• 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).

Settle in for an iconic Parisian cabaret where feathered costumes, high-kicking choreography and a live orchestra light up the night. A classic French dinner and bubbles complete the city-of-lights sparkle.

The revue’s blend of music hall tradition and modern staging delivers pure spectacle in a storied venue. This glamorous night out is at additional cost and bookable on tour, a fitting finale to your Paris stay.

Drift along Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals, past Golden Age gables, skinny warehouses and humpback bridges like the elegant Magere Brug. An onboard bar adds a convivial touch as lit windows and bike bells soundtrack the cityscape.

Guided commentary unveils merchant wealth, trading houses and houseboat life while you sip and sightsee. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering a relaxed vantage on the Dutch capital’s waterway soul.

Explore Florence on a guided walk to the Duomo’s soaring dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery and Piazza della Signoria. Renaissance art and Medici power come alive among marble facades and sculpture-studded squares.

Continue to a local leather workshop to see artisans cut, emboss and finish the city’s signature craft. Learn why Florentine leather—rooted in guild traditions near Santa Croce—remains prized for touch, scent and timeless style.

Walk the Kapellbrucke (Chapel Bridge), Europe’s oldest covered wooden bridge, and admire painted roof panels that recount Lucerne’s past. The lake shimmers below while Alpine peaks frame the city’s medieval skyline.

Continue to the Lion Monument, a solemn sandstone sculpture commemorating Swiss Guards who died in 1792. Mark Twain called it “the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world”—a quiet pause amid Switzerland’s serene lake-and-mountain setting.

Join a guided panoramic tour of the French capital to see the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and grand boulevards shaped by Baron Haussmann. Elegant facades, wrought-iron balconies and café terraces reveal Paris at its most cinematic.

Hear how royal courts, revolutions and Belle Époque flair forged the City of Light. From the Champs-Élysées to the Seine’s lamp-lit bridges, you’ll gain the lay of the land for effortless exploring and photos.

Enter a classic perfume house to learn the art of fragrance with guidance from an expert ‘nose’. Discover top, heart and base notes as you build a balanced accord at the perfumer’s fragrance organ.

Along the way, trace the tradition from Grasse flower fields to modern Parisian ateliers. This hands-on encounter with composition, sillage and fixatives gives you a refined appreciation for French olfactory craft—and a scent profile that’s uniquely yours.

Explore STRAAT, Amsterdam’s museum of graffiti and street art set in a former NDSM shipyard. Warehouse-scale murals and installations showcase global artists whose work blurs the line between public space and gallery.

Learn about stencil, wheatpaste and large-format techniques while soaking up the area’s creative, post-industrial vibe. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, perfect for design lovers and urban-culture curious travelers.

Travel to the wooden-house waterfront of Volendam for a relaxed dinner by the IJsselmeer. Taste North Holland specialties—think fresh seafood and cozy countryside fare—while harbor lights reflect off moored boats.

Hear stories of fishing traditions, regional dress and polders reclaimed from the sea. This evening experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering an old-Dutch atmosphere a world away from Amsterdam’s buzz.

Descend into a local weinkeller to sample the Rhine’s signature varietals—especially crisp, slate-influenced Riesling—guided by a host who explains terroir, residual sugar and food pairings.

Between pours, learn how steep vineyards and river trade shaped Middle Rhine life and labels. This convivial tasting is at additional cost and bookable on tour, a flavorful counterpart to the valley’s castle-dotted scenery.

Glide by gondola along quiet back-canals where stone bridges arch low and palazzi doors open to the water. The gentle sway and echoed oar-strokes reveal Venice at its most intimate.

Afterwards, savor a Venetian cicchetti supper in a neighborhood bacaro—small plates, local seafood and perhaps a spritz. This combined experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, pairing classic romance with lagoon flavors.

Step inside the Colosseum, the Flavian Amphitheatre where gladiators once fought before roaring crowds. Your guide decodes the engineering genius—elevators, seating tiers, arena floor—and the politics of spectacle in imperial Rome.

