London to Santorini

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EXCLUSIVE FREE* LONDON 3-DAY TOUR

Departure dates

22 Jul 25.

What's included

CONTIKI - Social travel for 18-35s.
SAVE $745*pp!.
EXCLUSIVE FREE* London Explorer 3-day tour!.
Wanna combine seismic cities with Greece�s unique island life? Starting in London, you�ll cruise through Paris, Barcelona, Rome and more, topped off with 2 nights on each of Greece's most popular islands, Mykonos, Paros and Santorini.
With cityscapes, beachside boogies, epic food stops and much more.
24-day trip with Contiki from London to Santorini.
Accommodation: 12 nights in Hostels, 4 nights in Special Stays, 1 night in Overnight Ferry, 6 night in Hotels, multi share.
Trip Leader: An experienced Contiki Trip Manager and local guides.
Transport: Air conditioned coach & ferry.
Meals: 23 Breakfasts, 1 Picnic Lunch, 13 Dinners.
Activities & Attractions: Take a Gothic Walking Tour.
Drive along the Cote d'Azur.
Visit Pisa (for that Epic Selfie).
Pizza Making Evening.
Guided Tour of Ancient Pompeii.
Explore Oia and black sand beaches in Santorini.
Please Note: Airfares are additional.
International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure and airport taxes, visas, all other meals, all optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature are not included.

