Cruise the coastline at golden hour, watching sunset over the Ligurian Sea as the pastel villages of the Cinque Terre glow against vineyards and cliffs. From the water, harbors, bell towers and cliffside homes align for photographs rarely possible from shore.

Your skipper traces coves and headlands while you relax on deck. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, with occasional swim stops when conditions permit—bring a light jacket and your camera.

• 2 Dinner (D)
• 8 Breakfast (B)

• Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list! 
• 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).

Arrive on the Côte d’Azur and savor a Nicoise welcome dinner, celebrating Provencal flavors shaped by sea breezes and sun-ripened produce. Expect market-fresh plates—perhaps socca, salade nicoise or the catch of the day—served within reach of the evening glow along the Promenade des Anglais.

Learn how Italian and French influences blend in local cuisine as you trade tips for tomorrow’s explorations. The coastal light and relaxed rhythm invite you to toast the Baie des Anges at sunset, a perfect Riviera overture.

Explore Monaco’s hilltop Old Town on a guided orientation, from the square of the Prince’s Palace to sweeping views of Port Hercule. Continue into Monte-Carlo to admire the facade of the Monte Carlo Casino and the refined streets that define this glittering microstate.

Hear tales of the Grimaldi dynasty and walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly at Monaco Cathedral. Spot the iconic Formula 1 hairpin and harbor panoramas that headline Grand Prix week, with time for photos in immaculate gardens.

Join a guided bike ride along the Promenade des Anglais and into the sun-washed lanes of Vieux Nice. Pedal past Belle Époque facades, market squares and café terraces as sea air drifts in from the Baie des Anges.

Climb gently to Colline du Château for sweeping views or follow flat seafront paths—routes vary with the group. This activity is at additional cost and bookable on tour, with frequent stops for photos and stories from your local guide.

Dress to the nines and try your luck at Monte Carlo Casino, stepping into Belle Époque salons that have hosted royalty, F1 legends and film icons. Roulette wheels spin beneath chandeliers while the lights of Port Hercule shimmer outside.

Your Tour Manager shares practical tips on entrances and gaming areas. This evening outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour; bring ID and observe the smart-casual dress code. Non-players can enjoy the bar or stroll nearby squares.

Experience a live flamenco show in an intimate tablao, where guitar, voice and percussive footwork create an electrifying conversation a few steps from your seat. The passion and artistry of Andalucía take on a Barcelona edge after dark.

Follow the performance with a tapas selection—patatas bravas, croquetas, jamón—and a drink. This cultural evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering a flavorful window into Spain’s performance traditions.

Explore Barcelona on a guided bike tour, weaving through the Gothic Quarter to the Arc de Triomf, Ciutadella Park and onward to the sands of Barceloneta. Flat routes and generous cycle lanes make riding relaxed, with plenty of time for photos.

Hear stories of Catalan identity and modernisme as you roll past Gaudí-era facades and leafy ramblas. This activity is at additional cost and bookable on tour; exact route may vary with the group and city events.

Settle into Rome with a convivial welcome dinner, where you’ll meet your Tour Director and traveling companions over plates of Roman classics—cacio e pepe, amatriciana and seasonal artichokes. In a cozy trattoria near the historic center, conversation flows and the city’s evening buzz sets the tone for the journey ahead.

Discover how simple ingredients—pecorino Romano, guanciale, olive oil—anchor cucina Romana. Between courses, step outside to take in cobblestoned lanes and softly lit facades, a scene that captures the capital’s everyday dolce vita.

Make the most of the coast with an unlimited train-and-hike card, hopping between the pastel villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. Pair quick rail links with cliffside paths on the famed Sentiero Azzurro, dipping into tiny harbors for espresso, gelato and seascapes at your own pace.

Take in terraced vineyards, dry-stone walls and fishing boats bobbing below. Wayfinding is simple and views constant, with chances to pause for photos and reflection from vineyard steps and church squares gazing over the Ligurian Sea.

Contiki

Explore Rome on a guided orientation walk, tracing landmarks from the Colosseum and Roman Forum to the baroque drama of the Trevi Fountain. Follow cobbled lanes and storied piazzas as your team points out favorite gelaterie, fountains and viewpoints perfect for first photos of the Eternal City.

Absorb the city’s layers—from emperors to Baroque Rome and today’s lively street life. Hear practical tips on neighborhoods and dining so you can return with confidence later, with time to pause for photos and reflection at signature squares and fountains.