Contiki Holidays Europe Winter eBrochure 2013-14 (CAD) by Contiki

Europe Autumn, Winter, Spring 2013 - 2014 Including Snowboarding, Skiing & Festivals

ONE LIFE ONE SHOT SO MAKE IT COUNT THE ORIGINAL

SINCE '62

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Autumn, Winter & Spring 2013/14 Meet Contiki Why choose us? All about us Taste Europe & Team Contiki Save with Contiki 365 days of change Join us online

SUPERIOR MULTI COUNTRY European Magic European Vista European Discovery Winter Wanderer European Encounter European Inspiration SUPERIOR IN-DEPTH REGIONAL England & Scotland Italian Espresso Simply Italy Mediterranean Highlights Spanish Spree Egypt & the Nile Berlin, Prague & Vienna Berlin & Prague Vienna & Budapest Berlin to Budapest London & Paris London & Paris + Paris London & Paris + Amsterdam London & Paris + Rome BUDGET MULTI COUNTRY European Trail Eastern Rocker Eastern Trail Western Rocker Trail to Rome Trail to London

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life e is about moments. don’t t wait for them, create them.

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No o one ne w wan ants ts tto o re regr gret gr et tthe he ccha hance not taken; to sit on the sidelines, exp per erie ienc ncin i g th in thee wo worl rld rl d through our friends’ status updates. We wa want nt to get out there & see it for ourselves!

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And so was born Contiki, the original adventure travel company for 18 to 35s. Sure, there was no Facebook back in 1962. But there was a world that needed explorin ploring, a beaten up old mini-van, & a grou group of mates with adventure in their ir bo bones.

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Since that ﬁrst trip, we’ve spent 50 years perfecting the art of living with no regrets. perfe And to tell you the truth, we’ve gotten pretty damn good at it. There’s so much to discover in Europe. You won’t want to miss

a thin ng, w whi h ch is whyy we ccov over er E Eur urop ope’ e’s ‘Best Of’, while still allowing you tons of free fr ee ttime & ﬂexible options ns to ﬁnd your ow wn ad a ve v ntures. And the be best part? t?? O Our u loc ur o al know-how and experience is like hav avin ing in g a Ba B ckstage Pass to Europe. Escape the touri rist stt ttra raps ra ps to eat with the locals. Skip the lines forr direct access to Europe’s most popular attractions. Ditch the hotels & spend the night at a French Château! And make it all that much sweeter by sharing it with your new travel mates. It’s all about making every moment count. And at Contiki, it’s what we do best.

new goodies SKI/SNOWBOARDING, CITY EXPLORER & CHRISTMAS / NYE TRIPS Days p. Ski / Board Austria 1 or 2 weeks London Explorer 3/5 Christmas in Paris or Amsterdam 4 New Year’s Eve trips 4 St. Patrick’s Day 4

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New Budget winter trips, for even more choice throughout Autumn, Winter & Spring.

easypace trips 2 & 3 night stays & later starts for a more relaxed way to see Europe. Look out for the easypace tabs (as above) on the tour pages.

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For full itineraries of our tours featured in this brochure & all things Contiki, pick up a copy of our Europe Summer brochure. Or visit contiki.com for even more.

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When you’re travelling Contiki it’s not just about a coach - you’ll see Europe from all angles. We mix it up with some fun ways to travel, like the locals do. Our coaches are more than just a way to get around - it’s a social event. There are always people to hang with, or check out the views, listen to music or curl up in your reclining seat & chill. We’re always stopping at great spots too, many of which you’d miss if you travelled any other way.

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Travel is all about freedom & discovery. See More. Do More. Live More. And go home utterly & completely regret-free. ME Time is the last ingredient to that perfect trip. We make sure you get all the time you need to see your Europe, your way. It means having the freedom to choose; relaxing at a cosy café, heading off by bike, exploring that interesting local market down the road or maybe getting a locally guided tour of Imperial Rome. Contiki’s Backstage Pass to Europe means our Team will help you get off the beaten path with the inside scoop on where to go & what to do.

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If you really want to make every moment count, our ME Time optionals give you the chance to take your trip to a whole new level with unforgettable experiences, unique to the places you visit. Some will get your blood pumping, like paragliding in the Tyrol, bobsledding in Innsbruck & learning to cook the Italian way. Others will let you soak up cultural Europe, like a night out at the Moulin Rouge, ﬂamenco dancing in Barcelona or a gondola ride through the canals in Venice. Our exclusive behind the scenes access around Europe means you’ll get great deals & your ME Time optionals are all organised by us.

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Note: ME Time optional activities are not included in the price of your tour. They are run by 3rd party operators & on occasions, for some of the activities, travellers may be required to sign a waiver to participate. Before you leave it’s important that you check your insurance includes your participation in adventure a activities & be aware that some of our optionals can be physically demanding & may involve some risk.

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pay early & save more Book & pay early for the best deal on your tour & airfares. we know how important your hard earned CASH is to you, so we have plenty of deals to help IT go further.

Don’t miss out as these discounts are subject to availability & may be withdrawn.

#1 Save up to C$290 2 or more

travelling again? If you’ve travelled with us before, we’d like to welcome you back with a 5% discount. Plus, we can hook you up with discounts with our sister companies as well. See p.22 for more.

Pay in full on or before 23rd July 2013 & save up to 7.5%.

Book 2 Contiki tours of 7 days or longer at the same time & get C$100 off the cost of the second tour.

#2 Save up to C$190

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

4 or more

– Everyone saves 5%

7 or more

– Everyone saves 7.5%

10 or more

– Everyone saves 10%

* Pay Early Savings of C$290 & C$190 based on 26 Day Winter Wanderer p.8. The facts: All these discounts apply to the land portion of your tour price only (this excludes taxes, included flight costs, Food Funds for our Autumn, Winter, & Spring Budget trips, extra accommodation & optional activities). Your tour price does not include the costs of international flights to / from Europe that start or end your tour). You can combine group discounts (‘Book with mates’), multi tour discounts (‘2 or more’) & early payment (‘Pay Early’) discounts on tours of 7 days or longer. Pay early savings do not apply to bookings made within 45 days of tour departure. Look for the “$” symbol on applicable tours.

or invite an 11th for free!

Exploring our precious planet is a privilege. A privilege that also comes with responsibility & at Contiki we put that responsibility at the core of everything we do. Our R:evolve programme supports our ocean conservation initiatives & in April 2012 Contiki’s sustainability ambassador Céline Cousteau connected with Contiki team & community members to make a movement of change. The focus is on encouraging everyone to make a difference to our planet every day & really make it count. As part of the initiative Contiki selected 10 R:evolve Leaders from

Pay in full on or before 5th September 2013 & save up to 5%.

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inside the company & our community of travellers. They spent 10 days in Mexico & experienced ﬁrst hand the beauty of our oceans & the need to preserve our reefs & its inhabitants through their work with the MAR Leadership Foundation, one of Contiki’s ocean sustainability projects. The end goal: to get every individual focused on their actions, & how they can count towards leaving the world a better place. Find out more & watch Céline’s documentary of the trip at: contiki.com/contikicares

Follow Céline on twitter @celinecousteau and at celinecousteau.com

JOIN US ONLINE every way to stay connected

Your journey starts well before you leave & lasts long after you return. So get the most out of your travel experience with our nifty online tools. Find out more at contiki.com

tools meetups Meet the rest of your travellers before you go in our private MeetUps. Access it on the go with our new app, ‘Shout’. contiki.com/meetups

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Check in for your tour before you go. It’ll save you time & paperwork on the ﬁrst day of your trip & makes sure we have your important details on ﬁle. contiki.com/checkin

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Download our App today - It’s Free. Shout brings together the photos, videos & updates of everyone travelling on the same tour to create one epic story of your trip together. Save every moment & create a real-time timeline of your travels to share with your friends back home. Find out more at www.contiki.com/shout

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Chat Meet other travellers before you go on your trip & chat on the go.

Travel tools View your trip itinerary, maps & more. Plus view nearby hotspots provided by Lonely Planet. Looking for a restaurant? Want to know how to say hello in Spanish? Shout has you covered.

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BALTIC SEA

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWHH Depart Canada

NETHERLANDS

1 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

LONDON 1

Dover

Czech Rep FRANCE

MUNICH 1 AUSTRIA SWITZ

Innsbruck

1 LUCERNE 1

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

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Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive London. Day 3: London to Amsterdam. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam by night M Evening canal boat cruise

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Day 4: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley. (B,D) Drive along the Rhine River M Wine tasting

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Day 5: Rhine Valley to Munich. (B) Learn how beer steins are crafted See the Lorelei Rock See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Itinerary & sightseeing

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Visit a traditional beer hall

Total Cost C$pp*

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Oct 19 Oct 26 Nov 2 Nov 23 Nov 30 Dec 7 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 30

Oct 27 Nov 3 Nov 10 Dec 1 Dec 8 Dec 15 Dec 22 Dec 29 Jan 5 Jan 7

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Depart Canada

Start London

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost C$pp*

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Jan 10 Jan 12 Jan 19 Feb 2 Feb 16 Mar 2 Mar 16 Mar 23 Mar 30

1595 1595 1595 1515 1515 1515 1515 1539 1539

2014 Dec 31 Jan 2 Jan 9 Jan 23 Feb 6 Feb 20 ✜ Mar 6 Mar 13 Mar 20

Prices above are land only & do not include airfares. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki sales agent or your travel agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote. Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$405 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share tour price. Tour starts 7:30am in London or 5:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Rhine Valley. ✜ This tour will be in Venice during the Carnival. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.22.

Visit a French perfumery

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Day 6: Munich to Venice. (B,D) See the Golden Roof, Royal Palace & Olympic Ski Jump in Innsbruck

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Calais

Day 11: End Paris or London. (B)

Day 7: Venice. (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See Venice’s canals & gondolas M Gondola ride along the canals Day 8: Venice to Lucerne. (B,D) See the Wooden Chapel Bridge Scenic Alpine drive

Day 9: Lucerne to Paris. (B,D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the ChampsÉlysées & Notre Dame Cathedral

SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$119. See p.6 for details.

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Winter 2013/14 Code: WWHT Depart Canada

ENGLAND

2 AMSTERDAM GERMANY

Dover

Calais

BELGIUM

ENGLISH CHANNEL

1 RHINE VALLEY

PRAGUE 2 CZECH REP

Dachau

2 PARIS

VIENNA

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2 AUSTRIA

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Pisa Monaco

2 FRENCH RIVIERA

2 VENICE Barberino (Designer outlet mall)

2 FLORENCE

ADRIATIC SEA

2 ROME Vatican City

Itinerary & sightseeing

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Start London

Finish Total Ams’dam Cost or London C$pp*

2013

NETHERLANDS

Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive London. Day 3: London to Paris. (D) Day 4: Paris. (B) Day 5: Paris to Lucerne. Contiki Feature Hotel (B,D) Day 6: Lucerne. Contiki Feature Hotel (B,D)

9 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 13 meals Experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-con coach with electrical outlets & WiFi Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings World Heritage sites visited

Depart Canada

Start London

superior

Finish Total Ams’dam Cost or London C$pp*

backstage pass Inclusions

NORTH SEA

What’s Included:

How much & when

Look for the (M) symbol for ME Time optionals

Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.

Visit contiki.com/vista

LONDON 1

• Locally guided walking tour of Munich’s famous landmarks • Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour • Check out Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower

rhine valley

Day 10: Paris. (B)

23 Days 11 countries From C$3019pp* C$132 per day

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How much & when

11 Days 8 countries From C$1515pp* C$138 per day

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Day 7: Lucerne to French Riviera. (B,D) Day 8: French Riviera. (B) Day 9: French Riviera to Florence. (B,D) Day 10: Florence. (B) Day 11: Florence to Rome. (B,D) Day 12: Rome. (B) Day 13: Rome to Venice. (B,D) Day 14: Venice. (B) Day 15: Venice to Munich. (B) Day 16: Munich to Vienna. Contiki Feature Hotel (B,D) Day 17: Vienna. Contiki Feature Hotel (B)

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Oct 17 Oct 19 Oct 24 Oct 26 Oct 31 Nov 2 Nov 14 Nov 16 Nov 21 Nov 23 Nov 28 Nov 30 Dec 5 Dec 7 Dec 12 ● Dec 14 Dec 14 ■ Dec 16 Dec 16 ▲ Dec 18 Dec 21 ◆ Dec 23

Nov 8 Nov 15 Nov 22 Dec 6 Dec 13 Dec 20 Dec 27 Jan 3 Jan 5 Jan 7 Jan 12

3215 3215 3109 3109 3109 3109 3109 3109 3199 3199 3199

Dec 28 ✱ Dec 30

Jan 19 3199

2014 Jan 4 Jan 16 Jan 23 Feb 13 ✜ Feb 20 Mar 6 Mar 13 Mar 20

Jan 26 Feb 7 Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 14 Mar 28 Apr 4 Apr 11

Jan 6 Jan 18 Jan 25 Feb 15 Feb 22 Mar 8 Mar 15 Mar 22

3199 3199 3019 3019 3019 3019 3079 3079

Prices above are land only & do not include airfares. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki sales agent or your travel agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote. Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$815 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share tour price. Tour starts 7:30am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Rhine Valley. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Vienna. ◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ✱ Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ✜ This tour will be in Venice during the Carnival. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.22.

• Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour & head to the top of the Eiffel Tower • Walking tour of Florence • Rome sightseeing tour • Enjoy delicious gelato in Rome – our treat • Italian pizza feast • Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice • Wine tasting in Rhine Valley - plus more

What’s Included: 21 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 31 meals Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-con coach with electrical outlets & WiFi Sightseeing/orientation tours

SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$239. See p.6 for details.

paris

Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings

Day 18: Vienna to Prague. (B,D)

Day 21: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam. (B,D)

Day 19: Prague. (B)

Day 22: Amsterdam. (B)

Day 20: Prague to Rhine Valley. (B,D)

Day 23: End Amsterdam or London. (B)

For all inclusions,

ME Time optionals

& full itinerary see contiki.com/ vista

World Heritage sites visited

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european discovery backstage pass Inclusions • Munich walking tour • Private boat in Venice • Rome sightseeing tour • Gelato in Rome – our treat • Walking tour of Florence • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour • Check out Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower

Look for the (M) symbol for ME Time optionals

How much & when

14 Days 9 countries From C$1945pp* C$139 per day

NORTH SEA

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWHW

NETHERLANDS

1 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND Dover

Calais

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See the Golden Roof & Royal Palace Day 7: Innsbruck to Venice. (B) Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles Private motorboat to the islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square M Gondola ride along the canals Day 8: Venice to Rome. (B,D) See the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona See St. Peter’s Basilica Day 9: Rome. (B) M Guided tour of Vatican Museums Day 10: Rome to Florence. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the

backstage pass Inclusions • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour & head to the top of the Eiffel Tower • Walking tour of Florence • Rome sightseeing tour • Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice • Visit Mauthausen memorial - plus more

What’s Included: 24 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 35 meals Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-con coach with electrical outlets & WiFi Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings

26 Days 12 countries From C$3659pp* C$141 per day

• •

NORTH SEA

LONDON 1

NETHERLANDS

GERMANY

2 PRAGUE

FRANCE

Mauthausen AUSTRIA

2 LUCERNE

CHATEAU DE FONTAGER 1

ITALY

2 VENICE Barberino (Designer outlet mall)

1 Pisa Monaco FLORENCE

2 FRENCH RIVIERA

Pyrenees Mountains SPAIN

rome

ADRIATIC SEA Vatican City

2 ROME

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city Featured Hotel night

Itinerary & sightseeing Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive London. Day 3: London to Paris. (D) Day 4: Paris. (B) Day 5: Paris to Lucerne. (B,D) Day 6: Lucerne. (B,D) Day 7: Lucerne to Château de Fontager. Contiki Feature Hotel (B,D)

amsterdam

Day 8: Château de Fontager to Barcelona. (B,D) Day 9: Barcelona. (B) Day 10: Barcelona to French Riviera. (B,D) Day 11: French Riviera. (B) Day 12: French Riviera to Florence. (B) Day 13: Florence to Rome. (B,D) Day 14: Rome. (B) Day 15: Rome to Venice. (B,D) Day 16: Venice. (B) Day 17: Venice to Vienna. (B) Day 18: Vienna. (B,D) Day 19: Vienna to Munich. (B)

2045 2045 2045 2045 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 2059 2059 2059 2059 2059 2059

Start London

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost C$pp*

2013 Dec 26 ◆ Dec 28 Dec 28 ✱ Dec 30

Jan 8 2059 Jan 10 2059

2014 Jan 1 Jan 3 Jan 5 Jan 10 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 2 Feb 9 Feb 16 ✜ Feb 23 ✜ Mar 2 Mar 9 Mar 16

Jan 14 Jan 16 Jan 18 Jan 23 Feb 1 Feb 8 Feb 15 Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 8 Mar 15 Mar 22 Mar 29

Jan 3 Jan 5 Jan 7 Jan 12 Jan 21 Jan 28 Feb 4 Feb 11 Feb 18 Feb 25 Mar 4 Mar 11 Mar 18

2059 2059 2059 2059 1945 1945 1945 1945 1945 1945 1945 1985 1985

SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$150. See p.6 for details.

Depart Canada

Start London

Finish Total Ams’dam Cost or London C$pp*

Depart Canada

Start London

Finish Total Ams’dam Cost or London C$pp*

VIENNA

MUNICH 1 SWITZ

Oct 26 Oct 28 Nov 2 Nov 9 Nov 16 Nov 30 Dec 5 Dec 12 Dec 14 Dec 19 Dec 21 Dec 25 Dec 27 Dec 29 Dec 31 Jan 2 Jan 4 Jan 6

Depart Canada

Prices above are land only & do not include airfares. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki sales agent or your travel agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote. Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$525 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share tour price. Tour starts 7:30am in London or 5:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Innsbruck. ✱ Spend New Year’s Eve in Rhine Valley. ✜ These tour will be in Venice during the Carnival.

CZECH REP

2 PARIS

Total Cost C$pp*

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWHL

Dresden BELGIUM

Finish Paris or London

How much & when

BERLIN 2

AMSTERDAM

Dover

Calais ENGLISH CHANNEL

2013 Oct 13 Oct 15 Oct 15 Oct 17 Oct 20 Oct 22 Oct 27 Oct 29 Nov 3 Nov 5 Nov 17 Nov 19 Nov 22 Nov 24 Nov 29 Dec 1 Dec 1 Dec 3 Dec 6 Dec 8 Dec 8 Dec 10 Dec 12 Dec 14 Dec 14 Dec 16 Dec 16 Dec 18 Dec 18 Dec 20 Dec 20 ● Dec 22 Dec 22 ■ Dec 24 Dec 24 ▲ Dec 26

•

MEDITERRANEAN 2 SEA BARCELONA

World Heritage sites visited

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•

ENGLAND

winter wanderer

Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demo M Nightclub entry & one drink Day 11: Florence to Lucerne. (B,D) See the Wooden Chapel Bridge & Lion Monument Day 12: Lucerne to Paris. (B,D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral Day 13: Paris. (B) Visit a French perfumery M Cabaret show & dinner Day 14: End Paris or London. (B)

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ADRIATIC SEA

2 ROME

Itinerary & sightseeing Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive London. Day 3: London to Amsterdam. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam by night M Evening canal boat cruise Day 4: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley. (B,D) Drive along the Rhine River Day 5: Rhine Valley to Munich. (B) See the Lorelei Rock See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall Day 6: Munich to Innsbruck. (B,D)

Start London

RHINE 1 VALLEY

2 PARIS

What’s Included: 12 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 17 meals Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-con coach with electrical outlets & WiFi Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings

Depart Canada

GERMANY

LONDON 1

Day 20: Munich to Prague. (B,D) Day 21: Prague. (B) Day 22: Prague to Berlin. (B,D) Day 23: Berlin. (B) Day 24: Berlin to Amsterdam. (B,D) Day 25: Amsterdam. (B) Day 26: End Amsterdam or London. (B)

2013 Oct 14 Oct 16 Oct 16 Oct 18 Oct 23 Oct 25 Oct 30 Nov 1 Nov 6 Nov 8 Nov 13 Nov 15 Nov 18 Nov 20 Nov 20 Nov 22 Nov 27 Nov 29 Dec 2 Dec 4 Dec 4 Dec 6 Dec 7 ● Dec 9 Dec 9 ■ Dec 11 Dec 11 ▲ Dec 13 Dec 14 ◆ Dec 16 Dec 16 ✱ Dec 18 Dec 18 ✝ Dec 20 Dec 20 ✚ Dec 22 Dec 22 ▼ Dec 24

Nov 8 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 Dec 1 Dec 8 Dec 13 Dec 15 Dec 22 Dec 27 Dec 29 Jan 1 Jan 3 Jan 5 Jan 8 Jan 10 Jan 12 Jan 14 Jan 16

3835 3835 3835 3765 3765 3765 3765 3765 3765 3765 3765 3765 3765 3765 3875 3875 3875 3875 3875

2013 Dec 24 ★ Dec 26 Dec 26 ◗ Dec 28 Dec 28 ✤ Dec 30

Jan 18 3875 Jan 20 3875 Jan 22 3875

2014 Dec 30 Jan 1 Jan 3 Jan 5 Jan 8 Jan 15 Jan 22 Jan 29 Feb 5 Feb 19 Feb 26 Mar 5 Mar 12 Mar 19

Jan 24 Jan 26 Jan 28 Jan 30 Feb 2 Feb 9 Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 2 Mar 16 Mar 23 Mar 30 Apr 6 Apr 13

Jan 1 Jan 3 Jan 5 Jan 7 Jan 10 Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 Feb 7 Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 7 Mar 14 Mar 21

3875 3875 3875 3875 3875 3875 3659 3659 3659 3659 3659 3659 3735 3735

Prices above are land only & do not include airfares. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki sales agent or your travel agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote. Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$975 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share tour price. Tour starts 7:30am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol airport or 6:30pm in London. ● 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 Florence. ▼ Spend New Year’s Eve in the French Riviera. ★ Spend New Year’s Eve in Barcelona. ◗ Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ✤ Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For travel insurance see p.22.

For all inclusions,

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SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$290. See p.6 for details.

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How much & when

european encounter 18 Days 11 countries From C$2429pp* C$135 per day

Depart Canada

NETHERLANDS

2 AMSTERDAM

LONDON 1

Dover

GERMANY

1 RHINE

Calais

BELGIUM

VALLEY

ENGLISH CHANNEL

2 PARIS AUSTRIA SWITZ

FRANCE

Liechtenstein

1 INNSBRUCK

LUCERNE 2 CHATEAU DE FONTAGER 1

1 1

lucerne

•• • ••

Pisa Monaco

Barberino (Designer outlet mall)

FLORENCE ADRIATIC SEA

FRENCH RIVIERA

2 ROME Vatican City

Day 12: Rome to Florence. (B) See the Duomo, the Baptistry, Piazza della Signoria, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Basilica Santa Croce Florentine leather craft demo M Tuscan hills feast

Day 7: Lucerne. (B) Day 8: Lucerne to Innsbruck. (B,D) Visit Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein See the Golden Roof, Royal Palace & Olympic Ski Jump in Innsbruck Day 9: Innsbruck to Venice. (B) Scenic drive past vineyards & castles Private motorboat to the islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square M Gondola ride along the canals Day 10: Venice to Rome. (B,D) See the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona See St. Peter’s Basilica Day 11: Rome. (B) M Guided tour of Vatican Museums

• •

•• •• •

Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 Dec 8 Dec 15 Dec 22 Dec 26 Dec 28 Dec 30 Jan 3 Jan 5 Jan 7

2545 2545 2545 2499 2499 2499 2499 2499 2499 2499 2575 2575 2575 2575

Depart Canada

Start London

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost C$pp*

2013 Dec 25 ◆ Dec 27 Dec 29 ✱ Dec 31

Jan 11 2575 Jan 15 2575

2014 Jan 2 Jan 9 Jan 23 Jan 30 Feb 13 Feb 20 ✜ Feb 27 Mar 13 Mar 20

Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 9 Feb 16 Mar 2 Mar 9 Mar 16 Mar 30 Apr 6

Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 25 Feb 1 Feb 15 Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Mar 22

2575 2575 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2475 2475

Prices above are land only & do not include airfares. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki sales agent or your travel agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote. Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$655 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share tour price. Tour starts 7:30am in London or 5:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve at Château de Fontager. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in the French Riviera. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ✱ Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ✜ This tour will be in Venice during the Carnival. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.22.

SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$190. See p.6 for details.

Day 14: French Riviera. (B,D) Day 15: French Riviera to Château de Fontager. Contiki Feature Hotel (B,D) Visit a French perfumery Visit Avignon & see the Papal Palace

••

Day 16: Château de Fontager to Paris. (B,D) See Chablis & Burgundy vineyards See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre,

• •

Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral Day 17: Paris. (B) M Cabaret show & dinner Day 18: End Paris or London. (B)

2 BERLIN

AMSTERDAM

Dover

Calais

Dresden BELGIUM

2 PRAGUE

GERMANY

CZECH REP

PARIS 2

Dachau

MUNICH 2

AUSTRIA Tyrol

SWITZ

2 LUCERNE FRANCE

2 VENICE Barberino (Designer outlet mall)

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

Pisa

2 FLORENCE

Chianti Region

ITALY ADRIATIC SEA

2 ROME Vatican City

Itinerary & sightseeing

For all inclusions,

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost C$pp*

2013

Depart Canada

Start London

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost C$pp*

2013

Oct 14 Oct 16 Oct 19 Oct 21 Oct 26 Oct 28 Nov 2 Nov 4 Nov 16 Nov 18 Nov 23 Nov 25 Nov 30 Dec 2 Dec 7 Dec 9 Dec 12 ● Dec 14 Dec 14 ■ Dec 16 Dec 16 ▲ Dec 18 Dec 19 ◆ Dec 21 Dec 21 ✱ Dec 23 Dec 24 ✝ Dec 26 Dec 26 ✚ Dec 28

Nov 3 Nov 8 Nov 15 Nov 22 Dec 6 Dec 13 Dec 20 Dec 27 Jan 1 Jan 3 Jan 5 Jan 8 Jan 10 Jan 13 Jan 15

2945 2945 2945 2895 2895 2895 2895 2895 2895 2975 2975 2975 2975 2975 2975

Dec

28 ▼ Dec

2014 Dec 31 Jan 2 Jan 5 Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 25 Feb 8 Feb 15 ✜ Mar 1 Mar 8 Mar 15 Mar 22

Jan 2 Jan 4 Jan 7 Jan 13 Jan 20 Jan 27 Feb 10 Feb 17 Mar 3 Mar 10 Mar 17 Mar 24

Jan 17 2975 Jan 20 Jan 22 Jan 25 Jan 31 Feb 7 Feb 14 Feb 28 Mar 7 Mar 21 Mar 28 Apr 4 Apr 11

2975 2975 2975 2975 2815 2815 2815 2815 2815 2815 2865 2865

Prices above are land only & do not include airfares. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki sales agent or your travel agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote. Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$745 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share tour price. Tour starts 7:30am in London or 5:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. ◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ✱ Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. ✝ Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. ✚ Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ▼ Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ✜ This tour will be in Venice during the Carnival. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.22.

