Europe

Last Updated: Jun. 06, 2008

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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, I’m going on the Italian espresso on the July, 18th and i would love to chat with anyone who is going on this tour. Maybe that way we can expect who to meet when we get there.

    Paris9Paris9 posted 6 days ago Flag as Inappropriate
  2. hey hey yall me and laura seen in picture plus jenny MIA are on european experinace during september october hitting up amsterdam and cktoberfest yip yip anyone got any tips on what the wather and thats gunna be like or what we will need for packing and yada yada hit me up at why_smoke@hotmail.com ta ta mwa dell and lauz

    dellalea3355dellalea3355 posted on Jun. 19, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  3. Travelling solo for the first time!! excited and a little nervous..anyone going to Amsterdam-Barcelona leaving July 24-Aug 4???

    DoreenDoreen posted on Jun. 15, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  4. anyone else doing the eastern european trip starting June 14?

    Default_avatarExplorer1101370 posted on May. 28, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  5. I would like to go on a European Discovery tour from 16-19 Jun 2008. Can someone please advise me of who I should contact to arrange for the trip. I have tried the contact us but no-one is responding.
    my contact is sylvain.kalsakau@gmail.com

    Default_avatarExplorer1097975 posted on Apr. 27, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  6. Hello

    My sister and I are going on the European Highlights Tour that departs on 14th May. Just wondering who else may be going!

    Default_avatarExplorer1096595 posted on Apr. 14, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  7. Hello people
    Would love to chat to people who are booked for the European Explorer 33 days on the 22nd June. London start finish.

    Ro

    RoRo posted on Apr. 06, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  8. just booked to european escapade for the 30 aug 08. any one else??

    AmylisaAmylisa posted on Apr. 04, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  9. Im traveling the Europe horizon on the 21st or 24th June, is there any body else???

    Explorer1093849Explorer1093849 posted on Mar. 21, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  10. 18, Graduation trip! July 12 leave New York. European Inspiration tour starting July 14-Aug.1, anyone else?

    Default_avatarExplorer1093053 posted on Mar. 13, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  11. Any one going on the European Escapade tour departing 24th of April 2008??!!

    NicsonNicson posted on Mar. 09, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  12. hello tino here from australia.

    im going to italy in may june to euro soccer

    and to c family and travel around italy the home of my parents. its the 1st time im gonna travel alone any tips? i think ill be ok im gonna do the 8 day italian espresso trip that starts from rome and ends in rome. if i like contiki trips the next one might be one back home in australia prob a north queensland one or a sydney to cairns one. anyone whos gonna be on the 31st of may to the 7th of june italian espresso trip drop me a line at sikmuzza@yahoo.com and let me know if u r gonna go where u from ect

    Default_avatarMr_Tino30 posted on Mar. 05, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  13. Hey everyone! im thinking of going on a camping tour thru europe.would love to hear any comments about the whole camping thing. its a bit scary, camping in a strange country. so i would really like to hear from any campers out there.. ruby-dj@hotmail.com cheers :)

    Default_avatarExplorer1091767 posted on Mar. 03, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  14. If you are looking for your tour mates look in the MEETING PLACE in the main forum. Theres one for every tour.

    Default_avatarMJ posted on Feb. 26, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  15. Anyone going on the European Escapades tour leaving Sept 14th 2008??

    Default_avatarKT posted on Feb. 26, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  16. Anyone going on the European Experience tour on 31st March? Going alone. Would love to chat to someone who’s in the same situation.

    Default_avatarEmma posted on Feb. 24, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  17. Hey there!!
    Booked on the European cotnrasts tour departing london June9th.
    Luv to chat to anyone and everyone about their contiki experiences and definately to those who are booked on same tour.

    Dani MareeDani Maree posted on Feb. 22, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  18. Hey

    Who’s going on this trip?

    My girlfriend and I are going on this one, and we’re just wondering if anyone wants to register together to save 5% each off the trip cost.

    Rooms are separate (two to a room) so all we have to do is sign up together.

    Just send me a message and let us know.

    Default_avatarCanadian_Kiddo posted on Feb. 20, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  19. Hi! Teneille and Damo here! We’re going on the Europeon encounter depart 7th May as part of our around the world honeymoon! drop us a line if your going on the same tour! :) damoten@bigpond.com

    Default_avatarTeneille posted on Feb. 09, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  20. Hey, I’m going on the Ultimate European alone on June 13th. Just wondering who else was going. Let me know! ccolnon2@uiuc.edu

    CarolineCaroline posted on Feb. 07, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  21. Heya, I’ve just booked to go on the European Escapade on the 24th August, the 7 day Oktoberfest tour on the 18th of September and Great Britain & Southern Ireland trip on the 27th of September. Anyone else booked on these trips, drop me a line via myspace, www.mypace.com/shmleigh. woowoo.

    ash_leighash_leigh posted on Feb. 06, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  22. hey whats up peepz, im goin on the european escapade on the 26th of may with a few mates, gunna get crazy, have a blast, whos goin? any one wanna chat hit me up on myspace, myspace.com/meshatmt

    chris-or-meshachris-or-mesha posted on Feb. 05, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  23. Thinking of joining the March 28 European Escapade.. i will be going by myself kinda scared though! are there a lot of people who go alone or are they normally with groups or other friends? and how big is the group tour normally?

