Contiki Holidays Europe Winter eBrochure 2018-19 (ASIAUSD)

6 NEW & IMPROVED TRIPS

EUROPE 18 / 19

AUTUMN, WINTER, SPRING

TRIPS FOR 18 - 35 YEAR OLDS

EUROPE 18 / 19 AUTUMN WINTER SPRING

TRAVEL WITH NO REGRETS

TRAVEL CREATES

CHANGE A LIFE FULL OF EXPERIENCES IS A LIFE WELL LIVED.

NORDKETTE MOUNTAIN AUSTRIA

H O W W I LL TR AVE L C H A N G E

you?

At Contiki, we live passionately by one philosophy - to travel with no regrets. We know you want immersion and authenticity. We know you want to feel a culture, not just pass it by. And we know it’s the experiences you have whilst travelling that make the difference between ordinary and extraordinary. Real, true experiences, that’s what we’ve spent our lifetimes seeking out. So ask yourself this - do you want to live life in the shadows, or do you want to live life with no regrets?

CONTENTS Travel Creates Change Contiki in Winter Contiki Know-How Why Travel Contiki Ways to Save What's your Travel Style?

Sleep in Comfort A Day in the Life of a Trip Manager No Regrets Inclusions Free Time Add-Ons Munch Contiki Cares The Travel Corporation Q&A How to book

DISCOVERER P. 2 0 F R O M U S $ 1 2 6

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DID YOU KNOW? REYKJAVIK

ICELAND

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS WEST HIGHLANDS

EDINBURGH

LONDONDERRY NORTHERN IRELAND

LAKE DISTRICT

BELFAST

YORK

IRELAND GALWAY

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SCOTLAND

GLASGOW

P/D

European Magic 9 days European Discovery 12 days Mediterranean Highlights 13 days European Encounter 16 days European Inspiration 19 days European Vista 21 days Winter Wanderer 24 days European Trail 23 days Eastern Rocker 8 days Eastern Trail 9 days Western Rocker 8 days Trail to Rome 16 days Trail to London 16 days European Quest 25 days Western Quest 8 days Mediterranean Quest 9 days Eastern Quest 10 days Quest to Rome 16 days Quest to London 18 days

You can start most of our Discoverer trips from Paris or Amsterdam.

LIVERPOOL

DUBLIN

ENGLAND

@_CALANTHE

WALES

CORK

LONDON

Get Around in Comfort For transport, we keep it classic - our sleek, efficient, eco friendly and damn comfortable Euro 6 coaches make the journey half the fun. Think some free WiFi, comfy seats & charging points, TVs & air-con. See contiki.com/freewifi

PARIS

LYON

FRANCE

@SJWILSON

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER P. 3 6 F R O M U S $ 1 2 7 P / D London to Berlin 13 days Berlin to Budapest 13 days Great Britain & Ireland 16 days England & Scotland 9 days Simply Italy 12 days Italian Espresso 8 days Spanish Spree 14 days Fiestas & Siestas 12 days Iberian Peninsula & Morocco 20 days Spain, Morocco & Portugal 15 days Morocco 5 days Egypt & The Nile 8 days

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S H O R T T R I P S & F E S T I VA L S P. 5 5 F R O M U S $ 9 5 P / D London Explorer 3/5 days London Stay Longer Christmas in Amsterdam 4 days Christmas in Paris 4 days New Year in Amsterdam 4 days New Year in Paris 4 days St Patrick's Day 4 days Hogmanay 4/5 days

wifi

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Available at most accommodation across Europe.

SALAMANCA PORTO

CONTIKI

MADRID

SPAIN

VALENCIA

CORDOBA SEVILLE

Winterr

GRANADA

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MOROCCO

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SAN SEBASTIAN PAMPLONA

BILBAO

PORTUGAL

WINTER & SKI P.48 FROM US$7 5 P/D Iceland 4 days Fire & Ice 6 days Ski Plus 8/15 nights Ski Only 7/14 nights Mini Ski Austria 4 days The Ski Austria Weekender 5 days Hit the slopes with Contiki

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Overnight stops

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How to Read a Trip Page Visit p.58 for a full lowdown of our trip maps and itineraries.

START YOUR TRIP AT

@ADVENTUROUS TRAVELTALES

The Contiki Basement

Trip registration

115 Trip Managers

@DOGTAG89

You’ll need to register at MyContiki for your trip before you travel. Check out contiki.com/mycontiki for more information.

& Drivers Our Trip Managers know what you want, and our Drivers will get you there in comfort. The team of dreams? We think so.

BERLIN AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS

GERMANY

Kickstart

POLAND

RHINE VALLEY

If 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.

BELGUIM KRAKOW

PRAGUE

CZECH REP. MUNICH

AUSTRIA VENICE SLOVENIA

SLOVAKIA

VIENNA

SALZBURG

SWITZERLAND LUCERNE

MILAN CINQUE TERRE

NICE

BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

Insurance

Travel 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.

LJUBLJANA

FLORENCE

AVIGNON

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.

ITALIAN RIVIERA

ITALYROME

Austrian Gasthof Our beloved traditional Austrian guesthouse has had a MAJOR facelift. What does it look like? See p.12 & p.51 and visit contiki.com/ gasthof-schoneck to find out more.

@SIMPLEEXPLORER

SORRENTO

Food @NAT.ASIA

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

We’re pretty passionate about it, from Austrian schnitzels to warm you up after a day on the slopes to all-out Spanish feasts.

EVERY ONE OF OUR TRIPS HAS A UNIQUE HASHTAG C heck the hashtag on the trip page and let the Contiki alumni inspire your European Winter adventures.

Christmas Markets Toasty mugs of hot chocolate and mulled wine, tasty treats and all things festive. Some of our trip departures visit the best European Christmas markets. See the price panels on trip pages to pick your departure.

CAIRO

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ON-SITE TEAM MEMBERS At our newly renovated Gasthof Schöneck. These guys will make sure you have the best time on and off the slopes.

HURGHADA

EGYPT

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As a first-time solo traveller, I was so nervous before this trip, but it was the best thing I could have done. I loved every minute of it, I was lucky to have such an amazing group of people, the cities we visited were also extraordinary and heaps of fun. My Trip Manager and Driver were great and made the experience so much better. I would recommend this trip to anyone.

STELLA, 2018 See contiki.com/feefo for all traveller reviews

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THE VALUE OF

CONTIKI KNOW-HOW 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 bit as much as you do. Which is why when you buy a trip with us, it isn’t just the nuts & bolts you get, it’s the experience of a lifetime.

You get the practical stuff 4 Centrally located hotels & our freshly renovated Austrian Gasthof; accom you’ll dream about for years.

4 ways to travel, so you can explore Europe your way.

No Regrets Inclusions built into every trip price.

Our Munch food philosophy (obsession) that will have you coming home a size bigger. #sorrynotsorry.

A top-of-the-range fleet of eco-friendly coaches, to get you from A to B in comfort.

Not to mention WiFi & charging points.

A Trip Manager & Driver power duo of dreams, plus a host of Local Guides and an On-Site Team to show you the best time ever.

Cherry-picked Free Time Add-Ons guaranteed to amplify your adventure.

Breakfast included every day.

Free WiFi at most of our hotels to ensure you stay connected / keep the parents happy. Visit contiki.com/freewifi for more info.

Plus the cherries on top Bags of free time for solo wandering.

An army of new friends from all around the world (so future travel plans for the next 10 years = sorted).

An Instagram feed that will make you look like a legit travel blogger.

Countless ‘firsts’, from the first time you spy the Eiffel Tower, to the first time you make it the whole way down a piste (without even falling).

The security of travelling with a family-run business that genuinely cares about their travellers.

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

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WHY TRAVEL

Contiki?

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DESIGNED ED FOR 18 18-35 YEAR OLDS

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TRAVEL VEL EXPERIENCES EXPERIENC ERIENC YOU WANT

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MORE FR FREEDOM FREE

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AUTHENTIC FOOD EXPERIENCES

Locally sourced ingredients, region specific meals and foodie experiences to make your tummy smile.

MORE FUN FUN, LE LESS HASSLE

SUPPORT & FLE FLEXIBILITY FL

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PEACE CE OF MIND

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&

BOOK EARLY

DON’T

Miss out

Save

If you’ve found your dream trip, don’t wait! Our trips do sell out, so book early to ensure you lock down your spot. Your holiday will be in the bag and you’ll save some sweet $$$ in the process.

If you’ve got your spirit of adventure and your US$200 deposit ready to go, then you’re ready to book! And if you change your mind? Don’t stress, we’ve got the world’s greatest change policy. Check out p.59, FlexDeposit, for all your options.

PAY

SAVE UP TO Pay in full by 16th Aug 2018 & save up to 7.5%

5%

MORE

5%

Welcome to Contiki+, our program exclusive to past travellers AND a guaranteed way to save 5% off your next Contiki adventure.

5%* off the least expensive trip when you book 2 trips together with us of 7+ days.

LAST MINUTE DEALS

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TOGETHER

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US$310

BOOK

10%

Everyone saves 10% when 10 or more book (or the 11th person goes free)

7.5%

Everyone saves 7.5% when 7 or more book together

5%

Everyone saves 5% when 4 or more book together

Who can say no to a little extra cash to splurge on their trip? We release special deals all through the year so be sure to check contiki.com/deals regularly to get the best possible deal on your Contiki trip.

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, festival tickets, & optional activities). Your trip price does not include the costs of international flights to/from Europe that start or end your trip. Pay Early savings do not apply to bookings made within 45 days of trip departure and are not combinable with Last Minute Deals. Pay Early savings of US$310 based on the Winter Wanderer trip p.27. You can combine the Contiki+ discount (past traveller) and the multi trip discount (2nd trip discount) with group discounts (Book Together), & early payment (Pay Early) discounts on trips of 7 days or longer. Multiple discounts are added incrementally and not as a total amount off the gross price. It is possible to use a Contiki+ discount (past traveller) with a multi-trip discount on the same booking, however only one 5% discount will be applied per trip. Group discounts (‘Book Together’) are available on all trips & are based on the land portion of a twin-share trip . Discounts are subject to availability & may be withdrawn at any point without notice. *The 5% multi trip discount will be applied to the lower priced of your two (or more) trips to Europe, please contact Contiki or your travel agent to apply relevant discounts when booking your trip.

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS FOR MORE WAYS TO SAVE

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WHAT’S YOUR TRAVEL

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They say that there is 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 4 is your special someone? Your perfect romance awaits.

@KAYLAAFLEMING #WESTERNQUEST

@WHATKRYSTACAPTURES #WINTERWANDERER

@WHATKRYSTACAPTURES #GBIRELAND @ZACHHIMSELF96 #AMSTERDAMCHRISTMAS

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DI SC OV E R E R

I N - D E P T H E X P LO RE R

W I N T E R & SKI

SHORT TRIPS & FESTIVALS

GO E V E RY W H E R E

LIVE LOCAL

KEEP IT COSY

F OR LIF E’ S M OM EN T S

Hungry to see new places & have one-of-a-kind experiences Keen and curious to see and do everything Foodie enthusiast who likes learning about new cultures A people person who also enjoys time & space to do their own thing Swipe through to p.20 to see all Discoverer trips.

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A serious culture junkie who craves authenticity and unique experiences A foodie fiend who loves time to hunt for local hangouts Likes a take your time approach to exploring new places Loves to get to know new people Swipe through to p.36 to see all In-Depth Explorer trips

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Someone who can’t sit still when surrounded by snow Has a serious appreciation for all things Après Ski Always had a hankering to see the Northern Lights Loves to spend a bit more time and get to know a place (and every piste)

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Swipe through to p.48 to see all Winter & Ski trips.

Spontaneous and fun-loving Lives for celebrations, hot drinks and long nights lit up with sparkly lights Thinks life is all about the little moments, that you remember forever Seeking memories, not regrets Swipe through to p.55 to see all Short Trips & Festivals.

ANTHEM

ANTHEM

ANTHEM

ANTHEM

Anywhere Rita Ora

Let Me Down Easy Gang Of Youths

Go Bang Pnau

Feels Great ft. Fetty Wap & CVBZ Cheat Codes

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COMFORT

SLEEP IN

A newly renovated Gasthof to unwind after a day shredding the slopes? Yes, please. The après ski will be just one of the incredible collection of memories our accommodation will help you create.

The hotels, included meals and activities were all really good!

ORIEL HOUSE CORK

Michelle European Vista, 2018

Free WiFi in most Contiki accommodation

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1 Schöneck Gasthof TRIP SKI AUSTRIA WHERE HOPFGARTEN STYLE WINTER & SKI Our beloved traditional Austrian guesthouse has had a MAJOR facelift.

What does it look like? Visit contiki.com/ gasthof-schoneck to check it out.

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2 Ibis Praha Old Town

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3 Peak Hotel

TRIP BERLIN TO BUDAPEST

TRIP EUROPEAN TRAIL

WHERE PRAGUE

WHERE LUCERNE

R STYLE IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

STYLE DISCOVERER

orts The Ibis Praha is all modern comforts ’s nestled in the Old Town of Prague’s ets maze of cobblestone streets. Streets o away from everything you have to check off while you’re visiting.

Against a backdrop of Switzerland’s Switzerland’ rolling hills, the Peak hotel peers out ou over the town’s medieval architecture architect and pretty lake. All this fresh air is going to make for some sweet dreams. drea

DAY IN THE LIFE of our

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Contiki Crew

Our people are what make us, us. Thoroughly trained, highly professional and always up for a good time, these guys do so much more than make sure you don’t miss the coach.

Armed with their little black books of must sees, must dos and must eats, our crew, from Trip Managers, to our Drivers and On-Site Team will show you Europe done right.

07:00

08:00

@CONTIKI-TAMMY

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11:30 @CONTIKI-TAMMY

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Visit youtube.com/ contiki to see our Trip Managers doing their thing on the road on their daily vlogs.

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TAMRYN

@CONTIKI-TAMMY

N A M E TA M RY N I N S TA @ C O N T I K I _ TA M M Y T I M E AT C ON TI K I 5 Y E A RS T R I P S K I AU S T R I A 7:00 Wake up, suit up, boot up and layer up.

8:00 Head to breakfast to meet the travellers and help them to make the most of their time shredding up the mountain. There is over 280km of piste to explore and the Contiki team love to give our recommendations.

11:30 Jump in the gondola with the Contiki team to meet the travellers for a few runs before lunch.

13:00 There are so many traditional Gasthofs up the mountain to explore. A personal favourite is the Rib restaurant in Ellmau, but thanks to our mountain maps, we know exactly where to go for some fuel before we ski/board a bit more.

15:00 I take the group to one of my favourite spots for a great view and amazing atmosphere. Who would have thought you can

hang out in an actual Igloo? The legs definitely enjoy a break from the snow and “chilling” on a deck chair here is the best.

17:00 Time to head down the mountain for some Après Ski, Austrian tradition meaning “After Ski”. A local Hopfy favourite is Rundells, they do a great hot chocolate too (you can add some cheeky rum as well if you really need warming up).

19:30 I head into the kitchen to help the Contiki Chef and the rest of the team in the kitchen for dinner. Always a hearty, fill-you-up meal, exactly what you need after a long day up the mountain.

21:30 Schnappy Happy time. What’s more Austrian than dirndls, lederhosen, Austrian tunes and some local thirst quenchers?

23:00 It’s getting to my bed time. There’s a lot more of the mountain to explore tomorrow so I better get some rest.

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NO REGRETS

INCLUSIONS As important as the destination is, we know it’s the experiences you have there that really define your adventure.

That’s why we build in a suite of No Regrets Inclusions into every single trip price, because going home feeling like you’ve missed opportunities just isn’t an option with us.

REFLECT

FEEL

• AUSCHWITZ, POLAND

• SPECIAL ACCESS COLOSSEUM ENTRY, ROME

• EAST SIDE GALLERY, BERLIN

• PRIVATE BOAT THROUCH CANALS, VENICE

• LION MONUMENT, LUCERNE

• PALACE OF THE SPANISH ROYAL FAMILY TOUR, SPAIN

SEE

@THISISYUGEN

• ALL 5 CINQUE TERRE VILLAGES WITH INCLUDED TRAIN TICKET, ITALY • MONTPARNASSE OBSERVATION DECK, PARIS • THE ROYAL PALACE, MONACO

@TRAVEL_WITHFOOD

@LIVELLENMAY

EXPLORE

@WHATKRISTACAPTURES

TASTE • GELATO, ROME

• WINE TASTING, TUSCANY • CHEESE FARM VISIT, AMSTERDAM

@AMBERSTRAVELDIARIES

PLAY • BLUE LAGOON, ICELAND • COASTAL TRAIN RIDE, CINQUE TERRE @SHANANIGANZ_

• ILLUMINATIONS TOUR OF PARIS, FRANCE • ISLE OF CAPRI, ITALY • BLARNEY CASTLE, IRELAND

• BARCELONA BACKSTREETS & GOTHIC QUARTER, SPAIN

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TABOGGANING NORDKETTE MOUNTAIN

LOOK OUT FOR THE FREE TIME ADD-ON SYMBOL ON THE FREE TIME ROME

TIME

TRIP PAGES

CYCLE ON THE PROMENADE BARCELONA

GONDOLA RIDE VENICE

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

YOUR TIME, YOUR CHOICE Everyone wants something different when they travel, be it city exploring, deep diving into local cultures, soaking up some nature, or shredding the slopes. So to make sure you can do all our trips your way, we put Free Time centre stage.