ME Time optionals

& full itinerary see contiki.com/ inspiration

Start London

Day 13: Venice to Rome. (B,D) Day 14: Rome. (B) Day 15: Rome to Florence. (B,D) Day 16: Florence. (B) Day 17: Florence to Lucerne. (B,D) Day 18: Lucerne. (B) Day 19: Lucerne to Paris. (B,D) Day 20: Paris. (B) Day 21: End Paris or London. (B)

• Wine tasting in Rhine Valley • Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice • Italian fashion experience • Rome sightseeing tour • Italian pizza feast • Walking tour of Florence • ‘Paris by Night’ tour & head to the top of the Eiffel Tower - plus more

Look for the (M) symbol for ME Time optionals

What’s Included: 16 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 23 meals Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-con coach with electrical outlets & WiFi Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings

World Heritage sites visited

SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$220. See p.6 for details.

backstage pass Inclusions • Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice • Rome sightseeing tour • Italian fashion experience • Guided tour of a 16th century Tuscan castle while enjoying Chianti & antipasto • Walking tour of Florence • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour • Check out Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower - plus more

easypace

ENGLAND

LONDON 1

Inclusions

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWAP Depart Canada

NETHERLANDS

21 Days 10 countries From C$2815pp* C$135 per day

backstage pass

superior

How much & when

european inspiration

08-09 Disc_Wand_Enc_Insp_CAD.indd 3

Oct 16 Oct 18 Oct 17 Oct 19 Oct 24 Oct 26 Oct 31 Nov 2 Nov 7 Nov 9 Nov 21 Nov 23 Nov 28 Nov 30 Dec 5 Dec 7 Dec 9 Dec 11 Dec 11 Dec 13 Dec 13 Dec 15 Dec 17 ● Dec 19 Dec 19 ■ Dec 21 Dec 21 ▲ Dec 23

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Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive London. Day 3: London to Amsterdam. (D) Day 4: Amsterdam. (B) Day 5: Amsterdam to Berlin. (B,D) Day 6: Berlin. (B) Day 7: Berlin to Prague. (B,D) Day 8: Prague. (B) Day 9: Prague to Munich. (B) Day 10: Munich. (B,D) Day 11: Munich to Venice. (B,D) Day 12: Venice. (B)

Total Cost C$pp*

Day 13: Florence to French Riviera. (B) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa See the Royal Palace, Monaco Visit a Monte Carlo casino

• •

munich

Finish Paris or London

1 VENICE

ITALY

Places visited Avignon Nightstops Optional end city Featured Hotel night

Itinerary & sightseeing Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive London. Day 3: London to Amsterdam. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam by night Day 4: Amsterdam. (B) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house M Evening canal boat cruise Day 5: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley. (B,D) Day 6: Rhine Valley to Lucerne. (B,D) See the Lorelei Rock See the Wooden Chapel Bridge M Cable car up Mt. Pilatus (weather dependent)

Start London

2013

NORTH SEA

ENGLAND

superior

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWHZ

What’s Included: 19 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 27 meals Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-con coach with electrical outlets & WiFi Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings

World Heritage sites visited

paris

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For full itineraries & info on these tours, see our Europe Summer brochure. Or visit contiki.com for more.

england & scotland

Loch Ness

1 SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

Loch Lomond

backstage pass Inclusions • Follow in the footsteps of The Beatles on our locally guided Magical Mystery Tour • Spot ‘Nessie’ on a boat cruise of stunning Loch Ness

10 Days 2 countries From C$1415pp* C$142 per day

SCOTLAND

How much & when

St. Andrews

2 EDINBURGH

GLASGOW 1

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWBR Depart Canada

Gretna Green

1 Lake district

Oct Dec Dec Dec Dec

ENGLAND

LIVERPOOL 1

Wales

LONDON 1

Look for the (M) symbol for ME Time optionals

the highlands

Places visited Nightstops

8 nights twin-share hotel accommodation 11 meals Experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-con coach with electrical outlets & WiFi Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

World Heritage sites visited

Itinerary & sightseeing Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive London. Day 3: London to Liverpool. (D) Beatles tour in Liverpool Day 4: Liverpool to York. (B,D) Guided walking tour of York See York Minster & Clifford’s Tower M Evening ‘Ghost Walk’ Day 5: York to Edinburgh. (B) Entrance to Gretna Green Museum Driving city tour to see Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace & the Royal Mile M Dinner with haggis & bagpipes Day 6: Edinburgh. (B,D)

• •• • •

Total Cost C$pp*

17 5 12 19 26 ●

Oct Dec Dec Dec Dec

Oct Dec Dec Dec Jan

1485 1455 1455 1495 1495

Start London

Finish London

26 14 21 28 4

Jan 2 Jan 30 Mar 6

Jan 4 Feb 1 Mar 8

Jan 11 1495 Feb 8 1415 Mar 15 1415

Day 7: Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands. (B,D) Day 8: Scottish Highlands to Glasgow. (B) See the spectacular Eilean Donan Castle Visit seaside town Portree See Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis See Stirling Castle & the William Wallace Monument See George Square & the Glasgow City Chambers

• •• • •

SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$110. See p.6 for details.

London day trips Love England? Grab a great value day trip to Stonehenge, beautiful Bath or the home of the Queen, Windsor Castle before or after your tour.

Day 9: Glasgow to Lake District. (B) Visit Bowness & see Lake Windermere

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Day 10: Lake District to London. (B)

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How much & when

ITALIAN ESPRESSO

Depart Canada

backstage pass Inclusions • Rome sightseeing tour • Walking tour of Florence • Tour a Tuscan castle with local Chianti & antipasto • Guided tour of Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica & Vatican • Private boat in Venice - plus more

Look for the (M) symbol for ME Time optionals

What’s Included:

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWHI

7 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 10 meals Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

World Heritage sites visited

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9 Days 2 countries From C$1235pp* C$138 per day

VENICE 2

Verona

Barberino (Designer outlet mall) Pisa

3 FLORENCE

Chianti Region

Apennine Mountains

San Gimignano ITALY

rome

Itinerary & sightseeing Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive Rome. (D) See Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza’s Venezia & Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum

•

Day 3: Rome. (B) See St. Peter’s Basilica M Guided tour of the Colosseum & Roman Forum

•

Total Cost C$pp*

2014 19 7 14 21 28

Start Rome

Finish Venice or Rome

Total Cost C$pp*

Oct 19 Nov 9 Nov 23 Dec 14 Dec 22 Dec 28

Oct 26 Nov 16 Nov 30 Dec 21 Dec 29 Jan 4

1295 1275 1275 1275 1309 1309

2013

easypace

Depart Canada

ENGLISH CHANNEL

What’s Included:

Finish London

2013

1 YORK

IRISH SEA

Plus Regional Dinner • Traditional English roast dinner in a local pub

Start London

NORTH SEA

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

2 ROME Vatican City

Day 4: Rome to Florence. (B,D) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria

•

Oct 18 Nov 8 Nov 22 Dec 13 Dec 21 Dec 27 ●

Depart Canada

Start Rome

Finish Venice or Rome

Total Cost C$pp*

Jan 4 Jan 18 Feb 22 Mar 8 Mar 22

Jan 11 Jan 25 Mar 1 Mar 15 Mar 29

1309 1309 1235 1235 1259

2014 Jan 3 Jan 17 Feb 21 ✜ Mar 7 Mar 21

Prices above are land only & do not include airfares. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki sales agent or your travel agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote. Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$465 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share tour price. Tour starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Venice or approx 6:00pm in Rome. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. ✜ This tour will be in Venice during the Carnival. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.22.

SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$95. See p.6 for details.

Day 5: Florence. (B) Florentine leather craft demo M Delicious Tuscan feast with Chianti wine

•

Day 6: Florence. (B) Day 7: Florence to Venice. (B,D) Day 8: Venice. (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See Venice’s iconic canals & gondolas M Gondola ride

• •

Day 9: Depart Venice/ Rome. (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.

venice

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How much & when

SIMPLY ITALY

MILAN 1

Cinque Terre

13 Days 2 countries From C$1729pp* C$133 per day

Lake Garda Verona

LA SPEZIA 1 Pisa

superior

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWSY 2 VENICE

Depart Canada

Start Rome

Finish Rome

Total Cost C$pp*

Oct 21 Oct 28 Nov 4 Nov 18 Dec 2 Dec 16 Dec 21 Dec 27

Nov 1 Nov 8 Nov 15 Nov 29 Dec 13 Dec 27 Jan 1 Jan 7

1815 1815 1785 1785 1785 1835 1835 1835

Depart Canada

Start Rome

Finish Rome

Total Cost C$pp*

Barberino (Designer outlet mall)

2013

2 FLORENCE Chianti Region

ADRIATIC SEA

ITALY

3 ROME Vatican City

Oct 20 Oct 27 Nov 3 Nov 17 Dec 1 Dec 15 Dec 20 ● Dec 26 ■

2013 Dec 29 ▲ Dec 30

Jan 10 1835

2014 Jan 12 Feb 2 Mar 2 Mar 16

Jan 24 Feb 14 Mar 14 Mar 28

Jan 13 Feb 3 Mar 3 Mar 17

1835 1729 1729 1765

Mt. Vesuvius Pompeii

SORRENTO 2 Isle of Capri

Prices above are land only & do not include airfares. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki sales agent or your travel agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote. Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$635 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share tour price. Tour starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Sorrento. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.22.

venice 1

Itinerary & sightseeing Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive Rome. (D) Day 3: Rome to Sorrento. (B) See Mt. Vesuvius Coastal drive to Sorrento

••

Day 4: Capri Excursion. (B,D) Day 5: Sorrento to Florence. (B,D) Wine tasting in Chianti region

• •

Day 6: Florence. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demo M Tuscan hills feast

•

Day 7: Florence to Venice. (B)

•• • • •

Places visited Nightstops

Day 11: La Spezia to Rome. (B) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa See Piazza Venezia, the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum

Italian fashion experience See Juliet’s Balcony & the Roman Arena in Verona

• •

Day 8: Venice. (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See Venice’s iconic canals & gondolas M Guided walking tour

SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$135. See p.6 for details.

Modern, air-conditioned coach Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

SE OO YO

E C TI O N

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWMD Depart Canada

Start Madrid

Finish Rome

Total Cost C$pp*

Nov 2 Nov 30

Nov 14 1875 Dec 12 1875

Start Madrid

Finish Rome

Total Cost C$pp*

Jan 8 Mar 1

Jan 20 1935 Mar 13 1819

FRANCE

AVIGNON 1

Depart Canada

ITALY Cinque Terre

Aix-enProvence

Monaco

2 FRENCH RIVIERA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

2 BARCELONA

SPAIN

PISA/ITALIAN RIVIERA 1 2 FLORENCE San Gimignano

2 ROME

Jan 7 Feb 28

• •• •

See the Cours Mirabeau in Aix-enProvence Scenic drive along the Côte d’Azur Visit Monaco, see the Royal Palace Visit a Monte Carlo casino M Dinner near the Royal Palace of Monaco Day 8: French Riviera. (B,D) Day 9: French Riviera to Pisa. (B) Visit the towns of Monterosso, Portovenere & La Spezia Day 10: Pisa to Florence. (B) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Day 11: Florence. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Baptistry

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Start Rome

Finish Madrid

Total Cost C$pp*

2013

Depart Canada

Start Rome

Finish Madrid

Total Cost C$pp*

Feb 17

Mar 1

1819

2014

Oct 20 Oct 21 Nov 17 Nov 18 Dec 26 ● Dec 27

Nov 2 1915 Nov 30 1875 Jan 8 1935

Feb 16

Vatican City

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

Prices above are land only & do not include airfares. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki sales agent or your travel agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote. Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). WWMD - Single room supplement of C$689. Tour starts 4:00pm in Madrid & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. WWDM - Single room supplement of C$689. Tour starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Madrid. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share tour prices. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in the Italian Riviera. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.22.

Itinerary & sightseeing

• • •

backstage pass

2014

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWDM

Pyrenees Mountains

•

Depart Canada

Inclusions Nov 1 Nov 29

Zaragoza

• • •

superior

How much & when

2013

Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive Madrid. (D) Day 3: Madrid. (B) Day 4: Madrid to Barcelona. (B,D) See Zaragoza’s cathedral Day 5: Barcelona. (B) See Gaudi’s Sagrada Família & ‘92 Olympic Games complex Walk through the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district M Flamenco dance show Day 6: Barcelona to Avignon. (B) See the Papal Palace Day 7: Avignon to French Riviera. (B)

World Heritage sites visited

rome

MED. HIGHLIGHTS

barcelona

What’s Included:

Tour Manager & Driver team

Please note: Days 2 & 13 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

Visit contiki.com/med-highlights

2 MADRID

Look for the (M) symbol for ME Time optionals

Day 13: Depart Rome. (B)

Day 10: Milan to La Spezia. (B) Visit Monterosso & Portovenere along the Cinque Terre Train ride along the scenic coast

14 Days 5 countries From C$1819pp* C$130 per day

• Rome sightseeing tour • Italian fashion experience • Walking tour of Florence • Tour a 16th century Tuscan castle with Chianti & antipasto • Guided tour of Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica & Vatican • Day trip to the Isle of Capri • Enjoy a glass of Prosecco overlooking the Bay of Naples • Learn to make pizza - plus more

15 meals

•

• • •

Inclusions

11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

Day 12: Rome. (B) See St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City M Guided tour of the Colosseum & Roman Forum

Day 9: Venice to Milan via Lake Garda. (B,D) Visit Sirmione on Lake Garda

backstage pass

•

& Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demo

M Nightclub entry & one drink Day 12: Florence to Rome. (B,D)

Day 13: Rome. (B) See Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza’s Venezia & Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum See St. Peter’s Basilica M Locally guided tour of the Colosseum & Roman Forum

• •

SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$145. See p.6 for details.

• Rome sightseeing tour • Walking tour of Florence • Guided tour of Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica & Vatican • Guided tour of the Palace of the Spanish Royal Family Plus Regional Dinners • Enjoy local tapas in a famous Barcelona restaurant • Dine at a French bistro • Learn to make pizza

Look for the (M) symbol for ME Time optionals

What’s Included: 12 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 16 meals Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

Day 14: Depart Rome. (B) Please note: Days 2 & 14 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.

World Heritage sites visited

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Visit contiki.com/spain

For full itineraries & info on these tours, see our Europe Summer brochure. Or visit contiki.com for more.

