Europe winter tours - 2009-2010 - Canadian Dollar

08/09

Europe winter tours + ski & snowboarding

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Welcome to Winter in Europe!

Winter is a whole different experience in Europe – it’s totally magical!

There are less crowds, it’s great value, and you can enjoy yourself at a more relaxed pace – getting to know the ‘real’ Europe and it’s locals.

EGYPT

SKI AUSTRIA Contiki also offers packages to ski or board at Hopfgarten, a traditional European village located in the heart of the Austrian Tyrol Mountains. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner, advanced, or somewhere in between, there’s non-stop downhill fun all day and cosy après ski Loch Ness atmosphere in Contiki’s exclusive Chalet SCOTLAND accommodation every night.

Glasgow

Cairo

Giza

The Nile

Luxor

Aswan Lake Nassar

Edinburgh Baltic Sea

N.IRELAND York Galway Dublin

Liverpool

S.IRELAND Ring of Kerry

WALES ENGLAND

Blarney

Elbe

NETHERLANDS

Oxford London Dover

Amsterdam

Dresden Rhine Valley

Calais

English Channel

BELGIUM

Heidelberg

Prague

Rhine

Seine

POLAND

Berlin

GERMANY

CZECH REP.

Munich

Paris

Danube

SLOVAKIA

Vienna Lucerne Loire

AUSTRIA

Liechtenstein

Tyrol

SWITZ Lyon

Po

Cinque Terre

Avignon Monaco French Riviera

SPAIN

Barcelona

Venice

Pisa Florence

ITALY Rome

Mediterranean Sea

Valencia

Seville

Danube

Milan Rhone

Madrid

Budapest

HUNGARY

SLOVENIA

Verona

FRANCE

PORTUGAL

Bratislava

Vatican City

Pompeii Sorrento Isle of Capri

Cordoba Granada Costa del Sol

Gibraltar

CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS Regional Europe:

WHY CHOOSE CONTIKI Why Travel Contiki?

Choosing Your Trip Free Time & Optional Extras Make A Difference contiki.com Juicy Deals Check Out London The Basement Where You Stay Stay Longer

THE HOLIDAYS WE OFFER Multi-Country Europe: European Magic European Discovery European Encounter European Inspiration European Vista Winter Wanderer

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 Duration 11 Days 14 Days 18 Days 21 Days 23 Days 26 Days

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London & Paris London, Paris + Amsterdam London, Paris + Rome Berlin to Budapest Berlin, Prague + Vienna Berlin & Prague Vienna & Budapest Great Britain Italian Espresso Simply Italy Mediterranean Highlights Spanish Spree Egypt & the Nile Ski Austria Hopfgarten

Duration 8 or 10 Days 10 Days 11 Days 12 Days 10 Days 8 Days 6 Days 10 Days 9 Days 13 Days 14 Days 13 Days 9 Days 7/14 Days

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HOW TO BOOK Departure Points & Questions and Answers Booking Conditions How to Book, Group Bookings, Special Groups

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Why Choose Contiki?

We don’t just offer a destination, we deliver an experience!

Contiki’s travel packages are stuffed full of value, which means you’ll have a lot more left over for life’s little luxuries like shopping, dining and extra sightseeing. A lot cheaper than doing it yourself, we make quality travel affordable, plus you get to pay for it in your own currency so you know what it’s going to cost. Compare us with the price of doing it on your own to see our unbeatable value.

No worries When you book a Contiki tour you have the security of booking through a company that’s not only a Bonded Member of many Tour Operator Associations around the world, but also has a worldwide reputation for reliability and high quality standards.

See what others think!

sengers See what our past pas nce on our say about their experie message boards

www.contiki.com/forums

The Contiki Menu Our reputation Every year, young travellers from across the globe choose to holiday with Contiki for the experience of a lifetime – discovering far off places and exotic cultures. For over 46 years, these young travellers have trusted us to show them the world and we’re still going strong.

Everyone’s 18-35 Are you ready to live it up and meet other young, like-minded travellers from across the globe? On Contiki everyone’s 18 to 35 so there are always fun and interesting people to hang-out with if you want to. It doesn’t matter if you’re a solo or tandem traveller – clear your address book because it’s going to be full by the time you get home.

Great staff and superb transport Our young, professional staff are the dependable, knowledgeable travel partners you don’t want to leave home without. Kick back and enjoy the ultimate road trip in the most modern fleet of comfortable airconditioned vehicles.

Hassle free and easy Don’t waste time trying to find the next place to stay or how to get there, with Contiki you can relax, enjoy more and let our expert staff show you their secrets to a hassle free holiday. And forget busy train stations and overcrowded public buses, you can chill out and enjoy the ride on one of our modern, comfortable coaches.

Freedom and flexibility Want to travel with a dynamic group, but also have the opportunity to do your own thing? No problems, we’ve struck a perfect balance that gives you plenty of free-time to do whatever you want.

Trying new food and letting your tummy take over is half the fun of visiting a new country.

No trip would be complete without sampling at least a few of the local delicacies like escargot in Paris, goulash in Hungary and fondue in Switzerland.

And with a virtual, all-you-can-eat smorgasbord of scrumptious international cuisine, we promise Europe’s kitchens and street vendors will leave you begging for more.

Providing breakfast and many dinners, we’ll make sure you get your fill of fresh, seasonal produce but still give you the opportunity to indulge in mouthwatering meals at local eateries in your free time.

Mix it up with our special optional dinners and free evenings, so you can tuck into a Tuscan feast or wash down a spicy paella with a glass of sangria in Spain – there’s a huge variety to choose from.

Some tour operators include lunch. We have the experience to know that this doesn’t work. You’ve told us you prefer being out and about, sampling the local delights as well as maximising your free time and enjoyment, rather than scrambling back for a communal lunch. So we’ve listened and are happy to leave lunch to you.

Please Note: If you have any special dietary requests please make these known at the time of booking. Although we’ll bend over backwards to make sure it happens, standards can sometimes vary from place to place. Unfortunately we can’t be held responsible for local meals that don’t meet your exact requirements. It’s all part of the adventure!

For more information refer to: www.contiki.com/contikiexperience

Fun and immerse yourself in different cultures The fun of travelling is meeting new people, seeing new places and experiencing new cultures. Our trips are designed to let you explore the culture, enjoy the food, view the sights, experience the traditions and mix with the locals.

Charging on the go!

We’ve fitted the vast majority of our coaches (excluding regional tours of Italy, Spain & Egypt) with charging units to make sure you never have a dead battery again! iPods, MP3 players, whatever you’ve got, you can charge it onboard, just don’t forget to bring your Europe and UK plug adaptors.

There are also plenty of internet cafes all across Europe to make sure you stay connected on the road.

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With Contiki you won’t break the bank

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Europe in Winter

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We don’t hibernate during winter and neither should you, so pack your warm winter woollies and discover a magical, snow-covered Europe on one of our many great-value winter itineraries.

Choose from 2 trip types in Winter with Contiki Multi-Country trips If you’ve got the time, we’ve got the itinerary - don’t settle for visiting just one country or only a handful of cities when you can experience the very best of Europe on one of our go-anywhere, see-everything Multi-country trips.

Multi-country trips generally start in London. From Spain to Austria, Italy to France and everything in between – discover the amazing country-to-country differences with these far-reaching trips. Visiting hundreds of must-see destinations in many diverse and captivating countries, you’ll definitely also have free-time to explore the natural beauty and famous icons of each city.

Visit contiki.com/multi-country for more.

Top 5 reasons to travel this Winter! to 50% off! Spend son - up enjo but re, a little less to get the in queues.

2. Fewer crowds means less time waiting boarding, and the après 3. Have fun in the snow, skiing and snow ski in Europe is truly unique. nd experience one!

4. Stop dreaming of a White Christmas…a plus there’s the 5. Cultural events come alive in winter nivals. car Christmas markets, festivals and

1. Airfares are cheaper in the off-sea y a little more when you do.

In-Depth Regional trips It’s all about focus! If you’re fascinated by a particular country or area – cure your curiosity with one of our In-depth Regional trips. They’re also perfect if you’re short on time. Take your time to unlock a country’s best kept secrets, cultures and customs - venture off the beaten track, see how the locals live and discover where they eat and shop.

In-depth Regional trips give you extra freedom to explore some of the most fantastic of Europe’s cities and countries. You'll have 3 nights in many cities, allowing you an extra day to explore the city further.

Starting and ending in many major European cities, you’ll be able to make big savings on your flights. There are loads of low cost airlines to take you from city to city and make the most of your time.

Visit contiki.com/regional for more.

More London Anyone?

For the tours that start or end in London, it’s a great place to hang out a little longer – with a buzzing local scene and loads of amazing icons to visit.

Christmas market - Berlin

Our Check Out London packages are highlighted on page 9.

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We know everyone is different, so in your free time you’ll have a choice to enhance your itinerary with Contiki’s ‘Optional Activities and Evenings Out’.

Based on what our past travellers have asked for, they’re called Optionals as you have a choice to opt in or opt out and do exactly as you wish.

Our exciting optional activities are the stuff memories are made of and will instantly transform your fantastic European holiday into an unforgettable experience.

There’s something for everyone, our extras blend culture and adventure and include everything from a Spanish flamenco show, to a gondola ride in Venice or even a cabaret show in Paris.

You’ll be amazed how much free-time you’ll have with Contiki - we’ve found the perfect mix of sightseeing and free time, allowing you the flexibility to create your trip of a lifetime.

And because the choice is yours - do as much, or as little as you like.

What’s on offer and how much does it cost?

On each itinerary page, you'll find a 'FREE TIME' box with a sample of the Optional Activities offered on tour. So you know about them in advance and to help you budget, a complete list is available on our website - go to www.contiki.com/europe - click on the tour you're interested in, then click on the 'Optional Excursions' button. There you'll find descriptions of each Optional Activity, prices and some additional web links.

A complete Optional list with pricing will also come with your final documents.

When do I choose and how do I pay?

Optionals are arranged and paid for on tour, not beforehand. By leaving the final decisions until then, you'll have the following benefits:

You’ll be able to choose what interests you, at the same time as your new friends.

You'll get great value, as we’ve negotiated the best rates for each Optional.

An experienced Tour Manager who'll offer you personal advice as well as take care of all the arrangements.

Some activities are seasonal whilst others are weather dependent.

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Here’s just a taste of what you can get up to

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Your Free Time

So deciding on tour, rather than before, makes sense. This will make your holiday hassle-free, better value and more enjoyable, ensuring greater fun, bigger laughs and better stories. Payment will be made on tour and can be made by cash (Euro, Swiss Franc or US$) only.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ Some of these activities involve outdoor adventure and can be physically demanding, so there’s always an element of risk. You should make your own decisions about these activities and only participate in activities that you feel comfortable you can handle. It’s also a good idea to check that your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities.

Here’s some of the activities on offer Fun dinners in Monaco, Barcelona, Florence, Amsterdam

Schnaps Museum & Tasting in Vienna

Concert in Vienna

Paris Cabaret Show

Rhine Valley Wine Tasting

Spanish Flamenco Show

Guided tour of Pompeii

Guided tour of Ancient & Imperial Rome

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Gondola Ride in Venice

For further information refer to: www.contiki.com/contikiexperience

Gondola Ride - Venice

Rome tour

Flamenco show

Schnaps Museum

Dinner in Florence

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Make a Difference

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Travelling with Contiki is an adventure – new places, amazing people and what’s even better is that we can do our bit to protect the planet along the way so that those who follow will also have plenty to enjoy.

Stonehenge - England

Our Conservation Foundation Contiki has made a significant commitment to the environment by being a part of establishing The Leading Travel Companies Conservation Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that helps people and places in need. Our group of companies is donating US$1 million per year to fund much-needed conservation, community and sustainable tourism projects that will help create and sustain a better world.

The Foundation’s panel of expert sustainable tourism and conservation advisors, will help select a number of projects annually to ensure every single dollar goes to projects that will truly make a difference. Visit contiki.com/responsibletravel for more information on our Foundation.

We’re a greener way to travel Contiki’s coaches are one of the most environmentally friendly ways to travel so you can breathe easy that your footprint will be a little lighter too. Contiki’s coaches are among the best in Europe and by continually updating our fleet we ensure that not only do you travel in style but that our engines are fuel efficient & environmentally friendly too. You’ll be happy to know coach travel emits less carbon emissions and other harmful greenhouse gases per passenger than most other forms of transport including cars or trains. Check out the facts…

Colosseum - Rome

CO2 emissions in kilograms per passenger per journey: Mode of transport

Kilograms of CO2 per passenger km

Car*

0.1330

Air

0.1313

Rail

0.0602

Coach**

0.0227

Source: DEFRA Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Conversion Figures June 2007 http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/business/envrp/pdf/conversion-factors.pdf * Car assumes national average of 1.56 people per car. ** Assumes average of 36 passengers UK statistics used to accurately reflect our tours, the majority of which are operated in the UK and Europe.

Travel carbon neutral and reduce your footprint There is a lot you can do to make a difference while traveling. Small things like switching off air-conditioning and taking shorter showers can save both energy & water. Or refilling your drink bottle instead of buying a new one each day – it all adds up!

You can choose to travel carbon neutral and offset the carbon emissions from your flight, accommodation or tour, or all of the above! By paying a small contribution, you’ll be supporting sustainable energy projects that work to reduce the harmful greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. See www.contiki.com/responsibletravel for more on offsetting your travel.

Contiki’s committed to making a difference We’re working with our hotel and various other partners around the world to continue to find ways to save energy and reduce resource consumption and waste.

Not only do we think globally, but we act locally within our regional offices with initiatives such as introducing comprehensive recycling schemes and being proactive with educating our staff how they can ‘make a difference’ to the environment both at work and at home.

One exciting program we have launched in 2008 is our Staff Volunteer Program where Contiki encourages each team member to select a charity of their choice and gives them 2 work days per year to get out there and lend a hand.

Our Company believes and is committed to the ecological and economical use of raw material and the re-use of existing resources. This brochure has been printed on environmentally friendly paper certified by Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC) meaning the pulp used for its production originates from well managed forests and other controlled sources.

Please either pass this brochure on to someone else when finished, or recycle it.

Hopfgarten - Austria

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Need a hand hunting down the perfect vacation?

Trip Finder Our Trip Finder will point you in the right direction – it sorts by lots of different categories like departure date, price range and destination to make your choice super easy. www.contiki.com/tripfinder

My Trips If you still can’t decide where to go and what to do, the My Trips tool lets you save all the best bits about each destination like itineraries and articles – so you can think about it, take your time to make a decision and look over your plans later. www.contiki.com/mytrips

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Contikipedia You’ve heard of Wikipedia, right? Well, this is our very own wiki stuffed full of everything you ever wanted to know about the Contiki experience.

