• 12 Dinner (D)
• 44 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Picnic Lunch (PL)

• London: For this trip, we recommend that you carry the British Pound, Euro, Czech Koruna, Hungarian Forint, Romanian Lei, Turkish Lira, Bulgarian Lev, Swiss Francs, Egyptian Pound & US Dollars. (It’s a coin collector’s dream!)
• London: This varies from group to group and is subject to availability. Either way, your trip manager will let you know about this on Day 1 of your trip. 
• Cairo: Tipping’s a big deal in Egypt – it’s part of the culture and helps support locals (especially those working in tourism). During your trip, you’ll be expected to tip people like hotel staff, local guides, porters, and restaurant crews. To keep it simple (and avoid the awkward maths), your Trip Manager will organise a tipping kitty. They’ll let you know the suggested amount upon arrival in Egypt, and collect it in USD or Egyptian Pounds to cover group service tips along the way. Heads-up: this doesn’t include a tip for your Trip Manager.
• 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.
• Istanbul: At the end of 2021 the Republic of Turkey officially changed its English name to ‘The Republic of Turkiye’ (pronounced “Tur-key-yeah”), which is how it is both spelt and pronounced in Turkish.
• 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.
• London: Most accommodations on the trip offer self-service laundry or a laundry service. Wanna know the best time and place to do your laundry? Ask your Trip Manager! They have all the info you need.
• London: You’ll stay in a Twin share room (meaning you’ll be paired with a fellow traveller of the same gender, and will have two separate beds). If you’re booking your trip with a friend/travel companion – just let us know, so we can join your bookings and ensure you share a room. Need a lil’ more privacy? You’re welcome to opt for a single supplement if you like.

• 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.
• 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.
• Barcelona: Combat boots at the ready, folks! Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas are so cool, you won’t know what to photograph first!
• Arles: Visit the historic city of Arles, famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh.
• 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).
• Nice: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a French perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
• Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
• Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list! 
• Amalfi Coast: Definitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance. 
• Corinth Canal: The world’s deepest canal is an epic sight. It was carved through the rock, as a link between the Aegean and Ionian Seas.
• Athens: Walk in the footsteps of Gods and Goddesses, as you take a guided tour around the Ancient Greek monuments and explore the Parthenon temple. 
• Cairo: Time to take to the sky. Cairo, here we come!
• Cairo: Needs no introduction! Marvel at the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx. #bucketlist
• Cairo: The world’s largest archaeological museum complex is no joke. You’ll find 100,000 artifacts here (including King Tut’s ENTIRE treasure collection). You don’t wanna miss this one…
• Aswan: Jump on a traditional Felucca boat and sail down the famous river.
• Luxor: Stroll through the mighty mortuary temple built during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut. Don’t forget to bring your camera! You’ll definitely want to capture the perfectly symmetrical poles of the Porticos. This is also the spot where the Beautiful Festival of the Valley (celebrated to meet your ancestors) used to take place back in the middle ages.
• Luxor: Grab your camera and explore one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites. See the tomb of Tutankhamun from the outside (with the option to add on exploring it from the inside!) and many other Egyptian pharaohs. 
• Athens: Time to take to the sky. Athens, here we come!
• Thermopylae: Fans of the film 300 will love this tribute to Spartan warriors, on the site of the Thermopylae battle. 
• Gallipoli: See the infamous site of the ANZAC troop landings at the battle of Gallipoli in WWI. 
• Gallipoli: Brush up on your history knowledge with a visit to WWI battle sites: Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair Gallipoli  
• Istanbul: If you’re looking for ornate and photogenic buildings we have a treat for you. See the Byzantine Hagia Sophia (Blue Mosque), Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar and Suleymaniye Mosque.
• Târgu Mure?: Visit the national monument in Transylvania (and also the inspiration for Dracula’s castle) – which is now a museum with art and furniture collected by Queen Marie. And of course, you can take a look inside if you’d like!
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Join us in the cute lil Austrian Tyrol village of Hopfgarten, where you’ll find Haus Schoneck by Contiki. Next to one of the world’s largest ski regions, this traditional property has had a fresh facelift with all the modcons. We’re talking on-site sauna, Schnapps bar, communal lounge area, a shuttle to the main gondola. Hungry after a day on the slopes? Chow down on some warming locally sourced meals in our dining room.
• Munich: We’ll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’. Grab your Contiki crew and a beer. Prost!
• Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: Take a somber but impactful visit to the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich. 
• Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
• Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.

