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How to book

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America & Canada

Call Contiki or visit your travel agent Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd 1300 CONTIKI (1300 266 845) www.contiki.com.au reservations@contiki.com.au 35 Grafton Street Bondi Junction NSW 2022 Licence number 2TA00 1868 ABN - 18 002 525 340 IATA - number 023 06496

Travel agent reservations Sydney metro - 02 9511 2222 Other areas - 1300 301 835 Fax - 02 9511 2210 Payment advice - paymentadvice@contiki.com.au

• Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local Contiki

• You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contiki through

office that there’s availability on the tour you’ve chosen. At the same time, your travel agent can book your hotel accommodation before and/or after your tour (see page 74).

• At the time of booking, you must pay to your travel agent a nonrefundable deposit of A$200 per person per tour which must be sent to Contiki within 7 days. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent.

• Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send your travel agent confirmation of the details of the booking.

your travel agent no less than 45 days before the departure date, or at the time of booking if less than 45 days before departure.

• We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchers and detailed information about your holiday. The documentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure.

IMPORTANT By paying the A$200 deposit per person per tour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 75, which make up the contract between you and Contiki.

Special interest groups

If you’re looking for something completely different our Special Interest Groups Departments in Europe, America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand have been helping those with specific group travel requirements for years! School and university trips, choirs, wine tours, Grand Prix, ski tours - you name it we’ve done it!

From supplying competitive quotations to helping you plan the best itinerary right down to the last detail, our worldwide team of experts is able to arrange a custom designed holiday or incentive trip to suit your particular requirements. Call your travel agent or nearest Contiki office – you’ll be surprised at how we can make it happen.

Group bookings

If you’re planning to organise a group to Europe, America, Asia, Australia or New Zealand, why not take a close look at the wide variety of tours detailed in any of our Contiki brochures. It is more than likely that one (or more!) of the itineraries will fit in perfectly

with your requirements. As long as everyone on your group is 18 – 35, any date can be reserved exclusively for your group at special, reduced rates – perhaps even a free trip for yourself!!

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Contiki Holidays is a division of the familyowned The Leading Travel Companies, and is renowned and trusted for its outstanding quality, service, value, reliability and financial stability.

Contiki is represented in Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA. Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Bermuda. © Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Printed in Australia. Please don’t throw this brochure away, we encourage you to either pass it on to a friend or place it in a paper recycling bin.

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EUROPE & CONTIKI YOUR TIME OUT

Take it up a level with Time Out holidays. We’ve struck the perfect balance of great destinations, inclusions, Contiki know-how, free time & fun. All wrapped up in a level of comfort you’ll be surprised by. See Europe. The Greek Islands. St Peter’s Basilica. The Berlin Wall. And the market that only the locals know about (second right, in the square). Share Europe. Meet young people from all over the world. Friends, couples & solo travellers, all sharing fantastic experiences in Europe together. Love Europe. We’ve been a family-owned business travelling Europe since 1962. We’ll never stop. It’s always fun. It’s always different. It’s always an adventure. –– That’s the Contiki spirit.

Go Time Out. Travelling Time Out is about more comfort, more free time & plenty of little extras. Think: hotels with a pool, WiFi, one-off feature stops like a French Chateau & the freedom to explore at your own pace. And at the end of every day, your own room with ensuite to relax in. Take Time Out. See Europe the way you want to.

“When I’m on holiday, it’s a holiday. I don’t want to think too hard. With Time Out, you have a tour manager to take care of your worries. It’s a great way of going on holiday & not having to plan anything. The pace is good – you see a lot of places, but you have enough time in each place to get to know it.” Teresa, 30 Supervisor, Canada —European Encounter, October 2008

For more info go to contiki.com/timeout

INSIDE Time Out 02—03 04 05 06—07 08—09 10—11 12—13 14—15 16—17 18 19 20 21

Europe & Contiki Inside Time Out Tour styles Why Contiki. Why Time Out Meet people that travel Time Out Included sightseeing Optional activities On The Road. Accommodation On The Road.Your Crew & Food Compare your dollar Savings & responsible travel Contiki’s A-Z of London London Explorer. UNESCO. Festivals & events In this brochure, you’ll find a selection of of our most popular Time Out hotel tours. But there’s even more to choose from you’ll find them all online at contiki.com

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Multi-country tours

In-depth regional tours

— Visit many different destinations — Cover more than 20 countries — Tours start & end in London (you can start/end some tours in Paris & Amsterdam) — Flexible tour lengths to suit any timeline — Run year round, including Winter

— Explore 1, 2 or 3 countries in-depth — Good when you’re short on time - most itineraries are 15 days or less — Slower pace, staying in some locations for up to 3 nights — Include fewer meals to give you more flexibility to do your own thing — Tours start & end in different cities — Well located hotels

More ways to travel Time Out — London Explorer package p.21 — Paris or Amsterdam New Year’s Eve tours p. 21 — Cruising p. 62-69 — Ski Austria packages p. 70-71 — Accommodation options to stay longer before or after your tour p.74 w

For more info go to contiki.com/timeout

WHY CONTIKI WHY TIME OUT

Time Out holidays aren’t like other tours. They’re different. They’re special. Here’s why. Less hassle. Lugging a heavy backpack in the rain. Getting lost. Not with us. We do the hard work for you so you can get on with having a good time. Air-con coaches, door to door service, a professional onroad team to look after you. Sit back & relax.

18-35. No older. No younger.

The best bits. And more of them.

More included. For less.

Travel with us & you’ll meet people your age from all over the world. Everyone has the same goal - to see, smell, taste & share incredible experiences in Europe together.

We’ll tell you the best time of day to see the Mona Lisa in Paris. We can show you the most authentic bratwurst in Berlin. We’ll take you to the best beach on Corfu.

You’ll get more for your dollar on Time Out tours. Like a private motorboat in Venice, a walking tour of Florence, or a guided tour of the Acropolis in Athens. They’re all included, plus more. You’ll know exactly what you get for your money so you can plan your trip & budget before you go – more on pages 10-11.

Where to go. What to see. How to get there. Our crew don’t learn from a guidebook. They’re put through their paces on an intensive training trip of Europe. They’ve studied hard, made the grade & they’re ready to share all of that with you.

Then there are the extras you can’t buy. Like charging your phone & gadgets on the coach as you travel. And the Contiki Basement. Use it as your London base. Store luggage there. Meet people & get useful tips & info about London – more on page 20.

Free time. Your time.

Still exploring. 47 years on.

All our tours have free time everyday so you’ll get plenty of time to do your own thing. Explore the backstreets, find a great place for a bite, or sit back & just chill.

In 1962, a New Zealander, John Anderson, went to London with an idea. To hire a minibus & fill it with young people who want to travel Europe together. From this, Contiki was born. 47 years later, the Contiki spirit is stronger than ever. We travel to even more places in Europe & beyond.

Plus there are Contiki’s Explore More optional activities. Whatever you’re into – art, adventure sports, music or food – we can organise it & have negotiated great prices for you. More on pages 12-13.

Know. Then go. Check contiki.com to see our latest tours & Definite Departure dates (our most popular tours that are guaranteed to go).

UNIQUELY TIME OUT Hotels all the way. Our rooms are for 2, so there’s plenty of space & no queues for the bathroom. If you’re a couple, you’ll never share with anyone else. 3 friends travelling together? We’ll give you a discount for a triple-share room.

ONLY WITH CONTIKI

Near the sights. Many of our hotels are in great locations, so you can get to everything easily which means more time exploring & less time travelling in between. Special places to stay. A French Chateau. A Roman villa. A lodge set 1,000m up the Swiss Alps. We’ve found them just for you. Plenty of included meals. All breakfasts & around half your dinners are included in the tour price. We like to keep it varied - eat at a local restaurant one night & in the hotel the next. Choose a group optional for a special night out, like dinner & a show at the Moulin Rouge. The rest of the nights are completely up to you.

Year round. We’ve got lots of different departure dates to pick from, even during Winter. Travelling solo? For a small supplement, you can book your own room. Or we can share you with another traveller (same sex) for no extra cash. All kinds of tours. Want to see lots of countries? Don’t have much time? Or like to explore a region at a slower pace? Time Out gives you 2 tour styles to choose from – more on page 4. Local know-how. Get off the beaten track with our expert local guides who’ll share their knowledge so you’ll discover even more.

Get even more value with our ‘Only with Contiki’ special inclusions like locally guided city bike tours. A night cruise along Paris’ River Seine & plenty more. Check the ‘Only with Contiki’ section on tour pages for more.

MEET THE PEOPLE THAT TRAVEL Time Out No one person is the same & Contiki tours aren’t either.Young people from all over the world come to explore Europe with us. Here’s what some of them had to say about their Time Out experience.

“There were 3 of us travelling together - 2 of us were Italian so we wanted to see where our families were from. We all shared a room & our hotels were great – especially for 3 girls, there was lots of space to get ready to go out or leave in the morning.” Alison, 30 Vet Technician, Canada —Simply Italy, Sept - Oct 2008

“I expected to have a lot of fun & I did. I met some really great people & I honestly think I’ll be friends with them for a really long time. I was always laughing & I could have my own space when I wanted it. The mix of people meant there were always people ready to go out, or others who just wanted to stay at the hotel & chat.” Damian, 28 IT Infrastructure Architect, Australia —European Panorama, July 2009

“We wanted to stay in places that were safe, clean & had a hint of luxury. We really wanted to be on a tour with other young people, something that was fun, with other younger couples. I work full time, so I only had three weeks’ holiday to work with. We wanted a tour that hit the highlights of where we wanted to go, in a reasonable amount of time.” Michelle , 25 Financial Advisor, Canada. Travelled with her husband Ian —London, Paris & Rome, November 2008

“I’ve done the backpacking thing before, so I liked the idea of hotels & because I was travelling by myself, I thought it’d be a good way to meet people. Having other people around & being taken from place to place also felt a lot safer than sitting by myself on a train, guarding my bag.” Kelly, 31 Policy Analyst, Australia —Spanish Spree & Eastern Road, June - July 2009

Our Tour Manager would point out the sights, but we were able to do our thing.We’d figure out what we wanted to see, then we’d explore, get our own lunch & meet everyone later back at the hotel. It was very much at our own pace. Cara, 25 Interior Designer, USA —European Panorama, July 2009

“Our Tour Manager was unbelievable. She was so knowledgeable. I take high school students on tours around Europe as part of my job & our Contiki Tour Manager was just as knowledgeable – if not more – than the local guides I meet when I’m working.” Andrew, 29 Teacher, Canada —Great Britain, July 2009

EXPERIENCE IT ALL

MUST SEE SIGHTS

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All included On every Contiki tour, every day, you’ll get lots of Included Highlights. They’re all included in the price of your tour. Included Highlights are the things you must see, like the Eiffel Tower in Paris & The Leaning Tower of Pisa. Wherever you are, we’ll line up trips to famous monuments, walking & cycling tours with a local guide, organised nights out & some entrance fees. Every day. No more to pay.

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OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Enjoy your free time. As well as all the Included Highlights on our tours, you get plenty of free time to do your own thing – every day. Spend more time at one of your new favourite sights, wander round the shops, or just sit back & relax. You can also make the most of your free time with our Explore More optional activities. They help turn a great trip into an unforgettable one. We’ve handpicked them because they’re the things our past Contiki travellers loved. Best of all, we’ve negotiated great prices & can organise them all for you.

NB - remember, some of our optional extras can be physically demanding & involve some risk. It’s important to check your insurance covers you for adventure activities.

07 01—Mountain bike tour in Austria 02—Nightclubbing in Florence 03—Snake gliss ride on Mt Titlis 04—Tandem paragliding in The Tyrol 05—Moulin Rouge show & dinner in Paris 06—Watersports in Corfu 07—Goldola ride in Venice 08—Guided tour of The Roman Forum 09—Dinner & traditional dancing in Greece 10—Corfu boat cruise & lunch 11—Whitewater rafting in Austria 12—Cog railway up Mt Jungfrau

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classical concert in vienna rhinevalley wine tasting schnaps museum & tasting cog-railway ride up a mountain caique boat cruise in corfu scottish haggis & bagpipe evening spanish flamenco show guided tour of ancient rome parasailing & waterskiing belly-dancing dinner in turkey tandem paragliding in austria historical walking tour in berlin thermal pools bath in pamukkale tuscan feast & entertainment guided tour of pompeii beerhall dinner in munich trip to the volcano on santorini ghost walk in york guided bike tour in prague gondola ride in venice guinness brewery visit jeep hire on corfu day clubbing on mykonos cruise on loch ness boat trip on geiranger fjord countryside mountain bike ride turkish bath croatian island cruise & swimming russian ballet greek dancing amsterdam canal boat cruise

To find Explore More choices, look for the orange arrow on the bottom of every tour page.

For more info go to contiki.com/exploremore

ON THE ROAD

YOUR HOTELS Where you stay Time Out tours provide you with extra comfort, accessible locations & excellent hotel facilities. — Comfort means a clean room with a soft bed, an ensuite bathroom with amenities & a TV. It’s a place for you to relax in at the end of a busy day’s sightseeing. — It’s perfect for couples travelling together you’ll never share a room with anyone else.

— Facilities you’ll appreciate. Like often a pool, or a gym & regular access to computers to check emails & Facebook (& at times WiFi if you’re carrying a laptop). — You have maximum flexibility on share types, so you can go solo, or share with others in a twin or triple room.

Château Fontager, Lyon

Hotel Cabala, Rome

Aphrodite Beach Hotel, Mykonos

Hotels with location Easy access via public transport Many of our hotels have easy access to the action. Like the Hotel Regent, Rome – just 2 stops from the city centre or Blue Square Hotel, Amsterdam - a 10 minute tram ride to the city centre.

Central Hotel Divani, Corfu

Château Fontager, Lyon

Feature hotels Château Fontager —Lyon Spend a night in the beautiful French countryside when you stay in this charming, old French castle set in parklands alongside the River Rhone. There’s lots to impress, including antique-decorated rooms & an enormous swimming pool.

The Capitol Hotel in Florence, Ibis Wenceslas Square Prague, plus our hotels in Dubrovnik & Athens are some of the many hotels located right in the city. There’s also Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Nice & more. Central locations are a key feature of In-depth tours.

Close to key monuments Ibis Port de Clichy hotel in Paris, close to Montmartre (home of Sacre Coeur & the Moulin Rouge).

Mount Titlis —The Swiss Alps

Nicolas Hotel, Santorini

Picture this: an alpine lodge set 1,000m (3,300ft) up a mountain with breathtaking views across the Alps. The range of activities is unbelievable, from exploring a glacier 20m under its surface, to a Glacier Park where there are all kinds of snow toys like microscooters, balancers, boogieboards or snowtubes plus other crazier gadgets like snow bobs and ‘snake gliss’. For extra adrenaline, take a crazy scooter ride downhill at high-speed. Or go a little slower with hiking trails, horse-driven carriage rides or a ride to the 3048m (10,000ft) summit in one of the world’s only revolving cable cars.

Cruising

Eventhotel Pyramide —Vienna

Cruise the beautiful Northern Adriatic on one of Croatia’s best boats. And it’s exclusive to Contiki travellers. All cabins are twin-share with private facilities. Explore unspoiled islands & coastal villages. Swim in remote coves & enjoy plenty of room on the deck. See pages 62-63.

This one-of-a-kind, recently renovated hotel is an attraction in itself with it’s quirky shape. The rooms are deluxe & there’s a wellness centre to chill out in after a big day’s sightseeing. Agon Aldea Hotel, Berlin

Louis Hellenic Cruising

Hotel Cabala —Rome With a 360-degree hilltop view of Rome & the surrounding countryside, this villa is a welcome escape after the busy streets of Rome. Rooms are spacious, stylish & air-conditioned…not to mention the fantastic pool.

Croatia cruising

Louis Hellenic cruising Sit back & relax on a classic cruise liner with great features like pools, onboard shopping & live entertainment. You’ll be able to mix with a wide range of people onboard as you visit the jaw-dropping Greek Islands, Turkey, Israel & Egypt. See page 64.

Nile cruising Float back in history as you sail from Aswan to Luxor along the Nile. Take in ancient Egypt’s incredible scenery from the deck of our well-appointed cruise boat. See pages 54-55.

Mount Titlis, Switzerland

For more on Time Out hotels go to contiki.com/timeout

ON THE ROAD

MEET YOUR CREW

Your Contiki crew don’t just organise your trip, they’re part of it. They’re young, friendly & they’ve done their homework on where you’re going to help you find what you’re after. The result? You’ll have more time to enjoy each place.

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Think of your Tour Manager as your walking, talking guidebook. They’re there to help you make the most of each day. That’s because they know their stuff – facts on where you’re going, the best things to see & ideas for your free time. “If you don’t want to go up Mt. Pilatus, one of the highest peaks in the Swiss Alps, what can you do instead? That’s what I’m here for. Hire a pedalo on the lake, walk the old town walls... I’ll tell you, sort it all out & give you a map. It’s all about what you want to do – nothing’s set. There isn’t a typical day on a Contiki tour. Every day changes. Every day is different. And that’s the beauty of it.” Peter, Tour Manager, 26

EAT EUROPE Over half your meals are included on Time Out, like hearty breakfasts & lots of dinners. They’re delicious, high quality meals, whether you’re eating at the hotel or out in local restaurants. There are some meals we intentionally don’t include, like lunches. We give you the flexibility to explore in your free time, mingle with the locals & try all kinds of European delicacies. Time Out In-depth regional trips include even more local restaurants so you can literally see ‘what’s cooking’ locally. Then there are our group nights out. Head out together on one of our Explore More optional dinners (or even dinner & a show). Eat tagliata in Florence, try cheese fondue in Switzerland or enjoy a flamenco show & dinner in Barcelona. These nights are noisy, tasty & fun.

“We went shopping & sightseeing, drank cappuccinos at the cafes, had wonderful lunches & beautiful dinners. I’d recommend all the optional dinners; they were the best dinners you could find. I got to try food from all over the country & you got a real taste of food from different regions.” Alison, 30 Vet Technician, Canada —Simply Italy, Sept-Oct 2008

Your Tour Driver Handling jam-packed city streets & fast-moving freeways, our drivers know their way around. Best of all, they’ll drop you at your door, so you won’t have to lug your bags around. Sit back until your next stop. “I work with the Tour Manager. We’re a complete team. We’re always discussing timings, how long it’s going to take to get into town, what time do we want to head back to the hotel & so on. We sort all that stuff out – so you don’t have to. We put so much energy into making sure you have a great holiday. And people are always amazed that I can get these coaches into a tiny street by their hotel. But I can.” Dan, Tour Driver, 30

For more info go to contiki.com/crew

“In the day, you’re off walking around doing whatever you want. I really wanted a crepe in Paris & it’s good to have the freedom to do that. Sometimes you don’t want to stop; sometimes you want to spend all afternoon in a cafe.” Teresa, 30 Supervisor, Canada —European Encounter, Oct 2008

Compare Contiki & see how far your money goes Breakfast. Transport. Tickets to see the sights. Accommodation. Travelling on your own adds up - fast. We’ve compared a typical day on your own in a European city to a day on a Contiki tour. See (& save) the difference.

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Even more savings Breakfast. Buses. Sightseeing. Sleeping. Travelling on your own soon adds up so we’ve compared a typical day on your own in a European city to a day on a Contiki tour. Pay early. Save more

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Save up to A$355 on your tour if you book & pay 12 months before you leave or save up to A$339 on your tour if you book & pay six months before you leave. See the tour pages to find out your pay early discount.

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No sneaky surcharges.

SHARE WITH 3 save 5% on the twin share price when you book a triple room. Available on many Time Out hotel tours.

Contiki has guaranteed no fuel or currency surcharges on all of our coach tours (apart from the government taxes already included in the tour price & cruising). Once you’ve paid your deposit the price of your tour won’t change.

The facts: all these discounts apply to the land tour price (eg: not flights). You can combine group discounts, 2 tour discounts & early payment discounts on tours of 8 days or longer.

Earlybird Deals We’ve got great earlybird deals available. Check contiki.com/earlybirds, ask your travel agent or call Contiki.

Small Footprint. Big Commitment. Our modern, air-conditioned coaches are some of the best in Europe. We make sure our coaches are fuel efficient & exceed Europe’s strict fuel emission regulations.

You’ll also find detailed trip itineraries, competitions, videos & more.

CHANGE YOUR MIND Our Gold Seal insurance means that if you cancel your tour before you leave home, we won’t charge you a cent. And if you’re ill or have to leave your trip early for personal reasons, Gold Seal will refund you A$40 for each day that you miss & will cover your air ticket costs. See more on page 73.

Contiki operate modern, fuel efficient coaches!

Compared to cars, planes & trains, coaches have the lowest carbon emissions. In Europe, coach is by far the most carbon efficient way to travel.

We’ve also got our very own wiki: Contikipedia. From the big questions (backpack or suitcase) to the little ones, you’ll find answers on there.

DEFINITE DEPARTURES We are always updating tours online to a guaranteed to go, Definite Departure status. So you can confidently book ahead & take advantage of airlines early booking deals & Contiki’s early payment discounts. Check contiki.com tour pages for the most up to date info on Definite Departures.

10 OR MORE Everyone saves 10% Or invite an 11th person for free. It’s up to you.

Our coaches. We want you to see the world. But we also want to look after it.

Join Contiki’s community online & get advice from Contiki travellers & read their comments. See tour photos & meet people on your tour before you leave home.

Our guarantees

If you want to reduce your carbon footprint even more, you’ll find links on our website to offset. For the whole story see contiki.com/responsibletravel.

Check out contiki.com/ responsible travel A Proud Member of

Our Foundation. We’re founding partners of the non-profit Leading Travel Companies Conservation Foundation. So far the Foundation has committed over US$2 million to help underprivileged communities & support sustainable tourism around the world. In 2008-09 the Foundation: • helped to protect 3 million hectares of Atlantic Forest in Brazil • supported indigenous sustainable tourism in Australia • funded wildlife research centres in Africa • funded major research works to preserve important monuments & archaeological sites in Europe (like the sinking city of Venice). • primary sponsor of Tourism for Tomorrow Awards Learn more at tltc.com/foundation.

Contiki’s A-Z of London Houses of Parliment & Big Ben

Oxford Street

London Eye

Buckingham Palace

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Tower of London

It’s big, it’s busy & it can be tricky knowing where to start.That’s where Contiki can help. Especially with the Contiki Basement.

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Accommodation before or after your tour

May to September − open from 9am-8pm October to April − open from 11am-7pm

Lots of our tours start & finish in London. So if you need accommodation, we can help. We have great rates at 2 hotels (Royal National or Imperial hotels). Both are in central London right next to Soho’s theatres, bars & shops. Booking tips:

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2 or 4 night London Explorer packages are available, see opposite page. Important note: Double beds not available at the Royal National or Imperial hotels.

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— Book at the Contiki Basement, or plan ahead & book at the same time as your tour. — If you want to share with a friend, you need to book at the same time. — Going solo? We can find you a roommate (same sex) for either a twin or triple share. — We can’t book double beds. — If these hotels are full, we’ll book you in at the President, Bedford or Tavistock hotels (they’re just as good & just as central). — Rooms are normally available from 2pm. — It costs A$35 each time you change your booking. — For our cancellation policy & more details see page 74.

London City

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Arriving in London can be daunting. The Contiki Basement centre is a place for you to get to know the city & meet other Contiki travellers. It’s right in the middle of London at the Royal National Hotel in Russell Square. Our staff will help you find out about what to see & do, book day trips & sightseeing & tell you the best place to get a ticket for a show (as well as how much it should cost). You can use the Basement for everything from storing your bags, to checking your emails, or just to find out how to get to the airport.

Brick Lane

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Online check-in Booked your tour? Give us your details before you go & you’ll save time when you start your tour, with Contiki Check-in. We’ll give you tips to help you get ready for your trip & you can find out who else is on your tour on the Contiki Community. Plus you’ll get perks, like discounts on luggage, guidebooks & movies – that sort of stuff. And we’ll send you invites to Contiki-only events & competitions. Check-in online. It’ll take you less than 5 minutes. contiki.com.au/check-in

UNESCO & Contiki Europe is full of World Heritage sites listed by UNESCO. We include visits to one or more of these sites in every Contiki Europe tour, so you’re guaranteed to see & learn about some amazing & unique places. We’ve chosen to help UNESCO by contributing significant funding towards their restoration work in Venice (through our involvement with The Leading Travel Companies Conservation Foundation). Look for the World Heritage symbol on the tour pages or search for the sites we visit at contiki.com/worldheritagelist.

LONDON Explorer Want to do London at your own pace? Grab a value-packed collection of extras, activities & great accommodation with our 2 & 4 night explorer packages. You can take one before or after your tour. From A$290pp* What’s included

When to go and how much

2 night package — 2 nights accommodation — Continental breakfast daily — Return tube Heathrow airport transfer — Open top bus sightseeing tour — London theatre show tickets (stalls or dress circle) — Contiki Basement staff assistance — Welcome to London info booklet

Summer (21/3/10-31/10/10) Royal National 2 nights M3LPR Triple share A$299

4 night package — All 2 night inclusions above — 4 nights accommodation — 3 day tube & bus pass — Day trip & entry fee to Stonehenge — Guided tour of the Roman Baths, Bath

For more info go to contiki.com/london-explorer

Twin share

4 nights M5LPR A$655

A$345

A$735

2 nights M3LPI

4 nights M5LPI

Twin share

A$389

A$810

Single with facilities

A$480

A$979

Imperial Hotel

Winter (1/11/10-31/3/11) Royal National 2 nights M3LPR Triple share A$290 Twin share

4 nights M5LPR A$625

A$309

A$669

2 nights M3LPI

4 nights M5LPI

Twin share

A$369

A$760

Single with facilities

A$425

A$889

Imperial Hotel

Festivals & events You could plan your trip so that it tags into a festival or event before or after your tour. There’s always something happening in Europe that will rock your world. For some ideas check contiki.com/festivals-events. Or back your tour into one of our special event tours like New Years Eve in Paris or Amsterdam. More at contiki.com/paris or contiki.com/amsterdam. You can also check the dates panel on each tour itinerary to work out where you could be spending New Years Eve 2010 on one of our tours.

9 DAYS European Magic 9 Days 399pp* From A$1 A$156/day

7 countries Belgium (in transit), Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France

N.Ireland

North Sea

Irish Sea

S.Ireland

Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • Locally guided bike tour of Munich • Private boat to the islands of Venice • Paris by night cruise on River Seine

NETHERLANDS 1 AMSTERDAM GERMANY

ENGLAND Wales

Poland

Ruhr Valley London Dover Calais English Channel

1 RHINE VALLEY

BELGIUM

Czech Rep

Valley of the Somme

2 PARIS

Slovakia

MUNICH 1

AUSTRIA

Burgundy Region

FRANCE Atlantic Ocean

SWITZ 1

LUCERNE

Swiss Alps

Innsbruck

Hungary

Brenner Pass

Lake Como

Slovenia Croatia 2 VENICE Bosnia

ITALY Adriatic Sea

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ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME

CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

AMSTERDAM: Evening boat cruise along the canals RHINE VALLEY: Sample Rhine Valley wines at a tasting in an historic cellar

23 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: London to Amsterdam Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry across the English Channel & head up to the free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam's canals & gable houses by night Day 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 & try some of the local ‘drop’. (B,D) Stunning drive along the Rhine River Day 3: Rhine Valley to Munich Head south to Munich, a charming festive 800-year-old city & home of the worldfamous Oktoberfest. (B) See the Lorelei Rock Learn how beersteins are crafted See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall 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

Day 5: Venice Meander through the ‘floating city’s’ tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art-filled palazzos, interesting little shops, bars & markets. An optional gondola ride is a must! (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing demonstration 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 Scenic Alpine drive Day 7: Lucerne to Paris Pass through the lush vineyards & wine regions of Burgundy & Chablis to the glittering “City of Lights”. (B,D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral Day 8: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance & history among the city’s legendary icons. (B) Visit a French Perfumery Day 9: Paris to London Catch the ferry in Calais back to London, where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) See World War I battlefields in France

9 Days European Magic 7 Countries 8 Nights hotels 8 Breakfasts & 5 Dinners

Lake Como, Italy

What’s Included

Boat trip, Amsterdam

When to go and how much Code: BBHH Summer 2010

Code: WWHH Winter 2010/11

Start London

Finish London

Total Cost A$ pp*

Start London

Finish London

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 APR 18 MAY 2 MAY 16 MAY 23 MAY 30 JUN 6 JUN 13 JUN 20 JUN 27 JUL 4 JUL 11 JUL 14 JUL 18 JUL 21 JUL 25 AUG 1 AUG 4 AUG 8 AUG 15 AUG 22 AUG 29 SEP 5 SEP 12 SEP 19 • SEP 26 • OCT 3 OCT 10

APR MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT

1695 1739 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1809 1809 1809 1809 1809 1809 1809 1809 1809 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1785 1695

2010 OCT 16 OCT 30 NOV 13 NOV 27 DEC 4 DEC 11 DEC 18 DEC 20 DEC 22 DEC 27 DEC 29

OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN

24 7 21 5 12 19 26 28 30 4 6

1465 1465 1445 1445 1445 1445 1485 1485 1485 1485 1485

2011 JAN 1 JAN 3 JAN 5 JAN 8 JAN 15 JAN 29 FEB 12 FEB 26 MAR 5 MAR 12 MAR 19

JAN 9 JAN 11 JAN 13 JAN 16 JAN 23 FEB 6 FEB 20 MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20 MAR 27

1485 1485 1485 1485 1485 1399 1399 1399 1399 1429 1429

26 10 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 22 26 29 2 9 12 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 4 11 18

All as per itinerary • 8 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 14-15) • 8 continental breakfasts (B) & 5 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossings • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save A$145. Or pay 6 months in advance and save A$89. See page 19 for details.

