17 days tour

London To Athens (Standard, Start London, 17 Days)

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London To Athens (Standard, Start London, 17 Days)

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All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guestsโ€™ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

Accommodation

2 nights in Hotel, 2 nights in Special Stay, 11 nights in Hostel, 1 night in Overnight Ferry

Meals

4 Dinner (D) 16 Breakfast (B) 1 Picnic Lunch (PL)

Guide

Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides

Transport

Coach and Ferry

Others

Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that itโ€™s had songs dedicated to it. Paris: Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance. Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-ร‰lysรฉes and Notre-Dame Cathedral. 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 chรขteau. Barcelona: Combat boots at the ready, folks! Barcelonaโ€™s Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas are so cool, you wonโ€™t know what to photograph first! Barcelona: Weโ€™ll check out the Sagrada Familia, Gaudiโ€™s world-renowned masterpiece. Work began on the church in the 1880s and while it was technically never finished, itโ€™s still a wonder to behold. 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 โ€˜hold the tower upโ€™ 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 Europeโ€™s active volcanoes from a distance. Corinth Canal: The worldโ€™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 youโ€™re not a sports nut, this is probably the most iconic Olympic stadium in the world and you wonโ€™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: Be a VIP at the epic Contiki Chรขteau and fill up on a banquet of classic French dishes and wines. Ooh la la!

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

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Itinerary of your trip London To Athens (Standard, Start London, 17 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: London To Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: London To Paris

      Welcome to the first day of the best trip of your life - weโ€™re calling it early! After a few pleasantries in London weโ€™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 weโ€™ll see on our trip. After we ferry across the English Channel for France weโ€™ll arrive in Calais, where we will take in the history of World War I battlefields in the Valley of the Somme. Weโ€™ll kick off our trip as we arrive in the glittering city of love, Paris. Itโ€™s straight down to business with a tour of the city lit up by those famous lights. Then, weโ€™ll bond with our Contiki fam with a delicious included dinner. The French are proud of their culinary culture for a reason.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Paris

      Todayโ€™s the day to stroll the beautiful streets of Paris, with plenty of time to lust over designer haute couture or French vintage stores, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral, order coffee and crรชpes, or get artsy at the Louvre. Itโ€™s a lovely night to have a French meal with your crew. But it doesnโ€™t end there. You can then wander down the hill of Montmartre to see a cabaret show too. Itโ€™s gonna be a night to remember!

  • Day 3 Day 3: Paris To Beaujolais Wine Region Via Beaune
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Paris To Beaujolais Wine Region Via Beaune

      Just before you get too comfortable in that beret and striped shirt combo, weโ€™re dragging you away in search of vineyards and chรขteaus. Weโ€™ll make a quick lunch stop in this picturesque little town, known for its rich wine heritage. Plus, youโ€™ll have the chance to check out the iconic Hospices De Beaune (a stunning 15th century hospital with a vibrant tiled roof). Cameras at the ready! Rolling into the Beaujolais region of France amidst vineyards, weโ€™ll arrive at Contikiโ€™s very own 16th century chรขteau. Thatโ€™s right, weโ€™re trading hotels for a castle tonight! Youโ€™ll stay in multi-share, newly-renovated rooms. Whatโ€™s more? Not much, just an on-site nightclub, artwork in every room, a games room, a powder room for makeup and hair, a beautiful sprawling garden AND a pool! Tonight weโ€™ll start off with an included dinner and wine tasting here at the chรขteau, because, when in France...

  • Day 4 Day 4: Beaujolais Wine Region
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Beaujolais Wine Region

      Pinch yourself, this is another day at the Chรขteau & another chance to live your best French countryside life with a full day here in Beaujolais. Rise & shine with optional sunrise yoga on the sprawling lawn of the Chรขteauโ€™s gardens, relax in the courtyard with a coffee & croissant, or lounge about poolside in our castle-like setting. Our highlight today is a picnic in the picturesque gardens. Cue panoramic views & red wine.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Beaujolais Wine Region To Barcelona
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Beaujolais Wine Region To Barcelona

      Bye-bye Beajoulais! And hello Barcelona. The Pyrรฉnรฉes mountains will keep our eyes satisfied today as we roll across the border for Spainโ€™s most lively city. Each day as sweet as the last. Well would you look at that for timing, weโ€™ve pulled into Barcelona just on sangria oโ€™clock. Fate, youโ€™ve done it again! A scrumptious Spanish feast and a night exploring this culturally rich city should have us in the fiesta mood soon enough.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Barcelona
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Barcelona

      Cobbled lanes of the Gothic Quarter, Montjuic hilltop vistas, & wild Spanish architecture will season our day to perfection. Thereโ€™s plenty of free time to roam free or take a dip in the Mediterranean sea, just donโ€™t tire yourself out - chances are youโ€™ll want to partake in the evening of Flamenco fun.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Barcelona To French Riviera Via Arles
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Barcelona To French Riviera Via Arles

      As smitten as we are by Barcelona, we have more of Europe to conquer. Much, much more... After a dreamy drive across the border into France through landscapes of lavender, sunflowers and wild herbs, weโ€™ll arrive at our lunch break town of Arles. Here we will get a peek at an ancient Roman Arena and at a typical provincial French town. Youโ€™re not a real celebrity until youโ€™ve frolicked on the French Riviera, and who are we to keep you off the A-List? Sapphire waters & endless glamour as we roll through this glitzy coastline.

