Europe Winter 2009/10 Incl. Ski & Snowboarding
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From C$120/Day Sharing Laughter Culture Fun Adventure Chilling out Freedom Go for it!
Why travel in Winter? Airfares are up to 50% cheaper in winter so spend less getting there and more when you arrive.
Events, festivals, markets and carnivals – Winter is culture central!
Less crowds means less queues.
Shop till you drop with loads of markets and end of year sales.
Stop dreaming of a white Christmas (or New Year’s) and experience one!
The snow! Skiing and après ski like only the Europeans know how.
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Ever thought there must be more to life? There is. Think of 3 words:
Europe. Winter. Contiki. Europe, because it’s packed full of things to see, do and love. Contiki, because we’re the people to help you see your world. So if you want to meet people your age and on your wavelength to share fantastic times travelling, there’s no better way to go. This could be the beginning of the rest of your life! We’ve been a family owned business since 1962 and have led the way since day one, helping generations of travellers discover the world.
Adventure and passion – that’s the Contiki spirit. It’s what we stand for… and after travelling with us, you just might too! W For more go to contiki.com/contiki-experience
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You know the feeling? When you’ve done something so fun, you just want to do it again? That’s Contiki. And that’s why people come from all over the globe to explore Europe with us.
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No younger. No older. Just everyone in between. Travel with us and you’ll meet people your age and build your global network big time! All with the aim to see, smell, taste and live Europe while sharing some incredible times together. Are you ready?
he best value We’ve done some hard bargaining across Europe so you get the best deals. You’ve probably already noticed that what others call ‘extras’ – to us, are all included as part of the package. You’ll know exactly what you’re getting, so you can plan to a tee (more on page 13). Our unique extras include access to the Contiki Basement in London where you can pick up your email, store luggage and get info from helpful Contiki staff. Other surprises include fitting our modern coaches with power charging units & loads of included sightseeing.
Like the idea of travelling with your own personal travel guru? Our crew are trained to help you get the most from your holiday, from visiting the sights to finding and doing things a little more ‘off the itinerary’. Tap into their local knowledge and get all the help and advice you need. And trust us, they’ve made it through training ‘boot camp’ to get here, so they know their stuff.
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Truth is, travel can be hard work. Like when it’s late and you’re lugging your backpack in the rain, up a lonely street, in a foreign city, looking for street signs, whilst juggling a map. That’s not fun and it won’t happen with Contiki! We take all the hard work out of your holiday, so you can get down to clocking up some seriously good times – everything a holiday should be about.
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want ‘me time’ We hear you. We know you need your own time to check things out, explore the back streets, find a great place for a meal or just enjoy some chill out time. All our trips have flexibility & free time every day. There’s also Explore More Optional Activities (pages 8-9) that allow you to pick and mix, whether you’re into art, adventure sports, music or food, the choices are healthy and we’re pretty confident you’ll find something you just can’t say no to. While we're talking flexibilty, there's a choice of two styles of travel - more on page 11.
W For more go to contiki.com/contiki-experience
Why Contiki?
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After 47 years in the business, we have built up quite a reputation. We’re a member of Tour Operator Associations worldwide and we’re recognised globally for our reliability and quality. Sure, the company may have grown and evolved, but that essential Contiki spirit is as strong as ever.
ngenious! We’ve got a whole lot of stuff that covers you – from departure dates that are preferred, to fuel and currency surcharge coverage (more on page 13). So once your deposit is paid, you’re protected. Look for the diamond shaped symbol next to individual departure dates on your chosen tour for Preferred Departures (PD’s). Or check contiki.com as we are continually updating tours to a guaranteed Definite Departure status online.
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Contiki & Europe Winter Why Contiki? Included highlights & sightseeing Explore More & free time optionals Types of tours plus where you stay Contiki crew Real value. Cool deals. Travelling responsibly About contiki.com Stay longer and departure points London calling
Multi-country tours
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European Magic European Discovery European Encounter European Inspiration European Vista Winter Wanderer
In-Depth Regional tours 28/29 29 29 30 31 32-33 34-35 36 37 38 39 39 39
London and Paris London, Paris and Amsterdam London, Paris and Rome Great Britain Italian Espresso Simply Italy Mediterranean Highlights Spanish Spree Egypt and the Nile Berlin to Budapest Berlin, Prague and Vienna Berlin and Prague Vienna and Budapest
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That’s what you’re after isn’t it? To explore the places you’ve seen in films, read about in books and daydreamed of visiting! We call them Included Highlights and they’re a part of every Contiki itinerary, every day.
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Best of all, they’re included in the cost of your tour so you can score extra bang for your buck and be sure you will see the things that are key to every destination. Stuff like locally guided tours, some entrance fees, cycling tours, organised evenings out – they’re just some of what’s included. Follow the footprints for a bit more of what you’ll see…
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FINDING INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS On each tour page of the brochure, we’ve listed a lot of the sightseeing included in your tour price within the itinerary section. It’s clearly marked in a different colour – see the example here for how it looks.
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Want to explore more? Sure there are loads of activities already included, but there's also plenty of ‘Free Time’ to go for it and create your own adventure ‘off the itinerary’. Explore something you might have already seen in more detail, or just chill out, go shopping, relax and see where the backstreets take you. You can also try one of our many Explore More ‘Optional Activities’ that help turn a great trip into an unforgettable one. Each one has been handpicked based on past traveller feedback and we’ve negotiated great rates to pass on to you.
Paris cabaret show
It’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities and be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding and therefore involve some risk.
Paris cabaret show & dinner Amsterdam canal boat cruise Classical concert in Vienna Guided tour of ancient Rome
Schnaps museum & tasting Gondola ride in Venice Budapest river cruise & dinner Rhine Valley wine tasting
Tandem paragliding in the Tyrol Historical walking tour in Berlin Tuscan feast & entertainment Ghost walk in York Night out clubbing in Florence
Cruise on a Scottish ‘loch’ Swiss fondue in Lucerne Cruise & lunch on Prague’s Vltava River
Spanish flamenco show Scottish haggis & bagpipe evening Dinner in the Royal Palace district in Monaco
Guided trip to the Valley of the Fallen in Madrid Tapas evening in Seville Guided tour of Pompeii
Horse Drawn Carriage Ride Ice Skating and Schnitzel Dinner Discovery walk on the Isle of Capri
Guided walk through Oxford University grounds
Venice gondola ride
Paragliding
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Explore More & Free Time Optionals
Traditional German dinner
Amsterdam canal cruise
Ice skating in Paris
Sleigh ride Florence nightclub
Schnaps tasting
To Mo find E loo re ac xplo ora k ou tiviti re eve nge t for es, ry t arro the our w pag on e. W For a full listing of all Explore More Optional Activities and prices by tour – see contiki.com/ exploremore. You’ll also receive these details in your final documentation. More info on page 42.
Save money! Remember if you book early you save money
Agon Aldea, Berlin
Château Fontager
Château Fontager, Lyon Experience the beautiful French countryside with a stay in this charming, old French castle set in parklands beside the River Rhone. There’s lots to impress, including fantastic rooms.
Eventhotel Pyramide, Vienna
Your Contiki crew, sightseeing & transport Venice
• Chasing the snow? We’ve got 1 & 2 week ski packages in Austria - see page 40 for details. • Try a London short break package before or after your tour that includes a value-packed collection of extras, excursions & accommodation (but no Tour Manager) - more on page 16. • Imagine spending New Year’s Eve somewhere in Europe - check out page 15 for how!
Spanish dinner
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You’ll travel with a fun and professional Contiki Tour Manager and Driver (see page 12). And as with every Contiki tour, you’ll travel in style on a comfy, air conditioned coach. Sightseeing the key icons in each destination is included in your tour price (see pages 6-7). Plus there’s lots of free time to do the things you like best (see pages 8-9).
Meals Superior tours include great breakfasts and lots of dinners, but there’s some meals we don’t include, like lunches – they are generally free for you to go exploring and do your own thing. In-depth regional trips include even more local restaurants so you can really see ‘what’s cooking’ locally.
An attraction in itself! This striking hotel offers deluxe rooms and a wellness centre to chill out in after a solid day’s sightseeing.
Easy access via public transport Many of our hotels have easy access to all the action, like the Hotel Regent, Rome – a few stops on the metro from the city centre or Blue Square Hotel Amsterdam a 10 minute tram ride to the city centre.
Central The Capitol Hotel Florence, Ibis Wenceslas Square Prague, plus a variety of hotels in Paris, Berlin, Barcelona, Madrid, Nice and more. Central locations are a key feature of In-depth tours.
Close to key monuments Like the Ibis Port de Clichy hotel in Paris – close to Montmartre, the home of Sacre Coeur and the Moulin Rouge.
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Superior Hotel Accommodation
Comfy hotels Central locations Easy access to key sights Special feature hotels Options for solo travellers Choose multi-country or In-depth regional tours Ski & boarding packages
Multi country tours Want to get a taste of a lot of places? Multi-country trips start in London and end in Paris or Amsterdam, covering more than 20 countries and have the flexibility to suit every timeline. In-Depth regional tours Prefer to explore the heart of a place? Got a soft spot for a particular country or region? Or just short of time? Explore just a few destinations in-depth, staying in some locations for 3 nights. We’ve designed these tours to include fewer meals, so you can get out there and try different things. Plus a key feature of Indepth tours are centrally located hotels. These tours start & end in different cities across Europe.
“My brain is packed with all the travel knowledge, insider tips and great ideas you need, so you can make the most of your time.”
Contiki Crew have made it through training ‘boot camp’, so they couldn’t be better qualified, plus they love what they do - all adding up to an even better holiday for you!
“I always keep an eagle eye on things to help make your trip as hassle-free as possible.”
“I live, eat and breathe travel. Careful, it’s catching!”
“Sure it’s a tour, but I like to keep it flexible and move things around to suit the group and the day. I’m here to make your trip the best it can be, and am always listening and ready to help.”
“Like to get a handle on the lingo? I’ll give you a few key words and phrases you need to mix it with the locals. Then it’s over to you to give it a try.”
“I look friendly, sound friendly and even wake up friendly. Not bad, eh? I’m also around your age and I’ve got a pretty good idea of the kind of fun you’re after.”
“TM’s come from a big melting pot of countries, which adds up to even more fun and spirit".
“Travelling with me is all about you concentrating on the fun bits. To do that, I like to focus on keeping things organised and running smoothly, so you can focus on enjoying your holiday.”
“There’s no tougher training in the travel industry than our intensive training course and there’s a good reason why. Contiki makes sure that only the very best people make it through so that you get to benefit from having the cream of the crop.”
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“The other half of our dynamic duo - nobody knows the roads like our Drivers do. They handle all the driving stress while getting you where you want, near door to door, without having to lug your bags around.”
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Real value. Cool deals.
C$ THE CONTIKI PRICE/DAY
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Contiki crew. Real value & cool deals
Early Payment Discounts Save up to C$179 off the cost of your tour when you book and pay in full, 6 months before departing. Check the tour page for savings on the trip of your choice.
We’ve done the sums on doing a tour versus travelling on your own to 3 key destinations. And the results are in! Check the deals here to find ways to cut your holiday costs even more.
Multi-tour Discounts Book any 2 Contiki trips of 10 days or longer, at the same time & get up to C$100 off the cost of the second tour.
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Group Discounts MORE 4 save 5% Get 4 or more people to book at the same time on the same tour and take 5% off the cost per person. SAVINGS 7 save 7.5% Book 7 people travelling on the same holiday at the same time and score a 7.5% discount per person. PERFECT 10 save 10% Round up a group of 10 friends booking on the same tour at the same time and the 11th person travels free. Or everyone in your group gets 10% off. Whatever way you like it!
Venice Italy €4.90
Paris France €4.50
Lucerne Switzerland SF17.00
Café latté & a croissant at the Café Moulin
Platter of cold meats and cheese & coffee at the Café Parterre
€75.00
€22.00
SF25.00
City sightseeing tour
Lake cruise
€79.00
€65.00
SF120.00
Single Traveller Savings
At the Ibis Paris Maine Montparnasse
At the Waldstatterhof Swiss Seehotel
€15.00
€5.60
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Metro Pass
Bus and train
When travelling alone, you may not want to incur the expense of a single room supplement, so why not share with fellow passengers of the same sex on a “twin room” basis (non-smoking only). It is an enjoyable way to travel and make new friends and helps stretch your holiday budget further.
(2 courses and a glass of wine, beer or soft drink)
€30.00
€52.00
Transport based on Youth Rail Pass
€17.57
Breakfast
Ham & cheese panini & cappuccino at the Café Gianni
Sightseeing
Private motorboat to historic islands: €55.00 City sightseeing tour €20.00
1 Night’s Budget Accommodation (price of budget hotel twin share/room only)
Day Travel Pass
At the Albergo Venezia
Grand canal water-bus
Dinner
(2nd class 25 years or under based on the Global Pass/valid in 20 countries/ for 1 month)
Total cost of your day in C$’s when doing it your own way The unbeatable Contiki price
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All discounts apply to the land tour price only. More 4, Savings 7 and Perfect 10 can be combined on tours of 5 days or more.
Travel Protection Plan Contiki's Travel Protection Plan provides you with peace of mind while youtravel and "Any Reason" cancellation flexibility. In addition to comprehensive coverage during your vacation, our plan allows you to cancel your tour for any reason before you leave home and receive a 2 year credit to travel with us at a later date. More on page 42.
SF35.00
Guarantees
At the Café de Flore
At the Restaurant Galliker
€17.57
€17.57
As soon as we receive your deposit, your tour price is guaranteed and only government action can change it. That’s even more reason to book & pay early! See page 43 for details.
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C$346/day C$261/day C$242/day Contiki’s Europe from C$120/day
*Prices & exchange rates validated at 11th May 2009 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’s per day pricing is based on a European Inspirations tour daily cost.
PREFERRED & DEFINITE DEPARTURES: Contiki has designated a large number of tours as Preferred Departures (PD). Because these departures have a reliable booking history, they will almost always operate as scheduled (except under circumstances beyond our control). Look for the white diamond-shaped symbol against individual departure dates on the itinerary of your choice. Tours are also being continually updated to a guaranteed Definite Departure status on contiki.com, so check online for the most up-todate information.
W For more go to contiki.com/deals
When you hit the road with us, there are two very good reasons to feel great (and probably more)! First one is the feel-good factor of knowing you’re about to begin the trip of a lifetime. Second, you’ll feel even better knowing that travelling by coach emits less carbon emissions and other harmful greenhouse gases per passenger than most other forms of transport including cars, trains and planes! International air travel is key to getting you on the road to your world adventure and most airlines have options for you to carbon offset, if you choose to. Coach is by far the most carbon efficient way to travel around.
Bags packed & ready to go? Or just thinking about it? Wherever you’re at with your travel plans, joining the Contiki community online will help. Here’s where you can connect with lots of travellers your age all with the aim to get out there and live the travel dream!
