Contiki Holidays Europe Winter eBrochure 2016/17 (CAD) by Contiki

EUROPE 2016 /17

INCLUDING SNOWBOARDING, SKIING & SHORT STAYS

AUTUMN, WINTER, SPRING

MAKE new friends from new places. CREATE the stories now that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll recount for decades to come. CELEBRATE individuality, diversity, connections and a little bit of craziness. FIND comfort outside your comfort zone. SEE the world through youthful eyes, with a little bit of naivety and a truckload of optimism. YOU have one life. One shot. Make it count.

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THE CONTIKI DIFFERENCE

You’ve picked up this brochure, which means You’re alreadY having fanciful ideas about roaming europe off-peak. all rugged up and raring to explore. Choosing where to go and how to go is enough to make a lesser human run for the hills. But not you. You’ve spotted a little something special in Contiki and you’re running for the Austrian Alps, snowboard in one hand and a glass of mulled wine in the other. Put simply, we make it our business to craft unimaginable travel experiences throughout the year. When you sign-up for a Contiki trip through Europe, you side step the logistical nightmare of organizing the nitty-gritty, and bobsled straight into the fun stuff. EUROPE OFF-PEAK

BEST VALUE

Roam Europe off-peak with Contiki. Covered in winter charm. Not covered in tourists. And at significant lower prices. Which means more pizza, pasta, espresso, gelato, cannoli, tiramisu, and olive oil than you can imagine. That means you can enjoy all the monuments, adventures, and attractions Europe has to offer without breaking the bank.

We offer value we’re proud of, that cannot be matched. We dare you to try proving otherwise. We dare you to try doing this any other way for less cash. Our value for money means you have more left over to spend on the important things. Like French perfume or a bottle of vino from the Rhine Valley.

MORE CHOICE Endless trips, infinite possibilities, happiness guaranteed. Want a trip that sees you sitting in the sauna after a long day on the slopes? No problem. Rather be shuffling your way through a manic medina in Marrakech? That’s cool too. With endless trips to choose from, disappointment is an impossible outcome.

TRAVEL EXPERTS Enough experience and enthusiasm to cover a Dutch flower field. Take half a century of experience, team it with endless enthusiasm, and you’ve got yourself a company known world over as the experts of travel.

MORE INCLUDED Do more; open your wallet less. That’s our motto. Breakfasts and boat rides, cheese farms and Chianti wine tastings, regal churches and river cruises. With our suite of inspiring inclusions you’ll be doing more and opening your wallet less.

18-35 YEAR OLDS ONLY Travel with those who share your youthful curiosity and healthy dose of maturity. It’s not about being hyper-selective. It’s about ensuring we get a posse together that’s in the same frame of mind. Sharing a youthful curiosity and a healthy dose of maturity is paramount to having an insanely good time.

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EUROPE TRIPS DISCOVERY PLUS

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IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

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Easy Pace

40-44

Winter & SKi

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FESTIVALS & SHORT STAYS

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Plans can change, so when it comes to booking travel with us, we prefer a no-strings attached type approach, we call it the Freedom Guarantee. It’s made up of two parts: change your trip for zero fees, or use FlexDeposit to save your paid deposit for when you’re ready to use it. Visit contiki.com/freedomguarantee for details.

EUROPE WINTER 2016/17

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More destinations. More trips. More departures. More choice. 3 enchanting seasons. 24 countries. 5 unique travel styles.

And one damn fine way to see Europe off-peak. As the original travel company for the young, wide-eyed and curious, we know where travellers want to go. Here are 8 of the destinations we’re currently swooning over – just a small taste of the magnificence in store.

Tyrol, AUSTrIAN AlPS

Nothing says legitimate winter quite like a frolic in the Austrian Alps. Tyrol is a haven of natural beauty and chance for adrenalin. And it just so happens we have an amazing Austrian Gasthof for you to stay in.

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Apart from being breathtakingly beautiful and boasting castles and pretty mountainside towns galore, the Rhine Valley has a wonderful knack for producing world-class wines. We can’t ask for much more than that, can we?

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Budapest’s famous outdoor thermal pools set amongst Art Nouveau architecture are quite enough to satisfy a visit. Then there’s the pretty river, the Royal Palace and the Chain Bridge - they’re just the sour cream on the goulash. Mmmm, goulash.

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The architecture, the fresh seafood, the unique culture, the vintage trams; there’s too much to love about the hilly capital of Portugal.

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Granada, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains is best known for the Alhambra, a grand, sprawling hilltop fortress but is also home to delicious tapas, cool street art and exciting nightlife.

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Feeling tantalised? Wait â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;till you conquer Europe and get ready to check out our trips in the rest of the world. Think great American road-trips, adrenalin pumping trips in New Zealand and exotic jaunts right across Asia.

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WHAT YOU GET

PRACTICAL STUFF To us, hassle-free travel is spending zero time on worry and stress. Say farewell to endless wasted hours scouring the internet to find the best price and decent locations. With us, every detail is taken care of, guaranteed.

INcLUDED TRANSPORTATION INcLUDED cENTRAL AccOMMODATION BREAkFAST DAILY & MORE INcLUDED MEALS THE MOST EXPERIENcED TEAM

INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCES Oh yes, now this is where the fun starts. We pack more of the things you’ve been dreaming about into our trips than anyone else. FACT.

INcLUDED BLOckBUSTER SIGHTS & cULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS MORE ME TIME OPTIONALS & FREE TIME TO EXPLORE LOcAL GUIDES FOR INSIDER AccESS UNIQUE LOcAL TASTES ENDLESS MUST-DO EXPERIENcES

The result? It’s hard to describe, but it’s the best feeling in the world. New places, new experiences, all with a bunch of fun loving peeps.

HUNDREDS OF FIRSTS WIDENED EYES A FULLY TIckED BUckET LIST EUPHORIc MOMENTS FOMO-INDUcING INSTAGRAMS NEW MATES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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ME TIME

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES FLEXIBILITY AND FREE TIME

A PERFECT SUITE OF INCLUSIONS

Half the fun of travelling is calling the shots on how you spend your time. Roaming free, doing your own thing, and getting a little lost while discovering local secrets. Our trips give you the chance to do exactly that. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure style of travelling that allows you to sign up for optional activities that tickle your wanderlust fancy, or opt for solo time if that’s more your jam. We have more flexibility than your local yoga school. Hit contiki.com/metime or look for the symbol peppered across this brochure to find out more.

We tailor our trips around what you want, and this doesn’t stop at the map. It carries on into what we include AND what we don’t include. Sometimes you want to choose where you grab a meal - we get that. Most mornings you need your breakfast dished up pronto and you want some incredible experiences included in your day and included in the price - we get that too. Big sights, the right tickets and unique experiences you’ve never even imagined are what we do best.

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

Venice

Paris

FOODIE FAVES

Delicious pizza in Italy

OUR TEAM

ALL THE FOOD

AN A+ TEAM

What would travelling be without mealtime and local culinary delights? We dare not imagine. Our trips include a fuel-filled breakfast every single day and plenty of eating experiences that mean so much more than satisfying hunger. Think schnitzel and apple strudel in Austria, gelato in Italy, a cheese farm in Holland, and tapas in Spain. The rest of the time is yours to explore the foodie haunts that call your name.

Trip after trip, year after year, our Contiki Team are hailed as a trip highlight. They don’t just do their job, they backflip their way out of bed and jump through hoops in the hotel lobby. From our Trip Managers to our Drivers and On-Site Teams, they’re all A+. And best of all, they share your youthful curiosity for travelling the world and won’t be shy in sharing their secret spots along the way.

Roz, Trip Manager

EUROPE WINTER 2016/17

COMPARE CONTIKI Think you can do a beTTer job rolling solo Than Travelling on conTiki? convinced your savvy ways will ensure you see all The sighTs, encounTer zero hassles and pay a lesser price? allow us To hypoThesize The realiTy over a day in amsTerdam, dear Traveller…

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I don’t even know if I’m going to go out tonight given it’s so warm and comfortable in here and the WiFi is so rapid. Maybe just a quick canal stroll? (Included)

GOING CONTIKI

GOING IT ALONE

Can you imagine needing to hurl our bags over our shoulders and find public transportation every time we change destinations? No thank you! (Included)

It said ‘central Amsterdam’ online but Google maps says we’re a 30-minute cab ride away. Maybe we just stay inside for the night. (€150)

me Time

A trip to a clog maker’s house – now that’s a bit cute! And a cheese farm – I’m gonna eat my bodyweight in Edam! I guess this is another day where I’m going to see a whole lot without spending a cent. (Included)

VS GOING IT ALONE I wonder what amazing things there are to do around here. Hmmm, TripAdvisor tells me about a cheese farm – cuuuute! (€25)

GOING IT ALONE

VS GOING CONTIKI I love that we don’t have to traipse around the city looking for breakfast every morning. I presumed being free it would be pretty average but this is a banquet! I may need to skip lunch at this rate. (Included)

GOING IT ALONE It’s amazing having all this free time to myself. I just wish I could mix it up a bit by hanging out with people once in a while, maybe I’ll join a dinner cruise. (€75)

Oh boy, I almost forgot that I need to book a bus ride to Berlin for tomorrow! If I don’t leave, it will throw off my whole schedule. I’ll miss all my hotel bookings and potentially a flight. (€57)

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GOING CONTIKI I’m so glad we have some free time today. The Trip Manager said there are 75 museums in Amsterdam & a ME Time optional dinner cruise tonight. (€39.50)

GOING IT ALONE I feel like I’ve just opened my eyes and I’m lugging myself around the streets trying to find a meal. Even just a coffee would help at this stage. (€15)

GOING CONTIKI

GOING IT ALONE

Plus ME Time optional

Plus Dinner Cruise

Trips From c$166 per day*

c$343 per day

Prices and exchange rates validated at 10th February, 2016 at the locations stated. Actual costs may change without notice. Inclusions cost comparison is based on activities similar to those included in a Contiki trip. Contiki pricing is based on European Vista p.32 departures October 21st, 2016 to March 17th, 2017 excluding peak price departures.

SAVE BIG

VISIT Contiki.com /deals

BOOK EARLY and SAVE

Plans can change, so when it comes to booking travel with us, we prefer a ‘no-strings-attached’ type approach – we call it the Freedom Guarantee. It’s made up of two parts: change your trip for zero fees, or use FlexDeposit to save your paid deposit for when you’re ready to use it. Visit contiki.com/freedomguarantee for details.

Book and pay early for the best deal on your trip. Don’t miss out on these great savings. Check contiki.com/deals for the latest. #1 save up to C$330 * Pay in full on or before 25th August 2016 & save up to 7.5%

#2 save up to C$219 * Pay in full on or before 27th October 2016 & save up to 5%

BOOK WITH FRIENDS

BOOK 2 OR MORE TRIPS

Can’t get enough of Contiki? We know the feeling. Book 2 trips of 7+ days and get C$50 off your second trip.

We believe in the principle of the more the merrier! Start early and get your friends on board for an amazing adventure. • 4 or more everyone saves 5% • 7 or more everyone saves 7.5% • 10 or more everyone saves 10% (or invite an 11th and bring them, or yourself, for free!)

TravellING AGAIN?

PART PAY

Once you’ve booked, register online, share it with your family and friends and pay off your trip over time.

TRIPLE SHARE

Triple share options available on some trips to stretch your budget even further.

Travelled with us or one of our sister companies before? Welcome back to the family with 5% additional discount.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Travel insurance is mandatory on our trips, and we have some of the best deals on rates. Visit contiki.com/insurance

The facts: all these discounts apply to the land portion of your trip price only (this excludes taxes, included flight costs, extra accommodation & optional activities. Your trip price does not include the costs of international flights 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 and are not combinable with Last Minute Deals. Group discounts (‘Book with friends’) is available on all trips. Book early savings of C$330 and C$219 based on Winter Wanderer p.20. Discounts are subject to availability & may be withdrawn at any point without notice.

EUROPE WINTER 2016-17

Overlooking the beautiful town of Hopfgarten

CONTIKI CARES

There’s no better education than travel. Exploring the world opens your eyes to different cultures, different communities and a new way of living, and travelling responsibly goes hand in hand with this education. Small steps make big waves, and by working together we can protect the places that have given us countless happy memories for years to come.

CONTIKI CARES PROJECTS Since 2008, Contiki has been partnered with some incredible organizations and people that we continue to support.

TREADRIGHT

2008 LAUNCHES SUSTAINAbLE COASTLINES

2011

2012 SHARKS COUNT

2013

2014 CENTRO DE TExTILES TRADICIONALES DEL CUSCO

MAR LEADERSHIP OCEANA

SEA TURTLE CONSERVANCy & SURFRIDERS AUSTRALIA

2015

2016

VALUING OUR RELATIONSHIPS Responsible travel is as much about the communities we touch and friendships we make as it is our actions and choices. Here’s just a taster of these: FORTISSIMO, ITALY The relationship with Fortissimo, our Italian ground handlers, began back in 1968 when Contiki met a young Paulo Fortini, Fortissimo’s founder. Opening his business in the 1990s as a result of the continued support of Contiki, Fortissimo’s continue to provide Contiki with on the ground support in Italy to this day. HOPFGARTEN, AUSTRIA The Contiki / Hopfgarten relationship began way back in the winter of 1969, when a van of Contiki travellers on route to the Tyrol region were encouraged to change their plans and spend their trip in Hopfgarten by local ski instructor and ski school owner Lois Biembacher. Fast forward to the present day, and Contiki is completely integrated into the local Hopfgarten community, and Gasthof Schöneck. Contiki travellers purchase ski passes, ski lessons and ski hire from local businesses, and take advantage of adventure activities including bob sledding, bike hire and rafting, all of which help to boost the local economy. ATLAS REIZEN Gerco’s story began back in 2000 when he worked under Dick Vermaats, owner of a Dutch coach company that Contiki had used since 1972. When Dick retired, Contiki purchased his fleet of coaches and promoted Gerco to Managing Director of the newly formed company Atlas Reizen. Contiki’s relationship with Gerco has always been a strong one and as Contiki grew, so did ATLAS. Today, ATLAS has a fleet of 76 Contiki coaches.

SURFRIDERS AUSTRALIA

CONTIKI LOVES THE PLANET Contiki is proud to be using 100% recycled LEIPA paper for the body of our brochures. It is just part of The Travel Corporation way, and another sign we really dig this planet of ours.

COACH TRANSPORTATION: A GREENER wAy TO TRAVEL Think travelling by car, train or plane is more eco than a coach trip in most countries? Think again. We use the most efficient and environmentally friendly coaches on the road. Surprised?

COACHES: A CHEAPER wAy TO TRAVEL CARS: 3x more expensive than a coach RAIL: 3x more expensive than a coach

CHECK OUT

contiki.com/storytellers, contiki.com/contikicares and treadright.org for more.

Contiki, in partnership with the TreadRight Foundation, encourages the sustainable development of tourism by projects that benefit the environment, heritage and community. Visit treadright.org to check out our exciting new partnerships with WildAid and Alliance for Artisan Enterprise.

COACH: Save your $ and the environment

London

Amsterdam

Rome

THESE TRIPS ARE THE BOX-TICKING, TRIP-OF-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCES FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SLEIGH THEIR WAY THROUGH AS MUCH OF EUROPE AS POSSIBLE. MISS NOTHING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; THATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S YOUR MOTTO.

Barcelona

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EUROPEAN MAGIC

DISCOVERY PLUS

NETHERLANDS

1 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

LONDON 1

1 RHINE VALLEY

Dover Calais

GERMANY

BELGIUM

ENGLISH CHANNEL Valley of the Somme

PARIS 2

MUNICH 1

AUSTRIA

Burgundy Region SWITZERLAND

FRANCE

1 LUCERNE

Paris

Swiss Alps

5 World Heritage sites visited

SNAPSHOT

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 9 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

10 DAYS 8 COUNTRIES C$1815 C$182 PP*

ITALY

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

P/DAY*

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWHH Start

London

Finish

Paris or London

Total Cost

C$ pp*

Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS t Locally guided walking tour of Munich t Private boat through the canals of Venice t Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

ME TIME OPTIONS M Venetian dinner & regional wines See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

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Day 2: London to Amsterdam. Ferry across the English Channel & head up to the free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses by night M Evening canal boat cruise

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Day 3: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley. Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, canals & cool cafés. Next, stop in the Rhine Valley with its charming wine villages & old-time German atmosphere. (B,D) Stunning drive along the river Rhine M Wine tasting in a historic cellar

Day 4: Rhine Valley to Munich. Head south to Munich, a charming, festive 800-year old city & home of the world-famous Oktoberfest. (B) Learn how beer steins are crafted See the Lorelei Rock See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall

London

Finish

Total Cost

Paris or London

C$ pp*

Dec 30 ▲ Jan 8

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Day 6: Venice. Meander through the “floating city’s” tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art-filled palazzos, interesting little shops, bars & markets. (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See Venice’s iconic canals & gondolas M Gondola ride along the canals

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Day 7: Venice to Lucerne. Catch a glimpse of magical Lake Como & then steer all the way into the heart of the Swiss Alps. (B,D) See the wooden Chapel Bridge in Lucerne Scenic alpine drive

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’ trip quote.

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Day 8: Lucerne to Paris. Pass through the lush vineyards & wine regions of Burgundy to the glittering “City of Lights”. (B,D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral

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Day 9: Paris. Indulge in sophisticated Paris – shop the chic boutiques, overload on pastries, traditional baguettes & cheese or sit back with a café au lait & people-watch. (B) Visit a French perfumery M Cabaret show & three-course dinner

Day 10: End Paris. Morning transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)

Day 5: Munich to Venice. Wind through the Bavarian Alps & stop at Innsbruck, Austria before we arrive in enchanting Venice. (B,D) See the Golden Roof, Royal Palace & Olympic Ski Jump in Innsbruck

Start

2016

Day 1: Arrive London. Check into your hotel & then later meet up with your Trip Manager & fellow travellers.

INCLUSIONS

2 VENICE

FROM

8 continental breakfasts (B), 5 three-course dinners (D)

Brenner Pass

Lake Como

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$140. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

INCLUDED MEALS

Innsbruck

14 21 28 25 2 9 16 23 26 28

Oct Oct Nov Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★◆Jan ● Jan ■ Jan

23 30 6 4 11 18 25 1 4 6

1895 1895 1895 1869 1869 1869 1919 1919 1919 1919

2017 Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar

6 20 3 17 3 10 17

Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar

15 29 12 26 12 19 26

1919 1815 1815 1815 1815 1855 1855

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share).

Single room supplement of C$505 based on the twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in London & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Munich. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ◆ Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.15.

