I wanted more of Austria, both the travel manager and bus driver were awesome! I think a little less time in Venice as it got a bit boring after 6 hours.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Hostel, Villa
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
London, Paris, Bordeaux, San Seb
London, Paris, Bordeaux, San Sebastian, Barcelona, French Riviera, Pisa, Florence, Sorrento, Rome, Venice, Salzburg, Prague, Berlin, Amsterdam
We can't say enough about how wonderful it was! Not only did we get to experience 10 different countries and the sites and culinary experiences they offered, but we met some really fun travel mates along the way. Some hotels were better than others, but they were all super clean, provided a good breakfast, a bar for a nightcap, and most importantly, a comfortable bed. Our driver Chris was amazing, and our tour leader Steve was the absolute best - knowledgeable, organized, entertaining, and ultra-personable. The bus rides went quickly with frequent comfort stops, times for naps and time for reading/puzzles, and a couple trivia contests. We are already looking into our next Expat tour!!
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
10-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rome, Amsterdam, Ghent, Avignon
Rome, Amsterdam, Ghent, Avignon, Geneva, Munich, Rhine, Paris, Florence, French Riviera, Barcelona
I have had the wonderful pleasure of touring with you, the tour was well executed. The experiences are amazing and very unique. So much fun and I will tour again. I will recommend.
Discover the charm and history of Eastern Europe on the Serbia, Romania & Bulgaria Discovered - 12 days tour. This easy-paced journey, perfect for experienced travelers and seniors, takes you from the vibrant streets of Belgrade to the cultural richness of Sofia. Along the way, explore the capitals of Bucharest and Sofia, stand in awe at Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania, and stroll the medieval lanes of Brasov.
Venture beyond the cities to uncover Bulgaria’s rural heart in Arbanasi and Veliko Tarnovo, and immerse yourself in the ancient atmosphere of Plovdiv. This tour package’s standout feature is its comprehensive blend of iconic sites and lesser-known gems, offering a true insider’s look at the region’s culture and history—all with comfortable accommodations and seamless group logistics.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Honestly I really enjoyed everything. But if I had to pinpoint a favourite I think it would be how often we saw the northern lights. Due to the extreme weather conditions - a blizzard in October, we saw them almost every night which I think makes us really lucky, as I was expecting it to be much harder to see them. Additionally, I was pleasantly surprised by the adaptability of our day plans by our TM and Driver when we needed to be kept safe, and had delays to departures on some days due to snow, icy roads, and strong winds - we still managed to see everything we would have in the end and made some surprise pit stops too! I was super stoked with the glacier hike, but it would be even more incredible if it was longer. The only way I think this trip could be improved would be to have the start time earlier so the first day is actually a full day, and start the travel straight away! Why do we need to stay in Reykjavík on the first and last night? It could easily be changed to make the trip feel like you see even a tiny bit more.
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Hostel
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Reykjavik, Midgard Base Camp, Ki
Reykjavik, Midgard Base Camp, Kirkjubaejarklaustur, Vik
The trip was amazing. I wis I continued on and did more of the trip with all the great people I met. The trip manager worked hard to make sure everyone got to do all the activities they wanted and our coach driver ensured we made it safely to every location. The highlights were definitely all the fun activities and making so many new friends.
Initially before booking the trip I thought it was extremely overpriced.
However(our tour guide) was fantastic. He made the trip worth every penny and was extremely organised and knowledgeable. The locations were great, and the activities were really cool.
was a fantastic character, and became a friend by ensuring we all had fun. He looked after and catered for everyone’s needs and requirements, promoting safety above all else, and more than once went the extra mile to ensure we all had a great time (joining myself at CrossFit and his traditional dance moves were personal highlights).
I hope he gets the recognition he deserves, as I would love to book a similar trip with Contiki in future because of this great experience.
I would also recommend that you include huacachina in future - I went there on my own and it was one of the coolest experiences - maybe this could be added as an extra at the beginning of the trip.
Adventure
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Home-stay
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lima, Cusco, Puerto Maldonado, S
Lima, Cusco, Puerto Maldonado, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes, Arequipa, Puno