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LIFE’S GREATEST LESSONS ARELEARNED THROUGH TRAVEL.

CHANGETRAVEL CREATES

Each of us is on a journey. Where that journey first started

we have no say in, but where that journey leads is entirely

up to us. The decisions we choose to make, the paths we

choose to go down, the risks we think are worth taking -

these are the things that truly define us. At Contiki, we live

passionately by one philosophy - to travel with no regrets.

Why? Because life, real life, doesn’t happen when you colour

inside the lines. It’s only when you break free, trust your

instincts, and intentionally live with your eyes wide open,

that you become the person you’re meant to be. So ask

yourself this - do you want to live life in the shadows, or do

you want to live life with no regrets?

TRAVEL CREATES

you.

Some things never change. Our passion for discovering new little corners of the world, our obsession with Italian gelato, our not so secret love for anything European - these things will always

continue to infl uence why and where we travel.

But you know what? Change is also good. We may be turning the ripe old age of 56 in 2018, but our appetite for innovation and discovery ensures we don’t look a day over 21. And that’s why this year, we’ve mixed things up a bit, bringing you not only new destinations we know you’ll love,

but also new ways of seeing the old-time favourites we’ve been visiting for years.

2018 promises to be bigger, better, and more adventure-fi lled than ever before. The journey starts now.

2018HIGHLIGHTS

INTRODUCING OUR NEW TRAVEL STYLERevolutionary,if we do say so ourselves, this all new travel style gives you ultimate fl exibility and local’s only access to Europe’s best cities. Learn about Independent Insider on p90.

p.90

A FOODIE’S DELIGHTWant to see what you could be munching down at our French Château? Head to p30 for all the foodie facts.

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IT’S A TRIP MANAGER’S LIFEYou know them, you love them, but what does a Trip Manager actually get up to on an average travel day? p24 gives you the nitty gritty.

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NEW TRIPS TO SPAIN & PORTUGALWe have a whole host of brand new trips taking you to Ibiza, The Algarve and all over the Mediterranean. Summer’s calling, so get ready to explore these hot new destinations.

p.74EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION TRIPSIt’s back, and this year it’s only getting better. Our Limited Edition trips take you even further into the cultures of the amazing countries we visit. Taste even more local delicacies on our Munch trip, and spend even more time in the back-streets of local neighbourhoods on Boutique Local. See p69 for all the details.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GREECEHead to p32 to see why 2018 is seeing us renew our travel crush on this Ionian Goddess.

NEW RIVER CRUISINGU by Uniworld is a new take on experiential travel. All the things that make Contiki the best travel experience you’ll ever have, except on a river. Can’t decide if you want to be on dry land or cruise the rivers? You can always do both with our combo trips, see p14.

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Travel Creates Change p.3Highlights for 2018 p.6Contiki in Europe p.8What We Know p.10Why Travel Contiki p.12Ways to Save p.13Mix & Match p.14

What's Your Travel Style? p.16Sleep in Comfort p.18Contiki Cares & Treadright p.20The Travel Corporation p.22A Day in the Life of a Trip Manager p.24No Regrets Inclusions p.26Free Time p.28

Munch p.30Life's About Options p.32U by Uniworld p.34Six-Two p.36The Travel Project p.37Limited Edition (NEW) p.69Intro to Independent Insider (NEW) p.90

Q & A p.176Trip Index p.179Top Trips p.180How to book p.182

European Magic w

9 days p.40

European Discovery w

12 days p.42

Amsterdam to Barcelona 11 days p.44

Eastern Road 13 days p.45

Mediterranean Highlights w

13 days p.46

European Encounter w

16 days p.48

Road to Athens & Road to Rome

17/13 days p.50

Road to Athens + Greek Island Hopping29 days p.51

Road to Athens + Greek Island Cruising21 days p.51

European Impressions 19 days p.52

European Inspiration w

19 days p.54

European Vista w

21 days p.56

European Trail w

23 days p.58

Eastern Rocker w8 days p.59

Eastern Trail w

9 days p.60

Western Rocker w

8 days p.60

Trail to Rome w

16 days p.61

Trail to London w

16 days p.62

European Quest w

25 days p.63

Western Quest w

8 days p.64

Mediterranean Quest w

9 days p.65

Eastern Quest w

10 days p.65

Quest to Rome w

16 days p.66

Quest to London w

18 days p.67

European Panorama 28 days p.68

European Explorer + Mykonos & Cruising options33 days (see web)

Ibiza & Beyond 9 days p.74

European Horizon10 days p.75

European Highlights14 days p.76

European Whirl18 days p.78

European Experience

20 days p.80

European Escapade

25 days p.82

European Contrasts

+ Corfu & Sailing options

29 days p.84

London to Athens

21 days p.86

London to Rome

16 days p.88

London to Athens

+ Greek Week

29 days p.88

Greek Week9 days p.89

European Adventurer37 days (see web)

Ultimate European + Egypt option45 days (see web)

Ultimate European+ Greek Island option45 days (see web)

Best of Britain 10 days p.112

England & Scotland w9 days p.113

Scotland w6 days p.113

Great Britain & Ireland w16 days p.114

Ireland w8 days p.115

Scotland & Ireland w13 days p.115

Fiestas & Siestas w12 days p.116

Simply Italy w12 days p.117

Italian Espresso w8 days p.118

Iberian Peninsula & Morocco w 21 days p.119

Spanish Spree w14 days p.120

Spain, Morocco & Portugal w 15 days p.121

Turkey & Greek Island Odyssey10 days p.122

Morocco w 5 days p.122

Egypt & The Nile w8 days p.123

Adriatic Unearthed – start Rome 15 days p.124

Adriatic Unearthed – start Split 15 days p.125

Adriatic Horizons 8 days p.126

Adriatic Spirit 8 days p.126

Best of Balkans - start Split 15 days p.127

Best of Balkans - start Budapest 15 days p.128

Balkans Discovery 11 days p.129

The Mini Balkan 5 days p.129

Spotlight on Greece4 days p.130

Spotlight on Greece + Greek Island Hopping 16 days p.131

Spotlight on Greece+ Greek Cruising options 8/12 days p.131

Scandinavia & Russia Plus22 days p.132

Scandinavia9/12 days p.133

Russia Plus12/14 days p.134

Best of Russia8 days p.135

Sziget Festival 10 days p.166

Oktoberfest4-7 days p.167

ANZAC Classic / Odyssey4/5 days p.168

Contiki in London 3-5 days p.169

Insider London, Insider Barcelona w

4 days p.170

Insider Berlin, Insider Madrid w

4 days p.171

Paris for Christmas w

4 days p.172

Amsterdam for Christmas w

4 days p.172

Amsterdam for Easter4 days p.172

Paris for New Year w

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Amsterdam for New Year w

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Amsterdam King’s Day 4 days p.173

St. Patrick’s Day w

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Hogmanay w

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The Southern Trail21 days p.153

The Northern Trek26 days p.153

The Original46 days p.154

Winter Wanderer w24 days p.158

Ski or Board Austria w1 or 2 weeks p.160-161

Iceland w4 days p.162

Fire & Ice w6 days p.163

London to Berlin w 13 days p.94

Madrid to Lisbon 13 days p.96

Barcelona to Munich w 13 days p.98

Berlin to Budapest w 13 days p.100

Berlin to Stockholm w 13 days p.102

Italian Bellissimo 11 days p.104

Mediterranean Escape+ Greek Island Cruising 14 days p.106

Mediterranean Escape+ Greek Island Hopping 20 days p.106

Mediterranean Escape 10 days p.106

Greek Island Hopping 13 days p.108

Aegean Classic6 days p.139

Idyllic Aegean 9 days p.140

Island Cruising & Santorini 9 days p.141Rolling on the Rhine 8 days p.142

Germanys Finest 8 days p.143

Danube Flow 8 days p.144

The Seine Experience 8 days p.145

Croatian Island Hopper - North 8 days p.146

Croatian Island Hopper - South 8 days p.147

Croatia Island Escape + Escape Plus 8 days p.148

Greek Sailing8 days p.150

Turkish Sailing8 days p.151

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H I G H E N E R G Y P. 7 2 F R O M U S $ 1 4 8 P / D

I N - D E P T H E X P L O R E R P. 1 1 0 F R O M U S $ 1 4 7 P / D

SHORT TR IPS & FEST IVALS P.164 F R O M U S $ 7 2 P / D

C A M P I N G P. 1 5 2 F R O M U S $ 1 0 2 P / D

WINTER P.156 FROM U S $ 9 3 P/D

I N D E P E N D E N T I N S I D E R P. 9 0 F R O M U S $ 1 4 5 P / D

SAILING, CRUISE & BEACH P.136 FROM U S $ 7 4 P/D

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MOROCCO

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CHATEAU DE CRUIX

START YOUR TRIP ATThe Contiki

Basement

Your home away from home. Free WiFi, luggage storage, charge

stations, free photo booth & if you’re a last minute kind of traveller, sort your travel insurance, check in for your trip & stock up on last minute

threads from the Contiki merch store. Visit contiki.com/contikistore

for a sneak peek.

CONTIKI IN

EuropeCheck out p30 to learn

about how our partnership with VizEat will see you

dining in the homes of locals on our Independent Insider & In-Depth Explorer trips.

Our cover shot for a reason; breathtaking scenery, a 16th Century

Château exclusive to Contiki, and a pool for the most epic of pool parties.

French Château

CONTIKI PETS (Baxter the dog &

Tiki the kitten)

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Available at most accommodation across Europe.

wifi

Trip registrationYou’ll need to register at

MyContiki for your trip before you travel. Check out p178

for more information contiki.com/registration.

KickstartIf you’re meeting us at the Basement, make sure you’ve registered online

to find out more details of the exclusive Kickstart London Exploring

Tour with our local expert. Visit contiki.com/registration for more

details and to register.

At all our Special Stopovers and Cabin Villages, to make your stay as fun

as possible.

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TEAM MEMBERS

InsuranceTravel Insurance is not only a good

idea, it’s compulsory when you travel with us. Buy it online before you travel at contiki.com/insurance. Don’t panic if you forget, you can pick it up at the

Contiki Basement.

● Overnight stops Contiki-only Special Stopovers

DID YOU KNOW You can also start most of our High Energy & Discoverer trips

from Paris or Amsterdam?

● Overnight stops Contiki-only Special Stopovers

How to Read a Trip Page

Visit p177 for a full lowdown of our trip maps

and itineraries.

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PAMUKKALE

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RHINELAND

AMALFI

MILANBOLOGNA

BELARUS

FINLAND

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TURKEY

EGYPT

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ITALY

SLOVAKIA

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POLAND

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GERMANYTHERLANDS

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RUSSIA

HUNGARY

CZECH REP.

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MONTENEGRO

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

SLOVENIA

ALBANIA

GREECE

TYROL

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They completed a 67 day training trip & a 30,000 word essay... when we say they are the oracles on all things travel

in Europe, we mean it.

COACHESEco-friendly Euro 6 coaches with some free WiFi, comfy

seats & charging points, TVs & air-con. See

contiki.com/freewifi

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Our beloved traditional Austrian guesthouse is currently getting a MAJOR facelift. What will it look

like? You’ll just need to visit to find out.

Austrian Gasthof

We’re pretty passionate about it, which is why we have 11 Contiki Chefs at our Special

Stopovers & 4 On-road Cooks on our Camping trips.

Food

Cruise the rivers of Europe with U by

Uniworld in France, Germany, Hungary & The

Netherlands.

U by Uniworld

BOATS on which to soak up the sun in Greece, Turkey

& Croatia.

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Near the foot of the Swiss Alps. Think waterfalls, alpine hikes

& wild parties in our very own bombshelter club.

Swiss Chalet

EVERY ONE OF OUR TRIPS HAS A UNIQUE HASHTAG

Check the hashtag on the trip page and let the alumni of 2017 inspire your 2018

European summer.

In Rome, Florence & Venice. Complete with bars, pools & an On-site Crew to

take care of the hassle.

Contiki Villages

DRIVERS

95Who can back a 7 tonne luxe coach down a side

street in Rome?These guys can!

For exclusive hotel rates before and after your trip visit contiki.com/

staylonger

Stay Longer

I’m a shy person, I never thought I would be able to talk to strangers, yet the strangers on my trip soon

became my friends. Each day, these guys made me laugh and I didn’t want

the trip to end. When it did, I waved the bus goodbye and cried. I cried for

everything I’d discovered over the last few weeks and saying goodbye to my

incredible new friends.SARAH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

10 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

ü A complete social experience guaranteed to leave you with new friends all across the globe.

ü Being led by the best in the business, by a team who train for 67 long, hard days straight to become Trip Managers.

ü A huge appreciation for all things food, in the form of our Munch food philosophy.

ü A choice of 8 totally unique ways to travel and a mix of accommodation styles that put budget, timeframe and personal interests centre stage.

ü The sleekest, sexiest coaches on the road, with the lowest emissions possible.

ü Ultimate free time, plus Free Time Add-Ons to make your experience that bit more incredible.

ü More No Regrets moments than you could count on your fingers AND toes, helped along by our No Regrets Inclusions, which are built into each and every trip.

ü The peace of mind that you’re travelling with a family run business who care passionately about their travellers.

That’s Contiki Know-How. Read on

e’ve seen some monumental

events happen in our lifetime;

Apollo 11 landing on the moon,

the fall of the Berlin Wall,

Psy’s Gangnam Style. All

m o m e n t s

that changed

the world...

albeit some in

different ways to others.

And over these years, we’ve learned a lot.

We’ve made mistakes, we’ve had adventures

that are now safely stored away in the

archives labelled ‘NEVER tell the parents’,

we’ve taken risks, and somehow we’ve

become a company that young, brave and

courageous travellers look to as their ticket to

the world.

This role in young people’s lives - your

lives - never ceases to amaze us. Because

actually, the reason we do what we do, is

for you. We know that it is your generation; those currently

finishing exams, riding out the college years and working

the daily hustle, who hold the future of the world in their hands.

You are the ones who can change the status quo. You are the

ones who can make a difference.

Travel gives you the golden keys to knowledge, understanding

and compassion. It opens you up to a whole new world of

perspective. It changes who you are as a human.

That’s what Contiki does to you.

You see, when you travel with us, it’s

not just about the cool destinations

you visit, or the unique places

you sleep, or the experiences that have you

telling stories for decades. These things are

a given on any Contiki. But how our trips

actually change you as a person, that’s

through the people you meet; the strangers

who become closer than family.

For anyone who’s ever travelled with us,

you’ll understand this. You’ll know the

magic that happens when you put a group

of young, spirited adventurers together.

You’ll know that the friendship you created

over that 3am gyros in Mykonos, is for life.

So if you’re thinking about travelling with

us, know this. What you’re buying isn’t just a ticket, or a space on

a coach. It’s so much more than that. You’re buying memories,

experiences, and friendships that might just change the course

of your entire life. You ready?

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WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU TRAVEL

with us?

WHAT WE

Know

You’ve saved hard for your trip, so damn right you want to know exactly where your money’s going. The good news is, we care about value every little bit as much as you do.

The Practical Stuff• A mix of accommodation types to suit every budget.

• 8 unique ways to travel, so you can explore Europe your way.

• Transport to get you from A to B in style & comfort,

thanks to our fleet of coaches (not to mention they’re

the greenest way to travel).

• Our Munch food philosophy (obsession) that will have

you coming home a jeans size bigger #sorrynotsorry.

• No Regrets Inclusions built into every trip.

• Cherry-picked Free Time Add-Ons guaranteed to

amplify your adventure.

• Breakfast included every day.

• A Trip Manager & Driver power duo of dreams, plus a

host of Local Guides.

• Free WiFi on our coaches and at our accommodation to

ensure you stay connected / keep the parents happy.

Visit contiki.com/freewifi.

The Cherries On Top• Bags of Free Time for solo wandering.

• An Instagram feed that will make you look like a

legit travel blogger.

• Countless ‘firsts’, from the first Italian gelato, to the

first real British pint.

• The best trained team in the business (who have all

undertaken the most comprehensive training in the

industry).

• The security of travelling with a family-run business

who genuinely care about their travellers.

• An army of new friends from all around the world (so

future travel plans for the next 10 years = sorted).

• The knowledge that you’ll never be the same again.

DESIGNED FOR 18-35 YEAR OLDSOur trips are created exclusively for 18-35 year olds.

No younger, no older.1

WHY TRAVEL

Contiki?

UNRIVALLED VALUEUnique accommodation, an A+ team, comfy transport,

tons of meals and No Regrets Inclusions on every trip.

Now that’s value.3

MORE FUN, LESS HASSLEEnough said. We’ll take care of the details, you focus

on the memory making.7777777

PEACE OF MINDWe are a family-run business who care deeply about the well-

being of our travellers, and providing incredible experiences and

value. We’re financially secure and put our all into delivering

excellent trips each and every time.99

TRAVEL EXPERIENCES YOU WANTLooking for all the major icons but also the under-

the-radar local favourites? No problem, we do it all.2

SUPPORT & FLEXIBILITYThe flexibility to change your mind and the knowledge

that from start to finish, we’ve got your back. 66666

MORE FREEDOMHours of Free Time for solo wanderings, plus tasty Free Time

Add-Ons to amp up your experience even further.44

5 AUTHENTIC FOOD EXPERIENCESLocally sourced ingredients, region specific meals and foodie

experiences and trips to make your tummy smile.

TAILORED TRAVEL STYLES8 incredible travel styles to suit every type of traveller, even you.8

THE ORIGINAL & THE BESTWe don’t imitate, we just do our thing better than anyone

else. That’s what 56 years as the world’s leading youth travel

company gets you.10

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the chance to save anywhere from 10-20% off

Contiki trips departing soon.

The facts: All these discounts apply to the land portion of your trip price only (this excludes taxes, included flight costs, extra accommodation, any applicable food funds & optional activities. Your trip price does not include the costs of international flights to/from Europe that start or end your trip). You can combine either the loyalty discount (‘Travelled Before’) or the 2nd trip discount with group discounts (‘Book Together’), & early payment (Book Early) discounts on trips of 7 days or longer. Book Early savings do not apply to bookings made within 45 days of trip departure and are not combinable with Last Minute Deals. Group discounts (‘Book Together’) are available on all trips, loyalty discounts are not combinable with multi-trip discounts. Book Early savings of US$720, US$540 & US$360 based on European Explorer + Greek Island Cruise Option, see contiki.com/explorer-cruise. Discounts are subject to availability & may be withdrawn at any point without notice. * The 5% discount will be applied to the lower priced of your two trips. This is not combinable with ‘Travelling Again’ discounts – please contact Contiki or your travel agent to apply this discount when booking your trip. This discount applies to the land portion of your trip price only. Both trips must be 7 days or longer.

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&Can’t decide between trips? One itinerary looking just as tasty as the other? Want to see as much of Europe as is humanly possible?

Stop the stressing – we’ve got it all fi gured out with options aplenty, whether you want to see Europe by coach AND by boat (see p.34), fancy staying a few extra nights in a certain city with our new City Insider trips (see p.170), or are keen to start your Contiki adventure from a different location. Think of us as your personal tailor service, here to create a trip that works for YOU.

To Mix and Match any two Contiki trips 7 days or longer and save 5%*, just look out for the Mix and Match icon on trip pages. Read on for some of our favourite Mix and Match combinations.


OR ORNot fussed about London and want to start your trip

in mainland Europe? Do it – the fl ights may actually

work out cheaper.

Whilst London IS pretty rad and the start point for the majority

of our trips, most itineraries actually also offer the option of

starting and ending your trip in either Paris or Amsterdam

(check your trip itinerary to confirm the start and end

destination). Many of our trips also start all across Europe, so

check out low-cost airlines to meet us wherever suits you.

EVER CONSIDERED A RIVER CRUISE?

Look out for the Mix and Match callout boxes on each trip page to see which two trips

you can Mix and Match. Visit contiki.com/independent-insider for more.

Look for the Your Choice boxes on trip pages for multiple start and end locations.

Look out for the start and end icons on each trip page to see all your start and

end city options.STARTEND

No, us neither, that is until our friends over at U by

Uniworld went and turned the river cruising industry

on its head.

See, their trips are river cruising, but not as you know it. Strictly for

travellers aged 21-45, these trips are a whole new way of seeing

Europe, complete with exquisite food, rooftop yoga, mixology &

cooking masterclasses and on board DJs (did we mention these

experiences are all on board?) If you can tear yourself away from

the impressively furnished ships, the on land experiences are

arguably even better.

Craving ultimate freedom and fl exibility from your trip?

In the spirit of freedom and flexibility we’ve designed our

Independent Insider travel style to match up with multiple trips.

Check the trip pages starting from p.90 to see how you can add

trips to Russia, Spain, Portugal and more. And, do we need to

say it again, you’ll get 5% off when you book two

trips together*.

Look out for the Trip and Cruise combo Mix and Match boxes on trip pages to see if

your chosen trip links with a U by Uniworld River Cruise. Visit contiki.com/river-cruises

for more. By mixing and matching your Contiki trip with a River Cruise, you’ll save up to

5% and receive a US$50 Ship Board Credit. **

LONDON PARIS AMSTERDAM

INDEPENDENT INSIDERDESIGNED FOR FREEDOM

MADRID TO LISBON

BARCELONA TO MUNICH

START AND END WHERE IT SUITS YOU

* The 5% discount will be applied to the lower priced of your two trips. This is not combinable with ‘Travelling Again’ discounts – please contact Contiki or your travel agent to apply this discount when booking your trip. This discount applies to the land portion of your trip price only. Both trips must be 7 days or longer. See p.13 for more information. ** 5% discount on the Trip & River Cruise combination applies to the land portion of your trip only and has already been applied to the total combo cost. US$50 Ship Board Credit promotion is only valid until the 10th May, 2018.

WHAT’S YOUR TRAVEL

Style


NEWTRAVEL STYLE

VISIT CONTIKI .COM/WAYSTOTRAVEL TO READ MORE ABOUT OUR TRAVEL STYLES

WINTER & SKI

KEEP IT COSY

• Risk taker with an active

lifestyle

• A big fan of layering and

steaming hot chocolates

• Has a serious appreciation

for Christmas and all

associated traditions

• Hates queues and paying

peak season prices

Swipe through to p156 to see

all Winter & Ski trips.

SHORT TRIPS & FESTIVALS

FOR L IFE’S MOMENTS

• Spontaneous and fun

• Lives for music and dancing

in fields

• Thinks life is all about the

moments

• Seeking memories, not

regrets


all Short Trips & Festivals trips.

DISCOVERER

GO EVERYWHERE

• Full of energy and always

on the go

• Keen and curious to see and

do everything

• Foodie enthusiast who likes

learning about new cultures

• A people person who also

enjoys space to do their

own thing

Swipe through to p38 to see all

Discoverer trips.

HIGH ENERGY

EXPLORE, PARTY, SLEEP, REPEAT

• A social butterfly who loves to

be surrounded by new people

• Seemingly endless amounts

of energy, whether day

or night

• Not averse to a party or a

good time

• Loves exploring everything the

world has to offer


High Energy trips.

INDEPENDENT INSIDER

DESIGNED FOR FREEDOM

• Well travelled, so knows a

thing or two about the world

• Needs freedom to do their

own thing

• Craves unique, one-of-a-kind

experiences that speak to

their passions

• Guilty of loving a lie-in and a

lazy breakfast or two


Independent Insider trips.

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

L IVE LOCAL

• A serious culture junkie who

craves authenticity and

unique experiences

• A food and coffee fiend with

a nose for local hangouts

• More of a laid back, take your

time approach to exploring

new places

• Loves to experiment with

new languages and get to

know new people


all In-Depth Explorer trips.

ANTHEM

Young

The Chainsmokers

ANTHEM

Desperate Youth

Santigold

ANTHEM

Hello

Martin Solveig Feat.

Dragonette

ANTHEM

Genesis

Justice

ANTHEM

Superstylin’

Groove Armada

ANTHEM

Feels

Calvin Harris feat. Pharrell

Williams, Katy Perry & Big Sean

SAILING, CRUISE & BEACH

SUN, SEA & SAND

• Lives for summer

• Potentially a mermaid in

a past life

• Enjoys chill out time

and party time in equal

measure

• Thinks beach hair is the best

kind of hair


all Sailing, Cruise & Beach trips.

ANTHEM

Like An Animal

Rufus

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& BEA

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IN-D

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EXPLOR

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TRIPS

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CAMPING

STRETCH YOUR BUDGET

• Outdoorsy adventurous type

• Loves to escape and switch off

from the real world

• Knows how to be thrifty and

have fun on a budget

• Wants to see all of Europe

whilst sleeping under the stars


all Camping trips.

ANTHEM

Wonderwall

Oasis

CA

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DIS

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DENT

INSID

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WIN

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They say there’s one person out there for all of us, and that’s kind of how we feel about our travel styles. Each one is uniquely special (and like children, we love

them all equally), but some will be better suited to your travel needs than others. So which of our 8 is your special someone? Your perfect romance awaits.



4 Austrian GasthofTRIP SKI AUSTRIA

WHERE HOPFGARTEN, AUSTRIA

TRAVEL STYLE WINTER & SKI

Our beloved traditional Austrian

guesthouse is currently getting a

MAJOR facelift. What will it look like?

You’ll just need to visit to find out.

SLEEP IN

CO

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RT

NEWLY RENOVATED

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1 Château de CruixTRIP EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE

WHERE BEAUJOLAIS REGION

TRAVEL STYLE HIGH ENERGY

The original gangster of our owned

properties, the Château has become

the stuff of legend. Rolling vineyards,

a Masterchef designed menu and

‘The Cave’ nightclub all await you.

NEWLY RENOVATED

2 Hotel HaroulaTRIP GREEK ISLAND HOPPING

WHERE SANTORINI, GREECE

STYLE INDEPENDENT INSIDER

Bougainvillea heaven comes to life at

the Haroula, located in the heart of

Fira. Whitewashed perfection, with a

side order of pool fun.

3 Hotel AdriaTRIP EUROPEAN EXPLORER

WHERE DUBROVNIK, CROATIA

TRAVEL STYLE DISCOVERER

Rooftop pool in the heart of Dubrovnik,

complete with spa AND a free shuttle

to the Old Town? SIGN US UP.

5 The A & The B ShipsTRIP ROLLING ON THE RHINE

WHERE THE RHINE RIVER

STYLE SAILING, CRUISE & BEACH

Cruise the rivers of Europe in style. U by

Uniworld’s river boats are sleekness on a

whole new level, complete with sun deck,

gym, modern suites, and a bartender who

knows how you take your favourite cocktail.

Dream your way around Europe in a mix of cosy hotels, trendy hostels, traditional sailboats and even a French Château.


HOTELS

Well located, WiFi ready,

cosy, and even a pool or two

- that’s what you get with

our hotels. Catch your zzz’s in

same sex twin-share rooms,

or flash a little extra cash and

upgrade to your own room if

privacy is what you’re after.

HOSTELS

Budget friendly these may

be, but you wouldn’t know

it looking at them. Cool and

comfy, not to mention clean

and practical, our hostels are

all about trendy sleeps, for less.

And forget about 9 to a room

dorms; you’ll be sleeping twin

or quad share only.

SPECIAL STOPOVERS &

CABIN VILLAGES

Remember that time you

woke up in a 16th Century

French Château? Or perhaps

the time you snoozed in an

Austrian Gasthof, or a Swiss

Chalet? No? That’s about to

change. Exclusive to Contiki

travellers (so non-stop lols

and party times a plenty),

our Special Stopovers &

Cabins may just be the

resounding memory from

your summer in Europe.

BOATS & SHIPS

Emerald waters, groups of

friends, unicorn floaties - you

know already our boats

are the stuff of Instagram

dreams, and you’d be right.

Snooze on sea on our yachts,

U by Uniworld River Cruise

ships, sailboats, cruise ships,

or traditional Turkish gulets,

with the option to sleep

above or below deck, plus

air-con for a little extra $$.

CAMPING

Want to see all of Europe but

don’t think your budget can

get you there? Camping’s

for you. Luxury she ain’t,

but super fun she is, thanks

to well-equipped campsites

(with perks like pools and

bars), roomy two-person

tents (or an option to fly

solo), plus comfy blow-up

mattresses.

Emma, Australia

5

SAILING GREECE

DIVANI PALACE HOTEL CORFU

CONTIKI.COM/WAYSTOSTAY

Free WiFi in most Contiki

accommodation

5 WAYS TO STAY

Accommodation was good, the cabins at the campsites were surprisingly modern, and the Contiki Château in France was amazing!

Want to know what it’s like to work for a company like Contiki? Empowering.

Because aside from the small detail of knowing that

you’re having a positive impact on young people’s

lives, you also know that you’re working for a

company who champion women in business.

In Contiki’s senior leadership team, 50% are

claiming the title #girlboss. Over half of all our Trip

Managers worldwide are female, and 63% of our

On-site Team members are women. We’ve even got

a small army of female Drivers showing our badass

coaches who’s boss.

And it doesn’t just stop with our team. In

partnership with TreadRight, our big sister on

sustainability, we’re also supporting the

Alliance for Artisans Enterprise, who are

committed to keeping heritage works and

ancient practices alive by equipping young

women with the skills they need to earn

money for themselves and their families.

In Europe, we have worked with Tria ETC,

who are committed to connecting rural

Greek female artisans to global markets,

and worldwide we support similar projects

in Peru, Canada, Laos and more.

Want to know what else we do to support

women and champion feminism in Europe?

Head to p37 to see what we discovered

when we sent YouTuber Alli Speed to

Iceland with The Travel Project during

Women’s Month.

Speaking of women smashing life,

check out @celinecousteau and follow

along as the TreadRight Ambassador,

environmentalist, adventurer and explorer

saves the planet, one project at a time.

The TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-

profit working to ensure the environment

and communities we visit remain vibrant

for generations to come.

treadright.org

LISBON PORTUGAL

CELINE COUSTEAU

SUPPORTING WOMEN

Everywhere


Want to know the key to any successful relationship? Mutual respect.

That’s how we feel about our travellers, and that’s how we

feel about our loyal suppliers across Europe.

You see, when we make a commitment to someone, we

mean it. We’re not about just going for the easy solution

or the cheapest option, we’re in it for the long run. We’ve

worked with our suppliers in Italy - the Fortini family - since

1975, and we’ve been sending our travellers to the scenic

town of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland since the very first

Contiki trip in 1962. Our travellers even still stay in the same

family owned campsite and village 56 years later. How’s

that for commitment?

Contiki is a company that is built on loyalty, honesty and

trust. Relationships built on this, well, they last a lifetime.

contiki.com/contikicares

Will you take the pledge? Snap yourself treading lightly whilst travelling, tag it with

#contikicares and #treadright, and we’ll give you your

15 minutes of much deserved fame.

TAKE THE PLEDGE

I pledge to travel with a

company who puts the

environment, society and local

communities first.

I pledge to respect the culture,

religions and people of the

places I visit.

I pledge to take shorter

showers, especially in countries

where water is a luxury.

I pledge to minimise my

plastic usage, dispose of

my rubbish responsibly and

use reusable water bottles

wherever possible.

I pledge to buy local,

supporting local economies

and trades.

I pledge to never take part in

any activities that cause harm

or distress to animals.

I pledge to never visit sites of

religious or cultural importance

if this goes against the wishes

of the local people, and I

pledge to always dress and act

respectfully at these sites.

I pledge to offset my flight

emissions by seeking out the

greenest ways to travel on land.

I pledge to use my voice for

good, speaking up when I

see something or someone

acting in a way that harms

other people, animals, or the

environment.

Want to know the difference between tourism and sustainable travel? The answer is you,

and how you choose to travel.Travel irresponsibly, and you become just

another tourist. Travel responsibly, and you become an ambassador for change.

Which one will you be?

LAUTERBRUNNEN SWITZERLAND

FLORENCE ITALY

RELATIONSHIPSTHAT LAST A

Lifetime

KNOW YOUR

Impact


here’s all the things you can see, like our

team, our coaches, our properties, but there’s also a

lot that you can’t see – the emotions, the decisions,

and most of all, the passion behind

ensuring that every single traveller has

the experience of a lifetime.

That passion, that unfaltering drive for

complete customer satisfaction, is part

of the Contiki DNA, passed down from

our parents, The Travel Corporation,

and most of all, passed down from our

founders, the Tollman family.

Passion is the reason our Chairman, Mr

Tollman, started The Travel Corporation over 60 years

ago, and whilst we’ve grown over the years to become

a family of over 30 award winning travel brands who

collectively show over 2 million travellers the world each

year, passion is still why we do it today.

Being part of The Travel Corporation

family of brands, and being a family-

owned business, means that we

operate with a ‘family first’ mentality.

Just as you would go above and

beyond for your nearest and dearest,

doing anything to ensure their safety

and happiness, that’s how we feel

about our travellers.

Our CEO spends over 200 days on the

road each year, meeting around 1000 travellers, just to

ensure their happiness. Now that’s commitment.

OUR FAMILY VALUES AND

FLEXIBLE APPROACH ARE

ALL GEARED UP TO GIVE YOU

PIECE OF MIND

a family of brands


There’s a lot that goes into making a Contiki trip the absolute best it can be.

Give you (and your parents) peace of mind

Being a family run company means that we

operate with family values; trust, honesty, loyalty.

You’d move heaven and earth for your family

to ensure their safety and happiness, right? Well

we’ll do the same for you. Wherever you are in

the world, you’re in safe hands with us.

Visit TTC.com

Make sure you can get home, no matter what

Sometimes incidents occur that you can’t

plan for. In 2016, the Calais ferry strikes

meant that hundreds of Contiki travellers

were unable to get either to Paris, or back to

London. Other companies left their travellers

stranded but we don’t work like that. At

TTC, our travellers’ safety and happiness is

our first and ultimate priority, so we worked

round the clock, finding solutions that meant

our travellers’ could get home or start their

trips with minimal disruption.

Leave the world a better place

The Travel Corporation and

TreadRight, our older & wiser sister on all things

sustainable, are firm advocates for change. That’s

why they’ll never ask for donations from travellers,

but rather choose to donate their own profits to

the projects they support. Visit Treadright.org

to read more on our 40 plus sustainable tourism

projects worldwide.

Ensure your deposit is safe and sound

Say hello to FlexDeposit, another genius perk

created by TTC. Our FlexDeposit guarantee is given

for free once you’ve paid your deposit and works

as credit towards your next adventure. So if you

can’t travel, it means your deposit isn’t lost - it’s

simply transferred. FlexDeposit is available until your

36th birthday (the maximum age you can travel on

a Contiki), after which time you can use it with any

of our sister TTC brands, or gift it to a friend.

Give you the freedom to change your mind

Sometimes plans change, meaning you can’t

travel at a certain time, or to a certain place. But

thanks to TTC’s Freedom Guarantee, you can

swap onto a different departure or change your

trip entirely, for zero cost. Just drop us a line, let

us know which trip you want to swap to, and if

there’s space, we’ll do the rest.

Visit contiki.com/freedomguarantee


Because of The Travel Corporation, we can…

24 EUROPE SUMMER 2018 CONTIKI.COM/TEAM

07:00 Wake up in Seville. Shave, shower, shirt selection, pack.

08:00 Time to check out & head to one of my favourite cities. Driver loads

bags to coach, I hang back in hotel lobby to count heads, check keys &

ensure no-one has decided to make a new home for themselves in Seville.

08:30 Day talk done and chilled playlist on (it’s my job to ensure I match

the tunes to the vibes). Nap time for everyone else means work time for

me - calls to be made, reservations to be confirmed, talks to be prepped.

12:30 We make a stop off at the stunning Belem Tower, a castle cut

off from land when the high tide comes in - I tell the group to get their

cameras at the ready for a truly Disney Castle-esque Insta stop.

13:30 Call hotel to confirm ETA and make sure everything is ready for our

arrival. Message all suppliers to re-confirm today’s bookings.

14:30 Lisbon, let’s be seeing you! Cristo Rei (Christ the Redeemer statue)

is our next stop off - who needs Rio anyway? We take a few snaps with

the big guy, then it’s on to the hotel for check-in, but not before I take the

group for a taste of real Portugal - a Pastéis de Nata (custard tart) in my

favourite tucked away bakery in the Barrio Alto district.

19:30 Lisbon, we’re here, and we’re ready for our night out. We head to

the Time Out market, a fave spot of mine with enough food stalls & variety

to keep every one of my crew happy with endless dinner options.

21:00 Lisbon has some of the best nightlife in Europe, so many bars, so

little time!

22:00 The weather is great, so where better to go on a balmy summer

evening than Park Bar, with views of the river, great cocktails and a young

crowd.

23:30 After saying goodnight to the group (they’re staying out) I head

back to the hotel to prep for another busy day tomorrow. A full day of

Lisbon awaits, and I need to have my gameface ON!

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@FOLLOWTHYFRO

ZACH, TRIP MANAGER

NAME ZACHINSTA @FOLLOWTHYFROTIME AT CONTIKI 4 YEARSTRIP IBERIAN PENINSULA & MOROCCO

DAY IN THE LIFE

of a Trip ManagerOur people are what make us, us. Highly trained, professional, always up for a good time, and with a knowledge of Europe so vast it will make your eyes water, they’re the secret sauce to our already winning formula. Whether Trip Manager, Driver, Contiki Chef, On-site Team Member, boat skipper or Château pooch, you won’t fi nd a crew like ours anywhere else.


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TRIP MANAGERS WHO GRADUATED

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THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

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Visit youtube.com/

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their daily vlogs.


NO REGRETS

As important as the destination is, we know it’s the experiences you have there that really defi ne your adventure. That’s why we build No Regrets Inclusions into every single trip, because going home feeling like you’ve missed opportunities

just ain’t an option with us.

TASTE

REFLECT

SEE

PLAY

FEEL

1 • @LIVINGBOLDLY.CA

3 • @TASTEOFATOURGUIDE

3 • @MRWHISPER

1 • @GILLIEHOUSTON

2 • @MILLIE.JEAN

@EBONY_SKYE

EXPLORE


1 • TUSCAN WINE TASTING, ITALY

2 • COUNTRYSIDE PICNIC, FRANCE

3 • CHAMPAGNE + ESCARGOT, PARIS

1 • BLUE LAGOON, ICELAND

2 • BIKE TOUR, LONDON

3 • PARADISE BEACH, MYKONOS

1 • ACROPOLIS, ATHENS

2 • VATICAN MUSEUM, ROME

3 • GEIRANGER FJORD, NORWAY

1 • HERMITAGE, ST PETERSBURG

2 • ALHAMBRA, GRANADA

3 • ICONIC WINDMILLS, MYKONOS

1 • AUSCHWITZ CONCENTRATION CAMP, POLAND

2 • ANZAC COVE & LONE PINE CEMETERY, TURKEY

3 • THE SITE OF CHECKPOINT CHARLIE, BERLIN

1 • GIANT’S CAUSEWAY, NORTHERN IRELAND

2 • UNESCO PLITVICE LAKES, CROATIA

3 • DAY TRIP TO ISLE OF CAPRI, ITALY

1 • @LIVINGBOLDLY.CA

1 • @GILLIEHOUSTON

Check out the trip pages and #CONTIKI for real life No Regrets

moments from our travellers and follow @CONTIKI to feed your

travel inspiration.


TIMEEveryone wants something different from this continent, be it music, art,

food, culture, beaches, or just some serious chill time, so to make sure you do

Europe your way, we put Free Time centre stage.

With us, Free Time is made up of two choices. You can explore independently,

perhaps scouting out the cutest house on the Cinque Terre, or the comfiest

hammock on Ios, or you can take your pick from our Free Time Add-Ons.

What are these? Only the experiences we’ve cherry-picked to help take your

trip to the next level. Think a London craft beer tasting tour, think white water

rafting in the Austrian Alps, think high kicks at the Moulin Rouge, and you’re

on the right track.

FREE TIME PARIS

FREE TIME IBIZA

VESPA RIDE FLORENCE

Important: Free Time Add-On activities are not included in the price of your trip. They are run by 3rd party operators and on occasions, for some of the activities, travellers may be required to sign a waiver to participate. Before you leave, it’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities and be aware that some of our add-ons can be physically demanding and may involve some risk.

YOUR TIME, YOUR CHOICE

Don’t get us wrong, showing you Europe is what we live for, but even we can’t do Europe quite like you.


Anna Lebedeva is a Parisian blogger who snaps, eats and explores every little inch of her beloved city. Follow

her journey on Instagram @paris.with.me

Your favourite coffee shop: My favourite has to be my local, Dose - Dealer de Café, in Batignolles - I love the atmosphere, the pastries, and of course the coffee.Your favourite place to go shopping: For food, I like to shop in the markets - Marché d’Aligre on Saturday/Sunday morning is the best. For clothes and accessories, I tend to get lost in the streets of Le Marais, stopping in each cute little shop I see. Merci concept store has also been one of my favourites for many years now.Favourite place to get a pastry/macaron: I have two - ‘Aux Délices de Manon’ (their pastry is so delicious) have a couple of addresses in Paris, and ‘Pain Pain’ boulangerie in Montmartre.Your favourite view of the Eiffel Tower:

From the Rue de l’Université, and another one from Passerelle Debilly (by the Palais de Tokyo).Your favourite place for a picnic:Île St Louis, by the Seine. Your favourite place to get a cocktail:My most recent discovery is Le Fitzgerald. Such a great little cocktail bar!A local secret no one knows about: My favourite secret place in Paris is Jardin du Petit Palais. I didn’t know about this place until last Spring, and I was so excited when I fi nally discovered it! The entry to Musée des Beaux Arts at Petit Palais is free, and you then cross the hall to get into the garden. There is also a café and tea room here, so you can enjoy a peaceful moment in this urban oasis.

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If you’ve been thinking about Europe,

we bet you’ve also been thinking

about food. The fresh baguettes of

France, the exquisite pintxos of Spain,

the sun-ripened tomatoes of Italy - all

so good you can almost taste them.

And that’s what travel is all about -

immersing yourself in a new country

and a new culture, through food.

Like you, we’re utterly obsessed with

all things foodie, so we created Munch,

the word we use to describe our love

affair with food. What does it mean?

• It’s the bespoke menus we created

in partnership with European

Masterchef Thomas Castberg,

which are served exclusively at our

Special Stopovers, that showcase

local, authentic food at its very best.

• It’s the professional training of

every Contiki Chef, educating

them on flavour, technique, and

presentation.

• It’s a commitment with our

restaurant partners to deliver fresh,

local, delicious food.

• It’s the superior training of our Trip

Managers in food culture, and their

Little Black Book of foodie haunts in

every destination you visit.

• It’s breakfast included each and

every day.

• It’s the Free Time Add-On food

experiences you won’t be able to

resist, like a five-course Italian feast

on the island of Burano.

• And of course, it’s our foodie

focused trip itself - Limited Edition

Munch (see p70) - which will see

you nibbling your way through the

Mediterranean.

1 BESPOKE MENU CONTIKI CHATEAU


Every bit as delicious as it sounds, Munch is our commitment to local, authentic, and utterly delectable food experiences.

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# M U N C H

The Aperol Spritz is an Italian afternoon aperitivo essential. Served in bars across all of Italy, the Spritz is served icy cold & is the ultimate refreshing drink after a hard day’s travel. Spice up your summer and make this delish bev at home.

Step 1. Start with a large wine glass

Step 2. Pour in a measure of Aperol

Step 3. Add a good slug of Prosecco

Step 4. Top off with just a splash of soda water

Step 5. A few ice blocks to keep it cool

Step 6. Garnish with a slice of orange and mix together with your straw.

R E C I P E

1 Bespoke Menu, Contiki Château

2 VizEat cooking class, Barcelona

3 @gilliehouston, Arles, France

4 @eatingupwiththehannashians,

Genova, Italy

5 @hayden_quinn, Rome, Italy

For thousands of years, food has been

bringing people together, and today is no

different. Food is the connection between

you and the rest of the world.

Our partnership with VizEat takes our

passion for food to another level, inviting

you into locals’ homes, rooftop gardens &

cooking schools to have an immersive dining

experience the way only locals know how.

Experience VizEat on our new travel style,

Independent Insider, and on our In-Depth

Explorer trips. See p90 & p135.


CHECK OUT OUR RECIPES AND

FOODIE VIDS ON CONTIKI.COM/EUROPEMUNCH

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So you want to go to Greece, but you don’t know how you want

to do it? That’s our kind of dilemma, and the best news is we can

solve it. We offer 4 different ways to travel in Greece, so whether

you want a little bit of everything, ultimate freedom, party vibes or

straight up sailing, we can make it happen.

Life is

OptionsAbout

HIG

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If a party’s what you want, a

party’s what you’ll get, and

Greece sure knows how to

provide. Make the most of those

balmy summer nights in the fun

time meccas of Ios, Mykonos

and Corfu, safe in the knowledge

that your morning dip in the Med

will instantly restore you to your

former glory.

See p.84-89 for High Energy trips to Greece.

SA

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, CRUISE

& BEA

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If the colour of the Aegean

doesn’t get the butterflies

fluttering inside your stomach,

nothing will, and how better

to experience one of the most

gorgeous seas on earth, than by

spending 24 hours a day in it?

Our Sailing, Cruise & Beach trips

will see you visiting both the big

3 and the lesser known more

intimate isles, each and every

one boasting its own unique

charm, personality and beauty.

The holiday of dreams?

You already know it.

See p.138-141 & p.150 for Sailing, Cruise & Beach trips to

Greece.

DIS

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A land as old, revered and fabled

as Greece, sometimes needs to

be completely uncovered, so for

that we have Discoverer. See,

do, eat and explore our favourite

corners of this country, learning

from the locals, deep diving

into the culture, soaking up the

sunshine, and getting intimately

acquainted with the local

variations of souvlaki.

See p.50-51 & p.68 for Discoverer trips to Greece.

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This is Greece, with you calling

the shots. We’ll get you where

you want to go, but how you

spend your time is entirely your

decision. Want to beat the

crowds in Santorini and roam

the winding streets at sunrise?

Want to get to know authentic

Athens? Want to scout out the

tastiest gyros on Ios, or spend

an afternoon sampling wine

overlooking the Aegean? Your

trip, your rules.

See p.106-107 & p.108-109 for Independent Insider trips to

Greece.

CORFU

SANTORINI

SANTORINI

IOS


HIGH ENERGYSAILING, CRUISE

& BEACH

DISCOVERER

INDEPENDENT INSIDER

GOT YOUR HEART SET ON GREECE? These trips sell like hot cakes, so book

early to secure your spot and save 10%.CAN’T MAKE UP YOUR MIND?

Book a 2nd trip and save an additional 5%. See p.13 for more details.


Come aboard one of two designer-inspired floating boutique hotels Come aboard one of two designer-inspired floating boutique hotels

and journey down the rivers of France, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and journey down the rivers of France, Germany, Austria, Slovakia,

The Netherlands and Hungary. But this isn’t just a cruise, it’s a The Netherlands and Hungary. But this isn’t just a cruise, it’s a

full-on activity packed, culturally enticing, immersive travel full-on activity packed, culturally enticing, immersive travel

experience. And it’s travel inspired by U.experience. And it’s travel inspired by U.

See our 4 favourite trips on p142-145 or visit contiki.com/See our 4 favourite trips on p142-145 or visit contiki.com/

ubyuniworld to see all 11 amazing river cruise itineraries. Want ubyuniworld to see all 11 amazing river cruise itineraries. Want

more? You can also match your Contiki trip with a river cruise and more? You can also match your Contiki trip with a river cruise and

our awesome super cruises, see p.14 for our combo offers.our awesome super cruises, see p.14 for our combo offers.

We’re proud to bring you new trips from our friends & sister company, U by Uniworld, who have created a brand new river cruising experience for

travellers aged 21-45.


CHIC COMFORTABLE SHIPS

Doubles as a social club

and venue for meeting

like-minded travellers on

board. They’re decked

out with a sleek design,

contemporary flair, and

tons of exciting elements

and extras on board.

And all rooms have

waterfront views.

DO IT YOUR WAY

On board and on shore.

You’ll have several daily

options of activities,

excursions and events to

choose from, all tailored

to your travel personality.

Or do your own thing. It’s

all your call.

TRAVEL ALL OVER UNPACK ONCE

Cruising with U is an

easy and convenient

way to get from city to

city. Or even country to

country. There’s a whole

lot of travel in store.

LIVE THE LOCAL LIFE

And experience both

iconic sites and little

treasures that will fill

your social feeds with

wanderlust-inspiring

moments, all cruise long.

WHAT YOU GET

TWO SHIPSThe B cruises down France’s Seine

river. Her chic style and Parisian

influence will put you in the French

spirit even before stepping off.

The A makes her home on the

Rhine, Main and Danube rivers,

flowing through The Netherlands

and Central Europe.

DELICIOUS DININGOur ships feature two venues for

dining, a full-service restaurant and

a casual rooftop eatery, each serving

farm-to-table cuisine, often inspired

by the culinary style of the places

you’ll visit. Or if you’re in the mood for

breakfast (or dinner) in bed, you can

also order room service.

MIXOLOGY CLASS What’s the secret for getting the

smoke-infused flavour into your

smoky bourbon cocktail? Our master

bartenders will show you how.

ROOFTOP LOUNGIN’Grab a drink and meet us on the

top deck. It’s the best view in the

house and the spot to meet new

friends or listen to a local guest DJ.

YOGAFind your centre with a

complimentary rooftop

morning yoga session, led by

the ship’s wellness coach. The

views are sure to help with the

meditation.

Of amazing European

destinations and find

yourself in the heart

of the action the

moment you step off

the ship. Voilà!

DOCK IN THE CITY CENTRE

TRAVEL WITH

U BY UNIWORLD

Book before 10th May 2018 to get US$50

credit to spend on board.


INSPIRATION LIVES HERE

THE TRAVEL PROJECTThe Travel Project is a celebration of the

reasons why it is so important to travel.

Featuring the works of iconic content creators

across multiple storytelling platforms, we want

to explore how travel has the ability to create

a positive change both within the world, and

within ourselves.

CROATIA

A country’s journey from devastating war zone to festival meccaJust over 20 years ago, Croatia was a war zone;

a country torn apart by civil war. 20,000 people

lost their lives, countless more their families

and livelihoods. And yet now, Croatia is one of

the hottest destinations in the world for young

travellers. In partnership with MTV Australia,

The Travel Project investigates the role that

music and festival culture has played in the

country’s rise to greatness.

“As we walk through the streets of her

home, Vesna points out smattered marks on

sandstone pillars; strong emotional reminders

of the war. We walk on to the Old Town

museum, where the faces of locals who lost

their lives defending the city are displayed on

the walls. She stops in front of a photograph of

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Taking 5 from work and want a new regular read that isn’t a Buzzfeed ‘what star

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is like your cheeky, sexy, free thinking little sister. A content hub

featuring everything from travel hacks and packing lists to thought-provoking

pieces on female travel and mental health, think of it as the Hotel California of

inspiration; you can log off, but you’ll never leave. You’ll find us at contiki.com/

six-two, where you can expect to find content like this...

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a young man, visibly upset. He was her cousin.”

Emily St John, MTV Australia Travel Editor

COSTA RICA

The marriage of tourism and sustainabilityCosta Rica may be smaller than Lake

Michigan, but it’s also home to over 5% of

the world’s entire biodiversity and, perhaps

more impressively, is the only tropical nation

ever to have reversed deforestation. But what

role does tourism play in keeping Costa Rica

a leader of sustainability? The Travel Project

teamed up with Thirst Project CEO and Forbes

30 under 30 entrepreneur Seth Maxwell, to

find out.

“The temperatures cooled as we climbed

higher into the mountains, so we stopped to

warm up with some liquid caffeine at the Don

Juan Coffee Farm. We learned not only how

coffee is grown and produced, but how this

delicious export has become a cash cow for

the country AND fi ts perfectly into Costa Rica’s

sustainability strategy. At every turn, I was

constantly met by people who were deeply

connected to their land and environment in

the strongest ways imaginable.”

Seth Maxwell, Thirst Project CEO

NORWAY

Lessons in happinessIn 2017, Norway topped the World Happiness

Report, claiming the title of the ‘happiest

country in the world’. But in a land where

half the year is spent in darkness, living costs

are through the roof, taxes are equally high

and where it rains...a lot...how do they find

happiness? Simple, through feeling safe.

“This sense of contentment is almost tangible

when you travel to Norway, but not in an

obvious way. People don’t walk around with

big cheesy grins on their faces, but they do

have a sense of quiet self-assurance, as if they

know their place in the world.”

Ginny Copestake, six-two’s Global Editor

ICELAND

The icy isle leading the feminist chargeDespite being a country of just over 300,000

inhabitants, Iceland is one of the most

progressive and forward thinking nations in the

world, especially when it comes to women’s

rights. Youtuber Alli Speed travelled to the

icy isle to discover why it is one of the best

countries in the world to be a woman.

“We so often feel as though speaking out

once, publicly, is doing our part in securing a

future for women across the world. While it’s

absolutely true that you can’t lead a march

without fi rst putting one foot in front of the

other, it’s critical to stay focused on long-term

goals. We march, not just for the future of our

generation, but for the women who will follow

in our footsteps and go further than we ever

could. Iceland stands as a shining example of

what’s possible for the rest of us, if we fi ght

for it.”

Alli Speed, YouTuber

SPAIN

Arguably the best holiday destination in the world for LGBTQ+ travellersIn 2014, Spain was voted the most LGBTQ+

friendly country in the world, according to a

poll conducted by the Pew Research Centre.

Spain was one of the first countries to legalise

same-sex marriage back in 2005, and every

year plays host to one of the biggest Pride

parades in the world, in Madrid. So what is it

like to travel here as a gay couple? YouTuber

and LGBT educator Michael Rizzi investigates.

“Why is telling this story so important to

me? Because as LGBT+ people, we have to

consider our sexuality or gender identity when

travelling. It’s easy to forget this when you live

in a country that provides love and support for

your identity. As such, we need LGBT+ travellers

to tell their story and inspire others in our

community to travel without fear.”

Michael Rizzi, YouTuber & LGBT Educator

TRAVEL MAKES

Better Humans

We love to talk, write, muse and dream about

travel, but you know what we also love? Your

travel stories.

If you love to write, are semi-obsessed with

travel photography, know your way around a

camera or just have an incredible travel story

to share, we want you.

Submit your content to us and if it gets shared

on six-two, not only will you have the kudos

of being published by an established travel

content site, you’ll also automatically go into

the running to win free trips with Contiki.

www.contiki.com/thetravelproject

...AND WE WANT

YOU

@BECAROUNDTHEWORLD

If you had’ve told me 3 months ago that I’d be watching the sun set on the edge of the Grand Canyon, I would most defi nitely have LOL’d (is that still a ‘thing’?) But, here I am, thanks to my passion for writing and #Contiki six-two

BEC JENKINS CONTIKI COMMUNITY TRIP WINNER

SEE MORE AT

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GO EVERYWHERE

If you’ve been dreaming of Europe your entire life, imagining a trip that will take you from the top of the Eiffel Tower, to the sunny shores of the French Riviera, crossing the Austrian Alps and the canals of Venice in between, you have to go Discoverer. On these trips no icon is left unseen, no city left undiscovered, no plate left thoroughly unlicked. Go everywhere, do everything, visiting multiple countries on a single itinerary, no matter how long you’ve got to play with.

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AS REVIEWED BY RECENT CONTIKI TRAVELLERS ON FEEFO

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VENICE ITALY

One of the best life experiences I’ve ever had, thanks to Contiki!! Great group, lovely staff, gorgeous places and unforgettable memories.

Diana Soto Elias@GABYCHAUDHRI @NAT.ASIA @RACHELSTOREY

9 DAYS | 8 COUNTRIES | FROM US$1549 * | FROM US$172 *PP/PD

Dover

Calais

Valley of the Somme

Burgundy Region

SwissAlps

Lake Como

Brenner Pass

Innsbruck

London

PARIS

RHINEVALLEY

AMSTERDAM

LUCERNE

MUNICH

VENICE

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Optional start city

Optional end city

Optional start/end city

HOW MUCH & WHEN

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TOP EXPERIENCES

NIGHTS IN HOTELS8 nights twin or

triple-share hotel

accommodation

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS• Locally guided bike tour of

Munich (summer departures only)

• Private motorboat to the

historic islands of Venice

• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Wine Tasting, St Goar

F Austria at Altitude, Innsbruck

F Cabaret Show & Dinner, Paris

ESSENTIALSAn experienced Trip Manager &

Driver team, air conditioned coach

with charging points and WiFi.

INCLUDED MEALS 8 breakfasts (B),

5 dinners (D)

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SUMMER 2018


START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON CODE: BBHH

10AM PARIS CDG AIRPORT

OR 6:30PM LONDON END

DAY 9 Paris Whether you take your complimentary transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or to central London, it will be sad goodbyes when our trip comes to an end. (B)

DAY 7 - 8 Paris Today a drive past the vineyards of Burgundy will take us to two nights in Paris - Oui merci! Here in the city of lights & love, we’ll marvel at monuments between boutique shopping & countless baguettes. (B, D) (B) F French Cabaret & Dinner

DAY 6 Lucerne After taking in our final piece of Italian eye candy, Lake Como, we’ll steer into the heart of the Swiss Alps, enjoying scenic alpine vistas en route. Lucerne will greet us warmly with charm, chocolate & quaint cobbled lanes. (B, D)

DAY 4 - 5 Venice Through the Bavarian Alps with a sightseeing stop in Austria, we’ll make our way to Italy. Endless canals & art filled palazzi will see us falling in love with picturesque Venice. (B, D) (B) F Gondola ride along the canals

DAY 3 Munich Saying goodbye to the Rhine we’ll head on to the German city of Munich. Here in the home of Oktoberfest, we will be wowed by 800 years of history & a traditional Bavarian beer hall. (B)

DAY 2 Rhine Valley After a morning roaming the eccentric streets of Amsterdam, we’ll cruise to the wine villages & old world charm of the Rhine Valley. Ogling at river scenery & a lesson in crafting beer steins will fill up our first day in Germany. (B, D)

DAY 1 London to Amsterdam Join the Contiki Team this morning in London, or this afternoon in Amsterdam. Londonites will pass the White Cliffs of Dover & chocolate famed Belgium. By night, the team will unite to explore Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses. (D) F Evening canal boat cruise

7:30AM LONDON

OR 6PM AMSTERDAM START

WINTER 2018/19 START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON CODE: WWHH

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). BBHH - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$485. WWHH - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$415. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am (6:45am in winter) in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● These trips will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.

