• 15 Breakfast (B)
• 3 Dinner (D)

• 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: Yep. If you’re booking a twin room as a couple, you’ll be roomed together.

• 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.
• Paris: Take in the historic heart of Paris aboard a cruise on the River Seine.
• 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: We’ll check out the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s world-renowned masterpiece. Work began on the church in the 1880s and while it was technically never finished, it’s still a wonder to behold.
• 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 on a locally guided walking tour of Rome. 

Marvel at Gaudí’s Sagrada Família, its soaring towers and sculpted facades bristling with symbolism. Capture the textures of stone spires and organic curves before continuing into the Gothic Quarter with its medieval lanes and hidden squares.

Trace layers of history from Roman walls to Catalan Modernisme as you pass Barcelona Cathedral and lively Placa Reial. This orientation walk highlights the city’s artistry, streetlife and architectural contrasts in a compact, camera-ready loop.

Glide the Riviera’s corniche roads with sweeping views over azure bays, pastel towns and palm-lined promenades. Windows down, sea breeze in, this is the Côte d’Azur at her most cinematic.

Hear tales of artists, film stars and jet-set summers as you cruise past Belle Époque villas and chic marinas. These scenic viewing stretches reveal the coastline’s light and glamour from one elegant curve to the next.

Visit a traditional French perfume house in the hilltop village of Èze. Learn how flowers from nearby Grasse are transformed through distillation and maceration into refined fragrances.

Discover secrets of scent pyramids, from fresh top notes to lingering base accords, and trace the craft’s heritage to the 18th century. You’ll have the chance to sample signature blends; time permitting, creating a personal fragrance may be available at your own expense.

Walk the lanes of Monaco-Ville toward the Prince’s Palace for cliff-top views over yacht-filled harbors. As evening falls, make for the lavish Casino de Monte-Carlo and its Belle Époque square, alive with polished chrome and spotlit facades.

Stories of Grace Kelly, Grand Prix legends and Riviera royalty bring the Principality’s glamour into focus. This nighttime visit pairs palace panoramas with the electric buzz of Monte Carlo’s promenades.

Use your included Cinque Terre rail pass to hop between Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. Each stop reveals pastel harbors, terraced vineyards and cliff-hugging lanes perfumed by sea spray and lemon groves.

Take short walks between stations or sample focaccia and Ligurian pesto in sunlit piazzette. With trains zipping along the coast, you can focus on viewpoints, photos and coastal village ambience at your own pace.

Visit the UNESCO-listed Piazza dei Miracoli to admire the Cathedral, Baptistery and the famously tilted Leaning Tower of Pisa. Frame your classic photo amid emerald lawns and gleaming Pisan-Romanesque marble.

Learn how soft subsoil set the tower’s lean in motion during 12th-century construction and how engineers later stabilized it. The square’s harmonious ensemble offers a striking lesson in medieval artistry and civic pride.

Get your bearings around Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, catching sight of Brunelleschi’s dome and the statues of the open-air Loggia. Cross toward the Ponte Vecchio to sense the Arno’s role in Florentine life.

Step inside a leather workshop demonstration to see time-honored techniques like vegetable tanning and hand-stitching. This snapshot of Renaissance streets and artisan skill sets the scene for deeper art and shopping discoveries.

Sail across the Bay of Naples to the glamorous island of Capri, where craggy cliffs drop to turquoise coves and chic cafés ring the Piazzetta. Wander lanes scented with jasmine and citrus as you browse boutiques and lookout terraces.

Take in views of the Faraglioni sea stacks and terraced gardens while hearing tales of Roman emperors and 20th-century jet-set summers. The island’s limestone drama and Mediterranean light make every turn a photo moment.

Join a locally guided walking tour through the heart of Rome, threading from the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon to Piazza Navona’s baroque fountains. Along the way, see the Colosseum and Roman Forum from vantage points that reveal the city’s ancient core.

Absorb stories spanning emperors to popes, marble temples to Renaissance palazzi. This compact route distills millennia of history into vivid street-level scenes, ideal for photos, gelato stops and orientation.

Step into a classic Parisian cabaret for an evening of high-energy can-can, live music and glittering costumes. Sip champagne as spotlights sweep velvet drapes and the room fizzes with old-world theatre glamour.

This entertainment experience pairs a French dinner with artistry rooted in Belle Époque nightlife. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; venue selection may vary for the best availability.

