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London to Barcelona Quest (Hotels, Winter From Apr '27, Start Paris, Classic)

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From Paris to Barcelona
4.7 (17 reviews)
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    London to Paris

    London to Paris
    Meals
    Dinner (Included dinner with travel group)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Paris city tour with famous illuminated landmarks
    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • White Cliffs of Dover viewing
    • World War I battlefields tour in the Valley of the Somme
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
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  3. Day 2

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Notre-Dame Cathedral viewing
    • Louvre Museum visit
    • Haute couture shopping on Champs-Élysées
    • Dinner and cabaret show
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Louvre
    Champs-Élysées
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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

    • Wine tasting tour in Bordeaux with scenic stroll
    Landmarks
    Miroir d'eau
    Palais de la Bourse
  5. Day 4

    Bordeaux to San Sebastian

    Bordeaux to San Sebastian
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A conveniently located hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Pintxos food tour in San Sebastian
  6. Day 5

    San Sebastian

    San Sebastian
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A conveniently located hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Parte Vieja exploration
    • Playa de la Concha beach visit
    • Centro Romántico district exploration
    Landmarks
    Playa de la Concha
    Parte Vieja
  7. Day 6

    San Sebastian to Barcelona

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

    Included Activities

    • Sagrada Familia visit

    Optional Activities

    • Gothic architecture exploration
    • Beach visits
    • Street life exploration
    • Evening Flamenco show
    Landmarks
    Sagrada Familia
  8. Day 7

    Barcelona

    Barcelona
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Frontair Congress Barcelona (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Parc Güell visit
    • Beach time
    • Tapas and paella dining in backstreets
    • Sangria tasting
    Landmarks
    Parc Güell
  9. Day 8

    Barcelona

    Barcelona

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar)

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  • Ibis Budget Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck (or similar)

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  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Tour Operator
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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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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    • Woman posing as if holding the tip of a glass pyramid with people around.
    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
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    The best vacations ever!
    Traveled in April 2019
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    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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    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
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    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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