All tour 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 (either twin or triple-share). BBHH - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$445. WWHH - Winter 2010/11 Single room supplement of A$369. Triple-share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share tour price. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. • These tours will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. Tour starts 7:30am & ends approx. 6:30pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74. For details of winter tours between Oct 2009 - Mar 2010, ask Contiki or your travel agent. Musee d’Orsay

Gondola ride, Venice

VENICE: Gondola ride along the canals - Guided city walking tour - Authentic Venetian dinner with a selection of specialities & regional wines PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & 3 course dinner LUCERNE: Private cruise on stunning Lake Lucerne LUCERNE: Travel to the top of Mt. Stanserhorn by funicular train & aerial cable car (summer departures only) Go to contiki.com/magic-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

11 DAYS Amsterdam to Barcelona 11 Days 255pp* From A$2 A$205/day

7 countries Netherlands, Belgium (in transit), France, Switzerland, Italy (in transit), Monaco, Spain

S.Ireland

Irish Sea Edam

England

NETHERLANDS

2 AMSTERDAM

Wales

Germany

BELGIUM English Channel

Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • See canals & a windmill on a countryside bike tour in Edam • Paris by night cruise on River Seine • Walking tour of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter

Czech Rep Champagne Region

2 PARIS Burgundy Region

FRANCE

Swiss Alps

Atlantic Ocean

Monaco

SPAIN BARCELONA 2

Portugal

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME

CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Slovenia Croatia

1 CHAMONIX

Pyrenees Mountains

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Austria

SWITZ LUCERNE 1

2 FRENCH RIVIERA Mediterranean Sea

Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

AMSTERDAM: Evening boat cruise along the canals PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & three course dinner

ITALY

Adriatic Sea

25 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Amsterdam Check-in to your hotel & explore this freewheeling, vibrant city. Later, meet up with your Contiki Crew. (D) Day 2: Amsterdam Hop on a bike & peddle past windmills in the scenic village of Edam, world-famous for its namesake cheese. Afterwards, check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, trendy cafés & notoriously fun nightclubs. (B) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house See the city’s canals & gable houses by night Day 3: Amsterdam to Paris Journey through Belgium, past Waterloo & into the glittering “City of Lights.” (B,D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral Day 4: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance & history amongst the city’s legendary icons. (B) Day 5: Paris to Lucerne Pass through the lush vineyards of Burgundy to the breathtaking Swiss Alps. (B,D) Day 6: Lucerne to Chamonix Wander the cobble streets of jaw-droppingly gorgeous Lucerne. Then cross over the

11 Days Amsterdam to Barcelona

Alps to Chamonix, the mountain resort town sitting in Mont Blanc’s shadow. (B,D) See the Wooden Chapel Bridge View the Lion Monument See Mont Blanc (weather permitting) Day 7: Chamonix to French Riviera Motor through the Mont Blanc tunnel to Italy & on to the glamorous French Riviera. (B,D)

7 Countries 10 Nights hotels 10 Breakfasts & 6 Dinners

Visit a French perfumery Day 8: French Riviera Do as the locals do - stroll through outdoor markets, shop the upscale boutiques & sun worship on the beach. Later rub shoulders with the rich & famous in Monaco & Monte Carlo! (B)

Canals of Amsterdam

What’s Included

See the Royal Palace in Monaco

All as per itinerary • 10 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 14-15) • 10 continental breakfasts (B) & 6 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Visit a Monte Carlo casino Day 9: French Riviera to Barcelona Travel past Cannes, through France’s rustic Provence region, over the Pyrénées Mountains to Mediterranean Barcelona. (B,D) Scenic drive along the Cote d’Azur Day 10: Barcelona See why this sexy city sizzles on a sightseeing tour. It’s food, fiesta, fashion & fun. Tonight, feel the passion at an unforgettable optional Flamenco show! (B)

The Swiss Alps

See Gaudi’s Art nouveau Cathedral & the 1992 Olympic Games complex Day 11: Depart Barcelona Make your final farewells to your newfound friends as your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance, you save A$115. See page 19 for details. Flamenco show, Barcelona

When to go and how much Code: BBAB Summer 2010 Start Finish Total Cost Ams’dam Barcelona A$ pp*

Start Finish Total Cost Ams’dam Barcelona A$ pp*

2010 MAY 7 MAY 21 MAY 28 JUN 11 JUN 25 JUL 9

2010 JUL 16 JUL 23 AUG 6 AUG 27 SEP 3 SEP 10

MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL

17 31 7 21 5 19

2255 2309 2309 2309 2309 2369

JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP

26 2 16 6 13 20

2369 2369 2369 2309 2309 2309

Gaudi architecture in Barcelona

LUCERNE: Private cruise on stunning Lake Lucerne CHAMONIX: Cable car ride to Aiguille du Midi FRENCH RIVIERA: Dinner near the Royal Palace of Monaco BARCELONA: Flamenco dance show Go to contiki.com/amsterdam-barcelona-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

12 DAYS European Discovery 12 Days 789pp* From A$1 A$150/day

North Sea

8 countries Belgium (in transit), Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Vatican City, Switzerland, France Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • Locally guided bike tour of Munich • Gelato in Rome – our treat • Special access Rome sightseeing coach tour • Paris by night cruise on River Seine

Irish Sea

NETHERLANDS 1 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND Wales Calais English Channel

1 RHINE VALLEY

BELGIUM

Czech Rep

Valley of the Somme

Slovakia

2 PARIS

MUNICH 1

Burgundy Region

FRANCE

Poland

GERMANY

Ruhr Valley London Dover

SWITZ 1 LUCERNE Swiss Alps

Atlantic Ocean

1 TYROL AUSTRIA

Hungary

Brenner Pass

Lake Como

Slovenia Croatia 1 VENICE

Apennine Mountains

FLORENCE 1

Bosnia ITALY

Serbia Adriatic Sea

Montenegro

Spain Mediterranean Sea

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CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Vatican City

2 ROME

Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

AMSTERDAM: Evening boat cruise along the canals RHINE VALLEY: Wine tasting in an historic cellar

Albania Gre

27 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: London to Amsterdam Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry the English Channel & head to the freewheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam's canals & gable houses by night Day 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 Rhine River See the Lorelei Rock Day 3: Rhine Valley to Munich Head south to Munich, the festive home of Oktoberfest. (B) Learn how beersteins are crafted See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall Day 4: Munich to Austrian Tyrol Be ‘wowed’ by stunning alpine scenery en route to a cool Tyrolean village. (B,D) See this pretty mountain region famous for adventure sports Day 5: Austrian Tyrol to Venice Wind through the Bavarian Alps via the Brenner Pass to Italy. Meander through the ‘floating city’ & find grand squares, artfilled palazzos & interesting little shops. (B) Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing demonstration Day 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 See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City Day 7: 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) Day 8: Rome to Florence Pass through rural Umbria’s rolling hills & terraced vineyards to Renaissance Florence. A local guide gives you the inside track on the city’s striking buildings & sacred art. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration Day 9: Florence to Lucerne Catch a glimpse of magical Lake Como en-route to Lucerne, nestled in the breathtaking Swiss Alps. (B,D) See the Wooden Chapel Bridge View the Lion Monument Day 10: Lucerne to Paris Pass through the lush vineyards of Burgundy & Chablis to the glittering “City of Lights”. (B,D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral 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 Day 12: Paris to London Catch the ferry from Calais back to England, where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) See World War I battlefields in France

12 Days European Discovery 8 Countries 11 Nights hotels 11 Breakfasts & 6 Dinners

Mountain biking in Tyrol

When to go and how much What’s Included Code: BBHD Summer 2010 Start London

Finish London

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 MAR 25 APR 8 APR 15 APR 22 APR 29 MAY 1 MAY 6 MAY 8 MAY 13 MAY 15 MAY 20 MAY 22 MAY 27 MAY 29 JUN 3 JUN 5 JUN 10 JUN 12 JUN 17 JUN 19 JUN 22 JUN 24 JUN 26 JUN 29 JUL 1 JUL 3 JUL 8 JUL 10 JUL 13 JUL 15 JUL 17 JUL 20 JUL 22 JUL 24 JUL 27 JUL 29 JUL 31 AUG 5 AUG 7 AUG 12 AUG 14 AUG 19 AUG 21 AUG 26 AUG 28 SEP 2 SEP 4 SEP 9 SEP 11 SEP 14 SEP 16 • SEP 18 • SEP 21 • SEP 23 • SEP 25 •

APR APR APR MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT

2309 2309 2309 2309 2309 2369 2369 2369 2369 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2465 2465 2465 2465 2465 2465 2465 2465 2465 2465 2465 2465 2465 2465 2465 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429

5 19 26 3 10 12 17 19 24 26 31 2 7 9 14 16 21 23 28 30 3 5 7 10 12 14 19 21 24 26 28 31 2 4 7 9 11 16 18 23 25 30 1 6 8 13 15 20 22 25 27 29 2 4 6

Start London

Finish London

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 SEP 26 • SEP 28 • SEP 30 • OCT 2 OCT 7 OCT 9 OCT 14

OCT OCT OCT OCT OCT OCT OCT

2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2309 2309

7 9 11 13 18 20 25

Code: WWHW Winter 2010/11 2010 OCT 19 OCT 26 NOV 2 NOV 9 NOV 16 NOV 23 NOV 25 NOV 28 DEC 2 DEC 5 DEC 7 DEC 12 DEC 14 DEC 18 DEC 20 DEC 22 DEC 24 DEC 26 DEC 28 DEC 30

OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN JAN JAN JAN

30 6 13 20 27 4 6 9 13 16 18 23 25 29 31 2 4 6 8 10

1869 1869 1845 1845 1845 1845 1845 1845 1845 1845 1845 1845 1845 1899 1899 1899 1899 1899 1899 1899

2011 JAN 1 JAN 3 JAN 5 JAN 7 JAN 9 JAN 11 JAN 16 JAN 18 JAN 25 JAN 27 JAN 30 FEB 1 FEB 8 FEB 15 FEB 22 FEB 27 MAR 1 MAR 8 MAR 13 MAR 15 MAR 20 MAR 22

JAN 12 JAN 14 JAN 16 JAN 18 JAN 20 JAN 22 JAN 27 JAN 29 FEB 5 FEB 7 FEB 10 FEB 12 FEB 19 FEB 26 MAR 5 MAR 10 MAR 12 MAR 19 MAR 24 MAR 26 MAR 31 APR 2

1899 1899 1899 1899 1899 1899 1899 1899 1789 1789 1789 1789 1789 1789 1789 1789 1789 1789 1825 1825 1825 1825

All as per itinerary • 11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 14-15) • 11 continental breakfasts (B) & 6 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossings • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save A$185. Or pay 6 months in advance and save A$119. See page 19 for details.

All tour prices above are based on twin-share. *Ifroommate you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex at no extra charge (either twin or triple-share). BBHD - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$605. WWHW - Winter 2010/11 Single room supplement of A$469. Triple-share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share tour price. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. • These tours will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. Tour starts 7:30am & ends approx. 6:30pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74. Winter departures feature a slightly modified itinerary. 1 night in the Austrian Tyrol is replaced by 1 night in Innsbruck. For details of winter tours between Oct 2009 - Mar 2010, ask Contiki or your travel agent. Eiffel Tower, Paris

Venice

TYROL: Whitewater rafting adventure (summer departures only) VENICE: Gondola ride along the canals - Guided city walking tour ROME: Locally guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum LUCERNE: Cruise on Lake Lucerne (summer departures only) FLORENCE: Entrance to one of the largest nightclubs in Florence PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & dinner Go to contiki.com/discovery-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

13 DAYS Best of Europe Mixing coach, train & plane

13 Days 045pp* From A$3 A$235/day

Max your holiday time by mixing travel modes from train, to a coach to a plane.

Irish Sea

North Sea

NETHERLANDS 2 AMSTERDAM

Edam

England Wales

GERMANY

7 countries France, Belgium (in transit), Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Vatican City Only with Contiki (in transit) • Paris by night cruise on River Seine • Travel at 300km/hour on a high-speed train • Locally guided bike tour of Prague • Special access Rome sightseeing coach tour

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME

CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Poland Dresden

BELGIUM English Channel

2 PRAGUE CZECH REP 3 PARIS

FRANCE

Slovakia Austria Hungary

Switz Slovenia

Atlantic Ocean

Croatia ITALY Bosnia Adriatic Sea

Montenegro Spain Mediterranean Sea

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2 BERLIN

Vatican City

3 ROME Albania

PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & dinner AMSTERDAM: Evening canal boat cruise

29 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Paris Check-in to your hotel & explore the stylish, cosmopolitan city of Paris for the afternoon. Later meet up with your Contiki Crew & fellow travellers for dinner & evening sightseeing. (D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysees & Notre Dame Cathedral Days 2-3: Paris Indulge in this sophisticated city for a couple of days & find magic, romance & history. Day trip to the illustrious Château Versailles & opt in for a cabaret show & dinner. (B)(B) See Château Versailles (entrance not included) Visit a French perfumery Day 4: Paris to Amsterdam Zip along in a high speed train headed for the Netherland's free-wheeling, vibrant capital city, Amsterdam. (B,D) See the city’s canals & gable houses by night Day 5: Amsterdam Hop on a bike & peddle past windmills in the scenic village of Edam, world-famous for its namesake cheese. Afterwards, check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, trendy cafés & notoriously fun nightclubs. (B) Bicycle tour of the Dutch countryside Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house Day 6: Amsterdam to Berlin Motor down the Autobahn & get ready for a dose of über-cool in Berlin. Tonight, enjoy this cutting-edge city’s exploding arts, bar & club scene. (B,D) See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate & historic Reichstag building Take in commemorative artwork & the remains of the Berlin Wall See the site of 'Checkpoint Charlie'

10 DAYS

Start in Amsterdam

Day 7: Berlin Savour the intoxicating mix of old & new in this ever-changing city. You’ll find historical significance in everything from the streets to the grand monuments. (B) Day 8: Berlin to Prague Bite into some local fare, like bratwurst, in Dresden on your way south to Prague, an ever-modernizing hub of eastern European revival. (B,D) Visit the city destroyed in World War 2 & known as the 'Florence of the North' See the rebuilt baroque architecture of the Royal Residence, Zwinger Fortress, Opera House & Frauenkirche in Dresden Day 9: Prague Snake through this medieval city’s maze of cobbled streets & discover Gothic architecture, bargain-priced beer & bohemian crystal beads. (B) See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Visit the old town square & see the astronomical clock Day 10: Prague to Rome Catch a short flight to Rome this morning & by the afternoon be walking in history's footsteps around this amazing city. (B,D) See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City Days 11-12: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ for a couple of days in the “Eternal City" & explore this living museum. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Roman Forum & Colosseum. (B)(B) Day 13: Rome The tour ends after breakfast & it's time to say "arrivederci" to your new friends. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 13 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

10 Days 345pp* From A$2 A$235/day

Stuck for time? We’ve got a shorter version of the 13 day Best of Europe tour, visiting 5 countries. Check it out below. Day 1: Arrive Amsterdam Check-in to your hotel. This evening meet your Tour Manager & fellow Contiki travellers. (D) Days 2-10: Amsterdam to Rome Refer to days 4-13 itinerary & included sightseeing above. WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

13 Days Best of Europe 7 Countries 12 Nights hotels 12 Breakfasts & 5 Dinners

Sacre Coeur, Paris

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 12 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 14-15) • 12 continental breakfasts (B) & 5 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • High speed train journey between Paris & Amsterdam • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Flight from Prague to Rome • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Cheers!

Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance, you save A$145. See page 19 for details.

Rijks Museum, Amsterdam

When to go and how much Code: BBTC Summer 2010

Code: BBTAM Summer 2010

Start Paris

Finish Rome

Total Cost A$ pp*

Start Finish Ams’dam Rome

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 MAY 23 JUN 6 JUN 20 JUL 4 JUL 18 AUG 1 AUG 15 AUG 29 SEP 12 SEP 26

JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP OCT

3045 3045 3045 3119 3119 3119 3045 3045 3045 3045

2010 MAY 26 JUN 9 JUN 23 JUL 7 JUL 21 AUG 4 AUG 18 SEP 1 SEP 15 SEP 29

2345 2345 2345 2405 2405 2405 2345 2345 2345 2345

4 18 2 16 30 13 27 10 24 8

JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP OCT

4 18 2 16 30 13 27 10 24 8

Mix+Match

Combine this trip with another tour & double your fun! You’ll also save A$100 with our multi tour discount. See page 19. The ‘Best of Europe’ tour will easily Mix+Match with: • Simply Italy (p.48-49)

All tour prices above are based on twin-share. *If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex

>> explore more >> See optional activities below, excluding Paris. Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance, you save A$115. See page 19 for details.

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roommate at no extra charge (either twin or triple-share). BBTC - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$909. BBTAM - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$699. Triple share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share tour price. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74. Prague

BERLIN: Locally guided historical walking tour PRAGUE: Scenic river cruise with lunch ROME: Locally guided

tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum

Go to contiki.com/best-europe-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

16 DAYS European Encounter

16 Days 299pp* From A$2 A$144/day

10 countries Belgium (in transit), Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, Vatican City, France, Monaco Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • See canals & a windmill on a countryside bike tour in Edam • Special access Rome sightseeing coach tour • Feature hotel: 16th C château • Paris by night cruise on River Seine

Irish Sea

North Sea

NETHERLANDS 2 AMSTERDAM

Edam

ENGLAND Wales Calais English Channel

BELGIUM

Czech Rep Slovakia

2 PARIS AUSTRIA Burgundy Region

FRANCE Atlantic Ocean

SWITZ Liechtenstein 1 INNSBRUCK LUCERNE 2 Swiss Alps

CHATEAU DE FONTAGER 1

CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Slovenia Croatia 1 VENICE

Apennine Mountains Avignon

Hungary

Brenner Pass

ITALY

Bosnia

Pisa Monaco FLORENCE

2 FRENCH RIVIERA Mediterranean Sea

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME

Poland

1 RHINE VALLEY

Valley of the Somme

Spain

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GERMANY

Ruhr Valley London Dover

Serbia Adriatic Sea

Montenegro Vatican City

2 ROME

Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

AMSTERDAM: Evening canal boat cruise LUCERNE: Cable car up Mt. Pilatus (subject to weather conditions)

31 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: London to Amsterdam Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry across the English Channel & head to the free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam's canals & gable houses by night Day 2: Amsterdam Hop on a bike & peddle past windmills in the scenic village of Edam, world-famous for its namesake cheese. Afterwards, check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, trendy cafés & notoriously fun nightclubs. (B) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house Day 3: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley Follow the river to the Rhine Valley with its charming wine villages & old-time German atmosphere. (B,D) Scenic River Cruise (summer departures only) See the Lorelei Rock Day 4: Rhine Valley to Lucerne Following the Rhine River, weave through castle-dotted valleys & rolling vineyards on the way to Lucerne, nestled in the breathtaking Swiss Alps. (B,D) See the Wooden Chapel Bridge Scenic Alpine drive Day 5: Lucerne Breathe in the alpine beauty of this lakeside town as you spend the day exploring. Wander the cobble streets of this gorgeous alpine setting & shop for goods that Switzerland is known for - watches, chocolate & Swiss army knives (B) Day 6: Lucerne to Innsbruck Twist & turn through scenic alpine vistas to Innsbruck. Soak up the sights & discover Tyrolean specialty shops in its medieval Old Town. (B,D) Visit the capital of Liechtenstein, Vaduz See the Golden Roof, Royal Palace & Olympic Ski Jump in Innsbruck Day 7: Innsbruck to Venice Wind through the Alps via the Brenner Pass to Italy. Meander through the ‘floating city’ & find grand squares, art-filled palazzos & interesting little shops. (B) Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing demonstration Day 8: Venice to Rome Leave enchanting Venice & criss-cross the Apennine Mountains on the road to Rome. (B,D) See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona Day 9: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Roman Forum & Colosseum. (B) See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City

Day 10: Rome to Florence Pass through rural Umbria’s rolling hills & terraced vineyards to Renaissance Florence. A local guide gives you the inside track on the city’s striking buildings & sacred art. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration Day 11: Florence to French Riviera Stop & check out Pisa’s famous architectural wonder en-route to the glamorous French Riviera. Later, rub shoulders with the rich & famous in Monaco & Monte Carlo! (B) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa See the Royal Palace in Monaco Visit a Monte Carlo casino Day 12: French Riviera Do as the locals do - stroll through outdoor markets, shop the upscale boutiques & sun worship on the beach. (B,D) Day 13: French Riviera to Château de Fontager Travel north & take a lunch break in Provence’s graceful city, Avignon. Arrive at Château de Fontager & enjoy its large pool, lovely grounds & charming locale on the Rhone River. (B,D) Visit Avignon & see the Papal Palace Visit a French perfumery Special overnight stay at Château de Fontager Day 14: Château de Fontager to Paris Leave the authentic medieval castle behind & pass through wine country on the road to the glittering “City of Lights.” (B,D) See the Chablis & Burgundy vineyards See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysees & Notre Dame Cathedral Day 15: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance & history amongst the city’s legendary icons. (B) Day 16: Paris to London Catch the ferry from Calais back to England, where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) See World War I battlefields in France

16 Days European Encounter 10 Countries 14 Nights hotels 1 Night château 15 Breakfasts & 8 Dinners Innsbruck, Austria

What’s Included

Paris

When to go and how much Code: BBHX Summer 2010

Code: WWHZ Winter 2010/11

Start London

Finish London

Total Cost A$ pp*

Start London

Finish London

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 APR 2 APR 16 APR 30 MAY 7 MAY 14 MAY 21 MAY 28 JUN 4 JUN 11 JUN 18 JUN 23 JUN 25 JUN 30 JUL 2 JUL 9 JUL 14 JUL 16 JUL 21 JUL 23 JUL 28 JUL 30 AUG 6 AUG 11 AUG 13 AUG 20 AUG 27 SEP 3 SEP 8 SEP 10 SEP 17 SEP 22 SEP 24 OCT 1 OCT 8 OCT 15

APR MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT OCT OCT OCT

2949 2949 2949 3029 3029 3099 3099 3099 3099 3099 3099 3099 3099 3155 3155 3155 3155 3155 3155 3155 3155 3155 3099 3099 3099 3099 3099 3099 3099 3099 3099 3099 3099 3099 2949

2010 OCT 16 OCT 23 OCT 30 NOV 6 NOV 13 NOV 20 NOV 27 DEC 2 DEC 6 DEC 9 DEC 15 DEC 17 DEC 19 DEC 21 DEC 23 DEC 27 DEC 29 DEC 31

OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN JAN JAN JAN JAN JAN

31 7 14 21 28 5 12 17 21 24 30 1 3 5 7 11 13 15

2409 2409 2409 2375 2375 2375 2375 2375 2375 2375 2445 2445 2445 2445 2445 2445 2445 2445

2011 JAN 4 JAN 6 JAN 13 JAN 20 JAN 29 FEB 5 FEB 19 FEB 26 MAR 5 MAR 12 MAR 19 MAR 24

JAN 19 JAN 21 JAN 28 FEB 4 FEB 13 FEB 20 MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20 MAR 27 APR 3 APR 8

2445 2445 2445 2299 2299 2299 2299 2299 2299 2349 2349 2349

17 1 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 8 10 15 17 24 29 31 5 7 12 14 21 26 28 4 11 18 23 25 2 7 9 16 23 30

All as per itinerary • 15 nights twin or triple-share accommodation: 14 nights in hotels & 1 night in Contiki’s Feature Hotel (more on pages 14-15) • 15 continental breakfasts (B) & 8 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossings • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save A$235. Or pay 6 months in advance and save A$155. See page 19 for details.

All tour prices above are based on twin-share. *Ifroommate you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex at no extra charge (either twin or triple-share). BBHX - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$769. WWHZ - Winter 2010/11 Single room supplement of A$605. Triple share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share tour price. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 7:30am & ends approx. 6:30pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74. For details of winter tours between Oct 2009 - Mar 2010, ask Contiki or your travel agent. The Eiffel Tower, Paris

Château Fontager

TYROL: Whitewater rafting adventure (summer departures only) VENICE: Gondola ride along the canals - Guided city walking tour ROME: Locally guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum FLORENCE: Tuscan hills feast with singing & dancing PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & dinner Go to contiki.com/encounter-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

32 17 Days Road To Athens 8 Countries 15 Nights hotels 1 Night ferry 16 Breakfasts & 8 Dinners

8 Countries France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, Italy, Vatican City, Greece

17 DAYS Road to Athens

What’s Included

Venetian Fortress, Corfu

• Paris by night cruise on River Seine • Locally guided bike tour of Munich • Special access Rome sightseeing coach tour

• Contiki onsite Rep in Corfu

Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance, you save A$159. See page 19 for details.

Mix+Match

Combine this trip with another tour & double your fun! You’ll also save A$100 with our multi tour discount. See page 19. The ‘Road To Athens’ tour will easily Mix+Match with: • Greek Island Hopping (p.66-67)

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME

Calais English Channel

Belgium

When to go and how much Code: BBAL Summer 2010 Start London

Finish Athens

Total Cost Start A$ pp* London

2010 APR 27 MAY 4 MAY 18 JUN 1 JUN 8 JUN 15 JUN 22 JUN 29 JUL 4 JUL 6 JUL 13

MAY 13 MAY 20 JUN 3 JUN 17 JUN 24 JUL 1 JUL 8 JUL 15 JUL 20 JUL 22 JUL 29

3045 3125 3199 3199 3199 3199 3199 3199 3255 3255 3255

2010 JUL 18 JUL 20 JUL 27 AUG 3 AUG 10 AUG 17 AUG 24 AUG 31 SEP 7 SEP 12 SEP 14

Finish Athens

AUG 3 AUG 5 AUG 12 AUG 19 AUG 26 SEP 2 SEP 9 SEP 16 SEP 23 SEP 28 SEP 30

Total Cost A$ pp*

3255 3255 3255 3255 3255 3199 3199 3199 3199 3199 3199

All tour 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 (either twin or tripleshare). Single room supplement of A$795 & triple-share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share tour price. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 7:30am & ends approx. 12:00 noon. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74.

CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Places Visited 1 1 or more nightstops

GERMANY

Czech Rep

Valley of the Somme

2 PARIS

MUNICH

Burgundy Region

FRANCE

SWITZ 1 LUCERNE

Uk Slovakia

Liechtenstein 2

TYROL AUSTRIA

Hungary

Brenner Pass

Swiss Alps

Atlantic Ocean

Slovenia Croatia 2 VENICE

Pisa

2 FLORENCE

Rom

Bosnia Serbia

ITALY

Adriatic Sea

Montenegro

17 Days 045pp* FromA$3 A$180/day Spain

Mediterranean Sea

Vatican City

2 ROME

Day 1: London to Paris Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry across the English Channel to France. Journey past World War I battlefields & into the glittering “City of Lights.” (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysees & Notre Dame Cathedral Day 2: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance & history among the city’s legendary icons. (B) Visit a French Perfumery Day 3: Paris to Lucerne Pass through the lush vineyards of Burgundy to Lucerne, nestled in the breathtaking Swiss Alps. (B,D) See the Chablis & Burgundy vineyards See the Wooden Chapel Bridge Scenic Alpine drive Day 4: Lucerne to Munich Leave the gorgeous lake town behind, stop in tiny Liechtenstein & later arrive in lively Munich, home of Oktoberfest. (B) Visit Liechtenstein’s capital, Vaduz See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall Day 5: Munich to Austrian Tyrol Take in the stunning alpine scenery en-route to a cute Tyrolean village. (B,D) Day 6: Austrian Tyrol Choose from one of many high energy outdoor activities in the surrounding mountains. (B,D) See this pretty mountain region famous for adrenalin sports Day 7: Austrian Tyrol to Venice Wind through the Bavarian Alps to fairytale Venice via Brenner Pass. (B,D) Enjoy a scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles Day 8: Venice Meander alleyways & canals to find art-filled palazzi, quaint local shops, bars & markets. (B) Private motorboat to the historic island See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano Glass blowing demonstration

Bul

Macedonia

Mt. Vesuvius

Pompeii

Brindisi

Albania

1 2 GREECE CORFU Corinth Canal

Ionian Sea

Itinerary and included sightseeing

All as per itinerary • 16 nights twin or triple share accommodation: 15 nights in hotels & 1 night onboard a ferry (more on pages 14-15) • 16 continental breakfasts (B) & 8 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossings • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Only with Contiki

London Dover

1 ATHENS

Day 9: Venice to Florence Snake through the Apennine Mountains to Pisa before journeying through the Tuscan hillsides to Renaissance Florence. (B) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Day 10: Florence Get inside info from your local guide on Florence’s Renaissance buildings & art before exploring at your own pace. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Learn about Florence’s leather craft with a demonstration Day 11: Florence to Rome Say farewell to Florence as we roll through Umbria’s hills & vineyards on the road to Rome. (B,D) See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona Day 12: Rome Tap into this living museum of history. Get a feel for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Roman Forum & Colosseum. (B,D) See St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City Day 13: Rome to Corfu Pass through Naples, catch a view of Mt. Vesuvius & opt in for a tour of Pompeii’s ancient ruins before crossing southern Italy to board the overnight ferry to Greece. (B) Days 14-15: Corfu Kick back, relax & soak up the sun in this Greek island paradise. (B,D)(B) Day 16: Corfu to Athens Leave Corfu via the Corinth Canal en-route to mythological Athens. (B) Day 17: Depart Athens After morning sightseeing, it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Visit the Acropolis & Parthenon with a local guide See the first modern Olympic Stadium

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PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & dinner LUCERNE: Cruise on Lake Lucerne LUCERNE: Cog-railway & cable car ride to the top of Mt Stanserhorn TYROL: Whitewater rafting adventure VENICE: Gondola ride along the canals

Road to Athens

21 Days Road to Athens

plus 3 day Greek Island Cruise

9 Countries 16 Nights hotels 1 Night ferry 3 Nights cruise 20 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 11 Dinners & 3 Suppers

Itinerary and included sightseeing Days 1-16: London to Athens Refer to Road to Athens map, itinerary & included sightseeing opposite. Day 17: Athens Sightsee the ancient wonders of Athens & feel the gritty urban soul of this bustling city. (B) Visit the Acropolis & Parthenon with a local guide See the first modern Olympic Stadium Day 18: Athens to Mykonos Cruise to Mykonos with its golden beaches & young, vibrant party culture. (B,L,D,S) Day 19: Cruising to Patmos via Kusadasi Stop in the port town of Kusadasi. Later, dock at the unspoilt island of Patmos. (B,L,D,S) Visit Kusadasi’s local bazaar See the Monastery of St. John on Patmos Day 20: Cruising to Santorini via Crete Drop by Crete, the largest of the Greek Islands en-route to the beautiful iconic Santorini, world-famous for its simple blue & white buildings. (B,L,D,S) Visit Heraklion town on Crete See the spectacular volcanic islands surrounding Santorini Visit the main town of Fira Day 21: Arrival into Athens After breakfast, transfer into central Athens where the tour ends upon arrival. (B)

21 Days 725pp* From A$3 A$178/day

The Parthenon, Athens

9 Countries Aegean Sea Corinth Canal 1

GREECE

TURKEY ATHENS Kusadasi Mykonos

What’s Included

Patmos

Santorini

Crete

Mediterranean Sea

• Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

>> explore more >>

Little Venice, Mykonos

You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, or choose from our optional activities. Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance, you save A$159. See page 19 for details.

13 DAYS Stuck for time? We’ve got a shorter version of the 17 day Road to Athens tour, visiting 7 countries. Check it out below.

>> explore more >> You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, as well as choose from our optional activities. See Road to Athens optional activities, excluding Corfu.

• Tour code: BBRL • For departure dates see price panel on the left page. For prices, deduct A$835 from price panel on the left page. • Single room supplement: A$590

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Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance, you save A$119. See page 19 for details.

When to go and how much Code: RTACR3 Summer 2010

13 Days 210pp* From A$2 A$170/day

Road to Rome

Days 1-12: London to Rome Refer to Road to Athens map, itinerary & included sightseeing described opposite & above. Day 13: Rome Say your farewells & swap addresses as your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, Italy, Vatican City, Greece, Turkey

Start London

Finish Athens

2010 APR 27 MAY 4 MAY 18 JUN 1 JUN 8 JUN 22 JUL 6 JUL 13 JUL 20 JUL 27 AUG 3 AUG 10 AUG 17 AUG 24 AUG 31 SEP 7 SEP 14

MAY 17 MAY 24 JUN 7 JUN 21 JUN 28 JUL 12 JUL 26 AUG 2 AUG 9 AUG 16 AUG 23 AUG 30 SEP 6 SEP 13 SEP 20 SEP 27 OCT 4

Port Taxes Twin Out Twin Out Twin In Twin In Gratuities A$ pp* Total Cost A$ pp* Total Cost A$ pp* A$ pp* 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160

3689 3785 3879 3879 3879 3879 3939 3939 3939 3939 3939 3939 3879 3879 3879 3879 3879

3849 3945 4039 4039 4039 4039 4099 4099 4099 4099 4099 4099 4039 4039 4039 4039 4039

3565 3659 3749 3749 3749 3749 3809 3809 3809 3809 3809 3809 3749 3749 3749 3749 3749

3725 3819 3909 3909 3909 3909 3969 3969 3969 3969 3969 3969 3909 3909 3909 3909 3909

If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin or triple-share). Or take a single supplement option: add A$935 to twin-share price for an inside cabin (plus add port taxes for total price) or A$965 to twin-share price for an outside cabin (plus add port taxes for total price). For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 7:30am & ends approx. 10:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74. If you require a Schengen visa for this tour, it must be a multi-entry visa.

All as per itinerary • 20 nights twin or triple-share accommodation: 16 nights in hotels, 1 night onboard a ferry & 3 nights onboard a cruise ship (more on pages 14-15) • 20 continental breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 11 three-course dinners (D) & 3 suppers (S) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossing • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges • Onboard representative • Fun-filled entertainment on every night of every cruise

Only with Contiki

• Paris by night cruise on River Seine • Locally guided bike tour of Munich • Special access Rome sightseeing coach tour

• Contiki onsite Rep in Corfu

Mix+Match

Combine this trip with another tour & double your fun! You’ll also save A$100 with our multi tour discount. See page 19. The ‘Road to Rome’ tour will easily Mix+Match with: • Simply Italy (p.48-49)

FLORENCE: Tuscan Hills Feast with singing & dancing - Entrance to one of the largest nightclubs in Florence ROME: Guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum CORFU: Watersports including parasailing, waterskiing & tube riding Greek Island Cruise optional activities: KUSADASI: Guided tour of the classical Greek archaeological site of Ephesus PATMOS: Guided tour of the Monastry of St. John CRETE: Guided tour of the Minoan Palace of Knossos Go to contiki.com/road-athens-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

18 DAYS European Impressions 18 Days 229pp* From A$3 A$180/day

Irish Sea

10 countries Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, France, Monaco, Spain

NETHERLANDS 1 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND Wales

Ruhr Valley London Dover Calais English Channel

1 BRUSSELS BELGIUM

GERMANY

Czech Rep

Valley of the Somme

Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • Feature hotel: Swiss mountain lodge • Locally guided bike tour of Munich • Private boat to the islands of Venice

MUNICH 1

2 PARIS Loire Valley

FRANCE Atlantic Ocean

1 BORDEAUX

Poland

1 RHINE VALLEY

SWITZ Lucerne

2 SWISS ALPS

Liechtenstein

AUSTRIA Innsbruck

Hungary

Brenner Pass Lake Garda

Slovenia Croatia 2 VENICE

Apennine Mountains Pisa Monaco

Carcassonne

SPAIN al

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ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME

CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

BARCELONA 2

2 FRENCH RIVIERA

2 FLORENCE ITALY

Bosnia

Adriatic Sea

Mediterranean Sea

Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

AMSTERDAM: Evening canal boat cruise LUCERNE: Cruise on Lake Lucerne

35 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: London to Brussels Meet up with your Contiki crew & ferry across the English Channel. Dash through France to Brussels, famous for its chocolate, waffles & beer. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See the Statue of the Mannekin-Pis, the Grand Place & the Palace of Justice Day 2: Brussels to Amsterdam Head to the free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam & check out its myriad of museums, cool cafés & notoriously fun nightclubs. (B) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house See the city’s canals & gable houses by night Day 3: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley Follow the river to the Rhine Valley with its charming wine villages & old-time German atmosphere. (B,D) Learn how beersteins are crafted Stunning drive along the Rhine River See the Lorelei Rock Day 4: Rhine Valley to Swiss Alps Stop in the lakeside town of Lucerne for chocolate before arriving in the beautiful Swiss Alps. (B,D) See the Wooden Chapel Bridge Scenic Alpine drive Day 5: Swiss Alps Chill for a day in this alpine paradise & enjoy the glaciers year round snow. Opt for one of the many activities on offer like snow tubing & hiking. (B,D) Day 6: Swiss Alps to Munich Leave this gorgeous area behind, cross through tiny Liechtenstein & arrive in lively Munich, home of Oktoberfest. (B) Visit Liechtenstein’s capital, Vaduz See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall Day 7: Munich to Venice Wind through the Alps & stop in Innsbruck, before travelling via the Brenner Pass to fairytale Venice. (B,D) Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles See the Golden Roof, Royal Palace & Olympic Ski Jump in Innsbruck Day 8: 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 Doges’ Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing demonstration Day 9: Venice to Florence Stop at lakeside Sirmione then it’s onto Pisa to check out its architectural wonder before reaching Renaissance Florence. (B,D) Visit Sirmione on Lake Garda See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Day 10: Florence A local guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities. Later on, enjoy exploring at your own pace. (B)

See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration Day 11: Florence to French Riviera Head out along the Italian coastline & past the ancient maritime city of Genoa to the glamorous French Riviera. Later, rub shoulders with the rich & famous in Monaco & Monte Carlo! (B) Visit a French perfumery See the Royal Palace in Monaco Visit a Monte Carlo casino Day 12: French Riviera Do as the locals do - stroll through outdoor markets, shop the upscale boutiques & sun worship on the beach. (B,D) Day 13: French Riviera to Barcelona Travel past Cannes, through France’s charmingly rustic Provence region, over the Pyrénées Mountains to Mediterranean Barcelona. (B,D) Scenic drive along the Cote d’Azur Day 14: Barcelona See why this sexy city sizzles on a sightseeing tour. It’s food, fiesta, fashion & fun. Tonight, feel the passion at an unforgettable optional Flamenco show! (B) See Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia & the 1992 Olympic Games complex Walk through the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district Day 15: Barcelona to Bordeaux Feel the glory of medieval Carcassonne on the road to Bordeaux. (B) Visit one of Europe’s greatest fortress cities Day 16: Bordeaux to Paris Cut through the Loire Valley & pass rolling vineyards en-route to the glittering “City of Lights.” (B,D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysees & Notre Dame Cathedral Day 17: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance & history amongst the city’s legendary icons. (B) Day 18: Paris to London Catch the ferry from Calais back to England, where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) See World War I battlefields in France

18 Days European Impressions 10 Countries 17 Nights hotels 17 Breakfasts & 9 Dinners

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 17 nights twin or triple-share accommodation: 15 nights in hotels & 2 nights in Contiki’s feature hotel (more on pages 14-15) • 17 continental breakfasts (B) & 9 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossing • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Marienplatz, Munich

Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance, you save A$165. See page 19 for details.

Shopping in Florence

When to go and how much Code: BBEM Summer 2010 Start London

Finish London

Total Cost A$ pp*

Start London

Finish London

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 APR 8 APR 29 MAY 13 MAY 20 MAY 27 JUN 3 JUN 17 JUN 24 JUL 1 JUL 8 JUL 12 JUL 15 JUL 19

APR MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG

3229 3229 3309 3395 3395 3395 3395 3395 3465 3465 3465 3465 3465

2010 JUL 22 JUL 29 AUG 5 AUG 12 AUG 26 SEP 2 SEP 9 SEP 16 • SEP 23 • SEP 27 • SEP 30 OCT 7

AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT OCT OCT

3465 3465 3465 3395 3395 3395 3395 3395 3395 3395 3395 3395

25 16 30 6 13 20 4 11 18 25 29 1 5

8 15 22 29 12 19 26 3 10 14 17 24

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VENICE: Gondola ride along the canals, a truly memorable experience - Guided city walking tour FLORENCE: Entrance to one of the largest nightclubs in Florence - Tuscan hills feast with singing & dancing BARCELONA: Flamenco dance show PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & dinner Go to contiki.com/impressions-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

21 DAYS European Vista

21 Days 935pp* From A$2 A$140/day

10 countries France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)

Irish Sea

North Sea Edam

ENGLAND Wales

BELGIUM

Valley of the Somme

1 RHINE VALLEY

CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

2 PRAGUE

Burgundy Region

FRANCE

Slovakia

MUNICH 1

Swiss Alps Atlantic Ocean

1 VIENNA 2 TYROL AUSTRIA

SWITZ 2 LUCERNE

Hungary

Brenner Pass

ITALY

Slovenia Croatia 2 VENICE

Bologna Apennine Mountains Pisa Monaco

2 FRENCH RIVIERA Mediterranean Sea

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME

Poland

CZECH REP

Dachau

2 PARIS

Spain

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GERMANY

London Dover Calais English Channel

Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • Paris by night cruise on River Seine • Special access Rome sightseeing coach tour • Feature hotel: Pyramid Hotel in Vienna • See canals & a windmill on a countryside bike tour in Edam

NETHERLANDS

2 AMSTERDAM

1 FLORENCE

Bosnia Serbia Adriatic Sea

Montenegro Vatican City

2 ROME

Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & dinner FRENCH RIVIERA: Dinner near the Royal Palace of Monaco LUCERNE: Cruise on Lake Lucerne (summer departures only)

Albania

37 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: London to Paris Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry across the English Channel to France. Journey past World War I battlefields & into the glittering “City of Lights.” (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysees & Notre Dame Cathedral Day 2: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance & history amongst the city’s legendary icons. (B) Visit a French perfumery Day 3: Paris to Lucerne Pass through the lush vineyards of Burgundy to the breathtaking Swiss Alps. (B,D) Day 4: Lucerne Your jaw will drop at the alpine beauty of this lake town as you wander through the cobbled streets. (B,D) See the Wooden Chapel Bridge View the Lion Monument Day 5: Lucerne to French Riviera Catch a glimpse of magical Lake Como en-route to the glamorous resort town of Nice. Tonight rub shoulders with the rich & famous in Monaco & Monte Carlo! (B) Scenic drive along the Cote d'Azur See the Royal Palace in Monaco Visit a Monte Carlo casino Day 6: French Riviera Do as the locals do - stroll through outdoor markets, shop the upscale boutiques & sun worship on the beach. (B,D) Day 7: French Riviera to Florence Stop & check out Pisa’s famous architectural wonder before arriving in Renaissance Florence. (B) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Day 8: Florence to Rome A local guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities & then it’s on the road to Rome. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria in Florence Florentine leather craft demonstration See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum in Rome Day 9: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” and explore this living museum of history. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Roman Forum & Colosseum. (B,D) See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City Day 10: Rome to Venice Criss-cross the Appenine Mountains & stop at elegant Bologna, before reaching enchanting Venice. (B,D) See Bologna’s famous porticos & two towers Day 11: Venice Meander through the ‘floating city’s’ tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares,

art-filled palazzos, little shops, bars & markets. (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing demonstration Day 12: Venice to Austrian Tyrol Wind through the Austrian Alps via the Brenner Pass to a quaint Tyrolean village. (B,D) Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles Day 13: Austrian Tyrol Choose your own adventure in the mountains of Tyrol - exhilarating outdoor activities include tandem paragliding, hiking & mountain biking! (B,D) Day 14: Austrian Tyrol to Munich Stop at the sobering Dachau concentration camp memorial before reaching lively Munich, home to Oktoberfest - celebrating 200 years in 2010. (B) See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall Visit Dachau concentration camp Day 15: Munich to Vienna Leave festive Bavaria behind & head to Austria’s cultured capital, Vienna. (B) Day 16: Vienna to Prague Viennese culture waltzes right up to you on a morning tour of Vienna. Then travel through Bohemia to Prague, “The City of a Thousand Spires.” (B,D) See Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral & the State Opera House Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road Day 17: Prague Snake through this medieval city’s maze of cobbled streets & discover gothic architecture, bargain-priced beer & bohemian crystal beads. (B) See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Visit the old town square & see the astronomical clock Day 18: Prague to Rhine Valley Journey through Germany to the Rhine River valley full of castles & renowned vineyards. (B,D) See the Lorelei Rock Scenic River Cruise (summer departures only) Day 19: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam Next it’s in to the Netherlands & on to the free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam. (B,D) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house See the canals, gable houses & the city by night Day 20: Amsterdam Hop on a bike & peddle past windmills out to the scenic village of Edam, world-famous for its namesake cheese. Then check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, trendy cafés & notoriously fun nightclubs. (B) Day 21: Amsterdam to London Circle back to France via Belgium & ferry across the English Channel to England, where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

21 Days European Vista 10 Countries 20 Nights hotels 20 Breakfasts & 11 Dinners

Monaco Casino

What’s Included

Munich

When to go and how much Code: BBHV Summer 2010

Code: WWHT Winter 2010/11

Start London

Finish London

Total Cost A$ pp*

Start London

Finish London

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 APR 10 APR 24 MAY 1 MAY 8 MAY 15 MAY 22 MAY 29 JUN 5 JUN 12 JUN 19 JUN 26 JUL 3 JUL 10 JUL 17 JUL 19 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 7 AUG 14 AUG 28 SEP 4 SEP 11 • SEP 18 • SEP 20 • SEP 25 OCT 2 OCT 9

APR MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT OCT OCT OCT

3755 3755 3849 3849 3949 3949 3949 3949 3949 3949 3949 4049 4049 4049 4049 4049 4049 4049 3949 3949 3949 3949 3949 3949 3949 3949 3755

2010 OCT 16 OCT 23 NOV 6 NOV 13 NOV 20 NOV 27 DEC 4 DEC 11 DEC 13 DEC 18 DEC 20 DEC 22 DEC 27

NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN JAN JAN JAN

5 12 26 3 10 17 24 31 2 7 9 11 16

3069 3069 3025 3025 3025 3025 3025 3025 3025 3115 3115 3115 3115

2011 JAN 3 JAN 10 JAN 22 JAN 29 FEB 12 FEB 19 FEB 26 MAR 5 MAR 12 MAR 19

JAN 23 JAN 30 FEB 11 FEB 18 MAR 4 MAR 11 MAR 18 MAR 25 APR 1 APR 8

3115 3115 2935 2935 2935 2935 2935 2935 2995 2995

30 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 8 13 20 27 3 17 24 1 8 10 15 22 29

All as per itinerary • 20 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 14-15) • 20 continental breakfasts (B) & 11 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, airconditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossings • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save A$299. Or pay 6 months in advance and save A$195. See page 19 for details.

All tour 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 (either twin or triple-share). BBHV - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$979. WWHT - Winter 2010/11 Single room supplement of A$769. Triple-share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share tour price. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. • These tours will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. Tour starts 7:30am & ends approx. 6:30pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74. Winter departures feature a slightly modified itinerary. The 2 nights in the Austrian Tyrol are replaced with a 2nd night in both Florence and Vienna. For details of winter tours between Oct 2009 - Mar 2010, ask Contiki or your travel agent. Leaning Tower of Pisa

FLORENCE: Tuscan hills feast - Entry to one of the city’s largest nightclubs ROME: Locally guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum TYROL: Tandem paragliding (summer departures only) - Mountain bike tour & BBQ lunch (summer departures only) VIENNA: Mozart & Strauss classical music concert & dinner RHINE VALLEY: Wine tasting in an historic cellar AMSTERDAM : Evening canal boat cruise Go to contiki.com/vista-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

28 DAYS European Panorama 28 Days 165pp* From A$5 A$185/day

12 countries France, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Greece, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)

NETHERLANDS AMSTERDAM 2

Edam

ENGLAND Wales Calais English Channel

BELGIUM

Czech Rep

Valley of the Somme

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME

CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

FRANCE

1 BORDEAUX

2 SWISS ALPS

SPAIN

Verona

Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

Mediterranean Sea

Hungary

Slovenia Croatia 2 VENICE

FLORENCE ITALY

Romania

Bosnia Serbia

Adriatic Sea

2 ROME

BARCELONA 2

2 VIENNA

AUSTRIA Liechtenstein Dolomite Lucerne Mountains

Pisa Monaco

2 FRENCH RIVIERA

Mauthausen

1 TYROL

SWITZ

Atlantic Ocean

Carcassonne

Slovakia

MUNICH 1

Montenegro Macedonia

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Chateau Loire Valley Chambord

Poland

1 RHINE VALLEY

2 PARIS

Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • Paris by night cruise on River Seine • Special access Rome sightseeing coach tour • Feature hotels: Swiss mountain lodge & Roman villa • Contiki onsite Rep in Corfu • Rhine River scenic cruise • See canals & a windmill on a countryside bike tour in Edam

GERMANY

Ruhr Valley London Dover

Vatican City Mt. Vesuvius Pompeii Brindisi

Albania 1

CORFU

PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & dinner ROME: Locally guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum

GREECE Corinth Canal

39 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: London to Paris Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry across the English Channel & journey to the “City of Lights.” (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysees & Notre Dame Cathedral Day 2: Paris Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance & history amongst the city’s legendary icons. (B) Day 3: Paris to Bordeaux Cut through the Loire Valley & pass rolling vineyards en-route to Bordeaux. (B) Scenic drive to see Château de Chambord Day 4: Bordeaux to Barcelona Feel the glory of medieval Carcassonne on the road to Barcelona. (B,D) Visit the greatest fortress city of Europe Day 5: Barcelona See why this sexy city sizzles on a sightseeing tour. It’s food, fiesta, fashion & fun. Tonight, feel the passion at an optional Flamenco show! (B) See Gaudi’s Art nouveau Cathedral & the 1992 Olympic Games complex Walk the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district Day 6: Barcelona to French Riviera Travel through Provence to the glamorous resort town of Nice on the French Riviera. (B,D) Scenic drive along the Cote d'Azur Day 7: French Riviera Do as the locals do - stroll through outdoor markets, shop & worship the sun on the beach. Later, rub shoulders with the rich & famous in Monaco & Monte Carlo! (B) See the Royal Palace in Monaco Visit a Monte Carlo casino Day 8: French Riviera to Florence Stop & check out Pisa’s famous architectural wonder before arriving in Florence. (B,D) Visit a French perfumery See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Day 9: Florence A local guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in this atmospheric city. Later, explore at your own pace. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration Day 10: Florence to Rome Pass through rural Umbria’s rolling hills & terraced vineyards on the road to Rome. (B) See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City Two night stay at Hotel Cabala Day 11: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history. Then get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Roman Forum & Colosseum. (B,D) Day 12: Rome to Corfu Pass Naples, catch a view of Mt. Vesuvius & opt for a tour of Pompeii’s ancient ruins. Cross Italy & board the ferry to Greece. (B)

Days 13-15: Corfu Kick back & relax, get into the water sports, shop & soak up the sun in this Greek island paradise. (B,D)(B)(B,D) Day 16: Corfu to Italy Cruise across the Adriatic Sea to the enchanting port of Venice. (B) Day 17: Arrive Venice Head out to Romeo & Juliet’s home of Verona & then it’s back to Venice. (B,D) See Juliet's Balcony & the Roman Arena Day 18: Venice Meander through the ‘floating city’s’ tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art-filled palazzos, little shops, bars & markets. (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing demonstration Day 19: Venice to Vienna Ride through the Dolomite Mountains to Austria’s capital, Vienna. (B) Day 20: Vienna Viennese culture waltzes right up to you on a morning tour. Take the afternoon to wander this picture book city & its wealth of music, cafés, parks, architecture &, of course, strudel! (B,D) See Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral & the State Opera House Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road Day 21: Vienna to Munich Make a sobering stop at the Mauthausen concentration camp memorial en-route to Munich, home of Oktoberfest. (B) Entry into Mauthausen memorial See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall Day 22: Munich to Austrian Tyrol Be ‘wowed’ by stunning alpine scenery en-route to a cool Tyrolean village. (B,D) See this idyllic region famous for adventure sports Day 23: Austrian Tyrol to Swiss Alps Stop in tiny Liechtenstein & lakeside Lucerne before spending 2 days in the magical Swiss Alps. (B,D) Visit Liechtenstein’s capital, Vaduz See the Wooden Chapel Bridge Scenic Alpine drive Day 24: Swiss Alps Chill for a day in the breathtaking alps & enjoy one of the many outdoor activities this popular region has to choose from. (B,D) Day 25: Swiss Alps to Rhine Valley Follow the Rhine River to a valley full of castles & vineyards. (B,D) Learn how beersteins are crafted See the Lorelei Rock Day 26: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam Next it’s on to the free-wheeling, vibrant city of Amsterdam. (B,D) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house See the canals, gable houses & the city by night Day 27: Amsterdam Hop on a bike & peddle past windmills out to Edam. Afterwards, check out the myriad of museums, cafés & notoriously fun nightclubs. (B) Day 28: Amsterdam to London Circle back to Calais via Belgium for our ferry crossing to England where it’s time to say farewell. (B)

28 Days European Panorama 12 Countries 25 Nights hotels 2 Nights ferries 27 Breakfasts & 14 Dinners

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 27 nights twin or triple-share accommodation: 19 nights in hotels, 6 nights in Contiki’s feature hotels & 2 nights on board ferries (more on pages 14-15) • 27 continental breakfasts (B) & 14 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossing • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Corfu

Snow Trotti, Mount Titlis Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance, you save A$269. See page 19 for details.

