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you. Each of us is on a journey. Where that journey first started we have no say in, but where that journey leads is entirely up to us. The decisions we choose to make, the paths we choose to go down, the risks we think are worth taking these are the things that truly define us. At Contiki, we live passionately by one philosophy - to travel with no regrets. Why? Because life, real life, doesn’t happen when you colour inside the lines. It’s only when you break free, trust your instincts, and intentionally live with your eyes wide open, that you become the person you’re meant to be. So ask yourself this - do you want to live life in the shadows, or do you want to live life with no regrets?

2018

H I G H L I G HT S Some things never change. Our passion for discovering new little corners of the world, our obsession with Italian gelato, our not so secret love for anything European - these things will always continue to influence why and where we travel. But you know what? Change is also good. We may be turning the ripe old age of 56 in 2018, but our appetite for innovation and discovery ensures we don’t look a day over 21. And that’s why this year, we’ve mixed things up a bit, bringing you not only new destinations we know you’ll love, but also new ways of seeing the old-time favourites we’ve been visiting for years. 2018 promises to be bigger, better, and more adventure-filled than ever before. The journey starts now.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONTENTS EUROPE SUMMER 2018 / 19

9 days

European Discovery 12 days

Amsterdam to Barcelona 11 days

Eastern Road 13 days

Mediterranean Highlights 13 days

European Encounter 16 days

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p.45 w p.46 w p.48

Road to Athens & Road to Rome 17/13 days

FROM

p.176 p.179 p.180 p.182

29 days

p.51

8 days 9 days

p.51

Western Rocker 8 days

European Impressions 19 days

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European Inspiration 19 days

European Vista 21 days 23 days

US$148

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Eastern Rocker Eastern Trail

Road to Athens + Greek Island Cruising

Trail to Rome 16 days

Trail to London 16 days

European Quest 25 days

Western Quest 8 days

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Eastern Quest 10 days

Quest to Rome 16 days

Quest to London 18 days

European Panorama 28 days

p.68

European Explorer + Mykonos & Cruising options 33 days

(see web)

p.84

13 days

Berlin to Stockholm 13 days

I NDE

N I p.106

Mediterranean Escape + Greek Island Hopping p.106

10 days

p.106 p.108

England & Scotland 9 days

Scotland 6 days

Great Britain & Ireland 16 days

Ireland 8 days

Scotland & Ireland 13 days

Fiestas & Siestas 12 days

Simply Italy 12 days

Italian Espresso 8 days

Iberian Peninsula & Morocco 21 days

Spanish Spree 14 days

Spain, Morocco & Portugal 15 days

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15 days

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Scandinavia

Turkey & Greek Island Odyssey 10 days

Morocco 5 days

Egypt & The Nile 8 days

Adriatic Unearthed – start Rome 15 days

p.124

New & Improved Itinerary

US$147 -D

9 days

p.140

P/D

Adriatic Horizons 8 days

p.125 PL E Xp.126

Adriatic Spirit 8 days

p.141

Rolling on the Rhine p.142

Germanys Finest p.143

Danube Flow

H I GH

The Seine Experience 8 days

p.145

8 days

15 days

p.126

8 days

p.144

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

15 days 11 days

Winter Wanderer Ski or Board Austria

Iceland 4 days

p.128

Fire & Ice 6 days

Balkans Discovery

8 days

p.147

Croatia Island Escape + Escape Plus 8 days

p.148

Greek Sailing 8 days

p.150

8 days

p.151

5 days

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4 days

21 days

p.153

The Northern Trek 26 days

p.153

The Original 46 days

p.154

p.129 p.130

Spotlight on Greece + Greek Island Hopping

10 days

p.166

Oktoberfest 4-7 days p.131 p.132

Insider London, Insider Barcelona 4 days

Russia Plus p.134

Insider Berlin, Insider Madrid 4 days

Best of Russia p.135

p.168

Contiki in London 3-5 days

p.133

p.167

ANZAC Classic / Odyssey 4/5 days

Scandinavia & Russia Plus

8 days

S H O R T T R I P S & F E S T I VA L S P. 1 6 4 Sziget Festival

p.131

Spotlight on Greece + Greek Cruising options

12/14 days

The Southern Trail

p.129

Spotlight on Greece

9/12 days

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

The Mini Balkan

22 days

p.146

SKI

1 or 2 weeks p.127

Best of Balkans - start Budapest

8/12 days

Turkish Sailing

24 days

Best of Balkans - start Split

16 days

ISE

Croatian Island Hopper - South

9 days

Adriatic Unearthed – start Split

Best of Britain 10 days

FROM

(see web) U CR

Croatian Island Hopper - North

Idyllic Aegean

8 days

Greek Island Hopping

I N - D E P T H E X P L O R E R P. 1 1 0

p.139

8 days

Mediterranean Escape

p.104

6 days

Island Cruising & Santorini

20 days

11 days

Aegean Classic SI

13 days

Italian Bellissimo

45 days

IPS

FROM

US$72

P/D

Berlin to Budapest

p.88

13 days

29 days

Barcelona to Munich

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(see web)

Ultimate European + Greek Island option

WI N

13 days

Mediterranean Escape + Greek Island Cruising 14 days

Madrid to Lisbon

45 days

SHO

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Ultimate European + Egypt option

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

13 days

NT DE

London to Berlin

INDEPENDENT INSIDER P. 9 0 F R O M U S $ 1 4 5 P / D

p.88

London to Athens + Greek Week

29 days

16 days

(see web)

p.78

p.89

37 days

p.82

European Contrasts + Corfu & Sailing options

European Whirl 18 days

25 days

p.76

9 days

European Adventurer

London to Rome

14 days

p.86

SAI LIN

p.75

European Highlights

European Escapade

Greek Week

21 days

10 days

p.80

European Horizon

London to Athens

20 days

p.74

RGY

9 days

P/D

European Experience

Ibiza & Beyond

Mediterranean Quest

H I G H E N E R G Y P. 7 2

Road to Athens + Greek Island Hopping

European Trail p.50

Q&A Trip Index Top Trips How to book

P/D

21 days p.44

p.30 p.32 p.34 p.36 p.37 p.69 p.90

European Magic

US$139

Munch Life's About Options U by Uniworld Six-Two The Travel Project Limited Edition (NEW) Intro to Independent Insider (NEW)

FROM

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D I S C O V E R E R P. 3 8

What's Your Travel Style? Sleep in Comfort Contiki Cares & Treadright The Travel Corporation A Day in the Life of a Trip Manager No Regrets Inclusions Free Time

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DIS

Travel Creates Change Highlights for 2018 Contiki in Europe What We Know Why Travel Contiki Ways to Save Mix & Match

Paris for Christmas 4 days

These trips also operate in Winter. See p.156 for more

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Amsterdam for Christmas 4 days

E & F

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Amsterdam for Easter 4 days

Paris for New Year 4 days

Amsterdam for New Year 4 days

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Amsterdam King’s Day 4 days

St. Patrick’s Day 4 days

Hogmanay 4/5 days

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START YOUR TRIP AT

The Contiki Basement

DID YOU KNOW

ICELAND

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.

REYKJAVIK

SKAFTAFELL

SELFOSS

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

VIK

WEST HIGHLANDS

SCOTLAND EDINBURGH

GLASGOW

wifi Available at most accommodation across Europe.

Kickstart 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.

You can also start most of our High Energy & Discoverer trips from Paris or Amsterdam?

LONDONDERRY NORTHERN IRELAND

LAKE DISTRICT

BELFAST

YORK MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL

IRELAND GALWAY

DUBLIN

ENGLAND WALES

CORK

AMSTERDAM

WARWICK

CARDIFF BRISTOL

NETHERLANDS

LONDON

BELGUIM

PARIS

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. Don’t panic if you forget, you can pick it up at the Contiki Basement.

CHATEAU DE CRUIX

LYON

FRANCE

CONTIKI PETS (Baxter the dog & Tiki the kitten)

BORDEAUX AVIGNON

SAN SEBASTIAN

AIX-ENPROVENCE

BILBAO

Trip registration You’ll need to register at MyContiki for your trip before you travel. Check out p178 for more information contiki.com/registration.

PAMPLONA

SALAMANCA PORTO

PORTUGAL

French Château Our cover shot for a reason; breathtaking scenery, a 16th Century Château exclusive to Contiki, and a pool for the most epic of pool parties.

CONTIKI IN

Visit p177 for a full lowdown of our trip maps and itineraries.

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Overnight stops

Contiki-only Special Stopovers

SPAIN VALENCIA

LISBON

IBIZA

CORDOBA THE ALGARVE

Europe How to Read a Trip Page

BARCELONA

MADRID

SEVILLE

GRANADA

ASSILAH FEZ

MOROCCO

Check out p30 to learn about how our partnership with VizEat will see you dining in the homes of locals on our Independent Insider & In-Depth Explorer trips.

MARRAKECH

ON-SITE TEAM MEMBERS At all our Special Stopovers and Cabin Villages, to make your stay as fun as possible.

NIC FRE RIV

GEIRANGER

FINLAND

GJOVIK

VOSS

NORWAY

HELSINKI

OSLO

ST PETERSBURG

STOCKHOLM

SWEDEN

We’re pretty passionate about it, which is why we have 11 Contiki Chefs at our Special Stopovers & 4 On-road Cooks on our Camping trips.

RUSSIA

EVERY ONE OF OUR TRIPS HAS A UNIQUE HASHTAG

DENMARK

Food

NOVGOROD

C heck the hashtag on the trip page and let the alumni of 2017 inspire your 2018 European summer.

COPENHAGEN

MOSCOW

MINSK

BELARUS

BERLIN THERLANDS

WARSAW

GERMANY

U by Uniworld

POLAND

RHINE VALLEY

Cruise the rivers of Europe with U by Uniworld in France, Germany, Hungary & The Netherlands.

IM KRAKOW

PRAGUE RHINELAND

CZECH REP.

HEIDELBERG

MUNICH SWITZERLAND LUCERNE

TYROL

SALZBURG

VIENNA

AUSTRIA

SWISS ALPS

-ENNCE

Austrian Gasthof

SLOVAKIA

Our beloved traditional Austrian guesthouse is currently getting a MAJOR facelift. What will it look like? You’ll just need to visit to find out.

BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

VENICE SLOVENIA LJUBLJANA MILAN CROATIA CINQUE BOLOGNA PLITVICE TERRE BOSNIA & BELGRADE SELINE HERZEGOVINA ZADAR ITALIAN FLORENCE SARAJEVO RIVIERA SPLIT NICE DUBROVNIK MONTENEGRO FRENCH SOFIA RIVIERA BUDVA ROME MACEDONIA TIRANA KAVALA STRUGA SORRENTO ALBANIA AMALFI CANAKKALE

SERBIA

BULGARIA

ITALY

CORFU

Swiss Chalet Near the foot of the Swiss Alps. Think waterfalls, alpine hikes & wild parties in our very own bombshelter club.

GREECE

ISTANBUL

GALLIPOLI

TURKEY

PREVEZA DELPHI ATHENS OLYMPIA MYKONOS IOS SANTORINI

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IZMIR KUSADASI

PAMUKKALE

BODRUM

TRIP MANAGERS

RHODES

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

CRETE

Contiki Villages

BOATS

In Rome, Florence & Venice. Complete with bars, pools & an On-site Crew to take care of the hassle.

on which to soak up the sun in Greece, Turkey & Croatia.

Stay Longer

DRIVERS

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

Who can back a 7 tonne luxe coach down a side street in Rome? These guys can!

CAIRO

EGYPT

COACHES

HURGHADA LUXOR

EDFU ASWAN

Eco-friendly Euro 6 coaches with some free WiFi, comfy seats & charging points, TVs & air-con. See contiki.com/freewifi

I’m a shy person, I never thought I would be able to talk to strangers, yet the strangers on my trip soon became my friends. Each day, these guys made me laugh and I didn’t want the trip to end. When it did, I waved the bus goodbye and cried. I cried for everything I’d discovered over the last few weeks and saying goodbye to my incredible new friends. SARAH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU TRAVEL

with us? ü

WHAT WE

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A complete social experience guaranteed to leave you with new friends all across the globe. Being led by the best in the business, by a team who train for 67 long, hard days straight to become Trip Managers. A huge appreciation for all things food, in the form of our Munch food philosophy. A choice of 8 totally unique ways to travel and a mix of accommodation styles that put budget, timeframe and personal interests centre stage. The sleekest, sexiest coaches on the road, with the lowest emissions possible. Ultimate free time, plus Free Time AddOns to make your experience that bit more incredible. More No Regrets moments than you could count on your fingers AND toes, helped along by our No Regrets Inclusions, which are built into each and every trip. The peace of mind that you’re travelling with a family run business who care passionately about their travellers. That’s Contiki Know-How. Read on

e’ve seen some monumental events happen in our lifetime; Apollo 11 landing on the moon, the fall of the Berlin Wall, Psy’s Gangnam Style. All moments that changed the world... albeit some in

different ways to others.

And over these years, we’ve learned a lot. We’ve made mistakes, we’ve had adventures that are now safely stored away in the archives labelled ‘NEVER tell the parents’, we’ve taken risks, and somehow we’ve become a company that young, brave and courageous travellers look to as their ticket to the world. This role in young people’s lives - your lives - never ceases to amaze us. Because actually, the reason we do what we do, is for you. We know that it is your generation; those currently finishing exams, riding out the college years and working the daily hustle, who hold the future of the world in their hands. You are the ones who can change the status quo. You are the

ones who can make a difference. Travel gives you the golden keys to knowledge, understanding and compassion. It opens you up to a whole new world of perspective. It changes who you are as a human. That’s what Contiki does to you. You see, when you travel with us, it’s not just about the cool destinations you visit, or the unique places you sleep, or the experiences that have you telling stories for decades. These things are a given on any Contiki. But how our trips actually change you as a person, that’s through the people you meet; the strangers who become closer than family. For anyone who’s ever travelled with us, you’ll understand this. You’ll know the magic that happens when you put a group of young, spirited adventurers together. You’ll know that the friendship you created over that 3am gyros in Mykonos, is for life. So if you’re thinking about travelling with us, know this. What you’re buying isn’t just a ticket, or a space on a coach. It’s so much more than that. You’re buying memories, experiences, and friendships that might just change the course of your entire life. You ready? EUROPE SUMMER 2018 11

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 little bit as much as you do.

The Practical Stuff

The Cherries On Top

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A mix of accommodation types to suit every budget. 8 unique ways to travel, so you can explore Europe your way. Transport to get you from A to B in style & comfort, thanks to our fleet of coaches (not to mention they’re the greenest way to travel). Our Munch food philosophy (obsession) that will have you coming home a jeans size bigger #sorrynotsorry. No Regrets Inclusions built into every trip. Cherry-picked Free Time Add-Ons guaranteed to amplify your adventure. Breakfast included every day. A Trip Manager & Driver power duo of dreams, plus a host of Local Guides. Free WiFi on our coaches and at our accommodation to ensure you stay connected / keep the parents happy. Visit contiki.com/freewifi.

WHY TRAVEL

Contiki?

1 2 3 4

DESIGNED FOR 18-35 YEAR OLDS Our trips are created exclusively for 18-35 year olds. No younger, no older.

TRAVEL EXPERIENCES YOU WANT Looking for all the major icons but also the underthe-radar local favourites? No problem, we do it all.

UNRIVALLED VALUE Unique accommodation, an A+ team, comfy transport, tons of meals and No Regrets Inclusions on every trip. Now that’s value.

MORE FREEDOM Hours of Free Time for solo wanderings, plus tasty Free Time Add-Ons to amp up your experience even further.

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Bags of Free Time for solo wandering. An Instagram feed that will make you look like a legit travel blogger. Countless ‘firsts’, from the first Italian gelato, to the first real British pint. The best trained team in the business (who have all undertaken the most comprehensive training in the industry). The security of travelling with a family-run business who genuinely care about their travellers. An army of new friends from all around the world (so future travel plans for the next 10 years = sorted). The knowledge that you’ll never be the same again.

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

SUPPORT & FLEXIBILITY The flexibility to change your mind and the knowledge that from start to finish, we’ve got your back.

MORE FUN, LESS HASSLE Enough said. We’ll take care of the details, you focus on the memory making.

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

PEACE OF MIND We are a family-run business who care deeply about the wellbeing of our travellers, and providing incredible experiences and value. We’re financially secure and put our all into delivering excellent trips each and every time.

THE ORIGINAL & THE BEST We don’t imitate, we just do our thing better than anyone else. That’s what 56 years as the world’s leading youth travel company gets you.

BOOK EARLY

Save

SE C U RE Y OU R P L A C E Book early to ensure you get your spot on the trip you’ve been dreaming of. You’ll have your holiday in the bag and you’ll save $$$ by being organised. Another Spritz anyone?!

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS FOR MORE SAVINGS

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 p177, FlexDeposit, for all your options.

BOOK

SAVE UP TO

US$720 US$540 SAVE UP TO

US$360

S AV E

BOOK

Pay in full by 29th Mar 2018 & save up to 7.5%

TOGETHER

E A R LY

SAVE UP TO

Pay in full by 28th Feb 2018 & save up to 10%

Pay in full by 10th May 2018 & save up to 5%

Travelled with us (or a sister company) before? Save 5%

p When you book a second trip save 5% off the lowest price trip

Book a triple-share hotel room and we’ll give you 5% off

LAST NEW DEAL

MINUTE DEALS

EVEN MORE

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

Everyone saves 5% when 4 or more book together

Who can say no to a little extra cash to splurge on their trip? Our last minute deals offer you the chance to save anywhere from 10-20% off Contiki trips departing soon.

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

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5% OFF

W H EN YOU BOOK A S EC ON D T RIP OF 7 D AYS OR L ON GER*

AT C H Can’t decide between trips? One itinerary looking just as tasty as the other? Want to see as much of Europe as is humanly possible? Stop the stressing – we’ve got it all figured out with options aplenty, whether you want to see Europe by coach AND by boat (see p.34), fancy staying a few extra nights in a certain city with our new City Insider trips (see p.170), or are keen to start your Contiki adventure from a different location. Think of us as your personal tailor service, here to create a trip that works for YOU. To Mix and Match any two Contiki trips 7 days or longer and save 5%*, just look out for the Mix and Match icon on trip pages. Read on for some of our favourite Mix and Match combinations.

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EVER CONSIDERED A RIVER CRUISE? No, us neither, that is until our friends over at U by Uniworld went and turned the river cruising industry on its head.

Look out for the Trip and Cruise combo Mix and Match boxes on trip pages to see if your chosen trip links with a U by Uniworld River Cruise. Visit contiki.com/river-cruises for more. By mixing and matching your Contiki trip with a River Cruise, you’ll save up to 5% and receive a US$50 Ship Board Credit. **

See, their trips are river cruising, but not as you know it. Strictly for travellers aged 21-45, these trips are a whole new way of seeing Europe, complete with exquisite food, rooftop yoga, mixology & cooking masterclasses and on board DJs (did we mention these experiences are all on board?) If you can tear yourself away from the impressively furnished ships, the on land experiences are arguably even better.

INDEPENDENT INSIDER DESIGNED FOR FREEDOM

MADRID TO LISBON

BARCELONA TO MUNICH

Craving ultimate freedom and ﬂexibility from your trip? In the spirit of freedom and flexibility we’ve designed our Independent Insider travel style to match up with multiple trips. Check the trip pages starting from p.90 to see how you can add trips to Russia, Spain, Portugal and more. And, do we need to say it again, you’ll get 5% off when you book two trips together*.

Look out for the Mix and Match callout boxes on each trip page to see which two trips you can Mix and Match. Visit contiki.com/independent-insider for more.

START AND END WHERE IT SUITS YOU LONDON

START END

PARIS

AMSTERDAM

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

Not fussed about London and want to start your trip in mainland Europe? Do it – the ﬂights may actually work out cheaper. Whilst London IS pretty rad and the start point for the majority of our trips, most itineraries actually also offer the option of starting and ending your trip in either Paris or Amsterdam (check your trip itinerary to confirm the start and end destination). Many of our trips also start all across Europe, so check out low-cost airlines to meet us wherever suits you.

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

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

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WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S YOUR TRAVEL

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They say there’s one person out there for all of us, and that’s kind of how we feel about our travel styles. Each one is uniquely special (and like children, we love them all equally), but some will be better suited to your travel needs than others. So which of our 8 is your special someone? Your perfect romance awaits.

HIGH ENERGY

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Full of energy and always on the go Keen and curious to see and do everything Foodie enthusiast who likes learning about new cultures A people person who also enjoys space to do their own thing

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A social butterfly who loves to be surrounded by new people Seemingly endless amounts of energy, whether day or night Not averse to a party or a good time Loves exploring everything the world has to offer

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Well travelled, so knows a thing or two about the world Needs freedom to do their own thing Craves unique, one-of-a-kind experiences that speak to their passions Guilty of loving a lie-in and a lazy breakfast or two

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A serious culture junkie who craves authenticity and unique experiences A food and coffee fiend with a nose for local hangouts More of a laid back, take your time approach to exploring new places Loves to experiment with new languages and get to know new people Swipe through to p110 to see all In-Depth Explorer trips.

ANTHEM

Feels Calvin Harris feat. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry & Big Sean

Superstylin’ Groove Armada

Desperate Youth Santigold

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Lives for summer Potentially a mermaid in a past life Enjoys chill out time and party time in equal measure Thinks beach hair is the best kind of hair Swipe through to p136 to see all Sailing, Cruise & Beach trips.

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Outdoorsy adventurous type Loves to escape and switch off from the real world Knows how to be thrifty and have fun on a budget Wants to see all of Europe whilst sleeping under the stars

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Risk taker with an active lifestyle A big fan of layering and steaming hot chocolates Has a serious appreciation for Christmas and all associated traditions Hates queues and paying peak season prices

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Spontaneous and fun Lives for music and dancing in fields Thinks life is all about the moments Seeking memories, not regrets

Swipe through to p164 to see all Short Trips & Festivals trips.

ANTHEM

Like An Animal Rufus

Wonderwall Oasis

Genesis Justice

Young The Chainsmokers

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COMFORT

SLEEP IN

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

2 Hotel Haroula

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1 Château de Cruix TRIP EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE WHERE BEAUJOLAIS REGION TRAVEL STYLE HIGH ENERGY The original gangster of our owned properties, the Château has become the stuff of legend. Rolling vineyards, a Masterchef designed menu and ‘The Cave’ nightclub all await you.

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4 Austrian Gasthof

NEWLY RENOVAT ED

5 The A & The B Ships

TRIP GREEK ISLAND HOPPING

TRIP EUROPEAN EXPLORER

TRIP SKI AUSTRIA

WHERE SANTORINI, GREECE

WHERE DUBROVNIK, CROATIA

WHERE HOPFGARTEN, AUSTRIA

WHERE THE RHINE RIVER

STYLE INDEPENDENT INSIDER

TRAVEL STYLE DISCOVERER

TRAVEL STYLE WINTER & SKI

STYLE SAILING, CRUISE & BEACH

Bougainvillea heaven comes to life at the Haroula, located in the heart of Fira. Whitewashed perfection, with a side order of pool fun.

Rooftop pool in the heart of Dubrovnik, complete with spa AND a free shuttle to the Old Town? SIGN US UP.

Our beloved traditional Austrian guesthouse is currently getting a MAJOR facelift. What will it look like? You’ll just need to visit to find out.

Cruise the rivers of Europe in style. U by Uniworld’s river boats are sleekness on a whole new level, complete with sun deck, gym, modern suites, and a bartender who knows how you take your favourite cocktail.

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TRIP ROLLING ON THE RHINE

DIVANI PALACE HOTEL CORFU

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

Free WiFi in most Contiki accommodation

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5 WAYS TO STAY HOTELS

HOSTELS

Well located, WiFi ready, cosy, and even a pool or two - that’s what you get with our hotels. Catch your zzz’s in same sex twin-share rooms, or flash a little extra cash and upgrade to your own room if privacy is what you’re after.

Budget friendly these may be, but you wouldn’t know it looking at them. Cool and comfy, not to mention clean and practical, our hostels are all about trendy sleeps, for less. And forget about 9 to a room dorms; you’ll be sleeping twin or quad share only.

SPECIAL S T O P O VE R S & C A B I N VI L L A G E S Remember that time you woke up in a 16th Century French Château? Or perhaps the time you snoozed in an Austrian Gasthof, or a Swiss Chalet? No? That’s about to change. Exclusive to Contiki travellers (so non-stop lols and party times a plenty), our Special Stopovers & Cabins may just be the resounding memory from your summer in Europe.

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Emerald waters, groups of friends, unicorn floaties - you know already our boats are the stuff of Instagram dreams, and you’d be right. Snooze on sea on our yachts, U by Uniworld River Cruise ships, sailboats, cruise ships, or traditional Turkish gulets, with the option to sleep above or below deck, plus air-con for a little extra $$.

Want to see all of Europe but don’t think your budget can get you there? Camping’s for you. Luxury she ain’t, but super fun she is, thanks to well-equipped campsites (with perks like pools and bars), roomy two-person tents (or an option to fly solo), plus comfy blow-up mattresses.

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CELINE COUSTEAU

LISBON PORTUGAL

SUPPORTING WOMEN

Everywhere Want to know what it’s like to work for a company like Contiki? Empowering. Because aside from the small detail of knowing that you’re having a positive impact on young people’s lives, you also know that you’re working for a company who champion women in business. In Contiki’s senior leadership team, 50% are claiming the title #girlboss. Over half of all our Trip Managers worldwide are female, and 63% of our On-site Team members are women. We’ve even got a small army of female Drivers showing our badass coaches who’s boss. And it doesn’t just stop with our team. In partnership with TreadRight, our big sister on

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sustainability, we’re also supporting the Alliance for Artisans Enterprise, who are committed to keeping heritage works and ancient practices alive by equipping young women with the skills they need to earn money for themselves and their families. In Europe, we have worked with Tria ETC, who are committed to connecting rural Greek female artisans to global markets, and worldwide we support similar projects in Peru, Canada, Laos and more. Want to know what else we do to support women and champion feminism in Europe? Head to p37 to see what we discovered when we sent YouTuber Alli Speed to Iceland with The Travel Project during Women’s Month.

Speaking of women smashing life, check out @celinecousteau and follow along as the TreadRight Ambassador, environmentalist, adventurer and explorer saves the planet, one project at a time.

The TreadRight Foundation is a not-forprofit working to ensure the environment and communities we visit remain vibrant for generations to come. treadright.org

KNOW YOUR

Impact LAUTERBRUNNEN SWITZERLAND

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?

TAKE THE PLEDGE FLORENCE ITALY

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. We’ve worked with our suppliers in Italy - the Fortini family - since 1975, and we’ve been sending our travellers to the scenic town of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland since the very first Contiki trip in 1962. Our travellers even still stay in the same family owned campsite and village 56 years later. How’s that for commitment? Contiki is a company that is built on loyalty, honesty and trust. Relationships built on this, well, they last a lifetime. contiki.com/contikicares

I pledge to travel with a company who puts the environment, society and local communities first. I pledge to respect the culture, religions and people of the places I visit. I pledge to take shorter showers, especially in countries where water is a luxury. I pledge to minimise my plastic usage, dispose of my rubbish responsibly and use reusable water bottles wherever possible. I pledge to buy local, supporting local economies and trades.

I pledge to never take part in any activities that cause harm or distress to animals. I pledge to never visit sites of religious or cultural importance if this goes against the wishes of the local people, and I pledge to always dress and act respectfully at these sites. I pledge to offset my flight emissions by seeking out the greenest ways to travel on land. I pledge to use my voice for good, speaking up when I see something or someone acting in a way that harms other people, animals, or the environment.

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.

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

here’s all the things you can see, like our a family of over 30 award winning travel brands who team, our coaches, our properties, but there’s also a collectively show over 2 million travellers the world each lot that you can’t see – the emotions, the decisions, year, passion is still why we do it today. and most of all, the passion behind Being part of The Travel Corporation ensuring that every single traveller has family of brands, and being a familyOUR FAMILY the experience of a lifetime. owned business, means that we That passion, that unfaltering drive for complete customer satisfaction, is part of the Contiki DNA, passed down from our parents, The Travel Corporation, and most of all, passed down from our founders, the Tollman family.

VALUES AND FLEXIBLE APPROACH ARE ALL GEARED UP TO GIVE YOU PIECE OF MIND

Passion is the reason our Chairman, Mr Tollman, started The Travel Corporation over 60 years ago, and whilst we’ve grown over the years to become

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operate with a ‘family first’ mentality. Just as you would go above and beyond for your nearest and dearest, doing anything to ensure their safety and happiness, that’s how we feel about our travellers.

Our CEO spends over 200 days on the road each year, meeting around 1000 travellers, just to ensure their happiness. Now that’s commitment.

a f a m i ly of br a n d s

Because of The Travel Corporation, we can…

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

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.

Make sure you can get home, no matter what Give you (and your parents) peace of mind Being a family run company means that we operate with family values; trust, honesty, loyalty. You’d move heaven and earth for your family to ensure their safety and happiness, right? Well we’ll do the same for you. Wherever you are in the world, you’re in safe hands with us. Visit TTC.com

Sometimes incidents occur that you can’t plan for. In 2016, the Calais ferry strikes meant that hundreds of Contiki travellers were unable to get either to Paris, or back to London. Other companies left their travellers stranded but we don’t work like that. At TTC, our travellers’ safety and happiness is our first and ultimate priority, so we worked round the clock, finding solutions that meant our travellers’ could get home or start their trips with minimal disruption.

Leave the world a better place The Travel Corporation and TreadRight, our older & wiser sister on all things sustainable, are firm advocates for change. That’s why they’ll never ask for donations from travellers, but rather choose to donate their own profits to the projects they support. Visit Treadright.org to read more on our 40 plus sustainable tourism projects worldwide.

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DAY IN THE LIFE of a

Trip Manager

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

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07:00 Wake up in Seville. Shave, shower, shirt selection, pack. 08:00 Time to check out & head to one of my favourite cities. Driver loads bags to coach, I hang back in hotel lobby to count heads, check keys & ensure no-one has decided to make a new home for themselves in Seville. 08:30 Day talk done and chilled playlist on (it’s my job to ensure I match the tunes to the vibes). Nap time for everyone else means work time for me - calls to be made, reservations to be confirmed, talks to be prepped. 12:30 We make a stop off at the stunning Belem Tower, a castle cut off from land when the high tide comes in - I tell the group to get their cameras at the ready for a truly Disney Castle-esque Insta stop. 13:30 Call hotel to confirm ETA and make sure everything is ready for our arrival. Message all suppliers to re-confirm today’s bookings. 14:30 Lisbon, let’s be seeing you! Cristo Rei (Christ the Redeemer statue) is our next stop off - who needs Rio anyway? We take a few snaps with 24 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

the big guy, then it’s on to the hotel for check-in, but not before I take the group for a taste of real Portugal - a Pastéis de Nata (custard tart) in my favourite tucked away bakery in the Barrio Alto district. 19:30 Lisbon, we’re here, and we’re ready for our night out. We head to the Time Out market, a fave spot of mine with enough food stalls & variety to keep every one of my crew happy with endless dinner options. 21:00 Lisbon has some of the best nightlife in Europe, so many bars, so little time! 22:00 The weather is great, so where better to go on a balmy summer evening than Park Bar, with views of the river, great cocktails and a young crowd. 23:30 After saying goodnight to the group (they’re staying out) I head back to the hotel to prep for another busy day tomorrow. A full day of Lisbon awaits, and I need to have my gameface ON!

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MINUTE SPECIALTY TALKS EVERY DAY ON POP CULTURE, LOCAL LIFE, FOOD, ART AND ARCHITECTURE

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

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NO REGRETS

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 No Regrets Inclusions into every single trip, because going home feeling like you’ve missed opportunities just ain’t an option with us.

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REFLECT

1 • AUSCHWITZ CONCENTRATION CAMP, POLAND 2 • ANZAC COVE & LONE PINE CEMETERY, TURKEY 3 • THE SITE OF CHECKPOINT CHARLIE, BERLIN

FEEL

SEE

1 • GIANT’S CAUSEWAY, NORTHERN IRELAND

1 • HERMITAGE, ST PETERSBURG

2 • UNESCO PLITVICE LAKES, CROATIA 3 • DAY TRIP TO ISLE OF CAPRI, ITALY

2 • ALHAMBRA, GRANADA

@EBONY_SKYE

3 • ICONIC WINDMILLS, MYKONOS

1 • @LIVINGBOLDLY.CA

3 • @TASTEOFATOURGUIDE

EXPLORE

1 • @GILLIEHOUSTON

TASTE

1 • TUSCAN WINE TASTING, ITALY

3 • @MRWHISPER

2 • COUNTRYSIDE PICNIC, FRANCE 3 • CHAMPAGNE + ESCARGOT, PARIS

PLAY 1 • BLUE LAGOON, ICELAND

Check out the trip pages and #CONTIKI for real life No Regrets moments from our travellers and follow @ CONTIKI to feed your travel inspiration.

2 • BIKE TOUR, LONDON 3 • PARADISE BEACH, MYKONOS 2 • @MILLIE.JEAN 1 • ACROPOLIS, ATHENS 2 • VATICAN MUSEUM, ROME 3 • GEIRANGER FJORD, NORWAY

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FREE TIME IBIZA

VESPA RIDE FLORENCE

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

YOUR TIME, YOUR CHOICE Everyone wants something different from this continent, be it music, art, food, culture, beaches, or just some serious chill time, so to make sure you do Europe your way, we put Free Time centre stage. With us, Free Time is made up of two choices. You can explore independently, perhaps scouting out the cutest house on the Cinque Terre, or the comfiest hammock on Ios, or you can take your pick from our Free Time Add-Ons. What are these? Only the experiences we’ve cherry-picked to help take your trip to the next level. Think a London craft beer tasting tour, think white water rafting in the Austrian Alps, think high kicks at the Moulin Rouge, and you’re on the right track.

FREE TIME PARIS 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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Paris with me

GONDOLA RIDE VENICE

Anna Lebedeva is a Parisian blogger who snaps, eats and explores every little inch of her beloved city. Follow her journey on Instagram @paris.with.me Your favourite coffee shop: My favourite has to be my local, Dose - Dealer de Café, in Batignolles - I love the atmosphere, the pastries, and of course the coffee. Your favourite place to go shopping: For food, I like to shop in the markets - Marché d’Aligre on Saturday/Sunday morning is the best. For clothes and accessories, I tend to get lost in the streets of Le Marais, stopping in each cute little shop I see. Merci concept store has also been one of my favourites for many years now. Favourite place to get a pastry/macaron:

CAPTAIN’S CRUISE CORFU

I have two - ‘Aux Délices de Manon’ (their pastry is so delicious) have a couple of addresses in Paris, and ‘Pain Pain’ boulangerie in Montmartre. Your favourite view of the Eiffel Tower: From the Rue de l’Université, and another one from Passerelle Debilly (by the Palais de Tokyo). Your favourite place for a picnic: Île St Louis, by the Seine. Your favourite place to get a cocktail: My most recent discovery is Le Fitzgerald. Such a great little cocktail bar! A local secret no one knows about: My favourite secret place in Paris is Jardin du Petit Palais. I didn’t know about this place until FREE TIME TUSCANY

last Spring, and I was so excited when I finally discovered it! The entry to Musée des Beaux Arts at

LOOK OUT FOR THE FREE TIME ADD-ON SYMBOL ON THE TRIP PAGES

Petit Palais is free, and you then cross the hall to get into the garden. There is also a café and tea room here, so you can enjoy a peaceful moment in this urban oasis.

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

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If you’ve been thinking about Europe, we bet you’ve also been thinking about food. The fresh baguettes of France, the exquisite pintxos of Spain, the sun-ripened tomatoes of Italy - all so good you can almost taste them. And that’s what travel is all about immersing yourself in a new country and a new culture, through food. Like you, we’re utterly obsessed with all things foodie, so we created Munch, the word we use to describe our love affair with food. What does it mean? • It’s the bespoke menus we created in partnership with European Masterchef Thomas Castberg, which are served exclusively at our Special Stopovers, that showcase local, authentic food at its very best. • It’s the professional training of every Contiki Chef, educating

them on flavour, technique, and presentation. • It’s a commitment with our restaurant partners to deliver fresh, local, delicious food. • It’s the superior training of our Trip Managers in food culture, and their Little Black Book of foodie haunts in every destination you visit. • It’s breakfast included each and every day. • It’s the Free Time Add-On food experiences you won’t be able to resist, like a five-course Italian feast on the island of Burano. • And of course, it’s our foodie focused trip itself - Limited Edition Munch (see p70) - which will see you nibbling your way through the Mediterranean.

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#MUNCH

1 Bespoke Menu, Contiki Château

The Aperol Spritz is an Italian afternoon aperitivo essential. Served in bars across all of Italy, the Spritz is served icy cold & is the ultimate refreshing drink after a hard day’s travel. Spice up your summer and make this delish bev at home. Step 1. Start with a large wine glass Step 2. Pour in a measure of Aperol Step 3. Add a good slug of Prosecco Step 4. Top off with just a splash of soda water Step 5. A few ice blocks to keep it cool Step 6. Garnish with a slice of orange and mix together with your straw.

HOW TO

For thousands of years, food has been bringing people together, and today is no different. Food is the connection between you and the rest of the world. Our partnership with VizEat takes our passion for food to another level, inviting you into locals’ homes, rooftop gardens & cooking schools to have an immersive dining experience the way only locals know how. Experience VizEat on our new travel style, Independent Insider, and on our In-Depth Explorer trips. See p90 & p135.

make an Aperol Spritz

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2 VizEat cooking class, Barcelona 3 @gilliehouston, Arles, France 4 @eatingupwiththehannashians, Genova, Italy 5 @hayden_quinn, Rome, Italy

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Life is

About Options So you want to go to Greece, but you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how you want to do it? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our kind of dilemma, and the best news is we can solve it. We offer 4 different ways to travel in Greece, so whether you want a little bit of everything, ultimate freedom, party vibes or straight up sailing, we can make it happen.

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

This is Greece, with you calling the shots. We’ll get you where you want to go, but how you spend your time is entirely your decision. Want to beat the crowds in Santorini and roam the winding streets at sunrise? Want to get to know authentic Athens? Want to scout out the tastiest gyros on Ios, or spend an afternoon sampling wine overlooking the Aegean? Your trip, your rules.

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SAILING, CRUISE & BEACH If the colour of the Aegean doesn’t get the butterflies fluttering inside your stomach, nothing will, and how better to experience one of the most gorgeous seas on earth, than by spending 24 hours a day in it? Our Sailing, Cruise & Beach trips will see you visiting both the big 3 and the lesser known more intimate isles, each and every one boasting its own unique charm, personality and beauty. The holiday of dreams? You already know it.

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

DISCOVERER HIGH ENERGY A land as old, revered and fabled as Greece, sometimes needs to be completely uncovered, so for that we have Discoverer. See, do, eat and explore our favourite corners of this country, learning from the locals, deep diving into the culture, soaking up the sunshine, and getting intimately acquainted with the local variations of souvlaki.

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

If a party’s what you want, a party’s what you’ll get, and Greece sure knows how to provide. Make the most of those balmy summer nights in the fun time meccas of Ios, Mykonos and Corfu, safe in the knowledge that your morning dip in the Med will instantly restore you to your former glory.

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

GOT YOUR HEART SET ON GREECE? These trips sell like hot cakes, so book early to secure your spot and save 10%. CAN’T MAKE UP YOUR MIND? Book a 2nd trip and save an additional 5%. See p.13 for more details.

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We’re proud to bring you new trips from our friends & sister company, U by Uniworld, who have created a brand new river cruising experience for travellers aged 21-45. Come aboard one of two designer-inspired floating boutique hotels and journey down the rivers of France, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, The Netherlands and Hungary. But this isn’t just a cruise, it’s a full-on activity packed, culturally enticing, immersive travel experience. And it’s travel inspired by U. See our 4 favourite trips on p142-145 or visit contiki.com/ ubyuniworld to see all 11 amazing river cruise itineraries. Want more? You can also match your Contiki trip with a river cruise and our awesome super cruises, see p.14 for our combo offers.

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TRAVEL WITH

U BY UNIWORLD TWO SHIPS The B cruises down France’s Seine river. Her chic style and Parisian influence will put you in the French spirit even before stepping off. The A makes her home on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, flowing through The Netherlands and Central Europe.

ROOFTOP LOUNGIN’ Grab a drink and meet us on the top deck. It’s the best view in the house and the spot to meet new friends or listen to a local guest DJ.

Book before 10th May 2018 to get US$50 credit to spend on board.

YOGA Find your centre with a complimentary rooftop morning yoga session, led by the ship’s wellness coach. The views are sure to help with the meditation.

MIXOLOGY CLASS

DELICIOUS DINING

What’s the secret for getting the smoke-infused flavour into your smoky bourbon cocktail? Our master bartenders will show you how.

Our ships feature two venues for dining, a full-service restaurant and a casual rooftop eatery, each serving farm-to-table cuisine, often inspired by the culinary style of the places you’ll visit. Or if you’re in the mood for breakfast (or dinner) in bed, you can also order room service.

WHAT YOU GET

CHIC COMFORTABLE SHIPS

DO IT YOUR WAY

DOCK IN THE CITY CENTRE

TRAVEL ALL OVER UNPACK ONCE

LIVE THE LOCAL LIFE

Doubles as a social club and venue for meeting like-minded travellers on board. They’re decked out with a sleek design, contemporary flair, and tons of exciting elements and extras on board. And all rooms have waterfront views.

On board and on shore. You’ll have several daily options of activities, excursions and events to choose from, all tailored to your travel personality. Or do your own thing. It’s all your call.

Of amazing European destinations and find yourself in the heart of the action the moment you step off the ship. Voilà!

Cruising with U is an easy and convenient way to get from city to city. Or even country to country. There’s a whole lot of travel in store.

And experience both iconic sites and little treasures that will fill your social feeds with wanderlust-inspiring moments, all cruise long.

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WHAT IS SIX-TWO?

THE TRAVEL PROJECT

Looking to discover this year’s hottest, under-the-radar destinations? Stressing about what to pack for Europe and just want someone to do it for you? Experiencing a millennial style freak-out and need some #realtalk life guidance? Taking 5 from work and want a new regular read that isn’t a Buzzfeed ‘what star sign is my cat’ quiz?

The Travel Project is a celebration of the reasons why it is so important to travel. Featuring the works of iconic content creators across multiple storytelling platforms, we want to explore how travel has the ability to create a positive change both within the world, and within ourselves.

is like your cheeky, sexy, free thinking little sister. A content hub featuring everything from travel hacks and packing lists to thought-provoking pieces on female travel and mental health, think of it as the Hotel California of inspiration; you can log off, but you’ll never leave. You’ll find us at contiki.com/ six-two, where you can expect to find content like this...

#NOREGRETS

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5000 18-35’S VOTED FOR 2017’S BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCES. THESE ARE THE RESULTS

THIS GUY HOLDS THE RECORD FOR THE MOST CONTIKI TRIPS EVER TAKEN

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8 HACKS TO HELP YOU BEAT THE POST TRAVEL BLUES

ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS OF LIFE NOT MATCHING YOUR REALITY?

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CRO ATIA

A country’s journey from devastating war zone to festival mecca Just over 20 years ago, Croatia was a war zone; a country torn apart by civil war. 20,000 people lost their lives, countless more their families and livelihoods. And yet now, Croatia is one of the hottest destinations in the world for young travellers. In partnership with MTV Australia, The Travel Project investigates the role that music and festival culture has played in the country’s rise to greatness. “As we walk through the streets of her home, Vesna points out smattered marks on sandstone pillars; strong emotional reminders of the war. We walk on to the Old Town museum, where the faces of locals who lost their lives defending the city are displayed on the walls. She stops in front of a photograph of

TRAVEL MAKES

Better Humans a young man, visibly upset. He was her cousin.” Emily St John, MTV Australia Travel Editor

C O STA RIC A

The marriage of tourism and sustainability Costa Rica may be smaller than Lake Michigan, but it’s also home to over 5% of the world’s entire biodiversity and, perhaps more impressively, is the only tropical nation ever to have reversed deforestation. But what role does tourism play in keeping Costa Rica a leader of sustainability? The Travel Project teamed up with Thirst Project CEO and Forbes 30 under 30 entrepreneur Seth Maxwell, to find out. “The temperatures cooled as we climbed higher into the mountains, so we stopped to warm up with some liquid caffeine at the Don Juan Coffee Farm. We learned not only how coffee is grown and produced, but how this delicious export has become a cash cow for the country AND ﬁts perfectly into Costa Rica’s sustainability strategy. At every turn, I was constantly met by people who were deeply connected to their land and environment in the strongest ways imaginable.” Seth Maxwell, Thirst Project CEO

N O RWAY

Lessons in happiness In 2017, Norway topped the World Happiness Report, claiming the title of the ‘happiest country in the world’. But in a land where half the year is spent in darkness, living costs are through the roof, taxes are equally high and where it rains...a lot...how do they find happiness? Simple, through feeling safe. “This sense of contentment is almost tangible when you travel to Norway, but not in an obvious way. People don’t walk around with big cheesy grins on their faces, but they do

have a sense of quiet self-assurance, as if they know their place in the world.” Ginny Copestake, six-two’s Global Editor

I C E L A ND

The icy isle leading the feminist charge Despite being a country of just over 300,000 inhabitants, Iceland is one of the most progressive and forward thinking nations in the world, especially when it comes to women’s rights. Youtuber Alli Speed travelled to the icy isle to discover why it is one of the best countries in the world to be a woman. “We so often feel as though speaking out once, publicly, is doing our part in securing a future for women across the world. While it’s absolutely true that you can’t lead a march without ﬁrst putting one foot in front of the other, it’s critical to stay focused on long-term goals. We march, not just for the future of our generation, but for the women who will follow in our footsteps and go further than we ever could. Iceland stands as a shining example of what’s possible for the rest of us, if we ﬁght for it.” Alli Speed, YouTuber

S PA I N

Arguably the best holiday destination in the world for LGBTQ+ travellers In 2014, Spain was voted the most LGBTQ+ friendly country in the world, according to a poll conducted by the Pew Research Centre. Spain was one of the first countries to legalise same-sex marriage back in 2005, and every year plays host to one of the biggest Pride parades in the world, in Madrid. So what is it like to travel here as a gay couple? YouTuber and LGBT educator Michael Rizzi investigates. “Why is telling this story so important to me? Because as LGBT+ people, we have to consider our sexuality or gender identity when travelling. It’s easy to forget this when you live in a country that provides love and support for your identity. As such, we need LGBT+ travellers to tell their story and inspire others in our community to travel without fear.”

@BECAROUNDTHEWORLD

... AND WE WANT

YOU We love to talk, write, muse and dream about travel, but you know what we also love? Your travel stories. If you love to write, are semi-obsessed with travel photography, know your way around a camera or just have an incredible travel story to share, we want you. Submit your content to us and if it gets shared on six-two, not only will you have the kudos of being published by an established travel content site, you’ll also automatically go into the running to win free trips with Contiki. www.contiki.com/thetravelproject

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

Michael Rizzi, YouTuber & LGBT Educator

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

ARE YOU A DISCOVERER TRAVELLER? •

Do you want to see as much of Europe as you possibly can, no matter how long you’ve got?

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Do you want to snuggle down in hotel accommodation?

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Would you be up for saving a few pennies by bunking down in trendy quad-share hostel accommodation (available on our Trail & Quest trips)?

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Do you want to split your time between organised sightseeing and independent adventuring?

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION FROM US$157 P/DAY HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION FROM US$139 P/DAY Head to contiki.com/deals for all our latest promotions CONTIKI.COM/DISCOVERER

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29 TRIPS FROM 8 - 33 DAYS

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EUROPEAN MAGIC 9 DAYS

8 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$1549 *

FROM

US$172 *PP/PD

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

#EUMAGIC

VENICE ITALY

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

AS REVIEWED BY RECENT CONTIKI TRAVELLERS ON FEEFO @GABYCHAUDHRI

40 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

Read more at contiki.com/reviews

@NAT.ASIA

CONTIKI.COM/MAGIC

@RACHELSTOREY

Diana Soto Elias

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

TOP EXPERIENCES 13

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 8 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

8 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team, air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Wine Tasting, St Goar F Austria at Altitude, Innsbruck F Cabaret Show & Dinner, Paris

• Locally guided bike tour of Munich (summer departures only) • Private motorboat to the historic islands of Venice • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour

START

7:30AM 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) F Evening canal boat cruise

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)

NETHERLANDS

AMSTERDAM

London

END

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)

START

ENGLAND Dover

10AM PARIS CDG AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

Calais

BELGIUM

RHINE VALLEY

END

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

GERMANY

Valley of the Somme

MUNICH

PARIS

SWITZ

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

FRANCE

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

AUSTRIA

Burgundy Region

Innsbruck

LUCERNE

Brenner Pass

Swiss Alps

ITALY

Lake Como

VENICE

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)

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

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBHH

US$1859 Start End Apr 08 Apr 16 Apr 22 Apr 30 WINTER 2018/19

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

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

US$1905 Start End May06 May14 May13 May21 CODE: WWHH

US$1955 Start End May20 May28 May27 Jun 04 Jun 10 Jun 18

US$2025 Start End Jun 17 Jun 25 Jun 24 Jul 02 Jul 01 Jul 09

Start Jul 04 Jul 11 Jul 15

End Jul 12 Jul 19 Jul 23

Start Jul 22 Jul 29

End Jul 30 Aug 06

Start Dec 28 Dec 30

End Jan 05 Jan 07

Start 2019 Jan 05

End

US$1955 Start End Aug 12 Aug 20 Aug 19 Aug 27 Sep 02 Sep 10

Start End Sep 09 Sep 17 Sep 16 Sep 24 Sep 23 ● Oct 01

US$1549 Start End Jan 19 Jan 27 Feb 02 Feb 10

Start Feb 16 Mar 02

Start End Sep 30 ● Oct 08

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

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

Start End Dec 01 ★ Dec 09

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

Jan 13

End Feb 24 Mar 10

US$1595 Start End Mar 16 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). BBHH - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$485. WWHH - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$415. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am (6:45am in winter) in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● These trips will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.

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DISCOVERER

EUROPEAN DISCOVERY 12 DAYS

9 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2055 *

FROM

US$171 *PP/PD

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

#EUDISCOVERY

VENICE ITALY

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

AS REVIEWED BY RECENT CONTIKI TRAVELLERS ON FEEFO @ALEXANDRAKATEM

42 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

Read more at contiki.com/reviews

@DIVINE626

CONTIKI.COM/DISCOVERY

@LORGIE_MARCH

Nicolas Fogarty

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

TOP EXPERIENCES 16

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

11 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team, air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Rafting, Tyrol (summer only) F Tuscan Evening, Florence F Cabaret Show & Dinner, Paris

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• Discover hidden Venice with our local specialist

• Gelato in Rome – on us • Special access Rome sightseeing tour

7:30AM LONDON OR 6PM AMSTERDAM

START

END

10AM PARIS CDG AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

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

NETHERLANDS

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

START

AMSTERDAM GERMANY

ENGLAND London

Dover Calais

BELGIUM

RHINE VALLEY

END

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

Valley of the Somme

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)

PARIS

MUNICH

AUSTRIA

Burgundy Region SWITZ

Innsbruck

TYROL

FRANCE

LUCERNE

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)

Lake Como

VENICE

Apennine Mountains

FLORENCE

8 ADRIATIC SEA

ITALY

ROME Vatican City

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

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

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

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

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

US$2569 Start Mar 29 Apr 12 Apr 21 Apr 28 ■

CODE: BBHD

End Apr 09 Apr 23 May02 May09

WINTER 2018/19

US$2145 Start End Oct 16 Oct 27 Oct 18 Oct 29 Oct 30 Nov 10

US$2635 Start May03 May05 May10 May12

CODE: WWHW

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

End May14 May16 May21 May23

US$2705 Start May19 May24 May31 Jun 02 Jun 07 Jun 09

End May30 Jun 04 Jun 11 Jun 13 Jun 18 Jun 20

Start Jun 12 Jun 14

End Jun 23 Jun 25

US$2795 Start Jun 19 Jun 21 Jun 23 ■ Jun 26 Jun 28 Jun 30

End Jun 30 Jul 02 Jul 04 Jul 07 Jul 09 Jul 11

Start Jul 03 Jul 05 Jul 07 ■ Jul 10 Jul 14 Jul 17

End Jul 14 Jul 16 Jul 18 Jul 21 Jul 25 Jul 28

Start Jul 19 Jul 21 Jul 28 Aug 02 Aug 09

End Jul 30 Aug 01 Aug 08 Aug 13 Aug 20

Start End Dec 28 ★ Jan 08 Dec 30 Jan 10 2019

Start 2019 Jan 03 Jan 06

End

US$2705 Start Aug 11 Aug 16 Aug 18 Aug 23 Aug 30 Sep 01 ■

End Aug 22 Aug 27 Aug 29 Sep 03 Sep 10 Sep 12

Start Sep 04 Sep 13 Sep 20 ● Sep 22 ● Sep 25 ● Sep 27 ●

End Sep 15 Sep 24 Oct 01 Oct 03 Oct 06 Oct 08

Start Feb 26 Mar 05

End Mar 09 Mar 16

Start End Sep 29 ● Oct 10 Oct 02 ● Oct 13 Oct 04 ● Oct 15

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

US$2115 Start End Nov 13 Nov 24 Nov 25 ★ Dec 06 Nov 27 ★ Dec 08

Start End Dec 04 ★ Dec 15 Dec 08 ★ Dec 19 Dec 10 ★ Dec 21

Start End Dec 12 ★ Dec 23

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

Jan 14 Jan 17

US$2055 Start End Jan 22 Feb 02 Feb 05 Feb 16 Feb 12 Feb 23

US$2095 Start End Mar 12 Mar 23 Mar 19 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). BBHD - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$669. WWHW - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$535. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am (6:45am in winter) in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● These trips will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. ■ This date links with the U by Uniworld Rolling on the Rhine trip. Please note you must be 21-35 years old to travel on a U by Uniworld trip combined wirth a Contiki Trip. See p.142 for more. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. Winter departures feature a slightly modified itinerary. 1 night in the Austrian Tyrol is replaced by 1 night in Innsbruck. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.

