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08/09<br />
Europe<br />
winter tours<br />
+ ski & snowboarding
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Welcome to Winter in Europe!<br />
Winter is a whole different experience in Europe – it’s totally magical!<br />
There are less crowds, it’s great value, and you can enjoy yourself at a more<br />
relaxed pace – getting to know the ‘real’ Europe and it’s locals.<br />
SKI AUSTRIA<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> also offers packages to ski or board at Hopfgarten, a traditional<br />
European village located in the heart of the Austrian Tyrol Mountains. It<br />
doesn’t matter if you are a beginner, advanced,<br />
or somewhere in between, there’s non-stop<br />
downhill fun all day and cosy après ski<br />
Loch Ness<br />
atmosphere in <strong>Contiki</strong>’s exclusive Chalet<br />
SCOTLAND<br />
accommodation every night.<br />
WHY CHOOSE CONTIKI<br />
Ring of<br />
Kerry<br />
CONTENTS<br />
CONTENTS<br />
Galway<br />
Dublin<br />
S.IRELAND<br />
PORTUGAL<br />
N.IRELAND<br />
Blarney<br />
Seville<br />
Glasgow<br />
SPAIN<br />
Liverpool<br />
WALES ENGLAND<br />
Madrid<br />
Cordoba<br />
Granada<br />
Costa del Sol<br />
Gibraltar<br />
Why Travel <strong>Contiki</strong>? 3<br />
Choosing Your Trip 4<br />
Free Time & Optional Extras 5<br />
Make A Difference 6<br />
contiki.com 7<br />
Juicy Deals 8<br />
Check Out London 9<br />
The Basement 9<br />
Where You Stay 10<br />
Stay Longer 11<br />
THE HOLIDAYS WE OFFER<br />
Multi-Country Europe: Duration Page<br />
European Magic 11 Days 12-13<br />
European Discovery 14 Days 14-15<br />
European Encounter 18 Days 16-17<br />
European Inspiration 21 Days 18-19<br />
European Vista 23 Days 20-21<br />
Winter Wanderer 26 Days 22-23<br />
Edinburgh<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
Oxford<br />
London<br />
Amsterdam<br />
GERMANY<br />
Berlin POLAND<br />
Dover<br />
Dresden<br />
English Channel<br />
Calais<br />
Rhine Valley<br />
BELGIUM<br />
Heidelberg Prague<br />
Seine<br />
Paris<br />
Rhine<br />
Munich<br />
Danube<br />
CZECH REP.<br />
SLOVAKIA<br />
Vienna<br />
Bratislava<br />
Loire<br />
Lucerne<br />
Liechtenstein<br />
SWITZ<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
Tyrol<br />
Budapest<br />
HUNGARY<br />
Danube<br />
Lyon<br />
Verona SLOVENIA<br />
FRANCE<br />
Milan<br />
Po Venice<br />
Rhone Cinque<br />
Avignon<br />
Terre<br />
Monaco<br />
Pisa<br />
Florence<br />
Valencia<br />
York<br />
Barcelona<br />
French<br />
Riviera<br />
Mediterranean Sea<br />
Elbe<br />
EGYPT<br />
ITALY<br />
Vatican<br />
City<br />
Lake Nassar<br />
Rome<br />
Baltic Sea<br />
Pompeii<br />
Sorrento<br />
Isle of<br />
Capri<br />
Regional Europe: Duration Page<br />
London & Paris 8 or 10 Days 24/25<br />
London, Paris + Amsterdam 10 Days 25<br />
London, Paris + Rome 11 Days 25<br />
Berlin to Budapest 12 Days 26<br />
Berlin, Prague + Vienna 10 Days 27<br />
Berlin & Prague 8 Days 27<br />
Vienna & Budapest 6 Days 27<br />
Great Britain 10 Days 28<br />
Italian Espresso 9 Days 29<br />
Simply Italy 13 Days 30-31<br />
Mediterranean Highlights 14 Days 32-33<br />
Spanish Spree 13 Days 34<br />
Egypt & the Nile 9 Days 35<br />
Ski Austria Hopfgarten 7/14 Days 36<br />
HOW TO BOOK<br />
Departure Points & Questions and Answers 37-38<br />
Booking Conditions 39<br />
How to Book, Group Bookings, Special Groups 40<br />
Giza<br />
The Nile<br />
Luxor<br />
Aswan<br />
Cairo
Why Choose <strong>Contiki</strong>?<br />
We don’t just offer a destination, we deliver an experience!<br />
Our reputation<br />
Every year, young travellers from across the globe choose to holiday with<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> for the experience of a lifetime – discovering far off places and<br />
exotic cultures. For over 46 years, these young travellers have trusted us to<br />
show them the world and we’re still going strong.<br />
