Contiki Holidays Summer Europe eBrochure 2012-13 - CAD by Contiki

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HOLIDAYS FOR 18-35’S 2012/13 EUROPE

See more with Contiki Contiki Holidays and our travel agent partners can offer you excellent prices on scheduled flights on some of the world’s top airlines. Combine this with Contiki’s sweet deals means you can see more for less. Take advantage of our exceptional multi-tour savings, early payment discounts, past passenger discounts and great flight deals & keep exploring. Heading to Australia or New Zealand? Book your air ticket & stop off on one of our Asia or South America trips on the way. Want to try South America? Take one of our awesome American or Mexican tours to break the journey. Speak to your travel agent or Contiki Specialist for ways to see more with Contiki.

How to book

Inc. Britain, Egypt & the Mediterranean

Call Contiki or visit your travel agent Contiki Holidays (Canada) Limited

• Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local Contiki office that there’s space on the tour you’ve chosen. At the same time, your travel agent can book your hotel accommodation before and/or after your tour. • At the time of booking, you must pay to your travel agent a non-refundable deposit of C$200 per person per tour which must be sent to Contiki within 7 days. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent.

Call our Contiki experts at our Sales Center 6 days a week. Sales Center hours: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm (EST) and Sat 10am-4pm (EST) Tel: 1 800 268 1835 (416) 932 9449 Fax: 1 877 782 6311 (416) 932 1147 TICO Registration: Wholesale #2058256 Retail #2759979

• Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send your travel agent confirmation of the details of the booking. • You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contiki through your travel agent not less than 45 days before the departure, or at the time of booking if less than 45 days before departure. • We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchers and detailed information about your holiday. Travel Agents can also book online at contiki.com.

Europe Summer 2012/13

33 Kern Road Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3B 1S9 Tel: (416) 932 9377 Web: 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 p.151, which make up the contract between you and Contiki.

DRIVEN BY SERVICE

Contiki Holidays is a member of the family-owned The Travel Corporation and is renowned and trusted for its outstanding quality, service, value, reliability and financial stability.

Groups & special interest tours

HAVE YOU DONE IT?

Whether you’re looking to organize a group tour to Europe, Egypt, North America, Central America, South America, Asia, Australia or New Zealand then please have a look at the huge range of tours in our brochure. It is more than likely that at least one of our itineraries will fit perfectly. If you’re looking for something completely different for your school, university or club then just ask. We’ve been designing and operating outstanding special tours for years.

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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 and USA. Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Guernsey. © Copyright 2012. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

Have you done it?

The text pages for this brochure are printed on 90% recycled paper. By doing this we’re using less trees & sending less waste to landfills. You can help too, by recycling this brochure when you’re done. Either pass it on to a friend to read, or pop it in your recycling collection. Easy.

THE ORIGINAL

SINCE ‘62 Celebrating 50 great years. See p.34

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> MEET CÉLINE Ms Cousteau talks oceans, Ghandi, and her family. See p.88

> WHAT’S NEW IN 2012 More shopping, new feature hotels, Easy Pace tours. See p.6

> MASTER CHEF Eugenio’s traditional Carbonara alla Frisio recipe. See p.15

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CONTENTS EUROPE 2012/13 > What’s What 02 04 06 08 10 12 14 16 18 19 20 21 22 24 25

Meet Contiki Love Europe The Contiki way Explore more Meet the team For travellers like you Bon appétit Only Contiki includes more Compare Contiki Save with Contiki & air deals Only Contiki Our tours 5 great ways to go Contiki cares Join us online

Superior MULTI-COUNTRY TOURS

From C$125 per day

Superior IN-DEPTH REGIONAL TOURS

From C$95 per day

Winter/Ski 95

From C$76 per day

Budget Tours 102

From C$123 per day

Festivals + Events 140

From C$67 per day

Cool Stuff 34 35 56 88 120

The original since ‘62 Online, on the road We love Europe Meet Céline We are Contiki

Other Stuff 148 150 151 152

Got a question? Want to stay longer? Booking conditions How to book

Meet us and other travellers online:

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twitter.com/contikican

facebook.com/contiki

youtube.com/contiki

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The Original

Since ‘62 Seeing the world with Contiki is about more than just travelling, it’s about taking a journey. A journey where you’ll discover awe inspiring places & create unforgettable memories. A journey packed full of local culture, cool places & great people. An experience that will change your view on the world. It starts with English speaking people just like you from We’re the original around the world (Australia, travel company Canada, USA, UK, New for 18-35s. We’ve Zealand, South Africa, been travelling Singapore, Brazil & more), the world with people who are determined people like you to get the most out of every since ’62. minute. With Contiki you’ll See p.34 for more discover the real flavour of Europe - the culture & the history, the food & the local customs & especially, the people themselves. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or a first timer, with a group or going solo, one thing’s for certain - our know-how means you’ll experience more. We include heaps of extras, from amazing accommodation & authentic local food, to sights, fantastic optional activities & great tour guides.

The greatest journeys start with a single step & end up as legendary stories. Start yours with us.

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Love Europe... We all travel for the moments. Some moments in life make your jaw drop and your eyes widen, like the first time you look up in the Sistine Chapel, or taking your first steps up the Great Pyramid in Egypt. Some take your breath away, like the white knuckle rush you get white water rafting in the Austrian Alps. Others are a little more low-key, like learning your first Spanish saying from the locals in Madrid, or watching the sun set over the Greek Islands with new friends.