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DISCOVERER

AMSTERDAM TO BARCELONA 11 DAYS

7 COUNTRIES

US$2395 *

FROM

US$218 *PP/PD

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

PARIS FRANCE

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 10

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 10 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 10 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

NETHERLANDS

START

5PM AMSTERDAM

Edam

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

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

START

BELGIUM

Champagne Region

PARIS

Burgundy Region

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

#AMSTERDAMTOBARCELONA

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Cabaret Show & Dinner, Paris F Swiss Mountain, Lucerne F Flamenco Show with Dinner, Barcelona

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Locally guided bike tour past windmills, canals & dijks through cheese-making Edam • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour

SWITZ

LUCERNE

FRANCE

END

8AM BARCELONA

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

Swiss Alps

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

ITALY

7 Monaco

Pyrenees Mountains

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

FRENCH RIVIERA

END

MEDITERRANEAN SEA8 French Riviera DAY 7 -

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

BARCELONA

Places visited Itinerary day

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBAB

US$2395 Start End May18 May28

Start Jun 01

START AMSTERDAM & FINISH BARCELONA

End Jun 11

US$2505 Start End Jun 15 Jun 25

Start Jun 29

End Jul 09

Start Jul 06

End Jul 16

Start Jul 13

End Jul 23

Start Aug 10

End Aug 20

US$2395 Start End Aug 31 Sep 10

44 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

CONTIKI.COM/AMSTERDAM-BARCELONA

13 DAYS

6 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2225 *

FROM

US$171 *PP/PD

DISCOVERER

EASTERN ROAD LOOP THROUGH A COLLISION OF HISTORY & MODERNITY IN EASTERN EUROPE

BUDAPEST HUNGARY

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 12 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

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

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Traditional Czech Evening, Prague F River Cruise with Dinner, Budapest F Salt Mines Tour, Krakow

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Bike ride of Bohemian Prague with our local expert • Locally guided tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau concentration camps

START

END

5PM BERLIN

DAY 1 - 2 Berlin We’ll join forces in the heartland of Germany, getting acquainted over all things Berlin. From Holocaust history to pokey art galleries, Berlin will dazzle us with old & new. Appreciating a few beers & sausages will complete the German experience. (D)(B) F Historical Walking Tour F Alternative Berlin DAY 3 - 4 Prague After a stop in the resilient town of Dresden, we’ll arrive in the arms of Prague. The Czech capital will delight us with Hradčany Castle, gothic cathedrals & a vibrant town square. We’ll take to the paths by bicycle, going deep into this Bohemian city. (B)(B,D) F Bunker Tour

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

END

BERLIN

WARSAW

13 11

START

POLAND

Dresden

Auschwitz

PRAGUE

Kutna Hora

KRAKOW

CZECH REP Banska Bystrica

VIENNA

SLOVAKIA

5 Bratislava

AUSTRIA

DAY 13 Warsaw or Berlin Team hugs & heartfelt goodbyes will mark the end of our trip. Wrap things up with a free ride back to Berlin, or you can choose to stay put in Warsaw. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 13 (ending in Warsaw) have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

Czestochowa

GERMANY

8AM WARSAW OR 7PM BERLIN

Places visited Itinerary day Optional end city

BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

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

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

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

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

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

SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBRH

US$2225 Start End Apr 22 May04

START BERLIN & FINISH WARSAW OR BERLIN

US$2285 Start End May06 May18

US$2345 Start End May20 Jun 01 Jun 03 Jun 15

US$2425 Start End Jun 17 Jun 29 Jun 24 Jul 06

Start Jul 08 Jul 22

End Jul 20 Aug 03

Start Jul 29

End Aug 10

US$2345 Start End Aug 12 Aug 24 Aug 19 Aug 31

Start Sep 02 Sep 09

End Sep 14 Sep 21

Start Sep 16

End Sep 28

CONTIKI.COM/EASTERN-ROAD

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#EASTERNROAD

HOW MUCH & WHEN

MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS 13 DAYS

5 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2099 *

FROM

US$161 *PP/PD

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

#MEDHIGHLIGHTS

FLORENCE ITALY

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

AS REVIEWED BY RECENT CONTIKI TRAVELLERS ON FEEFO @ELLESEDOCKS

46 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

Read more at contiki.com/reviews

@GPBANFF

CONTIKI.COM/MED-HIGHLIGHTS

@MADDISONANNIKA

Patricia Floudas

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

TOP EXPERIENCES

NIGHTS IN HOTELS

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

12 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

12 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team, air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Flamenco Show with Dinner, Barcelona F Monaco Dinner, Monaco F Emperors & Gladiators Inc. Colosseum, Rome

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

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)

4PM MADRID

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)

ITALY FRANCE

Cinque Terre

AVIGNON 5 Aix-enProvence

Pyrenees Mountains

SPAIN Zaragoza

START END

Monaco

San Gimignano

START END

MADRID

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

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)

Places visited Itinerary day Optional start/end city

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)

FLORENCE

END

Spanish Royal Family on our locally guided tour • Cruise along the stunning, colourful coastal towns of the Cinque Terre (summer departures only)

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

ROME

Vatican City

BARCELONA

• Explore the Palace of the

PISA/ ITALIAN RIVERIA

FRENCH RIVIERA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

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”

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

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

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBMD

US$2785 Start End May19 May31 May26 Jun 07 WINTER 2018/19

CODE: WWMD

US$2199 Start End Oct 27 Nov 08 SUMMER 2018

Start Jun 09

WINTER 2018/19

US$2199 Start End Oct 15 Oct 27

End Jun 21

US$2275 Start End Jan 08 Jan 20

MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS

US$2785 Start End May28 Jun 09 Jun 11 ■ Jun 23 CODE: WWDM

START MADRID & FINISH ROME

US$2885 Start End Jun 23 ● Jul 05 Jun 30 Jul 12

MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS

US$2165 Start End Nov 24 Dec 06

CODE: BBDM

US$2719 Start End May07 May19 May14 May26

MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS

End Jul 19 Jul 26

Start Jul 28

End Aug 09

US$2099 Start End Mar 09 Mar 21

US$2275 Start End Dec 27 ★ Jan 08

Start Jul 02 Jul 16

End Jul 14 Jul 28

Start Sep 15

End Sep 27

DEPARTURES

START MADRID & FINISH ROME

US$2999 start end Jun 23 ● Jul 05 CODE: BBMR

START MADRID & FINISH ROME

Start Aug 06

End Aug 18

US$2785 Start End Aug 20 ■ Sep 01 Sep 03 Sep 15

US$2999 start end Sep 01 ● Sep 13

START ROME & FINISH MADRID

US$2999 start end Jun 11 ■ Jun 23

START ROME & FINISH MADRID

US$2885 Start End Jun 18 Jun 30 Jun 25 Jul 07

MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS

US$2165 Start End Nov 12 Nov 24

Start Jul 07 Jul 14

CODE: BBMM

US$2785 Start End Aug 18 Aug 30 Sep 01 ● Sep 13

US$2999 start end Aug 20 ■ Sep 01

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

START ROME & FINISH MADRID

US$2099 Start End 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 triple-share). BBMD/BBDM - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$959. WWMD/WWDM - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$765. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Madrid & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. ● Munch departure code: BBMM. ■ Munch departure code: BBMR. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.

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DISCOVERER

EUROPEAN ENCOUNTER 16 DAYS

10 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2499 *

FROM

US$157 *PP/PD

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

#EUENCOUNTER

FLORENCE ITALY

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

AS REVIEWED BY RECENT CONTIKI TRAVELLERS ON FEEFO @CHANTALLE_TELLA

48 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

Read more at contiki.com/reviews

@JESSY294

CONTIKI.COM/ENCOUNTER

@LUDDITE6

Damian Hudson

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

TOP EXPERIENCES 21

NIGHTS IN HOTELS

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

15 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

15 breakfasts (B), 6 Dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team, air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Lake Cruise, Lucerne F Cabaret Show & Dinner, Paris F Emperors & Gladiators Inc. Colosseum, Rome

START

NETHERLANDS

ENGLAND

AMSTERDAM

GERMANY Calais

BELGIUM

END

4 Valley of the Somme

16 14

10AM PARIS CDG AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

PRAGUE CZECH REP

PARIS SALZBURG

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

Dresden

Dover

with our local expert

BERLIN

London

12 FRANCE

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

DAY 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)

6 AUSTRIA

SWITZ

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

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

Gallery in Berlin

• Bike ride of Bohemian Prague

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

START

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

• See the East Side

7:30AM LONDON OR 6PM AMSTERDAM

END

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

LUCERNE

Swiss Alps

Lake Como

CINQUE TERRE

11 Pisa

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

FLORENCE ITALY ADRIATIC SEA

ROME Vatican City

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

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

Start End Jun 27 Jul 12 Jun 29 ● Jul 14 Jul 06 ● Jul 21

Start End Jul 13 ● Jul 28 Jul 20 ● Aug 04 Aug 03 ● Aug 18

Start End Aug 10 ● Aug 25

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

Start 2019 Jan 05

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

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBHX

US$3205 Start End Apr 27 ● May12

WINTER 2018/19

US$2625 Start End Oct 20 Nov 04

START LONDON OR AMS’DAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

US$3295 Start End May11 ● May26

CODE: WWHZ

US$3375 Start End May25 ● Jun 09 Jun 01 ● Jun 16 Jun 08 ● Jun 23

US$3495 Start End Jun 15 ● Jun 30 Jun 20 Jul 05 Jun 22 ● Jul 07

US$3375 Start End Aug 24 Sep 08 Aug 31 Sep 15 Sep 14 ● Sep 29

Start End Sep 28 ● Oct 13

START LONDON OR AMS’DAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

US$2585 Start End Nov 03 Nov 18 Nov 24 Dec 09

Start End Dec 08 ★ Dec 23

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

End

Jan 20

US$2499 Start End Jan 19 Feb 03 Feb 02 Feb 17

Start Feb 16 Mar 02

End Mar 03 Mar 17

US$2559 Start End Mar 16 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). BBHX - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$835. WWHZ - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$655. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am (6:45am in winter) in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent. ● This date links up with the U by Uniworld The Seine Experience trip. Please note you must be 21-35 years old to travel on a U by Uniworld trip combined wirth a Contiki Trip. See p.145 for more.

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DISCOVERER

ROAD TO ATHENS 17 DAYS

9 COUNTRIES

US$3489 *

FROM

US$205 *PP/PD

GET YOUR CULTURE FIX AS YOU CHASE THE SUN DOWN SOUTH

ROME ITALY

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 16

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 15 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation + 1 night on board a ferry

INCLUDED MEALS 16 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D)

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Swiss Mountain, Lucerne F Paragliding, Tyrol F Tuscan Evening, Florence

#ROADTOATHENS

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Paris by night tour • Guided bike tour of Munich • Locally guided tours of Florence & Athens

START

7:30AM LONDON OR 5PM PARIS

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

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

DAY 2 Paris With so many sites ticked yesterday, today will be free for ENGLAND baguettes, boutique shopping & a visit London to a French perfumery. Explore hidden Dover Calais coffee shops or grab a bike & find a picnic spot by the Eiffel Tower; the day will be yours. (B) F Cabaret Show & Dinner 1 PARIS DAY 3 Lucerne After driving through the vineyards of Burgundy, we’ll steer into the heart of the Swiss Alps, enjoying scenic alpine vistas along the way. Lucerne will greet us warmly with charm, chocolate & quaint cobbled lanes (B) DAY 4 Munich Leaving Lucerne & its quaint charm, we’ll head on to the German city of Munich. Here in the home of Oktoberfest, we will be wowed by 800-years of history & a traditional Bavarian beer hall. (B,D) DAY 5 - 6 Austrian Tyrol Today it will be out of Munich & on to Austria with a stop in scenic Innsbruck before arriving in the adventure sports mecca of Tyrol. Wild thrills or mega chills will be yours for two nights in this scenic mountain village. (B,D)(B,D)

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

GERMANY START

MUNICH 4

AUSTRIA

SWITZ FRANCE

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

TYROL

Liechtenstein

LUCERNE

ITALY Pisa

VENICE

FLORENCE 11

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

DAY 17 AthensThis morning we’ll make the most of our last morning together by taking a locally guided tour of the Acropolis & Parthenon. Then it will be time to plot a reunion trip over teary goodbyes, with the trip coming to a heartbreaking end. (B) 12PM ATHENS

ROAD TO ROME

Vatican City

END ROME - 13 DAYS

Bari GREECE

14 IONIAN SEA

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

END

ROME

Pompeii

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

FROM US$2689 PP END

FROM US$207 PD CORFU 17 ATHENS STUCK FOR TIME? We’ve got a

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

Places visited Itinerary day Optional start city

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBAL

US$3489 Start End May01 May17

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH ATHENS

US$3575 Start End May15 May31 May29 Jun 14

Start Jun 05 Jun 12

End Jun 21 Jun 28

US$3705 Start End Jun 19 Jul 05 Jun 26 Jul 12

Start Jul 01 Jul 03

End Jul 17 Jul 19

Start Jul 10 Jul 31

End Jul 26 Aug 16

US$3575 Start End Aug 14 Aug 30 Aug 28 Sep 13

Start Sep 04

End Sep 20

50 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

CONTIKI.COM/ROAD-ATHENS

ROAD TO ATHENS FROM

US$5359 * |

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

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

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

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • A locally guided trip of Ephesus

CONTIKI.COM/ ROAD-ATHENS-GREEK3

AEGEAN SEA

21 16 END

TURKEY Kusadasi

GREECE Mykonos

END

Patmos

10AM ATHENS

DAY 21 Athens After the final team breakfast you will be transferred back to central Athens, where we’ll share teary goodbyes & make plans for a reunion trip. (B) For a full itinerary, inclusions & cool ways to spend your free time, check out contiki.com.

Santorini

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

Crete

Places visited Itinerary day

CODE: RTACR3

ROAD TO ATHENS + 3 DAY GREEK ISLAND

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH ATHENS

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$270 PORT TAXES

A = OUTSIDE CABIN, B = INSIDE CABIN

US$5665 A US$5359 B start end May29 Jun 18 Jun 05 Jun 25

start Jun 12

end Jul 02

US$5795 A US$5485 B start end Jun 19 Jul 09 Jun 26 Jul 16

start Jul 03 Jul 10

end Jul 23 Jul 30

start Jul 31

US$5665 A US$5359 B start end Aug 14 Sep 03 Aug 28 Sep 17

end Aug 20

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

FROM

7:30AM LONDON OR 5PM PARIS

START

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

FROM

US$208 *PP/PD

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

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

ATHENS 29 16

END

AEGEAN SEA

AFTER BREAKFAST

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

Places visited Itinerary day

GREECE

19 25

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

IOS

SANTORINI

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

CODE: RTAI

ROAD TO ATHENS + GREEK ISLAND HOPPING

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH ATHENS

US$6039 start end May01 May29

US$6015 start end May15 C Jun 10

US$6105 start end May29 B Jun 25

US$6015 start end Jun 05 C Jul 01

US$6195 start Jun 12

end Jul 10

US$6345 start end Jul 03 Jul 31

US$6255 start end Jul 10 B Aug 06 Jul 31 B Aug 27

US$6195 start Aug 14

US$6015 start end Aug 28 C Sep 23

US$6195 start Sep 04

end Oct 02

end Sep 11

US$6255 start end Jun 19 B Jul 16

US$6165 start end Jun 26 C Jul 22

US$6255 start end Jul 01 B Jul 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 cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of US$1539 & tripleshare reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends in Athens after breakfast. B - These departures stay one less night in Athens code: RTAIB C - These departures stay two less nights in Athens code: RTAIC Note: on some departures, due to Greek ferry scheduling, trip itinerary may be altered. Note: for operational reasons, the Greek Island Hopping section of this trip may run in reverse. Day 29 has been designed to allow you to finish the trip without needing an extra night’s accommodation. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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#ROADTOATHENS

CONTIKI.COM/ ROAD-ATHENS-ISLAND

MYKONOS

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

H O W MUC H & W H EN SUMMER 2018

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • See the Corinth Canal • See the famous windmills on Mykonos • Visit Ios Town

end Sep 24

+ GREEK ISLAND HOPPING

US$6039 * |

For full details, see contiki.com FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Highlights & Volcano Cruise, Santorini F Island Tour, Delos

start Sep 04

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

END

INCLUDED MEALS 28 breakfasts (B), 11 dinners (D)

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

H O W MUC H & W H EN SUMMER 2018

29 DAYS | 9 COUNTRIES |

NIGHTS IN HOTELS & 1 ON BOARD A FERRY 27 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation + 1 night on board a ferry

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

ATHENS

ROAD TO ATHENS W H AT Y O U NE E D TO KNO W

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

#ROADTOATHENS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Islands & volcanoes, Santorini F Visit St. John’s Monastery - Grotto of the Apocalypse, Patmos

US$255 *PP/PD

7:30AM LONDON OR 5PM PARIS

START

NIGHTS IN HOTELS + ON CRUISE SHIP & FERRY 16 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation + 1 night on board a ferry, 3 nights on board a cruise ship INCLUDED MEALS 20 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 11 dinners (D)

FROM

DISCOVERER

21 DAYS | 10 COUNTRIES |

+ 3 DAY GREEK ISLAND CRUISE

EUROPEAN IMPRESSIONS 19 DAYS

11 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$3585 *

FROM

US$189 *PP/PD

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

#EUIMPRESSIONS

FLORENCE ITALY

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

AS REVIEWED BY RECENT CONTIKI TRAVELLERS ON FEEFO @BECSHANNON_

52 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

Read more at contiki.com/reviews

@JEMRIO7

CONTIKI.COM/IMPRESSIONS

@JIMINY3EE

Sarah Pennisi

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

TOP EXPERIENCES 26

NIGHTS IN HOTELS

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

18 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

18 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team, air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Canal Cruise, Amsterdam F Swiss Mountain, Swiss Alps F Gondola Ride, Venice

7:30AM LONDON OR 6PM AMSTERDAM

START

END

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

10AM PARIS CDG AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

DAY 19 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)

START

ENGLAND

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

GERMANY

London Calais

BELGIUM

END

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

Valley of the Somme

RHINELAND

Heidelberg

19 17 PARIS

Dachau

Loire Valley

AUSTRIA SWITZ Lucerne

Liechtenstein

SPAIN

Monaco

FLORENCE

NICE

Pyrenees Mountains

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

ITALY

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Zaragoza

11 13

VENICE

Apennine Mountains Pisa

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

BARCELONA

MADRID

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

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

BORDEAUX

San Sebastian

Innsbruck

Brenner Pass

SWISS ALPS

ATLANTIC OCEAN

PAMPLONA

MUNICH

5 FRANCE

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

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

NETHERLANDS

Dover

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

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Locally guided Palace tour in Madrid • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Guided tour of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter

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

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

Start Jul 02 Jul 09

Start Aug 06

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBEM

US$3585 Start End Apr 23 May11

START LONDON OR AMS’DAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

US$3675 Start End May07 May25

US$3769 Start End May21 Jun 08 Jun 11 Jun 29

US$3879 Start End Jun 18 Jul 06 Jun 25 Jul 13

End Jul 20 Jul 27

Start Jul 16 Jul 30

End Aug 03 Aug 17

End Aug 24

US$3769 Start End Aug 20 Sep 07 Aug 27 Sep 14

Start Sep 03 Sep 17

End Sep 21 Oct 05

Start End Sep 24 ● Oct 12 Oct 01 ● Oct 19

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EUROPEAN INSPIRATION 19 DAYS

10 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$3035 *

FROM

US$160 *PP/PD

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

#EUINSPIRATION

BURANO ITALY

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

AS REVIEWED BY RECENT CONTIKI TRAVELLERS ON FEEFO @ANDTHENKYLIEEE

54 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

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@BAGGY_MADS

CONTIKI.COM/INSPIRATION

@KENDALL_QUILL

Richelle Fernandes

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

TOP EXPERIENCES 26

NIGHTS IN HOTELS

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

18 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

18 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team, air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Volendam Dinner, Amsterdam F Burano Island Cruise & Dinner, Venice F Cabaret Show & Dinner, Paris

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• Special access Rome sightseeing tour

• Wine tasting in Tuscany

• Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide

START

7:30AM LONDON OR 6PM AMSTERDAM

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

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

NETHERLANDS

END

10AM PARIS CDG AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

ENGLAND

DAY 19 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)

BERLIN

AMSTERDAM

London Dresden

Dover Calais

BELGIUM

GERMANY

END

Valley of the Somme

19 17

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

Edam

START

PARIS

PRAGUE CZECH REP

Dachau

FRANCE

MUNICH

7 Tyrol

SWITZ

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

AUSTRIA

Burgundy Region

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

LUCERNE

Brenner Pass

Swiss Alps Lake Como

VENICE

ITALY Pisa

13 FLORENCE

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

Chianti Region

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

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

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

ROME Vatican City

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

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBAP

US$3495 Start End Apr 15 May03 Apr 29 May17 WINTER 2018/19

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

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

US$3585 Start End May06 May24

CODE: WWAP

US$3675 Start End May20 Jun 07 May27 Jun 14 Jun 03 Jun 21

Start Jun 12

End Jun 30

US$3819 Start End Jun 17 Jul 05 Jun 24 Jul 12 Jun 26 Jul 14

Start Jul 01 Jul 03 Jul 08

End Jul 19 Jul 21 Jul 26

Start Jan 14

End Feb 01

Start Jul 22 Jul 29 Aug 05

End Aug 09 Aug 16 Aug 23

US$3675 Start End Aug 19 Sep 06 Aug 26 Sep 13 Sep 09 Sep 27

Start End Sep 16 ● Oct 04 Sep 18 ● Oct 06 Sep 25 ● Oct 13

Start End Sep 27 ● Oct 15 Sep 30 ● Oct 18

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

US$3125 Start End Nov 19 Dec 07 Nov 26 Dec 14 Dec 03 ★ Dec 21

Start End Dec 10 ★ Dec 28

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

Start Dec 29 2019 Jan 04

End Jan 16

Jan 22

US$3035 Start End Feb 04 Feb 22 Feb 25 Mar 15 Mar 04 Mar 22

US$3095 Start End Mar 18 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). BBAP - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$909. WWAP - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$795. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am (6:45am in winter) in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● These trips will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.

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DISCOVERER

EUROPEAN VISTA 21 DAYS

11 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$3295 *

FROM

US$157 *PP/PD

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

#EUVISTA

VENICE ITALY

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

AS REVIEWED BY RECENT CONTIKI TRAVELLERS ON FEEFO @ALYCE89

56 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

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@BRITTAWOODMAN

CONTIKI.COM/VISTA

@DANIELBARNES90

Daniel Giosserano

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

TOP EXPERIENCES 30

NIGHTS IN HOTELS

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

20 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

20 breakfasts (B), 10 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team, air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Cabaret Show & Dinner, Paris F Gondola Ride, Venice F Bike Ride & BBQ Lunch (Summer departures only), Tyrol

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide

• Special access Rome sightseeing tour

END

10AM AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

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

START

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

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

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

NETHERLANDS Edam

7:30AM LONDON OR 5PM PARIS

ENGLAND

21 19

END

AMSTERDAM

GERMANY

London Dover

BELGIUM

Calais

Valley of the Somme

PARIS

PRAGUE

RHINE VALLEY

START

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

CZECH REP Dachau

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

MUNICH 14 Burgundy Region SWITZ

FRANCE

TYROL

VIENNA

AUSTRIA

LUCERNE

Brenner Pass Swiss Alps

ITALY

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

VENICE

Apennine Mountains

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

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

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

Pisa

FLORENCE

Monaco

FRENCH RIVIERA 8

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

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

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

ROME

Vatican City

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

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

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBHV

US$3879 Start End Apr 07 Apr 27 Apr 28 May18 WINTER 2018/19

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

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON

US$3979 Start End May12 Jun 01 CODE: WWHT

US$4085 Start End May19 Jun 08 May26 Jun 15

Start Jun 02 Jun 09

End Jun 22 Jun 29

US$4265 Start End Jun 16 Jul 06 Jun 25 Jul 15

Start Jun 30 Jul 07

End Jul 20 Jul 27

Start Jul 21 Aug 04

End Aug 10 Aug 24

US$4085 Start End Aug 18 Sep 07 Aug 25 Sep 14

Start 2019 Jan 14

US$3295 Start End Jan 21 Feb 10 Feb 11 Mar 03

Start Mar 04

End Mar 24

US$3359 Start End Mar 18 Apr 07

Start End Sep 08 Sep 28 Sep 12 ● Oct 02

Start End Sep 15 ● Oct 05 Sep 22 ● Oct 12

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON

US$3395 Start End Nov 26 Dec 16 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

End

Feb 03

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

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DISCOVERER

EUROPEAN TRAIL 23 DAYS

14 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$3299 *

FROM

US$144 *PP/PD

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

EDAM THE NETHERLANDS

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

NIGHTS IN HOSTELS 22 nights quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 22 breakfasts (B), 11 dinners (D)

DAY 1 London to Amsterdam Join the Team this morning in London, or this afternoon in Amsterdam. By night, we will unite to explore Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses. (D)

END

ESSENTIALS See p.176 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 • Bike tour of, Edam (Summer Only) • Visit Auschwitz & Birkenau Concentration Camps

DAY 23 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)

End Apr 22 May06 May13 May20

#EUTRAIL

WINTER 2018/19

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

US$3605 Start End May05 May27 May12 Jun 03

CODE: WWEL

US$3395 Start Nov 03 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 19

START

ENGLAND London Dover

DAY 21 - 22 Paris Today a drive past Burgundy will take us to two nights in Paris - Oui merci! Here we’ll marvel at monuments between boutique shopping & countless baguettes. (B,D)(B) F Cabaret Show with Champagne DAY 19 - 20 Swiss Alps We’ll see the Leaning Tower of Pisa & Lake Como on our drive into the Swiss Alps. Two days of chocolate & a breathtaking mountain setting. (B,D)(B,D)

NETHERLANDS Edam

POLAND

GERMANY

BERLIN

AMSTERDAM Calais

BELGIUM

Dresden

PRAGUE 5

END

Kutná Hora

21 23

PARIS

KRAKOW

Auschwitz CZECH REP

SLOVAKIA Banska Bystrica

VIENNA 7 AUSTRIA

SWITZ

SWISS ALPS

VENICE

SLOVENIA

BUDAPEST

DAY 9 - 10 Krakow We’ll take a sombre visit to Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Then stroll markets, absorb the lively culture, & explore the Old Town. (B,D)(B) F Salt Mines Tour DAY 11 - 12 Budapest After visiting Slovakia’s charismatic Banská Bystrica, we’ll arrive in Budapest. From a Royal Palace to a gothic church, we’ll bounce across the river to Buda & Pest. (B)(B) F Past & Present Tour DAY 13 Ljubljana In Slovenia’s capital, we’ll meander through a vibrant student scene, greeting monuments & exploring the old town. (B) DAY 14 Venice Driving through the enchanted Julian Alps, we’ll make our way to Venice. Here we’ll fall head over heels. (B)

HUNGARY

DAY 15 - 16 Rome We’ll leave 13 Venice & dart through the Apennine LJUBLJANA Mountains in search of Rome. Places visited (B,D)(B,D) 17 FLORENCE DAY 17 - 18 Florence Today we’ll 1 Itinerary day F Locally guided tour of the Vatican watch grapevines roll over hills through Optional start city museums rural Umbria en route to Florence. A local 15 ROME Optional end city Guide will lead us through the secret Vatican City streets to the Duomo Cathedral. (B,D)(B) Optional start/end city FRANCE

ITALY Pisa

H O W MUC H & W H EN US$3695 Start May19 May26 Jun 02 Jun 04 Jun 09

CODE: CCEL

End Jun 10 Jun 17 Jun 24 Jun 26 Jul 01

Start Jun 11

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

End Jul 03

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

End Nov 25 Dec 02 Dec 09 Dec 11

DAY 5 - 6 Prague After a stop in Dresden, Prague will steal our hearts for two nights of castles, cathedrals & a quirky persona. (B,D)(B) F Prague Bike Tour DAY 7 - 8 Vienna A church made from over 40,000 human skeletons will be our last Czech site before entering Austria. In Vienna we’ll soak up schnaps, strudel, & palaces. (B)(B,D) F Schnaps Museum F A classic night out

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

10AM PARIS CDG AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

SUMMER 2018

US$3519 Start Mar 31 Apr 14 Apr 21 Apr 28

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

7:30AM LONDON OR 6PM AMSTERDAM

START

Start Nov 24 ★ Dec 01 ★ Dec 03 ★ Dec 08 ★

End Dec 16 Dec 23 Dec 25 Dec 30

Start End Dec 10 ★ Jan 01

US$3885 Start Jun 16 Jun 18 Jun 20 Jun 23 Jun 25

End Jul 08 Jul 10 Jul 12 Jul 15 Jul 17

Start Jun 27 Jun 30 Jul 02 Jul 04 Jul 07

End Jul 19 Jul 22 Jul 24 Jul 26 Jul 29

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$530 FOOD FUND

Start Jul 09 Jul 11 Jul 14 Jul 21 Jul 28

End Jul 31 Aug 02 Aug 05 Aug 12 Aug 19

Start Jul 30 Aug 04

End Aug 21 Aug 26

US$3299 Start Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 02 Feb 09

End Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24 Mar 03

US$3775 Start Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 20 Aug 25 Sep 01

End Sep 02 Sep 09 Sep 11 Sep 16 Sep 23

Start Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 09

End Mar 10 Mar 17 Mar 31

Start Sep 08 Sep 15 Sep 29 Oct 06

End Sep 30 Oct 07 Oct 21 Oct 28

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$510 FOOD FUND

US$3479 Start Dec 15 ★ Dec 17 ★ Dec 21 ★ Dec 23 ★

End Jan 06 Jan 08 Jan 12 Jan 14

Start Dec 27 Dec 29 Dec 31

End Jan 18 Jan 20 Jan 22

Start 2019 Jan 05 Jan 12

End

Jan 27 Feb 03

US$3365 Start End Mar 16 Apr 07

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

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8 DAYS

7 COUNTRIES

US$1245 *

FROM

DISCOVERER

EASTERN ROCKER US$156 *PP/PD

PARTY CITIES, CLASSICAL MASTERPIECES & A CHUNK OF EDAM CHEESE

PRAGUE CZECH REPUBLIC

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

NIGHTS IN HOSTELS 7 nights quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

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

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Volendam Dinner, Amsterdam F Historical Walking Tour, Berlin F Bike Tour, Prague (Summer only) NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house • See the site of Checkpoint Charlie

End Apr 07 Apr 21 Apr 28 May05

US$1295 Start End Oct 20 Oct 27 Oct 27 Nov 03

US$1279 Start Nov 03 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 19

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

Dresden

Dover

GERMANY BELGIUM

Calais

PRAGUE

FRANCE

Kutná Hora

CZECH REP

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)

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

VIENNA

AUSTRIA END 1

Places visited Itinerary day Optional start city

H O W MUC H & W H EN

US$1305 Start End May05 May12 May12 May19

CODE: WWLV

AMSTERDAM

London

END

US$1339 Start May19 May26 Jun 02 Jun 04 Jun 09

CODE: CCLV

End May26 Jun 02 Jun 09 Jun 11 Jun 16

Start Jun 11

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH VIENNA

End Jun 18

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH VIENNA

End Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 Nov 26

Start Nov 24 Dec 01 Dec 03 ★ Dec 08 ★

End Dec 01 Dec 08 Dec 10 Dec 15

US$1409 Start Jun 16 Jun 18 Jun 20 Jun 23 Jun 25

End Jun 23 Jun 25 Jun 27 Jun 30 Jul 02

Start Jun 27 Jun 30 Jul 02 Jul 04 Jul 07

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$150 FOOD FUND

End Jul 04 Jul 07 Jul 09 Jul 11 Jul 14

Start Jul 09 Jul 11 Jul 14 Jul 21 Jul 28

End Jul 16 Jul 18 Jul 21 Jul 28 Aug 04

Start 2019 Jan 05 Jan 12

End

Start Jul 30 Aug 04

End Aug 06 Aug 11

US$1245 Start Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 02 Feb 09

End Jan 26 Feb 02 Feb 09 Feb 16

US$1369 Start Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 20 Aug 25 Sep 01

End Aug 18 Aug 25 Aug 27 Sep 01 Sep 08

Start Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 09

End Feb 23 Mar 02 Mar 16

Start Sep 08 Sep 15 Sep 29 Oct 06

End Sep 15 Sep 22 Oct 06 Oct 13

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$170 FOOD FUND

Start End Dec 10 ★ Dec 17

US$1315 Start Dec 15 ★ Dec 17 ★ Dec 21 ★ Dec 23

End Dec 22 Dec 24 Dec 28 Dec 30

Start Dec 27 Dec 29 Dec 31

End Jan 03 Jan 05 Jan 07

Jan 12 Jan 19

US$1269 Start End Mar 16 Mar 23

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

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WINTER 2018/19

NETHERLANDS Edam 1

START

ENGLAND

SUMMER 2018

US$1275 Start Mar 31 Apr 14 Apr 21 Apr 28

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

7:30AM LONDON OR 6PM AMSTERDAM

START

DISCOVERER

EASTERN TRAIL 9 DAYS | 7 COUNTRIES |

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

NIGHTS IN HOSTELS 8 nights quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

START

US$1399 * |

FROM

POLAND Auschwitz 2

6PM VIENNA START

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

KRAKOW

CZECH REP

VIENNA

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

Banska Bystrica SLOVAKIA

BUDAPEST

AUSTRIA

HUNGARY

SLOVENIA

VENICE

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

US$156 *PP/PD

FROM

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

LJUBLJANA

7 ITALY END

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

ROME

Places visited Itinerary day

END

12:30PM ROME

H O W MUC H & W H EN 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 of Venice

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SUMMER 2018

CODE: CCVR

US$1449 Start End Apr 07 Apr 15 Apr 21 Apr 29 Apr 28 May06

WINTER 2018/19

START VIENNA & FINISH ROME

US$1485 Start End May05 May13 May12 May20

CODE: WWVR

US$1525 Start May19 May26 Jun 02 Jun 09 Jun 11

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US$1605 Start Jun 16 Jun 18 Jun 23 Jun 25 Jun 27 Jun 30

End May27 Jun 03 Jun 10 Jun 17 Jun 19

End Jun 24 Jun 26 Jul 01 Jul 03 Jul 05 Jul 08

Start Jul 02 Jul 04 Jul 07 Jul 09 Jul 11 Jul 14

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End Aug 19 Aug 26 Sep 02 Sep 04 Sep 09 Sep 16

Start Sep 15 Sep 22 Oct 06 Oct 13

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US$1399 Start Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 02 Feb 09

End Jan 27 Feb 03 Feb 10 Feb 17

Start Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 02

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TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$150 FOOD FUND

START VIENNA & FINISH ROME

US$1459 Start End Oct 27 Nov 04

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

US$1429 Start End Mar 16 Mar 24 Mar 23 Mar 31

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

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Start End Dec 28 ★ Jan 05 Dec 30 Jan 07 2019 Jan 03 Jan 11

Start Jan 05 Jan 07 Jan 12

End Jan 13 Jan 15 Jan 20

WESTERN ROCKER 8 DAYS | 5 COUNTRIES

W H AT Y O U NE E D TO KNO W 7

NIGHTS IN HOSTEL 7 nights quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

FROM

US$1245 * |

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

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

FROM

US$156 *PP/PD DAY 4 - 5 Swiss Alps The Leaning Tower of Pisa & Lake Como will mark our drive from Italy into the Swiss Calais Alps. Two nights of Swiss chocolate & a breathtaking mountain setting will Valley of the Somme be ours to lap up until departure. 8 6 PARIS (B,D)(B,D)

ENGLAND Dover London

END

Burgundy Region FRANCE

END

SWITZ

#WESTERNROCKER

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Cabaret Show with Champagne, Paris F Swiss Mountain, Swiss Alps F Guided Tour of the Vatican, Rome

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • See St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City • Explore Florence on foot with our local guide

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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)

Places visited Itinerary day Optional end city

START

Lake Como ITALY

10AM PARIS CDG AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON START

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

SWISS ALPS

Pisa

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

FLORENCE

ROME 1

Vatican City

6PM ROME

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)

H O W MUC H & W H EN SUMMER 2018

CODE: CCRT

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WINTER 2018/19

US$1275 Start Nov 04 Nov 11 Nov 18 Nov 25

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CODE: WWRT

US$1369 Start May20 May27 Jun 03 Jun 10

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US$1435 Start Jun 17 Jun 19 Jun 24 Jun 26 Jul 01 Jul 03

START ROME & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

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End Jan 06

Jan 08 Jan 12

Start Jan 07 Jan 11 Jan 13 Jan 15

End Jan 14 Jan 18 Jan 20 Jan 22

US$1245 Start Jan 20 Jan 27 Feb 03 Feb 10

US$1265 Start End Mar 24 Mar 31 Mar 31 Apr 07

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

16 DAYS

12 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2399 *

DISCOVERER

TRAIL TO ROME US$150 *PP/PD

FROM

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

BERLIN GERMANY

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

NIGHTS IN HOSTELS 15 nights quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

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

NETHERLANDS Edam

START

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

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Locally guided tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau concentration camps

DAY 16 Rome Time to give your travel pals a kiss on each cheek; you’ll feel very at home in Europe by the end of this trip. (B) DAY 15 Rome With our newfound appetite for all things Italian, we’ll leave Venice & dart through the Apennine Mountains in search of Rome. Here we will visit historic monuments in a whirl of Vespas, pasta & culture. (B,D) DAY 14 Venice Driving through the enchanted Julian Alps, we’ll make our way to the fairytale setting of Venice. Here we’ll fall head over heels for the “floating city,” charmed by its artistic palazzi & maze of canals. (B)

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WINTER 2018/19

CODE: WWTR

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CODE: CCTR

Banska Bystrica SLOVAKIA

VIENNA 7 BUDAPEST 11

AUSTRIA ITALY

SLOVENIA

HUNGARY

13 LJUBLJANA

VENICE DAY 11 - 12 Budapest After visiting Slovakia’s charismatic Banská Bystrica, Apennine Mountains we’ll arrive in the ‘Paris of the East.’ From Places visited a Royal Palace to a gothic church, we’ll 1 Itinerary day bounce across the river split city of hilltop Optional start city Buda & bustling Pest, being allured by END the city for two nights. (B)(B) 15 16 ROME F Past & Present tour

End Jun 03 Jun 10 Jun 17 Jun 19 Jun 24

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH ROME

Start Jun 11

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH ROME

End Nov 18 Nov 25 Dec 02 Dec 04

Kutna Hora

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

DAY 5 - 6 Prague After a stop in Dresden we’ll find ourselves in the Czech Republic, within a medieval maze of cobblestone streets. Prague will steal our hearts for two nights with castles, cathedrals & a quirky persona. (B,D)(B) F Prague bike tour DAY 7 - 8 Vienna A church made from over 40,000 human skeletons will be our last Czech site before entering Austria. In Vienna, we’ll soak up schnaps, strudel & visit the city’s prides – its palaces. Music, architecture & a lively café scene; we’ll get amongst all of it. (B)(B,D) F Schnaps Museum DAY 9 - 10 Krakow Paying tribute to Poland’s tumultuous past, we’ll take a sombre visit to Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Then we’ll switch things up uncovering the country’s buzzing present day setting, strolling markets, absorbing the vivacious culture & exploring the medieval Old Town. (B,D)(B) F Salt Mines tour

Start Nov 24 Dec 01 Dec 03 ★ Dec 08 ★

End Dec 09 Dec 16 Dec 18 Dec 23

End Jun 26

US$2795 Start Jun 16 Jun 18 Jun 20 Jun 23 Jun 25

End Jul 01 Jul 03 Jul 05 Jul 08 Jul 10

Start Jun 27 Jun 30 Jul 02 Jul 04 Jul 07

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$330 FOOD FUND

End Jul 12 Jul 15 Jul 17 Jul 19 Jul 22

Start Jul 09 Jul 11 Jul 14 Jul 21 Jul 28

End Jul 24 Jul 26 Jul 29 Aug 05 Aug 12

Start Jan 05 Jan 12

End Jan 20 Jan 27

Start Jul 30 Aug 04

End Aug 14 Aug 19

US$2399 Start Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 02 Feb 09

End Feb 03 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24

US$2715 Start Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 20 Aug 25 Sep 01

End Aug 26 Sep 02 Sep 04 Sep 09 Sep 16

Start Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 09

End Mar 03 Mar 10 Mar 24

Start Sep 08 Sep 15 Sep 29 Oct 06

End Sep 23 Sep 30 Oct 14 Oct 21

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Start End Dec 10 ★ Dec 25

US$2529 Start Dec 15 ★ Dec 17 ★ Dec 21 ★ Dec 23

End Dec 30 Jan 01 Jan 05 Jan 07

Start Dec 27 Dec 29 Dec 31 2019

End Jan 11 Jan 13 Jan 15

US$2445 Start End Mar 16 Mar 31

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

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KRAKOW CZECH REP

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

H O W MUC H & W H EN SUMMER 2018

US$2529 Start Mar 31 Apr 14 Apr 21 Apr 28

POLAND

Auschwitz

PRAGUE 5

FRANCE

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

Dresden

GERMANY BELGIUM

Calais

12:30PM ROME

3 BERLIN

AMSTERDAM

London

Dover

END

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

7:30AM LONDON OR 6PM AMSTERDAM

START

DISCOVERER

TRAIL TO LONDON 16 DAYS

11 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2399 *

US$150 *PP/PD

FROM

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

VENICE ITALY

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

NIGHTS IN HOSTELS 15 nights quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

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

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

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

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Private boat through the canals of Venice

END

10AM PARIS CDG AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

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 Today a drive past the vineyards of Burgundy will take us to two nights in Paris - Oui merci! Once in the city of lights & love, we’ll marvel at monuments between boutique shopping & countless baguettes. (B,D)(B) F Cabaret show with Champagne DAY 12 - 13 Swiss Alps The Leaning Tower of Pisa & Lake Como will mark our drive from Italy into the Swiss Alps. Two nights of Swiss chocolate & a breathtaking mountain setting will be ours to lap up until departure. (B,D)(B,D) DAY 10 - 11 Florence Today we’ll move out of Rome in search of Florence, watching grapevines roll over hills through rural Umbria en route. Once in Florence, a Local Guide will lead us through the secret streets & sacred art surrounding the majestic Duomo cathedral. (B,D)(B)

#TRAILTOLONDON

WINTER 2018/19

US$2495 Start End Oct 27 Nov 11

US$2609 Start End May05 May20 May12 May27

CODE: WWVL

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

6PM VIENNA

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

ENGLAND London Dover Calais

POLAND

CZECH REP

Valley of the Somme

16 14 PARIS

VIENNA 1

Burgundy Region FRANCE

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

KRAKOW

Auschwitz

START END

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

SWITZ

SWISS ALPS

Lake Como

AUSTRIA

VENICE ITALY

SLOVENIA

6 LJUBLJANA

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

Pisa 10 FLORENCE DAY 8 - 9 Rome With our newfound appetite for all things Italian, we’ll leave Venice & dart through the 8 ROME Vatican City Apennine Mountains in search of Rome. Here we will spend two nights visiting historic monuments & ticking off the world’s smallest country, the Vatican Places visited City. (B,D)(B,D) 1 Itinerary day F Locally guided tour of the Vatican Optional end city Museums

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

H O W MUC H & W H EN SUMMER 2018

US$2545 Start End Apr 07 Apr 22 Apr 21 May06 Apr 28 May13

START

US$2675 Start May19 May26 Jun 02 Jun 09 Jun 11

CODE: CCVL

End Jun 03 Jun 10 Jun 17 Jun 24 Jun 26

START VIENNA & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

US$2809 Start Jun 16 Jun 18 Jun 23 Jun 25 Jun 27

START VIENNA & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

End Nov 18 Nov 25 Dec 02 Dec 09

Start Nov 26 ★ Dec 01 ★ Dec 08 ★ Dec 10 ★

End Dec 11 Dec 16 Dec 23 Dec 25

US$2525 Start Dec 15 ★ Dec 17 ★ Dec 22 ★ Dec 24 ★

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Start Jun 30 Jul 02 Jul 04 Jul 07 Jul 09

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Start Jul 11 Jul 14 Jul 16 Jul 18 Jul 21

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US$2399 Start Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 02 Feb 09

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US$2729 Start Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25 Aug 27 Sep 01

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Start Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 02

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Start End Dec 28 ★ Jan 12 Dec 30 Jan 14 2019 Jan 03 Jan 18

Start Jan 05 Jan 07 Jan 12

End Jan 20 Jan 22 Jan 27

US$2445 Start End Mar 16 Mar 31 Mar 23 Apr 07

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

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25 DAYS

11 COUNTRIES

US$3459 *

FROM

DISCOVERER

EUROPEAN QUEST US$139 *PP/PD

A HOT LAP AROUND THE SUN-SOAKED MEDITERRANEAN

CINQUE TERRE ITALY

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

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7:30AM LONDON OR 5PM PARIS

START

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Cabaret Show, Paris F Cruise around the Isle of Capri, Sorrento (summer only) F Eagle’s Nest, Salzburg (summer only) NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour • Train along the Cinque Terre • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide

WINTER 2018/19

CODE: WWEQ

Dresden GERMANY

BELGIUM

PRAGUE

CZECH REP

PARIS SALZBURG

Loire Valley

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

BERLIN

AMSTERDAM

Calais

Valley of the Somme

18 AUSTRIA

END

10AM AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

DAY 25 Amsterdam Take your complimentary transfer to Schiphol Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or to central London, it will be sad goodbyes when our trip comes to an end. (B) DAY 23 - 24 Amsterdam Beyond the city skirts we’ll cycle past windmills & Dutch countryside. (B,D)(B) F Canal cruise

FRANCE Verona

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

BORDEAUX CINQUE ITALY TERRE 10

SAN SEBASTIAN 4

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

Pisa Monaco

St-Jean-de-Luz Pyrenees Mountains

Zaragoza

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

VENICE

FLORENCE

BARCELONA

DAY 14 - 15 Rome We’ll head to Rome via Pompeii. Here we will visit monuments in a whirl of Vespas, pasta & culture. (B,D)(B) F Guided tour of the city of Pompeii F Guided tour of Vatican F Cooking class & dinner DAY 12 - 13 Sorrento With two nights here, laze under a striped umbrella or roam the Isle of Capri. (B)(B,D)

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

NICE

SPAIN

ROME Vatican City Pompeii

SORRENTO

DAY 21 - 22 Berlin Go deep into the city’s creative culture, hopping from bars to galleries & historic sites. (B,D)(B) F Walking tour of Berlin DAY 19 - 20 Prague Two nights of castles, cathedrals & quirky personality. (B,D)(B) F Nuclear bunker tour DAY 18 Salzburg Home to Mozart & The Sound of Music, there is no shortage of culture to explore. (B)

Isle of Capri

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

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CODE: CCEQ

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START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON

US$4089 Start Jun 15 Jun 20 Jun 22 Jun 27

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START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON

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

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End

Jan 28 Feb 04

Start Jan 18

End Feb 11

US$3459 Start End Jan 25 Feb 18 Feb 08 Mar 04 Feb 22 Mar 18

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

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25 23

START

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

SUMMER 2018

US$3765 Start End May04 May28 May11 Jun 04

NETHERLANDS Edam

END

London Dover

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

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

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

US$3679 Start End Mar 30 Apr 23 Apr 13 May07 Apr 27 May21

ENGLAND

DISCOVERER

WESTERN QUEST 8 DAYS

3 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$1175 *

FROM

US$147 *PP/PD

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

BARCELONA SPAIN

7:30AM LONDON OR 5PM PARIS

START

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W NIGHTS IN HOSTELS 7 nights quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

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

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

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

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

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)

#WESTERNQUEST

WINTER 2018/19

US$1219 Start End Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct 26 Nov 02

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)

START

Valley of the Somme

1 PARIS

Places visited Itinerary day Optional start city

Loire Valley

FRANCE

END

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

3 BORDEAUX

SAN 4 SEBASTIAN

9AM BARCELONA

St-Jean-de-Luz

Zaragoza END DAY 4 - 5 San Sebastian For two nights we’ll drift between sea 6 8 dips & pintxos bar in the picturesque BARCELONA coastal town of San Sebastian. The SPAIN 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

H O W MUC H & W H EN

US$1255 Start End May04 May11 May11 May18

CODE: WWWQ

Calais

SUMMER 2018

US$1225 Start End Mar 30 Apr 06 Apr 13 Apr 20 Apr 27 May04

ENGLAND London Dover

US$1295 Start May18 May23 May25 Jun 01

CODE: CCWQM

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Start Jun 06 Jun 08 Jun 13

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH BARCELONA

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

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH BARCELONA

End Jun 13 Jun 15 Jun 20

US$1359 Start Jun 15 Jun 20 Jun 22 Jun 27

End Jun 22 Jun 27 Jun 29 Jul 04

Start Jun 29 Jul 04 Jul 06 Jul 11

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Start Jul 13 Jul 18 Jul 20 Jul 25

End Jul 20 Jul 25 Jul 27 Aug 01

Start Jan 18

End Jan 25

Start Jul 27 Aug 03 Aug 08 Aug 10

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US$1309 Start Aug 15 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31

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Start Mar 01 Mar 08

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Start End Dec 14 ★ Dec 21

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

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End

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

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CINQUE TERRE

Pyrenees Mountains

NICE

END

ROME

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Barcelona

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

5 7:15AM BARCELONA

Pompeii

SORRENTO

Capri

START

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

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

Places visited Itinerary day

9AM ROME

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

END

Vatican City

SPAIN

START

H O W MUC H & W H EN SUMMER 2018

CODE: CCMQM

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CODE: WWMQ

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US$1345 Start End Mar 01 Mar 09 Mar 08 Mar 16

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START BARCELONA & FINISH ROME

US$1465 Start End May04 May12 May11 May19

US$1509 Start May18 May25 May30 Jun 01 Jun 08 Jun 13

US$1595 Start Jun 15 Jun 20 Jun 22 Jun 27 Jun 29 Jul 04

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Start Jul 27 Aug 01 Aug 03 Aug 10

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Start 2019 Jan 05 Jan 11

End

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Start Jan 18

End Jan 26

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START BARCELONA & FINISH ROME

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End Jun 23 Jun 28 Jun 30 Jul 05 Jul 07 Jul 12

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

Jan 13 Jan 19

US$1345 Start End Jan 25 Feb 02 Feb 01 Feb 09 Feb 15 Feb 23

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

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FLORENCE 4

Pisa

Monaco

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

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Day trip to the Isle of Capri • Special access Rome sightseeing tour

ITALY

NIGHTS IN HOSTEL 8 nights quad-share hostel accommodation

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Monaco Dinner, Monaco F Cruise around the Isle of Capri (Summer only), Sorrento F Guided tour of the Vatican, Rome

US$150 *PP/PD

FROM

FRANCE

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

DISCOVERER

9 DAYS | 5 COUNTRIES |

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NETHERLANDS Edam

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Dresden Calais BELGIUM

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

Verona

START

7:15AM ROME

AUSTRIA

1 VENICE

Places visited Itinerary day Optional end city

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)

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

START

Rome

H O W MUC H & W H EN SUMMER 2018

CODE: CCQEM

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START ROME & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON

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WINTER 2018/19

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

CODE: WWQE

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US$1705 Start Jun 16 Jun 21 Jun 23 Jun 28 Jun 30 Jul 05

START ROME & FINISH AMSTERDAM 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 Jan 08

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$120 FOOD FUND

End Jun 25 Jun 30 Jul 02 Jul 07 Jul 09 Jul 14

Start Jul 07 Jul 12 Jul 14 Jul 19 Jul 21 Jul 26

End Jul 16 Jul 21 Jul 23 Jul 28 Jul 30 Aug 04

Start Jul 28 Aug 02 Aug 04 Aug 09

End Aug 06 Aug 11 Aug 13 Aug 18

US$1635 Start Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 23 Aug 25 Aug 30 Sep 01

End Aug 20 Aug 27 Sep 01 Sep 03 Sep 08 Sep 10

Start Sep 08 Sep 15 Sep 22 Sep 29 Oct 13 Oct 20

Start Feb 09 Feb 23 Mar 09

End Feb 18 Mar 04 Mar 18

US$1519 Start End Mar 16 Mar 25 Mar 23 Apr 01 Mar 30 Apr 08

End Sep 17 Sep 24 Oct 01 Oct 08 Oct 22 Oct 29

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$120 FOOD FUND

End

Jan 14 Jan 17

Start Jan 13

End Jan 22

US$1489 Start End Jan 19 Jan 28 Jan 26 Feb 04 Feb 02 Feb 11

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

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ITALY

• Private motorboat ride to the historic islands of Venice • Explore windmills, canals & dijks by bike through cheese making Edam (summer only)

PRAGUE 4

SALZBURG 3

FRANCE

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Gondola Ride, Venice F Eagle’s Nest, Salzburg (summer only) F Volendam Dinner, Amsterdam

6 BERLIN

GERMANY

AMSTERDAM

London Dover

DAY 10 Amsterdam to London 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)

US$149 *PP/PD

DISCOVERER

QUEST TO ROME 16 DAYS

6 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2285 *

FROM

US$143 *PP/PD

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

ROME ITALY

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

NIGHTS IN HOSTELS 15 nights quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 15 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Cabaret Show, Paris F Flamenco Show with Dinner, Barcelona F Cruise around the Isle of Capri (Summer only), Sorrento NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

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backstreets & Gothic Quarter

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WINTER 2018/19

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

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

Valley of the Somme

Places visited Itinerary day Optional start city

St-Jean-de-Luz Pyrenees Mountains

Monaco

Vatican City

NICE END

Zaragoza SPAIN

14 16

BARCELONA

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

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

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

ROME Pompeii

SORRENTO

Isle of Capri

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

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

H O W MUC H & W H EN

US$2429 Start End May04 May19 May11 May26

CODE: WWQR

START

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

SUMMER 2018

US$2385 Start End Mar 30 Apr 14 Apr 13 Apr 28 Apr 27 May12

London Dover

7:30AM LONDON OR 5PM PARIS

1 PARIS DAY 2 Paris Explore hidden coffee DAY 14 - 15 Rome shops or grab a bike & find a picnic Indulging our newfound appetite for spot by the Eiffel Tower; the day will be all things Italian, we’ll leave Sorrento Loire Valley yours. (B) via ancient Pompeii in search of F Parisian dinner Rome. Here we will spend two nights FRANCE visiting historic monuments in a whirl of Vespas, pasta & culture. (B,D)(B) 3 BORDEAUX CINQUE ITALY F Guided tour of Pompeii TERRE 10 F Guided tour of the Vatican SAN Pisa 11 FLORENCE F Cooking class & dinner SEBASTIAN

Night’ tour

START

ENGLAND

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)

