• 4 Dinner (D)
• 21 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.
• Salzburg: Marvel at one of Europe’s largest medieval castles, perched high on the hill over Salzburg. Like something out of the Sound of Music.
• Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: Take a somber but impactful visit to the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich. 
• 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.

Glide the Mediterranean corniches with sapphire water on one side and pastel villas on the other. Your crew leads a panoramic run along Nice’s Promenade des Anglais and cliff-hugging roads where the Riviera’s glamour first took root.

Hear tales of wintering aristocrats, artists and film stars who made this coastline iconic. Expect sweeping viewpoints and time to pause for photos and reflection as palms, marinas and Belle Époque facades unfurl below.

Walk Roman streets preserved by Vesuvius’s ash with a guide who brings forums, frescoes and plaster casts into focus. See merchants’ shops, villas and bathhouses laid out as if time stopped.

Understand daily life in a prosperous port and how eruption layers helped archaeologists decode it. With Mount Vesuvius on the horizon, this is ancient history made tangible. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Drift along quiet rii and under stone arches as your gondolier steers past peeling palazzi and hidden courtyards. Canal-level views bring Venice’s textures close and the city’s rhythm into focus.

Glide by moored boats and echoing bridges while you soak in the lagoon mood—a timeless way to see La Serenissima. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Hop between bacari wine bars to try cicchetti—bite-size Venetian snacks—paired with a small glass of local wine called an ombra. Expect salt-cod mousse, marinated seafood and seasonal specialties.

Along tiny fondamenta, your host decodes lagoon flavors and daily rituals that keep neighborhoods fed and friendly. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Sit down at a rural farmstead for a home-cooked spread—perhaps schnitzel or Käsespätzle—finished with apple strudel and stories from your hosts. Expect warmth, mountain views and clinking steins.

Learn how Alpine seasons shape recipes and why farm-to-table isn’t a trend here—it’s tradition. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore the creative undercurrent in Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain, decoding murals, stickers and installations in former industrial spaces like RAW-Gelände. See how artists remix the city’s canvas.

Learn about crews, techniques and the stories behind major works, with time to pause for photos and reflection at the East Side Gallery. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Trace the quiet landscapes of Picardy with context on the Valley of the Somme, where the First World War reshaped Europe. Your crew highlights memorials, cemeteries and rolling fields that still carry echoes of the past.

Learn how these front lines influenced the course of the conflict and the lives of soldiers from across the Commonwealth. The experience encourages you to pause for photos and reflection as you connect present-day France with its profound history.

Explore riverfront Bordeaux and its harmonious 18th-century skyline, pausing at the Place de la Bourse and the shimmering Miroir d’eau. Glide along elegant quays by the Garonne where wine merchants once loaded barrels for the world.

Hear how the UNESCO-listed historic center flourished through trade, and admire limestone facades framed by iron balconies. With cafés and wine bars on every corner, this stroll sets the tone for appreciating Bordeaux’s art de vivre.

Walk the cobbled lanes of the Parte Vieja and follow the curve of Playa de la Concha, taking in Belle Époque facades and a bayside promenade made for golden-hour strolls. Your orientation points out pintxo hotspots and photogenic viewpoints.

Hear how Donostia’s Basque identity shapes its cuisine and festivals, from txikiteo bar-hopping traditions to saint’s-day celebrations. This overview helps you soak in the seaside atmosphere and plan the tastiest detours.

Explore the tangled alleys of the Gothic Quarter and the energy of Las Ramblas, passing Roman walls, hidden plazas and arcaded squares like Placa Reial. Your introduction spotlights street performers, artisan shops and tapas haunts.

Unpack Barcelona’s layers—from medieval guilds to Modernisme—while glimpsing icons like the Cathedral spires and La Boqueria market. You’ll leave ready to wander, nibble, and pause for photos and reflection in shady cloisters and sunlit courtyards.

Step inside a Riviera perfume house to learn the art of fragrance, from distilling essences to blending top, heart and base notes. A specialist reveals how nearby Grasse became Europe’s scent capital.