SPANISH SPREE backstage pass Inclusions • Explore the Palace of the Spanish Royal Family on our locally guided tour • Locally guided tour of Granada’s Alhambra Palace • Learn about the history of Spanish culture & architecture at the Mosque of Caliphs in Cordoba • Enjoy regional dinners across Spain - plus more

How much & when

15 Days 2 countries From C$1725pp* C$115 per day

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWEH BILBAO 1

BARCELONA

Toledo

1 VALENCIA

CORDOBA 1 COSTA BLANCA

SEVILLE 2

2 GRANADA

Places visited Nightstops

Itinerary & sightseeing

• •

Day 5: Bilbao to Pamplona. (B) Day 6: Pamplona to Barcelona. (B,D) See Gaudi’s Sagrada Família & the ‘92 Olympic Games complex Walk through the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district

• •

Oct 21 Nov 25 Dec 16 Dec 27

Nov 3 Dec 8 Dec 29 Jan 9

1815 1775 1829 1829

Day 3: Madrid. (B) Tour the Royal Palace with a local guide (may be substituted with a tour of the Prado)

•

Day 4: Madrid to Bilbao. (B)

Day 11: Granada to Seville. (B,D)

Start Madrid

Finish Madrid

Jan 5 Feb 16 Mar 23

Jan 6 Feb 17 Mar 24

Jan 19 1829 Mar 2 1725 Apr 6 1759

Scenic drive past Marbella & Malaga Visit the Rock of Gibraltar

SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$135. See p.6 for details.

•

Day 15: Depart Madrid. (B) Please note: Days 2 & 15 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

seville

Visit contiki.com/egypt

How much & when

EGYPT & THE NILE

Depart Canada

Winter 2013/14 Code: WTEG Start Cairo

Finish Cairo

Total Cost C$pp*

Oct 19 Oct 26 Nov 9 Nov 23 Dec 7 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28

Oct 26 Nov 2 Nov 16 Nov 30 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Jan 4

1289 1289 1275 1275 1275 1275 1315 1315

2013

• Tours of the Egyptian Museum & Pyramids of Giza • Tour the Valley of the Kings • Drift down the Nile on a felucca sailing boat • Three-night Nile cruise (see info box for more)

Look for the (M) symbol for ME Time optionals

EGYPT

7 nights twin-share accommodation 15 meals Egyptian Tour Manager Coach transfers, plus airport to hotel transfer upon arrival Sightseeing/orientation tours Local taxes & service charges

World Heritage sites visited

12-13 Spain_Egypt_Berlin_CAD.indd 2

THE NILE

HURGHADA

Esna

RED SEA

1 EDFU Kom Ombo

giza

Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive Cairo. Day 3: Cairo to Aswan. (B,D) Visit the Egyptian Museum M Pyramids light & sound show Day 4: Nile Cruise - Aswan. (B,L,D)

•

nile cruise Cruise on a superb ship with luxury cabins, private showers, WC, TV & air-conditioning. Cruise Amenities: Swimming pool, sun deck, restaurant, lounge, bars, gift shop & disco.

Depart Canada

Start Cairo

Finish Cairo

Total Cost C$pp*

Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 18 Feb 1 Feb 15 Mar 1 Mar 15

Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 25 Feb 8 Feb 22 Mar 8 Mar 22

1315 1315 1315 1235 1235 1235 1265

2014 Jan 3 Jan 10 Jan 17 Jan 31 Feb 14 Feb 28 Mar 14

1 1 LUXOR

Places visited Nightstops

Itinerary & sightseeing What’s Included:

Oct 18 Oct 25 Nov 8 Nov 22 Dec 6 Dec 13 Dec 20 Dec 27 ●

2 CAIRO

Giza Sakkara

Inclusions

9 Days 1 countrY From C$1235pp* C$138 per day

EZ SU OF LF GU

backstage pass

Total Cost C$pp*

2014

•

Day 9: Valencia to Granada. (B,D) Day 10: Granada. (B) M Guided tour of the Moorish Quarter of Albaicin, Capilla Real & La Cartuja plus a visit to La Cartuja Monastery

Depart Canada

Day 14: Cordoba to Madrid. (B) See the Alcazar fortress & Gothic cathedral in Toledo M Castillian dinner & local wines

Day 8: Barcelona to Valencia. (B) Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive Madrid. (D)

Oct 20 Nov 24 Dec 15 Dec 26 ●

Day 13: Seville to Cordoba. (B) See the Cathedral, Alcazar & Plaza de Espana in Seville

M Flamenco show & dinner

Sightseeing/orientation tours

Total Cost C$pp*

2013

Day 12: Seville. (B)

Day 7: Barcelona. (B)

Modern, air-conditioned coach

Finish Madrid

COSTA DEL SOL

barcelona

Tour Manager & Driver team

World Heritage sites visited

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

SPAIN

17 meals

MADRID 3

13 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

Zaragoza

Portugal Segovia

What’s Included:

Start Madrid

1 PAMPLONA

Gibraltar

Look for the (M) symbol for ME Time optionals

Depart Canada

San Sebastian

Day 5: Nile Cruise - Aswan to Edfu. (B,L,D) M View Kom Ombo, the Temple of Two Gods M Visit Abu Simbel’s Temple of Ramses II Day 6: Nile Cruise - Edfu to Luxor. (B,L,D) Day 7: Luxor to Hurghada. (B) See the Colossos of Memnon M Visit the Temple of Karnak Day 8: Hurghada to Cairo. (B,D) Day 9: Depart Cairo. (B)

1 ASWAN LAKE NASSAR

SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$95. See p.6 for details.

•

Please note: Days 2 & 9 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

the nile

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12 | 13

Visit contiki.com/berlin-vienna

How much & when

superior

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWBV Depart Canada

+ vienna

Finish Vienna

Total Cost C$pp*

Depart Canada

Start Berlin

Finish Vienna

Total Cost C$pp*

What’s Included:

BERLIN 3

2013 Poland

GERMANY Dresden

10 Days, 3 countries From C$1295pp* C$130 per day

Start Berlin

3 PRAGUE Kutna Hora CZECH REP

Oct 18 Nov 1 Nov 8 Nov 29 Dec 13 Dec 21 Dec 26 ●

2013 Oct 19 Nov 2 Nov 9 Nov 30 Dec 14 Dec 22 Dec 27

Oct 27 Nov 10 Nov 17 Dec 8 Dec 22 Dec 30 Jan 4

1355 1335 1335 1335 1335 1375 1375

VIENNA 2

Dec

29 ■

2014 Jan 3 Jan 17 Feb 14 Mar 8 Mar 22

Dec 30

Jan 7

1375

Jan 4 Jan 18 Feb 15 Mar 9 Mar 23

Jan 12 Jan 26 Feb 23 Mar 17 Mar 31

1375 1375 1295 1295 1325

AUSTRIA

vienna 1

Itinerary & sightseeing

Places visited Nightstops

Hungary

Prices above are land only & do not include airfares. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki sales agent or your travel agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote. Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$335 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share tour price. Tour starts 5:00pm in Berlin & ends approx. 8:00am in Vienna. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.22.

Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive Berlin. (D)

See contiki.com for full itinerary, inclusions & ME Time optionals

Days 3-9: Berlin to Vienna. See Berlin to Budapest on p.14.

exte n sio n

Day 10: Depart Vienna. (B)

This tour can be extended from Vienna to Budapest. See p.14 for details.

Please note: You can start & finish the tour (days 2 & 10) without needing extra nights accommodation.

8 nights twin or tripleshare hotel accommodation 11 meals Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets & WiFi See below for other inclusions

SAVE Pay early & save up to C$100. See p.6 for details.

World Heritage sites visited

How much & when

What’s Included:

berlin & prague

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWBP

6 nights twin or tripleshare hotel accommodation

Start Berlin

Finish Prague

Total Cost C$pp*

2013

8 Days, 2 countries From C$1035pp* C$130 per day

BERLIN 3 Poland

GERMANY Dresden

Oct 18 Nov 1 Nov 8 Nov 29 Dec 13 Dec 21 Dec 26 ●

Depart Canada

Start Berlin

Finish Prague

Total Cost C$pp*

2013 Oct 19 Nov 2 Nov 9 Nov 30 Dec 14 Dec 22 Dec 27

Oct 25 Nov 8 Nov 15 Dec 6 Dec 20 Dec 28 Jan 2

1079 1065 1065 1065 1065 1095 1095

Dec 29 ■ Dec 30

Jan 5

1095

2014 Jan 3 Jan 17 Feb 14 Mar 8 Mar 22

Jan 10 Jan 24 Feb 21 Mar 15 Mar 29

1095 1095 1035 1035 1055

Jan 4 Jan 18 Feb 15 Mar 9 Mar 23

3 PRAGUE CZECH REP

prague 1

Itinerary & sightseeing Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive Berlin. (D) Days 3-7: Berlin to Prague. See Berlin to Budapest on p.14. Day 8: Depart Prague. (B) Please note: You can start & finish the tour (days 2 & 8) without needing extra nights accommodation.

See contiki.com for full itinerary, inclusions & ME Time optionals

Places visited Nightstops

prague

exte n sio n This tour can be extended from Prague to Budapest. See p.14 for details.

Prices above are land only & do not include airfares. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki sales agent or your travel agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote. Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$269 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share tour price. Tour starts 5:00pm in Berlin & ends approx. 8:00am in Prague. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.22.

8 meals Experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets & WiFi Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

SAVE Pay early & save up to C$80. See p.6 for details.

World Heritage sites visited

How much & when

What’s Included:

vienna & budapest

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWVB

4 nights twin or tripleshare hotel accommodation

Depart Canada

6 meals

Finish Total Budapest Cost C$pp*

2013

6 Days, 3 countries From C$805pp* C$135 per day

SLOVAKIA

VIENNA 2 Bratislava

HUNGARY

budapest 1

Itinerary & sightseeing

Please note: You can start & finish the tour (days 2 & 6) without needing extra nights accommodation.

12-13 Spain_Egypt_Berlin_CAD.indd 3

See contiki.com for full itinerary, inclusions & ME Time optionals

mo r e tim e? Why not visit Berlin & Prague while you’re in this part of the world? See p.14 for details.

Start Vienna

Finish Total Budapest Cost C$pp*

2014 Oct 25 Nov 8 Nov 15 Dec 6 Dec 20 Dec 28

Oct 29 Nov 12 Nov 19 Dec 10 Dec 24 Jan 1

835 825 825 825 855 855

Jan 1 Jan 4 Jan 9 Jan 23 Feb 20 Mar 14 Mar 28

Jan 2 Jan 5 Jan 10 Jan 24 Feb 21 Mar 15 Mar 29

Jan 6 Jan 9 Jan 14 Jan 28 Feb 25 Mar 19 Apr 2

855 855 855 805 805 825 825

2 BUDAPEST

AUSTRIA

Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive Vienna. (D) Days 3-5: Vienna to Budapest. See Berlin to Budapest on p.14. Day 6: Depart Budapest. (B)

Oct 24 Nov 7 Nov 14 Dec 5 Dec 19 Dec 27 ●

Depart Canada

Places visited Nightstops

Experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team

easypace

Visit contiki.com/vienna-budapest

Start Vienna

easypace

Visit contiki.com/berlin-prague

Depart Canada

easypace

berlin & prague

Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets & WiFi Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

World Heritage sites visited

Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent. vienna

07/06/2013 15:21

more autumn winter & Spring

Visit contiki.com/berlin-budapest

For full itineraries & info on these tours, see our Europe Summer brochure. Or visit contiki.com for more.

easypace

BERLIN TO BUDAPEST

How much & when

12 Days 5 countries From C$1469pp* C$123 per day

backstage pass Inclusions • See Prague’s Charles Bridge, St. Vitus’ Cathedral & much more on our walking tour

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWIT Depart Canada

BERLIN 3 GERMANY

Kutna Hora CZECH REP SLOVAKIA

VIENNA 2 AUSTRIA

Bratislava

2 BUDAPEST

14 meals Experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team

berlin

Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive Berlin. (D) Days 3-4: Berlin. (B)(B) Visit Sachsenhausen concentration camp memorial

•

Modern, air-con coach with electrical outlets & WiFi Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

Places visited Nightstops

• • • •

Day 8: Prague to Vienna. (B,D) See the Habsburg Palaces, St. Stephen’s Cathedral & the State Opera House Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road in Vienna

See Alexanderplatz, Russian War memorial, Tiergarten, Bradenburg Gate & Reichstag Take in the commemorative artwork & the Berlin Wall See the site of Checkpoint Charlie M Historical walking tour

• •

M Mozart & Strauss classical

Days 6-7: Prague. (B)(B) See Hradčany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Visit the Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock M World War II bunker tour

• •

easypace

Look for the (M) symbol for ME Time optionals

Day 10: Vienna to Budapest. (B) Visit Bratislava’s historic old town See St. Martin’s Cathedral, & Michael’s Gate with its Baroque tower Day 11: Budapest. (B,D)

14-15 Berlin_London Paris_CAD.indd 2

Dec 29 ▲ Dec 30

Jan 9

1559

2014 Jan 3 Jan 17 Feb 14 Mar 8 Mar 22

Jan 14 Jan 28 Feb 25 Mar 19 Apr 2

1559 1559 1469 1469 1505

Jan 4 Jan 18 Feb 15 Mar 9 Mar 23

SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$115. See p.6 for details.

