• 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! 

Step back to 79 CE on a guided tour of Pompeii, exploring Roman streets and frescoed villas remarkably preserved by ash in the shadow of Mt Vesuvius. Forums, bathhouses, and bakeries reveal daily life frozen in time.

This archaeological visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Expert commentary brings poignant details to light, from mosaic floors to plaster casts.

Apron on to handmake fresh pasta in a convivial kitchen before sitting down to a shared feast in a cozy Roman trattoria. Learn to knead, shape, and sauce like a local, then toast your efforts with wine.

This hands-on culinary evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour. It’s as much about laughter and stories as it is about tagliatelle.

Slip into a classic venue for a glittering cabaret show accompanied by a three-course dinner. Feathered costumes, live orchestra, and champagne bubbles capture the sparkling Parisian nightlife that has dazzled audiences for over a century.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Expect toe-tapping numbers, witty MCs, and a celebratory atmosphere that pairs perfectly with Paris after dark.

Hit the bars of the Parte Vieja on a guided pintxos crawl, pairing skewered seafood and jamón with crisp Txakoli wine. Learn the etiquette of ordering, toothpicks, and hopping spot-to-spot where locals congregate.

This flavour-packed evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Expect sizzling planchas, friendly banter, and an insider route through San Sebastián’s most storied counters.

Explore Bordeaux’s elegant quays on a guided stroll to the Miroir d’eau, the world’s largest reflecting pool, mirroring the classical facades of Place de la Bourse. Stroll the riverfront quays as the Garonne drifts by and the city’s café terraces hum with life.

Hear how centuries of wine trade forged this UNESCO-listed port city’s fortunes. Neoclassical palaces, iron balconies, and leafy squares reveal a metropolis refined by vintners, merchants, and the rhythms of the river.

Wander the cobbled lanes of the Parte Vieja, where pintxo bars spill aromas of grilled seafood and peppers into the street. Continue along the shell-shaped curve of Playa de la Concha to the graceful boulevards of the Centro Romántico.

Learn how Belle Époque elegance transformed this Basque fishing port into a summer retreat for Spanish royalty. Views to Mount Urgull, ornate balconies, and golden sands frame a city that pairs ocean light with culinary flair.

Trace Roman walls and medieval alleys through the Gothic Quarter, pausing at hidden squares and the soaring Barcelona Cathedral. Drift onto Las Ramblas, where flower stalls, street performers, and plane trees create Barcelona’s most iconic promenade.

Uncover Catalan stories carved into stone facades and guild halls, then slip into laneways packed with tapas bars and artisan boutiques. This evocative walk reveals the city’s layered soul, from Roman columns to modern street art.

Savor sea-to-sky vistas as you glide the French Riviera’s corniche roads past palm-lined bays and terracotta towns. The sapphire Mediterranean flashes between rocky headlands and Belle Époque villas, with viewpoints over the hilltop villages of Èze and Villefranche.

Hear why artists, writers, and film stars flocked to this Côte d’Azur light. Citrus groves scent the air, fishing boats nod in tiny harbors, and each bend reveals another postcard frame.

Step inside a French perfume house to learn the art of fragrance from expert “noses.” Discover the Grasse tradition of distilling jasmine, rose, and citrus, and practice identifying top, heart, and base notes with scented blotters.

Hear how 18th-century glove-makers began the region’s perfume craft and how today’s blends are composed. This sensorial encounter leaves you with a keener nose—and a new appreciation for the Riviera’s floral heritage.

Cross into the world’s most glamorous microstate to walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly at the Prince’s Palace lookout before sweeping down to the legendary Monte Carlo Casino. Superyachts glitter in the harbor and designer facades line immaculate streets.

Learn how Monaco’s Belle Époque architecture, Formula 1 curves, and royal pageantry shaped its myth. Dress sharp if you step inside the casino’s salons, where chandeliers and green felt set the scene.

Use your included rail pass to zip between the five pastel villages of Cinque Terre National Park. Dip into harbors in Riomaggiore and Manarola, linger over pesto in Vernazza, or hike the cliffside trails for sweeping Ligurian views.

Terraced vineyards cling to steep slopes as church bells echo above pebbled coves. This UNESCO-listed coast pairs rainbow houses with sea-spray air—choose your mix of photo stops, gelato breaks, and trail time.

