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

EUROPE 2016 /17

INCLUDING SNOWBOARDING, SKIING & SHORT STAYS

AUTUMN, WINTER, SPRING

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

THIS IS YOUR life. YOU ONLY GET TO LIVE IT ONCE. BUT IF YOU DO IT RIGHT, ONCE IS ENOUGH.

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Barcelona

THE CONTIKI DIFFERENCE

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

Best value

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

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

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

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

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

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

INSPIRATION The Contiki difference Where we go 5 ways to travel What you get Ways to stay Why Contiki? Compare Contiki Savings & deals Contiki cares

5 6 8 10 11 12 14 15 16

EUROPE TRIPS DISCOVERY PLUS

17-32

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

33-39

Easy Pace

40-43

Winter & SKi

44-47

FESTIVALS & SHORT STAYS

48-49

The details Q & A Booking conditions How to book

50 51 52

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

EUROPE WINTER 2016/17

Iceland

Scotla

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS Loch Ness Isle of Skye

WEST HIGH

Stirling

REYKJAVIK

GLASGOW LONDONDERRY

Northern Ireland

Ireland

Donegal

GALWAY

BELFAST

Holyhead

DUBLIN

Wale

Cliffs of Moher

Kilkenny CORK

Blarney

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

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

Tyrol, AUSTRIAN ALPS

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

Rhine Valley, Germany

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

• Visited on 2 of our trips. See the Ski Austria trips on p.46 to get a sample.

• Visited on 4 of our trips. See the European Discovery trip on p.19 to get a sample.

Fez, Morocco

Budapest, Hungary

Whilst summers can be sizzling, the rest of the year is the positively perfect temperature. Seeped in medieval magic and boasting a medina that puts the x in exotic, it’s impossible to walk away from this place uninspired.

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

• Visited on 3 of our trips. See the Spain Morocco & Portugal trip on p.38 to get a sample.

• Visited on 6 of our trips. See the Trail to Rome on p.27 to get a sample.

Lisbon, Portugal

Granada, Spain

The architecture, the fresh seafood, the unique culture, the vintage trams; there’s too much to love about the hilly capital of Portugal. • Visited on 2 of our trips. See the Iberian Peninsula & Morocco trip on p.37 to get a sample.

Krakow, Poland

There is something of a renaissance happening in Poland, and the former capital of Krakow is no exception. A Jewish Quarter, a Cathedral, a Royal Castle and an Old Market Square make this creamy coloured city a place to remember. • Visited on 4 of our trips. See the European Trail trip on p.24-25 to get a sample.

Spain BILBAO

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

Segovia

MADRID

Portugal

CORDOBA

LISBON SEVILLE

GRANADA

• Visited on 3 of our trips. See the Spanish Spree trip on p.36 to get a sample.

Florence

Toledo

Tarifa

Algeciras Gibraltar

TANGIER

Home to the Duomo, Michelangelo’s “David” and world class art, Florence (Firenze) is a Renaissance dream just waiting to be discovered. • Visited on 16 of our trips. See the Italian Espresso trip on p.35 to get a sample.

Morocc FEZ

Rabat Casablanca

MARRAKECH

and

HLANDS St. Andrews

EDINBURGH

Gretna Green LAKE DISTRICT YORK

England

Germany

LIVERPOOL

Edam

Netherlands

AMSTERDAM

LONDON Dover Calais

Belgium

Poland

BERLIN

Dresden

RHINE VALLEY

Czech Republic

PRAGUE

Auschwitz KRAKOW

Kutna Hora PARIS

France Versailles

Dachau MUNICH TYROL

Switzerland

Liechtenstein

Mauthausen SALZBURG

Austria

HOFGARTEN INNSBRUCK

LUCERNE

BORDEAUX

SAN SEBASTIAN

Aix-enProvence

PAMPLONA

Verona VENICE

MILAN

FLORENCE

Monaco FRENCH RIVIERA

Pisa

Bratislava

Hungary

BUDAPEST

Special stopover

Italy

Nightstops

San Gimignano

Vatican City Zaragoza

VIENNA

CINQUE TERRE

Avignon Arles

Slovenia

LJUBLJANA

LYON

Slovakia

Banska Bystrica

Places visited

ROME

Pompeii

BARCELONA

SORRENTO Isle of Capri

VALENCIA

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

Giza Sakkara

Egypt

CAIRO

HURGHADA LUXOR Esna EDFU

Kom Ombo

ASWAN

EUROPE WINTER 2016/17

Our trips are as unique as you are. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve curated 5 different travel styles IN Europe for Autumn, Winter and Spring, guaranteeing your adventure meets your mindset.

London

P.40

P.33

P.17

12 trips

21 trips

8 trips

from 8 to 25 days

from 5 to 20 days

from 5 to 11 days

See it all, do it all

For the culturally curious

For the take-it-easy traveller

• Go in-depth in your favourite regions

• Later starts each morning

• Get the most out of your time • More choice

• More ME Time

• More local eats & Local Guides

• More destinations

• 2 & 3 night stays

• Less travel time

• More icons

• More time in a single region

P.45

P.48

3 trips

8 trips

from 4 to 16 days

from 4 to 5 days

For the off-peak adventurer

For jam-packed jaw-drops

• Experience the magic of Iceland in winter

• Bucket list events like St Patrick’s Day & Hogmanay

• Ski & board: hit the Austrian slopes

• Special dates in special places: Christmas, & NYE

find out more at contiki.com/europeWINTER

EUROPE WINTER 2016/17

WHAT YOU GET

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

INCLUDED TRANSPORT INCLUDED central ACCOMMODATION BREAKFAST DAILY & MORE INCLUDED MEALS THE MOST EXPERIENCED TEAM

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

INCLUDED BLOCKBUSTER SIGHTS & CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS MORE ME TIME OPTIONALS & FREE TIME TO EXPLORE LOCAL GUIDES FOR INSIDER ACCESS UNIQUE LOCAL TASTES ENDLESS must-DO experiences

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

HUNDREDS OF FIRSTS WIDENED EYES A FULLY ticked BUCKET LIST EUPhORIC MOMENTS FOMO-INDUCING INSTAGRAMS NEW mates FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Prague

WAYS STAY

Central locations AND creature comforts. That’s a recipe for happy travels.

With Contiki, homely hostels and mountain-view hotels are our style. They aren’t just a place to rest up at night, they’re your on-the-road home selected to sweeten up the entire journey.

Hotels

Hostels

Special Stopovers

It’s the crown icon you’re looking for. Symbolic of comfortable digs, our hotels are centrally located, guaranteed for a good night’s sleep and sure to leave you feeling just a little bit luxe.

Forget everything you think you know about the hostel experience. Perfectly designed interiors, social vibes and comfort aplenty mark our inspiring collection across Europe. Keep your eyes peeled for the hostel icon on our trip pages.

Looking for something a little more unique? Our Austrian Gasthof – a traditional guesthouse in the hills of Tyrol – has your name written all over it. The perfect way to stay toasty between chilly days hitting the region’s world famous slopes. Look out for the Special Stopovers icon.

SEE FOR YOURSELF, Here are just a few of the places we stay: • Ibis Porte de Clichy, Paris • Peak Hotel, Swiss Alps • Generator Hostel, Barcelona • NH Dornach, Munich • Dollinger, Innsbruck

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ME TIME

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES Flexibility and free time

A perfect suite of inclusions

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

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

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

Venice

Paris

FOODIE FAVES

Delicious pizza in Italy

OUR TEAM

All the food

An A+ Team

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

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

Roz, Trip Manager

EUROPE WINTER 2016/17

COMPARE CONTIKI Think you can do a better job rolling solo than travelling on Contiki? Convinced your savvy ways will ensure you see all the sights, encounter zero hassles and pay a lesser price? Allow us to hypothesis the reality over a day in Amsterdam, dear traveller…

Accommodation

GOING CONTIKI

SIGHTSEEING

Transport

BREAKFAST GOING CONTIKI

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

GOING CONTIKI

GOING IT ALONE

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

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

ME TIME

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

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

GOING IT ALONE

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

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

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

TOTAL

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

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

GOING CONTIKI

GOING IT ALONE

Plus ME Time optional

Plus Dinner Cruise

TRIPS FROM £86 PER DAY

£170 PER DAY

Prices and exchange rates validated at 10th February 2016 at the locations stated. Actual costs may change without notice. Inclusions cost comparison is based on activities similar to those included in a Contiki trip. Contiki pricing is based on European Vista p.32 departures 22nd October, 2016 to 18th March 2017 excluding peak price departures.

SAVE BIG

VISIT Contiki.com /deals

BOOK WITH FRIENDS

We believe in the principle of the more the merrier! Start early and get your friends on board for an amazing adventure. • 4 or more everyone saves 5% • 7 or more everyone saves 7.5%

BOOK 2 OR MORE TRIPS

• 10 or more everyone saves 10%

Can’t get enough of Contiki? We know the feeling. Book 2 trips of 7+ days and get £25 off your second trip.

(or invite an 11th and bring them, or yourself, for free!)

TRAVELLING AGAIN?

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

PART PAY

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

TRIPLE SHARE

SAVE BIG

Keep an eye on contiki.com/deals for the hottest ways to save big on your next trip. And if you’re still studying, we’ll give you a cool 5% off your trip.

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

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Travel insurance is compulsory on our trips, Visit contiki.com/ insurance for more info.

The facts: all these discounts apply to the land portion of your trip price only (this excludes taxes, included flight costs, extra accommodation & optional activities. Your trip price does not include the costs of international flights that start or end your trip. You can combine loyalty discounts (‘Travelling Again’) , group discounts (‘Book with Friends’) multi trip discounts (‘2 or more’). Group discounts (‘Book with friends’) is available on all trips.

EUROPE WINTER 2016/17

Overlooking the beautiful town of Hopfgarten

CONTIKI CARES

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

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

TreadRight

2008 launches Sustainable Coastlines

2011

2012 Sharks Count

2013

2014 Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco

MAR Leadership Oceana

Sea Turtle Conservancy & SurfriderS Australia

2015

2016

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

SURFRIDERS AUSTRALIA

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

Coach Transport: A greener way to travel Think travelling by car, train or plane is more eco than a coach trip in most countries? Think again. We use the most efficient and environmentally friendly coaches on the road. Surprised?

COACHes: a cheaper WAY TO TRAVEL Cars: 3x more expensive than a coach Rail: 3x more expensive than a coach

Check out

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

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

COACH: Save your £ and the environment

London

Amsterdam

Rome

THESE TRIPS ARE THE BOX-TICKING, TRIP OF A LIFETIME EXPERIENCES FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SLEIGH THEIR WAY THROUGH AS MUCH OF EUROPE AS POSSIBLE. MISS NOTHING – THAT’S YOUR MOTTO.

Barcelona

our trips European Magic �� p.18 European Discovery �� p.19 Winter Wanderer �� p.20 Mediterranean Highlights (start Rome & start Madrid) �� p.21 European Encounter �� p.22 European Inspiration �� p.23 European Trail �� p.24 Eastern Rocker �� p.25 Eastern Trail �� p.26

Western Rocker �� p.26 Trail to Rome �� p.27 Trail to London �� p.27 European Quest �� p.28 Western Quest �� p.29 Mediterranean Quest �� p.30 Eastern Quest �� p.30 Quest to Rome �� p.31 Quest to London �� p.31 European Vista �� p.32

INCLUDED • Trips that allow you to get up to 17 new countries under your belt in one fabulous swoop Berlin

• Sightseeing tours included across all major cities • Breakfast every day and included experiences that put the ‘mmmm’ in your mealtime • Guidance through Europe by a Trip Manager and Driver team, as well as a network of Local Guides • Loads of inclusions from must-see icons to off the map amazements • Free time to sign up for ME Time optionals or take to the streets for some DIY exploring

• S uave transport in our modern, air-conditioned, Contiki-only coaches complete with powerpoints, on-board WiFi and movies •T win and triple-share rooms, plus the option to nab a room to yourself for a little extra*

Florence

• S nazzy and centrally located hotels for a good night’s sleep. Get the proof out of these pretty puddings: Ibis Meriadeck (Bordeaux), Ibis Old Town Square (Prague), Nordic Pure Hotel (Munich), and many more... *Q uad-share hostel/hotel accommodation is used on certain trips marked with the with some nights having an upgrade to twin and triple-share accom on these departures

contiki.com/discovery-plus

Hotel

Stay connected with WiFi at all overnight stops

Hostel

EUROPE WINTER 2016/17

EUROPEAN MAGIC

DISCOVERY PLUS

NETHERLANDS

1 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND London

1 RHINE VALLEY

Dover Calais

GERMANY

BELGIUM

ENGLISH CHANNEL Valley of the Somme

PARIS 2

MUNICH 1

AUSTRIA

Burgundy Region SWITZERLAND

FRANCE

1 LUCERNE

Paris

Swiss Alps

5 World Heritage sites visited

SNAPSHOT

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 8 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

9 DAYS 7 COUNTRIES

Brenner Pass

Lake Como

Places visited Nightstops Optional start city Optional end city MEDITERRANEAN SEA Optional start/end city

2 VENICE ITALY

FROM

£845 £94 PP*

P/DAY*

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWHH

INCLUDED MEALS

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

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

Start

London or Ams’dam

Finish

Paris or London

Total Cost

£ pp*

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

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS • Locally guided walking tour of Munich • Private boat through the canals of Venice • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

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

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ MAGIC

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

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Day 2: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley. Check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, canals & cool cafés. Next, stop in the Rhine Valley with its charming wine villages & old-time German atmosphere. (B,D) Stunning drive along the river Rhine M Wine tasting in a historic cellar

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

Day 5: Venice. Meander through the “floating city’s” tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art-filled palazzos, interesting little shops, bars & markets. (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See Venice’s iconic canals & gondolas M Gondola ride along the canals

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Day 6: Venice to Lucerne. Catch a glimpse of magical Lake Como & then steer all the way into the heart of the Swiss Alps. (B,D) See the wooden Chapel Bridge in Lucerne Scenic alpine drive

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Day 7: Lucerne to Paris. Pass through the lush vineyards & wine regions of Burgundy to the glittering “City of Lights”. (B,D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral

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Day 8: Paris. Indulge in sophisticated Paris – shop the chic boutiques, overload on pastries, traditional baguettes & cheese or sit back with a café au lait & people-watch. (B) Visit a French perfumery M Cabaret show & three-course dinner

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Day 9: End Paris. Morning transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr. 10:00am) or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)

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

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Oct Oct Oct Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

15 22 29 26 3 10 17 24 27 29

Start

London or Ams’dam

Finish

Total Cost

Paris or London

£ pp*

Dec 31 ▲ Jan 8

915

2016

#EUMAGIC

Innsbruck

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

23 30 6 4 11 18 25 1 4 6

889 889 889 869 869 869 915 915 915 915

2017 Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar

7 21 4 18 4 11 18

Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar

15 29 12 26 12 19 26

915 845 845 845 845 869 869

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

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

Single room supplement of £229 based on the twinshare trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twinshare trip price. Trip starts 7:00am in London or 5:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Munich. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ◆ Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.50.

