TOUR DEPARTURE POINTS & STAY LONGER OPTIONS
Look up the start city of your trip below for departure point information about where your trip starts & how to get there. There are also details on how to extend your holiday & stay longer either before or after your trip (marked below as PRE & POST). Take advantage of our specially negotiated ‘Stay Longer’ hotel rates listed below, which can be arranged through Contiki or your travel agent when you book your trip. For the most up-to-date details go to contiki.com/staylonger & contiki.com/departurepoints.
AMSTERDAM
BARCELONA
DUBROVNIK
PRE: Amsterdam to Barcelona POST: European Panorama (end Amsterdam) Ibis Amsterdam Airport Hotel, Schipholweg 181, 1171 PK, Badhoevedorp. Tel: +31 206 134568 Getting there: From Amsterdam airport, take the complimentary Ibis Schiphol/Accor shuttle bus from stop A9 directly to the hotel. Stay longer rate: Single US$119 Twin US$69 POST: European Explorer (end Amsterdam) Lakeland Monnickendam, Jachthaven 1, 1141 AV, Monnickendam. Tel: +31 299 653751 Getting there: Catch the train direct from Schiphol Airport to Centraal Station (approx. €4), then take bus 110, 114 or 118 (approx. €6). Duration of trip is approx. 25min – get off at stop Lagedijk & the hotel is a 2min walk away. Alternatively, catch a taxi from Centraal Station for approx. €40. Stay Longer rate: Single US$80 Twin US$55 PRE: European Magic, European Discovery & European Inspiration (start Amsterdam) & European Encounter (start Amsterdam) POST: European Vista (end Amsterdam) START HOTEL: Best of Europe (start Amsterdam) Blue Square Hotel, Slotermeerlaan 80, 1064 HD, Amsterdam. Tel: +31 205 063717 Getting there: Catch the train direct from Schiphol Airport to Centraal Station (approx. €4) then take a taxi to the hotel (approx. €20). Alternatively, Tram #14 goes from Dam Square (approx. €3), direction Slotermeer. The stop for the hotel is Plein 40-45 & the hotel is a 2 minute walk. Stay Longer rate: Single US$120 Twin US$75 PRE: European Horizon, European Whirl (start Amsterdam) POST: European Highlights, European Experience, European Escapade, European Contrasts, European Adventurer & Ultimate European (end Amsterdam) Hotel Nieuw Slotania, Slotermeerlaan 133, 1063 JN, Amsterdam. Tel: +31 206 134568 Getting there: Catch the train direct from Schiphol Airport to Centraal Station (approx. €4) then take a taxi to the hotel (approx. €20). Alternatively, Tram #14 goes from Dam Square (approx. €3), direction Slotermeer. The stop for the hotel is Plein 40-45, directly in front of the hotel entrance. Stay Longer rate: Single US$85 Twin US$49
POST: Amsterdam to Barcelona Novotel Cornella de Llobregat, Avinguda del Maresme 78, Ronda de Dalt exit 15, 08940, Cornella de Llobregat, Barcelona. Tel: +34 93 4747000 Stay longer rate: Single US$125 Twin US$65 PRE: Mediterranean Quest & Quest to London POST: Western Quest Generator Hostel Barcelona, Carrer de Còrsega, 373-377, 08037 Barcelona, Spain. Tel:+34 932 20 03 77 Getting there: Train: €3.80 handy for the train from Barcelona Airport (Aeropuerto de Barcelona). Trains run every 30 minutes from Terminal 2 to Barcelona Sants/Sants Estacio. From there get on the metro and travel to either Diagonal or Verdaguer stations. Both stations are very near the hostel so it is easy to find us. AeroBus, the blue bus service, from both Airport Terminals 1 & 2, is less than €6 to Catalunya Square and it only takes 30 minutes. From there get on the metro and travel to Diagonal station. Taxis are available 24/7 and for up to four passengers plus some luggage is €30-€40 but this does depend on the time of day and level of traffic near the hostel. Stay Longer rate: Single US$109 Twin US$75
