Barcelona to Rome Quest – Spain | France | Italy Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

Barcelona to Rome Quest Tours for Young Adults

The one that gives you 9 days of endless coastal vibes, from Barcelona to Rome​

This one drifts through the blue seas & dreamy architecture of the Mediterranean Coast. From Barcelona through Nice, Sorrento, Rome and Florence, with an unlimited train ticket to the dramatic coastal villages of Cinque Terre & the chance to partake in a pasta cooking class in Rome, this Barcelona to Rome Quest is all about blue seas, Roman architecture and indulgent days of pasta, palaces and pretty coastlines. Sun-seekers, foodies and photographers: here are your paradise destinations. Italy, France and Spain have never looked so good

“70 percent join our trips solo”

“70% of our travellers join our trips solo, so you’ll travel with like-minded young people who want to make friends, experience new things and create lifelong memories. This is the best way to turn solo travel into the most social travel imaginable.” (Cited from the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults. For the latest info and eventual changes see here)

“Most popular youth travel company in the world”

Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“Most popular youth travel company in the world”, Wikipedia): “Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.”

Reviews by tour participants:

4.5 out of 5 stars (31 Reviews)* (all reviews and the latest rating available on the details page

Target age group:

18 to 35 (35 to 45 at “Reunion Trips“)

Trip duration and price:

9 days, 5 countries from about $ 1122* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or € – available on the booking page)

Destinations:

Europe > Spain | France | Italy

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Planned Itinerary:

Day 1: Barcelona

French Riviera

Day 2: French Riviera

Monaco City

French Riviera

Day 3: French Riviera

Cinque Terre

Day 4: Cinque Terre

Pisa

Florence

Day 5: Florence

Sorrento

Day 6: Sorrento

Amalfi

Sorrento

Day 7: Sorrento

Pompeii

Rome

Day 8: Rome

Vatican

Rome

Day 9: Rome

Day 1: Barcelona to French Riviera

BarcelonaGood 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 RivieraYou’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.

Beach Hostel (or similar)

Included Meals:

DinnerDay 2: French Riviera

French RivieraMissing 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 CityPlease 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 RivieraAfter a night on the blackjack table it’s back to the coast and to bed, the next part of the adventure starts tomorrow.

Beach Hostel (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceDrive along the Côte d’Azur Glide through the winding coastal roads of the French Riviera with your Contiki crew.Included ExperienceGet 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).
Take a ‘Nice’ Bike RideRide your bike along the promenade in the outskirts of Nice. You’ll ride all the way to the Chateau Hill to catch a show-stopping view of the ENTIRE town.
Additional costs apply

Day 3: French Riviera to Cinque Terre

French RivieraHaving exhausted all our hilarious Nice puns, we’ll head south in search of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Cinque Terre.Cinque TerreWelcome 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.

Hotel Rondine (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceExplore Cinque Terre by TrainWe’ll take care of your rail pass, so you can just zip around the iconic clifftop villages and focus on the Insta stories.

Day 4: Cinque Terre to Florence

Cinque TerreHave an extra coffee before we make tracks this morning, the extra energy hit will serve you well as we’re gallivanting around Italy swooping from one wow moment to another.

PisaAs if we were going to leg it 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. FlorenceExplore 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.

A conveniently located hostel

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included Experience Visit Pisa (for that Epic Selfie) Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap. Tuscan EveningWind down with an aperitivo & take in the scenery of the Tuscan hills. You’ll enjoy some live local music & the local Chianti wine. In true Italian fashion, our warm hosts will load your table with a feast of antipasto, followed by a house speciality & sweet goodness to top it all off.
Additional costs apply

Day 5: Florence to SorrentoMake Travel Matter®

FlorenceAfter 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.

Sisters Hostel (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Make Travel Matter®La Sorgente Dinner (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Visit a third-generation family owned farm. Here you will learn how mozzarella is made & how this recipe has been passed down. Whilst there you will be treated to a homemade meal.
Additional costs apply

Day 6: SorrentoMake Travel Matter®

SorrentoIt simply wouldn’t be a trip to Sorrento without a side note to…

AmalfiWe’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. SorrentoBack in Sorrento, we’ll stroll along the plunging cliffs, explore the impossibly pretty historical centre and taste some local gnocchi.

