5 Next-Level Things You’ve Definitely Gotta Do In Europe
Contiki is here to get you amped up for summer in Europe next year. Be first in line for 2019 travel and you’ll save those $$$.
You hop on Instagram, usually in the middle of the year, and all you can see is gorgeous, unfiltered shots of your mates gallivanting around Europe. “How do they know what to do?” you think. “Who’s planning their trips?”
We’ll let you in on a little secret — they’re getting all that expert guidance from genius lists like this, mate! On that note — here are 5 things that you DEFINITELY have to do in Europe.
#1 Hit Up Those Mountains
Did you go to Europe if you didn’t visit at least one mountain range? And, I mean, you can’t just go there and stare at them – you gotta truly have a crack at seeing the summer sun set over the peaks! How does paragliding over the Austrian Alps sound? Or soaking up that idyllic Swiss experience? Or sipping on a hot chocolate at a genuine chalet, high in the hills?
Pretty good? We thought so.
#2 How ‘Bout That Food?
“Yeah, I went to Europe, and the food was awful,” said no-one in the history of the world, nope, no-one, not once.
It’s easy to get caught in the tourist traps and only try typical, restaurant food in Europe. But there are ways to get your mitts on real, genuine local cuisines: you might want to try having authentic Spanish food on a local’s rooftop in Seville through EATWITH, which gives you access to legit fam dinner situations with locals all over the world.
Or if cooking the food is more your jam, you can take cooking classes in Rome – so you walk away with a full stomach and the skills to match.
#3 No Filter Natural Beauty
Look, I do really want to talk about how beautiful the view from the top of the Eiffel Tower is, but what about the experiences that are just that little bit different?
While you’re tripping around, feast your eyes on some of the most beautiful sights in the world. You could venture out to Ireland’s spectacular Cliffs of Moher or swing by the Wieliczka Salt Mine in Krakow to witness the engineering genius of a salt city.
#4 Tire Yourself Out (Through Complete Relaxation)
What could be better than seeing arguably the best wine region in the world? Seeing the best wine in the world with a side of yoga? Yep, that’ll do it.
Yoga at Contiki’s Chateau in the Beaujolais wine region is a dream come true – and will give you some well-earned time off…from your own holiday.
#5 Explore Every Kind of Transport
Instead of racking up those flight miles, why not take to the seas? Sail to Corfu on Contiki’s very own legend George’s boat. Or, if calm waters are calling your name, take yourself out to the island of Burano, just outside of gondola city Venice, and try some authentic Italian seafood.
If your sea legs are a little worse for wear, exercise your, uh, land legs, and take an alternate Berlin walking tour that will venture beyond the tourist haunts and open up the heart and soul of the city.
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Contiki is ready to help you put some big ticks on that bucket list. Travel with no regrets next European Summer. PLUS, 2019 trips are on sale now. Book early and save!