Contiki’s coach fleet is one of the best around and we’re regularly updating it so that all our engines remain fuel efficient and environmentally friendly. For the full story go to contiki.com/responsibletravel. Last year we launched The Leading Travel Companies Conservation Foundation so that we could help protect threatened communities, natural environments and historic sites all over the world. Already, the foundation has helped Conservation International protect the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, assisted WWF to support indigenous sustainable tourism projects in Australia and funded research and restoration in Venice. By travelling with Contiki you are helping us contribute to these projects and more. To learn more about the Foundation’s work visit www.tltc.com/foundation
What else can you find at contiki.com? • Contiki videos & mini-movie • Cool competitions • The latest deals • More detailed itineraries, prices & Explore More activity options • Plus there’s contikipedia… our very own wiki full of answers to every Contiki question imaginable written by our tour managers and past travellers.
You’ll find advice and comments from past Contiki travellers to answer all those little questions (and the big ones)! And there’s a healthy amount of pre-trip meeting going on too, so you can often find trip mates from your tour before you even leave home. For more got to contiki.com
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Where will you be for New Year’s 2010? Look at the dates & rates panels on any tour page to see which departures cover New Year’s Eve and where you could be!
Want an unbeatable air deal? We've got competitive fly + tour deals on airfares from most major Canadian cities that access all Contiki's start and finish cities for every tour. Ask us how or head to contiki.com for more details.
Hotel departure points and stay longer options Want to stay longer? We’ve got specially negotiated rates available to help you extend your holiday before or after your tour. See contiki.com/staylonger for details or ask your agent or Contiki when you book your tour. For detailed info on where your tour departs from & how to get there head to contiki.com/departurepoints
Charge it on the go You wouldn’t travel anywhere without your music or a camera, right? That’s why most of our coaches are fitted with charging units, so you’ll never have to worry about your iPod, MP3 or camera batteries running out of juice. Just charge up onboard and you’re good to go – how convenient is that? Don't forget to bring your adapter plug.
It’s big, it’s bustling and sometimes it’s a bit tricky knowing where to start. That’s where Contiki can help, especially with the Contiki Basement. Houses of Parliament & Big Ben
Buckingham Palace
London Eye
Tower of London
Oxford Street
Contiki Basement
Soho
St. Paul’s Cathedral
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Accommodation for before or after your tour
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Exclusive to Contiki in London Arriving in London can be a huge challenge so the Contiki Basement is a place for you to hang out, chill and get your bearings. With the help of our staff, you can learn about and book activities, day trips and sightseeing around the city. Exclusively for our travellers, and open 7 days a week, it’s a handy meeting spot located in the heart of central London, at Russell Square, below the Royal National Hotel. For a small fee you can also pick up your email in our internet cafe and store luggage (a service you’ll learn to love more than you know)! Open Oct-April 11.00am to 7.00pm W
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London City
Need London accommodation before or after your tour? We have two great options, the Royal National and Imperial Hotels. Both are right in central London, next to Soho - a 10 minute walk from theatres, nightlife and shopping. They are bookable at Contiki’s Basement, or before you leave home (book early as space may be limited). Sometimes it may be necessary to relocate passengers at the adjacent President, Bedford or Tavistock Hotels, all of equal standard to what was originally booked. • Book through your travel agent when you book your tour • If you want to share with a friend, book at the same time • Going solo? We’ll share you with a same-sex room mate in a twin or triple room • Pay in full 45 days before your stay • Cancellation policy is outlined on page 43 • Booking amendments are charged at C$30 per change • Rooms usually available from 2pm on your date of arrival
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Nov 1 – Mar 31 C$60
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2 night inclusions. * Accommodation * continental breakfast daily * return tube Heathrow airport transfer * open top bus sightseeing tour * London show theatres tickets (stalls or dress circle) to one of a selection of shows * Contiki staff assistance * ‘Welcome to London’ information booklet. 4 night package extra inclusions. All 2 night package inclusions PLUS * 3 day underground and bus travel pass * Day excursion/entrance fee to Stonehenge and a guided tour of the Roman Baths in Bath (you can choose dates to take these inclusions on). London Explorer prices (1/09 - 31/10 09) (1/11 - 31/3 10) 2 nts 4 nts 2 nts 4 nts M3LPR M5LPR
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Imperial Twin Single
Triple-share Twin-share
C$275 C$309
C$585 C$655
C$255 C$275
C$559 C$599
C$90
Imperial Hotel Twin-share Single
M3LPI C$345 C$425
M5LPI C$725 C$869
M3LPI C$325 C$375
M5LPI C$685 C$789
2 or 4 night ‘London Explorer’ packages are available, see box on right Important note: Double beds not available at the Royal National or Imperial Hotels
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Want maximum fun from your London stay? Want to do it at your own pace? Grab a valuepacked collection of extras, excursions and great accommodation from our 2 & 4 night London Explorer packages. You can take one before or after your tour!
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Commencing daily Please note - this package is not an escorted tour. All rooms have private facilities
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11 Days European Magic
11 days European Magic
Paris
8 countries North Sea
England ENGLAND 1 London Dover
Ruhr Valley
Germany 1 RHINE VALLEY
Belgium BELGIUM
Calais English Channel Valley of the Somme
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England, Belgium (in transit), Netherlands, Germany, Austria (in transit), Italy, Switzerland, France
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Czech Rep
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Austria AUSTRIA
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FRANCE France
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Lake Como
Italy
Slovenia 2 VENICE
• 9 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 10-11) • 8 continental breakfasts (B) & 5 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossings • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
Mediterranean Sea
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
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Days 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive London Check-in to the Hotel Imperial, then free time to explore London. Day 3: London to Amsterdam Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry across the English Channel & head up to the free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam's canals & gable houses by night Day 4: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, canals & cool cafés. Next, stop in the Rhine Valley with its charming wine villages & old-time German atmosphere & try some of the local ‘drop’. (B,D) Stunning drive along the Rhine River See the Lorelei Rock Day 5: Rhine Valley to Munich Head south to Munich, a charming festive 800-year-old city & home of the worldfamous Oktoberfest. (B) Learn how beersteins are crafted See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall Day 6: Munich to Venice Wind through the Bavarian Alps via the Brenner Pass to fairytale Venice. (B,D) Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles
Day 7: Venice Meander through the ‘floating city’s’ tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art-filled palazzos, interesting little shops, bars & markets. A gondola ride optional is a must! (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing & Burano lacemaking demonstrations Day 8: Venice to Lucerne Catch a glimpse of magical Lake Como & then steer all the way into the heart of the Swiss Alps. (B,D) See the Wooden Chapel Bridge Scenic Alpine drive Day 9: Lucerne to Paris Pass through the lush vineyards & wine regions of Burgundy & Chablis to the glittering “City of Lights”. (B,D) Evening Tour of Illuminations See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral Day 10: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance, & history among the city’s legendary icons. (B) Visit a French Perfumery Day 11: Depart Paris Morning transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr. 10am) or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London to extend your stay. (B)
When to go and how much Code: WWHH Winter 09/10 Depart Canada
Start London
Finish Paris
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Depart Canada
Start Finish London Paris
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OCT OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN
OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN
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2010 JAN 7 JAN 14 JAN 28 FEB 11 FEB 25 MAR 4 MAR 11 MAR 18
JAN 9 JAN 16 JAN 30 FEB 13 FEB 27 MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20
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25 8 22 6 13 20 27 4 10
What’s included All as per itinerary
Adriatic Sea
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Itinerary and included sightseeing
9 nights hotels 8 breakfasts & 5 dinners
Wine tasting JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR MAR MAR
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For Travel Insurance see page 42. • Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share. For triple-share rate reduce twin price by 5%. Start 7.30am and end approx. 6.30pm. For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Single room supplement add C$379. Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki reservations agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance you save C$75. See page 13 for details.
AMSTERDAM: Evening canal boat cruise RHINE VALLEY: Rhine Valley wine tasting in an historic cellar VENICE: Gondola ride along the famous canals, Authentic Venetian dinner PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & three course dinner
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North Sea Irish Sea
NETHERLANDS ENGLAND England
1 AMSTERDAM Netherlands
Wales London Dover Calais English Channel
Germany 1 RHINE VALLEY
Belgium BELGIUM
Czech Rep
Valley of the Somme
9 countries: England Belgium (in transit) Netherlands Germany Austria Italy Vatican City Switzerland France
Slovakia
2 PARIS
MUNICH 1
Burgundy Region
FRANCE France
Poland
GERMANY
Ruhr Valley
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SWITZ 1 Switz LUCERNE Swiss Alps
Atlantic Ocean
1 INNSBRUCK AUSTRIA
Hungary
Brenner Pass
Lake Como
Italy
Slovenia Croatia 1 VENICE
Apennine Mountains
FLORENCE 1
Bosnia ITALY
Serbia Adriatic Sea
Montenegro
Spain Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
Mediterranean Sea
Vatican City
You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):
2 ROME Albania
AMSTERDAM: Evening canal boat cruise RHINE VALLEY: Wine tasting in an historic cellar
Itinerary and included sightseeing Days 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive London Check-in to the Hotel Imperial, then free time to explore London. Day 3: London to Amsterdam Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry the English Channel & head to the freewheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam's canals & gable houses by night Day 4: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, canals & cool cafés. Next, stop in the Rhine Valley with its charming wine villages & old-time German atmosphere. (B,D) Stunning drive along the Rhine River Stay in the quaint riverside town of St. Goar Day 5: Rhine Valley to Munich Head south to Munich, the festive home of the Oktoberfest. (B) Learn how beersteins are crafted See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall Day 6: Munich to Innsbruck Twist & turn through scenic alpine vistas to Innsbruck. Walk the cobbled streets & discover Tyrolean specialty shops in its medieval Old Town. (B,D) See the Golden Roof, Royal Palace & Olympic Ski Jump Day 7: Innsbruck to Venice Wind through the Alps to Italy via the Brenner Pass. Meander through the ‘floating city’ & find grand squares, art-filled palazzos, & interesting little shops. (B) Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles Private motorboat to the historic islands
See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing demonstration Day 8: Venice to Rome Leave enchanting Venice & criss-cross the Apennine Mountains on the road to Rome. (B,D) See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, & Piazza Navona Day 9: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Roman Forum & Colosseum. (B) See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City Day 10: Rome to Florence Pass through rural Umbria’s rolling hills & terraced vineyards to Renaissance Florence. A local guide gives you the inside track on the city’s striking buildings & sacred art. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration Day 11: Florence to Lucerne Catch a glimpse of magical Lake Como en-route to Lucerne, nestled in the breathtaking Swiss Alps. (B,D) See the Wooden Chapel Bridge View the Lion Monument Day 12: Lucerne to Paris Pass through the lush vineyards of Burgundy & Chablis to the glittering “City of Lights”. (B,D) Evening Tour of Illuminations See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Élysées, & Notre Dame Cathedral Day 13: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance, & history among the city’s legendary icons. (B) Visit a French Perfumery Day 14: Depart Paris Morning transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr. 10am) or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London to extend your stay. (B)
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9 countries 12 nights hotels 11 breakfasts & 6 dinners What’s included All as per itinerary
• 12 nights twin or triple-share Paris cabaret show
When to go and how much Code: WWHW Winter 09/10 Depart Canada
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For Travel Insurance see page 42. • Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. • Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. † Spend New Year’s Eve in Munich. New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. * Spend This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share. For triple-share rate reduce twin price by 5%. Single room supplement add C$485. Start 7.30am and end approx. 6.30pm. For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki reservations agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
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hotel accommodation (more on pages 10-11) • 11 continental breakfasts (B) & 6 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossings • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
Lucerne
Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance you save C$95. See page 13 for details.
VENICE: Gondola ride along the canals ROME: Locally guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum FLORENCE: Entrance to one of the largest nightclubs in Florence PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & dinner
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Gluhwein at the nightmarkets
nd Irish Sea
North Sea
NETHERLANDS ENGLAND England
2 AMSTERDAM Netherlands
Wales 1 London Dover Calais English Channel
GERMANY
Ruhr Valley
Belgium BELGIUM
Czech Rep
Valley of the Somme
11 countries: England Belgium (in transit) Netherlands Germany Switzerland Liechtenstein Austria Italy Vatican City France Monaco
Poland
Germany 1 RHINE VALLEY
Slovakia
2 PARIS AUSTRIA Austria 1 INNSBRUCK
Fontainebleau Burgundy Region
SWITZ Liechtenstein 2 Switz LUCERNE Brenner Pass
FRANCE France Atlantic Ocean
CHATEAU DE FONTAGER 1
ITALY Italy Avignon
Spain
Apennine Mountains
Bosnia
1 Pisa Monaco FLORENCE
2 FRENCH RIVIERA Mediterranean Sea
Hungary
Slovenia Croatia 1 VENICE
Serbia Adriatic Sea
Montenegro Vatican City
2 ROME
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):
AMSTERDAM: Evening canal boat cruise VENICE: Gondola ride along the canals
21 Itinerary and included sightseeing Days 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive London Check-in to the Hotel Imperial, then free time to explore London. Day 3: London to Amsterdam Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry the English Channel & head to the free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam's canals & gable houses by night Day 4: Amsterdam Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, trendy cafes & notoriously fun nightclubs. (B) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house Day 5: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley Follow the river to the Rhine Valley with its charming wine villages & old-time German atmosphere. (B,D) Learn how beersteins are crafted Day 6: Rhine Valley to Lucerne Following the Rhine River, weave through castle-dotted valleys & endless vineyards on the way to Lucerne, nestled in the breathtaking Swiss Alps. (B,D) Scenic Alpine drive See the Wooden Chapel Bridge Day 7: Lucerne Breathe in the alpine beauty of this lake town as you wander through the cobbled streets for a day. Shop for the goods Switzerland is known for – watches, chocolate, & Swiss army knives. (B) Day 8: Lucerne to Innsbruck Twist & turn through scenic alpine vistas to Innsbruck. Soak up the sights & discover Tyrolean specialty shops in its medieval Old Town. (B,D) Visit the capital of Liechtenstein, Vaduz See the Golden Roof, Royal Palace & Olympic Ski Jump Day 9: Innsbruck to Venice Wind through the Alps via the Brenner Pass to Italy. Meander through the ‘floating city’ & find grand squares, art-filled palazzos, & interesting little shops. (B)
terraced vineyards to Renaissance Florence. A local guide gives you the inside track on the city’s striking buildings & sacred art. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration Day 13: Florence to French Riviera Stop & check out Pisa’s famous architectural wonder en-route to the glamorous French Riviera. (B,D) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Day 14: French Riviera Do as the locals do - stroll through outdoor markets, check out the many museums & shop the upscale boutiques. Later rub shoulders with the rich & famous in Monaco & Monte Carlo! (B) See the Royal Palace in Monaco Visit a Monte Carlo casino Day 15: French Riviera to Château de Fontager Travel north and take a lunch break in Provence's graceful city, Avignon. Arrive at the Château de Fontager and enjoy it's charming locale on the Rhone River. (B,D) Visit Avignon & see the Papal Palace Visit a French perfumery Special overnight stay at Château de Fontager Day 16: Château de Fontager to Paris Leave the authentic medieval castle behind & pass through wine country on the road to the glittering “City of Lights.” (B,D) See the Chablis & Burgundy vineyards See Fontainebleau Château Evening illuminations tour of Paris See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysees & Notre Dame Cathedral Day 17: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance, & history amongst the city’s legendary icons. (B) Day 18: Depart Paris Morning transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr. 10am) or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London to extend your stay. (B)
Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles Private motorboat to the historic islands
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18 days European Encounter 11 countries 15 nights hotels 1 night Château 15 breakfasts & 8 dinners What’s included All as per itinerary
• 16 nights twin or triple-share
The Louvre, Paris
When to go and how much Code: WWHZ Winter 09/10 Depart Canada
Start Finish London Paris
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See Piazza San Marco, Bridge of Sighs & the Doges' Palace
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Day 10: Venice to Rome Leave enchanting Venice & criss-cross the Apennine Mountains on the road to Rome. (B,D)
Day 11: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Roman Forum & Colosseum. (B) Venice
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C$ pp
Depart Canada
2399 2399 2399 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2425 2425 2425 2425 2425 2425 2425 2425
2009 DEC 30 + 2010 JAN 1 JAN 3 JAN 5 JAN 7 JAN 12 JAN 19 JAN 26 JAN 28 FEB 4 FEB 11 FEB 18 FEB 25 MAR 2 MAR 4 MAR 9 MAR 11 MAR 16 MAR 18 MAR 23
Start Finish London Paris
C$ pp
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accommodation: 15 nights in hotels & 1 night in Contiki’s Feature Hotel (more on pages 10-11) • 15 continental breakfasts (B) & 8 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossings • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
2425 2425 2425 2425 2425 2215 2215 2215 2215 2215 2215 2215 2215 2215 2219 2219 2219 2219 2219
For Travel Insurance see page 42. • Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. • Spend New Year’s Eve in the French Riviera. Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. Spend New Year’s Eve in Innsbruck. † Spend New Year’s Eve in the Lucerne. New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. *+ Spend Spend New Year’s Eve in London. This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share. For triple-share rate reduce twin price by 5%. Single room supplement add C$609. Start 7.30am and end approx. 6.30pm. For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki reservations agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
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See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, & Piazza Navona
See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City Day 12: Rome to Florence Pass through rural Umbria’s rolling hills &
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Trying snails, Paris
Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance you save C$119. See page 13 for details.
