• 24 Breakfast (B)
• 6 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: 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: Yep. If you’re booking a twin room as a couple, you’ll be roomed together.

• 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: Take in the historic heart of Paris aboard a cruise on the River Seine.
• 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: We’ll check out the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s world-renowned masterpiece. Work began on the church in the 1880s and while it was technically never finished, it’s still a wonder to behold.
• 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 on a locally guided walking tour of Rome. 
• 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: Discover the history of 20th century Berlin and the notorious Third Reich spots. Learn about Hitler’s last days at the site of his underground bunker & about Goebbels, the sinister spin doctor at the former Reich’s Propaganda Ministry. You’ll hear about East German communism before a sobering visit to the Holocaust Memorial.

Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial for a sober encounter with Europe’s darkest chapter. Exhibitions, memorial chapels and barracks foundations invite reflection and remembrance.

Context from your team helps frame testimonies, photographs and the site’s legacy. It’s a respectful, contemplative experience guided by the vow of “Never Again.”

Settle into a hand-crafted boat to glide along back canals, beneath arched bridges and beside Venetian palazzi. Oar strokes echo as courtyards and stone doorways drift by.

This classic is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. A serenely paced ride reveals waterways unreachable on foot and frames timeless photos.

Drift past gables and bridges as you cruise the UNESCO-listed canals. Lamplight paints reflections on the water while stories reveal merchant houses and storied wharves.

This atmospheric sail is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Watch gabled canal houses and arches glow, a serene finale to your day amid shimmering reflections on the water.

Glide along the Riviera’s corniche roads as the azure Mediterranean flashes between palms and pastel villas. Bays, bougainvillea and terraced hillsides frame one of Europe’s most storied shorelines.

From Belle Époque resort towns to cliff-perched villages, this drive reveals the coastline’s cinematic angles. Feel the Riviera’s chic, sunlit rhythm as yachts, markets and piazzas slide by in a luminous parade.

Use your included pass to hop between the pastel hamlets of Cinque Terre National Park. Step off to explore clifftop villages, harbours and terraces strung with vines.

Walk sections of the famed coastal trails or linger over focaccia and local white wine. Sea, stone and steep lanes combine for Italy’s most photogenic stretch of Ligurian coast.

Walk Roman streets frozen in time as you walk Roman streets past bakeries, baths and atrium houses. Learn how Mount Vesuvius sealed a city in ash, preserving mosaics and frescoed villas.

This expert-led visit is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Archaeology and daily-life details bring ancient Campania into sharp, human focus.

Suit up to tackle rolling rapids fed by alpine meltwater. Feel the rush of alpine meltwater and the thrill of teamwork in the rapids as peaks tower overhead.

This adventure is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Professional guides, safety gear and a scenic course make for an exhilarating mountain highlight.

Trace the geopolitics of the 20th century at Checkpoint Charlie, the site of Hitler’s bunker and the Holocaust Memorial. Hear how the Wall severed streets and lives—and how reunification reshaped the city.

This in-depth walk is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. It pairs landmark sites with context that brings Berlin’s turbulent history into sharp relief.

Explore Bordeaux’s neoclassical riverfront past the Palais de la Bourse and its rippling Miroir d’eau. Arcaded streets and golden limestone set the stage for a sophisticated urban walk.

Learn how 18th-century merchants and wine trade wealth shaped the Garonne riverfront. Elegant squares, sculpted fountains and café terraces convey a cultivated rhythm that pairs perfectly with the region’s famed reds.

Cruise the River Seine for a front-row view of Paris at water level, drifting beneath graceful bridges toward the medieval heart of the city at Île de la Cité. Snap the iron lacework of the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre’s riverfront as the city’s stone embankments glide by.

Hear stories of royal palaces, bookstalls and artists who found their muse along these banks. From pointed spires to Beaux-Arts domes, each bend reveals another chapter of Parisian style and sunset over the quays.

Experience the City of Light as monuments glow against the night sky. Sweep past the glittering Eiffel Tower, the Place de la Concorde fountains and the riverside facades that shimmer like a film set.

As boulevards sparkle and café windows warm the streets, Paris reveals a romantic after-dark mood. From the Opéra to the Grand Palais, this elegant circuit heightens your sense of place with luminous perspectives and poised Parisian glamour.

Pause in the Valley of the Somme to reflect on the Western Front. Rolling fields conceal trench lines and memorials that honor lives lost, with time to pause for photos and reflection at key remembrance sites.