Smell raw botanicals like jasmine, orange blossom and lavender as you discover crafting techniques passed down through generations. This cultural stop connects Côte d’Azur elegance with sensory tradition you’ll remember long after the Riviera breeze fades.

Experience Monaco after dusk, strolling up to the Royal Palace and along lanes that open to cliffside views. Down in Monte-Carlo, admire the square outside the Monte Carlo Casino and the yachts of Port Hercules.

Hear stories of princes, racing legends and Riviera high society as fountains sparkle and facades glow. This compact principality is pure theatre—perfect for a leisurely wander and a few glamour-tinged snapshots.

Use your included rail pass to hop between the famous five—Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso—each clinging to terraces above the Ligurian Sea. Wander pastel harbors, vine-striped slopes and tiny piazzette.

Time permitting, follow sections of the Sentiero Azzurro for sea-spray vistas, or settle into a waterfront bar for local pesto and Sciacchetrà. It’s a day built for scenic exploration and cliffside photos at your own pace.

Visit the UNESCO-listed Piazza dei Miracoli to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Cathedral and the Baptistery gracing a sweep of emerald lawn. Capture your classic perspective-play pose with marble columns as your backdrop.

Learn how soil subsidence created the tower’s famous tilt and the centuries-long engineering saga to stabilise it. Between Romanesque arcades and sun-warmed stone, it’s a moment to pause for photos and reflection.

Join a guided walk past the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery doors and down to the Ponte Vecchio. Explore Renaissance streets where Medici ambition funded masterpieces and workshops.

Witness an artisan leather craft demonstration, learning how Florentine skills shaped a global reputation for quality. With tales of Michelangelo, guilds and goldsmiths, this experience blends headline icons with the city’s living traditions.

Follow the Amalfitana’s coastal switchbacks where cliffs plunge to citrus groves and cobalt coves. Your route opens out to terraces, fjord-like inlets and balconied villages framed by the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Stop in Amalfi to admire the striped facade of Duomo di Sant’Andrea and wander narrow alleys perfumed with lemons. This is southern Italy at its most dramatic—crafted for vistas, church-front gelato and sun-drenched photos.

Visit terraced groves outside Sorrento to see how fragrant sfusato lemons become the peninsula’s signature spirit. Learn the infusion process and taste fresh limoncello alongside zesty marmalades.

Hear how volcanic soils and sea breezes shape citrus character, and why local families have tended these orchards for generations. Between stone walls and sunlit leaves, the experience is pure Campanian hospitality in a glass.

Walk Rome’s cobbles to see the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon’s portico and Piazza Navona’s fountains, with a close-up look at the Colosseum from the exterior. Your introduction threads ancient stones and lively piazzas.

Unpack layers of empire, papal pageantry and modern life as gelaterie and trattorie spill onto lantern-lit streets. This walk helps you plan return visits and soak in the city atmosphere at your own pace.

Visit the courtyard of Juliet’s House—made legendary by Shakespeare—then wander to Piazza Bra for views of the Roman Arena. Medieval lanes and frescoed facades frame this compact, romantic city.

Hear how Roman foundations and Renaissance wealth shaped Verona’s tidy streets, and spot marble details that whisper of past pageantry. It’s a perfect interlude for history, photos, and a quick espresso.

Speed across the lagoon by private motoscafo, gliding past wooden briccole and island silhouettes as Venice comes into view. Disembark near St Mark’s Square for your first encounter with domes, campanili and marble lions.

Feel the shift from mainland bustle to car-free calm as canals weave between Gothic palazzi. With the Rialto Bridge and basilica mosaics nearby, this arrival by water is a scene-setting Venetian moment.

Marvel at the hilltop Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of Europe’s largest medieval strongholds, watching over baroque domes and spires. Explore Mirabell Gardens and riverside views that recall The Sound of Music and Mozart’s city.

Absorb stories of archbishops, salt wealth and music heritage as you pause for photos and reflection. Alpine peaks frame an old town where every lane seems to hum with a waltz.

Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site for a sober encounter with Europe’s 20th-century history. Walk through exhibitions, reconstructed barracks and places of remembrance that honour victims and survivors.

