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London to Athens (Hostels, Start Paris)

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    London to Paris

    London to Paris
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Generator (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • View White Cliffs of Dover
    • Ferry across English Channel
    • Drive past Valley of the Somme WWI battlefields
    • Included dinner in Paris
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Valley of the Somme
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  3. Day 2

    Paris

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral
    • Shop for French designer fashion or vintage stores
    • Visit the Louvre Museum
    • Enjoy French cafés and crêpes
    • French meal with crew
    • Cabaret show in Montmartre
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Louvre
    Montmartre
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
    Champs-Élysées
  4. Day 3

    Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Fontainebleau

    Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Fontainebleau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Included dinner and wine tasting at the château)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Château de Fontainebleau with gardens
    • Included dinner and wine tasting at château
    Landmarks
    Château de Fontainebleau
  5. Day 4

    Beaujolais Wine Region

    Beaujolais Wine Region
    Meals
    Breakfast, Picnic Lunch (Picnic in picturesque château gardens)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Picnic in château gardens with red wine

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise yoga on château lawns
    • Relax in courtyard with coffee and croissant
    • Lounge by pool
  6. Day 5

    Beaujolais Wine Region to Barcelona

    Beaujolais Wine Region to Barcelona
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Spanish feast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Urbany Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Spanish feast in Barcelona

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Barcelona cultural attractions
    Landmarks
    Pyrenees Mountains
  7. Day 6

    Barcelona

    Barcelona
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Urbany Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Gothic Quarter
    • Montjuic hilltop vistas

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Mediterranean Sea
    • Flamenco show in evening
    Landmarks
    Gothic Quarter
    Montjuic
    Mediterranean Sea
  8. Day 7

    Barcelona to French Riviera via Arles

    Barcelona to French Riviera via Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ozz Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • View ancient Roman Arena in Arles
    • Explore Arles provincial French town
    Landmarks
    Roman Arena of Arles
    Arles
  9. Day 8

    French Riviera Including Monaco

    French Riviera Including Monaco
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ozz Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Monte Carlo Casino
    • Visit Royal Palace in Monaco

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride with Côte d'Azur views
    • Sample traditional French Riviera cuisine
    Landmarks
    Monte Carlo Casino
    Royal Palace
  10. Day 9

    French Riviera to Venice

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit French perfumery and learn fragrance-making
    • Create your own signature fragrance
    Landmarks
    Venice
  11. Day 10

    Venice

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

    Included Activities

    • Private boat tour of Venice canals
    • Explore historical heart of Venice

    Optional Activities

    • Learn to be a Gondolieri (gondola driver)
    • Explore restaurants
    • Gondola ride
    Landmarks
    Venice Canals
  12. Day 11

    Venice to Florence via Pisa

    Venice to Florence via Pisa
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Re-Dama Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • Explore River Arno in Florence
    • View Duomo in Florence

    Optional Activities

    • Tuscan cuisine with Chianti wine
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Florence Cathedral (Duomo)
    River Arno
  13. Day 12

    Florence

    Florence
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Re-Dama Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Optional guided walking tour
    • Visit local markets
    • Sample gelato
    • Local trattoria dinner
    • Visit local wine window
    Landmarks
    Florence
  14. Day 13

    Florence to Rome

    Florence to Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • View Trevi Fountain
    • View Pantheon
    • View Piazza Navona
    Landmarks
    Trevi Fountain
    Pantheon
    Piazza Navona
  15. Day 14

    Rome

    Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Learn about and explore Colosseum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local attractions
    • Enjoy espresso and people-watching
    • Dine at local trattoria
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
  16. Day 15

    Rome to Overnight Adriatic Ferry

    Rome to Overnight Adriatic Ferry
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Overnight Ferry)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pompeii archaeological site

    Optional Activities

    • Optional guided tour of Pompeii
    Landmarks
    Pompeii
  17. Day 16

    Overnight Adriatic Ferry to Athens

    Overnight Adriatic Ferry to Athens
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dorian Inn (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • View Corinth Canal

    Optional Activities

    • Optional traditional Greek dinner
    Landmarks
    Corinth Canal
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  18. Day 17

    Athens

    Athens
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of ancient Greek monuments
    • Visit Parthenon temple
    • Visit Acropolis
    • View first modern Olympic Stadium (1896)
    Landmarks
    Parthenon
    Acropolis
    Panathenaic Stadium

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    Eamonn5.0•August 2025
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    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your Contiki experience and that the Trip Manager played such a special role in making your journey memorable. It is fantastic to know that her knowledge, thoughtful planning, engaging history lessons and balance between fun and responsibility made such a positive impression. We truly appreciate your kind words and will be sure to share your praise with the Trip Manager and our wider team. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure in the future.
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