• 3 Dinner (D)
• 11 Breakfast (B)
• 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.

• Amsterdam: Best way to break the ice? By breaking bread of course. You and your new besties can bond over dinner before heading out to explore. 
• Sankt Goar: Take a scenic glide down the river, past fairytale castles, Baroque spires and timbered German houses.  
• 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!
• Dinkelsbuhl: Seatbelts on! Today we’re driving along ‘Romantische Straße’ AKA Germany’s most scenic route, winding through picturesque medieval towns, fairy-tale castles, and breathtaking landscapes.
• Munich: We’ll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’. Grab your Contiki crew and a beer. Prost!
• Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
• Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list! 
• 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!
• Florence: See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence.
• Lucerne: Check out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument.
• 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).

Eat your way through Rome on a guided tasting—supplì fresh from the fryer, pecorino-laced pasta and seasonal Roman specialties. Duck into family-run spots and neighborhood markets where recipes carry generations of memory.

Finish with a silky gelato as you learn why simplicity and great ingredients define la cucina romana. This appetite-led exploration is at additional cost and bookable on tour, blending history with flavor in Italy’s capital.

Dress for a night at a Paris cabaret where sequins shimmer, live vocals soar and the high-kicking can-can electrifies the stage. A three-course dinner precedes the show, with bubbles to match the mood.

From Belle Époque origins to today’s polished spectacle, the art form is pure Paris. This glittering evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour, capping your time in the City of Light with flair.

Walk Florence with a local guide, taking in the Duomo’s soaring dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery’s gleaming “Gates of Paradise,” and sculpture-filled Piazza della Signoria. Cross the Ponte Vecchio where goldsmiths still trade by the Arno.

Continue to an artisan bottega to see the art of Florentine leather—from selection and cutting to burnishing a final sheen. Craft heritage and Renaissance masterpieces meet in Italy’s cradle of art.

Visit Volendam on the Markermeer for a taste of old Holland—green-and-white wooden houses, bobbing boats and narrow quays. Settle in for a waterfront meal where smoked eel, kibbeling and herring star alongside hearty Dutch fare.

Watch evening light soften the harbor as you savor local specialties and coastal traditions. This charming outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour, adding a flavorsome dash of small-town Netherlands.

Sample regional Rieslings and other varietals in a local cellar where slate terroir and river breezes shape the grapes. Sip through dry, off-dry and late-harvest styles as you learn about Prädikat levels and traditional winemaking.

Aromas of stone fruit, citrus and petrol notes reveal the valley’s character in the glass. This palate-pleasing stop is at additional cost and bookable on tour, perfect for enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike.

Glide by gondola along quiet canals where laundry flutters above water-level doorways and bridges arch gracefully overhead. Watch palazzi facades ripple in your wake as the city’s hidden corners unfold at a leisurely pace.

Slip onto the Grand Canal for views of Santa Maria della Salute and bustling traghetti crossings. This signature Venetian moment is at additional cost and bookable on tour, delivering romance, craft and perspective in one elegant sweep.

Explore Lucerne’s Old Town with its frescoed facades and arcaded squares before crossing the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrucke) to view painted medieval panels and the Water Tower. Snow-capped peaks rim the lake, adding alpine drama.

Continue to the moving Lion Monument, carved into sandstone to honor Swiss Guards who fell in 1792. The still pond, bowed head and shielded flank create a quiet moment of remembrance amid the city’s lakeside charm.

Take a panoramic drive past the Arc de Triomphe, sweep the Champs-Élysées and skirt the Seine for first glimpses of the Eiffel Tower and Ile de la Cité. Your Trip Manager shares local tips that bring neighborhoods to life.

Spot the Louvre’s glass pyramid, elegant bridges and cafe terraces buzzing into the evening. When the iron lattice begins to sparkle, Paris’s rhythm feels unmistakable—grand boulevards, artistic heritage and late-night conversations.

Learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house, exploring top, heart and base notes with a scent specialist. Discover how raw ingredients—from citrus zest to florals and resins—are blended to create balance and sillage.

Experiment with accords and appreciate why perfumery is considered an olfactory craft in France’s capital. You’ll depart with a deeper understanding of composition and a newfound respect for the city’s haute parfumerie heritage.

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals after dusk as bridges light up and gabled houses glow in the water. Glide past the Amstel and the “Seven Bridges” view while the city hums softly around you.

Enjoy a drink from the onboard bar and capture reflections in the polished black canal. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering a relaxed, picture-perfect angle on the Dutch capital.

Explore STRAAT Museum, Amsterdam’s cathedral of street art inside a former NDSM shipyard hangar. Monumental murals, vibrant tags and site-specific installations showcase the global language of graffiti culture.

