Contiki Holidays Europe Winter eBrochure 2014-15 (CAD)

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Europe 2014-2015

Autumn, winter, Spring Including Snowboarding, Skiing & Festivals

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You’re only young once & now is the time to make every moment count. What better way to start than taking in the sights, history & culture of Europe & having a whole lot of fun along the way? Travelling in Winter, Autumn or Spring means you can escape the crowds & fully immerse yourself in the local flavour Europe has to offer. Life is there to be lived. Make sure you look back with #noregrets.

“ACTION EXPRESSES PRIORITIES” - Gandhi. It’s easy to believe in things, but much harder to live them. They’re not just words we say, they’re words we live by: Make every moment count. You only get one shot at life, but if you do it right, that’s all you’ll need. We’re about people, not things. It’s people’s individuality, diversity & a little bit of craziness that makes the World go round.

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Life’s an adventure. Push yourself – you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve.

Do things with passion. Life isn’t just there to be lived; it’s there to be loved.

Be young & stay that way, no matter what your age. Always see the World through youthful eyes.

Tread lightly, respect our World & its inhabitants. Walk around the World, not over it.

Challenge everything. Disregard what seems impossible. Embrace change.

Be part of the story. Don’t sit on the sidelines – get involved & make your mark.

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WHO WE ARE, what we do & WHERE WE GO Make every moment count #NOREGRETS Your Backstage Pass to Europe More Included ME Time (Free time) Where you stay Getting Around Food with Contiki Do things with Passion (Our Team) Save with Contiki Tread lightly

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SUPERIOR MULTI-COUNTRY TRIPS European Magic European Vista European Discovery Winter Wanderer European Encounter European Inspiration

DAYS 10 22 13 25 17 20

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SUPERIOR IN-DEPTH REGIONAL England & Scotland 9 Italian Espresso 8 Simply Italy 12 Mediterranean Highlights 13 Spanish Spree 14 Egypt & The Nile 8 Berlin & Prague + Vienna 9 Berlin & Prague 7 Vienna & Budapest 5 Berlin to Budapest 11 London & Paris 7 London & Paris + Paris 9 London & Paris + Amsterdam 9 London & Paris + Rome 10

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BUDGET MULTI-COUNTRY European Trail Eastern Rocker Eastern Trail Western Rocker Trail to Rome Trail to London

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Ski/Board Austria 1/2 weeks London Explorer 3/5 Christmas trips 4 NYE in Paris & Amsterdam 4 Hogmanay in Edinburgh 4/5 St. Patricks Day in Dublin 4

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Got a question? Booking Conditions Contiki around the World How to book

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FESTIVALS & EVENTS

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What’s a Backstage Pass? unparalleled service & exclusive access to all that Europe has to offer. And that’s what you’LL get with Contiki’s s backstage pass. it t’s a combination of these 5 exclusiv ves that come together to turn an ordinary trip p into the adventure of a lifetim me. Best of all, it’s free & comes included with every trip.

exclusive team On every trip, you get your own dedicated & passionate Tour Manager & Driver team, who will bring Europe to life, and take care of all the hassle you don’t want to deal with. From finding the hotel to navigating the streets, to packing the coach & unloading bags, leave the hard stuff to them & concentrate on what you came to do. Have the BEST experience possible. Our team live and breathe “local Europe,” so if you want to get off the beaten path, they can give you the inside track on what to do & where to go – all you have to do is ask! Add to this our exclusive On-Site team at our Austrian Gasthof on our ski & board trips, and it’s not hard to see that we have local knowledge totally covered!

EXCLUSIVE inclusions We know Europe, and after 53 epic years of showing young explorers Europe, no other company gives you better access to the things you have to see & experience. The blockbuster sights like the Eiffel Tower are included (and…we’ll even help you skip the queues!). We’ll also get you to the places that only a local “in-the-know” can. Plus, we get you there in style, with WiFi available on our coaches & most of the places we stay. We know all the ins & outs, and we’ve got expert connections in every single destination. See p.6 for a taste of the inclusions that you can experience, all included, as part of our exclusive Backstage Pass to Europe.

WORDS WE LIVE BY: Without a healthy disregard for the impossible we would be just another travel

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PASS TO EUROPE

exclusive accommodations s Our trips in Autumn, Winter & Spring are all hotels, every single night – for comfort that our travellers love. And our Budget trips are a cool blend of hotels & hostels to keep things just as diverse as our awesome destinations. They’re more than just a place to unpack your bags & catch a quick nap, our accommodations are truly part of the Contiki experience. We even have our very own authentic Gasthof (traditional guest house) nestled amongst the hills of the Austrian Alps, which is exclusive to our Ski & Board Austria trips. It even includes our very own Contiki on-site team. It’s just another way that travelling with Contiki is all about making it count.

EXCLUSIVE FO FOOD O We’re a bunch of foodies, so we know how key it is to try those exciting new flavours when you travel. By night, experience the regional tastes you’ve come to try. From traditional goulash in Budapest, to mouthwatering pans of paella in Spain, our included dinners feature the best in regional cuisine served up by some of our favourite local European restaurants. And we include ALL breakfasts on our trips. Because let’s face it, that extra half hour should be spent sleeping, not looking for breakfast! And we don’t believe in our travellers cutting their day short for a tasteless generic snack, so we keep lunches free, so you can keep exploring & try what you want, when you want. See p.9 for more.

exclusive OPTIONS It’s your trip – and your time. That’s why with us you have the freedom to explore at your leisure, discover on your own, or just kick back & soak it all in. It’s called ME Time, and it’s all about you. From bungy jumping in the Swiss Alps, to catching an authentic Mozart concert in Vienna, we offer a ton of exclusive optional extras that are guaranteed to make your time, ME Time. Or if you would prefer to just sit back & soak up the scene, explore the streets or shop, then that’s cool too! See p.7 for some inspiration on what you could be getting up to.

company, and that’s nowhere near good enough for us. That’s why we challenge everything.

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We don’t believe in char rging our travellers extra for the essentials & other uniique experiences that are must-see’s & must-do’s in Europe e. So we include these as part of our Backstage Pass to Europe. Here’s just a taste of what you can experience on our trips, all included. paris pa • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour • Try real Champagne & escargot • Check out Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower

Rome • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Authentic Pizza making demonstration & feast! • See the cities iconic sights like the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, the Colosseum & St. Peter’s Basilica

BARCELONA • Guided walking tour of the Gothic Quarter • See the iconic Sagrada Familia, the 1992 Olympic complex & experience La Ramblas

BERLIN • Get up close to the famous artwork on the Berlin Wall & experience the moving memorials around the city • See the site of Checkpoint Charlie

MONACO FLORENCE • Locally Guided walking tour of the city • Authentic Florentine leather demonstration

BUDAPEST • Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace, the Church of the St. Matthias & Fishermans Bastion

AMSTERDAM • Visit a cheese & clog makers house

PISA • See the astounding Leaning Tower!

• Visit a Monte Carlo casino & see the Royal Palace, once home to Grace Kelly

PRAGUE • Locally guided bike ride of the city • Visit the Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock, Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square

VENICE • Private boat ride through the iconic canals • Experience all the sights from St. Mark’s Square & the Doge’s Palace to the Bridge of Sighs

Plus many more experiences every single day of your trip. Plus your included team to help you discover even more. See the trip pages & visit contiki.com for even more detail on what you could be getting up to, all included.

WORDS WE LIVE BY: We get one shot at life, that’s why we always make every moment count.

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BACKSTAGE

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ME Time = the freedom to do what you want, when you want. Freedom to choose, especially when you travel, is important & the only thing fixed on our trips is your next epic destination. We know our travellers have boxes they want to tick, so adrenaline junkies, people looking for a culture fix, foodies looking for inspiration or those just wanting to sit back or shop, will always get their fix. We’ve been around for over 53 years, and through our amazing connections throughout Europe, we’ve lined up an endless list of incredible experiences, with great prices you wouldn’t otherwise get without a friend in the know. From bobsledding or paragliding, to Italian cooking classes, the Moulin Rouge or gondola rides in Venice - our experiences are unique to the incredible destinations. It’s exactly what making it count is all about.

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WORDS WE LIVE BY: At Contiki, we are young. Being young is treating every day as a chance to live life out loud, utterly & completely.

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WiFi & ELECTRICAL OUTLETS

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PASS TO EUROPE · All breakfasts included · Eat local with many authentic local dinners included too With breakfast included, there’s no rushing out first thing in the morning to find something to fuel your day, especially during the colder months! We ensure each day you re-charge on coffee, cereal, pastries & in many spots, lots of cooked breakfasts too! By night, we make sure you eat local at some of our favourite local spots, for the authentic regional food & drinks you’ve just got to try.

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4 WAYS TO

SAVE 1. Pay early & save more Book & pay early for the best deal on your trip & airfare. Don’t miss out as these discounts are subject to availability & may be withdrawn. Check contiki.com for the latest availability.

#1 SAVE UP TO C$305* #2 SAVE UP TO C$200*

Pay in full on or before 29th July 2014 & save up to 7.5%

CONTIKI PART PAY

Pay in full on or before 9th September 2014 & save up to 5%

Let others help fund your trip! Got an upcoming birthday, graduation or special event? Once you’ve booked, register your trip online & share with your family & friends to help fund your adventure.

2. Travelling Again Travelled with us or one of our sister companies before? Welcome back to the family with a 5% discount. See p.26 for more.

3. two or More Trips Keep exploring! Book 2 Contiki trips, 7 days or longer at the same time & get C$50 off your second booking.

4. Book with Friends More is merrier! Book with 4 or more friends & everyone saves 5%, 7 or more everyone saves 7.5%, 10 or more everyone saves 10% or invite a lucky 11th friend for free.

You can also use Part Pay to make payments yourself, allowing you to pay off your trip over time.

The facts: All these discounts apply to the land portion of you trip price only. (This excludes taxes, included flight costs, extra accommodations, any applicable food funds for our Winter Budget trips & optional activities. Your trip price does not include the costs of international flights to / from Europe that start or end your trip). You can combine loyalty discounts (‘Travelling Again’), group discounts (‘Book with Friends’), multi-trip discounts (‘2 or more’) & early payment (‘Pay Early’) discounts on trips of 7 days or longer. Pay Early savings do not apply to bookings made within 45 days of trip departure & are not combinable with Last Minute Deals. Group discounts (‘Book with Friends’) are available on all trips. * Pay early savings of C$305 & C$200 based on Winter Wanderer p.12.

LIGHTLY

...is about a way of life that respects people and our planet. we want to walk you guys around the world, not over it. to check out our projects and partners visit contiki.com/contiki cares to follow our journey.

CONTIKI CHANNELS A SIZeABLE PORTION OF ITS ENERGY INTO SUPPORTING THE WORLD’S OCEANS We do this not only because we are deeply obsessed with all things salt, sun & summer, but also because protecting oceans has a domino effect on the entire eco-system of the planet, from the forests to the deserts & everything in between. It’s about taking care of all the unique & colourful places that continue to mesmerise generations of Contiki travellers. Over the last

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4 years, Contiki has worked on the ground in Mexico protecting the Mesoamerican Reef, encouraged citizen science in the Galapagos Islands in partnership with our friends Sharks Count, and partnered with the Sea Turtle Conservancy in Costa Rica to help protect Leatherback turtles. Find out more about these projects at contiki.com/contikcares.

treadright foundation. We’re founding partners of the TreadRight Foundation. Contiki believes that we have a responsibility to create memorable travel experiences without putting tourism destinations at risk. TreadRight supports projects that encourage the development of tourism by encouraging initiatives

which benefit a destination’s environment, natural & cultural heritage & community. In partnership with TreadRight, Contiki continues to work with Céline Cousteau & the MAR Leaders, now for the second year. To learn more please visit www.treadright.org.

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more autumn winter & Spring For full itineraries & info on these trips, see our Europe Summer brochure. Visit contiki.com/europe for more.

