• 6 Dinner (D)
• 22 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Picnic Lunch (PL)

• 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, we recommend that you carry the British Pound, Euro, Czech Koruna, Polish Zloty, Hungarian Forint, and the Swiss Franc. (It’s a coin collector’s dream!)
• 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.
• Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum: Due to new regulations, we cannot guarantee Auschwitz entry tickets for bookings made less than 60 days before your visit. We’ll make every effort to secure your ticket, but if we’re unable to do so, we’ll provide an alternative included experience of equal value.
• 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.

• Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.
• Berlin: Get your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building. 
• Dresden: See the Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after the WWII bombings. Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche.
• Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
• Kraków: Get your bearings in this medieval Polish city. Our orientation will get you familiar with the cathedral, Royal Castle and all the best places to grab a beer.  
• Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum: Reflect on the tragedies of the past with a solemn visit to the largest concentration camp in World War II. Please note: Due to new regulations we cannot guarantee tickets for Auschwitz for bookings made less than 60 days prior to your visit. We will make every effort to secure your ticket however if we are unable to do so we will provide an alternative inclusion of equal value. 
• Banská Bystrica: This historic Slovakian city is filled with ornate buildings and framed by snow-capped mountains. It’s the perfect Insta backdrop! 
• Lake Bled: Take it easy with your new besties as you walk around the scenic lake, framed by the Julian Alps. 
• Ljubljana: Join your new gang for an orientation of Slovenia’s fairytale-like capital. Get your fix of rainbow architecture, Insta-friendly bridges and epic mountain backdrops.
• Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
• Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list! 
• Beaujolais: Be a VIP at the epic Contiki Château and fill up on a banquet of classic French dishes and wines. Ooh la la! 
• Beaujolais Wine Region: Set within the rolling hills of the Beaujolais wine region, the legendary Contiki Château special stay has been wowing travellers for decades. From the luxe bar to the elegant new bedrooms, our Château is the perfect backdrop to long summer days lounging by the pool, capped off with French feasts, local wine and dancing the night away in ‘La Cave.’
• Beaujolais: Clear out the cobwebs and get in touch with you zen side with a guided yoga session on the sweeping lawns of the château.
• Beaujolais: Enjoy a French-style picnic while admiring the gorgeous Beaujolais countryside.
• 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).

Cruise the canals after dusk as arched bridges twinkle and Golden Age gables reflect in the water. Glide past warehouse facades, moored houseboats, and the Westerkerk’s lanterned spire.

Hear how Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canal ring shaped trade, tolerance, and design. Gentle commentary pairs with city lights for a dreamy perspective. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.

Trace the city’s darkest and most defining chapters at the Holocaust Memorial and the site of Hitler’s bunker. Your guide weaves personal stories into the urban fabric.

Continue to Checkpoint Charlie and the Topography of Terror, where the former Gestapo HQ is now a stark exhibit. Context and quiet moments encourage thoughtful reflection. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.

Get your bearings in Poland’s medieval jewel, circling the Main Market Square with its arcaded Cloth Hall and trumpeting tower of St. Mary’s Basilica. Café terraces and horse-drawn carriages set a timeless rhythm.

Continue to Wawel Royal Castle and Cathedral, where Polish monarchs were crowned. Hear about Kraków’s golden age, university lore, and culinary staples—from pierogi to sour rye soup—awaiting your tastebuds later in the day.

Glide by gondola ride through narrow back canals, slipping beneath stone bridges as laundry flutters between ochre palazzi. Oar strokes echo against centuries-old brick.

Rejoin the bustle near the Grand Canal as your gondolier shares lore of boatyards and festivals. Romance and craftsmanship meet in motion. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.

Dress up for a cabaret dinner and show in a historic venue where sequins, feathers, and spotlights rekindle Belle Époque glamour. Expect a Moulin Rouge–style spectacle with can-can kicks and powerhouse vocals.

Three courses, wine, and live orchestra cues deliver a night of Parisian panache and playfulness. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.

Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum to reflect on the tragedies of the past. Walk through preserved barracks, rail tracks, and watchtowers, guided by historical context that honors victims and survivors.

This solemn experience deepens understanding of Europe’s 20th-century history through testimony, exhibits, and quiet spaces for remembrance. Timed entry is coordinated by your team to support a respectful, unhurried visit.

