Teen Genius

Alia Sabur first went to college when she was 10. Now 18 years old, she's making history

Great Britain & Southern Ireland

The Great Britain tour will take you away to a whirlwind of sightseeing, medieval history and culture where you'll hit the highlights of England, Scotland and Wales. Practice your Liverpudlian accent because you're going to the birthplace of rock and roll's original Fab Four - The Beatles! Then go highbrow as you visit the University town of Oxford. You don't need a crown to stroll Edinburgh's Royal Mile but you may need binoculars to search for the elusive Loch Ness monster. Add to that drinking Guinness, kissing the Blarney Stone, sampling Irish whisky, castles, cathedrals and craic, and you've got an all encompassing Great Britain and Ireland experience!

places include: England, Scotland, Wales, Southern Ireland

Great Britain

The Great Britain tour will take you away to a whirlwind of sightseeing, medieval history and culture where you'll hit the highlights of England, Scotland and Wales. Practice your Liverpudlian accent because you're going to the birthplace of rock and roll's original Fab Four - The Beatles! Then go highbrow as you visit the University town of Oxford. You don't need a crown to stroll Edinburgh's Royal Mile but you may need binoculars to search for the elusive Loch Ness monster. Rolling green hills and cosy pubs are what Great Britain is all about.

Places include: England, Scotland, Wales

European Whirl

f you've been dreaming of going to Europe but don't know exactly where to start, the European Whirl is your best option. Taking in the usual destinations of Paris, Rome and Amsterdam, it also ventures out east to Prague and Berlin. Both of which are currently on Europe's 'must see' list. The perfect combination of culture, relaxation and of course, good times!

places include: Belgium (in transit), Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Vatican City, Switzerland, France

European Vista

f you're looking for a leisurely yet adventurous holiday around Europe then the European Vista fits the bill. 10 countries in three weeks means time to really get acquainted with each city while fantastic destinations like Lucerne, Vienna and Prague, as well as the essential Paris, Rome and Amsterdam stops mean all your sightseeing bases are covered. Options for your free time include a Tuscan dinner, Mozart concert and wine tasting or maybe mountain biking, paragliding and white water rafting. Your toughest decision will be to go leisurely, adventurous...or both!

places include: France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)

European Panorama

For a widescreen view of Western Europe, try the European Panorama tour, which takes you through 12 countries. Drinking wine in Bordeaux, eating traditional tapas in Barcelona, beach bumming on the Greek Island of Corfu, bike riding in the Dutch countryside. These are just a few of the activities you have available to you while touring panorama style. Whether you're into art, adventure or just plain relaxing, this tour offers something for everyone.

Places include: France, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Greece, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)

European Magic

he European Magic tour takes the tried and tested favourite destinations of travellers throughout Europe and packs them into an awesome itinerary. 7 countries in a little over a week may seem like an impossible task, but if it couldn't be done, we wouldn't do it. In fact, two nights in Venice and Paris will almost feel like a holiday within a holiday! The beauty of this tour is seeing so much in a short space of time and knowing that each day is guaranteed to bring something completely different to yesterday!

places include: Belgium (in transit), Netherlands, Germany, Austria (in transit), Italy, Switzerland, France

European Inspiration

he European Inspiration gives you the best of both holiday worlds. A great combination of destinations, Berlin, Prague, Munich, Rome and Paris to name a few, as well as two nights everywhere, giving you time to explore each city in greater detail. Scenic drives through Italy and Austria, a stopover in the heart of the Swiss Alps and plenty of awesome extras that you definitely won't want to miss out on.

Places include: Belgium (in transit), Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Vatican City, Switzerland, Franc

European Impressions

he European Impressions is a fantastic tour for anyone that is looking for a taste of Europe...literally. The only tour that takes you to Belgium for waffles, Germany for beer, Italy for pasta, Spain for tapas and France for escargot! Of course, there's plenty more to do than just eat your way around Europe. Visits to Pisa, Monaco, Innsbruck and Carcassonne are all part of the included itinerary meaning your free time really is yours to play with.

Places include: Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, France, Monaco, Spain

European Horizon

Seven countries in ten days...sounds like a tour for people who know what they want and don't have time to wait around for it! This is a great introduction to Europe for first timers, giving you a taste for more. Wear clogs in Amsterdam, visit a beerhall in Munich and cruise the canals of Venice on a gondola, you won't want to miss a moment! This tour is also one of the best for scenery lovers with drives over the famous Brenner Pass and past Lake Como.

Places include: Belgium (in transit), Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France

European Highlights

Got two weeks to spare and want to see as much of Europe as possible? Then this is the tour for you! Two night stops in the big cities - Paris, French Riviera, Rome and Amsterdam - included sightseeing, walking tours, scenic drives...you'll wish your holiday would never end.

