Contiki Holidays Europe Winter eBrochure 2017/18 (RAND) by Contiki

E UR O P E 1 7 / 1 8 AUTUMN WINTER SPRING

TRAVEL WITH NO REGRETS EUROPE 2017 / 18 AUTUMN, WINTER, SPRING

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LIFE AN

ADVENTU

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YOU ONLY GET TO LIVE IT ONCE

Way back in ‘62 one guy had a dream: to show young travellers the world and change their lives in doing so. 55 years later and we’ve perfected the secret formula. One of the most important things we’ve learnt along the way is to do things with passion or not at all. Most companies provide good service. But at Contiki, we go further than that, making sure that every second is one to remember, every trip is one that will change your life and alter your perception of the world. That’s what we live for and what keeps us up at night. Are you

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ready to become part of the story?

BUT IF YOU DO IT RIGHT, ONCE IS ENOUGH #NOREGRETS

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SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

Loch Ness

CONTENTS Life is an adventure Where we take you Contiki Know-How Why travel Contiki Ways to save Ways to travel Ways to stay The Contiki people No Regrets Experiences ME Time Munch Contiki Cares Count on us Q&A Booking conditions How to book

Isle of Skye

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WEST HIGHLANDS

REYKJAVIK

GLASGOW

European Magic 9 days European Discovery 12 days Mediterranean Highlights 13 days European Encounter 16 days European Inspiration 19 days European Vista 21 days Winter Wanderer 24 days European Trail 23 days Eastern Rocker 8 days Eastern Trail 9 days Western Rocker 8 days Trail to Rome 16 days Trail to London 16 days European Quest 25 days Western Quest 8 days Mediterranean Quest 9 days Eastern Quest 10 days Quest to Rome 16 days Quest to London 18 days

NORTHERN IRELAND

Donegal

Gretna Green LAKE DISTRICT

BELFAST

YORK

IRELAND

Holyhead

DUBLIN

GALWAY

LIVERPOOL

Cliffs of Moher

Edam

WALES

Kilkenny

ENGLAND

AMSTERDAM

CORK

Blarney

LONDON

Dover

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IN-DEPTH EXPLORER p.36 FROM R1500 P/D

Great Britain & Ireland 16 days England & Scotland 9 days Ireland 8 days Italian Espresso 8 days Simply Italy 12 days Spanish Spree 14 days Iberian Peninsula & Morocco 20 days Morocco 5 days Spain, Morocco & Portugal 15 days Egypt & The Nile 8 days

EDINBURGH

LONDONDERRY

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p.20 FROM R1500 P/D

St. Andrews

Stirling

EUROPE WINTER TRIPS DISCOVERER

SCOTLAND

ICELAND

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Calais

ESCAPE INTO LIMITLESS LANDSCAPES AND MAGICAL SKYLINES 4 DAYS #contikiiceland

BELGIUM

PARIS

Versailles

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FRANCE

GET LOST IN THE ROMANTIC SETTINGS & STUNNING SIGHTS OF THIS ENCHANTING CITY

LYON

BORDEAUX

7 DAYS #londonandparis

SAN SEBASTIAN

Avignon Arles M Aix-en-Provence

BILBAO PAMPLONA

SPAIN Segovia

Zaragoza

BARCELONA

MADRID

E A S Y PA C E p.43 FROM R1544 P/D

London & Paris 7 days London & Paris + Paris 9 days London & Paris + Amsterdam 9 days London & Paris + Rome 10 days Vienna & Budapest 5 days Berlin & Prague 7 days Berlin & Prague + Vienna 9 days Berlin to Budapest 11 days p.48 FROM R1173 P/D

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SHORT TRIPS & FESTIVALS p.51 FROM R759 P/D

London Explorer 3/5 days London Stay Longer Christmas in Amsterdam 4 days Christmas in Paris 4 days New Year in Amsterdam 4 days New Year in Paris 4 days St Patrick's Day 4 days Hogmanay 4/5 days

VALENCIA

PORTUGAL CORDOBA LISBON SEVILLE

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Tarifa

ALL THE EUROPEAN MUSTS WRAPPED INTO ONE

Algeciras Gibraltar

TANGIER

16 DAYS #europeanencounter

FEZ

Rabat Casablanca

MOROCCO

MARRAKECH

Improved Itinerary

GRANADA

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WINTER & SKI Iceland 4 days Ski Plus 8/15 nights Ski Only 7/14 nights

Toledo

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Overnight stops

Places visited

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THINK MULLED WINE, COSY CAFÉS & TRADITIONAL BEER HALLS 24 DAYS #winterwanderer

NETHERLANDS

POLAND

BERLIN

GERMANY

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RHINE VALLEY

THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURE DESTINATION

Auschwitz PRAGUE

KRAKOW

CZECH REPUBLIC

Kutna Hora

15 DAYS #austriaski

Banska Bystrica

SLOVAKIA

Dachau Mauthausen

MUNICH

VIENNA

SALZBURG TYROL

Liechtenstein

HOPFGARTEN

SWITZERLAND

Bratislava BUDAPEST

AUSTRIA

HUNGARY

INNSBRUCK

LUCERNE LJUBLJANA

Verona

MILAN

non s Monaco

SLOVENIA

VENICE

CINQUE TERRE FLORENCE

Pisa

FRENCH RIVIERA

San Gimignano

ITALY Vatican City

ROME

Pompeii SORRENTO

Isle of Capri

WHERE WE TAKE YOU 24 countries, 52 unique itineraries and countless No Regrets travel experiences. Want a taste? We’ve got the crème de la crème.

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A SLICE OF PIZZA, A SIP OF WINE AND A SPRINKLING OF CULTURE

CAIRO

Sakkara

12 DAYS #simplyitaly

HURGHADA

EGYPT

LUXOR

Esna EDFU

Kom Ombo ASWAN

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WHAT IS

CONTIKI KNOW-HOW?

here’s something you can’t deny about 55 years of taking people on life-changing travels.

You can’t compete with that sort of experience, that type of skill set, that passion for adventure. Contiki has something special – but it’s not just magic or fairy dust. You can’t buy it online for next day delivery, you can’t cheat it, you can’t fake it, it’s not superficial, it’s the substance behind travelling with No Regrets. And it’s something that once you’ve travelled with us, you’ll just get. Those who have, call it Contiki Know-How.

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HERE IS WHAT WE KNOW

WE KNOW THE SIGHTS THAT WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY AND HOW TO SKIP THE LINES WE KNOW YOUʼLL NEED A CHUNK OF FREE WIFI TO ʻGRAM THOSE AMAZING SHOTS WE KNOW YOUʼD SKIP BREAKFAST IF IT WASNʼT INCLUDED EVERY SINGLE DAY WE KNOW TIME TO YOURSELF OR TO EXPLORE WITH NEW TRAVEL MATES IS MIGHTY IMPORTANT WE KNOW A COMFY NIGHTʼS SLEEP IS THE KEY TO MAKING THE NEXT DAY COUNT WE KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REAL CULTURAL EXPERIENCES & TOURIST TRAPS WE KNOW OUR TEAM WILL GIVE YOU INSIDER ACCESS TO ALL THE LOCAL HANGOUTS & SECRET SPOTS WE KNOW WHEN IT COMES TO VALUE ITʼS MORE THAN JUST A PRICE & THAT NO-ONE GIVES YOU BETTER VALUE THAN US WE KNOW HOW TO TRAVEL WITH

#NOREGRETS

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WHY TRAVEL CONTIKI? DESIGNED FOR 18-35 YEAR OLDS

UNRIVALLED VALUE

Our trips are created exclusively for like-minded 18-35 year olds. No younger, no older.

Unique accommodation, a world class team, comfy transport, tons of meals and inclusions on every trip. You can’t do what we do for less.

TRAVEL EXPERIENCES YOU WANT You want the bells and whistles icons but also the coolest little local hangouts? No problem, we do it all.

SUPPORT & FLEXIBILITY MORE FREEDOM Buckets of free time to explore independently plus epic ME Time optionals to take your experience to a whole new level.

The flexibility to change your mind and the knowledge that from start to finish, we’ve got your back.

TAILORED TRAVEL STYLES 5 incredible travel styles to suit every type of traveller. Yes, even you.

MORE FUN, LESS HASSLE Enough said. We’ll take care of the detail, you focus on the memory making.

THE ORIGINAL & THE BEST As the world’s leading youth travel company we’ve been treading the globe since 1962. We don’t imitate, we just do our thing better than anyone else can.

AUTHENTIC & LOCAL FOOD Locally sourced ingredients, regional meals, foodie experiences to make your tummy smile and trips that put food centre stage.

SECURITY We are a family-run business that cares deeply about the well being of our travellers, and providing incredible experiences and value. We’re financially secure and put our all into delivering excellent trips each and every time.

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MORE WAYS TO SAVE BOOK EARLY

SAVE EVEN MORE

SAVE

Travelled with us or one of our sister companies before? We’ll give you 5% off

SAVE

UP TO

R3379

Pay in full by 14th June 2017 & save up to 7.5%

R300

BOOK TOGETHER

EVERYONE SAVES

When 10 or more book (or the 11th person goes free)

EVERYONE SAVES

Book two trips and get R300 off your second trip

10%

7.5%

When 7 or more book

SAVE

UP TO

R2250

Pay in full by 19th July 2017 & save up to 5%

Book a triple-share hotel room and we’ll give you 5% off

EVERYONE SAVES

When 4 or more book

CHECK OUT THE LATEST DEALS & OFFERS AT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

GOLD SEAL

MANAGE MY BOOKING

Our Gold Seal means that if you cancel your trip before you leave South Africa, we won’t charge you a cent. And if you’re ill or have to leave the trip early for personal reasons, Gold Seal will refund you R750 for each day that you miss & will cover your air ticket costs. Travel Agent fees may apply. See more on p.54.

Use Contiki’s Manage My Booking tool to make partial payments, add travel extras & view your booking breakdown. Pay off your trip over time by budgeting & paying in installments.

The facts: All these discounts apply to the land portion of your trip price only (this excludes taxes, included flight costs, extra accommodation, any applicable food funds & 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 (‘Book Early’) discounts on trips of 7 days or longer. Book 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 trips of 7 days or longer. The Book Early savings of R3379 and R2250 are based on the Winter Wanderer trip p.27. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any point without notice.

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WAYS TO

TRAVEL

See it all and do it all. Be prepared for some serious bucket list-ticking as we show you our absolute favourite highlights. And as for sleeps? A mix of hotels and hostels is how we roll. 20 Discoverer trips, from 8-25 days See p.20

CO IS

R RE E V

Think one travel style caters for every traveller out there? Nah – neither do we. Travel isn’t one size fits all, so we have five different and entirely wonderful ways to travel Europe in Autumn, Winter and Spring, each one different from the next.

I SK ER & WINT

READ ON TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOUR TRAVEL STYLE

Days spent hitting the fresh powdered slopes, après-ski afternoons, ice skating and a toasty collection of hotels and hostels. From Austria to Iceland, these trips have experiences and adventures for everyone to enjoy. 3 Winter & Ski trips, from 4-16 days See p.48

SH O

RT TR IPS

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IN -D

EP TH

Sometimes to really know a place you have to understand its heart. You have to speak to its locals, explore its cuisine and get lost in its winding back alleys and secret green spaces. This is what doing an In-Depth Explorer trip is all about. 10 In-Depth Explorer trips, from 5-20 days See p.36

EX PL O R RE

GO TO

CONTIKI.COM/ WAY S T O T R AV E L

PAC E

FOR MORE INFO

ALS V I T S & FE

Want to kick back, unwind & be mesmerised by the beauty of Europe? Take a moment to snap the sights, chill out in a traditional café or have a long, lazy European lunch. Yup that’s right we can show you the sights whilst letting you have a little snooze – it’s a holiday after all! 8 Easy Pace trips, from 5-11 days See p.43

Hogmanay, St Patrick’s Day, Christmas in Amsterdam and New Year’s Eve in front of the Eiffel Tower – we have the top festivals and mini-breaks dotted all around Europe. So take your pick! 8 Short Trips & Festivals, from 3-5 days See p.51 EUROPE WINTER 2017/18

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FREE WIFI

Haus Lukas, Hopfgarten

WAYS TO STAY

entrally located hotels, and cool, super-chilled hostels with all the amenities is how you’ll be snoozing your way through the European winter. Our hotels and hostels are all

about location, comfort and charm, including a traditional wooden Gasthof in the snow-capped foothills of Hopfgarten – boasting a schnaps bar and theme parties that can only be described in one word – legendary. Winter in Europe is all about hunkering down, staying cosy and catching up on much needed sleep and our accommodation is tailored around exactly that. Dollinger Hotel, Innsbruck

Villa Gabriele D’Annunzio, Florence

Ibis Hotel Berlin Messe, Berlin

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VISIT CONTIKI.COM/STAYLONGER FOR GREAT HOTEL RATES BEFORE AND AFTER YOUR TRIP

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REGIS TER NOW AT CONTIKI.COM/ TRIPREGIS TRATION

Bruno, Trip Driver in Europe

Roz, Trip Manager

CONTIKI PEOPLE

e’re proud of a lot of things, but when it comes to our team, proud doesn’t quite cover it. Our expert and highly trained

team of Trip Managers, Drivers and Local Guides, plus our fun-loving, snow-obsessed On-site Crew in Hopfgarten, are seriously the best in the biz and will look after you from the very start to the very end of your Contiki experience.

Contiki Basement, London Free WiFi on board our Contiki coaches*

Jake, Trip Manager

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* Visit contiki.com/freewiﬁ for details

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HOW TO TRAVEL WITH

NO REGRETS

Dinner Cruise, Budapest

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES – THE ONES YOU JUST CANʼT MISS. INCLUDED AS STANDARD ON YOUR TRIP.

Blue Lagoon, Iceland

Take a trip down the calm waters of the river Danube in Budapest and see the illuminated city in its best light whilst feasting on a buffet of the finest local foods.

No Iceland trip is complete without taking a dip into the Blue Lagoon. Sink into the warm, soothing waters of this geothermal wonder and soak in the surreal surroundings of the ancient lava fields.

See the views from Blarney Castle, Ireland

1 Ride the train between the charming towns of the Cinque Terre 2 Wine tasting in the Tuscan hills 3 Visit the site of Auschwitz outside of Krakow 4 Visit the Pope at home in the Vatican City in Rome 14

Explore the spectacular medieval Blarney Castle and all it has to offer including the Blarney Stone. Blarney means “the little field” in Gaelic, but this crumbling castle is famous for its ‘gift of the gab’ to those who visit. Anyone who kisses the stone is said to be gifted with the ability to smooth talk their way through any situation.

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GIVING YOU MORE

ME TIME No one gives you more freedom and flexibility than us, with options to take your trip from memorable to legendary.

obody does Europe quite like you, not even us. That’s why every single one of our trips has built in ME Time, to allow you to do Europe your way. ME Time is made up of two parts – free time and ME Time optionals – and is your time to do Europe your way. Maybe your free time is dedicated to sipping espressos and munching macarons in a Parisian patisserie, or losing yourself in the back streets of Rome. Whatever tickles your wanderlusting fantasies our team are overflowing with local insight. Seriously, ask away, they love it. And for those times when you want to take your experience up a notch, our ME Time optionals are there to satisfy your bucket list desires. Like the sound of catching a cabaret show at the Moulin Rouge or wine tasting amongst the German vines? Yep, we offer all of them and more – the tried and tested experiences we know travellers love, offered at the best prices with transport sorted to get you there and back.

Pasta making class, Rome

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Glide along the canals in a gondola, Venice

FOR OUR L ATEST OFFERS & DEALS

Cruise along the promenade, Barcelona

ME TIME OPTIONALS

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

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The ultimate caffeine fix and

Tapas at Tablao de

hand warmer, Prague

Carmen, Barcelona

Thomas Castberg

Get toasty warm with the perfect afternoon tea, Innsbruck

Munch wraps up everything we do with food in Europe. It means you’re getting menus at our Special Stopovers designed by Thomas Castberg, who has personally trained our Contiki chefs to cook with passion and flair, using locally sourced and delicious ingredients. It’s a commitment with our restaurant partners to deliver local, authentic and beautiful meals. It’s superior training of our Trip Managers in food culture, and their little black book of foodie haunts for you to explore in your free time. And of course, you’ll get breakfast included every day, enjoy some amazing regional meals and treat yourself to our incredible ME Time optional food experiences, like our five-course Italian feast in Burano. Trust us, the extra kilo gain will be worth it.

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Our commitment to local, authentic and delicious food experiences.

Lunch with a view, Nordkette Mountain

TO TRAVEL IS TO EAT. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an experience, a memory, a hit of culture and something that undeniably tastes better when shared with friends. Munch brings together our two greatest passions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; travel and food.

Freshly baked treats, Vienna

Try a bowl of traditional goulash soup, Budapest

Italian gelato is perfect any

Bagels as trendy as they

time of year, Rome

are delicious, Berlin

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CONTIKI CARES Powered by TREADRIGHT Contiki Cares is our mission to protect and preserve the places we go to and the people we meet, so that the generations who follow us can see the world with the same wide-eyed wonder as we do. It’s our dedication to treading lightly, acting with respect and recognising when to speak for the planet when it can’t speak for itself.

CONTIKI LOVES THE PLANET Contiki is proud to be using 100% recycled LEIPA paper for the body of our brochures. By doing so, we proudly save 41,000 trees per year. It is just part of The Travel Corporation way.

Advising us on our journey is the TreadRight Foundation, our older, wiser sister on all things sustainable and our guiding force in seeking to make the world a better, more interconnected place. Together with TreadRight, we’re on a journey – to seek out the causes that need support and the traditions and communities that need protection in our ever changing world.

LATIN AMERICA

USA & CANADA

We visit the Cusco Centre for Textile Traditions in Peru, which supports over 500 artisanal weavers and the Sea Turtle Conservancy in Costa Rica, an organisation set up to protect turtle breeding and monitor the behaviour of these endangered sea creatures. You can now also extend your stay in the Galapagos with a ME to WE 4-day volunteering excursion into the Amazon jungle.

We work with and support The Storyboot Project which supports the traditional art of mukluk and moccasin making. Contiki were also one of the ofﬁcial sponsors of WE Day, an event that celebrates the youth of today who are making a difference in both local and global communities.

