• 7 Dinner (D)
• 23 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)
• 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.

• 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.
• 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: Be a VIP at the epic Contiki Château and fill up on a banquet of classic French dishes and wines. Ooh la la! 
• 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).
• Paris: Looking for the perfect souvenir? After a guided tour, you’ll have the chance to craft a sumptuous scent of your own – with a local guide on hand to help.
• Verona: This is the address behind the legendary love story. Visit Juliet’s House and see the spot that turned Verona into a global icon.
• 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. 
• Baschi: We’ll head to the rocky (but so picturesque) village of Baschi to visit Casale Polegri. Stroll around the vineyards and olive orchards on a short tour of the azienda agricola. We’ll learn about the farming techniques used by the Polegri Family to harvest their fresh plants and fruit. We’ll end the afternoon with a crunchy bruschetta topped with homemade extra virgin olive oil, focaccia bread with homegrown rosemary and vegetables. And of course, some risotto or pasta. All of this with a glass of their homemade wine and dessert. Happy tummy, happy life!
• 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!

Feast at an organic Umbrian farm surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Taste bruschetta with homemade extra-virgin olive oil, seasonal vegetables, fresh pasta and a glass of the estate’s wine for a wholesome countryside lunch.

Meet the family who share their growing and pressing techniques, connecting each dish to the land. Rustic flavours, stone terraces and vineyard air deliver a grounded snapshot of rural Italy.

Cruise to Burano, where rainbow-painted houses reflect in quiet canals. Stroll lanes lined with lace ateliers and fishermen’s cottages, framing vivid photos at every bridge.

Hear about the island’s lacemaking tradition and why facades glow in such bold tones. This island outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Wander cobbled lanes to the Roman Amphitheatre (Arènes d’Arles) and the honey-stone facades of the UNESCO-listed historic centre. Pause to photograph sunlit squares and the ochre palette that inspired Van Gogh’s canvases.

Guides point out layers of Provencal heritage, from Roman arches to medieval cloisters. This snapshot of Arles blends classical architecture with artistic lore for a vivid sense of place.

Glide along the Riviera to a twilight stroll at the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, then descend to the glitzy lights of Casino de Monte-Carlo. Take in yacht-filled Port Hercule as the glittering Côte d’Azur comes alive after dusk.

Your Trip Manager highlights royal history, Formula 1 lore and Belle Époque architecture. Feel the city-state’s rarefied glamour in its plazas, gardens and marble-clad salons.

Visit a traditional French perfumery in the hill village of Èze to discover how essences are distilled and blended. With expert guidance, create a signature scent to take home — a sensorial souvenir of the Riviera.

Learn about Grasse’s perfume heritage, from citrus top notes to floral heart notes and woody bases. The stone-built atelier and sea views give this craft encounter a uniquely Mediterranean backdrop.

Stroll Verona’s lanes to Juliet’s House (Casa di Giulietta) and its ivy-draped courtyard, then continue to the grand Roman Arena and the market life of Piazza delle Erbe. Hear how Shakespeare’s star-crossed tale entwined with local lore.

Architectural notes span Roman stonework to medieval towers and Renaissance palazzi. The city’s romance is tangible in its balconies, frescoes and gentle river bends.

Speed across the Venetian Lagoon on a private launch, skimming past brick campanili and quiet boatyards. Arrive near St Mark’s Square where gilded facades and the Rialto Bridge signal Venice’s maritime heyday.

As domes and palazzi slide by, your escort shares stories of merchants, mosaics and the tides that shaped La Serenissima. The water approach sets the tone for exploring this city of canals.

Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the white-marble ensemble of the Piazza dei Miracoli, including the Romanesque Duomo and Baptistery. Frame that classic perspective where the belltower tilts against Tuscany’s sky.

Your Trip Manager explains the soft subsoil that created the famous lean and the medieval wealth that funded this grand complex of faith and civic pride.

