• 7 Dinner (D)
• 26 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Picnic Lunch (PL)

• 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.
• London: For this trip, you’ll need just two currencies – the British Pound and the Euro.
• London: Most accommodations on the trip offer self-service laundry or a laundry service. Wanna know the best time and place to do your laundry? Ask your Trip Manager! They have all the info you need.
• Athens: Ferry departure & arrival timings tend to change for every trip. So if you’d like to know the exact time, you can contact our 24/7 customer service centre.
• 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.
• Fontainebleau: There’s your everyday châteaux and then there’s Château de Fontainebleau. The medieval palace was once home to Napoleon. And it’s another level of luxe. 
• 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 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: 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).
• 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. 
• 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. 
• Mykonos: Paradise Beach in Mykonos is one of the most iconic beaches, not only in Greece, but in the world! And this resort is right on the beach. Think gorgeous sunset views and direct access to the beach. 
• Athens: All aboard! Time to sail from Athens to Mykonos, checking out that glittering sea view as we go. Includes reserved seating.
• Mykonos: We’ll set sail from marvellous Mykonos to perfect Paros, with reserved seating included.
• Paros: We’ll board the ferry in Paros and set sail for the sultry island of Santorini. With reserved seating included.
• Santorini: Enjoy a day trip to Fira and bask in the golden sun as you walk through Santorini’s iconic white houses and blue domes. This is the perfect photo op so make sure your phones and cameras are at the ready!
• Santorini: We’ll board the ferry in Santorini and set sail for inspiring Ios. Includes reserved seating (think of us as your Ferry Godmother.)
• Ios: We’ll board the ferry in Ios and head back to where we started: the lovely Athens. Includes reserved seating.

Walk time-capsule streets on a guided tour of Pompeii, frozen by Mt Vesuvius 79 AD. See frescoed villas, bathhouses and poignant plaster casts while learning daily rituals of a Roman town.

Cobbles echo with carts long gone; wine bars and forums reappear through careful excavation. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Get your bearings in the Eternal City on an orientation walk linking the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Bernini-adorned Piazza Navona. Baroque facades, cobbles and gelaterie line the route.

Toss a coin into Trevi for legend’s sake, step beneath the Pantheon’s oculus and trace ancient stadium lines beneath Piazza Navona’s elegant curve. Rome’s layers unfold at street level.

Marvel at the Corinth Canal, a 19th-century engineering feat slicing through limestone cliffs to link the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Turquoise water threads between sheer 80-metre walls.

This narrow cut, 6.4 kilometres long, saved ships days of sailing around the Peloponnese. It’s a perfect moment to pause for photos and reflection on human ambition matched to dramatic geology.

Pedal palm-lined promenades and cliff-hugging lanes on a guided coastal ride along the Côte d’Azur. Pause for sea-spray vistas, pastel villas and secret coves where the Med laps at sun-warmed rocks.

It’s Riviera freshness on two wheels—easy pace, big scenery and plenty of photo stops. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Discover Mykonos after dark on a guided evening walk through labyrinth lanes, past Little Venice and the windmills of Kato Mili. Whitewashed chapels glow as bars and boutiques hum beside the sea.

Hear island lore, find tucked-away viewpoints and learn the best late-night haunts. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore royal France as you visit Château de Fontainebleau, a Renaissance masterpiece surrounded by mirror-still ponds and forests once reserved for kings. Wander the formal parterres and courtyards, admire the famed horseshoe staircase, and picture imperial life in Napoleon’s apartments.

Founded in the 12th century and expanded by Francois I, Fontainebleau blends Italianate frescoes with French classicism. Landscaped by Le Nôtre, its gardens embody royal taste and the evolution of French design.

Savour the countryside at Contiki’s 16th-century château with a hosted wine tasting of Beaujolais Gamay followed by a convivial French feast in the vaulted dining spaces. Stroll the grounds, dip in the pool and toast new friends beneath chandeliers and climbing roses.

