• 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 beneath low bridges as merchant houses and gables reflect in inky water. Narration brings the Dutch Golden Age to life while twinkling lamps and bike lights trace the banks.

Glide past slender warehouses, hidden courtyards and elegant houseboats for classic views of the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Dress up for an evening of Viennese classics in an ornate hall, where Mozart and Strauss waltzes, arias and polkas float beneath chandeliers and stuccoed ceilings.

Hear why the imperial capital remains Europe’s music heart, with elegant performance traditions dating back to Habsburg salons. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Savor a rustic Tuscan feast in Florence—crusty bread with local olive oil, antipasti, slow-simmered sauces and a glass (or two) of Chianti that binds it all together.

Stories of regional produce and family traditions add depth to every bite in Italy’s Renaissance city. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum for a sober, reflective experience at the largest former Nazi concentration and extermination camp. Walk past preserved camp barracks, personal artifacts and the haunting railway ramp that witnessed countless deportations.

Context from official museum materials (and on-site educators when available) deepens understanding of the Holocaust’s scale and human toll. This is a time for quiet remembrance, historical awareness and respect for the memory of those lost.

Glide through back-canals on a traditional gondola ride, slipping under stone bridges as shutters, washing lines and quiet courtyards reveal Venice’s intimate side.

Your gondolier’s time-honored craft and rhythm carry you past palazzi and waterways once navigated by nobles and merchants. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a guided panoramic tour of Germany’s capital, taking in the sweeping greens of Tiergarten, lively Alexanderplatz, the storied Brandenburg Gate and the glass-crowned Reichstag. Your Trip Manager points out Cold War touchstones and the solemn Soviet War Memorial as the city’s layered history comes into focus.

Walk a preserved stretch of the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery, the world’s longest open-air mural collection. Iconic artworks like the “Fraternal Kiss” capture the city’s reunification spirit and offer bold photo moments amid powerful social commentary.

Contiki

Explore Dresden’s riverfront grandeur with views of the Zwinger Palace courtyards, the stately Semperoper Opera House, the Royal Residence and the newly re-consecrated Frauenkirche. Elegant cupolas and sandstone facades recreate the city’s celebrated Baroque skyline.

Learn how Dresden rose from the ashes of 1945 through meticulous restoration, piecing together original stones and archival plans. The result is a moving showcase of cultural resilience and Saxon artistry along the Elbe.

Climb into the Castle District for sweeping views across red rooftops and the Vltava. Wander castle courtyards and cobbled lanes that echo with tales of Bohemian kings and Gothic intrigue, with postcard peeks toward Charles Bridge.

In Old Town, admire medieval lanes funneling into Staromestské námestí, where the Astronomical Clock marks time with its famed hourly show. This compact orientation helps you navigate Prague’s spires, squares and cellar taverns with confidence.

Stroll Kraków’s Rynek Glówny, Europe’s grand medieval square, past the arcaded Cloth Hall and the twin towers of St. Mary’s Basilica. Hear the hourly hejnal bugle call and get insider pointers on cafés, pierogi spots and hidden courtyards.

Continue toward Wawel Royal Castle for river views and legends of the Wawel Dragon. Between Renaissance arcades and cobbles, Kraków’s academic energy and centuries of Polish heritage set an inviting tone.

Pause in pastel-toned SNP Square, framed by arcaded houses and a leaning Clock Tower, to capture Slovakia’s small-town elegance against a backdrop of mountain ridges. Cafés spill onto cobbles, perfect for a photo and quick refresh.

Hear how medieval mining wealth shaped the town and how the 1944 Slovak National Uprising cemented its modern identity. Architecture, folklore and alpine scenery combine in a charming interlude.

Circle the turquoise shore of Lake Bled, tracing a gentle path with mirror-like reflections of the Julian Alps. Pause for photos as swans glide by and church bells drift across the water.

Gaze toward Bled Island and its church and up to cliff-top Bled Castle, a medieval sentinel overlooking forests and farmhouses. Slovenia’s alpine serenity and storybook scenery make this stop a crowd favorite.

Explore the heart of Slovenia’s capital around Prešeren Square, crossing the Triple Bridge and meeting the guardians of Dragon Bridge. Pastel facades reflect in the Ljubljanica as street musicians and cyclists animate the riverbanks.

Learn how architect Jože Plecnik shaped the city’s graceful rhythm with arcades, colonnades and leafy promenades. Cafés and galleries line the water, offering an easygoing taste of Central European culture.

Speed across the lagoon by motoscafo, with domes and campanili rising from the water as Venice comes into view. Step onto the stones of St Mark’s Square where pigeons whirl and orchestras play beneath arcaded cafés.

Get your bearings around the Doge’s Palace, Basilica exteriors and toward the Rialto Bridge. Narrow calli, quiet canals and sudden sunlit squares reveal the city’s theatrical soul at every turn.

Trace Rome’s cobbles from the exuberant Trevi Fountain to the timeworn columns of the Pantheon, with café-lined piazzas unfolding in between. Hear tips on the best gelaterie and photo angles along the way.

Soak up views toward the Colosseum and Roman Forum, where ancient power meets baroque drama. This orientation layers practical navigation with stories that bring the Eternal City’s energy to life.