One thing’s for certain - these moments all come together to create a story unique to you. One that will live with you forever. It’s the diversity that makes Europe special - the rich local cultures, the unique regional food and the amazing characters you meet along the way. It’s about widening your perspective and coming home with your own story to tell... Your journey starts here...

Art class French practice 17:43: St. Germain, Paris

11:56: The Louvre, Paris

Main stage 16:20: Bilbao

Retail therapy

15:21: Via Dei Condotti, Rome

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UNESCOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World Heritage sites

Face to face with history

Europe has more World Heritage sites than any other continent in the world. Most Contiki tours visit World Heritage sites, so look for the World Heritage symbol on the tour pages.

12:53: The Colosseum, Rome visit contiki.com/worldheritagelist to find outÂ more

Late lunch

A new perspective 14:25: Barcelona

Island hopping

15:35: Croatia

Scan to explore Europe with Contiki...

19:43: Florence

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There’s so much to experience in Europe. Seeing it all with Contiki isn’t quite like anything else - find out what makes us different. Walking tour of ancient Rome

What’s new in 2012 ‘Easy Pace’ tours. With minimum 2 & 3 night stays, often later starts plus all our usual benefits including great local experiences. See p.22-23 for more. Discover incredible local fashion, with designer outlet shopping at 4 locations across Europe. Even more authentic cuisine at specially selected local restaurants. See p.14-15 for more. Two new Feature Hotels - the Jailhotel & the Himmelrich Hotel. See p.28 for more.

See Europe your way.

Get more with Contiki.

No matter how you like to travel, we’ve got trips to suit all tastes. Whether it’s cruising in the Med or overland through the Alps, a long adventure or a short getaway, going basic for your budget or a deluxe treat, there’s a Contiki with your name on it. With 5 different trip styles to choose from there’s one to suit every taste & budget. Find out more on p.22-23.

We know it’s important that you get the most for your money, which is why our tours include more sights, more activities, more amazing accommodation plus a host of exclusive extras you can only get with us. The bottom line? You’ll get more incredible experiences travelling with Contiki.

Amazing places to stay. Travel with us & you’ll stay in loads of spectacular places. How about a 16th century French Château or a Roman Villa. Perhaps a Gasthof in the Austrian Alps or a beachside resort in the Greek Islands. Many of our Special Stopovers, Contiki Villages & Feature Hotels are exclusive to us & all are guaranteed to impress.

Tuscan wine tasting & antipasti

Contiki’s exclusive Château & On-site Team

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Only Contiki

Get even more value with our “Only Contiki” special inclusions, like a locally guided city bike tour in the Dutch countryside, a night cruise & dinner in Budapest, an extra special sightseeing trip in Rome & plenty more. Check the “Only Contiki” section on the tour pages to see the included experiences.

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Free time to explore

Contiki

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More time to explore. No journey is complete without time to relax & find your own path. That’s why we give you heaps of free time to head out, discover & create your own adventure. Relax, learn, explore more deeply or just hang out - it’s your choice. Plus, we also give you plenty of inspirational ideas with our optional activities. See p.8-9 for more.

We’re here for you. From your Tour Manager & Driver, to our customer service teams & locally-based On-site Teams, everyone at Contiki has one single focus - to make your trip the experience of a lifetime. See p.10-11 for more.

Local know-how. Wherever you travel you want to get the local experience - whether it’s finding an authentic Greek taverna for lunch in Athens, or having a blast with the locals after dark in Prague. Our team are all passionate travellers who live & breathe Europe & can’t wait to show you the insider’s view of the places you visit.

More authentic thentic local meals included

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Biking, Switzerland White water rafting, Norway

Take it easy, Rome Enjoy authentic local cuisine, Florence

Explore more Make the most of your free time... No journey is complete without some time to explore, relax & go your own way.

Please note: Explore More optional activities are not included in the price of your tour. They are run by 3rd party operators & on occasions, for some activities, travellers may be required to sign a waiver to participate. Before you leave itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities & be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding & therefore involve some risk.

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On our trips, the only things that are fixed are your destinations. Want to venture out on your own amongst the locals, or hang with new friends? Want to do something active or just plain chill out? It’s up to you.

Hit the shops, Barcelona Gondola ride, Venice

All of our trips are planned to ensure there’s heaps of free time, giving you the freedom to travel the way you want. Free time means time to head off & do your own thing, like hunting down some local music or finding the latest fashion. Grab your camera & frame up some great shots, or spend some time poolside, at the beach, shopping, hiking, biking or taking to the streets. Free time is about doing what you’re into, taking time to enjoy the experience of new places & new cultures. But we take it further. On each tour, for an additional cost we’ve hand-picked a load of

inspiring Explore More options, unique to the places you visit. Some will get your blood pumping, like paragliding in the Tyrol, bobsledding in Lillehammer & white water rafting in Austria. Others will give you a rich cultural experience, like wine tasting in the Rhine Valley, Flamenco dancing in Barcelona or relaxing at a Turkish bathhouse. You’ll get great prices & we can organise it all too.

Moulin Rouge, Paris Island cruise, Croatia

Look out for the Explore More symbol on the tour pages & don’t forget your sense of adventure.

