Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Paris
Your tour group meets in London, then you'll head toward the English coast to see the White Cliffs of Dover. After that, you'll take a ferry across the English Channel to Calais, France, and travel through the Valley of the Somme with its World War I battlefields. You'll arrive in Paris for an included dinner with your new crew, then head out to watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle at night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Included dinner in Paris)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator (or similar))
Included Activities
- View White Cliffs of Dover
- Ferry across English Channel
- Pass Valley of the Somme
- Included dinner in Paris
Landmarks White Cliffs of Dover Eiffel Tower Valley of the Somme 
- Day 2
Paris
A guided city tour of Paris led by your trip manager takes you through major landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Later this evening, you can choose between dining on a Parisian feast in Montmartre or catching an iconic cabaret show.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Paris landmarks
- View Eiffel Tower
- View Arc de Triomphe
- View Louvre
- View Champs-Élysées
- View Notre Dame Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Parisian Dinner in Montmartre - €45.00 per adult
- Parisian Cabaret Show - €92.00 per adult
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Louvre Champs-Élysées Notre Dame Cathedral Sacré-Cœur Basilica - Day 3
Paris to Switzerland
You'll leave Paris and travel through Burgundy's wine region before crossing into Switzerland. The drive offers nice mountain views as you head to a traditional Swiss resort town for a two-night stay. After settling in, check out the local nightlife and food scene, and pick up some Swiss chocolate.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Schützenbach (or similar))
Included Activities
- Pass through Burgundy wine region
- Travel through Swiss mountains
Landmarks Burgundy - Day 4
Switzerland
Start your morning with mountain views from your room in the Swiss resort town. You can spend the day exploring at your own pace or pick from adrenaline activities like canyon swinging or climbing Jungfrau mountain, known as the 'Top of the World.' The choice is yours.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Schützenbach (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Canyon Swing - €295.00 per adult (as part of Jungfrau Mountain and Canyon Swing package)
- Jungfrau Mountain - €173.00 per adult
- Jungfrau Mountain and Canyon Swing - €295.00 per adult
Landmarks Jungfrau Mountain 
- Day 5
Switzerland to Beaujolais, France
You'll leave Switzerland and head back to France, stopping in Geneva for lunch near the UN headquarters and the famous water fountain. Browse for Swiss chocolate before traveling to a 16th century château in the Beaujolais wine region. Check in to your newly-renovated room with access to the nightclub, pool, and gardens. Enjoy included dinner with wine tasting.
- Meals
- Dinner (Included dinner with wine tasting at Château)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))
Included Activities
- View Geneva UN headquarters
- View Geneva water fountain
- Included dinner with wine tasting at Château
Landmarks Geneva Water Fountain (Jet d'Eau) 
- Day 6
Beaujolais
Another day at the château to relax and enjoy the French countryside. Start with optional sunrise yoga in the sprawling gardens, or hang out poolside. The main event is a picnic in the gardens with panoramic views and red wine.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic in Château gardens with red wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Château de Cruix (or similar))
Included Activities
- Picnic in Château gardens
Optional Activities
- Sunrise yoga on Château lawns
- Day 7
Beaujolais to Barcelona
You'll say goodbye to the vineyards and head toward Barcelona for a two-night stay on the beach. The drive takes you through scenic countryside toward Spain. Once you arrive, explore the Gothic Quarter and La Rambla district to get a feel for the layers of this vibrant city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pere Tarres (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel to Barcelona
Landmarks Gothic Quarter La Rambla 
- Day 8
Barcelona
Explore Barcelona's top spots including the cobbled lanes of the Gothic Quarter and wild Spanish architecture by wandering through the streets. Head to Montjuic hilltop for views over the city. You'll have plenty of free time to roam, take a dip in the Mediterranean, or relax on the beach. Later this evening, try an optional Flamenco show with tapas and drinks.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pere Tarres (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Gothic Quarter
- Montjuic hilltop vistas