NETHERLANDS

NORTH SEA

ENGLAND

1 AMSTERDAM

LONDON 1

1 RHINE VALLEY

Dover Calais

DISCOVERY PLUS

GERMANY

BELGIUM

ENGLISH CHANNEL Valley of the Somme

PARIS 2

MUNICH 1 Burgundy Region SWITZERLAND

1 LUCERNE

FRANCE

Brenner Pass

Swiss Alps

8 World Heritage sites visited 1

AUSTRIA

1 INNSBRUCK

Lake Como

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

FLORENCE 1

1 VENICE Apennine Mountains

ITALY

2 ROME

Vatican City

EUROPEAN DISCOVERY 13 DAYS 9 COUNTRIES FROM

C$2335 C$180 PP*

P/DAY*

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$180. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 1: Arrive London. Check into your hotel & then later meet up with your Trip Manager & fellow travellers. Day 2: London to Amsterdam. Ferry across the English Channel & head to the free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. (D) See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses M Evening boat cruise

Day 3: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley. Check out Amsterdam’s museums, canals & cool cafés. Next, stop in the Rhine Valley with its old-time German atmosphere. (B,D) Day 4: Rhine Valley to Munich. Head south to Munich, the festive home of Oktoberfest. (B) See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall

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Day 5: Munich to Innsbruck. Be wowed by stunning alpine scenery en route to a cool Tyrolean village. (B,D) Day 6: Innsbruck to Venice. Wind through the Austrian Alps via the Brenner Pass to Italy. Meander through the ‘floating city’ & find grand squares, artfilled palazzos & interesting little shops. (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands M Gondola ride along the canals

Day 7: Venice to Rome. Leave enchanting Venice & criss-cross the Apennine Mountains on the road to Rome. (B,D) See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona

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Day 8: Rome. Explore this living museum of history. Later, delve into history with a trip of the Vatican museums including the Sistine Chapel. (B) See St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City M Guided tour of the Colosseum & Roman Forum

Day 9: Rome to Florence. Pass through rural Umbria’s rolling hills & vineyards to Florence. A Local Guide gives you the inside track on the city’s striking buildings & sacred art. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration M Nightclub entry

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Florence

SNAPSHOT

HOW MUCH & WHEN

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWHW Start

London

Finish

Paris or London

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2016 Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

14 17 24 31 14 19 26 28 3 5 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23

Start

London

Finish

Paris or London

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2016 Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★●Jan ★■ Jan

26 29 5 12 26 1 8 10 15 17 21 23 25 27 29 31 2 4

2435 2435 2435 2399 2399 2399 2399 2399 2399 2399 2399 2399 2399 2465 2465 2465 2465 2465

Dec 27 ★◆Jan 8 Dec 29 ✱ Jan 10 Dec 31 Jan 12

2465 2465 2465

2017 Jan 2 Jan 7 Jan 16 Jan 23 Jan 30 Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 20 Feb 27 Mar 6 Mar 13 Mar 20

2465 2465 2465 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2335 2379 2379

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

14 19 28 4 11 18 25 4 11 18 25 1

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share).

Day 10: Florence to Lucerne. Catch a glimpse of magical Lake Como en route to the breathtaking Swiss Alps. (B)

Single room supplement of C$645 based on the twin-share trip price.

Day 11: Lucerne to Paris. Pass through the lush vineyards of Burgundy to the “City of Lights”. (B,D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral

Trip starts 6:00pm in London & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London.

Day 12: Paris. Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance & history among the city’s legendary icons. (B) Visit a French perfumery M Cabaret show & dinner

Day 13: Depart Paris. Morning transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or transfer to London. (B)

Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price.

● Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Florence. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in Rome. ◆ Spends New Year’s Eve in Tyrol Valley. ✱ Spends New Year’s Eve in Rhine Valley.

12 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 11 continental breakfasts (B), 5 three-course dinners (D)

INCLUSIONS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS t Locally guided walking tour in Venice t Private boat through the canals of Venice Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

ME TIME OPTIONS M Traditional feast in the hills of Tuscany M Paris cabaret See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.15.

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ DISCOVERY

EUROPE WINTER 2016-17

WINTER WANDERER

DISCOVERY PLUS

NORTH SEA

BERLIN 2

NETHERLANDS Edam

ENGLAND

2 AMSTERDAM

LONDON 1 Dover Calais

Dresden

GERMANY

BELGIUM

2 PRAGUE

ENGLISH CHANNEL Valley of the Somme

CZECH REP

2 PARIS Burgundy Region FRANCE

2 LUCERNE

14 World Heritage sites visited Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

SNAPSHOT

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 24 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

Pisa

Pyrenees Mountains SPAIN

INCLUDED MEALS

P/DAY*

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

23 continental breakfasts (B), 11 three-course dinners (D)

Day 1: Arrive London. Check-in & meet with your crew. Day 2: London to Paris. Ferry across the English Channel to France. (D)

INCLUSIONS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

Day 3: Paris. Indulge in sophisticated Paris & see the city’s icons. (B) M Cabaret show with dinner

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS

Day 5: Lucerne. Soak up the alpine beauty as you wander through the cobbled streets. (B,D)

t Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour t See Paris from the Eiffel Tower t Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

ME TIME OPTIONS M Indulge in a Swiss fondue lunch, Lucerne See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ WANDERER

#WINTERWANDERER

Day 4: Paris to Lucernce. Pass through the vineyards of Burgundy to the Swiss Alps. (B,D)

Day 14: Rome to Venice. Head toward the Adriatic Sea & arrive in the Veneto region. (B,D) Day 15: Venice. Opt in for a gondola ride along the canals. (B) Day 16: Venice to Vienna. Ride through the Dolomite Mountains to Vienna. (B) Day 17: Vienna. Viennese culture waltzes right up to you on a morning tour. (B,D) M Schnaps Museum visit

Day 6: Lucerne to Lyon. We leave the mountains behind as we head to Lyon. Hotel (B)

Day 18: Vienna to Munich. Make a humbling stop at the Mauthausen Concentration Camp. (B) Visit a beer hall

Day 7: Lyon to Barcelona. Head through the Pyrénées Mountains, on to Barcelona. (B,D)

Day 19: Munich to Prague. Wind through the German countryside to Prague. (B,D)

Day 8: Barcelona. Discover real Barcelona on a tour & an optional flamenco show! (B) Day 9: Barcelona to French Riviera. Travel to the glamorous resort town of Nice. (B,D) Day 10: French Riviera. Explore Nice, visit a French perfumery & hit a Monte Carlo casino. (B) Day 11: French Riviera to Florence. Stop & check out Pisa’s famous architectural wonder. (B) M Traditional Tuscan evening Day 12: Florence to Rome. A Local Guide gives you the inside track on this stunning city. (B,D) Leather craft demonstration

Day 13: Rome. See St. Peter’s Basilica & opt in for a guided tour of the Colosseum & Forum. (B)

ADRIATIC SEA

2 ROME

2 BARCELONA

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$330. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

1 FLORENCE

Monaco

FROM

PP*

Dolomite Mountains

2 FRENCH RIVIERA

25 DAYS 11 COUNTRIES C$4195 C$168

2 VIENNA

VENICE 2

ITALY

AUSTRIA

SWITZERLAND

LYON 1

Berlin

Mauthausen

MUNICH 1

Day 20: Prague. Snake through this medieval city’s cobbled streets. (B) M River cruise with meal Day 21: Prague to Berlin. Bite into some local delicacies at your stop in Dresden. (B,D) Day 22: Berlin. Take in artwork & the Berlin Wall & the site of Checkpoint Charlie. (B) M Historical walking tour Day 23: Berlin to Amsterdam. See the canals & gable houses of Amsterdam. (B,D) Day 24: Amsterdam. Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house. (B) Day 25: Depart Amsterdam. Airport transfer or transfer to London. (B)

Vatican City

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWHL Start

London

2016 Oct 13 Oct 15 Oct 20 Oct 27 Nov 3 Nov 10 Nov 15 Nov 17 Nov 22 Nov 24 Nov 29 Dec 1 Dec 4 Dec 6 Dec 8 Dec 11 Dec 13 Dec 15 Dec 17

Finish

Total

Amsterdam Cost or London C$ pp*

Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★●Jan ★■ Jan ★▲Jan ★◆Jan ★✱ Jan

6 8 13 20 27 4 9 11 16 18 23 25 28 30 1 4 6 8 10

4385 4385 4385 4385 4325 4325 4325 4325 4325 4325 4325 4325 4325 4325 4325 4325 4325 4445 4445

Start

London

2016 Dec 19 Dec 21 Dec 23 Dec 26 Dec 28 Dec 30 2017 Jan 2 Jan 5 Jan 12 Jan 17 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 2 Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 2 Mar 16

Finish

Total

Amsterdam Cost or London C$ pp*

★✝ Jan ★✤Jan ★✚ Jan ★▼Jan ◗ Jan ✙ Jan

12 14 16 19 21 23

4445 4445 4445 4445 4445 4445

Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Apr

26 29 5 10 12 19 26 12 19 26 9

4445 4445 4445 4445 4195 4195 4195 4195 4195 4195 4279

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling

solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$1135 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in London & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol 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 Vienna. ✱ Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. ✝ Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ✤ Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. ✚ Spend New Year’s Eve in the French Riviera. ▼ Spend New Year’s Eve in Lyon. ◗ Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ✙ Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

DISCOVERY PLUS

8 World Heritage sites visited 1

Places visited FRANCE Nightstops Optional start/end city

ITALY Cinque Terre

AVIGNON 1

SPAIN Zaragoza

2 MADRID

Aix-enProvence

Monaco

PISA/ ITALIAN RIVIERA 1 2 FLORENCE

2 FRENCH RIVIERA

Pyrenees Mountains

San Gimignano

2 ROME

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

2 BARCELONA

Vatican City

MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS

SNAPSHOT

13 DAYS 5 COUNTRIES

FROM

C$2115 C$163 PP*

Start

P/DAY*

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$165. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING - START MADRID (WWMD) Day 1: Arrive Madrid. Check-in & head out to explore. Later, meet your Trip Manager & fellow travellers. (RD) Day 2: Madrid. Get hooked on the Spanish capital’s culture & vitality. (B) Day 3: Madrid to Barcelona. Stop in Baroque Zaragoza before Barcelona. (B,RD) Day 4: Barcelona. See Gaudí’s Sagrada Família, the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla. (B) M Flamenco dance show & dinner Day 5: Barcelona to Avignon. Travel through the Provence region to Avignon. (B) Day 6: Avignon to French Riviera. Today it’s time for the French Riviera, Monaco & Monte Carlo. (B)

Day 7: French Riviera. Stroll through this beautiful beachside town. (B,RD) Day 8: French Riviera to Pisa. Explore the colourful Cinque Terre. (B) Day 9: Pisa to Florence. Check out the Leaning Tower of Pisa. (B) Day 10: Florence. Discover Florence on a locally guided tour. (B) Day 11: Florence to Rome. Pass through rural Umbria to Rome. (B,RD) Day 12: Rome. Visit the beautiful sites of Rome. (B) Day 13: Rome. The trip ends after breakfast. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 13 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING - START ROME (WWDM) Day 1: Arrive Rome. Check-in & then time to explore. (RD) Day 2: Rome. See St. Peter’s Basilica in The Vatican City before a guided tour of the Colosseum. (B) Day 3: Rome to Florence. Discover medieval San Gimignano, then head to Florence. (B) Day 4: Florence. Discover striking buildings & art in this atmospheric city. (B) Leather craft demonstration Day 5: Florence to Italian Riviera. Check out the Leaning Tower of Pisa, then enter the Cinque Terre region. (B) Day 6: Italian Riviera to French Riviera. Time to head to the French Riviera. (B,RD) Day 7: French Riviera. Stroll through this beautiful beachside town. Later, it’s Monaco & Monte Carlo! (B)

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WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWMD

Day 8: French Riviera to Avignon. Stop for lunch in Aix-en-Provence, then on to Avignon. (B) Visit a French perfumery Day 9: Avignon to Barcelona. Wind through the Pyrénées Mountains to Barcelona. (B,RD) Day 10: Barcelona. See Gaudí’s Sagrada Família, the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla. (B) M Flamenco dance show & dinner Day 11: Barcelona to Madrid. Next it’s on to buzzing Madrid. (B,RD) Day 12: Madrid. Get hooked on the Spanish capital’s culture & vitality. (B) Day 13: Depart Madrid. Your trip ends after breakfast. (B)

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

Finish

Madrid

Rome

2016 Oct 29 Nov 26

Nov 10 Dec 8

Total Cost

Madrid

Rome

2199 2169

2017 Jan 8 Mar 4

Jan 20 Mar 16

C$ pp*

Start

Finish

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2235 2115

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling

solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$819 based on the twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Madrid & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome.

Barcelona

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 12 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 12 continental breakfasts (B), 4 Regional Dinners in our favourite local spots (RD)

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWDM Start

Rome

Finish

Madrid

2016 Oct 17 Oct 29 Nov 14 Nov 26 Dec 27 ● Jan 8

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2199 2169 2235

Start

Finish

Rome

Madrid

2017 Feb 20

Mar 4

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2115

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling

INCLUSIONS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS • Explore the Palace of the Spanish Royal Family on our locally guided tour • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

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ME TIME OPTIONS

YOUR CHOICE

M Delicious feast in the Tuscan hills See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

Keep it flexible & choose where you want to start – either Madrid or Rome – this trip operates in both directions.

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ MED-HIGHLIGHTS

EUROPE WINTER 2016-17 21

EUROPEAN ENCOUNTER

DISCOVERY PLUS

NETHERLANDS Edam

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

LONDON 1 Dover

Calais

GERMANY

1 RHINE VALLEY

BELGIUM

ENGLISH CHANNEL Valley of the Somme

2 PARIS AUSTRIA

Burgundy Region FRANCE

10 World Heritage sites visited

Amsterdam

SNAPSHOT

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 16 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

LUCERNE 2

ITALY

Pisa Avignon

2 FRENCH RIVIERA

Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS t Wine tasting in Rhine Valley t Private boat through the canals of Venice Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

ME TIME OPTIONS M Guided city walking tour in Venice See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ ENCOUNTER

#EUENCOUNTER

2 ROME

Vatican City

C$2859 C$169 PP*

P/DAY*

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWHZ Start

London

INCLUSIONS

1 FLORENCE

Monaco

FROM

15 continental breakfasts (B), 1 Regional Dinner in our favourite local spot (RD), 6 three-course dinners (D)

VENICE 1

17 DAYS 11 COUNTRIES PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$225. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

INCLUDED MEALS

1 INNSBRUCK

Brenner Pass

Swiss Alps

LYON 1

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

Liechtenstein

SWITZ.

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 1: Arrive London. Check-in & meet with your crew. Day 2: London to Amsterdam. Ferry across the English Channel to the vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. (D) Day 3: Amsterdam. See how clogs are made & try some Dutch Edam at a cheese farm. Afterwards, check out Amsterdam’s museums, cafés & nightclubs. (B) Day 4: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley. Today we head to the Rhine Valley with its charming wine villages & old-time German atmosphere. (B,D) Day 5: Rhine Valley to Lucerne. Weave through castle-dotted valleys on the way to the Swiss Alps. (B,D) M Journey to the top of the Swiss Alps Day 6: Lucerne. Wander the cobbled streets & shop for watches, chocolate & Swiss Army knives. (B) Day 7: Lucerne to Innsbruck. Twist & turn through scenic alpine vistas to Innsbruck. (B,D) Visit the capital of Liechtenstein, Vaduz Day 8: Innsbruck to Venice. Meander through the ‘floating city’ & find grand squares & art-filled palazzos. (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square M Gondola ride along the canals Day 9: Venice to Rome. Get ready for the jawdropping sights of ancient Rome. (B,RD) See the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona

Day 10: Rome. Delve into history with an optional tour of the Vatican museums including the Sistine Chapel. (B) See St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City

Day 11: Rome to Florence. A Local Guide gives you the inside track on the city’s striking buildings & sacred art. (B) Florentine leather craft demonstration M Tuscan hills feast

Day 12: Florence to French Riviera. Stop & check out Pisa’s famous Leaning Tower. (B,D) See the Royal Palace in Monaco & a Monte Carlo casino

Day 13: French Riviera. Stroll through markets, shop the boutiques & sun worship on the beach. (B)

Day 14: French Riviera to Lyon. We’ll leave the sunny coast behind as we make our way through the Rhône-Alpes to Lyon. (B) Visit a French perfumery Visit Avignon & see the Papal Palace

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Day 15: Lyon to Paris. Take in the views of Rhône wine country as we head towards Paris. (B,D) See Chablis & Burgundy vineyards See the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre & Notre Dame Cathedral

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Day 16: Paris. Indulge in the magic, romance & history of this great city. (B) M Cabaret show & dinner Day 17: Depart Paris. Morning transfer to Paris CDG Airport or take a transfer to London. (B)

Finish

Paris or London

Total Cost

C$ pp*

14 21 4 18 25 2 6 10 16 23

Finish

Paris or London

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2016

2016 Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

Start

London

Oct Nov Nov Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★●Jan ★■ Jan

30 6 20 4 11 18 22 26 1 8

2985 2985 2945 2945 2945 2945 2945 2945 3025 3025

Dec 26 ★▲Jan 11

3025

2017 Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar

3 6 20 3 17 3 17

Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Apr

19 22 5 19 5 19 2

3025 3025 2859 2859 2859 2859 2915

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share).

Single room supplement of C$779 based on the twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in London & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Rome. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.50. For travel insurance see p.50.

NORTH SEA

BERLIN 2

NETHERLANDS Edam

ENGLAND

AMSTERDAM

LONDON 1

Dresden

Dover Calais

BELGIUM GERMANY

ENGLISH CHANNEL

2 PRAGUE CZECH REP

Valley of the Somme

2 PARIS

Dachau

FRANCE

Burgundy Region

MUNICH 2 SWITZERLAND Swiss Alps

10 World Heritage sites visited 1

DISCOVERY PLUS

2 LUCERNE

Brenner Pass

Lake Como

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

Pisa

AUSTRIA Innsbruck

2 VENICE

2 FLORENCE

Chianti Region

ITALY ADRIATIC SEA

2 ROME

Vatican City

EUROPEAN INSPIRATION

SNAPSHOT

20 DAYS 10 COUNTRIES

FROM

C$3379 C$169 PP*

P/DAY*

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$265. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 1: Arrive London. Check into your hotel & then later meet up with your Trip Manager & fellow travellers. Day 2: London to Amsterdam. Today we’ll head to the vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. (D) See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses by night

Day 3: Amsterdam. Check out Amsterdam’s museums, cafés & nightclubs. (B) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house M Boat cruise along the canals

Day 11: Venice. Meander through the floating city’s alleyways & canals. (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands M Gondola ride along the canals

Day 12: Venice to Rome. Say farewell to the floating city before reaching Rome. (B,D) See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum & Piazza Venezia

Day 13: Rome. Explore this living museum & later, there’s a chance to tour the Vatican museums. (B)

Day 4: Amsterdam to Berlin. Motor down the autobahn & get ready for a dose of Berlin. (B,D)

Day 14: Rome to Florence. Stop in the Tuscan hills for a cheese & wine tasting experience. (B,D)

Day 5: Berlin. Savour the mix of historical landmarks & cosmopolitan vibes in this uber cool city. (B) M Locally guided walking tour

Day 15: Florence. A Local Guide shows you around one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities. (B) Leather craft demonstration M Tuscan evening

Day 6: Berlin to Prague. Bite into some bratwurst in Dresden on your way to Prague. (B,D) Take in the artwork & Berlin Wall

Day 16: Florence to Lucerne. Stop & check out the Leaning Tower of Pisa. (B,D)

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4 11 18 2 9 16 23 28 30 4 6 11 14

3525 3525 3525 3479 3479 3479 3479 3479 3479 3575 3575 3575 3575

Dec 29 ✱ Jan 17 Dec 30 ✱ Jan 18

3575 3575

2017 Jan 1 Jan 3 Jan 8 Jan 15 Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 5 Mar 12 Mar 19

3575 3575 3575 3575 3379 3379 3379 3445 3445

Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Apr

20 22 27 3 24 17 24 31 7

19 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 18 continental breakfasts (B), 9 three-course dinners (D)

INCLUSIONS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS

Single room supplement of C$915 based on the twinshare trip price.

t Private boat through the canals of Venice t Special access Rome sightseeing tour

solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share).

Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in London & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne.

Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

Day 7: Prague. Snake through the cobblestone streets to discover Gothic architecture & bargainpriced beer. (B)

Day 17: Lucerne. Enjoy the alpine beauty of this lakeside town. (B)

■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Munich.

ME TIME OPTIONS

◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague.

Day 8: Prague to Munich. Stop at the sobering Dachau Memorial before reaching Munich. (B) Visit a traditional beer hall

Day 18: Lucerne to Paris. Pass through the lush vineyards of Burgundy. (B,D) See the icons of Paris

Day 9: Munich. Don some lederhosen & have some fun in this cultural haven. (B,D) See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz

Day 19: Paris. Indulge in the magic, romance & history of Paris. (B) Visit a French perfumery M Cabaret show & dinner

For more ways to save see p.15.

M Prague river cruise with buffet meal See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

Day 10: Munich to Venice. Wind through the Austrian Alps via the Brenner Pass to Venice. (B,D)

Day 20: Depart Paris. Morning airport transfer or head back to London. (B)

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✱ Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see p.50. For travel insurance see p.50.

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LONDON 1 Dover

2 BERLIN

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

POLAND

GERMANY Calais

Dresden

BELGIUM

PRAGUE 2 2 PARIS

VIENNA 2 SWITZERLAND

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

1 LJUBLJANA

Apennine Mountains

Pisa

2 FLORENCE ITALY

2 ROME

SNAPSHOT

Vatican City

NIGHTS HOTEL/HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION 23 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

24 DAYS 13 COUNTRIES FROM

C$3675 C$154 PP*

P/DAY*

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$199. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

INCLUDED MEALS 22 breakfasts (B), 11 dinners (D)

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 1: Arrive London. Check into your hotel & then later meet up with your Trip Manager & fellow travellers.

INCLUSIONS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS • Entry to Auschwitz & Birkenau concentration camps • Private boat through the canals of Venice • Special access Rome sightseeing tour Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

•

ME TIME OPTIONS M Budapest Past & Present tour M Traditional tastes of Venice See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

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2 BUDAPEST HUNGARY

Dolomite Mountains

VENICE 1

Prague

2 KRAKOW

Banska Bystrica

AUSTRIA

2 SWISS ALPS

Auschwitz

SLOVAKIA

FRANCE

Burgundy Region

16 World Heritage sites visited

CZECH REP

Kutná Hora

Valley of the Somme

Day 2: London to Amsterdam. Ferry across the English Channel & head to the vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses by night

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Day 3: Amsterdam. As an intro to Dutch culture, see how clogs are made & try some of the famous Dutch Edam at a cheese farm. Afterwards, check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, trendy cafés & fun nightclubs. (B) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house M Evening canal boat cruise

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Day 4: Amsterdam to Berlin. Motor down the autobahn & get ready for a dose of uber-cool in Berlin. Tonight, enjoy this cutting-edge city’s exploding arts, bar & club scene. (B,D) See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate & historic Reichstag building

•

Day 5: Berlin. Savour the mix of old & new in this ever-changing city. You’ll find historical significance in everything from the streets to the grand monuments. (B) Take in commemorative artwork & the remains of the Berlin Wall See the site of Checkpoint Charlie M Historical walking tour

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Day 6: Berlin to Prague. Bite into some local fare, like bratwurst, in Dresden on your way south to Prague, an ever-modernising hub of Eastern European revival. (B,D) See the rebuilt Baroque architecture of the Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House & Frauenkirche in Dresden See Hradčany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Visit the Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock

• • •

Day 7: Prague. Snake through this medieval city’s maze of cobbled streets & discover Gothic architecture, bargain-priced beer & Bohemian crystal beads. (B) Day 8: Prague to Vienna. Head south through the Czech countryside to Austria’s cultural capital, Vienna. (B) See the Sedlec Ossuary (bone church) near Kutná Hora M Mozart & Strauss concert

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Day 9: Vienna. Viennese culture is everywhere as you explore the city. You’ll enjoy wandering through this picturebook city & encounter its music, lively cafés, parks, incredible architecture & of course, delicious coffee. (B,D) See Schönbrunn Palace, the Habsburg Palaces, St. Stephen’s Cathedral & the State Opera House Scenic drive along the historic ring road M Schnaps Museum visit & tasting

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HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWEL Start

London

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14 21 23 28 4 11 18 20 25 2 4 9 11 16 18 23 26

Finish

Paris or London

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C$ pp*

2016

2016 Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

Start

London

Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★● Jan ★■ Jan ★▲Jan ★◆ Jan ★✱ Jan ★✝ Jan

6 13 15 20 27 4 11 13 18 25 27 1 3 8 10 15 18

3809 3809 3809 3809 3765 3765 3765 3765 3765 3765 3765 3765 3765 3855 3855 3855 3855

Dec 28 ★✤Jan 20 Dec 30 ★✚ Jan 22

3855 3855

2017 Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

1 6 13 20 22 29 3 10 17 24 10 17

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

24 29 5 12 14 21 26 5 12 19 2 9

3855 3855 3855 3675 3675 3675 3675 3675 3675 3675 3735 3735

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share with

a few included upgrades to twin-share hotels, for more information see p.50. 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 London & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in Rome. ◆ Spends New Year’s Eve in Ljubljana. ✱ Spends New Year’s Eve in Vienna. ✝ Spends New Year’s Eve in Prague. ✤ Spends New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ✚ Spends New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

ITINERARY CONTINUED ➔

Day 13: Budapest. All your senses are surrounded by the history of this fascinating city split by the river Danube into hilltop Buda & the bustling Pest. (B)

Day 10: Vienna to Krakow. Back through the Czech Republic to Poland & our stop at Auschwitz. Then it’s on to the lively city of Krakow. (B,D) Entry to Auschwitz & Birkenau concentration camps

Day 14: Budapest to Ljubljana. Today we’re making our way to Slovenia’s capital with its young, vibrant student culture. (B) See Ljubljana’s castle & old town

•

Day 15: Ljubljana to Venice. Soak up the amazing scenery found only in the Julian Alps before heading to Venice. Explore the “floating city’s” tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art-filled palazzos & interesting little shops. (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See Venice’s iconic canals & gondolas

Day 11: Krakow. Go local & explore the buzzing market stalls & pavement cafés of this city’s unspoiled medieval Old Town. (B) Sightseeing of the cathedral & Royal Castle on Wawel Hill M Guided tour of the amazing salt mines

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• •

Day 12: Krakow to Budapest. Head south through Slovakia, stopping off in picturesque Banská Bystrica before crossing into Hungary & the “Paris of the East.” (B) Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace, the Church of St. Matthias, the Chain Bridge & Fisherman’s Bastion M Evening Danube river cruise & dinner

Day 16: Venice to Rome. Leave enchanting Venice & criss-cross the Apennine Mountains on the road to Rome. (B,D) See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona

•

Day 17: Rome. Tap into ‘la Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history. You could hit the shops & get in the know on Italian fashion or simply hit the streets with a camera & capture the atmosphere. (B,D)

the stunning Swiss Alps. (B,D) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

•

Day 21: Swiss Alps. Chill for a day the way you want in the breathtaking Swiss Alps – camera essential. (B,D)

Day 18: Rome to Florence. You could explore the Vatican this morning, before we’re on the road through rural Umbria’s rolling hills & terraced vineyards to Renaissance Florence. (B,D) See St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City M Locally guided tour of the Vatican museums

Day 22: Swiss Alps to Paris. Leave the lush Swiss Alp views behind as we head through the stunning Burgundy region to the “City of Lights”, Paris. (B,D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral

•

Day 23: Paris. Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance & history amongst the city’s legendary icons. (B) Visit a French perfumery M French cabaret & champagne show M Traditional Parisian dinner

Day 19: Florence. A Local Guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in this atmospheric city. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration M Traditional Tuscan evening

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• •

Day 24: End Paris or London. Your trip ends in Paris this morning, or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)

Day 20: Florence to Swiss Alps. Make a stop in Pisa to see its iconic tower, catch a glimpse of magical Lake Como & stop for Swiss chocolate in

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BERLIN

NETHERLANDS

ENGLAND

Edam

LONDON 1 Dover ENGLISH CHANNEL

AMSTERDAM GERMANY

Calais BELGIUM

FRANCE

Places visited Nightstops

DISCOVERY PLUS

Dresden

PRAGUE 2

Start

EASTERN ROCKER 9 DAYS 7 COUNTRIES FROM C$1395 PP* C$155 P/DAY* PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$80. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

• •

Days 3 - 8: Amsterdam to Vienna. See Days 3-8 of European Trail (opposite) itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals. Day 9: End Vienna. Explore the city sights before it’s time to say farewell. (B) See the Habsburg Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral & State Opera House

•

Total Cost

C$ pp*

Berlin

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

14 21 23 28 4 11 18 20 25 2 4 9 11 16 18 23 26

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London

Finish

Vienna

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2016

AUSTRIA

Day 2: London to Amsterdam. Ferry across the Channel & head to Amsterdam via Belgium. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses by night

Finish

Vienna

Kutná Hora

CZECH REP

Day 1: Arrive London. Check into your hotel & then later meet up with your Trip Manager & fellow travellers.

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWLV London

VIENNA 1

SNAPSHOT

HOW MUCH & WHEN

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ●

Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan

22 29 31 5 12 19 26 28 3 10 12 17 19 24 26 31 3

1445 1445 1445 1445 1429 1429 1429 1429 1429 1429 1429 1429 1429 1459 1459 1459 1459

Dec 28 ■ Jan 5 Dec 30 ▲ Jan 7

1459 1459

2017 Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

1 6 13 20 22 29 3 10 17 24 10 17

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

9 14 21 28 30 6 11 18 25 4 18 25

1459 1459 1459 1395 1395 1395 1395 1395 1395 1395 1419 1419

NIGHTS HOTEL/HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION 8 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

INCLUSIONS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

ME TIME OPTIONS

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share with

M Evening canal boat cruise in Amsterdam M Historical walking tour in Berlin See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. Trip starts 6:00pm in London & ends approx. 12:30pm in Vienna. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Prague.

6 World Heritage sites visited

a few included upgrades to twin-share hotels, for more information see p.50. You need to bring your own towel on this trip.

■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam.

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★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

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EUROPE WINTER 2016-17 25

POLAND

SNAPSHOT

KRAKOW 2 Auschwitz

DISCOVERY PLUS

CZECH REP

VIENNA 1

NIGHTS HOTEL/HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION 8 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

Apennine Mountains

INCLUDED MEALS 8 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)

INCLUSIONS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

ME TIME OPTIONS M Guided tour of Krakow salt mines M Gondola ride in Venice M Traditional tastes of Venice See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more 7 World Heritage sites visited

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POLAND

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWVR KRAKOW Start Finish Total Start Finish 2 Auschwitz Cost Vienna Rome Vienna Rome CZECH REP

HUNGARY

C$ pp*

2016

1 LJUBLJANA

VENICE 1

SLOVAKIA

BUDAPEST 2

AUSTRIA

Dolomite SLOVENIA Mountains

ITALY

Banska Bystrica

HOW MUCH & WHEN

Places visited 1 Nightstops

1 ROME

EASTERN TRAIL 9 DAYS 7 COUNTRIES FROM C$1405 PP* C$157 P/DAY*

2017

SLOVAKIA

Oct 22 Oct 30 Bystrica 1455 Jan 3 VIENNA Oct 29 Nov16 1455 Jan 5 Oct 31 Nov 8 1455 Jan 7 Nov 5 Nov 13 1435 2Jan 9 AUSTRIA BUDAPEST Nov 12 Nov 20 1435 Jan 14 Jan 21 19 Nov 27 1435 HUNGARY DolomiteNovSLOVENIA Dec 4 1435 Jan 28 MountainsNov 26 ★ Dec 6 Nov 281 1435 Jan 30 ★ Dec 11 1435 Feb 6 VENICE 1 Dec 3 LJUBLJANA Dec 10 ★ Dec 18 1435 Feb 11 Apennine ITALY MountainsDec 12 ★ Dec 20 1435 Feb 18 Dec 17 ★ Dec 25 1475 Feb 25 Vienna Dec 19 ★ Dec 27 1475 Mar 4 Dec 24 ★● Jan 1 1475 Mar 18 Dec 26 ★■ Jan 3 1475 Mar 25 Dec 31 ★▲ Jan 8 1475

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

11 13 15 17 22 29 5 7 14 19 26 5 12 26 2

1475 1475 1475 1475 1475 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1425 1425

ROME 1Prices above are land only & do not include airfares. We have

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$90. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

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’ trip quote. Prices above are based on maximum quad-share with a few included upgrades to twin-share hotels, for more information see p.50. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided.

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 1: Start Vienna. Viennese culture is everywhere! Explore the city your way before meeting up with your Trip Manager & travel buddies tonight. (D)

Banska

Total Cost

C$ pp*

Christmas market

You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:00pm in Vienna & ends approx. 12:30pm in Rome. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris.

Days 2 - 8: Vienna to Rome. See Days 10-16 of European Trail (p.24-25) itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals

■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in Rome. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

Day 9: End Rome. Tap into ‘la Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history before your trip ends & it’s time to say farewell to your travel mates. (B)

#EASTERNTRAIL

SNAPSHOT

ENGLAND London Dover

DISCOVERY PLUS

Calais

ENGLISH CHANNEL Valley of the Somme

NIGHTS HOTEL/HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION

Burgundy Region

INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)

INCLUSIONS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

ME TIME OPTIONS M Traditional Tuscan evening M Paris cabaret show & glass of champagne See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more 5 World Heritage sites visited

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#WESTERNROCKER

FRANCE

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWRT Start

2 PARIS

7 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

HOW MUCH & WHEN

Finish

Rome SWITZERLAND

Total Cost

C$ pp*

FLORENCE Pisa 2 ITALY

1 ROME 1

Vatican City

Paris

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

30 6 8 13 20 27 4 6 11 18 20 25 27

6 13 15 20 27 4 11 13 18 25 27 1 3

1435 1415 1415 1415 1415 1415 1415 1415 1415 1449 1449 1449 1449

Jan 8 Jan 10

1449 1449

Nov Nov Nov Nov ★ Nov ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★●Jan ★■ Jan

2017

8 DAYS 4 COUNTRIES FROM C$1385 C$174 PP*

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$70. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 1: Start Rome. Tap into ‘la Dolce Vita’ & explore this living museum your way. Tonight, meet up with your Trip Manager & travel buddies to let the good times begin. (D) Days 2 - 7: Rome to Paris. See Days 18-23 of European Trail (p.24-25) itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals Day 8: End Paris or London. Your trip ends in Paris this morning, or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)

Paris

P/DAY*

Jan 1 Jan 3

Start

Rome

Finish

Paris or London

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2017

2016

2 SWISS ALPS

WESTERN ROCKER

Paris or London

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

8 11 13 15 17 22 29 5 7 14 19 26 5 12 26 2

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

15 18 20 22 24 29 5 12 14 21 26 5 12 19 2 9

1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1385 1385 1385 1385 1385 1385 1385 1385 1405 1405 1405

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share with

NETHERLANDS Edam

2 BERLIN

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

GERMANY

LONDON 1

Dover Calais

BELGIUM

Dresden

KRAKOW

Auschwitz 2 CZECH SLOVAKIA REP Banska Bystrica 2

PRAGUE 2

Kutna Hora

FRANCE

DISCOVERY PLUS

POLAND

AUSTRIA Dolomite SLOVENIA Mountains

London

Apennine Mountains

TRAIL TO ROME

HUNGARY

1 ROME

Amsterdam

17 DAYS 12 CouNTrIES FROM C$2645 C$156 PP*

P/DAY*

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$150. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

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Days 3 - 16: Amsterdam to Rome. See Days 3-16 of European Trail (p.24-25) itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals Day 17: End Rome. Tap into ‘la Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history before your trip ends & it’s time to say farewell to your travel mates. (B)

POLAND

KRAKOW

Calais CZECH REP

FRANCE

Auschwitz

DISCOVERY PLUS

VIENNA 1 SWISS ALPS

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

Dolomite Mountains

VENICE 1

2 BUDAPEST

TRAIL TO LONDON

Rome

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2016 Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★● Jan ★■ Jan ★▲ Jan ★◆ Jan

30 6 8 13 20 27 4 6 11 18 20 25 27 1 3 8 11

2735 2735 2735 2735 2705 2705 2705 2705 2705 2705 2705 2705 2705 2769 2769 2769 2769

Dec 28 ★✱ Jan 13 Dec 30 ★✝ Jan 15

2769 2769

2017 Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

1 6 13 20 22 29 3 10 17 24 10 17

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

17 22 29 5 7 14 19 26 5 12 26 2

2769 2769 2769 2645 2645 2645 2645 2645 2645 2645 2685 2685

NIGHTS HoTEL/HoSTEL ACCoMMoDATIoN 16 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

INCLuDED MEALS 15 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D)

INCLuSIoNS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

ME TIME opTIoNS M Amsterdam canal cruise M Mozart & Strauss concert M Traditional tastes of Venice See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more 12 World Heritage sites visited

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2 FLORENCE 2 ROME

Vatican City

Paris

16 DAYS 10 CouNTrIES FROM C$2635 PP* C$165 P/DAY* PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$140. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

ITINErArY, SIGHTSEEING & prICING Day 1: Start Vienna. Viennese culture is everywhere! Explore the city your way before meeting up with your Trip Manager & travel buddies tonight. (D) Days 2 - 15: Vienna to Paris. See Days 10-23 of European Trail (p.24-25) itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals Day 16: End Paris or London. Your trip ends in Paris this morning, or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)

Paris

SNApSHoT

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Paris or London

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C$ pp*

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22 29 31 5 12 19 26 28 3 10 12 17 19 24 26 31

Start

Vienna

Finish

Total Cost

Paris or London

C$ pp*

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

2765 2765 2765 2765 2765 2635 2635 2635 2635 2635 2635 2635 2635 2675 2675

2017

2016

HUNGARY SLOVENIA

LJUBLJANA

ITALY

Pisa

Finish

HoW MuCH & WHEN

Vienna

Banska Bystrica

AUSTRIA

14 21 23 28 4 11 18 20 25 2 4 9 11 16 18 23 26

Start

SLOVAKIA

SWITZ

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London

#TrAILToroME

ENGLAND

Burgundy Region

C$ pp*

Start

a few included upgrades to twin-share hotels, for more information see p.50. 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 London & ends approx. 12:30pm in Rome. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Rome. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Ljubljana. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in Vienna. ◆ Spends New Year’s Eve in Prague. ✱ Spends New year’s Eve in Berlin. ✝ Spends New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

Day 2: London to Amsterdam. Ferry across the Channel & head to Amsterdam via Belgium. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses by night

2 PARIS

Total Cost

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share with

Day 1: Arrive London. Check-in to your hotel & then later meet up with your Trip Manager & fellow travellers.

