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C O N T E N T S C O N T I K I T R I P S
DISCOVERER TRIPS
European Inspiration p.10
European Trail p.11
European Quest p.12
European Discovery p.13
European Explorer + Mykonos p.14
The Deal p.2
No Regrets Travel List p.4
What you get & Contiki Know-How p.6-7
Ways to travel p.8
Q & A p.25
Booking conditions p.26
How to book p.28
TRY ALL THE GELATO IN ROME
Italy
STARE UP AT MICHELANGELO’S AWE
INSPIRING CEILINGS
Vatican City
PARAGLIDE OVER THE ALPS
Austria
GO ON A PICNIC
IN THE FRENCH
COUNTRYSIDE
France
TOUR THE
COLOSSEUM
Italy
BATHE IN THE BLUE
LAGOON
HOT SPRINGS
Iceland
SEE THE GREAT
PYRAMIDS OF GIZA
Egypt
SEE THE LEANING
TOWER OF PISA
Italy
WALK ALONG
GLACIERS
Norway
Get excited about the top experiences in Europe Summer for 2018.
EUROPE SUMMER PREVIEW 2018 05
IN-DEPTH EXPLORER TRIPSSimply Italy p.20Spanish Spree p.21Great Britian & Ireland p.22
EASY PACEGreek Island Hopping p.23
SAILING & CRUISECroatia Island Escape p.24
HIGH ENERGY TRIPS
European Escapade p.15
European Whirl p.16
European Highlights p.17
London to Athens + Greek Week p.18
Ultimate European + Greek Island Hopping p.19
SEE THE VIEWS FROM THE LONDON EYE
England
KAYAK YOUR WAY
AROUND DUBROVNIK
Croatia
LEARN HOW TO MAKE
PIZZAPIZZA
Italy
FLOAT ON A GONDOLA
THROUGH
THE CANALS OF
VENICE
Italy
CATCH A BREATHTAKING SUNSET OVER OIA
Greece
GO ON A GUIDED
TOUR OF THE
ACROPOLIS
Greece
GO ON A GUIDED TOUR OF BERLIN
Germany
SEE GAUDI’S
UNEXPECTED
ARCHITECTURE
Spain
VISIT THE MOULIN
ROUGE
France
WANDER THROUGH THE MARKETS
OF MARRAKECH
Morocco
RIDE A BIKE THROUGH AMSTERDAM
Netherlands
No Regrets Experiences ME Time Optionals
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WAYS TO STAYHow do you get the most of every
single day on Contiki? You get a
great night’s sleep – something we
can guarantee with our 5 different
ways to stay. Snooze your way
across the continent in cosy hotels,
trendy hostels, utterly unique Special
Stopovers (hello 16th century French
chateau), roomy 2-man tents, or
sun-drenched sailing boats and
cruise ships.
ME TIME OPTIONALSFree time = our jam, and we give you
a whole heap of it. Spend it DIY-ing
your adventure, or take advantage of
our ME Time optionals, guaranteed
to make your trip even more
extraordinary.
NO REGRETS EXPERIENCESWe call them our No Regrets
Experiences – the ones we know you
just can’t afford to miss. And the best
part? They’re included as standard, so
you’ll never have to pay extra to see
the very best Europe has to offer.
TEAMThe jewel in our crown, our expert
and highly trained team of Trip
Managers, Drivers, On-Site Team
and Local Guides, seriously are the
best in the biz. We love them, and
we know you will, too.
MUNCHMunch wraps up everything
we do with food in Europe. It’s
breakfast included each and
every day. It’s the menus at our
Special Stopovers, designed by
Masterchef Thomas Castberg,
that champion local ingredients.
It’s our Trip Managers superior
knowledge of food culture. And
it’s our promise that every meal,
whether included or optional, is
both authentic and super tasty.
WHAT
YOU GET
Château de Cruix
Check out Old Town Dubrovnik
The team sailing in Croatia
Tour the Berlin Wall
Market shopping in Florence
YOU NEED FREE WIFI TO ‘GRAM UP A STORM
WILL SHOW YOU ALL THE LOCAL HANGOUTS & SECRET SPOTS
EUROPE SUMMER PREVIEW 2018 07
#NOREGRETS
ALL THE JAW DROPPING SIGHTS
THE BEST CULTURAL EXPERIENCES HOW TO TRAVEL WITH #NOREGRETS
VALUE IS MORE THAN JUST A PRICE TAGA COMFY NIGHT’S SLEEP IS KEY
HOW TO SKIP THE LINES
SKIP BREKKY IF IT WASN’T INCLUDED
WE KNOW YOU’D:
WE KNOW OUR TEAM
TO MAKING THE NEXT DAY COUNT
(AND HOW TO AVOID THE TOURIST TRAPS)
CONTIKI KNOW-HOW
SAIL
ING
& C
RU
ISE
CAMPING
See it all and do it all.
Be prepared for some serious
bucket list ticking as we show you
our absolute favourite highlights.
And as for sleeps? A mix of hotels
and hostels is how we roll.
25 Discoverer trips, from 8-33 days
See p.10
Ain’t no school like the old
school so why not make like
our Contiki forefathers with
a Camping trip across the
continent. If you’re on a
serious budget but still want
the full flavour of Europe, look
no further.
3 Camping trips, from 21-46 days
See contiki.com formore info
WAYS TO
TRAVELThink one travel style caters for
every traveller out there? Nah – neither do we. Travel
isn’t one size fi ts all, so we have 8 unique and entirely wonderful
ways to travel, each one different from the next.
Days spent snorkelling, eating
local cuisines and exploring the
Mediterranean’s sexiest ports –
sounds like a kind of sun-induced
dream, right? Wrong, it’s reality on
our Sailing & Cruise trips, topped off
with balmy nights under the stars.
9 Sailing & Cruise trips, from 6-9 days
See p.24
DISCOVERER
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EASY PACE
IN-D
EPTH
EXPLO
RER
G O T O
C O N T I K I . C O M /W A Y S T O T R A V E L
F O R M O R EI N F O
Consider yourself a 24-hour
kind of traveller? Now you’re
talking our language. Moon-
walk your way across Europe
in a flurry of bright lights, epic
sights and late nights on this
no frills adventure, perfect for
fun-lovin g peeps on a budget.
12 High Energy trips, from 10-45 days
See p.15
Like the sound of long
lie-ins, lazy lunches and afternoons
spent under the golden sun with all
the time in the world to explore?
Why rush when you’ve got the
option to take it slow and do things
a little more sedately.
9 Easy Pace trips, from 7-13 days
See p.23
Sometimes to really know a place
you have to understand its heart.
You have to speak to its locals,
explore its cuisine and get lost in
its winding back alleys and secret
green spaces. This is what doing an
In-Depth Explorer trip is all about.
