• 6 Dinner (D)
• 23 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: 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.
• 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! 
• Amalfi Coast: Definitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance. 
• Corinth Canal: The world’s deepest canal is an epic sight. It was carved through the rock, as a link between the Aegean and Ionian Seas.
• Athens: Even if you’re not a sports nut, this is probably the most iconic Olympic stadium in the world and you won’t want to miss it.
• Athens: Walk in the footsteps of Gods and Goddesses, as you take a guided tour around the Ancient Greek monuments and explore the Parthenon temple. 
• Mykonos: Paradise Beach in Mykonos is one of the most iconic beaches, not only in Greece, but in the world! And this resort is right on the beach. Think gorgeous sunset views and direct access to the beach. 
• Athens: All aboard! Time to sail from Athens to Mykonos, checking out that glittering sea view as we go. Includes reserved seating.
• Mykonos: We’ll set sail from marvellous Mykonos to perfect Paros, with reserved seating included.
• Paros: We’ll board the ferry in Paros and set sail for the sultry island of Santorini. With reserved seating included.
• Santorini: Enjoy a day trip to Fira and bask in the golden sun as you walk through Santorini’s iconic white houses and blue domes. This is the perfect photo op so make sure your phones and cameras are at the ready!

Visit the grassy expanse of Piazza dei Miracoli to marvel at the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. Snap the playful “holding it up” shot and admire the creamy marble of the cathedral and circular baptistery.

Learn how soft subsoil set the campanile tilting since the 12th century, creating one of Italy’s most recognizable silhouettes. Romanesque arcades, cool shadows and ringing bells add atmosphere to this Tuscan classic.

Walk Rome’s cobbled lanes to the baroque splash of the Trevi Fountain, the columned might of the Pantheon, and the elegant curve of Piazza Navona. Street artists, gelaterie and ancient stones set the Eternal City mood.

Hear tales of emperors and architects, from Hadrian’s oculus-lit temple to Bernini’s playful fountains. The scent of espresso and pealing church bells accompany golden-hour facades and lively Roman piazzas.

Pause en route to pause for photos and reflection above the narrow Corinth Canal, where turquoise water slices between sheer limestone walls. Watch small ships navigate the tight passage linking the Aegean and Ionian Seas.

Completed in the late 19th century, this engineering feat fulfilled an ancient dream to cut through the isthmus. Sun-baked rock, sea breeze and steel bridges frame a dramatic Greek seascape.

Pedal seaside paths past palm promenades, chic marinas and cliff-backed coves. Gentle gradients and frequent viewpoints invite stops for photos and sea-spray breezes.

With the Riviera’s light dancing on the water, capture bays, bougainvillea and Belle Époque facades from a new perspective. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a Local Guide through Renaissance streets to the Duomo’s marble facade, medieval towers and artisan quarters. Hear the stories behind guilds, masterpieces and Medici intrigue.

Pause at sculpture-lined squares and leather workshops as Florence’s artistry comes alive. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

See Mykonos Town glow after sundown as lantern-lit lanes reveal chic bars, Little Venice balconies and the windmills silhouetted against the Aegean.

Your guide shares local lore and late-night tips while the island’s soundtrack shifts from clinking glasses to DJ beats. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore the ornamental ponds, avenues and the vast Château de Fontainebleau estate, pausing by the manicured Grand Parterre and carp-filled canals that once entertained French royalty. Wide lawns and reflective water mirrors reveal the palace’s stately symmetry.

Trace stories of monarchs from Francois I to Napoleon I as you admire the famed horseshoe staircase and Renaissance facades. The surrounding forest, a favorite of painters and hunters alike, lends a romantic backdrop to this royal retreat.

Taste your way through the Beaujolais as you sample regional wines and savor a convivial French feast in a 16th-century château. Later, linger over a garden picnic with views of vine-striped hills and golden stone villages.

Learn how Gamay grapes shape light, fruit-forward styles while soaking up château ambience—art-filled salons, leafy courtyards and the hum of cicadas. As evening deepens, celebrate with music and a whirl of steps as you dance in ‘La Cave’.

Stroll sun-warmed lanes in Arles to view the imposing Roman Arena and honey-hued stone facades that inspired Van Gogh. Provencal squares, plane trees and café terraces set the scene for photos and people-watching.

Absorb UNESCO-listed Roman heritage where amphitheatres, baths and forums evoke 2,000 years of history. The soft southern light and river breeze from the Rhône complete this classic slice of Provence.

Soak up Mediterranean glamour as you glide through the winding coastal roads of the Côte d’Azur. Terraced towns tumble to sapphire bays, palms sway along promenades, and the sea flashes cobalt to silver under the sun.

