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Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd 1300 CONTIKI (1300 266 845) www.contiki.com.au reservations@contiki.com.au 35 Grafton Street Bondi Junction NSW 2022 Licence number 2TA00 1868 ABN - 18 002 525 340 IATA - 023 06496

Whether you’re looking to organise a group tour to Europe, America, Asia, Australia or New Zealand then please have a look at the huge range of tours in our brochures. It is more than likely that at least one of our trips will fit perfectly. As long as you are all 18-35 any date can be reserved exclusively for your group at special reduced rates – perhaps even a free trip for you. If you’re looking for something completely different for your school, university or club then just ask – we’ve been designing and running outstanding special tours for years.

Sydney metro - 02 9511 2222 Other areas - 1300 301 835 Fax - 02 9511 2210 Email - reservations@contiki.com.au Payment advice - paymentadvice@contiki.com.au • The first step is to confirm that there’s availability on the tour you’ve chosen. At the same time, you can book your hotel accommodation before and/or after your tour. • At the time of booking, you must pay a non-refundable deposit of A$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.

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• Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send confirmation of the details of the booking. • You must pay the balance of your holiday fare no less than 45 days prior to your departure date from Australia, or at the time of booking if less than 45 days prior to your departure date from Australia. • We will then send your travel vouchers and detailed information about your holiday. The documentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure date from Australia. IMPORTANT By paying the A$200 deposit per person per tour, 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.

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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 2010. All rights reserved. Printed in Australia. Please don’t throw this brochure away, we encourage you to either pass it on to a friend or place it in a paper recycling bin.

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Meet Contiki Experience Europe It’s your Europe For travellers like you Meet the team Bon Appétit Contiki Loves... Includes more Explore more Compare Contiki Savings & Deals Air Deals Only Contiki... Our tour index 6 ways to travel Contiki online Camping Tours From A$96 p/d

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Time Out In-Depth Regional Tours From A$141 p/d

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“ We’re all travellers who are as passionate about seeing the world as you are.”

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Meet\ Contiki\ For us, travelling is all about discovering amazing places with a bunch of like-minded people & having a great time doing it. Our aim? To make your trip a life changing adventure. A trip where you discover awe-inspiring places & make life-long friends. A trip filled with mind-blowing experiences & unforgettable memories. A trip packed full of local culture, cool places & great people. A trip that really will change your view on the world. We’re the original travel company for 18-35s - we’ve been travelling the world with people like you since ‘62. The old Combi vans have long since been replaced by state-of-the-art coaches, but we haven’t lost our spirit of adventure. While other companies have come & gone over the years, the legendary Contiki experience lives on - we’re all travellers who are as passionate about seeing the world as you are. We want to make the world a better place by bringing people together from around the globe. We’re also committed to sustainable tourism, whether it is through our efforts to protect the world’s oceans, our commitment to low-carbon transport or our other initiatives. See p.13 for more. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or a first timer, with a group or going solo (about half our travellers are) one thing’s for certain - our know-how means you will experience more with less hassle. We include heaps of extras from amazing accommodation & authentic local food, to sights, fantastic optional activities & great tour guides. We’ll fast track you to all the best bits of Europe - all you need to do to share the good times is get in touch with us or your travel agent.

There’s a whole wide world to explore. Come see it with us. Meet us & other Contiki travellers online: contiki.com.au/community facebook.com/contikiaustralia twitter.com/contikiaus

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You only know when you go...

Rich History\ Diverse Culture\ Amazing Food\ Great People\ Cool Nightlife\ Experience Europe\

We travel for the moments. Some moments are awe inspiring - they make your jaw drop, your eyes widen and your heart beat faster. Like the first time you look up in the Sistine Chapel, or taking your first steps up the Great Pyramids in Egypt. Others are a little more low-key, like learning your first Italian sayings from the locals in Florence, or watching the sun set over the Mediterranean. 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 experiencing new cultures that have a profound impact on your life. And ok, maybe it’s a little bit about the bragging rights back home as well... See contiki.com.au/europe

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climb the eiffel tower\throw a coin in the trevi fountain\flamenco in barcelona\ swim in the arctic circle\wonder at the colosseum\sing in a german beer hall\ island hop greece\cycle amsterdam\trek the swiss alps\check out the pyramids\ stroll the champs elysees\& many more…

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

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 or find out more at: contiki.com.au/worldheritagelist.

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It’s Europe’s diversity that makes it exceptional & Contiki is no different. Because we’ve been on the road since ’62 we have perfected the art of travel for 18-35s.

