• 11 Breakfast (B)
• 3 Dinner (D)
• 1 Lunch (L)

• 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: Yep. If you’re booking a twin room as a couple, you’ll be roomed together.

• 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.
• Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
• Baschi: We’ll head to the rocky (but so picturesque) village of Baschi to visit Casale Polegri. Stroll around the vineyards and olive orchards on a short tour of the azienda agricola. We’ll learn about the farming techniques used by the Polegri Family to harvest their fresh plants and fruit. We’ll end the afternoon with a crunchy bruschetta topped with homemade extra virgin olive oil, focaccia bread with homegrown rosemary and vegetables. And of course, some risotto or pasta. All of this with a glass of their homemade wine and dessert. Happy tummy, happy life!
• 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. 
• 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).

Celebrate your first evening together with a convivial Parisian meal. Share a welcome dinner that pairs bistro classics with local conversation, setting the tone for the days ahead as you swap first impressions of the City of Light.

Between clinking glasses and the aroma of fresh bread, feel the rhythm of Parisian café culture. It’s an easy-going introduction to French flavors and a warm chance to connect with fellow travelers.

Pause in northern France to reflect amid the landscapes of the Valley of the Somme. Travel through gently rolling fields that once formed the Western Front, where today’s quiet contrasts with the enormity of the history remembered here.

View poignant Commonwealth cemeteries and memorials, and take a moment to honor the lives marked by white crosses and stone tablets. This contemplative stop underscores Europe’s 20th-century story and the resilience that followed.

Discover the craft of scent at a Parisian perfume house. Learn how perfumers build fragrances from top, heart, and base notes, comparing florals, citrus, and spices in an elegant salon guided by experts.

Hear stories of Paris’ fragrance heritage from Grasse to grand maisons, and refine your nose as you test accords. This sensory encounter brings to life the artistry behind signature scents and the city’s refined approach to style.

Experience Umbrian hospitality at Casale Polegri, a family estate of vineyards and olive orchards near Baschi. Stroll among silvery olive trees and vines as you learn how traditional methods shape honest, regional flavors.

Sit down to a farm-to-table lunch featuring bruschetta with estate extra-virgin olive oil, seasonal dishes, and house wine. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER encounter connects you with local stewardship of land, heritage recipes, and slow-crafted produce.

Walk through Rome’s golden-hour glow past baroque fountains and marble columns. Visit the Trevi Fountain to cast a coin, admire the ancient engineering of the Pantheon, and linger in the lively arcades of Piazza Navona.

As cobblestones echo with footsteps, trace layers of history—pagan temples, Renaissance facades, and street artists at work. This compact circuit captures the city’s theatrical spirit and timeless urban stage.

Skim across the water by private motorboat, cutting a bright path over the Venetian Lagoon toward the domes and campaniles of San Marco. Feel the salt air and watch working boats weave between islands.

Touch down near St Mark’s Square, where Byzantine mosaics and marble lions announce the Serenissima’s former power. This aquatic approach frames Venice as it was meant to be seen—by water, with palaces rising straight from the tide.

Step into a traditional Bavarian Bierhalle where vaulted ceilings and long wooden tables create a festive hum. Order a local brew and a pretzel, and raise a stein with friends to the rhythms of clinking glassware.

Soak up the warm camaraderie that defines Munich’s tavern culture—part living room, part city institution. Between brass band tunes and hearty aromas, discover why gemutlichkeit is more mood than word.

Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site for a solemn encounter with history. Walk through preserved grounds and quietly explore exhibitions and memorials that trace Dachau’s role from 1933 to liberation.

Reflect at places of remembrance and consider testimonies that ensure these stories endure. This educational visit provides essential context to Germany’s 20th-century past and a space for personal reflection.

Pedal quiet lanes past canals, dikes, and classic windmills on a relaxed ride through Edam’s green polders. Cycle the Dutch countryside to see village life unfold at water level.

Stop at a local farm for a cheese and clogs demonstration, watching artisans shape Gouda-style wheels and carve wooden footwear. Sample artisanal cheeses and chat with makers keeping age-old skills alive in North Holland.

Embrace Parisian nightlife with an optional evening of feathers, music, and sparkling lights at an iconic cabaret. Enjoy a multi-course dinner as performers take the stage in a whirl of choreography and song.

This classic Paris experience blends Belle Époque glamour with contemporary flair—think glittering costumes, live orchestra, and witty emcees. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Ascend Mount Pilatus on the world-famous cogwheel railway (seasonal) or cableway for wide-angle views over Lake Lucerne and the Central Alps. Wander summit paths to feel cool mountain air and hear distant cowbells.

