• 22 Breakfast (B)
• 5 Dinner (D)
• 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: Yep. If you’re booking a twin room as a couple, you’ll be roomed together.

• Amsterdam: Best way to break the ice? By breaking bread of course. You and your new besties can bond over dinner before heading out to explore. 
• 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.
• 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! 
• Florence: See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence.
• Lucerne: Check out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument.
• 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).

Settle in for a glittering night of Parisian cabaret, where high-kicking can-can dancers, live music and sequined spectacle unfold beneath chandeliers. A multi-course dinner is included with your seat.

From Belle Époque flair to modern choreography, it’s a feast for the senses that pairs perfectly with a glass of bubbly. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Roll and shape fresh pasta with a local chef, learning techniques for silky tagliatelle or filled ravioli before sitting down to enjoy your handiwork. Expect generous portions and a glass of wine.

Hear tips for classic sauces—think cacio e pepe or amatriciana—and take home recipes to recreate Roman evenings. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Glide by gondola through Venice’s back canals as your gondolier steers beneath low bridges and along ivy-clad walls. The water-level perspective reveals quiet courtyards and weathered stone steps.

Hear about centuries of boatbuilding and how this elegant craft became a symbol of the city. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Dine in the picturesque village of Volendam, where wooden houses, bobbing boats and sea air set the scene. Sample North Sea specialities and hearty Dutch classics while you watch life unfold along the dike.

Learn about traditional dress, eel smoking and Zuiderzee heritage in a setting that feels like a living museum. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cruise the Danube past the illuminated Hungarian Parliament, Buda Castle and Chain Bridge as dinner is served on board. The city’s twin banks glow, reflecting Budapest’s grand fin-de-siècle skyline.

Between courses, step on deck to feel the river breeze and photograph the glittering embankments. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a locally guided tour to admire the Duomo’s soaring dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery’s “Gates of Paradise” and Piazza della Signoria. Continue to Santa Croce and the Ponte Vecchio for iconic river views.

Hear how Medici patronage sparked the Renaissance, from marble-clad churches to workshops where leather artisans still craft by hand. It’s a compact, culture-rich circuit that brings Florence’s artistic heartbeat to life.

Ascend Mt. Pilatus by cableway or the historic cogwheel railway for sweeping views over Lake Lucerne and the Central Swiss Alps. Alpine paths and panoramas unfold in every direction.

Learn local legends of dragons and the mountain’s weather-making moods as you breathe crisp high-altitude air. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, weather permitting.

Discover Dresden’s beautifully restored core, where the Frauenkirche, Zwinger Palace and the Semperoper rise in ornate splendour. Stroll grand squares and riverfront terraces, taking in the Saxon elegance that defines this photogenic city.

Much of this architectural jewel was rebuilt after WWII bombings, a testament to resilience and craftsmanship. Learn how electors like Augustus the Strong transformed Dresden into a Baroque showpiece, then pause for photos and reflection amid palace facades and porcelain details.

Cruise Lake Lucerne aboard a modern vessel or vintage paddle steamer, gliding past meadows, chapel-topped headlands and fjord-like inlets mirrored on still water.

See why artists and poets were drawn to these shores, with snow-dusted peaks framing every curve. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, subject to scheduling.

Explore Germany’s capital on a guided orientation to see the Brandenburg Gate, the glass-domed Reichstag, Tiergarten and Alexanderplatz. Your Trip Manager’s insights help decode the city’s layers, from imperial grandeur to bold modern landmarks.

Continue to the East Side Gallery, the longest surviving stretch of the Berlin Wall, now a vast open-air canvas. Murals and stencils capture reunification and resistance, turning Cold War history into living street art where you can pause for photos and reflection.

Walk up to Prague’s Castle District for panoramas over a sea of spires and the soaring nave of St Vitus Cathedral. Wander lanes of Golden Lane and noble courtyards before tracing your way toward the Vltava.

Back in the centre, admire the Astronomical Clock and lively Old Town Square, with the option to pause for photos and reflection on the Charles Bridge. Hear tales of Bohemian kings, Gothic guilds and café culture that still hums through these storied streets.

