• 2 Dinner (D)
• 7 Breakfast (B)

• Amsterdam: With a local expert, we’ll head out in search of Amsterdam’s tastiest brews on a 3-hour tour. Think: 3 local microbreweries, 9 craft beer tastings, and plenty of hoppy discoveries. No pint left behind.
• Antwerp: You’ve got free time to explore Antwerp’s most charming corners. Snap the medieval squares, peek into stylish boutiques, and Gothic cathedral vibes. Oh, and don’t forget to grab lunch while you’re at it.
• Brussels: We’re serving up Belgian tradition at an iconic Brussels restaurant that’s been dishing out moules-frites and good times for over a century. Expect big flavours and classic vibes.
• Cologne: You’ve got time to roam Cologne. Take in the soaring cathedrals, riverside strolls and charming Old Town streets. And of course, don’t miss out on Kolsch beer and a delicious meal at one of the local restaurants. 
• Frankfurt: Get together with your new Contiki fam and acquaint yourself with Germany’s most sophisticated city.
• Dinkelsbuhl: Seatbelts on! Today we’re driving along ‘Romantische Straße’ AKA Germany’s most scenic route, winding through picturesque medieval towns, fairy-tale castles, and breathtaking landscapes.
• Munich: This guided walking tour will take you around all the highlights of this Bavarian city, including Marienplatz and Rathaus Glockenspiel.
• Munich: Steins at the ready, folks. We’ll have 2 days to sample world famous Bavarian beer, basking in the unique vibes and struggling to take our eyes off the endless entertainment.

Set sail on an evening canal cruise to drift beneath the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring’s illuminated bridges and past Golden Age gabled houses. Glass-topped boats glide by skinny warehouses and houseboats as the city’s reflections ripple in the water.

Hear stories of merchants, spice routes and ingenious locks while you pass landmarks like the Westerkerk and Magere Brug. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering a relaxed, photogenic panorama of Amsterdam from the water.

Pedal on a Munich bike tour along riverside paths and leafy boulevards to the English Garden, pausing to toast in a traditional beer garden. Gentle routes link sights like the Residenz, Konigsplatz and the Isar’s bridges with plenty of time to enjoy the ride.

Watch surfers tackle the Eisbach wave, roll past shady meadows and learn why cycling is Munich’s favorite way to get around. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, blending city highlights with relaxed Bavarian conviviality.

Join a Local Guide for a guided tasting walk that hops between 3 local microbreweries for 9 craft beer tastings. Wander canal-laced neighborhoods as you explore taprooms tucked inside old warehouses and creative hubs, comparing IPAs, sours and barrel-aged specials poured fresh at the source.

Hear how Dutch brewing evolved from merchant-era traditions to today’s experimental scene, and pick up tips on glassware, serving temperature and pairing. Stories about Amsterdam’s guilds, spice trade and water-management ingenuity add local flavor while you refine your palate with each pour.

Dine at an iconic Brussels brasserie that’s been welcoming locals for generations. Tuck into classic moules-frites, crisp croquettes and seasonal fare beneath polished brass and tiled Art Nouveau interiors, with the glow of the city’s historic heart just outside.

Soak up the atmosphere steps from the UNESCO-listed Grand-Place, where ornate guildhalls frame one of Europe’s great squares. Your meal celebrates Belgium’s proud culinary culture—robust, generous and best savored slowly—while your server can recommend a crisp witbier or malty dubbel to match.

Enjoy an orientation walk through Frankfurt’s revived Altstadt, pausing in Romerberg square to admire its photogenic half-timbered facades and the Renaissance town hall known as the Romer. Trace lanes to the Main river for skyline views that blend history with high finance.

Learn how wartime damage led to meticulous reconstruction, and why St Paul’s Church (Paulskirche) is a touchstone of German democracy after the 1848 parliament. Local pointers help you return later for apple-wine taverns, market halls and museum embankment strolls.

Travel Germany’s famed Romantische Straße, a scenic route threading vineyards, forests and storybook villages, en route to the walled town of Dinkelsbuhl. Step through preserved gates to wander gabled lanes, pastel merchants’ houses and cobbles that invite unhurried exploration.

Hear how Dinkelsbuhl largely escaped wartime destruction, preserving its 15th-century rhythm around St George’s Minster. Capture ramparts and towers during a gentle amble and pause for photos and reflection amid one of Franconia’s most atmospheric medieval ensembles.

Join a guided walking tour through Munich’s historic core, taking in Marienplatz and the Rathaus-Glockenspiel, the baroque Residenz courtyards and the Frauenkirche twin domes that anchor the skyline. Streets lined with beer halls, bakeries and boutiques reveal a city built for strolling.

Discover how Wittelsbach rulers shaped Bavaria’s capital, and browse the aromas of Viktualienmarkt’s produce stands. Your guide shares tips on local etiquette, beer-garden customs and seasonal festivals so you can make the most of your time between tastings and tent time.

Experience Oktoberfest at the Theresienwiese fairgrounds, where vast tents pulse with brass and friends raise a Maß stein to toasts and tradition. Feast on roast chicken, giant pretzels and pork knuckle as live oompah bands set the soundtrack and carnival rides whirl outside.

Learn how the festival began with an 1810 royal wedding and grew into Bavaria’s best-loved celebration. Choose tents that suit your mood—from convivial beer halls to family-friendly spaces—and savor the pageantry, dirndls and lederhosen over two vibrant days.

Taste the countryside on a farm-to-table dinner outside Amsterdam, paired with a guided cheese tasting of Gouda and Edam. Meet passionate producers, stroll among barns and meadows, and sample seasonal dishes reflecting the North Holland polder landscapes.

Learn how centuries of water management created fertile dairy country, and compare ages and textures while hosts explain curd-making and affinage. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, ideal for savoring Dutch flavors in a cosy rural setting.

Explore Belgian beer history on a guided walk that pairs tales of guilds and monasteries with tastings of Trappist and abbey ales, plus the tart sparkle of lambic and gueuze. Navigate intimate bars near the Grand-Place where tradition is poured with pride.

Decode glassware rituals, pouring techniques and regional styles—from malty dubbels to cherry-kissed krieks—while learning about spontaneous fermentation around the Senne valley. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Contiki

Taste your way through Amsterdam’s craft scene with dinner at an independent Amsterdam microbrewery. Settle in among gleaming tanks as you sample a flight of seasonal beers paired with hearty Dutch bites and canal-city charm. Expect crisp blondes, hoppy pale ales and malty bocks served with Dutch bar snacks in a relaxed canal-side atmosphere.

Learn how a seafaring nation brewed with gruit in the Middle Ages before hops took over, and how small-batch pioneers revived Dutch beer in the 21st century. Friendly staff share brewing notes while you compare aromas and styles, setting a convivial tone for the days ahead in beer-loving Belgium and Bavaria.