Cape Town - With the launch of their new 2016-17 Europe brochure, Contiki's beefed up itinerary list and continued devotion to best in class experiences shows it knows just how to cater to savvy millennial adventurers.
Here are a few reasons why no one offers more of Europe than Contiki.
1. More destinations - Contiki travels in an amazing 42 countries throughout Europe, meaning travellers get to choose from pretty much an entire continent of options!
2. More trips - Contiki offers an incredible 102 unique trip itineraries throughout Europe. Yes, that's 102 unique trips! Don't worry though, travellers feeling a little too spoilt for choice can take the Contiki Travel Styles Quiz to help narrow down the options.
3. More departures and more cities - Contiki offers more trips departing from more cities, meaning our travellers can see everything they want to see AND choose a departure city that works for them.
4. More included experiences - whether it's boating in Venice, biking in Amsterdam, seeing the Seven Sisters Waterfall in Norway or wandering around the stunning gardens of the Palace of Versailles - Contiki's itineraries include more of what travellers want to do and see and do.
5. More Me Time - travel is about exploration, so our trips give travellers the time to do just that. And for those who would rather stay busy our Me Time optionals are just the ticket.
6. More of the basics - it may sound boring but the basics really are the foundations on which incredible travel experiences are built. Included transport, central accommodation, breakfast daily & included meals and our amazing team of drivers, guides and trip managers mean the important stuff is taken care of so travellers can get on with enjoying themselves.
Fleshing out Contiki's industry leading European product offering this year is a number of eagerly awaited new trip itineraries. After listening closely to customer feedback and staying one step ahead of destination trends, Contiki is excited to announce nine entirely new itineraries for its 2016-17 brochure in the Balkans, The Mediterranean, Iceland and London.
Incorporating the iconic Eastern European cities of Budapest, Dubrovnik, Sarajevo, Belgrade and Ljubljana (to name a few!), Contiki's new Balkan trips are certain to become a traveller favourite. Or for those whose interest is peaked more by a Mediterranean adventure than a Balkan odyssey, Contiki's new Mediterranean itineraries showcase Rome, the amazing Amalfi, Athens, Santorini, Mykonos and more - allowing travellers to dive into an epic Mediterranean adventure.
For those in the market for a travel experience that is slightly more 'off the beaten track', Contiki's brand new Icelandic itinerary spans four days, taking in Reykjavik, visiting hot springs and seeing the Northern Lights.
Finally, recognising the pull of the amazing city of London Contiki has added a five day trip that immerses travellers in the city's history, culture, nightlife and shopping, but also makes time to whisk them away for a day spent taking in Stonehenge and Windsor Castle.
Contiki's Eight Ways to Travel Europe
DISCOVERY PLUS: 26 trips, 8 - 33 days
See it all and do it all. Get the most out of your time away with more choice, more destinations and more icons.
HIGH ENERGY: 13 trips, 10 - 45 days
Explore by day, live it up by night. Work on your bucket list during the day, party by night and stretch your budget further.
IN-DEPTH EXPLORER: 24 trips, 4 - 22 days
For the culturally curious. Go in-depth in your favourite regions and experience more of the local flavour and vibe. Less travelling, and more time in single regions.
EASY PACE: 18 trips, 5 - 21 days
For the take-it-easy traveller. More ME Time, later starts each morning and 2 & 3 night stays in destinations.
Camping: 3 trips, 21-46 days
For the budget-conscious explorer. See Europe for less, living it up in the great outdoors at some of Europe's best campsites.
Sailing & Cruise, 9 trips, 6-9 days
Sun, sea, sand & adventure. Feel the wind in your hair and explore Europe by sea.
Options to sail or cruise in Turkey, Greece & Croatia.
Festivals & Short Stays, 19 trips, 3-10 days
For jam-packed jaw-droppers. Bucket list events like Oktoberfest & Hogmanay
Special dates in special places: Christmas, NYE & Easter
Winter & Ski, 41 trips, 4-45 days
For the off-peak adventurer.
Spring & autumn: same great Europe with less crowds & even cheaper prices.
Winter: experience the magic of a European winter.
Ski & board: hit the slopes
For more information on Contiki's new trips throughout Europe and all departure dates, check out contiki.com.
Adapted from a press release for IOL