EUROPEAN MAGIC 10 Days 8 countries

How much & when Start London

NETHERLANDS

1 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

Wales

Dover Calais

1 RHINE VALLEY

BELGIUM

Czech Rep Valley of the Somme

FRANCE

PARIS 2

MUNICH 1 AUSTRIA

Burgundy Region

SWITZ

Innsbruck

1 LUCERNE Brenner Pass Swiss Alps

Visit contiki.com/magic

Lake Como

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

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Finish Paris or London

Total Cost C$ pp*

Oct Oct Oct Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

17 Oct 26 24 Nov 2 31 Nov 9 28 Dec 7 5 Dec 14 12 Dec 21 19 Dec 28 27 ● Jan 5 29 ■ Jan 7 31 Jan 9

1665 1665 1625 1625 1625 1625 1675 1675 1675 1675

Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar

9 23 6 ✜ 20 6 13 20

Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar

1675 1585 1585 1585 1585 1615 1615

2

ITALY

Day 5: Munich to Venice. (B,D) See the Golden Roof, Royal Palace & Olympic Ski Jump in Innsbruck Day 6: Venice. (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Sq. See Venice’s canals & gondolas M Gondola ride along the canals Day 7: Venice to Lucerne. (B,D) See the Wooden Chapel Bridge Scenic Alpine drive Day 8: Lucerne to Paris. (B,D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs- Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral

Day 9: Paris. (B) Visit a French perfumery M Cabaret show & dinner Day 10: End Paris or London. (B)

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For full details &

ME Time optionals

see contiki.com/magic

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 roommate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$425 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am in London & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Years Eve in Venice. ■ Spend New Years Eve in Rhine Valley. ✜ This trip 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.

SAVE

pay early & save up to C$125. See p.10 for details

EURO OPEAN A VISTA NORTH SEA

Start London

Dover

From C$3229pp* C$147 per day

Rhine Valley BELGIUM

1 RHINE VALLEY

PRAGUE 2

Valley of the Somme

CZECH REP Dachau

2 PARIS

VIENNA

MUNICH 1 Burgundy Region

2

SWITZ

AUSTRIA Brenner Pass

Swiss Alps ITALY

2 VENICE

Apennine Mountains Barberino (Designer outlet mall)

Pisa Monaco

1

Visit contiki.com/vista

1

Places visited 2 FRENCH Nightstops RIVIERA Optional end city Featured Hotel night

2 FLORENCE

ADRIATIC SEA

2 ROME Vatican City

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Arrive London. Day 2: London to Paris. (D) Day 3: Paris. (B) Day 4: Paris to Lucerne. (B,D) Day 5: Lucerne. (B,D)

amsterdam

Day 6: Lucerne to French Riviera. (B,D) Day 7: French Riviera. (B) Day 8: French Riviera to Florence. (B,D) Day 9: Florence. (B) Day 10: Florence to Rome. (B,D) Day 11: Rome. (B) Day 12: Rome to Venice. (B,D) Day 13: Venice. (B) Day 14: Venice to Munich. (B) Day 15: Munich to Vienna. Contiki Feature Hotel (B,D) Day 16: Vienna. Contiki Feature Hotel (B)

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Total Cost C$ pp*

Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan Jan

3389 3389 3325 3325 3325 3325 3325 3425 3425 3425

Start London

Finish Ams’dam or London

Total Cost C$ pp*

Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

17 24 31 21 28 5 12 14 16 21

2014

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7 14 21 12 19 26 2 4 6 11

Dec 28 ✱ Jan 18 Dec 30 Jan 20

3425 3425

2015 Jan 4 Jan 16 Jan 23 ✜ Feb 20 Mar 13 Mar 20

3425 3425 3229 3229 3295 3295

Jan Feb Feb Mar Apr Apr

25 6 13 13 3 10

2 LUCERNE

FRANCE

paris

Finish Ams’dam or London

2014

GERMANY

Ruhr Valley

London 1 Calais

• Locally guided walking tour of Munich’s famous landmarks • Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour & head to the top of the Eiffel Tower Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

5

World Heritage sites visited

superior

NETHERLANDS

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLISH CHANNEL

Exclusive inclusions

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWHT

Edam

ENGLAND

9 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 13 meals An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets for charging Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings

rhine valley

How much & when

22 Days 11 countries

Incuded in your trip price: 9 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

18 1 15 1 15 22 29

VENICE

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Arrive London. Day 2: London to Amsterdam. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam by night M Evening canal boat cruise Day 3: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley. (B,D) Drive along the Rhine River M Wine tasting Day 4: Rhine Valley to Munich. (B) Learn how beer steins are crafted See the Lorelei Rock See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall

Start London

2015

2014

ENGLISH CHANNEL

1

Total Cost C$ pp*

Ruhr Valley

London 1

venice

Finish Paris or London

GERMANY

superior backstage pass

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWHH

From C$1585pp* C$159 per day

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paris

Day 17: Vienna to Prague. (B,D) Day 18: Prague. (B) Day 19: Prague to Rhine Valley. (B,D)

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 roommate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$865 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am in London & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Years Eve in Amsterdam. ■ Spend New Years Eve in Prague. ▲ Spend New Years Eve in Vienna. ◆ Spend New Years Eve in Rome. ✱ Spend New Years Eve in Lucerne. ✜ This trip will be in Venice during the Carnival. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For travel insurance see p.26.

SAVE

pay early & save up to C$255. See p.10 for details

Day 20: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam. (B,D) Day 21: Amsterdam. (B) Day 22: End Amsterdam or London. (B)

For all inclusions,

ME Time optionals

backstage pass Incuded in your trip price: 21 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

2 nights Feature Hotel & 19 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 31 meals An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings Exclusive inclusions • ‘Paris by Night’ tour & head to the top of the Eiffel Tower • Walking tour of Florence • Rome sightseeing tour • Gelato in Rome - our treat • Italian trattoria feast • Private boat in Venice • Wine tasting in Rhine Valley Plus more

12

World Heritage sites visited

& full itinerary see contiki.com/vista

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more autumn winter & Spring For full itineraries & info on these trips, see our Europe Summer brochure. Visit contiki.com/europe for more.

EUROPEA AN DISCOVERY VERY RY 13 Days 9 countries

Ruhr Valley

London 1

GERMANY

RHINE 1 BELGIUM

Start London

Valley of the Somme

LUCERNE

1 INNSBRUCK

8

AUSTRIA

1 Swiss Alps

Brenner Pass

VENICE

Lake Como

1

Apennine Mountains

FLORENCE 1 ITALY ADRIATIC SEA MEDITERRANEAN SEA

ROME 1

Visit contiki.com/discovery

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

2 ROME Vatican City

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Arrive London. Day 2: London to Amsterdam. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam by night M Evening canal boat cruise Day 3: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley. (B,D) Drive along the Rhine River Day 4: Rhine Valley to Munich. (B) Learn how beer steins are crafted See the Lorelei Rock See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall Day 5: Munich to Innsbruck. (B,D)

• Munich walking tour • Private boat in Venice • Rome sightseeing tour • Gelato in Rome – our treat • Walking tour of Florence • ‘Paris by Night’ tour & head to the top of the Eiffel Tower Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

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World Heritage sites visited

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See the Royal Palace & more Day 6: 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 Sq. M Gondola ride along the canals Day 7: Venice to Rome. (B,D) See the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain & more See St. Peter’s Basilica Day 8: Rome. (B) M Guided tour of Vatican Museums Day 9: Rome to Florence. (B) See the Duomo, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry & more

Florentine leather craft demo

M Nightclub entry & one drink

Day 10: Florence to Lucerne. (B) See the Wooden Chapel Bridge & Lion Monument Day 11: Lucerne to Paris. (B,D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, ChampsÉlysées & Notre Dame Cathedral Day 12: Paris. (B) M Cabaret show & dinner Day 13: End Paris or London. (B)

• •

For all inclusions,

ME Time optionals

WINTER WANDERER R

Dover Rhine Valley

Calais

24 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

ENGLISH CHANNEL

2 PRAGUE

GERMANY

VIENNA 2

2 PARIS

MUNICH 1 Mauthausen

Burgundy Region

AUSTRIA

SWITZ

FRANCE

2 LUCERNE ITALY

Pisa Monaco

Dolomite Mountains

2 VENICE

1 FLORENCE

2 FRENCH RIVIERA

Pyrenees Mountains

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

2 BARCELONA

ROME 1

Visit contiki.com/wanderer

Exclusive inclusions

ADRIATIC SEA

• ‘Paris by Night’ tour & head to the top of the Eiffel Tower • Walking tour of Florence • Rome sightseeing tour • Private boat in Venice • Visit Mauthausen memorial Plus more

13

World Heritage sites visited

12-13 Disc_Wand_Enc_Insp_CAD.indd 2

2 ROME Vatican City

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Arrive London. Day 2: London to Paris. (D) Day 3: Paris. (B) Day 4: Paris to Lucerne. (B,D) Day 5: Lucerne. (B,D) Day 6: Lucerne to Lyon. (B,D) Day 7: Lyon to Barcelona. (B,D) Day 8: Barcelona. (B) Day 9: Barcelona to French Riviera. (B,D) Day 10: French Riviera. (B) Day 11: French Riviera to Florence. (B) Day 12: Florence to Rome. (B,D)

2165 2165 2165 2165 2125 2125 2125 2125 2125 2125 2125 2125 2185 2185 2185 2185 2185 2185

2014 Dec 26 ◆ Jan 7 Dec 28 ✱ Jan 9 Dec 30 Jan 11

2185 2185 2185

2015 Jan 3 Jan 5 Jan 10 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 2 ✜ Feb 9 ✜ Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 2 Mar 9 Mar 16 Mar 23

2185 2185 2185 2065 2065 2065 2065 2065 2065 2065 2065 2105 2105

Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar Apr

15 17 22 31 7 14 21 28 7 14 21 28 4

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 roommate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$555 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am in London & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Years Eve in Paris. ■ Spend New Years Eve in Lucerne. ▲ Spend New Years Eve in Rome. ◆ Spend New Years Eve in Venice. ✱ Spend New Years Eve in Munich. ✜ This trip will be in Venice during the Carnival.

SAVE

Start London

CZECH REP

SPAIN

24 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 35 meals An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings

Total Cost C$ pp*

pay early & save up to C$160. See p.10 for details

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWHL

Dresden

BELGIUM

LYON 1

From C$3855pp* C$155 per day

Incuded in your trip price:

Finish Paris or London

How much & when

BERLIN 2

NETHERLANDS

Valley of the Somme

backstage pass

Start London

2 AMSTERDAM Ruhr Valley

London 1

2014 Oct 15 Oct 27 Oct 17 Oct 29 Oct 20 Nov 1 Oct 27 Nov 8 Nov 3 Nov 15 Nov 17 Nov 29 Nov 22 Dec 4 Nov 29 Dec 11 Dec 1 Dec 13 Dec 6 Dec 18 Dec 8 Dec 20 Dec 12 Dec 24 Dec 14 Dec 26 Dec 16 Dec 28 Dec 18 Dec 30 Dec 20 ● Jan 1 Dec 22 ■ Jan 3 Dec 24 ▲ Jan 5

& full itinerary see contiki.com/discovery

NORTH SEA

ENGLAND

25 Days 12 countries

Total Cost C$ pp*

MUNICH 1 Burgundy Region

FRANCE

Exclusive inclusions

Finish Paris or London

2 PARIS

SWITZ

12 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 16 meals An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets for charging Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWHW

VALLEY

ENGLISH CHANNEL

From C$2065pp* C$159 per day

12 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

How much & when

1 AMSTERDAM

Dover Calais

Incuded in your trip price:

NETHERLANDS

NORTH SEA

ENGLAND

Day 13: Rome. (B) Day 14: Rome to Venice. (B,D) Day 15: Venice. (B) Day 16: Venice to Vienna. (B) Day 17: Vienna. (B,D) Day 18: Vienna to Munich. (B) Day 19: Munich to Prague. (B,D) Day 20: Prague. (B) Day 21: Prague to Berlin. (B,D) Day 22: Berlin. (B) Day 23: Berlin to Amsterdam. (B,D) Day 24: Amsterdam. (B)

Day 25: End Amsterdam or London. (B) For all inclusions,

ME Time optionals

& full itinerary see contiki.com/wanderer

AMSTERDAM

2014 Oct 14 Oct 16 Oct 23 Oct 30 Nov 6 Nov 13 Nov 18 Nov 20 Nov 25 Nov 27 Dec 2 Dec 4 Dec 7 Dec 9 Dec 11 Dec 13 Dec 14 Dec 16 Dec 18 Dec 20 Dec 22

● ■ ▲ ✦ ◆ ✱ ✝ ✚

Finish Ams’dam or London

Total Cost C$ pp*

Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan

4039 4039 4039 4039 3969 3969 3969 3969 3969 3969 3969 3969 3969 3969 3969 3969 4085 4085 4085 4085 4085

7 9 16 23 30 7 12 14 19 21 26 28 31 2 4 6 7 9 11 13 15

Start London

Finish Ams’dam or London

Total Cost C$ pp*

Jan Jan Jan Jan

17 19 21 23

4085 4085 4085 4085

2015 Jan 1 Jan 25 Jan 3 Jan 27 Jan 5 Jan 29 Jan 8 Feb 1 Jan 15 Feb 8 Jan 20 Feb 13 Jan 22 Feb 15 Jan 29 ✜ Feb 22 Feb 5 Mar 1 Feb 19 Mar 15 Feb 26 Mar 22 Mar 5 Mar 29 Mar 12 Apr 5 Mar 19 Apr 12

4085 4085 4085 4085 4085 3855 3855 3855 3855 3855 3855 3855 3929 3929

2014 Dec 24 Dec 26 Dec 28 Dec 30

▼ ★ ◗ ✤

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 roommate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$1025 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am in London & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG airport or approx. 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 Munich. ◆ 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 the French Riviera. ▼ Spend New Year’s Eve in Barcelona. ★ Spend New Year’s Eve in Lyon. ◗ Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ✤ Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ✜ This trip will be in Venice during the Carnival..

