• 2 Dinner (D)
• 14 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: 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.

• 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.
• Bordeaux: Stroll around this chic metropolis to see the Palais de la Bourse and downtown Bordeaux. Then make time for a nice glass of red by the river. 
• Barcelona: Combat boots at the ready, folks! Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas are so cool, you won’t know what to photograph first!
• French Riviera: Glide through the winding coastal roads of the French Riviera with your Contiki crew.
• 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).
• Nice: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a French perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
• 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.
• Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap. 
• Amalfi Coast: Definitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance. 
• Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list! 

Join a guided ramble through historic streets and taste your way across Bordeaux—sample regional wines that showcase Left and Right Bank styles, from Merlot-rich blends to structured Cabernets. Learn to swirl, sniff and compare tannins like a pro.

Hear how terroir, barrels and appellations shape the region’s Grand Vins, then pair sips with local bites. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Follow a local into Parte Vieja for an expert-led pintxos tour, hopping bars for skewered seafood, slow-cooked meats and pintxo-morcilla pairings. Raise a glass of crisp txakoli as you learn pin-cho etiquette and ordering tips.

Basque culture comes alive at the counter—small plates, big flavors and friendly bustle. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; come hungry and curious.

Explore Pompeii with a local guide, tracing streets frozen by the AD 79 eruption. See frescoed villas, bathhouses and the Forum while learning how ash preserved daily life—from bakeries to amphitheaters.

Context brings the ruins alive: plaster casts, Roman engineering and views toward brooding Vesuvius. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Circle Capri on a coastal boat cruise, sliding beneath sea-arches and along grotto-dotted cliffs with views of the Faraglioni. Drop anchor for refreshing swim stops in luminous blue coves.

Skippers share stories of fishermen, film stars and hidden bays while you relax on deck. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; bring swimwear and a towel.

Walk the curve of Playa de la Concha and weave through Parte Vieja, where balconies overflow with geraniums and lanes lead to churches and buzzing pintxo bars. Your host points out favorite bites and viewpoints along this elegant Bay of Biscay city.

Hear how Belle Époque glamour turned Donostia into Spain’s seaside darling, and how Basque identity shapes its food, language and festivals. Sea breezes, stone arcades and lively plazas set the tone.

Explore the Gothic Quarter with its shadowy lanes, medieval courtyards, and the spires of the Barcelona Cathedral. Continue to Las Ramblas, where flower stalls, street artists and café terraces pulse with the city’s creative energy.

Trace layers from Roman Barcino to Catalan Modernisme as you pass stone walls, sunlit plazas and artisan shops. This urban stroll sets you up with bearings and great spots to return for tapas later.

Glide the winding coastal roads of the Côte d’Azur, where palms line the Promenade des Anglais and the sea shimmers a sapphire Mediterranean blue. Windows-down breezes carry hints of citrus and pine as villas and belle-époque hotels parade by.

Hear stories of artists, aristocrats and film stars who fell for this light. From rocky capes to sheltered bays, the Riviera’s scenery turns every bend into a postcard view.

Stroll Monaco-Ville to the Royal Palace square for sweeping harbor views, then continue to the Monte Carlo Casino quarter, where marble facades meet a marina of glittering superyachts. The micro-state’s opulence shines brightest after dusk.

Hear how the Grimaldi dynasty, Grand Prix legends and Riviera glamour shaped this tiny principality. Elegant boulevards, warm night air and polished promenades deliver pure Côte d’Azur theater.

Step inside a French perfume house to learn the art of fragrance from experts rooted in the Grasse tradition. Discover how flowers, citrus and herbs become accords, and how a ‘nose’ balances top, heart and base notes.

Guides reveal heritage tools, maceration secrets and the olfactory families behind iconic scents. It’s a sensorial peek into Riviera craftsmanship—part science, part poetry—set among elegant showrooms and scent-filled air.

Use your rail pass included to hop between the pastel villages of Cinque Terre National Park—Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza and beyond. Wander harbors, taste focaccia and, if you wish, follow coastal hiking trails that link terraces and sea views.

Learn how farmers carved vineyards into sheer hillsides and why UNESCO protects this fragile landscape. Turquoise coves, stone stairways and sunset-glow villages make every platform a new panorama.

Visit the green expanse of Piazza dei Miracoli to admire the Leaning Tower of Pisa alongside the cathedral and Romanesque Baptistery. Capture the classic perspective shots and study the tower’s famously tilted symmetry.