When to go and how much Code: BBHM Summer 2010 Start London

Finish London

Total Cost A$ pp*

Start London

Finish London

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 APR 19 MAY 3 MAY 17 MAY 24 MAY 31 JUN 14 JUN 21 JUN 28 JUL 5

MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG

5165 5299 5435 5435 5435 5435 5435 5435 5545

2010 JUL 12 JUL 19 JUL 26 AUG 2 AUG 9 AUG 16 AUG 30 • SEP 6 • SEP 13 •

AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT

5545 5545 5545 5545 5545 5435 5435 5435 5435

16 30 13 20 27 11 18 25 1

8 15 22 29 5 12 26 3 10

BARCELONA: Flamenco dance show POMPEII: Entry fee & guided tour of the ancient city CORFU: Cruise around the island on a traditional sailing boat VENICE: Gondola ride along the canals - Guided city walking tour VIENNA: Schnaps museum visit & tasting TYROL: Tandem paragliding RHINE VALLEY: Wine tasting in a historic cellar AMSTERDAM: Evening boat cruise along the city’s canals Go to contiki.com/panorama-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

24 DAYS Winter Wanderer

24 Days 485pp* From A$3 A$146/day

11 countries France, Switzerland, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)

Irish Sea

North Sea

NETHERLANDS ENGLAND England

2 BERLIN

2 AMSTERDAM Netherlands

Wales London Dover Calais English Channel

Poland

GERMANY Germany

Belgium BELGIUM

Dresden

2 PRAGUE Czech Rep CZECH REP

Valley of the Somme

Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • Paris by night cruise on River Seine • Private boat to the islands of Venice

Slovakia

2 PARIS

MUNICH 1

Burgundy Region

FRANCE France Atlantic Ocean

SWITZ 2 Switz LUCERNE

LYON 1

ITALY Italy

Pont du Gard

Pisa Monaco

SPAIN

2 FRENCH RIVIERA

Pyrenees Mountains

BARCELONA

Mediterranean Sea

Mauthausen

2 VIENNA

Austria AUSTRIA Hungary

Dolomite Mountains

Slovenia Croatia 2 VENICE

Apennine Mountains

1 FLORENCE

Bosnia Serbia Adriatic Sea

Montenegro Vatican City

2 ROME

Macedonia Albania

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Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops Spain

PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & glass of champagne LUCERNE: Fondue lunch in a traditional Swiss restaurant

41 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: London to Paris. Meet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferry across the English Channel to France. Journey past World War I battlefields. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysees & Notre Dame Cathedral Day 2: Paris. Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance & history amongst the city’s legendary icons. (B) Day 3: Paris to Lucerne. Pass through the vineyards of Burgundy to Lucerne, nestled in the breathtaking Swiss Alps. (B,D) See the Chablis & Burgundy vineyards Day 4: Lucerne. Soak up the alpine beauty of this lake town as you wander through the cobbled streets. (B,D) See the Wooden Chapel Bridge View the Lion Monument Day 5: Lucerne to Lyon. Travel on to the gourmet’s paradise of Lyon. (B) Visit Lyon’s old town Day 6: Lyon to Barcelona. Head through the majestic Pyrénées Mountains, on to the Mediterranean city of Barcelona. (B,D) Check out the Roman Aqueduct at Pont du Gard Day 7: Barcelona. See why this sexy city sizzles on a sightseeing tour. Tonight, feel the passion at an optional Flamenco show! (B) See Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia & the 1992 Olympic Games complex Walk through the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district Day 8: Barcelona to French Riviera. Travel through Provence, past Cannes, to the glamorous resort town of Nice on the French Riviera. (B,D) Day 9: French Riviera. Do as the locals do - stroll through markets, check out the many museums & shop the upscale boutiques. Later rub shoulders with the rich & famous in Monte Carlo! (B) Visit a French perfumery See the Royal Palace in Monaco Visit a Monte Carlo casino Scenic drive along the Cote d'Azur Day 10: French Riviera to Florence. Stop & check out Pisa’s famous architectural wonder before arriving in Renaissance Florence. (B) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Day 11: Florence to Rome. A local guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria in Florence Florentine leather craft demonstration See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum in Rome Day 12: Rome. Tap into this living museum of history or get a feeling for its imperial glory on an

optional tour of the Roman Forum & Colosseum. (B,D) See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City Day 13: Rome to Venice. Criss-cross the Apennine Mountains past the city of Bologna & on to enchanting Venice. (B,D) Day 14: Venice. Meander through the ‘floating city’s’ tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art-filled palazzos & markets. (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing demonstration Day 15: Venice to Vienna. Ride through the Dolomite Mountains to Austria’s cultured capital, Vienna. (B) Day 16: Vienna. Viennese culture waltzes right up to you on a morning tour. Take the afternoon to explore the cities wealth of music, cafés, parks, architecture &, of course, strudel! (B,D) See Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral & the State Opera House Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road Day 17: Vienna to Munich. Make a sobering stop at the Mauthausen concentration camp memorial en-route to Munich, home of Oktoberfest - celebrating 200 years in 2010. (B,D) Entry into Mauthausen memorial See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall Day 18: Munich to Prague. Wind through the German countryside & Bohemia to golden Prague. (B,D) Day 19: Prague. Snake through this medieval city’s maze of cobbled streets & discover gothic architecture, bargain-priced beer & crystal beads. (B) See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Visit the old town square & see the astronomical clock Day 20: Prague to Berlin. Bite into some local fare at your stop in Dresden en-route to über-cool Berlin. (B,D) Day 21: Berlin. Savour the mix of old & new where you’ll find historical significance in everything from the streets to the grand monuments. (B) See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate & historic Reichstag building Take in commemorative artwork & the Berlin Wall See the site of 'Checkpoint Charlie' Day 22: Berlin to Amsterdam. Motor down the Autobahn, past Hanover, to free-wheeling Amsterdam. (B,D) See the city’s canals & gable houses by night Day 23: Amsterdam. Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, trendy cafés & notoriously fun nightclubs. (B) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house Day 24: Amsterdam to London. Circle back to France via Belgium & ferry across the English Channel to England, where the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

24 Days Winter Wanderer 11 Countries 23 Nights hotels 23 Breakfasts & 12 Dinners

The Roman Forum

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 23 nights twin or triple share accommodation: 21 nights in hotels & 2 nights in Contiki’s feature hotel (more on pages 14-15) • 23 continental breakfasts (B) & 12 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossings • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Christmas Markets, Berlin

When to go and how much

Code: WWHL Winter 2010/11 Start London

Finish London

2010 OCT 16 NOV OCT 23 NOV OCT 30 NOV NOV 13 DEC NOV 20 DEC NOV 24 DEC NOV 27 DEC DEC 4 DEC DEC 8 DEC DEC 11 • JAN † DEC 13 JAN DEC 15 †† JAN DEC 18 †• JAN DEC 20 * JAN DEC 22 ** JAN DEC 24 *** JAN DEC 26 †* JAN DEC 28 †**JAN

8 15 22 6 13 17 20 27 31 3 5 7 10 12 14 16 18 20

Total Cost A$ pp*

3645 3645 3645 3589 3589 3589 3589 3589 3589 3589 3589 3695 3695 3695 3695 3695 3695 3695

Start London

Finish London

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 DEC 30 ††*JAN 22

3695

2011 JAN 1 JAN 5 JAN 9 JAN 11 JAN 15 JAN 22 JAN 29 FEB 5 FEB 12 FEB 26 MAR 1 MAR 5 MAR 12 MAR 19

3695 3695 3695 3695 3695 3485 3485 3485 3485 3485 3485 3485 3555 3555

JAN 24 JAN 28 FEB 1 FEB 3 FEB 7 FEB 14 FEB 21 FEB 28 MAR 7 MAR 21 MAR 24 MAR 28 APR 4 APR 11

Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save A$355. Or pay 6 months in advance and save A$179. See page 19 for details.

All tour 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 (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of A$915 & triple-share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share tour price. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. • Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin. † Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. †† Spend New Year’s Eve in Munich. †• Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. * Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ** Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. *** Spend New Year’s Eve in Nice. †* Spend New Year’s Eve in Barcelona. †** Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ††* Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. Tour starts 7:30am & ends approx. 6:30pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74. Charles Bridge, Prague

BARCELONA: Flamenco dance show FLORENCE: Entrance to one of the largest nightclubs including one drink ROME: Locally guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum VENICE: Gondola ride along the canals VIENNA: Schnaps museum visit & tasting PRAGUE: Scenic river cruise with lunch BERLIN: Locally guided historical walking tour AMSTERDAM: Evening canal boat cruise Go to contiki.com/wanderer-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

42 33 Days European Explorer 17 Countries 32 Nights accomm 32 Breakfasts 4 Lunches (Cruising option), 17 Dinners (Mykonos option), 19 Dinners (Cruising option), & 4 Suppers (Cruising option)

17 Countries France, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Greece, Albania, Montenegro (in transit), Bosnia (in transit), Croatia, Slovenia (in transit), Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 32 nights twin or triple-share accommodation: 2 nights in Contiki's feature hotel, 1 night onboard a ferry & Mykonos option: 29 nights in hotels or Cruising option: 4 nights on board cruise ship (your choice of quad or twin-share) & 25 nights in hotels (more on pages 14-15) • 32 continental breakfasts (B) & Mykonos option: 17 three-course dinners (D) or Cruising option: 4 lunches (L), 19 three-course dinners (D) & 4 suppers (S) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossings • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Only with Contiki

• Paris by night cruise on River Seine • Wine tasting at Contiki’s Château • Special access Rome sightseeing coach tour

• Day trip by boat to Capri • Entry and local guide to the Acropolis

• Locally guided walking tour in Dubrovnik

• Feature hotels: Mykonos beach resort or Greek Island cruise • Rhine River scenic cruise • See canals & a windmill on a countryside bike tour to Edam Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance, you save up to A$339. See page 19 for details.

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME

33 DAYS European Explorer + Mykonos Island or Greek Island Cruising options

NETHERLANDS 2 AMSTERDAM

Edam

Wales

ENGLAND

Ruhr Valley

London Dover Calais English Channel

GERMANY

BELGIUM

MUNICH 1

2 PARIS

FRANCE

SWITZ LUCERNE 2

1 LYON

Pont du Gard

33 Days 645pp FromA$6 A$202/day

Pisa Monaco

Mediterranean Sea 2 BARCELONA

Costa Blanca

Verona

Slovakia

Mauthausen

2 VIENNA AUSTRIA

Liechtenstein

Swiss Alps

2 FRENCH RIVIERA

SPAIN

Czech Rep

Valley of the Somme

Fontainebleau Burgundy Region

Poland

1 RHINE VALLEY

Hungary

SLOVENIA 2 VENICE CROATIA

1 FLORENCE

Vatican City

BOSNIA 1 ZADAR

Split Adriatic Sea

ITALY

Romania

Serbia 2 DUBROVNIK MONTENEGRO

2 ROME Pompeii

Isle of Capri

Bulgaria

Macedonia 1 TIRANA

Bari

1 SORRENTO

ALBANIA GREECE 1 PREVEZA Corinth Canal

1 Ionian Sea

Patras

1 ATHENS

MYKONOS 4

Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

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When to go and how much Mykonos Island Option Code: BBHE Summer 2010 Start London

Finish London

Total Cost Start London A$ pp*

2010 MAY 2 MAY 16 MAY 23 JUN 6 JUN 20 JUN 27 JUL 4

JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG

6739 6915 6915 6915 6915 6915 7049

3 17 24 8 22 29 5

2010 JUL 11 JUL 18 AUG 1 AUG 15 AUG 29 • SEP 5 • SEP 12

Finish London

Total Cost A$ pp*

AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT

7049 7049 7049 6915 6915 6915 6915

12 19 2 16 30 7 14

Greek Island Cruising Option Code: BHEC Summer 2010 Start London

Finish London

Tour A$ pp*

Port Taxes Gratuities*

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 MAY 2 MAY 16 MAY 23 JUN 6 JUN 20 JUN 27 JUL 4 JUL 11 JUL 18 AUG 1 AUG 15 AUG 29 • SEP 5 • SEP 12

JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT

6420 6585 6585 6585 6585 6585 6715 6715 6715 6715 6585 6585 6585 6585

225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225

6645 6810 6810 6810 6810 6810 6940 6940 6940 6940 6810 6810 6810 6810

3 17 24 8 22 29 5 12 19 2 16 30 7 14

cruise & tour prices above are based on twin* Allshare. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin or tripleshare). BBHE - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$2065. BHEC - Summer 2010 Single room/cabin supplement of A$1965. Triple-share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share tour price. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. • These tours will be in Munich during Oktoberfest. Tour starts 7:30am & ends approx. 6:30pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74.

CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Including days 16-19 staying on Mykonos Island Day 1: London to Paris. See the White Cliffs of Dover Champagne night tour of Paris See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysees & Notre Dame Cathedral Day 2: Paris. Day 3: Paris to Lyon. Visit Fontainebleau Stop at Contiki’s 16th century Château Day 4: Lyon to Barcelona. Visit the Roman Aqueduct at Pont du Gard Day 5: Barcelona. See Gaudi’s Art nouveau Cathedral & the 1992 Olympic Games complex Walk through the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district Day 6: Barcelona to French Riviera. Day 7: French Riviera. See the Royal Palace in Monaco Visit a Monte Carlo casino Day 8: French Riviera to Venice. Visit a French perfumery See Juliet’s balcony & the Roman Arena Day 9: Venice. Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing demonstration Day 10: Venice to Florence. See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration Day 11: Florence to Rome. See the Leaning Tower of Pisa See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona Day 12: Rome. See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City Day 13: Rome to Sorrento. Day 14: Sorrento to Greece. Day 15: To Athens. Visit the Acropolis & Parthenon See the first modern Olympic Stadium Day 16: Athens to Mykonos. Days 17-19: Mykonos. Day 20: Mykonos to Preveza. Day 21: Preveza to Tirana. Day 22: Tirana to Dubrovnik. Day 23: Dubrovnik.

Day 24: Dubrovnik to Zadar. See Diocletian’s Palace in Split Day 25: Zadar to Vienna. Day 26: Vienna. See Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral & the State Opera House Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road Day 27: Vienna to Munich. Entry into Mauthausen memorial See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall Day 28: Munich to Lucerne. Visit Liechtenstein’s capital, Vaduz Day 29: Lucerne. See the Wooden Chapel Bridge View the Lion Monument Day 30: Lucerne to Rhine Valley. Take a scenic River Cruise Learn how beer steins are crafted See the Lorelei Rock Day 31: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam. Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house See the canals, gable houses & the city by night Day 32: Amsterdam. Bicycle tour of the Dutch countryside Day 33: Amsterdam to London.

Greek Island Cruising option Includes 4 days Greek Island cruising Between days 16-20, there’s an option to cruise the Greek Islands – hop onboard! More on page 68-69. Days 1-15: See main itinerary Day 16: Athens to Mykonos. Day 17: Mykonos to Patmos via Kusadasi (Turkey). Visit Kusadasi’s local bazaar See the Monastery of St. John on Patmos Day 18: Patmos to Rhodes. See the fortified town of Rhodes Day 19: Rhodes to Santorini via Heraklion (Crete). Visit Heraklion town on Crete See the spectacular volcanic islands surrounding Santorini Visit the main town of Fira Day 20: Santorini to Preveza. Days 21-33: See main itinerary

PARIS: Cabaret show & dinner MONACO: Dinner near the Royal Palace of Monaco BARCELONA: Flamenco dance show VENICE: Gondola ride along the canals SWISS ALPS: Cog-railway ride to the top of Mt. Pilatus RHINE VALLEY: Wine tasting Go to contiki.com/explorer-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

9 DAYS

9 Days England & Scotland Isle of Skye

England & Scotland

2 Countries 8 Nights hotels 8 Breakfasts & 4 Dinners

1 SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

Loch Ness

SCOTLAND WEST 1 HIGHLANDS St. Andrews

Stirling

GLASGOW 1

2 EDINBURGH Northumberland National Park

LAKE 1 DISTRICT

North Sea

2 Countries England, Scotland

1 YORK

Irish Sea

What’s Included

Liverpool

9 Days 499pp FromA$1 A$167/day

ENGLAND

Wales BRISTOL 1

Bath

London

Stonehenge

F English Channel

Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

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Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: London to Bristol Meet up with your Contiki Crew & take a London sightseeing tour before travelling west to Bristol, via Bath. Tonight, enjoy traditional English fare at a 17th century English pub. (D) See the mystical boulders of Stonehenge Visit the old Roman town of Bath Day 2: Bristol to York Visit Liverpool as we make our way through the charming Peak District to York. (B,D) Guided walking tour of York See York Minster & Clifford's Tower Day 3: York to Lake District This morning we make our way to Cumbria’s gorgeous Lake District. There are plenty of optional activities to choose from like hiking & kayaking. (B) Visit Bowness & see Lake Windermere Day 4: Lake District to Edinburgh Stop at Hadrian’s Wall & cross through the border town of Gretna Green en-route to Edinburgh. (B) Entrance to Gretna Green Museum Driving city tour to see Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace & the Royal Mile Day 5: Edinburgh Spend a day exploring the city. Combining medieval & modern its buildings are perched on top of hills, shadowed by cliffs & overlooking the sea. (B,D) Day 6: Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands Stop at the original home of golf St. Andrews, on the way to the Scottish Highlands & Loch Ness. (B,D) Visit a Whisky distillery

Day 7: Scottish Highlands to West Highlands See the stunning Isle of Skye, with its moors, mountains, lochs & sea cliffs. (B) See the spectacular Eilean Donan Castle Visit seaside town Portree See Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis Day 8: West Highlands to Glasgow Visit historic Stirling before arriving in lively Glasgow. (B) See Stirling Castle & William Wallace Monument See George Square & the Glasgow City Chambers Day 9: Depart Glasgow/Train to London The tour ends after breakfast in Glasgow & it’s time to say farewell to your new found friends. Or if you’ve chosen to end in London, catch the train back to London where your tour ends upon arrival. (B)

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When to go and how much Code: BBBR Summer 2010 Start London 2010 MAR 26 APR 9 APR 23 APR 30 MAY 7 MAY 14 MAY 21 MAY 28 JUN 4 JUN 11 JUN 18 JUN 25 JUN 29 JUL 2 JUL 9 JUL 16 JUL 23 JUL 30 AUG 6 • AUG 13 • AUG 20 •

Finish Total Cost Finish Total Cost Start London Glasgow A$ pp* Glasgow A$ pp* or London or London 2010 AUG 27 SEP 4 1509 APR 3 1499 SEP 3 SEP 11 1509 APR 17 1499 SEP 10 SEP 18 1509 MAY 1 1499 SEP 17 SEP 25 1509 MAY 8 1499 SEP 24 OCT 2 1509 MAY 15 1549 OCT 1 OCT 9 1509 MAY 22 1549 MAY 29 1589 Code: WWBR Winter 2010/11 JUN 5 1589 JUN 12 1589 2010 JUN 19 1589 OCT 16 OCT 23 1199 JUN 26 1589 DEC 11 DEC 18 1179 JUL 3 1589 DEC 18 DEC 25 1215 JUL 7 1589 DEC 28 JAN 4 1215 JUL 10 1629 JUL 17 1629 2011 JUL 24 1629 JAN 1 JAN 8 1215 JUL 31 1629 JAN 8 JAN 15 1215 AUG 7 1629 AUG 14 1629 FEB 5 FEB 12 1145 AUG 21 1509 MAR 5 MAR 12 1145 AUG 28 1509

All tour prices above are based on twin-share. travelling solo, we can share you with a same *Ifsexyou’re roommate at no extra charge. BBBR - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$395. WWBR - Winter 2010/11 Single room supplement of A$299. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. • These tours will be in Edinburgh during the Festival & Military Tattoo (tickets not included). Tour starts 7:30am & ends approx. 8:00am (end Glasgow) or 1:00pm (end London). For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74. Winter departures feature a slightly modified itinerary. 1 night in Bristol, York 1 night, Edinburgh 2 nights, Scottish Highlands 1 night, Glasgow 1 night, Liverpool 1 night. For details of winter tours between Oct 2009 - Mar 2010, ask Contiki or your travel agent.

All as per itinerary • 8 nights twin-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 14-15) • 8 continental breakfasts (B) & 4 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Only with Contiki • Beatles music tour • Scottish whisky distillery visit & tasting

Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save A$120. Or pay 6 months in advance and save A$79. See page 19 for details.

More Options! While you’re in this part of the world, you can also experience Ireland with Contiki. Take a 16 day Great Britain & Ireland tour & combine the best of both regions. See details on pages 44-45.

You Choose!

Want to finish in London? Add A$189 to take the train from London to Glasgow.

Edinburgh

YORK: Evening ‘Ghost’ walk LAKE DISTRICT: Kayaking or Canoeing in a spectacular setting - High ropes course EDINBURGH: Traditional dinner with haggis & bagpipes SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS: Boat cruise on Loch Ness Go to contiki.com/england-scotland-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

16 DAYS Great Britain & Ireland 16 Days 475pp* From A$2 A$155/day

4 countries England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • Beatles music tour • Local guide in Belfast • Irish whiskey distillery visit & tasting

Isle of Skye

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS Loch Ness 1

SCOTLAND WEST 1 HIGHLANDS St. Andrews Stirling

2 EDINBURGH

GLASGOW 1 LONDONDERRY 1

Giant’s Causeway

Northumberland National Park

Belfast

LAKE 1 DISTRICT

N.IRELAND

S.IRELAND GALWAY 2

DUBLIN 2

Irish Sea

1 YORK Holyhead

North Sea

Liverpool

Cliffs of Moher

1 KILKENNY 1 CORK

ENGLAND WALES

Blarney

BRISTOL 1

Bath

London

Stonehenge

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ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME

CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

France English Channel

YORK: Evening ‘Ghost’ walk EDINBURGH: Traditional dinner with haggis & bagpipe entertainment

45 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: London to Bristol Meet up with your Contiki Crew & take a London sightseeing tour before travelling west to Bristol, via Bath. Tonight, enjoy traditional English fare at a 17th century English pub. (D) See the mystical boulders of Stonehenge Visit the old Roman town of Bath Day 2: Bristol to York Visit Liverpool as we make our way through the charming Peak District to York. (B,D) Guided walking tour of York See York Minster & Clifford's Tower Day 3: York to Lake District This morning we make our way to Cumbria’s gorgeous Lake District. There are plenty of optional activities to choose from like hiking & kayaking. (B) Visit Bowness & see Lake Windermere Day 4: Lake District to Edinburgh Stop at Hadrian’s Wall & cross through the border town of Gretna Green en-route to Edinburgh. (B) Entrance to Gretna Green Museum Driving city tour to see Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace & the Royal Mile Day 5: Edinburgh Spend a day exploring the city. Combining medieval & modern its buildings are perched on top of hills, shadowed by cliffs & overlooking the sea. (B,D) Day 6: Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands Stop at the original home of golf St. Andrews, on the way to the Scottish Highlands & Loch Ness. (B,D) Visit a Whisky distillery Day 7: Scottish Highlands to West Highlands See the stunning Isle of Skye, with its moors, mountains, lochs & sea cliffs. (B) See the spectacular Eilean Donan Castle Visit seaside town Portree See Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis

Day 8: West Highlands to Glasgow Visit historic Stirling before arriving in lively Glasgow. (B) See Stirling Castle & William Wallace Monument See George Square & the Glasgow City Chambers Day 9: Glasgow to Dublin Ferry to Northern Ireland, travelling through County Meath to Dublin. (B,D) Day 10: Dublin to Londonderry Discover the troubled history of the now redeveloped Belfast then be amazed by natural rock formations of the Giant’s Causeway. (B) See the Giant’s Causeway Day 11: Londonderry to Galway Explore Londonderry & its fascinating historical sites, before travelling south through Connacht to Galway. (B) See the 17th century city walls of Londonderry Day 12: Galway Discover the quintessential Irish town where Gaelic is still spoken on the streets. There’s also an option to visit the Aran Islands, 40 minutes boat ride away. (B,D) Day 13: Galway to Cork Spot the Cliffs of Moher then get the chance to kiss the famous Blarney Stone before arriving in Cork. (B,D) Visit Blarney, home of the Blarney Stone Day 14: Cork to Kilkenny See the brightly coloured buildings of portside Cobh before reaching charming Kilkenny. (B,D) Entrance to the Port Heritage Centre, the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic See the Rock of Cashel See Kilkenny Castle & St. Canice's Cathedral Day 15: Kilkenny to Dublin Return to Dublin where you can explore its thriving markets, museums, cafes & enjoy the easy-going local hospitality. (B) See Trinity College, the Monument of Light, Parnell Square & St. Stephen's Green Day 16: Dublin to London We ferry across the Irish Sea to Wales & travel back to London where the tour ends upon arrival. (B)

16 Days Great Britain & Ireland 4 Countries 15 Nights hotels 15 Breakfasts & 8 Dinners

Fish, chips & mushy peas

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 15 nights twin-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 14-15) • 15 continental breakfasts (B) & 8 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossings • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Loch Ness, Scotland

When to go and how much Code: BBUK Summer 2010 Start London

Finish London

Total Cost A$ pp*

Start London

Finish London

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 MAR 26 APR 9 APR 23 APR 30 MAY 7 MAY 14 MAY 21 MAY 28 JUN 4 JUN 11 JUN 18 JUN 25 JUN 29 JUL 2

APR APR MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL

2475 2475 2475 2475 2539 2539 2599 2599 2599 2599 2599 2599 2599 2675

2010 JUL 9 JUL 16 JUL 23 JUL 30 AUG 6 • AUG 13 • AUG 20 • AUG 27 SEP 3 SEP 10 SEP 17 SEP 24 OCT 1

JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT

2675 2675 2675 2675 2675 2599 2599 2599 2599 2599 2599 2599 2599

10 24 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 14 17

24 31 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16

Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance, you save A$129. See page 19 for details.

You might also like 6 day Scotland tour at contiki.com/scotland 13 day Scotland & Ireland tour at contiki.com/scotland-ireland

All tour 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 A$645. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. This tour is a combination tour where clients who have booked the England & Scotland section only return to London on Day 9 and those who have booked the Ireland only section join on Day 9. • These tours will be in Edinburgh during the Festival & Military Tattoo (tickets not included). Tour starts 7:30am & ends approx. 8:00pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74. The Royal Mile, Edinburgh

Canoeing, Lake District

LAKE DISTRICT: Kayaking or Canoeing in a spectacular setting - High ropes course SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS: Boat cruise on Loch Ness DUBLIN: Visit the Guinness Brewery Storehouse LONDONDERRY: Walking tour with local guide GALWAY: Boat ride to Aran Islands KILKENNY: Guided walking tour of the city Go to contiki.com/britain-ireland-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

46 7 Days London & Paris

7 DAYS

2 Countries 6 Nights hotels 6 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners

London & Paris

Bath, England NETHERLANDS

North Sea

2 Countries

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

England, Scotland

Bath

LONDON Dover

Stonehenge

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 6 nights twin-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 14-15) • 6 continental breakfasts (B) & 2 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossing • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Only with Contiki

• Ticket to a West End musical • Paris by night cruise on River Seine • Entry & tour of the Palace of Versailles

You Choose! This tour can be extended onward from Paris through to either Amsterdam or Rome. Check out the opposite page for more info.

Calais English Channel Valley of the Somme

PARIS 3

BELGIUM Germany 2

Versailles

FRANCE

7 Days 095pp FromA$1 A$157/day

SWITZ ITALY

• Places Visited 1 1 or more nightstops

Mediterranean Sea

ROME 2

This map shows route & nightstops for all tours featured on pages 46-47.