ROME: Locally guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum FLORENCE: Tuscan hills feast with singing and dancing PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & dinner
21 Days European Inspiration
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Roman Forum
North Sea
Irish Sea
NETHERLANDS ENGLAND England
2 BERLIN
2 AMSTERDAM Netherlands
Wales 1 London Dover Calais English Channel
Poland
GERMANY Germany
Belgium BELGIUM
Dresden
2 PRAGUE Czech Rep CZECH REP
Valley of the Somme
10 countries: England Belgium (in transit) Netherlands Germany Czech Republic Austria Italy Vatican City Switzerland France
Slovakia
2 PARIS
MUNICH 2
Burgundy Region
FRANCE France
Austria AUSTRIA
SWITZ 2 LUCERNE Switz
Hungary
Brenner Pass
Slovenia Croatia 2 VENICE
Lake Como Atlantic Ocean
Italy Pisa
2 FLORENCE ITALY
Bosnia Serbia
Adriatic Sea
Montenegro
Spain Mediterranean Sea
Vatican City
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):
2 ROME Albania
AMSTERDAM: Evening canal boat cruise BERLIN: Locally guided historical walking tour
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Itinerary and included sightseeing Days 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive London Check-in to the Hotel Imperial, then free time to explore London. Day 3: London to Amsterdam Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry the English Channel & head to the freewheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam's canals & gable houses by night Day 4: Amsterdam Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, trendy cafes & notoriously fun nightclubs. (B) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house Day 5: Amsterdam to Berlin Motor down the Autobahn & get ready for a dose of über-cool in Berlin. Tonight, enjoy this cutting-edge city’s exploding arts, bar & club scene. (B,D) Day 6: Berlin Savour the intoxicating mix of old & new in this ever-changing city. You’ll find historical significance in everything from the streets to the grand monuments. (B) See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, & historic Reichstag building Take in commemorative artwork & the remains of the Berlin Wall See the site of 'Checkpoint Charlie' Day 7: Berlin to Prague Bite into some local fare, like bratwurst, in Dresden on your way south to Prague, an ever-modernizing hub of eastern European revival. (B,D) Day 8: Prague Snake through this medieval city’s maze of cobbled streets & discover gothic architecture, bargain-priced beer & bohemian crystal beads. (B) See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Visit the old town square & see the astronomical clock Day 9: Prague to Munich Back to Germany & into Munich, the festive home of Oktoberfest. (B) Visit a traditional beer hall Day 10: Munich Don some ‘Lederhosen’ & have some fun in this cultural haven with its staggering array of museums, killer shopping, & lively beer gardens. (B,D) See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Day 11: Munich to Venice Wind through the Bavarian Alps via the Brenner Pass to fairytale Venice. (B,D) Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles Day 12: Venice Meander through the ‘floating city’s’ tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art-filled palazzos, interesting little shops, bars & markets. (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing & Burano lacemaking demonstrations
Day 13: Venice to Rome Leave enchanting Venice & criss-cross the Apennine Mountains on the road to Rome. (B) See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, & Piazza Navona Day 14: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Roman Forum & Colosseum. (B,D) See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City Day 15: Rome to Florence Stop & check out Pisa’s famous architectural wonder on the road to Renaissance Florence. (B,D) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Day 16: Florence A local guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities. Later on, enjoy exploring at your own pace. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration Day 17: Florence to Lucerne Catch a glimpse of magical Lake Como en route to Lucerne, nestled in the breathtaking Swiss Alps. (B,D) Day 18: Lucerne Your jaw will drop at the alpine beauty of this lake town as you wander through the cobbled streets. (B) See the Wooden Chapel Bridge in Lucerne View the Lion Monument Day 19: Lucerne to Paris Pass through the lush vineyards of Burgundy & Chablis to the glittering “City of Lights”. (B,D) Evening tour of illuminations See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysees & Notre Dame Cathedral Day 20: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance, & history amongst the city’s legendary icons. (B) Visit a French perfumery Day 21: Depart Paris Morning transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr. 10am) or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London to extend your stay. (B)
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21 days European Inspiration
Brandenburg Gate, Berlin
10 countries 19 nights hotels 18 breakfasts & 9 dinners What’s included All as per itinerary
• 19 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 10-11) • 18 continental breakfasts (B) & 9 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossings • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
Tuscan hills feast
When to go and how much Code: WWAP Winter 09/10 Depart Canada
Start London
Finish Paris
C$ pp
2009 OCT 17 OCT 24 OCT 31 NOV 7 NOV 14 NOV 21 NOV 28 DEC 5 DEC 12 • DEC 14 • DEC 16 DEC 18 DEC 20 DEC 22 DEC 26 + DEC 28 +
OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC
NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN JAN JAN JAN JAN JAN JAN
2679 2679 2629 2629 2629 2629 2629 2629 2699 2699 2699 2699 2699 2699 2699 2699
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6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 3 5 7 9 11 15 17
Depart Canada
Start Finish London Paris
2009 DEC 30 † JAN 1
C$ pp
JAN 19 2699
2010 JAN 1
JAN 3
JAN 21 2699
JAN 3
JAN 5
JAN 23 2699
JAN 9
JAN 11 JAN 29 2699
JAN 14
JAN 16 FEB 3
2699
JAN 16
JAN 18 FEB 5
2555
JAN 23
JAN 25 FEB 12 2555
JAN 30
FEB 1
FEB 19 2555
FEB 6
FEB 8
FEB 26 2555
FEB 13
FEB 15 MAR 5
FEB 20
FEB 22 MAR 12 2555
2555
FEB 27
MAR 1
MAR 19 2555
MAR 6
MAR 8
MAR 26 2555
MAR 13
MAR 15 APR 2
2609
For Travel Insurance see page 42. • Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. • Spend New Year’s Eve in the Lucerne. Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. Spend New Year’s Eve in Munich. + Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin. + Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. † Spend New Year’s Eve in London. This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share. For triple-share rate reduce twin price by 5%. Start 7.30am and end approx. 6.30pm. Single room supplement add C$669 For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki reservations agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
Amsterdam
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Pantheon, Rome
PRAGUE: Scenic river cruise with lunch VENICE: Gondola ride along the canals FLORENCE: Tuscan hills feast with singing and dancing ROME: Locally guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & dinner
Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance you save C$135. See page 13 for details.
23 Days European Vista
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The Louvre, Paris
Irish Sea
North Sea
NETHERLANDS ENGLAND England
2 AMSTERDAM Netherlands
Wales 1
London Dover Calais English Channel
11 countries: England France Switzerland Monaco Italy Vatican City Austria Germany Czech Republic Netherlands Belgium (in transit)
Belgium BELGIUM
Valley of the Somme
Germany 1 RHINE VALLEY
2 PRAGUE Czech Rep CZECH REP
MUNICH 1
Burgundy Region
Hungary Brenner Pass
ITALY Italy
Atlantic Ocean
Pisa Monaco
2 FRENCH RIVIERA Mediterranean Sea
2 VIENNA Austria AUSTRIA
SWITZ 2 Switz LUCERNE Swiss Alps
Spain
Poland
Slovakia
2 PARIS
FRANCE France
GERMANY
Slovenia Croatia 2 VENICE
Apennine Mountains
2 FLORENCE
Bosnia Serbia Adriatic Sea
Montenegro Vatican City
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):
2 ROME Albania
PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & dinner FRENCH RIVIERA: Dinner near the Royal Palace of Monaco
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Itinerary and included sightseeing Days 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive London Check-in to the Hotel Imperial, then free time to explore London. Day 3: London to Paris Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry across the English Channel to France. Journey past World War I battlefields & into the glittering “City of Lights.” (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover Evening illuminations tour of Paris See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysees & Notre Dame Cathedral Day 4: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance, & history amongst the city’s legendary icons. (B) Day 5: Paris to Lucerne Pass through the lush vineyards of Burgundy to the breathtaking Swiss Alps. (B,D) Day 6: Lucerne Your jaw will drop at the alpine beauty of this lake town as you wander through the cobbled streets. (B,D) See the Wooden Chapel Bridge View the Lion Monument Day 7: Lucerne to French Riviera Catch a glimpse of magical Lake Como en route to the glamorous resort town of Nice. Tonight rub shoulders with the rich & famous in Monaco & Monte Carlo! (B) Scenic drive along the Cote d'Azur See the Royal Palace in Monaco Visit a Monte Carlo casino Day 8: French Riviera Do as the locals do - stroll through outdoor markets, check out the many museums & shop the upscale boutiques. (B,D) Day 9: French Riviera to Florence Stop & check out Pisa’s famous architectural wonder before arriving in Renaissance Florence. (B,D) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Visit a French perfumery Day 10: Florence A local guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities. Later on, enjoy exploring at your own pace. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration Day 11: Florence to Rome Pass through rural Umbria’s pretty rolling hills & terraced vineyards on the road to Rome. (B) See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, & Piazza Navona Day 12: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Roman Forum & Colosseum. (B,D) See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City Day 13: Rome to Venice Crisscross the Apennine Mountains past the city of Bologna, with its Bohemian student vibe, & on to enchanting Venice. (B,D)
Day 14: Venice Meander through the ‘floating city’s’ tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art-filled palazzos, interesting little shops, bars & markets. (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing & Burano lace-making demonstrations Day 15: Venice to Munich Wind through the Austrian Alps via the Brenner Pass to lively Munich, home of Oktoberfest. (B) Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Day 16: Munich to Vienna Leave festive Bavaria behind & head to Austria’s cultured capital, Vienna. Feature Hotel (B) Day 17: Vienna Viennese culture waltzes right up to you on a morning tour. Take the afternoon to wander this picture book city & encounter its wealth of music, cafes, parks, architecture &, of course, strudel! Feature Hotel (B,D) See Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral & the State Opera House Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road Day 18: Vienna to Prague Travel through Bohemia to Prague, “The City of a Thousand Spires.” (B,D) Day 19: Prague Snake through this medieval city’s maze of cobbled streets & discover Gothic architecture, bargain-priced beer & bohemian crystal beads. (B) See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Visit the old town square & see the astronomical clock Day 20: Prague to Rhine Valley Journey through Germany to the Rhine River valley full of castles & renowned vineyards. (B,D) See the Lorelei Rock Day 21: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam Next it’s in to the Netherlands & on to the free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam. (B,D) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house See the canals, gable houses & the city by night Day 22: Amsterdam Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, trendy cafes & notoriously fun nightclubs. (B) Day 23: Depart Amsterdam Morning transfer to Schiphol Airport (est. arr. 10am) or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London to extend your stay. (B)
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23 days European Vista 11 countries 21 nights hotels 20 breakfasts & 11 dinners What’s included All as per itinerary
• 19 nights twin or triple-share
Prague
When to go and how much Code: WWHT Winter 09/10 Depart Canada
Start London
Finish A’dam
C$ pp
Depart Canada
Start Finish London A’dam
2009 OCT 15 OCT 22 NOV 5 NOV 12 NOV 19 NOV 26 DEC 3 DEC 10 DEC 12 • DEC 17 • DEC 19 DEC 21 DEC 24 DEC 26 +
OCT 17 OCT 24 NOV 7 NOV 14 NOV 21 NOV 28 DEC 5 DEC 12 DEC 14 DEC 19 DEC 21 DEC 23 DEC 26 DEC 28
NOV 6 NOV 13 NOV 27 DEC 4 DEC 11 DEC 18 DEC 25 JAN 1 JAN 3 JAN 8 JAN 10 JAN 12 JAN 15 JAN 17
2985 2985 2875 2875 2875 2875 2875 2875 2959 2959 2959 2959 2959 2959
2009 DEC 31 2010 JAN 2 JAN 7 JAN 9 JAN 14 JAN 21 JAN 28 FEB 11 FEB 18 FEB 25 MAR 4 MAR 11 MAR 18
JAN 2
JAN 22 2959
JAN 4 JAN 9 JAN 11 JAN 16 JAN 23 JAN 30 FEB 13 FEB 20 FEB 27 MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20
JAN 24 JAN 29 JAN 31 FEB 5 FEB 12 FEB 19 MAR 5 MAR 12 MAR 19 MAR 26 APR 2 APR 9
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C$ pp
2959 2959 2959 2959 2795 2795 2795 2795 2795 2795 2849 2849
For Travel Insurance see page 42. Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. • Spend New Year’s Eve in the Rhine Valley. • Spend New Year’s Eve in Munich. Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. Spend New Year’s Eve in the French Riviera. + Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share For triple-share rate reduce twin price by 5%. Start 7.30am and end approx. 6.30pm. Single room supplement add C$749 For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki reservations agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
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Christmas markets
hotel accommodation: 17 nights in hotels & 2 nights in Contiki’s feature hotel. (more on pages 10-11) • 20 continental breakfasts (B) & 11 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, airconditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossings • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
Rome
Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance you save C$149. See page 13 for details.