Pass Belle Époque villas and chic marinas, with viewpoints that invite a quick stop for photos. The heady mix of sea breeze, pine-scented hills and pastel facades distills the Riviera’s fabled dolce vita.

Experience high-gloss Monaco at twilight, from the ramparts of Monaco-Ville to the courtyard of the Royal Palace. Continue to Monte Carlo’s gleaming squares, where the Monte Carlo Casino glitters beside a harbor of superyachts.

Small in size yet rich in spectacle, the principality blends princely tradition with Grand Prix bravado. Wander elegant arcades and immaculate gardens; entry to the casino is available at personal expense should you wish to step inside.

Uncover Riviera savoir-faire at a historic perfume house, where you’ll learn the art of fragrance from flower to flacon and even create a signature scent to take away. In bright salons, essences unfold from citrus top notes to velvety base accords.

Discover how May rose and jasmine once blanketed nearby hills, shaping a centuries-old craft. Guided by expert noses, you’ll explore accords and alchemy in this uniquely French atelier.

Skim across open water as you speed across the lagoon toward Venice’s heart, landing by the marble arcades of St Mark’s Square. Byzantine domes and the pink-hued Doge’s Palace rise beside gondola-clinked quays.

Sense the city’s seaborne past—merchants, mosaics and masked processions—while the campanile watches over café orchestras and fluttering pigeons. Canals lapping at stone steps lend a timeless rhythm to your arrival.

Delve into classical heritage as you join a guided city tour culminating at the Acropolis and Parthenon. Marble columns, metopes and sweeping city views reveal Athens’ role in shaping democracy and drama.

Continue to the horseshoe arena of the Panathenaic Stadium, site of the 1896 revival of the modern Olympic Games. Neoclassical avenues, Byzantine domes and lively squares round out a capital of contrasts.

Settle into reserved seats and sail the Aegean, watching an island-dotted horizon drift by as ferries link Athens, Mykonos, Paros and Santorini. Whitewalled villages crest sunlit ridges; gulls wheel above indigo water.

Feel the Cycladic breeze on deck and trace sea routes that once carried merchants and myths. Harbor entries reveal bobbing caiques, church domes and waterfront cafés ready for your arrival.

Taste island hospitality at a home-cooked Santorini dinner celebrating olive oil, oregano, feta and sun-ripened tomatoes. Afterward, enjoy an evening transfer to Fira to wander cobbled lanes lined with whitewashed houses.

Peer into the volcanic caldera as blue hour settles and the lights begin to twinkle—classic sunset over the caldera moments. Boutiques, cafés and cliffside viewpoints set a romantic Mediterranean scene.

Walk Mykonos Town’s maze of whitewashed lanes to the waterfront and the 16th-century windmills crowning the hill. Spot blue-trimmed balconies, chic boutiques and fishing boats bobbing beside Little Venice.

Hear how islanders built labyrinthine streets to foil pirates and trace Cycladic architecture’s clean lines and limewashed gleam. Sea breeze, bougainvillea and sugar-cube houses create an iconic island vignette.

Explore Fira’s cliff-edge promenades, pausing at terrace viewpoints for caldera panoramas and blue-domed chapels. Narrow alleys reveal artisan shops and café terraces cantilevered above the sea.

Learn how volcanic rock shaped Santorini’s dramatic silhouette and traditional cave-house architecture. The glow of late afternoon light and bell towers against cobalt skies make for effortless, envy-inducing photography.

Gather with your crew for a relaxed Spanish dinner on your first evening in Barcelona, sampling classics like patatas bravas, tortilla and fragrant paella, paired with a glass of local vino or sangria.

Set the tone for Catalan nights as you trade tips on Gaudí icons and beach time. Warm lighting, tiled interiors and lively conversation deliver a welcoming taste of Barcelona’s culinary culture.

Unwind amid château gardens and the pool terrace, framed by vineyards and golden-stone villages. Lounge chairs, birdsong and countryside views offer a restorative pause between big-city adventures.

With the Beaujolais hills as your backdrop, breathe in herb-scented breezes and savor the gentle rhythm of rural France. It’s a slice of château life—unhurried, scenic and thoroughly French.

Make the most of the coast with easy access to pebbly coves and palm-lined promenades. Stroll past umbrella-dotted beaches, yacht-filled bays and Belle Époque facades awash in Mediterranean light.

Pause for sea-salt air and gelato as swimmers sparkle in the shallows. The Riviera’s Riviera—glamorous yet laid-back—unfolds along its storied seafronts.

