• 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 as bridges twinkle and gables reflect in the water. Glide past the Golden Bend, skinny bridges and 17th-century warehouses while guides reveal the engineering behind Amsterdam’s ring of waterways.

The mood is cozy and cinematic, perfect for photos of illuminated merchant houses and quiet side canals. Drinks onboard often add to the gezelligheid. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Settle into a 16th-century retreat in the Beaujolais hills for a convivial evening of regional flavors. Sample Beaujolais wines in the château’s salons and learn how granite soils and Gamay grapes shape fruit-forward styles loved by locals.

Follow with a seasonal, family-style feast that celebrates French countryside cooking. Stroll the gardens between courses, savor the setting, and—if the mood strikes—continue the soirée downstairs in the château’s La Cave after dinner.

Trace the epicenter of Europe’s upheavals with a specialist guide. Visit the site of Hitler’s underground bunker, walk the stark stones of the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and learn how ordinary streets became fault lines of history.

Context connects the Weimar era, Nazi dictatorship and Cold War scars to the city you see today. Thoughtful, candid storytelling keeps the focus on remembrance. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Take your seat in an intimate salon or gilded hall for an evening of Mozart, Strauss and Viennese waltzes. Strings soar and woodwinds dance as the city’s imperial soundtrack fills opulent spaces.

Guides share how courtly Habsburg life nurtured the composers you’ll hear. Dress up if you wish—the ambiance invites a touch of old-world glamour. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Drift through quiet rii and under low bridges as a gondolier steers the city’s most iconic craft. Palazzi glide past at eye level, water lapping lightly at stone steps while church bells echo across hidden courtyards.

It’s Venice at whisper volume: slow, reflective and beautifully framed for photos. Sunset can be especially atmospheric. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Taste La Serenissima one bite at a time on a bacaro-hopping adventure. Nibble lagoon staples—salt cod mousse, stuffed olives, seasonal seafood—paired with tiny glasses of ombra wine, as your guide explains Venetian pantry traditions.

Between stops, cross tucked-away bridges and learn how merchants and mariners shaped the city’s palate. Come hungry; the flavors are fresh, simple and deeply local. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Roll, cut and shape fresh dough as a chef shows you the secrets of silky tagliatelle and pillowy ravioli. Stir sauces, sip wine and learn why simple ingredients shine brightest in Roman kitchens.

Settle in for a convivial dinner featuring your handiwork alongside classic antipasti and dolce. It’s hands-on, flour-dusted fun. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit the former German Nazi concentration and extermination camp to learn, with respect, about one of history’s darkest chapters. The memorial sites at Auschwitz I and Birkenau preserve barracks, watchtowers and exhibits that bear witness to millions of lives.

Context from local educators deepens understanding through archives and survivor histories, fostering a space to pause for photos and reflection. This solemn experience is conducted with sensitivity and may be subject to entry regulations set by the memorial authorities, often undertaken on day 9.

Explore a petite capital packed with charisma as you cross Jože Plecnik’s Triple Bridge and wave to the dragons guarding the Dragon Bridge. Riverside markets, leafy embankments and café terraces reveal a city made for people, not cars.

Hear how Ljubljana blends Austro-Hungarian heritage with modern sustainability, spot street murals and spires, and learn where to sample kremšnita or local craft beer. The pace is easy, the vibe creative—and you’ll quickly soak in the city atmosphere.

Ease into the day with a gentle, instructor-led flow on the château’s sweeping lawns. As the Beaujolais hills glow gold, find your breath, lengthen tight travel muscles and enjoy birdsong in the vines.

This restorative session connects movement with the landscape, swapping studio mirrors for vineyard views. Expect accessible poses and mindful pauses that leave you centered and ready to explore, carried by golden countryside light and fresh morning air.

Celebrate Czech traditions at a convivial evening of music, dance and regional cuisine. Enjoy roast meats, dumplings and sweet treats while folk musicians and costumed dancers bring Moravian and Bohemian rhythms to life.

Between courses, try a step or two, clink glasses of local beer and savor stories behind the songs. It’s warm, rustic and endlessly cheerful. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a guided panoramic tour through Germany’s capital, rolling past the Brandenburg Gate, the glass-domed Reichstag, Tiergarten and Alexanderplatz. Hear how Berlin continually reinvents itself, from imperial boulevards to modern creative hubs, while your local team points out powerful memorials and photo stops.

