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 ancient Roman Forum, the heart of life itself for an astounding 1,000years, all I saw was a pile of rocks – The stories, the intrigues, the assassination attempts and the gossip ... more »
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by – Krista Taylor, Tour Manager, Europe A true Tuscan meal experience! We drive out into the Tuscan hills and experience what Italian food is all about. From cocktails and entertainment on arrival to antipasto, pasta pomodoro, spaghetti to tagliata and baked alaska. Throughout our meal we have an opera singer who performs numerous Italian songs and a chance for ... more »
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by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe During the peak of summer its shoulder to shoulder clubbing chaos as locals and tourists alike cut some serious rug on the dance floor, sing like rock stars at the karaoke and mix it up in true cheesy and sleazy Space Discoteque style. Open every night of the week this two floor club usually has karaoke down... more »
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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 relaxing, with some friends cruising the canals and seeing a completely different side to the city and of course you can’t go to Venice and not go on a gondola! by – Matt Vernick... more »
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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 Ferries are owned and operated by various Greek ferry companies and accommodation on the Adriatic Ferry is in cabins that are quad share for Camping and Concept/Budget Tours and triple, twin or single share... more »
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by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe The Aiguille du Midi (official site) is a super fast, exhilarating and spectacular cable car ride up into the Mt Blanc Mountain Range in France. The cable cars depart from the very beautiful and ultra exclusive ski resort town of Chamonix in the valley below and take you up to the Aiguille du Midi lookout, just below the p... more »
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The Bavarian Beerhall is an optional excursion offered to Concept/Budget and Camping Tours staying in Munich, Germany. Please note: This excursion is not operated in favor of the Oktoberfest on tours in Munich during the festival. The Bavarian Beer Hall is offered as an optional excursion on Contiki Concept/Budget and Camping Europe Tours visiting Munich. by ̵... more »
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