Hear how soft subsoil caused the 12th-century bell tower to lean, and how modern engineering stabilized its angle. White marble, striped facades and wide lawns create a striking Tuscan ensemble.

Join a Florence Walking Tour past the red-tiled Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio before stepping inside a leather workshop demonstration. See artisans cut, stitch and burnish—skills that define Florentine craft.

Unpack how Medici patronage fueled Renaissance art and architecture, then feel the city’s creative pulse in narrow lanes perfumed with tanner’s wax and espresso. It’s heritage you can see, hear and almost touch.

Make the crossing to the island of Capri and wander chic lanes from Marina Grande to La Piazzetta. Seek viewpoints toward the Faraglioni cliffs, browse gelaterie and enjoy café time beneath lemon-scented terraces.

Hear tales of Roman emperors and mid-century jet-setters who shaped the island’s aura. Capri’s blend of craggy coastline, blue coves and polished piazzas creates a sun-lit Mediterranean mood.

Stroll Rome’s historic core to the perfectly preserved Pantheon, toss a coin at the Trevi Fountain, and linger in the baroque elegance of Piazza Navona. Iconic exteriors like the Colosseum and Forum frame the city’s ancient-to-baroque story.

Unravel layers from emperors to popes as you pass travertine palazzi, sculpted fountains and lively trattorie. This walk sets the stage for deeper dives during your time in Rome.

Experience a sparkling cabaret show—think high-kicks, live music and feathered costumes—at the legendary Moulin Rouge or similar. Settle in for dinner and champagne as the curtain rises on Belle-Époque glamour reborn.

Hosts explain the art of cancan and cabaret’s Parisian roots while you savor the theatrical atmosphere. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; smart-casual attire suits the occasion.

Immerse yourself in a Flamenco performance at an intimate tablao, where guitar, song and percussive footwork channel pure duende. Dim lights, tight rhythms and fierce expression make this a Barcelona night to remember.

Discover the art’s Andalusian roots and the meaning behind palmas hand-claps and soulful cante. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class preparing Catalan tapas or paella with market-fresh ingredients. Cook alongside local chefs, then sit down together to share the feast you created.

Learn kitchen techniques and food stories while supporting a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience that empowers community projects and responsible sourcing. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Pedal the seafront and capes on a guided bike ride, with the coastline as the backdrop. Cruise past palms, pastel facades and hidden coves as gulls wheel overhead and the sea breeze keeps you cool.

Guides share local lore and photo stops on this easy, scenic spin. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; bicycles and helmets provided.

Savor a classic Tuscan dinner in a welcoming trattoria—think crostini, handmade pasta and rustic mains paired with Chianti. Warm service, local olive oil and regional desserts round out the feast.

Hosts explain seasonal dishes and the vineyards that shape Tuscany’s table. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; vegetarian options typically available.

Master fresh dough and sauces in a pasta cooking class, then dine on your creations—think Roman classics like cacio e pepe or amatriciana. Sip wine, trade stories and celebrate la dolce vita.

Chefs share techniques passed down through generations, from shaping to saucing. This dinner included experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; no prior skills needed.

Pause in the Valley of the Somme to reflect at memorials and cemeteries that honor soldiers of the First World War. Walk quietly among neat white headstones, read place names etched in stone, and pause for photos and reflection amid the calm countryside.

Learn how the 1916 offensive reshaped this landscape and Europe’s history. Evocative monuments such as Thiepval stand as powerful reminders of sacrifice, courage and the human stories behind the Western Front.

Explore the Garonne riverfront on a relaxed city walk, taking in the Miroir d’eau and the elegant Place de la Bourse. Admire Bordeaux’s neoclassical riverfront, broad squares and graceful facades reflected in the world’s largest reflecting pool.

Hear how wine wealth and maritime trade shaped this 18th-century gem. From cobbled lanes to lively quays, Bordeaux blends grand architecture with a youthful, café-lined vibe perfect for golden-hour photos by the water.

Discover the capital after dark on a guided panoramic tour, when boulevards glow and monuments shimmer. Take in the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées as your coach glides past illuminated squares and Seine bridges that define the City of Light.

Hear how Haussmann’s 19th-century redesign shaped today’s grand vistas, and spot beloved icons from Notre-Dame’s Île de la Cité to Place de la Concorde. Paris by night blends romance and heritage in one cinematic sweep.

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