Written by our Tour Managers, it is a must-check travel ‘bible’ on all things Contiki and gives you loads of important, insider-only travel tips about Contiki trips and ‘life on the road’. www.contiki.com/contikipedia

Connect Now Contiki Forums

Other Cool Stuff

Don’t wait until you leave for your trip to meet other Contiki travelers, get in early and chat online before you head off on Contiki’s message boards.

Deals & Offers

It’s also a great place to ask questions to Contiki passengers or our experienced tour managers. Plus it’s excellent for staying in touch once you get home. www.contiki.com/forums

My Trip Journal Forget hard to read travel diaries – share your up-to-the-minute travel yarns with friends and family back home as they happen on the road with the My Trip Journal tool. www.contiki.com/mytripjournal

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Join Contiki eNews Keep your finger on the pulse and join Contiki eNews - our monthly email newsletter that's full of interesting and exciting features like travel tips, competitions, giveaways, trip reviews, polls, plus more.

And if that isn't enough, from time to time we'll send you excellent deals and member-only offers to save you loads of money. www.contiki.com/enews

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There are 3 things you can’t leave home without – your passport, your spending money and a visit to Contiki’s website. Wired with loads of cutting edge features, it’s a fun and interactive travel planning site that will help you save heaps of time and money organising your overseas adventure.

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Great Airfare Deals Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour fares from major Canadian gateways to and from all the start/end cities in this brochure.

Juicy Deals $$$’s Save

How to cut the cost of your holiday even more...

With our Juicy Deals you could save up to C$169 or even better, get a group of 10 friends together and you could travel FREE!

Early Payment Discounts

Group Discounts

Offer #1: Save up to C$169

Funky 4 - Save 5%

off the cost of your tour when you book and pay in full at least 6 months prior to departure.

Offer #2: Save up to C$85 off the cost of your tour when you book and pay in full at least 4 months prior to departure.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT

Look out for the early payment discount symbol on each tour page.

SAVE UP TO C$169

Single Traveller Savings When travelling alone, you may not want to incur the expense of a single room supplement, so why not share with fellow passengers of the same sex on a “twin room” basis (non-smoking only). It is an enjoyable way to travel and make new friends and helps stretch your holiday budget further.

Single Supplement Value: If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you’ll appreciate our low single supplement.

See the itinerary of your choice for the supplement details.

Price Guarantee

Our ‘Funky 4’ discount means a 5% saving per person when 4 or more people book at the same time on the same tour.

Super 7 - Save 7.5% Book a group of 7 people travelling on the same holiday at the same time and get a 7.5% discount per person.

Perfect 10 - You can travel FREE Experience Contiki’s Europe with a group of 10 friends booked on the same tour at the same time and the 11th person travels free.

Alternatively, everyone in your group gets 10% off.

Please note: All discounts apply to land tour price only. Funky 4, Super 7, Perfect 10 and Mix and Match multiple tour offers cannot be combined.

Multiple Tour Discount Save C$50.

As soon as Contiki has received your deposit, the land tour price confirmed to you by Contiki reservations is guaranteed so book and pay your deposit as early as possible! It gives you the best choice and could save you money. Only Government action can change the price you pay. See page 39 for full details.

Book two Contiki holidays, at least seven days long at the same time from this, or any other Contiki brochure and get C$50 off the cost of the second holiday.

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2 & 4 night packages in one of the world’s most vibrant cities from C$285 Our exclusive 2 & 4 night breaks offer you a choice between Contiki’s two centrally located London hotels and includes a value-packed collection of extras and excursions guaranteed to make sure you enjoy your London stay we’ve taken care of all the organising. The days/dates allow you the flexibility to fit a London package around your tour.

Contiki gives you the perfect opportunity to experience London at your own pace.

All this included Accommodation at the hotel of your choice (see descriptions on page 11).

Continental breakfast daily.

Return transfer from Heathrow airport to central London by underground tube.

Open-top bus sightseeing tour including Buckingham Palace, Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral.

Theatre tickets (stalls or dress circle) to one of a selection of London shows.

Services of Contiki representatives at the Royal National Hotel.

Free Contiki ‘Welcome to London’ information booklet.

Plus for 4 nights Special 3-day London Underground & Bus Travel Pass. This can be validated to commence on a date convenient to you.

Day excursion including entrance to Stonehenge plus guided tour of Roman Baths, Bath. You choose the day for this excursion to fit in with your travel plans whilst in the UK. For a more detailed itinerary refer to: www.contiki.com/london

(1 Sep ‘08 - 31 Oct ‘08) 2 Nights 4 Nights Commencing

(1 Nov ‘08 - 20 Mar ‘09) 2 Nights 4 Nights

Daily

Daily

Daily

Daily

Royal National Hotel Triple Share with facilities Twin share with facilities

M3LSR C$305 C$345

M5LSR C$639 C$715

M3LSR C$285 C$309

M5LSR C$599 C$649

Imperial Hotel Twin Share with facilities Single with facilities

M3LSI C$385 C$465

M5LSI C$785 C$935

M3LSI C$359 C$419

M5LSI C$735 C$855

Check in and chill out at Contiki’s

London!

Arriving in London can be challenging. Colourful, cosmopolitan and always buzzing, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s why Contiki created ‘The Basement’, a friendly space for you to hang out, get your bearings and make use of our range of helpful services.

The Basement is at the Royal National Hotel on Bedford Way and is open 7 days a week from 11am to 7pm in winter, 1st October to 30th April and offers a range of services such as: • Team of friendly Contiki Customer Services Representatives ready to help or take any tour bookings • Tickets for day trips and London sightseeing • Booking of Pre and Post London accommodation • Internet Café • Games Room • Chill out lounge • Client mail facility • Long & short term luggage storage For more information refer to: www.contiki.com/contikiexperience

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Check Out London

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Where You Stay What can you expect from a Contiki hotel?

Mt Pilatus

We use Superior Tourist Class hotels throughout Europe. The focus is on location and quality coupled with our commitment to value for money. You’ll never be far from the heart of the action and the main city sights in our hotels. As a special treat in certain cities you will enjoy something really special...see below.

Where you stay Choice hotels and resorts When staying in Europe’s capitals location is all important. We’ve chosen Superior Tourist Class hotels throughout the continent meaning you’ll be right where you want to be – close enough to the action and surrounded by a unique array of sights and sounds.

Keeping the holiday comfort Relax in style – our hotels are there to make sure you never forget you’re on holiday. After a day of exploring and adventure there’s no better way to unwind than chilling out in the restaurant or bar. All our rooms come complete with private facilities and a selection of modern conveniences.

Eventhotel Pyramide

More than a trip

Special hotels and resorts

In addition to all this, we offer you the chance to spend the night at one of our unique night-stops located across Europe. Imagine spending the night on a Swiss mountain top, in a Four Star Plus resort or on a Nile cruise... hard we know, guess you have to be there!

Mount Pilatus

Don’t forget ski

At an elevation of some 2,100m (6890ft) above sea level, towering above the beautiful city of Lucerne, is Europe’s highest hotel – the Bellevue.

On ski holidays you stay in a traditional Gasthof in the heart of the Austrian Tyrol. Idyllic, great value and close to the best skiing. For more details see p.36

From the top of Mt Pilatus, there’s a rare opportunity to view awe-inspiring panoramas: the Swiss Alps form a breathtaking backdrop to the sensational surrounding lakeland region.

How do you reach the Bellevue, Mt Pilatus? Take a romantic gondola ride above the Alpine meadows before changing to the aerial cable-car for a final thrilling trip to the summit. Unforgettable!

Hotel Kyriad Centre Port, Nice

Eventhotel Pyramide, Vienna The inspired Eventhotel Pyramide is an attraction in itself. This gigantic glass pyramid is set in lavish landscaped gardens only 25 minutes from central Vienna.

Relax and enjoy deluxe rooms with stereo radio, satellite TV and luxury bathrooms or simply spend your time being pampered in the ‘wellness’ centre.

Its sauna, steam baths and massages will be sure to keep you refreshed.

Surrounded by shops, restaurants and bars as well as boasting a free on-site internet facility, your stay in Austria will be everything but stressful!

Ibis Wenceslas Square - Prague

Hotel Regent - Rome

Room to share?

TRIPLE SHARE: A combination of 2 and 3 bedded rooms.

TWIN SHARE: Guaranteed twin bedded rooms every night SINGLE: A room to yourself every night (limited numbers available on certain tours) ON YOUR OWN: Lots of our clients travel alone so don’t stress – you can share with a same-sex room mate and stay on the twin or triple-share rate regardless.

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Stay Longer Why not spend a few extra days in Europe before or after your tour? We’ve negotiated special rates for you to take advantage of.

London Royal National Hotel (Tourist Class) Bedford Way, London WC1.

Tel: +44 020 7637 2488 It doesn’t get more central than this. With West End theatres, Soho nightlife and Oxford Street shopping all a ten-minute walk away, the Royal National is the ideal place to base yourself in London.

With all the conveniences you’d expect of a large Tourist Class hotel, it offers comfortable rooms with private facilities.

• Twin-share C$85 • Triple-share C$65 (1/10/08-31/10/08) • Twin-share C$75 • Triple-share C$59 (1/11/08-20/3/09) Imperial Hotel (Superior Tourist Class) Russell Square, London WC1.

Tel: +44 020 7837 3655 Just around the corner from the Royal National Hotel, the Imperial is a perfect base with friendly, personal service and a

relaxed atmosphere. It is slightly quieter than the Royal National and offers a choice of restaurants and bars. All the rooms are extremely comfortable with private facilities, TV, telephone & radio.

Berlin

Madrid

BERLIN TO BUDAPEST (WWIT, WWBV

Please note: Clients booking the Imperial Hotel may occasionally be located at the adjacent President or Bedford Hotels, which are of an equal standard.

Allee 57-59, Berlin, 10247 Germany

SPANISH SPREE (WWEH) PRE & POST TOUR. MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS (WWMD) PRE TOUR ONLY (WWDM) POST TOUR ONLY

• Single C$149 • Twin-share C$99 (1/10/08-31/10/08) • Single C$125 • Twin-share C$89 (1/11/08-20/3/09)

Friedrichshain district of Berlin – a short

with satellite TV, air-conditioning

Centrally located and opposite the Estacion del Norte train station. Good 4 star hotel complete with air-conditioning, TV, telephone and safe in each room.

Guests of the Royal National & Imperial Hotels (including the President & Bedford) are able to enjoy the use of a Leisure Centre comprising Gym, Aerobic Studio, Swimming Pool, Sauna, Steam Room and Jacuzzi at concessionary rates.

and telephone.

• Single C$135 • Twin-share C$75

Please note: Usually a room booked in a London hotel is available at 2.00pm on the first date booked. For rates from 21/03/09 onwards please contact Contiki Reservations.

& WWBP) PRE TOUR ONLY Best Western City Ost, Frankfurter Tel: +49 (0) 3072022100 A modern hotel located in the trendy tram ride from Alexanderplatz and museum island. All rooms are equipped

• Single C$99 • Twin-share C$65 Except: • Single C$235 • Twin-Share C$149 (29-12/08-3/1/2009)

Cairo EGYPT & THE NILE (WTEG) PRE & POST TOUR Oasis Hotel, Beginning of Cairo

This accommodation can be arranged at the same time you book your Contiki tour with your travel agent or with Contiki. These particular hotels mentioned are subject to availablitliy, Contiki will provide an similar alternative if needed upon your arrival IMPORTANT NOTE: Rooms are only available for a maximum of 2 consecutive nights in all the hotels except Rome where only 1 night may be booked.

• All rates are per person per night and include continental breakfast. (Except London which does not include breakfast).

• All rooms have private facilities.

• Full payment is required 45 days before the first night’s accommodation.

• Cancellation within 14 days of the first night’s ccommodation incurs 100% cancellation charges.

• Any amendment to a hotel booking will incur an administrative charge of C$30.

• Rates for all accommodation shown here only apply to Contiki clients booking extra accommodation directly before and/or after their tour.

• If two people are sharing a room then they must both make their booking at the same time.

• Individual travelers must book a single room in all cities except London, where if you require you can book a twin or tripleshare room & we will match you up to share with someone of the same sex.

Alexandria Desert Road, Cairo.

Tel: +20 (02) 838 7333 Situated a short distance from the Pyramids, the Oasis Hotel features a swimming pool, restaurant and bar.

Each room is air-conditioned with en-suite bathroom, mini-bar, telephone & satellite TV. • Single C$79 • Twin-Share C$45 (16/10/08-15/3/09)

Hotel Florida Norte, Paseo de la Florida, 5 28008 Madrid.

Tel: +34 (91) 542 8300

Rome MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS (WWDM) PRE TOUR ONLY (WWMD) POST TOUR ONLY Roma Park Hotel, Via Della Caffarelletta 112/114, 00179 Roma.

Tel: +39 (06) 7835 9552 Good 4 star hotel located on the outskirts of the centre of Rome. Rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone & mini-bar.

• Single C$95 • Twin-share C$65 SIMPLY ITALY (WWSY) AND ITALIAN ESPRESSO (WWHI) PRE & POST TOUR ONLY Hotel Giglio dell Opera, Via Principe Amedeo, 14, 00185 Roma.

Tel: +39 (06) 484401

• Single C$95 • Twin-Share C$59

A centrally located hotel. All rooms feature air conditioning, satelite TV and mini bar.

(24/12/08-4/1/09)

• Single C$129 • Twin-share C$85

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EUROPEAN MAGIC per day (tour only) All this included

9 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 10.

Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share with private facilities.

8 Continental breakfasts (B) and 5 three-course dinners (D) - as per itinerary.

Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.

Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver.

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.

Ferry transport as per itinerary.

Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

Traditional Meal - Munich

VISIT 8 COUNTRIES England, Belgium (in transit), Netherlands, Germany, Austria (in transit), Italy, Switzerland, France

“

“The spectacular colors of the stained glass in St. Chapelle in Paris on my a sunny day makes this favorite building in all of Europe.”

Karen Lake Contiki Tour Manager

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your trip price!

Amsterdam: See the canals, gable houses and city by night Rhine Valley: Scenic drive along the Rhine River See the Lorelei Rock Munich: See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a beerhall

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Brenner Pass: Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles Venice: Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges' Palace & St. Mark's Square Murano glass-blowing &

Burano lace-making demonstrations Lucerne: See the Wooden Chapel Bridge Scenic Alpine drive

View the Lion Monument

Burgundy: See the Chablis & Burgundy vineyards Paris: Evening Tour of Illuminations See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysées & Nôtre Dame Cathedral Visit a French Perfumery

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...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost).

See page 5 for more details. Here’s a sample: Amsterdam:

Loire

SWISS ALPS

Evening Canal Cruise

BRENNER PASS

Wine Tasting

Gondola Ride

Danube

LAKE COMO

Venetian Dinner

VENICE

Po

Paris: A famous Parisian Cabaret Show & Dinner Group Photo

Rhone

Venice

Parisian Cabaret Show

Itinerary DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive London. Check-in to the Hotel Imperial, then free time to explore London.