SAVE

pay early & save up to C$305. See p.10 for details

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12 | 13

EUROPEAN E ENCO OU UNTER NTER NT

How much & when

NETHERLANDS

Edam

17 Days 11 countries

Start London

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

GERMANY

Ruhr Valley

London 1 Dover

VALLEY

BELGIUM

Valley of the Somme

2 PARIS AUSTRIA Burgundy Region

SWITZ

FRANCE

Liechtenstein

1 INNSBRUCK

LUCERNE 2 Brenner Pass

Swiss Alps

LYON 1

ITALY

FLORENCE

Monaco

2

1 VENICE

1

Pisa

Avignon

ADRIATIC SEA

FRENCH RIVIERA

LUCERNE 1

Visit contiki.com/encounter

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

2 ROME Vatican City

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

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

•• • ••

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost C$ pp*

Start London

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost C$ pp*

1 RHINE

Calais ENGLISH CHANNEL

From C$2565pp* C$151per day

SUPERIOR

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWHZ

NORTH SEA

Day 10: Rome. (B) M Guided tour of Vatican Museums Day 11: 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 12: Florence to French Riviera. (B) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa See the Royal Palace, Monaco Visit a Monte Carlo casino Day 13: French Riviera. (B,D) Day 14: French Riviera to Lyon. (B,D) Visit a French perfumery

Day 6: Lucerne. (B) Day 7: Lucerne to Innsbruck. (B,D) Visit Vaduz, See the Royal Palace, Olympic Ski Jump & more in Innsbruck Day 8: 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 Sq. M Gondola ride along the canals Day 9: Venice to Rome. (B,D) See the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & more See St. Peter’s Basilica

•• • ••

• • •• •

• •

2014 Oct 17 Nov Oct 24 Nov Nov 7 Nov Nov 21 Dec Nov 28 Dec Dec 2 Dec Dec 9 Dec Dec 11 Dec Dec 17 ● Jan Dec 21 ■ Jan

2 9 23 7 14 18 25 27 2 6

2695 2695 2645 2645 2645 2645 2645 2645 2715 2715

2014 Dec 27 ▲ Jan 12 Dec 29 ◆ Jan 14

2715 2715

2015 Jan 2 Jan 23 Jan 30 ✜ Feb 20 Feb 27 Mar 20

2715 2565 2565 2565 2565 2615

Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Apr

18 8 15 8 15 5

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 roommate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$685 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am in London & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Years Eve in Paris. ■ Spend New Years Eve in Florence. ▲ Spend New Years Eve in Lucerne. ◆ Spend New Years Eve in Amsterdam. ✜ This trip will be in Venice during the Carnival. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals.

SAVE

pay early & save up to C$200. See p.10 for details

• • •

Visit Avignon & see the Papal Palace Day 15: Lyon to Paris. (B,D) See Chablis & Burgundy vineyards See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral

Day 16: Paris. (B) M Cabaret show & dinner Day 17: End Paris or London. (B) For full details &

London 1

Dover Calais

Dresden Rhine Valley

BELGIUM

2 PRAGUE

GERMANY

From C$2955pp* C$148 per day

CZECH REP

Valley of the Somme Dachau

PARIS 2

MUNICH 2

AUSTRIA

Burgundy Region

Tyrol

SWITZ

2 LUCERNE

FRANCE Swiss Alps

Brenner Pass Lake Como

Pisa

Chianti Region

MUNICH 1

Visit contiki.com/inspiration

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

Day 2: London to Amsterdam. (D) Day 3: Amsterdam. (B) Day 4: Amsterdam to Berlin. (B,D) Day 5: Berlin. (B) Day 6: Berlin to Prague. (B,D) Day 7: Prague. (B) Day 8: Prague to Munich. (B) Day 9: Munich. (B,D)

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

Day 10: Munich to Venice. (B,D) Day 11: Venice. (B) Day 12: Venice to Rome. (B,D)

12-13 Disc_Wand_Enc_Insp_CAD.indd 3

For full details &

ME Time optionals

see contiki.com/ inspiration

ITALY ADRIATIC SEA

2 ROME Vatican City

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Arrive London.

2 VENICE

2 FLORENCE

PARIS

Exclusive inclusions • Wine tasting in Rhine Valley • Private boat in Venice • Rome sightseeing tour • Italian trattoria feast • Walking tour of Florence • ‘Paris by Night’ tour & head to the top of the Eiffel Tower Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

10

World Heritage sites visited

SUPERIOR

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWAP Start London

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost C$ pp*

Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan

3099 3099 3099 3045 3045 3045 3045 3045 3045 3129 3129 3129 3129 3129 3129

Start London

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost C$ pp*

2014

2014

Ruhr Valley

16 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 23 meals An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets for charging Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings

Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

14 19 26 2 16 23 30 7 12 14 16 19 21 24 26

● ■ ▲ ✦ ◆ ✱

2 7 14 21 5 12 19 26 31 2 4 7 9 12 14

Dec 28 ✝ Jan 16 Dec 30 ✚ Jan 18

3129 3129

Incuded in your trip price:

2015 Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar

2 4 6 11 18 25 8 1 8 15 22

Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Apr Apr

21 23 25 30 6 13 27 20 27 3 10

3129 3129 3129 3129 2955 2955 2955 2955 2955 3015 3015

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 roommate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$789 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am in London & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ✦ Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. ◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Munich. ✱ Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. ✝ Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ✚ Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. 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.26.

SAVE

backstage pass

pay early & save up to C$230. See p.10 for details

19 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

easypace

2

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

16 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

see contiki.com/ encounter

BERLIN

NETHERLANDS Edam

20 Days 10 countries

Incuded in your trip price:

ME Time optionals

How much & when

EURO OPEAN E N IINSPIRATIO ATI AT T ON

backstage pass

2 nights Feature Hotel & 17 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 27 meals An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets for charging Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings Exclusive inclusions • Private boat in Venice • Rome sightseeing tour • Wine tasting in Tuscany • Walking tour of Florence • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour & head to the top of the Eiffel Tower Plus more

10

World Heritage sites visited

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more autumn winter & Spring For full itineraries & info on these trips, see our Europe Summer brochure. Visit contiki.com/europe for more.

ENGLAND D & SCOTLA AND Loch Ness

SCOTLAND

GLASGOW 1

8 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

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

Exclusive inclusions • Follow in the footsteps of The Beatles on our locally guided Magical Mystery Tour • Traditional English roast dinner in a local pub • Spot ‘Nessie’ on a boat cruise of stunning Loch Ness Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

From C$1399pp* C$156 per day

World Heritage sites visited

Start London

Northumberland National Park Gretna Green

Finish London

Total Cost C$ pp*

Oct Dec Dec Jan

1475 1445 1485 1485

NORTH SEA

1

1 YORK LIVERPOOL 1

Oct Dec Dec Dec

ENGLAND

Wales

London 1

THE HIGHLANDS

Visit contiki.com/england-scotland

Places visited Nightstops

1

ENGLISH CHANNEL

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 2: London to Liverpool. (D) Beatles tour in Liverpool

Day 3: Liverpool to York. (B,D) Guided walking tour of York See York Minster M Evening ‘Ghost Walk’ Day 4: York to Edinburgh. (B) Entrance to Gretna Green Museum Driving city tour to see Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile & more M Dinner with haggis & bagpipes

Finish London

Total Cost C$ pp*

Jan 10 Feb 13 Mar 14

1485 1399 1399

2015

2014

Day 1: Arrive London.

Start London

Lake district

IRISH SEA

• •• • • •

4

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWBR

2 EDINBURGH

Day 7: Scottish Highlands to Glasgow. (B) See Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis See George Square & the Glasgow City Chambers Day 8: Glasgow to Lake District. (B) Day 9: Lake District to London. (B) Visit Bowness & see Lake Windermere

• •

For all inclusions,

ME Time optionals

& full itinerary see contiki.com/ england-scotland

Day 6: Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands. (B,D)

25 13 27 4

Jan 2 Feb 5 Mar 6

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 roommate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$379 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:30am in London & ends approx. 6:00pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Edinburgh.

SAVE

Day 5: Edinburgh. (B,D)

17 5 19 27 ●

pay early & save up to C$110. See p.10 for details

Grab a great value day trip to Stonehenge, Bath or beautiful Windsor Castle. It’s easy: book on arrival at Contiki’s Basement. Visit contiki.com/ day-trips

day trips

Incuded in your trip price:

How much & when

St. Andrews

london

backstage pass

9 Days 2 countries

1 SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

How much & when

easypace

ITALIAN ESPR RESSO O backstage pass Incuded in your trip price: 7 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

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

Exclusive inclusions • Rome sightseeing tour • Locally guided tour of the Vatican Museums • Walking tour of Florence • Wine tasting in Tuscany • Private boat in Venice • Local dining experiences Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

6

World Heritage sites visited

14-15 Eng_Espr_Italy_Med_CAD.indd 2

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWHI Start Rome

8 Days 2 countries

Barberino (Designer outlet mall) Pisa

3 FLORENCE

Chianti Region

ADRIATIC SEA

Apennine Mountains San Gimignano

ITALY

ROME 1

Visit contiki.com/espresso

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

2 ROME Vatican City

Itinerary & Sightseeing

Day 2: Rome. (B)

M Guided tour of the Colosseum & Roman Forum Day 3: Rome to Florence. (B,D) See St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City

• • •

Day 4: Florence. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demo

Total Cost C$ pp*

Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Jan

1375 1355 1355 1355 1395 1395

M Enjoy a delicious Tuscan feast Day 5: Florence. (B) Day 6: Florence to Venice. (B,D)

Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec

18 8 22 13 21 27 ●

& full itinerary see contiki.com/ espresso

Finish Venice or Rome

Total Cost C$ pp*

25 15 29 20 28 3

Jan Jan Mar Mar

3 17 7 21

Jan Jan Mar Mar

1395 1395 1315 1345

10 24 14 28

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 roommate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$515 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Venice or approx 6:00pm in Rome. ● 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 all inclusions,

ME Time optionals

Start Rome

2015

2014 VENICE 2

Verona

From C$1315pp* C$165 per day

Day 1: Arrive Rome. (D) See Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza’s Venezia & Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum

Finish Venice or Rome

SAVE

pay early & save up to C$100. See p.10 for details

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

• •

Day 8: Depart Venice/Rome. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 8 (ending in Venice) have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

VENICE

04/06/2014 15:07


14 | 15

SIMPLY ITA ALY LY Y

How much & when

superior

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWSY

12 Days 2 countries

Start Rome

Lake Garda

MILAN 1

Cinque Terre

From C$1845pp* C$154 per day

1

Verona

2 VENICE

2 FLORENCE Chianti Region Apennine Mountains

ADRIATIC SEA

ITALY

3 ROME Vatican City

Mt. Vesuvius

Pompeii

SORRENTO 2 Isle of Capri

VENICE

Visit contiki.com/simply-italy

1

Places visited Nightstops

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Rome. (D) Day 2: Rome to Sorrento. (B,D) See Mt. Vesuvius Coastal drive to Sorrento

•• • • • •

Day 3: Capri Excursion. (B) Day 4: Sorrento to Florence. (B,D) Wine tasting in the Chianti region Day 5: 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 6: Florence to Venice. (B,D) See Juliet’s Balcony & the Roman Arena in Verona

Day 7: Venice. (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See iconic canals & gondolas M Guided walking tour

• • •

Day 8: Venice to Milan via Lake Garda. (B) Visit Sirmione on Lake Garda

• • •

Day 9: Milan to Italian Riviera. (B) Visit Monterosso & Portovenere along the Cinque Terre Train ride along the scenic coast

Total Cost C$ pp*

Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Jan

1925 1925 1895 1895 1895 1955 1955

••

See the Leaning Tower of Pisa See the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Colosseum the Roman Forum & more Day 11: Rome. (B) See St. Peter’s Basilica M Guided tour of the Colosseum & Roman Forum Day 12: Depart Rome. (B)

Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec

20 27 3 17 1 15 26 ●

Start Rome

Finish Rome

Total Cost C$ pp*

2014

2014

ITALIAN RIVIERA Pisa

Finish Rome

31 7 14 28 12 26 6

Dec 29 ■ Jan 9

1955

2015 Jan 12 Feb 2 Mar 16

1955 1845 1879

Incuded in your trip price: Jan 23 Feb 13 Mar 27

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 roommate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$679 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. ● Spend New Years Eve in Venice. ■ Spend New Years Eve in Sorrento. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger.

