London to Rome | Start London | 2025

London to Rome | Start London | 2025

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London to Rome | Start London | 2025

15 Days Starting in London, England and ending in Rome, Italy

Visiting: Paris, Beaujolais Wine Region, Beaujolais, Barcelona, French Riviera, Monaco, Venice, Florence, Rome

Tour operator:

Contiki

Tour code:

CCLRMP20

Specialist Group:

18-30 Somethings

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

18-35

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey from London to Rome, exploring the heart of Europe across six captivating countries. This 15-day adventure begins with the iconic White Cliffs of Dover and takes you through the romantic streets of Paris, the vineyards of Beaujolais, and the vibrant city of Barcelona. Experience the glamour of the French Riviera and the historic charm of Monaco before crossing into Italy. Discover the enchanting canals of Venice, marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Florence. Conclude your journey in the eternal city of Rome, where ancient history and modern life blend seamlessly. With a mix of guided tours, free time, and unique experiences like a French-style picnic and a perfume-making session, this tour offers a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. Enjoy delicious meals, comfortable accommodations, and the camaraderie of fellow travelers as you create memories to last a lifetime.

Highlights

  • See the iconic chalk-white cliffs of Dover.

  • Take a dreamy jaunt around Paris, visiting landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

  • Enjoy a VIP experience at the Contiki Château in the Beaujolais Wine Region with classic French dishes and wines.

  • Explore Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and marvel at Gaudi's Sagrada Familia.

  • Visit the historic city of Arles, known for inspiring Van Gogh's paintings.

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

  • Speed across the lagoon to the island of Venice and explore its canals.

  • Pose for a classic photo at the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Itinerary

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Day 1: London To Paris

Location: Paris

Accommodation: Ibis Budget Paris Nord 18e (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Ibis Budget Paris Nord 18e (or similar)

Meals Included: Dinner

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 in the Valley of the Somme. We'll kick off our trip as we arrive in the glittering city of love, Paris. It's straight down to business with a tour of the city lit up by those famous lights. Then, we'll bond with our Contiki fam with a delicious included dinner. The French are proud of their culinary culture for a reason.

Day 2: Paris

Location: Paris

Accommodation: Ibis Budget Paris Nord 18e (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Ibis Budget Paris Nord 18e (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today'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 crêpes, or get artsy at the Louvre. It's a lovely night to have a French meal with your crew. But it doesn't end there. You can then wander down the hill of Montmartre to see a cabaret show too. It's gonna be a night to remember!

Day 3: Paris To Beaujolais Wine Region

Location: Beaujolais Wine Region

Accommodation: Château de Cruix (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Château de Cruix (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Just before you get too comfortable in that beret and striped shirt combo, we're dragging you away in search of vineyards and châteaus.  Rolling into the Beaujolais region of France amidst vineyards, we'll arrive at Contiki’s very own 16th century château. That's right, we're trading hotels for a castle tonight! You'll stay in multi-share, newly-renovated rooms (with 5 other travellers). What'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 we'll start off with an included dinner and wine tasting here at the château, because, when in France...

Day 4: Beaujolais Wine Region

Location: Beaujolais

Accommodation: Château de Cruix (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Château de Cruix (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Pinch yourself, this is another day at the Château & 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 Château'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: Beaujolais Wine Region To Barcelona

Location: Barcelona

Accommodation: Urbany Hostel (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Urbany Hostel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Bye-bye Beajoulais! And hello Barcelona. The Pyrénées mountains will keep our eyes satisfied today as we roll across the border for Spain's most lively city. Each day as sweet as the last. Well would you look at that for timing, we've pulled into Barcelona just on sangria o'clock. Fate, you'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: Barcelona

Location: Barcelona

Accommodation: Urbany Hostel (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Urbany Hostel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cobbled lanes of the Gothic Quarter, Montjuic hilltop vistas, & wild Spanish architecture will season our day to perfection. There's plenty of free time to roam free or take a dip in the Mediterranean sea, just don't tire yourself out - chances are you'll want to partake in the evening of Flamenco fun.

Day 7: Barcelona To French Riviera Via Arles

Location: French Riviera

Accommodation: Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

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, we'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. 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 as we roll through this glitzy coastline.

Day 8: French Riviera Including Monaco

Location: Monaco

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 today? Because you're going to want a few spare coins tonight so you can play fancy. We'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 it's back to the coast and to bed, the next part of the adventure starts tomorrow.