• Exclusive ‘Paris by • Explore Barcelona’s

9AM ROME

US$2515 Start May18 May23 May25 Jun 01

CODE: CCQRM

End Jun 02 Jun 07 Jun 09 Jun 16

Start Jun 06 Jun 08 Jun 13

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH ROME

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Start Nov 23 Nov 30 Dec 07

End Dec 08 Dec 15 Dec 22

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH ROME

End Jun 21 Jun 23 Jun 28

US$2635 Start Jun 15 Jun 20 Jun 22 Jun 27

End Jun 30 Jul 05 Jul 07 Jul 12

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$250 FOOD FUND

Start Jun 29 Jul 04 Jul 06 Jul 11

End Jul 14 Jul 19 Jul 21 Jul 26

Start Jul 13 Jul 18 Jul 20 Jul 25

End Jul 28 Aug 02 Aug 04 Aug 09

End

Start Jan 18

End Feb 02

Start Jul 27 Aug 03 Aug 08 Aug 10

End Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 23 Aug 25

US$2539 Start Aug 15 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31

End Aug 30 Sep 01 Sep 08 Sep 15

Start Mar 01 Mar 08

End Mar 16 Mar 23

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TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$290 FOOD FUND

Start End Dec 14 ★ Dec 29

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

Start 2019 Jan 04 Jan 11

Jan 19 Jan 26

US$2285 Start End Jan 25 Feb 09 Feb 08 Feb 23 Feb 22 Mar 09

US$2325 Start End Mar 15 Mar 30

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

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18 DAYS

11 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2589 *

DISCOVERER

QUEST TO LONDON US$144 *PP/PD

FROM

A TASTY BLEND OF MEDITERRANEAN COASTLINES & EASTERN EUROPEAN CULTURE

BERLIN GERMANY

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 17

NIGHTS IN HOSTELS 17 nights quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 17 breakfasts (B), 7 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Eagle’s Nest (summer only), Salzburg F Historical Walking Tour, Berlin NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

DAY 11 Salzburg Pastel riverside terraces will mark our arrival into scenic Salzburg. Home to Mozart & The Sound of Music, there is no shortage of culture to explore in this city. (B) DAY 12 - 13 Prague Out of Austria, we’ll find ourselves in the Czech Republic, within a medieval maze of pretty cobblestone streets. (B,D)(B) F Bunker tour DAY 14 - 15 Berlin After a hop through Dresden, we’ll arrive in the cool capital of Berlin. Go deep into the city’s creative culture, hopping from bars to galleries & historic sites galore. (B,D)(B) F Historical walking tour DAY 16 - 17 Amsterdam Museums, cafēs & boutique clubs will keep us entertained in the eccentric city of Amsterdam. Beyond the city skirts we’ll take a morning cycle to a cheese farm & clog maker’s house, passing windmills & Dutch countryside at its finest. (B,D)(B) F Canal cruise

• Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Day trip to the Isle of Capri • Special access Rome sightseeing tour

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CODE: WWQL

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CODE: CCQLM

London Dover Calais

END

GERMANY

BELGIUM

FRANCE

DAY 18 Amsterdam Whether you take your complimentary transfer to Schiphol Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or to central London, it will be sad goodbyes when our trip comes to an end. (B)

Dresden

PRAGUE 12

SALZBURG 11

CINQUE TERRE 3

Verona

CZECH REP

START

NICE Barcelona

9 VENICE

4 FLORENCE

Pisa

SPAIN

AUSTRIA

ITALY

1 Monaco

Pyrenees Mountains

START

14 BERLIN

10AM AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

ROME Vatican City Pompeii

SORRENTO 5

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

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

DAY 7 - 8 Rome We’ll leave Sorrento via ancient Pompeii. Here we will spend two nights visiting historic monuments in a whirl of Vespas, pasta & culture. (B,D)(B) F Guided tour of Pompeii F Guided tour of the Vatican F Cooking class & dinner DAY 5 - 6 Sorrento Boating, beautiful islands & a backdrop of cliff-edge houses – there’s nowhere in the world quite like Sorrento. With two nights, you’ll be free to laze under a striped umbrella or roam around the Isle of Capri. (B)(B,D) DAY 4 Florence After a visit to the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, we’ll cruise on towards Florence. (B)

Isle of Capri

7:15AM BARCELONA

End Jun 04 Jun 11 Jun 16 Jun 18 Jun 25

Start Jun 13

START BARCELONA & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON

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START BARCELONA & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON

US$2659 Start End Nov 02 Nov 19 Nov 09 Nov 26 Nov 16 Dec 03

18 16 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

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

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

Start End Nov 23 Dec 10 Nov 30 ★ Dec 17 Dec 07 ★ Dec 24

Start End Dec 14 ★ Dec 31

US$2995 Start Jun 15 Jun 20 Jun 22 Jun 27 Jun 29

End Jul 02 Jul 07 Jul 09 Jul 14 Jul 16

Start Jul 04 Jul 06 Jul 11 Jul 13 Jul 18

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$260 FOOD FUND

End Jul 21 Jul 23 Jul 28 Jul 30 Aug 04

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Start Jan 18

End Feb 04

Start Aug 10

End Aug 27

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Start 2019 Jan 05 Jan 11

End

US$2589 Start End Jan 25 Feb 11 Feb 01 Feb 18 Feb 15 Mar 04

Jan 22 Jan 28 * Prices above are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.176. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:15am in Barcelona & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or 6:30pm in London. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture - our 25-day European Quest trip. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a group of other travellers who are already travelling on these trips. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the group. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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NETHERLANDS

H O W MUC H & W H EN SUMMER 2018

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13 COUNTRIES

US$5345 *

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FLORENCE ITALY

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 27

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 25 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation + 2 nights on board ferries

INCLUDED MEALS 27 breakfasts (B), 13 dinners (D)

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

#EUPANORAMA

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour • Visit Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial • Explore Barcelona’s backstreets & Gothic Quarter

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

7:30AM LONDON OR 5PM PARIS

DAY 1 London to Paris Join the Contiki Team this morning in London or later in Paris. Hello Eiffel Tower! (D) DAY 2 Paris Today will be free for baguettes, shopping & all things French. (B) F Cabaret Dinner & Show

NETHERLANDS Edam

DAY 9 - 10 Rome Here we will spend two nights visiting historic monuments & the Vatican City. (B,D)(B) DAY 11 Sorrento Boating, beautiful islands, & a backdrop of cliff-edge houses – there’s nowhere quite like Sorrento. (B) F Visit Amalfi Coast & Positano

AMSTERDAM

Dover Calais

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

GERMANY Valley of the Somme

MUNICH

PARIS

BORDEAUX

Pisa

Carcassonne

AUSTRIA

FLORENCE ITALY

Vatican City

SORRENTO 11

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

BARCELONA

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

ADRIATIC SEA

ROME

SPAIN

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

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

VENICE

Monaco

FRENCH RIVIERA

Pyrenees Mountains

TYROL

Liechtenstein Dolomite 23 Lucerne Mountains

SWISS ALPS

Mauthausen

SWITZ

Château Chambord

VIENNA

FRANCE

Loire Valley

10AM AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

END

RHINE 25 VALLEY

BELGIUM

START

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

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

END

ENGLAND London

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

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

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

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Flamenco Show with Dinner, Barcelona F Captain’s Cruise, Corfu F Paragliding, Tyrol

START

Pompeii

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

Bari GREECE

CORFU

IONIAN SEA

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

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

US$5849 Start End Jun 18 Jul 15 Jun 25 Jul 22

Start Aug 06

DAY 17 - 18 Venice We’ll have two nights to meander through Venice’s artistic palazzi & be swept up by its undeniable charisma. (B)(B) F Gondola Ride DAY 16 Italy We’ll hit the waters & cruise the Adriatic by ferry onto Venice. (B)

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CODE: BBHM

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LOOKING FOR A TRAVEL EXPERIENCE THAT SPEAKS TO YOUR GREATEST PASSIONS? Want to spend your time nibbling your way down the Mediterranean coastline, or exploring Italy via chic, boutique hotels? Back by popular demand, our 2 refreshed Limited Edition trips, Munch & Boutique Local, will run for a second year running. But how do these differ from a regular Contiki? Well, they’re built around experiences designed to help you realise and unleash your biggest passions. EAT YOUR WAY AROUND THE MEDITERRANEAN Consider yourself a foodie whose travel plans consist of following your nose to discover the most local, authentic and exquisite food? Our Munch trip is for you. Journeying the divine Mediterranean coastline, you’ll spend your days alternatively exploring and tasting the region famed globally for its foodie offerings. And it doesn’t stop at the tasting; we’ll also have you cooking up a storm, courtesy of our food orientated experiences, not to mention learning what makes the food of the region so flippin’ magical, from our equally food obsessed (and culinary trained) Trip Managers. EXPLORE ITALY IN STYLE Do your passions lie more in discovering every quirk and nuance of a country, with a little side helping of cool living? If so, Boutique Local is probably for you. Deep diving into all of Italy’s glorious offerings by day, this trip adds the je ne sais quoi by staying exclusively in independent hotels. We’re talking Instagram worthy decor, crisp white sheets and breakfast spreads of dreams. I mean, if you’re gonna do Italy, you may as well do it in comfort, right? Read on for more

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NIGHTS IN HOTELS 12 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

@EATINGUPWITHTHEHANNASHIANS

@BURNTBOXLONDON

@EATINGUPWITHTHEHANNASHIANS

@AMANTEFALKENSTEIN

@HAYDEN_QUINN

INCLUDED MEALS 10 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D), including a VizEat dining experience

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

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

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

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

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

ITALY FRANCE Cinque Terre

AVIGNON 8

Monaco

Aix-enProvence

Pyrenees Mountains

PISA/ ITALIAN RIVERIA 5 3 FLORENCE

FRENCH RIVIERA

San Gimignano

Zaragoza

END

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

BARCELONA

13 11

START

ROME

#CONTIKIMUNCH

S U M M E R 2 018 CODE: BBMM

START MADRID

Start

Finish

Jun 23 Sep 1

US$ pp Jul 5 2999 Sep 13 2999

Madrid

Total Cost

Rome

FROM US$231 PER DAY

START

END

AFTER BREAKFAST

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

4:00PM ROME

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

Places visited Itinerary day

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

Vatican City

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

CHECK OUT #CONTIKIMUNCH FOR ALL THE TRAVELLERS’ MEMORIES FROM CONTIKI MUNCH 2017

SEE P.46 FOR FINER DETAILS

S U M M E R 2 018 CODE: BBMR

START ROME

Start

Finish

Jun 11 Aug 20

US$ pp Jun 23 2999 Sep 1 2999

Rome

Madrid

Total Cost

FROM US$231 PER DAY SEE P.46 FOR FINER DETAILS

boutique Local 12 DAYS

2 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2925 *

FROM

US$244 *PP/PD

THE LOCALS’ VIEW OF ITALY’S TRENDIEST CITIES, IN THE COMFIEST BOUTIQUE HOTELS W H AT Y O U N E E D TO KN OW

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 11 nights twin or triple-share boutique hotel accommodation BAGLIONI HOTEL REGINA ROME

HOTEL CONTINENTAL VENICE

HOTEL NH LA SPEZIA

LUXE BATHTIMES

VESPA RIDES FLORENCE

BOAT TRIPS LAKE COMO

INCLUDED MEALS 11 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

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

DAY 8 MILAN VIA LAKE GARDA Once sufficiently charmed by all things Venice, we’ll move on to Roman ruins & a fable like castle by Lake Garda. Once in the cool and cultured mecca of Milan, we’ll shop the arcade of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and enjoy the unsurpassed Italian elegance MILAN 8 of this city. (B) F Lake Cruise DAY 9 ITALIAN RIVIERA Trading our sleek city get up for some suave boating attire, we’ll move from Milan to the Italian Riviera. Here in the stunning Cinque Terre region, we’ll enjoy wine soaked mussels and watch a dreamy sunset by the water. (B)

9 Cinque Terre

ITALIAN RIVIERA Pisa

FLORENCE Chianti Region Apennine Mountains ITALY

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

END

AFTER BREAKFAST

12 1

ROME

Vatican City

START

Mt. Vesuvius Pompeii

4:00PM ROME

Isle of Capri

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

SORRENTO

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

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

S U M M E R 2 018 CO D E: B B I B Start

Rome

ION

Jun 20 Jul 29

Finish

Rome

Total Cost

Jul 1 Aug 9

US$ pp 2925 2925

FROM US$244 PER DAY 1

Places visited Itinerary day

SEE P.117 FOR FINER DETAILS

#BOUTIQUELOCAL

DAY 12 END ROME We’ll dive into one last team breakfast and say heartfelt goodbyes, wrap up our time on tour and prepare to return to the normality of our real lives. Making plans for another boutique trip is the only way to ease the pain. (B)

START END

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

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High Energy EXPLORE, PARTY, SLEEP, REPEAT OK crew, if you want to explore Europe’s biggest and best by day (we’re talking Amsterdam, Rome, Prague, Barcelona & Ibiza just to get you started) and then keep the good times rolling after dark, High Energy is probably your vibe. Designed for those who want to clock the miles in Europe whilst also shimmying and shaking to some of the best parties on the continent, High Energy is fast, vast and fabulous. Did we mention these are the only trips that stay in our Special Stopovers in summer? See that fabulous Château on the front of this brochure? That’s where you’ll be sleeping on a High Energy trip.

ARE YOU A HIGH ENERGY TRAVELLER? •

Are you equally excited by Europe’s most iconic sights, as the nightlife you know is the stuff of legends?

•

Do you want to see your budget go further whilst not compromising on the places you’ll visit?

•

Do you want to stay in some seriously unique accommodation, like a 16th Century French Château, an Austrian Gasthof, or our cosy cabins?

SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS FROM US$148 P/DAY HOTEL ACCOMMODATION FROM US$187 P/DAY Head to contiki.com/deals for all our latest promotions CONTIKI.COM/HIGH-ENERGY

72 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

H I GH

15 TRIPS FROM 9 - 45 DAYS

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HIGH ENERGY

IBIZA & BEYOND 9 DAYS

1 COUNTRY

FROM

US$1625 *

FROM

NE W

US$181 *PP/PD

ALL OUT SPANISH FLAVOUR MADE EVEN SWEETER BY A 3 NIGHT IBIZA SOJOURN

IBIZA SPAIN

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS/ HOSTELS 8 nights quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 8 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Flamenco Show & Tapas F Visit to Medieval Toledo F Valencia Cooking Class

#IBIZABEYOND

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Madrid City Tour • Barcelona Gothic Quarter Walking Tour

START

END

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

9AM MADRID

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

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

4:00PM BARCELONA

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

START END

MADRID

BARCELONA

1 MEDITERRANEAN SEA

SPAIN

VALENCIA

IBIZA

Denia

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

MIX & MATCH

See more & save more! This trip will Mix & Match with Spain, Morocco & Portugal p.121. You’ll save 5% with our Multi-trip discount. See p.13.

Places visited Itinerary day

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: CCIB

US$1625 Start End May06 May14

START BARCELONA & FINISH MADRID

US$1665 Start End May27 Jun 04

Start Jun 10

End Jun 18

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$140 FOOD FUND

US$1745 Start End Jun 24 Jul 02

Start Jul 01

End Jul 09

Start Jul 15

End Jul 23

Start Aug 12

End Aug 20

US$1685 Start End Aug 26 Sep 03

Start Sep 16

End Sep 24

74 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

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10 DAYS

8 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$1535 *

FROM

US$154 *PP/PD

DANCE, DRINK,EXPLORE & MAKE YOUR WAY THROUGH 8 COUNTRIES IN 10 DAYS

HIGH ENERGY

EUROPEAN HORIZON

PARIS FRANCE

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 9

NIGHTS IN CABINS & SPECIAL STOPOVERS Special Stopovers: 1 night Austrian Gasthof, 2 nights Swiss Chalet. 1 night Contiki Village, 4 nights hotel & 1 night hostel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 9 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Paragliding, Tyrol F Jungfrau Mountain, Swiss Alps F Cabaret Show, Paris

START

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

6:45AM LONDON OR 6PM AMSTERDAM

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

NETHERLANDS

START

GERMANY

Dover BELGIUM

Calais

END

10AM PARIS CDG AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

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

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

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

AMSTERDAM

St Goar

RHINE VALLEY

END

Valley of the Somme

PARIS

MUNICH

Burgundy Region SWITZ Lucerne

AUSTRIA

TYROL

FRANCE

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Exclusive ‘Paris by night’ sightseeing tour with champagne & escargot • Our legendary party nights

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

Brenner Pass

DAY 6 - 7 Swiss Alps Lake Como & SWISS Lake Como ALPS 5 lakeside Lucerne will mark our drive from Italy into the Swiss Alps. Then VENICE ITALY it’s two nights of Swiss chocolate, a breathtaking mountain setting, & the chance to ride the cog railway up Jungfrau Mountain – don’t mind if we do! (B,D)(B,D) Contiki Special Stopover

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

Places visited Itinerary day Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city Special Stopover

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: CCEH

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

US$1625 Start End May02 May11 May12 May21

US$1665 Start May17 May21 May27 May29 Jun 02 Jun 05

End May26 May30 Jun 05 Jun 07 Jun 11 Jun 14

Start Jun 09 Jun 12

End Jun 18 Jun 21

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$180 FOOD FUND

US$1745 Start Jun 15 Jun 18 Jun 21 Jun 24 Jun 25 Jun 28

End Jun 24 Jun 27 Jun 30 Jul 03 Jul 04 Jul 07

Start Jun 29 Jul 01 Jul 02 Jul 10 Jul 14 Jul 19

End Jul 08 Jul 10 Jul 11 Jul 19 Jul 23 Jul 28

Start Jul 24 Jul 26 Jul 30 Aug 01 Aug 06 Aug 08

End Aug 02 Aug 04 Aug 08 Aug 10 Aug 15 Aug 17

Start Aug 15 Aug 17 Aug 18

End Aug 24 Aug 26 Aug 27

US$1685 Start Aug 23 Aug 25 Aug 30 Sep 02 Sep 07 Sep 13

End Sep 01 Sep 03 Sep 08 Sep 11 Sep 16 Sep 22

Start End Sep 20 ● Sep 29 Sep 22 ● Oct 01

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

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#EUHORIZON

US$1535 Start End Apr 07 Apr 16 Apr 18 Apr 27

EUROPEAN HIGHLIGHTS 14 DAYS

9 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2185 *

FROM

US$157 *PP/PD

2 WEEKS SEEING THE BEST OF EUROPE PLUS A STAY IN OUR 16TH CENTURY CHATEAU

#EUHIGHLIGHTS

EDAM THE NETHERLANDS

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

AS REVIEWED BY RECENT CONTIKI TRAVELLERS ON FEEFO @JAKENICC

76 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

Read more at contiki.com/reviews

@MADDYDAVIES

CONTIKI.COM/HIGHLIGHTS

@TEAGS_RACHELE

Savannah Klerck

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 18

NIGHTS IN SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS Special Stopovers: 1 night French Château, 4 nights Contiki Villages, 7 nights hotel, & 1 night hostel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

13 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team plus exclusive On-site Team at Special Stopovers and Cabin villages. Air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Cabaret Show, Paris F Guided tour of the Vatican, Rome F Gondola ride, Venice

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

14 12

END

ENGLAND

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

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

AMSTERDAM

sightseeing tour with champagne & escargot • Sample local wine at Contiki’s Château

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

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

GERMANY

London

Dover Calais

ENGLISH CHANNEL

• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’

NETHERLANDS Edam

NORTH SEA

6:45AM LONDON OR 5PM PARIS

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

10AM AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT OR 6.30PM LONDON

END

START

HIGH ENERGY

TOP EXPERIENCES

St Goar

BELGIUM

RHINE VALLEY

START

Valley of the Somme

Dachau

PARIS

Fontainebleau

MUNICH 10 FRANCE

Burgundy Region

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

AUSTRIA

Tyrol

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

Beaujolais Region

CHÂTEAU DE CRUIX

Brenner Pass

VENICE

ITALY

Apennine Mountains Pisa

FLORENCE

Monaco

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

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

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

Places visited Itinerary day Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city Special Stopover

ADRIATIC SEA

THE RIVIERA 7

ROME Vatican City

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

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

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

US$2185 Start Apr 03 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr 22 Apr 28

CODE: CCPE

End Apr 16 Apr 24 May01 May05 May11

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON

US$2249 Start End May02 May15 May12 May25

US$2295 Start May16 May19 May21 May26 May28 Jun 02

End May29 Jun 01 Jun 03 Jun 08 Jun 10 Jun 15

Start Jun 06 Jun 08 Jun 10 Jun 13

End Jun 19 Jun 21 Jun 23 Jun 26

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$260 FOOD FUND

US$2455 Start Jun 16 Jun 20 Jun 23 Jun 24 Jun 27 Jun 28

End Jun 29 Jul 03 Jul 06 Jul 07 Jul 10 Jul 11

Start Jul 01 Jul 04 Jul 06 Jul 08 Jul 11 Jul 16

End Jul 14 Jul 17 Jul 19 Jul 21 Jul 24 Jul 29

Start Jul 18 Jul 21 Jul 22 Jul 25 Jul 29 Aug 01

End Jul 31 Aug 03 Aug 04 Aug 07 Aug 11 Aug 14

Start Aug 05 Aug 09 Aug 15

End Aug 18 Aug 22 Aug 28

US$2345 Start Aug 22 Aug 26 Sep 03 Sep 05 Sep 09 Sep 14 ●

End Sep 04 Sep 08 Sep 16 Sep 18 Sep 22 Sep 27

Start Sep 15 ● Sep 16 ● Sep 19 ● Sep 21 ●

End Sep 28 Sep 29 Oct 02 Oct 04

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

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EUROPEAN WHIRL 18 DAYS

10 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2799 *

FROM

US$156 *PP/PD

COMBINED HISTORY, ADVENTURE, NATURAL BEAUTY, FOOD & FUN TIMES

#EUWHIRL

BERLIN GERMANY

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

AS REVIEWED BY RECENT CONTIKI TRAVELLERS ON FEEFO @_EMMYBEE

78 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

Read more at contiki.com/reviews

@DHANANJAYSINGHPEELWA

CONTIKI.COM/WHIRL

@JIMMY_JWB

Teagan Ball

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

TOP EXPERIENCES 25

NIGHTS IN SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

17 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team plus exclusive On-site Team at Special Stopovers and Cabin villages. Air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Paragliding, Tyrol F Jungfrau Mountain, Swiss Alps F Cabaret Show, Paris

Special Stopovers: 1 night Austrian Gasthof, 2 nights Swiss Chalet. 5 nights Contiki Villages, 4 nights hotel & 5 nights hostel accommodation

START

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

START

AMSTERDAM

London Dover ENGLISH CHANNEL

Calais

Dresden

GERMANY BELGIUM

Valley of the Somme

18 16

MUNICH

SWISS ALPS

Brenner Pass Lake Como

ITALY

VENICE

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

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

ROME

Vatican City

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

Places visited Itinerary day Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city Special Stopover

TYROL

FLORENCE 13

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

8 SWITZ

10AM PARIS CDG AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

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

AUSTRIA

Burgundy Region

FRANCE

PRAGUE CZECH REP

PARIS

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

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

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

Edam

ENGLAND

END

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

BERLIN

NETHERLANDS

dijks by bike through cheese-making Edam • Private motorboat to the historic islands of Venice

6:45AM LONDON OR 6PM AMSTERDAM

END

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• Explore windmills, canals &

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

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

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: CCEW

US$2799 Start End Apr 05 Apr 22 Apr 14 May01 Apr 22 May09

START LONDON OR AMSTERDAM & FINISH PARIS OR LONDON

US$2869 Start End May01 May18 May13 May30

US$2939 Start May15 May24 May27 Jun 03 Jun 06 Jun 09

End Jun 01 Jun 10 Jun 13 Jun 20 Jun 23 Jun 26

Start Jun 10 Jun 14

End Jun 27 Jul 01

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$350 FOOD FUND

US$3145 Start Jun 15 Jun 17 Jun 22 Jun 25 Jun 28 Jun 30

End Jul 02 Jul 04 Jul 09 Jul 12 Jul 15 Jul 17

Start Jul 01 Jul 03 Jul 05 Jul 07 Jul 08 Jul 12

End Jul 18 Jul 20 Jul 22 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 29

Start Jul 15 Jul 18 Jul 22 Jul 25 Jul 27 Jul 30

End Aug 01 Aug 04 Aug 08 Aug 11 Aug 13 Aug 16

Start Aug 06 Aug 13 Aug 16 Aug 19

End Aug 23 Aug 30 Sep 02 Sep 05

US$2999 Start Aug 26 Aug 28 Sep 11 Sep 17 ● Sep 18 ● Sep 20 ●

End Sep 12 Sep 14 Sep 28 Oct 04 Oct 05 Oct 07

Start End Sep 22 ● Oct 09

EUROPE SUMMER 2018 79

HIGH ENERGY

EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE 20 DAYS

11 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2965 *

FROM

US$149 *PP/PD

TAKE A TRIP THROUGH ALL THE EUROPEAN MAJOR CITIES & SIP VINO AT OUR CHATEAU

#EUEXPERIENCE

PARIS FRANCE

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

AS REVIEWED BY RECENT CONTIKI TRAVELLERS ON FEEFO @DANIELLEMARIE_

80 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

Read more at contiki.com/reviews

@LUKEMARTIN31

CONTIKI.COM/EXPERIENCE

@RINA_TEIX

Adam Barbarich

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

TOP EXPERIENCES 32

NIGHTS IN SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS Special Stopovers: 2 nights French Château, 2 nights Austrian Gasthof, 2 nights Swiss Chalet. 6 nights in Contiki Villages, 1 night hostel & 6 nights hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

19 breakfasts (B), 1 picnic lunch (PL), 12 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team plus exclusive On-site Team at Special Stopovers and Cabin villages. Air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Gondola Ride, Venice F Emperors & Gladiators Inc. Colosseum, Rome F Rafting, Tyrol

END

DAY 20 Amsterdam Whether you take your complimentary transfer to Schiphol Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or to central London, it will be sad goodbyes all round this morning as our trip comes to an end. (B)

6:45AM LONDON OR 5PM PARIS

START

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

10AM AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour with champagne & escargot • French countryside picnic • Sample local wine at Contiki’s Château

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

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

NETHERLANDS Edam ENGLAND

20 18

END

AMSTERDAM GERMANY

London Dover

ENGLISH Calais CHANNEL

St Goar

BELGIUM

RHINE VALLEY

START

Valley of the Somme

Heidelberg

Fontainebleau

Beaujolais Region

CHÂTEAU DE CRUIX

Liechtenstein Lucerne

SWISS ALPS

TYROL

AUSTRIA

Brenner Pass

ITALY

Pisa

VENICE

FLORENCE

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

Monaco

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

MUNICH

FRANCE SWITZ

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

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

Dachau

PARIS

Burgundy Region

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

Places visited Itinerary day Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city Special Stopover

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

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

ROME Vatican City

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

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

US$2965 Start Apr 02 Apr 16 Apr 23 Apr 27

CODE: CCMX

End Apr 21 May05 May12 May16

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON

US$3075 Start End May07 May26

US$3139 Start May17 May23 May31 Jun 06 Jun 11

End Jun 05 Jun 11 Jun 19 Jun 25 Jun 30

Start Jun 14

End Jul 03

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$390 FOOD FUND

US$3325 Start Jun 18 Jun 20 Jun 22 Jun 25 Jun 27

End Jul 07 Jul 09 Jul 11 Jul 14 Jul 16

Start Jun 29 Jul 02 Jul 06 Jul 09 Jul 12

End Jul 18 Jul 21 Jul 25 Jul 28 Jul 31

Start Jul 20 Jul 26 Jul 30 Aug 06 Aug 09

End Aug 08 Aug 14 Aug 18 Aug 25 Aug 28

Start Aug 13 Aug 20

End Sep 01 Sep 08

US$3205 Start Aug 27 Sep 10 ● Sep 12 ● Sep 14 ● Sep 17 ●

End Sep 15 Sep 29 Oct 01 Oct 03 Oct 06

Start End Sep 19 ● Oct 08

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

EUROPE SUMMER 2018 81

HIGH ENERGY

EUROPEAN ESCAPADE 25 DAYS

12 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$3695 *

FROM

US$148 *PP/PD

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

#EUESCAPADE

VENICE ITALY

European Escapade was exactly what I hoped it would be. You get to see so many great things in such a short amount of time, plus the Free Time Add-Onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really were the highlights of the trip.

AS REVIEWED BY RECENT CONTIKI TRAVELLERS ON FEEFO @CONTIKINIC

82 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

Read more at contiki.com/reviews

@GEORGIEROSE1

CONTIKI.COM/ESCAPADE

@SHOWMEYOURPIXELS_

Isabel Jones

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

TOP EXPERIENCES 38

NIGHTS IN SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS

INCLUDED MEALS

Special Stopovers: 2 nights French Château, 2 nights Austrian Gasthof, 2 nights Swiss Chalet. 6 nights Contiki Villages, 7 nights hotel & 5 nights hostel accommodation

END

French picnic

• Special access Rome

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

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

6:45AM LONDON OR 5PM PARIS

START

NORTH SEA

ENGLAND

Edam NETHERLANDS

25 23

END

AMSTERDAM

Dover Calais

ENGLISH CHANNEL

St Goar

BELGIUM

Heidelberg Dachau

PARIS

1 Fontainebleau

VIENNA

MUNICH 17

FRANCE

Burgundy Region

Liechtenstein SWITZ

AUSTRIA

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

Dolomite Mountains

TYROL

Lucerne

CHÂTEAU DE CRUIX

Places visited Itinerary day Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city Special Stopover

RHINE VALLEY

START

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

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

GERMANY

London

Valley of the Somme

with champagne & escargot

• Enjoy baguettes & brie on a sightseeing tour

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

10AM AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour

F An evening Passegiata & Aperitivo, Venice F Schnitzel & Screams, Vienna F Mike’s Bikes, Munich

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team plus exclusive On-site Team at Special Stopovers and Cabin villages. Air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

DAY 25 Amsterdam Whether you take your complimentary transfer to Schiphol Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or to central London, it will be sad goodbyes all round this morning as our trip comes to an end. (B)

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

ESSENTIALS

24 breakfasts (B), 1 picnic lunch (PL), 13 dinners (D)

SWISS ALPS

VENICE

ITALY

Pisa

Arles

7 Pyrenees Mountains

FLORENCE

Monaco ADRIATIC SEA

THE RIVIERA 11

SPAIN

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

ROME

Vatican City

BARCELONA MEDITERRANEAN SEA

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

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

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

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

Start Jul 13 Jul 19 Jul 21 Jul 25 Jul 31

US$4045 Start Aug 24 Aug 30 Sep 06 ● Sep 12 ● Sep 15 ●

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

US$3695 Start Mar 28 Apr 09 Apr 20 Apr 26

CODE: CCBE

End Apr 21 May03 May14 May20

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON

US$3855 Start End May02 May26 May08 Jun 01 May14 Jun 07

US$3949 Start May16 May24 Jun 01 Jun 05 Jun 07

End Jun 09 Jun 17 Jun 25 Jun 29 Jul 01

Start Jun 11 Jun 13

End Jul 05 Jul 07

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$500 FOOD FUND

US$4195 Start Jun 19 Jun 21 Jun 23 Jun 25 Jun 28

End Jul 13 Jul 15 Jul 17 Jul 19 Jul 22

Start Jul 01 Jul 04 Jul 07 Jul 09 Jul 11

End Jul 25 Jul 28 Jul 31 Aug 02 Aug 04

End Aug 06 Aug 12 Aug 14 Aug 18 Aug 24

Start Aug 02 Aug 06 Aug 12 Aug 18

End Aug 26 Aug 30 Sep 05 Sep 11

End Sep 17 Sep 23 Sep 30 Oct 06 Oct 09

Start End Sep 17 ● Oct 11

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

EUROPE SUMMER 2018 83

HIGH ENERGY

EUROPEAN CONTRASTS 29 DAYS

13 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$4329 *

FROM

US$150 *PP/PD

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

#EUCONTRASTS

THE ALPS SWITZERLAND

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

AS REVIEWED BY RECENT CONTIKI TRAVELLERS ON FEEFO @KAINEBOWERMAN

84 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

Read more at contiki.com/reviews

@MAISRJONES

CONTIKI.COM/CONTRASTS

@SMARTYPIE

Nicole Ellul-Thorn

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

NIGHTS IN SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS Special Stopovers: 2 nights French Château, 1 night Austrian Gasthof, 2 nights Swiss Chalet. 6 nights Contiki Villages, 10 nights hotel, 5 nights hostels & 2 nights on board ferries

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Resort option. 28 breakfasts (B), 1 picnic lunch (PL), 12 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team plus exclusive On-site Team at Special Stopovers and Cabin villages. Air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Parisian Dinner, Paris F Secret of Venice Walking Tour, Venice F A Classical Night Out, Vienna

END

10AM AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

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

6:45AM LONDON OR 5PM PARIS

NETHERLANDS Edam

ENGLAND

END

29 27

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

AMSTERDAM GERMANY

Fontainebleau Burgundy Region

CZECH REP

AUSTRIA

SWISS ALPS Pisa Monaco

FLORENCE

8 Vatican City

ROME

Pompeii

CORFU RESORT OR SAILING OPTION

Bari

SORRENTO 11

12 GREECE

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

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

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

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

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

VENICE

ITALY

THE RIVIERA

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

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

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

VIENNA

TYROL

Liechtenstein Dolomite Lucerne Mountains 24

Places visited Itinerary day Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city Special Stopover

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

Cesky Krumlov

Beaujolais Region

CHÂTEAU DE CRUIX

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

20 PRAGUE

SWITZ

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

with champagne & escargot

• Enjoy a French picnic lunch • Discover Florence on foot with our Local Guide

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

DAY 2 Paris Today will be free for London RHINE Dover 26 baguettes, boutique bar hopping & VALLEY BELGIUM all things quintessentially French. Calais St Goar Find a picnic spot by the Eiffel START Tower during the day & tap into Valley of the Somme Heidelberg the city’s lively club scene by night; the time is yours. Hotel (B) MUNICH 1 PARIS FRANCE F Parisian Cabaret Show 22

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour

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

CORFU SAILING OPTION

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

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

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: CCSER

US$4329 Start End Apr 20 May18 Apr 30 May28 SUMMER 2018

CODE: CCSES

US$5199 Start End May29 Jun 26

EUROPEAN CONTRASTS + CORFU RESORT

US$4839 Start End May15 Jun 12 May18 Jun 15 May29 Jun 26

Start Jun 01

Start Jun 01 Jun 13

End Jun 29 Jul 11

EUROPEAN CONTRASTS + SAILING OPTION

End Jun 29

Start Jun 13

End Jul 11

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON

US$5085 Start End Jun 16 Jul 14 Jun 29 Jul 27 Jul 01 Jul 29

Start Jul 03 Jul 07 Jul 13

End Jul 31 Aug 04 Aug 10

Start Jul 19 Jul 25 Aug 04

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$600 FOOD FUND

End Aug 16 Aug 22 Sep 01

Start Aug 12

End Sep 09

US$4945 Start End Aug 22 Sep 19 Aug 25 Sep 22 Sep 01 ● Sep 29

Start End Sep 06 ● Oct 04 Sep 08 ● Oct 06 Sep 12 ● Oct 10

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON

US$5569 Start End Jun 16 Jul 14

Start Jul 03

End Jul 31

Start Jul 07

End Aug 04

US$5315 Start End Aug 22 Sep 19

Start Aug 25

End Sep 22

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

EUROPE SUMMER 2018 85

HIGH ENERGY

START

TOP EXPERIENCES

LONDON TO ATHENS 21 DAYS

7 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$3655 *

FROM

US$175 *PP/PD

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

#LONDONTOATHENS

CORFU GREECE

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

AS REVIEWED BY RECENT CONTIKI TRAVELLERS ON FEEFO @AA_ROG

86 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

Read more at contiki.com/reviews

@DANSHEVLIN

CONTIKI.COM/LONDON-ATHENS

@MADDISON_B

Kate Ciantar

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

TOP EXPERIENCES 31

NIGHTS IN SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

20 breakfasts (B), 1 picnic lunch (PL), 10 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team plus exclusive On-site Team at Special Stopovers and Cabin villages. Air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Flamenco, Tapas & Drinks, Barcelona F Locally Guided Walking Tour, Venice

Special Stopovers: 2 nights French Château. 6 nights Contiki Villages, 9 nights hotel, 2 nights in hostels & 1 night on board a ferry

START

Château

• Explore Barcelona’s backstreets & Gothic Quarter

ENGLAND

END

London Dover

Calais

Valley of the Somme

PARIS

Versailles Burgundy Region Beaujolais Region

FRANCE

CHÂTEAU DE CRUIX

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

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

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

VENICE 10 Apennine Mountains Pisa

Arles

DAY 4 - 5 Beaujolais Wine Region Out of Paris, we’ll head on through Burgundy & the Beaujolais vineyards, making tracks for a 16th century Château nestled deep within wine country. The Château will be ours to call home & let loose in for 2 nights. After all, it is owned by Contiki. (B,D)(B,PL,D) Contiki Special Stopover

Pyrenees Mountains

FLORENCE

Monaco ITALY ADRIATIC SEA

THE RIVIERA

SPAIN

12PM ATHENS

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

START

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

with champagne & escargot

• Wine tasting at Contiki’s

6:45AM LONDON OR 5PM PARIS

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

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour

BARCELONA

MEDITERRANEAN 14 SEA Vatican City

ROME

Mt Vesuvius Pompeii

Bari

GREECE

END

CORFU Corinth Canal

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

20 21

IONIAN SEA

ATHENS

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

DAY 14 - 15 Rome With a newfound appetite for all things Italian, we’ll leave Florence & dart through the vineyards of Umbria in search of Rome. Here we will wander amidst historic masterpieces & tick off the world’s smallest country, the Vatican City. Contiki Village (B)(B,D) F Emperors & Gladiators Inc. Colosseum DAY 16 Adriatic Ferry Pass Naples, catch a view of Mt. Vesuvius & opt in for a tour of Pompeii’s ancient ruins. Then cross southern Italy & board the overnight ferry to Greece. Adriatic Ferry (B) F Guided Tour of Pompeii

Places visited Itinerary day Optional start city Special Stopover

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

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: CCLG

US$3655 Start End Apr 29 May19

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH ATHENS

US$3745 Start End May13 Jun 02

US$3825 Start End May27 Jun 16 Jun 05 Jun 25 Jun 10 Jun 30

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$480 FOOD FUND

US$4055 Start End Jun 16 Jul 06 Jun 19 Jul 09 Jun 24 Jul 14

Start Jun 28 Jul 01 Jul 08

End Jul 18 Jul 21 Jul 28

Start Jul 13 Jul 16 Jul 22

End Aug 02 Aug 05 Aug 11

Start Jul 31 Aug 05 Aug 14

End Aug 20 Aug 25 Sep 03

Start Aug 19

End Sep 08

US$3905 Start End Aug 26 Sep 15 Aug 30 Sep 19

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

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HIGH ENERGY

LONDON TO ROME 16 DAYS | 6 COUNTRIES |

US$2735 * |

FROM

Dover

NIGHTS IN SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS Special Stopovers: 2 nights in Contiki’s French Château. 6 nights in Contiki Village Cabins, 5 nights hotel & 2 nights in hostels INCLUDED MEALS 15 breakfasts (B), 1 picnic lunch (PL), 8 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Flamenco, Tapas & Drinks, Barcelona F Guided Tour of the Vatican, Rome F Emperors & Gladiators Inc. Colosseum, Rome

#LONDONTOROME

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Walking tour of the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona • See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

CONTIKI.COM/ LONDON-ROME

Calais

START

Valley of the Somme

Burgundy Region

6:45AM LONDON OR 5PM PARIS

Beaujolais Region

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

INCLUDED MEALS 28 breakfasts (B), 1 picnic lunch (PL) 10 dinners (D)

#LONDONTOATHENS

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • See the ﬁrst modern Olympic stadium in Athens • See the famous windmills, Mykonos

CONTIKI.COM/ LONDON-ATHENS-GREEK 88 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

VENICE 10 Apennine Mountains Pisa

Pyrenees Mountains

Places visited Itinerary day Optional start city Special Stopover

FLORENCE

Monaco ITALY

THE RIVIERA

SPAIN

END

7:30AM ROME

DAY 16 Rome Your trip ends after breakfast, so it’s time to swap email addresses & say “arrivederci” to your new friends. (B)

ROME

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

16 14

BARCELONA

Vatican City

END

H O W MUC H & W H EN SUMMER 2018

CODE: CCLR

LONDON TO ROME

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH ROME

US$2855 Start End May27 Jun 11 Jun 05 Jun 20 Jun 10 Jun 25

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$370 FOOD FUND

US$2735 Start End Apr 29 May14

US$2790 Start End May13 May28

US$2915 Start End Aug 26 Sep 10 Aug 30 Sep 14

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

FROM

US$4915 * |

US$3025 Start End Jun 16 Jul 01 Jun 19 Jul 04 Jun 24 Jul 09

Start Jun 28 Jul 01 Jul 08

END

FROM

End Jul 28 Jul 31 Aug 06

Start Jul 31 Aug 05 Aug 14

End Aug 15 Aug 20 Aug 29

Start Aug 19

End Sep 03

END

21 28 29

ATHENS

START

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

6:45AM LONDON OR 5PM PARIS

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

MYKONOS

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

Places visited Itinerary day

Start Jul 13 Jul 16 Jul 22

US$170 *PP/PD

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

End Jul 13 Jul 16 Jul 23

+ GREEK WEEK

GREECE 10AM ATHENS

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Island Tour, Delos F Mykonos by night, Mykonos F Adventure & Beach Day, Ios

CHÂTEAU DE CRUIX

Arles

29 DAYS | 7 COUNTRIES |

NIGHTS IN SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS Special Stopovers: 2 nights in Contiki’s French Château. 6 nights Contiki Village Cabins, 17 nights hotels, 2 nights in hostels, & 1 night on board a ferry

FRANCE

LONDON TO ATHENS W H AT Y O U NE E D TO KNO W

PARIS

Versailles

START

US$171 *PP/PD

London

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

FROM

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

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

H O W MUC H & W H EN SUMMER 2018

CODE: LTAW

LONDON TO ATHENS + GREEK WEEK

US$5139 Start End May27 C Jun 23 Jun 05 C Jul 02 Jun 10 Jul 08

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH ATHENS

US$5455 Start End Jun 16 Jul 14 Jun 19 Jul 17 Jun 24 B Jul 23

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$640 FOOD FUND

US$4915 Start End Apr 29 May27

US$5025 Start End May13 B Jun 11

US$5249 Start End Aug 26 B Sep 24 Aug 30 Sep 27

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share. For more information see p.176. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:45am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens. B - These departures stay one more night in Athens code: LTAWB C - These departures stay one less night in Athens code: LTAWC Note: On some departures, the itinerary may change due to sudden alterations to the Italian/Greek Ferry schedule.

Start End Jun 28 Jul 26 Jul 01 Jul 29 Jul 08 C Aug 04

Start Jul 13 Jul 16 Jul 22

End Aug 10 Aug 13 Aug 19

Start End Jul 31 Aug 28 Aug 05 B Sep 03 Aug 14 B Sep 12

Start End Aug 19 C Sep 15

9 DAYS

2 ISLANDS

FROM

US$1675 *

FROM

HIGH ENERGY

GREEK WEEK US$187 *PP/PD

9 DAYS OF STRAIGHT UP SUN, SAIL, PARTY & CHILL, SET ON THE IDYLLIC AEGEAN

SANTORINI GREECE

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 8 nights in quad-share hotels

INCLUDED MEALS 8 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)

START

6PM ATHENS

DAY 1 Athens Check-in to your hotel & spend the afternoon delving into the city’s historical past. This evening meet up with your Trip Manager & fellow Contiki travellers. Why not get together for an optional tasty & authentic Greek meal tonight?

DAY 2 - 4 Mykonos It will be squeals all round when we arrive in the party mecca of Mykonos. Windmills, white buildings and iconic sunsets - this island paradise will be ours for 3 nights, leaving us with tired dancing feet and killer tans. (B)(B)(B) START END

GREECE

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

ATHENS

2 FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Mykonos by Night, Mykonos F Sailing Spectacular, Ios F Island Tour, Delos

DAY 5 - 7 Ios With a rugged backdrop and quaint coffee shops, the island of Ios is a wild card of surprises, offering all night dancing and beach parties galore. We’ll soak it up for 3 nights, seeing this island by all hours. (B,D)(B)(B)

MYKONOS

END

IOS

10AM ATHENS

DAY 9 End Athens It will be sad faces all round this morning as we pack our bags, check-out of our hotel, and come to the sad realisation that our trip has come to an end. (B)

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • See the famous windmills in Mykonos • Visit Ios Town 1

DAY 8 Athens Today we’ll make the most of our final hours on the Greek Isles, before sailing back to the mainland of Athens, arriving back in the evening. (B)

Please note: Days 1 & 9 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

Itinerary day

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: CCGW

End May27 May30 Jun 02 Jun 05 Jun 08

Start Jun 03 Jun 06 Jun 09 Jun 12

START ATHENS & FINISH ATHENS

End Jun 11 Jun 14 Jun 17 Jun 20

US$1779 Start Jun 15 Jun 18 Jun 21 Jun 24 Jun 27

End Jun 23 Jun 26 Jun 29 Jul 02 Jul 05

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$100 FOOD FUND

Start Jun 30 Jul 03 Jul 06 Jul 09 Jul 12

End Jul 08 Jul 11 Jul 14 Jul 17 Jul 20

Start Jul 15 Jul 18 Jul 21 Jul 24 Jul 27

End Jul 23 Jul 26 Jul 29 Aug 01 Aug 04

Start Jul 30 Aug 02 Aug 05 Aug 08 Aug 11

End Aug 07 Aug 10 Aug 13 Aug 16 Aug 19

Start Aug 14 Aug 17

End Aug 22 Aug 25

US$1675 Start Aug 20 Aug 23 Aug 26 Aug 29 Sep 01

End Aug 28 Aug 31 Sep 03 Sep 06 Sep 09

Start Sep 04 Sep 07 Sep 10 Sep 13 Sep 16

End Sep 12 Sep 15 Sep 18 Sep 21 Sep 24

Start Sep 19

End Sep 27

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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#GREEKWEEK

US$1695 Start May19 May22 May25 May28 May31

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BERLIN

COPENHAGEN

OSLO

STOCKHOLM

3 nights

is to get lost, to see where that cobbled side street takes you, to eat only what the locals eat, or to indulge in a cultural passion the daily grind doesn’t allow for, this is how to make it a reality.

OSLO STOCKHOLM

COPENHAGEN

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MILAN

NICE

PORTO

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CINQUE TUSCANY TERRE

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MADRID

AMALFI COAST

LISBON ATHENS

MYKONOS

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Berlin to Stockholm p102

Madrid to Lisbon p96

Italian Belissimo p104

Barcelona to Munich p98

Mediterranean Escape p106

Berlin to Budapest p100 Contiki Insider Cities p170

SANTORINI

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LONDON TO BERLIN 13 DAYS

5 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$1939 *

FROM

NE W

US$150 *PP/PD

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LONDON ENGLAND

CHOOSE YOUR COMBINATION Independent Insider lets you pick the city or cities that you want to travel to. It’s your trip so do it your way.

LONDON

PARIS

AMSTERDAM

BERLIN

3 nights

FROM

#CONTIKILONDONTOBERLIN

US$635 US$1099 US$1535 US$1939 US$1099 US$1539 US$1095 94 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

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TOP EXPERIENCES

NIGHTS IN HOTELS

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

12 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

12 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team, air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Paris Patisserie Tour F Trabi Tour of Berlin F Cocktail Mixology Class

START

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• London Bike Tour • Montparnasse Tower • Third Reich Tour

LONDON 3 nights

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’s back alleys by pushbike, with complete freedom to stop & uncover cosy cafés & mosey off the well-ridden path. Choose to get the lowdown on London’s most ambiguous street art or sample the city’s finest craft beer. (D)(B)(B) F London Street Art F Tour of iconic Wimbledon F Craft Beer Tour

END

NETHERLANDS ENGLAND

ADD

LONDON

AMSTERDAM

BERLIN 10 13

1 GERMANY

BELGIUM END LONDON OR CONTINUE ON TO PARIS

BERLIN 3 nights

DAY 10 - 13 Berlin We’ll delve in to this city’s fascinating history with a ‘Third Reich Tour’ uncovering its turbulent past. Spend time differentiating bockwurst from kinderwurst - & more importantly Pilsner from Weizen beer. A progressive food tour & a cruise in the vintage cars of the DDR should puff out our time in Berlin quite nicely. (B,D)(B)(B)(B) F Trabi tour of Berlin F Dining with the locals by Vizeat F Alternative Berlin Tour END BERLIN

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PARIS

3 nights

PARIS

DAY 4 - 6 Paris Rising & shining, we’ll head to Paris via the chalky white cliffs of Dover. FRANCE 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 Culinary 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 Paris Culinary Tour F Paris theatre show

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First possible start city

START

Optional start city

END

Optional end city

ADD

Option to add further destinations

END

3 nights

DAY 7 - 9 Amsterdam With Paris now taking up a sizeable pocket of our hearts, we’ll move upstream to the Netherlands unconventional capital. Amsterdam will greet us with all the expected trademarks, but we’ll scurry past them in the quintessential fashion of pushbike. Tulip gardens & decadent cheese samplings can fill our down time, with a marvelling at mixology skills available in the evening’s hours. (B,D)(B)(B) F Street art & subculture tour F Amsterdam tower swing F Cocktail Mixology Class

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AMSTERDAM

ADD

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CODE: EXLB

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US$2049 Start End Oct 20 Nov 01

START LONDON & FINISH BERLIN

US$2335 Start End May05 May17

CODE: WXLB

US$2395 Start End May19 May31 Jun 02 Jun 14 Jun 09 Jun 21

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End Jul 19 Jul 26 Aug 02

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End Jan 11

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End

US$2395 Start End Sep 01 Sep 13 Sep 08 Sep 20 Sep 15 Sep 27

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End Oct 04

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Start End Dec 01 ★ Dec 13

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

US$1939 Start End Feb 16 Feb 28

US$1999 Start End Mar 16 Mar 28

Jan 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 charge. EXLB - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$589. WXLB - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$525. Trip starts 4:00pm in London & ends approx. 8:00am in Berlin. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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MADRID TO LISBON 13 DAYS

2 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2199 *

FROM

NE W

US$170 *PP/PD

THE PERFECT BLEND OF SUNNY CITIES, PRETTY PATTERNS & BEACHSIDE BLISS

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PORTO

ALGARVE

LISBON

3 nights

FROM US$745 US$1275 US$2199 US$1765

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NIGHTS IN HOTELS

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

12 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

12 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team, air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Bike Tour, Madrid F Tapas Tour, Madrid F Viz Eat Experience, Lisbon

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• Visit Toledo • Boat tour of the Duoro River • Beach Day, Algarve

START

3 nights

DAY 4 - 6 Porto Floating through the sunflower fields, we’ll arrive amidst Porto’s sprawling terracotta buildings. Here in the home of fortified port wine, we’ll get to know a city experiencing a well-deserved renaissance. In our downtime you could laze in indie bookshops or peruse the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art. We’ll tap into Porto’s heritage riding the old wooden tram & strolling the UNESCO stamped alleys of Ribeira. (B,D)(B)(B) F Historical Porto Walking Tour F Port Tasting & Tram Ride F Dining with the locals by Vizeat

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PORTUGAL

PORTO

END 1

SPAIN

END

ALGARVE

ALGARVE 3 nights

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Optional start city

END

Optional end city

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LISBON 3 nights

DAY 10 - 13 Lisbon Brimming with quirks & an undefinable charisma, the city of Lisbon will woo us within an hour. We’ll amble around the mosaic streets, pastelarias & antique stores, taking long lazy strolls & dining for hours. A mountain of castles & secret gardens can be found in Sintra, while boutiques, bookshops & the antique tram line will steal our hearts in the Bairro Alto. (B,D)(B)(B)(B) F Visit to Cascais & Sintra F Traditional seafood dinner

END PORTO OR CONTINUE ON TO LISBON VIA ALGARVE

First possible start city

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LISBON

ITINERARY KEY

MADRID END MADRID OR CONTINUE ON TO PORTO

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3 nights

DAY 1 - 3 Madrid Shacking up in the land of siestas & sangria, we’ll start unravelling the unassuming charm of the real Madrid. We can take to rooftop bars, café hop in the hip hub of the Malasaña district, or catch some reflection rainbows at Crystal Palace in Buen Retiro Park. After way too many tapas we can hit the city on pushbikes, deciphering Madrid’s distinct map of neighbourhoods. (D)(B)(B) F Dining with the locals by VizEat F Tapas tour

PORTO

START

MADRID

DAY 7 - 9 Algarve We’ll journey south from Porto to the Algarve, cruising past little towns of Juliet balconies & fields of olive groves. With turquoise caves & long balmy days, Portugal’s Algarve is what travel dreams are made of. Sampling fresh seafood in alfresco cafés & exploring pokey bars can fill our time when we’re not boating & drifting between idyllic pebbled bays. (B,D)(B)(B) F Water park F Boat ride

END LISBON

MIX & MATCH END

Extend your trip to include Barcelona to Munich & save 5%. See p.98 for more info, departure dates & prices. Visit contiki.com/barcelona-munich.

MAP KEY Itinerary day Optional start/end city End city

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: EXML

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Start Jun 13

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End Jun 25

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End Aug 06 Aug 20

US$2199 Start End Aug 22 Sep 03 Sep 05 Sep 17

Start Sep 19

End Oct 01

* 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. EXML - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$545. Trip starts 4:00pm in Madrid & ends approx. 8:00am in Lisbon. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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BARCELONA TO MUNICH 13 DAYS

5 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$1935 *

FROM

NE W

US$149 *PP/PD

SPANISH CITIES, THE FRENCH RIVIERA & GERMAN BEER HALLS = THE DREAM

NICE FRANCE

CHOOSE YOUR COMBINATION Independent Insider lets you pick the city or cities that you want to travel to. It’s your trip so do it your way.

