Barcelona to London Quest | Winter | 2025/2026

Barcelona to London Quest | Winter | 2025/2026

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$2580

Barcelona to London Quest | Winter | 2025/2026

18 Days Starting in Barcelona, Spain and ending in London, United Kingdom

Visiting: French Riviera, Monaco, Cinque Terre, Florence, Sorrento, Rome, Venice, Salzburg, Prague, Berlin, Amsterdam, London

Tour operator:

Contiki

Tour code:

WQLMA20

Specialist Group:

18-30 Somethings

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

18-35

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

From: $3225 $2580 Operator discount: -$645 -20%

NB: Prices correct on 24-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable winter journey from Barcelona to London, exploring the vibrant cultures and stunning landscapes of Europe. This 18-day coach tour takes you through ten countries, including Spain, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Experience the glamour of the French Riviera, the historic charm of Rome, and the romantic allure of Venice. Marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, explore the clifftop villages of Cinque Terre, and enjoy a private boat ride in Venice. Discover the medieval beauty of Salzburg, the gothic architecture of Prague, and the cultural richness of Berlin. With a mix of hostels and hotels, guided tours, and a rail pass for Cinque Terre, this adventure promises comfort and excitement. Enjoy included breakfasts and dinners, while optional activities like gondola rides in Venice offer personalized experiences. Conclude your journey in the lively city of Amsterdam before heading to London, creating memories to last a lifetime.

Highlights

  • French Riviera: Glide through the winding coastal roads with your Contiki crew.

  • Monaco City: Walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly at the Royal Palace and see the Monte Carlo Casino.

  • Cinque Terre National Park: Zip around the iconic clifftop villages with your rail pass.

  • Amalfi Coast: View one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance.

  • Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list.

  • Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.

  • Berlin: Check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.

Places You'll See

The Colosseum, Rome

Itinerary

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Day 1: Barcelona To French Riviera

Location: French Riviera

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: Monaco

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: Cinque Terre

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: Florence

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: Sorrento

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

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: Rome

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 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: Venice

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 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: Salzburg

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

Mr Kane!

Location: Prague

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 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: Berlin

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 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: Amsterdam

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 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: 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

  • Meals

    4 dinners and 17 breakfasts are included.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation in hostels or similar types of lodging throughout the tour.

  • Rail Pass

    Rail pass for exploring Cinque Terre National Park.

  • Guided Tours

    Guided walking tour in Pompeii and optional guided walking tour in Venice.

  • Private Boat

    Private boat ride in Venice.

  • Transport

    Transport between cities and countries as part of the tour.

  • Sightseeing

    Visits to various iconic sites including the French Riviera, Monte Carlo Casino, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Amalfi Coast, Roman Forum, Colosseum, and more.

What's Not Included

  • Flights

    Flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities such as gondola rides in Venice and other personal excursions are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.

  • Entry Fees

    Entry fees to certain attractions and sites are not included unless specified.

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.

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

  • What types of transportation are used during the tour?

    The tour includes travel by coach, private boat, and rail, providing a mix of scenic and efficient transportation options to explore multiple countries and iconic destinations.

  • What kind of accommodations can I expect on this tour?

    You will stay in a variety of accommodations including hostels, beach hostels, and conveniently located hotels throughout the tour, ensuring comfort and convenience at every stop.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes 4 dinners and 17 breakfasts.

  • Is there a rail pass included for any part of the tour?

    Yes, a rail pass is included for exploring Cinque Terre National Park.

  • Are guided tours part of the itinerary?

    Yes, the tour includes a guided walking tour in Pompeii and an optional guided walking tour in Venice.

  • Is a private boat ride included in the tour?

    Yes, there is a private boat ride included in Venice.

  • What are some of the sightseeing highlights of the tour?

    The tour includes visits to various iconic sites such as the French Riviera, Monte Carlo Casino, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Amalfi Coast, Roman Forum, Colosseum, and more.

  • Are flights included in the tour package?

    No, flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included in the tour package.

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, optional activities such as gondola rides in Venice and other personal excursions are available but not included in the tour package.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour package?

    No, travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of this operator

Trusted Customer  

Northern Choice plus Kaikoura

16-Jan-2023

The trip ran so smoothly and was well organised! The extra add ons were amazing and all the services were spot on. Food places were reasonable. I'm definitely booking my next contiki trip again soon!

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Sophie  

Exceptional customer service

14-Jan-2023

Contiki were exceptional in providing customer service. They provided me with lots of information and were quick in responding to all my questions. I found that they were super helpful.

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Trusted Customer  

First time traveling with Contiki. Highly recommend! You’ll have a blast

17-Jan-2023

First time traveling internationally since Covid and glad I spent the trip with Contiki. The travel, lodging, meals, activities everything was planned effortlessly. Going to Greece in may with contiki. Highly recommend

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Trusted Customer  

Amazing trip. Made great friends and memories. Can’t wait for my next trip

15-Jan-2023

I had 24 people on my contiki and I think it was the perfect number, we all got to know each other well and got along great. Our tour guide was fun and knowledgeable, the hotels were nice and in great locations.

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Tanner Stokes  

My amazing trip to Africa

13-Jan-2023

Sherif was an excellent tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about every single small detail at each site that we visited. In addition to his great service, he has a glowing spirit that made me feel like I had family with me the entire trip. Anything that I was concerned about, he always had an answer and was there to help. I truly enjoyed my experience and will purchase a tour with him in the future

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