DAY 3: London to Amsterdam. Meet your Contiki Crew, see the White Cliffs of Dover before traveling through Belgium, into the Netherlands to Amsterdam. (D) DAY 4: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley.

Free time to visit Anne Frank's house or the Van Gogh Museum. Later a chance to try some Rhine Riesling wine. (B,D) DAY 5: Rhine Valley to Munich.

Learn how beersteins are crafted. To Munich, home of the Oktoberfest. (B) DAY 6: Munich to Venice. Stunning scenic drive across the Brenner Pass and into Italy towards beautiful Venice. (B,D)

DAY 7: Venice. Travel to the central islands of Venice for sightseeing and a half day free to explore. Time later for a gondola ride. (B) DAY 8: Venice to Lucerne. Scenic drive past Milan and Lake Como to Lucerne, in the heart of the Swiss Alps. (B,D) DAY 9: Lucerne to Paris. Through Burgundy, past Dijon's vineyards, to Paris. Tonight your first glimpse of this beautiful city. (B,D) DAY 10: Paris. City sightseeing this morning with the afternoon free to explore Paris. Tonight maybe join us for a cabaret show. (B) DAY 11: Depart Paris. Morning transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr.

10am) or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London to extend your stay. (B) Refer to www.contiki.com/magic-winter

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OCT 18

OCT 26

OCT 30

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NOV 9

1555

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JAN 3

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1515

1459

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JAN 17

JAN 25

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NOV 15

1515

NOV 23

1459

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JAN 31

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NOV 27

1449

NOV 29

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1459

FEB 12

FEB 14

FEB 22

1449

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DEC 6

DEC 14

1459

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FEB 28

MAR 8

1449

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DEC 13

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1459

MAR 12

MAR 14

MAR 22

1449

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DEC 20

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1515

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MAR 21

MAR 29

1449

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1515

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VISIT 9 COUNTRIES England, Belgium (in transit), Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Vatican City, Switzerland, France

All this included

12 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 10.

Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share with private facilities.

11 Continental breakfasts (B) and 6 three-course dinners (D) - as per itinerary.

Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.

Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver.

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.

Ferry transport as per itinerary.

Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your trip price!

Amsterdam: See the canals, gable houses and city by night Rhine Valley: Scenic drive along the Rhine River Visit the riverside town St. Goar Munich: See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a beerhall Brenner Pass: Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles

Venice: Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges' Palace & St. Mark's Square Murano glass-blowing demonstration Rome: See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum Vatican City: See St. Peter's Basilica

“

Florence: Walking tour with a local guide See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration Lucerne: See the Wooden Chapel Bridge Burgundy: See the Chablis & Burgundy vineyards Paris: Evening Tour of Illuminations See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysées & Nôtre Dame Cathedral Visit a French Perfumery

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per day (tour only)

rope “The best thing about Eu every is the variety of tastes, . You place has a special dish totally could plan your travels around food!”

Oliver Wood Contiki Tour Manager

Champs Elysées - Paris

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Amsterdam: Evening Canal Cruise Rhine Valley: Wine Tasting Venice: Gondola Ride Rome: Guided Imperial Rome Tour Florence: Tuscan Hills Feast with entertainment Paris: Famous Parisian Cabaret Show & Dinner

Seine

Danube

PARIS MUNICH BURGUNDY REGION

LUCERNE

Places visited Loire

INNSBRUCK

1 or more nightstops

Danube SWISS ALPS

BRENNER PASS

LAKE COMO

Itinerary DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive London. Check-in to the Hotel Imperial, then free time to explore London.

DAY 3: London to Amsterdam. Meet your Contiki Crew, see the White Cliffs of Dover before traveling through Belgium, into the Netherlands to Amsterdam. (D) DAY 4: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley.

Free time to visit Anne Frank's house or the Van Gogh Museum. Later a chance to try some Rhine Riesling wine. (B,D) DAY 5: Rhine Valley to Munich.

Learn how beersteins are crafted. To Munich, home of the Oktoberfest. (B) DAY 6: Munich to Innsbruck.

Scenic alpine drive to the capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck. Time to explore and shop. (B,D) DAY 7: Innsbruck to Venice. Over the Brenner Pass into Italy. Travel to historical islands of Venice for sightseeing and free time to explore.

Time later for a gondola ride. (B)

Tuscan Hills Feast - Florence

VENICE

DAY 8: Venice to Rome. Through Umbria to Rome for our sightseeing tour. (B,D) DAY 9: Rome. Full day free to explore Rome. Maybe see St. Peter's Basilica, the Spanish Steps or check out the shops. (B) DAY 10: Rome to Florence. Through the Tuscan countryside to Florence for our guided walking tour and free time to shop or visit one of the famous museums. (B) DAY 11: Florence to Lucerne. Scenic drive past Milan and Lake Como to Lucerne, in the Swiss Alps. (B,D) DAY 12: Lucerne to Paris. Through Burgundy, past Dijon's vineyards, to Paris. Tonight your first glimpse of this beautiful city. (B,D) DAY 13: Paris. City sightseeing this morning with the afternoon free to explore Paris. Tonight maybe join us for a cabaret show. (B) DAY 14: Depart Paris. Morning transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr.

10am) or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London to extend your stay. (B)

Po Rhone

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FLORENCE Adriatic Sea Mediterranean Sea ROME VATICAN CITY

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Wooden Chapel Bridge - Lucerne

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Single room supplement: C$465.

5% Triple share reduction.

Start 7.30am & end approx. 6.30pm.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Innsbruck.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Rhine Valley.

Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour fares from major Canadian gateways to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure.

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EUROPEAN ENCOUNTER per day (tour only) All this included

16 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 10.

Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share with private facilities.

15 Continental breakfasts (B) and 8 three-course dinners (D) - as per itinerary.

Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.

Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver.

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.

Ferry transport as per itinerary.

Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your trip price!

Amsterdam: Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house See the city by night Rhine Valley: See the Lorelei Rock Lucerne: See the Wooden Chapel Bridge Scenic Alpine drive

Liechtenstein: Visit Vaduz, the capital Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof, Royal Palace & Olympic Ski Jump Brenner Pass: Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles

Venice: Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges' Palace & St. Mark's Square Murano glass-blowing demonstration Rome: See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum Vatican City: See St. Peter's Basilica

VISIT 11 COUNTRIES England, Belgium (in transit), Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, Vatican City, France, Monaco

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18 Days from C$126

nce “The best way to experie Venice? Travel along the ble Grand Canal, it’s incredi m and just like a scene fro a movie” Kerith Hulme Contiki Tour Manager

Florence: Walking tour with a local guide See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration Pisa: See the Leaning Tower French Riviera: Visit a French Perfumery Scenic Drive along the Riviera coast Visit Monaco & see the Royal Palace Visit a Monte Carlo casino

Avignon: Visit Avignon & see the Papal Palace Lyon: Visit the old town Burgundy: See the Chablis & Burgundy vineyards See Château Fontainebleau Paris: Evening Tour of Illuminations See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysées & Nôtre Dame Cathedral

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FREE TIME Amsterdam: Evening Canal Cruise Rhine Valley: Wine Tasting Lucerne: Fondue Lunch Venice: Gondola Ride Rome: Guided Imperial Rome Tour Florence: Nightclub French Riviera: Dinner in Monaco Paris: Famous Parisian Cabaret Show & Dinner

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CALAIS

English Channel VALLEY OF THE SOMME

Rhine

Danube

PARIS

Seine

FONTAINEBLEAU Loire

INNSBRUCK LUCERNE

Places visited BURGUNDY REGION

1 or more nightstops

SWISS ALPS

LIECHTENSTEIN

Danube BRENNER PASS

LYON VENICE Po

Rome walking tour Rhone

APENNINE MOUNTAINS PISA

AVIGNON MONACO

FLORENCE

Adriatic Sea

FRENCH RIVIERA Mediterranean Sea

ROME VATICAN CITY

Dinner in Lyon

Itinerary DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive London. Check-in to the Hotel Imperial, then free time to explore London.

DAY 3: London to Amsterdam. Meet your Contiki Crew, see the White Cliffs of Dover before traveling through Belgium, into the Netherlands to Amsterdam. (D) DAY 4: Amsterdam. A full day to enjoy this vibrant city - maybe visit Anne Frank's house or the Van Gogh museum and do some shopping. Tonight a chance to try local cuisine. (B) DAY 5: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley.

To Germany to learn how beersteins are crafted and maybe try some Rhine Riesling wine. (B,D) DAY 6: Rhine Valley to Lucerne.

Picturesque drive in to Switzerland.

Tonight stay in our special hotel atop Mt. Pilatus (weather conditions permitting). (B,D) DAY 7: Lucerne. A whole day to enjoy mountains, lakes and shopping. (B,D) DAY 8: Lucerne to Innsbruck.

Scenic alpine drive to the capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck. Time to explore and shop. (B,D) DAY 9: Innsbruck to Venice. Over the Brenner Pass into Italy. Travel to historical islands of Venice for sightseeing and free time to explore. Time later for a gondola ride. (B)

DAY 10: Venice to Rome. Through Umbria to Rome for our sightseeing tour. (B) DAY 11: Rome. Full day free to explore Rome. Maybe see St. Peter's Basilica, the Spanish Steps or check out the shops. (B,D) DAY 12: Rome to Florence. Through the Tuscan countryside to Florence for our guided walking tour and free time to shop or visit one of the famous museums. (B) DAY 13: Florence to French Riviera.

Visit Pisa, then past Genoa to the French Riviera. (B,D) DAY 14: French Riviera. A whole day to relax - maybe hit the shops for some French fashion or enjoy a leisurely lunch.

Tonight Monaco and Monte Carlo. (B) DAY 15: French Riviera to Lyon. Visit a French perfumery and Avignon. Tonight explore the gastronomical capital of France, Lyon. (B) DAY 16: Lyon to Paris. Free time at the Château Fontainbleau, then on to Paris and an evening tour of the 'City of Lights'. (B,D) DAY 17: Paris. City sightseeing this morning with the afternoon free to explore Paris. Tonight maybe join us for a cabaret show. (B) DAY 18: Depart Paris. Morning

transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr.

10am) or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London to extend your stay. (B) Refer to www.contiki.com/encounter-winter

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5% Triple share reduction.

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in Paris. in Lyon. in French Riviera. in Rome.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne.

*** Spend New Year’s Eve in Rhine Valley. †* Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam.

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2375 2375 2375 2375 2375 2375 2375 2265 2265 2265 2265 2265 2265 2265 2265 2265 2265 2265 2265 2265 2265

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EUROPEAN INSPIRATION 21 Days from C$122

VISIT 10 COUNTRIES England, Belgium (in transit), Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria (in transit), Italy, Vatican City, Switzerland, France

All this included

19 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 10.

Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share with private facilities.

18 Continental breakfasts (B) and 9 three-course dinners (D) - as per itinerary.

Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.

Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver.

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.

Ferry transport as per itinerary.

Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your trip price!

Amsterdam: See the city by night Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house Berlin: See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenberg Gate, historic Reichstag building and the remains of the Berlin Wall See the site of ‘Checkpoint Charlie’

Prague: See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square Munich: See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a beerhall Venice: Private motorboat to the historic islands

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See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges' Palace & St. Mark's Square Murano glass-blowing & Burano lace-making demonstrations Rome: See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum Vatican City: See St. Peter's Basilica Pisa: See the Leaning Tower Florence: Walking tour with a local guide See the Duomo, Basilica

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per day (tour only)

nts people “I love the special mome watching experience on tour, like e Eiffel their reaction seeing th Tower or Colosseum for the first time”

Sam Durey Contiki Tour Driver

Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration Lucerne: See the Wooden Chapel Bridge Scenic Alpine drive Burgundy: See the Chablis & Burgundy vineyards Paris: Evening Tour of Illuminations See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysées & Nôtre Dame Cathedral Visit a French Perfumery

Nôtre Dame - Paris

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Danube

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Seine

MUNICH BURGUNDY REGION LUCERNE

Loire

Danube BRENNER PASS

Nightclub - Florence

LAKE COMO

VENICE

Po Rhone

FLORENCE PISA

Adriatic Sea

Mediterranean Sea ROME

Places visited

VATICAN CITY

1 or more nightstops

Charles Bridge - Prague

Itinerary DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive London. Check-in to the Hotel Imperial, then free time to explore London.

DAY 3: London to Amsterdam.

Meet your Contiki Crew, see the White Cliffs of Dover before traveling through Belgium, into the Netherlands to Amsterdam. (D) DAY 4: Amsterdam. A full day to enjoy this vibrant city - maybe visit Anne Frank's house or the Van Gogh museum and do some shopping.

Tonight a chance to try local cuisine. (B) DAY 5: Amsterdam to Berlin.

Past Hannover, across the River Elbe to Germany's capital Berlin. (B,D) DAY 6: Berlin. Sightseeing tour, then a free day to visit 'Checkpoint Charlie' museum and explore. Maybe join an historical walking tour. (B) DAY 7: Berlin to Prague. A stop in Dresden on the way to the golden city of Prague. (B,D) DAY 8: Prague. Sightseeing with plenty of free time to enjoy this medieval city. Maybe join us for lunch on a river cruise. (B) DAY 9: Prague to Munich. To Munich, home of the Oktoberfest. (B) DAY 10: Munich. A full free day to discover the sights of Munich. Enjoy the shops or visit a museum. (B,D) DAY 11: Munich to Venice.

Stunning scenic drive across the Brenner Pass and into Italy towards beautiful Venice. (B,D)

DAY 12: Venice. Travel to the central islands of Venice for sightseeing and a half day free to explore. Time later for a gondola ride. (B) DAY 13: Venice to Rome. Through Umbria to Rome for our sightseeing tour. (B) DAY 14: Rome. Full day free to explore Rome. Maybe see St. Peter's Basilica, the Spanish Steps or check out the shops. (B,D) DAY 15: Rome to Florence.

Through the Tuscan countryside to visit Pisa, then on to Florence. (B,D) DAY 16: Florence. This morning a guided walking tour of the sights of Florence. In your free half day explore the shops or visit one of the many museums. (B) DAY 17: Florence to Lucerne.

Scenic drive past Milan and Lake Como to Lucerne, in the Swiss Alps. (B,D) DAY 18: Lucerne. A whole day to enjoy mountains, lakes and shopping. (B) DAY 19: Lucerne to Paris. Through Burgundy, past Dijon's vineyards, to Paris. Tonight your first glimpse of this beautiful city. (B,D) DAY 20: Paris. City sightseeing this morning with the afternoon free to explore Paris. Tonight maybe join us for a cabaret show. (B) DAY 21: Depart Paris. Morning transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr.

10am) or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London to extend your stay. (B) Refer to www.contiki.com/ inspiration-winter

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Single room supplement: C$649.

5% Triple share reduction.