Everyone’s 18-35<br />
Are you ready to live it up and meet other young, like-minded travellers<br />
from across the globe? On <strong>Contiki</strong> everyone’s 18 to 35 so there are always<br />
fun and interesting people to hang-out with if you want to. It doesn’t matter<br />
if you’re a solo or tandem traveller – clear your address book because it’s<br />
going to be full by the time you get home.<br />
Great staff and superb transport<br />
Our young, professional staff are the dependable, knowledgeable travel<br />
partners you don’t want to leave home without. Kick back and enjoy<br />
the ultimate road trip in the most modern fleet of comfortable airconditioned<br />
vehicles.<br />
Hassle free and easy<br />
Don’t waste time trying to find the next place to stay or how to get there,<br />
with <strong>Contiki</strong> you can relax, enjoy more and let our expert staff show you<br />
their secrets to a hassle free holiday. And forget busy train stations and<br />
overcrowded public buses, you can chill out and enjoy the ride on one of<br />
our modern, comfortable coaches.<br />
Freedom and flexibility<br />
Want to travel with a dynamic group, but also have the opportunity to do<br />
your own thing? No problems, we’ve struck a perfect balance that gives<br />
you plenty of free-time to do whatever you want.<br />
Fun and immerse yourself in different cultures<br />
The fun of travelling is meeting new people, seeing new places and<br />
experiencing new cultures. Our trips are designed to let you<br />
explore the culture, enjoy the food, view the sights, experience<br />
the traditions and mix with the locals.<br />
With <strong>Contiki</strong> you won’t break the bank<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong>’s travel packages are stuffed full of value, which means you’ll have a<br />
lot more left over for life’s little luxuries like shopping, dining and extra<br />
sightseeing. A lot cheaper than doing it yourself, we make quality travel<br />
affordable, plus you get to pay for it in your own currency so you know what<br />
it’s going to cost. Compare us with the price of doing it on your own to see<br />
our unbeatable value.<br />
No worries<br />
When you book a <strong>Contiki</strong> tour you have the<br />
security of booking through a company<br />
that’s not only a Bonded Member of many<br />
Tour Operator Associations around the<br />
world, but also has a worldwide reputation<br />
for reliability and high quality standards.<br />
The <strong>Contiki</strong><br />
Menu<br />
See what<br />
others think!<br />
See what our past passengers<br />
say about their experience on our<br />
message boards<br />
www.contiki.com/forums<br />
Trying new food and letting<br />
your tummy take over is<br />
half the fun of visiting a<br />
new country.<br />
No trip would be complete<br />
without sampling at least a few<br />
of the local delicacies like<br />
escargot in Paris, goulash in<br />
Hungary and fondue in Switzerland.<br />
And with a virtual, all-you-can-eat smorgasbord of scrumptious international<br />
cuisine, we promise Europe’s kitchens and street vendors will leave you<br />
begging for more.<br />
Providing breakfast and many dinners, we’ll make sure you get your fill of<br />
fresh, seasonal produce but still give you the opportunity to indulge in<br />
mouthwatering meals at local eateries in your free time.<br />
Mix it up with our special optional dinners and free evenings, so you can tuck<br />
into a Tuscan feast or wash down a spicy paella with a glass of sangria in<br />
Spain – there’s a huge variety to choose from.<br />
Some tour operators include lunch. We have the experience to know that this<br />
doesn’t work. You’ve told us you prefer being out and about, sampling the<br />
local delights as well as maximising your free time and enjoyment, rather than<br />
scrambling back for a communal lunch. So we’ve listened and are happy to<br />