Europe your way\ It’s all about you\

No matter how you like to travel, we’ve 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 is a Contiki with your name on it. With 6 different trip styles to choose from there’s one to suit every taste & every budget (you can find out more on p.22).

From your Tour Manager to your Tour Driver & from our customer service team to our locally-based on-site teams, everyone at Contiki has one single focus - to make your Contiki trip the experience of a lifetime. We’re all passionate travellers who live & breathe Europe, so we know how to bring it to life for you. As well as making your trip smooth & hassle free, we have the local knowledge to get you off the regular tourist trails & inside the real Europe.

Do more for less\ Whether it’s priority access to the Vatican Museums & the top of the Eiffel Tower, exclusive activities like our Chianti wine tasting, Beaujolais countryside picnic or spectacular overnight locations, travelling with Contiki means you are guaranteed to get more included in your trip. Europe is a big place, so we make sure you get to see more of the best bits at no extra cost. We also save you time & money - time because we take the hassle out of getting around Europe & money because our experience means we can get preferential deals. You will be hard pressed to do all that we do for less - take a look at p.18 to see how Contiki stacks up & check our great deals on p.19.

More free time\ The real Europe\

We all travel for different reasons, so even with all that we plan we still make sure there’s plenty of “you time”. Whether you use it to explore for yourself or just to relax, you get free time every day. If you are looking for some inspirational things to do, we’ve a range of Optional Activities to help you get the most out of your trip. See p.16-17 for more info.

Wherever you travel, you want to get the local experience. It may be finding an authentic Greek taverna for lunch in Athens, or having a blast with the locals after dark in Florence - we help you get under the skin of the countries you visit. Our team spend most of their lives travelling “the Continent”, so we are perfectly placed to give you access to real, local experiences.

Amazing places to stay\ No matter which way you choose to travel, you will have some spectacular places to stay. From our grand château in France, to our picture-perfect gasthof in the Austrian Alps, or a beachside resort in the Greek Islands. Our Special Stopovers, Feature Hotels & Contiki Villages are an event in themselves. Many are exclusive to us & they’re all guaranteed to impress.

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It’s Europe’s diversity that makes it exceptional & Contiki is no different.

Festivals & Events

Europe has some of the most unique & memorable festivals the world has to offer. From Oktoberfest to the Edinburgh Festival, there is always an event happening somewhere. Plan your trip so that it works with a festival or special event (before or after your tour) & don’t forget to check the itinerary to see where you could be spending this New Year’s Eve. Find more ideas at

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For travellers like you\ We know that some of the best experiences you can have on the road are not just about the places, but about the people you share them with too. Contiki began as a bunch of friends discovering Europe together. Sharing the good times with like-minded people is still at the heart of everything we do today. Whether you are an experienced traveller or a first time explorer, we have trips to suit. High energy multi-country tours for those who want to experience it all in a short space of time. In-Depth Regional tours for those who want to get under the skin of a culture. Long. Short. Camping. Hotels. Exclusive places to stay. There is something to suit all tastes & budgets. Not sure where to start? The Tour Genius on the Contiki website will give you some inspiration. See contiki.com.au/genius for more. On top of all this we can save you time & money. Researching a trip can be fun, but time consuming. Our expertise means that we can get better rates on everything from accommodation to white water rafting, plus priority access at many of Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top attractions. Throw our super-efficient on road team into the mix & you really are set for the travel experience of a lifetime.

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Going solo?

While the majority of our travellers set out solo, one thing is for sure - you never finish a Contiki trip without new friends. Because more than half our travellers go it alone, you are guaranteed to link up with young (18-35 is all we do), adventurous & like-minded travel mates. We don’t charge single supplements for solo travellers. We’ll match you up with a same-sex room-mate, or if you want, you can always opt for the privacy of your own room for a little extra on Time Out tours or ‘A tent to myself’ on Camping tours.

First big trip?

Your first big trip away can be a bit daunting, even if you’ve travelled a lot before. That’s where Contiki steps in. From the moment you decide to go, we’re here to help. How do I get a passport? What visas might I need? What do I pack? Give us a call, drop us an email or get online - we’ll answer your questions & give you lots of essential travel tips & advice so you’re ready to start your adventure. When you travel with us, you’ll receive an exclusive Contiki-only Travellers Guide filled with loads of essential pre-trip info too. This travel must-have gives you tips on the destinations you’re headed to, ideas on what to pack, currency information, other cool ideas for your free time, some essential local lingo, plus lots more.