28 In-Depth Explorer trips, from 5-22 days
See p.20
VISIT CONTIKI.COM TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR 8 UNIQUE TRAVEL STYLES
HIGH ENERGY
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BERLIN
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NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES
• Special access Rome sightseeing tour
• Wine tasting in Tuscany • Explore Florence on foot with
our Local Guide • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour • Explore windmills, canals &
dijks by bike (summer only)
M Volendam dinner, Amsterdam M Burano island cruise & dinner,
Venice M Cabaret show & dinner, Paris M Tuscan evening, Florence M Whitewater rafting
(summer only)
ME TIME OPTIONALS
EUROPEAN INSPIRATION
FREE WIFIOn Contiki coaches
18NIGHTS HOTELACCOMMODATION
INCLUDED MEALS27
DEPARTURES 2018M A M J J A S O
15 6 3 1 5 927 17 3 19 16
24 8 26 1826 22 25
2730
Vatican City
Pisa
Dover
Edam
Calais
Valley of the Somme
Burgundy Region
Dresden
London
Chianti Region
Tyrol
Brenner Pass
Lake Como
Swiss Alps
DachauChamps-Élysées
Charles Bridge
Brandenburg Gate
VENICE
ROME
FLORENCE
PARIS
LUCERNE
AMSTERDAM
PRAGUE
BERLIN
MUNICH
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
SWITZ
ITALY
GERMANY
NETHERLANDS
FRANCE
ENGLAND
CZECH REP
BELGIUM
AUSTRIA
Don’t Miss!Places visitedNightstopsOptional start cityOptional end city Optional start/end city 10 World Heritage sites visited
1
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FROM
A$204PER DAY
#EU
TRA
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VENICE
DISCO
VER
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CONTIKI.COM/EUROTRAIL
NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES
• Explore windmills, canals & dijks by bike (summer departures only)
• Locally guided tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau Concentration Camps
• Private motorboat to the historic islands of Venice
• Special access Rome
sightseeing tour
M Pierogi dinner, Krakow M River cruise with dinner,
Budapest M Historical walking tour,
Berlin
ME TIME OPTIONALS
EUROPEAN TRAIL
FREE WIFIOn Contiki coaches
INCLUDED MEALS33
DEPARTURES 2018M A M J J A S O31 14 5 2 2 4 1 6
21 12 4 4 11 828 19 9 7 18 29
26 11 9 2516 1120 1423 2125 2827 3030
NIGHTS HOTEL/HOSTELACCOMMODATION
22
Vatican City
Pisa
Dover
Edam
Calais
Valley of the Somme
Burgundy Region
LondonDresden
Kutná Hora
Auschwitz
Banska Bystrica
PRAGUE
BrandenburgGate
MedievalOld Town
VENICE
ROME
PARIS
AMSTERDAM
VIENNA
SWISS ALPS
BUDAPEST
2
BERLIN2
2
2
2
11
2
2
2
2
LJUBLJANA
FLORENCE
2
KRAKOW
State Opera House
NORTH-SEA
SWITZ
ITALY
HUNGARY
SLOVAKIA
GERMANY
CZECH REP
POLAND
NETHERLANDS
FRANCE
ENGLAND
BELGIUM
AUSTRIA
SLOVENIA
Don’t Miss!Places visitedNightstopsOptional start cityOptional end city Optional start/end city 17 World Heritage sites visited
1
EUROPE SUMMER PREVIEW 2018 11
A$36923 DAYS · 14 COUNTRIES · FROM A$3845PP
FROM
A$168PER DAY
VENICE
DIS
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#EU
QU
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CONTIKI.COM/EUROPEAN-QUEST
NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES
• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour • Train along the Cinque Terre • Explore Florence on foot with
our Local Guide • Day trip to the Isle of Capri • Special access Rome
sightseeing tour
M Cabaret show, Paris M Cruise around the Isle
of Capri, Sorrento (summer only)
M Eagle’s Nest, Salzburg (summer only)
ME TIME OPTIONALS
EUROPEAN QUEST
FREE WIFIOn Contiki coaches
INCLUDED MEALS34
DEPARTURES 2018M A M J J A S O30 13 4 1 4 3 7 5
27 11 6 6 8 1418 8 11 10 2825 13 13 15
15 18 1720 20 2422 25 312729
NIGHTS HOTEL/HOSTELACCOMMODATION
24
PyreneesMountains
London
Dover
Verona
Calais
Edam
Valley of the Somme
Loire Valley
Pisa
MonacoSt-Jean-de-Luz
Zaragoza
Dresden
Pompeii
Vatican City
Isle of Capri
Brandenburg Gate
Bridge of Sighs
VENICE
ROMENICE
FLORENCE
PARIS
BERLIN
BORDEAUX
AMSTERDAM
SALZBURG
BARCELONA
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1 1SAN SEBASTIAN
ITALIAN RIVIERA
SORRENTO
PRAGUE
ADRIATIC SEA
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
ENGLISH CHANNEL
NORTH SEA
SPAIN
ITALY
GERMANY
FRANCE
AUSTRIA
CZECH REP
ENGLAND
NETHERLANDS
BELGIUM
Don’t Miss!Places visitedNightstopsOptional start cityOptional end city Optional start/end city 15 World Heritage sites visited
1
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FROM
A$164PER DAY
#EU
DISC
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MUNICH
DISCO
VER
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CONTIKI.COM/DISCOVERY
NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES
• Discover hidden Venice with our Local Specialist
• Locally guided walking tour of Florence
• Gelato in Rome – on us • Visit a traditional beer hall • Private motorboat to the
historic islands
M Rafting (summer only), Tyrol M Swiss Mountain (summer only),
Lucerne M Cabaret show & dinner, Paris M Space Electronic Disco , Florence
ME TIME OPTIONALS
EUROPEAN DISCOVERY
FREE WIFIOn Contiki coaches
11NIGHTS HOTELACCOMMODATION
INCLUDED MEALS16
DEPARTURES 2018M A M J J A S O29 12 5 2 3 2 4 2
21 10 9 5 11 8 428 12 12 10 16 13 5
19 14 14 18 2024 19 17 30 2231 23 21 25
26 2728 2930
Dover
Calais
Valley of the Somme
Burgundy Region
Lake Como
Innsbruck
SwissAlps
Vatican City
London
ROME
PARIS
RHINEVALLEY
TYROL
LUCERNE
MUNICH
VENICE
FLORENCE
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Giotto’s Bell Tower
Louvre
Trevi Fountain
AMSTERDAM1NORTH
SEA
SWITZ
ITALY
GERMANY
NETHERLANDS
FRANCE
ENGLAND
BELGIUM
AUSTRIA
Don’t Miss!Places visitedNightstopsOptional start cityOptional end city Optional start/end city 8 World Heritage sites visited
1
EUROPE SUMMER PREVIEW 2018 13
A$30012 DAYS · 9 COUNTRIES · FROM A$2765PP
FROM
A$231PER DAY
DUBROVNIK
DIS
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#EU
EXPLO
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CONTIKI.COM/EXPLORER
NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES
• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour • Locally guided walking tour
of Florence • Special access Rome
sightseeing tour • Day trip to the Isle of Capri • Locally guided tour of Athens
M Cabaret show & dinner, Paris M Flamenco show with dinner,
Barcelona M A classic night out with dinner,
Vienna M Guided tour of Vatican M Swiss Mountain, Lucerne
ME TIME OPTIONALS
EUROPEAN EXPLORER
FREE WIFIOn Contiki coaches
32
NIGHTS HOTELACCOMMODATION 1 NIGHT ON BOARD A FERRY
INCLUDED MEALS47
DEPARTURES 2018M A M J J A S O
29 13 10 1 5 227 17 8 19 9
24 22
+ MYKONOS ISLAND
PompeiiVatican
City
Pisa
MonacoSplit
Patras
Isle of Capri
Dover
Edam
Calais
Valley of the Somme
Burgundy Region
SwissAlps
Verona
Liechtenstein
Mauthausen
Bari
London
CorinthCanal
Fontainebleau
Pyrenees Mountains
Champs- Élysées
