• 4 Dinner (D)
• 14 Breakfast (B)

• 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: For this trip, we recommend that you carry the British Pound, Euro, Czech Koruna, 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.
• 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: 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.
• Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: Take a somber but impactful visit to the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich. 
• Munich: We’ll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’. Grab your Contiki crew and a beer. Prost!
• Innsbruck: Snow-capped peaks. Pristine air. Chocolate-box buildings. Innsbruck is the answer to all of your Alpine travel wishes. 
• 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! 
• Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap. 
• 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.
• 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).

Explore the East Side Gallery, the world’s longest open-air mural gallery, where artists transformed a surviving stretch of the Berlin Wall into a ribbon of color and commentary. Stroll the riverside path, pausing at powerful works that blend pop art, satire and remembrance.

Created in 1990 as the city reunited, the gallery captures the optimism that followed the fall of the Wall. Learn how these painted concrete panels became a global symbol of freedom, and pause for photos and reflection along the Spree’s breezy embankment.

Visit Dresden’s reborn Baroque heart, where the Frauenkirche rises again beside the elegant Zwinger Palace and stately Semperoper. Wander grand courtyards and riverfront promenades as your Trip Manager shares how this city reclaimed its silhouette.

Destroyed in 1945 and meticulously restored, Dresden showcases craftsmanship and resilience. The Frauenkirche’s pale sandstone and the Zwinger’s sculpted balustrades reveal a city that honors memory while celebrating beauty. It’s a moving encounter with cultural heritage renewed.

Walk the cobbled lanes to the Castle District for sweeping views across bridge-laced Prague. See the spires of St. Vitus and descend through Malá Strana to Old Town’s lively squares, where street musicians and market stalls set the scene.

From Charles IV’s imperial capital to a modern creative hub, Prague layers Gothic drama with café culture. Seek out the Astronomical Clock, scan the Vltava’s arches and pause for photos and reflection as pastel facades glow in soft Bohemian light.

Make a sober visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. Walk the roll-call square, barracks area and exhibition halls to understand how the camp operated and how survivors preserved these memories.

Opened in 1933, Dachau became a model for the Nazi camp system. The site’s memorial chapels, educational displays and preserved grounds invite quiet contemplation. This is an impactful space to learn, remember and honor those who suffered.

Step into a traditional Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’, where long wooden tables, brass oompah tunes and clinking steins set a festive mood. Share platters, giant pretzels and amber lagers as locals trade stories beneath painted ceilings.

Beer culture runs deep in Munich, shaped by the 1516 Reinheitsgebot purity law and centuries of guild tradition. Raise a toast with your crew—Prost!—and feel how convivial ritual turns a meal into a memory.

Stretch your legs in Innsbruck’s medieval core, framed by snowy peaks. Wander pastel townhouses to the Golden Roof and along Maria-Theresien-Straße, with time to sample Tyrolean snacks or snap alpenglow views.

Once a Habsburg showcase, Innsbruck blends imperial facades with mountain life. Spot the Hofburg Imperial Palace and, on the skyline, the famed Bergisel Ski Jump. It’s a crisp Alpine interlude where city and summit meet.

Cruise by private motoscafo across the Venice lagoon, skimming past wooden mooring posts toward the domes of San Marco. Disembark by St Mark’s Square for an orientation among arcades, cafés and the lacy stones of the Doge’s Palace.

Born from sea trade, Venice’s ritual of arrival is part theatre, part history lesson. Hear how the city rose from mudflats to maritime might, and feel the lagoon breeze as bells mark the hour over polished marble.

See Rome shine on an evening orientation, from the arches of the Colosseum to Piazza Venezia’s floodlit facades. Wind to the Trevi Fountain, where baroque statues glow and water murmurs through the night.

Monuments reveal fresh drama under lights, layering Ancient, Renaissance and Baroque Rome in a single panorama. Hear the stories that shaped the city and learn the neighborhoods you’ll want to revisit when day breaks.

Visit the walled Piazza dei Miracoli to admire the Duomo, Baptistery and the famously tilted campanile. Find your angle and pose to “hold up” the Leaning Tower before exploring marble arcades and lawns.

Begun in 1173 on soft subsoil, the campanile’s lean increased for centuries before modern engineering stabilized it. Scan the Romanesque carvings and striped stone that make this Tuscan ensemble a study in elegant imperfection.

Use your included Cinque Terre National Park rail pass to hop between Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. Wander harbor alleys, sample focaccia and, if you choose, stroll a section of the Sentiero Azzurro coastal path.

UNESCO-listed terraces step down to the Ligurian Sea, where pastel houses grip the cliffs. Trains dart through headland tunnels, linking villages shaped by vines, nets and salt spray—pause for photos and reflection at each dazzling viewpoint.

Join a guided panoramic tour of the French capital, taking in the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and the Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame’s flying buttresses. It’s the perfect orientation for café-hopping and gallery time later.

