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European Quest (Standard, Winter ( Until Mar '27), Start London, Classic)

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Start and end in London
4.7 (144 reviews)
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    London to Paris

    London to Paris
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Evening tour of Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Explore White Cliffs of Dover
    • Visit Valley of the Somme World War I battlefields
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
    Valley of the Somme
  3. Day 2

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Parisian Cabaret Show with dinner in Montmartre - EUR 160.00
    • Parisian feast in Montmartre - EUR 38.00
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Louvre
    Champs-Élysées
    Eiffel Tower
    Arc de Triomphe
  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 stroll in Bordeaux
    Landmarks
    Miroir d'eau
    Palais de la Bourse
  5. Day 4

    Bordeaux to San Sebastian

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

    Optional Activities

    • Pintxos food tour in San Sebastian
    Landmarks
    San Sebastian
  6. Day 5

    San Sebastian

    San Sebastian
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Koisi Hostel (or similar)), Hotel (Cats Hostel San Sebastián (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Parte Vieja
    • Visit Playa de la Concha
    • Explore Centro Romántico
    • Dinner in San Sebastian
    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 with tapas in Barcelona - EUR 64.00
    Landmarks
    Gothic Quarter
    Las Ramblas
  8. Day 7

    Barcelona

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

    Optional Activities

    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Cooking Experience in Barcelona
    Landmarks
    Parc Güell
    Sagrada Familia
  9. Day 8

    Barcelona to French Riviera

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

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on the French Riviera
    Landmarks
    French Riviera
  10. Day 9

    French Riviera

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

    Optional Activities

    • E-bike tour through Nice old town - EUR 25.00
    • Four-course dinner in Monaco - EUR 36.00
    Landmarks
    Monte Carlo Casino
    Royal Palace of Monaco
  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 exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking in Cinque Terre
    • Food crawl in Cinque Terre
    • Wine tasting in Cinque Terre
    Landmarks
    Cinque Terre
  12. Day 11

    Pisa to Florence

    Pisa to Florence
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel ('Re-Dama Hostel (or similar)), Hotel (A&O Florence (or similar)), Hotel (A&O Hostel Firenze Campo Di Marte (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • Explore Pisa markets
    • Included leather craft demonstration in Florence

    Optional Activities

    • Pasta cooking class with 3-course dinner in Florence - EUR 41.00
    • Free Time Add-On Tuscan dinner with antipasti and wine
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Louvre
  13. Day 12

    Florence to Sorrento

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit La Sorgente mozzarella farm with authentic Italian meal in Sorrento
    Landmarks
    Sorrento
  14. Day 13

    Sorrento

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

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along Amalfi Coast
    • Visit to Amalfi town

    Optional Activities

    • Lemon farm tour and limoncello tasting on Amalfi Coast - EUR 18.00
    Landmarks
    Amalfi Coast
    Amalfi
  15. Day 14

    Sorrento to Rome

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Pompeii

    Optional Activities

    • Colosseum and Roman Forum walking tour - EUR 36.00
    Landmarks
    Pompeii
    Mount Vesuvius
  16. Day 15

    Rome

    Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Yellow (or similar)), Hotel (Generator Rome (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Pasta cooking class with 3-course dinner in Rome - EUR 41.00
    • Colosseum and Roman Forum walking tour - EUR 36.00
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Roman Forum
    Vatican
  17. Day 16

    Rome to Venice

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Venice

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

    Included Activities

    • Private motoscafo boat to historic Venice

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride in Venice - EUR 23.00
    • Cicchetti food tour and Venetian culinary traditions - EUR 34.00
    Landmarks
    St. Mark's Square
  19. Day 18

    Venice to Salzburg

    Venice to Salzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A&O Salzburg (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hohensalzburg fortress

    Optional Activities

    • Sound of Music tour in Salzburg - EUR 12.00
    • Visit working Austrian farm with farm-to-table dinner and homemade schnapps - EUR 37.00
    • Visit Hitler's Eagle's Nest near Salzburg (Summer only) - EUR 33.00
    Landmarks
    Hohensalzburg
  20. Day 19