Sisters Hostel (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Make Travel Matter®Coastal Lemon Tour (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)A millennia of volcanic eruptions from Mt. Vesuvius has made the Amalfi coast perfect for the production of fruits & vegetables. The best of all the bounty is the humble Lemon, for which this region is famed. Get up close & personal by visiting a local family farm whose ancestors were the first to introduce this crop all those centuries ago. Savour the amazing smells & flavours – a true local experience!
Additional costs apply

Day 7: Sorrento to Rome

SorrentoAnother glorious Italian day awaits us. Iconic sites and ancient history will keep our jaws at floor level until our heads hit our pillows.

PompeiiAfter 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.RomeToday’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.

The Yellow (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Included ExperienceSee Mount VesuviusDefinitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance. Included ExperienceTour Rome on Foot Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list! Guided Tour of Ancient PompeiiTurn back the clock and learn about Mt. Vesuvius’ eruption & the ancient city of Pompeii. Our Local Guide will tell you about this once thriving city & the sites that were buried under volcanic ash. Explore the town’s well-preserved neighbourhoods as well as the ruins of shops, houses & markets.
Additional costs apply

Emperors & Gladiators inc ColosseumWander through the ruins of the ancient Roman Empire’s political heart, while our Local Guide peels back the layers of history & reconstructs the past. From the assassinations at the Forum to the bloody battles in the Colosseum, learn how the roots of Western culture started here. Subject to availability – if Colosseum tickets are not available for your trip, the alternative Ancient Rome of the Emperors tour will be offered.
Additional costs apply

Ancient Rome of the EmperorsDiscover the wonders of ancient Rome by embarking on a captivating tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Immerse yourself in history as you explore the iconic ruins and archaeological treasures that once stood at the heart of the Roman Empire. Take in the the best view of the Colosseum as your local guide brings these ancient sites to life with fascinating stories and historical insights.
Additional costs apply

Day 8: Rome

RomeRome wasn’t built in a day – so get up and get going early to make the most of this ancient city.

Vatican
You can also choose to uncover the home of the Pope at the Vatican Museums, including Michaelangelo’s Sistine Chapel with a Local Guide on your side, no question will go unanswered.

RomeThen hit the street 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.

The Yellow (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Vatican TourExplore historical treasures in the Vatican City on a sightseeing tour with our local guide. You’ll venture inside and witness ‘The Creation’ and ‘The Last Judgement’ in the Sistine Chapel for yourself – perhaps the highpoint of the day! Note: The Vatican Museum and Basilica may be closed for special occasions. Your Trip Manager will advise.

Additional costs apply

Day 9: End 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

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details & booking page

Some of the Highlights:

Included Experience
Drive along the Côte d’Azur

Glide through the winding coastal roads of the French Riviera with your Contiki crew.

INCLUDED

Included Experience
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).

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Visit Pisa (for that Epic Selfie)

Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap.

INCLUDED

Take a ‘Nice’ Bike Ride

Ride your bike along the promenade in the outskirts of Nice. You’ll ride all the way to the Chateau Hill to catch a show-stopping view of the ENTIRE town.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Tuscan Evening

Wind down with an aperitivo & take in the scenery of the Tuscan hills. You’ll enjoy some live local music & the local Chianti wine. In true Italian fashion, our warm hosts will load your table with a feast of antipasto, followed by a house speciality & sweet goodness to top it all off.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Make Travel Matter®
Coastal Lemon Tour (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)

A millennia of volcanic eruptions from Mt. Vesuvius has made the Amalfi coast perfect for the production of fruits & vegetables. The best of all the bounty is the humble Lemon, for which this region is famed. Get up close & personal by visiting a local family farm whose ancestors were the first to introduce this crop all those centuries ago. Savour the amazing smells & flavours – a true local experience!

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Trip Highlights

The must do experiences that you can cross off your bucket list

You’ll find all highlights and eventual changes on the details page

FAQs:

You’ll find all FAQs and the latest info on the details page

Included Meals:

8 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Team:

Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Group Size:

Average 42 people

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Transfers:

Coach

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

More Details:

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