Bungy jumping / Classical concert in Vienna / Rhine Valley ey wine tasting / Caique boat cruise in Corfu / Istanbul meze e & belly dancing / Croatian island cruise & swim / Paris cabaret / Parasailing & waterskiing / Lillehamer bobsled / Spanish Flamenco / Guided tour of Rome & many more...

visit contiki.com/exploremore

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Meet the team The Contiki Difference

Steven

Kirsty

Nothing beats having a travel buddy who knows the real Europe like the back of their hand, a friend who is solely focused on making your trip an epic journey. With Contiki you have over 400 Tour Managers, Drivers & On-site Teams like this across Europe - they’re passionate travellers with only one thing on their mind. You. Europe Our Tour Manager & Driver teams are like on-road guidebooks. They’ll fast-track you to the must-see sights & open doors to authentic experiences that only locals could know about. And they’re always happy to help. They’re professionals who make your trip hassle free. We pick the best of the bunch & send them on a comprehensive training trip (the best in the industry). This

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means you can sit back & relax, knowing that choosing to go Contiki means everything from finding your hotel, to knowing the best local bars, negotiating border crossings & every other important detail of your trip will be taken care of. At our Contiki-only Special Stopovers & Contiki Villages, our resident On-site Teams roll out the red carpet so you get the VIP treatment. There are nearly 100 of them, and because they live in Europe they can give you the local lowdown. They’ll not only make sure you have a great

time, but because they’re exclusive to Contiki you won’t get treated like just another one of the crowd. On top of this, in many locations we use expert local guides to give an insider’s unique perspective of the places we travel.

Our team have put together a guide to some of the coolest stuff to see & do in 4 of Europe’s hottest cities, see p.56-57.

Having a team as big, knowledgeable & well trained as ours means one thing - you just need to focus on experiencing the absolute best that Europe has to offer.

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Getting Around Travelling with us is about mixing it up & seeing Europe from all angles, from relaxing on our comfy coaches, to included plane, train, ferry & boat rides. Travelling on our environmentally friendly coaches (see p.24) is more of a social event than just a way to get around. You’re never short of buddies to hang out with, so chat, recline, pop in your iPod & chill. They’re all state of the art, with air-con, toilets & killer sound systems as standard, & if you’re not checking out the views, on many of them there are films to keep you entertained. Most have got electrical outlets to charge your phone, camera, iPad or iPod on board too. But what’s best is that our coaches are hassle free. From the moment you jump on board, to the moment we drop you at your door & unload your bags, we make getting around Europe easy.

Onboard

ELECTRICAL OUTLETS to keep you charged

PROFILES

Meet Kate, Shona, Pat (Tour Manager), Alice, Sally & Baxter the dog at Contiki’s French Château. They’re part of our expert On-site Teams throughout Europe.

> CINDY, Tour Manager, lives in Saint Sultice, France I will…get you into the real Europe. It’s my backyard & I’ll show you all the things I love. We know…the authentic places outside the tourist trail. Taste…Tapas in Spain, in particular clam, jellyfish & squid with apple! Travel is…about new experiences & being open to anything.

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> NUNO, Driver, lives in Braga, Portugal Don’t miss…Austria’s activities like paragliding, bike riding & getting back to nature. I love…being able to show you my Europe. Don’t forget…me once you leave your tour! You’ll love Europe…because each new culture is like a new lesson on life.

> BAXTER, resident pooch, Château de Cruix, France I love…the girls that visit the Château & rub my tummy *woof!* I eat…anything I can find. I’ll…lick you to death but won’t fetch your slippers. > PATRICK, Tour Manager, from Melbourne, Australia I love my job...because I’m a traveller who is lucky enough to share my knowledge with people so they can be as passionate as I am. Don’t forget…to come with the attitude of an adventurer! Listen…to me play the guitar on tour. I can’t really play, but I’m trying & it makes people laugh.

Get in touch with fellow travellers:

> BRIDGET, Tour Manager, from Wellington, New Zealand I love…seeing people’s faces when they see the Eiffel Tower for the first time. Believe…that travel & Europe will leave an impact on your life, as well as the people you meet on your tour. I am…a vegetarian, but not in Germany or Austria. facebook.com/contiki twitter.com/contikican

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Some of the best experiences you can have on the road are not just about the places you visit, but the people you share them with. Contiki began as a bunch of friends discovering Europe together. Sharing the good times with like-minded young travellers is still at the heart of everything we do today. Our trips bring together people just like you from all

around the globe. So whether you’re an experienced traveller or a first time explorer, travelling solo, as a couple or group, you’ll come home with great memories shared with new friends.

you For travellers like

We’d love to hear from you... @tlw88 via twitter for iPhone “The French Riviera was awesome, the food was amazing everywhere & Rhine Valley was so beautiful.”

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Alarna G. facebook. com/contiki “Really didn’t want to leave....made awesome friends and spent way too much money shopping!! Lol.”

Bridgette A. facebook.com/ contiki. “I did it all on my own it was the best time of my life, the fellow people on my tour ended up feelin like family :) ♥ contiki.”

Sarah K. facebook.com/ contiki

@jeshy134 via twitter for iPhone

“I just got home from Contiki Road to Athens anyone thinking about going just DO it! It’s the most fun u will ever have.”

“I look at my own Contiki Europe pics & I’m jealous of past me!”