Get your bearings in Kraków’s medieval heart, circling the vast Rynek Glówny with its Cloth Hall and bugle-call from St. Mary’s Basilica. Follow the Royal Route toward the river, where Wawel Hill crowns the skyline.

Absorb legends of kings and dragons as you pass Renaissance courtyards and cobbled lanes. Your Trip Manager points out locals’ favourites for pierogi and craft beer so you can soak in the Old Town atmosphere long after the walk ends.

Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum for a sober, educational experience that confronts the realities of the Holocaust. Walk past guard towers and remains of barracks, and see exhibitions that preserve victims’ names and stories.

This is a time to pause for photos and reflection with utmost respect. Entry is subject to availability; for bookings made less than 60 days before the visit, an alternative included experience of equal value may be provided in line with site regulations.

Pause in Slovakia’s Banská Bystrica to wander pastel-fronted SNP Square framed by mountain ridges. Climb the elegant Clock Tower or simply pause for photos and reflection amid arcaded houses and café tables spilling onto cobbles.

Once a wealthy mining hub, the town’s Renaissance and Baroque facades hint at centuries of trade and resilience. It’s a scenic interlude that adds colour and texture to your journey between Central European capitals.

Stroll the shore of Lake Bled, where emerald waters mirror the Julian Alps and a tiny island church rings across the lake. Follow easy paths to viewpoints that capture the clifftop castle and forested slopes.

Learn how glacial forces shaped this Alpine basin and why romantic traditions surround the island’s bell. It’s a gentle, nature-rich pause to soak in the lakeside atmosphere before continuing across Slovenia.

Explore Slovenia’s charming capital on foot, crossing the Triple Bridge to Prešeren Square and the playful Dragon Bridge. Pastel-fronted houses line the Ljubljanica, where willow trees drape over riverside cafés.

Hear how architect Jože Plecnik reimagined the city with elegant colonnades and markets, giving Ljubljana a distinctive harmony. Your Trip Manager points out favourite spots so you can soak in the laid-back riverside mood later on.

Speed across the lagoon by private motoscafo, gliding into the heart of Venice as domes and campanili rise from the water. Skim past palazzi and the Grand Canal before stepping out near St Mark’s Square.

Along the way, hear stories of the Venetian Republic and life lived entirely by boat. It’s an atmospheric arrival that sets you up to pause for photos and reflection on bridges and narrow fondamenta.

Walk Rome’s elegant streets to see Piazza Navona, the perfectly proportioned Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain shimmering under Baroque facades. Your Trip Manager’s pointers help you navigate trattorias, gelaterias and hidden corners.

Feel the city’s layers where ancient stones meet Renaissance splendour, and pause for photos and reflection by monumental sights. Toss a coin in Trevi to promise your return before continuing your own Roman holiday.

Walk the flower-decked Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrucke) with its medieval paintings and watchtower before continuing to the Lion Monument, carved into sandstone to honour Swiss Guards who fell in 1792.

Lake Lucerne and alpine peaks frame every viewpoint, creating a postcard backdrop as you explore cobbled lanes and waterside promenades. It’s an evocative blend of history, craftsmanship and mountain scenery in one compact old town.

Savour an estate tasting of Beaujolais wines—light, fruit-forward Gamay that sings of granite soils—followed by a generous regional dinner at our historic château. Clink glasses as sunset warms the vines beyond the terrace.

Hear how centuries of viticulture shaped these rolling hills and why the château’s cellars and La Cave bar are traveller legends. It’s a convivial evening of flavours, stories and French countryside hospitality.

Begin the day with a guided sunrise yoga session on the château’s sweeping lawns. Breathe deeply as birdsong rises from the vineyards and the first light brushes the Beaujolais hills.

This mindful pause sets an easy-going rhythm for the day, inviting you to soak in the countryside calm before further explorations. Mats and gentle instruction make it welcoming for every level.