FLORENCE: Tuscan hills feast with singing and dancing - Entrance to one of the largest nightclubs in Florence ROME: Locally guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum VIENNA: Mozart & Strauss classical music concert & dinner RHINE VALLEY: Wine tasting in an historic cellar AMSTERDAM: Evening canal boat cruise
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12 countries: England France Switzerland Spain Monaco Italy Vatican City Austria Germany Czech Republic Netherlands Belgium (in transit)
Irish Sea
North Sea
NETHERLANDS ENGLAND
2 BERLIN
2 AMSTERDAM
Wales 1 London Dover Calais English Channel
Poland
GERMANY
Dresden
BELGIUM 2 PRAGUE
Valley of the Somme
CZECH REP Slovakia
2 PARIS
MUNICH 1
Burgundy Region
FRANCE Atlantic Ocean
SWITZ 2 LUCERNE
LYON 1
ITALY
Mauthausen
2 VIENNA
AUSTRIA Hungary
Dolomite Mountains
Slovenia Croatia 2 VENICE
Apennine Mountains Pont du Gard
Pisa Monaco
SPAIN
2 FRENCH RIVIERA
Pyrenees Mountains
BARCELONA
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1 FLORENCE
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Montenegro Vatican City
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Charles Bridge, Prague
You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):
PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & dinner LUCERNE: Swiss Fondue Lunch
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Itinerary and included sightseeing Days 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive London Check-in to the Hotel Imperial, then free time to explore London. Day 3: London to Paris. Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry across the English Channel to France. Journey past World War I battlefields. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover Evening illuminations tour of Paris See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysees & Notre Dame Cathedral Day 4: Paris. Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance, & history amongst the city’s legendary icons. (B) Day 5: Paris to Lucerne. Pass through the vineyards of Burgundy to Lucerne, nestled in the breathtaking Swiss Alps. (B,D) See the Chablis & Burgundy vineyards Day 6: Lucerne. Your jaw will drop at the alpine beauty of this lake town as you wander through the cobbled streets. (B,D) See the Wooden Chapel Bridge View the Lion Monument Day 7: Lucerne to Lyon. Travel on to the gourmet’s paradise of Lyon. (B) Visit Lyon’s old town Day 8: Lyon to Barcelona. Head through the majestic Pyrénées Mountains, on to the Mediterranean city of Barcelona. (B,D) Check out the Roman Aqueduct at Pont du Gard Day 9: Barcelona. See why this sexy city sizzles on a sightseeing tour. It’s food, fiesta, fashion & fun. Tonight, feel the passion at an unforgettable optional Flamenco show! (B) See Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia & the 1992 Olympic Games complex Walk through the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district Day 10: Barcelona to French Riviera. Travel through Provence, past Cannes, to the glamorous resort town of Nice on the French Riviera. (B,D) Day 11: French Riviera. Do as the locals do - stroll through outdoor markets, check out the many museums & shop the upscale boutiques. Later rub shoulders with the rich & famous in Monaco & Monte Carlo! (B) Visit a French perfumery See the Royal Palace in Monaco Visit a Monte Carlo casino Scenic drive along the Cote d'Azur Day 12: French Riviera to Florence. Stop & check out Pisa’s famous architectural wonder before arriving in Renaissance Florence. (B) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Day 13: Florence to Rome. A local guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria in Florence Florentine leather craft demonstration See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum in Rome
Day 14: Rome. Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Roman Forum & Colosseum. (B,D) See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City Day 15: Rome to Venice. Criss-cross the Apennine Mountains past the city of Bologna, & on to enchanting Venice. (B,D) Day 16: Venice. Meander through the ‘floating city’s’ tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art-filled palazzos & markets. (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing & Burano lacemaking demonstrations Day 17: Venice to Vienna. Ride through the Dolomite Mountains to Austria’s cultured capital, Vienna. (B) Day 18: Vienna. Viennese culture waltzes right up to you on a morning tour. Take the afternoon to wander & explore the cities wealth of music, cafés, parks, architecture &, of course, strudel! (B,D) See Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral & the State Opera House Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road Day 19: Vienna to Munich. Make a sobering stop at the Mauthausen concentration camp memorial en-route to Munich, home of Oktoberfest. (B,D) Entry into Mauthausen memorial See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall Day 20: Munich to Prague. Wind through the German countryside & Bohemia to golden Prague. (B,D) Day 21: Prague. Snake through this medieval city’s maze of cobbled streets & discover gothic architecture, bargain-priced beer & crystal beads. (B) See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Visit the old town square & see the astronomical clock Day 22: Prague to Berlin. Bite into some local fare, like bratwurst, at your stop in Dresden on the way to übercool Berlin. (B,D) Day 23: Berlin. Savour the intoxicating mix of old & new in this ever-changing city. You’ll find historical significance in everything from the streets to the grand monuments. (B) See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, & historic Reichstag building Take in commemorative artwork & the Berlin Wall See the site of 'Checkpoint Charlie' Day 24: Berlin to Amsterdam. Motor down the Autobahn, past Hannover, to free-wheeling Amsterdam. (B,D) See the city’s canals & gable houses by night Day 25: Amsterdam. Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, trendy cafés & notoriously fun nightclubs. (B) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house Day 26: Depart Amsterdam Morning transfer to Schiphol Airport (est. arr. 10am) or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London to extend your stay. (B)
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26 days Winter Wanderer
Shopping, Barcelona
12 countries 24 nights hotels 23 breakfasts & 12 dinners What’s included All as per itinerary
• 24 nights twin or triple-share
Clog maker, Amsterdam
When to go and how much Code: WWHL Winter 2009/10 Depart Canada
Start London
Finish A’dam
C$ pp
2009 OCT 15 OCT 22 OCT 29 NOV 12 NOV 19 NOV 23 NOV 26 DEC 3 DEC 7 • DEC 10 • DEC 12 DEC 14 DEC 17 DEC 19 DEC 21 + DEC 23 + DEC 25 DEC 27 †
OCT OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC
NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN JAN JAN JAN JAN JAN JAN JAN JAN
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9 16 23 7 14 18 21 28 1 4 6 8 11 13 15 17 19 21
Depart Canada
Start Finish London A’dam
C$ pp
2009 DEC 29 † DEC 31
DEC 31 JAN 23 3659 JAN 2 JAN 25 3659
2010 JAN 4 JAN 8 JAN 10 JAN 14 JAN 17 JAN 21 JAN 28 FEB 4 FEB 11 FEB 25 FEB 28 MAR 4 MAR 11 MAR 18
JAN 6 JAN 10 JAN 12 JAN 16 JAN 19 JAN 23 JAN 30 FEB 6 FEB 13 FEB 27 MAR 2 MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20
accommodation: 22 nights in hotels & 2 nights in Contiki’s feature hotel (more on pages 10-11) • 23 continental breakfasts (B) & 12 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossings • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
Paris JAN FEB FEB FEB FEB FEB FEB MAR MAR MAR MAR MAR APR APR
29 2 4 8 11 15 22 1 8 22 25 29 5 12
3659 3659 3659 3659 3455 3455 3455 3455 3455 3455 3455 3455 3525 3525
For Travel Insurance see page 42. • Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. • Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin. Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. Spend New Year’s Eve in Vienna. Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. + Spend New Year’s Eve in French Riviera. + Spend New Year’s Eve in Barcelona. Spend New Year’s Eve in Lyon. † Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. † Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share. For triple-share rate reduce twin price by 5%. Start 7.30am and end approx. 6.30pm. Single room supplement add C$909 For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki reservations agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
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Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance you save C$179. See page 13 for details.
BARCELONA: Flamenco dance show FLORENCE: Entrance to one of the largest nightclubs in Florence ROME: Locally guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum VENICE: Gondola ride along the canals VIENNA: Schnaps museum visit & tasting PRAGUE: Scenic river cruise with lunch BERLIN: Locally guided historical walking tour AMSTERDAM: Evening canal boat cruise
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North Sea
2 countries 6 nights hotels 6 breakfasts & 2 dinners
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s
Bath
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2 AMSTERDAM LONDON Dover
BELGIUM
Stonehenge
Calais English Channel Valley of the Somme
PARIS 3
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Germany 2
Versailles
What’s included
SWITZ Switz
All as per itinerary
ITALY Italy
• 6 nights twin-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 10-11) • 6 continental breakfasts (B) & 2 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossing • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
9 ys 8 Da C$104y from32/Da C$1only
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FRANCE France
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Mediterranean Sea
ROME 2
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops This map shows route & nightstops for all tours featured on pages 28-29
Big Ben, London
Itinerary and included sightseeing
When to go and how much Code: WWGE Winter 09/10
More options This tour can be extended onward from Paris through to either Amsterdam or Rome. Check out the opposite page for more info.
Depart Canada
Start London
Finish Paris
C$ pp
Depart Canada
Start Finish London Paris
C$ pp
2009 OCT 16 OCT 30 NOV 13 NOV 27 DEC 11 DEC 18 DEC 26 DEC 29 •
OCT OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC
OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN
1095 1079 1079 1079 1079 1109 1109 1109
2010 JAN 1 JAN 15 JAN 29 FEB 26 MAR 5 MAR 12 MAR 19
JAN 2 JAN 16 JAN 30 FEB 27 MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20
1109 1109 1049 1049 1049 1069 1069
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23 6 20 4 18 25 2 5
JAN JAN FEB MAR MAR MAR MAR
8 22 5 5 12 19 26
For Travel Insurance see page 42. Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. • Spend New Year’s Eve in London. This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share. For triple-share rate reduce twin price by 5%. Start 6.00am and end approx. 8.00am. Single room supplement add C$269 For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki reservations agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
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Paris
Days 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive London Check-in to your hotel after 2pm & the afternoon is yours to explore. At 6pm, meet your Tour Manager & fellow Contiki travellers for dinner & a stroll through Covent Garden. (D) Walking tour to see Soho, Covent Garden & Piccadilly Circus in London's West End Days 3-4: London Get set for a couple of action packed days in this cosmopolitan city - sightsee the city's traditional icons, day trip to architecturally beautiful Bath & mysterious Stonehenge, & catch a roarin' West End musical. Free time to shop up a storm, explore vibrant neighbourhoods, or catch a bird's eye view of it all from the London Eye. (B)(B) See the mystical boulders of Stonehenge Visit the old Roman town, Bath Visit a traditional English Pub Sightseeing tour of London See Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, the House of Parliament, Big Ben & the Royal Palace 1 day Tube pass for the London Underground Ticket to a famous West End Musical Day 5: London to Paris This morning, ferry across the English Channel to France. Journey past World War I battlefields & into the glittering “City of Lights.” (B,D)
BATH: Visit the Roman Baths STONEHENGE: Visit Stonehenge PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & three course dinner
See the White Cliffs of Dover Evening Tour of Illuminations See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysees & Notre Dame Cathedral Days 6-7: Paris Indulge in this sophisticated city for two whole days & find magic, romance, & history in everything from the breezy boulevards & impressive monuments, to the great works of art & magic lights. Take a trip to the illustrious Château Versailles & perhaps opt in for a cabaret show & dinner. (B)(B) Entrance & guided tour of Château Versailles Visit a French perfumery Day 8: Depart Paris The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say "au-revoir" to your new friends. (B)
Montmartre, Paris
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England, France
London & Paris
Trafalgar Square, London
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London & Paris
When to go and how much
plus Paris extension
Code: WWGP Winter 09/10 Depart Canada
Start London
Finish Paris
C$ pp
Depart Canada
Start Finish London Paris
C$ pp
10 Days from C$1239 C$124/Day
2009 OCT 16 OCT 30 NOV 13 NOV 27 DEC 11 DEC 18 DEC 26 DEC 29 •
OCT OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC
OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN
1295 1275 1275 1275 1275 1315 1315 1315
2010 JAN 1 JAN 15 JAN 29 FEB 26 MAR 5 MAR 12 MAR 19
JAN 2 JAN 16 JAN 30 FEB 27 MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20
1315 1315 1239 1239 1239 1265 1265
Itinerary and included sightseeing Days 1-7: Canada to Paris Refer to London & Paris itinerary & included sightseeing described on page 28. Days 8-9: Paris Check out this avant-garde city for a couple more days. Cruise from one side of the metropolis to the next using your included metro pass. Shop in stylish boutiques for the hottest Parisian fashions, peruse world-renowned museums like the Louvre or the Pompidou, & savour
delicious gourmet food. Or day trip out to a nearby attraction like Disneyland Paris, the Champagne Region, or the Monet gardens in Giverny. (B)(B) 2 day pass on Paris metro Day 10: Depart Paris The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say "au-revoir" to your new friends. (B) Please note: The Paris extension portion of this tour is unescorted.
>> explore more >> You’ll have plenty of free time to explore & do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. See page 28 for what you could get up to.
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17 31 14 28 12 19 27 30
25 8 22 6 20 27 4 7
JAN JAN FEB MAR MAR MAR MAR
10 24 7 7 14 21 28
For Travel Insurance see page 42. Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. • Spend New Year’s Eve in London. This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share. For triple-share rate reduce twin price by 5%. Start 6.00pm and end approx. 8.00am. Single room supplement add C$319 For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki reservations agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
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London & Paris
When to go and how much
plus Amsterdam
Code: WWGA Winter 09/10 Depart Canada
Start London
Finish A’dam
C$ pp
Depart Canada
Start Finish London A’dam
C$ pp
10 Days from C$1445 C$145/Day
2009 OCT 16 OCT 30 NOV 13 NOV 27 DEC 11 DEC 18 DEC 26 DEC 29 •
OCT OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC
OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN
1509 1489 1489 1489 1489 1535 1535 1535
2010 JAN 1 JAN 15 JAN 29 FEB 26 MAR 5 MAR 12 MAR 19
JAN 2 JAN 16 JAN 30 FEB 27 MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20
1535 1535 1445 1445 1445 1475 1475
Itinerary and included sightseeing Days 1-7: Canada to Paris Refer to London & Paris itinerary & included sightseeing described on page 28. Days 8-9: Paris to Amsterdam Hop on the train & head to the Netherland's free-wheeling, vibrant capital city, Amsterdam. Check out its myriad of museums, cool cafés & notoriously fun nightclubs. (B)(B)
Transfer to station & train to Amsterdam Transfer to Amsterdam hotel 2 day city tram pass Day 10: Depart Amsterdam The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Please note: You’ll travel independently by train & will be met by a Contiki Representative in Amsterdam & transferred to your hotel. Your stay in Amsterdam is unescorted.
>> explore more >> See optional activities on page 28.
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17 31 14 28 12 19 27 30
25 8 22 6 20 27 4 7
JAN JAN FEB MAR MAR MAR MAR
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For Travel Insurance see page 42.
When to go and how much
plus Rome
Code: WWGR Winter 09/10 Depart Canada
Start London
Finish Rome
C$ pp
Depart Canada
Start Finish London Rome
C$ pp
11 Days from C$1619 C$148/Day
2009 OCT 16 OCT 30 NOV 13 NOV 27 DEC 11 DEC 18 DEC 26 DEC 29 •
OCT OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC
OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN
1689 1665 1665 1665 1665 1715 1715 1715
2010 JAN 1 JAN 15 JAN 29 FEB 26 MAR 5 MAR 12 MAR 19
JAN 2 JAN 16 JAN 30 FEB 27 MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20
1715 1715 1619 1619 1619 1655 1655
Days 1-7: Canada to Paris Refer to London & Paris itinerary & included sightseeing described on page 28. Day 8: Paris to Rome Squeeze in some last minute sightseeing or shopping around Paris before hopping on the overnight train to Rome. (B) Transfer to station & overnight train to Rome Transfer to Rome hotel 2 day pass on Rome metro Days 9-10: Rome Check-in to your hotel & use your metro
pass to get out & see the ancient sights of the “Eternal City.” Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ & explore this living museum, give sophisticated Italian fashions a go, & gorge on delicious gelato. (B) Day 11: Depart Rome The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say "arrivederci" to your new friends. (B) Please note: You’ll travel independently by train & will be met by a Contiki Representative in Rome & transferred to your hotel. Your stay in Rome is unescorted.
