European Magic (Winter, Start London, 9 Days)

Your 7-country, 9-day adventure begins in London! After meeting your Contiki crew, you'll board the coach and head towards the English coastline to admire the stunning White Cliffs of Dover. Once across the Channel, you'll arrive in Calais and continue to Amsterdam. In the evening, explore the city's canals, bicycles, and 17th-century gable houses. An optional evening canal cruise offers the perfect opportunity to bond with fellow travelers. Enjoy Amsterdam's vibrant nightlife before settling in for the night at your hotel (or similar).

Spend the morning exploring Amsterdam's charming streets, cafes, and bookshops. After lunch, bid farewell to the Netherlands as you journey to Germany's picturesque Rhine Valley. Known for its premium wines and romantic scenery, this region offers a sensory delight. Enjoy a relaxing evening in the Rhine Valley, with accommodation provided at a local hotel (or similar).

Depart the Rhine Valley and head towards Munich, stopping at a charming medieval town along the way. Explore its cobblestone streets and vibrant market squares. In Munich, enjoy a guided tour of the city, including the famous Glockenspiel. In the evening, immerse yourself in Bavarian culture at a traditional beer hall. Accommodation will be at a local hotel (or similar).

Leave Munich behind and journey through the scenic Bavarian Alps, passing fairytale castles and vineyards. Stop in Innsbruck for lunch and explore its medieval old town, Olympic Ski Jump, and Royal Palace. Continue to Venice, where you'll have the evening to relax and prepare for a full day of exploration. Accommodation will be at a local hotel (or similar).

Spend a full day exploring Venice, starting with a private motoscaffo boat ride to the city's historical heart. Enjoy a guided walking tour, take a traditional gondola ride, or wander the cobbled streets at your leisure. In the evening, consider joining an authentic Venetian 3-course feast. Accommodation will be at a local hotel (or similar).

Say 'ciao' to Venice and head towards Switzerland, passing the stunning Lake Como. Arrive in Lucerne, a fairytale town known for its wooden bridges, cobbled lanes, and picturesque lake setting. Visit the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument before indulging in some Swiss chocolate. Accommodation will be at a local hotel (or similar).

Depart Lucerne and head towards Paris, passing through the beautiful Burgundy wine region. Arrive in the City of Lights and enjoy a night-time tour of its famous landmarks, including a visit to the Montparnasse Tower for panoramic views. Accommodation will be at a local hotel (or similar).

Spend the day exploring Paris at your own pace. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, browse designer boutiques, or get lost in the art at the Louvre Museum. In the evening, enjoy VIP seats and dinner at the iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret show. Accommodation will be at a local hotel (or similar).

Enjoy a final morning in Paris with coffee and croissants before boarding the coach for the journey back to London. En route, pass by the historical battlefields of the Valley of the Somme and Vimy Ridge. Arrive in London, where you'll bid farewell to your travel companions and start dreaming of your next adventure.