Barcelona to London Quest | Winter | 2024/2025
Barcelona to London Quest | Winter | 2024/2025
$3225
Barcelona to London Quest | Winter | 2024/2025
18 Days Starting in Barcelona, Spain and ending in London, United Kingdom
Visiting: Barcelona, French Riviera, Monaco City, Cinque Terre, Pisa, Florence, Sorrento, Amalfi, Pompeii, Rome, Verona, Venice, Salzburg, Prague, Dresden, Berlin, Amsterdam, Calais, Dover, London
Tour operator:
Tour code:
WQLMA19
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey from Barcelona to London with the "Barcelona to London Quest | Winter | 2024/2025" tour. This adventure takes you through the heart of Europe, visiting iconic destinations across Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Holland, and England. Experience the glamour of the French Riviera, the historic charm of Rome, and the romantic allure of Verona. Marvel at the architectural wonders of Prague and Berlin, and explore the picturesque canals of Venice and Amsterdam. With a mix of rail excursions, walking tours, and cultural sightseeing, this small group tour offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Enjoy 17 breakfasts and 4 dinners as you create memories that will last a lifetime. Join us for a cultural odyssey that promises to be as enriching as it is exhilarating.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Barcelona To French Riviera
Location: Barcelona, French Riviera
Accommodation: Beach Hostel (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Beach Hostel (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Good morning travellers, rise and shine! Meet up with your Trip Manager this morning and your new Contiki Squad today as we say farewell to the home of Gaudi, sangria and year-round sunshine! You're not a real celebrity until you've frolicked on the French Riviera, and who are we to keep you off the A-List? Sapphire waters & endless glamour await on this glitzy coastline, with an included dinner to kick things off.
Day 2: French Riviera
Location: French Riviera, Monaco City, French Riviera
Accommodation: Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Missing an opportunity to see this part of the world up close and personal would be criminal. Speaking of things you shouldn't miss, this region is famous for lavender honey, aioli & rosé wine; all 3 in one meal should be your mission. Please tell us you didn't throw away all of your pennies on perfume today? Because you're going to want a few spare coins tonight so you can play fancy. We're visiting the Monte Carlo Casino & the Royal Palace in Monaco. After a night on the blackjack table it's back to the coast and to bed, the next part of the adventure starts tomorrow.
Day 3: French Riviera To Pisa Via Cinque Terre
Location: French Riviera, Cinque Terre, Pisa
Accommodation: B&B Hotel (or similar)
Accommodation Name: B&B Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Having exhausted all our hilarious Nice puns, we'll head south in search of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Cinque Terre. Welcome to Cinque Terre, the sexiest collection of fishing villages on the planet. Armed with your rail pass, spend the day absorbing the dramatic beauty of this place, but we suggest you get out for a hike, a food crawl, some vino or all of the above. Then we'll head to our home for the night - Pisa.Oh, what a long but beautiful day it has been! We'll check into our hotel and get some well deserved rest.
Day 4: Pisa To Florence
Location: Pisa, Florence
Accommodation: A conveniently located hostel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Auto Park (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
As if we were going to leave Pisa without a trip to the Leaning Tower. Depriving you of the chance to perfect the holding-up-the-tower shot would be down right criminal. Explore the city's markets complete with gelato in hand; marvel at artworks from the likes of legends like Michelangelo; and be impressed by the skilful art of leather at an included demonstration. These are the sorts of activities likely to fill your Florence agenda.
Day 5: Florence To Sorrento
Location: Florence, Sorrento
Accommodation: Sisters Hostel (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Sisters Hostel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After farewell-ing Florence this morning we will journey along the boot of Italy until we reach the globally adored town of Sorrento for some blissed out coast hangs. "So so so so in love with Sorrento" are about the only words you'll muster up tonight as you sit seaside watching the sunset in this town of beauty.
Day 6: Sorrento
Location: Sorrento, Amalfi, Sorrento
Accommodation: Sisters Hostel (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Sisters Hostel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
It simply wouldn't be a trip to Sorrento without a side note to... We'll take a scenic drive along the Amalfi coast today, stopping off in Amalfi town to admire the castles and coastal views. Next up, you'll have the unique opportunity to visit a Lemon Farm and learn all about how your fav limoncello is made. Back in Sorrento, we'll stroll along the plunging cliffs, explore the impossibly pretty historical centre and taste some local gnocchi.