Context from your team brings the Great War’s scale into focus, from regimental stories to Commonwealth cemeteries and village monuments. It’s a poignant historical counterpoint to the journey ahead across modern Europe.

Wander the tight lanes of Parte Vieja and the curve of Playa de la Concha, where Belle Époque balconies and sea air set a leisurely mood. Boutique-lined streets open onto elegant plazas and pintxos bars.

Hear how royal summering turned this fishing town into a seaside classic. From fishermen’s chapels to Belle Époque facades, San Sebastián blends culinary verve with sunlit Atlantic scenery.

Stand before Sagrada Família to admire Gaudí’s soaring nativity spires and intricate stonework. Trace broad avenues through the Eixample to appreciate the city’s Modernisme facades and buzzing street life.

Hear how Catalan craft traditions, natural forms and bold geometry converge in Gaudí’s vision. This orientation sets you up to explore Barcelona’s creative spirit from boulevards to beach.

Step into a working perfume house to learn the art of fragrance. From distillation to blending, specialists reveal secrets of the Grasse perfume tradition amid notes of jasmine and citrus.

Discover how raw essences become refined perfumes and how the Riviera’s climate nurtures aromatic crops. Time permitting, you can create a personal mini-blend on site at your own expense.

Walk the lanes above the harbour to the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, then descend to the lights of Monte Carlo. See the famed Monte Carlo Casino quarter and a harbour filled with superyachts.

Hear tales of Grimaldi pageantry, Grand Prix curves and Riviera high society. The setting mixes old-world glamour with sea-breeze elegance; casino entry, if desired, is at personal expense.

Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa and its green-lawned setting on the Piazza dei Miracoli. White Romanesque marble glows against the Tuscan sky as you frame that classic perspective.

Learn how subsiding soil tilted the campanile and how medieval wealth built this grand ensemble. It’s a blend of geometry, ornament and playful optics made for the camera.

Explore the cradle of the Renaissance around the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. A local specialist unveils masterpieces, craft traditions and Medici-era intrigue.

Step inside a workshop to see the art of Florentine leather, from tooling to finishing, and learn how guild heritage still shapes the city’s identity. Marble, fresco and artisan skill meet in one elegant arc.

Sail by ferry across the Bay of Naples to Capri’s sheer limestone cliffs and chic piazzette. Arrive at Marina Grande to explore lanes scented with lemon and sea spray.

Hear how emperors and film stars made this island a Mediterranean style icon. Whitewashed houses, tangled bougainvillea and cliff-edge views combine for a day of sunlit island glamour.

Walk Rome’s historic core from Trevi Fountain to the Pantheon and baroque Piazza Navona, with time to admire the Colosseum’s mighty arches from the outside.

Unravel layers from empire to papal power as marble columns, cobbles and Renaissance palaces tell their story. This orientation grounds you in Rome’s living museum of art, faith and civic life.

Stroll Verona’s lanes to Juliet’s House and the pink-stone Roman Arena. Medieval streets, river bridges and frescoed facades frame a romantic cityscape steeped in Shakespearean lore.

Hear how trade routes and Roman engineering shaped this jewel of the Veneto. Elegant piazzas and artisan gelaterie make it a delight to explore.

Board a private launch to speed across the lagoon, skimming past islets and boatyards toward the heart of Venice. Arrive near St Mark’s Square to meet domes, campaniles and the sweep of the Grand Canal.

Learn how a maritime republic rose from mudflats to build palaces on piles. Waterways, bridges and quiet campi set a mood unlike any other city.

Gather in a lively Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’ to clink steins beneath vaulted ceilings. Long wooden tables, pretzels and roast specialties set a convivial scene as you raise a stein with your crew.

Hear why Munich’s brewing guilds, purity laws and seasonal festivals shaped local life. Expect brass-band oom-pah, hearty fare and a warm dose of Gemutlichkeit.

Survey reunified Berlin from Brandenburg Gate to the glass dome of the Reichstag. Cross Alexanderplatz, the sweeping lawns of Tiergarten and storied avenues lined with embassies and museums.

Learn how imperial Prussia, wartime devastation and Cold War division forged today’s creative capital. Street art, memorials and modern architecture sit side by side in this restless cityscape.

Settle into alpine life with a hosted welcome where you’ll meet your Tour Director, share stories and enjoy Austrian hospitality in a cosy mountain setting.

Traditional flavors, local tips and chalet warmth ease you into the pace of the Tyrol. Surrounded by peaks and meadows, this relaxed gathering frames days of fresh-air adventure from an alpine chalet base.