US$1859 US$1905 US$1955 US$2025 US$1955Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End

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Jun 10 Jun 18 Jul 01 Jul 09 Jul 15 Jul 23 Sep 02 Sep 10 Sep 23 ● Oct 01


Oct 20 Oct 28 Nov 03 Nov 11 Dec 01 ★ Dec 09 Dec 15 ★ Dec 23 Dec 28 Jan 05 2019 Jan 19 Jan 27 Feb 16 Feb 24 Mar 16 Mar 24Oct 27 Nov 04 Nov 24 Dec 02 Dec 22 ★ Dec 30 Dec 30 Jan 07 Jan 05 Jan 13 Feb 02 Feb 10 Mar 02 Mar 10

12 DAYS UNCOVERING EUROPE’S FINEST DESTINATIONS & THE ITALIAN LA DOLCE VITA

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VENICE ITALY

My husband and I had the trip of a lifetime and made friends for life. We’re already planning our next Contiki!

Nicolas Fogarty @ALEXANDRAKATEM @DIVINE626 @LORGIE_MARCH


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Calais

Valley of the Somme

Burgundy Region

Lake Como

Innsbruck

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London

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PARIS

RHINEVALLEY

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BELGIUM

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Optional start city

Optional end city


HOW MUCH & WHEN



triple-share hotel

accommodation

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS• Discover hidden Venice with

our local specialist

• Gelato in Rome – on us

• Special access Rome

sightseeing tour

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Rafting, Tyrol (summer only)

F Tuscan Evening, Florence






5 dinners (D)

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7:30AM LONDON

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DAY 12 Paris Whether you take your complimentary transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or to central London, it will be sad goodbyes when our trip comes to an end (B)

DAY 10 - 11 Paris Today a drive past the vineyards of Burgundy will take us to two nights in Paris - Oui merci! Here in the city of lights & love, we’ll marvel at monuments (hello Eiffel Tower!) between boutique shopping & countless baguettes. (B, D) (B)

DAY 9 Lucerne After taking in our final piece of Italian eye candy, Lake Como, we’ll steer into the heart of the Swiss Alps, enjoying scenic alpine vistas en route. Lucerne will greet us warmly with charm, chocolate & quaint cobbled lanes. (B)

DAY 8 Florence Today we’ll move out of Rome in search of Florence, watching grapevines roll over hills through rural Umbria en route. Once in Florence, a Local Guide will lead us through the secret streets & sacred art surrounding the majestic Duomo cathedral. (B) F Tuscan Evening

DAY 6 - 7 Rome With our newfound appetite for all things Italian, we’ll leave Venice & dart through the Apennine Mountains in search of Rome. Here we will spend two nights visiting historic monuments & ticking off the world’s smallest country, the Vatican City. (B, D) (B) F Emperors & Gladiators inc. Colosseum

DAY 5 Venice Taking the stunning Brenner Pass past orchards & castles, we’ll roll into Italy with our map set to Venice. Here we will fall head over heels for the “floating city,” with its artistic palazzi, markets & canal charm. (B) F Gondola Ride

DAY 4 Austrian Tyrol Today we’ll head out of Munich & on to Austria, with a stop in scenic Innsbruck before arriving in our Tyrolean mountain digs for the night. Tonight is all about mega chills in this scenic mountain village. (B, D)

DAY 3 Munich Saying goodbye to the Rhine we’ll head on to the German city of Munich. Here in the home of Oktoberfest, we will be wowed by 800 years of history & a traditional Bavarian beer hall. (B)

DAY 2 Rhine Valley After a morning roaming the eccentric streets of Amsterdam, we cruise to the wine villages & old world charm of the Rhine Valley. Ogling at river scenery & a lesson in crafting beer steins will fill up our first day in Germany. (B, D)

DAY 1 London to Amsterdam Join the Contiki Team this morning in London, or this afternoon in Amsterdam. Londonites will pass the White Cliffs of Dover & chocolate famed Belgium. By night, the team will unite to explore Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses. (D) F Evening canal boat cruise

SUMMER 2018

START


START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON CODE: WWHW WINTER 2018/19

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). BBHD - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$669. WWHW - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$535. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am (6:45am in winter) in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● These trips will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. ■ This date links with the U by Uniworld Rolling on the Rhine trip. Please note you must be 21-35 years old to travel on a U by Uniworld trip combined wirth a Contiki Trip. See p.142 for more. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. Winter departures feature a slightly modified itinerary. 1 night in the Austrian Tyrol is replaced by 1 night in Innsbruck. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.

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Jun 07 Jun 18 Jun 28 Jul 09 Jul 14 Jul 25 Aug 09 Aug 20 Aug 30 Sep 10 Sep 25 ● Oct 06Jun 09 Jun 20 Jun 30 Jul 11 Jul 17 Jul 28 Sep 01 ■ Sep 12 Sep 27 ● Oct 08


Oct 16 Oct 27 Nov 13 Nov 24 Dec 04 ★ Dec 15 Dec 12 ★ Dec 23 Dec 16 ★ Dec 27 Dec 28 ★ Jan 08 2019 Jan 22 Feb 02 Feb 26 Mar 09 Mar 12 Mar 23Oct 18 Oct 29 Nov 25 ★ Dec 06 Dec 08 ★ Dec 19 Dec 20 ★ Dec 31 Dec 30 Jan 10 Jan 03 Jan 14 Feb 05 Feb 16 Mar 05 Mar 16 Mar 19 Mar 30Oct 30 Nov 10 Nov 27 ★ Dec 08 Dec 10 ★ Dec 21 Dec 22 ★ Jan 02 2019 Jan 06 Jan 17 Feb 12 Feb 23

Buy both a European Discovery trip and U by Uniworld Rolling on the Rhine River Cruise from US$4299. See p.14 for more details.

MIX & MATCHTRIP & CRUISE COMBO

Monaco

Edam

Champagne Region

Burgundy Region

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2 OF EUROPE’S COOLEST CITIES PLUS A WHOLE LOAD OF EUROPEAN TREATS IN-BETWEEN

AMSTERDAM TO BARCELONA

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART AMSTERDAM & FINISH BARCELONA CODE: BBAB

CONTIKI.COM/AMSTERDAM-BARCELONA

5PM AMSTERDAM

8AM BARCELONA END

DAY 11 Barcelona Our trip will wrap up in Barcelona on day 11. We’ll say teary farewells & make plans for new adventures before going our separate ways. (B)

DAY 9 - 10 Barcelona Stepping into the sultry lands of Spain, we’ll arrive in Barcelona. Marvelling at the Gothic Quarter & the tree-line La Rambla district, we’ll be guiding through the intricacies of the city. Sangria, churros & a heap of paella, & our Barcelona stint will be complete. (B, D) (B) F Flamenco Show with Dinner

DAY 7 - 8 French Riviera After slicing through Italian countryside, we’ll arrive by the suave seaside of the French Riviera. We’ll tap into the lifestyle of the rich ‘n’ famous, floating along the Côte d’Azur & dropping in at a French Perfumery. (B, D) (B) F Monaco Dinner

DAY 5 - 6 Lucerne Through vineyards & French countryside, we’ll cruise into Switzerland & ascend into the Alps. Despite breathtaking scenery & a charming way of life, this little mountain town will truly win us with its bounty of Swiss chocolate. (B) (B) F Swiss Mountain F Swiss Fondue Lunch & Show F Lake Cruise

DAY 3 - 4 Paris Passing through Belgium we’ll arrive amidst the lamp-lit bridges & sparkling icons of Paris, made extra special with an exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour. From the Louvre Museum to the iconic Eiffel, the capital of croissants is even better than you’ll have dreamed it. (B, D) (B) F Parisian Cabaret & Dinner

DAY 1 - 2 Amsterdam With a weaving of canals, some 90 museums, & a world famous Red Light district, the compact city of Amsterdam sure knows how to entertain. We’ll explore the nooks by bike & indulge in the city’s outskirts, cruising past tulips & windmills to the cheese farms of Edam. (D) (B) F Canal Pizza Cruise

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10 breakfasts (B),

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of US$709 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 5:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 8:00am in Barcelona. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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• Bike ride of Bohemian Prague with our local expert

• Locally guided tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau concentration camps


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F Traditional Czech Evening, Prague

F River Cruise with Dinner, Budapest

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DAY 13 Warsaw or Berlin Team hugs & heartfelt goodbyes will mark the end of our trip. Wrap things up with a free ride back to Berlin, or you can choose to stay put in Warsaw. (B)

DAY 11 - 12 Warsaw Jumping into the reviving city of Warsaw, we’ll be guided through music ghettos & a lively café scene. Taking in artistic nooks & dining on dumplings & roulade, the capital of Poland will prove the perfect trip finale. (B) (B, D)

DAY 9 - 10 Krakow Our first Polish destination is an untouched relic of European history. We’ll explore the Jewish Quarter, admire a royal castle, & hear tales of mythical dragons. Our time here will conclude with a somber visit to the most infamous former Nazi concentration camp. (B, D) (B) F Salt Mines Tour F Pierogi Dinner

DAY 7 - 8 Budapest After a stroll through Slovakia’s capital, we’ll bunker down in Budapest. Here we’ll hop from one side of the river to the other, taking in the magic of both Buda & Pest. Goulash & royal monuments can be sandwiched between the iconic Art Nouveau thermal pools. (B)(B) F Past & Present tour F River Cruise with Dinner F Group Photo

DAY 5 - 6 Vienna En route to the capital of Austria, we’ll marvel at a chapel crafted in human bones. We’ll then move on to Vienna & ease the spook with schnapps & strudel. The home of Swarovski will sparkle with palaces, an opera house & museums aplenty. (B) (B) F Old Vienna Schnapps Museum F A Classical Night Out with Dinner

DAY 3 - 4 Prague After a stop in the resilient town of Dresden, we’ll arrive in the arms of Prague. The Czech capital will delight us with Hradčany Castle, gothic cathedrals & a vibrant town square. We’ll take to the paths by bicycle, going deep into this Bohemian city. (B )( B,D ) F Bunker Tour

DAY 1 - 2 Berlin We’ll join forces in the heartland of Germany, getting acquainted over all things Berlin. From Holocaust history to pokey art galleries, Berlin will dazzle us with old & new. Appreciating a few beers & sausages will complete the German experience. (D) (B) F Historical Walking Tour F Alternative Berlin

Please note: Days 1 & 13 (ending in Warsaw) have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

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YOUR CHOICE

End this trip in either Warsaw or Berlin. It’s your choice!

GETTING THERE

Getting to & from the start & end destinations is easy. There are international flights that fly directly to these destinations. Check out Contiki.com/flights for the best deals & options.


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of US$579 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 5:00pm in Berlin & ends approx. 8:00am in Warsaw or approx 7:00pm in Berlin. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.


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FLORENCE ITALY

Amazing experience! I had a great group of people, an excellent Trip Manager & visited so many beautiful places! I would recommend this to anyone.

Patricia Floudas @ELLESEDOCKS @GPBANFF @MADDISONANNIKA

DIVE INTO BLUE SEAS, SUN & A WHOLE LOAD OF SIZZLING DESTINATIONS

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NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS• Explore the Palace of the Spanish Royal Family on our

locally guided tour

• Cruise along the stunning, colourful coastal towns of the Cinque Terre

(summer departures only)

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Flamenco Show with Dinner,

Barcelona

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DAY 11 - 12 Rome With a newfound appetite for all things Italian, we’ll leave Florence & dart through the grapevines of Umbria in search of Rome. Here we will spend two nights visiting historic monuments & ticking off the world’s smallest country, the Vatican City. (B, D) (B) F Dinner “La Dolce Vita”

DAY 9 - 10 Florence Through the Apennine Mountains & romantic hills of Tuscany we’ll cruise towards Renaissance Florence. Here we will drink up the secret streets & sacred art around the city’s towering Duomo Cathedral. (B) (B) F Tuscan Evening

DAY 8 Pisa / Italian Riviera The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cinque Terre will keep our day colourful, visiting the towns of Monterosso & Portovenere. After soaking up the sunshine & iconic Italian setting, we head on to Pisa where the leaning tower awaits. (B)

DAY 6 - 7 French Riviera This will be a day for donning navy stripes as we’ll be heading to the French Riviera, with a stop in Aix-en-Provence en route. When we’re not wasting time lounging about in the sun, we’ll roll the dice at the Monte Carlo casino. (B) (B, D)

DAY 5 Avignon Today we’ll take on the city of Popes & the Papal Palace after a fairytale drive through the Provence region. Your time in Avignon can be spent by the Rhône River, sipping aniseed liqueur & eating local delicacies like Ratatouille. (B)

DAY 3 - 4 Barcelona Splitting our drive out of Madrid we’ll stop in Zaragoza for sightseeing & lunch, before heading on to beachside Barcelona. From the Gothic Quarter to the La Rambla district, we won’t leave a pocket of this city uncovered. (B, D) (B)

DAY 1 - 2 Madrid Prepare to be welcomed by the Spanish wonderland that is Madrid. You’ll check in to our hotel before lounging about or spending the day exploring. Our first group dinner will be on the evening agenda; day two will see us completely uncovering the city. (D) (B)

YOUR CHOICE

Keep it flexible & choose where you want to start, either Madrid, or Rome – this trip operates in both directions.

Please note: Days 1 & 13 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

SUMMER 2018

DEPARTURES

SUMMER 2018

Like the look of this trip but want even more delish food experiences? Head to p.70 to see how you can do this exact trip with even more tasty food experiences.

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). BBMD/BBDM - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$959. WWMD/WWDM - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$765. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Madrid & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. ● Munch departure code: BBMM. ■ Munch departure code: BBMR. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). BBMM Single room supplement of US$959. BBMR Single room supplement of US$959.

FLORENCE ITALY

The trip was full of action! The Trip Manager was awesome, the Trip Driver was a great guy & everyone got on really well. Everything was planned out perfectly, would defi nitely recommend!

Damian Hudson

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DAY 14 - 15 Paris Today a drive past the vineyards of Burgundy will take us to two nights in Paris - Oui merci! Here in the city of lights & love, we’ll marvel at monuments between boutique shopping & countless baguettes Hotel (B, D) (B) F Cabaret Show & Dinner

DAY 12 - 13 Lucerne After taking in our final piece of Italian eye candy, Lake Como, we’ll steer into the heart of the Swiss Alps, enjoying scenic alpine vistas en route. Lucerne will greet us warmly with charm, chocolate & quaint cobbled lanes. (B, D) (B) F Swiss Mountain

DAY 11 Italian Riviera From Florence we’ll make our way to the Leaning Tower of Pisa before journeying to the iconic setting of the Italian Riviera. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cinque Terre will keep our day colourful as we soak up the towns of Monterosso & Portovenere. (B)

DAY 10 Florence Passing through the grapevines of rural Umbria, we’ll make our way to Renaissance Florence. Here we can drink up the secret streets & sacred art around the city’s towering Duomo Cathedral. (B) F Tuscan Evening

DAY 8 - 9 Rome With our newfound appetite for all things Italian, we’ll leave Venice & dart through the country in search of Rome. Here we’ll spend two nights visiting historic monuments & ticking off the world’s smallest country, the Vatican City. (B, D) (B) F Guided tour of Vatican

DAY 7 Venice Winding beyond the Austrian Alps, we’ll make our way into Italy with our map set to Venice. Here we will fall head over heels for the “floating city,” with its artistic palazzi, markets & maze of canals. (B)

DAY 6 Salzburg Pastel riverside terraces will mark our arrival into scenic Salzburg. Home to Mozart & The Sound of Music, there is no shortage of culture to explore in this lively historic city. (B)

DAY 4 - 5 Prague After a stop in Dresden we’ll find ourselves in the Czech Republic, within a medieval maze of pretty cobblestone streets. Bohemian Prague will steal our hearts with castles, cathedrals & a quirky persona. (B ) (B,D)

DAY 2 - 3 Berlin Whisking down the autobahn we’ll arrive in the cool capital of Germany. Two nights here will give us enough time to go deep into the city’s creative culture, hopping from bars to galleries & historic sites galore. (B, D) (B) F Locally guided historical walking tour of Berlin

DAY 1 London to Amsterdam Join the Contiki Team this morning in London, or this afternoon in Amsterdam. Londonites will pass the White Cliffs of Dover & chocolate famed Belgium. By night, the team will unite to explore Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses. (D)

• Bike ride of Bohemian Prague

with our local expert

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START LONDON OR AMS’DAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON CODE: WWHZ WINTER 2018/19

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). BBHX - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$835. WWHZ - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$655. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am (6:45am in winter) in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent. ● This date links up with the U by Uniworld The Seine Experience trip. Please note you must be 21-35 years old to travel on a U by Uniworld trip combined wirth a Contiki Trip. See p.145 for more.


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Buy both a European Encounter trip and a U by Uniworld Seine Experience River Cruise from US$5515. See p.14 for more details.

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DAY 17 Athens This morning we’ll make the most of our last morning together by taking a locally guided tour of the Acropolis & Parthenon. Then it will be time to plot a reunion trip over teary goodbyes, with the trip coming to a heartbreaking end. (B)

DAY 16 Athens Motoring past the narrow trench of the Corinth Canal, we’ll make our way to mythological Athens. Swapping seaside for city, the bright lights & ancient relics will mark our final hours on tour. (B)

DAY 14 - 15 Corfu Slipping onto island time, we’ll arrive in the idyllic Greek Islands. The second largest Ionian island will host us for two nights, giving us endless hours to soak up Corfu’s glistening seas & breezy beach life. (B, D) (B) F Ionian Dinner Experience F Captain’s Cruise of Corfu

DAY 13 Adriatic Ferry Our last slice of Italian eye candy will be Naples & Mt.Vesuvius, with a tour of the ancient Roman town of Pompeii. Then it will be time to say goodbye to the immensely ‘bella’ boot & board our overnight ferry to Greece. (B)

DAY 11 - 12 Rome With a newfound appetite for all things Italian, we’ll leave Florence & dart through the grapevines of Umbria in search of Rome. Here we’ll spend two nights visiting historic monuments & ticking off the world’s smallest country, the Vatican City. (B, D) (B) F Guided tour of Vatican

DAY 9 - 10 Florence Waking up to another day of postcard moments, you’ll see The Leaning Tower of Pisa & enjoy a drive through dreamy Tuscany. In Renaissance Florence we’ll spend two nights drinking up secret streets & sacred art around the city’s towering Duomo Cathedral. (B, D) (B) F Tuscan Evening

DAY 7 - 8 Venice Taking the stunning Brenner Pass past orchards & castles, we’ll roll into Italy with our map set to Venice. Here we will fall head over heels for the “floating city,” with its artistic palazzi, markets & maze of canals. (B, D) (B) F Whitewater Rafting F Gondola Ride

DAY 5 - 6 Austrian Tyrol Today it will be out of Munich & on to Austria with a stop in scenic Innsbruck before arriving in the adventure sports mecca of Tyrol. Wild thrills or mega chills will be yours for two nights in this scenic mountain village. (B, D) (B, D)

DAY 4 Munich Leaving Lucerne & its quaint charm, we’ll head on to the German city of Munich. Here in the home of Oktoberfest, we will be wowed by 800-years of history & a traditional Bavarian beer hall. (B, D)

DAY 3 Lucerne After driving through the vineyards of Burgundy, we’ll steer into the heart of the Swiss Alps, enjoying scenic alpine vistas along the way. Lucerne will greet us warmly with charm, chocolate & quaint cobbled lanes (B)

DAY 2 Paris With so many sites ticked yesterday, today will be free for baguettes, boutique shopping & a visit to a French perfumery. Explore hidden coffee shops or grab a bike & find a picnic spot by the Eiffel Tower; the day will be yours. (B) F Cabaret Show & Dinner

DAY 1 London to Paris Join the Contiki Team this morning in London, ready to see the chalky White Cliffs of Dover en route to Paris. Here in the city of lights & love we’ll begin our exploring, marvelling at monuments - hello Eiffel Tower! (D)

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16 breakfasts (B),

8 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 24

F Swiss Mountain,

Lucerne

F Paragliding, Tyrol

F Tuscan Evening,

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of US$885 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 12:00 noon in Athens. Note: on some departures, due to Greek ferry scheduling, trip itinerary may be altered. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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STUCK FOR TIME? We’ve got a shorter version of the 17-day Road to Athens trip, visiting 7 countries in 13 days. Trip code: BBRL See price below for departure dates & deduct US$800 for price to pay. Single room supp. US$695.Visit contiki.com/road-rome

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DAY 21 Athens After the final team breakfast you will be transferred back to central Athens, where we’ll share teary goodbyes & make plans for a reunion trip. (B)

DAY 20 Santorini This morning we’ll say ‘kalo proi’ to Crete, a paradise of coves, cliffs & white sand beaches. We’ll then drift on to Santorini, where a cable car or hill climb will take us to Fira’s blue dome building vistas. (B, L, D)

DAY 19 Crete Today you’ll rise & shine in the port of Kusadasi & shop all things Turkish in the town’s lively bazaar. Back on the water we’ll cruise to the island of Patmos before our evening sail to the idyllic island of Crete. (B, L, D)

DAY 18 Kusadasi This morning we’ll hit the waters & cruise to the Aegean island paradise of Mykonos. In the evening we’ll do a country hop, sailing towards the Turkish town of Kusadasi. (B, L, D)

DAY 17 Athens From anise-flavoured aperitifs to ancient architecture, today you’ll have the luxury to absorb all things Athens. Roam around the streets like Aphrodite or Apollo, sampling olives & chatting archeology. (B)

DAY 1 - 16 London/Paris to Athens Step your way through the epic Road to Athens days as outlined on p.50.


• A locally guided trip

of Ephesus


16 nights twin or

triple-share hotel

accommodation + 1 night

on board a ferry, 3 nights

on board a cruise ship

NIGHTS IN HOTELS + ON CRUISE SHIP & FERRY

20

20 breakfasts (B),

3 lunches (L),

11 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 34

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+ 3 DAY GREEK ISLAND CRUISE

For a full itinerary, inclusions & cool ways to spend your free time, check out contiki.com.

Unlimited drinks package including beer, wine, local spirits & soft drink. An experienced On-Board Cruise Rep.See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

F Islands & volcanoes,

Santorini

F Visit St. John’s

Monastery - Grotto

of the Apocalypse,

Patmos

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

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* Cruise prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single supplement option: Add US$1419 to twin-share price for an inside cabin or US$1455 to twin-share price for an outside cabin. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share price. Trip starts 7:30am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens. Note: on some departures, due to Greek ferry scheduling, trip itinerary may be altered. If you require a Schengen visa for this trip it must be multi-entry. Day 21 has been designed to allow you to finish the trip without needing an extra night’s accommodation. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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DAY 29 Athens Back in Athens where the island hopping adventure first began, we’ll have one final breakfast as a team before saying our sad goodbyes & going our separate ways. (B)

DAY 28 Athens It will be broken hearts all round today as we pack our sacks & hit the seas for Athens. The Greek Island good times will soon come to a halt. (B)

DAY 25 - 27 Ios Beautiful beaches & a rugged backdrop make Ios look like a world of its own. From all night discos to quaint coffee shops, the island of Ios will offer a ‘choose your own adventure’. (B, D) (B) (B)

DAY 22 - 24 Santorini Finally, those iconic blue & white buildings & endless horizons will become a reality. Donkeys, wineries, & lazy lunches will be yours to absorb for 3 wonderful nights. (B, D) (B) (B)

DAY 19 - 21 Mykonos Windmills, white building & dreamy sunsets will mark our arrival in Mykonos! This party mecca will be ours for 3 nights, leaving us sun-kissed, salt soaked & bursting with very fond memories. (B, D) (B) (B)

DAY 17 - 18 Athens From anise-flavoured aperitifs to ancient architecture, you’ll have the luxury of time to absorb all things Athens. Two nights here & you’ll be very much at home, roam around the streets like Aphrodite or Apollo. (B) (B)

DAY 1 - 16 London/Paris to Athens Step your way through the epic Road to Athens days as outlined on p. 50.


• See the Corinth

Canal

• See the famous

windmills on

Mykonos

• Visit Ios Town


27 nights twin or

triple-share hotel

accommodation +

1 night on board a ferry

NIGHTS IN HOTELS & 1 ON BOARD A FERRY28

28 breakfasts (B),

11 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 39

CONTIKI.COM/ROAD-ATHENS-ISLAND


on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

F Highlights & Volcano

Cruise, Santorini

F Island Tour, Delos

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

+ GREEK ISLAND HOPPING

For full details, see contiki.com

SUMMER 2018 CODE: RTAI

START


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of US$1539 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends in Athens after breakfast. B - These departures stay one less night in Athens code: RTAIB C - These departures stay two less nights in Athens code: RTAIC Note: on some departures, due to Greek ferry scheduling, trip itinerary may be altered. Note: for operational reasons, the Greek Island Hopping section of this trip may run in reverse. Day 29 has been designed to allow you to finish the trip without needing an extra night’s accommodation. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

Sep 04 Oct 02Aug 28 C Sep 23Aug 14 Sep 11Jul 10 B Aug 06Jul 31 B Aug 27

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US$6039 US$6015 US$6105 US$6015 US$6195 US$6255 US$6165 US$6255


FLORENCE ITALY

Best value for money! I would highly recommend Contiki to everyone. All the stress of planning a holiday is gone, all you have to do is make sure you turn up for your trip of a lifetime!

Sarah Pennisi @BECSHANNON_ @JEMRIO7 @JIMINY3EE

SAY BONJOUR, CIAO, HELLO & A BIG HOLA TO A 19-DAY EUROPEAN EXTRAVAGANZA

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Monaco

Pisa

Dover

Calais

Valley of the Somme

Loire Valley

San Sebastian

Innsbruck

Dachau

Liechtenstein

Heidelberg

London

Brenner Pass

Zaragoza

Pyrenees Mountains

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Lucerne

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Optional start city

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1

HOW MUCH & WHEN



triple-share hotel

accommodation

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS• Locally guided Palace tour

in Madrid

• Explore Florence on foot with

our Local Guide

• Guided tour of Barcelona’s

Gothic Quarter

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Canal Cruise, Amsterdam

F Swiss Mountain, Swiss Alps

F Gondola Ride, Venice





8 dinners (D)

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18 26

START LONDON OR AMS’DAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON CODE: BBEM

7:30AM LONDON OR

6PM AMSTERDAM




DAY 17 - 18 Paris A drive past the Loire Valley takes us to two nights in Paris - Oui merci! Here in the city of lights & love we’ll marvel at monuments (hello Eiffel Tower!) between boutique shopping & countless baguettes. (B, D) (B) F Cabaret Show & Dinner

DAY 16 Bordeaux Today we’ll drift between sea dips & pintxos bar in the picturesque coastal town of San Sebastian. Later we’ll head in to quintessential wine country; the French city of Bordeaux will await us. (B)

DAY 15 Pamplona Today we’ll leave Madrid in search of the historic town of Pamplona, famed for its bull running tradition & the words of Ernest Hemingway. (B)

DAY 13 - 14 Madrid Splitting our drive out of Barcelona, we’ll stop in Zaragoza for sightseeing & lunch. In the Spanish capital of Madrid, we’ll peel back the culture & its sultry layers. (B, D) (B)

DAY 11 - 12 Barcelona Passing Cannes, the Côte d’Azur coastline & the Pyrénées Mountains, we’ll weave our way to two nights in beachside Barcelona. From the Gothic Quarter to the La Rambla district, we won’t leave a pocket of this city uncovered. (B, D) (B) F Flamenco Show with Dinner

DAY 9 - 10 French Riviera With glitz & glamour calling our names we’ll head on to the French Riviera pit-stopping at the Leaning Tower of Pisa. When we’re not lapping up sunshine, we’ll roll the dice at the Monte Carlo casino. (B, D) (B)

DAY 8 Florence Through the Apennine Mountains & romantic hills of Tuscany, we’ll cruise towards Renaissance Florence. Here we can drink up the secret streets & sacred art around the city’s towering Duomo Cathedral. (B)

DAY 6 - 7 Venice Before driving the Brenner Pass lined by orchards & castles, we’ll stop for lunch in scenic Innsbruck. With two nights in Venice, we will fall head over heels for the “floating city,” charmed by its artistic palazzi & maze of canals. (B, D) (B) F Venetian Dinner

DAY 5 Munich Leaving Switzerland, we’ll pass through the tiny country of Liechtenstein before arriving in Munich. Here in the home of Oktoberfest, we will be wowed by 800-years of history & a traditional Bavarian beer hall. (B)

DAY 3 - 4 Swiss Alps A scenic alpine drive & a stop in lakeside Lucerne will mark the drive from Germany into the Swiss Alps. Two nights of Swiss chocolate & a breathtaking mountain setting will be ours to lap up until departure. (B, D) (B, D)

DAY 2 Rhineland Amsterdam is a different city by day, & the morning will be yours to explore. Later we’ll drive to Germany, pulling up in Rhineland where we will stay for the night. (B)


SUMMER 2018

START


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of US$935 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● These trips will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.


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BURANO ITALY

The Trip Manager, Kristy was incredible! The trip would not have been the same without her. Basically, this trip was the best thing I’ve ever done in my life, and I can’t wait to do more in the future!

Richelle Fernandes @ANDTHENKYLIEEE @BAGGY_MADS @KENDALL_QUILL

TAKE YOUR SWEET TIME TO SOAK UP THE LIKES OF PARIS, PRAGUE, FLORENCE & BERLIN

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Vatican City

Pisa

Dover

Edam

Calais

Valley of the Somme

Burgundy Region

Dresden

London

Chianti Region

Tyrol

Brenner Pass

Lake Como

Swiss Alps

Dachau

VENICE

ROME

FLORENCE

PARIS

LUCERNE

AMSTERDAM

PRAGUE

BERLIN

MUNICH

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7

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NETHERLANDS

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ENGLAND

CZECH REP

BELGIUM

AUSTRIA

1

Places visited

Itinerary day

Optional start city

Optional end city


HOW MUCH & WHEN



triple-share hotel

accommodation

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS• Special access Rome

sightseeing tour

• Wine tasting in Tuscany


our Local Guide

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Volendam Dinner, Amsterdam

F Burano Island Cruise & Dinner, Venice






8 dinners (D)

DISCO

VER

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18 26

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON CODE: BBAP

7:30AM LONDON OR

6PM AMSTERDAM




DAY 17 - 18 Paris Today a drive past the vineyards of Burgundy will take us to two nights in Paris - Oui merci! Here in the city of lights & love, we’ll marvel at monuments (hello Eiffel Tower!) between boutique shopping & countless baguettes. (B, D) (B)

DAY 15 - 16 Lucerne The Leaning Tower of Pisa & Lake Como will mark the end of our time in Italy. Then we’ll move on to the Swiss Alps, finding lakeside Lucerne, where we’ll spend two nights amidst endless charm & chocolate. (B) (B)

DAY 13 - 14 Florence In the Tuscan hills we’ll pair cheese with Chianti wine before making our way to Renaissance Florence. Here we can drink up the secret streets & sacred art around the city’s towering Duomo Cathedral. (B, D) (B) F Tuscan Evening

DAY 11 - 12 Rome With a newfound appetite for all things Italian, we’ll leave Venice & dart through the grapevines of Umbria in search of Rome. Here we’ll spend two nights visiting historic monuments & ticking off the world’s smallest country, the Vatican City. (B, D) (B)

DAY 9 - 10 Venice Driving the Brenner Pass lined by orchards & castles, we’ll make our way to the fairytale setting of Venice. Here we’ll have two nights to fall head over heels for the “floating city,” charmed by its artistic palazzi & maze of canals. (B, D) (B) F Gondola Ride

DAY 7 - 8 Munich Leaving picturesque Prague, we’ll head on to the German city of Munich. Here in the home of Oktoberfest we will be wowed by 800-years of history & a traditional Bavarian beer hall. (B) (B, D) F Whitewater Rafting (summer only)

DAY 5 - 6 Prague After a stop in Dresden we’ll find ourselves in the Czech Republic, within a medieval maze of pretty cobblestone streets. Bohemian Prague will steal our hearts with castles, cathedrals & a quirky persona. (B, D) (B)

DAY 3 - 4 Berlin Whisking down the autobahn we’ll arrive in the cool capital of Berlin. Two nights here will give us enough time to go deep into the city’s creative culture, hopping from bars to galleries & historic sites galore. (B, D) (B) F Historical Walking Tour

DAY 2 Amsterdam A morning cycle will take us to a cheese farm & a clog maker’s house, passing windmills & Dutch countryside en route. Museums, cafés & boutique clubs will keep us entertained long into the evening. (B) F Canal Cruise


SUMMER 2018

START


START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON CODE: WWAP WINTER 2018/19

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). BBAP - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$909. WWAP - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$795. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am (6:45am in winter) in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● These trips will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.


Apr 15 May03 May06 May24 May20 Jun 07 Jun 12 Jun 30 Jun 17 Jul 05 Jul 01 Jul 19 Jul 22 Aug 09 Aug 19 Sep 06 Sep 16 ● Oct 04 Sep 27 ● Oct 15Apr 29 May17 May27 Jun 14 Jun 24 Jul 12 Jul 03 Jul 21 Jul 29 Aug 16 Aug 26 Sep 13 Sep 18 ● Oct 06 Sep 30 ● Oct 18

Jun 03 Jun 21 Jun 26 Jul 14 Jul 08 Jul 26 Aug 05 Aug 23 Sep 09 Sep 27 Sep 25 ● Oct 13

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Oct 15 Nov 02 Nov 19 Dec 07 Dec 10 ★ Dec 28 Dec 17 ★ Jan 04 Dec 29 Jan 16 Jan 14 Feb 01 Feb 04 Feb 22 Mar 18 Apr 05Oct 22 Nov 09 Nov 26 Dec 14 Dec 22 ★ Jan 09 2019 Feb 25 Mar 15Oct 29 Nov 16 Dec 03 ★ Dec 21 Dec 27 Jan 14 Jan 04 Jan 22 Mar 04 Mar 22

VENICE ITALY

Amazing trip, great Trip Manager and coach driver. The trip included so many iconic locations, great optional activities, really good nightlife and was such an incredible experience!

Daniel Giosserano @ALYCE89 @BRITTAWOODMAN @DANIELBARNES90

TAKE A REAL CHUNK OUT OF EUROPE AS YOU SPEND 3 WEEKS SCOPING OUT ADVENTURES

EUROPEAN VISTA#

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CONTIKI.COM/VISTA 56 EUROPE SUMMER 2018


Vatican City

Monaco

Pisa

Dover

Edam

Calais

Valley of the Somme

Burgundy Region

SwissAlps

Apennine Mountains

London

Brenner Pass

Dachau

VENICE

ROME

FRENCHRIVIERA

FLORENCE

PARIS

AMSTERDAM

RHINEVALLEY

VIENNATYROL

PRAGUE

LUCERNE

MUNICH1

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1415

16

18

1921END

3

8

5

7

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

SWITZ

ITALY

GERMANY

NETHERLANDS

FRANCE

ENGLAND

CZECH REP

BELGIUM

AUSTRIA

START

1

Places visited

Itinerary day

Optional start city

Optional end city


HOW MUCH & WHEN



triple-share hotel

accommodation

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour


our Local Guide


sightseeing tour

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Cabaret Show & Dinner, Paris


F Bike Ride & BBQ Lunch

(Summer departures only), Tyrol





10 dinners (D)

DISCO

VER

ER

20 30

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON CODE: BBHV

10AM AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL

AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON END

DAY 21 Amsterdam Whether you take your complimentary transfer to Schiphol Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or to central London, it will be sad goodbyes when our trip comes to an end. (B)

DAY 19 - 20 Amsterdam Museums, cafe’s & boutique clubs will keep us entertained in the eccentric city of Amsterdam. Beyond the city skirts, we’ll take a morning cycle to a cheese farm & clog maker’s house, passing windmills & Dutch countryside at its finest. (B, D) (B) F Canal Cruise

DAY 18 Rhine Valley Cruising into the wine villages & old world charm of the Rhine Valley, we’ll ogle at vineyards & fairytale castles. The rest of our evening will be spent soaking up river scenery & taking a lesson in crafting beer steins. (B, D)

DAY 16 - 17 Prague Leaving Austria, we’ll find ourselves in the Czech Republic within a medieval maze of pretty cobblestone streets. Bohemian Prague will steal our hearts with castles, cathedrals & a quirky persona. (B, D) (B)

DAY 15 Vienna Arriving in Vienna, we’ll soak up schnapps & strudel, & visit the city’s many historical prides. Music, architecture & a lively café scene; we’ll get amongst it all. (B) F A classic night out with Dinner

DAY 14 Munich Heading out of Austria, we’ll make tracks for the German city of Munich. Here in the home of Oktoberfest, we will be wowed by 800-years of history & a traditional Bavarian beer hall. (B)

DAY 12 - 13 Austrian Tyrol Today we’ll arrive in the adventure sports mecca of Tyrol. Wild thrills or mega chills will be yours for two nights in this scenic mountain village. (B, D) (B, D) F Paragliding

DAY 10 - 11 Venice Crossing the Appenine Mountains, we’ll arrive in fairytale Venice. Here we will fall head over heels for the “floating city,” with its artistic palazzi, markets & canal charm. (B, D) (B)

DAY 8 - 9 Rome With a newfound appetite for all things Italian, we’ll leave Florence & dart through the grapevines in search of Rome. Here we spend two nights visiting historic monuments & ticking off the world’s smallest country, the Vatican City. (B) (B) F Guided tour of Vatican

DAY 7 Florence Stopping at the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, we’ll cruise towards Renaissance Florence. Here we can drink up the secret streets & sacred art around the city’s towering Duomo Cathedral. (B) F Tuscan Evening

DAY 5 - 6 French Riviera With glitz & glamour calling our names, we’ll head on to the French Riviera. When the sun drops & the boutique stores shut up shop, we’ll roll the dice at the Monte Carlo Casino. (B, D) (B) F Monaco Dinner

DAY 3 - 4 Lucernce Today a drive past the vineyards of Burgundy will take us to two nights in luscious Lucerne. Endless charm, chocolate & quaint cobbled lanes will be ours to uncover until departure. (B, D) (B, D) F Swiss Fondue Lunch & Show F Lucerne Lake cruise

DAY 2 Paris Today will be free for baguettes, boutique shopping & all things quintessentially French. Explore hidden coffee shops or grab a bike & find a picnic spot by the Eiffel; the day will be yours. (B)

7:30AM LONDON

OR 5PM PARIS

DAY 1 London to Paris Join the Contiki Team this morning in London, ready to see the chalky White Cliffs of Dover en route to Paris. Here in the city of lights & love we’ll begin our exploring & monuments marveling - hello Eiffel Tower! (D)

SUMMER 2018

START


START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON CODE: WWHT WINTER 2018/19

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). BBHV - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$1009. WWHT - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$865. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am (6:45am in winter) in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● These trips will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. Winter departures feature a slightly modified itinerary. The 2 nights in the Austrian Tyrol are replaced with a 2nd night in both Florence & Vienna. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.


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Vatican City

Pisa

DoverCalais

Edam

LondonDresden

Kutná Hora

Auschwitz

Banska Bystrica

VENICE

ROME

PARIS

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VIENNA

SWISS ALPS

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23

BERLIN3

5

7

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1314

15

17

19

21

LJUBLJANA

FLORENCE

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HUNGARY

SLOVAKIA

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CZECH

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POLANDNETHERLANDS

FRANCE

ENGLAND

BELGIUM

AUSTRIA

SLOVENIA

1

Places visited

Itinerary day

Optional start city

Optional end city


EDAM THE NETHERLANDS

TRAIL YOUR WAY THROUGH EUROPE’S BUCKET LIST MUSTS & LESSER KNOWN SECRETS

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DAY 21 - 22 Paris Today a drive past Burgundy will take us to two nights in Paris - Oui merci! Here we’ll marvel at monuments between boutique shopping & countless baguettes. (B, D) (B) F Cabaret Show with Champagne

DAY 19 - 20 Swiss Alps We’ll see the Leaning Tower of Pisa & Lake Como on our drive into the Swiss Alps. Two days of chocolate & a breathtaking mountain setting. (B, D) (B, D)

DAY 17 - 18 Florence Today we’ll watch grapevines roll over hills through rural Umbria en route to Florence. A local Guide will lead us through the secret streets to the Duomo Cathedral. (B, D) (B)

DAY 15 - 16 Rome We’ll leave Venice & dart through the Apennine Mountains in search of Rome. (B, D) (B, D) F Locally guided tour of the Vatican museums

DAY 14 Venice Driving through the enchanted Julian Alps, we’ll make our way to Venice. Here we’ll fall head over heels. (B)

DAY 13 Ljubljana In Slovenia’s capital, we’ll meander through a vibrant student scene, greeting monuments & exploring the old town. (B)

DAY 11 - 12 Budapest After visiting Slovakia’s charismatic Banská Bystrica, we’ll arrive in Budapest. From a Royal Palace to a gothic church, we’ll bounce across the river to Buda & Pest. (B) (B) F Past & Present Tour

DAY 9 - 10 Krakow We’ll take a sombre visit to Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Then stroll markets, absorb the lively culture, & explore the Old Town. (B, D) (B) F Salt Mines Tour DAY 7 - 8 Vienna A church made

from over 40,000 human skeletons will be our last Czech site before entering Austria. In Vienna we’ll soak up schnaps, strudel, & palaces. (B) (B, D) F Schnaps Museum F A classic night out

DAY 5 - 6 Prague After a stop in Dresden, Prague will steal our hearts for two nights of castles, cathedrals & a quirky persona. (B, D) (B) F Prague Bike Tour

DAY 3 - 4 Berlin Whisking down the autobahn we’ll arrive in the cool capital of Berlin. Go deep into the city’s creative culture. (B, D) (B) F Cold War & Cold Drinks

DAY 2 Amsterdam A morning cycle will take us to a cheese farm & clog maker’s house, passing windmills & Dutch countryside. (B) F Canal Cruise DAY 1 London to Amsterdam

Join the Team this morning in London, or this afternoon in Amsterdam. By night, we will unite to explore Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses. (D)

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• Bike tour of, Edam (Summer Only)

• Visit Auschwitz & Birkenau Concentration Camps



our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

22 nights quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOSTELS22


INCLUDED MEALS 33

F Pierogi Dinner, Krakow

F River Cruise with Dinner, Budapest

F Historical Walking Tour, Berlin

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

START

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON CODE: WWEL WINTER 2018/19


* Prices above are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.176. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:30am (6:45am in Winter) in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way.

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$530 FOOD FUND



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Edam

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Dover

LondonDresden

Kutná Hora

AMSTERDAM

VIENNA

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5

7 8

PRAGUE

START

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GERMANY

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FRANCE

BELGIUM

AUSTRIA

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Places visited

Itinerary day

Optional start city

1

PRAGUE CZECH REPUBLIC

PARTY CITIES, CLASSICAL MASTERPIECES & A CHUNK OF EDAM CHEESE

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AMSTERDAM

12:30PM VIENNA END

DAY 8 Vienna Our grand finale will take place in the schnaps & strudel mecca of Vienna. A cathedral, palace & opera house will take the pinch off our teary goodbyes. (B)

DAY 5 - 6 Prague After a stop in Dresden we’ll find ourselves in the Czech Republic, within a medieval maze of pretty cobblestone streets. Bohemian Prague will steal our hearts for two nights with castles, cathedrals & a quirky persona. (B, D) (B) F Prague bike tour

DAY 3 - 4 Berlin Whisking down the autobahn we’ll arrive in the cool capital of Berlin. Two nights here will give us enough time to go deep into the city’s creative culture, hopping from bars to galleries & historic sites galore. (B, D) (B) F Cold War & Cold Drinks

DAY 2 Amsterdam A morning cycle will take us to a cheese farm in Edam & a clog maker’s house, passing windmills & Dutch countryside at its finest. Museums, cafe’s & boutique clubs will keep us entertained long into the evening. (B) F Canal Cruise



• Visit a cheese farm

& clog maker’s

house

• See the site of

Checkpoint Charlie


7 nights quad-share hotel/

hostel accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOSTELS7


our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

7 breakfasts (B),

3 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 10

F Volendam Dinner,

Amsterdam

F Historical Walking

Tour, Berlin

F Bike Tour, Prague

(Summer only)

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

DAY 7 Vienna A church made from over 40,000 human skeletons will be our last Czech site before entering Austria. In Vienna we’ll soak up schnaps, strudel, & palaces. (B) F A classic night out

START

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH VIENNA CODE: WWLV WINTER 2018/19


* Prices above are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.176. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Please note Trip starts 7:30am (6:45am in Winter) in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 12:30pm in Vienna. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a wider adventure. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the European Trail. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.58.




Mar 31 Apr 07 May05 May12 May19 May26 Jun 11 Jun 18 Jun 16 Jun 23 Jun 27 Jul 04 Jul 09 Jul 16 Jul 30 Aug 06 Aug 11 Aug 18 Sep 08 Sep 15Apr 14 Apr 21 May12 May19 May26 Jun 02 Jun 18 Jun 25 Jun 30 Jul 07 Jul 11 Jul 18 Aug 04 Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25 Sep 15 Sep 22Apr 21 Apr 28 Jun 02 Jun 09 Jun 20 Jun 27 Jul 02 Jul 09 Jul 14 Jul 21 Aug 20 Aug 27 Sep 29 Oct 06Apr 28 May05 Jun 04 Jun 11 Jun 23 Jun 30 Jul 04 Jul 11 Jul 21 Jul 28 Aug 25 Sep 01 Oct 06 Oct 13

Jun 09 Jun 16 Jun 25 Jul 02 Jul 07 Jul 14 Jul 28 Aug 04 Sep 01 Sep 08


Oct 20 Oct 27 Nov 03 Nov 10 Nov 24 Dec 01 Dec 10 ★ Dec 17 Dec 15 ★ Dec 22 Dec 27 Jan 03 2019 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 16 Mar 23Oct 27 Nov 03 Nov 10 Nov 17 Dec 01 Dec 08 Dec 17 ★ Dec 24 Dec 29 Jan 05 Jan 05 Jan 12 Jan 26 Feb 02 Feb 23 Mar 02

Nov 17 Nov 24 Dec 03 ★ Dec 10 Dec 21 ★ Dec 28 Dec 31 Jan 07 Jan 12 Jan 19 Feb 02 Feb 09 Mar 09 Mar 16Nov 19 Nov 26 Dec 08 ★ Dec 15 Dec 23 Dec 30 Feb 09 Feb 16


Auschwitz

Banska Bystrica

VENICE

ROME

VIENNABUDAPEST

LJUBLJANA

KRAKOW

START

END

1

4

2

6

9

7

ITALY

HUNGARY

SLOVAKIA

POLAND

AUSTRIA

SLOVENIA

CZECH REP

Places visited

Itinerary day1

EASTERN TRAIL#

EAST

ERN

TRA

IL

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART VIENNA & FINISH ROME CODE: CCVR

6PM VIENNA

12:30PM ROME END

DAY 1 Vienna Viennese culture is everywhere! Explore the city your way before meeting up with your Trip Manager & travel buddies tonight. (D)

DAYS 2 - 8 Vienna to Rome See days 9-15 of European Trail (p.58) itinerary, sightseeing & Free Time Add-Ons.

DAYS 9 Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history before your trip ends & it’s time for you to say goodbye to your travel mates. (B)

DIS

COV

ERER


• Visit Auschwitz

& Birkenau

Concentration Camps

• Private boat through

the canals of Venice



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

8 breakfasts (B),

3 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 11



NIGHTS IN HOSTELS8

CONTIKI.COM/EASTERN-TRAIL


F River Cruise with

Dinner, Budapest


FREE TIME ADD-ONSSUMMER 2018

START

START VIENNA & FINISH ROME CODE: WWVR WINTER 2018/19


* Prices above are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.176. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Trip starts 6:00pm in Vienna & ends approx. 12:30pm in Rome. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture - our 23-day European Trail, 16-day Trail to London & 16-day Trail to Rome trips. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a group of other travellers who have been travelling on these trips. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the group. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.




Oct 27 Nov 04 Nov 03 Nov 11 Nov 26 Dec 04 Dec 15 ★ Dec 23 Dec 28 ★ Jan 05 Jan 05 Jan 13 Jan 19 Jan 27 Feb 16 Feb 24Nov 10 Nov 18 Dec 01 Dec 09 Dec 17 ★ Dec 25 Dec 30 Jan 07 Jan 07 Jan 15 Jan 26 Feb 03 Feb 23 Mar 03Nov 17 Nov 25 Dec 08 ★ Dec 16 Dec 22 ★ Dec 30 2019 Jan 12 Jan 20 Feb 02 Feb 10 Mar 02 Mar 10Nov 24 Dec 02 Dec 10 ★ Dec 18 Dec 24 ★ Jan 01 Jan 03 Jan 11 Feb 09 Feb 17


Apr 07 Apr 15 May05 May13 May19 May27 Jun 16 Jun 24 Jul 02 Jul 10 Jul 16 Jul 24 Aug 11 Aug 19 Sep 15 Sep 23Apr 21 Apr 29 May12 May20 May26 Jun 03 Jun 18 Jun 26 Jul 04 Jul 12 Jul 18 Jul 26 Aug 18 Aug 26 Sep 22 Sep 30Apr 28 May06 Jun 02 Jun 10 Jun 23 Jul 01 Jul 07 Jul 15 Jul 21 Jul 29 Aug 25 Sep 02 Oct 06 Oct 14

Jun 09 Jun 17 Jun 25 Jul 03 Jul 09 Jul 17 Jul 28 Aug 05 Aug 27 Sep 04 Oct 13 Oct 21Jun 11 Jun 19 Jun 27 Jul 05 Jul 11 Jul 19 Aug 04 Aug 12 Sep 01 Sep 09

Jun 30 Jul 08 Jul 14 Jul 22 Aug 06 Aug 14 Sep 08 Sep 16

US$1429Start End

Mar 16 Mar 24Mar 23 Mar 31

Vatican City

Pisa

Calais

Valley of the Somme

Burgundy Region

DoverLondon

Lake Como

ROME

PARIS

SWISSALPS

FLORENCE

8 6

2

4

1

START

END

SWITZ

ITALY

FRANCE

ENGLAND

Places visited

Itinerary day

Optional end city

1

WESTERN ROCKER

#W

ESTE

RN

RO

CK

ER

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART ROME & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON CODE: CCRT

6PM ROME




DAY 6 - 7 Paris Today a drive past the vineyards of Burgundy will take us to two nights in Paris - Oui merci! Here in the city of lights & love, we’ll marvel at monuments between boutique shopping & countless baguettes. (B, D) (B) F Cabaret show with Champagne

DAY 4 - 5 Swiss Alps The Leaning Tower of Pisa & Lake Como will mark our drive from Italy into the Swiss Alps. Two nights of Swiss chocolate & a breathtaking mountain setting will be ours to lap up until departure. (B, D) (B, D)

DAY 2 - 3 Florence Today we’ll move out of Rome in search of Florence, watching grapevines roll over hills through rural Umbria en route. Once in Florence, a Local Guide will lead us through the secret streets & sacred art surrounding the majestic Duomo cathedral. (B, D) (B)

DAY 1 Rome Prepare to be welcomed into the historical heartthrob of Rome. You’ll check in to our hostel before lounging about or exploring. Later the team will join forces & the adventure starts rolling. (D)


• See St. Peter’s Basilica

in Vatican City

• Explore Florence on

foot with our local

guide



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

7 breakfasts (B),

5 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 12



NIGHTS IN HOSTEL7

CONTIKI.COM/WESTERN-ROCKER

F Cabaret Show with

Champagne, Paris

F Swiss Mountain,

Swiss Alps

F Guided Tour of the

Vatican, Rome

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

START

START ROME & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON CODE: WWRT WINTER 2018/19


* Prices above are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.176. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Trip starts 6:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or 6:30pm in London. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture - our 23-day European Trail & 16-day Trail to London trips. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a group of other travellers who have been travelling on these trips. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the group.




Nov 04 Nov 11 Dec 02 ★ Dec 09 Dec 16 ★ Dec 23 Dec 30 Jan 06 Jan 07 Jan 14 Jan 20 Jan 27 Feb 17 Feb 24 Mar 24 Mar 31Nov 11 Nov 18 Dec 04 ★ Dec 11 Dec 18 ★ Dec 25 2019 Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 27 Feb 03 Feb 24 Mar 03 Mar 31 Apr 07Nov 18 Nov 25 Dec 09 ★ Dec 16 Dec 23 ★ Dec 30 Jan 01 Jan 08 Jan 13 Jan 20 Feb 03 Feb 10 Mar 03 Mar 10Nov 25 Dec 02 Dec 25 Jan 01 Jan 05 Jan 12 Jan 15 Jan 22 Feb 10 Feb 17 Mar 10 Mar 17


Apr 15 Apr 22 May06 May13 May20 May27 Jun 17 Jun 24 Jul 05 Jul 12 Jul 19 Jul 26 Aug 12 Aug 19 Sep 09 Sep 16Apr 29 May06 May13 May20 May27 Jun 03 Jun 19 Jun 26 Jul 08 Jul 15 Jul 22 Jul 29 Aug 14 Aug 21 Sep 16 Sep 23

Jun 03 Jun 10 Jun 24 Jul 01 Jul 10 Jul 17 Jul 24 Jul 31 Aug 19 Aug 26 Sep 23 Sep 30Jun 10 Jun 17 Jun 26 Jul 03 Jul 12 Jul 19 Jul 26 Aug 02 Aug 26 Sep 02 Sep 30 Oct 07

Jul 01 Jul 08 Jul 15 Jul 22 Jul 29 Aug 05 Sep 02 Sep 09 Oct 14 Oct 21Jul 03 Jul 10 Jul 17 Jul 24 Aug 05 Aug 12 Sep 04 Sep 11 Oct 21 Oct 28



Dover

Edam

Calais

London

ApennineMountains

Dresden

Auschwitz

Banska Bystrica

Kutna Hora

VENICE

ROME

AMSTERDAM

VIENNABUDAPEST

1BERLIN3

5

7

9

LJUBLJANA

11

1314

1615

KRAKOW

PRAGUE

START

END

ITALY

HUNGARY

SLOVAKIA

GERMANY

CZECHREP

POLAND

NETHERLANDS

FRANCE

ENGLAND

BELGIUM

AUSTRIA

SLOVENIA

Places visited

Itinerary day

Optional start city

1

BERLIN GERMANY

WANDER THROUGH HISTORY, FLOATING CITIES & BUDAPEST SPAS EN ROUTE TO ROME

TRAIL TO ROME#

TRA

ILTORO

ME

DISCO

VER

ER

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH ROME CODE: CCTR

CONTIKI.COM/TRAIL-ROME

12:30PM ROME END

DAY 16 Rome Time to give your travel pals a kiss on each cheek; you’ll feel very at home in Europe by the end of this trip. (B)

DAY 15 Rome With our newfound appetite for all things Italian, we’ll leave Venice & dart through the Apennine Mountains in search of Rome. Here we will visit historic monuments in a whirl of Vespas, pasta & culture. (B, D)

DAY 14 Venice Driving through the enchanted Julian Alps, we’ll make our way to the fairytale setting of Venice. Here we’ll fall head over heels for the “floating city,” charmed by its artistic palazzi & maze of canals. (B)

DAY 13 Ljubljana In Slovenia’s capital we’ll meander through a vibrant student scene, greeting monuments & exploring the old town. It may be hard to pronounce, but Ljubljana will not be hard to love. (B)

DAY 11 - 12 Budapest After visiting Slovakia’s charismatic Banská Bystrica, we’ll arrive in the ‘Paris of the East.’ From a Royal Palace to a gothic church, we’ll bounce across the river split city of hilltop Buda & bustling Pest, being allured by the city for two nights. (B) (B) F Past & Present tour

DAY 9 - 10 Krakow Paying tribute to Poland’s tumultuous past, we’ll take a sombre visit to Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Then we’ll switch things up uncovering the country’s buzzing present day setting, strolling markets, absorbing the vivacious culture & exploring the medieval Old Town. (B, D) (B) F Salt Mines tour

DAY 7 - 8 Vienna A church made from over 40,000 human skeletons will be our last Czech site before entering Austria. In Vienna, we’ll soak up schnaps, strudel & visit the city’s prides – its palaces. Music, architecture & a lively café scene; we’ll get amongst all of it. (B) (B, D) F Schnaps Museum

DAY 5 - 6 Prague After a stop in Dresden we’ll find ourselves in the Czech Republic, within a medieval maze of cobblestone streets. Prague will steal our hearts for two nights with castles, cathedrals & a quirky persona. (B, D) (B) F Prague bike tour

DAY 3 - 4 Berlin Whisking down the autobahn, we’ll arrive in the cool capital of Berlin. Two nights here will give us enough time to go deep into the city’s creative culture, hopping from bars to galleries & historic sites galore. (B, D) (B) F Cold War & Cold Drinks

DAY 2 Amsterdam A morning cycle will take us to a cheese farm & clog maker’s house, passing windmills & Dutch countryside at its finest. Museums, cafe’s & boutique clubs will keep us entertained long into the evening. (B) F Canal cruise

7:30AM LONDON OR

6PM AMSTERDAM



• Locally guided tour of

Auschwitz & Birkenau

concentration camps



our essentials.

ESSENTIALS



NIGHTS IN HOSTELS15

15 breakfasts (B),

6 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 21


Tour, Berlin


F River Cruise with

Dinner, Budapest

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

START

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH ROME CODE: WWTR WINTER 2018/19


* Prices above are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.176. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Trip starts 7:30am (6:45am in winter) or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 12:30pm in Rome. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture - our 23-day European Trail & 16-day Trail to London trips. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a group of other travellers who have been travelling on these trips. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the group. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.


