• 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).

Walk cobbled lanes up to the Castle District for sweeping panoramic city views over terracotta roofs and the Vltava. Gaze at the Gothic spires of St. Vitus Cathedral and trace the ridge of fortifications that have watched over Prague for a thousand years.

From the castle ramparts, look down to the Charles Bridge and Old Town’s church towers. Learn how Bohemian kings, Habsburg emperors and modern Czechs shaped this fairytale skyline of guild houses, arcades and ringing bells.

Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site for a sober, reflective experience. Walk through the memorial museum and grounds, viewing exhibitions, barrack footprints and places of remembrance that confront the machinery of persecution.

Established in 1933, Dachau became the model for the camp system across Nazi-occupied Europe. This visit provides vital historical context and space to pause for photos and reflection, honoring victims while deepening understanding of Europe’s 20th-century history.

Speed across the lagoon by private motoscafo, skimming past island campaniles and fishermen’s briccole to Venice’s storied heart. Disembark by the marble sweep of St Mark’s Square, where the pink arcades of the Doge’s Palace meet the basilica’s glittering domes.

Soak in centuries of maritime power and Byzantine sparkle as you step onto polished stones worn by traders and pilgrims. The timeless scene of gondolas, mosaics and bell towers sets the tone for your Venetian wanderings.

Experience an evening highlights tour of the Eternal City as monuments glow to life. See the mighty Colosseum and the arches of the Roman Forum, wander piazzas alive with street musicians, and hear the waters sparkle at the Trevi Fountain.

From emperors’ arenas to Baroque fountains, this twilight introduction shows how ancient stones and modern Romans share the same stage. It’s the perfect primer for deeper discoveries during your time in Rome.

Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa on the grassy expanse of the Piazza dei Miracoli. Frame your classic perspective shots with the striped cathedral and rounded baptistery as marble arcades curve beneath Tuscan skies.

Hear how Pisa’s famous tilt began in the 12th century on soft subsoil, and spot Romanesque carvings that lace the monuments. Take a moment to pause for photos and reflection before continuing your Italian journey.

Use your included day rail pass to zip between the cliff-side villages of Cinque Terre National Park: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. Trace terraces of vines and lemon trees tumbling to cobalt coves and tiny harbors.

Stroll lanes strung with laundry, browse pastel piazzas and admire cliff-hugging villages that feel suspended between sea and sky. When trails are open, choose a scenic coastal walk; otherwise linger over focaccia and Ligurian pesto with sea breezes for company.

Stroll Innsbruck Old Town, a pocket of Tyrolean charm where late-Gothic arcades meet Baroque facades. Snap the copper-tiled Golden Roof, then wander Maria-Theresien-Straße with the snow-capped Alps forming a dramatic ring beyond the colorful houses.

Hear how Habsburg princes shaped this mountain capital and notice the silhouette of the Bergisel Ski Jump on the skyline. This short, scenic stop blends imperial stories with alpine atmosphere.

Join a guided panoramic tour of the City of Light to see the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the grand sweep of the Champs-Élysées. Trace the Seine past the Louvre’s courtyards and the flying buttresses of Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Discover how Haussmann’s boulevards, elegant bridges and café terraces shaped Parisian life. With your bearings set, you can return to favorite quartiers for museums, pâtisseries and golden-hour photos.

Step inside a Parisian perfume house for a guided introduction to the art of fragrance. Learn how perfumers balance top, heart and base notes, and inhale accords inspired by blossoms from Grasse, the cradle of French perfumery.

Amid elegant flacons and historic displays, hear stories of scent fashions through the centuries. Leave with a sharper nose and a new appreciation for craftsmanship that turns memory into aroma.

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals along UNESCO-listed waterways, gliding beneath low brick bridges and past Golden Age canal belt gables tilting over the water. Hear tales of merchants, warehouses and narrow facades that hide surprisingly deep homes.