The scale, weathered travertine and views to the Roman Forum anchor the city’s ancient heart. This ticketed visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour, ideal for history fans seeking depth and context.

Taste Rome like a local on a guided walk through a characterful neighborhood such as Trastevere or Testaccio. Sample supplì, slices of Roman-style pizza, seasonal salumi and artisanal gelato while learning about regional traditions.

Along the way, your host shares stories of market culture, family-run trattorie and the rituals of aperitivo. This small-group tasting is at additional cost and bookable on tour, balancing savory bites with cultural insight.

Cruise the River Rhine past terraced vineyards, slate cliffs and storybook villages where church spires and timbered houses line the banks. Glide beneath fortress-crowned hills and keep your camera ready for the romantic Lorelei Rock.

Your river commentary brings the region’s wine trade and medieval rivalries to life as fairytale castles appear around each bend. The slow pace and ever-changing vistas make this one of Europe’s great scenic chapters—ideal for photos, fresh air, and a sense of timeless travel.

Visit a local workshop to see how traditional German beer steins are designed, molded and finished—with pewter lids, relief detail and regional motifs. Learn what makes an heirloom stein versus a souvenir, guided by artisans who keep the craft alive.

Step outside to admire the town’s quirkier claim to fame: the world’s largest free-hanging cuckoo clock. It’s a lighthearted snapshot of Rhine Valley folklore, pairing precision workmanship with playful Black Forest charm.

Walk the medieval lanes of Dinkelsbuhl, a jewel on Germany’s Romantische Straße where ramparts, watchtowers and pastel facades encircle a perfectly preserved old town. Cobbles lead to market squares fringed by gabled houses and lively cafés.

Pause at the late Gothic St. George’s Minster and learn how merchant wealth and church patronage shaped Franconian towns. The atmosphere is pure storybook Bavaria—half-timbered charm, pealing bells and glimpses of daily life inside the walls.

Follow the sound of brass and clinking glasses into a traditional Bavarian beer hall, where vaulted ceilings and long wooden tables set a festive scene. Join the locals for hearty fare and discover the easy warmth Germans call Gemutlichkeit.

Hear how Munich’s brewing heritage—from monastic cellars to royal breweries—shaped the city’s identity. Raise a toast with your group and enjoy the convivial rhythm of songs, steins and storytelling in the capital of Bavaria.

Speed across the Venetian Lagoon by private motoscafo, skimming past boatyards, church campanili and moored gondolas as the floating city comes into view. Feel the breeze and watch the skyline sharpen to domes and marble facades.

Your arrival by water sets the tone for Venice—an urban labyrinth where lanes are canals and stones echo with maritime power. Glimpses of palazzi and quiet fondamenta frame an atmospheric first impression of La Serenissima.

In the hill town of Baschi, meet the Polegri family for a short vineyard and olive-grove tour and learn how traditional farming sustains rural Umbria. Sit down to a seasonal lunch featuring bruschetta with estate olive oil, handmade pasta and house wine.

Stories of generations working the land add depth to every bite. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience supports local producers and lets you savor the region’s simple, sunlit flavors—with views across the Umbrian countryside.

Stroll Rome’s twilight streets as fountains and facades glow gold. Trace a line through lively piazzas and baroque showpieces—think Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and the Pantheon’s portico—while gelaterie and espresso bars hum around you.

Your orientation connects the layers of the Eternal City, from ancient forums to Renaissance grandeur. Under the soft Roman dusk, the city’s open-air museum mood feels especially vivid and easy to navigate for deeper exploration.

Contiki

Gather with your group for a convivial first night in the Netherlands and break bread with your new travel friends. Enjoy a relaxed Dutch-style meal and a toast to the journey ahead as you settle into Amsterdam’s canals-and-cobblestones charm.

Your Trip Manager sets the tone with tips for exploring the city’s neighborhoods and soak-in-the-canals atmosphere. This shared table welcome channels the local borrel spirit—good conversation, easygoing hospitality, and a sense that the adventure has truly begun.