With us, Free Time is made up of two choices. You can explore independently, maybe scouting the best coffee in Rome, finding the best Christmas market snacks in Amsterdam, losing yourself in the back-streets of Paris, 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. Like the sound of high kicks at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, wine tasting amongst the German vines, or learning how to make pasta in Rome? Just some of the tasty Add-Ons we’ve got lined up to tempt you with.

FREE TIME LONDON

PASTA MAKING CLASS ROME

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.

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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 eatwith 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 eatwith on our In-Depth Explorer trips, see p36.

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It’s hard to think about Europe without thinking about food. The authentic Italian coffee and pasta, the delicate French macarons, the world-class coffee, the warming Hungarian Goulash - all so good you can almost taste it.

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, which is why we have Munch - our long standing dedication to, and love affair with food which we can’t wait to share with you.

But what does it mean?

Ingredients 8 cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 2 star anise 2 - 4 tablespoons sugar (or equivalent) 750 ml Red Wine Method Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.

Heat to a simmer on medium-high (not a boil) Reduce to low heat and let simmer gently for 15 minutes, or up to 3 hours.

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#MUNCH

• It’s breakfast included every day as standard.

• It’s local, regional tastes of the places we visit, like going to a cheese maker in Amsterdam, or tasting authentic gelato in Rome, on us obvs.

• But what makes our food offering stand apart from the rest? It has to be our Free Time Add-On foodie adventures. We’re talking five-course Italian feasts on the island of Burano (we’ve already packed our stretchy pants.)

• And for those times when you want to do your own thing? It’s our Trip Managers, who will be right there with their little black books of local foodie haunts, to make sure you hit up all the best places.

Spicy, warm, and seriously tasty; mulled wine is THE drink of European winters. Christmas markets just wouldn’t be the same without a mug of steaming mulled wine to sip on as you peruse the treats and gifts and contemplate which rides you want to go on. It’s super easy to make, so try this one at home.

THE PERFECT

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

Mulled Wine

DRINK

5 1 Pasta Making Class, Rome

4 Escargot (snails), Paris

2 Tapas Lunches, Spain

5 Sweet Treats, London Christmas Markets

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KNOW YOUR

Impact 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?

JEAN-CLAUDE BROSSETTE CONTIKI’S CHATEAU DE CRUIX WINEMAKER

I pledge to travel with a company who puts the environment, society and local communities first.

RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST A

Lifetime 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. JeanClaude Brosette joined Contiki in 1979 has been producing the wine for Contiki’s Chateau de Cruix in France ever since, we’ve worked with our suppliers in Italy - the Fortini

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TAKE THE PLEDGE

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

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 choose 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.

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.

WE’RE PART OF

The Family Our passion for creating experiences of a lifetime, our unfaltering drive for complete customer satisfaction, and our ‘family first’ mentality in all we do, is in our Contiki DNA. Passed down from our parents, The Travel Corporation (TTC) and its founders, the Tollman family. Started over 60 years ago, TTC is a family of over 30 award-winning travel brands, showing 2 million travellers the world every year. It is because of TTC we can...

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ARRIVING ROME ITALY

PARIS FRANCE

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

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 good hands with us.

Visit TTC.com

PRAGUE CZECH REPUBLIC

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.

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9Ì DAYS

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8ÌCOUNTRIES

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FROM

US$1445 *

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FROM

DISCOVERER

EUROPEAN MAGIC US$161*PP/PD

A GREAT TASTE OF EUROPE'S HIGHLIGHTS FOR THOSE TIGHT ON TIME

PARIS FRANCE

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 8

NIGHTS 8 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

13

INCLUDED MEALS 8 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)

AMSTERDAM START

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Wine Tasting, St Goar F Austria at Altitude, Innsbruck F Cabaret Show & Dinner, Paris

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Private boat through the canals of Venice • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour

1

(1 night)

NETHERLANDS

ENGLAND

London

ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

6:30AM LONDON OR 6PM AMSTERDAM

START

Dover Calais BELGIUM

END

10AM PARIS CDG AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

DAY 9 Paris to London 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

RHINE VALLEY

2

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 GERMANY

(1 night)

END

Valley of the Somme 9

7

PARIS (2 nights)

MUNICH

AUSTRIA

SWITZ

LUCERNE

6

ITALY

Alps

FRANCE

Innsbruck

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

Brenner Pass

(1 night) Swiss Lake Como

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)

3

(1 night)

Burgundy Region

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)

4

VENICE (2 nights)

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)

1

Places visited Itinerary Day Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city

H OW MUC H & WH E N WINTER 2018/19

CODE: WWHH

START LONDON OR AMS’DAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

US$1595 Start End Nov 03 Nov 11 Nov 24 Dec 02

Start End Dec 01 ★ Dec 09 Dec 08 ★ Dec 16

US$1675 Start End Dec 15 ★ Dec 23 Dec 22 ★ Dec 30

Start End Dec 28 ● Jan 05 Dec 30 ■ Jan 07

Start 2019 Jan 05

End

Jan 13

US$1445 Start End Jan 19 Jan 27 Feb 02 Feb 10

Start Feb 16 Mar 02

End Feb 24 Mar 10

Start Mar 16

End Mar 24

* 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$399 based on the twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:30am in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Venice. ■ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Rhine Valley. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58.

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#EUMAGIC

US$1635 Start End Oct 20 Oct 28 Oct 27 Nov 04

DISCOVERER

EUROPEAN DISCOVERY 12Ì DAYS

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9ÌCOUNTRIES

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FROM

US$1885 *

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FROM

US$158 *PP/PD

UNCOVER EUROPE'S FINEST DESTINATIONS & ‘LA DOLCE VITA’ IN ITALY

INNSBRUCK AUSTRIA

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)

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 11

NIGHTS 11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

16

INCLUDED MEALS 11 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Nordkette Mountain, Innsbruck F Tuscan Evening, Florence F Cabaret Show & Dinner, Paris NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Private boat through the canals of Venice • Venice walking tour • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide

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)

10AM PARIS CDG AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

END

DAY 12 Paris to London 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)

START

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) NETHERLANDS F Evening canal boat cruise AMSTERDAM GERMANY 1

ENGLAND

(1 night)

London

2

Dover Calais

BELGIUM

1

Places visited Itinerary Day Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city

RHINE VALLEY (1 night)

END

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

6:30AM LONDON OR 6PM AMSTERDAM

START

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 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)

Valley of the Somme

12 10

MUNICH

PARIS

(2 nights) Burgundy Region

3

(1 night) SWITZ

9

AUSTRIA

4

INNSBRUCK (1 night)

LUCERNE DAY 6 - 7 Rome FRANCE With our newfound appetite for all (1 night) Lake Como 5 VENICE things Italian, we'll leave Venice & Apennine (1 night) Mountains dart through the Apennine Mountains in search of Rome. Here FLORENCE 8 (1 night) ITALY we will spend two nights visiting historic monuments & ticking off the world's smallest country, the Vatican 6 ROME City. (B,D)(B) (2 nights) Vatican City F Emperors & Gladiators Inc. Colosseum

DAY 4 Innsbruck Today we'll head out of Munich & on to Austria, to our stop in scenic Innsbruck. Tonight is all about mega chills in this cool Tyrolean city. (B,D) DAY 5 Venice Taking the stunning Brenner Pass 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

H OW MU C H & WH E N

#EUDISCOVERY

WINTER 2018/19

US$2145 Start Oct 16 Oct 18 Oct 23 Oct 30

End Oct 27 Oct 29 Nov 03 Nov 10

CODE: WWHW

US$2115 Start Nov 13 Nov 18 Nov 25 ★ Nov 27 ★

START LONDON OR AMS’DAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

End Nov 24 Nov 29 Dec 06 Dec 08

Start Dec 02 ★ Dec 04 ★ Dec 08 ★ Dec 10 ★

End Dec 13 Dec 15 Dec 19 Dec 21

Start End Dec 12 ★ Dec 23 Dec 14 ★ Dec 25

US$2179 Start End Dec 16 ★ Dec 27 Dec 18 ★ Dec 29 Dec 20 ★ Dec 31 Dec 22 ★● Jan 02

Start End Dec 28 ★■ Jan 08 Dec 30 ▲ Jan 10 2019 Jan 03 Jan 14

Start Jan 06

End Jan 17

US$1885 Start Jan 15 Jan 22 Jan 29 Feb 05

End Jan 26 Feb 02 Feb 09 Feb 16

Start Feb 12 Feb 19 Feb 26 Mar 05

End Feb 23 Mar 02 Mar 09 Mar 16

Start Mar 12 Mar 19

End Mar 23 Mar 30

* 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$515 based on the twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:30am in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Innsbruck. ▲ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Rhine Valley.★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58.

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CONTIKI.COM/DISCOVERY

13Ì DAYS

|

5ÌCOUNTRIES

|

FROM

US$1919 *

|

FROM

DISCOVERER

MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS US$148 *PP/PD

DIVE INTO EUROPE’S MOST SIZZLING DESTINATIONS

BARCELONA SPAIN

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 12

NIGHTS 12 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

16

INCLUDED MEALS 12 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Flamenco Show with Dinner, Barcelona F Monaco Dinner, Monaco F Tuscan Evening, Florence NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Explore the Palace of the Spanish Royal Family on our locally guided tour • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Special access Rome sightseeing tour

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)

Zaragoza

3

FRENCH RIVIERA (2 nights)

San Gimignano START END

11

13

ROME

(2 nights) Vatican City

(2 nights)

MADRID

END

(2 nights)

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)

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

(2 nights)

6 Monaco

BARCELONA

1 4PM MADRID

Aix-enProvence

Pyrenees Mountains

SPAIN

START

YOUR CHOICE

DAY 9 - 10 Florence Through the Apennine Mountains & romantic hills of Tuscany we'll cruise ITALY towards Renaissance Florence. Here we will drink up the secret streets & FRANCE Cinque PISA/ Terre ITALIAN RIVERIA (1 night) sacred art around the city's towering AVIGNON Duomo Cathedral. (B)(B) 8 9 FLORENCE 5 (1 night) F Tuscan Evening

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) START END

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. Later maybe roll the dice at the Monte Carlo casino? (B)(B,D)

1

Places visited Itinerary Day Optional start/end city

8AM ROME

DAY 13 Rome After breakfast it will be time to kiss our Med friends goodbye – one on each cheek because by this stage we'll feel very at home in Europe. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 13 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

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”

H OW MUC H & WH E N CODE: WWMD

US$2199 Start End Oct 27 Nov 08 CODE: WWDM

START MADRID & FINISH ROME

US$2165 Start End Nov 24 Dec 06

US$1919 Start End 2019 Jan 08 Jan 20

Start Mar 09

End Mar 21

START ROME & FINISH MADRID

US$2199 Start End Oct 15 Oct 27

US$2165 Start End Nov 12 Nov 24

US$2275 Start End Dec 27 ★● Jan 08

US$1919 Start End 2019 Feb 25 Mar 09

* 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 tripleshare). Single room supplement of US$725 based on the twin-share trip price. 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 spends NYE in the Italian Riviera ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58.

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#MEDHIGHLIGHTS

WINTER 2018/19

DISCOVERER

EUROPEAN ENCOUNTER 16Ì DAYS

|

10ÌCOUNTRIES

|

FROM

US$2339 *

|

FROM

US$147*PP/PD

GET SET TO EXPLORE THE EUROPEAN BIG GUNS INCLUDING ROME & PRAGUE

PRAGUE CZECH REPUBLIC

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 15

NIGHTS 15 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

21

INCLUDED MEALS 15 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Lake Cruise, Lucerne F Cabaret Show & Dinner, Paris NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • See the East Side Gallery in Berlin • Private boat through the canals of Venice • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide

END

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 we'll unite to explore Amsterdam's canals & gable houses. (D)

DAY 16 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 14 - 15 Paris A drive past the vineyards of Burgundy will take us to two nights in Paris - Oui merci! 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 Soaking up the last of the Italian eye candy: Lake Como, we'll steer into the heart of the Swiss Alps, enjoying alpine vistas en route. Lucerne will greet us 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 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)

6:30AM LONDON OR 6PM AMSTERDAM

START

10AM PARIS CDG AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

START

ENGLAND

DAY 2 - 3 Berlin Whisking down the autobahn we'll arrive in super cool Berlin. Over two nights here we'll 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 of Berlin

NETHERLANDS

1

AMSTERDAM

2

BERLIN (2 nights)

(1 night)

Dover

London

Calais

Dresden BELGIUM

GERMANY

4

Valley of the Somme

PRAGUE (2 nights)

14

SALZBURG

PARIS

(1 night)

(2 nights)

6 AUSTRIA

SWITZ 1

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)

CZECH REP

END

16

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

(B)(B,D)

FRANCE Places visited 12 LUCERNE Swiss (2 nights) Itinerary Day Alps Lake Optional start city 7 VENICE Como (1 night) Optional end city 11 CINQUE TERRE Optional start/end city 10 FLORENCE (1 night)

(1 night)

Pisa

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

ITALY

8 Vatican City

ROME

(2 nights)

DAY 7 Venice Winding beyond the Austrian Alps, we'll drop into Italy, destination: Venice. Here we will fall head over heels for the “floating city,” with its artistic palazzi, markets & maze of canals. (B) DAY 8 - 9 Rome Still hungry 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

#EUENCOUNTER

H OW MUC H & WH E N WINTER 2018/19

US$2625 Start End Oct 20 Nov 04

CODE: WWHZ

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

US$2585 Start End Nov 03 Nov 18 Nov 10 Nov 25

Start End Nov 24 Dec 09 Dec 01 ★ Dec 16

Start End Dec 08 ★ Dec 23

US$2659 Start End Dec 15 ★ Dec 30 Dec 22 ★● Jan 06

Start End Dec 27 ★■ Jan 11 Dec 29 ★▲Jan 13

Start 2019 Jan 05

End

Jan 20

US$2339 Start End Jan 19 Feb 03 Feb 02 Feb 17

Start Feb 16 Mar 02

End Mar 03 Mar 17

Start Mar 16

End Mar 31

* 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$635 based on the twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:30am in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Florence. ■ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Prague. ▲ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58.

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CONTIKI.COM/ENCOUNTER

19Ì DAYS

|

10ÌCOUNTRIES

|

FROM

US$2759 *

|

FROM

DISCOVERER

EUROPEAN INSPIRATION US$146 *PP/PD

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

ROME ITALY

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 18

NIGHTS 18 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

26

INCLUDED MEALS 18 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Volendam Dinner, Amsterdam F Guided walking tour, Venice F Cabaret Show & Dinner, Paris NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Private boat through the canals of Venice • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Wine tasting in Tuscany • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide

END

10AM PARIS CDG AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

DAY 19 Paris to London Whether your complimentary transfer takes you to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or to central London, it will be sad goodbyes at the end of our trip. (B) DAY 17 - 18 Paris Today, a drive past the vineyards of Burgundy will take us to two nights in Paris - Oui merci! In the city of lights & love we'll marvel at monuments (hello Eiffel Tower!) and boutique shopping, baguettes in hand.

(B,D)(B) DAY 15 - 16 Lucerne The Leaning Tower of Pisa & Lake Como will mark the end of our time in Italy. Moving 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 Florence, where we'll drink up secret streets & sacred art around its towering Duomo Cathedral. (B,D)(B) F Tuscan Evening

START

DAY 2 Amsterdam Take a morning visit to a cheese farm & a clog maker's house, passing windmills & Dutch countryside.

Museums, cafes & boutique clubs will entertain us long into the evening. (B) F Canal Cruise

6:30AM LONDON OR 6PM AMSTERDAM

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 we'll unite to explore Amsterdam's canals & gable houses. (D) NETHERLANDS

BERLIN (2 nights)

Edam

START

1

ENGLAND London Dover

3

AMSTERDAM (2 nights)

Calais

Dresden

GERMANY

BELGIUM

5

END

17

PARIS

(2 nights)

CZECH REP

Dachau

FRANCE

MUNICH

7

AUSTRIA Tyrol

(2 nights)

Burgundy Region

SWITZ 1

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

(B,D)(B)

(2 nights)

Valley of the Somme

19

PRAGUE

DAY 3 - 4 Berlin We'll whisk down the autobahn to super cool Berlin. Over two nights here we'll go deep on the city's creative culture, hopping from bars to galleries & historic sites galore.

(B,D)(B) F Historical Walking Tour

Places visited Itinerary Day Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city

Swiss Alps

15

LUCERNE

(2 nights) Brenner Pass

Lake Como

VENICE

9

(2 nights)

ITALY Pisa

DAY 11 - 12 Rome Still hungry for all things Italian, we'll leave Venice 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)

13

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

FLORENCE

Chianti Region

(2 nights)

11 Vatican City

DAY 7 - 8 Munich Leaving picturesque Prague, we'll head on to the German city of Munich. In the home of Oktoberfest we'll be wowed by 800-years of history & a traditional Bavarian beer hall. (B)(B,D)

ROME

(2 nights)

H OW MU C H & WH E N CODE: WWAP

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

US$3125 Start End Nov 12 Nov 30 Nov 19 Dec 07 Nov 26 Dec 14

Start End Dec 03 ★ Dec 21 Dec 10 ★ Dec 28

US$3219 Start End Dec 17 ★● Jan 04 Dec 22 ★■ Jan 09 Dec 27 ▲ Jan 14

Start End Dec 29 ◆ Jan 16 Dec 31 ✱ Jan 18

Start 2019 Jan 04

End

Jan 22

US$2759 Start End Jan 07 Jan 25 Jan 14 Feb 01 Feb 04 Feb 22

Start Feb 25 Mar 04 Mar 18

End Mar 15 Mar 22 Apr 05

* 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$755 based on the twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:30am in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ■ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Venice. ▲ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Prague. ◆ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ✱ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58.