Mar 31 Apr 15 May05 May20 May19 Jun 03 Jun 11 Jun 26 Jun 16 Jul 01 Jun 27 Jul 12 Jul 09 Jul 24 Jul 30 Aug 14 Aug 11 Aug 26 Sep 08 Sep 23Apr 14 Apr 29 May12 May27 May26 Jun 10 Jun 18 Jul 03 Jun 30 Jul 15 Jul 11 Jul 26 Aug 04 Aug 19 Aug 18 Sep 02 Sep 15 Sep 30Apr 21 May06 Jun 02 Jun 17 Jun 20 Jul 05 Jul 02 Jul 17 Jul 14 Jul 29 Aug 20 Sep 04 Sep 29 Oct 14Apr 28 May13 Jun 04 Jun 19 Jun 23 Jul 08 Jul 04 Jul 19 Jul 21 Aug 05 Aug 25 Sep 09 Oct 06 Oct 21

Jun 09 Jun 24 Jun 25 Jul 10 Jul 07 Jul 22 Jul 28 Aug 12 Sep 01 Sep 16


Oct 20 Nov 04 Nov 03 Nov 18 Nov 24 Dec 09 Dec 10 ★ Dec 25 Dec 15 ★ Dec 30 Dec 27 Jan 11 Jan 05 Jan 20 Jan 19 Feb 03 Feb 16 Mar 03 Mar 16 Mar 31Oct 27 Nov 11 Nov 10 Nov 25 Dec 01 Dec 16 Dec 17 ★ Jan 01 Dec 29 Jan 13 Jan 12 Jan 27 Jan 26 Feb 10 Feb 23 Mar 10

Nov 17 Dec 02 Dec 03 ★ Dec 18 Dec 21 ★ Jan 05 Dec 31 Jan 15 Feb 02 Feb 17 Mar 09 Mar 24Nov 19 Dec 04 Dec 08 ★ Dec 23 Dec 23 Jan 07 2019 Feb 09 Feb 24



Vatican City

Pisa

Dover

Calais

Valley of the Somme

Burgundy Region

London

Auschwitz

Banska Bystrica

Lake Como

VENICE

ROME

PARIS VIENNA

SWISSALPS

BUDAPEST

LJUBLJANA

FLORENCE

KRAKOW

10

16

END

6

8

2

41

7

12

14

SWITZ

ITALY

HUNGARY

SLOVAKIA

POLAND

FRANCE

ENGLAND

AUSTRIA

SLOVENIA

CZECH REPSTART

Places visited

Itinerary day

Optional end city

1

VENICE ITALY

TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE VIA 11 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES ON YOUR TRAIL TO LONDON

TRAIL TO LONDON#

TRA

ILTO

LON

DO

N

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART VIENNA & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON CODE: CCVL

CONTIKI.COM/TRAIL-LONDON

6PM VIENNA 10AM PARIS CDG AIRPORT



DAY 14 - 15 Paris Today a drive past the vineyards of Burgundy will take us to two nights in Paris - Oui merci! Once in the city of lights & love, we’ll marvel at monuments between boutique shopping & countless baguettes. (B, D) (B) F Cabaret show with Champagne

DAY 12 - 13 Swiss Alps The Leaning Tower of Pisa & Lake Como will mark our drive from Italy into the Swiss Alps. Two nights of Swiss chocolate & a breathtaking mountain setting will be ours to lap up until departure. (B, D) (B, D)

DAY 10 - 11 Florence Today we’ll move out of Rome in search of Florence, watching grapevines roll over hills through rural Umbria en route. Once in Florence, a Local Guide will lead us through the secret streets & sacred art surrounding the majestic Duomo cathedral. (B, D) (B)

DAY 8 - 9 Rome With our newfound appetite for all things Italian, we’ll leave Venice & dart through the Apennine Mountains in search of Rome. Here we will spend two nights visiting historic monuments & ticking off the world’s smallest country, the Vatican City. (B, D) (B, D) F Locally guided tour of the Vatican Museums

DAY 7 Venice Driving through the enchanted Julian Alps, we’ll make our way to the fairytale setting of Venice. Here we’ll fall head over heels for the “floating city,” charmed by its artistic palazzi & maze of canals. (B)

DAY 6 Ljubljana In Slovenia’s capital we’ll meander through a vibrant student culture, greeting cultures & exploring the old town. It may be hard to pronounce, but Ljubljana is not hard to love. (B)

DAY 4 - 5 Budapest After visiting Slovakia’s charismatic Banská Bystrica, we’ll arrive in the ‘Paris of the East.’ From a Royal Palace to a gothic church, we’ll bounce across the river split city of hilltop Buda & bustling Pest, being allured by the city for two nights. (B) (B) F Past & Present tour

DAY 2 - 3 Krakow Paying tribute to Poland’s tumultuous past, we’ll take a sombre visit to Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Then we’ll switch things up uncovering the country’s buzzing present day setting, strolling markets & exploring the medieval Old Town. (B, D) (B) F Salt Mines tour

DAY 1 Vienna Today you’ll be welcomed on trip by the schnaps & strudel mecca of Vienna. Soak up the music, architecture & lively café scene before meeting the team & Trip Manager by night. (D)

DIS

COV

ERER


• Private boat

through the canals

of Venice



our essentials.

ESSENTIALS



NIGHTS IN HOSTELS15

15 breakfasts (B),

8 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 23

F Salt Mines Tour,

Krakow

F Past & Present Tour,

Budapest

F Tuscan Evening,

Florence

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

START

START VIENNA & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON CODE: WWVL WINTER 2018/19


* Prices above are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.176. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:00pm in Vienna & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture - our 23-day European Trail. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a group of other travellers who have been travelling on this trip. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the group.




Apr 07 Apr 22 May05 May20 May19 Jun 03 Jun 16 Jul 01 Jun 30 Jul 15 Jul 11 Jul 26 Jul 28 Aug 12 Aug 11 Aug 26 Sep 08 Sep 23Apr 21 May06 May12 May27 May26 Jun 10 Jun 18 Jul 03 Jul 02 Jul 17 Jul 14 Jul 29 Aug 04 Aug 19 Aug 18 Sep 02 Sep 15 Sep 30Apr 28 May13 Jun 02 Jun 17 Jun 23 Jul 08 Jul 04 Jul 19 Jul 16 Jul 31 Aug 06 Aug 21 Aug 25 Sep 09 Sep 22 Oct 07

Jun 09 Jun 24 Jun 25 Jul 10 Jul 07 Jul 22 Jul 18 Aug 02 Aug 27 Sep 11 Oct 06 Oct 21Jun 11 Jun 26 Jun 27 Jul 12 Jul 09 Jul 24 Jul 21 Aug 05 Sep 01 Sep 16 Oct 13 Oct 28


Oct 27 Nov 11 Nov 03 Nov 18 Nov 26 ★ Dec 11 Dec 15 ★ Dec 30 Dec 28 ★ Jan 12 Jan 05 Jan 20 Jan 19 Feb 03 Feb 16 Mar 03 Mar 16 Mar 31Nov 10 Nov 25 Dec 01 ★ Dec 16 Dec 17 ★ Jan 01 Dec 30 Jan 14 Jan 07 Jan 22 Jan 26 Feb 10 Feb 23 Mar 10 Mar 23 Apr 07Nov 17 Dec 02 Dec 08 ★ Dec 23 Dec 22 ★ Jan 06 2019 Jan 12 Jan 27 Feb 02 Feb 17 Mar 02 Mar 17Nov 24 ★ Dec 09 Dec 10 ★ Dec 25 Dec 24 ★ Jan 08 Jan 03 Jan 18 Feb 09 Feb 24


Places visited

Itinerary day

Optional start city

Optional end city


1

PyreneesMountains

LondonDover

Verona

Calais

Edam

Loire Valley

Valley of the Somme

PisaMonaco

St-Jean-de-Luz

Zaragoza

Dresden

Pompeii

Vatican City

Isle of Capri

VENICE

ROMENICE

FLORENCE

PARIS

BERLIN

BORDEAUX

AMSTERDAM

SALZBURG

BARCELONA

25

1

3

4

6

8

SAN SEBASTIAN

CINQUE TERRE

SORRENTO

PRAGUE

14

12

1011

16

18

19

2123

SPAIN

ITALY

GERMANY

FRANCE

AUSTRIA

CZECH REP

ENGLANDNETHERLANDS

BELGIUM

END

START

CINQUE TERRE ITALY

A HOT LAP AROUND THE SUN-SOAKED MEDITERRANEAN

EUROPEAN QUEST#

EUQ

UEST

DISCO

VER

ER

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON CODE: CCEQ

CONTIKI.COM/EUROPEAN-QUEST

7:30AM LONDON

OR 5PM PARIS



DAY 25 Amsterdam Take your complimentary transfer to Schiphol Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or to central London, it will be sad goodbyes when our trip comes to an end. (B)

DAY 23 - 24 Amsterdam Beyond the city skirts we’ll cycle past windmills & Dutch countryside. (B, D) (B) F Canal cruise

DAY 21 - 22 Berlin Go deep into the city’s creative culture, hopping from bars to galleries & historic sites. (B,D) (B ) F Walking tour of Berlin

DAY 19 - 20 Prague Two nights of castles, cathedrals & quirky personality. (B, D) (B) F Nuclear bunker tour

DAY 18 Salzburg Home to Mozart & The Sound of Music, there is no shortage of culture to explore. (B)

DAY 16 - 17 Venice From Verona to Venice, our Italian love affair is getting even deeper. (B, D) (B) F Gondola ride along the canals

DAY 14 - 15 Rome We’ll head to Rome via Pompeii. Here we will visit monuments in a whirl of Vespas, pasta & culture. (B, D) (B) F Guided tour of the city of Pompeii F Guided tour of Vatican F Cooking class & dinner

DAY 12 - 13 Sorrento With two nights here, laze under a striped umbrella or roam the Isle of Capri. (B) (B, D)

DAY 11 Florence Visit the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, then drink up the city’s secret streets & sacred art. (B)

DAY 10 Cinque Terre Soaking up the sunshine & iconic setting of Monterosso, we’ll sip wine & take dip in the crystal Ligurian Sea. (B)

DAY 8 - 9 Nice Rub shoulders with the rich & famous, then roll dice in Monte Carlo. (B, D) (B) F Monaco dinner

DAY 6 - 7 Barcelona From the Gothic Quarter to La Rambla, we won’t leave a pocket of this city uncovered. (B) (B, D) F Flamenco show with dinner

DAY 4 - 5 San Sebastian For two nights we’ll drift between sea dips & pintxos bars. (B, D) (B)

DAY 3 Bordeaux We’ll sip wine & admire vines. (B)

DAY 2 Paris Today will be free for baguettes & boutique shopping. (B) F Parisian dinner

DAY 1 London to Paris Join the team this morning in London or later in Paris. (D)


• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour

• Train along the Cinque Terre

• Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide



our essentials.

ESSENTIALS



NIGHTS IN HOSTELS24

24 breakfasts (B),

10 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 34

F Cabaret Show, Paris

F Cruise around the

Isle of Capri, Sorrento

(summer only)

F Eagle’s Nest, Salzburg

(summer only)

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

START

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON CODE: WWEQ WINTER 2018/19


* Prices above are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.176. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:30am in London (6:45am in winter) or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or 6:30pm in London. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way.




Mar 30 Apr 23 May04 May28 May18 Jun 11 Jun 06 Jun 30 Jun 15 Jul 09 Jun 29 Jul 23 Jul 13 Aug 06 Jul 27 Aug 20 Aug 15 Sep 08 Sep 07 Oct 01Apr 13 May07 May11 Jun 04 May23 Jun 16 Jun 08 Jul 02 Jun 20 Jul 14 Jul 04 Jul 28 Jul 18 Aug 11 Aug 03 Aug 27 Aug 17 Sep 10 Sep 14 Oct 08Apr 27 May21 May25 Jun 18 Jun 13 Jul 07 Jun 22 Jul 16 Jul 06 Jul 30 Jul 20 Aug 13 Aug 08 Sep 01 Aug 24 Sep 17 Sep 28 Oct 22

Jun 01 Jun 25 Jun 27 Jul 21 Jul 11 Aug 04 Jul 25 Aug 18 Aug 10 Sep 03 Aug 31 Sep 24 Oct 05 Oct 29


Oct 19 Nov 12 Nov 02 Nov 26 Nov 23 Dec 17 Dec 14 ★ Jan 07 Dec 21 ★ Jan 14 2019 Jan 18 Feb 11 Jan 25 Feb 18 Mar 01 Mar 25 Mar 15 Apr 08Oct 26 Nov 19 Nov 09 Dec 03 Nov 30 ★ Dec 24 Dec 24 Jan 17 Jan 04 Jan 28 Feb 08 Mar 04 Mar 08 Apr 01

Nov 16 Dec 10 Dec 07 ★ Dec 31 Dec 29 Jan 22 Jan 11 Feb 04 Feb 22 Mar 18


Loire Valley

London

DoverCalais

St-Jean-de-Luz

Valley of the Somme

Zaragoza

PARIS

BORDEAUX

BARCELONA

3

4

6

SAN SEBASTIAN

1

8

START

END

SPAIN

FRANCE

ENGLAND

Places visited

Itinerary day

Optional start city

1

BARCELONA SPAIN

SHORT BUT SWEET, HOT STEP IT ACROSS THE CHICEST EUROPEAN HOT SPOTS

WESTERN QUEST#

WES

TERN

QU

EST

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH BARCELONA CODE: CCWQM

CONTIKI.COM/WESTERN-QUEST

9AM BARCELONA END

DAY 8 Barcelona Time to give your travel pals a kiss on each cheek; you’ll feel very at home in Europe by the end of this trip. (B)

DAY 6 - 7 Barcelona Stopping in the ancient Roman town of Zaragoza, we’ll weave our way to two nights in beachside Barcelona. From the Gothic Quarter to the La Rambla district, we won’t leave a pocket of this city uncovered. (B) (B, D) F Flamenco show with dinner

DAY 4 - 5 San Sebastian For two nights we’ll drift between sea dips & pintxos bar in the picturesque coastal town of San Sebastian. The Basque city’s energetic town centre will call for endless espressos & hours of exploring. (B, D) (B)

DAY 3 Bordeaux Producing tonnes of grape juice per year, a visit to Bordeaux is essential. We’ll sip wine & admire vines in this elegant & picturesque French city. (B)

DAY 2 Paris Today will be free for baguettes, boutique shopping & all things quintessentially French. Explore hidden coffee shops or grab a bike & find a picnic spot by the Eiffel; the day will be yours. (B) F Parisian Dinner

7:30AM LONDON

OR 5PM PARIS

DAY 1 London to Paris Join the Contiki Team this morning in London, ready to see the chalky White Cliffs of Dover en route to Paris. Here in the city of lights & love, we’ll begin our exploring & monument marvelling - hello Eiffel Tower! (D)

DIS

COV

ERER



Night’ tour

• Explore Barcelona’s

backstreets &

Gothic Quarter



our essentials.

ESSENTIALS



NIGHTS IN HOSTELS7

7 breakfasts (B),

3 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 10

F Parisian Dinner, Paris



Dinner, Barcelona

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

START

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH BARCELONA CODE: WWWQ WINTER 2018/19




* Prices above are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.176. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Please note Trip starts 7:30am (6:45am in Winter) in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 9:00am in Barcelona. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a wider adventure. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the European Quest. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.63.


Mar 30 Apr 06 May04 May11 May18 May25 Jun 06 Jun 13 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jul 06 Jul 13 Jul 20 Jul 27 Aug 03 Aug 15 Aug 22 Sep 07 Sep 14Apr 13 Apr 20 May11 May18 May23 May30 Jun 08 Jun 15 Jun 20 Jun 27 Jul 04 Jul 11 Jul 18 Jul 25 Aug 03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Sep 14 Sep 21Apr 27 May04 May25 Jun 01 Jun 13 Jun 20 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jul 06 Jul 13 Jul 20 Jul 27 Aug 08 Aug 15 Aug 24 Aug 31 Sep 28 Oct 05

Jun 01 Jun 08 Jun 27 Jul 04 Jul 11 Jul 18 Jul 25 Aug 01 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 31 Sep 07 Oct 05 Oct 12


Oct 19 Oct 26 Nov 02 Nov 09 Nov 23 Nov 30 Dec 14 ★ Dec 21 Dec 21 ★ Dec 28 2019 Jan 18 Jan 25 Jan 25 Feb 01 Mar 01 Mar 08 Mar 15 Mar 22Oct 26 Nov 02 Nov 09 Nov 16 Nov 30 Dec 07 Dec 24 ★ Dec 31 Jan 04 Jan 11 Feb 08 Feb 15 Mar 08 Mar 15

Nov 16 Nov 23 Dec 07 ★ Dec 14 Dec 29 Jan 05 Jan 11 Jan 18 Feb 22 Mar 01


PyreneesMountains

Vatican City

Pompeii

Monaco

NICE

FLORENCE

CINQUE TERRE

SORRENTO

ROME

Barcelona

Pisa

Capri

3

4

5

7 9

1

START

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SEA

SPAIN

ITALYFRANCE

END

Places visited

Itinerary day1

MEDITERRANEAN QUEST#

MED

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HOW MUCH & WHENSTART BARCELONA & FINISH ROME CODE: CCMQM

7:15AM BARCELONA

9AM ROME END

DAY 1 Barcelona to Nice Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning. Travel through the charmingly rustic reigon of Provence to the glamorous French Riviera. (D)

DAY 2 - 8 Nice to Rome See days 9-15 of European Quest (p.63) itinerary, sightseeing and Free Time Add-Ons.

DAY 9 Rome Your trip ends after breakfast, so it’s time to swap email addresses s & say “arrivederci” to your new friends. (B)



foot with our Local

Guide

• Day trip to the Isle

of Capri


sightseeing tour



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

8 nights quad-share


NIGHTS IN HOSTEL8

8 breakfasts (B),

3 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 11

CONTIKI.COM/MEDITERRANEAN-QUEST

F Monaco Dinner,

Monaco

F Cruise around the Isle

of Capri (Summer only),

Sorrento

F Guided tour of the

Vatican, Rome

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

START

START BARCELONA & FINISH ROME CODE: WWMQ WINTER 2018/19


* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.176. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:15am in Barcelona & ends approx. 9:00am in Rome. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture - our 25-day European Quest, 16-day Quest to Rome & 18-day Quest to London trips. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a group of other travellers who have been travelling on these trips. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the group. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.




Apr 06 Apr 14 May04 May12 May18 May26 Jun 15 Jun 23 Jul 06 Jul 14 Jul 27 Aug 04 Aug 15 Aug 23 Sep 07 Sep 15Apr 20 Apr 28 May11 May19 May25 Jun 02 Jun 20 Jun 28 Jul 11 Jul 19 Aug 01 Aug 09 Aug 17 Aug 25 Sep 14 Sep 22

May30 Jun 07 Jun 22 Jun 30 Jul 13 Jul 21 Aug 03 Aug 11 Aug 22 Aug 30 Sep 21 Sep 29Jun 01 Jun 09 Jun 27 Jul 05 Jul 18 Jul 26 Aug 10 Aug 18 Aug 24 Sep 01 Oct 05 Oct 13Jun 08 Jun 16 Jun 29 Jul 07 Jul 20 Jul 28 Aug 31 Sep 08 Oct 12 Oct 20Jun 13 Jun 21 Jul 04 Jul 12 Jul 25 Aug 02


Oct 26 Nov 03 Nov 02 Nov 10 Nov 23 Dec 01 Dec 14 ★ Dec 22 Dec 21 ★ Dec 29 2019 Jan 18 Jan 26 Jan 25 Feb 02Nov 09 Nov 17 Nov 30 Dec 08 Dec 28 Jan 05 Jan 05 Jan 13 Feb 01 Feb 09Nov 16 Nov 24 Dec 07 ★ Dec 15 Dec 31 Jan 08 Jan 11 Jan 19 Feb 15 Feb 23

US$1345 US$1369Start End Start End

Mar 01 Mar 09 Mar 15 Mar 23Mar 08 Mar 16 Mar 22 Mar 30

LondonDover

Calais

Dresden

Rome

Verona VENICE

Edam BERLIN

AMSTERDAM

SALZBURG

PRAGUE

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4

6

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ITALY

GERMANY

FRANCE

AUSTRIA

CZECH REP

ENGLANDNETHERLANDS

BELGIUM

Places visited

Itinerary day

Optional end city

1

EASTERN QUEST

#EA

STERN

QU

EST

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART ROME & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON CODE: CCQEM

7:15AM ROME 10AM AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL

AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON ENDWHAT YOU NEEDTO KNOW

• Private motorboat

ride to the historic

islands of Venice

• Explore windmills,

canals & dijks by

bike through cheese

making Edam

(summer only)



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

9 breakfasts (B),

4 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 13



NIGHTS IN HOSTELS 9

CONTIKI.COM/EASTERN-QUEST


F Eagle’s Nest, Salzburg

(summer only)

F Volendam Dinner,

Amsterdam

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

DAY 1 Rome to VeniceMeet up with your Contiki Team this morning. We then travel over the Appenine Mountains, stopping in Romeo & Juliet’s home of Verona en route to Venice. (D)

DAY 2 - 9 Venice to Amsterdam See days 17-24 of European Quest (p.63) itinerary, sightseeing & Free Time Add-Ons.

DAY 10 Amsterdam to LondonThis morning after breakfast we transfer you to Schiphol Airport (estimated arrival 10:00am) where your trip ends. Or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)

SUMMER 2018

START

START ROME & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON CODE: WWQE WINTER 2018/19


* Prices above are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.176. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:15am in Rome & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or 6:30pm in London. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture - our 25-day European Quest & 18-day Quest to London trips. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a horde of other travellers who have been travelling on these trips. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the group. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.




Apr 14 Apr 23 May12 May21 May19 May28 Jun 16 Jun 25 Jul 07 Jul 16 Jul 28 Aug 06 Aug 11 Aug 20 Sep 08 Sep 17Apr 28 May07 May26 Jun 04 Jun 21 Jun 30 Jul 12 Jul 21 Aug 02 Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 27 Sep 15 Sep 24

Jun 02 Jun 11 Jun 23 Jul 02 Jul 14 Jul 23 Aug 04 Aug 13 Aug 23 Sep 01 Sep 22 Oct 01Jun 07 Jun 16 Jun 28 Jul 07 Jul 19 Jul 28 Aug 09 Aug 18 Aug 25 Sep 03 Sep 29 Oct 08Jun 09 Jun 18 Jun 30 Jul 09 Jul 21 Jul 30 Aug 30 Sep 08 Oct 13 Oct 22

Jul 05 Jul 14 Jul 26 Aug 04 Sep 01 Sep 10 Oct 20 Oct 29


Nov 03 Nov 12 Nov 24 Dec 03 Dec 15 ★ Dec 24 2019 Jan 13 Jan 22 Jan 19 Jan 28 Feb 09 Feb 18 Mar 16 Mar 25Nov 10 Nov 19 Dec 01 Dec 10 Dec 22 ★ Dec 31 Jan 05 Jan 14 Jan 26 Feb 04 Feb 23 Mar 04 Mar 23 Apr 01Nov 17 Nov 26 Dec 08 ★ Dec 17 Dec 29 Jan 07 Jan 08 Jan 17 Feb 02 Feb 11 Mar 09 Mar 18 Mar 30 Apr 08


PyreneesMountains

LondonDover

Loire Valley

Valley of the Somme

PisaMonaco

St-Jean-de-Luz

ZaragozaPompeii

Vatican City

Isle of Capri

ROMENICE

FLORENCE

PARIS

BORDEAUX

BARCELONA

1

3

4

6

8

SAN SEBASTIAN

CINQUE TERRE

SORRENTO

14 16

12

1011

SPAIN

ITALY

FRANCE

ENGLAND

START

END

Places visited

Itinerary day

Optional start city

1

ROME ITALY

WINE TASTE & BEACH HOP ACROSS EUROPE’S CHICEST HOT SPOTS

QUEST TO ROME#

QU

ESTT

ORO

ME

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH ROME CODE: CCQRM

CONTIKI.COM/QUEST-ROME

7:30AM LONDON

OR 5PM PARIS 9AM ROME END

DAY 16 Rome Time to give your travel pals a kiss on each cheek; you’ll feel very at home in Europe by the end of this trip. (B)

DAY 14 - 15 Rome Indulging our newfound appetite for all things Italian, we’ll leave Sorrento via ancient Pompeii in search of Rome. Here we will spend two nights visiting historic monuments in a whirl of Vespas, pasta & culture. (B, D) (B) F Guided tour of Pompeii F Guided tour of the Vatican F Cooking class & dinner

DAY 12 - 13 Sorrento Boating, beautiful islands & a backdrop of cliff-edge houses – there’s nowhere in the world quite like Sorrento. With two nights here, there will be no need to hurry, you’ll be free to laze under a striped umbrella or roam around the Isle of Capri. (B) (B, D)

DAY 11 Florence After a visit to the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, we’ll cruise on towards Renaissance Florence. Here we will drink up the secret streets & sacred art around the city’s towering Duomo Cathedral. (B) F Tuscan Evening

DAY 10 Cinque Terre Soaking up the sunshine & iconic Italian setting of Monterosso, we’ll sip local wine & take a dip in the crystal Ligurian Sea. (B)

DAY 8 - 9 Nice Rubbing shoulders with the rich & famous, we’ll shop boutiques & stroll outdoor markets in Nice. When the sun drops & the perfumeries shut up shop, we’ll roll the dice at the Monte Carlo Casino. (B, D) (B) F Monaco dinner

DAY 6 - 7 Barcelona Stopping in the ancient Roman town of Zaragoza, we’ll weave our way to two nights in beachside Barcelona. From the Gothic Quarter to the La Rambla district, we won’t leave a pocket of this city uncovered. (B) (B, D) F Flamenco show with dinner

DAY 4 - 5 San Sebastian For two nights we’ll drift between sea dips & pintxos bar in the picturesque coastal town of San Sebastian. (B, D) (B)

DAY 3 Bordeaux We’ll sip wine & admire vines in this elegant & picturesque French city. (B)

DAY 2 Paris Explore hidden coffee shops or grab a bike & find a picnic spot by the Eiffel Tower; the day will be yours. (B) F Parisian dinner

DAY 1 London to Paris Join the Team this morning in London, or this afternoon in Paris. (D)

DIS

COV

ERER



Night’ tour


backstreets &

Gothic Quarter



our essentials.

ESSENTIALS



NIGHTS IN HOSTELS15

15 breakfasts (B),

6 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 21



Dinner, Barcelona

F Cruise around the

Isle of Capri (Summer

only), Sorrento

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

START

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH ROME CODE: WWQR WINTER 2018/19




* Prices above are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.176. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Please note Trip starts 7:30am (6:45am in Winter) in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 9:00am in Rome. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a wider adventure. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the European Quest. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.63.


Mar 30 Apr 14 May04 May19 May18 Jun 02 Jun 06 Jun 21 Jun 15 Jun 30 Jun 29 Jul 14 Jul 13 Jul 28 Jul 27 Aug 11 Aug 15 Aug 30 Sep 07 Sep 22Apr 13 Apr 28 May11 May26 May23 Jun 07 Jun 08 Jun 23 Jun 20 Jul 05 Jul 04 Jul 19 Jul 18 Aug 02 Aug 03 Aug 18 Aug 17 Sep 01 Sep 14 Sep 29Apr 27 May12 May25 Jun 09 Jun 13 Jun 28 Jun 22 Jul 07 Jul 06 Jul 21 Jul 20 Aug 04 Aug 08 Aug 23 Aug 24 Sep 08 Sep 28 Oct 13

Jun 01 Jun 16 Jun 27 Jul 12 Jul 11 Jul 26 Jul 25 Aug 09 Aug 10 Aug 25 Aug 31 Sep 15 Oct 05 Oct 20


Oct 19 Nov 03 Nov 02 Nov 17 Nov 23 Dec 08 Dec 14 ★ Dec 29 Dec 21 ★ Jan 05 2019 Jan 18 Feb 02 Jan 25 Feb 09 Mar 01 Mar 16 Mar 15 Mar 30Oct 26 Nov 10 Nov 09 Nov 24 Nov 30 Dec 15 Dec 24 ★ Jan 08 Jan 04 Jan 19 Feb 08 Feb 23 Mar 08 Mar 23

Nov 16 Dec 01 Dec 07 Dec 22 Dec 29 Jan 13 Jan 11 Jan 26 Feb 22 Mar 09


London

Dover

Calais

Verona

PisaMonaco

Barcelona Pompeii

Isle of Capri

Vatican City

Dresden

PyreneesMountains

VENICE

ROMENICE

FLORENCE

BERLINAMSTERDAM

SALZBURG

1416

CINQUE TERRE

SORRENTO

PRAGUE

18

1

3

4

7

5

9

11

12

END

STARTSPAIN

ITALY

GERMANY

FRANCE AUSTRIA

CZECH REP

ENGLAND

NETHERLANDS

BELGIUM

Places visited

Itinerary day

Optional end city

1

BERLIN GERMANY

A TASTY BLEND OF MEDITERRANEAN COASTLINES & EASTERN EUROPEAN CULTURE

QUEST TO LONDON#

QU

ESTTOLO

ND

ON

DISCO

VER

ER

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART BARCELONA & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON CODE: CCQLM

CONTIKI.COM/QUEST-LONDON




DAY 16 - 17 Amsterdam Museums, cafēs & boutique clubs will keep us entertained in the eccentric city of Amsterdam. Beyond the city skirts we’ll take a morning cycle to a cheese farm & clog maker’s house, passing windmills & Dutch countryside at its finest. (B, D) (B) F Canal cruise

DAY 14 - 15 Berlin After a hop through Dresden, we’ll arrive in the cool capital of Berlin. Go deep into the city’s creative culture, hopping from bars to galleries & historic sites galore. (B, D) (B) F Historical walking tour

DAY 12 - 13 Prague Out of Austria, we’ll find ourselves in the Czech Republic, within a medieval maze of pretty cobblestone streets. (B, D) (B) F Bunker tour

DAY 11 Salzburg Pastel riverside terraces will mark our arrival into scenic Salzburg. Home to Mozart & The Sound of Music, there is no shortage of culture to explore in this city. (B)

DAY 9 - 10 Venice From Verona to Venice, these two nights will see us smitten by romantic Italy. We’ll fall head over heels for the “floating city.” (B, D) (B) F Gondola ride

DAY 7 - 8 Rome We’ll leave Sorrento via ancient Pompeii. Here we will spend two nights visiting historic monuments in a whirl of Vespas, pasta & culture. (B, D) (B) F Guided tour of Pompeii F Guided tour of the Vatican F Cooking class & dinner

DAY 5 - 6 Sorrento Boating, beautiful islands & a backdrop of cliff-edge houses – there’s nowhere in the world quite like Sorrento. With two nights, you’ll be free to laze under a striped umbrella or roam around the Isle of Capri. (B) (B, D)

DAY 4 Florence After a visit to the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, we’ll cruise on towards Florence. (B)

DAY 3 Cinque Terre The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cinque Terre will keep this day brightly coloured. Soaking up the sunshine & iconic Italian setting of Monterosso, we’ll sip local wine & take a dip in the crystal Ligurian Sea. (B)

DAY 2 Nice We’ll shop boutiques & stroll outdoor markets in Nice. When the sun drops & the perfumeries shut up shop, we’ll roll the dice at the Monte Carlo Casino. (B) F Monaco dinner

7:15AM BARCELONA

DAY 1 Barcelona to Nice Today we’ll meet in the seaside city of Barcelona before hitting the road. It will be heart eyes all round as we pass the Côte d’Azur & the enchanting region of Provence. (D)



foot with our Local

Guide


of Capri


sightseeing tour



our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

17 breakfasts (B),

7 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 24



NIGHTS IN HOSTELS17

F Eagle’s Nest (summer

only), Salzburg


Tour, Berlin

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

START

START BARCELONA & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON CODE: WWQL WINTER 2018/19


* Prices above are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.176. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:15am in Barcelona & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or 6:30pm in London. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture - our 25-day European Quest trip. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a group of other travellers who are already travelling on these trips. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the group. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.




Apr 06 Apr 23 May04 May21 May18 Jun 04 Jun 13 Jun 30 Jun 15 Jul 02 Jul 04 Jul 21 Jul 20 Aug 06 Aug 10 Aug 27 Aug 15 Sep 01 Sep 07 Sep 24Apr 20 May07 May11 May28 May25 Jun 11 Jun 20 Jul 07 Jul 06 Jul 23 Jul 25 Aug 11 Aug 17 Sep 03 Sep 14 Oct 01

May30 Jun 16 Jun 22 Jul 09 Jul 11 Jul 28 Jul 27 Aug 13 Aug 22 Sep 08 Sep 21 Oct 08Jun 01 Jun 18 Jun 27 Jul 14 Jul 13 Jul 30 Aug 01 Aug 18 Aug 24 Sep 10 Oct 05 Oct 22Jun 08 Jun 25 Jun 29 Jul 16 Jul 18 Aug 04 Aug 03 Aug 20 Aug 31 Sep 17 Oct 12 Oct 29


Oct 26 Nov 12 Nov 02 Nov 19 Nov 23 Dec 10 Dec 14 ★ Dec 31 Dec 21 Jan 07 2019 Jan 18 Feb 04 Jan 25 Feb 11 Mar 01 Mar 18 Mar 15 Apr 01Nov 09 Nov 26 Nov 30 ★ Dec 17 Dec 28 Jan 14 Jan 05 Jan 22 Feb 01 Feb 18 Mar 08 Mar 25 Mar 22 Apr 08Nov 16 Dec 03 Dec 07 ★ Dec 24 Dec 31 Jan 17 Jan 11 Jan 28 Feb 15 Mar 04


Apr 06 Apr 23 May04 May21 May18 Jun 04 Jun 13 Jun 30 Jun 15 Jul 02 Jul 04 Jul 21 Jul 20 Aug 06 Aug 10 Aug 27 Aug 15 Sep 01 Sep 07 Sep 24Apr 20 May07 May11 May28 May25 Jun 11 Jun 20 Jul 07 Jul 06 Jul 23 Jul 25 Aug 11 Aug 17 Sep 03 Sep 14 Oct 01

May30 Jun 16 Jun 22 Jul 09 Jul 11 Jul 28 Jul 27 Aug 13 Aug 22 Sep 08 Sep 21 Oct 08Jun 01 Jun 18 Jun 27 Jul 14 Jul 13 Jul 30 Aug 01 Aug 18 Aug 24 Sep 10 Oct 05 Oct 22Jun 08 Jun 25 Jun 29 Jul 16 Jul 18 Aug 04 Aug 03 Aug 20 Aug 31 Sep 17 Oct 12 Oct 29


Oct 26 Nov 12 Nov 02 Nov 19 Nov 23 Dec 10 Dec 14 ★ Dec 31 Dec 21 Jan 07 2019 Jan 18 Feb 04 Jan 25 Feb 11 Mar 01 Mar 18 Mar 15 Apr 01Nov 09 Nov 26 Nov 30 ★ Dec 17 Dec 28 Jan 14 Jan 05 Jan 22 Feb 01 Feb 18 Mar 08 Mar 25 Mar 22 Apr 08Nov 16 Dec 03 Dec 07 ★ Dec 24 Dec 31 Jan 17 Jan 11 Jan 28 Feb 15 Mar 04



PompeiiVatican City

Monaco

Pisa

Dover

Edam

Calais

Valley of the Somme

Château Chambord

Carcassonne

PyreneesMountains

Liechtenstein

Mauthausen

London

Bari

Loire Valley

DolomiteMountains

Lucerne

VENICE

ROMEFRENCHRIVIERA

FLORENCE

CORFU

PARIS

RHINEVALLEY

BORDEAUX

AMSTERDAM

VIENNA

TYROL

MUNICH

BARCELONA

12

16

SWISSALPS

4

6

23

17

9

13

1

3

25

START

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21

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8

SORRENTO11

19

28 26

ADRIATIC SEA

IONIAN SEA

SWITZ

SPAIN

ITALY

GREECE

GERMANY

NETHERLANDS

FRANCE

ENGLAND

BELGIUM

AUSTRIA

Places visited

Itinerary day

Optional start city

Optional end city


1

FLORENCE ITALY

CHECK OUT THE CRÈME DE LA CRÈME OF THE COASTS, CITIES & CULTURE

EUROPEAN PANORAMA#

EUPA

NO

RA

MA

HOW MUCH & WHENCODE: BBHM

CONTIKI.COM/PANORAMA

DIS

COV

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Night’ tour

• Visit Mauthausen

Concentration Camp

Memorial


backstreets & Gothic

Quarter



our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

27

27 breakfasts (B),

13 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 40


Dinner, Barcelona

F Captain’s Cruise, Corfu


FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

25 nights twin or triple-share

hotel accommodation +

2 nights on board ferries

NIGHTS IN HOTELS

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON



DAY 28 Amsterdam Transfer to Schiphol Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or to London, as our trip comes to an end. (B)

DAY 26 - 27 Amsterdam Beyond the city, we’ll take a morning cycle to a cheese farm & clog maker’s house. (B,D)(B)

DAY 25 Rhine Valley Soaking up river scenery & drinking local wine – what more could us cultured travellers ask for? (B,D) F Wine Tasting

DAY 23 - 24 Swiss Alps We’ll pass through Liechtenstein & Lucerne on our way to the Swiss Alps. (B,D)(B,D) F Swiss Mountain

DAY 22 Austrian Tyrol Wild thrills or mega chills will be yours for two nights in this scenic mountain village. (B,D) F Whitewater Rafting

DAY 21 Munich We visit Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial before arriving in the home of Oktoberfest & a visit to a Bavarian beer hall. (B)

DAY 19 - 20 Vienna We’ll soak up schnapps & strudel, & visit the city’s many historical prides. (B,D)(B) F Schnapps Museum

DAY 17 - 18 Venice We’ll have two nights to meander through Venice’s artistic palazzi & be swept up by its undeniable charisma. (B)(B) F Gondola Ride

DAY 16 Italy We’ll hit the waters & cruise the Adriatic by ferry onto Venice. (B)

DAY 13 - 15 Corfu We’ll arrive in the idyllic Greek Islands for three days of glistening seas & breezy beach life. (B,D)(B)(B,D) F Ionian Dinner Experience

DAY 12 Adriatic Ferry We pass Naples & Mt.Vesuvius, with a tour of Pompeii. Then jump onboard our overnight ferry to Greece. (B) F Guided tour of Pompeii

DAY 11 Sorrento Boating, beautiful islands, & a backdrop of cliff-edge houses – there’s nowhere quite like Sorrento. (B) F Visit Amalfi Coast & Positano

DAY 9 - 10 Rome Here we will spend two nights visiting historic monuments & the Vatican City. (B,D)(B)

DAY 8 Florence We visit the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, then cruise to Florence. Here we will drink up the secret streets & sacred art. (B)

DAY 6 - 7 French Riviera We’ll stroll the sunny promenade & roll the dice at the Monte Carlo Casino. (B,D)(B)

DAY 4 - 5 Barcelona From the Gothic Quarter to the La Rambla district, we won’t leave a pocket of this city uncovered. (B,D)(B)

DAY 3 Bordeaux We’ll sip wine & admire vines in this elegant & picturesque French city. (B,D)

DAY 2 Paris Today will be free for baguettes, shopping & all things French. (B) F Cabaret Dinner & Show

DAY 1 London to Paris Join the Contiki Team this morning in London or later in Paris. Hello Eiffel Tower! (D)

7:30AM LONDON

OR 5PM PARIS START


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of US$1395 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● These trips will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.


Apr 30 May27 May07 Jun 03 May21 Jun 17 Jun 11 Jul 08 Jun 18 Jul 15 Jul 09 Aug 05 Aug 06 Sep 02 Aug 20 Sep 16 Sep 10 ● Oct 07Jun 04 Jul 01 Jun 25 Jul 22 Jul 23 Aug 19 Sep 03 ● Sep 30

Want to spend your time nibbling your way down the Mediterranean

coastline, or exploring Italy via chic, boutique hotels?

Back by popular demand, our 2 refreshed Limited Edition trips, Munch &

Boutique Local, will run for a second year running. But how do these differ

from a regular Contiki? Well, they’re built around experiences designed to

help you realise and unleash your biggest passions.

EAT YOUR WAY AROUND THE MEDITERRANEAN

Consider yourself a foodie whose travel plans consist of following your

nose to discover the most local, authentic and exquisite food? Our Munch

trip is for you. Journeying the divine Mediterranean coastline, you’ll spend

your days alternatively exploring and tasting the region famed globally for

its foodie offerings. And it doesn’t stop at the tasting; we’ll also have you

cooking up a storm, courtesy of our food orientated experiences, not to

mention learning what makes the food of the region so flippin’ magical,

from our equally food obsessed (and culinary trained) Trip Managers.

EXPLORE ITALY IN STYLE

Do your passions lie more in discovering every quirk and nuance of a

country, with a little side helping of cool living? If so, Boutique Local is

probably for you. Deep diving into all of Italy’s glorious offerings by day,

this trip adds the je ne sais quoi by staying exclusively in independent

hotels. We’re talking Instagram worthy decor, crisp white sheets and

breakfast spreads of dreams. I mean, if you’re gonna do Italy, you may as

well do it in comfort, right?

LOOKING FOR A TRAVEL EXPERIENCE THAT SPEAKS TO YOUR GREATEST PASSIONS?


Read on for more


Vatican City

Monaco

Pyrenees Mountains

Zaragoza

SanGimignano

Aix-en-Provence

Cinque Terre

ROME

FRENCHRIVIERA

FLORENCE

PISA/ITALIAN RIVERIA

MADRID

AVIGNON

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4:00PM ROMESTART

DAY 5 ITALIAN RIVIERA Today we’ll visit the leaning Tower of Pisa (cue many #fail photos) then head on to the Italian Riviera. The 18 kilometres of romantic crumbling cliffs and fishing ports of the Cinque Terre offer us local delicacies like pasta with pesto and wine soaked mussels – yes please. (B)

DAY 6 & 7 FRENCH RIVIERA Arriving by the sapphire waters and endless glamour of the French Riviera, we’ll begin sampling the unique flavours of this region. We’ll be treated to an included team dinner, take a food tour of Nice Old Town, & shop for lavender and local honey at the local markets. (B) (B, D) F French Riviera Dinner

DAY 9 & 10 BARCELONAOut of France, we’ll find ourselves in beachside Barcelona, where a VizEat tapas cooking class with trained local chef awaits us. We’ll be introduced to the very best tapas bars and guided through the delicacies of a local Spanish market. A few sangrias will seal off our Barca adventure. (B, D) (B) F Flamenco Show & Dinner

DAY 3 & 4 FLORENCE Before arriving in the heart of Tuscany, we’ll take a detour to get amongst the grape vines and olive groves to sample the local wine. We’ll then continue on to Florence, where you’ll likely be getting well acquainted with the world’s oldest gelateria.

DAY 8 AVIGNON After a whirl around Aix-en-Provence’s tree-arched streets, we’ll pull up in the old Papal town of Avignon. You might want to settle in to a typical French charcuterie and eat your way through the local delicacies. (B)

DAY 1 & 2 ROME Kicking off in the delectable land of pasta, we’ll check into our hotel before our first team catch up. From the Colosseum to the Sistine Chapel, Rome’s sights will be trumped only by the optional cooking class & traditional pizza party. (B, D) (B) F Italian Cooking Class

DAY 11 & 12 MADRIDDriving out of Barcelona we pass Zaragoza, where pretty bridges & Baroque buildings are only overshadowed by the delicious local Spanish fare. Landing in Madrid, we’ll share dinner with some locals, and tuck into paella and tangy gazpacho and learn the history of the city’s famous sites. (D)(B) F Farewell Dinner

AFTER BREAKFASTEND

DAY 13 END MADRIDWith tummies round and satisfied, our trip will come to an end. We’ll wrap up after a final scrumptious breakfast, making plans to unite for another food extravaganza. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 13 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

A DELICIOUS TRIP TO MUNCH YOUR WAY AROUND THE MEDITERRANEAN



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

12 nights twin or

triple-share hotel

accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS12

10 breakfasts (B),

4 dinners (D), including a

VizEat dining experience

INCLUDED MEALS 14

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START


SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBMM START MADRID

FROM US$231 PER DAY

SEE P.46 FOR FINER DETAILS

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Madrid Rome

SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBMR START ROME

FROM US$231 PER DAY


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Pompeii

Vatican City

Pisa

Isle of Capri

Cinque Terre

Apennine Mountains

Lake Garda

Verona

Chianti Region

Mt. Vesuvius

VENICE

ITALIAN RIVIERA

MILAN

ROME

FLORENCE

SORRENTO

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DAY 1 START ROME We’ll arrive in Rome and settle in to our boutique digs, feeling like we’ve walked straight into a home inspiration Pinterest board. Wasting no time getting acquainted with the city, we’ll have a 4pm pow wow before taking to the sights. (D)

DAY 2 SORRENTO This morning we’ll poke our heads around the Vatican City, feeling intensely impressed by the Pope’s choice in decor. We’ll then take a scenic drive to the cliffs of Sorrento, where we’ll learn to make pizza the local way. (B,D)

DAY 3 CAPRI Famous world over for its shimmering beauty and endless glamour, the Isle of Capri will become our reality. Making the most of our time on this precious gem of an island, you can cover it by foot and cool off with dips in the ocean before returning to the lovely town of Sorrento, where we’ll rest our weary well-travelled heads. (B) F Private Capri Cruise (summer only) F Bay of Naples Feast F Locally guided walking tour inc. Ana Capri (winter only)

DAY 4 & 5 FLORENCE After casting our last wistful stares upon the Gulf of Naples, we’ll head to where the Tuscan sun dances on groves of succulent olives. In Florence, we’ll take you to all the iconic musts, and leave you free to make myriad, uncover your very own Florence of your own local discoveries. (B, D) (B) F Pompeii Guided Walking Tour F Space Electronic Disco F Group Photo in Florence F Tuscan Evening

DAY 6 & 7 VENICE Keeping on the theme of romantic Italian cities, we’ll hop from Florence to the Romeo & Juliet setting of fair Verona. We’ll then arrive amidst the famous canals of Venice, where we’ll dabble in Passeggiata, the Italian art of evening walking and delight in drifting gondolas. (B)(B) F Evening Passeggiata of Venice F Burano Island Cruise & Dinner F Gondola Ride

DAY 8 MILAN VIA LAKE GARDA Once sufficiently charmed by all things Venice, we’ll move on to Roman ruins & a fable like castle by Lake Garda. Once in the cool and cultured mecca of Milan, we’ll shop the arcade of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and enjoy the unsurpassed Italian elegance of this city. (B) F Lake Cruise

DAY 9 ITALIAN RIVIERA Trading our sleek city get up for some suave boating attire, we’ll move from Milan to the Italian Riviera. Here in the stunning Cinque Terre region, we’ll enjoy wine soaked mussels and watch a dreamy sunset by the water. (B)

DAY 10 & 11 ROME Shortly after leaving the Italian Riviera, we’ll find ourselves sitting by the Leaning Tower of Pisa. We’ll then pass through Tuscan wine country once more before heading back to Rome for another look at Italy’s warmhearted capital. (B)(B) F Dinner ‘La Dolce Vita’

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DAY 9 Madrid Trip ends after breakfast & say farewell to your new friends. (B)

DAY 7 - 8 Madrid From rooftop bars to 1920’s architecture, Madrid holds an unassuming charm & multi-layered persona that’s hard to resist. We’ll bunker down here for the rest of our trip, getting acquainted with every nook & cranny. You’ll be guided by our city tour, & can choose to venture beyond the city skirts to the medieval walled city of Toledo. We’ll then top things off with an optional farewell Española dinner. Hostel (B, D) (B)

DAY 6 Valencia After our Mediterranean Sea sail & a short bout by land, we’ll find ourselves in Valencia, where crumbling coloured buildings meet spaceship looking architecture, & parks & fountains fill the streets. Step one of our cultural immersion will be to sign up for a cook off & dinner – Valencia is the birthplace of Spain’s much adored paella dish. Hotel (B) F Cooking class & dinner

DAY 3 - 5 Ibiza Switching from ancient streets to strobe lights, we’ll ferry to the world’s party capital of Ibiza. Life will be dialled up to 100% from the moment we pull up. Day parties, DJs, beach clubs, warehouse bars – this island has earned its reputation as a mecca of good times. Those not fussed on 6am dance floor sessions will find no shortage of enjoyment thanks to the beaches, markets & water sports that abound the island. Hotel (B) (B) (B)

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DAY 1 - 2 Barcelona We’ll join up & kick off in the sultry Spanish city of Barcelona. Exploring the Gothic Quarter, La Rambla & beyond, we won’t leave a pocket of this sizzling city uncovered. Churros & sangria enjoyed at rooftop bars & cosy cafés – we’ll take it all, with a side portion of paella. Hostel (D) (B) F Bike ride F Flamenco show & tapas

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F Flamenco Show &

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9 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | FROM US$1625 * | FROM US$181 *PP/PD

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share. For more information see p.176. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 4:00pm in Barcelona & ends approx. 9:00am in Madrid. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.


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DAY 10 Paris Whether you take your complimentary transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or central London, it will be sad goodbyes all round this morning as our trip comes to an end. (B)

DAY 8 - 9 Paris Today a drive past the vineyards of Burgundy will take us to two nights in Paris - Oui merci! Here in the city of lights & love, we’ll marvel at monuments amidst a frenzy of boutique bars & countless baguettes. Hotel (B, D) (B) F Parisian Dinner

DAY 6 - 7 Swiss Alps Lake Como & lakeside Lucerne will mark our drive from Italy into the Swiss Alps. Then it’s two nights of Swiss chocolate, a breathtaking mountain setting, & the chance to ride the cog railway up Jungfrau Mountain – don’t mind if we do! (B, D) (B, D)

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DAY 5 Venice Taking the gorgeous Brenner Pass past orchards & castles, we’ll roll into Italy with our map set to Venice. Here we will fall head over heels for the “floating city,” with its artistic palazzi, markets & maze of canals. Contiki Village (B) F Gondola Ride

DAY 4 Austrian Tyrol Today we’ll head out of Munich & on to Austria, arriving in the bucket list ticking adventure sports mecca of Tyrol. Explore the nooks of this scenic little mountain village & get to know its wild side with a thrill-seeking experience. (B, D)

� Contiki Special Stopover F Whitewater Rafting

DAY 3 Munich Saying goodbye to the Rhine, we’ll kick off to the German city of Munich. Here in the home of Oktoberfest, we’ll be wowed by 800 years of history & a traditional Bavarian beer hall. Hostel (B)

DAY 2 Rhine Valley After a morning roaming the eclectic streets of Amsterdam, we’ll leap into the wine villages & old world charm of the Rhine Valley. Jaw-dropping river scenery & a lesson in crafting beer steins will fill up our first day in Germany. Hotel (B, D)

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DAY 1 London to Amsterdam Hook up with the Contiki Team this morning in London or this afternoon in Amsterdam. Londonites will whiz past the White Cliffs of Dover & chocolate famed Belgium. By night, the team will unite & whirl through Amsterdam’s pretty setting. Hotel (D) F Canal Cruise



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* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share. For more information see p.176. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:45am in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● This trip will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.



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Contiki is an amazing way for young individuals to travel. I had the most amazing trip, I met wonderful new people, saw incredible sights all over Europe & generally had the time of my life.

Savannah Klerck @JAKENICC @MADDYDAVIES @TEAGS_RACHELE

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Monaco

Pisa

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London

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NIGHTS IN SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS

Special Stopovers: 1 night French Château, 4 nights Contiki Villages, 7 nights hotel, & 1 night hostel accommodation

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’

sightseeing tour with

champagne & escargot

• Sample local wine at

Contiki’s Château

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Cabaret Show, Paris

F Guided tour of the Vatican, Rome

F Gondola ride, Venice


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DAY 14 Amsterdam Whether you take your complimentary transfer to Schiphol Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or to central London, it will be sad goodbyes all round this morning as our trip comes to an end. (B)

DAY 12 - 13 Amsterdam Museums, cafés & boutique clubs will keep us entertained in the eclectic city of Amsterdam. Beyond the city skirts we’ll take a morning cycle to a cheese farm & clog maker’s house, passing windmills & Dutch countryside at its finest. Hotel (B, D) (B) F Amsterdam Farewell Dinner

DAY 11 Rhine Valley After a morning visit to Dachau Concentration Camp, we’ll leap into the wine villages & old world charm of the Rhine Valley. Jaw-dropping river scenery & a lesson in crafting beer steins will fill up our second day in Germany. Hotel (B, D) F Wine Tasting

DAY 10 Munich Saying goodbye to Italy, we’ll kick on to the German city of Munich. Here in the home of Oktoberfest, we will be wowed by 800-years of history & a traditional Bavarian beer hall. Hostel (B)

DAY 9 Rome to Venice Taking the gorgeous Brenner Pass past orchards & castles, we’ll roll on with our map set to Venice. Here we will fall head over heels for the “floating city,” with its artistic palazzi, markets & maze of canals. Contiki Village (B) F Secrets of Venice Walking Tour

DAY 7 - 8 Rome With a newfound appetite for all things Italian, we’ll leave Florence & dart through the grapevines of Umbria in search of Rome. Here we will spend two nights visiting historic monuments & ticking off the world’s smallest country, the Vatican City. Contiki Village (B) (B, D) DAY 6 Florence

After stopping at the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, we’ll glide through Tuscany towards Renaissance Florence. Here we will drink up the secret streets & sacred art around the city’s towering Duomo Cathedral. Contiki Village (B)

DAY 4 - 5 The Riviera Not a minute will be wasted in the rich & famous hang out of The Riviera. When we’re not in the ocean or market hopping, we’ll be visiting a perfumery & rolling dice at the Monte Carlo casino. Hotel (B) (B)

DAY 3 Beaujolais Wine Region Out of Paris, we’ll head on through Burgundy & the Beaujolais vineyards, making tracks for a 16th century Château nestled deep within wine country. The Château will be ours to call home & let loose in for the night. After all, it is owned by Contiki. (B, D)


DAY 2 Paris Today will be free for baguettes, boutique bar hopping & all things quintessentially French. Find a picnic spot by the Eiffel during the day & tap into the city’s lively club scene by night; the time is yours. Hotel (B) F Parisian Dinner

6:45AM LONDON

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DAY 1 London to Paris Hook up with the Contiki Team this morning in London or this afternoon in Paris. Here in the city of lights & love, we’ll begin our European gallivant, taking in pretty Parisian monuments like the Eiffel Tower – c’est magnifique! Hotel (D)

SUMMER 2018


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* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share. For more information see p.176. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:45am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● This trip will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.



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Along with a very informative and knowledgeable Trip Manager we covered 10 countries in 18 days, visited 10 world heritage sights and became a small family. I wouldn’t have done it any other way, this trip showed us everything.

Teagan Ball @_EMMYBEE @DHANANJAYSINGHPEELWA @JIMMY_JWB


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Special Stopovers: 1 night Austrian Gasthof,

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NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS• Explore windmills, canals &

dijks by bike through

cheese-making Edam

• Private motorboat to the

historic islands of Venice

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Paragliding, Tyrol

F Jungfrau Mountain, Swiss Alps



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DAY 18 Paris Whether you take your complimentary transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or central London, it will be sad goodbyes all round this morning as our trip comes to an end. (B)

DAY 16 - 17 Paris Today a drive past the vineyards of Burgundy will take us to two nights in Paris - Oui merci! Here in the city of lights & love we’ll marvel at monuments amidst a frenzy of boutique bars & countless baguettes. Hotel (B, D) (B) F Parisian Dinner

DAY 14 - 15 Swiss Alps Lake Como & lakeside Lucerne will mark our drive from Italy into the Swiss Alps. Then it’s two nights of Swiss chocolate, a breathtaking mountain setting, & the chance to ride the cog railway up Jungfrau Mountain – don’t mind if we do! (B, D) (B, D)


DAY 13 Florence Passing through the grapevines of rural Umbria, we’ll make our way to Renaissance Florence. Here we will drink up the secret streets & sacred art around the city’s towering Duomo Cathedral. Contiki Village (B)

DAY 11 - 12 Rome With a newfound appetite for all things Italian, we’ll leave Venice & crisscross the Apennine Mountains in search of Rome. Here we will spend two nights visiting historic monuments & ticking off the world’s smallest country, the Vatican City. Contiki Village (B) (B, D) F Rome of the Emperors & Gladiators inc. Colosseum

DAY 9 - 10 Venice After a final nod to Tyrol’s crazy ways with the option of a whitewater rafting adventure, we’ll roll into Italy with our map set to Venice. Here we will fall head over heels for the “floating city,” with its artistic palazzi, markets & maze of canals. Contiki Village (B, D) (B) F Gondola Ride

DAY 8 Austrian Tyrol Today we’ll head on to Austria, arriving in the bucket list ticking adventure sports mecca of Tyrol. Explore the nooks of this scenic little mountain village & get to know its wild side with a thrill-seeking experience. (B, D)


DAY 7 Munich Today we’ll head back to Germany – there’s no way we’d miss the city of Munich. On arrival in the home of Oktoberfest, we will be wowed by 800 years of history & a traditional Bavarian beer hall. Hostel (B)

DAY 5 - 6 Prague After a stop in Dresden, we’ll find ourselves in the Czech Republic, within a medieval maze of pretty cobblestone streets. Bohemian Prague will dazzle us for two nights non-stop with castles, cathedrals & a quirky persona. Hostel (B) (B)

DAY 3 - 4 Berlin After a charge down the autobahn, we’ll arrive in the capital of cool, Berlin. Two nights here will give us enough time to go deep on the city’s creative culture, hopping from bars to galleries & historic sites galore. Hostel (B, D) (B) F Historical Walking Tour

DAY 2 Amsterdam Museums, cafés & boutique clubs will keep us entertained in the eclectic city of Amsterdam. Beyond the city skirts, we’ll take a morning cycle to a cheese farm & clog maker’s house, passing windmills & Dutch countryside at its finest. Hotel (B) F Canal Cruise

DAY 1 London to Amsterdam Hook up with the Contiki Team this morning in London or this afternoon in Amsterdam. Londonites will whiz past the White Cliffs of Dover & chocolate famed Belgium. By night, the team will unite & whirl through Amsterdam’s pretty setting. Hotel (D)

SUMMER 2018

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* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share. For more information see p.176. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:45am in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● This trip will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.



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PARIS FRANCE

A great tour with an amazing Trip Manager, Fabrizio Romeo as well as a brilliant coach driver, Fransisco Antonio Faraia. The trip was well organised with excellent accommodation & a great variety of unforgettable experiences which covered several countries.

Adam Barbarich @DANIELLEMARIE_ @LUKEMARTIN31 @RINA_TEIX

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Monaco

Pisa

Dover

Edam

Calais

Valley of the Somme

Beaujolais Region

Burgundy Region

Liechtenstein

Fontainebleau

St Goar

Heidelberg

London

Lucerne

Brenner Pass

Dachau

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ROME

THERIVIERA

FLORENCE

PARIS

RHINEVALLEY

AMSTERDAM

TYROL

MUNICH

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NIGHTS IN SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS Special Stopovers: 2 nights French Château, 2 nights

Austrian Gasthof, 2 nights Swiss Chalet. 6 nights in Contiki

Villages, 1 night hostel & 6 nights hotel accommodation


sightseeing tour with champagne & escargot

• French countryside picnic

• Sample local wine at Contiki’s Château

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Gondola Ride, Venice


Colosseum, Rome

F Rafting, Tyrol


Driver team plus exclusive On-site Team at Special Stopovers and

Cabin villages. Air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.