Itinerary and included sightseeing

When to go and how much Code: BBGE Summer 2010

Code: WWGE Winter 10/11

Start London

Finish Paris

Total Cost Start A$ pp* London

2010 APR 10 APR 24 MAY 8 MAY 15 MAY 22 MAY 29 JUN 5 JUN 12 JUN 19 JUN 26 JUL 3 JUL 10 JUL 17 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 14 AUG 21 AUG 28 SEP 4 SEP 11 SEP 18 SEP 25 OCT 2

APR APR MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT

1339 1339 1379 1415 1415 1415 1415 1415 1415 1415 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1415 1415 1415 1415 1415 1415 1415 1415

16 30 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8

Finish Paris

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 OCT 16 OCT 30 NOV 13 NOV 27 DEC 11 DEC 18 DEC 22 DEC 27 DEC 30

OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN

22 5 19 3 17 24 28 2 5

1145 1145 1129 1129 1129 1159 1159 1159 1159

2011 JAN 15 JAN 29 FEB 26 MAR 5 MAR 12 MAR 19

JAN 21 FEB 4 MAR 4 MAR 11 MAR 18 MAR 25

1159 1095 1095 1095 1115 1115

All tour 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. BBGE - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$349 WWGE - Winter 2010/11 Single room supplement of A$285 For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74. Galeries Lafayette, Paris

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME

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CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Day 1: Arrive London Check-in to your hotel after 2pm & the afternoon is yours to explore. At 6pm, meet your Tour Manager & fellow Contiki travellers for dinner & a stroll through Covent Garden. (D) Walking tour to see Soho, Covent Garden & Piccadilly Circus in London's West End Days 2-3: London Get set for a couple of action packed days in this cosmopolitan city - sightsee the city's traditional icons, take a day trip to architecturally beautiful Bath & mysterious Stonehenge & catch a West End musical. There’s free time to shop up a storm, explore vibrant neighbourhoods, or catch a bird's eye view of it all from the London Eye. (B)(B) See the mystical boulders of Stonehenge Visit the old Roman town, Bath Experience a traditional English Pub Sightseeing tour of London See Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, the House of Parliament, Big Ben & the Royal Palace 1 day Tube pass for the London Underground Day 4: London to Paris This morning, ferry across the English Channel to France. Journey past World War I battlefields & into the glittering “City of Lights.” (B,D) See the White Cliffs of Dover

See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs Elysees & Notre Dame Cathedral 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 & magic lights. Take a trip to the illustrious Château Versailles & opt in for a cabaret show & dinner. (B)(B) Visit a French perfumery Day 7: Depart Paris The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say "au-revoir" to your new friends. (B)

Trying escargot (snails)

BATH: Guided tour of the Roman Baths STONEHENGE: Audio guided tour of Stonehenge PARIS: Parisian cabaret show & 3 course dinner Go to contiki.com/london-paris-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

London & Paris plus Paris extension 9 Days From A$1309pp A$146/day Itinerary and included sightseeing Days 1-6: London to Paris Refer to London & Paris itinerary & included sightseeing on page 46. Days 7-8: Paris Check out this avant-garde city for a couple more days. Cruise from one side of the metropolis to the next using your included metro pass. Shop in stylish boutiques for the hottest Parisian fashions, peruse worldrenowned museums like the Louvre or the

Pompidou Centre & savour delicious gourmet food. Or day trip out to a nearby attraction like Disneyland Paris, the Champagne Region, or the Monet gardens in Giverny. (B)(B) 2 day pass on Paris metro Day 9: Depart Paris The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say "au-revoir" to your new friends. (B) Please note: The Paris extension section of this tour is unescorted.

>> explore more >> see optional activities on page 46.

contiki.com/london-paris-plus

9 Days From A$1599pp A$178/day Itinerary and included sightseeing

Transfer to station & train to Amsterdam

Days 1-6: London to Paris Refer to London & Paris itinerary & included sightseeing described on page 46.

Day 9: Depart Amsterdam The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

Days 7-8: Paris to Amsterdam Hop on the train & head to the Netherland's free-wheeling, vibrant capital city, Amsterdam. Check out its myriad of museums, cool cafés & notoriously fun nightclubs. (B)(B)

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.

Transfer to Amsterdam hotel 2 day city tram pass

>> explore more >> see optional activities on page 46.

Code: BBGP Summer 2010 Start London 2010 APR 10 APR 24 MAY 8 MAY 15 MAY 22 MAY 29 JUN 5 JUN 12 JUN 19 JUN 26 JUL 3 JUL 10 JUL 17 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 14 AUG 21 AUG 28 SEP 4 SEP 11 SEP 18

Finish Paris

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18 2 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 22 29 5 12 19 26

Total Cost Start London A$ pp*

1635 1635 1679 1719 1719 1719 1719 1719 1719 1719 1765 1765 1765 1765 1765 1719 1719 1719 1719 1719 1719

2010 SEP 25 OCT 2

Finish Paris

Total Cost A$ pp*

OCT 3 OCT 10

1719 1719

2010 OCT 16 OCT 30 NOV 13 NOV 27 DEC 11 DEC 18 DEC 22 DEC 27 DEC 30

OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN

24 7 21 5 19 26 30 4 7

1369 1369 1349 1349 1349 1389 1389 1389 1389

2011 JAN 15 JAN 29 FEB 26 MAR 5 MAR 12 MAR 19

JAN 23 FEB 6 MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20 MAR 27

1389 1309 1309 1309 1335 1335

Code: BBGA Summer 2010 Start London

Finish Total Cost Start London Ams’dam A$ pp*

2010 APR 10 APR 24 MAY 8 MAY 15 MAY 22 MAY 29 JUN 5 JUN 12 JUN 19 JUN 26 JUL 3 JUL 10 JUL 17 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 14 AUG 21 AUG 28 SEP 4 SEP 11 SEP 18

APR MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP

18 2 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 22 29 5 12 19 26

1769 1769 1815 1865 1865 1865 1865 1865 1865 1865 1909 1909 1909 1909 1909 1865 1865 1865 1865 1865 1865

2010 SEP 25 OCT 2

Finish Total Cost Ams’dam A$ pp*

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1865 1865

Code: WWGA Winter 10/11 2010 OCT 16 OCT 30 NOV 13 NOV 27 DEC 11 DEC 18 DEC 22 DEC 27 DEC 30

OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN

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1679 1679 1655 1655 1655 1699 1699 1699 1699

2011 JAN 15 JAN 29 FEB 26 MAR 5 MAR 12 MAR 19

JAN 23 FEB 6 MAR 6 MAR 13 MAR 20 MAR 27

1699 1599 1599 1599 1639 1639

BBGA - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$465 WWGA - Winter 2010/11 Single room supplement of A$425 Code: BBGR Summer 2010

10 Days From A$1775pp A$178/day Itinerary and included sightseeing Days 1-6: London to Paris Refer to London & Paris itinerary & included sightseeing described on page 46. Day 7: Paris to Rome Squeeze in some last minute sightseeing or shopping around Paris before hopping on the overnight train to Rome. (B) Transfer to station & overnight train to Rome Transfer to Rome hotel 2 day pass on Rome metro

Days 8-9: Rome Check-in to your hotel & use your metro pass to get out & see the ancient sights of the “Eternal City.” Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ & explore this living museum, give sophisticated Italian fashions a go & gorge on delicious gelato. (B) Day 10: Depart Rome The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say "arrivederci" to your new friends. (B) Please note: You’ll travel independently by train & will be met by a Contiki Representative in Rome & transferred to your hotel. Your stay in Rome is unescorted.

>> explore more >> see optional activities on page 46.

contiki.com/london-rome

Start Cost London

Finish

Total

Rome

A$ pp*

2010 APR 10 APR 24 MAY 8 MAY 15 MAY 22 MAY 29 JUN 5 JUN 12 JUN 19 JUN 26 JUL 3 JUL 10 JUL 17 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 14 AUG 21 AUG 28 SEP 4 SEP 11 SEP 18

APR MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP

2069 2069 2125 2179 2179 2179 2179 2179 2179 2179 2235 2235 2235 2235 2235 2179 2179 2179 2179 2179 2179

19 3 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 23 30 6 13 20 27

London & Paris plus Paris, Amsterdam or Rome extensions

Code: WWGP Winter 10/11

contiki.com/london-amsterdam

London & Paris plus Rome extension

9 or 10 Days London & Paris

BBGP - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$425 WWGP - Winter 2010/11 Single room supplement of A$345

London & Paris plus Amsterdam extension

When to go and how much

Start London

Finish Rome

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 SEP 25 OCT 2

OCT 4 OCT 11

2179 2179

London & Paris plus Paris extension 2 Countries England, France 8 Nights hotels plus Amsterdam 4 Countries England, France, Belgium (in transit), Netherlands 8 Nights hotels Train journey (+ transfer) plus Rome 4 Countries England, France, Switzerland (in transit), Italy 8 Nights hotels 1 Night train (+ transfer)

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 8 continental breakfasts (B) & 2 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver on days 1-7 • Transport in a modern, airconditioned coach with powerpoints for charging on days 1-7 • Ferry crossing • Sightseeing tours in London and Paris • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

Only with Contiki Code: WWGR Winter 10/11 2010 OCT 16 OCT 30 NOV 13 NOV 27 DEC 11 DEC 18 DEC 22 DEC 27 DEC 30

OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN

25 8 22 6 20 27 31 5 8

1859 1859 1829 1829 1829 1885 1885 1885 1885

2011 JAN 15 JAN 29 FEB 26 MAR 5 MAR 12 MAR 19

JAN 24 FEB 7 MAR 7 MAR 14 MAR 21 MAR 28

1885 1775 1775 1775 1815 1815

• Ticket to a West End musical • Paris by night cruise on River Seine • Entry & tour of the Palace of Versailles

All tour 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. BBGR - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$555 WWGR - Winter 2010/11 Single room supplement of A$469 For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74.

Eiffel Tower, Paris

12 DAYS Simply Italy

12 Days 815pp* From A$1 A$152/day g

2 countries Italy, Vatican City

Switz Slovenia Lake Garda

Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • Welcome glass of prosecco overlooking the Bay of Naples • Day trip by boat to the Isle of Capri • Tuscan wine tasting & antipasti • Coastal cruise of the Cinque Terre • Entry & tour of The Sistine Chapel

MILAN 1

Verona

2 VENICE

Croatia

Italy France

LA SPEZIA 1 Cinque Terre

2 FLORENCE

Bosnia

Pisa Apennine Mountains

Adriatic Sea

Montenegro

ITALY Mediterranean Sea

3 ROME Vatican City Pompeii Isle of Capri

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2 SORRENTO

Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

ROME: Locally guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum LAKE GARDA: Cruise on the lake

Ionian Sea

49 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Rome Check-in to your hotel & this evening meet your Tour Manager & get to know your fellow Contiki travellers over dinner. (D) Day 2: Rome to Sorrento Travel south past Naples, the home of pizza, to the beautiful resort town of Sorrento. Tonight, enjoy a drink overlooking the stunning Bay of Naples. (B) See Mt. Vesuvius Scenic coastal drive to Sorrento Day 3: Capri Excursion Chill out on the Isle of Capri. Be amazed at the natural beauty, stroll through the hillside town of Anacapri or sip on a café al fresco with the locals. (B,D) Day 4: Sorrento to Florence From postcard perfect Sorrento, pass through rural Umbria & Tuscany’s rolling hills & terraced vineyards to Renaissance Florence. (B,D) Local wine tasting in the Chianti region Day 5: Florence A local guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities. Later on, enjoy exploring at your own pace. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration Day 6: Florence to La Spezia Stop & check out Pisa's famous architectural wonder & then watch locals fishing along the shores. Indulge in tasty local food & wine & pick up some rare souvenirs in the seaside setting of the Cinque Terre. (B,D) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Visit Monterosso, Portovenere along the Cinque Terre Cruise (weather permitting) & train along the scenic coast

Day 7: La Spezia to Milan Leave the beauty of the Cinque Terre region behind & head to the capital of fashion, Milan! (B,D) See the Duomo, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II & La Scala Opera House in Milan Day 8: Milan to Venice Follow the route of the Romans to the lakeside resort of Sirmione. Later, profess your love in Romeo & Juliet's home of Verona before arriving in fairytale Venice. (B) Visit Sirmione on Lake Garda See Juliet's Balcony & the Roman Arena in Verona Day 9: Venice Meander through the ‘floating city’s’ tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art-filled palazzos, interesting little shops, bars & markets. (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing demonstration Day 10: Venice to Rome Leave enchanting Venice & criss-cross the Apennine Mountains on the road to Rome. (B,D) See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum Day 11: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Roman Forum & Colosseum. (B) See St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City Day 12: Depart Rome The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say “arrivederci” to your new friends. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 12 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

12 Days Simply Italy 2 Countries 11 Nights hotels 11 Breakfasts & 6 Dinners

Included guided tour of The Sistine Chapel

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 14-15) • 11 continental breakfasts (B) & 6 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach • Ferry crossings • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES VISITED Heritage sites visited

Italian Vespa scooter

When to go and how much Code: BBSY Summer 2010 Start Rome

Finish Rome

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 APR 4 APR 18 APR 25 MAY 2 MAY 9 MAY 12 MAY 16 MAY 19 MAY 23 MAY 30 JUN 6 JUN 13 JUN 20 JUN 27 JUL 4 JUL 11 JUL 14 JUL 18 JUL 25 AUG 1 AUG 8 AUG 15 AUG 29

APR APR MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP

2149 2149 2149 2209 2209 2209 2265 2265 2265 2265 2265 2265 2265 2265 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2295 2265 2265

15 29 6 13 20 23 27 30 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 25 29 5 12 19 26 9

Start Rome

Finish Rome

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 SEP 5 SEP 12 SEP 19 SEP 26 OCT 3

SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT

2265 2265 2265 2265 2149

16 23 30 7 14

Code: WWSY Winter 2010/11 2010 OCT 18 NOV 8 NOV 22 DEC 6 DEC 20 DEC 24 DEC 29

OCT NOV DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN

29 19 3 17 31 4 9

1899 1869 1869 1869 1925 1925 1925

2011 JAN 3 JAN 17 FEB 7 MAR 7 MAR 21

JAN 14 JAN 28 FEB 18 MAR 18 APR 1

1925 1925 1815 1815 1849

All tour 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 (either twin or triple-share). BBSY - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$675. WWSY - Winter 2010/11 Single room supplement of A$669. Triple-share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share tour price. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 5:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74. For details of winter tours between Oct 2009 - Mar 2010, ask Contiki or your travel agent.

Sorrento

Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save A$185. Or pay 6 months in advance and save A$109. See page 19 for details.

Mix+Match

Combine this trip with another tour & double your fun! You’ll also save A$100 with our multi tour discount. See page 19. The ‘Simply Italy’ tour will easily Mix+Match with: • Greek Island Hopping (p.66-67)

You might also like 8 day Italian Espresso at contiki.com/espresso 17 day Mediterranean Trail tour (+ Greek Island cruising) at contiki.com/trail

Venice

POMPEII: Entry fee & guided tour of the ancient city SORRENTO: Boat Cruise around the beautiful Isle of Capri FLORENCE: Tuscan hills feast with singing and dancing VENICE: Gondola ride along the canals - Guided city walking tour Go to contiki.com/simply-italy-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

13 DAYS Mediterranean Highlights 13 Days 955pp* From A$1 A$151/day

Czech Rep

5 countries Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City

Germany Austria

Switz

Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • Entry & tour of The Sistine Chapel • Coastal cruise of the Cinque Terre • Guided tour of Royal Palace Madrid

Atlantic Ocean

FRANCE Cinque Terre

1 AVIGNON Pyrenees Mountains Zaragoza

Portugal

Aix-enProvence

2 MADRID

Slovenia Croatia ITALY PISA/ITALIAN RIVIERA Bosnia 1 2 FLORENCE

Monaco

2 FRENCH RIVIERA

Mediterranean Sea

2 BARCELONA

Hungary

San Adriatic Sea Gimignano

Vatican City

2 ROME

SPAIN

Costa Blanca

Ionian Sea

Costa del Sol

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MADRID: Guided tour of the Valley of the Fallen BARCELONA: Flamenco dance show

Start Madrid option Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Madrid Check-in to your hotel & later meet your Contiki Crew & fellow travellers. (D) Day 2: Madrid Get hooked on the Spanish capital’s spontaneous lifestyle that blends traditional culture with new vitality. (B) Day 3: Madrid to Barcelona Stop in the baroque Zaragoza for lunch before heading towards Barcelona. (B,D) Day 4: Barcelona This sexy city sizzles on a sightseeing tour - it's food, fiesta, fashion & fun! (B) Day 5: Barcelona to Avignon Travel through the charming Provence region to graceful Avignon. (B,D) Day 6: Avignon to French Riviera Stop in Aix-en-Provence, then it’s on to the glamorous French Riviera. Tonight Monaco & Monte Carlo! (B) Day 7: French Riviera Stroll through outdoor markets, shop upscale boutiques & sun worship on the beach. (B,D)

Day 8: French Riviera to Pisa Enter the Cinque Terre region & explore the colourful cliff-side villages, before reaching Pisa. (B,D) Day 9: Pisa to Florence Check out the Leaning Tower of Pisa & roll through Tuscany to Renaissance Florence. (B,D) Day 10: Florence A local guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in this atmospheric city. (B) Day 11: Florence to Rome Enjoy a break in medieval San Gimignano. Then pass through rural Umbria on the road to Rome. (B) Day 12: Rome Visit the Sistine Chapel & tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City”. (B) Day 13: Depart Rome The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say “arrivederci” to your new friends. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 13 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

included sightseeing for both Madrid & Rome options Zaragoza See Zaragoza’s monumental cathedral Barcelona See Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia & the 1992 Olympic Games complex Walk through the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district Avignon See the Papal Palace French Riviera See the Cours Mirabelle in Aix-enProvence Visit a French perfumery Scenic drive along the Côte d’Azur Visit Monaco & see the Royal Palace Visit a Monte Carlo casino

Cinque Terre Visit the towns of Monterosso, Portovenere & La Spezia Pisa See the Leaning Tower of Pisa Florence Florentine leather craft demonstration See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria Rome See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City

Day 1: Arrive Rome Check-in to your hotel & later meet your Tour Manager & fellow travellers. Day 2: Rome Visit the Sistine Chapel & tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City”. (B) Day 3: Rome to Florence Enjoy a break in medieval San Gimignano. Then get back on the road to Renaissance Florence. (B,D) Day 4: Florence Get the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in this atmospheric city. (B) Day 5: Florence to Italian Riviera Check out the Leaning Tower of Pisa, then enter the unspoiled Cinque Terre region. (B,D) Day 6: Italian Riviera to French Riviera Explore colourful cliff-side villages before heading to the glamorous French Riviera. (B,D) Day 7: French Riviera Stroll through outdoor markets, shop upscale boutiques & sun worship on the beach. Later it’s Monaco & Monte Carlo! (B)

13 Days Mediterranean Highlights

Code: BBMD Summer 2010 Start Madrid

Finish Rome

Total Cost A$ pp*

Start Madrid

Finish Rome

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 SEP 11 SEP 25

SEP 23 OCT 7

2535 2535

2010 MAY 22

JUN 3

2535

JUN 5

JUN 17

2535

JUN 19

JUL 1

2535

JUL 3

JUL 15

2599

JUL 10

JUL 22

2599

JUL 17

JUL 29

2599

JUL 24

AUG 5

2599

JUL 31

AUG 12

2599

AUG 7

AUG 19

2599

AUG 14

AUG 26

2535

AUG 28

SEP 9

2535

2010 OCT 30 DEC 4

NOV 11 DEC 16

2045 2015

2011 JAN 8 MAR 5

JAN 20 MAR 17

2075 1955

What’s Included

All tour 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 (either twin or triple-share). BBMD - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$879. WWMD - Winter 2010/11 Single room supplement of A$765. Triple-share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share tour price. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74. For details of winter tours between Oct 2009 - Mar 2010, ask Contiki or your travel agent.

Code: BBDM Summer 2010 Start Rome

Finish Madrid

Total Cost A$ pp*

AUG 30

SEP 11

2409

SEP 13

SEP 25

2409

Total Cost A$ pp*

MAY 10

MAY 22

2345

MAY 24

JUN 5

2409

JUN 7

JUN 19

2409

Day 8: French Riviera to Avignon Through charming Provence, break for lunch in Aix-en-Provence, then continue on to graceful Avignon. (B,D)

JUN 21

JUL 3

2409

JUN 28

JUL 10

2409

JUL 5

JUL 17

2469

2010

JUL 12

JUL 24

2469

OCT 18

OCT 30

Day 9: Avignon to Barcelona Wind along the Mediterranean coast past the Pyrénées Mountains to vibrant Barcelona. (B,D)

JUL 19

JUL 31

2469

NOV 22

DEC 4

2015

JUL 26

AUG 7

2469

DEC 27

JAN 8

2075

AUG 2

AUG 14

2469

2011

AUG 16

AUG 28

2409

FEB 21

MAR 5

1955

Day 10: Barcelona See why this sexy city sizzles on our included sightseeing tour. It's a mix of food, fiesta, fashion & fun. (B) Day 11: Barcelona to Madrid See the baroque Zaragoza with a lunch stop as we head to buzzing Madrid. (B,D) Day 12: Madrid Get hooked on the Spanish capital’s spontaneous lifestyle that blends traditional culture with new vitality. (B) Day 13: Depart Madrid The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 13 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

Start Rome

2010

5 Countries 12 Nights hotels 12 Breakfasts & 6 Dinners

Code: WWMD Winter 2010/11

Finish Madrid

Start Rome option Itinerary

When to go and how much

Code: WWDM Winter 2010/11

All as per itinerary • 12 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 14-15) • 12 continental breakfasts (B) & 6 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES VISITED Heritage sites visited

Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save A$199. Or pay 6 months in advance and save A$125. See page 19 for details.

You Choose! You can end you tour in either Rome or Madrid.

2045

All tour 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 (either twin or triple-share). BBDM - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$839. WWDM - Winter 2010/11 Single room supplement of A$765. Triple-share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share tour price. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 5:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74. For details of winter tours between Oct 2009 - Mar 2010, ask Contiki or your travel agent. Park Guell, Barcelona

FRENCH RIVIERA: Dinner near the Royal Palace of Monaco FLORENCE: Entrance to one of the largest nightclubs in Florence ROME: Locally guided tour of The Colosseum & Roman Forum Go to contiki.com/mediterranean-highlights-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

14 DAYS Spanish Spree

14 Days 939pp* From A$1 A$139/day

2 countries Spain, Gibraltar Atlantic Ocean

Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • Entry & guided tour of Royal Palace Madrid • Flight to the famous island of Ibiza • Stay on the island of Ibiza • Alhambra entry & guided tour • Entry into Mosque of Caliphs in Cordoba

BILBAO 1

France

San Sebastian Pyrenees Mountains

1 PAMPLONA

Portugal

Zaragoza

Segovia

MADRID

SPAIN

2 BARCELONA Mediterranean Sea

Toledo

Spain 2 IBIZA CORDOBA Denia 1 1 2 GRANADA SEVILLE Costa Blanca Gibraltar Costa del Sol

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Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

MADRID: Castillian dinner accompanied by local wines - Locally guided tour of the Valley of the Fallen & learn about it’s importance in the Spanish Civil War

53 Itinerary and included sightseeing 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 Contiki Crew & fellow travellers. (D) 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 (Royal Palace tour may be substituted with a tour of the Prado) Day 3: Madrid to Bilbao Head north to Segovia with its Roman Aqueduct & Alcazar (castle) before continuing to Bilbao, home of the Guggenheim Art museum. (B,D) Day 4: Bilbao to Pamplona Swim & shop in the beach resort of San Sebastian before heading to Pamplona, home of the Running of the Bulls Festival. (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) Day 6: Barcelona See why this sexy city sizzles on our included sightseeing tour. It's a mix of food, fiesta, fashion & fun. (B) See Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia & the 1992 Olympic Games complex Walk through the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district Day 7: Barcelona to Ibiza Ibiza means it’s time to party! Board your flight to the world-famous island of sun, sand & sounds. (B)

Day 8: Ibiza Relax on Ibiza’s beaches & soak up the sunshine or get into some watersports before heading out into the island’s unbeatable nightlife. (B) Visit Ibiza town & the beaches Day 9: Ibiza to Granada This morning it’s a fast ferry to the mainland, before reaching Granada. (B,D) Day 10: 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 & real Sangria. (B) Day 11: Granada to Seville Wind along the Costa del Sol coastline & see the Sierra Nevada mountains. Stop in Gibraltar before arriving in Seville. (B,D) Visit the Rock of Gibraltar Scenic drive past Marbella & Malaga 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 Espana in Seville Day 13: Cordoba to Madrid Hit the road & travel to the hill-top town of Toledo. With its mix of mosques, churches & medieval buildings, this gorgeous town is known as the “Imperial City”, before returning to Madrid. (B,D) See the Alcazar Fortress & Gothic Cathedral in Toledo Day 14: Depart Madrid Your tour 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 tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

14 Days Spanish Spree 2 Countries 13 Nights hotels 13 Breakfasts & 6 Dinners

Tasty paella

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 13 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 14-15) • 13 continental breakfasts (B) & 6 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach • Ferry crossing • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges • Flight from Barcelona to Ibiza WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Clubbing in Ibiza

When to go and how much Code: BBEH Summer 2010 Start Madrid

Finish Madrid

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 APR 26 MAY 10 MAY 24 JUN 7 JUN 14 JUN 21 JUN 28 JUL 5 JUL 12 JUL 14 JUL 19 JUL 21 JUL 26 AUG 2 AUG 9 AUG 16 AUG 23 AUG 30

MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP

2559 2629 2695 2695 2695 2695 2695 2735 2735 2735 2735 2735 2735 2735 2735 2695 2695 2695

9 23 6 20 27 4 11 18 25 27 1 3 8 15 22 29 5 12

Start Madrid

Finish Madrid

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 SEP 6 SEP 13 SEP 20 SEP 27 OCT 4

SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT

2695 2695 2695 2695 2559

19 26 3 10 17

Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save A$199. Or pay 6 months in advance and save A$135. See page 19 for details.

Code: WWEH Winter 10/11 2010 OCT 25 NOV 29 DEC 20 DEC 27

NOV DEC JAN JAN

7 12 2 9

2029 1999 2055 2055

2011 JAN 10 FEB 14 MAR 14

JAN 23 FEB 27 MAR 27

2055 1939 1979

All tour prices above are based on twin-share. *If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex

Mix+Match

Combine this trip with another tour & double your fun! You’ll also save A$100 with our multi tour discount. See page 19. The ‘Spanish Spree’ tour will easily Mix+Match with: • Simply Italy (p.48-49) • Greek Island Hopping (p.66-67)

roommate at no extra charge (either twin or triple-share). BBEH - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$939. WWEH - Winter 2010/11 Single room supplement of A$715. Triple-share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share tour price. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74. Winter departures feature a slightly modified itinerary. 2 nights in Madrid, Bilbao 1 night, Pamplona 1 night, Barcelona 2 nights, Valencia 1 night, Granada 2 nights, Seville 2 nights, Cordoba 1 night, Madrid 1 night . For details of winter tours between Oct 2009 - Mar 2010, ask Contiki or your travel agent. Mosque of the Caliphs, Cordoba

Sagrada Familia, Barcelona

BARCELONA: Flamenco dance show & dinner GRANADA: Locally guided tour of the historic Moorish Quarter of Albaicin & La Cartuja including a visit to La Cartuja Monastery Go to contiki.com/spain-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

8 DAYS Egypt & The Nile 8 Days 325pp* From A$1 A$166/day

Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • Guided tour of The Pyramids • Tour of the Valley of the Kings • 3 night cruise along the Nile River • Sail on a felucca – a traditional Egyptian boat

Mediterranean Sea

Israel Giza Sakkara

2 CAIRO

The Nile

z ue fS lf o 1 Gu

EGYPT

1 LUXOR Esna

Red Sea

1 EDFU ASWAN

Kom Ombo

Lake Nassar

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ASWAN: Visit Abu Simbel’s Temple of Ramses II GIZA: Light & sound show at the Pyramids LUXOR: Visit a traditional Egyptian village Go to contiki.com/egypt-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

55 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Cairo Check-in to the hotel & explore Egypt’s buzzing capital city for the afternoon. At 7pm, meet up with your Tour Manager & fellow travellers. Day 2: Cairo to Aswan Step into this intense, 24/7 city where ancient meets modern all in one shot. A local guide will take you back to ancient Egypt & the time of the Pharaohs. Stare in awe at the Sphinx & the monumental pyramids of Giza before boarding the overnight train to Aswan. (B,D) Visit the Egyptian Museum Day 3: Nile Cruise - Aswan Unwind in the beautiful riverside setting of Egypt’s sunniest city. Enjoy its laid back pace of life & distinctive African atmosphere. After being treated to sightseeing & a ride on a traditional felucca sailboat, kick back & listen to Nubian music, eat some freshly caught fish, or explore the souk, full of spices, perfumes, scarves & baskets. (B,L,D) View the Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam See Aswan’s Botanical Gardens Day 4: Nile Cruise - Aswan to Edfu Today consider taking an excursion to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel – the most complete example of ancient Egyptian architecture. Then cruise on down the Nile River with a stop at the

unique temple in Kom Ombo en-route to the friendly city of Edfu. (B,L,D) View Kom Ombo, the Temple of Two Gods Day 5: Nile Cruise - Edfu to Luxor Wind through the commercial & religious centre of Edfu to its most famous attraction, the Temple of Horus the Avenger. Cast off in the afternoon & watch Upper Egypt slip away as we meander up the Nile River to Luxor. (B,L,D) Visit the Temple of Horus Day 6: Luxor to Cairo Be amazed by the sheer volume of monuments around Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings. Then board the overnight train back to bustling Cairo. (B,D) Guided visit of the Temple of Karnak See the the Colossos of Memnon Day 7: Cairo Squeeze in more sightseeing, including a trip out to Sakkara to see the world’s oldest pyramid, the Step Pyramid. Spend the rest of the day shopping & flexing your bargaining skills in the colourful bazaars in Cairo. (B,D) Shopping at the Khan El Khalili bazaar Visit the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque & Sultan Husan Mosque Day 8: Depart Cairo The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

8 Days Egypt & The Nile 1 Country 2 Nights hotels 3 Nights cruise 2 Nights trains 7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 6 Dinners Nile Cruise

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 7 nights twin-share accommodation: 2 nights in hotels, 2 nights twinberth sleep couchette on train (Cairo to Aswan & Luxor to Cairo) & 3 nights Nile cruise (more on pages 14-15) • 7 continental breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) & 6 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Egyptian Tour Manager • Coach transfers • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges • Transfer from airport to hotel upon arrival WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

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

The Nile Cruise

• Cruise the Nile on a superb ship featuring luxury cabins, all with private shower, WC, TV & airconditioning

Abu Simbel

When to go and how much

Cruise Amenities

• Swimming pool • Sun deck • Restaurant • Lounge • Bars • Gift shop • Disco

Code: BBEG Summer 2010 Start Cairo

Finish Cairo

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 APR 3 APR 10 APR 17 APR 24 MAY 1 MAY 8 MAY 15 MAY 22 MAY 29 JUN 5 JUN 12 JUN 19 JUN 26 JUL 3 JUL 10 JUL 17 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 7 AUG 14 AUG 21 AUG 28 SEP 4 SEP 11

APR APR APR MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP

1325 1325 1325 1325 1359 1359 1395 1395 1395 1395 1395 1395 1395 1429 1429 1429 1429 1429 1429 1395 1395 1395 1395 1395

10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 4 11 18

Start Cairo

Finish Cairo

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 SEP 18 SEP 25 OCT 2

SEP 25 OCT 2 OCT 9

1395 1395 1395

Code: WTEG Winter 2010/11 OCT OCT OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC

16 23 30 13 27 11 18 25

2011 JAN 1 JAN 8 JAN 15 JAN 22 FEB 5 FEB 19 MAR 5 MAR 19

OCT OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC JAN

23 30 6 20 4 18 25 1

1399 1399 1399 1399 1399 1399 1425 1425

JAN 8 JAN 15 JAN 22 JAN 29 FEB 12 FEB 26 MAR 12 MAR 26

1425 1425 1425 1345 1345 1345 1345 1369

Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save A$139. Or pay 6 months in advance and save A$69. See page 19 for details.

