For over 40 years, Contiki Holidays has been taking travelers around the world and offering them an unforgettable travel experience. The Contiki philosophy is simple. Create hassle-free vacations with an unbeatable mix of sightseeing, culture, people your own age & free time. They are the worldwide leader in tours for 18-35’s, operating in over 40 countries around the world. Regardless of your destination or traveling style, Contiki is committed to providing you with an amazing trip at an affordable price.
Contiki tours aren’t like other tours. They’re different. They’re special. Click to find out what makes this the perfect gift!
Why Contiki Tours?
Experience
It’s been 47 years and the Contiki spirit is stronger than ever. They travel to over 40 countries on 5 continents and are trusted by travelers all over the world.
18-35 is All They Do
No one older. No one younger. Travelers meet people their age, make friends from all over the world & share some incredible times together.
Guides
The Contiki guides doesn’t just organize the trip, they’re part of it. They’re young, friendly & have done their homework to help travelers find what they’re after; meaning they’ll enjoy the places they visit even more.
Lots of Vacation. Less Hassle.
Lugging a heavy backpack in the rain? Getting lost? Hanging around wasting time? Not with Contiki! They do the hard work, so that travelers can focus on having a good time.
Free Time.
All vacations are flexible and include free time every day. They also provide great ideas (and prices) with their Explore More optional activities.
Must see sights. All included.
Every tour has Included Highlights included in the price of the tour. They line up trips to famous monuments, guided walking tours, organized nights out & more. At no extra cost.
Fresh food. Every day.
All Contiki tours include breakfast every day & many dinners. But the price doesn’t cover every meal, especially lunches, so there’s opportunity for independent exploration, meet the locals & try different cuisine.
Traveling Solo
For a small supplement, single travelers can reserve their own room. Contiki also pairs up single travelers (same sex), for no extra cash.
Local Know How
Discover even more by getting off the beaten track with expert local guides, who’ll share their knowledge.
HAVE AN UPCOMING GRADUATE? GIVE THEM THE GIFT OF TRAVEL
“We often speak of wanting to give our children the world; giving the gift of travel is an ideal way to make that happen.” It happens every year. George and I were trying to think of something special to give our daughter for Christmas; we just couldn’t seem to come up with the right idea. She has a phone, an iPod, a laptop — all the necessary accoutrements for a 20-year-old.
We were looking for a gift that wouldn’t be forgotten, discarded or returned. Perhaps it was too much to expect, but we wanted to find something she’d always remember and be able to say, “My parents gave me….”
The solution was like the proverbial light bulb switching on over our heads. George and I were sitting at the computer together looking at photos from our last trip. Suddenly, we turned to each other and said, “Why don’t we give Jen a trip to Europe?”
From there, everything fell into place like a dream. A number of my friends had talked about their children’s travel adventures with Contiki — a tour company that caters exclusively to young people 18 to 35 — so we went online and researched the company and their outstanding reputation.
While Jennifer is smart and responsible, this will be her first travel experience without the family. We were comforted to learn that with Contiki she will travel in safety with a group of young people led by experienced guides. Plus, she won’t have to worry about arranging accommodations, transportation or meals. In addition to fun, the Contiki trip will provide her with greater cultural awareness, expose her to different perspectives and give her memories that will last a lifetime.
Well, I don’t think any of us will forget that Christmas morning. Jennifer screamed with delight when she opened the beribboned envelope and discovered the Contiki brochure and our note wishing her a great summer vacation in Europe.
Discussing itineraries together, Jen decided on the 14-day European Discovery. Our travel consultant registered her trip online via Contiki’s gift registry. That was an unexpected bonus because it means Jennifer’s grandparents can contribute funds and share the costs of her travel!
Once Jennifer told her friend Allyson about her Contiki trip, Allyson was able to convince her family to book her on the same tour. They’re so excited, I don’t think their feet have touched the ground yet! The gift of travel is a gift from the heart. Next to our time with family, George and I believe our trips together are among the times we treasure most. To be able to hear about Jennifer’s journey in her words, see it through her eyes, will be a richly meaningful experience we share as a family.
The gift of travel is both literal — purchasing travel on behalf of our children — and figurative — passing along the desire and lifelong appreciation for travel. We often speak of wanting to give our children the world; the gift of travel is an ideal way to make that happen.