Enter Egypt’s new flagship museum to encounter masterpieces spanning pharaonic dynasties, including the full treasure assemblage of Tutankhamun displayed with modern interpretation. Vast, light-filled galleries chart artistry in stone, gold and faience.

Your visit sets context for the monuments you’ll see on the Giza Plateau, illuminating ancient beliefs, royal power and everyday life through exquisitely crafted objects and colossal statuary.

Sail a traditional felucca with canvas billowing on the blue-green Nile, gliding past palm groves and the lush botanical gardens of Kitchener’s Island. The river’s quiet rhythms and desert light set a tranquil mood.

Hear how Aswan’s granite quarries and cataracts shaped ancient trade, then watch river life unfold—fishermen casting nets, domed Nubian villages—against sandy dunes and rock outcrops.

Make a sober visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site outside Munich. Exhibitions and preserved grounds, including the camp gate and barracks outlines, trace the rise of persecution and the machinery of terror.

Guided interpretation provides historical framing and space to reflect. It’s an essential stop to honor victims and understand Europe’s 20th-century history.

Settle in for sequins, live music and high-kicking choreography at a classic Parisian cabaret. Velvet banquettes, sparkling costumes and a fast-paced revue capture Belle Époque glamour in modern form.

This optional evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour; it pairs perfectly with a night stroll past the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben—Parisian edition—aka the floodlit Seine quays.

Ascend by cogwheel railway to the high-alpine saddle of Jungfraujoch for year-round snowfields, an Ice Palace and views toward the Aletsch Glacier. On clear days, the panorama sweeps across misty mountain passes and serrated peaks.

This optional alpine adventure is at additional cost and bookable on tour; dress warmly and bring a camera for crystalline light and thin-air exhilaration.

Witness the intensity of live flamenco as singers, guitarists and dancers conjure duende in an intimate tablao. Rapid footwork, handclaps and swirling skirts channel Andalusian roots in the Catalan capital.

This optional show is at additional cost and bookable on tour; pair it with tapas and vermut to round out a passionate Spanish night.

Pedal seaside promenades and cliff-top lookouts with the Mediterranean glittering beside you. Guides keep an easy pace with stops for coastal panoramas and photos of palms, Belle Époque villas and sea-spray air.

This optional ride is at additional cost and bookable on tour; it’s Riviera scenery with the breeze in your hair and salt on your lips.

Sit down to ribollita soup, handmade pasta and Chianti in a cozy trattoria, as staff share Tuscan sourcing and seasonal recipes. Candlelight and clinking glasses amplify the city’s Renaissance romance.

This optional dinner is at additional cost and bookable on tour; a flavorful complement to marble domes and Medici palaces.

Walk Roman streets frozen by Vesuvius in AD 79—bakeries with millstones, villas with vivid frescoes, rutted cart tracks and poignant plaster casts. Expert commentary animates daily life at the city’s edge of time.

This optional tour is at additional cost and bookable on tour; archaeology meets human story at the Bay of Naples.

Cruise the Nile past glittering Cairo riverbanks as a buffet dinner, live music and whirling tanoura dancers set a festive mood. City lights reflect on broad waters where pharaohs once sailed.

This optional evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour; a relaxed counterpart to the day’s museum treasures and monuments.

Journey into the desert to visit Abu Simbel, where colossal statues of Ramses II guard rock-cut sanctuaries relocated stone-by-stone to escape Lake Nasser. Sunlit interiors reveal vivid reliefs and royal grandeur.

This optional excursion is at additional cost and bookable on tour; a UNESCO icon that rewards the miles with sheer scale and serenity.

Cruise the Danube past illuminated bridges as Buda Castle and the Hungarian Parliament glow on the river’s mirror. A hearty dinner with goulash and local flavors sets a festive tone.

This optional evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour; architecture, cuisine and river scenery weave a compelling Budapest portrait.

Join a guided panoramic tour on foot through sites linked to the Third Reich and Cold War—Brandenburg Gate, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and the site of Hitler’s bunker. Context connects memorial design with lived memory.

This optional tour is at additional cost and bookable on tour; rigorous history in the city that speaks it plainly.

Unwind in a historic Turkish bath where warm marble, steam and expert exfoliating scrubs revive travel-weary muscles. Foam clouds and calm relaxation rooms complete the ritual.

This optional wellness experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; a time-honored reset in the city where continents meet.