Monte Carlo
St. Mark’s Square
1
VENICE
ROME
FRENCHRIVIERA
FLORENCE
ATHENS
MYKONOS
ZADAR
TIRANA
PREVEZA
PARIS
RHINEVALLEY
LYON
AMSTERDAM
VIENNA
LUCERNE
MUNICH
BARCELONA
SORRENTO
DUBROVNIK
2
2
1
1
1 1
1
1
1
4
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2ADRIATIC SEA
IONIAN SEA
ENGLISH CHANNEL
ATLANTIC OCEAN
SWITZ
SPAIN
MONTENEGRO
ITALY
GREECE
GERMANY
NETHERLANDS
FRANCE
ENGLAND
CROATIA
SLOVENIA
BOSNIA-
HERZEGOVINA
BELGIUM
AUSTRIA
ALBANIADon’t Miss!Places visitedNightstopsOptional start cityOptional end city Optional start/end city 18 World Heritage sites visited
1
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FROM
A$227PER DAYA$80533 DAYS · 18/19 COUNTRIES · FROM A$7459PP
#EU
ESCA
PAD
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BARCELONA
HIG
H EN
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CONTIKI.COM/ESCAPADE
NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES
• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour with champagne & escargot
• Enjoy baguettes & brie on a French picnic
• Special access Rome sightseeing tour
• Visit Dachau Concentration Camp
M Evening Passegiata & Aperitivo, Venice
M Schnitzel & Screams, Vienna M Mike’s Bikes, Munich M Jungfrau Mountain, Swiss Alps
ME TIME OPTIONALS
EUROPEAN ESCAPADE
FREE WIFIOn Contiki coaches
INCLUDED MEALS40
DEPARTURES 2018M A M J J A S O28 9 2 1 1 2 6
26 8 5 4 6 916 7 7 18 1224 11 9 30 15
13 11 1719 1321 1923 2125 2528 31
NIGHTS SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS
24
Vatican City
Monaco
Pisa
Dover
Edam
Calais
Valley of the Somme
Burgundy Region
Pyrenees Mountains
DolomiteMountains
Arles
Liechtenstein
Fontainebleau
St Goar
Heidelberg
Dachau
Lucerne
Sagrada Família
Eiffel Tower
Colosseum
VENICE
ROME
THERIVIERA
FLORENCE
PARIS
RHINEVALLEY
AMSTERDAM
VIENNA
TYROL
MUNICH
BARCELONA
SWISSALPS
CHÂTEAUDE CRUIX
2
2
2
2
2
London
1
1 2
2
2
2
22
ADRIATIC SEA
SWITZ
SPAIN
ITALY
GERMANY
NETHERLANDS
FRANCE
ENGLAND
BELGIUM
AUSTRIA
Don’t Miss!Places visitedNightstopsOptional start cityOptional end city Optional start/end citySpecial Stopover night 15 World Heritage sites visited
1
1
EUROPE SUMMER PREVIEW 2018 15
FROM
A$160PER DAYA$38025 DAYS · 12 COUNTRIES · FROM A$3995PP
BERLIN
HIG
H E
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#EU
WH
IRL
CONTIKI.COM/WHIRL
NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES
• Explore windmills, canals & dijks by bike through cheese-making Edam
• Private motorboat to the historic islands of Venice
• Special access Rome sightseeing tour
M Paragliding, Tyrol M Jungfrau Mountain, Swiss Alps M Cabaret show with champagne,
Paris M Rome of the Emperors &
Gladiators inc. Colosseum, Rome
ME TIME OPTIONALS
EUROPEAN WHIRL
FREE WIFIOn Contiki coaches
INCLUDED MEALS25
DEPARTURES 2018M A M J J A S O
5 1 3 1 6 1122 15 6 3 16 17
24 9 5 19 1827 10 7 26 20
14 8 28 2215 1217 1522 1825 2528 2730 30
NIGHTS SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS
17
Vatican City
Dover
Edam
Calais
Valley of the Somme
Ruhr Valley
Burgundy Region
Dresden
ApennineMountains
Lake ComoVENICE
ROME
FLORENCE
PARIS
AMSTERDAM
TYROL
PRAGUE
BERLIN
MUNICH
SWISSALPS
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
22
Wooden Chapel Bridge
Gondola ride
Champs-Élysées
London
2
ENGLISH CHANNEL
SWITZ
ITALY
GERMANY
NETHERLANDS
FRANCE
CZECH REP
BELGIUM
AUSTRIA
ENGLAND
Don’t Miss!Places visitedNightstopsOptional start cityOptional end city Optional start/end citySpecial Stopover night 10 World Heritage sites visited
1
1
16 EUROPE SUMMER PREVIEW 2018
A$27918 DAYS · 10 COUNTRIES · FROM A$2895PP
FROM
A$161PER DAY
#EU
HIG
HLIG
HTS
VENICE
HIG
H EN
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CONTIKI.COM/HIGHLIGHTS
NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES
• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour with champagne & escargot
• Sample local wine at Contiki’s Château
• Visit a Monte Carlo casino • Discover Florence on foot with
our Local Guide
M Cabaret show with champagne, Paris
M Guided tour of Vatican, Rome M Gondola ride, Venice M Wine tasting, Rhine Valley M Amsterdam dinner, Amsterdam
ME TIME OPTIONALS
EUROPEAN HIGHLIGHTS
FREE WIFIOn Contiki coaches
INCLUDED MEALS20
DEPARTURES 2018M A M J J A S O
3 2 6 1 1 311 12 8 4 5 522 19 10 6 9 928 21 16 8 22 14
28 20 11 26 1530 23 16 16
24 18 1927 22 2128 25
29
NIGHTS SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS
13
Vatican City
Monaco
Pisa
Dover
Edam
Calais
Valley of the Somme
Beaujolais Region
Burgundy Region
Fontainebleau
St Goar
London
Brenner Pass
Tyrol
Dachau
VENICE
ROME
THERIVIERA
CHÂTEAUDE CRUIX
FLORENCE
PARIS
RHINEVALLEY
AMSTERDAM
MUNICH
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Basilica Santa Croce
Vineyards
Pantheon
ADRIATIC SEA
ENGLISH CHANNEL
ITALY
GERMANY
NETHERLANDS
FRANCE
ENGLAND
BELGIUM
AUSTRIA
Don’t Miss!Places visitedNightstopsOptional start cityOptional end city Optional start/end citySpecial Stopover night 11 World Heritage sites visited
1
1
EUROPE SUMMER PREVIEW 2018 17
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ND
ON
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CONTIKI.COM/LONDON-ATHENS -GREEK
NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES
• See the fi rst modern Olympic stadium in Athens
• See the famous Mykonos windmills
• Visit Ios town
M Island of Delos Tour M Hidden treasures, Mykonos M Sailing Spectacular, Ios M Guided Tour of Pompeii, Rome
ME TIME OPTIONALS
LONDON TO ATHENS
FREE WIFIOn Contiki coaches
INCLUDED MEALS41
DEPARTURES 2018M A M J J A S O
29 13 5 1 527 10 8 14
16 16 1919 22 3024 3128
+ GREEK WEEK
NIGHTS SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS1 NIGHT ON BOARD A FERRY
28
Pompeii
Vatican City
Monaco
Pisa
DoverCalais
Valley of the Somme
Burgundy Region
Beaujolais Region
Arles
Pyrenees Mountains
Versailles
London
Bari
CorinthCanal
Mt Vesuvius
ApennineMountains
VENICE
ROME
THERIVIERA
FLORENCE
CORFU
ATHENS
IOS
PARIS
BARCELONA
CHÂTEAUDE CRUIX
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2Bridge of Sighs
Eiffel Tower
Tapas & Flamenco
3 MYKONOS
ADRIATIC SEA
IONIAN SEA
MEDITERRANEAN SEASPAIN
ITALY
FRANCE
ENGLAND
GREECE
Don’t Miss!Places visitedNightstopsOptional start citySpecial Stopover night 13 World Heritage sites visited
1
1
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A$181PER DAY
#U
LTIMA
TEEUR
OPE
BARCELONA
HIG
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CONTIKI.COM/ULTIMATE-GREECE
NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES
• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour with champagne & escargot
• Discover Florence on foot with our Local Guide
• Locally guided tour of Athens & the Acropolis
• Explore the Wooden Horse of Troy with our Local Guide
• Pay tribute to heroes at Gallipoli & Anzac Cove
M Cabaret show with champagne, Paris
