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.
The Expat Explore European Highlights tour in November 2024 was incredible! Every destination, from Venice's canals to Rome's ancient landmarks and Florence's Renaissance charm, was perfectly curated. The guides were knowledgeable, the itinerary seamless, and the autumn scenery breathtaking. Accommodations were comfortable, and the group dynamic made the trip even more special. This tour was the perfect blend of culture, history, and adventure—a truly unforgettable experience. Highly recommend!
This is definitely a highlights tour! You pack so much into such a short period of time, you almost forget where you were and what you had for breakfast at the end of each day. The scenery is truly incredible, we won't be forgetting this trip any time soon. My only feedback to future customers is make sure you understand the optional activities and if you have questions, ask your tour leader. We had one activity change slightly and we wish we had asked a few more questions (overall only a minor thing and did not impact the wider experience).
Absolutely enjoyed the tour. Rachelle our tour leader was so organized and kept us on point with everything on our schedule. Garbor our driver is the best ever! Such a wonderful, clean, loving, understanding person who made the trip so enjoyable while on the road. Loved the whole experience and the people my daughter and I got to meet and become friends with.
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).