leave lunch to you.<br />
Please Note: If you have any special dietary requests please make these known at the time of<br />
booking. Although we’ll bend over backwards to make sure it happens, standards can sometimes<br />
vary from place to place. Unfortunately we can’t be held responsible for local meals that don’t<br />
meet your exact requirements. It’s all part of the adventure!<br />
For more information refer to: www.contiki.com/contikiexperience<br />
Charging on the go!<br />
We’ve fitted the vast majority of our coaches (excluding<br />
regional tours of Italy, Spain & Egypt) with charging<br />
units to make sure you never have a dead battery again!<br />
iPods, MP3 players, whatever you’ve got, you can<br />
charge it onboard, just don’t forget to bring your Europe<br />
and UK plug adaptors.<br />
There are also plenty of internet cafes all across Europe to make sure<br />
you stay connected on the road.<br />
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Europe in Winter<br />
We don’t hibernate during winter and neither<br />
should you, so pack your warm winter woollies<br />
and discover a magical, snow-covered Europe on<br />
one of our many great-value winter itineraries.<br />
Choose from 2 trip types<br />
in Winter with <strong>Contiki</strong><br />
Multi-Country trips<br />
If you’ve got the time, we’ve got the itinerary - don’t settle for visiting<br />
just one country or only a handful of cities when you can experience<br />
the very best of Europe on one of our go-anywhere, see-everything<br />
Multi-country trips.<br />
Multi-country trips generally start in London. From Spain to Austria,<br />
Italy to France and everything in between – discover the amazing<br />
country-to-country differences with these far-reaching trips. Visiting<br />
hundreds of must-see destinations in many diverse and captivating<br />
countries, you’ll definitely also have free-time to explore the natural<br />
beauty and famous icons of each city.<br />
Visit contiki.com/multi-country for more.<br />
Christmas market<br />
- Berlin<br />
Top 5 reasons to travel<br />
this Winter!<br />
1. Airfares are cheaper in the off-season - up to 50% off! Spend<br />
a little less to get there, but enjoy a little more when you do.<br />
2.Fewer crowds means less time waiting in queues.<br />
3.Have fun in the snow, skiing and snowboarding, and the après<br />
ski in Europe is truly unique.<br />
4.Stop dreaming of a White Christmas…and experience one!<br />
5.Cultural events come alive in winter plus there’s the<br />
Christmas markets, festivals and carnivals.<br />
In-Depth Regional trips<br />
It’s all about focus! If you’re fascinated by a particular country or area – cure<br />
your curiosity with one of our In-depth Regional trips. They’re also perfect if<br />
you’re short on time. Take your time to unlock a country’s best kept secrets,<br />
cultures and customs - venture off the beaten track, see how the locals live<br />
and discover where they eat and shop.<br />
In-depth Regional trips give you extra freedom to explore some of the most<br />
fantastic of Europe’s cities and countries. You'll have 3 nights in many cities,<br />
allowing you an extra day to explore the city further.<br />
Starting and ending in many major European cities, you’ll be able to make big<br />
savings on your flights. There are loads of low cost airlines to take you from<br />
city to city and make the most of your time.<br />
Visit contiki.com/regional for more.<br />
More London<br />
Anyone?<br />
For the tours that start or end in London,<br />
it’s a great place to hang out a little longer<br />
– with a buzzing local scene and loads<br />
of amazing icons to visit.<br />
Our Check Out London packages are<br />
highlighted on page 9.<br />
Celebrate<br />
New Years!<br />
Check the date chart on<br />
each itinerary to see<br />
where you could be<br />
celebrating New Year’s<br />
Eve this year!