AFRICA TreadRight works with both WildAid and The Wilderness Foundation to support animal protection and conservation efforts.

NEW ZEALAND We support the conservation of New Zealand’s iconic native bird, the endangered kiwi. We contribute to the Rainbow Springs Kiwi Breeding Programme in Rotorua to hatch and raise kiwi chicks, as well as fund research into kiwi incubation and rearing, and sponsor a new incubation chamber.

EUROPE Greece – TreadRight supports the TRIA ETC to revitalise Greece’s artisan sector by promoting artisanal skills to Greece’s younger generations. We’re also incredibly proud to support the Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity. Thanks to a combined effort from UK and Europe staff and spare change donated from our travellers on Contiki coaches, we’ve raised over £80,000 to date.

ASIA Cambodia – we visit the FRIENDS restaurant, for disadvantaged youths. India – we visit the Dhonk Craft Centre, to preserve traditional artistry

AUSTRALIA We’ve worked with Surfrider Australia on a number of projects and beach clean-ups in an effort to raise awareness and increase understanding about the dangers of plastic pollution and consumption.

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YOU CAN

COUNT ON US C

ontiki is part of The Travel Corporation family of brands. What does that mean? In short, it means that we know what we’re doing. Every year we take over 2 million travellers to 70 different countries across 30 of our award-winning travel brands. Our company isn’t run by a faceless board of executives but instead by a family who cares deeply about the well being of their travellers and providing incredible experiences and value. We are financially secure, experienced beyond belief and we won’t tie you down with a strict cancellation policy in case your plans change.

TR IP R EGISTR ATION

Visit TTC.COM

PER KS If you’ve travelled with us before, you’re eligible for 5% off your next trip. If you decide a second Contiki isn’t for you and you’d prefer a luxury cruise down the river Seine on one of our Uniworld boats, or to stay in one of our 5-star Red Carnation Hotels, we won’t be offended (well maybe just a little). You can simply transfer your 5% discount to any of our other 30 travel brands. Same can be said for your deposit. Feel free to put your trip deposit towards a trip with one of our sister brands if your plans change or you blow the candles out on your 36th birthday cake before you got the chance to take your Contiki trip.

Visit TTC.COM/LOYALTY to learn more

Our family values and flexible approach are all geared up to give you peace of mind.

Ensuring that your trip runs smoothly is a pretty big deal to us. Registering your details before your trip ensures we can get in touch with you both prior to your adventure and during it, which basically = a hassle free trip for you. Plus in the unlikely event that something happens on your trip, we’ll have all your essential details so we can get in touch with you.

Visit CONTIKI.COM/ TRIPREGISTRATION

THE WOR LD’S GR EATEST CHANGE POLICY

It’s a big title but damn right we’re claiming it, and for good reason. When booking with us we’re all about the no-strings-attached approach. Plans can change, as can minds, so we created Freedom Guarantee to give you ultimate flexibility. It’s made up of two parts: you can change CHANGE YOUR TRIP your trip for free, or use FlexDeposit to save your FOR FREE paid deposit for when you’re ready to use it. If you want to change your chosen trip or departure just drop us a line, let us know FLEXDEPOSIT which trip or departure you’d like and if there’s space, we’ll do the rest FlexDeposit is designed to make it easier to travel at a time that for zero cost. works for you. The FlexDeposit guarantee is given for free once

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Use FlexDeposit with a sister company, or gift your trip to someone else.

you have paid your deposit and works as credit towards your next adventure*; so if your plans change, your deposit isn’t lost – it’s simply transferred instead. FlexDeposit is available until you turn 36 (the maximum age you can travel on a Contiki). After that, it can be used with one of our sister Travel Corporation brands or, if you can’t travel yourself, it can also be gifted to someone else within five years of the original booking date.

* Not combinable with Early Payment Discounts or Last Minute Deals within 120 days of original travel date. See p.55 for more details.

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20 TRIPS DISCOVERER

FROM

8–25 DAYS

The trip of a lifetime for the seeit-all explorer. Discoverer sees you accomplishing travel goals left, right and centre. No icon is left unseen, no quirky, random experience left undone as you explore Europe high and low, visiting multiple countries and destinations on a single trip, no matter how long you’ve got.

WHO TRAVELS DISCOVERER? • Those who want to see and do it all • Those who want to snuggle down in hotel accommodation • Those who want the perfect balance of organised sightseeing and independent adventuring • If you love the Discoverer way of life but want to save yourself a few pennies, opt to stay in our hostel accommodation available on all Trail and Quest trips HOTELS From R1671 per day

HOSTELS From R1500 per day

FREE WIFI ON ALL COACHES* CONTIKI.COM/DISCOVERER

CONTIKI. COM/ DEALS

Booking today = Save R231 a week from now to next March (that’s 48 weeks) to travel on a 2017/18 Europe Winter Discoverer trip. Want to reduce that weekly amount even more? Head to contiki.com/deals for all our latest promotions and money saving shenanigans. *visit contiki.com/freewifi

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DISCOVERER

EUROPEAN MAGIC WHY THIS TRIP? Europe’s crème de la crème for those tight on time.

NETHERLANDS

1 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

GERMANY

London

1 RHINE VALLEY

Dover Calais

BELGIUM

Valley of the Somme

PARIS 2

MUNICH 1

AUSTRIA

Burgundy Region SWITZ FRANCE

Innsbruck

1 LUCERNE

Places visited Swiss Alps Nightstops Lake Como Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city 5 World Heritage sites visited

Brenner Pass

2 VENICE ITALY

9 DAYS · 7 COUNTRIES FROM R16699 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 8

NIGHTS 8 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 8 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D) INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. ME TIME OPTIONALS M Wine Tasting, Rhine Valley M Nordkette Mountain, Innsbruck

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

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DAY 2: 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 Learn how beer steins are crafted M Wine tasting in a historic cellar

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DAY 3: Rhine Valley to Munich. Head south to Munich, a charming, festive 800year old city & home of the world-famous Oktoberfest. (B) See the Lorelei Rock See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall

R1856

P/DAY*

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 Private motorboat to the historic islands M Gondola ride along the canals

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DAY 6: 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

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DAY 7: 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 8: 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) See Paris from the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower Visit a French perfumery M Cabaret show & dinner

DAY 5: Venice. Meander through the “floating city’s” tight alleyways & canals

DAY 9: 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)

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DAY 4: 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 M Nordkette Mountain

• •

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PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R1355 HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWHH Start London or Ams’dam

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost R pp*

2017 Oct 21 Oct 28 Nov 4 Nov 25 Dec 2 Dec 9 Dec 16 Dec 23 Dec 27 Dec 29

Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan

17665 17665 17225 17225 17225 17225 18095 18095 18095 18095

★ ★ ★ ★ ● ■

29 5 12 3 10 17 24 31 4 6

Start London or Ams’dam

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost R pp*

2017 Dec 31 ▲ Jan 8

18095

2018 Jan 6 Jan 20 Feb 3 Feb 17 Mar 3 Mar 10 Mar 17

18095 16699 16699 16699 16699 16699 17225

Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar

14 28 11 25 11 18 25

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 R4525 based on the twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:00am in London or 5:00pm in Amsterdam & 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. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger

#EUMAGIC

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Locally guided walking tour of Munich • Private boat through the canals of Venice • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour • See Paris from the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower

DAY 1: Start London or Amsterdam. Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning in London (or later this afternoon in 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

PP*

For travel insurance see p.54.

EUROPE WINTER 2017/18

05/04/2017 11:34

EUROPEAN DISCOVERY WHY THIS TRIP? A long-time traveller’s favourite, this 12-day extravaganza is the perfect taste of Europe’s best bits.

NORTH SEA NETHERLANDS

1 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

GERMANY

London

1 RHINE VALLEY

Dover Calais

BELGIUM

ENGLISH CHANNEL Valley of the Somme

PARIS 2

MUNICH 1 Burgundy Region

FRANCE

AUSTRIA

1 INNSBRUCK

SWITZ

1 LUCERNE Brenner Pass

Swiss Alps Lake Como

1 VENICE Apennine

Mountains Places visited FLORENCE 1 Nightstops ITALY Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city 2 ROME 8 World Heritage sites visited Vatican City

12 DAYS · 8 COUNTRIES FROM R22275 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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NIGHTS 11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 11 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)

DAY 2: 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)

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions.

DAY 3: Rhine Valley to Munich. Head south to Munich, the festive home of Oktoberfest. (B) See the Lorelei Rock See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Nordkette Mountain, Innsbruck M Tuscan Evening, Florence M Cabaret Show & Dinner, Paris

#EUDISCOVERY

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Private boat through the canals of Venice • Venice walking tour • Gelato in Rome – on us • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

DAY 1: Start London or Amsterdam. Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning in London. Ferry across the English Channel & head to the vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. (D) See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses by night See the White Cliffs of Dover M Evening boat cruise

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DAY 4: Munich to Innsbruck. Be wowed by stunning alpine scenery en route to a cool Tyrolean city. (B,D) See the Golden Roof, Royal Palace & Olympic Ski Jump in Innsbruck M Nordkette Mountain

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DAY 5: 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 See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square M Gondola ride along the canals

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DAY 6: 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

•

PP*

R1857

P/DAY*

DAY 7: Rome. Explore this living museum of history. Later, delve into history with a tour of the Vatican museums including the Sistine Chapel. (B) See St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City M Emperors & Gladiators inc. Colosseum

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DAY 8: 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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DAY 9: Florence to Lucerne. Catch a glimpse of magical Lake Como en route to the breathtaking Swiss Alps. (B) Scenic alpine drive See the wooden Chapel Bridge in Lucerne See the Lion Monument

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DAY 10: 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

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PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R1770 HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWHW Start London or Ams’dam 2017 Oct 17 Oct 19 Oct 24 Oct 31 Nov 14 Nov 19 Nov 26 Nov 28 Dec 3 Dec 5 Dec 9 Dec 11 Dec 13 Dec 15 Dec 17 Dec 19 Dec 21 Dec 23

Finish Paris or London

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

28 30 4 11 25 30 7 9 14 16 20 22 24 26 28 30 1 3

Total Cost R pp* 23309 23309 23309 23309 22965 22965 22965 22965 22965 22965 22965 22965 22965 23649 23649 23649 23649 23649

Start London or Ams’dam

Finish Paris or London

Total Cost R pp*

2017 Dec 27 ★▲ Jan 7 Dec 29 ◆ Jan 9 Dec 31 ✱ Jan 11

23649 23649 23649

2018 Jan 4 Jan 7 Jan 16 Jan 23 Jan 30 Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 20 Feb 27 Mar 6 Mar 13 Mar 20

23649 23649 23649 22275 22275 22275 22275 22275 22275 22275 22735 22735

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

15 18 27 3 10 17 24 3 10 17 24 31

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 R5915 based on the twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:00am in London or 5:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London.

DAY 11: Paris. Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance & history among the city’s legendary icons. (B) Visit a French perfumery See Paris from the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower M Cabaret show & dinner

● Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris.

DAY 12: Depart Paris. Morning transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or transfer to London. (B)

For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.54.

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CONTIKI.COM/DISCOVERY

■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. ◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Munich. ✱ Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.9.

INNSBRUCK

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DISCOVERER

MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS WHY THIS TRIP? Sunshine, shimmering coastlines, chic cities and that unbeatable Mediterranean je ne sais quoi.

ITALY

FRANCE Cinque Terre

AVIGNON 1

Monaco

2 FRENCH RIVIERA

Pyrenees Mountains SPAIN

San Gimignano

2 ROME

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Zaragoza

2 MADRID

Aix-enProvence

PISA/ ITALIAN RIVIERA 1 2 FLORENCE

2 BARCELONA

Vatican City

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city 8 World Heritage sites visited

13 DAYS · 5 COUNTRIES FROM R21715 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 12

NIGHTS 12 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 12 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. ME TIME OPTIONALS M Flamenco Show with Dinner, Barcelona M Monaco Dinner, French Riviera M Tuscan Evening, Florence

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

BARCELONA

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R1671

P/DAY*

YOUR TRIP - START MADRID (WWMD) DAY 1: Arrive Madrid. Check in & head out to explore. Later, meet your Trip Manager & fellow travellers. (D) 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,D) DAY 4: Barcelona. See Gaudí’s Sagrada Família, the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla. (B) 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,D)

WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWMD

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,D) DAY 12: Rome. Visit the beautiful sites of Rome. (B) DAY 13: Rome. The trip ends after breakfast. (B)

Start Madrid

Finish Rome

Total Cost R pp*

2017 Oct 28 Nov 25

Nov 9 Dec 7

22719 22385

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

Trip starts 4:00pm in Madrid & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome.

YOUR TRIP - START ROME (WWDM) DAY 1: Arrive Rome. Check in & then time to explore. (D) DAY 2: Rome. See St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City before an optional guided tour of the Colosseum. (B) DAY 3: Rome to Florence. Discover medieval San Gimignano, then head to Florence. (B) DAY 4: Florence. Immerse yourself in the art of this atmospheric city. (B) DAY 5: Florence to Italian Riviera. Visit 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,D) DAY 7: French Riviera. Stroll through this beautiful beachside town. Later, it’s

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R1760 HOW MUCH & WHEN

Monaco & Monte Carlo! (B) DAY 8: French Riviera to Avignon. Lunch in Aix-en-Provence, then on to Avignon. (B) DAY 9: Avignon to Barcelona. Wind through the Pyrénées Mountains to Barcelona. (B,D) DAY 10: Barcelona. See Gaudí’s Sagrada Família, the Gothic Quater & La Rambla. (B) DAY 11: Barcelona to Madrid. Next it’s on to buzzing Madrid. (B,D) DAY 12: Madrid. Experience the Spanish capital’s culture. (B) DAY 13: Depart Madrid. It’s adios after breakfeast. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 13 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation

CONTIKI.COM/MED-HIGHLIGHTS

Start Madrid

Finish Rome

Total Cost R pp*

2018 Jan 9 Mar 10

Jan 21 Mar 22

23515 21715

WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWDM Start Rome

Finish Madrid

2017 Oct 16 Oct 28 Nov 13 Nov 25 Dec 28 ●★ Jan 9

Total Cost R pp* 22719 22385 23515

Start Rome

Finish Madrid

Total Cost R pp*

2018 Feb 26

Mar 10

21715

#MEDHIGHLIGHTS

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Explore the Palace of the Spanish Royal Family on our locally guided tour • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Special access Rome sightseeing tour

PP*

EUROPE WINTER 2017/18

05/04/2017 15:44

EUROPEAN ENCOUNTER NORTH SEA

NETHERLANDS

WHY THIS TRIP?

2 BERLIN

1 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

& N E WO V E D IM P RE R A RY IT IN

London

Swing by Amsterdam, explore the canals of Venice, eat your way through Italy and top it all off with the can-can at a traditional French cabaret.

Dresden

Dover

GERMANY Calais

BELGIUM

ENGLISH CHANNEL

2 PRAGUE

Valley of the Somme

CZECH REP

2 PARIS SALZBURG 1 SWITZ

AUSTRIA

2 LUCERNE FRANCE

Swiss Alps ITALY

CINQUE TERRE 1 Pisa

1 VENICE

1 FLORENCE ADRIATIC SEA

Places visited Nightstops Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city 11 World Heritage sites visited

2 ROME Vatican City

16 DAYS · 10 COUNTRIES FROM R27899 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 15

NIGHTS 15 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 15 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners (D) INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. ME TIME OPTIONALS M Guided City Walking Tour, Venice M Cabaret Show & Dinner, Paris

#EUENCOUNTER

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • See the East Side Gallery in Berlin • Private boat through the canals of Venice • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

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DAY 1: Start London or Amsterdam. Ferry across the English Channel to the vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam’s canals DAY 2: Amsterdam to Berlin. Motor down the autobahn & enjoy Berlin’s cutting edge arts, bar & club scene. (B,D) See the Tiergarten, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate & Reichstag building DAY 3: Berlin. Savour the mix of old & new in this ever changing city, full to the brim with historical treats. (B) See the site of Checkpoint Charlie M Locally guided historical walking tour of Berlin DAY 4: Berlin to Prague. Make your way to Prague, an ever modernising hub of Eastern European revival. (B,D) Take in the remains of the Berlin Wall Visit the city of Dresden destroyed in World War II & known as the ‘Florence of the North’ See the rebuilt Baroque architecture of the Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House & Frauenkirche in Dresden DAY 5: Prague. Discover Gothic architecture, bargain price beer & Bohemian crystal beads. (B) See Hradčany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus & Wenceslas Square Visit the Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock M Czech folklore show & dinner DAY 6: Prague to Salzburg. Head south to picture perfect Salzburg, home to Mozart & The Sound of Music. (B)

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•

• • •

• •

PP*

R1744

P/DAY*

DAY 7: Salzburg to Venice. Wind through both the Austrian & Italian Alps into Venice’s grand squares & art-filled palazzos. (B) DAY 8: Venice to Rome. Say farewell to the gondolas of Venice, before reaching the jaw-dropping sights of ancient Rome. (B,D) See the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain & Pantheon DAY 9: Rome. Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the ‘Eternal City’ & explore this living museum of history. (B) See St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City M Guided tour of Vatican DAY 10: Rome to Florence. Pass through rural Umbria’s vineyards into Renaissance Florence. A Local Guide gives you the inside track on the city’s striking buildings & sacred art. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration M Tuscan evening DAY 11: Florence to Cinque Terre. Visit to the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa & on to the Italian Riviera to explore the stunning five lands of the Cinque Terre. (B) Full day train pass to explore the Cinque Terre See the Leaning Tower of Pisa DAY 12: Cinque Terre to Lucerne. Catch a glimpse of Lake Como before arriving in Lucerne, nestled in the Swiss Alps. (B,D) Scenic alpine drive See the wooden Chapel Bridge in Lucerne DAY 13: Lucerne. Wander the cobbled streets of this beautiful lakeside town & shop for traditional Swiss treats. (B) M Swiss mountain

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CONTIKI.COM/ENCOUNTER

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R2220 HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWHZ Start London or Ams’dam 2017 Oct 21 Nov 4 Nov 11 Nov 25 Dec 2 Dec 6 Dec 10 Dec 16 Dec 23 Dec 28

Finish Paris or London

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

5 19 26 10 17 21 25 31 7 12

Total Cost R pp* 29205 28775 28775 28775 28775 28775 28775 29635 29635 29635

Start London or Ams’dam

Finish Paris or London

2017 Dec 30 ★▲ Jan 14 2018 Jan 6 Jan 21 Jan 20 Feb 4 Feb 3 Feb 18 Feb 17 Mar 4 Mar 3 Mar 18 Mar 17 Apr 1

Total Cost R pp* 29635 29635 27899 27899 27899 27899 28485

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 R7415 based on the twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:00am in London or 5:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Rhine Valley. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

DAY 14: Lucerne to Paris. Pass through the vineyards of Burgundy to the ‘City of Lights’. Hotel (B,D) DAY 15: Paris. Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance & history amongst the city’s legendary icons. (B) M Cabaret show & dinner DAY 16: Depart Paris. Morning transfer to Paris CDG Airport or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B) PRAGUE

05/04/2017 12:34

DISCOVERER

EUROPEAN INSPIRATION WHY THIS TRIP? Two-night stays in every destination means more time for you to really explore the jewels of Europe.

