• 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.

Cruise the mirrored waters of Lake Lucerne as meadows, forests and snow-tipped peaks glide by. Settle on deck to photograph chapel-topped hills and bays once sailed by historic paddle steamers.

Learn how mountain passes funneled trade through these shores and why Swiss lakeside towns prize their calm, crystalline setting. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, a restful counterpoint to alpine panoramas.

Kick back at a local venue for a stand-up comedy show, where Amsterdam’s international crowd fuels quick wit and sharp punchlines.

Enjoy a relaxed, laughter-filled evening that pairs well with the city’s bar culture. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, adding lighthearted fun to your Dutch stay.

Taste your way through Prague with stops for open-faced chlebícky, smoky sausages and sweet koláce, paired with local beer or Moravian wine.

Hear how Austro-Hungarian roots, Jewish kitchens and modern chefs shaped Czech flavors. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, perfect for weaving culinary stories into your city discovery.

Visit family-run Casale Polegri to wander vineyards and olive orchards before a hearty countryside lunch. Taste bruschetta with homemade extra-virgin olive oil, rosemary focaccia, seasonal vegetables and a comforting plate of risotto or pasta.

Learn about small-scale farming traditions and sip the family’s house wine as Umbrian hills roll into the distance. It’s a warm window into Italy’s azienda agricola culture—simple ingredients elevated by time, place and care.

Dine in Monaco with a three-course meal that showcases Mediterranean flavors—think seafood, Provencal herbs and Riviera desserts—paired with polished service.

Between courses, step outside to feel the principality’s after-dark gloss and hear how motorsport and high society shaped its culinary scene. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, ideal for a refined Riviera evening.

Glide along the Riviera’s corniche roads for cliffside views over sapphire bays before arriving in Monaco to see the Royal Palace and glittering Monte Carlo Casino. Coastal lights and sleek yachts amplify the principality’s polished sheen.

Learn how a tiny Grimaldi stronghold became a byword for glamour, Formula 1 hairpins and belle-époque grandeur. It’s a photogenic sweep of the Côte d’Azur—from palm-lined boulevards to palace ramparts perched above the Mediterranean.

Visit the Piazza dei Miracoli to frame that classic shot with the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Beyond the playful pose, admire the Romanesque marble of the Duomo and the acoustics of the circular Baptistery.

Hear how soft subsoil led the campanile to tilt during construction in the 12th century, and how engineers stabilized it in modern times. The square’s pale stone and manicured lawns set a serene stage for Italy’s medieval artistry.

Join a locally guided walk to the Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore), Baptistery and Piazza della Signoria, then cross toward the Ponte Vecchio’s goldsmith shops. Renaissance facades and lively piazzas reveal why Florence shaped European art and thought.

Continue to a traditional leather craft demonstration to see time-honored techniques that made Florentine goods coveted worldwide. Learn how guilds, Medici patronage and artisan heritage still define the city’s identity today.

Stroll Rome’s historic core to the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps, where Baroque drama meets everyday Roman life. Marble cascades, curling volutes and bustling piazzas offer a vivid primer on the Eternal City.

Hear the story of coin-toss wishes and the aristocratic salons that once animated these squares. Between gelaterie and palazzi, sense how layers of empire, papacy and cinema shaped Rome’s irresistible street-theatre ambiance.

Cruise by private boat across the Venetian Lagoon, watching domes and campanili rise from the waterline. Disembark near St Mark’s Square to take in the Basilica di San Marco, the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs.

Hear how a mercantile republic forged power from salt flats and shipyards, and why Venice’s mosaics and marble facades shimmer with Byzantine influence. The aqueous approach sets the tone for this singular floating city.

See imperial Vienna on a panoramic drive along the Ringstrasse, passing the State Opera House, MuseumsQuartier and Hofburg. Continue on foot to St Stephen’s Cathedral, where Gothic spire and tiled roof dominate the skyline.

Unpack Habsburg grandeur, coffeehouse culture and waltz traditions as your guide connects boulevards to ballrooms. Vienna’s blend of Baroque palaces and modern culture lends refined rhythm to every corner.

Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site for a sober examination of Nazi terror and its victims. Walk the former roll-call square, pass through reconstructed barracks and pause at interfaith memorials.

Exhibitions and survivor testimonies illuminate the camp’s 1933 origins and its role as a model for later sites. This reflective experience invites pause for photos and reflection and underscores the imperative of remembrance.

Explore Munich’s Altstadt to Marienplatz, where the Glockenspiel chimes above pastel facades. Then pull up a bench in a traditional beer hall to sample Bavarian fare alongside steins of local brew.

Hear how monasteries pioneered brewing and why Reinheitsgebot purity laws became a point of pride. Between vaulted ceilings and brass bands, the gemutlich mood pairs perfectly with pretzels, roast pork and shared tables.

Witness Dresden’s postwar rebirth at the Frauenkirche, stroll terraces by the Elbe and admire the Semperoper’s stately profile. Bomb-scarred stones were patiently reassembled to resurrect a city of art and music.

Learn how meticulous restoration revived stucco, domes and royal residences to their Baroque brilliance. The result is a living gallery of resilience—where river light and pale sandstone glow anew.

Stroll Pilsen, birthplace of the world’s first golden lager, and see its colorful squares and soaring cathedral spire. Trace the legacy of Pilsner style that reshaped brewing from Bohemia to the world.

Hear how crisp malt, Saaz hops and cool fermentation created a revolutionary beer in the 1840s. Architectural gems and brewery heritage make this compact city an engaging cultural pit stop en route to Prague.

Walk from the Charles Bridge into Old Town to see the Astronomical Clock before climbing toward the Castle District for sweeping city views. Spires and red roofs unfold like a storybook scene.

Unravel Prague’s mix of Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau, and hear how Bohemian kings and Habsburgs shaped its skyline. Cobbled lanes, hidden courtyards and church bells offer a richly layered portrait of the “City of a Hundred Spires.”

Take in Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and Tiergarten before crossing to Alexanderplatz and the Soviet War Memorial. Stories of division and reunification frame the city’s modern identity.

Continue along the East Side Gallery, where open-air murals cover the longest surviving stretch of the Berlin Wall. Political history and street art converge here, turning concrete into a canvas for hope and critique.

Dive into STRAAT, Amsterdam’s museum of street art and graffiti, housed in a cavernous former shipyard. Giant works by global artists explode with color, scale and social commentary.

Discover the hidden meanings behind tags, paste-ups and monumental murals as curators decode the culture’s evolution from subversive act to celebrated art form. It’s a vivid lens on the city’s creative energy by the water at NDSM.

Indulge in a classic Parisian cabaret with a multi-course dinner followed by a glittering revue of chanson, comedy and high-kicking cancan. Sequins, spotlights and Champagne set a festive mood.

Hear how Belle Époque venues helped cement Paris’s reputation for daring performance and nightlife. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, perfect for an iconic night in the City of Light.

Feel the pulse of a live flamenco performance as guitar, palmas and soulful vocals frame the dancer’s percussive footwork. Optional dinner adds tapas flavors to the evening’s dramatic rhythms.

Learn how Andalusian, Romani and Moorish influences shaped this intense art form now honored by UNESCO. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering an expressive night of Spanish culture.

Ascend Mount Pilatus by cogwheel railway or cableway (seasonal) for panoramic views over Lake Lucerne and the Alps. Alpine air and jagged ridgelines deliver a dramatic Swiss backdrop.

Hear legends of the Pilatus “dragon” and see how 19th-century mountaineering opened these peaks to travelers. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; operations vary by season and weather.

Pedal the Riviera’s seafront, rolling past palms and Belle Époque facades along the Promenade des Anglais. Coast to viewpoints above bays where the Côte d’Azur lives up to its name.

Hear about wintering royals, artists and café society that popularized this shoreline. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering sea breeze, light exercise and camera-ready vistas.

Gather for a convivial Tuscan dinner featuring rustic antipasti, fresh pasta and regional wines, often accompanied by live music that lifts the mood.

