• 18 Breakfast (B)
• 3 Dinner (D)

• London: You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From?January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through border control in the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an?Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)?before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
• London: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
• London: Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.

• French Riviera: Glide through the winding coastal roads of the French Riviera with your Contiki crew.
• Monaco City: 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).
• Nice: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a French perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
• Cinque Terre National Park: We’ll take care of your rail pass, so you can just zip around the iconic clifftop villages and focus on the Insta stories. Wanna hike around too? You’re welcome to explore on foot along the way.
• Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap. 
• Amalfi Coast: Definitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance. 
• Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list! 
• Verona: This is the address behind the legendary love story. Visit Juliet’s House and see the spot that turned Verona into a global icon.
• Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
• Salzburg: Marvel at one of Europe’s largest medieval castles, perched high on the hill over Salzburg. Like something out of the Sound of Music.
• Prague: Charles Bridge. Wenceslas Square. Old Town Square. The Astronomical Clock. See them all IRL in this whimsical city. 
• Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
• Dresden: See the Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after the WWII bombings. Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche.
• Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.
• Berlin: Get your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building. 

Step into 79 AD as you join a guided walking tour of Pompeii’s streets, Forum and bathhouses, with Mt Vesuvius looming beyond. See frescoes and mosaics that froze a city in time.

Hear how ash preserved villas like the House of the Vettii and how archaeologists revealed daily Roman life—bakeries, taverns, workshops. An expert-led visit brings poignant detail to this extraordinary archaeological site. At additional cost, bookable on tour.

Drift along back canals to glide beneath stone bridges and past water doors where palazzi meet the tide. The gentle sway and reflections on the canal turn Venice into a living painting.

Your gondolier steers hidden routes away from the bustle, revealing quiet campos and secret corners. A timeless Venetian ritual at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Explore Monaco’s old town on Le Rocher to see the Prince’s Palace and lanes that overlook yacht-dotted Port Hercule. Stroll immaculate squares and gardens where royal pageantry meets Mediterranean calm.

Continue to the legendary Monte Carlo Casino, where polished marbles, couture boutiques and the Grand Prix’s famous hairpin set the scene. Soak up the Principality’s glamour and Riviera night glow, from the Carré d’Or to the waterfront promenade.

Visit Dresden to see how a city rose from wartime ashes. Admire the Frauenkirche’s reconstructed dome, the Zwinger Palace courtyards and the Semperoper’s stately facade along the Elbe.

View the porcelain-tile Procession of Princes and learn how meticulous restoration revived Saxon baroque splendor. Today’s Dresden blends riverfront promenades with a powerful story of resilience and craft.

Visit a family-run agriturismo to see mozzarella fiordilatte stretched by hand before a rustic dinner featuring local olive oil, garden produce and a finale of sunshine-colored limoncello.

Hear how Campanian dairy traditions and coastal terroir shape flavor and freshness. Warm hospitality and farm-to-table dishes make this evening a Sorrento highlight. At additional cost, bookable on tour.

Settle into a canal-side venue for an English-language stand-up show that taps into the city’s razor-sharp wit and international vibe. Craft beers and lively crowds amplify the mood.

Experience Amsterdam’s creative scene beyond museums and markets, with a fast-paced set that celebrates the city’s humor. This evening outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step inside a French perfume house to learn the art of fragrance from experts steeped in the Grasse tradition. Discover a classic perfume organ, sniff aromatic essences and see how top, heart and base notes shape a signature scent.

Hear stories of Riviera perfumeries supplying royalty and designers since the 18th century. Gain insider tips on pairing notes, and leave with a new appreciation for craftsmanship and olfactory memory that defines this local heritage.

Use your included rail pass to zip between the five villages of Cinque Terre National Park—Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. Wander narrow carruggi, sea-sprayed promenades and pastel harbors tucked beneath terraced hillsides.

Absorb the region’s rhythm where vines cling to stone and waves beat the rocks. Sample Ligurian flavors—from pesto and anchovies to local Vermentino—and admire terraced vineyards that tell a centuries-old story of coast, toil and beauty.

Visit Pisa’s exquisite Piazza dei Miracoli to pose with the Leaning Tower and view the marble trio of Cathedral, Baptistery and Campanile. The green lawn and white stone glow make a striking first impression.

Learn how soft subsoil caused the iconic tilt and how engineers stabilized the tower. Take time to admire Romanesque carvings and the square’s serene geometry, a masterclass in Italian medieval architecture.

Walk the Renaissance city to join a guided panoramic tour past the Duomo’s polychrome dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery’s gilded doors. Continue through Piazza della Signoria and over the Ponte Vecchio, where workshops cling above the Arno.

At a traditional atelier, see Florentine leathercraft up close—tooling, stitching and finishing techniques perfected over generations. Hear how Medici patronage and masters like Michelangelo shaped this city’s artistic legacy.

Follow the legendary SS163 to cruise cliff-hugging coastal roads where lemon terraces meet the Tyrrhenian Sea. Lookouts reveal sea stacks, coves and pastel villages spilling down steep ravines.