As grand boulevards meet the Seine’s UNESCO-listed embankments, hear how Haussmann’s redesign shaped the Paris we love. Bridges, domes and river light create a cinematic sweep you’ll recognize from art, film and fashion.

Step inside a Parisian Fragonard perfumery for a guided talk on how a master “nose” builds accords from top, heart and base notes. Smell signature ingredients, test your senses and browse elegant bottles and soaps.

Drawing on Grasse craftsmanship, Fragonard blends tradition with Parisian style. Learn how fragrance families are composed—from citrus freshness to warm woods—and find a scent that fits your mood and memories of the city.

Learn how Florence’s artisans cut, stitch and emboss leather in a live demonstration that reveals the city’s famed workmanship. Browse belts, bags and journals, and feel the suppleness that sets Florentine leather apart.

Rooted in Renaissance guilds and the Santa Croce tanning tradition, these skills endure in family workshops. Pick up tips on quality marks, and admire the craft techniques that made Florence a byword for design.

Ride the elevator to the A’DAM Lookout for 360° views across Amsterdam’s gabled rooftops and the IJ waterfront. Daredevils can try the Over The Edge swing, arcing out over the tower’s rim with the city at your feet.

This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Capture skyline photos, learn city landmarks from the viewing deck and feel that delicious swoop of adrenaline above the river.

Glide along the UNESCO-listed canal ring on a narrated canal cruise, passing tilted Golden Age warehouses, illuminated bridges and cozy houseboats. Windows glow and bicycles whir by as evening softens the city’s edges.

This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Hear stories of merchants and shipyards, spot quirky gables and enjoy Amsterdam from the water, where reflections double every light.

Head to a local cheese-making barn for a cosy supper and tasting. Watch how curds become creamy wheels, then sample regional cheeses with breads, pickles and house specialties in a rustic setting.

This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Set amid flat polder landscapes and wind-ruffled fields, the dinner pairs Dutch dairy heritage with warm hospitality and plenty of foodie chat.

Join a historian-led walk tracing sites linked to Nazi rule, including the Topography of Terror area and memorial spaces in the city center. Discuss propaganda, resistance and the fragility of democracy amid powerful settings.

This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. The route brings difficult history into focus, pairing primary-source stories with the streets where events unfolded.

Explore Kreuzberg’s street-art-laced streets, indie cafés and canal paths while hearing how immigration and subculture reshaped post-Wall Berlin. From murals to markets, it’s creativity at ground level.

This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Stroll the Landwehr Canal, learn about the area’s Turkish heritage and discover collectives transforming courtyards into galleries.

Discover lesser-known passages, artisan workshops and leafy squares beyond the main sights. Slip into courtyards locals love, browse design boutiques and hear Bohemian tales that bring neighborhoods to life.

This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. It’s a slower-paced look at the city’s creative side, with time to savor quiet backstreets and café corners many visitors miss.

Drift through narrow rii and under arched bridges on a traditional gondola ride. Watch palazzi doors meet the waterline as the city’s rhythm shifts to the dip of the oar.

This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Hear about Venice’s guild of gondoliers, pass quiet back-canals and see how life unfolds just inches above the lagoon.

Settle into a local trattoria for a tasting of cicchetti—Venetian small plates—followed by seasonal mains like seafood risotto or slow-braised specialties, paired with regional wines.

This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Learn the bacaro tradition of sharing bites with friends, and toast the lagoon as flavors from sea and garden meet at your table.

Enter the Colosseum with a local guide to picture gladiatorial games under towering arches. Continue amid stones and pines across the Roman Forum, where temples and basilicas sketched the blueprint of a city.

This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Hear how emperors built spectacle and power, decode inscriptions and stand where processions once thundered.

Roll, cut and shape fresh pasta with a local chef, then savor your handiwork with classic sauces and a glass of wine. It’s tactile, tasty and very Roman.

This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Learn dough ratios, master silky ribbons and share a convivial chef-led supper that turns technique into dinner.

Escape to a countryside trattoria for a multi-course Tuscan dinner—think crostini, seasonal soups and handmade pasta with Chianti to match. Views of olives and cypress seal the mood.

This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Hear how farm-to-table traditions define Tuscan flavor, from peppery olive oil to hearty ragù, and toast the golden hills.

Dress up for a classic Parisian cabaret, where live music, high-energy choreography and glittering costumes light the stage. A three-course dinner with wine completes the soirée.

This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Rooted in Belle Époque glamour, the song-and-dance spectacle pairs theatrical flair with a festive night out in the City of Lights.

Discover Berlin on a guided orientation taking in the green sweep of Tiergarten, lively Alexanderplatz and icons like the Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building. Your Trip Manager points out key districts and stories so you can navigate the city with confidence and context.

Trace Berlin’s arc from Prussian pomp to Cold War division and vibrant reunification. Glimpse the Russian War Memorial and landmarks etched with history, while learning how the Reichstag’s renewal mirrors the city’s new chapter. It’s a concise primer that sets you up to explore deeper on your own.

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