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Barcelona to Rome Quest with Contiki

9 days

05 Apr 25 to 09 Aug 25

Book by 05 Dec 24

This journey sweeps you along the Mediterranean’s blue seas and stunning architecture. Starting in Barcelona and traveling through Nice, Sorrento, Rome, and Florence, you’ll have an unlimited train pass to explore Cinque Terre’s breathtaking coastal villages and the chance to join a pasta-making class in Rome. The Barcelona to Rome Quest is all about azure waters, Roman ruins, and days filled with pasta, palaces, and scenic coastlines. Perfect for sun-lovers, food enthusiasts, and photographers, these paradise destinations in Italy, France, and Spain have never looked so inviting.

Includes

10 Day Contiki Guided Holiday
9 Nights accommodation: 2 nights in hotels, 6 nights in hostels
8 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Transport by coach
Experienced Trip Manager and Local Guides
Optional free time add on experiences (additional costs apply)
Included Experiences
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)
Explore Cinque Terre by Train: We’ll take care of your rail pass, so you can just zip around the iconic clifftop villages and focus on the Insta stories
Visit Pisa (for that Epic Selfie): Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap and much more!

Excludes

Flights
Arrival/ departure transfers
Visas
Travel Insurance
Spending money and items of a personal nature

Extras

You have to be between the age of 18 and 35 years old to travel with Contiki
Additional costs apply for optional free time add on experiences
Secure your spot today with a deposit from as low as R1000* and pay the rest 60 days before departure

Highlights

8 Nights accommodation
10 Meals
Sightseeing

Itinerary

Day 1: Barcelona to French Riviera

Barcelona Good morning travellers, rise and shine! Meet up with your Trip Manager this morning and your new Contiki Squad today as we say farewell to the home of Gaudi, sangria and year-round sunshine! French Riviera 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 await on this glitzy coastline, with an included dinner to kick things off. Accommodation: Beach Hostel (or similar) Included Meals: Dinner

Day 2: French Riviera

French Riviera Missing an opportunity to see this glorious 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. Monaco City 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. French Riviera 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) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: French Riviera to Pisa via Cinque Terre

French Riviera Having exhausted all our hilarious Nice puns, we'll head south in search of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Cinque Terre. 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. 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) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Pisa to Florence

Pisa 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. Florence 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: Hotel Auto Park (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Florence to Sorrento

Florence 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. Sorrento "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) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Sorrento

Sorrento It simply wouldn't be a trip to Sorrento without a side note to... Amalfi 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. Sorrento 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) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Sorrento to Rome

Sorrento Another glorious Italian day awaits us. Iconic sites and ancient history will keep our jaws at floor level until our heads hit our pillows. Pompeii 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. Rome 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, your Trip Manager will get you straight into the sightseeing. The Roman Forum and Colosseum can both be ticked off your list should you be in the mood for a little history. Accommodation: The Yellow (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Rome

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 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) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: End in Rome

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. Included Meals: Breakfast

Terms & conditions

Prices are per person twin share/multi share as per itinerary, and are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. Offers above are a guide only and will vary depending on departure date, our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the stipulated season and availability is correct at time of loading. Visas may be necessary and insurance is essential. Pentravel and Tour Operator terms and conditions apply, and may be found on our website. Offer can be removed at any time. Pricing varies pending departure date. Cyber Sale 2024: Sale is valid on select trips departing between 1st January and 31st December 2025. Discount applies to new bookings only, made between 1st November and 5th December 2024. Discount applies to the land portion of your trip price only (this excludes any applicable taxes, included flight costs, national park fees, Inca Trail permits, festival tickets, extra accommodation & optional activities). The deal is combinable with Past Guest, Future Travel Credit & Book with Friends discounts. Not combinable with any other offer. Contiki reserves the right to validate bookings and will remove any additional offers added online that are not combinable. Discounts are not valid on all itineraries and/or departure dates, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Offer not valid on special departure and interest groups, pre and post accommodation or the Detour range of trips. Offer is not transferable to other dates. Promo code must be mentioned or entered at checkout at time of booking. R1000* pp deposit secures your booking with full payment due 60 days prior to departure. At time of loading this may not be a definite departure. These packages are based on CASH price. E&OE;.

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