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#EUINSPIRATION

WINTER 2018/19

US$3175 Start End Oct 15 Nov 02 Oct 22 Nov 09 Oct 29 Nov 16

DISCOVERER

EUROPEAN VISTA 21Ì DAYS

|

11ÌCOUNTRIES

|

US$2995 *

FROM

|

FROM

US$143 *PP/PD

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

AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 20

30

END

DAY 19 - 20 Amsterdam Museums, cafes & boutique clubs will keep us entertained in the eccentric city of Amsterdam. A morning visit leads us to a cheese farm & clog maker's house, passing windmills & Dutch countryside. (B,D)(B) F Canal Cruise

10AM AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

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

NIGHTS 20 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 20 breakfasts (B), 10 dinners (D)

START

ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Cabaret Show & Dinner, Paris F Gondola Ride, Venice F Volendam Dinner, Amsterdam NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Special access Rome sightseeing tour

END

21 19

6:30AM LONDON OR 6PM PARIS

AMSTERDAM (2 nights) 18

Calais BELGIUM START

DAY 1 London to Paris Join the Contiki Team this morning in London, ready to see the chalky White Cliffs of Dover. Arriving in Paris, the city of lights & love, we'll begin exploring & monuments marvelling - hello Eiffel Tower! (D) DAY 2 Paris Today is 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) DAY 3 - 4 Lucernce 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. (B,D)(B,D) F Lucerne Lake cruise

GERMANY

Dover

PARIS

CZECH REP

(1 night)

14

13

3

11

ITALY

Apennine Mountains Pisa Monaco

7

(2 nights)

1

(2 nights)

9 Vatican City

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

VENICE

FLORENCE

FRENCH RIVIERA (2 nights)

(2 nights)

Brenner Pass

(2 nights) Swiss Alps

5

VIENNA

AUSTRIA

SWITZ

LUCERNE

DAY 13 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)

Dachau

MUNICH

Burgundy Region

FRANCE

16 (2 nights)

(1 night)

1

(2 nights)

PRAGUE

RHINE VALLEY

Valley of the Somme

ROME

DAY 16 - 17 Prague Leaving Austria, we'll find ourselves in a medieval maze of pretty cobblestone streets. Prague will steal our hearts with its castles, cathedrals & quirky persona. (B,D)(B) DAY 14 - 15 Vienna Arriving in Vienna we'll soak up schnaps & strudel, & get amongst the city's many historical prides, music, architecture & its lively café scene.

(B,D)(B) F A Classic Night Out with Dinner

NETHERLANDS Edam

ENGLAND

London

DAY 18 Rhine Valley Revel in the lush river scenery & old world charm of the Rhine Valley, with it's wine villages and fairytale castles.

Then take a lesson in crafting beer steins. (B,D)

Places visited Itinerary Day Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/ end city

(2 nights)

DAY 7 - 8 Florence Today we'll snap selfies at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, then cruise towards Florence. Here we can drink up the secret streets & sacred art around its towering Duomo Cathedral. (B,D)(B) F Tuscan Evening

DAY 11 - 12 Venice Crossing the Appenine Mountains we'll arrive in dreamy Venice. Here we'll fall head over heels for the “floating city,” with its artistic palazzi, markets & canal charm. (B,D)(B) DAY 9 - 10 Rome Still hungry for all things Italian, we'll leave Venice in search of Rome. Here we'll spend two nights visiting historic monuments & ticking off the world's smallest country, the Vatican City.

(B)(B) F Guided tour of Vatican

H OW MUC H & WH E N

#EUVISTA

WINTER 2018/19

US$3445 Start End Oct 22 Nov 11 Oct 29 Nov 18

CODE: WWHT

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON

US$3395 Start End Nov 12 Dec 02 Nov 26 Dec 16

Start End Dec 10 ★ Dec 30

US$3495 Start End Dec 17 ★● Jan 06 Dec 24 ★■ Jan 13

Start End Dec 28 ★▲Jan 17 Dec 30 ◆ Jan 19

US$2995 Start End 2019 Jan 14 Feb 03

Start Jan 21 Feb 11

End Feb 10 Mar 03

Start Mar 04 Mar 18

End Mar 24 Apr 07

* 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$819 based on the twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:30am in London or 6:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Vienna. ■ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Florence. ▲ Trip Spends New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ◆ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58.

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BARCELONA SPAIN

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 23

32

START

END

6:30AM LONDON OR 5:00PM PARIS

DAY 1 London to Paris Join forces in London or Paris where we'll hit the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe & more. (D)

NIGHTS 23 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 23 breakfasts (B), 9 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Swiss Fondue Lunch, Lucerne F Flamenco Show with Dinner, Barcelona F Canal Cruise, Amsterdam NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Visit Mauthausen Concentration Camp • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Private motorboat to the historic islands

DAY 2 Paris Free day! Coffee and croissant in hand, uncover markets, museums, & the endless Parisian ENGLAND London magic on offer. (B) F Cabaret show with dinner DAY 3 - 4 Lucernce Passing Burgundy's frosted vineyards, we'll pull up in the grand Swiss Alps, in time to munch on Swiss chocolate & waltz Lucerne's cobbled streets.

(B)(B)

START

DAY 24 Amsterdam Whether your complimentary transfer takes you to Schiphol Airport (est. arr.

10:00am) or to central London, we’ll be sad to say goodbye at our trip’s end. (B) NETHERLANDS AMSTERDAM 20 END

24 22

(2 nights)

(2 nights)

PRAGUE 18 (2 nights)

1

MUNICH

PARIS

3 Swiss Alps

5

(1 night)

DAY 5 Lyon In France's gastronomic capital, we'll take in Lyon's colourful buildings, and sample its restaurants Pyrenees Mountains and incredible local wines. (B) SPAIN

17

8

15

AUSTRIA

Pisa Monaco

10

VENICE

13

(2 nights)

FLORENCE

(2 nights)

BARCELONA (2 nights)

(2 nights)

(2 nights)

(1 night)

FRENCH RIVIERA 6

VIENNA

LUCERNE Dolomite Mountains ITALY

11 Vatican City

DAY 8 - 9 French Riviera Glitz & glamour is calling, so on to the French Riviera, to hit up authentic perfumeries & the Monte Carlo Casino, and stroll along the coastline. (B,D)(B)

1

DAY 18 - 19 Prague Onwards to the Czech Republic, to be greeted by a medieval maze of pretty cobblestone streets. Bohemian Prague will steal our hearts with castles, cathedrals & its quirky persona. (B)(D,B) DAY 17 Munich We'll make our way to Munich, taking a sobering visit to Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial on the way. The home of Oktoberfest will wow us with 800-years of history & a traditional Bavarian beer hall. (B) DAY 15 - 16 Vienna Stay toasty with Viennese schnaps & strudel. 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

CZECH REP

Mauthausen

Burgundy Region (1 night) SWITZ

FRANCE

LYON

Dresden

GERMANY

Calais BELGIUM

(2 nights)

DAY 22 - 23 Amsterdam Museums, cafes & boutique clubs will entertain us in eccentric Amsterdam.

Beyond the city we’ll enjoy the crisp country air of a cheese farm & clog maker’s house. (B,D) (B)

BERLIN

Dover

Valley of the Somme

DAY 6 - 7 Barcelona From the Pyrénées Mountains to the Mediterranean coastline, we'll weave our way to bustling Barcelona. From the Gothic Quarter to the La Rambla district, we'll uncover it all. (B,D)(B)

DAY 20 - 21 Berlin After a hop through Dresden we'll arrive in the capital of cool Berlin. We'll 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

10:00AM AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

Places visited Itinerary Day Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city

ROME

(2 nights)

DAY 10 Florence Roll on through Tuscan hills to find Florence. Here a local Guide will lead us through the secret streets & sacred art surrounding the majestic Duomo cathedral. (B) F Tuscan evening

DAY 13 - 14 Venice The narrow alleyways & grand square of this “floating city” will inspire endless photo ops. 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 Italy's capital, to visit historic monuments & tick off the world's smallest country; the Vatican City. (B,D)(B)

H OW MUC H & WH E N US$4039 Start End Oct 19 Nov 11 Oct 26 Nov 18

CODE: WWHL

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON

US$3945 Start End Nov 02 Nov 25 Nov 16 ★ Dec 09 Nov 23 ★ Dec 16

Start End Nov 30 ★ Dec 23 Dec 07 ★ Dec 30 Dec 12 ★● Jan 04

Start End Dec 14 ★■ Jan 06

US$4135 Start End Dec 18 ★✱ Jan 10 Dec 20 ★✚ Jan 12 Dec 22 ★✤ Jan 14

Start End Dec 27 ★▼Jan 19 Dec 29 ★◗ Jan 21 Dec 31 ✝ Jan 23

Start 2019 Jan 03

End

Jan 26

US$3529 Start End Jan 11 Feb 03 Jan 18 Feb 10 Jan 25 Feb 17

Start Feb 01 Feb 15 Mar 01

End Feb 24 Mar 10 Mar 24

Start Mar 15

End Apr 07

* 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$985 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twinshare trip price. Trip starts 6:30am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ■ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Prague. ✱ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Venice. ✚ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Rome. ✤ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Florence. ▼ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Lyon. ◗ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ✝ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58.

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

PRAGUE CZECH REPUBLIC

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 22

33

NIGHTS 22 nights in quad-share Hotel/Hostel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 22 breakfasts (B), 11 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Pierogi Dinner, Krakow F River Cruise with Dinner, Budapest F Historical Walking Tour, Berlin NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Locally guided tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau Concentration Camps • Private boat through the canals of Venice • Special access Rome sightseeing tour

END

10AM PARIS CDG AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

START

DAY 23 Paris Take your complimentary transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or to central London, it will be sad goodbyes. (B)

DAY 1 Start London or Amsterdam Join us in London, or Amsterdam.

Tonight we unite to explore Amsterdam's canals & gable houses.

(D) NETHERLANDS

START

DAY 21 - 22 Paris Our drive past Burgundy will take us to two nights in Paris! Baguette in hand, marvel at monuments and shop in boutiques. (B,D)(B) F French cabaret & champagne show F Traditional Parisian dinner

DAY 2 Amsterdam We'll pass windmills & Dutch countryside, to visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house. (B) F Evening canal boat cruise

6:30AM LONDON OR 6PM AMSTERDAM

1

ENGLAND

Dover Calais

DAY 17 - 18 Florence After we tick off the tiny country, the Vatican City, it's on to Florence, where a local Guide will uncover secret streets & sacred art around the majestic Duomo Cathedral. (B,D)(B) F Locally guided tour of the Vatican museums F Traditional Tuscan evening

BERLIN

POLAND

(2 nights)

(2 nights)

Dresden

GERMANY

BELGIUM

PRAGUE 5

END

(2 nights)

Auschwitz CZECH REP

KRAKOW (2 nights)

9

Kutná Hora SLOVAKIA

21 23

PARIS

(2 nights) FRANCE

DAY 19 - 20 Swiss Alps We'll see the Leaning Tower of Pisa & Lake Como on our drive into the Swiss Alps. Two nights of chocolate & a breath-taking mountain. (B,D)(B,D)

3

Edam

AMSTERDAM

London

VIENNA 7 (2 nights)

SWITZ

SWISS ALPS

AUSTRIA

19

SLOVENIA ITALY

(2 nights)

Pisa

FLORENCE

14

17

Banska Bystrica

11

BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

(2 nights)

13 LJUBLJANA

VENICE (1 night) (1 night)

(2 nights)

DAY 15 - 16 Rome 15 ROME Places visited (2 nights) We'll leave Venice & dart through 1 Itinerary Day Vatican City the Apennine Mountains in search Optional start city of Rome. (B,D)(B,D) Optional end city F Locally guided tour of the Colosseum Optional start/end city & Forum DAY 13 Ljubljana DAY 14 Venice In Slovenia's capital we'll meander After a drive through the Julian Alps, through a vibrant student scene, we'll make our way to Venice to fall greeting monuments & exploring the head over heels. (B) old town. (B)

DAY 3 - 4 Berlin Whisking down the autobahn we'll arrive in the cool capital of Berlin. Go deep on the city's creative culture.

(B,D)(B) F Historical walking tour 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) DAY 7 - 8 Vienna We'll see a church lined with 40,000 human skeletons, then on to Vienna to soak up schnaps, strudel & palaces. (B)(B,D) F A Classic Night Out F Schnaps Museum visit & tasting DAY 9 - 10 Krakow After a sombre visit to Auschwitz Concentration Camp, we'll absorb Krakow's lively culture and explore its markets & Old Town. (B,D)(B) F Guided tour of the famous salt mines DAY 11 - 12 Budapest Stopping at Slovakia's charismatic Banská Bystrica, we'll arrive in the ‘Paris of the East' to explore Buda & Pest. (B)(B) F Evening Danube river cruise & dinner

H OW MU C H & WH E N WINTER 2018/19

#EUTRAIL

US$3435 Start End Oct 20 Nov 11 Oct 27 Nov 18

CODE: WWEL

START LONDON OR AMS’DAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

US$3395 Start End Nov 03 Nov 25 Nov 10 Dec 02 Nov 17 Dec 09

Start End Nov 19 Dec 11 Nov 24 ★ Dec 16 Dec 01 ★ Dec 23

Start End Dec 03 ★ Dec 25 Dec 08 ★ Dec 30 Dec 10 ★● Jan 01

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$510 FOOD FUND

US$3479 Start End Dec 15 ★■ Jan 06 Dec 17 ★▲Jan 08 Dec 21 ★◆ Jan 12

Start End Dec 23 ★✱ Jan 14 Dec 27 ✝ Jan 18 Dec 29 ✤ Jan 20

Start End Dec 31 ▼ Jan 22 2019 Jan 05 Jan 27

US$3099 Start End Jan 12 Feb 03 Jan 19 Feb 10 Jan 26 Feb 17

Start Feb 02 Feb 09 Feb 16

End Feb 24 Mar 03 Mar 10

Start Feb 23 Mar 09 Mar 16

End Mar 17 Mar 31 Apr 07

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.58. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:30am in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx.

10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Florence. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Budapest. ✱ Spends New Year’s Eve in Krakow. ✝ Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. ✤ Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ▼ Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58. Note: This trip breaks into smaller trips so you'll have plenty of new friends joining along the way.

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PARTY CITIES, CLASSICAL MASTERPIECES AND A CHUNK OF EDAM CHEESE

BERLIN GERMANY

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 7

10

NIGHTS 7 nights in quad-share Hotel/Hostel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

START

DAY 2 Amsterdam In the morning we will visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house, passing windmills & Dutch countryside at its finest. Museums, cafes & boutique clubs will keep us entertained long into the evening. (B) F Canal Cruise

6:30AM LONDON OR 6PM AMSTERDAM

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) ENGLAND

ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

START

NETHERLANDS Edam 1

3

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 Folklore Show & Dinner

BERLIN (2 nights)

AMSTERDAM

London

(2 nights)

Dover

Dresden

GERMANY

BELGIUM

Calais

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Volendam Dinner, Amsterdam F Canal Cruise, Amsterdam F Historical Walking Tour, Berlin

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 on the city's creative culture, hopping from bars to galleries & historic sites galore. (B,D)(B) F Cold War & Cold Drinks

PRAGUE (2 nights)

FRANCE

5

CZECH REP Kutná Hora

VIENNA

7

8

(2 nights)

AUSTRIA

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house • See the site of Checkpoint Charlie • Visit the Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock in Prague

END

12:30PM VIENNA

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)

END

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 schnapps & strudel, & visit the city's prides - its palaces. Music, architecture & a lively café scene; we'll get amongst all of it. (B) F Schnaps Museum

1

Places visited Itinerary Day Optional start city

H OW MUC H & WH E N US$1295 Start End Oct 20 Oct 27 Oct 27 Nov 03

CODE: WWLV

START LONDON OR AMS’DAM & FINISH VIENNA

US$1279 Start End Nov 03 Nov 10 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 17 Nov 24

Start Nov 19 Nov 24 Dec 01

End Nov 26 Dec 01 Dec 08

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$170 FOOD FUND

Start End Dec 03 ★ Dec 10 Dec 08 ★ Dec 15 Dec 10 ★ Dec 17

US$1315 Start End Dec 15 ★ Dec 22 Dec 17 ★ Dec 24 Dec 21 ★ Dec 28

Start End Dec 23 ★ Dec 30 Dec 27 Jan 03 Dec 29 ● Jan 05

Start End Dec 31 ■ Jan 07 2019 Jan 05 Jan 12

US$1125 Start End Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 19 Jan 26 Jan 26 Feb 02

Start Feb 02 Feb 09 Feb 16

End Feb 09 Feb 16 Feb 23

Start Feb 23 Mar 09 Mar 16

End Mar 02 Mar 16 Mar 23

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.58. Please note You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Please note No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. Please note Trip starts 6:30am in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 12:30pm in Vienna. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58. 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.28.

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11

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DAY 1 Vienna Viennese culture is everywhere!

Explore the city your way before meeting up with your Trip Manager & travel buddies tonight. (D)

2 KRAKOW

Auschwitz CZECH REP

(2 nights)

Banska Bystrica SLOVAKIA

START

VIENNA 1 (1 night)

INCLUDED MEALS 8 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

DAY 2 - 8 Vienna to Rome See days 9-15 of European Trail (p.28) itinerary, sightseeing & Free Time Add-Ons.