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Meet the team\ The Contiki Difference\ What’s better than going to Europe? Having someone on hand to make sure you have a good time, that’s what. Our team’s sole purpose is to make your trip the time of your life. With our Tour Managers, Tour Drivers, On-road Cooks (Camping Tours) & our team of nearly 100 Contiki on-site staff throughout Europe, there’s always a reliable friend at hand to show you the sights, cool local places & make everything easy. Your dedicated Tour Manager is like an on-road guide book. They’re not just passionate travellers, they’re professionals too. We’ve plucked the best of the bunch & sent them on a training trip (the best in the industry) to be able to make the cut on our tours. In fact, we’ve written the book on training. That means they’ve done the hard yards, are packed full of knowledge & they’re ready to share it all with you. They take care of all the details so everything runs smoothly & will organise a sightseeing tour or orientation walk in every place that you stop. Your trusty Tour Drivers are the same, they’ve trained hard to make sure they’ll get you where you need to go without any hassle. You can sit back & relax knowing that choosing to go Contiki means that strange road signs, narrow streets & finding the hotel is never your problem. One thing you only get with Contiki are our on-site teams on our Camping & Concept tours. We’ve got nearly 100 staff living throughout Europe at our exclusive Contiki Villages & Special Stopovers. Because they live on-site, they’re great for local knowledge - they know the local areas like the back of their hands. They’re there to make your stay the best it can be. Our On-road Cooks are also an essential part of the team on all our Camping tours. They’ll expertly whip up our legendary hot breakfasts daily to get you started & fill you with delicious fresh produce from local markets at night. And to top it off, to give our travellers that essential local perspective, in many locations we also use local guides for an expert insider’s look at destinations too. We lead, the others follow.

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

Contiki London Team\ The Basement

London is such a buzzing city, it is sometimes hard to know where to begin - don’t worry, the Contiki Basement & our expert team are ready to help. The Contiki Basement is our London tour departure point, located right in the heart of the city (see p.148 for a map). It’s where your kick-start tour meetings are held & it’s a great starting point for getting to know London & meeting other Contiki buddies. Plus you can use it for everything from storing your bags & checking your emails, to picking the brains of our expert on-site team. Think of them as your personal concierge - they’ll help you find the best stuff to see & do in London plus help you book day trips, theatre & gig tickets & loads more.

Stay longer in London? Lots of our tours start & finish in London. So if you need accommodation, we can help. We have great rates at 2 hotels (Royal National or Imperial hotels). Both are in central London near to cool West End theatres, bars & shops. If these hotels are full, we’ll book you in at the President, Bedford or Tavistock hotels (they’re just as good & just as central). See p.150 for details & prices. Booking tips: • Plan ahead & book with your tour. • Want to share with a friend? You need to book at the same time. • Going solo? We’ll get you a room-mate (same sex) for a twin or triple share. • We can’t book double beds. • Check-in available from 2pm. • See p.151 for our cancellation policy. Check-out our London Explorer packages too – see p.145 for more. To find out more go to contiki.com.au/staylonger

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Scan to watch Mark, Tour Manager: “I took 12 months off work to travel the world & during that time I did the Ultimate European tour. My Tour Manager said I should apply for a job & that’s what planted the seed. I love that my office is somewhere new everyday, I get to meet people from all over the globe & share their experiences.” Shona, on-site team: “I did a tour in 2008 & I applied the following year. When I was travelling I saw the on-site teams & thought “I want to do that”. The best thing about my job is meeting new people every day - I see how excited they are & it reminds me of my first trip to Europe.”

Getting around\ When you’re travelling with Contiki it’s not just about travelling on a coach - you’ll see Europe from all angles. We mix it up with included flights, ferries, trains & cruise boats too. Travelling on our Contiki coaches is more than just a way to get around - it’s a social event. You’re never short of mates to hang out with - it’s a great place to check out the views, listen to music or curl up in your comfy reclining seat & chill. We’re always stopping at great spots on the trip, many of which you’d miss if you travelled any other way. You can charge your phone, camera or iPod on board too, plus these plush, air-con coaches are environmentally friendly. See p.13 for more.

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What’s even better about our coaches is that they’re easy & hassle free. We get you where you need to be, drop you right at your door & unload your bags so you can hit the ground running.

