• 6 Dinner (D)
• 23 Breakfast (B)

• 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: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
• London: For this trip, you’ll need just three currencies – the British Pound, Czech Koruna and Euro.
• 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.

• 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.
• Bordeaux: Stroll around this chic metropolis to see the Palais de la Bourse and downtown Bordeaux. Then make time for a nice glass of red by the river. 
• 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!
• 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).
• Cinque Terre National Park: We’ll take care of your rail pass, so you can just zip around the iconic clifftop villages and focus on the Insta stories. Wanna hike around too? You’re welcome to explore on foot along the way.
• Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap. 
• Amalfi Coast: Definitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance. 
• Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list! 
• Verona: This is the address behind the legendary love story. Visit Juliet’s House and see the spot that turned Verona into a global icon.
• Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
• Munich: We’ll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’. Grab your Contiki crew and a beer. Prost!
• 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.

Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial for a stark, educational encounter with Europe’s darkest chapter. Exhibitions, memorial chapels and preserved grounds encourage a pause for photos and reflection.

Opened in 1933 as the first Nazi concentration camp, Dachau became a model for the system that followed. This contemplative stop underscores the importance of remembrance and the vow of “Never Again.”

Pedal palm-lined promenades and coastal paths with the Med sparkling beside you. From colourful fishing boats to ornate facades, the Riviera rolls by at a breezy, picture-perfect pace.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Guides set an easy rhythm with photo stops and sea-air breaks to savour those Côte d’Azur views.

Wind down with an evening of stand-up at a local venue where international acts deliver quick wit and Dutch humour. Drinks, laughter and canal-city vibes collide.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. A light-hearted counterpoint to museums and monuments, perfect for the final nights.

Tie on an apron to cook regional dishes—from silky pasta dough to classic sauces—guided by Roman hosts. Afterwards, toast your efforts over a convivial meal and local wine.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Techniques, stories and shared plates deliver the warmth of a Roman family kitchen.

Drift the UNESCO-listed Canal Belt for waterside views of gabled mansions, skinny bridges and leaning warehouses. Twilight departures add mirror-calm reflections and warm window-glow.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Commentary connects Golden Age trade to today’s bike-friendly cityscape while you cruise the canals.

Ferry to Capri for a sun-kissed day among chic piazzette, bougainvillea-draped lanes and sea-view terraces. Wander Capri Town or the marina and savour the island’s luminous light.

Admire limestone cliffs and the Faraglioni sea stacks that puncture the blue. From Roman emperors to modern creatives, this cragged coastline has long seduced seekers of dolce vita panoramas.

Walk Rome’s storied centre to the Trevi Fountain, the soaring dome of the Pantheon and Bernini’s fountains on Piazza Navona. Cobblestones, espresso bars and time-smoothed stone set the mood.

Hear how emperors, popes and baroque architects layered beauty upon ancient foundations. This snapshot of the “open-air museum” primes you for deeper explorations during your time in Rome.

Visit a working farm to watch cheese-making in action and a lively clog-carving demonstration before sitting down to a hearty Dutch meal. Fields, canals and barn scents set a warm countryside scene.

Learn how Gouda and Edam traditions evolved in polder landscapes reclaimed from the sea. Friendly hosts share stories and a local game or two—an easy, authentic farewell to the Low Countries.

Sip your way through Bordeaux on a guided amble that pairs riverfront views with AOC pours from the Left and Right Banks. Sample regional wines and decode labels, terroirs and grape blends.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. From velvety Merlot to structured Cabernet Sauvignon, you’ll refine your palate in France’s capital of claret.

Explore the labyrinthine streets of the Gothic Quarter, from hidden squares to flying buttresses, before emerging onto the theatre of Las Ramblas. Stone alleys, iron balconies and buzzing kiosks reveal Barcelona’s everyday pulse.

Trace remnants of the Roman walls of Barcino and the city’s medieval guild past. Atmosphere shifts from hushed chapels to cafe-lined arcades, offering a textured intro to Catalan culture and design.

Wander the narrow lanes of Parte Vieja, where pintxo bars spill out beneath stone arcades, before skirting the sweep of Playa de la Concha. Capture the city’s seaside elegance from the promenade and waterside railings.

Hear how Belle Époque architecture and Basque traditions forged today’s culinary hotspot. Views toward Monte Urgull and the shell-shaped bay set a laid-back coastal rhythm to your time in Donostia.