SAVE

pay early & save up to C$145. See p.10 for details

ROME

Please note: Days 1 & 12 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

9

Start Madrid

Nov 1 Nov 29 Austria

Switz

FRANCE

florence

ITALY Cinque Terre PISA/ITALIAN RIVIERA 1 2 FLORENCE 1 AVIGNON Monaco Aix-en2 San Provence Gimignano FRENCH RIVIERA MEDITERRANEAN SEA 2 ROME

2 BARCELONA

SPAIN

1

Day 2: Madrid. (B) Day 3: Madrid to Barcelona. (B,D) See Zaragoza’s cathedral

• • •

Day 4: Barcelona. (B) See Gaudi’s Sagrada Família & ‘92 Olympic Games complex Walk through the Gothic Quarter & Las Ramblas M Flamenco dance show Day 5: Barcelona to Avignon. (B) See the Papal Palace

Day 6: Avignon to French Riviera. (B)

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• •• •

Vatican City

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

See the Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence 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 7: French Riviera. (B,D) Day 8: French Riviera to Pisa. (B) Visit the towns of Monterosso, Portovenere & La Spezia Day 9: Pisa to Florence. (B) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Day 10: Florence. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa

• • •

World Heritage sites visited

superior

Total Cost C$ pp*

Nov 13 Dec 11

2015 2015

Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry & more Florentine leather craft demo M Nightclub entry & one drink Day 11: Florence to Rome. (B,D) Day 12: Rome. (B) See Piazza Venezia, the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Colosseum & Roman Forum See St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City M Locally guided tour of the Colosseum & Roman Forum Day 13: Depart Rome. (B)

• • •

Start Madrid

Finish Rome

Total Cost C$ pp*

Jan 21 Mar 19

2069 1949

2015 Jan 9 Mar 7

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWDM Start Rome

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Madrid. (D)

Finish Rome

2014

Visit contiki.com/med-highlights

• Rome sightseeing tour • Day trip to the Isle of Capri • Walking tour of Florence • Wine tasting in Tuscany • Private boat in Venice • Enjoy a glass of Prosecco overlooking the Bay of Naples • Locally guided tour of the Vatican Museums • Local dining experiences Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWMD

13 Days 5 countries

2 MADRID

Exclusive inclusions

see contiki.com/ simply-italy

MED. HIGHLIGHTS

Zaragoza

11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 15 meals An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

ME Time optionals

How much & when

Pyrenees Mountains

11 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

For full details &

Day 10: Italian Riviera to Rome. (B)

From C$1949pp* C$150 per day

backstage pass

Finish Madrid

Total Cost C$ pp*

Start Rome

Oct 20 Nov 1 Nov 17 Nov 29 Dec 28 ● Jan 9

2039 2015 2069

Feb 23

Total Cost C$ pp*

Mar 7

1949

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 roommate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). WWMD - Single room supplement of C$759. Trip starts 4:00pm in Madrid & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. WWDM - Single room supplement of C$759. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Madrid. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip prices. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. ● Spend New Years Eve in Florence. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals.

SAVE

pay early & save up to C$155. See p.10 for details

Please note: Days 1 & 13 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

Incuded in your trip price: 12 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

Finish Madrid

2015

2014

backstage pass

For full details &

ME Time optionals

12 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 16 meals An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets for charging Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

Exclusive inclusions • Guided tour of the Palace of the Spanish Royal Family • Tapas feast in Barcelona • Walking tour of Florence • Rome sightseeing tour • Locally guided tour of the Vatican Museums • Regional feasts Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

8

World Heritage sites visited

see contiki.com/ med-highlights

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SPANISH SPREE backstage pass Incuded in your trip price: 13 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

14 Days 2 countries

How much & when

From C$1855pp* C$133 per day

1

Portugal

PAMPLONA BARCELONA Zaragoza

Segovia

Exclusive inclusions • Guided tour of the Palace of the Spanish Royal Family • Locally guided tour of Granada’s Alhambra Palace • Learn about the history of Spanish culture at the Mosque of Caliphs in Cordoba • Enjoy regional dinners across Spain Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

7

World Heritage sites visited

Toledo

1 VALENCIA

CORDOBA 1 COSTA BLANCA

SEVILLE 2

2 GRANADA

BARCELONA COSTA DEL SOL

Places visited Nightstops

Gibraltar

1

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Madrid. (D) Day 2: Madrid. (B) Tour the Royal Palace with a local guide (Royal Palace tour may be substituted with a tour of the Prado)

Day 3: Madrid to Bilbao. (B,D) Day 4: Bilbao to Pamplona. (B) Day 5: Pamplona to Barcelona. (B,D) See Gaudi’s Sagrada Família & the ‘92 Olympic Games complex Walk through the Gothic Quarter & Las Ramblas

• •

Day 6: Barcelona. (B)

Finish Madrid

Total Cost C$ pp*

2014 SPAIN

Visit contiki.com/spain

Start Madrid

M Flamenco show & dinner Day 7: Barcelona to Valencia. (B) Day 8: Valencia to Granada. (B,D) Day 9: Granada. (B) M Guided tour of the Moorish Quarter of Albaicin, Capilla Real & La Cartuja plus a visit to La Cartuja Monastery Day 10: Granada to Seville. (B) Scenic drive past Marbella & Malaga Visit the Rock of Gibraltar Day 11: Seville. (B) Day 12: Seville to Cordoba. (B)

Start Madrid

Finish Madrid

Total Cost C$ pp*

Jan 18 Mar 1 Apr 5

1965 1855 1895

2 MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MADRID 3

13 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 17 meals An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets for charging Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWEH

San Sebastian Pyrenees Mountains

BILBAO 1

See the Cathedral, Alcazar & Plaza de Espana in Seville

2015

Oct 20 Nov 2 Nov 24 Dec 7 Dec 28 ● Jan 10

1939 1909 1965

Jan 5 Feb 16 Mar 23

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 roommate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$685 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Madrid & ends approx. 8:00am in Madrid. ● Spend New Years Eve in Pamplona.

pay early & save up to C$145. See p.10 for details

SAVE

Day 13: Cordoba to Madrid. (B) See the Alcazar fortress & Gothic cathedral in Toledo M Castillian dinner & local wines

Day 14: Depart Madrid. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 14 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

• •

For all inclusions,

ME Time optionals

SEVILLE

& full itinerary see contiki.com/spain

How much & when

EGYPT & TH HE NILE

7 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

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

Exclusive inclusions

8 Days 1 countrY

3

World Heritage sites visited

16-17 Spain_Egypt_Berlin_CAD.indd 2

EGYPT

Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec

2 CAIRO

THE NILE

1 HURGHADA 1 LUXOR Esna

RED SEA

1 EDFU Kom Ombo

1 ASWAN

GIZA

Visit contiki.com/egypt

1

Places visited Nightstops

LAKE NASSAR

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 2: Cairo to Aswan. (B,D) Visit the Egyptian Museum M Pyramids light & sound show

nile cruise

Giza Sakkara

From C$1225pp* C$154 per day

Day 1: Arrive Cairo.

• Tour 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) Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

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.

Finish Cairo

Total Cost C$ pp*

Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Jan

1275 1255 1255 1255 1295 1295

2014

EZ SU OF LF GU

Incuded in your trip price:

Start Cairo

1

backstage pass

Winter 2014/15 Code: WTEG

Day 3: Nile Cruise - Aswan. (B,L,D) Day 4: Nile Cruise - Aswan to Edfu. (B,L,D) M Visit Abu Simbel’s Temple of Ramses II Day 5: Nile Cruise - Edfu to Luxor. (B,L,D) Day 6: Luxor to Hurghada. (B) See the Colossos of Memnon M Visit the Temple of Karnak Day 7: Hurghada to Cairo. (B,D) Day 8: Depart Cairo. (B)

For full details &

ME Time optionals

18 8 22 6 20 27 ●

Start Cairo

Finish Cairo

Total Cost C$ pp*

Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

1295 1295 1225 1225 1245

2015 25 15 29 13 27 3

Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar

3 17 14 28 14

10 24 21 7 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 roommate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of C$369. Note: Single room supplement does not apply to night 2. Overnight train cabins are twin-share only. Trip starts 7:00pm in Cairo & ends approx. 8:00am in Cairo. ● Spend New Years Eve on your Nile Cruise. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger.

SAVE

pay early & save up to C$95. See p.10 for details

see contiki.com/egypt

Please note: Days 1 & 8 are designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

THE NILE

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How much & when Winter 2014/15 Code: WWBV

+ VI V EN NNA

Start Berlin

BERLIN 3

Finish Vienna

Poland

Total Cost C$ pp*

Start Berlin

Finish Vienna

Total Cost C$ pp*

backstage pass

Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

1455 1455 1369 1369 1395

8 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 11 meals Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach See below for other inclusions

GERMANY

9 Days 3 countries

2014

Dresden

PRAGUE 3 Kutna Hora CZECH REP Slovakia

From C$1369pp* C$153 per day

VIENNA 2 1

Places visited Nightstops

AUSTRIA

Hungary

Visit contiki.com/berlin-vienna

VIENNA

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Berlin. (D) Days 2-8: Berlin to Vienna. Refer to Berlin to Budapest itinerary & sightseeing on p.18. Day 9: Depart Vienna. (B) Please note: You can start & finish the tour (days 1 & 9) without needing extra nights accommodation.

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

exte n sio n

Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec

2015

18 Oct 1 Nov 8 Nov 29 Dec 13 Dec 27 ● Jan 30 ■ Jan

26 9 16 7 21 4 7

1435 1409 1409 1409 1409 1455 1455

Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

3 17 14 8 22

11 25 22 16 30

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 roommate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$359 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 5:00pm in Berlin & ends approx. 8:00am in Vienna. ● Spend New Years Eve in Prague. ■ Spend New Years Eve in Berlin.

Exclusive inclusions • Dinner in West Berlin • See Prague’s Charles Bridge, St. Vitus’ Cathedral & much more on our walking tour • Taverna dinner in Prague

5 This tour can be extended from Vienna to Budapest. See p.18 for details.

SAVE

pay early & save up to C$109. See p.10 for details

World Heritage sites visited

7 Days 2 countries

Start Berlin

Poland

GERMANY Dresden

3 PRAGUE

1

CZECH REP

Places visited Nightstops

Visit contiki.com/berlin-prague

PRAGUE

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Berlin. (D) Days 2-6: Berlin to Prague. Refer to Berlin to Budapest itinerary & sightseeing on p.18. Day 7: Depart Prague. (B) Please note: You can start & finish the tour (days 1 & 7) without needing extra nights accommodation.

Finish Prague

Total Cost C$ pp*

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

PRAGUE

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Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec

Start Berlin

Finish Prague

Total Cost C$ pp*

Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

1155 1155 1089 1089 1109

2015

2014 BERLIN 3

From C$1089pp* C$156 per day

backstage pass

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWBP

18 Oct 24 1 Nov 7 8 Nov 14 29 Dec 5 13 Dec 19 ● 27 Jan 2 30 ■ Jan 5

1139 1125 1125 1125 1125 1155 1155

Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

3 17 14 8 22

9 23 20 14 28

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 roommate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$285 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 5:00pm in Berlin & ends approx. 8:00am in Prague. ● Spend New Years Eve in Prague. ■ Spend New Years Eve in Berlin. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For travel insurance see p.26.