Your Free Time<br />
Here’s just a taste of what<br />
you can get up to<br />
We know everyone is different, so in your free time you’ll have a choice to<br />
enhance your itinerary with <strong>Contiki</strong>’s ‘Optional Activities and Evenings Out’.<br />
Based on what our past travellers have asked for, they’re called Optionals as<br />
you have a choice to opt in or opt out and do exactly as you wish.<br />
Our exciting optional activities are the stuff memories are made of and<br />
will instantly transform your fantastic European holiday into an<br />
unforgettable experience.<br />
There’s something for everyone, our extras blend culture and adventure and<br />
include everything from a Spanish flamenco show, to a gondola ride in Venice<br />
or even a cabaret show in Paris.<br />
You’ll be amazed how much free-time you’ll have with <strong>Contiki</strong> - we’ve found<br />
the perfect mix of sightseeing and free time, allowing you the flexibility to<br />
create your trip of a lifetime.<br />
And because the choice is yours - do as much, or as little as you like.<br />
What’s on offer and how much does it cost?<br />
When do I choose and how do I pay?<br />
Optionals are arranged and paid for on tour, not beforehand. By leaving<br />
the final decisions until then, you'll have the following benefits:<br />
You’ll be able to choose what interests you, at the same time as your<br />
new friends.<br />
You'll get great value, as we’ve negotiated the best rates for each Optional.<br />
An experienced Tour Manager who'll offer you personal advice as well as<br />
take care of all the arrangements.<br />
Some activities are seasonal whilst others are weather dependent.<br />
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ<br />
Some of these activities involve outdoor adventure and can be physically demanding, so<br />
there’s always an element of risk. You should make your own decisions about these activities<br />
and only participate in activities that you feel comfortable you can handle. It’s also a good idea<br />
to check that your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities.<br />
Here’s some of the activities on offer<br />
Fun dinners in Monaco,<br />
Schnaps Museum & Tasting in Vienna<br />
On each itinerary page, you'll find a 'FREE TIME' box with a sample of the Barcelona, Florence, Amsterdam Concert in Vienna<br />
Optional Activities offered on tour. So you know about them in advance and to<br />
help you budget, a complete list is available on our website - go to<br />
www.contiki.com/europe - click on the tour you're interested in, then click on<br />
Paris Cabaret Show<br />
Spanish Flamenco Show<br />
Rhine Valley Wine Tasting<br />
Guided tour of Pompeii<br />
the 'Optional Excursions' button. There you'll find descriptions of each<br />
Guided tour of Ancient &<br />
Amsterdam Canal Cruise<br />
Optional Activity, prices and some additional web links.<br />
Imperial Rome<br />
For further information refer to:<br />
A complete Optional list with pricing will also come with your final documents. Gondola Ride in Venice<br />
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So deciding on tour, rather than before, makes sense. This will make your<br />
holiday hassle-free, better value and more enjoyable, ensuring greater fun,<br />
bigger laughs and better stories. Payment will be made on tour and can be made<br />
by cash (Euro, Swiss Franc or US$) only.<br />
Gondola Ride - Venice<br />
Rome tour Flamenco show Schnaps Museum Dinner in Florence<br />
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Make a Difference<br />
Travelling with <strong>Contiki</strong> is an adventure – new places, amazing people and what’s<br />
even better is that we can do our bit to protect the planet along the way so that<br />
those who follow will also have plenty to enjoy.<br />
Our Conservation Foundation<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> has made a significant commitment to the environment by being a part of establishing The Leading<br />
Travel Companies Conservation Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that helps people and places in<br />
need. Our group of companies is donating US$1 million per year to fund much-needed conservation,<br />
community and sustainable tourism projects that will help create and sustain a better world.<br />
The Foundation’s panel of expert sustainable tourism and conservation advisors, will help select a number of<br />
projects annually to ensure every single dollar goes to projects that will truly make a difference. Visit<br />
contiki.com/responsibletravel for more information on our Foundation.<br />