Optional Activities
- Flamenco Show with Tapas & Drinks - €65.00 per adult
- Swim in Mediterranean Sea
Landmarks Gothic Quarter Montjuic Sagrada Familia - Day 9
Barcelona to French Riviera
Leave Barcelona and drive across the border into France through landscapes filled with lavender, sunflowers, and wild herbs. Stop in Arles for lunch and check out an ancient Roman Arena and typical provincial French town. Then continue to the glamorous French Riviera, rolling through a glitzy coastline with sapphire waters.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar)), Hotel (Beach Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- View lavender, sunflower, and herb landscapes
- Visit Arles Roman Arena
- Explore Arles town
Landmarks Arles Roman Arena 
- Day 10
French Riviera to Monaco
Spend the day exploring the French Riviera up close. This region is famous for lavender honey, aioli, and rosé wine, so try all three in one meal if you can. Arrive in glamorous Monaco for the night. You can try the blackjack table or simply soak up the atmosphere of the rich and famous.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Saint Exupery Beach (or similar)), Hotel (Beach Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore French Riviera
Landmarks Monte Carlo Casino - Day 11
Monaco to Verona and Venice, Italy
Start at a perfumery where you'll learn fragrance-making and craft a signature scent of your own. Then say goodbye to the French Riviera and head to Italy. Stop in Verona to see the balcony that inspired Romeo and Juliet and visit the Roman Arena. Finish the day in Venice, the floating city of gondolas and canals.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Perfumery visit with fragrance crafting
- Explore Verona and Romeo & Juliet sites
- Visit Verona Roman Arena
- Arrive in Venice
Landmarks Verona Verona Roman Arena Romeo and Juliet Balcony - Day 12
Venice
Venice is yours for the entire day. Board your private boat and head toward the historical heart of the city through the canals. Choose between a gondola ride, a food walking tour, or get happily lost exploring the maze of streets and bridges on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Private boat ride through Venice canals
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride
- Food walking tour
Landmarks St. Mark's Square - Day 13
Venice to Florence via Pisa, Italy
Say goodbye to Venice and head toward Florence. Stop in Pisa to snap that perfect photo of you 'holding up' the famous Leaning Tower. Then continue on to Florence, where the dome of Duomo Cathedral marks your arrival in this Renaissance city. Later this evening is optional, so choose to enjoy a Tuscan dinner or rest.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Auto Park (or similar)), Hotel (Hotel Re Dama (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Arrive in Florence
- View Duomo Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Free Time Add-On Tuscan dinner with regional specialties
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Duomo Cathedral 
- Day 14
Florence to Rome, Italy
Spend your final morning exploring Florence at your own pace. Then head south toward Rome, drifting through rustic Tuscan hillsides with cypress trees and glowing fields. Arrive in the Eternal City and begin with a city walking tour passing the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona as the sun sets.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))
Included Activities
- City walking tour of Rome
- View Trevi Fountain
- View Pantheon
- View Piazza Navona
Landmarks Trevi Fountain Pantheon Piazza Navona - Day 15
Rome
Explore Rome at your own pace. Snap photos of pink azaleas by the Colosseum, throw coins in fountains, and sip espresso at a street café while watching Italian life go by. Take in the sights and energy of this incredible city however you'd like.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hostel Trustever (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Colosseum
- Visit Trevi Fountain
Landmarks Colosseum - Day 16
Rome to Pompeii by Overnight Ferry
Travel to Pompeii, an archaeological site frozen in time since 79 AD. Explore the ruins of this once-thriving Roman city and step back in time. Later this evening, board an overnight Adriatic ferry heading toward Greece and drift off to sleep knowing you'll wake in Athens.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Overnight Ferry)
Included Activities
- Visit Pompeii archaeological site
Landmarks Pompeii - Day 17
Overnight Ferry to Athens via Corinth Canal
Wake up as you arrive in Greece. Pull through the spectacular Corinth Canal, a man-made passageway where boats squeeze between two steep cliffs over blue ocean. Head overland to Athens and discover this mix of ancient wonders and modern culture. Later enjoy a food walking tour to sample Greek food and authentic gyros.