NETHERLANDS

NORTH SEA

ENGLAND

1 AMSTERDAM

DISCOVERY PLUS

GERMANY

London

1 RHINE VALLEY

Dover Calais

BELGIUM

ENGLISH CHANNEL Valley of the Somme

PARIS 2

MUNICH 1 Burgundy Region SWITZERLAND

1 LUCERNE

FRANCE

Brenner Pass

Swiss Alps

8 World Heritage sites visited 1

AUSTRIA

1 INNSBRUCK

Lake Como

Places visited Nightstops Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city

FLORENCE 1

1 VENICE Apennine Mountains

ITALY

2 ROME

Vatican City

EUROPEAN DISCOVERY 12 DAYS 8 COUNTRIES FROM

£1119 £94 PP*

P/DAY*

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

•

Day 2: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley. Check out Amsterdam’s museums, canals & cool cafés. Next, stop in the Rhine Valley with its old-time German atmosphere. (B,D) Day 3: Rhine Valley to Munich. Head south to Munich, the festive home of Oktoberfest. (B) See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz Visit a traditional beer hall

• •

Day 4: Munich to Innsbruck. Be wowed by stunning alpine scenery en route to a cool Tyrolean village. (B,D) Day 5: Innsbruck to Venice. Wind through the Austrian Alps via the Brenner Pass to Italy. Meander through the ‘floating city’ & find grand squares, artfilled palazzos & interesting little shops. (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands M Gondola ride along the canals

•

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

•

#EUDISCOVERY

SNAPSHOT

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

•

Day 8: Rome to Florence. Pass through rural Umbria’s rolling hills & vineyards to Florence. A Local Guide gives you the inside track on the city’s striking buildings & sacred art. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration M Nightclub entry

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Day 9: Florence to Lucerne. Catch a glimpse of magical Lake Como en route to the breathtaking Swiss Alps. (B) Day 10: Lucerne to Paris. Pass through the lush vineyards of Burgundy to the “City of Lights”. (B,D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral

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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 M Cabaret show & dinner

•

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

HOW MUCH & WHEN

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWHW Start

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

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

Florence

London or Ams’dam

Finish

Paris or London

Total Cost £ pp*

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

15 18 25 1 15 20 27 29 4 6 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

Start

London or Ams’dam

Finish

Paris or London

Total Cost £ pp*

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

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

1175 1175 1175 1155 1155 1155 1155 1155 1155 1155 1155 1155 1155 1189 1189 1189 1189 1189

Dec 28 ★◆Jan 8 Dec 30 ✱ Jan 10

1189 1189

2017 Jan 1 Jan 3 Jan 8 Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 Feb 7 Feb 14 Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 7 Mar 14 Mar 21

1189 1189 1189 1189 1119 1119 1119 1119 1119 1119 1119 1145 1145

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

12 14 19 28 4 11 18 25 4 11 18 25 1

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

travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of £299 based on the twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twinshare trip price. Trip starts 7:00am in London or 5:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Florence. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in Rome. ◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Tyrol Valley. ✱ Spend New Year’s Eve in Rhine Valley. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.50.

11 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

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

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

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

•

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

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EUROPE WINTER 2016/17 19

WINTER WANDERER

DISCOVERY PLUS

NORTH SEA ENGLAND

BERLIN 2

NETHERLANDS

2 AMSTERDAM

London Dover Calais

Dresden

GERMANY

BELGIUM

2 PRAGUE

ENGLISH CHANNEL Valley of the Somme

CZECH REP

2 PARIS

2 LUCERNE

LYON 1 14 World Heritage sites visited

SNAPSHOT

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 23 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

Places visited Nightstops Optional start city SPAIN Optional end city Optional start/end city

Pisa

Pyrenees Mountains

P/DAY*

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

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

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

Day 1: Start London or Paris. Get ready for your adventure to begin! (D)

Day 13: Rome to Venice. Head toward the Adriatic Sea & arrive in the Veneto region. (B,D)

Day 2: Paris. Indulge in sophisticated Paris & see the city’s icons. (B) M Cabaret show with dinner

Day 14: Venice. Opt in for a Gondola ride along the canals. (B)

Day 3: Paris to Lucernce. Pass through the vineyards of Burgundy to the Swiss Alps. (B,D) Day 4: Lucerne. Soak up the alpine beauty as you wander through the cobbled streets. (B,D)

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour • See Paris from the Eiffel Tower • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

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

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ WANDERER

#WINTERWANDERER

Day 5: Lucerne to Lyon. We leave the mountains behind as we head to Lyon. Hotel (B) Day 6: Lyon to Barcelona. Head through the Pyrénées Mountains, on to Barcelona. (B,D) Day 7: Barcelona. Discover real Barcelona on a tour & an optional flamenco show! (B) Day 8: Barcelona to French Riviera. Travel to the glamorous resort town of Nice. (B,D) Day 9: French Riviera. Explore Nice, visit a French perfumery & hit a Monte Carlo casino. (B) Day 10: French Riviera to Florence. Stop & check out Pisa’s famous architectural wonder. (B) M Traditional Tuscan evening Day 11: Florence to Rome. A local guide gives you the inside track on this stunning city. (B,D) Leather craft demonstration

•

Day 12: Rome. See St. Peter’s Basilica & opt in for a guided tour of the Colosseum & Forum. (B)

ADRIATIC SEA

2 ROME Vatican City

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

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

INCLUDED MEALS

1 FLORENCE

2 BARCELONA

FROM

PP*

Dolomite Mountains

Monaco

2 FRENCH RIVIERA

24 DAYS 11 COUNTRIES £2065 £87

2 VIENNA

VENICE 2

ITALY

AUSTRIA

SWITZERLAND

FRANCE

Berlin

Mauthausen

MUNICH 1

Burgundy Region

Day 15: Venice to Vienna. Ride through the Dolomite Mountains to Vienna. (B) Day 16: Vienna. Viennese culture waltzes right up to you on a morning tour. (B,D) M Schnaps Museum visit Day 17: Vienna to Munich. Make a humbling stop at the Mauthausen Concentration Camp. (B) Visit a beer hall

•

Day 18: Munich to Prague. Wind through the German countryside to Prague. (B,D) Day 19: Prague. Snake through this medieval city’s cobbled streets. (B) M River cruise with meal Day 20: Prague to Berlin. Bite into some local delicacies at your stop in Dresden. (B,D) Day 21: Berlin. Take in artwork & the Berlin Wall & the site of Checkpoint Charlie. (B) M Historical walking tour

London or Paris

Finish

Total

Amsterdam Cost or London £ pp*

14 16 21 28 4 11 16 18 23 25 30 2 5 7 9 12 14 16 18

Finish

Total

Amsterdam Cost or London £ pp*

2016

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

Start

London or Paris

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

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

2185 2185 2185 2185 2129 2129 2129 2129 2129 2129 2129 2129 2129 2129 2129 2129 2129 2235 2235

20 22 24 27 29 31

★✝ Jan ★✤Jan ★✚ Jan ★▼Jan ◗ Jan ✙ Jan

12 14 16 19 21 23

2235 2235 2235 2235 2235 2235

2017 Jan 3 Jan 6 Jan 13 Jan 18 Jan 20 Jan 27 Feb 3 Feb 17 Feb 24 Mar 3 Mar 17

Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Apr

26 29 5 10 12 19 26 12 19 26 9

2235 2235 2235 2235 2065 2065 2065 2065 2065 2065 2129

Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

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

travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of £559 & triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:00am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague. ◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in Vienna. ✱ Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice. ✝ Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome. ✤ Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence.

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

✚ Spend New Year’s Eve in the French Riviera.

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

◗ Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne.

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

★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

▼ Spend New Year’s Eve in Lyon. ✙ Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris.

DISCOVERY PLUS

8 World Heritage sites visited 1

Places visited FRANCE Nightstops Optional start/end city

ITALY Cinque Terre

AVIGNON 1

SPAIN Zaragoza

2 MADRID

Aix-enProvence

Monaco

PISA/ ITALIAN RIVIERA 1 2 FLORENCE

2 FRENCH RIVIERA

Pyrenees Mountains

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

2 BARCELONA

San Gimignano

2 ROME

Vatican City

MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS

SNAPSHOT

13 DAYS 5 COUNTRIES

FROM

£1079 £83 PP*

P/DAY*

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

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

•

#MEDHIGHLIGHTS

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

•

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

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWMD Start

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

Day 1: Arrive Madrid. Check-in & head out to explore. Later, meet your Trip Manager & fellow travellers. (RD) Day 2: Madrid. Get hooked on the Spanish capital’s culture & vitality. (B) Day 3: Madrid to Barcelona. Stop in Baroque Zaragoza before Barcelona. (B,RD) Day 4: Barcelona. See Gaudí’s Sagrada Família, the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla. (B) M Flamenco dance show & dinner Day 5: Barcelona to Avignon. Travel through the Provence region to Avignon. (B) Day 6: Avignon to French Riviera. Today it’s time for the French Riviera, Monaco & Monte Carlo. (B)

HOW MUCH & WHEN

Madrid

Finish

Rome

Total Cost

£ pp*

2016 Oct 29 Nov 26

Start

Madrid

Finish

Rome

Total Cost

1129 1115

Jan 8 Mar 4

12 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

£ pp*

2017 Nov 10 Dec 8

Barcelona

Jan 20 1165 Mar 16 1079

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

INCLUDED MEALS

solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of £435 based on the twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Madrid & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome.

12 continental breakfasts (B), 4 regional dinners in our favourite local spots (RD)

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWDM

INCLUSIONS

Start

Rome

Finish

Madrid

Total Cost

£ pp*

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

Start

Rome

Finish

Madrid

Total Cost

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

1079

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS

£ pp*

2017 1129 1115 1165

Feb 20

Mar 4

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

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

•

ME TIME OPTIONS

YOUR CHOICE

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

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

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ MED-HIGHLIGHTS

EUROPE WINTER 2016/17 21

EUROPEAN ENCOUNTER

DISCOVERY PLUS

NETHERLANDS Edam

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND London Dover

Calais

GERMANY

1 RHINE VALLEY

BELGIUM

ENGLISH CHANNEL Valley of the Somme

2 PARIS AUSTRIA

Burgundy Region FRANCE

10 World Heritage sites visited

Amsterdam

SNAPSHOT

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 15 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

Liechtenstein

SWITZ.

LUCERNE 2

Brenner Pass

Swiss Alps

LYON 1

ITALY

Places visited Avignon Nightstops Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city

1 INNSBRUCK

VENICE 1 Pisa

1 FLORENCE

Monaco

2 FRENCH RIVIERA

2 ROME

Vatican City

16 DAYS 10 COUNTRIES FROM

£1395 £88 PP*

P/DAY*

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

HOW MUCH & WHEN WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWHZ

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

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

Day 2: Amsterdam. See how clogs are made & try some Dutch Edam at a cheese farm. Afterwards, check out Amsterdam’s museums, cafés & nightclubs. (B)

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

Day 3: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley. Today we head to the Rhine Valley with its charming wine villages & old-time German atmosphere. (B,D)

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS

Day 4: Rhine Valley to Lucerne. Weave through castle-dotted valleys on the way to the Swiss Alps. (B,D) M Journey to the top of the Swiss Alps

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

•

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

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ ENCOUNTER

#EUENCOUNTER

London or Ams’dam

Finish

Paris or London

Total Cost £ pp*

Day 5: Lucerne. Wander the cobbled streets & shop for watches, chocolate & Swiss Army knives. (B)

Day 9: Rome. Delve into history with an optional tour of the Vatican museums including the Sistine Chapel. (B) See St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City

•

Day 10: Rome to Florence. A Local Guide gives you the inside track on the city’s striking buildings & sacred art. (B) Florentine leather craft demonstration M Tuscan hills feast

•

Day 11: Florence to French Riviera. Stop & check out Pisa’s famous Leaning Tower. (B,D) See the Royal Palace in Monaco & a Monte Carlo casino

•

Day 12: French Riviera. Stroll through markets, shop the boutiques & sun worship on the beach. (B)

•

Day 13: French Riviera to Lyon. We’ll leave the sunny coast behind as we make our way through the Rhône-Alpes to Lyon. (B) Visit a French perfumery Visit Avignon & see the Papal Palace

• •

Day 14: Lyon to Paris. Take in the views of Rhône wine country as we head towards Paris. (B,D) See Chablis & Burgundy vineyards See the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre & Notre Dame Cathedral

Day 6: Lucerne to Innsbruck. Twist & turn through scenic alpine vistas to Innsbruck. (B,D) Visit the capital of Liechtenstein, Vaduz Day 7: Innsbruck to Venice. Meander through the ‘floating city’ & find grand squares & art-filled palazzos. (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square M Gondola ride along the canals Day 8: Venice to Rome. Get ready for the jawdropping sights of ancient Rome. (B,RD) See the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona

•

• • • •

Day 15: Paris. Indulge in the magic, romance & history of this great city. (B) M Cabaret show & dinner Day 16: Depart Paris. Morning transfer to Paris CDG Airport or take a transfer to London. (B)

Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

15 22 5 19 26 3 7 11 17 24

Start

London or Ams’dam

Finish

Total Cost

Paris or London

£ pp*

2016

Day 1: Start London or Amsterdam. Meet up with your Contiki Team in London (or Amsterdam). (D) See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses by night

• INCLUSIONS

Start

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

30 6 20 4 11 18 22 26 1 8

1455 1455 1435 1435 1435 1435 1435 1435 1475 1475

Dec 27 ★▲ Jan 11

1475

2017 Jan 4 Jan 7 Jan 21 Feb 4 Feb 18 Mar 4 Mar 18

1475 1475 1395 1395 1395 1395 1419

Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Apr

19 22 5 19 5 19 2

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

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

Single room supplement of £365 based on the twinshare trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twinshare trip price. Trip starts 7:00am in London or 5:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Rome. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.50.

NORTH SEA

BERLIN 2

NETHERLANDS Edam

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

DISCOVERY PLUS

London Dresden

Dover Calais

BELGIUM GERMANY

ENGLISH CHANNEL

2 PRAGUE CZECH REP

Valley of the Somme

2 PARIS Burgundy Region

10 World Heritage sites visited 1

Dachau

FRANCE

MUNICH 2 SWITZERLAND Swiss Alps

2 LUCERNE

Places visited Nightstops Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city

Lake Como

Pisa

AUSTRIA Innsbruck

Brenner Pass

2 VENICE

2 FLORENCE

Chianti Region

ITALY ADRIATIC SEA

2 ROME

Vatican City

EUROPEAN INSPIRATION

SNAPSHOT

19 DAYS 9 COUNTRIES

FROM

£1649 £87 PP*

P/DAY*

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 1: Start London or Amsterdam. Meet up with your Contiki Team in London (or later in Amsterdam). (D) See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses by night

Day 10: Venice. Meander through the floating city’s alleyways & canals. (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands M Gondola ride along the canals

Day 2: Amsterdam. Check out Amsterdam’s museums, cafés & nightclubs. (B) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house M Boat cruise along the canals

Day 11: Venice to Rome. Say farewell to the floating city before reaching Rome. (B,D) See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum & Piazza Venezia

• •

Day 3: Amsterdam to Berlin. Motor down the autobahn & get ready for a dose of Berlin. (B,D) Day 4: Berlin. Savour the mix of historical landmarks & cosmopolitan vibes in this uber cool city. (B) M Locally guided walking tour Day 5: Berlin to Prague. Bite into some bratwurst in Dresden on your way to Prague. (B,D) Take in the artwork & Berlin Wall

•

Day 6: Prague. Snake through the cobblestone streets to discover Gothic architecture & bargainpriced beer. (B) Day 7: Prague to Munich. Stop at the sobering Dachau Memorial before reaching Munich. (B) Visit a traditional beer hall

•

Day 8: Munich. Don some lederhosen & have some fun in this cultural haven. (B,D) See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz

•

Day 9: Munich to Venice. Wind through the Austrian Alps via the Brenner Pass to Venice. (B,D)

#EUINSPIRATION

HOW MUCH & WHEN

• •

Day 12: Rome. Explore this living museum & later, there’s a chance to tour the Vatican museums. (B) Day 13: Rome to Florence. Stop in the Tuscan hills for a cheese & wine tasting experience. (B,D) Day 14: Florence. A Local Guide shows you around one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities. (B) Leather craft demonstration M Tuscan evening

•

Day 15: Florence to Lucerne. Stop & check out the Leaning Tower of Pisa. (B,D) Day 16: Lucerne. Enjoy the alpine beauty of this lakeside town. (B) Day 17: Lucerne to Paris. Pass through the lush vineyards of Burgundy. (B,D) See the icons of Paris

•

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

•

Day 19: Depart Paris. Morning airport transfer or head back to London. (B)

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWAP Start

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

Munich

London or Ams’dam

Finish

Paris or London

Total Cost

£ pp*

17 24 31 14 21 28 5 10 12 17 19 24 27

Finish

Total Cost

Paris or London

£ pp*

2016

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

Start

London or Ams’dam

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

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

1725 1725 1725 1699 1699 1699 1699 1699 1699 1749 1749 1749 1749

Dec 30 ✱ Jan 17 Dec 31 ✱ Jan 18 2017 Jan 2 Jan 4 Jan 9 Jan 16 Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 6 Mar 13 Mar 20

Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Apr

20 22 27 3 24 17 24 31 7

1749 1749 1749 1749 1749 1749 1649 1649 1649 1685 1685

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

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

Single room supplement of £439 based on the twinshare trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:00am in London or 5:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence. ▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Munich.

