Lisbon, Barcelona, and Madrid—explore these captivating cities on a 9-day guided city sightseeing tour from Portugal to France. Designed for mature travelers seeking comfort and convenience, this group trip features hotel stays, transport, and meals, ensuring a stress-free experience. The unique selling point is the combination of Iberian and French highlights, delivering a journey rich in culture and variety without the need for strenuous activity.
The Barcelona part of the trip was very disjointed as we kept changing tour guides and overlapping other tours. The pick up times were always late and the Praga Hotel was very small and cramped.
Journey from one ancient city to another on this nine-day overland trip across Greece to Istanbul. Discover the age-old temples of Athens, the Royal Tomb of Phillip, the Hospital Complex of Edirne and the culinary city of Thessaloniki. Along the way, make a stop at the floating monastery of Vistonida Lake, learn about silk in the shops of Soufli and meet women from the Pomak minority group, all before crossing the border to Turkey. With so much history and culture to explore, and local leaders from both nations guiding the way, you’ll get to know these two worlds in no time.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Istanbul, Athens, Skiathos, Thes
Istanbul, Athens, Skiathos, Thessaloniki, Xanthi, Alexandroupolis, Edirne
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Discover the treasures of the Balkan Riviera on this unforgettable journey through Albania, Montenegro and Croatia. From Tirana to Dubrovnik, explore ancient towns, dramatic coastlines and cultural gems. Wander through Ottoman-era fortresses, cruise the Bay of Kotor and see the historic walls of Dubrovnik, soaking in the region’s rich history and breathtaking landscapes.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Dubrovnik, Tirana, Vlore, Budva
Dubrovnik, Tirana, Vlore, Budva, Budva
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From Berlin’s energy to Paris’s romance, the 'Full Germany Circuit, Ending in Paris' tour offers a 9-day adventure through two of Europe’s most captivating cities. Perfect for seniors, this group tour features comfortable hotels, organized transport, and included meals, with sightseeing designed at an easy pace. What distinguishes this trip is its seamless transition from Germany to France, providing a taste of both cultures within a concise, expertly managed itinerary—ideal for those who cherish cultural variety without the rush.
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.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Paris, Rome, Lausanne, Milan, Venice
Paris, Rome, Lausanne, Milan, Venice
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The 'Madrid, Basque Country and Paris' walking tour invites travelers to experience the best of Spain and France in nine easygoing days. Starting in Madrid and ending in Paris, this group trip covers highlights such as San Sebastian and Bilbao, all with the reassurance of guided sightseeing, comfortable accommodations, and included meals. Designed with mature guests in mind, the tour’s unique draw is its smooth progression from Spanish culinary capitals to the artistic splendor of Paris, making for an engaging and balanced European journey.
Embark on a captivating journey through Spain and Portugal, starting with a warm welcome in Madrid. Explore the city’s rich history and vibrant modernity, including iconic landmarks like the Royal Palace and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Travel to Portugal, where you’ll discover the ancient city of Porto with its UNESCO-listed heritage, enjoy a scenic Douro River cruise, and experience a traditional Fado show. Continue to Coimbra, Aveiro, and Batalha, where you’ll visit UNESCO World Heritage sites and picturesque towns. In Lisbon, explore historic districts, enjoy scenic views, and indulge in the local cuisine — all part of our affordable Portugal tour packages. Conclude your adventure with a visit to Merida’s Roman ruins before returning to Madrid for a memorable farewell dinner.
Traveling solo can be overwhelming, but the team made me feel safe, seen, and taken care of throughout the 9 days. Every detail was handled with care, from airport pickup to checking in at luxury hotels and the cruise.
My guide, Hany, was simply the best. He had a deep understanding of Egypt’s history, answered all questions with enthusiasm, and shared local insights you won’t find in books. The trip felt intimate and real, especially in Nubia and Abu Simbel where we connected with locals.
The Nile cruise was peaceful and elegant, the food was fresh and delicious, with options for vegetarians too. Staff were warm and generous, always offering help with a smile.
I left Egypt not just with beautiful memories, but with a sense of connection. This wasn’t a cookie cutter tour, it was crafted with heart.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-79 yrs
Operated in
english, french, german, italian, spanish
Destinations
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Sphinx, Col
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Sphinx, Colossi Of Memnon, Kom Ombo
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Step into the heart of the Iberian Peninsula on a 9-day Spanish odyssey visiting seven destinations, including Madrid, Seville, and Barcelona. Dive into Andalusian culture with flamenco evenings, explore Alhambra’s storied halls, and roam the Gothic Quarter’s labyrinthine streets. With guided tours, quality hotel stays, and daily breakfasts included, your journey blends history, flavor, and architectural marvels into one rich adventure.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Gran
Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Granada, Valencia
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This trip includes all the well know sites you could want. Egypt is absolutely amazing and you won't be disappointed with what you see. Each attraction you visit is unique and an amazement. The accommodation is lovely and food good. Be prepared for early mornings, eg some were 2.30am! Also be prepared for lots of steps, and to fit in a lot in one day. It is exhausting but well worth it, perhaps just book a day or two to recover when you get home!
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
The tour was incredible. There were times we drove more than toured areas so that was a little bit of a bummer but the countries were very spread out so I understand. Only thing was the BMW Welt was a little boring and would have been more fun taking a tour of the olympia park and learned more about the Munich massacre but we got to walk down to it on our own.
Was a good tour all things considered with the weather being so stormy. Hotels were great, breakfasts were super.
It would be better if the tour groups size was smaller and the buses were smaller and filled with only one language group.
One of the male guides told off colour jokes in Portuguese, not appropriate in mixed groups.
For the parts of the tour that were cancelled due to bad weather, we were not offered a small refund or other option to do.
Hotels should not be outside of the towns as food choices for supper were very limited at least 4 times.
Herin was to book an extra night in Madrid for us and did not. He quoted a much higher price than the hotel gave us.