Learn how the Chianti hills and centuries-old trattoria traditions inform Florentine cooking. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, a flavorful celebration of Italy’s cucina povera elevated with flair.

Step inside the Colosseum with a local expert to picture gladiators, roaring crowds and imperial spectacle. Arches, hypogeum clues and travertine blocks reveal Rome’s mastery of engineering and drama.

Hear how this Flavian amphitheatre survived quakes, quarrying and centuries of reuse. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, deepening your encounter with the city’s ancient core.

Glide through narrow canals on a classic gondola ride, drifting beneath stone bridges and past palazzi that seem to rise from the water. Oar strokes set an unhurried rhythm.

Hear how Venice’s boatbuilders shaped this elegant craft and why gondoliers still follow time-honored routes. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, a serene vantage on the city’s watery maze.

Wander the Habsburgs’ summer residence at Schonbrunn Palace, exploring frescoed halls and landscaped gardens that mirror Versailles-era ambition.

Uncover stories of Maria Theresa, Mozart’s court debut and imperial daily life. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, adding royal opulence to Vienna’s cultural tapestry.

Trace Berlin’s fault lines at Checkpoint Charlie, the site of Hitler’s bunker and memorials that chart the city’s darkest chapters. Guides unpack resistance, division and reunification on city streets.

Contextualize landmarks you’ve seen with deeper narratives of ideology and daily life behind the Wall. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, ideal for history-focused travelers.

Explore Berlin’s creative undercurrent on a guided street art walk, from sprawling murals to hidden paste-ups and stencils in repurposed courtyards.

Discover how squats, collectives and galleries helped transform the city after 1989. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, revealing the raw, expressive side of the capital beyond the postcard icons.

Settle into a traditional restaurant for dumplings, goulash and seasonal specialties, lifted by local beer and convivial music.

Learn about hearty Bohemian staples and the brewing pride that runs deep in Czech culture. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, a warming evening of comfort dishes and stories.

Drift along UNESCO-listed waterways on an evening Amsterdam canal cruise, gliding under lit bridges and past gabled houses mirrored in the water.

Continue to the fishing village of Volendam for a seafood-leaning farewell dinner that nods to Dutch maritime traditions. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, an atmospheric finale to your journey.

Visit sun-washed Arles to see the imposing Arènes d’Arles (Roman Amphitheatre) and stroll lanes that inspired Van Gogh. Pause at squares near the old Place du Forum and admire sculpted capitals and weathered stone that speak to two millennia of Provencal life.

Learn how Arles flourished as a Roman trading hub and later as a medieval pilgrimage stop. The city’s layered past—legions, merchants, and artists—creates a compact, open-air museum of southern France.

Step inside a historic French perfume house to learn the craft that made nearby Grasse world-famous. Follow a specialist through essence rooms, sniffing notes of jasmine, orange blossom and rose as you see how fragrances are composed.

Hear stories of Mediterranean botanicals and traditional distillation techniques that shaped luxury perfumery. This sensory visit reveals how raw blossoms become elegant scents—and why the Riviera’s light and climate are a perfumer’s dream.

Contiki

Discover the French capital aglow on a guided panoramic tour, sweeping past the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and the tree-lined Champs-Élysées. Paris’s nickname, the City of Light, comes alive as grand Haussmann boulevards and riverfront facades glitter after dusk.

Settle in with your new travel companions over an included dinner, savoring bistro classics and regional wines. Learn how Paris’s boulevards were reshaped in the 19th century and feel the city’s café culture unfold around you—an atmospheric start to your European circuit.

Explore Barcelona’s medieval heart on a stroll through the Gothic Quarter to La Rambla, where palm-fringed promenades and lively kiosks set the scene. Trace stones worn smooth by centuries and glimpse fragments of Roman Barcino hidden in courtyards and cloisters.

Feel the Catalan spirit in atmospheric squares like Placa Reial and by the Boqueria market’s mosaic entrance. Hear how Gothic spires gave way to Modernisme and why Barcelona’s streets pulse with creativity from dawn till late night.