18 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

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

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

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS • Private boat through the canals of Venice • Special access Rome sightseeing tour Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

•

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

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

For travel insurance see p.50.

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ INSPIRATION

EUROPE WINTER 2016/17 23

EUROPEAN TRAIL

DISCOVERY PLUS

NETHERLANDS Edam

London Dover

2 BERLIN

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

POLAND

GERMANY Calais

Dresden

BELGIUM

PRAGUE 2 2 PARIS

VIENNA 2 SWITZERLAND

Places visited Nightstops Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city

2 BUDAPEST HUNGARY

Dolomite Mountains

1 LJUBLJANA

VENICE 1 Apennine Mountains

Pisa

2 FLORENCE

Prague

ITALY

2 ROME

SNAPSHOT

Vatican City

NIGHTS HOTEL/HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION 22 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

23 DAYS 13 COUNTRIES FROM

£1755 £77 PP*

22 breakfasts (B), 11 dinners (D)

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

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

•

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

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ EUROTRAIL

P/DAY*

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

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Day 2: Amsterdam. As an intro to Dutch culture, see how clogs are made & try some of the famous Dutch Edam at a cheese farm. Afterwards, check out Amsterdam’s myriad of museums, trendy cafés & fun nightclubs. (B) Visit a cheese farm & clog maker’s house M Evening canal boat cruise

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Day 3: Amsterdam to Berlin. Motor down the autobahn & get ready for a dose of uber-cool in Berlin. Tonight, enjoy this cutting-edge city’s exploding arts, bar & club scene. (B,D) See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate & historic Reichstag building

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Day 4: Berlin. Savour the mix of old & new in this ever-changing city. You’ll find historical significance in everything from the streets to the grand monuments. (B) Take in commemorative artwork & the remains of the Berlin Wall See the site of Checkpoint Charlie M Historical walking tour

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London or Ams’dam

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Paris or London

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Food Fund

Total Cost

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ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

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WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWEL Start

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

INCLUDED MEALS

#EUTRAIL

Banska Bystrica

AUSTRIA

2 SWISS ALPS

16 World Heritage sites visited

2 KRAKOW

Auschwitz

SLOVAKIA

FRANCE

Burgundy Region

CZECH REP

Kutná Hora

Valley of the Somme

Day 5: Berlin to Prague. Bite into some local fare, like bratwurst, in Dresden on your way south to Prague, an ever-modernising hub of Eastern European revival. (B,D) See the rebuilt Baroque architecture of the Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House & Frauenkirche in Dresden See Hradčany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Visit the Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock

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Day 6: Prague. Snake through this medieval city’s maze of cobbled streets & discover Gothic architecture, bargain-priced beer & Bohemian crystal beads. (B) Day 7: Prague to Vienna. Head south through the Czech countryside to Austria’s cultural capital, Vienna. (B) See the Sedlec Ossuary (bone church) near Kutná Hora M Mozart & Strauss concert

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Day 8: Vienna. Viennese culture is everywhere as you explore the city. You’ll enjoy wandering through this picturebook city & encounter its music, lively cafés, parks, incredible architecture & of course, delicious coffee. (B,D) See Schönbrunn Palace, the Habsburg Palaces, St. Stephen’s Cathedral & the State Opera House Scenic drive along the historic ring road M Schnaps Museum visit & tasting

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280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280

1845 1845 1845 1755 1755 1755 1755 1755 1755 1755 1785 1785

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for

more information see p.50. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:00am in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in Rome. ◆ Spends New Year’s Eve in Ljubljana. ✱ Spends New Year’s Eve in Vienna. ✝ Spends New Year’s Eve in Prague. ✤ Spends New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ✚ Spends New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

ITINERARY CONTINUED ➔

Day 12: Budapest. All your senses are surrounded by the history of this fascinating city split by the river Danube into hilltop Buda & the bustling Pest. (B)

Day 9: Vienna to Krakow. Back through the Czech Republic to Poland & our stop at Auschwitz. Then it’s on to the lively city of Krakow. (B,D) Entry to Auschwitz & Birkenau concentration camps

Day 13: Budapest to Ljubljana. Today we’re making our way to Slovenia’s capital with its young, vibrant student culture. (B) See Ljubljana’s castle & old town

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Day 14: Ljubljana to Venice. Soak up the amazing scenery found only in the Julian Alps before heading to Venice. Explore the “floating city’s” tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art-filled palazzos & interesting little shops. (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See Venice’s iconic canals & gondolas

Day 10: Krakow. Go local & explore the buzzing market stalls & pavement cafés of this city’s unspoiled medieval Old Town. (B) Sightseeing of the cathedral & Royal Castle on Wawel Hill M Guided tour of the amazing salt mines

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Day 11: Krakow to Budapest. Head south through Slovakia, stopping off in picturesque Banská Bystrica before crossing into Hungary & the “Paris of the East.” (B) Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace, the Church of St. Matthias, the Chain Bridge & Fisherman’s Bastion M Evening Danube river cruise & dinner

Day 15: Venice to Rome. Leave enchanting Venice & criss-cross the Apennine Mountains on the road to Rome. (B,D) See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona

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Day 16: Rome. Tap into ‘la Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history. You could hit the shops & get in the know on Italian fashion or simply hit the streets with a camera & capture the atmosphere. (B,D)

the stunning Swiss Alps. (B,D)

• See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

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

Day 17: Rome to Florence. You could explore the Vatican this morning, before we’re on the road through rural Umbria’s rolling hills & terraced vineyards to Renaissance Florence. (B,D) See St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City M Locally guided tour of the Vatican museums

Day 21: Swiss Alps to Paris. Leave the lush Swiss Alp views behind as we head through the stunning Burgundy region to the “City of Lights”, Paris. (B,D) See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral

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Day 22: Paris. Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance & history amongst the city’s legendary icons. (B) Visit a French perfumery M French cabaret & champagne show M Traditional Parisian dinner

Day 18: Florence. A Local Guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in this atmospheric city. (B) See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration M Traditional Tuscan evening

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Day 23: End Paris or London. Your trip ends in Paris this morning, or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)

Day 19: Florence to Swiss Alps. Make a stop in Pisa to see its iconic tower, catch a glimpse of magical Lake Como & stop for Swiss chocolate in

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NORTH SEA

BERLIN

NETHERLANDS

ENGLAND London Dover ENGLISH CHANNEL

Edam

AMSTERDAM GERMANY

Calais BELGIUM

Places visited Nightstops Optional start city

AUSTRIA

8 DAYS 6 COUNTRIES FROM £635 PP* £80 P/DAY* VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

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Days 2 - 7: Amsterdam to Vienna. See Days 2-7 of European Trail (opposite) itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time Optionals Day 8: End Vienna. Explore the city sights before it’s time to say farewell. (B) See the Habsburg Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral & State Opera House

Finish

Trip

Vienna

£ pp*

Food Fund

Total Cost

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2016

CZECH REP

VIENNA 1

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWLV London or Ams’dam

Kutná Hora

SNAPSHOT

HOW MUCH & WHEN

Start

EASTERN ROCKER

•

DISCOVERY PLUS

Dresden

PRAGUE 2

FRANCE

Berlin

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585 585 585 555 555 555 555 555 555 555 565 565

80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80

665 665 665 635 635 635 635 635 635 635 645 645

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for

more information see p.50. You need to bring your own towel on this trip.

No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. Trip starts 7:00am in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 12:30pm in Vienna. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Prague.

NIGHTS HOTEL/HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION 7 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

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

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

ME TIME OPTIONS M Evening canal boat cruise in Amsterdam M Historical walking tour in Berlin See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more 6 World Heritage sites visited

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ EASTERN-ROCKER

■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Berlin. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.15.

#EASTERNROCKER

EUROPE WINTER 2016/17 25

POLAND

SNApSHoT

KRAKOW 2 Auschwitz

DISCOVERY PLUS

CZECH REP

VIENNA 1

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

AUSTRIA

VENICE 1

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

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

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

VISIT CoNTIKI.CoM/ EASTErN-TrAIL

1 LJUBLJANA

2016

Places visited 1 Nightstops

1 ROME

EASTERN TRAIL 9 DAYS 7 CouNTrIES FROM £675 PP* £75 P/DAY* VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

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

Christmas market

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

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

VISIT CoNTIKI.CoM/ WESTErN-roCKEr

SLOVAKIA

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705 705 705 695 695 695 695 695 695 695 695 709 709 709 709 709

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709 709 709 709 709 675 675 675 675 675 675 675 675 685 685

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

ENGLAND London

DISCOVERY PLUS

Calais

Burgundy Region

WINTEr 2016/17 CODE: WWRT Finish

Rome

SWITZERLAND

FLORENCE Pisa 2

WESTERN ROCKER

ITALY

1 ROME 1

Vatican City

Paris

8 DAYS 4 CouNTrIES FROM £669 PP* £84 P/DAY* VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

ITINErArY, SIGHTSEEING & prICING Day 1: Start Rome. Tap into ‘la Dolce Vita’ & explore this living museum your way. Tonight, meet up with your Trip Manager & travel buddies to let the good times begin. (D) Days 2 - 7: Rome to Paris. See Days 17-22 of European Trail (p.24-25) itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals Day 8: End Paris or London. Your trip ends in Paris this morning, or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)

Trip

Paris or London

£ pp*

Food Fund

Total Cost

£ pp*

2016

2 SWISS ALPS

FRANCE

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

HoW MuCH & WHEN

Start

2 PARIS

7 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

7 breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)

Banska

£ pp*

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

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

NIGHTS HoTEL/HoSTEL ACCoMMoDATIoN

INCLuDED MEALS

Oct

Total Cost

more information see p.50. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided.

ENGLISH CHANNEL Valley of the Somme

£ pp*

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for

Days 2 - 8: Vienna to Rome. See Days 9-15 of European Trail (p.24-25) itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals

Dover

£ pp*

30 Bystrica 615 6 615 Oct 31 Nov 8 615 Nov 5 BUDAPEST Nov 13 2 605 AUSTRIA Nov 12 Nov 20 605 Nov 19 Nov 27 605 DolomiteNov 26 Dec 4 HUNGARY 605 MountainsNov 28 ★ Dec 6 605 Dec 3 1 ★LJUBLJANA Dec 11 605 10 ★ Dec 18 605 VENICE 1 DecSLOVENIA Dec 12 ★ Dec 20 605 Apennine Dec 17 ★ Dec 25 ITALY 619 MountainsDec 19 ★ Dec 27 619 ★● Dec 24 Jan 1 619 Vienna Dec 26 ★■ Jan 3 619 Dec 31 ★▲ Jan 8 619 2017 Jan 3 Jan 11 619 Jan 5 Jan 13 619 Jan 7 Jan 15 619 1 ROME Jan 9 Jan 17 619 Jan 14 Jan 22 619 Jan 21 Jan 29 585 Jan 28 Feb 5 585 Jan 30 Feb 7 585 Feb 6 Feb 14 585 Feb 11 Feb 19 585 Feb 18 Feb 26 585 Feb 25 Mar 5 585 Mar 4 Mar 12 585 Mar 18 Mar 26 595 Mar 25 Apr 2 595 Oct

VIENNA Oct 29 Nov 1

#EASTErNTrAIL

SNApSHoT

POLAND

WINTEr 2016/17 CODE: WWVR KRAKOW Start Finish Trip2 Food Auschwitz Fund Vienna Rome CZECH REP

SLOVENIA

Apennine Mountains

BUDAPEST 2 HUNGARY

Dolomite Mountains

ITALY

SLOVAKIA

Banska Bystrica

HoW MuCH & WHEN

Paris

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705 705 705 705 705 705 705 669 669 669 669 669 669 669 669 679 679 679

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for

more information see p.50. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided.

You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Lucerne.

#WESTErNroCKEr

★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For travel insurance see p.50.

NETHERLANDS Edam

ENGLAND

London Dover Calais

2 BERLIN

AMSTERDAM GERMANY

BELGIUM

Dresden

KRAKOW

Auschwitz 2 CZECH SLOVAKIA REP Banska Bystrica 2

PRAGUE 2

Kutna Hora

FRANCE

DISCOVERY PLUS

POLAND

AUSTRIA Dolomite SLOVENIA Mountains Apennine Mountains

TRAIL TO ROME

1 ROME

Amsterdam

16 DAYS 11 CouNTrIES FROM £1255 £79

P/DAY*

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ITINErArY, SIGHTSEEING & prICING Day 1: Start London or Amsterdam. Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning in London (or later this afternoon in Amsterdam). Ferry across the English Channel & head to the vibrant city of Amsterdam via Belgium. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses by night

Day 16: End Rome. Tap into ‘la Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum of history before your trip ends & it’s time to say farewell to your travel mates. (B)

ENGLAND POLAND

KRAKOW

Calais CZECH REP

FRANCE

Auschwitz

DISCOVERY PLUS

VIENNA 1 SWITZ

SWISS ALPS

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

Dolomite Mountains

VENICE 1

2 BUDAPEST

Pisa

2 FLORENCE

TRAIL TO LONDON

2 ROME

Vatican City

Paris

16 DAYS 10 CouNTrIES FROM £1285 PP* £81 P/DAY* VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

ITINErArY, SIGHTSEEING & prICING Day 1: Start Vienna. Viennese culture is everywhere! Explore the city your way before meeting up with your Trip Manager & travel buddies tonight. (D) Days 2 - 15: Vienna to Paris. See Days 9-22 of European Trail (p.24-25) itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals Day 16: End Paris or London. Your trip ends in Paris this morning, or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)

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Paris

WINTEr 2016/17 CODE: WWVL Finish

Trip

Paris or London

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

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

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

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

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#TrAILToroME

SNApSHoT

HoW MuCH & WHEN

£ pp*

Food Fund

Total Cost

£ pp*

2016

HUNGARY SLOVENIA

LJUBLJANA

ITALY

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Vienna

Banska Bystrica

AUSTRIA

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Start

SLOVAKIA

Burgundy Region

Food Fund

more information see p.50. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:00am in London or 6:00pm in Amsterdam & ends approx. 12:30pm in Rome. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Rome. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Ljubljana. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in Vienna. ◆ Spends New Year’s Eve in Prague. ✱ Spends New year’s Eve in Berlin. ✝ Spends New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

Days 2 - 15: Amsterdam to Rome. See Days 2-15 of European Trail (p.24-25) itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals

2 PARIS

£ pp*

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for

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Valley of the Somme

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Rome

2016

HUNGARY

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London or Ams’dam

1 LJUBLJANA

VENICE 1

ITALY

WINTEr 2016/17 CODE: WWTR Start

VIENNA BUDAPEST 2

Places visited Nightstops Optional start city

SNApSHoT

HoW MuCH & WHEN

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1355 1355 1355 1355 1355 1285 1285 1285 1285 1285 1285 1285 1285 1309 1309

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for

more information see p.50. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided.