PRE: Croatian Island Hopper North Departure Point: Cruise starts from the Gruz Port, Dubrovnik at 12.00pm - look for the Contiki or Katarina Lines Representative in the port. Your vessel will have a ‘Katarina Lines &/or Contiki’ sign displayed. POST: Croatian Island Hopper South Adriatic Hotel, Masavy put 9, Dubrovnik, 20000. Tel: +385 20 433609 Getting there: From the Dubrovnik Airport take a taxi will take approximately 30 minutes to reach the hotel. Alternatively you could get a bus to the city centre, and then take a local bus or taxi to Lapad where there are signs to the hotel. Stay longer rate: Single US$149 Twin US$115
ATHENS PRE & POST: Aegean Classic Cruise POST: Turkey & Greek Island Odyssey Hotel President, 43 Kifissias Avenue, 11523, Athens. Tel: +30 210 6989 000. Getting there: From Athens airport you can catch Metro Line 3 to Panormou (approx. €8) & then it’s a short walk or taxi ride to the hotel. Stay Longer rate: Single US$170 Twin US$99 PRE & POST: Greek Island Hopping Poseidon Hotel, 72 Possidonos Avenue, 17562, Paleo Faliro, Athens. Tel: +30 210 9872 000 Getting there: From Athens airport you can catch the X96 bus from outside International Airport Arrivals (approx. €4). The stop for the hotel is Edem, directly in the front of the hotel entrance. Stay Longer rate: Single US$170 Twin US$99 PRE & POST: Spotlight on Greece & Island Cruising and Santorini Zafolia Hotel, 87-89 Alexandras Avenue, 114 74, Athens. Tel: +30 210 6449 002 Getting there: From Athens airport you can catch the train to Doukissis Plakentias station, where you transfer to Metro Line 3 towards Aigaleo. Exit at Ambelokipi station & follow the signs to the Panormou exit & then it’s a 10 minute walk to the hotel. Stay Longer rate: Single US$170 Twin US$99 POST: Road to Athens Center Square Hotel, 15 Aristogotonos Street, 10552, Athens. Tel: +30 210 3211 770 Stay Longer rate: Single US$170 Twin US$99 POST: Golden Fleece & Eastern Mediterranean Cruising Arion Hotel, 18 Ag. Dimitriou Street, 10554, Athens. Tel: +30 210 3240 415 Stay Longer rate: Single US$170 Twin US$99 PRE & POST: Greek Island Adventurer Dorian Inn Hotel, 15-17 Pireos Street, 10552, Athens. Tel: +30 210 5239 782 Getting there: From Athens airport you can catch metro line 3 to Syntagma then change on to metro line 2 to Omonia station. Exit the station and the hotel is a 2 minute walk. Stay Longer rate: Single US$129 Twin US$75 POST: London to Athens Dorian Inn Hotel, 15-17 Pireos Street, 10552, Athens. Tel: +30 210 5239 782 Stay Longer rate: Single US$129 Twin US$75 PRE & POST: Greek Sailing Poseidon Hotel, 72 Possidonos Avenue, 17562, Paleo Faliro, Athens. Tel: +30 210 9872 000 Getting there: From Athens airport you can catch the X96 bus from outside International Airport Arrivals (approx. €4). The stop for the hotel is Edem, directly in the front of the hotel entrance. Stay Longer rate: Single US$170 Twin US$99 The Northern Trek will start at Camping Athens, 198 Athinon Avenue, 12136, Athens. Tel: +30 210 5814 113 Getting there: From Athens airport you can catch Metro Line 3 to Syntagma in the city centre. From there you can catch a taxi to the campsite for approx. €15. Alternatively, take Metro Line 2 to Metaxourghio station, then bus A15 or B15 to the campsite. The bus costs approx. €2, duration of trip approx. 35 minutes – get off the bus at the Camping Athens stop.