All tour 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. BBEG - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$409. WTEG - Winter 2010/11 Single room supplement of A$409. Note: Single room supplement does not apply to nights 2 & 6. Overnight train cabins are twin-share only. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 7:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74. For details of winter tours between Oct 2009 - Mar 2010, ask Contiki or your travel agent. Temple of Karnak, Luxor

Traditional felucca experience

12 DAYS Eastern Road

12 Days 029pp* From A$2 A$170/day

6 countries Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland

Latvia

Sweden Denmark

Baltic Sea

Lithuania North Sea

Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • Locally guided bike tour of Prague • Farewell dinner in Warsaw’s Old Town

Belarus BERLIN 2 Netherlands

2 WARSAW

POLAND GERMANY

Dresden

Czestochowa Auschwitz

Belgium

2 KRAKOW

2 PRAGUE CZECH REP

Ukraine SLOVAKIA

France

Banska Bystrica

VIENNA 1

2 BUDAPEST

AUSTRIA Switz

HUNGARY Romania

Slovenia Italy

Croatia Bosnia

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Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

Serbia Adriatic Sea

Bulgaria Bla

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BERLIN: Locally guided historical walking tour PRAGUE: Traditional Czech evening meal & entertainment

57 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Berlin Check-in to your hotel & then the afternoon is yours to explore. This evening meet your Tour Manager & fellow Contiki travellers for dinner. (D) Day 2: Berlin Savour the intoxicating mix of old & new in this ever-changing city. You’ll find historical significance in everything from the streets to the grand monuments. (B) See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, and historic Reichstag building Take in commemorative artwork & the remains of the Berlin Wall See the site of 'Checkpoint Charlie' Day 3: Berlin to Prague Bite into some local fare, like bratwurst, in Dresden on your way south to Prague, an ever-modernizing hub of eastern European revival. (B,D) Visit the city destroyed in World War 2 & known as the 'Florence of the North' See the rebuilt baroque architecture of the Royal Residence, Zwinger Fortress, Opera House & Frauenkirche Day 4: Prague Snake through this medieval city’s maze of cobbled streets & discover Gothic architecture, bargain-priced beer & bohemian crystal beads. (B) See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Visit the old town square & see the astronomical clock Day 5: Prague to Vienna Head south through the Czech countryside to Austria’s cultured capital, Vienna. (B) Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road See the Hapsburg Palaces, St. Stephen's Cathedral & the State Opera House

Day 6: Vienna to Budapest Morning sightseeing in Vienna. Cross into Hungary & enjoy the café scene of the “Paris of the East.” (B) Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace, the Church of St. Matthias, the Chain Bridge & Fisherman's Bastion Day 7: Budapest All your senses are surrounded by the history of this fascinating city split by the Danube River into hilltop Buda & the bustling Pest. (B,D) Day 8: Budapest to Krakow Go north through Slovakia & stop for lunch in picturesque Banska Bystrica before arriving in Krakow. (B,D) Visit the town square & see the black obelisk in Banska Bystrica Day 9: Krakow Wander through the lively market stalls & pavement cafés of this city’s unspoiled medieval Old Town. (B) Guided sightseeing of the Cathedral & Royal Castle on Wawel Hill Day 10: Krakow to Warsaw Take a sobering guided tour of Auschwitz & view the famous “Black Madonna” in Częstochowa en-route to Warsaw. (B,D) Entrance & guided tour of Auschwitz Concentration Camp See the monastery at Jasna Gora Day 11: Warsaw Immerse yourself in the impressive cultural scene, thriving nightlife & intriguing attractions of Poland’s revitalized capital. (B,D) Guided sightseeing of the Old Town, St. John's Cathedral, the Royal Palace, Chopin's park & the Warsaw Ghetto Day 12: Depart Warsaw/Berlin The tour ends after breakfast in Warsaw & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. Or catch a free transfer back to Berlin where your tour ends upon arrival. (B)

12 Days Eastern Road 6 Countries 11 Nights hotels 13 Breakfasts & 6 Dinners

Krakow

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 14-15) • 11 continental breakfasts (B) & 6 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Brandenburg Gate, Berlin

Please note: Day 1 & Day 12 (ending in Warsaw) have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

Prague

When to go and how much

Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance, you save A$105. See page 19 for details.

Code: BBRH Summer 2010 Start Berlin 2010 MAY 1 MAY 15 MAY 22 MAY 29 JUN 12 JUN 26 JUL 3 JUL 10 JUL 17

Finish Warsaw or Berlin

Total Cost A$ pp*

Start Berlin

MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL

2029 2079 2079 2079 2079 2079 2129 2129 2129

2010 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 7 AUG 21 AUG 28 SEP 4 SEP 11 SEP 18 SEP 25

12 26 2 9 23 7 14 21 28

Finish Warsaw or Berlin

Total Cost A$ pp*

AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT

2129 2129 2129 2079 2079 2079 2079 2079 2079

4 11 18 1 8 15 22 29 6

All tour 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 (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of A$515 & triple-share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share tour price. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am or Berlin approx. 7:00pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74.

You Choose! You can end you tour in either Warsaw or Berlin.

Getting to & from Berlin & Warsaw

It’s easy. There are either direct international flights or budget airlines like easyjet.com that fly to/from London. skyscanner.net is the place to go for the best deals & see page 19 for more deals.

The Berlin Wall

VIENNA: Classical music concert & dinner BUDAPEST: Evening river cruise & dinner KRAKOW: See the amazing sculptures of the salt mines on a Guided tour WARSAW: Chopin piano recital Go to contiki.com/eastern-road-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

58 11 Days Berlin to Budapest

11 DAYS

5 Countries 10 Nights hotels 10 Breakfasts & 5 Dinners

Berlin to Budapest

Local delicacies, Prague

5 Countries Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary

GERMANY 3 BERLIN

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 10 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 14-15) • 10 continental breakfasts (B) & 5 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Only with Contiki

• Locally guided bike tour of Prague • Hungarian dinner cruise in Budapest

s Dresden

Poland

3 PRAGUE Kutna Hora

CZECH REP SLOVAKIA VIENNA 2 AUSTRIA Switz

Bratislava

2 BUDAPEST HUNGARY

Italy Slovenia Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops Croatia Bosnia

Romania

Finish Total Cost Start Budapest A$ pp* Berlin

2010 APR 10 APR 24 MAY 8 MAY 22 JUN 5 JUN 26 JUL 3 JUL 10 JUL 17 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 7 AUG 28 SEP 4 SEP 11 SEP 18 SEP 25 OCT 2

APR MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT

20 4 18 1 15 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 7 14 21 28 5 12

1829 1829 1875 1925 1925 1925 1969 1969 1969 1969 1969 1969 1925 1925 1925 1925 1925 1925

Itinerary and included sightseeing

Code: WWIT Winter 2010/11

Start Berlin

Finish Total Cost Budapest A$ pp*

2010 OCT 16 OCT 30 NOV 13 DEC 4 DEC 11 DEC 18 DEC 21 DEC 24 DEC 27 DEC 30

OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN JAN

26 9 23 14 21 28 31 3 6 9

1579 1579 1555 1555 1555 1599 1599 1599 1599 1599

2011 JAN 8 JAN 22 FEB 12 MAR 5 MAR 19

JAN 18 FEB 1 FEB 22 MAR 15 MAR 29

1599 1509 1509 1509 1539

All tour 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 (either twin or tripleshare). BBIT - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$475. WWIT - Winter 2010/11 Single room supplement of A$395. Triple-share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share tour price. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74.

Prague

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S bi

When to go and how much Code: BBIT Summer 2010

11 Days 509pp* FromA$1 A$138/day

Day 1: Arrive Berlin Check-in to your hotel after 2pm & the afternoon is yours to explore. At 6pm, meet your Tour Manager & fellow Contiki travellers for dinner. (D) Days 2-3: Berlin Savour the mix of old & new in this everchanging city. You’ll 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, Bradenburg Gate & historic Reichstag Take in the commemorative artwork & the Berlin Wall See the site of ‘Checkpoint Charlie’ Day 4: Berlin to Prague Bite into some local German fare, like bratwurst, in Dresden on your way south to Prague, an ever-modernizing hub of eastern European revival. (B,D) See the rebuilt baroque architecture of the Royal Residence, Zwinger Fortress, Opera House & Frauenkirche in Dresden Days 5-6: Prague Snake through this medieval city’s maze of cobbled streets & discover Gothic architecture, bargain-priced beer & bohemian crystal beads. (B)(B) See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square

Visit the old town square & see the astronomical clock Day 7: Prague to Vienna Explore the World Heritage listed town of Kutna Hora before heading south to Austria’s cultured capital, Vienna. (B,D) Scenic drive along historic Ring Road See the Hapsburg Palaces, St. Stephen's Cathedral & the State Opera House Day 8: 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! (B) Day 9: Vienna to Budapest Hit up three capital cities today! From Vienna to Bratislava, Slovakia & then onto the lively arts, café & music scene of the “Paris of the East.” (B,D) Visit Bratislava’s historic old town See St. Martin’s Cathedral, Michael Gate & Baroque Tower Day 10: Budapest All your senses are surrounded by the history of this fascinating centuries-old city, split in two by the Danube River into hilltop Buda & bustling Pest. Before enjoying a dinner & river cruise tonight. (B,D) Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace, the Church of St. Matthias, the Chain Bridge & Fisherman's Bastion Day 11: Depart Budapest Time to say goodbye to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 11 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

BERLIN: Locally guided historical walking tour of the city PRAGUE: Scenic river cruise along the Vltava with lunch VIENNA: Mozart & Strauss classical music concert & dinner

Go to contiki.com/berlin-budapest-explore-more , contiki.com/berlin-vienna-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

Berlin & Prague + Vienna

When to go and how much Code: BBBV Summer 2010

9 Days From A$1275pp* A$142/day Itinerary and included sightseeing Days 1-8: Berlin to Prague to Vienna Refer to itinerary & included sightseeing on page 58. Day 9: Depart Vienna Time to say goodbye to your new Contiki buddies as your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

• Places Visited 1 1 or more nightstops BERLIN 3 erlands

Poland Dresden

GERMANY

3 PRAGUE

contiki.com/berlin-vienna

Please note: Days 1 & 9 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

Kutna Hora

CZECH REP Slovaki

VIENNA 2 AUSTRIA

Hungary

Switz

Italy

Slovenia

>> explore more >> see optional activities on page 58.

Only with Contiki The Berlin Wall

• Locally guided bike tour of Prague

7 Days From A$995pp* A$143/day

contiki.com/berlin-prague

Itinerary and included sightseeing Days 1-6: Berlin to Prague Refer to Berlin to Budapest itinerary & included sightseeing listed on the opposite page. Day 7: Depart Prague Time to say goodbye to your newfound friends as your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

• Places Visited 1 1 or more nightstops

BERLIN 3 erlands

GERMANY

Poland

Dresden

3 PRAGUE CZECH REP

>> explore more >> see optional activities on page 58.

Austria Slov

Only with Contiki

Hun

• Locally guided bike tour of Prague

contiki.com/vienna-budapest

5 Days From A$805pp* A$161/day Itinerary and included sightseeing

Poland

Czech Rep

SLOVAKIA VIENNA 2 AUSTRIA Italy

Bratislava

2 BUDAPEST HUNGARY

Slovenia Croatia

• Places Visited 1 1 or more nightstops

Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road See the Hapsburg Palaces, St. Stephen's Cathedral & the State Opera House Days 2-5: Vienna to Budapest Refer to days 8-11 Berlin to Budapest itinerary & included sightseeing described on opposite page.

Finish Vienna

Total Cost Start A$ pp* Berlin

2010 APR 10 APR 24 MAY 8 MAY 22 JUN 5 JUN 26 JUL 3 JUL 10 JUL 17 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 7 AUG 28 SEP 4 SEP 11 SEP 18 SEP 25 OCT 2

APR MAY MAY MAY JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT

1515 1515 1555 1595 1595 1595 1635 1635 1635 1635 1635 1635 1595 1595 1595 1595 1595 1595

18 2 16 30 13 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 5 12 19 26 3 10

>> explore more >> see optional activities on page 58.

Only with Contiki

• Hungarian dinner cruise in Budapest

Romania

Finish Vienna

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 OCT 16 OCT 30 NOV 13 DEC 4 DEC 11 DEC 18 DEC 21 DEC 24 DEC 27 DEC 30

OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN JAN

24 7 21 12 19 26 29 1 4 7

1335 1335 1315 1315 1315 1355 1355 1355 1355 1355

2011 JAN 8 JAN 22 FEB 12 MAR 5 MAR 19

JAN 16 JAN 30 FEB 20 MAR 13 MAR 27

1355 1275 1275 1275 1299

All tour 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 (either twin or triple-share). BBBV - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$395. WWBV - Winter 2010/11 Single room supplement of A$335. Triple-share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share tour price. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74.

Code: WWBP Winter 2010/11

Start Berlin

Finish Prague

Total Cost Start A$ pp* Berlin

2010 APR 10 APR 24 MAY 8 MAY 22 JUN 5 JUN 26 JUL 3 JUL 10 JUL 17 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 7 AUG 28 SEP 4 SEP 11 SEP 18 SEP 25 OCT 2

APR APR MAY MAY JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT

1189 1189 1225 1255 1255 1255 1285 1285 1285 1285 1285 1285 1255 1255 1255 1255 1255 1255

16 30 14 28 11 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 3 10 17 24 1 8

Finish Prague

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 OCT 16 OCT 30 NOV 13 DEC 4 DEC 11 DEC 18 DEC 21 DEC 24 DEC 27 DEC 30

OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN JAN

22 5 19 10 17 24 27 30 2 5

1039 1039 1025 1025 1025 1055 1055 1055 1055 1055

2011 JAN 8 JAN 22 FEB 12 MAR 5 MAR 19

JAN 14 JAN 28 FEB 18 MAR 11 MAR 25

1055 995 995 995 1015

BBBP - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$310. WWBP - Winter 2010/11 Single room supplement of A$259. Code: BBVB Summer 2010

Vienna & Budapest

Day 1: Arrive Vienna Check-in to your hotel after 2pm & the afternoon is yours to explore. At 6pm meet your Tour Manager & fellow Contiki travellers for dinner before exploring the nightlife. (D)

Start Berlin

Code: BBBP Summer 2010

Berlin & Prague

Code: WWBV Winter 2010/11

Finish Total Cost Start Budapest A$ pp* Vienna

2010 APR 16 APR 30 MAY 14 MAY 28 JUN 11 JUL 2 JUL 9 JUL 16 JUL 23 JUL 30 AUG 6 AUG 13 SEP 3 SEP 10 SEP 17 SEP 24 OCT 1 OCT 8

APR MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT

20 4 18 1 15 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 7 14 21 28 5 12

965 965 989 1015 1015 1039 1039 1039 1039 1039 1039 1015 1015 1015 1015 1015 1015 1015

Finish Total Cost Budapest A$ pp*

2010 OCT 22 NOV 5 NOV 19 DEC 10 DEC 17 DEC 24 DEC 27 DEC 30

OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN

26 9 23 14 21 28 31 03

839 829 829 829 855 855 855 855

2011 JAN 2 JAN 5 JAN 14 JAN 28 FEB 18 MAR 11 MAR 25

JAN 6 JAN 9 JAN 18 FEB 1 FEB 22 MAR 15 MAR 29

855 855 855 805 805 825 825

All tour 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 (either twin or tripleshare). BBVB - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$250. WWVB - Winter 2010/11 Single room supplement of A$209. Triple-share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share tour price. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74.

3 Countries 8 Nights hotels 8 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners

3 Countries Germany, Czech Republic, Austria

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 8 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 14-15) • 8 continental breakfasts (B) & 3 three-course dinners (D) WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

2 Countries 6 Nights hotels 6 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners

2 Countries Germany, Czech Republic

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 6 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 14-15) • 6 continental breakfasts (B) & 2 three-course dinners (D) WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Code: WWVB Winter 2010/11

Start Vienna

59 Berlin & Prague +Vienna Berlin+Prague Vienna+Budapest

3 Countries 4 Nights hotels 4 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners

3 Countries Germany, Slovakia, Czech Republic

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 4 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 14-15) • 4 continental breakfasts (B) & 3 three-course dinners (D) WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

21 DAYS Scandinavia & Russia 21 Days 685pp* From A$4 A$224/day

8 countries Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany (in transit)

1 GEIRANGER Lom Skei

FINLAND

Lillehammer

Sognefjord

1 GJOVIK

2 VOSS

Gulf of Bothnia

Hardangervidda

Only with Contiki (special inclusions) • Entry & tour of The Hermitage Museum • Entrance to Peterhof Gardens • Local guides in St Petersburg, Novgorod, Moscow & Minsk • Guided tour within the Kremlin Walls • Ticket to the Moscow Circus

NORWAY

HELSINKI 1

1 OSLO

Petrodvorets

3 ST PETERSBURG

1 STOCKHOLM

Estonia

1 NOVGOROD

SWEDEN RUSSIA

GOTHENBURG 1 North Sea

Latvia DENMARK

Baltic Sea Klin

Lithuania

COPENHAGEN

Borodino

BELARUS 1 MINSK Brest Berlin

GERMANY

POLAND

2 WARSAW Ukraine

Czech Rep

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Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

Slovakia

VOSS: Whitewater rafting on the Raundal & Stranda rivers GEIRANGER: Cruise the Geiranger Fjord (seasonal)

3 MOSCOW

61 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Copenhagen Check-in to your hotel & meet your Tour Manager for some city sightseeing before dinner in a little, local restaurant. (D) See the Little Mermaid, the Resistance Museum & the Royal Palace Day 2: Copenhagen to Gothenburg Wander through Denmark’s cosmopolitan capital this morning before heading to the cool, student vibe city of Gothenburg. (B) Day 3: Gothenburg to Oslo We journey through Norway to Oslo. Walk along the boardwalk by the port to get a feel for the relaxed capital’s lifestyle. (B) Visit Frogner Park to see the Vigeland sculptures See the City Hall & Parliament Day 4: Oslo to Voss See beautiful rugged landscapes as we journey toward the adventure hub of Norway, Voss. (B,D) Scenic drive through the Telemark ski region Visit Europe’s largest mountain plateau Day 5: Voss Chill & explore the region or try some adrenalin sports like white water rafting. Or use your free day & take a short train ride to picturesque Bergen. (B) Explore the area famous for its extreme sports & amazing natural surroundings Day 6: Voss to Geiranger See amazing mountains, fjords & glaciers as we head toward Geiranger. (B,D) See the incredible Boyabreen glacier in Skei See Sognefjord, the longest & most spectacular fjord in Norway Drive through the Laerdal Tunnel – the world’s longest road tunnel See the stunning Geiranger Fjord Day 7: Geiranger to Gjøvik Today it’s on to Lom, followed by a lunch stop in the Olympic lakeside town of Lillehammer. (B,D) See one of the few remaining original medieval stave churches in Norway Visit the home of the 1994 Winter Olympics Day 8: Gjøvik to Stockholm Today we head into Sweden via a stop at it’s largest lake, Lake Vanern. (B) Scenic drive through unspoilt forests & lakes, known for bears, moose & wolves Day 9: Stockholm to Helsinki We’ll do a city sightseeing tour & then time is yours to hang out in this uber-cool city, before boarding the luxury boat for our overnight cruise to Helsinki. (B) Visit Gamla Stan (the old town) & see the changing of the guard at the Royal Palace Day 10: Helsinki Helsinki is the quirky Finnish capital – so spend the day exploring the sights, museums or shopping in this vibrant coastal city. (B,D) See the Sibelius Monument, the Olympic Stadium & Senate Square Visit the ‘Church in the Rock’

Day 11: Helsinki to St Petersburg Pass through Finland’s pine forests & wilderness, before crossing over the border into the canal & bridge lined St. Petersburg. (B,D) Days 12-13: St. Petersburg Two full days to explore this “Venice of the North” & discover the riches & palace-lined waterways of this impressive city. (B)(B) See the St. Peter & St. Paul Fortress See the church of the Spilt Blood & the Admiralty Day 14: St Petersburg to Novgorod Discover the ancient fort town of Novgorod, once the stronghold of the early Tsars. (B,D) Guided tour of Novgorod’s old town & the Millennium Bell Day 15: Novgorod to Moscow Stop into the township of Klin on the way to Russia’s spiritual, political & economic hub, Moscow. (B,D) See the famous composer Tchaikovsky’s house in Klin Days 16-17: Moscow Moscow’s a richly layered city, with history & cultural at every turn. Witness the mix of ‘New’ & ‘Old’ Russia & there’s an unmissable optional locally guided tour of the famous Moscow Metro. (B)(B,D) Visit Red Square & see Lenin’s Mausoleum & St. Basil’s Cathedral Day 18: Moscow to Minsk Pass by the site of Napoleon’s great defeat in Borodino & then leave Russia for Belarus. (B,D) Locally guided city tour of Minsk Day 19: Minsk to Warsaw Cross the border into Poland & arrive in Warsaw. (B,D) Visit Brest Fortress Day 20: Warsaw Warsaw’s past is amazing. See parts of the city that were reconstructed after being ruined in the war as well its colourful palaces, churches & mansions. (B) Day 21: Depart Warsaw/Berlin The tour ends after breakfast in Warsaw, or catch a free transfer to Berlin where your tour ends upon arrival. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 21 (ending Warsaw) have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

21 Days Scandinavia & Russia 8 Countries 20 Nights hotels 20 Breakfasts & 11 Dinners

Matryoshka dolls, Russia

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 20 nights twin or triple-share accomm: 19 nights in hotels & 1 night cruise (more on pages 14-15) • 20 continental breakfasts (B) & 11 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Overnight cruise • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Guided walk inside the Kremlin

Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance, you save A$229. See page 19 for details. Church of The Spilt Blood

When to go and how much

You Choose! You can end you tour in either Warsaw or Berlin.

Code: BBSR Summer 2010 Start Finish Cop’hgen Warsaw or Berlin 2010 MAY 15 JUN 4 MAY 22 JUN 11 MAY 29 JUN 18 JUN 5 JUN 25 JUN 12 JUL 2 JUN 19 JUL 9 JUN 26 JUL 16 JUL 3 JUL 23 JUL 10 JUL 30

Total Cost A$ pp*

4685 4685 4685 4685 4685 4685 4685 4919 4919

Start Finish Cop’hgen Warsaw or Berlin 2010 JUL 17 AUG 6 JUL 24 AUG 13 JUL 31 AUG 20 AUG 7 AUG 27 AUG 14 SEP 3 AUG 21 SEP 10 AUG 28 SEP 17 SEP 4 SEP 24 SEP 11 OCT 1

Total Cost A$ pp*

4919 4919 4919 4919 4685 4685 4685 4685 4685

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Ice Bar, Stockholm

LILLEHAMMER: Bobsled ride along the Olympic bobsled track STOCKHOLM: Guided tour of the Town Hall, featuring the Nobel Prize Banquet Room ST. PETERSBURG: Evening at the Russian Ballet MOSCOW: Guided tour of the Military & Missile Museum Go to contiki.com/scandi-russia-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

8 DAYS Croatian Island Cruising 8 Days 025pp* From A$1 A$129/day

Why cruise Croatia with Contiki? • The boat is exclusive to Contiki • Comfortable and modern boat with large decks • Breakfast every day • 5 lunches • Dinner on two nights, giving you flexibility to explore the ports on other nights • Spacious twin-rooms with private facilities

CROATIA

Bosnia

SPLIT 1 1 MAKARSKA

HVAR 1 1 KORCULA

TRSTENIK 2 DUBROVNIK

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Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

DUBROVNIK: Day trip to the tiny country of Montenegro - City wall kayaking

63 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Split to Hvar All aboard! Jump on board our exclusive boat, meet your Contiki Rep & crew & settle into your cabin as we cruise to Hvar. Check out the town’s stunning square,16th century theatre & hill-top fortress for amazing views over the gorgeous harbour. Tonight, discover portside restaurants & order yourself some fantastic seafood. (L) See the Arsenal Fort Day 2: Hvar to Korcula Start the day with a swimming stop before a long lunch on deck as we head to Korcula, home of the famous adventurer, Marco Polo. Get a feel for its buildings & fascinating architecture & stone streets. Tonight, try some locally produced white wines & discover the town’s nightlife. (B.L) Visit the fortified Old Town Day 3: Korcula to Dubrovnik Today we’ll head to stunning Dubrovnik, known as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’. Opt for a kayaking excursion around the old city walls for a different view of the city, you can jump out & stop for swims when you like. Tonight, hit the pedestrian district of the old town & spend your evening exploring the town’s hot spots. (B,L) Stop at Mljet National Park (entrance not included) See the fortified city & the old port Day 4: Dubrovnik Dubrovnik has so much to do & see, so

head back to the city or sun worship on amazing beaches. Or there’s an optional day trip to tiny Montenegro with its spectacular Fjords, clear lakes where you’ll spend time in Budva, & Kotor. (B,D) Day 5: Dubrovnik to Trstenik Today we’ll sail past the Elaphite islands, known for its palms, olive trees, citrus plantations & colourful reefs. Tonight, we’ll dock in the unspoilt village of Trstenik, set on one of Croatia’s most beautiful harbours with views across the Adriatic Sea. (B,L,D) Day 6: Trstenik to Makarska A day’s sailing means time to relax & work on your tan. Well dock at Makarska with its long sandy beach & promenade. Or, for a bit of local action, head to the main square & check out the fruit & flower markets. Tonight is yours, so head to a local restaurant & try some grilled fish or a mixed seafood platter. (B,L) See Mount Biokovo Day 7: Makarska to Split After drifting past the wind-surfer’s paradise of Brac, we’ll cruise to Split. Wander through the domain of Diocletian’s Palace for a piece of Roman heritage, complete with 220 buildings & a huge cathedral. For your last night, soak up Split’s Mediterranean vibes & make your way to one of the fantastic waterfront bars. Later, head back into the maze of streets within the palace walls & discover cool cafes & pumping clubs. (B,L) See Diocletian’s Palace in Split Day 8: Split The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

8 Days Croatian Island Cruising 1 Country 7 Nights cruise 7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches & 2 Dinners

Relaxing on deck

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 7 nights on a sailing cruise boat (twin-share) (more on pages 14-15) • 7 continental breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L) & 2 dinners (D) • A dedicated captain & crew with an experienced & professional Contiki representative • Port & Visitors taxes WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Beautiful beaches

Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance, you save A$55. See page 19 for details. Spend your nights in port

When to go and how much

Getting there

Code: BBCI Summer 2010 Start Split

Our boat

2010 MAY 29 JUN 5 JUN 19 JUL 3 JUL 10 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 14 AUG 21 SEP 4 SEP 11

Finish Port Taxes & Above Total Cost Below Total Cost Split Supplements Deck Above Deck Below A$ pp* A$ pp* A$ pp* A$ pp*

JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP

5 12 26 10 17 31 7 21 28 11 18

105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105

1030 1030 1170 1270 1270 1340 1340 1340 1340 1270 1170

1135 1135 1275 1375 1375 1445 1445 1445 1445 1375 1275

920 920 1050 1190 1190 1265 1265 1265 1265 1190 1050

There are low-cost airlines like easyjet.com who fly to Split (more on page 19). Flights can get tight – so book early to get yourself a cheap deal. Or even easier, schedule your international flights right through to Split.