Start 7.30am & end approx. 6.30pm.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Munich.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam.

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EUROPEAN VISTA 23 Days from C$119

VISIT 11 COUNTRIES England, France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)

All this included

2 nights in Contiki’s special Resort hotel plus 19 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 10.

Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share with private facilities.

20 Continental breakfasts (B) and 11 three-course dinners (D) - as per itinerary.

Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.

Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver.

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.

Ferry transport as per itinerary.

Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your trip price!

Paris: Evening Tour of Illuminations See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysées & Nôtre Dame Cathedral Lucerne: See the Wooden Chapel Bridge View the Lion Monument French Riviera: Visit a French Perfumery

Scenic Drive along the Riviera coast Visit Monaco & see the Royal Palace Visit a Monte Carlo casino

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Florentine leather craft demonstration See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria

Rome: See Piazza Venezia, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum

Pisa: See the Leaning Tower

Vatican City: See St. Peter's Basilica

Florence: Walking tour with a local guide

Venice: Private motorboat to the historic islands

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“Nothing beats a night out in t Prague - with the crazies e in one nightlife in Eastern Europ of the most beautiful ” cities in the world.

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See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges' Palace & St. Mark's Square Murano glass-blowing & Burano lace-making demonstrations

Brenner Pass: Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles Munich: See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a beerhall Mauthausen: Visit the concentration camp

Vienna: See Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral & the State Opera House Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road Prague: See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square Rhine Valley: See the Lorelei Rock Amsterdam: See the canals, gable houses and city by night Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house

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VALLEY OF THE SOMME

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Seine

Danube

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Itinerary DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive London. Check-in to the Hotel Imperial, then free time to explore London.

DAY 3: London to Paris. Meet your Contiki Crew and see the White Cliffs of Dover. Continue past World War I battlefields to Paris for your first glimpse of this beautiful city. (D) DAY 4: Paris. City sightseeing this morning with the afternoon free to explore Paris. Tonight maybe join us for dinner and a cabaret show. (B) DAY 5: Paris to Lucerne. Through the vineyards of Burgundy, past Dijon to Lucerne in the Swiss Alps. (B,D) DAY 6: Lucerne. A day to enjoy mountains, lakes and shopping. (B,D) DAY 7: Lucerne to French Riviera.

Scenic drive past Lake Como and Milan to the Mediterranean and the French Riviera. Tonight Monaco and Monte Carlo. (B) DAY 8: French Riviera. A whole day to relax – maybe shop for some French fashion. (B,D) DAY 9: French Riviera to Florence.

Past Genoa to Pisa and Florence in Tuscany. (B,D) DAY 10: Florence. This morning a guided walking tour of the sights of Florence. In your free half day explore the shops or visit one of the many museums. (B) DAY 11: Florence to Rome.

Through Umbria to Rome for our sightseeing tour. (B) DAY 12: Rome. Full day free to explore Rome. Maybe visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the Spanish Steps or check out the shops. (B,D) DAY 13: Rome to Venice. Across the Apennine Mountains past Bologna, home of spaghetti bolognese, to Venice. (B,D) DAY 14: Venice. Travel to the central islands of Venice for sightseeing and a half day free to explore. Time later for a gondola ride. (B) DAY 15: Venice to Munich. To Munich, home of the Oktoberfest. (B) DAY 16: Munich to Vienna. To the capital of Austria. Tonight a chance to

join us at a classical music recital. (B) DAY 17: Vienna. Morning sightseeing with a half day free to explore, shop or visit one of the fantastic museums. (B,D) DAY 18: Vienna to Prague. Through Bohemia to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. (B,D) DAY 19: Prague. Sightseeing with plenty of free time to enjoy this medieval city. Maybe join us for lunch on a river cruise. (B) DAY 20: Prague to Rhine Valley.

Through Germany to the Rhine Valley.

Learn how beersteins are crafted and maybe try some local Rhine Reisling wine. (B,D) DAY 21: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam. Cross the border into the Netherlands. Tonight Amsterdam nightlife. (B,D) DAY 22: Amsterdam. A full day to enjoy this vibrant city - maybe visit Anne Frank's house or the Van Gogh museum and do some shopping.

Tonight a chance to try local cuisine. (B) DAY 23: Depart Amsterdam.

Morning transfer to Schipol Airport (est. arr. 10am) or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London to extend your stay. (B) Refer to www.contiki.com/vista-winter

FRENCH RIVIERA Mediterranean Sea

Gondola Ride - Venice

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Single room supplement: C$699.

5% Triple share reduction.

Start 7.30am & end approx. 6.30pm.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome.

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Eiffel Tower - Paris

WINTER WANDERER per day (tour only) All this included

2 nights in Contiki’s special Resort hotel, 22 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 10.

Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share with private facilities.

23 Continental breakfasts (B) and 12 three-course dinners (D) - as per itinerary.

Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.

Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver.

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.

Ferry transport as per itinerary.

Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your trip price!

Paris: Evening Tour of Illuminations See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysées & Nôtre Dame Cathedral Lucerne: See the Wooden Chapel Bridge Lyon: Visit the old town Barcelona: See Gaudi's Art Nouveau

Cathedral & the 1992 Olympic Games complex Walk through the Gothic Quarter and La Rambla French Riviera: Visit a French Perfumery Scenic Drive along the Riviera coast Visit Monaco & see the Royal Palace Visit a Monte Carlo casino

Florence: Walking tour with a local guide See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration Rome: See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum Vatican City: See St. Peter's Basilica Venice: Private motorboat to the historic islands

VISIT 12 COUNTRIES England, France, Switzerland, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)

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Glen Jupp Contiki Tour Manager

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26 Days from C$135

See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges' palace & St. Mark's Square Murano glass-blowing & Burano lace-making demonstrations

Vienna: See Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral & the State Opera House Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road Mauthausen: Visit the concentration camp Munich: See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a beerhall

Prague: See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Berlin: See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenberg Gate, historic Reichstag building and the remains of the Berlin Wall See the site of ‘Checkpoint Charlie’ Amsterdam: See the canals, gable houses and city by night Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house

Places visited

BERLIN

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See page 5 for more details. Here’s a sample: Paris: Famous Parisian Cabaret Show & Dinner Barcelona: Flamenco Show & Dinner Florence: Nightclub Rome: Guided Imperial Rome Tour Venice: Gondola Ride Vienna: Old Vienna Schnaps Museum Prague: River Cruise with lunch Berlin: Historical Walking Tour Amsterdam: Evening Canal Cruise

1 or more nightstops

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English Channel VALLEY OF THE SOMME

PRAGUE

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Danube

PARIS

Seine

MAUTHAUSEN BURGUNDY REGION

VIENNA MUNICH

LUCERNE Loire

Danube

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Brandenberg Gate - Berlin LYON

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Po

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Rhone PISA

FLORENCE

PYRENEES MOUNTAINS

BARCELONA

Itinerary DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive London. Check-in to the Hotel Imperial, then free time to explore London.

DAY 3: London to Paris. Meet your Contiki Crew, see the White Cliffs of Dover. Continue past World War I battlefields to Paris. Tonight your first glimpse of the 'City of Lights'. (D) DAY 4: Paris Sightseeing.

Sightseeing with time to explore the famous landmarks of Paris. (B) DAY 5: Paris to Lucerne. Through the vineyards of Burgundy, past Dijon to Lucerne in the Swiss Alps. (B,D) DAY 6: Lucerne. A day to enjoy mountains, lakes and shopping. (B,D) DAY 7: Lucerne to Lyon. Past Geneva and Lausanne and on to Lyon, France's gastronomic capital. (B) DAY 8: Lyon to Barcelona. Through Provence to Pont du Gard, then past the Pyrenées Mountains to the Mediterranean city Barcelona. (B,D) DAY 9: Barcelona. Morning sightseeing with a half day free to follow in Columbus or Picasso's footsteps.

Maybe Flamenco dancing tonight. (B) DAY 10: Barcelona to French Riviera. Return to France and pass Cannes, home of the film festival to the French Riviera. (B,D) DAY 11: French Riviera. A whole day to relax - maybe hit the shops for some French fashion or enjoy a leisurely lunch.

Tonight Monaco and Monte Carlo. (B) DAY 12: French Riviera to Florence. Past Genoa to Pisa and Florence in Tuscany. (B) DAY 13: Florence to Rome. A walking tour of Florence and time for shopping. Then to Rome for our sightseeing tour. (B) DAY 14: Rome. A full day free to explore Rome. Maybe see the Sistine

Chapel, climb the Spanish Steps or check out the shops. (B,D) DAY 15: Rome to Venice. Across the Apennine Mountains past Bologna, home of spaghetti bolognese, to Venice. (B,D) DAY 16: Venice. Travel to the central islands of Venice for sightseeing and a half day free to explore. Time later for a gondola ride. (B) DAY 17: Venice to Vienna. Through the Dolomite Mountains to Austria's city of music Vienna. Tonight a special resort hotel. (B) DAY 18: Vienna. Morning sightseeing with a half day free to explore, shop or visit one of the fantastic museums. (B,D) DAY 19: Vienna to Munich. To Munich, home of the Oktoberfest. (B,D) DAY 20: Munich to Prague.

Through the German countryside to the golden city of Prague. (B,D) DAY 21: Prague. Sightseeing with plenty of free time to enjoy this medieval city. Maybe join us for lunch on a river cruise. (B) DAY 22: Prague to Berlin. A stop in Dresden on the way to Berlin, the historic capital of Germany. (B,D) DAY 23: Berlin. Sightseeing tour, time to visit the "Checkpoint Charlie" museum and shops. (B) DAY 24: Berlin to Amsterdam.

Across the River Elbe and past Hannover to Amsterdam and its famous nightlife. (B,D) Day 25: Amsterdam. A full day to enjoy this vibrant city - maybe visit Anne Frank's house or the Van Gogh museum and do some shopping.

Tonight a chance to try local cuisine. (B) DAY 26: Depart Amsterdam.

Morning transfer to Schipol Airport (est. arr. 10am) or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London to extend your stay. (B) Refer to www.contiki.com/wanderer

MONACO

FRENCH RIVIERA Mediterranean Sea

ROME VATICAN CITY

Schnaps Museum - Vienna

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Single room supplement: C$875.

5% Triple share reduction.

Start 7.30am & end approx. 6.30pm.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Vienna.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome.

Spend New Year’s Eve in French Riviera.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Lyon.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris.

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PLEASE NOTE This map shows route and nightstops for all trips featured on pages 24-25.

Eiffel Tower - Paris

TO ROME Po Rhone

LONDON & PARIS You can extend this trip in PARIS and to ROME or AMSTERDAM. See page 25 for further information on these extensions.

8 Days from C$119 per day (tour only) VISIT 2 COUNTRIES England, France All this included

6 nights in superior tourist class hotels – see page 10.

8 nights for Paris and Amsterdam extensions.

8 nights & 1 overnight train couchette for Rome extension.

Accommodation based on twin-share with private facilities.

6 Continental breakfasts (B) and 2 three-course dinners (D) - as per itinerary except for the Paris, Rome & Amsterdam extensions: 8 Continental breakfasts (B) Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.

Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver on days 2-8.

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.

Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your trip price!

London: Walking tour to see Soho, Covent Garden & Piccadilly Circus in London's West End See the mystical boulders of Stonehenge Visit the old Roman town, Bath Experience a traditional English Pub Sightseeing tour of London See Westminster Abbey,

the Tower of London, the House of Parliament, Big Ben & the Royal Palace 1 day tube pass for the London Underground Entrance to a famous West End Musical

Paris: Evening Tour of Illuminations See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysées & Nôtre Dame Cathedral

Entrance & Guided Tour of the Château of Versailles Visit a French Perfumery

For Paris Extension: 2 Day pass on Paris metro For Rome Extension: Transfer to station & overnight train to Rome Transfer to Rome Hotel 2 day pass on Rome metro For Amsterdam Extension: Transfer to station & train to Amsterdam Transfer to Amsterdam Hotel 2 day city tram pass

Itinerary DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive London. Check-in to your hotel after 2pm and the remainder of the day is free to relax before meeting your fellow travelers at 6pm. After dinner take a short walk to explore nearby Covent Garden. (D) DAY 3: London. Today we journey to historic Stonehenge on our way to the beautiful spa town of Bath.

Tonight why not get together at a traditional English pub? (B) DAY 4: London. This morning we take a driving tour of London past sights such as Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Use your included tube-pass to visit Madame Tussauds, the London Eye or many other London attractions. Tonight we visit the West End for a musical. (B) DAY 5: London to Paris. Leaving London, we head for Dover and our ferry to France. Enjoy a first view of the city's sights on our evening illuminations tour. (B,D) DAY 6: Paris. A short drive to Versailles for a guided tour of this amazing palace. Free time to

FREE TIME ...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See page 5 for more details. Here’s a sample: Bath: Guided tour of the Roman Baths Stonehenge: Audio guided tour of Stonehenge Paris: Parisian Cabaret Show & Dinner

discover this spectacular city. This evening your chance to join us for a special treat - dinner and show at the world famous Moulin Rouge cabaret. (B) DAY 7: Paris. What better way to immerse yourself in Parisian chic than with a visit to a French perfume house? This afternoon and evening are yours to explore the city and perhaps dine out in style. (B) DAY 8: Paris. Time to swap addresses and say au-revoir as your trip ends after breakfast. (B) Refer to www.contiki.com/london-paris Parliament Square - London

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Single room supplement: C$235.

Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris.

Spend New Year’s Eve in London.

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Sacre Coeur - Paris

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Please note: The Paris extension portion of this trip is unescorted.

Refer to www.contiki.com/london-paris-plus Trafalgar Square - London

For Days 1-7 please see London & Paris 8 day itinerary on page 24.

DAYS 8-9: Paris. Enjoy two more days in Paris to shop, enjoy good food and visit museums. Alternatively take a day trip to one of the nearby attractions - Disneyland, the Champagne region, or the Monet gardens in Giverny. (B)(B) DAY 10: Depart Paris. Time to swap addresses and say au-revoir as your trip

LONDON & PARIS

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Single room supplement: C$285.

Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris.

Spend New Year’s Eve in London.

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Eiffel Tower - Paris

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

PLUS AMSTERDAM 10 Days from C$133 per day (tour only)

VISIT 4 COUNTRIES England, France, Belgium (in transit), Netherlands Refer to page 24 for All this Included and Included Highlights.

Itinerary For Days 1-7 please see London & Paris 8 day itinerary on page 24.

DAYS 8-9: Paris to Amsterdam.

Train to Amsterdam. Check-in to your hotel. There will be plenty of time to explore Amsterdam - visit sights such as the Van Gogh museum or Anne Frank’s house and enjoy the great nightlife. (B)(B) DAY 10: Depart Amsterdam.