BERLIN PRE: Berlin to Budapest, Berlin & Prague and Berlin & Prague + Vienna Econtel Hotel Berlin Charlottenburg, Sommeringstrasse 24 26, Berlin.Tel: +49 30 346 8100 Getting there: From Tegel Airport: Take X9 bus from Tegel Airport leaves every 10 minutes. Just stay on it for 3 stops until you reach the stop marked “Quedlinburger Straße”, at which point you will already have reached the ECONTEL HOTEL Berlin Charlottenburg From Schonefeld Airport: Take the X7 or X171 to underground station ‘Rudow’then catch the U7 to underground station “Mierendorfplatz” (U7) is located in close proximity to the hotel, just 2 or 3 minutes’ walk away. Stay longer rate: Single US$109 Twin US$60 PRE & POST: Eastern Road Ibis Berlin Messe, Messedamm 10, Berlin 14057. Tel: +49 30 303930 Getting there: From the Berlin Brandenburg Airport take the S-Bahn towards the city centre. The hotel is located right next to Berlin’s ICC congress centre, which has its own metro station ‘Messe Nord/ ICC’. The journey will take approximately one hour and costs approximately €3. Stay longer rate: Single US$99 Twin US$60 PRE & POST: Scandinavia & Russia Plus (end Berlin) & Scandinavia (start Berlin) POST: Russia Plus (end Berlin) PLUS Berlin Hostel, Warschauer Platz 6-8, 10245, Berlin. Tel: +49 30 2123 8501 Getting there: All airports in Berlin are serviced by bus or train. Take a bus or train to the city centre & take a taxi to the hostel, or change on to the S-Bahn (Line S3, S5, S7, S9 or S75 – approx. €3). The hostel is a short walk from Warschauer Strasse station. Stay longer rate: Single US$109 Twin US$75 Quad US$59
BODRUM Turkish Sailing Departure Point: Cruise starts from the Bodrum Harbour, Bodrum 3.30pm - please refer to your Contiki travel documents for meeting point.
BUDAPEST POST: Berlin to Budapest and Vienna & Budapest (POST) Mercure Budapest Duna Hotel, Soroksari Ut 12, Budapest,Budapest, Hungary,1095 Getting there: Take a taxi directly from the airport approximately €25. Alternatively, take the 200E bus to Kobanya-Kispest then take metro M3 to Corvin-Negyed. The hotel is a short walk from Metro station. Stay longer rate: Single US$95 Twin US$45
CAIRO PRE & POST: Egypt & The Nile Victoria Hotel, 66 El Gomhoria Street, Cairo. Tel: +202 589 2290 or +202 589 2294 Getting there: If you have provided Contiki with your flight arrival details at least 14 days in advance, our local representative will be in the arrivals hall holding a Contiki sign. Due to different flight arrival times, you may need to wait in the airport up to 1 hour for a transfer. Stay longer rate: Single US$55 Twin US$35
COPENHAGEN Scandinavia and Scandinavia & Russia Plus (start Copenhagen) will start at The Generator Hostel Copenhagen, Adelgade 5-7, Copenhagen 1304. Tel: +45 78 775 400 Getting there: From the airport take the metro line M2 to stop Kongens Nytorv. The journey takes 15 minutes and costs approx. DKK 36 one way. The hostel is a 5 minute walk from Kongens Nytorv – the largest square in the city.
DUBLIN St. Patrick’s Day Trip Please contact Contiki for departure details. PRE & POST: Ireland POST: Scotland & Ireland Metro Hotel Dublin Airport, Santry Cross, Ballymun Road, Dublin 9. Tel: +353 (0)1 866 9500 Getting there: From the Dublin Airport a Shuttle runs to the Hotel every half an hour from 4:30 until 23:00. The cost of the shuttle is €5 for a return ticket. It is also possible to take a taxi for the short ride to the hotel. Stay longer rate: Single US$125 Twin US$79
EDINBURGH Scotland and Scotland & Ireland trips will start at Holiday Inn City West, 107 Queensferry Rd, Edinburgh, EH4 3HL. Tel: + 44 871 942 9025 Getting there: From Edinburgh airport a taxi direct to the hotel will cost approx. £12-£15.
HELSINKI PRE: Russia Plus (start Helsinki) POST: Scandinavia (end Helsinki) Cumulus Airport Hotel, Robert Huberintie, 6 Vantaa, Helsinki 01510. Tel: +358 9415 75100 Getting there: There is a free shuttle from the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to the hotel. Stay longer rate: Single US$119 Twin US$59
ISTANBUL Anzac Classic & Anzac Odyssey Please contact Contiki for departure details. PRE: Turkey & Greek Island Odyssey Green Anka Hotel, Molla Şeref Mh., Fındıkzade Sokak 4, 34270, Istanbul. Tel: +90 212 631 17 21 Getting there: A taxi from Istanbul Ataturk airport costs approx. 45TL (approx. €20) Stay longer rate: Single US$110 Twin US$65
LONDON All trips that start in London depart from the Royal National Hotel where you’ll also find the Contiki Basement. For further details, a map, plus stay longer options in London see p.157.