>> explore more >> You’ll have plenty of free time to explore & do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. See page 28 for what you could get up to.
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London & Paris plus Paris extension 2 countries England, France 8 nights hotels plus Amsterdam 4 countries England, France Belgium (in transit) Netherlands 8 nights hotels Train journey (+ transfer) plus Rome 4 countries England, France Switzerland (in transit), Italy 8 nights hotels 1 night train (+ transfer)
What’s included All as per itinerary 2 three-course dinners (D)
London & Paris
Itinerary and included sightseeing
plus Paris, Amsterdam or Rome extensions
• A dedicated crew with an
This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share. For triple-share rate reduce twin price by 5%. Start 6.00pm and end approx. 8.00am. Single room supplement add C$375 For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki reservations agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
26 9 23 7 21 28 5 8
10 or 11 days London & Paris
• 8 continental breakfasts (B) &
New Year’s Eve in Paris. °• Spend Spend New Year’s Eve in London.
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For Travel Insurance see page 42. Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. • Spend New Year’s Eve in London. This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share. For triple-share rate reduce twin price by 5%. Start 6.00pm and end approx. 8.00am. Single room supplement add C$419 For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki reservations agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver on days 2-8 • Transport in a modern, airconditioned coach with powerpoints for charging on days 2-8 • Ferry crossing • Sightseeing tours in London & Paris • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
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St Peter’s Basilica, Rome
30 Superior In-depth Ben Nevis
10 Days
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Loch Ness
Scotland SCOTLAND
Loch Lomond
10 days Great Britain
Great Britain
2 EDINBURGH
GLASGOW 1
Northumberland National Park Gretna Green
3 countries
Hadrian’s Wall
Irish Sea
England, Scotland, Wales
8 nights hotels 7 breakfasts & 4 dinners
1 YORK North Sea
1 LIVERPOOL
North Wales
Chester
ENGLAND
England
WALES Wales
1 OXFORD
What’s included
Windsor
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Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
France
When to go and how much Tower Bridge, London
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Start London
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JAN 7 FEB 4 MAR 4
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For Travel Insurance see page 42. Spend New Year’s Eve in Scottish Highlands. • Spend New Year’s Eve in Oxford. This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share. Start 7.30am and end approx. 8.00pm. Single room supplement add C$319 For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki reservations agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
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Edinburgh Castle
Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance you save C$65. See page 13 for details.
Itinerary and included sightseeing
Day 7: Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands Journey through the wildly rugged, yet romantic Scottish Highlands. (B,D)
Days 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive London Check-in to the Hotel Imperial, then free time to explore London. Day 3: London to Oxford Meet up with your Contiki Crew & view London on a sightseeing tour. Then there’s free time to hang out in Windsor en-route to Oxford. (D) See Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London & Westminster Abbey See Windsor Castle Day 4: Oxford to York From the distinguished university town journey through the charming Peak District to York. (B,D) Walking tour of York See York Minster Day 5: York to Edinburgh Leave England behind & travel through Northumberland National Park to Scotland’s vibrant capital, Edinburgh. (B) See the famous Roman construction, Hadrian's Wall See Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace & the Royal Mile Day 6: Edinburgh Wind through the streets surrounding the city’s imposing castle & take in its intriguing blend of ancient & modern. (B,D)
Visit & tour a whisky distillery (subject to availability) Day 8: Scottish Highlands to Glasgow Head over Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, to legendary Loch Ness & Loch Lomond. Then onto the happening music & arts scene of Glasgow. (B) Visit Loch Ness & Loch Lomond Day 9: Glasgow to Liverpool Cross back into England at the border town of Gretna Green & continue through the gorgeous Lake District to Liverpool. (B) Entrance to Gretna Green Museum Take part in an historic wedding ceremony See the famous sights of The Beatles on a Magical Mystery Tour with our local guide in Liverpool Day 10: Liverpool to London London’s calling! Stop in the Roman town of Chester then through Wales & onto London where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Visit the Tudor town of Chester Scenic drive through Snowdonia National Park Visit the traditional Welsh village of Llangollen
Scenic drives including the Whisky Trail & Royal Deeside
OXFORD: Guided walk through the town & university grounds YORK: Evening ‘Ghost’ walk EDINBURGH: Traditional dinner with haggis & bagpipe entertainment SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS: Boat cruise on the ‘Loch’ LIVERPOOL: Dinner & visit to a local pub
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hotel accommodation (more on pages 10-11) • 7 continental breakfasts (B) & 4 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
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9 Days Italian Espresso
9 days Italian Espresso
Rome
2 countries
Austria
Italy, Vatican City
Switz
9 ys 9 Da C$119y from34/Da Can$d 1only
7 nights hotels 7 breakfasts & 3 dinners
Slovenia VENICE
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Chianti Region
All as per itinerary Apennine Mountains
• 7 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 10-11) • 7 continental breakfasts (B) & 3 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
Adriatic Sea
San Gimignano
ITALY 2 ROME Vatican City
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
Venice
Itinerary and included sightseeing Days 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive Rome Check-in to your hotel & this evening meet your Tour Manager and get to know your fellow Contiki travellers over dinner. Then hit the streets for some sightseeing of Italy’s ancient capital city. (D) See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum and Roman Forum
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Day 3: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Roman Forum & Colosseum. (B) Day 4: Rome to Florence Spend the morning in Rome, then pass through rural Umbria’s rolling hills & terraced vineyards to Renaissance Florence. A local guide gives you the inside track on the city’s striking buildings & sacred art. (B,D) See St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria in Florence Day 5: Florence Uncover the amazing masterpieces of Michelangelo’s Florence. Also, shop along the Ponte Vecchio
or get your lips around some fine Tuscan cuisine before hitting up the Florentine nightlife. (B) Florentine leather craft demonstration Day 6: Florence Take a day trip out to the hills of the rustic Chianti region for a wine tasting & a stop in medieval San Gimignano - the quintessential Tuscan town. (B) Day 7: Florence to Venice Roll through the Tuscan hillside, stopping in Pisa to check out its architectural wonder, the Leaning Tower. Snake through the Apennine Mountains to fairytale Venice. (B,D) Day 8: Venice Meander through the ‘floating city’s’ tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art-filled palazzos, interesting little shops, bars & markets. A gondola ride optional is a must! (B) Private motorboat to the historic Venetian islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing & Burano lace-making demonstrations Day 9: Depart Venice/Rome The tour ends after breakfast in Venice & it’s time to say "arrivederci" to your new friends. Or if you prefer, catch a free transfer back to Rome where your tour ends when you arrive. (B) Please note: Days 2 & 9 (ending in Venice) have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.
When to go and how much Code: WWHI Winter 09/10 Depart Canada
Start Rome
Finish C$ Venice pp or Rome
2009 OCT 23 NOV 13 NOV 27 DEC 11 DEC 18 DEC 26 DEC 28
OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC
OCT NOV DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN
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24 14 28 12 19 27 29
31 21 5 19 26 3 5
1255 1235 1235 1235 1269 1269 1269
Depart Canada
Start Rome
Finish C$ Venice pp or Rome
2010 JAN 1 JAN 8 JAN 22 FEB 12 FEB 26 MAR 5 MAR 19
JAN 2 JAN 9 JAN 23 FEB 13 FEB 27 MAR 6 MAR 20
JAN JAN JAN FEB MAR MAR MAR
9 16 30 20 6 13 27
1269 1269 1199 1199 1199 1199 1225
For Travel Insurance see page 42. Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share. For triple-share rate reduce twin price by 5%. Start 6.00pm and end approx. 8.00am in Venice or 6.00pm in Rome. Single room supplement add C$445 For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki reservations agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
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Florence
Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance you save C$65. See page 13 for details.
ROME: Locally guided tour & entry to The Colosseum & Roman Forum - Roman dinner & entertainment FLORENCE: Entrance to one of the largest nightclubs in Florence - Regional food feast VENICE: Gondola ride through the canals - Venetian dinner
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Bosnia
Pisa Apennine Mountains
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Montenegro
ITALY
2 countries: Italy Vatican City
Mediterranean Sea
3 ROME Vatican City Pompeii Isle of Capri
Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):
2 SORRENTO
A
Ionian Sea
ROME: Locally guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum
33 Itinerary and included sightseeing Days 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive Rome Check-in to your hotel and this evening meet your Tour Manager and get to know your fellow Contiki travellers over dinner. (D) Day 3: Rome to Sorrento Travel south past Naples, the home of pizza, before catching sight of Mt. Vesuvius. Then to the beautiful resort town of Sorrento. (B) See the Bay of Naples See Mt. Vesuvius Day 4: Capri Excursion Chill out on the Isle of Capri. Be amazed at the natural beauty, stroll through the hillside town of Anacapri or sip on a café al fresco with the locals. (B,D) Day 5: Sorrento to Florence From postcard perfect Sorrento, pass through rural Umbria’s rolling hills & terraced vineyards to Renaissance Florence. (B,D) Scenic drive along the coast Local wine tasting in the Chianti region Day 6: Florence A local guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities. Later on, enjoy exploring at your own pace. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration Day 7: Florence to La Spezia Stop & check out Pisa's famous architectural wonder & then watch locals fishing along the shores. Indulge in tasty local food & wine, & pick up some rare souvenirs in the seaside setting of the Cinque Terre. (B,D) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Visit Monterosso, Portovenere & La Spezia Day 8: La Spezia to Milan Leave the beauty of the Cinque Terre
region behind & head to the capital of fashion, Milan! (B,D) See the Duomo, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II & La Scala Opera House in Milan Day 9: Milan to Venice Follow the route of the Romans to the lakeside resort of Sirmione. Later, profess your love in Romeo & Juliet's home of Verona before arriving in fairytale Venice. (B) Visit Sirmione on Lake Garda See Juliet's Balcony & the Roman Arena Day 10: Venice Meander through the ‘floating city’s’ tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art-filled palazzos, interesting little shops, bars & markets. (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing & Burano lacemaking demonstrations Day 11: Venice to Rome Stop in the city of Bologna, an historic & elegant city. Then criss-cross the Apennine Mountains on the road to Rome. (B,D) See Bologna’s famous porticos & two towers See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum Day 12: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Roman Forum & Colosseum. (B) See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City Day 13: Depart Rome The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say “arrivederci” to your new friends. (B) Please note: Days 2 & 13 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.
Superior In-depth
13 days Simply Italy
Colosseum, Rome
2 countries 11 nights hotels 11 breakfasts & 6 dinners What’s included All as per itinerary
• 11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 10-11) • 11 continental breakfasts (B) & 6 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach • Ferry crossings • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Pisa
When to go and how much Code: WWSY Winter 09/10 Depart Canada
Start Rome
Finish Rome
C$ pp
Depart Canada
Start Rome
Finish Rome
C$ pp
2009 OCT 17 NOV 7 NOV 21 DEC 5 DEC 19 DEC 26 DEC 28 •
OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC
OCT NOV DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN
1725 1699 1699 1699 1749 1749 1749
2010 JAN 2 JAN 16 FEB 6 FEB 27 MAR 6 MAR 13
JAN 3 JAN 17 FEB 7 FEB 28 MAR 7 MAR 14
JAN JAN FEB MAR MAR MAR
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29 19 3 17 31 7 9
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For Travel Insurance see page 42. Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. • Spend New Year’s Eve in Sorrento. This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share. For triple-share rate reduce twin price by 5%. Start 6.00pm and end approx. 8.00am. Single room supplement add C$599 For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki reservations agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
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Vatican City
Spanish Steps, Rome
Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance you save C$85. See page 13 for details.
POMPEII: Entry fee & guided tour of the ancient city SORRENTO: Walking tour on the Isle of Capri FLORENCE: Tuscan hills feast with singing and dancing VENICE: Gondola ride along the canals
14 Days Mediterranean Highlights Czech Rep
5 countries: Spain France Monaco Italy Vatican City
Germany Austria
Switz
France
Slovenia
Atlantic Ocean
FRANCE Cinque Terre
1 AVIGNON Pyrenees Mountains Zaragoza
Portugal
Hungary
Aix-enProvence
Croatia Bosnia
Monaco
2 FRENCH RIVIERA
Mediterranean Sea
2 MADRID
ITALY Italy PISA/LA SPEZIA 1 2 FLORENCE
2 BARCELONA
San Adriatic Sea Gimignano
Vatican City
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You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. Here’s some of what you could get up to (at an additional cost):
MADRID: Guided tour of the Valley of the Fallen BARCELONA: Flamenco dance show
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Start Madrid option
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Itinerary Days 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive Madrid Check-in to your hotel; later meet your Contiki Crew & fellow travellers. (D) Day 3: Madrid Get hooked on the Spanish capital’s spontaneous lifestyle that blends traditional culture with new vitality. (B) Day 4: Madrid to Barcelona Head to the baroque Zaragoza for lunch & on to Mediterranean Barcelona. (B,D) Day 5: Barcelona This sexy city sizzles on a sightseeing tour - it's food, fiesta, fashion & fun! (B) Day 6: Barcelona to Avignon Travel through the charming Provence region to graceful Avignon. (B,D) Day 7: Avignon to French Riviera Stop in Aix-en-Provence, then through to the glamorous French Riviera. Tonight Monaco & Monte Carlo! (B) Day 8: French Riviera Do as the locals do - stroll through outdoor markets, check out the many museums & shop the upscale boutiques. (B,D)
Day 9: French Riviera to Pisa Enter the Cinque Terre region & explore the colourful cliff-side villages. Then it’s on to Pisa. (B,D) Day 10: Pisa to Florence Check out the Leaning Tower of Pisa & roll through Tuscany to Renaissance Florence. (B,D) Day 11: Florence A local guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in this atmospheric city. (B) Day 12: Florence to Rome Enjoy a break in medieval San Gimignano. Then pass through rural Umbria on the road to Rome. (B) Day 13: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum. (B) Day 14: Depart Rome The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say “arrivederci” to your new friends. (B)
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Days 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive Rome Check-in to your hotel; later meet your Tour Manager & fellow travellers. Day 3: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ & explore this living museum. (B) Day 4: Rome to Florence Enjoy a break in medieval San Gimignano. Then get back on the road to Renaissance Florence. (B,D) Day 5: Florence Get the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in this atmospheric city. (B) Day 6: Florence to La Spezia Check out the Leaning Tower of Pisa; then enter the unspoiled Cinque Terre region. (B,D) Day 7: La Spezia to French Riviera Explore colourful cliff-side villages before heading to the glamorous French Riviera. (B,D) Day 8: French Riviera Do as the locals do - stroll through outdoor markets, check out the many museums & shop the upscale boutiques.(B)
5 countries 12 nights hotels 12 breakfasts & 6 dinners What’s included
Please note: Days 2 & 14 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.