4 BUDAPEST

AUSTRIA

(2 nights) HUNGARY

SLOVENIA

6 LJUBLJANA

VENICE 7

(1 night)

(1 night)

ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

END

DAY 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)

END

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Pierogi Dinner, Krakow F River Cruise with Dinner, Budapest F Gondola Ride, Venice

#EASTERNTRAIL

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Visit Auschwitz & Birkenau Concentration Camps • Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice • Special access Rome sightseeing tour

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12:30PM ROME

ITALY

8

9

ROME

Places visited Itinerary Day

1

(1 night)

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CODE: WWVR

US$1459 Start End Oct 27 Nov 04

US$1445 Start Nov 03 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 Nov 26

START VIENNA & FINISH ROME

End Nov 11 Nov 18 Nov 25 Dec 02 Dec 04

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$150 FOOD FUND

Start End Dec 01 Dec 09 Dec 08 ★ Dec 16 Dec 10 ★ Dec 18

US$1479 Start End Dec 15 ★ Dec 23 Dec 17 ★ Dec 25 Dec 22 ★ Dec 30 Dec 24 ★● Jan 01 Dec 28 ★■ Jan 05

Start End Dec 30 ▲ Jan 07 2019 Jan 03 Jan 11 Jan 05 Jan 13

US$1275 Start Jan 07 Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 02

End Jan 15 Jan 20 Jan 27 Feb 03 Feb 10

Start Feb 09 Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 02 Mar 16

End Feb 17 Feb 24 Mar 03 Mar 10 Mar 24

Start Mar 23

End Mar 31

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.58. 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 Vienna & ends approx. 12:30pm in Rome. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Budapest. ▲ Spend new Year’s Eve in Krakow. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58. 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.

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NIGHTS 7 nights in quad-share Hotel /Hostel Accommodation

12

INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)

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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

ENGLAND London

END

FROM

US$142 *PP/PD 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)

Dover Calais Valley of the Somme

8

END ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

|

6 PARIS (2 nights) Burgundy Region

10AM PARIS CDG AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

FRANCE

DAY 8 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) 1

DAY 2 - 3 Florence First up we will tick off the world's smallest country, the Vatican City.

Then we'll head north 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)

SWITZ

4 SWISS

ALPS

(2 nights) Lake Como

START

ITALY Pisa

2 FLORENCE

ROME 1 (1 night)

Places visited Itinerary Day Optional end city

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)

(2 nights)

START

6PM ROME

Vatican City

H OW M U C H & W H EN WINTER 2018/19

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End Nov 11 Nov 18 Nov 25 Dec 02

CODE: WWRT

START ROME & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

Start End Dec 02 ★ Dec 09 Dec 04 ★ Dec 11 Dec 09 ★ Dec 16

US$1305 Start Dec 16 ★ Dec 18 ★ Dec 23 ★ Dec 25 ●

End Dec 23 Dec 25 Dec 30 Jan 01

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$200 FOOD FUND

Start End Dec 30 ■ Jan 06 2019 Jan 01 Jan 08 Jan 05 Jan 12

US$1135 Start Jan 07 Jan 11 Jan 13 Jan 15

End Jan 14 Jan 18 Jan 20 Jan 22

Start Jan 20 Jan 27 Feb 03 Feb 10

End Jan 27 Feb 03 Feb 10 Feb 17

Start Feb 17 Feb 24 Mar 03 Mar 10

End Feb 24 Mar 03 Mar 10 Mar 17

Start Mar 24 Mar 31

End Mar 31 Apr 07

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.58. 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 Rome & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Florence. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For travel insurance see p.58. 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.

TRAIL TO ROME WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 15

NIGHTS 15 nights in quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation

START

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6:30AM LONDON OR 6PM AMSTERDAM

US$140 *PP/PD

FROM

START

END

NETHERLANDS

3 BERLIN

Edam

DAY 1 London to Amsterdam Join us in London, or Amsterdam.

Tonight we explore Amsterdam's canals & gable houses. (D)

ENGLAND

London

1 AMSTERDAM (2 nights)

Dover

KRAKOW (2 nights)

PRAGUE 5 Kutna Hora

21

INCLUDED MEALS 15 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D)

DAY 2 Amsterdam We’ll pass windmills & countryside, to visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house. (B) F Canal cruise

ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

DAY 3 - 4 Berlin Down the autobahn to the cool capital of Berlin. Go deep on the city's creative culture. (B,D)(B) F Cold War & Cold Drinks

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Historical Walking Tour, Berlin F Pierogi Dinner, Krakow F River Cruise with Dinner, Budapest

7

FRANCE

DAY 7 - 8 Vienna We'll see a church lined with 40,000 human skeletons, then on to Vienna to soak up schnaps, strudel & palaces. (B)(B,D) F Schnaps Museum

15 16 ROME

END

(1 night)

1

DAY 15 Rome Hungry for more, it's on through the Apennine Mountains for the historic monuments (& pasta) of Rome. (B,D) DAY 14 Venice Through the enchanting Julian Alps, we'll arrive in Venice to be charmed by its Palazzi & canals. (B) DAY 13 Ljubljana Slovenia's capital will reveal a vibrant student scene & an old town to fall in love with. (B) DAY 11 - 12 Budapest Stopping at Slovakia's charismatic Banská Bystrica, we'll arrive to explore Buda & Pest.

(B)(B) F Past & Present tour

Places visited Itinerary Day Optional start city

H OW M U C H & W H EN US$2495 Start End Oct 20 Nov 04 Oct 27 Nov 11

START LONDON OR AMS’DAM & FINISH ROME

CODE: WWTR

US$2465 Start Nov 03 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 19 Nov 24

End Nov 18 Nov 25 Dec 02 Dec 04 Dec 09

Start Dec 01 Dec 03 ★ Dec 08 ★ Dec 10 ★

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$310 FOOD FUND

US$2529 Start End Dec 15 ★ Dec 30 Dec 17 ★● Jan 01 Dec 21 ★■ Jan 05 Dec 23 ▲ Jan 07 Dec 27 ◆ Jan 11

End Dec 16 Dec 18 Dec 23 Dec 25

US$2239 Start Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 02 Feb 09

Start End Dec 29 ✱ Jan 13 Dec 31 ✝ Jan 15 2019 Jan 05 Jan 20

End Jan 27 Feb 03 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24

Start Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 09 Mar 16

End Mar 03 Mar 10 Mar 24 Mar 31

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.58. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:30am in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 12:30pm in Rome. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Budapest. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Krakow. ◆ Spends New Year’s Eve in Prague. ✱ Spends New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ✝ Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For travel insurance see p.58. 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 new addition to the group.

#TRAILTOROME

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Banska Bystrica SLOVAKIA

VIENNA DAY 9 - 10 Krakow (2 nights) 11 HUNGARY AUSTRIA After a sombre visit to Auschwitz BUDAPEST (2 nights) SLOVENIA ITALY Concentration Camp, we'll explore 13 Krakow's markets & Old Town.

14 VENICE LJUBLJANA (B,D)(B) (1 night) (1 night) Apennine F Salt Mines tour Mountains

DAY 5 - 6 Prague After a stop in Dresden, Prague will steal our hearts with castles, cathedrals & a quirky persona. (B,D)(B) F Folklore Show & Dinner

WINTER 2018/19

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Locally guided tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau Concentration Camps

9

Auschwitz

CZECH REP

(2 nights)

12:30PM ROME

DAY 16 Rome Like a local, it's time to give your travel pals a kiss farewell on each cheek. (B)

POLAND

(2 nights)

Dresden

GERMANY

Calais BELGIUM

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16Ì DAYS | 12ÌCOUNTRIES

TRAIL TO LONDON 16Ì DAYS | 11ÌCOUNTRIES WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 15

23

NIGHTS 15 nights in quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 15 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D)

ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Salt Mines Tour, Krakow F Past & Present Tour, Budapest F Tuscan Evening, Florence

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FROM

10AM PARIS CDG AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

US$2229 * |

FROM

US$140 *PP/PD DAY 6 Ljubljana Slovenia’s capital will reveal a vibrant student scene & an old town to fall in love with. (B)

ENGLAND

London

DAY 16 Paris A kiss farewell on each cheek, and a complimentary transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or to central London. (B)

Dover Calais

Auschwitz

START END

VIENNA 1 (1 night)

SWITZ

Burgundy Region

AUSTRIA

12 SWISS ALPS

ITALY

VENICE 7 (1 night)

(2 nights)

10

Pisa

FLORENCE (2 nights)

1

(2 nights)

DAY 4 - 5 Budapest Stopping at Slovakia’s charismatic Banská Bystrica, we’ll arrive to explore Buda & Pest. (B)(B) F Past & Present tour

SLOVAKIA

(2 nights)

FRANCE

2 KRAKOW

CZECH REP

Valley of the Somme

14 16 PARIS

DAY 14 - 15 Paris Through Burgundy’s vineyards and we’re in Paris. Monuments, boutiques & baguettes, Oui Merci! (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)

POLAND

Places visited Itinerary Day Optional end city

ROME 8 (2 nights) Vatican City

DAY 10 - 11 Florence We’ll roll through Umbria’s hills to Florence. Where a Local Guide will reveal secrets streets & sacred art around the majestic Duomo.

(B,D)(B)

SLOVENIA

Banska Bystrica

4 BUDAPEST HUNGARY

(2 nights)

6 LJUBLJANA (1 night)

DAY 7 Venice Through the enchanting Julian Alps, we’ll arrive in Venice to be charmed by its Palazzi & canals. (B) DAY 8 - 9 Rome Hungry for more, it’s on through the Apennine Mountains for the historic monuments (and pasta) of Rome, plus the world’s smallest country, the Vatican City. (B,D)(B,D) F Locally guided tour of the Vatican Museums

DAY 2 - 3 Krakow After a sombre visit to Auschwitz Concentration Camp, we’ll explore Krakow’s markets & medieval Old Town. (B,D)(B) F Salt Mines tour START

6PM VIENNA

DAY 1 Vienna Welcome to Vienna to soak up schnaps, strudel & palaces. Meet new pals & trip manager tonight. (D)

H OW M U C H & W H EN WINTER 2018/19

US$2495 Start End Oct 27 Nov 11

CODE: WWVL

US$2465 Start Nov 03 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 ★ Nov 26 ★

START VIENNA & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

End Nov 18 Nov 25 Dec 02 Dec 09 Dec 11

Start End Dec 01 ★ Dec 16 Dec 08 ★ Dec 23 Dec 10 ★ Dec 25

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$350 FOOD FUND

US$2525 Start End Dec 15 ★ Dec 30 Dec 17 ★● Jan 01 Dec 22 ★■ Jan 06 Dec 24 ★▲Jan 08 Dec 28 ★◆ Jan 12

Start End Dec 30 ✱ Jan 14 2019 Jan 03 Jan 18 Jan 05 Jan 20

US$2229 Start Jan 07 Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 02

End Jan 22 Jan 27 Feb 03 Feb 10 Feb 17

Start Feb 09 Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 02 Mar 16

End Feb 24 Mar 03 Mar 10 Mar 17 Mar 31

Start Mar 23

End Apr 07

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.58. 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 Vienna & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Florence. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Budapest. ✱ Spend New Year’s Eve in Krakow. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options seecontiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58. 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 these trips. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as new addition to the group.

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#TRAILTOLONDON

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Private boats through the canals of Venice

END

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DISCOVERER

EUROPEAN QUEST 25Ì DAYS

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11ÌCOUNTRIES

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US$3135 *

FROM

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FROM

US$126 *PP/PD

THE ULTIMATE EUROPEAN TO-DO LIST

BERLIN GERMANY

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 24

34

NIGHTS 24 nights in quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 24 breakfasts (B), 10 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Cabaret Show, Paris F Bavarian Alps & Distillery tour, Salzburg F Historical walking tour, Berlin

START

6:30AM LONDON OR 5PM PARIS

END

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 1 London to Paris Join the team this morning in London or later in Paris. (D) DAY 2 Paris Today will be free for baguettes & boutique shopping. (B) F Parisian dinner

ENGLAND

END

London

Dover

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

25 23

(2 nights) 21

AMSTERDAM

Dresden

(2 nights)

BELGIUM

Calais START

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

Edam

GERMANY

19

1

(2 nights)

PARIS

(2 nights)

18 SALZBURG (1 night) AUSTRIA

FRANCE

SAN SEBASTIAN

DAY 8 - 9 Nice Rub shoulders with the rich & famous, then when the sun drops, roll the dice in Monte Carlo. (B,D)(B) F Monaco dinner DAY 10 Cinque Terre Soaking up the colourful & iconic setting of Monterosso, we'll sip wine & gaze out at the crystal Ligurian Sea. (B)

3

(1 night) 10

(1 night)

St-Jean-de-Luz Pyrenees Mountains

Zaragoza SPAIN

CINQUE Verona 16 VENICE TERRE

BORDEAUX

8 Monaco

NICE

(2 nights)

Pisa

BARCELONA

Places visited Itinerary Day Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city

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

(2 nights)

11

FLORENCE (1 night)

ITALY

14

ROME (2 nights)

6

(2 nights)

1

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

CZECH REP

Loire Valley

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

PRAGUE

Valley of the Somme

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

BERLIN

NETHERLANDS

(2 nights) 4

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour • Train along the Cinque Terre • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Special access Rome sightseeing tour

DAY 23 - 24 Amsterdam Beyond the city skirts we'll pass windmills & Dutch countryside.

(B,D)(B) F Canal cruise

10AM AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

SORRENTO (2 nights)

Vatican City Pompeii

12 Isle of Capri

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 ancient city of Pompeii F Guided tour of Vatican F Cooking class & dinner

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

DAY 12 - 13 Sorrento With two nights here, take endless snaps of the Insta-dream town or roam the Isle of Capri. (B)(B,D)

US$3135 Start End Jan 11 Feb 04 Jan 18 Feb 11 Jan 25 Feb 18

Start Mar 08 Mar 15

H OW MU C H & WH E N

#EUQUEST

WINTER 2018/19

US$3599 Start End Oct 19 Nov 12 Oct 26 Nov 19

CODE: WWEQ

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMS’DAM OR LONDON

US$3555 Start End Nov 02 Nov 26 Nov 09 Dec 03 Nov 16 Dec 10

Start End Nov 23 Dec 17 Nov 30 ★ Dec 24 Dec 07 ★ Dec 31

Start End Dec 14 ★● Jan 07

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$400 FOOD FUND

US$3675 Start End Dec 21 ★■ Jan 14 Dec 24 ▲ Jan 17 Dec 29 ◆ Jan 22

Start 2019 Jan 04

End

Jan 28

Start Feb 08 Feb 22 Mar 01

End Mar 04 Mar 18 Mar 25

End Apr 01 Apr 08

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.58. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:30am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Salzburg. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Florence. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in Nice. ◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Bordeaux. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58. Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining you along the way.

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8Ì DAYS

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3ÌCOUNTRIES

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US$1065 *

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FROM

DISCOVERER

WESTERN QUEST US$134 *PP/PD

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

PARIS FRANCE

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 7

10

NIGHTS 7 nights in quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

START

DAY 2 Paris Today will be free for baguettes, boutique shopping & all things quintessentially French. Explore hidden coffee shops or the city's legendary icons; the day will be yours.

(B) F Parisian Dinner

6:30AM 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)

ENGLAND London Dover Calais START

Valley of the Somme

1 PARIS (2 nights)

ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

Loire Valley

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Parisian Dinner, Paris F Cabaret Show, Paris F Flamenco Show with Dinner, Barcelona

FRANCE

DAY 4 - 5 San Sebastian For two nights we'll drift between sea views & 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 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

3 BORDEAUX (1 night)

SAN SEBASTIAN 4

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)

St-Jean-de-Luz

(2 nights)

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour • Explore Barcelona’s backstreets & Gothic Quarter

SPAIN

1

Places visited Itinerary Day Optional start city

END

END

Zaragoza

9AM BARCELONA

6 8

BARCELONA

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)

(2 nights)

WINTER 2018/19

US$12019 Start End Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct 26 Nov 02

CODE: WWWQ

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH BARCELONA

US$1205 Start End Nov 02 Nov 09 Nov 09 Nov 16 Nov 16 Nov 23

Start End Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 30 Dec 07 Dec 07 ★ Dec 14

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$140 FOOD FUND

Start End Dec 14 ★ Dec 21

US$1245 Start End Dec 21 ★ Dec 28 Dec 24 ★ Dec 31 Dec 29 ● Jan 05

Start 2019 Jan 04

End

Jan 11

US$1065 Start End Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 18 Jan 25 Jan 25 Feb 01

Start Feb 08 Feb 22 Mar 01

End Feb 15 Mar 01 Mar 08

Start Mar 08 Mar 15

End Mar 15 Mar 22

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.58. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:30am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 9:00am in Barcelona. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Bordeaux. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58.

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 your have time. See p.32.

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H OW MUC H & WH E N

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MEDITERRANEAN QUEST 9Ì DAYS | 5ÌCOUNTRIES

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FROM

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 8

END

NIGHTS 8 nights in quad-share hotel /hostel accommodation

CINQUE TERRE (1 night)

FRANCE

11

INCLUDED MEALS 8 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

1

ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Monaco Dinner, Monaco F Locally guided tour of Vatican museums, Rome

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Special access Rome sightseeing tour

CONTIKI.COM/ MEDITERRANEAN-QUEST

ITALY

3

9AM ROME

DAY 9 Rome Your trip ends after breakfast, so it's time to swap email addresses & say "arrivederci" to your new friends.

