Cruise off the Cinque Terre coast at sunset for a sea-level perspective on Liguria’s colourful villages and rugged shoreline. Watch the evening light settle over the water as the settlements come into view against the steep coastal landscape.

Seen from offshore, the villages’ close relationship with the sea is especially clear. This optional cruise is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering a different way to experience the scenery explored by rail and on foot.

• 2 Dinner (D)
• 8 Breakfast (B)

• Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list! 
• Rome: Get together with the Contiki crew and enjoy a traditional three-course meal with local specialties. Pasta la vista baby!
• Cinque Terre National Park: We’ll take care of your rail pass, so you can just zip around the iconic clifftop villages and focus on the Insta stories. Wanna hike around too? You’re welcome to explore on foot along the way.
• 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).

Contiki

Explore the Italian capital on an included sightseeing tour, taking in the streets and historic sights that make Rome an open-air record of its past. See how ancient ruins, grand public spaces and everyday city life sit side by side.

Rome’s layers of history stretch from the Roman Empire through the Renaissance to the present. This shared introduction offers a closer look at the city’s character without requiring entry to any particular monument.

Meet your Contiki travel companions over an included three-course dinner in Rome. Share a table, get acquainted and enjoy local specialities in a city where a meal is as much a social occasion as it is a chance to eat well.

Roman cooking draws on familiar ingredients and long-established traditions, with dishes shaped by the region’s produce. This hosted dinner brings the group together around the flavours and conviviality of the Italian capital.

Explore Cinque Terre National Park with an included rail pass that makes it easy to travel between its five coastal villages. Wander lanes lined with pastel-coloured houses, seek out harbour views and, if you wish, explore on foot along the way.

These Ligurian settlements cling to steep terrain above the sea, amid a landscape of terraced hillsides. The flexible pass lets you choose your own mix of village discoveries and coastal scenery; any hiking is at your discretion.

Walk through Monaco to see the Prince’s Palace, associated with Princess Grace, and the celebrated Monte Carlo Casino. Take in the principality’s harbour setting and the contrast between its historic royal quarter and polished streets.

Monaco’s Grimaldi dynasty has shaped this small Mediterranean state for centuries, while Monte Carlo became a symbol of Riviera glamour. This included sightseeing experience features views of the landmarks; admission to either building is not specified.

Ride a bike through Nice for an active look at this French Riviera city. Take in its Mediterranean atmosphere, broad streets and waterfront setting at a pace that lets you notice more of the local scene.

Nice has long drawn visitors to its seafront, yet its neighbourhoods remain part of a working city with a distinct Riviera identity. This optional bike ride is at additional cost and bookable on tour; the precise route is not specified.

Visit the Monte Carlo Casino area on an optional evening outing in Monaco. Take in the setting of one of the Riviera’s best-known landmarks, where ornate architecture and luxury cars help explain Monte Carlo’s glamorous reputation.

The casino opened in the 19th century and became closely tied to the principality’s international image. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; casino entry or gambling is not guaranteed and may be subject to venue rules and separate charges.

Explore Barcelona by bike on a guided tour, experiencing the city’s street life from a different perspective. Cycling offers an active way to take in its urban character, from busy public spaces to the Mediterranean atmosphere that shapes daily life.

Barcelona is known for distinctive architecture and neighbourhoods with strong local identities. A guide provides context as you ride, though the specific route and landmark stops are not stated. This optional tour is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Experience flamenco up close at an evening show in Barcelona, followed by local tapas. Watch the interplay of rhythm, song and expressive dance in a performance designed to be enjoyed in person rather than from a distance.

Flamenco has its roots in southern Spain and remains a living performance tradition across the country. Sharing small plates adds a sociable close to the evening. This optional show and tapas experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.