Time to swap addresses and say goodbye as your trip ends after breakfast. (B) Please note: You’ll travel independently by train and will be met by a Contiki Representative in Amsterdam and transferred to your hotel. Your stay in Amsterdam is unescorted.

Refer to www.contiki.com/london-amsterdam

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Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris.

Spend New Year’s Eve in London.

Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour fares from major Canadian gateways to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure.

For Travel Insurance see page 38.

Colosseum - Rome

Trevi Fountain - Rome

LONDON & PARIS

PLUS ROME 11 Days from C$134 per day (tour only)

VISIT 4 COUNTRIES England, France, Switzerland (in transit), Italy Refer to page 24 for All this Included and Included Highlights.

Itinerary For Days 1-7 please see London & Paris 8 day itinerary on page 24.

DAY 8: Paris to Rome. Further free time in Paris. In the afternoon board your overnight train to Rome. (NB: Train cabins are single sex, therefore those traveling as couples may be separated). (B) DAYS 9-10: Rome. Transfer to hotel to check-in. Enjoy two days exploring & visit sights such as the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum, Spanish Steps or St. Peter’s Basilica. (B) DAY 11: Depart Rome. Time to swap addresses and say ‘Arrivederci’ as your trip ends after breakfast. (B) Please Note: You’ll travel independently by train and will be met by a Contiki Representative in Rome and transferred to your hotel. Your stay in Rome is unescorted.

Refer to www.contiki.com/london-rome

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Depart Canada

Start London

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Single room supplement: C$365.

Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris.

Spend New Year’s Eve in London.

Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour fares from major Canadian gateways to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure.

For Travel Insurance see page 38.

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DRESDEN

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12 Days from C$118 per day (tour only) VISIT 5 COUNTRIES Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary

All this included

10 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 10.

8 nights for Berlin & Prague plus Vienna. 6 nights for Berlin & Prague. 4 nights for Vienna & Budapest.

Accommodation based on twin-share with private facilities.

Berlin to Budapest: 10 Continental breakfasts (B) and 4 threecourse dinners (D) - as per itinerary. Vienna & Budapest: 4 Continental breakfasts (B) and 2 three-course dinners (D).

Berlin & Prague: 6 Continental breakfasts (B) and 2 threecourse dinners (D). Berlin & Prague plus Vienna: 8 Continental breakfasts (B) and 3 three-course dinners (D) Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.

Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver.

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.

Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your trip price!

Berlin: See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, historic Reichstag building and the remains of the Berlin Wall Dresden: Visit the city destroyed in World War 2 & known as the ‘Florence of the north’ See the rebuilt baroque architecture of the Royal Residence, Zwinger

Fortress, Opera House and Frauenkirche Prague: Walking tour with a local guide See Hradcany Castle, Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square.

Visit the old town square and see the astronomical clock Kutná Hora: Visit this World Heritage town

DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive Berlin. Check-in to your hotel after 2pm. Meet your Tour Manager and fellow travelers at 6pm for dinner. (D) DAYS 3-4: Berlin. After our morning sightseeing tour enjoy two days exploring this amazing city. Visit the Checkpoint Charlie museum, shop on the Unter der Linden and experience where East meets West. (B)(B) DAY 5: Berlin to Prague. We visit Dresden en-route to the Czech Republic for 3 nights in Prague, the golden city built on seven hills across the River Vltava. (B,D) DAYS 6-7: Prague. Morning sightseeing, then there’s free time to stroll the cobblestoned streets of the Old Town, discover the Jewish quarter and revel in the local nightlife. (B)(B)

Vienna: Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road See the Hapsburg Palaces, St. Stephen's Cathedral and State Opera House.

Bratislava: Visit the historic old town.

See St. Martins Cathedral, Michael Gate and Baroque Tower Budapest: Sightseeing of Buda and Pest See the Castle District, Royal Palace, Church of St. Matthias, Chain Bridge and Fisherman's Bastion

DAY 8: Prague to Vienna.

Visit Kutná Hora before journeying south to Vienna, the majestic capital of Austria. Tonight after sightseeing why not check out some of the local clubs. (B,D) DAY 9: Vienna. A day to see the sights, snack on apple strudel and sip on coffee. Tonight maybe enjoy a concert. (B) DAY 10: Vienna to Budapest.

Three capital cities today! From Vienna to Slovakia's capital Bratislava with time to explore.

Then to beautiful Budapest to discover this Hungarian gem. (B,D) DAY 11: Budapest. Morning sightseeing then there’s time to visit some of the museums, shop and take a spa. Why not join us this evening for a farewell river cruise with buffet dinner? (B) DAY 12: Depart Budapest.

Time to say goodbye to your new-found friends as your trip ends after breakfast. (B) Refer to www.contiki.com/ berlin-budapest

Drinking gluwein at the markets

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Start Berlin

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Depart Canada

Start Berlin

End Tour Budapest Only

OCT 17

OCT 18

OCT 28

1485

MAR 6

MAR 7

MAR 17

OCT 24

OCT 25

NOV 4

1485

NOV 14

NOV 15

NOV 25

1459

DEC 5

DEC 6

DEC 16

1459

DEC 19

DEC 20

DEC 30

1485

DEC 26

DEC 27 †

JAN 6

1485

JAN 2

JAN 3

JAN 13

1485

JAN 9

JAN 10

JAN 20

1485

1415

Single room supplement: C$359.

• 5% Triple share reduction.

• Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.

• † Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague.

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VISIT 3 COUNTRIES Germany, Czech Republic, Austria Refer to page 26 for All this Included and Included Highlights.

Itinerary For Days 1-9 please see Days 1-9 Berlin to Budapest 12 day itinerary on page 26.

Vienna

per day (tour only)

VISIT 2 COUNTRIES

For Days 1-7 please see Days 1-7 Berlin to Budapest 12 day itinerary on page 26.

DAY 8: Depart Prague. Time to say

VIENNA & BUDAPEST

Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Refer to page 26 for All this Included and Included Highlights.

Itinerary DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive Vienna.

Check-in to your hotel after 2pm and the afternoon is yours to explore. Meet your Tour Manager and fellow travelers at 6pm for

Tour Only

Depart Canada

Start Berlin

End Vienna

Tour Only

OCT 17

OCT 18

OCT 26

1299

MAR 6

MAR 7

MAR 15

1239

OCT 24

OCT 25

NOV 2

1299

NOV 14

NOV 15

NOV 23

1279

DEC 5

DEC 6

DEC 14

1279

DEC 19

DEC 20

DEC 28

1299

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DEC 26

DEC 27 †

JAN 4

1299

JAN 2

JAN 3

JAN 11

1299

JAN 9

JAN 10

JAN 18

1299

Single room supplement: C$315.

5% Triple share reduction.

Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague.

Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour fares from major Canadian gateways to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure.

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Prague

Palace guard - Prague

Itinerary

VISIT 3 COUNTRIES

End Vienna

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Refer to page 26 for All this Included and Included Highlights.

per day (tour only)

Start Berlin

goodbye to your new-found friends as your trip ends after breakfast. (B)

Germany, Czech Republic

6 Days from C$125

All prices per person in C$

Depart Canada

Berlin

BERLIN & PRAGUE 8 Days from C$122

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dinner. This evening join us for a sightseeing tour of the Burg Ring and check out some local clubs. (D) For Days 3-6 please see Days 9-12 Berlin to Budapest 12 day itinerary on page 26.

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All prices per person in C$

Depart Canada

Start Berlin

End Prague

Tour Only

Depart Canada

Start Berlin

End Prague

Tour Only

OCT 17

OCT 18

OCT 24

1025

MAR 6

MAR 7

MAR 13

975

OCT 24

OCT 25

OCT 31

1025

NOV 14

NOV 15

NOV 21

999

DEC 5

DEC 6

DEC 12

999

DEC 19

DEC 20

DEC 26

1025

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DEC 26

DEC 27 †

JAN 2

1025

JAN 2

JAN 3

JAN 9

1025

JAN 9

JAN 10

JAN 16

1025

Single room supplement: C$245.

5% Triple share reduction.

Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague.

Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour fares from major Canadian gateways to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure.

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Parliament Building on the River Danube - Budapest

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All prices per person in C$

Depart Canada

Start Vienna

End Tour Budapest Only

Depart Canada

Start Vienna

End Tour Budapest Only

OCT 23

OCT 24

OCT 28

779

MAR 12

MAR 13

MAR 17

OCT 30

OCT 31

NOV 4

779

NOV 20

NOV 21

NOV 25

759

DEC 11

DEC 12

DEC 16

759

DEC 25

DEC 26

DEC 30

779

JAN 1

JAN 2

JAN 6

779

JAN 8

JAN 9

JAN 13

779

JAN 15

JAN 16

JAN 20

779

• • • •

745

Single room supplement: C$185.

5% Triple share reduction.

Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.

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GRETNA GREEN

LIVERPOOL YORK

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CHESTER

OXFORD WINDSOR LONDON

Places visited 1 or more nightstops

English Channel

GREAT BRITAIN per day (tour only) All this included

8 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see pages 10.

Accommodation based on twin-share with private facilities.

7 Continental breakfasts (B) and 4 threecourse dinners (D) - as per itinerary.

Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.

Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver.

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.

Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your trip price!

London: See Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London & Westminster Abbey Windsor: See Windsor Castle Oxford: Visit the University town York: Walking tour of the city Visit York Minster Northumberland National Park: See Hadrian's Wall

Edinburgh: See Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the Royal Mile Scottish Highlands: Scenic drives including the Whisky Trail and Royal Deeside Visit Loch Ness and Loch Lomond (winter departures may take a different route depending on weather)

Oxford: Walking Tour York: Evening “Ghost Walk” Edinburgh: Scottish Evening with Bagpipes & Haggis Scottish Highlands: Loch Lomond Cruise Liverpool: Cavern Club & Dinner

Itinerary

10 Days from C$127

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost).

See pages 5 for more details. Here’s a sample:

VISIT 3 COUNTRIES England Scotland Wales

DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive London. Check-in to the Hotel Imperial, then free time to explore London.

DAY 3: London to Oxford.

Driving tour of London sights before free time to explore Windsor and Oxford. (D) DAY 4: Oxford to York.

Through the Peak District and free time to enjoy York. (B,D) DAY 5: York to Edinburgh.

Stop at Hadrian's Wall then a scenic drive to Edinburgh, Scotland. (B)

DAY 6: Edinburgh. Sightseeing with an afternoon free to enjoy this wonderful city. (B,D) DAY 7: Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands. Towards the Grampian Mountains, along the Whisky Trail to the Highlands. (B,D) DAY 8: Highlands to Glasgow.

Visit Loch Ness, Mount Ben Nevis and Loch Lomond on the way to Glasgow. (B) DAY 9: Glasgow to Liverpool.

To the border town of Gretna Green, then past the Lake District to Liverpool for a Beatles Tour. (B) DAY 10: Liverpool to London.

A stop in Chester, then through Wales and back to London. (B) Refer to www.contiki.com/ britain-winter

York Cathedral

Visit and tour a whisky distillery (subject to availability) See Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain Gretna Green: Entrance to Museum and take part in an historic wedding ceremony Liverpool: See the famous sights of The Beatles on a Magical Mystery Tour with our local guide Chester: Visit the Tudor town Wales: Scenic drive through Snowdonia National Park

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End London

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OCT DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN FEB MAR

OCT DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN FEB MAR

OCT DEC DEC JAN JAN JAN FEB MAR

1335 1265 1289 1289 1289 1289 1265 1265

•

14 9 16 26 30 6 3 3

16 11 18 28 † 1 8 5 5

23 18 25 4 8 15 12 12

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• • †

Single room supplement: C$335.

Start 7.30am & end approx. 8.00pm.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Edinburgh.

For Travel Insurance see page 38.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT OFFER 1 SAVE C$59 OFFER 2 SAVE C$29 SEE PAGE 8

Danube

VENICE

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Pantheon - Rome Places visited

Po APENNINE MOUNTAINS

1 or more nightstops

PISA

FLORENCE

CORSICA

ROME VATICAN CITY

SARDINIA

ITALIAN ESPRESSO

FREE TIME

9 Days from C$123 per day (tour only) All this included

7 nights in superior tourist class hotels – see pages 10.

Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share with private facilities.

7 Continental breakfasts (B) and 4 threecourse dinners (D) - as per itinerary.

Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.

Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver.

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.

Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your trip price!

Florence skyline

VISIT 2 COUNTRIES Italy, Vatican City

Rome: Evening walking tour See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum Vatican City: See St. Peter's Basilica Venice: Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges' Palace & St. Mark's Square Murano glass-blowing & Burano lace-making demonstrations Florence: Walking tour with a local guide See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 5 for more details.

Here’s a sample: Rome: Guided Imperial Rome Tour Venice: Gondola Ride Florence: Tuscan Hills Feast with Entertainment

of Florence. In your free half day explore the shops or visit one of the many museums. (B)

Itinerary DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive Rome. Check-in to your hotel. This evening meet your Tour Manager and fellow travelers. (D) DAY 3: Rome to Venice. Over the Apennine Mountains past Bologna, home of spaghetti bolognese, to Venice. (B,D) DAY 4: Venice. Motorboat to the central islands of Venice for sightseeing and a half day free to explore. Time later for a gondola ride. (B) DAY 5: Venice to Florence.

Scenic drive to Pisa & Florence in Tuscany. (B,D) DAY 6: Florence. This morning a guided walking tour of the sights

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End Rome

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OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR

NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN JAN JAN JAN FEB MAR MAR MAR

1159 1125 1125 1125 1159 1159 1159 1159 1159 1099 1099 1099 1099 1099

24 14 28 12 19 26 29 2 9 23 13 27 6 20

25 15 29 13 20 27 † 30 †† 3 10 24 14 28 7 21

1 22 6 20 27 3 6 10 17 31 21 7 14 28

DAY 7: Florence to Rome.

Through Umbria to Rome for our sightseeing tour. (B,D) DAY 8: Rome. Full day free to explore Rome. Maybe see St. Peter's Basilica, the Spanish Steps or check out the shops. (B) DAY 9: Depart Rome. Final farewells to your new-found friends as your trip ends after breakfast. (B) Please note: For your convenience, days 2 and 9 have been structured to allow you to start and finish the trip without requiring extra nights of accommodation.

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• • • † †† •

Single room supplement: C$405.

5% Triple share reduction.

Start 7.30am & end approx. 8.00pm.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice.

Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour fares from major Canadian gateways to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure.

For Travel Insurance see page 38.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT OFFER 1 SAVE C$55 OFFER 2 SAVE C$29 SEE PAGE 8

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Adriatic Sea

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Colosseum - Rome

SIMPLY ITALY 13 Days from C$129

VISIT 2 COUNTRIES Italy, Vatican City

per day (tour only)

11 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 10.

Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share with private facilities.

11 Continental breakfasts (B) and 6 three-course dinners (D) as per itinerary.

Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.

Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver.

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.

Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your trip price!