NICE

MILAN

MUNICH

3 nights

#CONTIKIBARCELONATOMUNICH

BARCELONA

FROM US$655 US$1115 US$1549 US$1935 US$1119 US$1545 US$1115

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TOP EXPERIENCES

NIGHTS IN HOTELS

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

12 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

12 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team, air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Tapas Cooking Class, Barcelona F Dining with the Locals, Milan F Sail the Côte d’Azur

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• Boat cruise on Lake Como • Visit of Neuschwanstein • Barcelona Street Art Tour

GERMANY

MUNICH

10 13

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AUSTRIA SWITZ

FRANCE

START

3 nights

END

ITALY

NICE SPAIN

START

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ITINERARY KEY First possible start city

START

Optional start city

NICE

START

3 nights

DAY 4 - 6 Nice Hopping out of Spain, we’ll find ourselves in French terrain, where we can dabble in some erudite wine tasting or snap geraniums at the old town’s flower market. Sample the fine food offerings of the Côte d’Azur; think salade niçoise & fresh seafood. We’ll also have the offer of a day of sailing & a trip to a quaint hilltop village. (B,D)(B)(B) F Sailing the Côte d’Azur

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MILAN

BARCELONA

END

ADD

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Optional end city

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Option to add further destinations

3 nights

DAY 10 - 13 Munich Arriving in Germany, we’ll stop by Neuschwanstein, the castle that inspired Walt Disney. In Munich, we’ll have the chance to uncover the past with a Third Reich Tour & dive into beer craft over a Bavarian beer & food evening. Venture to the museum hub & café district of Maxvorstadt to feel at home amidst the city’s creative scene. (B,D)(B)(B) (B) F Third Reich tour F White water rafting (summer only) F Bavarian beer & food experience

BARCELONA

DAY 1 - 3 Barcelona Barcelona will prove the perfect introduction to our venture, being equal parts sultry & sophisticated. We’ll take to the streets & learn the intricacies of life here before having the chance to tap into some tapas. Head to the hip hood of Gracia, meandering boutiques before catching a gig in a pokey bar. A lazy brunch & city stroll are critical Barcelona undertakings. (D,B)(B) F Experience Barcelona by Bike F Barcelona Tapas Tour

MUNICH

MILAN

ADD

3 nights

DAY 7 - 9 Milan We’ll cross into Italy & trek to Milan, where we’ll find fashion’s capital & heartbeat. To demystify Milan’s hidden layers, you can sit amongst the swagger of cutting edge galleries. We’ll head to Lake Como & the dreamy village of Bellagio, we’ll also have the chance to get our Italian food fix & eat some of the country’s finest food. (B,D)(B)(B) F Dining with the locals by VizEat

END

ADD

END MILAN OR CONTINUE ON TO MUNICH

MIX & MATCH TRIP & CRUISE COMBO Buy both a Barcelona to Munich trip and U by Uniworld Danube Flow River Cruise from US$4349. See p.14 for more details.

MAP KEY Optional start/end city End city HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: EXBM

US$2239 Start End Apr 30 ■ May12 May14 ■ May26 WINTER 2018/19

US$1935 Start End Nov 06 Nov 18

START BARCELONA & FINISH MUNICH

US$2295 Start End May28 ■ Jun 09 Jun 11 Jun 23 CODE: WXBM

US$2405 Start End Jun 25 Jul 07 Jul 09 ■ Jul 21

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Start Aug 20

End Sep 01

US$2295 Start End Sep 03 Sep 15 Sep 17 ●■ Sep 29

Start End Oct 01 ■ Oct 13 Oct 15 ■ Oct 27

START BARCELONA & FINISH MUNICH

Start End Nov 27 ★ Dec 09

US$2035 Start End Dec 15 ★ Dec 27

Start Dec 22

End Jan 03

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. EXBM - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$575. WXBM - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$509. Trip starts 4:00pm in Barcelona & ends approx. 8:00am in Munich. ● These trips will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. ■ This date links up with the U by Uniworld Danube Flow trip. Please note you must be 21-35 years old to travel on a U by Uniworld trip combined wirth a Contiki Trip See p.144 for more.

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BERLIN TO BUDAPEST 13 DAYS

5 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$1879 *

FROM

NE W

US$145 *PP/PD

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

CHOOSE YOUR COMBINATION Independent Insider lets you pick the city or cities that you want to travel to. It’s your trip so do it your way.

PRAGUE

KRAKOW

BUDAPEST

3 nights

#CONTIKIBERLINTOBUDAPEST

BERLIN

FROM

US$1065 US$1485 US$1879 US$1059 US$1489 US$1079 100 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

CONTIKI.COM/BERLIN-BUDAPEST

TOP EXPERIENCES

NIGHTS IN HOTELS

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

12 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

12 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team, air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Progressive Food Tour, Berlin F Bike Ride, Prague F Czech Beer Tasting

START

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• Berlin Third Reich Tour • Visit to Terezin Concentration Camp, Czech Republic

• Thermal Spa Day, Budapest

BERLIN 3 nights

DAY 1 - 3 Berlin We’ll gather round in this culture king city, being introduced to its turbulent past with our Third Reich Tour. Spend time differentiating bockwurst from kinderwurst - & more importantly, Pilsner from Weizen beer. A progressive food tour & a cruise in the vintage cars of the DDR should puff out our time in Berlin quite nicely. (D)(B)(B) F Trabi Tour F Progressive food tour

BERLIN

POLAND GERMANY

PRAGUE

KRAKOW

END

CONTINUE ON TO PRAGUE

CZECH REP

BUDAPEST HUNGARY

START

ITINERARY KEY START

First possible start city

START

Optional start city END

END

Optional end city

ADD

Option to add further destinations

PRAGUE 3 nights

DAY 4 - 6 Prague Next up is the rapidly evolving capital of the Czech Republic. We’ll cast our minds back to some of Europe’s darkest times at Terezin Concentration Camp, before journeying to Prague where fairy-tale streets meet hidden hipster bars. We’ll do some Czech beer tasting & have the option to explore the city’s narrow alleys by pushbike. We can also take a trip to the UNESCO town of Kutná Hora, where we will see one of the world’s most intriguing churches. (B,D)(B)(B) F Bike ride F Czech beer tasting F Kutná Hora visit

START

3 nights

DAY 10 - 13 Budapest Feeling well versed on all things Poland, we’ll slice into the capital of Hungary where you might want to take a soothing spa visit. We can tap into the tingles with a safe house experience, then tackle the city with a past & present tour. Venture to District VII to find the Jewish quarter of gritty pubs & graffiti walls, & take up an evening of traditional Goulash cooking. (B,D)(B)(B)(B) F Past & Present Tour F Safe House experience F Dining with the locals by Vizeat

SLOVAKIA

BUDAPEST

KRAKOW

END BUDAPEST OR

ADD

3 nights

DAY 7 - 9 Krakow ADRIATIC SEA We’ll ‘ahoj’ Prague in search of Poland’s artistic capital, where we’ll find a historic city by the Vistula River & see chapels carved out of rock salt. To see more than most, take the aid of a bike tour, cruising cobbled lanes past a Romanesque castle. Also on offer will be a trip to Schindler’s Factory & the crafting of pierogi dumplings. (B,D)(B)(B) F Krakow bike tour F Auschwitz Concentration Camp

MIX & MATCH TRIP & CRUISE COMBO Buy both a Berlin to Budapest trip and U by Uniworld Danube Flow River Cruise from US$4269. See p.14 for more details.

ADD END

ADD

END PRAGUE OR CONTINUE ON TO KRAKOW END KRAKOW OR CONTINUE ON TO BUDAPEST

MAP KEY Optional start/end city End city HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: EXBH

US$2215 Start End May07 ■ May19 WINTER 2018/19

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

START BERLIN & FINISH BUDAPEST

US$2269 Start End May26 Jun 07 Jun 09 Jun 21 CODE: WXBH

US$2349 Start End Jun 16 Jun 28 Jun 23 Jul 05

FOR ALL TRIP VARIATION DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICING, VISIT CONTIKI.COM/INDEPENDENTINSIDER. Start Jun 30 Jul 07

End Jul 12 Jul 19

Start End Jul 16 ■ Jul 28 Jul 21 Aug 02

Start End Jul 30 ■ Aug 11

Start Dec 30

Start 2019 Jan 12

US$2269 Start End Aug 25 Sep 06 Sep 01 Sep 13

Start End Sep 24 ■ Oct 06 Oct 08 ■ Oct 20

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

End Jan 11

End

Jan 24

US$1879 Start End Feb 09 Feb 21 Mar 03 Mar 15

US$1935 Start End Mar 17 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. EXBH - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$569. WXBH - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$509. Trip starts 4:00pm in Berlin & ends approx. 8:00am in Budapest. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. ■ This date links up with the U by Uniworld Danube Flow trip. See p.144 for more.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BERLIN TO STOCKHOLM 13 DAYS

4 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$1975 *

FROM

NE W

US$152 *PP/PD

SCANDINAVIA WITH A DUSTING OF BERLIN = OUR KIND OF COCKTAIL

BERLIN GERMANY

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COPENHAGEN

OSLO

STOCKHOLM

3 nights

#CONTIKIBERLINTOSTOCKHOLM

BERLIN

FROM US$689 US$1159 US$1575 US$1975 US$1175 US$1629 US1195

102 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

CONTIKI.COM/BERLIN-STOCKHOLM

TOP EXPERIENCES

NIGHTS IN HOTELS

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

12 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

12 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team, air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Dining with the locals by Vizeat F Viking Biking, Oslo F Ice Bar, Stockholm

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• Visit ABBA Museum in Stockholm

• Berlin - Dinner with the Locals by VizEat

OSLO

START

END

3 nights

DAY 7 - 9 Oslo Vibes will be high on arrival in Norway, home of the midnight sun. In Oslo, we’ll trip to the Ski Jump Museum, learning of death defying leaps of courage. Only Norway’s naturally stunning landscapes of fjords will trump the city’s list of activities. Coast the streets on two wheels, stroll the vintage shops of Grünerløkka, or meander Aker Brygge over fish ‘n’ chips & modern art. (B,D)(B)(B) F Viking Biking F Half day Fjord cruise

STOCKHOLM OR

END

3 nights

DAY 10 - 13 Stockholm We’ll drift due east to elegant Stockholm, enjoying Absolut Vodka at an Ice Bar as our welcome. History buffs will be wowed by the Vasa Museum’s ancient warship wreckage, while the more musically inclined will enjoy a trip to the ABBA Museum. We can toast our trip off with an evening cruise, seeing the archipelago from a new vantage point. (B,D)(B)(B)(B) F Ice Bar F Vasa Museum F Dinner cruise

NORWAY

OSLO

STOCKHOLM

END STOCKHOLM. OR

10 13

ADD

ADD END OSLO OR CONTINUE ON TO STOCKHOLM .

SWEDEN

DENMARK

COPENHAGEN START

ITINERARY KEY START

First possible start city

START

Optional start city

END

Optional end city

ADD

Option to add further destinations

MIX & MATCH

COPENHAGEN

START

Extend your trip & save 5% to include Russia Plus trips. See p.134 for full itinerary. Visit contiki.com/russia.

BERLIN

3 nights

DAY 4 - 6 Copenhagen Grab your last sausage staples before we skate on to Denmark. The Kingdom’s capital will greet us with open arms & ample pastries. First up is a cruise of Copenhagen’s waterways. We can go deep in the city in proper Danish fashion, taking a bike tour, cruising Copenhagen’s pretty canals, or visiting the Carlsberg Brewery. (B,D)(B)(B) F Bike tour F Tour the Carlsberg Brewery F Canal cruise

DAY 1 - 3 Berlin We gather round to not only meet each other but head out and dine with the Locals with our great local VizEat experience. Spend time differentiating bockwurst from kinderwurst - & more importantly Pilsner from Weizen beer. A progressive food tour & a cruise in the vintage cars of the DDR should puff out our time in Berlin quite nicely. (D)(B)(B) F Trabi tour F Progressive food tour F Dining with the locals by Vizeat

END

GERMANY

BERLIN

ADD END

END COPENHAGEN OR CONTINUE ON TO OSLO.

END BERLIN. CONTINUE ON TO COPENHAGEN.

MAP KEY Optional start/end city End city

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: EXBS

US$2405 Start End May31 Jun 12 WINTER 2018/19

US$1975 Start End Dec 09 ★ Dec 21

Start Jun 14 CODE: WXBS

START BERLIN & FINISH STOCKHOLM

End Jun 26

US$2495 Start End Jun 28 Jul 10

FOR ALL TRIP VARIATION DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICING, VISIT CONTIKI.COM/INDEPENDENTINSIDER. Start Jul 05

End Jul 17

Start Jul 12

End Jul 24

Start Jul 19

End Jul 31

Start Aug 02

End Aug 14

Start Aug 16

End Aug 28

US$2405 Start End Aug 30 Sep 11

START BERLIN & FINISH STOCKHOLM

US$2075 Start End Dec 16 ★ Dec 28

Start End Dec 21 ★ Jan 02

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. EXBS - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$605. WXBS - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$519. Trip starts 4:00pm in Berlin & ends approx. 12:00 noon in Stockholm. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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ITALIAN BELLISSIMO 11 DAYS

1 COUNTRY

FROM

US$2175 *

FROM

NE W

US$198 *PP/PD

ALL THE FOOD, ALL THE HISTORY, ALL THE FREEDOM TO DO IT YOUR WAY

#CONTIKIITALIANBELLISSIMO

ROME ITALY

CHOOSE YOUR COMBINATION Independent Insider lets you pick the city or cities that you want to travel to. It’s your trip so do it your way.

ROME

TUSCANY

ITALIAN RIVIERA

ROME

MED ESCAPE

3 nights

1 nights

10 nights

FROM

US$2175 US$1869 104 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

CONTIKI.COM/ITALIAN-BELLISSIMO

TOP EXPERIENCES

NIGHTS IN HOTELS

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

10 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

10 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team, air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Express entrance to the Colosseum, Rome F Tuscan Evening & Cooking Class, Florence F Vespa Tour, Florence

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• Special access Rome sightseeing tour

• Tuscan Wine Tasting

DAY 4 - 6 Tuscany Arriving in the fertile lands of pungent olives & juicy grapes, we’ll take an indulgent bout of wine tasting. Hit the streets of Florence with a caffè latte in hand, roaming the south bank of Arno with the cool kids. For full cultural submersion take the quintessential Italian experience of a Vespa tour & sign up to learn the mouth-watering secrets of Tuscan cooking. (B,D)(B)(B) F Vespa tour F Half day trip to San Gimignano F Tuscan dinner & cooking demonstration

DAY 7 - 9 Italian Riviera Just saying the word ‘Riviera’ should elude to the approaching glamour & greatness. Going lush on the Ligurian coast, we can take a boat cruise that sees the coloured cliffs from a new vantage point. Wine, antipasto & fancy boutiques can interlude outdoor activities like the coastal walk of Via Della Amore. (B,D)(B)(B) F Boat cruise F Hike the Via Della Amore F Dinner in the Cinqueterra ITALY

ITALIAN RIVIERA 7 4

TUSCANY

ROME

11 10

DAY 1 - 3 Rome Uniting in the city of Rome, we’ll feel the warmth of a hearty Italian welcome. We’ll slip straight in to the mosaic of ancient monuments, enjoying the slow espresso - sipping culture. Those keen to up their experience can visit the gardens of Tivoli, or sign up for a Roman cooking class. More exploring can be done in the borough of Monti, where Rome’s creative cats meander & linger. (D)(B)(B) F Cooking Class & Dinner F Express entrance to the Colosseum F Tivoli Gardens

END START END

DAY 10 - 11 Rome Feeling plump on life and immensely indulged, we’ll leave the Riviera region and head back to Rome. Given our first few days on tour in this city, it will almost feel like returning home. Here we’ll toast our last night of Italian glory, having a heartfelt hugging session to wrap up the Bellissimo. (B)(B)

ITINERARY KEY START

Start city

END

End city

START

MIX & MATCH Extend your trip & save 5% to include Mediterranean Escape. See p.106 for full itinerary.

READ ON FOR MORE

MAP KEY Itinerary day

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: EXRR

US$2175 Start End May16 ● May26 May23 ● Jun 02

START ROME & FINISH ROME

Start End Jun 06 ● Jun 16

FOR ALL TRIP VARIATION DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICING, VISIT CONTIKI.COM/INDEPENDENTINSIDER.

US$2269 Start End Jun 20 ● Jun 30 Jul 04 ● Jul 14

Start End Jul 11 ● Jul 21 Jul 18 ● Jul 28

Start End Aug 01 ● Aug 11 Aug 15 ● Aug 25

US$2185 Start End Aug 22 ● Sep 01 Aug 29 ● Sep 08

Start End Sep 12 ● Sep 22

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. EXRR - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$645. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. ● These dates give you the option to extend your trip & link with the Mediterranean Escape trip code: BBRE

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

MEDITERRANEAN ESCAPE 10 DAYS

3 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$1869 *

FROM

& N E WO V E D IM P RE R A RY IT IN

US$187 *PP/PD

ANCIENT RUINS, AWE-INSPIRING ART & SUN-KISSED BEACHES

ROME ITALY CAPTION GREECE

CHOOSE YOUR COMBINATION Build your perfect trip, combining Mediterranean Escape with Greek Island Cruise or Greek Island Hopping. Summer Holiday winning!

MEDITERRANEAN ESCAPE

GREEK ISLAND CRUISE

GREEK ISLAND HOPPING

FROM

See p.108 for full itinerary

#CONTIKIMEDESCAPE

US$1869 US$3455 US$3959 US$1629 US$2055

106 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

CONTIKI.COM/MED-ESCAPE

TOP EXPERIENCES

NIGHTS IN HOTELS & 1 ON A FERRY 8 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation, 1 night on board a ferry

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

9 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team, air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Cruise around the Isle of Capri F Express entrance to the Colosseum, Rome F Lemon Experience, Amalﬁ Coast

START

ADD

4PM ROME

DAY 1 - 3 Rome Uniting in the city of Rome, we’ll feel the warmth of a hearty Italian welcome. We’ll slip straight in to the mosaic of ancient monuments, enjoying the slow espresso-sipping culture. Those keen to up their experience can visit the gardens of Tivoli, or sign up for a Roman cooking class. More exploring can be done in the borough of Monti, where Rome’s creative cats meander & linger. (D)(B)(B) F ‘Dinner La Dolce Vita’ F Vatican Tour F Express entrance to the Colosseum Vatican City

DAY 8 - 10 Athens A time capsule of life before us, Athens will leave you stunned from sun up ‘til sun down. Here you can climb around the massive Theatre of Dionysus & dine in the rustic district of Plaka. Other days might be spent sifting through treasures at Monastiraki Flea Market or visiting Brettos, one of the oldest distillery’s in Greece. (B,D)(B)(B) F A Traditional Athens Affair F Athens City Tour & Acropolis

1 ROME ADRIATIC SEA

ITALY

Pompeii Isle of Capri

END

AMALFI COAST

ADD

Bari END ATHENS OR ADD 4 DAY GREEK ISLAND CRUISE, OR 4 DAY GREEK ISLAND HOPPING

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

GREECE

DAY 4 - 6 Amalﬁ Travelling to the south, we’ll find ourselves in Amalfi, where we’ll step into a glamorous afternoon of wine & mozzarella tasting. Use your time here to see the colourful homes & scenic mountains of Positano, or submerge into a tub of gelato in Sorrento. It can all be topped off with a trip to the archaeological site of Pompeii & a drift around the Bay of Naples. (B,D)(B)(B) F ‘Tastes of Amalfi’ Dinner F Amalfi Lemon Tour F Capri Cruise

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

ATHENS 8 10

IONIAN SEA Patras

DAY 7 Overnight Ferry After taking in the rugged beauty of the boot’s south, we’ll board our overnight ferry to Greece. Ploughing through the Ionian Sea watching Italy get smaller would be a little heartbreaking if Greece wasn’t on the agenda. (B) F Guided Tour of Pompeii

Corinth Canal

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• Special access Rome sightseeing tour

• Guided tour of the Vatican • Wine & Mozzarella tasting

+ 4-DAY GREEK ISLAND CRUISE

DAY 10 Mykonos Getting into the spirit of the adventure, we’ll hit the seas with our navigation set to Mykonos. Once our ship pulls up in this paradise party mecca, it will be sunshine & good times aplenty. Donkey rides & local wine? Yes, this can happen. (B,L,D)

DAY 11 Patmos Today we’ll make a stop in Turkey – just casually – & shop the wild bazaar of port town Kusadasi. Back on the water, we’ll float to Patmos, an idyllic island where time stands still & days are long, balmy & full of seafood. (B,L,D)

GREECE

END

ATHENS

10:00AM ATHENS CENTRE

TURKEY

AEGEAN SEA

Kusadasi

DAY 14 Athens It will be sobs all round as we drift back to the mainland & share one final meal together. You can choose to conclude the trip straight after breakfast, or sign up for one last bout of sightseeing in Athens. (B) DAY 13 Santorini Arriving in Santorini, you’ll see quickly we’ve saved the best until last. From the dreamy sunsets to the iconic blue & white domes dripping in pink flowers, this island will be everything you’ve dreamed of & more. (B,L,D)

Patmos

Mykonos

Santorini Rhodes

Crete

DAY 12 Rhodes Pristine beaches & medieval towns will greet us on the sun-soaked island of Rhodes. A kaleidoscope of history, culture & epic parties, there will be limitless options for how you spend your time here. (B,L,D)

ADD ATHENS

+ GREEK ISLAND HOPPING

AEGEAN SEA

MYKONOS 11

Mediterranean Escape trip links with the Greek Island Hopping trip on p.108-109.

IOS 17 14

SANTORINI

END

10:00AM ATHENS CENTRE

READ ON FOR MORE HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBRE

US$1869 start end May12 May21

MEDITERRANEAN ESCAPE

US$1915 start May19 May26

end May28 Jun 04

start Jun 02

START ROME & FINISH ATHENS

end Jun 11

US$1965 start end Jun 16 Jun 25 Jun 23 Jul 02

FOR ALL TRIP VARIATION DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICING, VISIT CONTIKI.COM/INDEPENDENTINSIDER.

start Jun 30 Jul 07

end Jul 09 Jul 16

start Jul 14 Jul 21

end Jul 23 Jul 30

start Jul 28 Aug 11

end Aug 06 Aug 20

start Aug 18

end Aug 27

US$1915 start Aug 25 Sep 01

end Sep 03 Sep 10

start Sep 08 Sep 22

end Sep 17 Oct 01

CODE: MESI

US$3965 start end May12 A Jun 01

MEDITERRANEAN ESCAPE + GREEK ISLAND HOPPING

US$3959 start end May19 Jun 07

US$4069 start end Jun 02 A Jun 22

START ROME & FINISH ATHENS

US$4169 start end Jun 23 A Jul 13

US$4059 start end Jun 30 Jul 19

FOR ALL TRIP VARIATION DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICING, VISIT CONTIKI.COM/INDEPENDENTINSIDER.

US$4169 start end Jul 14 A Aug 03

US$4059 start end Jul 21 Aug 09 Aug 11 Aug 30

US$4069 start end Aug 25 A Sep 14

US$3959 start end Sep 01 Sep 20

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of US$1019 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens. A - These departures stay one more night in Athens code: MESIA. Note: for operational reasons, the Greek Island Hopping section of this trip may run in reverse. Days 1 & 20 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For all trip variation departure dates and pricing visit contiki.com/independentinsider SUMMER 2018

CODE: MESC

US$3909 A US$3455 B start end May12 May25

MEDITERRANEAN ESCAPE + 4-DAY GREEK ISLAND CRUISE

US$4005 A US$3535 B start end May19 Jun 01 May26 Jun 08 Jun 02 Jun 15

US$4095 A US$3615 B start end Jun 16 Jul 29 Jun 23 Jul 06 Jun 30 Jul 13 Jul 07 Jul 20

start Jul 14 Jul 21 Jul 28 Aug 11

end Jul 27 Aug 03 Aug 10 Aug 24

START ROME & FINISH ATHENS

start Aug 18

end Aug 31

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$350 PORT TAXES & GRATUITIES

A = OUTSIDE CABIN, B = INSIDE CABIN

US$4005 A US$3535 B start end Aug 25 Sep 07 Sep 01 Sep 08 Sep 08 Sep 21 Sep 22 Oct 05

* Cruise prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single supplement option: Add US$955 to twin-share price for an inside cabin (plus add port taxes for total price) or US$1095 to twin-share price for an outside cabin (add port taxes for total price). Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens. If you require a Schengen visa for this trip it must be multi-entry. Days 1 & 14 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation. For all trip variation departure dates and pricing visit contiki.com/independentinsider. Unlimited drinks package including beer, wine, local spirits and soft drink. Please note: On occasions, we may not always be able to facilitate 3 nights in Amalfi but in these instances we will include an additional night in Sorrento and also stay in Salerno.

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GREEK ISLAND HOPPING 13 DAYS

1 COUNTRY

FROM

US$2055 *

FROM

& N E WO V E D IM P RE R A RY IT IN

US$159 *PP/PD

ISLAND HOP YOUR WAY THROUGH WHITE & BLUE CYCLADIC SKYLINES & TURQUOISE SEAS

SANTORINI GREECE

CHOOSE YOUR COMBINATION #CONTIKIGREEKHOPPING

Build your perfect trip, combining Mediterranean Escape with Greek Island Hopping. Summer Holiday winning!

MEDITERRANEAN ESCAPE

GREEK ISLAND HOPPING

FROM US$1869 US$3959 US$2055

108 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

CONTIKI.COM/ISLAND-HOPPING

TOP EXPERIENCES

NIGHTS IN HOTELS

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

12 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

12 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team, air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Past & Present, Athens F Island Tour, Delos F Highlights & Volcano Tour, Santorini

START

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• See the traditional Cycladic-style houses of Mykonos • See the famous windmills of Mykonos

DAY 3 - 5 Mykonos Having opened the lid on Athens & its intricacies, we’ll pack our bags & get ready for some island time. From the old iconic windmills near Little Venice to the peppering of cute cafés, this island has no shortage of Greek charm. For those not inclined towards slow paced days, you can sip organic lavender cocktails at the world renowned Buddha Bar. (B,D)(B)(B) F Island Tour of Delos F Mykonos Beach Hopping F Hidden Treasures of Mykonos

6PM ATHENS

DAY 1 - 2 Arrive Athens Today we’ll unite in a time capsule of life on earth; a city that will leave you stunned from sun up ‘til sun down. Here you can climb around the massive Theatre of Dionysus & dine in the rustic district of Plaka. Other days might be spent sifting through treasures at Monastiraki Flea Market or visiting Brettos, one of the oldest distillery’s in Greece. (D)(B) F A Traditional Athens Affair F Past & Present Athens

GREECE

ATHENS 13 12

AEGEAN SEA

MYKONOS 3

IOS END

DAY 6 - 8 Santorini After a short bout of play at sea, we’ll pull up in the port of Santorini, finding white-washed vistas & blue dome churches. Sign up for a tour that may see you swimming in an active volcano or peruse the streets snapping tumbling bougainvillea. With other days at black or red sand beaches eating local specialties like domatokeftedes (fried tomato balls), life doesn’t get much better. (B,D)(B)(B) F Visit Oia at sunset F Highlights & Volcano tour

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SANTORINI

DAY 12 - 13 Athens Choking back the tears, we’ll wave miserably to the dreamy islands of Greece. We’ll wrap things up after breakfast in Athens, attempting a few Greek pleasantries on the way out the door. (B)(B) Please note: Days 1 & 13 have been

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DAY 9 - 11 Ios Our final destination in our trio of islands – Ios will greet us with a rugged back drop & island charm. When the sun sets, this place really comes to life, which means day sailing trips on the water are essential. Sign up for some watersports & chow down grilled octopus at a local café & your Ios stint is complete. (B,D)(B)(B) F Sailing Spectacular Ios F Farewell Dinner to the Greek Islands

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LONDON ENGLAND

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 9

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 9 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 9 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F London Eye F Welsh Banquet at Cardiff Castle F Tour of Millenium Stadium in Cardiff

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NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • London City Tour • Visit Warner Bros, Harry Potter Studio Tour • Magical Mystery Tour

DAY 9 Liverpool Home of Beatlemania & another of Britain’s most beloved football teams, Liverpool is a city worth ticking. Attuning our ear to the Scouse accent, why not sign up for a tour of the most mysterious kind, or go find the heart of the city for yourself in the energetic & transformed factory area of the Baltic Triangle. (B)

DAY 8 Manchester Manchester has a lot to be proud of, holding ownership of Oasis, Coronation Street, vegetarianism, & the oldest English language library in the world. We’ll spend a night in this hub of quirks, where we can eat laksa & dumplings in Chinatown before exploring the basement clubs of the vibrant Northern Quarter. (B)

IRISH SEA

DAY 7 Warwick Today we say ‘Hwyl fawr’ to Wales & back to beautiful England making our way to the home of one of its most important sons - William Shakespeare & his beloved Stratford-upon-Avon. Time to explore here before we head north where we bed down in the town of Warwick. (B,D)

DAY 5 - 6 Cardiff Arriving in the Welsh capital of Cardiff, we’ll find a buzzing & compact metropolis where you can enjoy rarebit (glam cheese toast) & crempog (their take on pancakes). See the city’s regal side at Cardiff Castle, or get amongst the modern day scene at the cultural art space of ‘Chapter’. If craft beer & live music sound like your jam, you can hit up the lively street of Womanby. (B,D) Places visited 1 Itinerary day Start city End city

ENGLAND

LIVERPOOL

END

8PM LONDON

DAY 10 London Weaving south-east, we’ll head back to London, taking in the charming cottages of the English countryside en route. Back in the big smoke we’ll share sad goodbyes as our trip comes to an end, leaving us with 10 days of incredible memories. (B)

MANCHESTER

WALES

WARWICK

Stratford-upon-Avon

CARDIFF

OXFORD Harry Potter Studio Tour

BRISTOL

1 Bath

DAY 4 Bristol Plunging into the culturally rich town of Bath, we’ll be instantly impressed by the Roman architecture & the remnants of what was once a British haunt of high fashion. Beyond the Roman Baths themselves you can stroll across the Pulteney Bridge, roam the Royal Crescent or visit the Victoria Art Gallery. Then on to the uber cool city of Bristol home of the Legendary Banksy. (B)(B)

LONDON

START END

DAY 3 Oxford This Morning our first call is at Warner Bros Harry Potter World. Then we step into the elegance of 13th century colleges, we’ll soak up the buzz of youth & aroma of academia. Explore museums, marvel at the beauty of the Bodleian Library, or sit peacefully amidst 8,000 plant & flower species at the University of Oxford’s Botanical Gardens. (B)

START

7:30AM LONDON

DAY 1 - 2 London Today we unite in the capital of a Kingdom that’s brimming with excitement & adventure. Whether you find yourself sifting through antique treasures in Notting Hill or sipping coffee after a bout of shopping in hipster Shoreditch, your time here will be remarkable. To make it a legit Brit experience, why not get up close & personal with the most famous clock of them all, Big Ben, before bunking down with board games & beers in a cosy pub when hunger (inevitably) strikes. (D)(B) F Tower of London Tour

MIX & MATCH See more & save more! This trip will Mix & Match with England & Scotland trip, p.113. You’ll save 5% with our Multi-trip discount. See p.13. You’ll need to finish in Liverpool not London.

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBLL

US$1819 Start End May13 May22 May27 Jun 05

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Start Aug 05 Aug 19

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of US$449. Trip starts 7:30am in London & ends approx. 8:00pm in London. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 8 nights twin-share hotel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 8 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS 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

SCOTTISH DAY 7 West Highlands HIGHLANDS After visiting the pastel houses & fishing Loch 6 ports of the Isle of Skye, we’ll carry on Isle of Ness Skye to the West Highlands, home of Ben SCOTLAND Nevis - Britain’s highest mountain. (B) WEST 7 HIGHLANDS

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DAY 9 Glasgow or London With a big love for Britain now running deep in our bloodstream, we’ll wrap up our trip after breakfast in Glasgow, or on arrival in London for those catching the train south. (B)

YORK

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)

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London

START

7:30AM LONDON

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)

DAY 2 York After a drive through rolling countryside we’ll find ourselves ambling down narrow lanes exploring all York has to offer & with 2000 years of history tucked into its monuments, its offerings are nothing short of incredible. (B,D) F Evening ‘Ghost Walk’

DAY 4 - 5 Edinburgh After stopping at a curious wedding hotspot & a Roman Empire wall, we’ll land in the Scottish city of Edinburgh. From bagpipes to Hadrian’s Wall, this musical city will entertain us from sun up to sun down, & perhaps a little into the dark. (B)(B,D) F Dinner with haggis & bagpipes F Edinburgh castle experience

SCOTLAND 6 DAYS FROM US$955 PP FROM US$160 PD Try everything Scottish on our 6-day trip. For full details, dates & prices see our website. Code: BBSC. Single supplement US$255. Code: WWSC. Single supplement US$255. Visit contiki.com/scotland

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. BBBR - Summer 2018 - 9 days Single room supplement of US$405. WWBR - Winter 2018/19 - 9 days Single room supplement of US$385. Trip starts 7:30am (7:00am in winter) in London & ends approx. 8:00am in Glasgow or 2:30pm in London if you have chosen to take the train. Add US$110 to take the train from Glasgow to London. ● These trips will be in Edinburgh during the Festival & Military Tattoo (tickets not included). ◆ This trip will be in Edinburgh during Hogmanay. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a wider adventure. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the Great Britain & Ireland trip. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.114. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.

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St Andrews

Stirling

EDINBURGH DAY 8 Glasgow GLASGOW 9 After a castle stop in Stirling, we’ll be Gretna Green sliding into Glasgow, where live music END & plenty of quirky characters will LAKE 3 DISTRICT welcome us in traditional warm Scottish style. (B) 2

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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)

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5 COUNTRIES

US$2475 *

FROM

US$155 *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 IN HOTELS 15 nights twin-share hotel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 15 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.176 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

DAY 7 West Highlands After visiting the pastel houses & fishing ports of the Isle of Skye, we’ll carry on to the West Highlands. (B)

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

DAY 11 - 12 Galway We’ll pass the incredible Cliffs of Moher & go deep on Irish traditions at Blarney Castle. (B)(B,D) F Boat ride to the Aran Islands (summer only)

6 Isle of Skye

Loch Ness SCOTLAND

WEST HIGHLANDS Stirling

GLASGOW

DAY 13 Londonderry We’ll wind back the clock & soak up some 17th century Irish history. (B,D) F Locally guided walking tour including the Bogside Murals

St Andrews

EDINBURGH

Giant’s Causeway Gretna Green

LONDONDERRY

Larne

GALWAY

Hadrian’s Wall

DAY 6 Scottish Highlands The beautiful Scottish Highlands never fail to disappoint. Spot Nessie on our Loch Ness cruise. (B,D)

LAKE DISTRICT

BELFAST

N.IRELAND

IRISH SEA

REP. OF IRELAND

DAY 14 Belfast Today we’ll encounter one of Irelands greats, the incredible Giant’s Causeway, before Belfast.. (B) F Titanic Museum visit

DAY 8 Glasgow After a castle stop in Stirling, we’ll be sliding into Glasgow. (B)

DAY 9 Dublin After a short bout on the sea, we’ll plonk our feet onto Irish soil. Travelling through County Meath to Dublin. (B,D)

DAY 10 Cork Making our way to Cork, we’ll stop in Kilkenny where we can munch down some lunch. (B,D) F Jameson Whiskey Distillery

16 15

YORK

Holyhead

DUBLIN

LIVERPOOL

DAY 1 London to Liverpool Meet up with the team & sweep through the best of London. Later on to Liverpool. (D) DAY 2 York After a drive through rolling countryside, we’ll find ourselves exploring York. (B,D) F Evening ‘Ghost Walk’ DAY 3 Lake District Endless green hills, serene lakes & streets of stone homes in the Lake District. (B) DAY 4 - 5 Edinburgh After stopping at a curious wedding hotspot & Hadrian’s Wall, we’ll land in Edinburgh. (B)(B,D) F Edinburgh castle experience F Dinner with haggis & bagpipes

Kilkenny

10 Blarney

WALES

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CORK

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Cliffs of Moher

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8:00PM LONDON

DAY 16 Dublin to London We ferry across the Irish Sea to Wales & travel back to London where the trip ends. (B)

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. BBUK - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$669. WWUK - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$665. Trip starts 7:30am (7:00am in winter) in London & ends approx. 8:00pm in London. This trip is a combination trip where travellers who have booked the England & Scotland only section return to London on Day 9 & those who have booked the Ireland only section join on Day 9. Those who have booked the Scotland & Ireland only section join in Edinburgh on Day 4. ● These trips will be in Edinburgh during the Festival & Military Tattoo (tickets not included). ◆ This trip will be in Edinburgh during Hogmanay. Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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LEPRECHAUNS, GUINNESS & GALWAY GIRLS. THE FULL IRISH EXPERIENCE AWAITS

CLIFFS OF MOHER IRELAND

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 7 nights twin-share hotel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Londonderry Walking Tour F Irish Dinner & Dancing evening, Dublin

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Visit Blarney Castle & kiss the famous Blarney Stone • Entry to the magical Cliffs of Moher

DAY 6 Belfast Today we’ll encounter one of Irelands greats, the incredible Giant’s Causeway, before moving on to Belfast. Here we’ll uncover a city transforming itself from a troubled past, discovering instead a rough diamond that offers up cool sites & nightlife aplenty. (B) F Titanic Museum visit

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WINTER 2018/19

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DAY 3 - 4 Galway Cruising out of Cork, we’ll pass the ever incredible Cliffs of Moher & go deep on Irish traditions at Blarney Castle. Our destination of Galway will delight us to no end, serving up all things quintessentially Irish – not least some Gaelic chit chat. (B)(B,D) F Boat ride to the Aran Islands (summer only)

DAY 7 Dublin Back in Dublin, we’ll have the chance to dive head first into the city we sampled on day one. Markets, museums, & plenty of four leaf clover fun will keep us busy in the nation’s capital. (B) F Guinness Storehouse Visit

REP. OF IRELAND

DAY 5 Londonderry Later in Londonderry, we’ll wind back the clock & soak up some 17th century Irish history. With the knowledge we’ll walk away with, you could swear the walls of this walled city could talk. (B,D) F Locally guided walking tour including the Bogside Murals

3 GALWAY Cliffs of Moher

8AM DUBLIN

DAY 8 Dublin The laughter & leprechaun jokes will come to an end today. You’ll say your teary goodbyes & pray that a bit of Irish luck reunites you all in the not too distant future. (B)

START END

END

1 DUBLIN

Kilkenny

START

CORK 2 Blarney

DAY 2 Cork Today, we’ll head out of Dublin with no remorse, knowing we’ll be back for more of it at the end of the trip. Making our way to Cork, we’ll stop in Kilkenny where we can explore the cute town & munch down some lunch. (B,D) F Jameson Whiskey Distillery

4:30PM DUBLIN

DAY 1 Dublin Today you’ll check in to your hotel & start getting acquainted with all things Irish! In the afternoon, the team will join forces, excited for the Emerald Isle adventures that sit ahead. (D) 1

Places visited Itinerary day Start city End city

SCOTLAND & IRELAND 13 DAYS FROM US$2125 PP FROM US$164 PD Add 5 days to your trip & get a slice of Scotland too. For full details, dates & prices see our website. Code: BBED. Single supplement US$595. Code: WWED. Single supplement US$565. Visit contiki.com/scotland-ireland

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Giant’s Causeway

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End Oct 27

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Jan 11 Jan 12

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. BBIR - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$379. WWIR - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$365. Trip starts 4:30pm in Dublin & ends approx. 8:00am in Dublin. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the Great Britain & Ireland. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.114. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.

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IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

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2 COUNTRIES

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US$1949 *

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NE W

US$163 *PP/PD

SYMMETRICAL CITIES, GOLDEN COASTLINES & SUN DRENCHED DAYS

LISBON PORTUGAL

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

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

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

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

#FIESTASANDSIESTAS

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

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)

START

6:00PM BARCELONA

San

Sebastian BILBAO 3 DAY 6 - 7 Porto Slapping on our sunny Portuguese START Pamplona attitudes, we’ll cross the border & find Zaragoza SPAIN ourselves in an iconic town best known PORTUGAL 1 BARCELONA for its port wine. Alive with galleries & coffee shops, the terracotta washed 5 SALAMANCA PORTO 6 city of Porto is basically a dream. We’ll 10 12 find heritage in the old wooden tram MADRID END that rattles along the streets & in the UNESCO stamped alleys of Ribeira. You’re absolute must do whilst here? LISBON 8 It has to be the Duoro River Cruise. END 8:00AM MADRID (B,D)(B) F Cruise on the River Duoro DAY 10 - 12 Madrid From rooftop DAY 8 - 9 Lisbon bars to 1920’s architecture, Madrid F Local dinner Travelling south along the Atlantic, holds an unassuming charm & we’ll stop at the Venetian esque boat multi-layered persona that’s hard to town of Aveiro, en route to the capital. resist. We’ll bunker down here for the Once in Lisbon’s mosaic tiled streets of rest of our trip, getting acquainted with every nook & cranny. You’ll be guided pastelarias & antique stores, we’ll take by our city tour, & can chose to venture MIX & MATCH lazy strolls & dine for hours to enjoy the beyond the city skirts to the medieval pace of the city. You can find the secret walled city of Toledo. We’ll then top See more & save more! This trip will Mix haunts on a sightseeing tour, & find a things off with an optional farewell & Match with the Spain, Morocco & mountain of castles & secret gardens Española dinner. (B,D)(B)(B) Portugal trip p.121. You’ll save 5% with Places visited by venturing to Sintra. (B,D)(B) F Visit Valley of the Fallen our Multi-trip discount. See p.13. 1 Itinerary day F Dine with the locals seafood feast F Farewell dinner

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Start May30 CODE: WWFS

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Start Jun 13

End Jun 24

US$2365 Start End Jun 27 Jul 08

Start Jul 11

End Jul 22

Start Jul 25

End Aug 05

Start Aug 08

End Aug 19

US$2309 Start End Sep 05 Sep 16

START BARCELONA & FINISH MADRID

US$2045 Start End Dec 20 Dec 31

116 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

US$1949 Start End 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). BBFS - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$799. WWFS - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$705. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in Barcelona & ends approx. 8:00am in Madrid. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

CONTIKI.COM/FIESTAS-SIESTAS

12 DAYS

2 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$1919 *

FROM

US$160 *PP/PD

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

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

SIMPLY ITALY

MILAN ITALY

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 11 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Cruise around the Isle of Capri, Sorrento (summer only) F Tuscan Evening, Florence F Burano Island Cruise & Dinner, Venice NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Enjoy a glass of Prosecco overlooking the Bay of Naples • Day trip to the Isle of Capri

START

END

4PM ROME

MILAN

DAY 1 Rome Check in to your hotel before the team unites in the afternoon. We’ll hit the streets for some sightseeing, with the Cinque Terre Trevi Fountain & Piazza Navona being just two highlights on the list. (D)

VENICE

Lake Garda Verona

DAY 12 Rome Bursting with appreciation for this remarkable country, we’ll drink our final espressos & say our farewells. (B)

ITALIAN RIVIERA 9 Pisa

Apennine Mountains

ITALY

START END

12 10

ROME

Vatican City Mt. Vesuvius

DAY 3 Capri Our day trip to Capri will be filled with natural beauty, cliff-side swims, & café hopping in the hillside town of Anacapri. (B)

DAY 4 - 5 Florence Our day trip to Capri will be filled with natural beauty, cliff-side swims, & café hopping in the hillside town of Anacapri. (B) F Tuscan Evening

boutique Local

Please note: Please note: Days 1 & 12 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

FLORENCE

Chianti Region

DAY 2 Sorrento Cruising out of Rome we’ll make our way to the Vatican City & St Peter’s. We’ll roll toward the bay of Naples, where we’ll sip a sunset drink by the seaside. (B,D)

8AM ROME

Like the look of this trip but craving a little more luxe when it comes to accommodation? Head to p.71. to see how you can do this exact trip staying only in Boutique Hotels. See how much & when for dates & prices.

DAY 10 - 11 Rome We’ll head back to Rome via the Leaning Tower of Pisa & the Appenine Mountains. Continuing our love affair with the capital, a whirl of monuments, café culture & passionate conversation - così italiano! (B)(B) F Emperors & Gladiators Inc. Colosseum

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Pompeii

SORRENTO

MIX & MATCH

Isle of Capri

DAY 6 - 7 Venice We’ll make a stop at the Romeo & Juliet setting of Verona en route to Venice. Here we’ll spend two nights ogling over picturesque canals & art-filled palazzi, with a private boat ride to the islands topping it all off. (B)(B) F Gondola Ride F Burano Island Cruise & Dinner F Venice walking tour with cicchetti

DAY 9 Italian Riviera The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cinque Terre will keep our day colourful as we soak up the towns of Monterosso & Portovenere. (B) DAY 8 Milan Waltzing around with IONIAN SEA eyes wide open, we’ll find that high-end shopping & enviable street style isn’t all this hotspot has to offer. (B)

Start Jul 01 Jul 04 Jul 08 Jul 15

Start Aug 12 Aug 19

Keen to see more & save more? Use low cost airlines to fly to Athens - this trip will Mix & Match with Greek Island Hopping p.108-109. You’ll save 5% with our Multi-trip discount. See p.13.

Places visited Itinerary day

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBSY

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US$2385 Start May20 May27 Jun 03 Jun 10

End May31 Jun 07 Jun 14 Jun 21

US$2445 Start Jun 17 Jun 20 ● Jun 24 Jun 27

End Jun 28 Jul 01 Jul 05 Jul 08

End Jul 12 Jul 15 Jul 19 Jul 26

Start Jul 18 Jul 22 Jul 29 ● Aug 05

End Jul 29 Aug 02 Aug 09 Aug 16

End Aug 23 Aug 30

START ROME & FINISH ROME

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

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

US$2385 Start Aug 26 Sep 02 Sep 05 Sep 09 CODE: BBBL

Start 2019 Jan 06

End

Jan 17

US$1919 Start End Jan 27 Feb 07 Mar 10 Mar 21

boutique US$2925 Local JunStart20

●

End Sep 06 Sep 13 Sep 16 Sep 20

Start Sep 12 Sep 16 Sep 23 Sep 30

End Sep 23 Sep 27 Oct 04 Oct 11

START ROME & FINISH ROME

End Jul 01

US$2925 Start End Jul 29 ● Aug 09

DEPARTURES

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). BBSY - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$705. WWSY - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$715. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. ● Boutique Local departure code: BBIB. Single room supplement of US$1145. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.

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#SIMPLYITALY

WINTER 2018/19 CODE: WWSY

US$2025 Start End Oct 21 Nov 01 Oct 28 Nov 08

START ROME & FINISH ROME

US$2325 Start End May13 May24

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

ITALIAN ESPRESSO 8 DAYS

2 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$1435 *

FROM

US$180 *PP/PD

A RICH, AUTHENTIC, CREAMY, FULL FLAVOUR OF THE MOST BELLISSIMO ITALIAN CITIES

TUSCANY ITALY

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 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

Verona

Pisa

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Locally guided tour of the Vatican museums

DAY 1 - 2 Rome Today you’ll check-in to your hotel before the team unites in the afternoon. Putting no delay on the Italian immersion, we’ll hit the streets for some sightseeing, with the Trevi Fountain & Piazza Navona being just two highlights on the list. Vespas, pasta & many espressos; we won’t miss a bit. (D)(B) F Cooking Class & Dinner

#ITALIANESPRESSO

WINTER 2018/19

US$1515 Start End Oct 20 Oct 27

US$1635 Start End May05 May12

CODE: WWHI

END

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.

Apennine Mountains

San Gimignano

MIX & MATCH START END

ROME Vatican City 1

Places visited Itinerary day Optional end city

See more & save more! Use low cost airlines to fly to Greece. This trip will Mix & Match with Greek Island Hopping p.108-109 trip. Or head to Berlin & connect with the Eastern Road trip p.45. You’ll save 5% with our Multi-trip discount. See p.13.

H O W MUC H & W H EN SUMMER 2018

US$1595 Start End Apr 07 Apr 14 Apr 21 Apr 28

FLORENCE

Chianti Region

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

END

4PM ROME

START

VENICE

ITALY

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

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

CODE: BBHI

US$1675 Start End May19 May26 May21 May28 May26 Jun 02

Start Jun 09

START ROME & FINISH VENICE OR ROME

End Jun 16

US$1715 Start End Jun 16 Jun 23 Jun 23 Jun 30 Jun 25 Jul 02

Start Jun 30 Jul 07 Jul 14

End Jul 07 Jul 14 Jul 21

Start Jul 28 Aug 04 Aug 11

End Aug 04 Aug 11 Aug 18

US$1675 Start End Aug 25 Sep 01 Sep 01 Sep 08 Sep 08 Sep 15

Start Sep 15 Sep 22

Start Dec 27

Start Dec 29

End Jan 05

Start Jan 12

End Jan 19

US$1435 Start End Mar 02 Mar 09

US$1475 Start End Mar 16 Mar 23

End Sep 22 Sep 29

START ROME & FINISH VENICE OR ROME

US$1475 Start End Nov 03 Nov 10

Start Nov 17

End Nov 24

US$1549 Start End Dec 15 ★ Dec 22

End Jan 03

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). BBHI - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$495. WWHI - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$475. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Venice or approx 6:00pm in Rome. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.

118 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

CONTIKI.COM/ESPRESSO

21 DAYS

4 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$3795 *

FROM

US$181 *PP/PD

EXPERIENCE ALL SPAIN, PORTUGAL & MOROCCO HAVE TO OFFER

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

IBERIAN PENINSULA & MOROCCO

MARRAKECH MOROCCO

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

NIGHTS IN HOTEL 20 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 20 breakfasts (B), 9 dinners (D)

START

DAY 1 - 2 Madrid Packed with both traditional charm & a modern vibrancy, two nights roaming Madrid’s diverse neighbourhoods & lively plazas PORTUGAL will have us hooked. (D)(B)

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

END

CODE: WIBP

Denia

IBIZA

Sierra Nevada 9 Mountains

DAY 9 - 10 Granada This morning we’ll board a fast ferry back to the Spanish mainland. A fabled palace, atmospheric streets & tapas aplenty will keep us entertained in this old-school city. (B)(B,D) F Tour of Albaicin & Royal Chapel

GRANADA

Tarifa Tangier

Algeciras Gibraltar

DAY 21 End Madrid 15 ASSILAH With far too many tapas tucked under our belts, we’ll say goodbye to Rabat 11 FEZ our newly beloved Contiki fam. Our Casablanca Atlas trip will come to an end after Mountains breakfast, but our love affair with this part of the world never will. (B) 13 MARRAKECH

Please note: Days 1 & 21 have been designed to allow you to start & finish MOROCCO the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

DAY 20 Madrid Leaving the tiled town behind, we’ll take a border hop back to Spain. Later we’ll arrive in the capital of Madrid where we’ll have one final fiesta together to toast a great trip. (B)

DAY 7 - 8 Ibiza Switching from ancient streets to strobe lights, we’ll board a flight for the world’s party capital, Ibiza. (B)(B)

Places visited Itinerary day DAY 18 - 19 Lisbon Arriving in Portugal’s capital we’ll be mesmerized by this laid-back city of wooden trams & tiled home-fronts. For two nights we’ll be wooed by fresh seafood & dreamy sunsets by Lisbon’s Golden Gate. (B,D)(B) F Portuguese Dinner 1

DAY 16 - 17 Seville Waving goodbye to Africa, we’ll wind our way north in search of Seville. 13th Century architecture & one of the world’s biggest cathedrals will fill our time. (B,D)(B) F Eat, Speak, Love DAY 15 Assilah Cruise through Casablanca, seeing the seaside Hassan II’s Mosque & visiting the capital of Rabat. After a Kasbah & King’s Palace, we’ll crash out in Assilah. (B,D)

DAY 4 Pamplona After lounging around in San Sebastian, taking sea dips & eating pinxtos, we’ll slide our Spanish selves along to Pamplona. Here we’ll soak up a city famed for its San Fermin festival & the immortal words of Ernest Hemingway. (B) DAY 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 11 - 12 Fez We’ll travel across the Strait of Gibraltar into the Rif Mountains to Fez. Here we’ll explore the bustling Medina, see the Royal Palace, & haggle like pros for handmade carpets. (B,D)(B) F Welcome to Morocco Dinner & Show DAY 13 - 14 Marrakech Passing the incredible oasis of Ifrane & the famous Atlas Mountains, we’ll move on to Marrakech. Soak up the souks, visit Koutoubia Mosque & sift through kilos of delicate silver jewels. (B,D)(B)

H O W MUC H & W H EN CODE: IBPMO

US$3989 Start End May21 Jun 10 May28 Jun 17 Jun 04 Jun 24

Start Jun 11

START MADRID & FINISH MADRID

End Jul 01

US$4129 Start End Jun 18 Jul 08 Jun 25 Jul 15 Jul 02 Jul 22

Start Jul 09 Jul 14 Jul 16

End Jul 29 Aug 03 Aug 05

Start Jul 23 Jul 30 Aug 13

End Aug 12 Aug 19 Sep 02

US$3989 Start End Aug 27 Sep 16 Sep 03 Sep 23 Sep 10 Sep 30

Start Dec 26

Start Jan 02

End Jan 21

US$2999 Start End Feb 11 Mar 02

US$3095 Start End Mar 18 Apr 06

Start Sep 17 Sep 24

End Oct 07 Oct 14

START MADRID & FINISH MADRID

US$3095 Start End Nov 05 Nov 24

Start Nov 19

End Dec 08

US$3245 Start End Dec 22 Jan 10

End Jan 14

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). IBPMO - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$1355. WIBP - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$1125. Trip starts 6:00pm in Madrid & ends approx. 8:00am in Madrid. Winter dates feature a slightly modified 20-day itinerary, 1 night in Valencia instead of 2 nights in Ibiza & 1 less (D). Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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#IBERIAANDMOROCCO

WINTER 2018/19

Pyrenees Mountains

MADRID

8AM MADRID

SUMMER 2018

US$3889 Start End May07 May27

LISBON

SEVILLE

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

US$3169 Start End Oct 22 Nov 10

BILBAO

ESSENTIALS Local Guide in Morocco, See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

US$3795 Start End Apr 30 May20

DAY 3 Bilbao Today we’ll take the slow track to START 4 PAMPLONA Bilbao so we can take in Segovia. END SPAIN Later in Bilbao, Spain’s emerging hub Zaragoza of culture & cool, you’ll have time to Segovia 5 head to the iconic Guggenheim Art BARCELONA 21 20 1 Museum. (B,D) San Sebastian

6PM MADRID

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

SPANISH SPREE 14 DAYS

2 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2045 *

FROM

US$147 *PP/PD

DELVE INTO SIESTAS, SANGRIA, SPANISH CITIES & THE SUN, SAND & SOUNDS OF IBIZA LIFE

SEVILLE SPAIN

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 13 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

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

START

6PM MADRID

DAY 1 - 2 Madrid After checking in to your hotel you’ll be free to start exploring before the team unites later in the day. Packed with both traditional charm & a modern vibrancy, two nights roaming Madrid’s diverse neighbourhoods & lively plazas will have us hooked. (D)(B)

DAY 3 Bilbao Today we’ll take the slow track to Bilbao so we can take in Segovia. Later in Spain’s emerging hub of culture & cool, you’ll have plenty of time to explore. (B,D)

San Sebastian

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

BILBAO

Segovia

MADRID

13 14

5 MEDITERRANEAN SEA

START END

Toledo

MIX & MATCH

SPAIN

See more & save more! Use low cost airlines to fly to Italy & Greece. This trip will Mix & Match with Simply Italy p.117, or Greek Island Hopping p.108-109. You’ll save 5% with our Multi-trip discount. See p.13.