Itinerary / more information

  • Day 1 London 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. 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 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 in 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, followed by a guided tour of the Montparnasse Tower and then a guided tour of the city itself.
  • Day 2 Paris. Today's the day to stroll the beautiful streets of Paris, with plenty of time to lust over designer haute couture or French vintage stores, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral, order coffee and crepes, or get artsy at the Louvre. Tonight, foodies will have the chance to eat a Parisian feast in Montmartre, surrounded by cobbled lanes, village-esque cafes, street artists and the Sacre-C?ur Basilica. Otherwise, this is your night to sign up for an iconic Parisian cabaret show. Either option will give you the perfect way to make it one to remember!
  • Day 3 Paris to Lyon. This morning we?ll have breakfast and then be on our merry way to the next stop: time for lovely lovely Lyon. Blue skies and sultry red roofs ,oh yeah, we?re in Lyon! Tonight you?re free to wander this historical and architectural haven with your Contiki crew.
  • Day 4 Lyon. Today you?ll have a full day to explore France?s second-largest city. Don?t miss the Notre Dame Basilica & St Jean Baptiste Cathedral, the ancient outdoor theatres inspired by the Romans and of course, the museums! If you need a rest, you can?t beat a stroll (or a nap) in the Parc de la T?te d?Or. Need something to eat? Well, we can confirm you?re in the right place.
  • Day 5 Lyon to Barcelona. We'll head to Barcelona bright and early this morning, but not until after breakfast. Welcome to Espa?a! Known for its chilled-out vibes, welcoming atmosphere and culture of acceptance and tolerance, there?s nowhere quite like Barcelona. Tonight you?re free to explore and check out the city?s many exceptional eateries.
  • Day 6 Barcelona. 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.
  • Day 7 Barcelona 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.
  • Day 8 French 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 & rose wine; all 3 in one meal should be your mission. 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! French Riviera
  • Day 9 French 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. 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.
  • Day 10 Venice. 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. 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.
  • Day 11 Venice 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 were going to leg it 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.
  • Day 12 Florence. 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.
  • Day 13 Florence 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. After a brief orientation tour of Rome from your Trip Manager, you?re free to check out the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona with your Contiki crew.
  • Day 14 Rome. 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? When in Rome.take an optional guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel. Religious or not, the Vatican's Italian Renaissance church will send shivers down your spine. 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.
  • Day 15 Rome 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 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.
  • Day 16 Overnight Adriatic Ferry to Athens. We'll roll off the boat in Patras 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.
  • Day 17 Athens. Today marks the transition from city trip to island hopping adventure, but not until we?ve had our ancient history fix in Athens. Starting off with a guided tour, we?ll check out the Parthenon, the Acropolis and the OG Olympic stadium (oh yeah). After checking into our hotel in the evening, we?ll greet some new crew members and the Trip Manager will run through all the awesomeness you can expect on the next leg of the journey. After that, you?re free to explore Athens with your crew, sampling the food and nightlife to your heart?s content.
  • Day 18 Athens. With no time to waste, we'll start our island hopping adventures today with our first destination: Mykonos. Let's do this! Two nights on the island of Mykonos, how did we get so lucky? Even the boat ride across the Aegean will have you awe struck and in love. Tonight, you'll have the option to join an exploration of Mykonos by night on a locally guided walking tour of the town's cobbled streets.
  • Day 19 Mykonos. Get ready for a day full of viewing coastal windmills, stuffing your face with olives, feta, and tzatziki. We'll stroll down storybook streets dotted with those gorgeous blue domes and we'll pick up some evil eye ornaments along the way to keep the bad vibes away. And this is all before you've even taken a dip in the ocean! Doesn't get much better than this... The day is yours to soak up the sunshine and play in the sea.
  • Day 20 Mykonos. This morning we're on to our next Greek island, Paros. Let's spare a thought for all those travellers who only get to visit just one Greek Island, and then remember how lucky we are. Beaches, naturally sculpted swimming coves, a Byzantine church and traditional villages: we must be in Paros. You're free to get into the sun and sea vibes. Those who feel like exploring can sign up for an optional trip to a traditional village where you'll visit a local family-run bakery and shop the local handicrafts.
  • Day 21 Paros. Another day, another Greek Island delight. Hold tight - today we're off for a visit to Naoussa, a fishing village with colourful fishing boats and white-washed houses. Tonight, we'll tuck into an included dinner at a local restaurant, before heading out to sample the local nightlife.
  • Day 22 Paros. Paros, it's been magical, but today we're taking to the seas again, this time in search of Greece's most insta-famous island: Santorini. Santorini, we have arrived! Tonight you'll have the chance to explore this magical Island and roam the cobbled streets.
  • Day 23 Santorini. Rise and shine, Greek Island travellers! The island of Santorini won't explore itself. Today is your day to take a swim at Perissa Beach, eat the local specialty of fried tomato balls known as domatokeftedes, or roam and explore. You can even opt to take a visit to incredible Oia followed by a visit to the black sand beach of Santorini.
  • Day 24 Santorini. And with that, the trip comes to an end. From Santorini, you?re free to make your way home.
  • Tour on sale until 13 Nov 2024, unless sold out prior.
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  • Prices are per person, and are based on Multi share occupancy unless otherwise specified.
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  • Stopovers and alternative routes may incur additional costs.
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  • Any bonus inclusions, additional nights or special offers are already included in the advertised price.
  • Blackout dates and seasonal surcharges may apply depending on date of travel.
  • Airfares are not included.
  • All components included in your holiday are provided by carriers, hoteliers, and other providers with their own terms & conditions.
  • Travel Insurance maybe compulsory for some tours please check with your consultant.
  • International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure and airport taxes, visas, all other meals, all optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature are not included.
  • Pricing is per person (pp), multi-share.
  • Airfares & transfers are additional.
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  • Offer is subject to availability and may be amended or withdrawn at any time without notice. Blackouts may apply. Offer applies to new bookings only. $7000 or over pricing is per person, on a twin or multi-share basis. The discount applies to the land portion of the trip price only (this excludes any applicable taxes, included flight costs, National Park fees, festival tickets, port taxes, extra accommodation, and optional experiences.) Single supplements apply. Free London Explorer tour is on a twin share basis; must be in same booking as qualifying tour and depart between 01 April � 31 October 2025. Standard Payment Terms apply. Offer is non-transferable. If guests change to another tour or date not on sale the Free Offer is no longer valid and will be removed from the booking. Offer is combinable with all Ongoing Deals (I.e. Global Tour Rewards, etc.). Not combinable with any other promotional offer. Full terms and conditions apply..

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