• 5 Dinner (D)
• 16 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Picnic Lunch (PL)
• 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: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
• 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.
• Athens: The climate in this region is extremely varied. In shoulder season (May, September, and October) you can expect temperatures to vary between single digits and warm sunny days, while from June until September temperatures can reach well above 30 C (86 F).
• Athens: It’s always a good idea to bring a warm windproof jacket. No matter which time of year you decide to travel, it can get quite cool at night (especially outside of the cities), so we recommend that you bring a warm jacket or fleece. You’ll also need to pack comfortable shoes for walking during the day, plus sunscreen, a hat, swimwear and a light/beach towel. And if you wanna visit any basilicas, cathedrals or sacred sites during your trip, we recommend you bring a few outfits that cover your knees and shoulders. 
• 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.

• 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.
• Beaujolais Wine Region: Set within the rolling hills of the Beaujolais wine region, the legendary Contiki Château special stay has been wowing travellers for decades. From the luxe bar to the elegant new bedrooms, our Château is the perfect backdrop to long summer days lounging by the pool, capped off with French feasts, local wine and dancing the night away in ‘La Cave.’
• Beaujolais: Be a VIP at the epic Contiki Château and fill up on a banquet of classic French dishes and wines. Ooh la la! 
• Beaujolais: Enjoy a French-style picnic while admiring the gorgeous Beaujolais countryside.
• Beaujolais: Clear out the cobwebs and get in touch with you zen side with a guided yoga session on the sweeping lawns of the château.
• Arles: Visit the historic city of Arles, famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh.
• Monaco City: Walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly at the Royal Palace and see the Monte Carlo Casino (where the car park looks like a Fast & Furious set).
• French Riviera: Glide through the winding coastal roads of the French Riviera with your Contiki crew.
• Nice: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a French perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
• Paris: Looking for the perfect souvenir? After a guided tour, you’ll have the chance to craft a sumptuous scent of your own – with a local guide on hand to help.
• Verona: This is the address behind the legendary love story. Visit Juliet’s House and see the spot that turned Verona into a global icon.
• Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
• Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap. 
• 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!
• Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list! 
• Amalfi Coast: Definitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance. 
• Corinth Canal: The world’s deepest canal is an epic sight. It was carved through the rock, as a link between the Aegean and Ionian Seas.
• Athens: Even if you’re not a sports nut, this is probably the most iconic Olympic stadium in the world and you won’t want to miss it.
• Athens: Walk in the footsteps of Gods and Goddesses, as you take a guided tour around the Ancient Greek monuments and explore the Parthenon temple. 

Join an orientation walk with your Trip Manager to find Rome’s beating heart. Toss a coin at the Trevi Fountain, admire the portico and oculus of the Pantheon from the outside, and linger among fountains and artists in Piazza Navona.

Along the way, learn simple navigation tips, café etiquette and local gelato spots so you can make the most of your time in the Eternal City’s baroque squares and winding lanes.

Spend an evening at a classic Parisian cabaret show where sequins, feathers and high-kicking can-can meet spotlit stages and a live band. Expect witty revue numbers, sensational choreography and champagne-bright atmosphere.

Venues range from Belle Époque salons to red-velvet theaters, each with its own style and history. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; ask your team for details and availability.

Join a guided food tour through Venice’s bacari wine bars, hopping between counters for cicchetti—bite-size Venetian specialties—paired with an ombra of house wine. Meet locals, learn ordering tips, and sample regional wines in convivial, standing-room spots.

Expect creamy baccalà, marinated seafood and seasonal vegetables on toasted bread. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; vegetarian options are typically available.

Visit the 14th-century Certosa Monastery outside Florence, exploring peaceful cloisters and frescoed chapels that recall the Carthusian order’s contemplative life. Continue to a farmhouse restaurant for a Tuscan countryside dinner paired with sample regional wines.

Expect hearty local dishes, flickering candlelight and views over rolling hills—an evening that balances art, spirituality and culinary tradition. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a guided tour of Pompeii to walk preserved streets and villas sealed by the AD 79 eruption of Vesuvius. See the Forum, bakeries, mosaicked baths and poignant plaster casts that reveal everyday Roman life frozen in time.