Glide the storied Côte d’Azur on a scenic drive where misty mountain passes give way to sapphire sea. Palm-lined promenades, fishing harbours and Belle Époque facades paint a Riviera backdrop made for the camera.

Hear how artists from Matisse to Picasso chased this light, and how aristocrats shaped seaside resorts from Nice to Antibes. Sun-washed colours and cliff-hugging roads deliver classic Mediterranean drama.

Visit a French perfume house to learn the art of fragrance with a nose-led introduction to top, heart and base notes. Sample essences as artisans reveal the alchemy behind a signature scent.

From jasmine and rose de mai to citrus groves, discover traditions rooted in the Riviera’s craft heritage. This window into a centuries-old craft connects local landscapes with bottles on vanities worldwide.

Stroll the cliff-top lanes of Monaco-Ville to the Royal Palace square before soaking up the neon sheen of the Monte Carlo Casino. Superyachts, polished promenades and marble lobbies set a scene of Riviera glamour.

Unpack the Grimaldi story and F1 fame as you admire Belle Époque facades and harbour views. This compact principality dazzles with pageantry, polished stonework and sea-air evenings.

Use your included pass to zip between the pastel villages of Cinque Terre National Park—Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. Station platforms open onto cliff-hugging trails and tiny harbours.

Witness terraced vineyards and the Ligurian Sea meeting steep stone. Trails and paths may vary by season and conditions, but the pastel villages, pesto and sea breezes are timeless.

Visit the marble expanse of Piazza dei Miracoli for that classic shot with the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Green lawns, a Romanesque cathedral and baptistery frame this playful perspective game.

Learn how unstable subsoil tilted the 12th-century campanile, and how careful engineering preserved its lean. Exterior views keep the focus on lines, light and the tower’s improbable grace.

Join a guided walking tour of Renaissance Florence, taking in the Duomo’s polychrome marble, Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio. Stone palazzi and sculpture-filled squares reveal the city as open-air gallery.

Witness an artisan leather demonstration that spotlights skills honed over centuries. Medici patronage, guild traditions and master craftsmen bring the cradle of the Renaissance into sharp focus.

Visit the courtyard of Casa di Giulietta and see the ancient Roman Arena from the outside. Verona’s rose-hued brick, balconied lanes and river views feel purpose-built for romance.

From Roman amphitheatre to Renaissance palazzi, UNESCO-listed Verona blends history and theatre. Literary lore meets stone craftsmanship in a compact, walkable centre.

Skim across the lagoon by private motoscafo to the heart of Venice. Take in St Mark’s Square, the basilica’s gilded facade and the Grand Canal framed by palazzi and bridges.

Hear tales of the maritime republic that traded silk and spice while shaping European art. From stone lions to bell towers, Venice is a labyrinth where every vista invites lingering.

Step inside a Bavarian Bierhalle where vaulted ceilings, long tables and brass bands set a festive scene. Clink steins, sample pretzels and soak up the spirit of Gemutlichkeit.

From the 1516 Reinheitsgebot purity law to regional brewing styles, this convivial stop pairs culture with craft. It’s as much about camaraderie as it is about amber pours and oompah rhythm.

Join a guided panoramic tour to the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Tiergarten and Alexanderplatz, charting Berlin’s rebirth from division. Contrasts of glass domes and neo-classical columns tell a layered story.

Walk a section of the East Side Gallery, the longest open-air gallery on the Berlin Wall, where murals confront the Cold War and celebrate unity. Street art and memorials share equal weight in this creative capital.

Experience a quintessential night out at a Parisian revue with feathers, sequins and live music. Enjoy a French dinner as performers deliver high-energy numbers under sparkling lights at a famed cabaret show.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. It’s a theatrical plunge into Belle Époque glamour updated for today—equal parts spectacle and city-of-light swagger.

Weave through Old Town bars to sample regional wines and bite-sized pintxos stacked with anchovies, peppers and Basque cheeses. Each stop reveals a new house specialty and local ritual.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Learn bar etiquette, flavour pairings and why Donostia is a culinary capital where small plates deliver big character.

Feel the pulse of Andalusian art in a Barcelona tablao as dancers, guitarists and singers conjure the duende. Enjoy drinks or dinner as footwork, palms and shawls electrify the room.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. The intimacy of a traditional flamenco show places you close to the emotion that made UNESCO list this art form.

Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on class where you’ll cook regional dishes using seasonal ingredients and learn the stories behind them. Shared prep leads to a sit-down feast you helped create.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Your participation supports local producers and culinary educators, adding purpose to every bite.

Circle Capri by boat for bow-front views of wave-carved caves, cliff villas and the Faraglioni. Drop anchor for a refreshing dip in luminous water when conditions allow.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Skippers share island lore while the sea breeze and limestone scents set the tempo.

Walk the Roman streets of Pompeii with a local expert to see frescoed villas, baths and the forum preserved by Vesuvius’ ash. Paved ruts and mosaics reveal everyday life, frozen in time.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Context brings the ruins to life, linking temples, bakeries and brothels to the people who once called them home.

Glide through hidden canals aboard a traditional gondola as stone bridges and weathered palazzi slip by. The echo of oars and Grand Canal vistas capture Venetian romance from the waterline.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Gentle motion and low-slung views reveal details you can’t see from the alleys.

Hop between bacari wine bars to sample regional wines and bite into cicchetti—salt-cod spreads, olives, crostini and meatballs—like a local. Tiny counters, friendly chatter and clinking glasses set a lively tone.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Learn how lagoon life shaped Venice’s snacking culture.

Shoot alpine rapids with professional guides as glacier-fed waters and pine-scented gorges deliver an adrenaline hit. Safety briefings keep the fun high and the worries low.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Expect splash zones, teamwork and mountain scenery that begs repeat runs.

Launch from a mountainside with a certified pilot and soar over valleys, farmsteads and forested ridgelines. Smooth thermals and misty mountain passes make for jaw-drop panoramas.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Take-off jitters melt into serenity as Tyrol’s postcard peaks unfold beneath your feet.

Pedal farm lanes and river paths beneath alpine meadows and chalet balconies. Guides set an easy pace with stops for photos of wildflowers, waterfalls and snow-dusted peaks.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Fresh air and gentle gradients make this a feel-good way to explore Tyrol’s green heart.

Glide by gondola to panoramic platforms where serrated skylines stretch for miles. Alpine breezes and cowbells soundtrack this effortless ascent to the high country.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Views shift from valley farms to glacial cirques—bring layers and your camera.

Cycle easy paths through the English Garden, riverbanks and royal squares to see a local’s Munich. Beer gardens, surfers on the Eisbach and neoclassical arcs share the route.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Guides weave history with hidden corners you’d miss on foot.

Walk to Checkpoint Charlie, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and the site of Hitler’s bunker to unpack Berlin’s turbulent 20th century. Join a guided tour that balances facts with space for reflection.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Street-level history brings the city’s memorial culture into focus.

Explore creative districts and courtyards to meet the murals, stickers and studios shaping Berlin’s counter-culture. Guides decode tags, techniques and the stories behind them.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. From squats to galleries, discover why the city’s edge is part of its enduring appeal.

Ferry to Amsterdam Noord to explore the vast halls of the STRAAT Museum, where large-scale works by international artists turn a former shipyard into a riot of colour.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Curated pieces and ever-changing murals map the evolution of street art from illicit to institutional.

Pause for a solemn visit in the Valley of the Somme, where tranquil fields conceal the scale of the First World War. Pause for photos and reflection at memorials and cemeteries that honour lives lost during the Battle of the Somme, 1916.

Learn how these rolling landscapes became a pivotal front, with sites such as the Thiepval Memorial symbolising sacrifice and remembrance. The quiet of rural Picardy offers space to connect with Europe’s 20th-century history.

Explore riverfront Bordeaux with a stroll around the elegant Place de la Bourse and its Miroir d’eau, the world’s largest reflecting pool. Trace graceful 18th-century facades, cobbled lanes and café terraces along the Garonne quays.

Unpack how wine wealth shaped this UNESCO-listed centre, from neoclassical squares to grand merchants’ houses. The city’s blend of classical symmetry and modern art installations makes every corner photograph-worthy.

Discover the City of Light on a sweeping evening drive, taking in the guided panoramic tour past the glittering Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées, and the romantic quays of the Seine. Golden facades and grand boulevards set the tone for Paris at its most theatrical.

Trace Haussmann’s 19th-century vision alongside medieval Île de la Cité and the towers of Notre-Dame. Monument-studded vistas and riverside reflections make this a mood-setting introduction to Parisian style, typically early in the tour.

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