Valley of the Somme

Rome

ITINErArY, SIGHTSEEING & prICING

London Dover

Finish

2016

1 LJUBLJANA

VENICE 1

ITALY

WINTEr 2016/17 CODE: WWTR Start

VIENNA BUDAPEST 2

Places visited Nightstops

SNApSHoT

HoW MuCH & WHEN

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2729 2729 2729 2695 2695 2695 2695 2695 2695 2695 2695 2765 2765 2765 2765 2765

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3 5 7 9 14 21 28 30 6 11 18 25 4 18 25

18 20 22 24 29 5 12 14 21 26 5 12 19 2 9

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share with

a few included upgrades to twin-share hotels, for more information see p.50. 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 approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in Rome. ◆ Spends New Year’s Eve in Ljubljana. ✱ Spends New Year’s Eve in Vienna. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

NIGHTS HoTEL/HoSTEL ACCoMMoDATIoN 15 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

INCLuDED MEALS 15 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D)

INCLuSIoNS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

ME TIME opTIoNS M Traditional tastes of Venice M Traditional Tuscan evening M Paris cabaret show & glass of champagne See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more 11 World Heritage sites visited

VISIT CoNTIKI.CoM/ TrAIL-LoNDoN

#TrAILToLoNDoN

Europe WINTER 2016-17 27

EUROPEAN QUEST

DISCOVERY PLUS

NORTH SEA

BERLIN 2

NETHERLANDS Edam

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

LONDON 1

Dresden

Dover Calais

GERMANY

BELGIUM

ENGLISH CHANNEL

2 PRAGUE Valley of the Somme

CZECH REP

2 PARIS Loire Valley

1 SALZBURG

FRANCE

AUSTRIA

1 BORDEAUX

SAN SEBASTIAN 2 St-Jean-de-Luz 15 World Heritage sites visited

Barcelona

SNAPSHOT

NIGHTS HOTEL/HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION 25 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

Zaragoza SPAIN

PP*

INCLUDED MEALS

P/DAY*

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 1: Arrive London. Check into your hotel & then later meet up with your Trip Manager & fellow travellers.

INCLUSIONS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour • Train along the Cinque Terre • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

•

ME TIME OPTIONS M Parisian dinner M Venice Cicchetti walking tour See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ EUROPEAN-QUEST

Day 2: London to Paris. Ferry across the English Channel & onward travel past the World War I battlefields to Paris. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Elysees & Notre Dame Cathedral

• •

Day 3: Paris. Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance & history amongst the city’s legendary icons. (B) M French cabaret show & champagne Day 4: Paris to Bordeaux. Cut through the Loire Valley, and pass rolling vineyards en route to Bordeaux, home to the world-famous wine region. (B) Visit the town famous for its wine

•

Day 5: Bordeaux to San Sebastian. We head south to the stunning Basque city of San Sebastian. (B,D) Day 6: San Sebastian. Time to explore! Get a piece of the action in the lively town center, check out the city’s famous pintxos bars or take a stroll along the stunning sea front. (B) See the Parte Vieja, Playa de la Concha and Centro Romántico

•

Day 7: San Sebastian to Barcelona. Today we’ll be leaving the northern coastline behind and heading to the vibrant city of Barcelona. (B)

2 NICE

• See Gaudí’s Sagrada Família & the 1992

Olympic Games complex M Flamenco show, tapas & dinner

Day 8: Barcelona. It’s time for food, fiesta, fashion & fun! Admire the Gothic architecture, see some of the world’s most beautiful art, or take in all of Barcelona’s buzzing street life. (B,D) Walk through the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district

•

Day 9: Barcelona to Nice. Travel through the charmingly rustic region of Provence to the glamorous French Riviera. (B,D) Scenic drive along the Côte d’Azur

•

Day 10: Nice. Do as the locals do – stroll through outdoor markets, shop the upscale boutiques & sun worship on the beach. Later, rub shoulders with the rich & famous in Monaco! (B) Visit a French perfumery See the Royal Palace in Monaco Visit a Monte Carlo casino M Dinner near the Royal Palace of Monaco

• • •

Day 11: Nice to Cinque Terre. Travel along the coast to take in the seaside setting of the colourful Cinque Terre, the beauty of the region & indulge in some tasty local food & wine. (B) Visit Monterosso & enjoy a trip along the Cinque Terre

•

ITINERARY CONTINUED ➔

ITALY

2 ROME

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$220. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

24 continental breakfasts (B), 10 included dinners (D)

1 FLORENCE

Monaco

Vatican City

2 BARCELONA

FROM

C$3825 C$148

Pisa

Arles

Pyrenees Mountains

26 DAYS 11 COUNTRIES

#EUQUEST

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

2 VENICE

Verona

CINQUE TERRE 1

Pompeii

2 SORRENTO Isle of Capri

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWEQ Start

London

Finish

Ams’dam or London

Total Cost

C$ pp*

20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 26 29

Finish

Ams’dam or London

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2017

2016 Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

Start

London

Nov Nov Nov Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★●Jan ★■ Jan ▲ Jan ◆ Jan ✱ Jan

14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 20 23

3969 3969 3925 3925 3925 3925 3925 3925 4019 4019 4019 4019

Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar

5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 2 9 16

Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar Apr Apr

30 6 13 20 27 6 13 20 27 3 10

4019 4019 3825 3825 3825 3825 3825 3825 3825 3889 3889

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share with

a few included upgrades to twin-share hotels, for more information see p.50.

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 London & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Venice. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in Nice. ◆ Spends New Year’s Eve in San Sebastian. ✱ Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

ITINERARY CONTINUED ➔ Day 12: Cinque Terre to Florence. To Pisa’s famous architectural wonder & then on to Renaissance Florence where a Local Guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities. (B) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration

• • •

Day 13: Florence to Sorrento. Travel south through Umbria & Lazio via the picturesque Bay of Naples to Sorrento. (B) M Traditional southern Italian dinner Day 14: Sorrento. Chill out on the Isle of Capri. Be amazed at the natural beauty, stroll through the hillside town of Anacapri or sip on a café al fresco with the locals. (B,D) Cruise to Isle of Capri

•

Day 15: Sorrento to Rome. From picture perfect Sorrento, via Pompeii to Rome. (B,D) Scenic drive along the coast See Mt. Vesuvius M Guided tour of the ancient city of Pompeii

• •

Day 16: Rome. Tap into ‘la Dolce Vita’ of the ‘Eternal City’ & explore this living museum. There’s the chance to delve into history with a tour of the Vatican museums including the Sistine Chapel. (B) See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona M Locally guided tour of the Vatican museums & Sistine Chapel

•

Day 17: Rome to Venice. Over the Appenine Mountains, stopping in Romeo and Juliet’s home of Verona en route to Venice. (B,D) See the Roman Arena in the city made famous by Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet

•

Day 18: Venice. Meander through the “floating city’s” tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art filled palazzos, interesting little shops, bars & markets. (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square M Gondola ride along the canals

Day 24: Berlin to Amsterdam. Motor down the autobahn & get ready for a dose of Amsterdam. Check out the eye-opening Red Light District, where the creative & wacky come together on narrow cobbled streets. (B,D) See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses by night

Day 19: Venice to Salzburg. Travel through the stunning Austrian countryside to the picture perfect Salzburg, home to Mozart and The Sound of Music. (B) See the Hohensalzburg Fortress

Day 25: Amsterdam. Enjoy a free day to explore this great city, later opt in for a traditional Dutch dinner in Volendam visiting the world famous

•

Day 20: Salzburg to Prague. Head north to Prague, the ‘City of a Thousand Spires’. (B,D) See Hradčany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Visit the Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock

• •

Day 23: Berlin. Find out what makes Germany’s capital one of the most cutting-edge cities in the world with lots of free time to explore. It’s hard to believe that this funky town has had such a troubled past, so savour the mix of old & new in this ever-changing city. (B,D) See the site of Checkpoint Charlie M Walking tour of Berlin

•

DISCOVERY PLUS

Places visited Nightstops

SPAIN

2 BARCELONA

WESTERN QUEST

Barcelona

9 DAYS 3 CouNTrIES FROM C$1335 PP* C$149 P/DAY* PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$75. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

ITINErArY, SIGHTSEEING & prICING

Day 2: London to Paris. Ferry across the English Channel & onward travel past the World War I battlefields to Paris. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral

• •

Days 3 - 8: Paris to Barcelona. See Days 3-8 of European Quest (opposite) itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals Day 9: Depart Barcelona. Your trip ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

Finish

Barcelona

Total Cost

C$ pp*

Barcelona

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

20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 26 29

Start

London

Finish

Barcelona

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2017

2016

St-Jean-de-Luz Pyrenees Mountains

Day 1: Arrive London. Check into your hotel & then later meet up with your Trip Manager & fellow travellers.

WINTEr 2016/17 CODE: WWWQ Start

1 BORDEAUX

SNApSHoT

HoW MuCH & WHEN

London

FRANCE

Zaragoza

Rome

Day 22: Prague to Berlin. Head over the border & into Germany to Dresden, often dubbed ‘Florence of the North’ because of its beauty. Then we’ll roll in to Berlin. (B) See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate & historic Reichstag building Take in the commemorative artwork & the remains of the Berlin Wall

Loire Valley

SAN SEBASTIAN

Day 26: Amsterdam to London. This morning after breakfast we transfer you to Schiphol Airport (estimated arrival 10:00am) where your trip ends. Or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)

•

Day 21: Prague. Snake through this medieval city’s maze of cobbled streets & discover Gothic architecture, bargain priced beer & Bohemian crystal beads. (B) M Nuclear bunker tour

ENGLAND

2 PARIS

famous Dutch Edam at a cheese farm M Canal cruise

• •

LONDON 1

Dover Calais ENGLISH CHANNEL Valley of the Somme

cheese maker Edam en route. (B)

• See how clogs are made and try some

★ ★ ★ ★ ● ■

Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan

28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 3 6

1385 1385 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1399 1399 1399 1399

Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar

5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 2 9 16

Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar

13 20 27 3 10 17 24 3 10 17 24

1399 1399 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1355 1355

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share with

a few included upgrades to twin-share hotels, for more information see p.50.

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 London ends approx. 9:00am in Barcelona. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in San Sebastian. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.15.

NIGHTS HoTEL/HoSTEL ACCoMMoDATIoN 8 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

INCLuDED MEALS 7 continental breakfasts (B), 3 two-course dinners (D)

INCLuSIoNS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

ME TIME opTIoNS M Cabaret show & glass of champagne M Flamenco dinner & show See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more 4 World Heritage sites visited

VISIT CoNTIKI.CoM/ WESTErN-QuEST

#WESTErNQuEST

Europe WINTER 2016-17 29

SNAPSHOT

Arles

2 NICE

NIGHTS HOTEL/HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION

SPAIN

9 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ MEDITERRANEAN-QUEST

#MEDQUEST

Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

Isle of Capri

Places visited Nightstops

Barcelona

Jan 11

1495

2017 Jan 2

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

5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 2 9 16 23

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

1495 1495 1425 1425 1425 1425 1425 1425 1425 1445 1445 1445

14 21 28 4 11 18 25 4 11 18 25 1

No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. Meet your Contiki Team at 7:15am on Day 2 of your trip in Barcelona. Trip ends approx. 9:00am in Rome.

Rome

● Spend New Year’s Eve in Nice. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger

Day 10: Depart Rome. Your trip ends after breakfast, so it’s time to swap email addresses say “arrivederci” to your new friends. (B)

NORTH SEA Edam

ENGLAND London Dover ENGLISH CHANNEL

NETHERLANDS

2 AMSTERDAM

Calais

GERMANY

BELGIUM

FRANCE

2 BERLIN

DISCOVERY PLUS

Dresden

PRAGUE 2

Verona

EASTERN QUEST

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWQE Finish

Rome

CZECH REP

Total Cost

Ams’dam or London

C$ pp*

Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan

14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9

1549 1549 1549 1549 1549 1549 1585 1585 1585

Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

2 VENICE

ITALY

1 ROME

4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30

★ ★ ★ ● ■

Jan 16 Jan 20

1585 1585

2017

Berlin

11 DAYS 6 COUNTRIES FROM C$1515 PP* C$138 P/DAY* PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$90. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

Jan 6 Jan 10

Start

Rome

Finish

Total Cost

Ams’dam or London

C$ pp*

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

1585 1515 1515 1515 1515 1515 1515 1515 1535 1535 1535 1535

2017

2016

SALZBURG 1

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

HOW MUCH & WHEN

Start

AUSTRIA

9 continental breakfasts (B), 4 included dinners (D)

#EASTERNQUEST

★ ★ ★ ★ ●

1475 1455 1455 1455 1455 1455 1455 1495 1495 1495

Days 3 - 9: Nice to Rome. See Days 10-16 of European Quest (p.28) itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals

INCLUDED MEALS

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ EASTERN-QUEST

2017 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7

Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan

•

14 World Heritage sites visited

Total Cost

C$ pp*

a few included upgrades to twin-share hotels, for more information see p.50.

Day 2: Barcelona to Nice. Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning. Travel through the charmingly rustic region of Provence to the glamorous French Riviera. (D) Scenic drive along the Côte d’Azur

10 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

M Gondola ride along the canals in Venice M Venice Cicchetti walking tour M Farewell dinner in Amsterdam See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

Finish

Rome

You need to bring your own towel on this trip.

Day 1: Arrive Barcelona. Viva Barcelona! Welcome to this city packed with delicious tapas, flamenco, & let’s not forget the beach, what could be better! Head out & explore before meeting your group tomorrow.

NIGHTS HOTEL/HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION

ME TIME OPTIONS

27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29

Start

Barcelona

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share with

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

INCLUSIONS

Total Cost

C$ pp*

10 DAYS 5 COUNTRIES FROM C$1425 PP* C$143 P/DAY*

SNAPSHOT

Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

Finish

Rome

2016

SORRENTO 2

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$80. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

10 World Heritage sites visited

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWMQ Barcelona

2 ROME

ME TIME OPTIONS M Dinner near the Royal Palace of Monaco M Locally guided tour of the Vatican museums See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

HOW MUCH & WHEN

Start

ITALY

MEDITERRANEAN QUEST

8 continental breakfasts (B), 3 included dinners (D)

Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

1 FLORENCE

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

BARCELONA

INCLUSIONS

DISCOVERY PLUS

CINQUE TERRE

FRANCE

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

13 20 27 3 10 17 24 3 10 17 24 31

23 30 6 13 20 27 6 13 20 27 3 10

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share with

a few included upgrades to twin-share hotels, for more information see p.50.

No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip.

Day 1: Arrive Rome. Welcome to Rome, one of the world’s most photogenic cities! Stunning sights & Renaissance beauty, rich history, fine art & great food – this city has it all! Head out & explore before meeting your group tomorrow. Day 2: Rome to Venice. Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning. We then travel over the Appenine Mountains, stopping in Romeo & Juliet’s home of Verona en route to Venice. See the Roman Arena in the city made famous by Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet Days 3 - 10: Venice to Amsterdam. See Days 18-25 of European Quest itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals. Day 11: Amsterdam to London. This morning after breakfast we transfer you to Schiphol Airport

•

(estimated arrival 10:00am) where your trip ends. Or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)

Meet your Contiki Team at 7:15am on Day 2 of your trip in Rome. Trip ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam.

Prague

■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Venice. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

ENGLAND

LONDON 1

Dover

Calais

DISCOVERY PLUS

Places visited Nightstops

Valley of the Somme

2 PARIS

WINTEr 2016/17 CODE: WWQR Start

London

Loire Valley

Finish

Rome

SAN 2 SEBASTIAN

St Jeande-Luz

Arles

Pyrenees Mountains Zaragoza

SPAIN

CINQUE TERRE Monaco

ITALY

BARCELONA

2 ROME SORRENTO 2

QUEST TO ROME

Rome

Finish

Rome

Total Cost

C$ pp*

20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 26 29

Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★●Jan ■ Jan ▲ Jan

5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 11 14

2665 2665 2635 2635 2635 2635 2635 2635 2695 2695 2695 2695

Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar

5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 2 9 16

Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar Apr

21 28 4 11 18 25 4 11 18 25 1

2695 2695 2569 2569 2569 2569 2569 2569 2569 2615 2615

17 DAYS 5 CouNTrIES FROM C$2569 PP* C$152 P/DAY*

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share with

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$145. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

a few included upgrades to twin-share hotels, for more information see p.50. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided.

ITINErArY, SIGHTSEEING & prICING Day 1: Arrive London. Check into your hotel & then later meet up with your Trip Manager & fellow travellers.

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

Start

London

2017

2016

FLORENCE

NICE

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Total Cost

C$ pp*

FRANCE

1 BORDEAUX

SNApSHoT

HoW MuCH & WHEN

You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:00pm in London & ends approx. 9:00am in Rome. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in the French Riviera.

Rome

■ Spend New Year’s Eve in San Sebastian.

▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

• •

For more ways to save see p.15.

NIGHTS HoTEL/HoSTEL ACCoMMoDATIoN 16 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

INCLuDED MEALS 15 continental breakfasts (B), 6 included dinners (D)

INCLuSIoNS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

ME TIME opTIoNS M Traditional Tuscan feast M Guided tour of the ancient city of Pompeii M Locally guided tour of Vatican museum & Sistine Chapel See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more 9 World Heritage sites visited

Days 3 - 16: Paris to Rome. See Days 3-16 of European Quest (p.28-29) itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals.

VISIT CoNTIKI.CoM/ QuEST-roME

Day 17: Depart Rome. Your trip ends after breakfast, so it’s time to swap email addresses & say “arrivederci” to your new friends. (B)

#QuESTToroME

Edam

London Dover

NETHERLANDS

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

Calais BELGIUM

GERMANY

BERLIN

Dresden

PRAGUE 2

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

DISCOVERY PLUS

CZECH REP

Start

CINQUE TERRE 1

2 SPAIN

NICE 1 BARCELONA

Verona ITALY

Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

2 VENICE

1 FLORENCE 2 ROME

QUEST TO LONDON

2 SORRENTO

Rome

19 DAYS 10 CouNTrIES FROM C$2619 PP* C$138 P/DAY* PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$150. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

ITINErArY, SIGHTSEEING & prICING Day 1: Arrive Barcelona. Viva Barcelona! Welcome to this city packed with delicious tapas, flamenco, & let’s not forget the beach, what could be better! Head out & explore before meeting your group tomorrow. Day 2: Barcelona to Nice. Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning. Travel through the charmingly rustic region of Provence to the glamorous French Riviera. (D) Scenic drive along the Côte d’Azur Days 3 - 18: Nice to Amsterdam. See Days 10-25 of European Quest itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals. Day 19: Amsterdam to London. This morning after breakfast we transfer you to Schiphol Airport

Finish

Ams’dam or London

Total Cost

C$ pp*

(estimated arrival 10:00am) where your trip ends. Or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)

27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29

14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16

2725 2689 2689 2689 2689 2689 2689 2755 2755 2755

Jan 20

2755

Nov Nov Nov Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★●Jan ■ Jan ▲ Jan

2017 Jan 2

Start

Barcelona

Finish

Total Cost

Ams’dam or London

C$ pp*

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

2755 2755 2619 2619 2619 2619 2619 2619 2619 2665 2665 2665

2017

2016

AUSTRIA

FRANCE

WINTEr 2016/17 CODE: WWQL Barcelona

SALZBURG 1

SNApSHoT

HoW MuCH & WHEN

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

5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 2 9 16 23

23 30 6 13 20 27 6 13 20 27 3 10

* Prices above are based on maximum quad-share with

a few included upgrades to twin-share hotels, for more information see p.50.