1 picnic lunch (PL),

12 dinners (D)

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DAY 18 - 19 Amsterdam Museums, cafés & boutique clubs will keep us entertained in the eclectic city of Amsterdam. Beyond the city skirts we’ll take a morning cycle to a cheese farm & clog maker’s house, passing windmills & Dutch countryside at its finest. Hotel (B, D) (B) F Canal Cruise

DAY 17 Rhine Valley Leaping through Heidelberg, we’ll arrive in the wine villages & old world charm of the Rhine Valley. Jaw-dropping river scenery & a lesson in crafting beer steins will fill up our second stint in Germany. Hotel (B, D) F Wine Tasting

DAY 15 - 16 Swiss Alps Lakeside Lucerne & the teeny country of Liechtenstein will mark our drive from Germany into the Swiss Alps. Then it’s two nights of Swiss chocolate, a breathtaking mountain setting, & the chance to ride the cog railway up Jungfrau Mountain – don’t mind if we do! (B, D) (B, D)

� Contiki Special Stopover F Jungfrau Mountain

DAY 14 Munich Leaving Tyrol & its wild village vibes, we’ll head on to the German city of Munich. Paying tribute to Germany’s tumultuous past, we’ll take a sombre visit to Dachau Concentration Camp. Later, we’ll arrive in the home of Oktoberfest & be wowed by 800-years of history. Hostel (B)

DAY 12 - 13 Austrian Tyrol Today we’ll head on to Austria, arriving in the bucket list ticking adventure sports mecca of Tyrol. Explore the nooks of this scenic little mountain village & get to know its wild side with a thrill-seeking experience. (B, D) (B, D)

� Contiki Special Stopover F Bike Ride & BBQ Lunch

DAY 10 - 11 Venice With the Italian capital officially uncovered, we’ll hit the road with our compass pointing towards Venice. Here we will fall head over heels for the “floating city,” with its artistic palazzi, markets & maze of canals. Contiki Village (B) (B, D) F Hidden Venice Guided Walking Tour With Aperitivo

DAY 8 - 9 Rome With a newfound appetite for all things Italian, we’ll leave Florence & dart through the grapevines of Umbria in search of Rome. Here we will spend two nights visiting historic monuments & ticking off the world’s smallest country, the Vatican City. Contiki Village (B) (B, D) F Guided tour of the Vatican

DAY 6 - 7 Florence After stopping at the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, we’ll glide through Tuscany towards Renaissance Florence. Here we will drink up the secret streets & sacred art around the city’s towering Duomo Cathedral. Contiki Village (B, D) (B) F Florence Disco

DAY 5 The Riviera Not a minute will be wasted in the rich & famous hang out of the Riviera. When we’re not in the Mediterranean Sea or market hopping, we’ll be visiting a perfumery & rolling the dice at the Monte Carlo casino. Hotel (B)

DAY 3 - 4 Beaujolais Wine Region Out of Paris, we’ll head on through Burgundy & the Beaujolais vineyards, making tracks for a 16th century Château nestled deep within wine country. The Château will be ours to call home & let loose in for 2 nights. After all, it is owned by Contiki. (B, D) (B, PL, D)


DAY 2 Paris Today will be free for baguettes, boutique bar hopping & all things quintessentially French. Find a picnic spot by the Eiffel during the day & tap into the city’s lively club scene by night; the time is yours. Hotel (B) F Parisian Cabaret Show


SUMMER 2018


START

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share. For more information see p.176. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:45am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● This trip will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.



Apr 02 Apr 21 May07 May26 May17 Jun 05 Jun 14 Jul 03 Jun 18 Jul 07 Jun 29 Jul 18 Jul 20 Aug 08 Aug 13 Sep 01 Aug 27 Sep 15 Sep 19 ● Oct 08Apr 16 May05 May23 Jun 11 Jun 20 Jul 09 Jul 02 Jul 21 Jul 26 Aug 14 Aug 20 Sep 08 Sep 10 ● Sep 29Apr 23 May12 May31 Jun 19 Jun 22 Jul 11 Jul 06 Jul 25 Jul 30 Aug 18 Sep 12 ● Oct 01Apr 27 May16 Jun 06 Jun 25 Jun 25 Jul 14 Jul 09 Jul 28 Aug 06 Aug 25 Sep 14 ● Oct 03

Jun 11 Jun 30 Jun 27 Jul 16 Jul 12 Jul 31 Aug 09 Aug 28 Sep 17 ● Oct 06

LIVE IT UP EUROPEAN STYLE, PARTYING YOUR WAY THROUGH MUNICH & BARCELONA

EUROPEAN ESCAPADE#

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CONTIKI.COM/ESCAPADE 82 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

VENICE ITALY

European Escapade was exactly what I hoped it would be. You get to see so many great things in such a short amount of time, plus the Free Time Add-On’s really were the highlights of the trip.

Isabel Jones @CONTIKINIC @GEORGIEROSE1 @SHOWMEYOURPIXELS_


START

END

Vatican City

Monaco

Pisa

Dover

Edam

Calais

Valley of the Somme

Burgundy Region

Pyrenees Mountains

DolomiteMountains

Arles

Liechtenstein

Fontainebleau

St Goar

Heidelberg

Dachau

Lucerne

VENICE

ROME

THERIVIERA

FLORENCE

PARIS

RHINEVALLEY

AMSTERDAM

VIENNA

TYROL

MUNICH

BARCELONA

SWISSALPS

CHÂTEAUDE CRUIX

1

3

18

20

London

22

17 15

13

9

7

5

11

25 23

ADRIATIC SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

ENGLISH CHANNEL

NORTH SEA

SWITZ

SPAIN

ITALY

GERMANY

NETHERLANDS

FRANCE

ENGLAND

BELGIUM

AUSTRIA

Places visited

Itinerary day

Optional start city

Optional end city


Special Stopover

1

1

HOW MUCH & WHEN



Special Stopovers: 2 nights French Château, 2 nights Austrian Gasthof,

2 nights Swiss Chalet. 6 nights Contiki Villages, 7 nights hotel & 5 nights hostel accommodation


with champagne & escargot• Enjoy baguettes & brie on a

French picnic• Special access Rome

sightseeing tour

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F An evening Passegiata &

Aperitivo, Venice F Schnitzel & Screams, Vienna

F Mike’s Bikes, Munich

ESSENTIALSAn experienced Trip Manager & Driver

team plus exclusive On-site Team at

Special Stopovers and Cabin villages.

Air conditioned coach with charging

points and WiFi.



13 dinners (D)

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24 38

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON CODE: CCBE

6:45AM LONDON

OR 5PM PARIS




DAY 23 - 24 Amsterdam Museums, cafés & boutique clubs will keep us entertained in the eclectic city of Amsterdam. Beyond the city skirts we’ll take a morning cycle to a cheese farm & clog maker’s house, passing windmills & Dutch countryside at its finest. Hotel (B, D) (B) F Canal Cruise

DAY 22 Rhine Valley Leaping through Heidelberg, we’ll arrive in the wine villages & old world charm of the Rhine Valley. Jaw-dropping river scenery & a lesson in crafting beer steins will fill up our second stint in Germany. Hotel (B, D)

DAY 20 - 21 Swiss Alps Lakeside Lucerne & the teeny country of Liechtenstein will mark our drive from Austria into the Swiss Alps. Then it’s two nights of Swiss chocolate, a breathtaking mountain setting, & the chance to ride the cog railway up Jungfrau Mountain – don’t mind if we do! (B, D) (B, D)


DAY 18 - 19 Austrian Tyrol Paying tribute to Germany’s tumultuous past we’ll take a sombre visit to Dachau Concentration Camp. Later, we’ll arrive in the adventure sports mecca of Tyrol, where you can explore the nooks of this scenic little mountain region & get to know its wild side with thrill-seeking experiences. (B, D) (B, D)


DAY 17 Munich Today we’ll kick on to the German city of Munich. Here in the home of Oktoberfest, we will be wowed by 800-years of history & a traditional Bavarian beer hall. Hostel (B)

DAY 15 - 16 Vienna Today we’ll take in the Dolomite Mountains en route to Vienna, soaking up schnapps & strudel whilst visiting the city’s many historical prides. Music, architecture & a lively café scene; we’ll get amongst it all. Hostel (B) (B) F Schnapps Museum

DAY 13 - 14 Venice With the Italian capital completely devoured, we’ll hit the road with our compass pointing towards Venice. Here we will fall head over heels for the “floating city,” with its artistic palazzi, markets & maze of canals. Contiki Village (B) (B, D) F Gondola Ride

DAY 11 - 12 Rome With a newfound appetite for all things Italian, we’ll leave Florence & dart through the vineyards of Umbria in search of Rome. Here we will wander amidst historic masterpieces & tick off the world’s smallest country, the Vatican City. Contiki Village (B) (B, D)

DAY 9 - 10 Florence After stopping at the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, we’ll glide through Tuscany towards Renaissance Florence. Here we will drink up the secret streets & sacred art around the city’s towering Duomo Cathedral. Contiki Village (B, D) (B) F Tuscan dinner

DAY 7 - 8 The Riviera Not a minute will be wasted in the rich & famous hang out of the Riviera. When we’re not in the Mediterranean Sea or market hopping, we’ll be visiting a perfumery & rolling the dice at the Monte Carlo casino. Hotel (B) (B)

DAY 5 - 6 Barcelona Saying goodbye to the grape juice, we’ll weave our way to two nights in beachside Barcelona. From the Gothic Quarter to the La Rambla district, we won’t stop until we’ve got this city sussed. Hostel (B, D) (B) F Flamenco, Tapas & Drinks



DAY 2 Paris Today will be free for baguettes, boutique bar hopping & all things quintessentially French. Find a picnic spot by the Eiffel during the day & tap into the city’s lively club scene by night; the time is yours. Hotel (B)


SUMMER 2018


START

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share. For more information see p.176. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:45am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or 6:30pm in London. ● These trips will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.



Mar 28 Apr 21 May02 May26 May16 Jun 09 Jun 11 Jul 05 Jun 19 Jul 13 Jul 01 Jul 25 Jul 13 Aug 06 Aug 02 Aug 26 Aug 24 Sep 17 Sep 17 ● Oct 11Apr 09 May03 May08 Jun 01 May24 Jun 17 Jun 13 Jul 07 Jun 21 Jul 15 Jul 04 Jul 28 Jul 19 Aug 12 Aug 06 Aug 30 Aug 30 Sep 23Apr 20 May14 May14 Jun 07 Jun 01 Jun 25 Jun 23 Jul 17 Jul 07 Jul 31 Jul 21 Aug 14 Aug 12 Sep 05 Sep 06 ● Sep 30Apr 26 May20 Jun 05 Jun 29 Jun 25 Jul 19 Jul 09 Aug 02 Jul 25 Aug 18 Aug 18 Sep 11 Sep 12 ● Oct 06

Jun 07 Jul 01 Jun 28 Jul 22 Jul 11 Aug 04 Jul 31 Aug 24 Sep 15 ● Oct 09

DO, SEE & EXPERIENCE ALL EUROPE HAS TO OFFER - 13 COUNTRIES IN 30 DAYS

EUROPEAN CONTRASTS#

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CONTIKI.COM/CONTRASTS 84 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

THE ALPS SWITZERLAND

This is the best trip for solo travellers to experience the world, make friends & learn to love life. It was fast, energetic, exhausting at times but gorgeous and detailed.

Nicole Ellul-Thorn @KAINEBOWERMAN @MAISRJONES @SMARTYPIE


CORFU RESORT OR SAILING

OPTION

START

END

PompeiiVatican City

Monaco

Pisa

Dover

Edam

Calais

Valley of the Somme

Beaujolais Region

Burgundy Region

DolomiteMountains

Fontainebleau

St Goar

Cesky Krumlov

London

Bari

LiechtensteinLucerne

Heidelberg

VENICE

ROME

THERIVIERA

FLORENCE

CORFU

PARIS

RHINEVALLEY

CHÂTEAUDE CRUIX

AMSTERDAM

VIENNA

PRAGUE

MUNICH

SWISSALPS

11

15

1

5

8

12

20

1822

3 24

23 TYROL

26

7

SORRENTO10

16

29 27

SWITZ

ITALY

GREECE

GERMANY

NETHERLANDS

FRANCE

ENGLAND

CZECH REP

BELGIUM

AUSTRIA

Places visited

Itinerary day

Optional start city

Optional end city


Special Stopover

1

1

HOW MUCH & WHEN



Special Stopovers: 2 nights French Château, 1 night

Austrian Gasthof, 2 nights Swiss Chalet. 6 nights Contiki Villages, 10 nights hotel, 5 nights hostels

& 2 nights on board ferries


with champagne & escargot

• Enjoy a French picnic lunch

• Discover Florence on foot with

our Local Guide

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Parisian Dinner, Paris

F Secret of Venice Walking Tour,

Venice

F A Classical Night Out, Vienna






INCLUDED MEALS Resort option.

28 breakfasts (B),


12 dinners (D)

HIG

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28 41

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON EUROPEAN CONTRASTS + CORFU RESORTCODE: CCSER

6:45AM LONDON

OR 5PM PARIS



CORFU SAILING OPTION

Why not try your hand at sailing European-style on a flotilla? Catch some rays, swim & get hands-on as you help out while cruising the waves in gorgeous Greece on your private yacht. Multi-share accommodation. Yacht (B,L) (B,L) (B,L) Trip code: CCSES See p.138 for more info & price panel for departure dates & prices. Visit contiki.com/contrasts-sailing

DAY 29 End Amsterdam Whether you take your complimentary transfer to Schiphol Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or to central London, it will be sad goodbyes all round this morning as our trip comes to an end. (B)

DAY 27 - 28 Amsterdam Museums, cafés & boutique clubs will keep us entertained in the eclectic city of Amsterdam. Beyond the city skirts we’ll take a morning cycle to a cheese farm & clog maker’s house, passing windmills & Dutch countryside at its finest. Hotel (B, D) (B)

DAY 26 Rhine Valley Leaping through Heidelberg, we’ll arrive in the wine villages & old world charm of the Rhine Valley. Jaw-dropping river scenery & a lesson in crafting beer steins will fill up our second stint in Germany. Hotel (B, D)

DAY 24 - 25 Swiss Alps Lakeside Lucerne & the teeny country of Liechtenstein will mark our drive from Austria into the Swiss Alps. Then it’s two nights of Swiss chocolate, a breathtaking mountain setting, & the chance to ride the cog railway up Jungfrau Mountain – don’t mind if we do! (B, D) (B, D)


DAY 23 Austrian Tyrol Today we’ll head out of Germany & on to Austria, arriving in the bucket list ticking adventure sports mecca of Tyrol. Explore the nooks of this scenic little mountain village & get to know its wild side with a thrill-seeking experience. (B, D)


DAY 22 Munich Saying goodbye to Prague, we’ll kick on to the German city of Munich. Here in the home of Oktoberfest, we will be wowed by 800 years of history & a traditional Bavarian beer hall. Hostel (B)

DAY 20 - 21 Prague After a stop at the World Heritage town of Ceský Krumlov, we’ll find ourselves in Prague, within a medieval maze of pretty cobblestone streets. The Bohemian Czech capital will dazzle us for two nights non-stop with castles, cathedrals & a quirky persona. Hostel (B, D) (B)

DAY 18 - 19 Vienna Today we’ll take in the Dolomite Mountains en route to Vienna, soaking up schnapps & strudel whilst visiting the city’s many historical prides. Music, architecture & a lively café scene; we’ll get amongst it all. Hostel (B) (B) F Schnapps Museum

DAY 16 - 17 Venice Arriving in Venice, we will find ourselves falling head over heels for the “floating city,” with its artistic palazzi, markets & maze of canals. You’ll have 2 nights to lift the lid on this mystical city, sussing out the best Aperol drinking spots & hunting down the elusive floating book store. Contiki Village (B) (B) F Gondola Ride

DAY 15 Italy Continuing with the theme of sun, salt & sea, we’ll hit the waters & cruise the Adriatic by ferry. Our next playground of exploration will be fairytale Venice. Adriatic Ferry (B)

DAY 12 - 14 Corfu Slipping into island time, we’ll arrive in the idyllic Greek Islands. The second largest Ionian island will host us for three whole days, offering up lazy sunshine filled days, glistening open seas & party fueled nights under the stars aplenty. Hotel (B, D) (B) (B, D) F Captain’s Cruise of Corfu

DAY 10 - 11 Sorrento Boating, beautiful islands, & a backdrop of cliff-edge houses – there’s nowhere in the world quite like Sorrento. Choose to travel the Amalfi coast to the breathtaking Positano. Later, we cross Italy & board the ferry to Greece. (B)(B)

DAY 8 - 9 Rome With a newfound appetite for all things Italian, we’ll leave Florence & dart through the vineyards of Umbria in search of Rome. Here we will wander amidst historic masterpieces & tick off the world’s smallest country, the Vatican City. Contiki Village (B) (B, D) F Emperors & Gladiators Inc. Colosseum

DAY 7 Florence After stopping at the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, we’ll glide through Tuscany towards Renaissance Florence. Here we will drink up the secret streets & sacred art around the city’s towering Duomo Cathedral. Contiki Village (B) F Tuscan dinner

DAY 5 - 6 The Riviera Not a minute will be wasted in the rich & famous hang out of The Riviera. When we’re not in the Mediterranean Sea or market hopping, we’ll be visiting a perfumery & rolling the dice at the Monte Carlo casino. Hotel (B) (B)

DAY 3 - 4 Beaujolais Wine Region Out of Paris we’ll head on through Burgundy & the Beaujolais vineyards, making tracks for a 16th century Château nestled deep within wine country. The Château will be ours to call home & let loose in for 2 nights. After all, it is owned by Contiki. (B, D) (B, PL, D)


DAY 2 Paris Today will be free for baguettes, boutique bar hopping & all things quintessentially French. Find a picnic spot by the Eiffel Tower during the day & tap into the city’s lively club scene by night; the time is yours. Hotel (B) F Parisian Cabaret Show


SUMMER 2018


START

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON CODE: CCSES SUMMER 2018 EUROPEAN CONTRASTS + SAILING OPTION

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share. For more information see p.176. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:45am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or 6:30pm in London. ● These trips will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.



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Apr 20 May18 May15 Jun 12 Jun 01 Jun 29 Jun 16 Jul 14 Jul 03 Jul 31 Jul 19 Aug 16 Aug 12 Sep 09 Aug 22 Sep 19 Sep 06 ● Oct 04Apr 30 May28 May18 Jun 15 Jun 13 Jul 11 Jun 29 Jul 27 Jul 07 Aug 04 Jul 25 Aug 22 Aug 25 Sep 22 Sep 08 ● Oct 06

May29 Jun 26 Jul 01 Jul 29 Jul 13 Aug 10 Aug 04 Sep 01 Sep 01 ● Sep 29 Sep 12 ● Oct 10

CORFU GREECE

Contiki is awesome, they take you to the places you want to see and keep it exciting and fun along the way. We went to so many different places in such short time. The Contiki team are really friendly and helpful as well.

Kate Ciantar@AA_ROG @DANSHEVLIN @MADDISON_B

TAKE IN THE CULTURE WHILE YOU MAKE YOUR WAY SOUTH FOR SOME SUN & FUN

LONDON TO ATHENS#

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CONTIKI.COM/LONDON-ATHENS 86 EUROPE SUMMER 2018


START

END

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

PARIS

BARCELONA

CHÂTEAUDE CRUIX

6

8

10

12

14

1716

20 21

1

4

ADRIATIC SEA

IONIAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

SPAIN

ITALY

FRANCE

ENGLAND

GREECE

Places visited

Itinerary day

Optional start city

Special Stopover

1

1

HOW MUCH & WHEN



Special Stopovers: 2 nights French Château. 6 nights Contiki Villages, 9 nights

hotel, 2 nights in hostels & 1 night on board a ferry


with champagne & escargot

• Wine tasting at Contiki’s

Château


backstreets & Gothic Quarter

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Flamenco, Tapas & Drinks,

Barcelona

F Locally Guided Walking Tour,

Venice








10 dinners (D)

HIG

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20 31

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH ATHENS CODE: CCLG

6:45AM LONDON

OR 5PM PARIS

12PM ATHENS END

DAY 21 Athens From anise-flavoured aperitifs to ancient architecture, this morning you’ll absorb all things Athens. Roam around the ancient streets, sample olives & dance through history – this city is nothing if not unique, & the perfect way to end our adventure. (B)

DAY 20 Athens Feeling sufficiently lulled by island life, we’ll motor down the narrow trench of the Corinth Canal, making our way to mythological Athens. Swapping seaside for city, the bright lights & ancient relics will mark our final hours on trip. Hotel (B) F A Traditional Athens Affair

DAY 17 - 19 Corfu Slipping into island time, we’ll arrive in the idyllic Greek Islands. The second largest Ionian island will host us for three whole days, offering up lazy sunshine filled days, glistening open seas & party fuelled nights under the stars aplenty. Adriatic Ferry (B, D) (B) (B, D) F Captain’s Cruise of Corfu F Ionian Dinner

DAY 16 Adriatic Ferry Pass Naples, catch a view of Mt. Vesuvius & opt in for a tour of Pompeii’s ancient ruins. Then cross southern Italy & board the overnight ferry to Greece. Adriatic Ferry (B) F Guided Tour of Pompeii

DAY 14 - 15 Rome With a newfound appetite for all things Italian, we’ll leave Florence & dart through the vineyards of Umbria in search of Rome. Here we will wander amidst historic masterpieces & tick off the world’s smallest country, the Vatican City. Contiki Village (B) (B, D) F Emperors & Gladiators Inc. Colosseum

DAY 12 - 13 Florence After stopping at the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, we’ll glide through Tuscany towards Renaissance Florence. Here we will drink up the secret streets & sacred art around the city’s towering Duomo Cathedral. Contiki Village (B, D) (B)

DAY 10 - 11 Venice Arriving in Venice, we will find ourselves falling head over heels for the “floating city,” with its artistic palazzi, markets & maze of canals. You’ll have 2 nights to lift the lid on this mystical city, sussing out the best Aperol drinking spots & hunting down the elusive floating book store. Contiki Village (B, D) (B) F Gondola Ride

DAY 8 - 9 The Riviera Not a minute will be wasted in the rich & famous hang out of The Riviera. When we’re not in the Mediterranean Sea or market hopping, we’ll be visiting a perfumery & rolling the dice at the Monte Carlo casino. Hotel (B) (B)

DAY 6 - 7 Barcelona Saying goodbye to the grape juice, we’ll weave our way to two nights in beachside Barcelona. From the Gothic Quarter to the La Rambla district, we won’t stop until we’ve got this city sussed. Hostel (B, D) (B)



DAY 2 - 3 Paris The next 2 nights will be free for baguettes, boutique bar hopping & all things quintessentially French. Find a picnic spot by the Eiffel Tower during the day & tap into the city’s lively club scene by night; the time is yours. Hotel (B, D) (B) F Parisian Cabaret Show

DAY 1 London to Paris Join the Contiki Team this morning in London or this evening in Paris. Here in the city of lights & love, we’ll begin our European gallivant, taking in pretty Parisian monuments like the Eiffel Tower – c’est magnifique! Hotel (D)

SUMMER 2018


START

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share. For more information see p.176. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:45am London or 5:00pm Paris & ends approx. 12:00noon in Athens. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. Note: On some departures, the itinerary may change due to sudden alterations to the Italian/Greek Ferry schedule.



Apr 29 May19 May13 Jun 02 May27 Jun 16 Jun 16 Jul 06 Jun 28 Jul 18 Jul 13 Aug 02 Jul 31 Aug 20 Aug 19 Sep 08 Aug 26 Sep 15Jun 05 Jun 25 Jun 19 Jul 09 Jul 01 Jul 21 Jul 16 Aug 05 Aug 05 Aug 25 Aug 30 Sep 19Jun 10 Jun 30 Jun 24 Jul 14 Jul 08 Jul 28 Jul 22 Aug 11 Aug 14 Sep 03

START

END

Vatican City

Monaco

Pisa

DoverCalais

Valley of the Somme

Burgundy Region

Beaujolais Region

Arles

Pyrenees Mountains

Versailles

London

ApennineMountains

VENICE

ROMETHE

RIVIERA

FLORENCE

PARIS

BARCELONA

CHÂTEAUDE CRUIX

6

8

10

12

1

4

1416MEDITERRANEAN SEASPAIN

ITALY

FRANCE

Places visited

Itinerary day

Optional start city

Special Stopover

1

1

LONDON TO ROME#

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START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH ROME LONDON TO ROMECODE: CCLR

6:45AM LONDON

OR 5PM PARIS

7:30AM ROME END

DAY 16 Rome Your trip ends after breakfast, so it’s

time to swap email addresses & say

“arrivederci” to your new friends. (B)

HIG

H E

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• Walking tour of the

Gothic Quarter in

Barcelona

• See the Leaning

Tower of Pisa



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

15 breakfasts (B),


8 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 24

Special Stopovers:

2 nights in Contiki’s French

Château. 6 nights in Contiki

Village Cabins, 5 nights

hotel & 2 nights in hostels

NIGHTS IN SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS15

CONTIKI.COM/LONDON-ROME

F Flamenco, Tapas &

Drinks, Barcelona

F Guided Tour of the

Vatican, Rome

F Emperors & Gladiators

Inc. Colosseum, Rome

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

DAY 1 - 15 London to Rome See p.86-87 London to Athens for itinerary, sightseeing & Free Time options

SUMMER 2018

START




Apr 29 May14 May13 May28 May27 Jun 11 Jun 16 Jul 01 Jun 28 Jul 13 Jul 13 Jul 28 Jul 31 Aug 15 Aug 19 Sep 03Jun 05 Jun 20 Jun 19 Jul 04 Jul 01 Jul 16 Jul 16 Jul 31 Aug 05 Aug 20Jun 10 Jun 25 Jun 24 Jul 09 Jul 08 Jul 23 Jul 22 Aug 06 Aug 14 Aug 29

US$2915Start End

Aug 26 Sep 10Aug 30 Sep 14

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share. for more information see p.176. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:45am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 7:30am in Rome. Note: This trip is part of a wider adventure. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the London to Athens. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.86.

ATHENS

MYKONOS

IOS

22

25

21 28 29

ENDGREECE

1

Places visited

Itinerary day

LONDON TO ATHENS

#LO

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6:45AM LONDON

OR 5PM PARIS 10AM ATHENS END

DAY 29 Athens It will be sad faces all round this morning as we pack our bags, check-out of our hotel, & come to the sad realisation that our trip has come to an end. (B)

DAY 28 Athens Today we’ll make the most of our final hours on the Greek Isles, before sailing back to the mainland of Athens, arriving late into the evening. Hotel (B)

DAY 25 - 27 Ios With a rugged backdrop & quaint coffee shops, the island of Ios is a wild card of surprises, offering all night dancing & beach parties galore. We’ll soak it up for 3 nights, seeing this island by all hours. Hotel (B) (B) (B)

DAY 22 - 24 Athens to Mykonos It will be squeals all round when we arrive in the party mecca of Mykonos. Windmills, white buildings & iconic sunsets - this island paradise will be ours for 3 nights, leaving us with tired dancing feet & killer tans. Hotel (B) (B) (B)

DAY 1 - 21 London to Athens Refer to London to Athens on p.86-87. In the afternoon of day 21, you will be transferred to meet your fellow travellers on our Greek Week trip.


• See the fi rst

modern Olympic

stadium in Athens

• See the famous

windmills, Mykonos



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

Special Stopovers:

2 nights in Contiki’s

French Château. 6 nights

Contiki Village Cabins,

17 nights hotels, 2 nights

in hostels, & 1 night on

board a ferry

NIGHTS IN SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS 28

28 breakfasts (B),

1 picnic lunch (PL)

10 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 39

CONTIKI.COM/LONDON-ATHENS-GREEK

+ GREEK WEEK

Please note: Day 29 has been designed to allow you to finish the trip without needing an extra nights accommodation.


F Mykonos by night,

Mykonos

F Adventure & Beach

Day, Ios

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

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* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share. For more information see p.176. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:45am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens. B - These departures stay one more night in Athens code: LTAWB C - These departures stay one less night in Athens code: LTAWC Note: On some departures, the itinerary may change due to sudden alterations to the Italian/Greek Ferry schedule.



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DAY 9 End Athens It will be sad faces all round this morning as we pack our bags, check-out of our hotel, and come to the sad realisation that our trip has come to an end. (B)

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DAY 8 Athens Today we’ll make the most of our final hours on the Greek Isles, before sailing back to the mainland of Athens, arriving back in the evening. (B)

DAY 5 - 7 Ios With a rugged backdrop and quaint coffee shops, the island of Ios is a wild card of surprises, offering all night dancing and beach parties galore. We’ll soak it up for 3 nights, seeing this island by all hours. (B,D) (B) (B)

DAY 2 - 4 Mykonos It will be squeals all round when we arrive in the party mecca of Mykonos. Windmills, white buildings and iconic sunsets - this island paradise will be ours for 3 nights, leaving us with tired dancing feet and killer tans. (B) (B) (B)

DAY 1 Athens Check-in to your hotel & spend the afternoon delving into the city’s historical past. This evening meet up with your Trip Manager & fellow Contiki travellers. Why not get together for an optional tasty & authentic Greek meal tonight?


• See the famous

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• Visit Ios Town



our essentials.

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F Mykonos by Night,

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F Sailing Spectacular, Ios


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9 DAYS | 2 ISLANDS | FROM US$1675 * | FROM US$187 *PP/PD

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.


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DAY 7 - 9 Amsterdam With Paris now taking up a sizeable pocket of our hearts, we’ll move upstream to the Netherlands unconventional capital. Amsterdam will greet us with all the expected trademarks, but we’ll scurry past them in the quintessential fashion of pushbike. Tulip gardens & decadent cheese samplings can fill our down time, with a marvelling at mixology skills available in the evening’s hours. (B, D) (B) (B) F Street art & subculture tour F Amsterdam tower swing F Cocktail Mixology Class

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DAY 10 - 13 Lisbon Brimming with quirks & an undefinable charisma, the city of Lisbon will woo us within an hour. We’ll amble around the mosaic streets, pastelarias & antique stores, taking long lazy strolls & dining for hours. A mountain of castles & secret gardens can be found in Sintra, while boutiques, bookshops & the antique tram line will steal our hearts in the Bairro Alto. (B, D) (B) (B) (B) F Visit to Cascais & Sintra F Traditional seafood dinner

DAY 7 - 9 Algarve We’ll journey south from Porto to the Algarve, cruising past little towns of Juliet balconies & fields of olive groves. With turquoise caves & long balmy days, Portugal’s Algarve is what travel dreams are made of. Sampling fresh seafood in alfresco cafés & exploring pokey bars can fill our time when we’re not boating & drifting between idyllic pebbled bays. (B, D) (B) (B) F Water park F Boat ride

DAY 4 - 6 Porto Floating through the sunflower fields, we’ll arrive amidst Porto’s sprawling terracotta buildings. Here in the home of fortified port wine, we’ll get to know a city experiencing a well-deserved renaissance. In our downtime you could laze in indie bookshops or peruse the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art. We’ll tap into Porto’s heritage riding the old wooden tram & strolling the UNESCO stamped alleys of Ribeira. (B, D) (B) (B) F Historical Porto Walking Tour F Port Tasting & Tram Ride F Dining with the locals by Vizeat

DAY 1 - 3 Madrid Shacking up in the land of siestas & sangria, we’ll start unravelling the unassuming charm of the real Madrid. We can take to rooftop bars, café hop in the hip hub of the Malasaña district, or catch some reflection rainbows at Crystal Palace in Buen Retiro Park. After way too many tapas we can hit the city on pushbikes, deciphering Madrid’s distinct map of neighbourhoods. (D) (B) (B) F Dining with the locals by VizEat F Tapas tour

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NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS• Boat cruise on Lake Como

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DAY 10 - 13 Munich Arriving in Germany, we’ll stop by Neuschwanstein, the castle that inspired Walt Disney. In Munich, we’ll have the chance to uncover the past with a Third Reich Tour & dive into beer craft over a Bavarian beer & food evening. Venture to the museum hub & café district of Maxvorstadt to feel at home amidst the city’s creative scene. (B, D) (B) (B) (B) F Third Reich tour F White water rafting (summer only) F Bavarian beer & food experience

DAY 7 - 9 Milan We’ll cross into Italy & trek to Milan, where we’ll find fashion’s capital & heartbeat. To demystify Milan’s hidden layers, you can sit amongst the swagger of cutting edge galleries. We’ll head to Lake Como & the dreamy village of Bellagio, we’ll also have the chance to get our Italian food fix & eat some of the country’s finest food. (B, D) (B) (B) F Dining with the locals by VizEat

DAY 4 - 6 Nice Hopping out of Spain, we’ll find ourselves in French terrain, where we can dabble in some erudite wine tasting or snap geraniums at the old town’s flower market. Sample the fine food offerings of the Côte d’Azur; think salade niçoise & fresh seafood. We’ll also have the offer of a day of sailing & a trip to a quaint hilltop village. (B, D) (B) (B) F Sailing the Côte d’Azur

DAY 1 - 3 Barcelona Barcelona will prove the perfect introduction to our venture, being equal parts sultry & sophisticated. We’ll take to the streets & learn the intricacies of life here before having the chance to tap into some tapas. Head to the hip hood of Gracia, meandering boutiques before catching a gig in a pokey bar. A lazy brunch & city stroll are critical Barcelona undertakings. (D, B) (B) F Experience Barcelona by Bike F Barcelona Tapas Tour

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. EXBM - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$575. WXBM - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$509. Trip starts 4:00pm in Barcelona & ends approx. 8:00am in Munich. ● These trips will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. ■ This date links up with the U by Uniworld Danube Flow trip. Please note you must be 21-35 years old to travel on a U by Uniworld trip combined wirth a Contiki Trip See p.144 for more.

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NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS• Berlin Third Reich Tour

• Visit to Terezin Concentration

Camp, Czech Republic

• Thermal Spa Day, Budapest

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DAY 10 - 13 Budapest Feeling well versed on all things Poland, we’ll slice into the capital of Hungary where you might want to take a soothing spa visit. We can tap into the tingles with a safe house experience, then tackle the city with a past & present tour. Venture to District VII to find the Jewish quarter of gritty pubs & graffiti walls, & take up an evening of traditional Goulash cooking. (B, D) (B) (B) (B) F Past & Present Tour F Safe House experience F Dining with the locals by Vizeat

DAY 7 - 9 Krakow We’ll ‘ahoj’ Prague in search of Poland’s artistic capital, where we’ll find a historic city by the Vistula River & see chapels carved out of rock salt. To see more than most, take the aid of a bike tour, cruising cobbled lanes past a Romanesque castle. Also on offer will be a trip to Schindler’s Factory & the crafting of pierogi dumplings. (B, D) (B) (B) F Krakow bike tour F Auschwitz Concentration Camp

DAY 4 - 6 Prague Next up is the rapidly evolving capital of the Czech Republic. We’ll cast our minds back to some of Europe’s darkest times at Terezin Concentration Camp, before journeying to Prague where fairy-tale streets meet hidden hipster bars. We’ll do some Czech beer tasting & have the option to explore the city’s narrow alleys by pushbike. We can also take a trip to the UNESCO town of Kutná Hora, where we will see one of the world’s most intriguing churches. (B, D) (B) (B) F Bike ride F Czech beer tasting F Kutná Hora visit

DAY 1 - 3 Berlin We’ll gather round in this culture king city, being introduced to its turbulent past with our Third Reich Tour. Spend time differentiating bockwurst from kinderwurst - & more importantly, Pilsner from Weizen beer. A progressive food tour & a cruise in the vintage cars of the DDR should puff out our time in Berlin quite nicely. (D) (B) (B) F Trabi Tour F Progressive food tour

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NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS• Visit ABBA Museum in

Stockholm

• Berlin - Dinner with the

Locals by VizEat

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Dining with the locals by Vizeat

F Viking Biking, Oslo

F Ice Bar, Stockholm

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DAY 10 - 13 Stockholm We’ll drift due east to elegant Stockholm, enjoying Absolut Vodka at an Ice Bar as our welcome. History buffs will be wowed by the Vasa Museum’s ancient warship wreckage, while the more musically inclined will enjoy a trip to the ABBA Museum. We can toast our trip off with an evening cruise, seeing the archipelago from a new vantage point. (B, D) (B) (B) (B) F Ice Bar F Vasa Museum F Dinner cruise

DAY 7 - 9 Oslo Vibes will be high on arrival in Norway, home of the midnight sun. In Oslo, we’ll trip to the Ski Jump Museum, learning of death defying leaps of courage. Only Norway’s naturally stunning landscapes of fjords will trump the city’s list of activities. Coast the streets on two wheels, stroll the vintage shops of Grünerløkka, or meander Aker Brygge over fish ‘n’ chips & modern art. (B, D) (B) (B) F Viking Biking F Half day Fjord cruise

DAY 4 - 6 Copenhagen Grab your last sausage staples before we skate on to Denmark. The Kingdom’s capital will greet us with open arms & ample pastries. First up is a cruise of Copenhagen’s waterways. We can go deep in the city in proper Danish fashion, taking a bike tour, cruising Copenhagen’s pretty canals, or visiting the Carlsberg Brewery. (B, D) (B) (B) F Bike tour F Tour the Carlsberg Brewery F Canal cruise

DAY 1 - 3 Berlin We gather round to not only meet each other but head out and dine with the Locals with our great local VizEat experience. Spend time differentiating bockwurst from kinderwurst - & more importantly Pilsner from Weizen beer. A progressive food tour & a cruise in the vintage cars of the DDR should puff out our time in Berlin quite nicely. (D) (B) (B) F Trabi tour F Progressive food tour F Dining with the locals by Vizeat

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. EXBS - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$605. WXBS - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$519. Trip starts 4:00pm in Berlin & ends approx. 12:00 noon in Stockholm. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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DAY 7 - 9 Italian Riviera Just saying the word ‘Riviera’ should elude to the approaching glamour & greatness. Going lush on the Ligurian coast, we can take a boat cruise that sees the coloured cliffs from a new vantage point. Wine, antipasto & fancy boutiques can interlude outdoor activities like the coastal walk of Via Della Amore. (B, D) (B) (B) F Boat cruise F Hike the Via Della Amore F Dinner in the Cinqueterra

DAY 4 - 6 Tuscany Arriving in the fertile lands of pungent olives & juicy grapes, we’ll take an indulgent bout of wine tasting. Hit the streets of Florence with a caffè latte in hand, roaming the south bank of Arno with the cool kids. For full cultural submersion take the quintessential Italian experience of a Vespa tour & sign up to learn the mouth-watering secrets of Tuscan cooking. (B, D) (B) (B) F Vespa tour F Half day trip to San Gimignano F Tuscan dinner & cooking demonstration

DAY 1 - 3 Rome Uniting in the city of Rome, we’ll feel the warmth of a hearty Italian welcome. We’ll slip straight in to the mosaic of ancient monuments, enjoying the slow espresso - sipping culture. Those keen to up their experience can visit the gardens of Tivoli, or sign up for a Roman cooking class. More exploring can be done in the borough of Monti, where Rome’s creative cats meander & linger. (D) (B) (B) F Cooking Class & Dinner F Express entrance to the Colosseum F Tivoli Gardens

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See p.106 for full itinerary.

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. EXRR - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$645. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. ● These dates give you the option to extend your trip & link with the Mediterranean Escape trip code: BBRE


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DAY 10 Mykonos Getting into the spirit of the adventure, we’ll hit the seas with our navigation set to Mykonos. Once our ship pulls up in this paradise party mecca, it will be sunshine & good times aplenty. Donkey rides & local wine? Yes, this can happen. (B, L, D)

DAY 13 Santorini Arriving in Santorini, you’ll see quickly we’ve saved the best until last. From the dreamy sunsets to the iconic blue & white domes dripping in pink flowers, this island will be everything you’ve dreamed of & more. (B, L, D)

DAY 12 Rhodes Pristine beaches & medieval towns will greet us on the sun-soaked island of Rhodes. A kaleidoscope of history, culture & epic parties, there will be limitless options for how you spend your time here. (B, L, D)

DAY 11 Patmos Today we’ll make a stop in Turkey – just casually – & shop the wild bazaar of port town Kusadasi. Back on the water, we’ll float to Patmos, an idyllic island where time stands still & days are long, balmy & full of seafood. (B, L, D)

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DAY 8 - 10 Athens A time capsule of life before us, Athens will leave you stunned from sun up ‘til sun down. Here you can climb around the massive Theatre of Dionysus & dine in the rustic district of Plaka. Other days might be spent sifting through treasures at Monastiraki Flea Market or visiting Brettos, one of the oldest distillery’s in Greece. (B, D) (B) (B) F A Traditional Athens Affair F Athens City Tour & Acropolis

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DAY 7 Overnight Ferry After taking in the rugged beauty of the boot’s south, we’ll board our overnight ferry to Greece. Ploughing through the Ionian Sea watching Italy get smaller would be a little heartbreaking if Greece wasn’t on the agenda. (B) F Guided Tour of Pompeii

DAY 4 - 6 Amalfi Travelling to the south, we’ll find ourselves in Amalfi, where we’ll step into a glamorous afternoon of wine & mozzarella tasting. Use your time here to see the colourful homes & scenic mountains of Positano, or submerge into a tub of gelato in Sorrento. It can all be topped off with a trip to the archaeological site of Pompeii & a drift around the Bay of Naples. (B, D) (B) (B) F ‘Tastes of Amalfi’ Dinner F Amalfi Lemon Tour F Capri Cruise

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* Cruise prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single supplement option: Add US$955 to twin-share price for an inside cabin (plus add port taxes for total price) or US$1095 to twin-share price for an outside cabin (add port taxes for total price). Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens. If you require a Schengen visa for this trip it must be multi-entry. Days 1 & 14 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation. For all trip variation departure dates and pricing visit contiki.com/independentinsider. Unlimited drinks package including beer, wine, local spirits and soft drink. Please note: On occasions, we may not always be able to facilitate 3 nights in Amalfi but in these instances we will include an additional night in Sorrento and also stay in Salerno.

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of US$479 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Athens. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For all trip variation departure dates and pricing visit contiki.com/independentinsider

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of US$1019 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens. A - These departures stay one more night in Athens code: MESIA. Note: for operational reasons, the Greek Island Hopping section of this trip may run in reverse. Days 1 & 20 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For all trip variation departure dates and pricing visit contiki.com/independentinsider

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DAY 12 - 13 Athens Choking back the tears, we’ll wave miserably to the dreamy islands of Greece. We’ll wrap things up after breakfast in Athens, attempting a few Greek pleasantries on the way out the door. (B) (B)

DAY 9 - 11 Ios Our final destination in our trio of islands – Ios will greet us with a rugged back drop & island charm. When the sun sets, this place really comes to life, which means day sailing trips on the water are essential. Sign up for some watersports & chow down grilled octopus at a local café & your Ios stint is complete. (B, D) (B) (B) F Sailing Spectacular Ios F Farewell Dinner to the Greek Islands

DAY 6 - 8 Santorini After a short bout of play at sea, we’ll pull up in the port of Santorini, finding white-washed vistas & blue dome churches. Sign up for a tour that may see you swimming in an active volcano or peruse the streets snapping tumbling bougainvillea. With other days at black or red sand beaches eating local specialties like domatokeftedes (fried tomato balls), life doesn’t get much better. (B, D) (B) (B) F Visit Oia at sunset F Highlights & Volcano tour

DAY 3 - 5 Mykonos Having opened the lid on Athens & its intricacies, we’ll pack our bags & get ready for some island time. From the old iconic windmills near Little Venice to the peppering of cute cafés, this island has no shortage of Greek charm. For those not inclined towards slow paced days, you can sip organic lavender cocktails at the world renowned Buddha Bar. (B, D) (B) (B) F Island Tour of Delos F Mykonos Beach Hopping F Hidden Treasures of Mykonos

DAY 1 - 2 Arrive Athens Today we’ll unite in a time capsule of life on earth; a city that will leave you stunned from sun up ‘til sun down. Here you can climb around the massive Theatre of Dionysus & dine in the rustic district of Plaka. Other days might be spent sifting through treasures at Monastiraki Flea Market or visiting Brettos, one of the oldest distillery’s in Greece. (D) (B) F A Traditional Athens Affair F Past & Present Athens

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of US$955 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens. Note: for operational reasons, this trip may run in reverse. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.


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DAY 10 London Weaving south-east, we’ll head back to London, taking in the charming cottages of the English countryside en route. Back in the big smoke we’ll share sad goodbyes as our trip comes to an end, leaving us with 10 days of incredible memories. (B)

DAY 9 Liverpool Home of Beatlemania & another of Britain’s most beloved football teams, Liverpool is a city worth ticking. Attuning our ear to the Scouse accent, why not sign up for a tour of the most mysterious kind, or go find the heart of the city for yourself in the energetic & transformed factory area of the Baltic Triangle. (B)

DAY 8 Manchester Manchester has a lot to be proud of, holding ownership of Oasis, Coronation Street, vegetarianism, & the oldest English language library in the world. We’ll spend a night in this hub of quirks, where we can eat laksa & dumplings in Chinatown before exploring the basement clubs of the vibrant Northern Quarter. (B)

DAY 7 Warwick Today we say ‘Hwyl fawr’ to Wales & back to beautiful England making our way to the home of one of its most important sons - William Shakespeare & his beloved Stratford-upon-Avon. Time to explore here before we head north where we bed down in the town of Warwick. (B, D)

DAY 5 - 6 Cardiff Arriving in the Welsh capital of Cardiff, we’ll find a buzzing & compact metropolis where you can enjoy rarebit (glam cheese toast) & crempog (their take on pancakes). See the city’s regal side at Cardiff Castle, or get amongst the modern day scene at the cultural art space of ‘Chapter’. If craft beer & live music sound like your jam, you can hit up the lively street of Womanby. (B, D)

DAY 4 Bristol Plunging into the culturally rich town of Bath, we’ll be instantly impressed by the Roman architecture & the remnants of what was once a British haunt of high fashion. Beyond the Roman Baths themselves you can stroll across the Pulteney Bridge, roam the Royal Crescent or visit the Victoria Art Gallery. Then on to the uber cool city of Bristol home of the Legendary Banksy. (B) (B)

DAY 3 Oxford This Morning our first call is at Warner Bros Harry Potter World. Then we step into the elegance of 13th century colleges, we’ll soak up the buzz of youth & aroma of academia. Explore museums, marvel at the beauty of the Bodleian Library, or sit peacefully amidst 8,000 plant & flower species at the University of Oxford’s Botanical Gardens. (B)

DAY 1 - 2 London Today we unite in the capital of a Kingdom that’s brimming with excitement & adventure. Whether you find yourself sifting through antique treasures in Notting Hill or sipping coffee after a bout of shopping in hipster Shoreditch, your time here will be remarkable. To make it a legit Brit experience, why not get up close & personal with the most famous clock of them all, Big Ben, before bunking down with board games & beers in a cosy pub when hunger (inevitably) strikes. ( D) (B)

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of US$449. Trip starts 7:30am in London & ends approx. 8:00pm in London. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.


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DAY 9 Glasgow or London With a big love for Britain now running deep in our bloodstream, we’ll wrap up our trip after breakfast in Glasgow, or on arrival in London for those catching the train south. (B)

DAY 8 Glasgow After a castle stop in Stirling, we’ll be sliding into Glasgow, where live music & plenty of quirky characters will welcome us in traditional warm Scottish style. (B)

DAY 7 West Highlands After visiting the pastel houses & fishing ports of the Isle of Skye, we’ll carry on to the West Highlands, home of Ben Nevis - Britain’s highest mountain. (B)

DAY 6 Scottish Highlands The beautiful Scottish Highlands never fail to disappoint, complete with endless miles of rugged countryside, mystical tales, & a very elusive lake dwelling monster, who we’ll be keeping an eye out for on our Loch Ness cruise. (B, D)

DAY 4 - 5 Edinburgh After stopping at a curious wedding hotspot & a Roman Empire wall, we’ll land in the Scottish city of Edinburgh. From bagpipes to Hadrian’s Wall, this musical city will entertain us from sun up to sun down, & perhaps a little into the dark. (B) (B, D) F Dinner with haggis & bagpipes F Edinburgh castle experience DAY 3 Lake District

Endless green hills, serene lakes & streets of stone homes will be waiting for us in the Lake District. Settling into English country life, we’ll get a good taste for the slow & simple pleasures of days gone by. (B)

DAY 2 York After a drive through rolling countryside we’ll find ourselves ambling down narrow lanes exploring all York has to offer & with 2000 years of history tucked into its monuments, its offerings are nothing short of incredible. (B, D) F Evening ‘Ghost Walk’

DAY 1 London to Liverpool This morning you’ll meet up with the Contiki team & sweep through the very best of London. Later, we’ll move on to Liverpool where Beatlemania & football will send us into an excited flurry. (D)


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boat cruise of

stunning Loch Ness



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS


accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS8

8 breakfasts (B),

4 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 12

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART LONDON & FINISH GLASGOW OR LONDON CODE: BBBR

F Edinburgh Castle

Experience, Edinburgh

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

START

START LONDON & FINISH GLASGOW OR LONDON CODE: WWBR WINTER 2018/19


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. BBBR - Summer 2018 - 9 days Single room supplement of US$405. WWBR - Winter 2018/19 - 9 days Single room supplement of US$385. Trip starts 7:30am (7:00am in winter) in London & ends approx. 8:00am in Glasgow or 2:30pm in London if you have chosen to take the train. Add US$110 to take the train from Glasgow to London. ● These trips will be in Edinburgh during the Festival & Military Tattoo (tickets not included). ◆ This trip will be in Edinburgh during Hogmanay. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a wider adventure. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the Great Britain & Ireland trip. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.114. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.


Apr 06 Apr 14 May08 May16 Jun 01 Jun 09 Jun 19 Jun 27 Jul 03 Jul 11 Aug 03 ● Aug 11 Aug 14 ● Aug 22 Sep 07 Sep 15 Oct 05 Oct 13Apr 13 Apr 21 May11 May19 Jun 05 Jun 13 Jun 22 Jun 30 Jul 13 Jul 21 Aug 10 ● Aug 18 Aug 17 ● Aug 25 Sep 14 Sep 22 Oct 12 Oct 20Apr 20 Apr 28 May18 May26 Jun 08 Jun 16 Jun 26 Jul 04 Jul 20 Jul 28 Aug 28 Sep 05 Sep 18 Sep 26Apr 27 May05 May22 May30 Jun 29 Jul 07 Jul 31 ● Aug 08 Aug 31 Sep 08 Sep 28 Oct 06


Oct 19 Oct 27 Nov 09 Nov 17 Dec 07 Dec 15 Dec 21 ★ Dec 29 Dec 28 ◆ Jan 05 Jan 04 Jan 12 Jan 18 Jan 26 Feb 01 Feb 09 Mar 01 Mar 09Oct 26 Nov 03 Nov 23 Dec 01 Dec 14 ★ Dec 22 Dec 27 ◆ Jan 04 2019 Jan 11 Jan 19 Feb 15 Feb 23 Mar 15 Mar 23

SCOTLAND6 DAYS

Try everything Scottish on our 6-day trip. For full details, dates & prices see our website. Code: BBSC. Single supplement US$255. Code: WWSC. Single supplement US$255.Visit contiki.com/scotland

FROM US$955PP

FROM US$160PD



WEST HIGHLANDS

Cliffs of Moher

Blarney

Loch NessIsle of Skye

London

Hadrian’s Wall

Gretna Green

Larne

Holyhead

Kilkenny

Stirling

St Andrews

Giant’s Causeway

CORK

YORK

GLASGOW

GALWAY

EDINBURGH

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

LAKE DISTRICT

6

7

8

13

10

3

2

1

4

1516

BELFAST LONDONDERRY

14

11LIVERPOOL

DUBLIN9

IRISH SEA

SCOTLAND

N.IRELAND

ENGLAND

WALES

REP. OF

IRELAND

STARTEND

Places visited

Itinerary day1

DUBLIN IRELAND

BRITISH HISTORY & CULTURE COMBINED WITH IRISH LANDSCAPE & GUINNESS

GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND#

GBIR

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• Follow in the footsteps of The Beatles on our locally guided Magical Mystery Tour

• Spot ‘Nessie’ on a boat cruise of stunning Loch Ness



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

NIGHTS IN HOTELS15 nights twin-share hotel

accommodation15

15 breakfasts (B),

8 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 23

CONTIKI.COM/BRITAIN-IRELAND

F Guinness Storehouse

Tour, Dublin

F Traditional dinner with

haggis & bagpipes,

Edinburgh

F Edinburgh Castle

Experience, Edinburgh

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

HOW MUCH & WHEN

SUMMER 2018 START LONDON & FINISH LONDON CODE: BBUK

8:00PM LONDON END

DAY 16 Dublin to London We ferry across the Irish Sea to Wales & travel back to London where the trip ends. (B)

DAY 15 Dublin Today we arrive in the nation’s capital. Guinness stew? Don’t mind if we do… (B) F Guinness Storehouse visit F Irish dinner & dancing evening

DAY 14 Belfast Today we’ll encounter one of Irelands greats, the incredible Giant’s Causeway, before Belfast.. (B) F Titanic Museum visit

DAY 13 Londonderry We’ll wind back the clock & soak up some 17th century Irish history. (B,D) F Locally guided walking tour including the Bogside Murals

DAY 11 - 12 Galway We’ll pass the incredible Cliffs of Moher & go deep on Irish traditions at Blarney Castle. (B)(B,D) F Boat ride to the Aran Islands (summer only)

DAY 10 Cork Making our way to Cork, we’ll stop in Kilkenny where we can munch down some lunch. (B,D) F Jameson Whiskey Distillery

DAY 9 Dublin After a short bout on the sea, we’ll plonk our feet onto Irish soil. Travelling through County Meath to Dublin. (B,D)

DAY 8 Glasgow After a castle stop in Stirling, we’ll be sliding into Glasgow. (B)

DAY 7 West Highlands After visiting the pastel houses & fishing ports of the Isle of Skye, we’ll carry on to the West Highlands. (B)

DAY 6 Scottish Highlands The beautiful Scottish Highlands never fail to disappoint. Spot Nessie on our Loch Ness cruise. (B,D)

DAY 4 - 5 Edinburgh After stopping at a curious wedding hotspot & Hadrian’s Wall, we’ll land in Edinburgh. (B)(B,D) F Edinburgh castle experience F Dinner with haggis & bagpipes

DAY 3 Lake District Endless green hills, serene lakes & streets of stone homes in the Lake District. (B)

DAY 2 York After a drive through rolling countryside, we’ll find ourselves exploring York. (B,D) F Evening ‘Ghost Walk’

DAY 1 London to Liverpool Meet up with the team & sweep through the best of London. Later on to Liverpool. (D)

7:30AM LONDON START

LONDON DAY TRIPS

Stonehenge, Bath or the home of the Queen, Windsor Castle - sound like you? Bag a bargain & take advantage of our great deals on day trips from London. It’s easy: book on arrival at Contiki’s Basement, London. Visit contiki.com/day-trips

WINTER 2018/19 START LONDON & FINISH LONDON CODE: WWUK


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. BBUK - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$669. WWUK - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$665. Trip starts 7:30am (7:00am in winter) in London & ends approx. 8:00pm in London. This trip is a combination trip where travellers who have booked the England & Scotland only section return to London on Day 9 & those who have booked the Ireland only section join on Day 9. Those who have booked the Scotland & Ireland only section join in Edinburgh on Day 4. ● These trips will be in Edinburgh during the Festival & Military Tattoo (tickets not included). ◆ This trip will be in Edinburgh during Hogmanay. Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.


Apr 06 Apr 21 May08 May23 Jun 01 Jun 16 Jun 19 Jul 04 Jul 03 Jul 18 Aug 03 ● Aug 18 Aug 14 ● Aug 29 Sep 07 Sep 22 Oct 05 Oct 20Apr 13 Apr 28 May11 May26 Jun 05 Jun 20 Jun 22 Jul 07 Jul 13 Jul 28 Aug 10 ● Aug 25 Aug 17 ● Sep 01 Sep 14 Sep 29 Oct 12 Oct 27Apr 20 May05 May18 Jun 02 Jun 08 Jun 23 Jun 26 Jul 11 Jul 20 Aug 04 Aug 28 Sep 12 Sep 18 Oct 03Apr 27 May12 May22 Jun 06 Jun 29 Jul 14 Jul 31 ● Aug 15 Aug 31 Sep 15 Sep 28 Oct 13


Oct 19 Nov 03 Nov 09 Nov 24 Dec 07 Dec 22 Dec 21 ★ Jan 05 Dec 28 ◆ Jan 12 Jan 04 Jan 19 Jan 18 Feb 02 Feb 01 Feb 16 Mar 01 Mar 16 Mar 15 Mar 30Oct 26 Nov 10 Nov 23 Dec 08 Dec 14 ★ Dec 29 Dec 27 ◆ Jan 11 2019 Jan 11 Jan 26 Feb 15 Mar 02

Cliffs of Moher

Giant’s Causeway

Kilkenny

Blarney

CORK

DUBLIN

BELFAST

LONDONDERRY

GALWAY

5

6

83

2

REP. OF

IRELAND

N.IRELAND

STARTEND

1

Places visited

Itinerary day

Start city

End city

1

CLIFFS OF MOHER IRELAND

LEPRECHAUNS, GUINNESS & GALWAY GIRLS. THE FULL IRISH EXPERIENCE AWAITS

IRELAND

HOW MUCH & WHEN

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START DUBLIN & FINISH DUBLIN CODE: BBIR

CONTIKI.COM/IRELAND

4:30PM DUBLIN

8AM DUBLIN END

DAY 8 Dublin The laughter & leprechaun jokes will come to an end today. You’ll say your teary goodbyes & pray that a bit of Irish luck reunites you all in the not too distant future. (B)

DAY 7 Dublin Back in Dublin, we’ll have the chance to dive head first into the city we sampled on day one. Markets, museums, & plenty of four leaf clover fun will keep us busy in the nation’s capital. (B) F Guinness Storehouse Visit

DAY 6 Belfast Today we’ll encounter one of Irelands greats, the incredible Giant’s Causeway, before moving on to Belfast. Here we’ll uncover a city transforming itself from a troubled past, discovering instead a rough diamond that offers up cool sites & nightlife aplenty. (B) F Titanic Museum visit

DAY 5 Londonderry Later in Londonderry, we’ll wind back the clock & soak up some 17th century Irish history. With the knowledge we’ll walk away with, you could swear the walls of this walled city could talk. (B, D) F Locally guided walking tour including the Bogside Murals

DAY 3 - 4 Galway Cruising out of Cork, we’ll pass the ever incredible Cliffs of Moher & go deep on Irish traditions at Blarney Castle. Our destination of Galway will delight us to no end, serving up all things quintessentially Irish – not least some Gaelic chit chat. (B) (B, D) F Boat ride to the Aran Islands (summer only)

DAY 2 Cork Today, we’ll head out of Dublin with no remorse, knowing we’ll be back for more of it at the end of the trip. Making our way to Cork, we’ll stop in Kilkenny where we can explore the cute town & munch down some lunch. (B, D) F Jameson Whiskey Distillery

DAY 1 Dublin Today you’ll check in to your hotel & start getting acquainted with all things Irish! In the afternoon, the team will join forces, excited for the Emerald Isle adventures that sit ahead. (D)


• Visit Blarney Castle

& kiss the famous

Blarney Stone

• Entry to the

magical Cliffs of

Moher



accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS7

7 breakfasts (B),

4 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 11

ESSENTIALSSee p.176 for more info on

our essentials.