    Salzburg to Prague

    Salzburg to Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Charles Bridge
    Prague Castle
    Old Town Square
    Prague Astronomical Clock
    Wenceslas Square
  21. Day 20

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Prague city bike tour (Summer only) - EUR 22.00
    Landmarks
    Old Town Square
    Prague Castle District
  22. Day 21

    Prague to Berlin

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Berlin Wall remains

    Optional Activities

    • Historical walking tour including Hitler's bunker site in Berlin - EUR 10.00
    • Alternative walking tour of Berlin - EUR 25.00
    Landmarks
    Dresden Opera House
    Frauenkirche
    Dresden Royal Residence
    Berlin Wall
    Tiergarten
    Alexanderplatz
    Russian War Memorial
    Brandenburg Gate
    Reichstag
  23. Day 22

    Berlin

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

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Berlin food tour (Winter only) - EUR 39.50
    Landmarks
    Checkpoint Charlie
  24. Day 23

    Berlin to Amsterdam

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

    Optional Activities

    • Optional comedy show in Amsterdam
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam canals
  25. Day 24

    Amsterdam

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

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner in Amsterdam
  26. Day 25

    Amsterdam to London

    Amsterdam to London
    Meals
    Breakfast

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What's Not Included

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Where You'll Stay

  • Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Ibis Budget Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Koisi Hostel (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Cats Hostel San Sebastián (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Generator Barcelona (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

  • Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 8, 9

  • B&B Hotel (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 10

  • 'Re-Dama Hostel (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 11

  • A&O Florence (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 11

  • A&O Hostel Firenze Campo Di Marte (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 11

  • Sisters Hostel (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 12, 13

  • The Yellow (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 14, 15

  • Generator Rome (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 14, 15

  • Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 16, 17

  • A&O Salzburg (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 18

  • Plus Prague (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 19, 20

  • Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 21, 22

  • Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 23, 24
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Traveler Moments

  • Group of young people sitting on stairs next to a pile of books.
  • Large group posing in front of the Eiffel Tower at night.
  • Group posing outside with snowy mountains in the background.
  • Group of people having fun on a boat ride.
  • Three people smiling for a selfie in an indoor setting.
  • Transportation bus branded with 'Contiki Holidays' parked in an urban setting.
  • Woman taking a selfie with a coastal landscape in the background.
  • Group of people sitting at a table in a cozy restaurant setting.
  • A view of a coastal city and beach with boats in the water.
  • Group of people enjoying dinner together with wine on the table.
  • Group of people in a dimly lit room with colorful lights.
  • Fountain of Trevi in Rome with intricate sculptures.
  • Man posing on a bridge over a river with a cityscape in the background.
  • Woman posing on a gondola in Venice.
  • Three people sitting on rocks with a mountain view.
  • Woman standing by a famous fountain.
  • Group of people on a bridge with a historic cityscape in the background.
  • Group of people listening to a tour guide near a historic building.
  • Three women taking a selfie with a blue background.
  • Three women smiling at night with city lights visible.
  • Group of people posing in front of a colorful graffiti wall.
  • Large group of people posing with a cityscape in the background.
  • View of the Eiffel Tower from the bottom.
  • Three people smiling and holding glasses of drinks with a canal in the background.
  • Group of people in front of Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.
  • Person holding a beer with a view over Salzburg.
  • Group selfie on a boat with water in the background.
  • Three people posing with a sculpture in an urban setting.
  • Person posing as if holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
  • Three people posing in front of a colorful graffiti wall.
  • Close-up of a group of people taking a selfie.
  • Person with a shirt covered in writing at a party.
  • Person overlooking Paris from a height with the Eiffel Tower in view.
  • Group of people at a beer hall with large beer glasses.
  • Person in front of the Louvre Pyramid in Paris.
  • Two people posing in front of the Eiffel Tower.
  • Two people posing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral.
  • Group of people celebrating in a lively outdoor setting.
  • Two people posing in front of the Louvre pyramid.
  • Group of people dining outdoors in a lively cafe setting.
  • Large group of people celebrating outdoors with boats and sunset in the background.
  • Person posing with arms outstretched overlooking a coastal city.
  • Person posing inside a large stadium with arms raised.

