• 8 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Picnic Lunch (PL)
• 3 Dinner (D)

• 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: Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.

• 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 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: Clear out the cobwebs and get in touch with you zen side with a guided yoga session on the sweeping lawns of the château.
• Beaujolais: Enjoy a French-style picnic while admiring the gorgeous Beaujolais countryside.
• 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.
• Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).

Taste your way through Beaujolais at the historic Château de Cruix with a hosted wine tasting and a generous French dinner. Sample fresh, fruit-forward Gamay wines that thrive in granite soils, pairing them with classic regional dishes served in refined surrounds.

Hear how local crus—from Brouilly to Morgon—express terroir across neighboring hills. Between pours, your host shares tips on aroma, structure, and pairing, making this convivial evening equal parts education and indulgence beneath painted beams and chandeliers.

Taste a rustic Tuscan dinner in a cozy Florentine trattoria, featuring regional staples like ribollita, pappardelle al ragù, or bistecca alla fiorentina, matched with velvety Chianti wine. Candles, terracotta floors, and lively chatter set the mood.

Your host highlights seasonal produce, olive oils, and the Sangiovese grape’s signature cherry notes. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour, ideal for savoring Florence’s culinary soul with friends around the table.

Contiki

Join a guided panoramic tour that sweeps along grand boulevards and the riverbanks to admire the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the elegant Champs-Élysées, and the courtyards of the Louvre. Glide past Île de la Cité for views of the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Seine’s historic quays.

Hear how Baron Haussmann’s 19th-century redesign shaped today’s airy avenues and uniform facades, and learn why Napoleon raised a triumphal arch at the city’s western gate. Photo stops and commentary bring Paris’s layers—from medieval lanes to modern style—into crisp focus.

Experience Paris by night as monuments glow to life and reflections ripple along the Seine. Watch the sparkling Eiffel Tower shimmer on the hour, cross lamp-lit bridges, and see lively café terraces from Montparnasse to the Opéra district as the city settles into its evening rhythm.

Learn how Paris became the original “City of Light,” from gas lamps to electric brilliance. This atmospheric circuit frames the skyline, gilded statues, and river panoramas in warm hues—perfect moments to pause for photos and reflection.

Visit a renowned Fragonard perfumery and learn the art of fragrance with an expert host. Explore how perfumers balance notes and accords, test blotters like a pro, and discover signature blends shaped by flowers from Grasse and beyond.

Founded in 1926, Fragonard reflects France’s centuries-old perfume heritage. Gain insight into extraction methods, olfactory families, and the craft behind elegant bottles that line Parisian vanities—leaving with a sharper nose and a scent story to tell.

Settle into a 16th-century retreat at the Château de Cruix, surrounded by vine-striped hills and landscaped lawns. Swim in the pool, wander art-filled salons, and savor the mood of a true special stay in the Beaujolais countryside.

As evening falls, descend to the château’s La Cave nightclub—a vaulted stone space where playlists bounce off old walls and the atmosphere turns celebratory. This signature Contiki haven blends château charm with youthful energy under one roof.

Start the morning with a guided yoga session on the château’s sweeping lawns, breathing in cool country air as sunlight warms the vines. Gentle flows and mindful stretches reset travel-tired muscles and quiet the mind.

Framed by Beaujolais vineyards, this outdoor practice blends wellness with scenery, inviting you to tune into birdsong and rustling leaves. It’s a serene counterpoint to Europe’s urban energy and a grounding ritual you may carry home.

Enjoy a French-style picnic in the château gardens—think crusty baguettes, soft cheeses, charcuterie, and bright salads—paired with a glass of local wine. Find a shaded spot beneath plane trees or spread a blanket by the pool.

With panoramas of the Beaujolais countryside, this leisurely lunch celebrates simple, seasonal flavors. Your host curates regional bites and pours while sharing picnic traditions that turn a midday pause into an art form.

Gather in an alpine tavern for a bubbling fondue dinner—a cauldron of melted Gruyère and Emmental with bread cubes, potatoes, and cornichons. Laughter mixes with the aromas of nutty cheese and mountain air.

Hear how chalet cooking evolved to warm long winters in the Swiss Alps, and master the art of the long fork without losing your bread. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ascend by cable car or cogwheel train on a trip up a Swiss mountain for sweeping views of the Jungfrau region. On clear days, spot serrated ridgelines and snow-capped peaks towering over emerald lakes and chalet-dotted valleys.

Guides share stories of pioneering mountain railways and high-alpine ecosystems shaped by ice and time. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; weather conditions may affect operations and visibility.

Take off tandem to go paragliding above Interlaken, circling over emerald lakes Thun and Brienz with a vast Alpine panorama unfolding beneath your wing. Gentle thermals and smooth glides make for thrilling yet serene flight.

Your pilot handles the harness, launch, and landing while pointing out peaks and villages far below. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; weight limits and weather conditions apply for safety.

Dress up for a classic cabaret dinner and show, where sequins, live music, and high-kicking cancan channel Belle Époque glamour. Sip wine, savor French courses, and feel the pulse of Parisian nightlife as performers command the stage.

Your host outlines the cabaret’s storied past, from bohemian beginnings to today’s polished spectacle. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; venues are subject to availability.