Guidance from your team helps you navigate respectfully as you learn and reflect on the origins, machinery and human cost of Nazi persecution. This is a powerful, essential stop that deepens understanding beyond the classroom.

Join a guided panoramic tour past the Brandenburg Gate, the glass-domed Reichstag and through Tiergarten to sites like Alexanderplatz and Checkpoint Charlie. Trace a city rebuilt from division.

See murals along the Berlin Wall’s East Side Gallery, where artists turned a symbol of separation into one of expression. Context on Prussian pomp, wartime scars and Cold War intrigue gives Berlin’s landmarks their living edge.

Sample regional wines on a guided amble between intimate bars and riverside viewpoints. Learn to sample regional wines like Left Bank blends and Right Bank Merlot-driven styles while discussing terroir and appellations.

Swirl, sniff and compare as you pair sips with local bites and stories of négociants and châteaux. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Follow your Trip Manager into a maze of bars for a Basque tapas crawl—think gildas skewers, txistorra sausage and anchovies with a splash of crisp txakoli. Learn the art of ordering one or two bites at each stop.

Between clinking glasses and sizzling planchas, uncover why this small city punches far above its weight in gastronomy. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step into a traditional tablao for foot-stamping flamenco where guitar, palmas and dance collide in a tight burst of emotion. Watch ruffled skirts whirl as singers trace stories of love and longing.

Intimate staging brings you close to the craft’s Andalusian roots as Barcelona hosts artists from across Spain. Expect goosebumps and lingering rhythms. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Roll up your sleeves to cook seasonal Catalan recipes, learning knife skills, sofrito bases and market-fresh pairings. Cook up a storm with guidance from local chefs aligned to community-positive sourcing.

Sit down to enjoy your creations—perhaps paella, escalivada and crema catalana—while hearing how responsible foodways sustain culture and producers. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Pedal seaside paths with the Med glittering beside you, cruising past palms, Belle Époque villas and café-lined esplanades. Your guide keeps a relaxed pace with stops for scenic viewing and photos.

Hear local tidbits—from perfumed gardens to beach culture—while sea breezes set the tone. It’s an active way to frame the Riviera’s elegance from the saddle. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit a family agriturismo to watch fior di latte pulled by hand before tasting fresh mozzarella alongside garden produce and estate olive oil. Limoncello caps a meal rooted in Campanian tradition.

Between stone terraces and citrus trees, hear how small farms preserve recipes and rural life on the Sorrentine Peninsula. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Knead, roll and shape fresh pasta before learning sauces like cacio e pepe or amatriciana from a local chef. Compare textures and techniques, then feast together with a glass of wine.

Along the way, hear why Roman cucina povera champions a few perfect ingredients. It’s hands-on, delicious and deeply local. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cover more ground on two wheels, from the Residenz and Marienplatz to the leafy Englischer Garten. Cruise riverside paths along the Isar with stops for scenic viewing and photos.

Hear about Wittelsbach rulers, beer-garden culture and why this city balances tradition with tech. Relaxed pacing keeps it social and easy. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Walk to key sites that frame Berlin’s turbulent 20th century—from the Topography of Terror to the site of Hitler’s bunker and Checkpoint Charlie. Your guide connects street corners with pivotal moments.

Discuss the rise of Nazism, the airlift, and the Wall’s impact on daily life before reunification. Context turns landmarks into lived history. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ride to the lookout opposite Centraal, then strap in for Over the Edge—Europe’s highest swing—tilting out above the IJ with skyline views of canals, gables and shipyards below.

Between heart-racing arcs, scan the city’s rings and modern North Shore redevelopment from on high. A must for photographers and thrill-seekers. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Contiki

Discover the French capital at its most theatrical on an evening orientation, passing the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the glittering Champs-Élysées as Paris earns its City of Light moniker. Watch grand boulevards and Haussmann facades glow while the Seine’s bridges cast rippled reflections.

Gain your bearings around the Louvre Pyramid and the silhouette of Île de la Cité. This sweeping overview blends architecture, atmosphere and history to help you decide which icons to return to during your time in Paris.