No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Meet your Contiki Team at 7:15am on Day 2 of your trip in Barcelona. Trip ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or 6:30pm in London

NIGHTS HoTEL/HoSTEL ACCoMMoDATIoN 18 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

INCLuDED MEALS 17 continental breakfasts (B), 7 two-course dinners (D)

INCLuSIoNS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

ME TIME opTIoNS M Venice Cicchetti walking tour M Prague river cruise & buffet M Berlin walking tour See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

● Spends New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Venice. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in Nice. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

•

Amsterdam

12 World Heritage sites visited

VISIT CoNTIKI.CoM/ QuEST-LoNDoN

#QuESTToLoNDoN

Europe WINTER 2016-17 31

EUROPEAN VISTA

DISCOVERY PLUS

12 World Heritage sites visited 1

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

NETHERLANDS Edam

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

GERMANY

LONDON 1 Dover ENGLISH CHANNEL

Calais

1 RHINE VALLEY

BELGIUM

Valley of the Somme

PRAGUE 2 CZECH REP

Dachau

2 PARIS

MUNICH 1

Burgundy Region

2 VIENNA AUSTRIA

SWITZERLAND

2 LUCERNE

FRANCE

Brenner Pass

Swiss Alps

2 VENICE

ITALY

French Riviera Pisa

SNAPSHOT

FRENCH 2 RIVIERA

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 21 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

C$3645 C$166 PP*

P/DAY*

INCLUDED MEALS

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

INCLUSIONS

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS t Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour t See Paris from the Eiffel Tower t Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

ME TIME OPTIONS M Tuscan hills feast See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ VISTA

Day 1: Arrive London. Check into your hotel & then later meet up with your Trip Manager & fellow travelers. Day 2: London to Paris. Ferry across the English Channel to France. (D) See the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre & Notre Dame Day 3: Paris. Find magic, romance & history amongst the city’s legendary icons. (B) M Cabaret show & dinner Day 4: Paris to Lucernce. Pass through the vineyards of Burgundy to the Swiss Alps. (B,D) Day 5: Lucerne. Your jaw will drop at the alpine beauty of this lake town. (B,D) Day 6: Lucerne to French Riviera. Catch a glimpse of Lake Como en route to Nice. (B) See the Royal Palace in Monaco & a Monte Carlo casino Day 7: French Riviera. Stroll through markets, check out museums & upscale boutiques. (B,D) Day 8: French Riviera to Florence. Stop & check out Pisa’s famous tower. (B,D) Visit a French perfumery Day 9: Florence. A Local Guide gives you the inside track on one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities. (B) See the Duomo, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria Leather craft demonstration Day 10: Florence to Rome. Travel through Tuscany’s rustic hills to vibrant Rome. (B) See the Pantheon, Colosseum & Roman Forum

t t t t t

#EUVISTA

Vatican City

FROM

Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

2 ROME

22 DAYS 11 COUNTRIES PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$289. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

20 continental breakfasts (B), 10 three-course dinners (D)

2 FLORENCE

Monaco

Day 11: Rome. Explore ancient Rome and stroll through the famous Vatican City. (B) Day 12: Rome to Venice. Criss-cross the Appenine Mountains before reaching enchanting Venice. (B,D) Day 13: Venice. Meander through the “floating city’s” tight alleyways & canals. (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands Day 14: Venice to Munich. Wind through the Austrian Alps to Bavarian Munich. (B) See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Day 15: Munich to Vienna. Leave festive Bavaria behind & head to Vienna. (B,D) Day 16: Vienna. Viennese culture waltzes right up to you on a tour. (B) M Mozart & Strauss concert & dinner Day 17: Vienna to Prague. Travel through Bohemia to Prague, “City of a Thousand Spires.” (B,D) See Hradčany Castle, Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square & the Astronomical Clock Day 18: Prague. Discover Gothic architecture, bargain-priced beer & Bohemian crystal beads (B) Day 19: Prague to Rhine Valley. Journey to the Rhine Valley, full of castles & vineyards. (B,D) Day 20: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam. Next it’s the Netherlands & vibrant Amsterdam. (B,D) Day 21: Amsterdam. See how clogs are made & try some Dutch Edam at a cheese farm. (B) M Volendam dinner Day 22: End Amsterdam or London. Morning airport transfer or head back to London. (B)

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HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWHT Start

London

Finish

Total

Ams’dam Cost or London C$ pp*

21 28 11 25 2 9 11 18 26

Finish

Total

Ams’dam Cost or London C$ pp*

2016

2016 Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

Start

London

Nov Nov Dec Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★●Jan ★■ Jan ★▲Jan

11 18 2 16 23 30 1 8 16

3805 3805 3749 3749 3749 3749 3749 3855 3855

Dec 29 ◆ Jan 19

3855

2017 Jan Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

1 13 20 10 3 17

Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Apr

22 3 10 3 24 7

3855 3855 3645 3645 3645 3715

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share).

Single room supplement of C$985 based on the twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in London & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Munich. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in French Riviera. ◆ Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.50.

London

Rome

Paris

Venice

CULTURALLY CURIOUS and KEEN TO GET DEEP, THAT’S THE KIND OF DRIFTERS THESE TRIPS ARE DESIGNED FOR. UNIQUE EXPERIENCES and PLENTY OF FREE TIME MEANS THE HEART OF EACH REGION WILL SOON BE YOURS. our trips Great Britain & Ireland �� p.34 England & Scotland �� p.34 Ireland �� p.34 Scotland & Ireland......... See contiki.com Scotland............................. See contiki.com Italian Espresso �� p.35

Simply Italy �� p.36 Spanish Spree �� p.37 Iberian Peninsula & Morocco �� p.38 Morocco �� p.38 Spain, Morocco & Portugal �� p.39 Egypt & The Nile �� p.39

INCLUDED • Access to the backstreets, hidden gems and local culture of a region • Less time travelling, more time delving deep into the places you visit Marrakech

• More choice on how to stay including twin-share; a “room to myself” option for a little extra; and triple-share option to make your budget stretch further • A Trip Manager, Driver and more Local Guides who will be your oracles on all the intricate details of Europe • Modern air-conditioned coaches with power outlets, on-board WiFi, movies and a killer sound system

Contiki.com/in-depth-explorer

• An abundance of included goodies – from the famous icons to the local treasures that only an In-Depth Explorer will find • More local cuisine and plenty of included dinners at our favourite haunts

Barcelona

• Free time to sign up for ME Time optionals or take to the streets for some DIY exploring • Centrally located hotels for a good night’s sleep. There’s the Hilton Garden Inn (Seville), BB Centro (Florence), NH Concordia (Milan)... just to name a few.

Hotel

Stay connected with WiFi at most In-depth Explorer overnights

Europe WINTER 2016/17 33

GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS 1

Isle of Skye

5 World Heritage sites visited

Loch Ness SCOTLAND

WEST 1 HIGHLANDS

Places visited Nightstops

St Andrews Stirling

2 EDINBURGH

GLASGOW 1 LONDONDERRY 1

BELFAST 1

Donegal

Northumberland National Park

Giant’s Causeway Gretna Green

LAKE 1 DISTRICT

Larne

N.IRELAND

Holyhead

DUBLIN 2

GALWAY 2

1 YORK

IRISH SEA

REP. OF IRELAND

1 LIVERPOOL ENGLAND

Cliffs of Moher Kilkenny Blarney

London

WALES

1 CORK

1 LONDON

SNAPSHOT

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 16 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

17 DAYS 5 COUNTRIES FROM

C$2889 C$170 PP*

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$229. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

INCLUDED MEALS

15 hot breakfasts (B), 3 Regional Dinners in our favourite local spots (RD), 5 three-course dinners (D)

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 1: Arrive London. Check into your hotel & meet with your Trip Manager & fellow travellers. Day 2: London to Liverpool. Take a London sightseeing tour before traveling to Liverpool. (D)

Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

Day 3: Liverpool to York. Catch the rolling country views through to York. (B,RD) Locally guided Beatles Magical Mystery tour Guided walking tour of York M Evening ‘Ghost Walk’

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS

Day 4: York to Lake District. This morning we make our way to Cumbria’s gorgeous Lake District. (B) Visit Bowness & see Lake Windermere

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

Day 5: Lake District to Edinburgh. Stop at Hadrian’s Wall & cross through Gretna Green en route to Edinburgh. (B) Entrance to Gretna Green Museum Driving city tour of Edinburgh

INCLUSIONS

•

ME TIME OPTIONS M Explore Hadrian’s Wall See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ BRITAIN-IRELAND

#GBIRELAND

P/DAY*

• • • • •

Day 6: Edinburgh. Spend a day exploring this friendly & stunning city. (B,D) Day 7: Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands. Stop at the original home of golf – St. Andrews. (B,D) Spot Nessie on a boat cruise of stunning Loch Ness

•

Day 10: Glasgow to Dublin. Ferry to Northern Ireland, travelling through County Meath to Dublin. (B,D) Day 11: Dublin to Cork. Stop in charming Kilkenny for lunch & an optional bike ride before travelling onto Cork. (B,RD) M Jameson’s Whiskey Distillery visit Day 12: Cork to Galway. Get the chance to kiss the famous Blarney Stone & spot the Cliffs of Moher. (B) Day 13: Galway. Discover this quintessential Irish town where Gaelic is still spoken on the streets. (B,RD) Day 14: Galway to Londonderry. Time to head north stopping in Donegal then on to the walled city of Londonderry. (B,D) M Locally guided walking tour Day 15: Londonderry to Belfast. Along the coast towards Belfast, making a stop at the iconic Giant’s Causeway. (B) M Titanic Museum visit

Day 8: Scottish Highlands to West Highlands. See the stunning Isle of Skye, with its moors, mountains & lochs. (B) Visit seaside town Portree See Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis

Day 16: Belfast to Dublin. Return to Dublin where you can enjoy the easy going local hospitality. (B) See Trinity College, Parnell Square & St. Stephen’s Green M Guinness Storehouse visit M Irish dinner & dancing evening

Day 9: West Highlands to Glasgow. Visit historic Stirling before arriving in lively Glasgow. (B)

Day 17: Dublin to London. We travel back to London where the trip ends upon arrival. (B)

• •

•

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWUK Start

London

Finish

London

Total Cost

Start

C$ pp*

2016 Oct 20 Nov 5 Nov 24 ★ Dec 10 Dec 8 ★ Dec 24 Dec 19 Jan 4 Dec 27 ● Jan 12

3035 2969 2969 3055 3055

Finish

London

2017 Jan 5 Jan 19 Feb 2 Mar 2

Jan Feb Feb Mar

21 4 18 18

Total Cost

C$ pp*

3055 2889 2889 2889

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling

solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of C$789 based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 6:00pm in London & ends approx. 8:00pm in London. This trip is a combination trip where travellers who have booked the England & Scotland only section return to London on Day 10 & those who have booked the Ireland only section join on Day 10. ● This trip will be in Edinburgh during Hogmanay. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

ENGLAND & SCOTLAND 10 DAYS FROM

C$1725

PP*

C$173

P/DAY*

Visit contiki.com/england-scotland for full details, departure dates & prices. Trip code: WWBR.

IRELAND 8 DAYS FROM

C$1389

PP*

C$174

P/DAY*

Visit contiki.com/ireland for full details, departure dates & prices. Trip code: WWIR.

Verona ITALY

Pisa

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

6 World Heritage sites visited

VENICE 2

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city Optional start/end city

3 FLORENCE

Chianti Region

Apennine Mountains

San Gimignano

2 ROME

Vatican City

ITALIAN ESPRESSO

SNAPSHOT

8 DAYS 2 COUNTRIES

Rome

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

FROM

C$1445 C$181 PP*

P/DAY*

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$115. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 1: Arrive Rome. Check-in to your hotel & this afternoon meet your Trip Manager & get to know your fellow Contiki travellers. Then it’s time to hit the streets for some sightseeing of Italy’s ancient capital city. (RD) See Piazza Venezia, the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum

Day 2: Rome. Tap into ‘la Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Colosseum. (B) M Guided tour of the Colosseum & Roman Forum Day 3: Rome to Florence. Pass through rural Umbria’s rolling hills & terraced vineyards to Renaissance Florence. A Local Guide gives you the inside track on the city’s striking buildings & sacred art. (B,RD) See St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City

Day 4: Florence. Uncover the amazing masterpieces of Michelangelo’s home, Florence. Shop along the Ponte Vecchio or wrap your lips around some fine Tuscan cuisine before hitting up the Florentine nightlife. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria in Florence

#ITALIANESPRESSO

t Florentine leather craft demonstration

7 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

Start

Finish

Rome

Venice or Rome

2016

Day 5: Florence. Enjoy a day trip out to the hills of the rustic Chianti region for wine tasting & a stop in medieval San Gimignano – the quintessential Tuscan town. (B)

Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec

Day 7: Venice. Meander through the “floating city’s” tight alleyways, grand squares, art-filled palazzos, boutiques, bars & markets. See the art of Venetian glass blowing, then an optional gondola ride is a must while you’re here! (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See Venice’s iconic canals & gondolas M Gondola ride

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Day 8: Depart Venice/Rome. The trip ends after breakfast in Venice & it’s time to say “arrivederci” to your new friends. Or if you prefer, catch a free transfer back to Rome where your trip ends upon arrival. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 8 (ending in Venice) have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

INCLUDED MEALS

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWHI

M Delicious Tuscan feast with Chianti wine

Day 6: Florence to Venice. Today profess your love in Romeo & Juliet’s home of Verona before arriving in fairytale Venice. (B,RD)

HOW MUCH & WHEN

22 Oct 5 Nov 19 Nov 10 Dec 17 ★ Dec 27 ★●Jan

Total Cost

C$ pp*

Start

Rome

Finish

Total Cost

Venice or Rome

C$ pp*

Dec 31 ■ Jan 7

1535

7 continental breakfasts (B), 3 regional dinners in our favourite local spots (RD)

2016 29 12 26 17 24 3

1515 1489 1489 1489 1535 1535

2017 Jan 14 Mar 4 Mar 18

Jan 21 Mar 11 Mar 25

1535 1445 1475

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share).

Single room supplement of C$565 based on twin-share trip price. 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. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.50.

INCLUSIONS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS t Special access Rome sightseeing tour t Locally guided tour of the Vatican museums Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

ME TIME OPTIONS M Traditional Roman dinner in Rome See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ ESPRESSO

EUROPE WINTER 2016-17

SIMPLY ITALY

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

MILAN 1

VENICE 2

Verona Lake Garda

ITALIAN RIVIERA 1

Cinque Terre

Pisa

2 FLORENCE Chianti Region Apennine Mountains

ITALY

Venice

9 World Heritage sites visited

SNAPSHOT

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

11 continental breakfasts (B), 4 Regional Dinners in our favourite local spots (RD)

INCLUSIONS

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS t Special access Rome sightseeing tour t Enjoy a glass of Prosecco overlooking the Bay of Naples Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

ME TIME OPTIONS M Guided tour of the ancient city of Pompeii See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ SIMPLY-ITALY

Mt. Vesuvius

Pompeii Isle of Capri

2 SORRENTO

FROM

C$1995 C$167 PP*

P/DAY*

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 1: Arrive Rome. Check-in to your hotel & this afternoon meet your Contiki Team. (RD)

Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

3 ROME

12 DAYS 2 COUNTRIES

#SIMPLYITALY

Places visited Nightstops

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$155. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

INCLUDED MEALS

Vatican City

Day 2: Rome to Sorrento. Travel south towards the home of pizza, Naples. Later, we’ll reach Sorrento, where you’ll enjoy a sunset drink overlooking the stunning bay. (B,RD) See Mt. Vesuvius M Pompeii tour

Day 3: Capri Excursion. Chill out on the Isle of Capri. Be amazed at the natural beauty of this stunning island. (B) Day 4: Sorrento to Florence. From postcard perfect Sorrento, pass through rural Umbria & Tuscany’s rolling hills & terraced vineyards. (B,RD) Local wine tasting in the Chianti region

Day 5: Florence. A Local Guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities. (B) See the Duomo, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration

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Day 6: Florence to Venice. Say goodbye to Florence, before professing your love in Romeo & Juliet’s home of Verona. (B,RD) See Juliet’s House & the Roman Arena in Verona

Day 7: Venice. Meander through the “floating city’s” tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art-filled palazzos, interesting little shops, bars & markets. (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands

the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & t See St. Mark’s Square See t Venice’s iconic canals & gondolas

Day 8: Venice to Milan via Lake Garda. Leave the floating city behind before it’s all about the capital of fashion, Milan. (B) Visit Sirmione on Lake Garda

Day 9: Milan to Italian Riviera. Take in the beauty of the region & indulge in tasty local food & wine in the seaside setting of the Cinque Terre. (B) Visit Monterosso & Portovenere along the Cinque Terre Train ride along the scenic coast

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Day 10: Italian Riviera to Rome. Stop & check out Pisa’s famous architectural wonder then cross the Appenine Mountains on the road to Rome. (B) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa See Piazza Venezia, the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum

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Day 11: Rome. Tap into ‘la Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Roman Forum & Colosseum. (B) See St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City M Guided tour of the Colosseum & Roman Forum

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWSY Start

Finish

Rome

Total Cost

C$ pp*

16 Oct 23 Nov 30 Nov 27 Dec 11 ★ Dec 24 ★●Jan

27 3 10 8 22 4

2085 2085 2085 2055 2055 2115

Rome

Dec 27 ★■ Jan 7

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2115

2017 Jan 8 Jan 29 Mar 12

Jan 19 Feb 9 Mar 23

2115 1995 2035

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share).

Single room supplement of C$735 based on twin-share trip price. 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. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Milan.

■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Florence.

Day 12: Depart Rome. The trip ends after breakfast & it’s time to swap email addresses & say “arrivederci” to your new friends. (B)

For more ways to save see p.15.

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

Finish

2016

2016 Oct Oct Oct Nov Dec Dec

Start

Rome

★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.50.

