Take in the best of Lake Maggiore on this 8-day Italy and Switzerland tour. Spend seven nights in the beautiful lakeside town of Baveno, with free time to relax and explore at leisure. Join a guided boat tour to the picturesque Borromean Islands, enjoy a half-day guided tour to Lake Orta and pop into Switzerland aboard a scenic rail journey to Locarno.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lake Maggiore, Baveno
Lake Maggiore, Baveno
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Discover the best of Barcelona, the Costa Brava and wider Catalonia on this 8-day group tour. Stay for 7 nights on the blissful Costa Brava, at a hotel located outside Barcelona. Explore the Catalan capital on a guided sightseeing tour and return later for a leisure day in the city. Enjoy included wine tasting, visit Girona, explore the Dali Museum in Figueres and see the iconic Benedictine abbey at Montserrat. Plus enjoy plenty of free time for eating out, shopping, and relaxing on the beach!
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Catania, Costa Brava, Barcelona
Catania, Costa Brava, Barcelona & Catalonia, Barcelona
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Welcome to 15 days of pure Italian travel immersion with your squad of awesome 35-45 year old travellers. Covering Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and beyond, this one brings you the blissful best of this soul-stirring country. Explore Rome's historical highlights, travel through the streets of Michelangelo's Florence, indulge in some authentic pasta on the Amalfi Coast. Stop by to see the stooping slopes of Sorrento in the breezy winter or the picture perfect Positano for your summery soul. And that's just an aperitivo. Beauty, romance and all the pasta you can fit in; the good life just got even better. That's amore!
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rome, Naples, Amalfi Coast, Flor
Rome, Naples, Amalfi Coast, Florence, Cinque Terre, Milan, Venice
COACH TOUR: Travel from Rome to Venice on this 4-day express tour. Explore the medieval town of Assisi and UNESCO-listed Siena. Take in the highlights of Florence, 'Cradle of the Renaissance' and enjoy free time to further explore at your own pace. In Bologna, see the historic sites and embark on a street food experience before arriving in the Canal City of Venice.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rome, Venice, Florence
Rome, Venice, Florence
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Seeing all the ancient wonders, eating amazing food and exploring great cities with an awesome group of people just makes the best memories. Everything was so easy and well organised. Highly recommend
This was a great trip to explore each city. Personally, this felt a bit more independent type travel (exploring the city by yourself or if you made a friend with them) vs other Contikis (more time with the group). Hotels were great and fantastic locations (centrally located near metros and the main train station). Fantastic free time add ons as well.
Take a ten-day rail-only adventure from Paris to Rome. You’ll start in the City of Lights, then you’ll zoom to Switzerland for a mountain getaway. In Lausanne, see the iconic Cathedral and maybe visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Vineyard Terraces of Lavaux for a wine tasting, then head to Lucerne for incredible views of the lake and surrounding Alps on Mount Pilatus. Take the Gotthard Panorama Express to the city of Bellinzona, where you’ll hop on another cable car for more mountain views. Make your way to Rome, where you’ll have plenty of free time to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World and sit down to a fresh lunch with an Intrepid Foundation partner, Cooperativa Coraggio.
ExplorerTrain tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Paris, Rome, Lausanne, Lake Luce
Paris, Rome, Lausanne, Lake Lucerne, Lucerne, Ticino Valley Natural Park
This tour of Sicily begins in the Taormina area, where the imposing Mt. Etna, Europe's most active volcano, awaits exploration within the vast Park of Etna. Delve into Syracuse's captivating archaeological sites, from the Roman Amphitheatre to the Greek Theatre, and wander through Ortigia's ancient nucleus with its remarkable cathedral. Sign up for a trip to The Temples' Valley in Agrigento to see iconic ancient structures like the Temple of Concorde, the Temple of Hercules, among others. Next up is a coastal boat tour offering breathtaking views of Taormina and opportunities for optional snorkeling at renowned spots like the "Grotta Azzurra." Opt for a captivating excursion to the UNESCO-listed Aeolian Islands of Lipari and Vulcano, soaking in their historical and natural splendor. Dive into the cinematic legacy of The Godfather with visits to Forza D'Agrò and Savoca, revealing iconic filming locations.
SMALL GROUP TOUR: Discover the picturesque coastline, historic cities and mouth-watering food of the Mediterranean island of Sardinia on this 7-day escorted group tour. Enjoy three included gastronomic experiences to sample some of the island's delicious flavours and discover Cagliari and Alghero with included guided touring. See the historic cathedral of Oristano, explore the archaeological site of Palmavera and Tharros, relax with free time in Palau and stroll along the windswept trails of Capo Caccia Natural Reserve.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Hut
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Sardinia, Cagliari, Bosa, Algher
Sardinia, Cagliari, Bosa, Alghero, Palau
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GROUP TOUR: From the Alps to the Adriatic Sea, discover the natural beauty of this northern arm of the Mediterranean on a 9-day tour from Venice to Split. Visit the sprawling Postojna Caves, sample truffles & olive oil in bucolic Istria, and of course admire the scenic waters of Lake Wörth in Austria, Lake Bled in Slovenia, and the Plitvice Lakes in Croatia.
Loved the whole experience- visited all the best countries in Europe, tasted wines, spirits and other European alcohol In cheapest prices. It’s not suitable for asians with dark skin and if you’re over 34 yrs old unless you have a thick skin to not give any reaction to the comments some people make as a joke- only because they are white and still young. Not sure what they are so proud about in those moments. Other than that I enjoyed my time with rest of them. The price was on discount- I had to add on some extra adventures which worth it. Honestly 24 days is finished so quickly. Recommend to all the people who like explore Europe more in less time in cheaper price. Great work contiki, I am on my second one now- in Thailand, this group of approx 30 people is much better than European escapades (just my personal experience).
This tour will take you on a memorable train ride across the major touristic cities of Italy. You’ll begin by exploring Rome, with stunning feats of civilization, modern and age-old alike. Colosseum, Navona Square, Pantheon, Spain Square, and Trevi Fountain are a few places that you can visit. The next place where you’ll take a train would be Florence. History, art, countryside, and delicious food are the gist of what this capital city of Tuscany has in store for you. Accademia and Uffizi Galleries are a must-visit. After Florence, The City of Water, Venice, awaits your arrival. Though the journey to Venice via rail is gorgeous, the city itself has its charm. Riding into a gondola through the Grand Canal and being mesmerized by the city’s beauty should be on your list. In addition, take a walking tour covering St Mark’s Square, Doge's Palace, Bell Tower, etc. Finally, we are at the last city of this train tour—Milan. An epitome of great fashion and design, Milan is a heart stealer. Apart from the latest cultural trends, you can even get a slice of history by visiting the Milan Cathedral. Also, ensure not to miss Leonardo Da Vinci’s stupefying Cenacolo, the Last Supper, which is one of the most famous artworks in the world. This train journey is one of the most popular Italy travel packages, offering a comprehensive tour of Italy's iconic cities.
Explorer
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Explore Italy's Dolomites on this 8-day tour, staying for seven nights in the picturesque lakeside mountain village of Molveno. Visit Bolzano for its art and architecture, then take the Renon Cable Car and Railway for stunning mountain views. Ascend Mendola Mountain by funicular, enjoy scenic vistas, and join an included wine tasting. Explore the historic towns of Caldes and Cles, with visits to Caldes Castle and the Assessorile Palace. Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Garda, explore the lakeside town of Limone, and uncover the colourful streets and Roman history of Trento.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Trentino-South Tyrol, Molveno
Trentino-South Tyrol, Molveno
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