6 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 8 meals Experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets for charging Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

Exclusive inclusions • Dinner in West Berlin • See Prague’s Charles Bridge, St. Vitus’ Cathedral & much more on our walking tour • Taverna dinner in Prague

2 This tour can be extended from Prague to Budapest. See p.18 for details.

SAVE

pay early & save up to C$85. See p.10 for details

World Heritage sites visited

5 Days 3 countries

Poland Czech Rep

SLOVAKIA

VIENNA 2

From C$875pp* C$175 per day

2 BUDAPEST HUNGARY

1

BUDAPEST

Bratislava

AUSTRIA

Places visited Nightstops

Visit contiki.com/vienna-budapest

Itinerary & Sightseeing Days 1: Arrive Vienna. (D) Days 2-4: Vienna to Budapest. Refer to Berlin to Budapest itinerary & sightseeing on p.18. Day 5: Depart Budapest. (B) Please note: You can start & finish the tour (days 1 & 5) without needing extra nights accommodation.

16-17 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.18 for details.

VIENNA

backstage pass

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWVB Start Vienna

Finish Budapest

Total Cost C$ pp*

24 7 14 5 19

Finish Budapest

Total Cost C$ pp*

Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Mar Apr

925 925 925 875 875 889 889

2015

2014 Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec

Start Vienna

Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec

28 11 18 9 23

909 895 895 895 925

Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

2 5 9 23 20 14 28

6 9 13 27 24 18 1

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 roommate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$225 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in Vienna & ends approx. 8:00am in Budapest. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger.

easypace

How much & when

VIENNA & BUD DAPES ST

easypace

How much & when

BERLIN & PR RAGUE E

easypace

BERLIN & PRAGUE GUE UE E

4 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 6 meals Experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets for charging Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

Exclusive inclusions • Hungarian feast on a Danube River cruise

3

World Heritage sites visited

Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.

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easypace

BERLIN TO O BUDAPEST T 11 Days 5 countries

How much & when Winter 2014/15 Code: WWIT

Incuded in your trip price: 10 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

10 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation 14 meals An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets for charging Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

Exclusive inclusions • Dinner in West Berlin • See Prague’s Charles Bridge, St. Vitus’ Cathedral & much more on our walking tour • Dine at our favourite taverna in Prague • Sample Hungarian dishes on our Danube River cruise Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

From C$1565pp* C$143 per day

Finish Budapest

Total Cost C$ pp*

Start Berlin

Finish Budapest

Total Cost C$ pp*

Jan Jan Feb Mar Apr

1665 1665 1565 1565 1595

GERMANY Dresden

2015

2014 3 PRAGUE

Kutna Hora

CZECH REP SLOVAKIA

VIENNA 2

Bratislava

2 BUDAPEST

AUSTRIA

Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec

18 Oct 1 Nov 8 Nov 29 Dec 13 Dec 27 ● Jan 30 ■ Jan

28 11 18 9 23 6 9

1635 1615 1615 1615 1615 1665 1665

Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

3 17 14 8 22

13 27 24 18 1

HUNGARY

BERLIN

Visit contiki.com/berlin-budapest

1

Places visited Nightstops

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Berlin. (D) Days 2-3: Berlin. (B)(B) Visit Sachsenhausen concentration camp memorial See Alexanderplatz, Tiergarten, the Bradenburg Gate & more

• •

• • • • •

Take in the commemorative artwork & the Berlin Wall See the site of Checkpoint Charlie M Historical walking tour

World Heritage sites visited

Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road in Vienna

Day 8: Vienna. (B)

M Mozart & Strauss classical

Day 4: Berlin to Prague. (B,D) See the rebuilt Baroque architecture in Dresden

music concert Day 9: Vienna to Budapest. (B) Visit Bratislava’s old town See St. Martin’s Cathedral & Michael’s Gate

•• • •

Days 5-6: Prague. (B)(B) See Hradčany Castle, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Visit the Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock M Nuclear bunker tour

6

Start Berlin

BERLIN 3

Day 10: Budapest. (B,D) Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace & more Guided tour of the Parliament Building

Day 7: Prague to Vienna. (B,D) See the Habsburg Palaces, St. Stephen’s Cathedral & the State Opera House

Day 11: Depart Budapest. (B)

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 roommate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$415 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 5:00pm in Berlin & ends approx. 8:00am in Budapest. ● Spend New Years Eve in Prague. ■ Spend New Years Eve in Berlin. For travel insurance see p.26.

SAVE

pay early & save up to C$120 See p.10 for details

Please note: Days 1 & 11 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

For full details &

ME Time optionals

see contiki.com/ berlin-budapest

How much & when

LONDON & PARIS

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWGE Start London

NORTH SEA

NETHERLANDS ENGLAND

easypace

backstage pass Incuded in your trip price: 6 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

6 nights twin-share hotel accommodation 8 meals An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings

Exclusive inclusions • See a West End musical • Bath day trip • ‘Paris by Night’ tour & head to the top of the Eiffel Tower • Tour the Palace of Versailles Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

6

World Heritage sites visited

18-19 Berlin_London Paris_CAD.indd 2

Bath

7 Days 2 countrIES

2014

Dover Stonehenge

BELGIUM

Calais

ENGLISH CHANNEL

From C$1319pp* C$189 per day

Valley of the Somme

PARIS 3

+

Germany

2

Versailles

FRANCE

SWITZ

Austria

ITALY

PARIS 1

Visit contiki.com/london-paris

Places visited Nightstops Optional end cities

ROME 3

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Arrive London. (D) Walking tour to see Soho, Covent Garden & some of London’s West End

Days 2-3: London. (B)(B) Sightseeing tour of London See Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben & Buckingham Palace Visit the Roman town of Bath Experience a traditional English pub 1 day pass on the London Underground

•• • • •

Total Cost C$ pp*

2 AMSTERDAM

LONDON 3

Wales

Finish Paris

Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec

Start London

Finish Paris

Total Cost C$ pp*

Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

1405 1319 1319 1319 1349

2015

18 Oct 24 25 Oct 31 8 Nov 14 22 Nov 28 6 Dec 12 20 Dec 26 ● 27 Jan 2 30 ■ Jan 5

1385 1385 1365 1365 1365 1405 1405 1405

Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar

10 24 21 28 21

16 30 27 6 27

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 roommate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of C$349. Trip starts 6:00pm in London & ends approx. 8:00am in Paris. ● Spend New Years Eve in Paris. ■ Spend New Years Eve in London. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For travel insurance see p.26.

M Visit the Roman Baths

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Day 4: London to Paris. (B,D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, ChampsÉlysées & Notre Dame Cathedral

••

Days 5-6: Paris. (B)(B) Visit a French perfumery M Cabaret show & dinner

This tour can be extended from Paris to Amsterdam or Rome. See p.19 for details.

SAVE

pay early & save up to C$105. See p.10 for details

PARIS

Day 7: Depart Paris. (B) For full details &

ME Time optionals

see contiki.com/ london-paris

LONDON

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How much & when

LOND DON & PA ARIS S

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWGP

+ PARIS EXTENTION

Start London

Total Cost C$ pp*

2014

From C$1615pp* C$180 per day

PARIS

Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec

Start London

Finish Paris

Total Cost C$ pp*

Jan Feb Mar Mar Mar

1709 1615 1615 1615 1645

superior

2015

18 Oct 26 25 Nov 2 8 Nov 16 22 Nov 30 6 Dec 14 20 Dec 28 27 ● Jan 4 30 ■ Jan 7

1685 1685 1659 1659 1659 1709 1709 1709

Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar

10 24 21 28 21

18 1 1 8 29

backstage pass Incuded in your trip price: 8/9 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

easypace

9 Days 2 countries

Finish Paris

Visit contiki.com/london-paris-plus

Itinerary & Sightseeing Days 1-6: London to Paris Refer to London & Paris itinerary & sightseeing on p.18. Days 7-8: Paris Check out this avant-garde city for a couple more days. Using your included Metro pass, shop in stylish boutiques for the

hottest Parisian fashions, peruse world-renowned museums like the Louvre or the Pompidou Centre & savour delicious gourmet food. Or day trip to a nearby attraction like Disneyland Paris, the Champagne region, or the Monet gardens in Giverny. (B)(B)

2-day pass on the Paris Metro

Day 9: Depart Paris The trip ends after breakfast & it’s time to say “au revoir” to your new friends. (B) Please note: The Paris extension section of this trip is unescorted.

LON NDON & PAR RIS

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 roommate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of C$429. Trip starts 6:00pm in London & ends approx. 8:00am in Paris. ● Spend New Years Eve in Paris. ■ Spend New Years Eve in London. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For travel insurance see p.26.

Paris extension: 8 nights twin-share hotel accommodation 10 meals Amsterdam extension: 8 nights twin-share hotel accommodation 10 meals Train journey & transfer to hotel Rome extension: 9 nights twin-share hotel accommodation 11 meals Flight to Rome & transfer to hotel

How much & when

All other inclusions: An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team (days 1-7) Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets for charging (days 1-7) Sightseeing tours in London & Paris Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWGA Start London

+ AM MS ST T TER ERD ERDA ER DA AM

Finish Ams’dam

Total Cost C$ pp*

From C$1869pp* C$208 per day

AMSTERDAM

Visit contiki.com/london-amsterdam

Itinerary & Sightseeing Days 1-6: London to Paris Refer to London & Paris itinerary & sightseeing on p.18. Days 7-8: Paris to Amsterdam Hop on the train & head to the Netherlands’ free-wheeling, vibrant capital city, Amsterdam.

Check out the museums, cool cafés & notoriously fun nightclubs. Grab a bike & hit the streets to explore like the locals. (B)(B) Transfer to station & train to Amsterdam Transfer to Amsterdam hotel 2-day public transportation pass

• ••

Day 9: Depart Amsterdam The trip ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Please note: You’ll travel independently by train & will be met by a Contiki Representative in Amsterdam & transferred to your hotel. Your stay in Amsterdam is unescorted.

Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec

Finish Ams’dam

Total Cost C$ pp*

Jan Feb Mar Mar Mar

1989 1869 1869 1869 1909

2015

2014

9 Days 4 countries

Start London

18 Oct 25 Nov 8 Nov 22 Nov 6 Dec 20 Dec 27 ● Jan 30 ■ Jan

26 2 16 30 14 28 4 7

1959 1959 1929 1929 1929 1989 1989 1989

Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar

10 24 21 28 21

18 1 1 8 29

Exclusive inclusions

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 roommate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of C$499. Trip starts 6:00pm in London & ends approx. 8:00am in Amsterdam. ● Spend New Years Eve in Paris. ■ Spend New Years 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.

• Experience a famous West End musical in London • Discover Bath on our day trip • ‘Paris by Night’ tour & head to the top of the Eiffel Tower • Guided tour of King Louis XIV’s Palace of Versailles • 300km/h high speed train trip (Amsterdam extension only) Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

6

How much & when

LONDON & PAR RIS

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWGR Start London

+ RO OME M

Finish Rome

Total Cost C$ pp*

2014

10 Days 3 countries From C$2015pp* C$202 per day

ROME

Visit contiki.com/london-paris-rome

Itinerary & Sightseeing Days 1-6: London to Paris Refer to London & Paris itinerary & sightseeing on p.18. Day 7: Paris to Rome Transfer to the airport for your flight to Rome. Check-in to the hotel, then head out & explore. (B) Transfer to airport & flight to Rome

18-19 Berlin_London Paris_CAD.indd 3

••

Transfer to Rome hotel 3-day pass on the Rome Metro

Days 8-9: Rome Use your Metro pass to get out & see the ancient sights of the “Eternal City”, from the Vatican to the Colosseum. Hit the shops for some sophisticated Italian fashion & gorge on delicious gelato. (B)(B)

Day 10: Depart Rome The trip ends after breakfast & it’s time to swap email addresses & say “arrivederci” to your new friends. (B) Please note: You’ll travel independently by plane & will be met by a Contiki Representative in Rome & transferred to your hotel. Your stay in Rome is unescorted.

Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec

18 Oct 25 Nov 8 Nov 22 Dec 6 Dec 20 Dec 27 ● Jan 30 ■ Jan

Start London

Finish Rome

Total Cost C$ pp*

Jan Feb Mar Mar Mar

2145 2015 2015 2015 2059

SAVE

World Heritage sites visited

Pay early & save up to C$149. See p.10 for details

2015 27 3 17 1 15 29 5 8

2115 2115 2079 2079 2079 2145 2145 2145

Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar

10 24 21 28 21

19 2 2 9 30

The above prices are accurate as of 30th May 2014 & 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 trip start & end cities. Please see ‘Included flights’ on p.26 for important info. Single room supplement of C$535. Trip starts 6:00pm in London & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. ● Spend New Years Eve in Paris. ■ Spend New Years 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.26.