(B)

FLORENCE

4

Pisa

Monaco

(1 night)

NICE

Pyrenees Mountains

#MEDQUEST

US$ 136 *PP/PD

ROME (2 nights)

(2 nights)

7

9

END

Vatican City Barcelona

SPAIN

START

5

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

(D)

START

1

7:15AM BARCELONA

Places visited Itinerary Day

Pompeii

SORRENTO (2 nights)

Capri

DAY 2 - 8 Nice to Rome See days 9-15 of European Quest (p.32) itinerary, sightseeing & Free Time Add-Ons.

H OW M U C H & W H EN WINTER 2018/19

CODE: WWMQ

US$1399 Start End Oct 26 Nov 03

US$1385 Start Nov 02 Nov 09 Nov 16 Nov 23

START BARCELONA & FINISH ROME

End Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 Dec 01

Start End Nov 30 Dec 08 Dec 07 ★ Dec 15 Dec 14 ★ Dec 22

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$150 FOOD FUND

US$1429 Start End Dec 21 ★● Dec 29 Dec 28 ■ Jan 05 Dec 31 ▲ Jan 08

Start 2019 Jan 05

End

Jan 13

US$1219 Start Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 25 Feb 01

End Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 02 Feb 09

Start Feb 15 Mar 01 Mar 08 Mar 15

End Feb 23 Mar 09 Mar 16 Mar 23

Start Mar 22

End Mar 30

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.58. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:15am in Barcelona & ends approx. 9:00am in Rome. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Salzburg. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Nice. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58. 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.

EASTERN QUEST 10Ì DAYS | 8ÌCOUNTRIES WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 9

13

FROM

US$1335 * |

US$134 *PP/PD

FROM

NETHERLANDS

ENGLAND

Edam

10

END

London Dover

Dresden BELGIUM

PRAGUE 4 (2 nights)

END

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10AM AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

SALZBURG 3

FRANCE

DAY 2 - 9 Venice to Amsterdam See days 17-24 of European Quest (p.32) itinerary, sightseeing & Free Time Add-Ons.

CZECH REP

AUSTRIA

(1 night)

DAY 10 Amsterdam This 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)

1

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Private boat through the canals of Venice • See the East Side Gallery in Berlin • See how clogs are made & try some famous Dutch Edam at a cheese farm

(2 nights)

GERMANY Calais

INCLUDED MEALS 9 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Gondola Ride, Venice F Bavarian Alps & Distillery Tour, Salzburg F Canal Cruise, Amsterdam

6 BERLIN

8 AMSTERDAM (2 nights)

NIGHTS 9 nights in quad-share hotel /hostel accommodation

ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

#EASTERNQUEST

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Verona

1

VENICE

START

ITALY

Places visited Itinerary Day Optional end city

7:15AM ROME

(2 nights)

DAY 1 Rome to Venice Meet 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)

START

Rome

H OW M U C H & W H EN WINTER 2018/19

US$1535 Start End Nov 03 Nov 12 Nov 10 Nov 19 Nov 17 Nov 26

CODE: WWQE

START ROME & FINISH AMS’DAM OR LONDON

Start End Nov 24 Dec 03 Dec 01 ★ Dec 10 Dec 08 ★ Dec 17

US$1585 Start End Dec 15 ★ Dec 24 Dec 22 ★ Dec 31 Dec 29 ● Jan 07

Start 2019 Jan 05

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$120 FOOD FUND

End

Jan 14

US$1335 Start End Jan 08 Jan 17 Jan 13 Jan 22 Jan 19 Jan 28

Start Jan 26 Feb 02 Feb 09

End Feb 04 Feb 11 Feb 18

Start Feb 23 Mar 09 Mar 16

End Mar 04 Mar 18 Mar 25

Start Mar 23 Mar 30

End Apr 01 Apr 08

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.58. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. 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. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Salzburg. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58. 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 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.

QUEST TO ROME WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 15

NIGHTS 15 nights in quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation

21

INCLUDED MEALS 15 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Cabaret Show, Paris F Dinner near the Royal Palace, Monaco F Flamenco Show with Dinner, Barcelona F Guided tour of the ancient city, Pompeii

US$2099 * |

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; 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) 6:30AM LONDON OR 5PM PARIS

US$132 *PP/PD

FROM

ENGLAND DAY 6 - 7 Barcelona London Dover Stopping in the ancient Roman START Calais town of Zaragoza, we'll weave our Valley of the Somme way to two nights in beachside 1 PARIS Barcelona. From the Gothic Quarter (2 nights) to the La Rambla district, we won't Loire Valley CINQUE FRANCE leave a pocket of this city TERRE uncovered. (B)(B,D) 3 BORDEAUX (1 night) (1 night) F Flamenco show with dinner FLORENCE

END

9AM ROME

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 END Monaco ITALY Pyrenees all things Italian, we'll leave Sorrento 8 Mountains via ancient Pompeii in search of (2 nights) 14 16 DAY 8 - 9 Nice Zaragoza NICE Rome. Here we will spend two nights (2 nights) 6 SPAIN Rubbing shoulders with the ROME visiting historic monuments in a whirl rich & famous, we'll shop boutiques BARCELONA SORRENTO 12(2 nights) of Vespas, pasta & culture. (B,D)(B) (2 nights) (2 nights) & stroll outdoor markets in Nice. When Places visited F Guided tour of Pompeii the sun drops & the perfumeries shut 1 Itinerary Day F Guided tour of Vatican up shop, we'll roll the dice at the F Cooking class & dinner Optional start city Monte Carlo Casino. (B,D)(B) DAY 11 Florence DAY 12 - 13 Sorrento F Monaco dinner After a visit to the iconic Leaning Boating, beautiful islands & a Tower of Pisa, we'll cruise on towards backdrop of cliff-edge houses – Renaissance Florence. Here we will there's nowhere in the world quite DAY 10 Cinque Terre drink up the secret streets & sacred like Sorrento, with two nights here Soaking up the sunshine & iconic art around the city's towering Duomo there will be no need to hurry.

Italian setting of Monterosso, we'll Cathedral. (B) (B)(B,D) sip wine & gaze out at the crystal F Tuscan Evening Ligurian Sea. (B) 10

SAN SEBASTIAN 4

11

(1 night)

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US$2375 Start End Oct 19 Nov 03 Oct 26 Nov 10

CODE: WWQR

US$2345 Start Nov 02 Nov 09 Nov 16 Nov 23

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH ROME

End Nov 17 Nov 24 Dec 01 Dec 08

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$290 FOOD FUND

US$2425 Start End Dec 21 ★● Jan 05 Dec 24 ★■ Jan 08 Dec 29 ▲ Jan 13

Start End Nov 30 Dec 15 Dec 07 Dec 22 Dec 14 ★ Dec 29

Start 2019 Jan 04

End

Jan 19

US$2099 Start Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 25 Feb 08

End Jan 26 Feb 02 Feb 09 Feb 23

Start Feb 22 Mar 01 Mar 08 Mar 15

End Mar 09 Mar 16 Mar 23 Mar 30

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.58. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:30am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 9:00am in Rome. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Nice. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in Bordeaux. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58. 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.32.

#QUESTTOROME

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DAY 4 - 5 San Sebastian For two nights we'll drift between pintxos bars & cool independent shops in the picturesque coastal town of San Sebastian. (B,D)(B)

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NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour • Explore Barcelona’s backstreets & Gothic Quarter • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide

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16Ì DAYS | 6ÌCOUNTRIES

QUEST TO LONDON 18Ì DAYS | 11ÌCOUNTRIES WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 17

24

NIGHTS 17 nights in quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 17 breakfasts (B), 7 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Guided City Tour, Pompeii F Historical Walking Tour, Berlin F Canal Cruise, Amsterdam

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US$2369 * |

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DAY 14 - 15 Berlin DAY 16 - 17 Amsterdam BERLIN First a stop in Dresden, then we’ll Museums, cafes & boutique NETHERLANDS (2 nights) arrive in cool Berlin. Go deep on the clubs one day. We’ll Pass END AMSTERDAM 14 (2 nights) city’s creative culture. (B,D)(B) windmills & countryside ENGLAND 16 18 Dover London F Historical walking tour to visit a cheese farm & GERMANY Dresden clog maker’s house. (B,D)(B) BELGIUM Calais F Canal cruise PRAGUE 12 CZECH REP Places visited (2 nights)

END

10AM AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON FRANCE

DAY 18 Amsterdam After sad goodbyes, take your complimentary transfer to Schiphol Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or to central London. (B)

7:15AM BARCELONA

(1 night)

CINQUE TERRE (1 night)

1

3

Verona ITALY

START

Barcelona

DAY 7 - 8 Rome A stop at ancient Pompeii, before a culture in Rome. (B,D)(B)

4 FLORENCE

Monaco Pisa

(1 night)

7 ROME

(2 nights) Vatican City Pompeii

(2 nights)

SORRENTO 5 (2 nights)

DAY 1 Barcelona to Nice We meet in sultry Barcelona. Eyes will sparkle passing the Côte d’Azur & Provence. (D)

Itinerary Day Optional end city

9 VENICE whirlwind of Vespas, pasta, history & (2 nights)

NICE

SPAIN

START

1

SALZBURG 11 AUSTRIA

F Guided tour of Pompeii F Guided tour of Vatican F Cooking class & dinner

DAY 11 Salzburg At the pastel riverside terraces we’re in scenic Salzburg, home to Mozart & The Sound of Music. (B) DAY 9 - 10 Venice From Verona to Venice, we’ll fall head over heels for the “floating city.”

(B,D)(B) F Gondola ride DAY 5 - 6 Sorrento Boating, beautiful islands & cliff-edge-perched houses – ahhh Sorrento. (B)(B,D)

Isle of Capri

DAY 2 Nice A cloud of perfume & boutiques in Nice. Tonight we roll the dice at the Monte Carlo Casino. (B) F Monaco dinner

DAY 12 - 13 Prague Onto the Czech Republic’s medieval maze of pretty cobblestone streets.

(B,D)(B) F Bunker tour

DAY 3 Cinque Terre Soak up the colours of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cinque Terre. (B)

DAY 4 Florence A stop at iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, then on to Florence. (B)

H OW M U C H & W H EN WINTER 2018/19

US$2695 Start End Oct 26 Nov 12

CODE: WWQL

US$2659 Start Nov 02 Nov 09 Nov 16 Nov 23

START BARCELONA & FINISH AMS’DAM OR LONDON

End Nov 19 Nov 26 Dec 03 Dec 10

Start End Nov 30 ★ Dec 17 Dec 07 ★ Dec 24 Dec 14 ★ Dec 31

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$300 FOOD FUND

US$2755 Start End Dec 21 ● Jan 07 Dec 28 ■ Jan 14 Dec 31 ▲ Jan 17

Start 2019 Jan 05

End

Jan 22

US$2369 Start Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 25 Feb 01

End Jan 28 Feb 04 Feb 11 Feb 18

Start Feb 15 Mar 01 Mar 08 Mar 15

End Mar 04 Mar 18 Mar 25 Apr 01

Start Mar 22

End Apr 08

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.58. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. 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. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Salzburg. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Nice. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58.

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.

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NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Private boat through the canals of Venice • See the East Side Gallery in Berlin

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In-Depth Explorer LIVE LOCAL

Europe is a pretty diverse continent. There’s so much to take in, that you may just want to take your time getting to know one particular region or country - maybe you just want to eat your way around Italy, or uncover all that makes Great Britain, well, great. So that’s exactly what In-Depth Explorer offers; the chance to take your time, spend longer in certain places, and really get a feel for what it means to live like a local in a specific region of Europe.

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13Ì DAYS

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5ÌCOUNTRIES

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US$1755 *

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IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

LONDON TO BERLIN

US$135 *PP/PD

VISIT 4 OF EUROPE'S BIGGEST PLAYERS WITH MORE TIME TO EXPLORE YOUR WAY

TOWER BRIDGE LONDON

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 12

16

NIGHTS 12 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 12 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

BERLIN

AMSTERDAM START

4PM LONDON

10

7

LONDON DAY 1 - 3 London We'll join forces in the much coveted capital of the United Kingdom & begin slinking through the streets.

We'll explore London with a bus tour and learn all the fun facts about this amazing city. Choose to see the city from the London Eye or sample the city's finest craft beer. (D)(B)(B) F London Eye F Craft Beer Tour

(3 nights)

(3 nights)

ENGLAND

(3 nights) Dover

Calais

GERMANY

BELGIUM

4

PARIS

(3 nights) FRANCE

Places visited Itinerary Day

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 can 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 afternoon hours.

(B,D)(B)(B) F Street art & subculture tour F ‘Eat With’ Amsterdam F Cocktail Mixology Class

END

8AM BERLIN

DAY 10 - 13 Berlin We'll delve in to this city's fascinating history with a 'Berlin Historical Walking Tour' uncovering its turbulent past. Spend time differentiating bockwurst from kinderwurst - & more importantly Pilsner from Weizen beer.

(B,D)(B)(B)(B) F ‘Eat With’ Berlin F Alternative Berlin Tour

MORE TIME TO EXPLORE Wanting to delve even deeper into the cities you visit? This trip is perfect for you with 3 nights in each and every destination.

H OW MUC H & WH E N WINTER 2018/19

US$2049 Start End Oct 20 Nov 01

CODE: WXLB

START LONDON & FINISH BERLIN

US$1999 Start End Nov 03 Nov 15 Nov 17 Nov 29

Start End Dec 01 ★ Dec 13

US$2105 Start End Dec 15 ★ Dec 27 Dec 27 ● Jan 08

Start End Dec 30 ■ Jan 11

US$1755 Start End 2019 Jan 19 Jan 31

Start Feb 16 Mar 16

End Feb 28 Mar 28

* 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. Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$629. Trip starts 4:00pm in London & ends approx. 8:00am in Berlin. ● Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in London. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

For travel insurance see p.58.

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DAY 4 - 6 Paris Rising & shining, we'll head to Paris via the chalky white cliffs of Dover.

Our intro to this suave city will see us soaring 210-metres above the ground in Montparnasse Tower. By day we can stroll the Canal Saint-Martin or take up an indulgent Patisserie Tour. By night we could sip cocktails in SoPi or enjoy a cosy dinner with the locals. (B,D)(B)(B) F Paris insider walking tour F Parisian Patisseries F Paris theatre show

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • London Bus Tour • Montparnasse Tower • Historical Walking Tour, Berlin

END

1 START

1

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Patisserie Tour, Paris F Craft Beer Tour, London F Cocktail Mixology Class, Amsterdam

13

NETHERLANDS

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

BERLIN TO BUDAPEST 13Ì DAYS

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5ÌCOUNTRIES

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US$134 *PP/PD

GET TO KNOW WHY EASTERN EUROPE IS THE NEW KING OF COOL

PRAGUE CZECH REPUBLIC

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 12

16

NIGHTS 12 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 12 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

START

4PM BERLIN

DAY 1 - 3 Berlin We'll gather round in this culture king city, being introduced to its turbulent past with our 3rd Reich Tour. Spend time differentiating bockwurst from kinderwurst - & more importantly Pilsner from Weizen beer. An optional Cold War & Cold Drinks Tour should puff out our time in Berlin quite nicely. (D)(B)(B) F ‘Eat With’ Berlin F Cold War & Cold Drinks

BERLIN (3 nights) 1 START

END GERMANY

PRAGUE

#CONTIKIBERLINTOBUDAPEST

4

(3 nights)

7 CZECH REP

KRAKOW (3 nights)

SLOVAKIA 1

Itinerary Day END

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F ‘Eat With’ Berlin, Berlin F Pivo & Pubs, Prague F Dinner Cruise, Budapest

13 10

DAY 4 - 6 Prague BUDAPEST Next up is the rapidly evolving capital (3 nights) HUNGARY of the Czech Republic. We'll journey to Prague where fairy-tale streets meet hidden hipster bars. We'll do DAY 7 - 9 Krakow some Czech beer tasting & have the We'll ‘ahoj' Prague in search of option to explore the city's narrow Poland's artistic capital, where we'll alleys by pushbike. We can also take find a historic city by the Vistula River a trip to the UNESCO town of Kutná & see chapels carved out of rock salt.

Hora where we will see one of the SEAon offer will be a trip to world's most intriguing churches. ADRIATICAlso Auschwitz Concentration Camp & the (B,D)(B)(B) crafting of pierogi dumplings.

F Czech beer tasting (B,D)(B)(B) F Folklore Dinner & Show

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Berlin Third Reich Tour • Salt Mine Tour, Krakow • Thermal Spa Day, Budapest

8AM BUDAPEST

POLAND

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 or choose to see 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 ‘Cook With’ Budapest

MORE TIME TO EXPLORE Wanting to delve even deeper into the cities you visit? This trip is perfect for you with 3 nights in each and every destination.

H OW MU C H & WH E N WINTER 2018/19

US$1985 Start End Oct 20 Nov 01 Oct 27 Nov 08

CODE: WXBH

START BERLIN & FINISH BUDAPEST

US$1935 Start End Nov 03 Nov 15 Nov 20 Dec 02

Start End Dec 08 ★ Dec 20

US$2035 Start End Dec 16 ★ Dec 28 Dec 27 ● Jan 08

Start End Dec 30 ■ Jan 11

US$1735 Start End 2019 Jan 12 Jan 24

Start Feb 09 Mar 03

End Feb 21 Mar 15

Start Mar 17

End Mar 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 charge. Single room supplement of US$489 based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Berlin & ends approx. 8:00am in Budapest. ● Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Prague. ■ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/ staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58.