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ravel is all about exploring & there’s no better place to try loads of different food than in Europe. On every tour (except one) you’ll get breakfast every day & about half your evening meals, but we don’t include every meal (especially lunches) for a reason. Here’s why - we keep meal times flexible to give you more independence & a chance to go local, while having the freedom & flexibility to suit your budget too.

On our Camping & Concept tours, our expert Cooks & on-site teams buy tasty, fresh food from local markets each day. You’ll get delicious, quality food that’s often unique to the places you’re visiting, like fondue in Switzerland & chicken parmigana in Rome.

Buttery croissants like only the French can do. Spicy paella made fresh in Barcelona. Pizza done the authentic way in Rome... It’s all about tantalising your taste buds in Europe.…

Bon Appétit

On our Time Out In-Depth Regional tours, we’ve included some extra special meals at local restaurants in the tour price, so you’ll really get a taste for the places you visit. Think moussaka & halva in a Greek taverna, bruschetta & penne arrabiata in Florence & tasty tapas in Barcelona, to name a few. For more info, see p.100-101. On many of our Explore More optional nights out you’ll also get a chance to live like a local – feasting in the Tuscan hills whilst sipping Chianti, indulging in meze in Istanbul or trying traditional bratwurst in a German beer hall are just a few authentic local options to enjoy. No matter what your tastes (or even your dietary requirement - just tell your Tour Manager at the start of your tour), you’ll love what we have to serve up.

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Oceans\ Oceans cover 71% of the Earth’s surface. The oceans of the world form the largest habitat on earth, supporting the greatest variety of life.

At Contiki we love the ocean, whether we are relaxing on a cruise, hopping from one beautiful island to another or simply taking a dip. We know just how important the oceans are & through our projects around the world – from the Mesoamerican Reef, the world’s second largest reef, to the Mediterranean Sea or the beachfronts in Thailand – we are working hard to protect them.

Our Foundation. We’re founding partners of the non-profit The Travel Corporation Conservation Foundation. Our Foundation has committed over US$2 million to help underprivileged communities & support sustainable tourism around the world. It’s part of its commitment to preserving our planet for generations to come (so far, the Foundation has helped protect 3 million hectares of forest in Brazil, supported the World Wildlife Fund’s work with indigenous sustainable tourism in Australia, plus much more). What’s more, we’re committed to continuing with this support for sustainable tourism for years to come. We’re the primary sponsors of The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards – encouraging tourism operators to develop & share sustainable tourism practices around the world. For the full story & more detail about the projects we’ve done & our plans for the future visit contiki.com.au/responsibletravel Taking care of the environment doesn’t need to stop when you travel – you can help look out for the planet wherever you are. Stuff like re-using your drink bottle, using less packaging, recycling or simply turning off your TV are all really simple ways we can all help to lessen our environmental impact. For some tips & hints about what you can do visit contiki.com.au/responsibletravel

Our coaches. We want you to see the world. But we also want to look after it. In Europe, coach is by far the most carbon efficient way to travel. Our modern, airconditioned coaches are some of the best in Europe & we make sure they’re fuel efficient & exceed Europe’s strict fuel emission regulations.

Carbon Emissions Grid METHOD OF TRAVEL

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Source DEFRA (UK Dept for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) Greenhouse Gas (ghg) conversion figures August 2010 http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/business/reporting/conversion-factors.htm

Want to reduce your carbon footprint even more? You’ll find links on our website for how to offset. For more see: contiki.com.au/responsibletravel

Recycling. This brochure you’re holding in your hot little hands is not only filled with awesome trips & cool stuff to do, it’s also good for the planet. At Contiki we’re committed to using 100% recycled paper for our brochure pages, 95% of which is post consumer waste (that’s litter to you & me). In simple terms, between Contiki & our Travel Corporation sister companies we’re saving over 54,000 trees* a year. Using recycled paper means we’re using less trees, sending less waste to landfills & consuming 20% less energy making the paper. The tree fiber used to make our paper is also multi-forest certified – we’ve got the seal of approval by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) & a Blue Angel Certification too. Plus, the paper making process used to produce our paper is chlorine free, meaning less dioxins are released into our waterways. On top of all this a super efficient filtration process means the paper mill returns the water back to the environment cleaner than when it came in. For more ways that we’re helping to look after our planet visit contiki.com.au/responsibletravel * Calculations provided by the Environmental Defense Fund

Learn more at: www.thetravelcorporation.com/ foundation

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Only Contiki... Includes more\ You’ve saved hard & are ready to see Europe. So to guarantee you get the most out of your trip, we’ve packed in lots of inclusions. They’re the things you can’t wait to see like The Vatican & the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Travelling is about seeing, touching & tasting the places you visit. It’s about getting the most out of your holiday (& your money), getting up close to Europe’s must-see sights & having a great time along the way. Wherever you are, we’ll line up trips to monuments, cycling tours & some entry fees. Plus, we even get you in faster, so you have more time to see & discover. But it’s not just about ‘ticking the box’ when you travel with us. Only Contiki includes a bunch of exclusive experiences & cool Contiki-only Special Stopovers (plus loads more) so look out for them beside the map on the tour pages. And there’s even more value with Contiki—there’s no extra cost if you’re travelling solo & if you want a little privacy then you always have the option of your own room on Time Out, or a tent to yourself on Camping tours, for a little extra. Whichever way you choose to travel, we hook you up with some special places to stay. There are great, comfortable cabins at our Contiki Villages & exclusive experiences at our Special Stopovers, not to mention stays at some of the most spectacular Feature Hotels, all included for you. Great regional food is one of the highlights of any European trip. We include more special meals & still give you plenty of time to seek out & discover the best local cuisine for yourself. Check out our In-Depth Regional tours for even more included local cuisine.

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ENJOY LOADS OF INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS WITH CONTIKI

Wine tasting at our Chateau

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WALKING TOUR OF FLORENCE

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.

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VISIT BLARNEY CASTLE

When in Paris... Get acquainted with Paris’s famous sights as you explore the city on our exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour. Burn around the Arc de Triomphe & people watch down the chic Parisian’s down the famous Champs Elysees. You’ll wonder at the stunning architecture of the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre & of course the unmissable Eiffel Tower.

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Explore More\ Do more with your free time\ Holidays shouldn’t be about following a rigid schedule. On our tours, the only things fixed are your destinations. Want to go exploring? Want to chill out, relax & take it easy? It’s up to you. Free time means time to do free stuff too, like shop, check out a gallery, people watch or simply sit back in the sun & soak up some rays. All our trips are planned to ensure you have loads of free time so you can choose to do what you want. It’s about flexibility - while giving you a load of awesome optional stuff to do too. As well as all our included highlights & essential sightseeing – we’ve hand picked heaps of exciting Explore More optionals, negotiated great prices & we’ll organise it all for you, so you can get even more out of your free time. Feel the adrenalin rush as you paraglide in the Tyrol, sun seek on a Corfu cruise, reach new heights on a Swiss mountain cable-car or treat yourself at a Turkish bathhouse.

01 Tandem Paragliding, Tyrol 02 The Moulin Rouge, Paris 03 Take it easy in your free time

NB. It’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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Go for it & create your own adventure.

bungy jumping\classical concert in vienna\rhine valley wine tasting in historic cellar\schnaps museum & tasting\cog-railway ride up a mountain\island cruise & swimming\caique boat cruise in corfu\gondola ride in venice\paris cabaret show & dinner\parasailing & waterskiing\greek dancing\spanish flamenco show\guided tour of ancient rome\whitewater rafting in austria\belly dancing\amsterdam canal boat cruise\dinner in turkey\bobsled ride\zorbing\and many moreâ&#x20AC;Ś To find Explore More choices, look for the orange panel on the bottom of every tour page.

For a full list of optional activities for each tour go to: contiki.com.au/exploremore

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When you travel with Contiki you see more, get more & save more too. The result? You can do even more cool stuff. We’ve compared a typical day travelling on your own to a day on Contiki. You can’t do all we do for cheaper, see for yourself.

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* Prices & exchange rates validated at 3rd September 2010 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 25 Day The Northern Trek p. 31, 22 day European Spirit p.48 & 13 day Road to Rome p.86. Food fund is included in the Camping & Concept tour comparisons above.

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Gold Seal Protection

Our Gold Seal means that if you cancel your tour before you leave home, we won’t charge you a cent. And if you’re ill or have to leave the trip early for personal reasons, Gold Seal will refund you A$40 for each day that you miss & will cover your air ticket costs. See more on p.149

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Pay Early\

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

Save More

Save up to A$335* on your tour if you book & pay 12 months before you leave, or save up to A$315* on your tour if you book & pay six months before you leave. See the tour page to find out your pay early discount.

