• 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! 

Make it a quintessential Parisian night with dinner and a cabaret show. Feathered costumes, precision kicks, and Moulin Rouge–style can-can choreography pair with classic French dishes and sparkling lights.

Between glittering sets and live music, soak up the elegance of Paris by night from a velvet-seated theatre. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour and subject to availability.

Follow your Trip Manager into the buzz of Parte Vieja for a pintxos crawl. Balance tiny masterpieces of seafood, jamón, and peppers, then clink glasses of crisp txakoli poured from a height.

Learn bar-hopping etiquette as you move between bustling bars, choosing a favorite bite at each stop. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour and tailored to local favorites.

Explore the labyrinthine Gothic Quarter and the energy of Las Ramblas on a guided walk through Barcelona’s historic core. Slip past Roman walls of ancient Barcino and into arcaded squares lined with palms and cafés.

Gaze up at gargoyles and the soaring nave of the Cathedral of Barcelona, then trace artisans’ lanes bursting with studios and tapas bars. This compact introduction balances headline sights with local color and street-level flair.

Explore Bordeaux’s elegant riverfront, where 18th-century limestone facades frame the glittering Miroir d’eau. Stroll the quays by the Garonne and admire the curve of the Palais de la Bourse mirrored in a thin film of water.

Absorb the rhythm of this UNESCO-listed promenade as cyclists, students, and café-goers animate grand squares and colonnades. The city’s wine heritage infuses the scene, enriching a walk that balances easy beauty with refined cultural flair.

Wander the cobbles of Parte Vieja before following the crescent of Playa de la Concha, where golden sand meets a turquoise bay. Elegant facades and palm-lined paths lead you into the graceful Centro Romántico.

Hear how Basque traditions shape daily life as church towers, Belle Époque balconies, and lively plazas come into view. Sea breezes carry aromas from bustling bars, setting an irresistible coastal mood between surf, skyline, and culture.

Glide the coastal roads of the Côte d’Azur, where palms fringe promenades and the Baie des Anges laps against sunlit shores. Clifftop bends reveal marinas, pastel villages, and sapphire waters that have inspired generations of artists.

Spot Belle Époque facades and grand hotels as Mediterranean light turns facades honey-gold. With every curve, new lookouts invite effortless photography and Riviera daydreams framed by sleek yachts and umbrella-dotted beaches.

Step inside a traditional perfume house to learn the art of fragrance on the French Riviera. Follow flowers from harvest to essence in gleaming distillation rooms, then discover how a “nose” balances notes into a signature scent.

Hear stories of Riviera perfumery from royal courts to modern ateliers while citrus, jasmine, and lavender mingle in the air. This sensory visit captures the region’s refined craft culture in a single breath.

Experience Monaco after dark, from the clifftop Royal Palace to the Belle Époque glow of the Monte Carlo Casino. Terraced lanes overlook Port Hercules as superyachts glitter beneath the rock.

Hear tales of princes, racers, and film stars and walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly through polished squares and palm-lined promenades. Elegant viewpoints invite you to pause for photos and reflection in the world’s most glamorous postage stamp.

Use your included pass to traverse Cinque Terre National Park, hopping between cliff-hugging hamlets by rail. Watch the Ligurian Sea flash between tunnels as you zip between the five villages, each with its own pastel skyline.

Take in coastal trails, church squares, and terraced vineyards tumbling to harbors bobbing with fishing boats. Trattorie spill the scent of pesto and lemon as you explore at your own pace.

Visit the grassy expanse of Piazza dei Miracoli to marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Cathedral, and Romanesque Baptistery. Capture the classic perspective—and yes, perfect that playful “hold the tower up” photo.

Learn how shifting soils tilted this 12th-century campanile and how engineers stabilized its famous lean. Marble arcades, striped facades, and sculpted portals reveal Pisan power at the height of its maritime glory.

Watch Florentine artisans at work and be impressed by the skilful art of leather, from cutting to burnishing. Then admire the striped marble of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, medieval guild streets, and sculpture-studded squares.

