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France, Spain and Italy - a trio like no other. 16 days in perhaps the most alluring region of Europe will have you feeling right at home. Wine regions, boats to small islands and 9 World Heritage Sites will leave you hands down smitten.
Locations Visited
London, Dover, Calais, Paris, Bordeaux, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, San Sebastián, Zaragoza, Barcelona, French Riviera, Monaco City, Florence, Sorrento, Amalfi, Pompeii, Rome, Cinque Terre, Pisa
Countries Visited
England, France, Spain, Monaco, Italy
Travel Style
Accommodations
15
nights included
Age Requirements
Travel for 18-35 year olds
Itinerary
COLLAPSE ALLEXPAND ALL
Day 1
London to Paris
Welcome to the first day of the best holiday of your life - we're calling it early! After a few pleasantries in London we'll get the show on the road with Paris in our sights.
A few hours in and your jaws are on the floor already. These chalk cliffs that edge the English coastline are known as the White Cliffs of Dover, the first of many natural beauties we'll see on this trip.
After we ferry across the English Channel for France we'll arrive in Calais, where we will take in the history of World War I battlefields in the Valley of the Somme.
Kicking off night one, we arrive in none other than the lust-worthy Paris! It's straight down to business with a tour of the city lit up by the lights of night.
Accommodation
Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar)
Meals
Dinner
Highlights
Marvel at the White Cliffs of Dover
See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it.
Take a Tour of Paris
Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance. Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Day 2
Paris
Drool over haute couture you can't afford, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral whilst juggling coffee and crêpes, & get artsy at the Louvre. Just don't wear yourself out, you will probably want to get involved with dinner and a cabaret show. Smitten and it's only day two!
Accommodation
Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 3
Paris to Bordeaux
Wipe away your tears sad travellers! Paris is not going anywhere, you can always come back and visit her again. You, on the other hand, are going somewhere, and it's somewhere pretty magnificent...
Wise folk tell us that wine has been produced in Bordeaux since the 1st Century - that's a long time, which means they know what they're doing. And it's not just the vin that has dragged us here, it's a pretty place to boot featuring its famous Miroir d'eau (water mirror).
Accommodation
Ibis Budget Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Visit Bordeaux
Stroll around this chic metropolis to see the Palais de la Bourse and downtown Bordeaux. Then make time for a nice glass of red by the river.
Day 4
Bordeaux to San Sebastian
Breathe in your last breath of Bordeaux before we hit the road in search of the Spanish border. In just a few short hours we'll be exploring San Sebastian.
Our stop will have you people watching in this cute little town on the French and Spanish border.
With two nights in Spain's coastal town of San Sebastian, it will be hard to wipe the smiles off our faces. Take a walk to the aquarium where you can get a closer look at Isla de Santa Clara. The night is yours.
Accommodation
Koisi Hostel (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 5
San Sebastian
We'll be dropping lots of delicious sounding words today as we explore Parte Vieja, Playa de la Concha and Centro Romántico. Say it again: Romántico! Follow the cobblestone roads & soak up San Sebastian's coastline.
Accommodation
Koisi Hostel (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 6
San Sebastian to Barcelona
Having settled into life with afternoon siestas, today will only be a departure from San Sebastian, don't worry leaving Spain is not on the agenda. Sigh with relief.
This town comes complete with a baroque Basilica, a perfect combination of Islamic and Gothic architecture and truly a sight to behold.
Hola Barcelona...The first dose of Mediterranean Sea! That's if you can drag yourself away from the intoxicating city & get to the beach. Unique gothic architecture, round the clock parties & plenty of street life will leave you spellbound by Barcelona.
Accommodation
Generator Barcelona (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
See the Sagrada Familia
We’ll check out the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s world-renowned masterpiece. Work began on the church in the 1880s and while it was technically never finished, it’s still a wonder to behold.
Day 7
Barcelona
They say this sexy city sizzles and we couldn't agree more. For a taste of what you can do, here's just a start of the never-ending list. Channel Gaudi at Sagrada Familia, his greatest masterpiece, started in 1882. This labour of love is still not compete, but is one for the Instagram upload for sure. Parc Guell could be next on the list, followed by the beach, and of course taking to the backstreets for some endless tapas and paella. Washed down with sangria of course.
Accommodation
Generator Barcelona (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Take a Gothic Walking Tour
Combat boots at the ready, folks! Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas are so cool, you won’t know what to photograph first!
Day 8
Barcelona to French Riviera
As smitten as we are by Barcelona, we have more of Europe to conquer. Much, much more...
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? Discover sapphire waters & endless glamour as we roll along this glitzy coastline.
Accommodation
Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 9
French Riviera
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.
Accommodation
Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Drive along the Côte d'Azur
Glide through the winding coastal roads of the French Riviera with your Contiki crew.
Get to Know Glitzy Monaco
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).
Day 10
French Riviera to Pisa via Cinque Terre
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.
Accommodation
B&B Hotel (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Explore Cinque Terre
We’ll take care of your rail pass, so you can just zip around the iconic clifftop villages and focus on the Insta stories. Wanna hike around too? You're welcome to explore on foot along the way.
Day 11
Pisa to Florence
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.
Accommodation
'Re-Dama Hostel (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Visit Pisa (for that Epic Selfie)
Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap.
Day 12
Florence to Sorrento
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.
Accommodation
Sisters Hostel (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 13
Sorrento
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.
Accommodation
Sisters Hostel (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 14
Sorrento to Rome
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, we'll hit the cobblestoned streets to check out some of the most famous sights this city has on offer.
Accommodation
The Yellow (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Highlights
See Mount Vesuvius
Definitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance.
Tour Rome on Foot
Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
Day 15
Rome
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 pics of pink azaleas by the Colosseum, throw coins in fountains and sip espresso in a pretty street watching Italian life float by.
Accommodation
The Yellow (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 16
End Rome
The best 2 weeks of your life has come to an end - you have our complete sympathy. If anyone understands the pain of ended travels, it's us (and your new Contiki collective). Hug it out after breakfast & make plans to reunite outside of Rome.
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