• 8 Dinner (D)
• 26 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.
• 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.
• 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. 
• 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.

Experience a quintessential Paris evening at a cabaret show, where sequins, chanson and high-kicking choreography light the stage. Sip a drink as the orchestra swells and spotlights sweep glittering costumes.

Paris perfected this art of spectacle—from Belle Époque halls to today’s storied revues. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; it’s a joyous immersion into the city’s playful, after-dark spirit.

Travel to Oia, the island’s most photogenic village, to wander blue-domed churches and craft boutiques along the cliff edge. Continue to a black sand beach, where volcanic grains warm underfoot beside Aegean surf.

It’s a study in contrasts—whitewashed serenity and dramatic geology. This optional outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour; transport is included.

Feel the thrill on an Ios speedboat adventure skimming to secret beaches and sea caves. Jump in for swims over glass-clear water and lounge on remote sands reached only by boat.

Expect spray, sun and plenty of swim time as you explore Ios’ rugged coastline. This optional activity is at additional cost and bookable on tour; life jackets are provided.

Walk onto the lawn of the Piazza dei Miracoli to admire the Leaning Tower of Pisa, alongside the cathedral and baptistery’s Romanesque curves. Frame your classic perspective-trick shot and capture the tower’s famous tilt.

Begun in 1173, the tower began to sink into soft subsoil, creating the world’s most photogenic engineering flaw. Pause for photos and reflection as marble shines against Tuscan sky and centuries of artisanship radiate from every arch.

Pedal seaside paths with breezes in your hair and the Mediterranean beside you. Trace coves, hilltop viewpoints and palm promenades on a relaxed ride designed for scenic coastal views and photo stops.

Learn Riviera snippets from your guide as you roll between beach clubs and fishing harbors. This optional activity is at additional cost and bookable on tour; bicycles and helmets are included.

Drift along narrow rii and beneath arched bridges on a classic gondola ride. Hear water lap against ancient brick as hidden courtyards and weathered palazzi slip by at arm’s length.

This centuries-old craft offers Venice at whisper-level: oar creaks, church bells, and the city’s timeless canal rhythms. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Walk Roman streets preserved by Vesuvius’ ash on a guided tour of Pompeii. See villas with frescoes, bakeries with millstones and the forum where daily life unfolded in 79 AD.

Archaeologists continue to unearth mosaics and moments frozen in time. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; entrance fees and expert guidance bring the site’s stories into focus.

Join a local guide to navigate whitewashed lanes, hidden chapels and storybook windmills as Mykonos Town glows. Hear tales of pirates, pelicans and parties while discovering the best bars and sunset nooks.

From Little Venice balconies to lantern-lit alleys, the island’s charisma peaks after dusk. This optional walk is at additional cost and bookable on tour; it’s an insider’s map to the night.

Settle into a neighborhood taverna for live music, meze plates and robust Greek wines. Share saganaki, souvlaki and salads under fairy lights as a bouzouki melody drifts through the room.

This is Athens at the table—warm service, generous platters and toasts of yamas with new friends. This optional dinner is at additional cost and bookable on tour; a perfect finale or welcome to the capital’s culinary soul.

Unfold a blanket among cypress and lavender for a French-style picnic in the château’s landscaped grounds. Nibble crusty baguettes, local cheeses and orchard fruit as you drink in panoramic vineyard views that roll to the horizon.

France’s picnic culture is a celebration of simple, seasonal pleasures. Swap stories with your crew, clink glasses of Beaujolais, and pause to soak in the countryside atmosphere that has inspired painters and poets for centuries.

Explore Arles’ honey-colored lanes to view the Roman Amphitheatre (Arènes d’Arles) and the curve of the Rhône. Wander squares that starred in Van Gogh’s canvases and admire shutters, fountains and sun-bleached stone carved since antiquity.

Arles flourished as a provincial Roman capital; its monuments reveal 2,000 years of history, from gladiatorial games to medieval fairs. Pause for photos and reflection as you absorb Provence’s light that once captivated Van Gogh in Arles.

Experience Riviera glamour after dark as you walk the polished squares of Monte Carlo Casino and gaze over the superyachts of Port Hercule. Climb the Rock to view the Royal Palace facades and lantern-lit lanes that frame the Mediterranean.

Monaco’s story blends Grimaldi pageantry with Grand Prix adrenaline. Breathe in the sea air, admire glittering Riviera nights, and watch luxury cars purr past Belle Époque facades—an intoxicating snapshot of Europe’s most lavish microstate.

Step into a traditional French perfumery in the hilltop village of Èze to uncover the alchemy of fragrance. In guided rooms scented with jasmine and citrus, learn to craft a signature scent blending head, heart and base notes.

Perfume is a Riviera art form dating back to the flower fields of nearby Grasse. Surrounded by medieval stone lanes and sea views, you’ll connect with a storied craft that has perfumed Europe’s salons for centuries.

Visit the courtyard of Juliet’s House and trace Verona’s love-tinged legends beneath iron balconies and terracotta tiles. Continue to the Roman Arena, where stone arches once amplified voices and arias across the city.

