Discover the perfect blend of culture, history, and island bliss on this 20-day Best of Central Europe and Greece Tour. Begin your journey in the heart of Europe, exploring iconic cities like Berlin, Prague, Munich, Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest. Each destination offers a rich cultural tapestry, from fairy-tale architecture and imperial grandeur to dynamic city streets and fascinating local traditions. With guided tours, seamless travel, and time to soak in the atmosphere, you'll uncover the stories and soul of Central Europe.
From there, head south to the ancient wonders and sun-soaked islands of Greece. Wander through the timeless ruins of Athens before island-hopping to Mykonos, Santorini, and Ios. Whether you're chasing the perfect sunset, indulging in delicious cuisine, or relaxing on a golden beach, the Greek leg of the journey offers the ultimate in leisure and beauty. With the perfect mix of exploration and relaxation, this tour promises an unforgettable adventure from Europe's cultural heart to its sparkling southern shores.
Embark on an unforgettable 27-day journey with our Best of Central Europe and Greece Tour, where history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes come together in perfect harmony. Explore a rich tapestry of iconic cities and vibrant islands, each brimming with its own unique character and stories. Wander through the imperial grandeur of Vienna, soak up the enchanting charm of medieval towns, and marvel at the stunning Adriatic coastline in Dubrovnik.
Experience the timeless spirit of Athens, the cradle of ancient civilization, before diving into the lively, sun-soaked energy of Mykonos and other stunning Greek islands. This carefully crafted tour blends immersive cultural discoveries, architectural wonders, and moments of relaxation, ensuring you capture the true essence of every destination. Prepare to be captivated by history, beauty, and unforgettable experiences at every turn.
Rediscover the joy of train travel on an extra-special cultural adventure through Spain and Portugal. Using the excellent rail network, we explore the landmarks of Madrid, Seville, Lisbon and Porto. There’s also time to tour Faro and the university city of Coimbra and take a scenic boat ride along the Douro River. With the train seats prebooked and an expert tour leader managing the schedule, you only need to worry about soaking up the culture and sharing the adventure with your small group of like-minded travellers.
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.
We couldn’t get you a time machine. But this? This is the next best thing. Over 10 days, you’ll uncover three of our planet’s most renowned ancient civilisations with your 35-45s crew. Zipping through the skies from one historical spot to another - you’ll see the ruins of the Roman empire. The mighty buildings of the Greek world. And of course, the magnificent Pyramids of Giza (all with local guides!). Trust us, your bucket list is gonna love this one.
Journey from Lisbon to Madrid on this 15-day group tour of Portugal and southern Spain. Explore Lisbon’s historic sites, Montemor-o-Novo’s vineyards, Evora’s Roman and medieval landmarks, and Coimbra’s university. Discover Porto’s Museum, sample port wine, then explore the medieval streets of Obidos. Continue to Merida’s Roman ruins, Cordoba’s Mosque-Cathedral, and Seville’s Cathedral and Plaza de Espana. Experience Jerez’s wine and equestrian art, Ronda’s olive oil, Malaga’s historical sites, and Granada’s Alhambra. Conclude in Madrid with a guided city tour.
Arriving into London, Britain puts its best foot forward with the internationally renowned Chelsea Flower Show. Be on the lookout for the royal, the rich and the famous at the world’s premier garden show. Hop the English Channel and experience the finer things in life as you cruise through the canals of medieval Bruges and witness the world’s largest flower auction in Amsterdam. Live it up at the Loire Valley Chateaux—where the riverside castles at Chenonceau and Chambord flash back to the heyday of the French royal family. The regality continues with a tour of King Louis XIV’s palace of Versailles before the vacation draws to a close at Monet's Garden and water-lily pond.
This 12-day escorted group tour travels from Belgrade in Serbia to Zagreb, capital of Croatia. Along the way it discovers European gems including the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo, Kotor in Montenegro and Mostar, 'City of Bridges'. Ride a heritage train in the mountains of Zlatibor, explore Dubrovnik, Split and Sibenik in Croatia and enjoy a guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park before arriving in Zagreb.
It was so fun. Sorta expensive but we had a great group of people and had a really great time at all the places. They liek to take us to karaoke bars so we didn’t really get to any other cool bars but it was still very fun and u could leave if u wanted.
Overall a great time and out tour leaver was sooooo amazing.
This two week tour of Spain and Portugal sets off from Madrid, visiting Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, the Costa del Sol and more. Cruise the Douro River and taste local Port wine in a Porto wine cellar. Visit the mosque-cathedral of La Mezquita in Cordoba and the second-largest cathedral in the Catholic world in Seville. Admire the mountains of Andalusia and the beaches of the Costa del Sol, sample organic local olive oil and explore the Alhambra palace in Granada. Watch a traditional Flamenco show, visit the ruins of Merida and end your journey back in the Spanish capital.
Discover three of the most popular city destinations of the Iberian Peninsula with guided sightseeing in Madrid, Porto and Lisbon on this 9-day coach tour of Spain and Portugal. Cruise the picturesque Douro River, tuck into authentic Tapas and sample local Port wine on a visit to a Port wine cellar. Explore Aveiro and Salamanca, attend a Fado show in Porto and stop in Merida, home to ancient Roman ruins.
The journey from Budapest to Istanbul is fast becoming one of Europe’s great cultural adventures, encompassing the unique traditions and lifestyles of Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey. For this highlights-packed trip, we explore deeper than anyone else, spending more time in the traditional towns and villages of Hungary, which are too often bypassed, and exploring the great cities of Budapest, Sofia, Bucharest and Istanbul with the expert knowledge of our tour leader and plenty of other adventures along the way.