Traveler Reviews

4.7
Overall rating based on 144 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
    4.2
  • Tour Operator
    4.7

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  • Sarah5.0•November 2025
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    Had the best time, got to see so much over a short time so very busy, dem had so much knowledge about every where we...
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    Thank you very much for travelling with us and for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful time and were able to see so much, even within a short and busy itinerary. It is fantastic to know that our team’s knowledge enhanced your experience and that you felt safe and well supported throughout, particularly on your first trip overseas alone. Your comfort and confidence are very important to us, and we are thrilled that you felt in safe hands the entire time. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future.
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    Tomasz5.0•December 2024
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    Riana is an amazing tour guide. She has huge knowledge about the places and she shares that with the travelers. She...
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    Thank you for your sharing your kind words about the Trip Manager and your experience. Thanks for being our adventure buddy.
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    Riana is an amazing tour guide. She has huge knowledge about the places and she shares that with the travelers. She...
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    Thank you for your great feedback and travelling with us. We hope to see you again soon.
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    Rhys5.0•September 2024
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    Courtney was fantastic.
    Traveled in May 2024
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    We're so stoked that you had an awesome trip and that our Trip Manager really made a positive impact on your experience. Thanks for choosing Contiki as your adventure buddy. Your feedback means a lot to us.
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  • Jess5.0•September 2024
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    Amazing tour guide. Going above and beyond to provide tour information to ensure the best experience for all travellers
    Traveled in May 2024
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    We're absolutely thrilled that you had an amazing trip and that our Trip Manager made such a positive impact on your experience. Thank you for choosing Contiki as your adventure companion—we sincerely value your feedback.
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  • Zoe5.0•September 2024
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    Courtney was the best tour guide we could have had to take us around Europe. Loved her enthusiasm and passion towards...
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    We're thrilled that you enjoyed your trip and our Trip Manager positively impacted your experience. Thank you for choosing Contiki as your adventure companion - we truly value your feedback.
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    Madi5.0•September 2024
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    It was an amazing tour filled with so many great opportunities in general from contiki but Courtney added on so many...
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    Thanks for your feedback. It’s fantastic to read you enjoyed the trip and that the Trip manager positively impacted your experience. Thank you for selecting Contiki as your adventure partner.
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  • Milly5.0•September 2024
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    Loved my first contiki! Courtney was great! Her tours were interesting, she always had games for long coach rides,...
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    We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time on your trip and that our Trip Manager played a key role in making your experience special. Thank you so much for choosing Contiki as your adventure companion - your feedback means the world to us.
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  • Chelsea5.0•September 2024
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    I was fortunate enough to have Courtney as my trip manager for the European Quest trip starting 31-05-2024. This was...
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    • Group of people sitting at night with drinks.
    • Close-up of two women smiling on a vehicle.
    • Group of women enjoying a boat ride.
    • Group of friends wearing 'I love Roma' shirts.
    • Friends celebrating outdoors with drinks.
    • Two women walking hand in hand in an underpass.
    • Large group posing by water during sunset with cityscape.
    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for being our guest and travelling with us. We hope to adventure with you again soon.
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  • Riley5.0•September 2024
    Everything was great some how exceeded expectations which were already really high, the itinerary was great got to...
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    We're delighted that you had a wonderful time on your trip and that our Trip Manager positively impacted your experience. Thank you for choosing Contiki as your adventure companion - your feedback is greatly appreciated.
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    Christine

    Asked on July 19th, 2025

    Wanted to see a Christmas market in Europe

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    • ContikiOperator•Written July 2025

      Contiki's trips are tailored to 18 to 35-year-olds. We have tours that include Christmas markets in Europe. Two tours are available: Trafalgar Tours' Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland (8 days) and Insight Vacations' Alpine Christmas Markets (9 days), with multiple departure dates in November and December 2025.