F Londonderry Walking

Tour

F Irish Dinner & Dancing

evening, Dublin

FREE TIME ADD-ONS SCOTLAND & IRELAND13 DAYS

SUMMER 2018

START

START DUBLIN & FINISH DUBLIN CODE: WWIR WINTER 2018/19


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. BBIR - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$379. WWIR - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$365. Trip starts 4:30pm in Dublin & ends approx. 8:00am in Dublin. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the Great Britain & Ireland. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.114. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.

US$1515 US$1545 US$1575 US$1545Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End

Apr 07 Apr 14 May05 May12 May30 Jun 06 Jun 16 Jun 23 Jul 07 Jul 14 Jul 28 Aug 04 Aug 11 Aug 18 Sep 01 Sep 08 Sep 22 Sep 29 Oct 20 Oct 27Apr 14 Apr 21 May12 May19 Jun 02 Jun 09 Jun 23 Jun 30 Jul 11 Jul 18 Aug 04 Aug 11 Aug 15 Aug 22 Sep 05 Sep 12 Sep 26 Oct 03Apr 21 Apr 28 May16 May23 Jun 09 Jun 16 Jun 27 Jul 04 Jul 14 Jul 21 Aug 08 Aug 15 Aug 18 Aug 25 Sep 08 Sep 15 Sep 29 Oct 06Apr 28 May05 May19 May26 Jun 13 Jun 20 Jun 30 Jul 07 Jul 21 Jul 28 Aug 22 Aug 29 Sep 15 Sep 22 Oct 06 Oct 13

May26 Jun 02 Jul 04 Jul 11 Jul 25 Aug 01 Aug 25 Sep 01 Sep 19 Sep 26 Oct 13 Oct 20


Oct 27 Nov 03 Nov 03 Nov 10 Dec 01 ★ Dec 08 Dec 15 ★ Dec 22 2019 Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 23 Mar 02 Mar 16 Mar 23Nov 10 Nov 17 Dec 08 ★ Dec 15 Dec 22 ★ Dec 29 Jan 04 Jan 11 Jan 26 Feb 02 Mar 09 Mar 16 Mar 23 Mar 30Nov 17 Nov 24 Dec 29 Jan 05 Jan 05 Jan 12 Feb 09 Feb 16

Add 5 days to your trip & get a slice of Scotland too. For full details, dates & prices see our website. Code: BBED. Single supplement US$595. Code: WWED. Single supplement US$565.Visit contiki.com/scotland-ireland

FROM US$2125PP

FROM US$164PD



Pamplona

Zaragoza

San Sebastian3

8

10 12

561

LISBON

MADRID

BARCELONASALAMANCA

BILBAO

PORTO

SPAIN

PORTUGAL

END

START

Places visited

Itinerary day1

LISBON PORTUGAL

SYMMETRICAL CITIES, GOLDEN COASTLINES & SUN DRENCHED DAYS

FIESTAS & SIESTAS

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART BARCELONA & FINISH MADRID CODE: BBFS

CONTIKI.COM/FIESTAS-SIESTAS

8:00AM MADRID END

DAY 10 - 12 Madrid From rooftop bars to 1920’s architecture, Madrid holds an unassuming charm & multi-layered persona that’s hard to resist. We’ll bunker down here for the rest of our trip, getting acquainted with every nook & cranny. You’ll be guided by our city tour, & can chose to venture beyond the city skirts to the medieval walled city of Toledo. We’ll then top things off with an optional farewell Española dinner. (B, D) (B) (B) F Visit Valley of the Fallen F Farewell dinner

DAY 8 - 9 Lisbon Travelling south along the Atlantic, we’ll stop at the Venetian esque boat town of Aveiro, en route to the capital. Once in Lisbon’s mosaic tiled streets of pastelarias & antique stores, we’ll take lazy strolls & dine for hours to enjoy the pace of the city. You can find the secret haunts on a sightseeing tour, & find a mountain of castles & secret gardens by venturing to Sintra. (B, D) (B) F Dine with the locals seafood feast

DAY 6 - 7 Porto Slapping on our sunny Portuguese attitudes, we’ll cross the border & find ourselves in an iconic town best known for its port wine. Alive with galleries & coffee shops, the terracotta washed city of Porto is basically a dream. We’ll find heritage in the old wooden tram that rattles along the streets & in the UNESCO stamped alleys of Ribeira. You’re absolute must do whilst here? It has to be the Duoro River Cruise. (B, D) (B) F Cruise on the River Duoro F Local dinner

DAY 5 Salamanca An archive of the Spanish Civil War with breathtaking architecture & a picturesque river setting, the village come city of Salamanca is quite the beauty. We’ll walk through the UNESCO World Heritage Site Old City, see the ancient Cathedral Vieja, & bask in the sun of Casco Historico. (B)

DAY 3 - 4 Bilbao Eager to absorb as much as we can, we’ll pit-stop in the ancient Roman town of Zaragoza en route to Bilbao. The capital of Spain’s Vizcaya province & home to the architectural masterpiece of the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao is bohemian beauty at its finest. We’ll play in the Bay of Biscay & stroll the streets of Pamplona. (B, D) (B)

DAY 1 - 2 Barcelona We’ll join up & kick off in the sultry Spanish city of Barcelona. Exploring the Gothic Quarter, La Rambla & beyond, we won’t leave a pocket of this sizzling city uncovered. Churros & sangria enjoyed at rooftop bars & cosy cafés – we’ll take it all, with a side portion of paella. ( D) (B) F Bike ride F Flamenco dinner & show

6:00PM BARCELONA

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• Tour of Barcelona

Gothic Quater

• Visit to the Madrid

Palace

• Salamanca Walking

Tour



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

11 nights twin or

triple-share hotel

accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS11

11 breakfasts (B),

5 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 16

F Barcelona Bike Ride

F Visit Cascais & Sintra

F Madrid Farewell Dinner

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

NEW

SUMMER 2018

START

MIX & MATCH

See more & save more! This trip will Mix & Match with the Spain, Morocco & Portugal trip p.121. You’ll save 5% with our Multi-trip discount. See p.13.

START BARCELONA & FINISH MADRID CODE: WWFS WINTER 2018/19


May16 May27 May30 Jun 10 Jun 13 Jun 24 Jun 27 Jul 08 Jul 11 Jul 22 Jul 25 Aug 05 Aug 08 Aug 19 Sep 05 Sep 16

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). BBFS - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$799. WWFS - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$705. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in Barcelona & ends approx. 8:00am in Madrid. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

US$1949 US$2045 US$1949Start End Start End Start End

Nov 13 Nov 24 Dec 20 Dec 31 Mar 12 Mar 23



Pompeii

Vatican City

Pisa

Isle of Capri

Cinque Terre

Apennine Mountains

Lake Garda

Verona

Chianti Region

Mt. Vesuvius

VENICE

ITALIAN RIVIERA

MILAN

ROME

FLORENCE

SORRENTO

8

9

10

4

1

2

6

12

IONIAN SEA

ITALY

STARTEND

Places visited

Itinerary day 1

MILAN ITALY

SAY CIAO TO ITALIAN LIVING IN THE LIKES OF CINQUE TERRE, CAPRI & VENICE

SIMPLY ITALY#

SIMPLY

ITALY

IN-D

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PLORER

CONTIKI.COM/SIMPLY-ITALY



sightseeing tour

• Enjoy a glass of

Prosecco overlooking

the Bay of Naples

• Day trip to the Isle of

Capri



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

11 nights twin or

triple-share hotel

accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS11

11 breakfasts (B),

3 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 14

F Cruise around the

Isle of Capri, Sorrento

(summer only)

F Tuscan Evening,

Florence

F Burano Island Cruise &

Dinner, Venice

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

HOW MUCH & WHENSUMMER 2018 START ROME & FINISH ROME CODE: BBSY

boutique Local

Like the look of this trip but craving a little more luxe when it comes to accommodation? Head to p.71. to see how you can do this exact trip staying only in Boutique Hotels. See how much & when for dates & prices.

WWW.CONTIKI.COM/BOUTIQUE-LOCAL

boutique Local

MIX & MATCH

Keen to see more & save more?Use low cost airlines to fly to Athens - this trip will Mix & Match with Greek Island Hopping p.108-109. You’ll save 5% with our Multi-trip discount. See p.13.

8AM ROME END

DAY 12 Rome Bursting with appreciation for this remarkable country, we’ll drink our final espressos & say our farewells. (B)

DAY 10 - 11 Rome We’ll head back to Rome via the Leaning Tower of Pisa & the Appenine Mountains. Continuing our love affair with the capital, a whirl of monuments, café culture & passionate conversation - così italiano! (B)(B) F Emperors & Gladiators Inc. Colosseum

DAY 9 Italian Riviera The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cinque Terre will keep our day colourful as we soak up the towns of Monterosso & Portovenere. (B)

DAY 8 Milan Waltzing around with eyes wide open, we’ll find that high-end shopping & enviable street style isn’t all this hotspot has to offer. (B)

DAY 6 - 7 Venice We’ll make a stop at the Romeo & Juliet setting of Verona en route to Venice. Here we’ll spend two nights ogling over picturesque canals & art-filled palazzi, with a private boat ride to the islands topping it all off. (B)(B) F Gondola Ride F Burano Island Cruise & Dinner F Venice walking tour with cicchetti

DAY 4 - 5 Florence Our day trip to Capri will be filled with natural beauty, cliff-side swims, & café hopping in the hillside town of Anacapri. (B) F Tuscan Evening

DAY 3 Capri Our day trip to Capri will be filled with natural beauty, cliff-side swims, & café hopping in the hillside town of Anacapri. (B)

DAY 2 Sorrento Cruising out of Rome we’ll make our way to the Vatican City & St Peter’s. We’ll roll toward the bay of Naples, where we’ll sip a sunset drink by the seaside. (B,D)

DAY 1 Rome Check in to your hotel before the team unites in the afternoon. We’ll hit the streets for some sightseeing, with the Trevi Fountain & Piazza Navona being just two highlights on the list. (D)

Please note: Please note: Days 1 & 12 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

4PM ROME START

WINTER 2018/19 START ROME & FINISH ROME CODE: WWSY START ROME & FINISH ROME CODE: BBBL

DEPARTURES


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). BBSY - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$705. WWSY - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$715. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. ● Boutique Local departure code: BBIB. Single room supplement of US$1145. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.

Jul 29 ● Aug 09Jun 20 ● Jul 01Start EndStart End

US$2925 US$2925

Dec 20 ★ Dec 31 2019 Dec 27 Jan 07 Jan 06 Jan 17

Jan 27 Feb 07Mar 10 Mar 21

Nov 25 Dec 06Dec 09 ★ Dec 20

Oct 21 Nov 01Oct 28 Nov 08

Start EndStart EndStart End Start End Start End

US$2025 US$1975 US$2075 US$1919


Apr 01 Apr 12 May13 May24 May20 May31 Jun 17 Jun 28 Jul 01 Jul 12 Jul 18 Jul 29 Aug 12 Aug 23 Aug 26 Sep 06 Sep 12 Sep 23Apr 15 Apr 26 May27 Jun 07 Jun 20 ● Jul 01 Jul 04 Jul 15 Jul 22 Aug 02 Aug 19 Aug 30 Sep 02 Sep 13 Sep 16 Sep 27Apr 29 May10 Jun 03 Jun 14 Jun 24 Jul 05 Jul 08 Jul 19 Jul 29 ● Aug 09 Sep 05 Sep 16 Sep 23 Oct 04

Jun 10 Jun 21 Jun 27 Jul 08 Jul 15 Jul 26 Aug 05 Aug 16 Sep 09 Sep 20 Sep 30 Oct 11

Vatican City

Pisa

Verona

San Gimignano

Apennine Mountains

Chianti Region

VENICE

ROME

FLORENCE3

6

1

8ITALY

STARTEND

END

Places visited

Itinerary day

Optional end city

1

TUSCANY ITALY

A RICH, AUTHENTIC, CREAMY, FULL FLAVOUR OF THE MOST BELLISSIMO ITALIAN CITIES

ITALIAN ESPRESSO#

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HOW MUCH & WHENSTART ROME & FINISH VENICE OR ROME CODE: BBHI

CONTIKI.COM/ESPRESSO

4PM ROME

8AM VENICE OR 6PM ROME END

DAY 8 Venice Today we’ll say our teary goodbyes through new-found Italian phrases, either here in Venice or later in Rome if you’re hitching a free ride back to the capital. (B)

DAY 6 - 7 Venice The Leaning Tower of Pisa & the Romeo & Juliet setting of Verona will lead us along a trail of magic en route to Venice. Here we’ll spend two nights ogling over picturesque canals, art-filled palazzi, & the boutique beauty of this floating city. (B) (B) F Burano Dinner & Cruise

DAY 3 - 5 Florence Basking beneath the Tuscan sun, we’ll go deep in to the city of Florence; taking in the masterpieces of Michelangelo’s home, shopping along Ponte Vecchio, & taking to the outskirts to sip Chianti wine in the hillside. From secret streets to sacred art, we’ll uncover all of it. (B, D) (B) (B) F Tuscan Evening

DAY 1 - 2 Rome Today you’ll check-in to your hotel before the team unites in the afternoon. Putting no delay on the Italian immersion, we’ll hit the streets for some sightseeing, with the Trevi Fountain & Piazza Navona being just two highlights on the list. Vespas, pasta & many espressos; we won’t miss a bit. (D) (B) F Cooking Class & Dinner

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sightseeing tour

• Locally guided tour

of the Vatican

museums



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS


hotel accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS7

7 breakfasts (B),

2 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 9

Please note: Days 1 & 8 (ending in Venice) have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

F Emperors & Gladiators

Inc. Colosseum, Rome

F Tuscan Evening,

Florence


FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

START

MIX & MATCH

See more & save more! Use low cost airlines to fly to Greece. This trip will Mix & Match with Greek Island Hopping p.108-109 trip. Or head to Berlin & connect with the Eastern Road trip p.45. You’ll save 5% with our Multi-trip discount. See p.13.

START ROME & FINISH VENICE OR ROME CODE: WWHI WINTER 2018/19


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). BBHI - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$495. WWHI - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$475. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Venice or approx 6:00pm in Rome. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.


Apr 07 Apr 14 May05 May12 May19 May26 Jun 09 Jun 16 Jun 16 Jun 23 Jun 30 Jul 07 Jul 28 Aug 04 Aug 25 Sep 01 Sep 15 Sep 22Apr 21 Apr 28 May21 May28 Jun 23 Jun 30 Jul 07 Jul 14 Aug 04 Aug 11 Sep 01 Sep 08 Sep 22 Sep 29

May26 Jun 02 Jun 25 Jul 02 Jul 14 Jul 21 Aug 11 Aug 18 Sep 08 Sep 15


Oct 20 Oct 27 Nov 03 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 Dec 15 ★ Dec 22 Dec 27 Jan 03 Dec 29 Jan 05 Jan 12 Jan 19 Mar 02 Mar 09 Mar 16 Mar 23


Pyrenees Mountains

Tarifa

San Sebastian

ZaragozaSegovia

Denia

Sierra Nevada Mountains

Atlas Mountains

AlgecirasGibraltar

Casablanca

Rabat

Tangier

9

11

13

16

18

2021

GRANADA

LISBON

MADRID

SEVILLE

ASSILAHFEZ

MARRAKECH

IBIZA

BILBAO

BARCELONA

PAMPLONA

5

1

7

43

15

SPAIN

MOROCCO

PORTUGAL

STARTEND

Places visited

Itinerary day1

MARRAKECH MOROCCO

EXPERIENCE ALL SPAIN, PORTUGAL & MOROCCO HAVE TO OFFER

IBERIAN PENINSULA & MOROCCO#

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IN-D

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HOW MUCH & WHENSTART MADRID & FINISH MADRID CODE: IBPMO

CONTIKI.COM/IBERIANPENINSULA-MOROCCO

6PM MADRID

8AM MADRID END

DAY 21 End Madrid With far too many tapas tucked under our belts, we’ll say goodbye to our newly beloved Contiki fam. Our trip will come to an end after breakfast, but our love affair with this part of the world never will. (B)

DAY 20 Madrid Leaving the tiled town behind, we’ll take a border hop back to Spain. Later we’ll arrive in the capital of Madrid where we’ll have one final fiesta together to toast a great trip. (B)

DAY 18 - 19 Lisbon Arriving in Portugal’s capital we’ll be mesmerized by this laid-back city of wooden trams & tiled home-fronts. For two nights we’ll be wooed by fresh seafood & dreamy sunsets by Lisbon’s Golden Gate. (B, D) (B) F Portuguese Dinner

DAY 16 - 17 Seville Waving goodbye to Africa, we’ll wind our way north in search of Seville. 13th Century architecture & one of the world’s biggest cathedrals will fill our time. (B,D)(B) F Eat, Speak, Love

DAY 15 Assilah Cruise through Casablanca, seeing the seaside Hassan II’s Mosque & visiting the capital of Rabat. After a Kasbah & King’s Palace, we’ll crash out in Assilah. (B, D)

DAY 13 - 14 Marrakech Passing the incredible oasis of Ifrane & the famous Atlas Mountains, we’ll move on to Marrakech. Soak up the souks, visit Koutoubia Mosque & sift through kilos of delicate silver jewels. (B, D) (B)

DAY 11 - 12 Fez We’ll travel across the Strait of Gibraltar into the Rif Mountains to Fez. Here we’ll explore the bustling Medina, see the Royal Palace, & haggle like pros for handmade carpets. (B, D) (B) F Welcome to Morocco Dinner & Show

DAY 9 - 10 Granada This morning we’ll board a fast ferry back to the Spanish mainland. A fabled palace, atmospheric streets & tapas aplenty will keep us entertained in this old-school city. (B) (B, D) F Tour of Albaicin & Royal Chapel

DAY 7 - 8 Ibiza Switching from ancient streets to strobe lights, we’ll board a flight for the world’s party capital, Ibiza. (B) (B)

DAY 5 - 6 Barcelona Roaming beachside Barcelona will call for many sangrias – just to cool down, of course – & a churro or 12 for more energy. (B, D) (B) F Flamenco Show with Dinner

DAY 4 Pamplona After lounging around in San Sebastian, taking sea dips & eating pinxtos, we’ll slide our Spanish selves along to Pamplona. Here we’ll soak up a city famed for its San Fermin festival & the immortal words of Ernest Hemingway. (B)

DAY 3 Bilbao Today we’ll take the slow track to Bilbao so we can take in Segovia. Later in Bilbao, Spain’s emerging hub of culture & cool, you’ll have time to head to the iconic Guggenheim Art Museum. (B, D)

DAY 1 - 2 Madrid Packed with both traditional charm & a modern vibrancy, two nights roaming Madrid’s diverse neighbourhoods & lively plazas will have us hooked. (D) (B)


• Explore the Palace

of the Spanish

Royal Family on our

locally guided tour

in Madrid

• Guided local tour &

visit the Bahia

Palace in Marrakech


Local Guide in Morocco,


on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

20 nights twin or

triple-share hotel

accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTEL20

20 breakfasts (B),

9 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 29


F Valley of the Fallen,

Madrid

F Bike Tour, Barcelona

F Guided Tour to Sintra

& Cascais

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

START

START MADRID & FINISH MADRID CODE: WIBP WINTER 2018/19


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). IBPMO - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$1355. WIBP - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$1125. Trip starts 6:00pm in Madrid & ends approx. 8:00am in Madrid. Winter dates feature a slightly modified 20-day itinerary, 1 night in Valencia instead of 2 nights in Ibiza & 1 less (D). Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.


Apr 30 May20 May07 May27 May21 Jun 10 Jun 11 Jul 01 Jun 18 Jul 08 Jul 09 Jul 29 Jul 23 Aug 12 Aug 27 Sep 16 Sep 17 Oct 07May28 Jun 17 Jun 25 Jul 15 Jul 14 Aug 03 Jul 30 Aug 19 Sep 03 Sep 23 Sep 24 Oct 14Jun 04 Jun 24 Jul 02 Jul 22 Jul 16 Aug 05 Aug 13 Sep 02 Sep 10 Sep 30


Oct 22 Nov 10 Nov 05 Nov 24 Nov 19 Dec 08 Dec 22 Jan 10 Dec 26 Jan 14 Jan 02 Jan 21 Feb 11 Mar 02 Mar 18 Apr 06



Pyrenees Mountains

San Sebastian

Zaragoza

Segovia

Gibraltar

Toledo


SEVILLEGRANADA

IBIZA

MADRID

BILBAO

CORDOBA

BARCELONA

PAMPLONA

3

5

1 13 14

9

7

12

11

4

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

SPAIN

STARTEND

Places visited

Itinerary day1

SEVILLE SPAIN

DELVE INTO SIESTAS, SANGRIA, SPANISH CITIES & THE SUN, SAND & SOUNDS OF IBIZA LIFE

SPANISH SPREE#

SPA

NIS

HSP

REE

IN-D

EPTH

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• Explore the Palace

of the Spanish

Royal Family on our

locally guided tour

in Madrid


of the Alhambra



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS


triple-share hotel

accommodation

13

13 breakfasts (B),

4 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 17

CONTIKI.COM/SPAIN

F Valley of the Fallen,

Madrid

F Bike Tour, Barcelona

F Guided Rock Tour,

Gibraltar

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

HOW MUCH & WHENSUMMER 2018 START MADRID & FINISH MADRID CODE: BBEH

8AM MADRID END

DAY 14 Madrid We’ll say goodbye to our newly beloved Contiki fam. Our trip will come to an end after breakfast. (B)

DAY 13 Madrid Taking to the hill-top town of Toledo, we’ll meander through medieval buildings & mosques. Later we’ll cruise back to Madrid, with one final fiesta to toast a great trip. (B) F Traditional Madrileños Dinner

DAY 12 Cordoba Cobbled lanes, storybook balconies & an ancient mosque will be ours to explore for the night. (B)

DAY 11 Seville 13th Century architecture & one of the world’s biggest cathedrals will fill our time in this quintessentially Spanish city. (B) F Gibraltar Guided Rock Tour

DAY 9 - 10 Granada This morning we’ll board a fast ferry, taking the ocean option back to the Spanish mainland. A fabled palace, atmospheric streets & tapas aplenty will keep us entertained in this old-school city. (B)(B,D) F Tour of Albaicin & Royal Chapel

DAY 7 - 8 Ibiza Switching from ancient streets to strobe lights, we’ll board a flight for the world’s party capital, Ibiza. Those not fussed on 6am dance floor sessions will find no shortage of gorgeous beaches & water sports that abound the island. (B)(B)

DAY 5 - 6 Barcelona Roaming beachside Barcelona will call for many sangrias – just to cool down, of course – & a churro or 12 for more energy. From the Gothic Quarter to the La Rambla district, we won’t leave a pocket of this sizzling city uncovered. (B,D)(B) F Flamenco Show with Dinner

DAY 4 Pamplona After lounging around in San Sebastian taking sea dips & eating pinxtos, we’ll slide along to Pamplona. (B)

DAY 3 Bilbao Today we’ll take the slow track to Bilbao so we can take in Segovia. Later in Spain’s emerging hub of culture & cool, you’ll have plenty of time to explore. (B,D)

6PM MADRID

DAY 1 - 2 Madrid After checking in to your hotel you’ll be free to start exploring before the team unites later in the day. Packed with both traditional charm & a modern vibrancy, two nights roaming Madrid’s diverse neighbourhoods & lively plazas will have us hooked. (D)(B)

START

MIX & MATCH

See more & save more! Use low cost airlines to fly to Italy & Greece. This trip will Mix & Match with Simply Italy p.117, or Greek Island Hopping p.108-109. You’ll save 5% with our Multi-trip discount. See p.13.

WINTER 2018/19 START MADRID & FINISH MADRID CODE: WWEH


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). BBEH - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$1035. WWEH - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$765. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in Madrid & ends approx. 8:00am in Madrid. Note: This trip is part of the epic Iberian Peninsula & Morocco adventure so you’ll be waving goodbye to some of your new pals as they continue on with this separate journey. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. Winter departures feature a slightly modified itinerary. 2 nights in Madrid (D)(B), Bilbao 1 night (B), Pamplona 1 night (B), Barcelona 2 nights (B)(D)(B), Valencia 1 night (B), Granada 2 nights (B)(B)(D), Seville 2 nights (B)(D)(B), Cordoba 1 night (B), Madrid 1 night (B). For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.


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Jun 04 Jun 17 Jul 02 Jul 15 Jul 16 Jul 29 Jul 28 Aug 10 Aug 20 Sep 02 Sep 10 Sep 23Jun 11 Jun 24 Jul 04 Jul 17 Jul 18 Jul 31 Jul 30 Aug 12 Sep 17 Sep 30


Oct 22 Nov 04 Nov 05 Nov 18 Nov 19 Dec 02 Dec 22 Jan 04 Dec 26 Jan 08 Jan 02 Jan 15 Feb 11 Feb 24 Mar 18 Mar 31


AlgecirasTarifa

Tangier


Atlas Mountains

Toledo

Gibraltar

Rabat

Casablanca

7

5

9

310

12

11415

GRANADA

LISBON

MADRID

SEVILLE

ASSILAH

FEZ

MARRAKECH

ATLANTIC

OCEAN

SPAIN

MOROCCO

PORTUGAL

STARTEND

Places visited

Itinerary day1

LISBON PORTUGAL

2 WEEKS, 2 CONTINENTS & UNLIMITED AMOUNTS OF SOUKS, PAELLA & PIRI PIRI CHICKEN

SPAIN, MOROCCO & PORTUGAL#

SPAIN

MO

RO

CCO

PO

RTU

GA

LIN

-DEPTH

EXPLO

RER

CONTIKI.COM/SPAINMOROCCO-PORTUGAL


• Locally guided tour of Granada’s Alhambra Palace

• Guided local tour of the Medina of Fez

• Guided local tour & visit the Bahia Palace in Marrakech



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

14 nights twin or

triple-share hotel

accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS14

14 breakfasts (B),

7 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 21

F Tour of Albacin & Royal

Chapel, Granada

F Welcome to Morocco

dinner & show, Fez

F Flamenco show with

dinner, Seville

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

HOW MUCH & WHENSUMMER 2018 START MADRID & FINISH MADRID CODE: BBMP

8AM MADRID END

DAY 15 Madrid With far too many tapas tucked under our belts, we’ll say goodbye to our newly beloved travel pals. Our trip will come to an end after breakfast, but our love affair with this part of the world never will. (B)

DAY 14 Madrid Leaving the tiled town behind, we’ll take a border hop back to Spain. Later we’ll arrive in the capital of Madrid where we’ll have one final fiesta together to toast a great trip. (B)

DAY 12 - 13 Lisbon Arriving in Portugal’s capital, we’ll be mesmerized by this laid-back city of wooden trams & tiled home-fronts. For two nights we’ll be wooed by fresh seafood & dreamy sunsets by Lisbon’s Golden Gate. (B, D) (B) F Portuguese Dinner

DAY 10 - 11 Seville Waving goodbye to Africa, we’ll wind our way north in search of Seville. 13th Century architecture & one of the world’s biggest cathedrals will fill our time in this quintessentially Spanish city. (B, D) (B) F Eat, Speak, Love F Walking Tour inc. Bullring

DAY 9 Assilah Missing not a beat of this country, we’ll cruise through Casablanca seeing the seaside Hassan II’s Mosque & visiting the capital of Rabat. After a Kasbah & King’s Palace, we’ll crash out in Assilah. (B, D)

DAY 7 - 8 Marrakech Passing the incredible oasis of Ifrane & the famous Atlas Mountains, we’ll move on to Marrakech. Here you’ll be free to soak up the souks, visit Koutoubia Mosque & sift through kilos of delicate silver jewels. Conclude it all with a hammam ritual for ultimate travel bliss. (B, D) (B)

DAY 5 - 6 Fez Sliding through the seas that divide Europe & Africa, we’ll travel across the Strait of Gibraltar before crossing the Rif Mountains into Fez. Here in this spellbinding Moroccan city we’ll explore the bustling Medina, see the Royal Palace, & haggle like pros for handmade carpets. (B, D) (B)

DAY 3 - 4 Granada This morning we’ll admire the breathtaking Sierra Nevada mountains on the journey out of Madrid. Arriving in Granada, we’ll find an old-school city with a fabled palace, atmospheric streets & tapas aplenty. (B) (B, D)

DAY 1 - 2 Madrid After checking-in to your hotel you’ll be free to start exploring the nation’s capital before the team unites later in the day. Packed with both traditional charm & a modern vibrancy, two nights roaming Madrid’s diverse neighbourhoods & lively plazas will have us hooked. (D) (B)


6PM MADRID START

WINTER 2018/19 START MADRID & FINISH MADRID CODE: WWMP



May06 May20 May27 Jun 10 Jun 17 Jul 01 Jul 08 Jul 22 Jul 22 Aug 05 Aug 19 Sep 02 Sep 02 Sep 16 Sep 23 Oct 07May13 May27 Jun 03 Jun 17 Jun 24 Jul 08 Jul 15 Jul 29 Jul 29 Aug 12 Sep 09 Sep 23 Sep 30 Oct 14

Jun 10 Jun 24 Jul 01 Jul 15 Jul 20 Aug 03 Aug 05 Aug 19 Sep 16 Sep 30


Oct 27 Nov 10 Nov 10 Nov 24 Nov 24 Dec 08 Dec 27 Jan 10 Dec 31 Jan 14 Jan 07 Jan 21 Feb 16 Mar 02 Mar 23 Apr 06

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). BBMP - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$970. WWMP - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$825. Trip starts 6:00pm in Madrid & ends approx. 8:00am in Madrid. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. Note: What’s better than new friends? More new friends! This trip joins up with travellers from our epic Iberian Peninsula & Morocco trip so prepare for even more fun times.

Hieropolis

Troy

Gallipoli

EphesusPatmos

Rhodes

Pergamum

ATHENS

Crete

Santorini

IZMIR

ISTANBUL

CANAKKALE

PAMUKKALEKUSADASI 5610 4

3

1

AEGEAN SEA

TURKEY

GREECE

START

END

1

Places visited

Itinerary day

TURKEY & GREEK ISLAND ODYSSEY#

TURK

EYA

ND

GREE

CE

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART ISTANBUL & FINISH ATHENS CODE: BBSL

7PM ISTANBUL

8AM ATHENS END

DAY 10 Athens This morning we’ll arrive on the mainland of Greece where one final meal awaits us. You’ll then have the chance to do some final sightseeing or you can wrap your trip up straight after breakfast. (B)

DAY 9 Santorini After a sunny stopover on the island of Crete, we’ll float along to the iconic blue & white domes of Santorini. Donkeys, wineries & lazy lunches will be ours to absorb for 3 blissful nights. (B, L, D)

DAY8 Rhodes The Dodecanese Island of Rhodes offers a class in culture & history, or the chance to beach hop & party. However you choose to tackle this magical island, it will not leave you disappointed. (B, L, D) F Tour of the traditional fishing village of Lindos & the medieval city of Rhodes

DAY 6 Kusadasi Today we’ll rise & shine for a visit to Ephesus, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Later, we’ll move to the port of Kusadasi, where we can shop all things Turkish in the town’s lively bazaar. (B)

DAY 7 Patmos This morning we say goodbye to Turkey and hello to our new home on the open seas. We cruise the aquamarine seas of the Aegean to Patmos, here the afternoon is yours to explore. (B,D)

DAY 5 Pamukkale Today we’ll try to comprehend how mineral waters & calcium terraces could look so good, visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pamukkale. (B, D) F Visit to the site of the thermal pools & hot springs

DAY 4 Izmir Enjoying the journey as much as the destination, today we’ll be treading the ruins of Troy, cruising the Turkish coastline & visiting the ancient city of Pergamum. By night we’ll arrive in the city of Izmir, where a taste of the colourful nightlife is definitely on the cards. (B, D) F Guided trip of the centuries-old ruins

DAY 3 Canakkale In a more sombre mood, today we’ll pay our respects in the historic Gallipoli battlefields. Later we’ll hop continents without hitting the skies, ferrying to the Turkish city of Canakkale. Here on the Asian continent, we’ll be greeted by a quaint port city where we’ll bunker down for an evening of metaphorical & literal Turkish delights. (B, D)

DAY 1 - 2 Istanbul Arriving in Turkey’s epicentre, we’ll be welcomed by exhilarating bazaars, a mosque crafted by thousands of hand-painted tiles, & the charismatic spectacle of a city where east meets west. Every minute of our two nights here will be put to good use. (D) (B) F Belly dancing show & dinner

IN-D

EPTH

EX

PLO

RER


• Visit the Blue

Mosque, Galata

Bridge & spice

markets in Istanbul

• Visit House of the

Virgin Mary &

Ancient Ephesus



hotel accommodation,

3 nights on board a cruise

ship

NIGHTS IN HOTELS & ON CRUISE SHIP9

9 breakfasts (B),

2 lunches (L),

7 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 18

CONTIKI.COM/ODYSSEY


Silver drinks package on

board the cruise ship.


on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

F Turkish Bath

Experience, Istanbul

F Islands & Volcanoes,

Santorini

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

A = OUTSIDE CABIN, B = INSIDE CABINSUMMER 2018

START

A = OUTSIDE CABIN, B = INSIDE CABINTOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$350 PORT TAXES & GRATUITIES

US$2235 BUS$2545 A

US$2279 BUS$2595 A

US$2235 BUS$2545 A

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Or take a single supplement option: Add US$575 to twin-share price for an inside cabin (plus add port taxes for total price) or US$685 to twin-share price for an outside cabin (add port taxes for total price). Trip starts 7:00pm in Istanbul & ends approx. 8:00am in Athens. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start EndMay30 Jun 08 Jun 13 Jun 22 Jun 27 Jul 06 Jul 11 Jul 20 Jul 25 Aug 03 Aug 08 Aug 17 Aug 22 Aug 31 Sep 12 Sep 21


1

3 5

FEZ

MARRAKECH

MOROCCO

Atlas Mountains

START

END

1

Places visited

Itinerary day

MOROCCO

#CO

NTI

KIM

ORO

CCO

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART FEZ & FINISH MARRAKECH CODE: BBMO

8PM FEZ

8AM MARRAKECH END

DAY 5 Marrakech Feeling well & truly hooked by the beauty & mayhem of all things Morocco, we’ll say our sad goodbyes to both our travel pals & the ancient beauty of Marrakech. (B)

DAY 3 - 4 Marrakech Today we’ll leave Fez, passing the famous Atlas Mountains that hug the Sahara Desert. Arriving in Marrakech, you’ll be free to soak up the souks, visit Koutoubia Mosque & sift through kilos of delicate silver jewels. Conclude it all with a hammam ritual for ultimate travel bliss. (B, D) (B) F Marrakech by night

DAY 1 - 2 Fez The team will meet up tonight after you’ve checked in & got acquainted with the hotel. Here in this spellbinding city of Morocco, we’ll step back to remnants of 9th Century North Africa, exploring the bustling Medina, visiting the Royal Palace, & haggling for handmade carpets. (D) (B) F Welcome to Morocco dinner & show


• Guided local tour of

the Medina of Fez

• Guided local tour of

Marrakech & visit

the Bahia Palace



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS


hotel accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS4

4 breakfasts (B),

2 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 6

CONTIKI.COM/MOROCCO


F Welcome to Morocco

dinner & show, Fez

F Marrakech by night

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

START

START FEZ & FINISH MARRAKECH CODE: WWMO WINTER 2018/19


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). BBMO - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$269. WWMO - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$269. Trip starts 8:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the Spain, Morocco & Portugal trip. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.121. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.


May10 May14 May17 May21 Jun 14 Jun 18 Jun 21 Jun 25 Jul 12 Jul 16 Jul 26 Jul 30 Aug 23 Aug 27 Sep 20 Sep 24May31 Jun 04 Jun 28 Jul 02 Jul 19 Jul 23 Aug 02 Aug 06 Sep 06 Sep 10 Sep 27 Oct 01Jun 07 Jun 11 Jul 05 Jul 09 Jul 24 Jul 28 Aug 09 Aug 13 Sep 13 Sep 17 Oct 04 Oct 08


Oct 31 Nov 04 Nov 14 Nov 18 Nov 28 Dec 02 Dec 31 Jan 04 Jan 04 Jan 08 Jan 11 Jan 15 Feb 20 Feb 24

US$759Start End

Mar 27 Mar 31



Giza

Esna

Sakkara

Kom Ombo

LUXORHURGHADA

ASWAN

EDFU

CAIRO

2

3

4

5

6

1 8

RED SEA

GU

LF OF SU

EZ

TH

E NILE

LAKE NASSER

EGYPT

STARTEND

Places visited

Itinerary day1

LUXOR EGYPT

SEE THE ANCIENT EGYPTIAN SIGHTS INCLUDING 1 OF THE 7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD!

EGYPT & THE NILE#

CO

NTIK

IEGY

PT

IN-D

EPTH EX

PLORER

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART CAIRO & FINISH CAIRO CODE: BBEG

CONTIKI.COM/EGYPT

THE NILE CRUISE

Cruise the Nile in style with luxury cabins, private showers, WC, TVs & air-con. The ship features a pool, sun deck & loungers, bars & party areas.

8AM CAIRO END

DAY 8 Cairo Attempting some Arabic phrases, we’ll say our goodbyes this morning in Cairo when our trip comes to a teary end. (B)

DAY 7 Cairo After using the day’s hours to carry on swaying amidst the coral reefs & white sands of the Red Sea, we’ll journey back to Cairo for one last night of magic & madness in the capital. (B)

DAY 6 Hurghada Once we’ve admired some ancient royal tombs, we’ll amble along & find ourselves in an oasis by the Red Sea. Here in the holiday town of Hurghada we’ll snorkel in saltwater lapping in from the Indian ocean, & laze under umbrellas as we watch the sun go down. (B, D) F Guided visit of the Temple of Karnak

DAY 5 Nile Cruise - Luxor Continuing our float along the River Nile, we’ll take in dramatic landscapes, palm trees & small African villages. Later, we’ll arrive in temple clad Luxor, where epic monuments & royal history are the talk of the town. (B, L, D) F Visit Abu Simbel’s Temple of Ramses II

DAY 4 Nile Cruise - Edfu Passing the Arabian Desert & palm trees aplenty, we’ll stop in Kom Ombo to greet the God of Crocodiles & marvel at the symmetry of the village. Back on the boat we’ll be able to swim & soak up sun before docking for a night in Edfu. (B, L, D) F Visit Kom Ombo, the Temple of Two Gods

DAY 3 Nile Cruise - Aswan Emerging from our overnight train ride, we’ll find ourselves in laid back Aswan. Jumping into relaxation mode, we’ll sail on a felucca & soak up the exoticism & history of the region. Later, we’ll settle into our first of 3 nights on a luxurious cruise of the River Nile. (B, L, D) F Visit the Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam

DAY 2 Overnight train In this sand covered city of Cairo we’ll whirl through the markets & masses of inhabitants before greeting the Great Pyramids & Sphinx with absolute awe. By evening, we’ll go local & board an overnight train to Aswan. (B, D)

7PM CAIRO

DAY 1 Cairo Arriving in exotic Egypt, you’ll check in to your hotel before the team unites & the sensory adventure begins.


• Locally guided

tours of the

Egyptian Museum

& the Pyramids of

Giza


3 nights in hotels, 1 night

twin-berth sleep couchette

train (Cairo to Aswan),

3 night Nile Cruise

NIGHTS IN HOTELS7

7 breakfasts (B),

3 lunches (L),

5 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 15


F Visit the Unfi nished

Obelisk & High Dam,

Aswan

F Visit the Temple of

Horus, Edfu

F Cruise, Red Sea

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

ESSENTIALSTransfer from airport to

hotel on arrival. See p.176 for more info

on our essentials.

SUMMER 2018

START

START CAIRO & FINISH CAIRO CODE: WTEG WINTER 2018/19


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. BBEG - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$460. WTEG - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$435. Note: Single room supplement does not apply to night 2. Overnight train cabins are twin-share only. Trip starts 7:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am in Cairo. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.


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Oct 20 Oct 27 Nov 03 Nov 10 Dec 01 Dec 08 Dec 22 Dec 29 2019 Jan 26 Feb 02 Feb 23 Mar 02Nov 17 Nov 24 Dec 29 Jan 05 Jan 12 Jan 19 Feb 09 Feb 16 Mar 09 Mar 16

Bari

Kotor Bay

Postojna Cave

Pompeii

Mt Vesuvius

LJUBLJANAVENICE

ROME

PLITVICE

FLORENCE

SALERNO

DUBROVNIK

CORFU

TIRANA

12

6

SPLIT 7

54

3

9

13

1415

8

10

1

ADRIATICSEA

IONIAN SEA

MONTENEGROITALY

GREECE

CROATIA

BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA

ALBANIA

SLOVENIA

STARTEND

Places visited

Itinerary day

Start city

End city

1

DUBROVNIK CROATIA

THE ULTIMATE MIX OF HISTORY, CULTURE, SUNSHINE & BEACHES

ADRIATIC UNEARTHED#

AD

RIA

TICU

NEA

RTH

ED

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART ROME & FINISH ROME CODE: BBAUM

CONTIKI.COM/ADRIATIC-UNEARTHED

DAY 14 Rome Today, we head north to Rome after a visit to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. (B) F Guided Tour of Pompeii

DAY 13 Salerno Heading to Salerno with the chance to visit the postcard cliffs of Amalfi & the Amalfi Coast, you may end this day saying we saved the best ‘til last. (B)

DAY 12 Overnight Ferry After another full day of lazing island side, we’ll be setting off for Italy. Spending the night being lulled by the roll of the ocean, our ferry will cruise us through the night arriving by morning in the seaside town of Bari. (B)

DAY 10 - 11 Corfu Two nights on the Greek Island of Corfu will see spirits at an all time high. With water sports, succulent seafood, & nightlife abounding, what more could we greedy travellers ask for? (B, D) (B) F Ionian dinner experience

DAY 9 Tirana Travelling through tiny Montenegro we’ll land in Albania’s buzzing capital. With colourful buildings, cool cafés, & a post-communism mood of rebirth, Tirana will surprise & delight. (B)

DAY 8 Dubrovnik After whizzing along the Dalmatian coastline, we’ll make our way to the ancient walled city of Dubrovnik. A UNESCO World Heritage site of mega clubs & seafood restaurants, we’ll lose sense of time playing in this wonderland. (B, D)

DAY 7 Split This morning we’ll leave the lakes & hit the harbour-side, journeying to the cobblestone city of Split. With a lively waterfront & unmistakable nautical theme, we’ll slip into Croatian life quite easily. (B) F Let’s Split Dinner

DAY 6 Plitvice Lakes The cascading teal forest pools of Plitvice Lakes will serve as our introduction to the magic of Croatia. We’ll walk wooden footbridges & marvel at wildlife in this UNESCO playground of natural beauty. (B, D)

DAY 5 Ljubljana A city well known for its university vibes, Ljubljana sure knows how to have fun. Here in Slovenia’s capital, we’ll meander through vibrant streets, ticking off monuments & exploring the old town for hours. (B)

DAY 4 Venice Out of Florence, we’ll roll in search of the ‘The Floating City’. Here we’ll spend the day ogling over picturesque canals & art-filled palazzi, with a private boat ride to the islands topping it all off. (B)

DAY 3 Florence With the call of the Tuscan sun, we’ll float through vineyard clad Umbria en route to the city of Florence. Here we’ll take in the masterpieces of Michelangelo’s home, shop along Ponte Vecchio, & learn a thing or two about the locals’ love of leather. (B)

4PM ROME

DAY 1 - 2 Rome Today you’ll check-in to your hotel before the team unites in the afternoon. Putting no delay on the cultural immersion, we’ll hit the streets for some sightseeing, with the Trevi Fountain & Colosseum being just two highlights on the list. Vespas, pasta & many espressos; we won’t miss a bit. (D) (B) F Emperors & Gladiators inc. Colosseum

IN-D

EPTH

EX

PLO

RER


• Special access

Rome walking tour

• Florence walking

tour

• See the Unesco

listed Kotor Bay

• Entry into the

Plitvice Lakes



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS


accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS14

14 breakfasts (B),

4 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 18

8AM ROME END

DAY 15 Depart Rome Bursting with appreciation for the remarkable Adriatic region, we’ll drink our final espressos & say our sad farewells - the trip will have come to a tear jerking end. (B)

Please note - Days 1 & 15 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

START ROME

F Tuscan Evening Dinner,

Florence



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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of US$915 on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

US$2655 US$2585Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End

Jun 09 Jun 23 Jun 30 Jul 14 Jul 14 Jul 28 Jul 28 Aug 11 Aug 11 Aug 25 Sep 01 Sep 15Jun 23 Jul 07 Jul 07 Jul 21 Jul 21 Aug 04 Aug 04 Aug 18 Aug 18 Sep 01


Bari

Kotor Bay

Postojna Cave

Pompeii

Mt Vesuvius

TIRANA

LJUBLJANAVENICE

ROME

FLORENCEPLITVICE

SALERNO

DUBROVNIK

CORFU

15SPLIT

1211

10

2

6

1

3

7

1

5

13

14

ADRIATICSEA

MONTENEGRO

ITALY

GREECE

CROATIA

BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA

ALBANIA

SLOVENIA

STARTEND

Places visited

Itinerary day

Start city

End city

1

FLORENCE ITALY

A COLLECTION OF EUROPE’S MOST BEAUTIFUL SPOTS: PLITVICE, CORFU, VENICE & MORE

ADRIATIC UNEARTHED #

AD

RIA

TICU

NEA

RTH

ED

HOW MUCH & WHEN

IN-D

EPTH EX

PLORER

START SPLIT & FINISH SPLIT CODE: BBAUS

CONTIKI.COM/ADRIATIC-UNEARTHED-SPLIT

8:00AM SPLIT

DAY 14 Split This morning we’ll leave the lakes & hit the harbour-side, journeying to the cobblestone city of Split. With a lively waterfront & unmistakable nautical theme, we’ll slip into Croatian life quite easily. (B) F L et’s Split Dinner


DAY 12 Ljubljana A city well known for its university vibes, Ljubljana sure knows how to have fun. Here in Slovenia’s capital, we’ll meander through vibrant streets, ticking off monuments & exploring the old town for hours. (B)

DAY 11 Venice Out of Florence we’ll roll in search of the ‘The Floating City’. Here we’ll spend the day ogling over picturesque canals & art-filled palazzi, eating gelato & pizza to top it all off. (B)

DAY 10 Florence With the call of the Tuscan sun, we’ll float through vineyard clad Umbria en route to the city of Florence. Here we’ll take in the masterpieces of Michelangelo’s home, shop along Ponte Vecchio, & drink up the hidden nooks that surround the Duomo Cathedral. (B)

DAY 7 - 9 Rome Today we head north to Rome after a visit to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Colosseum. (B)(B, D)(B) F Emperors & Gladiators inc. Colosseum F Guided Tour of Pompeii

DAY 6 Salerno Waking up on Italian soil, we’ll motor along from Bari to the seaside city of Salerno, where we’ll have the chance to visit the postcard cliffs of Amalfi & the Amalfi Coast. (B)

DAY 5 Overnight Ferry After another full day of lazing island side, we’ll be setting off for Italy. Spending the night being lulled by the roll of the ocean, our ferry will cruise us through the night, arriving by morning into the town of Bari. (B)

DAY 3 - 4 Corfu Two nights on the Greek island of Corfu will see spirits at an all time high. With water sports, succulent seafood, & nightlife abounding, what more could we greedy travellers ask for? (B, D) (B) F Ionian dinner experience

DAY 2 Tirana Travelling along the Adriatic Coast, we’ll land in Albania’s buzzing capital. With colourful buildings, cool cafes, & a post-communism mood of rebirth, Tirana will surprise & delight. (B)

DAY 1 Split to Dubrovnik The team will unite in Split today before taking to the Dalmatian coastline towards Dubrovnik. Arriving in the ancient walled city we’ll find a UNESCO World Heritage site of mega clubs & seafood restaurants, with a renowned Hollywood reputation. (D)


• Guided tour of

Dubrovnik’s old

town

• Private boat

through canals

of Venice



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS


accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS14

14 breakfasts (B),

4 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 18

DAY 15 Split Bursting with appreciation for the remarkable Adriatic region, we’ll say our sad farewells - the trip will have come to a tear jerking end. (B)

8:00AM SPLIT END

Please note: Day 15 has been designed to allow you finish the trip without needing an extra nights accommodation.

START SPLIT


F Captian’s Cruise, Corfu

F Postojna Cave,

Ljubljana

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of US$915 on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 8:00am in Split & ends approx. 8:00am in Split. Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

US$2655 US$2585Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End

Jun 16 Jun 30 Jun 30 Jul 14 Jul 07 Jul 21 Jul 14 Jul 28 Jul 21 Aug 04 Jul 28 Aug 11 Aug 04 Aug 18 Aug 11 Aug 25 Aug 25 Sep 08


Postojna Cave

LJUBLJANA

VENICE

ROME

FLORENCE

PLITVICE6

SPLIT7 8

5

4

1

3

ADRIATICSEA

ITALY

CROATIA

SLOVENIA

START

END

1

Places visited

Itinerary day

ADRIATIC HORIZONS#

AD

RIA

TICH

ORIZ

ON

S

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART ROME & FINISH SPLIT CODE: BBAH

4PM ROME

8AM SPLIT END

DAY 8 Split Bursting with appreciation for the remarkable Adriatic region, we’ll drink our final drinks & say our sad farewells - the trip will have come to a tear jerking end. (B)

DAY 7 Split This morning we’ll leave the lakes & hit the harbour-side, journeying to the cobblestone city of Split. With a lively waterfront & unmistakable nautical theme, we’ll slip into Croatian life quite easily. (B) F Let’s Split Dinner


DAY 5 Ljubljana A city well known for its university vibes, Ljubljana sure knows how to have fun. Here in Slovenia’s capital we’ll meander through vibrant streets, ticking off monuments & exploring the old town for hours. (B)

DAY 4 Venice Out of Florence, we’ll roll in search of the ‘The Floating City’. Here we’ll spend the day ogling over picturesque canals & art-filled palazzi, eating gelato & pizza to top it all off. (B)

DAY 3 Florence With the call of the Tuscan sun, we’ll float through vineyard clad Umbria en route to the city of Florence. Here we’ll take in the masterpieces of Michelangelo’s home, shop along Ponte Vecchio, & drink up the hidden nooks that surround the Duomo Cathedral. (B) F Tuscan Dinner

DAY 1 - 2 Rome Today you’ll check-in to your hotel before the team unites in the afternoon. Here in Rome we’ll put no delay on the cultural immersion, hitting the streets for some sightseeing with the Trevi Fountain & Colosseum being just two highlights on the list. Vespas, pasta & many espressos; we won’t miss a bit. (D) (B) F Emperors & Gladiators inc. Colosseum

IN-D

EPTH

EX

PLO

RER


• Florence walking tour


walking tour

• Private boat through

canals of Venice

• Entry to Plitvice

Lakes



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS


accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS7

7 breakfasts (B),

2 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 9

CONTIKI.COM/ADRIATIC-HORIZONS

Please Note: Day 1 has been designed to allow you to start the trip without needing an extra nights accommodation.

F Postojna Cave,

Ljubljana


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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of US$395 on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Split. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the Adriatic Unearthed (start Rome) trip. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.124.


Jun 09 Jun 16 Jun 23 Jun 30 Jul 07 Jul 14 Jul 21 Jul 28 Aug 04 Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25 Sep 01 Sep 08Jun 30 Jul 07 Jul 14 Jul 21 Jul 28 Aug 04 Aug 11 Aug 18

Bari

PompeiiMt Vesuvius TIRANA

ROME

SALERNO

DUBROVNIK

CORFU

SPLIT

Kotor Bay

782

6

1

1

3

5

ADRIATICSEA

MONTENEGRO

ITALY

GREECE

CROATIA

BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA

ALBANIA

START

END

1

Places visited

Itinerary day

ADRIATIC SPIRIT

#A

DRIA

TICSP

IRIT

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART SPLIT & FINISH ROME CODE: BBAS

8AM SPLIT 8AM ROME END

DAY 8 Rome Bursting with appreciation for the remarkable Adriatic region, we’ll drink our final espressos & say our sad farewells - the trip will have come to a tear jerking end. (B)

DAY 7 Rome We’ll depart from the beautiful Amalfi today & head to the Italian capital for our final night on tour passing ancient Pompeii en route. (B) F Guided tour of Pompeii

DAY 6 Salerno Waking up on Italian soil, we’ll motor along from Bari to the seaside city of Salerno, where we’ll have the chance to visit the postcard cliffs of Amalfi & the Amalfi Coast. (B)

DAY 5 Overnight Ferry After another full day of lazing island side, we’ll be setting off for Italy. Spending the night being lulled by the roll of the ocean, our ferry will cruise us through the night, arriving by morning into the town of Bari. (B)

DAY 3 - 4 Corfu Two nights on the Greek Island of Corfu will see spirits at an all time high. With water sports, succulent seafood, & nightlife abounding, what more could we greedy travellers ask for? (B, D) (B)

DAY 2 Tirana Travelling along the Adriatic Coast, we’ll land in Albania’s buzzing capital. With colourful buildings, cool cafes, & a post-communism mood of rebirth, Tirana will surprise & delight. (B)

DAY 1 Split to Dubrovnik The team will unite in Split today before taking to the Dalmatian coastline towards Dubrovnik. Arriving in the ancient walled city, we’ll find a UNESCO World Heritage site of mega clubs & seafood restaurants, with a renowned Hollywood reputation. (D)


• Guided tour of

Dubrovnik’s old

town

• See the UNESCO

listed Kotor Bay

• See Mt Vesuvius



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS


accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS7

7 breakfasts (B),

2 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 9

CONTIKI.COM/ADRIATIC-SPIRIT


F Ionian Dinner

Experience, Corfu

F Guided Tour, Pompeii

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of US$405 on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 8:00am in Split & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the 15-day Adriatic Unearthed (start Rome) trip. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.124.

US$1215 US$1189Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End

Jun 16 Jun 23 Jul 07 Jul 14 Jul 21 Jul 28 Aug 04 Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25 Aug 25 Sep 01Jun 30 Jul 07 Jul 14 Jul 21 Jul 28 Aug 04 Aug 11 Aug 18 Sep 08 Sep 15


Kotor

MostarSPLIT

DUBROVNIK

BUDVA

2

SARAJEVO6

BELGRADE8

ZADAR15

BUDAPEST9

LJUBLJANA11

PLITVICE

4

1

13

14

12

ADRIATIC SEA

SERBIA

MONTE-NEGRO

HUNGARY

CROATIA

SLOVENIA

BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA

STARTEND

Places visited

Itinerary day

Start city

End city

1

DUBROVNIK CROATIA

DISCOVER A COMBINATION OF HIDDEN BEACHES, CITIES, CULTURE & COOL VIBES

BEST OF BALKANS#

BESTO

FBA

LKA

NS

HOW MUCH & WHEN

IN-D

EPTH EX

PLORER

START SPLIT & FINISH SPLIT CODE: BBCH

CONTIKI.COM/BESTOFBALKANS

8AM SPLIT END

DAY 15 Split Bursting with appreciation for the remarkable Balkans, we’ll drink our final drinks & say our sad farewells - the trip will have come to a tear jerking end. (B)

DAY 14 Split This morning we’ll leave Zadar, journeying back to the cobblestone city of Split. With a lively waterfront & unmistakable nautical theme, we’ll slip into Split’s life quite easily. (B) F Let’s Split Dinner

DAY 13 Zadar An intoxicating mix of history & contemporary, the untapped Zadar will be waiting to entertain us. Here, watch the famed sunset bring the solar paneled outdoor disco floor of Sun Salutation alive, before kicking on into the evening. (B)

DAY 12 Plitvice Lakes The cascading teal forest pools of the Plitvice Lakes will serve as our introduction to the magic of Croatia. We’ll walk wooden footbridges & marvel at wildlife in this UNESCO playground of natural beauty. (B, D)

DAY 11 Ljubljana A city well known for its student vibes, Ljubljana sure knows how to have fun. Here in Slovenia’s capital, we’ll meander through vibrant streets, ticking off monuments & exploring the old town. (B)

DAY 9 - 10 Budapest After easing out of Serbia we’ll arrive in Budapest, the ‘Paris of the East.’ From a Royal Palace to a gothic church, we’ll bounce across the river split city of hilltop Buda & bustling Pest, being allured by this city for two nights. (B) (B, D) F Danube Dinner Cruise

DAY 8 Belgrade Often named one of the liveliest cities in Europe, Serbia’s capital has shaken off its rugged past, save for some socialist relics. We’ll find Belgrade’s history, nightlife, & creative corners, calling the city home for a night. (B)

DAY 6 - 7 Sarajevo After a stop by the cute bridge town of Mostar, we’ll amble on towards Sarajevo. The complexities of the capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina will be uncovered to us by the wisdom of a local guide, revealing both war-time stories & modern day delights. (B, D) (B)

DAY 4 - 5 Budva After a drive past fjords & through the super-yacht town of Kotor, we’ll arrive in Budva. Two nights in Montenegro’s seaside beauty will see us being treated to buttered polenta, Adriatic Sea dips & 2500 years of history. (B, D) (B, D)

DAY 2 - 3 Dubrovnik After easing along the Dalmatian coastline, we’ll make our way to the ancient walled city of Dubrovnik. A UNESCO World Heritage site of mega clubs & seafood restaurants, we’ll lose sense of time for two nights indulging in this playground. (B) (B) F Dinner Cruise

6PM SPLIT

DAY 1 Split Today you’ll check in to your hotel room before relaxing or exploring during the free hours of the day. Later, the team will get acquainted by the coast of Croatia, sharing the first of many group dinners. (D)


• Locally guided

walking tour of

Dubrovnik

• See the sights on a

locally guided

walking tour of

Sarajevo

• Driving city tour of

Budapest



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

14 nights twin-share

hotel accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS14

14 breakfasts (B),

6 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 20


START SPLIT

F Dinner Cruise,

Dubrovnik

F Dine with the Locals,

Sarajevo

F Croatian Feast, Split

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of US$845 on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in Split & ends approx. 8:00am in Split. Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.


