• 4 Dinner (D)
• 16 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

• 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: Yep. If you’re booking a twin room as a couple, you’ll be roomed together.

• Amsterdam: Dive into the vibrant world of STRAAT, Amsterdam’s street art and graffiti museum. You’ll see artworks (showcasing the epic untold stories and hidden meanings) from over 180 global artists housed in a massive warehouse.
• Berlin: Join us for dinner at Kreuzberger Himmel in Berlin, where Middle Eastern cuisine (think: delicious plant-based eats) is served by a diverse staff of refugees to help foster integration & solidarity.
• 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.
• Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.
• Munich: We’ll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’. Grab your Contiki crew and a beer. Prost!
• Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: Take a somber but impactful visit to the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich. 
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Join us in the cute lil Austrian Tyrol village of Hopfgarten, where you’ll find Haus Schoneck by Contiki. Next to one of the world’s largest ski regions, this traditional property has had a fresh facelift with all the modcons. We’re talking on-site sauna, Schnapps bar, communal lounge area, a shuttle to the main gondola. Hungry after a day on the slopes? Chow down on some warming locally sourced meals in our dining room.
• 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! 
• Baschi: We’ll head to the rocky (but so picturesque) village of Baschi to visit Casale Polegri. Stroll around the vineyards and olive orchards on a short tour of the azienda agricola. We’ll learn about the farming techniques used by the Polegri Family to harvest their fresh plants and fruit. We’ll end the afternoon with a crunchy bruschetta topped with homemade extra virgin olive oil, focaccia bread with homegrown rosemary and vegetables. And of course, some risotto or pasta. All of this with a glass of their homemade wine and dessert. Happy tummy, happy life!
• 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.
• Lucerne: Check out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument.
• Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
• 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.

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals beneath arched bridges and the Golden Age gables of merchant houses. Glide past waterside warehouses, houseboats and the Skinny Bridge.

Hear how trade and tolerance forged a maritime powerhouse, mapped onto concentric waterways. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Glide by gondola along back canals and segments of the Grand Canal, drifting beneath tiny bridges and beside baroque facades. Your gondolier’s gentle strokes set a timeless rhythm.

See Venice from water level—the perspective that defined its history and romance. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Celebrate your finale with a glittering Cabaret show with dinner. High kicks, feathers and Belle Époque glamour set the stage as live music and choreography dazzle.

Clink glasses with your travel crew and savor a festive Parisian night out. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Walk lakeside Lucerne to the flower-decked Chapel Bridge and the solemn Lion Monument, hewn into sandstone to honor Swiss Guards who fell in 1792.

Timbered rooftops, mountain backdrops and calm water create a postcard tableau. Learn how commerce and craftsmanship brought prosperity to this gateway between German- and Italian-speaking Switzerland.

Cycle leafy paths through the Englischer Garten, along the Isar River and into courtyards and markets where local life hums. Stop for photos and city panoramas as your guide shares Munich lore.

Easy riding and flat routes make this a relaxed, scenic overview on two wheels. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cruise Lake Lucerne past storybook villages and snow-dusted peaks mirrored in deep blue water. Hear tales of William Tell and Alpine trade routes that shaped Switzerland.

Fresh breezes and cowbells drifting from hillsides set a tranquil Alpine mood. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Tackle Tyrolean rapids on a guided run fueled by glacial meltwater. Paddle through alpine gorges as peaks tower overhead and eddies tug at the raft.

Safety briefings and pro guides keep things smooth for first-timers and thrill-seekers alike. This optional adventure is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial for a sober encounter with history. Walk through preserved grounds, see poignant memorials, and learn about those imprisoned here from 1933 onward.

Exhibits and audio histories encourage learning and reflection on human rights and remembrance. This respectful visit adds vital context to Europe’s 20th-century story.

Explore Dresden’s rebuilt treasures: the Zwinger Palace, Frauenkirche and the elegant Semperoper. Stroll grand squares where gilded crowns, fountains and pavilions showcase Saxon court glamour.

Learn how this “Florence on the Elbe” rose from wartime devastation, with meticulous restoration returning its skyline to glory. It’s a living lesson in heritage craftsmanship and cultural resilience.

Walk cobbled lanes toward the Prague Castle District for sweeping city views. Pass spired churches and Baroque facades before glimpsing St. Vitus Cathedral soaring above red rooftops.

Hear tales of Bohemian kings, astronomers, and defiant students as you look toward the Charles Bridge. Gothic, Renaissance and Art Nouveau threads weave a storybook city that rewards every turn.

Experience a traditional Bavarian Bierhalle, where vaulted ceilings echo with convivial chatter and clinking steins. Settle at long tables and soak up the oompah ambiance that made Munich a byword for good cheer.

Learn beer hall etiquette, from liter-sized Maß mugs to seasonal brews. This is where Bavarian culture—music, camaraderie, and hearty fare—comes to life nightly.

Speed across the lagoon by boat, skimming into the heart of Venice via St Mark’s Basin. See bell towers, domes and baroque palazzi rise from the water as the city reveals its aquatic soul.

The approach sets the scene for Venice’s maze of campos and canals, where centuries of maritime trade created art, music and architecture unmatched in the Mediterranean world.

Stroll Rome’s historic core to see the Trevi Fountain, the perfectly preserved Pantheon, and lively Piazza Navona. Marble fountains and ancient columns frame a city that layers millennia of power and faith.