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4 OR MORE Everyone saves 5% 7 OR MORE Everyone saves 7.5% 10 OR MORE Everyone saves 10% or invite an 11th person for free! TRIPLE SHARE save 5% on the twin share price when you book a triple room. Available on many Time Out hotel tours.

The facts: All these discounts apply to the land tour price (ie: not flights). You can combine group discounts, multi tour discounts & early payment discounts on tours of 8 days or longer.

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We can make booking your tour even easier. Contiki can make your flight arrangements from almost anywhere in Australia. Best prices 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. Don’t forget our earlybird deals. We work closely with our airline partners to bring you fantastic earlybird fares, where the earlier you book the more you save!

Lots of choice 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. Our partners operate out of most Australian ports & give you access to over 20 fantastic European destinations.

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Complete flexibility Contiki has a 7 day

grace period where you can make as many amendments as you need free of charge. We’ll also customize your itinerary to meet your travel needs*.

Flexible payment conditions are a huge bonus - reserve your flight now & pay later when you pay for your tour**.

Great service Contiki’s specialist agents do

the hard work for you to make sure your tour & flights work in together – too easy.

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Contiki endeavours to offer the best airfare available at the time of booking. All airfares are subject to availability. * As long as you are booking outside of 45 days & air has not been ticketed. ** Fuel surcharges & taxes on airfare are not guaranteed until full payment for flights are received.

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Book 2 Contiki tours (of 10 days or more) at the same time. Save A$100 on your total booking. You can pick any Contiki tour as your second (or third !) – continue your holiday in Europe or consider North America, Asia, New Zealand or Australia.

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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.

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* Pay Early Savings of A$335 & A$315 based on 24 Day Winter Wanderer p.140-141 & 33 Day European Explorer p.96-99 respectively.

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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.

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

Amazing accommodation Only Contiki includes the widest range of amazing overnight stays. Our exclusive Contiki Villages & Special Stopovers, with their dedicated Contiki teams, are genuinely unique. Not forgetting our exclusive Feature Hotels offering authentic local experiences.

Exceptional eats Nobody does food like Contiki. Wherever you travel you can expect the best of regional European cuisine. From unique local meals on our In-Depth Regional Time Out tours, to feature meals on our Concept tours & market-fresh home cooking on our Camping trips, get your taste buds ready for our legendary culinary delights.

Legendary for a reason.

More free time Our Tour Managers manage all the details (not you!) so you’ll get the most from your trip. You’ll have loads of free time to explore on your own if you want. We’ve also organised a whole load of amazing optional activities for you to try if you choose & we’ve got you the best rates available.

The experience of a lifetime What does all this add up to? The most amazing travel experience, tailored specifically for you.

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The facts: All these discounts apply to the land tour price (ie: not flights). You can combine group discounts, multi tour discounts & early payment discounts on tours of 8 days or longer.

Earlybird Deals\

Save More

Check

contiki.com.au/earlybirds, ask your travel agent or call Contiki.

One-stop for your airfare & tour

We can make booking your tour even easier. Contiki can make your flight arrangements from almost anywhere in Australia. Best prices We guarantee to offer you the best

Lots of choice We work with a range of major

Check

contiki.com.au/airdeals

Complete flexibility Contiki has a 7 day

grace period where you can make as many amendments as you need free of charge. We’ll also customize your itinerary to meet your travel needs*.

Flexible payment conditions are a huge bonus - reserve your flight now & pay later when you pay for your tour**.

Great service Contiki’s specialist agents do

the hard work for you to make sure your tour & flights work in together – too easy.

Conditions:

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More diversity

Only\ Contiki\

* Pay Early Savings of A$335 & A$315 based on 24 Day Winter Wanderer p.140-141 & 33 Day European Explorer p.96-99 respectively.

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The experience of a lifetime What does all this add up to? The most amazing travel experience, tailored specifically for you.

ABOUT TIME OUT Page ACCOMMODATION........... 74-75

EUROPEAN HORIZON From Page Days 10..................... A$1315.................. 40-41

EUROPEAN MAGIC From Page Days 9........................ A$1315.............. 76-77

THE EXPEDITION Days From Page 21..................... A$2035.................. 28-29 THE SOUTHERN TRAIL Days From Page 22..................... A$2269.................. 30 THE NORTHERN TREK Days From Page 25..................... A$2395.................. 31 THE EASY RIDER Days From Page 32..................... A$3195.................. 32-33 THE BIG CHILL Days From Page 46..................... A$4439.................. 34-35

EUROPEAN HIGHLIGHTS From Page Days 14..................... A$1849.................. 42-43

