Contiki Holidays

Pros: Great variety of destinations. Age group is 18-35.
Cons: Not a single one!

If you are between 18 and 35, and want to have a absolutely remarkable vacation, then Contiki is the company for you. Maybe you were like me, and had never heard of Contiki.. I am somewhat past the 35-year age limit but none the less; this is a splendid...

Pros: Informative, fun, scenic
Cons: Don't send vouchers early enough, tendency to cancel tours

I took two back-to-back Contiki tours in the summer of 1999. The first tour was of England, Scotland and Wales, beginning in London, and lasting eleven days. The second tour continued from Wales for five days in Ireland.

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Pros: Gets you from Point A to Point B
Cons: Misrepresented optionals. Pretty much forced to adhere to the tour's schedule.

Rule number one of touring Europe with Contiki: If the initial meeting with your tour manager involves the following dialogue, run to the nearest phone and try to get your money back. "Hi, everybody! How are you today? Well, first, I'm ...

Pros: see the review
Cons: see the review

I just got back recently from a Contiki vacation. As the title indicates, my Contiki trip went from New York,NY to Los Angeles,CA in 24 days. As you probably know, writing about my holiday really does not do it justice. I can tell you about every ...

Pros: you get to meet some fun people; you can't get lost - they guide you
Cons: the only negative associated with an organized tour - the lack of individual spontaneity

I will preface this epinion by saying that I have never taken a Contiki tour. My fiancee, however, has been on four Contiki tours.

I will mainly be writing this review based on the information I know about Contiki from his experiences I have...

Pros: fun, action-packed, social, you get to see the major sites
Cons: customer service before trip is not so good

DISCLAIMER First let me say: Contiki isn't for everyone. If you don't like being around people, expect the finest of lodging, or like to relax on vacation, this tour company is not for you. However, if you are energetic, friendly, and don't care ...

Pros: The amount of places we visited was more then someone could do on their own
Cons: -Food -need a vacation after your vacation (a bit strenuous) -Hotels

Overall: The tour overall definitely gave us a taste of Italy. We saw everything from the Coloseum to the Tuscan Vineyards to the Venice canals. The people on the tour were very friendly. Mostly Australians, some Canadians, Americans, and South ...

Pros: Value for Money. See lots of places in limited time. All organised for you
Cons: Bus & ferry travel is lengthy.

Being my first trip abroad and having limited time to see all I wanted to see, the best option for me was an organised tour. I chose Contiki, based firstly on the age group they appeal to (18-35 years)and secondly because of all the tours I looked at,...

Pros: The people we met on the trip was the only positive thing.
Cons: Read the review... too many to count!

I am writing this email to provide feedback from the Contiki Tour we just finished, The Italian Espresso, Sept 16-24, 2008. My husband and I signed up for this tour over 9 months ago in January and pre-paid in full immediately. We had received a ...

Pros: see a lot of Europe in a short time without the hassle of organising accommodation
Cons: rip-off optionals, moody tour manager, frustrating format, terrible meals

European Vista (21 days) WE had some excellent moments on our tour, but overall it was a nightmare. I guess Contiki can't be blamed for the fact that I am not a "tour person" but there were other things that made the trip less than bearable. All our ...

Pros: visit Italy
Cons: rushed and spend a lot of time on a bus

I am reviewing the Simply Italy trip. It is a tour run by Contiki Holidays. The tour is 13 days and considered a superior tour. The tour manager makes or breaks the trip. In Italy, the country requires its tour guides to have studied Italian history ...

Pros: Organized, fun, age-range, Locations, Friendly Staff.
Cons: Optionals can be pricey, early mornings.

General Information I went on a tour of California, Mexico (okay one day there), Grand Canyo ...

Pros: Saw more than I could have on my own in 2 wks
Cons: Just about everything having to do with the tour (Italy was great)

I just got back from taking the Simply Italy tour with my friend Grace. We had bought the tour already when I stumbled onto this website and read the reviews. We accepted that some parts of the tour would not be great and that by reading the reviews we ...

Pros: People from several countries, visit National Parks, several cities, exposure to cultural differences
Cons: Contiki secrecy of motels used before booking, lack of time places, and the partying atmosphere.

I recently took the Parks and Canyons tour in June 2006. I enjoyed the 13 day tour. It wasn't perfect and could be improved but I enjoyed my trip. It was my second Contiki tour and I disliked my first tour in Italy. But I wanted to give the company a ...

Pros: Lots of destinations covered; No planning required; Price was excellent
Cons: Not enough time in major cities; Fellow travelers tend to be focused on partying

Background My girlfriend and I just returned from Contiki’s 21-day European Vista, one of their most popular tours. It is one of their Superior tours, meaning all nights are spent in hotels (as opposed to their Camping tours). ...