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals as gabled houses and arched bridges glow in the evening light. Reflections ripple on UNESCO-listed waterways while commentary reveals merchant wealth and Golden Age design.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; a tranquil, twinkling finale to your trip.

Gather for a final evening of Dutch flavors—think seasonal mains, local cheeses and apple tart—while trading highlights with your crew. Toast to six weeks of Europe and beyond.

This optional dinner is at additional cost and bookable on tour; a warm close to a wide-ranging journey.

Begin the day with a calming flow on the château’s sweeping lawns, breathing in the scents of lavender and freshly cut grass. Guided stretches and grounding poses help you soak in the lakeside atmosphere and tune into the rhythm of the countryside.

With vineyards for a backdrop and birdsong as your soundtrack, this gentle practice restores energy for the adventures ahead and offers a mindful pause in classic French wine country.

Explore the labyrinthine streets of the Barri Gòtic as your team leads an orientation through shaded plazas, artisan shops and centuries-old facades. Walk medieval lanes from the Gothic Cathedral towards lively Las Ramblas, noting Roman walls that still anchor the old city.

Hear how Catalan identity, street art and modernista style shape Barcelona’s personality. It’s a compact primer that sets you up to find your own tapas bars, quirky boutiques and seaside detours.

Glide along the Riviera to the cliff-top Old Town of Monaco-Ville for views of the Prince’s Palace and yacht-filled Port Hercules before following the glitter to Monte Carlo. Pause for photos and reflection beneath palm-lined boulevards where supercars purr past Belle Époque facades.

Admire the lights of the Casino de Monte-Carlo and formal gardens as your guide shares tales of royals, racers and Riviera glamour. A polished snapshot of Côte d’Azur opulence.

Step inside a working perfume house on the Riviera to discover how flower essences become finished fragrances. On a guided visit, you’ll learn about distillation, accords and the region’s legacy of jasmine, rose and orange blossom.

Try your nose at balancing notes as experts demonstrate the craft behind a signature scent. Surrounded by glass apothecary bottles and gleaming copper, this is French savoir-faire distilled into a sensory encounter.

Cruise the Venetian Lagoon aboard a private motoscafo, skimming past Giudecca’s quays and palazzi toward the city’s ceremonial heart. Disembark by the marble arcades of St Mark’s Square to admire the basilica’s mosaics and the Doge’s Palace facade.

Feel the salt air and soft slap of water on stone as your guide orients you to bridges, campos and sotoporteghi. It’s an elegant arrival that captures La Serenissima’s watery soul.

Visit the Piazza dei Miracoli to frame classic shots of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the striped marble Cathedral and domed Baptistery. Your team points out the best angles so you can capture the tower’s famous tilt and Romanesque detailing.

Beyond the playful poses, learn how sandy soils and medieval foundations birthed an icon of imperfection that now symbolizes Tuscan charm. A concise stop rich in architectural drama.

Visit a traditional leather workshop in the artisan quarters to see how Florentine masters cut, stitch and emboss. Smell the rich hides and watch techniques honed since the Renaissance, when the Arno’s tanneries powered a global trade.

After the demonstration, step outside to view the Duomo’s soaring dome and nearby piazzas. This hands-on encounter connects Florence’s living crafts with its monumental art and architecture.

Walk the baroque heart of Rome to toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain, gaze up at the Pantheon’s oculus and linger on Piazza Navona where Bernini’s fountains animate a former Roman stadium.

Along cobbled lanes scented with espresso, hear how emperors, popes and artists layered the Eternal City. Marble, travertine and street-life scenes combine in a compact circuit that brings Rome’s swagger into focus.

Pause at the dramatic cut of the Corinth Canal, a 19th-century engineering feat that slices through limestone to link the Aegean and Ionian seas. From the bridge, look down at the sheer walls and narrow channel where ships thread the gap.

The setting reveals Greece’s rugged geology and the ambition that finally realized an ancient dream first imagined by Periander and later Julius Caesar.

Join a guided panoramic tour culminating on the sacred rock of the Acropolis to admire the Parthenon, Erechtheion and sweeping city views. Your Local Guide decodes Doric design, mythic stories and millennia of restoration.

Continue to the gleaming Panathenaic Stadium, cradle of the 1896 Olympics carved in white marble. Ancient stone and modern Athens intersect in this concentrated dose of Hellenic heritage.