- Meals
- Dinner (Food walking tour to sample Greek cuisine and gyros)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dorian Inn (or similar))
Included Activities
- Pass through Corinth Canal
- Food walking tour of Athens
Landmarks Corinth Canal - Day 18
Athens
Jump into Athens with a guided sightseeing tour visiting the Parthenon and Acropolis. Follow that with a visit to the original 'modern' Olympic stadium from 1896. Then board a boat across the Aegean Sea to Mykonos for a three-night stay. The boat ride itself will leave you in love with Greece.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paradise Beach (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Parthenon
- Visit Acropolis
- Visit 1896 Olympic stadium
- Ferry to Mykonos
Landmarks Parthenon Acropolis Panathenaic Stadium 
- Day 19
Mykonos
Discover Mykonos with its windmills, cafés overflowing with olives and feta, and storybook streets. Take a dip in the ocean or explore the island with your crew, join an optional activity, or simply relax as you please. Paradise Beach offers iconic sunset views and direct beach access.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paradise Beach (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore with tour group
- Optional activities available
Landmarks Paradise Beach - Day 20
Mykonos
It's your final full day on Mykonos and chances are you're wishing it would last longer. Make the most of it by doing any activities you've been putting off, or give yourself a well-deserved day to relax and recharge before moving on.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paradise Beach (or similar))
- Day 21
Mykonos to Athens
Wave goodbye to Mykonos and cruise back across the Aegean to Athens. Spend the afternoon soaking up the Mediterranean sun before heading to your next Greek destination tomorrow.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dorian Inn (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry to Athens
- Day 22
Athens to Meteora, Greece
Head toward Meteora, the final Greek stop before leaving the country. Here you'll see six clifftop monasteries built on gigantic natural stone pillars, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Choose an optional guided tour to explore these structures or wander the area on your own. Enjoy included dinner and stay overnight.
- Meals
- Dinner (Included dinner at accommodation)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Edelweiss Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- View Meteora monasteries
- Included dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Meteora UNESCO site
Landmarks Meteora - Day 23
Meteora to Tirana, Albania
Cross the border into Albania with sweeping views across Lake Ohrid before arriving in Tirana, the capital city. Find a unique mix of Soviet-era buildings, modern culture, rainbow-colored concrete architecture, and lush parks. Start with an orientation and enjoy a free evening to explore the nightlife and bars.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (VH Eurostar Tirana Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- View Lake Ohrid
- Orientation tour of Tirana
Landmarks Lake Ohrid - Day 24
Tirana to Dubrovnik via Kotor, Croatia
Travel from Tirana to Croatia, stopping for lunch in the fortified city of Kotor with views of Romanesque churches and limestone cliffs. Continue to Dubrovnik, the spectacular seaside fortress town known as the 'Pearl of the Adriatic.' Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Croatian Youth Hostel Association Dubrovnik (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Kotor
- View Romanesque churches in Kotor
Landmarks Kotor 
- Day 25
Dubrovnik
Enjoy a guided city tour of Dubrovnik learning intricate details about this fortress town and its history. After learning the city's secrets, you'll be armed with knowledge to find a waterside rock bar where you can swim and enjoy yourself.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Croatian Youth Hostel Association Dubrovnik (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Dubrovnik
Landmarks Dubrovnik - Day 26
Dubrovnik to Sarajevo via Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Leave Dubrovnik and head north toward Sarajevo. Stop for lunch in Mostar, home of the iconic Stari Most (Old Bridge). Before reaching Sarajevo, visit the abandoned Olympic Bobsled and Luge track from the 1984 Winter Olympics, now covered in graffiti. Arrive in Sarajevo's eclectic capital and enjoy a free evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Sarajevo (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Mostar
- Visit Stari Most (Old Bridge)
- Visit 1984 Olympic Bobsled & Luge track
Landmarks Stari Most - Day 27
Sarajevo
Start with a guided walking tour of Sarajevo that shares wisdom about 500 years of history. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore at your own pace. Later, choose between an optional dinner at local homes with traditional Bosnian meals and stories, or explore the bars on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Sarajevo (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Sarajevo
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner in local homes with traditional Bosnian meal
- Day 28
Sarajevo to Plitvice, Croatia
Leave Sarajevo and cross back into Croatia heading to Plitvice. Arrive in the evening and settle in for an included dinner at your accommodation.