Places include: France, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)

European Explorer (Greek Islands inc.)

he European Explorer is the ultimate holiday for those wanting to travel to all the major destinations and do it with a little luxury! Make your way through 17 countries in a little over a month with all the big names being accounted for - Paris, Barcelona, Florence, Rome and Amsterdam - as well as some of the lesser known through Albania, Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia. And if you think that 33 days sounds like a long time, don't forget that you'll spend 4 nights sailing around the Greek islands. A holiday within a holiday!

Places include: France, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Greece, Turkey, Albania, Montenegro (in transit), Bosnia (in transit), Croatia, Slovenia (in transit), Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)

European Experience

xperience Europe, Contiki style! A great tour itinerary for those wanting quality time in Italy without skipping anything important on the way there. The second half of the tour is all about beautiful scenery with stops in the Austrian Tyrol as well as the Swiss Alps. Of course, with the beautiful scenery comes some amazing opportunities to raft, ride and climb your way to must have memories.

Places include: France, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)

European Escapade

o Barcelona and beyond! The European Escapade takes you through the best of Western Europe, allowing time to really experience what each city has to offer. Highlights include strolling La Rambla in Barcelona, re-discovering the might of the Roman Emperors in Rome and gazing up at the Swiss Alps from your bedroom window in Switzerland. What better way to spend a month in Europe?

Places include: France, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)

European Encounter

The European Encounter tour is perfect for those who want to see Europe but don't have months to negotiate their way around the continent. You'll have the opportunity to take a bicycle tour of the Dutch countryside, go white water rafting in Austria, take in a Parisian cabaret show and rub shoulders with the rich and famous on the French Riviera...all in a little over two weeks!

Places include: Belgium (in transit), Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, Vatican City, France, Monaco

European Discovery

If holidays were compared to courses at a dinner party, the European Discovery would be the appetiser. 8 countries in 12 days gives you a taste of all the big cities as well as some of the hidden treasures, so you know where to come back to next time! From Amsterdam to Rome to Paris, you won't want to miss a thing. In fact, sleep will probably be the last thing on your mind!

Places include: Belgium (in transit), Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Vatican City, Switzerland, France

European Contrasts

The perfect tour for those wanting to savour the best parts of Western Europe at a less than hectic pace. Travel days interspersed with free days in cities as well as a 3 day mini-break on a Greek island, this is definitely the best of both worlds when it comes to culture versus relaxation.

places include:France, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Greece, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)

European Adventurer

he European Adventurer is just that, an adventure. From the cosmopolitan sights of Paris, to the romance and passion of the Italians, even out into unchartered tourist territory in Albania and Croatia, there aren't too many boundaries left to cross. There's even a mini holiday within a holiday when you get down to Greece! The perfect way to see most of Europe without wasting a moment.

Places include:France, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Greece, Albania, Montenegro (in transit), Croatia, Bosnia (in transit), Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)

Europe Camping- 46Days

Go everywhere, all at once, without spending your life savings! This is where it all began for Contiki, a bunch of friends, travelling to amazing places and having a great time while getting there. This tour heads south to Spain, East to Turkey and Bulgaria, winds along the Dalamtian Coast, up to Prague and Amsterdam. No stone is left unturned! Camping is all about getting in and helping out which is what makes it so much fun.

Places Include: France, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro ( in transit ), Croatia, Bosnia ( in transit ), Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgum ( in transit )

Europe Camping- 32 Days

The 32 day Europe Camping tour covers everywhere you absolutely HAVE to go in Western Europe and more! The only tour to stay in Pamplona where the famous Running of the Bulls occurs, stop in Sorrento on the picturesque Amalfi Coast AND spend four nights on the Greek island of Corfu. Pitching your tent and helping out with meals in such scenic locations will make your weekend camping trips seem almost second rate in comparison.

Euope Camping- 21 Days

As a rule, camping is a relaxing holiday but the 21 day Europe Camping tour takes relaxation to another level. All the big cities are covered with two night stops, giving you time to get there and have a free day in the actual city rather than just drive past it. There really is something for everyone on this tour; swim in the Mediterranean on the French Riviera, visit the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic on your way to Prague and drink beer with Germans in Munich, home of the Oktoberfest

Euope Camping- 16 Days

The 16 day Europe Camping is a great tour for those who want to combine the usual stops of Paris, Amsterdam and Prague, with a few of Europe's more exotic locations. Journey through Budapest, Belgrade and Sarajevo before ending your intrepid travels in Split, Croatia, the perfect place to set sail along the Dalmatian Coast!