We’re a greener way to travel<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong>’s coaches are one of the most environmentally friendly ways to travel so you can breathe easy that your<br />
footprint will be a little lighter too. <strong>Contiki</strong>’s coaches are among the best in Europe and by continually updating<br />
our fleet we ensure that not only do you travel in style but that our engines are fuel efficient & environmentally<br />
friendly too. You’ll be happy to know coach travel emits less carbon emissions and other harmful greenhouse<br />
gases per passenger than most other forms of transport including cars or trains. Check out the facts…<br />
CO2 emissions in kilograms per passenger per journey:<br />
Mode of transport Kilograms of CO2 per passenger km<br />
Car* 0.1330<br />
Air 0.1313<br />
Rail 0.0602<br />
Coach** 0.0227<br />
Source: DEFRA Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Conversion Figures June 2007<br />
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/business/envrp/pdf/conversion-factors.pdf<br />
* Car assumes national average of 1.56 people per car. ** Assumes average of 36 passengers<br />
UK statistics used to accurately reflect our tours, the majority of which are operated in the UK and Europe.<br />
Travel carbon neutral and reduce your footprint<br />
There is a lot you can do to make a difference while traveling. Small things like switching off air-conditioning<br />
and taking shorter showers can save both energy & water. Or refilling your drink bottle instead of buying a new<br />
one each day – it all adds up!<br />
You can choose to travel carbon neutral and offset the carbon emissions from your flight, accommodation or<br />
tour, or all of the above! By paying a small contribution, you’ll be supporting sustainable energy projects that<br />
work to reduce the harmful greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. See www.contiki.com/responsibletravel<br />
for more on offsetting your travel.<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong>’s committed to making a difference<br />
We’re working with our hotel and various other partners around the world to continue to find ways to save energy<br />
and reduce resource consumption and waste.<br />
Not only do we think globally, but we act locally within our regional offices with initiatives such as introducing<br />
comprehensive recycling schemes and being proactive with educating our staff how they can ‘make a difference’ to<br />
the environment both at work and at home.<br />
One exciting program we have launched in 2008 is our Staff Volunteer Program where <strong>Contiki</strong> encourages each team<br />
member to select a charity of their choice and gives them 2 work days per year to get out there and lend a hand.<br />
Our Company believes and is committed to the ecological and economical use of raw material and the re-use of<br />
existing resources. This brochure has been printed on environmentally friendly paper certified by Programme<br />
for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC) meaning the pulp used for its production<br />
originates from well managed forests and other controlled sources.<br />
Please either pass this brochure on to<br />
someone else when finished, or recycle it.<br />
Stonehenge - England<br />
Colosseum - Rome<br />
Hopfgarten - Austria
What’s on contiki.com?<br />
There are 3 things you can’t leave home without – your passport, your spending money and a visit to <strong>Contiki</strong>’s<br />
website. Wired with loads of cutting edge features, it’s a fun and interactive travel planning site that will help you<br />
save heaps of time and money organising your overseas adventure.<br />
Want to know more and be kept<br />
up to date?<br />
The <strong>Contiki</strong> Experience<br />
Minimovie<br />
Live the <strong>Contiki</strong> experience online through the eyes of two <strong>Contiki</strong> travelers<br />
at www.contiki.com/video. Our awesome mini-movie follows their adventures<br />
across Europe and the USA.<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong>pedia<br />
You’ve heard of Wikipedia, right? Well, this is our very own wiki stuffed full<br />
of everything you ever wanted to know about the <strong>Contiki</strong> experience.<br />
Written by our Tour Managers, it is a must-check travel ‘bible’ on all things<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> and gives you loads of important, insider-only travel tips about<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> trips and ‘life on the road’.<br />
www.contiki.com/contikipedia<br />
Connect Now<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> Forums<br />
Don’t wait until you leave for your trip to meet other <strong>Contiki</strong> travelers, get in<br />
