• 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! 

Glide along the Côte d’Azur on a scenic drive where azure coves, palms, and Belle Époque villas frame each bend. Windows down, sea air in the lungs, and camera at the ready—this is classic Riviera glamour in motion.

Absorb cliff-hugging vistas and the sparkle of sun on water as your route threads elegant seaside towns. It’s a visual primer on Riviera life—salt-tanged breezes, pastel shutters, and a coastline built for lingering.

Glide through quiet canals on a classic gondola ride, slipping beneath low sottoporteghi and over rippled reflections of stone bridges. The gentle creak of oarlock and echoing footsteps turn Venice into a living soundtrack.

See facades that only reveal themselves from the water and savor still corners away from the crowds. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; routes vary by tide and local conditions.

Explore Renaissance Florence on a guided walking tour taking in the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), medieval lanes to the Ponte Vecchio, and sculptures of Piazza della Signoria.

Hear how Medici patronage fostered art and science, and learn to spot details in facades and workshops that locals pass daily. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; route may adjust to events and crowd levels.

Step inside the Colosseum with a local guide to uncover gladiatorial lore and the engineering behind this Flavian masterpiece. Continue among columns and basilicas in the Roman Forum, where empire-shaping decisions once echoed.

Context brings stones to life—politics, pageantry, and everyday Roman routines. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; timed entries and security checks apply, and access routes may vary.

Awaken the body with a guided session of sunrise yoga on sweeping château lawns. Breathe through gentle flows as early light brushes the vines and birdsong rolls up from the hills.

This mindful start sets a restorative tone for the day, blending movement, nature, and the peaceful rhythms of the French countryside. Expect an emphasis on well-being and presence rather than performance—suitable for all experience levels.

Visit the sun-washed lanes of Arles and pause at the Arènes d’Arles (Roman Arena), a colossal 1st-century amphitheatre that once hosted chariot races and spectacles. The stone tiers still command the town’s skyline.

Wander the historic streets where Van Gogh found inspiration, from warm Provencal facades to café-lined squares. This compact stop layers Roman engineering with artistic legacy, revealing why Arles forms part of the region’s UNESCO-listed heritage.

Experience Monaco after dark, from the Prince’s Palace Square overlooking the port to the glowing facades of the Casino de Monte-Carlo. The scene blends old-world poise with super-yacht sheen and revving performance cars.

Stroll the glamorous casino district and palm-lined boulevards, taking time for photos beneath belle-époque facades. The principality’s rarefied mood—couture storefronts, polished marble, sea breezes—makes this evening a Riviera rite of passage.

Learn the art of fragrance at a historic French perfume house, where experts decode top, heart, and base notes. Discover how Mediterranean botanicals become aromatic concentrates through time-honored techniques.

Create a small blend that reflects your style, gaining a new appreciation for the craft behind iconic scents. Between copper stills and glass vials, this hands-on session distills the Riviera’s essence into something personal and evocative.

Cross the lagoon by private boat to the heart of Venice, arriving amid palazzi that rise directly from green-blue canals. Step into the drama of St Mark’s Square, with views to the Doge’s Palace and the delicate span of the Bridge of Sighs.

Absorb the rhythm of vaporetti, church bells, and echoing footsteps across stone. This waterside arrival frames Venice as it should be—by boat—revealing a city shaped entirely by tide and trade.

Visit Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli to see the iconic Leaning Tower beside the cathedral and vast circular baptistery. The marble complex gleams against emerald lawns, a striking showcase of Pisan Romanesque style.

Line up the classic perspective shot—or get playful with the angle—while learning how centuries of careful engineering stabilized the tilt. It’s a concise encounter with an instantly recognizable monument and its architectural companions.

Walk Rome’s storied center to the cascades of the Trevi Fountain, the coffered dome and oculus of the Pantheon, and the sculpted fountains of Piazza Navona. Marble facades, cobbles, and café chatter set a timeless scene.

Trace layers from emperors to baroque masters as you pause for photos and gelato. This curated circuit reveals why Rome lives both as an open-air museum and a lived-in, expressive capital.

Settle into a velvet-lit salon in Montmartre for a classic Parisian cabaret of song, dance, and sequined revue. Champagne corks pop, the band strikes up, and the stage becomes a jewel-box of color and rhythm.

This is Paris after dark—cheeky, artful, and steeped in tradition from the Belle Époque to today. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; venues and inclusions may vary.

Feel the pulse of flamenco as guitar, palmas, and footwork fill an intimate tablao. Dancers channel duende—the art’s soulful core—while you sample regional bites and a glass of Spanish wine.

The atmosphere is raw, expressive, and proudly local, capturing Catalonia’s creative spirit. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; seating, tapas selection, and drink inclusions may vary by venue.

Pedal coastal paths and gentle promenades with Mediterranean views unfolding beside you. Sea air, palm shade, and bright facades set an easy rhythm as your guide leads to photo-worthy overlooks.

It’s a fresh vantage on the Riviera’s bays and headlands, with time to pause and soak in the seaside mood. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; route and distance may vary with weather and fitness levels.

Taste the region’s signature Gamay during a convivial wine tasting at a 16th-century château set among Beaujolais hills. Sip fresh, fruit-forward pours while a host shares how granite soils and sun exposures shape the character in your glass.

Settle in for an included French dinner that pairs local dishes with the estate’s bottles. Between candlelit ambiance and conversation, the evening captures the joy of table culture in rural France—unhurried, flavorful, and rooted in place.

Savor a relaxed French-style picnic on the château’s lawns, where vine-striped hills ripple to the horizon. Unpack cheeses, charcuterie, and crusty baguette beneath the shade of old trees, with a glass of local wine completing the countryside tableau.

Soak up panoramic vineyard views and the gentle hush of the gardens as you trade city rhythms for rural simplicity. It’s an easygoing celebration of seasonal flavors and the slower pace that defines Beaujolais life.

Contiki

Explore the formal gardens of Château de Fontainebleau, a royal residence surrounded by reflective ponds and centuries-old trees. Stroll past the famed horseshoe staircase and elegant courtyards, with long perspectives unfolding across lawns shaped by André Le Nôtre’s classic French design.

Absorb the calm of carp-filled waters and manicured parterres that once framed courtly life for kings and emperors, including Napoleon. The setting blends medieval roots with Renaissance grandeur, offering a tranquil counterpoint to Paris’ bustle and a refined window onto French royal heritage.

Join a guided panoramic tour through the heart of Paris to admire the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and grand sweep of the Champs-Élysées. Roll past the glass pyramids of the Louvre and cross elegant bridges spanning the Seine as the city’s café terraces and bookstalls frame the view.

Hear stories that connect medieval churches to modern boulevards, pausing to take in icons like Notre-Dame Cathedral. This curated overview sets the scene for deeper discoveries, pairing landmark highlights with local insights into style, cuisine, and everyday Parisian life.