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- Amsterdam
- by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Amsterdam, (or the ‘Dammage as many Contiki veterans like to call it) is the capital and largest city in the Netherlands. Surrounded by ri...
- Andalsnes
- Please Note: Contiki stopped visiting Andalsnes in 2007 Andalsnes is a tiny village on the west coast of Norway, a region famed for its spectacular scenery and giant coastal fjords. Due to is si...
- Athens
- by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Athens (Greek: Athena) is an ancient city, whose establishment is lost in antiquity. It is unlike so many other ancient cities in that it is sti...
- Barcelona
- by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Barcelona is the capital of the Catalan region of north-eastern Spain and next to Madrid, is the second largest city in the country. ‘B...
- Berlin
- by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe The capital city of Germany delivers a swirling mix of art, history and culture sewn together into a young, exciting and vibrant city that is st...
- Bordeaux
- by – patooma A famous name that lends itself to wines produced in this region, this is a town with a population of roughly 1 million inhabitants including suburban areas. It is also ha...
- Brussels
- by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Brussels is not only the capital of the Kingdom of Belgium, but is also the co-capital of the European Union (EU) and is home to the King of Belgium...
- Budapest
- by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe The proud capital of Hungary, Budapest is considered by many to be one of the most visually beautiful cities in Europe, earning a reputation as ...
- Cannes
- by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Cannes is a small resort town on the French Riviera, easily reached by train or bus from the nearby towns of Nice and Antibes. It is a festival town...
- Chamonix
- by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Chamonix, France, is one of the most famous and exclusive ski resorts in Europe. The town sits at the base of Mt Blanc, the highest mountain in ...
- Cobh
- The town of Cobh is one of the major port cities in Ireland and is also home to the Cobh Heritage Centre. Cobh is significant because it was the last port of call for the Titanic before it started ...
- Copenhagen
- The Capital of Denmark is home to roughly 1.1 million Danes and was originally founded over 1000 years ago as a fishing village though it was not recognized as a city until 1254. The city is di...
- Corfu
- Corfu, one of the Ionian Islands of north-western Greece, is one of the largest islands and is also the greenest. No matter where you stay or what you do, visiting Corfu is a pure holiday. C...
- Cork
- Cork is known as ‘The Rebel City’ because it was the heart of the Irish Independence movement of the 1800’s, although today is a busy commercial hub for the south of Ireland it is...
- Dresden
- by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Dresden’s reputation as one of the most beautiful cities in Germany goes back hundreds of years. Built on the floor of the Elbe River Vall...
- Dublin
- Dublin ranks among the top tourist destinations in Europe, and this vibrant city hums with a palpable sense that it is creating a new cultural heritage. Dublin is the capital of Ireland and is ...
- Dubrovnik
- The historic fortress town of Dubrovnik is perched on a rocky outcrop jutting into the Adriatic Sea on the crystal clear waters of the Dalmatian Coast, Croatia. A hidden gem of the touring w...
- Edinburgh
- Edinburgh is the largest and capital city of Scotland. Home to a little under half a million Scots, it is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most handsome capitals. The city is famous for the...
- Engelberg
- Engelberg, Switzerland, is a one of the more famous and well known ski resort towns in Switzerland and is roughly half an hours drive (or train ride) from Lucerne in central Switzerland. During...
- Florence
- Florence (Italian: Firenze) is only a small city on the banks of the Arno River in Italy. The capital of Tuscany, it is easily most famous for being the focal point and home of the Renaissance ...
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Be wary of gladiators outside the colosseum. They don't take photos for free and can be quite agressive about their payment. Also don't be fooled into taking an unlicensed guided tour of the Colosseum either....
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Itter was one of the nicest town's I've ever been in, absolutely gorgeous. It's a sleepy town, but on Contiki you bring your own nightlife. This was one stop I wont forget.
