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

25 days
From Paris to London
4.7 (144 reviews)

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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

    • Tour of Paris by night

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Valley of the Somme World War I battlefields
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Valley of the Somme
    Eiffel Tower
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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
    Champs-Élysées
    Arc de Triomphe
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  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 walk
    Landmarks
    Miroir d'eau
    Palais de la Bourse
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  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

    • Flamenco show
    Landmarks
    Barcelona Beach
  8. Day 7

    Barcelona

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

    Optional Activities

    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience cooking class with dinner
    Landmarks
    Parc Güell
    Las Ramblas
    Gothic Quarter
  9. Day 8

    Barcelona to French Riviera

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

    Included Activities

    • Travel along French Riviera coastline
    Landmarks
    French Riviera
  10. Day 9

    French Riviera

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

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride with coastline backdrop
    • Visit Monte Carlo Casino
    • Visit Royal Palace in Monaco
    Landmarks
    Monte Carlo Casino
    Royal Palace
  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

    • Rail pass for Cinque Terre villages
    • Access to Cinque Terre hiking trails

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking around Cinque Terre
    • Food crawl in Cinque Terre
    • Wine tasting in Cinque Terre
    Landmarks
    Cinque Terre National Park
  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
    • Included leather art 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 family mozzarella farm with authentic Italian meal
    Landmarks
    Sorrento
  14. Day 13

    Sorrento

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

    Optional Activities

    • Capri cruise with swim stops
    Landmarks
    Capri
  15. Day 14

    Sorrento to Rome

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Pompeii Roman city remains
    • View Mt. Vesuvius from distance
    Landmarks
    Amalfi Coast
    Pompeii
    Mt. Vesuvius
  16. Day 15

    Rome

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

    Included Activities

    • View Colosseum

    Optional Activities

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

    Rome to Venice

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Juliet's House in Verona
    • See Roman Arena in Verona
    Landmarks
    Juliet's House
    Roman Arena
    Venice
  18. Day 17

    Venice

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

    Included Activities

    • Private motoscafo tour of Venice canals

    Optional Activities

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

    Venice to Salzburg

    Venice to Salzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Austrian dinner prepared by local farm hosts)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A&O Salzburg (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hohensalzburg fortress
    • Authentic Austrian dinner at local farm
    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))
    Landmarks
    Charles Bridge
    Wenceslas Square
    Old Town Square
    Astronomical Clock
    Castle District
  22. Day 21

    Prague to Berlin

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

    Included Activities

    • View Berlin Wall remains
    Landmarks
    Frauenkirche
    Royal Residence
    Berlin Wall
  23. Day 22

    Berlin

    Berlin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
    Tiergarten
    Alexanderplatz
    Russian War Memorial
    Brandenburg Gate
    Reichstag
  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
  25. Day 24

    Amsterdam

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

    Optional Activities

    • Unique dinner with Contiki group
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
  26. Day 25

    Amsterdam to London

    Amsterdam to London
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Schiphol Airport
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