• 5 Dinner (D)
• 15 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.
• 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! 
• 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).

Cruise the UNESCO-listed canal ring along Herengracht and Prinsengracht, drifting past 17th-century gables, tilt-forward warehouses and stone arch bridges. Glide under willow-draped banks while the city’s bike bells and cafe chatter float by.

Hear how Dutch merchants carved out these waterways during the Golden Age and spot houseboats moored beside waterside terraces. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Pedal easy paths through the Englischer Garten, past surfers on the Eisbach wave and along the Isar’s leafy banks. Roll into lively squares like Marienplatz and sample market life at Viktualienmarkt.

Bikes make it simple to cover more ground while hearing stories of Wittelsbach kings and modern Munich. Expect flat routes and plenty of photo stops. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Savor a rustic Tuscan feast featuring antipasti, ribollita or pappardelle al ragù, and a pour of Chianti from nearby hills. Warm interiors, terracotta tones and the murmur of Italian conversation set a convivial mood.

Between courses, hear how local olive oil, Sangiovese grapes and seasonal produce anchor Florence’s culinary identity. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Use your included rail pass to zip between the Cinque Terre villages—Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. Wander pastel lanes, sip a spritz by tiny harbors and admire terraced vineyards tumbling to the Ligurian Sea.

Follow coastal paths like the Sentiero Azzurro where open, or climb to viewpoints for cliff-edge panoramas. This flexible day blends seaside atmosphere, local bites and some of Italy’s most photogenic scenery.

Skim across the Venetian Lagoon by private boat, watching bell towers and domes rise from the water as you glide toward St Mark’s Basin. Sea breezes and lapping waves set the scene for Venice’s singular drama of light and stone.

As palazzi come into view and gondolas slip along narrow canals, your Trip Manager shares pointers for exploring the calli and bridges. Arrival by water captures the maritime soul that shaped La Serenissima for a millennium.

See the Eternal City illuminated, from the arches of the Colosseum to the fountains and facades around Piazza Venezia. This guided drive and stroll reveals marble glowing under streetlamps and lively piazzas alive with evening passeggiata.

Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, hear stories of emperors and artists, and admire baroque silhouettes against the night sky. The play of light and shadow brings Rome’s layers of history into cinematic focus.

Visit the green expanse of the Piazza dei Miracoli to marvel at Pisa’s marble ensemble: the Leaning Tower, Duomo and Baptistery. Capture playful perspective shots on the lawn and study the tower’s delicate Romanesque arcades.

Hear how shifting subsoil set the tower off-kilter in the 12th century and how modern engineering stabilized its tilt. The square’s gleaming stone and cypress-framed views make a classic Tuscan scene.

Glide past the Eiffel Tower, along the glittering Champs-Élysées and around the majestic Arc de Triomphe as Paris shimmers after dark. Bridges glow over the Seine and grand boulevards reveal why the city is famed for its nocturnal romance.

With context on Haussmann’s redesign and key monuments, your Trip Manager highlights perfect angles for photos and stories that bring the Île de la Cité and Right Bank to life.

Discover the art of fragrance at a historic Fragonard perfumery, where experts explain how a master “nose” balances top, heart and base notes. Sample accords as you learn about distillation, maceration and the tradition of French perfume-making.

From sparkling citrus to warm florals, trace the journey from raw botanicals to finished scent. This sensory stop offers insight into Parisian elegance you can take home in a bottle.

Ascend to the A’DAM Lookout for 360° views over the IJ River, the historic canal belt and cutting-edge Noord. For thrill-seekers, strap into the Over-The-Edge swing to arc out above the tower with the skyline at your feet.

Scan landmarks from the Anne Frank House district to the old harbor, and time your visit for sunset if skies are clear. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit a traditional cheese-making barn to see how Dutch Gouda and Edam are crafted, from curds to wheels. Sample aged and young varieties alongside local bites, then sit down to a hearty farmhouse dinner with your crew.

Between rustic beams and the scent of ripening rounds, learn about the Netherlands’ dairy heritage and rural life. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a specialist guide to examine Berlin’s darkest chapter at sites like the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the former Reich Chancellery/Bunker site and the Topography of Terror.

Contextual stories, names and dates connect the places to pivotal events, helping you engage thoughtfully with the past and the city’s ongoing work of remembrance. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore creative Kreuzberg’s canal-side streets, Turkish eateries and vibrant courtyards where street art colors brick and concrete. Pause at market halls and indie cafes as your guide explains how post-war migration shaped the district’s identity.

From the Landwehr Canal to tucked-away ateliers, discover the neighborhood spirit that fuels Berlin’s alternative scene. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Gear up for a guided run on a Tyrolean river with splashes, waves and teamwork through scenic gorges. Navigate grade II–III rapids with professional guides, drifting past alpine meadows between bursts of paddling.