Cross the goldsmiths’ bridge of the Ponte Vecchio and trace Medici stories through Renaissance squares. This compact immersion blends craftsmanship, architecture, and lively street life in Italy’s art capital.

Sail across the Bay of Naples to Capri, arriving at Marina Grande before climbing to villa-lined lanes and sun-splashed terraces. Browse chic boutiques along Via Camerelle or unwind in garden cafés.

Take in sweeping views of the Faraglioni sea stacks from the Gardens of Augustus and trace cliffside paths scented with pine and lemon. Whitewashed squares and sun-bleached lanes capture Capri’s timeless seaside allure.

Glimpse the legendary volcano that shaped Campania as you view Mt. Vesuvius from coastal lookouts and the highway ridge. The cone rises above vineyards and citrus groves, dramatic against the sky.

Hear about the AD 79 eruption that buried Pompeii and how fertile soils still nurture today’s produce. It’s a striking natural backdrop that invites you to pause for photos and reflection between sea and summit.

Stroll the Italian capital from the Bernini fountains of Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona to cobbled lanes humming with trattorie. Step inside or admire the porticoed perfection of the Pantheon.

Trace the edge of the Roman Forum and Colosseum to feel the city’s imperial heartbeat. Street corners burst with history, espresso aromas, and glowing domes—Rome distilled into an inspiring urban snapshot.

Explore curated bars with a local host to sample regional wines from Médoc to Saint-Émilion. Compare Left Bank and Right Bank styles as you learn how terroir, barrels, and blending craft Bordeaux’s signature character.

Between tastings in elegant wine bars, pick up tips for reading labels and pairing. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour for curious palates.

Settle into an intimate tablao for a live flamenco performance. Dancers flash footwork to staccato palmas and guitar, channeling Andalusian duende in a charged, candlelit atmosphere.

Witness storytelling in rhythm, from soulful cante to dizzying turns that lift the room. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour and often paired with local drinks.

Roll up your sleeves and cook a Catalan feast with local chefs championing seasonal produce and community projects. Prepare paella or tapas, learn knife skills, and share stories over a glass of regional wine.

This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience supports small enterprises and food education while you master recipes to recreate at home. Optional at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Saddle up for a coastal bike ride along promenades and harbor paths fringed with palms. Pedal past beaches, Belle Époque villas, and cafés as the sapphire shoreline glints beside you.

Easy terrain and sea breezes make it scenic, social, and camera-friendly—perfect to pause for photos at lookouts. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Cruise the Capri coastline to circle grotto-studded cliffs and the dramatic Faraglioni. Drop anchor in translucent coves for refreshing swim stops beneath limestone bluffs and sun-washed terraces.

Guides share island lore while you relax on deck and watch villas perch high above the sea. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour and weather dependent.

Step back in time on a guided walking tour of Pompeii’s Roman city remains. Walk basalt streets, explore houses with vivid frescoes, and view poignant plaster casts that capture a vanished moment.

See the Forum and theatres while learning how Vesuvius preserved everyday life in ash. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour with licensed local guides.

Master fresh dough in a hands-on pasta-making class, from kneading to cutting shapes before you hand-roll tagliatelle or fill ravioli. Sip wine as sauces simmer and stories flow.

Cap it all with a convivial shared dinner featuring your creations and classic dolci. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Join a guided panoramic tour to see Paris glow after dark, from the twinkling Eiffel Tower to the triumphant Arc de Triomphe and grand Champs-Élysées. Bridges shimmer across the Seine as the city’s icons reveal their most cinematic side.

Hear stories of emperors, revolutions, and bohemian artists while you admire graceful Haussmann boulevards and lively café terraces. Nighttime Paris distills romance and artistry into pure atmosphere, perfect for photographs and memory-making moments.

Visit the Valley of the Somme battlefields to understand the scale and sacrifice of World War I. Among quiet lanes and poppy-strewn fields, pause at memorials and Commonwealth cemeteries that commemorate lives changed forever.

Learn how 1916’s offensive reshaped modern Europe, and see landmarks like the imposing Thiepval Memorial. This contemplative visit invites you to pause for photos and reflection in a landscape where history still whispers through the hedgerows.

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