HIGH ENERGY
ULTIMATE EUROPEAN 46Ì DAYS
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17ÌCOUNTRIES
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FROM
C$8855 *
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+ EGYPT OPTION FROM
C$193 *PP/PD
THE BIG ONE. 46 DAYS OF EUROPEAN EVERYTHING, EVEN THE SACRED PYRAMIDS
CAIRO EGYPT
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DAY 21 - 22 Cairo After exploring in Athens, we’ll swing across continents & land ourselves in Cairo. Here in this sand covered city we will whirl through the markets & masses of inhabitants before greeting the Great Pyramids & Sphinx with absolute awe. Hotel (B)(B,D)
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DAY 27 Continue Athens Leaving exotic Egypt behind, we’ll hit the skies & plane it back to Athens, rejoining the rest of the gang to carry on the gallivant through Europe. Hotel (B)
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INCLUDED MEALS 44 breakfasts (B), 1 picnic lunch (PL), 26 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS Return flight from Athens to Cairo, See p.184 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Abu Simbel Temple, Aswan F Guided visit of the Temples, Karnak & Luxor F Nile Cruise with Buffet Dinner, Cairo NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Locally Guided Tour of the Egyptian Museum & the Pyramids of Giza
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NIGHTS IN SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS Special Stopovers: 2 nights in Contiki’s French Château, 2 nights in Contiki’s Austrian Gasthof, 2 nights in Contiki’s Swiss Chalet, 6 nights in Contiki Village Cabins, 1 night on-board a ferry, 25 nights hotel, 6 nights in hostels & 1 overnight train (sleeper seat)
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RED SEA 25 LUXOR 24 Karnak
DAY 23 Aswan Emerging from our overnight train ride, we’ll find ourselves in laid back Aswan. Settling into relaxation mode, we’ll set sail on a felucca & soak up the exoticism of the region. Hotel (B) F Nubian Village Visit
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DAY 26 Cairo After using the day’s hours to carry on swaying amidst the coral reefs & white sands of the Red Sea, we’ll journey back to Cairo for one last night of magic & madness in the capital. Hotel (B) F Red Sea Cruise
DAY 25 Red Sea Taking our already exotic travels a step further, we’ll amble across the Egyptian desert & find ourselves in an oasis by the Red Sea. Here we’ll snorkel in salt water lapping in from the Indian ocean & explore the stretch of sea that divides Africa & Asia. Hotel (B,D)
DAY 24 Luxor Floating 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 awaits. Hotel (B,D) F Abu Simbel Temple
HOW M UC H & W H E N SUMMER 2018
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C$8855 Start End Mar 27 ■ May11 Apr 07 May22
Start Apr 21
START LONDON & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON
End Jun 05
C$9209 Start May05
End Jun 19
C$9795 Start May19 Jun 02
End Jul 03 Jul 17
C$10369 Start Jun 16 Jun 23
End Jul 31 Aug 07
Start Jun 30 Jul 14
End Aug 14 Aug 28
Start Jul 25 Aug 02
End Sep 08 Sep 16
Start End Aug 11 Sep 25 Aug 14 ● Sep 28
Start End Aug 18 ● Oct 02
C$9995 Start End Aug 21 ● Oct 05
The above prices are accurate as of 7th September, 2017 & include internal airfares. For up to date pricing, please go to contiki.com/ultimate-egypt. Included flights: Prices above include the land trip & internal flight as specified on the map only & do not include international airfares to or from the trip start & end cities. Please see ‘Included flights’ on p.184 for important info. ■ This trip will be in Gallipoli for the ANZAC Dawn Service on 25th April. * Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share. For more information see p.184. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:00pm in London & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● These trips will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.
144 EUROPE SUMMER 2018
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