Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
Do you want to explore more of Skopje and get the chance to escape the city for a few hours? Combine a Skopje walking tour with a visit to Matka valley, a unique natural area near Skopje.
In the morning, walk around the city center and Skopje old bazaar with our experienced and professional tour guide. See some of the city's highlights, both old and new, including the Mother Theresa Memorial House and her statue at the main pedestrian zone in Skopje; Gate Macedonia and the main square in Skopje; the remains of the old Skopje railway station which is now a city museum; the Macedonian parliament and the iconic stone bridge. Also, pass by the new archeological museum, the Museum of Macedonian Struggle, the Holocaust museum, and the Church of St Spas (The Holy Salvation). Visit inside the Fortress Kale.
After the tour, at around 11 am, you will be picked up by our driver to visit Matka Valley. There are a lot of possibilities to escape from city life here, depending on your preference. Take a boat trip to the entrance of Cave Vrelo or alternatively, hop aboard a kayak or raft and see the Treska River canyon by water. Or simply walk along the lake and enjoy the nature. Explore a canyon littered with monasteries, medieval ruins, and natural caves by Lake Matka, Macedonia's first artificial lake. Do not miss to peek at the entrance of Cave Vrelo, one of the deepest underwater caves in Europe.
We'll have a coffee break at a nearby restaurant before heading back to Skopje.
Local boat rides
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a historical city ruled over by many empires of the bygone years. It is a city where modern meets classic, where present collides with past, to create a unique cityscape and culture.
This '4 Days Istanbul Package' is a tour designed to offer extensive tour of Istanbul's major highlights. The main attractions of this tour include Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar. In addition to the city's top attractions, you will also be taking a cruise trip along the Bosphorus Strait and making an intercontinental commute across the Bosphorus Bridge.
It's a small group tour, so you will get to explore the historical and cultural heritage of the city more intimately.
You will also be enjoying the convenience of airport pick-up and drop-off and breakfast services in this tour.
After a day of sightseeing, you are of course free to explore on your own or find a restaurant of your choosing for dinner.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
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Self-drive or vehicle rental
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Our adventure begins through the countryside following the centenary tram line, towards Colares. You will have the opportunity to see the simplicity of our typical villages, and se the oldest Wine Cellar in the country, where you can get to know a little of Portugal's winemaking traditions, which remain intact, from the ancient times to the present day (not available on Sundays).
Head to the coast, meet the considered “Santorini of Portugal”, – a small village between the ocean and the cliffs!
Continue on the coast line towards the most famous beaches in the area, and as we are getting there ahead of the crowds, lucky enough to enjoy the vast ocean avoiding the vast “ocean of people”.
Time for lunch at a 100% local restaurant where you will delight our typical dishes and good regional wine, on the top of the mountain.
Through paths and trails, we continue our adventure taking you to our secret location, that can only be reached with the help of a 4×4 jeep. You will lose your breath with this magnificent setting, that you will never forget!
We challenge you for some “off the beaten tracks”? Hold on tight, we will cross the mountain on “Adventure” mode! Let's “raise some dust” on our way to, Pena Palace.
We can let you at Sintra Station, OR Historical Center, where you can explore Quinta da Regaleira, and we help with the tickets.
Do you dare to join us on this adventure?
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
The perfect mix of group activities and all-important YOU time.
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Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-39 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
London, Rome, Venice, Munich, Au
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Are you looking for something unique out of Istanbul? This seven-day West Black Sea Tour offers an amazing route, which will take you away from the stressful city environment.
Starting from amazing Sile, we head to Agva to discover its pure natural beauty. Then, we will drive east along the West Black Sea toward Akcakoca, enjoying the beautiful scenery on the way. We will visit the old city of Akcakoca and other local attractions, including Genoese Castle.
Next up in our destinations are Bolu, home to the beautiful Lake Abant, and then the town of Safranbolu, famed for Ottoman architecture. The last stop of our tour is Amasra, a beautiful Black Sea port town, where we will tour its local attractions before returning to Istanbul to end our trip.
Sightseeing ToursWalking tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
1-85 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Istanbul, Black Sea Region, Ağva
Istanbul, Black Sea Region, Ağva, Akcakoca, Lake Abant, Safranbolu, Amasra
Join us on this guided trip and discover some of the most popular highlights located in the western and central parts of the country. Fly from Istanbul to Ephesus on the second day of this trip and discover the highlights of this ancient city. Then continue your journey to Pamukkale and Cappadocia before returning back to the capital city at the end.
