East meets West on this 10 day trip through the distinctly cool, modern vibes & rich history of Europe's capital cities and lesser-known gems. From the one & only Berlin alongside Prague, Amsterdam, Salzburg, Verona, Venice, Rome & more, we’ll flutter from tasting locally-distilled schnaps at an alpine farm, to personal guided tours through royal castles, to private cruises along the iconic canals & islands of Venice, to nights out in eclectic clubs filled with hipster locals, staying in centrally located hostels all the way.
Enhance your ANZAC experience & see the best of Turkey in our 10 day tour. Start your tour in Istanbul and experience an unforgettable cruise along the magnificent Bosphorus. View the astonishing natural formations of caves and fairy chimneys in Cappadocia and bathe in the natural healing pools of Pamukkale. Visit Troy, Pergamum and the ancient wonder of Ephesus. Then head to Gallipoli to pay respect to fallen Soldiers at Anzac Cove and be a part of the National Services for Australians or New Zealanders.
Although described as a fast paced tour(which it was), it was a good introduction to visiting Portugal with many highlights as well as vising some lesser known parts. As someone who had not been to Portugal before and as it is so easy to get to from the UK, it was a taster for maybe visiting the country again and exploring other regions.
Discover two of the most beautiful countries in Northern Europe with this self-drive tour of Ireland and Scotland! Your journey will begin in Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, known for its museums, churches, and galleries. From there you will drive to Connemara, famous for its beautiful lakes and mountainous scenery, and visit Galway, one of the most breathtaking cities in Ireland. Explore the Ring of Kerry, unraveling the beauty of mother nature as you come across powerful panoramic views, and drive around the Dingle Peninsula before you explore Limerick, a magnificent medieval city oozing with history. From there you will board a flight to Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, and drive to Stirling, to see one of the most beautiful castles in the country. Discover Loch Lomond, the largest lake in Great Britain, and drive to Oban, a holiday resort town with delicious seafood. See the Isle of Skye, the largest and most beautiful of the Hebridean Islands. See if you can spot Nessie at Loch Ness Lake and travel to Perth. Finally, you will travel to Fife, a captivating coastline brimming with fishing villages, and make your way back to Edinburgh, where your 16-day self-drive tour of Ireland and Scotland will come to an end on a magnificent note!
Overall we had a wonderful time. We are looking at other itineraries.
But I have some suggestions. It would be nice to have a meet and greet at the first dinner. To state our names and where we are from etc. so it doesn't take a week to know everyone's name.
I thought the first and last day were very confusing. We didn't have clear direction where to go and where to meet and what the plan was.
I wish we had more information about the additional events prior to booking them like where, what, and menus. Some menus we would have passed on.
Before visiting the shores of Gallipoli, discover some of the most fascinating sites of Turkey in our 11 Day ANZAC Day tour. Ravel in the magic of Cappadocia from high above in a hot air balloon. Soak in the famous natural spa pools of Pamukkale and experience the best preserved ruins and ancient wonders of Ephesus. Visit the ever popular Trojan horse in Troy, before embarking on the emotional and unforgettable experience of Gallipoli.
Join a two hour tour exploring the Dutch Golden Age through the eyes of the most fabulous paintings of the Dutch Masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals or Jan Steen. By giving historical background information and explaining also the lives of different painters we will be able to sketch a total picture of this incredible century during which Amsterdam from a small fishing village became a world player pioneering international trade and establishing new world order based on new values for a "New World". This exhilarating journey will make the 17th century come alive and speak to you in the way in which it is still relevant today.
Our tour was well planned with variety and interesting points of interest. Everything was done top notch. Travel Director was amazing. Had incredible knowledge, and was so personable and the driver provided us with safe transportation. Thank you for making our vacation so special.
Get ready to see two of the most famous landmarks and fascinating cities in Northern Europe with this tour of Scandinavia! Your journey will begin in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark and a breathtaking city that is known for its magnificent mix of modern architecture and fairy tale structures, delicious cuisine, and gorgeous canals. See the Tivoli Gardens, home to one of the oldest operating wooden roller coasters in the world and take some photos of The Little Mermaid in the place where the famous tale originated. From there you will pass by Helsingor, the City of Hamlet, home to the extraordinary Kornberg Castle, and travel to Jonkoping, a Swedish city situated on the shores of Lake Vattern. Your next destination will be Stockholm, the capital city of Sweden and home to the legendary Nobel Prize Museum and the Vasa Museum-Ship. Take your time to explore this scenic and cosmopolitan capital before your tour comes to an end!
Tour Spain and Portugal's pin-up attractions on this 22-day western European adventure. Start in Barcelona – the epitome of all things stylish, cultural and fashionable – before continuing on to Pamplona, Longrono and the glorious beaches of San Sebastian. Then soak up art and history in Madrid, be staggered by the grandeur of Alhambra Palace in Granada and take in the dramatic spectacle of a flamenco performance in Seville. Travel to Portugal to chill out in the Algarve, get chatty with Lisbon locals in the Bairro Alto and taste some sweet port wines in Porto. Back in Spain, visit Santiago de Compostela en route back to Madrid.
Scandinavia has astonishing sightseeing for those who like nature or history. The experience was even better with Contiki. Ollie our trip manager and Tamas our drive provide a lot of historical information, curiosities and we were able to drive to some other places for sightseeing. Highly recommend it.
Well planned itinerary. Excellent travel director and driver . I wanted to do this tour for quite sometime. And I am so happy I did it. The trip was fun. I love all the places we visited, from rich history, architecture, charming towns to scenic views. Amazing and memorable experience!
It was a great experience with many highlights throughout our tour. We particularly enjoyed the many immersive stops (i.e. wine tasting, weaving, truffle hunting, pasta making, etc.) in addition to our guided tours. Our tour guide, was very well versed, knowledgeable, and helpful and provided good insights and tips throughout our trip. I can't imagine someone else doing a better job than she did! The local experts were also on top of their games.