- Meals
- Dinner (Included dinner at accommodation)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Big House Plitvika Jezera (or similar))
Included Activities
- Included dinner at accommodation
- Day 29
Plitvice to Ljubljana, Slovenia
Start your morning exploring Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Croatia's biggest and oldest national park with entry included. After seeing the turquoise lakes and waterfalls, head across the border into Slovenia. Arrive in Ljubljana and start with an orientation tour, then join a local restaurant for dinner with a folklore show.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant with folklore show)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ljubljana Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Park entry fee included
- Orientation tour of Ljubljana
- Dinner with folklore show at local restaurant
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 30
Ljubljana to Lake Bled
Take a morning trip to beautiful Lake Bled, surrounded by thick forest and ringed by snow-capped mountains. Take a leisurely cruise on the sparkling emerald waters and visit Bled Island. Hike to Bled Castle for stunning views over the lake and countryside. Return to Ljubljana for a free afternoon and evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ljubljana Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cruise on Lake Bled
- Visit Bled Island
- Hike to Bled Castle
Landmarks Lake Bled Bled Island Bled Castle - Day 31
Ljubljana to Austrian Tyrol
Head into the mountains of Austria and arrive in the Austrian Tyrol at a local Austrian chalet. Explore this mountain setting with fresh air and natural beauty. Enjoy authentic Austrian food and local beer prepared on site by Contiki staff while swapping stories with your crew.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel to Austrian Tyrol
- Explore Contiki Special Stay chalet
- Day 32
Austrian Tyrol
Wake up and take in the magnificence of your mountain view. If you're feeling active, jump on a bike tour through green mountains and waterfalls, or go tandem paragliding for an adrenaline rush. If you're taking it easy, stroll around the setting or go up a mountain in a gondola.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bike tour through green mountains and waterfalls
- Tandem paragliding
- Day 33
Austrian Tyrol to Munich, Germany
Polish off your stay in Austria with an optional whitewater rafting adventure. Then head to Munich, a city famous for its annual beer festival and year-round Bavarian culture. Explore the side streets on an optional bike tour or wander on your own to discover what you stumble upon.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wombat's Hostel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Whitewater rafting adventure
- Optional bike tour of Munich's side streets
- Day 34
Munich to Rhine Valley, Germany via Dachau
Leave Munich and head toward wine country. Stop at Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial for a sobering visit to learn about World War II history. Continue on a scenic journey through fairytale castles, vineyards, and valleys of the Rhine Valley. Enjoy included dinner and opt for wine tasting.
- Meals
- Dinner (Included dinner at accommodation in Rhine Valley)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
- Scenic drive through Rhine Valley
- Included dinner
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Rhine Valley
Landmarks Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site - Day 35
Rhine Valley to Amsterdam via Edam, Netherlands
Head to the Netherlands and Amsterdam, discovering Dutch cheese country along the way. Cycle into the countryside to see windmills, picturesque Dutch houses, and cheese farms. Arrive in Amsterdam and start exploring the canals, bicycles, and 17th century gable houses. Opt to ride the A'DAM lookout swing.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cycle through Dutch countryside
- View windmills
- Visit cheese farm
- View clog maker's houses
- Arrive in Amsterdam
- View canals and 17th century houses
Optional Activities
- A'DAM lookout swing observation deck
Landmarks A'DAM Lookout - Day 36
Amsterdam
It's your last full day on tour and your last night to celebrate with the group. Use the day to explore quirky museums, sample the endless array of cuisines, or simply soak up the atmosphere with your new Contiki family.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))
- Day 37
Amsterdam to London
It's time to say goodbye to your new Contiki family. If leaving from Amsterdam, you'll be escorted to Schiphol Airport by approximately 10am. Those continuing will cross from France back to England and return to London by afternoon, ready for your next big adventure.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Schipol Airport
