Tours, Things to See & Do in Italy

Venice Carnival 'Mask Up For Some Mystery & Magic'

The Carnival is a two-week series of processions, masquerades, traditional ceremonies, music and all-round festivities among the canals, squares and palaces of Venice. Let your eyes feast upon amazing costumes, acrobats and street performers whilst you soak up the magical atmosphere at Italy’s most celebrated festival.

London to Athens

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Tailor made for those wishing to travel the Contiki way but at a slightly more relaxed pace. Three nights in Paris gives you plenty of time for a day trip to Versailles or Euro Disney as well as the essential shopping on the Champs Elysees and museum visits. Make your way down through Italy via Spain and the French Riviera, chill for a few nights on the Greek island of Corfu before ending your tour in Athens after ticking the Acropolis off your must-see list.

European Experience

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Experience Europe, Contiki style! A great tour itinerary for those wanting quality time in Italy without skipping anything important on the way there. Enjoy beautiful scenery with stops in the Austrian Tyrol as well as the Swiss Alps in contrast to having fun exploring the vibrant cities of Paris, Rome and Amsterdam. You'll even stay at Contiki's very own 16th Century French Chateau in the heart of the Beaujolais wine region of France! (pictured)

Mediterranean Highlights

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Beginning in Madrid, the capital of Spain, your Mediterranean adventure takes you to all the hotspots along the Mediterranean coast and makes sure you experience the best of each city. Watch Flamenco dancers in Barcelona, rub shoulders with the rich and famous on the French Riviera and walk in the footsteps of Roman Emperors in Rome. Don't forget your stay in the City of Popes, Avignon and the obligatory photo of you and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. You'll be amazed at how much you'll see in just under two weeks!

Simply Italy

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Discover the big cities and some of the less famous destinations in this fabulous country. This is the only Contiki tour to stay in La Spezia in the Cinque Terre region and Milan, Italy's fashion capital! You'll also visit the picturesque village of Sirmione at Lake Garda, stop in Bologna, the home of spaghetti bolognese, and re-enact the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet in fair Verona where the story was set. Simply Italy, simply perfect!

46 Days Europe Camping

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Go everywhere, all at once, without spending your life savings! This is where it all began for Contiki, a bunch of friends traveling to amazing places and having a great time while getting there. This tour heads south to Spain, east to Turkey and Bulgaria and winds up the Dalmatian Coast ending on a high note in 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.

Ultimate European + Greek Island Hopping

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This is THE Ultimate European experience. Covering 16 countries in 45 days, this is definitely one for the intrepid traveler. Travel through the major European destinations in the first half of the tour before spending some quality time on a Greek island with a cocktail. The second half of the tour is all about unchartered territory...Gallipoli, Troy, Istanbul, Belgrade and Budapest before making your way back to London via Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Your hardest decision will be finding somewhere for your next holiday that you haven't been!

21 Days Europe Camping

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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.