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

BILBAO 1

San Sebastian

1 PAMPLONA BARCELONA 2

Zaragoza Segovia

MADRID 3 Toledo

SPAIN

VALENCIA 1

CORDOBA 1 SEVILLE 2 7 World Heritage sites visited 1

2 GRANADA Gibraltar

COSTA DEL SOL

Places visited Nightstops

SPANISH SPREE 14 DAYS 2 COUNTRIES FROM

C$2045 C$147 PP*

P/DAY*

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$160. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 1: Arrive Madrid. Check-in to your hotel & explore the country’s capital, full of diverse neighbourhoods & lively plazas. Later, meet up with your Trip Manager & fellow travellers. (RD) Day 2: Madrid. It’s easy to get hooked on this city that blends traditional culture with new vitality in everything from shopping & food to arts & culture. (B) Tour the Royal Palace with a Local Guide (this tour may be substituted with a tour of the Prado)

Day 3: Madrid to Bilbao. Head north to Segovia with its Roman aqueduct & Alcazar fortress before continuing to Bilbao, home of the Guggenheim Art Museum. (B) Day 4: Bilbao to Pamplona. Shop & eat in the beach resort of San Sebastian before heading to Pamplona, home of the Running of the Bulls. (B) Day 5: Pamplona to Barcelona. Soak up the Baroque city of Zaragoza before we make our way to the buzzing city of Barcelona. (B,RD) See Gaudí’s Sagrada Família & the 1992 Olympic Games complex Walk through the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district

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Day 6: Barcelona. See why this sexy city sizzles on our included sightseeing tour. It’s a mix of food, fiesta, fashion & fun. (B) Day 7: Barcelona to Valencia. Cruise down to the ‘Orange-blossom coast’ & its capital Valencia, home to the Holy Grail. (B)

#SPANISHSPREE

Day 8: Valencia to Granada. Continue west as we make our way to the once Moorish city of Granada. (B) Day 9: Granada. Take a trip back in time in this city, full of atmosphere & soaked in history. Explore the fabled palace, feel the lively culture on the streets & sample some tapas & sangria. (B,D) 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. Wind along the Costa del Sol & see the Sierra Nevada mountains. Stop in Gibraltar before arriving in Seville. (B,RD) Scenic drive past Marbella & Malaga M Tour to top of Gibraltar

Day 11: Seville. Wander medieval lanes, discover hidden plazas & perhaps visit Christopher Columbus’ tomb. Later get out among the city’s relaxed, fun-loving crowds. (B) M Locally guided tour of Seville inc. bullring Day 12: Seville to Cordoba. Take your time in laid-back Seville before we reach lively Cordoba, soaked in history & serving up old-world atmosphere, time-worn lanes & famously beautiful streets. (B) See the Cathedral, Alcazar & Plaza de España in Seville

Day 13: Cordoba to Madrid. Hit the road & travel to the hilltop town of Toledo. With its mix

Barcelona

SNAPSHOT of mosques, churches & medieval buildings, this gorgeous town is known by the locals as the “Imperial City”. After, we return to Madrid. (B) See the Alcazar fortress & Gothic cathedral in Toledo M Traditional Madridlenos dinner

Day 14: Depart Madrid. Your trip ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 14 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

Finish

Madrid

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2016 Oct 17 Oct 30 Nov 21 Dec 4 Dec 28 ● Jan 10

Start

Madrid

Finish

Madrid

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2017 2139 2109 2169

Jan 3 Feb 13 Mar 20

Jan 16 Feb 26 Apr 2

2169 2045 2085

13 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

13 continental breakfasts (B), 3 Regional Dinners in our favourite local spots (RD), 1 three-course dinner (D)

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWEH Madrid

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

HOW MUCH & WHEN

Start

Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share).

Single room supplement of C$755 based on twin-share trip price. 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 Year’s Eve in Pamplona. For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger

INCLUSIONS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS t Explore the Palace of the Spanish Royal Family on our locally guided tour in Madrid Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

ME TIME OPTIONS M Visit the Valley of the Fallen in Madrid See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

For travel insurance see p.50.

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ SPAIN

EUROPE WINTER 2016-17

IBERIAN PENINSULA & MOROCCO

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

BILBAO 1

San Sebastian Pyrenees Mountains

1 PAMPLONA Zaragoza

Segovia

MADRID 3

2 BARCELONA

SPAIN

PORTUGAL

VALENCIA 1

2 LISBON GRANADA 2

SEVILLE 2 Tarifa

TANGIER 1 ATLANTIC OCEAN

Algeciras Gibraltar

2 FEZ

Rabat Casablanca

MOROCCO

Marrakech

10 World Heritage sites visited

2 MARRAKECH

SNAPSHOT

Places visited Nightstops

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 19 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

20 DAYS 4 COUNTRIES FROM

C$3169 C$159 PP*

P/DAY*

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$250. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

INCLUDED MEALS 19 continental breakfasts (B), 4 three-course dinners (D), 4 Regional Dinners in our favourite local spots (RD)

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 1: Arrive Madrid. Check-in to your hotel & explore the country’s capital. (RD) Day 2: Madrid. It’s easy to get hooked on this city that blends traditional culture with new vitality. (B) Tour the Royal Palace with a Local Guide Day 3: Madrid to Bilbao. Head north to Segovia with its Roman aqueduct & Alcazar fortress. (B) Day 4: Bilbao to Pamplona. Shop & eat in San Sebastian before heading to Pamplona, home of the Running of the Bulls. (B) Day 5: Pamplona to Barcelona. Soak up the Baroque city of Zaragoza before we make our way to the buzzing city of Barcelona. (B,RD) See Gaudí’s Sagrada Família & the 1992 Olympic Games complex Walk through the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district Day 6: Barcelona. See why this sexy city sizzles on our included sightseeing tour. (B) M Locally guided bike ride Day 7: Barcelona to Valencia. Cruise down to the ‘Orange-blossom coast’ & its capital Valencia, home of the Holy Grail. (B) Day 8: Valencia to Granada. Continue west as we make our way to the once Moorish city of Granada. (B) Day 9: Granada. Explore the fabled palace & sample some tapas & sangria. (B,D) M Guided tour of Granada Day 10: Granada to Fez. Travel across the Strait of Gibraltar to Fez. (B,D)

INCLUSIONS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS t Explore the Palace of the Spanish Royal Family on our locally guided tour Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

ME TIME OPTIONS M Visit the Valley of the Fallen in Madrid See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ IBERIANPENINSULAMOROCCO

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#IBERIAANDMOROCCO

Day 11: Fez. See the magnificent Royal Palace, tour the walls of the Medina or haggle for a beautiful Moroccan carpet! (B) M Moroccan dinner Day 12: Fez to Marrakech. See more of Morocco as we head southwards to Marrakech. (B,D) Scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains Day 13: Marrakech. A full day to enjoy this vibrant city & soak up the history & tradition. (B) Day 14: Marrakech to Tangier. Hit the road to Tangier taking in the famous bustling city of Casablanca & capital city Rabat on the way. (B,D) Day 15: Tangier to Seville. Stop off at Gibraltar en route to Seville, known for its heritage of art, dance & culture. (B,RD) M Tour to top of Gibraltar Day 16: Seville. Enjoy your time in sunny Seville, soaked in history, old-world atmosphere, & famously beautiful streets. (B) See the Cathedral, Alcazar & Plaza d’España Day 17: Seville to Lisbon. Tour the picturesque city & embrace all it has to offer. (B,RD) Day 18: Lisbon. Discover the cultural treasures & historical sites. Tonight enjoy a night of partying or relax watching the sunset. (B) M Traditional Portuguese feast Day 19: Lisbon to Madrid. Return to Madrid & final night on the town! (B) M Traditional Madridlenos dinner Day 20: Depart Madrid. Your trip ends after breakfast. (B)

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WIBP Start

Madrid

Finish

Madrid

Total Cost

Start

Madrid

C$ pp*

2016

Finish

Madrid

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2017

Oct 17 Nov 5 Nov 21 Dec 10 Dec 28 ● Jan 16

3315 3269 3365

Jan 3 Feb 13 Mar 20

Jan 22 Mar 4 Apr 8

3365 3169 3235

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share).

Single room supplement of C$835 based on twin-share trip price. 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. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Pamplona. For more ways to save see p.15.

MOROCCO 5 DAYS FROM

C$845PP* C$169P/DAY* VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

Just want Morocco? Try everything Moroccan on our 5-day trip. For full details & prices see contiki.com/morocco. Trip code: WWMO. Single supplement of C$219. Visit contiki.com/morocco

3 MADRID PORTUGAL

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

SPAIN

2 LISBON SEVILLE 2

2 GRANADA

Tarifa

TANGIER 1

2 FEZ

Rabat Casablanca

MOROCCO

2 MARRAKECH

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWMP Start

Algeciras Gibraltar

Places visited Nightstops

SNAPSHOT

HOW MUCH & WHEN

Finish

Madrid

2016 Oct 22 Nov 26

Nov 5 Dec 10

Total Cost

Start

Madrid

2375 2345

2017 Jan 2 Jan 8 Feb 18 Mar 25

Jan Jan Mar Apr

C$ pp*

Finish

16 22 4 8

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2415 2415 2275 2319

SPAIN, MOROCCO & PORTUGAL

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling

Madrid

15 DAYS 4 COUNTRIES FROM C$2275 PP* C$152 P/DAY*

solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$835 based on twin-share trip price. 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.

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$180. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

Scenic drive past Marbella, Malaga & the Rif Mountains Day 6: Fez. See the magnificent Royal Palace, tour the walls of the fascinating Medina of Fez or haggle for a beautiful Moroccan carpet! (B) M Moroccan dinner with belly dancing show Day 7: Fez to Marrakech. Head southwards to Marrakech. On the way you’ll see the famous Atlas Mountains. (B,D) Day 8: Marrakech. A full day to enjoy this vibrant city & soak up the history & tradition. (B) See Koutoubia Mosque & Jamaa el-Fna Square Day 9: Marrakech to Tangier. Hit the road to Tangier taking in Casablanca & Rabat. (B,D) See the Kasbah

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8 DAYS 1 COUNTRY FROM C$1699 PP* C$213 P/DAY* PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$135. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 1: Arrive Cairo. Check-in to the hotel & explore Egypt’s buzzing capital city for the afternoon. At 7:00pm, meet up with your Trip Manager & fellow travellers. Day 2: Cairo to Aswan. Step into this intense, 24/7 city where ancient meets modern all in one shot. A Local Guide will take you back to ancient Egypt & the time of the pharaohs. Gaze in awe at the Sphinx & the monumental Pyramids of Giza before boarding the overnight train to Aswan. (B,D) Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo M Visit a Bedouin village

Day 3: Nile Cruise - Aswan. Unwind in the beautiful riverside setting of Egypt’s sunniest city. Enjoy its laid-back take on life & distinctive African

INCLUDED MEALS 14 continental breakfasts (B), 5 three-course dinners (D), 2 regional dinners in our favourite local spots (RD)

INCLUSIONS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

atmosphere. Opt to take a tour of Aswan to see the Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam. After being treated to a ride on a traditional felucca sailboat, kick back & listen to Nubian music, eat some freshly caught fish, or explore the souk, full of spices, perfumes, scarves & baskets. (B,L,D) Day 4: Nile Cruise - Aswan to Edfu. Today consider taking an optional visit to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel – the most complete example of ancient Egyptian architecture. Then cruise on down the river Nile with a stop at the unique temple in Kom Ombo en route to the friendly city of Edfu. (B,L,D) M View Kom Ombo, the Temple of Two Gods M Visit Abu Simbel’s Temple of Ramses II

t Locally guided tour of Granada’s Alhambra Palace Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

Start Cairo

Finish

Cairo

Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Jan

Total Cost

C$ pp*

29 12 26 10 31 7

1775 1749 1749 1749 1805 1805

Start

9 World Heritage sites visited

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#SPAINMORROCCO PORTUGAL

SNAPSHOT

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WTEG Finish

Cairo

2017 Jan 14 Jan 28 Feb 11 Feb 25 Mar 11

Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar

21 4 18 4 18

Total Cost

C$ pp*

1805 1699 1699 1699 1735

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling

EGYPT & THE NILE

14 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

Kom Ombo

Places visited Nightstops

Day 10: Tangier to Seville. Stop off at Gibraltar en route to Seville, known for its heritage of art, dance & culture. (B,RD) M Tour to top of Gibraltar Day 11: Seville. Enjoy your time in laid-back sunny Seville. (B) See the Cathedral, Alcazar & Plaza d’España Day 12: Seville to Lisbon. Tour the picturesque city & see Gothic cathedrals & the beautiful river views. (B,RD) Day 13: Lisbon. Discover the cultural treasures & historical sites. (B) M Traditional Portuguese feast Day 14: Lisbon to Madrid. Return to Madrid & a final night on the town! (B) M Traditional Madridlenos dinner Day 15: Ends Madrid. Your trip ends after breakfast. (B)

2016 Oct 22 Nov 5 Nov 19 Dec 3 Dec 24 Dec 31 ●

Esna

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 1: Start Madrid. Check into your hotel & explore the country’s capital. (D) Day 2: Madrid. Madrid is the culinary capital, the artistic centre & the night life hotspot of Spain so start your adventure here! (B) See the Royal Palace, Gran Via & Plaza de España Day 3: Madrid to Granada. Take in the beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains before arriving in Granada. (B) Day 4: Granada. Explore the fabled palace, feel the lively culture & sample some tapas & real sangria. (B,D) Day 5: Granada to Fez. Travel across the Strait of Gibraltar to the medieval capital of Morocco, Fez. MEDITERRANEAN See the stunning viewsSEA of the Rif Mountains en route. (B,D)

solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of C$515 based on twin-share trip price. Note: Single room supplement does not apply to night 2. Overnight train cabins are twin-share only. Trip starts 7:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am in Cairo. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Cairo.

Day 5: Nile Cruise - Edfu to Luxor. Wind through the commercial & religious center of Edfu to its most famous attraction, the Temple of Horus the Avenger. Later, we set sail & meander up the Nile to Luxor, where we’ll literally walk like an Egyptian on a stroll up the ancient Avenue of the Sphinxes. (B,L,D) Day 6: Luxor to Hurghada. Be amazed by the sheer volume of famous monuments around Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, before we hit beachside Hurghada. Maybe do some shopping, chill at the beach & get into the city’s many bars, restaurants & cool nightlife. (B) See the the Colossos of Memnon M Guided visit of the Temple of Karnak

Day 7: Hurghada to Cairo. Today it’s back to Cairo for some last minute shopping. Tonight, enjoy our farewell dinner & a final night on the town. (B,D) Day 8: Depart Cairo. The trip ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 8 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 3 nights in hotels, 1 night twin-berth sleep couchette train (Cairo to Aswan), 3 night Nile Cruise

INCLUDED MEALS 7 continental breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 5 three-course dinners (D)

INCLUSIONS t Transfer from airport to hotel on arrival Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions. 3 World Heritage sites visited

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THE NILE CRUISE Cruise the Nile in style! With luxury cabins, private showers, WC, TVs & airconditioning. The ship features a pool, sun deck, loungers, bars & party areas.

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Vienna

Paris

EASY PACE Christmas market

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Hotel

Amsterdam

NORTH SEA

ENGLAND

NETHERLANDS

LONDON 3

Dover

ENGLISH CHANNEL

EASY PACE

2 AMSTERDAM Calais

BELGIUM

Valley of the Somme

PARIS 3 Versailles

FRANCE

ITALY

4 World Heritage sites visited 1

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

3 ROME

LONDON & PARIS

SNAPSHOT

7 DAYS 2 COUNTRIES

London

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

FROM

C$1419 C$203 PP*

P/DAY*

6 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$110. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 1: Arrive London. Check-in to your hotel after 2:00pm & the afternoon is yours to explore. At 5:00pm, meet your Trip Manager & fellow Contiki travellers for dinner, then see the city on an included sightseeing tour. (D) Sightseeing tour of London, see Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben & Buckingham Palace

Days 2 - 3: London. Get set for a couple of actionpacked days – explore the city’s traditional icons, famous sights & historical landmarks as well as catch a West End musical. There’s free time to shop, explore vibrant neighbourhoods, or perhaps choose to catch a bird’s eye view of it all from the London Eye. (B)(B) 2-day pass for the London Underground Locally guided “Jack the Ripper” tour M London Eye M Tower of London

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Day 4: London to Paris. Ferry across the English Channel to France. Journey past World War I battlefields & into the glittering “City of Lights.” (B,D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral

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Days 5 - 6: Paris. Indulge in this sophisticated city for two whole days & find magic, romance & history in everything from the breezy boulevards & impressive monuments, to the great works of art

#LONDONANDPARIS

& magic lights. Take a trip to the illustrious Palace of Versailles & opt in for a cabaret show & dinner. (B)(B) Visit a French perfumery M Cabaret show & three-course dinner

Day 7: Depart Paris. The trip ends after breakfast & it’s time to swap email addresses & say “au revoir” to your new friends. (B)

Paris

INCLUDED MEALS

HOW MUCH & WHEN

6 continental breakfasts (B), 2 three-course dinners (D)

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWGE Start

London

Finish

Paris

Total Cost

C$ pp*

15 Oct 21 22 Oct 28 5 Nov 11 19 Nov 25 3 ★ Dec 9 17 ★ Dec 23 27 ★●Jan 2

Finish

Paris

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2016

2016 Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec

Start

London

1485 1485 1465 1465 1465 1505 1505

Dec 30 ★■ Jan 5

1505

2017 Jan Jan Feb Mar

7 21 18 18

Jan Jan Feb Mar

13 27 24 24

1505 1419 1419 1445

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.

Single room supplement of C$375 based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 5:00pm in London & ends approx. 8:00am in Paris. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in London. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.50.

INCLUSIONS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS t Experience a famous West End musical in London t Locally guided “Jack the Ripper” tour t Paris by night tour & entrance to the Eiffel Tower t Guided tour of King Louis XIV’s Palace of Versailles t 300 km/h high speed train trip (Amsterdam extension only) Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ LONDON-PARIS

EUROPE WINTER 2016-17

SNAPSHOT

EASY PACE

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWGP

8 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

LONDON & PARIS

8 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

10 INCLUDED MEALS

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ LONDON-PARIS-PLUS

#LONDONANDPARIS

London

Paris

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

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

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.

EASY PACE

LONDON & PARIS

8 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

10 INCLUDED MEALS

Amsterdam

Days 1 - 6: London to Paris. Refer to London & Paris itinerary & sightseeing on p.41. Days 7 - 8: Paris to Amsterdam. Hop on the high-speed train & head to the Netherlands’ freewheeling, 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)

t Transfer to station & train to Amsterdam to Amsterdam hotel t Transfer t 2-day public transport 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.

EASY PACE

LONDON & PARIS

11 INCLUDED MEALS

#LONDONANDPARIS

1845 1739 1739 1775

Jan Jan Feb Mar

15 29 26 26

Trip starts 5:00pm in London & ends approx. 8:00am in Paris. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in London. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

HOW MUCH & WHEN

Finish

Ams’dam

2016 Oct 15 Oct 23 Oct 22 Oct 30 Nov 5 Nov 13 Nov 19 Nov 27 Dec 3 ★ Dec 11 Dec 17 ★ Dec 25 Dec 27 ★●Jan 4

Total Cost

Start

London

C$ pp*

1939 1939 1915 1915 1915 1969 1969

Finish

Ams’dam

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2016 Dec 30 ★■ Jan 7

1969

2017 Jan 7 Jan 21 Feb 18 Mar 18

1969 1855 1855 1895

Jan Jan Feb Mar

15 29 26 26

solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplement of C$489 based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 5:00pm in London & ends approx. 8:00am in Amsterdam. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in London. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

HOW MUCH & WHEN

Start

London

+ ROME EXTENSION

9 continental breakfasts (B), 2 three-course dinners (D)

6 World Heritage sites visited

1845

2017 Jan 7 Jan 21 Feb 18 Mar 18

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWGR

9 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ LONDON-PARIS-ROME

Dec 30 ★■ Jan 7

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

9 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

t Flight to Rome & transfer to hotel Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

1819 1819 1795 1795 1795 1845 1845

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$145. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

SNAPSHOT

INCLUSIONS

Total Cost

C$ pp*

solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplement of C$455 based on twin-share trip price.