@buzylizie via Web “Each trip expands your outlook on life, yourself & others :) opens u 2 new experiences.”

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A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles

Going solo?

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First big trip?

More than half our travellers go it alone, which means you are guaranteed to link up with other young (18-35 is all we do), adventurous & like-minded travel buddies. We don’t charge single supplements for solo travellers - we’ll match you up with a same sex room-mate. For a little extra you can always opt for the privacy of ‘A room to myself’ (see p.29) on Superior tours.

Your first European trip can be a bit daunting, even if you’ve travelled a lot before. So from the moment you decide to go, we’re here to help. Give us a call, drop us an email, get online or find us on Facebook & Twitter. We’ll answer your questions & give you lots of essential travel tips. Need advice on what to pack? Ideas for what to do with your free time? Just ask! You’ll also receive an exclusive Contiki-only Travellers Guide filled with essential pre-trip info, tips on the destinations you’re headed to, currency information, ideas for your free time plus lots more.

The Contiki Basement London is such a buzzing city it is hard to know where to begin. Don’t worry, our exclusive team at the Contiki Basement are at the ready to help make starting out in London easy.

If you’re looking for inspiration you can pick their brains on anything from gigs & shows to shopping, art or something more quirky – just ask. They can even help you sort sightseeing tours & theatre tickets. As well as being located at The Royal National Hotel, our main London hotel & the departure point for all tours starting in London, the Basement’s where your “Kick-Start” meeting is held. You can also use the Basement for everything from storing your bags & checking your emails (we’ve got FREE WiFi), to hanging out & showing off to your buddies on Facebook with our free video booth.

London Calling > If your tour starts or ends in London, there’s so much to see & do. So, it makes sense to stay & check it out, especially as the city gears up for the 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games. We make it easy with great rates at the Royal National & Imperial Hotels, smack bang in the centre of London. You won’t get more central & they’re near ultra cool East London, Soho & the West End. Or choose a complete package for discovering London with our 3 or 5 day London Explorer packages. Both include accommodation, return airport transfers, sightseeing tours, tickets to famous West End shows plus breakfasts & access to Contiki’s Basement team. For full details & how to book see p.141.

Hashtag your tweets. We read everything. #Contiki

Our team are here to answer your questions, give advice & share all things Contiki. contiki.com/community

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twitter.com/contikican

facebook.com/contiki

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On our Superior In-Depth Regional tours we’ve hand-picked some of our favourite local places to eat for each & every included dinner. Think quaint tavernas in Greece, rustic trattorias in Italy & cute little bistros in France, where you’ll sample local specialities & meet the colourful local characters. On most of our Superior tours you’ll get a deeper understanding of

European cuisine, as you learn how to make authentic Italian pizza from our chefs in Rome & meet some local characters at some of our favourite European restaurants. On our Budget trips, our expert On-site Teams make sure you’re filled with delicious home-cooked food, sourced fresh from local markets. You’ll get a taste of the places you visit, with our teams dishing up unique regional specialities. Plus, on many of our optional nights out there’s even more to tempt, from an Italian feast with Chianti wine in the rolling Tuscan hills, to delicious meze in Istanbul, or a Spanish banquet & Flamenco dancing in Barcelona. We’re pretty good at catering to special dietary requirements too - just let us know when you book & we’ll do our best to accommodate.

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We include breakfast every day & about half your evening meals, but we don’t include every meal (especially lunches) for a reason. There’s a world of tastes to explore in every destination, and with our team on hand to point you in the direction of the best local eateries, we keep things flexible so you can branch out and make your own discoveries. On top of this, we add some extra special experiences.

Appétit

Exploring new cultures through food is one of the best things about travel, and we’re passionate about serving up the most authentic culinary experiences. From freshly caught seafood in Greece, pasta & pizza in Italy to rich French flavours & delicious tapas & paella in Spain wherever you choose to travel, we’ll open doors to some of the best local restaurants.

Pizza making demonstration in Rome

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Eugenio’s traditional Carbonara alla Frisio If you travel on a Contiki tour through Rome, you might be treated at Eugenio’s restaurant, Scoglio di Frisio. “I chose this recipe as it is easy to do at home & it has its own history: at the end of World War II, a lot of people came to Rome from Abruzzo to work. Many of them worked in coal (carbone) mines & that’s why the recipe takes the name Carbonara.”

You’ll need… 180g pasta (Bucatini or Rigatoni) 1 egg 2 teaspoons of Parmigiano cheese 1 teaspoon of black pepper 20g of pork underbelly or bacon 1 spoon of olive oil 20g salt 1 litre of water (for the pasta) A drop of white wine

Authentic local food

Then…

Put egg, parmigiano cheese & pepper into a bowl & mix until it becomes smooth, then place in the fridge.

Fry the olive oil & pork underbelly (or bacon) until golden brown. Once cooked, leave the bacon to cool, then throw away half of the liquid in the frying pan, place the frying pan back on the grill & add in a drop of white wine.

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Put 1 litre of water & the salt into a pot, with a drop of olive oil. When the water starts to boil, place in the pasta until it’s soft & cooked. Place the pasta in the frying pan, with the bacon & the egg mix. Put the frying pan back on the heat & mix pasta with the sauce. Pay attention to eggs: they don’t have to be cooked!