Set amid rolling vines, the château channels centuries of viticultural tradition. Later, step downstairs to dance in ‘La Cave’—the on-site club that turns chateau nights into stories.

Awaken body and mind with a guided yoga session on the château’s sweeping lawns. Breathe in country air scented with vines and wild herbs as the first light brushes golden over Beaujolais hills—an energising contrast to the chateau’s candlelit evenings.

Ground yourself beside centuries-old stone and manicured gardens. With birdsong and sunrise over the vines as your soundtrack, this is wellness with a distinctly French accent.

Unfold a blanket for a French-style picnic among the château’s lawns and sculptures. Share crusty baguettes, soft cheeses and seasonal fruit as you gaze across panoramic vineyard views and clink glasses to la vie en rose.

Picnicking here channels a timeless French art de vivre—unhurried, convivial and rooted in terroir. Every bite tastes better beneath old trees and open sky.

Pause in Provence to view the Roman Arena and honey-coloured lanes of Arles, a town that inspired Van Gogh’s Arles period. Stroll sun-splashed squares ringed by shutters and stone, where Roman arches meet café terraces.

From amphitheatre to forum remnants, Arles reveals a UNESCO-listed tapestry of antiquity and art. Picture chariots, markets and painters chasing southern light along the Rhône.

Glide the coastal roads of the Côte d’Azur, where azure bays meet palm-lined promenades and Belle Époque facades. From cliff-side corniches, the Mediterranean shimmers beneath switchback views perfect for photos.

Glamour and sea air define this storied shoreline, once the playground of artists and aristocrats. Expect perfume on the breeze, pastel villas and sunlight flashing on superyacht masts.

Experience micro-state magnificence as you visit Monaco by night. Take in the cliff-top Prince’s Palace on Le Rocher, then wander glittering Casino Square, where supercars purr beneath Belle Époque lights and palms.

From Grimaldi history to Grand Prix curves, Monaco blends royal ritual with Riviera chic. Snap harbour views over Port Hercule and feel the hum of old-world glamour.

Step inside a Côte d’Azur perfume house to learn the art of fragrance. Discover distillation, accords and top-middle-base notes before you create your own signature scent under expert guidance.

From jasmine and Grasse rose to sun-warmed citrus, perfumery here is centuries-old craftsmanship. Bottling your blend makes for the most personal Riviera souvenir.

Cruise the Venetian lagoon by private boat, skimming over green-glass waters toward St Mark’s Square. Watch domes and campaniles rise as the pink-marble Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs come into view.

Arriving by water reveals La Serenissima as merchants once did. Sea, stone and sky blend in a city shaped by trade winds and Byzantine splendor.

Enter the Piazza dei Miracoli to pose with the Leaning Tower, its famous tilt framed by the Cathedral and Baptistery. Grass lawns and gleaming marble set a striking stage for your classic shot.

Beyond the playful photos, discover Pisa’s medieval might as a maritime republic. Arches, arcades and Romanesque carvings showcase Tuscan artistry in perfect symmetry—save for that endearing lean.

Climb the Sacred Rock for a guided tour of the Acropolis and its crown jewel, the Parthenon. Doric columns, marble metopes and sweeping city views evoke the Golden Age of Athens.

Walk through the Propylaea and by the caryatids of the Erechtheion as myth, democracy and architecture entwine. This is classical Greece, carved in stone and sunlight.

Step inside the Panathenaic Stadium, the world’s only all-marble arena and host of the 1896 Olympic Games. Its sweeping U-shape and white Pentelic stone gleam against Athenian hillsides.

Built on ancient foundations, “Kallimarmaro” revives the spirit of the Panathenaic festivals. Imagine runners, laurels and the first modern medals echoing around this storied track.

Sail the Aegean between Athens, Mykonos, Paros, Santorini and Ios with reserved seating. Watch Cycladic isles drift by—whitewashed chapels, cobalt domes and rugged headlands etched against luminous seas.

From sun-sparked wake to salty breezes, these crossings feel like mini-cruises. Cards, cameras and daypacks at the ready—the journey becomes part of the Greek island experience.