London

9 DAYS 4 COUNTRIES FROM C$1855 PP* C$207 P/DAY*

Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

#LONDONANDPARIS

Finish

Paris

2016

15 Oct 23 22 Oct 30 5 Nov 13 19 Nov 27 3 ★ Dec 11 17 ★ Dec 25 27 ★●Jan 4

Start

+ AMSTERDAM EXTENSION

8 continental breakfasts (B), 2 three-course dinners (D)

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ LONDON-AMSTERDAM

London

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWGA

8 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

6 World Heritage sites visited

Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec

Start

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling

attraction like Disneyland Paris, the Champagne region, or the Monet gardens in Giverny. (B)(B) 2-day pass on the Paris Metro

SNAPSHOT

INCLUSIONS

Total Cost

C$ pp*

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$135. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

Days 1 - 6: London to Paris. Refer to London & Paris itinerary & sightseeing on p.41.

Finish

Paris

2016

9 DAYS 2 COUNTRIES FROM C$1739 PP* C$194 P/DAY*

Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions. 6 World Heritage sites visited

Start

+ PARIS EXTENSION

8 continental breakfasts (B), 2 three-course dinners (D)

INCLUSIONS

HOW MUCH & WHEN

Rome

10 DAYS 3 COUNTRIES FROM C$1865 PP* C$187 P/DAY* PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$129. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Days 1 - 6: London to Paris. Refer to London & Paris itinerary & sightseeing on p.41. 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 Transfer to Rome hotel 3-day pass on the Rome Metro Days 8 - 9: Rome. Use your Metro pass to get

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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 to Rome, then transferred to your hotel where you will be met by a Contiki Representative. Your stay in Rome is unescorted.

Finish

Rome

2016 Oct 15 Oct 24 Oct 22 Oct 31 Nov 5 Nov 14 Nov 19 Nov 28 Dec 3 ★ Dec 12 Dec 17 ★ Dec 26 Dec 27 ★●Jan 5

Total Cost

C$ pp*

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Start

London

Finish

Rome

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2016 Dec 30 ★■ Jan 8

1995

2017 Jan 7 Jan 21 Feb 18 Mar 18

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Jan Jan Feb Mar

16 30 27 27

The above prices are accurate as of 24th June, 2016 & include internal airfares. For up to date pricing, please go to contiki.com/london-paris-rome. Included flights: Prices include the land trip & internal flights as specified on the map only and do not include international airfares to or from the start & end cities. Please see ‘Included flights’ on p.50 for important info.

* All prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling

solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplement of C$565 based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 5:00pm in London & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in London. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

Places visited Nightstops

EASY PACE

SLOVAKIA

VIENNA 2

Bratislava

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWVB Start

2 BUDAPEST

AUSTRIA

Vienna

HUNGARY

Finish

Budapest

Total Cost

C$ pp*

Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec

Budapest

Start

Vienna

Finish

Budapest

5 DAYS 3 COUNTRIES FROM C$935 C$187

28 Nov 1 4 Nov 8 11 Nov 15 2 ★ Dec 6 16 ★ Dec 20 24 Dec 28

979 965 965 965 995 995

Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

2 5 11 20 17 11 25

Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

6 9 15 24 21 15 29

Single room supplement of C$245 based on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price.

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

Trip starts 5:30pm in Vienna & ends approx. 8:00am in Budapest.

Day 1: Arrive Vienna. Check-in to your hotel after 2:00pm & the afternoon is yours to explore. At 5:30pm, meet your Trip Manager & fellow Contiki travellers for dinner. (RD)

★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

“Paris of the East.” (B) Visit Bratislava’s historic old town See St. Martin’s Cathedral, & Michael’s Gate with its Baroque tower

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Day 4: Budapest. Explore this fascinating city, split in two by the Danube river into hilltop Buda & bustling Pest. Tonight enjoy a dinner of local specialities & a scenic river cruise. (B,RD) EgyptSightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace, the Church of St. Matthias, the Chain Bridge & Fisherman’s Bastion

EASY PACE

INCLUDED MEALS 4 continental breakfasts (B), 2 Regional Dinners in our favourite local spots (RD)

BERLIN & PRAGUE

Berlin

7 DAYS 2 COUNTRIES FROM C$1175 PP* C$168 P/DAY* PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$90. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 4: Berlin to Prague. Bite into some tasty local fare, like bratwurst, & wash it down with a stein of German beer in Dresden. Then we head to Prague, an ever-modernising hub of Eastern European revival. (B) See the rebuilt Baroque architecture of the Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House & Frauenkirche in Dresden M Traditional Czech evening

Days 5 - 6: Prague. Snake through this medieval city’s maze of cobbled streets & discover Gothic architecture, bargain-priced beer & Bohemian crystal beads. (B)(B,RD) See Hradčany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square

Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

ME TIME OPTIONS

3 World Heritage sites visited

#VIENNABUDAPEST

SNAPSHOT

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWBP

Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec

Places visited Nightstops

INCLUSIONS

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ VIENNA-BUDAPEST

Finish

Prague

Total Cost

C$ pp*

22 29 5 26 10 18 27 30

Start Berlin

Finish

Prague

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2017

2016 CZECH REP

Days 2 - 3: Berlin. Savour the mix of old & new in this changing city. Find historical significance in everything from the streets to the grand monuments (B)(B) Visit the moving Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate & Reichstag See the artwork at the Berlin Wall See the site of Checkpoint Charlie M Locally guided historical walking tour of the city

For travel insurance see p.50.

Berlin

Day 1: Arrive Berlin. Check-in to your hotel after 2:00pm & the afternoon is yours to explore. At 5:00pm, meet your Trip Manager & fellow Contiki travellers for dinner. (RD)

4 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger

Start

Dresden

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For more ways to save see p.15.

Day 5: Depart Budapest. Time to say goodbye to your newfound friends as your trip ends after breakfast. (B)

GERMANY

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

M Budapest Past & Present tour See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

BERLIN 3

PRAGUE 3

995 995 995 935 935 955 955

solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share).

P/DAY*

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Day 3: Vienna to Budapest. Hit up three capital cities today! From Vienna to Bratislava, Slovakia & then on to the lively arts, café & music scene of the

C$ pp*

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling PP*

Day 2: Vienna. Viennese culture waltzes right up to you as you wander through this picture book city. Spend the day experiencing its wealth of music, cafés, parks, incredible architecture & of course, strudel! You can opt for a taste of the city’s legendary classical music scene. (B) M Mozart & Strauss classical music concert & dinner

Total Cost

2017

2016

VIENNA & BUDAPEST

SNAPSHOT

HOW MUCH & WHEN

Oct Nov Nov Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★●Jan ■ Jan

28 4 11 2 16 24 2 5

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Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

5 14 11 5 19

Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

11 20 17 11 25

1245 1245 1175 1175 1199

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share).

Single room supplement of C$305 based on the twin-share trip price. 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 Year’s Eve in Prague.

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 6 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 6 continental breakfasts (B), 2 Regional Dinners in our favourite local spots (RD)

INCLUSIONS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

ME TIME OPTIONS M Prague nuclear bunker tour See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger

2 World Heritage sites visited

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t Visit the Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock Day 7: Depart Prague. Time to say goodbye to your newfound friends as your trip ends after breakfast. (B)

Please note: Days 1 & 7 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

#BERLINPRAGUE

EUROPE WINTER 2016-17

SNAPSHOT

EASY PACE

BERLIN 3

GERMANY

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

Berlin

3 PRAGUE

5 World Heritage sites visited

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ BERLIN-VIENNA

#BERLINPRAGUEVIENNA

VIENNA 2 AUSTRIA

BERLIN & PRAGUE + VIENNA

8 continental breakfasts (B), 3 Regional Dinners in our favourite local spots (RD)

ME TIME OPTIONS

Places visited Nightstops

INCLUDED MEALS

M Locally guided historical walking tour, Berlin M Nuclear bunker tour in Prague M Schnaps Museum visit & tasting See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

Days 2 - 3: Berlin. Take a couple of days to savour the intoxicating mix of old & new in this everchanging city. (B)(B) Visit the moving Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial See the Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate & Reichstag building See the Berlin Wall & Checkpoint Charlie M Locally guided historical walking tour

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Places visited Nightstops

fare, like bratwurst, & wash it down with a stein of good German beer in Dresden. Then it’s off south to Prague. (B) See the Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House & Frauenkirche in Dresden

Days 5 - 6: Prague. The next two days are yours to snake through the cobbled streets & discover Gothic architecture & bargain-priced beer. (B)(B,RD) Visit the Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock

Day 7: Prague to Vienna. See the Sedlec Ossuary (bone church) before heading south to Vienna. (B,RD) See the Sedlec Ossuary (bone church) near Kutna Hora

BERLIN 3 GERMANY

EASY PACE

Dresden

SLOVAKIA

VIENNA 2

Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

13 22 19 13 27

1555 1555 1465 1465 1495

INCLUDED MEALS

2 BUDAPEST

Day 9: Depart Vienna. Time to say goodbye as your trip ends after breakfast. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 9 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWIT Finish

Budapest

Nov Nov Nov Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★●Jan ★■ Jan

1 8 15 6 20 28 6 9

Total Cost

C$ pp*

1725 1725 1705 1705 1705 1755 1755 1755

Start

Finish

Berlin

Budapest

2017 Jan 5 Jan 14 Feb 11 Mar 5 Mar 19

Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

15 24 21 15 29

Total Cost

C$ pp*

1755 1755 1655 1655 1685

BERLIN TO BUDAPEST

10 continental breakfasts (B), 4 Regional Dinners in our favourite local spots (RD)

Day 8: Vienna. You’ll enjoy wandering through this picture book city & its lively cafés, parks, incredible architecture & of course, strudel! (B) M Mozart & Strauss classical music concert & dinner

2016 Oct 22 Oct 29 Nov 5 Nov 26 Dec 10 Dec 18 Dec 27 Dec 30

Bratislava HUNGARY

#BERLINTOBUDAPEST

2017 Jan 5 Jan 14 Feb 11 Mar 5 Mar 19

Total Cost

C$ pp*

the Habsburg palaces, St. Stephen’s Cathedral & the t See State Opera House Scenic t drive along the historic ring road in Vienna

Berlin

CZECH REP

AUSTRIA

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ BERLIN-BUDAPEST

Vienna

★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

Start

3 PRAGUE Kutná Hora

10 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

6 World Heritage sites visited

1529 1529 1509 1509 1509 1555 1555 1555

Finish

Berlin

■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin.

Day 1: Arrive Berlin. Check-in to your hotel after 2:00pm & the afternoon is yours to explore Germany’s uber-cool capital city. At 5:00pm meet up with your Contiki Team & get to know your fellow Contiki travellers over dinner. (RD)

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

ME TIME OPTIONS

30 6 13 4 18 26 4 7

Start

solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$385 based on the twin-share trip price. 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 Year’s Eve in Prague.

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

M Locally guided historical walking tour, Berlin M Traditional Czech evening M Schnaps Museum visit & tasting M Past & Present Budapest tour See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

Oct Nov Nov Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★●Jan ■ Jan

Total Cost

C$ pp*

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$115. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

SNAPSHOT

Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

Finish

Vienna

9 DAYS 3 COUNTRIES FROM C$1465 PP* C$163 P/DAY*

Day 4: Berlin to Prague. Bite into some tasty local

INCLUSIONS

2016 Oct 22 Oct 29 Nov 5 Nov 26 Dec 10 Dec 18 Dec 27 Dec 30

Kutná Hora CZECH REP

Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWBV Start

Dresden

8 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUSIONS

HOW MUCH & WHEN

Budapest

11 DAYS 5 COUNTRIES FROM C$1655 PP* C$151 P/DAY* PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO C$130. SEE P.15 FOR DETAILS

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling

solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of C$435 based on the twin-share trip price. 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 Year’s Eve in Prague. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

Day 1: Arrive Berlin. Check-in to your hotel & then time to explore. (RD) Days 2 - 3: Berlin. Shop the cool markets & trendy shops or take a break at a café. (B)(B) Visit the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial See the site of Checkpoint Charlie & the Berlin Wall M Locally guided historical walking tour of the city

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Day 4: Berlin to Prague. Bite into some tasty local fare & wash it down with a stein of beer before we head to Prague. (B) See the Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace & Opera House

Days 5 - 6: Prague. Snake through this medieval city’s to discover Gothic architecture & bargainpriced beer. (B)(B,RD) Visit the Old Town Square M Nuclear bunker tour

Day 7: Prague to Vienna. See the Sedlec Ossuary (bone church) before heading south to Vienna. (B,RD) See the Habsburg Palaces & the State Opera House

Day 8: Vienna. Spend the day experiencing the music, parks, architecture & of course, strudel! (B) M Mozart & Strauss music concert & dinner Day 9: Vienna to Budapest. Hit up three capital cities today! From Vienna to Bratislava & then on to Budapest. (B)

Bratislava’s historic old town t Visit St. Martin’s Cathedral, & Michael’s Gate with its t See Baroque tower Day 10: Budapest. Today explore the history of this fascinating city. Later, enjoy an amazing dinner & a river cruise. (B,RD) Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace, the Chain Bridge & Fisherman’s Bastion

Day 11: Depart Budapest. It’s time to say goodbye as your trip ends after breakfast. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 11 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

Salzburg

Iceland

Hopfgarten

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ICELAND

WINTER

ICELAND

Blue Lagoon

SNAPSHOT

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 3 nights single or twin-share hotel accommodation

4 DAYS 1 COUNTRY PP*

P/DAY*

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B), 1 regional buffet dinner in our favourite local spot (RD)

INCLUSIONS Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS t Enjoy the Blue Lagoon hot springs t Northern Lights adventure with a Local Guide Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

ME TIME OPTIONS M Golden Circle tour M Jeep safari & snowmobiling on a glacier M Ice walk on a glacier See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ ICELAND

#CONTIKIICELAND

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 1: Reykjavik. Check-in to the hotel & head straight out into Reykjavik. Later, meet up with the other Contiki travellers & your Trip Manager & get ready for your adventure to begin. (RD) Orientation of the city & its nightlife

Day 2: Reykjavik. Today we’re off to bathe in the Blue Lagoon, one of the 25 wonders of the world. Once you’re relaxed & soothed it’s time to head back to Reykjavik. Tonight there’s a chance to see the Northern Lights on our guided trip. (B)

Blue Lagoon

Places visited Nightstops

HOW MUCH & WHEN

FROM

C$1125 C$282

3 REYKJAVIK

Day 3: Reykjavik. A full free day to enjoy a variety of activities & take in the stunning landscape. Why not opt for our Golden Circle tour to see spouting geysers, tumbling waterfalls & ancient volcanoes. Tonight we’ll enjoy the nightlife of Reykjavik & end your Icelandic adventure in style. (B) M Golden Circle tour Day 4: Reykjavik. Say farewell to your new travel buddies, as the trip finishes after breakfast. (B)

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWIC Start

Reykjavik

Finish

Reykjavik

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2016 Oct Nov Dec Dec Dec

27 17 1 15 23

Start

Reykjavik

Finish

Reykjavik

Total Cost

C$ pp*

2017 Oct Nov Dec Dec Dec

30 20 4 18 26

1175 1159 1159 1195 1195

Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar

5 19 9 23 9

Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar

8 22 12 26 12

1195 1125 1125 1125 1125

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.

Single room supplement of C$289. Trip starts 6:00pm in Reykjavik & ends approx. 8:00am in Reykjavik. For more ways to save see p.15.

SKI

SKI PLUS

CODE: C8SWBIT 8 Nights (6 days ski) Start Finish London London

skI OR bOaRd aUsTRIa COaCh fROm LONdON

8/15

CODE: C15SWBIT C$ pp*

15 Nights (13 days ski) Start Finish London London

NIghTs sPECIaL sTOPOVERs

C$ pp*

One night on the coach from London. Twin or quad-share accommodation.

2016

8/15 NIghTs 1 COUNTRy PP* P/DAY* FROM C$909 C$114

sNaPshOT

hOW mUCh & WhEN

Dec 16 Dec 23 Dec 30

Dec 24 Dec 31 Jan 7

999 999 999

2017 Jan 6 Jan 13 Jan 20 Jan 27 Feb 3 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24 Mar 3

Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

909 909 909 909 909 909 909 909 909

14 21 28 4 11 18 25 4 11

Dec 16 Dec 23 Dec 30

Dec 31 Jan 7 Jan 14

1829 1829 1829

2017 Jan 6 Jan 13 Jan 20 Jan 27 Feb 3 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24

Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675

21 28 4 11 18 25 4 11

7/14

INCLUdEd mEaLs Breakfast daily (B)

INCLUsIONs

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$559. 2 weeks add: C$1029. Twin-share supp: 1 week add: C$225. 2 weeks add: C$415.

• Experienced Contiki On-site Team • Contiki exclusives including: Salzburg day trip & Contiki ski slam race • Included overnight coach travel from London • Access to Contiki’s exclusive themed party nights • Half board options available (for a small supplement)

Half board supp: 5 nights add: C$85. 10 nights add: C$175. SAVE

BOOK A WINTER EUROPE TRIP AT THE SAME TIME AS A 2-WEEK SKI TRIP & SAVE UP TO C$50. SEE P.15.

VIsIT CONTIkI.COm/skI

SKI

SKI ONLY skI OR bOaRd aUsTRIa mEET Us ThERE

CODE: CP14SW

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

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

2016

Dec 17 Dec 24 Dec 31 2017 Jan 7 Jan 14 Jan 21 Jan 28 Feb 4 Feb 11 Feb 18 Feb 25 Mar 4

7/14 NIghTs 1 COUNTRy PP* P/DAY* FROM C$869 C$125

sNaPshOT

CODE: CPC7SW

Dec 24 Dec 31 Jan 7 Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

14 21 28 4 11 18 25 4 11

959 959 959 869 869 869 869 869 869 869 869 869

Dec 17 Dec 24 Dec 31

Dec 31 Jan 7 Jan 14

1789 1789 1789

2017 Jan 7 Jan 14 Jan 21 Jan 28 Feb 4 Feb 11 Feb 18 Feb 25

Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

1635 1635 1635 1635 1635 1635 1635 1635

21 28 4 11 18 25 4 11

Note: Ski Only trips start in Ski Welt 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. * Important: Prices are per person, quad-share & don’t include airfares. Single supp: 1 week add: C$559. 2 weeks add: C$1029. Twin-share supp: 1 week add: C$225. 2 weeks add: C$415. Half board supp: 5 nights add: C$85. 10 nights add: C$175. SAVE

TRIP + 2-WEEK SKI TRIP COMBINATION DISCOUNTS APPLY WHEN YOU BOOK A WINTER EUROPE TRIP AT THE SAME TIME AS A SKI TRIP. SAVE UP TO C$50 OFF THE COST OF THE SKI TRIP. SEE P.15.

SKI ESSENTIALS

7/14

NIghTs sPECIaL sTOPOVERs Twin or quad-share accommodation

7/14

INCLUdEd mEaLs Breakfast daily (B)

INCLUsIONs • Experienced Contiki On-site Team • Contiki exclusives including: Salzburg day trip & Contiki ski slam race • FREE coach pickup from Innsbruck Airport or Wörgl train station (easy access for Munich or Salzburg airports) • Access to Contiki’s exclusive themed party nights • Half board options available (for a small supplement)

VIsIT CONTIkI.COm/skI

FEATURES • 77 REFRESHMENT STOPS • 15 CABLE CARS

Number of nights

Ski pass

Equipment RENTAL

Ski & Snowboard lessons

7/8 (6 days ski)

C$415

C$95

14/15 (13 days ski)

C$715

C$165

3 or 5-day ski and/or snowboard lessons are available once in the resort and can be arranged on your arrival

• 18 chair lifts • 18 detachable CHAIR LIFTS • 19 drag lifts & 20 practice lifts

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LONDON EXPLORER

FESTIVALS & SHORT STAYS

SHORT STAY

3 OR 5 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM C$395 PP*/C$132 P/DAY* contiki.com/london-explorer ROYAL NATIONAL: 2 NTS M3LPR, 4 NTS M3LPR IMPERIAL HOTEL: 2 NTS M3LPI, 4 NTSM5LPI

BEING OUT OF SUMMER MIGHT MAKE SOME CONTINENTS DULL, BUT NOT EUROPE. SHE TURNS ON THE FESTIVITIES ALL YEAR LONG. MAYBE YOU’LL TEAR IT UP WITH THE IRISH FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY, CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN AMSTERDAM OR GO GLAM WITH A NEW YEAR IN PARIS. THAT’S JUST THE START OF IT.