Join an orientation walk through Rome’s historic core, pausing at the Trevi Fountain, the domed Pantheon, and the baroque stages of Piazza Navona. Learn practical tips for navigating the Eternal City’s lanes and trattorie.

Stories span emperors and popes to Bernini’s fountains and Renaissance palaces. Marble, cobbles and café aromas set an urbane Roman mood for your explorations.

Pause to view the Corinth Canal, a narrow man-made chasm where cobalt water slices between sheer limestone walls. Watch small vessels thread the passage linking the Aegean and Ionian Seas.

First conceived in antiquity and completed in the 19th century, the canal is an audacious feat of engineering that reveals Greece’s dramatic geology at a glance.

Walk the Sacred Rock on a guided tour of the Acropolis, standing beside the Parthenon and taking in views across Athens’ sea of rooftops. Continue to the Panathenaic Stadium, the all-marble arena of the first modern Olympics.

Hear how Pericles’ building programme, Doric proportions and mythic sculpture shaped Western ideals. Marble steps, olive trees and Athenian light set a timeless stage for classical history.

Sail the Aegean Sea with reserved seating as ferries thread past low-slung Cycladic isles and cobalt coves. Feel the sea breeze and watch white villages pop into view as Mykonos draws closer.

Onboard amenities and steady horizons make this a comfortable hop that doubles as a scenic introduction to island life, where sun, salt and minimalism define the mood.

Board the ferry for Paros, skimming over sapphire waters past wind-brushed headlands and fishing caiques. Enjoy reserved seating and open-deck views as the Cyclades unfold in sun-bleached tones.

This island-to-island crossing offers a calm interlude — time to photograph wave patterns and limestone bluffs as you approach Paros’ gentle bays and villages.

Cruise toward Santorini as caldera cliffs rise dramatically from the sea. Settle into reserved seating or head on deck to watch the islands resolve into sugar-cube villages and blue-domed chapels.

The approach reveals the archipelago’s volcanic story — ash-layered strata, jagged rims and harbours formed by ancient eruptions — a striking prelude to your time on the rim of the Aegean.

Explore Fira, Santorini’s clifftop capital, where narrow lanes lead to caldera views and blue-trimmed churches. Browse artisan shops, sip a Greek coffee and photograph the whitewashed terraces stepping down to the sea.

Learn how a Bronze Age eruption shaped the island’s crescent and culture. The play of light on pumice cliffs, bells and balconies makes Fira a Cycladic classic.

Dress up for a night of Parisian cabaret, where feathered costumes, high-energy choreography and live music revive the Belle Époque spirit. Raise a glass as the show lights dazzle and the room hums with Paris’ nocturnal charm.

Expect polished staging and witty numbers in a storied setting. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; availability may vary by season.

Center your breath during a sunrise yoga session on the château’s lawns, surrounded by vines and birdsong. As mist lifts from the rolling Beaujolais hills, find calm before a day of discovery.

Guided stretches suit mixed experience levels, with nature providing the soundtrack. This wellness add-on is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Feel the pulse of Andalucía in Catalonia with an intimate Flamenco performance. Dancers’ staccato footwork, guitar riffs and rhythmic palmas create an electrifying dialogue of passion and precision.

Learn about the art’s Roma and Andalusian roots between sets. This cultural evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Pedal scenic lanes on a guided coastal bike ride with sweeping views of the Côte d’Azur. Pause at headlands for photos of rock-framed coves and glittering seas.

Routes are chosen for views over speed, with time to breathe in pine and sea air. This active outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Sit down to a Riviera-style dinner in Monaco before stepping into the opulent Casino de Monte-Carlo. Try your luck at the tables or simply revel in Belle Époque grandeur.

Smart attire adds to the glamour. Entry policies and gaming are at your discretion. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Snack your way through bacari bars on a guided food tour, pairing lagoon-fresh cicchetti with a crisp white or a classic Venetian spritz. Learn ordering rituals and local favourites beyond the tourist menus.