M Flamenco, tapas & drinks, Barcelona
M Belly dancing show & dinner, Istanbul
M Sailing spectacular, Ios M Highlights & Volcano Cruise,
Santorini M Oia sunset, Santorini
ME TIME OPTIONALS
ULTIMATE EUROPEAN
FREE WIFIOn Contiki coaches
INCLUDED MEALS68
DEPARTURES 2018M A M J J A S O28 22 6 3 1 12
20 17 15 1524 19
22
+ GREEK ISLAND OPTION
NIGHTS SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS1 NIGHT ON BOARD A FERRY
44
Pompeii
Vatican City
Pisa
Troy
Gallipoli
Dover
Edam
Calais
Valley of the Somme
Burgundy Region
Pyrenees Mountains
DolomiteMountains
MauthausenVersailles
Arles Monaco
Liechtenstein
London
Bari
CorinthCanal
Thermopylae
Heidelberg
Lucerne
Mt Vesuvius
ApennineMountains
JungfrauMountain
Chain Bridge
Anzac Cove
VENICE
ROMETHE
RIVIERA
FLORENCE
CORFU
ATHENS
IOS
SANTORINI
BELGRADE
SOFIA
CANAKKALE
ISTANBUL
PARIS
RHINEVALLEY
CHÂTEAUDE CRUIX
AMSTERDAM
VIENNA
TYROLBUDAPEST
MUNICH
BARCELONA
SWISS ALPS
KAVALA
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
33
2
3
1
1
2
22
2
3
1
1 1
1
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SWITZ
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SERBIA
ITALY
HUNGARY
GREECE
GERMANY
NETHERLANDS
FRANCE
ENGLAND
BULGARIA
BELGIUM
AUSTRIA
Don’t Miss!Places visitedNightstopsOptional start cityOptional end city Optional start/end citySpecial Stopover night 24 World Heritage sites visited
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BURANO
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NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES
• See the Leaning Tower of Pisa• Wine tasting, Chianti region• See Romeo & Juliet’s Balcony,
Verona• Special access sightseeing
tour, Rome• Day trip to the island of Capri
M Capri island cruise from Sorrento M Tuscan evening, Florence M Burano island cruise & dinner,
Venice M Gondola ride, Venice M Emperors & Gladiators inc.
Colosseum, Rome M Visit the ruins of the Roman
city, Pompeii
ME TIME OPTIONALS
SIMPLY ITALY
FREE WIFIOn Contiki coaches
11NIGHTS HOTELACCOMMODATION
INCLUDED MEALS14
DEPARTURES 2018M A M J J A S O
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24 18 3027 22
Pompeii
Vatican City
Pisa
Isle of Capri
Cinque Terre
Lake Garda
Verona
Chianti Region
Mt. Vesuvius
Giotto’sBell Tower
Leaning Tower of Pisa
St. Peter’s Basilica
VENICE
ITALIAN RIVIERA
MILAN
ROME
FLORENCE
SORRENTO
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12
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ITALY
Don’t Miss!Places visitedNightstops 9 World Heritage sites visited
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NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES
• Guided tour of the Royal Palace, Madrid
• See Gaudí’s Sagrada Família & 1992 Olympic Games complex, Barcelona
• Visit Ibiza Town and beaches• Guided tour of the Alhambra,
Granada• Visit the Cathedral & Plaza de
España, Seville
M Valley of the Fallen, near Madrid
M Bike tour, Barcelona M Tour of Albaicin & La Cartuja,
Granada M Guided tour of the Rock of
Gibraltar M Flamenco show & tapas,
Barcelona M Traditional dinner, Madrid
ME TIME OPTIONALS
SPANISH SPREE
FREE WIFIOn Contiki coaches
13NIGHTS HOTELACCOMMODATION
INCLUDED MEALS17
DEPARTURES 2018M A M J J A S O
30 21 4 2 13 2428 18 4 20
25 9 27162530
San Sebastian
Zaragoza
Segovia
Gibraltar
Toledo
Denia
Guggenheim Art Museum
Sagrada Familia
Alcazar Fortress
SEVILLE GRANADA
IBIZA
MADRID
BILBAO
CORDOBA
BARCELONA
PAMPLONA
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SPAIN
Don’t Miss!Places visitedNightstops 7 World Heritage sites visited
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DUBLIN
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NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES
• The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour , Liverpool
• Spot ‘Nessie’ on a boat cruise of Loch Ness
• Blarney Stone visit• Cliffs of Moher visit• Visit the Giant’s Causeway
M Evening ‘Ghost Walk’, York M Castle experience, Edinburgh M High ropes course, Lake District M Boat ride to the Aran Islands M Titanic Museum visit, Belfast M Guinness Storehouse visit, Dublin M Irish Evening with dinner &
dancing, Dublin
ME TIME OPTIONALS
GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND
FREE WIFIOn Contiki coaches
15NIGHTS HOTELACCOMMODATION
INCLUDED MEALS23
DEPARTURES 2018M A M J J A S O30 6 4 5 3 3 7 5
13 8 8 13 7 14 1220 11 19 17 10 1827 18 22 31 14 28
22 26 1729 28
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Cliffs of Moher
Blarney
Loch NessIsle of Skye
London
Holyhead
LIVERPOOL
Gretna Green
Larne
Kilkenny
StirlingSt Andrews
Giant’s Causeway
York Minster
Temple Bar
Edinburgh Castle
CORK
YORK
DUBLIN
GLASGOW
LONDONDERRY
GALWAY
EDINBURGH
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS
WEST HIGHLANDS
LAKE DISTRICT
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WALES
REP. OF
IRELAND
Don’t Miss!Places visitedNightstops 5 World Heritage sites visited
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CONTIKI.COM/ISLAND-HOPPING
NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES
• See the traditional Cycladic-style houses of Mykonos
• Visit the main town of Fira with an included transferinto town
• Visit Ios Town
M Traditional Greek dancing & dinner, Athens
M Island tour, Delos M Oia sunset, Santorini M Volcano tour, Santorini M Sailing trip, Ios
ME TIME OPTIONALS
GREEK ISLAND HOPPING
12NIGHTS HOTELACCOMMODATION
INCLUDED MEALS16
DEPARTURES 2018M A M J J A S O
2 1 1 3 25 4 4 6 58 7 7 9 811 10 10 12 1114 13 13 15 1417 16 16 18 1720 19 19 21 2023 22 22 24 2326 25 25 2729 28 28 30
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Windmills
Acropolis
Oia at sunset
ATHENS
MYKONOS
SANTORINI
IOS
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA
GREECE
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DUBROVNIK
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CONTIKI.COM/CROATIAN-CRUISING
NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES
• Choice of two different boat options
• Comfortable boat with decks for sunbathing
• Old Town visit, Korcula• Fortress view, Hvar• Diocletian’s Palace view, Split
M Walking tour, Dubrovnik M Sea kayaking trip, Dubrovnik M Captain’s Dinner, Trstenik
ME TIME OPTIONALS
CROATIA ISLAND ESCAPE
FREE WIFIAvailable on all boats
7NIGHTS SAILINGACCOMMODATION
INCLUDED MEALS14
DEPARTURES 2018M A M J J A S O
12 2 4 1 119 6 7 4 826 9 11 8 15
13 14 1116 18 1520 21 1823 25 2227 28 2530
Diocletian’s Palace
Old TownCity Walls
DUBROVNIK
MAKARSKA
SPLIT
HVAR
TRSTENIK
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GOT A QUESTION?Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know:
WHAT’S INCLUDED?• Coach, train, air transfers & ferry transport as
specified.• Accommodation, breakfast, lunch & evening
meals as detailed in the ‘What you need to know’ section on trip pages.