Continue to the longest open-air gallery in the world and walk a stretch of the East Side Gallery. The vivid murals transform fragments of the Wall into a timeline of hope, tracing Berlin’s journey from a divided city to a creative capital. Expect time to pause for photos and reflection.

Contiki

Explore the Elbe-side city reborn from wartime ashes on a short, elegant stroll. Marvel at the courtyards of the Zwinger Palace, the stately Semperoper Opera House and the graceful dome of the Frauenkirche, each a testament to meticulous reconstruction.

Hear how Dresden’s artisans and architects restored masterpieces rebuilt after WWII bombings, reviving facades, fountains and royal squares. The result is a baroque stage set come to life—ideal to pause for photos and reflection before continuing your journey to Prague.

Explore Hradcany as you walk the Castle District, taking in St. Vitus Cathedral’s spires and panoramas over the Vltava. Your route frames the city’s sea of terracotta roofs and Gothic towers, setting the scene for stories of Bohemian kings and defenestrations.

Descend toward Charles Bridge and the clock-topped Old Town Square, where café terraces line medieval lanes. Learn how Prague’s mix of Romanesque, Gothic and baroque forms a living museum—and where to find the best viewpoints for panoramic city views.

Get your bearings in Poland’s storybook city with a relaxed introduction to the Royal Route. Stand in Europe’s largest medieval square, the Main Market Square, hear the bugle call from St. Mary’s Basilica, and trace cobbled lanes alive with cafés and street musicians.

Continue to the ramparts of Wawel Castle, overlooking the Vistula River, and learn how Kraków’s golden age shaped its guild halls and palaces. Tips on pierogi spots and cellar bars round out the mood of this medieval old town.

Stretch your legs in central Slovakia’s pastel-toned gem, framed by the Low Tatras. Stroll the main square, admire the leaning Clock Tower and photogenic burgher houses, and soak up mountain views that feel close enough to touch.

Hear how the city’s mining past and Slovak National Uprising history shaped its identity, while cafés and galleries add a modern, creative sheen. It’s an ideal interlude to pause for photos and reflection before rolling on toward Hungary.

Take an easy stroll beside Slovenia’s emerald show-stopper, framed by the Julian Alps. From the shore, catch perfect views of Bled Island and the clifftop castle, with moments to capture mirror-like reflections and the ring of church bells drifting across the water.

In warmer months, cool off with a refreshing dip and feel the alpine air sharpen your senses. Guides share local lore—like the wishing bell tradition—while you soak in the lakeside atmosphere at your own pace.

Speed across the lagoon by private motoscafo to reach the historic heart of Venice, where palazzi rise directly from the water. Step into the drama of St Mark’s Square and feel centuries of maritime power ripple through the stones.

Your orientation points out the Rialto markets, tiny bridges and quiet sestiere backstreets beyond the crowds. Learn how canals replaced roads, why masks matter at Carnevale, and where to catch golden-hour light on the Grand Canal.

Wander through the Eternal City’s marble-paved showpieces, tossing a coin at the Trevi Fountain, circling the obelisk of Piazza Navona and standing beneath the oculus of the Pantheon. Your team shares neighborhood tips that turn icons into local hangouts.

Between piazzas, hear tales of emperors, sculptors and popes that shaped Rome’s grand theater of history. Cap things off with gelato or espresso, and feel free to soak in the city atmosphere long after the walk ends.

Unfold a blanket among roses and plane trees for a leisurely French-style picnic within the château grounds. Expect baguettes, local cheeses, charcuterie and seasonal salads—simple ingredients elevated by sunshine and good company.

The views roll across vine-carpeted hills, a perfect frame for stories about regional wine culture and harvest traditions. Raise a glass of ruby Beaujolais and soak in the countryside atmosphere as time stretches lazily into the afternoon.

Glide past Paris at its most theatrical as monuments glow to life. See the Eiffel Tower glittering on the hour, arc past the Arc de Triomphe and cruise along Seine-side boulevards lined with lanterns and café terraces.

Stories of artists, revolutions and Belle Époque glamour bring the city’s romance into focus. With the skyline sparkling and bridges mirrored in the river, this is the moment to pause for photos and reflection on why Paris captivates.

