Contiki Ireland Review and Tips

Ireland – Home of Guinness beer and the colour green. If you’re considering Ireland for your next adventure be sure to consider Contiki to take you around this beautiful country.  Below is a review and summary of what to expect, including some tips to help you prepare.   First off, the Contiki Ireland tour is the final leg […]

Contiki Greek Island Tour Review

Are you considering doing a Contiki Greek island tour?  You may have heard of Mykonos and Santorini, but Ios?  Although not as popular as the other islands, Ios is a pleasant surprise for those who have the privilege of visiting it and there’s a reason why it’s the last island of the tour. Ios is […]

Kontiki or Contiki – Which is it?

If you’re looking for the 18-35 tour company, you’re looking for Contiki.  Kontiki Tours will lead you to various different travel agencies. So how and why is Contiki so popular?  It really comes down to the passion of the tour leaders.  For each tour I have taken, you can tell that the tour leaders are […]

Paris – Contiki European Horizon

The activities are endless and it might be hard to get motivated to go out as you will be tired from the last 11 days, but just keep in mind that you will never be with the same group of people ever again and the next time you will be back in Paris (if ever) may be decades away.

Switzerland – Contiki European Horizon

With two nights in the same hostel, it is a great time to catch up on emails and do some laundry. The Jungfrau tour which takes you up a mountain via rail to an elevation of 4,158m (13,641 ft) is highly recommended, but some preparation is required.

Italy – Contiki European Horizon

Venice, as most would imagine, has amazing architecture and history. The disappointing part was the sheer crowds of tourists and an very unfortunate odour from the water. All in all, I’m glad I went to experience this legendary city, but will not likely rush back.

Germany – Contiki European Horizon

  While in Germany, you get to experience both the quiet country side that is the Rhine Valley and the city life of Munich. While in the Rhine Valley you will stay in a small hostel run by a nice couple in the town of Bad Salzig. Don’t expect much as it’s quite the departure […]