Life should be all about happiness and as human beings, social interaction with our fellow beings not only brings happiness and in many cases love - it also helps us grow our capacity to learn languages, familiarise ourselves with cultures, enquire, think, play and understand the opportunity life has to offer.
Festivals contribute immensely to feelings of social cohesion. Many such celebrations focus on cultural or ethnic topics and seek to inform community members of their traditions. In this roundup, Expat Choice partners with some of the leading tour operators on the planet to bring you a well rounded introduction to places you could go to in 2023 on an organised tour to take the hassle out of planning your next big adventure.
Amsterdam for New Year
Amsterdam for New Year: 4 Day 3 Countries | London to Calais to Amsterdam and back (30 Dec 2022 – 2 Jan 2023) – Sleep in the morning, sink into the famed café culture in the afternoon and party like a VIP in Amsterdam with the perks of free nightclub entries and free drinks on the night of New Year’s Eve. Welcome, 2023 on New Year’s Day with a countryside visit to Edam where guests can indulge in the finest cheeses and see how they are made, and then head back to Amsterdam for a canal cruise with enticing views of the city and the Red-Light District illuminated by night. CONTIKI
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Paris for New Year
Paris for New Year: 4 Day 2 Countries | London to Paris and back (30 Dec 2022 – 2 Jan 2023) – “Bonjour!” Or shall we say, “Bonne année!” (Happy New Year in French) The city of love welcomes Contiki’s guests, starting with some delicious French eats on the house by the Latin Quarter’s cute, cobbled streets. New Year’s Eve will be all things French, as Contiki takes guests to the Fragonard Perfumery where they can find authentic French perfumes, have a quirky fromage and champagne picnic on Montmartre Hill and visit the Louvre Museum to see the world-famous Mona Lisa painting. The Parisian nightlife awaits…and perhaps a New Year’s kiss. CONTIKI
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Grand Christmas and New Year’s Cruise
Grand Christmas and New Year’s Cruise: 13 Day 3 Countries | Nuremberg to Budapest (22 Dec 2022-4 Jan 2023) – Welcome the new year in incredible style as Uniworld embarks guests on a relaxing journey down the Main-Danube Canal and the Danube River. Onboarding this luxurious ship, guests should expect sophistication, a change from the hurry and hassle of the holiday season. Christmas Eve involves a Midnight Mass to the gothic cathedral of Regensburg and New Year’s a glamourous time in Vienna, the historic capital of Austria. A well-deserved break from the noise for guests who hustle and bustle throughout the year. UNIWORLD
Enchanting Christmas and New Year’s Cruise
Enchanting Christmas and New Year’s Cruise: 11 Day 4 Countries | Passau to Budapest (23 Dec 2022-3 Jan 2023) – Uniworld brings festive elegance, taking guests to the countries at their best and most magical time of the year; Germany, Austria, Hungary and Slovakia in Christmas and New Year. From singing “Silent Night” in Oberndorf, where it was composed, to being in Budapest, the dynamic capital city of Hungary, to ring in the new year with a specially prepared dinner at the Captain’s Farewell Reception – it is a European tour like no other. UNIWORLD
PRIDE TOURS
City to Surf with Sydney Pride
City to Surf with Sydney Pride: 8 DAYS | Sydney to Brisbane (25 Feb 2023 to 4 Mar 2023) – Immerse and celebrate the Pride movement with Sydney Mardi Gras and Sydney WorldPride, where they unite this year to present a truly global LGBTQI+ pride festival - the very first in the Southern Hemisphere. Partygoers will be excited to keep the party going at the official Mardi Gras afterparty for a joyous evening of music, dancing, connection and celebration. CONTIKI
The Big Walkabout with Sydney Pride
The Big Walkabout with Sydney Pride: 25 days | Sydney to Byron Bay to Noosa Everglades to Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island to Cairns to Darwin to Kakadu National Park to Katherine Gorge to Uluru (25 Feb 2023 to 21 Mar 2023) – The ultimate 25-day Pride extravaganza jam-packed with celebratory events supporting the LGBTQ+ community and visits to some of the most beautiful beaches down under. This will be an unforgettable, all-rounded Australian experience for guests, as Contiki balances out partying and relaxing beach time. From Sydney’s Mardi Gras Pride Festival and drag clubs of Oxford Street, to a surfing lesson in Byron Bay and unwinding at Eco Camp in the serene National Park of Noosa Everglades, it is not to be missed. CONTIKI
Out on the Rivers
Out on the Rivers: 8 Day 1 Country | Bordeaux to Bordeaux Day (14 May 2023 - 22 May 2023) - A week full of fun, friendship and memorable travels with your LGBTQ+ friends, family and allies await those seeking a luxurious river cruise experience. Hosted by LGBT travel veterans, Gregg Kaminsky & Kelli Carpenter, these sailings feature special programming, such as LGBTQ+ performers, dance parties, themed events and more. UNIWORLD
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ST PATRICK'S DAY TOUR
London to Dublin and back St Patrick’s Day Tour
St Patrick’s Day: 4 Day 2 Countries | London to Dublin and back (16 March 2023-19 March 2023) – Ireland’s biggest party holiday, celebrated globally every 17th March, is definitely not one to miss out on for Contiki’s social travelers. With your days jam packed with parades, concerts, city explorations and general amok running, it’s time to get lucky as a leprechaun. Dress in green and indulge in a pint (or 10) of Guinness and Contiki will handle the rest. Post-party antics is a day of cultured sightseeing, where guests can learn what was in their glass the night before and how to pull a pint on a visit to the famous Guinness Storehouse. CONTIKI
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Irish Highlights Tour
Irish Highlights: 7 Day 1 Country | Ireland Tour of Dublin, Limerick, Ring of Kerry (Killarney), New Ross and Waterford – There isn’t a better place than Ireland to spend the week of St Paddy’s getting to visit 5 of their cities, where Trafalgar’s guests can connect with locals and dive into Irish culture and history. With the guide of a Local Specialist, guests will embark on a sightseeing tour of Ireland’s capital city, Dublin, which includes views of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Other highlights following include Galway’s ‘City of Tribes’ stone cathedral and Bunratty Castle (an 18th-19th century Irish history museum), Limerick’s 13th century King John’s Castle, Killarney’s beautiful Cliffs of Moher, a Ring of Kerry coastline drive. The list goes on…TRAFALGAR
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