May26 Jun 09 Jun 23 Jul 07 Jul 21 Aug 04 Aug 11 Aug 25 Aug 25 Sep 08 Sep 15 Sep 29Jun 09 Jun 23 Jul 07 Jul 21 Aug 04 Aug 18 Aug 18 Sep 01 Sep 01 Sep 15


13

Kotor

MostarSPLIT

DUBROVNIK

BUDVA

6

SARAJEVO10

BELGRADE12

ZADAR 3

BUDAPEST

4

LJUBLJANA

PLITVICE 2

8

1

151

SERBIA

MONTE-NEGRO

HUNGARY

CROATIA

SLOVENIA

BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA

STARTEND

Places visited

Itinerary day

Start city

End city

1

DUBROVNIK CROATIA

THE VERY BEST OF THIS UNDERRATED BUT UTTERLY BEAUTIFUL EUROPEAN REGION

BEST OF BALKANS#

BES

TOFB

ALK

AN

S

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART BUDAPEST & FINISH BUDAPEST CODE: BBBB

CONTIKI.COM/BESTOFBALKANS

DAY 12 Belgrade Often named one of the liveliest cities in Europe, Serbia’s capital has shaken off its rugged past, save some socialist relics. We’ll find Belgrade’s history, nightlife, & creative corners, calling the city home for the night. (B)

DAY 10 - 11 Sarajevo After a stop by the cute bridge town of Mostar, we’ll continue on towards Sarajevo. The complexities of the capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina will be uncovered to us by the wisdom of a local guide, revealing both war-time stories & modern day delights. (B, D) (B)

DAY 8 - 9 Budva After a stop in the super-yacht town of Kotor this morning, we’ll arrive in breathtaking Budva. Two nights in Montenegro’s seaside beauty will see us being treated to buttered polenta, Adriatic Sea dips & 2500 years of history. (B, D) (B, D)

DAY 6 - 7 Dubrovnik After breezing down the Dalmatian coastline we’ll make our way to the ancient walled city of Dubrovnik. A UNESCO World Heritage site of mega clubs & seafood restaurants, we’ll lose sense of time indulging in this playground. (B) (B) F Dinner Cruise

DAY 4 - 5 Split This morning we’ll leave Zadar, journeying to the cobblestone city of Split. With a lively waterfront & unmistakable nautical theme, we’ll slip into life here quite easily. (B) (B, D) F Let’s Split Dinner

DAY 3 Zadar An intoxicating mix of history & contemporary, the untapped Zadar will be waiting to entertain us. Here, watch the famed sunset bring the solar paneled outdoor disco floor of Sun Salutation alive, before kicking on into the evening. (B)

DAY 2 Plitvice Lakes The cascading teal forest pools of the Plitvice Lakes will serve as our introduction to the magic of Croatia. We’ll walk wooden footbridges & marvel at wildlife in this UNESCO playground of natural beauty. (B, D)

7:30AM BUDAPEST

DAY 1 Budapest to Ljubljana This morning the team will join forces & head out of Budapest towards Slovenia’s capital. Here in Ljubljana we’ll meander through vibrant streets, ticking off monuments & exploring the old town. A city well known for its student vibes, Ljubljana sure knows how to have fun.

IN-D

EPTH

EX

PLO

RER


• Walking tour of

Ljubljana

• Entry into the

Plitvice Lakes

• Locally guided

walking tour of

Dubrovnik



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS


accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 14

14 breakfasts (B),

6 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 20

8AM BUDAPEST END

DAY 15 Budapest With all the senses well & truly satisfied, it will be time to kiss the Balkans goodbye. Our trip will come to an end after the teary final breakfast as a team. (B)

DAY 13 - 14 Budapest After drifting out of Serbia, we’ll move on to Hungary, arriving in the ‘Paris of the East.’ From a Royal Palace to a gothic church, we’ll bounce across the river split city of hilltop Buda & bustling Pest, being allured by this city for 2 nights. (B) (B, D) F Group Photo


START BUDAPEST

F Guided War Tunnels

Tour, Sarajevo

F Folklore Dinner,

Belgrade

F Dinner Cruise,

Budapest

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of US$845 based on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am in Budapest & ends approx. 8:00am in Budapest. Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

US$2435 US$2545 US$2449Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End

Jun 05 Jun 19 Jun 19 Jul 03 Jul 03 Jul 17 Jul 17 Jul 31 Jul 31 Aug 14 Aug 14 Aug 28 Aug 21 Sep 04 Aug 28 Sep 11 Sep 11 Sep 25


Kotor

Mostar

SPLIT

DUBROVNIK

BUDVA

2

SARAJEVO6

BELGRADE 8

1

BUDAPEST 911

4

ADRIATIC SEA

SERBIAMONTE-NEGRO

HUNGARY

CROATIA

BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA

START

END

1

Places visited

Itinerary day

BALKANS DISCOVERY#

BA

LKA

NSD

ISCO

VERY

IN-D

EPTH EX

PLORER

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART SPLIT & FINISH BUDAPEST CODE: BBCB

6PM SPLIT 8AM BUDAPEST END

DAY 11 End Budapest With all the senses well & truly satisfied, it will be time to kiss the Balkans goodbye. Our trip will come to an end after a teary final breakfast as a team. (B) DAY 9 - 10 Budapest

After drifting out of Serbia we’ll move on to Hungary, arriving in the ‘Paris of the East.’ From a Royal Palace to a gothic church, we’ll bounce across the river split city of hilltop Buda & bustling Pest, being allured by this city for 2 nights. (B) (B, D)

DAY 8 Belgrade Often named one of the liveliest cities in Europe, Serbia’s capital has shaken off its rugged past, save for some socialist relics. We’ll find Belgrade’s history, nightlife, & creative corners, calling the city home for the night. (B)

DAY 6 - 7 Sarajevo After a stop by the cute bridge town of Mostar, we’ll amble on towards Sarajevo. The complexities of the capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina will be uncovered to us by the wisdom of a local guide, revealing both war-time stories & modern day delights. (B, D) (B)

DAY 4 - 5 Budva After a stop in the super-yacht town of Kotor this morning, we’ll arrive in breathtaking Budva. Two nights in Montenegro’s seaside beauty will see us being treated to buttered polenta, Adriatic Sea dips & 2500 years of history. (B, D) (B, D)

DAY 2 - 3 Dubrovnik After easing along the Dalmatian coastline, we’ll make our way to the ancient walled city of Dubrovnik. A UNESCO World Heritage site of mega clubs & seafood restaurants, we’ll lose sense of time for two nights indulging in this playground. (B) (B) F Dinner Cruise

DAY 1 Split Today you’ll check in to your hotel room before relaxing or exploring during the free hours of the day. Later the team will get acquainted by the coast of Croatia, sharing the first of many group dinners. (D)


• Locally guided

walking tour of

Dubrovnik

• See the sights on

a locally guided

walking tour of

Sarajevo

• Driving city tour

of Budapest


of Budapest



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

10 nights in twin-share

hotel accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS10

10 breakfasts (B),

5 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 15

CONTIKI.COM/BALKANSDISCOVERY


F Danube Dinner Cruise,

Budapest

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of US$695 based on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in Split & ends approx. 8:00am in Budapest. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the Best of Balkans (start Split or Budapest) trips. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.127 & p.128. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.


May26 Jun 05 Jun 23 Jul 03 Jul 21 Jul 31 Aug 11 Aug 21 Aug 25 Sep 04 Sep 15 Sep 25Jun 09 Jun 19 Jul 07 Jul 17 Aug 04 Aug 14 Aug 18 Aug 28 Sep 01 Sep 11

SPLIT

ZADAR 3

BUDAPEST

LJUBLJANA 1

1

PLITVICE2

ADRIATIC SEA

HUNGARY

CROATIA

SLOVENIA

END

START

4 5

1

Places visited

Itinerary day

THE MINI BALKAN

#M

INIB

ALK

AN

S

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART BUDAPEST & FINISH SPLIT CODE: BBBC

7:30AM BUDAPEST 8AM SPLIT END

DAY 5 Split With our hankering for the Balkans more than satisfied, it will be time to wave the Contiki crew goodbye. Our trip will come to an end after one more delectable breakfast. (B)

DAY 4 Split This morning we’ll leave Zadar, journeying to the cobblestone city of Split. With a lively waterfront & unmistakable nautical theme, we’ll slip into life here quite easily. (B)

DAY 3 Zadar An intoxicating mix of history & contemporary, the untapped Zadar will be waiting to entertain us. Here, watch the famed sunset bring the solar paneled outdoor disco floor of San Salutation alive, before kicking on into the evening. (B)


DAY 1 Budapest to Ljubljana A city well known for its student vibes, Ljubljana sure knows how to have fun. Here in Slovenia’s capital we’ll meander through vibrant streets, ticking off monuments & exploring the old town for hours.


• Walking tour of

Ljubljana

• Entry into Plitvice

Lakes



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS


hotel accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS4

4 breakfasts (B),

1 dinner (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 5

CONTIKI.COM/MINIBALKAN

Please note: Day 5 has been designed to allow you to finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

F Let’s Split Dinner, Split

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

START


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of US$245 based on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am in Budapest & ends approx. 8:00am in Split. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the Best of Balkans (start Split) trip. . Why not join them if you have the time. See p.127.


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CONTIKI.COM/GREECE

6PM ATHENS

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DAY 4 Athens After sweeping in the history of Delphi one last time, we’ll return to Athens where our trip ends in the afternoon. Four days deep, you may even be speaking a little Greek by this point. (B)

DAY 3 Delphi Once we’ve ogled at the site of the very first Olympic Games, we’ll cross the Corinthian Gulf & arrive in Delphi. Here we’ll take in what was once the centre of the ancient Greek universe, attempting to fathom the magnitude of its history. (B, D)

DAY 2 Olympia Dancing through history & ancient architecture, we’ll take on the gritty urban soul of Athens before breezing across the historic Peloponnese region en route to Olympia. (B, D)

DAY 1 Athens Channeling our inner Grecian god, we’ll arrive in Athens ready to soak up all things Greek; souvlaki & anise-flavoured aperitifs in particular. Uniting with the crew after checking in to your hotel, the adventure will begin. F A Traditional Athens Affair

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of Athens & the

Acropolis

• Guided walking

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on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS


hotel accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 3

3 breakfasts (B),

2 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 5

Please note: Day 1 has been designed to allow you to start the trip without needing an extra night of accommodation.

F A Traditional Affair,

Athens

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

START


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of US$275 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 6:00pm in Athens. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.


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HOW MUCH & WHENSTART ATHENS & FINISH ATHENS CODE: SPGI

6PM ATHENS

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DAY 16 Athens The trip ends after breakfast, when you can kick the post holiday blues by planning your next one. (B)

DAY 15 Athens After one last day of sunshine & Aegean Sea dips, we’ll head back to Athens for our final night. (B)

DAY 12 - 14 Ios With a rugged backdrop, the island of Ios is a wild card of all night parties & secluded beaches. (B) (D) (B) (B)

DAY 9 - 11 Santorini After a sunny stint on the boat, we’ll float in to the iconic blue & white domes of Santorini. (B) (D) (B) (B)

DAY 6 - 8 Mykonos Windmills, white buildings & iconic sunsets - this paradise will be ours for 3 whole days. Hotel (B) (D) (B) (B)

DAY 5 Athens Today we’ll step back to Athens so we can go a little deeper into this time capsule of life on earth. From ancient relics to modern cafes, we’ll absorb this city & all its grilled halloumi to boot. (B)

DAY 1 - 4 Athens to Athens Refer to Spotlight on Greece map, itinerary & sightseeing opposite.


Ferry crossings (tourist

class) & coach transfers.

Please see p.176 for

more information on

our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

15 nights in hotels

NIGHTS IN HOTELS15

15 breakfasts (B),

5 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 20

CONTIKI.COM/GREECE-ISLAND


SUMMER 2018

START


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of US$1075 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens. B - These departures stay one less night in Athens code: SPGIB. C - These departures stay one more night in Athens code: SPGIC. Note: for operational reasons, the Greek Island Hopping section of this trip may run in reverse. Days 1 & 16 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

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Apr 30 B May14 May07 C May23 May21 B Jun 04 Jun 04 Jun 19 Jun 18 C Jul 04 Jul 02 B Jul 16 Jul 16 Jul 31 Jul 30 C Aug 15

US$3785 US$3745 US$3829Start End Start End Start End

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Kusadasi

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Santorini

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Mykonos

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SPOTLIGHT ON GREECE

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART ATHENS & FINISH ATHENS CODE: SPICR3

6PM ATHENS

10AM ATHENS END

DAY 8 Athens After the final team breakfast, you will be transferred back to central Athens where we’ll share teary goodbyes & make plans for a reunion tour. (B)

DAY 7 Santorini This morning we’ll say ‘kalo proi‘ to Crete, a paradise of coves, cliffs & white sand beaches. We’ll then drift on to Santorini, where a cable car or hill climb will take us to Fira’s blue dome building vistas. (B) (L) (D)

DAY 6 Crete Waking in the port of Kusadasi, we’ll take a tour of the ancient city of Ephesus & shop all things Turkish in the town’s lively bazaar. Back on the water we’ll drift to idyllic Patmos before moving to our evening stay of Crete. (B) (L) (D) DAY 5 Kusadasi

Today we’ll rise & shine, ready to hit the seas & spend a sun soaked day in Mykonos. Once we’ve taken in this paradise & slipped into relaxation mode, we’ll sail on to our next country of Turkey. (B) (L) (D)

DAY 1 - 4 Athens Refer to Spotlight on Greece map, itinerary & sightseeing opposite.


4 nights in hotels, 3 nights


NIGHTS IN HOTELS & ON BOARD SHIP7

7 breakfasts (B),

3 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 15

CONTIKI.COM/GREECE3

+ 3 DAY GREEK ISLAND CRUISE

SUMMER 2018

Silver drinks package on board the cruise ship.

ESSENTIALSGuided tour of the House of the Virgin Mary & Ancient Ephesus


on our essentials.

A = OUTSIDE CABIN, B = INSIDE CABIN

START

* Cruise prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single supplement option: Add US$575 to twin-share price for an inside cabin or US$665 to twin-share price for an outside cabin. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share price. Trip starts 6:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens. If you require a Schengen visa for this trip it must be multi-entry. Days 1 & 8 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$270 PORT TAXES & GRATUITIES

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Aug 27 Sep 03 Sep 24 Oct 01Sep 10 Sep 17 Oct 08 Oct 15

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6PM ATHENS

10AM ATHENS END

DAY 9 - 12 Athens to Athens Refer to Spotlight on Greece map, itinerary & sightseeing opposite. Hotel

DAY 8 Kusadasi Today we’ll make a trip to our Turkish neighbours. (B,L, D)

DAY 7 Heraklion Heraklion offers museums, history, & the pretty Georgiadis Park. (B,L, D)

DAY 6 Santorini Just in time for breakfast, you’ll be in the home of iconic domes & cliffs that drop towards the azure crystal ocean. (B,L, D) F Santorini Highlights & Volcano

DAY 5 Milos Overnight we’ll have floated to another island paradise, allowing us to rise & shine in the arms of Milos. Cruise Ship (B,L, D) F Amazing beaches tour

DAY 4 Ios Letting the salt air & sunshine rid us of any party residue, we’ll boat across to the island charm of Ios. (B,L, D)

DAY 2 - 3 Mykonos There’s a whole lot of incredible waiting for us on the flipside of our cruise from Athens to Mykonos; think windmills, day clubs, sunshine & perfect clear waters. (B,D) (B,L,D)

DAY 1 Athens Settling in to Grecian life, why not kick start your Greek food safari with dinner in the rustic Plaka district or climb around the massive Theatre of Dionysus. Hotel


5 nights in hotels, 6 nights


NIGHTS ON CRUISE SHIP & IN HOTELS11

11 breakfasts (B),

7 lunches (L), 9 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 27

CONTIKI.COM/GREECE7

+ SPOTLIGHT ON GREECENEW &

IMPROVED

ITINERARY

SUMMER 2018

ESSENTIALSGuided tour of the House

of the Virgin Mary &

Ancient Ephesus. Silver drinks package on board the cruise ship.


on our essentials.

A = OUTSIDE B = INSIDE

START


* Cruise prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single supplement option: Add US$795 to twin-share price for an inside cabin or US$929 to twin-share price for an outside cabin. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin share price. Trip starts 6:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens centre. If you require a Schengen visa for this trip it must be multi-entry. Days 1 & 12 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

US$3585 A US$3659 A US$3765 A US$3659 AUS$3025 B US$3085 B US$3169 B US$3085 B

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BOYABREEN GLACIER NORWAY

WANDER OFF THE TRAIL AS YOU EXPLORE MINSK, MOSCOW, STOCKHOLM & OSLO

SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIA PLUS#

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• Cruise stunning

Geiranger Fjord

• A locally guided tour

of historical

St. Petersburg

• Visit the Peterhof

Gardens & fountains



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

NIGHTS IN HOSTELS20 nights quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation & 1 night quad-share Baltic cruise

21

21 breakfasts (B),

1 lunch (L),

10 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 32

CONTIKI.COM/SCANDI-RUSSIA


F Bobsled, Lillehammer


FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018 START BERLIN OR COP’HAGEN & FINISH WARSAW OR BERLIN

7:00AM BERLIN OR

6:00PM COPENHAGEN START

DAY 6 Geiranger Fjord Though you may have seen photos, the breathtaking sight of Norway’s fjords will be spine-tingling when witnessed firsthand. Hostel (B, D)

DAY 5 Voss We’ll drift across the Hardangervidda Plateau, making our way to the fjord gateway of Voss. Hostel (B, D)

DAY 3 - 4 Oslo We’ll feel wholeheartedly welcomed by this lively city, exploring its galleries & restaurant clad harbour front for two nights. Hostel (B, D) (B)

DAY 2 Copenhagen The day will be yours to devour as you wish, we suggest a Danish cycle & eat your bodyweight in pastries. Hostel (B) F Tour the Carlsberg Brewery

DAY 1 Berlin to Copenhagen Meet your Contiki Team in Berlin this morning to begin your Scandic adventure . Hostel (D)

DAY 11 Helsinki Another capital of cool, the diverse neighborhoods & energetic night hours will offer no shortage of excitement. Hotel (B)

DAY 10 Sail to Helsinki Taking to the Scandinavian seas, we’ll board our luxury boat & take an overnight cruise out of Sweden. Overnight Baltic Cruise (B) F Smorgasbord Dinner

DAY 8 - 9 Stockholm Immensely hip & bursting with boutique bars, you’ll see why this is hailed as one of the world’s most livable cities. Hotel (B) (B, D) F ABBA Museum

DAY 7 Gjovik Today we will see the picturesque Geiranger Fjord from the water, a 12th century church, & Lillehammer before Gjovik. Hostel (B)

YOUR CHOICE

Keep it flexible & choose where you start your trip – either Berlin or Copenhagen. You can end your trip in either Warsaw or Berlin.

DAY 16 - 18 Moscow With three days in Moscow, we’ll have plenty of time to relax & sample (even more) stroganoff & vodka. Hotel (B, D) (B) (B) F Guided tour of the Armoury

DAY 15 Novgorod We’ll drift along to the charming town of Novgovod, once the stronghold of the early Tsars. Hotel (B, D)

DAY 12 - 14 St. Petersburg St Petersburg offers a fairytale of ballerinas & palaces, & boasts one of the world’s largest art & culture museums. Hotel (B, D) (B) (B) F Russian Ballet

8:00AM WARSAW

OR 7:00PM BERLIN END DAY 22 Warsaw or Berlin Today the trip will come to an end after breakfast in Warsaw, or later in the day for those hitching a free ride to Berlin. (B)

DAY 20 - 21 Warsaw This lovable city will offer an old Jewish Ghetto, plenty of perogies (Polish dumplings) & musical culture. Hotel (B) (B, D) F Chopin Concert

DAY 19 Minsk A statement of resilience & rebirth, the capital of Belarus will delight us with its manicured gardens & wide open spaces. Hotel (B, L, D)

Please note: Days 1 (starting Berlin) & 22 (ending Warsaw) have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.


* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share, for more information see p.176. You will need to bring your own towel on this trip. Copy of passport required at the time of booking. Important Visa info: It is necessary to obtain a Russian Tourist Voucher & a Russian Visa for this trip. It is your responsibility to obtain both documents prior to travel. The fee for the Russian Visa will be an additional charge. Important Visa info: You’ll need a visa for Belarus, which can be obtained with the help of your TM on the trip. The fee for this visa will be an additional charge. Trip starts 7:00am in Berlin or 6:00pm in Copenhagen & ends approx. 8:00am in Warsaw or 7:00pm in Berlin. Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.


US$4435 US$4095 US$4525 US$4705 US$4275 US$4185Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End

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Hardangervidda Region

Sognefjord

Lom

Lake Vanern

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OSLO

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VOSS

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BALTIC SEA

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NORWAY

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GERMANY

FINLAND

END

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1

Places visited

Itinerary day

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HARDANGERVIDDA PLATEAU NORWAY

CRUISE ALONG THE FJORDS OF NORWAY & BE LEFT SPEECHLESS BY SCANDINAVIA

SCANDINAVIA#

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• See Hamlet’s

Kronberg Castle

• Take in breathtaking

views as you cruise

the stunning



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

10 nights quad-share hotel/hostels accommodation & 1 night quad-share Baltic cruise (end Helsinki option)

NIGHTS IN HOSTELS11

11 breakfasts (B),

5 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 16



F Smorgasbord Dinner,

Cruise

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART BERLIN OR COP’HAGEN & FINISH HELSINKI CODE: CCSH SUMMER 2018

YOUR CHOICE

Keep it flexible & choose where you start your trip – either Berlin or Copenhagen.

Extend your trip to include Russia on our 22-day Scandinavia & Russia trip. See p.132.

SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIA 22 DAYS

7:00AM BERLIN OR

6:00PM COPENHAGEN DAY 3 - 4 Oslo We’ll feel wholeheartedly welcomed by this lively city, exploring its galleries & restaurant clad harbour front for two nights. Hostel (B, D) (B) F Viking Biking

DAY 2 Copenhagen The day will be yours to devour as you wish, we suggest a Danish cycle & eat your bodyweight in pastries. Hostel (B) F Tour the Carlsberg Brewery

DAY 1 Berlin to Copenhagen Meet your Contiki Team in Berlin this morning to begin your Scandic adventure . Hostel (D)

START

DAY 6 Geiranger Fjord Though you may have seen photos, the breathtaking sight of Norway’s fjords will be spine-tingling when witnessed firsthand. Hostel (B, D)

DAY 5 Voss We’ll drift across the Hardangervidda Plateau, making our way to the fjord gateway of Voss. Hostel (B, D)

DAY 8 - 9 Stockholm Immensely hip & bursting with boutique bars, you’ll see why this is hailed as one of the world’s most livable cities. Hotel (B) (B, D) F ABBA Museum

DAY 7 Gjovik Enjoying the journey as much as the destination, today we will see the picturesque Geiranger Fjord by boat, a 12th century church, & the Olympic lakeside town of Lillehammer. Later we’ll arrive in our evening nest of Gjovik. Hostel (B) F Bobsled

DAY 11 Helsinki Another capital of cool, the diverse neighborhoods & energetic night hours will offer no shortage of excitement. Hotel (B)

DAY 10 Sail to Helsinki Taking to the Scandinavian seas, we’ll board our luxury boat & take an overnight cruise out of Sweden. Overnight Baltic Cruise (B) F Smorgasbord dinner

12:00PM STOCKHOLM

OR 8:00AM HELSINKI END

DAY 12 Helsinki Get the tissues ready! Today the trip will come to an end after breakfast in Helsinki. We’ll farewell each other & the fine lands of Scandinavia. (B)

Please note: Days 1 (starting Copenhagen) & 13 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

START BERLIN OR COP’HAGEN & FINISH STOCKHOLM CODE: CCSS SUMMER 2018

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share, for more information see p.176. You will need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:00am in Berlin or 6:00pm in Copenhagen & ends approx. 12:00 noon in Stockholm or 8:00am in Helsinki. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the Scandinavia & Russia Plus. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.132. Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.




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END STOCKHOLM 9 DAYS

FROM US$1745PP

FROM US$194PD

STUCK FOR TIME? End your trip in Stockholm & visit 4 countries in 9 days. Trip code: CCSS See price panel below for departure dates & prices. Visit contiki.com/scandi-stockholm


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THE RED SQUARE & THE HERMITAGE IN RUSSIA & ALL THE FINNISH HIGHLIGHTS

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6PM STOCKHOLM

OR 6PM HELSINKI

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DAY 14 Warsaw or Berlin Get the tissues ready! Today the trip will come to an end after breakfast in Warsaw or later in the day for those hitching a free ride to Berlin. (B)

DAY 12 - 13 Warsaw Today we’ll be welcomed into the Polish city of Warsaw. Ending our trip on a high note, this lovable city will offer an old Jewish Ghetto, plenty of perogies (Polish dumplings) & a musical culture that’s rather top notch. Hotel (B) (B, D) F Chopin concert

DAY 11 Minsk With all of Russia’s wonders revealed, it will be time to head on to Belarus. A statement of resilience & rebirth, the capital, Minsk, will delight us with its manicured gardens, wide open spaces & quirks of modern communism. (B, L, D)

DAY 8 - 10 Moscow With three nights in Moscow, we’ll have plenty of time to relax & sample (even more) stroganoff & vodka. When we’re not indulging the palate, we’ll swoon over St. Basil’s Cathedral & amble around the lively Red Square. Hotel (B, D) (B) (B) F Guided tour of the Armoury

DAY 7 Novgorod After appreciating one of Russia’s big smokes, it will be time to take in the countryside. We’ll drift along to the charming town of Novgorod, once the stronghold of the early Tsars. Hotel (B, D)

DAY 4 - 6 St. Petersburg Heading out through the Finnish pine forests, we’ll make our way to the mammoth country that is Russia. St Petersburg offers a fairytale of ballerinas & palaces, & boasts one of the world’s largest art & culture museums to boot. Hotel (B, D) (B) (B) F Russian Ballet

DAY 3 Helsinki Docking up after our night at sea, we’ll leave our boat & start exploring Helsinki. Another capital of cool here in Scandinavia, the diverse neighbourhoods & energetic night hours will offer no shortage of entertainment & excitement. Hotel (B)

DAY 2 Sail to Helsinki Taking to the Scandinavian seas, we’ll board our luxury boat & take an overnight cruise out of Sweden. Sleeping to the sway of the ocean, we’ll wake feeling ready to take on the capital of Finland. Overnight Baltic Cruise (B) F Guided Vasa Museum Tour F Smorgasbord dinner

DAY 1 Stockholm Today you will check in to your hotel before a 6pm meet up & dinner with the team. Immensely hip & bursting with boutique bars, you’ll soon see why this is hailed as one of the world’s most livable cities. From museums to monuments, we’ll get amongst it all. Hotel (D)

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• A locally guided

tour of historical

St. Petersburg


of the Hermitage,

former home of the

Russian Tsars



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

NIGHTS IN HOTELS12 nights in hotels, 1 night

quad-share Baltic cruise13

13 breakfasts (B),

1 lunch (L),

6 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 20

CONTIKI.COM/RUSSIA

YOUR CHOICE

Keep it flexible. You can end your trip in either Warsaw or Berlin.

START HELSINKI 12 DAYS

SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIA 22 DAYS

Trip code: CCRH See price panel below for departure dates & prices. Visit contiki.com/russia-helsinki

F Canal Cruise, St.

Petersburg

F Peter & Paul Fortress,

St. Petersburg

F Dinner, Moscow

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

Extend your trip to Russia on our 22-day Scandinavia & Russia trip. See p.132.

START

START HELSINKI & FINISH WARSAW OR BERLIN CODE: CCRH SUMMER 2018


* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share, for more information see p.176. Copy of passport required at the time of booking. Important Visa info: It is necessary to obtain a Russian Tourist Voucher & a Russian Visa for this trip. It is your responsibility to obtain both documents prior to travel. The fee for the Russian Visa will be an additional charge. Important Visa info: You’ll need a visa for Belarus, which can be obtained with the help of your TM on the trip. The fee for this visa will be an additional charge. Trip starts 6:00pm in Stockholm or 6:00pm in Helsinki & ends approx. 8:00am in Warsaw or 7:00pm in Berlin. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the Scandinavia & Russia Plus. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.132. Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.



FROM US$2399PP

FROM US$200PD


May20 Jun 02 May27 Jun 09 Jun 10 Jun 23 Jun 24 Jul 07 Jul 08 Jul 21 Jul 15 Jul 28 Jul 29 Aug 11 Aug 12 Aug 25 Aug 26 Sep 08 Sep 09 Sep 22Jul 01 Jul 14 Jul 22 Aug 04 Aug 05 Aug 18 Aug 19 Sep 01 Sep 02 Sep 15


May22 Jun 02 May29 Jun 09 Jun 12 Jun 23 Jun 26 Jul 07 Jul 10 Jul 21 Jul 17 Jul 28 Jul 31 Aug 11 Aug 14 Aug 25 Aug 21 Sep 01 Sep 04 Sep 15Jul 03 Jul 14 Jul 24 Aug 04 Aug 07 Aug 18 Aug 28 Sep 08 Sep 11 Sep 22


Klin

PetrodvoretsST PETERSBURG

MOSCOW

NOVGOROD

1

5 8

4

RUSSIA

Places visited

Itinerary day1

ST PETERSBURG RUSSIA

A COUNTRY RICH WITH CULTURE, COLOURFUL DOMES & VODKA-FUELLED MOSCOW

BEST OF RUSSIA#

BESTO

FRU

SSIA

HOW MUCH & WHEN

IN-D

EPTH EX

PLORER

START ST. PETERSBURG & FINISH MOSCOW CODE: CCRP

CONTIKI.COM/BEST-RUSSIA

6PM ST. PETERSBURG

8AM MOSCOW END

DAY 8 Moscow With far too many kievs tucked under our belts, we’ll say goodbye to our newly beloved travel pals. Our trip will come to an end after breakfast, but our love affair with Russia never will. (B)

DAY 5 - 7 Moscow With three nights in Moscow, we’ll have plenty of time to relax & sample stroganoff & vodka. When we’re not indulging the palate, we’ll swoon over St. Basil’s Cathedral & amble around the lively Red Square. Hotel (B, D) (B) (B) F Guided tour of the Armoury

DAY 4 Novgorod After appreciating one of Russia’s big smokes, it will be time to take in the countryside. We’ll drift along to the charming town of Novgorod, once the stronghold of the early Tsars. Hotel (B, D)

DAY 1 - 3 St Petersburg Today you’ll be welcomed to the mammoth country that is Russia & greeted by your Contiki team in the afternoon after check in. St Petersburg offers a fairytale of ballerinas & palaces, & boasts one of the world’s largest art & culture museums to boot. Hotel (D) (B) (B) F Russian Ballet



of St. Petersburg &

the Hermitage


of Novgorod


of Moscow



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS


hotel accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS7

7 breakfasts (B),

3 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 10


F Canal Cruise,

St.Petersburg

F Peter & Paul Fortress,

St.Petersburg

F Dinner, Moscow

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

START

8 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | FROM US$1655 * | FROM US$207 * PP/PD

* Prices above are based on twin-share, if you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Copy of passport required at the time of booking. Important Visa info: It is necessary to obtain a Russian Tourist Voucher & a Russian visa for this trip. It is your responsibility to obtain both documents prior to travel. The fee for the Russian visa will be an additional charge. Airport transfers in St. Petersburg & Moscow are not included but can be arranged at an extra charge. Please contact Contiki or your travel agent for details on how to book these. Trip starts 6:00pm in St. Petersburg & ends approx. 8:00am in Moscow. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the Scandinavia & Russia Plus and 14-day Russia Plus. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.133 & p.134. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.



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SUN, SEA & SAND

Do we even need to bother convincing you? I mean, the colour of the Aegean, the clarity of the Adriatic, the bougainvillea laden streets of Santorini, the romance of the river Seine - they kind of speak for themselves. But if we must tell you the perks, how about spending your days alternately snorkelling secret coves and bays, exploring ancient port towns and whitewashed villages, eating delicious local food cooked by your on-board crew, all whilst spent with a bunch of new pals who will soon become your ultimate BFFs...Kind of hard to resist, right?

ARE YOU A SAILING, CRUISE & BEACH TRAVELLER?


• Do you love the feel of sand on

your skin and salt in your hair?

• Would you be willing to muck in

with the crew and learn a thing or

two about sailing (totally optional,

but crazy fun)?

• Are you sick of seeing other people’s

pics of Santorini/Dubrovnik/Corfu/

Hvar, and wanna get some of that

for yourself?

• Does the idea of cruising the rivers

of Europe with a posse of new

bezzies get your toes a-tingling?


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SETTING

SAIL

RIVER CRUISING

Cruise the rivers of Europe in hot

damn style. U by Uniworld’s river

boats are sleekness on a whole new

level, complete with sun deck, gym,

complimentary WiFi & modern suites.

Say hello to rooftop yoga, mixology

masterclasses & local DJs.

GREEK SAILING

Those cute little white-washed

villages, tiny beachfront

restaurants and vast expanses

of open blue ocean look all the

better when you’re seeing them

for real. Hop on board one of

our Sailing trips to experience

Greece as it deserves to be seen

– on the water. Learn some

essential sailing tips from your

skipper, or simply lie back on

deck and relax.

CROATIA SAILING

This is the adventure we know you’ve spent hours dreaming of.

Let us take you on a journey across the gorgeous Adriatic Sea,

on board a traditional motor sail boat. With a crew to take care

of everything and an incredible group of new friends to provide

constant lols, all you have to concentrate on is having the time

of your life.

TURKISH SAILING

Chillaxed doesn’t even

come close to how you’ll be

feeling on a Turkish Sailing

trip. Explore the enticing

Turkish waters on one of our

traditional Turkish gulets.

With nothing to do but

swim, sunbathe, eat, drink

and dream the day away,

life doesn’t get much more

perfect than this.

GREEK ISLAND CRUISING

Hop on board a Greek

Island Cruising trip with our

cruise partners, Celestyal

Cruises. This adventure is

open to all ages and will

see you exploring some of

the Aegean’s dreamiest

destinations – Mykonos and

Santorini included. Plus, our

Contiki Rep is on hand for all

your questions.

ENSUITE CABIN CROATIA

U BY UNIWORLD CRUISE SHIP RELAX ON DECK GREECE

TURKISH GULET

CELESTYAL CRUISES GREECE

CELESTYAL CRUISES GREECE

COSY CABIN TURKEY

TRADITIONAL MOTOR SAILBOAT CROATIA


Places visited

Itinerary day1

STARTEND

Patmos

Santorini

Rhodes

Heraklion Crete

MykonosKusadasi

ATHENS16

AEGEAN SEA

TURKEYGREECE

SANTORINI GREECE

CRUISE INTO THE CALDERA OF SANTORINI AS YOU SIP ON COCKTAILS & SOAK UP THE SUN

AEGEAN CLASSIC#

AEG

EAN

CLA

SSICSA

ILING

, CRUISE &

BEACH

CONTIKI.COM/AEGEAN

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART ATHENS & FINISH ATHENS CODE: 6CGS

6:00PM ATHENS


DAY 6 Athens It will be sobs all round as we drift back to the mainland & share one final meal together. You can choose to conclude the trip straight up after breakfast, or sign up for one last bout of sightseeing in Athens. (B)

DAY 5 Santorini Arriving in Santorini, you’ll see quickly we’ve saved the best until last. From the dreamy sunsets to the iconic blue & white domes dripping in pink flowers, this island will be everything you’ve dreamed of & more. (B, L, D)


DAY 3 Patmos Today we’ll make a stop in Turkey – just casually – & shop the wild bazaar of port town Kusadasi. Back on the water, we’ll float to Patmos, an idyllic island where time stands still & days are long, balmy & full of seafood. (B, L, D)

DAY 2 Mykonos Getting into the spirit of the adventure, we’ll hit the seas with our navigation set to Mykonos. Once our ship pulls up in this paradise party mecca, it will be sunshine & good times aplenty. (B, L, D)

DAY 1 Arrive Athens Today we’ll join forces in Athens after you’ve had time to check-in to your hotel & relax or do some exploring. Making the most of our time in the capital, we’ll amble through Plaka’s maze of streets & visit ancient relics. F Traditional Athens Affair


• Guided tour of the

classical Greek

archaeological site

of Ephesus

• Spectacular Oia

Village, Santorini



ship (quad or twin-share),

1 night in a hotel

NIGHTS ON CRUISE SHIP & HOTELS 5

5 breakfasts (B),

4 lunches (L),

4 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 13


F Sightseeing Tour,

Athens

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Unlimited drinks package

including beer, wine, local

spirits and soft drink.

An experienced On-Board

Cruise Rep.


on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

SUMMER 2018 A = OUTSIDE B = INSIDE

START


* Cruise prices above are based on twin-share. Substantial savings for quad-share rooms are available online or ask at time of booking for prices – save a minimum of US$290. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or quad share.) Or take a single supplement option: add US$185 to twin-share price for an inside cabin or US$335 to twin-share price for an outside cabin . Trip starts 6:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens centre. Note: the order of ports of call may be reversed on some days & the itinerary is subject to change. If you require a Schengen visa for this trip, it must be a multi-entry visa. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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Sep 02 Sep 07 Sep 30 Oct 05Sep 09 Sep 14 Oct 07 Oct 12Sep 16 Sep 21Sep 23 Sep 28

Aug 26 Aug 31May20 May25May27 Jun 01Jun 03 Jun 08Jun 10 Jun 15

Apr 22 Apr 27Apr 29 May04May06 May11May13 May18

start endstart endstart end start end start endstart end start end start end

US$1629 BUS$1885 A

US$1659 BUS$1919 A

US$1705 BUS$1975 A

US$1659 BUS$1919 A

US$1629 BUS$1885 A



STARTEND

Kusadasi

HeraklionCrete

Santorini

Mykonos

Milos

ATHENS1 9

TURKEY

GREECE

Places visited

Itinerary day1

SANTORINI GREECE

OVERDOSE ON ISLAND FEELS, COLOURFUL BAZAARS & GREEK ISLAND INDULGENCE

IDYLLIC AEGEAN#

IDY

LLIC

AEG

EAN

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART ATHENS & FINISH ATHENS CODE: 9GIA

CONTIKI.COM/IDYLLIC-AEGEAN

6:00PM ATHENSSTART 10:00AM ATHENSEND

DAY 9 End Athens With enough good times squirrelled away to last us a life time, we’ll hit the road & head back to the country’s capital for our finale. Our 9-days in Greece (plus a Turkish mini-moon) will be finished after breakfast at 10am in the city centre. (B) F Guided tour of the famous Acropolis

DAY 8 Kusadasi Never ones to miss an opportunity to visit a new country, we’ll make a trip to our Turkish neighbours of the east. Here, maybe stock up on one-of-a-kind treasures at Kusadasi’s bazaar, or take a tour to Ephesus if you’re feeling nostalgic. We have all day here to enjoy Turkey, so make the most of it. Later, we set sail back to Athens. (B, L, D)

DAY 7 Heraklion The largest of Greece’s 1,200 islands, Crete is our next port of call. If you’ve had enough of cocktails & beach umbrellas (although unlikely), the port of Heraklion offers museums, history, & the pretty Georgiadis Park, so plenty of ways to mix it up a bit. (B, L, D)

DAY 5 - 6 Santorini Just in time for breakfast, we’ll drop anchor at the island some may refer to as ‘heaven on earth’. Iconic dome churches, lines of boutique stores, & cliffs that drop towards the azure crystal ocean – the pure paradise of Santorini will be ours to devour. (B, L, D) (B, L, D) F Santorini Highlights & Volcano

DAY 4 Milos This morning we will anchor up and make our way to Milos. In this perfect playground you can swim in the caves of Kleftiko beach & eat fish cooked in geothermal sands. We’ll soak it all in & watch the sun set before pulling anchor for another evening of drifting. (B, L, D) F Amazing beaches tour

DAY 2 - 3 Mykonos There’s a whole lot of incredible waiting for us on the flipside of our cruise from Athens to Mykonos; think windmills, day clubs, sunshine & perfect clear waters just for starters. Whether you want to fly high & fancy at a beach club like Hippie Fish or Buddha Bar, or keep things easy with a stroll through Little Venice & a spot of snorkelling, our time will prove as beautiful as the bougainvillea doused houses. (B, D) (B, L, D)

DAY 1 Athens Landing in to the ancient metropolis of Athens, we’ll settle in to our fancy hotel digs & join forces to get the low down on how the next 11 days will run. Settling in to Grecian life, why not kick start your Greek food safari with dinner in the rustic Plaka district, climb around the massive Theatre of Dionysus, sift through treasures at the Monastiraki Flea Market or visit Brettos, one of the oldest distillery’s in Greece.

SAIL

ING

, CRU

ISE

& B

EACH


Unlimited drinks package including beer, wine, local spirits and soft drink.An experienced On-Board Cruise Rep.See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS


ship (quad or twin-share),

1 night in a hotel

NIGHTS ON CRUISE SHIPS & HOTELS8

8 breakfasts (B),

6 lunches (L),

7 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 21

F Medieval Tour -

Acropolis of Lindos &

Citadel of the Knights,

Rhodes

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

• House of the Virgin

Mary & Ancient

Ephesus


• Spectacular Oia

village, Santorini

NEW

SUMMER 2018 A = OUTSIDE B = INSIDE

START


* Cruise prices above are based on twin-share. Substantial savings for quad-share rooms are available online or ask at time of booking for prices - save a minimum of US$400. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or quad share) Or take a single supplement option: add US$419 to twin-share price for an inside cabin or US$455 to twin-share price for an outside cabin. Trip starts 6:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens centre. If you require a Schengen visa for this trip, it must be a multi-entry visa. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

Jul 01 Jul 09 Jul 15 Jul 23 Jul 29 Aug 06Jul 08 Jul 16 Jul 22 Jul 30 Aug 05 Aug 13

May20 May28 Jun 03 Jun 11 Jun 17 Jun 25May27 Jun 04 Jun 10 Jun 18 Jun 24 Jul 02

Apr 29 May07 May13 May21May06 May14

Aug 12 Aug 20Aug 19 Aug 27

start endstart end start end start end start end start endstart end start end start end

US$2465 BUS$2825 A

US$2515 BUS$2885 A

US$2579 BUS$2959 A

US$2515 BUS$2885 A



AEGEAN SEA

STARTEND

Kusadasi

Patmos

Rhodes

Heraklion Crete

ATHENS

SANTORINI

Mykonos

18

5

9

TURKEY

GREECE

Places visitedItinerary day1

SANTORINI GREECE

SAILING, SUNBATHING & PARTYING, ALL TOPPED OFF WITH 3 DAYS IN SANTORINI

ISLAND CRUISING & SANTORINI#

CRU

ISING

SAN

TORIN

I

HOW MUCH & WHEN

SAILIN

G, CRU

ISE & BEA

CH

START ATHENS & FINISH ATHENS CODE: BBSM

CONTIKI.COM/ISLAND-CRUISING

6:00PM ATHENS


DAY 9 Athens This morning we’ll wrap things up after breakfast & check out. Our island time may have come to an end, but our love affair with all things Greek never will. (B)

DAY 8 Athens With a big salute to Santorini & island life, we’ll cruise back to the mainland & dock up in Athens. Being our final night together, we’ll be sure to toast things in style with dinner on the town. (B) F Farewell dinner

DAY 5 - 7 Santorini After three blissful nights in Santorini, you’ll likely feel we saved the best for last. From the dreamy sunsets to the iconic blue & white domes dripping in pink flowers, this island will be everything you’ve dreamed of & more. (B, L) (B) (B)


DAY 3 Patmos Today we’ll make a stop in Turkey – just casually – & shop the wild bazaar of port town Kusadasi. Back on the water we’ll float to Patmos, an idyllic island where time stands still & days are long, balmy & full of seafood. (B, L, D)

DAY 2 Mykonos Cruise your way through the Aegean to the paradise island of Mykonos. Hang out on the island famous for its golden beaches, cosmopolitan atmosphere, great shopping & party culture. (B, L, D)

DAY 1 Athens Today we’ll join forces in Athens after you’ve had time to check-in to your hotel & relax or do some exploring. Making the most of our time in the capital, we’ll amble through Plaka’s maze of streets & visit ancient relics. F Traditional Athens Affair


• Guided tour of the classical Greek archaeological site of Ephesus

• Spectacular Oia Village, Santorini


8 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 15

3 nights on board a cruise ship, 5 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS & ON CRUISE SHIPS 8

Unlimited drinks package including beer, wine, local spirits and soft drink.An experienced On-Board Cruise Rep.See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

F Hellenistic & Roman Religious Visit to St. John’s Monastery, Patmos

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

START

May27 Jun 04 Jun 10 Jun 18start end start end

US$2245

Jun 24 Jul 02start end

US$2289

Jul 08 Jul 16 Jul 22 Jul 30 Aug 05 Aug 13 Aug 19 Aug 27start end start end start end start end

US$2339

Sep 02 Sep 10start end

US$2289


* Cruise prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Or take a single supplement option: add US$565 to twin-share price for a single room/inside cabin (plus add port taxes for total price). Triple-share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens centre. If you require a Schengen visa for this trip, it must be a multi-entry visa. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.



AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS

AN ADVENTURE FULL OF FAIRY TALE CASTLES, DJ PARTIES ON DECK & MEDIEVAL BANQUETS

ROLLING ON THE RHINE #

RO

LLIN

GRH

INE

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART AMSTERDAM & FINISH FRANKFURT CODE: UCRRF

CONTIKI.COM/ROLLING-RHINE

3:00PM AMSTERDAM

8:00AM FRANKFURT END

DAY 8 Frankfurt Waking up from the last of our blissful on-board sleeps, we’ll pack our bags & say sombre goodbyes to both river cruising & our crew of travel comrades. (B)

DAY 7 Frankfurt Making the most of our final full day, we’ll go exploring ‘Mainhattan’, Europe’s largest financial centre. Take to the Old Town by foot or bike, stopping off at the Kleine Markthall for some local wares. Foodies can visit the market with our chef, buying produce for the evening’s cooking class. U Life of the Rothschilds

DAY 6 Koblenz, Rüdesheim & Frankfurt Leaving Koblenz, we’ll watch fairytale castles & ruined fortresses before enjoying a sommelier talk & tasting on Riesling. In Rüdesheim, we’ll take a cycle & see a 12th century monastery (aka Game of Thrones set), before nesting in Frankfurt for a BBQ dinner & bout of partying. U Abbey Wine

DAY 5 Cologne, Bonn & Koblenz After admiring Cologne’s cathedral of twin spires & the relics of the Three Magi (wise men), we’ll stop by the pretty town of Bonn, where we can visit Beethoven’s birth house. By night we’ll drift to Koblenz & feast on a banquet in a bona fide medieval castle. U German History U Castle Dining

DAY 4 Amsterdam Duisurg & Cologne Casting off from our base, we’ll head to Duisburg where we’ll be dropping off those keen on a picturesque cycle into Cologne. After dinner on board, we’ll take you to the pretty, medieval Altstadt, where gothic architecture & homely beer halls will win you over. U Mine biking

DAY 3 Amsterdam No trip to the “Venice of the North” would be complete without a cruise around the city’s iconic waterways. We’ll admire imperfect buildings & keep our eyes peeled for the narrowest house in the world. By night we’ll be welcoming one of the city’s best local DJs on board. U A Secret Place U A Mixologist’s Dream U Say Cheese

DAY 2 Amsterdam & Haarlem Carry on snoozing peacefully as we pull up anchor & pass Dutch countryside en route to Haarlem. Here you can marvel at traditional gabled houses, or tuck in to stroopwafel in a cosy café after a spot of museum hopping. By night we’ll be back in the bright lights of Amsterdam. U Church of beer U Smell the flowers U Feel the rush U Red light special

DAY 1 Amsterdam With 8 days of Rhine cruising ahead of us, we’ll meet in festive spirits & board The A boat. We’ll then commence the good times with a welcome shindig, drinks & some tasty Dutch street food, before hitting the bright lights of Dam for a night on the town.

SAIL

ING

, CRU

ISE

& B

EACH

MEALS ONBOARD

14

AM

STER

DA

M

HAARLEM

BONN

COLO

GNE

KOBL

ENZ

RÜDESHEI

M

FRAN

KFURT

WELCOME PARTY

2 DEDICATED U HOSTS

LOCAL CELEBRITY DJ PARTY

13 U TIME OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS• Blokarting on the

Beach

• Germanic Castle

Banquet

• Amsterdam

Canal Cruise

• Visit to Cologne

Cathedral

13 INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

INCLUDED WINE TASTING



NEW

A = BALCONY B = STUDIO

YOUR CHOICE

Keep it flexible & choose where you want to start, either Amsterdam, or Frankfurt – this trip operates in both directions.

SUMMER 2018

START

EXCLUSIVELY FOR 21-45 YEAR OLDS

START FRANKFURT & FINISH AMSTERDAM CODE: UCRRR SUMMER 2018


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. ● Single supplement option from US$850. ■ Single supplement option from US$1100. ▲ Single supplement option from US$1000. Trip starts 3:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 8:00am in Frankfurt. ✱ This date links up with the European Discovery trip. Please note you must be 21-35 years old to travel on a U by Uniworld trip combined wirth a Contiki Trip. See p.42 for more. Book before 10th May, 2018 and receive a US$50pp Ship Board Credit.

Sep 01 ▲✱ Sep 08 Sep 15 ▲ Sep 22Jun 23 ■✱ Jun 30 Jul 07 ■✱ Jul 14Apr 14 ● Apr 21 Apr 28 ●✱ May05start end start endstart end start endstart end start end

US$1839 BUS$2039 A

US$2339 BUS$2539 A

US$2139 BUS$2339 A

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES PORT TAXES & GRATUITIES

start endAug 25 ▲ Sep 01 Sep 08 ▲ Sep 15Jun 16 ■ Jun 23 Jun 30 ■ Jul 07Apr 21 ● Apr 28

start end start endstart end start end

US$1839 BUS$2039 A

US$2339 BUS$2539 A

US$2139 BUS$2339 A

Buy both a Rolling on the Rhine River Cruise and a European Discovery Trip from US$4299. See p.14 for more details.


FRANKFURT GERMANY

THINK COOKING CLASSES, RIVER KAYAKING & HISTORIC WANDERING

GERMANY'S FINEST#

GER

MA

NY

SFINEST

HOW MUCH & WHEN

SAILIN

G, CRU

ISE & BEA

CH

START FRANKFURT & FINISH REGENSBURG CODE: UCGFF

CONTIKI.COM/GERMANYS-FINEST

8:00AM REGENSBURG END

DAY 8 Regensburg Waking up from the last of our blissful on-board sleeps, we’ll pack our bags & say sombre goodbyes to both river cruising & our crew of travel comrades.

DAY 7 Kelheim & Regensburg After an early morning stop in Kelheim, it’s onwards to Regensburg, where we’ll find 2000 years of history & the world’s oldest sausage restaurant. By eve we’ll make the most of our final night on tour, and the high concentration of bars per square mile found in this city. U Paddle to beer U Revved engines

DAY 6 Nuremberg Stepping into Nuremberg means taking a journey back in time, to the beginning of WWII and earlier. The best way to get up to speed on the city’s secrets is to explore on guided bike tour. Meanwhile, a beer mixology class & historical talk will entertain those staying boat side. U War Bikes U Spice is nice

DAY 5 Bamberg Rising & shining in Bamberg, we’ll fill up on breakfast before exploring the beer capital of Franconia by bike. Then it’s over to you to choose an optional activity; think brewery hopping, kayaking or rock climbing. By night our boat will host a local DJ, swinging us into the evening. U Paddle power

U Hang on

DAY 4 Würzburg This morning you can head to the Green Market with our on-board chef, where you’ll pick up tips & ingredients for the night’s slow food cooking class. There’s also an optional excursion to romantic Rothenburg before we snuggle down on the boat for a group movie night.

DAY 3 Würzburg By the early morning we’ll arrive in Lohr, the birthplace of the real life Snow White. Cycling enthusiasts can disembark here & bicycle to Karlstadt, where we’ll regroup & move to our night haunt & palace town of Würzburg. U Baroque Palace U Beautiful Rothenburg

DAY 2 Miltenberg We’ll cast off from Frankfurt in the AM, leaving you to snooze peacefully en route to Aschaffenburg. Here you can take a cycle along the river before we move on to the traditional houses, river front vistas of Miltenberg. U Stone & Grapes

3:00PM FRANKFURT

DAY 1 Frankfurt We’ll break ice over a welcome party & tasty German street food on-board our boat. By night we can wander Frankfurt, taking in the contrasts of towering sky scrapers & ancient abodes, and getting amongst the buzzing night life.

WELCOME PARTY

2 DEDICATED U HOSTS


INCLUDED BEER MIXOLOGY CLASS


REGEN

SBURG

MILT

ENBE

RG

WÜRZBU

RG

BAM

BERG

FRAN

KFURT

NUREM

BERG

KELHEI

M

NEW

YOUR CHOICE

Keep it flexible & choose where you want to start, either Frankfurt, or Regensburg – this trip operates in both directions.

A = BALCONY B = STUDIOSUMMER 2018

MEALS ONBOARD

14

10 U TIME OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS• Paddle To Beer

Kayak & Brewery

tour

• Revved Engines

BMW Factory tour

12 INCLUDED EXCURSIONS• Guided Bike Tour

of Nuremberg

• Walking Tour of

Bamberg Old

Town

START


START REGENSBURG & FINISH FRANKFURT CODE: UCGFR SUMMER 2018 START REGENSBURG & FINISH FRANKFURT CODE: UCGFR SUMMER 2018


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. ● Single supplement option from US$850. ■ Single supplement option from US$1100. ▲ Single supplement option from US$1000. ◆ Single supplement option from US$1100. Trip starts 3:00pm in Frankfurt & ends approx. 8:00am in Regensburg. Book before 10th May, 2018 and receive a US$50pp Ship Board Credit.


start endstart endstart endSep 22 ▲ Sep 29Jul 14 ■ Jul 21May05 ● May12

US$1839 BUS$2039 A

US$2339 BUS$2539 A

US$2139 BUS$2339 A

Jun 09 ◆ Jun 16 Aug 18 ◆ Aug 25start end start end

US$2339 BUS$2539 A


BUDAPEST HUNGARY

DESCEND ALONG THE DANUBE, STOPPING AT VIENNA, BUDAPEST, MELK & STRAUBING

THE DANUBE FLOW#

DA

NU

BEF

LOW

HOW MUCH & WHENSTART REGENSBURG & FINISH BUDAPEST CODE: UCDFF

CONTIKI.COM/DANUBE-FLOW

3:00PM REGENSBURG

8:00AM BUDAPEST END

DAY 8 Budapest Tissues at the ready. Today will mark the end of our week of ocean festivities. We’ll chow a final breakfast together before we officially wrap things up – it’s time to move on & start planning our next Contiki.

DAY 7 Budapest Majestic, sprawling, bohemian, post-modern – Budapest is so much more than a geothermal spa city. We’ll take you to the covered market, where our chef will introduce you to some of Hungary’s most iconic flavours. By night we’ll feast like Kings on the produce we bought, before hitting the city’s club scene.

DAY 6 Bratislava & Budapest With its small town charm, Czech beer, & art deco cafés, Slovakia’s capital won’t disappoint. A walking tour will get you fully orientated, then the city is yours – unless you stay aboard where our chef will be teaching the art of Austrian deserts. By night, we’ll dock in the arms of Budapest. U River Wild U Bridge jumping U Ice Hockey U Wakeboarding

DAY 5 Vienna Docking in Vienna by breakfast, we’ll get orientated with Austria’s elegant & artistic capital, taking a tram ride around the Ringstrasse. The rest of the day will be yours to explore & sign up to a suite of incredible optionals. UCooking with NENI U Rock Me, Amadeus U Above Vienna

DAY 4 Melk & Dürnstein Leaving Linz, we’ll relax & take in the glorious Austrian landscape. A lunchtime stop at Melk, Wachau Valley will offer 900-years of history, a charming library, & a sombre visit to Mauthausen Concentration Camp. Later we’ll arrive amidst the castle ruins & dream homes of Dürnstein. U Step back in Time U A Vintner’s Dinner

DAY 3 Passau, Engelhartszell & Linz After an early morning yoga session on deck, we’ll admire the town’s baroque cathedral & crooked lanes before hiking to two scenic viewpoints overlooking Passau. Later we’ll arrive in the futuristic Austrian city of Linz, which will be peeled back by a guided walking tour. U Deep Space U Bike the Danube

DAY 2 Straubing, Vilshofen & Passau Just as you’re waking for breakfast we’ll pull into Straubing. Here you can roam the town’s ancient sites & gothic streets, & jump onto a bike ride to Vilshofen. By evening we’ll enjoy a BBQ dinner on deck before finding the beer gardens of Passau’s peaceful Old Town. U Beer & Meat U Into the Woods

DAY 1 Regensburg We’ll kick things off in Regensburg with a welcome party & tasty German street food aboard our pretty boat. Offering the highest concentration of bars per square mile, the night hours will be put to good use in this city.