You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 6:00pm in Vienna & ends approx. 10:00am at Paris CDG Airport or approx. 6:30pm in London. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Lucerne. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in Rome.

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

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

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

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

VISIT CoNTIKI.CoM/ TrAIL-LoNDoN

◆ Spends New Year’s Eve in Ljubljana. ✱ Spends New Year’s Eve in Vienna. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

#TrAILToLoNDoN

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EUROPEAN QUEST

DISCOVERY PLUS

NORTH SEA

BERLIN 2

NETHERLANDS Edam

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND London

Dresden

Dover Calais

GERMANY

BELGIUM

ENGLISH CHANNEL

2 PRAGUE Valley of the Somme

CZECH REP

2 PARIS Loire Valley

1 SALZBURG

FRANCE

AUSTRIA

1 BORDEAUX

15 World Heritage sites visited

Barcelona 1

SNApSHoT

NIGHTS HoTEL/HoSTEL ACCoMMoDATIoN 24 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

Places visited Zaragoza Nightstops SPAIN Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city

PP*

INCLuDED MEALS

P/DAY*

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

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

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Day 2: Paris. Indulge in sophisticated Paris where you’ll find magic, romance & history amongst the city’s legendary icons. (B) M French cabaret show & champagne Day 3: Paris to Bordeaux. Cut through the Loire Valley, and pass rolling vineyards en route to Bordeaux, home to the world-famous wine region. (B) Visit the town famous for its wine

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

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

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

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Day 6: San Sebastian to Barcelona. Today we’ll be leaving the northern coastline behind and heading to the vibrant city of Barcelona. (B)

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Gaudí’s Sagrada Família & the 1992 • See Olympic Games complex

M Flamenco show, tapas & dinner

Day 7: Barcelona. It’s time for food, fiesta, fashion & fun! Admire the Gothic architecture, see some of the world’s most beautiful art, or take in all of Barcelona’s buzzing street life. (B,D) Walk through the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district

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Day 8: Barcelona to Nice. Travel through the charmingly rustic region of Provence to the glamorous French Riviera. (B,D) Scenic drive along the Côte d’Azur

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Day 9: Nice. Do as the locals do – stroll through outdoor markets, shop the upscale boutiques & sun worship on the beach. Later, rub shoulders with the rich & famous in Monaco! (B) Visit a French perfumery See the Royal Palace in Monaco Visit a Monte Carlo casino M Dinner near the Royal Palace of Monaco

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Day 10: Nice to Cinque Terre. Travel along the coast to take in the seaside setting of the colourful Cinque Terre, the beauty of the region & indulge in some tasty local food & wine. (B) Visit Monterosso & enjoy a trip along the Cinque Terre

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ITALY

2 ROME

Vatican City Pompeii

2 SORRENTO Isle of Capri

HoW MuCH & WHEN WINTEr 2016/17 CODE: WWEQ Start

ITINErArY, SIGHTSEEING & prICING Day 1: London to Paris. Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning in London (or later this afternoon in Paris). Ferry across the English Channel and onward travel past the World War I battlefields to Paris. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Elysees & Notre Dame Cathedral

2 NICE

1 FLORENCE

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

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

Monaco

2 VENICE

2 BARCELONA

FROM

£1845 £74

Pisa

Arles

Pyrenees Mountains

25 DAYS 10 CouNTrIES

#EuQuEST

SAN SEBASTIAN 2 St-Jean-de-Luz

Verona

CINQUE TERRE 1

Finish

Ams’dam or London

£ pp*

Food Fund

Total Cost

£ pp*

21 28 4 11 18 ★ 25 ★ 2 ★ 9 ★● 16 ★■ 23 ★▲ 27 ◆ 30 ✱

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

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

1699 1699 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1675 1725 1725 1725 1725

220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220

1919 1919 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1945 1945 1945 1945

6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 3 10 17

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30 6 13 20 27 6 13 20 27 3 10

1725 1725 1625 1625 1625 1625 1625 1625 1625 1659 1659

220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220

1945 1945 1845 1845 1845 1845 1845 1845 1845 1879 1879

London or Paris

Trip

2016 Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec 2017 Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for

more information see p.50. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided.

You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:00am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Venice. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in Nice. ◆ Spend New Year’s Eve in San Sebastian. ✱ Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.50.

ITINERARY CONTINUED ➔ Day 11: Cinque Terre to Florence. To Pisa’s famous architectural wonder & then on to Renaissance Florence where a Local Guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings & sacred art in one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities. (B) See the Leaning Tower of Pisa See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria Florentine leather craft demonstration

• • •

Day 12: Florence to Sorrento. Travel south through Umbria & Lazio via the picturesque Bay of Naples to Sorrento. (B) M Traditional Southern Italian dinner Day 13: Sorrento. Chill out on the Isle of Capri. Be amazed at the natural beauty, stroll through the hillside town of Anacapri or sip on a café al fresco with the locals. (B,D) Cruise to Isle of Capri

•

Day 14: Sorrento to Rome. From picture perfect Sorrento, via Pompeii to Rome. (B,D) Scenic drive along the coast See Mt. Vesuvius M Guided tour of the ancient city of Pompeii

• •

Day 15: Rome. Tap into ‘la Dolce Vita’ of the ‘Eternal City’ & explore this living museum. There’s the chance to delve into history with a tour of the Vatican museums including the Sistine Chapel. (B) See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona M Locally guided tour of the Vatican museums & Sistine Chapel

•

Day 16: Rome to Venice. Over the Appenine Mountains, stopping in Romeo and Juliet’s home of Verona en route to Venice. (B,D) See the Roman Arena in the city made famous by Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet

•

Day 17: Venice. Meander through the “floating city’s” tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art filled palazzos, interesting little shops, bars & markets. (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square M Gondola ride along the canals

Day 23: Berlin to Amsterdam. Motor down the autobahn & get ready for a dose of Amsterdam. Check out the eye-opening Red Light District, where the creative & wacky come together on narrow cobbled streets. (B,D) See Amsterdam’s canals & gable houses by night

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

Day 24: Amsterdam. Enjoy a free day to explore this great city, later opt in for a traditional Dutch dinner in Volendam visiting the world famous

•

Day 19: Salzburg to Prague. Head north to Prague, the ‘City of a Thousand Spires’. (B,D) See Hradčany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge & Wenceslas Square Visit the Old Town Square & see the Astronomical Clock

2 PARIS

Loire Valley

FRANCE

SPAIN

• •

Day 22: Berlin. Find out what makes Germany’s capital one of the most cutting-edge cities in the world with lots of free time to explore. It’s hard to believe that this funky town has had such a troubled past, so savour the mix of old & new in this ever-changing city. (B,D) See the site of Checkpoint Charlie M Walking tour of Berlin

•

DISCOVERY PLUS

Places visited Nightstops Optional start city

Barcelona

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

ITINErArY, SIGHTSEEING & prICING

Day 8: Depart Barcelona . Your trip ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

Finish

£ pp*

Food Fund

Total Cost

£ pp*

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

565 565 555 555 555 555 555 555 569 569 569 569

80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80

645 645 635 635 635 635 635 635 649 649 649 649

13 20 27 3 10 17 24 3 10 17 24

569 569 535 535 535 535 535 535 535 545 545

80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80

649 649 615 615 615 615 615 615 615 625 625

Barcelona

Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar

Trip

2016

8 DAYS 2 CouNTrIES FROM £615 PP* £77 P/DAY*

Days 2 - 7: Paris to Barcelona. See Days 2-7 of European Quest (opposite) itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time optionals

WINTEr 2016/17 CODE: WWWQ London or Paris

WESTERN QUEST

• •

SNApSHoT

HoW MuCH & WHEN

Start

2 BARCELONA

Day 1: London to Paris. Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning in London (or later this afternoon in Paris). Ferry across the English Channel & onward travel past the World War I battlefields to Paris. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral

Rome

Day 21: Prague to Berlin. Head over the border & into Germany to Dresden, often dubbed ‘Florence of the North’ because of its beauty. Then we’ll roll in to Berlin. (B) See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate & historic Reichstag building Take in the commemorative artwork & the remains of the Berlin Wall

St-Jean-de-Luz Pyrenees Mountains

Zaragoza

Day 25: Amsterdam to London. This morning after breakfast we transfer you to Schiphol Airport (estimated arrival 10:00am) where your trip ends. Or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)

•

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

1 BORDEAUX SAN SEBASTIAN

•

• •

ENGLAND London Dover Calais ENGLISH CHANNEL Valley of the Somme

cheese maker Edam en route. (B) See how clogs are made and try some famous Dutch Edam at a cheese farm M Canal cruise

Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec 2017 Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar

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

★ ★ ★ ★ ★● ■

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for Barcelona

more information see p.50.

No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided. You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:00am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 9:00am in Barcelona. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in San Sebastian. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

NIGHTS HoTEL/HoSTEL ACCoMMoDATIoN 7 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

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

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

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

VISIT CoNTIKI.CoM/ WESTErN-QuEST

For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.50.

#WESTErNQuEST

Europe WINTER 2016/17 29

SNApSHoT

Arles

2 NICE

NIGHTS HoTEL/HoSTEL ACCoMMoDATIoN

SPAIN Barcelona

8 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

INCLuDED MEALS

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

VISIT CoNTIKI.CoM/ MEDITErrANEAN-QuEST

SORRENTO 2

Places visited Nightstops

Barcelona

9 DAYS 5 CouNTrIES FROM £699 PP* £78 P/DAY*

ITINErArY, SIGHTSEEING & prICING

London Dover ENGLISH CHANNEL

Edam

NETHERLANDS

28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30

★ ★ ★ ★ ●

3 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 3 10 17 24

Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan

5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7

635 625 625 625 625 625 625 645 645 645

90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90

725 715 715 715 715 715 715 735 735 735

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

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

645 645 645 609 609 609 609 609 609 609 625 625 625

90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90

735 735 735 699 699 699 699 699 699 699 715 715 715

Trip starts 7:15am in Barcelona & ends approx. 9:00am in Rome. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

2 AMSTERDAM

Calais

BELGIUM

FRANCE

For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger

GERMANY

2 BERLIN

DISCOVERY PLUS

Dresden

PRAGUE 2

CZECH REP

INCLuDED MEALS

Verona

EASTERN QUEST

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

ITALY Rome

Berlin

10 DAYS 6 CouNTrIES FROM £725 PP* £73 P/DAY* VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

ITINErArY, SIGHTSEEING & prICING

•

Days 2 - 9: Venice to Amsterdam. See Days 17-24 of European Quest itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time Optionals. Day 10: Amsterdam to London. This morning after breakfast we transfer you to Schiphol Airport (estimated arrival 10:00am) where your tour ends. Or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)

Finish

Ams’dam or London

£ pp*

Trip

Food Fund

Total Cost

£ pp*

Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan

14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9

675 675 675 675 675 675 695 695 695

70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70

745 745 745 745 745 745 765 765 765

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

16 20 23 30 6 13 20 27 6 13 20 27 3 10

695 695 695 655 655 655 655 655 655 655 665 665 665 665

70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70

765 765 765 725 725 725 725 725 725 725 735 735 735 735

2016

2 VENICE

Day 1: Rome to Venice. Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning. We then travel over the Appenine Mountains, stopping in Romeo & Juliet’s home of Verona en route to Venice. (D) See the Roman Arena in the city made famous by Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet

WINTEr 2016/17 CODE: WWQE Rome

SALZBURG 1

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

HoW MuCH & WHEN

Start

AUSTRIA

#EASTErNQuEST

Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec 2017 Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar

● Spend New Year’s Eve in Nice.

NORTH SEA

9 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

VISIT CoNTIKI.CoM/ EASTErN-QuEST

£ pp*

For travel insurance see p.50.

NIGHTS HoTEL/HoSTEL ACCoMMoDATIoN

14 World Heritage sites visited

Total Cost

£ pp*

You need to bring your own towel on this trip.

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

ME TIME opTIoNS

Food Fund

No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided.

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

ENGLAND

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

Trip

more information see p.50.

Rome

•

SNApSHoT

INCLuSIoNS

£ pp*

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for

Day 1: Barcelona to Nice. Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning. Travel through the charmingly rustic region of Provence to the glamorous French Riviera. (D) Scenic drive along the Côte d’Azur

#MEDQuEST

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

Finish

Rome

2016

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

10 World Heritage sites visited

WINTEr 2016/17 CODE: WWMQ Barcelona

2 ROME

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

HoW MuCH & WHEN Start

ITALY

MEDITERRANEAN QUEST

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

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

1 FLORENCE

Isle of Capri

INCLuSIoNS

DISCOVERY PLUS

CINQUE TERRE

FRANCE

Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec 2017 Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar Apr

5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 11 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 4 11 18 25 1

★ ★ ★ ● ■

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for

Prague

more information see p.50. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided.

You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:15am in Rome & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or 6:30pm in London. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Venice. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.50.

ENGLAND London Dover

1 Calais

Places visited Nightstops Optional start city

DISCOVERY PLUS

Valley of the Somme

2 PARIS

SAN 2 SEBASTIAN

St Jeande-Luz

SPAIN

CINQUE TERRE

Arles

Pyrenees Mountains Zaragoza

Monaco

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

BARCELONA

ITALY

2 ROME SORRENTO 2

QUEST TO ROME

Rome

16 DAYS 5 CouNTrIES FROM £1229 PP* £77 P/DAY* VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

ITINErArY, SIGHTSEEING & prICING Day 1: London to Paris. Meet up with your Contiki Team this morning in London (or later this afternoon in Paris). Ferry across the English Channel & onward travel past the World War I battlefields to Paris. (D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral

London Dover

NETHERLANDS

Calais BELGIUM

GERMANY

2 SPAIN

NICE Barcelona

Dresden

21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 27 30

★ ★ ★ ★● ■ ▲

6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 3 10 17

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

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

1119 1119 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1105 1135 1135 1135 1135

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

1279 1279 1265 1265 1265 1265 1265 1265 1295 1295 1295 1295

Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar Apr

21 28 4 11 18 25 4 11 18 25 1

1135 1135 1069 1069 1069 1069 1069 1069 1069 1095 1095

160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160

1295 1295 1229 1229 1229 1229 1229 1229 1229 1255 1255

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

DISCOVERY PLUS

CZECH REP

WINTEr 2016/17 CODE: WWQL Finish

Barcelona

Ams’dam or London

£ pp*

Food Fund

Total Cost

£ pp*

Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan

14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16

1235 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1215 1255 1255 1255

150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150

1385 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1365 1405 1405 1405

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

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

1255 1255 1255 1179 1179 1179 1179 1179 1179 1179 1205 1205 1205

150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150

1405 1405 1405 1329 1329 1329 1329 1329 1329 1329 1355 1355 1355

2016

2 VENICE

2 ROME 2 SORRENTO

Rome

18 DAYS 10 CouNTrIES FROM £1329 PP* £74 P/DAY* VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

ITINErArY, SIGHTSEEING & prICING

Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec 2017 Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar

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

★ ★ ★ ★● ■ ▲

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for more information see p.50.

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

•

Trip starts 7:15am in Barcelona & ends approx. 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or 6:30pm in London.

Days 2 - 17: Nice to Amsterdam. See Days 9-24 of European Quest itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time Optionals. Day 18: Amsterdam to London. This morning after breakfast we transfer you to Schiphol Airport (estimated arrival 10:00am) where your trip ends. Or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay. (B)

Trip

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

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

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

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

VISIT CoNTIKI.CoM/ QuEST-roME

#QuESTToroME

SNApSHoT

HoW MuCH & WHEN

Start

9 World Heritage sites visited

For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.50.

1 FLORENCE

QUEST TO LONDON

Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec 2017 Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar

▲ Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris.

AUSTRIA

CINQUE TERRE 1

£ pp*

■ Spend New Year’s Eve in San Sebastian.

