CONTIKI LAUNCHES 2013/14 EUROPE WINTER AND BEYOND
Easy paced, diverse experiences, unbeatable value and exclusive inclusions
Leading youth travel operator, Contiki (www.contiki.com) has launched its NEW 2013/14 Europe Autumn, Winter and Spring program offering guests ‘easy paced’ itineraries with more exclusive inclusions, attractions, unique accommodation and free time to experience Europe.
Featuring 31 itineraries, the 2013/14 brochure formerly known as ‘Europe Winter’ has, for the first-time, extended its tour season focus to profile Europe throughout autumn, winter and spring. With fewer crowds during this period, travellers are more likely to have one of those life defining travel moments where they have a world wonder or iconic site all to themselves.
Fiona Hunt, Managing Director, Contiki Holidays Australia said “Europe continues to be a must-see destination for many young travellers who want to throw themselves into travel and experience everything from the food, culture, history and lifestyle of a country. Often overlooked – autumn, winter and spring are fantastic times to visit Europe. Picture iconic cities covered in snow, open fires in historic old pubs and swanning around dimly lit night markets wrapped in new season winter get up.
“We want all of our travellers to have ‘no regrets’ about their holidays so have jam packed our itineraries with experiences they’re not going to forget. They can fully embrace winter on our ski trip to the Austrian Alps, see the City of Lights at its most sparkly during the Christmas in Paris tour or devour regional dinners on the Spanish Spree” said Ms Hunt.
The 2013/14 program kicks off a range of new all-year round concept trips including the 23-day European Trail, 8-day Easter Rocker, 9-day Eastern Trial, 8-day Western Rocker, 16-day Trail to Rome and 16-day Trail to London.
Program highlights include:
· 8/15-day Ski Austria trip from $635 (per person, twin share): Enjoy a generous dose of European mountain lifestyle where snow bunnies or learners can find terrain to carve at Austria’s famed resort, SkiWelt. Staying in Contiki’s own Gasthof (guesthouse) in the charming village of Hogfgarden, enjoy close access to the slopes, stunning mountain scenery, nightlife and of course, the mountain. Contiki’s Backstage Pass exclusives include a personal Ski Guide to show you the mountain, a Salzburg day trip – home of the Sound of Music and a Contiki Ski Slam race to show off your skills.
· 19-day European Inspirations tour from $2,425 (per person, twin share): An easy paced and enriching trip across Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Vatican City. Embrace ‘La Dolce Vita’ in Rome, don lederhosen in Munich before getting Insta-crazy at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Bohemian chic in Prague and art house in Berlin.
Each itinerary incorporates Backstage Pass exclusives guaranteed to turn a regular trip into an experience of a lifetime. Contiki’s Backstage Pass to Europe provides travellers with special inclusions, authentic culinary adventures, comfy accommodation and special stays, front-of-the-line access to attractions and sights and knowledgeable local guides so guests can be confident they’ll get an insider’s guide, experience more and receive unbeatable value.
Contiki knows that every traveller is different, so extra free (or ME Time) has been built into the program. Along with modern coach transport, breakfast daily and many other meals, sightseeing tours of all major areas and an experienced Local Guide, Contiki travellers are guaranteed to have a #noregrets experience.
Contiki’s 2013/14 Europe Autumn, Winter and Spring program is available now. For more information visit www.contiki.com.
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