Europe

Last Updated: Aug. 20, 2010

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Europe is easily one of the most diverse regions of the world. With over 40 countries linked together on the second smallest continent in the world, the variety and range of cultures and experiences Europe provides is simply second to none. With over 60 itineraries as well as custom and charter tour, Contiki’s Europe provides something for every traveler, adventurer, vacationer or holiday maker.

Countries

Italy, France and Spain are but a few of the Countries Contiki visits in Europe

Sights and Attractions

From art museums, monuments, ancient wonders and historical sights to beaches, alps and bars and clubs Europe has some of the most famous Sights and Attractions in the world

European Tour Advice

From what to pack to spending money, and what shoes – Our European Tour and Travel Advice has got it covered!

Language

You don’t need to be a language expert to travel through Europe. Your Tour Manager will help you out with the local lingo but if you’d like to know a little before you go check out some of our European Language Basics

Visas

Check out information and links on visas for travelling in Europe.

Accommodation

Check out where you stay during Concept/budget tours, some of the hotels we use on our Time Out/Superior/Hotel Tours and what you should expect when traveling on a Camping Tour

Optional Excursions

Contiki’s Optional Excursions are offered to help personalize your tour and help you make the most of your free time.

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  1. Hi there! I’m curious about one thing. Um where, how and what do I need to do for a holiday Visa. Cause I want to do a Europe Tour sometime next year. I want to get all of it all ready. HELP! lol..

  2. Hi Im doin Italy Espresso for 12 Nov 2010. Anyone doin it?

  3. i am from australia, anyone going on the road to athens tour leaving 7/09/2010?

  4. Hey guys, i’m from Australia me and friend are doing European Magic 9 days on October 16 2010, is there anyone else doing it? add me on facebook :)

    MissTraMissTra posted 28 days ago Flag as Inappropriate
  5. Anyone going on the European Vista – 21 day tour departing on the 18th Sept. Im going solo so give us an email at chae_calder@hotmail.com – would like to get to know anyone before i go :) cheers x

    Default_avatarExplorer1201649 posted on Aug. 03, 2010 Flag as Inappropriate
  6. hi anyone going on the italian espresso 11 sept 2010. i am from sa and am going solo

    Default_avatarJanet posted on Aug. 02, 2010 Flag as Inappropriate
  7. Hey Contiki reps or travelers – am trying to decide between doing the Spanish Spree during the summer vs. the winter. Ibiza would be fun but there’s a pretty substantial price difference. Am wondering if winter (October?) would be more worth it.

    Any advice?????

    Default_avatarExplorer1172343 posted on Jul. 26, 2010 Flag as Inappropriate
  8. Hi Guys

    My name is Sumeshni from Durban, South Africa. Im doing the 9 days European Magic from 16-24 October. Im travelling solo. Is there anyone in SA doing this one?
    So excited:)

    Sumeshni Sumeshni posted on Jul. 23, 2010 Flag as Inappropriate
  9. Hey Sher,

    If your doing the one on the 31st of August then yep i’m on that

    Default_avatarStephK posted on Jul. 12, 2010 Flag as Inappropriate
  10. Hey I’m thinking of going on the 14 day “Greek Island Hopping” tour at the end of August 2010. I might be coming solo. Anyone else thinking of doing this one?

    SherSher posted on Jul. 05, 2010 Flag as Inappropriate
  11. hello all, is anyone doing the Italian Espresso (9 days) starting July 2nd?

    LeonLeon posted on Jun. 21, 2010 Flag as Inappropriate
  12. hey everyone…
    Im doing the 19 day european inspiration on the 17th of october 2010…
    be great to get onto some people doing the same trip!!!!
    Aimee

    Aimee 101Aimee 101 posted on Jun. 18, 2010 Flag as Inappropriate
  13. europe is amazing _ like it

  14. hi guys if u are doing greek island hopping i just got back from it yesterday
    AMAZING here are tips
    bring small bags for tAking out at night
    advil u will be hungover everyday and barocca
    bathers x2 and a towel (u will get charged in ios better to take ur own
    i didnt take a hairstraightner or a hairdryer everyone has one and there are hairdriers in hotel (beach hair is the way to go)
    hard case for ur cameria u can wear around ur sholder
    cool necklases in santorini i bought some from home just wear them with singlets and cute shirts
    take a international phone card be sure it works before you leave.
    camera memory card
    ipod is a must!!!!!
    eye mask is a MUST!!!
    dont bring a book u wont read it
    DO NOT PACK MUCH PACK LIGHTLY THERE ARE STRAIS AND ITS A PAIN IN THE ASS TRUST ME TAKE MORE MONEY AND LITTLE AMOUNT OF CLOTHES 3-4 GOING OUT DRESSES NEAT THONGS
    ios is apparently not good for shopping it was amazing for cheap dresses etc
    go to athens a day earlier go to h and m and shop its pretty cheap
    DO NOT BRING HIGH HEALS I BOUGHT 3 AND NEVER WORE THEM
    BE READY TO DRINK EAT LOTS OF FRUIT BEFORE U GO
    PILLOW CASE TRUST ME AND DONT USE THE BEDDING IN CUPBOARD
    find a supermarket to get booze and snacks for in room
    try everything
    dont do the optionals
    athens tour (take hope on hop off bus)
    santorini by day
    volcano
    and if u get BAYDEN BE GOOD TO HIM HES AMAZING
    also try a jimmys dream in Ios

    good luck detox before u go

    Default_avatarExplorer1157607 posted on Jun. 04, 2010 Flag as Inappropriate
  15. Hey! I’m going on the European Panaorama Tour 9th August, anyone else going??

    Default_avatarExplorer1185665 posted on Jun. 01, 2010 Flag as Inappropriate
  16. hey guys.
    im doing the 46 day camping europe trip on 14th august
    anyone else?

    Default_avatarjordan cooper posted on May. 31, 2010 Flag as Inappropriate
  17. Hi is anyone doing the European Whirl departing 1 August 2010? if so email me on me_lea14@hotmail.com

    Leah

    Default_avatarExplorer1181436 posted on May. 09, 2010 Flag as Inappropriate
  18. heyy guysss is anyone doing the ultimate european tour plus greek island option 25th may??

    Default_avatarExplorer1149755 posted on May. 04, 2010 Flag as Inappropriate
  19. Anyone doing European Impressions May 25-June 13, join our facebook group http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#!/group.php?gid=100157350028598&ref=ts

    CiaraCiara posted on Apr. 21, 2010 Flag as Inappropriate
  20. hi my name is erin , im doing ultimate european plus greek island ,from 19 may until the 2 july 2010 , is anyone going on this tour.

    Default_avatarEZZA posted on Apr. 19, 2010 Flag as Inappropriate
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