GO FURTHER on your GAP year with CONTIKI!

A Gap Year Abroad is your time to chase a dream, do something outrageous, extraordinary or fulfilling and most importantly, to explore new places! Make the most of your year abroad and take advantage of the UK mid-year school breaks with our exclusive Europe Gap Year itineraries – our tour departure dates fit right in!

We’re number one!

Contiki has been doing this for over 40 years and we’ve been attracting ‘Gappies’ before the term even existed! Now we’ve introduced dedicated Gap Year itineraries based on our breadth of experience and most importantly, past Gap traveller feedback. With nearly 100 staff based all around Europe, we can make sure you’re always looked after. Our experienced and professional Road Crew has got an incredible knowledge of Europe’s sights, sounds and local customs – you’ll get the inside track on what to do and where to go!

Your time, your choice

When you’re on tour, you’ll have loads of free time to explore and do your own thing, or get into our ‘Optional Extras’. Each Optional will give you something special that makes a great holiday, extra-fantastic! From parasailing in Corfu, riding to dizzying heights on a cog railway in Switzerland, to white water rafting in Austria, to dinner and a show in Paris. Check out our website for a sneak peek of what’s on offer with your tour.

The meal deal

We’ve got your meals covered! Your Food Fund provides a great breakfast everyday, roughly half your lunches and half your dinners and the rest are your call, we won’t rope you in… you’ll be out and about exploring the local delights and maximising your free time – that’s half the fun!

BONUS Free night in London offer!

We’ve got your accommodation covered in London with our ‘Free Night in London’ offer!

Every Gap Year itinerary booking gets a free night in London to use directly before or after your tour*! Read more >>