  • Z
    September 14th, 2024
    Courtney was the best tour guide we could have had to take us around Europe. Loved her enthusiasm and passion towards...
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    Traveled in May 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    We're thrilled that you enjoyed your trip and our Trip Manager positively impacted your experience. Thank you for choosing Contiki as your adventure companion - we truly value your feedback.
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  • European Quest (Standard, Start Paris, Age 18-22) reviewer 7
    September 13th, 2024
    It was an amazing tour filled with so many great opportunities in general from contiki but Courtney added on so many...
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    Traveled in May 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thanks for your feedback. It’s fantastic to read you enjoyed the trip and that the Trip manager positively impacted your experience. Thank you for selecting Contiki as your adventure partner.
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  • M
    September 12th, 2024
    Loved my first contiki! Courtney was great! Her tours were interesting, she always had games for long coach rides,...
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    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time on your trip and that our Trip Manager played a key role in making your experience special. Thank you so much for choosing Contiki as your adventure companion - your feedback means the world to us.
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  • C
    September 12th, 2024
    I was fortunate enough to have Courtney as my trip manager for the European Quest trip starting 31-05-2024. This was...
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    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for being our guest and travelling with us. We hope to adventure with you again soon.
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  • R
    September 12th, 2024
    Everything was great some how exceeded expectations which were already really high, the itinerary was great got to...
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    Traveled in May 2024
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    We're delighted that you had a wonderful time on your trip and that our Trip Manager positively impacted your experience. Thank you for choosing Contiki as your adventure companion - your feedback is greatly appreciated.
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types L, C, E, F, D, M, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types L, C, E, F, D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types L, C, E, F, G.

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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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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    • For any tour departing before July 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 6th, 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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