Unfold blankets beneath plane trees for a French-style picnic of crusty baguettes, local cheeses and charcuterie, garden salads, and seasonal fruit.

Clink glasses against panoramic vineyard views as you trade stories with your crew. Sun-warmed stone walls, buzzing bees, and a languid rhythm complete the pastoral tableau.

Dress for a night of waltzes and arias at a classical concert in Vienna. In a Baroque concert hall, strings soar and chandeliers glitter as the city’s musical soul takes center stage.

From Mozart and Strauss to lively polkas, the program channels Habsburg elegance and café-society sparkle. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.

Join a guided panoramic tour taking in Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the solemn Russian War Memorial, and the icons of Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag. Hear how the city was reshaped from Imperial capital to Cold War frontline and today’s creative powerhouse.

Walk a preserved stretch of the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery, where 1.3 km of murals turn a once-divisive barrier into an open-air canvas. Stories of division and reunification come alive amid bold color and urban energy.

Contiki

Explore the reborn splendor of Saxony’s capital on a guided stroll past Zwinger Palace, the Semperoper Opera House, and the Royal Residence. Elegant squares and riverfront vistas reveal a city lovingly reconstructed after wartime destruction.

Pause at the Frauenkirche, its luminous dome a symbol of resilience. Learn how Dresden’s Baroque architecture was painstakingly restored, creating a living gallery of stucco, sandstone, and courtly grandeur.

Climb into the storied Hradcany to survey Prague from its hilltop stronghold. Pass the soaring buttresses of St. Vitus Cathedral, wander palace courtyards, and capture panoramic city views stretching to the Vltava.

Descend toward the Charles Bridge and Old Town’s labyrinth of lanes, where Gothic towers and pastel facades frame street musicians and market stalls. Tales of Bohemian kings and guilds set the city’s cobbles humming with history.

Pause in a pastel-washed Slovak square framed by Baroque and Renaissance facades. Linger by the leaning Clock Tower and arcaded townhouses that tell centuries of mining wealth and mountain trade.

Use this interlude to pause for photos and reflection, capturing ornate details against a backdrop of alpine foothills. It’s a compact showcase of Central European charm between major capitals.

Walk around Lake Bled, tracing emerald shores beneath the Julian Alps. Fragrant pine, ringing church bells, and mirror-calm water create a postcard scene.

Spot the cliff-top Bled Castle and the island church rising from the lake, then choose a bench or pebble beach to soak in the color shifts and alpine air. A refreshing dip is welcomed in warm weather.

Stroll Slovenia’s storybook capital along the Ljubljanica River, where café parasols line the embankments and bridges bristle with sculpture. Squares spill into lanes of candy-colored facades.

Cross the Triple Bridge to Prešeren Square, then meet the city’s mythical guardians at the Dragon Bridge. Learn how architect Jože Plecnik shaped Ljubljana’s graceful rhythm with arcades, markets, and leafy promenades.

Speed across the lagoon by private motoscafo, skimming past fishermen’s islets and timber briccole. The skyline of domes and campanili swells into view as you reach the watery heart of the Serenissima.

Arrive at St Mark’s Square to orient by the Basilica’s mosaicked facade, the Doge’s Palace, and the Grand Canal. Learn how trade, tides, and craftsmanship shaped a maritime republic unlike any other.

Stroll around Rome, threading cobblestones from the Trevi Fountain to the frescoed piazzas of Piazza Navona and the elegant steps of Trinità dei Monti.

Hear tales of emperors and artists beside the Pantheon’s portico and baroque fountains that soundtrack Roman life. Gelato in hand, you’ll map out the city’s neighborhoods and night-time mood for your own explorations.

Sit down to a French country feast in a 16th-century château surrounded by vines. Sip and sample regional wines as your host explains Beaujolais’ granite soils and the bright, fruit-forward character of Gamay.

Candlelit dining rooms, rustic recipes, and storytelling about vintages and harvests set a convivial mood. It’s a warm welcome to the rhythms and flavors of rural France.

Begin the day with a guided yoga session on the château’s sweeping lawns, breathing in the scent of dew and lavender as vines glow in first light.

Gentle flows and long stretches align body and mind, framed by rolling vineyards and birdsong. It’s a serene reset before more French countryside indulgence.