NORTH SEA

BERLIN 2

NETHERLANDS Edam

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND London

Dresden

Dover Calais

BELGIUM GERMANY

ENGLISH CHANNEL

2 PRAGUE CZECH REP

Valley of the Somme

2 PARIS

Dachau

FRANCE

MUNICH 2

Burgundy Region

SWITZ

AUSTRIA Innsbruck

2 LUCERNE Brenner Pass

Swiss Alps Lake Como

19 DAYS · 9 COUNTRIES FROM R33239 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 18

NIGHTS 18 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 18 breakfasts (B), 9 dinners (D) INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. ME TIME OPTIONALS M Guided Walking Tour, Venice M Mt Pilatus, Swiss Alps M Cabaret Show & Dinner, Paris

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

MUNICH

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R1750

Places visited 2 FLORENCE Pisa Nightstops Chianti Region Optional start city ITALY Optional end city ADRIATIC SEA Optional start/end city 2 ROME 10 World Heritage sites visited Vatican City

P/DAY*

have some fun in this cultural haven. (B,D) See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz DAY 9: Munich to Venice. Wind through the Austrian Alps via the Brenner Pass to Venice. (B,D) Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles DAY 10: Venice. Meander through the city’s alleyways & canals. (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands M Gondola ride along the canals DAY 11: Venice to Rome. Say farewell to the “floating city” before reaching Rome. (B,D) See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum & Piazza Venezia DAY 12: Rome. Explore this living museum & later, there’s a chance to tour the Vatican museums. (B) See St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City DAY 13: Rome to Florence. Stop in the Tuscan hills for a cheese & wine tasting experience. (B,D) DAY 14: Florence. A Local Guide shows you around one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration M Tuscan evening DAY 15: Florence to Lucerne. Stop & check out the Leaning Tower of Pisa. (B,D) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa See Lucerne’s wooden Chapel Bridge DAY 16: Lucerne. Enjoy the alpine beauty of this lakeside town. (B) DAY 17: Lucerne to Paris. Pass through the lush vineyards of Burgundy. (B,D)

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R2645 HOW MUCH & WHEN

•

WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWAP

• • •

2017 Oct 16 Oct 23 Oct 30 Nov 13 Nov 20 Nov 27 Dec 4 Dec 9 Dec 11 Dec 16 Dec 18 Dec 23 Dec 28

34785 34785 34785 34265 34265 34265 34265 34265 34265 35289 35289 35289 35289

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

3 10 17 1 8 15 22 27 29 3 5 10 15

Start Finish London or Paris or Amsterdam London 2017 Dec 30 ✱ 2018 Jan 1 Jan 3 Jan 8 Jan 15 Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 5 Mar 12 Mar 19

Total Cost R pp*

Jan 17

35289

Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Apr

35289 35289 35289 35289 33239 33239 33239 33925 33925

19 21 26 2 23 16 23 30 6

(either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of R8825 based on the twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:00am in London or 5:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice.

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◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ✱ Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ● These trips will be in Munich during Oktoberfest.

•

CONTIKI.COM/INSPIRATION

Total Cost R pp*

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

•

• •

Start Finish London or Paris or Amsterdam London

★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

• See the icons of Paris DAY 18: Paris. Indulge in the magic, romance & history of Paris. (B) Visit a French perfumery M Cabaret show & dinner

•

DAY 19: Depart Paris. Morning airport transfer or head back to London. (B) EUROPE WINTER 2017/18

#EUINSPIRATION

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Private boat through the canals of Venice • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Wine tasting in Tuscany • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide

DAY 1: Start London or Amsterdam. Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning in London (or later in Amsterdam). (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses by night DAY 2: Amsterdam. Check out Amsterdam’s museum, cafés & nightclubs. (B) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house M Boat cruise along the canals DAY 3: Amsterdam to Berlin. Motor down the autobahn & get ready for a dose of Berlin. (B,D) See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate & historic Reichstag building DAY 4: Berlin. Savour the mix of historical landmarks & cosmopolitan vibes in this uber cool city. (B) See the site of Checkpoint Charlie M Locally guided walking tour DAY 5: Berlin to Prague. Bite into some bratwurst in Dresden on your way to Prague. (B,D) Take in the artwork & Berlin Wall DAY 6: Prague. Snake through the cobblestone streets to discover Gothic architecture & bargain price beer. (B) See Hradčany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Visit the Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock DAY 7: Prague to Munich. Stop at the humbling Dachau Memorial before reaching Munich. (B) Visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Visit a traditional beer hall DAY 8: Munich. Don some lederhosen &

PP*

VENICE 2

05/04/2017 12:34

EUROPEAN VISTA WHY THIS TRIP? NETHERLANDS Edam

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

Dover BELGIUM

Calais

GERMANY

RHINE VALLEY 1

London

PRAGUE 2

Valley of the Somme

CZECH REP

Dachau

2 PARIS

MUNICH 1

Burgundy Region

2 VIENNA AUSTRIA

SWITZ

2 LUCERNE

FRANCE

Brenner Pass

Swiss Alps ITALY

FRENCH RIVIERA

Adventure & chill time combine on this three-week wonder that could see you heading up the Swiss Alps & riding gondolas in Venice.

Pisa

Monaco

Places visited Nightstops Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city 12 World Heritage sites visited

2 VENICE 2 FLORENCE ADRIATIC SEA

2 ROME

Vatican City

21 DAYS · 10 COUNTRIES FROM R35665 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 20

NIGHTS 20 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 20 breakfasts (B), 10 dinners (D) INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. ME TIME OPTIONALS M Cabaret Show & Dinner, Paris M Guided tour of Vatican, Vatican City M Volendam Dinner, Amsterdam

#EUVISTA

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour • See Paris from the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Gelato in Rome – our treat FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

EUROPE WINTER 2017/18

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PP*

R1699

P/DAY*

DAY 1: Start London or Paris. Meet up with your Contiki Team & get ready to explore. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre & Notre Dame Cathedral

DAY 10: Rome. Explore this famous city & the Vatican museums including the Sistine Chapel. (B) See St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City See the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain & Pantheon

DAY 2: Paris. Find magic, romance & history amongst the city’s legendary icons. (B) M Cabaret show & dinner

DAY 11: Rome to Venice. Criss-cross the Appenine Mountains before reaching enchanting Venice. (B,D)

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DAY 3: Paris to Lucernce. Pass through the vineyards of Burgundy to the Swiss Alps. (B,D) DAY 4: Lucerne. Your jaw will drop at the alpine beauty of this lake town. (B,D) See the wooden Chapel Bridge View the Lion Monument

• •

DAY 5: Lucerne to French Riviera. Catch a glimpse of Lake Como en route to Nice. (B) See the Royal Palace in Monaco Visit a Monte Carlo casino

• •

DAY 6: French Riviera. Stroll through markets, check out museums & upscale boutiques. (B,D) DAY 7: French Riviera to Florence. Stop & check out Pisa’s famous tower. (B,D) Visit a French perfumery

•

DAY 8: 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

WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWHT Start London or Paris

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2017 Oct 23 Oct 30 Nov 13 Nov 27 Dec 4 Dec 11 Dec 18 Dec 27 Dec 29

DAY 12: Venice. Meander through the “floating city’s” tight alleyways & canals. (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square

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DAY 9: Florence to Rome. Travel through Tuscany’s rustic hills to vibrant Rome. (B) See the Pantheon, Colosseum & Roman Forum

DAY 17: Prague. Discover Gothic architecture, bargain-priced beer & Bohemian crystal beads. (B) Visit the Old Town Square

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■ Spend New Year’s Eve in French Riviera.

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Finish Total Ams’dam Cost or London R pp*

Trip starts 7:00am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Vienna.

DAY 14: Munich to Vienna . Leave festive Bavaria behind & head to Vienna. (B,D) Stop at Dachau Concentration Camp

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

Start London or Paris

(either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of R9475 based on the twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price.

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DAY 15: Vienna. Viennese culture waltzes right up to you on a tour. (B) See Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral & the State Opera House Scenic drive along the historic ring road M A classic night out with dinner

Finish Total Ams’dam Cost or London R pp*

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

DAY 13: Venice to Munich. Wind through the Austrian Alps to Bavarian Munich. (B) See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional Bavarian beer hall

DAY 16: Vienna to Prague. Travel through Bohemia to Prague, “City of a Thousand Spires.” (B,D) See Hradčany Castle, Charles Bridge & the Astronomical Clock

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

DAY 18: Prague to Rhine Valley. Journey to the Rhine Valley, full of castles & vineyards. (B,D) See the Lorelei Rock

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DAY 19: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam. Next it’s the Netherlands & vibrant Amsterdam. (B,D) See the canals, gable houses & the city by night

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DAY 20: Amsterdam. See how clogs are made & try some Dutch Edam at a cheese farm. (B) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house M Volendam dinner

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DAY 21: End Amsterdam or London. Morning transfer airport or head back to London. (B) PARIS

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WINTER WANDERER BERLIN 2 2

NETHERLANDS Edam

2 AMSTERDAM

London Dover

WHY THIS TRIP?

Dresden

GERMANY

Calais

Who says summer is the sexiest season? See Europe in all its wonderful wintery glory with a little bit of Christmassy magic sprinkled on top.

BELGIUM

2 PRAGUE 2 Valley of the Somme

CZECH REP

2 PARIS

Mauthausen

MUNICH 1

Burgundy Region

AUSTRIA

SWITZ

FRANCE

2 LUCERNE

LYON 1 ITALY

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Dolomite Mountains

VENICE 2

Pisa

1 FLORENCE

Monaco

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Pyrenees Mountains

BARCELONA 2

ADRIATIC SEA

2 ROME

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Vatican City

SPAIN

24 DAYS · 11 COUNTRIES FROM R41615 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

DAY 1: Start London or Paris. Get ready for your adventure to begin! (D) DAY 2: Paris. Indulge in the city’s sights & spend the evening at a cabaret show. (B) M Cabaret show with dinner

NIGHTS 23 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 23 breakfasts (B), 11 dinners (D)

DAY 4: Lucerne. Soak up the alpine beauty as you wander through the cobbled streets. (B,D)

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions.

DAY 5: Lucerne to Lyon. We leave the mountains behind as we head to Lyon. (B)

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Swiss Fondue Lunch, Lucerne M Flamenco Show with Dinner, Barcelona M Canal Cruise, Amsterdam

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DAY 6: Lyon to Barcelona . Head through the Pyrénées Mountains, on to Barcelona. (B,D)

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P/DAY*

the Colosseum & Forum. (B)

DAY 13: Rome to Venice. Head toward the Adriatic Sea & arrive in the Veneto region. (B,D) DAY 14: Venice. Opt in for a gondola ride along Venice’s iconic canals. (B) DAY 15: Venice to Vienna. Ride through the Dolomite Mountains to Vienna. (B) DAY 16: Vienna. Viennese culture waltzes right up to you on a morning tour. (B,D) M Schnaps Museum visit & tasting DAY 17: Vienna to Munich. Make a sobering stop at the Mauthausen Concentration Camp. (B) Visit a traditional beer hall

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DAY 7: Barcelona. Discover real Barcelona on a tour & an optional flamenco show! (B) DAY 8: Barcelona to French Riviera. Travel to the glamorous resort town of Nice. (B,D) DAY 9: French Riviera. Explore Nice, visit a French perfumery & hit a Monte Carlo casino. (B)

DAY 18: Munich to Prague. Wind through the German countryside to Prague. (B,D) DAY 19: Prague. Snake through this medieval city’s cobbled streets. (B)

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R3379 HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWHL Start London or Paris 2017 Oct 15 Oct 20 Oct 27 Nov 3 Nov 10 Nov 15 Nov 17 Nov 24 Dec 1 Dec 4 Dec 6 Dec 8 Dec 11 Dec 13 Dec 15 Dec 17 Dec 19 Dec 21

Finish Total Ams’dam Cost or London R pp* Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★● Jan ★■ Jan ★▲ Jan ★◆ Jan ★✱ Jan ★✝ Jan

7 12 19 26 3 8 10 17 24 27 29 31 3 5 7 9 11 13

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Finish Total Ams’dam Cost or London R pp* ★✤ ★✚ ★▼ ★◗

Jan Jan Jan Jan

15 18 20 22

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25 27 4 9 11 18 25 11 18 25 8

45065 45065 45065 45065 41615 41615 41615 41615 41615 41615 42885

DAY 20: Prague to Berlin. Bite into some local delicacies at your stop in Dresden. (B,D)

▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Munich.

DAY 21: Berlin. Take in artwork & the Berlin Wall & the site of Checkpoint Charlie. (B)

✝ Spend New Year’s Eve in the Rome.

DAY 11: Florence to Rome. A Local Guide gives you the inside track on this stunning city before heading to the walking museum of Rome. (B,D) Florentine leather craft demonstration

DAY 22: Berlin to Amsterdam. See the canals & gable houses of Amsterdam. (B,D)

◗ Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne.

DAY 23: Amsterdam. Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house. (B)

DAY 12: Rome. See St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City & opt in for a guided tour of

DAY 24: Depart Amsterdam. Airport transfer or transfer to London. (B)

For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.54.

DAY 10: French Riviera to Florence. Stop & check out the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. (B) M Tuscan evening

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NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Soak up the panoramic views of Paris from the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Private motorboat to the historic islands

DAY 3: Paris to Lucernce. Pass through the vineyards of Burgundy to the Swiss Alps. (B,D)

PP*

Places visited Nightstops Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city 13 World Heritage sites visited

◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Vienna. ✱ Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. ▼ Spend New Year’s Eve in the French Riviera. ✤ Spend New Year’s Eve in Barcelona. ✙ Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

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EUROPEAN TRAIL NETHERLANDS Edam ENGLAND

WHY THIS TRIP?

London Dover

Experience the hype of Eastern Europe plus tick off some of the dolce vita classics as you take your time across the continent.

2 BERLIN

2 AMSTERDAM

POLAND

GERMANY Calais

Dresden

KRAKOW 2

BELGIUM

Auschwitz

PRAGUE 2 Kutná Hora

Valley of the Somme

2 PARIS

SLOVAKIA FRANCE

Burgundy Region

VIENNA 2 AUSTRIA

SWITZ

2 SWISS ALPS

CZECH REP

Banska Bystrica

2 BUDAPEST HUNGARY

SLOVENIA

Places visited 1 LJUBLJANA Nightstops VENICE 1 Optional start city Apennine Mountains Optional end city 2 FLORENCE Pisa Optional start/end city ITALY 16 World Heritage sites visited ADRIATIC SEA 2 ROME Vatican City

23 DAYS · 13 COUNTRIES FROM R35825 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 22

NIGHTS 22 nights in quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 22 breakfasts (B), 11 dinners (D) INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. ME TIME OPTIONALS M Past & Present Tour, Budapest M Traditional Tastes of Venice M Cabaret Show & Champagne, Paris

#EUTRAIL

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Locally guided tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau concentration camps • Private boat through the canals of Venice • Special access Rome sightseeing tour FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

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DAY 1: Start London or Amsterdam. Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning in London (or later this afternoon in 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 2: 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 3: 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

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DAY 4: 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 5: Berlin to Prague. Bite into some local fare, like bratwurst, in Dresden on your way south to Prague, an ever-

PP*

R1558

P/DAY*

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 Visit the Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock

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DAY 6: Prague. Snake through this medieval city’s maze of cobbled streets & discover Gothic architecture, bargain price beer & Bohemian crystal beads. (B) DAY 7: 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 A Classic Night Out

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DAY 8: 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 Hofburg Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral & the State Opera House Scenic drive along the historic ring road M Schnaps Museum visit & tasting

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DAY 9: Vienna to Krakow. Back through the Czech Republic to Poland, then it’s on to the lively city of Krakow. (B,D) M Guided tour of the amazing salt mines

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PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R2330 HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWEL Start London or Ams’dam 2017 Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec 2018 Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

21 23 28 4 11 18 20 25 2 4 9 11 16 18 22 24 28 30 6 13 20 27 29 3 10 17 24 10 17

Finish Paris or London

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Food Fund R pp*

Total Cost R pp*

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12 14 19 26 3 10 12 17 24 26 31 2 7 9 13 15 19 21

30665 30665 30665 30209 30209 30209 30209 30209 30209 30209 30209 30209 31115 31115 31115 31115 31115 31115

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6520 6520 6520 6520 6520 6520 6520 6520 6520 6520 6520

37635 37635 35825 35825 35825 35825 35825 35825 35825 35825 36435

Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more * information see p.54. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:00am in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Rome. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. ◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Krakow. ✱ Spends New Year’s Eve in Vienna. ✤ Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ✚ Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

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DAY 14: 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

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DAY 17: 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

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DAY 15: 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 18: 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

DAY 16: 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)

DAY 19: 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 the stunning Swiss Alps. (B,D) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

DAY 13: 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

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DAY 22: 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 show & champagne M Traditional Parisian dinner

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DAY 12: 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 21: 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

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DAY 11: 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 20: Swiss Alps. Chill for a day the way you want in the breathtaking Swiss Alps – camera essential. (B,D)

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DAY 10: Krakow. Go local & explore the buzzing market stalls & pavement cafés of this city’s unspoilt medieval Old Town. (B) Sightseeing of the cathedral & Royal Castle on Wawel Hill Locally Guided Tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau concentration camps

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DAY 23: 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)

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 7

HOW MUCH & WHEN

London Dover ENGLISH CHANNEL

AMSTERDAM GERMANY

Calais BELGIUM

Dresden

PRAGUE 2

Kutná Hora

CZECH REP

VIENNA 1 AUSTRIA

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Canal Cruise, Amsterdam M Historical Walking Tour, Berlin

Places visited Nightstops Optional start city 6 World Heritage sites visited

8 DAYS · 6 COUNTRIES FROM R13099 PP* R1638 P/DAY* DAY 1: Start London or Amsterdam. Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning in London (or later this afternoon in 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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DAYS 2 - 7: Amsterdam to Vienna . See Days 2-7 of European Trail (opposite) itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals. DAY 8: End Vienna. Explore the city sights before it’s time to say farewell. (B)

Hofburg Palace, St. Stephen’s • See Cathedral & State Opera House PRAGUE

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13785 13785 13099 13099 13099 13099 13099 13099 13099 13099 13335

Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.54. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. Trip starts 7:00am in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 12:00 noon in Vienna. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a wider adventure. When you start your trip you may have a little internal giggle that some travellers have seemingly overpacked. In fact, these guys are part of a trip that extends longer than yours, so when you head home they’ll be continuing the Contiki journey. Why not join them & book the European Trail trip?