1025 1025 1155 1295 1295 1370 1370 1370 1370 1295 1155

All tour prices above are based on twin-share. *Ifsexyou’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same roommate at no extra charge. Single above deck cabin supplement add A$935. Single below deck cabin supplement add A$885. Note: ‘Above Deck’ cabins have a door that opens to the outside, while ‘Below Deck’ cabins have a roof port hole and door that opens to the inside. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 12:00 noon & ends approx. 8:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74. Day trip to Montenegro

Dubrovnik Old Town

DUBROVNIK: Day trip to the tiny country of Montenegro & experience its stunning scenery, fjords & the coastal town of Budva - City wall kayaking Go to contiki.com/croatian-cruising-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

Louis Hellenic Cruises

6 Days Aegean Classic 2 Countries 4 Nights cruise 1 Night hotel 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners & 4 Suppers

2 Countries Greece, Turkey

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 5 nights accommodation: 4 nights onboard a cruise ship (your choice of quad or twin-share) & 1 night in a hotel (more on pages 14-15) • 5 buffet breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 4 three-course dinners (D) & 4 suppers (S) • On-board representative • Fun-filled entertainment on every night of every cruise WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

About our Cruises Louis Hellenic Cruises are our trusted cruise operating partner, running Contiki trips on classic cruise ships through the sun-kissed Greek Isles. Onboard, there is a daily program of changing activities to choose from, the opportunity to mix with a wide range of people (these cruises are not exclusive to Contiki travellers), & get the low-down from our onboard dedicated Contiki Cruise Rep. Our Rep is a great guide to the best things to do & see both onboard & onshore. Each vessel has excellent facilities like a pool, bar, nightclub, live evening entertainment, casino & a spa. Freshly prepared meals are a highlight & choose from either a casual buffet or more special full-service restaurant. Comfortable rooms all have private facilities, with a choice of either a Standard Outside Cabin with porthole or a Standard Inside Cabin without porthole. Single accommodation in either of these cabin types is available on request. Check the ‘When to go & how much’ panel for more or contiki.com/cruising. The order of ports of call may be reversed on some days & the itinerary is subject to change.

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When to go and how much Code: 6CGS Summer 2010

Aegean Classic

Start Athens

6 days incl 4 days cruising

2010 MAR 14 MAR 21 MAR 28 APR 4 APR 11 APR 18 APR 25 MAY 2 MAY 9 MAY 16 MAY 23 MAY 30 JUN 6 JUN 13 JUN 20 JUN 27 JUL 4 JUL 11 JUL 18 JUL 25 AUG 1 AUG 8 AUG 15 AUG 22 AUG 29 SEP 5 SEP 12 SEP 19 SEP 26 OCT 3 OCT 10 OCT 17 OCT 24 OCT 31 NOV 7

Finish Port Taxes Twin Out Twin Out Twin In Twin In Athens Gratuities A$ pp* Total Cost A$ pp* Total Cost A$ pp* A$ pp* MAR 19 MAR 26 APR 2 APR 9 APR 16 APR 23 APR 30 MAY 7 MAY 14 MAY 21 MAY 28 JUN 4 JUN 11 JUN 18 JUN 25 JUL 2 JUL 9 JUL 16 JUL 23 JUL 30 AUG 6 AUG 13 AUG 20 AUG 27 SEP 3 SEP 10 SEP 17 SEP 24 OCT 1 OCT 8 OCT 15 OCT 22 OCT 29 NOV 5 NOV 12

230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230

1125 1125 1125 1125 1125 1125 1125 1125 1125 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1179 1179 1179 1179 1179 1179 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1149 1125 1125 1125 1125 1125

1355 1355 1355 1355 1355 1355 1355 1355 1355 1379 1379 1379 1379 1379 1379 1379 1409 1409 1409 1409 1409 1409 1379 1379 1379 1379 1379 1379 1379 1379 1355 1355 1355 1355 1355

959 959 959 959 959 959 959 959 959 985 985 985 985 985 985 985 1009 1009 1009 1009 1009 1009 985 985 985 985 985 985 985 985 959 959 959 959 959

1189 1189 1189 1189 1189 1189 1189 1189 1189 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1239 1239 1239 1239 1239 1239 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1189 1189 1189 1189 1189

All cruise prices above are based on twin-share. Substantial savings for quad-share rooms are available online or ask at time of booking for prices - save a minimum of A$214. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin or quad-share). Or take a single supplement option: add A$115 to twinshare price for an inside cabin (plus add port taxes for total price) or A$129 to twin-share price for an outside cabin (plus add port taxes for total price).

9 day Golden Fleece cruise at contiki.com/golden-fleece

For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 7:00pm & ends approx. 10:00am. For departure points & stay longer

9 day Eastern Med cruising at contiki.com/eastern-med-cruising

accommodation options see page 74. If you require a Schengen visa for this tour, it must be a multi-entry visa.

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME

CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Day 1: Arrive Athens Check-in to your hotel & spend the afternoon getting a sneak peek at Athens. This evening meet your Cruise Representative & fellow Contiki travellers. Visit the famous Plaka area Day 2: Athens to Mykonos Board your ship & cruise to the Aegean paradise of Mykonos. Hang out on this island, famous for its golden beaches & young, vibrant party culture. (B,L,D,S) Visit Mykonos town Day 3: Cruising to Patmos via Kusadasi Stop by the resort town of Kusadasi & shop in the town’s colourful bazaar. Later on, relax on the beach or in a local taverna on the friendly, unspoilt island of Patmos. (B,L,D,S) Visit Kusadasi’s local bazaar See Monastery of St. John on Patmos Day 4: Cruising to Rhodes Arrive at the sunniest island in the Aegean & spend the day exploring pristine beaches, medieval towns & cool little shops. (B,L,D,S) See the fortified town of Rhodes Day 5: Cruising to Santorini via Crete Drop by Crete en-route to the quintessential Greek island, Santorini, world-famous for its famous blue & white buildings, spectacular island sunsets & breathtaking natural scenery. (B,L,D,S) Visit Heraklion town on Crete See the spectacular volcanic islands surrounding Santorini Visit the main town of Fira

6 Days 189pp* From A$1 A$199/day E Aegean Sea

TURKEY 1 ATHENS Kusadasi Mykonos

Patmos

Santorini Rhodes

Crete

Mediterranean Sea

• Places Visited 1 1 or more nightstops

Day 6: Arrival into Athens Returning to Athens, enjoy breakfast then transfer into central Athens where the tour ends. Or take one last opportunity for a guided tour of the Acropolis & Parthenon. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 6 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

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KUSADASI: Guided tour of the classical Greek archaeological site of Ephesus ATHENS: Guided tour of the famous Acropolis Go to contiki.com/aegean-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

65 8 Days Mykonos & Island Cruising

8 DAYS Mykonos & Island Cruising

2 Countries 4 Nights hotels 3 Nights cruise 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners & 3 Suppers

Patmos, Greece

2 Countries

GREECE Aegean Sea

TURKEY

Corinth Canal 1 ATHENS Kusadasi

3 MYKONOS

8 Days 659pp FromA$1 A$208/day

Santorini

Crete

Mediterranean Sea

• Places Visited 1 1 or more nightstops

Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Athens Check-in to your hotel & spend the afternoon getting a sneak peek at Athens. Twist & turn through the Plaka’s maze of narrow medieval streets & find ancient sites, cafés & shops full of history & character. This evening meet up with your Tour Representative & fellow travellers. Visit the famous Plaka area Day 2: Athens to Mykonos Ferry to Mykonos then board the cruise ship & get set to island-hop your way to heaven, starting with a few days on the Aegean island paradise of Mykonos. (B,D) Days 3-4: Mykonos Hang out on this island famous for its azure seas, golden beaches, cosmopolitan atmosphere & young, vibrant party culture. Wander through the tiny streets & whitewashed cube houses found in the picture-perfect Cycladic capital. (B)(B) Visit Mykonos town See the traditional Cycladic style houses See the famous windmills Day 5: Mykonos to Turkey Soak up some more sun on the pristine beaches, wind through the labyrinthine of roads shopping for souvenirs, or lunch with the locals & international jet setters for another day. When you’re finished soaking up the atmosphere onshore, head offshore & sail away into the sunset toward Turkey & the Dodecanese Islands. (B,D,S)

Patmos

Day 6: Cruising to Patmos via Kusadasi Stop in the port-town of Kusadasi & shop in the town’s colourful bazaar or get a feel for ancient Roman life on an optional tour to the classical city of Ephesus. Later on, dock at the friendly, unspoilt island of Patmos & relax on the beach or in a local taverna, while watching the locals fish for the catch of the day. (B,L,D,S) Visit Kusadasi’s local bazaar See the Monastery of St. John on Patmos Day 7: Cruising to Santorini via Crete Drop by Crete, the largest of the islands, en-route to the quintessential Greek island, Santorini, world-famous for its simple blue & white buildings, spectacular island sunsets & breathtaking natural scenery. Climb twisting stone steps, ride a donkey or catch a cable car up to a cliff-top town, like Fira. Or boat ride out to the volcanic island, Nea Kameni. (B,L,D,S) Visit Heraklion town on Crete See the spectacular volcanic islands surrounding Santorini Visit the main town of Fira Day 8: Arrival into Athens Set sail back to mainland Greece & the mythological city of Athens. Disembark after breakfast & transfer into central Athens where the tour ends once you arrive. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 8 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

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Greece, Turkey

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 7 nights twin or triple-share accommodation: 4 nights in hotels & 3 nights on board a cruise ship (more on pages 14-15) • 7 continental breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 4 three-course dinners (D) & 3 suppers (S) • Experienced, professional local guide in Athens & representative onboard cruise ship • Coach transfers • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

When to go and how much Code: BBGM Summer 2010 Start Athens

Finish Athens

Port Taxes Gratuities

Tour/Cruise A$ pp*

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 MAY 10 MAY 17 MAY 24 MAY 31 JUN 7 JUN 14 JUN 21 JUN 28 JUL 5 JUL 12 JUL 19 JUL 26 AUG 2 AUG 9 AUG 16 AUG 23 AUG 30 SEP 6 SEP 13 SEP 20 SEP 27 OCT 4

MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT

160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160

1499 1539 1539 1539 1539 1539 1539 1539 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1539 1539 1539 1539 1539 1539 1539 1539

1659 1699 1699 1699 1699 1699 1699 1699 1735 1735 1735 1735 1735 1735 1699 1699 1699 1699 1699 1699 1699 1699

17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 4 11

Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance, you save A$75. See page 19 for details.

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All cruise & tour 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 (either twin or tripleshare). Or take a single supplement option: add A$449 to twin-share price for a single room/inside cabin (plus add port taxes for total price). Triple-share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share tour price. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 10:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74. Santorini

ATHENS: Guided tour of the famous Acropolis KUSADASI: Tour the classical Greek archaeological site of Ephesus with Local Guide PATMOS: Guided tour of the Monastery of St. John CRETE: Locally guided tour of the Minoan Palace of Knossos

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME

CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Go to contiki.com/mykonos-cruising-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

13 DAYS Greek Island Hopping 13 Days 249pp* From A$2 A$173/day

3 Islands Mykonos Santorini Ios

Albania

Greece GREECE Aegean Sea Corinth Canal Piraeus

Ionian Sea

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ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME

CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

3 ATHENS MYKONOS 3

Turkey

IOS 3 SANTORINI 3

Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

ATHENS: Traditional taverna meal in the Plaka area - Guided tour of the famous Acropolis

67 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Athens Check-in to your hotel & spend the afternoon getting a sneak peek at Athens. This evening meet up with your Tour Manager & fellow Contiki travellers. (D) Day 2: Athens Sightsee the ancient wonders & feel the gritty urban soul of this bustling city. Twist & turn through the Plaka’s maze of narrow medieval streets & find ancient sites, cafés & shops full of history & character. (B) Visit the famous Plaka area Day 3: Athens to Mykonos Hop aboard a ferry in the morning & journey to the popular Aegean paradise of Mykonos. (B,D) Days 4-5: Mykonos Hang out on this island famous for its azure seas, golden beaches, cosmopolitan atmosphere & young, vibrant party culture. Wander through the tiny streets & whitewashed cube houses the picturesque Cycladic capital is renowned for. (B)(B)

13 Days Greek Island Hopping

Santorini, world-famous for simple blue & white buildings, spectacular island sunsets & breathtaking natural scenery. (B,D) Days 7-8: Santorini Climb twisting stone steps, ride a donkey or take a cable car up to the cliff-top town of Fira. From here, catch a staggering panoramic view of the island’s submerged volcano & sip on cocktails as the sun goes down. There’s also a chance for a boat ride out to the active volcanic island, Nea Kameni. (B)(B)

3 Islands 12 Nights hotels 12 Breakfasts & 4 Dinners

Ancient ruins, Athens

Visit the main town of Fira Day 9: Santorini to Ios Cruise to another Greek Island gem, the beautiful Island of Ios. (B,D)

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 12 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 14-15) • 12 continental breakfasts (B) & 4 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager • Ferry crossings (tourist class on all journeys) & coach transfers • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges

Days 10-11: Ios Chill out poolside or on soft, sandy beaches for the day. Then get caught up in the nightlife of this ultimate party island. (B)(B) Visit Ios town Day 12: Ios to Athens Set sail back to mainland Greece & the mythological city of Athens. (B)

Visit Mykonos town

Day 13: Depart Athens The tour ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

Day 6: Mykonos to Santorini Sail to the quintessential Greek island,

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

Santorini

When to go and how much Code: BBGI Summer 2010 Start Athens

Finish Athens

Total Cost A$ pp*

Start Athens

Finish Athens

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 APR 30 MAY 3 MAY 6 MAY 9 MAY 12 MAY 15 MAY 18 MAY 21 MAY 24 MAY 27 MAY 30 JUN 2 JUN 5 JUN 8 JUN 11 JUN 14 JUN 17 JUN 20 JUN 23 JUN 26 JUN 29 JUL 2 JUL 5 JUL 8 JUL 11 JUL 14

MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL

2249 2309 2309 2309 2309 2369 2369 2369 2369 2369 2369 2369 2369 2369 2369 2369 2369 2369 2369 2369 2369 2425 2425 2425 2425 2425

2010 JUL 17 JUL 20 JUL 23 JUL 26 JUL 29 AUG 1 AUG 4 AUG 7 AUG 10 AUG 13 AUG 16 AUG 19 AUG 22 AUG 25 AUG 28 AUG 31 SEP 3 SEP 6 SEP 9 SEP 12 SEP 15 SEP 18 SEP 21 SEP 24 SEP 27 SEP 30

JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT OCT

2425 2425 2425 2425 2425 2425 2425 2425 2425 2365 2365 2365 2365 2365 2365 2365 2365 2365 2365 2365 2365 2365 2365 2365 2365 2365

12 15 18 21 24 27 30 2 5 8 11 14 17 20 23 26 29 2 5 8 11 14 17 20 23 26

29 1 4 7 10 13 16 19 22 25 28 31 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 3 6 9 12

Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance, you save A$119. See page 19 for details.

Mix+Match

Combine this trip with another tour & double your fun! You’ll also save A$100 with our multi tour discount. See page 19. The ‘Greek Island Hopping’ tour will easily Mix+Match with: • Simply Italy (p.48-49) Use low-cost airlines with these tours. See page 19 for details.

Ios, Greece

SANTORINI: Visit Oia at sunset - Boat trip to the Volcano’s core IOS: Island cruise on a traditional sailing boat Go to contiki.com/island-hopping-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

68 4 Days Spotlight on Greece

4 DAYS

1 Country 3 Nights hotels 3 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners

Spotlight on Greece

Palace of Agamemnon, Mycenae

Macedonia

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 3 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 14-15) • 3 continental breakfasts (B) & 2 three-course dinners (D) • Experienced & professional local guide • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach • “Welcome to Greece” information pack • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

Albania

GREECE Aegean Sea DELPHI 1 Corinth Canal

OLYMPIA 1

Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance and save A$45. See page 19 for details.

Mix+Match

Combine this trip with another tour and double your fun! You’ll also save A$100 with our multi tour discount. See page 19. The ‘Spotlight on Greece’ tour will easily Mix+Match with: • Egypt & The Nile (p.54-55) Or add the ‘Greek Island Hopping’ tour detailed on pages 66-67.

1 ATHENS

Corinth

Mycenae

4 Days 65pp FromA$8 A$217/day

Ionian Sea

Mediterranean Sea

Places visited 1 1 or more nightstops

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When to go and how much

Itinerary and included sightseeing

Code: BBBS Summer 2010 Start Athens

Finish Athens

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 APR 26 MAY 10 MAY 24 JUN 7 JUN 21 JUL 5 JUL 19 JUL 26

APR MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL

865 889 909 909 909 935 935 935

29 13 27 10 24 8 22 29

Start Athens

Finish Athens

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 AUG 2 AUG 16 AUG 30 SEP 13 SEP 27 OCT 11 OCT 25

AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT

935 909 909 909 909 909 889

5 19 2 16 30 14 28

Day 1: Arrive Athens Check-in to your hotel & spend the afternoon getting a sneak peek at Athens. This evening meet your Tour Manager & fellow Contiki travellers. Visit the famous Plaka area Day 2: Athens to Olympia Sightsee the ancient wonders & feel the gritty urban soul of this bustling city before criss-crossing the beautiful, historic Peloponnese region en-route to Olympia. (B,D)

Guided tour of Olympia including the Olympic Stadium & Temples of Hera & Zeus Day 4: Delphi to Athens Be swept away by Delphi’s history, spectacular ruins & museum as well as its heartbreakingly beautiful location on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Return to the mythological city of Athens where the tour ends in the afternoon. (B) Guided tour of Delphi including the Temple of Apollo Please note: Day 1 has been designed to allow you to start the tour without needing an extra night of accommodation.

Guided tour of Athens including the Acropolis & Parthenon See the impressive Corinth Canal Guided tour of Mycenae, including the Palace of Agamemnon All tour 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 (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of A$285 & triple-share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share tour price. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 6:00pm. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74.

The Acropolis, Athens

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See the Acronafplion citadel at Nafplion Day 3: Olympia to Delphi On your mark, get set, go! A local guide shows off the site of the first Olympic Games. This afternoon, cross the Corinthian Gulf & arrive in Delphi, the centre of the universe in Ancient Greek times. (B,D)

Greek Evzoni soldier

ATHENS: Traditional taverna meal in the Plaka

Spotlight on Greece

3 or 7 Days Greek Island Cruises 2 Countries 4 Nights hotels 3 Nights cruise 7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners & 3 Suppers

plus 3 day Greek Island Cruise

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Itinerary and included sightseeing Days 1-4: Athens to Athens Refer to Spotlight on Greece map, itinerary & included sightseeing opposite. Day 5: Athens to Mykonos Cruise to Mykonos with its golden beaches & young, vibrant party culture. (B,L,D,S) Visit Mykonos town Day 6: Cruising to Patmos via Kusadasi Stop by the resort town of Kusadasi. Later, enjoy friendly, unspoilt Patmos. (B,L,D,S) Visit Kusadasi’s local bazaar See Monastery of St. John on Patmos Day 7: Cruising to Santorini via Crete Drop by Crete en-route to Santorini and its famous blue & white buildings. (B,L,D,S) Visit Heraklion town on Crete Visit the main town of Fira on Santorini See the spectacular volcanic islands surrounding Santorini Day 8: Arrival into Athens Disembark after breakfast & transfer into central Athens where the tour ends. (B) Please note: Days 1 & 8 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.

GREECE

TURKEY ATHENS Kusadasi Mykonos

Patmos

Santorini

Crete

• Places Visited 1 1 or more nightstops

Mediterranean Sea

Save Money! If you pay 6 months in advance and save A$45. See page 19 for details.

plus 7 day Greek Island Cruise

Finish Port Taxes Twin Out Twin Out Twin In Twin In Athens Gratuities A$ pp* Total Cost A$ pp* Total Cost A$ pp* A$ pp* MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP OCT OCT NOV

3 17 31 14 28 12 26 2 9 23 6 20 4 18 1

160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160

1665 1665 1709 1709 1709 1749 1749 1749 1749 1709 1709 1709 1709 1709 1689

1825 1825 1869 1869 1869 1909 1909 1909 1909 1869 1869 1869 1869 1869 1849

1539 1539 1579 1579 1579 1619 1619 1619 1619 1579 1579 1579 1579 1579 1559

1699 1699 1739 1739 1739 1779 1779 1779 1779 1739 1739 1739 1739 1739 1719

All cruise prices above are based on twin-share. *Ifsame you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin or

Start Athens

12 Days 559pp* From A$2 A$214/day

Days 1-4: Athens to Athens Refer to Spotlight on Greece map, itinerary & included sightseeing opposite. Day 5: Athens Day 6: Athens & sail to Istanbul Day 7: Cruising to Istanbul Day 8: Istanbul & the Bosphorus Day 9: Cruising to Mykonos Day 10: Cruising to Kusadasi via Patmos See the Monastery of St. John on Patmos. Visit Kusadasi’s local bazaar

• Places Visited 1 1 or more nightstops

Istanbul

Aegean Sea

TURKEY

1 ATHENS Patmos

Kusadasi

Mykonos

Santorini Rhodes

Crete

2010 APR 26 MAY 10 MAY 24 JUN 7 JUN 21 JUL 5 JUL 19 AUG 2 AUG 16 AUG 30 SEP 13 SEP 27 OCT 11

Finish Port Taxes Twin Out Twin Out Twin In Twin In Athens Gratuities A$ pp* Total Cost A$ pp* Total Cost A$ pp* A$ pp* MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP OCT OCT

7 21 4 18 2 16 30 13 27 10 24 8 22

460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460

2385 2385 2445 2445 2445 2509 2509 2509 2445 2445 2445 2445 2445

Mediterranean Sea

2845 2845 2905 2905 2905 2969 2969 2969 2905 2905 2905 2905 2905

2099 2099 2155 2155 2155 2209 2209 2209 2155 2155 2155 2155 2155

2559 2559 2615 2615 2615 2669 2669 2669 2615 2615 2615 2615 2615

All cruise 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. Or take a single supplement option: add A$625 to twin-share price for an inside cabin (plus add port taxes for total price) or A$709 to twin-share price for an outside cabin (plus add port taxes for total price). For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 7:00pm & ends approx. 12:00 noon. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74. If you require a Schengen visa for this tour, it must be a multi-entry visa.

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What’s Included All as per itinerary • 7 nights twin or triple-share accommodation: 4 nights in hotels & 3 nights onboard a cruise ship (more on pages 14-15) • 3 continental breakfasts (B), 4 buffet breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D) & 3 suppers (S) • Onboard representative • Fun-filled entertainment on every night of every cruise • Refer to “What’s Included” on page 72 for all other inclusions WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

triple-share). Or take a single supplement option: add A$459 to twin-share price for an inside cabin (plus add port taxes for total price) or A$495 to twin-share price for an outside cabin (plus add port taxes for total price). For earlybird deals go to contiki.com/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 73. Tour starts 7:00pm & ends approx. 10:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 74. If you require a Schengen visa for this tour, it must be a multi-entry visa. Code: SPICR7 Summer 2010

Itinerary and included sightseeing

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2010 APR 26 MAY 10 MAY 24 JUN 7 JUN 21 JUL 5 JUL 19 JUL 26 AUG 2 AUG 16 AUG 30 SEP 13 SEP 27 OCT 11 OCT 25

2 Countries Greece, Turkey

Code: SPICR3 Summer 2010

Aegean Sea Corinth Canal 1

You’ll have plenty of free time to explore and do your own thing, or choose from our optional activities.

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

When to go and how much Start Athens

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Day 11: Cruising to Rhodes Day 12: Cruising to Santorini via Crete Visit Heraklion town on Crete See the spectacular volcanic islands surrounding Santorini Visit the main town of Fira Day 13: Arrival into Athens After breakfast, transfer into central Athens where the tour ends. Or you could join an optional locally guided tour of the Acropolis & Parthenon. (B)

Mykonos

8 Days 699pp* From A$1 A$213/day

2 Countries 4 Nights hotels 7 Nights cruise 11 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 9 Dinners & 7 Suppers

2 Countries Greece, Turkey

What’s Included All as per itinerary • 11 nights twin or triple-share accommodation: 4 nights in hotels & 7 nights onboard a cruise ship (more on pages 14-15) • 3 continental breakfasts (B), 8 buffet breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 9 dinners (D) & 7 suppers (S) • Refer to “What’s Included” above & on page 72 for all other inclusions WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES Heritage sites visited VISITED

PLUS these optional activities for the 3 & 7 day Spotlight on Greece plus Greek Island Cruise options: KUSADASI: Guided tour of the classical Greek archaeological site of Ephesus PATMOS: Guided tour of the Monastry of St. John CRETE: Guided tour of the Minoan Palace of Knossos Go to contiki.com/greece-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

7 or 14 DAYS Ski Austria from A$655pp* 8 or 15 day packages inc transfers also available*

Ski Welt has n recently bee sort voted Top Ref 70 in a survey o resorts in 8 countries!

Great value packages with Contiki Take the ski hotspot of the Hohe Salve mountains, combine it with snow, a bunch of 18-35s, plus a range of activities & nightlife & we’ll guarantee you outrageous fun.

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CHOOSE SOME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

HOPFGARTEN: Take a magical sleigh ride through the forested Penningberg Tandem Paragliding with amazing views - Ice Skating on a frozen alpine lake Day trip to Kitzbuhel, the ‘Monte Carlo’ of the Tyrol - Day trips to Salzburg & Innsbruck. Go to contiki.com/ski-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).

71 When to go and how much Option one: INCLUDING overnight coach transfers, accommodation† and breakfast. 8 nights (6 days ski)

15 nights (13 days ski)

Code: C7SWBIT Start Finish London London

Code: C14SWBIT Start Finish London London

2010 DEC 10 DEC 17 DEC 24 DEC 31 2011 JAN 7 JAN 14 JAN 21 JAN 28 FEB 4 FEB 11 FEB 18 FEB 25

DEC DEC JAN JAN

Total Cost A$ pp*

18 25 1 8

809 809 809 809

JAN 15 JAN 22 JAN 29 FEB 5 FEB 12 FEB 19 FEB 26 MAR 5

735 735 735 735 735 735 735 735

2010 DEC 10 DEC 17 DEC 24 DEC 31 2011 JAN 7 JAN 14 JAN 21 JAN 28 FEB 4 FEB 11 FEB 18

DEC JAN JAN JAN

Total Cost A$ pp*

25 1 8 15

1369 1369 1369 1369

JAN 22 JAN 29 FEB 5 FEB 12 FEB 19 FEB 26 MAR 5

1249 1249 1249 1249 1249 1249 1249

Please note: Ski Austria including transfer tours depart London on Fridays & arrive in Hopfgarten on Saturdays. Refer to important notes below regarding room & meal options.

Option two: Accommodation† and breakfast EXCLUDING overnight coach transfers.