Visit Fira, Santorini’s lively cliff-top capital, and wander whitewashed lanes lined with cafés, domed chapels and galleries. Balconies and terraces reveal staggering caldera views over the flooded volcano.

Learn how eruptions shaped the island’s crescent rim and villages perched like sugar cubes. Photographers will love the light; foodies can dip into mezze and Assyrtiko wine bars.

Bed down steps from the sand at Paradise Beach, the island’s legendary south-coast cove with direct beach access and crystalline water. Swim by day, stroll to beach bars by night and watch sunset over the Aegean.

From Cycladic windmills on distant ridgelines to limestone-framed bays, Mykonos blends relaxation with a spirited social scene—all on your doorstep.

Taste island hospitality at a home-cooked dinner, sampling Santorini flavors like domatokeftedes, caper-laced salads and grilled seafood. Pair with local Assyrtiko to sample regional wines born of volcanic soils.

Shared platters, warm conversation and tavern aromas set the tone. It’s an edible lesson in Cycladic tradition—seasonal, simple and sun-kissed.

Feel the pulse of Andalucía at a traditional tablao, where a Flamenco show erupts in footwork, guitar and palmas. Dancers command the stage with raw emotion and swirling skirts.

Stories of love and longing unfurl through rhythm and song—the essence of Andalusian duende. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Slip through back-canals on a classic gondola ride, gliding beneath stone bridges near the Rialto. Afterwards, duck into neighbourhood bacari to sample cicchetti—Venetian small bites—with a local ombra of wine.

Wooden oars creak, facades reflect in ripples, and the city’s snack-bar culture completes the mood. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Unpack the cradle of the Renaissance on a guided walking tour by the Duomo’s Brunelleschi’s dome, the marble Baptistery and Ponte Vecchio. Browse leather stalls and artisan workshops buzzing with Tuscan craft.

Hear of Medici patrons, master sculptors and guilds that shaped Europe’s art. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Trace empire and spectacle as you step inside the Colosseum, then continue through the Roman Forum along the Via Sacra. Arches, temples and basilicas reveal stories of senators, triumphs and gladiatorial history.

From Caesar’s rostra to the Arch of Titus, antiquity feels startlingly close. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Head inland to visit a family-run winery and taste Cycladic wines like Monemvasia or Assyrtiko. Continue to a traditional village of stone lanes before arriving at postcard-pretty Naoussa harbour.

Fishing caiques, blue-trimmed doors and sea-spray cafés capture Paros’ gentle rhythm. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cast off for a full-day sailing trip around Paros and nearby islets. Drop anchor in translucent bays to swim in turquoise coves, snorkel over reefs and laze on deck between sun and shade.

Expect island silhouettes, salt-spray smiles and lunch served with Aegean views. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Climb Oia’s lanes to visit Oia at sunset, where white cubes and blue domes frame the caldera in molten light. Later, feel volcanic textures underfoot at a black-sand beach like Perissa or Kamari.

It’s Santorini’s essence—geology, architecture and light—compressed into one luminous outing. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a lively taverna performance to attend a Greek wedding—complete with plate-smashing, circle dances and live bouzouki. Feast on meze as actors sweep you into the story with music and laughter.

It’s exuberant, theatrical and delicious—a window into festive island traditions. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Skim along Ios’ rugged coast on a speedboat safari, pulling into hidden coves to snorkel in crystal water. Sheer cliffs, sea caves and sapphire inlets reveal the wilder side of the Cyclades.

Sun, spray and secret beaches define the ride—bring swimwear and curiosity. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a guided panoramic tour of Paris to take in the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre and the elegant sweep of the Champs-Élysées. Glide along Haussmann boulevards and over the Seine, tracing the city’s story from medieval Île de la Cité to the Belle Époque and beyond.

Hear tales of revolutions, writers and artists while pausing by Notre-Dame Cathedral. Paris reveals itself through grand perspectives, café aromas and classic facades in limestone and slate.

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