Houseboats slide by as lanterns glow on quaysides, casting ripples on the Herengracht and Keizersgracht. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ascend to A’DAM Lookout for a 360-degree panorama over Amsterdam’s skyline. Take in the IJ River, Centraal Station’s vast roof and the delicate ring of canals etched through the old city.

From this bold vantage in Amsterdam-Noord, see how cutting-edge design meets maritime heritage. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit a rustic dairy to watch traditional cheese-making and sample regional cheeses like creamy Gouda and nutty Edam. Chat with local hosts about aging, brining and the craft that shaped Dutch farm life.

Settle in for a cozy country dinner surrounded by wheels of ripening cheese and the warm glow of timber beams. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a guided walking tour that confronts Berlin’s 20th-century upheavals at key Third Reich sites and places tied to the city’s division. Visit the Topography of Terror, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and the approximate site of Hitler’s bunker.

Hear how Berlin moved from dictatorship to democracy and from wall to reunification, with context that deepens what you’ve seen elsewhere in the city. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore street art-lined lanes, canal paths and markets in vibrant Kreuzberg. Discover neighborhood cafés, indie studios and Turkish bakeries that fuel the district’s countercultural spirit, with murals and tags mapping decades of creative expression.

From riverside promenades to hidden courtyards, learn how migration and music shaped this open-minded enclave. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Glide on a traditional gondola ride through Venice’s narrow canals, slipping beneath stone bridges as palace facades ripple on the water. Hear the soft creak of oars and the hush of quiet backwaters far from the bustle of the square.

It’s a timeless vantage on a city built on tides, brick and imagination. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Sample regional dishes in a welcoming trattoria, from bite-size cicchetti to seafood risotto and seasonal Venetian recipes. Pair plates with Veneto wines as locals trade stories across polished wood counters.

The setting evokes centuries of lagoon life—salt air, market boats and candlelit bacari. This optional dinner is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step inside the Colosseum with a licensed guide to explore the arena and tiers where gladiators once faced roaring crowds. Learn how ingenious Roman engineering powered spectacles beneath the amphitheater floor.

Hear stories of emperors and citizens as you gaze toward the Forum and Palatine Hill. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Roll, shape and sauce your own dishes in a hands-on pasta-making workshop led by a local chef. Sit down to enjoy your creations with sample regional wines and convivial trattoria vibes.

Between laughter and flour-dusted aprons, you’ll pick up tips to recreate Rome at home. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Savor Tuscan farmhouse flavours: bruschetta with new olive oil, pecorino and salumi boards, and rustic soups or ribbons of pappardelle. Toast with local wines as conversation flows beneath warm stone vaults.

The menu celebrates seasonal produce and country traditions that fed Renaissance masters and market stalls alike. This optional dinner is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Dress up for a night of sparkle with a classic French meal followed by a Parisian cabaret show. Expect feathered costumes, live music and high-energy choreography as spotlights sweep over sparkling nighttime Paris.

It’s a glamorous finale that blends Belle Époque tradition with modern stagecraft. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore Dresden’s elegant heart, where the Frauenkirche, the Zwinger Palace and the Semperoper rise in creamy sandstone. Stroll grand courtyards and riverfront terraces to admire domes, pavilions and sculpted balustrades that glow softly against winter skies.

Discover a city rebuilt after WWII bombings, where meticulous restoration honors Saxon artistry and resilience. Hear how royal patronage shaped this “Florence on the Elbe,” and pause in the Old Town squares to appreciate a living lesson in European heritage.

Join a guided panoramic tour through the German capital to see icons such as the Brandenburg Gate and the glass-domed Reichstag, along with vast boulevards and green avenues that frame Berlin’s modern spirit. Your Tour Manager helps map the city’s neighborhoods, from Alexanderplatz to leafy Tiergarten, for confident exploring later.

Walk a preserved stretch of the East Side Gallery, the world’s longest open-air mural on the former Berlin Wall. Powerful artworks trace stories of division and reunification, turning concrete into color and memory into message—an essential Berlin experience typically early in the tour.

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