• 5 Dinner (D)
• 23 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, we recommend that you carry the British Pound, Euro, Czech Koruna, Swiss Franc. (It’s a coin collector’s dream!)
• London: Yep. If you’re booking a twin room as a couple, you’ll be roomed together.
• 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.

• 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.
• Barcelona: Combat boots at the ready, folks! Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas are so cool, you won’t know what to photograph first!
• Arles: Visit the historic city of Arles, famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh.
• 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).
• Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap. 
• Florence: See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence.
• 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!
• Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
• Vienna: Buckle up for a scenic drive along the historic Ring Road of Vienna. See St Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera House as you go. 
• 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. 
• Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
• Berlin: Get your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building. 
• Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.
• Amsterdam: Dive into the vibrant world of STRAAT, Amsterdam’s street art and graffiti museum. You’ll see artworks (showcasing the epic untold stories and hidden meanings) from over 180 global artists housed in a massive warehouse.

Glide through quiet rii and beneath stone bridges on a classic gondola ride. Church bells, lapping water and the flicker of palazzo lanterns set Venice’s most intimate mood.

Your gondolier navigates timeworn canals that trace merchant routes and artisans’ quarters. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Drift across Lake Lucerne aboard a vintage vessel or sleek ferry, watching snow-capped mountains and meadowed shores slip by. Timber villages and chapel spires punctuate the mirrored water.

Glide past coves and forested slopes while learning how trade routes and folklore shaped this Alpine lake. This optional cruise is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Unwind with an evening of stand-up at a lively comedy show, where international acts keep the laughs rolling. Cozy venues, craft drinks and quickfire sets create a feel-good night out.

This light-hearted outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour; lineups change frequently to showcase fresh talent.

Join a locally guided walking tour of Renaissance Florence to see the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and riverside vistas by the Ponte Vecchio. Learn how Medici patronage and merchant wealth ignited an artistic golden age.

Continue with a leather craft demonstration, a nod to the city’s artisan guilds. From hand-stitching to finishing, the workshop reveals techniques behind supple Florentine leather—functional beauty born of centuries-old skill.

Explore Barcelona’s medieval heart as you wander the labyrinthine lanes of the Gothic Quarter, where Roman walls and candlelit chapels sit beside lively tapas bars. Stroll the iconic Las Ramblas, a tree-lined promenade alive with buskers and flower stalls.

Your orientation reveals Catalan character in stone-carved gargoyles, wrought-iron balconies and modernist storefronts. Hear how market traditions and neighborhood plazas shaped daily life long before Gaudí’s architectural revolution.

Step into Provence’s golden light with a visit to Arles, where the ancient Roman Amphitheatre anchors a maze of honey-stone lanes and sun-splashed squares. Street-side cafés evoke the scenes that inspired Vincent van Gogh.

Hear about Roman spectacles, medieval trade and Provencal rituals as you admire carved portals and weathered arcades. The juxtaposition of imperial heritage and painterly ambiance makes Arles a vivid cultural snapshot of southern France.

Soak up Riviera glamour on a scenic run along the Côte d’Azur, where cornflower seas meet Belle Époque villas and palm-lined promenades. Curves reveal yacht-dotted bays, pastel towns and sunlit capes framed by Mediterranean pines.

Along the way, guides share tales of artists, film stars and perfumers who made this shoreline a byword for carefree elegance. Camera-ready viewpoints invite brief stops to capture the sea breeze and blue-on-blue horizon.

Discover the craft of scent at a traditional French perfume house, where jasmine, rose and orange blossom define Riviera allure. Learn how perfumers build accords, then sample essences that distill the region’s sunlit gardens.

From copper stills to sleek bottles, trace the journey from raw botanicals to elegant fragrances. The visit blends artisanal technique with French savoir-faire, leaving you with new appreciation for the Riviera’s most refined export.

Walk Monaco-Ville’s cobbled lanes to exterior views of the Prince’s Palace, perched high above the sea. Continue to Monte Carlo Casino, where Belle Époque grandeur and a parade of supercars set a cinematic scene.

Guides weave stories of Grace Kelly, motorsport legends and the microstate’s rise from fortress rock to jet-set capital. Nighttime lends extra sparkle to manicured squares, harbor lights and limestone facades.

