• 5 Dinner (D)
• 12 Breakfast (B)

• 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: For this trip, you’ll need just three currencies – the British Pound, Swiss Franc and Euro.
• London: If you’re travelling before March 2025, this trip spends 1 night in Amsterdam. You will have free time in the morning of day 2 until 12pm, during which time you can book activities. After this time, we will head off to the Rhine Valley.From March 2025, this trip will spend 2 nights in Amsterdam and you will have free time in the afternoon of day 2 from 12pm – 3pm, during which time you can book activities. Of course, you can book other times during this day, but it might mean you miss out on other included activities or a coach transfer to the accommodation!
• London: You’ll stay in a Twin share room (meaning you’ll be paired with a fellow traveller of the same gender, and will have two separate beds). If you’re booking your trip with a friend/travel companion – just let us know, so we can join your bookings and ensure you share a room. Need a lil’ more privacy? You’re welcome to opt for a single supplement if you like.
• 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.

• 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.
• Nice: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a French perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
• Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list! 
• Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
• Munich: We’ll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’. Grab your Contiki crew and a beer. Prost!
• Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: Take a somber but impactful visit to the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich. 
• Sankt Goar: Visit a local stein store and learn how the famous German steins are crafted, and as a bonus we will show you the worlds largest free hanging Cuckoo-clock!
• Edam: Explore all the windmills, canals and dikes on two wheels. 
• Edam: Love cheese? Love clogs? Love learning too? Today is your lucky day. We’ll visit a local farm where both cheese and clogs are made, and we’ll get a demonstration of both. You’ll also get to sample lots of cheese (and an aperitif too if you like).

Visit the site of the former camp to visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, where museum exhibits, preserved facilities and memorial chapels invite quiet contemplation. This is a thoughtful, sobering experience that encourages visitors to pause for reflection.

Learn how Dachau, opened in 1933, became a model for subsequent camps. Historical displays, survivor testimonies and marked locations provide vital context so you can learn and reflect on the events of the period and the responsibility of remembrance.

Ascend by cogwheel railway to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, a high-alpine saddle between the Jungfrau and Monch. Take in vast glacier panoramas from the Sphinx Observatory and wander ethereal tunnels of the Ice Palace.

Marvel at the head of the UNESCO-listed Aletsch Glacier and crisp mountain air that heightens every view. Weather can shift quickly—layers recommended. This experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Savor the flavors of Tuscany at a convivial trattoria: crostini, hand-made pasta and the region’s famed Chianti wines. If available, try a shared bistecca alla fiorentina—Florence’s celebrated T-bone—served simply to honor its marbled richness.

Between courses, your host highlights local traditions from olive oil to seasonal produce. It’s an evening of rustic recipes and warm hospitality. This experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Glide through quiet rii and beneath arched stone bridges on a classic gondola ride. From the waterline, marble portals and weathered brick facades reveal centuries of Venetian life.

Your gondolier navigates narrow canals before emerging onto wider stretches, where reflections ripple across palace walls. It’s Venice at its most intimate and photogenic. This experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Descend into a vaulted cellar to savor a guided wine tasting featuring the region’s signature Riesling—from dry, mineral expressions to fruit-laced spätlese. Learn how slate soils and steep riverbank vineyards shape each sip.

Between pours, your host shares vineyard lore, castle-dotted vistas and seasonal notes that define the Middle Rhine. Raise a glass to centuries of craftsmanship. This experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cruise to the heart of La Serenissima as you cruise the Venetian lagoon by private boat, arriving amid the domes and campanili of St Mark’s Square. Take in the Doge’s Palace facades and the Grand Canal, where palazzi rise straight from the water.

Hear how a seafaring republic shaped Mediterranean trade and Venetian art. Your orientation pinpoints landmarks from the Basilica’s mosaics to the Rialto’s arches, setting you up to wander narrow calli or savor sunset over the lagoon later on.

Walk Rome’s storied streets as you join a guided walk linking the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon (exterior), Piazza Navona and views of the Colosseum. Expect captivating piazzas, baroque fountains and buzzing Roman life around every corner.

Hear tales of emperors, architects and artists that shaped the Eternal City, from ancient forums to baroque masterworks. As twilight settles, the glow of illuminated ruins adds drama to your snapshots and frames Rome’s layered history with cinematic flair.

Experience Bavarian conviviality as you step into a traditional Bavarian Bierhalle. Settle at communal tables, raise a stein and soak up the lively atmosphere among vaulted ceilings, wood panelling and the hum of local chatter.

Discover Munich’s beer culture shaped by the 1516 Purity Law, with classics on tap and hearty favorites like pretzels and roast pork on menus. Expect brass music on some nights and a warm sense of Gemutlichkeit that defines the city’s social life.