Hopfgarten village

Choose a 1 or 2 week ski package, staying at Contiki’s very own Gasthof, set in the pretty Tyrolean mountain village of Hopfgarten. The area is perfect for skiers & boarders of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Don’t want to ski the whole time? No problem. There’s tandem paragliding, sleigh rides, ice-skating, plus 3 famous Austrian towns nearby to check out including Salzburg, Innsbruck or Kitzbuhel. Travel there on your own, or via return Contiki coach transfers to/from London.

Why ski Contiki?

Lessons & extras

• We’re experts - we’ve been doing it for 20 years. • Hopfgarten is part of the Ski Welt (Ski World) region. With 250km (155 miles) of runs & lifts, you’ll get around the mountain fast by gondola & a modern chair system. • There is one of the biggest artificial snow-making machinery systems in Europe, so great conditions are guaranteed. • Try aprés ski European-style, with outdoor schnaps stalls, lively bars, latenight clubs, plus action in the Gasthof bar - just for Contiki travellers. • Beginners, intermediates & advanced there’s terrain for everyone. • Burning energy on the slopes, you need a decent meal to get you started. We include hot buffet breakfast daily. • Pre-book & pay a small supplement & we can include five 3-course dinners (1 week tour) or ten meals (for 2 week tour).

Contiki has negotiated great deals on lots of ski extras you’ll want. Like lessons (private or group) with English speaking instructors & the latest ski gear & equipment hire. All you need to bring is yourself – we’ll do the rest. Book in advance with your travel agent or book & pay when you get there.

7 nights (6 days ski)

14 nights (13 days ski)

Code: C7SWB Start Finish Austria Austria

Code: C14SWB Start Finish Austria Austria

Important notes: Prices are per person, quad share & don’t include airfares. Twin share available on request. Twin share supplement 1 week add: A$89. 2 weeks add: A$169. Half board supplement 5 nights add: A$85. 10 nights add: A$170. For Travel Insurance see page 73. † Accommodation in Hopfgarten village may be used subject to guest numbers.

The Gasthof Schöneck is Contiki's very own traditional chalet, exclusively for Contiki travelers. It comes complete with it’s own dedicated, on-site crew to look after you. All our prices are based on quad-share (with a number of twin rooms including private facilities available for a small supplement). If you’re travelling alone, we’ll organise for you to share a room (same sex) for no extra cost.

Astberg 1267m

Hartkaiser

Going Ellmau 820m

There’s 2 ways to go. Travel to Hopfgarten either via Contiki coach from London or by flying to Munich, Salzburg or Innsbruck & making your own way from the airport to the village. Check out contiki.com/ski for a detailed rundown on getting there.

Save Money! Tour + 2 week ski tour combination discounts apply when you book a Winter Europe tour at the same time as a ski tour. Save up to A$100 off the cost of the ski tour. See page 19 for details.

Ski pass Equipment hire (skis, boots & poles or board & boots) Ski lessons (5 days for 4hrs/day) Ski lessons (3 days for 4hrs/day) Snowboard lessons (5 days for 2hrs/day) Snowboard lessons (3 days for 2hrs/day) Ski & Snowboard lessons (3 days ski for 4hrs per day & 3 days snowboard for 2hrs per day)

7 (6 days ski) 365

14 (13 days ski) 629

175

210

189

209

169

299

Please note: Credit cards are not accepted in the ski village.

Eiberg 1673m

Brandstadt 1650m Neualm

Gampen 1956m

Kandleralm Hohe Salve

Fleiding 1892m

Choralpe 1820m

Zinsberg 1674m

Rigi 1532m

Scheffau 752m

Hochbrixen

Alpenrose 1553m

Talkaser 1760m Mittelstation 1320m

Brixen i Thale Westendorf 800m

Salvenmoos Ski Runs Easy Medium Difficult Ski Lifts Gondola

Getting there

Ski extras No. of nights

Where you stay

1 Country 7/14 Nights accom. 7/14 Breakfasts

Total Cost A$ pp*

2010 2010 DEC 11 DEC 18 729 DEC 11 DEC 25 1289 DEC 18 DEC 25 729 DEC 18 JAN 1 1289 DEC 25 JAN 1 729 DEC 25 JAN 8 1289 2011 2011 JAN 1 JAN 8 655 JAN 1 JAN 15 1169 JAN 8 JAN 15 655 JAN 8 JAN 22 1169 JAN 15 JAN 22 655 JAN 15 JAN 29 1169 JAN 22 JAN 29 655 JAN 22 FEB 5 1169 JAN 29 FEB 5 655 JAN 29 FEB 12 1169 FEB 5 FEB 12 655 FEB 5 FEB 19 1169 FEB 12 FEB 19 655 FEB 12 FEB 26 1169 FEB 19 FEB 26 655 FEB 19 MAR 5 1169 FEB 26 MAR 5 655 Please note: Ski Austria only tours start in Hopfgarten on Saturdays.

Kitzbuehler Horn St Johann in Tyrol

Total Cost A$ pp*

7 or 14 Days Ski Austria

Söll 700m

Talstation 789m Kelchsau

HOPFGARTEN Itter 700m

Penningberg

Ski Facts • Mountain Restaurants: 63 • Lifts: Gondola 8 Chair 36 Drag 44 Beginners 12 • Ski Welt Pass: Shown in map • Ski Welt: Beginners runs 63 (blue). Total 107km Intermediate runs (51 (red). Total 120km Advanced runs 7 (black). Total 23km • Total length of pistes: 250km

Got a question? Answers to frequently asked questions & things you need to know. What’s included? • Coach, train, air transfers, and ferry transport as specified. • Accommodation, breakfast and evening meals as detailed on pages 16-17 and under ‘What’s included’ on tour pages. • Sightseeing as detailed on pages 1011 and in the itineraries on tour pages. Unless specified, entrance fees are not included. • Experienced crew as detailed on pages 14-15 and on tour pages.

What’s not included? • Personal expense money. • Visas, personal insurance, medical fees. • Sightseeing, visits and entrance fees other than those specified on tour pages. • Optional excursions and activities such as white water rafting, gondola rides, etc. • Lunches (unless specified under “All this included”) and some dinners

Will I get more information? Upon receipt of final payment, you’ll receive a copy of Contiki’s ‘Travellers Guide’ – an information book about your holiday. You’ll also receive a comprehensive day-by-day itinerary including full details and costs of all optional excursions available on your tour. Your FREE Contiki document wallet and luggage tag* will be sent to you with your travel documents. The wallet is a safe place for your tickets and passports, something you’ll want to keep and use again. * Contiki reserves the right to substitute an alternative travel accessory for the Contiki document wallet.

How much money do I need?

Explore More optional activities

You should be able to use debit and credit cards for most items. You’ll need to allow enough money to cover lunches, some dinners, souvenirs, shopping, drinks, optional excursions and activities, entrance fees to attractions and evening entertainment. It is advisable to start your tour with some cash in local currencies such as Euro, Swiss Franc and Great British Pounds.

When do I choose? Optionals are arranged and paid for on tour. By leaving the final decisions until then you can choose at the same time as your new friends, you’ll get great value as we get you great rates and your Tour Manager can offer personal advice. Some activities are seasonal and weather dependent as well. How do I pay? You pay on tour in cash (Euro, Swiss Francs, GBP or US$ only).

Where will I stay? Time Out tours: Accommodation is in superior tourist class hotels, ships, ferries and trains. These are described on pages 14-17 and on individual tour pages. On trains in Egypt, two people share a two-berth couchette and facilities are shared. Other train journeys are as detailed in individual itineraries. On overnight ferries, cabins with facilities are provided. Depending on the numbers and configuration on your tour, availability of singles can sometimes be limited in some locations. On certain occasions, alternative hotels to those listed in this brochure may be used. Whilst it is the Company’s intention to use hotels of a similar standard and location, no liability can be accepted for any variation of either. Twin share means 2 people sharing, either travelling together or as a twin share same sex room match. Triple share means 3 people sharing, either travelling together or or as a triple share same sex room match. Cruises: Refer to page 64 for details of accommodation on the Louis Hellenic Cruise ships & pages 62-63 for details of accommodation on Croatian Island Cruising. Cruise companies reserve the right to change itinerary and ports due to poor weather. Ski holidays: Refer to pages 70-71 for details of accommodation in Austria.

Am I expected to tip on tour? Every country in the world has different tipping policies and in Europe, within service industries, tipping is common practice. Tipping is totally discretionary and only given if you feel the service has met or exceeded your expectations. Your Tour Manager will assist you with any questions about this while you’re on the road. The same idea applies to your Contiki Crew - if you think they have done a good job then they would be grateful for your recognition by way of a tip, however this is not mandatory – it’s completely up to you.

Do I need vaccinations? At the time this brochure went to press (September 2009), no vaccinations were necessary. However, it is wise to check upto-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.

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

Security Contiki has been running tours for young people since 1962 and is a member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA). The members include all the major tour operators who are financially bonded for your security and who maintain the highest standards. With the guarantees of these organisations, you know your holiday & money are secure with Contiki.

Contiki Check-in For more information on how to get more before & after your tour see p.21.

How much luggage can I bring? On Time out tours, luggage is restricted to a maximum suitcase size of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29" x 20" x 10") and maximum weight of 20 kg (44lbs) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the coach. On Ski Holidays you may bring one pair of ski boots and skis or a snowboard. Any luggage over the restricted size or amount can be stored with Contiki in London at a nominal charge. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk and baggage insurance is strongly recommended.

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Do I need visas? Please read carefully. Depending on your nationality, you may require visas to enter certain countries included in your tour. You are fully responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your tour. Contiki are not legally permitted to knowingly allow anybody who does not have a valid visa to join a tour. Consult your travel agent to determine which visas you require and how to obtain them. Schengen Visas The majority of our tours travel in countries that are covered by the Schengen Agreement which relates to visas. Citizens of many countries – eg. Australia, United States, Canada, New Zealand – can travel in the Schengen area without a visa. If you require a visa to enter the Schengen area you only need to obtain one visa which will allow you to travel in all Schengen countries. Multiple Entry Schengen Visas Schengen visas can be issued for single entry or multiple entries. If your tour travels outside of the Schengen area at any point you will require a multiple entry visa. Tours which require multiple entry Schengen visas are listed below: European Explorer, Spanish Spree, Scandinavia & Russia, Spotlight on Greece plus 3 or 7 day Greek Island Cruise, Aegean Classic Cruise and Mykonos & Island Cruising.

Visas for Non-Schengen Countries Some of our tours also visit countries that are not covered by the Schengen Agreement. You may require visas for countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Gibraltar, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, or Russia. Depending on your nationality it may be possible to obtain visas for Turkey and Egypt upon arrival – you should check before you depart for your tour. Important: 1. Visas can take up to six weeks and a fee is normally charged. 2. Failure to obtain all necessary visas could cause you to miss part of your tour and will result in you incurring considerable expense and inconvenience. 3. It is better to apply for all visas through your travel agent before you leave home. It is very important that the entry and exit dates are correct on the Russian visa. Your travel agent will contact Contiki for full details. 4. Contiki will provide you with Visa contacts from our London base at the Royal National Hotel, if necessary. Note: Some visas are difficult to obtain and you may find it easier to use a visa service agency to help (at a cost). Speak to Contiki reservations who may be able to direct you to one of these agencies.

For more detailed information online head to contiki.com/contikipedia

Coverage for Cancellation & Return Flight Security: Most tour operators are interested in their passengers only after they reach their destination. With Contiki, however, you get a great deal even before you leave home. Pre-paid Cancellation Option A$89 per person: By paying A$89 per person Cancellation Option Fee with your deposit, the full amount of your deposit and/or payment to Contiki Holidays will be refunded should you cancel your tour for any reason prior to departure from Australia. This cancellation option covers the Land arrangements made by Contiki Holidays only. On Your Tour: Should you, or your travel companion, leave at any time during the tour for personal sickness reasons or be required to return to Australia due to injury, sickness or death, you and your companion will be refunded A$40 per person per day for the unused portion of the tour. (Please note that in some cases hotels require a one night cancellation fee). A Doctor’s certificate is required. The Cancellation Option Fee is not refundable for any reason. Return Flight Security: If you or a member of your direct family in Australia should fall sick* while you are on your Contiki tour, we will take care of the additional cost of tickets for your earlier or later return home in the same class of air travel on the first available flight, provided you hold round-trip airline tickets on Contiki’s recommended airline(s) booked through Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd from Australia. *Medical certificates as proof of all illness claims must be supplied.

Travel insurance Contiki Holidays strongly recommends you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability before you travel. You may not be accepted on a Contiki holiday unless you have arranged satisfactory insurance. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages and remedies against us arising from your participation in the holiday. For insurance details, please speak to your Travel Agent at the time of making your booking.

Photography credits Photos Courtesy of Daniel Klistorner: Page 11 - Penny Lane. Page 49 The Sistine Chapel. Page 61 - Church of The Spilt Blood, karting in Lillehammer, Ice bar Stockholm. Photos Courtesy of © Titlis Rotair & Engelberg-Titlis: Page 15 Trubesee Alpine Lodge Mt Titlis, Page 34 - Mountain Panorama Titlis Rotair Gondola Christian Perret, Page 39 - Snowtoy Frau Snowtoy Woman - Christian Perret. Photos Courtesy of Keswick Climbing Wall: Page 45 - Lake District.

Hotel departure points and stay longer options Look up the start city of your tour below for departure point information about where your tour starts and how to get there. There are also details on how to extend your holiday and stay longer either before or after your tour (marked below as PRE & POST). Take advantage of our specially negotiated ‘Stay Longer’ hotel rates listed below, which can be arranged through Contiki or your travel agent when you book your tour. For the most up-to-date details go to contiki.com.au/staylonger and contiki.com.au/departurepoints.

AMSTERDAM Amsterdam to Barcelona (PRE) Ibis Schiphol Hotel, Schipholweg 181, 1171PK, Badhoevedorp. Tel: +31 (0) 20 613 4568 Getting there: From Amsterdam airport, take the complimentary Ibis Schiphol/Accor shuttle bus directly to the hotel. Stay longer rate: Single A$139 Twin A$85 Best of Europe will start at Blue Square Hotel, Slotermeerlaan 80, Amsterdam,1064 HD. Tel: +31 (0) 205 063717 Getting there: Catch the train direct from Schiphol Airport to Centraal Station (approx e6) then take a taxi to the hotel (approx e20). Alternatively, tram 14 goes from Dam Square (single ticket cost approx e2). The stop for the hotel is Slotermeerlaan and the hotel is a 2 minute walk.

ATHENS Aegean Classic Cruise. (PRE & POST) Hotel President, 43 Kifissias Avenue, 11523, Athens. Tel: +30 210 6989000. Stay Longer rate: Single A$209 Twin A$115 Getting there: From Athens airport you can catch Metro line 3 to Panormou and then it’s a short walk or taxi ride to your hotel. Greek Island Hopping (PRE & POST) Dorian Inn Hotel, 15-17 Pireos Street, 10552 Athens. Tel: + 30 210 5239 782 Stay Longer rate: Single A$209 Twin A$115 Getting there: From Athens airport you can catch Metro line 3 to Syntagma Square in the city centre and then a taxi to your hotel. Spotlight on Greece and Mykonos & Island Cruising (PRE & POST) Please check your tour information for correct hotel details – your tour may start from either of the two hotels below. Hermes Hotel, 19 Apollonos Street, 10557 Athens, Tel: +30 210 3255 514 Stay Longer rate: Single A$209 Twin A$115 Plaka Hotel, 7 Kapnikareas & Mitropoleos Street, 10556 Athens, Tel: +30 210 3222 096 Stay Longer rate: Single A$209 Twin A$115 Getting there: From Athens airport you can catch Metro line 3 to Syntagma Square in the city centre and then a taxi to either hotel. Road to Athens (POST) Center Square Hotel, 15 Aristogotonos Street, 10552, Athens. Tel: +30 210 32 11 770 Stay Longer rate: Single A$209 Twin A$115

BARCELONA Amsterdam to Barcelona (POST) Park Putxet Hotel, Putxet 68-74, Barcelona, 08023. Tel: +34 (0) 9321 25158 Stay longer rate: Single A$150 Twin A$79

BERLIN Berlin to Budapest, Berlin & Prague and Berlin, Prague and Vienna (PRE) Best Western City Ost, Frankfurter Allee 73 A, Eingang: Voigstrasse 2, Berlin Tel: +49 30 428310 Getting there: All airports in Berlin are

serviced by bus or train. Take a bus or train to the city centre and take a taxi to the hotel, or change on to the U-Bahn (U5). The hotel is a short walk from Samariterstrasse station. Stay longer rate: Single A$105 Twin A$65 Eastern Road (PRE & POST) Agon Aldea, Bulowstrasse 19-22, Berlin. Tel: +49 30 246460. Getting there: All airports in Berlin are serviced by bus or train. Take a bus or train to the city centre and take a taxi to the hotel, or change on to the U-Bahn (U2). The hotel is a short walk from Bulowstrasse station. Stay longer rate: Single A$105 Twin A$65 Scandinavia & Russia (end Berlin) and Russia (end Berlin) (POST) Grand City Hotel Berlin East, Landsberger Allee 203, Berlin. Tel: +49 30978080. Getting there: All airports in Berlin are serviced by bus or train. Take a bus or train to the city centre and take a taxi to the hotel, or change on to the S-Bahn (S8, S41 or S42). The hotel is a short walk from Landsberger Allee station. Stay longer rate: Single A$119 Twin A$75

CAIRO Egypt and the Nile (PRE & POST) Victoria Hotel, 66, El Gomhoria Street, Cairo, Egypt. Tel: +202 589 2290 or +202 589 2294 Getting there: If you have provided Contiki with your flight arrival details at least 7 days in advance, our local representative will be in the arrivals hall holding a Contiki sign. Due to different flight arrival times, you may need to wait in the airport up to one hour for a transfer. Stay longer rate: Single A$60 Twin A$40

LONDON

ROME

Royal National Hotel (Tourist Class), Bedford Way, WC1, London. Tel: +44 (0) 207 637 2488 Accommodation is based on twin or triple-share. Getting there: From Heathrow Airport catch the Piccadilly Line Underground to Russell Square station – travel time approximately 45 minutes. The hotel is a short walk from the station. From Gatwick or Stansted airports catch a train into central London and then catch a taxi to the hotel.

Mediterranean Highlights (start Rome) (PRE), & Simply Italy (PRE & POST) Mediterranean Highlights (start Madrid) (POST) Hotel Regent, Via Filippo Civinini 46, 00197, Rome. Tel: +39 06 802 401. Stay Longer rate: Single A$159 Twin A$105 Getting there: Transfers from Rome’s Fiumicino airport are available at time of booking for A$38 one way and A$76 return. You can also make your own way directly to the hotel. A taxi from either Fiumicino or Ciampino airport will cost approx. e40-e60. Alternatively, catch a train from Fiumicino airport to Piramide station (approx. e7) then take a taxi directly to your hotel. (approx. e7) Best of Europe (POST) The post-tour hotel for this tour is not confirmed. Please contact Contiki for details.

Imperial Hotel, Russell Square, WC1, London Tel: +44 (0) 207 837 3655 Accommodation is based on single or twin-share. Getting there: From Heathrow Airport catch the Piccadilly Line Underground to Russell Square station – travel time approximately 45 minutes. The hotel is a short walk from the station. From Gatwick or Stansted airports catch a train into central London and then catch a taxi to the hotel.

MADRID Mediterranean Highlights (start Madrid) (PRE) Mediterranean Highlights (start Rome) (POST) Tryp Centro Norte, Calle Mauricio Ravel 10, Madrid, 28046. Tel: +34 91 7333400 Getting there: From Madrid airport take a taxi directly to the hotel for approx. e30. Alternatively, catch the Metro from the airport into the city, change at Nuevos Ministerios onto line 10 and travel to Chamartin station – the hotel is across the road from the station.

COPENHAGEN

Stay longer rate: Single A$129 Twin A$75

Scandinavia and Scandinavia & Russia (PRE) Cab Inn, Mitchellsgade 14, Copenhagen. Tel: +45 33 461616 Getting there: Catch a train from the airport to Central Station, the hotel is approximately 5 minutes walk from the station. Stay longer rate: Single A$170 Twin A$109

Spanish Spree (PRE & POST) Sunotel Amaral Madrid, Calle del General Varela 37, 28020, Madrid. Tel: +34 915 799 738 Getting there: From Madrid airport take a taxi directly to the hotel for approx. e35. Alternatively, catch the Metro from the airport into the city, change at Nuevos Ministerios onto line 10 and travel to Cuzco station – the hotel is a short walk from the station.

HELSINKI Russia (PRE) and Scandinavia (end Helsinki) (POST) Holiday Inn City West, Sulhasenkuja 3, 00180, Helsinki. Tel: +358 9 41521000. Getting there: From the airport take a regular taxi direct to the hotel for approx. e45 or an “airport taxi” (stopping at multiple hotels) for approx. e25. Alternatively, catch a bus to Central Station and Metro west to the last stop Ruoholahti – combined ticket is approx. e4. The hotel is a short walk from the station. Stay longer rate: Single A$129 Twin A$65

For more detailed information online head to contiki.com/departurepoints

Stay longer rate: Single A$135 Twin A$75

PARIS Best of Europe (PRE) All Seasons Paris Chateau Landon, 1 & 3 Rue De Chateau Landon, Paris, 75010. Tel: +33 (0) 1 4465 3333 Getting there: From either of the airports in Paris catch a train or bus to the city centre. Then catch a taxi to the hotel, or catch a Metro line 7 to Chateau Landon station which is a short walk from the hotel. Stay longer rate: Single A$195 Twin A$99

SPLIT Croatian Island Cruising Cruise departs from Split port at 12:00pm – look for the Contiki or Katarina Lines representative on the port. There are many small hotels and pensions located in Split and near to the port – search the web for options, or call Contiki for details of hotels we offer.

STOCKHOLM Scandinavia (end Stockholm) (POST) Scandic Skogshöjd, Täppgatan 15, Sodertalje, Stockholm. Tel: +46 8517 391 00 Stay longer rate: Single A$135 Twin A$65

VIENNA Vienna & Budapest will start at Hotel Bellevue, Althanstrasse 5, 1091 Vienna, Tel: +43 1 313 480 Getting there: Take a taxi directly from the airport for approximately e30. Alternatively, catch the City Airport Train to station WienMitte. Then catch U-Bahn U4 to Friedensbrücke then you can walk there or catch tram no. 5 one stop to the hotel.

WARSAW Eastern Road, Scandinavia & Russia (end Warsaw) and Russia (end Warsaw) (POST) Courtyard by Marriott, 1 Zwirki i Wigury Street, Warsaw. Tel: +48 22 650 0100. Stay longer rate: Single A$125 Twin A$70

• Rates are per person per night including continental breakfast (except London) and have private facilities. • Rooms are available for a maximum of 2 consecutive nights in most hotels. • Full payment is required 45 days before arrival. Cancellation within 14 days of arrival date incurs 100% cancellation fee. Any amendments incur a charge of A$35 • Rates only apply to Contiki clients booking extra accommodation directly before and/or after their tour. • If two people are sharing a room - booking must be made at the same time. Solo travellers must book a single room in all cities – except London where you can book a twin or triple-share room and we can match you up to a same-sex room mate. • All hotels are subject to availability and, where necessary, we may provide an alternative on your arrival.

Booking conditions

Stay longer, departure points & conditions

Once Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki and you upon the terms and conditions set out below. OUR RESPONSIBILITIES 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 confirmation thereof to either you or your travel agent. 2. PRICE GUARANTEE Prices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange rates as at 1st September, 2009. Should these costs change, it may be necessary to make a surcharge on the price of your holiday. Should the total tour 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 tour has been received. This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced. 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 tour departure. 4. HOLIDAY DETAILS & CONDITIONS 4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (September, 2009) but we cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be available especially where we have no direct control over it. 4.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing tours and transportation to give you good value for money. 4.3 Contiki will guarantee to match you up with someone of the same sex when booked in a Share room configuration. 4.4 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations. 5. LIABILITY 5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, hold such monies for you until the booking is confirmed at which time those monies shall be remitted promptly by your travel agent to us. All such monies received by us will be deposited as required by law. 5.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account any interest earned on such monies. 5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent or otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment, may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit, in respect of the services to be provided and/or fees payable under the tour program. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your tour 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 A$200, per person per tour, or the full amount payable if the booking is made within 45 days of your departure from Australia, must be submitted to Contiki by you 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 non refundable deposit of A$200 per person per tour which must be within 7 days of booking or the

reservation will automatically be cancelled. 1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability if clients’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled. 2. PAYING THE BALANCE 2.1 The balance of the holiday must be paid no later than 45 days prior to your departure date from Australia which shall be by the due date stated on the confirmation issued to you by Contiki. When making multi-tour bookings, full payment is due no later than 45 days prior to your departure date from Australia. 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. The documentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure from Australia. 2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your departure from Australia, the full cost of the holiday will be payable immediately on booking and 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 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki. 3.2 If you cancel more than 45 days before departure, your A$200 deposit will not be refunded, nor can it be credited to any other booking. 3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows: PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE Over 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited 45-22 days: 27.5% of tour fare 21-8 days: 33% of tour fare 7-1 days: 55% of tour fare Day of departure: 100% of tour fare Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the tour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of any 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 tour booking, such as pre and post accommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellation fee. 3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent. 4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING 4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed and more than 45 days prior to departure, you wish to change to an alternate departure date or you wish to change to a different Contiki holiday, you may do so subject to availability and provided the new holiday date is also in this brochure. 4.2 A fee of A$35 per person will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed unless the change increases the value of the booking. A change of tour date, tour itinerary booking within 45 days of departure will be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier departure date of equivalent or greater value in which case a A$35 per person amendment fee will be charged. 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 Recent legislation in various states in Australia has highlighted the issue of Age Discrimination. In terms of style and content, all of Contiki’s worldwide holidays are specifically designed for a particular age group. This fact should be recognised when you book one of our holidays. 5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditions or physical disability requiring special attention before you book your holiday. If you do not advise us at this stage, we may refuse to accept your booking. We may also refuse you if we feel that the holiday chosen is not suitable without a suitably qualified companion. Contiki

will try to help you with your requirements but cannot guarantee to do so, either on our own or our suppliers’ (such as hotels, restaurants and excursions) behalf. Many of our holidays involve getting on and off coaches, walking tours and other physical activities. Some holidays may not be suitable for you if you rely on a wheelchair or have certain other disabilities. Should your disability require you to have special assistance, it is a condition of Contiki accepting your booking that you provide evidence satisfactory to us that an able-bodied person will accompany you and is able to provide any special needs or services that you may require. Contiki will not be responsible for the failure of this person to provide these services. 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. 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/Contiki Village staff and/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as it is discovered. 5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or co-operating 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 as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. 5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers or Representatives may take photographs and films of you while you are on 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 Tour Manager or 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 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereof shall be subject to Australian Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing. 5.10.1 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect to the same purpose within the permitted limits of the law. The validity and enforceability of the other provisions shall not be affected. 5.10.2 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to, attorney/client costs. 6. INSURANCE Contiki very strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability before embarking on a Contiki holiday. 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. 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. No refunds will be made for any absence from the tour. 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, personal expense money, medical fees, sightseeing, visits and entrance fees, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to tour managers, representatives, drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage and optional excursions. 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 tour 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 convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company. 1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers and other service providers are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers. Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such third-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for disabled 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 March 2010 to March 2011. 3. OPERATING COMPANIES The programmes advertised in this brochure are operated by Contiki Holidays Limited, Picquet House, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1AF, Channel Islands, with the exception of the Great Britain and Ireland tours described on pages 43-45 which are operated by Contiki Travel (UK) Ltd. The principle operator of the Croatian Island Cruising product featured on p.62-63 is Katarina Lines. Their terms and condtions apply (available on request).

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• Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local Contiki

• You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contiki through

office that there’s availability on the tour you’ve chosen. At the same time, your travel agent can book your hotel accommodation before and/or after your tour (see page 74).

• Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send your travel agent confirmation of the details of the booking.

your travel agent no less than 45 days before the departure date, or at the time of booking if less than 45 days before departure.

• We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchers and detailed information about your holiday. The documentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure.

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