Scenic drive along the Côte d’Azur Visit Monaco & see the Royal Palace Visit a Monte Carlo casino Cinque Terre Visit the towns of Monterosso, Portovenere & La Spezia Pisa See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Florence Florentine leather craft demonstration See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Rome See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City
Start Rome option Itinerary
Rome
Note: this tour stays overnight in Pisa.
included sightseeing for both Madrid & Rome options Madrid Tour the Royal Palace with a local guide (Royal Palace tour may be substituted with a tour of the Prado if the Palace is closed for an official state function) Zaragoza See Zaragoza’s monumental cathedral Barcelona See Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia & the 1992 Olympic Games complex Walk through the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district Avignon See the Papal Palace French Riviera See the Cours Mirabelle in Aix-enProvence Visit a French perfumery
14 days Mediterranean Highlights
Day 9: French Riviera to Avignon Through charming Provence, break for lunch in Aix-en-Provence, then continue on to graceful Avignon. (B,D) Day 10: Avignon to Barcelona Wind along the Mediterranean coast past the Pyrénées Mountains to vibrant Barcelona. (B,D) Day 11: Barcelona This sexy city sizzles on a sightseeing tour - it's food, fiesta, fashion & fun. (B) Day 12: Barcelona to Madrid Head to baroque Zaragoza for lunch & on to buzzing Madrid. (B,D) Day 13: Madrid Get hooked on the Spanish capital’s spontaneous lifestyle that blends traditional culture with new vitality. (B) Day 14: Depart Madrid The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Note: this tour stays overnight in La Spezia & visits Pisa.
All as per itinerary
Madrid
• 12 nights twin-share or triple-share
When to go and how much Code: WWMD Winter 09/10 Depart Canada
Start Madrid
Finish Rome
C$ pp
2009 OCT 30 DEC 4
OCT 31 DEC 5
NOV 12 1839 DEC 17 1815
Depart Canada
Start Madrid
Finish Rome
C$ pp
2010 JAN 8 MAR 5
JAN 9 MAR 6
JAN 21 1865 MAR 18 1759
For Travel Insurance see page 42. This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share. For triple-share rate reduce twin price by 5%. Start 6.00pm and end approx. 8.00am. Single room supplement add C$659 For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki reservations agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
When to go and how much Start Rome
Finish Madrid
2009 OCT 18 NOV 22 DEC 27
OCT 19 NOV 23 DEC 28
OCT 31 1839 DEC 5 1815 JAN 9 1865
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C$ pp
Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance you save C$89. See page 13 for details.
You choose!
Code: WWDM Winter 09/10 Depart Canada
hotel accommodation (more on pages 10-11) • 12 continental breakfasts (B) & 6 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
Depart Canada
Start Rome
Finish Madrid
C$ pp
2010 FEB 21
FEB 22 MAR 6
1759
Travel from Madrid to Rome or Rome to Madrid. This tour operates in both directions.
For Travel Insurance see page 42. Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share. For triple-share rate reduce twin price by 5%. Start 6.00pm and end approx. 8.00am. Single room supplement add C$659 For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki reservations agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
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Please note: Days 2 & 14 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.
FRENCH RIVIERA: Dinner near the Royal Palace of Monaco FLORENCE: Entrance to one of the largest nightclubs in Florence ROME: Locally guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum
Parc Guell, Barcelona
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13 Days
13 days Spanish Spree
Spanish Spree
2 countries Spain, Gibraltar
11 nights hotels 11 breakfasts & 7 dinners
ays 1569 D 3 1 C$ from21/Day Can$d 1only
Mosque of the Caliphs, Cordoba
Atlantic Ocean
France
What’s included
Pyrenees Mountains
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Zaragoza
All as per itinerary
Portugal
• 11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 10-11) • 11 continental breakfasts (B) & 7 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
MADRID
SPAIN
3
2 BARCELONA Mediterranean Sea
Toledo
1 VALENCIA
Spain CORDOBA 1 2 SEVILLE
2 GRANADA Costa Blanca Costa del Sol
Gibraltar
Gothic Quarter, Barcelona
Itinerary and included sightseeing
When to go and how much Code: WWEH Winter 09/10 Depart Canada
Start Madrid
Finish Madrid
C$ pp
2009 OCT 13 NOV 24 DEC 22 DEC 29 •
OCT NOV DEC DEC
OCT DEC JAN JAN
1639 1615 1665 1665
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Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance you save C$79. See page 13 for details.
25 6 3 10
Start Madrid
Finish Madrid
C$ pp
2010 JAN 12 FEB 9 MAR 16
JAN 13 JAN 24 1665 FEB 10 FEB 21 1569 MAR 17 MAR 28 1599
For Travel Insurance see page 42. Spend New Year’s Eve in Barcelona. • Spend New Year’s Eve in Madrid. This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share. For triple-share rate reduce twin price by 5%. Start 6.00pm and end approx. 8.00am. Single room supplement add C$575 For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki reservations agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
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Drinking sangria
14 25 23 30
Depart Canada
Days 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive Madrid Check-in to your hotel & explore the Spanish capital. Later meet up with your Contiki Crew & fellow travellers. (D) Day 3: Madrid Get hooked on the Spanish capital’s spontaneous lifestyle that blends traditional culture with new vitality. Find it in everything from the shopping, food & dining, to its arts & culture. (B) Tour the Royal Palace with a local guide (Royal Palace tour may be substituted with a tour of the Prado) Day 4: Madrid to Cordoba Be spellbound by Toledo’s grandiose medieval buildings & winding cobbled streets en-route to Cordoba in the heart of Andalusia. (B,D) See the Alcazar Fortress & Gothic Cathedral in Toledo Day 5: Cordoba to Seville See the fantastic historical attractions of this thriving city & roam its narrow old lanes. Then it’s on to Seville, the Spanish capital of culture. (B,D) Visit the Mosque of the Caliphs in Cordoba See the Cathedral, Alcazar & Plaza de Espana in Seville Day 6: Seville Wander medieval lanes, discover hidden plazas, & perhaps visit Christopher Columbus’ tomb. Later get out among the city’s relaxed, fun-loving crowds. (B)
XXX Day 7: Seville to Granada Stop in the curious territory of Gibraltar. Then wind along the Costa del Sol & through the Sierra Nevada mountains to Granada. (B,D) Visit The Rock of Gibraltar Scenic drive past Marbella & Malaga Day 8: Granada Walk back in time in this once Moorish city full of romance & folklore. Take a look at the fabled palace, experience the lively street culture, & break for tapas & sangria! (B) Guided visit of the Alhambra Palace Day 9: Granada to Valencia Continue east to the Orange Blossom Coast & its capital, Valencia home to the Holy Grail. (B,D) See the medieval Cathedral & belltower Day 10: Valencia to Barcelona Cruise up the coast to Mediterranean Barcelona, one of Europe’s liveliest cities. (B,D) Day 11: Barcelona See why this sexy city sizzles on a sightseeing tour. It's food, fiesta, fashion & fun. (B) See Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia & the 1992 Olympic Games complex Walk through the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district Day 12: Barcelona to Madrid Head to the baroque city of Zaragoza for lunch & then back to buzzing Madrid. (B,D) See Zaragoza’s monumental cathedral Day 13: Depart Madrid The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Please note: Days 2 & 13 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.
MADRID: Castillian Tapas dinner accompanied by local wines MADRID: Locally guided tour of the Valley of the Fallen & learn about it’s importance in the Spanish Civil War SEVILLE: Flamenco dance show & dinner in the home of flamenco! GRANADA: Locally guided tour of the historic Moorish Quarter of Albaicin & La Cartuja including a visit to La Cartuja Monastery
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Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
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9 Days Egypt & the Nile
9 days Egypt & The Nile
Nile Cruise
1 country Egypt 2 nights hotels 3 nights cruise 2 nights trains 7 breakfasts 3 lunches & 6 dinners
Mediterranean Sea
Israel 2 CAIRO
Giza Sakkara
Egypt EGYPT
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All as per itinerary
Red Sea
1 EDFU ASWAN Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops
Cairo
Itinerary and included sightseeing
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Days 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive Cairo Check-in to the hotel & explore Egypt’s buzzing capital city for the afternoon. At 7pm, meet up with your Tour Manager & fellow travellers. Day 3: Cairo to Aswan Step into this intense, 24/7 city where ancient meets modern all in one shot. A local guide will take you back to ancient Egypt & the time of the Pharaohs. Stare in awe at the Sphinx & the monumental pyramids of Giza before boarding the overnight train to Aswan. (B,D) Visit the Egyptian Museum Guided tour of the Great Pyramids & Sphinx in Giza Day 4: Nile Cruise - Aswan Unwind in the beautiful riverside setting of Egypt’s sunniest city. Enjoy its laid back pace of life & distinctive African atmosphere. After being treated to sightseeing & a ride on a traditional felucca sailboat, kick back & listen to Nubian music, eat some freshly caught fish, or explore the souk, full of spices, perfumes, scarves & baskets. (B,L,D) Sail on a traditional felucca View the Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam See the Botanical Gardens Day 5: Nile Cruise - Aswan to Edfu Today consider taking an excursion to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel – the most complete example of ancient Egyptian architecture. Then cruise on down the Nile River with a stop at the
unique temple in Kom Ombo en-route to the friendly city of Edfu. (B,L,D) View Kom Ombo, the Temple of Two Gods Day 6: Nile Cruise - Edfu to Luxor Wind through the commercial & religious centre of Edfu to its most famous attraction, the Temple of Horus the Avenger. Cast off in the afternoon & watch Upper Egypt slip away as we meander up the Nile River to Luxor. (B,L,D) Visit the Temple of Horus Day 7: Luxor to Cairo Be amazed by the sheer volume of monuments around Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings. Then board the overnight train back to bustling Cairo. (B,D) See the the Colossos of Memnon Guided visit of the Temple of Karnak Guided tour through the Valley of Kings Day 8: Cairo Squeeze in more sightseeing, including a trip out to Sakkara to see the world’s oldest pyramid, the Step Pyramid. Spend the rest of the day shopping & flexing your bargaining skills in the colourful bazaars in Cairo. (B,D) Shopping at the Khan El Khalili bazaar
1
Kom Ombo
Lake Nassar
When to go and how much Code: WTEG Winter 09/10 Depart Canada 2009 OCT 16 OCT 23 OCT 30 NOV 13 NOV 27 DEC 11 DEC 18 DEC 25
Start Cairo
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Finish Cairo
17 24 31 14 28 12 19 26
OCT OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC JAN
24 31 7 21 5 19 26 2
C$ pp
Depart Canada
Start Cairo
Finish Cairo
C$ pp
1459 1459 1459 1439 1439 1439 1485 1485
2010 JAN 1 JAN 8 JAN 15 JAN 22 FEB 5 FEB 19 MAR 5 MAR 19
JAN 2 JAN 9 JAN 16 JAN 23 FEB 6 FEB 20 MAR 6 MAR 20
JAN JAN JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR
1485 1485 1485 1399 1399 1399 1399 1429
9 16 23 30 13 27 13 27
For Travel Insurance see page 42. Spend New Year’s Eve on overnight train. Prices above are twin-share. Start 7.00pm and end approx. 8.00am. Single room supplement add C$425 For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki reservations agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
• 7 nights twin-share accommodation: 2 nights in hotels, 2 nights twin berth sleep couchette on train (Cairo to Aswan & Luxor to Cairo) & 3 nights Nile cruise (more on pages 10-11) • 7 continental breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) & 6 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Egyptian Tour Manager • Coach transfers • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges • Transfer from airport to hotel upon arrival
The Nile Cruise & Amenities • Cruise the Nile on a superb ship featuring luxury cabins, all with private shower, WC, TV & air-conditioning • Swimming pool • Sun deck • Restaurant • Lounge • Bars • Gift shop • Disco
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Abu Simbel
Visit the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque & Sultan Husan Mosque Day 9: Depart Cairo The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Please note: Days 2 & 9 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.
Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance you save C$75. See page 13 for details.
ASWAN: Visit Abu Simbel’s Temple of Ramses II GIZA: Light & sound show at the Pyramids LUXOR: Visit a traditional Egyptian village
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12 Days Berlin to
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Budapest
Budapest
5 countries Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
10 nights hotels 10 breakfasts & 4 dinners
GERMANY 3 BERLIN
ny
What’s included
3 PRAGUE KutnaRep Hora Czech CZECH REP
All as per itinerary
VIENNA 2 Austria AUSTRIA Italy
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Slovakia SLOVAKIA
• 10 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 10-11) • 10 continental breakfasts (B) & 4 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
ays 1445 D 2 1 C$ ay m o r f /D 1 2 1 Can$d only
Poland
Dresden
Bratislava
2 BUDAPEST Hungary HUNGARY
Slovenia
Romania
Croatia Places visited Bosnia 1 1 or more nightstops
Serbia Berlin Cathedral
When to go and how much
Itinerary and included sightseeing
Code: WWIT Winter 09/10 Depart Canada
Start Berlin
Finish C$ Budapest pp
2009 OCT 16 OCT 23 NOV 13 DEC 4 DEC 11 DEC 18 DEC 21 DEC 26 •
OCT OCT NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC
OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN
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27 3 24 15 22 29 1 6
1509 1509 1489 1489 1489 1535 1535 1535
Depart Canada
Start Berlin
Finish C$ Bud’pest pp
2010 JAN 1 JAN 8 JAN 22 FEB 12 MAR 5 MAR 19
JAN 2 JAN 9 JAN 23 FEB 13 MAR 6 MAR 20
JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR
12 19 2 23 16 30
1535 1535 1445 1445 1445 1475
For Travel Insurance see page 42. Spend New Year’s Eve in Budapest. • Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share. For triple-share rate reduce twin price by 5%. Start 6.00pm and end approx. 8.00am. Single room supplement add C$375 For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki reservations agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
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Days 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive Berlin Check-in to your hotel after 2pm & the afternoon is yours to explore. At 6pm, meet your Tour Manager & fellow Contiki travellers for dinner. (D) Days 3-4: Berlin Savour the intoxicating mix of old & new in this ever-changing city. You’ll find historical significance in everything from the streets to the grand monuments. (B)(B) See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, & historic Reichstag building Visit the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial See the site of 'Checkpoint Charlie' Day 5: Berlin to Prague Bite into some local fare, like bratwurst, in Dresden on your way south to Prague, an ever-modernizing hub of eastern European revival. (B,D) See the rebuilt baroque architecture of the Royal Residence, Zwinger Fortress, Opera House & Frauenkirche in Dresden Days 6-7: Prague Snake through this medieval city’s maze of cobbled streets & discover Gothic architecture, bargain-priced beer & bohemian crystal beads. (B)(B) See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square
Visit the old town square & see the astronomical clock Day 8: Prague to Vienna Explore the World Heritage listed town of Kutna Hora before heading south to Austria’s cultured capital, Vienna. (B,D) Scenic drive along historic Ring Road See the Hapsburg Palaces, St. Stephen's Cathedral & the State Opera House Day 9: Vienna Viennese culture waltzes right up to you as you wander through this picture book city & encounter its wealth of music, cafés, parks, incredible architecture &, of course, strudel! (B) Day 10: Vienna to Budapest Hit up three capital cities today! From Vienna to Bratislava, Slovakia & then onto the lively arts, café & music scene of the “Paris of the East.” (B,D) Visit Bratislava’s historic old town See St. Martin’s Cathedral, Michael Gate & Baroque Tower Day 11: Budapest All your senses are surrounded by the history of this fascinating city split by the Danube River into hilltop Buda & bustling Pest. (B) Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace, the Church of St. Matthias, the Chain Bridge & Fisherman's Bastion Day 12: Depart Budapest Time to say goodbye to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast. (B) Please note: Days 2 & 12 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.
