LONDON TO BARCELONA QUEST
highlights of Western
Europe in one action-packed week
Think just over a week isn’t enough to get a good look at Europe? The London to Barcelona Quest is here to prove you wrong. Experience the contrast of the bustling city of Barcelona to the wine region of Bordeaux and the seaside San Sebastian to the monuments and museums of Paris. When you uncover France and Spain, you’ve truly entered the world of Europe.
Think just over a week isn’t enough to get a good look at Europe? The London to Barcelona Quest is here to prove you wrong. Experience the contrast of the bustling city of Barcelona to the wine region of Bordeaux & the seaside San Sebastian to the monuments & museums of Paris. When you uncover France & Spain, you’ve truly entered the world of Europe.
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Take a dreamy jaunt around Europe’ romantic cities. Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Palais de la Bourse and downtown Bordeaux. Enjoy a Gothic walking tour before making time for a nice glass of red by the river.
White Cliffs of Dover, United Kingdom
Arc de Triomphe, Paris
Barcelona, Spain
8 DAYS WESTERN EUROPE
London
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.
Dover
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.
Calais
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.
Paris
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.
Included Experiences:
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.
Paris
Drool over haute couture you can’t afford, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral whilst juggling coffee and crêpes, and 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!
Optional Experiences:
Parisian Welcome Dinner
Right in the heart of Paris, this typical French bistro dishes up loads of atmosphere & is the perfect place to get to know your group. With a three-course meal & some local wine, kick start your trip with a night to remember.
Adult: 43.00 EUR
See a Paris Cabaret Show
Get your glad rags on… it’s time for a night out at the Parisian cabaret. From your lamp-lit table, you’ll feast your eyes on a succession of feathers, sequins, can-can girls, acrobats, and comedians – sipping on delicious French champagne all the while.
Adult: 91.00 EUR
Paris
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…
Bordeaux
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).
Included Experience:
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.
Optional Experience:
Go Walking and Wine-tasting in Bordeaux
We have a feast for all the senses today! We’ll see the stand-out sights of Bordeaux, from the beautiful Gothic cathedral to the famous Water Mirror to the neoclassical theatre and beyond – checking out some of the lesser known gems too. But of course, one can never truly KNOW Bordeaux until they’ve sampled its world-renowned wines, which is exactly what we’ll do.
Adult: 43.00 EUR
Bordeaux
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 beach side and exploring San Sebastian.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Our stop will have you people watching in this cute little town on the French and Spanish border.
San Sebastián
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.
Optional Experience:
Pintxos for All
You cannot visit San Sebastian and not go on a pintxos tour. This Basque tradition of going from bar to bar and tasting delicious morsels of food is synonomous with the city itself. You will learn about the Basque Country’s unique culture, get to know how the locals live and eat, and feel a real sense of community – and yes, you’ll understand why they are not called tapas here.
Adult: 57.00 EUR
San Sebastián
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 and soak up San Sebastian’s coastline.
San Sebastián
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.
Zaragoza
This town comes complete with a baroque Basilica, a perfect combination of Islamic and Gothic architecture and truly a sight to behold.
Barcelona
Hola Barcelona…The first dose of Mediterranean Sea! That’s if you can drag yourself away from the intoxicating city and get to the beach. Unique gothic architecture, round the clock parties & plenty of street life will leave you spellbound by Barcelona.
Included Experience:
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.
Optional Experience:
See a Flamenco Show with Tapas & Drinks
Set in Poble Español, Tablao de Carmen serves up tapas with the heart-stopping intensity of flamenco dancing. This live performance introduces the heart of Spanish culture, so kick back with Spain’s signature drink, sangria, and take in the rhythms.
Adult: 57.00 EUR
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.
Included Experience:
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!
Optional Experience:
Mescladis Cooking Class & Meal (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
Espai Mescladis is the facesdad of a not-for-profit organisation using food and drink as a way to foster social cohesian in the city – a play on the Catalan word, mesclar, meaning ‘to mix’. Mescladis’ aim in particular to combat the fear of ‘otherness’ that can arise in increasingly multicultural societies.
Adult: 35.00 EUR
Barcelona
That’s it folks. The incredible ride has come to an end and you should all be left utterly inspired by what your time on the road has achieved. Now you have the pleasure of picking your next adventure. Thai Island Hopping, anyone?
| Package price per person in MYR |
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| Travel Period | Min. 1 – person | Min. 4- person & above | ||
| 23 – 30 August 2024 | From MYR 6,570 (NP: MYR 10,718) |
From MYR 6,241 (NP: MYR 10,718) |
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THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- 7-night accommodation in hostels (multi-share room basis)
- 7-breakfast and 2-dinner
- On-ground transportation
- Included experiences: Tour of Paris. Visit Bordeaux and Gothic Walking Tour
- An expert trip manager, driver and local guides
PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- Return air ticket to destination
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Package prices on Contiki’s website are in US DOLLARS for per person, based on twin-share accommodation.
- Payment to be made in Ringgit Malaysia based on rate-of-exchange (ROE) at time of payment remittance.
- Rate-of-exchange used for the above package price is USD1 = MYR 4.83 (ROE as of 1Jul’24)
- Full payment is required upon placing booking should date-of-tour is within 120-days of departure.
- Otherwise a deposit of MYR 1,000 per person is required upon booking and balance of payment to be made 120-days prior to tour departure.
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- Additional 5% Global Tour Rewards savings for past guests, applicable on selected trips and departure dates.
- Discounts are applicable on land portion, subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
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