• 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).

Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial for a sobering encounter with history. Walk through the gatehouse, view the barracks foundations, and engage with exhibitions documenting the camp’s timeline from 1933 onwards.

Stand at sites of remembrance and the crematorium area to learn and reflect on the human stories behind the statistics. This educational visit invites respectful contemplation and ensures the lessons of history are not forgotten.

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals beneath arched bridges and 17th-century merchant houses. Drift past slender gables, houseboats, and hidden courtyards that reveal the city’s Golden Age wealth and modern charm.

Hear how a trading republic engineered concentric waterways to move goods and people with ease. Gentle ripples, evening lights, and reflections set a mellow mood. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Pedal through Munich’s leafy English Garden, royal boulevards, and riverside paths on a relaxed circuit of the city’s highlights. See surfers ride the Eisbach wave and roll into lively squares for photo stops.

Your guide shares stories of Wittelsbach kings, beer gardens, and wartime rebuilding while you enjoy easy cycling on flat terrain. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit the marble expanse of Piazza dei Miracoli to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Cathedral, and Baptistery gleaming against emerald lawns. Capture that classic “holding it up” shot and pause for photos from multiple angles.

Learn how soft subsoil caused the 12th-century campanile’s tilt and how modern engineering stabilized its lean. Romanesque arcades, sculpted portals, and Tuscan light make this stop a photographer’s delight.

Dine at a local cheesemaker’s barn and sample young and aged goudas alongside rustic breads and chutneys. Learn about curds, brining, and aging wheels while you taste regional cheeses paired with apple syrup or mustard.

Expect warm farmstead hospitality and insights into Dutch dairy traditions that shaped the polders. A cozy, countryside setting complements each creamy bite. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cruise the Venetian Lagoon toward the palazzo-lined heart of the city, gliding past islets and bell towers that rise from the water. Step ashore near St Mark’s Square to feel the salt air and the rhythm of boats cutting quiet wakes.

Hear how this maritime republic was built on wooden piles and trade routes that crisscrossed the Mediterranean. The glide across shimmering water sets the tone for lanes, bridges, and canal-side vistas to come.

See Rome by night as icons glow under the spotlights: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and grand Piazza Venezia. Stroll to the Trevi Fountain to hear its legend and perhaps throw a coin for a return to the Eternal City.

Your Trip Manager reveals layers of history—emperors and popes, baroque facades and lively piazzas—while the city hums with evening energy. This twilight orientation typically takes place early during your time in Rome.

Explore the Renaissance cradle on foot, admiring Florence’s Duomo and the bronze doors of the Baptistery before wandering Piazza della Signoria and the goldsmith shops of the Ponte Vecchio. The city’s artistry unfolds at every turn.

Savor a “drop of Chianti” with an introduction to Sangiovese and Tuscan terroir. Hear of Medici patronage and artisan traditions while you enjoy rich Tuscan flavors that pair perfectly with Florentine street scenes.

Use your included pass to zip by train between the Cinque Terre National Park villages—Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso. Wander clifftop villages, pastel houses, and lanes scented with basil and sea spray beside the azure Ligurian Sea.

Choose to stroll portions of the Sentiero Azzurro, taste pesto and focaccia, and photograph fishing boats bobbing in tiny harbors. The rail network keeps the focus on scenery, not logistics, so you can linger where the views are best.

Glide along boulevards and bridges as Paris by night reveals the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs-Élysées in a constellation of lights. Rivers of headlights and gilded facades set a cinematic scene.

Hear how Haussmann’s redesign shaped grand avenues and how cafe culture thrives after dark. With the Seine reflecting domes and spires, this orientation makes it easy to plot tomorrow’s explorations.

Visit a historic Fragonard perfumery to delve into the art of fragrance. Learn how perfumers balance top, heart, and base notes, and sample accords that define Parisian style.

Discover how French perfumery blossomed from the 17th century, with jasmine and rose from Grasse at its heart. Gain tips on reading a perfume pyramid and choosing a signature scent before you continue exploring the city’s elegant quartiers.

Ascend to the A’DAM Tower for a panoramic sweep of Amsterdam’s canals, gabled rooftops, and the IJ waterfront. Step onto the observation deck to savor skyline views that stretch from the historic core to cutting-edge Noord.

Get perspective on the city’s engineering and design legacy as you pause for photos over a patchwork of waterways. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Trace sites tied to the Nazi era with a specialist-led walk past memorials, former ministries, and scarred streetscapes. Connect locations to decisions that changed Europe and reflect at places of remembrance.

Contextual stories bring documents, architecture, and ideology into sharp focus, deepening what you saw on the city tour. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore Kreuzberg’s canals, markets, and murals with a local guide. Encounter bold street art, indie cafes, and community spaces that tell stories of immigration, creativity, and counterculture.