Visit the Piazza dei Miracoli for close-up views of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Romanesque Cathedral and the Baptistery set on emerald lawns. Capture playful perspective shots and admire the tower’s elegant arcades.

Hear how medieval engineering, soft ground and careful restoration shaped the tower’s famous tilt. The ensemble’s white Carrara marble glows against Tuscany’s sky, making this a quintessential Italian snapshot.

Explore the Eternal City’s baroque heart with photo stops at the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. Stroll elegant streets where palazzi, piazzas and gelaterie share the stage with fashion houses.

Along the way, guides connect ancient aqueducts, papal Rome and café culture. Carved travertine, murmuring fountains and the scent of espresso offer a sensorial primer to Rome’s theatrical urban life.

Savor Umbrian hospitality at a family-run azienda agricola. Stroll among vines and olive trees before sitting down to regional specialties—bruschetta with homemade extra-virgin olive oil, fresh pasta or risotto, focaccia and seasonal produce.

Hosts share farm traditions and sustainable methods while you sip a glass of the house wine. Rustic stone walls, countryside views and convivial tables make this a delicious immersion into rural Italy.

Speed across the Venetian Lagoon by private boat, skimming past islets and boatyards toward the city’s historic core. Disembark near St Mark’s Square to take in the basilica’s mosaics and the Gothic silhouette of the Doge’s Palace (exteriors).

The waterborne arrival reveals Venice as it was meant to be seen—canals, campanili and palazzi mirrored in shifting light—an atmospheric prelude to getting happily lost in its lanes.

Travel a route framed by the jagged limestone peaks of the Dolomites, their cliffs and snowy saddles rising above alpine meadows and timber chalets. Mountain passes open to vast views tailor-made for photographers.

Along the way, hear about Tyrolean traditions, geology and high-altitude life. The shifting palette—from pine greens to pale rock and winter whites—adds drama to this transalpine passage toward Vienna.

Circle the Habsburg capital along the historic Ring Road of Vienna to admire imperial facades and grand parks. See St Stephen’s Cathedral, the State Opera House and the Hofburg complex, where court life once set Europe’s tempo.

Commentary traces Biedermeier elegance, waltz traditions and café society. Cupolas, colonnades and coffee aromas frame a city that fuses royal pageantry with everyday Gemutlichkeit.

Raise a stein in a classic Bavarian Bierhalle, where vaulted ceilings, timber benches and brass bands set a festive mood. Try a malty lager, soft pretzel or roast pork as locals toast Gemutlichkeit.

Learn how Reinheitsgebot purity laws and monastic brewing shaped Munich’s beer heritage. The hall’s hum—clinking glassware, oompah rhythms and hearty chatter—delivers an unmistakably Bavarian evening.

Make a respectful visit to the Dachau Memorial Site to deepen your understanding of Europe’s 20th-century history. Exhibitions, preserved grounds and survivor testimonies confront the realities of Nazi persecution.

Guided context encourages thoughtful reflection at the memorials and former camp structures. This sobering experience underscores the importance of remembrance, dignity and human rights in contemporary Europe.

Stroll storybook lanes to Old Town Square for the chiming of the Astronomical Clock, then cross the Charles Bridge beneath baroque saints. Climb toward the Castle District for panoramic city views over spires and red roofs.

Your orientation links Bohemian kings, defenestrations and café culture to today’s vibrant streets. Gothic, baroque and art nouveau facades reveal centuries of craft in one compact, walkable cityscape.

Pause in Dresden to see the resurrected dome of the Frauenkirche, the elegant Semperoper and the Zwinger’s sculpted pavilions—masterpieces painstakingly restored after wartime destruction.

Guides chart the city’s journey from royal Saxon residence to symbol of resilience. Pale sandstone, mirrored riverfronts and baroque symmetry show how heritage can be rebuilt with care and conviction.

Unpack Berlin’s layers on a guided orientation taking in the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Tiergarten and Alexanderplatz. Stories of empire, war and Cold War division frame today’s creative capital.

Continue to the East Side Gallery, the world’s longest open-air mural, where bold artworks cover surviving sections of the Berlin Wall. The contrast between solemn memorials and vibrant street art captures the city’s restless energy.