Day 7: Sorrento To Rome
Location: Sorrento, Pompeii, Rome
Accommodation: The Yellow (or similar)
Accommodation Name: The Yellow (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Another glorious Italian day awaits us. Iconic sites and ancient history will keep our jaws at floor level until our heads hit our pillows. After less than an hour gazing lovingly out of our windows at the Amalfi Coast, it will be time for a stop. Here in the ancient city of Pompeii you will have the chance to partake in a guided walking tour taking in Roman city remains. Today's roadtrip beauty is never-ending as we take in the volcanic beauty of Mt. Vesuvius en route to Rome. On arrival in the open time capsule that is Italy's capital, your Trip Manager will get you straight into the sightseeing. The Roman Forum and Colosseum can both be ticked off your list should you be in the mood for a little history.
Day 8: Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: The Yellow (or similar)
Accommodation Name: The Yellow (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rome wasn't built in a day - so get up and get going early to make the most of this ancient city an hit the streets for your own discoveries. Snap pink azaleas by the Colosseum, throw coins in fountains and sip espresso in a pretty street watching Italian life float by.
Day 9: Rome To Venice
Location: Rome, Verona, Venice
Accommodation: Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We have two more pins dropped on the Italian map before we start conquering new countries. And you'll be pleased to know they are both pretty special. In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, a posse of travellers, all alike in excitement, check out the place that inspired Romeo & Juliet, yes, the very same balcony. One for the romantics of the group. We'll also check out the Roman Arena where other love stories were told. Kudos to the cats of decades gone by who constructed this lagoon fairytale. The 118 islands of Venice are yours to explore. Boats, bridges, gondolas; your heart is going to pound. Relax tonight knowing we have all day tomorrow to cruise canals & explore pretty streets. Just another day in the traveller's life.
Day 10: Venice
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake-up sleeping beauties! Venice is yours for the entirety of this glorious Italian day. We'll be jumping aboard our own private boat and hitting the canals en route to the historical heart of the city. A guided walking tour and a gondola ride are up for grabs, or you can always choose to get lost on your own and see where the maze takes you.
Day 11: Venice To Salzburg
Location: Venice, Salzburg
Accommodation: A&O Salzburg (or similar)
Accommodation Name: A&O Salzburg (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
That's it for our stint in Italy. Gelato, pizza, historical monuments, coastlines, gondolas; you have all been wonderful! Onwards and geographically upwards - it's time for the mountain ranges that made the Sound of Music famous. Also home to Mozart, you can be pretty certain this place knows a beat. Today we'll also see the largest preserved fortress in Central Europe - Hohensalzburg - and have the chance to visit a local farm and enjoy an authentic Austrian Dinner prepared by our hosts.
Day 12: Salzburg To Prague
Location: Salzburg, Prague
Accommodation: Plus Prague (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Plus Prague (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Austria, you are an overwhelming beauty. Although it would be nice to stay forever, it's time for us to cross the border into the Czech Republic. With Prague on the horizon, things are looking mighty fine. Castles and bridges and gothic cathedrals make the city of Prague a surprise and delight. Compact and bursting with atmosphere, use your free time to trot around on foot and see what you stumble upon (hoping to heaven it's the traditional fruit dumpling of ovocné knedlíky).
Day 13: Prague
Location: Prague
Accommodation: Plus Prague (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Plus Prague (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
With a full day to loiter, expect an entire photo album of Gothic architecture, market antiques & you cheers-ing local beer; not to mention life! Use your free time to shop for some famous Bohemian beads and amber jewellery or dive a little deeper into the lanes and courtyards of the Old Town, and sus out a roof bar for a cocktail overlooking the city.
Day 14: Prague To Berlin
Location: Prague, Dresden, Berlin
Accommodation: Generator Mitte (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Generator Mitte (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Just remember, with every great city we leave behind, we get a little bit closer to somewhere new to explore. And today that somewhere new happens to be the cultural hub of Berlin. Thanks for everything, Czech! road trip from Prague to Berlin would not be complete without stopping in Dresden. Destroyed during World War II, the rebuilt city is now a symbol of resilience, soaked in the rebirth beauty of an Opera house, the domed Frauenkirche, & the Royal Residence. Come for a wall covered in art & history, stay for a culture of cool, a smorgasbord of partying & enough unique German flair to leave you desperate to see the rest of the country. Today we will shower you in iconic sites, none more interesting than the remains of the Berlin Wall.
Day 15: Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation: Generator Mitte (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Generator Mitte (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Get into the mood of exploration. Berlin has so much to offer the hungry traveller, from the obvious icons like Checkpoint Charlie to all the obscurities tucked away in the side streets.
Day 16: Berlin To Amsterdam
Location: Berlin, Amsterdam
Accommodation: Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
It's time to hit the original fast-track of the autobahn and make our way out of Germany. We have one last city to tick off & it's sure to see us go out with a bang. Whatever eclectic fantasies you have about Amsterdam, the real life version will impress you more. Fire yourself up for pretty canals, a bounty of unique museums & quirky cafes galore.
