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.
Our first two guides were really great. The travel experience with other passengers was, in general, good.
We have definitely made some good acquaintances that could become friends
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Paris, Madrid, Rome, Florence, V
Paris, Madrid, Rome, Florence, Venice, Salzburg, Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Girona, Chambery, Leysin , Zurich, Milan
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.
Madrid and Budapest anchor the "Best European Panorama" trip, a 17-day city sightseeing tour crafted for senior travelers who appreciate variety and ease. This group journey includes everything needed for a relaxed exploration, from accommodation to transport and meals. With an easy activity level, the pace is leisurely, ensuring ample time to absorb each city’s unique atmosphere. The USP of this tour is its panoramic coverage of Spain and Hungary, providing a broad yet comfortable introduction to Europe’s rich diversity.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Budapest, Madrid, Rome, Florence
Budapest, Madrid, Rome, Florence, Venice, Salzburg, Vienna, Barcelona, Girona, Chambery, Leysin , Zurich, Milan
The trip was good but a few things need to be addressed - the hotels were not very good - wallpapers were peeling, carpets were very dirty and torn and the breakfast was not good. The bus rivers were great but the seats were too close to each other - my tall sons did not have enough legroom. The guides were wonderful and helpful Next time we would like to not be put together with another group that speaks a different language.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rome, Florence, Venice, Perugia
Rome, Florence, Venice, Perugia, Bay Of Naples, Salerno
This trip was perfect for a quick site seeing of Southern Italy. It actually turned out to be one of my favorite trips. The guide was so much fun and very attentive. The transportation and accommodations were very comfortable.
The second tour guide was great loads of information. The others spoke 2 mins in English and 20 mins Spanish. I feel one place to see in a day was enough and we could have seen more in each place.,As the traveling was a lot. Also the hotels at the beginning of the trip were to big and you felt like cattle being herded , I would have been prepared to pay a little extra for better hotel like the last be which was AC sestio Milan. Met loved people along the way .
