Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
You'll meet your group in London and travel to the White Cliffs of Dover to see the dramatic chalk cliffs and coastal landscape. After that, you'll catch a ferry across the Channel to Calais. The route then takes you through Belgium before you arrive in Amsterdam for an included dinner. Once you're settled, there's time to check out some of the city's famous canals and nightlife.
- Meals
- Dinner (Included dinner in Amsterdam to break the ice with your group)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit the White Cliffs of Dover
- Ferry crossing from Dover to Calais
- Dinner in Amsterdam
Landmarks White Cliffs of Dover 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
This is your day to explore Amsterdam however you'd like. You can walk the cobbled streets at your own pace, pop into museums, or try some local food like Dutch pancakes and stroopwafels. If you're interested, there's an optional day trip to Volendam, a traditional fishing village outside the city. An optional evening canal cruise with a bar is also available if you want to spend your night on the water.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport (or similar))
Optional Activities
- STRAAT museum visit (located in former NDSM shipyard)
- Day trip to Volendam fishing village with optional dinner
- Iconic Amsterdam canal cruise with onboard bar
Landmarks STRAAT Museum Volendam - Day 3
Amsterdam to Rhine Valley, Germany
You'll head south from Amsterdam through scenic countryside with fairytale castles, vineyards, and valleys, arriving in Germany's Rhine Valley. The landscape here is really worth paying attention to as you travel. If wine interests you, there's an optional tasting experience available this evening in a charming historic town.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Montag Sankt Goar (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Wine-tasting experience in the Rhine Valley
- Day 4
Rhine Valley to Dinkelsbühl, Germany
Traveling south through Bavaria along the Romantische Straße, you'll reach the medieval town of Dinkelsbuhl. Once there, you can walk the cobblestoned streets and see the half-timbered houses around the market squares. The town has a famous Gothic clock, and you'll get a feel for traditional Bavarian culture throughout the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wyndham Garden Munich Messe (or similar)), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Munich City West (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop at traditional Bavarian 'Bier Halle' with Contiki crew
- Drive along Romantische Straße scenic route
Optional Activities
- Explore side streets on foot
- Visit one of the city's many beer halls for beer or pork knuckle
Landmarks Dinkelsbühl Market Square - Day 5
Dinkelsbühl to Munich to Venice, Italy
The route crosses the Bavarian Alps heading south as you leave Germany behind and arrive in Venice. You'll experience a private speedboat ride across the lagoon to get around the hidden lanes and storybook bridges. Gondola rides are available if you want a more traditional experience, and Venetian dinners can be arranged for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Venice Palace (or similar))
Included Activities
- Private Motoscafo ride to Venice
- Speed across the lagoon to Venice
Optional Activities
- Gondola rides
- Venetian dinners
Landmarks Venice Lagoon 
- Day 6
Venice to Rome via Baschi
Departing Venice, you're heading toward Rome with a stop at Casale Polegri farm in Baschi. There you'll tour vineyards and olive orchards with the Polegri family and have an authentic Italian lunch with homemade wine included. Later you'll arrive in Rome and can enjoy gelato, pizza, and wandering past ancient monuments as evening falls.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Casale Polegri farm featuring bruschetta with homemade extra virgin olive oil, focaccia bread with homegrown rosemary and vegetables, risotto or pasta, dessert and homemade wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pineta Palace Hotel Roma (or similar))
Included Activities
- Casale Polegri vineyard and olive orchard tour in Baschi
- Lunch at Casale Polegri farm with homemade wine
Landmarks Casale Polegri - Day 7
Rome
You have the day to explore Rome on your own terms. Throw coins in fountains, sit at a café with espresso and people watch, or join a guided tour of the Colosseum if that interests you. There's an optional food tour available too, which takes you through local flavors and culinary traditions.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pineta Palace Hotel Roma (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the Colosseum
- Optional food tour in Rome
Landmarks Colosseum - Day 8
Rome to Florence, Italy
You'll travel to Florence, where the dome of the Duomo Cathedral rises above the skyline. A local guide will walk you through the city to see the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery, and Piazza della Signoria. You'll also learn about leather craftsmanship from local artisans. An optional Tuscan dinner is available in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Auto Park (or similar))
Included Activities
- Locally guided walking tour of Florence including Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, Baptistery and Piazza della Signoria
- Leather art learning experience
Optional Activities
- Tuscan dinner
Landmarks Duomo Cathedral Basilica Santa Croce Giotto's Bell Tower Baptistery Piazza della Signoria - Day 9
Florence to Lucerne, Switzerland
Crossing from Italy into Switzerland, you'll arrive in Lucerne surrounded by snowcapped mountains and Swiss Alps views. The town has a charming character with swans under wooden bridges. You can discover what the region's known for: chocolate, cheese, and watches. The setting here is really quite different from what you've seen before.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Luzern City (or similar))
Landmarks Chapel Bridge Lion Monument - Day 10
Lucerne to Paris, France
You're leaving Lucerne and heading to Paris, crossing back into France. Upon arrival, your Trip Manager will share some local insights and secrets about the city. Later, you'll climb Montparnasse Tower to see the City of Light sparkling at night, with the Eiffel Tower visible and the lamp-lit bridges below.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Climb Montparnasse Tower for city views
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Montparnasse Tower - Day 11
Paris
Spend this day strolling through the streets of Paris, taking in the architecture and checking out Notre-Dame Cathedral. The Louvre is on your list too with its many galleries to explore. You can grab coffee and crêpes at cafés throughout the day. If it's your last night, there's an optional cabaret show and dinner available.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house
Optional Activities
- Iconic cabaret show with dinner
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral Louvre Champs-Élysées - Day 12
Paris to London
This final morning in Paris, you'll have coffee and a croissant to reflect on your 12-day European journey and the friendships you've made. You'll return to London by coach. A complimentary transfer to CDG airport is included, or you can stay on the coach for the full ride back to London to wrap up your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Complimentary transfer to CDG airport or coach return to London