•

Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace, Church of St. Matthias, Chain Bridge & Fisherman’s Bastion M Guided tour of the Parliament Building

Day 12: Depart Budapest. (B) Please note: Days 2 & 12 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWGE NORTH SEA

Depart Canada

NETHERLANDS ENGLAND

Wales Bath Stonehenge

8 Days 2 countries From C$1205pp* C$151 per day

LONDON 3 Dover

ENGLISH CHANNEL

Oct 18 Oct 25 Nov 8 Nov 22 Dec 6 Dec 20 Dec 26 ● Dec 29 ■

Germany

PARIS 3

Finish Paris

Total Cost C$pp*

Oct 19 Oct 26 Nov 9 Nov 23 Dec 7 Dec 21 Dec 27 Dec 30

Oct 25 Nov 1 Nov 15 Nov 29 Dec 13 Dec 27 Jan 2 Jan 5

1259 1259 1245 1245 1245 1279 1279 1279

2013

BELGIUM

Calais

Start London

AMSTERDAM

Versailles Austria

FRANCE

Depart Canada

Start London

Finish Paris

Total Cost C$pp*

Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 25 Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Mar 22

Jan 10 Jan 17 Jan 31 Feb 28 Mar 7 Mar 21 Mar 28

1279 1279 1205 1205 1205 1235 1235

2014 Jan 3 Jan 10 Jan 24 Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 14 Mar 21

SWITZ

ITALY

paris

Places visited Nightstops ROME Optional end cities

Itinerary & sightseeing

World Heritage sites visited

1535 1515 1515 1515 1515 1559 1559

Prices above are land only & do not include airfares. We have great air deals linking major Canadian gateways with all the start/end cities in this brochure. Ask your Contiki sales agent or your travel agent for a fly ‘n’ tour quote. Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$385 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share tour price. Tour starts 5:00pm in Berlin & ends approx. 8:00am in Budapest. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Budapest. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.22.

music concert

What’s Included: 6 nights twin-share hotel accommodation 8 meals Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-con coach with electrical outlets & WiFi Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings

Finish Total Budapest Cost C$pp*

How much & when

LONDON & PARIS • See a West End musical • Stonehenge & Bath day trips • ‘Paris by Night’ tour & head to the top of the Eiffel Tower • Tour the Palace of Versailles - plus more

Start Berlin

2013

Day 9: Vienna. (B)

Day 5: Berlin to Prague. (B,D) See the Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House & Frauenkirche in Dresden

Visit contiki.com/london-paris

Inclusions

Oct 29 Nov 12 Nov 19 Dec 10 Dec 24 Jan 1 Jan 6

Depart Canada

• •

World Heritage sites visited

backstage pass

Oct 18 Nov 1 Nov 8 Nov 29 Dec 13 Dec 21 ● Dec 26 ■

HUNGARY

Itinerary & sightseeing 10 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

Oct 19 Nov 2 Nov 9 Nov 30 Dec 14 Dec 22 Dec 27

2013 3 PRAGUE

Look for the (M) symbol for ME Time optionals

What’s Included:

Finish Total Budapest Cost C$pp*

Poland

Dresden

Plus Regional Dinners • Dinner in former West Berlin • Dine at one of our favourite taverns in Prague • Sample Hungarian dishes on our Danube River cruise

Start Berlin

paris

Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive London. (D) Walking tour of Soho, Covent Garden & some of London’s West End

• ••

Days 3-4: London. (B)(B) Sightseeing tour of London See Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben & Buckingham Palace See the mystical boulders of Stonehenge Visit the old Roman town of Bath Experience a traditional English pub 1 day London Underground pass M Visit the Roman Baths

• •• •

Day 5: London to Paris. (B,D) See the White Cliffs of Dover

•

See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral

Days 6-7: Paris. (B)(B) Visit a French perfumery M Cabaret show & three-course dinner

•

SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$95. See p.6 for details.

london

Day 8: Depart Paris. (B)

exte n sio n This tour can be extended from Paris to Amsterdam or Rome. See p.15 for details.

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Visit contiki.com/london-paris-plus

How much & when

london & paris

Depart Canada

Start London

Finish Paris

Total Cost C$pp*

Oct 19 Oct 26 Nov 9 Nov 23 Dec 7 Dec 21 Dec 27 Dec 30

Oct 27 Nov 3 Nov 17 Dec 1 Dec 15 Dec 29 Jan 4 Jan 7

1529 1529 1505 1505 1505 1555 1555 1555

2013 Oct 18 Oct 25 Nov 8 Nov 22 Dec 6 Dec 20 Dec 26 ● Dec 29 ■

10 Days, 2 countries From C$1465pp* C$147 per day paris paris

Itinerary & sightseeing

Depart Canada

Start London

Finish Paris

Total Cost C$pp*

Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 25 Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Mar 22

Jan 12 Jan 19 Feb 2 Mar 2 Mar 9 Mar 23 Mar 30

1555 1555 1465 1465 1465 1495 1495

2014 Jan 3 Jan 10 Jan 24 Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 14 Mar 21

Days 1-7: Canada to Paris. Refer to London & Paris map, itinerary & sightseeing on p.14. Days 8-9: Paris. (B)(B) 2-day Paris Metro pass

•

Day 10: Depart Paris. (B) Please note: The Paris extension section of this tour is unescorted.

london

Visit contiki.com/london-amsterdam

How much & when

london & paris

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWGA Depart Canada

+ amsterdam

Finish Total Ams’dam Cost C$pp*

Oct 19 Oct 26 Nov 9 Nov 23 Dec 7 Dec 21 Dec 27 Dec 30

Oct 27 Nov 3 Nov 17 Dec 1 Dec 15 Dec 29 Jan 4 Jan 7

2013 Oct 18 Oct 25 Nov 8 Nov 22 Dec 6 Dec 20 Dec 26 ● Dec 29 ■

10 Days, 4 countries From C$1655pp* C$166 per day amsterdam

Depart Canada

•

Days 1-7: Canada to Paris. Refer to London & Paris map, itinerary & sightseeing on p.14.

Day 10: Depart Amsterdam. (B)

Days 8-9: Paris to Amsterdam. (B)(B) Transfer to station & train to Amsterdam Transfer to Amsterdam hotel

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.

2-day city tram pass

Start London

Finish Total Ams’dam Cost C$pp*

Jan 3 Jan 10 Jan 24 Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 14 Mar 21

Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 25 Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Mar 22

Jan 12 Jan 19 Feb 2 Mar 2 Mar 9 Mar 23 Mar 30

1749 1749 1655 1655 1655 1685 1685

What’s Included: Paris extension: 8 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

Rome extension: 9 nights twin-share hotel accommodation Flight to Rome & transfer to hotel

All other inclusions: 10 meals: (Paris & Amsterdam extensions) 11 meals: (Rome extension) Experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team (days 2-8) Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets & WiFi (days 2-8) Sightseeing tours in London & Paris Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings

$ How much & when

london & paris

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWGR

+ rome

Depart Canada

Start London

Finish Rome

Total Cost C$pp*

2013

11 Days, 3 countries From C$1815pp* C$165 per day rome

Itinerary & sightseeing Days 1-7: Canada to Paris. Refer to London & Paris map, itinerary & sightseeing on p.14.

Days 9-10: Rome. (B)(B)

Day 8: Paris to Rome. (B) Transfer to airport & flight to Rome Transfer to Rome hotel

Note: You’ll travel independently by plane & will be met by a Contiki Rep in Rome & transferred to your hotel. Your stay in Rome is unescorted.

3-day Rome Metro pass

Day 11: Depart Rome. (B)

14-15 Berlin_London Paris_CAD.indd 3

• See a West End musical in London • Stonehenge & Bath day trips • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour & head to the top of the Eiffel Tower • Tour of King Louis XIV’s Palace of Versailles • 300km/h train trip (Amsterdam extension only)

2014 1725 1725 1699 1699 1699 1749 1749 1749

Visit contiki.com/london-paris-rome

•

Inclusions

Amsterdam extension: 8 nights twin-share hotel accommodation Train journey & transfer to hotel

Itinerary & sightseeing

• •

Start London

backstage pass

Oct 18 Oct 25 Nov 8 Nov 22 Dec 6 Dec 20 Dec 26 ● Dec 29 ■

easypace

+ paris extension

• •

superior

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWGP

Depart Canada

Start London

Finish Rome

Pay early & save up to C$130. See p.6 for details. Total Cost C$pp*

2014 Oct 19 Oct 26 Nov 9 Nov 23 Dec 7 Dec 21 Dec 27 Dec 30

Oct 28 Nov 4 Nov 18 Dec 2 Dec 16 Dec 30 Jan 5 Jan 8

1895 1895 1869 1869 1869 1925 1925 1925

Jan 3 Jan 10 Jan 24 Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 14 Mar 21

Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 25 Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Mar 22

Jan 13 Jan 20 Feb 3 Mar 3 Mar 10 Mar 24 Mar 31

SAVE

6 World Heritage sites visited

1925 1925 1815 1815 1815 1855 1855

The above prices are accurate as of June 5th, 2013 & include internal airfares. For up-to-date pricing please go to contiki.com/ london-paris-rome. Included Flights: Prices above include the land tour & internal flights as specified on the map only & do not include international airfares to or from the tour start & end cities. Please see ‘Included flights’ on p.22 for important info. Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of C$475. Tour starts 6:00pm in London & ends approx. 8:00am in Paris. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in London. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.22.

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BALTIC SEA

more autumn winter & Spring

NORTH SEA

NETHERLANDS

Visit contiki.com/eurotrail

2 BERLIN

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

EUROPEAN TRAIL

Dover Calais

GERMANY

Dresden

Inclusions • Locally guided tour of Auschwitz Concentration Camp memorial • Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Discover the Statue of David, Ponte Vecchio & more on our guided walking tour • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour with Champagne & escargot

KRAKOW Auschwitz 2

BELGIUM

ENGLISH CHANNEL

PRAGUE 2

CZECH REP SLOVAKIA Banska Bystrica 2 HUNGARY

2 PARIS VIENNA 2 SWITZ

backstage pass

25 Days 14 countries From C$2935pp* C$118 per day

AUSTRIA

2 swiss alps

FRANCE

BUDAPEST

Lake Bled

VENICE 1

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWEL 2 FLORENCE

Pisa

Depart Canada

ITALY ADRIATIC SEA

Vatican City

Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-con coach with electrical outlets & WiFi Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings

World Heritage sites visited

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost C$pp*

Oct 17 Oct 19 Oct 24 Oct 26 Oct 31 Nov 2 Nov 14 Nov 16 Nov 28 Nov 30 Dec 5 Dec 7 Dec 12 ● Dec 14 Dec 19 ■ Dec 21 Dec 26 ▲Dec 28

Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 Dec 8 Dec 22 Dec 29 Jan 5 Jan 12 Jan 19

3045 3045 3015 3015 3015 3015 3015 3085 3085

paris

2013

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

Itinerary & sightseeing

32 meals inc. in Food Fund

Start London

Day 13: Krakow to Budapest. Hostel (B,D) Day 14: Budapest. Hostel (B) Day 15: Budapest to Ljubljana. Hotel (B) Day 16: Ljubljana to Venice. Hostel (B) Day 17: Venice to Rome. Hostel (B) Day 18: Rome. Hostel (B,D) Day 19: Rome to Florence. Hostel (B,D) Day 20: Florence. Hostel (B) Day 21: Florence to Swiss Alps. Hostel (B,D) Day 22: Swiss Alps. Hostel (B,D) Day 23: Swiss Alps to Paris. Hotel (B,D)

Day 24: Paris. Hotel (B) Day 25: End Paris or London. (B) For all inclusions,

ME Time optionals

& full itinerary see contiki.com/ eurotrail

For all inclusions,

ME Time optionals

& full itinerary see contiki.com/ eastern-rocker

Jan 26 Feb 2 Feb 16 Mar 2 Mar 16 Mar 23 Apr 6 Apr 13

3085 3085 2935 2935 2935 2935 2985 2985

SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$195. See p.6 for details.

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWLV

NORTH SEA NETHERLANDS ENGLAND

london 1 ENGLISH CHANNEL

AMSTERDAM

Dover Calais

GERMANY

BERLIN 2 Dresden

BELGIUM

PRAGUE 2 CZECH REP

Places visited Nightstops

FRANCE

VIENNA 1 AUSTRIA

Itinerary & sightseeing Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive London. Hotel Day 3: London to Amsterdam. Hotel (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover Day 4: Amsterdam. Hotel (B) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house Day 5: Amsterdam to Berlin. Hostel (B,D) Day 6: Berlin. Hostel (B) See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate & Reichstag See the remains of the Berlin Wall See the site of Checkpoint Charlie Day 7: Berlin to Prague. Hostel (B,D)

Start London

Finish Vienna

Total Cost C$pp*

Oct 26 Nov 2 Nov 9 Nov 23 Dec 7 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Jan 4

1185 1185 1169 1169 1169 1169 1169 1195 1195

prague

Visit Dresden Day 8: Prague. Hostel (B) See Hradčany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Visit Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock

Start London

Finish Vienna

Total Cost C$pp*

Jan 2 Jan 9 Jan 23 Feb 6 Feb 20 Feb 27 Mar 13 Mar 20

Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 25 Feb 8 Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Mar 22

Jan 11 Jan 18 Feb 1 Feb 15 Mar 1 Mar 8 Mar 22 Mar 29

1195 1195 1145 1145 1145 1145 1159 1159

• • •

Depart Canada

2014

Oct 17 Oct 19 Oct 24 Oct 26 Oct 31 Nov 2 Nov 14 Nov 16 Nov 28 Nov 30 Dec 5 Dec 7 Dec 12 Dec 14 Dec 19 Dec 21 Dec 26 ● Dec 28

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Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 25 Feb 8 Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Mar 22

berlin

Depart Canada

10 Days 7 countries From C$1145pp* C$115 per day

amsterdam

Jan 2 Jan 9 Jan 23 Feb 6 Feb 20 Feb 27 Mar 13 Mar 20

How much & when

berlin

World Heritage sites visited

Total Cost C$pp*

2014

2013

Finish Paris or London

Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.

EASTERN ROCKER 8 nights hostel & hotel accommodation 10 meals inc. in Food Fund Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-con coach with electrical outlets & WiFi Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossing

Start London

Visit contiki.com/eastern-rocker

What’s Included:

Depart Canada

2 ROME

Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive London. Hotel Day 3: London to Amsterdam. Hotel (D) Day 4: Amsterdam. Hotel (B) Day 5: Amsterdam to Berlin. Hostel (B,D) Day 6: Berlin. Hostel (B) Day 7: Berlin to Prague. Hostel (B,D) Day 8: Prague. Hostel (B) Day 9: Prague to Vienna. Hostel (B) Day 10: Vienna. Hostel (B) Day 11: Vienna to Krakow. Hostel (B,D) Day 12: Krakow. Hostel (B)

How much & when

1 LJUBLJANA SLOVENIA

What’s Included: 23 nights hostel & hotel accommodation

For full itineraries & info on these tours, see our Europe Summer brochure. Or visit contiki.com for more.