Visit the Pyramids of Giza—Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure—rising from desert sands with geometric precision. Pause for photos and reflection at the Great Sphinx, its leonine body and human face guarding the necropolis for 4,600 years.

Guided commentary reveals construction feats, funerary beliefs and the plateau’s alignment with stars and the Nile. Sand, wind and monumental stone deliver Egypt’s timeless silhouette.

Explore the Valley of the Kings with a Local Guide, descending into selected tombs to admire vividly painted corridors and hieroglyphic spells. This desert necropolis, home to over 60 royal burials, preserves color and craft across millennia.

Learn about mummification, the afterlife journey and the rediscovery of royal caches that rewrote Egyptology. An intense encounter with New Kingdom power and artistry.

Visit the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, a terraced marvel pressed against honey-colored cliffs. Colonnades, ramps and precise axial lines reflect the vision of Egypt’s formidable female pharaoh.

Reliefs depict trade voyages to Punt and divine birth narratives, while the setting reveals why this amphitheater of stone inspired ancient festivals and modern awe.

Stand by the memorial to the Spartans at Thermopylae, where a narrow pass staged one of antiquity’s most storied last stands. Your team shares how terrain shaped tactics as Leonidas confronted Persia’s vast army.

From steaming springs to mountain flanks, this landscape anchors legend to place—and offers a thoughtful pause en route across northern Greece.

Walk the Gallipoli Peninsula to pay respects at ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair. Guides recount the 1915 campaign, trench warfare and the birth of enduring national identities.

Among windswept ridges and quiet coves, interpretive sites and memorials invite reflection on sacrifice, strategy and the human stories preserved in this poignant landscape.

Join a guided panoramic tour through Sultanahmet to see the vast dome of Hagia Sophia, the six minarets and Iznik-tiled interior of the Blue Mosque, and the Hippodrome’s ancient obelisks.

Continue past Topkapi’s outer courts to the Grand Bazaar’s vaulted lanes. Byzantium and Ottoman legacies converge here, where spice-laden air and muezzin calls shape the city’s mood.

Stroll the cobbles from the Charles Bridge up to Prague Castle’s precincts for panoramas of spires and red roofs. Walk the Castle District around St. Vitus and meander back to the Astronomical Clock and Old Town Square.

Bohemian kings, baroque churches and Art Nouveau cafés line your route, offering a scene-setter for exploring at your own pace later on.

See the East Side Gallery, a 1.3-km open-air gallery where artists transformed the longest surviving section of the Berlin Wall. Iconic murals—from the “Fraternal Kiss” to political allegories—chart hope and hard-won freedom.

Along the Spree, your team shares how the Wall scarred the city and how reunification reshaped neighborhoods into today’s creative capital.

Step into a traditional Bavarian Bier Halle for steins, pretzels and brass band cheer beneath vaulted ceilings and painted beams. Soak in the lakeside atmosphere of communal tables where locals swap stories over malty lagers.

Learn the lore behind Reinheitsgebot purity laws and Munich’s brewing heritage as you toast “Prost!” with your Contiki crew.

Taste classic Parisian dishes in hilltop Montmartre, surrounded by cobbled lanes, bistros and views to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Expect duck confit, crème brûlée and a glass of red in bohemian surrounds once roamed by Picasso and Piaf.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; it’s a flavorful portrait of village-within-the-city life.

Choose an adrenaline hit in Switzerland’s adventure capital—opt for a heart-pounding canyon swing or guided high-ropes with zip-lines over turquoise torrents. Expert staff kit you out and brief you for maximum thrill, safely delivered.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; it’s mountain drama you’ll feel in your knees and remember in your grin.

Glide by gondola along quiet rii and beneath low stone bridges as your gondolier steers through Venice’s intimate waterways. Church facades, hidden courtyards and echoes of lapping water set a dreamlike rhythm.

This optional classic is at additional cost and bookable on tour; a serene complement to the bustle of St Mark’s Square.

Join a local for a tasting stroll through bacari wine bars to sample cicchetti—Venetian small plates—paired with ombra house wines. From baccalà mantecato to polpette, flavors reveal lagoon traditions.

This optional grazing tour is at additional cost and bookable on tour; a delicious window into everyday Venetian conviviality.

Step inside the Colosseum with a licensed guide to hear of gladiators, emperors and the arena’s ingenious architecture. From travertine arches to hypogeum passages, ancient Rome feels startlingly present.

This optional visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour; often paired with the Roman Forum for a fuller sweep of imperial history.