AMSTERDAM to BARCELONA Days From Page 11..................... A$2129.............. 78-79

EUROPEAN WHIRL From Page Days 18..................... A$2369.................. 44-45

EUROPEAN DISCOVERY From Page Days 12..................... A$1729.............. 80-81

THE ESCAPE Days From Page 12..................... A$1219.................. 27

EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE From Page Days 20..................... A$2595.................. 46-47

BEST OF EUROPE From Page Days 10 / 13............ A$2249.............. 82-83

EUROPEAN SPIRIT From Page Days 22..................... A$2815.................. 48-49

EUROPEAN ENCOUNTER From Page Days 16..................... A$2175.............. 84-85 ROAD TO ATHENS / ROAD TO ROME Days From Page 17 / 13............ A$2070.............. 86-87

EUROPEAN ESCAPADE Days From Page 25..................... A$3255.................. 50-51 EUROPEAN CONTRASTS Days From Page 29..................... A$3865.................. 52-53

ROAD TO ATHENS plus CRUISES Days From Page 21 / 25............ A$3370.............. 87

LONDON to ATHENS + GREEK ISLAND HOPPING Days From Page 33..................... A$4465.................. 59

EUROPEAN INSPIRATION From Page Days 19..................... A$2515.............. 90-91

LONDON to ATHENS Days From Page 21..................A$3055...............57-58

EUROPEAN IMPRESSIONS From Page Days 18..................... A$2999.............. 88-89

EUROPEAN VISTA From Page Days 21..................... A$2759.............. 92-93

LONDON to ROME Days From Page 16..................... A$2290.................. 59

EUROPEAN PANORAMA Days From Page 28..................... A$4779.............. 94-95

ULTIMATE EUROPEAN + greek island hopping From Page Days 45..................... A$6285.................. 60-63

EUROPEAN EXPLORER From Page Days 33..................... A$6169.............. 96-99

ULTIMATE EUROPEAN + EGYPT OPTION Days From Page 45..................... A$6795.................. 63 GREEK ISLAND ADVENTURER Days From Page 9........................ A$1339............... 64-65

Time Out

In-Depth Regional Europe

SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIA Days From Page 26..................... A$4399............... 66-67

INTRODUCING Page IN-DEPTH TOURS................. 100-101 Scotland & IRELAND Days From Page 13..................... A$2125.............. 102

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ENGLAND & SCOTLAND From Page Days 8 / 9................. A$1075.............. 103 ireland From Page Days 8........................ A$1239.............. 104 scotland From Page Days 6........................ A$999................ 105

RUSSIA Days From Page 12 / 14............ A$2025............... 70-71

SCANDINAVIA Days From Page 14 / 16............ A$2385............... 68-69

GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND Days From Page 16..................... A$2419.............. 106-107

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EUROPEAN ADVENTURER Days From Page 37..................... A$5085.................. 54-56

LONDON & PARIS Days From Page 7 / 9................. A$1045.............. 108-109

LONDON, PARIS & AMSTERDAM Days From Page 9........................ A$1489.............. 109 LONDON, PARIS & ROME Days From Page 10..................... A$1685.............. 109 SIMPLY ITALY Days From Page 12..................... A$1649.............. 110-111 ITALIAN ESPRESSO Days From Page 112-113 8........................ A$1199.............. MEDITERRANEAN trail Days From Page 10..................... A$1719.............. 114-115

From A$71/day INTRODUCING Page WINTER TOURS.......................... 138-139 WINTER WANDERER Days From Page 24..................... A$3229................... 140-141 SKI AUSTRIA Days From Page 7 / 14.............. A$569..................... 142-143

PLUS SEE:

ABOUT CONCEPT Page ACCOMMODATION................. 38-39

THE LITTLE HOPPER Days From Page 10..................... A$1045.................. 26

INTRODUCING Page TIME OUT TOURS................. 72-73

INTRODUCING Page CONCEPT TOURS. ................... 36-37

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From A$141/day

As these tours also run throughout the winter.