CORDOBA SEVILLE

8AM MADRID

DAY 14 Madrid We’ll say goodbye to our newly beloved Contiki fam. Our trip will come to an end after breakfast. (B)

IBIZA

Sierra Nevada Mountains

GRANADA Gibraltar

DAY 13 Madrid Taking to the hill-top town of Toledo, we’ll meander through medieval buildings & mosques. Later we’ll cruise back to Madrid, with one final fiesta to toast a great trip. (B) F Traditional Madrileños Dinner

DAY 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 7 - 8 Ibiza Switching from ancient streets to strobe lights, we’ll board a flight for the world’s party capital, Ibiza. Those not fussed on 6am dance floor sessions will find no shortage of gorgeous beaches & water sports that abound the island. (B)(B) DAY 9 - 10 Granada This morning we’ll board a fast ferry, taking the ocean option back to the Spanish mainland. A fabled palace, atmospheric streets & tapas aplenty will keep us entertained in this old-school city. (B)(B,D) F Tour of Albaicin & Royal Chapel

END

Zaragoza

BARCELONA

• Explore the Palace of the Spanish Royal Family on our locally guided tour in Madrid • Locally guided tour of the Alhambra

Pyrenees Mountains

PAMPLONA

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Valley of the Fallen, Madrid F Bike Tour, Barcelona F Guided Rock Tour, Gibraltar

DAY 4 Pamplona After lounging around in San Sebastian taking sea dips & eating pinxtos, we’ll slide along to Pamplona. (B)

Places visited Itinerary day

DAY 12 Cordoba Cobbled lanes, storybook balconies & an ancient mosque will be ours to explore for the night. (B)

DAY 11 Seville 13th Century architecture & one of the world’s biggest cathedrals will fill our time in this quintessentially Spanish city. (B) F Gibraltar Guided Rock Tour

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBEH

#SPANISHSPREE

US$2829 Start End Apr 30 May13

WINTER 2018/19

US$2155 Start End Oct 22 Nov 04

START MADRID & FINISH MADRID

US$2905 Start End May07 May20 May14 May27

CODE: WWEH

US$2975 Start May21 May28 Jun 04 Jun 11

End Jun 03 Jun 10 Jun 17 Jun 24

US$3049 Start Jun 18 Jun 25 Jul 02 Jul 04

End Jul 01 Jul 08 Jul 15 Jul 17

Start Jul 09 Jul 14 Jul 16 Jul 18

End Jul 22 Jul 27 Jul 29 Jul 31

Start Jul 23 Jul 25 Jul 28 Jul 30

End Aug 05 Aug 07 Aug 10 Aug 12

US$2209 Start End Dec 22 Jan 04

Start Dec 26

End Jan 08

Start Jan 02

End Jan 15

Start Aug 06 Aug 13 Aug 20

End Aug 19 Aug 26 Sep 02

US$2975 Start Aug 27 Sep 03 Sep 10 Sep 17

End Sep 09 Sep 16 Sep 23 Sep 30

Start Sep 24

End Oct 07

START MADRID & FINISH MADRID

US$2105 Start End Nov 05 Nov 18

Start Nov 19

End Dec 02

US$2045 Start End Feb 11 Feb 24

US$2105 Start End 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). BBEH - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$1035. WWEH - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$765. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in Madrid & ends approx. 8:00am in Madrid. Note: This trip is part of the epic Iberian Peninsula & Morocco adventure so you’ll be waving goodbye to some of your new pals as they continue on with this separate journey. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. Winter departures feature a slightly modified itinerary. 2 nights in Madrid (D)(B), Bilbao 1 night (B), Pamplona 1 night (B), Barcelona 2 nights (B)(D)(B), Valencia 1 night (B), Granada 2 nights (B)(B)(D), Seville 2 nights (B)(D)(B), Cordoba 1 night (B), Madrid 1 night (B). For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.

120 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

CONTIKI.COM/SPAIN

15 DAYS

4 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2199 *

FROM

US$147 *PP/PD

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

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

SPAIN, MOROCCO & PORTUGAL

LISBON PORTUGAL

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 14 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 14 breakfasts (B), 7 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.176 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 Flamenco show with dinner, Seville NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • 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

END

START

START END

8AM MADRID

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

MADRID 15 14

Toledo

Please note: Days 1 & 15 have been designed to allow you to start & finish LISBON 12 the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

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)

PORTUGAL

SPAIN

SEVILLE

ATLANTIC

Tangier

ASSILAH Rabat Casablanca

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

GRANADA

Sierra Nevada Mountains Algeciras Gibraltar

Tarifa

OCEAN

6PM MADRID

9 5

FEZ Atlas Mountains

MOROCCO

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

MARRAKECH

Places visited Itinerary day

DAY 10 - 11 Seville Waving goodbye to Africa, we’ll wind our way north in search of Seville. 13th Century architecture & one of the world’s biggest cathedrals will fill our time in this quintessentially Spanish city. (B,D)(B) F Eat, Speak, Love F Walking Tour inc. Bullring

DAY 3 - 4 Granada This morning we’ll admire the breathtaking Sierra Nevada mountains on the journey out of Madrid. Arriving in Granada, we’ll find an old-school city with a fabled palace, atmospheric streets & tapas aplenty. (B)(B,D) DAY 5 - 6 Fez Sliding through the seas that divide Europe & Africa, we’ll travel across the Strait of Gibraltar before crossing the Rif Mountains into Fez. Here in this spellbinding Moroccan city we’ll explore the bustling Medina, see the Royal Palace, & haggle like pros for handmade carpets. (B,D)(B) DAY 7 - 8 Marrakech Passing the incredible oasis of Ifrane & the famous Atlas Mountains, we’ll move on to Marrakech. Here you’ll be free to soak up the souks, visit Koutoubia Mosque & sift through kilos of delicate silver jewels. Conclude it all with a hammam ritual for ultimate travel bliss. (B,D)(B) DAY 9 Assilah Missing not a beat of this country, we’ll cruise through Casablanca seeing the seaside Hassan II’s Mosque & visiting the capital of Rabat. After a Kasbah & King’s Palace, we’ll crash out in Assilah. (B,D)

SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBMP

US$2809 Start End May06 May20 May13 May27

WINTER 2018/19 CODE: WWMP

US$2325 Start End Oct 27 Nov 10

START MADRID & FINISH MADRID

US$2879 Start End May27 Jun 10 Jun 03 Jun 17 Jun 10 Jun 24

US$2979 Start End Jun 17 Jul 01 Jun 24 Jul 08 Jul 01 Jul 15

Start Jul 08 Jul 15 Jul 20

End Jul 22 Jul 29 Aug 03

Start Jul 22 Jul 29 Aug 05

End Aug 05 Aug 12 Aug 19

Start Aug 19

End Sep 02

US$2379 Start End Dec 27 Jan 10

Start Dec 31

End Jan 14

Start Jan 07

End Jan 21

US$2879 Start End Sep 02 Sep 16 Sep 09 Sep 23 Sep 16 Sep 30

Start Sep 23 Sep 30

US$2199 Start End Feb 16 Mar 02

US$2265 Start End Mar 23 Apr 06

End Oct 07 Oct 14

START MADRID & FINISH MADRID

US$2265 Start End Nov 10 Nov 24

Start Nov 24

End Dec 08

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). BBMP - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$970. WWMP - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$825. Trip starts 6:00pm in Madrid & ends approx. 8:00am in Madrid. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. Note: What’s better than new friends? More new friends! This trip joins up with travellers from our epic Iberian Peninsula & Morocco trip so prepare for even more fun times.

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HOW MUCH & WHEN

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

TURKEY & GREEK ISLAND ODYSSEY 10 DAYS | 2 COUNTRIES | WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 9

NIGHTS IN HOTELS & ON CRUISE SHIP 6 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation, 3 nights on board a cruise ship INCLUDED MEALS 9 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS Silver drinks package on board the cruise ship. See p.176 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Turkish Bath Experience, Istanbul F Islands & Volcanoes, Santorini

#TURKEYANDGREECE

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Visit the Blue Mosque, Galata Bridge & spice markets in Istanbul • Visit House of the Virgin Mary & Ancient Ephesus

CONTIKI.COM/ ODYSSEY

FROM

US$2235 * |

FROM

US$224 *PP/PD

DAY 3 Canakkale In a more sombre mood, today we’ll ISTANBUL pay our respects in the historic START Gallipoli battlefields. Later we’ll hop 1 DAY 1 - 2 Istanbul continents without hitting the skies, Gallipoli Arriving in Turkey’s epicentre, we’ll be ferrying to the Turkish city of 3 CANAKKALE welcomed by exhilarating bazaars, a Troy Canakkale. Here on the Asian mosque crafted by thousands of END continent, we’ll be greeted by a TURKEY hand-painted tiles, & the charismatic quaint port city where we’ll bunker AEGEAN spectacle of a city where east meets Pergamum SEA down for an evening of metaphorical west. Every minute of our two nights & literal Turkish delights. (B,D) here will be put to good use. (D)(B) ATHENS IZMIR 4 10 F Belly dancing show & dinner START

7PM ISTANBUL

GREECE

Patmos

END

KUSADASI 6

PAMUKKALE

Ephesus Hieropolis

8AM ATHENS

Santorini

DAY 10 Athens This morning we’ll arrive on the mainland of Greece where one final meal awaits us. You’ll then have the chance to do some final sightseeing or you can wrap your trip up straight after breakfast. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 10 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

Rhodes

Places visited Itinerary day

DAY8 Rhodes The Dodecanese Island of Rhodes offers a class in culture & history, or the chance to beach hop & party. However you choose to tackle this magical island, it will not leave you disappointed. (B,L,D) F Tour of the traditional fishing village of Lindos & the medieval city of Rhodes

Crete

DAY 9 Santorini After a sunny stopover on the island of Crete, we’ll float along to the iconic blue & white domes of Santorini. Donkeys, wineries & lazy lunches will be ours to absorb for 3 blissful nights. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 Izmir Enjoying the journey as much as the destination, today we’ll be treading the ruins of Troy, cruising the Turkish coastline & visiting the ancient city of Pergamum. By night we’ll arrive in the city of Izmir, where a taste of the colourful nightlife is definitely on the cards. (B,D) F Guided trip of the centuries-old ruins DAY 5 Pamukkale Today we’ll try to comprehend how mineral waters & calcium terraces could look so good, visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pamukkale. (B,D) F Visit to the site of the thermal pools & hot springs DAY 6 Kusadasi Today we’ll rise & shine for a visit to Ephesus, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Later, we’ll move to the port of Kusadasi, where we can shop all things Turkish in the town’s lively bazaar. (B) DAY 7 Patmos This morning we say goodbye to Turkey and hello to our new home on the open seas. We cruise the aquamarine seas of the Aegean to Patmos, here the afternoon is yours to explore. (B,D)

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CODE: BBSL

US$2545 A US$2235 B Start End May30 Jun 08

Start Jun 13

START ISTANBUL & FINISH ATHENS

End Jun 22

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$350 PORT TAXES & GRATUITIES

US$2595 A US$2279 B Start End Jun 27 Jul 06

Start Jul 11

End Jul 20

Start Jul 25

End Aug 03

Start Aug 08

A = OUTSIDE CABIN, B = INSIDE CABIN

End Aug 17

US$2545 A US$2235 B Start End Aug 22 Aug 31

Start Sep 12

End Sep 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). Or take a single supplement option: Add US$575 to twin-share price for an inside cabin (plus add port taxes for total price) or US$685 to twin-share price for an outside cabin (add port taxes for total price). Trip starts 7:00pm in Istanbul & ends approx. 8:00am in Athens. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

MOROCCO 5 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY |

W H AT Y O U NE E D TO KNO W 4

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 4 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 4 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

START

FROM

US$739 * |

DAY 1 - 2 Fez The team will meet up tonight after you’ve checked in & got acquainted with the hotel. Here in this spellbinding city of Morocco, we’ll step back to remnants of 9th Century North Africa, exploring the bustling Medina, visiting the Royal Palace, & haggling for handmade carpets. (D)(B) F Welcome to Morocco dinner & show

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Atlas Mountains

END

FEZ

MOROCCO

MARRAKECH

Places visited Itinerary day

END

8AM MARRAKECH

DAY 3 - 4 Marrakech Today we’ll leave Fez, passing the famous Atlas Mountains that hug the Sahara Desert. Arriving in Marrakech, you’ll be free to soak up the souks, visit Koutoubia Mosque & sift through kilos of delicate silver jewels. Conclude it all with a hammam ritual for ultimate travel bliss. (B,D)(B) F Marrakech by night

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

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)

H O W MUC H & W H EN SUMMER 2018

US$795 Start May10

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

US$148 *PP/PD

8PM FEZ

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

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

FROM

CODE: BBMO

End May14

WINTER 2018/19

US$779 Start Oct 31

End Nov 04

US$759 Start Mar 27

End Mar 31

US$815 Start May17 May31 Jun 07 CODE: WWMO

US$759 Start Nov 14

START FEZ & FINISH MARRAKECH

End May21 Jun 04 Jun 11

Start Jun 14

End Jun 18

US$845 Start Jun 21 Jun 28 Jul 05

End Jun 25 Jul 02 Jul 09

Start Jul 12 Jul 19 Jul 24

End Jul 16 Jul 23 Jul 28

Start Jul 26 Aug 02 Aug 09

End Jul 30 Aug 06 Aug 13

US$815 Start Aug 23 Sep 06 Sep 13

End Aug 27 Sep 10 Sep 17

US$795 Start Dec 31

End Jan 04

Start Jan 04

End Jan 08

Start Jan 11

End Jan 15

US$739 Start Feb 20

End Feb 24

Start Sep 20 Sep 27 Oct 04

End Sep 24 Oct 01 Oct 08

START FEZ & FINISH MARRAKECH

End Nov 18

Start Nov 28

End Dec 02

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). BBMO - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$269. WWMO - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$269. Trip starts 8:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the Spain, Morocco & Portugal trip. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.121. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

8 DAYS

1 COUNTRY

US$1445 *

FROM

US$181 *PP/PD

SEE THE ANCIENT EGYPTIAN SIGHTS INCLUDING 1 OF THE 7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD!

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

EGYPT & THE NILE

LUXOR EGYPT

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

CAIRO 1

Giza Sakkara

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

INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS Transfer from airport to hotel on arrival. See p.176 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 F Cruise, Red Sea NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• Locally guided tours of the Egyptian Museum & the Pyramids of Giza

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

CODE: WTEG

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

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

RED SEA 4

Places visited Itinerary day

EDFU Kom Ombo

3 ASWAN LAKE NASSER

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

DAY 6 Hurghada Once we’ve admired some ancient royal tombs, we’ll amble along & find ourselves in an oasis by the Red Sea. Here in the holiday town of Hurghada we’ll snorkel in saltwater lapping in from the Indian ocean, & laze under umbrellas as we watch the sun go down. (B,D) F Guided visit of the Temple of Karnak

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

CODE: BBEG

US$1575 Start End May26 Jun 02 Jun 09 Jun 16

START CAIRO & FINISH CAIRO

US$1615 Start End Jun 23 Jun 30 Jul 07 Jul 14

Start Jul 21 Aug 04

End Jul 28 Aug 11

Start 2019 Jan 12

End

Start Aug 18

End Aug 25

US$1575 Start End Sep 01 Sep 08 Sep 15 Sep 22

Start Sep 29

End Oct 06

START CAIRO & FINISH CAIRO

Start Dec 01

End Dec 08

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

Jan 19

US$1445 Start End Jan 26 Feb 02 Feb 09 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. BBEG - Summer 2018 Single room supplement of US$460. WTEG - Winter 2018/19 Single room supplement of US$435. Note: Single room supplement does not apply to night 2. Overnight train cabins are twin-share only. Trip starts 7:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am in Cairo. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For details of winter trips between Oct 2017 - Mar 2018, speak to Contiki or your travel agent.

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WINTER 2018/19

US$1515 Start End Oct 20 Oct 27

US$1535 Start End May12 May19

DAY 8 Cairo Attempting some Arabic phrases, we’ll say our goodbyes this morning in Cairo when our trip comes to a teary end. (B)

DAY 7 Cairo After using the day’s hours to carry on swaying amidst the coral reefs & white sands of the Red Sea, we’ll journey back to Cairo for one last night of magic & madness in the capital. (B)

HURGHADA 5 LUXOR

Esna

EGYPT

8AM CAIRO

H O W MUC H & W H EN SUMMER 2018

US$1499 Start End Apr 14 Apr 21 Apr 28 May05

ILE EN TH

END

START END

7PM CAIRO

EZ SU OF LF GU

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

START

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

ADRIATIC UNEARTHED 15 DAYS

7 COUNTRIES

US$2585 *

FROM

START ROME

US$173 *PP/PD

THE ULTIMATE MIX OF HISTORY, CULTURE, SUNSHINE & BEACHES

DUBROVNIK CROATIA

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 14 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 14 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

START

4PM ROME

DAY 1 - 2 Rome Today you’ll check-in to your hotel before the team unites in the afternoon. Putting no delay on the cultural immersion, we’ll hit the streets for some sightseeing, with the Trevi Fountain & Colosseum being just two highlights on the list. Vespas, pasta & many espressos; we won’t miss a bit. (D)(B) VENICE F Emperors & Gladiators 4 inc. Colosseum

DAY 3 Florence With the call of the Tuscan sun, we’ll float through vineyard clad Umbria en route to the city of Florence. Here we’ll take in the masterpieces of Michelangelo’s home, shop along Ponte Vecchio, & learn a thing or two about the locals’ love of leather. (B)

SLOVENIA

#ADRIATICUNEARTHED

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Special access Rome walking tour • Florence walking tour • See the Unesco listed Kotor Bay • Entry into the Plitvice Lakes

Postojna Cave CROATIA

PLITVICE 6 3

FLORENCE FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Tuscan Evening Dinner, Florence F Gondola Ride, Venice F Captain’s Cruise, Corfu

LJUBLJANA

END

8AM ROME

START END

SPLIT 7

ITALY

ROME 15 14

DAY 15 Depart Rome Bursting with appreciation for the remarkable Adriatic region, we’ll drink our final espressos & say our sad farewells - the trip will have come to a tear jerking end. (B)

BOSNIAHERZEGOVINA

TIRANA

Pompeii

SALERNO

9 Bari

DAY 7 Split This morning we’ll leave the lakes & hit the harbour-side, journeying to the cobblestone city of Split. With a lively waterfront & unmistakable nautical theme, we’ll slip into Croatian life quite easily. (B) F Let’s Split Dinner

DAY 8 Dubrovnik After whizzing along the Dalmatian

DAY 9 Tirana Travelling through tiny Montenegro we’ll land in Albania’s buzzing capital. With colourful buildings, cool cafés, & a post-communism mood of rebirth, Tirana will surprise & delight. (B)

ancient walled city of Dubrovnik. A UNESCO World Heritage site of mega clubs & seafood restaurants, we’ll lose sense of time playing in this wonderland. (B,D)

CORFU IONIAN SEA

DAY 14 Rome Today, we head north to Rome after a visit to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. (B) F Guided Tour of Pompeii

DAY 6 Plitvice Lakes The cascading teal forest pools of Plitvice Lakes will serve as our introduction to the magic of Croatia. We’ll walk wooden footbridges & marvel at wildlife in this UNESCO playground of natural beauty. (B,D)

ALBANIA

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

DAY 5 Ljubljana A city well known for its university vibes, Ljubljana sure knows how to have fun. Here in Slovenia’s capital, we’ll meander through vibrant streets, ticking off monuments & exploring the old town for hours. (B)

DUBROVNIK coastline, we’ll make our way to the

MONTENEGRO ADRIATIC SEA Kotor Bay

1 Mt Vesuvius

DAY 4 Venice Out of Florence, we’ll roll in search of the ‘The Floating City’. Here we’ll spend the day ogling over picturesque canals & art-filled palazzi, with a private boat ride to the islands topping it all off. (B)

DAY 13 Salerno Heading to Salerno with the chance to visit the postcard cliffs of Amalfi & the Amalfi Coast, you may end this day saying we saved the best ‘til last. (B)

GREECE

DAY 12 Overnight Ferry After another full day of lazing island side, we’ll be setting off for Italy. Spending the night being lulled by the roll of the ocean, our ferry will cruise us through the night arriving by morning in the seaside town of Bari. (B)

DAY 10 - 11 Corfu Two nights on the Greek Island of Corfu will see spirits at an all time high. With water sports, succulent seafood, & nightlife abounding, what more could we greedy travellers ask for? (B,D)(B) F Ionian dinner experience 1

Places visited Itinerary day Start city End city

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBAUM

US$2655 Start End Jun 09 Jun 23 Jun 23 Jul 07

Start Jun 30 Jul 07

START ROME & FINISH ROME

End Jul 14 Jul 21

Start Jul 14 Jul 21

End Jul 28 Aug 04

Start Jul 28 Aug 04

End Aug 11 Aug 18

Start Aug 11 Aug 18

End Aug 25 Sep 01

US$2585 Start End Sep 01 Sep 15

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of US$915 on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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15 DAYS

7 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2585 *

FROM

START SPLIT

US$173 *PP/PD

A COLLECTION OF EUROPE’S MOST BEAUTIFUL SPOTS: PLITVICE, CORFU, VENICE & MORE

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

ADRIATIC UNEARTHED

FLORENCE ITALY

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 14 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 14 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Gondola Ride, Venice F Captian’s Cruise, Corfu F Postojna Cave, Ljubljana

DAY 14 Split This morning we’ll leave the lakes & hit the harbour-side, journeying to the cobblestone city of Split. With a lively waterfront & unmistakable nautical theme, we’ll slip into Croatian life quite easily. (B) F Let’s Split Dinner

DAY 12 Ljubljana A city well known for its university vibes, Ljubljana sure knows how to have fun. Here in Slovenia’s capital, we’ll meander through vibrant streets, ticking off monuments & exploring the old town for hours. (B) DAY 11 Venice Out of Florence we’ll roll in search of the ‘The Floating City’. Here we’ll spend the day ogling over picturesque canals & art-filled palazzi, eating gelato & pizza to top it all off. (B) DAY 10 Florence With the call of the Tuscan sun, we’ll float through vineyard clad Umbria en route to the city of Florence. Here we’ll take in the masterpieces of Michelangelo’s home, shop along Ponte Vecchio, & drink up the hidden nooks that surround the Duomo Cathedral. (B)

Places visited Itinerary day Start city End city

END

START

8:00AM SPLIT

DAY 15 Split Bursting with appreciation for the remarkable Adriatic region, we’ll say our sad farewells - the trip will have come to a tear jerking end. (B)

SLOVENIA

VENICE

Postojna Cave

FLORENCE 10

CROATIA

START END

ROME 7

DAY 2 Tirana Travelling along the Adriatic Coast, we’ll land in Albania’s buzzing capital. With colourful buildings, cool cafes, & a post-communism mood of rebirth, Tirana will surprise & delight. (B)

DUBROVNIK

MONTENEGRO ADRIATIC SEA Kotor Bay

Mt Vesuvius Pompeii

SALERNO 6

5 Bari

DAY 1 Split to Dubrovnik The team will unite in Split today before taking to the Dalmatian coastline towards Dubrovnik. Arriving in the ancient walled city we’ll find a UNESCO World Heritage site of mega clubs & seafood restaurants, with a renowned Hollywood reputation. (D) Please note: Day 15 has been designed to allow you finish the trip without needing an extra nights accommodation.

LJUBLJANA

PLITVICE 13 BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA SPLIT 1 14 15 ITALY

8:00AM SPLIT

TIRANA

ALBANIA GREECE

CORFU 3

DAY 3 - 4 Corfu Two nights on the Greek island of Corfu will see spirits at an all time high. With water sports, succulent seafood, & nightlife abounding, what more could we greedy travellers ask for? (B,D)(B) F Ionian dinner experience

DAY 7 - 9 Rome Today we head north to Rome after a visit to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Colosseum. (B)(B,D)(B) F Emperors & Gladiators inc. Colosseum F Guided Tour of Pompeii

DAY 6 Salerno Waking up on Italian soil, we’ll motor along from Bari to the seaside city of Salerno, where we’ll have the chance to visit the postcard cliffs of Amalfi & the Amalfi Coast. (B)

DAY 5 Overnight Ferry After another full day of lazing island side, we’ll be setting off for Italy. Spending the night being lulled by the roll of the ocean, our ferry will cruise us through the night, arriving by morning into the town of Bari. (B)

Start Jul 21

Start Aug 04

US$2585 Start End Aug 25 Sep 08

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBAUS

US$2655 Start End Jun 16 Jun 30

Start Jun 30

START SPLIT & FINISH SPLIT

End Jul 14

Start Jul 07

End Jul 21

Start Jul 14

End Jul 28

End Aug 04

Start Jul 28

End Aug 11

End Aug 18

Start Aug 11

End Aug 25

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of US$915 on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 8:00am in Split & ends approx. 8:00am in Split. Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Guided tour of Dubrovnik’s old town • Private boat through canals of Venice

DAY 13 Plitvice Lakes The cascading teal forest pools of Plitvice Lakes will serve as our introduction to the magic of Croatia. We’ll walk wooden footbridges & marvel at wildlife in this UNESCO playground of natural beauty. (B,D)

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

ADRIATIC HORIZONS 8 DAYS | 3 COUNTRIES |

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 7 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

FROM

US$1145 * |

DAY 4 Venice Out of Florence, we’ll roll in search of the ‘The Floating City’. Here we’ll spend the day ogling over picturesque canals & art-filled palazzi, eating gelato & pizza to top it all off. (B)

US$144 *PP/PD

FROM

INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

DAY 3 Florence With the call of the Tuscan sun, we’ll float through vineyard clad Umbria en route to the city of Florence. Here we’ll take in the masterpieces of Michelangelo’s home, shop along Ponte Vecchio, & drink up the hidden nooks that surround the Duomo Cathedral. (B) F Tuscan Dinner

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Postojna Cave, Ljubljana F Gondola Ride, Venice

#ADRIATICHORIZONS

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Florence walking tour • Special access Rome walking tour • Private boat through canals of Venice • Entry to Plitvice Lakes

CONTIKI.COM/ ADRIATIC-HORIZONS

LJUBLJANA

ITALY

Postojna Cave

VENICE 4

PLITVICE

4PM ROME

END

SPLIT

FLORENCE

ADRIATIC SEA

START

CROATIA

6 3

DAY 5 Ljubljana A city well known for its university vibes, Ljubljana sure knows how to have fun. Here in Slovenia’s capital we’ll meander through vibrant streets, ticking off monuments & exploring the old town for hours. (B)

SLOVENIA

ROME

DAY 1 - 2 Rome Today you’ll check-in to your hotel before the team unites in the afternoon. Here in Rome we’ll put no delay on the cultural immersion, hitting the streets for some sightseeing with the Trevi Fountain & Colosseum being just two highlights on the list. Vespas, pasta & many espressos; we won’t miss a bit. (D)(B) F Emperors & Gladiators inc. Colosseum

END

Places visited Itinerary day

8AM SPLIT

DAY 8 Split Bursting with appreciation for the remarkable Adriatic region, we’ll drink our final drinks & say our sad farewells - the trip will have come to a tear jerking end. (B) Please Note: Day 1 has been designed to allow you to start the trip without needing an extra nights accommodation.

H O W MUC H & W H EN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBAH

US$1145 Start End Jun 09 Jun 16

START ROME & FINISH SPLIT

US$1175 Start End Jun 23 Jun 30 Jun 30 Jul 07

Start Jul 07 Jul 14

End Jul 14 Jul 21

Start Jul 21 Jul 28

End Jul 28 Aug 04

Start Aug 04 Aug 11

End Aug 11 Aug 18

Start Aug 18

End Aug 25

US$1145 Start End Sep 01 Sep 08

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of US$395 on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Split. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the Adriatic Unearthed (start Rome) trip. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.124.

ADRIATIC SPIRIT 8 DAYS | 6 COUNTRIES |

FROM

US$1189 * |

US$149 *PP/PD

FROM

CROATIA

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 7 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

#ADRIATICSPIRIT

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Captain’s Cruise, Corfu F Ionian Dinner Experience, Corfu F Guided Tour, Pompeii

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Guided tour of Dubrovnik’s old town • See the UNESCO listed Kotor Bay • See Mt Vesuvius

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START

8AM ROME

BOSNIAHERZEGOVINA

DAY 8 Rome Bursting with appreciation for the remarkable Adriatic region, we’ll drink our final espressos & say our sad farewells - the trip will have come to a tear jerking end. (B)

START

END

DAY 7 Rome We’ll depart from the beautiful Amalfi today & head to the Italian capital for our final night on tour passing ancient Pompeii en route. (B) F Guided tour of Pompeii

DAY 6 Salerno Waking up on Italian soil, we’ll motor along from Bari to the seaside city of Salerno, where we’ll have the chance to visit the postcard cliffs of Amalfi & the Amalfi Coast. (B)

SPLIT

ADRIATIC SEA

ROME 8

MONTENEGRO Kotor Bay

ITALY Mt Vesuvius Pompeii

TIRANA

DAY 1 Split to Dubrovnik The team will unite in Split today before taking to the Dalmatian coastline towards Dubrovnik. Arriving in the ancient walled city, we’ll find a UNESCO World Heritage site of mega clubs & seafood restaurants, with a renowned Hollywood reputation. (D)

SALERNO 6 1

DUBROVNIK

8AM SPLIT

ALBANIA

Bari

Places visited Itinerary day

GREECE

CORFU 3

DAY 3 - 4 Corfu Two nights on the Greek Island of Corfu will see spirits at an all time high. With water sports, succulent seafood, & nightlife abounding, what more could we greedy travellers ask for? (B,D)(B)

H O W MUC H & W H EN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBAS

US$1215 Start End Jun 16 Jun 23 Jun 30 Jul 07

Start Jul 07 Jul 14

START SPLIT & FINISH ROME

End Jul 14 Jul 21

Start Jul 21 Jul 28

End Jul 28 Aug 04

Start Aug 04 Aug 11

End Aug 11 Aug 18

Start Aug 18

End Aug 25

US$1189 Start End Aug 25 Sep 01 Sep 08 Sep 15

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of US$405 on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 8:00am in Split & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the 15-day Adriatic Unearthed (start Rome) trip. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.124.

15 DAYS

6 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2435 *

START SPLIT

FROM

US$163 *PP/PD

DISCOVER A COMBINATION OF HIDDEN BEACHES, CITIES, CULTURE & COOL VIBES

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

BEST OF BALKANS

DUBROVNIK CROATIA

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 14 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 14 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D)

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Dinner Cruise, Dubrovnik F Dine with the Locals, Sarajevo F Croatian Feast, Split

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Locally guided walking tour of Dubrovnik • See the sights on a locally guided walking tour of Sarajevo • Driving city tour of Budapest

END

8AM SPLIT

DAY 15 Split Bursting with appreciation for the remarkable Balkans, we’ll drink our final drinks & say our sad farewells the trip will have come to a tear jerking end. (B)

DAY 14 Split This morning we’ll leave Zadar, journeying back to the cobblestone city of Split. With a lively waterfront & unmistakable nautical theme, we’ll slip into Split’s life quite easily. (B) F Let’s Split Dinner

DAY 13 Zadar An intoxicating mix of history & contemporary, the untapped Zadar will be waiting to entertain us. Here, watch the famed sunset bring the solar paneled outdoor disco floor of Sun Salutation alive, before kicking on into the evening. (B)

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

HUNGARY

BUDAPEST 9 SLOVENIA

11 START

6PM SPLIT

DAY 1 Split Today you’ll check in to your hotel room before relaxing or exploring during the free hours of the day. Later, the team will get acquainted by the coast of Croatia, sharing the first of many group dinners. (D)

PLITVICE 12 ZADAR 13 SPLIT 1

CROATIA BOSNIAHERZEGOVINA

14 15

DUBROVNIK 1

Places visited Itinerary day Start city End city

ADRIATIC SEA

BELGRADE

SERBIA

SARAJEVO

Mostar

Kotor

MONTENEGRO

BUDVA

DAY 4 - 5 Budva After a drive past fjords & through the super-yacht town of Kotor, we’ll arrive in Budva. Two nights in Montenegro’s seaside beauty will see us being treated to buttered polenta, Adriatic Sea dips & 2500 years of history. (B,D)(B,D)

DAY 6 - 7 Sarajevo After a stop by the cute bridge town of Mostar, we’ll amble on towards Sarajevo. The complexities of the capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina will be uncovered to us by the wisdom of a local guide, revealing both war-time stories & modern day delights. (B,D)(B)

DAY 11 Ljubljana A city well known for its student vibes, Ljubljana sure knows how to have fun. Here in Slovenia’s capital, we’ll meander through vibrant streets, ticking off monuments & exploring the old town. (B) DAY 9 - 10 Budapest After easing out of Serbia we’ll arrive in Budapest, the ‘Paris of the East.’ From a Royal Palace to a gothic church, we’ll bounce across the river split city of hilltop Buda & bustling Pest, being allured by this city for two nights. (B)(B,D) F Danube Dinner Cruise DAY 8 Belgrade Often named one of the liveliest cities in Europe, Serbia’s capital has shaken off its rugged past, save for some socialist relics. We’ll find Belgrade’s history, nightlife, & creative corners, calling the city home for a night. (B)

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBCH

US$2435 Start End May26 Jun 09 Jun 09 Jun 23

START SPLIT & FINISH SPLIT

US$2545 Start End Jun 23 Jul 07 Jul 07 Jul 21

Start Jul 21 Aug 04

End Aug 04 Aug 18

Start Aug 11 Aug 18

End Aug 25 Sep 01

US$2449 Start End Aug 25 Sep 08 Sep 01 Sep 15

Start Sep 15

End Sep 29

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of US$845 on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in Split & ends approx. 8:00am in Split. Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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DAY 2 - 3 Dubrovnik After easing along the Dalmatian coastline, we’ll make our way to the ancient walled city of Dubrovnik. A UNESCO World Heritage site of mega clubs & seafood restaurants, we’ll lose sense of time for two nights indulging in this playground. (B)(B) F Dinner Cruise

START END

LJUBLJANA

DAY 12 Plitvice Lakes The cascading teal forest pools of the Plitvice Lakes will serve as our introduction to the magic of Croatia. We’ll walk wooden footbridges & marvel at wildlife in this UNESCO playground of natural beauty. (B,D)

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

BEST OF BALKANS 15 DAYS

6 COUNTRIES

FROM

START BUDAPEST

US$2435 *

FROM

US$163 *PP/PD

THE VERY BEST OF THIS UNDERRATED BUT UTTERLY BEAUTIFUL EUROPEAN REGION

DUBROVNIK CROATIA

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 14 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 14 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D)

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Guided War Tunnels Tour, Sarajevo F Folklore Dinner, Belgrade F Dinner Cruise, Budapest

#BESTOFBALKANS

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Walking tour of Ljubljana • Entry into the Plitvice Lakes • Locally guided walking tour of Dubrovnik

START

DAY 2 Plitvice Lakes The cascading teal forest pools of the Plitvice Lakes will serve as our introduction to the magic of Croatia. We’ll walk wooden footbridges & marvel at wildlife in this UNESCO playground of natural beauty. (B,D)

8AM BUDAPEST

DAY 15 Budapest With all the senses well & truly satisfied, it will be time to kiss the Balkans goodbye. Our trip will come to an end after the teary final breakfast as a team. (B)

DAY 1 Budapest to Ljubljana This morning the team will join forces & head out of Budapest towards Slovenia’s capital. Here in Ljubljana we’ll meander through vibrant streets, ticking off monuments & exploring the old town. A city well known for its student vibes, Ljubljana sure knows how to have fun.

DAY 3 Zadar An intoxicating mix of history & contemporary, the untapped Zadar will be waiting to entertain us. Here, watch the famed sunset bring the solar paneled outdoor disco floor of Sun Salutation alive, before kicking on into the evening. (B)

DAY 4 - 5 Split This morning we’ll leave Zadar, journeying to the cobblestone city of Split. With a lively waterfront & unmistakable nautical theme, we’ll slip into life here quite easily. (B)(B,D) F Let’s Split Dinner

END

7:30AM BUDAPEST

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

DAY 13 - 14 Budapest After drifting out of Serbia, we’ll move on to Hungary, arriving in the ‘Paris of the East.’ From a Royal Palace to a gothic church, we’ll bounce across the river split city of hilltop Buda & bustling Pest, being allured by this city for 2 nights. (B)(B,D) F Group Photo

HUNGARY

BUDAPEST 1

13 15 START END

SLOVENIA

LJUBLJANA CROATIA

PLITVICE 2 ZADAR 3 SPLIT 4 1

Places visited Itinerary day Start city End city

BOSNIAHERZEGOVINA

DUBROVNIK

10 6

SARAJEVO

Mostar

Kotor

DAY 6 - 7 Dubrovnik After breezing down the Dalmatian coastline we’ll make our way to the ancient walled city of Dubrovnik. A UNESCO World Heritage site of mega clubs & seafood restaurants, we’ll lose sense of time indulging in this playground. (B)(B) F Dinner Cruise

BELGRADE

SERBIA

DAY 12 Belgrade Often named one of the liveliest cities in Europe, Serbia’s capital has shaken off its rugged past, save some socialist relics. We’ll find Belgrade’s history, nightlife, & creative corners, calling the city home for the night. (B)

MONTENEGRO

BUDVA

DAY 8 - 9 Budva After a stop in the super-yacht town of Kotor this morning, we’ll arrive in breathtaking Budva. Two nights in Montenegro’s seaside beauty will see us being treated to buttered polenta, Adriatic Sea dips & 2500 years of history. (B,D)(B,D)

DAY 10 - 11 Sarajevo After a stop by the cute bridge town of Mostar, we’ll continue on towards Sarajevo. The complexities of the capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina will be uncovered to us by the wisdom of a local guide, revealing both war-time stories & modern day delights. (B,D)(B)

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBBB

US$2435 Start End Jun 05 Jun 19

START BUDAPEST & FINISH BUDAPEST

US$2545 Start End Jun 19 Jul 03

Start Jul 03

End Jul 17

Start Jul 17

End Jul 31

Start Jul 31

End Aug 14

Start Aug 14

End Aug 28

US$2449 Start End Aug 21 Sep 04

Start Aug 28

End Sep 11

Start Sep 11

End Sep 25

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of US$845 based on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am in Budapest & ends approx. 8:00am in Budapest. Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

128 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

CONTIKI.COM/BESTOFBALKANS

11 DAYS | 5 COUNTRIES |

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 10

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 10 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 10 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Danube Dinner Cruise, Budapest

CONTIKI.COM/ BALKANSDISCOVERY

FROM

BUDAPEST

6PM SPLIT

DAY 1 Split Today you’ll check in to your hotel room before relaxing or exploring during the free hours of the day. Later the team will get acquainted by the coast of Croatia, sharing the first of many group dinners. (D)

END

US$182 *PP/PD 11

END

HUNGARY

DAY 11 End Budapest With all the senses well & truly satisfied, it will be time to kiss the Balkans goodbye. Our trip will come to an end after a teary final breakfast as a team. (B)

CROATIA

BELGRADE

START

8AM BUDAPEST

8 Please note: Days 1 & 11 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

BOSNIAHERZEGOVINA

DAY 2 - 3 Dubrovnik 1 SPLIT 6 SARAJEVO After easing along the Dalmatian coastline, we’ll make our way to the SERBIA Places visited Mostar ancient walled city of Dubrovnik. A DUBROVNIK 2 1 Itinerary day MONTEUNESCO World Heritage site of ADRIATIC NEGRO mega clubs & seafood restaurants, SEA Kotor 4 BUDVA DAY 6 - 7 Sarajevo we’ll lose sense of time for two nights DAY 4 - 5 Budva After a stop by the cute bridge town indulging in this playground. (B)(B) of Mostar, we’ll amble on towards After a stop in the super-yacht town F Dinner Cruise Sarajevo. The complexities of the of Kotor this morning, we’ll arrive in capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina will breathtaking Budva. Two nights in be uncovered to us by the wisdom of Montenegro’s seaside beauty will see a local guide, revealing both war-time us being treated to buttered polenta, stories & modern day delights. Adriatic Sea dips & 2500 years of (B,D)(B) history. (B,D)(B,D)

DAY 9 - 10 Budapest After drifting out of Serbia we’ll move on to Hungary, arriving in the ‘Paris of the East.’ From a Royal Palace to a gothic church, we’ll bounce across the river split city of hilltop Buda & bustling Pest, being allured by this city for 2 nights. (B)(B,D)

DAY 8 Belgrade Often named one of the liveliest cities in Europe, Serbia’s capital has shaken off its rugged past, save for some socialist relics. We’ll find Belgrade’s history, nightlife, & creative corners, calling the city home for the night. (B)

H O W MUC H & W H EN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBCB

US$1999 Start End May26 Jun 05 Jun 09 Jun 19

START SPLIT & FINISH BUDAPEST

US$2055 Start End Jun 23 Jul 03 Jul 07 Jul 17

Start Jul 21 Aug 04

End Jul 31 Aug 14

Start Aug 11 Aug 18

End Aug 21 Aug 28

US$1999 Start End Aug 25 Sep 04 Sep 01 Sep 11

Start Sep 15

End Sep 25

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of US$695 based on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in Split & ends approx. 8:00am in Budapest. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the Best of Balkans (start Split or Budapest) trips. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.127 & p.128. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

#BALKANSDISCOVERY

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Locally guided walking tour of Dubrovnik • See the sights on a locally guided walking tour of Sarajevo • Driving city tour of Budapest • Locally guided tour of Budapest

START

US$1999 * |

FROM

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

BALKANS DISCOVERY

THE MINI BALKAN 5 DAYS | 3 COUNTRIES |

W H AT Y O U NE E D TO KNO W 4

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 4 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 4 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

START

FROM

US$735 * |

DAY 1 Budapest to Ljubljana A city well known for its student vibes, Ljubljana sure knows how to have SLOVENIA fun. Here in Slovenia’s capital we’ll LJUBLJANA 1 meander through vibrant streets, ticking off monuments & exploring the old town for hours. DAY 2 Plitvice Lakes The cascading teal forest pools of Plitvice Lakes will serve as our introduction to the magic of Croatia. We’ll walk wooden footbridges & marvel at wildlife in this UNESCO playground of natural beauty. (B,D)

HUNGARY

Please note: Day 5 has been designed to allow you to finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

PLITVICE 1

8AM SPLIT

DAY 5 Split With our hankering for the Balkans more than satisfied, it will be time to wave the Contiki crew goodbye. Our trip will come to an end after one more delectable breakfast. (B)

START

CROATIA

ADRIATIC SEA

ZADAR

END

BUDAPEST

Places visited Itinerary day

END

SPLIT

DAY 3 Zadar An intoxicating mix of history & contemporary, the untapped Zadar will be waiting to entertain us. Here, watch the famed sunset bring the solar paneled outdoor disco floor of San Salutation alive, before kicking on into the evening. (B)

DAY 4 Split This morning we’ll leave Zadar, journeying to the cobblestone city of Split. With a lively waterfront & unmistakable nautical theme, we’ll slip into life here quite easily. (B)

H O W MUC H & W H EN SUMMER 2018

US$735 Start Jun 05

CODE: BBBC

End Jun 09

US$755 Start Jun 19 Jul 03

START BUDAPEST & FINISH SPLIT

End Jun 23 Jul 07

Start Jul 17 Jul 31

End Jul 21 Aug 04

Start Aug 14

End Aug 18

US$735 Start Aug 21 Aug 28

End Aug 25 Sep 01

Start Sep 04 Sep 11

End Sep 08 Sep 15

Start Sep 25

End Sep 29

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of US$245 based on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am in Budapest & ends approx. 8:00am in Split. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the Best of Balkans (start Split) trip. . Why not join them if you have the time. See p.127.

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#MINIBALKANS

CONTIKI.COM/ MINIBALKAN

US$147*PP/PD

7:30AM BUDAPEST

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Let’s Split Dinner, Split

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Walking tour of Ljubljana • Entry into Plitvice Lakes

FROM

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

SPOTLIGHT ON GREECE 4 DAYS

1 COUNTRY

FROM

US$915 *

FROM

US$229 *PP/PD

4 DAYS, 4 WORLD HERITAGE SITES – LET’S GO

ATHENS GREECE

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 3 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

DAY 3 Delphi Once we’ve ogled at the site of the very first Olympic Games, we’ll cross the Corinthian Gulf & arrive in Delphi. Here we’ll take in what was once the centre of the ancient Greek universe, attempting to fathom the magnitude of its history. (B,D)

END

DELPHI 3

DAY 4 Athens After sweeping in the history of Delphi one last time, we’ll return to Athens where our trip ends in the afternoon. Four days deep, you may even be speaking a little Greek by this point. (B)

GREECE

INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

Corinth

ATHENS 1

AEGEAN SEA

Please note: Day 1 has been designed to allow you to start the trip without needing an extra night of accommodation.

START END

Mycenae

6PM ATHENS

OLYMPIA ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F A Traditional Affair, Athens

DAY 2 Olympia Dancing through history & ancient architecture, we’ll take on the gritty urban soul of Athens before breezing across the historic Peloponnese region en route to Olympia. (B,D)

Places visited Itinerary day Start city End city

START

#SPOTLIGHTGREECE

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Locally guided tour of Athens & the Acropolis • Guided walking tour of Mycenae & the Palace of Agamemnon

6PM ATHENS

DAY 1 Athens Channeling our inner Grecian god, we’ll arrive in Athens ready to soak up all things Greek; souvlaki & anise-flavoured aperitifs in particular. Uniting with the crew after checking in to your hotel, the adventure will begin. F A Traditional Athens Affair

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

US$915 Start Apr 30

CODE: BBBS

End May03

US$935 Start May07

START ATHENS & FINISH ATHENS

End May10

US$955 Start May21 Jun 04

End May24 Jun 07

US$985 Start Jun 18 Jul 02

End Jun 21 Jul 05

Start Jul 16 Jul 30

End Jul 19 Aug 02

Start Aug 13

End Aug 16

US$955 Start Aug 27 Sep 10

End Aug 30 Sep 13

Start Sep 24 Oct 08

End Sep 27 Oct 11

130 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

CONTIKI.COM/GREECE

16 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 15

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 15 nights in hotels

INCLUDED MEALS 15 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)

START

FROM

US$3745 * |

+ GREEK ISLAND HOPPING

US$235 *PP/PD

FROM

DAY 6 - 8 Mykonos Windmills, white buildings & iconic sunsets - this paradise will be ours for 3 whole days. Hotel (B)(D)(B)(B)

AEGEAN SEA

6PM ATHENS

ATHENS

START END

1 16 DAY 1 - 4 Athens to Athens Refer to Spotlight on Greece map, GREECE itinerary & sightseeing opposite. DAY 5 Athens Today we’ll step back to Athens so we can go a little deeper into this time capsule of life on earth. From ancient relics to modern cafes, we’ll absorb this city & all its grilled 1 Itinerary day halloumi to boot. (B)

MYKONOS 6 12

IOS

SANTORINI

DAY 9 - 11 Santorini After a sunny stint on the boat, we’ll float in to the iconic blue & white domes of Santorini. (B)(D)(B)(B) DAY 12 - 14 Ios With a rugged backdrop, the island of Ios is a wild card of all night parties & secluded beaches. (B)(D)(B)(B)

DAY 15 Athens After one last day of sunshine & Aegean Sea dips, we’ll head back to Athens for our final night. (B)

END

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

SPOTLIGHT ON GREECE

10AM ATHENS

DAY 16 Athens The trip ends after breakfast, when you can kick the post holiday blues by planning your next one. (B)

H O W MUC H & W H EN ESSENTIALS Ferry crossings (tourist class) & coach transfers. Please see p.176 for more information on our essentials.

CONTIKI.COM/ GREECE-ISLAND

SUMMER 2018

CODE: SPGI

START ATHENS & FINISH ATHENS

US$3559 Start End Apr 30 B May14

US$3739 Start End May07 C May23

US$3655 Start End May21 B Jun 04

US$3785 Start End Aug 13 B Aug 27

US$3745 Start End Aug 27 Sep 11

US$3829 Start End Sep 10 C Sep 26

US$3745 Start End Jun 04 Jun 19

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

START

FROM

US$2169 * | 1

START END

6PM ATHENS

INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS Guided tour of the House of the Virgin Mary & Ancient Ephesus Silver drinks package on board the cruise ship. See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

CONTIKI.COM/ GREECE3

Kusadasi Mykonos

DAY 1 - 4 Athens Refer to Spotlight on Greece map, itinerary & sightseeing opposite.

DAY 6 Crete Waking in the port of Kusadasi, we’ll take a tour of the ancient city of Ephesus & shop all things Turkish in the town’s lively bazaar. Back on the water we’ll drift to idyllic Patmos before moving to our evening stay of Crete. (B)(L)(D)

TURKEY

Patmos

Santorini

Crete

INCLUDED MEALS 11 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 9 dinners (D)

CONTIKI.COM/ GREECE7

10AM ATHENS

SUMMER 2018

CODE: SPICR3

US$2365 A US$2169 B start end Apr 30 May07 May07 May14

START ATHENS & FINISH ATHENS

US$2415 A US$2215 B start end May21 May28 Jun 04 Jun 11

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$270 PORT TAXES & GRATUITIES

US$2489 A US$2285 B start end Jun 18 Jun 25 Jul 02 Jul 09

start Jul 16 Jul 30

end Jul 23 Aug 06

start Aug 13

end Aug 20

A = OUTSIDE CABIN, B = INSIDE CABIN

US$2415 A US$2215 B start end Aug 27 Sep 03 Sep 10 Sep 17

start Sep 24 Oct 08

end Oct 01 Oct 15

* Cruise prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single supplement option: Add US$575 to twin-share price for an inside cabin or US$665 to twin-share price for an outside cabin. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share price. Trip starts 6:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens. If you require a Schengen visa for this trip it must be multi-entry. Days 1 & 8 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

FROM

US$3025 * | GREECE

START

6PM ATHENS

ATHENS 1

DAY 1 Athens Settling in to Grecian life, why not kick start your Greek food safari with dinner in the rustic Plaka district or climb around the massive Theatre of Dionysus. Hotel DAY 2 - 3 Mykonos There’s a whole lot of incredible waiting for us on the flipside of our cruise from Athens to Mykonos; think windmills, day clubs, sunshine & perfect clear waters. (B,D)(B,L,D)

FROM

TURKEY Kusadasi Mykonos Ios

Santorini 1

Places visited Itinerary day Heraklion Crete

& N EWO V ED IM P RER A RY IT IN

US$253 *PP/PD

START END

Milos

+ SPOTLIGHT ON GREECE

DAY 4 Ios Letting the salt air & sunshine rid us of any party residue, we’ll boat across to the island charm of Ios. (B,L,D) DAY 5 Milos Overnight we’ll have floated to another island paradise, allowing us to rise & shine in the arms of Milos. Cruise Ship (B,L,D) F Amazing beaches tour DAY 6 Santorini Just in time for breakfast, you’ll be in the home of iconic domes & cliffs that drop towards the azure crystal ocean. (B,L,D) F Santorini Highlights & Volcano

DAY 7 Heraklion Heraklion offers museums, history, & the pretty Georgiadis Park. (B,L,D) DAY 8 Kusadasi Today we’ll make a trip to our Turkish neighbours. (B,L,D)

END

10AM ATHENS

DAY 9 - 12 Athens to Athens Refer to Spotlight on Greece map, itinerary & sightseeing opposite. Hotel

H O W MUC H & W H EN SUMMER 2018

CODE: SPICS7

START ATHENS & FINISH ATHENS

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$600 PORT TAXES

A = OUTSIDE B = INSIDE

US$3585 A US$3659 A US$3765 A US$3659 A US$3025 B US$3085 B US$3169 B US$3085 B Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Start End Apr 29 May10 May27 Jun 07 Jun 24 Jul 05 Jul 22 Aug 02 Aug 19 Aug 30 Sep 02 Sep 13 Sep 30 Oct 11 May13 May24 Jun 10 Jun 21 Jul 08 Jul 19 Aug 05 Aug 16 Sep 16 Sep 27 * Cruise prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single supplement option: Add US$795 to twin-share price for an inside cabin or US$929 to twin-share price for an outside cabin. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin share price. Trip starts 6:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens centre. If you require a Schengen visa for this trip it must be multi-entry. Days 1 & 12 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

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ESSENTIALS Guided tour of the House of the Virgin Mary & Ancient Ephesus. Silver drinks package on board the cruise ship. See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

END

H O W MUC H & W H EN

12 DAYS | 2 COUNTRIES |

NIGHTS ON CRUISE SHIP & IN HOTELS 5 nights in hotels, 6 nights on board a cruise ship

DAY 7 Santorini This morning we’ll say ‘kalo proi‘ to Crete, a paradise of coves, cliffs & white sand beaches. We’ll then drift on to Santorini, where a cable car or hill climb will take us to Fira’s blue dome building vistas. (B)(L)(D)

DAY 8 Athens After the final team breakfast, you will be transferred back to central Athens where we’ll share teary goodbyes & make plans for a reunion tour. (B)

Places visited Itinerary day

7 DAY GREEK ISLAND CRUISE W H AT Y O U NE E D TO KNO W

US$3959 Start End Jul 30 C Aug 15

+ 3 DAY GREEK ISLAND CRUISE

8 ATHENS

DAY 5 Kusadasi Today we’ll rise & shine, ready to hit the seas & spend a sun soaked day in Mykonos. Once we’ve taken in this paradise & slipped into relaxation mode, we’ll sail on to our next country of Turkey. (B)(L)(D)

US$3875 Start End Jul 16 Jul 31

US$272 *PP/PD

FROM

GREECE

NIGHTS IN HOTELS & ON BOARD SHIP 4 nights in hotels, 3 nights on board a cruise ship

US$3785 Start End Jul 02 B Jul 16

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of US$1075 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twinshare trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens. B - These departures stay one less night in Athens code: SPGIB. C - These departures stay one more night in Athens code: SPGIC. Note: for operational reasons, the Greek Island Hopping section of this trip may run in reverse. Days 1 & 16 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

SPOTLIGHT ON GREECE 8 DAYS | 2 COUNTRIES |

US$3959 Start End Jun 18 C Jul 04

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIA PLUS 22 DAYS

8 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$4095 *

FROM

US$187*PP/PD

WANDER OFF THE TRAIL AS YOU EXPLORE MINSK, MOSCOW, STOCKHOLM & OSLO

BOYABREEN GLACIER NORWAY

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 21

NIGHTS IN HOSTELS 20 nights quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation & 1 night quad-share Baltic cruise

INCLUDED MEALS 21 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 10 dinners (D)

DAY 7 Gjovik Today we will see the picturesque Geiranger Fjord from the water, a 12th century church, & Lillehammer before Gjovik. Hostel (B) DAY 6 Geiranger Fjord Though you may have seen photos, the breathtaking sight of Norway’s fjords will be spine-tingling when witnessed firsthand. Hostel (B,D)

DAY 8 - 9 Stockholm Immensely hip & bursting with boutique bars, you’ll see why this is hailed as one of the world’s most livable cities. Hotel (B)(B,D) F ABBA Museum

DAY 5 Voss We’ll drift across the Hardangervidda Plateau, making our way to the fjord gateway of Voss. Hostel (B,D)

DAY 10 Sail to Helsinki Taking to the Scandinavian seas, we’ll board our luxury boat & take an overnight cruise out of Sweden. Overnight Baltic Cruise (B) F Smorgasbord Dinner

GEIRANGER

Lom Lillehammer

Sognefjord

DAY 11 Helsinki Another capital of cool, the diverse neighborhoods & energetic night hours will offer no shortage of excitement. Hotel (B)

VOSS

GULF OF BOTHNIA

GJOVIK

OSLO

HELSINKI 11

Lake Vanern

Petrodvorets

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Viking Biking, Oslo F Bobsled, Lillehammer F Ice Bar, Stockholm

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

DAY 3 - 4 Oslo We’ll feel wholeheartedly welcomed by this lively city, exploring its galleries & restaurant clad harbour front for two nights. Hostel (B,D)(B)

Geiranger Fjord

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of historical St. Petersburg • Visit the Peterhof Gardens & fountains

NOVGOROD

SWEDEN

RUSSIA BALTIC SEA

DENMARK

COPENHAGEN

DAY 16 - 18 Moscow With three days in Moscow, we’ll have plenty of time to relax & sample (even more) stroganoff & vodka. Hotel (B,D)(B)(B) F Guided tour of the Armoury

DAY 19 Minsk A statement of resilience & rebirth, the capital of Belarus will delight us with its manicured gardens & wide Klin MOSCOW 16 open spaces. Hotel (B,L,D)

BELARUS START

DAY 2 Copenhagen The day will be yours to devour as you wish, we suggest a Danish cycle & eat your bodyweight in pastries. Hostel (B) F Tour the Carlsberg Brewery

Berlin

END START

7:00AM BERLIN OR 6:00PM COPENHAGEN

DAY 1 Berlin to Copenhagen Meet your Contiki Team in Berlin this morning to begin your Scandic adventure . Hostel (D)

POLAND

GERMANY

• Cruise stunning • A locally guided tour

ST PETERSBURG

STOCKHOLM

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

DAY 15 Novgorod We’ll drift along to the charming town of Novgovod, once the stronghold of the early Tsars. Hotel (B,D)

FINLAND

Hardangervidda Region

NORWAY

DAY 12 - 14 St. Petersburg St Petersburg offers a fairytale of ballerinas & palaces, & boasts one of the world’s largest art & culture museums. Hotel (B,D)(B)(B) F Russian Ballet

Brest

22 20 END

MINSK

WARSAW

8:00AM WARSAW OR 7:00PM BERLIN

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

DAY 22 Warsaw or Berlin Today the trip will come to an end after breakfast in Warsaw, or later in the day for those hitching a free ride to Berlin. (B) Please note: Days 1 (starting Berlin) & 22 (ending Warsaw) have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

DAY 20 - 21 Warsaw This lovable city will offer an old Jewish Ghetto, plenty of perogies (Polish dumplings) & musical culture. Hotel (B)(B,D) F Chopin Concert

YOUR CHOICE Keep it flexible & choose where you start your trip – either Berlin or Copenhagen. You can end your trip in either Warsaw or Berlin.