MADRID PRE: Mediterranean Highlights (start Madrid) & Spain Morocco and Portugal PRE & POST: Spanish Spree Tryp Charmartin Hotel, Calle Mauricio Ravel 10, 28046, Madrid, Spain. Tel: +34 91 7333400 Getting there: From Madrid airport take a taxi directly to the hotel for approx. €30. Alternatively, catch the Metro Line 8 from the airport into the city, change at Nuevos Ministerios onto Metro Line 10 & travel to Chamartin station (approx. €6). The hotel is across the road from the station. Stay longer rate: Single US$119 Twin US$69 POST: Mediterranean Highlights (start Rome) & Spain Morocco and Portugal Novotel Puente de la Paz, Calle Albacete 1, 28027, Madrid, Spain. Tel: +34 917 24 76 00 Getting there: From Madrid airport take a taxi directly to the hotel for approx. €30. Alternatively, catch the Metro Line 8 from the airport into the city. Change on to metro line 4 at Mar de Cristal (direction Arguelles), then change again at Avenida de America onto metro line 7 (direction Hospital del Henares). Exit at Parque de las Avenidas station which is a 10 minute walk from the hotel. Stay longer rate: Single US$119 Twin US$69
PARIS POST: European Discovery & European Impressions Alliance Hotel Paris Porte de Saint Ouen, 9 Rue Lafontaine, 93400 Saint-Ouen, France. Tel: +33 1 49 18 66 66 Stay longer rate: Single US$159 Twin US$80 PRE: European Panorama POST: European Magic & European Encounter Ibis Porte d’Orleans, 33 Rue Barbès, 92120 Montrouge, France Tel:+33 1 42 31 67 00 Getting there: Train from Paris Orly and Roissy CDG Airports take the RER B train to GENTILLY. Closest Mero stops are Metro Line 4- MAIRIE DE MONTROUGE or Metro Line 4- PTE D’ORLEANS . The hotel is a few minutes’ walk from all stops. Stay longer rate: Single US$145 Twin US$79 PRE: European Vista & Road to Athens (start Paris) POST: European Inspiration (end Paris) Campanile Porte D’Italie, 2 Boulevarddu Général de Gaulle, 94270 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France. Tel:+33 1 46 70 11 86 Getting there: Train from Paris Orly and Roissy CDG Airports take the RER B train to CHATELET. Then change onto Metro Line 7 Direction Mairie d’Ivry. Metro Stop - PORTE D’ITALIE the hotel is a few minutes’ walk. Stay longer rate: Single US$135 Twin US$79 PRE: European Explorer POST: European Inspiration (end Paris) Campanile Porte Orleans, 73, Avenue Aristide Briand, N 20, 94110 Arcueil, France. Tel: +33 1 47 40 87 09 Getting there: Train from Paris Orly and Roissy CDG Airports take the RER B train to LAPLACE. Stay longer rate: Single US$135 Twin US$79 PRE: Best of Europe (start Paris) Campanile Hotel Bagnolet, 28 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 93541 Bagnolet Cedex, France. Tel: +33 1 48 97 36 00 Getting there: Train from Paris Orly and Roissy CDG Airports take the RER B train to GARE DU NORD. Change onto Metro Line 5 Direction Place d’Italie. Change onto Metro Line 3 Direction Gallieni. Metro Stop is GALLIENI. Taxi 25 -30 minutes depending on traffic from CDG. Stay longer rate: Single US$149 Twin US$75
PRE: European Highlights, European Experience, European Escapade, European Contrasts, European Adventurer, Ultimate European & London to Athens (start Paris) POST: European Horizon, European Whirl, European Trail, Trail to London & Western Rocker (end Paris) Ibis Budget Hotel Paris Porte de Montmartre, 45 Rue du Docteur Babinski, 75018, Paris. Tel: +33 8 926 83126 Getting there: From Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly airports, catch the RER B train to Gare du Nord station & then a taxi to the hotel (approx. €10). Alternatively make your way to the closest Metro stop of Porte de Saint-Ouen (Line 13, direction SaintDenis – Université) & the hotel is a short walk from there. Stay Longer rate: Single US$109 Twin US$60
ROME PRE: Mediterranean Highlights (start Rome) POST: Italian Espresso (end Rome), Mediterranean Highlights (Start Madrid) PRE & POST: Simply Italy Please contact Contiki for details. POST: Best of Europe Please contact Contiki for details. POST: Eastern Quest Please contact Contiki for details. PRE: Western Rocker Please contact Contiki for departure details. Northern Escape will start at Seven Hills Camping, Via Cassia 1216, 00191, Roma. Tel: +39 06 3031 0826 Getting there: Catch the Leonardo Express train from Fiumicino airport to Termini station (approx. €15) then take a taxi directly to the campsite (approx. €30). Alternatively, take Metro Line A from Termini to Valle Aurelia, change onto the FR3 regional train (direction Viterbo) & get off at La Giustiniana (approx. €1). A Seven Hills Camping shuttle bus runs half-hourly between the train station & the campsite from 8:00am – 12:00pm, & 4:30pm – 8:30pm (cost 50c).
