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

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Paris

    London to Paris
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Night tour of Paris

    Optional Activities

    • World War I battlefield exploration in Valley of the Somme
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Valley of the Somme
  2. Day 2

    Paris

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
    • Explore the Louvre Museum
    • Shopping at Champs-Élysées
    • Dinner and cabaret show
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Louvre
    Champs-Élysées
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
  3. Day 3

    Paris to Bordeaux

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

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting and scenic stroll through local vineyards
    Landmarks
    Miroir d'eau
  4. Day 4

    Bordeaux to San Sebastian

    Bordeaux to San Sebastian
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cats Hostel San Sebastián (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Pintxos tour
    Landmarks
    San Sebastian
  5. Day 5

    San Sebastian

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

    Included Activities

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

    San Sebastian to Barcelona

    San Sebastian to Barcelona
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Barcelona (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Flamenco show
    Landmarks
    Basilica
  7. Day 7

    Barcelona

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Parc Güell
    • Beach time
    • Explore backstreets with tapas and paella
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® cooking class and dinner
    Landmarks
    Parc Güell
  8. Day 8

    Barcelona to French Riviera

    Barcelona to French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Beach Hostel (or similar)), Hotel (Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dinner
  9. Day 9

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Beach Hostel (or similar)), Hotel (Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Morning bike ride along the coastline
    • Visit to Monte Carlo Casino
    • Visit to Royal Palace in Monaco
    Landmarks
    Monte Carlo Casino
    Royal Palace
  10. Day 10

    French Riviera to Pisa via Cinque Terre

    French Riviera to Pisa via Cinque Terre
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (B&B Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Rail pass for Cinque Terre exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking in Cinque Terre
    • Food crawl in Cinque Terre
    • Wine tasting in Cinque Terre
    Landmarks
    Cinque Terre
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Pisa to Florence

    Pisa to Florence
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A&O Florence (or similar)), Hotel (A&O Hostel Firenze Campo Di Marte (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • Leather craftsmanship demonstration

    Optional Activities

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

    Florence to Sorrento

    Florence to Sorrento
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sisters Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to La Sorgente mozzarella farm with authentic Italian meal
    Landmarks
    La Sorgente
  13. Day 13

    Sorrento

    Sorrento
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sisters Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Day trip to Capri

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise around Capri with swim stops
    • Explore Sorrento's historical center
    • Local gnocchi dining
    Landmarks
    Capri
  14. Day 14

    Sorrento to Rome

    Sorrento to Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Rome (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Pompeii

    Optional Activities

    • View of Mount Vesuvius
    Landmarks
    Amalfi Coast
    Pompeii
    Mount Vesuvius
  15. Day 15

    Rome

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

    Included Activities

    • Colosseum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Optional pasta cooking class with dinner
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
  16. Day 16

    Rome to Venice

    Rome to Venice
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Verona
    • Juliet's House visit
    • Roman Arena visit
    Landmarks
    Juliet's House
    Roman Arena
  17. Day 17

    Venice

    Venice
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Private motoscafo ride to historical center

    Optional Activities

    • Food tour
    • Gondola ride
    • Self-guided exploration
    Landmarks
    Venice
  18. Day 18

    Venice to Hopfgarten im Brixental

    Venice to Hopfgarten im Brixental
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    Hopfgarten im Brixental

    Hopfgarten im Brixental
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour through green mountains and valleys
    • Tandem paragliding
    • Stroll around the setting
    • Mountain gondola ride
    • Relax at the chalet with hot chocolate
  20. Day 20

    Hopfgarten im Brixental to Munich

    Hopfgarten im Brixental to Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ramada Encore by Wyndham Munich Messe (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Dachau Concentration Camp memorial

    Optional Activities

    • Explore peaceful gardens in Munich
    • Bike tour in Munich
    • Visit to legendary beer hall
    Landmarks
    Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
  21. Day 21

    Munich to Berlin via Leipzig

    Munich to Berlin via Leipzig
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A conveniently located hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner in Berlin
    • Tour of Berlin's top sights

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Leipzig
    Landmarks
    Leipzig
  22. Day 22

    Berlin

    Berlin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Historical walking tour including Checkpoint Charlie and Hitler's bunker site
    • Street art and counter-culture walking tour
    • Berlin nightlife exploration
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
    Tiergarten
    Alexanderplatz
    Russian War Memorial
    Brandenburg Gate
    Reichstag
  23. Day 23

    Berlin to Amsterdam

    Berlin to Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dinner in Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Comedy show
    • Canal exploration
  24. Day 24

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Dutch meal at a local cheese-making farm)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Dutch meal at local cheese-making farm
    • Clog-making demonstration
    • Local game learning

    Optional Activities

    • Visit STRAAT Museum
    • Canal cruise
    • Self-guided exploration
    Landmarks
    STRAAT Museum
  25. Day 25

    Amsterdam to London

    Amsterdam to London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to Schiphol Airport
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    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 4
    September 14th, 2024
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    Courtney was fantastic.
    Traveled in May 2024
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    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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    September 14th, 2024
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    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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    September 14th, 2024
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    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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    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
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    September 12th, 2024
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    September 12th, 2024
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