Hear how emperors, popes and artists shaped these spaces, from Bernini’s sculptures to Rome’s temple-turned-church. Capture the mood of the Eternal City in its elegant piazzas and shadowed alleyways.

Visit Casale Polegri near Baschi for a farm walk through olive groves and vineyards overlooking the Tiber Valley. Meet the family and learn how traditional methods guide their seasonal harvest.

Sit down to a veranda lunch of bruschetta with homemade extra-virgin olive oil, fresh focaccia, vegetable dishes and pasta paired with estate wines. This responsible experience celebrates Umbrian terroir and local livelihoods.

Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa on the sweeping lawns of the Campo dei Miracoli, where the Duomo and Baptistery complete a dazzling Romanesque ensemble.

Learn why the tower tilted during construction and how engineers stabilized its famous lean. Frame that classic perspective shot amid gleaming marble and Tuscan skies.

Use your included pass to zip between the five cliff-hugging villages of Cinque Terre National Park—from Riomaggiore to Monterosso. Pastel houses, vineyards and sea views unfold at every station.

Choose to stroll coastal footpaths or linger on pebbly coves, tasting lemon granita as fishing boats bob below. The railway threads culture and scenery into a day of effortless discovery.

Glide past floodlit icons on a City of Light drive. Watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle, admire the Louvre’s glass pyramid, and trace Seine-side boulevards linked by elegant bridges.

The evening glow reveals Paris at its most theatrical, from gilded monuments to café terraces alive with conversation. It’s a mood-setting introduction before deeper explorations on day 2 in the capital.

Take in grand avenues and icons—the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées, Tuileries, and the facades of the Louvre—on a guided city sweep that orients you to Paris’ historic heart.

Then learn the craft of scent at the Fragonard perfumery, where perfumers balance top, heart and base notes. Discover how aroma families shape signature blends, and why fragrance is a quintessential Parisian art.

Explore the city on foot, from Checkpoint Charlie to Unter den Linden, tracing the Berlin Wall’s course and hearing first-hand stories of division, escape and reunification.

Contextual stops bring the 20th century to life, pairing sites with compelling narratives. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Discover Kreuzberg street art, indie courtyards and artist-run spaces with a local guide. Decode political paste-ups, murals and tags that chronicle Berlin’s creative subcultures.

Learn how post-Wall vacancy birthed experimentation and why this district remains a laboratory of ideas. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Pedal quiet lanes beneath jagged summits before gathering for a relaxed BBQ in a meadow. Fresh mountain air, cowbells and village chapels set the Alpine scene.

Swap stories with your crew over grilled favorites and local sides after a satisfying ride. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Launch with your pilot for a tandem glide over misty mountain passes and patchwork valleys. Enjoy serene, bird’s-eye views as thermal currents lift you above chalets and forests.

Land with a grin and fresh respect for Alpine scale. This optional adventure is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Sit down to regional classics—maybe seafood risotto, sarde in saor and tiramisù—in a candle-lit trattoria steps from quiet canals. Pair plates with crisp Veneto whites or a ruby Valpolicella.

Staff share local tips and culinary traditions from lagoon to fish market. This optional dining experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step inside the Colosseum with a guide to hear stories of Gladiators and Emperors, then continue through the Forum’s triumphal arches and Palatine palaces.

Unearth Rome’s layers where political power, religion and spectacle entwined. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Taste your way through ivy-draped lanes with bites like supplì, porchetta and Roman-style pizza, paired with a pour in a neighborhood enoteca.

Along the way, learn why Rome’s cucina povera champions bold flavors from simple ingredients. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Savor a thick-cut Bistecca alla Fiorentina seared over coals, served in a family-run osteria with Tuscan sides. Toast with a glass of Sangiovese as lively chatter fills the room.

Learn the lore behind this Chianina beef specialty and why Florentines take steak seriously. This optional dinner is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a meaningful dinner at Kreuzberger Himmel, a social enterprise where chefs and servers from refugee communities share their culinary traditions. Savor fragrant Middle Eastern dishes and plant-forward specialties served with Berlin warmth.

Hear how the project fosters skills and integration while you taste the region’s spice-rich classics. This feel-good evening pairs support for refugees with generous hospitality—an authentic Berlin story on a plate.

Join a guided panoramic tour to see the city’s big hitters: Brandenburg Gate, the dignified Reichstag Building, Alexanderplatz, Tiergarten and solemn memorials that chart Berlin’s turbulent 20th century.

Trace layers of history, from imperial avenues to the Cold War frontier and vibrant reunified boulevards. Stories of division and renewal bring context to the landmarks, revealing a capital that reinvented itself without forgetting its past.

Walk the East Side Gallery, a 1.3-kilometre open-air gallery created on the longest surviving stretch of the Berlin Wall. View powerful artworks that celebrate freedom, unity and hard-won change.

From famous kisses to abstract laments, each mural invites reflection on a once-divided city. Pause for photos and reflection beside pieces that have become icons of the city’s post-1989 spirit.

Discover STRAAT, Amsterdam’s street art museum, inside a cavernous former shipyard on the NDSM wharf. Wander past towering canvases and site-specific pieces that bring global graffiti culture indoors, from photoreal portraits to abstract tags and stencils.

Learn how curators and artists translate the energy of the streets into a museum context, decoding the epic murals and their messages. The raw industrial setting and waterfront locale frame a vibrant look at a movement that shaped modern visual culture.

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