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: CCSR

US$4435 Start End May12 Jun 02

START BERLIN OR COP’HAGEN & FINISH WARSAW OR BERLIN

US$4095 Start End May19 Jun 09

US$4525 Start End Jun 02 Jun 23

US$4705 Start End Jun 16 Jul 07 Jun 23 Jul 14

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$490 FOOD FUND

Start Jun 30

End Jul 21

US$4275 Start End Jul 07 Jul 28 Jul 14 Aug 04

Start Jul 21 Jul 28

End Aug 11 Aug 18

Start Aug 04 Aug 11

End Aug 25 Sep 01

Start Aug 18

End Sep 08

US$4185 Start End Aug 25 Sep 15 Sep 01 Sep 22

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share, for more information see p.176. You will need to bring your own towel on this trip. Copy of passport required at the time of booking. Important Visa info: It is necessary to obtain a Russian Tourist Voucher & a Russian Visa for this trip. It is your responsibility to obtain both documents prior to travel. The fee for the Russian Visa will be an additional charge. Important Visa info: You’ll need a visa for Belarus, which can be obtained with the help of your TM on the trip. The fee for this visa will be an additional charge. Trip starts 7:00am in Berlin or 6:00pm in Copenhagen & ends approx. 8:00am in Warsaw or 7:00pm in Berlin. Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

132 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

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12 DAYS

5 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2299 *

FROM

US$192*PP/PD

CRUISE ALONG THE FJORDS OF NORWAY & BE LEFT SPEECHLESS BY SCANDINAVIA

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

SCANDINAVIA

HARDANGERVIDDA PLATEAU NORWAY

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

NIGHTS IN HOSTELS 10 nights quad-share hotel/ hostels accommodation & 1 night quad-share Baltic cruise (end Helsinki option) INCLUDED MEALS 11 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Viking Biking, Oslo F Ice Bar, Stockholm F Smorgasbord Dinner, Cruise NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • See Hamlet’s Kronberg Castle • Take in breathtaking views as you cruise the stunning

DAY 8 - 9 Stockholm Immensely hip & bursting with boutique bars, you’ll see why this is hailed as one of the world’s most livable cities. Hotel (B)(B,D) F ABBA Museum

DAY 7 Gjovik Enjoying the journey as much as the destination, today we will see the picturesque Geiranger Fjord by boat, a 12th century church, & the Olympic lakeside town of Lillehammer. Later we’ll arrive in our evening nest of Gjovik. Hostel (B) F Bobsled

DAY 10 Sail to Helsinki Taking to the Scandinavian seas, we’ll board our luxury boat & take an overnight cruise out of Sweden. Overnight Baltic Cruise (B) F Smorgasbord dinner

GEIRANGER

DAY 11 Helsinki Another capital of cool, the diverse neighborhoods & energetic night hours will offer no shortage of excitement. Hotel (B)

DAY 6 Geiranger Fjord Though you may have seen photos, the breathtaking sight of Norway’s fjords will be spine-tingling when witnessed firsthand. Hostel (B,D)

Lom Lillehammer Sognefjord

VOSS

GJOVIK

FINLAND

Hardangervidda Region

OSLO 3

DAY 5 Voss We’ll drift across the Hardangervidda Plateau, making our way to the fjord gateway of Voss. Hostel (B,D)

Lake Vanern

NORWAY

STOCKHOLM

DAY 12 Helsinki Get the tissues ready! Today the trip will come to an end after breakfast in Helsinki. We’ll farewell each other & the fine lands of Scandinavia. (B) Please note: Days 1 (starting Copenhagen) & 13 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

END STOCKHOLM 9 DAYS

10 BALTIC SEA

FROM FROM

SWEDEN

NORTH SEA

DAY 3 - 4 Oslo We’ll feel wholeheartedly welcomed by this lively city, exploring its galleries & restaurant clad harbour front for two nights. Hostel (B,D)(B) F Viking Biking

END

START DENMARK

COPENHAGEN

1 START

YOUR CHOICE Keep it flexible & choose where you start your trip – either Berlin or Copenhagen.

HELSINKI

GULF OF BOTHNIA

12:00PM STOCKHOLM OR 8:00AM HELSINKI

END

7:00AM BERLIN OR 6:00PM COPENHAGEN

DAY 1 Berlin to Copenhagen Meet your Contiki Team in Berlin this morning to begin your Scandic adventure . Hostel (D) DAY 2 Copenhagen The day will be yours to devour as you wish, we suggest a Danish cycle & eat your bodyweight in pastries. Hostel (B) F Tour the Carlsberg Brewery

Places visited Berlin Itinerary day Optional end city GERMANY Optional start/end city

US$1745 PP US$194 PD

STUCK FOR TIME? End your trip in Stockholm & visit 4 countries in 9 days. Trip code: CCSS See price panel below for departure dates & prices. Visit contiki.com/scandi-stockholm

SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIA 22 DAYS Extend your trip to include Russia on our 22-day Scandinavia & Russia trip. See p.132.

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: CCSH

US$2299 Start End May12 May23

CODE: CCSS

US$2455 Start End Jun 16 Jun 27 Jun 23 Jul 04

Start Jun 30 Jul 07

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$260 FOOD FUND

End Jul 11 Jul 18

START BERLIN OR COP’HAGEN & FINISH STOCKHOLM

US$1779 Start End May19 May27 Jun 02 Jun 10

US$1855 Start End Jun 16 Jun 24 Jun 23 Jul 01

Start Jun 30 Jul 07

Start Jul 14 Jul 21

End Jul 25 Aug 01

Start Jul 28 Aug 04

End Aug 08 Aug 15

Start Aug 11 Aug 18

End Aug 22 Aug 29

US$2405 Start End Aug 25 Sep 05 Sep 01 Sep 12

Start Aug 11 Aug 18

End Aug 19 Aug 26

US$1815 Start End Aug 25 Sep 02 Sep 01 Sep 09

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$220 FOOD FUND

End Jul 08 Jul 15

Start Jul 14 Jul 21

End Jul 22 Jul 29

Start Jul 28 Aug 04

End Aug 05 Aug 12

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share, for more information see p.176. You will need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:00am in Berlin or 6:00pm in Copenhagen & ends approx. 12:00 noon in Stockholm or 8:00am in Helsinki. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the Scandinavia & Russia Plus. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.132. Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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#SCANDINAVIA

SUMMER 2018

US$1745 Start End May12 May20

START BERLIN OR COP’HAGEN & FINISH HELSINKI

US$2349 Start End May19 May30 Jun 02 Jun 13

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

RUSSIA PLUS 14 DAYS

6 COUNTRIES

US$2755 *

FROM

US$197*PP/PD

FROM

THE RED SQUARE & THE HERMITAGE IN RUSSIA & ALL THE FINNISH HIGHLIGHTS

MOSCOW RUSSIA

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 12 nights in hotels, 1 night quad-share Baltic cruise INCLUDED MEALS 13 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 6 dinners (D)

START

DAY 2 Sail to Helsinki Taking to the DAY 3 Helsinki Docking up after our Scandinavian seas, we’ll board our night at sea, we’ll leave our boat & luxury boat & take an overnight start exploring Helsinki. Another cruise out of Sweden. Sleeping to the capital of cool here in Scandinavia, the sway of the ocean, we’ll wake feeling diverse neighbourhoods & energetic ready to take on the capital of night hours will offer no shortage of Finland. Overnight Baltic Cruise (B) entertainment & excitement. Hotel (B) F Guided Vasa Museum Tour FINLAND ST PETERSBURG F Smorgasbord dinner 3

6PM STOCKHOLM OR 6PM HELSINKI

DAY 1 Stockholm Today you will check in to your hotel before a 6pm meet up & dinner with the team. Immensely hip & bursting with boutique bars, you’ll soon see why this is hailed as one of the world’s most livable cities. From museums to monuments, we’ll get amongst it all. Hotel (D)

STOCKHOLM

START

HELSINKI

SWEDEN

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Canal Cruise, St. Petersburg F Peter & Paul Fortress, St. Petersburg F Dinner, Moscow NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • A locally guided tour of historical St. Petersburg • Locally guided tour of the Hermitage, former home of the Russian Tsars

END

DAY 12 - 13 Warsaw Today we’ll be welcomed into the Polish city of Warsaw. Ending our trip on a high note, this lovable city will offer an old Jewish Ghetto, plenty of perogies (Polish dumplings) & a musical culture that’s rather top notch. Hotel (B)(B,D) F Chopin concert GERMANY DAY 11 Minsk With all of Russia’s wonders revealed, it will be time to head on to Belarus. A statement of resilience & rebirth, the capital, Minsk, will delight us with its manicured gardens, wide open spaces & quirks of modern communism. (B,L,D)

#RUSSIAPLUS

SUMMER 2018

US$2829 Start End May22 Jun 02

US$2755 Start End May27 Jun 09 CODE: CCRH

CODE: CCRS

US$3185 Start End Jun 10 Jun 23

POLAND

WARSAW 14

Brest

Keep it flexible. You can end your trip in either Warsaw or Berlin.

RUSSIA Klin

MOSCOW BELARUS

MINSK

DAY 8 - 10 Moscow With three nights in Moscow, we’ll have plenty of time to relax & sample (even more) stroganoff & vodka. When we’re not indulging the palate, we’ll swoon over St. Basil’s Cathedral & amble around the lively Red Square. Hotel (B,D)(B)(B) F Guided tour of the Armoury

US$2829 Start End Jun 12 Jun 23

START STOCKHOLM & FINISH WARSAW OR BERLIN

US$3309 Start End Jun 24 Jul 07 Jul 01 Jul 14

START HELSINKI & FINISH WARSAW OR BERLIN

US$2399 Start End May29 Jun 09

END

YOUR CHOICE

Places visited Itinerary day Optional start city Optional end city

DAY 7 Novgorod After appreciating one of Russia’s big smokes, it will be time to take in the countryside. We’ll drift along to the charming town of Novgorod, once the stronghold of the early Tsars. Hotel (B,D)

START HELSINKI 12 DAYS FROM US$2399 PP FROM US$200 PD Trip code: CCRH See price panel below for departure dates & prices. Visit contiki.com/russia-helsinki

SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIA 22 DAYS Extend your trip to Russia on our 22-day Scandinavia & Russia trip. See p.132.

H O W MUC H & W H EN SUMMER 2018

US$3185 Start End May20 Jun 02

NOVGOROD

8AM WARSAW OR 7PM BERLIN

DAY 14 Warsaw or Berlin Get the tissues ready! Today the trip will come to an end after breakfast in Warsaw or later in the day for those hitching a free ride to Berlin. (B) Berlin

Petrodvorets

DAY 4 - 6 St. Petersburg Heading out through the Finnish pine forests, we’ll make our way to the mammoth country that is Russia. St Petersburg offers a fairytale of ballerinas & palaces, & boasts one of the world’s largest art & culture museums to boot. Hotel (B,D)(B)(B) F Russian Ballet

Start Jul 08

End Jul 21

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$270 FOOD FUND

US$2879 Start End Jul 15 Jul 28 Jul 22 Aug 04

Start Jul 29 Aug 05

End Aug 11 Aug 18

Start Aug 12 Aug 19

End Aug 25 Sep 01

Start Jul 31 Aug 07

End Aug 11 Aug 18

Start Aug 14

End Aug 25

US$2815 Start End Aug 26 Sep 08 Sep 02 Sep 15

Start Sep 09

End Sep 22

Start Sep 04 Sep 11

End Sep 15 Sep 22

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$230 FOOD FUND

US$2935 Start End Jun 26 Jul 07 Jul 03 Jul 14

Start Jul 10

End Jul 21

US$2505 Start End Jul 17 Jul 28 Jul 24 Aug 04

US$2455 Start End Aug 21 Sep 01 Aug 28 Sep 08

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share, with many free upgrades to twin-share, for more information see p.176. Copy of passport required at the time of booking. Important Visa info: It is necessary to obtain a Russian Tourist Voucher & a Russian Visa for this trip. It is your responsibility to obtain both documents prior to travel. The fee for the Russian Visa will be an additional charge. Important Visa info: You’ll need a visa for Belarus, which can be obtained with the help of your TM on the trip. The fee for this visa will be an additional charge. Trip starts 6:00pm in Stockholm or 6:00pm in Helsinki & ends approx. 8:00am in Warsaw or 7:00pm in Berlin. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the Scandinavia & Russia Plus. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.132. Note: this trip breaks into smaller trips so you’ll have plenty of new friends joining along the way. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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8 DAYS

1 COUNTRY

FROM

US$1655 *

FROM

US$207 * PP/PD

A COUNTRY RICH WITH CULTURE, COLOURFUL DOMES & VODKA-FUELLED MOSCOW

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

BEST OF RUSSIA

ST PETERSBURG RUSSIA

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 7 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation

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

START

DAY 4 Novgorod After appreciating one of Russia’s big smokes, it will be time to take in the countryside. We’ll drift along to the charming town of Novgorod, once the stronghold of the early Tsars. Hotel (B,D)

6PM ST. PETERSBURG

DAY 1 - 3 St Petersburg Today you’ll be welcomed to the mammoth country that is Russia & greeted by your Contiki team in the afternoon after check in. St Petersburg offers a fairytale of ballerinas & palaces, & boasts one of the world’s largest art & culture museums to boot. Hotel (D)(B)(B) F Russian Ballet

ST PETERSBURG

Petrodvorets

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

DAY 5 - 7 Moscow With three nights in Moscow, we’ll have plenty of time to relax & sample stroganoff & vodka. When we’re not indulging the palate, we’ll swoon over St. Basil’s Cathedral & amble around the lively Red Square. Hotel (B,D)(B)(B) F Guided tour of the Armoury

NOVGOROD END

8AM MOSCOW

RUSSIA

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Canal Cruise, St.Petersburg F Peter & Paul Fortress, St.Petersburg F Dinner, Moscow

DAY 8 Moscow With far too many kievs tucked under our belts, we’ll say goodbye to our newly beloved travel pals. Our trip will come to an end after breakfast, but our love affair with Russia never will. (B)

Klin

MOSCOW

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

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Locally guided tour of St. Petersburg & the Hermitage • Locally guided tour of Novgorod • Locally guided tour of Moscow

Places visited Itinerary day

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: CCRP

START ST. PETERSBURG & FINISH MOSCOW

US$1655 Start End May30 Jun 06

US$2015 Start End Jun 13 Jun 20

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$160 FOOD FUND

US$2085 Start End Jun 27 Jul 04 Jul 04 Jul 11

Start Jul 11

End Jul 18

US$1725 Start End Jul 18 Jul 25 Jul 25 Aug 01

Start Aug 01 Aug 08

End Aug 08 Aug 15

Start Aug 15

End Aug 22

US$1689 Start End Aug 22 Aug 29 Aug 29 Sep 05

Start Sep 05 Sep 12

End Sep 12 Sep 19

* Prices above are based on twin-share, if you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Copy of passport required at the time of booking. Important Visa info: It is necessary to obtain a Russian Tourist Voucher & a Russian visa for this trip. It is your responsibility to obtain both documents prior to travel. The fee for the Russian visa will be an additional charge. Airport transfers in St. Petersburg & Moscow are not included but can be arranged at an extra charge. Please contact Contiki or your travel agent for details on how to book these. Trip starts 6:00pm in St. Petersburg & ends approx. 8:00am in Moscow. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture. Some travellers will be continuing their Contiki journey on the Scandinavia & Russia Plus and 14-day Russia Plus. Why not join them if you have the time. See p.133 & p.134. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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#BESTOFRUSSIA

US$2015 Start End May23 May30

Sailing, Cruise & Beach SUN, SEA & SAND Do we even need to bother convincing you? I mean, the colour of the Aegean, the clarity of the Adriatic, the bougainvillea laden streets of Santorini, the romance of the river Seine - they kind of speak for themselves. But if we must tell you the perks, how about spending your days alternately snorkelling secret coves and bays, exploring ancient port towns and whitewashed villages, eating delicious local food cooked by your on-board crew, all whilst spent with a bunch of new pals who will soon become your ultimate BFFs...Kind of hard to resist, right?

ARE YOU A SAILING, CRUISE & BEACH TRAVELLER? •

Do you love the feel of sand on your skin and salt in your hair?

•

Would you be willing to muck in with the crew and learn a thing or two about sailing (totally optional, but crazy fun)?

•

Are you sick of seeing other people’s pics of Santorini/Dubrovnik/Corfu/ Hvar, and wanna get some of that for yourself?

•

Does the idea of cruising the rivers of Europe with a posse of new bezzies get your toes a-tingling?

BOAT ACCOMMODATION FROM US$74 P/DAY

UISE

SAI LIN

13 TRIPS FROM 6 - 9 DAYS

Head to contiki.com/deals for all our latest promotions &

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SETTING

CROATIA SAILING This is the adventure we know you’ve spent hours dreaming of. Let us take you on a journey across the gorgeous Adriatic Sea, on board a traditional motor sail boat. With a crew to take care of everything and an incredible group of new friends to provide constant lols, all you have to concentrate on is having the time of your life.

SAIL RIVER CRUISING Cruise the rivers of Europe in hot damn style. U by Uniworld’s river boats are sleekness on a whole new level, complete with sun deck, gym, complimentary WiFi & modern suites. Say hello to rooftop yoga, mixology masterclasses & local DJs.

TRADITIONAL MOTOR SAILBOAT CROATIA

ENSUITE CABIN CROATIA

GREEK SAILING

U BY UNIWORLD CRUISE SHIP

TURKISH SAILING

RELAX ON DECK GREECE

Those cute little white-washed villages, tiny beachfront restaurants and vast expanses of open blue ocean look all the better when you’re seeing them for real. Hop on board one of our Sailing trips to experience Greece as it deserves to be seen – on the water. Learn some essential sailing tips from your skipper, or simply lie back on deck and relax.

TURKISH GULET

Chillaxed doesn’t even come close to how you’ll be feeling on a Turkish Sailing trip. Explore the enticing Turkish waters on one of our traditional Turkish gulets. With nothing to do but swim, sunbathe, eat, drink and dream the day away, life doesn’t get much more perfect than this.

GREEK ISLAND CRUISING

CELESTYAL CRUISES GREECE

Hop on board a Greek Island Cruising trip with our cruise partners, Celestyal Cruises. This adventure is open to all ages and will see you exploring some of the Aegean’s dreamiest destinations – Mykonos and Santorini included. Plus, our Contiki Rep is on hand for all your questions.

COSY CABIN TURKEY CELESTYAL CRUISES GREECE 138 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

6 DAYS

2 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$1629 *

FROM

US$272*PP/PD

CRUISE INTO THE CALDERA OF SANTORINI AS YOU SIP ON COCKTAILS & SOAK UP THE SUN

SAILING, CRUISE & BEACH

AEGEAN CLASSIC

SANTORINI GREECE

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

NIGHTS ON CRUISE SHIP & HOTELS 4 nights on board a cruise ship (quad or twin-share), 1 night in a hotel INCLUDED MEALS 5 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS Unlimited drinks package including beer, wine, local spirits and soft drink. An experienced On-Board Cruise Rep. See p.176 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Sightseeing Tour, Athens NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Guided tour of the classical Greek archaeological site of Ephesus • Spectacular Oia Village, Santorini

START

6:00PM ATHENS

DAY 1 Arrive Athens Today we’ll join forces in Athens after you’ve had time to check-in to your hotel & relax or do some exploring. Making the most of our time in the capital, we’ll amble through Plaka’s maze of streets & visit ancient relics. F Traditional Athens Affair

DAY 2 Mykonos Getting into the spirit of the adventure, we’ll hit the seas with our navigation set to Mykonos. Once our ship pulls up in this paradise party mecca, it will be sunshine & good times aplenty. (B,L,D)

AEGEAN SEA

ATHENS 6

START END

DAY 3 Patmos Today we’ll make a stop in Turkey – just casually – & shop the wild bazaar of port town Kusadasi. Back on the water, we’ll float to Patmos, an idyllic island where time stands still & days are long, balmy & full of seafood. (B,L,D)

GREECE Mykonos

Kusadasi

TURKEY

Patmos

END

10:00AM ATHENS CENTRE

DAY 6 Athens It will be sobs all round as we drift back to the mainland & share one final meal together. You can choose to conclude the trip straight up after breakfast, or sign up for one last bout of sightseeing in Athens. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 6 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

Santorini

DAY 4 Rhodes Pristine beaches & medieval towns will greet us on the sun-soaked island of Rhodes. A kaleidoscope of history, culture & epic parties, there will be limitless options for how you spend your time here. (B,L,D)

Rhodes

Heraklion Crete DAY 5 Santorini Arriving in Santorini, you’ll see quickly we’ve saved the best until last. From the dreamy sunsets to the iconic blue & white domes dripping in pink flowers, this island will be everything you’ve dreamed of & more. (B,L,D)

Places visited Itinerary day

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: 6CGS

START ATHENS & FINISH ATHENS

US$1919 A US$1659 B start end May20 May25 May27 Jun 01 Jun 03 Jun 08 Jun 10 Jun 15

US$1975 A US$1705 B start end Jun 17 Jun 22 Jun 24 Jun 29 Jul 01 Jul 06 Jul 08 Jul 13

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$350 PORT TAXES

start Jul 15 Jul 22 Jul 29 Aug 05

end Jul 20 Jul 27 Aug 03 Aug 10

start Aug 12 Aug 19

end Aug 17 Aug 24

A = OUTSIDE B = INSIDE

US$1919 A US$1659 B start end Aug 26 Aug 31

US$1885 A US$1629 B start end Sep 02 Sep 07 Sep 09 Sep 14 Sep 16 Sep 21 Sep 23 Sep 28

start Sep 30 Oct 07

end Oct 05 Oct 12

* Cruise prices above are based on twin-share. Substantial savings for quad-share rooms are available online or ask at time of booking for prices – save a minimum of US$290. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or quad share.) Or take a single supplement option: add US$185 to twin-share price for an inside cabin or US$335 to twin-share price for an outside cabin . Trip starts 6:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens centre. Note: the order of ports of call may be reversed on some days & the itinerary is subject to change. If you require a Schengen visa for this trip, it must be a multi-entry visa. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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#AEGEANCLASSIC

US$1885 A US$1629 B start end Apr 22 Apr 27 Apr 29 May04 May06 May11 May13 May18

SAILING, CRUISE & BEACH

IDYLLIC AEGEAN 9 DAYS

2 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2465 *

FROM

NE W

US$274 *PP/PD

OVERDOSE ON ISLAND FEELS, COLOURFUL BAZAARS & GREEK ISLAND INDULGENCE

SANTORINI GREECE

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

NIGHTS ON CRUISE SHIPS & HOTELS 7 nights on board a cruise ship (quad or twin-share), 1 night in a hotel INCLUDED MEALS 8 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS Unlimited drinks package including beer, wine, local spirits and soft drink. An experienced On-Board Cruise Rep. See p.176 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Medieval Tour Acropolis of Lindos & Citadel of the Knights, Rhodes NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• House of the Virgin Mary & Ancient Ephesus • Spectacular Oia village, Santorini

START

END

6:00PM ATHENS

DAY 1 Athens Landing in to the ancient metropolis of Athens, we’ll settle in to our fancy hotel digs & join forces to get the low down on how the next 11 days will run. Settling in to Grecian life, why not kick start your Greek food safari with dinner in the rustic Plaka district, climb around the massive Theatre of Dionysus, sift through treasures at the Monastiraki Flea Market or visit Brettos, one of the oldest distillery’s in Greece.

ATHENS 1

10:00AM ATHENS

DAY 9 End Athens With enough good times squirrelled away to last us a life time, we’ll hit the road & head back to the country’s capital for our finale. Our 9-days in Greece (plus a Turkish mini-moon) will be finished after breakfast at 10am in the city centre. (B) F Guided tour of the famous Acropolis

START END

GREECE

Kusadasi TURKEY

Mykonos

DAY 8 Kusadasi Never ones to miss an opportunity to visit a new country, we’ll make a trip to our Turkish neighbours of the east. Here, maybe stock up on one-of-a-kind treasures at Kusadasi’s bazaar, or take a tour to Ephesus if you’re feeling nostalgic. We have all day here to enjoy Turkey, so make the most of it. Later, we set sail back to Athens. (B,L,D)

Milos Santorini

DAY 2 - 3 Mykonos There’s a whole lot of incredible waiting for us on the flipside of our cruise from Athens to Mykonos; think windmills, day clubs, sunshine & perfect clear waters just for starters. Whether you want to fly high & fancy at a beach club like Hippie Fish or Buddha Bar, or keep things easy with a stroll through Little Venice & a spot of snorkelling, our time will prove as beautiful as the bougainvillea doused houses. (B,D)(B,L,D)

Heraklion

DAY 4 Milos Crete This morning we will anchor up and make our way to Milos. In this perfect playground you can swim in the caves of Kleftiko beach & eat fish cooked in geothermal sands. We’ll soak it all in & watch the sun set before pulling anchor for another evening of drifting. (B,L,D) F Amazing beaches tour

DAY 5 - 6 Santorini Just in time for breakfast, we’ll drop anchor at the island some may refer to as ‘heaven on earth’. Iconic dome churches, lines of boutique stores, & cliffs that drop towards the azure crystal ocean – the pure paradise of Santorini will be ours to devour. (B,L,D)(B,L,D) F Santorini Highlights & Volcano

DAY 7 Heraklion The largest of Greece’s 1,200 islands, Crete is our next port of call. If you’ve had enough of cocktails & beach umbrellas (although unlikely), the port of Heraklion offers museums, history, & the pretty Georgiadis Park, so plenty of ways to mix it up a bit. (B,L,D)

Places visited Itinerary day

#IDYLLICAEGEAN

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: 9GIA

US$2825 A US$2465 B start end Apr 29 May07 May06 May14

start May13

START ATHENS & FINISH ATHENS

end May21

US$2885 A US$2515 B start end May20 May28 May27 Jun 04

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$600 PORT TAXES

start Jun 03 Jun 10

end Jun 11 Jun 18

start Jun 17 Jun 24

end Jun 25 Jul 02

A = OUTSIDE B = INSIDE

US$2959 A US$2579 B start end Jul 01 Jul 09 Jul 08 Jul 16

start Jul 15 Jul 22

end Jul 23 Jul 30

start Jul 29 Aug 05

end Aug 06 Aug 13

US$2885 A US$2515 B start end Aug 12 Aug 20 Aug 19 Aug 27

* Cruise prices above are based on twin-share. Substantial savings for quad-share rooms are available online or ask at time of booking for prices - save a minimum of US$400. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or quad share) Or take a single supplement option: add US$419 to twin-share price for an inside cabin or US$455 to twin-share price for an outside cabin. Trip starts 6:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens centre. If you require a Schengen visa for this trip, it must be a multi-entry visa. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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9 DAYS

2 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2245 *

US$250 *PP/PD

FROM

SAILING, SUNBATHING & PARTYING, ALL TOPPED OFF WITH 3 DAYS IN SANTORINI

SAILING, CRUISE & BEACH

ISLAND CRUISING & SANTORINI

SANTORINI GREECE

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

START

DAY 1 Athens Today we’ll join forces in Athens after you’ve had time to check-in to your hotel & relax or do some exploring. Making the most of our time in the capital, we’ll amble through Plaka’s maze of streets & visit ancient relics. F Traditional Athens Affair

NIGHTS IN HOTELS & ON CRUISE SHIPS 3 nights on board a cruise ship, 5 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 8 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS Unlimited drinks package including beer, wine, local spirits and soft drink. An experienced On-Board Cruise Rep. See p.176 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Hellenistic & Roman Religious Visit to St. John’s Monastery, Patmos

DAY 2 Mykonos Cruise your way through the Aegean to the paradise island of Mykonos. Hang out on the island famous for its golden beaches, cosmopolitan atmosphere, great shopping & party culture. (B,L,D)

DAY 3 Patmos Today we’ll make a stop in Turkey – just casually – & shop the wild bazaar of port town Kusadasi. Back on the water we’ll float to Patmos, an idyllic island where time stands still & days are long, balmy & full of seafood. (B,L,D)

AEGEAN SEA

END

ATHENS

10:00AM ATHENS CENTRE

DAY 9 Athens This morning we’ll wrap things up after breakfast & check out. Our island time may have come to an end, but our love affair with all things Greek never will. (B)

START END

TURKEY

Kusadasi

GREECE Mykonos

Patmos

SANTORINI Rhodes

DAY 8 Athens With a big salute to Santorini & island life, we’ll cruise back to the mainland & dock up in Athens. Being our final night together, we’ll be sure to toast things in style with dinner on the town. (B) F Farewell dinner

DAY 5 - 7 Santorini After three blissful nights in Santorini, you’ll likely feel we saved the best for last. From the dreamy sunsets to the iconic blue & white domes dripping in pink flowers, this island will be everything you’ve dreamed of & more. (B,L)(B)(B)

Heraklion Crete

Places visited Itinerary day

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBSM

US$2245 start end May27 Jun 04

start Jun 10

START ATHENS & FINISH ATHENS

end Jun 18

US$2289 start end Jun 24 Jul 02

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$350 PORT TAXES

US$2339 start end Jul 08 Jul 16

start Jul 22

end Jul 30

start Aug 05

end Aug 13

start Aug 19

end Aug 27

US$2289 start end Sep 02 Sep 10

* Cruise prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Or take a single supplement option: add US$565 to twin-share price for a single room/ inside cabin (plus add port taxes for total price). Triple-share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens centre. If you require a Schengen visa for this trip, it must be a multi-entry visa. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Guided tour of the classical Greek archaeological site of Ephesus • Spectacular Oia Village, Santorini

6:00PM ATHENS

SAILING, CRUISE & BEACH

ROLLING ON THE RHINE 8 DAYS

2 COUNTRIES

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US$230 *PP/PD

AN ADVENTURE FULL OF FAIRY TALE CASTLES, DJ PARTIES ON DECK & MEDIEVAL BANQUETS

2 DEDICATED U HOSTS 13 INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Amsterdam Canal Cruise • Visit to Cologne Cathedral 13 U TIME OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS • Blokarting on the Beach • Germanic Castle Banquet LOCAL CELEBRITY DJ PARTY INCLUDED WINE TASTING

DAY 3 Amsterdam No trip to the “Venice of the North” would be complete without a cruise around the city’s iconic waterways. We’ll admire imperfect buildings & keep our eyes peeled for the narrowest house in the world. By night we’ll be welcoming one of the city’s best local DJs on board. U A Secret Place U A Mixologist’s Dream U Say Cheese

N N O

DAY 4 Amsterdam Duisurg & Cologne Casting off from our base, we’ll head to Duisburg where we’ll be dropping off those keen on a picturesque cycle into Cologne. After dinner on board, we’ll take you to the pretty, medieval Altstadt, where gothic architecture & homely beer halls will win you over. U Mine biking DAY 5 Cologne, Bonn & Koblenz After admiring Cologne’s cathedral of twin spires & the relics of the Three Magi (wise men), we’ll stop by the pretty town of Bonn, where we can visit Beethoven’s birth house. By night we’ll drift to Koblenz & feast on a banquet in a bona fide medieval castle. U German History U Castle Dining

DAY 6 Koblenz, Rüdesheim & Frankfurt Leaving Koblenz, we’ll watch fairytale castles & ruined fortresses before enjoying a sommelier talk & tasting on Riesling. In Rüdesheim, we’ll take a cycle & see a 12th century monastery (aka Game of Thrones set), before nesting in Frankfurt for a BBQ dinner & bout of partying. U Abbey Wine

DAY 7 Frankfurt Making the most of our final full day, we’ll go exploring ‘Mainhattan’, Europe’s largest financial centre. Take to the Old Town by foot or bike, stopping off at the Kleine Markthall for some local wares. Foodies can visit the market with our chef, buying produce for the evening’s cooking class. U Life of the Rothschilds

EI Ü

DAY 2 Amsterdam & Haarlem Carry on snoozing peacefully as we pull up anchor & pass Dutch countryside en route to Haarlem. Here you can marvel at traditional gabled houses, or tuck in to stroopwafel in a cosy café after a spot of museum hopping. By night we’ll be back in the bright lights of Amsterdam. U Church of beer U Smell the flowers U Feel the rush U Red light special

WELCOME PARTY

DAY 1 Amsterdam With 8 days of Rhine cruising ahead of us, we’ll meet in festive spirits & board The A boat. We’ll then commence the good times with a welcome shindig, drinks & some tasty Dutch street food, before hitting the bright lights of Dam for a night on the town.

MEALS ONBOARD

3:00PM AMSTERDAM

AMSTERDAM

START

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

AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS

YOUR CHOICE Keep it flexible & choose where you want to start, either Amsterdam, or Frankfurt – this trip operates in both directions.

END

8:00AM FRANKFURT

DAY 8 Frankfurt Waking up from the last of our blissful on-board sleeps, we’ll pack our bags & say sombre goodbyes to both river cruising & our crew of travel comrades. (B)

MIX & MATCH TRIP & CRUISE COMBO Buy both a Rolling on the Rhine River Cruise and a European Discovery Trip from US$4299. See p.14 for more details.

HOW MUCH & WHEN

#ROLLINGRHINE

SUMMER 2018

CODE: UCRRF

US$2039 A US$1839 B start end Apr 14 ● Apr 21 SUMMER 2018

US$2039 A US$1839 B start end Apr 21 ● Apr 28

START AMSTERDAM & FINISH FRANKFURT

start end Apr 28 ●✱ May05 CODE: UCRRR

US$2539 A US$2339 B start end Jun 23 ■✱ Jun 30

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES PORT TAXES & GRATUITIES

start end Jul 07 ■✱ Jul 14

US$2339 A US$2139 B start end Sep 01 ▲✱ Sep 08

A = BALCONY B = STUDIO

start end Sep 15 ▲ Sep 22

START FRANKFURT & FINISH AMSTERDAM

US$2539 A US$2339 B start end Jun 16 ■ Jun 23

142 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

start end Jun 30 ■ Jul 07

US$2339 A US$2139 B start end Aug 25 ▲ Sep 01

start end Sep 08 ▲ Sep 15

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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. ● Single supplement option from US$850. ■ Single supplement option from US$1100. ▲ Single supplement option from US$1000. Trip starts 3:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 8:00am in Frankfurt. ✱ This date links up with the European Discovery trip. Please note you must be 21-35 years old to travel on a U by Uniworld trip combined wirth a Contiki Trip. See p.42 for more. Book before 10th May, 2018 and receive a US$50pp Ship Board Credit.

8 DAYS

1 COUNTRY

US$1839 *

FROM

SAILING, CRUISE & BEACH

GERMANY'S FINEST

NE W

US$230 *PP/PD

THINK COOKING CLASSES, RIVER KAYAKING & HISTORIC WANDERING

R U N

M A B

ER B

K N A FR

START

3:00PM FRANKFURT

12 INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Guided Bike Tour of Nuremberg • Walking Tour of Bamberg Old Town 10 U TIME OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS • Paddle To Beer Kayak & Brewery tour • Revved Engines BMW Factory tour LOCAL CELEBRITY DJ PARTY INCLUDED BEER MIXOLOGY CLASS

DAY 2 Miltenberg We’ll cast off from Frankfurt in the AM, leaving you to snooze peacefully en route to Aschaffenburg. Here you can take a cycle along the river before we move on to the traditional houses, river front vistas of Miltenberg. U Stone & Grapes DAY 3 Würzburg By the early morning we’ll arrive in Lohr, the birthplace of the real life Snow White. Cycling enthusiasts can disembark here & bicycle to Karlstadt, where we’ll regroup & move to our night haunt & palace town of Würzburg. U Baroque Palace U Beautiful Rothenburg

B W

N IL TE

2 DEDICATED U HOSTS

DAY 1 Frankfurt We’ll break ice over a welcome party & tasty German street food on-board our boat. By night we can wander Frankfurt, taking in the contrasts of towering sky scrapers & ancient abodes, and getting amongst the buzzing night life.

WELCOME PARTY

MEALS ONBOARD

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KNO W

FRANKFURT GERMANY

DAY 4 Würzburg This morning you can head to the Green Market with our on-board chef, where you’ll pick up tips & ingredients for the night’s slow food cooking class. There’s also an optional excursion to romantic Rothenburg before we snuggle down on the boat for a group movie night. DAY 5 Bamberg Rising & shining in Bamberg, we’ll fill up on breakfast before exploring the beer capital of Franconia by bike. Then it’s over to you to choose an optional activity; think brewery hopping, kayaking or rock climbing. By night our boat will host a local DJ, swinging us into the evening. U Paddle power U Hang on

DAY 6 Nuremberg Stepping into Nuremberg means taking a journey back in time, to the beginning of WWII and earlier. The best way to get up to speed on the city’s secrets is to explore on guided bike tour. Meanwhile, a beer mixology class & historical talk will entertain those staying boat side. U War Bikes U Spice is nice DAY 7 Kelheim & Regensburg After an early morning stop in Kelheim, it’s onwards to Regensburg, where we’ll find 2000 years of history & the world’s oldest sausage restaurant. By eve we’ll make the most of our final night on tour, and the high concentration of bars per square mile found in this city. U Paddle to beer U Revved engines

END

8:00AM REGENSBURG

DAY 8 Regensburg Waking up from the last of our blissful on-board sleeps, we’ll pack our bags & say sombre goodbyes to both river cruising & our crew of travel comrades.

YOUR CHOICE Keep it flexible & choose where you want to start, either Frankfurt, or Regensburg – this trip operates in both directions.

HOW MUCH & WHEN CODE: UCGFF

US$2039 A US$1839 B start end May05 ● May12 SUMMER 2018

CODE: UCGFR

US$2539 A US$2339 B start end Jun 09 ◆ Jun 16

START FRANKFURT & FINISH REGENSBURG

US$2539 A US$2339 B start end Jul 14 ■ Jul 21

US$2339 A US$2139 B start end Sep 22 ▲ Sep 29

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES PORT TAXES & GRATUITIES

A = BALCONY B = STUDIO

EXCLUSIVELY FOR 21-45 YEAR OLDS

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. ● Single supplement option from US$850. ■ Single supplement option from US$1100. ▲ Single supplement option from US$1000. ◆ Single supplement option from US$1100. Trip starts 3:00pm in Frankfurt & ends approx. 8:00am in Regensburg. Book before 10th May, 2018 and receive a US$50pp Ship Board Credit.

START REGENSBURG & FINISH FRANKFURT

start end Aug 18 ◆ Aug 25

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SUMMER 2018

SAILING, CRUISE & BEACH

THE DANUBE FLOW 8 DAYS

4 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$2139 *

NE W

US$268

FROM

DESCEND ALONG THE DANUBE, STOPPING AT VIENNA, BUDAPEST, MELK & STRAUBING

N EI

DAY 5 Vienna Docking in Vienna by breakfast, we’ll get orientated with Austria’s elegant & artistic capital, taking a tram ride around the Ringstrasse. The rest of the day will be yours to explore & sign up to a suite of incredible optionals. U Cooking with NENI U Rock Me, Amadeus U Above Vienna

DAY 7 Budapest Majestic, sprawling, bohemian, post-modern – Budapest is so much more than a geothermal spa city. We’ll take you to the covered market, where our chef will introduce you to some of Hungary’s most iconic flavours. By night we’ll feast like Kings on the produce we bought, before hitting the city’s club scene.

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DAY 6 Bratislava & Budapest With its small town charm, Czech beer, & art deco cafés, Slovakia’s capital won’t disappoint. A walking tour will get you fully orientated, then the city is yours – unless you stay aboard where our chef will be teaching the art of Austrian deserts. By night, we’ll dock in the arms of Budapest. U River Wild U Bridge jumping U Ice Hockey U Wakeboarding

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END DAY 4 Melk & Dürnstein Leaving Linz, we’ll relax & take in the glorious Austrian landscape. A lunchtime stop at Melk, Wachau Valley will offer 900-years of history, a charming library, & a sombre visit to Mauthausen Concentration Camp. Later we’ll arrive amidst the castle ruins & dream homes of Dürnstein. U Step back in Time U A Vintner’s Dinner

A V A

INCLUDED BEER MIXOLOGY CLASS

LOCAL CELEBRITY DJ PARTY

DAY 3 Passau, Engelhartszell & Linz After an early morning yoga session on deck, we’ll admire the town’s baroque cathedral & crooked lanes before hiking to two scenic viewpoints overlooking Passau. Later we’ll arrive in the futuristic Austrian city of Linz, which will be peeled back by a guided walking tour. U Deep Space U Bike the Danube

20 U TIME OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS • Bike the Danube • Budapest Thermal Baths

DAY 2 Straubing, Vilshofen & Passau Just as you’re waking for breakfast we’ll pull into Straubing. Here you can roam the town’s ancient sites & gothic streets, & jump onto a bike ride to Vilshofen. By evening we’ll enjoy a BBQ dinner on deck before finding the beer gardens of Passau’s peaceful Old Town. U Beer & Meat U Into the Woods

13 INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Hike along the spectacular Inn River Gorge • Guided walking tour of Classical Vienna

2 DEDICATED U HOSTS

DAY 1 Regensburg We’ll kick things off in Regensburg with a welcome party & tasty German street food aboard our pretty boat. Offering the highest concentration of bars per square mile, the night hours will be put to good use in this city.

WELCOME PARTY

3:00PM REGENSBURG

START

MEALS ONBOARD

W A

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KNO W

V A

BUDAPEST HUNGARY

8:00AM BUDAPEST

YOUR CHOICE Keep it flexible & choose where you want to start, either Regensburg, or Budapest – this trip operates in both directions.

DAY 8 Budapest Tissues at the ready. Today will mark the end of our week of ocean festivities. We’ll chow a final breakfast together before we officially wrap things up – it’s time to move on & start planning our next Contiki.

MIX & MATCH TRIP & CRUISE COMBO Buy both a Danube Flow River Cruise and a Barcelona to Munich trip from US$4349. Or Danube Flow reverse and Berlin to Budapest from US$4269. See p.14 for more details.

HOW MUCH & WHEN

#DANUBEFLOW

SUMMER 2018

CODE: UCDFF

US$2339 A US$2139 B start end May12 ●◆ May19 SUMMER 2018

start end May26 ●◆ Jun 02

CODE: UCDFR

US$2339 A US$2139 B start end May19 ●✱ May26

START REGENSBURG & FINISH BUDAPEST

US$2539 A US$2339 B start end Jul 21 ■◆ Jul 28

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES PORT TAXES & GRATUITIES

start end Aug 04 ■◆ Aug 11

A = BALCONY B = STUDIO

US$2339 A US$2139 B start end Sep 29 ●◆ Oct 06

start end Oct 13 ●◆ Oct 20

US$2339 A US$2139 B start end Oct 06 ●✱ Oct 13

start end Oct 20 ●✱ Oct 27

START BUDAPEST & FINISH REGENSBURG

start end Jun 02 ● Jun 09

144 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

US$2539 A US$2339 B start end Jul 28 ■✱ Aug 04

start end Aug 11 ■✱ Aug 18

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US$2539 A US$2339 B start end Oct 27 ■◆ Nov 03

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. ● Single supplement option from US$1000. ■ Single supplement option from US$1100 . Trip starts 3:00pm in Regensburg & ends approx. 8:00am in Budapest. Book before 10th May, 2018 and receive a US$50 Ship Board Credit. ◆ This date links up with the Barcelona to Munich trip. Please note you must be 21-35 years old to travel on a U by Uniworld trip combined wirth a Contiki Trip. See p.98 for more info. ✱ This date links up with the Berlin to Budapest trip. See p.100 for more info.

8 DAYS

1 COUNTRY

FROM

US$2139 *

NE W

US$268 *PP/PD

FROM

BE INSPIRED BY ART, WOWED BY SCENERY & IMMERSED INTO THE PARISIAN WAY OF LIFE

SAILING, CRUISE & BEACH

THE SEINE EXPERIENCE

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3:00PM PARIS

START

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INCLUDED FRENCH MIXOLOGY CLASS

LOCAL CELEBRITY DJ PARTY

19 U TIME OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS • Kayak the Seine • Parisian Rooftops

11 INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Visit The Palace of Versailles • Bike Ride the Seine

DAY 2 Conﬂans-Sainte-Honorine With an early cast off from Paris we’ll journey to the pretty town of Conflans Conflans-Sainte-Honorine. This landscape was famously painted by Van Gogh; whose footsteps we can walk in Auvers-sur-Oise. Back on board we’ll enjoy cocktails & moonlight dancing. (B,D) U Van Gogh U Onboard - Chef’s Master Class, cooking a Normandy lunch & eating with the chef in the galley DAY 3 Rouen Our third day will kick off with fresh croissants & a yoga class on the deck. History buffs can then dive into the D-Day landings in Normandy, whilst foodies can take a medieval walking & food market tour of Rouen. All topped off by a DJ to ease us from eve to early morning. (B,D) U Full day Normandy beaches U Old city bar crawl

2 DEDICATED U HOSTS

WELCOME PARTY

S RI N A NO FL O N H O . C TE S

DAY 1 Paris The river roaming crew will meet & board the boat, preparing for 7 nights of fine French things & floating. A welcome reception & dinner will be followed by a taste of Paris by night, wandering the Seine & seeing the Eiffel in illuminated glory. (D) U Paris: Shines Bright at Night

MEALS ONBOARD

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

PARIS FRANCE

DAY 4 Honﬂeur After our arrival in Caudebec-en-Caux & Honfleur, a 7000-foot long cable-stayed bridge can have us standing 700 feet above sea level. This town is the gateway to France’s picturesque Alabaster Coastline, & home to the famous apple orchard cider farms. No shortage of joy in these parts. (B)(D) U Cliffs of Étretat U A Norman Day DAY 5 Vernon After drifting through the night, we’ll pull up in Vernon & La Roche Guyon for breakfast, where another quaint riverside town of higgledy piggledy houses & winding lanes awaits. Once on land you can grab a bike, cycling the easy 5-mile route to the artist Monet’s hamlet of Giverny. (B,D) U Monet’s gardens at Giverny U Kayak the Seine U Paragliding in the Vexin National Park

DAY 6 Paris Another overnight journey will see us pulling up in Paris by AM, where we can jump back into Parisian life. Explore by BatoBus or bike, or just stay aboard the boat where you can lose yourself in French lifestyle lectures & a champagne cocktail mixology class. (B,D) U Street art walk U Parisian cuisine U Lady Marmalade

DAY 7 Paris Our last day on the river will see us going out in style. We’ll take one final early morning yoga session on deck before enjoying another day of Parisian life, allowing you to tick any final boxes like The Louvre or the Palace of Versailles. (B,D) U The Louvre U Parisian Rooftops U Versailles fountains night show

END

8:00AM PARIS

DAY 8 Paris Waking up from the last of our blissful on-board sleeps, we’ll pack our bags & say sombre goodbyes to both river cruising & our crew of travel comrades. (B)

MIX & MATCH TRIP & CRUISE COMBO Buy both a Seine Experience River Cruise and a European Encounter trip from US$5515.

HOW MUCH & WHEN CODE: UCSEF

US$2539 A US$2139 B start end Apr 14 ● Apr 21 Apr 21 ● Apr 28 Apr 28 ● May05 May05 ● May12

START PARIS & FINISH PARIS

US$2939 A US$2439 B start end May12 ■✱ May19 May19 ■ May26 May26 ■✱ Jun 02

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES PORT TAXES & GRATUITIES

US$3239 A US$2739 B start end Jun 02 ▲ Jun 09 Jun 09 ▲✱ Jun 16 Jun 16 ▲✱ Jun 23 Jun 23 ▲✱ Jun 30

start Jun 30 ▲✱ Jul 07 ▲✱ Jul 14 ▲✱ Jul 21 ▲✱

end Jul 07 Jul 14 Jul 21 Jul 28

start Jul 28 ▲✱ Aug 04 ▲✱ Aug 11 ▲ Aug 18 ▲✱

end Aug 04 Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25

A = BALCONY B = STUDIO

start Aug 25 ▲✱ Sep 01 ▲ Sep 08 ▲ Sep 15 ▲

end Sep 01 Sep 08 Sep 15 Sep 22

EXCLUSIVELY FOR 21-45 YEAR OLDS

start end Sep 22 ▲ Sep 29 Sep 29 ▲✱ Oct 06

US$2939 A US$2439 B start end Oct 06 ◆ Oct 13 Oct 13 ◆✱ Oct 20 Oct 20 ◆ Oct 27 Oct 27 ◆ Nov 03

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. ● Single supplement option from US$1000. ■ Single supplement option from US$1150. ▲ Single supplement option from US$1300. ◆ Single supplement option from US$1150. Trip starts 3:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 8:00am in Paris. ✱ This date links up with the European Encounter trip. Please note you must be 21-35 years old to travel on a U by Uniworld trip combined wirth a Contiki Trip. See p.48 for more. Book before 10th May, 2018 and receive a US$50pp Ship Board Credit.

