Discover the big cities and some of the less famous destinations in this fabulous country. This is the only Contiki tour to stay in La Spezia in the Cinque Terre region and Milan, Italy's fashion capital! You'll also visit the picturesque village of Sirmione at Lake Garda, and re-enact the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet in fair Verona where the story was set. Simply Italy, simply perfect!

The epic story of American democracy comes to life in our nation's capital city. View the extraordinary monuments throughout the National Mall that commemorate the heroes who have shaped our past, including the World War II Monument, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial. Join a local guide at the U.S

Explore a side of China you never knew existed on this eye-opening bike-based adventure. Using rural roads that wind through tiny villages and past seemingly endless rice fields, you'll get a full dose of this land's truly incredible history, culture and geography. On two wheels, you'll tour the imperial tombs and palaces of the walled city of Xi'an, study curious limestome karst formations, navigate the busy streets of Beijing and relax, secure in the knowledge that your downtime is rightly earned.

Standing in the heart of Istanbul, you realize just how much history and beauty Turkey has to offer. Marvel at the Byzantine masterpiece of the Aya Sofya and take in the symmetry of the Blue Mosque. Travel across this ancient land and encounter Cappadocia's incredible fairy chimneys and its otherworldly landscape. Then bask in history as you walk through the incredibly preserved Roman ruins of Ephesus. Your handpicked guide will take the hassle out of planning and leave you free to savour the ancient treasures of Turkey.

Charming hilltop towns, acres of lemon groves and vineyards, mile after mile of stunning cliffs kissed by cobalt-blue waters... its official name is the Amalfi Coast, but this magical land answers to 'heaven'. On this trip, you'll live like one of the region's (incredibly lucky) locals, discovering the small towns, mountain trails and local customs of this uniquely beautiful place. Explore the ruins of Pompeii in the morning, hike the coastline of the Med by afternoon, and tuck into bed at your converted 17th-century monastery homebase at sundown. Paradise incarnate.