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    Vanessa

    Asked on October 1st, 2024

    Is the same airport arrival and departure? Do you need to arrive the day on the trip or a day before? When the trip is over, what time is good to book the going back trip, the same day or the day after?

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    • ContikiOperator•Written October 2024

      Our preferred arrival and departure airport is at London Heathrow (LHR) or London Gatwick (LGW). We require travellers to book pre accommodation in London Royal National Hotel to arrive prior trip departure date, as our tour will depart between 04:45am-06:45am on the first day. On the last day, Complimentary return transfer to London by ferry. Post-night accommodation will be required as arrival at London hotel will be at about 18:30.

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      Vanessa

      Traveler•Written October 2024

      Is that means I can't join the tour?

    • ContikiOperator•Written October 2024

      As you are outside this age range, you would not be eligible to join the trip. Contiki is for the age of 18-35 years old only.

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      Vanessa

      Traveler•Written October 2024

      No exceptions? I did a tour recently also up to 35. Surprisingly I was able to do all the adventures, for example the 5 hours hike I was never behind. Everyone thought I was in my 20s until I told them. I do work out 5 days a week and hike a lot.

    • ContikiOperator•Written October 2024

      We do apologize for the inconvenience, however Contiki is for the age of 18-35 years old only.

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    Philip

    Asked on June 27th, 2022

    Wondering if I can modify my itinerary for the Europe Quest. Can I meet the tour in Paris instead of London, and can I skip parts of Italy I'll have already done and meet the tour again a week later?

    Tour Details
    • ContikiOperator•Written July 2022

      Yes, you can start in Paris @ 18:00 OR London @ 07:15 am(06:30 in Winter) - pre-night is required in London, End: Amsterdam @ 10:00 am OR London @ 18:30 - post-night is required in London. And yes, you could but no partial refund will be issued to you!

  • J

    Jan

    Asked on February 22nd, 2022

    I am 68, would I be able to go on this tour?

    Age Range
    • ContikiOperator•Written February 2022

      Contiki is a youth travel company that has an age limit of 18-35 only. Not to worry though- Contiki has a few sister companies, such as Costsaver and Trafalgar, that do not have that kind of an age restriction, and whos customers average around 55+ years of age. These sister companies have similar itineraries to Contiki and work with Tour Radar.

  • S

    Stuart

    Asked on January 5th, 2022

    I am interested in this tour. I will be travelling with my wife and want a private room. Are all the rooms shared in this tour or is there an option for a private room? if so, will there be an additional charge for this

    Accommodation
    Tour Details
    • ContikiOperator•Written January 2022

      The European Quest trip is only available in multi-share rooms with accommodate up to 6 Contiki travelers of the same gender. Therefore, you and your wife would not be able to book a private room for this trip. However, we do offer the European Wanderer trip in a twin room which has a very similar itinerary to the European Quest trip and would allow you and your wife to be in a private room. We also have an available departure for this trip on 24-May-2022.

  • E

    Emily

    Asked on April 1st, 2017

    What are the highlights of this tour?

    Other
    • ContikiOperator•Written April 2017

      This is an amazing tour of England with some amazing highlights such as enjoying one of the best inner-city beaches of Europe in San Sebastian, checking out the check out the 1992 Olympic Games complex in Barcelona and being amazed at the natural beauty of Sorrento.

  • L

    Lesley

    Asked on May 1st, 2016

    Does this tour departs from Royal National Hotel?

    Other
    • ContikiOperator•Written May 2016

      Yes, this tour departs from the Royal National Hotel in London.

  • L

    Liz

    Asked on April 23rd, 2015

    What does the food fund cover?

    Meals
    • ContikiOperator•Written April 2015

      The food fund covers the included meals listed in the what's included section. On these tours you will have food prepared by on-site chefs or your onboard cook. Some meals may also be at local restaurants.

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