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SAILING, CRUISE & BEACH

CROATIAN ISLAND HOPPER 8 DAYS

1 COUNTRY

FROM

US$1609 *

FROM

NORTH

US$202*PP/PD

POSTCARD PICTURE PERFECT LOCATIONS, CHILL OUT VIBES & ONE HELL OF A PARTY

DUBROVNIK CROATIA

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

NIGHTS ON A CRUISE BOAT 7 nights twin-share accommodation on a traditional sailing cruise boat

INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D), plus daily bottled drinking water

ESSENTIALS An experienced captain, crew & Trip Manager, Orientations of all destinations, Port & visitor’s taxes. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Captain’s Dinner, Bol F Final Dinner, Split

#CROATIANESCAPE

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Stay on our ‘A Class’ boat – exclusive to Contiki • Comfortable boat with decking for sunbathing

END

START

8:00AM SPLIT

DAY 8 Split This morning we’ll wake in Croatia’s second largest city, ready for a teary goodbye over breakfast. The good times & boat life will have come to an end, it’s time to move on & plan our next adventures. (B)

11:00AM DUBROVNIK

DAY 1 Dubrovnik Dubrovnik will welcome us warmly today, with our boat & lunch waiting to kick things off. Make the most of this seaside UNESCO World Heritage Site & its club scene – tomorrow we’ll be hitting the oceans. (L,D) END

SPLIT DAY 7 Split With one night left of the Mediterranean high life, we’ll move on to Split & soak up the Roman heritage of this southern Croatian port. If you’re not in the mood for historic monuments, there will be plenty of bar hoping opportunities too. (B,L)

BOL WILD BAY

MAKARSKA

4 3

CROATIA

HVAR START

ADRIATIC SEA

DUBROVNIK 1

KORCULA 1

DAY 6 Makarska Cruising out of Bol, we’ll enjoy the journey as much as the destination, with multiple swim stops taken en-route. On arrival in Makarska, we’ll be blessed by the beautiful Biokovo mountains & more Croatian bliss than you’d have thought possible. (B)

Itinerary day

DAY 5 Bol Pebbled coves & a pretty monastery wait for us on the island of Brac. We’ll keep it float-y & salty by day, but in the evening there’s a recipe for adventure – & a really tasty dinner to boot. (B) F Captain’s Dinner

DAY 4 Wild Bay With turquoise waters, our time in Wild Bay won’t be nearly as wayward as the name suggests. We’ll sit pretty in this postcard setting, enjoying salt water by day & floating under starry skies by night. (B,L,D)

DAY 2 Korčula Korčula may sit incredibly close to the mainland of Croatia but it’s an island all of its own, which means we’ll be slipping onto island vibes accordingly. Hidden bars, peachy sunsets & cobbled streets by the beach; our appreciation for this country will be skyrocketing. (B,L)

DAY 3 Hvar A museum of super yachts & a hotspot for the rich & famous, Hvar will have us hooked from the get go. Laze about soaking up rays & taking dips, or explore the Venetian Fortress & Arsenal if you’re craving culture. (B,L)

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBDI

US$1695 A US$1609 B start end Jun 23 Jun 30

START DUBROVNIK & FINISH SPLIT

US$1765 A US$1685 B start end Jul 07 Jul 14

start Jul 21

end Jul 28

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$130 PORT TAXES

start Aug 04

end Aug 11

start Aug 18

end Aug 25

A = ON OR ABOVE DECK, B = BELOW DECK

start Sep 01

end Sep 08

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single on or above deck cabin supplement add US$1145. Single below deck cabin supplement add US$1089. Note: ‘On or Above Deck’ cabins have a door that opens to the outside, while ‘Below Deck’ cabins have a roof porthole & door that opens to the inside. We use a selection of exclusive ‘A class’ boats North trip – Trip starts 11:00am in Dubrovnik & ends approx. 8:00am in Split. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

146 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

CONTIKI.COM/CROATIAN-HOPPER

8 DAYS

1 COUNTRY

FROM

US$1609 *

FROM

SOUTH

US$202*PP/PD

NOTHIN’ BUT YOU, THE ADRIATIC, 8 DAYS, PARTY TOWNS, & A BEAUTIFUL BOAT

SAILING, CRUISE & BEACH

CROATIAN ISLAND HOPPER

ADRIATIC COAST CROATIA

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

NIGHTS ON A CRUISE BOAT 7 nights twin-share accommodation on a traditional sailing boat INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D), plus daily bottled drinking water supplement

START

END

11:00AM SPLIT

DAY 1 Split to Makarska Uniting on the mainland, we’ll say a quick hello to Split before boarding our exclusive sailing boat. Floating along the Croatian coastline, we’ll find our first stop of Makarska. This mountainous mainland village offers us the chance to stroll fruit & flower markets, lounge on long sand beaches & indulge in mounds of fresh seafood along the waterfront. (L,D)

DAY 8 Dubrovnik The heartbreak of this trip ending will be eased only by the knowledge that there are more European islands left to conquer. (B)

START

SPLIT

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Captain’s Dinner, Bol F Sea Kayaking trip, Dubrovnik NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Stay on our ‘A Class’ boat – exclusive to Contiki • Comfortable boat with decking for sunbathing

DAY 6 - 7 Dubrovnik Our final dock will take place in Dubrovnik, an ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site city. Waterfront rock bars & pounding nightclubs will wrap up day light hours of cable car rides & beach swims. (B,L) F City Walls Kayaking Trip F Dubrovnik City Walking Tour

CROATIA 1

BOL

WILD BAY

MAKARSKA

3 4

ESSENTIALS An experienced captain, crew & Trip Manager, Orientations of all destinations, Port & visitor’s taxes

8:00AM DUBROVNIK

HVAR

ADRIATIC SEA

DUBROVNIK

KORCULA

DAY 2 Bol For our first island stop, we’ll be anchoring down by the purple umbrella lined beaches of Brac. This pristine nest offers us ancient carved caves, a fairytale monastery & many quaint pebbled bays to explore. (B) F Captian’s dinner

END

DAY 5 Korcula Venetian architecture & creamy sunsets will await us in the walled fishing village of Korčula. We’ll be guided through the town, hearing the secrets of days gone by, way back when Marco Polo called it home. (B,L)

Itinerary day

DAY 3 Wild Bay Wild by name, tranquil by nature – our next stop will lull us further into heaven. Waste hours swimming in turquoise bays before we spend another night drifting under the stars. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 Hvar Mixing things up a little, we’ll cruise to the famed super yacht docking spot of Hvar. Here you can switch between sipping cocktails at a beach club & venturing to ancient monuments, ensuring there’s never a dull moment island side. (B,L)

SUMMER 2018

CODE: BBSI

US#1695 A US$1609 B start end Jun 16 Jun 23

START SPLIT & FINISH DUBROVNIK

US$1765 A US$1685 B start end Jun 30 Jul 07

start Jul 14

end Jul 21

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$130 PORT TAXES

start Jul 28

end Aug 04

start Aug 11

end Aug 18

A = ON OR ABOVE DECK, B = BELOW DECK

start Aug 25

end Sep 01

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single on or above deck cabin supplement add US$1145. Single below deck cabin supplement add US$1089. Note: ‘On or Above Deck’ cabins have a door that opens to the outside, while ‘Below Deck’ cabins have a roof porthole & door that opens to the inside. We use a selection of exclusive ‘A class’ boats Trip starts 11:00am in Split & ends approx. 8:00am in Dubrovnik. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

CONTIKI.COM/CROATIAN-HOPPER

EUROPE SUMMER 2018 147

#CROATIANESCAPE

HOW MUCH & WHEN

CROATIA ISLAND ESCAPE 8 DAYS

1 COUNTRY

FROM

US$1125 *

FROM

CROATIA ISLAND ESCAPE PLUS

US$141*PP/PD

CRUISE THE DALMATIAN COAST & DISCOVER HVAR, SPLIT & DUBROVNIK

#CROATIANESCAPE

DUBROVNIK CROATIA

Absolutely loved this trip! Rhi, our Trip Manager, was a professional from the get go, looking after all things big & small so all we had to do was sit back & enjoy ourselves! Hands down 15/10Â for me!!!

AS REVIEWED BY RECENT CONTIKI TRAVELLERS ON FEEFO @MRSBUITENDACH

148 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

Read more at contiki.com/reviews

@RICKSTAROONEY

CONTIKI.COM/CROATIAN-CRUISING

@TINY_GLOBETROTTER

Luke Davis

TOP EXPERIENCES 14

7 NIGHTS ON SAILING BOAT 7 nights twin-share accommodation on a traditional sailing cruise boat

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

7 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D), plus daily bottled drinking water supplement

An experienced captain, crew & Trip Manager, Orientations of all destinations, Port & visitor’s taxes. See p.176 for more.

F City Walking Tour, Dubrovnik F Captain’s Dinner, Trstenik

11:00AM SPLIT

DAY 1 Split to Makarska This morning we’ll meet in Split, boarding our boat with truck loads of enthusiasm. After our first sea stint, we’ll arrive in Makarska where we’ll be blessed by the beautiful Biokovo mountains & Croatian island bliss. (L,D)

SPLIT

8:00AM SPLIT

DAY 8 Split Tissues at the ready. Today will mark the end of our week of ocean festivities. We’ll chow a final breakfast together before we officially wrap things up – it’s time to move on & start planning our next Contiki. (B)

1 MAKARSKA

CROATIA

6 HVAR

TRSTENIK 5

KORCULA

DAY 7 Split With one night left of the Mediterranean high life, we’ll sail back to our starting point of Split. Now contented by our time at sea, we can relax & soak up the Roman heritage of this atmospheric city. (B,L)

3 DUBROVNIK

ADRIATIC SEA

DAY 5 Trstenik Sailing on this morning, we’ll pass the citrus plantations & olive groves of the Elaphite islands. Tonight we’ll pull into the idyllic village of Trstenik, where rugged green cliffs meet turquoise waters & offer another Croatian utopia. (B,L) F Captain’s Dinner

DAY 6 Hvar Big shiny boats meet grand historic architecture in Croatia’s glamorous seaside town of Hvar. We can take in the pristine view from the hilltop, it’s another tough day in paradise. (B,L)

Itinerary day

DAY 2 Korčula Korcula may sit incredibly close to the mainland of Croatia, but it’s an island all of its own, which means we’ll be slipping onto island vibes accordingly. Hidden bars, peachy sunsets & cobbled streets by the beach, our appreciation for this country will be skyrocketing. (B,L)

DAY 3 - 4 Dubrovnik Floating on from Korcula, we’ll dock in the kaleidoscope of mega clubs & monuments that is Dubrovnik. We’ll kick it here for two nights, allowing enough time to explore the UNESCO world heritage hotspot in all its seaside glory. (B)(B,D) F Sea kayaking trip F Dubrovnik walking tour

START END

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@FAERYLROTHERHAM_

CONTIKI.COM/ORIGINAL

@HOLLYJESSICAW

Sarah Brogan

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

TOP EXPERIENCES 74

NIGHTS IN CABINS & SPECIAL STOPOVERS

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

45 breakfasts (B), 29 dinners (D)

An experienced Trip Manager, Driver & Cook team plus exclusive On-site Team at Contiki villages. Air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi.

F Gondola ride, Venice F Flamenco, Tapas & Drinks, Barcelona F Cruise, Dubrovnik

1 night on-board a ferry, 4 nights hotel, 40 nights in twin-share tents (including air mattresses)

START

6:45AM LONDON OR 5PM PARIS

10AM AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT OR 6:30PM LONDON

END

DAY 46 Amsterdam This morning our mammoth road trip will sadly come to an end. After the teary goodbyes you can hitch a ride to either Schiphol Airport or the big smoke of London. (B)

DAY 1 London to Paris This morning we’ll join forces in London & hit the highway to Paris. Wasting no time getting into the adventure, we’ll take in the Eiffel & Notre Dame before the day is done. (D) DAY 2 - 3 Paris The city of lights & love will serve as the perfect introduction into Europe. You’ll be free to eat way too many croissants at cosy cafés, & spend hours roaming the picturesque streets. (B)(B,D) F Parisian Cabaret Show DAY 4 Beaujolais Region Following the grapevines, we’ll cruise out of Paris & find ourselves in the wine producing region of Beaujolais. Sun-kissed vineyards & a bit of vin sampling will mark our time here. (B,D)

London

DAY 9 - 10 Venice Romancing our way into Italy, we’ll stop in the Romeo & Juliet town of Verona, before drifting on to iconic Venice. With its canals, palazzi & mysterious charm, this city will entertain us for two nights. (B,D)(B,D) F Secrets of Venice Walking Tour DAY 11 - 12 Florence Moving on through sundrenched Tuscan hills, we’ll pull up in the city of Florence. Here we will amble through secret streets armed with our own local guide. (B,D)(B) DAY 13 - 14 Rome Now besotted by the boot, we’ll make our way to its capital as well as Vatican City. Iconic monuments, Vespas & the culture of passion; it will be a dazzling 2 nights in Rome. (B)(B,D) DAY 15 Sorrento Making our way to the home of pizza, Naples, we’ll hit the sea & boat our way to Capri. After soaking up the country’s most adored island, we’ll hit the cliff vistas of Sorrento for our final Italian sunset. (B)

AMSTERDAM GERMANY

Dover

DAY 41 - 42 Swiss Alps After stopping in Liechtenstein & Lucerne, we’ll arrive in the Swiss Alps. Opt in to rise to the heights of Jungfrau Mountain, eat mountains of chocolate & take in the beauty of this region. (B,D)(B,D)

DAY 44 - 45 Amsterdam Ending on a high note – no pun intended – we’ll arrive in the vibrant city of Amsterdam. Here you can visit an endless list of museums, explore the city’s infamous night hours & visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house. (B)(B)

DAY 39 - 40 Munich Today will be a rollercoaster of emotions as we move from a somber visit to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, to a lively entry into the home of Oktoberfest. (B)(B,D) DAY 37 - 38 Prague We’ll spend two nights here in Prague, snaking through cobbled streets, visiting castles & eating sweet dumplings with whipped cream. (B,D)(B)

CZECH REP

PARIS

FRANCE

Liechtenstein Lucerne

BEAUJOLAIS REGION

Verona

9 Pisa

Arles

BARCELONA

DAY 17 - 19 Corfu Don your swimsuit - these 3 nights will be all about the summer vibes. We’ll lap up watersports, aperitifs, & enough feta to sink a little Greek sailing boat. (B)(B,D)(B) F Ionian Dinner Experience DAY 16 Overnight ferry After an optional escapade through the ancient ruins of Pompeii, we’ll board a ferry & set sail for Greece. Adriatic Ferry (B) F Guided Tour of Pompeii

BUDAPEST

DAY 35 - 36 Vienna After a salute to Slovakia we’ll find ourselves in Vienna. Here we can ride one of the oldest Ferris wheels in the world, eat strudel, & ogle at Swarovski crystals. (B)(B,D)

HUNGARY

VENICE

CROATIA BOSNIAHERZEGOVINA

FLORENCE 32 SELINE ITALY

Split

ROME ADRIATIC SEA 13 Mt Vesuvius Vatican City Pompeii

DUBROVNIK

SORRENTO 15

SOFIA

MACEDONIA

Bari

ISTANBUL GALLIPOLI 24 23 KAVALA

STRUGA 27

ALBANIA

Isle of Capri

Troy

GREECE

CORFU IONIAN SEA

DAY 23 Gallipoli Ferrying across the Dardanelles, we’ll land on the shores of Turkey. Here we will visit the historic battlefields of Gallipoli & Anzac Cove. (B,D)

BULGARIA

MONTENEGRO

TIRANA 28

DAY 22 Kavala Our last night in Greece will take place in the nest of Kavala, a port town near the borders of Macedonia & Turkey. We’ll absorb as much traditional Greek goodness as possible, ready for our border hop by morning. (B,D) DAY 20 - 21 Athens Having devoured all things Corfu, we’ll hit the seas & move on to Athens. Where we will dance through history, with the option to visit the Parthenon, Acropolis, & first Olympic stadium. (B,D)(B,D)

AUSTRIA

Monaco

THE RIVIERA

Pyrenees Mountains

Bratislava

MUNICH VIENNA

SWITZ

SWISS ALPS 41

SLOVAKIA

Český Krumlov

Dachau

Burgundy Region

DAY 43 Heidelberg Next we’ll find ourselves nesting amidst the valleys by the Neckar River. Here you can drink Pils, eat currywurst & lap up your final night in Germany. (B,D)

PRAGUE

St Goar

HEIDELBERG 43

Versailles

SPAIN

sightseeing tour

• Visit a Monte Carlo casino • Day trip to the Isle of Capri • Locally guided tour of Athens

Valley of the Somme

• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’

Rhine Valley

BELGIUM

Calais

ENGLISH CHANNEL START

NETHERLANDS

46 44

ENGLAND

DAY 5 - 6 Barcelona Coasting along through the Pyrénées Mountains, we’ll arrive in Barcelona. We’ll spend two nights getting well acquainted with this Spanish hot spot. (B,D)(B) DAY 7 - 8 The Riviera Get your glamour on, The Riviera is on the agenda. We’ll get amongst the high life by throwing dice at the Monte Carlo Casino & inhaling spritzy flower water at a perfumery. (B,D)(B,D)

Edam

END

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

Corinth Canal

DAY 29 - 31 Dubrovnik Continuing our coastal road trip, we’ll kick on to the hotspot of Dubrovnik & we’ll be completely captivated by this seaside beauty. (B,D)(B,D)(B) F Dubrovnik Cruise

Thermopylae

TURKEY

20 ATHENS

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

DAY 24 - 25 Istanbul After passing the real life Troy, we’ll head to Istanbul where Asia & Europe literally meet. We’ll take in a mosque of tiny tiles, wild bazaars, & Turkish delights. Hotel (B,D)(B) F Belly dancing show & dinner

DAY 28 Tirana Colourful buildings, cool cafés, & a post-communism mood of rebirth will be waiting for us in the delightful capital of Albania. Hotel (B,D)

DAY 33 - 34 Budapest The river split city of Budapest is an up & coming mecca of culture & cool. Brimming with quirks & historical monuments, we’ll roam the pretty streets & eat goulash. (B,D)(B)

DAY 26 Soﬁa Today we’ll be welcomed into a surprisingly happening capital, we’ll traverse tram-lined lanes & have our mind blown by a grand cathedral, ending the day smitten by Sofia. Hotel (B,D)

DAY 27 Struga Today we’ll land in the untapped country of Macedonia. After a cruise through its cool capital, Skopje, we’ll settle into the Lake Ohrid town of Struga. (B,D)

DAY 32 Seline After a pit stop in Split, we’ll drift the Dalmatian Coast a little further on to Seline. Backing onto the Paklenica National Park & fringed by a calm inlet of ocean, our time in Seline will be utterly serene. (B,D)

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

CODE: CCCA

US$4659 Start End Apr 24 Jun 08

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMS’DAM OR LONDON

US$4805 Start End May08 Jun 22

US$4909 Start End May22 Jul 06 Jun 05 Jul 20

Start Jun 12

End Jul 27

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$690 FOOD FUND

US$5159 Start End Jun 26 Aug 10 Jul 03 Aug 17

Start Jul 10 Jul 24

End Aug 24 Sep 07

Start End Aug 05 Sep 19 Aug 19 ● Oct 03

US$5015 Start End Aug 24 ● Oct 08

* Prices above are based on twin-share tents. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. ‘A tent to myself’ (single occupancy) supplement of US$1185. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag & towel. Trip starts 6:45am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● These trips will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

EUROPE SUMMER 2018 155

CAMPING

Winter & Ski KEEP IT COSY Cheaper prices, fewer queues, cute Christmas markets, nights spent chasing the Northern Lights and mile upon mile of powder fresh Austrian pistes just calling your name. No, we can’t see the appeal of Europe in winter either. If like us you’ve clocked on to the perks of exploring the continent in the cooler months, you’ll be massively rewarded by what you find. Not only is it cheaper to travel in Autumn, Winter and Spring, but it’s often way more chilled, plus you’ll be treated to the beauty of Europe changing seasons. Trust us, there’s little better than a crisp autumn morning, or the first snow fall of winter.

ARE YOU A WINTER & SKI TRAVELLER? •

Are you after a less hectic and more authentic way of seeing Europe?

•

Is seeing the Northern Lights and martian landscapes of Iceland top of your bucket list?

•

Are you ready to conquer the pistes of the SkiWelt region, surrounding the pretty Austrian town of Hopfgarten?

•

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

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION FROM US$159 P/DAY SPECIAL STAYS ACCOMMODATION FROM US$93 P/DAY Head to contiki.com/deals for all our latest promotions CONTIKI.COM/WINTER-SKI

156 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

WI N

7 TRIPS FROM 4 - 24 DAYS

SKI

EUROPE SUMMER 2018 157

WINTER WANDERER 24 DAYS

12 COUNTRIES

FROM

US$3825 *

FROM

US$159 *PP/PD

COSY INTO THE MOST MAGICAL WINTER MARKETS AND SIP ON MULLED WINE

#WINTERWANDERER

THE ALPS SWITZERLAND

Best time I could have hoped for. Great sights & great people. Our Trip manager & Driver did a fantastic job helping to make for a well organised & carefree trip. Deﬁnitely sign up, you won’t regret it

AS REVIEWED BY RECENT CONTIKI TRAVELLERS ON FEEFO @ALEXMONTGOM

158 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

Read more at contiki.com/reviews

@JELLYGYPSY

CONTIKI.COM/WANDERER

@KAYLAMAREE1994

Nicholas Leek

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

TOP EXPERIENCES 32

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 23 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS

ESSENTIALS

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

23 breakfasts (B), 9 dinners (D)

An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team, Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging.

F Swiss Fondue Lunch, Lucerne F Flamenco Show with Dinner, Barcelona F Canal Cruise, Amsterdam

END

DAY 22 - 23 Amsterdam Museums, cafés & boutique clubs will keep us entertained in the eccentric city of Amsterdam. Beyond the city skirts, we’ll enjoy the crisp country air of a cheese farm & clog maker’s house. (B,D)(B)

NORTH SEA

NETHERLANDS

ENGLAND

24 22

END

London

Dresden Calais

ENGLISH CHANNEL

BELGIUM GERMANY

START

Valley of the Somme

PARIS

MUNICH

Mauthausen

DAY 5 Lyon Today we’ll roll into France’s gastronomic capital, where we’ll pleasure our senses with restaurants & colourful buildings. Being in the heart of some serious wine country you have the perfect excuse to sample a few glasses, if inclined. (B)

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

AUSTRIA

LUCERNE

Swiss Alps

VIENNA 15

SWITZ FRANCE

LYON

PRAGUE

CZECH REP

Burgundy Region

DAY 3 - 4 Lucernce After a drive through the frosted vineyards of Burgundy, we’ll pull up in none other than the grand Swiss Alps. We’ll spend two nights here downing mountains of Swiss chocolate & waltzing the cobbled streets of this pretty town. (B)(B)

ITALY

Pisa

VENICE

FLORENCE

Pyrenees Mountains

BARCELONA

ADRIATIC SEA

FRENCH RIVIERA 6

DAY 6 - 7 Barcelona From the Pyrénées Mountains to the Mediterranean coastline, we’ll weave our way to two nights in bustling Barcelona. From the Gothic Quarter to the La Rambla district, we won’t leave a pocket of this city uncovered. (B,D)(B)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

ROME

Vatican City

DAY 8 - 9 French Riviera With glitz & glamour calling our names, we’ll head on to the French Riviera. Authentic perfumeries & the Monte Carlo Casino will be visited between cosy walks along the coastline. (B,D)(B)

DAY 15 - 16 Vienna Nothing warms the blood quite like Viennese Schnapps & strudel. Here in Austria’s lively hub we’ll admire architecture, café hop, & visit the city’s many historical sites. (B)(B,D) F Schnaps Museum visit & tasting

Dolomite Mountains

Monaco

SPAIN

DAY 18 - 19 Prague Out of Germany we’ll find ourselves in the Czech Republic, within a medieval maze of pretty cobblestone streets. Bohemian Prague will steal our hearts for two nights with castles, cathedrals & a quirky persona. (B,D)(B)

DAY 17 Munich Today we’ll head on to the German city of Munich, taking a sobering visit to Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial on the way. On arrival in the home of Oktoberfest, we will be wowed by 800-years of history & a traditional Bavarian beer hall. (B)

BERLIN

AMSTERDAM

Dover

DAY 2 Paris With a hot coffee in one hand & croissant in the other, we’ll take on the city of lights & love. Use your free time to uncover markets, museums, & the endless Parisian magic on offer. (B) F Cabaret show with dinner

Local Guide

• Special access Rome sightseeing tour

DAY 20 - 21 Berlin After a hop through Dresden, we’ll arrive in the figuratively & literally cool capital of Berlin. Two nights here will give us enough time to go deep on the city’s creative culture, hopping from bars to galleries & historic sites galore. (B,D)(B) F Locally guided historical walking tour

6:45AM LONDON OR 5:00PM PARIS

DAY 1 London to Paris All rugged & ready to rumble, we’ll join forces in London by morning or later in the afternoon in Paris. Wasting no time taking on this winter wonderland, we’ll hit the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe & more. (D)

Camp

• Explore Florence on foot with our

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

DAY 24 Amsterdam Whether you take your complimentary transfer to Schiphol Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or to central London, it will be sad goodbyes when our trip comes to an end. (B) START

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• Visit Mauthausen Concentration

DAY 10 Florence Today we’ll roll through Tuscan hills in search of the city of Florence. Here, a local Guide will lead us through the secret streets & sacred art surrounding the majestic Duomo cathedral. (B) F Tuscan evening

DAY 13 - 14 Venice Exploring the narrow alleyways & grand square of this “floating city” will inspire an endless reel of photo opportunities. We’ll have two nights to meander through its artistic palazzi & be swept up by its undeniable charisma. (B,D)(B)

DAY 11 - 12 Rome Snug as bugs in Roman rugs, we’ll arrive in the captivating capital of Italy. Here we will spend two nights visiting historic monuments & ticking off the world’s smallest country, Vatican City. (B,D)(B)

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2018/19

US$4039 Start End Oct 19 Nov 11 Oct 26 Nov 18

CODE: WWHL

US$3945 Start Nov 02 Nov 16 ★ Nov 23 ★ Nov 30 ★

START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH AMSTERDAM OR LONDON

End Nov 25 Dec 09 Dec 16 Dec 23

Start End Dec 07 ★ Dec 30 Dec 12 ★● Jan 04 Dec 14 ★■ Jan 06

US$4135 Start End Dec 18 ★▲Jan 10 Dec 20 ★◆ Jan 12 Dec 22 ★✱ Jan 14 Dec 27 ★✝ Jan 19

Start End Dec 29 ★◗ Jan 21 Dec 31 ✜ Jan 23 2019 Jan 03 Jan 26

Start Jan 11 Jan 18

End Feb 03 Feb 10

US$3825 Start Jan 25 Feb 01 Feb 15 Mar 01

End Feb 17 Feb 24 Mar 10 Mar 24

US$3939 Start End Mar 15 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$1025 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twinshare trip price. Trip starts 6:45am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. ◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ✱ Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. ✝ Spend New Year’s Eve in Lyon. ◗ Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ✜ Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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AUSTRIA Get a slice of mountain life this winter. Hopfgarten in Austria is the perfect place for a dose of on & off-piste action.

WHERE YOU’RE HEADED Hopfgarten village in the Austrian Tyrol, is the perfect location for a ski or boarding holiday. As the gateway to Europe’s top ski region, the SkiWelt, it’s perfect for indulging in loads of on and off-piste action. With over 284 km (176 miles) of piste, gondolas and chair lifts, near-perfect terrain and one of the biggest artificial snow-making networks in Europe, how could you say no?

WHERE YOU STAY & WHAT’S INCLUDED

APRÈS-SKI: European après-ski is an essential part of any winter holiday. Literally meaning ‘after ski’ with drinking, dancing and socialising, it’s the perfect way to finish up your day.

NEWLY RENOVA TED

Our newly renovated traditional Gasthof is currently getting a major facelift. Featuring single, twin and quad-share rooms (most with private facilities) plus free WiFi, here you can hang up your boots, chill in the bar, and join one of our famous party nights. We include a hot buffet breakfast daily and for a small pre-booked supplement, we’ll also include five, three-course dinners (or 10 for a two-week holiday), all prepared on site.

INCLUDED ON ALL TRIPS

ON THE SLOPES

• Breakfast daily PERFECT FOR ALL LEVELS:

• Salzburg day trip • Contiki-only On-site Team

Beginner: With 122 km of easy runs, SkiWelt is the perfect terrain for beginners. Combined with our great value ski school, you’ll be up on the slopes in no time. Intermediate: Want to improve on your technique? 129 km of moderate runs mean you can really test your skills. Advanced: 10 km of black runs will keep the keenest of keen skiers and riders challenged.

160 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

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SKI PLUS

SKI OR BOARD AUSTRIA COACH FROM LONDON

8/15 NIGHTS | 1 COUNTRY |

FROM

US$765 * |

FROM

US$96 *PP/PD SKI

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

CONTIKI.COM/SKI

WINTER 2018/19

US$845 start Dec 14 Dec 21

CODE: C7SWBIT

end Dec 22 Dec 29

WINTER 2018/19

SKI PLUS 8 NIGHTS

US$765 start Jan 04 Jan 11

start end Dec 28 ● Jan 05 CODE: C14SWBIT

US$1535 start end Dec 14 Dec 29 Dec 21 ● Jan 05

SKI PLUS 15 NIGHTS

US$1395 start Jan 04 Jan 11

start end Dec 28 ● Jan 12

START LONDON & FINISH LONDON

end Jan 12 Jan 19

start Jan 18 Jan 25

end Jan 26 Feb 02

start Feb 01 Feb 08

end Feb 09 Feb 16

start Feb 15 Feb 22

end Feb 23 Mar 02

start Feb 01 Feb 08

end Feb 16 Feb 23

start Feb 15 Feb 22

end Mar 02 Mar 09

start Mar 01

end Mar 09

START LONDON & FINISH LONDON

end Jan 19 Jan 26

start Jan 18 Jan 25

end Feb 02 Feb 09

Note: Ski Plus trips include transfers from London. Trip starts 7:00pm in London on Fridays & ends approx. 10:00pm in London on Saturdays. * Important: prices do not include airfares. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Tyrol. Twin-share supp: 1 week add US$195. 2 weeks add US$349. Single supp: 1 week add US$479. 2 weeks add US$875. Half board supp: 5 nights add: US$69. 10 nights add US$135.

SK I ESSEN T IA LS – W HAT Y OU’ L L N E E D T O B UDGE T F OR ON T OP OF Y OUR T R IP P RIC E . NUMBER OF NIGHTS

SKI PASS

EQUIPMENT HIRE

7/8 (6 DAYS SKI)

US$329

US$70

14/15 (13 DAYS SKI)

US$560

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

#AUSTRIASKI

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Experienced Contiki On-site Team

H O W MUC H & W H EN

SKI OR BOARD AUSTRIA MEET US THERE

7/14 NIGHTS | 1 COUNTRY |

FROM

US$735 * |

FROM

US$105 *PP/PD

W H AT Y O U NE E D TO KNO W NIGHTS 7/14 Special Stopovers: 7/14 nights in Contiki’s Gasthof. Twin or quad-share

7/14

INCLUDED MEALS Breakfast daily (B)

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

On-site Team

CONTIKI.COM/SKI

H O W MUC H & W H EN WINTER 2018/19

US$815 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$1505 start end Dec 15 Dec 29 Dec 22 ● Jan 05

US$739 start Jan 05 Jan 12

SKI ONLY 14 NIGHTS

start end Dec 29 ● Jan 12

US$1365 start Jan 05 Jan 12

START HOPFGARTEN & FINISH HOPFGARTEN

end Jan 12 Jan 19

start Jan 19 Jan 26

end Jan 26 Feb 02

start Feb 02 Feb 09

end Feb 09 Feb 16

start Feb 16 Feb 23

end Feb 23 Mar 02

end Feb 16 Feb 23

start Feb 16 Feb 23

end Mar 02 Mar 09

start Mar 02

end Mar 09

START HOPFGARTEN & FINISH HOPFGARTEN

end Jan 19 Jan 26

start Jan 19 Jan 26

end Feb 02 Feb 09

start Feb 02 Feb 09

Note: Ski Only trips start in Hopfgarten on Saturdays. Check-in starts at 2:00pm & check-out is at 9:00am. Important: prices do not include airfares. You need to provide us with your flight & arrival details approx 21 days before departure to take the Innsbruck Airport transfer. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Tyrol. Twin-share supp: 1 week add US$195. 2 weeks add US$349. Single supp: 1 week add US$479. 2 weeks add US$875. Half board supp: 5 nights add: US$69. 10 nights add US$135.

SK I ESSEN T IA LS – W HAT Y OU’ L L N E E D T O B UDGE T F OR ON T OP OF Y OUR T R IP P RIC E . NUMBER OF NIGHTS

SKI PASS

EQUIPMENT HIRE

7/8 (6 DAYS SKI)

US$329

US$70

14/15 (13 DAYS SKI)

US$560

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

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#AUSTRIASKI

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

• Experienced Contiki

HOPFGARTEN AUSTRIA

WINTER

ICELAND 4 DAYS

1 COUNTRY

US$1039 *

FROM

US$260 *PP/PD

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

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 3 nights single or twin-share hotel accommodation

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

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

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

END

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)

START

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)

DAY 3 Reykjavik With our body energised from yesterday’s thermal dipping, we’ll be ready to power on with some exploring. Take to the streets or continue with the nature theme, with sprouting geysers & volcanoes both on offer. (B) F Golden Circle tour

ICELAND

REYKJAVIK 1

Blue Lagoon

DAY 2 Reykjavik This morning we’ll bounce out of bed with complete vigour, knowing a wonder of the world sits on the agenda. With swimsuit on hand we’ll head to the otherworldly Blue Lagoon, where we can soak & soothe our aching body of bones. (B)

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

#CONTIKICELAND

8:00AM REYKJAVIK

Places visited Itinerary day

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2018/19

US$1175 Start End Oct 25 ● Oct 28

CODE: WWIC

START REYKJAVIK & FINISH REYKJAVIK

US$1045 Start End Nov 08 ■ Nov 11 Nov 15 ■ Nov 18

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

Start End Dec 06 ■ Dec 09 Dec 13 ■ Dec 16

US$1329 Start End Dec 23 ▲ Dec 26 Dec 29 ▲ Jan 01

US$1039 Start End Jan 03 ◆ Jan 06 Jan 10 ◆ Jan 13

Start End Jan 17 ◆ Jan 20 Feb 07 ◆ Feb 10

Start End Feb 14 ◆ Feb 17 Feb 21 ◆ Feb 24

Start End Mar 07 ◆ Mar 10 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$269 ▲ US$289 ◆ US$279. Trip starts 4:00pm in Reykjavik & ends approx. 8:00am in Reykjavik. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. Airport transfers are not included but can be arranged at an extra charge. Please contact Contiki or your travel agent for details on how to book these.

162 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

CONTIKI.COM/ICELAND

FIRE & ICE |

1 COUNTRY

US$1875 *

FROM

US$313 *PP/PD

WINTER

6 DAYS

NE W

MARTIAN LANDSCAPES, PRETTY TOWNS AND THUNDERING WATERFALLS

NORTHERN LIGHTS ICELAND

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

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 5 nights single or twin-share hotel accommodation

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

END

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)

START

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

8:00AM REYKJAVIK

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

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

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)

ICELAND

REYKJAVIK 6

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

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)

START END

SELFOSS

4 Blue Lagoon

VIK

DAY 2 Vik Getting straight down to business today we will be visiting the Golden Circle, visiting Iceland’s most intriguing natural landmarks. From the turquoise water ravines of Þingvellir National Park, to the erupting geothermal geysers of Haukadalur, this day will take your breath away. (B,D)

SKAFTAFELL

Kirkjubaejarklaustur

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

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2018/19

CODE: WWFI

START REYKJAVIK & FINISH REYKJAVIK

Start End Nov 28 ● Dec 03

US$2405 Start End Dec 22 ■ Dec 27

US$1875 Start End Jan 09 ▲ Jan 14

Start End Feb 13 ▲ Feb 18

Start End Mar 13 ▲ Mar 18

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. ● Single room supplement of US$655. ■ Single room supplement of US$889. ▲ Single room supplement of US$569. Trip starts 4:00pm in Reykjavik & ends approx. 8:00am in Reykjavik. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. Airport transfers are not included but can be arranged at an extra charge. Please contact Contiki or your travel agent for details on how to book these.

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US$2045 Start End Nov 07 ● Nov 12

Short Trips & Festivals FOR LIFE’S MOMENTS Sometimes the best things come in small packages. Kylie, the iPod Nano (RIP), and our Short Trips & Festivals. These babies are designed to celebrate life’s best events (think Christmas, New Year, Oktoberfest, or Sziget, arguably one of Europe’s coolest festivals), and are also all about maximising the time you have in some of Europe’s key cities (London, Berlin, Barcelona & Madrid). Whatever the occasion, these trips make it that little bit more special. Do them as standalone travel experiences, or (even better) tag them on to the start or end of another Contiki trip.

ARE YOU A SHORT TRIPS & FESTIVALS TRAVELLER? •

Do you want to sample all the beers at Oktoberfest?

•

Do you want to see Amsterdam in full tulip bloom?

•

Do you want to see in the New Year celebrations at Hogmanay, Paris or Amsterdam?

•

Do you want to have the mini break of mini breaks in a sweet European city? RT

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HOTEL ACCOMMODATION FROM US$85 P/DAY

SHO

24 TRIPS FROM 3 - 10 DAYS

CAMPING ACCOMMODATION FROM US$72 P/DAY Head to contiki.com/deals for all our latest promotions and money saving shenanigans. CONTIKI.COM/SHORT-TRIPS-FESTIVALS

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HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION FROM US$105 P/DAY E & F

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FESTIVALS

SZIGET FESTIVAL 10 DAYS

4 COUNTRIES

US$1575*

FROM

US$158*PP/PD

AIN’T NO PARTY LIKE A EUROPEAN FESTIVAL PARTY, & SZIGET IS THE BEST OF THE BEST

SZIGET IN BUDAPEST HUNGARY

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 9

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 9 nights in hotels or hostels

INCLUDED MEALS 9 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) ESSENTIALS An experienced Trip Manager & Driver team, air conditioned coach with charging points and WiFi. Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations, Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges, See p.176 for more.

START

3:00PM BERLIN

DAY 1 - 2 Arrive Berlin With spirits higher than the ceilings of Berlin’s mega clubs, we’ll join forces in Germany’s capital & start the Sziget adventure. Museums, bars, street art & boutique shopping there’s no better spot to get the festival juices flowing. (D)(B) F Berlin historical walking tour

#CONTIKISZIGET

DAY 5 - 6 Vienna From the rides of Prater Fun Park to the culture of indulgent schnapps shots, Vienna will be the prefect prelude into Sziget. Meander the grand squares & roam the narrow streets - when we’re finished it will be on to the main event. (B,D)(B) F Old Vienna Schnapps Museum

DAY 7 - 9 Sziget Festival, Budapest Today the time will have come to get amongst a near half a million party people & celebrate music, culture & life at Sziget Festival. Take to the island each day after breakfast, & make time for a bit of Budapest in between the festivities. (B)(B)(B) F River Cruise with lunch

START

BERLIN

GERMANY Dresden

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Historical walking tour, Berlin F Bunker Tour, Prague F River Cruise with lunch, Budapest NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Tickets to 3 days of the festival • Orientation tour of each city

DAY 3 - 4 Prague Making our way in the Sziget direction, we’ll head south through Dresden into the beautiful capital of the Czech Republic. Bohemian Prague will offer a musical melody in tune with our current mood, with jazz bars & DJs in hip nightclubs. (B,D)(B)

PRAGUE

Kutna Hora

CZECH REP

END

VIENNA

AUSTRIA

DAY 10 Budapest Feeling a little dusty & a lot well-lived, the trip will wrap up today after breakfast. Wave your festival companions goodbye, & head home for a good dose of bed rest. (B)

BUDAPEST 1

10:00AM BUDAPEST

Places visited Itinerary day

HUNGARY

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

US$1645 start end Aug 04 Aug 13

CODE: BBSF

start Aug 11

SZIGET HOTEL

end Aug 20

START BERLIN & FINISH BUDAPEST

SUMMER 2018

US$1575 start Aug 04

CODE: CCSF

end Aug 13

start Aug 11

SZIGET HOSTEL

START BERLIN & FINISH BUDAPEST

TOTAL PRICE LISTED INCLUDES US$190 FOOD FUND

end Aug 20

* BBSF: Prices above are based on maximum twin-share. CCSF: Prices above are based on quad-share. BBSF: Single room supplement of US$490 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. CCSF: You will need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 3:00pm in Berlin & ends approx. 10:00am in Budapest.

166 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

CONTIKI.COM/SZIGET

OKTOBERFEST 4 DAYS

1 COUNTRY

FROM

US$315*

FROM

FESTIVALS

FROM

US$79*PP/PD

BE PART OF THE WORLD’S BIGGEST BEER FESTIVAL – OKTOBERFEST!

MUNICH GERMANY

W H AT Y O U NE E D TO KNO W

CAMPING

HOSTEL

HOTEL

START & END LONDON

INCLUDED MEALS Breakfast daily

7 DAYS US$599pp / 5 DAYS US$479pp /

7 DAYS US$795pp / 6 DAYS US$725pp /

7 DAYS US$1215pp / Sep 20th - Sep 26th 6 DAYS US$1085pp / Sep 25th - Sep 30th Sep 29th - Oct 4th Oct 3rd - Oct 8th

ESSENTIALS An experienced Festival Crew. Modern air-con coach with chargepoints & Free WiFi from London to Munich. Regular transfers from accommodation to festival site Contiki Oktoberfest souvenir.

Accommodation: Large twin-share tents with comfy air mattresses (a sleeping bag & towel are required) Transport: Return coach transfers from London to Munich including ferry crossings Trip starts: 2:00pm & ends approx. 10:00pm-Midnight

Sep 20th - Sep 26th Sep 25th - Sep 30th Sep 29th - Oct 4th Oct 3rd - Oct 8th

Accommodation: Multi-share hostel accommodation (a towel is required) Transport: Return coach transfers from London to Munich including ferry crossings Trip starts: 7:00pm & ends approx. 10:00pm-Midnight

Accommodation: Twin or triple-share hotel accommodation. Singles available for a supplement Transport: Return coach transfers from London to Munich including ferry crossings Trip starts: 7:00pm & ends approx. 10:00pm-Midnight

START & END MUNICH

6 DAYS US$429pp / 4 DAYS US$315pp /

6 DAYS US$629pp / 5 DAYS US$555pp /

6 DAYS US$949pp / 5 DAYS US$795pp /

Sep 21st - Sep 26th Sep 28th - Oct 1st Oct 3rd - Oct 6th

Accommodation: Large twin-share tents with comfy air mattresses (a sleeping bag & towel are required) Trip starts: 8:00am - 11:00am & ends approx. 10:00am

Sep 21st - Sep 26th Sep 26th - Sep 30th Sep 30th - Oct 4th Oct 4th - Oct 8th

Accommodation: Multi-share hostel accommodation (a towel is required) Trip starts: 1:00pm & ends approx. 10:00am

CONTIKI.COM/OKTOBERFEST

Sep 21st - Sep 26th Sep 26th - Sep 30th Sep 30th - Oct 4th Oct 4th - Oct 8th

Accommodation: Twin or triple-share hotel accommodation. Singles available for a supplement Trip starts: 2:00pm & ends approx. 10:00am

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NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Guided walking tour of Munich: See Marienplatz, the Glockenspiel, the Rathaus, Munich Residenz, Frauenkirche & Viktulienmark • Day trip to the moving Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial

Sep 20th - Sep 26th Sep 27th - Oct 1st Oct 2nd - Oct 6th

SHORT TRIPS

ANZAC ODYSSEY 5 DAYS

1 COUNTRY

FROM

US$565*

ODYSSEY 5 DAYS CLASSIC 4 DAYS FROM

US$113*PP/PD

BRING ANTIPODEAN HISTORY ALIVE ON THIS SOBERING JOURNEY TO GALLIPOLI

GALLIPOLI TURKEY

CLASSIC ITINERARY

WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 4/3

3/2

BLACK SEA

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 3/2 nights twin or tripleshare hotel accommodation, 1 night out under the stars

FROM

ISTANBUL 1 Anzac Cove

INCLUDED MEALS 3/2 breakfasts (B)

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

GALLIPOLI START END

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials. FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Dinner & Belly Dancing Show, Istanbul

AEGEAN SEA

TURKEY

Places visited Itinerary day

START

6:00PM ISTANBUL

END

#ANZACODYSSEY

• Services of an experienced & fully licensed Turkish Guide • Attendance at the Dawn Service on North Beach & the opportunity to attend the National Services at Chunuk Bair • Opportunity to wander through the Gallipoli landing sites, battlegrounds, cemeteries & memorials • Fully guided walking tour of Old Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome

FROM

DAY 1 Istanbul Today you’ll check in to your hotel & be free to explore before uniting with the team in the afternoon. We’ll then spend two nights peeling back the layers of East & West, admiring Istanbul’s Blue Mosque & navigating the Bazaar & Spice Market. (B) F Belly dancing dinner & show

DAY 2 Gallipoli Commencing our pilgrimage, we’ll take to the road with our compass pointing to Gallipoli. Joining with thousands of others, we’ll sleep under the stars waiting to pay our respects by morning. (B)

AFTER BREAKFAST (ODYSSEY) 12:00NOON (CLASSIC) ISTANBUL

DAY 4-5 Istanbul Back in Istanbul with time to explore & with a new found level of reverence under our belt. We will share a final breakfast together, before the trip wraps up & our ANZAC experience finishes. (B)

DAY 3 ANZAC Day at Gallipoli Waking before the rise of the sun, we’ll experience a somber dawn service before walking in the soldier’s footsteps. We’ll pay our respects at the National Service for the New Zealand troops at Chunuk Bair, with time after to visit Australia’s Lone Pine cemetery before returning to Istanbul.

US$485 PP US$122 PD

STUCK FOR TIME? We’ve got a shorter version of the 5-day ANZAC Odyssey trip which starts one day later in Istanbul. Day 1: Arrive Istanbul. See Day 2 ANZAC Odyssey 5day itinerary for full details. Day 2: Istanbul to Gallipoli. See Day 3 ANZAC Odyssey 5-day itinerary for full details. (B) Day 3: ANZAC Day at Gallipoli. See Day 4 ANZAC Odyssey 5-day itinerary for full details. Day 4: Istanbul. After breakfast, we’ll head out to explore the city on a guided tour. Then it’s time to say goodbye to your new friends as your trip ends at approx. midday. (B)

#ANZACCLASSIC GO CONTIKI ANZAC With an experienced English-speaking Turkish guide, you’ll pay tribute to the ANZACs who fought at Gallipoli in 1915. Discover Anzac Cove, attend the memorial ceremonies & be there for the Dawn Service. In Istanbul, you’re close to the action & on our city tour you’ll check out all the key sites like the Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar. And with your comfy commemorative hoodie, you’ll keep your travel memories fresh back home.

HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2018

US$565 start Apr 23

CODE: BBAO ODYSSEY

end Apr 27

CODE: BBAC CLASSIC

US$485 start Apr 23

START ISTANBUL & FINISH ISTANBUL

end Apr 26

* Prices above are based on twin & triple-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Trip starts 6:00pm & ends after breakfast (Odyssey) or approx. 12:00 noon (Classic).

168 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

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CONTIKI IN

London

LONDON EXPLORER PA C K A G E

THE CONTIKI BASEMENT

S TAY L O N G E R IN LONDON

3 OR 5 DAYS FROM US$279pp

Feel free to make use of the services provided by Contiki’s resident staff and use the Basement as your London launch pad to kickstart your holiday of a lifetime. The Basement is also full of awesome travel resources and help for people staying in London, including iPads and Free WiFi to keep in touch with friends and family, luggage storage while you explore the city and a mail pickup point. It’s also the departure point for all our trips that start in London.

With so much going on in London, why not check it out for yourself? Our great hotel rates make staying longer in London easy.

GETTING THERE

Russell Square, WC1B 5BB, London. Tel: +44 207 837 3655

Why rush your London experience when you can take your sweet time for a few more $$? Top or tail your trip with our 2 & 4-night Explorer packages complete with extras, activities & great accommodation.

2-NIGHT PACKAGE

4-NIGHT PACKAGE

• 2 nights hotel accommodation

• All 2-night package inclusions to the left, plus 4 nights hotel accommodation • 2-day Underground and bus pass • Day trip and entry fee to Stonehenge • Audio guided tour of the Roman Baths, Bath

• Included continental breakfast daily • Return Heathrow airport transfer on the London Underground • Open top bus tour • London theatre show tickets (stalls or dress circle) • Contiki Basement Team • “Welcome to London” info booklet SUMMER 2018

WINTER 2018/19

VENUE

2 NIGHT

4 NIGHTS

VENUE

2 NIGHTS 4 NIGHTS

Royal National

M3LPR

M5LPR

Royal National

M3LPR

Triple-share Twin-share

US$289 US$325

US$635 US$705

Triple-share Twin-share

US$279 US$295

US$615 US$655

Imperial Hotel

M3LPI

M5LPI

Imperial Hotel

M3LPI

M5LPI

Twin-share Single

US$369 US$455

US$785 US$935

Twin-share Single

US$345 US$399

US$735 US$845

No Contiki Trip Manager is included in this package. You choose the dates to take the day trips and theatre show on. All rooms have private facilities.

CONTIKI.COM/LONDON-EXPLORER

It’s easy to get to the Contiki Basement. It’s conveniently located at the Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London, WC1H 0DG. It’s a few minutes walk from Russell Square Underground Station, so it’s nice and central. Basement Opening Times May to Sept: 9:00am - 8:00pm Oct to April: 11:00am - 7:00pm

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ROYAL NATIONAL HOTEL Bedford Way, WC1H 0DG, London. Tel: +44 207 637 2488 Accommodation is based on twin or triple-share. Summer stay longer rate: Twin US$75 Triple US$55 Winter stay longer rate: Twin US$69 Triple US$55

IMPERIAL HOTEL

Accommodation is based on single or twin-share. Summer stay longer rate: Single US$135 Twin US$95 Winter stay longer rate: Single US$115 Twin US$85

GETTING THERE (FOR BOTH HOTELS) From Heathrow Airport Catch the Piccadilly Line to Russell Square station (approx. £8) – travel time approx. 1 hr. The hotel is a short walk from the station. From Gatwick Airport Catch the train to Victoria station where you can get on the Victoria Line to Euston Station. The hotel is a ten minute walk from the station. From Stansted Airport Catch the train to Liverpool Street station where you can get on the central line to Holborn and change to the Piccadilly Line to Russell Square. The hotel is a short walk from the station.

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With Contiki If you’re short on time, looking for a city escape or keen to dig a little deeper into a destination at the end of your trip - look no further. 3 night Insider trips are created for you my friend. We’ll set you up and ensure you see the city, your way.

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DAY 1 Welcome to the much coveted capital of the United Kingdom. The next few days will be spent slinking through the streets of Soho & purring through boutiques in Shoreditch. By afternoon, we’ll get acquainted with the rest of the Contiki folk & hear the finer details of the days ahead. We’ll then be free to kick on & explore London’s moonlight hours, or we can conserve our energy for tomorrow’s day of pedalling. DAY 2 Taking to two wheels, we’ll explore London’s backstreets by pushbike. Making stops when hydration calls, we’ll uncover cosy cafés & mosey off the well-ridden path. By night we could cruise to a moonlight cinema or visit the Magic Roundabout bars in Old Street.

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DAY 3 Today you can choose to seek out the ever illusive ‘Banksy’, getting the lowdow.n on London’s most ambiguous street art. Your free time could be spent sifting through treasures in the antique stores of Notting Hill or icon hopping from one landmark to another. Then our final night in London is ahead of us, and it’s brimming with endless possibility & craft beer. F London Street Art F Tour of Iconic Wimbeldon F Craft Beer Tour DAY 4 Rising & shining, we’ll grab our last London lattes as our minadventure comes to a close.

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DAY 1 Welcome to this striking setting with an enviable culture. We’ll meet & greet here in Spain’s beachside beauty, & cheers our days ahead over a bout of sangria.

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DAY 2 Barcelona will prove the perfect introduction to our time on tour, being equal parts sultry & sophisticated. We’ll take to the streets & learn the intricacies of life here before having the chance to tap into some tapas. As the sun sets, you could head to the hip hood of Gracia, meandering the bookstores & boutiques before catching a gig in some of the cities coolest bars. F Barcelona Street Life Tour F Tapas Experience

DAY 3 Today you could take a lazy brunch in the Latin Quarter before having the chance to explore Barcelona further. After a good dose of sunshine & saltwater, we’ll head back to the mainland to make the most of our final night in the city. Keen to kick it to the early AM hours? Marula, Shoko & Pulitzer Terrace are just a few of our favourite haunts. DAY 4 Wake up & dust off, it’s time to say goodbye to this beachside delight. With bags packed, you can grab a coffee (and by coffee we mean some churros) before you hit the road home.

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They may be short, but they’re very sweet. Our brand new Insider trips are part of the exciting new travel style: Independent Insider. Get to know some of Europe’s finest cities on one of our Insider destinations below, or if you’re up for it, add more cities and build your trip from 4 days, to 9, 12 or even more.

MADRID INSIDER NE W

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US$745*

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See p90-93 for all the destinations and how to create your very own Contiki Independent Insider trip.

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DAY 1 Today we’ll shack up in the land of siestas and sangria & start unravelling the real Madrid. At 4pm the crew will meet, greet, & share the buzz of the 4 days ahead. By evening we can start our city shimmy, hanging somewhere local like a special rooftop bar.

DAY 3 Our last full day in Madrid is a licence to eat way too many tapas & sample churros like they’re going out of fashion. You can then choose to ease the guilt by hitting the city on pushbike, taking to hidden streets & deciphering Madrid’s distinct map of neighbourhoods. Those in need of more charming could shop for art at a local gallery or sit under the shelter of 6,000 almond trees in La Quinta de los Molinos. F Madrid Bike Tour F Tapas Tour

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DAY 2 With pretty 1920’s architecture and an unassuming charm, it won’t take long to feel smitten in the Spanish capital. Those keen to kick it beyond the city skirts can venture to the medieval walled city of Toledo. More locally you could kill time café hopping in the hip hub of the Malasaña district or catch some reflection rainbows at the Crystal Palace of Buen Retiro Park. F Visit Toledo F Dining with the Locals

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DAY 4 With Madrid’s many great nooks now done & dusted, we’ll gather up our goods & say farewell.

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BERLIN INSIDER NE W

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US$689*

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DAY 1 Ready and raring to explore this chic capital. With more museums than rainy days per year, Berlin is a place worth knowing about. We’ll introduce its inner workings with an Alternative Berlin Tour, uncovering its many facets & elusive underground. F Alternative Berlin Tour

DAY 3 If yesterday’s independent food roamings whet your appetite for something more substantial, then today’s offer of a progressive food tour should provide ample satisfaction. Later you could let everything digest by sipping tea in a palace at the Tajik Tearoom, or by walking the abandoned building of Museumswohnung museum, where you can see remnants of the communist era. F Visit to the DDR F Progressive Food Tour

#CONTIKIBERLININSIDER

DAY 2 Today we can cruise Berlin the vintage way, taking a tour in the official cars of the DDR. When hunger strikes, the carnivores could spend some time differentiating bockwurst from kinderwurst from fleischwurst. Meanwhile the more vegan inclined could sample a jackfruit burger or cashew bolognese at the solar powered organic hotel of Amaranth. F Trabi Tour

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DAY 4 Hearts they be shattering this morning, as we wrap up our Berlin experience. We’ll leave feeling tremendously cultured, raring for our next succulent adventure.