From rocky crags to flowered meadows, the panorama earns its legends of dragons and spirits. A photographer’s dream and a genuine alpine high. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Cruise the mirror-calm waters of Lake Lucerne aboard a classic vessel, gliding past forested slopes, meadows, and snow-tipped peaks. Watch villages slip by as church bells carry across the water.

Wooden chalets and steep pastures frame a scene straight from alpine folklore. Settle on deck and let the mountain light shift with every bend of the lake. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Gather for a cozy dinner of Swiss cheese fondue, swirling warm, nutty Gruyère-based blends with chunks of crusty bread. Pair with crisp white wine and convivial conversation.

This alpine ritual is as much about camaraderie as flavor, echoing mountain chalets where comfort food fuels winter tales. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Savor a Tuscan feast featuring crostini, handmade pasta, and bistecca, matched with Chianti poured from nearby hills. Expect rustic flavors, olive oil warmth, and candlelit conviviality.

Between terracotta hues and lively banter, this dinner channels Florence’s love of simple ingredients elevated by skill. A delicious way to welcome yourself to Tuscany. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Step inside the amphitheater that defined imperial spectacle on a guided tour of the Colosseum. Learn how gladiators, emperors, and crowds converged beneath towering arches and ingenious engineering.

From travertine tiers to the arena floor’s reconstructed edges, trace stories of power, pageantry, and Roman innovation. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Taste Rome on foot with bites of supplì, pizza al taglio, and gelato, pausing in neighborhood piazzas to hear culinary backstories. Sample regional flavors that locals love, from crunchy fried snacks to creamy scoops.

Along cobbled lanes you’ll meet artisans and learn why simple ingredients shine in Roman kitchens. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Glide along quiet rii beneath arched bridges on a classic gondola ride. Watch palazzi doors open to the water and hear the soft splash of the oar—Venice at its most intimate.

Canals reveal hidden courtyards and time-worn brickwork that larger boats can’t reach, offering a serene window onto everyday lagoon life. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Explore Venice’s aperitivo culture with a stroll between traditional bacari wine bars. Sample cicchetti—bite-sized toasts, seafood morsels, and creamy baccalà—paired with ombra sips.

Amid narrow calli and softly lit counters, learn how Venetians unwind and socialize, sustaining centuries-old snacking traditions near local markets and canals. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Cover more ground on two wheels, pedaling through the English Garden, riverside paths, and quiet courtyards. Join a relaxed guided bike tour that threads together royal squares and local hangouts.

Hear stories of Wittelsbach rulers, surf the city’s Isar vibe, and spot spots you’ll want to revisit later. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Sample Rieslings and regional varietals in the heart of castle-studded river country. Join an evening wine tasting to compare styles from slate-rich slopes that rise steeply from the Rhine.

Learn how geology, aspect, and cellar craft shape minerality and fruit. Between sips, swap notes with fellow travelers and toast the valley’s storybook scenery. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Settle into an evening of stand-up at a lively venue where local and international comics share sharp sets. Expect quick wit, crowd energy, and a dose of Dutch humor.

It’s a lighthearted counterpoint to the city’s museums and canals—perfect for unwinding with your crew. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals beneath arched bridges and past golden-age gables, drink in hand. Drift along tree-lined waterways as reflections ripple across brick warehouses and houseboats.

This classic perspective reveals the city’s merchant past and contemporary ease, with commentary adding stories to every bend. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Discover monumental street art at STRAAT Museum in the former NDSM shipyard. Walk among towering murals and installations that bring global graffiti culture indoors at city scale.

From bold color fields to intricate lettering, learn how artists transformed warehouse walls into contemporary canvases, reshaping Amsterdam’s creative waterfront. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Head to the waterfront for an evening in Volendam, a traditional fishing village known for harbor views and local fare. Dine on North Holland specialties—think fresh fish and comforting Dutch classics.

Wooden facades, boat masts, and the scent of the sea set a gentle scene as you sample coastal flavors just outside the capital. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Explore Paris after dark on a curated drive past its icons aglow. Join a guided panoramic tour to admire the Eiffel Tower sparkling on the hour, the triumphal sweep of the Arc de Triomphe, and the grand Champs-Élysées lined with Haussmann facades.

Glide along the Seine embankments to glimpse gilded bridges and riverside monuments. This night-time perspective reveals Paris’ theatrical side, where lamplight and slate roofs create a luminous cityscape perfect for photos and quiet awe.

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