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London to Athens Plus | Start London | 2026
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Length
17 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
London (England)
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Ends in
Athens (Greece)
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Available Tour Start Dates
MAY 12, 2026 to AUG 24, 2026
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Contiki tours are only available for 18- to 35-year olds.
From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$3,142.08
Overview
Take the slow & steady road from London to Athens - allowing yourself time to witness a French cabaret show, stroll down the iconic 'Las Ramblas' in Spain, fall head over heels for ancient Rome and finish off in Greece. With 6 countries in 17 days, you'll be no novice in these iconic destinations by the time the trip's complete.
Visited During Tour
Arles (France) | Athens (Greece) | Barcelona (Spain) | Baschi (Italy) | Beaujolais Wine Region (France) | Beaune (France) | Brindisi (Italy) | Calais (France) | Corinth Canal (Greece) | Dover (England) | Eze (France) | Florence (Tuscany, Italy) | French Riviera | Igoumenitsa (Greece) | London (England) | Monaco City (Monaco) | Paris (France) | Pisa (Tuscany, Italy) | Pompeii (Italy) | Rome (Italy) | Venice (Italy) | Verona (Italy)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are London to Athens Plus | Start London | 2026 tour dates available from Contiki. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Contiki Tour Code 628-2106
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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. 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. To start things off, we'll bond with our Contiki fam with a delicious included dinner and then head to the Eiffel Tower to spend the night watching her sparkle.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Ibis Budget Paris Porte de Bercy (or similar) -
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2Paris
Today's the day to stroll the beautiful streets of Paris, but first we will take a tour of the city. Then the time is yours 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. This is your night to sign up for an iconic Parisian cabaret show. The perfect way to make it one to remember!
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Ibis Budget Paris Porte de Bercy (or similar) -
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3Paris to Beaujolais Wine Region via Beaune
This morning we’ll have breakfast and then be on our merry way to the next stop: time for the Château. We'll make a quick lunch stop in this picturesque little town, known for its rich wine heritage. Plus, you'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, 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...!
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Château de Cruix (or similar) -
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4Beaujolais Wine Region
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 or loll about poolside in our castle-like setting. Our highlight today is a picnic in the picturesque gardens. Cue panoramic views & red wine.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Picnic Lunch
Accommodations: Château de Cruix (or similar) -
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5Beaujolais Wine Region to Barcelona
Saying goodbye to the grape juice we'll weave our way to two nights in beachside 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. Welcome to España! Known for its chilled-out vibes, welcoming atmosphere and culture of acceptance and tolerance, there’s nowhere quite like Barcelona. Tonight we'll have an included family dinner and a night exploring this culturally rich city should have us in the fiesta mood soon enough.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Sercotel Porta Barcelona Hotel (or similar) -
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6Barcelona
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.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Sercotel Porta Barcelona Hotel (or similar) -
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7Barcelona 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, 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.
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Accommodations: Appart City Classic Nice Acropolis (or similar) -
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8French Riviera and Monaco
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. Plus, there's an optional bike ride with views of Cote d'azur we know you'll love. 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 you'll have the chance to visit the Monte Carlo Casino & the Royal Palace, followed by a delicious optional dinner! After a night on the blackjack table it's back to the coast and to bed, the next part of the adventure starts tomorrow.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Appart City Classic Nice Acropolis (or similar) -
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9French 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 before we cross the border into Italy, we’ll make a fragrant pitstop here in Eze to visit a traditional French perfumery – where you’ll even have the chance to craft a signature scent of your own. In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, a posse of travellers, all alike in excitement, check out the place that inspired Romeo & Juliet. We'll also check out the Roman Arena where other love stories were told. 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.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel San Giuliano (or similar) -
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10Venice
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. Sign up to discover Venice with a guided food tour. Next, a trip to the colourful Venetian island of Burano and a gondola ride are up for grabs… or you can just get lost on your own and see where the magical maze takes you.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel San Giuliano (or similar) -
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11Venice to Florence via Pisa
Venice we love you, but we need to see a bit more of this boot to satisfy our hungry wanderlust ways. As if we are going to travel 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.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Mirage (or similar) -
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12Florence
Ready for a full day of all things Florence? Today is the perfect balance of guided local wisdom and free time to roam. We'll uncover the beautiful art of traditional leatherwork, explore streets bursting with heritage, and see all the top sights on a walking tour. This afternoon you'll have free time to take to the local markets and taste the local gelato before a special optional evening out tonight, a visit to a 14th century Certosan monastry, followed by dinner and wine at a magical Tuscan restaurant nestled in the countryside nearby.
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Accommodations: Hotel Mirage (or similar) -
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13Florence to Rome
Farewell Florence - today we have the epicentre of Italy on our horizons. Pizza, piazzas...we're coming in hot. But not before one rather extraordinary stop-off. En-route to Rome, we’ll visit Casale Polegri – an organic Umbrian farm where we’ll feast on local pasta, olives, wine and more fresh local produce. And here… we… are… Back city side in the Italian capital of Rome. After a brief orientation tour from your Trip Manager, you’re free to check out the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona with your Contiki crew.
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- Lunch
Accommodations: iH Hotels Roma Z3 (or similar) -
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14Rome
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… Stuck for something to do this evening? There’s plenty of pasta, gelato and caprese salad stops to keep you occupied – and don’t get us started on the wine.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: iH Hotels Roma Z3 (or similar) -
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15Rome to Overnight Adriatic Ferry
As completely satisfied as we already are with our Italian odyssey, we have one more stop before we'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! We'll hop aboard our Overnight Adriatic Ferry and set sail. Although we don't arrive in Athens tonight, it's in our sight! Drift off to sleep to the sway of our boat knowing tomorrow you'll wake in a brand new country.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Overnight Ferry -
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16Overnight Adriatic Ferry to Athens
Ahoy there, we'll be sailing the Adriatic this morning headed for land... We'll roll off the boat in Igoumenitsa and then it's straight back on the road. The awe of Greece'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 with your new friends in this ancient city.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Athens Center Square Hotel (or similar) -
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17End Athens
Hugs, tears, and a final batch of reminiscing; it'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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Contiki is informing us of the following additional details regarding their London to Athens Plus | Start London | 2026 tour:
Travelers Notes
* DAY 1: Trip starts in London and due to ferry sailing times the start time varies from 04:45 to 06:45. Travellers to arrive into London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). It is not recommended to book flights arriving on the first day of the trip. Pre night is recommended in London. The Trip Manager will be in contact with travellers closer to departure with an exact meeting time. * DAY 17: Trip ends in Athens at 12:00. Travellers to depart from Athens International Airport (ATH). It is not recommended to book flights prior to 16:00 on the last day of the trip.* TRANSFERS: Both complimentary and chargeable transfers are not offered through Contiki. Travellers should make their own way from/to the airport at their own expense.* UNITED KINGDOM: Traveling to the UK & Northern Ireland after January 8, 2025? A new Electronic Travel Authorization ETA is required for entry and transit, if you need to go through border control. For more details & to apply for the ETA visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. * SPECIAL STAY: Single and twin accommodation is not available at special stays at Contiki Chateau in the Beaujolais wine region (Days 3-4) and on the overnight Adriatic Ferry (Day 15).* ADRIATIC FERRY: Occasionally the itinerary may be altered due to seasonal circumstances. The ferry operators vary for each trip.* NOTE: Please review the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website.
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