• No Regrets Experiences as detailed in the itineraries on the trip pages. Unless specified, entrance fees are not included.
• Experienced team as detailed on on trip pages.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?• Personal expense money.• Visas, personal insurance, medical fees.• Sightseeing, visits & entrance fees other than
those specified on trip pages.• All ME Time Optional Excursions.• All other meals not specified in the ‘What you
need to know’ section on trip pages.• Anything else not listed in the ‘What you need
to know’ section on trip pages.
INCLUDED FLIGHTS Flights as specified on individual trip itineraries are included as part of the price. As detailed within our Booking Conditions (p.26) under ‘General’, we rely on international conventions regarding air travel and other transportation as specified. Through enrolment and payment for your trip you acknowledge and accept such. Individual electronic tickets may not be issued to you prior to travel, due to the group nature of the air/flight booking. In such circumstances you acknowledge that by receipt of any applicable boarding pass and/or by boarding the aircraft you have accepted the airlines terms & conditions of travel, and the application of all relevant international conventions and applicable national and international law governing air transportation.
INCLUSIONSThese are the practical bits that are included on every trip (except explorer packages): • An experienced and professional Trip Manager
and Driver team • Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints
for charging. • Sightseeing tours in many major cities plus
orientation tours in all other destinations • Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges • Ferry crossings
Look out for on the trip pages. Where you see these icons, all of the above are included on your trip.
WHERE WILL I STAY?We offer Hotel, Hostel, Special Stopovers & Cabins, Camping & Cruising accommodation, depending on your trip style. Check out contiki.com for more information.
QUAD-SHARE ACCOMMODATION On our Discoverer trips advertised with hostel style accommodation and all High Energy trips, you are accommodated in same sex quad share accommodation. Where possible we try to accommodate male/female couples with another male/female couples, however due to passenger numbers and rooming availability this cannot be guaranteed in all locations. We have free upgrades to twin share accommodation on these trips at certain locations but again this cannot be guaranteed. Please note on these trips you will need to bring a towel.
TRIPS WITHIN TRIPSYou may notice on some of our trips that some groups join and leave at different stages. That’s because we offer shorter trips within a larger itinerary, giving greater choice & flexibility so our travellers can choose when they start their trip and how long they travel for. For the trips that allow you this extra flexibility see contiki.com.
CONTIKI GLOSSARY• Visit - Your trip includes a stop and you’ll get the
opportunity to visit a specific site. • See/View - You will drive/pass by the site so that
you can see it.• Sightseeing tour - A guided tour of a city or site.• Orientation tour - Places of interest are pointed
out, allowing you to go and explore them in your own time.
WILL I GET MORE INFORMATION? Upon receipt of final payment, your trip documentation will be released 21 days prior to your departure. Make sure you visit contiki.com for
our travellers guide. It’s packed full of essential info for your holiday. You’ll also receive a comprehensive day-by-day itinerary including full details & costs of all optional activities available on your trip. Your free Contiki document wallet* & luggage tag will be sent to you with your travel documents. The wallet is a good place for your tickets & passport.* Contiki reserves the right to substitute an
alternative travel accessory for the Contiki document wallet.
HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED?You should be able to use debit & credit cards for most items. You’ll need to allow enough money to cover meals where not included (breakfast, lunch & dinner), souvenirs, shopping, drinks, ME Time optional excursions & activities, entrance fees to attractions & evening entertainment.It is advisable to start your trip with some cash in local currencies such as Euro, Swiss Franc & British Pounds.
ME TIME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIESWHEN DO I CHOOSE? Optionals are arranged & paid for on trip. By leaving the final decisions until then you can choose at the same time as your new friends. You’ll get great value as we get you great rates & your Trip Manager can offer personal advice. Some activities are seasonal & weather dependent as well.HOW DO I PAY? Payment for your ME Time optionals is made direct to your Trip Manager on your trip. You can choose to pay in cash (local currency) or by credit or debit card as long as they have a PIN attached. Using a credit or debit card is convenient, and can save you money on withdrawal fees & poor exchange rates! You can pay using most credit & debit cards like Visa, Mastercard & AMEX. Note: It’s a good idea to let your bank know you’re travelling & check if there is a daily transaction limit, so you always have access to money when you need it. Note: In a few destinations we cannot accept credit card payment. Ask your Trip Manager for details when you start your trip.
PAST TRAVELLER 5% DISCOUNTWe’re head over heels for our Contiki travellers, particularly those that love us so much they come back for more. That’s why when you travel with us; we’ll offer you a 5% discount on the land portion of your trips from then on. And we’ve even wrestled our TTC sister brands (found here - TTC.com #travelttc) into offering the same. Here’s what you need to know:• You must have returned and finished your first
Contiki trip before you can cash in on your 5% discount on your next adventure
• Past traveller discounts can be applied to trips of 7 days or longer only
• If you’re buying more than one trip back to back, the 5% discount will apply to the most expensive trip
• We’re going to need a deposit before the discount can be applied to the booking
• You can’t use it on pre & post-trip accommodation rates & other selected products (because we offer great prices for our travellers on these already)
• Once you’re a past passenger, you’re eligible for a 5% discount every 6 months so you can keep going with Contiki
• The discount applies to brochured prices only & cannot be combined with any non-brochured special market promotions
Sound good to you crazy Contiki lovers?
BROCHURE AUTHENTICITYWe have put a great deal of effort into producing this brochure. The information given & literature produced by Contiki has been compiled with care & is published in good faith (this includes Contiki.com & our ebrochures). Sometimes, because of circumstances outside our control, we have to alter some activities due to seasonal closing or repairs to buildings, etc., especially early or late in the season. If this happens, alternatives will be arranged.