Dress up for a classic night of feathers, lights and music at a legendary Parisian cabaret. Sip wine, savor a French menu and watch high-energy routines unfold in a jewel-box theatre.

This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Expect polished choreography, live band sparkle and the razzle-dazzle that made Paris nightlife famous.

Join a sommelier-led walk to sample regional wines steps from the Garonne. Compare Left Bank structure with Right Bank fruit, pairing sips with local bites as dusk softens the quays.

This curated tasting is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Discover appellations, terroir and the art of blending that made Bordeaux a benchmark for the world.

Dive into Basque flavors on a guided hop between pintxos bars. Spear anchovies, peppers and jamón on toothpicks, then toast with a splash of txakoli as the Old Town hums.

This culinary walk is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Learn bar etiquette, regional specialties and how chefs turn small bites into big memories.

Feel the flamenco surge as dancers stamp out staccato footwork to guitar and palmas in an intimate tablao. Share tapas and sangria as the room crackles with duende.

This evening is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. It’s a window into Andalusian art that Barcelona has embraced with passion and style.

Spin along palm-lined promenades and cliff-edge viewpoints as you cycle the seafront. The Mediterranean breeze and postcard coves make every photo stop a keeper.

This guided ride is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Gentle gradients and scenic pauses suit a wide range of riders keen to see the coast up close.

Circle the island by boat to cruise the Capri coastline, slipping past grottoes, arches and towering cliffs. Drop anchor in turquoise coves for refreshing swims beneath sun-bleached rock.

This small-boat outing is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Skipper commentary adds local lore to an aquatic highlight of the Bay of Naples.

Visit a family-run farm to taste fresh mozzarella still warm from the curd, drizzled with silky olive oil and finished with homemade limoncello. Garden flavors pair with rustic Campanian hospitality.

This farmhouse dinner is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. It’s a delicious immersion into the region’s simple, seasonal cooking and sunny traditions.

Snack your way through local bars, sampling cicchetti—Venetian small plates—paired with crisp ombras (local wines). Learn the rhythm of neighborhood bacari where residents gather to graze and chat.

This foodie foray is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. It’s Venice as the locals taste it: casual, flavorful and wonderfully convivial.

Pedal quiet meadow lanes and forest paths past farmsteads and chapel spires. Stop at overlooks framing panoramic valleys and jagged ridgelines.

This guided ride is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Moderate routes and photo pauses make it as scenic as it is satisfying.

Harness up with a certified pilot to launch from a mountain slope and soar above misty mountain passes. Glide over farm fields, forests and alpine hamlets for a bird’s-eye view you won’t forget.

This flight is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Smooth takeoffs, sweeping vistas and a gentle landing deliver pure alpine freedom.

Cycle through the English Garden, along Isar riverbanks and across courtyards where Baroque facades meet modern life. Pause in neighborhood beer gardens for local color.

This relaxed ride is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Easy paths and engaging stories make Munich’s green heart wonderfully accessible.

Explore courtyards, collectives and canals to discover street art, counter-culture histories and creative reuse of industrial spaces. Murals and stencils reveal a living gallery.

This perspective-shifting walk is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Learn how squats and creative hubs helped define Berlin’s post-Wall identity.

Grab a seat for an evening of sharp sets and stand-up wit in an intimate club. Local and international comics riff on travel, culture and the quirks of Dutch life.

This lively outing is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. A great way to sample Dutch humour and toast your time in the city.

Travel to the fishing village of Volendam for a celebratory meal of North Holland flavors—think fresh North Sea catch and farmhouse cheeses—served with quayside views.

This special dinner is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Wooden houses, working boats and sea air set a charming backdrop for farewell toasts.

Step inside the vast former shipyard to explore the STRAAT Museum, home to monumental murals and installations by global street artists. Color, scale and message collide in dramatic ways.

This art experience is an optional visit at additional cost, bookable on tour. Dive into global graffiti culture and the ideas transforming public space.

Join a guided panoramic tour of Paris to meet the icons: the Eiffel Tower, elegant Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre’s courtyards and the grand sweep of the Champs-Élysées. Glide past the Seine, the Latin Quarter and Île de la Cité toward the storied silhouette of Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Unpack Paris’s layers as you admire Baron Haussmann’s boulevards, Belle Époque facades and lively café terraces. This city overview blends architecture, history and atmosphere to frame your time in the French capital.

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