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European Quest (Hostels, Winter Until Mar '27, Start Paris, Classic)

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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 - 50
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    London to Paris

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

    Included Activities

    • Ferry across the English Channel
    • Tour of Valley of the Somme World War I battlefields
    • Night tour of Paris
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Valley of the Somme
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  3. Day 2

    Paris

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

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner and cabaret show
    Landmarks
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Louvre
  4. Day 3

    Paris to Bordeaux

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

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic wine-tasting stroll through local wines and sights
    Landmarks
    Miroir d'eau
  5. 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
  6. Day 5

    San Sebastian

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

    Included Activities

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

    San Sebastian to Barcelona

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

    Optional Activities

    • Evening Flamenco show
    Landmarks
    Barcelona Beach
  8. Day 7

    Barcelona

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Parc Güell
    • Beach time
    • Explore backstreets with tapas and paella

    Optional Activities

    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® cooking experience with dinner
    Landmarks
    Parc Güell
  9. Day 8

    Barcelona to French Riviera

    Barcelona to French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar))
  10. Day 9

    French Riviera

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

    Optional Activities

    • Morning bike ride along the coastline
    • Visit Monte Carlo Casino
    • Visit Royal Palace in Monaco
    Landmarks
    Monte Carlo Casino
    Royal Palace in Monaco
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  11. 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

    • Explore Cinque Terre UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Access to rail pass for exploring villages

    Optional Activities

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

    Pisa to Florence

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • Explore Pisa markets
    • Artworks viewing
    • Included leather demonstration

    Optional Activities

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

    Florence to Sorrento

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Sorrento

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

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along Amalfi Coast
    • Stop in Amalfi town
    • Visit lemon farm
    • Stroll along Sorrento cliffs
    • Explore Sorrento historical centre
    • Taste local gnocchi
    Landmarks
    Amalfi Coast
    Amalfi
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  15. Day 14

    Sorrento to Rome

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Pompeii Roman city remains
    Landmarks
    Pompeii
    Mt. Vesuvius
  16. Day 15

    Rome

    Rome
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    Breakfast
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    Hotel (Generator Rome (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • View Colosseum
    • Explore Roman architecture

    Optional Activities

    • Pasta cooking class with dinner
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
  17. Day 16

    Rome to Venice

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

    Included Activities

    • Explore Verona
    • Visit Roman Arena in Verona
    Landmarks
    Roman Arena
  18. Day 17

    Venice

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

    Included Activities

    • Private motoscafo boat tour of Venice canals

    Optional Activities

    • Food tour
    • Gondola ride
    Landmarks
    Venice Canals
  19. Day 18

    Venice to Salzburg

    Venice to Salzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A&O Salzburg (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hohensalzburg fortress

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local farm and authentic Austrian dinner
    Landmarks
    Hohensalzburg
  20. Day 19

    Salzburg to Prague

    Salzburg to Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Prague
  21. Day 20

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Shop for Bohemian beads and amber jewelry
    • Explore Old Town lanes and courtyards
    • Visit roof bar with city views
    Landmarks
    Old Town
  22. Day 21

    Prague to Berlin

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

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Dresden
    • Explore Berlin Wall
    Landmarks
    Frauenkirche
    Berlin Wall
    Royal Residence
  23. Day 22

    Berlin

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Checkpoint Charlie
    • Explore side streets and local attractions
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
  24. Day 23

    Berlin to Amsterdam

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

    Optional Activities

    • Optional comedy show
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
  25. Day 24

    Amsterdam

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

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Dutch dinner at Westerhuys on Prinsengracht canal
    Landmarks
    Prinsengracht
  26. Day 25

    Amsterdam to London

    Amsterdam to London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Schiphol Airport
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    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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    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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    Tomasz5.0December 2024
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    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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    Thank you for your great feedback and travelling with us. We hope to see you again soon.
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    Rhys5.0September 2024
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    Courtney was fantastic.
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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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    Amazing tour guide. Going above and beyond to provide tour information to ensure the best experience for all travellers
    Traveled in May 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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  • Zoe5.0September 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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    Madi5.0September 2024
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    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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    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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    Loved my first contiki! Courtney was great! Her tours were interesting, she always had games for long coach rides,...
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    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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  • Chelsea5.0September 2024
    Led by Courtney
    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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    Thank you for being our guest and travelling with us. We hope to adventure with you again soon.
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  • Riley5.0September 2024
    Everything was great some how exceeded expectations which were already really high, the itinerary was great got to...
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