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16Ì DAYS

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5ÌCOUNTRIES

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GREAT BRITAIN IRELAND US$142 *PP/PD

BRITISH HISTORY & CULTURE COMBINED WITH IRISH LANDSCAPE & GUINNESS

DUBLIN IRELAND

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 15

23

NIGHTS 15 nights twin-share hotel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 15 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Guinness Storehouse Tour, Dublin F Traditional dinner with haggis & bagpipes, Edinburgh F Edinburgh Castle Experience, Edinburgh NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Follow in the footsteps of The Beatles on our locally guided Magical Mystery Tour • Spot ‘Nessie’ on a boat cruise of stunning Loch Ness • Visit Blarney Castle & kiss the famous Blarney Stone

DAY 13 Londonderry In Londonderry, it'll seem the walls can talk as we soak up some 17th century Irish History. (B,D) F Locally guided walking tour including the Bogside Murals

DAY 8 Glasgow Stopping in Stirling, we'll slide into Glasgow, where live music & quirky characters will welcome us. (B) DAY 9 Dublin Over the sea & onto Irish soil. Through County Meath to Dublin, for cute pubs & characters.

(B,D)

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS (1 night)

6

Isle of Skye

DAY 14 Belfast Revel in nature's beauty (& weirdness) at the Giant's Causeway. Then onto Belfast, a city transforming after a troubled past, it'll show us cool sites & nightlife. (B) F Titanic Museum visit

Loch Ness SCOTLAND

WEST 7 HIGHLANDS

(1 night) Stirling

GLASGOW

St Andrews

4

8

EDINBURGH

(2 nights) (1 night) Giant’s Causeway DAY 15 Dublin Back for a ‘wee bit' Hadrian’s Gretna Green 13 Larne more markets, museums, & 3 Wall LONDONDERRY 14 (1 night) BELFAST four leaf clover fun. Guinness LAKE N.IRELAND (1 night)

GALWAY 11

9

Holyhead

1

DUBLIN

8:00PM LONDON

Cliffs of Moher

8 DAYS

FROM

FROM

US$1235 PP US$155 PD

FROM

Stuck for time? If so we have a shorter 8 day IRELAND trip too. For full details, dates & prices see our website.

Code: WWIR. Single supplement US$339. Visit contiki.com/ireland

YORK

LIVERPOOL

(1 night) ENGLAND

(2 nights)

Kilkenny DAY 16 Dublin to London WALES 10 We ferry across the Irish Sea to CORK Blarney (1 night) Wales & travel back to London where the trip ends upon arrival. (B) SCOTLAND & IRELAND 13 DAYS IRELAND

FROM

2

(1 night)

16 15

(2 nights)

END

(1 night)

REP. OF IRELAND

US$1995 PP US$154 PD

Stuck for time? If so we have a shorter 13 day SCOTLAND & IRELAND trip too. For full details, dates & prices see our website. Code: WWED. Single supplement US$555.

Visit contiki.com/scotland-ireland

1

DAY 6 Scottish Highlands Miles of rugged countryside & a chance to spot an elusive monster on our Loch Ness cruise, the Scottish Highlands won't disappoint. (B,D) DAY 4 - 5 Edinburgh After stopping at Hadrian's Wall we'll land in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh for bagpipes & banging festivals. (B)(B,D) F Edinburgh castle experience F Dinner with haggis & bagpipes F Whisky Tastes & Tales

DISTRICT

stew? Don't mind if we do… (B)

F Guinness Storehouse visit F Irish dinner & dancing evening

DAY 7 West Highlands After the Isle of Skye's pastel houses & fishing ports, we'll carry on to the West Highlands, home of Ben Nevis Britain's highest mountain. (B)

Places visited Itinerary Day Optional end city START END

London

DAY 10 Cork Fear not Dublin, we'll be back. Now, onto Cork with a stop in Kilkenny for lunch. (B,D) F Jameson Whiskey Distillery DAY 11 - 12 Galway We'll get chatty at Blarney Castle, passing the incredible Cliffs of Moher before we arrive in Galway. (B)(B,D)

DAY 3 Lake District Endless green hills, serene lakes & streets of stone homes will be waiting for us in the Lake District. (B) DAY 2 York Rolling countryside & into the narrow lanes of York, to uncover 2000 years of history in its monuments (B,D) F Evening ‘Ghost Walk’ START

6:30AM LONDON

DAY 1 London to Liverpool Meet your new crew and head to Liverpool home of Beatlemania. (D)

H OW MUC H & WH E N WINTER 2018/19

CODE: WWUK

START LONDON & FINISH LONDON

US$2545 Start End Nov 02 Nov 17 Nov 09 Nov 24 Nov 23 Dec 08

Start End Nov 30 Dec 15 Dec 07 Dec 22 Dec 14 ★ Dec 29

US$2675 Start End Dec 21 ★● Jan 05 Dec 27 ■ Jan 11 Dec 28 ■ Jan 12

Start 2019 Jan 04

End

Jan 19

US$2265 Start End Jan 11 Jan 26 Jan 18 Feb 02 Feb 01 Feb 16

Start Feb 15 Mar 01 Mar 08

End Mar 02 Mar 16 Mar 23

Start Mar 15

End Mar 30

* 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$635 based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:30am 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 section only join in Edinburgh on Day 4. ● Trip spends New year’s Eve in Galway. ■ This trip will be in Edinburgh during Hogmanay. ★ 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. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58.

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US$2615 Start End Oct 19 Nov 03 Oct 26 Nov 10

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

ENGLAND & SCOTLAND 9Ì DAYS

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2ÌCOUNTRIES

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US$1349 *

FROM

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US$150 *PP/PD

SEE THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE BEATLES, CHARMING CITIES & LANDSCAPES

EDINBURGH CASTLE SCOTLAND

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 8

NIGHTS 8 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

12

INCLUDED MEALS 8 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

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 Hadrian's wall we'll land in the Scottish city of Edinburgh.

From bagpipes to banging festivals, 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 F Whisky Tastes & Tales

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)

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS Isle of Skye

(1 night) 6

Loch Ness

WEST HIGHLANDS 7

SCOTLAND

(1 night)

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Castle experience, Edinburgh F Evening Ghost walk, York

Stirling

DAY 8 Glasgow After a 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)

GLASGOW 8 (1 night) END

9

St Andrews

#ENGLANDANDSCOTLAND

START

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)

FROM

DISTRICT

FROM

(1 night)

1

6:30AM LONDON

SCOTLAND

LAKE 3

US$915 PP US$153 PD

2

YORK

JUST WANT SCOTLAND? Try everything Scottish on our 6-day trip.

For full details, dates & prices see our website. Trip code: WWSC. Single supplement of US$249.

Visit contiki.com/scotland

(1 night)

8AM GLASGOW OR 2:30PM LONDON

ENGLAND

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)

LONDON DAY TRIPS Take advantage of our great deals on day trips & visit Stonehenge, Bath or beautiful Windsor Castle. It's easy: book on arrival at Contiki's Basement.

Visit contiki.com/day-trips

Gretna Green

(1 night)

END

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’

4 EDINBURGH (2 nights)

LIVERPOOL NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Follow in the footsteps of The Beatles on our locally guided Magical Mystery Tour • Spot ‘Nessie’ on a boat cruise of stunning Loch Ness

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)

START END

London 1

Places visited Itinerary Day Optional end city

H OW MU C H & WH E N WINTER 2018/19

US$1515 Start End Oct 19 Oct 27 Oct 26 Nov 03

CODE: WWBR

START LONDON & FINISH GLASGOW OR LONDON

US$1479 Start End Nov 02 Nov 10 Nov 09 Nov 17 Nov 23 Dec 01

Start End Nov 30 Dec 08 Dec 07 Dec 15 Dec 14 ★ Dec 22

US$1555 Start End Dec 21 ★ Dec 29 Dec 27 ● Jan 04 Dec 28 ● Jan 05

Start 2019 Jan 04

End

Jan 12

US$1349 Start End Jan 11 Jan 19 Jan 18 Jan 26 Feb 01 Feb 09

Start Feb 15 Mar 01 Mar 08

End Feb 23 Mar 09 Mar 16

Start Mar 15

End Mar 23

* 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$375 based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:30am in London & ends approx. 8:00am in Glasgow or 2:30pm in London if you have chosen to take the train. ● This trip will be in Edinburgh during Hogmanay. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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12Ì DAYS

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2ÌCOUNTRIES

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IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

SIMPLY ITALY US$146 *PP/PD

SAY CIAO TO ITALIAN LIVING IN THE LIKES OF CINQUE TERRE & VENICE

TREVI FOUNTAIN ROME

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 11

NIGHTS 11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

14

INCLUDED MEALS 11 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Guided tour of the ancient city, Pompeii F Burano Island Cruise & Dinner, Venice F Tuscan Evening, Florence NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Enjoy a glass of Prosecco overlooking the Bay of Naples • Guided tour of a Tuscan winery with Chianti & antipasto • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide

DAY 9 Italian Riviera From Milan we'll make our way down the Italian coastline, arriving in 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 8 Milan From floating city to fashion capital, we'll coast out of Venice & land ourselves in Milano. 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) Lake Garda

MILAN DAY 10 - 11 Rome (1 night) Feeling very at home in the beautiful boot, we'll head 9 Pisa back to Rome via the Leaning Cinque Terre ITALIAN Tower of Pisa & the Appenine RIVIERA Mountains. Continuing our (1 night) love affair with the capital, a whirl of monuments, café culture & passionate conversation - così italiano! (B)(B) START END F Emperors & Gladiators Inc. Colosseum

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VENICE (2 nights)

DAY 6 - 7 Venice 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, 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 With the call of the Tuscan sun, we'll float through vineyard clad Umbria stopping in Pompeii on the way to the city of Florence. Here we'll take in the masterpieces of Michelangelo's home, shop along Ponte Vecchio, & take to the outskirts to sip Chianti wine in the hillside. (B,D)(B) F Tuscan Evening

FLORENCE

(2 nights) Chianti Region

DAY 3 Capri Peeling back the layers of Italy would not be complete without visiting its most adored island. Our day trip to Capri will be filled with natural beauty, cliff-side swims, & café hopping in the hillside town of Anacapri. (B)

Apennine Mountains ITALY

12 10

1 ROME (3 nights)

Vatican City

Mt. Vesuvius Pompeii

SORRENTO

END

2

(2 nights)

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8AM ROME

DAY 12 Rome Bursting with appreciation for this remarkable country, 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 & 12 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

1

Places visited Itinerary Day

START

4PM ROME

DAY 1 Rome Today you'll check in to your hotel before the team unites in the afternoon. Putting noIONIAN delaySEAon 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)

DAY 2 Sorrento Cruising out of Rome we'll make our way towards the Bay of Naples, via the Vatican City & St Peter's. Bursting at the seams we'll roll on to Sorrento, where we'll sip a sunset drink by the seaside & take in the vista of cliff-edge houses. (B,D)

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US$1975 Start End Nov 25 Dec 06 Dec 09 ★ Dec 20

US$2075 Start End Dec 20 ★ Dec 31 Dec 27 ● Jan 07

Start 2019 Jan 06

End

Jan 17

US$1745 Start End Jan 27 Feb 07 Mar 10 Mar 21

* 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$625 based 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. ● Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Florence. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58.

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FLORENCE ITALY

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 7

9

NIGHTS 7 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

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

VENICE (2 nights)

Verona

6

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3 Pisa

FLORENCE (3 nights)

Chianti Region

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Emperors & Gladiators Inc. Colosseum, Rome F Tuscan Evening, Florence F Gondola Ride, Venice

#ITALIANESPRESSO

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Apennine Mountains

San Gimignano

START END

Vatican City

START

8

ITALY

ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Locally guided tour of the Vatican museums • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Guided tour of a Tuscan winery with Chianti & antipasto • Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice

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

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 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 Tastes of Roma Walking Tour

1

ROME (2 nights)

8AM VENICE OR 6PM ROME

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) Please note: Days 1 & 8 (ending in Venice) have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

1

Places visited Itinerary Day Optional end city

H OW MUC H & WH E N WINTER 2018/19

US$1515 Start End Oct 20 Oct 27

CODE: WWHI

START ROME & FINISH VENICE OR ROME

US$1475 Start End Nov 03 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24

US$1549 Start End Dec 15 ★ Dec 22 Dec 27 ● Jan 03

Start End Dec 29 ● Jan 05

US$1315 Start End 2019 Jan 12 Jan 19

Start Mar 02 Mar 16

End Mar 09 Mar 23

* 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$485 based 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 Venice or approx 6:00pm in Rome. ● Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Florence. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58.

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WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 13

NIGHTS 13 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

17

INCLUDED MEALS 13 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

DAY 4 Pamplona After lounging around in San Sebastian 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 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 8 - 9 Granada Continue west as we make our way to the once Moorish city Granada. 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

San Sebastian

ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Visit the Valley of the Fallen, Madrid F Bike tour, Barcelona F Guided Rock Tour, Gibraltar NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Explore the Palace of the Spanish Royal Family on our locally guided tour in Madrid • Locally guided tour of Granada’s Alhambra Palace • Learn about the history of Spanish culture & architecture at the Mosque of the Caliphs in Cordoba

DAY 3 Bilbao BILBAO 3 (1 night) Today we'll take the slow track to 4 Bilbao so we can take in Segovia, PAMPLONA with its Roman foundations. Later in (1 night) Bilbao, Spain's emerging hub of Segovia culture & cool, you'll have time to head to the iconic Guggenheim Art MADRID 1 13 14 START Museum - one of the world's most (3 nights) END famous galleries. (B)

Pyrenees Mountains

DAY 7 Valencia Cruise down to the 'Orange-blossom coast' & it's capital Valencia, home to the Holy Grail. (B) F Valencia Cooking School

Zaragoza

5

BARCELONA (2 nights)

7

VALENCIA (1 night)

Toledo SPAIN

START

CORDOBA

6PM MADRID

(1 night)

12

SEVILLE (2 nights)

DAY 1 - 2 Madrid 10 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) 1

END

8

Sierra Nevada Mountains

GRANADA (2 nights)

Gibraltar

8AM MADRID

DAY 14 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 all things Spanish never will. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 14 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

Places visited Itinerary Day

DAY 10 - 11 Seville Winding along the Costa del Sol, we'll arrive in Seville. 13th Century architecture & one of the world's biggest cathedrals will fill our time in this quintessentially Spanish city.

(B,D)(B) F Gibraltar Guided Rock Tour DAY 12 Cordoba Leaving laid-back Seville, we'll drive through the heart of Andalusia & onwards to Cordoba. Cobbled lanes, storybook balconies & an ancient mosque will be ours to explore for the night. (B) DAY 13 Madrid Taking to the hill-top town of Toledo, we'll meander through medieval buildings & mosques, drifting through what locals know as the “Imperial City”. Later we'll cruise back to Madrid, with one final fiesta to toast a great trip. (B) F Traditional Madrileños Dinner

MIX & MATCH See more & save more! Use low cost airlines to fly to Italy. This trip will Mix & Match with Simply Italy p.41. You’ll save 5% with our Multi-trip discount.

See p.9.

WINTER 2018/19

US$2155 Start End Oct 22 Nov 04

CODE: WWEH

START MADRID & FINISH MADRID

US$2105 Start End Nov 05 Nov 18 Nov 19 Dec 02

US$2209 Start End Dec 22 Jan 04 Dec 26 ● Jan 08

Start 2019 Jan 02

End

Jan 15

US$1785 Start End Feb 11 Feb 24 Mar 18 Mar 31

* 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$645 based on twin-share trip price. 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. ● Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Barcelona. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58. This trip is part of the epic Iberian Peninsula & Morocco adventure, so when you leave Granada you’ll be waving goodbye to your group as they depart for some of your new pals as they continue on with this separate journey.

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RICH CULTURE, A LIVELY HISTORY + THE TASTIEST CUISINE

LISBON PORTUGAL

WH AT YOU N E E D TO K NOW 11

NIGHTS 11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

16

INCLUDED MEALS 11 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)

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)

BILBAO

ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

(2 nights)

#FIESTASANDSIESTAS

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Tour of Barcelona Gothic Quater • Visit to the Madrid Royal Palace • Salamanca Orientation Tour

PORTO 6 DAY 6 - 7 Porto (2 nights) 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 8 LISBON galleries & coffee shops, the (2 nights) 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

San Sebastian Pamplona

1

SALAMANCA (1 night)

10

START

Zaragoza

SPAIN

5

6:00PM BARCELONA

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 cafes – we'll take it all, with a side portion of paella. (D)(B) F Bike ride F Flamenco dinner & show

Burgos PORTUGAL

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Bike Ride, Barcelona F Visit Cascais & Sintra, Lisbon F Farewell Dinner, Madrid

3

START

1

BARCELONA (2 nights)

12

MADRID (2 nights)

Places visited Itinerary Day

END

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

END

8:00AM MADRID

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 into the Royals residence on a tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid. 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

MIX & MATCH See more & save more! This trip will Mix & Match with the Spain, Morocco & Portugal trip p.46. You'll save 5% with our multi-trip discount. See p.9.

HOW MUC H & WHEN WINTER 2018/19

US$1949 Start End Nov 13 Nov 24

CODE: WWFS

START BARCELONA & FINISH MADRID

US$2045 Start End Dec 20 Dec 31

US$1759 Start End 2019 Mar 12 Mar 23

* 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). WWFS - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$605. 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 more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58.