We love it local & here are a few of our favourite spots you’ll visit on our tours… > Barcelona Monchos is the place for tapas & sangria in Spain. Spanish Spree & Mediterranean Highlights tours.

> Rome Taste traditional Italian food in an authentic rustic atmosphere at Scoglio di Frisio. Best of Europe & Mediterranean Highlights tours.

> Prague Indulge Czech style at Restaurant Plzenska. Best of Europe, Eastern Road & Berlin to Budapest tours.

> Budapest Feast on traditional Hungarian cuisine on our Danube River Cruise. Berlin to Budapest tour.

> Krakow Try authentic Polish cuisine at Ariel Restaurant. Eastern Road tour.

> Florence

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If pasta is too dry, add a little water from the pasta cooking pot.

Try Florentine food at its best at Gatto e la Volpe. Simply Italy tour.

At the very end, add Parmigiano cheese. Done! (Serves 1)

Experience the traditional British pub vibes at the Lowther Pub. Great Britain & Ireland.

> York

Check out p.56-57 for more of our favourite restaurants to try across Europe.

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When in Rome... We’ve got Rome covered. With our exclusive “Special Access Rome” sightseeing tour, we’ll take you places others can only point out on a map. You’ll uncover relics from the past of the former capital of the Roman Empire, like the Colosseum & Palatine Hill. You’ll see St. Peter’s Basilica & Vatican City, the world famous Roman Pantheon, Trevi Fountain & Spanish Steps.

Only Contiki

Contiki’s exclusive Special Stopovers

includes more...

Our exclusive Contiki On-site Teams

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There’s so much to see and do in Europe. We make sure you experience everything, from the blockbuster sights to authentic local experiences - but we also make sure that you get the best bang for your buck. With Contiki you get more included as part of your tour than going any other way. Iconic sights, all included:

Amazing accommodation:

From the must-sees, like the Colosseum & the Berlin Wall, to the less obvious (but just as amazing) stuff we make sure you see & experience all the best that Europe has to offer. We cover a bunch of entry fees too, plus we’ll save you time, like queue skipping at the Eiffel Tower & the Vatican.

Whichever way you choose to travel, we hook you up with some special places to stay. We’ve got comfortable cabins at our Contiki Villages, exclusive experiences at our Special Stopovers & spectacular stays at our amazing Feature Hotels, all included for you.

Discover the real Europe:

From our On-road Crew & exclusive On-site Teams, to our exceptional customer service teams - from the moment you decide to book until your last day of tour, it’s all about you.

Learn more with included cycling tours, orientation talks at every stop, plus locally guided special access walking tours. Our team will also take you inside the real Europe like only a local can, with authentic experiences like tasting escargot in a local Parisian café or wine tasting in a Beaujolais cuvage.

Exclusive experiences: Go exploring by bike

Loads of what we offer you can’t get anywhere else. From our “Special Access Rome” sightseeing tour, to our “Paris by night” tour & exclusive designer outlet shopping across Europe. Check out the “Only Contiki” highlights on every tour page.

The best team:

Authentic food: Discover the best local cuisine. We include more special meals & some exclusive culinary experiences - learn to make pizza in Rome, dine with the locals in Nice & nibble on tapas in Barcelona.

Better value: This all adds up to better value for you. Plus there’s no extra cost if you’re travelling solo & we’ve got great ways to save even more. See p.19 for more.

Paris je t’aime... Get acquainted with Paris’ famous sights as you explore the city on our exclusive “Paris by Night” sightseeing tour. Burn around the Arc de Triomphe & people watch the chic Parisians down the famous Champs Élysées. You’ll wonder at the stunning architecture of the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre & of course the unmissable Eiffel Tower.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Included highlights are shown on each tour page

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Definite departures Over 500 definite departures, with more added every week. Check your tour on the Contiki website & look out for the definite departure symbol on the availability calendar.

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Great value Compare Contiki in a day Compare Contiki to travelling on your own & you’ll be surprised. As well as saving you money (see the table below) we give you more by looking after all the details & making your trip hassle free - things you don’t get when you go it alone. All your accommodation & transport looked after (including door to door service), loads of included sightseeing & some amazing local food. Most importantly, you get 24/7 access to our knowledgeable On-road Team - all their local insight will make sure you get the most out of all the places you visit. Breakfast

Day Travel Pass

Sightseeing

Transport (2nd class 25yrs or under based on the global pass valid in 22 countries for 1 month)

Dinner (2 courses & a glass of wine, beer or soft drink)

Accommodation 1 night (avg. price of budget hotel)

Total cost when travelling on your own converted to C$

Rome, Italy

Prague, Czech Rep

Athens, Greece

€9.00

125 Kč

€8.00

Café latte, orange juice and pastry at Bar Brasile

Bagel & coffee at Bohemia Bagel

Café latte, orange juice and pastry at Gregory’s

€4.00

110 Kč

€3.00

Day Metro pass

Day travel pass

Day Metro pass

€61.00

845 Kč

€36.00

City walking tour (€30) & Rome Bus Tour (€31)

Walking Sightseeing tour

City sightseeing & guided Acropolis tour

€20.32

€30.00

514 Kč

€31.00

At Scoglio di Frisio

At Plzenska Restaurant Old Town

At The Hani, Plaka

€60.00

1835 Kč

€69.00

At Regent Hotel Rome

At Ibis Old Town Hotel

At Hotel President

C$251/day

C$219/day

C$228/day

How much is your time worth? Travelling on your own can be stressful. How do I get there? Where should I stay? What stuff do I need to see & how do I get tickets? There’s so much to sort, & it can take up loads of your precious time. Leave the hard bits to us - we get you there, sort your accommodation, show you the main sites (& the hidden gems too) & share advice on the best things to see & do. And in today’s world, having certainty over your costs is another plus.