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Edam

FRANCE

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions.

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

BERLIN

NETHERLANDS ENGLAND

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

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house • See the site of Checkpoint Charlie • Visit the Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock in Prague

WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWLV

NORTH SEA

NIGHTS 7 nights in quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation

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EASTERN TRAIL PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R930

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 8

POLAND

HOW MUCH & WHEN Auschwitz CZECH REP

NIGHTS 8 nights in quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation

VIENNA 1

VENICE 1 Apennine Mountains

ITALY

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions.

#EASTERNTRAIL

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

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Start Vienna

HUNGARY

1 LJUBLJANA

1 ROME

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Guided Tour of Salt Mines, Krakow M Gondola Ride, Venice M Traditional Tastes of Venice

WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWVR

SLOVAKIA

2 BUDAPEST

AUSTRIA Dolomite SLOVENIA Mountains

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

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Locally guided tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau concentration camps • Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice

Banska Bystrica

2 KRAKOW

Places visited Nightstops 7 World Heritage sites visited

9 DAYS · 7 COUNTRIES FROM R13755 PP* R1529 P/DAY* DAY 1: Start Vienna . Viennese culture is everywhere! Explore the city your way before meeting up with your Trip Manager & travel buddies tonight. (D)

ROME

Finish Rome

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5 7 12 19 26 3 5 10 17 19 24 26 31 2 6 8

12265 12265 12085 12085 12085 12085 12085 12085 12085 12085 12445 12445 12445 12445 12445 12445

2030 2030 2030 2030 2030 2030 2030 2030 2030 2030 2030 2030 2030 2030 2030 2030

14295 14295 14115 14115 14115 14115 14115 14115 14115 14115 14475 14475 14475 14475 14475 14475

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12445 12445 12445 11725 11725 11725 11725 11725 11725 11725 11725 11965 11965

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14475 14475 14475 13755 13755 13755 13755 13755 13755 13755 13755 13995 13995

Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.54. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided.

DAYS 2 - 8: Vienna to Rome. See Days 9-15 of European Trail (p.28-29) itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals .

You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:00pm in Vienna & ends approx. 12:00 noon in Rome. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Krakow.

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)

▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Vienna. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture – our 23-day European Trail, 16-day Trail to London & 16-day Trail to Rome trips. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a horde of other travellers who are already geared up in Contiki’s world-famous exploration mode. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the wolf pack.

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ENGLAND

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

London

ENGLISH CHANNEL Valley of the Somme

NIGHTS 7 nights in quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation

WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWRT Start Rome

2 PARIS Burgundy Region

FRANCE

HOW MUCH & WHEN

Dover Calais

SWITZ

SWISS ALPS

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

Pisa

2 FLORENCE ITALY

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions.

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city 5 World Heritage sites visited

1 ROME

Vatican City

8 DAYS · 4 COUNTRIES FROM R13759 PP* R1720 P/DAY*

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ME TIME OPTIONALS M Cabaret Show & Champagne, Paris M Mt Pilatus, Swiss Alps M Guided Tour of Vatican, Rome

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 17-22 of European Trail (p.28-29) itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

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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

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2610 2610 2610 2610 2610 2610 2610 2610 2610 2610 2610 2610 2610 2610 2610 2610

14445 14445 14445 14445 14445 13759 13759 13759 13759 13759 13759 13759 13759 13985 13985 13985

Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more * information see p.54. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture – our 23-day European Trail & 16-day Trail to London trips. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a horde of other travellers who are already geared up in Contiki’s world-famous exploration mode. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the wolf pack.

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TRAIL TO ROME PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R1730

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NETHERLANDS Edam

NIGHTS 15 nights in quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation

WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWTR

2 BERLIN

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

Start London or Ams’dam

POLAND

GERMANY

London Dover

Dresden Calais

BELGIUM

PRAGUE 2 Kutna Hora

FRANCE

Auschwitz 2 KRAKOW CZECH SLOVAKIA REP Banska Bystrica 2

VIENNA

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

2 BUDAPEST

AUSTRIA Dolomite SLOVENIA Mountains

VENICE 1 ITALY

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions.

Apennine Mountains

Places visited Nightstops Optional start city 12 World Heritage sites visited

HUNGARY

1 LJUBLJANA

1 ROME

16 DAYS · 11 COUNTRIES FROM R25855 PP* R1616 P/DAY* ME TIME OPTIONALS M Canal Cruise, Amsterdam M A Classic Night Out, Vienna M River Cruise with Dinner, Budapest

ends & it’s time to say farewell to your travel mates. (B)

AMSTERDAM

• • FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

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DAYS 2 - 15: Amsterdam to Rome. See Days 2-15 of European Trail (p.28-29) itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals DAY 16: End Rome. Tap into ‘la Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history before your trip

Finish Rome

Trip R pp*

Food Fund R pp*

Total Cost R pp*

2017 Oct 21 Nov 5 22735 4120 26855 Oct 23 Nov 7 22735 4120 26855 Oct 28 Nov 12 22735 4120 26855 Nov 4 Nov 19 22405 4120 26525 Nov 11 Nov 26 22405 4120 26525 Nov 18 Dec 3 22405 4120 26525 Nov 20 Dec 5 22405 4120 26525 Nov 25 Dec 10 22405 4120 26525 Dec 2 ★ Dec 17 22405 4120 26525 Dec 4 ★ Dec 19 22405 4120 26525 Dec 9 ★ Dec 24 22405 4120 26525 Dec 11 ★ Dec 26 22405 4120 26525 Dec 16 ★ Dec 31 23075 4120 27195 Dec 18 ★● Jan 2 23075 4120 27195 Dec 22 ★■ Jan 6 23075 4120 27195 Dec 24 ▲ Jan 8 23075 4120 27195 Dec 28 ◆ Jan 12 23075 4120 27195 Dec 30 ✱ Jan 14 23075 4120 27195 2018 Jan 6 Jan 21 23075 4120 27195 Jan 13 Jan 28 23075 4120 27195 Jan 20 Feb 4 21735 4120 25855 Jan 27 Feb 11 21735 4120 25855 Jan 29 Feb 13 21735 4120 25855 Feb 3 Feb 18 21735 4120 25855 Feb 10 Feb 25 21735 4120 25855 Feb 17 Mar 4 21735 4120 25855 Feb 24 Mar 11 21735 4120 25855 Mar 10 Mar 25 21735 4120 25855 Mar 17 Apr 1 22179 4120 26299 Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.54. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:00am in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 12:00 noon in Rome. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Krakow. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Vienna. ◆ Spend New year’s Eve in Berlin. ✱ Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a wider adventure. When you start your trip you may have a little internal giggle that some travellers have seemingly overpacked. In fact, these guys are part of a trip that extends longer than yours, so when you head home they’ll be continuing the Contiki journey. Why not join them & book the European Trail trip?

#TRAILTOROME

DISCOVERER

HOW MUCH & WHEN

TRAIL TO LONDON PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R1740

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 15

POLAND

ENGLAND London Dover

NIGHTS 15 nights in quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation

WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWVL

Calais CZECH REP

Valley of the Somme

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

FRANCE

Auschwitz

2 KRAKOW

VIENNA 1 SWITZ

SWISS ALPS

AUSTRIA

Banska Bystrica

2 BUDAPEST HUNGARY

SLOVENIA

VENICE 1

1 LJUBLJANA

ITALY Pisa

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. 1

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Tuscan Evening, Florence M Dinner Cruise on Danube, Budapest M Cabaret Show with Champagne, Paris

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city 11 World Heritage sites visited

2 FLORENCE

2 ROME Vatican City

16 DAYS · 10 COUNTRIES FROM R26415 PP* R1651 P/DAY* 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 9-22 of European Trail (p.28-29) 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)

CONTIKI.COM/ TRAIL-LONDON

VIENNA

Finish Paris or London

Trip R pp*

Food Fund R pp*

Total Cost R pp*

2017 Oct 28 Nov 12 22859 4560 27419 Oct 30 Nov 14 22859 4560 27419 Nov 4 Nov 19 22525 4560 27085 Nov 11 Nov 26 22525 4560 27085 ★ Nov 18 Dec 3 22525 4560 27085 Nov 25 ★ Dec 10 22525 4560 27085 Nov 27 ★ Dec 12 22525 4560 27085 Dec 2 ★ Dec 17 22525 4560 27085 Dec 9 ★ Dec 24 22525 4560 27085 Dec 11 ★ Dec 26 22525 4560 27085 Dec 16 ★ Dec 31 23205 4560 27765 Dec 18 ★● Jan 2 23205 4560 27765 Dec 23 ★■ Jan 7 23205 4560 27765 Dec 25 ★▲ Jan 9 23205 4560 27765 Dec 29 ★◆ Jan 13 23205 4560 27765 Dec 31 ✱ Jan 15 23205 4560 27765 2018 Jan 4 Jan 19 23205 4560 27765 Jan 6 Jan 21 23205 4560 27765 Jan 13 Jan 28 23205 4560 27765 Jan 20 Feb 4 21855 4560 26415 Jan 27 Feb 11 21855 4560 26415 Feb 3 Feb 18 21855 4560 26415 Feb 5 Feb 20 21855 4560 26415 Feb 10 Feb 25 21855 4560 26415 Feb 17 Mar 4 21855 4560 26415 Feb 24 Mar 11 21855 4560 26415 Mar 3 Mar 18 21855 4560 26415 Mar 17 Apr 1 22305 4560 26865 Mar 24 Apr 8 22305 4560 26865 Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.54. 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. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. ◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Krakow. ✱ Spend New Year’s Eve in Vienna. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture – our 23-day European Trail. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a horde of other travellers who are already geared up in Contiki’s worldfamous exploration mode. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the wolf pack.

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NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Locally Guided Tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau concentration camps • Private boat to Venice • Rome sightseeing tour

Start Vienna

SLOVAKIA

2 PARIS Burgundy Region

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EUROPEAN QUEST NORTH SEA

BERLIN 2

NETHERLANDS Edam

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

London

WHY THIS TRIP?

Dresden Dover Calais

GERMANY

BELGIUM

ENGLISH CHANNEL

Dream of visiting the picturesque Cinque Terre & beautiful San Sebastian? Visit these & so much more on the trip that blows travellers’ minds year on year.

2 PRAGUE Valley of the Somme

CZECH REP

2 PARIS Loire Valley

1 SALZBURG

FRANCE

AUSTRIA

1 BORDEAUX

Verona

CINQUE TERRE 1 Pisa

Arles

2 Monaco NICE

2 SAN SEBASTIAN Pyrenees Mountains

1 FLORENCE ITALY

ADRIATIC SEA

2 ROME

MEDITERRANEAN SEA Zaragoza SPAIN

2 VENICE

Vatican City

2 BARCELONA

Pompeii

2 SORRENTO

Places visited Nightstops Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city 15 World Heritage sites visited

Isle of Capri

25 DAYS · 10 COUNTRIES FROM R38915 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 24

NIGHTS 24 nights in quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 24 breakfasts (B), 10 dinners (D) INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. ME TIME OPTIONALS M Parisian Dinner, Paris M Guided Bike Ride, Prague M Historical Walking Tour, Berlin

#EUQUEST

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour • Train along the Cinque Terre • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Special access Rome sightseeing tour FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

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DAY 1: London to Paris. Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning in London (or later this afternoon in 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-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral

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DAY 2: 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 3: Paris to Bordeaux. Cut through the Loire Valley, and pass rolling vineyards en route to Bordeaux, home to the worldfamous wine region. (B) Visit the town famous for its wine

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DAY 4: Bordeaux to San Sebastian. We head south to the stunning Basque city of San Sebastian. (B,D)

PP*

R1557

P/DAY*

M Flamenco show with dinner DAY 7: 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 Barcelona’s buzzing street life. (B,D) Walk through the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district

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DAY 8: 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 9: Nice. Do as the locals do – stroll through outdoor markets & shop the upscale boutiques. 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

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DAY 10: 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

DAY 6: San Sebastian to Barcelona. Today we’ll be leaving the northern coastline behind and heading to the vibrant city of Barcelona. (B) See Gaudí’s Sagrada Família & the 1992 Olympic Games complex

DAY 11: 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

DAY 5: San Sebastian. Time to explore! Get a piece of the action in the lively town centre, check out the city’s famous pintxos bars or take a stroll along the stunning seafront. (B) See the Parte Vieja, Playa de la Concha and Centro Romántico

•

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18 20 27 1 3 10 17 24 1 8 13 15 21 27 30 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 2 9 16 23

Finish Ams’dam or London

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Trip R pp*

Food Fund R pp*

Total Cost R pp*

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

11 13 20 25 27 4 11 18 25 1 6 8 14 20 23

34969 34969 34969 34455 34455 34455 34455 34455 34455 34455 34455 35839 35839 35839 35839

5490 5490 5490 5490 5490 5490 5490 5490 5490 5490 5490 5490 5490 5490 5490

40459 40459 40459 39945 39945 39945 39945 39945 39945 39945 39945 41329 41329 41329 41329

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

29 5 12 19 26 5 12 19 26 2 9 16

35839 35839 33425 33425 33425 33425 33425 33425 33425 33425 34109 34109

5490 5490 5490 5490 5490 5490 5490 5490 5490 5490 5490 5490

41329 41329 38915 38915 38915 38915 38915 38915 38915 38915 39599 39599

Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more * information see p.54. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:00am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. ◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. ✱ Spend New Year’s Eve in San Sebastian. ✝ Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.54.

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the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, • See Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery &

•

DAY 18: Venice to Salzburg. Travel through the stunning Austrian countryside to picture perfect Salzburg, home to Mozart and The Sound of Music. (B) See the Hohensalzburg Fortress

Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration

•

DAY 19: 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 Visit the Old Town Square

•

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DAY 13: 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) Day trip to Isle of Capri

DAY 25: 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)

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DAY 12: Florence to Sorrento. Travel south through Umbria & Lazio via the picturesque Bay of Naples to Sorrento. (B)

M Canal cruise

DAY 24: Amsterdam. Enjoy a free day to explore this great city, later opt in for a traditional Dutch dinner in Volendam visiting the world famous cheese maker Edam en route. (B) See how clogs are made and try some famous Dutch Edam at a cheese farm BARCELONA

DAY 20: Prague. Snake through this medieval city’s maze of cobbled streets & discover Gothic architecture, bargain price beer & Bohemian crystal beads. (B) M Nuclear bunker tour

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DAY 14: 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

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DAY 21: 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,D) See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate & historic Reichstag building Take in the commemorative artwork & the remains of the Berlin Wall

DAY 15: 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

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DAY 22: Berlin. Find out what makes Germany’s capital one of the most cuttingedge 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) See the site of Checkpoint Charlie M Walking tour of Berlin

DAY 17: 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 23: 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 16: Rome to Venice. Over the Appenine Mountains, stopping in Romeo & 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

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 7

HOW MUCH & WHEN

ENGLAND London Dover Calais ENGLISH CHANNEL Valley of the Somme

NIGHTS 7 nights in quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation

WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWWQ

2 PARIS Loire Valley

FRANCE

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

1 BORDEAUX SAN SEBASTIAN

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions.

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Cabaret Show with Champagne, Paris M Flamenco Dinner & Show, Barcelona

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

CONTIKI.COM/ WESTERN-QUEST

Zaragoza Places visited SPAIN Nightstops Optional start city 4 World Heritage sites visited

2 BARCELONA

8 DAYS · 2 COUNTRIES FROM R12745 DAY 1: London to Paris. Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning in London (or later this afternoon in 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-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral

• •

DAYS 2 - 7: Paris to Barcelona. See Days 2-7 of European Quest (opposite) itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals DAY 8: Depart Barcelona. Your trip ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

PP*

BARCELONA

R1594

P/DAY*

Finish Barcelona

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★● ■

Trip R pp*

Food Fund R pp*

Total Cost R pp*

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

25 27 3 8 10 17 24 1 8 15 20 22 28 3 6

11339 11339 11339 11175 11175 11175 11175 11175 11175 11175 11175 11625 11625 11625 11625

1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900

13239 13239 13239 13075 13075 13075 13075 13075 13075 13075 13075 13525 13525 13525 13525

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

12 19 26 2 9 16 23 2 9 16 23 30

11625 11625 10845 10845 10845 10845 10845 10845 10845 10845 11065 11065

1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900

13525 13525 12745 12745 12745 12745 12745 12745 12745 12745 12965 12965

Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.54. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:00am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 9:00am in Barcelona. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in San Sebastian. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a wider adventure. When you start your trip you may have a little internal giggle that some travellers have seemingly overpacked. In fact, these guys are part of a trip that extends longer than yours, so when you head home they’ll be continuing the Contiki journey. Why not join them & book the European Quest trip?