Land transport during this trip will be provided by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles. Simply sit back and enjoy discovering the highlights of Turkey. The flights from and to Istanbul that we generally use are listed below. However, this may vary due to availability reasons.
From Istanbul: Departure between 07:00 am & 07:30 am, landing in Izmir between 08:00 am & 08:30 am.
From Cappadocia: Departure between 19:00 to 21:30 and landing in Istanbul between 20:30 & 23:00.
Please scroll down to the itinerary section for more details.
This 8-day itinerary showcases the best of Portugal, from the historic streets of Porto to the vineyard-clad hills of Douro Valley, the fairytale allure of Sintra, and the coastal charm of Cascais. Experience a tapestry of culture, breathtaking landscapes, and the genuine warmth of the Portuguese people. Begin your adventure in the charming city of Porto, where historic neighborhoods and the scenic Douro River await your exploration. Journey to the enchanting Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Travel by train to Lisbon, witnessing the picturesque scenery that connects the two cities
This action-packed eight-day tour of Turkey offers an ideal overview to this diverse and beautiful country. You do not need to worry about flights, overland transport or hotel bookings, as all logistics are taken care of. Sit back and relax as you visit some of the most impressive sites in the country, including bustling cities, ancient ruins, natural wonders, and more.
Included in this itinerary are historic destinations like Ephesus and Hierapolis as well as famous natural landmarks like Pamukkale and Cappadocia.
The flights from and to Istanbul that we generally use are listed below:
From Istanbul: The flight leaves at around 07:00 to 07:30 am and arrives in Izmir between 08:00 and 08:30 am.
From Cappadocia: The flight leaves between 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm and arrives in Istanbul between 9:30 pm and 11:00 pm.
(Note: The schedule may vary as per flight availability)
Join us on this three-day tour of Liguria, one of the most beautiful coastal regions in Europe, is a popular destination for gourmets and active visitors. This region is well known for its wide variety of landscapes within its territory. Its sea and mountains, its gently shaped bays, quiet villages and fine cuisine, as well as the right climate for a peculiar vegetation, are all traits envied by the rest of Italy.
In just a few days, you will be able to explore this region, its history, culture and culinary highlights, by always taking your time and doing everything at your own pace along the route, which has been accurately selected for you.
The gateway to Europe? It can be a maze of confusion for the new kid in town. But hey, we got you. With your centrally-located hotel and included tix to the Hop On Hop Off bus, you can skip the weeks of fumbling with maps, catching wrong trains & accidentally eating at all the wrong places. You'll get easy access to see some of the top attractions in the city (and so much more!). These 3 days will leave you like a true local. Oh, and our experts at the Contiki Travel Hub in the Royal National courtyard will fill you in all the deets of the best foodie spots & hidden gems in town too!
Dolmabahçe Palace, recent residence for Ottoman Sultans built by two Ottoman architects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan on a 110.000 m² area and served as the main administrative center
of the Ottoman Empire. Famous with great collection of European antiquity, furniture and
4.5 tons chandelier, the palace has 285 rooms and 46 halls.
Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
Çamlıca Hill, famous for its widest bird’s eye panoramic view of İstanbul from Marmara Sea to the Black Sea, gives a chance to see the Bosphorus and Golden Horn from one of the best point of the highest and most appealing places of the city.
Day 1:
Early morning pick up from city center hotels and transfer to airport in Istanbul for flight to Cappadocia. Meeting at Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport and transfer to Cappadocia to meet with the group and guide.
Departure and walk through the “Fairy Chimneys” in Devrent Valley, Paşabağ (Monks’) Valley, practice pottery production with the ancient technique in Avanos. Visit to Göreme, the "open-air museum“ holding the earliest churches and chapels carved in fairy chimneys presenting finest examples of frescoes. Uçhisar Castle, the highest point in the region.
Lunch will be during the tour.
Dinner and overnight at a 4* hotel in Cappadocia
Day 2
Departure after breakfast for panoramic view of the Hospital Monastery. Walk into the “wonderland” at Kızılçukur (Red Valley) and the village of Çavuşin with rock-cut dwellings. Underground City of Kaymaklı, rock-cut city beneath the earth up to 8-9 levels where early Christians used to hide from Roman and Byzantine persecution. Explore the rock formations in Çatalkaya. A fantastic overview of the fairy chimneys from Esentepe. Pigeon Valley, greatest collection of pigeon nests in the world
Evening transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for flight back to Istanbul. Arrive to Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotels