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Adriatic Ferry

by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe The Adriatic Ferry is an overnight ferry used on some tours in Europe, most typically on tours traveling to and from Greece. The Adriatic Fer...

Art and Culture - Italy

Italy has been witness to the birth of two of the most powerful and influential forces in not only Europe, but the Western World. The mark the Romans left on the world is not only cultural but ...

Art and Culture - Venice

Italy is filled with churches and Venice, although being an island, is no exception to this. There are over 200 churches in Venice and most of them are fee to go inside. Like Rome, you fill find be...

Buildings and Architecture - Florence

The Renaissance style and heritage of the city can not only be seen inside its Galleries and Museums but is also reflected in many of the buildings that the city erected during this time. Th...

Canals and Bridges - Venice

For hundreds of years, travelers throughout Europe have been drawn to Venice by the beauty and romance that is created by the unique nature of this Northern Italian city. The waterways are t...

Capri

by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe The island of Capri along the south west coast of Italy is almost mythical in its beauty, legend and history. The Island has been known throu...

Castel San Angelo

The Castel San Angelo, once a fortress of the Popes, now a museum, on the banks of the Tiber River in Rome, Italy.

Chianti

In a country famous for its vino (wine), Chianti is easily one of the most famous wines produced in Italy. This red wine gets it’s distinct flavour and taste from the sangiovese grapes that are...

Church dress

Europe is filled with amazing buildings, architecture and churches. If you want to visit the inside of European churches, particularly in Italy, you need to dress respectfully, wearing what is ...

Colosseum

by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe The Colosseum in Rome is one of the most famous symbols of not only Italy, but the world. Recently voted as one of the 7 wonders of the world...

Events - Venice

The Venetian Carnival is one of the most well known events of the carnival season in Europe and ranks with Rio De Janero’s fame on the world stage. The dates vary every year depending on ...

Ferrari Factory, Maranello, Italy

The Ferrari Factory in Maranello, Italy is not part of any scheduled Contiki itinerary. The Ferrari facility is pretty much out in the middle of now where on the edge of a little town called...

Florence

Florence (Italian: Firenze) is only a small city on the banks of the Arno River in Italy. The capital of Tuscany, it is easily most famous for being the focal point and home of the Renaissance ...

Food and Drink - Florence

Florence is the capital of Tuscany and even most Italians will admit that Tuscan food is probably the best in the country. Local specialties include various ways of presenting meats like steak,...

Galleria dell'Accademia

by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe This museum in Florence, Italy is most famous for being the home of Michelangelo’s original sculpture of David. The Accademia is about a 5 mi...

Galleria San Marco Glass Factory, Venice

The Galleria San Marco Glass Factory in Venice provides free glass blowing demonstrations to Contiki Tours visiting Venice, Italy. Although the island of Venice itself is not famous in itself for g...

Galleries and Museums - Florence

Florence has over 70 museums, galleries and sites crammed into its small historic center and these galleries and museums are home to some of the most famous, iconic and beautiful pieces of art ...

Gondola Ride, Venice

by – Mat Wass, Tour Manager, Europe One of my favorite excursions has to be the gondola ride in Venice – it is the best and coolest way to end a busy day in Venice. Nice and r...

Gondolas - Venice

The most recognizable symbol of the city of Venice is its gondolas. The long, black, oared boats are not only icons of the city but are deeply intertwined with the unique culture and history of...

Guided Imperial Tour, Rome

by – loulou, Tour Manager, Europe The first time I came to Rome, I was astounded by the ancient ruins of the birthplace of civilisation itself. However, to me, walking through the anci...