All equipment is provided and safety briefings come first, making this a great intro to mountain watersports. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cycle quiet lanes through the Brixental, passing chalet balconies and cow-bellechoing pastures. Park your wheels for a relaxed alpine BBQ with local sausages, salads and mountain views that stretch toward the Kitzbuhel Alps.

It’s a sociable afternoon of fresh air, light pedaling and hearty flavors—ideal for soaking in Tyrolean life at an easy pace. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Lift off in a tandem flight from a Tyrolean launch above Hopfgarten or Hohe Salve, soaring on mountain thermals with sweeping views of the Kitzbuheler Alpen. Feel the quiet rush as valleys, forests and villages unfurl below.

Pilots handle the controls while you relax and take photos; landings are smooth and scenic. Weather dependent. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Drift along back canals beneath low sottoporteghi and stone bridges as your gondolier poles past timeworn palazzi. Venice’s echoes grow softer on narrow waterways where reflections ripple like paintings.

See the city from water level while hearing stories of boat-building, trade routes and Serenissima traditions. A classic Venetian moment, perfect at golden hour. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Snack your way through bacari wine bars, sampling cicchetti like baccalà mantecato, polpette and crostini paired with a crisp ombra or spritz. Navigate characterful alleys where locals pause for quick bites between errands.

Along the way, learn how lagoon life shaped Venetian flavors and why small plates are the city’s social staple. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step inside the Colosseum with a licensed guide to hear how gladiators, emperors and roaring crowds animated this 1st-century arena. Trace the tiers, arches and original travertine as tales of spectacles and engineering come alive.

Context continues around the Forum area, where temples and triumphal routes map the heart of ancient power. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Roll, cut and shape fresh pasta under a chef’s guidance, learning why Italian flours and egg ratios matter. Sit down to enjoy your dishes—think tagliatelle or ravioli—paired with a glass of local wine.

Between simmering sauces and lively toasts, discover the rhythms of the Roman table and take home recipes to recreate. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Dress up for a classic Parisian cabaret where sequins, live music and high-kick choreography light the stage. Enjoy a French dinner before the curtain rises, then toast with wine as the ensemble whirls beneath spotlights.

From feathered costumes to witty emcees, this night celebrates the Belle Époque spirit that still sparkles in the capital’s nightlife. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Walk the cobbles of Hradcany for wide-angle views across Prague’s spires and bridges. Trace the castle complex past St. Vitus Cathedral, romantic courtyards and vineyard slopes, then drift downhill toward the Vltava’s graceful curve.

Hear tales of Bohemian kings, Charles IV, and the Velvet Revolution while admiring red-roofed panoramas from ancient ramparts. Pause to photograph Charles Bridge and the fairytale skyline that made Prague the “City of a Hundred Towers.”

Step inside a lively Bavarian beer hall to clink steins beneath vaulted ceilings and murals. Share wooden tables piled with pretzels and hearty fare while the room hums with convivial Gemutlichkeit.

Your Trip Manager offers tips on styles from Helles to Weissbier and the centuries-old purity law, the Reinheitsgebot. Between oompah tunes and toasts of Prost!, soak up Munich’s timeless social ritual that flows well beyond Oktoberfest.

Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site for a sober encounter with history. Walk through the main gate, view preserved barracks outlines and stand at the memorial sculptures that invite quiet remembrance.

Exhibitions outline the camp’s establishment, persecution and liberation. With time to reflect at the commemorative chapels and roll-call square, this experience fosters understanding, dignity and respectful remembrance of those who suffered here.

Discover the reborn splendor of Dresden’s Old Town, where the Zwinger Palace, Semperoper Opera House and Royal Residenzschloss line graceful squares rebuilt after WWII. Stroll past elegant arcades and fountains while your Trip Manager points out masterworks of Saxon baroque design.

Stand beneath the sandstone dome of the Frauenkirche, painstakingly reconstructed and consecrated in 2005. Learn how salvaged stones were numbered and reassembled, symbolizing the city’s resilience and the cultural flowering that followed reunification.

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Explore the German capital’s defining landmarks on a guided orientation taking in Brandenburg Gate, the glass crown of the Reichstag, vast green Tiergarten and the solemn Soviet War Memorial. Get your bearings around Alexanderplatz and Museum Island while hearing how Berlin reshaped itself after reunification.

Continue to the open-air gallery along the former wall, where the East Side Gallery stretches for 1.3 km with politically charged murals. Your Trip Manager shares context on Cold War divisions and today’s creative scene as you pause for photos and reflection.