Learn how public art evolved from subculture to gallery walls while standing beneath massive, color-saturated works. This creative immersion is at additional cost and bookable on tour, ideal for travelers who love contemporary urban expression.

Taste lagoon cuisine in a convivial trattoria—think cicchetti bites, seasonal seafood risotto and classics like sarde in saor. Veneto wines cut neatly through briny, citrusy flavors while laughter spills across the room.

Between courses, hear how merchants and mariners shaped the city’s palate over centuries of trade. This flavorsome evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour, pairing local specialties with a warmly Venetian atmosphere.

Step inside the Colosseum with a local expert to picture gladiators, roaring crowds and imperial spectacle. Traverse tiered seating, peer into the hypogeum and learn how this Flavian amphitheatre embodied Rome’s power and engineering genius.

Stories of myth and masonry bring the stonework to life as arches frame the blue Italian sky. This deep dive into antiquity is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Savor a Tuscan feast in Florence—think rustic antipasti, ribollita or pappardelle al ragù, and a hearty second course, rounded out with a classic dolce. Local pours from Chianti country complement the earthy, herb-scented flavors.

Between courses, hear how farm traditions and Renaissance tastes shaped the region’s table. This convivial evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour, celebrating la dolce vita the Florentine way.

Walk the cobbled lanes of Dinkelsbuhl, a gem on Germany’s Romantische Straße. Half-timbered houses lean over colorful squares, while the Gothic bulk of St. George’s Minster anchors this perfectly preserved, walled town.

Photograph peaked gables and pastel facades around Weinmarkt as you pause for photos and reflection on centuries of merchant wealth and guild pride. The blend of medieval streets and village calm makes this a highlight for architecture lovers and urban explorers.

Step into a traditional Bavarian Bierhalle where vaulted ceilings echo with convivial chatter and oompah rhythms. Long wooden tables, giant pretzels and shiny brass taps set the scene for a taste of Munich’s famed beer culture.

Order a stein, clink glasses with locals and travelers, and savor classic flavors like roast pork or potato dumplings. It’s an atmosphere-rich pause that captures the city’s heritage of brewing and raising a hearty Prost!

Speed across the Venetian Lagoon by private motoscafo, the city’s skyline unfolding in a shimmer of domes and campanili. Watch palazzi slip by as briny breezes and boat wakes set a buoyant rhythm.

Approach St Mark’s Square and the Doge’s Palace for a water-level arrival that Venetians have made for centuries. This swift, stylish crossing frames the floating city as it’s meant to be seen—by boat, between sea and sky.

Visit Casale Polegri in the Umbrian hills to tour family-run vineyards and silvery olive groves. Learn about seasonal harvests and low-intervention methods before sitting down to a farm-to-table feast overlooking the Tiber Valley.

Enjoy homemade bruschetta with estate olive oil, fresh focaccia, a risotto or pasta course, and dessert—paired with the family’s own wine. This is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience celebrating local agriculture, regional flavors and intergenerational stewardship.

See the Eternal City glow as you stroll past illuminated icons and along elegant piazzas. From the Colosseum and Via dei Fori Imperiali to the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona, Rome’s layers of empire and baroque splendor feel especially dramatic after dark.

Hear stories of emperors, popes and artists as fountains burble and scooters dart through cobbles polished by centuries. It’s a scene-setting overview that pairs atmosphere with orientation.

Cruise the River Rhine past terraced vineyards, turreted fortresses and steep slate cliffs. Glide by timbered riverside villages while castle keeps appear at every bend, an evocative panorama that has inspired poets and painters for centuries.

Hear tales of raiding knights and merchant tolls as you pass storied stretches of the Middle Rhine and the fabled Lorelei reach. Step onto the sun deck to savor the crisp air and pause for photos and reflection amid this UNESCO-listed landscape.

Discover German folk tradition in Sankt Goar as you visit a local stein store to learn how iconic beer mugs are moulded, painted and kiln-fired. Examine motifs from hunting scenes to heraldic crests and see how lids once kept ale safe from the elements.

Step outside to admire the world’s largest free-hanging Cuckoo Clock, its oversized hands and weights celebrating Black Forest craftsmanship. It’s a quirky cultural snapshot in a riverside town framed by castles and vines.

Contiki

Break the ice with your group as you meet your Trip Manager and break bread together in canal-laced Amsterdam. Expect cozy interiors, candlelit tables and the warm hum of Dutch hospitality as conversation starts to flow.

Sample regional favorites—think hearty stamppot, tangy Gouda and crisp local beer—while soaking in the canalside atmosphere. This sociable first evening sets the tone for the journey ahead, blending good company with classic flavors and stories from the road.