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BARCELONA SPAIN

WH AT YOU N E E D TO K NOW 19

NIGHTS 19 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

27

INCLUDED MEALS 19 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Valley of the Fallen, Madrid F Bike Tour, Barcelona F Guided Tour to Sintra & Cascais, Lisbon

START

8AM MADRID

DAY 20 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 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)

Please note: Days 1 & 20 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

DAY 19 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 17 - 18 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 15 - 16 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 with Seville

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)

6PM MADRID

BILBAO

START END

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San Sebastian

PAMPLONA

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SPAIN

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Pyrenees Mountains

Zaragoza

Segovia

MADRID

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(2 nights)

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LISBON

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Tarifa Tangier

14 Rabat Casablanca

GRANADA (2 nights)

Sierra Nevada Mountains

Algeciras Gibraltar

ASSILAH 10

(1 night)

FEZ

(2 nights)

Atlas Mountains

12

MOROCCO

MARRAKECH (2 nights)

DAY 14 Assilah Cruise through Casablanca seeing the seaside Hassan II's Mosque & visiting the capital of Rabat. After a Tower & King's Palace, we'll crash out in Assilah. (B,D)

1

Places visited Itinerary Day

DAY 10 - 11 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 4 Pamplona After lounging around in San Sebastian taking sea views & 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 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 7 Valencia Cruise down to the 'Orange-blossom coast' & it's capital Valencia, home of the Holy Grail. (B) F Valencia Cooking School DAY 8 - 9 Granada Continue west as we make our way to the once Moorish city Granada. 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 12 - 13 Marrakech We say farewell to Fez & her many traditions & head to perhaps the most famous city in the country Marrakech. Soak up the souks, visit Koutoubia Mosque & sift through kilos of delicate silver jewels. (B,D)(B)

HOW MUC H & WHEN WINTER 2018/19

US$3169 Start End Oct 22 Nov 10

CODE: WIBP

START MADRID & FINISH MADRID

US$3095 Start End Nov 05 Nov 24 Nov 19 Dec 08

US$3245 Start End Dec 22 ● Jan 10 Dec 26 ■ Jan 14

Start 2019 Jan 02

End

Jan 21

US$2725 Start End Feb 11 Mar 02 Mar 18 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). Single room supplement of US$1045 based on twin-share trip price. 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. ● Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Fez. ■ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Barcelona. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58.

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NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Explore the Palace of the Spanish Royal Family on our locally guided tour in Madrid • Guided local tour & visit the Bahia Palace in Marrakech • Guided local tour of the Medina of Fez • Guided tour of Lisbon

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2 WEEKS, 2 CONTINENTS & UNLIMITED SOUKS, PAELLA & PIRI PIRI CHICKEN

SEVILLE SPAIN

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 14

NIGHTS 14 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

21

INCLUDED MEALS 14 breakfasts (B), 7 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Tour of Albacin & Royal Chapel, Granada F Welcome to Morocco Dinner & Show, Fez F Traditional Flamenco Show & Tapas, Granada NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

#SPAINMOROCCOPORTUGAL

• 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

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 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)

END 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 With’ Seville 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 Tower & King's Palace, we'll crash out in Assilah. (B,D)

8AM MADRID

START

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6PM MADRID

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DAY 1 - 2 Madrid After checking-in to your hotel you'll 15 14 1 be free to start exploring the nation's PORTUGAL capital before the team unites later in Toledo the day. Packed with both traditional SPAIN charm & a modern vibrancy, two nights roaming Madrid's diverse LISBON 12 (2 nights) neighbourhoods & lively plazas will SEVILLE 10 3 GRANADA have us hooked. (D)(B) (3 nights)

(2 nights) DAY 15 Madrid With far too many tapas tucked Tarifa under our belts, we'll say goodbye to Tangier our newly beloved travel pals. Our trip ASSILAH 9 will come to an end after breakfast, (1 night) but our love affair with this part of Rabat the world never will. (B)

Please note: Days 1 & 15 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

(2 nights) Sierra Nevada Algeciras Mountains Gibraltar

5

Casablanca

DAY 7 - 8 Marrakech We say farewell to Fez & her many traditions & head to perhaps the most famous city in the country 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)

FEZ

(2 nights) Atlas Mountains

MOROCCO

7

MARRAKECH (2 nights)

1

Places visited Itinerary Day

DAY 3 - 4 Granada Today we head south taking in the beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains on the way. Arriving in Granada, we'll find an old-school city with a fabled palace, atmospheric streets & tapas aplenty. (B)(B,D)

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)(B,D)

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US$2325 Start End Oct 27 Nov 10

CODE: WWMP

START MADRID & FINISH MADRID

US$2265 Start End Nov 10 Nov 24 Nov 24 Dec 08

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US$1899 Start End 2019 Jan 07 Jan 21

Start Feb 16 Mar 23

End Mar 02 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). Single room supplement of US$689 based on twin-share trip price. 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 ● Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Fez. ■ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Madrid. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki. com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58. 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.

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8AM MARRAKECH

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)

1

START

FEZ

(2 nights) Atlas Mountains MOROCCO

Please note: Days 1 & 5 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

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3

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MARRAKECH ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Welcome to Morocco dinner & show, Fez F Marrakech by night & Dinner, Marrakech

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DAY 3 - 4 Marrakech We say farewell to Fez & her many traditions & head to perhaps the most famous city in the county 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) F Marrakech by night

1

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 Fez 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

Itinerary Day

H OW M U C H & W H EN WINTER 2018/19

US$779 Start Oct 31

CODE: WWMO

End Nov 04

US$759 Start Nov 14 Nov 28

START FEZ & FINISH MARRAKECH

End Nov 18 Dec 02

US$795 Start Dec 31

End Jan 04

Start 2019 Jan 04

US$719 Start Jan 11 Feb 20

End

Jan 08

End Jan 15 Feb 24

Start Mar 27

End Mar 31

* 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$255. 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.46. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58.

#CONTIKIMOROCCO

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Guided local tour of the Medina of Fez • Guided local tour of Marrakech & visit the Bahia Palace

8PM FEZ

(2 nights)

EGYPT & THE NILE 8Ì DAYS | 1ÌCOUNTRY

ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Visit the Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam, Aswan F Visit the Temple of Horus, Edfu

CONTIKI.COM/ EGYPT

US$166 *PP/PD CAIRO

7PM CAIRO

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) 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 in to our first of 3 nights on a luxurious cruise of the River Nile. (B,L,D) F Visit the Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam

1

Places visited Itinerary Day

8

EGYPT

2

DAY 1 Cairo Arriving in exotic Egypt, you'll check in to your hotel before the team unites & the sensory adventure begins.

1

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 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

END

START END

(2 nights)

Giza Sakkara

6

HURGHADA (1 night) 5 LUXOR (1 night)

Esna

RED SEA

4

EDFU (1 night)

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) Please note: Days 1 & 8 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

DAY 7 Cairo Today we'll journey back to Cairo for one last night of magic & madness in the capital. (B)

Kom Ombo

3

8AM CAIRO

ASWAN (1 night)

LAKE NASSER

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 we'll hit beachside Hurghada & laze under umbrellas as we watch the sun go down. (B,D) F Guided visit of the Temple of Karnak

THE NILE CRUISE Cruise the Nile in style! With luxury cabins, with private showers, WC, TVs & air-con. The ship features a pool, sun deck, loungers, bars & party areas.

H OW M U C H & W H EN WINTER 2018/19

US$1515 Start End Oct 20 Oct 27

CODE: WWEG

#CONTIKIEGYPT

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Locally guided tours of the Egyptian Museum & the Pyramids of Giza • Tour the Valley of the Kings with a local Egyptian expert

FROM

ILE EN TH

15

INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D)

US$1325 * |

EZ SU OF LF GU

7

NIGHTS 3 nights in hotels, 1 night twin-berth sleep couchette train (Cairo to Aswan), 3 night Nile Cruise

START

FROM

(1 night)

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W

|

START CAIRO & FINISH CAIRO

US$1489 Start End Nov 03 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24

Start Dec 01

End Dec 08

US$1535 Start End Dec 22 Dec 29 Dec 29 Jan 05

US$1325 Start End 2019 Jan 12 Jan 19

Start Jan 26 Feb 09

End Feb 02 Feb 16

Start Feb 23 Mar 09

End Mar 02 Mar 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. Single room supplement of US$415 based on twin-share trip price.

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 travel insurance see p.58.

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Winter & Ski KEEP IT COZY Nights spent chasing the Northern Lights and mile upon mile of Austrian pistes just calling your name? Nope, we can’t see the appeal of the frosty weather in Europe either. Whether you make the most of our newly renovated Gasthof in Hopfgarten and hit the slopes in Austria, or join us in Iceland for epic, otherwordly landscapes, the surrounding beauty will be awe-inspiring. and the nightlife? Well, that’ll be just as fun, if a little more cosy.

ARE YOU A WINTER & SKI TRAVELLER? •

Are you a total beginner or a seasoned pro? (Both are welcome)

•

Are you after a totally different snow experience?

•

Do you want to experience a unique corner of Europe?

•

Does the idea of layering up and overdosing on hot chocolate (not so) secretly excite you?

8 TRIPS, 3 TO 16 DAYS FROM US$75 P/D Head to contiki.com/deals for all our latest promotions CONTIKI.COM/WINTER-SKI

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ICELAND |

1ÌCOUNTRY

|

FROM

US$1165 *

|

FROM

WINTER

4Ì DAYS

US$292 *PP/PD

NORTHERN LIGHTS & THE BLUE LAGOON – ICELAND HAS A LOT TO OFFER

WATERFALLS ICELAND

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 3

NIGHTS 3 nights single or twin-share hotel accommodation

4

INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)

START

DAY 2 Reykjavik This morning we'll bounce out of bed with complete vigour, knowing a wonder of the world sits on the agenda. Why not opt for our Golden Circle tour to see sprouting geysers, tumbling waterfalls & ancient volcanic landscape. (B) F Golden Circle tour

4:00PM REYKJAVIK

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)

ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

DAY 3 Reykjavik With swimsuit on hand we'll head to the otherworldly Blue Lagoon, where we can soak & soothe our aching body of bones. This afternoon opt in for horseriding, Caving, or buggy adventure. (B)

ICELAND

1

4

REYKJAVIK (3 nights)

Blue Lagoon

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Buggy Adventure F Caving F Horse Riding

END NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Enjoy the Blue Lagoon hot springs • Northern Lights adventure with a Local Guide

8:00AM REYKJAVIK

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)

1

Places visited Itinerary Day

WINTER 2018/19

US$1305 Start End Oct 25 ● Oct 28

CODE: WWIC

START REYKJAVIK & FINISH REYKJAVIK

US$1175 Start End Nov 08 ■ Nov 11 Nov 15 ■ Nov 18

Start End Nov 22 ■ Nov 25 ■ Nov 29 ■ Dec 02 ■

Start Dec 06 Dec 13

End Dec 09 Dec 16

US$1339 Start End Dec 23 ▲ Dec 26 Dec 29 ▲ Jan 01

Start End 2019 Jan 03 ◆ Jan 06

Start End Jan 10 ◆ Jan 13 Jan 17 ◆ Jan 20

US$1165 Start End Feb 07 ◆ Feb 10 Feb 14 ◆ Feb 17

Start End Feb 21 ◆ Feb 24 Mar 07 ◆ Mar 10

Start End Mar 14 ◆ Mar 17

* 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$275 ▲ US$295 ◆ US$285. Trip starts 4:00pm in Reykjavik & ends approx.

8:00am in Reykjavik. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58. 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.

CONTIKI.COM/ICELAND

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#CONTIKICELAND

H OW MU C H & WH E N

WINTER

FIRE & ICE 6Ì DAYS

|

1ÌCOUNTRY

|

FROM

US$1915 *

NE W

|

FROM

US$320 *PP/PD

MARTIAN LANDSCAPES, PRETTY TOWNS & THUNDERING WATERFALLS

GLACIER ICELAND

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)

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 5

NIGHTS 5 nights single or twin-share hotel accommodation

8

INCLUDED MEALS 5 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

END

8:00AM REYKJAVIK

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)

ESSENTIALS See p.58 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Horse Back Riding F Caving F Buggy Adventure F Glacier Adventure

REYKJAVIK (2 nights)

6 START END

1

SELFOSS (1 night)

3

4 Blue Lagoon

SKAFTAFELL (1 night)

Kirkjubaejarklaustur

DAY 4 Selfoss Our time on the south shore will be marked by waterfalls, black beaches & pony sized horses with teal blue eyes. (B)

2

VIK START

4:00PM REYKJAVIK

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)

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Entry into the Blue Lagoon • See the spectacular Glacier Lagoon • Golden Circle Tour

ICELAND

1

DAY 2 Vik Getting straight into 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)

(1 night)

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)

Places visited Itinerary Day

H OW MU C H & WH E N

#FIREICE

WINTER 2018/19

US$2079 Start End Nov 07 ● Nov 12 Nov 28 ● Dec 03

CODE: WWFI

START REYKJAVIK & FINISH REYKJAVIK

US$2449 Start End Dec 22 ■ Dec 27

Start 2019 Jan09

End ▲

Jan14

US$1915 Start End 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$665. ■ Single room supplement of US$909. ▲ Single room supplement of US$585.

Trip starts 4:00pm in Reykjavik & ends approx. 8:00am in Reykjavik. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58. 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.

50 EUROPE WINTER 2018/19

CONTIKI.COM/FIRE-ICE

SKI OR BOARD

Austria 284km of ski runs should be enough to keep you going, right? Between the Après Ski and the slopes, we’ve got you covered for some non-stop fun.

Haus Schöneck WHERE YOU STAY & WHAT’S INCLUDED

NEWLY RENOVA TED

Our traditional Gasthof has undergone a major facelift, as fresh as the powder. Featuring single, twin and quad-share rooms all with private facilities, plus free WiFi, here you can hang up your boots and chill in the bar or maybe even the sauna after a long day on the powder. We include a hot buffet breakfast daily and for a small supplement, we’ll also include some three-course dinners all freshly prepared by our Contiki Chefs on site. Visit contiki.com/gasthof-schoneck to see the brand new Schöneck.

Hopfgarten Village WHERE YOU’RE HEADED Hopfgarten village in the Austrian Tyrol, is the perfect location for a ski or boarding holiday. It’s super easy to get to; you can fly into Munich, Innsbruck or Salzburg (all three have heaps of cheap flight options) and make your way to Worgl, where we offer a complimentary shuttle to take you to Schöneck. 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, nearperfect terrain and one of the biggest artificial snow-making networks in Europe, how could you say no?

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

GO ON A SKI SAFARI WITH A LOCAL GUIDE Wait, did we mention it’s included in your trip price? Spend the day with a local guide and check out all of the best slopes in Hopfy.

Snow?

Sure Thing 1700 SNOW MACHINES You’ll never have to stress about rocking up to find... nothing. With 1700 snow machines you can be sure that when you turn up you’ll have all the fresh pow.

Après Ski

Free Shuttle

All Abilities

AT THE ON-SITE BAR

TO AND FROM THE SKI LIFTS

The perfect way to round out a day on the slopes, Après Ski is a key part of any ski day.

Easily get to and from Schöneck and the ski lifts.

FROM BEGINNER TO PRO, THERE’S THE BEST RUNS FOR EVERYONE

@STACEYSPASSPORT

BEGINNER

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

With 122 km of easy runs, SkiWelt is the perfect terrain for beginners.

Combined with our great value ski school, you’ll be a pro in no time.

Want to improve on your technique?

129 km of moderate runs mean you can really test your skills.

10 km of black runs will keep the keenest of keen skiers and riders challenged.

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SKI PLUS

SKI OR BOARD AUSTRIA COACH FROM LONDON FROM

US$715 * |

FROM

US$90 *PP/PD

SKI

8/15 NIGHTS | 1 COUNTRY | WH AT YOU N E E D TO K NOW NIGHTS 8/15 Special Stopovers: 8/15 nights in Contiki’s Gasthof. One night on the coach from London.

Twin or quad-share accommodation.

7/14

INCLUDED MEALS Breakfast daily (B) HOPFGARTEN AUSTRIA ESSENTIALS 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)

#AUSTRIASKI

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Experienced Contiki On-site Team

CONTIKI.COM/SKI

H OW MU C H & WH E N WINTER 2018/19

US$785 start Dec 14 Dec 21

CODE: C7SWBIT

end Dec 22 Dec 29

WINTER 2018/19

SKI PLUS 8 NIGHTS

US$715 start 2019 Jan 04

start end Dec 28 ● Jan 05 CODE: C14SWBIT

US$1435 start end Dec 14 Dec 29 Dec 21 ● Jan 05

SKI PLUS 15 NIGHTS

US$1275 start 2019 Jan 04

start end Dec 28 ● Jan 12

START LONDON & FINISH LONDON

end

Jan 12

start Jan 11 Jan 18

end Jan 19 Jan 26

start Jan 25 Feb 01

end Feb 02 Feb 09

start Feb 08 Feb 15

end Feb 16 Feb 23

start Feb 22 Mar 01

end Mar 02 Mar 09

start Jan 25 Feb 01

end Feb 09 Feb 16

start Feb 08 Feb 15

end Feb 23 Mar 02

start Feb 22

end Mar 09

START LONDON & FINISH LONDON

end

Jan 19

start Jan 11 Jan 1

end Jan 26 Feb 02

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$180. 2 weeks add US$330. Single supp: 1 week add US$450. 2 weeks add US$810. Half board supp: 5 nights add: US$70. 10 nights add US$140.