SALZBURG 1 Verona ITALY

£ pp*

★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

BERLIN

PRAGUE 2

FRANCE

Total Cost

You need to bring your own towel on this trip. Trip starts 7:00pm in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx. 9:00am in Rome. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in the French Riviera.

Day 16: Depart Rome. Your trip ends after breakfast, so it’s time to swap email addresses & say “arrivederci” to your new friends. (B)

2 AMSTERDAM

Food Fund

more information see p.50. No sleeping bag is required as bed linen is provided.

Days 2 - 15: Paris to Rome. See Days 2-15 of European Quest itinerary, sightseeing & ME Time Optionals.

Edam

£ pp*

* Prices are based on quad-share accommodation, for

Rome

• •

ENGLAND

Trip

Rome

2016

FLORENCE

NICE

Finish

London or Paris

FRANCE

1 BORDEAUX

WINTEr 2016/17 CODE: WWQR Start

Loire Valley

SNApSHoT

HoW MuCH & WHEN

● Spends New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Venice. ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in Nice.

NIGHTS HoTEL/HoSTEL ACCoMMoDATIoN 17 nights in quad-share hotel/ hostel accommodation

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

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

ME TIME opTIoNS M Venice Cicchetti walking tour M Prague river cruise & buffet M Berlin walking tour See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more 12 World Heritage sites visited

VISIT CoNTIKI.CoM/ QuEST-LoNDoN

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

Amsterdam

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

#QuESTToLoNDoN

Europe WINTER 2016/17 31

EUROPEAN VISTA

DISCOVERY PLUS

12 World Heritage sites visited 1

Places visited Nightstops Optional start city Optional end city Optional start/end city

NETHERLANDS Edam

2 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND

GERMANY

London Dover Calais

ENGLISH CHANNEL

1 RHINE VALLEY

BELGIUM

Valley of the Somme

PRAGUE 2 CZECH REP

Dachau

2 PARIS

MUNICH 1

Burgundy Region

2 VIENNA AUSTRIA

SWITZERLAND

2 LUCERNE

FRANCE

Brenner Pass

Swiss Alps

2 VENICE

ITALY

French Riviera Pisa

SNApSHoT

FRENCH 2 RIVIERA

NIGHTS HoTEL ACCoMMoDATIoN 20 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

Vatican City

FROM

£1795 £86 PP*

P/DAY*

INCLuDED MEALS

ITINErArY, SIGHTSEEING & prICING

HoW MuCH & WHEN WINTEr 2016/17 CODE: WWHT Start

London or Paris

Finish

Total

Ams’dam Cost or London £ pp*

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

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

Day 12: Venice. Meander through the “floating city’s” tight alleyways & canals� (B) Private motorboat to the historic islands

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

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

Day 13: Venice to Munich. Wind through the Austrian Alps to Bavarian Munich� (B) See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz

Day 4: Lucerne. Your jaw will drop at the alpine beauty of this lake town� (B,D)

EXCLuSIVE INCLuSIoNS • Exclusive ‘Paris by Night’ tour • See Paris from the Eiffel Tower • Explore Florence on foot with our Local Guide Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

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ME TIME opTIoNS

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

•

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

•

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Day 14: Munich to Vienna. Leave festive Bavaria behind & head to Vienna� (B,D) Day 15: Vienna. Viennese culture waltzes right up to you on a tour� (B) M Mozart & Strauss concert & dinner

Total

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11 18 2 16 23 30 1 8 16

1879 1879 1855 1855 1855 1855 1855 1905 1905

Dec 30 ◆ Jan 19

1905

2017 Jan 2 Jan 14 Jan 21 Feb 11 Mar 4 Mar 18

1905 1905 1795 1795 1795 1835

Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Apr

22 3 10 3 24 7

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

travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share)�

Single room supplement of £475 based on the twinshare trip price� Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twinshare trip price� Trip starts 7:00am in London or 5:00pm in Paris & ends approx� 10:00am at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or approx� 6:30pm in London�

Day 17: Prague. Discover Gothic architecture, bargain-priced beer & Bohemian crystal beads (B)

■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Munich�

Day 18: Prague to Rhine Valley. Journey to the Rhine Valley, full of castles & vineyards� (B,D)

◆ Spends New Year’s Eve in Paris�

Day 19: Rhine Valley to Amsterdam. Next it’s the Netherlands & vibrant Amsterdam� (B,D)

For more ways to save see p�15�

•

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

VISIT CoNTIKI.CoM/ VISTA

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

Day 20: Amsterdam. See how clogs are made & try some Dutch Edam at a cheese farm� (B) M Volendam dinner

Day 10: Rome. Explore this famous city & the Vatican museums including the Sistine Chapel� (B)

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

•

22 29 12 26 3 10 12 19 27

Finish

Ams’dam Cost or London £ pp*

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

Day 8: Florence. A Local Guide gives you the inside track on one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities� (B) See the Duomo, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria Leather craft demonstration

• •

Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

Start

London or Paris

2016

Day 1: Start London or Paris. Meet up with your Contiki Team & get ready to explore� (D) See the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre & Notre Dame

•

#EuVISTA

2 ROME

21 DAYS 10 CouNTrIES VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

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

2 FLORENCE

Monaco

● Spends New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam� ▲ Spends New Year’s Eve in French Riviera� ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets� For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki�com/staylonger For travel insurance see p�50�

London

Rome

Paris

Venice

CULTURALLY CURIOUS and KEEN TO GET DEEP, THAT’S THE KIND OF DRIFTERS THESE TRIPS ARE DESIGNED FOR. UNIQUE EXPERIENCES and PLENTY OF FREE TIME MEAN THE HEART OF EACH REGION WILL SOON BE YOURS. our trips Simply Italy �� p.34 Italian Espresso �� p.35 Spanish Spree �� p.36 Iberian Peninsula & Morocco �� p.37 Morocco �� p.37 Spain, Morocco & Portugal �� p.38

Egypt & The Nile �� p.38 Great Britain & Ireland �� p.39 Ireland �� p.39 England & Scotland �� p.39 Scotland & Ireland �� See contiki.com Scotland �� See contiki.com

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

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

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

Barcelona

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

Hotel

Stay connected with WiFi at most In-depth Explorer overnights

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SIMPLY ITALY

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

MILAN 1

VENICE 2

Verona Lake Garda

ITALIAN RIVIERA 1

Cinque Terre

Pisa

2 FLORENCE Chianti Region Apennine Mountains

ITALY

Venice

9 World Heritage sites visited

SNAPSHOT

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

3 ROME Mt. Vesuvius

Places visited Nightstops

Pompeii Isle of Capri

2 SORRENTO

12 DAYS 2 COUNTRIES FROM

£999 £84 PP*

P/DAY*

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

INCLUDED MEALS

11 continental breakfasts (B), 4 regional dinners in our favourite local spots (RD)

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

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

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

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

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#SIMPLYITALY

Vatican City

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Finish

Rome

Total Cost £ pp*

2016 Oct Oct Oct Nov Dec Dec

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

Start

Rome

Finish Rome

Total Cost

£ pp*

2016 27 3 10 8 22 4

1055 1055 1055 1029 1029 1079

Dec 27 ★■ Jan 7

1079

2017 Jan 8 Jan 29 Mar 12

1079 999 1029

Jan 19 Feb 9 Mar 23

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

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

Single room supplement of £375 based on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twinshare trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Rome. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Milan. ■ Spends New Year’s Eve in Florence. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.50.

ITALY

Pisa

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

6 World Heritage sites visited

VENICE 2

Verona

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city Optional start/end city

3 FLORENCE

Chianti Region San Gimignano

Apennine Mountains

2 ROME

Vatican City

ITALIAN ESPRESSO

SNAPSHOT

8 DAYS 2 COUNTRIES

Rome

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

FROM

£735 £92 PP*

P/DAY*

7 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 1: Arrive Rome. Check-in to your hotel & this afternoon meet your Trip Manager & get to know your fellow Contiki travellers. Then it’s time to hit the streets for some sightseeing of Italy’s ancient capital city. (RD) See Piazza Venezia, the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum

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

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

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#ITALIANESPRESSO

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Florentine leather craft demonstration M Delicious Tuscan feast with Chianti wine Day 5: Florence. Enjoy a day trip out to the hills of the rustic Chianti region for wine tasting & a stop in medieval San Gimignano – the quintessential Tuscan town. (B) Day 6: Florence to Venice. Today profess your love in Romeo & Juliet’s home of Verona before arriving in fairytale Venice. (B,RD) Day 7: Venice. Meander through the “floating city’s” tight alleyways, grand squares, art-filled palazzos, boutiques, bars & markets. See the art of Venetian glass blowing, then an optional gondola ride is a must while you’re here! (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square See Venice’s iconic canals & gondolas M Gondola ride

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INCLUDED MEALS

HOW MUCH & WHEN

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

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWHI Start

Finish

Rome

Venice or Rome

Total Cost £ pp*

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

Finish

Total Cost

Venice or Rome

£ pp*

Dec 31 ■ Jan 7

795

2016

2016 Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec

Start

Rome

29 12 26 17 24 3

775 755 755 755 795 795

2017 Jan 14 Mar 4 Mar 18

Jan 21 Mar 11 Mar 25

795 735 755

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

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

Single room supplement of £245 based on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twinshare trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Rome & ends approx. 8:00am in Venice or approx 6:00pm in Rome.

Day 8: Depart Venice/Rome. The trip ends after breakfast in Venice & it’s time to say “arrivederci” to your new friends. Or if you prefer, catch a free transfer back to Rome where your trip ends upon arrival. (B)

● Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence.

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

For travel insurance see p.50.

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

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

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

•

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

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SPANISH SPREE

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

BILBAO 1

San Sebastian

1 PAMPLONA Zaragoza

Segovia

MADRID 3 Toledo

Barcelona

BARCELONA 2

SPAIN

7 World Heritage sites visited

VALENCIA 1

Places visited Nightstops

CORDOBA 1

SNAPSHOT

SEVILLE 2

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 13 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

14 DAYS 2 COUNTRIES FROM

£1035 £74

PP*

2 GRANADA Gibraltar

P/DAY*

INCLUDED MEALS

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

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

•

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

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ SPAIN

#SPANISHSPREE

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

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

• •

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

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

•

Day 14: Depart Madrid. Your trip ends after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

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

COSTA DEL SOLmosques, churches & medieval buildings, this gorgeous

Day 8: Valencia to Granada. Continue west as we make our way to the once Moorish city of Granada. (B) Day 9: Granada. Take a trip back in time in this city, full of atmosphere & soaked in history. Explore the fabled palace, feel the lively culture on the streets & sample some tapas & sangria. (B,D) M Guided tour of the Moorish Quarter of Albaicin, Capilla Real & La Cartuja plus a visit to La Cartuja Monastery Day 10: Granada to Seville. Wind along the Costa del Sol & see the Sierra Nevada mountains. Stop in Gibraltar before arriving in Seville. (B,RD) Scenic drive past Marbella & Malaga M Tour to top of Gibraltar

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

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

Please note: Days 1 & 14 have been designed to allow you to start & finish the trip without needing extra nights accommodation.

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

Madrid

Finish

Madrid

Total Cost

£ pp*

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

Start

Madrid

Finish

Madrid

Total Cost

£ pp*

2017 1095 1069 1125

Jan 3 Feb 13 Mar 20

Jan 16 Feb 26 Apr 2

1125 1035 1069

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

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

Single room supplement of £395 based on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twinshare trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Madrid & ends approx. 8:00am in Madrid. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Pamplona. For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.50.

BILBAO 1

San Sebastian Pyrenees Mountains

1 PAMPLONA Zaragoza

Segovia

MADRID 3

2 BARCELONA

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

SPAIN

PORTUGAL

VALENCIA 1

2 LISBON SEVILLE 2 Tarifa

TANGIER 1 ATLANTIC OCEAN

Rabat Casablanca

10 World Heritage sites visited 1

GRANADA 2 Algeciras Gibraltar

2 FEZ MOROCCO

2 MARRAKECH

Places visited Nightstops

IBERIAN PENINSULA & MOROCCO

Marrakech

SNAPSHOT

20 DAYS 4 COUNTRIES FROM

£1635 £82 PP*

P/DAY*

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

•

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#IBERIAANDMOROCCO

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

•

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WIBP Start

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

HOW MUCH & WHEN

Finish

Madrid

Total Cost

£ pp*

2016

Start

Madrid

Finish

Madrid

19 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation Total Cost

£ pp*

2017

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

1729 1685 1775

Jan 3 Feb 13 Mar 20

Jan 22 Mar 4 Apr 8

1775 1635 1685

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

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

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

Single room supplement of £619 based on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twinshare trip price.

INCLUSIONS

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

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

● Spends New Year’s Eve in Pamplona. For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.50.

MOROCCO 5 DAYS FROM

£435

PP*

£87

P/DAY*

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

Just want Morocco? Try everything Moroccan on our 5-day trip. For full details & prices see contiki.com/morocco. Trip code: WWMO. Single supplement of £165 Visit contiki.com/morocco

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

•

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

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ IBERIANPENINSULAMOROCCO

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3 MADRID

SNAPSHOT

PORTUGAL

2 LISBON SEVILLE 2

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

Tarifa

TANGIER 1

14 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

Madrid

Oct 22 Nov 26

2 FEZ 1

2 MARRAKECH

INCLUSIONS

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS

Places visited Nightstops

SPAIN, MOROCCO & PORTUGAL

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

Finish

Madrid

Total Cost

£ pp*

2016

MOROCCO

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

Start

Algeciras Gibraltar

Rabat

INCLUDED MEALS

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWMP

2 GRANADA

Casablanca

HOW MUCH & WHEN

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

SPAIN

Start

Madrid

Finish

Madrid

Total Cost

£ pp*

2017 Nov 5 Dec 10

1225 1195

Jan Jan Feb Mar

2 8 18 25

Jan Jan Mar Apr

16 22 4 8

1255 1255 1159 1195

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

travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of £439 based on twin-share trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 4:00pm in Madrid & ends approx. 8:00am in Madrid. For more ways to save see p.15.

Madrid

15 DAYS 4 COUNTRIES FROM £1159 PP* £78 P/DAY*

For travel insurance see p.50.

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

• Locally guided tour of Granada’s Alhambra Palace Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

•

9 World Heritage sites visited

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ SPAINMOROCCOPORTUGAL

#SPAINMORROCCO PORTUGAL

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

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SNAPSHOT

ILE EN TH

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

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ EGYPT

#CONTIKIEGYPT

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

HOW MUCH & WHEN

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WTEG Start

1 HURGHADA 1 LUXOR

Places visited Nightstops

Kom Ombo

1 ASWAN

Great Pyramids of Giza

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

Day 2: Cairo to Aswan. Step into this intense, 24/7 city where ancient meets modern all in one shot. A Local Guide will take you back to ancient Egypt & the time of the pharaohs. Gaze in awe at the Sphinx & the monumental Pyramids of Giza before boarding the overnight train to Aswan. (B,D) Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo M Visit a Bedouin village

•

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

Cairo

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

Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Jan

Total Cost

£ pp*

29 12 26 10 31 7

875 859 859 859 885 885

Start

Finish

Cairo

2017 Jan 14 Jan 28 Feb 11 Feb 25 Mar 11

Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar

Total Cost

£ pp*

21 4 18 4 18

885 835 835 835 855

travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of £259 based on twin-share trip price. Note: Single room supplement does not apply to night 2. Overnight train cabins are twin-share only. Trip starts 7:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am in Cairo. ● Spends New Year’s Eve in Cairo.

8 DAYS 1 COUNTRY FROM £835 PP* £105 P/DAY*

Day 1: Arrive Cairo. Check-in to the hotel & explore Egypt’s buzzing capital city for the afternoon. At 7:00pm, meet up with your Trip Manager & fellow travellers.

