European Discovery Classic

Now it's time to pour some sunlight on the agenda & take in the beauty of canals, crooked buildings, obscure museums & a café culture like no other.
After the scenic journey of fairytale castles, vineyards and valleys, you'll be charmed before we even arrive in Germany's famous Rhine Valley. This back-in-time town is our wine tasting host for the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Included Experiences:
See the River Rhine
Take in the breath-taking scenery of the River Rhine.

Goodbye Munich, hello mountains. We're hitting the road in search of lands so sweet they made The Sound of Music.
Innsbruck - This part of the world is famous for adventure sports, so best put your name next to the optional White Water Rafting and get in the spirit of things. After some adventure time, its time to head to this famous Olympic town and your jaw will drop at the sight of the famous ski jump, and you'll have a chance to soak up the medieval old town atmosphere!

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Wake up with the gorgeous snow capped Alps as your backdrop roamers, we have a bountiful breakfast and a floating city in Italy to tend to. Life's tough!
Venice - You'll think you've seen enough beauty for one day after taking in the Central Austrian Alps & the Brenner Pass en route to Italy. And then we'll arrive in Venice & your jaw will hit the floor over hidden lanes, story book bridges & a private canal boat ride.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Included Experiences
Cruise on a Motoscafo to Venice
Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice
Venice: with a local guide
Get an ‘insider’s tour’ of the famous city of canals from a local expert. See all the landmarks and learn a few pearls of wisdom along the way.

Farewell floating city, but Italy, we're not done with you yet, our next destination - the Eternal City of Rome is just around the corner.
The afternoon will really take it up a notch as we uncover Italian icons in the country's capital of Rome, as you get a glimpse of its glory by night. Gelato, pizza and ancient monuments - perfetto!

Meals: Breakfast

Included Experiences:
Indulge in Gelato
We’ll take you to our fave gelateria and treat you to the creamy Italian dessert. You’re so welcome!
Tour Rome on Foot
Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!

Rome wasn't built in a day - so get up and get going early to make the most of this ancient city. Hit the streets for your own discoveries. Learn a thing or two as you pass the Colosseum, throw coins in fountains and sip espresso in a pretty street watching Italian life float by.

Meals: Breakfast

We may be hitting the road again, but we're not done with Italy just yet. We have one more city to lust over…
The dome of Duomo Cathedral sits above the city, making certain we know we have arrived in Florence. Take a moment to take in the unique beauty of this beautiful city, where culture and la dolce vita is evident in every direction you look. We'll become history buffs on a guided walking tour, before we learn the art of leather. Tonight you can choose to begin your Tuscan love affair at an optional dinner - think olives, cured meats, crostini & wine.

Meals: Breakfast

Included Experiences
Florence Walking Tour
See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Gioo’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence.

Say a fond farewell to Italy, and hello to the land of creamy chocolate, cheese and not to mention watches. Hello Switzerland!
Lucerne - Swans float under wooden bridges, snowcapped mountains stand regally behind us & chocolate tastes like heaven on earth. You're in the Swiss Alps & you cannot wipe the smile off your face!

Meals: Breakfast

Included Experiences:
See Cultural Gems in Lucerne
Check out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument

Out with the altitude, in with the inner-city Parisian bliss. Once we've crossed the border out of Switzerland, we will be coasting through the pretty wine producing region of Burgundy before our arrival in Paris.

Paris - Ah, we've finally arrived in the city of love! So, of course, we're starting with a gorgeous French dinner. Afterwards, you're free to do what you please. Enjoy a glass of fine wine, explore trendy fashion, or even soak in iconic sights! Finally, we'll end the night with jawdropping city views from the Montparnasse Tower.
Heads up, our Paris plans might shift during the Summer Olympics due to city restrictions, impacting our Illuminations Tour of the city along with other possible disruptions. We're on it, crafting alternative experiences for your safety and enjoyment. Your understanding means the world to us!

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Included Experiences:
Take a tour of Paris
Take a dreamy stroll across the charming streets and famous spots in Paris. Bet this is what your insta-profile was craving!
Enjoy the View from the Montparnasse Tower
Climb to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower for an unbeatable vista of the ‘City of Light’.

It's time to stroll the dreamy streets of Paris, moan over haute couture you can't afford, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral whilst juggling coffee and crêpes, & get artsy at the many museums of the Louvre. Just don't wear yourself out, you will probably want to get involved with a ticket to an iconic cabaret show and dinner. With your last night looming, make it one to remember in the city of lights.

Meals: Breakfast

Included Experiences:
Visit a French Perfumery
Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).

Soak up your last dose of Paris this morning over a coffee and croissant and marvel at how much you've seen. And, how close you've grown to your new Contiki pals. Sob! Hop back on the coach for a complimentary transfer to CDG airport this morning, or stay onboard for the ride back to London. Plenty of time to start planning the next reunion...
Calais
Dover
London - What a journey! Say a fond farewell to the group as you wrap up the trip on arrival in London.

Meals: Breakfast