04/06/2014 15:18


BALTIC SEA

NETHERLANDS

NORTH SEA

EUROPEA AN TRAIIL

2 BERLIN

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

POLAND

London 1

Dover

GERMANY

Calais

Incuded in your trip price: 23 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

Auschwitz

PRAGUE 2

SLOVAKIA

2 PARIS

24 Days 14 countries

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWEL

CZECH REP

Kutna Hora

Valley of the Somme

backstage pass

KRAKOW 2

BELGIUM

ENGLISH CHANNEL

How much & when

Dresden

Banska Bystrica

VIENNA 2 Burgundy Region

SWITZ

2 swiss alps

FRANCE

Dolomite Mountains

From C$3215pp* C$134 per day

2 BUDAPEST

1 LJUBLJANA

Apennine Mountains Pisa

2 FLORENCE ITALY ADRIATIC SEA

23 nights hostel & hotel accommodation 33 meals An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets for charging Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings

Exclusive inclusions • Guided tour of Auschwitz • Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice • Rome sightseeing tour • Walking tour of Florence • ‘Paris by Night’ tour with Champagne & escargot Plus more

18

World Heritage sites visited

2 ROME Vatican City

PARIS 1

Visit contiki.com/eurotrail

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Arrive London. Hotel Day 2: London to Amsterdam. Hotel (D) Day 3: Amsterdam. Hotel (B) Day 4: Amsterdam to Berlin. Hostel (B,D) Day 5: Berlin. Hostel (B) Day 6: Berlin to Prague. Hostel (B,D) Day 7: Prague. Hostel (B) Day 8: Prague to Vienna. Hostel (B) Day 9: Vienna. Hostel (B,D) Day 10: Vienna to Krakow. Hotel (B,D) Day 11: Krakow. Hotel (B) Day 12: Krakow to Budapest. Hostel (B)

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

Day 23: Paris. Hotel (B) Day 24: End Paris or London. (B) For full details &

ME Time optionals

see contiki.com/ eurotrail BERLIN

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost C$ pp*

Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan

3329 3329 3289 3289 3289 3289 3289 3289 3365 3365 3365 3365 3365

2014 Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

SLOVENIA

VENICE 1

Start London

HUNGARY

AUSTRIA

17 24 31 14 21 28 5 12 14 19 26 28 30

Start London

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost C$ pp*

Jan Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Apr Apr

3365 3365 3215 3215 3215 3215 3215 3265 3265

2015

● ■ ▲ ✦ ◆ ✱

9 16 23 7 14 21 28 4 6 11 18 20 22

Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

2 9 23 25 6 20 27 13 20

25 1 15 17 1 15 22 5 12

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 quad-share. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:30am in London & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Years Eve in the Swiss Alps. ■ Spend New Years Eve in Florence. ▲ Spend New Years Eve in Budapest. ✦ Spend New Years Eve in Prague. ◆ Spend New Years Eve in Berlin. ✱ Spend New Years Eve in Amsterdam. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.26.

SAVE

pay early & save up to C$210. See p.10 for details

How much & when

EASTERN ROCKER backstage pass Incuded in your trip price: 8 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWLV Start London

9 Days 7 countries From C$1235pp* C$138 per day

NORTH SEA

Exclusive inclusions See inclusions in the itinerary marked with

6

World Heritage sites visited

20-21 European Trails_CAD.indd 2

NETHERLANDS

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

BERLIN 2

Dover

GERMANY

ENGLISH Calais CHANNEL

Dresden

BELGIUM

PRAGUE 2 Kutna Hora

FRANCE

BERLIN

Visit contiki.com/eastern-rocker

1

Places visited Nightstops

CZECH REP

VIENNA 1 AUSTRIA

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Arrive London. Hotel Day 2: London to Amsterdam. Hotel (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover Day 3: Amsterdam. Hotel (B) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house Day 4: Amsterdam to Berlin. Hostel (B,D) Day 5: Berlin. Hostel (B) See Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag & more Take in commemorative artwork & remains of the Berlin Wall See the site of Checkpoint Charlie

• • • • •

Total Cost C$ pp*

2014

London 1

8 nights hostel & hotel accommodation 10 meals An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets for charging Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings

Finish Vienna

Day 6: Berlin to Prague. Hostel (B,D) Visit Dresden See Hradčany Castle, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Visit Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock

•• •

Day 7: Prague. Hostel (B) Day 8: Prague to Vienna. Hostel (B) Day 9: End Vienna. (B) See Schönbrunn Palace, the Hapsburg Palaces, St. Stephen’s Cathedral & State Opera House Drive along the Ring Road

• •

For full details &

ME Time optionals

see contiki.com/ eastern-rocker

Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

Start London

Finish Vienna

Total Cost C$ pp*

Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar

1289 1289 1235 1235 1235 1235 1235 1255 1255

2015

17 Oct 25 24 Nov 1 31 Nov 8 14 Nov 22 21 Nov 29 28 Dec 6 5 Dec 13 12 Dec 20 14 Dec 22 19 Dec 27 26 ● Jan 3 28 ■ Jan 5 30 ▲ Jan 7

1275 1275 1265 1265 1265 1265 1265 1265 1289 1289 1289 1289 1289

Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

2 9 23 25 6 20 27 13 20

10 17 31 2 14 28 7 21 28

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 quad-share. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:30am in London & ends approx. 12:30pm in Vienna. ● Spend New Years Eve in Prague. ■ Spend New Years Eve in Berlin. ▲ Spend New Years Eve in Amsterdam. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger.

SAVE

pay early & save up to C$80. See p.10 for details

Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.

04/06/2014 15:19


more autumn winter & Spring For full itineraries & info on these trips, see our Europe Summer brochure. Visit contiki.com/europe for more.

EASTERN TRAIL 9 Days 7 countries

How much & when POLAND

KRAKOW 2

From C$1235pp* C$138 per day

Auschwitz

CZECH REP SLOVAKIA Banska Bystrica

VIENNA 1

2 BUDAPEST

AUSTRIA

HUNGARY

Dolomite Mountains

1 LJUBLJANA SLOVENIA

VENICE 1 Apennine Mountains

ITALY ADRIATIC SEA

VENICE

1 ROME

Visit contiki.com/eastern-trail

Places visited Nightstops

1

• • •

Total Cost C$ pp*

Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan

1285 1265 1265 1265 1265 1265 1265 1299 1299 1299

2014 Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

25 1 8 22 29 6 13 20 22 27 ●

Day 7: Ljubljana to Venice. Hotel (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See iconic canals & gondolas Day 8: Venice to Rome. Hotel (B) See the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona See St. Peter’s Basilica Day 9: End Rome. (B)

• • • •

Finish Rome

Total Cost C$ pp*

2 9 16 30 7 14 21 28 30 4

Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar

3 5 7 10 17 31 2 14 28 7 21 28

ME Time optionals

Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Apr

1299 1299 1299 1299 1299 1235 1235 1235 1235 1235 1255 1255

11 13 15 18 25 8 10 22 8 15 29 5

pay early & save up to C$80. See p.10 for details

WESTERN RO OCKER OCK CK ENGLAND

8 Days 4 countries

Wales

Start Rome

Dover Calais

Valley of the Somme

Germany

2 PARIS Burgundy Region

SWITZ

2 swiss alps

Pisa

Visit contiki.com/western-rocker

1

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

ROME 1 Vatican City

Itinerary & Sightseeing

Day 3: Florence. Hostel (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry & more

Day 4: Florence to Swiss Alps. Hostel (B,D) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Day 5: Swiss Alps. Hostel (B,D) Day 6: Swiss Alps to Paris. Hotel (B,D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre & more

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Day 7: Paris. Hotel (B) Visit a French Perfumery Day 8: End Paris or London. (B)

Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

• Locally guided tour of Auschwitz Concentration Camp memorial • Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice • Special access Rome sightseeing tour Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

6

World Heritage sites visited

budget

Total Cost C$ pp*

For full details &

ME Time optionals

see contiki.com/ eastern-trail

Start Rome

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost C$ pp*

Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Apr Apr

1275 1275 1275 1275 1275 1219 1219 1219 1219 1219 1239 1239 1239

2015

2 Nov 9 Nov 16 Nov 30 Dec 7 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 ● Jan 30 ■ Jan

florence 2 ITALY

SWISS ALPS

Finish Paris or London

2014

Belgium

ENGLISH CHANNEL

FRANCE

Exclusive inclusions

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWRT

Netherlands

London

From C$1219pp* C$153 per day

Day 2: Rome to Florence. Hostel (B,D)

8 nights hostel & hotel accommodation 11 meals An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets for charging Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

see contiki.com/ eastern-trail

How much & when

Day 1: Start Rome. Hotel (D)

Incuded in your trip price: 8 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

2015

SAVE

For full details &

Start Vienna

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 quad-share. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:00pm in Vienna & ends approx. 12:30pm in Rome. ● Spend New Years Eve in Budapest. 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.26.

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

Finish Rome

budget backstage pass

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWVR Start Vienna

20 | 21

9 16 23 7 14 21 28 4 6

1249 1249 1249 1249 1249 1249 1275 1275 1275

Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Apr

4 11 13 15 18 25 8 10 22 8 15 29 5

11 18 20 22 25 1 15 17 1 15 22 5 12

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 quad-share. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Years Eve in the Swiss Alps. ■ Spend New Years Eve in Florence. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger.

FLORENCE

SAVE

pay early & save up to C$79. See p.10 for details

Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.

backstage pass Incuded in your trip price: 7 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

7 nights hostel & hotel accommodation 12 meals An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets for charging Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings

Exclusive inclusions • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Discover Florence’s famous landmarks on a walking tour • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ sightseeing tour with Champagne & escargot Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

6

World Heritage sites visited

04/06/2014 15:19


NORTH SEA

TRAIL TO O ROME

more autumn winter & Spring

NETHERLANDS

2 BERLIN

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

POLAND

London 1

GERMANY

Dover

Calais

Dresden

For full itineraries & info on these trips, see our Europe Summer brochure. Visit contiki.com/europe for more.

KRAKOW 2

BELGIUM

Auschwitz

PRAGUE 2 Kutna Hora

CZECH REP SLOVAKIA

FRANCE

backstage pass Incuded in your trip price: 16 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

16 nights hostel & hotel accommodation 21 meals An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets for charging Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings

17 Days 12 countries

Switzerland

14

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWTR Start London

ITALY

Finish Rome

Total Cost C$ pp*

Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan Jan

2405 2405 2375 2375 2375 2375 2375 2375 2435 2435 2435 2435 2435

ADRIATIC SEA

ROME 1

Visit contiki.com/trail-rome

1

Places visited Nightstops

Itinerary & Sightseeing

Day 13: Budapest. Hostel (B,D) Day 14: Budapest to Ljubljana. Hotel (B) See Ljubljana’s castle Day 15: Ljubljana to Venice. Hotel (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square Day 16: Venice to Rome. Hotel (B) See theTrevi Fountain, Pantheon, the Colosseum & more See St. Peter’s Basilica Day 17: End Rome. (B)

For all inclusions & full itinerary see contiki.com/trail-rome

Visit the Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock Day 7: Prague. Hostel (B) Day 8: Prague to Vienna. Hostel (B) Day 9: Vienna. Hostel (B,D) See Schönbrunn & Hapsburg Palaces, State Opera House & St. Stephen’s Cathedral Day 10: Vienna to Krakow. Hotel (B,D) Day 11: Krakow. Hotel (B) Sightseeing of the cathedral & Royal Castle on Wawel Hill Day 12: Krakow to Budapest. Hostel (B) Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace & more

• • • •

Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

17 24 31 14 21 28 5 12 14 19 26 28 30

Start London

Finish Rome

Total Cost C$ pp*

2015

2014

BERLIN

Day 1: Arrive London. Hotel Day 2: London to Amsterdam. Hotel (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover Day 3: Amsterdam. Hotel (B) Visit a cheese farm Day 4: Amsterdam to Berlin. Hostel (B,D) See the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate & more Day 5: Berlin. Hostel (B) See the Berlin Wall & more Day 6: Berlin to Prague. Hostel (B,D) Visit Dresden & see the Royal Residence, Opera House & more See Hradčany Castle, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square

How much & when

1 LJUBLJANA SLOVENIA

Apennine Mountains

From C$2319pp* C$137 per day

• • • • • • •

World Heritage sites visited

Banska Bystrica

HUNGARY

Dolomite Mountains

VENICE 1

Exclusive inclusions • Locally guided tour of Auschwitz Concentration Camp memorial • Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice • Special access Rome sightseeing tour Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

VIENNA 2 AUSTRIA BUDAPEST 2

● ■ ▲ ✦

2 9 16 30 7 14 21 28 30 4 11 13 15

Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

2 9 23 25 6 20 27 13 20

Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Apr

2435 2435 2319 2319 2319 2319 2319 2355 2355

18 25 8 10 22 8 15 29 5

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 quad-share. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:30am in London & ends approx. 12:30pm in Rome. ● Spend New Years Eve in Budapest. ■ Spend New Years Eve in Prague. ▲ Spend New Years Eve in Berlin. ✦ Spend New Years Eve in Amsterdam. For more ways to save visit contiki.com/deals. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger.

