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.
Fontainebleau: There’s your everyday châteaux and then there’s Château de Fontainebleau. The medieval palace was once home to Napoleon. And it’s another level of luxe.
Beaujolais: Be a VIP at the epic Contiki Château and fill up on a banquet of classic French dishes and wines. Ooh la la!
Beaujolais Wine Region: Set within the rolling hills of the Beaujolais wine region, the legendary Contiki Château special stay has been wowing travellers for decades. From the luxe bar to the elegant new bedrooms, our Château is the perfect backdrop to long summer days lounging by the pool, capped off with French feasts, local wine and dancing the night away in ‘La Cave.’
Beaujolais: Enjoy a French-style picnic while admiring the gorgeous Beaujolais countryside.
Beaujolais: Clear out the cobwebs and get in touch with you zen side with a guided yoga session on the sweeping lawns of the château.
Arles: Visit the historic city of Arles, famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh.
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).
French Riviera: Glide through the winding coastal roads of the French Riviera with your Contiki crew.
Nice: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a French perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap.
Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
Amalfi Coast: Definitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance.
Corinth Canal: The world’s deepest canal is an epic sight. It was carved through the rock, as a link between the Aegean and Ionian Seas.
Athens: Even if you’re not a sports nut, this is probably the most iconic Olympic stadium in the world and you won’t want to miss it.
Athens: Walk in the footsteps of Gods and Goddesses, as you take a guided tour around the Ancient Greek monuments and explore the Parthenon temple.
Beaujolais: Clear out the cobwebs and get in touch with you zen side with a guided yoga session on the sweeping lawns of the château.
Arles: Visit the historic city of Arles, famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh.
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).
French Riviera: Glide through the winding coastal roads of the French Riviera with your Contiki crew.
Nice: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a French perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap.
Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
Amalfi Coast: Definitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance.
Corinth Canal: The world’s deepest canal is an epic sight. It was carved through the rock, as a link between the Aegean and Ionian Seas.
Athens: Even if you’re not a sports nut, this is probably the most iconic Olympic stadium in the world and you won’t want to miss it.
Athens: Walk in the footsteps of Gods and Goddesses, as you take a guided tour around the Ancient Greek monuments and explore the Parthenon temple.
I almost feel like I cannot go on a holiday again without remembering how amazing it was to be around all the new friends I made.
17 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
48 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 35 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Itinerary
Set out from London and traverse six captivating countries in 17 days on this guided sightseeing tour that wraps up in Athens. Designed with young adults in mind, this trip delivers a perfect mix of iconic stops and unique cultural experiences. Take in the glitz of Paris, cheer on a French cabaret, stroll Barcelona’s lively La Rambla, and marvel at Rome’s timeless ruins before basking in the Mediterranean charm of Greece.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy a well-paced itinerary that never feels rushed, giving you time to truly fall in love with each destination. With accommodation, transport, meals, and more included, this tour package ensures you’re free to focus on sampling local flavors, making friends, and soaking up the scenery. The standout feature? A thoughtfully curated route that lets you dig deeper into each city, so you’ll finish this journey not just as a traveler, but as an insider.
day 1London to Paris
Welcome to the first day of the best trip 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 our 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 as we drive past the Valley of the Somme. We'll kick off our trip as we arrive in the glittering city of love, Paris and bond with our Contiki fam with a delicious included dinner. The French are proud of their culinary culture for a reason.
Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
London, Dover, Calais, Paris
Accommodation
Generator (or similar)
day 2Paris
day 3Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Fontainebleau
day 4Beaujolais Wine Region
day 5Beaujolais Wine Region to Barcelona
day 6Barcelona
day 7Barcelona to French Riviera via Arles
day 8French Riviera Including Monaco
day 9French Riviera to Venice
day 10Venice
day 11Venice to Florence Via Pisa
day 12Florence
day 13Florence to Rome
day 14Rome
day 15Rome to Overnight Adriatic Ferry
day 16Overnight Adriatic Ferry to Athens
day 17End Athens
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