Tie on an apron to make fresh pasta with local chefs—mix, roll and shape before savoring your handiwork with classic sauces, antipasti and a glass of vino.

This optional culinary workshop is at additional cost and bookable on tour; Italy’s la dolce vita, learned by doing and tasted at the table.

Enter the forest of columns in Karnak’s Great Hypostyle Hall, where papyrus-topped pillars soar and carvings catch the late sun. Avenues of ram-headed sphinxes and sacred lakes complete Egypt’s largest temple precinct.

This optional visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour; a monumental counterpoint to the west bank’s funerary sites.

Board a boat for coral gardens and shoals of butterflyfish in the Red Sea’s clear, warm waters. Guides provide gear, briefings and lookout support so you can float above technicolor reefs.

This optional coastal adventure is at additional cost and bookable on tour; sunshine, sea breezes and crystalline visibility deliver effortless bliss.

Wander lantern-lit lanes of the Plaka beneath the Acropolis before settling into a cozy taverna for mezze, grilled specialties and Greek wines. Bouzouki tunes and neighborhood chatter set a convivial tone.

This optional evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour; a flavorsome slice of Athenian life after dark.

Join a local family to prep seasonal meze, rolled dolma and fragrant stews, learning spice blends and culinary customs at a convivial kitchen table. Share the meal you create with tea and sweet finishes.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; hospitality and heritage in delicious harmony.

Slip into steaming outdoor pools framed by Neo-Baroque colonnades, or choose tranquil indoor baths fed by mineral springs. Locals swear by the restorative soak and friendly chess matches on poolside tables.

This optional visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour; pure Central European bliss in the City of Spas.

Trace Mozart’s footsteps and filming spots from The Sound of Music on a guided amble through baroque domes, fortress views and Alpine backdrops. Cathedral squares and confectioners’ windows set the scene.

This optional tour is at additional cost and bookable on tour; Salzburg’s musical pedigree meets postcard-perfect streets.

Drive into the hills to share a farmhouse supper of hearty Austrian dishes, homemade schnaps and stories from a family rooted in the land for generations. Meet your hosts and learn about life above the valley.

This optional visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour; farm-to-table warmth in the Tyrolean foothills.

Choose your mountain thrill: a guided bike tour through meadows and waterfalls, tandem paragliding above chalet roofs, or whitewater rafting on glacier-fed rivers. Professional guides and gear keep things smooth and safe.

These optional activities are at additional cost and bookable on tour; pick one or stack a couple for a day of alpine exhilaration.

Cycle broad boulevards and leafy Englischer Garten paths to see Residenz facades, river surfers and beer gardens from the saddle. Frequent stops keep the pace easy and stories flowing.

This optional ride is at additional cost and bookable on tour; a breezy overview of Bavaria’s capital between steins.

Follow a resident guide into courtyards, passages and lesser-known viewpoints to uncover legends, Art Nouveau gems and neighborhood haunts beyond the main drag. Walk off the beaten path for insider context.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; a deeper layer beneath the city’s fairy-tale surface.

Feast on dumplings, roasted meats and Moravian wines as dancers and musicians in traditional dress bring village customs to life. Sample regional wines while lively polkas and circle dances invite applause.

This optional cultural evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour; hearty flavors meet spirited performance.

Discover artist squats, community gardens and murals beyond the tourist grid. Guides unpack subcultures, creative hubs and the constant reinvention of neighborhoods like Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain.

This optional walk is at additional cost and bookable on tour; counterculture, creativity and candid stories in Europe’s capital of cool.

Join a guided panoramic tour of the French capital to take in the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the grand sweep of the Champs-Élysées and the elegant riverfront. Your Local Team reveals stories that connect the Right Bank boulevards with the medieval lanes around Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame’s flying buttresses.

Trace Parisian history from royal pomp to revolutionary fervor as you pass the Louvre’s glass pyramid and the ornate bridges of the Seine. Expect classic facades, café life and those postcard views that define the City of Light.

Savor a convivial evening at our historic country residence with an included dinner and sample regional wines from the rolling Beaujolais hills. In vaulted rooms and art-filled salons, your hosts share the region’s terroir and traditions over seasonal French fare.

By day, stretch out on the lawns for a relaxed picnic amid vine-clad slopes. Learn how this landscape shaped light, fruit-forward Gamay, and raise a glass to golden-hour views across the château’s gardens and pool.

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