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#WESTERNQUEST

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour • Explore Barcelona’s backstreets & Gothic Quarter

Pyrenees Mountains

Start London or Paris 2017 Oct 18 Oct 20 Oct 27 Nov 1 Nov 3 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 Dec 1 Dec 8 Dec 13 Dec 15 Dec 21 Dec 27 Dec 30 2018 Jan 5 Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 2 Feb 9 Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 2 Mar 9 Mar 16 Mar 23

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MEDITERRANEAN QUEST PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R965

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWMQ

NIGHTS 8 nights in quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation

FRANCE

Arles

Monaco

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

Start Barcelona

CINQUE TERRE

1 FLORENCE ITALY

NICE

SPAIN Barcelona

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

2 ROME SORRENTO 2

Isle of Capri

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. 1

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Dinner near the Royal Palace, Monaco M Locally Guided Tour of Vatican Museums, Rome NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Special access Rome sightseeing tour

#MEDQUEST

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

CONTIKI.COM/ MEDITERRANEAN-QUEST

Places visited Nightstops 10 World Heritage sites visited

9 DAYS · 5 COUNTRIES FROM R14065 PP* R1563 P/DAY* DAY 1: 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

ROME

2017 Oct 25 Oct 27 Nov 3 Nov 8 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 Dec 1 Dec 8 Dec 15 Dec 20 Dec 22 Dec 28 2018 Jan 3 Jan 6 Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 2 Feb 9 Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 2 Mar 9 Mar 16 Mar 23 Mar 30

Finish Rome

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Trip R pp*

Food Fund R pp*

Total Cost R pp*

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

2 4 11 16 18 25 2 9 16 23 28 30 5

12599 12599 12415 12415 12415 12415 12415 12415 12415 12915 12915 12915 12915

2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020

14619 14619 14435 14435 14435 14435 14435 14435 14435 14935 14935 14935 14935

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

11 14 20 27 3 10 17 24 3 10 17 24 31 7

12915 12915 12915 12045 12045 12045 12045 12045 12045 12045 12045 12295 12295 12295

2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020

14935 14935 14935 14065 14065 14065 14065 14065 14065 14065 14065 14315 14315 14315

Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more * information see p.54. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided.

•

You need to bring your own towel on this trip.

DAYS 2 - 8: Nice to Rome. See Days 9-15 of European Quest itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals.

Trip starts 7:15am in Barcelona & ends approx. 9:00am in Rome.

DAY 9: Depart Rome. Your trip ends after breakfast, so it’s time to swap email addresses say “arrivederci” to your new friends. (B)

Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture – our 25-day European Quest, 16-day Quest to Rome & 18-day Quest to London trips. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a horde of other travellers who are already geared up in Contiki’s world-famous exploration mode. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the wolf pack.

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

EASTERN QUEST PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R1055

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 9

ENGLAND

NIGHTS 9 nights in quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation

London Dover ENGLISH CHANNEL

INCLUDED MEALS 9 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

#EASTERNQUEST

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2 BERLIN

NETHERLANDS

2 AMSTERDAM Calais

BELGIUM

GERMANY

PRAGUE 2

CZECH REP

SALZBURG 1

Verona

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city 14 World Heritage sites visited

2 VENICE

ITALY Rome

10 DAYS · 6 COUNTRIES FROM R14995 PP* R1500 P/DAY* DAY 1: 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. (D) See the Roman Arena in the city made famous by Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet

•

DAYS 2 - 9: Venice to Amsterdam. See Days 17-24 of European Quest itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals. DAY 10: Amsterdam to London. This morning after breakfast we transfer you to Schiphol Airport (estimated arrival

WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWQE Start Rome

Dresden

AUSTRIA

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Gondola Ride along the canals, Venice M Farewell Dinner, Amsterdam M Canal Cruise, Amsterdam

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

Edam

FRANCE

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions.

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Private boat through the canals of Venice • See the East Side Gallery in Berlin • See how clogs are made & try some famous Dutch Edam at a cheese farm

HOW MUCH & WHEN

NORTH SEA

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

2017 Nov 2 Nov 4 Nov 11 Nov 16 Nov 18 Nov 25 Dec 2 Dec 9 Dec 16 Dec 23 Dec 28 Dec 30 2018 Jan 5 Jan 11 Jan 14 Jan 20 Jan 27 Feb 3 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24 Mar 3 Mar 10 Mar 17 Mar 24 Mar 31 Apr 7

Finish Ams’dam or London

★ ★ ★ ★● ■ ▲

Trip R pp*

Food Fund R pp*

Total Cost R pp*

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

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

13539 13539 13539 13539 13539 13539 13539 13539 14079 14079 14079 14079

1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870

15409 15409 15409 15409 15409 15409 15409 15409 15949 15949 15949 15949

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

14 20 23 29 5 12 19 26 5 12 19 26 2 9 16

14079 14079 14079 13125 13125 13125 13125 13125 13125 13125 13405 13405 13405 13405 13405

1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870

15949 15949 15949 14995 14995 14995 14995 14995 14995 14995 15275 15275 15275 15275 15275

Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more * information see p.54. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided.

PRAGUE

You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:15am in Rome & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture – our 25-day European Quest & 18-day Quest to London trips. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a horde of other travellers who are already geared up in Contiki’s world-famous exploration mode. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the wolf pack.

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QUEST TO ROME PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R1735

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

ENGLAND London

HOW MUCH & WHEN

DISCOVERER

Dover Calais

WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWQR

Valley of the Somme

NIGHTS 15 nights in quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation

Loire Valley

FRANCE

SAN SEBASTIAN

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Dinner near the Royal Palace, Monaco M Guided Tour, Pompeii M Locally guided tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Rome

1 FLORENCE

Monaco

ITALY

NICE MEDITERRANEAN SEA

BARCELONA

2 ROME SORRENTO 2

Places visited Nightstops Optional start city 9 World Heritage sites visited

16 DAYS · 5 COUNTRIES FROM R25445 PP* R1591P/DAY* DAY 1: London to Paris. Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning in London (or later this afternoon in 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-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral

addresses & say “arrivederci” to your new friends. (B)

Finish Rome

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Food Fund R pp*

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2 4 11 16 18 25 2 9 16 23 28 30 5 11 14

22599 22599 22599 22269 22269 22269 22269 22269 22269 22269 22269 23165 23165 23165 23165

3840 3840 3840 3840 3840 3840 3840 3840 3840 3840 3840 3840 3840 3840 3840

26439 26439 26439 26109 26109 26109 26109 26109 26109 26109 26109 27005 27005 27005 27005

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

20 27 3 10 17 24 3 10 17 24 31 7

23165 23165 21605 21605 21605 21605 21605 21605 21605 21605 22045 22045

3840 3840 3840 3840 3840 3840 3840 3840 3840 3840 3840 3840

27005 27005 25445 25445 25445 25445 25445 25445 25445 25445 25885 25885

Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more * information see p.54. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:00pm in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 9:00am in Rome. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in San Sebastian. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a wider adventure. When you start your trip you may have a little internal giggle that some travellers have seemingly overpacked. In fact, these guys are part of a trip that extends longer than yours, so when you head home they’ll be continuing the Contiki journey. Why not join them & book the European Quest trip?

ROME

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DAYS 2 - 15: Paris to Rome. See Days 2-15 of European Quest itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals. DAY 16: Depart Rome. Your trip ends after breakfast, so it’s time to swap email

#QUESTTOROME

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Pyrenees Mountains Zaragoza

SPAIN

Arles

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions.

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

CINQUE TERRE

1 BORDEAUX

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

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour • Explore Barcelona’s backstreets & Gothic Quarter • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide

Start London or Paris

2 PARIS

QUEST TO LONDON PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R1930

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 17

NIGHTS 17 nights in quad-share hotel/hostel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 17 breakfasts (B), 7 dinners (D)

BERLIN

WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWQL

Dresden

PRAGUE 2

CZECH REP

AUSTRIA

CINQUE TERRE 1

2 NICE

SPAIN

Verona ITALY

2 VENICE

1 FLORENCE 2 ROME

Barcelona

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city 12 World Heritage sites visited

2 SORRENTO

18 DAYS · 10 COUNTRIES FROM R27875 PP* R1549 P/DAY* DAY 1: 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

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DAYS 2 - 17: Nice to Amsterdam. See Days 9-24 of European Quest itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals. DAY 18: 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)

BERLIN

Start Barcelona 2017 Oct 25 Oct 27 Nov 3 Nov 8 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 Dec 1 Dec 8 Dec 15 Dec 20 Dec 22 Dec 28 2018 Jan 3 Jan 6 Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 2 Feb 9 Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 2 Mar 9 Mar 16 Mar 23 Mar 30

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Food Fund R pp*

Total Cost R pp*

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

11 13 20 25 27 4 11 18 25 1 6 8 14

25135 25135 24765 24765 24765 24765 24765 24765 24765 25765 25765 25765 25765

3850 3850 3850 3850 3850 3850 3850 3850 3850 3850 3850 3850 3850

28985 28985 28615 28615 28615 28615 28615 28615 28615 29615 29615 29615 29615

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

20 23 29 5 12 19 26 5 12 19 26 2 9 16

25765 25765 25765 24025 24025 24025 24025 24025 24025 24025 24025 24515 24515 24515

3850 3850 3850 3850 3850 3850 3850 3850 3850 3850 3850 3850 3850 3850

29615 29615 29615 27875 27875 27875 27875 27875 27875 27875 27875 28365 28365 28365

Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more * information see p.54. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:15am in Barcelona & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. ◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture – our 25-day European Quest trip. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a horde of other travellers who are already geared up in Contiki’s world-famous exploration mode. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the wolf pack.

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#QUESTTOLONDON

CONTIKI.COM/ QUEST-LONDON

GERMANY Calais BELGIUM

HOW MUCH & WHEN

SALZBURG 1

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Guided City Tour, Pompeii M Walking Tour, Berlin M Canal Cruise, Amsterdam

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

2 AMSTERDAM

FRANCE

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions.

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Private boat through the canals of Venice • See the East Side Gallery in Berlin

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Designed around unique experiences for the culturally curious, In-Depth Explorer is all about getting you to the very heart of a destination by tasting, exploring and unearthing every last little secret. Less time travelling and an itinerary jam-packed with free time means endless opportunities for you to really understand what makes a region tick.

WHO TRAVELS IN-DEPTH EXPLORER? • Those who want to get to know a particular region in detail • Those who are all about food, history, and getting just a little bit lost • Those who want to travel less and explore more

HOTELS From R1500 per day

FREE WIFI ON ALL COACHES* CONTIKI.COM/IN-DEPTH-EXPLORER

CONTIKI. COM/ DEALS

Booking today = Save R180 a week from now to next March (that’s 48 weeks) to travel on a 2017/18 Europe Winter In-Depth Explorer trip. Want to reduce that weekly amount even more? Head to contiki.com/deals for all our latest promotions and money saving shenanigans. *visit contiki.com/freewifi

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Isle of Skye

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS 1 Loch Ness

WHY THIS TRIP? Find out what puts the “Great” in Great Britain as you follow in The Beatles’ steps, hunt for ‘Nessie’ in Scotland & sink Guinness with the best of ‘em in Ireland.

SCOTLAND

WEST 1 HIGHLANDS St Andrews Stirling

2 EDINBURGH

GLASGOW 1 LONDONDERRY 1

Northumberland National Park

Giant’s Causeway Gretna Green

BELFAST 1

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

WALES

1 CORK 1

Places visited Nightstops Optional start/end city 5 World Heritage sites visited

London

16 DAYS · 5 COUNTRIES FROM R28285 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 15

NIGHTS 15 nights twin-share hotel accommodation INCLUDED MEALS 15 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D) INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. ME TIME OPTIONALS M Ghost Walk, York M Castle Experience, Edinburgh M Guinness Storehouse, Dublin

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

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DAY 2: Liverpool to York. Catch the rolling country views through to York. (B,D) Locally guided Beatles Magical Mystery tour Guided walking tour of York See York Minster & Clifford’s Tower M Evening ‘Ghost Walk’

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DAY 3: York to Lake District. This morning we make our way to Cumbria’s gorgeous Lake District. (B) Visit Bowness & see Lake Windermere

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DAY 4: 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

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DAY 5: Edinburgh. Spend a day exploring this friendly & stunning city. (B,D) DAY 6: 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

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DAY 7: Scottish Highlands to West Highlands. See the stunning Isle of Skye, with its moors, mountains & lochs. (B) See the spectacular Eilean Donan Castle Visit seaside town Portree See Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis

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DAY 8: West Highlands to Glasgow. Visit historic Stirling before arriving in lively Glasgow. (B) See Stirling Castle & the William Wallace Monument

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R1768

P/DAY*

George Square & the Glasgow • See City Chambers

DAY 9: Glasgow to Dublin. Ferry to Northern Ireland, travelling through County Meath to Dublin. (B,D) DAY 10: Dublin to Cork. Stop in charming Kilkenny for lunch & an optional bike ride before travelling on to Cork. (B,D) M Jameson’s Whiskey Distillery visit DAY 11: Cork to Galway. Get the chance to kiss the famous Blarney Stone & spot the Cliffs of Moher. (B) Visit the Blarney Stone See the Cliffs of Moher

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DAY 12: Galway. Discover this quintessential Irish town where Gaelic is still spoken on the streets. (B,D) DAY 13: Galway to Londonderry. Time to head north on to the walled city of Londonderry. (B,D) See the 17th century city walls of Londonderry M Locally guided walking tour

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DAY 14: Londonderry to Belfast. Along the coast towards Belfast, making a stop at the iconic Giant’s Causeway. (B) Visit the Giant's Causeway M Titanic Museum visit

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PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R2295 HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWUK Start London

Finish London

Total Cost R pp*

2017 Oct 20 Oct 27 Nov 3 Nov 10 Nov 24 Dec 1 Dec 8 Dec 15 Dec 22 Dec 27 Dec 28

Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan

29895 29895 29159 29159 29159 29159 29159 30635 30635 30635 30635

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4 11 18 25 9 16 23 30 6 11 12

Start London

Finish London

Total Cost R pp*

2017 Dec 31 ■ 2018 Jan 5 Jan 12 Jan 19 Feb 2 Feb 16 Mar 2 Mar 9 Mar 16

Jan 15

30635

Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar

30635 30635 28285 28285 28285 28285 28285 29455

20 27 3 17 3 17 24 31

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 R7665 based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:00am 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 9 & those who have booked the Ireland only section join on Day 9. ● This trip will be in Edinburgh during Hogmanay. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Liverpool. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

ENGLAND & SCOTLAND 9 DAYS FROM

R16525 PP* R1837 P/DAY*

DAY 15: Belfast to Dublin. Return to Dublin where you can enjoy the easy going local hospitality. (B) See Trinity College, Parnell Square & Christ Church Cathedral M Guinness Storehouse visit M Irish dinner & dancing evening

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

DAY 16: Dublin to London. We travel back to London where the trip ends upon arrival. (B)

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

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NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Follow in the footsteps of The Beatles on our locally guided Magical Mystery Tour • Spot ‘Nessie’ on a boat cruise of stunning Loch Ness • Visit Blarney Castle & kiss the famous Blarney Stone

DAY 1: London to Liverpool. Meet up with your Contiki Team & take a London sightseeing tour before travelling to Liverpool. (D)

PP*

IRELAND 8 DAYS FROM

R14935 PP* R1867 P/DAY*

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ITALIAN ESPRESSO WHY THIS TRIP? As full-ﬂavoured and powerful as an espresso, this three-city trip will give you a sweet taste of that intoxicating ‘dolce vita’ lifestyle.

VENICE 2

Verona ITALY

3 FLORENCE Pisa Chianti Region San Gimignano

Apennine Mountains

Places visited 2 ROME Nightstops Vatican City Optional end city Optional start/end city 6 World Heritage sites visited

8 DAYS · 2 COUNTRIES FROM R14615 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 7

NIGHTS 7 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. ME TIME OPTIONALS M La Dolce Vita Dinner, Rome M Nightclub Entry, Florence M Tuscan Evening, Florence

#ITALIANESPRESSO

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Locally guided tour of the Vatican museums • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide • Guided tour of a Tuscan winery with Chianti & antipasto • Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

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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. (D) See Piazza Venezia, the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum

PP*

R1827

P/DAY*

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)

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

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 7: Venice. Meander through the “floating city’s” tight alleyways, grand squares, art-filled palazzos, boutiques, bars & markets. See the amazing Venetian glass, 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 M Burano island cruise & dinner

DAY 3: Rome to Florence. Pass through rural Umbria’s rolling hills & terraced vineyards to Renaissance Florence. (B,D) See St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City

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DAY 4: Florence. Uncover the amazing masterpieces of Michelangelo’s home, Florence where a Local Guide gives you the inside track on the city’s striking buildings & sacred art. 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 Florentine leather craft demonstration M Delicious Tuscan feast with Chianti wine

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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. Please note: Days 1 & 8 (ending in Venice) have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R1185 HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWHI Start Rome 2017 Oct 21 Nov 4 Nov 18 Dec 16 ★ Dec 28 ★● Dec 30 ■

Finish Venice or Rome

Total Cost R pp*

Oct Nov Nov Dec Jan Jan

15445 15065 15065 15825 15825 15825

28 11 25 23 4 6

Start Rome 2018 Jan 13 Mar 3 Mar 17

Finish Venice or Rome

Total Cost R pp*

Jan 20 Mar 10 Mar 24

15825 14615 15065

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 R4909 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.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.54.

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IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

SIMPLY ITALY WHY THIS TRIP? Ever dreamt of exploring every glorious inch of Italy? Now’s your chance. Go in-depth and see it all, from the dramatic Cinque Terre coastline to the ancient Colosseum.