You can’t do all that we do for cheaper, see for yourself Superior Multi-Country from Superior In-Depth Regional from

C$125/day C$95/day

Budget Multi-Country from

C$123/day

* Prices & exchange rates validated at 25th July, 2011 at the locations stated. Actual costs may change without notice. Sightseeing cost comparison is based on similar activities of what’s included in a Contiki tour price. Contiki pricing based on 18 Day European Encounter (Winter) p.40-41, 7 Day Aegean Classic (Quad inside) p.92 & 12 day European Horizon p.106-107.

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1 Go Vintage.

Pay Early

Travelling Again?

3 Cut the credit.

If you’ve travelled with us before, we’d like to welcome you back with a 5% discount. Plus, we can hook you up with discounts with our sister companies as well. See p.148 for more.

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Book with Mates We believe in the principle of the more the merrier. So the more friends you can round up, the more you will save.

4 or more Everyone saves 5% 7 or more Everyone saves 7.5% 10 or more Everyone saves 10%, or invite an 11th for free!

2 or More

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2 Ride a bike to work.

Save money on transport costs (plus you’ll get ﬁt too!)

Stick a picture of your next holiday spot on your credit card. When you go to use it next, you’ll think twice.

Book a triple share room & we’ll give you 5% off (available on many of our Superior hotel tours).

The facts: All these discounts apply to the land tour price (ie: not international flights to and from Europe that start or end your tour). You can combine group discounts, multi tour discounts & early payment discounts on tours of 7 days or longer.

Why not take it to the streets & try busking.

5 Go back to basics.

Save money on fruit & veg & grow your own.

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Book 2 Contiki tours of 7 days or longer at the same time & get C$100 off the cost of the second tour. You can pick any Contiki tour worldwide – so why not add on another tour & have twice the fun.

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Only Contiki

The original since ‘62 Because we’ve been doing what we do longer than anyone else, no one knows Europe like us. We live & breathe it & our experience means that you get the most amazing, authentic, life changing experiences for 18-35s.

Travel your way Our diverse range of trips means we have a tour with your name on it. Whether you’re looking for a long trip or quick get-away, if you’re a first timer or a seasoned traveller, going solo or with a group, you will find your perfect trip with Contiki.

More free time We build in loads of free time so you can explore on your own if you want. Free time means time to head off & get local. We’ve also organised a whole load of amazing optional activities for you to try if you’d like. It’s your choice. Our Tour Managers take care of all the details (not you), so you’ll get the most out of your trip.

Unbeatable value More sights, more activities, more free time, more definite departures & more amazing accommodation, plus a host of exclusive experiences that you only get with Contiki. The bottom line? Go Contiki - you’ll get more than going any other way.

Extraordinary service When it comes to crew, we lead. Our team are the biggest, the best trained & the most committed to delivering amazing experiences, tailored especially for 18-35s. And only Contiki has nearly 100 locally-based team members to look after you at our exclusive locations around Europe.

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Amazing accommodation

If travelling alone, share a room with another Contiki traveller on a same sex, twin-room basis (non-smoking). On our Superior tours, if you prefer your own room, we have a cost-effective single supplement available.

Only Contiki includes the widest range of amazing overnight stays. Our exclusive Contiki Villages & Special Stopovers, with their dedicated Contiki Teams, are genuinely unique. We’ve now got more Feature Hotels than ever before & each offers an authentic local experience.

See each tour itinerary for details.

Incredible food

One stop shop for your airfare & tour

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Nobody does food like Contiki. Wherever you travel you can expect the best of regional European cuisine. Each included meal on our Superior In-Depth Regional tours is at one of our favourite local restaurants. Our Budget tours are packed with feature meals & you get loads of market-fresh home cooking. Get your taste buds ready.

We can make booking your tour even easier. Contiki can make your flight arrangements from almost anywhere in Canada.

Best prices

Lots of choice

Complete flexibility

We guarantee to offer you the best airfare we have available to suit your Contiki tour on the day you book. There are excellent prices for scheduled flights on some of the world’s top airlines. We work closely with our airline partners to bring you fantastic airfares. Our air partners operate out of all Canadian gateways & give you access to all European destinations.

We work with a range of major airline partners, to make sure we can offer you the best available airfares & flight departure times to suit you. With our partners operating out of most Canadian gateways, we make getting to Europe easy.

Need a flight to get you from the airport you arrived into, to the city your tour departs from? Want to extend your stay in Europe? We can help you customize your flight itinerary to meet your travel needs. Just ask us for a quote and we’ll endeavor to find you the best available airfare at the time of booking.

Great service Contiki’s specialist agents do the hard work for you to make sure your tour & flights work together – too easy.

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with Contiki Our top 5 saving tips

We know how important your hard earned money is to you, so we have plenty of deals to help your money go further.

1 Go Vintage.

Pay Early

Travelling Again?

