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Contiki's New Trips Head to Europe, Africa and South America

By Newsdesk Sep 10, 2024 10:15am

Contiki has launched its most extensive Europe and Northern Africa trip collection in over 60 years, along with two new budget-friendly Peru itineraries. Travelers can choose from 10 new itineraries, including Contiki’s first-ever trip to Albania and destinations across Greece, Italy, France, England, Switzerland, Morocco and Egypt. To celebrate the launch of the new itineraries, the first 10 travelers to book select trips will receive 50 percent off, with savings of up to $1,400.

On the new eight-day "Albania Beaches & Peaks" trip, travelers can spend time on the white-sand beaches of the Albanian Riviera and go hiking in Valbona Valley National Park. Highlights include cable car rides and historical architecture tours in Tirana, a Lake Komani cruise, and opportunities to experience local culture with a traditional Iso-Polyphony singing performance and fresh cuisine at an agro-tourism farm.

New Contiki trips in Europe and Northern Africa include destinations such as Spain, France, Greece, Austria, Switzerland, and beyond. Here are a few highlights:

"Ancient Wonders: Rome, Athens, Cairo" – Explore three ancient civilizations on a 10-day journey including a visit to the new Grand Egyptian Museum with Tutankhamun’s tomb, guided tours and free time in Rome, Athens and Cairo, plus an island-hopping day trip and an Italian cooking class
"France in a Week" – On this seven-day journey, explore the chateaus, champagne houses, artisanal perfumeries, patisseries and historic Normandy D-Day beaches of France
"Barcelona, Ibiza & Mallorca" – Discover Spain’s coastal islands with this immersive trip, complete with beach relaxation, boat parties, food tours and historical explorations
"Paris to Rome by Train" – Experience the romance of Europe aboard a train journey connecting Paris, Venice, Milan and Lausanne; this itinerary provides travelers with ample free time to explore each city’s attractions
"Culture & Coastlines in Morocco & Best of Morocco" – Delve into Morocco’s diverse landscapes and cultural heritage with these expanded itineraries, with visits to the Agafay Desert and Ait Mansour Valley
"French Christmas Markets" – Following the success of Contiki’s German Christmas markets trip, this new itinerary invites travelers to experience the festive charm of French Christmas markets

In South America, Contiki has introduced two new budget-friendly trips to Peru: "Lima to Machu Picchu Road Trip" and "Peru: Lima to Huaraz." These trips are part of Contiki’s expanded Latin America collection and include English- and Spanish-speaking Trip Managers, quality hostel accommodations, internal transport and comfortable sleeper coaches.

The "Lima to Machu Picchu Road Trip" covers Peru’s must-see highlights in 11 days, including the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, sand buggy rides in Huacachina, aerial views of the Nazca Lines, boat tours of the Ballestas Islands, cultural experiences at Lake Titicaca and a visit to a Pisco vineyard.

The "Peru: Lima to Huaraz" trip explores the lesser-known city of Huaraz over six days, inclusive of hikes to one of South America’s last tropical glaciers, visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Chavin de Huantar and a trek to Laguna 69 in the Andes.

For more information, visit www.contiki.com.

Contiki's New Trips Head to Europe, Africa and South America

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