SAVE

pay early & save up to C$150. See p.10 for details

How much & when

TRAIL TO LONDON N backstage pass Incuded in your trip price: 15 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS

16 Days 10 countries

Winter 2014/15 Code: WWVL Start Vienna

London Dover Calais

From C$2315pp* C$145 per day

12

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CZECH REP

KRAKOW 2

Auschwitz

VIENNA

2 PARIS

2 swiss alps

SLOVAKIA

1 BUDAPEST 2

SWITZ

Banska Bystrica

AUSTRIA Dolomite Mountains

VENICE 1

HUNGARY

Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

Start Vienna

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost C$ pp*

Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Apr Apr

2435 2435 2435 2435 2435 2315 2315 2315 2315 2315 2355 2355

2015

25 Nov 9 1 Nov 16 8 Nov 23 22 Dec 7 29 Dec 14 6 Dec 21 13 Dec 28 20 ● Jan 4 22 ■ Jan 6 27 ▲ Jan 11

1 LJUBLJANA SLOVENIA

2405 2375 2375 2375 2375 2375 2375 2435 2435 2435

Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar

3 5 7 10 17 31 2 14 28 7 21 28

18 20 22 25 1 15 17 1 15 22 5 12

Apennine Mountains

Pisa

2 FLORENCE ITALY

SWISS ALPS 1

Spain

Visit contiki.com/trail-london

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

2 ROME Vatican City

Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Start Vienna. Hostel (D) Day 2: Vienna to Krakow. Hotel (B,D) Day 3: Krakow. Hotel (B) Sightseeing of the cathedral & Royal Castle on Wawel Hill Day 4: Krakow to Budapest. Hostel (B) Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace & more Day 5: Budapest. Hostel (B,D) Day 6: Budapest to Ljubljana. Hotel (B) See Ljubljana’s castle & old town Day 7: Ljubljana to Venice. Hostel (B)

• • •

World Heritage sites visited

POLAND

Valley of the Somme

Burgundy Region

Exclusive inclusions • Guided tour of Auschwitz • Private boat in Venice • Rome sightseeing tour • Walking tour of Florence • ‘Paris by Night’ tour with Champagne & escargot Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

Total Cost C$ pp*

2014 ENGLAND

FRANCE

15 nights hostel & hotel accommodation 23 meals Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach Sightseeing/orientation tours Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossings

Finish Paris or London

• • • •

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

• •

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

• • •

For all inclusions & full itinerary see contiki.com/ trail-london

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 quad-share. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:00pm in Vienna & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Years Eve in the Swiss Alps. ■ Spend New Years Eve in Florence. ▲ Spend New Years Eve in Budapest. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options visit contiki.com/departurepoints & contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.26.

SAVE

pay early & save up to C$150. See p.10 for details

Book now! Call Contiki or contact your travel agent.

04/06/2014 15:21


22 | 23

SKI OR BOARD

AUSTRIA

STAR ST ART T & EN END D IN L LON ONDO DON N OR H HOP OPFG FGAR ARTE TEN N Skiing or boarding in Europe is unbeatable. From picture perfect ski villages to tons of adventure activities & the true home of après ski, Hopfgarten in Austria is the perfect place for a dose of the European mountain lifestyle.

SKI ESSENTIALS No. of nights

7/8

14/15

(6 days ski) (13 days ski)

WHY CHOOSE US • Stay in Contiki’s own Gasthof (guesthouse) • Hot breakfast included daily • Exclusive Backstage Pass inclusions • Flexible 1 & 2 week options • Great rates for ski essentials like lessons & rental gear • Travel by coach from London or make your own way there

Ski pass

C$355

C$605

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

C$85

C$155

Ski lessons (5 days for 4hrs per day)

C$205

C$205

Ski lessons (3 days for 4hrs per day)

C$185

C$185

Snowboard lessons (5 days for 2hrs per day)

C$199

C$199

Snowboard lessons (3 days for 2hrs per day)

C$169

C$169

Ski & Snowboard lessons C$275 (3 days ski for 4hrs per day & 3 days snowboard for 2hrs per day)

C$275

Note: Prices above are in C$.

SKI PLUS

How much & when

SKI ONLY

How much & when

COACH FROM LONDON

Code: C7SWBIT

Code: C14SWBIT

MEET US THERE

Code: CPC7SW

Code: CP14SW

8 Nights (6 days ski) Start Finish London London

C$ pp*

15 Nights (13 days ski) Start Finish London London

C$ pp*

7 Nights (6 days ski) Start Finish C$ Hopfgarten Hopfgarten pp*

14 Nights (13 days ski) Start Finish C$ Hopfgarten Hopfgarten pp*

2014 Dec 12 Dec 19 Dec 26

Dec 20 Dec 27 Jan 3

919 919 919

2014 Dec 12 Dec 19 Dec 26

Dec 27 Jan 3 Jan 10

1549 1549 1549

2014 Dec 13 Dec 20 Dec 27

Dec 20 Dec 27 Jan 3

889 889 889

2014 Dec 13 Dec 20 Dec 27

Dec 27 Jan 3 Jan 10

1519 1519 1519

2015 Jan 2 Jan 9 Jan 16 Jan 23 Jan 30 Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 20 Feb 27

Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar

839 839 839 839 839 839 839 839 839

2015 Jan 2 Jan 9 Jan 16 Jan 23 Jan 30 Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 20

Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar

1409 1409 1409 1409 1409 1409 1409 1409

2015 Jan 3 Jan 10 Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 Feb 7 Feb 14 Feb 21 Feb 28

Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar

809 809 809 809 809 809 809 809 809

2015 Jan 3 Jan 10 Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 Feb 7 Feb 14 Feb 21

Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar

1379 1379 1379 1379 1379 1379 1379 1379

8/15 NIGHTS From C$839pp* C$105 per day

backstage pass 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)

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Note: Ski Plus trips include transfers from London. Trip starts 7:00pm in London on Fridays & ends approx. 10:00pm in London on Saturdays. * Important: Prices are per person, quad share & don’t include airfares. Single supp: 1 week add: C$515. 2 weeks add: C$870. Twin-share supp: 1 week add: C$205. 2 weeks add: C349. Half board supp: 5 nights add: C$79. 10 nights add: C$159.

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Book a Winter Europe trip at the same time as a 2 week ski trip & save up to C$50. See p.10.

7/14 NIGHTS From C$809pp* C$116 per day

backstage pass 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)

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Note: Ski Only trips start in Hopfgarten on Saturdays. You need to provide us with your flight & arrival details approx. 21 days before departure to take the Innsbruck Airport transfer. Check-in starts 2:00pm & check-out is at 9:00am. Prices are per person, quad share & don’t * Important: include airfares. Single supp: 1 week add: C$515. 2 weeks add: C$870. Twin-share supp: 1 week add: C$205. 2 weeks add: C349. Half board supp: 5 nights add: C$79. 10 nights add: C$159

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Book a Winter Europe trip at the same time as a 2 week ski trip & save up to C$50. See p.10.

Visit contiki.com/ski

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Our exclusive Contiki-only London Basement is the perfect place to start your adventure.

Our dedicated Basement Team are on hand to answer all your questions before you depart & help you with anything & everything in London. You can also store luggage, check your emails on the free WiFi or just come & say hi. Easy! It’s also the departure point for all our trips departing from London. It’s conveniently located at the Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, WC1H 0DG, London, just a few minutes’ walk from Russell Square Underground Station. It’s the comfort & confidence you crave at the start of any new adventure. Basement Opening Times May to Sept: 9:00am - 8:00pm Oct to April: 11:00am - 7:00pm

london stay longer With so much going on in London, why not stay longer at the beginning or end of your trip. Our great hotel rates at the Royal National Hotel or the Imperial Hotel (located above Contiki’s basement) make staying longer affordable & easy. Royal National Hotel: Bedford Way, WC1H 0DG, London. Tel: +44 207 637 2488

Imperial Hotel: Russell Square, WC1B 5BB, London. Tel: +44 207 837 3655

Accommodation is based on twin or triple-share. Summer stay longer rate: Twin C$80 Triple C$60 Winter stay longer rate: Twin C$85 Triple C$65

Accommodation is based on single or twin-share. Summer stay longer rate: Single C$149 Twin C$100 Winter stay longer rate: Single C$140 Twin C$99

CHRIST CH HRISTMAS IN PARIS

CHRISTMAS C HRISTMAS IN AMSTERDAM

start & end in London or paris

start & end in London or AMSTERDAM

4 Days

4 Days

From C$595pp C$149 per day

From C$470pp C$118 per day Visit contiki.com/amsterdam-christmas

Visit contiki.com/paris-christmas

Itinerary & SIGHTSEEING

Itinerary & SIGHTSEEING 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.

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 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 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 trip ends upon arrival. Or if you’re staying on in Paris, your trip ends after breakfast. (B)

Day 3: Paris Joyeux Noël! Get a truly unique Parisian experience on an included cruise down the River

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

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Your Backstage Pass includes: 3 nights twin-share hotel accommodation 4 meals Tour Manager & Driver team Inclusions & sightseeing as detailed

Code: WPXM Start Finish Twin Single London London C$pp C$pp 2014 Dec 23 Dec 26

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If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same-sex roommate at no extra charge. Start 7:30am in London or approx. 6:00pm in Paris & end 8:00am in Paris or approx. 6:30pm in London.

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 on your own time today. Maybe rent 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)

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 trip ends on arrival. Or if you’re staying on in Amsterdam, your trip ends after breakfast. (B) See contiki.com/ amsterdam-christmas for a full itinerary, all inclusions & ME TIME optionals

Your Backstage Pass includes: 3 nights twin or quad-share hotel accommodation 5 meals Tour Manager & Driver team Inclusions & sightseeing as detailed

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If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same-sex roommate at no extra charge. Start 7:30am in London or approx. 6:00pm in Am’dam & end 8:00am in Am’dam or approx. 6:30pm in London.

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NEW Y YEA AR IN PARIS

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start & end in London or paris

start & end in London or AMSTERDAM

4 Days

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From C$589pp C$148 per day

From C$520pp C$130 per day Visit contiki.com/amsterdam

Visit contiki.com/paris

Itinerary & SIGHTSEEING 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: New Year’s Eve in Paris The city is yours to explore. Walk down the Champs-Élysées, visit one of the city’s many museums or take a seat in a typical Parisian café & people watch. Tonight, get ready to kick off your New Year celebrations. (B)

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Day 3: New Year’s Day in Paris Happy New Year! This morning, see a different side of the city with an included cruise along the River Seine, then indulge in dinner with the group, before the option to see a famous Parisian cabaret show. (B,D)

Your Backstage Pass includes:

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

Code: WPNY

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

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

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If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same-sex roommate at no extra charge. Start 7:30am in London or approx. 6:00pm in Paris & end 8:00am in Paris or approx. 6:30pm in London.

From C$520pp* C$130 per day Itinerary & SIGHTSEEING

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If you are travelling solo, we can set you up with a same-sex roommate at no extra charge. Start 7:30am in London or approx. 6:00pm in Am’dam & end 8:00am in Am’dam or approx. 6:30pm in London.

