• 3 Dinner (D)
• 8 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: 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: 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: Meet your new gang of besties. After a few beers you’ll feel like you’ve known each other for decades. 
• London: Follow your Trip Manager on a stroll around the UK capital to tick off some of the major sights. Just don’t forget to pack an umbrella for the famous (unpredictable) British weather.  
• Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian 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.
• Amsterdam: We’ll head to the local Dutch Pancake House to end the day in style – chomping down on some satisfying savoury pancakes. It doesn’t get more classic Dutch than this…
• Berlin: Discover the history of 20th century Berlin with our Local Guide & get up close to notorious Third Reich spots. Get the low-down on Hitler’s last days at the site of his underground bunker & learn about Goebbels, the sinister spin doctor at the former Reich’s Propaganda Ministry. You’ll hear about East German communism before making a sobering visit to the Holocaust Memorial.

Stroll on a patisserie walking tour to sample glossy macarons and éclairs, buttery croissants and delicate mille-feuille from counters piled high with sugar-dusted artistry.

Call into artisan chocolatiers and boulangeries in Saint-Germain or Le Marais while decoding the craft behind choux, ganache and crème pâtissière. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Take a seat at a lively comedy show where sharp stand-ups and improv troupes—featuring Dutch and international acts—riff on culture, language and city life in quickfire sets. Expect playful crowd work and a friendly, inclusive vibe.

Intimate clubs heighten the laughs, drinks keep the room buzzing, and the canalside district adds atmosphere between sets. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Glide along the waterways and cruise Amsterdam’s canals with guides who share lived journeys of migration. As you hear first-hand stories from refugees, the cityscape takes on new depth and empathy.

Pass the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring, tall gabled merchant houses and arched bridges reflected in rippling water. The fusion of scenery and testimony reveals Amsterdam’s past and present—trade routes, tolerance and the human search for home.

Settle into a cosy Dutch pancake house to taste golden-edged pannenkoeken fresh from the griddle. Choose savoury options layered with cheese and smoked ham or sweet stacks with apples, cinnamon and stroop.

A beloved staple bridging café culture and home comfort, plates arrive the size of a skillet and spirits lift with each slice. Conversation flows easily as candles flicker and the canals lend a relaxed, after-dark glow outside.

Join a guided history walk tracing Berlin’s turbulent 20th century. Stand at the site of Hitler’s bunker, examine remaining Wall fragments and learn how the city was carved into sectors after 1945.

Reflect at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and look towards the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate. Stories of dictatorship, division and reunification are handled with care, connecting stark spaces to the lives they shaped.

Savour an included dinner in the shadow of the Berlin TV Tower (Fernsehturm), the needle-thin landmark that defines Alexanderplatz. Share favourite moments so far over German classics and seasonal dishes.

Raised in the 1960s by the GDR, the tower now crowns a reunified skyline. As twilight deepens and the sphere glows, the square hums with trams and buskers, adding a sense of momentum to your Berlin stay.

Join an evening East End food walking tour to taste the flavours that built London’s immigrant story—from Brick Lane curries to warm salt-beef bagels and flaky samosas.

Wander past Shoreditch murals and Spitalfields Market as your guide shares tales of Huguenot weavers, Jewish delis and Bangladeshi sweet shops. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore Kreuzberg on an evening walking tour, tracing counterculture roots, street art and the Landwehr Canal’s café-lined banks before sitting down to dinner in a local spot.

Hear how migration shaped the neighbourhood—post-punk squats, Turkish markets, techno clubs—and toast the city with plates that mingle Anatolian flavours and Berlin staples. This optional experience, including dinner, is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore central London on a guided walking tour through Westminster and the historic heart of the capital, pausing by the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and the Mall towards Buckingham Palace.

Hear the story of a city evolving from Roman Londinium to modern London as you pass Trafalgar Square and Whitehall. Spot ceremonial guards, stone carvings and riverside views, and collect practical tips for museums, markets and neighbourhoods you may choose to visit later.

Step inside a Parisian perfume house near the Opéra Garnier for an aromatic masterclass. Learn about top, heart and base notes before you craft a signature scent to take home.

Discover the lineage of French fragrance—from royal court favourites to today’s ateliers—while comparing essences like jasmine, bergamot and vetiver. Guided by a professional “nez”, blend accords that reflect your style and leave with a personalised memento of Parisian artistry.

Dress for a dazzling evening at a Parisian cabaret show, where feathers, footlights and live music set the stage. Settle in for a 3-course dinner and champagne as performers whirl beneath crimson drapes.

Rooted in Belle Époque glamour, the cabaret blends comedy, dance and song in a fast-paced revue. Expect sparkling costumes, high-kicks and witty asides—a festive celebration of Parisian nightlife that pairs classic cuisine with head-turning spectacle.

Contiki

Gather in a characterful London pub to meet your Trip Manager and travelling companions. Settle in beneath brass taps and chalkboard menus at a traditional British pub, where you can sample cask ales and tuck into regional comfort dishes, while you swap first impressions of the journey ahead.

Pubs have anchored city life for centuries, from Victorian gin palaces to snug corner locals. Expect lively chatter, warm lighting and hearty plates—think classic fish and chips or steak-and-ale pie—served with a side of London lore and good humour.