Sample regional wines as you wander between cozy bars and cavistes, learning the differences between Left Bank cabernet-led blends and Right Bank merlot-rich styles. Nibble local cheeses and canelés as you go.

Guides demystify appellations like Médoc, Graves and Saint-Émilion, weaving in terroir, oak aging and château lore. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; tastings and stops vary seasonally.

Hop between classic bars to taste Basque pintxos—from crisp gildas to seared txuleta bites—paired with txakoli or local cider expertly poured from height. Counter-hopping keeps the pace lively and delicious.

Along the route, learn ordering etiquette, regional ingredients and why San Sebastián leads Spain’s culinary scene. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; selections adapt to the day’s freshest offerings.

Feel the rhythms of flamenco in an intimate tablao as guitar, palmas and song frame the dancer’s staccato footwork and swirling traje de cola. The room crackles with duende—raw emotion and artistry.

Hosts share the form’s Andalusian roots and evolving styles from soleá to bulería. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; a tapas or drink package may be available depending on venue.

Pedal a scenic seafront route along the Riviera, tracing beaches, marinas and headlands with the Mediterranean glittering beside you. Gentle grades and sea breezes make for relaxed miles and great photo stops.

Guides point out Belle Époque architecture and secret swim coves while setting a comfortable pace. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; route may vary based on conditions.

Cruise Capri’s coastline to view sea grottoes and the Faraglioni up close, dropping anchor for refreshing swim stops when conditions allow. Limestone cliffs, sapphire water and sun-bleached coves set the mood.

Crew share local lore of fishermen, film stars and hidden bays as you circle the island. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; route and swim opportunities depend on sea conditions.

Walk the Roman streets of Pompeii with a specialist guide to see frescoed villas, baths and the Forum preserved in volcanic ash. Ruts from chariot wheels and bakery ovens reveal daily life frozen in time.

Hear the story of Vesuvius’ AD 79 eruption and the painstaking excavations that followed. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; entry ticket and headsets typically included with the add-on.

Savor a Tuscan feast featuring rustic antipasti, seasonal pasta and Chianti wines poured in a convivial setting. Conversation flows as easily as olive oil over crusty bread.

Hosts introduce regional staples from ribollita to cantucci e vin santo, tying flavors to the hills that produce them. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; menu varies with seasonality.

Roll and shape fresh pasta under a chef’s guidance, then sit down to enjoy your handiwork with classic sauces like cacio e pepe or amatriciana. A glass of regional wine rounds out the table.

Between bites, learn about Italian flour, eggs-to-dough ratios and the stories behind favorite Roman dishes. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; recipes and inclusions may vary by venue.

Pause to reflect at memorials of the Somme, where the 1916 offensive etched its story into the fields of Picardy. Take a quiet moment among Commonwealth cemeteries and rolling farmland that once formed the front line.

Learn how this landscape witnessed one of the Great War’s most intense campaigns and pause for photos and reflection. The region’s museums and monuments illuminate individual stories amid a wider history of courage, sacrifice and remembrance.

Explore the riverfront as you walk the Garonne quays to Place de la Bourse and the sleek Miroir d’Eau, where 18th-century facades shimmer in a thin sheet of water. Navigate cobbled lanes lined with wine bars and neoclassical archways.

Hear how Bordeaux’s fortunes rose with the wine trade from Roman times to today, and note the city’s UNESCO-listed heritage. The interplay of grand architecture and reflective pool creates a striking stage for photos and people-watching.

Stroll the Parte Vieja past arcaded squares and pintxos bars before following the curve of Playa de La Concha. Elegant Belle Époque railings, golden sand and bobbing boats set a relaxed Basque rhythm.

Along the way, hear how Donostia evolved from royal seaside retreat to culinary capital. From Plaza de la Constitución to the seaside promenade, pause for photos and reflection on the mix of ocean air, mountain backdrops and vibrant local culture.

Contiki

Join a guided panoramic tour to admire the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées before gliding along the quays of the Seine. Capture the city’s grand boulevards, elegant bridges and riverside bookstalls as you trace the curve of Île de la Cité and the facades of the Louvre.

Afterward, cruise the River Seine past UNESCO-listed embankments for fresh angles on Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Left Bank. Hear how Baron Haussmann’s redesign shaped modern Paris and feel the “City of Light” ambience as landmarks shimmer along the water.