Step inside STRAAT, Amsterdam’s vast cathedral of graffiti and street art, housed in a former shipyard. See large-scale works by over 180 global artists spanning stencils, paste-ups and monumental murals.

Curated narratives reveal the untold stories and hidden meanings behind each piece—from social commentary to pure visual play. Industrial beams, paint scents and bold color fields create an electric, contemporary gallery experience.

Experience Parisian nightlife with a sparkling cabaret show paired with a classic French dinner and wine. Feathered costumes, live music and high-kicking choreography unfold beneath glittering chandeliers.

Expect tongue-in-cheek humor, powerhouse vocals and the thrill of a storied stage. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; venues may vary to ensure the best performance available.

Feel the pulse of Spain at an intimate flamenco performance where guitar, palmas and footwork set a hypnotic rhythm. Dancers channel duende—raw emotion—through sweeping skirts and staccato steps.

Optional and bookable on tour at additional cost, this evening pairs regional flavors with an art form recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance. A fiery counterpart to Barcelona’s modernist cool.

Ascend into the Alps by aerial cableway for sweeping views over Lake Lucerne and snow-dusted peaks. On clear days, ridgelines stretch to the Jura and Bernese Alps—perfect for photos and crisp mountain air.

This is a seasonal, weather-dependent experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Operations may vary in winter; your team will confirm the best summit option during your stay.

Pedal seaside promenades and cliff-top viewpoints on a guided ride with Riviera panoramas at every turn. Breeze past Belle Époque facades and beach clubs as the Mediterranean sparkles beside you.

Helmets, route briefings and scenic stops keep things relaxed and camera-friendly. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; routes may adjust to conditions.

Settle in for a convivial evening of regional Tuscan dishes—think crostini, handmade pasta, Chianti and rustic desserts—in a cozy trattoria setting. Laughter, candlelight and local pours complete the scene.

Stories of peasant cucina and seasonal ingredients bring the menu to life. This dinner is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step inside the Colosseum to decode gladiatorial games and imperial spectacle, then walk the Roman Forum where temples and triumphal arches trace the city’s ancient power.

Guided narration brings marble fragments and arena engineering to life. This iconic visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour; timed entries help beat the crowds.

Bask in Vienna’s musical pedigree at a classical concert featuring waltzes, arias or chamber works in an elegant hall. Period costumes and acoustic warmth elevate the performance.

From Mozart to Strauss, the program celebrates the city’s golden age of melody. This cultural night is at additional cost and bookable on tour; venue and repertoire vary by date.

Join a focused walk through sites like Checkpoint Charlie, remnants of the Wall and locations tied to the Third Reich and Cold War. Context-rich storytelling connects street corners to pivotal events.

Guides balance architecture, memory culture and reunification to paint a full picture of Berlin’s 20th-century arc. This tour is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore Berlin’s creative underbelly through murals, sticker art and hidden courtyards where collectives and studios thrive. Decode tags, styles and subcultures with a specialist guide.

From sprawling pieces to ephemeral paste-ups, the route shows how the city’s freedom fuels expression. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Share a farewell meal in the fishing village of Volendam, tasting North Holland specialties in a waterside setting. Later, return to the city for a canal cruise under Amsterdam’s lights, gliding beneath lit bridges and gabled houses.

Skippers recount Golden Age trade and canal-house quirks as reflections ripple on the water. This combined experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

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Discover the French capital at its most theatrical as you join a guided panoramic tour of the City of Light. Glide past the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and along the glittering Champs-Élysées, where grand Haussmann facades glow after dusk.

Cap the evening with a convivial welcome dinner showcasing classic Parisian flavors. Expect cosy bistro ambiance, warm chatter and plates that celebrate France’s love of butter, bread and brasserie tradition—an introduction to the city’s irresistible dining culture, typically early in the tour.

Trace a solemn chapter of European history as you journey through the Valley of the Somme with commentary that illuminates the First World War’s western front. Pass memorial-dotted landscapes and peaceful farmland that once witnessed fierce fighting, and pause for photos and reflection.

Contextual insights connect trench warfare and remembrance traditions to the modern countryside. The rolling fields and scattered cemeteries evoke the scale of sacrifice, offering a thoughtful prelude to the continent’s layered heritage.