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Hungary in August

August is when Sziget Festival takes place.

Perfect time to take a Danube river cruise.

The weather is warm and dry. Average temperature: 77°F (25°C) - 84°F (29°C).

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Cook up Hungarian classics with local people
Best way to get to know a new country (and culture?) Through its food and its people of course. And guess what? This unique Contiki experience combines both so you’ll rustle up your own Hungarian classics while also getting to know some awesome local people.
Visit the legendary Sziget Festival
August vacations don’t get better than Sziget. This epic party takes place on an island, bringing one whole week of music, art, food and all-round good times –- in a truly idyllic setting. And with Contiki, you’ll experience it with a new squad of friendly 18-35s too.
Take a Danube river cruise (with dinner & drinks)
Feast your eyes on the ‘Paris of the East’ and tuck into some delicious snacks and beverages while you’re there. And if the illuminated buildings and romantic sunset views ain’t enough, you’ll also be joined by a local expert who’ll tell you all about Hungary’s fascinating history.

Camp under the stars in Kruger and more unforgettable accommodation.

All the logistics are taken care of by us (meals included!).

The weather is warm and dry. Average temperature: 64°F (18°C) - 79°F (26°C).

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Take a hike in Tsitsikamma National Park
Wanna get some of the best landscape views South Africa has to offer? With a swing bridge or two to ramp up your adrenaline levels? This is the hike for you - with lots of photo opportunities and your Trip Manager on hand to make sure you’re headed in the right direction.
Explore Swartberg by bike (with dinner too!)
Pre-summer weather? It’s perfect for a bike ride. And the UNESCO listed Swartberg mountains might just be the perfect setting. Once you’ve worked up a sweat and soaked up all the magnificent scenery, you’ll stop off for a traditional braai (BBQ) dinner to round off the perfect day.
Take an ocean safari
Whales, dolphins, seals and other sensational sea creatures? Guess what, August is one of the best times of year to spot them all. So grab your sea legs (and your camera) and climb aboard for a unique ocean adventure.

It’s the perfect time to explore the highlands.

It’s festival season, including the iconic Edinburgh Fringe.

The weather is warm and dry. Average temperature: 60°F (16°C) - 68°F (20°C).

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Tour Edinburgh Castle
Here in Scotland’s number one tourist attraction, you’ll hear some blood-curdling stories and treat yourself to some of the best panoramic views of Edinburgh too. History nerd? Photography enthusiast? Just love you some cool stuff? This one’s for you.
Experience the famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Exploring Scotland in August? Love art and comedy? There’s only one place you need to be. Welcome to the world’s biggest art festival, celebrated every year during August. With acrobatics, dirty jokes, inflatable animals and so much more, there’s something for everyone.
Experience the Highland Games
On this unique MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, you’ll meet some awesome local people, learn about traditional Scottish and Celtic culture, and even have the chance to participate in your very own Highland Games.

Check out some sweet secret beaches, such as Budva in Montenegro.

Uncover fascinating history with local experts.

The weather is warm and dry. Average temperature: 77°F (25°C) - 86°F (30°C).

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Visit the beaches of Budva
Castle walls, glitteringly gorgeous seascapes, charming little houses? Wow. The 2,500-year-old town of Budva might be one of Europe’s best kept secret beaches. And with Contiki, you’ll get to stop off here for one of the most picturesque lunches of your life.
Kayak off the coast of Dubrovnik
The most iconic view of those iconic city walls? You gotta get it from the sea… and that’s exactly what we’ll do. Take to the Adriatic with local guides and a friendly bunch of 18-35s. Perfect if you love scenery, water, adrenaline or better yet, a combo of all three.
Take a guided tour of Sarajevo
Aflood with Ottoman architecture, jaw-dropping natural beauty and more, it can be tricky knowing what to see first in Sarajevo. Lucky for you, you’ll join an included tour led by a local expert, who’ll show you the most magnificent sites (and have plenty of fun facts to accompany them too).