European Winter Tours 2011
Experience a Contiki Winter tour and see the difference! Fewer queues, save on summer prices, Christmas markets & superior accommodation.
Winter in Europe with Contiki from only $125 a day!
Europe is a whole different experience in Winter it's totally magical! There's less crowds, there's great savings and you can enjoy yourself at a more relaxed pace getting to know the 'real' Europe and its locals.
Choosing a time of year to travel depends greatly on many other factors including your work or study schedule, the travel plans of others, flight and tour availability and costs, your onward travel plans, events, festivals and activities you may want to take part in as well as personal preferences for weather. Someone seeking sunshine, beaches and parties will have a hard time finding them in Europe during the winter while for someone looking for snow and Christmas markets, it will be perfect...the choice is up to you.
Why travel to Europe in Winter?
#1 It’s cheaper! Save on getting to Europe so you can experience more when you get there.
#2 Less crowds means less time in queues.
#3 Ski in Austria or just have fun in the snow.
#4 Experience a white and traditional European Christmas.
#5 Perfect timing for Uni and Christmas Holidays
Craving power? Extend your stay in Europe with an 8 or 15 day Ski Austria package from $615!
Ski or board in Hopfgarten, a traditional European village located in the heart of the Austrian Tyrol Mountains. Stay in the heart of the action at Contiki's very own chalet, Gasthof Schoneck, where the adventures on the mountain are equaled only by the unique after dark entertainment.
Contiki Tour Manager Opinions
“There is no best time of year to travel each period of the year offers something different. In winter you don't have the queues of summer and get to see everything covered in snow, in the peak of summer you get the best weather, nice and hot, which is great if you're off to Greece, and the shoulder periods of summer are great because again the amount of tourists isn’t as great and generally not as hot as the peak of summer, so really every time of the year is a great time of year to travel in Europe.”
- Dean Smart, Tour Manager, Europe
“WINTER!!! No tourist crowds (no lines at attractions) less traffic on the roads. Go further, see more, smile more! It’s cheaper and better. Think about going when no one else goes. If winter is a bit too chilly for you, try April and September – again, not so many crowds, not as stinking hot, and a much better time to travel!”
- Claire Hanney, Tour Manager, Europe
“Winter is a great time to travel in Europe. Its yours to play with, no line ups, no crazy heat and you get a completely different perspective of the countries. Imagine walking right into the Vatican Museums, experiencing snow at the Eiffel Tower, or getting out to snowboard in Austria. Less expensive and less people, everyone always wants to do summer but winter allows you time to see more and have a true European experience.”
- Krista Taylor, Tour Manager, Europe