Verona layers Roman engineering with medieval lanes and Renaissance palaces. As you wander past frescoed facades and marble piazzas, you’ll sense why Shakespeare chose this stage for timeless romance and family intrigue.

Speed across the lagoon by private boat, skimming past islets and mooring poles toward the domes of St Mark’s Square. Step onto marble pavements where the Doges ruled and the Adriatic once delivered spices, silk and stories.

Venice’s waterways are its streets; arriving by boat reveals shimmering palazzi, quiet fondamenta and the palazzi-lined canals that shaped a maritime empire. Feel the sea breeze and watch gondolas slide beneath the Bridge of Sighs as campanile bells toll.

Feast on an Umbrian spread at an organic azienda agricola, where vineyards and olive trees frame the table. Savor bruschetta drizzled with homemade extra virgin olive oil, rustic pasta and garden vegetables alongside the family’s homegrown wines.

Meet the growers and walk among vines to hear how seasons shape each harvest. This is rural Italy in its essence—simple ingredients, generous hospitality, and flavors rooted in vineyards and olive groves.

Get your bearings in the Eternal City with a guided stroll to the Trevi Fountain, the ancient-miraculous Pantheon, and baroque Piazza Navona. Trace narrow alleys that open suddenly into sunlit piazzas alive with fountains and street artists.

Rome’s layers stack millennia of history—emperors, popes, and modern life share the same stones. Learn local tips, hear origin stories and pick up cues to explore more of Rome’s churches, gelaterie and twilight passeggiata.

Witness Greece’s bold 19th-century engineering at the Corinth Canal, a man-made chasm linking the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Gaze down at sheer limestone walls as boats slip through the narrow, electric-blue passage far below.

Long imagined since antiquity, the canal finally opened in 1893, reshaping maritime routes across the Peloponnese. It’s a dramatic moment to photograph and pause for photos and reflection on the ambition that carved rock to meet the sea.

Walk in the footsteps of philosophers on a guided visit to the Acropolis and Parthenon, where Doric columns crown a sacred hill above Athens. Continue to the Panathenaic Stadium, the all-marble arena of the first modern Olympics.

Hear stories from the city’s Golden Age—Pericles, Athena and civic ideals—while gazing over a sea of terracotta rooftops to Mount Lycabettus. The soaring marble tiers and timeless skyline reveal how classical ideas still shape our world.

Sail the Aegean from the mainland to the Cyclades with reserved seating. Watch the water shift from cobalt to turquoise as whitewashed villages dot distant headlands and gulls ride the breeze above the wake.

Island-hopping is Greece’s lifeblood. Settle in with a coffee from the café bar, swap tips with your crew, and let blue-on-blue seascapes build anticipation for Mykonos’ windmills and golden coves.

Continue the island-hopping adventure across sun-sparkled waters to Paros. From your reserved seat, spot chapels on rocky islets and fishing caiques tracing lazy arcs across the sea.

The Cyclades reveal their rhythm out on deck—salt air, horizon lines and a sun-dappled wake. Arriving in Paros, look for sugar-cube houses and bougainvillea-framed lanes that hint at the island’s laid-back charm.

Sit down at a local taverna for a traditional Greek dinner—think grilled fish, oregano-dusted potatoes and tangy tzatziki—paired with island wine. Afterward, wander Naoussa’s lanes where white walls glow and fishing nets dry by the quay.

Paros evenings are made for atmosphere. Enjoy lantern light on the water, music drifting between cafés, and the harborside Naoussa scene that captures Cycladic life at its most easygoing.

Glide south toward Santorini as volcanic silhouettes rise from the Aegean. From your seat, watch the caldera cliffs sharpen into focus—strata of ochre and ash topped by sugar-cube villages.

Approaching the ancient volcano that shaped the islands, you’ll sense why this arrival is a Greek travel rite. It’s a moving seascape that pairs geology with myth, carried on a sea-breeze of anticipation.

Explore Fira, Santorini’s cliff-top capital, along lanes lined with boutiques and domed chapels. Peer over terrace walls at the caldera’s blue expanse, where boat wakes scribble silver lines far below.

The island’s crescent shape tells a volcanic story, while Cycladic architecture glows in the sun. Find a café with a view, frame the blue-domed chapels, and let the Aegean horizon set an effortless holiday tempo.

Board the ferry for a short hop across the Aegean to Ios, settling into reserved seating as white villages slip by in the sun. Feel the breeze on deck and watch islands appear and fade like pearls on a string.

This easy crossing channels pure island mood—sea light, distant bells, and horizons that seem endless—as you transition from Santorini’s dramatic cliffs to Ios’ relaxed, beach-framed bays.

Complete your Aegean circuit on a comfortable ferry bound for the mainland. Watch the Cyclades recede, trade sea breezes for city views, and feel that bittersweet pull of journeys well-lived and new horizons ahead.

Approaching Athens, the sea gives way to skyline and myth. It’s a reflective crossing—time to curate photos, share highlights with friends and toast the final voyage across the Aegean.