Dine at Château de Cruix in the Beaujolais hills, pairing rustic French dishes with a guided wine tasting of Gamay-led blends. Candlelight, château portraits and garden views set a refined, convivial mood.

Discover how granite soils and hillside slopes shape classic Beaujolais styles—from fresh, fruit-forward notes to more structured crus. It’s a celebratory evening that fuses terroir, tradition and easy conversation.

Welcome the day with a guided session of sunrise yoga on manicured lawns overlooking vines and wooded hills. Calm breathing and gentle flows ease travel-weary muscles.

Birdsong, dewy grass and soft morning light amplify the French countryside serenity. It’s a restorative reset that pairs perfectly with fresh air and château charm.

Unfold blankets in the château grounds for a French-style picnic of crusty baguette, local cheeses and seasonal fruit. Panoramas of rolling vines and stone villages complete the scene.

This relaxed alfresco ritual nods to countryside traditions, inviting you to linger, chat and pause for photos and reflection. Good wine, good produce and good company do the rest.

Glide through Paris after dark to admire the Eiffel Tower sparkling on the hour, the triumphant Arc de Triomphe and the grand sweep of the Champs-Élysées. Bridges glow over the Seine as facades shimmer like a film set.

Hear how Haussmann’s boulevards reshaped the city while landmark silhouettes tell stories of emperors, artists and revolutions. Frequent stops invite you to pause for photos and reflection amid the City of Light’s after-hours magic.

Visit a Parisian perfume house to learn the art of fragrance, exploring how perfumers balance top, heart and base notes. Test accords on blotters and decode the language of florals, woods and spices.

At Fragonard, founded in 1926, storied archives and elegant displays reveal centuries of French olfactory craft. Leave with new nose skills—and perhaps a signature scent to remember Paris by.

Ascend a riverside tower for a sweeping 360° view of Amsterdam, from working docks on the IJ to the curl of the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring. Watch ferries trace bright paths as gables and spires glow at dusk.

Interpretive displays highlight the city’s maritime past and modern creative hubs across the water. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Travel into the polder countryside for a hosted dinner at a local Dutch farm. Meet your hosts, hear how reclaimed land shaped agriculture, and sample house specialties—think farmhouse cheeses and hearty, seasonal dishes.

Conversation flows as windmills turn on the horizon and barn lights warm the table. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a specialist guide to explore 20th-century Berlin: the site of Hitler’s bunker, the poignant Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and remnants of the Wall. Context-rich stories connect places to pivotal moments.

Expect thoughtful discussion, time for quiet reflection and a deeper grasp of how the city reckoned with dictatorship and division. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore Alternative Berlin through creative hubs in Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg. Discover sprawling street art walls, indie galleries and reimagined industrial yards where cafés and collectives thrive.

Learn how subcultures, migration and music scenes shaped the capital’s edgy identity, from squats to start-ups. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Sit down to a lively evening of Czech folklore with live music and dance, bottomless cheer and plates of country classics—dumplings, roasted meats and seasonal sides—paired with local beer or wine.

Stories, costumes and toe-tapping rhythms illuminate Bohemia’s rural traditions in a warm, communal setting. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cruise the Danube at twilight as the neo-Gothic Parliament Building, Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge shimmer in gold. A Hungarian dinner on board pairs local flavors with city panoramas.

The UNESCO-listed riverbanks reveal Budapest’s twin personalities—royal Buda and vibrant Pest—linked by illuminated spans. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a guided tasting through neighborhood bacari, sampling bite-sized cicchetti—salt cod spreads, crispy polpette, marinated seafood—paired with a local ombra of wine.

Weave via the Rialto Market to learn how lagoon produce shaped Venetian plates, from spice-route riches to lagoon harvests. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Learn to make fresh pasta with a local chef—mixing dough, rolling sheets and shaping tagliatelle or ravioli—before sitting down to enjoy your creations with regional sauces and wine.

Kitchen stories and Italian hospitality turn technique into tradition, making a convivial evening you’ll taste long after. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Enter the amphitheatre on a guided tour to hear how gladiators, emperors and crowds animated the arena. Your guide brings arches, passages and viewpoints to life with vivid stories.

Step outside for perspectives toward the Arch of Constantine and the Roman Forum, where triumphs and processions once thundered. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Gather in an alpine tavern for a bubbling pot of Swiss cheese fondue, with crusty bread, cornichons and a glass of local white to cut the richness.

Folkloric décor, mountain hospitality and hearty flavors warm the room as the peaks fade to night outside. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ride a cable car or cogwheel train to a lofty viewpoint above Interlaken for panoramas of snow-capped peaks and glacier-carved valleys. Boardwalks and lookouts offer time to breathe the crisp alpine air.

Sightlines towards the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau reveal why this is Switzerland’s adventure capital. This optional experience is weather-dependent, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Launch in tandem from a grassy ridge and soar over lakes and meadows, tracing turquoise Thun and Brienz with a certified pilot. Gentle thermals carry you across rooftops to a soft landing in a valley meadow.

From take-off briefing to touchdown, it’s an accessible thrill with world-class alpine vistas sweeping in every direction. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Dress to the nines for a Parisian cabaret where sequins, live orchestra and high-kicking cancan meet a classic French dinner. Velvet banquettes and mirrors amplify the fizz of the room.

Channel the Belle Époque as feathers swirl and champagne corks pop—an exuberant finale to your time in the City of Light. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.