NO COMPULSORY TIPPING - REWARD ONLY EXCELLENCE!Every country in the world has different tipping policies. Within Europe it is customary to tip roughly 10% of the bill in table service restaurants, cafes, bars and in a taxi. All other tipping is entirely optional, and not an expectation. If you feel your
Contiki Team has delivered an outstanding level of service throughout your trip you may wish to tip them, but this is at your discretion, no one else’s. Tip what you think is right.
BOOKING SECURITY Contiki has been running trips for young people since 1962 & is a member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA). The members include all the major tour operators who are financially bonded for your security & who maintain the highest standards. With the guarantees of these organisations, you know your holiday & money are secure with Contiki.
TRIP REGISTRATIONReady, set, go! You’re booked & it’s nearly go time, however just like when you’re taking a flight, it’s important you provide us with all your details before you can travel. Check out www.contiki.com/tripregistration to log into your booking.
HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING?Luggage allowance per person is 1 × 20 kg/44lbs bag and 1 x small carry on hand/day bag (roughly 5 kg/12lb) bag. The size restriction of your main luggage is 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29” × 20” × 10”). Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger or heavier luggage.If you are travelling on the European Trail, European Quest, Scandinavia & Russia or a High Energy trip, you’ll need a towel.If your trip starts in London you have the option of storing your excess luggage the day or evening before the trip departs. The Contiki Basement offers luggage storage as does the Royal National Hotel (for hotel guests only) for a nominal fee.On trips with included flights as part of the itinerary, your luggage should not exceed the weight restrictions imposed by airlines. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred for overweight luggage. You are responsible for carrying your own luggage. Luggage is at the owners risk and insurance is strongly recommended.
DO I NEED VISAS?Please read carefully. Depending on your nationality, you may require visas to enter certain countries included in your trip. You are fully responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your trip. Contiki is not legally permitted to knowingly allow anybody who does not have a valid visa to join a trip. Consult your travel agent to determine which visas you require & how to obtain them.SCHENGEN VISAS The majority of our trips travel in countries that are covered by the Schengen Agreement which relates to visas. Citizens of many countries – e.g. Australia, United States, Canada, New Zealand – can travel in the Schengen area without a visa. If you require a visa to enter the Schengen area you only need to obtain one visa which will allow you to travel in all Schengen countries. Schengen visas can be issued for single entry or multiple entries. If your trip travels outside of the Schengen area at any point you will require a multiple entry visa. The trips that require multiple entry Schengen visas are listed: Ultimate European, The Original, European Adventurer, European Explorer, Adriatic Unearthed, Best of Balkans, Scandinavia & Russia, Spanish Spree, Iberian Peninsula & Morocco and Spain, Morocco & Portugal.VISAS FOR NON-SCHENGEN COUNTRIESSome of our trips also visit countries that are not covered by the Schengen Agreement. You may require visas for countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Russia, Belarus & Egypt. Depending on your nationality it may be possible to obtain visas for Egypt upon arrival – you should check before you depart for your trip.IMPORTANT1. Visas can take up to six weeks & a fee is
normally charged.2. Failure to obtain all necessary visas could cause
you to miss part of your trip & will result in you incurring considerable expense & inconvenience.
3. It is better to apply for all visas through your travel agent before you leave home. Your travel agent will contact Contiki for full details.
4. Contiki will provide you with visa contacts from our London base at the Royal National Hotel, if necessary.
DO I NEED VACCINATIONS?At the time this brochure went to press (June, 2017), no vaccinations were necessary. However, it
is wise to check up-to-date information with your travel agent prior to departure. Don’t forget to bring with you any medication that you may require en route, such as antihistamines, antibiotics.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONSecurity is a major concern to all of us and the situation globally is constantly changing. Events around the world, coupled with the ‘Travel Advisories’ put out by various governments, may at times necessitate changes to the accommodations and itinerary or even trip cancellation. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for further information in this regard. You must accept these risks involved in travel to any country that may experience security difficulties and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions.
COMPULSORY INSURANCETravel insurance is compulsory on our trips, and we have some of the best deals on rates. Visit contiki.com/insurance. It is compulsory that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and evacuation expenses before you travel on a Contiki holiday.We strongly recommend your insurance also covers personal liability and loss of personal property. Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that you are going to be participating in. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. This should be arranged at the time of payment of the deposit and will, in certain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit or cancellation fees from the date of confirmation of your booking, as shown in the insurance policy. Contiki cannot be held responsible for your failure to take out appropriate insurance and we recommend you purchase your insurance at or soon after booking your trip. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages and remedies which may be brought against us in respect of your participation in the holiday.
GOLD SEAL PROTECTIONContiki’s Gold Seal Additional Protection plan costs only A$99 per person (payable with your deposit only) and includes:On Your Holiday – Should you, or your travel companion, leave at any time during the trip for personal sickness reasons or be required to return to Australia due to injury, illness or death, you and your companion will be refunded up to A$90 per person per day for the unused portion of the holiday (note that in some cases hotels require a one night cancellation fee). A doctor’s certificate is required.Return Flight Security – If you or a member of your direct family in Australia should fall sick* while you are on your Contiki trip, we will take care of the additional cost of tickets for your earlier or later return home in the same class of air travel on the first available flight, provided you hold round-trip tickets on Contiki’s recommended airline(s) booked through Contiki from Australia. *Medical certificates as proof of all illness claims must be suppliedPre-Paid Cancellation Option – Your deposit and/or payment to Contiki will be refunded in full or you will have the option to carry it over to another Contiki or TTC holiday should you cancel your holiday for any reason prior to 30 days from departure date from Australia. This cancellation option covers land arrangements made by Contiki only.If the Australian Government DFAT advice for the destination changes to “Reconsider the need to travel” or “Do not travel” you may have your deposit and / or payment refunded at any time or you will have the option to carry it over to another TTC holiday.Prior to departure from Australia your airfares are not covered by Gold Seal. We recommend you take out Covermore Travel Insurance specifically covering the value of your airfares should you cancel your holiday (Please review Covermore terms and conditions around cancellation cover). We are happy to help you with arranging that travel insurance. Any rebooking costs of airfares prior to departure are not covered by Gold Seal.
PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITSPhotos courtesy of © Airlie Walsh p.8 Amalfi, p.23 Santorini.
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BOOKING CONDITIONSOnce Contiki accepts your booking by confi rmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below.
