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London to Barcelona Quest (Hostels, Start Paris, Age 18-22)

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From Paris to Barcelona
4.7 (17 reviews)
  • Detailed façade of Sagrada Família’s Nativity towers set against a vivid sky.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    London to Paris

    London to Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (B&B HOME Paris Nord 18ème (Or Similar))

    Included Activities

    • Evening tour of Paris
    • View White Cliffs of Dover
    • Explore World War I battlefields in the Valley of the Somme
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Valley of the Somme
    Eiffel Tower
  3. Day 2

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (B&B HOME Paris Nord 18ème (Or Similar))

    Included Activities

    • Notre Dame Cathedral visit
    • Louvre exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Haute couture shopping
    • Dinner and cabaret show
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Louvre
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
    Champs-Élysées
  4. Day 3

    Paris to Bordeaux

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

    Included Activities

    • Explore Bordeaux city
    • View Miroir d'eau (water mirror)

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic wine tasting stroll and local wine sipping
    Landmarks
    Miroir d'eau
    Palais de la Bourse
  5. Day 4

    Bordeaux to San Sebastian

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

    Included Activities

    • Explore San Sebastian

    Optional Activities

    • Pintxos tour
    Landmarks
    San Sebastian
  6. Day 5

    San Sebastian

    San Sebastian
    Meals
    Breakfast
    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))

    Included Activities

    • Visit baroque Basilica
    • Explore Barcelona's Gothic Quarter
    • Beach time in Barcelona

    Optional Activities

    • Evening Flamenco show
    Landmarks
    Gothic Quarter
    Las Ramblas
    Barcelona Beach
  8. Day 7

    Barcelona

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - cooking class and meal preparation
    Landmarks
    Parc Güell
  9. Day 8

    Barcelona

    Barcelona
    Meals
    Breakfast

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What's Not Included

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Where You'll Stay

  • B&B HOME Paris Nord 18ème (Or Similar)

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Ibis Budget Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck (or similar)

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    day 3

  • Cats Hostel San Sebastián (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Generator Barcelona (or similar)

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Traveler Reviews

4.7
Overall rating based on 17 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    4.2
  • Tour Operator
    4.7

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  • Maria5.0•April 2024
    Led by Rianna
    I had the time of my life and learned so much! Our guide Ri was absolutely amazing and we had so much fun with her. I...
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    Traveled in April 2023
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thanks for your review. We're delighted you had such a wonderful experience and look forward to travelling with you again.
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  • Julia5.0•April 2024
    We had Rianna as our contiki trip manager and let me say she made it one to remember!! It was her first trip and we...
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    Traveled in May 2023
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thanks for sharing your positive experience with us! We're thrilled to hear your Trip Manager made a great impression on your group. We look forward to welcoming you on another Contiki adventure soon.
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  • India5.0•February 2024
    Best trip with awesome people!
    Traveled in February 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thanks for such a positive review. We're delighted you had such a wonderful experience and look forward to travelling with you again soon.
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  • Dan5.0•January 2023
    Great time, would definitely recommend.
    Traveled in January 2023
    Reply from: Contiki
    We're delighted you had such an incredible journey and that our team was able to make this an unforgettable experience. Thanks for reviewing your recent Contiki trip, and we appreciate you recommending the trip.
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  • Melissa5.0•June 2019
    In one word? Incredible. I have so many memories and new friends. Fantastic way to see several places in a short...
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    • London to Barcelona Quest (Hostels, Start Paris, Age 18-22) customer review photo
    • London to Barcelona Quest (Hostels, Start Paris, Age 18-22) customer review photo
    • Woman posing as if holding the tip of a glass pyramid with people around.
    • Woman posing between two stone columns with a city view below.
    • Group of women posing joyfully in front of a waterfront at sunset.
    Traveled in June 2019
    Reply from: Contiki
    Hey Melissa, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so pleased to know you had an incredible trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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    Pedro5.0•May 2019
    Led by Remi
    The best vacations ever!
    Traveled in April 2019
    Reply from: Contiki
    Hey Pedro, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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  • JustinDizek5.0•May 2019
    Led by Remi
    Remi was excellent! He was very knowledgeable, and he was great accommodating myself and my girlfriend. He made sure...
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    Traveled in April 2019
    Reply from: Contiki
    Hey Justin, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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  • DawnlinaSabatino5.0•May 2019
    Led by Remi
    Remi was a fantastic tour manager with good knowledge, good energy, and detailed daily sheets. Amazing!
    Traveled in May 2019
    Reply from: Contiki
    Hey Dawnlina, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so pleased to know you had an amazing trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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  • Jen4.0•December 2016
    Led by Kassie
    If you are traveling alone or with your partner or with your friends in your youth and wants to see more in a trip,...
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    Traveled in February 2016
    Reply from: Contiki
    Hey Jen, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so pleased to know you had a memorable trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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  • Yanell4.5•December 2016
    Rhi was amazing! Had a bunch of recommendations for us & was so helpful! She was also always super funny and made the...
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    Traveled in March 2016
    Reply from: Contiki
    Hey Yanell, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so pleased to know you had an amazing time. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
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