3 Cut the credit.

If you’ve travelled with us before, we’d like to welcome you back with a 5% discount. Plus, we can hook you up with discounts with our sister companies as well. See p.148 for more.

SAV E

Book with Mates We believe in the principle of the more the merrier. So the more friends you can round up, the more you will save.

4 or more Everyone saves 5% 7 or more Everyone saves 7.5% 10 or more Everyone saves 10%, or invite an 11th for free!

2 or More

Buy your next outﬁt at your local charity shop.

2 Ride a bike to work.

Save money on transport costs (plus you’ll get ﬁt too!)

Stick a picture of your next holiday spot on your credit card. When you go to use it next, you’ll think twice.

Book a triple share room & we’ll give you 5% off (available on many of our Superior hotel tours).

Why not take it to the streets & try busking.

5 Go back to basics.

Save money on fruit & veg & grow your own.

Got your own tip on how to save? Tell us about it at facebook.com/contiki

Book 2 Contiki tours of 7 days or longer at the same time & get C$100 off the cost of the second tour. You can pick any Contiki tour worldwide – so why not add on another tour & have twice the fun.

Triple Share

Got skills?

Only Contiki

Single Traveller Saving

Amazing accommodation

See each tour itinerary for details.

Incredible food

One stop shop for your airfare & tour

Check out our latest deals at contiki.com/deals

We can make booking your tour even easier. Contiki can make your flight arrangements from almost anywhere in Canada.

Best prices

Lots of choice

Complete flexibility

Great service Contiki’s specialist agents do the hard work for you to make sure your tour & flights work together – too easy.

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Discover your ideal trip...

KEY:

Château de Fontager

These tours also operate in winter. See p.95-97 for more. Easy Pace tours. See p.22 for more.

Superior

Budget

Winter

Multi-Country

From C$125/day

In-Depth Regional From C$95/day

Touring & Ski Austria From C$76/day

ROAD TO ATHENS plus CRUISES Days From Page 23 / 27 ..................C$3585 ...... 43

MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS Days From Page 14...............................C$1695 ...... 72-73

EUROPEAN IMPRESSIONS Days From Page 20...............................C$3185 ...... 44-45

SPANISH SPREE Days From Page 15...............................C$1649 ...... 74-75

EUROPEAN INSPIRATION Days From Page 21...............................C$2635 ...... 46-47

EGYPT & THE NILE Days From Page 9 ..................................C$1065 ...... 76-77

EUROPEAN VISTA Days From Page 23...............................C$2879 ...... 48-49

TURKEY & GREEK ISLAND ODYSSEY Days From Page 11...............................C$1545 ...... 78

EUROPEAN PANORAMA Days From Page 30...............................C$4929 ...... 50-51

BERLIN, PRAGUE & VIENNA Days From Page 10...............................C$1215 ...... 79

EUROPEAN EXPLORER Days From Page 35...............................C$5919 ...... 52-55

BERLIN TO BUDAPEST Days From Page 12...............................C$1385 ...... 80

DISCOVER Page SUPERIOR TOURS .............. 26-27 ABOUT SUPERIOR Page ACCOMMODATION ......... 28-29 EUROPEAN MAGIC Days From Page 11...............................C$1399 ...... 30-31 AMSTERDAM to BARCELONA Days From Page 12...............................C$2085 ...... 32-33 EUROPEAN DISCOVERY Days From Page 14...............................C$1819 ...... 36-37 BEST OF EUROPE Days From Page 11 / 14 ..................C$2855 ...... 38-39 EUROPEAN ENCOUNTER Days From Page 18...............................C$2245 ...... 40-41 ROAD TO ATHENS / ROAD TO ROME Days From Page 19 / 15 ..................C$2315 ...... 42

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Superior In-Depth Regional Page DISCOVER IN-DEPTH TOURS ............... 58-59 IRELAND Days From Page 9 ..................................C$1195 ...... 60 SCOTLAND & IRELAND Days From Page 14...............................C$2055 ...... 60 ENGLAND & SCOTLAND Days From Page 10 / 11 ..................C$1185 ...... 61 SCOTLAND Days From Page 7 ..................................C$975.......... 61 GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND Days From Page 17...............................C$2429 ...... 62-63 LONDON & PARIS Days From Page 8 / 10......................C$1049 ...... 64-65 LONDON, PARIS & AMSTERDAM Days From Page 10.........................C$1465 ..... 65 LONDON, PARIS & ROME Days From Page 11...............................C$1669 ...... 65

BERLIN & PRAGUE Days From Page 8 ..................................C$959.......... 81 VIENNA & BUDAPEST Days From Page 6 ..................................C$779.......... 81 EASTERN ROAD Days From Page 14...............................C$2075 ...... 82-83 CROATIAN ISLAND CRUISING Days From Page 9 ..................................C$889.......... 84-85 GREEK ISLAND HOPPING Days From Page 14...............................C$2049 ...... 86-87 SPOTLIGHT ON GREECE + CRUISING Days From Page 5 / 9 / 13 .............C$769.......... 90-91 AEGEAN CLASSIC & GOLDEN FLEECE CRUISES Days From Page 7 / 10......................C$665.......... 92-93 MYKONOS & ISLAND CRUISING Days From Page 9 ..................................C$1345 ...... 94

From C$123/day DISCOVER Page BUDGET TOURS....................................... 102-103