Finish

Cairo

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

LAKE NASSER

EGYPT & THE NILE

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

3 World Heritage sites visited

•

1 EDFU

INCLUDED MEALS

INCLUSIONS

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

Esna

• Transfer from airport to hotel on arrival Please see p.50 for more information on our standard inclusions.

•

2 CAIRO

EGYPT

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

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

EZ SU OF LF GU

Giza Sakkara

drive past Marbella, Malaga & the • Scenic Rif Mountains

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

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

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

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS 1

Isle of Skye

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

Loch Ness SCOTLAND

WEST 1 HIGHLANDS

5 World Heritage sites visited

St Andrews Stirling

2 EDINBURGH

GLASGOW 1 LONDONDERRY 1

BELFAST 1

Donegal

Northumberland National Park

Giant’s Causeway Gretna Green

1 YORK

IRISH SEA

DUBLIN 2

GALWAY 2

Places visited Nightstops Start/end city

LAKE 1 DISTRICT

Larne

N.IRELAND

REP. OF IRELAND

Holyhead

1 LIVERPOOL ENGLAND

Cliffs of Moher Kilkenny Blarney

WALES

1 CORK

London

GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND

SNAPSHOT

16 DAYS 5 COUNTRIES

FROM

£1445 £91 PP*

P/DAY*

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

Day 9: Glasgow to Dublin. Ferry to Northern Ireland, travelling through County Meath to Dublin. (B,D)

Day 2: Liverpool to York. Catch the rolling country views through to York. (B,RD) Locally guided Beatles Magical Mystery tour Guided walking tour of York M Evening ‘Ghost Walk’

Day 10: Dublin to Cork. Stop in charming Kilkenny for lunch & an optional bike ride before travelling onto Cork. (B,RD) M Jameson’s Whiskey Distillery visit

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

Day 11: Cork to Galway. Get the chance to kiss the famous Blarney Stone & spot the Cliffs of Moher. (B)

•

Day 12: Galway. Discover this quintessential Irish town where Gaelic is still spoken on the streets. (B,RD)

• •

Day 13: Galway to Londonderry. Time to head north stopping in Donegal then on to the walled city of Londonderry. (B,D) M Locally guided walking tour

Day 4: Lake District to Edinburgh. Stop at Hadrian’s Wall & cross through Gretna Green en route to Edinburgh. (B) Entrance to Gretna Green Museum Driving city tour of Edinburgh Day 5: Edinburgh. Spend a day exploring this friendly & stunning city. (B,D) Day 6: Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands. Stop at the original home of golf – St. Andrews. (B,D) Spot Nessie on a boat cruise of stunning Loch Ness

•

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

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

Day 15: Belfast to Dublin. Return to Dublin where you can enjoy the easy going local hospitality. (B) See Trinity College, Parnell Square & St. Stephen’s Green M Guinness Storehouse visit M Irish dinner & dancing evening

Day 8: West Highlands to Glasgow. Visit historic Stirling before arriving in lively Glasgow. (B)

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

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#GBIRELAND

•

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWUK Start

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

• •

HOW MUCH & WHEN

London

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

London

Finish

Total Cost

London

£ pp*

2016 Oct Nov Dec Dec Dec

Start

London

Finish

London

Total Cost

£ pp*

2017 1525 1485 1485 1559 1559

21 Nov 5 25 ★ Dec 10 9 ★ Dec 24 20 Jan 4 28 ● Jan 12

Jan Jan Feb Mar

6 20 3 3

Jan Feb Feb Mar

21 4 18 18

1559 1445 1445 1445

* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost. Single room supplement of £389 based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 7:00am in London & ends approx. 8:00pm in London. This trip is a combination trip where travellers who have booked the England & Scotland only section return to London on Day 9 & those who have booked the Ireland only section join on Day 9. ● This trip will be in Edinburgh during Hogmanay.

15 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

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

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

★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS

ENGLAND & SCOTLAND 9 DAYS

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

FROM

£825

PP*

£92

P/DAY*

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

IRELAND 8 DAYS FROM

£675

PP*

•

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

£85

P/DAY*

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

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EUROPE WINTER 2016/17 39

Vienna

Paris

EASY PACE Christmas market

Vienna

THE WORD ‘RUSH’ ISN’T IN YOUR VOCAB. AND IT DOESN’T NEED TO BE WHEN YOU ROLL YOUR WAY AROUND EUROPE ON AN EASY PACE TRIP. FOR THE CASUAL CATS WHO KNOW THAT THE GUARANTEE FOR A GOOD TIME IS TIME TO UNWIND. our trips Vienna & Budapest �� p.41 Berlin & Prague �� p.41 Berlin & Prague + Vienna �� p.42 Berlin to Budapest �� p.42

London & Paris �� p.43 London & Paris + Paris Extension �� p.43 London & Paris + Amsterdam �� p.43 London & Paris + Rome �� p.43

INCLUDED

Budapest

• Less time travelling and a minimum of 2-3 nights to completely relax in each destination

• Modern air-conditioned coaches complete with power outlets, on-board WiFi, movies and a killer sound system

• A Trip Manager, Driver and access to Local Guides to ensure you’re wised-up for your winter wander around Europe

• A “room to myself” option for a little extra; and triple-share option to make your budget stretch further

• More inclusions – from the expected icons to the unexpected gems that only your leisurely pace can afford

• Plenty of sleep-ins and a fuel-filled daily breakfast

• An abundance of ME Time to dabble in DIY exploring, enjoy ME Time optionals or just hit the streets in search of some Christmas markets

Contiki.com/easy-pace Stay connected with WiFi at most EasyPace overnights

• Centrally located hotels for a good night’s sleep. Timotel Porte de Clichy (Paris), Ibis Porte de Clichy (Paris), Ibis Praha Old Town (Prague), plus many more...

Hotel

Amsterdam

Places visited Nightstops

EASY PACE

SLOVAKIA

VIENNA 2

Bratislava

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWVB Start

2 BUDAPEST

AUSTRIA

Vienna

HUNGARY

Finish

Budapest

Total Cost

£ pp*

Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec

Start

Vienna

Finish

Budapest

Total Cost

£ pp*

2017

2016

VIENNA & BUDAPEST

SNAPSHOT

HOW MUCH & WHEN

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

495 485 485 485 505 505

Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

2 5 11 20 17 11 25

Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

6 9 15 24 21 15 29

505 505 505 465 465 485 485

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

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

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

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★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING Day 1: Arrive Vienna. Check-in to your hotel after 2:00pm & the afternoon is yours to explore. At 5:30pm, meet your Trip Manager & fellow Contiki travellers for dinner. (RD) Day 2: Vienna. Viennese culture waltzes right up to you as you wander through this picture book city. Spend the day experiencing its wealth of music, cafés, parks, incredible architecture & of course, strudel! You can opt for a taste of the city’s legendary classical music scene� (B) M Mozart & Strauss classical music concert & dinner Day 3: Vienna to Budapest. Hit up three capital cities today! From Vienna to Bratislava, Slovakia & then on to the lively arts, café & music scene of the

For more ways to save see p.15.

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

• •

WINTER 2016/17 CODE: WWBP Finish

Prague

Total Cost

£ pp*

22 29 5 26 10 18 27 30

Start Berlin

Finish

Prague

Total Cost

£ pp*

2017 Oct Nov Nov Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★●Jan ■ Jan

28 4 11 2 16 24 2 5

625 625 609 609 609 639 639 639

Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

5 14 11 5 19

Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

11 20 17 11 25

639 639 595 595 615

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

7 DAYS 2 COUNTRIES FROM £595 £85 PP*

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

ME TIME OPTIONS

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

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

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

Single room supplement of £159 based on the twinshare trip price� P/DAY*

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

SNAPSHOT

HOW MUCH & WHEN

Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec

BERLIN & PRAGUE

INCLUSIONS

#VIENNABUDAPEST

2016

Places visited Nightstops

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

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/ VIENNA-BUDAPEST

Berlin

CZECH REP

3 World Heritage sites visited

Start

Dresden

For travel insurance see p.50.

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

GERMANY

PRAGUE 3

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

•

EASY PACE

4 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

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

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

BERLIN 3

NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

Single room supplement of £125 based on twin-share trip price� Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twinshare trip price�

5 DAYS 3 COUNTRIES FROM £465 PP* £93 P/DAY*

Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twinshare trip price� Trip starts 5:00pm in Berlin & ends approx. 8:00am in Prague�

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

ITINERARY, SIGHTSEEING & PRICING

● Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague.

ME TIME OPTIONS

■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin.

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

★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets.

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

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

• • • •

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

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

•

For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki�com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.50.

2 World Heritage sites visited

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

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

#BERLINPRAGUE

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SNApSHoT

GERMANY

NIGHTS HoTEL ACCoMMoDATIoN

3 PRAGUE

5 World Heritage sites visited

VISIT CoNTIKI.CoM/ BErLIN-VIENNA

#BErLINprAGuEVIENNA

VIENNA 2

BERLIN & PRAGUE + VIENNA

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

• • •

Places visited Nightstops

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

•

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

•

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

•

BERLIN 3 GERMANY

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

ME TIME opTIoNS M Locally guided historical walking tour M Traditional Czech evening M Schnaps Museum visit & tasting M Past & Present Budapest tour See itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more 6 World Heritage sites visited

VISIT CoNTIKI.CoM/ BErLIN-BuDApEST

#BErLINToBuDApEST

Finish

Berlin

Budapest

Total Cost

£ pp*

Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

13 22 19 13 27

799 799 739 739 765

Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec

2 BUDAPEST

22 29 5 26 10 18 27 30

Start Berlin

Finish

Budapest

Total Cost

£ pp*

2017

2016

Bratislava

BERLIN TO BUDAPEST

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

5 14 11 5 19

WINTEr 2016/17 CODE: WWIT

HUNGARY

INCLuDED MEALS

Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

HoW MuCH & WHEN

SLOVAKIA

785 785 765 765 765 799 799 799

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

CZECH REP

AUSTRIA

30 6 13 4 18 26 4 7

Day 9: Depart Vienna. Time to say goodbye as your trip ends after breakfast. (B)

Start

VIENNA 2

2017 Oct Nov Nov Dec ★ Dec ★ Dec ★●Jan ■ Jan

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

Dresden

10 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

Total Cost

£ pp*

the Habsburg palaces, St. Stephen’s Cathedral & the • See State Opera House Scenic drive along the historic ring road in Vienna •

EASY PACE

Kutná Hora

Vienna

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

3 PRAGUE

NIGHTS HoTEL ACCoMMoDATIoN

Finish

Berlin

■ Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin.

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

22 29 5 26 10 18 27 30

Start

travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of £199 based on the twinshare trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twinshare trip price. Trip starts 5:00pm in Berlin & ends approx. 8:00am in Vienna. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague.

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

SNApSHoT

Total Cost

£ pp*

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

9 DAYS 3 CouNTrIES FROM £739 PP* £83 P/DAY*

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

INCLuSIoNS

Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec

AUSTRIA

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

ME TIME opTIoNS

Places visited Nightstops

Vienna

2016

Kutná Hora CZECH REP

INCLuDED MEALS

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

Finish

Berlin

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

WINTEr 2016/17 CODE: WWBV Start

Dresden

8 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation

INCLuSIoNS

HoW MuCH & WHEN

EASY PACE

BERLIN 3

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

1 8 15 6 20 28 6 9

905 905 879 879 879 925 925 925

Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

5 14 11 5 19

Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar

15 24 21 15 29

925 925 855 855 879

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

travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplement of £235 based on the twinshare trip price. Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on twinshare trip price. Trip starts 5:00pm in Berlin & ends approx. 8:00am in Budapest. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague.

Budapest

11 DAYS 5 CouNTrIES FROM £855 PP* £78 P/DAY* VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

ITINErArY, SIGHTSEEING & prICING

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

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

• •

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

Bratislava’s historic old town • Visit St. Martin’s Cathedral, & Michael’s Gate with its • See Baroque tower Day 10: Budapest. Today explore the history of this fascinating city. Later, enjoy an amazing dinner & a river cruise. (B,RD) Sightseeing of Buda, Pest, the Royal Palace, the Chain Bridge & Fisherman’s Bastion

•

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

NORTH SEA

ENGLAND

EASY PACE

2 AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS

LONDON 3

Dover

ENGLISH CHANNEL

Calais

BELGIUM

Valley of the Somme

PARIS 3 Versailles

FRANCE

ITALY

4 World Heritage sites visited 1

Places visited Nightstops Optional end city

3 ROME

LONDON & PARIS

SNApSHoT

7 DAYS 2 CouNTrIES

London

NIGHTS HoTEL ACCoMMoDATIoN

FROM

£715 £103 PP*

P/DAY*

6 nights twin-share hotel accommodation

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

ITINErArY, SIGHTSEEING & prICING

HoW MuCH & WHEN

Day 1: Arrive London. Check-in to your hotel after 2:00pm & the afternoon is yours to explore. At 5:00pm, meet your Trip Manager & fellow Contiki travellers for dinner, then see the city on an included sightseeing tour. (D) Sightseeing tour of London, see Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben & Buckingham Palace Days 2 - 3: London. Get set for a couple of actionpacked days – explore the city’s traditional icons, famous sights & historical landmarks as well as catch a West End musical. There’s free time to shop, explore vibrant neighbourhoods, or perhaps choose to catch a bird’s eye view of it all from the London Eye. (B)(B) 2-day pass for the London Underground Locally guided “Jack the Ripper” tour M London Eye M Tower of London Day 4: London to Paris. Ferry across the English Channel to France. Journey past World War I battlefields & into the glittering “City of Lights.” (B,D) See the White Cliffs of Dover See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées & Notre Dame Cathedral 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 Palace of Versailles & opt in for a cabaret show & dinner. (B)(B) Visit a French perfumery M Cabaret show & three-course dinner

WINTEr 2016/17 CODE: WWGE

•

• • • •

•

#LoNDoNANDpArIS

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

Start

London

Finish

Paris

Total Cost £ pp*

+ PARIS EXTENSION – 9 DAYS FROM

£865

PP*

£97

P/DAY*

Visit contiki.com/london-paris-plus for full details, departure dates & prices. Trip code: WWGP.

LoNDoN & pArIS

+ AMSTERDAM EXTENSION – 9 DAYS FROM

£925

PP*

£103

P/DAY*

Visit contiki.com/london-amsterdam for full details, departure dates & prices. Trip code: WWGA.

LoNDoN & pArIS

+ ROME EXTENSION – 10 DAYS FROM

£1065

PP*

£107

P/DAY*

Visit contiki.com/london-paris-rome for full details, departure dates & prices. Trip code: WWGR.

Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec

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

Finish

Paris

Total Cost £ pp*

2016

LoNDoN & pArIS

Start

London

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

755 755 735 735 735 775 775

Dec 30 ★■ Jan 5

775

2017 Jan Jan Feb Mar

7 21 18 18

Jan Jan Feb Mar

13 27 24 24

775 715 715 735

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

travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.

Single room supplement of £195 based on twin-share trip price. Trip starts 5:00pm in London & ends approx. 8:00am in Paris. ● Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris. ■ Spend New Year’s Eve in London. ★ This trip visits cities during the Christmas markets. For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.50.