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability & at our discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selected holiday. A contract is only made between you & us upon your booking being confirmed & accepted by us & our confirmation thereof to either you or your travel agent. 2. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure apply to new bookings only, made between 20th June, 2017 and 5th September, 2017. Contiki Summer 2018 trips will be based off 2017 itineraries and prices. A non-refundable deposit of A$200 per person, per trip is due within 7 days of booking. This price guarantee applies to the trip price only and excludes fuel surcharges, taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. If a booking is made and confirmed at a price which is erroneous we may correct our error by notifying you. Unless we agree to honour the erroneous price, you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification without penalty.3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your booking in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control.3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we will give you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, & where available, offer you a comparable alternative.3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will be entitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you to us or transfer to another Contiki holiday without payment of any transfer fee.3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural & nuclear disasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions or other similar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund of any monies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred by us in respect of your booking.3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any trip departure.4. HOLIDAY DETAILS & CONDITIONS4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (June, 2017) but we cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be available especially where we have no direct control over it.4.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing trips & transportation to give you good value for money.4.3 Contiki will guarantee to match you up with someone of the same sex when booked in a share room configuration.4.4 Contiki constantly strives to improve trip itineraries & features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries & to substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our changes or cancellations.4.5 We reserve the right to alter or substitute the type, size of vehicle and/or the style of transport mentioned in the brochure, resulting in occasionally having to utilise transport without
some of the features promoted including WiFi & power outlets. Please note there are strict laws in Europe governing Driver’s driving hours and this may necessitate utilising public transport in some cities.4.6 Complimentary WiFi service is available in many Contiki guestrooms and/or the public areas of most properties. In many itineraries there is paid WiFi on-board the coaches. The WiFi on the coaches uses the cellular phone network and as a result the connection will be slower than standard broadband and at times may not be available. In some countries and on some coaches this service will not be available, in particular regional tours in Egypt.5. LIABILITY5.1 Your travel agent or Contiki Specialist shall, on the receipt of any monies, hold such monies for you until the booking is confirmed at which time those monies shall be remitted promptly by your travel agent or Contiki Specialist to us. All such monies received by us will be deposited as required by law. 5.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account any interest earned on such monies.5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent or otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment, may be disbursed by us as & when we see fit, in respect of the services to be provided &/or fees payable under the trip programme. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your trip shall be deemed to be an authorisation for disbursement thereof as aforesaid.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of A$200, per person per trip, or the full amount payable if the booking is made within 45 days of your departure from Australia, must be submitted to Contiki by you in respect of that holiday. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first instalment of the holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has been confirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent.1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non-refundable deposit of A$200 per person per trip which must be within 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled.1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability if travellers’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled.2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 Credit Card Bookings: Contiki should be advised of your credit card number when making your reservation directly with us. For security purposes, we are required to collect the card expiration date and the customer verification code. A surcharge of 1% will be applied at the time of payment.2.2 The balance of the holiday must be paid no later than 45 days prior to your departure date from Australia which shall be by the due date stated on the confirmation issued to you by Contiki. When making multi-trip bookings, full payment is due no later than 45 days prior to your departure date from Australia.2.3 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume that you have cancelled & cancellation charges in accordance with clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki.2.4 Tickets & other documents won’t be forwarded until full payment has been received by us. The documentation will be sent
approximately 21 days prior to your departure from Australia.2.5 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your departure date from Australia, the full cost of the holiday will be payable immediately on booking & we reserve the right to provide all travel documents at the holiday departure point. 2.6 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking & apply cancellation charges should payments not be received within the above specified periods.3. IF YOU CANCEL3.1 Freedom Guarantee/FlexDeposit : We know that travel plans can change. If you need to cancel for any reason, your deposit will remain secure until you’re ready to use it. Or if you can’t go, your deposit value is also transferable, so you can gift your deposit at no extra cost. The value of the original deposit can be used as credit towards booking a new trip. The original deposit refers to the trip deposit only and excludes any additional deposits such as Inca Trail, or fl ights. Any discounts already refunded are not applicable. The FlexDeposit will be applied as a discount on the fi nal payment of your new trip. The amount allowed to be redeemed is equal to the original deposit amount paid. In the case of multiple deposits due to back to back trips, only one deposit amount can be credited per trip, they cannot be combined. However multiple trips can be booked using multiple FlexDeposits. Valid on all Contiki trips 7 days or longer. Credit is valid until the client turns 36. i.e fi tting within Contiki’s age limit as per Contiki’s booking conditions. After turning 36 years of age, the FlexDeposit can be used with one of our sister brands, get inspired here www.ttc.com/brands/. Credit can also be gifted to family or friends. To gift to family or friend the customer must email confi rmation to Contiki stating the nominated name. Gifting only valid within 5 calendar years of the original booking. (eg cancelled in 2014, valid on trips up to end of 2019). FlexDeposit is not valid on existing bookings. FlexDeposit has no cash value and is non-refundable. FlexDeposit is not combinable with Early Payment Discounts or Last Minute Deals within 120 days of original travel date.3.2 If you cancel more than 45 days before departure, your A$200 deposit will not be refunded.3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost & expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price & is calculated as follows:PERIOD OF NOTICE .............CANCELLATION FEEOver 45 days notice: ................Deposit is forfeited45-22 days: ...................................25% of trip fare21-8 days: .....................................30% of trip fare7-1 days: .......................................50% of trip fareDay of departure: ........................100% of trip fareWhere the percentage cancellation fee is less than the trip deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of any holiday insurance policy which you hold, then any such charges may, subject to the terms of your insurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurance company. All Cancellation policies valid as at 8th June, 2017, and are subject to change. Final policy will be confirmed at time of booking.3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to & after your trip booking, such as pre & post accommodation & transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the trip departure incur a 100% cancellation fee.
3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your travel agent.3.6 GOLD SEAL PROTECTIONContiki’s Gold Seal Additional Protection plan costs only A$99 per person (payable with your deposit only & non refundable) and includes:On Your Holiday – Should you, or your travel companion, leave at any time during the trip for personal sickness reasons or be required to return to Australia due to injury, illness or death, you and your companion will be refunded up to A$90 per person per day for the unused portion of the holiday (note that in some cases hotels require a one night cancellation fee). A doctor’s certificate is required.Return Flight Security – If you or a member of your direct family in Australia should fall sick* while you are on your Contiki guided holiday, we will take care of the additional cost of tickets for your earlier or later return home in the same class of air travel on the first available flight, provided you hold round-trip tickets on Contiki’s recommended airline(s) booked through Contiki from Australia. *Medical certificates as proof of all illness claims must be suppliedPre-Paid Cancellation Option – Your deposit and/or payment to Contiki will be refunded in full or you will have the option to carry it over to another Contiki or TTC holiday should you cancel your holiday for any reason prior to 30 days from departure date from Australia. This cancellation option covers land arrangements made by Contiki only.If the Australian Government DFAT advice for the destination changes to “Reconsider the need to travel” or “Do not travel” you may have your deposit and / or payment refunded at any time or you will have the option to carry it over to another TTC holiday.Prior to departure from Australia your airfares are not covered by Gold Seal. We recommend you take out Covermore Travel Insurance specifically covering the value of your airfares should you cancel your holiday (Please review Covermore terms and conditions around cancellation cover). We are happy to help you with arranging that travel insurance. Any rebooking costs of airfares prior to departure are not covered by Gold Seal.4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confi rmed, you wish to change to an alternate departure date of any available trip, you may do so subject to availability. 4.2 If the change is requested 45 days before the original trip departure no fee will be charged. 4.3 A change of booking within 45 days of original trip departure will be treated as a cancellation and normal cancellation feeswill apply (as detailed in section 3). However trip deposits can be used as credit to a new trip, see FlexDeposit. 4.4 The new departure price would not be eligible for early payment discounts (EPD) if within 45 days before departure. 4.5 A name change to a different person will be treated as a cancellation. 4.6 A fee will be charged for any alteration to airline arrangements made by Contiki as per clause 3.5. HOLIDAY DETAILS & CONDITIONS5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included in the price. No allowance or refund can be made for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc. are closed. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place. Meals may vary in style.