DISCOVER Page WINTER TOURS.................... 95-97

ABOUT BUDGET Page ACCOMMODATION ............................ 104-105

WINTER WANDERER Days From Page 26...............................C$3369 ...... 98-99

EUROPEAN HORIZON Days From Page 12...............................C$1469 ......................... 106-107 EUROPEAN HIGHLIGHTS Days From Page 16...............................C$1999 ......................... 108-109 EUROPEAN WHIRL Days From Page 20...............................C$2519 ......................... 110-111

SKI AUSTRIA Days From Page 7 / 15......................C$615.......... 100-101

More ways to travel

EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE Days From Page 22...............................C$2765 ......................... 112-113

DISCOVER MORE Page WAYS TO TRAVEL.............................................140

EUROPEAN SPIRIT Days From Page 23...............................C$2945 ......................... 114-115

LONDON EXPLORER Days From Page 3 / 5 .........................C$275........................................141

EUROPEAN ESCAPADE Days From Page 27...............................C$3455 ......................... 116-117

PARIS AT CHRISTMAS Days From Page 4 ..................................C$545........................................142

EUROPEAN CONTRASTS Days From Page 31...............................C$4095 ......................... 118-119

AMSTERDAM AT CHRISTMAS Days From Page 4 ..................................C$485........................................142

EUROPEAN ADVENTURER Days From Page 39...............................C$5335 ......................... 122-124

ST PATRICK’S DAY IN DUBLIN Days From Page 4 ..................................C$349........................................142

LONDON TO ATHENS Days From Page 23.........................C$3199 .....................125-126

PARIS AT NEW YEAR Days From Page 4 ..................................C$545........................................143

LONDON TO ATHENS + GREEK ISLAND HOPPING Days From Page 35...............................C$4715 ......................... 127

AMSTERDAM AT NEW YEAR Days From Page 4 ..................................C$485........................................143

LONDON TO ROME Days From Page 18...............................C$2495 ......................... 127 ULTIMATE EUROPEAN + GREEK ISLAND HOPPING Days From Page 47...............................C$6699 ......................... 128-130 ULTIMATE EUROPEAN + EGYPT OPTION Days From Page 47...............................C$6739 ......................... 131 GREEK ISLAND ADVENTURER Days From Page 10...............................C$1249 ..................... 132-133 SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIA Days From Page 28...............................C$4309 ..................... 134-135

HOGMANAY IN EDINBURGH Days From Page 4 ..................................C$535........................................143 ANZAC CLASSIC / ODYSSEY Days From Page 4 / 5 .........................C$455........................................144 MUNICH OKTOBERFEST Days From Page 4-7.............................C$289........................................145 PAMPLONA RUNNING OF THE BULLS Days From Page 4-7.............................C$310........................................146 PAMPLONA + BILBAO BBK LIVE Days From Page 6 / 8 .........................C$575........................................147

SCANDINAVIA Days From Page 16 / 18 ..................C$2415 ..................... 136-137

EDINBURGH FESTIVAL & MILITARY TATTOO Days From Page 4 ..................................C$465........................................147

ITALIAN ESPRESSO Days From Page 9 ..................................C$1179 ...... 68-69

RUSSIA Days From Page 13 / 15 ..................C$2029 ..................... 138-139

ROYAL ASCOT Days From Page 1 ..................................C$139........................................147

MEDITERRANEAN TRAIL plus GREEK ISLAND CRUISES Days From Page 15 / 19 ..................C$2139 ...... 71

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Superior Multi-Country & In-Depth Regional Superior is all about hotel accommodation & keeping it comfy, no matter what the season. With twin-share hotels near the sights, you’ll get all the comforts of home - many have ensuites, TVs & WiFi. We’ve got 2 ways to travel Superior – our Multi-Country tours & In-Depth Regional tours.

Superior Multi-Country Our Multi-Country tours are a great way to see a lot of Europe, with hotel accommodation every night. Our hand-picked Feature Hotels offer an extra special spot of glam. Think a Château in France, a Roman Villa, amazing hotels in the Swiss Alps or a Greek Island beach resort for the ultimate summer experience.

Superior In-Depth Regional Our In-Depth Regional tours are all about having that little extra time to explore a specific region. With more 2 & 3 night stops, you can explore & go off the beaten tourist track even more. Authentic, local food is an important part of In-Depth Regional tours every included dinner is in one of our favourite local restaurants, so you can try some authentic cuisine, meet some locals & really indulge in the flavours of Europe. Think tapas in Barcelona, traditional French cuisine in Nice & a Greek feast in Athens. And what’s best is that many of our tours operate in winter too. Look for the symbol in the index for our year-round tours.

AMSTERDAM IN EASTER Days From Page 4 ..................................C$359........................................147

SIMPLY ITALY Days From Page 13...................................C$1649........66-67

MEDITERRANEAN TRAIL Days From Page 12...............................C$1895 ...... 70-71

We understand what you want from your trip. Choose from our 5 great ways to travel.

Easy Pace With minimum 2 & 3 night stays, often later starts in the morning, & even more local meals, our Easy Pace tours offer a more relaxed way to see Europe. Plus, you still get all the great authentic experiences that let you get under the skin of the places you visit. Look out for the symbol above on the Superior Multi-Country & Superior In-Depth Regional tour pages.

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