Naples: See the Bay of Naples Sorrento: Scenic coastal drive Capri: Visit the Isle of Capri Chianti region: Local wine tasting

Florence: Walking tour with a local guide See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry and Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration

Pisa: See the Leaning Tower Cinque Terre: Visit Monterosso, Riomaggiore, Portovenere and La Spezia Train along the scenic coast

“

“

All this included

“Via del Corso in Rome is Europe’s best shopping street. Pick up fashion that no one back home will have yet!”

Natalie Moran Contiki Tour Manager

Verona: See Juliet's Balcony and the Roman Arena

Milan: See the Duomo, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and La Scala Opera House

Venice: Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges' Palace and St. Mark's Square Murano glass-blowing and Burano lace-making demonstrations

Lake Garda: Visit Sirmione

Rome: See Piazza Venezia, Trevi

Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum and Roman Forum Vatican City: See St. Peter's Basilica

Florence

FREE TIME

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Places visited 1 or more nightstops

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost).

See page 5 for more details. Here’s a sample:

MILAN

VENICE

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BOLOGNA

LA SPEZIA

APENNINE MOUNTAINS

CINQUE TERRE PISA

FLORENCE Adriatic Sea CORSICA

ROME VATICAN CITY POMPEII

SORRENTO

ISLE OF CAPRI

SARDINIA

Gondola Ride - Venice

Itinerary DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive Rome. Check-in to your hotel after 2pm. This evening meet your Tour Manager and fellow travelers for dinner. (D) DAY 3: Rome to Sorrento. Past Naples and Mt. Vesuvius to Pompeii and Sorrento. (B) DAY 4: Capri Excursion. Visit the Isle of Capri to enjoy the scenery, view the Marina Piccola and explore the shops. (B,D) DAY 5: Sorrento to Florence. Past Tivoli, home of the Pope's Villa D'Este, to Tuscany's Chianti region and Florence. (B,D) DAY 6: Florence. This morning a guided walking tour of the sights of Florence. In your free half day explore the shops or visit one of the many museums. (B) DAY 7: Florence to La Spezia.

Free time in Pisa and the spectacular towns of the Cinque Terre region. (B,D) DAY 8: La Spezia to Milan. Through the Apennine Mountains to Milan, in

the heart of the Po River Valley. A free afternoon to shop for Italian fashion or relax in a cafe overlooking the Duomo. (B,D) DAY 9: Milan to Venice. Free time at Sirmione on Lake Garda in Italy's lake district. Then to Verona, home of Romeo and Juliet, before arriving in Venice. (B) DAY 10: Venice. Travel to the central islands of Venice for sightseeing and a half day free to explore. Time later for a Gondola ride. (B) DAY 11: Venice to Rome. A stop in Bologna, home of spaghetti bolognese, en-route to the Eternal City, Rome. (B,D) DAY 12: Rome. Full day free to explore Rome. See the Sistine Chapel, the Spanish Steps or check out the shops. (B) DAY 13: Depart Rome. Final farewells to your new found friends as your trip ends after breakfast. (B) Please note: For your convenience, days 2 and 13 have been structured to allow you to start and finish the trip without requiring extra nights of accommodation.

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National Monument of Victor Emmanuel II - Rome

Enjoy Europe’s amazing art

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Start Rome

End Rome

Tour Only

Depart Canada

Start Rome

End Rome

Tour Only

MAR 14

MAR 15

MAR 26

1675

OCT 18

OCT 19

OCT 30

1759

NOV 8

NOV 9

NOV 20

1699

NOV 22

NOV 23

DEC 4

1699

DEC 6

DEC 7

DEC 18

1699

DEC 20

DEC 21 †

JAN 1

1759

DEC 27

DEC 28 ††

JAN 8

1759

• • • † ††

JAN 1

JAN 2

JAN 13

1759

For Travel Insurance see page 38.

JAN 3

JAN 4

JAN 15

1759

JAN 17

JAN 18

JAN 29

1759

FEB 7

FEB 8

FEB 19

1675

FEB 28

MAR 1

MAR 12

1675

MAR 7

MAR 8

MAR 19

1675

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Single room supplement: C$519.

5% Triple share reduction.

Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT OFFER 1 SAVE C$85 OFFER 2 SAVE C$45 SEE PAGE 8

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Rome: Guided Imperial Rome Tour Pompeii: Entrance & Guided Tour of the Ancient City Florence: Tuscan Hills Feast with Entertainment Venice: Gondola Ride

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Colosseum - Rome

MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS Travel from MADRID TO ROME or ROME TO MADRID; this itinerary operates in both directions.

14 Days from C$119

VISIT 5 COUNTRIES Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City

All this included

“

12 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 10.

Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share with private facilities.

12 Continental breakfasts (B) and 6 three-course dinners (D) - as per itinerary.

Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.

Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver.

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.

Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your trip price!

Madrid: Tour of the Royal Palace with a local guide (Tour of the Royal Palace may be substituted with a tour of the Prado if the Palace is closed for an official state function) Zaragoza: See the monumental Cathedral

Barcelona: See Gaudi's Art Nouveau Cathedral & the 1992 Olympic Games complex Walk through the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla Avignon: See the Papal Palace Aix-en-Provence: See the Cours Mirabelle

French Riviera: Visit a French Perfumery Scenic Drive along the Riviera coast Visit Monaco & see the Royal Palace Visit a Monte Carlo casino Cinque Terre: Visit Monterosso and Portovenere

“The perfect European fé morning is sitting in a ca having a cappuccino and watching the world go by!”

Michael Kennett Contiki Tour Manager

See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration

San Gimignano: Visit the medieval town

Pisa: See the Leaning Tower

Rome: See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum

Florence: Walking tour with a local guide

Vatican City: See St. Peter's Basilica

Train along the scenic coast

“

per day (tour only)

Monte Carlo Casino

Danube

Po

AVIGNON

CINQUE TERRE

PISA/LA SPEZIA

AIX-EN PROVENCE

FLORENCE TUSCANY MONACO

SAN GIMIGNANO

FRENCH RIVIERA Mediterranean Sea

ZARAGOZA

ROME

Regional

PYRÉNÉES MOUNTAINS

VATICAN CITY

BARCELONA MADRID

FREE TIME ...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See page 5 for more details. Here’s a sample: Madrid: Guided Tour of the Valley of the Fallen Barcelona: Flamenco Show & Dinner French Riviera: Monaco Dinner Evening Florence: Nightclub Rome: Guided Imperial Rome Tour

Start Madrid Itinerary

Past vineyards to Provence's City of the Popes, Avignon. (B,D)

Florence. In your free half day explore the shops or visit one of the many museums. (B) DAY 12: Florence to Rome. To the medieval town of San Gimignano with free time to explore. Through Umbria to Rome for our sightseeing tour. (B) DAY 13: Rome. Full day free to explore Rome. Maybe see the treasures of the Vatican City, the Spanish Steps or check out the shops. (B) DAY 14: Depart Rome. Final farewells to your new-found friends as your trip ends after breakfast. (B)

DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive Madrid. Check-in to your hotel. This evening meet your Tour Manager and fellow passengers. (D)

DAY 7: Avignon to French Riviera.

This morning we travel to Aix-EnProvence, home of Paul Cezanne.

Then past Cannes, home to the film festival, en route to the French Riviera. Tonight Monaco and Monte Carlo. (B)

DAY 3: Madrid. Sightseeing with a guided tour of the Royal Palace then a half day free to explore this capital city. (B)

DAY 8: French Riviera. A whole day to relax – maybe shop for some French fashion. (B,D)

DAY 4: Madrid to Barcelona. Across the plains of La Mancha, to Zaragoza then on to the Mediterranean Sea and Barcelona. (B,D)

DAY 9: French Riviera to Pisa. Past Genoa to visit the towns of Cinque Terre, then on to Pisa to enjoy the nightlife. (B,D)

DAY 5: Barcelona. Morning sightseeing tour. Free time to follow in the footsteps of Columbus or Picasso.

Chance to experience Flamenco dancing tonight. (B)

DAY 10: Pisa to Florence. Free time this morning in Pisa, then through Tuscany to Florence. A chance to learn about Florentine leathercraft and shop for silver and gold. (B,D)

DAY 6: Barcelona to Avignon. Past the Pyrénées Mountains in to France.

DAY 11: Florence. This morning a guided walking tour of the sights of

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DAY 7: La Spezia to French Riviera.

Scenic drive along the Italian coastline, past Genoa to the French Riviera. (B,D) DAY 8: French Riviera. A whole day to relax – maybe shop for some French fashion. (B) DAY 9: French Riviera to Avignon.

Past Cannes, home to the film festival.

Free time in Aix-en-Provence, home of Paul Cezanne, and Avignon, City of the Popes. (B,D) DAY 10: Avignon to Barcelona. Past the Pyrénées Mountains and vineyards to Barcelona. (B,D) DAY 11: Barcelona. Morning sightseeing tour. Free time to follow in the footsteps of Columbus or Picasso.

Chance to experience Flamenco dancing tonight. (B) DAY 12: Barcelona to Madrid. Past the cathedral city of Zaragoza and on to Madrid. (B,D) DAY 13: Madrid. Sightseeing with a guided tour of the Royal Palace then a half day free to explore this capital city. (B) DAY 14: Depart Madrid. Final farewells to your new-found friends as your trip ends after breakfast. (B)

Please note: This tour stays overnight in La Spezia and visits Pisa.

Start Rome Itinerary DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive Rome. Check-in to your hotel. This evening meet your Tour Manager and fellow passengers. Enjoy an evening sightseeing tour.

DAY 3: Rome. Full day free to explore Rome. Maybe see the treasures of the Vatican City, the Spanish Steps or check out the shops. (B) DAY 4: Rome to Florence.

Through Umbria to Tuscany's San Gimignano with free time to explore this medieval town, before continuing on to Florence. (B,D) DAY 5: Florence. This morning a guided walking tour of the sights of Florence. In your free half day explore the shops or visit one of the many museums. (B) DAY 6: Florence to La Spezia. Visit Pisa to see the Leaning Tower, then on to the beautiful villages of the Cinque Terre. (B,D)

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Rome

Tour Only

NOV 1

NOV 13

1689

DEC 5

DEC 6

DEC 18

1689

JAN 9

JAN 10

JAN 22

1745

MAR 6

MAR 7

MAR 19

1665

• • • •

Single room supplement: C$615.

5% Triple share reduction.

Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.

Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour fares from major Canadian gateways to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure.

For Travel Insurance see page 38.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT

For your convenience, days 2 and 14 have been structured to allow you to start and finish the tour without requiring extra nights of accommodation.

Clubbing in Europe

End

Madrid

OCT 31

Please note: This tour stays overnight in Pisa.

For your convenience, days 2 and 14 have been structured to allow you to start and finish the tour without requiring extra nights of accommodation.

Start

OFFER 1 SAVE C$85 OFFER 2 SAVE C$45 SEE PAGE 8

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NOV 1

1689

NOV 23

NOV 24

DEC 6

1689

DEC 28

DEC 29 †

JAN 10

1745

FEB 22

FEB 23

MAR 7

1665

Single room supplement: C$615.

5% Triple share reduction.

Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence.

Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour fares from major Canadian gateways to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure.

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EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT OFFER 1 SAVE C$85 OFFER 2 SAVE C$45 SEE PAGE 8

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Rhone

1 or more nightstops

LIGURIA

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Seville

1 or more nightstops

ZARAGOZA

Regional

MADRID

BARCELONA

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TOLEDO

VALENCIA CORDOBA

SEVILLE

GRANADA Mediterranean Sea COSTA DEL SOL

COSTA BLANCA

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See page 5 for more details.

Here’s a sample:

GIBRALTAR

SPANISH SPREE

Madrid: Castilian Dinner Barcelona: Flamenco Show & Dinner

per day (tour only) VISIT 2 COUNTRIES Spain, Gibraltar All this included

11 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 10.

Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share with private facilities.

11 Continental breakfasts (B) and 6 three-course dinners (D) - as per itinerary.

Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.

Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver.

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.

Ferry transport as per itinerary.

Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your trip price!

Madrid: Tour of the Royal Palace with a local guide (Tour of the Royal Palace may be substituted with a tour of the Prado if the Palace is closed for an official state function) See the Gran Via, the Puerta del Sol & Plaza de Espana Toledo: See the Alcazar Fortress and Gothic Cathedral Cordoba: Visit the Mosque of the Caliphs

Seville: See the Torre del Oro, the Cathedral, Alcazar & Plaza de Espana Gibraltar: Visit the rock that is still under the Sovereignty of the British Costa del Sol: Scenic drive past Marbella and Malaga Granada: Guided visit of the Alhambra Palace Valencia: See the medieval Cathedral & belltower

Granada: Tour of Albaicin & La Cartuja Districts

Itinerary

13 Days from C$127

FREE TIME

Barcelona: See Gaudi's Art Nouveau Cathedral & the 1992 Olympic Games complex Walk through the Gothic Quarter and La Rambla Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive Madrid. Check-in to your hotel. This evening meet your Tour Manager and fellow passengers. (D) DAY 3: Madrid. Sightseeing with a guided tour of the Royal Palace then a half day free to explore this capital city. (B) DAY 4: Madrid to Cordoba.

Through the plains of La Mancha to Toledo, home to El Greco for free time, then to Cordoba in the heart of Andalusia. (B,D) DAY 5: Cordoba to Seville.

Sightseeing and free time in Cordoba this morning before we travel to the capital of Andalusia, Seville. (B,D) DAY 6: Seville. An opportunity to visit the tomb of Christopher Columbus and the Giralda.

Explore the Plaza de Toros and try some Tapas. (B) DAY 7: Seville to Granada. To Gibraltar for free time then along the scenic Costa del Sol and inland to Granada. (B,D) DAY 8: Granada. Sightseeing with a half day free to enjoy this

typical Spanish town. Maybe stroll through the narrow streets inhabited by the Moors many years ago. (B) DAY 9: Granada to Valencia.

We make our way to the Orange Blossom Coast and its capital, Valencia. Orientation tour including the medieval Cathedral, home to the Holy Grail. (B) DAY 10: Valencia to Barcelona. Coastal drive to Barcelona for a city tour including the Sagrada Familia and Monjuic. (B,D) DAY 11: Barcelona. Morning sightseeing with a half day free to follow in Columbus or Picasso's footsteps. Tonight explore one of Europe's liveliest cities. (B) DAY 12: Barcelona to Madrid.

Past the cathedral city of Zaragoza and on to Madrid. (B,D) DAY 13: Depart Madrid. Final farewells to your new found friends as your trip ends after breakfast. (B) Please note: For your convenience, days 2 and 13 have been structured to allow you to start and finish the trip without requiring extra nights of accommodation.