Your guide illuminates social rituals, trade networks and engineering feats, from cobbled roads to lead water pipes. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Witness the Eiffel Tower light up the city as its twinkling illuminations ripple across the sky. From a classic vantage near the Trocadéro or Champ de Mars, savor the romance of Paris by night while the tower’s hourly sparkle over the Champ de Mars turns the skyline into a spectacle.

Soak up the city’s evening mood as cafés glow and the Seine reflects a lattice of lights. This is a moment to pause, breathe in cool night air, and pause for photos and reflection beneath Paris’s most famous landmark.

Taste your way through the Beaujolais at a 16th-century château, joining the group in its characterful cellar for a hosted dinner. Sip and sample regional wines crafted from the fragrant Gamay grape while sharing rustic French dishes that celebrate the surrounding countryside.

Between courses, your hosts explain terroir and tradition, from granite soils to light, fruit-forward styles. After dinner, linger beneath stone vaults or wander the gardens, relishing a convivial evening that blends heritage, food, and wine in perfect balance.

Enjoy a French-style picnic on the château lawns, unfolding blankets beneath old trees with panoramic vineyard views. Share crusty baguettes, local cheeses and seasonal fruit while the hills of Beaujolais ripple into the distance.

Savor the gentle buzz of bees and the scent of cut grass as you soak in the countryside atmosphere. This is unhurried, quintessentially French living—sun on your face, a glass in hand, and time to appreciate the landscape that shapes the wines.

Explore Arles’ sun-washed lanes and its mighty Roman Arena, a testament to the city’s role in ancient Gaul. Stroll the Forum quarter and riverside quays, noticing pastel shutters, café terraces and the Provencal light that captivated Van Gogh.

Learn how Arles’ UNESCO-listed Roman and Romanesque monuments shaped the town’s character—from amphitheater spectacles to medieval pilgrim routes. With honey-colored stone and the scent of thyme in the air, Arles blends archaeology with artistic soul.

Visit the Principality after dark to see the Monte Carlo Casino quarter and the hilltop Royal Palace district glowing above the harbor. Wander elegant squares, yacht-lined quays and marble-fronted boutiques along the glittering Côte d’Azur.

Hear stories of Grimaldi pageantry and Grand Prix glamour as you admire illuminated facades and polished superyachts. This is Monaco’s high-gloss mood at its most cinematic—perfect for people-watching and evening photography before returning to the Riviera coast.

Step into a working French perfume house in hilltop Èze and learn the art of fragrance. Discover how flowers from the Côte d’Azur are distilled into precious essences, and see how perfumers balance top, heart and base notes to craft a harmonious blend.

As you tour the laboratory and boutique, breathe in citrus, jasmine and neroli while experts explain age-old techniques and modern innovation. It’s a sensorial window into a signature craft of the Riviera.

Wander cobbled lanes to the courtyard of Juliet’s House, where a stone balcony evokes Shakespearean romance. Continue to the grand Roman Arena—an oval amphitheater that still hosts summer concerts—while passing frescoed palazzi and bustling squares.

In Piazza delle Erbe, soak up market energy and medieval towers before lingering on the Adige bridges. Verona’s blend of Roman foundations and Renaissance elegance creates a timeless Italian cityscape perfect for strolling and photos.

Cruise the Venetian lagoon by private boat, arriving beside St Mark’s Square as domes and campaniles rise from the water. Glide past island churches and palace facades, feeling Venice reveal itself as a city shaped by tides and trade.

Disembark near the Doge’s Palace to experience marble arcades, mosaicked basilicas and narrow calli fanning outward like a maze. The water approach puts Venice’s maritime soul on full display before you explore at your own pace.

Pause at the walled green of the Piazza dei Miracoli to frame that classic shot with the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Beyond playful poses, admire the creamy Pisan Romanesque of the Cathedral and the echoing curves of the circular Baptistery.