Celebrate your arrival with a convivial, included dinner showcasing Catalan flavors—perhaps escalivada, patatas bravas and crema catalana—paired with regional wine. Afterward, wander the Gothic Quarter where stone lanes echo with conversation and guitars.

Barcelona blends Roman walls with Modernista whimsy. Under balconies draped in flags and vines, feel the city’s creative pulse and evening street life that flows from tapas bars to leafy squares.

Soak up Côte d’Azur glamour along corniche roads that reveal azure coves, palm-lined promenades and Belle Époque villas. Windows down, camera ready—the Mediterranean sparkles beside cliff-hugging bends.

From fishing harbors to film-festival facades, the Riviera’s contrasts shine brightest in motion. Pause your gaze on cerulean bays and sun-washed towns that have lured artists, writers and sun-seekers for generations.

Find your breath with guided sunrise yoga on dew-fresh grass, framed by vineyards and birdsong. Gentle flows wake up travel-weary muscles as morning light spills across the Beaujolais hills.

The château’s gardens offer calm and focus before a day of exploration. This optional session is at additional cost and bookable on tour; mats are provided and all levels are welcome.

Step inside the legendary Monte Carlo Casino to admire Belle Époque salons, chandeliers and gaming rooms that whisper of movie scenes and motorcades. Try your luck at the tables or simply soak up the opulent ambiance.

Opened in 1863, the casino turned Monaco into a glittering stage for Europe’s elite. Entry, gaming and dress codes apply. This optional visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Taste Venetian life in bacari wine bars with cicchetti—salt-cod mousse, artichokes, anchovies—paired with ombre wines. Follow a local expert through markets and alleys to discover the lagoon’s sea-to-table flavors.

Venice’s cuisine reflects spice routes and fishermen’s hauls. Learn ordering rituals, savor seasonal bites and embrace the city’s standing-at-the-counter culture. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cruise past the northern lagoon to candy-colored Burano, where fishermen painted homes as bright as their boats. Stroll canals, meet artisans and learn about the island’s delicate lace-making tradition.

With every vivid facade and quiet bridge, Burano feels like a watercolor come to life. This optional excursion is at additional cost and bookable on tour; boat transport is included.

Visit a 14th-century Certosa monastery for cloistered calm, then continue to a rural trattoria for a Tuscan dinner of ribollita, grilled meats and Chianti poured from straw-wrapped fiaschi.

Hear stories of monastic life and Tuscan foodways shaped by seasons and soil. This optional evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour; transport and dinner are included.

Tour a small estate to learn how Aegean sun and sea breezes shape island grapes. Sample regional wines with local bites, then head to Naoussa to stroll its pretty harbor and café terraces.

Paros winemaking blends ancient techniques with modern flair. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; tastings and transport are included.

Spend a sun-drenched day at sea on a boat cruise to hidden coves and sea caves around Paros and Antiparos. Dive into crystalline waters, laze on deck and savor a light lunch on board.

Expect blue-green lagoons, gentle swells and time to float, swim and bask. This optional excursion is at additional cost and bookable on tour; snorkel gear is typically provided.

Set sail beneath cliff-top villages on a sunset caldera cruise. Swim by volcanic shores, optionally soak in the warm hot springs, and watch the sky burn gold to mauve as the sun dips behind the islands.

On deck, the breeze is soft and the caldera’s rim glows. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; transfers and boat are included.

Celebrate with a lively Greek wedding show featuring music, dancing and plate-smashing merriment. Feast on meze and mains as performers weave through tables and invite you to join the steps.

It’s exuberant, theatrical and rooted in village tradition. This optional evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour; dinner and entertainment are included.

Step into an intimate tablao for flamenco—percussive footwork, rapid guitar and voices that rise and fall with Andalusian soul. Order a drink, lean in, and feel the room thrum to the palmas hand-claps.

Flamenco is emotion made music and movement, born from Roma, Moorish and Iberian roots. This optional performance is at additional cost and bookable on tour; dinner packages may be available.

Taste the terroir at our 16th-century château in the Beaujolais hills, where you’ll sample regional wines and sit down to a convivial French dinner. Stroll past stone walls, rose-clad shutters and a tranquil pool before raising a glass in the château’s lively cellar bar, La Cave.

Learn how granite soils shape the fruit-forward character of Beaujolais crus while savoring seasonal dishes that celebrate France’s farm-to-table heritage. It’s a warm, social evening that pairs local wine traditions with stories of the countryside’s timeless rhythms.

Discover Paris on a guided panoramic tour, taking in the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées, the Louvre’s graceful courtyards and the bridges of the Seine. Glide past grand boulevards and medieval lanes to see how the city shifts from Île de la Cité’s Gothic heart to Haussmann’s elegant avenues.

As daylight fades, gather by the Eiffel Tower to watch her hourly sparkling light display. Feel the evening buzz, hear street musicians by the Champ de Mars, and savor the romance that made Paris a beacon for artists, dreamers and revolutionaries.

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