    AvAAvA posted on Jan. 30, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  24. Hey Everyone
    Travelling to Europe on July 7th starting in london doing the European Panorama tour its my first contiki trip so cant wait if there is anyone doing the same tour would love to get in contact email is: brodies06@hotmail.com drop us a line

    Default_avatarExplorer1086582 posted on Jan. 28, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  25. hey everyone,
    i’m hoping to go on the european contrasts tour on the 3rd of september,
    my first trip with contiki,
    drop us a line,
    hope to see you there!!!!

    Default_avatarEnglish_Nomad posted on Jan. 27, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  26. This is a response to Explorer 1085328.
    Being in Europe was absolutely awesome, but time really does go by so quickly.
    You do spend a lot of time on the coach so if you don’t feel like sleeping or looking out at the scenery I would recommend taking a few magazines- you won’t be able to find anything written in english once you are over there so it is a good investment.

    Take comfortable shoes because you will be doing quite a bit of walking and pack atleast one set of ‘good’ clothes.

    I wouldn’t bother taking a laptop because you can’t get internet at most of the hotels anyway. You will have freetime in each city you visit so you can always visit an internet cafe if you are desperate. I would invest in a hardshell lightweight suitcase because they keep your belongings protected and are easy to lug around- some hotels do not have lifts and some have very tiny lifts. It is easier to just carry suitcases up the stairs.

    A security belt came in handy for me- especially good in Italy where there are a lot of thieves.

    An adapter was also useful to have, but everyone else will have them too, so you could always borrow one. Borrowing is easy on tour because everyone becomes friends so quickly.

    I wouldn’t worry about getting maps or learning languages because you tour manager will provide you with detailed maps and basic phrases as you go along.

    Definately take a watch with you or hang around with someone who wears one because if you are not back at the coach when you are supposed to be they will leave without you.

    I took my keycard and was able to use it pretty much everywhere I went. Some people did have trouble and either used travellers cheques or Credit Cards.

    One last thing to do in London…..A BIG BUS TOUR. It takes you around London to all the major sights and gives you a history. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours and you are free to jump off and on as often as you like during those 24 hours. It is a bit pricey though at 22 pounds. It is not the cheapest, but I found it to be the best because you have a real person doing the tour and you are able to ask questions and joke around.

    Default_avatarExplorer1087526 posted on Jan. 26, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  27. Hey everyone, just booked inspiration may 3rd, 2008… looking for people that are on the same trip.. i cant wait to go!!!

    blueblue posted on Jan. 22, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  28. anyone travelling on the rta tour departing 2 sept 08 pls contact me!

    Default_avatarlisa87 posted on Jan. 19, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  29. Hey Everyone. looking for people who have booked the European Escapade leaving 2nd May 2008. drop me a line :)

    Default_avatarAussie_Guy posted on Jan. 18, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  30. Hey everyone i cant wait to do this trip as iv heard every1 always has a blast,as i am doing this alone for my 21st i would like to know if any1 is going on the European highlights 03 April tour?

    Default_avatarBasil JNR posted on Jan. 14, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  31. Hi there! Im going to be going on the European Contrasts tour on May 8th, was wondering if anyone wants to chat who’s also going on this tour? :)

    Default_avatarAna21 posted on Jan. 14, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  32. A friend and I are going on the Europe Camping 32 day tour on the 10th of June….anyone else!?

    hailey.atkinsshailey.atkinss posted on Jan. 11, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  33. Hey everyone will be going on Europe Horizon tour May,08,08 any one else… please reach me… thanks!!!

    Default_avatarElmo5226 posted on Jan. 09, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  34. Hello people i am a 23yrs old female that is from Australia. I am attending the European Experience tour in August.My questions to you are: is there anything you can think of that i might need to know in relation to what i need to buy before i go on the trip. Do you have any pointers on what to do while travelling around? Any books that you could recommend to find places or maps that you found handy? I was also wondering do you think it is a good idea to have a credit card while travelling? Can you, what sort of access and are there any fees you will be charged to use your personal bank account. Are there any places in London you recommend seeing or doing as only have a limited time? Basically any information you provide me with would be a great?

    Default_avatarExplorer1085328 posted on Jan. 09, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  35. Hi, going on the European Highlights on July 16th, 2008. Would love to chat with others also on this tour. This is my second Contiki trip in 2 years, can’t wait:) Tasha

    tashatasha posted on Dec. 29, 2007 Flag as Inappropriate
  36. hi im planning to go on Sept in European Whirl :D

    Default_avatarBonirose <3's Holz posted on Dec. 18, 2007 Flag as Inappropriate
  37. Sorry I mean on going on the European Whirl on the 18th of June. Just wondering if anyone else was going on that tour? we could email each other!

    Default_avatarKatiecakes posted on Dec. 17, 2007 Flag as Inappropriate
  38. I am going on the European Whirl on the 14th June. Just wondering if everyone else was going on that tour? We could email each other!

    Default_avatarKatiecakes posted on Dec. 17, 2007 Flag as Inappropriate
  39. I am off on The European Adventure on June 10th 08. Was just wondering if anyone going might want to chat to someone else going.

    Aussie22Aussie22 posted on Dec. 16, 2007 Flag as Inappropriate
  40. hey i will be going on the europe horizon tour in may and was wondering who else is going send me a message on my aol or email so maybe we can chat before hand

    Arti79Arti79 posted on Dec. 08, 2007 Flag as Inappropriate
  41. Contiki Europe was the best time of my life! It’s a great way to see Europe and meet some amazing people while having an adventure of a life time. The staff are knowledgeable and fun and you lean and see sooooooo much! i would recommend it to ANYONE!

    Default_avatarheya posted on Nov. 29, 2007 Flag as Inappropriate