Step inside a Parisian perfume institution to learn the art of fragrance. Experts at Fragonard introduce the language of notes and accords, share how essences are sourced, and reveal the alchemy that turns flowers and woods into signature scents.

Engage your senses as you compare citrus brightness with velvety florals, then browse time-honored creations and contemporary blends. It’s an elegant cultural detour that pairs perfectly with Paris’s love of style and craft.

Venture beyond Amsterdam’s canals for a convivial countryside meal, tasting farmhouse cheeses and seasonal dishes sourced nearby. Hosts share daily rituals, sustainability practices and food traditions that keep rural life thriving.

This is a relaxed cultural exchange rather than a formal restaurant affair. Expect hearty fare, local stories and a chance to try Dutch classics done the farm way. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ride up to Amsterdam Noord for skyline views from the A’DAM Tower’s observation deck. Survey a sea of canal belts, gabled roofs and the IJ waterfront, spotting icons from Centraal Station to the harbor locks.

Thrill-seekers can try Europe’s highest swing, Over the Edge, for wind-in-your-hair views above the city. It’s a modern counterpoint to Amsterdam’s Golden Age streetscapes. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Swap boulevards for backstreets on a deep dive into Berlin’s creative undercurrent. Explore artist squats, creative courtyards and evolving graffiti walls, decoding tags, paste-ups and large-scale murals with a local insider.

Hear how waves of migration and DIY culture shaped neighborhoods into living galleries, where cafés double as studios and music venues. It’s contemporary culture in the making. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cruise the Danube past Buda Castle, the lit arches of Chain Bridge and the glowing facade of the Hungarian Parliament. Commentary connects the twin cities of Buda and Pest as courses and drinks are served onboard.

From the water, neo-Gothic spires and thermal-steam silhouettes feel even more theatrical. Expect prime seats for photos and a relaxed pace between landmarks. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Slip into warm, mineral-rich pools beneath neo-baroque domes at Széchenyi, Budapest’s grandest bath complex. Steam curls into the air as locals play chess on floating boards and bathhouses glow in late-day light.

Rotating between saunas, plunge pools and outdoor baths is a cultural ritual here, perfect for soothing travel muscles. Bring swimwear and embrace the spa spirit. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step inside the Colosseum with timed entry and a guide who animates gladiator games, emperors’ propaganda and ingenious Roman engineering. From the arena to surviving tiers, feel the scale of this amphitheater of crowds.

Outside, trace the imperial axis of the Forum and Palatine Hill as stories connect temples and triumphal arches. Expect context, vantage points and time for questions. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Savor a Tuscan spread in the city of the Medici—think crostini, ribollita or pappardelle al ragù, and a glass (or two) of Chianti. Staff share the stories behind seasonal recipes and regional ingredients.

The setting channels trattoria warmth and Renaissance charm, making it an easygoing celebration of Florentine flavors. Come hungry; leave content. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Gather in a cozy alpine restaurant for a bubbling pot of Swiss cheese fondue. Tear bread, swirl, and share stories as the scent of nutty Gruyère and kirsch perfumes the room. Expect rosti sides and a sweet finish, too.

Local hosts explain mountain dairy traditions and why hearty dishes fortify high-altitude life. It’s comfort food, perfected. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Lift off from an alpine take-off and soar over lakes Thun and Brienz with a licensed pilot. Suspended in quiet air, watch toy-town chalets and emerald meadows unfold beneath your feet as the Alps rise on every horizon.

Gentle thermals keep you floating while your pilot points out peaks and valleys. Photos or video can often be arranged. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ride the mountain railway through tunnels and glaciers to Europe’s highest train station. Step onto the Sphinx Terrace for sweeping views of the Aletsch Glacier, then wander ice tunnels sculpted into the heart of the glacier.

Between snowfields and sky, learn how engineering conquered sheer rock and ice to open up the High Alps. Warm layers and sunglasses are essential. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Dive into a classic night out where sequins, feathers and live music light the stage. Enjoy a multi-course dinner before the curtain rises on high-energy choreography and powerhouse vocals in a storied Paris venue.

From playful numbers to torch songs, the spectacle channels decades of Parisian nightlife. Dress smart, bring your camera for pre-show snaps, and toast to la vie en rose. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.