Step from your stay to the sands of Paradise Beach, one of Mykonos’ most famous stretches. Swim in crystalline shallows, recline on sunbeds and watch sailboats trace white wakes offshore.

Beach bars, Aegean breezes and golden sand set a quintessential island mood. From lazy mornings to lively afternoons, the shore is your stage.

Seek out Santorini’s dark-hued shoreline at Perissa, where volcanic sands meet clear, refreshing surf. Laze under straw parasols or wade the gentle shelf into brilliant Aegean blue.

The contrast of ebony grains, white chapels and rugged mountainsides delivers striking island drama. Cafés and beach clubs keep the vibe easygoing from midday sun to evening glow.

Get your bearings in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, with stone alleys, hidden squares and cathedral spires leading to tapas-lined streets. Then take in breezy city panoramas from Montjuïc’s gardens and fort ramparts.

Learn how Roman walls, medieval guilds and 20th-century Olympic venues shaped the Catalan capital. It’s a primer in Barcelona’s textures—historic, artistic and sea-facing.

Wander Venetian lanes to canalside bacari where cicchetti small plates line marble counters. Peer into artisan workshops and over tiny bridges as church bells carry across the sotoporteghi.

Trace trading-route flavors and lagoon ingredients that shaped the city’s bite-sized cuisine. The sparkle of the water and the clink of glasses set a classic Venetian scene.

Admire Florence’s skyline along the Arno, with Ponte Vecchio’s jewel-box shops and Brunelleschi’s terracotta dome rising above. Piazzas hum with street musicians and trattoria chatter.

Hear how Medici patronage fostered Renaissance masters while marble facades glow at golden hour. It’s an open-air gallery—elegant, walkable and endlessly photogenic.

Experience bohemian Paris after dark with a classic Montmartre revue—plumes, sequins and live orchestra in a storied theatre. Sip a glass while cancan kicks and sparkling tableaux light the stage.

From Toulouse-Lautrec posters to Belle Époque glamour, this neighborhood defined Parisian nightlife. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Feel the tension and release of flamenco as guitar, palmas and heelwork ignite the tablao. Share classic tapas—jamón, croquetas, pimientos—between sets in an intimate venue.

Rooted in Andalusian Roma traditions, flamenco blends song, dance and duende—the emotional soul of Spain. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Drift beneath stone bridges and along narrow rii as a gondolier poles your black-lacquered craft through still canals. Palazzi balconies, church bells and rippling reflections set a dreamlike rhythm.

From merchant fortunes to serenades, gondolas embody Venetian romance and craftsmanship. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Walk Roman streets frozen by Mount Vesuvius’ AD 79 eruption, from frescoed villas to bathhouses and bakeries. A specialist guide decodes daily life through mosaics, plaster casts and volcanic ash layers.

This poignant window into antiquity pairs powerful storytelling with meticulous archaeology. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit a family-run winery to taste island varieties shaped by sun and sea, then wander a traditional village of white lanes and blue shutters before ending in Naoussa’s harbor.

Fishing caiques, ouzeri terraces and stone alleys capture Cycladic charm at golden hour. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Set sail around Paros and nearby islets, dropping anchor in translucent coves for swims and snorkels. Sun on deck, dive into aquamarine and refuel with a light onboard lunch.

Sea caves, chalky cliffs and turquoise lagoons showcase the Cyclades at their most cinematic. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore Oia’s cliffside lanes, blue domes and art galleries before unwinding on a volcanic black sand beach where the Aegean laps dark pebbles.

From postcard viewpoints to refreshing swims, this pairing balances iconic scenery with relaxed coastal time. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a joyous evening of music, dancing and plate-smashing as actors stage a traditional island wedding. Sip local wine and learn a few steps as the band strikes up.

Theatrical fun meets living folklore, celebrating hospitality, humor and rhythm the Greek way. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Salute the sun with a gentle flow on dew-fresh grass as vineyards glow gold in the first light. Breathe in lavender and cut-hay notes on the breeze.

It’s a restorative way to begin a château day, balancing body and travel spirit in the French countryside. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Contiki

Discover the City of Light as you join a guided panoramic tour taking in the Eiffel Tower, the triumphal sweep of the Arc de Triomphe, and the grand boulevard of the Champs-Élysées. Glide past the Seine’s quays and the Île de la Cité, where gargoyles and Gothic arches frame Notre-Dame’s storied silhouette.

Absorb Paris’ layered history from royal courts to café society, with a photo stop near the Louvre and its gleaming glass pyramid. Elegant Haussmann facades, corner bistros and bookstalls complete a quintessential Paris tableau.