• 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.

Walk Munich’s historic core with a local, from the lively Marienplatz to the neo-Gothic town hall where the Rathaus-Glockenspiel animates centuries-old tales. Navigate arcades and market lanes, hearing how Wittelsbach rulers shaped the Bavarian capital.

Spot the twin domes of the Frauenkirche, browse produce stands at Viktualienmarkt, and gather tips on beer halls, gardens and museums to explore further. It’s a clear, culture-rich introduction to the city.

Celebrate Bavarian tradition on the Theresienwiese, home to the world’s largest Volksfest. Step into soaring tents alive with oompah bands, clinking glassware and the aroma of roast chicken and giant pretzels. Friendly servers keep steins flowing as locals in dirndls and lederhosen set the mood.

Between hearty plates and music, wander fairground lanes, admire vintage carousels and raise a stein with your travel companions. Two full days give you time to sample different tents and soak in the atmosphere.

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canal ring as lights shimmer on brick gables and arched bridges glide overhead. From the waterline, 17th-century warehouses and townhouses reveal their elegant proportions while the city hums softly around you.

Hear stories of Golden Age merchants and modern life along the Herengracht and Prinsengracht, capturing reflections and silhouettes that define the Dutch capital. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a guided tasting that explores Belgium’s brewing legacy, from fruity lambics and bright saisons to robust abbey and Trappist-style ales. Duck into historic bars near the Îlot Sacré to compare pours served in their traditional glassware.

Learn how spontaneous fermentation shaped Brussels’ lambic and gueuze traditions, and pick up tips for pairing beer with local bites. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit a working dairy farm beyond the city for a farm-to-table dinner featuring seasonal produce and artisan Dutch cheeses. Meet the hosts, see how curds become wheels, and compare textures and ages during a guided cheese tasting.

Set among wind-stirred polder landscapes, this cosy evening showcases rural hospitality and time-honored techniques behind Gouda- and Edam-style cheeses. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cycle quiet lanes and river paths past Munich landmarks, from the Residenz courtyards to the surfers of the Eisbach wave. Roll into the leafy Englischer Garten and pause at the Chinese Tower beer garden to clink steins beneath chestnut trees.

Guides share city lore and safe routes while you cover more ground with less effort and plenty of photo stops. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Taste modern Dutch brewing with an included dinner at a local microbrewery. Settle into a canal-quarter taproom where seasonal small-batch beers pair with hearty plates, and staff share stories behind each pour. Expect bright, hoppy notes, malty classics and the convivial hum of Amsterdam’s craft-beer renaissance.

Savour dishes designed to complement the brews while you learn how independent producers are reshaping the city’s canal-side brewery culture. It’s a relaxed, social evening that sets the tone for your Netherlands stay.

Join a guided tasting walk to three independent breweries and sample a curated flight of nine pours, from crisp pilsners and hop-forward IPAs to rich, barrel-aged specialties. Along intimate canals and cobbled streets, your local expert reveals how centuries of trade shaped Amsterdam’s brewing traditions.

Hear the stories behind each tap as you explore neighborhood hotspots, compare styles, and sharpen your palate with nine craft-beer samples. This is a flavorful introduction to the Netherlands’ inventive beer scene.

Dine where Brussels’ culinary traditions thrive: a century-old brasserie near the illuminated Grand-Place. Polished brass, tiled floors and Belle Époque mirrors set the scene for classic favorites like moules-frites, croquettes and local ales poured in proper glassware.

Soak up the warm, bustling ambiance as staff share house specialties and the city’s love affair with robust, comforting recipes. It’s an atmospheric snapshot of Belle Époque dining culture in the Belgian capital.

Explore the contrast between medieval lanes and sleek towers on an orientation walk through Frankfurt. Stroll the timber-framed squares of Romerberg, glimpse the Gothic cathedral, and cross the Eiserner Steg footbridge for skyline views across the River Main.

Hear how post-war rebuilding forged the city’s “Mainhattan” identity, blending finance, culture and gemutlich taverns. This snapshot helps you navigate eateries, museums and riverside spots with confidence.

Journey Germany’s famed Romantische Straße, a tapestry of vineyard slopes, church spires and storybook towns. Pause in Dinkelsbuhl, one of Bavaria’s best-preserved medieval gems, encircled by medieval walls and watchtowers and lined with colorful gabled houses.

Wander cobbles to half-timbered squares and the late-Gothic minster, camera at the ready to pause for photos and reflection. This route distills southern Germany’s pastoral charm and architectural grace.

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