MILAN 1

VENICE 2

Verona Lake Garda

Cinque Terre

ITALIAN RIVIERA 1 Pisa

2 FLORENCE Chianti Region Apennine Mountains

ITALY

Vatican City

12 DAYS · 2 COUNTRIES FROM R19635 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 11

NIGHTS 11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 11 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. ME TIME OPTIONALS M Guided Tour of the ancient city, Pompeii M Lake Garda Cruise, Sirmione M Burano Island Cruise & Dinner, Venice

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

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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,D) See Mt. Vesuvius See St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City Scenic coastal drive to Sorrento

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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 to Renaissance Florence. (B,D) M Pompeii tour DAY 5: Florence. A Local Guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities. Later on, explore at your own pace. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, 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) See Juliet’s House & the Roman Arena in Verona M Venice by night

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R1637

Places visited Nightstops 9 World Heritage sites visited

P/DAY*

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 See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See Venice’s iconic canals & gondolas

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DAY 8: Venice to Milan via Lake Garda. Leave beautiful Venice behind as we head to the Italian fashion capital, Milan. (B) Visit Sirmione on Lake Garda

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Mt. Vesuvius

Pompeii

2 SORRENTO Isle of Capri

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R1595 HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWSY Start Rome

Finish Rome

Total Cost R pp*

2017 Oct 22 Oct 29 Nov 26 Dec 10 ★ Dec 21 ★● Dec 28 ★■

Nov Nov Dec Dec Jan Jan

20755 20755 20245 20245 21275 21275

2 9 7 21 1 8

Start Rome

Finish Rome

Total Cost R pp*

2018 Jan 7 Jan 28 Mar 11

Jan 18 Feb 8 Mar 22

21275 19635 20245

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 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

Single room supplement of R7445 based on twin-share trip price.

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 Local wine tasting in the Chianti region See Piazza Venezia, the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum

For more ways to save see p.9.

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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) M Guided tour of the Colosseum & Roman Forum

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Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.54.

DAY 12: Depart Rome. The trip ends after breakfast & it’s time to swap email addresses & say “arrivederci” to your new friends. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 12 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

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NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Special access Rome sightseeing tour • Enjoy a glass of Prosecco overlooking the Bay of Naples • Guided tour of a Tuscan winery with Chianti & antipasto

DAY 1: Arrive Rome. Check in to your hotel & this afternoon meet your Trip Manager & get to know your fellow Contiki travellers. (D)

PP*

3 ROME

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SPANISH SPREE WHY THIS TRIP? Dive deep into Spanish life as you loop your way across the country. Expect non-stop ﬁestas, ﬂowing sangria and all the tapas you can dream of… BILBAO 1

San Sebastian

1 PAMPLONA Zaragoza

2 BARCELONA

Segovia SPAIN

MADRID 3 Toledo

1 VALENCIA

CORDOBA 1 SEVILLE 2

2 GRANADA Gibraltar

Places visited Nightstops 7 World Heritage sites visited

14 DAYS · 2 COUNTRIES FROM R20999 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 13

NIGHTS 13 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 13 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D) INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. ME TIME OPTIONALS M Visit the Valley of the Fallen, Madrid M Locally Guided Bike Tour, Barcelona

#SPANISHSPREE

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Explore the Palace of the Spanish Royal Family on our locally guided tour in Madrid • Locally guided tour of Granada’s Alhambra Palace • Learn about the history of Spanish culture & architecture at the Mosque of the Caliphs in Cordoba FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

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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. (D)

PP*

R1500

P/DAY*

DAY 8: Valencia to Granada. Continue west as we make our way to the once Moorish city of Granada. (B)

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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 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 10: Granada to Seville. Wind along the Costa del Sol & see the Sierra Nevada mountains. Stop in Gibraltar before arriving in Seville. (B,D) Scenic drive past Marbella & Malaga M Tour to top of Gibraltar

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 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,D) 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) M Valencia cooking school

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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) 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

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R1705 HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWEH Start Madrid

Finish Madrid

Total Cost R pp*

2017 Oct 16 Oct 30 Nov 20 Dec 23 Dec 27 ●

Oct Nov Dec Jan Jan

22205 22205 21665 22765 22765

29 12 3 5 9

Start Madrid

Finish Madrid

Total Cost R pp*

2018 Jan 3 Feb 12 Mar 19

Jan 16 Feb 25 Apr 1

22765 20999 21665

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 R7965 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 Barcelona. For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.54. This trip is part of the epic Iberian Peninsula & Morocco adventure, so when you leave Madrid you’ll be waving goodbye to your group as they depart for some of your new pals as they continue on with this separate journey.

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

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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.

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IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

IBERIAN PENINSULA & MOROCCO WHY THIS TRIP? Take your time exploring the best bits of Spain before plunging into Moroccan life and winding up in the vibrant streets of Lisbon.

San Sebastian

BILBAO 1

Pyrenees Mountains

1 PAMPLONA Zaragoza

Segovia

2 BARCELONA

MADRID 3

SPAIN

PORTUGAL

VALENCIA 1 2 LISBON GRANADA 2

SEVILLE 2 Tarifa

TANGIER 1 ATLANTIC OCEAN

Rabat Casablanca

Algeciras Gibraltar

2 FEZ MOROCCO 1

2 MARRAKECH

Places visited Nightstops 10 World Heritage sites visited

20 DAYS · 4 COUNTRIES FROM R32095 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 19

NIGHTS 19 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 19 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D) INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. ME TIME OPTIONALS M Visit the Valley of the Fallen, Madrid M Welcome to Morocco Dinner & Show, Fez M Portuguese Feast, Lisbon

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

MARRAKECH

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haggle for a beautiful Moroccan carpet! (B) See the Royal Palace, the Medina & the local markets Visit the cooperative of handmade carpets 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) See Koutoubia Mosque & bustling Jamaa el-Fna Square 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) See the Hassan 2nd Mosque in Casablanca See the Hassan Tower & King’s Palace in Rabat See the Kasbah & admire the panoramic view DAY 15: Tangier to Seville. Stop off at Gibraltar en route to Seville, known for its heritage of art, dance & culture. (B,D) M Tour to top of Gibraltar DAY 16: Seville. Enjoy your time in sunny Seville, soaked in history, oldworld 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,D) DAY 18: Lisbon. Discover the cultural treasures & historical sites. Tonight enjoy a

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R2605 HOW MUCH & WHEN

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Finish Madrid

Total Cost R pp*

2017 Oct 16 Oct 30 Nov 20 Dec 23 Dec 27 ●

Nov Nov Dec Jan Jan

33925 33925 33095 34765 34765

4 18 9 11 15

Start Madrid

Finish Madrid

Total Cost R pp*

2018 Jan 3 Feb 12 Mar 19

Jan 22 Mar 3 Apr 7

34765 32095 33085

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Start Madrid

Triple-share reduction of 5% 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 Barcelona.

night of partying or relax watching the sunset. (B) See the Castelo de São Jorge, the Praça do Comércio & Rossio & Praça da Figueira. M Traditional Portuguese feast DAY 19: Lisbon to Madrid. Return to Madrid & your final night on the town! (B) M Traditional Madridleños dinner DAY 20: Depart Madrid. Your trip ends after breakfast. (B)

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#IBERIAANDMOROCCO

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Explore the Palace of the Spanish Royal Family on our locally guided tour • Guided local tour & visit the Bahia Palace • Guided local tour of the Medina of Fez & the city of Marrakech

DAY 1: Arrive Madrid. Check in to your hotel & explore the country’s capital. (D) 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,D) 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) M Valencia cooking school 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) Scenic drive past Marbella, Malaga & the Rif Mountains DAY 11: Fez. See the magnificent Royal Palace, tour the walls of the Medina or

PP*

MOROCCO 5 DAYS FROM

R8349

PP*

R1670

P/DAY*

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

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NIGHTS 14 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 14 breakfasts (B), 7 dinners (D)

SPAIN

#SPAINMORROCCOPORTUGAL

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ SPAINMOROCCO-PORTUGAL

WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWMP

2 LISBON SEVILLE 2

2 GRANADA Algeciras Gibraltar

Tarifa

TANGIER 1 2 FEZ

Rabat

MOROCCO

Places visited Nightstops 9 World Heritage sites visited

drive past Marbella, Malaga & • Scenic the Rif Mountains

DAY 6: Fez. See the magnificent Royal Palace, tour the walls of the fascinating Medina of Fez or haggle for Moroccan treats! (B) M Moroccan dinner with belly dancing show DAY 7: Fez to Marrakech. Head southwards to Marrakech as you travel past the famous Atlas Mountains. (B,D) DAY 8: Marrakech. A full day to enjoy this vibrant city & soak up the history. (B) See Koutoubia Mosque & bustling Jamaa el-Fna Square DAY 9: Marrakech to Tangier. Hit the road to Tangier taking in Casablanca &

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DAY 3: Madrid to Granada. Take in the beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains before arrving in Granada. (B) DAY 4: Granada . Experience the lively culture & sample some tapas. (B,D) DAY 5: Granada to Fez. Travel across the Strait of Gibraltar to the Medieval capital of Morocco, Fez. See the stunning views of the Rif Mountains en route. (B,D)

Total Cost R pp*

2017 Oct 21 Nov 4 Nov 25 Dec 28 ●

Nov Nov Dec Jan

24185 23589 23589 24785

4 18 9 11

Start Madrid

Finish Madrid

Total Cost R pp*

2018 Jan 1 Jan 8 Feb 17 Mar 24

Jan Jan Mar Apr

24785 24785 22879 23585

15 22 3 7

● Spend New Year’s Eve in Granada. What’s better than new friends? More new friends! This trip joins up with travellers from our epic Iberian Peninsula & Morocco trip so prepare for even more fun times.

15 DAYS · 4 COUNTRIES FROM R22879 PP* R1526 P/DAY* DAY 1: Start Madrid. Check in to your hotel & explore the capital. (D) DAY 2: Madrid. Explore the artistic centre, culinary delights & the night life hotspots. (B) See the Royal Palace, Gran Via, the Puerta del Sol & Plaza de España

Finish Madrid

(either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of R8675 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

2 MARRAKECH

Start Madrid

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

Casablanca

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Welcome to Morocco Dinner & Show, Fez M Marrakech By Night, Marrakech M Locally Guided Tour of Seville’s famous sights

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

HOW MUCH & WHEN

PORTUGAL

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions.

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Locally guided tour of Granada’s Alhambra Palace • Guided local tour of the Medina of Fez • Guided local tour & visit the Bahia Palace in Marrakech

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R1855

3 MADRID

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Rabat. (B,D) DAY 10: Tangier to Seville. Stop off at Gibraltar en route to Seville, known for its heritage of art, dance & culture. (B,D) M Tour to top of Gibraltar DAY 11: Seville. Enjoy your time in sunny Seville. (B) See the Cathedral, Alcazar & Plaza d’España DAY 12: Seville to Lisbon. Tour the picturesque city & see beautiiful Gothic cathedrals. (B,D) DAY 13: Lisbon. Discover the cultural treasures & historical sites. (B) DAY 14: Lisbon to Madrid. Return to Madrid for a night on the town! (B) M Traditional Madridleños dinner DAY 15: End Madrid. Your trip ends after breakfast. (B)

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

EGYPT

ILE EN TH

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

2 CAIRO

INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D)

EZ SU OF LF GU

HOW MUCH & WHEN Giza Sakkara

1 HURGHADA 1 LUXOR

Esna

1 EDFU

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions.

Places visited Nightstops 3 World Heritage sites visited

WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WTEG Start Cairo

Finish Cairo

Total Cost R pp*

2017 Oct 21 Nov 4 Nov 18 Dec 2 Dec 23 Dec 30 ●

Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Jan

17365 17105 17105 17105 17625 17625

28 11 25 9 30 6

Start Cairo

Finish Cairo

Total Cost R pp*

2018 Jan 13 Jan 27 Feb 10 Feb 24 Mar 10

Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar

17625 16595 16595 16595 16595

20 3 17 3 17

Kom Ombo

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.

1 ASWAN

Single room supplement of R5135 based on twin-share trip price.

LAKE NASSER

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. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Aswan.

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Visit the Unﬁnished Obelisk & High Dam, Aswan M Visit the Temple of Horus, Edfu

#CONTIKIEGYPT

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Locally guided tours of the Egyptian Museum & the Pyramids of Giza • Tour the Valley of the Kings with a local Egyptian expert

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ EGYPT

8 DAYS · 1 COUNTRY FROM R16595 PP* R2075 P/DAY* hit beachside Hurghada. (B)

DAY 1: Arrive Cairo. Check in to the hotel, explore the city & meet Trip Manager & fellow travellers. DAY 2: Cairo to Aswan. Step back into ancient Egypt with a Local Guide tour. Gaze in awe at 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. Opt to take a tour of Aswan, ride on a traditional felucca sailboat or explore the souk. (B,L,D)

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DAY 4: Nile Cruise - Aswan to Edfu. An optional visit to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel followed by cruising 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 DAY 5: Nile Cruise - Edfu to Luxor. Wind through Edfu to the Temple of Horus the Avenger. Later, we set sail up the Nile to Luxor & walk along the ancient Avenue of the Sphinxes. (B,L,D) DAY 6: Luxor to Hurghada . See the famous monuments around Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings before we

the the Colossos of Memnon •M See Guided visit of the Temple of Karnak

DAY 7: Hurghada to Cairo. Today it’s back to Cairo for some last minute shopping & 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.

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

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5–11 DAYS

Long lie-ins, lazy lunches and afternoons spent doing whatever you damn well please – that’s what Easy Pace is all about. A minimum of 2-3 nights in every destination means more time to really take it slow, people watch with a coffee from your balcony and plan your next move. After all, this really is about you doing Europe your way.

WHO TRAVELS EASY PACE? •

Those who want to do Europe at their own pace

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Those who want to spend longer in each destination, with 2-3 nights stays a minimum

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Those who want even more free time to DIY their travel experiences

HOTELS From R1544 per day

FREE WIFI ON ALL COACHES* CONTIKI.COM/EASY-PACE

CONTIKI. COM/ DEALS

Booking today = Save R203 a week from now to next March (that’s 48 weeks) to travel on a 2017/18 Europe Winter Easy Pace trip. Want to reduce that weekly amount even more? Head to contiki.com/deals for all our latest promotions and money saving shenanigans. *visit contiki.com/freewifi

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LONDON & PARIS WHY THIS TRIP? A tale of two cities that will see you falling in love with each for entirely different reasons. Which one will steal your heart entirely? We’ll leave you to decide…

NETHERLANDS ENGLAND

2 AMSTERDAM

LONDON 3 Dover ENGLISH CHANNEL

Calais

BELGIUM

Valley of the Somme

PARIS 3

Versailles

FRANCE

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city 4 World Heritage sites visited

ITALY

3 ROME

7 DAYS · 2 COUNTRIES FROM R13659 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 6

NIGHTS 6 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 6 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. ME TIME OPTIONALS M Cabaret Show & Dinner, Paris

#LONDONANDPARIS

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Experience a famous West End musical in London • Locally guided “Jack the Ripper” tour • See Paris from the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower • Guided tour of King Louis XIV’s Palace of Versailles

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 includes Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben & Buckingham Palace

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DAYS 2 - 3: London. Get set for a couple of action-packed 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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PP*

R1952

P/DAY*

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 & magical 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 & dinner

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

PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R1109 HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWGE Start London 2017 Oct 21 Nov 4 Nov 18 Dec 2 Dec 16 Dec 27 Dec 30

Finish Paris

Oct Nov Nov ★ Dec ★ Dec ★● Jan ★■ Jan

27 10 24 8 22 2 5

Total Cost R pp* 14435 14085 14085 14085 14795 14795 14795

Start London

Finish Paris

Total Cost R pp*

2018 Jan 6 Jan 20 Feb 17 Mar 17

Jan Jan Feb Mar

14795 13659 13659 14085

12 26 23 23

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 R3699 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.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.54.

PARIS

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

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+ PARIS EXTENSION PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R1330

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

HOW MUCH & WHEN

INCLUDED MEALS 8 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

Start London

6 World Heritage sites visited

PARIS

9 DAYS · 2 COUNTRIES FROM R16415 PP* R1824 P/DAY* INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ LONDON-PARIS-PLUS

DAYS 1 - 6: London to Paris. Refer to London & Paris itinerary & sightseeing on p.44. 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.

LONDON & PARIS

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

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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.

Finish Paris

2017 Oct 21 Nov 4 Nov 18 Dec 2 Dec 16 Dec 27 Dec 30

Oct Nov Nov ★ Dec ★ Dec ★● Jan ★■ Jan

29 12 26 10 24 4 7

Total Cost R pp* 17345 16925 16925 16925 17775 17775 17775

Start London

Finish Paris

Total Cost R pp*

2018 Jan 6 Jan 20 Feb 17 Mar 17

Jan Jan Feb Mar

17775 16415 16415 16925

14 28 25 25

EASY PACE

WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWGP NIGHTS 8 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

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 R4445 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.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.54.

+ AMSTERDAM EXTENSION PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R1370

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWGA

NIGHTS 8 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

Start London

INCLUDED MEALS 8 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

2017 Oct 21 Nov 4 Nov 18 Dec 2 Dec 16 Dec 27 Dec 30

INCLUSIONS Train to Amsterdam & transfer to hotel See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ LONDON-AMSTERDAM

6 World Heritage sites visited

AMSTERDAM

9 DAYS · 4 COUNTRIES FROM R16879 PP* R1876 P/DAY* DAYS 1 - 6: London to Paris. Refer to London & Paris itinerary & sightseeing on p.44. DAYS 7 - 8: Paris to Amsterdam. Hop on the high-speed train & head to the Netherlands’ free-wheeling, vibrant capital city, Amsterdam. Check out the museums, cool cafés & notoriously fun nightclubs. Grab a bike & hit the streets to explore like the locals. (B)(B)

LONDON & PARIS

to station & train to Amsterdam • Transfer to Amsterdam hotel • Transfer • 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.

Finish Total Ams’dam Cost R pp* Oct Nov Nov ★ Dec ★ Dec ★● Jan ★■ Jan

29 12 26 10 24 4 7

Start London 2018 Jan 6 Jan 20 Feb 17 Mar 17

17839 17405 17405 17405 18285 18285 18285

Finish Total Ams’dam Cost R pp* Jan Jan Feb Mar

14 28 25 25

18285 16879 16879 17405

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 R4575 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. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.54.