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WELCOME PARTY

2 DEDICATED U HOSTS


INCLUDED BEER MIXOLOGY CLASS



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SUMMER 2018 A = BALCONY B = STUDIO EXCLUSIVELY FOR 21-45 YEAR OLDS

YOUR CHOICE

Keep it flexible & choose where you want to start, either Regensburg, or Budapest – this trip operates in both directions.

MEALS ONBOARD

14

20 U TIME OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS• Bike the Danube

• Budapest

Thermal Baths

13 INCLUDED EXCURSIONS• Hike along the

spectacular Inn

River Gorge

• Guided walking

tour of Classical

Vienna

START

START BUDAPEST & FINISH REGENSBURG CODE: UCDFR SUMMER 2018

8 DAYS | 4 COUNTRIES | FROM US$2139* | FROM US$268

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. ● Single supplement option from US$1000. ■ Single supplement option from US$1100 . Trip starts 3:00pm in Regensburg & ends approx. 8:00am in Budapest. Book before 10th May, 2018 and receive a US$50 Ship Board Credit. ◆ This date links up with the Barcelona to Munich trip. Please note you must be 21-35 years old to travel on a U by Uniworld trip combined wirth a Contiki Trip. See p.98 for more info. ✱ This date links up with the Berlin to Budapest trip. See p.100 for more info.


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US$2139 BUS$2339 A

US$2339 BUS$2539 A

US$2139 BUS$2339 A

US$2339 BUS$2539 A

Oct 06 ●✱ Oct 13 Oct 20 ●✱ Oct 27Jul 28 ■✱ Aug 04 Aug 11 ■✱ Aug 18May19 ●✱ May26 Jun 02 ● Jun 09start end start endstart end start endstart end start end

US$2139 BUS$2339 A

US$2339 BUS$2539 A

US$2139 BUS$2339 A

Buy both a Danube Flow River Cruise and a Barcelona to Munich trip from US$4349. Or Danube Flow reverse and Berlin to Budapest from US$4269. See p.14 for more details.


PARIS FRANCE

BE INSPIRED BY ART, WOWED BY SCENERY & IMMERSED INTO THE PARISIAN WAY OF LIFE

THE SEINE EXPERIENCE#

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HOW MUCH & WHEN

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START PARIS & FINISH PARIS CODE: UCSEF

CONTIKI.COM/SEINE-EXPERIENCE

3:00PM PARIS

8:00AM PARIS END

DAY 8 Paris Waking up from the last of our blissful on-board sleeps, we’ll pack our bags & say sombre goodbyes to both river cruising & our crew of travel comrades. (B)

DAY 7 Paris Our last day on the river will see us going out in style. We’ll take one final early morning yoga session on deck before enjoying another day of Parisian life, allowing you to tick any final boxes like The Louvre or the Palace of Versailles. (B, D) U The Louvre U Parisian Rooftops U Versailles fountains night show

DAY 6 Paris Another overnight journey will see us pulling up in Paris by AM, where we can jump back into Parisian life. Explore by BatoBus or bike, or just stay aboard the boat where you can lose yourself in French lifestyle lectures & a champagne cocktail mixology class. (B, D) U Street art walk U Parisian cuisine U Lady Marmalade

DAY 5 Vernon After drifting through the night, we’ll pull up in Vernon & La Roche Guyon for breakfast, where another quaint riverside town of higgledy piggledy houses & winding lanes awaits. Once on land you can grab a bike, cycling the easy 5-mile route to the artist Monet’s hamlet of Giverny. (B, D) U Monet’s gardens at Giverny U Kayak the Seine U Paragliding in the Vexin National Park

DAY 4 Honfl eur After our arrival in Caudebec-en-Caux & Honfleur, a 7000-foot long cable-stayed bridge can have us standing 700 feet above sea level. This town is the gateway to France’s picturesque Alabaster Coastline, & home to the famous apple orchard cider farms. No shortage of joy in these parts. (B) (D) U Cliffs of Étretat U A Norman Day

DAY 3 Rouen Our third day will kick off with fresh croissants & a yoga class on the deck. History buffs can then dive into the D-Day landings in Normandy, whilst foodies can take a medieval walking & food market tour of Rouen. All topped off by a DJ to ease us from eve to early morning. (B, D) U Full day Normandy beaches U Old city bar crawl

DAY 2 Confl ans-Sainte-Honorine With an early cast off from Paris we’ll journey to the pretty town of Conflans Conflans-Sainte-Honorine. This landscape was famously painted by Van Gogh; whose footsteps we can walk in Auvers-sur-Oise. Back on board we’ll enjoy cocktails & moonlight dancing. (B, D) U Van Gogh U Onboard - Chef’s Master Class, cooking a Normandy lunch & eating with the chef in the galley

DAY 1 Paris The river roaming crew will meet & board the boat, preparing for 7 nights of fine French things & floating. A welcome reception & dinner will be followed by a taste of Paris by night, wandering the Seine & seeing the Eiffel in illuminated glory. (D) UParis: Shines Bright at Night

MEALS ONBOARD

14

WELCOME PARTY

2 DEDICATED U HOSTS


INCLUDED FRENCH MIXOLOGY CLASS


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START


11 INCLUDED EXCURSIONS• Visit The Palace

of Versailles

• Bike Ride the

Seine

19 U TIME OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS• Kayak the Seine

• Parisian

Rooftops


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. ● Single supplement option from US$1000. ■ Single supplement option from US$1150. ▲ Single supplement option from US$1300. ◆ Single supplement option from US$1150. Trip starts 3:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 8:00am in Paris. ✱ This date links up with the European Encounter trip. Please note you must be 21-35 years old to travel on a U by Uniworld trip combined wirth a Contiki Trip. See p.48 for more. Book before 10th May, 2018 and receive a US$50pp Ship Board Credit.


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Oct 06 ◆ Oct 13Oct 13 ◆✱ Oct 20Oct 20 ◆ Oct 27Oct 27 ◆ Nov 03

May12 ■✱ May19May19 ■ May26May26 ■✱ Jun 02

Apr 14 ● Apr 21Apr 21 ● Apr 28Apr 28 ● May05May05 ● May12

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US$2139 BUS$2539 A

US$2439 BUS$2939 A

US$2739 BUS$3239 A

US$2439 BUS$2939 A

Buy both a Seine Experience River Cruise and a European Encounter trip from US$5515.


DUBROVNIK

MAKARSKABOL

SPLIT

HVAR

6

1

2

543

KORCULA

WILD BAY

7 8

START

END

ADRIATIC

SEA

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Itinerary day1

DUBROVNIK CROATIA

POSTCARD PICTURE PERFECT LOCATIONS, CHILL OUT VIBES & ONE HELL OF A PARTY

CROATIAN ISLAND HOPPER#

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HOW MUCH & WHENSTART DUBROVNIK & FINISH SPLIT CODE: BBDI

CONTIKI.COM/CROATIAN-HOPPER

11:00AM DUBROVNIK 8:00AM SPLIT END

DAY 8 Split This morning we’ll wake in Croatia’s second largest city, ready for a teary goodbye over breakfast. The good times & boat life will have come to an end, it’s time to move on & plan our next adventures. (B)

DAY 7 Split With one night left of the Mediterranean high life, we’ll move on to Split & soak up the Roman heritage of this southern Croatian port. If you’re not in the mood for historic monuments, there will be plenty of bar hoping opportunities too. (B, L)

DAY 6 Makarska Cruising out of Bol, we’ll enjoy the journey as much as the destination, with multiple swim stops taken en-route. On arrival in Makarska, we’ll be blessed by the beautiful Biokovo mountains & more Croatian bliss than you’d have thought possible. (B)

DAY 5 Bol Pebbled coves & a pretty monastery wait for us on the island of Brac. We’ll keep it float-y & salty by day, but in the evening there’s a recipe for adventure – & a really tasty dinner to boot. (B) F Captain’s Dinner

DAY 4 Wild Bay With turquoise waters, our time in Wild Bay won’t be nearly as wayward as the name suggests. We’ll sit pretty in this postcard setting, enjoying salt water by day & floating under starry skies by night. (B, L, D)

DAY 3 Hvar A museum of super yachts & a hotspot for the rich & famous, Hvar will have us hooked from the get go. Laze about soaking up rays & taking dips, or explore the Venetian Fortress & Arsenal if you’re craving culture. (B, L)

DAY 2 Korčula Korčula may sit incredibly close to the mainland of Croatia but it’s an island all of its own, which means we’ll be slipping onto island vibes accordingly. Hidden bars, peachy sunsets & cobbled streets by the beach; our appreciation for this country will be skyrocketing. (B, L)

DAY 1 Dubrovnik Dubrovnik will welcome us warmly today, with our boat & lunch waiting to kick things off. Make the most of this seaside UNESCO World Heritage Site & its club scene – tomorrow we’ll be hitting the oceans. (L, D)

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, CRU

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• Stay on our ‘A

Class’ boat –

exclusive to Contiki

• Comfortable boat

with decking for

sunbathing


7 breakfasts (B),

5 lunches (L),

2 dinners (D), plus daily

bottled drinking water

INCLUDED MEALS 14

7 nights twin-share

accommodation on a

traditional sailing cruise boat

NIGHTS ON A CRUISE BOAT7

An experienced captain,

crew & Trip Manager,

Orientations of all

destinations, Port &

visitor’s taxes.

ESSENTIALS

NORTH

F Captain’s Dinner, Bol

F Final Dinner, Split

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

A = ON OR ABOVE DECK, B = BELOW DECKSUMMER 2018

START


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single on or above deck cabin supplement add US$1145. Single below deck cabin supplement add US$1089. Note: ‘On or Above Deck’ cabins have a door that opens to the outside, while ‘Below Deck’ cabins have a roof porthole & door that opens to the inside. We use a selection of exclusive ‘A class’ boats North trip – Trip starts 11:00am in Dubrovnik & ends approx. 8:00am in Split. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.


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US$1609 BUS$1695 A

US$1685 BUS$1765 A


DUBROVNIK

MAKARSKABOL

SPLIT

HVAR

5

1

1

43 2

KORCULA

WILD BAY

86

ADRIATIC

SEA

CROATIA

END

START

1 Itinerary day

ADRIATIC COAST CROATIA

NOTHIN’ BUT YOU, THE ADRIATIC, 8 DAYS, PARTY TOWNS, & A BEAUTIFUL BOAT

CROATIAN ISLAND HOPPER#

CRO

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NESC

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HOW MUCH & WHEN

SAILIN

G, CRU

ISE & BEA

CH

START SPLIT & FINISH DUBROVNIK CODE: BBSI

CONTIKI.COM/CROATIAN-HOPPER

11:00AM SPLIT 8:00AM DUBROVNIK END

DAY 8 Dubrovnik The heartbreak of this trip ending will be eased only by the knowledge that there are more European islands left to conquer. (B)

DAY 6 - 7 Dubrovnik Our final dock will take place in Dubrovnik, an ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site city. Waterfront rock bars & pounding nightclubs will wrap up day light hours of cable car rides & beach swims. (B,L) F City Walls Kayaking Trip F Dubrovnik City Walking Tour

DAY 5 Korcula Venetian architecture & creamy sunsets will await us in the walled fishing village of Korčula. We’ll be guided through the town, hearing the secrets of days gone by, way back when Marco Polo called it home. (B, L)

DAY 4 Hvar Mixing things up a little, we’ll cruise to the famed super yacht docking spot of Hvar. Here you can switch between sipping cocktails at a beach club & venturing to ancient monuments, ensuring there’s never a dull moment island side. (B, L)

DAY 3 Wild Bay Wild by name, tranquil by nature – our next stop will lull us further into heaven. Waste hours swimming in turquoise bays before we spend another night drifting under the stars. (B, L, D)

DAY 2 Bol For our first island stop, we’ll be anchoring down by the purple umbrella lined beaches of Brac. This pristine nest offers us ancient carved caves, a fairytale monastery & many quaint pebbled bays to explore. (B) F Captian’s dinner

DAY 1 Split to Makarska Uniting on the mainland, we’ll say a quick hello to Split before boarding our exclusive sailing boat. Floating along the Croatian coastline, we’ll find our first stop of Makarska. This mountainous mainland village offers us the chance to stroll fruit & flower markets, lounge on long sand beaches & indulge in mounds of fresh seafood along the waterfront. (L, D)


• Stay on our ‘A

Class’ boat –


• Comfortable boat

with decking for

sunbathing


SOUTH

7 nights twin-share

accommodation on

a traditional sailing boat

NIGHTS ON ACRUISE BOAT7

7 breakfasts (B),

5 lunches (L),

2 dinners (D), plus daily

bottled drinking water

supplement

INCLUDED MEALS 14

An experienced captain,

crew & Trip Manager,

Orientations of all

destinations, Port &

visitor’s taxes

ESSENTIALS

F Captain’s Dinner, Bol

F Sea Kayaking trip,

Dubrovnik

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018 A = ON OR ABOVE DECK, B = BELOW DECK

START


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single on or above deck cabin supplement add US$1145. Single below deck cabin supplement add US$1089. Note: ‘On or Above Deck’ cabins have a door that opens to the outside, while ‘Below Deck’ cabins have a roof porthole & door that opens to the inside. We use a selection of exclusive ‘A class’ boats Trip starts 11:00am in Split & ends approx. 8:00am in Dubrovnik. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.


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US$1609 BUS#1695 A

US$1685 BUS$1765 A


CRUISE THE DALMATIAN COAST & DISCOVER HVAR, SPLIT & DUBROVNIK

CROATIA ISLAND ESCAPE #

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CONTIKI.COM/CROATIAN-CRUISING

CROATIA ISLAND ESCAPE PLUS




DUBROVNIK CROATIA

Absolutely loved this trip! Rhi, our Trip Manager, was a professional from the get go, looking after all things big & small so all we had to do was sit back & enjoy ourselves! Hands down 15/10 for me!!!

Luke Davis @MRSBUITENDACH @RICKSTAROONEY @TINY_GLOBETROTTER


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MAKARSKA

SPLIT

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1

7

25

6

KORCULA

8

ADRIATIC SEA

CROATIA

1 Itinerary day

GETING THERE

If you’re not flying direct to Croatia, many low cost airlines fly direct to Split from London. Visit skyscanner.net & book early to get the best deals.

HOW MUCH & WHEN


NIGHTS ON SAILING BOAT

7 nights twin-share

accommodation on a

traditional sailing

cruise boat

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS• Choice of two different boat

categories

• Comfortable boat with decks

for sunbathing

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F City Walking Tour, Dubrovnik

F Captain’s Dinner, Trstenik

ESSENTIALSAn experienced captain, crew & Trip

Manager, Orientations of all

destinations, Port & visitor’s taxes.

See p.176 for more.

INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L),

2 dinners (D), plus daily bottled

drinking water supplement

SAILIN

G, CRU

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7 14

START SPLIT & FINISH SPLIT CROATIA ISLAND ESCAPECODE: BBCI

11:00AM SPLIT

8:00AM SPLIT END

DAY 8 Split Tissues at the ready. Today will mark the end of our week of ocean festivities. We’ll chow a final breakfast together before we officially wrap things up – it’s time to move on & start planning our next Contiki. (B)

DAY 7 Split With one night left of the Mediterranean high life, we’ll sail back to our starting point of Split. Now contented by our time at sea, we can relax & soak up the Roman heritage of this atmospheric city. (B, L)

DAY 6 Hvar Big shiny boats meet grand historic architecture in Croatia’s glamorous seaside town of Hvar. We can take in the pristine view from the hilltop, it’s another tough day in paradise. (B, L)

DAY 5 Trstenik Sailing on this morning, we’ll pass the citrus plantations & olive groves of the Elaphite islands. Tonight we’ll pull into the idyllic village of Trstenik, where rugged green cliffs meet turquoise waters & offer another Croatian utopia. (B, L) F Captain’s Dinner

DAY 3 - 4 Dubrovnik Floating on from Korcula, we’ll dock in the kaleidoscope of mega clubs & monuments that is Dubrovnik. We’ll kick it here for two nights, allowing enough time to explore the UNESCO world heritage hotspot in all its seaside glory. (B) (B, D) F Sea kayaking trip F Dubrovnik walking tour

DAY 2 Korčula Korcula may sit incredibly close to the mainland of Croatia, but it’s an island all of its own, which means we’ll be slipping onto island vibes accordingly. Hidden bars, peachy sunsets & cobbled streets by the beach, our appreciation for this country will be skyrocketing. (B, L)

DAY 1 Split to Makarska This morning we’ll meet in Split, boarding our boat with truck loads of enthusiasm. After our first sea stint, we’ll arrive in Makarska where we’ll be blessed by the beautiful Biokovo mountains & Croatian island bliss. (L, D)

SUMMER 2018 A = ON OR ABOVE DECK, B = BELOW DECK


START

START SPLIT & FINISH SPLIT CROATIA ISLAND ESCAPE PLUSCODE: BBPI A = ON OR ABOVE DECK, B = BELOW DECKSUMMER 2018

May19 May26May23 May30May26 Jun 02

start end

US$1125 BUS$1245 A

May30 Jun 06Jun 02 Jun 09Jun 06 Jun 13Jun 09 Jun 16

start end

US$1305 BUS$1395 A

Jun 13 Jun 20Jun 16 Jun 23

start end

US$1455 BUS$1549 A

Jun 20 Jun 27Jun 23 Jun 30Jun 27 Jul 04

start end

US$1605 BUS$1705 A

Jun 30 Jul 07 Jul 21 Jul 28Jul 04 Jul 11 Jul 25 Aug 01Jul 07 Jul 14 Jul 28 Aug 04Jul 11 Jul 18 Aug 01 Aug 08Jul 14 Jul 21 Aug 04 Aug 11Jul 18 Jul 25

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US$1675 BUS$1785 A

Aug 08 Aug 15Aug 11 Aug 18Aug 15 Aug 22Aug 18 Aug 25Aug 22 Aug 29

Aug 25 Sep 01 Sep 01 Sep 08Sep 08 Sep 15Sep 15 Sep 22Sep 22 Sep 29


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single on or above deck cabin supplement add US$1159. Single below deck cabin supplement add US$1085. Note: ‘On or Above Deck’ cabins have a door that opens to the outside, while ‘Below Deck’ cabins have a roof port hole & door that opens to the inside. We use a selection of exclusive ‘A+ class’ boats. Trip starts 11:00am in Split & ends approx. 8:00am in Split.

These dates are for the Croatia Island Escape Plus. Stay on our exclusive air-conditioned boats. * Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single on or above deck cabin supplement add US$1245. Single below deck cabin supplement add US$1175. Note: ‘On or Above Deck’ cabins have a door that opens to the outside, while ‘Below Deck’ cabins have a roof port hole & door that opens to the inside. We use a selection of exclusive ‘A class’ boats Trip starts 11:00am in Split & ends approx. 8:00am in Split.

Jun 30 Jul 07 Jul 14 Jul 21 Jul 28 Aug 04Jul 07 Jul 14 Jul 21 Jul 28 Aug 04 Aug 11

Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25 Sep 01Aug 18 Aug 25 Sep 01 Sep 08

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US$1725 BUS$1825 A

US$1805 BUS$1915 A

US$1725 BUS$1825 A


US$1605 BUS$1705 A

US$1525 BUS$1629 A

US$1455 BUS$1549 A

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PerdikaAegina

Poros

Hydra

Plaka

Athens

Nafplio

Spetses

GREECE

Places visited

AEGEAN COAST GREECE

EXPERIENCE THE REAL DEAL & DIVE DEEP INTO GREECE’S HIDDEN ISLAND GEMS

GREEK SAILING#

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HOW MUCH & WHENSTART ATHENS & FINISH ATHENS CODE: CCGS

CONTIKI.COM/GREEK-SAILING

1:00PM ATHENS 10:00AM ATHENS END

Please note: You will help in preparing breakfast, keeping the boat clean & assist in sailing.

DAY 8 Athens Positively sun-soaked & salt-drenched, we’ll sail back to the mainland where Athens awaits us. Here where the adventure commenced 8 days ago, we’ll say our farewells & wrap up the trip. (B)

DAY 7 Aegina Our last full day will be used to its full potential, swimming at uninhabited Moni island before dropping anchor in Aegina. Here we’ll watch our final sunset & have the chance to kick on for some moonlight good times, if so inclined to. (B)

DAY 6 Poros Today we’ll move to the ‘must stop’ islet of Kounoupi, also stopping at Dhokos, home to the world’s oldest shipwreck. Later, we’ll float on for pine-lined Paros, where we’ll enjoy the scent of olives & lemons from the shade of umbrellas. (B)

DAY 5 Spetses Today we’ll be swept away by Zogeria Bay, with its boutique shops, charming streets & slow-paced Greek life. We’ll take numerous swims & much needed iced coffee breaks before moving along to our night haunt of Spetses. (B)

DAY 4 Nafplio Move over Positano, today we’ll be crushing on a new coloured cliff vista, and it goes by the name of Nafplio. With cobbled streets & local markets, we’ll take sheer delight exploring this village. (B)

DAY 3 Plaka Taking an early morning sail out of Hydra, we’ll have a day of tranquil bays & laid-back villages. The south coast of Spetses will host our lunch & swim stop, then along the Peloponnese Coast, we’ll find our night dock of Plaka. (B)

DAY 2 Hydra Sailing & swim stops will lead us from Perdika to Hydra, noting many an island paradise en route. On arrival in Hydra, we’ll find a vehicle-free nirvana, where getting around on donkey is quite the norm. (B)

DAY 1 Athens to Perdika This morning we’ll gather round in the Greek capital ready to set sail & conquer the Mediterranean. Our yacht’s first stop will be the unspoiled fishing village of Perdika, where we’ll be introduced to the slow life & succulent seafood of the isles.

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• On-board snorkels,

goggles & stand up

paddle board


7 breakfasts (B)

INCLUDED MEALS 7

7 nights twin berth

accommodation on a

sailing yacht – exclusive

to Contiki

Stay on a modern sailing

yacht for 8 people –


• Twin berths

• Bathrooms onboard

NIGHTS ON YACHT7

A dedicated on-board

skipper, Port & visitors

taxes, Hotel/port transfers

ESSENTIALS

GETTING THERE

There are low cost airlines that fly to Athens from London. Flights can get busy, so book in advance for the best deals. Or, book your international flights right through to Athens.

SUMMER 2018

START


* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of US$1169. Note: Cabins consist of a mixture of bunk & double beds however most people choose to sleep under the stars up on deck. Trip starts 1:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens. You will need to bring your own towel (linen is provided). Luggage is limited to a small backpack. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$50 FOOD FUND AND US$40 PORT TAXES & GRATUITIES

May26 Jun 02start end

US$1349

Jul 28 Aug 04 Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25 Sep 01Aug 04 Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25


US$1505

Jul 07 Jul 14Jul 14 Jul 21

start end

US$1495

Jun 02 Jun 09 Jun 16 Jun 23 Jun 30 Jul 07Jun 09 Jun 16 Jun 23 Jun 30


US$1405

Sep 01 Sep 08Sep 08 Sep 15

start end

US$1445

Jul 21 Jul 28start end

US$1515


ENDSTART

ENGLISH HARBOUR

BALLISU

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ENGLISH HARBOUR TURKEY

EXPERIENCE ENDLESS SEASIDE TOWNS, SUNSETS, SUNRISES & SHIMMERING BLUE SEAS

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DAY 8 Bodrum Shortly after breakfast we’ll be wrapping up the tour, hugging our sail pals and bidding our dear gulet farewell. (B)

DAY 7 Bodrum Today we’ll drift to the village of Yaliciftlik, where traditional Turkish carpets & foods get produced. After absorbing the artisan side of the country we’ll sail back to Bodrum for our last night on tour, enjoying party time or a Hammam spa to unwind. (B, L, D) F Turkish Hammam Bath, Bodrum

DAY 6 Pabucburnu With wild pirate antics set for the night ahead of us, we’ll take things easy by day in Kargili. Under the shelter of grand pine trees, we’ll mooch by pristine bays & drift in & out of the ocean. (B, L, D)

DAY 5 Ballisu Sailing out of Karacasogut we’ll arrive amidst the seashell shorelines & ancient mythologies of Cleopatra Island. After soaking in the pristine seas that supposedly once cooled the actual Cleopatra, we’ll head for a night under the Turkish stars in Ballisu. (B, L, D)

DAY 4 Karacasogut Unable to tear ourselves away from English Harbour, we’ll spend most of the day lapping up its beauty. Later we’ll hit the boat for another sail, landing in the beach town that is Karacasogut. (B, L, D) F Dalyan mud bath experience & day trip

DAY 3 English Harbour After indulging in the crystal clear waters of the famous Cokertme Bay, it will be on for the postcard Seven Islands. Here you’ll be free to roam the forests & swim with sea critters, stopping only for lunch aboard our boat. By night, we’ll dock in English Harbour, where sea turtles & sulphur pools await. (B, L, D)

DAY 2 Cokertme Into the pristine Gulf of Gokova, we’ll stumble upon the idyllic Orak Island. Here you can don your swimsuit & get salty before we head to our night haunt of Cokertme – no doubt lounging on our boat’s daybeds en route. (B, L, D)

DAY 1 Bodrum Today we’ll board our traditional Turkish gulet in the seaside town of Bodrum, getting acquainted over dinner & the nitty-gritty learnings of life on board our wooden sailing boat. Later you can take to the town & make the most of being docked in lively Bodrum. (D)


GETTING THERE

Getting to & from Bodrum is easy. If you’re not flying direct to Turkey, many low cost airlines fly direct to Bodrum from London. Visit skyscanner.net & book early to get the best deals. Once in Bodrum make your way to the Barbaros Yachting stand next to the Tepecik Mosque/cafe to meet your crew.

• Stay & play on a comfortable Turkish gulet with large decks & outdoor areas for relaxing


7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D), plus 6 afternoon teas

INCLUDED MEALS 20

7 nights two person berth accommodation on board a traditional Turkish gulet boat

NIGHTS ON BOAT7

An experienced captain & crew, Port & visitor’s taxes, See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

F Dalyan mud bath experience & day trip F Turkish Hammam Bath, Bodrum

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

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* Prices above are based on two-person berths. If you’re travelling solo we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single cabin supplement add US$635. Note: Cabins consists of a mix of bunks & double beds however most people choose to sleep under the stars up on deck. All cabins have private en suite bathrooms. We use a selection of ‘standard’ boats. Trip starts 3:30pm in Bodrum & ends approx. 10:30am in Bodrum. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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Who needs ceilings when you could be staring at the canvas of the night sky, right? Keeping it old school, our Camping trips are designed for those on a minimal budget who don’t want to compromise on experiences. And hey, these trips are far from slumming it - roomy two-person tents (or your own for a little extra $), blow-up mattresses and some seriously fun campsites decked out with pools, bars and hot showers will ensure you wake up ready to take on whatever Europe throws at you.

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Monaco

Pisa

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Dover

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Valley of the Somme

Burgundy Region

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DAY 21 Athens (B)

DAY 20 Athens (B, D)

DAY 15 Sorrento (B)

DAY 13 - 14 Rome (B) (B, D)

DAY 11 - 12 Florence (B, D) (B)

DAY 7 - 8 The Riviera (B, D) (B, D)

DAY 5 - 6 Barcelona (B, D) (B)

DAY 4 Beaujolais Region (B, D)

DAY 1 London to Paris (D)


• ‘Paris by Night’ tour

• Visit a Monte Carlo

casino


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on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

20 breakfasts (B),

12 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 32

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F Flamenco, Tapas &

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DAY 2 - 3 Paris (B) (B, D) F Parisian Cabaret Show

DAY 9 - 10 Venice (B, D) (B, D) F Secrets of Venice Walking Tour

DAY 16 Overnight ferry Adriatic Ferry (B) F Guided Tour of Pompeii

DAY 17 - 19 Corfu (B) (B, D) (B) F Ionian Dinner Experience


tents (including air

mattresses), 1 night

on board a ferry

NIGHTS IN TENTS & 1ON A FERRY20

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* Prices above are based on twin-share tents. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. ‘A tent to myself’ (single occupancy) supplement of US$590. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag & towel. Trip starts 6:45am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 12:30pm in Athens. This trip is part of a wider adventure. When you start your trip you may have a little internal giggle that some travellers have seemingly overpacked. In fact, these guys are part of a trip that extends longer than yours, so when you head home they’ll be continuing the Contiki journey. Why not join them & book The Original camping trip? For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.


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St Goar

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Bratislava

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DAY 26 Amsterdam (B) DAY 24 - 25 Amsterdam (B) (B)

DAY 23 Heidelberg (B, D)

DAY 21 - 22 Swiss Alps (B, D) (B, D)

DAY 19 - 20 Munich (B) (B, D)

DAY 17 - 18 Prague (B, D) (B)

DAY 15 - 16 Vienna (B) (B, D)

DAY 13 - 14 Budapest (B, D) (B)

DAY 12 Seline (B, D)

DAY 8 Tirana Hotel (B, D)

DAY 7 Struga (B, D)

DAY 6 Sofi a Hotel (B, D)

DAY 3 Gallipoli (B, D)

DAY 2 Kavala (B, D)

DAY 1 Arrive Athens (D)


• Visit the Wooden

Horse of Troy with

our Local Guide

• Pay tribute to

heroes at Gallipoli

& Anzac Cove

• Pay tribute at

Dachau



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

25 breakfasts (B),

17 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 42


tents (including air

mattresses), 4 nights hotel

NIGHTS IN TENTS & HOTELS25

CONTIKI.COM/NORTHERNTREK

F River Cruise with

Dinner, Budapest

F Mike’s Bikes, Munich

F Jungfrau Mountain,

Swiss Alps

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

DAY 4 - 5 Istanbul Hotel (B, D) (B) F Belly dancing show & dinner

DAY 9 - 11 Dubrovnik (B, D) (B, D) (B) F Dubrovnik Cruise

SUMMER 2018

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* Prices above are based on twin-share tents. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. ‘A tent to myself’ (single occupancy) supplement of US$619. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag & towel. Trip starts 6:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or approx. 6:00pm in London. ● These trips will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.



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Versailles

Thermopylae

St Goar

Český Krumlov

Bratislava

Bari

Pompeii

Mt VesuviusVatican City

Monaco

Pisa

Split

Isle of Capri

Dover

Edam

Calais

Valley of the Somme

Rhine Valley

Burgundy Region

Pyrenees Mountains

Lucerne

Dachau

Verona

Liechtenstein

London

CorinthCanal

Arles

TIRANAKAVALA

SOFIA

ISTANBULGALLIPOLI

HEIDELBERG

BUDAPEST

PRAGUE

VENICE

ROMETHE

RIVIERA

FLORENCE

ATHENS

SELINE

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VIENNAMUNICH

BARCELONA

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HOW MUCH & WHEN


NIGHTS IN CABINS & SPECIAL STOPOVERS

1 night on-board a ferry, 4 nights hotel, 40 nights in twin-share tents (including

air mattresses)


sightseeing tour

• Visit a Monte Carlo casino

• Day trip to the Isle of Capri

• Locally guided tour of Athens

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Gondola ride, Venice

F Flamenco, Tapas & Drinks,

Barcelona

F Cruise, Dubrovnik

ESSENTIALSAn experienced Trip Manager, Driver & Cook team plus exclusive On-site

Team at Contiki villages. Air conditioned coach with charging

points and WiFi.


29 dinners (D)

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DAY 46 Amsterdam This morning our mammoth road trip will sadly come to an end. After the teary goodbyes you can hitch a ride to either Schiphol Airport or the big smoke of London. (B)

DAY 44 - 45 Amsterdam Ending on a high note – no pun intended – we’ll arrive in the vibrant city of Amsterdam. Here you can visit an endless list of museums, explore the city’s infamous night hours & visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house. (B) (B)

DAY 43 Heidelberg Next we’ll find ourselves nesting amidst the valleys by the Neckar River. Here you can drink Pils, eat currywurst & lap up your final night in Germany. (B, D)

DAY 41 - 42 Swiss Alps After stopping in Liechtenstein & Lucerne, we’ll arrive in the Swiss Alps. Opt in to rise to the heights of Jungfrau Mountain, eat mountains of chocolate & take in the beauty of this region. (B, D) (B, D)

DAY 39 - 40 Munich Today will be a rollercoaster of emotions as we move from a somber visit to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, to a lively entry into the home of Oktoberfest. (B) (B, D)

DAY 37 - 38 Prague We’ll spend two nights here in Prague, snaking through cobbled streets, visiting castles & eating sweet dumplings with whipped cream. (B, D) (B)

DAY 35 - 36 Vienna After a salute to Slovakia we’ll find ourselves in Vienna. Here we can ride one of the oldest Ferris wheels in the world, eat strudel, & ogle at Swarovski crystals. (B) (B, D)

DAY 33 - 34 Budapest The river split city of Budapest is an up & coming mecca of culture & cool. Brimming with quirks & historical monuments, we’ll roam the pretty streets & eat goulash. (B, D) (B)

DAY 32 Seline After a pit stop in Split, we’ll drift the Dalmatian Coast a little further on to Seline. Backing onto the Paklenica National Park & fringed by a calm inlet of ocean, our time in Seline will be utterly serene. (B, D)

DAY 29 - 31 Dubrovnik Continuing our coastal road trip, we’ll kick on to the hotspot of Dubrovnik & we’ll be completely captivated by this seaside beauty. (B, D) (B, D) (B) F Dubrovnik Cruise

DAY 28 Tirana Colourful buildings, cool cafés, & a post-communism mood of rebirth will be waiting for us in the delightful capital of Albania. Hotel (B, D)

DAY 27 Struga Today we’ll land in the untapped country of Macedonia. After a cruise through its cool capital, Skopje, we’ll settle into the Lake Ohrid town of Struga. (B, D)

DAY 26 Sofi a Today we’ll be welcomed into a surprisingly happening capital, we’ll traverse tram-lined lanes & have our mind blown by a grand cathedral, ending the day smitten by Sofia. Hotel (B, D)

DAY 24 - 25 Istanbul After passing the real life Troy, we’ll head to Istanbul where Asia & Europe literally meet. We’ll take in a mosque of tiny tiles, wild bazaars, & Turkish delights. Hotel (B, D) (B) F Belly dancing show & dinner

DAY 23 Gallipoli Ferrying across the Dardanelles, we’ll land on the shores of Turkey. Here we will visit the historic battlefields of Gallipoli & Anzac Cove. (B, D)

DAY 22 Kavala Our last night in Greece will take place in the nest of Kavala, a port town near the borders of Macedonia & Turkey. We’ll absorb as much traditional Greek goodness as possible, ready for our border hop by morning. (B, D)

DAY 20 - 21 Athens Having devoured all things Corfu, we’ll hit the seas & move on to Athens. Where we will dance through history, with the option to visit the Parthenon, Acropolis, & first Olympic stadium. (B, D) (B, D)

DAY 17 - 19 Corfu Don your swimsuit - these 3 nights will be all about the summer vibes. We’ll lap up watersports, aperitifs, & enough feta to sink a little Greek sailing boat. (B) (B, D) (B) F Ionian Dinner Experience

DAY 16 Overnight ferry After an optional escapade through the ancient ruins of Pompeii, we’ll board a ferry & set sail for Greece. Adriatic Ferry (B) F Guided Tour of Pompeii

DAY 15 Sorrento Making our way to the home of pizza, Naples, we’ll hit the sea & boat our way to Capri. After soaking up the country’s most adored island, we’ll hit the cliff vistas of Sorrento for our final Italian sunset. (B)

DAY 13 - 14 Rome Now besotted by the boot, we’ll make our way to its capital as well as Vatican City. Iconic monuments, Vespas & the culture of passion; it will be a dazzling 2 nights in Rome. (B) (B, D)

DAY 11 - 12 Florence Moving on through sundrenched Tuscan hills, we’ll pull up in the city of Florence. Here we will amble through secret streets armed with our own local guide. (B, D) (B)

DAY 9 - 10 Venice Romancing our way into Italy, we’ll stop in the Romeo & Juliet town of Verona, before drifting on to iconic Venice. With its canals, palazzi & mysterious charm, this city will entertain us for two nights. (B, D) (B, D) F Secrets of Venice Walking Tour

DAY 7 - 8 The Riviera Get your glamour on, The Riviera is on the agenda. We’ll get amongst the high life by throwing dice at the Monte Carlo Casino & inhaling spritzy flower water at a perfumery. (B, D) (B, D)

DAY 5 - 6 Barcelona Coasting along through the Pyrénées Mountains, we’ll arrive in Barcelona. We’ll spend two nights getting well acquainted with this Spanish hot spot. (B, D) (B)

DAY 4 Beaujolais Region Following the grapevines, we’ll cruise out of Paris & find ourselves in the wine producing region of Beaujolais. Sun-kissed vineyards & a bit of vin sampling will mark our time here. (B, D)

DAY 2 - 3 Paris The city of lights & love will serve as the perfect introduction into Europe. You’ll be free to eat way too many croissants at cosy cafés, & spend hours roaming the picturesque streets. (B) (B, D) F Parisian Cabaret Show

DAY 1 London to Paris This morning we’ll join forces in London & hit the highway to Paris. Wasting no time getting into the adventure, we’ll take in the Eiffel & Notre Dame before the day is done. (D)

SUMMER 2018

START


* Prices above are based on twin-share tents. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. ‘A tent to myself’ (single occupancy) supplement of US$1185. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag & towel. Trip starts 6:45am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● These trips will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.



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Vatican City

Monaco

Pisa

Dover

Calais

Valley of the Somme

Burgundy Region

Pyrenees Mountains

DolomiteMountains

Swiss Alps

Dresden

Mauthausen

London

VENICE

ROME

FRENCHRIVIERA

FLORENCE

PARIS

AMSTERDAM

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Places visited

Itinerary day

Optional start city

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HOW MUCH & WHEN



triple-share hotel

accommodation

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS• Visit Mauthausen Concentration

Camp

• Explore Florence on foot with our

Local Guide

• Special access Rome sightseeing tour

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Swiss Fondue Lunch, Lucerne

F Flamenco Show with Dinner,

Barcelona

F Canal Cruise, Amsterdam

ESSENTIALSAn experienced & professional Trip

Manager & Driver team, Modern,

air-conditioned coach with

powerpoints for charging.


9 dinners (D)

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6:45AM LONDON

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DAY 22 - 23 Amsterdam Museums, cafés & boutique clubs will keep us entertained in the eccentric city of Amsterdam. Beyond the city skirts, we’ll enjoy the crisp country air of a cheese farm & clog maker’s house. (B, D) (B)

DAY 20 - 21 Berlin After a hop through Dresden, we’ll arrive in the figuratively & literally cool capital of Berlin. Two nights here will give us enough time to go deep on the city’s creative culture, hopping from bars to galleries & historic sites galore. (B, D) (B) F Locally guided historical walking tour

DAY 18 - 19 Prague Out of Germany we’ll find ourselves in the Czech Republic, within a medieval maze of pretty cobblestone streets. Bohemian Prague will steal our hearts for two nights with castles, cathedrals & a quirky persona. (B, D) (B)

DAY 17 Munich Today we’ll head on to the German city of Munich, taking a sobering visit to Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial on the way. On arrival in the home of Oktoberfest, we will be wowed by 800-years of history & a traditional Bavarian beer hall. (B)

DAY 15 - 16 Vienna Nothing warms the blood quite like Viennese Schnapps & strudel. Here in Austria’s lively hub we’ll admire architecture, café hop, & visit the city’s many historical sites. (B) (B, D) F Schnaps Museum visit & tasting

DAY 13 - 14 Venice Exploring the narrow alleyways & grand square of this “floating city” will inspire an endless reel of photo opportunities. We’ll have two nights to meander through its artistic palazzi & be swept up by its undeniable charisma. (B, D) (B)

DAY 11 - 12 Rome Snug as bugs in Roman rugs, we’ll arrive in the captivating capital of Italy. Here we will spend two nights visiting historic monuments & ticking off the world’s smallest country, Vatican City. (B, D) (B)

DAY 10 Florence Today we’ll roll through Tuscan hills in search of the city of Florence. Here, a local Guide will lead us through the secret streets & sacred art surrounding the majestic Duomo cathedral. (B) F Tuscan evening

DAY 8 - 9 French Riviera With glitz & glamour calling our names, we’ll head on to the French Riviera. Authentic perfumeries & the Monte Carlo Casino will be visited between cosy walks along the coastline. (B, D) (B)

DAY 6 - 7 Barcelona From the Pyrénées Mountains to the Mediterranean coastline, we’ll weave our way to two nights in bustling Barcelona. From the Gothic Quarter to the La Rambla district, we won’t leave a pocket of this city uncovered. (B, D) (B)

DAY 5 Lyon Today we’ll roll into France’s gastronomic capital, where we’ll pleasure our senses with restaurants & colourful buildings. Being in the heart of some serious wine country you have the perfect excuse to sample a few glasses, if inclined. (B)

DAY 3 - 4 Lucernce After a drive through the frosted vineyards of Burgundy, we’ll pull up in none other than the grand Swiss Alps. We’ll spend two nights here downing mountains of Swiss chocolate & waltzing the cobbled streets of this pretty town. (B) (B)

DAY 2 Paris With a hot coffee in one hand & croissant in the other, we’ll take on the city of lights & love. Use your free time to uncover markets, museums, & the endless Parisian magic on offer. (B) F Cabaret show with dinner

DAY 1 London to Paris All rugged & ready to rumble, we’ll join forces in London by morning or later in the afternoon in Paris. Wasting no time taking on this winter wonderland, we’ll hit the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe & more. (D)

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of US$1025 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:45am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. ◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ✱ Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. ✝ Spend New Year’s Eve in Lyon. ◗ Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ✜ Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.


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Get a slice of mountain life this winter. Hopfgarten in Austria is the perfect place for a dose of on & off-piste action.

WHERE YOU STAY & WHAT’S INCLUDED

Our newly renovated traditional Gasthof is currently getting

a major facelift. Featuring single, twin and quad-share

rooms (most with private facilities) plus free WiFi, here you

can hang up your boots, chill in the bar, and join one of

our famous party nights. We include a hot buffet breakfast

daily and for a small pre-booked supplement, we’ll also

include five, three-course dinners (or 10 for a two-week

holiday), all prepared on site.

Beginner:With 122 km of easy runs, SkiWelt is the

perfect terrain for beginners. Combined with our

great value ski school, you’ll be up on the slopes

in no time.

Intermediate:Want to improve on your technique? 129 km of

moderate runs mean you can really test your skills.

Advanced:10 km of black runs will keep the keenest of

keen skiers and riders challenged.

PERFECT FOR ALL LEVELS:

ON THE SLOPES• Breakfast daily

• Salzburg day trip

• Contiki-only On-site Team

APRÈS-SKI:

European après-ski is an essential part of any winter

holiday. Literally meaning ‘after ski’ with drinking, dancing

and socialising, it’s the perfect way to finish up your day.

INCLUDED ON ALL TRIPS

WHERE YOU’RE HEADED

Hopfgarten village in the

Austrian Tyrol, is the perfect

location for a ski or boarding

holiday. As the gateway to

Europe’s top ski region, the

SkiWelt, it’s perfect for indulging

in loads of on and off-piste

action. With over 284 km (176

miles) of piste, gondolas and

chair lifts, near-perfect terrain

and one of the biggest artificial

snow-making networks in

Europe, how could you say no?

SKI

AUSTRIA

NEWLY RENOVATED

160 EUROPE SUMMER 2018 WWW.CONTIKI.COM/SKI


SKI ESSENTIALS – WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BUDGET FOR ON TOP OF YOUR TRIP PRICE.

HOPFGARTEN AUSTRIA

SKI PLUS#

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HOW MUCH & WHENSKI PLUS 8 NIGHTS START LONDON & FINISH LONDON CODE: C7SWBIT


• Experienced Contiki

On-site Team


Experienced Contiki

On-site Team, Contiki

exclusives including:

Salzburg day trip,

Included overnight coach

travel from London,

Access to Contiki’s

exclusive themed party

nights, Half board

options available (for a

small supplement)

ESSENTIALS

Breakfast daily (B)

INCLUDED MEALS 7/14

Special Stopovers:

8/15 nights in Contiki’s

Gasthof. One night on

the coach from London.

Twin or quad-share

accommodation.

NIGHTS 8/15

CONTIKI.COM/SKI

SKI OR BOARD AUSTRIA COACH FROM LONDON

WINTER 2018/19

SKI

START LONDON & FINISH LONDON CODE: C14SWBIT WINTER 2018/19 SKI PLUS 15 NIGHTS

8/15 NIGHTS | 1 COUNTRY | FROM US$765 * | FROM US$96 *PP/PD

Jan 04 Jan 12 Jan 18 Jan 26 Feb 01 Feb 09 Feb 15 Feb 23 Mar 01 Mar 09Jan 11 Jan 19 Jan 25 Feb 02 Feb 08 Feb 16 Feb 22 Mar 02

Dec 14 Dec 22 Dec 28 ● Jan 05Dec 21 Dec 29

start end start end start end start end start end start end start end

US$845 US$765

Jan 04 Jan 19 Jan 18 Feb 02 Feb 01 Feb 16 Feb 15 Mar 02Jan 11 Jan 26 Jan 25 Feb 09 Feb 08 Feb 23 Feb 22 Mar 09

Dec 14 Dec 29 Dec 28 ● Jan 12Dec 21 ● Jan 05

start end start end start end start end start end start end

US$1535 US$1395

NUMBER OF NIGHTS SKI PASS EQUIPMENT HIRE SKI & SNOWBOARD LESSONS

7/8 (6 DAYS SKI) US$329 US$703 or 5-day ski and/or snowboard lessons are available once in the

resort and can be arranged on your arrival 14/15 (13 DAYS SKI) US$560 US$129

Note: Ski Plus trips include transfers from London. Trip starts 7:00pm in London on Fridays & ends approx. 10:00pm in London on Saturdays. * Important: prices do not include airfares. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Tyrol. Twin-share supp: 1 week add US$195. 2 weeks add US$349. Single supp: 1 week add US$479. 2 weeks add US$875. Half board supp: 5 nights add: US$69. 10 nights add US$135.

SKI ESSENTIALS – WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BUDGET FOR ON TOP OF YOUR TRIP PRICE.

HOPFGARTEN AUSTRIA

SKI ONLY

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• Experienced Contiki

On-site Team


Experienced Contiki

On-site Team, Contiki

exclusives including:

Salzburg day trip,

FREE coach pickup from

Innsbruck airport or

Wörgl train station (easy

access for Munich or

Salzburg airports), Access

to Contiki’s exclusive

themed party nights,

Half board options

available (for a small

supplement)

ESSENTIALS

Breakfast daily (B)

INCLUDED MEALS 7/14

CONTIKI.COM/SKI

Special Stopovers:

7/14 nights in Contiki’s

Gasthof. Twin or

quad-share

NIGHTS 7/14

WINTER 2018/19

SKI OR BOARD AUSTRIA MEET US THERE

START HOPFGARTEN & FINISH HOPFGARTEN SKI ONLY 14 NIGHTSCODE: CP14SW WINTER 2018/19

7/14 NIGHTS | 1 COUNTRY | FROM US$735 * | FROM US$105 *PP/PD

Jan 05 Jan 19 Jan 19 Feb 02 Feb 02 Feb 16 Feb 16 Mar 02Jan 12 Jan 26 Jan 26 Feb 09 Feb 09 Feb 23 Feb 23 Mar 09

Dec 15 Dec 29 Dec 29 ● Jan 12Dec 22 ● Jan 05

start end start end start end start end start end start end

US$1505 US$1365

Jan 05 Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 02 Feb 09 Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 02 Mar 09Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 02 Feb 09 Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 02

Dec 15 Dec 22 Dec 29 ● Jan 05Dec 22 Dec 29

start end start end start end start end start end start end start end

US$815 US$739

NUMBER OF NIGHTS SKI PASS EQUIPMENT HIRE SKI & SNOWBOARD LESSONS

7/8 (6 DAYS SKI) US$329 US$703 or 5-day ski and/or snowboard lessons are available once in the

resort and can be arranged on your arrival 14/15 (13 DAYS SKI) US$560 US$129

Note: Ski Only trips start in Hopfgarten on Saturdays. Check-in starts at 2:00pm & check-out is at 9:00am. Important: prices do not include airfares. You need to provide us with your flight & arrival details approx 21 days before departure to take the Innsbruck Airport transfer. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Tyrol. Twin-share supp: 1 week add US$195. 2 weeks add US$349. Single supp: 1 week add US$479. 2 weeks add US$875. Half board supp: 5 nights add: US$69. 10 nights add US$135.

Blue Lagoon

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DAY 4 Reykjavik Feeling completely enamoured by all things Iceland, we’ll wrap up the trip this morning after breakfast. Pretty Reykjavik & land of beauty, we officially salute you. (B)

DAY 3 Reykjavik With our body energised from yesterday’s thermal dipping, we’ll be ready to power on with some exploring. Take to the streets or continue with the nature theme, with sprouting geysers & volcanoes both on offer. (B) F Golden Circle tour

DAY 2 Reykjavik This morning we’ll bounce out of bed with complete vigour, knowing a wonder of the world sits on the agenda. With swimsuit on hand we’ll head to the otherworldly Blue Lagoon, where we can soak & soothe our aching body of bones. (B)

DAY 1 Reykjavik Today you’ll check in to your hotel & start exploring Reykjavik before the team unites in the afternoon. High on life & the contagious Icelandic positivity, we’ll get straight into the spirit of adventure. (D)

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• Enjoy the Blue

Lagoon hot springs

• Northern Lights

adventure with a

Local Guide



on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

3 nights single or

twin-share hotel

accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS3

3 breakfasts (B),

1 dinner (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 4

F Buggy Adventure

F Caving

F Horse Riding

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplement of ● US$305 ■ US$269 ▲ US$289 ◆ US$279. Trip starts 4:00pm in Reykjavik & ends approx. 8:00am in Reykjavik. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. Airport transfers are not included but can be arranged at an extra charge. Please contact Contiki or your travel agent for details on how to book these.


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Blue Lagoon Kirkjubaejarklaustur

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NORTHERN LIGHTS ICELAND

MARTIAN LANDSCAPES, PRETTY TOWNS AND THUNDERING WATERFALLS

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DAY 6 Reykjavik Packing our bags back in pretty Reykjavik, we’ll stay on a high from all the wonders we’ve taken in. We’ll say our farewells as the trip wraps up, leaving with a deep appreciation for this special country. (B)

DAY 5 Reykjavik We’ll have one last piece of the Icelandic landscape to admire before we move back to the big smoke. The bucket list beauty of the Blue Lagoon will warm us, sooth us, & leave us positively lost for words. (B)

DAY 4 Selfoss Our time on the south shore will be marked by waterfalls, black beaches & pony sized horses with teal blue eyes. (B)

DAY 3 Skaftafell Continuing on the theme of natural wonders, we’ll move to Skaftafell via the region of Kirkjubaejarklaustur. Here in these hard to pronounce parts, we’ll find a peculiar pavement of volcanic rock, the rivers & glaciers of Vatnajökull National Park, & the canyon and volcano of Eldgjá. (B, D)

DAY 2 Vik Getting straight down to business today we will be visiting the Golden Circle, visiting Iceland’s most intriguing natural landmarks. From the turquoise water ravines of Þingvellir National Park, to the erupting geothermal geysers of Haukadalur, this day will take your breath away. (B, D)

DAY 1 Reykjavik We’ll land amidst the endless quirk & colourful buildings of Reykjavik, having time to unwind before uniting with the team for a pow wow & dinner. (D)


• Entry into the Blue Lagoon

• See the spectacular Glacier Lagoon

• Golden Circle Tour


See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

ESSENTIALS

5 nights single or twin-share hotel accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS5


INCLUDED MEALS 8

F Horse Back Riding F Caving F Buggy Adventure F Glacier Adventure

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

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Nov 07 ● Nov 12 Nov 28 ● Dec 03 Dec 22 ■ Dec 27 Jan 09 ▲ Jan 14 Feb 13 ▲ Feb 18 Mar 13 ▲ Mar 18

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. ● Single room supplement of US$655. ■ Single room supplement of US$889. ▲ Single room supplement of US$569. Trip starts 4:00pm in Reykjavik & ends approx. 8:00am in Reykjavik. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. Airport transfers are not included but can be arranged at an extra charge. Please contact Contiki or your travel agent for details on how to book these.


FOR LIFE’S MOMENTS

Sometimes the best things come in small packages. Kylie, the iPod Nano (RIP), and our Short Trips & Festivals. These babies are designed to celebrate life’s best events (think Christmas, New Year, Oktoberfest, or Sziget, arguably one of Europe’s coolest festivals), and are also all about maximising the time you have in some of Europe’s key cities (London, Berlin, Barcelona & Madrid). Whatever the occasion, these trips make it that little bit more special. Do them as standalone travel experiences, or (even better) tag them on to the start or end of another Contiki trip.

ARE YOU A SHORT TRIPS & FESTIVALS TRAVELLER?


• Do you want to sample all the beers

at Oktoberfest?

• Do you want to see in the New

Year celebrations at Hogmanay,

Paris or Amsterdam?

• Do you want to see Amsterdam in

full tulip bloom?

• Do you want to have the mini

break of mini breaks in a sweet

European city?


promotions and money saving shenanigans.

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CAMPING ACCOMMODATION FROM US$72 P/DAY


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SZIGET IN BUDAPEST HUNGARY

AIN’T NO PARTY LIKE A EUROPEAN FESTIVAL PARTY, & SZIGET IS THE BEST OF THE BEST

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DAY 10 Budapest Feeling a little dusty & a lot well-lived, the trip will wrap up today after breakfast. Wave your festival companions goodbye, & head home for a good dose of bed rest. (B)

DAY 7 - 9 Sziget Festival, Budapest Today the time will have come to get amongst a near half a million party people & celebrate music, culture & life at Sziget Festival. Take to the island each day after breakfast, & make time for a bit of Budapest in between the festivities. (B) (B) (B) F River Cruise with lunch

DAY 5 - 6 Vienna From the rides of Prater Fun Park to the culture of indulgent schnapps shots, Vienna will be the prefect prelude into Sziget. Meander the grand squares & roam the narrow streets - when we’re finished it will be on to the main event. (B, D) (B) F Old Vienna Schnapps Museum

DAY 3 - 4 Prague Making our way in the Sziget direction, we’ll head south through Dresden into the beautiful capital of the Czech Republic. Bohemian Prague will offer a musical melody in tune with our current mood, with jazz bars & DJs in hip nightclubs. (B, D) (B)

DAY 1 - 2 Arrive Berlin With spirits higher than the ceilings of Berlin’s mega clubs, we’ll join forces in Germany’s capital & start the Sziget adventure. Museums, bars, street art & boutique shopping - there’s no better spot to get the festival juices flowing. (D) (B) F Berlin historical walking tour

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• Tickets to 3 days of

the festival

• Orientation tour of

each city


An experienced Trip

Manager & Driver team,

air conditioned coach

with charging points

and WiFi. Sightseeing

tours of all major cities

plus orientations in all

other destinations,

Hotel tips, local taxes

& service charges,

See p.176 for more.

ESSENTIALS

9 nights in hotels

or hostels

NIGHTS IN HOTELS9

9 breakfasts (B),

3 dinners (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 12

F Historical walking tour,

Berlin

F Bunker Tour, Prague

F River Cruise with lunch,

Budapest

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

SUMMER 2018

START

SZIGET HOSTEL START BERLIN & FINISH BUDAPEST CODE: CCSF SUMMER 2018


* BBSF: Prices above are based on maximum twin-share. CCSF: Prices above are based on quad-share. BBSF: Single room supplement of US$490 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. CCSF: You will need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 3:00pm in Berlin & ends approx. 10:00am in Budapest.

Aug 04 Aug 13 Aug 11 Aug 20start end start end

US$1645

Aug 04 Aug 13 Aug 11 Aug 20start end start end

US$1575



OKTOBERFEST

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BE PART OF THE WORLD’S BIGGEST BEER FESTIVAL – OKTOBERFEST!

CAMPING HOSTEL HOTEL

Breakfast dailyINCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALSAn experienced Festival

Crew.

Modern air-con coach

with chargepoints & Free

WiFi from London to

Munich.

Regular transfers from

accommodation to

festival site

Contiki Oktoberfest

souvenir.


• Guided walking tour

of Munich: See

Marienplatz, the

Glockenspiel, the

Rathaus, Munich

Residenz,

Frauenkirche &

Viktulienmark

• Day trip to the

moving Dachau

Concentration

Camp Memorial


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MUNICH GERMANY

START & END LONDON

Accommodation: Large twin-share

tents with comfy air mattresses (a

sleeping bag & towel are required)

Transport: Return coach transfers

from London to Munich including

ferry crossings

Trip starts: 2:00pm & ends approx.

10:00pm-Midnight

START & END MUNICH

Accommodation: Large twin-share

tents with comfy air mattresses (a

sleeping bag & towel are required)

Trip starts: 8:00am - 11:00am & ends

approx. 10:00am

START & END MUNICH

Accommodation: Multi-share hostel

accommodation (a towel is required)


10:00am

START & END MUNICH

Accommodation: Twin or triple-share

hotel accommodation. Singles

available for a supplement


10:00am

START & END LONDON

Accommodation: Multi-share hostel accommodation (a towel is required)

Transport: Return coach transfers from London to Munich including ferry crossings

Trip starts: 7:00pm & ends approx.10:00pm-Midnight

START & END LONDON

Accommodation: Twin or triple-share hotel accommodation. Singles available for a supplement

Transport: Return coach transfers from London to Munich including ferry crossings

Trip starts: 7:00pm & ends approx. 10:00pm-Midnight

7 DAYS US$599pp /

5 DAYS US$479pp /

Sep 20th - Sep 26th

Sep 27th - Oct 1st

Oct 2nd - Oct 6th

7 DAYS US$795pp /

6 DAYS US$725pp /

Sep 20th - Sep 26th

Sep 25th - Sep 30th

Sep 29th - Oct 4th

Oct 3rd - Oct 8th

7 DAYS US$1215pp /

6 DAYS US$1085pp /

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Sep 25th - Sep 30th

Sep 29th - Oct 4th

Oct 3rd - Oct 8th

6 DAYS US$429pp /

4 DAYS US$315pp /

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Oct 3rd - Oct 6th

6 DAYS US$629pp /

5 DAYS US$555pp /

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Sep 30th - Oct 4th

Oct 4th - Oct 8th

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5 DAYS US$795pp /

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Sep 26th - Sep 30th

Sep 30th - Oct 4th

Oct 4th - Oct 8th

FROM 4 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | FROM US$315 * | FROM US$79 *PP/PD



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Anzac Cove

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6:00PM ISTANBUL AFTER BREAKFAST (ODYSSEY)

12:00NOON (CLASSIC)

ISTANBUL END

CLASSIC ITINERARY

DAY 4-5 Istanbul Back in Istanbul with time to explore & with a new found level of reverence under our belt. We will share a final breakfast together, before the trip wraps up & our ANZAC experience finishes. (B)

DAY 3 ANZAC Day at Gallipoli Waking before the rise of the sun, we’ll experience a somber dawn service before walking in the soldier’s footsteps. We’ll pay our respects at the National Service for the New Zealand troops at Chunuk Bair, with time after to visit Australia’s Lone Pine cemetery before returning to Istanbul.

