Contiki, the leading youth travel brand for 18-35s, has announced its biggest Europe trip launch in its 60+ years of operation. Travellers will have the chance to choose from 10 completely new trips, including the brand\u2019s first-ever trip to Albania. Other destinations include the ancient cities of Athens, Rome, plus hotspots in France, England & Switzerland. The new trips will also visit some of Europe\u2019s Mediterranean neighbours including Morocco and Egypt.<\/p>\n
Albania, often considered to be a hidden gem of Europe, ranked among the top 3 trending destinations by MasterCard Economics Institute. With Contiki\u2019s brand new 8-day \u2018Albania Beaches & Peaks<\/strong>\u2019 trip, travellers can discover its untouched beauty before it goes mainstream. From enjoying the beautiful scenery of turquoise waters and white-sand beaches in the Albanian Riviera, to hiking in Valbona National Park for show-stopping views, the trip covers all of the must-see spots in the destination. It also includes cable car rides & historical architecture tours in Tirana, a cruise over Lake Komani\u2019s turquoise waters, surrounded by beautiful green mountain slopes and jagged cliffs. And even vineyard dinners and plenty of time to relax on the many beautiful beaches. Travellers will also have the chance to experience Albanian culture, with a traditional Iso-Polyphony singing performance & even enjoy fresh cuisine at an agro-tourism farm that Dua Lipa has dined & stayed at.<\/p>\n The 10-day \u2018Ancient Wonders: Rome, Athens, Cairo<\/strong>\u2019 trip will explore three of the most important ancient civilisations in history.\u00a0 For the very first time, travellers will now visit the newest Grand Egyptian Museum – the world\u2019s largest archaeological museum that showcases Tutankhamun\u2019s tomb among other ancient artefacts. Kicking off in Rome, and then taking an included flight to Athens and Cairo, travellers will have the chance to discover each city\u2019s ancient wonders with a local guide, with plenty of free time for DIY exploration. Travellers will also have the chance to take an island-hopping day trip to Hydra, Poros & Aegina, and even participate in an Italian cooking class in Rome.<\/p>\n With the recent launch of the new season of \u2018Emily in Paris\u2019, France has been trending all over social media. And now, travellers have the chance to live out their French fantasy too, with Contiki\u2019s new trip \u2018France in a Week<\/strong>\u2019 – with 7 days of chateaus, champagne, perfumeries and patisseries on the agenda. The trip also visits Normandy\u2019s D-Day beaches for a dose of history. It is perfect for anyone who wants to see Northern France but is short on time. The \u2018Barcelona, Ibiza & Mallorca\u2019<\/strong> trip will see travellers exploring the mesmerising coastal islands of Spain, with beach relaxation, boat parties, food tours and historical exploration included.<\/p>\n Contiki also added further to its collection of train trips with the new itinerary \u2018Paris to Rome by Train\u2019<\/strong> where travellers will ride the rails through some of Europe\u2019s most romantic cities including Paris, Venice, Milan and Lausanne. It also includes plenty of free time for exploring every city.<\/p>\n The launch also includes \u2018Active Alps<\/strong>\u2019 – an adventure-packed adventure trip to the best Alpine slopes in Austria & Switzerland, along with \u2018England in a Week\u2019<\/strong> where travellers will explore England\u2019s most famous cities like Bristol, Bath, York, Liverpool & more. New trips such as \u2018Culture & Coastlines in Morocco\u2019 <\/strong>& \u2018Best of Morocco\u2019<\/strong> now go further in depth in Morocco, visiting the Agafay Desert & Ait Mansour Valley. After the success of Contiki\u2019s German Christmas markets trip, a brand new \u2018French Christmas Markets\u2019<\/strong> trip will be launched.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve been running trips in Europe for over 60 years now. It has become our legacy. So, our biggest-ever Europe launch is exciting to say the least. We\u2019re glad to showcase hidden gems like Albania with this launch\u201d; says Adam Armstrong, CEO, Contiki.<\/p>\n \u201cWe wanted to give our travellers as much choice as we could when travelling in Europe, whether that\u2019s by coach, train, boat or even internal flights. You\u2019ll see more of that in this launch with the \u2018Paris to Rome by Train\u2019 and \u2018Ancient Wonders: Rome, Athens, Cairo\u2019 trips\u201d; says Kelly Jackson Managing Director of TTC Tour Brands – EMEA.<\/p>\n \u201cAlbania is an up-and-coming destination for young travellers. But it can be quite difficult to navigate on your own. With this new Albania trip, we\u2019ll take care of it all. All our travellers need to do is show up! We\u2019re really proud of the Ancient Wonders itinerary too. It\u2019s a treat for history-lovers. We can\u2019t wait for everyone to come experience it all in person\u201d; says Emma McMahon, Product Development Director.<\/p>\n Visit contiki.com for more info on all of Contiki\u2019s latest adventures.<\/p>\n