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

EXCLuSIVE INCLuSIoNS • Experience a famous West End musical in London • Locally guided “Jack the Ripper” tour • Paris by night tour & entrance to the Eiffel Tower • Guided tour of King Louis XIV’s Palace of Versailles • 300km/h high speed train trip (Amsterdam extension only) Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

•

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Europe WINTER 2016/17 43

Salzburg

Iceland

Hopfgarten

SO MANY RUNS, SO LITTLE TIME - THIS WILL BE YOUR ONLY DILEMMA WHEN HITTING THE SLOPES FOR A WEEK OR TWO IN AUSTRIA’S TYROL. Or if discovering the mystical Northern Lights is more your thing enjoy the cool vibes of Iceland. our trips Iceland �� p.45

Ski Only �� p.47

Ski Plus �� p.47

INCLUDED • Stay toasty in our exclusive Gasthof (guesthouse) in Austria • A Ski Guide, Salzburg day trip and the Contiki Grand Slam all included as part of the package Hopfgarten

• Great rates for ski essentials like lessons and gear hire

Contiki.com/winter-ski Stay connected with WiFi at our Ski overnights

• E xperience the magic of Iceland in winter, think Northern Lights, Blue Lagoon & Golden Circle tour • P lenty of time to choose your own adventure or get involved in our ME Time optionals Hopfgarten

Special Stopovers Hotel

WINTER ICELAND

3 REYKJAVIK

Blue Lagoon

Places visited Nightstops

ICELAND 4 DAYS 1 CouNTrY FROM

£575 £144 PP*

P/DAY*

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

Blue Lagoon

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

HoW MuCH & WHEN

NIGHTS HoTEL ACCoMMoDATIoN

WINTEr 2016/17 CODE: WWIC Start

ITINErArY, SIGHTSEEING & prICING

•

SNApSHoT

Reykjavik

VISIT CONTIKI.COM/DEALS

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

The Northern Lights

Finish

Reykjavik

Total Cost

£ pp*

2016 Oct Nov Dec Dec Dec

27 17 1 15 23

Start

Reykjavik

Finish

Reykjavik

Total Cost

£ pp*

2017 Oct Nov Dec Dec Dec

30 20 4 18 26

605 595 595 615 615

Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar

5 19 9 23 9

Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar

8 22 12 26 12

615 575 575 575 575

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

3 nights single or twin-share hotel accommodation

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

travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.

Single room supplement of £179. Trip starts 6:00pm in Reykjavik & ends approx. 8:00am in Reykjavik. For more ways to save see p.15. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger For travel insurance see p.50.

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

EXCLuSIVE INCLuSIoNS • Enjoy the Blue Lagoon hot springs • Northern Lights adventure with a Local Guide Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with

•

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

VISIT CoNTIKI.CoM/ ICELAND

#CoNTIKIICELAND

Europe WINTER 2016/17 45

SKI

AUSTRIA SkiWelt MAP

GET A SLICE OF MOUNTAIN LIFE THIS WINTER. Hopfgarten in Austria is the perfect place for a dose of ON & OFF PISTE ACTION.

Easy slopes (blue): 134km total length / Moderate slopes (red): 129km total length / Difficult slopes (black): 17km total length Total length of pistes: 280km

VOTED BEST SKI RESORT 2015*

SKI

SKI PLUS

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

skI OR bOaRd aUsTRIa COaCh fROm lONdON

8/15

CODE: C15SWBIT £ pp*

15 Nights (13 days ski) Start Finish London London

NIghTs sPECIal sTOPOVERs

£ pp*

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

2016

8/15 NIghTs 1 COUNTRy PP* P/DAY* FROM £459 £58

sNaPshOT

hOW mUCh & WhEN

Dec 16 Dec 23 Dec 30

Dec 24 Dec 31 Jan 7

505 505 505

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

Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

459 459 459 459 459 459 459 459 459

14 21 28 4 11 18 25 4 11

Dec 16 Dec 23 Dec 30

Dec 31 Jan 7 Jan 14

905 905 905

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

Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

825 825 825 825 825 825 825 825

21 28 4 11 18 25 4 11

7/14

INClUdEd mEals Breakfast daily (B)

INClUsIONs

Note: Ski Plus trips include transfers from London. Trip starts 7:00pm in London on Fridays & ends approx 10:00pm in London on Saturdays. * Important: Prices are per person, quad share & don’t include airfares. Single supp: 1 week add: £285. 2 weeks add: £515. Twin-share supp: 1 week add: £115. 2 weeks add: £205.

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

Half board supp: 5 nights add: £45. 10 nights add: £85. SAVE

BOOK A WINTER EUROPE TRIP AT THE SAME TIME AS A 2-WEEK SKI TRIP & SAVE UP TO £25. SEE P.15.

VIsIT CONTIkI.COm/skI

SKI

SKI ONLY skI OR bOaRd aUsTRIa mEET Us ThERE

7/14 NIghTs 1 COUNTRy PP* P/DAY* FROM £439 £63

sNaPshOT

CODE: CPC7SW

CODE: CP14SW

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

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

2016

Dec 17 Dec 24 Dec 31

Dec 24 Dec 31 Jan 7

485 485 485

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

Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

439 439 439 439 439 439 439 439 439

14 21 28 4 11 18 25 4 11

Dec 17 Dec 24 Dec 31

Dec 31 Jan 7 Jan 14

885 885 885

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

Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar

805 805 805 805 805 805 805 805

21 28 4 11 18 25 4 11

Note: Ski Only trips start in Ski Welt on Saturdays. You need to provide us with your flight & arrival details approx. 21 days before departure to take the Innsbruck Airport transfer. Check-in starts 2:00pm & check-out is at 9:00am. * Important: Prices are per person, quad share & don’t include airfares. Single supp: 1 week add: £285. 2 weeks add: £515. Twin-share supp: 1 week add: £115. 2 weeks add: £205. Half board supp: 5 nights add: £45. 10 nights add: £85. SAVE

TRIP + 2-WEEK SKI TRIP COMBINATION DISCOUNTS APPLY WHEN YOU BOOK A WINTER EUROPE TRIP AT THE SAME TIME AS A SKI TRIP. SAVE UP TO £25 OFF THE COST OF THE SKI TRIP. SEE P.15.

SKI ESSENTIALS

7/14

NIghTs sPECIal sTOPOVERs Twin or quad-share accommodation

7/14

INClUdEd mEals Breakfast daily (B)

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

VIsIT CONTIkI.COm/skI

FEATURES • 77 REFRESHMENT STOPS • 15 CABLE CARS

Number of nights

Ski pass

Equipment hire

Ski & Snowboard lessons

7/8 (6 days ski)

£209

£45

14/15 (13 days ski)

£355

£85

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

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

EUROPE WINTER 2016-17 47

LONDON EXPLORER

FESTIVALS & SHORT STAYS

SHORT STAY

3 OR 5 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM £175 PP*/£59 P/DAY* contiki.com/london-explorer ROYAL NATIONAL: 2 NTS M3LPR, 4 NTS M3LPR IMPERIAL HOTEL: 2 NTS M3LPI, 4 NTSM5LPI

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

LONDON STAY LONGER

SHORT STAY

STAY LONGER AT THE BEGINNING OR END OF YOUR TRIP

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

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

1 COUNTRY FROM £40 PP* contiki.com/STAY-LONGER

HOTEL

HOSTEL

Contiki.com/festivals-short-stays

Christmas in Amsterdam

WiFi at most Festival & Short Stay overnights

SHORT STAY

START & END IN LONDON OR AMSTERDAM

4 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM £275 PP*/£69 P/DAY* contiki.com/amsterdam-christmas Code: WAXM

Christmas in Paris

START & END IN LONDON OR PARIS

4 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM £315 PP*/£79 P/DAY* contiki.com/PARIS-christmas Code: WPXM

SHORT STAY

NEW YEAR in Amsterdam

SHORT STAY

4 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM £305 PP*/£77 P/DAY*

START LONDON OR DUBLIN

contiki.com/paris Code: WPNY

SHORT STAY

CHOOSE TO STAY IN A HOTEL OR HOSTEL

4 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM £495 PP*/£124 P/DAY* contiki.com/dublin Code: WWPH/WWPT

SHORT STAY

4 DAYS - 1 COUNTRY FROM £335 PP*/£84 P/DAY*

contiki.com/amsterdam Code: WANY

ST. Patrick’s Day

NEW YEAR IN PARIS

Hogmanay

START & END IN LONDON OR EDINBURGH

SHORT STAY

4 OR 5 Days - 1 COUNTRY FROM £349 PP*/£88 P/DAY* contiki.com/hogmanay Code: WWHG/WWHO

Europe WINTER 2016/17 49

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

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

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?

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

INCLUDED FLIGHTS

Flights as specified on individual trip itineraries are included as part of the price. As detailed within our Booking Conditions (p.51) under ‘General’, we rely on international conventions regarding air travel and other transportation as specified. Through enrolment and payment for your trip you acknowledge and accept such. Individual electronic tickets may not be issued to you prior to travel due to the group nature of the air/flight booking. In such circumstances you acknowledge that by receipt of any applicable boarding pass and/or by boarding the aircraft you have accepted the airline’s terms & conditions of travel, and the application of all relevant international conventions and applicable national and international law governing air transportation.

INCLUSIONS

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

WHERE WILL I STAY?

HOTELS: Our hotel accommodation is always twin-share, staying in superior tourist class hotels, many of which are centrally located, with great facilities. Twin-share is 2 people sharing, either travelling together or as a same-sex room match. We also offer upgrades to single rooms for a supplement, but please note that on rare occasions the availability of single rooms at some hotels can be limited. We also offer a reduced price triple-share option – either three people travelling together, or as a triple-share same-sex room match. Note: On rare occasions due to reasons outside our control, alternative hotels may be used. Whilst it is always our intention to use hotels of a similar standard & location, no liability can be accepted for any variation of either. HOSTELS: Our hostels are some of the newest & best in Europe. They are maximum-quad share, with private facilities. Our hostels also offer great extras as part of the experience, like bars, entertainment areas, washing facilities & conveniently located in cities. Note: Our Festival trips may feature multi-share accommodation for up to 8 people, and at times may be mixed gender, with shared facilities. SPECIAL STOPOVERS & CABINS: Our Special Stopovers & Contiki Village Cabin accommodation is exclusive to Contiki. Special Stopovers: Special Stopovers are a combination of twin & quad-share depending on the destination, but never more than 4 people sharing. Travellers must also bring their towel. Stopovers are NOT hotels & our travellers are asked to assist with serving meals & washing up, it’s all part of the adventure. All Special Stopovers have hot showers, a bar, WiFi, laundry facilities & in some destinations, pools. As well as our Contiki-only On-site Team. Contiki Village cabins: Contiki Village cabins are located within some of Europe’s best campsites each with private facilities. Travellers must also bring their own towel, and our travellers are asked to assist with serving meals & washing up, it’s all part of the fun. Contiki Village facilities can include pools, WiFi in some locations, clothes washing facilities, and restaurants. As well as our Contiki-only On-site Team.

OTHER: Trains: On some trips, we use trains. On our Egypt trips, two people share a two-berth coachette with shared facilities. On other trips, these details are outlined on the individual itineraries. Overnight ferries: On overnight ferries, trips are provided with allocated seating on deck. SKI & BOARD HOLIDAYS: Both our ski & board packages stay at our Contiki Special Stopover, our Austrian Gasthof. Refer to p.47 for details. FESTIVALS: Some trips offer ‘multi-share’ accomodation. These rooms maybe for up to 8 people with shared facilities & at times may be mixed gender.

QUAD-SHARE ACCOMMODATION

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

TRIPS WITHIN TRIPS

You may notice on some of our trips that we offer shorter trips within a larger itinerary allowing greater choice & flexibility for our travellers as to when they start and for how long they travel. This means some fellow travellers will join and leave during different stages of those trips. Life’s an adventure and one that’s best spent sharing new experiences with new friends. So, if you have the time don’t take a mini break instead choose to see as much of Europe as possible with us. The trips that allow you this extra flexibility are - European Trail (p.24), European Quest (p.28), Great Britain & Ireland (p.39), Iberian Peninsula & Morocco (p.37), Berlin to Budapest (p.42) .

WILL I GET MORE INFORMATION?

Upon receipt of final payment, your trip documentation will be released 21 days prior to your departure. Make sure you visit contiki.com for our travellers guide. It’s packed full of essential info for your holiday. You’ll also receive a comprehensive day-by-day itinerary including full details & costs of all optional activities available on your trip.

HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED?

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

ME TIME OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

WHEN DO I CHOOSE? Optionals are arranged & paid for on trip. By leaving the final decisions until then you can choose at the same time as your new friends. You’ll get great value as we get you great rates & your Trip Manager can offer personal advice. Some activities are seasonal & weather dependent as well. HOW DO I PAY? Payment for your ME Time optionals is made direct to your Trip Manager on your trip. You can choose to pay in cash (local currency) or by credit or debit card as long as they have a PIN attached. Using a credit or debit card is convenient, and can save you money on withdrawal fees & poor exchange rates! You can pay using most credit & debit cards like Visa, Mastercard & AMEX. Note: It’s a good idea to let your bank know you’re travelling & check if there is a daily transaction limit, so you always have access to money when you need it. Note: In a few destinations we cannot accept credit card payment, like the UK & Russia. Ask your Trip Manager for details when you start your trip.

PAST TRAVELLER 5% DISCOUNT

We’re head over heels for our Contiki travellers, particularly those that love us so much they come back for more. That’s why when you travel with us; we’ll offer you a 5% discount on the land portion of your trips from then on. And we’ve even wrestled our TTC sister brands (found here - ttc.com) into offering the same. Here’s what you need to know: • You must have returned and finished your first Contiki trip before you can cash in on your 5% discount on your next adventure

• Past traveller discounts can be applied to trips of 7 days or longer only • If you’re buying more than one trip back to back, the 5% discount will apply to the most expensive trip • We’re going to need a deposit before the discount can be applied to the booking • You can’t use it on pre & post-trip accommodation rates & other selected products (because we offer great prices for our travellers on these already) • Once you’re a past passenger, you’re eligible for a 5% discount every 6 months so you can keep going with Contiki • The discount applies to brochured prices only & cannot be combined with any non-brochured special market promotions Sound good to you crazy Contiki lovers?

On trips with included flights as part of the itinerary, your luggage should not exceed the weight restrictions imposed by airlines. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred for overweight luggage. You are responsible for carrying your own luggage. Luggage is at the owners risk and insurance is strongly recommended.

BROCHURE AUTHENTICITY

SCHENGEN VISAS

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

NO COMPULSORY TIPPING REWARD ONLY EXCELLENCE!

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

BOOKING SECURITY

Contiki has been running trips for young people since 1962. It is a matter of law that tour operators must fully protect their clients’ funds under regulations specified by the European Community Package Travel Directive. We confirm that Contiki is fully complying with the law, therefore your monies are fully protected. Contiki Holidays Limited is a member of the Association of British Travel Agents under membership number Y1792. ABTA & ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel & assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct & the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ. Tel: 020 3117 0500 or www. abta.com. Contiki Holidays also holds a current ATOL Licence No. 10144. When you buy an ATOL protected air holiday package and/or flights from Contiki Holidays Limited you will receive a Confirmation Invoice from us (or via our authorised agent through which you booked) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.caa. co.uk. Not all holiday or travel services offered and sold by us will be protected by the ATOL scheme. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. Only bookings from countries subject to the EC Package Travel Directive will receive financial protection from ABTA and the CAA.

MANAGE YOUR BOOKING

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

HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING?

Luggage allowance per person is 1 × 20 kg/44lbs bag and 1 x small carry on hand/day bag (roughly 5 kg/12lb) bag. The size restriction of you main luggage is 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29” × 20” × 10”). Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger or heavier luggage. If you are traveling on the European Trail, European Quest or a High Energy trip, you’ll need a towel. On Ski Austria trips starting in London you can bring one pair of boots & skis or a snowboard to be placed under the coach. If your trip starts in London you have the option of storing your excess luggage the day or evening before the trip departs. The Contiki Basement offers luggage storage as does the Royal National Hotel (for hotel guests only) for a nominal fee.

DO I NEED VISAS?

