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Friends exploring Praça do Comércio in Lisbon with the historic yellow tram on a sunny day in Portugal.

EUROPE'S CALLING

Where culture, cuisine and landscape collide

Friends relaxing on sun loungers at a Mediterranean beach during a European summer holiday.

Multi-Country

Friends enjoying dinner with sunset views over Santorini's whitewashed cliffside villages in Greece.

Greece

Aerial view of Cefalù's historic old town and turquoise coastline in Sicily, Italy.

Italy

Panoramic view of Dubrovnik Old Town, medieval city walls and the Adriatic coastline in Croatia.

Croatia

Traveller admiring the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, one of Spain's most iconic landmarks.

Spain

Travellers hiking through a blue ice cave on a guided glacier adventure in Iceland.

Iceland

Friends sightseeing near Big Ben and a classic red double-decker bus in London, England.

United Kingdom

Travellers enjoying the view of a castle

Ireland

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Portugal

Friends standing together in front of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France.

France

Friends exploring Praça do Comércio in Lisbon with the historic yellow tram on a sunny day in Portugal.

EUROPE'S CALLING

Where culture, cuisine and landscape collide

Friends relaxing on sun loungers at a Mediterranean beach during a European summer holiday.

Multi-Country

Friends enjoying dinner with sunset views over Santorini's whitewashed cliffside villages in Greece.

Greece

Aerial view of Cefalù's historic old town and turquoise coastline in Sicily, Italy.

Italy

Panoramic view of Dubrovnik Old Town, medieval city walls and the Adriatic coastline in Croatia.

Croatia

Traveller admiring the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, one of Spain's most iconic landmarks.

Spain

Travellers hiking through a blue ice cave on a guided glacier adventure in Iceland.

Iceland

Friends sightseeing near Big Ben and a classic red double-decker bus in London, England.

United Kingdom

Travellers enjoying the view of a castle

Ireland

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Portugal

Friends standing together in front of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France.

France

Friends exploring Praça do Comércio in Lisbon with the historic yellow tram on a sunny day in Portugal.

EUROPE'S CALLING

Where culture, cuisine and landscape collide

Friends relaxing on sun loungers at a Mediterranean beach during a European summer holiday.

Multi-Country

Friends enjoying dinner with sunset views over Santorini's whitewashed cliffside villages in Greece.

Greece

Aerial view of Cefalù's historic old town and turquoise coastline in Sicily, Italy.

Italy

Panoramic view of Dubrovnik Old Town, medieval city walls and the Adriatic coastline in Croatia.

Croatia

Traveller admiring the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, one of Spain's most iconic landmarks.

Spain

Travellers hiking through a blue ice cave on a guided glacier adventure in Iceland.

Iceland

Friends sightseeing near Big Ben and a classic red double-decker bus in London, England.

United Kingdom

Travellers enjoying the view of a castle

Ireland

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Portugal

Friends standing together in front of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France.

France

Classic Euro Trips

The go-tos for getting around Europe.

European Trail Tour
European Trail
European Horizon Tour
European Horizon
European Discovery Tour
European Discovery
Ultimate European Tour
Ultimate European
European Whirl Tour
European Whirl

Sailing & Island Hopping

Time to coast.

Greek Island Hopping Tour
Greek Island Hopping
Croatia Island Sail Tour
Croatia Island Sail
Athens to Santorini Island Hopping Tour Greece
Athens to Santorini Island Hopping
Amalfi Coast Tour
Amalfi Coast
Ibiza & Mallorca Island Hopping Tour
Ibiza & Mallorca Island Hopping

Local & Lesser Known

Go behind the scenes, Bourdain style.

Best of Iceland Tour
Best of Iceland
Best of Scandinavia Tour
Best of Scandinavia
Best of Balkans Tour
Best of Balkans
Albania: Beaches & Mountains Tour
Albania Beaches & Mountains
Ski Austria Tour
Ski Austria

Spend-savvy Europe

You don’t need a lot to go a long way.

Active Swiss Alps Tour
Active Swiss Alps
Greece: Athens, Delphi & Meteora Tour
Greece: Athens, Delphi & Meteora
Scotland in a Week Tour
Scotland in a Week
Amsterdam for Christmas Tour
Amsterdam for Christmas
Food & Wine in a French Chateau Tour
Food and Wine in a French Chateau
London Mini Break Tour
London Mini Break

Experience our special stays

From our exclusive 16th century French château to boutique hostels, our Europe Special Stays turn "just a place to sleep" into part of the story.

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Beaujolais, France

Chateau De Cruix

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Hvolsvöllur, Iceland

Midgard Base Camp

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Tyrol, Austria

Contiki Haus Schöneck

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Paris, France

Joe & Joe

Travelers In Italy Vienna Canal

15 European experiences Contiki offers that you never knew existed

#Travel Tips

By Tahlia Pritchard

Paris Skyline With Eiffel Tower At Sunset Aerial View France

How to perfect your 2025 Euro summer

#Travel Tips

By Charlie Fabre

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20 hidden gems in Europe: unveiling the continent’s best-kept secrets

#Hidden Gems

By Charlie Fabre

Europe FAQs

When is it NOT the best time to travel to Europe? No matter when you plan on visiting Europe, we’re sure you’ll love it! Summer in Europe (between June to August) doesn’t need an introduction. Long sunny days, good gelato, breathtaking beach views - it’s Europe in all its glory. But for a springy touch, visit Europe during March and April - when flowers & fields are in full bloom and the temperature is still cool. Winter in Europe is amazing too. Who wouldn’t love skiing down the Austrian Alps? Not to mention, fewer crowds and cheaper stays. And for chilly nights and vibrant shades of orange and red - visit Europe during October.

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