LONDON STAY LONGER

SHORT STAY

STAY LONGER AT THE BEGINNING OR END OF YOUR TRIP

our trips London Explorer �� p.48 London Stay Longer �� p.48 Christmas in Amsterdam �� p.48 Christmas in Paris �� p.48

NYE in Amsterdam �� p.49 NYE in Paris �� p.49 Hogmanay �� p.49 St. Patrick’s Day �� p.49

1 COUNTRY FROM C$80 PP* contiki.com/STAY-LONGER

HOTEL

HOSTEL

Contiki.com/festivals-short-stays

WiFi at most Festival & Short Stay overnights

Christmas in Amsterdam

SHORT STAY

START & END IN LONDON OR AMSTERDAM

4 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM C$545 PP*/C$137 P/DAY* contiki.com/amsterdam-christmas Code: WAXM

Christmas in Paris

START & END IN LONDON OR PARIS

4 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM C$625 PP*/C$157 P/DAY* contiki.com/PARIS-christmas Code: WPXM

SHORT STAY

NEW YEAR IN AMSTERDAM

SHORT STAY

4 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM C$585 PP*/C$147 P/DAY*

START LONDON OR DUBLIN

CONTIKI.COM/PARIS CODE: WPNY

SHORT STAY

CHOOSE TO STAY IN A HOTEL OR HOSTEL

4 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM C$985 PP*/C$247 P/DAY* CONTIKI.COM/DUBLIN CODE: WWPH/WWPT

SHORT STAY

4 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM C$665 PP*/C$167 P/DAY*

CONTIKI.COM/AMSTERDAM CODE: WANY

ST. PATRICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY

NEW YEAR IN PARIS

HOGMANAY

START & END IN LONDON OR EDINBURGH

SHORT STAY

4 OR 5 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM C$709 PP*/C$178 P/DAY* CONTIKI.COM/HOGMANAY CODE: WWHG/WWHO

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got a question? Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know: WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• Coach, train, air transfers & ferry transport as specified. • Accommodation, breakfast, lunch & evening meals as detailed in the Snapshot section on trip pages. • Sightseeing as detailed on p.12-13 & in the itineraries on the trip pages. Unless specified, entrance fees are not included. • Experienced team as detailed on p.12-13 & on trip pages.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?

• Personal expense money. • Visas, personal insurance, medical fees. • Sightseeing, visits & entrance fees other than those specified on trip pages. • All ME Time Optional Excursions. • All other meals not specified in the Snapshot section on trip pages. • Anything else not listed in the Snapshot section on trip pages.

INCLUDED FLIGHTS

Flights as specified on individual trip itineraries are included as part of the price. As detailed within our Booking Conditions (p.51) under ‘General’, we rely on international conventions regarding air travel and other transportation as specified. Through enrolment and payment for your trip you acknowledge and 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 and/or by boarding the aircraft you have accepted the airline’s terms & conditions of travel, and the application of all relevant international conventions and applicable national and international law governing air transportation.

INCLUSIONS

These are the practical bits that are included on every trip: • An experienced and professional Trip Manager and Driver team • Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging. • Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations • Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges • Ferry crossings Look out for on the trip pages. Where you see these icons, all of the above are included on your trip.

WHERE WILL I STAY? HOTELS:

FESTIVALS:

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

QUAD-SHARE ACCOMMODATION

On our Discovery Plus trips advertised with hostel style accommodation and all High Energy trips, you are accommodated in same sex quad share accommodation. Where possible we try to accommodate male/female couples with another male/female couples, however due to passenger numbers and rooming availability this cannot be guaranteed in all locations. We have free upgrades to twin share accommodation on these trips at certain locations but again this cannot be guaranteed. Please note on these trips, you will need to bring a towel.

TRIPS WITHIN TRIPS

You may notice on some of our trips that we offer shorter trips within a larger itinerary allowing greater choice & flexibility for our travellers as to when they start and for how long they travel. This means some fellow travellers will join and leave during different stages of those trips. Life’s an adventure and one that’s best spent sharing new experiences with new friends. So, if you have the time don’t take a mini break instead choose to see as much of Europe as possible with us. The trips that allow you this extra flexibility are - European Trail (p.24), European Quest (p.28), Great Britain & Ireland (p.34), Iberian Peninsula & Morocco (p.38), Berlin to Budapest (p.44) .

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 day-by-day itinerary including full details & costs of all optional activities available on your trip.

HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED?

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

ME TIME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES WHEN DO I CHOOSE?

Optionals are arranged & paid for on trip. 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 Trip Manager can offer personal advice. Some activities are seasonal & weather dependent as well.

Our hotel accommodation is always twin-share, staying in superior tourist class hotels, many of which are centrally located, with great facilities. Twin-share is 2 people sharing, either travelling together or as a same-sex room match. We also offer upgrades to single rooms for a supplement, but please note that on rare occasions the availability of single rooms at some hotels can be limited. We also offer a reduced price triple-share option – either three people travelling together, or as a triple-share same-sex room match. Note: On rare occasions due to reasons outside our control, alternative hotels may be used. Whilst it is always our intention to use hotels of a similar standard & location, no liability can be accepted for any variation of either.

HOW DO I PAY?

HOSTELS:

PAST TRAVELLER 5% DISCOUNT

Our hostels are some of the newest & best in Europe. They are maximum-quad share, with private facilities. Our hostels also offer great extras as part of the experience, like bars, entertainment areas, washing facilities & conveniently located in cities. Note: Our Festival trips may feature multi-share accommodation for up to 8 people, and at times may be mixed gender, with shared facilities.

SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS:

Our Special Stopovers & Contiki Village Cabin accommodation is exclusive to Contiki. Special Stopovers: Special Stopovers are a combination of twin & quad-share depending on the destination, but never more than 4 people sharing. Travellers must also bring their own towel. Stopovers are NOT hotels & our travellers are asked to assist with serving meals & washing up, it’s all part of the adventure. All Special Stopovers have hot showers, a bar, WiFi, laundry facilities & in some destinations, pools. As well as our Contiki-only On-site Team. Contiki Village cabins: Contiki Village cabins are located within some of Europe’s best campsites each with private facilities. Travellers must also bring their own towel, and our travellers are asked to assist with serving meals & washing up, it’s all part of the fun. Contiki Village facilities can include pools, WiFi in some locations, clothes washing facilities, and restaurants. As well as our Contiki-only On-site Team.

OTHER:

Trains: On some trips, we use trains. On our Egypt trips, two people share a two-berth coachette with shared facilities. On other trips, these details are outlined on the individual itineraries. Overnight ferries: On overnight ferries, trips are provided with allocated seating on deck.

SKI & BOARD HOLIDAYS:

Both our ski & board packages stay at our Contiki Special Stopover, our Austrian Gasthof. Refer to p.47 for details.

Payment for your ME Time optionals is made direct to your Trip 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 & Russia. Ask your Trip Manager for details when you start your trip. We’re head over heels for our Contiki travellers, particularly those that love us so much they come back for more. That’s why when you travel with us; we’ll offer you a 5% discount on the land portion of your trips from then on. And we’ve even wrestled our TTC sister brands (found here - ttc.com) into offering the same. Here’s what you need to know: • You must have returned and finished your first Contiki trip before you can cash in on your 5% discount on your next adventure • Past traveller discounts can be applied to trips of 7 days or longer only • If you’re buying more than one trip back to back, the 5% discount will apply to the most expensive trip • We’re going to need a deposit before the discount can be applied to the booking • You can’t use it on pre & post-trip accommodation rates & other selected products (because we offer great prices for our travellers on these already) • Once you’re a past passenger, you’re eligible for a 5% discount every 6 months so you can keep going with Contiki • The discount applies to brochured prices only & cannot be combined with any non-brochured special market promotions Sound good to you crazy Contiki lovers?

BROCHURE AUTHENTICITY

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

NO COMPULSORY TIPPING REWARD ONLY EXCELLENCE!

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!

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).

MANAGE YOUR BOOKING

Ready, set, go! You’re booked & it’s nearly go time, however just like when you’re taking a flight, it’s important you provide us with all your details before you can travel. Check out www.contiki.com/managebooking to log into your booking.

HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING?

Luggage allowance per person is 1 × 20 kg/44lbs bag and 1 x small carry on hand/day bag (roughly 5 kg/12lb) bag. The size restriction of you main luggage is 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29” × 20” × 10”). Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger or heavier luggage. If you are traveling on the European Trail, European Quest or a High Energy trip, you’ll need a towel. On Ski Austria trips starting in London you can bring one pair of boots & skis or a snowboard to be placed under the coach. If your trip starts in London you have the option of storing your excess luggage the day or evening before the trip departs. The Contiki Basement offers luggage storage as does the Royal National Hotel (for hotel guests only) for a nominal fee. On trips with included flights as part of the itinerary, your luggage should not exceed the weight restrictions imposed by airlines. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred for overweight luggage. You are responsible for carrying your own luggage. Luggage is at the owners risk and 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, Iberian Peninsula & Morocco and Spain, Morocco & Portugal.

VISAS FOR NON-SCHENGEN COUNTRIES

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

IMPORTANT

1. Visas can take up to six weeks & a fee is normally charged. 2. Failure to obtain all necessary visas could cause you to miss part of your 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.

DO I NEED VACCINATIONS?

At the time this brochure went to press (June, 2016), 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.

COMPULSORY TRAVEL INSURANCE

Cancellation, unexpected medical expenses, injuries, theft, lost luggage or money can significantly disrupt & ruin your holiday. It is compulsory for all trips 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 or Contiki when you are booking your trip.

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS

Photos Courtesy of © Sheena Rosentreter p.45 & p.46 Iceland & Northern Lights. Photos Courtesy of © Kyle Kuiper p.39 The Great Pyramid of Giza. Photos Courtesy of © Glenn Kelly p.47 Skiing.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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.

CONTIKI HOLIDAYS TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN

PROVIDING YOU WITH “ANY REASON” CANCELLATION FLEXIBILITY: Contiki Holidays Travel Protection Plan – designed with the following: Priced at: Trips up to $2,000: $149 per person / Trips $2,001 or greater: $189 per person / Trips $3,501 or greater: $219 per person. Note: Prices are subject to change without notice and subject to provincial sales tax, where applicable. SECTION I: TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT PROTECTION Provided by Contiki Holidays Trip Cancellation: Up to Total Trip Cost. Reimburses the non-refundable Contiki Holidays cancellation penalties imposed if you must cancel your trip for a specified reason such as illness, injury or death to you, a traveling companion or an immediate family member. Other eligible reasons for cancellation include Common Carrier-caused delays due to inclement weather, jury duty, subpoena, or a documented traffic accident en route to departure, and other reasons as cited in the plan description. The Contiki Holidays “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver**. With the Contiki Holidays “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, Contiki Holidays will provide you with 100% of the cancellation charges in the form of a future travel credit certificate, should you cancel your trip more than 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure for any reason that is not eligible for cash reimbursement under the Trip Cancellation section of the Travel Protection Plan. Cancellation charges are reimbursed in the form of Contiki Holidays Travel Certificates allowing you a two year credit to travel with us at a later date! Please note that to be eligible for the “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, you must enroll and pay for the plan within two days of your initial trip deposit. The certificate is valid for two years, is non-transferrable and non-refundable and may not be redeemed for cash. Future travel certificates do not include airfare cancellation charges for air arrangements unless those arrangements were provided by Contiki Holidays. Trip Interruption: Up to Total Trip Cost Trip Delay: Up to C$1,000 (C$150/day)

SECTION II: TRAVEL INSURANCE BENEFITS Underwritten by 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, AON Affinity, at 1-866-580-4871. You may also view the plan at 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 C$30,000 for those persons who, at the time of a covered Injury or Sickness, do not have valid hospital and medical insurance under a Government Health Insurance Plan of a province or territory of Canada. This plan was designed and is administered by AON Affinity (an authorized agent for Legacy General Insurance Company). In Canada, this plan is administered by AON Reed Stenhouse Inc. LL# 26437478

BOOKING CONDITIONS Once Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below.

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. YOUR VACATION RESERVATION On receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at our discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selected vacation. A contract is only made between you and us upon your booking being confirmed and accepted by us and our communication thereof to either you or your travel agent. 2. PRICE GUARANTEE Trip prices in this brochure are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies and exchange rates as of 10th February, 2016. Should any of these costs change, a surcharge may be made on the price of your vacation. If the total trip 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 Contikiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 trip departure. 4. VACATION DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (June, 2016) 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 trips and transportation to give you good value for money. 4.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve trip 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. 4.4 We reserve the right to alter or substitute the type, the size of vehicle and/or the style of transport mentioned in the brochure, resulting in occasionally having to utilise transport without some of the features promoted including WiFi & power outlets. 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 trip, 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 booking. 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 trip 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 clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; special meal requirements are not fulfilled. 1.5 Travel documents and instructions for joining your trip 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 isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be forwarded until full payment has been received by us. Travel agency cheques must be received within 7 business days from the date payment is called in. 2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your departure from Canada, the full cost of the vacation will be payable immediately on booking and we reserve the right to provide all travel documents at the vacation departure point.

2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking and apply cancellation charges should payments not be received within the above specified periods. 2.6 Your authorization to use your Credit Card number for deposit and/ or final payment indicates your compliance with our booking conditions, whether or not you have actually signed the appropriate draft. Verbal authorization of the use of your Credit Card confirms your reservation. MasterCard, Visa, 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 passengersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 Freedom Guarantee/FlexDeposit: We know that travel plans can change. If you need to cancel for any reason, your deposit will remain secure until youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready to use it. Or if you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go, your deposit value is also transferable, so you can gift your deposit at no extra cost. The value of the original deposit can be used as credit towards booking a new trip. The original deposit refers to the trip deposit only and excludes any additional deposits such as Inca Trail, or flights. Any discounts already refunded are not applicable. The FlexDeposit will be applied as a discount on the final payment of your new trip. The amount allowed to be redeemed is equal to the original deposit amount paid. In the case of multiple deposits due to back to back trips, only one deposit amount can be credited per trip, they cannot be combined. However multiple trips can be booked using multiple FlexDeposits. Valid on all Contiki trips 7 days or longer. Credit is valid until the client turns 36. i.e fitting within Contikiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s age limit as per Contikiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s booking conditions. After turning 36 years of age, the FlexDeposit can be used with one of our sister brands, get inspired here www.ttc.com/brands/. Credit can also be gifted to family or friends. To gift to family or friend the customer must email confirmation to Contiki stating the nominated name. Gifting only valid within 5 calendar years of the original booking. (eg cancelled in 2014, valid on trips up to end of 2019). FlexDeposit is not valid on existing bookings. FlexDeposit has no cash value and is non-refundable. 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 trip commencement total price 45 days or more notice The non-refundable deposit plus the Travel Protection Planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 trip 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 trip 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. If you have booked a tour including the Inca Trail Trek the additional deposit you paid at the time of booking is non-refundable. 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 24th June, 2016 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 of any available trip, you may do so subject to availability. 4.2 If the change is requested 45 days before the original trip departure no fee will be charged. 4.3 A change of booking within 45 days of original trip departure will be treated as a cancellation and normal cancellation fees will apply (as detailed in section 3). However trip deposits can be used as credit to a new trip, see FlexDeposit. 4.4 The new departure price would not be eligible for early payment discounts (EPD) if within 45 days before departure 4.5 A name change to a different person will be treated as a cancellation. 4.6 A fee will be charged for any alteration to airline arrangements made by Contiki as per clause 3 4.7 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 cancelled 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. 4.8 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 guestsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 airlineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Holidayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trip 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:

s 0ASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED TO ADVISE THE #OMPANY IN ADVANCE OF ANY physical, medical or other special needs that require accommodation. s !LL GUESTS MUST ENSURE THEY ARE MEDICALLY AND PHYSICALLY lT FOR TRAVEL The Company may impose safety requirements necessary for the safe operation of the trip. The Company may also exclude an individual from participating in a trip or an activity if that individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participation poses a direct threat to health or safety. s 4HE #OMPANY 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. s 4HE #OMPANY DOES NOT EMPLOY MEDICAL PERSONNEL !NY NECESSARY medical attention will be provided by a local facility at the passengerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expense. The Company is not responsible or liable for any losses or costs incurred as a result of medical services obtained while on trip, or for the quality of the care or services received. s 0ASSENGERS SHOULD BE AWARE SOME TRIPS 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 trip, 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 trips may differ from those in North America. The Company cannot guarantee disability access or accommodations for passengers traveling on international trips. s 0ASSENGERS 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. s 4HE #OMPANY MAY IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION DECLINE THE BOOKING OF ANY passenger or remove any passenger who cannot comply or refuses to comply with the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terms and conditions. The Company is not responsible for any costs incurred in the event a passenger is removed from a trip. 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 Trip 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 Trip 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 Trip Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or Representativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinion, you are not compatible with the general enjoyment and well being of other members on the trip or the smooth operation of the vacation itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the trip. 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 Trip 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 (at least 6 months) and all visas, permits and certificates required for your selected holiday before your departure as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of failing to obtain necessary visas. Any costs whatsoever regarding obtaining, replacing or changing visas whilst on trip (including accommodation, meals, flights and transfers incurred due to associated delays) are at your own expense. At time of printing, Canadian passport holders are required to prepay a Reciprocity Fee prior to entering Argentina and to obtain a visa prior to departure for Brazil. 5.8 You agree that our Contiki Trip 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 Trip Manager or Representative during the course of the vacation and if the matter cannot be resolved after the representativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. COMPULSORY INSURANCE Travel insurance is compulsory on our trips, and we have some of the best deals on rates. Visit contiki.com/insurance. It is compulsory that you take out comprehensive insurance cover 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.50. 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 trip. 8. WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Trip 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 trip 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 trip 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 trip booking, Contiki Holidays will need to use personal information for you and other passengers included in your booking. This personal information may include each passengerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 trips and services that we offer, and to contact you (by post, email and/or telephone) about other trips and services offered by Contiki Holidays that you may be interested in. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 2016 to March 2017. 4. OPERATING COMPANIES Contiki Holidays Ltd, Travel House, Rue du Manoir, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY1 2JH, with the exception of the Great Britain & Ireland trips described on p.34, the 3 & 5 day London Explorer packages, Hogmanay & St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day trips described on p.48-49 all of which are operated by Contiki Travel (UK) Ltd. 5. CONTIKI IS REPRESENTED IN: Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, India, 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. This brochure was published in June, 2016 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market. Please see contiki.com for complete & up to date terms & conditions.

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