Learn how reunification reshaped the district and why its cultural mix keeps Berlin’s edge alive. Expect color, conversation, and hidden courtyards. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Tackle alpine rapids with an expert river team, paddling through icy mountain waters framed by meadows and jagged peaks. Suit up, learn safety basics, and surge down the valley together.

Between bursts of adrenaline, soak in misty mountain passes and quiet eddies that reveal the Tyrol’s pristine landscapes. Wetsuits and gear are provided. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Launch in tandem with a certified pilot and float above green valleys, farmsteads, and church steeples. Feel the lift catch your wing as you savor bird’s-eye views across the Kitzbuhel Alps.

Smooth glides and gentle turns showcase vast alpine panoramas, with landing in a meadow below. No experience required; all equipment provided. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ride quiet lanes past chalets and wildflower fields on a guided valley cycle, pausing to soak in the lakeside atmosphere. Midway, refuel with a casual BBQ showcasing local sausages, salads, and mountain views.

The gentle route suits most fitness levels and highlights everyday Alpine life at a relaxed pace. Bikes and helmets included. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Glide by gondola along quiet canals, slipping beneath arched bridges and past weathered brick palazzi. Hear the soft splash of the oar and watch laundry flutter above narrow waterways.

Canals open onto hidden campos where daily Venetian life unfolds far from the crowds. It’s a serene, timeless way to savor the city’s rhythms. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Snack like a local on a guided bacaro hop, sampling Venetian cicchetti—baccalà mantecato, meatballs, marinated anchovies—paired with a spritz or ombra of house wine.

Learn how lagoon life shaped small-plate traditions and why these convivial bars anchor neighborhood culture. Compact bites, big flavors. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step inside the Colosseum with a local guide to hear how arenas, gladiators, and spectacles shaped imperial Rome. Stand beneath the tiers and envision crowds roaring above.

Ancient engineering and politics come into focus as you explore arches and viewpoints over the Forum. Priority entry and expert commentary deepen the experience. This tour is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Roll, cut, and shape fresh pasta under a chef’s guidance, then sit down to savor your handiwork with classic sauces. Along the way, learn regional techniques and why Roman cuisine prizes simplicity and seasonality.

From silky tagliatelle to perfect cacio e pepe, taste how a few ingredients shine when treated right. Wine and good conversation round off the evening. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Sit down to an evening of Tuscan flavors—crostini, cured meats, olives, and rustic pastas—paired with local reds. Dishes showcase countryside traditions and the simplicity that defines central Italian cooking.

Between courses, hear about seasonal produce, olive oil mills, and family recipes that shape the region’s table. Unhurried, convivial, and delicious. This dinner is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Dress up for a classic night out: a lively Paris cabaret with sparkling costumes, choreography, and chanson, paired with a French dinner and wine.

From Belle Époque origins to modern revues, this theatrical tradition mixes glamour and cheeky wit. Neon lights, velvet banquettes, and a fizz of celebration complete the mood. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Walk the cobbled lanes of Prague’s Old Town to Old Town Square, then cross towards the Prague Castle District for sweeping vantage points. Hear the medieval chime of the Astronomical Clock and trace spires and red roofs to the Charles Bridge below.

Unpack centuries of Bohemian history, from royal processions to Velvet Revolution. Gaze toward St. Vitus Cathedral’s pinnacles and the Vltava’s glinting curves while your guide points out perfect photo angles for panoramic city views.

Experience a traditional Bavarian beer hall where vaulted ceilings echo with oompah rhythms and clinking steins. Settle at communal tables to raise a stein of golden lager, pair it with pretzels, and soak in the gemutlich buzz.

Learn about the Reinheitsgebot, Bavaria’s 1516 purity law, and the role these halls played in civic life. With hearty fare and local brews flowing, the only word you’ll need is “Prost!”

Explore baroque Dresden with a walk through its elegant core, taking in the dome of the Frauenkirche, the sculpted courtyards of the Zwinger Palace, and the stately Semperoper (Opera House). Stroll the terraces above the Elbe and admire the Royal Palace’s facades and courtyards.

Discover how this “Florence on the Elbe” was painstakingly rebuilt after the WWII bombings, restoring masterpieces brick by numbered brick. It’s a powerful testament to resilience, best appreciated as you pause for photos and reflection in the rebuilt Altstadt.

Join a guided panoramic tour of Germany’s capital to see the green expanse of Tiergarten, monumental Brandenburg Gate, and the glass-crowned Reichstag. Glide past Alexanderplatz and the Soviet-era Russian War Memorial as your Trip Manager shares Berlin’s stories of division and reunification.

Continue to the East Side Gallery, the longest open-air gallery in the world, where murals are painted directly on the former Berlin Wall. Trace the city’s arc from Cold War fault line to creative powerhouse, and pause for photos and reflection along the Spree.

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