• 4 Dinner (D)
• 14 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Picnic Lunch (PL)

• 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: 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Fontainebleau: There’s your everyday châteaux and then there’s Château de Fontainebleau. The medieval palace was once home to Napoleon. And it’s another level of luxe. 
• Beaujolais: Be a VIP at the epic Contiki Château and fill up on a banquet of classic French dishes and wines. Ooh la la! 
• Beaujolais Wine Region: Set within the rolling hills of the Beaujolais wine region, the legendary Contiki Château special stay has been wowing travellers for decades. From the luxe bar to the elegant new bedrooms, our Château is the perfect backdrop to long summer days lounging by the pool, capped off with French feasts, local wine and dancing the night away in ‘La Cave.’
• Beaujolais: Enjoy a French-style picnic while admiring the gorgeous Beaujolais countryside.
• Beaujolais: Clear out the cobwebs and get in touch with you zen side with a guided yoga session on the sweeping lawns of the château.
• Arles: Visit the historic city of Arles, famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh.
• 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).
• French Riviera: Glide through the winding coastal roads of the French Riviera with your Contiki crew.
• Nice: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a French perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
• Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
• Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap. 
• Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list! 

Walk Rome’s historic heart to the Trevi Fountain, the sky-open oculus of the Pantheon, and the elegant baroque curves of Piazza Navona. Fountains splash, cobbles shine and street artists animate the plazas.

Absorb tales of emperors, popes and artists as you trace layers of baroque Rome and ancient masonry. This orientation reveals where to return for espresso nooks, artisan gelato and twilight passeggiata beneath softly lit facades.

Step inside the Colosseum with a local guide to picture crowds roaring over gladiatorial contests and staged hunts. Architectural details—arches, hypogeum passages, travertine tiers—frame the story of Rome’s most famous arena.

Continue through the Roman Forum to temples, basilicas and triumphal routes that anchored civic life in the ancient city. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; entry tickets and guiding are arranged by your team.

Explore the royal splendour of Château de Fontainebleau, wandering grand courtyards and water mirrors before stepping into salons once used by emperors and kings. Stroll the formal parterres and lakeside paths to appreciate the palace’s serene setting amid a vast forest.

Discover the Grand Apartments, the iconic horseshoe staircase and galleries enhanced by Italian Renaissance artists. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Fontainebleau showcases eight centuries of French history, from the Valois and Bourbons to Napoleon, who made crucial decisions within these opulent rooms.

Taste the terroir as you sample regional Beaujolais wines inside the 16th-century Château de Cruix. Guided by your team, compare light, expressive Gamay styles as you unwind in salons lined with local art and views of vine-covered hills.

Follow the tasting with a French country feast where conviviality takes centre stage. Learn how granite soils shape Beaujolais’ character, then round off the evening with music beneath stone vaults—many guests drift to the château’s famed ‘La Cave’ to keep the mood going.

Savour a French-style picnic on the château lawns with sweeping views of the rolling Beaujolais hills. Unpack rustic bites—think local cheeses, charcuterie and crusty bread—and toast the countryside with a glass of regional red.

Soak up the quiet rhythm of vine country as swallows arc overhead and cypress trees stir in the breeze. This relaxed moment celebrates the timeless ritual of the pique-nique, where flavours and scenery pair as naturally as wine and conversation.

Visit the Arènes d’Arles, a remarkably preserved amphitheatre that anchors this Provencal town’s honey-stone skyline. Wander lanes lined with shuttered facades, Roman fragments and café terraces where the Mediterranean light feels almost painterly.

Arles’ UNESCO-listed Roman monuments reveal the city’s imperial past, while stories of Van Gogh evoke the late 19th-century art scene he immortalised here. Pause to admire forum squares and sun-washed cloisters that speak to centuries of faith, trade and festival life.

Glide along the Riviera’s curving corniche roads with sapphire Mediterranean views to one side and fragrant pines to the other. Your crew highlights choice viewpoints to pause for photos and reflection, capturing villas, palms and sea-bright harbours.

From Belle Époque resorts to cliff-perched villages, the Côte d’Azur’s glamour unfolds in sunlit layers. Take in beaches, bobbing yachts and soak in the coastal atmosphere that drew artists, writers and film stars to this storied shore.

Stroll Monaco’s historic lanes as lights glint off superyachts in Port Hercules. See the Royal Palace (Palais Princier) on the Rock and continue to the elegant squares and colonnades surrounding the Casino de Monte-Carlo.