BERLIN: Locally guided historical walking tour PRAGUE: Scenic river cruise with lunch VIENNA: Mozart & Strauss classical music concert BUDAPEST: Evening river cruise & dinner
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12 days Berlin to Budapest
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10 Days from C$1259 C$126/Day
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Itinerary and included sightseeing Days 1-9: Canada to Vienna Refer to Berlin to Budapest itinerary & included sightseeing described on page 38. Day 10: Depart Vienna Time to say goodbye to your new Contiki buddies as your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
>> explore more >> You’ll have plenty of free time to explore & do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. See page 38 for what you could get up to.
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>> explore more >> See optional activities on page 38
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>> explore more >> See optional activities on page 38
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For Travel Insurance see page 42. Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share. For triple-share rate reduce twin price by 5%. Start 6.00pm and end approx. 8.00am. Single room supplement add C$325 For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13.
BERLIN 3 GERMANY Germany Dresden
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For Travel Insurance see page 42. Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share. For triple-share rate reduce twin price by 5%. Start 6.00pm and end approx. 8.00am. Single room supplement add C$249 For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13.
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More options This tour can be extended onward from Prague through to Budapest. Check out page 38 for more info.
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More options While you’re in this part of the world, you can also visit Berlin & Prague. Check out page 38 for more info.
10, 8 or 6 day combinations of Berlin, Prague Vienna & Budapest Berlin & Prague plus Vienna 3 countries Germany, Czech Republic, Austria 8 nights hotels
Berlin & Prague 2 countries Germany, Czech Republic, 6 nights hotels
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6 Days from C$785 C$131/Day
Days 1-2: Canada to Vienna Check-in to your hotel after 2pm & the afternoon is yours to explore. At 6pm meet your Tour Manager & fellow Contiki travellers for dinner before exploring the nightlife. (D) Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road See the Hapsburg Palaces, St. Stephen's Cathedral & the State Opera House Days 3-6: Vienna to Budapest Refer to days 8-11 Berlin to Budapest itinerary & included sightseeing described on page 38.
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Days 1-7: Canada to Prague Refer to Berlin to Budapest itinerary & included sightseeing described on page 38. Day 8: Depart Prague Time to say goodbye to your newfound friends as your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
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What’s included All as per itinerary
Berlin & Prague plus Vienna • 8 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 10-11) • 8 continental breakfasts (B) & 3 three-course dinners (D)
Berlin & Prague • 6 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 10-11) • 6 continental breakfasts (B) & 2 three-course dinners (D)
Vienna & Budapest • 4 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 10-11) • 4 continental breakfasts (B) & 2 three-course dinners (D)
Depart Canada
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Depart Canada
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Plus all of the below • A dedicated crew with an
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experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges
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For Travel Insurance see page 42. Spend New Year’s Eve in Budapest. This is a Preferred Departure see page 13. Prices above are twin-share. For triple-share rate reduce twin price by 5%. Start 6.00pm and end approx. 8.00am. Single room supplement add C$199 For departure point info, check contiki.com/departurepoints Check out Cool Deals for ways to save - see page 13. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki reservations agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote.
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Ski Austria 1 & 2 weeks
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Take the idyllic resort town of Hopfgarten in Austria, combine it with snow and a bunch of 18-35’s, mix in a range of activities & nightlife and we’ll guarantee outrageous fun from the moment you arrive to the minute you leave! 1 or 2 week tours including accommodation and breakfast. You can travel to Hopfgarten on your own, or via return coach transfers to/from London Prices start from C$665.
HOPFGARTEN: Take a magical sleigh ride through the forested Penningberg - Tandem Paragliding with amazing views - Ice Skating on a frozen alpine lake - Day trip to Kitzbuhel, the ‘Monte Carlo’ of the Tyrol - Day trips to Salzburg & Innsbruck.
41 When to go and how much Option one: INCLUDING overnight coach transfers, accommodation† and breakfast. 8 nights (6 days ski) Code: C7SWD Start Finish London London 2009 DEC 18 DEC 25
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15 nights (13 days ski) C$ pp
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Option two: Accommodation† and breakfast EXCLUDING overnight coach transfers. 7 nights (6 days ski)
Located in the pretty Tyrolean mountain village of Hopfgarten, Contiki’s very own Gasthof makes for an amazing place. All levels of skiers & boarders, from beginners to advanced, will enjoy a ski holiday here. There’s also a big mix of non-ski stuff to do like tandem paragliding, sleigh rides, ice-skating, plus 3 of the most famous Austrian towns nearby to check out including Salzburg, Innsbruck or Kitzbuhel.
Why ski with Contiki?
Lessons & Ski extras
• We know ski - we’ve been doing it for
Contiki has negotiated you great deals on lots of ski extras like lessons (private or group) with English speaking instructors & the latest ski & equipment hire. All you need to bring is yourself – we can organise the rest! Book in advance with your travel agent or you can book & pay when you get there.
20 years!
• Hopfgarten is part of the Ski Welt (Ski World) region with 250km (155 miles) of runs & lift, gondola & chair systems to get you all around the mountain fast!
• Hopfgarten has one of the biggest
Getting There two ways to go Travel to Hopfgarten either via Contiki coach from London or by flying to Munich, Salzburg or Innsbruck & making your own way from the airport to the village. Check out contiki.com/ski for a detailed run-down on getting there.
14 nights (13 days ski)
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C$ pp
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C$ pp
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649 649
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1149 1149
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1 & 2 weeks Ski Austria
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2010 2010 JAN 2 JAN 9 589 JAN 2 JAN 16 1039 JAN 9 JAN 16 589 JAN 9 JAN 23 1039 JAN 16 JAN 23 589 JAN 16 JAN 30 1039 JAN 23 JAN 30 589 JAN 23 FEB 6 1039 JAN 30 FEB 6 589 JAN 30 FEB 13 1039 FEB 6 FEB 13 589 FEB 6 FEB 20 1039 FEB 13 FEB 20 589 FEB 13 FEB 27 1039 FEB 20 FEB 27 589 FEB 20 MAR 6 1039 FEB 27 MAR 6 589 Please note: Ski Austria only tours start in Hopfgarten on Saturdays. Important notes: Prices are per person, quad share and don’t include airfares. Twin share available on request. Twin share supplement 1 week add: C$89. 2 weeks add: C$165. Half board supplement 5 nights add: C$85. 10 nights add: C$170. For Travel Insurance see page 42. † Accommodation in Hopfgarten village may be used subject to guest numbers.
Ski extras
artificial snow-making machinery systems in Europe, so you can count on the conditions being great W For more go to contiki.com/ski
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2010 2010 JAN 1 JAN 9 725 JAN 1 JAN 16 1225 JAN 8 JAN 16 665 JAN 8 JAN 23 1115 JAN 15 JAN 23 665 JAN 15 JAN 30 1115 JAN 22 JAN 30 665 JAN 22 FEB 6 1115 JAN 29 FEB 6 665 JAN 29 FEB 13 1115 FEB 5 FEB 13 665 FEB 5 FEB 20 1115 FEB 12 FEB 20 665 FEB 12 FEB 27 1115 FEB 19 FEB 27 665 FEB 26 MAR 6 665 FEB 19 MAR 6 1115 Please note: Ski Austria including transfer tours depart London on Fridays and arrive in Hopfgarten on Saturdays. Refer to important notes below regarding room and meal options.
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• After dark there’s aprés ski “Contikistyle” with outdoor schnaps stands, lively bars & late night clubs, plus lots of action in the Gasthof bar just for Contiki travellers.
• We cater for beginners, intermediates & advanced - there’s terrain for everyone
• A decent meal is key when you are burning energy on the slopes & we include hot buffet breakfast daily.
• Pre-book & pay a small supplement & we can also include five 3-course dinners (1 week tour) or ten (for 2 week tour).
Unique accommodation
No. of nights
The Gasthof Schöneck is Contiki's very own traditional chalet, complete with it’s own dedicated, resident team – the whole place is exclusive to Contiki travellers! All our prices are based on quad-share (with a number of twin rooms including private facilities available for a small supplement). If you’re travelling alone, we can easily organise for you to share a room with someone of the same sex for no extra cost.
Ski pass Equipment hire (skis, boots & poles or board & boots) Ski lessons (5 days for 4hrs/day) Ski lessons (3 days for 4hrs/day) Snowboard lessons (5 days for 2hrs/day) Snowboard lessons (3 days for 2hrs/day) Ski & Snowboard lessons (3 days ski for 4hrs per day & 3 days snowboard for 2hrs per day)
7 (6 days ski) 320
14 (13 days ski) 555
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159
190
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169
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Please note: Credit cards are not accepted in the ski village.
Save Money! Tour + 2 week ski tour combination discounts apply when you book a Winter Europe tour at the same time as a ski tour. Save up to C$100 off the cost of the ski tour. See page 13 for details.
Ski Facts Gampen 1956m Choralpe 1820m
Kitzbuehler Horn St Johann in Tyrol
Astberg 1267m
Hartkaiser
Going Ellmau 820m
Eiberg 1673m
Brandstadt 1650m Neualm
Zinsberg 1674m Kandleralm Hohe Salve
Rigi 1532m
Scheffau 752m
Hochbrixen
Alpenrose 1553m
Talkaser 1760m Mittelstation 1320m
Brixen i Thale Westendorf 800m
Salvenmoos Ski Runs Easy Medium Difficult Ski Lifts Gondola
Fleiding 1892m
Söll 700m
Talstation 789m Kelchsau
HOPFGARTEN Itter 700m
Penningberg
• Mountain Restaurants: 63 • Lifts: Gondola 8 Chair 36 Drag 44 Beginners 12 • Ski Welt Pass: Shown in map • Ski Welt: Beginners runs 63 (blue). Total 107km Intermediate runs (51 (red). Total 120km Advanced runs 7 (black). Total 23km • Total length of pistes: 250km
Got a question? Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know. What’s included?
Brochure authenticity
Do I need visas?
• Coach, train and ferry transport as specified. • Accommodation, breakfast and evening meals as detailed on pages 10-11 and under ‘What’s included’ on tour pages. • Sightseeing as detailed on pages 6-7 and in the itineraries on tour pages. Unless specified, entrance fees are not included. • Experienced crew as detailed on pages 12 and on tour pages.
We have put a great deal of effort into producing this brochure. The information given and literature produced by Contiki has been compiled with care and is published in good faith. Sometimes, because of circumstances outside our control, we have to alter some excursions due to seasonal closing or repairs to buildings, etc., especially early or late in the season. If this happens, alternatives will be arranged.
Please read carefully. Depending on your nationality, you may require visas to enter certain countries included in your tour. You are fully responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your tour. Contiki are not legally permitted to knowingly allow anybody who does not have a valid visa to join a tour. Consult your travel agent to determine which visas you require and how to obtain them.
What’s not included?
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• Personal expense money. • Visas, personal insurance, medical fees. • Sightseeing, visits and entrance fees other than those specified on tour pages. • Optional excursions and activities such as optional dinners, gondola rides etc. • Dinners (unless specified under “What’s included”).
Contiki has been running tours for young people since 1962 and in all countries where Contiki operates we fully comply with local travel industry laws. All your money is held in a Trust Account until the time of travel to comply with Canadian Travel Industry Regulations. Contiki is a member of the Alliance of Canadian Travel Associations (ACTA), the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) and the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO).
Will I get more information? Upon receipt of final payment you’ll receive a copy of Contiki’s ‘Travellers Guide’ - an information book about your holiday. You’ll also receive a comprehensive day-by-day itinerary including full details and costs of all optional excursions available on your tour. Your FREE Contiki document wallet and luggage tag* will be sent to you with your travel documents. The wallet is a safe place for your tickets and passports, something you’ll want to keep and use again. * Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative travel accessory for the Contiki document wallet.
How much money do I need?
W For more detailed information online head to contiki.com/contikipedia
You should be able to use debit and credit cards for most items. You’ll need to allow enough money to cover lunches, some dinners, souvenirs, shopping, drinks, optional excursions and activities, entrance fees to attractions and evening entertainment. It is advisable to start your tour with some cash in local currencies such as Euro, Swiss Franc and Great British Pounds.
Explore More Optional Activities When do I choose? Optionals are arranged and paid for on tour. By leaving the final decisions until then you can choose at the same time as your new friends, you’ll get great value as we get you great rates and your Tour Manager can offer personal advice. Some activities are seasonal and weather dependent as well. How do I pay? You pay on tour in appropriate local currencies (Great British Pound, Euro, Swiss Francs).
Am I expected to tip on tour? Every country in the world has different tipping policies and in Europe, within service industries, tipping is common practice. Tipping is totally discretionary and only given if you feel the service has met or exceeded your expectations. Your Tour Manager will assist you with any questions about this while you’re on the road. The same idea applies to your Contiki Crew - if you think they have done a good job then they would be grateful for your recognition by way of a tip, however this is not mandatory – it’s completely up to you.
How much luggage can I bring? Luggage is restricted to a maximum suitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29" x 20" x 10") and maximum weight of 20 kg (44lbs) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the coach with you. Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on tour. On Ski Holidays you may bring one pair of ski boots and skis or a snowboard. Any luggage over the restricted size or amount can be stored with Contiki in London at a nominal charge. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk and baggage insurance is strongly recommended.
Do I need vaccinations? At the time this brochure went to press (July 2009), no vaccinations were necessary. However, it is wise to check up-to-date information with your travel agent prior to departure. Don’t forget to bring with you any medication that you may require en route, such as antihistamines, antibiotics.
Where will I stay Time Out tours: Accommodation is in superior tourist class hotels, ships, and trains. These are described on pages 10-11 and on individual tour pages. On trains in Egypt, two people share a two-berth couchette and facilities are shared. Other train journeys are as detailed in individual itineraries. On overnight ships, cabins with facilities are provided. Depending on the numbers and configuration on your tour, availability of singles can sometimes be limited in some locations. On certain occasions, alternative hotels to those listed in this brochure may be used. Whilst it is the Company’s intention to use hotels of a similar standard and location, no liability can be accepted for any variation of either. Ski holidays: Refer to pages 40-41 for details of accommodation in Austria.
Photography credits Photos courtesy of Paris Tourist Office Page 11. Christmas 2002 delicatessen Amélie Dupont. Page 27. Christmas 2005 - Marc Bertrand. Page 28. Secondhand Bookseller - David Lefranc. Photos courtesy of Czech Tourism. Page 26. Charles Bridge, Prague.