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CODE: WWEH WINTER 08/09 All prices per person in C$ Depart Canada

Start

End

Madrid

Madrid

Tour Only

OCT NOV DEC DEC JAN FEB MAR

OCT NOV DEC DEC JAN FEB MAR

OCT DEC DEC JAN JAN FEB MAR

1725 1665 1725 1725 1725 1645 1645

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14 25 19 29 13 10 17

15 26 20 30 † 14 11 18

26 7 31 10 25 22 29

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Single room supplement: C$575.

5% Triple share reduction.

Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.

Spend New Year’s Eve in Madrid.

Travel Insurance see page 38.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT OFFER 1 SAVE C$85 OFFER 2 SAVE C$45 SEE PAGE 8

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FREE TIME z ue fS lf o Gu

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See page 5 for more details.

Here’s a sample:

The Nile

Aswan: Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel

LUXOR

ESNA

Giza: Pyramid Sound and Light Show

Red Sea

EDFU KOM OMBO Places visited

ASWAN

1 or more nightstops

Lake Nassar

EGYPT & THE NILE

Itinerary

9 Days from C$128 per day (tour only) VISIT 1 COUNTRY Egypt All this included

2 nights in superior tourist class hotels, 3 nights Nile Cruise, 2 overnight trains in twin-berth sleeper couchette: Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo - see pages 10.

Accommodation based on twin-share with private facilities.

7 Continental breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) and 6 three-course dinners (D) - as per itinerary.

Local taxes and service charges.

Experienced, professional Egyptian Tour Manager & Driver.

Coach transfers.

Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive Cairo. Meet your fellow travelers tonight in the hotel at 7pm.

DAY 3: Cairo to Aswan. Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum, then to Giza to see the Pyramids. (B,D) DAY 4: Nile Cruise - Aswan.

Sightseeing and free time to explore. (B,L,D) DAY 5: Nile Cruise - Aswan to Edfu. A chance to visit Abu Simbel before sailing to Edfu via Kom Ombo. (B,L,D) DAY 6: Nile Cruise - Edfu to Luxor. Sailing and visit to the Temple of Edfu. (B,L,D)

DAY 7: Luxor to Cairo. We visit the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Karnak. Then we board our overnight train to Cairo. (B,D) DAY 8: Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid and Citadel before free time for bargain hunting in the bazaar. (B,D) DAY 9: Depart Cairo. Time for farewells as your trip ends after breakfast. (B) Please note: For your convenience, days 2 and 9 have been structured to allow you to start and finish the tour without requiring extra nights of accommodation.

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The Nile Cruise

Cruise the Nile on a superb ship featuring luxury cabins, all with private shower, WC, TV and air-conditioning.

Cruise Amenities

Swimming pool Sun deck Gift shop Disco

Restaurant

Lounge

Bars CODE: WTEG WINTER 08/09

Included Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your trip price!

Cairo: Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum Shopping at the Khan El Khalili bazaar Visit the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Sultan Husan Mosque

Giza: Guided tour of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx Aswan: View the Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam Felucca sailing See the Botanical Gardens

Nile Cruise: View Kom Ombo, the temple of two gods Edfu: Visit Temple to Horus Esna: Visit the Temple of Khnum Luxor: Guided tour through the Valley of the Kings See the Colossos of Memnon Guided visit of the Temple of Karnak

All prices per person in C$ Depart Canada

Start

End

Cairo

Cairo

Tour Only

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Single room supplement: C$345.

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Start 7.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.

OCT NOV DEC DEC JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR

OCT NOV DEC DEC JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR

OCT NOV DEC JAN JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR

1209 1149 1169 1169 1169 1169 1149 1149 1149

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Spend New Year’s Eve on a Nile Cruise.

•

17 14 19 26 2 16 6 20 6

18 15 20 27 † 3 17 7 21 7

25 22 27 3 10 24 14 28 14

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EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT OFFER 1 SAVE C$59 OFFER 2 SAVE C$29 SEE PAGE 8

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SAKKARA

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GIZA

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Ski Austria

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SKI AUSTRIA 1 & 2 week ski packages including return coach transfers from London to Hopfgarten, accommodation & breakfast C$615 Take the idyllic resort town of Hopfgarten in Austria, combine it with snow and a bunch of 18-35’s, mix in a range of activities & nightlife and we’ll guarantee great fun from the moment you arrive to the minute you leave.

Hit the slopes with Contiki for an unforgettable experience, staying in the heart of the Austrian Alps in a traditional Tyrolean village. Hopfgarten is part of the ‘Ski Welt’ region offering 250km (155 miles) of runs, surrounded by the perfect mountain backdrop. It's a great place for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, with English speaking instructors and the latest gear for hire to help make your holiday totally easy.

Plus there's plenty of activities to keep the party going day and night. Try a tandem paraglide, enjoy a sleigh ride, go ice-skating or venture off to see one of the 3 famous Tyrolean towns; Salzburg, Innsbruck or Kitzbühel. After dark there’s plenty of aprés ski activities to enjoy like outdoor schnaps stands, lively bars and late night clubs.

Ice Skating

Hopfgarten

SKI AUSTRIA WINTER 08/09 Accommodation Travel Option Tour Code No. of Nights

STAY IN CONTIKI’S CHALET Located at the foot of the Hohe Salve Mountain, Hopfgarten is everything you’d expect a ski resort in the Austrian Tyrol to be - traditional fairy-tale wooden chalets cluster around a twin turreted church, snow-laden fir trees nestle beneath the impressive Austrian Alps. You’ll enjoy staying in Gasthof Schöneck, Contiki's very own authentic chalet complete with our friendly experienced Contiki Resort team.

Our prices are based on quad-share with a number of twin rooms including private facilities available for a small supplement. If you’re travelling alone, we’ll arrange for you to share a room with someone of the same sex for no extra cost. Prices also include an extensive hot continental breakfast buffet daily.

SKI PACKAGES Contiki’s got you great deals on lessons (private or group), ski and equipment hire, so all you need to bring is yourself – we can organize the rest!

GETTING TO HOPFGARTEN You can get to Hopfgarten either by Contiki coach from London or by flying to Munich, Salzburg or Innsbruck and making your own way from the airport to the village which is easy. Check out www.contiki.com/ski for all the details on getting there.

Find more info at contiki.com/ski

Meal Option Coach Dep. London December 19 26 January 2 9 16 23 30 February 6 13 20 27 †† Twin-share supp.

7 & 14 days *Half Board supp.

5 & 10 nights

Gasthof Schöneck † Quad share Coach Coach C7SWD 14SWD 7 14

(6 days ski) (13 days ski)

B&B C$

B&B C$

679

1189

615

1085

615

1085

615

N/A

45

85

85

165

Please note: if you wish to make your own travel arrangements & not take the coach transfer from/to London, you will receive a reduction of C$35 each way on the above price.

• Departures in resort over Christmas and New Year will have included dinners on nights in accordance with seasonal celebrations. † Subject to guest numbers, additional accommodation within the village may be used. †† Please note this departure date is for one week only.

• Prices are per person and based on land only.

SKI EXTRAS No. of nights

7

14

(6 days ski) (13 days ski)

Ski Pass

300

519

Equipment Hire (skis, boots & poles or board & boots)

79

155

Ski Lessons (5 days for 4hrs/day)

185

185

Ski Lessons (3 days for 4hrs/day)

165

165

Snowboard Lessons (5 days for 2hrs/day)

185

185

Snowboard Lessons (3 days for 2hrs/day)

149

149

Ski & Snowboard Lessons (3 days ski for 4hrs per day & 3 days snowboard for 2hrs per day)

259

259

• Contiki have negotiated favourable rates for your ski extras which can be booked in advance through your travel agent or Contiki. If you prefer you can book and pay for these in resort. Prices may have fluctuated due to currency movements between the time of this brochure going to press and your arrival in resort.

• Please note: The Contiki package operates from Saturday to Saturday. The dates listed above are the dates that the coach departs London.

• Please note: Credit cards are not accepted in resort.

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Departure Points This section provides details on where your winter Contiki trip will depart from and how to get there.

We’ve included departure times for trips starting in London and details of who our local agents are for trips that begin in other destinations. You’ll also find this information on your travel documents.

LONDON DEPARTURES Tours depart from the Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1 between 6.45am and 7.30am and normally return between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. For all tours please see your day-by-day itinerary and Travellers Guide information book, which will be sent with your final documents, for details of your pre-departure meeting and confirmed departure time.

Getting there: All airports in Berlin are serviced by public transport. Take a train to the city centre and change onto the U-Bahn (U5). Get off the train at Samariterstrasse station and the hotel is a 2 minute walk.

ROME DEPARTURES The Mediterranean Highlights (Rome to Madrid) tour departs from: Roma Park Hotel, Via della Caffarelleta 114, 00179, Rome, Italy.

Tel: +39 06 7835 9552

CAIRO DEPARTURES The Egypt and the Nile tour departs from: Oasis Hotel, Beginning of Cairo/Alexandria Desert Road, Cairo, Egypt. Tel: +202 383 2777

NB: Accommodation in London on the last night of your tour is not included, but can be booked prior to departure (see page 11). In London you must report and check-in with the Contiki representative at the Royal National Hotel at least thirty minutes before your tour departs.

Getting there: If you have provided Contiki with your flight details at least 7 days in advance, our local representative will be in the arrivals hall holding a Contiki sign. You will then be escorted to the complimentary transfer coach. Due to different flight arrival times, you may need to wait in the airport for up to one hour for a transfer. Should you miss the agent, please make your own way to the hotel.

Getting there: Please see Rome transfers section below for details of transfers that you can pre-book.

Alternatively, to make your own way, from Fiumicino airport catch a train to Piramide (cost approximately e7) and then catch a taxi to your hotel (cost approximately e7). Directly by taxi it will cost approximately e40 - 60.

SKI VACATIONS Ski holidays by coach depart on Friday from the Royal National Hotel (see address under ‘London Departures’) at 7.00pm and return on Saturday at around 11.00pm.

BERLIN DEPARTURES The Berlin to Budapest, Berlin, Prague & Vienna and Berlin & Prague tours depart from: Best Western City Ost, Frankfurter Allee 57-59, 10247, Berlin, Germany.

Tel: +49 30 7202 2100

MADRID DEPARTURES The Spanish Spree & Mediterranean Highlights (Madrid to Rome) tours depart from: Hotel Florida Norte Madrid, Paseo de la Florida, 5 28008, Madrid, Spain Tel: +34 91 542 8300 Getting there: From Madrid airport, take a taxi directly to the hotel – approximately e35.

The Simply Italy and Italian Espresso tours depart from: Hotel Giglio dell’Opera, Via Principe Amedeo N°14, 00185, Rome, Italy.

Tel: +39 06 484401 & 4880219 Getting there: Please see Rome transfers section below for details of transfers that you can pre-book.

Alternatively, to make your own way, from Fiumicino Airport, take the Leonardo Express train for Termini central station (travel time 35 minutes, approximately e11). Once at Termini station it is a short walk to the hotel.

Please consult a local map or the hotel website for further information. Directly by taxi it will cost approximately e60.

Rome transfers: Transfers from Rome's Fiumicino Airport are available only at the time of booking.

One way: C$30, Return: C$60.

Please speak with Contiki for full details. You will be sent a voucher with your travel documents to present at the counter of Airport Shuttle who are located in the Terminal B Arrivals hall of Rome Fiumicino Airport. Due to different flight arrival times, you may need to wait in the airport for the next shuttle service.

VIENNA DEPARTURES The Vienna & Budapest tour departs from: The Hotel Prinz Eugen, Wiedner Gurtel, Vienna 1040.

Tel: +43 (01) 505 1741.

Getting there: From Vienna Airport the City Air Terminal bus (cost approximately e6) will take you to the city centre/South Railway Station (Südbahnhof) in about 20 minutes.

The hotel is opposite the station.

Alternatively a taxi direct from the airport to the hotel will cost approximately e40-e45.

IMPORTANT NOTE All the above hotels are subject to change. Please check your documentation for final details. Don’t pack your passport in your suitcase.

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What’s included?

• Coach, train, and ferry transport as specified.

• Accommodation, breakfast and evening meals as detailed on pages 3 & 10 and under ‘All this included’ on tour pages.

• Sightseeing as detailed under ‘Included Highlights’ on tour pages.

Unless specified, entrance fees are not included.

• Experienced crew as detailed on page 3 and on tour pages.

What’s not included?

• • • •

Airfares Personal expense money.

Visas, personal insurance, medical fees.

Sightseeing, visits and entrance fees other than those specified on tour pages.

• Optional excursions and activities such as white water rafting, gondola rides etc.

• Lunches (unless specified under “All this included”, some dinners and all meals on ferry crossings.

Will I get more information?

Upon receipt of final payment, you’ll receive a copy of Contiki’s ‘Travellers Guide’ – an information book about your holiday. You’ll also receive a comprehensive day-by-day itinerary including full details and costs of all optional excursions available on your tour.

Your FREE Contiki Document Wallet* will be sent to you with your travel documents. It’s a safe place for your tickets and passports, something you’ll want to keep and use again. * Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative travel accessory for the Contiki Document Wallet.

How much money do I need?

We recommend small denominations in a European currency to begin your trip, in Euro or Pounds Sterling. You’ll need to allow enough money to cover lunches, some dinners, souvenirs, shopping, drinks, optional excursions

and activities, entrance fees to some attractions and evening entertainment.

Please do not depend solely on a credit/debit card for cash.

Brochure authenticity We have put a great deal of effort into producing this brochure. The information given and literature produced by Contiki has been compiled with care and is published in good faith. Sometimes, because of circumstances outside our control, we have to alter some excursions due to seasonal closing or repairs to buildings, etc., especially early or late in the season. If this happens, alternative excursions will be arranged.

How much luggage can I bring?

On our tours, luggage is restricted to a maximum suitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29" x 20" x 10") and maximum weight of 20 kg (44lbs) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the coach with you.

NO EXTERNAL METAL FRAME BACKPACKS PLEASE, their bulky shape makes coach packing difficult.

Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on tour.

On Ski Holidays you may bring one pair of ski boots and skis or a snowboard.

Any luggage over the restricted size or amount can be stored with Contiki in London at a nominal charge. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk and baggage insurance is strongly recommended.

Do I need vaccinations?

At the time this brochure went to press (July 2008), no vaccinations were necessary. However, it is wise to check up-to-date information with your travel agent prior to departure.

Don’t forget to bring with you any medication that you may require en route, eg. antihistamines, antibiotics.

Contiki travel protection plan The Contiki Difference: THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Must-Have Insurance Benefits & “Any-Reason” Cancellation Flexibility

ONLY $139 FOR ANY TOUR IN THIS BROCHURE REGARDLESS OF DURATION OR PRICE Enjoy comprehensive coverage during your vacation. Rely on Contiki’s Travel Protection Plan for peace of mind! Contiki’s Travel Protection Plan is designed exclusively for you to ensure your protection in the event that an unforeseen incident occurs, or your plans need to change, for any reason.