Hear of the Grimaldi dynasty and Belle Époque high society while admiring Belle Époque facades and manicured gardens. This atmospheric walk reveals a compact principality where royal ritual, motorsport glamour and Mediterranean chic intersect after dusk.

Step inside a traditional French perfume house to learn the art of fragrance from expert trainers. Discover how jasmine, rose and citrus are distilled and balanced into top, heart and base notes.

Try introductory nose training and experiment with accords as you create a personal blend to understand the craft behind a signature scent. This hands-on stop illuminates Riviera heritage, where perfumery thrived thanks to sun-drenched flowers and artisanal savoir-faire.

Speed across the Venetian lagoon by private launch to arrive beside the marble arcades of St Mark’s Square. Your orientation highlights the domes of the basilica, the Doge’s Palace exterior and lanes leading toward the Rialto Bridge.

Feel centuries of maritime power in the stones and campi as you learn how Venice rose from island salt flats to a republic trading with the East. Canals, church towers and mask-filled workshops set a stage both theatrical and intimate.

Pause in the gleaming lawns of the Square of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli) to admire the Leaning Tower of Pisa, cathedral and baptistery. Angle your camera to pose for the classic shot beneath the famous tilt.

Hear how soft subsoil caused the lean and how centuries of engineering saved the structure. Romanesque arcades, white marble and green grass create a striking harmony that has captivated travellers since the age of the Grand Tour.

Experience a Parisian cabaret in the hilltop quarter of Montmartre, where glittering costumes, live musicians and high-energy choreography play out beneath vintage chandeliers. Enjoy the atmosphere with a glass of champagne as the revue unfolds.

Rooted in Belle Époque nightlife, today’s shows blend classic cancan with contemporary flair. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; your team will advise timings, inclusions and the best seats for the spectacle.

Awaken the senses with guided sunrise yoga on the château’s sweeping lawns. Breathe deeply as the misty Beaujolais hills emerge, birdsong rises and the day’s first light warms the stone facades.

Sessions suit all abilities and focus on stretch, posture and calm—an energising counterpoint to the tour’s city buzz. This is an optional wellness experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; mats and guidance are provided.

Feel the drama of a live Flamenco show at an intimate tablao, where singers, guitarists and dancers deliver stamping footwork and guitar that surges from whisper to whirlwind.

With roots in Andalusian Roma culture, flamenco is a living art of rhythm and emotion. This is an optional evening at additional cost, bookable on tour; your team can arrange seating and, where offered, a tapas or drink package.

Pedal the seafront promenades and headlands on a coastal bike ride taking in the curve of the Baie des Anges and views across the Côte d’Azur. Gentle routes and photo pauses keep the focus on scenery.

Hear snippets about Riviera life, from market mornings to painterly light that lured Matisse and Chagall. This is an optional activity at additional cost, bookable on tour; bikes, helmets and guiding are included.

Step inside to enter the Casino de Monte-Carlo, exploring opulent gaming rooms adorned with frescoes, chandeliers and polished wood. Try your hand at blackjack and roulette or simply absorb the high-gloss ambience.

From Bond lore to Grand Prix legends, Monaco’s glamour is palpable here. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; bring ID and observe dress codes that maintain the venue’s refined style.

Glide by gondola along quiet canals beneath serenely arched bridges, watching palazzi reflect in rippling water as your gondolier steers with time-honoured grace. Backstreets reveal washing lines, church campanili and hidden boat doors.

Hear how Venetian artisans craft these asymmetrical boats and why songs once echoed through the city’s watery corridors. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; routes vary with tide and canal traffic.

Join a guided walking tour from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and its red-tiled dome to the sculpture-lined Piazza della Signoria and over the jewelry-bright Ponte Vecchio.

Trace Renaissance breakthroughs and Medici intrigue while learning how artists like Brunelleschi and Michelangelo reshaped Western art. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; ideal for first-time visitors who want context with their sightseeing.

Join a guided panoramic tour of the City of Light to admire the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées, and the riverfront grandeur of the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Louvre. Wide boulevards, elegant bridges and café terraces set the tone as you orient yourself amid Paris’ signature sights.

Hear how Baron Haussmann reshaped Paris in the 19th century and trace the city’s layers of art, fashion and revolution. Photo stops and storytelling bring each quartier to life, from monumental squares to the glitter of the Seine.

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