+ ROME EXTENSION PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R1455

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWGR Start London

INCLUDED MEALS 9 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

2017 Oct 21 Nov 4 Nov 18 Dec 2 Dec 16 Dec 27 Dec 30

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. Flight to Rome & transfer to hotel FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ LONDON-PARIS-ROME

ROME

6 World Heritage sites visited

10 DAYS · 3 COUNTRIES FROM R20655 DAYS 1 - 6: London to Paris. Refer to London & Paris itinerary & sightseeing on p.44. 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

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PP*

R2066

P/DAY*

DAYS 8 - 9: Rome. Use your Metro pass to get out & see the ancient sights of the “Eternal City”, from the Vatican to the Colosseum. Hit the shops for some sophisticated Italian fashion & gorge on delicious gelato. (B)(B) DAY 10: Depart Rome. The trip ends after breakfast & it’s time to swap email addresses & say “arrivederci” to your new friends. (B)

Finish Rome

Oct Nov Nov ★ Dec ★ Dec ★● Jan ★■ Jan

30 13 27 11 25 5 8

Total Cost R pp* 21835 21295 21295 21295 22375 22375 22375

Start London

Finish Rome

Total Cost R pp*

2018 Jan 6 Jan 20 Feb 17 Mar 17

Jan Jan Feb Mar

22375 20655 20655 21295

15 29 26 26

All prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, * we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge. Single room supplement of R5595 based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 5:00pm in London & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in London. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

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.

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NIGHTS 9 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWVB

NIGHTS 4 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 4 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

Start Vienna 2017 Oct 27 Nov 3 Nov 10 Dec 1 ★ Dec 15 ★ Dec 23 ★

SLOVAKIA

VIENNA 2

Bratislava

2 BUDAPEST

AUSTRIA

HUNGARY

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. 1

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Past & Present Tour, Budapest

Finish Total Budapest Cost R pp* Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec

31 7 14 5 19 27

9969 9725 9725 9725 10215 10215

Start Vienna 2018 Jan 2 Jan 5 Jan 10 Jan 19 Feb 16 Mar 10 Mar 24

Finish Total Budapest Cost R pp* Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

6 9 14 23 20 14 28

10215 10215 10215 9435 9435 9435 9725

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

Places visited Nightstops 3 World Heritage sites visited

(either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of R2555 based on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price.

5 DAYS · 3 COUNTRIES FROM R9435PP* R1887 P/DAY*

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

#VIENNABUDAPEST

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Driving tour of the elegant Ringstrasse Vienna • Visit Budapest Fisherman’s Bastion for amazing views of the Danube & the city FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ VIENNA-BUDAPEST

★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

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. (D)

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

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 A Royal Night Out

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,D) Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace, the Church of St. Matthias, the Chain Bridge & Fisherman’s Bastion

Note: This trip is part of a bigger picture - our 11 day Berlin to Budapest trip. When you jump aboard this trip, you’ll be joining a horde of other travellers who are already geared up in Contiki’s world-famous exploration mode. Wait until you see the warm welcome you’ll receive as a new addition to the wolf pack.

DAY 3: Vienna to Budapest. Hit up three capital cities today! From Vienna to Bratislava, Slovakia & then on to the lively

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

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

For more ways to save see p.9.

For travel insurance see p.54.

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BERLIN & PRAGUE PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R970

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWBP

BERLIN 3

NIGHTS 6 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

Start Berlin

GERMANY Dresden

INCLUDED MEALS 6 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D)

PRAGUE 3

2017 Oct 21 Oct 28 Nov 4 Nov 25 Dec 9 Dec 17 Dec 27 Dec 30

CZECH REP

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions.

#BERLINPRAGUE

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ BERLIN-PRAGUE

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

27 3 10 1 15 23 2 5

Total Cost R pp* 12655 12655 12345 12345 12345 12965 12965 12965

Start Berlin

Finish Prague

Total Cost R pp*

2018 Jan 4 Jan 13 Feb 10 Mar 4 Mar 18

Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

12965 12965 11975 11975 12339

10 19 16 10 24

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 1

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Tastes of Berlin, Berlin M Nuclear Bunker Tour, Prague NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Dinner in West Berlin • See Prague’s Charles Bridge, St. Vitus’ Cathedral & much more on our walking tour • Taverna dinner in Prague

Finish Prague

(either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of R3245 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.

Places visited Nightstops 2 World Heritage sites visited

7 DAYS · 2 COUNTRIES FROM R11975 PP* R1711 P/DAY*

● Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. ■ 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. At 5:00pm, meet your Trip Manager & fellow Contiki travellers for dinner. (D)

• •

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 price

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

★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. Note: This trip is part of a wider adventure. When you start your trip you may have a little internal giggle that some travellers have seemingly overpacked. In fact, these guys are part of a trip that extends longer than yours, so when you head home they’ll be continuing the Contiki journey. Why not join them & book the Berlin to Budapest trip?

M Locally guided historical walking tour of the city

•

beer & Bohemian crystal beads. (B)(B,D) See Hradčany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square 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.

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BERLIN & PRAGUE + VIENNA PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R1205

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

HOW MUCH & WHEN

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

Start Berlin

BERLIN 3

2017 Oct 21 Oct 28 Nov 4 Nov 25 Dec 9 Dec 17 Dec 27 Dec 30

GERMANY Dresden

PRAGUE 3 Kutná Hora CZECH REP

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions. ME TIME OPTIONALS M Tastes of Berlin, Berlin M Historical Walking Tour, Berlin M Nuclear Bunker Tour, Prague

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ BERLIN-VIENNA

15719 15719 15335 15335 15335 16105 16105 16105

29 5 12 3 17 25 4 7

Start Berlin

Finish Vienna

Total Cost R pp*

2018 Jan 4 Jan 13 Feb 10 Mar 4 Mar 18

Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

16105 16105 14875 14875 15335

12 21 18 12 26

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

AUSTRIA

(either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of R4029 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.

9 DAYS · 3 COUNTRIES

FROM

DAY 1: Arrive Berlin. Check in to your hotel & the afternoon is yours to explore Germany’s uber-cool capital city before meeting your Trip Manager & fellow Contiki travellers over dinner. (D)

R14875

PP*

R1653

DAY 4: Berlin to Prague. Bite into some bratwurst washed down with a stein of German beer in Dresden. Then it’s off south to Prague. (B) Visit the city destroyed in World War II & known as the ‘Florence of the North’ 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 price beer. (B)(B,D) See Hradčany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus & Charles Bridge Visit the Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock M Nuclear bunker tour

• •

DAYS 2 - 3: Berlin. Take in the intoxicating mix of old & new in this ever-changing city. (B)(B) Visit the moving Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial See the Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate & Reichstag building Take in commemorative artwork & the Berlin Wall See the Berlin Wall & Checkpoint Charlie M Locally guided historical walking tour

• • • •

■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin.

P /DAY*

• •

DAY 7: Prague to Vienna. See the Sedlec Ossuary (bone church) before heading south to Vienna. (B,D) See the Hofburg Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral & the State Opera House DAY 8: Vienna. Wander through this picture book city & it’s lively cafés, parks & incredible architecture. (B) M A Royal Night Out 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.

#BERLINPRAGUEVIENNA

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Dinner in West Berlin • See Prague’s Charles Bridge, St. Vitus’ Cathedral & more on our guided walking tour • Taverna dinner in Prague

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

Total Cost R pp*

VIENNA 2

Places visited Nightstops 5 World Heritage sites visited

Finish Vienna

EASY PACE

WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWBV NIGHTS 8 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

BERLIN TO BUDAPEST PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO R1379

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWIT

NIGHTS 10 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

GERMANY

INCLUDED MEALS 10 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)

Kutná Hora

SLOVAKIA

AUSTRIA

Bratislava

2 BUDAPEST

11 DAYS · 5 COUNTRIES FROM R16975 PP* R1544 P/DAY*

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 Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Brandenburg Gate & historic Reichstag See the site of Checkpoint Charlie & the Berlin Wall M Locally guided historical walking tour of the city

• • •

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

•

17945 17945 17505 17505 17505 18389 18389 18389

31 7 14 5 19 27 6 9

2018 Jan 4 Jan 13 Feb 10 Mar 4 Mar 18

Finish Total Budapest Cost R pp* Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

14 23 20 14 28

18389 18389 16975 16975 17505

(either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of R4599 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.

Places visited Nightstops 6 World Heritage sites visited

DAY 1: Arrive Berlin. Check in to your hotel & then time to explore. (D)

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

Start Berlin

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

HUNGARY

Finish Total Budapest Cost R pp*

DAYS 5 - 6: Prague. Snake through this medieval city to discover Gothic architecture & bargain price beer. (B)(B,D) See Hradčany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square M Nuclear bunker tour

M A Royal Night Out

DAY 7: Prague to Vienna. Chance to see the Sedlec Ossuary (bone church) before heading south to Vienna. (B,D) See the Hofburg Palace & the State Opera House Scenic drive along the historic ring road in Vienna

DAY 10: Budapest . Today explore the history of this fascinating city. Later, enjoy an amazing dinner & a river cruise. (B,D) Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace, the Chain Bridge & Fisherman’s Bastion

•

• •

DAY 8: Vienna. Spend the day experiencing the music, parks, architecture & of course, strudel! (B)

DAY 9: Vienna to Budapest. Hit up three capital cities today! From Vienna to Bratislava & then on to Budapest. (B) Visit Bratislava’s historic old town See St. Martin’s Cathedral, & Michael’s Gate with its Baroque tower

•• •

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.

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#BERLINTOBUDAPEST

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ BERLIN-BUDAPEST

CZECH REP

VIENNA 2

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Tastes of Berlin, Berlin M Traditional Czech Evening, Prague M Past & Present Tour, Budapest

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

2017 Oct 21 Oct 28 Nov 4 Nov 25 Dec 9 Dec 17 Dec 27 Dec 30

Dresden

3 PRAGUE

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions.

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Dinner in West Berlin • See Prague’s Charles Bridge, St Vitus’ Cathedral & more on a locally guided walking tour • Dine at our favourite taverna in Prague

Start Berlin

BERLIN 3

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4–16 DAYS

Cheaper prices, fewer queues, skiing and snowboarding adventures and the opportunity to see destinations in an entirely new way. Yeah, you could say Europe Winter has a few things going for it. Travelling off peak in Autumn, Winter and Spring is pretty much a continuous stream of dreamy moments, like those crisp Autumn mornings, the ﬁrst footprints in the freshly fallen snow, or nailing a black run for the very ﬁrst time. The memories are there for making, so make them.

WHO TRAVELS WINTER & SKI? • Those who are looking for a new take on Europe • Those who are after the ultimate skiing or snowboarding experience • Those who want to see snow for the very first time

HOTELS From R1173 per day

FREE WIFI ON ALL COACHES* CONTIKI.COM/WINTER-SKI

CONTIKI. COM/ DEALS

Booking today = Save R261 a week from now to December (that’s 36 weeks) to travel on a 2017/18 Europe Winter, Winter & Ski trip. Want to reduce that weekly amount even more? Head to contiki.com/deals for all our latest promotions and money saving shenanigans. *visit contiki.com/freewifi

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ICELAND WINTER

WHY THIS TRIP? Extraterrestrial landscapes, geothermal pools, one killer cosmopolitan city and, oh yeah, hunting for the Northern Lights. Does this trip live up to the hype? You betcha.

ICELAND

3 REYKJAVIK Blue Lagoon

Places visited Nightstops

4 DAYS · 1 COUNTRY FROM R12530 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 3

NIGHTS 3 nights single or twin-share hotel accommodation

INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D)

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. Tonight there’s a chance to see the Northern Lights on our guided trip. (D) Orientation of the city & its nightlife Northern Lights adventure with a Local Guide

• •

DAY 2: 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,

PP*

R3133

P/DAY*

tumbling waterfalls & ancient volcanic landscape. (B) M Golden Circle tour

DAY 3: 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 we’ll enjoy the nightlife & end your Icelandic adventure in style. (B) Blue Lagoon hot springs

•

DAY 4: Reykjavik. Say farewell to your new travel buddies, as the trip finishes after breakfast. (B)

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2017/18 CODE: WWIC Start Reykjavik 2017 Oct 26 ✝ Nov 16 Nov 30 Dec 14 Dec 23 ✚

Finish Total Reykjavik Cost R pp* Oct Nov Dec Dec Dec

29 19 3 17 26

14185 12899 12899 12899 16010

Start Reykjavik 2018 Jan 4 ✚ Jan 18 ✚ Feb 8 Feb 22 Mar 8

Finish Total Reykjavik Cost R pp* Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar

7 21 11 25 11

16010 16010 12530 12530 12530

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 R3520. ✚ Single room supplement of R4045. Single room supplement of R3520.

ICELAND

Trip starts 4:00pm in Reykjavik & ends approx. 8:00am in Reykjavik.

INCLUSIONS See p.54 for more info on our standard inclusions.

For more ways to save see p.9. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.54.

ME TIME OPTIONALS M Buggy Adventure M Caving M Horse Riding

Airport transfers are not included but can be arranged at an extra charge. Please contact Contiki or your travel agent for details on how to book these.

#CONTIKIICELAND

NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Enjoy the Blue Lagoon hot Springs • Northern Lights adventure with a Local Guide

THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

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CONTIKI.COM/ICELAND

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SKI PLUS

SKI OR BOARD AUSTRIA COACH FROM LONDON 8/15 NIGHTS · 1 COUNTRY FROM R9825PP* R1229 P/DAY*

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 8/15

NIGHT 7/14 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation, and 1 night on the coach from London

7/14

INCLUDED MEAL Breakfast daily (B)

13274 10815 13274 10815 13274 10815

2018 Jan 5 Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 2 Feb 9 Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 2

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

12284 12284 12284 12284 12284 12284 12284 12284 12284

9825 9825 9825 9825 9825 9825 9825 9825 9825

2018 Jan 5 Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 2 Feb 9 Feb 16 Feb 23

Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

20 27 3 10 17 24 3 10

21990 21990 21990 21990 21990 21990 21990 21990

17595 17595 17595 17595 17595 17595 17595 17595

#AUSTRIASKI

Prices are per person, triple share & don’t include * Important: airfares. Single supp: 1 week add: R6145, 2 weeks add: R11005. Twin-share supp: 1 week add: R2459. 2 weeks add: R4395.

BOOK A WINTER EUROPE TRIP AT THE SAME TIME AS A 2-WEEK SKI TRIP & SAVE UP TO R300. SEE P.9.

HOPFGARTEN

SKI OR BOARD AUSTRIA MEET US THERE 7/14 NIGHTS · 1 COUNTRY FROM R9395 PP* R1343 P/DAY*

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

HOW MUCH & WHEN CODE: CPC7SW

CODE: CP14SW

7 Nights (6 days ski) 14 Nights (13 days ski) Finish Twin Triple Start Finish Twin Triple Start Hopfgarten Hopfgarten R pp* R pp* Hopfgarten Hopfgarten R pp* R pp*

NIGHTS 7/14 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

2017 Dec 16 Dec 23 Dec 30 2018 Jan 6 Jan 13 Jan 20 Jan 27 Feb 3 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24 Mar 3

INCLUDED MEALS Breakfast daily (B)

#AUSTRIASKI

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

Dec 23 Dec 30 Jan 6

12844 10385 12844 10385 12844 10385

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

11854 11854 11854 11854 11854 11854 11854 11854 11854

9395 9395 9395 9395 9395 9395 9395 9395 9395

2017 Dec 16 Dec 23 Dec 30 2018 Jan 6 Jan 13 Jan 20 Jan 27 Feb 3 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24

Dec 30 23330 18935 Jan 6 23330 18935 Jan 13 23330 18935 Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

20 27 3 10 17 24 3 10

21560 21560 21560 21560 21560 21560 21560 21560

17165 17165 17165 17165 17165 17165 17165 17165

Note: Ski Only trips start in Hopfgarten on Saturdays. Check-in starts 2:00pm & check-out is at 9:00am. Prices are per person, triple share & don’t include * Important: airfares. Single supp: 1 week add: R6145, 2 weeks add: R11005. Twin-share supp: 1 week add: R2459. 2 weeks add: R4395. Half board supp: 5 nights add: R929. 10 nights add: R1859.

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

CONTIKI.COM/SKI

Dec 23 Dec 30 Jan 6

Half board supp: 5 nights add: R929. 10 nights add: R1859.

CONTIKI.COM/SKI

7/14

2017 Dec 15 Dec 22 Dec 29

15 Nights (13 days ski) Start Finish Twin Triple London London R pp* R pp* 2017 Dec 15 Dec 30 23760 19365 Dec 22 Jan 6 23760 19365 Dec 29 Jan 13 23760 19365

Note: Ski Plus trips include transfers from London. Trip starts 7:00pm in London on Fridays & ends approx 10:00pm in London on Saturdays.

FREE WIFI Available on all Contiki coaches

7/14

CODE: C15SWBIT

8 Nights (6 days ski) Start Finish Twin Triple London London R pp* R pp*

INCLUSION 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)

SKI ONLY

HOW MUCH & WHEN CODE: C8SWBIT

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 R300 OFF THE COST OF THE SKI TRIP. SEE P.9.

HOPFGARTEN

FEATURES

SKI ESSENTIALS

• 77 REFRESHMENT STOPS • 15 CABLE CARS NUMBER OF NIGHTS

SKI PASS

EQUIPMENT HIRE

SKI & SNOWBOARD LESSONS

7/8

R4220

R949

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

(6 DAYS SKI)

14/15 (13 DAYS SKI)

R7240

R1710

• 18 CHAIR LIFTS • 18 DETACHABLE CHAIR LIFTS • 19 DRAG LIFTS & 20 PRACTICE LIFTS

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8 TRIPS FROM

3–5 DAYS

SHORT TRIPS & FESTIVALS

Sometimes the best things come in small packages. Case in point – our Short Trips & Festivals. Offering once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to experience some of Europe’s most revered cultural events in their natural habitat (St Paddy’s Day in Ireland anyone?) Not to mention the chance to spend Christmas and New Year somewhere far more glamorous than home, these trips are all about putting fun and No Regrets moments centre stage.

