• 9 Breakfast (B)
• 5 Dinner (D)

• 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: This trip includes plenty of interesting Free Time Add-Ons in Amsterdam. So if you’re planning to do any other activity, and looking to book in advance – it’s best to book your tickets between 12-3PM. Of course, you can always book any other time (we’re all about freedom to explore!). But make sure you don’t miss the other 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: Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.

• Sankt Goar: Take in the breath-taking scenery of the River Rhine.
• 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!
• Lorelei: It’s the stuff of legends. Literally. A singing mermaid named Lorelei is said to sit on the rock, enchanting fishermen before luring them to their demise. Eek!  
• 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!
• Innsbruck: Snow-capped peaks. Pristine air. Chocolate-box buildings. Innsbruck is the answer to all of your Alpine travel wishes. 
• Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
• 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).

Drift beneath low arches and past gabled townhouses on an optional canal cruise (additional cost). Lantern-lit windows and the UNESCO-listed canal ring reveal Golden Age prosperity reflected in dark, mirror-still water.

Glide by the Skinny Bridge and merchant warehouses while tales of trade, tolerance and art unfold. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour—ideal for night photography and Amsterdam’s warm, waterside glow.

Settle into a black-lacquered craft to glide by gondola along quiet rii and into the pageantry of the Grand Canal. Stone bridges curve low overhead as palazzi doors open directly onto the waterline.

Your gondolier steers by centuries-old technique toward views of the Bridge of Sighs and bell towers reflected in the tide. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ascend from the Lauterbrunnen Valley to ride the Jungfrau Railway through tunnels carved inside the Eiger to the Top of Europe (3,454m). Step onto snowfields for sweeping glacier panoramas.

Explore the Ice Palace and gaze from the Sphinx Terrace across the Aletsch Glacier. Weather-dependent and at high altitude, this optional excursion is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step beneath vaulted ceilings to raise a stein where brass bands and chatter roll through frescoed halls. Long wooden tables, pretzels the size of plates and amber lagers set the tone for true Bavarian Gemutlichkeit.

Beer culture here runs deep—rooted in Reinheitsgebot purity laws and centuries of civic gathering. The warm oompah ambiance and hearty fare offer a spirited snapshot of Munich’s social heart.

Get your bearings in the Tyrolean capital amid pastel facades and arcaded lanes framed by the Nordkette peaks. In the medieval heart, the landmark Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) glitters above a balcony once used for imperial ceremonies.

Hear tales of Habsburg pageantry at the Imperial Palace (Hofburg) and the legacy of winter sports at the Bergisel Ski Jump. Students, skiers and baroque architecture share the streets with easy-going Alpine charm.

Skim across the water by private motoscafo to cruise the Venetian Lagoon, watching bell towers and domes rise from the shimmer. Disembark by the marble arcades of St Mark’s Square to orient yourself amid cafés and pigeons in flight.

Hear the backstory of the Doge’s Palace, Byzantine basilica mosaics and the sighs that echo from the Bridge of Sighs. Venice’s maritime power and mercantile riches unfold in stone, brick and tide.

Watch the City of Light glow as you join a guided panoramic tour past Champs-Élysées plane trees, the Eiffel Tower sparkling on the hour and riverfront facades mirrored on the Seine.

Glide by the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and the Left Bank’s literary addresses. The rhythm of bridges and Seine-side boulevards gives a sweeping sense of Parisian theatre after dark.

Enter a working perfume house to learn the art of fragrance—from raw essences to balanced notes and accords. Specialists reveal how training the nose distinguishes citrus top notes, floral hearts and lingering woods.

This guided visit at the Fragonard perfumery draws on Grasse heritage and Parisian style, offering insight into France’s centuries-old craft and how signature scents become personal memories.

Saddle up to cycle the English Garden, cruising shaded paths to the surfers on the Eisbach wave and pausing at leafy beer gardens. Pedal past the Residenz, royal squares and riverbanks on easy, car-free lanes.

Local commentary connects Wittelsbach palaces, WWII scars and modern design. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering active sightseeing with plenty of photo stops.

Swap seats for the stern and learn to steer a gondola using the traditional voga alla veneta. Under expert guidance, practice balance, stroke and turning in Venice’s protected canals.

Master the elegant, stand-up rowing stance that has powered lagoon traffic for centuries. This hands-on optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour—an authentic skill you won’t forget.

Follow a local into tucked-away bars to sample regional wines with plates of cicchetti—Venetian bites like baccalà mantecato, polpette and marinated seafood. Each stop reveals a different neighborhood mood.

Learn about centuries of trade that shaped lagoon cuisine and the social ritual of bacari wine bars. This guided tasting walk is an optional experience at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Settle into a neighborhood spot for a three-course Parisian dinner where candlelight flickers on tiled walls and banquettes hum with conversation. Expect classic dishes like steak frites, onion soup or duck confit, paired with a glass of wine.

Servers share the stories behind regional specialties and seasonal produce. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Round off the night with a cabaret show where cancan kicks, feathers and sequins whirl to feathered costumes and live music. Champagne corks pop as spotlights sweep the stage.

Parisian revue traditions blend satire, song and choreography into a bubbling atmosphere of old-school glamour. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval towns as you walk the Romantic Road through moated walls, cobblestoned lanes and butter-yellow townhouses. Timber-framed facades lean toward lively squares graced by fountains and market stalls.

Admire the late-Gothic St. George’s Minster and intact ramparts that once guarded merchants and pilgrims. Photogenic timber-framed gables and color-washed plaster tell the story of prosperity earned at crossroads of medieval trade.

Pause on England’s southeast coast to admire the chalk-white ramparts of the White Cliffs of Dover, where sea-breezes carry the tang of salt and gull calls echo above the surf. This is a chance to pause for photos and reflection as ferries trace silver paths across the water.

Formed from ancient seabeds, the cliffs tower above the English Channel and have long symbolised Britain’s maritime gateway. On a clear day, outlines of France shimmer on the horizon, adding a sense of passage and possibility.

Journey through the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO-listed corridor of vineyard-stitched slopes and castle-crowned hillsides. Look for river bends guarded by crags and terraced vines clinging to slate, with villages nestled like storybook miniatures along the shore.

Near St. Goarshausen, the fabled Lorelei Rock rises over the river’s narrowest, most treacherous stretch—source of legends about a siren’s song. Expect scenic pull-ups to pause for photos and reflection on centuries of trade, folklore and winemaking.

Settle into a local cellar in Sankt Goar to sample regional wines shaped by steep slate vineyards and river-cooled breezes. Expect crisp, mineral-driven Rieslings alongside light, fruity Pinot varietals poured by a host who brings the terroir to life.

Learn how grape, aspect and soil converge to create the Mittelrhein’s signature styles, from dry, zesty bottles to late-harvest sweetness. Aromas of apple, stone fruit and blossom reveal the valley’s storied craft in every swirl.

Drop into a specialty shop to learn how the famous German steins are crafted, from molded clay bodies to hand-painted motifs and pewter lids. Designs nod to guild emblems, regional folklore and the convivial spirit of Bavarian taverns.

Step outside to see the world’s largest free-hanging cuckoo clock, a whimsical ode to Black Forest timekeeping. It’s a playful cultural snapshot that connects craftsmanship, storytelling and centuries of Bavarian beer culture.

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