SKI E SSE NTIAL S – WHAT Y OU’ L L N E E D T O B UDGE T F OR ON T OP OF Y OUR T R I P PR I CE .

NUMBER OF NIGHTS

SKI PASS

EQUIPMENT HIRE

7/8 (6 DAYS SKI)

US$339

US$75

14/15 (13 DAYS SKI)

US$585

US$129

SKI ONLY

SKI & SNOWBOARD LESSONS 3 or 5-day ski and/or snowboard lessons are available once in the resort and can be arranged on your arrival

SKI OR BOARD AUSTRIA MEET US THERE

7/14 NIGHTS | 1 COUNTRY |

FROM

US$685 * |

FROM

US$98 *PP/PD

WH AT YOU N E E D TO K NOW NIGHTS 7/14 Special Stopovers: 7/14 nights in Contiki’s Gasthof. Twin or quadshare accommodation.

7/14

INCLUDED MEALS Breakfast daily (B)

#AUSTRIASKI

ESSENTIALS Experienced Contiki On-site Team, Contiki exclusives including: Salzburg day trip, FREE coach pickup from Wörgl train station (easy access from Munich or Salzburg airports), Access to Contiki’s exclusive themed party nights, Half board options available (for a small supplement)

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Experienced Contiki On-site Team

CONTIKI.COM/SKI

52 EUROPE WINTER 2018/19

HOPFGARTEN AUSTRIA H OW MU C H & WH E N WINTER 2018/19

US$755 start Dec 15 Dec 22

CODE: CPC7SW

end Dec 22 Dec 29

WINTER 2018/19

SKI ONLY 7 NIGHTS

start end Dec 29 ● Jan 05 CODE: CP14SW

US$1405 start end Dec 15 Dec 29 Dec 22 ● Jan 05

US$685 start 2019 Jan 05

SKI ONLY 14 NIGHTS

start end Dec 29 ● Jan 12

US$1245 start 2019 Jan 05

START HOPFGARTEN & FINISH HOPFGARTEN

end

Jan 12

start Jan 12 Jan 19

end Jan 19 Jan 26

start Jan 26 Feb 02

end Feb 02 Feb 09

start Feb 09 Feb 16

end Feb 16 Feb 23

start Feb 23 Mar 02

end Mar 02 Mar 09

end Feb 09 Feb 16

start Feb 09 Feb 16

end Feb 23 Mar 02

start Feb 23

end Mar 09

START HOPFGARTEN & FINISH HOPFGARTEN

end

Jan 19

start Jan 12 Jan 19

end Jan 26 Feb 02

start Jan 26 Feb 02

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 ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Tyrol. Twin-share supp: 1 week add US$180. 2 weeks add US$330. Single supp: 1 week add US$450. 2 weeks add US$810.

Half board supp: 5 nights add: US$70. 10 nights add US$140.

SKI E SSE NTIAL S – WHAT Y OU’ L L N E E D T O B UDGE T F OR ON T OP OF Y OUR T R I P PR I CE .

NUMBER OF NIGHTS

SKI PASS

EQUIPMENT HIRE

7/8 (6 DAYS SKI)

US$339

US$75

14/15 (13 DAYS SKI)

US$585

US$129

SKI & SNOWBOARD LESSONS 3 or 5-day ski and/or snowboard lessons are available once in the resort and can be arranged on your arrival

MINI SKI AUSTRIA 4Ì DAYS | 1ÌCOUNTRY

|

FROM

NE W

THE ULTIMATE MOUNTAIN MINI BREAK

US$299 * |

FROM

US$75 *PP/PD SKI

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 3

3

NIGHTS Special Stopovers: 3 nights in Contiki’s Gasthof. Twin or quad-share accommodation.

INCLUDED MEALS Breakfast daily (B)

INCLUSIONS Experienced Contiki On-site Team, FREE coach pickup from Wörgl train station (easy access from Munich, Innsbruck or Salzburg airports), Access to Contiki’s exclusive themed party nights, Half board options available (for a small supplement),

CONTIKI.COM/SKI

H OW M U C H & W H EN WINTER 2018/19

US$329 start Dec 17 Dec 24

end Dec 20 Dec 27

CODE: CPC3SW

#AUSTRIASKI

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Experienced Contiki On-site Team

HOPFGARTEN AUSTRIA

START HOPFGARTEN & FINISH HOPFGARTEN

start end Dec 31 ● Jan 03

US$299 start 2019 Jan 07

end

Jan 10

start Jan 14 Jan 21

end Jan 17 Jan 24

start Jan 28 Feb 04

end Jan 31 Feb 07

start Feb 11 Feb 18

end Feb 14 Feb 21

start Feb 25 Mar 04

end Feb 28 Mar 07

Note: Ski Only trips start in Hopfgarten on Mondays. You need to provide us with your flight & arrival details approx 21 days before departure. Check-in starts at 2:00pm & check-out is at 9:00am. * Important: prices do not include airfares. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Hopfgarten. Twin-share supp: add US$80 Single supp: add US$190.

THE SKI AUSTRIA WEEKENDER 5Ì DAYS | 1ÌCOUNTRY

|

FROM

US$415 * |

FROM

A WEEKEND LIKE NO OTHER

NE W

US$83 *PP/PD

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 4

4

NIGHTS Special Stopovers: 4 nights in Contiki’s Gasthof. Twin or quad-share accommodation.

INCLUDED MEALS Breakfast daily (B)

INCLUSIONS Experienced Contiki On-site Team, FREE coach pickup from Wörgl train station (easy access from Munich, Innsbruck or Salzburg airports), Access to Contiki’s exclusive themed party nights, Half board options available (for a small supplement),

CONTIKI.COM/SKI

H OW M U C H & W H EN WINTER 2018/19

US$455 start Dec 20 Dec 27

end Dec 24 Dec 31

CODE: CPC4SW

US$415 start 2019 Jan 03

#AUSTRIASKI

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Experienced Contiki On-site Team

HOPFGARTEN AUSTRIA

START HOPFGARTEN & FINISH HOPFGARTEN

end

Jan 07

start Jan 10 Jan 17

end Jan 14 Jan 21

start Jan 24 Jan 31

end Jan 28 Feb 04

start Feb 07 Feb 14

end Feb 11 Feb 18

start Feb 21 Feb 28

end Feb 25 Mar 04

Note: Ski Only trips start in Hopfgarten on Thursdays. You need to provide us with your flight & arrival details approx 21 days before departure.

Check-in starts at 2:00pm & check-out is at 9:00am. * Important: prices do not include airfares. Twin-share supp: add US$100. Single supp: add US$260.

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HIT THE SLOPES

With Contiki Get a slice of mountain life this winter, all around the world, check out the powder in Austria (see p 51), Canada, America & heck yes, even down in New Zealand. Read on for our trips that take you to the snow.

WILD WESTERN

LA TO THE BAY

CALIFORNIAHIGHLIGHTS

14 DAYS | LAKE TAHOE, USA

12 DAYS | LAKE TAHOE, USA

8 DAYS | LAKE TAHOE, USA

CONTIKI.COM/WINTER-WILD-WESTERN

CONTIKI.COM/WINTER-LA-TO-THE-BAY

CONTIKI.COM/WINTER-CALIFORNIA-HIGHLIGHTS

THE POWDER RUSH

ULTIMATE NZ SKI

‘SWEET AS’ SOUTH

9 DAYS | BANFF & WHISTLER, CANADA

7 DAYS | QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND

9 DAYS | QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND

CONTIKI.COM/POWDER

CONTIKI.COM/NZSKI

CONTIKI.COM/SWEETAS

KIWIANA PANORAMA

NORTHERN ‘CHOICE’

THE BIG TIKI

16 DAYS | MT RUAPEHU, NEW ZEALAND

10 DAYS | MT RUAPEHU, NEW ZEALAND

19 DAYS | MT RUAPEHU, NEW ZEALAND

CONTIKI.COM/KIWIANA

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CONTIKI.COM/CHOICE

CONTIKI.COM/TIKI

Short Trips & Festivals FOR LIFE’S MOMENTS Only got a few days to hang out with us, perhaps off the back of another Europe trip, or want to prolong your adventure just a little bit longer? Or maybe you want to celebrate the next 365 days by spending NYE someplace super special? If your head’s nodding along, let our Short Trips & Festivals work their magic on you. Spend a few days soaking up the sparkly lights, and Christmas festivities in some of Europe’s coolest cities, or set yourself up for a fab New Year, by ringing it in at some of Europe’s best parties.

ARE YOU A SHORT TRIPS & FESTIVALS TRAVELLER? •

Do you want to spend your New Year amongst good vibes and even greater people?

•

Do you want to see how many Christmas markets you can cram in to a mini-getaway?

•

Have you got a few days to kill before, between or after trips?

•

Do you want to make your budget work for you?

8 TRIPS, 3 - 5 DAYS FROM US$95 P/D Head to contiki.com/deals for all our latest promotions and money saving shenanigans.

CONTIKI.COM/SHORT-TRIPS-FESTIVALS

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LOND ON EXPLORER

LONDON STAY LONGER

3 OR 5 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY

FROM

US$285 PP/US$95 P/DAY

CONTIKI.COM/LONDON-EXPLORER

1 COUNTRY

FROM

STAY LONGER AT THE BEGINNING OR END OF YOUR TRIP

US$55 PP

CONTIKI.COM/STAY-LONGER

ROYAL NATIONAL: 2 NTS M3LPR, 4 NTS M3LPR IMPERIAL HOTEL: 2 NTS M3LPI, 4 NTS M5LPI

CHRISTMAS IN AMSTERDAM START & END IN LONDON OR AMSTERDAM

4 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY

FROM

US$435 PP/US$109 P/DAY

CONTIKI.COM/AMSTERDAM-CHRISTMAS CODE: WAXM #AMSTERDAMCHRISTMAS 56 EUROPE WINTER 2018/19

CHRISTMAS IN PARIS START & END IN LONDON OR PARIS

4 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY

FROM

US$435 PP/US$109 P/DAY

CONTIKI.COM/PARIS-CHRISTMAS CODE: WPXM #PARISCHRISTMAS

NEW YEAR IN AMSTERDAM START & END IN LONDON OR AMSTERDAM

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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, 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 INCLUDED

Flights 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.

AIRFARES

Flights as specified on individual trip itineraries are included as part of the price.

As detailed within our Booking Conditions (p.59) 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.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

Visas 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. Your passport will need to be valid for at least six months after your arrival.

Without enough validity, you may be denied entry into a country, even if you’re only staying for a short while.

Schengen visas: The majority of our trips travel in countries that are covered by the Schengen Agreement which relates to visas. Citizens of many countries – e.g.

Australia, United States, Canada, New Zealand – can travel in the Schengen area without a visa. If you require a visa to enter the Schengen area you only need to obtain one visa which will allow you to travel in all Schengen countries. Schengen visas can be issued for single entry or multiple entries. If your trip travels outside of the Schengen area at any point you will require a multiple entry visa. The trips that require multiple entry Schengen visas are listed below: Spanish Spree, Iberian Peninsula & Morocco, Spain Morocco & Portugal.

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, Morocco, 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.

PACKING HOW 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

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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.

If you are travelling 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.

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. Visit p.59 or contiki.com/insurance for more information on this, and for a quote on what Contiki can offer.

SLEEPING WHERE WILL I STAY? HOTELS:

MAKING YOUR BOOKING WHAT 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*.

FLEXDEPOSIT FlexDeposit 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.59 & on the following websites: www.contiki.com/freedomguarantee www.contiki.com/flexdeposit

NOW THAT YOU’VE BOOKED REGISTERING AT MYCONTIKI

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. There is WiFi at most accommodation so you can gram/snap/chat to your heart’s content.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. WiFi is not available at remote locations or some Special Stays.

Just like you, we want your trip to run as smoothly as possible, so before you travel, make sure you register your details online at My Contiki. 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.

After you’ve fully paid and registered, your e-docs will be available for download approx. 21 days before your trip departs. You’ll also find out where your Contiki Trip will start & exactly what accommodation you’ll be staying in. Visit contiki.com/mycontiki

HOSTELS:

HOW DO I KNOW WHAT FREE TIME ADD-ONS ARE ON MY TRIP?

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.

SKI & BOARD HOLIDAYS:

Both our ski & board packages stay at our Contiki Special Stopover, the Austrian Gasthof. Refer to p.51-53 for details.

TRAINS: On some trips, we use trains. On our Egypt trip (WWEG 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 trips with overnight ferries, allocated airline-style seating on deck is provided.

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 TRIPS

You 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. Life’s an adventure and one that’s best spent sharing new experiences with new friends. So, if you have the time don’t take a mini break, instead, choose to see as much of Europe as possible with us.

CONTIKI GLOSSARY

VISIT Your trip includes a stop and you’ll get the opportunity to visit a specific site.

SEE/VIEW You will drive/pass by the site so that you can see it.

SIGHTSEEING TOUR A guided tour of a city or site.

ORIENTATION TOUR Places of interest are pointed out, allowing you to go and explore them in your own time.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

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, around 21 days before your trip departs.

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 or on card (exceptions are Croatia sailing products & Russia). The majority of trips will be in Euro’s, with a few exceptions where local currency is collected.

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.

MONEY

WHAT 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. The trip page lists included meals look out for these: (B,L,D) • 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. • Any additional personal expenses. This includes alcohol, shopping, and any evening entertainment not included.

CONTIKI+

We're massive fans of 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

HEALTH DO I NEED VACCINATIONS? At the time this brochure went to press (April, 2018), 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 INFORMATION Security 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.

BOOKING SECURITY Contiki has been running trips for young people since 1962 & in all countries we fully comply with local Travel Industry Laws.

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.

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS Photos courtesy of © Oriel House Hotel Cork p.12 Hotel Room. Photos courtesy of © Schoneck Gasthof Hopfgarten p.14 Common Room. Photos courtesy of © Ibis Praha Old Town Prague p.12 Hotel Lobby. Photos courtesy of © Peak Hotel Lucerne p.12 Hotel Room.

WARDROBE CREDITS Model wardrobe and styling provided courtesy of J Barbour & Sons, and Zalando.

HOW TO READ A TRIP PAGE

San Sebastian

BILBAO

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(1 night)

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PAMPLONA (1 night)

Pyrenees Mountains Zaragoza

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Segovia

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BARCELONA (2 nights)

START END

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VALENCIA (1 night)

Toledo SPAIN

CORDOBA (1 night)

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SEVILLE (2 nights)

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Sierra Nevada Mountains

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Gibraltar

(B,L,D) MEALS: Included

meals. B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

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START ICON: Shows the city where you will start your trip.

END ICON: Shows the city where you wil finish your trip.

VISIT: Shows places you’ll visit but not stay the night ITINERARY DAY: Shows which day of 1 the trip you will arrive in a city.

11 9 ITINERARY END DAY: These icons show the day of the trip you arrive, in the end city and the day the trip finishes.

SPECIAL STAY: Nights spent at unique, 3 special accommodation.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW PANEL ACCOMMODATION: Shows 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 trip as standard.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS: Some of the top experiences you can do, that aren’t included in the price of your trip.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS: Some of the top experiences you will have included in the price of your trip.

EXCELLENCE!

PRICE PANEL

Within Europe, in service industries tipping is common practice, although 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.

The price panels sit beneath each trip map and itinerary. It indicates departures, trip US$2615 code, any included taxes, and Start and Start End End location. Departures are listed under a Oct 19 Nov 03 Oct 26 Nov 10 price bracket in chronological order.

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BOOKING CONDITIONS Once Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below.

2. PAYING THE BALANCE 4.4 The new departure price would not be eligible for early payment damages and remedies which may be brought against us in respect OUR RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid no later than 45 discounts (EPD) if within 45 days before departure. of your participation in the holiday.

1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATION On 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 GUARANTEE Prices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange rates as at 15th March, 2018. 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 HOLIDAY 3.1 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 CONDITIONS 4.1 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 (April, 2018) 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 brochure 4.5 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.

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 regional tours in Egypt.

5. LIABILITY 5.1 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY 1.1 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.

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 CANCEL 3.1 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 flights. Any monies already refunded are not applicable. The FlexDeposit will be applied as a discount on the final 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 fitting 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 confirmation 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 FEE Over 45 days notice: .............................................Deposit is forfeited 45-22 days:................................................................25% of trip fare 21-8 days: ..................................................................30% of trip fare 7-1 days: ....................................................................50% of trip fare Day of departure: .....................................................100% of trip fare Where 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 5th April, 2018 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 5th April, 2018 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 BOOKING 4.1 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 fees will apply (as detailed in section 3). However trip deposits can be used as credit to a new trip, see FlexDeposit.

4.5 A name change to a different person will be treated as a cancellation.

4.6 A fee will be charged for any alteration to airline arrangements made by Contiki as per clause 3 5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included in the price. No allowance or refund can be made for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc are closed. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place. Meals may vary in style.

5.2 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 INSURANCE Travel 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,

7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISM In 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 PRICE Airfares 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 CONDITIONS Under 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.

GENERAL

1. CONTRACTING PARTIES 1.1 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. VALIDITY The programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from October 2018 to March 2019.

3. OPERATING COMPANIES The programmes advertised in this brochure are owned and operated by: Contiki 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.39-40, the 3 & 5 day London Explorer packages, Hogmanay & St. Patrick’s Day trips described on p.56-57 all of which are operated by Contiki Travel (UK) Ltd. 4. CONTIKI IS REPRESENTED IN: Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and USA. Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Guernsey.

DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT Please 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. 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 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 April 2018 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.

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