Between bites, your guide reveals culinary lore shaped by trade routes and tides. This tasting walk is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Glide by gondola along backwater canals and under stone arches, savoring reflections of palazzi far from the crowds. Emerge onto the Grand Canal where facades glow in the afternoon light.

Your gondolier shares tidbits about squeri (boatyards) and bridges as oar and water set the pace. This classic experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore a 14th-century Carthusian charterhouse in the Florentine hills, then settle in a countryside trattoria for a Tuscan dinner paired with Chianti wines. Quiet cloisters meet candlelit conviviality.

Monastic stories and valley views set a reflective tone before robust country flavours take over. This evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step into antiquity on a guided tour of Pompeii, where ash-preserved streets reveal frescoed villas, bakeries and the Forum and bathhouses. Learn how the AD 79 eruption of Vesuvius froze daily life in time.

Archaeological insights bring mosaics, plaster casts and inscriptions into sharp focus. This visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Follow a local guide through lantern-lit lanes to Little Venice and the windmills of Kato Mili, discovering hidden chapels, waterfront bars and the island’s playful spirit after dark.

Hear island lore and photo tips as the Aegean breeze cools the alleys. This evening exploration is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit a family-run winery to taste Cycladic varietals and learn about sun, soil and sea breezes in the vines. Continue to the fishing village of Naoussa to wander whitewashed lanes and cafés by the harbour.

Winemakers share techniques as you compare notes over pours. This outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cast off on a full-day sailing cruise around Paros and nearby islets, dropping anchor at hidden coves to swim and snorkel in turquoise bays. Sun on deck as the crew serves light bites and chilled beats.

Expect mellow passages, clear water and free time afloat. This cruise is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Set sail for golden hour on a sunset caldera cruise, circling volcanic islets and soaking in cliff-top silhouettes as the Aegean turns molten. Swim stops and viewpoints showcase the island’s volcanic drama.

As the sun dips, the water mirrors a copper glow beneath white villages. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Travel to Oia village for sugar-cube lanes and famous sunset viewpoints, then unwind on a black-sand beach such as Perissa or Kamari, where volcanic grains warm underfoot and the sea shimmers cobalt.

Guides share tips for photo spots and local snacks en route. This outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Celebrate like a local at a spirited Greek wedding show, with musicians on bouzouki, circle dances and joyful cries as plates fly in the ultimate symbol of release. Sip wine and join the line as energy builds.

Hosts explain traditions and costumes between sets, creating a warm, participatory atmosphere. This festive night is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Savour an included welcome dinner in the City of Light before gathering to admire the Eiffel Tower as its latticework shimmers against the night sky. Celebrate new friendships over classic bistro flavours, then watch her sparkle in a dazzling light show that captures Paris at its most romantic.

Learn how this iron icon, unveiled for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, became a symbol of modernity. The illuminated skyline and glittering Parisian ambiance make this a mood-setting introduction to the French capital.

Join a guided panoramic tour taking in the grand boulevards and masterpieces of French urban design. See the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées, pass the Louvre, and glimpse the reborn silhouette of Notre-Dame Cathedral along the Seine.

Hear stories of kings, revolutions, and the Belle Époque as you cross elegant squares and river quays. This curated overview helps you map the city’s quartiers, pairing headline icons with the neighbourhood spirit that defines Paris.

Taste your way through Beaujolais at the 16th-century Château de Cruix, sampling regional Gamay alongside rustic French dishes. Share a convivial French feast in elegant surrounds, then follow the music to the château’s characterful cellar to dance in La Cave.

Guides introduce the terroir and traditions that shape these fruit-forward wines. Between sips, step into the gardens for vineyard views and the warm countryside air — a quintessential Beaujolais evening.

Bask on the lawns for a French-style picnic among the château’s roses and cypresses, pairing crusty bread with local cheeses and charcuterie. Raise a glass of regional wine as you take in panoramic vineyard views rolling to the horizon.

Your hosts share the story of Beaujolais’ villages and hills, while the scenery and simple seasonal bites create a countryside tableau that feels lifted from a painter’s sketchbook.

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