Explore local craftsmanship in a riverside village as you learn how German steins are crafted—from motifs to glazing. Step outside to see the world’s largest free hanging Cuckoo-clock, a quirky photo favorite in the Rhine Valley.

Hear stories of Rhine lore and hilltop castles that inspired these designs, then browse patterns featuring eagles, coats of arms and vineyards. This short cultural visit invites you to pause for photos and reflection amid half-timbered lanes and slate roofs.

Pedal easy, flat paths as you cycle the Dutch countryside around Edam, rolling past canals, grazing pastures and the iconic windmills of Edam. It’s a breezy way to see village life and waterway engineering up close.

Hear how centuries of dikes and drainage created polder landscapes below sea level. Cross quaint bridges and watch for traditional gabled farmhouses—perfect scenes to capture at a relaxed pace with your group.

Go behind the scenes at a family-run dairy to visit a local cheese farm, taste creamy rounds of Edam and sample Dutch cheeses at their source. Watch a live clog-making demonstration as wooden shoes take shape before your eyes.

Learn why Edam’s wax-coated spheres became an export staple, how aging influences flavor, and how traditional crafts endure in North Holland. Expect generous tastings—and a few farm-fresh flavors to remember your visit by.

Dine in bohemian Paris as you dine in Montmartre near the cobbles of Place du Tertre and the white domes of Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Expect classic bistro plates and lively street art scenes under lamplight.

Trace the haunts of painters and poets who shaped this hilltop quarter, from studios to café terraces. A short guided stroll frames the neighborhood’s charm before or after dinner. This experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Spend an unforgettable evening at an iconic Parisian cabaret, where sequined revues, feathered costumes and high-energy choreography light up the stage. Enjoy table service as the spotlight sweeps across a parade of dazzling numbers.

Born in the Belle Époque, Paris’s cabaret tradition blends satire, music and dance with a splash of glamour. Expect tongue-in-cheek routines and infectious rhythm. This experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Crank up the adrenaline with a heart-pounding canyon swing. Step off the platform for a thrilling free-fall before arcing through a rocky gorge on secure lines, surrounded by waterfalls and forested cliffs.

Professional guides kit you out and coach your jump for maximum safety and excitement. It’s a rush set to alpine scenery you won’t forget. This experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step back into antiquity on a guided Rome of the Emperors & Gladiators experience. Follow your expert to step inside the Colosseum, then continue through the Roman Forum and up Palatine Hill for sweeping views.

Hear of Caesars, senators and spectacles that forged imperial Rome, from triumphal arches to basilicas. Archaeology comes alive in stories of power and pageantry. This experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class where you’ll make and eat pasta in Rome. Knead dough, shape tagliatelle or ravioli, and plate up with classic Roman sauces.

Guided by a local chef, learn time-honored techniques and the lore behind regional dishes. Share your creations at a convivial table with wine and good cheer. This experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Eat like a local on a guided food tour through Venice’s bacari—traditional wine bars serving bite-size cicchetti. Pair salted cod toasts, meatballs or marinated seafood with a spritz or an ombra of house wine in cozy bacari.

Stroll lanes near the Rialto, learning how lagoon ingredients shaped Venetian cuisine. Between tastings, your guide shares neighborhood stories and tips for more delicious finds. This experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cover more ground on a relaxed bike tour, pedaling past royal squares and river paths to the Englischer Garten, one of Europe’s largest urban parks. Pause at leafy meadows and beer gardens for classic Munich scenes.

Learn the city’s stories at breezy pace—from old town lanes to the Isar’s bridges and the famous Eisbach wave. Flat routes make this ride accessible and fun. This experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Leave the city bustle behind for a countryside Dutch farm dinner showcasing local produce and homestyle recipes. Meet your hosts and enjoy a warm, communal atmosphere amid fields and canals.

Return to town for a classic canal cruise beneath Golden Age gables and arched bridges as lights reflect on the water. It’s a cozy, story-filled evening on Amsterdam’s waterways. This experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ride the elevator to the A’DAM Lookout for sweeping views over the IJ and historic canal belt. Daredevils can launch on Europe’s highest Over-the-Edge swing, soaring out above the tower’s edge for a thrilling city panorama.

Enjoy interactive exhibits and skyline photo ops before or after your swing. A fresh perspective on Amsterdam’s maritime past and modern creativity. This experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Discover the French capital on a coach orientation as you join a guided panoramic tour past the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and the elegant sweep of the Champs-Élysées. Glide along the Seine embankments and admire the Gothic silhouette of Notre-Dame Cathedral on Île de la Cité.

Gain a sense of Paris through its grand boulevards and graceful squares, from medieval lanes to Haussmann symmetry. Your Tour Team shares stories that frame what you see, with time to pause for photos and reflection at celebrated viewpoints.

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