As you pause for photos and reflection, notice the subtle lean, the marble inlays and the contrast of white stone against manicured lawns—a serene ensemble that has fascinated travelers for centuries.

Visit a family-run azienda agricola near Baschi for a short estate tour through vineyards and olive groves, followed by a generous farm lunch. Savor bruschetta with extra-virgin olive oil, focaccia, seasonal vegetables, risotto or pasta, and sample regional wines.

Hear how the family tends vines and presses olives as you dine overlooking stony hills. It’s a delicious snapshot of rural Umbria—ingredient-driven, warm, and rooted in sustainable tradition.

Stand above the Corinth Canal where turquoise water slices between sheer limestone walls. Watch small vessels transit this dramatic man-made cut that links the Ionian and Aegean seas, an engineering feat envisioned since antiquity.

Feel the sea breeze and gaze along the arrow-straight trench, appreciating the boldness required to carve a waterway through solid rock. It’s a concise but striking glimpse of Greece’s maritime story.

Join a guided tour of the Acropolis to encounter the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike and sweeping views over Plaka and Lycabettus Hill. Trace the city’s Golden Age of Athens in gleaming marble and Doric columns.

Continue to the horseshoe of white marble at the Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Discussions of mythology, democracy and sport bring classical ideals into vivid focus.

Greet the day with guided sunrise yoga on the sweeping château lawns, moving through gentle poses as birdsong drifts over vineyards. Stretch, breathe and find your zen amid crisp morning air and countryside views.

Suitable for all levels, this session focuses on balance and calm to prime you for a day of exploration. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Pedal seaside promenades and cliffside byways on a coastal bike ride with azure Mediterranean views. Trace palm-lined boulevards, pastel villas and quiet coves while guides set an easy, panoramic pace.

Frequent stops allow time for photos and water breaks as you enjoy the Côte d’Azur’s salty breeze and sunlight. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step inside the storied Monte Carlo Casino to admire Belle Époque salons, chandeliers and polished tables. Try your luck at roulette and blackjack tables or simply soak up the stylish atmosphere of this Riviera institution.

Dress codes and entry fees may apply, and identification is required. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; your team will brief you on practicalities and timing.

Under a perfumer’s guidance, blend your own signature scent, learning how notes and accords layer from sparkling citrus to warm woods. Bottle your creation as a personalized Riviera keepsake.

Held within the perfumery’s atelier, this hands-on workshop deepens appreciation for local fragrance heritage. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Embark on a boat ride to Burano, Venice’s most colorful island, famed for lace-making and rainbow-hued fishermen’s houses. Stroll canalside lanes and photograph reflections rippling in quiet backwaters.

Learn about local craft traditions and enjoy time to explore independent workshops and cafés. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Glide on a classic gondola ride through quiet back canals, drifting beneath arched bridges as palace facades slip by. Your gondolier steers with centuries-old technique while Venice reveals its most intimate angles.

It’s a serene perspective away from busy lanes—perfect for photos and gentle conversation. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Gather at a neighborhood taverna for a traditional Greek dinner of shareable meze, grilled specialties and seasonal salads, complemented by local wine or ouzo. As plates arrive, musicians strike up live music with bouzouki rhythms.

Between courses, clink glasses and savor warm Athenian hospitality while learning the stories behind classic dishes. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Immerse yourself in the raw intensity of a flamenco evening where guitar, song and stamping footwork collide in a flurry of ruffles and rhythm. Dancers channel duende—emotional depth—through dramatic movement and haunting guitar.

Set in an intimate tablao, close-up seating amplifies the handclaps, heelwork and soaring vocals. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a guided panoramic tour through the French capital, taking in icons like the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the grand sweep of the Champs-Élysées. Glide past elegant Haussmann boulevards and riverfront quays as you map out neighborhoods you may wish to revisit later.

Along the way, hear how Paris evolved from medieval Île de la Cité to Belle Époque boulevards. See the Louvre’s glass pyramid and admire the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral, appreciating France’s layered history told through its streetscapes and monuments.

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