  • Day 8 Day 8: French Riviera Including Monaco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: French Riviera Including Monaco

      Missing an opportunity to see this part of the world up close and personal would be criminal. Speaking of things you shouldnโ€™t miss, this region is famous for lavender honey, aioli & rosรฉ wine; all 3 in one meal should be your mission. Please tell us you didnโ€™t throw away all of your pennies today? Because youโ€™re going to want a few spare coins tonight so you can play fancy. Weโ€™re visiting Monaco tonight, and youll have the chance to visit the Monte Carlo Casino & the Royal Palace! After a night on the blackjack table itโ€™s back to the coast and to bed, the next part of the adventure starts tomorrow.

  • Day 9 Day 9: French Riviera To Venice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: French Riviera To Venice

      Today we say our farewells to the French Riviera and take our first jaunt into Italy, taking in the sights of Liguria, Lombardia, & the Veneto regions along the way. Pizza, pasta, & charming locals are just around the corner. But first weโ€™ll make a a brief stop-off at a French perfumery, where youโ€™ll learn how your favourite scents are made โ€“ and even have a go at crafting your own signature fragrance! The floating city of gondolas, canals and pretty bridges - what a splendid way to commence our Italian love affair. Rest up tonight, youโ€™ll want to be alert for tomorrowโ€™s magical agenda.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Venice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Venice

      Wake-up sleeping beauties! Venice is yours for the entirety of this glorious Italian day. Weโ€™ll be jumping aboard our own private boat and hitting the canals en route to the historical heart of the city. You can learn to be a Gondelieri (Gondola driver...) or you can just get lost on your own and see where the magical maze takes you. A hop between Veniceโ€™s coolest restaurants, and a gondola ride are up for grabs.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Venice To Florence
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Venice To Florence

      Venice we love you, but we need to see a bit more of this boot to satisfy our hungry wanderlust ways. As if we were going to leg it from Venice to Florence without a sneaky side trip to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Depriving you of the chance to perfect the holding-up-the-tower shot would be down right criminal. For those of you not familiar with the whole Florence deal, we have two words for you: itโ€™s heaven. Potter along the River Arno, be totally Tuscan with a drop of Chianti wine, and take in the beauty of the city and its protruding Duomo.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Florence
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Florence

      Today is a perfect balance of guided wisdom, food and free time to roam. Take the opportunity to explore streets bursting with heritage and delicious flavors in an optional walking tour, or take yourself to the local markets and down some gelato. Tonight, opt to learn how to make the perfect pizza at a local restaurant and indulge in your very own culinary masterpiece

  • Day 13 Day 13: Florence To Rome
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Florence To Rome

      Farewell Florence - today we have the epicenter of Italy on our horizons. Pizza, piazzas...weโ€™re coming in hot. After our drift through the rustic Tuscan hillsides of cypress trees and glowing fields, weโ€™ll be back city side in the Italian capital of Rome. The Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona are just some of the icons weโ€™ll be casting our eyes upon before the sun sets.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Rome
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Rome

      When in Rome... This is the day to learn a thing or two about the Colosseum & do a bit of your own exploring. Espressos and people watching should be high priority, as well as stuffing yourself to the brim with pasta, gelato and caprese salad all washed down with a glass of red at a local trattoria.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Rome To Overnight Adriatic Ferry
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Rome To Overnight Adriatic Ferry

      As completely satisfied as we already are with our Italian odyssey, we have one more stop before weโ€™re a walking talking guidebook on this beautiful boot. Goodbye Rome, hello Pompeii. Once a totally vibing hang-out of the Romans, Pompeii is now an archaeological site showing remains of what was destroyed in the year...wait for it...79AD. When you choose the optional guided tour saying "stepping back in time" is about to take on a whole new meaning! Although we donโ€™t arrive in Athens tonight, itโ€™s in our sight! Drift off to sleep to the sway of our boat knowing tomorrow youโ€™ll wake in a brand new country.

  • Day 16 Day 16: Overnight Adriatic Ferry To Athens
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Overnight Adriatic Ferry To Athens

      Ahoy there, weโ€™ll be sailing the Adriatic this morning headed for land... Weโ€™ll roll off the boat in Patras and then itโ€™s straight back on the road. The awe of Greeceโ€™s mainland will begin shortly after our arrival as we catch a glimpse of Corinth Canal. This man-made passageway squeezes boats through its path, sandwiched by two steep cliffs and sitting over gloriously blue ocean. A collage of ancient wonders and modern magnificence, the allure of Athens is hard to dismiss. Choose to sample more traditional Greek food with an optional dinner and then make the most of the final night with your new friends in this ancient city.

  • Day 17 Day 17: End Athens
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: End Athens

      Hugs, tears, and a final batch of reminiscing; itโ€™s astounding how close a group can get in just two short weeks, but not before our Local Guide will escort us through the history of the city visiting the Parthenon and the Acropolis, as well as the first modern Olympic Stadium, host of the 1896 Games.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 35

This experience is exclusive for travelers from 18 years old, ID must be showed.

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