POLAND

LONDON 1

SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$79. See p.6 for details.

Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.

Day 9: Prague to Vienna. Hostel (B) Day 10: End Vienna. (B) See Schönbrunn Palace,

•

the Hapsburg Palaces, St. Stephen’s Cathedral & State Opera House Drive along the Ring Road

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EASTERN TRAIL

budget venice

10 Days 7 countries From C$1179pp* C$118 per day

KRAKOW 2

SLOVAKIA Banska Bystrica

1 VIENNA

VENICE 1

Depart Canada

Start Vienna

Finish Rome

Total Cost C$pp*

Nov 3 Nov 10 Nov 17 Dec 1 Dec 15 Dec 22 Dec 29 Jan 5

1225 1209 1209 1209 1209 1209 1245 1245

2013

ADRIATIC SEA

1 ROME

Places visited Nightstops

Finish Rome

Total Cost C$pp*

Jan 3 Jan 10 Jan 17 Jan 31 Feb 14 Feb 28 Mar 7 Mar 21 Mar 28

Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 18 Feb 1 Feb 15 Mar 1 Mar 8 Mar 22 Mar 29

Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 9 Feb 23 Mar 9 Mar 16 Mar 30 Apr 6

1245 1245 1245 1179 1179 1179 1179 1199 1199

Itinerary & sightseeing Day 8: Ljubljana to Venice. Hostel (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See Venice’s canals & gondolas

• • • •

Day 9: Venice to Rome. Hostel (B) See the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona See St. Peter’s Basilica

• Locally guided tour of Auschwitz Concentration Camp memorial • Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice • Special access Rome sightseeing tour

What’s Included: 8 nights hostel & hotel accommodation 10 meals inc. in Food Fund Experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-con coach with electrical outlets & WiFi Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

World Heritage sites visited

Day 10: End Rome. (B)

•

SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$80. See p.6 for details.

Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.

•

WESTERN ROCKER ENGLAND London

Start Rome

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost C$pp*

Dover Calais

Belgium Germany

2 PARIS Burgundy Region

FRANCE

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

swiss alps

1119 1119 1119 1119 1145 1145 1145

2 swiss alps florence 2 ITALY

ROME 1 Vatican City

Start Rome

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost C$pp*

Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 25 Feb 8 Feb 22 Mar 8 Mar 15 Mar 29 Apr 5

Jan 5 Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 9 Feb 23 Mar 9 Mar 16 Mar 30 Apr 6

Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 2 Feb 16 Mar 2 Mar 16 Mar 23 Apr 6 Apr 13

1145 1145 1095 1095 1095 1095 1095 1109 1109 1109

Tour starts 6:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG airport or 6:30pm in London.

Itinerary & sightseeing florence

Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 Dec 8 Dec 22 Dec 29 Jan 5

SWITZ

Pisa

Depart Canada

2014

Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 30 Dec 1 Dec 14 Dec 15 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 28 ● Dec 29

Netherlands

ENGLISH CHANNEL

ME Time optionals

& full itinerary see contiki.com/ eastern-trail

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWRT Depart Canada

2013 Wales

For all inclusions,

budget

How much & when

Visit contiki.com/western-rocker

Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive Rome. Hostel (D) Day 3: Rome to Florence. Hostel (B,D) Day 4: Florence. Hostel (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demo Day 5: Florence to Swiss Alps. Hostel (B,D) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Day 6: Swiss Alps. Hostel (B,D) Day 7: Swiss Alps to Paris. Hotel (B,D)

• • •

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Start Vienna

2014

Oct 25 Oct 26 Nov 1 Nov 2 Nov 8 Nov 9 Nov 22 Nov 23 Dec 6 Dec 7 Dec 13 Dec 14 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 27 ● Dec 28

ITALY

9 Days 4 countries From C$1095pp* C$122 per day

Depart Canada

HUNGARY

SLOVENIA

venice

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWVR

2 BUDAPEST

AUSTRIA

1 LJUBLJANA

• •

Inclusions

How much & when

Auschwitz CZECH REP

Lake Bled

Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive Vienna. Hostel Day 3: Vienna to Krakow. Hostel (B,D) Day 4: Krakow. Hostel (B) Sightseeing of the cathedral & Royal Castle on Wawel Hill Visit Auschwitz Concentration Camp memorial Day 5: Krakow to Budapest. Hostel (B,D) Day 6: Budapest. Hostel (B) Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace & more Day 7: Budapest to Ljubljana. Hotel (B) See Ljubljana’s castle & Old Town

backstage pass

POLAND

● Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/ departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.22.

SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$70. See p.6 for details.

backstage pass Inclusions • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Discover Florence’s famous landmarks on a walking tour • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour with Champagne & escargot

What’s Included: 7 nights hostel & hotel accommodation 12 meals inc. in Food Fund Experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-con coach with electrical outlets & WiFi Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossing

6 Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.

World Heritage sites visited

For all inclusions,

•

ME Time optionals

See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral

Day 8: Paris. Hotel (B) Visit a French Perfumery Day 9: End Paris or London. (B)

•

& full itinerary see contiki.com/ western-rocker

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NORTH SEA

Visit contiki.com/trail-rome ENGLAND

TRAIL TO ROME budget

2 Dover

Calais

Inclusions • Locally guided tour of Auschwitz Concentration Camp memorial • Private boat in Venice • Rome sightseeing tour

BELGIUM

PRAGUE 2

KRAKOW 2

Auschwitz CZECH REP

SLOVAKIA FRANCE

VIENNA 2 BUDAPEST 2

AUSTRIA

Banska Bystrica

HUNGARY

Lake Bled

Switzerland

World Heritage sites visited

For all inclusions,

ME Time optionals

& full itinerary see contiki.com/ trail-rome

VENICE 1

SLOVENIA

Winter 2013/14 Code: WWTR Depart Canada

ITALY

berlin

Places visited Nightstops

Itinerary & sightseeing

• • • •

Inclusions • Rome sightseeing tour • Walking tour of Florence • ‘Paris by Night’ tour + more

Day 8: Prague. Hostel (B) See Hradčany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Visit the Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock Day 9: Prague to Vienna. Hostel (B) Day 10: Vienna. Hostel (B) See Schönbrunn & Hapsburg Palaces, State Opera House & St. Stephen’s Cathedral Day 11: Vienna to Krakow. Hostel (B,D) Day 12: Krakow. Hostel (B) Sightseeing of the cathedral & Royal Castle on Wawel Hill Day 13: Krakow to Budapest. Hostel (B,D)

Day 14: Budapest. Hostel (B) Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace & more

• •

•

Day 15: Budapest to Ljubljana. Hotel (B) See Ljubljana’s castle

• • • • •

Day 16: Ljubljana to Venice. Hostel (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See the canals & gondolas

•

Day 17: Venice to Rome. Hostel (B) See Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza’s Venezia & Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum See St. Peter’s Basilica

•

World Heritage sites visited

For all inclusions,

ME Time optionals &

full itinerary see contiki. com/trail-london

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Nov 3 Nov 10 Nov 17 Dec 1 Dec 15 Dec 22 Dec 29 Jan 5 Jan 12

2225 2225 2195 2195 2195 2195 2195 2249 2249

Jan 2 Jan 9 Jan 23 Feb 6 Feb 20 Feb 27 Mar 13 Mar 20

Start London

Finish Rome

Total Cost C$pp*

Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 25 Feb 8 Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Mar 22

Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 9 Feb 23 Mar 9 Mar 16 Mar 30 Apr 6

2249 2249 2139 2139 2139 2139 2175 2175

SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$145. See p.6 for details.

Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.

How much & when Winter 2013/14 Code: WWVL Depart Canada

London

POLAND

Dover Belgium Calais

Germany CZECH REP

KRAKOW 2 Auschwitz

VIENNA

2 PARIS

SLOVAKIA

AUSTRIA 1 SWITZ FRANCE

2 swiss alps

BUDAPEST 2 Lake Bled

Banska Bystrica

SLOVENIA

2 FLORENCE

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

ITALY ADRIATIC SEA

2 ROME Vatican City

Itinerary & sightseeing

• • •

Day 8: Ljubljana to Venice. Hostel (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See Venice’s canals & gondolas Day 9: Venice to Rome. Hostel (B) See the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona See St. Peter’s Basilica Day 10: Rome. Hostel (B,D) Day 11: Rome to Florence. Hostel (B,D) Day 12: Florence. Hostel (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria

• • • • •

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost C$pp*

Oct 25 Oct 26 Nov 1 Nov 2 Nov 8 Nov 9 Nov 22 Nov 23 Dec 6 Dec 7 Dec 13 Dec 14 Dec 20 ● Dec 21 Dec 27 ■ Dec 28

Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 Dec 8 Dec 22 Dec 29 Jan 5 Jan 12

2155 2129 2129 2129 2129 2129 2185 2185

• •

Depart Canada

Start Vienna

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost C$pp*

Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 18 Feb 1 Feb 15 Mar 1 Mar 8 Mar 22 Mar 29

Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 2 Feb 16 Mar 2 Mar 16 Mar 23 Apr 6 Apr 13

2185 2185 2185 2075 2075 2075 2075 2109 2109

2014 Jan 3 Jan 10 Jan 17 Jan 31 Feb 14 Feb 28 Mar 7 Mar 21 Mar 28

HUNGARY

1 LJUBLJANA VENICE 1

swiss alps

Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive Vienna. Hostel Day 3: Vienna to Krakow. Hostel (B,D) Day 4: Krakow. Hostel (B) Sightseeing of the cathedral & Royal Castle on Wawel Hill Day 5: Krakow to Budapest. Hostel (B,D) Day 6: Budapest. Hostel (B) Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace, the Church of St. Matthias & more Day 7: Budapest to Ljubljana. Hotel (B) See Ljubljana’s castle & old town

Start Vienna

2013

ENGLAND

17 Days 10 countries From C$2075pp* C$123 per day

What’s Included:

Depart Canada

Day 18: End Rome. (B)

Pisa

15 nights hostel & hotel accommodation 22 meals inc. in Food Fund Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-con coach with electrical outlets & WiFi Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossing

Total Cost C$pp*

2014

Oct 17 Oct 19 Oct 24 Oct 26 Oct 31 Nov 2 Nov 14 Nov 16 Nov 28 Nov 30 Dec 5 Dec 7 Dec 12 Dec 14 Dec 19 ● Dec 21 Dec 26 ■ Dec 28

Days 1-2: Depart Canada/ Arrive London. Hotel Day 3: London to Amsterdam. Hotel (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover Day 4: Amsterdam. Hotel (B) Visit a cheese farm Day 5: Amsterdam to Berlin. Hostel (B,D) Day 6: Berlin. Hostel (B) See the Berlin Wall & site of Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, Russian War Memorial & more Day 7: Berlin to Prague. Hostel (B,D) Visit Dresden & see the Royal Residence, Opera House & more

Finish Rome

2013

TRAIL TO LONDON backstage pass

Start London

ADRIATIC SEA

ROME 1

Visit contiki.com/trail-london

budget

How much & when

1 LJUBLJANA

What’s Included: 16 nights hostel & hotel accommodation 20 meals inc. in Food Fund Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-con coach with electrical outlets & WiFi Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossing

For full itineraries & info on these tours, see our Europe Summer brochure. Or visit contiki.com for more.

POLAND

Dresden

18 Days 12 countries From C$2139pp* C$119 per day

backstage pass

2 BERLIN

GERMANY

London 1

more autumn winter & Spring

NETHERLANDS

AMSTERDAM

Florentine leather craft demo Day 13: Florence to Swiss Alps. Hostel (B,D) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Day 14: Swiss Alps. Hostel (B,D) Day 15: Swiss Alps to Paris. Hotel (B,D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral Day 16: Paris. Hotel (B) Visit a French Perfumery Day 17: End Paris or London. (B)

SAVE

Pay early & save up to C$140. See p.6 for details.

• •

FLORENCE

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Visit contiki.com/ski

SKI OR BOARD AUSTRIA Skiing or boarding in Europe rocks!

start & end in london or hopfgarten ski essentials

From picture perfect ski villages, adventure activities & après ski, Hopfgarten in Austria is the perfect place to experience the European mountain lifestyle. It’s also the gateway to Europe’s top ski resort, Ski Welt.

Ski pass 7 days (6 days ski) 14 days (13 days ski)

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

why choose us? • Stay in Contiki’s own Gasthof (guesthouse) • Exclusive On-site team • Hot breakfast included daily • Exclusive Contiki only inclusions • Flexible 1 & 2 week options • Great rates for ski essentials like lessons & gear hire • Travel by coach from London or make your own way there

• Beginner: 124km of easy runs - perfect for beginners. • Intermediate: 128km of intermediate runs will really test your skills. • Advanced: 27km of black runs will keep the keenest skiers challenged.

(COACH FROM LONDON) 8/15 NIGHTS From C$695pp* C$87 per day

(MEET US THERE) 7/14 NIGHTS From C$655pp* C$94 per day

How much & when Code: C7SWBIT

Code: C14SWBIT

8 Nights (6 days ski) Start Finish London London

C$ pp*

15 Nights (13 days ski) Start Finish C$ London London pp*

2013 Dec 13 Dec 20 Dec 27

765 765 765

2013 Dec 13 Dec 20 Dec 27

Dec 28 Jan 4 Jan 12

1299 1299 1299

2014 Jan 3 Jan 10 Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 Feb 7 Feb 14 Feb 21

Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185

2014 Jan 3 Jan 10 Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 Feb 7 Feb 14 Feb 21 Feb 28

Dec 21 Dec 28 Jan 4 Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

11 18 25 1 8 15 22 1 8

695 695 695 695 695 695 695 695 695

18 25 1 8 15 22 1 8

How much & when Code: CPC7SW

Code: CP14SW

7 Nights (6 days ski)

14 Nights (13 days ski)

Start Finish C$ Hopfgarten Hopfgarten pp*

2013 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28

Dec 21 Dec 28 Jan 4

725 725 725

2013 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28

Dec 28 Jan 4 Jan 12

1259 1259 1259

2014 Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 25 Feb 1 Feb 8 Feb 15 Feb 22 Mar 1

Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

655 655 655 655 655 655 655 655 655

2014 Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 25 Feb 1 Feb 8 Feb 15 Feb 22

Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

1145 1145 1145 1145 1145 1145 1145 1145

11 18 25 1 8 15 22 1 8

18 25 1 8 15 22 1 8

Note: Ski Only tours start in Hopfgarten on Saturdays, you need to provide us with your flight & arrival details approx. 21 days before departure. Check-in starts 2:00pm & check-out is at 9:00am. * Prices are per person, quad-share & don’t include airfares. Single supp: 1 week add: C$425. 2 weeks add: C$729. Twin-share supp: 1 week add: C$170. 2 weeks add: C$290. Half board supp: 5 nights add: C$70. 10 nights add: C$140. Accommodation in Hopfgarten village may be used subject to guest numbers.

