London to Barcelona Quest – UK | England | France | Spain Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

London to Barcelona Quest Tours for Young Adults

The one that hits the 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 & the seaside San Sebastian to the monuments & museums of Paris. When you uncover France & Spain, you’ve truly entered the world of Europe.

“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:

out of 5 stars ()* (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:

8 days, 3 countries from about $ 1097* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or € – available on the booking page)

Destinations:

Europe > UK | England | France | Spain

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

Planned Itinerary:

Day 1: London

Dover

Calais

Paris

Day 2: Paris

Day 3: Paris

Bordeaux

Day 4: Bordeaux

Saint-Jean-de-Luz

San Sebastián

Day 5: San Sebastián

Day 6: San Sebastián

Zaragoza

Barcelona

Day 7: Barcelona

Day 8: Barcelona

Day 1: London to Paris

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.

CalaisAfter 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.ParisKicking 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.

Jo&Joe (or similar)

Included Meals:

DinnerIncluded ExperienceMarvel at the White Cliffs of Dover See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it.Included ExperienceTake a Tour of ParisTake 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.

Day 2: Paris

Paris

Drool over haute couture you can’t afford, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral whilst juggling coffee and crêpes, & 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!

Jo&Joe (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Parisian Welcome DinnerRight 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.
Additional costs apply

See a Paris Cabaret ShowGet 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.
Additional costs apply

Day 3: Paris to Bordeaux

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…

BordeauxWise 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).

Ibis Budget Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

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.
Go Walking and Wine-tasting in BordeauxWe 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.
Additional costs apply

Day 4: Bordeaux to San Sebastian

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 SebastiánWith 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.

Koisi Hostel (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Pintxos for AllYou 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.
Additional costs apply

Day 5: San Sebastian

San SebastiánWe’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 & soak up San Sebastian’s coastline.

Koisi Hostel (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Day 6: San Sebastian to Barcelona

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.

BarcelonaHola Barcelona…The first dose of Mediterranean Sea! That’s if you can drag yourself away from the intoxicating city & get to the beach. Unique gothic architecture, round the clock parties & plenty of street life will leave you spellbound by Barcelona.

Generator Barcelona (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceSee the Sagrada FamiliaWe’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.
See a Flamenco Show with Tapas & DrinksSet 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, & take in the rhythms.
Additional costs apply

Day 7: BarcelonaMake Travel Matter®

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.

Generator Barcelona (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceTake 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!
Make Travel Matter®Mescladis Cooking Class & Meal (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Espai Mescladis is the face 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.
Additional costs apply

Day 8: End Barcelona

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. Greek Island Hopping, anyone?

Included Meals:

Breakfast

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

Some of the Highlights:

Included Experience
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.

INCLUDED

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.

INCLUDED

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!

INCLUDED

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.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

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.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

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, & take in the rhythms.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Trip Highlights

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

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FAQs:

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Included Meals:

7 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

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

Team:

Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides

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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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