Unfold blankets in the château’s gardens for a leisurely French-style picnic. Think crusty baguettes, local cheeses, charcuterie and seasonal produce, paired perfectly with a splash of Beaujolais.

With vine-striped hills as your backdrop, this simple, flavour-led lunch captures the region’s rhythm. Linger over conversation and sunshine, embracing the pleasure of slow countryside moments.

See Paris glow on a night drive past the Eiffel Tower as it sparkles, the Arc de Triomphe standing sentry over the Champs-Élysées, and the Seine’s bridges all lit in sequence. It’s the city’s romantic side, dialled up.

Cap the evening with an included dinner of bistro classics and a glass of French wine. Your Trip Manager’s tips help you soak in the Parisian mood with confidence for the days ahead.

Step into a world of scent at Fragonard, where experts reveal how perfumes are built from top, heart and base notes. Learn to recognise accords and ingredients as you explore elegant salons and displays.

Discover the heritage of French perfumery—artisan skills, extraction methods and the creativity behind signature blends. It’s a cultural deep-dive that may inspire you to choose a fragrance as a sensory keepsake of Paris.

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals under arched bridges lit like necklaces, gliding past gabled houses mirrored on the water. Hear tales of merchants, warehouses and the city’s maritime heyday as you toast the evening.

See why the 17th-century canal ring is UNESCO-listed, with reflections that turn every bend into a postcard. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour with your Trip Manager.

Discover large-scale murals and bold installations at STRAAT Museum, set in a cavernous former shipyard at NDSM. Curators spotlight the world’s graffiti and street-art movements with works created on site.

From stencils to sweeping colour fields, see how urban art captures social change and city energy. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore edgy Kreuzberg with a guide who decodes tags, murals and the subcultures that power Berlin’s creativity. Spot works by local and international artists tucked into courtyards and canal-side walls.

Hear about squats, collectives and how reunification fuelled a DIY arts scene that still thrives today. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Immerse yourself in Bohemian culture during a lively evening of folk music and dance. Feast on hearty regional dishes while costumed performers bring rural traditions and toe-tapping rhythms to the city.

Learn the stories behind instruments and songs as you clap along with your table. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Taste your way through Prague with bites like creamy svícková, open-faced chlebícky, fresh-baked koláce and sips of local craft beer. Between tastings, your guide threads together Old Town alleys and market nooks.

Hear how Habsburg kitchens, Jewish recipes and modern chefs shaped the city’s plates. This optional culinary exploration is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Spend an elegant evening in a baroque salon listening to the waltzes of Strauss and the melodies of Mozart. Polished musicians and period charm transport you to Vienna’s gilded musical age.

Discover why the city is synonymous with concert halls and imperial soirées, then step back into starlit streets humming a familiar tune. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Soak in Budapest’s historic baths—often Széchenyi or Gellért—where thermal pools steam beneath Neo-Baroque domes and mosaic halls. Ease travel muscles in mineral-rich waters that locals swear by.

Learn how Ottoman-era bathing culture shaped the city’s spa tradition and move between saunas, plunge pools and open-air courtyards. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Snack like a local on cicchetti—bite-sized toasts topped with lagoon catches, creamy baccalà and seasonal vegetables—paired with an ombra of house wine in tiny bacari bars.

Between tastings, weave past stone wells and secret campi as your guide shares Venetian food lore and everyday rituals. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Gather for a cosy evening of traditional Swiss fondue, dipping rustic bread into bubbling cheese scented with alpine herbs and a splash of white wine. Add cornichons and potatoes for the full ritual.

Hear how mountain winters shaped this hearty dish and swap travel tales as the pot is scraped clean. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Taste the city’s convivial spirit as you meet your Trip Manager and travelling crew over an included dinner in Amsterdam. Settle into canal-side surroundings while you sample Dutch comfort dishes and raise a toast with local brews, setting the tone for a sociable journey ahead.

Hear stories of the city’s UNESCO-listed Golden Age canals and mercantile past, and feel the neighbourhood buzz as bikes whirr by and windows glow over the water. It’s a relaxed, flavour-first welcome that turns strangers into friends from night one.

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