Day 9: French Riviera To Venice

Location: Venice

Accommodation: Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

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 we'll make a  a brief stop-off at a French perfumery, where you’ll learn how your favourite scents are made – 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, you'll want to be alert for tomorrow's magical agenda.

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. 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 Venice's coolest restaurants, and a gondola ride are up for grabs.

Day 11: Venice To Florence

Location: Florence

Accommodation: A conveniently located hostel

Accommodation Name: A conveniently located hostel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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: it'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: Florence

Location: Florence

Accommodation: A conveniently located hostel

Accommodation Name: A conveniently located hostel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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: Florence To Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Casa San Juan (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Casa San Juan (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

Day 14: Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Casa San Juan (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Casa San Juan (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

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: End Rome

Location: Rome

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your trip ends after breakfast, so it's time to swap email addresses and say "Arrivederci" to your new friends.

What's Included

  • Meals

    The tour includes 4 dinners, 14 breakfasts, and 1 picnic lunch.

  • Dover

    See the iconic chalk-white coastline of Dover.

  • Paris

    Take a tour around Paris, including landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

  • Beaujolais

    Enjoy a VIP experience at the Contiki Château with a banquet of classic French dishes and wines, a French-style picnic, and a guided yoga session.

  • Barcelona

    Explore Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, Las Ramblas, and the Sagrada Familia.

  • Arles

    Visit the historic city of Arles, famous for inspiring Van Gogh's paintings.

  • Monaco City

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

  • French Riviera

    Glide through the winding coastal roads of the French Riviera.

  • Nice

    Learn the art of fragrance at a French perfume house.

  • Venice

    Speed across the lagoon to the island of Venice.

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What's Not Included

  • Flights

    International and domestic flights are not included in the tour package.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities and excursions are not included in the tour price.

  • Personal Expenses

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

  • Visa Fees

    Visa fees and related expenses are not included in the tour package.

Dining Summary

  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 14 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Picnic Lunch (PL)

Included Experience

  • Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’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-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
  • 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: 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.
  • Barcelona: Combat boots at the ready, folks! Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas are so cool, you won’t know what to photograph first!
  • Barcelona: 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.
  • 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!

Mode of Transport

Travel in style and comfort as you journey from London to Rome, with scenic drives through the French countryside, ferry crossings, and private boat rides in Venice, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable travel experience.

Accommodation

Experience a variety of accommodations from budget-friendly Ibis hotels in Paris to the charming Château de Cruix in Beaujolais, and hostels in vibrant cities like Barcelona, Venice, and Florence, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout your journey.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    The tour offers a variety of accommodations, including budget hotels like Ibis Budget Paris Nord 18e in Paris, a stay at the 16th century Château de Cruix in the Beaujolais Wine Region, and hostels such as Urbany Hostel in Barcelona and Anda Venice Hostel in Venice. In Florence, you'll stay in a conveniently located hostel, and in Rome, accommodation is provided at Casa San Juan or a similar establishment.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes 14 breakfasts, 4 dinners, and 1 picnic lunch. Meals are provided at various points throughout the trip, allowing you to experience local cuisine in different regions.

  • What activities are included in the Beaujolais Wine Region?

    In the Beaujolais Wine Region, you will stay at the Contiki Château, where you can enjoy a wine tasting and an included dinner. There is also an opportunity for a guided yoga session on the château's lawns, and a French-style picnic in the picturesque gardens.

  • What can I expect to see and do in Barcelona?

    In Barcelona, you will explore the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas, and visit the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's renowned masterpiece. There is also free time to roam the city or take a dip in the Mediterranean Sea, and an optional evening of Flamenco fun.

  • Will there be any opportunities to learn about local culture or crafts?

    Yes, during the tour, you will have the chance to learn the art of fragrance at a French perfume house in Nice. Additionally, in Florence, there is an option to learn how to make the perfect pizza at a local restaurant.

  • What are some of the highlights of the tour in Rome?

    In Rome, you will have the opportunity to explore iconic sights such as the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. You can also learn about the Colosseum and enjoy local Italian cuisine, including pasta, gelato, and caprese salad.

  • 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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  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Contiki allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform contiki, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Contiki requires a minimum deposit of 60 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of contiki charges.

    Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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