In Amalfi, wander lanes scented with citrus, and admire the Arab-Norman striped cathedral and its broad staircase. This is southern Italy at its most cinematic—sunlit piazzas, tiled domes and azure horizons around every bend.

Stroll Rome’s historic core to tick off bucket-list sights—the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and the Pantheon’s perfect dome. Cobbled lanes, baroque fountains and timeworn palazzi reveal layers of Empire and papal grandeur.

Learn how ancient temples became churches and noble residences, and finish near vistas of the Colosseum and Imperial Forums. It’s a compact immersion in the Eternal City’s art, ritual and daily bustle.

Walk Verona’s honey-stone streets to visit Juliet’s House and its storied courtyard, then continue to the 1st-century Roman Arena, still hosting open-air performances. Piazza delle Erbe and frescoed facades set a romantic stage.

Hear how Roman engineering, Scaliger rule and Renaissance refinements shaped the city. Between river bends and bridged views, Verona blends literary legend and living heritage.

Board a private motoscafo to speed across the lagoon toward the Riva degli Schiavoni. Arrive steps from St Mark’s Square, framed by the Doge’s Palace, basilica mosaics and the Bridge of Sighs.

Hear tales of maritime power, masked festivals and trading empires that filled Venice’s coffers. Labyrinthine lanes and quiet canals unfold from the piazza, revealing the city’s aqua-lit atmosphere at every turn.

Explore baroque lanes and squares beneath the Hohensalzburg Fortress, with stops by Mozart’s Birthplace and Mirabell Gardens. Onion domes, wrought-iron signs and alpine backdrops set a musical mood.

Learn how prince-archbishops shaped the city’s baroque silhouette and how “The Sound of Music” immortalized its gardens and hills. From the Salzach bridges, enjoy panoramic old-town views that sparkle at golden hour.

Cross the Charles Bridge toward spires and red roofs, then wander Old Town Square to watch the Astronomical Clock mark the hour. Arcaded lanes reveal Gothic churches and Art Nouveau cafés.

Climb to the Castle District for St. Vitus Cathedral and sweeping city panoramas. Hear stories of Bohemian kings, Velvet Revolution crowds and cobbled lanes steeped in folklore that give Prague its storybook aura.

Get your bearings through the capital’s icons: the Brandenburg Gate, glass-domed Reichstag, Alexanderplatz and Tiergarten. Hear how Prussian grandeur met modern reinvention.

Trace Cold War history at the East Side Gallery, where murals line the longest surviving stretch of the Wall, and pay respects near the Soviet War Memorial. It’s a compact survey of memory, art and reunification in motion.

Ride the seafront to join a coastal bike ride past palms, Belle Époque facades and beach coves shimmering in the sapphire bays. Smooth promenades and gentle gradients make for easy pedaling with sea-breeze soundtrack.

Follow waterfront paths toward viewpoints over Cap Ferrat and chic harbors. This active spin captures the Riviera’s lively outdoor culture and sunlit scenery. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Tie on an apron to learn fresh pasta from scratch with a local chef, crafting ribbons or stuffed shapes before a convivial dinner. Pair sauces the Roman way and toast with a regional wine.

Along the way, pick up stories of market traditions and nonna-tested techniques that make Italian cooking so beloved. A delicious deep-dive into culture, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Hop between bacari to sample Venetian cicchetti—bite-size plates paired with a spritz or an ombra of local wine. Taste creamy baccalà mantecato, seasonal fritti and market-fresh morsels.

Explore characterful neighborhoods where artisans and students mingle, learning how Venetians socialize over small plates. A flavorful window into lagoon life, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Walk sun-dappled groves to learn how limoncello is made from fragrant Sorrento lemons. See the zesting and infusion steps before savoring a sip of this golden digestivo.

Discover why the terroir—volcanic soil, sea air, steep terraces—creates intense citrus, and how family producers keep traditions alive. A zesty, sensory interlude at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Head into the foothills to share an authentic Austrian dinner at a countryside farm. Expect hearty regional dishes, seasonal produce and a welcoming table in timbered surrounds.

Learn about alpine foodways—from dumplings to orchard schnapps—and the rhythms of rural life beneath the peaks. A cozy cultural evening at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Dine canalside at Westerhuys to sample regional Dutch classics—think stamppot, slow-cooked meats and crisp bitterballen—paired with local brews in a historic setting on the Prinsengracht canal.

Hear how trading routes and North Sea seasons shaped the Netherlands’ comfort-food repertoire. A warm, convivial evening at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Discover the Côte d’Azur as you glide along the corniche roads past palm-fringed bays, hillside villas and the sapphire Mediterranean. From Nice’s Baie des Anges to chic headlands, this scenic drive reveals Belle Époque facades, fishing coves and sea cliffs that tumble to glittering water.

Hear how artists and film stars were drawn to the Riviera’s light and legend, and pause for photos and reflection at viewpoints that frame Cap Ferrat and pastel harbors. It’s a postcard of coastal France brought to life by sea breeze and sun.

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