Schengen Visas The majority of our tours travel in countries that are covered by the Schengen Agreement which relates to visas. Citizens of many countries – eg. Australia, United States, Canada, New Zealand – can travel in the Schengen area without a visa. If you require a visa to enter the Schengen area you only need to obtain one visa which will allow you to travel in all Schengen countries. Multiple Entry Schengen Visas Schengen visas can be issued for single entry or multiple entries. If your tour travels outside of the Schengen area at any point you will require a multiple entry visa. The tour that requires multiple entry Schengen visa is listed below: Spanish Spree. Visas for Non-Schengen Countries Some of our tours also visit countries that are not covered by the Schengen Agreement. You may require visas for countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Egypt. Depending on your nationality it may be possible to obtain visas for Egypt upon arrival – you should check before you depart for your tour. Important: 1. Visas can take up to six weeks and a fee is normally charged. 2. Failure to obtain all necessary visas could cause you to miss part of your tour and will result in you incurring considerable expense and inconvenience. 3. It is better to apply for all visas through your travel agent before you leave home. Your travel agent will contact Contiki for full details. 4. Contiki will provide you with Visa contacts from our London base at the Royal National Hotel, if necessary.
Contiki Holidays Travel Protection Plan PROVIDING YOU WITH “ANY REASON” CANCELLATION FLEXIBILITY AND PEACE OF MIND WHILE YOU TRAVEL: Contiki Holidays Travel Protection Plan – designed exclusively with the following: Priced at:
Trips up to $1,500: $129 per person Trips $1,501 or greater: $169 per person
Note: Prices are subject to change without notice.
SECTION I: TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT PROTECTION Provided by Contiki Holidays Trip Cancellation: Up to Total Trip Cost. Reimburses the non-refundable Contiki Holidays cancellation penalties imposed if you must cancel your trip for a covered reason such as illness, injury or death to you, a traveling companion or an immediate family member. Other reasons for cancellation include Common Carrier-caused delays due to inclement weather, jury duty, subpoena, or a documented traffic accident en route to departure, and other reasons as cited in the plan description. The Contiki Holidays “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver**. With the Contiki Holidays “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, Contiki Holidays will provide you with 100% of the cancellation charges in the form of a future travel credit certificate, should you cancel your tour more than 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure for any reason that is not eligible for cash reimbursement under the Trip Cancellation section of the Travel Protection Plan. Cancellation charges are reimbursed in the form of Contiki Holidays Travel Certificates allowing you a two year credit to travel with us at a later date! Please note that to be eligible for the “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, you must enroll and pay for the plan within two days of your initial trip deposit. The certificate is valid for two years, is non-transferrable and non-refundable and may not be redeemed for cash. Future travel certificates do not include airfare cancellation charges for air arrangements unless those arrangements were provided by Contiki Holidays. Trip Interruption: Up to Total Trip Cost Trip Delay: Up to C$1,000 (C$150/day) SECTION II: TRAVEL INSURANCE BENEFITS - Underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company*
Baggage Protection: Up to C$2,500 Bag Delay: Up to C$500 Medical & Dental Expenses: Up to C$1,000,000** Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation: Up to C$50,000 SECTION III: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES Provided by On Call International While the above is not a complete description – a full plan description detailing the terms, conditions and exclusions will be sent to you – we have highlighted just a few of the plan benefits. If you have any Travel Protection Plan questions, or would like to request a copy of the plan description, please call our plan administrator, BerkelyCare, at 1-866-580-4871. You may also view the plan at www.contikiholidays.com The Contiki Holidays Travel Protection Plan is provided in addition to other applicable indemnity or insurance programs, where permitted by law and shall apply only after benefits have been paid. * Section II Travel Insurance Benefits, Policy Number MZ0911064H0000A-C are underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio: NAIC #10952 Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5000. ** NOTE: The Medical & Dental Expense benefits of this plan are subject to a maximum benefit limit of C$30,000 for those persons who, at the time of a covered Injury or Sickness, do not have valid hospital and medical insurance under a Government Health Insurance Plan of a province or territory of Canada. This plan was designed and is administered by BerkelyCareSM.
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Booking conditions
Got a question and conditions
Once Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below. OUR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. YOUR VACATION RESERVATION On receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at our discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selected vacation. A contract is only made between you and us upon your booking being confirmed and accepted by us and our communication thereof to either you or your travel agent. 2. PRICE GUARANTEE Tour prices in this brochure are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies and exchange rates as at 11th May 2009. Should any of these costs change, a surcharge may be made on the price of your vacation. If the total tour price increases by more than 7%, passengers will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment has been received. The guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced. Prices are per person and are in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise specified. 3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR VACATION 3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your booking in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. 3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we will give you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, and where available, offer you a comparable alternative. 3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will be entitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you to us or transfer to another Contiki vacation without payment of any transfer fee. 3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions or other similar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund of any monies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred by us in respect of your booking. 3.5 Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any tour departure. 4. VACATION DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (July 2009) but we cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be available especially where we have no direct control over it. 4.2 With respect to our touring program, Contiki will do our best, at our discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation to give you good value for money. 4.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations. 5. LIABILITY 5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, hold such monies for you until the booking is confirmed at which time those monies shall be remitted promptly by your travel agent to us. All such monies received by us will be deposited as required by law. 5.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account any interest earned on such monies. 5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent or otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment, may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit, in respect of the services to be provided and/or fees payable under your selected vacation. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your vacation shall be deemed to be an authorization for disbursement thereof as aforesaid. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. BOOKING YOUR VACATION 1.1 In order to reserve your vacation, a deposit of C$200, per person per tour, or the full amount payable if booking is made within 45 days of departure from Canada, must be submitted to Contiki within 7 days in respect of that vacation. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first installment of the vacation price by Contiki only once the booking has been confirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent. The initial deposit of C$200 per person must be made by credit card. 1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non refundable deposit of C$200 per person, per tour which must be within 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled. 1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability if clients’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled. 1.4 Travel documents and instructions for joining your tour will be sent to you approximately 21 days before departure (provided full payment has been received). If final payment is not received when due, costs to courier documents will be the responsibility of the Travel Agent. 2. PAYING THE BALANCE 2.1 The balance of the vacation price must be paid by no later than 45 days before the scheduled vacation departure date from Canada which shall be by the due date stated on the confirmation issued to you by Contiki.
2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume that you have cancelled and cancellation charges in accordance with clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki. 2.3 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded until full payment has been received by us. Travel agency cheques must be received within 7 business days from the date payment is called in. 2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your departure from Canada, the full cost of the vacation will be payable immediately on booking and we reserve the right to provide all travel documents at the vacation departure point. 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and apply cancellation charges should payments not be received within the above specified periods. 2.6 Your authorization to use your Credit Card number for deposit and/or final payment indicates your compliance with our booking conditions, whether or not you have actually signed the appropriate draft. Verbal authorization of the use of your Credit Card confirms your reservation. MasterCard, Visa and American Express are accepted. Credit Card payments are not accepted for group bookings. A signed sales draft is required. If you wish to change a credit card payment after it has been processed, change fees will apply. For security purposes, we are required to collect the passenger’s credit card billing address as well as the customer verification code. 3. IF YOU CANCEL 3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki. 3.2 If you cancel, your deposit will not be refunded nor can it be credited to any other booking. 3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the vacation price and is calculated as follows: PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE Number of days prior to as % of total price tour commencement 45 days or more notice The non-refundable deposit plus the Travel Protection Plan’s insurance premium is forfeited 44-22 days: 25% 21-8 days: 30% 7-1 days: 50% Day of departure: 100% Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the tour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of any vacation insurance policy which you hold, then any such charges may, subject to the terms of your insurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurance company. 3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to and after your tour or resort booking, such as pre and post accommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellation fee. 3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent. 3.6 If flight changes are requested after the deposit has been received, or if flights are cancelled after tickets are issued, revision fees, change fees or Airline cancellation fees will be applicable and will be in addition to the above cancellation charges. In some cases, airline tickets are 100% non refundable. 4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING 4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish to change to an alternate departure date or you wish to change to a different Contiki vacation, you may do so subject to availability and provided the new vacation date is also in this brochure. 4.2 A fee of C$30 per person will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed unless the change increases the value of the booking. A change of tour date or tour itinerary within 45 days of departure date will be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier tour departure of equivalent or greater value in which case a C$30 per person amendment fee will be charged. 5. VACATION DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included in the price. No allowance or refund can be made for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc are closed. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place. Meals may vary in style. 5.2 Contiki holidays are specifically designed and marketed for those in the 18 through 35 age group. Consequently the facilities and activities on a Contiki vacation are not appropriate to persons outside this age bracket. If you have a question regarding the age groups, you are welcome to discuss this with a member of the Contiki staff. 5.3 Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Contiki tours, but Contiki is not responsible for the failure of any of its contractors, sub contractors, or employees to provide such special needs or services, including wheelchair accessible facilities. If your disabilities require you to have accompaniment when traveling it is a condition of Contiki accepting your booking that you provide evidence satisfactory to Contiki (via your Travel Agent) that you will be accompanied by an able bodied person on the tour and provide full time such special needs or services you may require. Contiki will not be
responsible for the failure of such person to provide same nor for any costs and expenses incurred by you if Contiki removes you from the tour if, in the opinion of the Tour Manager or Guide, your safety or well being is compromised or that of the other passengers by your failure to arrange for proper supply of your special needs and services. 5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs to/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the vacation. 5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Tour Manager or Representative has to make a decision in your best interest or the best interests of their group. You agree to comply with the authority and decisions of the appointed Contiki Tour Manager or Representative and the laws of the country in which you are traveling. If you do not so comply or if, in the Contiki Tour Manager’s or Representative’s opinion, you are not compatible with the general enjoyment and well being of other members on the tour or the smooth operation of the vacation itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the tour. Furthermore you agree that your fellow travellers and any Contiki Representative has the right to travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety, well being or inappropriate behavior by you, whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremely seriously and may result in the immediate termination of your vacation. In either event, you will be responsible for your own repatriation and related costs and have no claims against us. 5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result of damage or excess cleaning fees related to your accommodation. You are advised to immediately report any pre-existing damage in your room to hotel/Contiki Village staff and/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as it is discovered. 5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or co-operating organizations shall be liable for any illness, injury or death or any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of the accident or incident. 5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas, permits and certificates required for your selected vacation as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. 5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers or Representatives may take photographs and films of you while you are on vacation and that these may be used in our Group brochures and/or advertising or publicity material without obtaining any further consent or payment in respect of such photographs and/or films. 5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the vacation, you should inform the Contiki Tour Manager or Representative during the course of the vacation and if the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s best endeavours to do so during the vacation, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the vacation but within 42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Any claims made after the 42 day period will not be considered by Contiki. If you choose to write to Contiki via the Internet, please provide your home address so that we are able to reply to you in writing. 5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereof shall be subject to English Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing. 5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect to the same purpose within the permitted limits of the law. The validity and enforceability of the other provisions shall not be affected. 5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to, attorney/client costs. 6. INSURANCE We strongly recommend that all clients take out vacation and medical insurance before they travel. Contiki offers a comprehensive package that can be tailor made to your vacation. A brief description of this coverage is shown on page 42. The complete limitations and exclusions are contained in the certificate of insurance sent to you with your final documents. Please ask your travel agent to ask Contiki when you make your booking. Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that you are going to be participating in. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. Contiki cannot be held responsible for your failure to take out appropriate insurance. 7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISM In the event of your withdrawal from a vacation after the commencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. No refunds will be made for any absence from the tour. 8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE VACATION PRICE Airfares to and from your vacation destination, airport taxes, airport transfers, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, special needs and services required by handicapped clients (see 5.3 under Vacation Details & Conditions), tips to tour managers, representatives, drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, optional excursions. 9. WEATHER CONDITIONS Under no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow or weather conditions, nor can any vacation be cancelled or amended by you at any time on the basis of snow or weather conditions.
GENERAL 1. CONTRACTING PARTIES 1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain the entire contract between you and Contiki. No representation, term, warranty or condition can be expressed or implied by reference to any other writing, advertisement or conversation. This contract may only be varied in writing by a duly authorized officer or director of Contiki. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operating company and not Contiki Holidays (Canada) Limited. At any time and at our complete discretion we may nominate to you in writing any other company or person to have the benefit of some or all of those provisions of this contract, which we may then specify, as if you had agreed the provisions concerned directly with that company or person in the first place as well as agreeing them with us. We may at our complete discretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arising under or by virtue of this or any other contract with you. 1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company. 1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers and other service providers are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers. Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such thirdparties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for handicapped clients (see also 5.3 under Vacation Details & Conditions). 1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted or recommended in this brochure by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure represent themselves either as contracting with any purchaser of a vacation from Contiki or as having any other legal relationship with any such purchaser. 1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to print, however Contiki cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. 2. DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT In order to process your tour booking, Contiki Holidays will need to use personal information for you and other passengers included in your booking. This personal information may include each passenger's name, address, phone number, email address, passport number, credit/debit card number and sensitive information such as health, medical, dietary, mobility, religious or other special requirements. This personal information may be passed on to other suppliers of your travel arrangements in addition to public authorities (such as customs and immigration), security and credit checking organizations, and otherwise as required by law. Similarly, we may also need to provide personal information to contractors who provide services to or for us (e.g., sending mail, processing payments, providing marketing assistance). This may involve sending personal information (including sensitive information) to other countries that may not afford the same level of protection of personal information. We may also use the personal information you provide us to review and improve the tours and services that we offer, and to contact you (by post, email and/or telephone) about other tours and services offered by Insight Vacations that you may be interested in. If you don't want to receive this information, or if you want a copy of the personal information we hold about you, write to us at Contiki Holidays, Attn: Marketing Department, 33 Kern Road, Toronto Ontario, Canada, M3B 1S9. Contiki Holidays may charge a fee for supplying you with this information as permitted by law. 3. VALIDITY The programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from October 2009 to March 2010. 4. OPERATING COMPANIES The programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki Travel (Europe) Ltd., Picquet House, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with the exception of the Great Britain tour described on page 30 which is operated by Contiki Travel (UK) Ltd.
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How To Book
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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 (see page 15).
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4. You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contiki through your travel agent not less than 45 days before the departure date, or at the time of booking if less than 45 days before departure.
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5. We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchers and detailed information about your holiday. Travel Agents can also book online at www.contiki.com.
3. Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send your
IMPORTANT By paying the C$200 deposit per person per tour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 43, which make up the contract between you and Contiki.
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.
travel agent confirmation of the details of the booking.
Bookings
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Special Interest Groups
If you’re looking for something completely different our Special Interest Groups Departments in Europe, America, Australia and New Zealand have been helping those with specific group travel requirements for years! School and University trips, choirs, wine tours, Grand Prix, ski tours - you name it we’ve done it!
From supplying competitive quotations to helping you plan the best itinerary right down to the last detail, our worldwide team of experts is able to arrange a custom designed holiday or incentive trip to suit your particular requirements. Call your travel agent or nearest Contiki Office – you’ll be surprised at how we can make it happen.
Group Bookings
If you’re planning to organise a group to Europe, America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, why not take a close look at the wide variety of tours detailed in any of our Contiki brochures. It is more than likely that one (or more!) of the itineraries will fit in perfectly
with your requirements. As long as everyone on your group is 18 – 35, any date can be reserved exclusively for your group at special, reduced rates – perhaps even a free trip for yourself!!
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Contiki is represented in Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thialand, United Kingdom, USA. Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Bermuda. © Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. 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.