MEDITERRANEAN highlights Days From Page 13..................... A$1729.............. 116-117 SPANISH SPREE Days From Page 14..................... A$1665.............. 118-119 EGYPT & THE NILE Days From Page 8........................ A$1145.............. 120-121 TURKEY & GREEK ISLAND ODYSSEY Days From Page 10..................... A$1695.............. 122

More ways to travel INTRODUCING MORE Page WAYS TO TRAVEL........................... 144 london explorer Days From Page 3 / 5................. A$275........................... 145

berlin, prague & vienna Days From Page 9........................ A$1195.............. 123 berlin TO BUDAPEST Days From Page 11..................... A$1399.............. 124 berlin & prague Days From Page 7........................ A$935................ 125

paris new year Days From Page 4........................ A$529........................... 146

vienna & budapest Days From Page 5........................ A$765................ 125

EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Days From Page 4........................ A$465........................... 147

EASTERN ROAD Days From Page 12..................... A$1845.............. 126-127

Easter in Amsterdam Days From Page 4........................ A$359........................... 147

CROATIAN ISLAND CRUISING Days From Page 8........................ A$1015.............. 128-129

MUNICH OKTOBERFEST Days From Page 5 / 7................. A$415........................... 147

GREEK ISLAND HOPPING Days From Page 13..................... A$2069.............. 130-131 SPOTLIGHT ON GREECE + CRUISING Days From Page 4 / 8 / 12........ A$815................ 132-133 AEGEAN CLASSIC & GOLDEN FLEECE CRUISES Days From Page 6 / 9................. A$1075.............. 134-135 Eastern med. cruisING Days From Page 9........................ A$1915.............. 136 MYKONOS & ISLAND CRUISING Days From Page 8........................ A$1525.............. 137

Not all travellers are the same. We’ve all got different budgets, we want to see different things & stay in different places. So we keep it flexible & give you 6 great tour styles so you can holiday your way.

Camping Tours\ Want to go a little back to basics but still keep it comfy? Want to spend a little but get a lot? You’ll enjoy spacious tents for two in great campsites. At our Contiki Villages you get the use of all our facilities & on-site teams too. On many nights we even take it up a level (or two) with hostel or hotel upgrades, for absolutely no extra cost. See opposite for a full list or find out more on pages 24-35.

Concept Tours\

Our Concept tours are all about mixing it up & giving you a taste of all the accommodation that Europe offers - cabins, hostels & hotels. You’ll also get to stay at our exclusive Contiki-only Special Stopovers like our French château, our Swiss chalet & our Austrian gasthof - all with our Contiki on-site teams. Simple one night, a hotel upgrade the next, that’s Concept. See opposite for a full list or find out more on pages 36-71.

mediterranean trail plus GREEK ISLAND CRUISES Days From Page 13 / 17............ A$2195.............. 115

INTRODUCING Page CAMPING TOURS..................... 24-25

In-Depth Regional Europe

From A$160/day

From A$128/day

Winter

Multi-Country Europe

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Multi-Country Europe

From A$96/day

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Multi-Country Europe

Concept

Camping

Six great ways to go\

corfu explorer Days From Page 4........................ A$145........................... 145 amsterdam new year Days From Page 4........................ A$460........................... 146

Time Out Multi-Country Tours\

Great comfort at a great price is what our Time Out tours are all about. You’ll stay twin-share in city hotels near the sights with lots of little extras & home comforts like en-suites, TVs & WiFi. We’ve also hand-picked some extra special places to stay too, our Feature Hotels. Imagine a château in France, a hotel nestled in the Swiss Alps, a Greek island beach resort & a Roman villa with panoramic views. Just kick off your shoes & relax. See opposite for a full list or find out more on pages 72-99.

Time Out - In-Depth Regional Tours\

Our In-Depth Regional tours are about really going local & getting to the heart of the places you visit, but with the same great standard of accommodation as our Multi-Country Time Out tours above. With loads of 2 & 3 night stops, you can explore destinations in-depth, find out what really makes these regions tick & meet more locals along the way. We also include some extra special local meals too, so you can experience authentic cuisine at some of our favourite local restaurants – like tapas in Barcelona, French cuisine in Nice & a traditional Greek dinner in Athens. See opposite for a full list or find out more on pages 100-137.

Winter Tours & Ski\ Travelling in Europe isn’t just about the summer. We’ve got lots of tours during the winter months too. There are loads of reasons to travel in winter, so beat the crowds & explore Europe in the snow. We’ve also got 2 cool ski & snowboarding packages in Austria at the Worlds #1 ski resort, which are perfect for a real European winter break. See opposite for a full list or find out more on pages 138-143.

Festivals & Events\ Ringing in the New Year in Europe is a must do, as are our many festivals & special events like Oktoberfest & the Edinburgh Tattoo. We’ve got it all covered. See opposite for a full list or find out more on pages 144-147.