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  • Ruins of the ancient Temple of Apollo in Corinth with wildflowers and a rocky mountain backdrop.
  • Sunset view of the Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor atop Tibidabo overlooking Barcelona and the Mediterranean coast.
  • Close-up of the ancient Parthenon columns against a deep blue sky on the Acropolis.
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  • Interior view of ancient stone ruins and arches in Corinth beneath a clear blue sky.
  • Wide view of the Parthenon perched on rocky terrain with vibrant yellow wildflowers in the foreground under a clear sky.
  • Panoramic aerial view of Paris with the Eiffel Tower rising above elegant Haussmann buildings and tree-lined avenues under a bright blue sky.
  • Ground-level perspective of the Sagrada Família basilica with construction cranes against a partly cloudy sky.
  • Two tourists stand in front of the Parthenon on the Acropolis, admiring the ancient temple in warm morning light.
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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 (Ibis Budget Paris Porte de Bercy (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at arrival in Paris
    • Evening at Eiffel Tower

    Optional Activities

    • View White Cliffs of Dover
    • Drive past Valley of the Somme World War I battlefields
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Eiffel Tower
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  3. Day 2

    Paris

    Paris
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Paris Porte de Bercy (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at designer haute couture or French vintage stores
    • Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral
    • Visit the Louvre
    • Parisian cabaret show
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Louvre
    Arc de Triomphe
    Champs-Élysées
  4. Day 3

    Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Beaune

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

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch stop in Beaune
    • Visit Hospices de Beaune
    • Dinner and wine tasting at château
    Landmarks
    Hospices de Beaune
  5. Day 4

    Beaujolais Wine Region

    Beaujolais Wine Region
    Meals
    Picnic Lunch (Picnic in the château gardens with panoramic views and red wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Picnic in château gardens with red wine

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise yoga on château lawns
    • Poolside relaxation
  6. Day 5

    Beaujolais Wine Region to Barcelona

    Beaujolais Wine Region to Barcelona
    Meals
    Dinner (Family dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Alexandre Fira Congress Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Family dinner upon arrival in Barcelona

    Optional Activities

    • Evening exploration of Barcelona
    Landmarks
    Pyrénées Mountains
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  7. Day 6

    Barcelona

    Barcelona
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Alexandre Fira Congress Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Gothic Quarter
    • Visit Montjuic hilltop vistas
    • Swimming in Mediterranean Sea
    • Evening flamenco show
    Landmarks
    Gothic Quarter
    Montjuic
  8. Day 7

    Barcelona to French Riviera via Arles

    Barcelona to French Riviera via Arles
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Appart City Classic Nice Acropolis (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • View Roman Arena in Arles

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Arles as a typical provincial French town
    Landmarks
    Roman Arena of Arles
  9. Day 8

    French Riviera and Monaco

    French Riviera and Monaco
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Appart City Classic Nice Acropolis (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride with views of Côte d'Azur
    • Visit Monte Carlo Casino
    • Visit Royal Palace in Monaco
    • Optional dinner in Monaco
    Landmarks
    Monte Carlo Casino
    Royal Palace
  10. Day 9

    French Riviera to Venice

    French Riviera to Venice
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel San Giuliano (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit traditional French perfumery in Eze and craft signature scent
    • Visit Juliet's House in Verona
    • View Roman Arena in Verona
    Landmarks
    Juliet's House
    Roman Arena of Verona
  11. Day 10

    Venice

    Venice
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel San Giuliano (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Private boat through Venice canals to historical city center

    Optional Activities

    • Guided food tour of Venice
    • Visit Burano island
    • Gondola ride
    Landmarks
    Burano
  12. Day 11

    Venice to Florence via Pisa

    Venice to Florence via Pisa
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mirage (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Florence Duomo
    River Arno
  13. Day 12

    Florence

    Florence
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mirage (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local markets
    • Taste local gelato
    • Visit 14th century Certossan Monastery
    • Dinner and wine tasting at countryside Tuscan restaurant
  14. Day 13

    Florence to Rome

    Florence to Rome
    Meals
    Lunch (Farm feast at Casale Polegri including crunchy bruschetta with homemade extra virgin olive oil, focaccia bread with homegrown rosemary and vegetables, risotto or pasta, homemade wine, and dessert)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (iH Hotels Roma Z3 (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Casale Polegri farm with farm feast including local pasta, olives, wine, and fresh produce

    Optional Activities

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

    Rome

    Rome
    Accommodation
    Hotel (iH Hotels Roma Z3 (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Colosseum
    • Espresso and people watching
    • Italian cuisine exploration
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
  16. Day 15

    Rome to Overnight Adriatic Ferry

    Rome to Overnight Adriatic Ferry
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Overnight Ferry)

    Optional Activities

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

    Overnight Ferry to Athens

    Overnight Ferry to Athens
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Athens Center Square Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • View Corinth Canal

    Optional Activities

    • Optional dinner with traditional Greek food in Athens
    Landmarks
    Corinth Canal
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  18. Day 17

    Athens

    Athens

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Parthenon
    • Guided tour of Acropolis
    • Visit first modern Olympic Stadium (1896)
    Landmarks
    Parthenon
    Acropolis
    Panathenaic Stadium
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  • Ibis Budget Paris Porte de Bercy (or similar)

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    Thank you very much for travelling with us and for taking the time to share your kind words. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your trip and that your Trip Manager made such a positive difference to your experience. It is wonderful to know that her efforts to bring the group together and her thoughtful daily tips and insights were so greatly appreciated. We are very proud to have her on our team and will be sure to pass on your kind feedback, which we know she will treasure. We are so pleased your journey was made special and memorable, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another adventure with us in the future.
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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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