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NIGHTS IN HOTELS 3 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B), 1 Dinner (D) ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

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PARIS FOR CHRISTMAS

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Christmas Day Lunch

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DAY 1 London to Paris Meet by morning in London or by afternoon in Paris, donning a festive grin & good spirits for the days ahead. By night we’ll get some icons ticked, seeing the Arc de Triomphe & Eiffel Tower lit up like a Christmas tree.

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US$620 SINGLE ROOM US$475 TWIN SHARE start end Dec 23 Dec 26

US$119*PP/PD

DAY 2 - 3 Paris for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Throwing a ‘Joyeux Noël!’ in every direction, we’ll enjoy a French Christmas feast & soak up the warm spirit of the city. From Christmas markets to a cruise down the river Seine, there will be something very special about this season’s greetings. (B)(B,D)

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9:00AM PARIS 6:30PM LONDON

DAY 4 Paris to London It’s time to say ‘au revoir’ to Paris (or end Paris) this morning as we head back to London, where your trip ends upon arrival. Or if you’re staying on in Paris, your trip ends after breakfast. (B) See contiki.com/paris-christmas for a full itinerary, all essentials & Free Time Add-ons.

If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Start 6:45am in London or approx. 5:00pm in Paris & end 9:00am in Paris or approx. 6:30pm in London.

AMSTERDAM FOR CHRISTMAS 4 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 3

#XMASINAMSTERDAM

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 3 nights twin or quad-share hotel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 1 dinner (D) ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials. NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Christmas Day Lunch

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US$485* |

6:45AM LONDON OR 6:00PM AMSTERDAM

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DAY 1 London to Amsterdam Meet in the morning in London or in the afternoon in Amsterdam, donning a festive grin & good spirits for the days ahead. By night we’ll get some icons ticked, seeing the city’s infamous Red Light District. (D)

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DAY 2 - 3 AmsterdamThrowing a ‘Gelukkig Kerstfeest!’ in every direction, we’ll enjoy a Dutch Christmas feast & soak up the warm spirit of the city. From Christmas markets to a possible canal cruise, there will be something very special about this season’s greetings. (B)(B,L)

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DAY 4 Amsterdam This morning we’ll share a breakfast with our well-bonded team before the trip wraps up. You can choose to finish the Christmas cheer in Amsterdam, or in London if you want to hitch a ride back to the big smoke. (B) See contiki.com/amsterdam-christmas for a full itinerary, all essentials & Free Time Add-ons.

If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Start 6:45am in London or approx. 6:00pm in Amsterdam & end 8:00am in Amsterdam or approx. 6:30pm in London.

AMSTERDAM FOR EASTER 4 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY |

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6:45AM LONDON OR 6:00PM AMSTERDAM

DAY 1 London to Amsterdam Meet in the morning in London or in the afternoon in Amsterdam, in good Spring spirits for the Easter festivities ahead of us. By night we’ll get some icons ticked, seeing the city’s infamous Red Light District. (D)

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials. H O W MUC H & W H EN NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Entry into Keukenhof Flower Garden

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DAY 2 - 3 Amsterdam From the iconic tulip gardens of Keukenhof to the famous cheese farms of Edam, the Spring paradise of Amsterdam will play perfect Easter host. We’ll take a bike ride, visit museums, & eat a myriad of celebratory chocolates & buns. (B)(B)

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DAY 4 Amsterdam Today you’ll be free to hitch a ride with us back to London or wrap up your trip in Amsterdam after breakfast. Either way you’ll be feeling satisfied with your Spring Easter gallivant to the Netherlands. (B) See contiki.com/easter for a full itinerary, all essentials & Free Time Add-ons.

* Prices above are based on quad-share, for more information see p.176. If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Start 6:45am in London or approx. 6:00pm in Amsterdam & end 8:00am in Amsterdam or approx. 6:30pm in London.

PARIS FOR NEW YEAR WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 3

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 3 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D) ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

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US$579* |

6:45AM LONDON OR 5:00PM PARIS

DAY 1 London to Paris Today you’ll unite with the team by morning in London or by afternoon in Paris. Here in the city of lights & love, we’ll kick off our New Year festivities by greeting the Arc de Triomphe & Eiffel Tower. DAY 2 Paris We’ll bounce out of bed for some Parisian exploring. We’ll take a cruise along the river Seine, & maybe even see a cabaret show. (B,D) H O W MUC H & W H EN CODE: WPNY START LONDON OR PARIS & FINISH LONDON OR PARIS WINTER 2018/19

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DAY 3 New Year’s Eve in Paris What better way to toast in a New Year than with some bubbles in the birthplace of champagne? Fireworks & festivities abound – make a resolution for a year of incredible travel. (B)

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9:00AM PARIS OR 6:30PM LONDON

DAY 4 New Year’s Day in Paris With a brand new calendar of opportunity ahead of us, this morning you can choose to end your trip after breakfast in Paris or after a free ride back to London. Either way you’ll be brimming ear to ear, packed with enthusiasm for the days both behind and ahead of you. (B) See contiki.com/paris for a full itinerary, all essentials & Free Time Add-ons.

If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Start 6:45am in London or approx. 5:00pm in Paris & end 9:00am in Paris or approx. 6:30pm in London.

AMSTERDAM FOR NEW YEAR 4 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | WH AT Y O U NE E D TO KN O W 3

NIGHTS IN HOTELS 3 nights twin or quad-share hotel accommodation

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

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Exclusive Entry into Nightclub for NYE

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US$549* |

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DAY 3 New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam Making good ground on a resolution for a year of incredible travel, we’ll get DAY 1 London to Amsterdam Today ready to ring in the next trip around the you’ll unite with the team by morning in sun with some Amsterdam fun. London or by afternoon in Amsterdam. Galleries, bar hopping & lively street Here in the city of canals & infamous scenes; this city will live up to its cafés, we’ll kick off our New Year festivities entertaining reputation. (B) by visiting the Red Light District. (D) START

6:45AM LONDON OR 6:00PM AMSTERDAM

DAY 2 Amsterdam We’ll bounce out of bed for some Dutch exploring. Gable houses & numerous quirky museums, the possibilities of the day are quite endless. (B) H O W MUC H & W H EN CODE: WANY START LONDON & FINISH LONDON WINTER 2018/19

US$629 TWIN SHARE US$549 QUAD SHARE start end Dec 29 Jan 01

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8:00AM AMSTERDAM OR 6:30PM LONDON

DAY 4 New Year’s Day in Amsterdam With a brand new calendar of opportunity ahead of us, this morning you can choose to end your trip after breakfast in Amsterdam or after a free ride back to London. Either way you’ll be brimming ear to ear, packed with enthusiasm for the days both behind and ahead of you. (B)

See contiki.com/paris for a full itinerary, all essentials & Free Time Add-ons.

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NIGHTS IN HOTELS 3 nights quad-share hotel accommodation

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

DAY 1 London to Amsterdam Today you’ll unite with the team by morning in London before we make tracks across the water for the Dutch capital. We’ll waste no time getting into the festive spirit, with some nightlife & canal fun on offer. (D) F Canal cruise

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

DAY 2 Amsterdam King’s Day We’ll rise, shine, & join forces with about a million other revellers ready to

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Orientation of the city

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celebrate the great country that is the Netherlands. Known as one of the world’s greatest street parties, we’ll wear the national colour of orange & jump right into the thick of it. (B) DAY 3 Amsterdam Dust off your shoes & rinse off your tired eyes, we’ll be continuing the good times by exploring the city. Museums, a lively square & an infamous Red Light District – you’ll only have #noregrets if you stay indoors. (B)

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DAY 4 Amsterdam All good things must come to an end, & sadly the epic King’s Day party is included. We’ll have one final breakfast before legging it back to London, this epic party now an annual inclusion on our to-do list. (B)

US$340 start end Apr 26 Apr 29 See contiki.com/amsterdam-kingsday for a full itinerary, all essentials & Free Time Add-ons. * Prices above are based on quad-share, for more information see p.176. If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Start 6:45am in London or approx. 6:00pm in Amsterdam & end 8:00am in Amsterdam or approx. 6:30pm in London.

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NIGHTS IN HOTELS 3 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B)

DAY 1 London to Dublin Today you can unite with the team by morning in London or by afternoon in Dublin. We’ll waste no time getting into the Irish spirit, with a night of shenanigans on the town sitting ahead of us in the capital.

DAY 2 Dublin With tomorrow’s agenda officially packed, today will be all about exploring. You can visit the Guinness Storehouse, roam the lively streets & eat pub stew; all things Irish will be calling. (B)

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS F An Irish Dinner & Dancing Evening

#STPATRICKSDAY

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • Visit to the Guinness Storehouse • Experience fun, festivities, parades & “the Craic” in Dublin on St. Patrick’s Day • Contiki St. Patrick’s souvenir

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DAY 3 St. Patrick’s Day, Dublin Today the world goes green with envy over the lucky leprechauns enjoying St Patrick’s Day in Ireland. We’ll take to the packed streets for singing, dancing & an inhibition-free day with laughter aplenty. (B)

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NIGHTS IN HOSTELS multi-share (up to 8 people) en-suite hostel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 3/4 breakfasts (B)

ESSENTIALS See p.176 for more info on our essentials.

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FREE TIME ADD-ONS F Dinner at home of Scottish Rugby, Murrayﬁeld

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS • City orientation walk of Edinburgh • Hogmanay street party ticket

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10:00AM DUBLIN OR 8:00PM LONDON

DAY 4 Dublin Unless you’re so smitten that you’re staying on in Dublin, our trip will come to an end today when we arrive back in London. Feeling refreshed after some sleep on the coach, we’ll say our goodbyes & do some final St Patty’s Day reminiscing. (B) See contiki.com/dublin for a full itinerary, all inclusions & Free Time Add-on optionals.

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US$875 start Mar 16

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Winter 2017/18: Start in Dublin deduct US$10. Triple-share deduct US$30. Twin-share price US$875. Single room supplement of US$410. Winter 2018/19: Start in Dublin deduct US$46. Triple-share deduct US$35. Twin-share price US$945. Single room supplement of US$445. Pricing above includes coach from London. Trips start 6:45am in London or approx. 6:00pm in Dublin & end 10:00am in Dublin or approx. 8:00pm in London. Note: In 2018 itinerary for Day 2 & 3 will be switched.

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HOGMANAY - 4 DAY Day 1: London to Edinburgh (or meet in Edinburgh). Meet up with your Contiki Team in London before heading to Edinburgh.

DAY 1 London to Edinburgh We’ll gather round in London & board the coach ready for our journey through English countryside into the capital of Scotland. Once in Scot territory we’ll be welcomed by an orientation of the city, guiding us past kilt-clad locals & on to castles down cobbled lanes.

Day 2: New Year’s Eve in Edinburgh. Enjoy a late start today. Stroll down Princes Street & the Royal Mile or tour Edinburgh’s famous castle. Tonight, get ready for the world’s biggest New Year party! (B)

DAY 2 Edinburgh With one of the world’s biggest parties waiting for us, the mood will be mighty cheery. Hogmanay will open with a Torchlight Procession, giving us the day to roam the streets & absorb the great land of haggis & whisky. (B) DAY 3 New Year’s Eve in Edinburgh Dancing, fireworks, carnival rides, ice-skating rinks; Edinburgh truly comes alive on day-3, becoming one of the most exciting New Year’s playgrounds on the planet. See in the calendar in true Hogmanay style, partying way into the hours of the morning. (B)

Day 3: Edinburgh. Welcome 2019! Take the day to chill or explore, then get back out & party. (B) DAY 4 New Year’s Day Edinburgh While the rest of the world will be winding down & feeling dusty, the parties in Edinburgh will be carrying on through New Year’s Day. You can conclude it all with a dabble in tradition, taking a plunge for charity into the freezing river of Firth of Forth. (B) F Scottish Evening

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DAY 5 Edinburgh to London Packing our bags & leaving Edinburgh, we’ll head for the famous vow town of Gretna Green. After a final bout of sightseeing & history we’ll coast back to London, where our New Year trip will come to an end. (B)

Day 4: Edinburgh to London. (or end Edinburgh). Chill or get some much needed sleep on the coach as your trip ends on arrival in London. Or if staying on in Edinburgh, your trip ends after breakfast. (B) See contiki.com/hogmanay for a full itinerary, essentials & Free Time optionals

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* Price above is multi-share & includes the coach from London. Start in Edinburgh deduct US$110. Start 6:45am in London or approx. 6:00pm in Edinburgh & end 8:00am in Edinburgh or approx. 9:00pm in London. Please note: Start Edinburgh option does not include any coach transfers.

BOOKING CONDITIONS

Once Contiki accepts your booking by conﬁrmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below. 9. WEATHER CONDITIONS country which shall be by the due date stated on the confirmation in the price. No allowance or refund can be made for meals, OUR RESPONSIBILITIES issued to you by Contiki. Under no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow or accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take, or when 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 8th August, 2017. Should these costs change, it may be necessary to make a surcharge on the price of your holiday. If a booking is made and confirmed at a price which is erroneous we may correct our error by notifying you. Unless we agree to honour the erroneous price, you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. Should the total trip price increase by more than 10% you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. No surcharge in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment of the deposit for your land trip has been received. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced. 3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR 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 (September, 2017) all Contiki’s holidays and included extras as described on the trip pages throughout this brochure were available. 4.3 With respect to our touring program Contiki will do our best, at our discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing trips and transportation to give you good value for money. 4.4 When winter brochures are released, these prices supersede any winter trip prices in the summer 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. Please note there are strict laws in Europe governing Driver’s driving hours and this may necessitate utilising public transport in some cities. 4.7 Complimentary WiFi service is available in many Contiki guestrooms and/or the public areas of most properties. In many itineraries there is paid WiFi on-board the coaches. The WiFi on the coaches uses the cellular phone network and as a result the connection will be slower than standard broadband and at times may not be available. In some countries and on some coaches this service will not be available, in particular Egypt, Turkey, Serbia, Montenegro, Morocco, Macedonia, Russia & Belarus. 5. 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. 2. PAYING THE BALANCE 2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid no later than 45 days before the scheduled holiday departure date from your home

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 discounts 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 14th September, 2017 and are subject to change. Final policy will be confirmed at time of booking. 3.4 In the event that you should not be granted a visa, we have devised this unique scheme to protect you against the necessary cancellation fees detailed above. For trips costing up to US$1,000 - waiver fee US$79 per person. For trips costing over US$1,000 waiver fee US$89 per person. Waiver fees are payable at the time of booking and are non-refundable. They do not apply to cancellations due to changes of mind or for medical reasons. To protect yourself against these and other eventualities, you should ask your Travel Agent about a suitable insurance policy. N.B. This scheme is applicable only in the event that you provide documentary proof of having a visa application refused. To be eligible for the purchase of the visa waiver insurance, clients are encouraged to do so as early as possible when they make their trip booking. If we do not hear from you or your travel agent 30 days before the trip, we will assume that your visa application has not been approved and we will have to cancel your reservation. However, you can always re-book your trip (subject to availability) should your visa approval come inside 30 days. Bookings made within 30 days without the necessary visa approvals are not eligible for this visa waiver insurance and will be subject to the standard cancellation terms and conditions. 3.5 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to & after your trip booking, such as pre & post accommodation & transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the trip departure incur a 100% cancellation fee. 3.6 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your travel agent. All Cancellation policies valid as at 14th September, 2017 and are subject to change. Final policy will be confirmed at time of booking. 3.7 If flight changes are requested after the deposit has been received, or if flights are cancelled after tickets are issued, revision fees, change fees or Airline cancellation fees will be applicable and may be in addition to the above cancellation charges. 4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR 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. 4.4 The new departure price would not be eligible for early payment discounts (EPD) if within 45 days before departure. 4.5 A name change to a different person will be treated as a cancellation. 4.6 A fee will be charged for any alteration to airline arrangements made by Contiki as per clause 3 5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included

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, damages and remedies which may be brought against us in respect of your participation in the holiday. 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.

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 March 2018 to March 2019. 3. OPERATING COMPANIES 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.112-15, the 3 & 5 day London Explorer packages, Hogmanay & St. Patrick’s Day trips described on p.170 & 174 all of which are operated by Contiki Travel (UK) Ltd. The principal operator of the Croatia Island Escape & Croatian Island Hopper products featured on p.146-149 is Katarina Lines. Their terms & conditions apply (available on request). The operator of the Turkish sailing product featured on p.151 is Barbaros Yachting, Turkey. Their terms & conditions apply (available on request). The operator of the Greek cruise product is Celestyal Cruises. Greek Sailing on p.150 is operated by Siva Travel. All companies can substitute any vessel & provide an alternative itinerary. The principal operator of the River Cruise products featured on p.142-145 is GRC Global River Cruises Holdings AG and their terms & conditions apply (available on request). 4. CONTIKI IS REPRESENTED IN: Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and USA. Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Guernsey. 5. U BY UNIWORLD For trips operated by U by Uniworld please visit contiki.com/ ubyuniworld-tcs for full booking conditions. You must be between 21-35 to travel on a U by Uniworld River Cruise + Contiki trip Mix & Match Combo. You must be between 21-45 to travel on a U by Uniworld River Cruise. For more information on trips operated by U by Uniworld please visit contiki.com/ubyuniworld-tcs for full booking conditions. DATA PROTECTION 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. If you travel outside the European Economic Area (EEA), controls on data protection may not be as strong as the legal requirements within the EEA. We will only pass your information on to persons responsible for your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities, or dietary/religious requirements. (If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we will be unable to provide your booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons.). Where the data might be passed on for marketing purposes, you have the right to opt out of future marketing. You also have a right of access to data held which can be obtained by writing to Contiki Holidays Ltd, Travel House, Rue du Manoir, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY1 2JH. This brochure was published in September, 2017 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.

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Q& BEFORE YOU BOOK WHAT’S INCLUDED (ESSENTIALS)

All accommodation, transport, and a good handful of meals are included in the cost of your Contiki trip (in most regions we offer breakfast every day, plus a cherry-picked selection of authentic and tasty meals). On top of this, we also include our No Regrets Inclusions, which are basically the sights and activities we think you just can’t afford to miss (wine tasting in the Tuscan Hills to get you started). And then of course you also get our expert and highly trained team of Contiki staff; our Trip Managers, Drivers, On-road Cooks (Camping Trips) and On-site Team Members throughout our properties in Europe. Plus our modern, air-conditioned Contiki coaches with WiFi charging points, bathroom, TV and sound systems. We also include sightseeing tours of all major cities. Plus orientations in all other destinations. Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges and ferry crossing fees.

NOT 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.

AIRFARE

Flights as specified on individual trip itineraries are included as part of the price. As detailed within our Booking Conditions (p.175) under ‘General’ we rely on international conventions regarding air travel & other transportation as specified. Through enrolment & payment for your trip you acknowledge & accept such. Individual electronic tickets may not be issued to you prior to travel due to the group nature of the air/flight booking. In such circumstances you acknowledge that by receipt of any applicable boarding pass &/or by boarding the aircraft you have accepted the airline’s terms & conditions of travel & the application of all relevant International Conventions & applicable national & international law governing air transportation. 176 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

VISAS REQUIREMENT

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.

Schengen visas The majority of our trips travel in countries that are covered by the Schengen Agreement which relates to visas. Citizens of many countries – e.g. Malaysia, Japan, South Korea – can travel in the Schengen area without a visa. If you require a visa to enter the Schengen area you only need to obtain one visa which will allow you to travel in all Schengen countries. Schengen visas can be issued for single entry or multiple entries. If your trip travels outside of the Schengen area at any point you will require a multiple entry visa. The trips that require multiple entry Schengen visas are listed below: Road to Athens plus 3-day Greek Island Cruise, Road to Athens plus Eastern Mediterranean Cruise, European Explorer, European Adventurer, Ultimate European, Spanish Spree, Iberian Peninsula & Morocco, Spain Morocco & Portugal, Adriatic Unearthed (start Rome), Adriatic Unearthed (start Split), Adriatic Horizons, Adriatic Spirit, Best of Balkans (start Split), Best of Balkans (start Budpaest), Balkans Discovery, The Mini Balkan, Spotlight on Greece plus 3-day Greek Island Cruise, Spotlight on Greece plus Eastern Mediterranean Cruise, Scandinavia & Russia Plus, Scandinavia (end Stockholm), Scandinavia (end Helsinki), Russia Plus (start Stockholm), Russia Plus (start Helsinki) Mediterranean Escape plus 4-day Greek Island Cruise, The Northern Trek, The Original, Aegean Classic Cruise, Idyllic Aegean Cruise and Island Cruising & Santorini. Visas for non-Schengen countries Some of our trips also visit countries that are not covered by the Schengen Agreement. You may require visas for countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Egypt, Russia, Belarus & Turkey. Depending on your nationality it may be possible to obtain visas for Egypt upon arrival – you should check before you depart for your trip.

IMPORTANT

1. Visas can take up to six weeks & a fee is normally charged. 2. Failure to obtain all necessary visas could cause you to miss part of your trip & will result in you incurring considerable expense & inconvenience. 3. It is better to apply for all visas through your travel agent or local consular services before you leave home. 4. Contiki will provide you with visa contacts from our London base at the Royal National Hotel, if necessary.

PACKING

HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING?

For our European trips luggage is restricted to one decent sized, nonexpanding suitcase, approximately 29” × 20” × 10” (73cm x 50cm x 25cm) with a maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs.) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the coach with you. Metal frame backpacks are not advised as their bulky shape makes packing the coach tricky, plus they are more likely to damage other luggage. On Camping trips, the maximum dimensions are 28” × 18” x 9” (70cm x 45cm x 23cm) with a maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs).

If you are traveling on the European Trail, European Quest, Scandinavia, High Energy or Camping trip, you’ll need a towel. On Ski Austria trips starting in London, you can bring one pair of boots & skis or a snowboard to be placed under the coach.

If your trip starts in London, you have the option of storing your excess luggage the day or evening before the trip departs. The Contiki Basement offers luggage storage as does the Royal National Hotel (for hotel guests only) for a nominal fee. On trips with included flights as part of the itinerary, your luggage should not exceed the weight restrictions imposed by airlines. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred for overweight luggage. You are responsible for carrying your own luggage. Luggage is at the owner’s risk and insurance is strongly recommended.

IS THERE ANY KIND OF DRESS CODE?

On a day-to-day basis we recommend comfortable, casual clothing. Some trips do include bar/club or more formal evening activities, in this case packing a few more evening appropriate pieces is a good call. If you’re jetting off to a sunny location, you’ll most likely have a beach day or a hotel pool, so swimwear is essential. If you’re travelling to areas where the culture and religion is different to your own, it’s important to be respectful of this and cover up, in particular if you are going to Churches, Temples, or places of worship.

WHAT SHOULD I PACK FOR MY TRIP?

Dependent on where you are going and the time of the year, you may need to pack swimwear, scarfs, sweaters, appropriate footwear, or evening wear. Warm clothing is always a good call, even in the summertime as temperatures can get chilly. Check out our packing list on contiki.com/FAQ. For more packing and tips, head to contiki.com/six-two

TRAVEL INSURANCE

DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE? A simple one - yes. It’s essential that you take out travel insurance to cover the likes of cancellation, personal injury and medical expenses before you travel with Contiki. We advise you to get travel insurance that covers cancellation, personal liability and loss of personal property. It’s also super important to check that your insurance covers all of the activities you’ll be partaking in, particularly any adventure activities for all you adrenaline junkies. Visit contiki.com/insurance for more information on this.

DO YOU SELL TRAVEL INSURANCE?

We sure do. Contiki travel insurance can cover you for the duration of your trip as well as any days you are travelling pre or post your Contiki trip. For a full quote on what Contiki can offer, send us an email or give us a call on the relevant home country numbers you can find here.

SLEEPING

WHERE WILL I STAY? HOTELS:

Our hotel accommodation is always twin-share, staying in superior tourist class hotels, many of which are centrally located, with great facilities. Twin-share is 2 people sharing, either travelling together or as a same-sex room match. We also offer upgrades to single rooms for a supplement, but please note that on rare occasions the availability of single rooms at some hotels can be limited. We also offer a reduced price triple-share option – either three people travelling together, or as a triple-share same-sex room match. Note: On rare occasions due to reasons outside our control, alternative hotels may be used. Whilst it is always our intention to use hotels of a similar standard & location, no liability can be accepted for any variation of either. HOSTELS:

Our hostels are some of the newest & best in Europe. They are maximum same sex quad-share, with private facilities. Our hostels also offer great extras as part of the experience, like bars, entertainment areas, washing facilities & conveniently located in cities. Note: Our Festival trips may feature multi-share accommodation for up to 8 people, and at times may be mixed gender, with shared facilities. SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS:

Our Special Stopovers & Contiki Village Cabin accommodation is exclusive to Contiki.

Special Stopovers: Special Stopovers are a combination of same sex twin & quad-share depending on the destination, but never more than 4 people sharing. Travellers must bring their own towel. No sleeping bags are required. Stopovers are NOT hotels & our travellers are asked to assist with serving meals & washing up, it’s all part of the adventure. All Special Stopovers have hot showers, a bar, & WiFi. Most have laundry facilities & in some destinations, pools. As well as our Contiki-only On-site Team. Contiki Village cabins: Contiki Village cabins are located within some of Europe’s best campsites, each with private facilities. Travellers must bring their own towel, and our travellers are asked to assist with serving meals & washing up, it’s all part of the fun. Contiki Village facilities can include pools, WiFi in some locations, clothes washing facilities, and restaurants. As well as our Contiki-only On-site Team.

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.

& CAMPING:

Our accommodation is modern twoperson tents with built in ground sheets & air mattresses at some of Europe’s best campsites. All campsites have hot water, bathroom facilities in shower blocks & many have clothes washing facilities, pools, WiFi, bars & shops. The standard of campsites in Europe can depend on location & should not be compared to those elsewhere around the world. On our camping trips, travellers need to take down & erect tents that are carried on the coach and travellers must also bring their own sleeping bag & towel. Travellers are asked to assist with preparing meals & washing up, it’s all part of the fun. CRUISING & OTHER:

Trains: On some trips, we use trains. On our Egypt trip (BBEG only), two people share a two-berth coachette with shared facilities. On other trips, these details are outlined on the individual itineraries. Overnight ferries: On overnight ferries, trips are provided with allocated airline style seating on deck.

Both our ski & board packages stay at our Contiki Special Stopover, the Austrian Gasthof. Refer to p.160-161 for details. FESTIVALS:

BUDAPEST

DO I HAVE TO PAY ALL AT ONCE WHEN I BOOK? If you are booking your trip well in advance of the departure date, you only need to pay the deposit upon first booking, and then just ensure you have paid off the entire amount 45 days prior to departure. If you are booking 45 days or less before the trip departure date, you will need to pay the full amount of the trip up front.

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. You can check what trips are part of a bigger trip on the actual trip page.

MAKING YOUR BOOKING WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

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Some trips offer ‘multi-share’ accomodation. These rooms may be for up to 8 people with shared facilities & at times may be mixed gender.

We get that sometimes plans change unexpectedly, so our cancellation policy offers you absolute flexibility and comes in two parts:

FREEDOM GUARANTEE

The Freedom Guarantee policy ensures that even if your travel plans change, you’ll never miss out or be charged fees for changing your booking. If you want to change the dates of your trip, swap onto another trip or even change your trip for a different region entirely, that’s all possible, without incurring fees*. FLEX DEPOSIT

Flex Deposit is a policy you automatically get once you’ve paid a deposit on any Contiki trip, and works as credit towards a future Contiki adventure, ensuring your deposit money isn’t lost if you can’t travel on your original trip as intended. Flex Deposit can be used up until your 36th birthday, after which time it can then be transferred for use with any other travel brand within The Travel Corporation family of brands. It can also be gifted to a friend within 5 years of the original booking date. * You can find out more about both policies in the T&C's on p.175 & on the following websites: contiki.com/freedomguarantee contiki.com/flexdeposit

CROATIA

BELGRADE

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BOSNIAHERZEGOVINA

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DUBROVNIK

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ADRIATIC SEA

SARAJEVO

Mostar MONTENEGRO Kotor

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BUDVA

START ICON: Shows the city/ies where you can start your trip. It may have 1 or 2 arrows showing start city options. END ICON: Shows the city/ies where you could finish your trip. It may have 1 or 2 arrows showing end city options. VISIT: Shows places you’ll visit but not stay the night

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

HUNGARY

ITINERARY DAY: Shows which day of the trip you will arrive in a city.

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ITINERARY END DAY: These icons show the day of the trip you arrive, in the end city and the day the trip finishes. SPECIAL STOPOVER: Day or night spent at a Contiki exclusive accommodation.

ITINERARY KEY The itinerary sits around the map to show you where each part of your trip will take place. The days go around the map either clockwise or anti-clockwise. START

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.

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START ICON: This shows you where the itinerary starts on the page. The arrow will point to the next itinerary day. On Independent Insider trip pages it shows the first possible start city. END ICON: This shows you where the trip itinerary ends.

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OPTIONAL START: This shows every city where you can start your Independent Insider trip.

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OPTIONAL END: This shows every city where you can end your Independent Insider trip.

Sailing trips: We offer a variety of sailing options from cruise ships and traditional sailing cruise boats to small sailing yachts. On our cruising trips in Greece, we offer single, twin or quad share options all with private facilities. These cruise ships offer restaurants, pools, bars & nightly entertainment on board. On our traditional sailing cruise boats in Croatia and traditional gullets in Turkey, travellers will be in twin-share cabins with private facilities. These boats feature a dining room, bar & sundecks. On our small sailing yachts in Greece, we offer twin berth accommodation with shared facilities.

SKI & BOARD HOLIDAYS:

PAYING FOR YOUR TRIP

WARDROBE CREDITS Models wardrobe and styling is a mixture of models own and items provided by Kivari @kivari_the_label and shoes by Solillas.

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS Photos courtesy of © Celine Cousteau p.20. Photos courtesy of © Sheena Rosentreter p.36 Iceland. Photos courtesy of © Kyle Kuiper p.123 Luxor Egypt, Snorkelling, Beach Sunset. Photos courtesy of © Barbaros Yachting p.138. Photos courtesy of © Katarina Line p.138. Photos courtesy of © Siva Travel p.138 Photos courtesy of © Celestyal Cruise p.138. Photos courtesy of © Glen Kelly p.160 Snowboarding. Photos courtesy of © Sziget p.166 Sziget Festival

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ADD: This shows that you can add more ‘blocks’ to your Independent Insider trip and points to the next city or what trip add-ons are avalable.

(B,L,D) MEALS: Included meals are listed in brackets at the end of each itinerary day. B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW PANEL On each trip page the 'What You Need to Know' panel highlights what’s included and some of the experiences you could have on each trip. ACCOMODATION: Show you how many nights & what style of accommodation you’ll be sleeping in. MEALS: Shows the number of meals included in each trip. ESSENTIALS: All of the things included on a Contiki as standard. FREE TIME ADD-ONS: Some of the top experiences you can do, that aren’t included in the price of your trip. NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS: Some of the top experiences you will have included in the price of your trip.

PRICE PANEL

The price panels sit underneath each trip map and itinerary. It indicates if it is a Summer or Winter departure, the code, any included taxes, food fund, and Start and End location. Departures are listed in chronological order, under a price bracket per person. SUMMER 2018 CODE: BBUK

START LONDON & FINISH LONDON

US$2645 Start Apr 06 Apr 13 Apr 20 Apr 27

End Apr 21 Apr 28 May05 May12

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NOW THAT YOU’VE BOOKED REGISTERING AT MYCONTIKI 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 MyContiki. This only takes a few minutes, and means we’ll have info on: • Your personal details, including your email address and phone number. Your emergency contact info, just in case we need it • Any dietary requirements you may have • You’ll also need to make sure your trip is paid in full 45 days prior to departure. GET YOUR TRAVEL DOCS AT MYCONTIKI Care about saving the planet just like we do? You can now download your travel docs to your phone or computer straight from MyContiki. After registering your details, your docs will be available for download approximately 21 days before your trip departs. Still want paper docs? We can do that too, but you’ll still need to register for your trip first at MyContiki. FEATURES OF MYCONTIKI Think of MyContiki as your one-stopshop for everything you may need before, during, or after your trip. • Before you go: Check out your full trip itinerary, pay off your trip in multiple installments, download your travel documents, get updates on your trip and meet your Trip Manager and fellow travel pals. • During your trip: Get daily updates from your Trip Manager, chat with your new BFFs and share pics with your family and friends back home. • Back at home: Stay in touch with your Contiki fam, relive the memories through sharing photos and get exclusive access to past passenger deals. Visit contiki.com/mycontiki now to start unlocking all these delicious features. WHERE DOES MY CONTIKI START? Information on your trip start and end points can all be found at MyContiki, or in the documents sent to you 21 days prior to departure. If you are unsure or want clarification on this, please give your travel agent or our reservations team a call, or chat to us on Facebook.

WHAT IS A KICK-START MEETING? Every trip has a kick start meeting, hosted by the Trip Manager, which happens 178 EUROPE SUMMER 2018

either the night before the trip is due to start (if starting early the next day), or in the evening of the first day of the trip (if the trip starts later in the day). The kick start meeting is where you will meet your whole group for the first time, as well as your Trip Manager. In this meeting, your Trip Manager will give you an overview of how things work on Contiki, a health and safety briefing, as well as take all necessary information/documentation they may need from you.

It’s not essential to be at the kick-start meeting, and we get that sometimes your flight might be arriving late, or you want to spend the day exploring a new city. If you are not able to make it, just let the Contiki reservations team know in advance and make sure you know all the necessary departure details for the following morning. Your Trip Manager will post these in the hotel/hostel lobby, so just look out for them (and take a picture if you’re the type to forget).

ARE FREE TIME ADD-ON ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE COST OF MY TRIP?

HOW DO I KNOW WHAT FREE TIME ADD-ONS ARE ON MY TRIP? Look out for the F symbol on our trip pages for the Add-Ons available on each trip. A full list of Add-Ons and approximate costs will also be sent to you with your travel documents, approximately 21 days before your trip departs.

WHAT’S THE CONTIKI BASEMENT? The Contiki Basement is our super cool, home from home London launchpad, located in the basement of the Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London. This is also the London base for Contiki trips in Europe, and the meeting point for Contiki trips starting in London.

CAN I SEE A LIST OF THE ACCOMMODATION FOR EACH TRIP? Once you’ve booked your Contiki, you will be given a full accommodation list detailing all the places you’ll be staying on your trip. Prior to booking, you can check out the types of accommodation you could be sleeping in by region, at contiki.com/accommodation.

WIFI IS THERE WIFI AT THE ACCOMMODATION WE’LL STAY AT? Yup! Don’t stress about keeping connected to all your friends and family from afar; almost all accommodation Contiki stays at offers free WiFi, so you can gram/snap/chat to your heart’s content.

Your Trip Manager will take you through all of the available options at the start of your trip so you can decide if you want to do any of these awesome experiences once you’ve got the full down low.

HOW DO I PAY FOR FREE TIME ADD-ONS? Payment for your Free Time Add-Ons is made direct to your Trip Manager on your trip. You can choose to pay in cash (local currency) or by credit or debit card as long as they have a PIN attached. Using a credit or debit card is convenient, and can save you money on withdrawal fees & poor exchange rates! You can pay using most credit & debit cards like Visa, Mastercard & AMEX. Note: It’s a good idea to let your bank know you’re travelling & check if there is a daily transaction limit, so you always have access to money when you need it. Note: In a few destinations we cannot accept credit card payment, like Croatia, Russia & Turkey trips. Ask your Trip Manager for details when you start your trip.

MONEY WHAT WILL I NEED MONEY FOR ON THE TRIP?

Any additional personal expenses. This includes alcohol, shopping, and any evening entertainment not included.

PAST TRAVELLER 5% DISCOUNT We’re head over heels for our Contiki travellers, particularly those that love us so much they come back for more. That’s why when you travel with us; we’ll offer you a 5% discount on the land portion of your trips from then on. And we’ve even wrestled our TTC sister brands (found here - ttc.com) into offering the same.

NO COMPULSORY TIPPING REWARD ONLY EXCELLENCE! Every country in the world has different tipping policies. Within Europe it is customary to tip roughly 5% of the bill in table service restaurants, cafés, bars and in a taxi. All other tipping is entirely optional, and not an expectation. If you feel your Contiki Team has delivered an outstanding level of service throughout your trip you may wish to tip them, but this is at your discretion, no one else’s. Tip what you think is right.

HEALTH DO I NEED VACCINATIONS? At the time this brochure went to press (August, 2017), no vaccinations were necessary. However, it is wise to check up-to-date information with your travel agent or doctor prior to departure. Don’t forget to bring with you any medication that you may require en route, such as antihistamines, antibiotics.

SAFETY 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.

In terms of spending money, you’ll need to budget for the following:

DO CONTIKI COACHES HAVE WIFI?

HOW CAN I STAY ONLINE DURING MY TRIP?

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

No, these experiences are an additional cost and are not included in the price of your Contiki trip. However, thanks to our long-standing relationships with suppliers, you can be safe in the knowledge that you are getting the best deal when booking one of our Add-Ons.

I’M ARRIVING LATE, DOES IT MATTER IF I MISS THE KICKSTART?

They sure do. All of our coaches offer 100mb free WiFi to keep you up to date whilst on the road. However, this isn’t unlimited, so save any heavy internet usage (watching videos etc.) for when you get to your accommodation.

use to lower your roaming charges, or buy a local SIM card upon arrival into the region you will be visiting.

Any meals (normally lunches and dinners) that are not included. If you search for your trip at contiki.com, you’ll be able to see the total number of meals included in the cost of your trip.

Q&A

You can use the complimentary WiFi at most of our accommodation stops and on the coach. Alternatively, chat to your phone provider about any deals you can

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.

TRIP INDEX AL B AN IA A dr iat ic S pir it A dr iat ic U n ear t h ed E ur o pean A dv en t ur er E ur o pean E x plo r er T h e O r igin al T h e No r t h er n Tr ek AU ST RIA

p1 2 6 p1 2 4 ( s ee w eb) ( s ee w eb) p1 5 4 p1 5 3

A us t r ia S k i On ly A us t r ia S k i Plus B er lin t o B udapes t E as t er n Q ues t E as t er n R o ad E as t er n R o ck er E as t er n Tr ail E ur o pean A dv en t ur er E ur o pean Co n t r as t s E ur o pean Dis co v er y E ur o pean E n co un t er E ur o pean E s capade E ur o pean E x per ien ce E ur o pean E x plo r er E ur o pean H o r iz o n E ur o pean Pan o r ama E ur o pean Ques t E ur o pean Tr ail E ur o pean Vis t a E ur o pean Wh ir l Q ues t t o L o n do n R o ad t o A t h en s R o ad t o R o me S z iget Fes t iv al T h e O r igin al Dan ube Flo w T h e No r t h er n Tr ek Tr ail t o L o n do n Tr ail t o R o me U lt imat e E ur o pean W in t er Wan der er B EL ARU S

p1 6 0 p1 6 0 p1 0 0 p6 5 p4 5 p5 9 p6 0 ( s ee w eb) p8 4 p4 2 p4 8 p8 2 p8 0 ( s ee w eb) p7 5 p6 8 p6 3 p5 8 p5 6 p7 8 p6 7 p5 0 p5 0 p1 6 6 p1 5 4 p1 4 4 p1 5 3 p6 2 p6 1 ( s ee w eb) p1 5 8

R us s ia Plus p1 3 4 S can din av ia & R us s ia plus p1 3 2 B OSN IA & HERZ EG O V IN A

B alk an s Dis co v er y B es t o f B alk an s B U L G ARIA

p1 2 9 p1 2 7

T h e O r igin al T h e No r t h er n Tr ek U lt imat e E ur o pean C RO AT IA

p1 5 4 p1 5 3 ( s ee w eb)

A dr iat ic H o r iz o n s A dr iat ic S pir it A dr iat ic U n ear t h ed B alk an s Dis co v er y B es t o f B alk an s Cr o at ian I s lan d E s cape Cr o at ian I s lan d H o pper E ur o pean A dv en t ur er E ur o pean E x plo r er T h e O r igin al T h e Min i B alk an T h e No r t h er n Tr ek C Z EC H REPU B L IC

p1 2 6 p1 2 6 p1 2 4 p1 2 9 p1 2 7 p1 4 8 p1 4 6 ( s ee w eb) ( s ee w eb) p1 5 4 p1 2 9 p1 5 3

B er lin t o B udapes t E as t er n Q ues t E as t er n R o ad E as t er n R o ck er E ur o pean Co n t r as t s E ur o pean E n co un t er E ur o pean I n s pir at io n E ur o pean Ques t E ur o pean Tr ail E ur o pean Vis t a E ur o pean Wh ir l Q ues t t o L o n do n S z iget Fes t iv al T h e O r igin al T h e No r t h er n Tr ek Tr ail t o R o me W in t er Wan der er D EN M ARK

p1 0 0 p6 5 p4 5 p5 9 p8 4 p4 8 p5 4 p6 3 p5 8 p5 6 p7 8 p6 7 p1 6 6 p1 5 4 p1 5 3 p6 1 p1 5 8

B er lin t o S t o ck h o lm S can din av ia S can din av ia & R us s ia Plus

p1 0 2 p1 3 3 p1 3 2

E G YP T

GREECE

M A C E DO N IA

E g y p t & Th e N i l e ( s e e we b ) Ultimate European plus Egypt (see web) E N GLA N D

Ad r i a t i c Sp i r i t p 126 Ad r i a t i c U n e a r t h e d p 124 Ae g e a n C l a s s i c p 139 E u r op e a n Ad v e n t u r e r ( s e e we b ) E u r op e a n C on t r a s t s p 84 E u r op e a n E xp l or e r p l u s G r e e k Island Cruising ( s e e we b ) E u r op e a n E xp l or e r p l u s M y k on os Island ( s e e we b ) E u r op e a n P a n or a m a p 68 G r e e k I s l a n d H op p i n g p 108 G r e e k Sa i l i n g p 150 G r e e k We e k p 89 I s l a n d C r u i s i n g & Sa n t or i n i p 141 L on d on t o At h e n s p 88 Mediterranean Escape p 106 Roa d t o At h e n s p 50 Sp ot l i g h t on G r e e c e p 130 Th e O r i g i n a l p 154 Th e N or t h e r n Tr e k p 153 Th e Sou t h e r n Tr a i l p 153 Tu r k e y & G r e e k O d y s s e y p 122 U l t i m a t e E u r op e a n ( s e e we b ) H U N G A RY

Th e O r i g i n al Th e N or t h er n Tre k MOROCCO

p1 5 4 p1 5 3

I b e r i a n P e n & M orocco M or oc c o Spain, Morocco & Por tugal N E TH E R LAND S

p1 1 9 p1 2 2 p121

B e s t of B r i t a i n E n g l a n d & Sc ot l a n d Great Britain & Ireland F I N LA N D

p 112 p 113 p 114

Sc a n d i n a v i a & Ru s s i a P l u s FRANCE

p 132

Am s t e r d a m t o B a r c e l on a p 44 B a r c e l on a t o M u n i c h p 98 P a r i s f or C h r i s t m a s p 172 E u r op e a n Ad v e n t u r e r ( s e e we b ) E u r op e a n C on t r a s t s p 84 E u r op e a n D i s c ov e r y p 42 E u r op e a n E n c ou n t e r p 48 E u r op e a n E s c a p a d e p 82 E u r op e a n E xp e r i e n c e p 80 E u r op e a n E xp l or e r ( s e e we b ) E u r op e a n H i g h l i g h t s p 76 E u r op e a n H or i z on p 75 E u r op e a n I m p r e s s i on s p 52 E u r op e a n I n s p i r a t i on p 54 E u r op e a n M a g i c p 40 E u r op e a n P a n or a m a p 68 E u r op e a n Q u e s t p 63 E u r op e a n Tr a i l p 58 E u r op e a n Vi s t a p 56 E u r op e a n W h i r l p 78 L on d on t o At h e n s p 88 L on d on t o Rom e p 88 Mediterranean Highlights p 46 Mediterranean Quest p 65 Munch p 70 P a r i s f or N e w Ye a r p 173 Q u e s t t o L on d on p 67 Q u e s t t o Rom e p 66 Roa d t o At h e n s p 50 Roa d t o Rom e p 50 Th e O r i g i n a l p 154 Th e Se i n e E xp e r i e n c e p 145 Th e Sou t h e r n Tr a i l p 153 Tr a i l t o L on d on p 62 U l t i m a t e E u r op e a n ( s e e we b ) We s t e r n Q u e s t p 64 We s t e r n Roc k e r p 60 W i n t e r Wa n d e r e r p 158 GE R M A N Y B a r c e l on a t o M u n i c h p 98 Berlin to Budapest p 100 B e r l i n t o St oc k h ol m p 102 Eastern Quest p 65 E a s t e r n Roa d p 45 E a s t e r n Roc k e r p 59 E u r op e a n Ad v e n t u r e r ( s e e we b ) E u r op e a n C on t r a s t s p 84 E u r op e a n D i s c ov e r y p 42 E u r op e a n E n c ou n t e r p 48 E u r op e a n E s c a p a d e p 82 E u r op e a n E xp e r i e n c e p 80 E u r op e a n E xp l or e r ( s e e we b ) E u r op e a n H i g h l i g h t s p 76 E u r op e a n H or i z on p 75 E u r op e a n I m p r e s s i on s p 52 E u r op e a n I n s p i r a t i on p 54 E u r op e a n M a g i c p 40 E u r op e a n P a n or a m a p 68 E u r op e a n Q u e s t p 63 E u r op e a n Tr a i l p 58 E u r op e a n Vi s t a p 56 E u r op e a n W h i r l p 78 G e r m a n y â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s F i n e s t p 143 L on d on t o B e r l i n p 94 O k t ob e r f e s t p 167 Q u e s t t o L on d on p 67 Roa d t o At h e n s p 50 Roa d t o Rom e p 50 Rol l i n g on t h e Rh i n e p 142 Sc a n d i n a v i a p 133 Sc a n d i n a v i a & Ru s s i a p l u s p 132 Sz i g e t F e s t i v a l p 166 Th e O r i g i n a l p 154 D a n u b e F l ow p 144 Th e N or t h e r n Tr e k p 153 Tr a i l t o Rom e p 61 U l t i m a t e E u r op e a n ( s e e we b ) W i n t e r Wa n d e r e r p 158

B a l k a n s D i s c ov e r y Berlin to Budapest B e s t of B a l k a n s E a s t e r n Roa d E a s t e r n Tr a i l Sz i g e t F e s t i v a l Th e O r i g i n a l D a n u b e F l ow Th e M i n i B a l k a n Th e N or t h e r n Tr e k Tr a i l t o L on d on Tr a i l t o Rom e U l t i m a t e E u r op e a n I C E LA N D

p 129 p 100 p 127 p 45 p 60 p 166 p 154 p 144 p 129 p 153 p 62 p 61 ( s e e we b )

Iceland Fire & Ice I R E LA N D

p 162 p 163

Great Britain & Ireland Ireland St . P a t r i c k â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s D a y I TA LY

p 114 p 115 p 174

Ad r i a t i c H or i z on s p 126 Ad r i a t i c Sp i r i t p 126 Ad r i a t i c U n e a r t h e d p 124 B a r c e l on a t o M u n i c h p 98 Eastern Quest p 65 E a s t e r n Tr a i l p 60 E u r op e a n Ad v e n t u r e r ( s e e we b ) E u r op e a n C on t r a s t s p 84 E u r op e a n D i s c ov e r y p 42 E u r op e a n E n c ou n t e r p 48 E u r op e a n E s c a p a d e p 82 E u r op e a n E xp e r i e n c e p 80 E u r op e a n E xp l or e r ( s e e we b ) E u r op e a n H i g h l i g h t s p 76 E u r op e a n H or i z on p 75 E u r op e a n I m p r e s s i on s p 52 E u r op e a n I n s p i r a t i on p 54 E u r op e a n M a g i c p 40 E u r op e a n P a n or a m a p 68 E u r op e a n Q u e s t p 63 E u r op e a n Tr a i l p 58 E u r op e a n Vi s t a p 56 E u r op e a n W h i r l p 78 Italian Bellissimo p 104 Italian Espresso p 118 L on d on t o At h e n s p 86 L on d on t o Rom e p 88 Mediterranean Escape p 106 Mediterranean Highlights p 46 Mediterranean Quest p 65 Munch p 70 Q u e s t t o L on d on p 67 Q u e s t t o Rom e p 66 Roa d t o At h e n s p 50 Roa d t o Rom e p 50 Si m p l y I t a l y p 117 Th e O r i g i n a l p 154 Th e Sou t h e r n Tr a i l p 153 Tr a i l t o L on d on p 62 Tr a i l t o Rom e p 61 U l t i m a t e E u r op e a n ( s e e we b ) We s t e r n Roc k e r p 60 W i n t e r Wa n d e r e r p 158

SPA IN

Am s t e r d a m for Kings Day p1 7 3 Am s t e r d a m for N e w Ye ar p1 7 3 Am s t e r d a m to B arce lona p4 4 Am s t e r d a m for C hristm as p1 7 2 Am s t e r d a m for Easte r p1 7 2 E a s t e r n Q u est p6 5 E a s t e r n Rock e r p5 9 E u r op e a n Adv e nture r (se e w e b) E u r op e a n Contrasts p8 4 E u r op e a n D iscov e r y p4 2 E u r op e a n Encounte r p4 8 E u r op e a n Escapade p8 2 E u r op e a n Expe rie nce p8 0 E u r op e a n Explore r (se e w e b) E u r op e a n Highlights p4 6 E u r op e a n Horiz on p7 5 E u r op e a n I m pre ssions p5 2 E u r op e a n I nspiration p5 4 E u r op e a n Magic p4 0 E u r op e a n P anoram a p6 8 E u r op e a n Q ue st p6 3 E u r op e a n Trail p5 8 E u r op e a n Vista p5 6 E u r op e a n Whirl p7 8 L on d on t o B e rlin p9 4 Q u e s t t o L ondon p6 7 Th e O r i g i n al p1 5 4 Th e N or t h er n Tre k p1 5 3 Tr a i l t o Rome p6 1 U l t i m a t e E urope an (se e w e b) W i n t e r Wa nde re r p1 5 8 N O RWAY B e r l i n t o St ock holm Sc a n d i n a v i a Sc a n d i n a v i a & R ussia plus P O LA N D

p1 0 2 p1 3 3 p1 3 2

E a s t e r n Road E a s t e r n Tr a il E u r op e a n Trail Ru s s i a P l u s Sc a n d i n a v i a & R ussia plus Tr a i l t o L ondon Tr a i l t o Rome P O R TU GA L

p4 5 p6 0 p5 8 p1 3 4 p1 3 2 p6 2 p6 1

F i e s t a s & S ie stas I b e r i a n P e n & M orocco M a d r i d t o Lisbon Spain, Morocco & Por tugal RUSSIA

p1 1 6 p1 1 9 p9 6 p121

Sc a n d i n a v i a & R ussia plus B e s t of Ru s s ia S C O T LA N D

p1 3 2 p1 3 5

E n g l a n d & S cotland G r e a t B r i t a in & I re land H og m a n a y N e w Ye ar SERBIA

p1 1 3 p1 1 4 p1 7 4

B e s t of B a l k ans p1 2 7 Ultimate European plus Egypt (see web) U l t i m a t e E urope an plus Gre e k Islands (se e w e b) S LO V E N I A Ad r i a t i c H oriz ons Ad r i a t i c U ne ar the d B e s t of B a l k ans E a s t e r n Tr a il E u r op e a n Adv e nture r E u r op e a n Trail Mini Balkan Tr a i l t o L ondon Tr a i l t o Rome

p1 2 6 p1 2 4 p1 2 7 p6 0 (se e w e b) p5 8 p1 2 9 p6 2 p6 1

A m ste rdam to B arce lona p4 4 B arce lona to M unich p9 8 Europe an A dv e nture r (se e w e b) Europe an Escapade p8 2 Europe an Explore r (se e w e b) Europe an I m pre ssions p5 2 I biz a & B e y ond p7 4 Europe an Panoram a p6 8 Fie stas & S ie stas p1 1 6 I be rian Pe n & M orocco p1 1 9 London to A the ns p8 6 London to R om e p8 8 M adrid to Lisbon p9 6 M e dite rrane an Highlights p4 6 M e dite rrane an Que st p6 5 M unch p7 0 Que st to London p6 7 Que st to R om e p6 6 Spain, Morocco & Por tugal p121 S panish S pre e p1 2 0 The Original p1 5 4 The S outhe r n Trail p1 5 3 Ultim ate Europe an (se e w e b) We ste r n Que st p6 4 W inte r Wande re r p1 5 8 SWE D E N B e rlin to S tock holm S candinav ia R ussia Plus S candinav ia & R ussia plus SWITZE RL A ND

p1 0 2 p1 3 3 p1 3 4 p1 3 2

A m ste rdam to B arce lona p4 4 Europe an A dv e nture r (se e w e b) Europe an C ontrasts p8 4 Europe an Discov e r y p4 2 Europe an Encounte r p4 8 Europe an Escapade p8 2 Europe an Expe rie nce p8 0 Europe an Explore r plus Gre e k I sland C ruising (se e w e b) Europe an Horiz on p7 5 Europe an I m pre ssions p5 2 Europe an I nspiration p5 4 Europe an M agic p4 0 Europe an Panoram a p6 8 Europe an Trail p5 8 Europe an Vista p5 6 Europe an W hirl p7 8 R oad to A the ns p5 0 R oad to R om e p5 0 The Original p1 5 4 The N or the r n Tre k p1 5 3 Trail to London p6 2 Ultimate European plus Egypt (see web) We ste r n R ock e r p6 0 W inte r Wande re r p1 5 8 TURK E Y A e ge an C lassic p1 3 9 A N ZA C Ody sse y p1 6 8 Europe an Explore r I sland C ruising & S antorini (se e w e b) M e dite rrane an Escape plus 4 Day C ruise p1 0 6 R oad to A the ns plus 3 day Gre e k I sland C ruise p5 1 The Original p1 5 4 The N or the r n Tre k p1 5 3 Turk e y & Gre e k Ody sse y p1 2 2 Turk ish S ailing p1 5 1 Ultim ate Europe an (se e w e b) WA L E S B e st of B ritain

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