Day 17: Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Amsterdam is cute as a button & sure to win your heart with its canals, obscure museums & a café culture like no other. Today use your time to get local, bar hop, museum crawl, and see what other tastes take your fancy, this place is famous for pancakes, frites and so much more. This evening, opt in to enjoy a unique (and absolutely delicious) dinner with the rest of our Contiki fam.
Day 18: Amsterdam To London
Location: Amsterdam, Calais, Dover, London
Meals Included: Breakfast
Get your tissues ready, it's time to say goodbye to your new Contiki family. We'll escort you to Schiphol Airport by about 10am. For those not leaving us until London, we'll travel south through Belgium - cross another country off your list. This afternoon we cross from France to England and then back to London-town, where you'll be left to start dreaming up your next big adventure.
What's Included
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Meals
The tour includes 4 dinners and 17 breakfasts.
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French Riviera Experience
Glide through the winding coastal roads of the French Riviera with your Contiki crew.
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Monaco City Tour
Walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly at the Royal Palace and see the Monte Carlo Casino.
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Amalfi Coast View
Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance.
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Rome Sightseeing
Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list.
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Verona Visit
See the famous balcony that inspired Romeo & Juliet.
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Venice Exploration
Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice and enjoy the famous gondola boats.
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Salzburg Castle
Marvel at one of Europe's largest medieval castles, perched high on the hill over Salzburg.
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Prague Highlights
Visit Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square, and the Astronomical Clock.
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Dresden Architecture
See the Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after the WWII bombings.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Any personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions are not included in the tour price.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Flights
International and domestic flights to and from the starting and ending points are not included.
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 17 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
- French Riviera: Glide through the winding coastal roads of the French Riviera with your Contiki crew.
- Monaco City: Walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly at the Royal Palace and see the Monte Carlo Casino (where the car park looks like a Fast & Furious set).
- Amalfi Coast: Definitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance.
- Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
- Verona: Ah! The sight of this famous balcony will turn even the most hardened cynic into a romantic soul.
- Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
- Venice: Life’s all about the waterways here; there’s not an Uber in sight! Get some classic pics of the famous gondola boats.
- Salzburg: Marvel at one of Europe's largest medieval castles, perched high on the hill over Salzburg. Like something out of the Sound of Music.
- Prague: Charles Bridge. Wenceslas Square. Old Town Square. The Astronomical Clock. See them all IRL in this whimsical city.
- Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
- Dresden: See the Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after the WWII bombings. Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche.
- Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.
- Berlin: Get your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building.
- Cinque Terre National Park: We’ll take care of your rail pass, so you can just zip around the iconic clifftop villages and focus on the Insta stories.
- Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with a mix of private coaches and rail passes, allowing you to explore iconic destinations like Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast. Enjoy scenic drives and comfortable journeys as you traverse through multiple European countries.
Accommodation
Stay in a variety of accommodations including beach hostels, villas, B&B hotels, and conveniently located hostels throughout the tour. Enjoy the comfort of places like Villa Saint Exupery Beach, Anda Venice Hostel, and The Yellow, ensuring a cozy and memorable stay.
FAQs
- London: Travelling to (and through) the UK & Northern Ireland? You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
- London: Can I share a room with my partner on this trip? Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 4 dinners and 17 breakfasts.
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What unique experiences can I expect on the French Riviera?
On the French Riviera, you will glide through the winding coastal roads with your Contiki crew, enjoying the sapphire waters and endless glamour of this glitzy coastline.
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Will I have the opportunity to visit any famous landmarks in Monaco?
Yes, you will visit the Monte Carlo Casino and the Royal Palace in Monaco, walking in the footsteps of Grace Kelly.
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What activities are planned for the day in Cinque Terre?
In Cinque Terre, you will have a rail pass to explore the iconic clifftop villages. You can spend the day hiking, enjoying a food crawl, or tasting local wines.
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What can I expect to see in Rome during the tour?
In Rome, you will have the chance to explore iconic sites such as the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Italy's capital.
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What is included in the Venice exploration?
In Venice, you will speed across the lagoon to the island, with opportunities for a guided walking tour and a gondola ride.
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What cultural sites will be visited in Berlin?
In Berlin, you will visit the longest open-air gallery in the world, as well as iconic sites like the Brandenburg Gate, Tiergarten, and Alexanderplatz.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included in the tour package and is recommended for all travelers.
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Are flights included in the tour price?
No, international and domestic flights to and from the starting and ending points are not included in the tour price.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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