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C$70 C$135

Ski lessons (5 days for 4hrs per day)

C$179

Ski lessons (3 days for 4hrs per day)

C$159

Snowboard lessons (5 days for 2hrs per day)

C$170

Snowboard lessons (3 days for 2hrs per day)

C$145

Note: Credit cards are not accepted at Gasthof Schöneck. Prices above are in C$.

Note: Ski Plus tours include transfers from London. Tour starts 7:00pm in London on Fridays & ends approx 10:00pm in London on Saturdays. * Prices are per person, quad-share & don’t include airfares. Single supp: 1 week add: C$425 2 weeks add: C$729. Twin-share supp: 1 week add: C$170. 2 weeks add: C$290. Half board supp: 5 nights add: C$70. 10 nights add: C$140. Accommodation in Hopfgarten village may be used subject to guest numbers.

SKI ONLY

7 days (6 days ski) 14 days (13 days ski)

Ski & Snowboard lessons C$240 (3 days ski for 4hrs per day & 3 days snowboard for 2hrs per day)

perfect for all levels:

SKI PLUS

C$310 C$530

SKI PLUS What’s Included: Contiki exclusives including: FREE ski guide, Salzburg day trip & Contiki ski slam race Included overnight coach travel from London 7 or 14 nights accommodation & breakfast daily Half board options available (for a small supplement)

SAVE Book a Winter Europe tour at the same time as a 2 week ski trip & save up to C$100. See p.6.

SKI ONLY What’s Included: Contiki exclusives including: FREE ski guide, Salzburg day trip & Contiki ski slam race FREE coach pickup from Innsbruck airport or Wörgl train station (easy access for Munich or Salzburg airports) 7 or 14 nights accommodation & breakfast daily Half board options available (for a small supplement)

SAVE Book a Winter Europe tour at the same time as a 2 week ski trip & save up to C$100. See p.6.

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contiki’s

london BASEMENT It’s easy to get to the Contiki Basement. It’s conveniently located at the Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London, WC1H 0DG. It’s a few minutes walk from Russell Square Underground Station, so it’s nice & central.

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From London Stansted Take the Stansted Express train direct to Liverpool Street Station, then a taxi to the Royal National Hotel.

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Or you can try to navigate the Underground. There are maps at every Underground station, or ask one of the station staff to point you in the right direction.

Basement Opening Times May to Sept: 9:00am - 8:00pm Oct to April: 11:00am - 7:00pm

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london stay longer With so much going on in London, why not check it out for yourself. Our great hotel rates make staying longer in London easy. Getting there (for both hotels): From Heathrow Airport catch the Piccadilly Underground Line to Russell Square station (approx. £6) - travel time approx. 1 hour. The hotel is a short walk from the station. From Gatwick or Stansted airports, catch a train into central London & then catch a taxi to the hotel.

Visit contiki.com/ london-explorer

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From London Gatwick Take the Gatwick Express train direct to London Victoria Station, then a taxi to the Royal National Hotel.

RUSSELL SQUARE GARDENS

No Contiki Tour Manager is included in these packages. All rooms have private facilities. You choose the dates to take the day trips & theatre show on. Note: 2 & 4 night packages are not available between 20/12/13 - 3/1/14. 2 night packages are not available for start days on Fridays or Saturdays.

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C$755 C$879

C$375 C$435

Twin-share Single

2 Nights 4 Nights M3LPI M5LPI

4 night package All 2 night inclusions above 4 nights accommodation 2 day Undergound & bus pass Day trip & entry fee to Stonehenge Audio guided tour of the Roman Baths, Bath

C$805 C$985

C$609 C$655

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HOTEL RUSSELL

C$395 C$495

Imperial Hotel

C$295 C$315

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2 Nights 4 Nights M3LPI M5LPI

Triple-share Twin-share

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Twin-share Single

C$645 C$719

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Imperial Hotel

C$309 C$349

Triple-share Twin-share

2 Nights 4 Nights M3LPR M5LPR

Royal National

2 Nights 4 Nights M3LPR M5LPR

Winter (1/11/13 - 31/3/14)

Royal National

Summer (1/6/13 - 31/10/13)

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How much & when

Want to do London at your own pace? Grab a value-packed collection of extras, activities & great accommodation with our 2 & 4 night Explorer packages. You can take one before or after your tour. From C$295pp.

2 night package 2 nights accommodation Continental breakfast daily Return Heathrow airport transfer on the London Underground Open top bus tour London theatre show tickets (stalls or dress circle) Contiki Basement team “Welcome to London” info booklet

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From London Heathrow Take the Piccadilly Underground Line from Heathrow direct to Russell Square. From there it’s just a short walk. Or, take the Heathrow Express to London Paddington Station & a taxi to the Royal National Hotel.

Royal National Hotel: Bedford Way, WC1H 0DG, London. Tel: +44 207 637 2488 Accommodation is based on twin or triple-share. Summer stay longer rate: Triple C$60 Twin C$80 Winter stay longer rate: Triple C$59 Twin C$75 Imperial Hotel: Russell Square, WC1B 5BB, London. Tel: +44 207 837 3655 Accommodation is based on single or twin-share. Summer stay longer rate: Single C$149 Twin C$99 Winter stay longer rate: Single C$120 Twin C$85

christmas in

4 Days

From C$525pp C$132 per day

From C$420pp* C$105 per day

paris Itinerary Day 1: London to Paris (or meet in Paris). Meet up with your Contiki team in London before heading for a taste of how the French do Christmas. Tonight we’ll tour the city icons like the Arc de Triomphe & Eiffel Tower. Day 2: Paris Today is yours! From people watching to the city’s museums & art, there’s so much to see. Maybe ask your Tour Manager where’s best to experience the cool pre-Christmas vibes. (B) Day 3: Paris Joyeux Noël! Get a truly unique Parisian experience on an included cruise down the River

amsterdam

start & end in london or PARIS

Visit contiki.com/paris-christmas Seine, or maybe take in the epic views from the top of the Eiffel Tower. Later, indulge in a delicious French Christmas feast & wine as you celebrate with your new travel buddies. (B,L) Day 4: Paris to London (or end Paris). It’s time to say ‘au revoir’ to Paris this morning as we head back to London, where your tour ends upon arrival. Or if you’re staying on in Paris, your tour ends after breakfast. (B) See contiki.com/ paris-christmas for a full itinerary, all inclusions & ME Time optionals

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What’s Included: 3 nights twin-share hotel accommodation 4 meals Tour Manager & Driver team Inclusions & sightseeing as detailed

Code: WPXM Start London

Finish London

Twin C$ pp

Single C$ pp

2013 Dec 23

Dec 26

525

690

If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Start 8:00am in London or approx. 6:00pm in Paris & end 8:00am in Paris or approx. 6:30pm in London.

Itinerary Day 1: London to Amsterdam (or meet in Amsterdam). Meet up with your Contiki team as we make our way to Amsterdam to start your Christmas, Dutch-style. On arrival, we’ll show you the sights on a walking tour of the infamous Red Light District. (D) Day 2: Amsterdam Head out & explore in your own time today. Maybe hire a bike, go shopping, relax at a café or check out a gallery. Tonight, grab a bite at one of the many local restaurants & then get the Christmas spirit going by heading out to a local bar or nightclub. (B)

start & end in london or AMSTERDAM

Visit contiki.com/amsterdam-christmas Day 3: Amsterdam Gelukkig Kerstfeest! Take it easy this morning before indulging in a delicious Christmas feast. Get into the Christmas spirit with your travel buddies & maybe take a canal cruise of the city. (B,L) Day 4: Amsterdam to London (or end Amsterdam). It’s time to say goodbye this morning as we head back to London, where your tour ends on arrival. Or if you’re staying on in Amsterdam, your tour ends after breakfast. (B) See contiki.com/ amsterdam-christmas for a full itinerary, all inclusions & ME Time optionals

What’s Included: 3 nights twin or quad-share hotel accommodation 5 meals Tour Manager & Driver team Inclusions & sightseeing as detailed

Code: WAXM Start London

Finish London

Twin C$ pp

Quad C$ pp

2013 Dec 23

Dec 26

475

420

* Prices above are twin-share or quadshare. If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Start 8:00am in London or approx. 6:00pm in Amsterdam & end 8:00am in Amsterdam or approx. 6:30pm in London.

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new year in

start & end in london or PARIS

amsterdam

start & end in london or AMSTERDAM

4 Days

From C$525pp C$132 per day

From C$470pp* C$118 per day

paris

Itinerary Day 1: London to Paris (or meet in Paris). Meet up with your Contiki team in London before making your way across the Channel to the chic French capital. Soak up the stylish Parisian atmosphere on an evening “City of Lights” tour. You’ll see all the icons like the Arc de Triomphe & the unforgettable Eiffel Tower. Day 2: Paris The city is yours to explore. Walk down the ChampsÉlysées, visit one of the city’s many museums or take a seat in a typical Parisian café & people watch. Tonight indulge in dinner with the group, before the option to see a famous Parisian cabaret show. (B,L)

Visit contiki.com/paris Day 3: New Year’s Eve in Paris This morning see a different side of the city with an included cruise along the River Seine, then get ready to kick off your New Year celebrations. (B)

What’s Included: 3 nights twin-share hotel accommodation 4 meals Tour Manager & Driver team Inclusions & sightseeing as detailed

Day 4: Paris to London (or end Paris). Happy New Year! Say ‘au revoir’ before we journey to Calais to catch the ferry back to London where the tour ends on arrival. Or if you’re staying on in Paris, your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

Code: WPNY Start London

Finish London

Twin C$ pp

Single C$ pp

2013 Dec 29

Jan 1

525

690

If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Start 8:00am in London or approx. 6:00pm in Paris & end 8:00am in Paris or approx. 6:30pm in London.

See contiki.com/paris for a full itinerary, all inclusions & ME Time optionals

Itinerary Day 1: London to Amsterdam (or meet in Amsterdam). Meet up with your Contiki team & travel to Amsterdam, one of Europe’s New Year party hot spots. Tonight enjoy dinner at the hotel before the option to get a different angle on the city on a canal cruise. (D) Day 2: Amsterdam This morning enjoy some sightseeing with free time to explore on your own. Shop on the Kalverstraat, get a culture fix at a gallery or head to the cafés & restaurants & get amongst the atmosphere Tonight, our walking tour takes you through the famous Red Light District. (B)

Visit contiki.com/amsterdam Day 3: New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam Explore even more of the city your way. Tonight start the New Year celebrations at a local bar for some included drinks before experiencing the awesome vibes that make the city go off! (B)

What’s Included:

Day 4: Amsterdam to London (or end Amsterdam). Welcome 2014! This morning we make our way back to London where your tour ends on arrival. Or if you’re staying on in Amsterdam, your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

Code: WANY

See contiki.com/amsterdam for a full itinerary, all inclusions & ME Time optionals

3 nights twin or quad-share hotel accommodation 4 meals Tour Manager & Driver team Inclusions & sightseeing as detailed

Start London

Finish London

Twin C$ pp

Quad C$ pp

2013 Dec 29

Jan 1

515

470

* Prices above are twin-share or quad-

share. If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Start 8:00am in London or approx. 6:00pm in Amsterdam & end 8:00am in Amsterdam or approx. 6:30pm in London.

hogmanay

start & end in london or edinburgh

st. Patrick’s day

4 Days

From C$570pp* C$143 per day

From C$369pp* C$93 per day

start & end in london or dublin

CHOOSE TO STAY IN A HOTEL OR HOSTEL Visit contiki.com/dublin

Itinerary Day 1: London to Edinburgh (or meet in Edinburgh). Meet up with your Contiki team in London before heading to Edinburgh. Or meet us there! The Scottish know how to party & Edinburgh pulls out all the stops. We’ll take a city walking tour, then head to a local pub to let the fun begin. Day 2: New Year’s Eve in Edinburgh Enjoy a late start today. Stroll down Princes Street & the Royal Mile or tour Edinburgh’s famous Castle. You could have some fun on the Winter Wonderland rides, or give some haggis a try. Tonight get ready for the world’s biggest New Year party! (B)

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Visit contiki.com/hogmanay Day 3: Edinburgh Welcome 2014! Take the day to chill or explore, then get back out & party until the ‘wee’ hours. (B) Day 4: Edinburgh to London (or end Edinburgh). Chill or get some much needed sleep on the coach as your tour ends on arrival in London. Or if staying on in Edinburgh, your tour ends after breakfast. (B) Please note: Start Edinburgh option stays at a different hostel & does not include any coach transfers.

See contiki.com/hogmanay for a full itinerary, all inclusions & ME Time optionals.

NB: start Edinburgh trips do not include ME Time optionals.

What’s Included: 3 nights multi-share (up to 12 people) hostel accommodation 3 cooked breakfasts (B) Tour Manager Inclusions & sightseeing as detailed

Code: CCHO Start London

Finish London

Total cost C$ pp

2013 Dec 30

Jan 2

615

* Price above is multi-share & includes

the coach from London. Start in Edinburgh deduct C$45. Start 6:45am in London or approx. 5:00pm in Edinburgh & end 8:00am in Edinburgh or approx. 9:00pm in London.