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5.2 Clients must be aged between 18 & 35 inclusive to travel on Contiki trips. Legislation in various states in Australia has highlighted the issue of Age Discrimination. In terms of style & content, all of Contiki’s worldwide holidays are specifically designed for a particular age group. This fact should be recognised when you book one of our holidays.5.3 Contiki strives to provide a safe, enjoyable & memorable travel experience for all travellers. Contiki welcomes travellers with special needs or disabilities. However, please note the following:• Travellers are required to advise Contiki, in
advance, of any physical, medical or other special needs that require accommodation.
• All travellers must ensure they are medically & physically fit for travel. Contiki may impose safety requirements necessary for the safe operation of the trip. Contiki may also exclude an individual from participating in a trip or an activity if that individual’s participation poses a direct threat to health or safety.
• Contiki does not provide personal devices (such as wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature (such as pushing a wheelchair or assistance in eating, toileting or dressing). A companion capable of providing such assistance must accompany any traveller who requires services of a personal nature.
• Contiki does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical attention will be provided by a local facility at the traveller’s expense. Contiki is not responsible or liable for any losses or costs incurred as a result of medical services obtained while on trip, or for the quality of the care or services received.
• Travellers should be aware some trips include rough terrain, extensive walking over uneven pavement, steps & locations which may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair. During the trip, Contiki may make arrangements with carriers, hotels & other independent suppliers to provide travel services. These parties are independent entities over which Contiki has no control. Accommodation on international trips may differ from those in Australia. Contiki cannot guarantee disability access or accommodation for travellers travelling on international trips.
• Contiki may, at its sole discretion, decline the booking of any traveller or remove any traveller who cannot comply or refuses to comply with Contiki’s terms & conditions. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred in the event a traveller is removed from a trip. Travellers agree not to hold Contiki or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these booking conditions.
5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements & costs to/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the holiday.5.5 There may be times when the Contiki representative has to make a decision in your best interests or the best interests of their group. You agree to comply with the authority & decisions of the appointed Contiki Representative & the laws of the country in which you are travelling. If you do not so comply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, you are not compatible with the general enjoyment & well being of other members on the holiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the holiday. We do not tolerate the possession or carriage of illegal or restricted substances (drugs). Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travellers & any Contiki Representative has the right to travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety, well being or inappropriate behaviour by you, whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremely seriously & may result in the immediate termination of your holiday. In either event, you will be responsible for your own repatriation & related costs & have no claims against us.
5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result of damage or excess cleaning fees related to your accommodation. You are advised to immediately report any pre-existing damage in your room to hotel staff &/or a Contiki Trip Manager as soon as it is discovered.5.6 Where the traveller occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or co-operating organisations shall be liable for any illness, injury or death or any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of the accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas, permits and certificates required for your selected holiday before your departure as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of failing to obtain necessary visas. Any costs whatsoever regarding obtaining, replacing or changing visas whilst on trip (including accommodation, meals, flights and transfers incurred due to associated delays) are at your own expense.5.8 You agree that our Contiki Trip Managers or representatives may take photographs & films of you while you are on holiday & that these may be used in our brochures &/or advertising or publicity material without obtaining any further consent or payment in respect of such photographs &/or films.5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday, you should inform the Contiki Trip Manager or Contiki Representative during the course of the holiday & if the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the holiday but within 42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Any claims made after the 42 day period will not be considered by Contiki. If you choose to write to Contiki via the Internet, please provide your home address so that we are able to reply to you in writing.5.10 The contract & all matters arising in respect hereof shall be subject to Australian Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing.5.10.1 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect to the same purpose within the permitted limits of the law. The validity & enforceability of the other provisions shall not be affected.5.10.2 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to, attorney/traveller costs.6. COMPULSORY INSURANCETravel insurance is compulsory on our trips, and we have some of the best deals on rates. Visit contiki.com/insurance. It is compulsory that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and evacuation expenses before you travel on a Contiki holiday. We strongly recommend your insurance also covers cancellation, personal liability and loss of personal property. Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that you are going to be participating in. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. This should be arranged at the time of payment of the deposit and will, in certain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit or cancellation fees from the date of confirmation of your booking, as shown in the insurance policy. Contiki cannot be held responsible for your failure to take out appropriate insurance and we recommend you purchase your insurance at or soon after booking your trip. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages and
remedies which may be brought against us in respect of your participation in the holiday.7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after the commencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. No refunds will be made for any absence from the trip.8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICEAirfares to & from your holiday destination, airport taxes, passport & visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, personal expense money, medical fees, sightseeing, visits & entrance fees, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to Trip Managers, Drivers & Local Guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, ME Time options & anything else not listed in the ‘What you need to know’ section of the itinerary pages within this brochure.9. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow or weather conditions, nor can any holiday be cancelled or amended by you at any time on the basis of snow or weather conditions.
GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entire contract between you & Contiki. No representation, term, warranty or condition can be expressed or implied by reference to any other writing, advertisement or conversation. This contract may only be varied in writing by a duly authorised officer or director of Contiki. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the trip operating company. At any time & at our complete discretion we may nominate to you in writing any other company or person to have the benefit of some or all of those provisions of this contract, which we may then specify, as if you had agreed the provisions concerned directly with that company or person in the first place as well as agreeing them with us. We may at our complete discretion assign all or any rights & liabilities arising under or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time travellers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international conventions, national and international law, which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol & Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road & the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are
to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage & delay to travellers & luggage. Enrolment in & payment for a trip shall constitute agreement & acceptance by the traveller of the terms & conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers & other service providers are subject to the terms & conditions and limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, & other service providers. Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay & loss or damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such third-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for disabled travellers (see also 5.3 under Holiday Details & Conditions).1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted or recommended in this brochure by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure represent themselves either as contracting with any purchaser of a holiday from Contiki or as having any other legal relationship with any such purchaser.1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to print, however Contiki cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances.2. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from March 2018 to October 2018.3. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki Holidays Ltd, Travel House, Rue du Manoir, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY1 2JH, with the exception of the England & Scotland trip, the 3 & 5 day London Explorer packages, Hogmanay & St. Patrick’s Day trips all of which are operated by Contiki Travel (UK) Ltd. 4. CONTIKI IS REPRESENTED IN:Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and USA.Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Guernsey.This brochure was published in June 2017 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.Please see contiki.com for complete & up to date terms & conditions.
PREVIEW OFFERPrices in this brochure apply to new bookings only, made between 20th June, 2017 and 5th September, 2017. Offer can be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries and content are based on trips featured in the 2017 Europe Summer brochure, however, items such as, (but not limited to), departure dates, hotels, meals, sightseeing inclusions, destinations, transfers and transportation, are subject to change. A non-refundable deposit of A$200 per person, per trip is required within 7 days of booking. By paying your deposit, you are agreeing to accept the finalised version of your trip itinerary upon the release of the 2018 Europe Summer brochure. In return, Contiki will honour the Guaranteed Price, even if the final trip price increases. In the event that your finalised trip price is lower, Contiki will refund you the difference. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or its agencies. 10% Early Payment Discount is only valid on trips 7 days or more. Discount applies to the land portion of trip only. Final payment is due by 14th December 2017 or 45 days prior to departure from Australia whichever comes first. Note: Preview discount does not apply to selected departures and products. For full details please contact Contiki.
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