Soak in the vibrant pulse of Hong Kong, float down the Yangtze on a Chinese - style riverboat and walk the Great Wall with other others that share your appetite for adventure. Enjoy eighteen days packed with China's major sights and out-of-the way gems with the freedom to choose those that interest you. Cycle along Xian's ancient city walls and through the stunning rice fields and limestone karsts of Yangzhou. Explore gorgeous scenery straight out of a painting or just relax and take it all in.

From London to Paris via Belgium, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, and Italy, discover many of Europe's highlights on this memorable vacation. Do you enjoy seeing historical sites? Do you enjoy architectural wonders? Do you enjoy tasting new cuisine? If so, this tour is for you. For history buffs, you'll delight in seeing many of Europe's historical sites. In Rome, visit the Roman Forum, dating back to the 7th century BC, and the Colosseum, completed in the 1st century AD. In Lucerne, see the Chapel Bridge, built in 1333 as part of the city's fortifications and now the oldest preserved wooden bridge in Europe. Or how about the medieval houses and Golden Roof in Innsbruck, built around 1500 for Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian

Explore vibrant Turkey, an amazing mix of ancient and new, Asian and European on this 12-day learning vacation. Witness Istanbul's famous Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and the church of Hagia Sophia. Explore the grand ruins of Ephesus. See the fanciful landscape of Cappadocia with its "fairy chimneys" and 6th century rock chapels. Visit Konya, home of the Whirling Dervishes and discover two of the most important ancient sites in Turkey: Pergamon and the legendary city of Troy. Spend 2 nights in Kusadasi, a beautiful seaside resort.

Gothic cathedrals, medieval castles, fairytale forests, roaring waterfalls, sprawling vineyards… Uncover the highlights of Europe from Amsterdam to Cologne, through the Rhine Valley, the Black Forest, Lucerne and Burgundy, finishing in Paris – the glittering prize on your journey of discovery! See the Louvre, Champs Elysees and Notre Dame and climb the Eiffel Tower for stunning views across this elegant city.

Get the most of Australia's East Coast with this tour to explore and relax. Take in the crystal clear waters and the lush tropical settings of this magnificent island. Ride the Captain Cook Highway with rainforest on one side and the Great Barrier Reef on the other, it's not your typical road trip. You'll make friends for life as you explore Down Under with this Contiki Australia travel package.