SPLIT PRE & POST: Croatia Island Escape (Plus) PRE: Croatian Island Hopper South POST: Croatian Island Hopper North Hotel Bellevue, Bana Josipa Jelacica 2, 21000, Split. Tel: +385 21 345 644 Getting There: An airport bus service runs from Split airport to Obala Lazareta, on the edge of Split’s old town (cost approx. 30kn/€4). From there, the hotel is a short walk away. Alternatively, catch a taxi from the airport directly to the hotel (approx. 350kn/€45). Stay longer rate: Single US$159 Twin & Twin-share US$100 Departure point: Cruise departs from Split port at 12:00pm – look for the Contiki or Katarina Lines representative on the port. There are many small hotels & pensions located in Split & near to the port – search the web for options, or call Contiki for details of hotels we offer.
ST. PETERSBURG Best of Russia Please contact Contiki for departure details.
STOCKHOLM Russia Plus (start Stockholm) & Scandinavia (end Stockholm) Quality Hotel Nacka, Värmdövägen 8412008 Stockholm. Tel: +46 8 506 160 00 Getting there: From the Central Station take the metro to Slussen station. From there you can take the local train to Sickla station. The hotel is a few minutes’ walk from there.
VENICE POST: Italian Espresso (end Venice) Please contact Contiki for details.
VIENNA Vienna & Budapest will start at Courtyard by Marriot Vienna, Schoenbrunn, Schlosssttrasse 48-40, Wien A-1120. Tel: +43 1 810 17170 Getting there: You can take a train to Wien Mitte then change onto the U$ metro line. Alight at the Schonbrunn staion, the hotel is a few minutes’ walk away from the stop. PRE: Eastern Trail & Trail to London POST: Eastern Rocker Wombats Hostel, Arangasse 6, Vienna A1150. Tel: +43 1 897 2336 Getting there: From the Vienna International Airport take the shuttle bus to Westbahnhof (€8, buy ticket from driver). Alternatively, take the S-Bahn to Wien Mitte and subway U3 to Westbahnhof from there (same ticket valid for both, €3.60). From Westbahnhof walk along Mariahilfer Straße until no. 152 (corner Rosinagasse), turn right into Rosinagasse. The hostel is located on Grangasse - the second street on the left. Stay longer rate: Single US$99 Twin US$55
WARSAW POST: Eastern Road Ibis Centrum, Al. Solidarnosci 165, Warsaw 00-876 Tel: +48 22520 3000 Stay longer rate: Single US$79 Twin US$45
NOTE: • Rates are per person per night including continental breakfast (except London) & have private facilities. • Rooms are available for a maximum of 2 consecutive nights in most hotels. • Full payment is required 45 days before arrival. Cancellation within 14 days of arrival date incurs 100% cancellation fee. Any amendments incur a charge of US$30. • Rates only apply to Contiki clients booking extra accommodation directly before &/or after their trip. • If two people want to share a room - booking must be made at the same time. Solo travellers must book a single room in all cities - except London, Split & Berlin where you can book a twin/triple/quad-share room & we can match you up to a same sex room-mate. • All hotels are subject to availability & where necessary, we may provide an alternative on your arrival.
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