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4 Days From C$355pp C$89 per day

Visit contiki.com/hogmanay

Day 4: Edinburgh. Chill today,

Day 2: New Year’s Eve in 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, start the New Year celebrations at a local bar before experiencing the

awesome vibes that make the city go off! (B) Day 3: New Year’s Day in Amsterdam Welcome 2015! Explore even more of the city your way. Tonight, see Amsterdam’s canals & cable houses from another view on an optional canal cruise. (B) Day 4: Amsterdam to London (or end Amsterdam). This morning we make our way back to London where your trip ends on arrival. Or if you’re staying on in Amsterdam, your trip ends after breakfast. (B) See contiki.com/ amsterdam for a full itinerary, all inclusions & ME TIME optionals

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Day 3: New Years Eve in Edinburgh. Maybe explore Holyrood House, visit Winter Wonderland or give haggis a go. Tonight, Hogmanay is all on! With bars & street parties grab your friends & get involved! (B)

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 taking a walk through the Red Light District. (D)

ST. PATRICKS DAY PAT

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Day 2: Edinburgh. Sleep in, then explore! Stroll Prince’s Street & the Royal Mile & maybe visit Edinburgh Castle. Tonight, join the crowds for the Torchlight Procession – it opens Hogmanay with a pack of noisy, hairy Vikings from the highlands pulling a Viking warship along a “river of fire” through the streets. (B)

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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! We’ll take a city walking tour, then head to a local pub to let the fun begin.

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or visit Loony Dook where punters jump in the freezing waters of the Firth of Forth. Or, just get back out there with the locals & party. (B) Day 5: Edinburgh to London (or end Edinburgh). Your trip ends on arrival in London. Or if staying on in Edinburgh, your trip ends after breakfast. (B) See contiki.com/hogmanay for a full itinerary, all inclusions & ME TIME optionals NB: start Edinburgh trips do not include ME Time optionals.

4 DAY OPTION For those with less time, we also offer a 4 day Hogmanay adventure, departing London or arriving in Edinburgh on day 2 of the above itinerary. Visit contiki.com/hogmanay for details. Code: WWHOG

backstage pass Your Backstage Pass includes: 4 nights multi-share (up to 8 people) en-suite hostel accommodation 4 cooked breakfasts (B) Tour Manager Inclusions & sightseeing as detailed

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Please note: Start Edinburgh option does not include any coach transfers. above is multi-share & * Price includes the coach from London. Start in Edinburgh deduct C$115. 4 day option deduct C$120. Start 6:45am in London or approx. 5:00pm in Edinburgh & end 8:00am in Edinburgh or approx. 9:00pm in London.

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Itinerary & SIGHTSEEING 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)

Your Backstage Pass includes: 3 nights twin-share hotel accom OR 3 nights multi-share (up to 8 people) hostel accom (en suite or shared facilities) 3 breakfasts (B) Tour Manager Contiki St. Pat’s Souvenir Inclusions & sightseeing as detailed

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)

Code: WWPH Hotel

Day 4: Dublin to London (or end Dublin). Chill or get some much needed sleep on the coach as your trip ends on arrival in London. Or if you’re staying on in Dublin, your trip ends after breakfast. (B)

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QUESTION? QUE Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know:

What’s included? • Coach, train, internal flights, transfers & ferry transportation as specified. • Accommodation, breakfasts, lunches & evening meals listed in the Backstage Pass Includes section on trip pages. • Sightseeing as detailed on p.6 & listed in the Backstage Pass Includes section in each trip itinerary. Where specified, entrance fees to these locations are included. • Experienced team as detailed on p.9 & on trip pages.

What’s not included? • Personal expense money. • Passport, Visas, personal insurance, medical fees. • Sightseeing, visits & entrance fees other than those specified on trip pages. • ME Time optional activities such as whitewater rafting, gondola rides, etc. • Some meals (unless specified under Backstage Pass Includes section). • Anything not specified in the Backstage Pass Includes section.

included flights Flights as specified on individual trip itineraries are included as part of the price. As detailed within our Booking Conditions (p.27) under ‘General’ we rely on international conventions regarding air travel & other transportation as specified. Through enrolment & payment for your trip 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 TRIPS:

day-by-day itinerary including full details & costs of all optional activities available on your trip. 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 have 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 trip 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? Payment for your ME Time optionals is made direct to your Tour Manager on your trip. You can choose to pay in cash (local currency) or by credit or debit card as long as they have a PIN attached. Using a credit or debit card is convenient, and can save you money on withdrawal fees & poor exchange rates! You can pay using most credit & debit cards like Visa, Mastercard & AMEX. Note: It’s a good idea to let your bank know you’re travelling & check if there is a daily transaction limit, so you always have access to money when you need it. Note: In a few destinations, we cannot accept credit card payment, like the UK, Croatia, Russia & Turkey. Ask your Tour Manager for details when you start your trip.

Accommodation is in superior tourist class hotels, ships & trains. These are described on p.8 & on individual trip 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, trips are provided with allocated seating on deck. Depending on the numbers & configuration on your trip, 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.

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BUDGET TRIPS:

Every country in the world has different tipping policies & 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!

Your accommodation is a combination of cabins in hostels, hotels, & Special Stopovers depending on the type of trip you select. Refer to p.8 & individual trip pages for details. On overnight ferries, trips are provided with allocated seating on deck. 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.23 for details.

FESTIVALS: Some trips offer ‘multi-share’ accommodation. These rooms may be for up to 8 people with shared facilities & at times may be mixed gender.

Will I get more information? Upon receipt of final payment, your trip 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

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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 trip. Travellers must have completed a trip before they can redeem the discount on a subsequent trip booking. Only one discount can be redeemed per past traveller annually. A deposit must be received before the discount can be applied to the land component of the booking. It is not available on pre & post-trip accommodation rates & other selected products such as internal flights. The discount applies to brochured land prices only & cannot be combined with any non-brochured special market promotions.

no compulsory tipping reward only excellence!

Booking Security Contiki has been running trips 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 trip prior to departure at contiki.com/checkin. Checking in will save you time on your first day of the trip, 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 trip see contiki.com.

How much luggage can I bring? On our trips, 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 trips 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 trip. You are fully responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your trip. Contiki is not legally permitted to knowingly allow anybody who does not have a valid visa to join a trip. Consult your travel agent to determine which visas you require & how to obtain them.

SCHENGEN VISAS The majority of our trips 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 trip travels outside of the Schengen area at any point you will require a multiple entry visa. The trips that require multiple entry Schengen visas are listed below: Spanish Spree, European Trail, Eastern Rocker, Trail to Rome, Trail to London.

2. Failure to obtain all necessary visas could cause you to miss part of your trip & will result in you incurring considerable expense & inconvenience. 3. It is better to apply for all visas through your travel agent before you leave home. Your travel agent will contact Contiki for full details. 4. Contiki will provide you with visa contacts from our London base at the Royal National Hotel, if necessary. 5. Each client is responsible for having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the conclusion of their trip.

Do I need vaccinations? At the time this brochure went to press (May, 2014), 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 trip.

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Some of our trips also visit countries that are not covered by the Schengen Agreement. You may require visas for countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland & Egypt. Depending on your nationality it may be possible to obtain visas for Egypt upon arrival – you should check before you depart for your trip.

Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation globally is constantly changing. Events around the world, coupled with the “Travel Advisories“ put out by various governments, may at times necessitate changes to the accommodations and itinerary or even trip cancellation. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for further information in this regard. You must accept these risks involved in travel to any country that may experience security difficulties and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions.

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

Photos Courtesy of © Glenn Kelly p.7 & p.23 Snowboarding.

VISAS FOR NON-SCHENGEN COUNTRIES

Contiki Holidays Travel Protection Plan PROVIDING YOU WITH “ANY REASON” CANCELATION FLEXIBILITY AND PEACE OF MIND WHILE YOU TRAVEL: Contiki Holidays Travel Protection Plan – designed exclusively with the following: Priced at: Trips up to $2,000: $129 per person / Trips $2,001 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 Cancelation: Up to Total Trip Cost. Reimburses the non-refundable Contiki Holidays cancelation penalties imposed if you must cancel your trip for a specified reason such as illness, injury or death to you, a traveling companion or an immediate family member. Other eligible reasons for cancelation 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” Cancelation Waiver**. With the Contiki Holidays “Any Reason” Cancelation Waiver, Contiki Holidays will provide you with 100% of the cancelation 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 Cancelation section of the Travel Protection Plan. Cancelation 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” Cancelation 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 nontransferrable and non-refundable and may not be redeemed for cash. Future travel certificates do not include airfare cancelation charges for air arrangements unless those arrangements were provided by Contiki Holidays. Trip Interruption: Up to Total Trip Cost Trip Delay: Up to C$1,000 (C$150/day)

SECTION II: TRAVEL INSURANCE BENEFITS Underwritten by Legacy General Insurance Company* Baggage Protection: Up to C$2,500 Bag Delay: Up to C$500 Medical & Dental Expenses: Up to C$1,000,000** Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation: Up to C$50,000

SECTION III: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES Provided by On Call International The above is only a summary – a 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, Berkely, at 1-866-580-4871. You may also view the plan at www.contiki.com The Contiki Holidays Travel Protection Plan is provided in addition to other applicable indemnity or insurance programs, where permitted by law and shall apply only after benefits have been paid. * Section II Travel Insurance Benefits, Policy Number MZ0926385H0001A are underwritten by Legacy General Insurance Company. ** NOTE: The Medical & Dental Expense benefits of this plan are subject to a maximum benefit limit of $30,000 CAD 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 Aon Affinity Berkely Travel (an authorized agent for Legacy General Insurance Company). In Canada, this plan is administered by Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc.

This plan was designed and is administered by BerkelyCareSM.

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BOOKING

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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 6th March, 2014. 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 (May, 2014) 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 Air Reservations/Ticketing: Air-inclusive bookings may require an additional non-refundable deposit at time of booking. Upon receipt of full air payment, your airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges are final. This will be regardless of future price fluctuations up or down. When booking a guided vacation including flights, you will be required at the time of booking to provide us the full name as detailed on the passport or government-issued ID. 1.4 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. 1.5 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. 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and apply

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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. All cancellation policies valid as at 23rd May 2014 and are subject to change. Final policy will be confirmed at time of booking. 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. 4.3 Air Cancellation & Changes: Prior to airline ticketing, a service fee $35 per person and after airline ticketing a service fee of $75 per person, plus any airline imposed penalties which may be up to 100% of the air ticket price, will be charged. If paper tickets are issued, no refund will be made for canceled air tickets until after the paper tickets are returned to Contiki. Non-refundable tickets cannot be refunded. Please ensure any returned guided vacation document which contains airline tickets is sent by certified or registered mail. Lost ticket replacement can take up to one year and processing fees may be assessed. 4.4 Air Seating: Not all airlines offer pre assigned seats. Some may charge for pre assigned seats. Any additional charge imposed by airlines will be at guests’ expense. Where pre-assigned seats are not offered or different seats are desired, guests must contact airline(s) direct to arrange seating assignments. Seating is solely under the airline’s control, as are itinerary changes due to flight delays and schedule changes. Contiki reserves the right to offer alternative schedules for itineraries affected by airline schedule changes and equipment. Flight delays, flight cancellation and schedule changes are the responsibility of the airline. Contiki will not be responsible or liable for such delays or rescheduling, and additional charges may be involved. 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. Canadian passport holders require an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) approval prior to departure. 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.26. 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 2014 to March 2015. 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.14, the 3 & 5 day London Explorer packages described on p.24 & Hogmanay & St Patrick’s Day tours described on p.25 all of which are operated by Contiki Travel (UK) Ltd. This brochure was published in May 2014 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.

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• Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local Contiki office that there’s space on the trip you’ve chosen. At the same time, your travel agent can book your hotel accommodation before and/or after your trip. • At the time of booking, you must pay to your travel agent a nonrefundable deposit of C$200 per person per trip 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 trip to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Booking Conditions as set out on p.27, which make up the contract between you and Contiki.

THE TRAVEL CORPORATION Contiki is backed by The Travel Corporation, one of the world’s most successful family-owned travel companies. Our passion and commitment for giving our travellers life changing experiences is in our blood. It also means you get the peace of mind that comes from a financially strong group with global scale. But don’t take our word for it, check out the awards we’ve won at thetravelcorporation.com.

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Contiki loves the planet This brochure was printed on SFI certified paper. By supporting the SFI program, Contiki is helping to strengthen forest practices in North America & promote responsible sourcing globally. You can help too, by recycling this brochure when you’re done. Either pass it on to a friend to read, or pop it in your recycling collection. Easy. Contiki is represented in Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and USA. Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Guernsey. © Copyright 2014. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Contiki provides you with holidays & experiences of a lifetime.

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