WHO TRAVELS SHORT TRIPS & FESTIVALS? • Those who want to spend a few days exploring the city in detail • Those who want to see in the New Year some place extraordinary • Those who want a Christmas experience that gives them tingles

HOTELS From R759 per day

FREE WIFI ON ALL COACHES* CONTIKI.COM/FESTIVALS-SHORT-STAYS

CONTIKI. COM/ DEALS

Booking today = Save R160 a week from now to December (that’s 36 weeks) to travel on a 2017/18 Europe Winter Short Trip or Festival. Want to reduce that weekly amount even more? Head to contiki.com/deals for all our latest promotions and money saving shenanigans. *visit contiki.com/freewifi

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LONDON EXPLORER

3 OR 5 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM R3925 PP/R1309 P/DAY CONTIKI.COM/LONDON-EXPLORER

LONDON STAY LONGER

STAY LONGER AT THE BEGINNING OR END OF YOUR TRIP

1 COUNTRY FROM R759 PP CONTIKI.COM/STAY-LONGER

ROYAL NATIONAL: 2 NTS M3LPR, 4 NTS M3LPR IMPERIAL HOTEL: 2 NTS M3LPI, 4 NTSM5LPI

CHRISTMAS IN AMSTERDAM START & END IN LONDON OR AMSTERDAM

4 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM R5740 PP/R1435 P/DAY CONTIKI.COM/AMSTERDAM-CHRISTMAS CODE: WAXM #AMSTERDAMCHRISTMAS

CHRISTMAS IN PARIS START & END IN LONDON OR PARIS

4 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM R6579 PP/R1645 P/DAY CONTIKI.COM/PARIS-CHRISTMAS CODE: WPXM #PARISCHRISTMAS

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NEW YEAR IN AMSTERDAM START & END IN LONDON OR AMSTERDAM

NEW YEAR IN PARIS START & END IN LONDON OR PARIS

SHORT TRIPS

4 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM R6389 PP/R1598 P/DAY CONTIKI.COM/AMSTERDAM CODE: WANY #CONTIKINYEAMSTERDAM

ST. PATRICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY START LONDON OR DUBLIN

4 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM R12355 PP/R3089 P/DAY CONTIKI.COM/DUBLIN CODE: WWPH #CONTIKISTPATRICKSDAY

4 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM R7120 PP/R1780 P/DAY CONTIKI.COM/PARIS CODE: WPNY #CONTIKINYEPARIS

HOGMANAY

START & END IN LONDON OR EDINBURGH

4 OR 5 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM R7135 PP/R1784 P/DAY CONTIKI.COM/HOGMANAY CODE: WWHG/WWHO #CONTIKIHOGMANAY

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GOT A QUESTION? Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know: WHAT’S INCLUDED?

TRIPS WITHIN TRIPS

• Coach, train, air transfers & ferry transport as specified. • Accommodation, breakfast, lunch & evening meals as detailed in the ‘What you need to know’ section on trip pages. • No Regrets Experiences as detailed on p.14 & in the itineraries on the trip pages. Unless specified, entrance fees are not included. • Experienced team as detailed on p.13 & on trip pages.

You may notice on some of our trips that some groups join and leave at different stages. That’s because we offer shorter trips within a larger itinerary, giving greater choice & flexibility so our travellers can choose when they start their trip and how long they travel for. For the trips that allow you this extra flexibility see contiki.com.

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 ‘What you need to know’ section on trip pages. • Anything else not listed in the ‘What you need to know’ 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.55) 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 airlines 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 (except explorer packages): • 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: 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.

CONTIKI GLOSSARY • Visit - Your trip includes a stop and you’ll get the opportunity to visit a specific site. • See/View - You will drive/pass by the site so that you can see it. • Sightseeing tour - A guided tour of a city or site. • Orientation tour - Places of interest are pointed out, allowing you to go and explore them in your own time.

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. Your free Contiki document wallet* & luggage tag will be sent to you with your travel documents. The wallet is a safe place for your tickets & passport. * Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative travel accessory for the Contiki document wallet.

HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED? You should be able to use debit & credit cards for most items. You’ll need to allow enough money to cover meals where not included (breakfast, lunch & dinner), souvenirs, shopping, drinks, ME Time optional excursions & activities, entrance fees to attractions & evening entertainment. It is advisable to start your 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.

HOW DO I PAY? 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. Ask your Trip Manager for details when you start your trip.

PAST TRAVELLER 5% DISCOUNT

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 #travelttc) into offering the same. Here’s what you need to know: HOSTELS: Our hostels are some of the newest & best in Europe. They • You must have returned and finished your first Contiki trip before you can cash in on your 5% discount on your are maximum same sex quad-share, with private facilities. next adventure Our hostels also offer great extras as part of the • Past traveller discounts can be applied to trips of 7 days experience, like bars, entertainment areas, washing or longer only facilities & conveniently located in cities. • If you’re buying more than one trip back to back, the OTHER: 5% discount will apply to the most expensive trip Trains: On some trips, we use trains. WWEG has • We’re going to need a deposit before the discount can coachettes. On other trips, these details are outlined on be applied to the booking the individual itineraries. Overnight ferries: On overnight ferries, trips are provided • You can’t use it on pre & post-trip accommodation rates & other selected products (because we offer great prices with allocated seating on deck. for our travellers on these already) FESTIVALS: Some trips offer ‘multi-share’ accomodation. These rooms • Once you’re a past passenger, you’re eligible for a 5% discount every 6 months so you can keep going maybe for up to 12 people with shared facilities & at times with Contiki may be mixed gender. • The discount applies to brochured prices only & cannot QUAD-SHARE ACCOMMODATION be combined with any non-brochured special market On our Discoverer trips advertised with hostel style promotions accommodation and all High Energy trips, you are Sound good to you crazy Contiki lovers? accommodated in same sex quad share accommodation. BROCHURE AUTHENTICITY Where possible we try to accommodate male/female We have put a great deal of effort into producing this couples with another male/female couples, however due brochure. The information given & literature produced by to passenger numbers and rooming availability this Contiki has been compiled with care & is published in good cannot be guaranteed in all locations. We have free faith (this includes Contiki.com & our ebrochures). upgrades to twin share accommodation on these trips at Sometimes, because of circumstances outside our control, certain locations but again this cannot be guaranteed. we have to alter some activities due to seasonal closing or Please note on these trips you will need to bring a towel.

repairs to buildings, etc., especially early or late in the season. If this happens, alternatives will be arranged.

NO COMPULSORY TIPPING - REWARD ONLY EXCELLENCE! Every country in the world has different tipping policies. Within Europe it is customary to tip roughly 5% of the bill in table service restaurants, cafes, bars and in a taxi. All other tipping is entirely optional, and not an expectation. If you feel your Contiki Team has delivered an outstanding level of service throughout your trip you may wish to tip them, but this is at your discretion, no one else’s. Tip what you think is right.

BOOKING SECURITY Contiki has been running trips for young people since 1962 & in all countries we fully comply with local industry laws. In South Africa, Contiki is a member of the Association of South African Travel Agents (ASATA).

TRIP REGISTRATION

DO I NEED VACCINATIONS? At the time this brochure went to press (March, 2017), 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.

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.

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/tripregistration to log into your booking.

COMPULSORY INSURANCE

4. Contiki will provide you with visa contacts from our London base at the Royal National Hotel, if necessary.

WARDROBE CREDITS

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 HOW MUCH and evacuation expenses before you travel on a Contiki LUGGAGE CAN I BRING? Luggage allowance per person is 1 × 20 kg/44lbs bag and holiday. 1 x small carry on hand/day bag (roughly 5 kg/12lb) bag. We strongly recommend your insurance also covers The size restriction of your main luggage is 73cm x 50cm personal liability and loss of personal property. Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that x 25cm (29” × 20” × 10”). Contiki reserves the right to you are going to be participating in. Some policies exclude refuse to accept larger or heavier luggage. certain adventure activities. This should be arranged at If you are travelling on the European Trail, European the time of payment of the deposit and will, in certain Quest or a High Energy trip, you’ll need a towel. circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit or On Ski Austria trips starting in London you can bring one cancellation fees from the date of confirmation of your pair of boots & skis or a snowboard to be placed under booking, as shown in the insurance policy. Contiki cannot the coach. If your trip starts in London you have the option of storing be held responsible for your failure to take out appropriate insurance and we recommend you purchase your excess luggage the day or evening before the trip departs. The Contiki Basement offers luggage storage as your insurance at or soon after booking your trip. You also does the Royal National Hotel (for hotel guests only) for a agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages and remedies which may be brought nominal fee. On trips with included flights as part of the itinerary, your against us in respect of your participation in the holiday. luggage should not exceed the weight restrictions GOLD SEAL PROTECTION imposed by airlines. Contiki is not responsible for any costs Gold Seal Protection Contiki’s Gold Seal Additional incurred for overweight luggage. You are responsible for Protection plan costs only R590 per person (payable carrying your own luggage. Luggage is at the owners risk with your deposit only) and includes: and insurance is strongly recommended. On Your Holiday – Should you, or your travel DO I NEED VISAS? companion, leave at any time during the trip for Please read carefully. Depending on your nationality, you personal sickness reasons or be required to return to may require visas to enter certain countries included in South Africa due to injury, illness or death, you and your your trip. You are fully responsible for obtaining all companion will be refunded up to R750 per person per necessary visas prior to the departure of your trip. Contiki day for the unused portion of the holiday (note that in is not legally permitted to knowingly allow anybody who some cases hotels require a one night cancellation fee). does not have a valid visa to join a trip. Consult your travel A doctor’s certificate is required. agent to determine which visas you require & how to Return Flight Security – If you or a member of your obtain them. direct family in South Africa should fall sick* while you SCHENGEN VISAS are on your Contiki we will take care of the additional The majority of our trips travel in countries that cost of tickets for your earlier or later return home are covered by the Schengen Agreement which relates to in the same class of air travel on the first available visas. Citizens of many countries – e.g. Australia, United flight, provided you hold round-trip tickets on Contiki’s States, Canada, New Zealand – can travel in the recommended airline(s) booked through Contiki from Schengen area without a visa. If you require a visa to South Africa. enter the Schengen area you only need to obtain one visa *Medical certificates as proof of all illness claims must which will allow you to travel in all Schengen countries. be supplied Schengen visas can be issued for single entry or multiple Pre-Paid Cancellation Option – Your deposit entries. If your trip travels outside of the Schengen area at and/or payment to Contiki will be refunded in full any point you will require a multiple entry visa. The trips or you will have the option to carry it over to that require multiple entry Schengen visas are listed: another Contiki or TTC holiday should you cancel Spanish Spree, Iberian Peninsula & Morocco and Spain, your holiday for any reason prior your departure from Morocco & Portugal. South Africa. This cancellation option covers land VISAS FOR NON-SCHENGEN COUNTRIES Some of our trips also visit countries that are not covered arrangements made by Contiki or any other TTC holiday. by the Schengen Agreement. You may require visas for countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland & Egypt. Prior to departure from South Africa, your airfares are not covered by Gold Seal. We recommend you take Depending on your nationality it may be possible to out TIC Travel Insurance specifically covering the obtain visas for Egypt upon arrival – you should check value of your airfares should you cancel your holiday before you depart for your trip. (Please review TIC’s Travel Insurance terms and IMPORTANT conditions around cancellation cover). We are happy 1. Visas can take up to six weeks & a fee is normally to assist you with arranging this travel insurance. Any charged. rebooking costs of airfares prior to departure are not 2. Failure to obtain all necessary visas could cause you to covered by Gold Seal. miss part of your trip & will result in you incurring considerable expense & inconvenience. PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS 3. It is better to apply for all visas through your travel Photos courtesy of © Sheena Rosentreter p.49 Iceland. agent before you leave home. Your travel agent will Photos courtesy of © Glenn Kelly p.50 Snowboarding. contact Contiki for full details. Model wardrobe and styling provided courtesy of J Barbour & Sons, and Zalando.

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BOOKING CONDITIONS Once Contiki accepts your booking by conﬁrmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below. country which shall be by the due date stated on the confirmation • Passengers are required to advise the Company, in and evacuation expenses before you travel on a Contiki holiday. OUR RESPONSIBILITIES issued to you by Contiki. When making multi-trip bookings, full advance, of any physical, medical or other special needs We strongly recommend your insurance also covers cancellation, 1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATION On receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at our discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on your selected holiday. 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 Prices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange rates as at 18th January, 2017. Should these costs change, it may be necessary to add a surcharge to the price of your holiday. If a booking is made and confirmed at a price which is erroneous we may correct our error by notifying you. Unless we agree to honour the erroneous price, you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. Should the total trip price increase by more than 10% you will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. No surcharge in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment of the deposit for your land trip has been received. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any governments or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced. 3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY 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 holiday without payment of any transfer fee. 3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure (i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God, adverse weather conditions or other similar events beyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund of any monies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred by us in respect of your booking. 3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any trip departure. 4. HOLIDAY 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 (March, 2017) 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 programme Contiki will do their best, at their 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, 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. Please note there are strict laws in Europe governing Driver’s driving hours and this may necessitate utilising public transport in some cities. 4.5 Complimentary WiFi service is available in many Contiki guestrooms and/or the public areas of most properties. In many itineraries there is paid WiFi on-board the coaches. The WiFi on the coaches uses the cellular phone network and as a result the connection will be slower than standard broadband and at times may not be available. In some countries and on some coaches this service will not be available, in particular regional tours in Egypt. 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 holiday. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your holiday shall be deemed to be an authorisation for disbursement thereof as aforesaid.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY 1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of R1,000, per person per trip, or the full amount payable if booking is made within 45 days of departure from your home country, must be submitted to Contiki within 7 days in respect of that holiday. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as a first installment of the holiday price by Contiki only once the booking has been confirmed in writing by Contiki or your travel agent. 1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a nonrefundable deposit of R1,000 per person, per trip which must be within 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled. 1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability if clients’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled. 2. PAYING THE BALANCE 2.1 The balance of the holiday price must be paid by no later than 45 days before the scheduled holiday departure date from your home

payment is due no later than 45 days before scheduled departure date of the first departing trip. 2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki may assume that you have cancelled and cancellation charges in accordance with clause 3 below will be levied by Contiki. 2.3 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded until full payment has been received by us. Documents are issued maximum of 6 weeks in advance. 2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your departure from your home country, the full cost of the holiday will be payable immediately on booking. We reserve the right to provide all travel documents at the holiday 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. 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 you’re ready to use it. Or if you can’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 Contiki’s age limit as per Contiki’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. FlexDeposit is not combinable with Early Payment Discounts or Last Minute Deals within 120 days of original travel date. 3.2 Your deposit is non-refundable upon cancellation by you. 3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows: PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE More than 45 days notice:..................................... Deposit is forfeited 45-22 days:.................................................................25% of trip fare 21-8 days:...................................................................30% of trip fare 7-1 days: .....................................................................50% of trip fare Day of departure: ......................................................100% of trip fare 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 holiday insurance policy which you hold, then any such charges may, subject to the terms of your insurance policy, be refunded to you by the insurance company. 3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to and after your trip or resort booking, such as pre and post accommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the trip departure incur a 100% cancellation fee. 3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent. 3.6 If flight changes are requested after the deposit has been received, or if flights are cancelled after tickets are issued, revision fees, change fees or Airline cancellation fees will be applicable and maybe in addition to the above cancellation charges. All Cancellation policies valid as at 17th February, 2017, 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. 5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items included in the price. No allowance or refund can be made for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. that you elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc are closed. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place. Meals may vary in style. 5.2 Clients must be aged between 18 & 35 inclusive to travel on Contiki trips. Contiki’s holidays are specifically planned for those in the 18 through 35 age group. Consequently the facilities and activities on a Contiki holiday 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 Contiki staff member. 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:

that require accommodation. • All guests must ensure they are medically and physically fit for travel. The Company may impose safety requirements necessary for the safe operation of the trip. The Company may also exclude an individual from participating in a trip or an activity if that individual’s participation poses a direct threat to health or safety. • The Company does not provide personal devices (such as wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature (such as pushing a wheelchair or assistance in eating, toileting or dressing). A companion capable of providing such assistance must accompany any passenger who requires services of a personal nature. • The Company does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical attention will be provided by a local facility at the passenger’s expense. The Company is not responsible or liable for any losses or costs incurred as a result of medical services obtained while on trip, or for the quality of the care or services received. • Passengers should be aware some trips include rough terrain, extensive walking over cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, steps and locations 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 South Africa. The Company cannot guarantee disability access or accommodations for passengers travelling on international trips. • The Company may, in its sole discretion, decline the booking of any passenger or remove any passenger who cannot comply or refuses to comply with the Company’s terms and conditions. The Company is not responsible for any costs incurred in the event a passenger is removed from a 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 holiday. 5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representative has to make a decision in your best interests or the best interests of their group. You agree to comply with the authority and decisions of the appointed Contiki Representative and the laws of the country in which you are travelling. If you do not so comply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, you are not compatible with the general enjoyment and well being of other members on the holiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the holiday. 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 behaviour by you, whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremely seriously and may result in the immediate termination of your holiday. 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 organisations shall be liable for any illness, injury or death or any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of the accident or incident. 5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas, permits and certificates required for your selected holiday before your departure as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of failing to obtain necessary visas. Any costs whatsoever regarding obtaining, replacing or changing visas whilst on the trip (including accommodation, meals, flights and transfers incurred due to associated delays) are at your own expense. 5.8 You agree that our Contiki Trip Managers or Representatives may take photographs and films of you while you are on holiday 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 holiday, you should inform the Contiki Trip Manager or Contiki Representative during the course of the holiday and if the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the holiday but within 42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. Any claims made after the 42 day period will not be considered by Contiki. If you choose to write to Contiki via the Internet, please provide your home address so that we are able to reply to you in writing. 5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereof shall be subject to English Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing. 5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforcable 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 enforcability of the other provisions shall not be affected. 5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to, attorney/ client costs. 6. 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

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 and we recommend you purchase your insurance at or soon after booking your trip. 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. 7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISM In the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after the commencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. Unfortunately no refunds can be made for absences from a trip, including but not limited to missed meals or sightseeing. 8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICE Airfares to and from your holiday destination, airport taxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to Trip Managers, representatives, drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, ME Time options. 9. WEATHER CONDITIONS Under no circumstances can we be held responsible for snow or weather conditions, nor can any holiday 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 authorised officer or director of Contiki. 1.2 Your contract is with us as the trip operating company. 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 thirdparties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute.Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for handicapped clients (see also 5.3 under Holiday 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 holiday 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. VALIDITY The programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from October 2017 to March 2018. 3. 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.37, the 3 & 5 day London Explorer packages, Hogmanay & St. Patrick’s Day trips described on p.52-53 all of which are operated by Contiki Travel (UK) Ltd. 4. 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 March, 2017 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.

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