TRAVEL WITH PEACE OF MIND TRIP CANCELLATION - Reimbursement of nonrefundable cancellation charges imposed by Contiki Holidays, or the additional costs you may incur as a result of a change in the per-person occupancy rate of prepaid travel arrangements if a traveling companion cancels his/her trip for a covered reason and you do not cancel.

TRIP INTERRUPTION - Reimbursement of unused, non-refundable land or sea expenses prepaid to Contiki Holidays and/or the airfare paid, less the value of applied credit from an unused original return travel ticket, to return home or rejoin the original land/sea arrangements (limited to the cost of one-way economy airfare by scheduled carrier, from the point of destination to the point of origin shown on the original travel tickets).

“ANY-REASON” CANCELLATION WAIVER PROVIDED BY CONTIKI HOLIDAYS - 100% reimbursement of cancellation charges in the form of a Contiki Holidays future travel certificate should you cancel your tour more than 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure for any reason not covered by the travel protection plan provisions. Cancellation charges are reimbursed to you in the form of Contiki Holidays Travel Certificates allowing you a 1-year credit to travel with us at a later date!

Please note that to be eligible for the “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, you must enroll and pay for the plan within 2 days of your initial trip deposit, the certificate is valid for one year, is non-transferable and non-refundable and may not be redeemed for cash.

Future travel certificates do not include airfare cancellation charges for air arrangements unless those arrangements were provided by Contiki Holidays.

ADDITIONAL SECURITY WHILE TRAVELING Once you depart for your trip, the Travel Protection Plan provides coverage for reimbursement should you incur expenses due to a travel or baggage delay, lost baggage, emergency medical evacuation and medical expenses. It also includes access to 24-Hour Traveler’s Emergency Assistance Services and up to $100,000 of Air Travel Accident benefits.

AND MORE...PREFERRED BENEFITS DOUBLE YOUR EMERGENCY EVACUATION COVERAGE AND GAIN TERRORISM COVERAGE FOR ONLY $39 ADDITIONAL PER PERSON PLEASE NOTE: This is a just a brief summary of coverage and services.

Certain limitations and exclusions do exist, including a pre-existing condition exclusion and exclusion for some conditions such as mental/nervous disorders and normal pregnancies. To waive out of the pre-existing condition exclusion you must purchase the plan within 2 days of your initial trip payment and be medically capable of travel on the day you purchase the plan. To receive more information, ask your travel agent for a Description of Coverage, view it on our website at WWW.CONTIKI.COM or call the program administrator, BerkelyCare, at (866) 580-4871.

The travel insurance benefits described are underwritten by Virginia Surety, policy number HTP03177. The trip cancellation provision takes effect upon receipt of payment; all other provisions take effect upon departure. This coverage is provided in excess of all other valid and collectible insurance or indemnity and shall apply only after such other benefits have been paid.

Security Contiki has been running tours for young people since 1962 and in all countries where Contiki operates we fully comply with local travel industry laws. All your money is held in a Trust Account until the time of travel to comply with Canadian Travel Industry Regulations.

Contiki is a member of the Alliance of Canadian Travel Associations (ACTA), the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) and the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO).

Where will I stay?

Do I need Visas?

TOURING HOLIDAYS:

While Canadian citizens do not require visas for most countries in Europe there are some countries such as Russia, Jordan, Turkey and Egypt that do require Canadians to obtain visas. Depending on your citizenship, you may require a visa to enter certain countries included in your tour. You are fully responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your tour. Contiki is not legally permitted to knowingly allow anybody who does not have a valid visa to join a tour. Consult your travel agent to determine which visas you require and how to obtain them.

Multiple Entry Visas. Some of our tours enter a country more than once. If you require a visa for that country, it must be a Multiple Entry Visa if you are travelling on the following tour:

Tour Name . . .Countries entered twice

Important:

Eur. Magic (p.12-13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .France

1. Visas can take up to six weeks and a fee is normally charged.

Eur. Discovery (p.14-15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .France Eur. Encounter (p.16-17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .France Eur. Inspiration (p.18-19) . . . . . . . . . . . . .France Eur. Vista (p.20-21) . . . . . .France (3 times), Italy, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austria, Germany Winter Wanderer (p.22-23) . . . .France (3 times), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austria, Germany Berlin to Budapest (p.26) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austria Spanish Spree (p.34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spain Ski Austria by Coach (p.36) . . . . . . . . .Germany, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .France

2. Failure to obtain all necessary visas could cause you to miss part of your tour and will result in you incurring considerable expense and inconvenience.

3. It is better to apply for all visas through your travel agent before you leave home.

Your travel agent will contact Contiki for full details.

4. Contiki will provide you with Visa contacts from our London base at the Royal National Hotel, if necessary.

N.B. European Magic (p.12-13) - If you require a visa for Austria, you will need a Transit Visa.

Accommodation is in superior tourist class hotels, special resorts, ships and trains.

These are described on page 10 and on individual tour pages. On trains in Egypt, two people share a two-berth couchette and facilities are shared. Other train journeys are as detailed in individual itineraries. On overnight ferries, 2/4- berth cabins with facilities are provided. Depending on the numbers and configuration on your tour, availability of singles can sometimes be limited in some locations. Due to the environmental and historical constraints imposed by local authorities, rooms in the Victorian section of the Mt Pilatus complex do not have private facilities. Any tour staying overnight on Mt Pilatus may be accommodated in this section if space is limited. On certain occasions, alternative hotels to those listed in this brochure may be used. Whilst it is the Company’s intention to use hotels of a similar standard and location, no liability can be accepted for any variation of either.

SKI HOLIDAYS: See page 36 for details of accommodation in Austria.

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

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. Travel agency cheques must be received within 7 business days from the date payment is called in.

2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your departure from Canada, the full cost of the vacation will be payable immediately on booking and we reserve the right to provide all travel documents at the vacation 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.

2.6 Your authorization to use your Credit Card number for deposit and/or final payment indicates your compliance with our booking conditions, whether or not you have actually signed the appropriate draft. Verbal authorization of the use of your Credit Card confirms your reservation.

MasterCard, Visa and American Express are accepted.

Credit Card payments are not accepted for group bookings. A signed sales draft is required. If you wish to change a credit card payment after it has been processed, change fees will apply. For security purposes, we are required to collect the passenger’s credit card billing address as well as the customer verification code.

3. IF YOU CANCEL 3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki.

3.2 If you cancel, your deposit will not be refunded nor can it be credited to any other booking.

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 vacation price and is calculated as follows: PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE Number of days prior to as % of total price tour commencement 45 days or more notice The non-refundable deposit plus the Travel Protection Plan’s insurance premium is forfeited 44-22 days: 25% 21-8 days: 30% 7-1 days: 50% Day of departure: 100% Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the tour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of any vacation 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.

3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to and after your tour or resort booking, such as pre and post accommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellation fee.

3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.

3.6 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 will be in addition to the above cancellation charges. In some cases, airline tickets are 100% non refundable.

4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING 4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish to change to an alternate departure date or you wish to change to a different Contiki vacation, you may do so subject to availability and provided the new vacation date is also in this brochure.

4.2 A fee of C$30 per person will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed unless the change increases the value of the booking. A change of tour date or tour itinerary within 45 days of departure date will be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier tour departure of equivalent or greater value in which case a C$30 per person amendment fee will be charged.

5. VACATION DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included in the price. No allowance or refund can be made for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc are closed. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place.

Meals may vary in style.

5.2 Contiki holidays are specifically designed and marketed for those in the 18 through 35 age group.

Consequently the facilities and activities on a Contiki vacation are not appropriate to persons outside this age bracket. If you have a question regarding the age groups, you are welcome to discuss this with a member of the Contiki staff.

5.3 Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Contiki tours, but Contiki is not responsible for the failure of any of its contractors, sub contractors, or employees to provide such special needs or services, including wheelchair accessible facilities. If your disabilities require you to have accompaniment when traveling it is a condition of Contiki accepting your booking that you provide evidence satisfactory to Contiki (via your Travel Agent) that you will be accompanied by an able bodied person on the tour and provide full time such special needs or services you may require. Contiki will not be responsible for the failure of such person to provide same

nor for any costs and expenses incurred by you if Contiki removes you from the tour if, in the opinion of the Tour Manager or Guide, your safety or well being is compromised or that of the other passengers by your failure to arrange for proper supply of your special needs and services.

5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs to/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the vacation.

5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Tour Manager or Representative has to make a decision in your best interest or the best interests of their group. You agree to comply with the authority and decisions of the appointed Contiki Tour Manager or Representative and the laws of the country in which you are traveling. If you do not so comply or if, in the Contiki Tour Manager’s or Representative’s opinion, you are not compatible with the general enjoyment and well being of other members on the tour or the smooth operation of the vacation itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the tour. 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 behavior by you, whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremely seriously and may result in the immediate termination of your vacation. 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/Contiki Village staff and/or a Contiki Tour 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 organizations 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 vacation as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws.

5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers or Representatives may take photographs and films of you while you are on vacation 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 vacation, you should inform the Contiki Tour Manager or Representative during the course of the vacation and if the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s best endeavours to do so during the vacation, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the vacation but within 42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated.

Any claims made after the 42 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 unenforceable 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 enforceability 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. INSURANCE We strongly recommend that all clients take out vacation and medical insurance before they travel. Contiki offers a comprehensive package that can be tailor made to your vacation. A brief description of this coverage is shown on page 38. The complete limitations and exclusions are contained in the certificate of insurance sent to you with your final documents. Please ask your travel agent to ask Contiki when you make your booking. Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that you are going to be participating in. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. Contiki cannot be held responsible for your failure to take out appropriate insurance.

7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISM In the event of your withdrawal from a vacation 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 tour.

8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE VACATION PRICE Airfares to and from your vacation destination, airport taxes, airport transfers, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, special needs and services required by handicapped clients (see 5.3 under Vacation Details & Conditions), tips to tour managers, representatives, drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, optional excursions.

9. WEATHER CONDITIONS Under no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow or weather conditions, nor can any vacation 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 authorized officer or director of Contiki.

1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operating company and not Contiki Holidays (Canada) Limited.

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 convention 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 and 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 and 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 and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and 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. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers and other service providers are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers.

Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such thirdparties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. 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 Vacation 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 vacation 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. DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT In order to process your tour booking, Contiki Holidays will need to use personal information for you and other passengers included in your booking. This personal information may include each passenger's name, address, phone number, email address, passport number, credit/debit card number and sensitive information such as health, medical, dietary, mobility, religious or other special requirements. This personal information may be passed on to other suppliers of your travel arrangements in addition to public authorities (such as customs and immigration), security and credit checking organizations, and otherwise as required by law. Similarly, we may also need to provide personal information to contractors who provide services to or for us (e.g., sending mail, processing payments, providing marketing assistance).

This may involve sending personal information (including sensitive information) to other countries that may not afford the same level of protection of personal information.

We may also use the personal information you provide us to review and improve the tours and services that we offer, and to contact you (by post, email and/or telephone) about other tours and services offered by Insight Vacations that you may be interested in. If you don't want to receive this information, or if you want a copy of the personal information we hold about you, write to us at Contiki Holidays, Attn: Marketing Department, 33 Kern Road, Toronto Ontario, Canada, M3B 1S9. Contiki Holidays may charge a fee for supplying you with this information as permitted by law.

3. VALIDITY The programs advertised in this brochure are valid from October 2008 to March 2009.

4. OPERATING COMPANIES The programmes advertised in this brochure are operated

by Contiki Travel (Europe) Ltd., Picquet House, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with the exception of the Great Britain tour described on page 28 which are operated by Contiki Travel (UK) Ltd.

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OUR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. YOUR VACATION RESERVATION On receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at our discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selected vacation. 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 Tour prices in this brochure are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies and exchange rates as at 10th April, 2008. Should any of these costs change, a surcharge may be made on the price of your vacation. If the total tour price increases by more than 7%, passengers will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment has been received. The 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. Prices are per person and are in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise specified.

3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR VACATION 3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your booking in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control.

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 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 vacation 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 any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any tour departure.

4. VACATION DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (July 2008) but we cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be available especially where we have no direct control over it.

4.2 With respect to our touring program, Contiki will do our best, at our discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation to give you good value for money.

4.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour 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.

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 our 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 vacation. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your vacation shall be deemed to be an authorization for disbursement thereof as aforesaid.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. BOOKING YOUR VACATION 1.1 In order to reserve your vacation, a deposit of C$200, per person per tour, or the full amount payable if booking is made within 45 days of departure from Canada, must be submitted to Contiki within 7 days in respect of that vacation. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first installment of the vacation price by Contiki only once the booking has been confirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent. The initial deposit of C$200 per person must be made by credit card.

1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non refundable deposit of C$200 per person, per tour which must be within 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled.

1.3 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.

1.4 Travel documents and instructions for joining your tour will be sent to you approximately 21 days before departure (provided full payment has been received).

If final payment is not received when due, costs to courier documents will be the responsibility of the Travel Agent.

2. PAYING THE BALANCE 2.1 The balance of the vacation price must be paid by no later than 45 days before the scheduled vacation departure date from Canada which shall be by the due date stated on the confirmation issued to you by Contiki.

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2. At the time of booking, you must pay to your travel agent a non-refundable deposit of C$200 per person per tour.

This must be sent to Contiki within 7 days. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent.

3. Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send your travel agent confirmation of the details of the booking.

4. You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contiki through your travel agent not less than 45 days before the departure date, or at the time of booking if less than 45 days before departure.

5. We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchers and detailed information about your holiday. Travel Agents can also book online at www.contiki.com.

IMPORTANT: By paying the C$200 deposit per person per tour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 39, which make up the contract between you and Contiki.

Reservations & Sales Call our Contiki experts at our Reservations Center 6 days a week.

Reservations Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm (EST) and Sat 10am-4pm (EST) Reservations Tel: 1 800 268 1835 (416) 932 9449 Fax: (416) 932 1147 Contiki Holidays (Canada) Limited 33 Kern Road Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3B 1S9 Tel: (416) 932 9377

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Group Bookings If you're planning to organise a group to Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand why not take a close look at the wide variety of tours detailed in any of our Contiki brochures.

It is more than likely that one (or more!) of the itineraries will fit in perfectly with your requirements.

As long as everyone in your group is 18-35, any date can be reserved exclusively for your group at special, reduced rates - perhaps even a free trip for yourself!

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Contiki is represented in Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA. Contiki ® is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd., Bermuda. © Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.

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Special Interest Groups If you’re looking for something completely different our Special Interest Groups Department in Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand have been helping those with specific group travel requirements for years! School and University trips, choirs, wine tours, Grand Prix, ski tours, you name it we’ve done it.

From supplying competitive quotations to helping you plan the best itinerary - right down to the last detail, our worldwide team of experts is able to arrange a custom designed holiday or incentive trip to suit your particular requirements. Call your travel agent or nearest Contiki Office - you’ll be surprised at how we can make it happen.