Itinerary Day 1: London to Dublin (or meet in Dublin). Meet up with your Contiki team this morning in London (or join us later in Dublin). Dublin is the ultimate place to celebrate St. Patrick’s day. Tonight, get the party started with a night out on the town. Day 2: Dublin This morning we’ll show you the sights on our walking tour, topped off with a visit to the Guinness Storehouse, where you can try the ultimate Irish drop at the SkyBar, with its 360 degree city views. With a free afternoon, go local & explore, or head to the popular Temple Bar district & get amongst the buzzing pub vibes. (B)

What’s Included: 3 nights twin-share hotel accommodation OR 3 nights multi-share (up to 8 people) hostel accommodation (choice of en suite or shared facilities) 3 breakfasts (B) Tour Manager & Driver team Inclusions & sightseeing as detailed

Code: WWPH (Hotel) Day 3: Dublin Today is going to be epic, as you take part in Ireland’s biggest annual party, where locals & travellers take to the streets to celebrate like only the Irish can. With packed streets, singing, dancing & good times all day & all night, live it just like the locals! (B) Day 4: Dublin to London (or end Dublin). Chill or get some much needed sleep on the coach as your tour ends on arrival in London. Or if you’re staying on in Dublin, your tour ends after breakfast. (B) See contiki.com/dublin for a full itinerary, all inclusions & ME Time optionals

Start London 2013 Mar 15

Finish London

Twin C$ pp

Single C$ pp

Mar 18

580

869

* Prices above include the coach from London. Start in Dublin deduct C$70. Triple-share reduction of C$49. Start 6:45am in London or approx. 5:00pm in Dublin & end 10:00am in Dublin or approx. 8:00pm in London.

Code: WWPT (Hostel) Start London 2013 Mar 15

Finish London Mar 18

Shared En suite C$ pp C$ pp 439

475

* Prices above are multi-share & include the coach from London. Start in Dublin deduct C$70. Start 6:45am in London or approx. 5:00pm in Dublin & end 10:00am in Dublin or approx. 8:00pm in London. You will need to bring your own towel.

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Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know: What’s included? • Coach, train, air transfers & ferry transport as speciﬁed. • Accommodation, breakfast, lunch & evening meals as detailed under ‘What’s Included’ on tour pages & the Backstage Pass includes section. • Sightseeing as detailed on p.4 & in the itineraries on the tour pages. Unless speciﬁed, entrance fees are not included. • Experienced team as detailed on p.5 & on tour pages.

What’s not included? • Personal expense money. • Visas, personal insurance, medical fees. • Sightseeing, visits & entrance fees other than those speciﬁed on tour pages. • Paragliding, gondola rides, etc. • All other meals not speciﬁed under “What’s Included”. • Anything else not listed in the “What’s Included” section on itinerary pages .

included flights Flights as specified on individual tour itineraries are included as part of the price. As detailed within our Booking Conditions (p23) under ‘General’ we rely on international conventions regarding air travel & other transportation as specified. Through enrolment & payment for your tour you acknowledge & accept such. Individual electronic tickets may not be issued to you prior to travel due to the group nature of the air/flight booking. In such circumstances you acknowledge that by receipt of any applicable boarding pass &/or by boarding the aircraft you have accepted the airlines terms & conditions of travel & the application of all relevant International Conventions & applicable national & international law governing air transportation.

Where will I stay? SUPERIOR TOURS: Accommodation is in superior tourist class hotels, ships & trains. These are described on individual tour pages. On trains in Egypt, two people share a two-berth couchette & facilities are shared. Other train journeys are as detailed in individual itineraries. On overnight ferries, tours are provided with allocated seating on deck. Depending on the numbers & 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 our intention to use hotels of a similar standard & location, no liability can be accepted for any variation of either. Twin-share means 2 people sharing, either travelling together or as a twin-share same sex room match. Triple-share means 3 people sharing, either travelling together or as a triple-share same sex room match.

BUDGET TOURS: Your accommodation is a combination of hostels & hotels. Refer individual tour pages for details. On certain occasions alternative accommodations to those listed in this brochure may be used. Whilst it is our intention to use accommodation of a similar standard & location, no liability can be accepted for any variation of either.

SKI & BOARD HOLIDAYS: Both our ski & board packages stay at our Contiki Special Stopover, our Austrian Gasthof. Refer to p.19 for details.

FESTIVALS: Some tours offer ‘multi-share’ accomodation. These rooms maybe for up to 10 people with shared facilities & at times may be mixed gender.

Will I get more information? Upon receipt of ﬁnal payment, your tour documentation will be released 21 days prior to your departure. Make sure you visit contiki.com for our travellers guide. It’s packed full of essential info for your holiday. You’ll also receive a comprehensive day-by-day itinerary including

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full details & costs of all optional activities available on your tour. Your free Contiki document wallet* & luggage tag will be sent to you with your travel documents. The wallet is a safe place for your tickets & passport. * Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative travel accessory for the Contiki document wallet.

How much money do I need? You should be able to use debit & credit cards for most items. You’ll need to allow enough money to cover meals where not included (breakfast, lunch & dinner), souvenirs, shopping, drinks, ME Time optional excursions & activities, entrance fees to attractions & evening entertainment. It is advisable to start your tour with some cash in local currencies such as Euro, Swiss Franc & Great British Pounds.

me time Optional Activities WHEN DO I CHOOSE? Optionals are arranged & 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 & your Tour Manager can offer personal advice. Some activities are seasonal & weather dependent as well.

HOW DO I PAY? You pay on tour in cash (Euro, Swiss Francs, Great British Pounds or US Dollars only, depending on the activity), or by credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Amex & most debit cards.

Past traveller 5% discount Eligibility for this discount is based on clients having booked & travelled with Contiki (or one of our Travel Corporation sister brands, visit www. thetravelcorporation.com for details) within 5 years of their last tour. Clients must have completed a tour before they can redeem the discount on a subsequent tour booking. Only one discount can be redeemed per past traveller annually. A deposit must be received before the discount can be applied to the booking. It is not available on pre & post-tour accommodation rates & other selected products. The discount applies to brochured prices only & cannot be combined with any non-brochured special market promotions.

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

no compulsory tipping reward only excellence! Every country in the world has different tipping customs & in Europe, within service industries, tipping is common practice. Tipping is totally optional & only given if you feel the service has exceeded your expectations. If you think your Contiki Team have done an exceptional job then you may wish to tip them. This is entirely discretionary – it’s completely up to you. No compulsory tipping – reward only excellence!

Booking Security Contiki has been running tours for young people since 1962 & 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 Association of Canadian Travel Agents (ACTA), the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) and the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO).

Online check-in It is strongly recommended that you check in to your tour prior to departure at contiki.com/checkin. Checking in will save you time on your first day of tour, give you essential information & also ensure that Contiki can contact you in the unlikely event of any changes to your trip due to matters out of our control. For more information on how to get more before & after your tour see p.6.

How much luggage can I bring? On our tours, luggage is restricted to a maximum suitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29” x 20” x 10”) & 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 & heavier suitcases on tour. On Budget tours you’ll need a towel, unless otherwise indicated. On Ski holidays you may bring one pair of ski boots & skis or a snowboard. Any luggage over the restricted size or amount can be stored with Contiki in London at a small charge. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk & baggage insurance is strongly recommended.

Do I need visas? 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 local embassy to determine if you require visas & how to obtain them.

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. 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.

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, Russia, Belarus & Turkey. Depending on your nationality it may be possible to obtain visas for Egypt upon arrival – you should check before you depart for your tour.

IMPORTANT 1. Visas can take up to six weeks & a fee is normally charged. 2. Failure to obtain all necessary visas could cause you to miss part of your tour & will result in you incurring considerable expense & inconvenience. 3. It is better to apply for all visas before you leave home.

Do I need vaccinations? At the time this brochure went to press (June, 2013), 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.

Travel insurance Cancellation, unexpected medical expenses, injuries, theft, lost luggage or money can signiﬁcantly disrupt & ruin your holiday. Contiki very strongly recommends that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, evacuation & repatriation expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money & public liability before you travel. In some instances, you may not be accepted on a Contiki holiday unless you have arranged satisfactory insurance. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages & remedies against us arising from your participation in your holiday. For insurance details, please speak to your travel agent when you are booking your tour.

photography credits Photo Courtesy Lawrence Chan p.12 Meatballs & p.17 Strudel.

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 less than $2,000: $129 per person / Trips $2,000 or greater: $169 per person Note: Prices are subject to change without notice and subject to provincial sales tax, where applicable. 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 travelling 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 Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company, and Legacy General Insurance Company (Baggage Protection)* 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 http://ca.contiki.com/faq#Insurance 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 Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company, Markham, Ontario. Policy/certificate form series TAHC51000 and TAHC 52000. ** 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

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 of 18th March, 2013. 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 (June, 2013) 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 3 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. Any form of payment is accepted for the initial deposit of C$200 per person. 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 3 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. Please note that entry to another country may be refused even if the required information and travel documents are complete. 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.

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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, Visa Debit 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 passengers’ credit card billing address as well as the passengers 3-digit CVC2 code (MasterCard) or 3-digit CVV2 code (Visa & Visa Debit) or 4-digit CID code (American Express). 3. IF YOU CANCEL 3.1 If you cancel, your deposit will not be refunded nor can it be credited to any other booking. 3.2 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 tour commencement total price 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. 3.3 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 commencement date of these services, incur a 100% cancellation fee. 3.4 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent. 3.5 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$35 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$35 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, while Contiki Holiday’s tour manager and staff will do our best to accommodate passengers with special dietary needs or food allergies or restrictions, we cannot guarantee that all restaurants, accommodations or hotels will be able to adhere their special requests or meet their needs. 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 The Company strives to provide a safe, enjoyable and memorable travel experience for all passengers. The Company welcomes passengers with special needs or disabilities. However, please note the following: • Passengers are required to advise the Company, in advance, of any physical, medical or other special needs that require accommodation. • All guests must ensure they are medically and physically fit for travel. The Company may impose safety requirements necessary for the safe operation of the tour. The Company may also exclude an individual from participating in a tour or an activity if that individual’s participation poses a direct threat to health or safety. • The Company does not provide personal devices (such as wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature (such as pushing a wheelchair or assistance in eating, assisting with luggage, toileting or dressing,). A companion capable of providing such assistance must accompany any passenger who requires services of a personal nature. • The Company does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical attention will be provided by a local facility at the passenger’s expense. The Company is not responsible or liable for any losses or costs incurred as a result of medical services obtained while on tour, or for the quality of the care or services received. • Passengers should be aware some tours include rough terrain, extensive walking over cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, steps and locations & overnight accommodations which may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair. During the tour, the Company may make arrangements with carriers, hotels and other independent suppliers to provide travel services. These parties are independent

entities over which the Company has no control. Accommodations on international tours may differ from those in North America. The Company cannot guarantee disability access or accommodations for passengers traveling on international tours. • Passengers are required to carry their own luggage to the coach and also to their rooms, there may be times passengers are required to carry their luggage far distances & up many flights of stairs with no assistance. • The Company may, in its sole discretion, decline the booking of any passenger or remove any passenger who cannot comply or refuses to comply with the Company’s terms and conditions. The Company is not responsible for any costs incurred in the event a passenger is removed from a tour. Passengers agree not to hold the Company or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these terms and conditions. 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. We do not tolerate the possession or carriage of illegal or restricted substances (drugs). Furthermore you agree that your fellow travellers and any Contiki Representative has the right to travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their safety, well being or inappropriate 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 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 holiday before your departure as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of failing to obtain necessary visas. Any costs whatsoever regarding obtaining, replacing or changing visas whilst on tour (including accommodation, meals, flights and transfers incurred due to associated delays) are at your own expense 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, Guest Relations as soon as it is reasonably possible after the vacation. 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 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereof shall be subject to English Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing. 5.10.1 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. 5.10.2 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 Contiki very strongly recommends that you take out comprehensive insurance coverage for cancellation, personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and evacuation expenses before you travel on a Contiki holiday. We strongly recommend your insurance also covers cancellation, personal liability and loss of personal property. Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that you are going to be participating in. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. This should be arranged at the time of payment of the deposit and will, in certain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit or cancellation fees from the date of confirmation of your booking, as shown in the insurance policy. Contiki cannot be held responsible for your failure to take out appropriate insurance. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages and remedies which may be brought against us in respect of your participation in the holiday. Contiki offers a comprehensive package that can be tailor made to your vacation. A brief description of this coverage is shown on p.22. 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 making your booking. Please note there will be no travel insurance provided unless you request it from your Travel Agent and the payment is forwarded to Contiki. 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 conventions, national and international law, which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol & Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road & the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage & delay to passengers & luggage. Enrolment in & payment for a tour shall constitute agreement & acceptance by the passenger of the terms & conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company. 1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft, hotels or coaches. 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 third-parties, 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 Contiki Holidays 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 2013 to March 2014. 4. OPERATING COMPANIES The programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki Holidays Limited, Picquet House, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with the exception of the England & Scotland tour described on p.10, the 3 & 5 day London Explorer packages described on p.20 & Hogmanay & St Patrick’s Day tours described on p.21 all of which are operated by Contiki Travel (UK) Ltd. This brochure was published in June 2013 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.

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How to book

Call contiki or visit your travel agent contiki holidays 33 Kern Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3B 1S9.

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

Tel: (416) 932 9377 Web: contiki.com

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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. • 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 3 days. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. • Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send your travel agent confirmation of the details of the booking. • You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contiki through your travel agent not less than 45 days before the departure, or at the time of booking if less than 45 days before departure. • We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchers and detailed information about your holiday. Travel Agents can also book online at contiki.com. IMPORTANT: By paying the C$200 deposit per person per tour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Booking Conditions as set out on p.23, which make up the contract between you and Contiki.

Groups & special interest tours Whether you’re looking to organize a group tour to Europe, North America, Central America, Latin America, Asia, Australia or New Zealand then please have a look at the huge range of tours in our brochure. It is more than likely that at least one of our itineraries will fit perfectly. If you’re looking for something completely different for your school, university or club then just ask. We’ve been designing and operating outstanding special tours for years. Visit: groups@contiki.ca Tel: 1 877 262 8503 DRIVEN BY SERVICE

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