Glide through the City of Light on a narrated night-time tour, from the shimmer of the Eiffel Tower to the grand sweep of the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe.

Louvre pyramids, gilded bridges, and Seine-side boulevards glow against the evening sky. It’s Paris at its most cinematic, with time-stamped legends of artists, revolutions, and Belle Époque elegance.

Step into a Parisian perfume house to learn the art of fragrance—from distilling flowers to blending top, heart, and base notes. Guided by experts, sample accords that define French chic.

Trace the craft’s journey from Grasse to the grands boulevards as glass vials, gilded labels, and scent blotters reveal how “noses” compose memory-rich elixirs. Leave with a finer appreciation for your signature spritz.

Venture into the lowlands for a dinner at a local Dutch farm, surrounded by canals, wind-bent willows, and polder landscapes. Meet your hosts, hear about life below sea level, and savor seasonal dishes.

Expect hearty classics and tastings of regional cheeses alongside stories of dikes, dairy traditions, and green innovation. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.

Ascend to a sky deck for a panoramic view of Amsterdam, tracing the chessboard of rooftops, the canal belt, and the shimmering IJ River.

Spot museum domes, ferry wakes, and bike-lined quays while learning how water management and merchant wealth shaped the skyline. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.

Explore Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain on a creative ramble through street art, indie courtyards, and community spaces. Murals, stickers, and paste-ups reveal Berlin’s restless imagination.

Learn how collectives, clubs, and repurposed spaces shaped the city’s cultural identity after reunification. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.

Delve deeper into Staré Mesto, pausing at Old Town Square to watch the Astronomical Clock mark the hour before threading lanes to the riverfront.

Hear legends of alchemists, reformers, and café poets as you approach the Charles Bridge. Architectural layers—from Romanesque to Baroque—animate every corner. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.

Cruise the Danube as lamps flicker on the Hungarian Parliament, the Chain Bridge, and the floodlit terraces of Buda Castle. A relaxed dinner pairs paprika-bright flavors with night-sky reflections.

Learn how the river unites Buda and Pest while passing Neo-Gothic facades and Art Nouveau hotels. Live commentary sets the mood. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.

Tuck into Venice’s bite-size tapas on a neighborhood stroll through local bacari. Try cicchetti like baccalà mantecato and meatball polpette, paired with a classic Venetian spritz.

Between sips and snacks, hear how lagoon produce and spice-route trade shaped the city’s palate. Cozy counters and convivial chatter define this ritual. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.

Learn to make fresh pasta in a hands-on cooking class, from kneading silky dough to shaping ribbons and pillows. A convivial meal follows with sauces, sides, and local wine.

Hosted in a welcoming kitchen or Roman trattoria, this workshop blends technique with stories of regional recipes. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.

Step inside the Colosseum with a specialist guide to picture gladiators and emperors amid the arena and tiers. Stone vaults and arches reveal feats of Roman engineering.

Hear how spectacles, politics, and crowd control played out beneath the Arch of Constantine and nearby forums. Context turns ancient masonry into living theater. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.

Warm up in an alpine tavern with a bubbling fondue dinner. Dunk bread and potatoes into molten local cheeses as tales of chalets and winter routes unfold.

Simple comforts, rustic wood beams, and mountain camaraderie celebrate Swiss mountain traditions. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.

Ride a mountain railway or cable car into the high Bernese Oberland for snow-kissed panoramas of the Bernese Alps. Boardwalks and lookouts reveal glacier vistas and serrated limestone peaks.

Feel the altitude crisp your lungs as you stroll among alpine signage and weather-polished rock. Time for cocoa or photos crowns the ascent. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.

Launch in tandem for tandem paragliding above Interlaken, tracing thermals over meadows and rooftops with twin lakes gleaming below. Silent flight and sweeping turns deliver pulse-quickening calm.

Soak in a horizon of lakes and peaks before a gentle meadow touchdown. All gear and pilots are provided. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.

Savor a rustic Tuscan dinner in a candlelit setting, pairing Chianti wines with regional staples like ribollita, fresh-made pastas, and olive-oil-bright salads.

Hosts share stories of seasons, soil, and family recipes as you linger over dessert and conversation. This experience is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.