COSTA MESA, CA — Contiki has launched its Europe 2026 program, unveiling a new global pricing model alongside an expanded collection of itineraries designed for young travellers aged 18 to 35.

Nearly 70% of Contiki’s summer 2026 European departures will now be offered at reduced rates. The transparent pricing structure, available year-round, allows travellers to book with confidence without waiting for short-term promotions. Examples include a 15% price drop on the Scotland and Ireland  itinerary and a 20% reduction on  Greek Island-Hopping Plus.

Credit Contiki

Alongside these savings, Contiki is introducing a $200 deposit option with flexible monthly payments and listed per-day costs.

“Travel should never feel out of reach, which is why our new pricing strategy is about giving young travellers value they can count on,” said Toni Ambler, Chief Customer Officer at Contiki. “From lower-priced Europe trips to diverse styles of travel and flexible ways to book, Contiki is opening the door for young people to plan earlier and look forward to experiences that feel both attainable and unforgettable.”

Contiki’s Europe 2026 lineup includes three new itineraries: Road Trip to Oktoberfest, an eight-day journey through Amsterdam, Brussels and Frankfurt that culminates with the world-famous Bavarian celebration; Norway Fjords Explorer, a summer program featuring husky hikes, sea kayaking and a King Crab safari; and Croatia Island Sail & Ultra Festival With Festigo, a week of sailing the Adriatic with access to one of the world’s top EDM festivals.

Credit Contiki

The company’s expanded 2026 portfolio also meets increased demand for rail journeys, with  Rome to Barcelona by Train and Paris to Rome by Train, both of which offer sustainable and scenic connections between iconic European cities.

For those looking to stay active, Contiki’s Active Alps and Active Swiss Alps pair hiking, rafting and biking with extended stays in Austria and Switzerland’s alpine regions. New active experiences also include ghyll scrambling in England’s Lake District on England in a Week, canoeing on Loch Ness as part of Scotland in a Week, and a bog walk near Riga on Best of Baltics.