{"id":10097,"date":"2014-04-07T09:00:18","date_gmt":"2014-04-07T13:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/?p=10097"},"modified":"2020-06-22T16:40:53","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T20:40:53","slug":"graduation-vacation-ideas-contiki-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/graduation-vacation-ideas-contiki-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Make It Count With Contiki Holidays: Grad Gift Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>School is almost out for the summer! Parents, why not gift a trip of a lifetime to your deserving graduates? Students, why not celebrate your success with an adventure? We have just the thing!<\/p>\n<p>Contiki Holidays has been organizing travel for 18-35 year olds since 1962. They travel to 46 countries and 6 continents. With itineraries in Europe, Asia, Latin America, US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, hopeful travellers can explore any part of the world with Contiki Holidays. You can even plan your trip around festivals and celebrations like Oktoberfest or New Year\u2019s Eve.<\/p>\n<p>On a Contiki trip, you\u2019ll see famous sights, partake in activities and optional excursions, taste local delicacies, enjoy free time, and discover inspiring places. Contiki prides itself on making every moment count with their #NoRegrets mantra. Make it count on these top tours!<\/p>\n<p><em>For youth on a budget, there are many affordable options available. The tours marked with an asterisk* are under $1600.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>European Whirl\u00a0<\/strong>19 days,\u00a0from $2685<br \/>\nPrepare for a whirlwind of culture, fun, and discovery in London, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Prague, and Berlin.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10107\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10107\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-10107\" alt=\"London\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/London.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/London.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/London-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/London-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10107\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">London<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Italian Espresso<\/strong>* 8 days, from $1,430<br \/>\nGet a quick glimpse of Italy, stopping by the Trevi Fountain in Rome, enjoying art and architecture in Florence, and exploring the streets of Venice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spanish Spree\u00a0<\/strong>14 days,\u00a0from $2456<br \/>\nSee the Royal Palace in Madrid, the street life in Barcelona, and the Alhambra site in Granada, with a little partying and flamenco dancing along the way.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10108\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10108\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10108\" alt=\"Madrid\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Madrid.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Madrid.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Madrid-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Madrid-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Madrid-37x37.jpg 37w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Madrid-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Madrid-184x184.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10108\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Madrid<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>California Highlights<\/strong>* 8 days,\u00a0from $1,147<br \/>\nTour San Francisco, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles to get the full experience of the lively California.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Asian Adventure<\/strong>\u00a014 days,\u00a0from $2335<br \/>\nExplore Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, visiting villages, jungles, temples, markets, and urban cities.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10109\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10109\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10109\" alt=\"Thailand\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Thailand.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Thailand.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Thailand-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Thailand-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10109\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thailand<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><strong>Greek Sailing<\/strong><\/strong>* 8 days,\u00a0from $1,224<br \/>\nVisit Greek gems like Hydra, Nafplio, and Aegina as you sail along the Saronic coast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sweet as South<\/strong>* 10 days,\u00a0from $1,562<br \/>\nDiscover Southern New Zealand from Lake Ohau to Queenstown to Christchurch and soak up the stunning scenery.<\/p>\n<p>There are so many more exciting itineraries! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/tour-finder\/?params=0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0&amp;brandType=47454\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Browse our selection here<\/a> or call 1-800-665-4981 to speak with an agent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have you been on a Contiki tour? Would you like to go? Leave us a comment below!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>School is almost out for the summer! Parents, why not gift a trip of a lifetime to your deserving graduates? Students, why not celebrate your success with an adventure? We have just the thing! Contiki Holidays has been organizing travel for 18-35 year olds since 1962. They travel to 46 countries and 6 continents. 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