DAY 2 Gallipoli Commencing our pilgrimage, we’ll take to the road with our compass pointing to Gallipoli. Joining with thousands of others, we’ll sleep under the stars waiting to pay our respects by morning. (B)

DAY 1 Istanbul Today you’ll check in to your hotel & be free to explore before uniting with the team in the afternoon. We’ll then spend two nights peeling back the layers of East & West, admiring Istanbul’s Blue Mosque & navigating the Bazaar & Spice Market. (B) F Belly dancing dinner & show

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• Services of an

experienced & fully

licensed Turkish Guide

• Attendance at the

Dawn Service on

North Beach & the

opportunity to attend

the National Services

at Chunuk Bair

• Opportunity to

wander through the

Gallipoli landing sites,

battlegrounds,

cemeteries &

memorials

• Fully guided walking

tour of Old Istanbul

including the Blue

Mosque, Hagia

Sophia & Hippodrome


3/2 nights twin or triple-

share hotel accommodation,

1 night out under the stars

NIGHTS IN HOTELS4/3

3/2 breakfasts (B)

INCLUDED MEALS 3/2

ODYSSEY 5 DAYS CLASSIC 4 DAYS

GO CONTIKI ANZAC

With an experienced English-speaking Turkish guide, you’ll pay tribute to the ANZACs who fought at Gallipoli in 1915. Discover Anzac Cove, attend the memorial ceremonies & be there for the Dawn Service. In Istanbul, you’re close to the action & on our city tour you’ll check out all the key sites like the Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar. And with your comfy commemorative hoodie, you’ll keep your travel memories fresh back home.

#ANZACCLASSIC

Day 1: Arrive Istanbul. See Day 2 ANZAC Odyssey 5day itinerary for full details.

Day 2: Istanbul to Gallipoli. See Day 3 ANZAC Odyssey 5-day itinerary for full details. (B)

Day 3: ANZAC Day at Gallipoli. See Day 4 ANZAC Odyssey 5-day itinerary for full details.

Day 4: Istanbul. After breakfast, we’ll head out to explore the city on a guided tour. Then it’s time to say goodbye to your new friends as your trip ends at approx. midday. (B)

F Dinner & Belly Dancing

Show, Istanbul

FREE TIME ADD-ONS


on our essentials.

STUCK FOR TIME?We’ve got a shorter version of the 5-day ANZAC Odyssey trip which starts one day later in Istanbul.

SUMMER 2018

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Apr 23 Apr 27start end

US$565


US$485

FROM US$485PP

FROM US$122PD

* Prices above are based on twin & triple-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Trip starts 6:00pm & ends after breakfast (Odyssey) or approx. 12:00 noon (Classic).

LONDON EXPLORER PACKAGE

Why rush your London experience when you can take your

sweet time for a few more $$? Top or tail your trip with our 2

& 4-night Explorer packages complete with extras, activities &

great accommodation.

2-NIGHT PACKAGE• 2 nights hotel accommodation

• Included continental breakfast daily

• Return Heathrow airport transfer on the London Underground

• Open top bus tour

• London theatre show tickets (stalls or dress circle)

• Contiki Basement Team

• “Welcome to London” info booklet

4-NIGHT PACKAGE• All 2-night package inclusions to the

left, plus 4 nights hotel accommodation

• 2-day Underground and bus pass

• Day trip and entry fee to Stonehenge

• Audio guided tour of the Roman Baths, Bath

CONTIKI IN

London

THE CONT IK I BASEMENTFeel free to make use of the services provided

by Contiki’s resident staff and use the

Basement as your London launch pad to kick-

start your holiday of a lifetime. The Basement

is also full of awesome travel resources and

help for people staying in London, including

iPads and Free WiFi to keep in touch with

friends and family, luggage storage while you

explore the city and a mail pickup point. It’s

also the departure point for all our trips that

start in London.

GETTING THEREIt’s easy to get to the Contiki Basement. It’s

conveniently located at the Royal National Hotel,

Bedford Way, London, WC1H 0DG. It’s a few

minutes walk from Russell Square Underground

Station, so it’s nice and central.

Basement Opening Times

May to Sept: 9:00am - 8:00pm

Oct to April: 11:00am - 7:00pm

STAY LONGER IN LONDONWith so much going on in London, why not

check it out for yourself? Our great hotel

rates make staying longer in London easy.

GETTING THERE (FOR BOTH HOTELS)From Heathrow Airport

Catch the Piccadilly Line to Russell Square station

(approx. £8) – travel time approx. 1 hr. The hotel is a

short walk from the station.

From Gatwick Airport

Catch the train to Victoria station where you can get

on the Victoria Line to Euston Station. The hotel is a ten

minute walk from the station.

From Stansted Airport

Catch the train to Liverpool Street station where you

can get on the central line to Holborn and change to

the Piccadilly Line to Russell Square. The hotel is a short

walk from the station.

No Contiki Trip Manager is included in this package. You choose the dates to take the day

trips and theatre show on. All rooms have private facilities.

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SUMMER 2018 WINTER 2018/19

3 OR 5 DAYS FROM US$279pp

VENUE 2 NIGHT 4 NIGHTS

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Triple-shareTwin-share

US$289US$325

US$635US$705

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ROYAL NATIONAL HOTELBedford Way, WC1H 0DG, London.

Tel: +44 207 637 2488

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Winter stay longer rate: Twin US$69 Triple US$55

IMPERIAL HOTELRussell Square, WC1B 5BB, London.

Tel: +44 207 837 3655

Accommodation is based on single or twin-share.

Summer stay longer rate: Single US$135 Twin US$95

Winter stay longer rate: Single US$115 Twin US$85

LONDON INSIDER

BARCELONA INSIDER

DAY 1 Welcome to the much coveted capital of the United Kingdom. The next few days will be spent slinking through the streets of Soho & purring through boutiques in Shoreditch. By afternoon, we’ll get acquainted with the rest of the Contiki folk & hear the finer details of the days ahead. We’ll then be free to kick on & explore London’s moonlight hours, or we can conserve our energy for tomorrow’s day of pedalling.DAY 2Taking to two wheels, we’ll explore London’s backstreets by pushbike. Making stops when hydration calls, we’ll uncover cosy cafés & mosey off the well-ridden path. By night we could cruise to a moonlight cinema or visit the Magic Roundabout bars in Old Street.

DAY 1Welcome to this striking setting with an enviable culture. We’ll meet & greet here in Spain’s beachside beauty, & cheers our days ahead over a bout of sangria.

DAY 2Barcelona will prove the perfect introduction to our time on tour, being equal parts sultry & sophisticated. We’ll take to the streets & learn the intricacies of life here before having the chance to tap into some tapas. As the sun sets, you could head to the hip hood of Gracia, meandering the bookstores & boutiques before catching a gig in some of the cities coolest bars.

F Barcelona Street Life Tour F Tapas Experience

DAY 3Today you can choose to seek out the ever illusive ‘Banksy’, getting the lowdow.n on London’s most ambiguous street art. Your free time could be spent sifting through treasures in the antique stores of Notting Hill or icon hopping from one landmark to another. Then our final night in London is ahead of us, and it’s brimming with endless possibility & craft beer.

F London Street Art F Tour of Iconic Wimbeldon F Craft Beer Tour

DAY 4Rising & shining, we’ll grab our last London lattes as our min-adventure comes to a close.

DAY 3Today you could take a lazy brunch in the Latin Quarter before having the chance to explore Barcelona further. After a good dose of sunshine & saltwater, we’ll head back to the mainland to make the most of our final night in the city. Keen to kick it to the early AM hours? Marula, Shoko & Pulitzer Terrace are just a few of our favourite haunts.

DAY 4Wake up & dust off, it’s time to say goodbye to this beachside delight. With bags packed, you can grab a coffee (and by coffee we mean some churros) before you hit the road home.

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MADRID INSIDER

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DAY 1Today we’ll shack up in the land of siestas and sangria & start unravelling the real Madrid. At 4pm the crew will meet, greet, & share the buzz of the 4 days ahead. By evening we can start our city shimmy, hanging somewhere local like a special rooftop bar.

DAY 2With pretty 1920’s architecture and an unassuming charm, it won’t take long to feel smitten in the Spanish capital. Those keen to kick it beyond the city skirts can venture to the medieval walled city of Toledo. More locally you could kill time café hopping in the hip hub of the Malasaña district or catch some reflection rainbows at the Crystal Palace of Buen Retiro Park.

F Visit Toledo F Dining with the Locals

DAY 1Ready and raring to explore this chic capital. With more museums than rainy days per year, Berlin is a place worth knowing about. We’ll introduce its inner workings with an Alternative Berlin Tour, uncovering its many facets & elusive underground.

F Alternative Berlin Tour

DAY 2Today we can cruise Berlin the vintage way, taking a tour in the official cars of the DDR. When hunger strikes, the carnivores could spend some time differentiating bockwurst from kinderwurst from fleischwurst. Meanwhile the more vegan inclined could sample a jackfruit burger or cashew bolognese at the solar powered organic hotel of Amaranth.

F Trabi Tour

DAY 3Our last full day in Madrid is a licence to eat way too many tapas & sample churros like they’re going out of fashion. You can then choose to ease the guilt by hitting the city on pushbike, taking to hidden streets & deciphering Madrid’s distinct map of neighbourhoods. Those in need of more charming could shop for art at a local gallery or sit under the shelter of 6,000 almond trees in La Quinta de los Molinos.

F Madrid Bike Tour F Tapas Tour

DAY 4With Madrid’s many great nooks now done & dusted, we’ll gather up our goods & say farewell.

DAY 3If yesterday’s independent food roamings whet your appetite for something more substantial, then today’s offer of a progressive food tour should provide ample satisfaction. Later you could let everything digest by sipping tea in a palace at the Tajik Tearoom, or by walking the abandoned building of Museumswohnung museum, where you can see remnants of the communist era.

F Visit to the DDR F Progressive Food Tour

DAY 4Hearts they be shattering this morning, as we wrap up our Berlin experience. We’ll leave feeling tremendously cultured, raring for our next succulent adventure.

CONTIKI .COM/MADRID-INSIDER

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They may be short, but they’re very sweet. Our brand new Insider trips are part of the exciting new travel style: Independent Insider. Get to know some of Europe’s fi nest cities on one of our Insider destinations below, or if you’re up for it, add more cities and build your trip from 4 days, to 9, 12 or even more.

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PARIS FOR CHRISTMAS#

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DAY 4 Paris to London It’s time to say ‘au revoir’ to Paris (or end Paris) this morning as we head back to London, where your trip ends upon arrival. Or if you’re staying on in Paris, your trip ends after breakfast. (B)

DAY 2 - 3 Paris for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Throwing a ‘Joyeux Noël!’ in every direction, we’ll enjoy a French Christmas feast & soak up the warm spirit of the city. From Christmas markets to a cruise down the river Seine, there will be something very special about this season’s greetings. (B) (B, D)

DAY 1 London to Paris Meet by morning in London or by afternoon in Paris, donning a festive grin & good spirits for the days ahead. By night we’ll get some icons ticked, seeing the Arc de Triomphe & Eiffel Tower lit up like a Christmas tree.


• Christmas Day Lunch



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ESSENTIALS


accommodation

NIGHTS IN HOTELS3

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1 Dinner (D)

INCLUDED MEALS 4

CONTIKI.COM/PARIS-CHRISTMAS

START & END IN LONDON OR PARIS

See contiki.com/paris-christmas for a full itinerary, all essentials & Free Time Add-ons.

If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Start 6:45am in London or approx. 5:00pm in Paris & end 9:00am in Paris or approx. 6:30pm in London.

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AMSTERDAM FOR CHRISTMAS

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DAY 4 Amsterdam This morning we’ll share a breakfast with our well-bonded team before the trip wraps up. You can choose to finish the Christmas cheer in Amsterdam, or in London if you want to hitch a ride back to the big smoke. (B)

DAY 2 - 3 Amsterdam Throwing a ‘Gelukkig Kerstfeest!’ in every direction, we’ll enjoy a Dutch Christmas feast & soak up the warm spirit of the city. From Christmas markets to a possible canal cruise, there will be something very special about this season’s greetings. (B) (B, L)

DAY 1 London to Amsterdam Meet in the morning in London or in the afternoon in Amsterdam, donning a festive grin & good spirits for the days ahead. By night we’ll get some icons ticked, seeing the city’s infamous Red Light District. (D)


• Christmas Day

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3 nights twin or

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1 lunch (L),

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on our essentials.

START & END IN LONDON OR AMSTERDAM

See contiki.com/amsterdam-christmas for a full itinerary, all essentials & Free Time Add-ons.

WINTER 2018

If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Start 6:45am in London or approx. 6:00pm in Amsterdam & end 8:00am in Amsterdam or approx. 6:30pm in London.

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US$485 QUAD SHAREUS$555 TWIN SHARE

AMSTERDAM FOR EASTER

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DAY 4 Amsterdam Today you’ll be free to hitch a ride with us back to London or wrap up your trip in Amsterdam after breakfast. Either way you’ll be feeling satisfied with your Spring Easter gallivant to the Netherlands. (B)

DAY 2 - 3 Amsterdam From the iconic tulip gardens of Keukenhof to the famous cheese farms of Edam, the Spring paradise of Amsterdam will play perfect Easter host. We’ll take a bike ride, visit museums, & eat a myriad of celebratory chocolates & buns. (B) (B)

DAY 1 London to Amsterdam Meet in the morning in London or in the afternoon in Amsterdam, in good Spring spirits for the Easter festivities ahead of us. By night we’ll get some icons ticked, seeing the city’s infamous Red Light District. (D)


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4

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SUMMER 2018

* Prices above are based on quad-share, for more information see p.176. If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Start 6:45am in London or approx. 6:00pm in Amsterdam & end 8:00am in Amsterdam or approx. 6:30pm in London.

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PARIS FOR NEW YEAR#

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DAY 4 New Year’s Day in Paris With a brand new calendar of opportunity ahead of us, this morning you can choose to end your trip after breakfast in Paris or after a free ride back to London. Either way you’ll be brimming ear to ear, packed with enthusiasm for the days both behind and ahead of you. (B)

DAY 3 New Year’s Eve in Paris What better way to toast in a New Year than with some bubbles in the birthplace of champagne? Fireworks & festivities abound – make a resolution for a year of incredible travel. (B)

DAY 2 Paris We’ll bounce out of bed for some Parisian exploring. We’ll take a cruise along the river Seine, & maybe even see a cabaret show. (B, D)

DAY 1 London to Paris Today you’ll unite with the team by morning in London or by afternoon in Paris. Here in the city of lights & love, we’ll kick off our New Year festivities by greeting the Arc de Triomphe & Eiffel Tower.


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NIGHTS IN HOTELS3

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If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Start 6:45am in London or approx. 5:00pm in Paris & end 9:00am in Paris or approx. 6:30pm in London.

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DAY 4 New Year’s Day in Amsterdam With a brand new calendar of opportunity ahead of us, this morning you can choose to end your trip after breakfast in Amsterdam or after a free ride back to London. Either way you’ll be brimming ear to ear, packed with enthusiasm for the days both behind and ahead of you. (B)

DAY 3 New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam Making good ground on a resolution for a year of incredible travel, we’ll get ready to ring in the next trip around the sun with some Amsterdam fun. Galleries, bar hopping & lively street scenes; this city will live up to its entertaining reputation. (B)

DAY 2 Amsterdam We’ll bounce out of bed for some Dutch exploring. Gable houses & numerous quirky museums, the possibilities of the day are quite endless. (B)

DAY 1 London to Amsterdam Today you’ll unite with the team by morning in London or by afternoon in Amsterdam. Here in the city of canals & infamous cafés, we’ll kick off our New Year festivities by visiting the Red Light District. (D)


• Exclusive Entry into

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1 dinner (D)

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ESSENTIALSSee p.176 for more info on our essentials.

See contiki.com/paris for a full itinerary, all essentials & Free Time Add-ons.


WINTER 2018/19

6:45AM LONDON OR

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US$549 QUAD SHAREUS$629 TWIN SHARE

AMSTERDAM FOR KING’S DAY

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DAY 4 Amsterdam All good things must come to an end, & sadly the epic King’s Day party is included. We’ll have one final breakfast before legging it back to London, this epic party now an annual inclusion on our to-do list. (B)

DAY 3 Amsterdam Dust off your shoes & rinse off your tired eyes, we’ll be continuing the good times by exploring the city. Museums, a lively square & an infamous Red Light District – you’ll only have #noregrets if you stay indoors. (B)

DAY 2 Amsterdam King’s Day We’ll rise, shine, & join forces with about a million other revellers ready to

DAY 1 London to Amsterdam Today you’ll unite with the team by morning in London before we make tracks across the water for the Dutch capital. We’ll waste no time getting into the festive spirit, with some nightlife & canal fun on offer. (D) F Canal cruise


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celebrate the great country that is the Netherlands. Known as one of the world’s greatest street parties, we’ll wear the national colour of orange & jump right into the thick of it. (B)


See contiki.com/amsterdam-kingsday for a full itinerary, all essentials & Free Time Add-ons.

* Prices above are based on quad-share, for more information see p.176. If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Start 6:45am in London or approx. 6:00pm in Amsterdam & end 8:00am in Amsterdam or approx. 6:30pm in London.

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DAY 4 Dublin Unless you’re so smitten that you’re staying on in Dublin, our trip will come to an end today when we arrive back in London. Feeling refreshed after some sleep on the coach, we’ll say our goodbyes & do some final St Patty’s Day reminiscing. (B)

DAY 3 St. Patrick’s Day, Dublin Today the world goes green with envy over the lucky leprechauns enjoying St Patrick’s Day in Ireland. We’ll take to the packed streets for singing, dancing & an inhibition-free day with laughter aplenty. (B)

DAY 2 Dublin With tomorrow’s agenda officially packed, today will be all about exploring. You can visit the Guinness Storehouse, roam the lively streets & eat pub stew; all things Irish will be calling. (B)

DAY 1 London to Dublin Today you can unite with the team by morning in London or by afternoon in Dublin. We’ll waste no time getting into the Irish spirit, with a night of shenanigans on the town sitting ahead of us in the capital.

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DAY 5 Edinburgh to London Packing our bags & leaving Edinburgh, we’ll head for the famous vow town of Gretna Green. After a final bout of sightseeing & history we’ll coast back to London, where our New Year trip will come to an end. (B)

DAY 4 New Year’s Day Edinburgh While the rest of the world will be winding down & feeling dusty, the parties in Edinburgh will be carrying on through New Year’s Day. You can conclude it all with a dabble in tradition, taking a plunge for charity into the freezing river of Firth of Forth. (B) F Scottish Evening

DAY 3 New Year’s Eve in Edinburgh Dancing, fireworks, carnival rides, ice-skating rinks; Edinburgh truly comes alive on day-3, becoming one of the most exciting New Year’s playgrounds on the planet. See in the calendar in true Hogmanay style, partying way into the hours of the morning. (B)

DAY 2 Edinburgh With one of the world’s biggest parties waiting for us, the mood will be mighty cheery. Hogmanay will open with a Torchlight Procession, giving us the day to roam the streets & absorb the great land of haggis & whisky. (B)

DAY 1 London to Edinburgh We’ll gather round in London & board the coach ready for our journey through English countryside into the capital of Scotland. Once in Scot territory we’ll be welcomed by an orientation of the city, guiding us past kilt-clad locals & on to castles down cobbled lanes.


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Day 1: London to Edinburgh (or meet in Edinburgh). Meet up with your Contiki Team in London before heading to Edinburgh.

Day 2: New Year’s Eve in Edinburgh. Enjoy a late start today. Stroll down Princes Street & the Royal Mile or tour Edinburgh’s famous castle. Tonight, get ready for the world’s biggest New Year party! (B)

Day 3: Edinburgh. Welcome 2019! Take the day to chill or explore, then get back out & party. (B)

Day 4: Edinburgh to London. (or end Edinburgh). Chill or get some much needed sleep on the coach as your trip ends on arrival in London. Or if staying on in Edinburgh, your trip ends after breakfast. (B)

See contiki.com/hogmanay for a full itinerary, essentials & Free Time optionals

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US$599


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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 and at our discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selected holiday. A contract is only made between you and us upon your booking being confirmed and accepted by us and our communication thereof to either you or your travel agent.2. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange rates as at 8th August, 2017. Should these costs change, it may be necessary to make a surcharge on the price of your holiday. 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. Should the total trip price increase by more than 10% you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. No surcharge in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment of the deposit for your land trip has been received. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced.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. For a coach holiday to operate successfully a minimum number of clients is required. Should the numbers on your holiday fail to reach this minimum Contiki reserves the right to cancel your holiday giving a minimum of 6 weeks notice. 3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we will give you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, and where available, offer you a comparable or better 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 and 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 AND CONDITIONS4.1 Throughout this brochure reference is made to the standard of accommodation, meal plans, transportation and included extras that make up your Contiki Holiday.4.2 At the time this brochure went to press (September, 2017) all Contiki’s holidays and included extras as described on the trip pages throughout this brochure were available.4.3 With respect to our touring program Contiki will do our best, at our discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing trips and transportation to give you good value for money. 4.4 When winter brochures are released, these prices supersede any winter trip prices in the summer brochure4.5 Contiki constantly strives to improve trip itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations. 4.6 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.4.7 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 Egypt, Turkey, Serbia, Montenegro, Morocco, Macedonia, Russia & Belarus.5. LIABILITY5.1 Your travel agent 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 to us. All such monies received by us will be deposited as required by law.5.2 We will be entitled to keep for each 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 and when we see fit, in respect of the services to be provided and/or fees payable under your selected holiday. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your holiday shall be deemed to be an authorisation to disburse thereof as aforesaid.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of US$200, per person per trip, or the full amount payable if booking is made within 45 days of departure from your home country, 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 Deposit and final payment will be converted to the local currency at point of booking. Conversion is based on the prevailing exchange rate at time of full/balance payment. Please check with your Travel Agent at time of payment.1.3 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non refundable deposit of US$200 per person per trip, which must be within 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled.1.4 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 clients’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled.2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid no later than 45 days before the scheduled holiday departure date from your home

country which shall be by the due date stated on the confirmation issued to you by Contiki.2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume that you have cancelled and cancellation charges in accordance with clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki.2.3 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded until full payment has been received by us.2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your departure from your home country, the full cost of the holiday will be payable immediately on booking and we reserve the right to provide all travel documents at the holiday departure point. 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and 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 Your deposit is non-refundable upon cancellation by you.3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price and 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. Extra night accomodations that are cancelled within 14 days of booked date will incur a 100% cancellation fee, outside 14 days the following fees will be charged:45-22 days ...................................................................................25%21-15 days ...................................................................................30%All cancellation policies valid as at 14th September, 2017 and are subject to change. Final policy will be confirmed at time of booking.3.4 In the event that you should not be granted a visa, we have devised this unique scheme to protect you against the necessary cancellation fees detailed above. For trips costing up to US$1,000 - waiver fee US$79 per person. For trips costing over US$1,000 - waiver fee US$89 per person. Waiver fees are payable at the time of booking and are non-refundable. They do not apply to cancellations due to changes of mind or for medical reasons. To protect yourself against these and other eventualities, you should ask your Travel Agent about a suitable insurance policy. N.B. This scheme is applicable only in the event that you provide documentary proof of having a visa application refused. To be eligible for the purchase of the visa waiver insurance, clients are encouraged to do so as early as possible when they make their trip booking. If we do not hear from you or your travel agent 30 days before the trip, we will assume that your visa application has not been approved and we will have to cancel your reservation. However, you can always re-book your trip (subject to availability) should your visa approval come inside 30 days. Bookings made within 30 days without the necessary visa approvals are not eligible for this visa waiver insurance and will be subject to the standard cancellation terms and conditions.3.5 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.3.6 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your travel agent. All Cancellation policies valid as at 14th September, 2017 and are subject to change. Final policy will be confirmed at time of booking.3.7 If flight changes are requested after the deposit has been received, or if flights are cancelled after tickets are issued, revision fees, change fees or Airline cancellation fees will be applicable and may be in addition to the above cancellation charges.4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, 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 35. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND 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 style5.2 Clients must be aged between 18 & 35 inclusive to travel on Contiki trips.5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditions or physical disability requiring special attention before you book your holiday. If you do not advise us at this stage, we may refuse to accept your booking. We may also refuse you if we feel that the holiday chosen is not suitable without a suitably qualified companion. Contiki will try to help you with your requirements but cannot guarantee to do so, either on our own or our suppliers’ (such as hotels, restaurants and excursions) behalf. Many of our holidays involve getting on and off coaches, walking tours and other physical activities. Some holidays may not be suitable for you if you rely on a wheelchair or have certain other disabilities. Should your disability require you to have special assistance, it is a condition of Contiki accepting your booking that you provide evidence satisfactory to us that an able-bodied person will accompany you and is able to provide any special needs or services that you may require. Contiki will not be responsible for the failure of this person to provide these services.5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and 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 and decisions of the appointed Contiki Representative and 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 and 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 and 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 and may result in the immediate termination of your holiday. In either event, you will be responsible for your own repatriation and related costs and 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 and/or a Contiki Trip Manager as soon as it is discovered.5.6 Where the passenger 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 and films of you while you are on holiday and that these may be used in our Group brochures and/or advertising or publicity material without obtaining any further consent or payment in respect of such photographs and/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 and 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 28 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Any claims made after the 28 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.5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereof shall be subject to English Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing.5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforcable 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 and enforcability of the other provisions shall not be affected. 5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to, attorney/client 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 and from your holiday destination, airport taxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to Trip Managers, representatives, drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, Free Time Add-Ons.

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 and 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 and 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 and 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 passengers 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 passengers & luggage. Enrolment in & payment for a trip shall constitute agreement & acceptance by the passenger 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. Contiki contracts with many different suppliers throughout the world to ensure that all the components of your holiday are taken care of. Contiki accepts responsibility for the services contracted with these suppliers as they effect your holiday. Where a part of your holiday as specified in this brochure cannot be provided and a reasonable alternative not accepted, Contiki may pay compensation specific to that loss. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for handicapped clients (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 March 2019.3. OPERATING COMPANIESContiki Holidays Ltd, Travel House, Rue du Manoir, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY1 2JH, with the exception of the Great Britain & Ireland trips described on p.112-15, the 3 & 5 day London Explorer packages, Hogmanay & St. Patrick’s Day trips described on p.170 & 174 all of which are operated by Contiki Travel (UK) Ltd. The principal operator of the Croatia Island Escape & Croatian Island Hopper products featured on p.146-149 is Katarina Lines. Their terms & conditions apply (available on request). The operator of the Turkish sailing product featured on p.151 is Barbaros Yachting, Turkey. Their terms & conditions apply (available on request). The operator of the Greek cruise product is Celestyal Cruises. Greek Sailing on p.150 is operated by Siva Travel. All companies can substitute any vessel & provide an alternative itinerary. The principal operator of the River Cruise products featured on p.142-145 is GRC Global River Cruises Holdings AG and their terms & conditions apply (available on request).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.5. U BY UNIWORLDFor trips operated by U by Uniworld please visit contiki.com/ubyuniworld-tcs for full booking conditions. You must be between 21-35 to travel on a U by Uniworld River Cruise + Contiki trip Mix & Match Combo. You must be between 21-45 to travel on a U by Uniworld River Cruise. For more information on trips operated by U by Uniworld please visit contiki.com/ubyuniworld-tcs for full booking conditions.DATA PROTECTION STATEMENTPlease be assured that we have measures in place to protect the personal booking information held by us. This information will be passed on to the principal and to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements. The information may also be provided to public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Certain information may also be passed on to security or credit checking companies. If you travel outside the European Economic Area (EEA), controls on data protection may not be as strong as the legal requirements within the EEA. We will only pass your information on to persons responsible for your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities, or dietary/religious requirements. (If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we will be unable to provide your booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons.). Where the data might be passed on for marketing purposes, you have the right to opt out of future marketing. You also have a right of access to data held which can be obtained by writing to Contiki Holidays Ltd, Travel House, Rue du Manoir, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY1 2JH.This brochure was published in September, 2017 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.


Q &BEFORE YOU BOOK

WHAT’S INCLUDED(ESSENTIALS)

All accommodation, transport, and a

good handful of meals are included

in the cost of your Contiki trip (in

most regions we offer breakfast every

day, plus a cherry-picked selection of

authentic and tasty meals). On top of

this, we also include our No Regrets

Inclusions, which are basically the

sights and activities we think you just

can’t afford to miss (wine tasting in the

Tuscan Hills to get you started). And

then of course you also get our expert

and highly trained team of Contiki staff;

our Trip Managers, Drivers, On-road

Cooks (Camping Trips) and On-site Team

Members throughout our properties in

Europe. Plus our modern, air-conditioned

Contiki coaches with WiFi charging

points, bathroom, TV and sound systems.

We also include sightseeing tours of all

major cities. Plus orientations in all other

destinations. Hotel tips, local taxes and

service charges and ferry crossing fees.

NOT INCLUDEDFlights to and from your start and end

destination are not included in the

cost of your trip. These can be booked

independently, or added on during the

booking process either online or with

your travel agent. We also keep a number

of meal times free for you to explore a

region and its foodie offerings in greater

detail, so budgeting for non-catered

meals is important. In terms of activities,

we also offer Free Time Add Ons, which

are additional experiences you can get

involved in during your free time on trip,

which are not included in the overall

price. Travel insurance and visas are also

not included in the cost of your trip, and

need to be booked separately.

AIRFAREFlights as specified on

individual trip itineraries are included

as part of the price. As detailed within

our Booking Conditions (p.175) under

‘General’ we rely on international

conventions regarding air travel & other

transportation as specified. Through

enrolment & payment for your trip you

acknowledge & 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

&/or by boarding the aircraft you have

accepted the airline’s terms & conditions

of travel & the application of all relevant

International Conventions & applicable

national & international law governing

air transportation.

VISASREQUIREMENTVisas are super important and are essential for entering certain countries. It’s up to you to be responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your trip. Run this by your travel agent (if applicable) or check out a visa service well in advance to determine if/which visas you will require and how to obtain them. Remember, visas can take up to 6 weeks and a fee is normally charged, so no leaving this one till the last minute. We recommend you apply for all visas through your travel agent or visa service before commencing your travel journey.

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. Malaysia, Japan, South Korea – 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 below:

Road to Athens plus 3-day Greek Island Cruise, Road to Athens plus Eastern Mediterranean Cruise, European Explorer, European Adventurer, Ultimate European, Spanish Spree, Iberian Peninsula & Morocco, Spain Morocco & Portugal, Adriatic Unearthed (start Rome), Adriatic Unearthed (start Split), Adriatic Horizons, Adriatic Spirit, Best of Balkans (start Split), Best of Balkans (start Budpaest), Balkans Discovery, The Mini Balkan, Spotlight on Greece plus 3-day Greek Island Cruise, Spotlight on Greece plus Eastern Mediterranean Cruise, Scandinavia & Russia Plus, Scandinavia (end Stockholm), Scandinavia (end Helsinki), Russia Plus (start Stockholm), Russia Plus (start Helsinki) Mediterranean Escape plus 4-day Greek Island Cruise, The Northern Trek, The Original, Aegean Classic Cruise, Idyllic Aegean Cruise and Island Cruising & Santorini.

Visas for non-Schengen countries

Some 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, Egypt, Russia, Belarus & Turkey. Depending on your nationality it may be possible to obtain visas for Egypt upon arrival – you should check before you depart for your trip.

IMPORTANT

1. 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 or local

consular services before you leave home.

4. Contiki will provide you with visa

contacts from our London base at the

Royal National Hotel, if necessary.

PACKINGHOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING?

For our European trips luggage is

restricted to one decent sized, non-

expanding suitcase, approximately 29”

× 20” × 10” (73cm x 50cm x 25cm) with

a maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs.)

plus one small hand/day bag that can

go on the coach with you. Metal frame

backpacks are not advised as their bulky

shape makes packing the coach tricky,

plus they are more likely to damage

other luggage.

On Camping trips, the maximum

dimensions are 28” × 18” x 9” (70cm x

45cm x 23cm) with a maximum weight

of 20 kilos (44lbs).

If you are traveling on the European Trail,

European Quest, Scandinavia, High Energy

or Camping trip, you’ll need a towel.

On Ski Austria trips starting in London,

you can bring one pair of boots & skis or a

snowboard to be placed under the coach.

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

owner’s risk and insurance is strongly

recommended.

IS THERE ANY KIND OF DRESS CODE?

On a day-to-day basis we recommend

comfortable, casual clothing. Some

trips do include bar/club or more formal

evening activities, in this case packing

a few more evening appropriate pieces

is a good call. If you’re jetting off to

a sunny location, you’ll most likely

have a beach day or a hotel pool, so

swimwear is essential. If you’re travelling

to areas where the culture and religion

is different to your own, it’s important

to be respectful of this and cover up, in

particular if you are going to Churches,

Temples, or places of worship.

WHAT SHOULD I PACK FOR MY TRIP?

Dependent on where you are going

and the time of the year, you may need

to pack swimwear, scarfs, sweaters,

appropriate footwear, or evening wear.

Warm clothing is always a good call,

even in the summertime as temperatures

can get chilly.

Check out our packing list on

contiki.com/FAQ. For more packing and tips,

head to contiki.com/six-two

TRAVEL INSURANCE DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE?

A simple one - yes. It’s essential that

you take out travel insurance to cover

the likes of cancellation, personal injury

and medical expenses before you travel

with Contiki. We advise you to get travel

insurance that covers cancellation,

personal liability and loss of personal

property. It’s also super important to

check that your insurance covers all

of the activities you’ll be partaking in,

particularly any adventure activities for

all you adrenaline junkies.

Visit contiki.com/insurance for more

information on this.

DO YOU SELL TRAVEL INSURANCE?

We sure do. Contiki travel insurance can

cover you for the duration of your trip as

well as any days you are travelling pre or

post your Contiki trip. For a full quote on

what Contiki can offer, send us an email

or give us a call on the relevant home

country numbers you can find here.

SLEEPINGWHERE WILL I STAY?

HOTELS:

Our hotel accommodation is always twin-share, staying in superior tourist class hotels, many of which are centrally located, with great facilities. Twin-share is 2 people sharing, either travelling together or as a same-sex room match. We also offer upgrades to single rooms for a supplement, but please note that on rare occasions the availability of single rooms at some hotels can be limited. We also offer a reduced price triple-share option – either three people travelling together, or as a triple-share same-sex room match. Note: On rare occasions due to reasons outside our control, alternative hotels may be used. Whilst it is always our intention to use hotels of a similar standard & location, no liability can be accepted for any variation of either.

HOSTELS:

Our hostels are some of the newest & best in Europe. They are maximum same sex quad-share, with private facilities. Our hostels also offer great extras as part of the experience, like bars, entertainment areas, washing facilities & conveniently located in cities.

Note: Our Festival trips may feature multi-share accommodation for up to 8 people, and at times may be mixed gender, with shared facilities.

SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS:

Our Special Stopovers & Contiki Village Cabin accommodation is exclusive to Contiki.


Kotor

Mostar

SPLIT

DUBROVNIK

BUDVA

2

SARAJEVO6

BELGRADE 8

1

BUDAPEST 911

4

ADRIATIC SEA

SERBIAMONTE-NEGRO

HUNGARY

CROATIA

BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA

START

END

&ASpecial Stopovers: Special Stopovers are a combination of same sex twin & quad-share depending on the destination, but never more than 4 people sharing. Travellers must bring their own towel. No sleeping bags are required. Stopovers are NOT hotels & our travellers are asked to assist with serving meals & washing up, it’s all part of the adventure. All Special Stopovers have hot showers, a bar, & WiFi. Most have laundry facilities & in some destinations, pools. As well as our Contiki-only On-site Team.

Contiki Village cabins: Contiki Village cabins are located within some of Europe’s best campsites, each with private facilities. Travellers must bring their own towel, and our travellers are asked to assist with serving meals & washing up, it’s all part of the fun. Contiki Village facilities can include pools, WiFi in some locations, clothes washing facilities, and restaurants. As well as our Contiki-only On-site Team.

CAMPING:

Our accommodation is modern two-person tents with built in ground sheets & air mattresses at some of Europe’s best campsites. All campsites have hot water, bathroom facilities in shower blocks & many have clothes washing facilities, pools, WiFi, bars & shops. The standard of campsites in Europe can depend on location & should not be compared to those elsewhere around the world. On our camping trips, travellers need to take down & erect tents that are carried on the coach and travellers must also bring their own sleeping bag & towel. Travellers are asked to assist with preparing meals & washing up, it’s all part of the fun.

CRUISING & OTHER:

Sailing trips: We offer a variety of sailing options from cruise ships and traditional sailing cruise boats to small sailing yachts. On our cruising trips in Greece, we offer single, twin or quad share options all with private facilities. These cruise ships offer restaurants, pools, bars & nightly entertainment on board. On our traditional sailing cruise boats in Croatia and traditional gullets in Turkey, travellers will be in twin-share cabins with private facilities. These boats feature a dining room, bar & sundecks. On our small sailing yachts in Greece, we offer twin berth accommodation with shared facilities.

Trains: On some trips, we use trains. On our Egypt trip (BBEG only), two people share a two-berth coachette with shared facilities. On other trips, these details are outlined on the individual itineraries.

Overnight ferries: On overnight ferries, trips are provided with allocated airline style seating on deck.

SKI & BOARD HOLIDAYS:

Both our ski & board packages stay at our Contiki Special Stopover, the Austrian Gasthof. Refer to p.160-161 for details.

FESTIVALS:

Some trips offer ‘multi-share’ accomodation. These rooms may be for up to 8 people with shared facilities & at times may be mixed gender.

QUAD-SHARE ACCOMMODATION:

On our Discoverer and Scandinavia &

Russia 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 other 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, with the

exception of the Russia 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. You can check

what trips are part of a bigger trip on the

actual trip page.

MAKINGYOUR BOOKINGWHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

We get that sometimes plans change

unexpectedly, so our cancellation policy

offers you absolute flexibility and comes

in two parts:

FREEDOM GUARANTEE

The Freedom Guarantee policy ensures

that even if your travel plans change,

you’ll never miss out or be charged fees

for changing your booking. If you want

to change the dates of your trip, swap

onto another trip or even change your

trip for a different region entirely, that’s

all possible, without incurring fees*.

FLEX DEPOSIT

Flex Deposit is a policy you automatically

get once you’ve paid a deposit on any

Contiki trip, and works as credit towards

a future Contiki adventure, ensuring your

deposit money isn’t lost if you can’t

travel on your original trip as intended.

Flex Deposit can be used up until your

36th birthday, after which time it can

then be transferred for use with any

other travel brand within The Travel

Corporation family of brands. It can also

be gifted to a friend within 5 years of the

original booking date.

* You can find out more about both

policies in the T&C's on p.175 & on the

following websites:

contiki.com/freedomguarantee

contiki.com/flexdeposit

BROCHURE AUTHENTICITY

We 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.

WARDROBE CREDITS

Models wardrobe and styling is a mixture

of models own and items provided by

Kivari

@kivari_the_label and shoes by Solillas.

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS

Photos courtesy of © Celine Cousteau

p.20. Photos courtesy of © Sheena

Rosentreter p.36 Iceland. Photos courtesy

of © Kyle Kuiper p.123 Luxor Egypt,

Snorkelling, Beach Sunset. Photos courtesy

of © Barbaros Yachting p.138. Photos

courtesy of © Katarina Line p.138. Photos

courtesy of © Siva Travel p.138 Photos

courtesy of © Celestyal Cruise p.138.

Photos courtesy of © Glen Kelly p.160

Snowboarding. Photos courtesy of ©

Sziget p.166 Sziget Festival

HOW TO READ A TRIP PAGE

MAP KEY

STARTSTART ICON: Shows the city/ies where you can start your trip. It may have 1 or 2 arrows showing start city options.

The itinerary sits around the map to show you where

each part of your trip will take place. The days go

around the map either clockwise or anti-clockwise.

ITINERARY KEY

STARTSTART ICON: This shows you where the itinerary starts on the page. The arrow will point to the next itinerary day. On Independent Insider trip pages it shows the first possible start city.

ENDEND ICON: Shows the city/ies where you could finish your trip. It may have 1 or 2 arrows showing end city options.

ENDEND ICON: This shows you where the trip itinerary ends.

STARTOPTIONAL START: This shows every city where you can start your Independent Insider trip.

ENDOPTIONAL END: This shows every city where you can end your Independent Insider trip.

ADDADD: This shows that you can add more ‘blocks’ to your Independent Insider trip and points to the next city or what trip add-ons are avalable.

(B,L,D) MEALS: Included meals are listed in brackets at the end of each itinerary day. B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.

ITINERARY END DAY: These icons show the day of the trip you arrive, in the end city and the day the trip finishes.

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ACCOMODATION: Show you how many nights & what style of accommodation you’ll be sleeping in.

MEALS: Shows the number of meals included in each trip.

ESSENTIALS: All of the things included on a Contiki as standard.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS: Some of the top experiences you can do, that aren’t included in the price of your trip.

On each trip page the 'What You Need to Know'

panel highlights what’s included and some of

the experiences you could have on each trip.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW PANEL

The price panels sit underneath each trip map and itinerary. It indicates if it is a Summer or Winter departure, the code, any included taxes, food fund, and Start and End location. Departures are listed in chronological order, under a price bracket per person.

PRICE PANEL

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS: Some of the top experiences you will have included in the price of your trip.

START LONDON & FINISH LONDON CODE: BBUK SUMMER 2018

ITINERARY DAY: Shows which day of the trip you will arrive in a city.

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SPECIAL STOPOVER: Day or night spent at a Contiki exclusive accommodation.

VISIT: Shows places you’ll visit but not stay the night

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PAYING FOR YOUR TRIPDO I HAVE TO PAY ALL AT ONCE WHEN I BOOK?

If you are booking your trip well in

advance of the departure date, you

only need to pay the deposit upon first

booking, and then just ensure you have

paid off the entire amount 45 days prior

to departure. If you are booking 45 days

or less before the trip departure date,

you will need to pay the full amount of

the trip up front.

BOOKING SECURITY

Contiki has been running trips for

young people since 1962 & in all

countries we fully comply with local

Travel Industry Laws.

US$2645Start End

Apr 06 Apr 21Apr 13 Apr 28Apr 20 May05Apr 27 May12

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Any additional personal expenses. This

includes alcohol, shopping, and any

evening entertainment not included.

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) into

offering the same.

NO COMPULSORY TIPPING - REWARD ONLY EXCELLENCE!Every country in the world has different

tipping policies. Within Europe it is

customary to tip roughly 5% of the bill

in table service restaurants, cafés, 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.

HEALTHDO I NEED VACCINATIONS?At the time this brochure went to press

(August, 2017), no vaccinations were

necessary. However, it is wise to check

up-to-date information with your travel

agent or doctor prior to departure. Don’t

forget to bring with you any medication

that you may require en route, such as

antihistamines, antibiotics.

SAFETY 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.

either the night before the trip is due to

start (if starting early the next day), or in

the evening of the first day of the trip (if

the trip starts later in the day). The kick

start meeting is where you will meet your

whole group for the first time, as well as

your Trip Manager. In this meeting, your

Trip Manager will give you an overview

of how things work on Contiki, a health

and safety briefing, as well as take all

necessary information/documentation

they may need from you.

I’M ARRIVING LATE, DOES IT MATTER IF I MISS THE KICK-START? It’s not essential to be at the kick-start

meeting, and we get that sometimes

your flight might be arriving late, or you

want to spend the day exploring a new

city. If you are not able to make it, just

let the Contiki reservations team know

in advance and make sure you know all

the necessary departure details for the

following morning. Your Trip Manager

will post these in the hotel/hostel lobby,

so just look out for them (and take a

picture if you’re the type to forget).

WHAT’S THE CONTIKI BASEMENT?

The Contiki Basement is our super cool,

home from home London launchpad,

located in the basement of the Royal

National Hotel, Bedford Way, London.

This is also the London base for Contiki

trips in Europe, and the meeting point for

Contiki trips starting in London.

CAN I SEE A LIST OF THE ACCOMMODATION FOR EACH TRIP? Once you’ve booked your Contiki, you

will be given a full accommodation list

detailing all the places you’ll be staying

on your trip. Prior to booking, you can

check out the types of accommodation

you could be sleeping in by region, at

contiki.com/accommodation.

WIFIIS THERE WIFI AT THE ACCOMMODATION WE’LL STAY AT? Yup! Don’t stress about keeping

connected to all your friends and family

from afar; almost all accommodation

Contiki stays at offers free WiFi, so you

can gram/snap/chat to your heart’s

content.

DO CONTIKI COACHES HAVE WIFI? They sure do. All of our coaches offer

100mb free WiFi to keep you up to date

whilst on the road. However, this isn’t

unlimited, so save any heavy internet

usage (watching videos etc.) for when

you get to your accommodation.

HOW CAN I STAY ONLINE DURING MY TRIP?You can use the complimentary WiFi at

most of our accommodation stops and

on the coach. Alternatively, chat to your

phone provider about any deals you can

use to lower your roaming charges, or

buy a local SIM card upon arrival into the

region you will be visiting.

FREE TIME ADD-ONSARE FREE TIME ADD-ON ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE COST OF MY TRIP? No, these experiences are an additional

cost and are not included in the price

of your Contiki trip. However, thanks

to our long-standing relationships

with suppliers, you can be safe in the

knowledge that you are getting the best

deal when booking one of our Add-Ons.

HOW DO I KNOW WHAT FREE TIME ADD-ONS ARE ON MY TRIP?

Look out for the F symbol on our trip pages

for the Add-Ons available on each trip. A

full list of Add-Ons and approximate costs

will also be sent to you with your travel

documents, approximately 21 days before

your trip departs.

Your Trip Manager will take you through

all of the available options at the start of

your trip so you can decide if you want

to do any of these awesome experiences

once you’ve got the full down low.

HOW DO I PAY FOR FREE TIME ADD-ONS?Payment for your Free Time Add-Ons

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, like Croatia, Russia & Turkey trips. Ask your Trip Manager for details when you start your trip.

MONEYWHAT WILL I NEED MONEY FOR ON THE TRIP? In terms of spending money, you’ll need

to budget for the following:

Any meals (normally lunches and

dinners) that are not included. If you

search for your trip at contiki.com, you’ll

be able to see the total number of meals

included in the cost of your trip.

Any Free Time Add-Ons you would like to

do on your trip.

Any additional sightseeing you plan

on doing in your Free Time, that is

not covered either by our No Regrets

Inclusions or Free Time Add-Ons.

NOW THAT YOU’VE BOOKEDREGISTERING AT MYCONTIKIJust like you, we want your trip to run as smoothly as possible, so before you travel, make sure you register your details online at MyContiki. This only takes a few minutes, and means we’ll have info on:• Your personal details, including your email address and phone number. Your emergency contact info, just in case we need it

• Any dietary requirements you may have

• You’ll also need to make sure your trip is paid in full 45 days prior to departure.

GET YOUR TRAVEL DOCS AT MYCONTIKICare about saving the planet just like we do? You can now download your travel docs to your phone or computer straight from MyContiki. After registering your details, your docs will be available for download approximately 21 days before your trip departs.

Still want paper docs? We can do that too, but you’ll still need to register for your trip first at MyContiki.

FEATURES OF MYCONTIKI

Think of MyContiki as your one-stop-shop for everything you may need before, during, or after your trip. • Before you go: Check out your full trip itinerary, pay off your trip in multiple installments, download your travel documents, get updates on your trip and meet your Trip Manager and fellow travel pals.

• During your trip: Get daily updates from your Trip Manager, chat with your new BFFs and share pics with your family and friends back home.

• Back at home: Stay in touch with your Contiki fam, relive the memories through sharing photos and get exclusive access to past passenger deals.

Visit contiki.com/mycontiki now to start unlocking all these delicious features.

WHERE DOES MY CONTIKI START? Information on your trip start and end

points can all be found at MyContiki, or

in the documents sent to you 21 days

prior to departure. If you are unsure or

want clarification on this, please give

your travel agent or our reservations

team a call, or chat to us on Facebook.

WHAT IS A KICK-START MEETING?Every trip has a kick start meeting, hosted

by the Trip Manager, which happens


ALBANIA

Adria t ic Spi r i t p126Adria t ic Unear thed p124European Adventurer ( see web)European Explorer ( see web)The Original p154The Nor thern Trek p153AUSTRIA

Aust r ia Ski Only p160Aust r ia Ski P lus p160Ber l in to Budapes t p100Eastern Ques t p65Eastern Road p45Eastern Rocker p59Eastern Trai l p60European Adventurer ( see web)European Cont ras ts p84European Discover y p42European Encounter p48European Escapade p82European Exper ience p80European Explorer ( see web)European Hor izon p75European Panorama p68European Ques t p63European Trai l p58European Vis ta p56European Whir l p78Quest to London p67Road to Athens p50Road to Rome p50Sziget Fes t iva l p166The Original p154Danube F low p144The Nor thern Trek p153Trai l to London p62Trai l to Rome p61Ul t imate European (see web)Winter Wanderer p158BELARUS

Russ ia P lus p134Scandinavia & Russ ia p lus p132BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

Balkans Discover y p129Best of Balkans p127BULGARIA

The Original p154The Nor thern Trek p153Ul t imate European (see web)CROATIA

Adr ia t ic Hor izons p126Adria t ic Spi r i t p126Adria t ic Unear thed p124Balkans Discover y p129Best of Balkans p127Croat ian Is land Escape p148Croat ian Is land Hopper p146European Adventurer ( see web)European Explorer ( see web)The Original p154The Mini Balkan p129The Nor thern Trek p153CZECH REPUBLIC

Ber l in to Budapes t p100Eastern Ques t p65Eastern Road p45Eastern Rocker p59European Cont ras ts p84European Encounter p48European Inspi ra t ion p54European Ques t p63European Trai l p58European Vis ta p56European Whir l p78Quest to London p67Sziget Fes t iva l p166The Original p154The Nor thern Trek p153Trai l to Rome p61Winter Wanderer p158DENMARK

Ber l in to S tockholm p102Scandinavia p133Scandinavia & Russ ia P lus p132

EGYPT

Egypt & The Ni le (see web)Ultimate European plus Egypt (see web)ENGLAND

Bes t of Br i ta in p112England & Scot land p113Great Br i ta in & I re land p114FINLAND

Scandinavia & Russ ia P lus p132FRANCE

Amsterdam to Barcelona p44Barcelona to Munich p98Par is for Chr is tmas p172European Adventurer ( see web)European Cont ras ts p84European Discover y p42European Encounter p48European Escapade p82European Exper ience p80European Explorer ( see web)European Highl ights p76European Hor izon p75European Impress ions p52European Inspi ra t ion p54European Magic p40European Panorama p68European Ques t p63European Trai l p58European Vis ta p56European Whir l p78London to Athens p88London to Rome p88Medi ter ranean Highl ights p46Medi ter ranean Ques t p65Munch p70Par is for New Year p173Quest to London p67Quest to Rome p66Road to Athens p50Road to Rome p50The Original p154The Seine Exper ience p145The Southern Trai l p153Trai l to London p62Ul t imate European (see web)Western Ques t p64Western Rocker p60Winter Wanderer p158GERMANY

Barcelona to Munich p98Ber l in to Budapes t p100Ber l in to S tockholm p102Eastern Ques t p65Eastern Road p45Eastern Rocker p59European Adventurer ( see web)European Cont ras ts p84European Discover y p42European Encounter p48European Escapade p82European Exper ience p80European Explorer ( see web)European Highl ights p76European Hor izon p75European Impress ions p52European Inspi ra t ion p54European Magic p40European Panorama p68European Ques t p63European Trai l p58European Vis ta p56European Whir l p78Germany’s F ines t p143London to Ber l in p94Oktober fes t p167Quest to London p67Road to Athens p50Road to Rome p50Rol l ing on the Rhine p142Scandinavia p133Scandinavia & Russ ia p lus p132Sziget Fes t iva l p166The Original p154Danube F low p144The Nor thern Trek p153Trai l to Rome p61Ul t imate European (see web)Winter Wanderer p158

GREECE

Adria t ic Spi r i t p126Adria t ic Unear thed p124Aegean Class ic p139European Adventurer ( see web)European Cont ras ts p84European Explorer p lus Greek Is land Cruis ing (see web)European Explorer p lus Mykonos Is land (see web)European Panorama p68Greek Is land Hopping p108Greek Sai l ing p150Greek Week p89Is land Cruis ing & Santor in i p141London to Athens p88Medi ter ranean Escape p106Road to Athens p50Spot l igh t on Greece p130The Original p154The Nor thern Trek p153The Southern Trai l p153Turkey & Greek Odyssey p122Ul t imate European (see web)HUNGARY

Balkans Discover y p129Ber l in to Budapes t p100Best of Balkans p127Eastern Road p45Eastern Trai l p60Sziget Fes t iva l p166The Original p154Danube F low p144The Mini Balkan p129The Nor thern Trek p153Trai l to London p62Trai l to Rome p61Ul t imate European (see web)ICELAND

Ice land p162Fi re & Ice p163IRELAND

Great Br i ta in & I re land p114Ire land p115St. Pat r ick ’s Day p174ITALY

Adr ia t ic Hor izons p126Adria t ic Spi r i t p126Adria t ic Unear thed p124Barcelona to Munich p98Eastern Ques t p65Eastern Trai l p60European Adventurer ( see web)European Cont ras ts p84European Discover y p42European Encounter p48European Escapade p82European Exper ience p80European Explorer ( see web)European Highl ights p76European Hor izon p75European Impress ions p52European Inspi ra t ion p54European Magic p40European Panorama p68European Ques t p63European Trai l p58European Vis ta p56European Whir l p78I ta l ian Bel l i ss imo p104I ta l ian Espresso p118London to Athens p86London to Rome p88Medi ter ranean Escape p106Medi ter ranean Highl ights p46Medi ter ranean Ques t p65Munch p70Quest to London p67Quest to Rome p66Road to Athens p50Road to Rome p50Simply I ta ly p117The Original p154The Southern Trai l p153Trai l to London p62Trai l to Rome p61Ul t imate European (see web)Western Rocker p60Winter Wanderer p158

MACEDONIA

The Original p154The Nor thern Trek p153MOROCCO

Iber ian Pen & Morocco p119Morocco p122Spain, Morocco & Por tugal p121NETHERLANDS

Amsterdam for Kings Day p173Amsterdam for New Year p173Amsterdam to Barcelona p44Amsterdam for Chr is tmas p172Amsterdam for Eas ter p172Eastern Ques t p65Eastern Rocker p59European Adventurer ( see web)European Cont ras ts p84European Discover y p42European Encounter p48European Escapade p82European Exper ience p80European Explorer ( see web)European Highl ights p46European Hor izon p75European Impress ions p52European Inspi ra t ion p54European Magic p40European Panorama p68European Ques t p63European Trai l p58European Vis ta p56European Whir l p78London to Ber l in p94Quest to London p67The Original p154The Nor thern Trek p153Trai l to Rome p61Ul t imate European (see web)Winter Wanderer p158NORWAY

Ber l in to S tockholm p102Scandinavia p133Scandinavia & Russ ia p lus p132POLAND

Eas tern Road p45Eastern Trai l p60European Trai l p58Russ ia P lus p134Scandinavia & Russ ia p lus p132Trai l to London p62Trai l to Rome p61PORTUGAL

F ies tas & Sies tas p116Iber ian Pen & Morocco p119Madrid to L i sbon p96Spain, Morocco & Por tugal p121RUSSIA

Scandinavia & Russ ia p lus p132Best of Russ ia p135SCOTLAND

England & Scot land p113Great Br i ta in & I re land p114Hogmanay New Year p174SERBIA

Bes t of Balkans p127Ultimate European plus Egypt (see web)Ul t imate European plus Greek Is lands (see web)SLOVENIA

Adr ia t ic Hor izons p126Adria t ic Unear thed p124Best of Balkans p127Eastern Trai l p60European Adventurer ( see web)European Trai l p58Mini Balkan p129Trai l to London p62Trai l to Rome p61

SPAIN

Amsterdam to Barcelona p44Barcelona to Munich p98European Adventurer ( see web)European Escapade p82European Explorer ( see web)European Impress ions p52Ibiza & Beyond p74European Panorama p68Fies tas & Sies tas p116Iber ian Pen & Morocco p119London to Athens p86London to Rome p88Madrid to L i sbon p96Medi ter ranean Highl ights p46Medi ter ranean Ques t p65Munch p70Quest to London p67Quest to Rome p66Spain, Morocco & Por tugal p121Spanish Spree p120The Original p154The Southern Trai l p153Ul t imate European (see web)Western Ques t p64Winter Wanderer p158SWEDEN

Ber l in to S tockholm p102Scandinavia p133Russ ia P lus p134Scandinavia & Russ ia p lus p132SWITZERLAND

Amsterdam to Barcelona p44European Adventurer ( see web)European Cont ras ts p84European Discover y p42European Encounter p48European Escapade p82European Exper ience p80European Explorer p lus Greek Is land Cruis ing (see web)European Hor izon p75European Impress ions p52European Inspi ra t ion p54European Magic p40European Panorama p68European Trai l p58European Vis ta p56European Whir l p78Road to Athens p50Road to Rome p50The Original p154The Nor thern Trek p153Trai l to London p62Ultimate European plus Egypt (see web)Western Rocker p60Winter Wanderer p158TURKEY

Aegean Class ic p139ANZAC Odyssey p168European Explorer I s land Cruis ing & Santor in i ( see web)Medi ter ranean Escape plus 4 Day Cruise p106Road to Athens p lus 3 day Greek Is land Cruise p51The Original p154The Nor thern Trek p153Turkey & Greek Odyssey p122Turk ish Sai l ing p151Ul t imate European (see web)WALES

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