Walk onto the lawn of the Piazza dei Miracoli to frame your classic Leaning Tower of Pisa pose. White-marble silhouettes of the Cathedral and Baptistery glow against emerald grass, perfect for a playful pause for photos and reflection.

Hear how soft subsoil tilted the 12th-century campanile and how engineers stabilized its lean in modern times. Romanesque carvings and arcades reveal a Tuscan city built on maritime glory and faith.

Join a guided walking tour past the cathedral’s marbled Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, then cross to the jewel-box shops of the Ponte Vecchio. Conclude with a hands-on leather workshop demonstration showcasing age-old Florentine craftsmanship.

Trace Medici power through courtyards and palaces where Renaissance art reshaped Europe. Hear how tanning guilds and goldsmiths forged the city’s reputation, and learn to spot the subtle hallmarks of quality leather.

Board a local ferry to cruise to Capri, then meander through La Piazzetta and whitewashed lanes perfumed by lemon trees. Scenic paths reveal balconies over the Faraglioni sea stacks and an island where Dolce Vita glamour endures.

Visit the Augustus Gardens or browse artisan boutiques as sea breezes drift up from the marina. Sheer cliffs, cobalt coves, and chic cafés set the tone for a sun-splashed Mediterranean interlude.

Set out to stroll the Eternal City: toss a coin at the Trevi Fountain, admire the Pantheon’s portico, and gaze at the Colosseum from outside as the arches glow in afternoon light.

Unpack layers of history, from imperial forums to baroque piazzas where fountains dance. Hear tales of emperors, popes, and pilgrims while navigating cobbled lanes that lead to gelaterias and trattorie.

Join a sommelier-led walk to sample regional wines, comparing elegant Left Bank cabernets with plush Right Bank merlots. Learn to read labels, swirl with confidence, and match flavours to local bites along the way.

This optional tasting is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Hear how soil, climate, and tradition shape each appellation, from Médoc gravel to Saint-Émilion limestone.

Experience a live flamenco performance where stamping heels, guitar and palmas fill an intimate tablao. Dancers channel Andalusian duende as the room hums with raw, percussive energy.

This cultural evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Sip sangria and watch virtuoso footwork tell stories of longing, pride, and celebration—the heartbeat of Spain on stage.

Roll up your sleeves to cook authentic paella with a local chef, learning sofrito secrets, rice toasting, and the coveted socarrat crust. Share your creation around a convivial table with wine.

This hands-on class and dinner is at additional cost and bookable on tour. It’s a delicious deep-dive into Catalan ingredients and kitchen culture.

Saddle up for a guided coastal bike ride along the Promenade des Anglais and out to hidden viewpoints above the bay. Feel the Mediterranean breeze as you stop for photos over palm-framed beaches and pastel facades.

This active outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Guides tailor pace to the group, mixing seaside flats with gentle climbs for sweeping Riviera panoramas.

Circle the island on a boat cruise beneath limestone cliffs and sea caves, dropping anchor for azure swim stops near hidden coves. Glide past the legendary Blue Grotto entrance and the Faraglioni arches.

This sun-splashed excursion is at additional cost and bookable on tour, weather permitting. Bring a towel, reef-friendly sunscreen, and your camera for luminous coastal color.

Meet the makers at a family-run farm to watch curds stretch into fresh mozzarella, then taste it alongside garden olive oil and a sun-bright limoncello tasting. Orchard paths and terraced views frame the feast.

This authentic food experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. It’s a delicious window into Campania’s pastoral traditions and warm hospitality.

Pay respects in the Valley of the Somme, where quiet fields conceal the scars of 1916. Visit memorial sites such as the Thiepval Memorial and preserved trench lines, and pause for photos and reflection among immaculate rows of white headstones.

Learn how the Somme offensive shaped the course of the Great War and the lives of soldiers from across the Commonwealth. The pastoral landscape and village churches offer a poignant backdrop to stories of courage, loss, and remembrance.

Discover Paris after dark as you join a guided panoramic tour past the glittering Eiffel Tower, the triumphant Arc de Triomphe, and the grand sweep of the Champs-Élysées. Bridges shimmer across the Seine and the Louvre’s glass pyramid glows as the city slips into its luminous evening mood.

Hear how Baron Haussmann’s boulevards reshaped the capital and admire Notre-Dame’s silhouette from the river islands. This is the “City of Light” at its most cinematic, perfect for wide-angle photos and a first taste of Parisian romance.

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