Please read carefully. Depending on your nationality, you may require visas to enter certain countries included in your trip. You are fully responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your trip. Contiki is not legally permitted to knowingly allow anybody who does not have a valid visa to join a trip. Consult your travel agent to determine which visas you require & how to obtain them. The majority of our trips travel in countries that are covered by the Schengen Agreement which relates to visas. Citizens of many countries – eg. Australia, United States, Canada, New Zealand – can travel in the Schengen area without a visa. If you require a visa to enter the Schengen area you only need to obtain one visa which will allow you to travel in all Schengen countries. Schengen visas can be issued for single entry or multiple entries. If your trip travels outside of the Schengen area at any point you will require a multiple entry visa. The trips that require multiple entry Schengen visas are listed below: Spanish Spree, Iberian Peninsula & Morocco and Spain, Portugal & Morocco.

VISAS FOR NON-SCHENGEN COUNTRIES

Some of our trips also visit countries that are not covered by the Schengen Agreement. You may require visas for countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Egypt, Russia, Belarus & Turkey. Depending on your nationality it may be possible to obtain visas for Egypt upon arrival – you should check before you depart for your trip. IMPORTANT 1. Visas can take up to six weeks & a fee is normally charged. 2. Failure to obtain all necessary visas could cause you to miss part of your trip & will result in you incurring considerable expense & inconvenience. 3. It is better to apply for all visas through your travel agent before you leave home. Your travel agent will contact Contiki for full details. 4. Contiki will provide you with visa contacts from our London base at the Royal National Hotel, if necessary.

DO I NEED VACCINATIONS?

At the time this brochure went to press (April, 2016), no vaccinations were necessary. However, it is wise to check up-to-date information with your travel agent prior to departure. Don’t forget to bring with you any medication that you may require en route, such as antihistamines, antibiotics.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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

COMPULSORY TRAVEL INSURANCE

Cancellation, unexpected medical expenses, injuries, theft, lost luggage or money can significantly disrupt your holiday. It is compulsory that you take out comprehensive travel insurance before you travel. Contiki has the right to refuse travellers without the required insurance cover to join our trips. Your insurance must cover personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and evacuation expenses. We strongly recommend your insurance also covers cancellation, personal liability and loss of personal property. If you intend to participate in adventure sports and activities when travelling then please ensure your policy covers such. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities.

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS

Photos Courtesy of © Sheena Rosentreter p.44 & p.45 Iceland & Northern Lights. Photos Courtesy of © Kyle Kuiper p.38 The Great Pyramid of Giza. Photos Courtesy of © Glenn Kelly p.46-47 Snowboarding & Skiing.

booking conditions Once Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made between Contiki & you upon the terms & conditions set out below. The following Booking Conditions, have to the extent possible, been based on the UK interpretation of the European Community Package Travel Directive.

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 made between you and Contiki Holidays Limited (Registered in Guernsey No. 50681 (Contiki)) only upon your booking being confirmed and accepted by us and our communication thereof to you or your travel agent. 2. YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION Contiki are a member of ABTA and hold ATOL Number 10144 issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, which provide for your protection in the event of our insolvency. Only bookings from countries subject to the EC Package Travel Directive will receive financial protection from ABTA & CAA. Many of the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. But ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed in this brochure. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. Please see our booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme. Any monies paid to us for non-licensable products (accommodation and packages which do not include flight elements) are protected by means of a bond held by us with ABTA. This means that if, in the unlikely event of our insolvency, the accommodation or package cannot be provided, the client will receive their money back or, if their stay has started, arrangements will be made for them to be able to continue as planned. 3. PRICE GUARANTEE Prices in this brochure are based on costs and exchange rates as of 10th February, 2016. No surcharge in respect of costs or currency fluctuations will be made within 30 days of the commencement of the land content of any holiday or once payment of the deposit of your land trip has been received. The price of your travel arrangements can be varied due to changes in transportation costs such as fuel, scheduled airfares and any other airline cost changes which are part of the contract between airlines (and their agents) and the trip operator or organiser. The price of your travel arrangements can also be varied due to government action such as changes in VAT or any other government imposed changes and currency changes in relation to an exchange rate variation. In the case of any small variation, an amount equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes any amendment charges, will be absorbed or retained. For larger variations this 2% will still be absorbed for increases but not retained from refunds. Should the price of your holiday go down, by more than 2% of your holiday cost, then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. In either case there will be an administration charge of £1.00 per person together with an amount to cover agents’ commission. If this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your travel arrangements, you may cancel your travel arrangements and receive a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on your final invoice. Whether you cancel or not you will also be entitled, on the terms set out in respect of major changes in clause 4.3 below, to accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements from us if we are able to do so. 4. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY 4.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel your booking in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. 4.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we will give you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, and where available, offer you a comparable alternative. Where cancellation is necessary, a minimum period of 45 days notice will be given by us unless the circumstances leading to the cancellation were beyond our reasonable control. 4.3 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. 4.4 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. 4.5 Contiki is not responsible for the cost of any other travel arrangements affected due to cancellation or the rescheduling of any holiday. 5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 5.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print (April, 2016) but we cannot guarantee that any item or amenity mentioned will be available especially where we have no direct control over it. 5.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, to select accommodation, sightseeing trips and transportation to give you good value for money. 5.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve trip itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations. 6. LIABILITY 6.1 When you buy a flight inclusive holiday, all monies you pay to the travel agent are held by them on behalf and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust at all times. This is subject to the agent’s obligation to pay it to us for so long as we do not fail. In the event of failure, any money held at that time by the agent, or subsequently accepted from you by them, is and continues to be held on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without any obligation to pay that money to us.

Full payment for International flights (excluding those which are included in and not in addition to your chosen holiday) must be remitted at time of booking or within 7 days depending on the airlines ticketing deadline and is non-refundable, non-transferable and non-changeable. When you buy a holiday not including a flight, all monies you pay to the travel agent are held by them on our behalf at all times. 6.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account any interest earned on such monies. 6.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel agent or otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or full payment, may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit, in respect of the services to be provided and/or fees payable under your selected holiday. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your holiday shall be deemed to be an authorisation for disbursement thereof as aforesaid.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY 1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit of £60, per person per trip must be submitted to Contiki within 7 days in respect of that holiday. If a booking is made within 45 days of departure from your home country full payment is due at time of booking creation. 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 £60 per person, per trip, which must be within 7 days of booking or the reservation will automatically be cancelled. 1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a request basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special meal requests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability if clients’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled. 2. PAYING THE BALANCE 2.1 Important: Contiki does not charge any additional fees for using a credit card to pay for our trips. 2.2 The balance of the holiday price must be paid by no later than 45 days prior to the scheduled holiday departure date from your home country. This date will be stated on the confirmation issued to you/your agent by Contiki. When making multi-trip bookings, full payment is due no later than 45 days prior to the scheduled departure date of the first departing trip. 2.3 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. 2.4 Tickets and other documents will not be forwarded until full payment has been received by us. 2.5 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of your departure from your home country, the full cost of the holiday will be payable immediately on booking and we reserve the right to provide all travel documents via email. 2.6 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 FlexDeposit : We know that travel plans can change. If you need to cancel for any reason, your deposit will remain secure until you’re ready to use it. Or if you can’t go, your deposit value is also transferable, so you can gift your deposit at no extra cost. The value of the original deposit can be used as credit towards booking a new trip. The original deposit refers to tour deposit only and excludes any additional deposits such as Inca Trail, or flights. Any discounts already refunded are not applicable. The FlexDeposit will be applied as a discount on the final payment of your new trip. The amount allowed to be redeemed is equal to the original deposit amount paid. In the case of multiple deposits due to back to back trips, only one deposit amount can be credited per trip, they cannot be combined. However multiple trips can be booked using multiple FlexDeposits. Valid on all Contiki trips 7 days or longer. Credit is valid until the client turns 36. i.e fitting within Contiki’s age limit as per Contiki’s booking conditions. After turning 36 years of age, the FlexDeposit can be used with one of our sister brands, get inspired here www.ttc.com/brands/. Credit can also be gifted to family or friends. To gift to family or friend the customer must email confirmation to Contiki stating the nominated name. Gifting only valid within 5 calendar years of the original booking. (eg cancelled in 2014, valid on trips up to end of 2019). FlexDeposit is not valid on existing bookings. FlexDeposit has no cash value and is non-refundable. 3.2 Your deposit is non-refundable upon cancellation by you. 3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows: PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE More than 45 days notice:...........................................................Deposit is forfeited 45-22 days........................................................................................25% of trip fare 21-8 days:.........................................................................................30% of trip fare 7-1 days:...........................................................................................50% of trip fare Day of departure:........................................................................... 100% of trip fare Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the 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. Extra night accomodations that are cancelled within 14 days of booked date will incur a 100% cancellation fee, outside 14 days the following fees will be charged: 45-22 days.........................................................................................................25% 21-15 days.........................................................................................................30% All cancellation policies valid as at 1st April, 2016 and are subject to change. Final policy will be confirmed at time of booking. 3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to and after your trip booking, such as pre and post accommodation and transfers, that are cancelled within 14 days of the trip departure incur a 100% cancellation fee. 3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent. 4. INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE ARRANGEMENTS These cancellation/amendment charges apply for airline arrangements made by Contiki: Before airline ticket is issued: £30 per person fee After airline ticket is issued: £45 per person fee in addition to any airline-imposed penalties, which may be up to the full value of the ticket 5. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING 5.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish to change to an alternate departure date of any available trip, you may do so subject to availability. 5.2 If the change is requested 45 days before the original trip departure no fee will be charged. 5.3 A change of booking within 45 days of original trip departure will be treated as a cancellation and normal cancellation fees will apply (as detailed in section 3). However trip deposits can be used as credit to a new trip, see FlexDeposit. 5.4 The new departure price would not be eligible for early payment discounts (EPD) if within 45 days before departure 5.5 A name change to a different person will be treated as a cancellation. 5.6 A fee will be charged for any alteration to airline arrangements made by Contiki as per clause 3

6. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS 6.1 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. 6.2 Contiki’s holidays are specifically planned for those in the 18 through 35 age group. Consequently the facilities and activities on a Contiki holiday are not appropriate to persons outside this age bracket. If you have a question regarding the age groups, you are welcome to discuss this with a Contiki staff member. 6.3 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. The Company does not provide personal devices (such as wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature (such as pushing a wheelchair or assistance in eating, toileting or dressing). 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 .The Company does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical attention will be provided by a local facility at the passenger’s expense. The Company is not responsible or liable for any losses or costs incurred as a result of medical services obtained while on trip, or for the quality of the care or services received. 6.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs to/from the point of commencement/conclusion of the holiday. 6.5.1 There may be times when the Contiki Representative has to make a decision in your best interests or the best interests of their group. You agree to comply with the authority and decisions of the appointed Contiki Representative and the laws of the country in which you are travelling. If you do not so comply or if, in the Contiki Representative’s opinion, you are not compatible with the general enjoyment and well being of other members on the holiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, we reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the holiday. We do not tolerate the possession or carriage of illegal or restricted substances (drugs). Furthermore, you agree that your fellow travellers and any Contiki Representative have 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 such event, you will be responsible for your own repatriation and related costs and have no claims against us. 6.5.2 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result of damage or excess cleaning fees related to your accommodation. You are advised to immediately report any pre-existing damage in your room to hotel staff and/or a Contiki Trip Manager as soon as it is discovered. 6.5.3 The Company may, in its sole discretion, decline the booking of any passenger or remove any passenger who cannot comply or refuses to comply with the Company’s terms and conditions. The Company is not responsible for any costs incurred in the event a passenger is removed from a trip. Passengers agree not to hold the Company or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these terms and conditions. 6.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or service providers, agents or cooperating organisations shall be liable for any illness, injury or death nor any loss, 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. 6.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas, permits and certificates required for your selected holiday before your departure as well as any necessary vaccinations and to comply with all applicable laws. Contiki is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of failing to obtain necessary visas. Any costs whatsoever regarding obtaining, replacing or changing visas whilst on trip (including accommodation, meals, flights and transfers incurred due to associated delays) are at your own expense. 6.8 You agree that our Contiki 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. 6.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the holiday, you should inform the Contiki Representative during the course of the holiday and if the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soon as is reasonably possible after the holiday but within 42 days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated. If you do not write within 42 days, your rights under this contract may be affected. 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. 6.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect hereof shall be subject to Guernsey Law, unless we agree otherwise in writing. 6.10.2 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. 6.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs, including but not limited to, attorney/client costs. 7. COMPULSORY INSURANCE Travel insurance is compulsory on our trips, visit contiki.com/insurance for more info. It is compulsory that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and evacuation expenses before you travel on a Contiki holiday. We strongly recommend your insurance also covers cancellation, personal liability and loss of personal property. Please check that the insurance covers all of the activities that you are going to be participating in. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities. This should be arranged at the time of payment of the deposit and will, in certain circumstances, cover you against loss of deposit or cancellation fees from the date of confirmation of your booking, as shown in the insurance policy. Contiki cannot be held responsible for your failure to take out appropriate insurance. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages and remedies which may be brought against us in respect of your participation in the holiday. 8. 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 trip. 9. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICE: Airfares to and from your holiday destination (unless you have booked a trip and fly package), airport taxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to Trip Managers, Trip Drivers, & Local Guides items of a personal nature, excess baggage and ME Time options. 10. 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.

11. LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS Luggage is restricted to one reasonable sized, non-expanding suitcase size up to 29” x 20” x 10” (73cm x 50cm x 25cm) and the maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs.) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the coach with you. No metal frame backpacks are allowed. Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on trip.

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 conventions, national and international law, which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol & Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road & the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage & delay to passengers & luggage. Enrolment in & payment for a trip shall constitute agreement & acceptance by the passenger of the terms & conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company. 1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own aircraft, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers, hoteliers and other service providers are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by those carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers. Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss or damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss as a result of such actions or as a result of any act or omission of any such third-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance in helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also note that Contiki cannot be held responsible for the failure of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for handicapped clients (see also 6.3 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. ARBITRATION Disputes arising out of, or in connection with, this contract which cannot be amicably settled, may be referred to arbitration, if the customer so wishes, under a special scheme arranged by the Association of British Travel Agents, and administered independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the customer in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on request or can be obtained from the ABTA website (www. abta.com). The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims, which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. The scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,500 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element. The application for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators within eighteen months of the date of return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the Scheme may still be available if the company agrees, but the ABTA code does not require such agreement. 3. VALIDITY The programmes advertised in this brochure are valid from October 2016 to March 2017. 4. OPERATING COMPANIES Contiki Holidays Ltd, Travel House, Rue du Manoir, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY1 2JH, with the exception of the Great Britain & Ireland trips described on p.39, the 3 & 5 day London Explorer packages, Hogmanay & St. Patrick’s Day trips described on p.48-49 all of which are operated by Contiki Travel (UK) Ltd. 5. CONTIKI IS REPRESENTED IN: Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and USA. Contiki is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd, Guernsey. IMPORTANT NOTICE: ABTA statement: Contiki Holidays Ltd and Contiki Travel (UK) are members of ABTA under the following membership numbers: Contiki Holidays Y1792; Contiki Travel (UK) V0438. ABTA and ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist when things don’t go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For more information on ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ, tel 020 3117 0500 www.abta.com DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT Please be assured that we have measures in place to protect the personal booking information held by us. This information will be passed on to the principal and to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements. The information may also be provided to public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Certain information may also be passed on to security or credit checking companies. If you travel outside the European Economic Area, controls on data protection may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. We will only pass your information on to persons responsible for your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities, or dietary/religious requirements. (If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we will be unable to provide your booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons.). Where the data might be passed on for marketing purposes, you have the right to opt out of future marketing. You also have a right of access to data held which can be obtained by writing to Contiki Holidays Ltd, Travel House, Rue du Manoir, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY1 2JH. FURTHER ADVICE For further advice please visit - www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo or call the ABTA Information Line Tel: 020 3117 0500 (calls are charged at local rate) This brochure was published in April 2016 and supersedes any other current brochure in the market.

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