early and chat online before you head off on <strong>Contiki</strong>’s message boards.<br />
It’s also a great place to ask questions to <strong>Contiki</strong> passengers or our<br />
experienced tour managers. Plus it’s excellent for staying in touch once you<br />
get home.<br />
www.contiki.com/forums<br />
My Trip Journal<br />
Forget hard to read travel diaries – share your up-to-the-minute travel yarns<br />
with friends and family back home as they happen on the road with the<br />
My Trip Journal tool.<br />
www.contiki.com/mytripjournal<br />
Need a hand hunting down the<br />
perfect vacation?<br />
Trip Finder<br />
Our Trip Finder will point you in the right direction – it sorts by lots of<br />
different categories like departure date, price range and destination to make<br />
your choice super easy.<br />
www.contiki.com/tripfinder<br />
My Trips<br />
If you still can’t decide where to go and what to do, the My Trips tool lets<br />
you save all the best bits about each destination like itineraries and articles<br />
– so you can think about it, take your time to make a decision and look<br />
over your plans later.<br />
www.contiki.com/mytrips<br />
Other Cool Stuff<br />
Deals & Offers<br />
If you want to cash in on the latest deals and exclusive offers, contiki.com<br />
is the place to search for an unbelievable bargain.<br />
Join <strong>Contiki</strong> eNews<br />
Keep your finger on the pulse and join <strong>Contiki</strong> eNews - our monthly email<br />
newsletter that's full of interesting and exciting features like travel tips,<br />
competitions, giveaways, trip reviews, polls, plus more.<br />
And if that isn't enough, from time to time we'll send you excellent deals<br />
and member-only offers to save you loads of money.<br />
www.contiki.com/enews<br />
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Great Airfare Deals<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’<br />
tour fares from major<br />
Canadian gateways to and<br />
from all the start/end cities in<br />
this brochure.<br />
Juicy Deals<br />
Early Payment Discounts<br />
Offer #1: Save up to C$169 off the cost of your tour<br />
when you book and pay in full at least 6 months prior to departure.<br />
Offer #2: Save up to C$85<br />
off the cost of your tour when you book<br />
and pay in full at least 4 months prior<br />
to departure.<br />
Look out for the early payment discount<br />
symbol on each tour page.<br />
Single Traveller Savings<br />
Price Guarantee<br />
EARLY<br />
PAYMENT<br />
DISCOUNT<br />
Save<br />
$$$’s<br />
How to cut the cost of your holiday even more...<br />
With our Juicy Deals you could save up to C$169 or even better,<br />
get a group of 10 friends together and you could travel FREE!<br />
SAVE UP TO C$169<br />
When travelling alone, you may not want to incur the expense of a single<br />
room supplement, so why not share with fellow passengers of the same<br />
sex on a “twin room” basis (non-smoking only). It is an enjoyable way to<br />
travel and make new friends and helps stretch your holiday budget further.<br />
Single Supplement Value: If you prefer the privacy of your own room,<br />
you’ll appreciate our low single supplement.<br />
See the itinerary of your choice for the supplement details.<br />
As soon as <strong>Contiki</strong> has received your deposit, the land tour price confirmed to<br />
you by <strong>Contiki</strong> reservations is guaranteed so book and pay your deposit as<br />
early as possible! It gives you the best choice and could save you money. Only<br />
Government action can change the price you pay. See page 39 for full details.<br />
Group Discounts<br />
Funky 4 - Save 5%<br />
Our ‘Funky 4’ discount means a 5% saving per person when<br />
4 or more people book at the same time on the same tour.<br />
Super 7 - Save 7.5%<br />
Book a group of 7 people travelling on the same holiday at the<br />
same time and get a 7.5% discount per person.<br />
Perfect 10 - You can travel FREE<br />
Experience <strong>Contiki</strong>’s Europe with a group of 10 friends booked on<br />
the same tour at the same time and the 11th person travels free.<br />
Alternatively, everyone in your group gets 10% off.<br />
Please note: All discounts apply to land tour price only. Funky 4,<br />
Super 7, Perfect 10 and Mix and Match multiple tour offers<br />
cannot be combined.<br />
Multiple Tour<br />
Discount<br />
Save C$50. Book two <strong>Contiki</strong><br />
holidays, at least seven days long at<br />
the same time from this, or any other<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> brochure and get C$50 off<br />
the cost of the second holiday.
Check Out London<br />
2 & 4 night packages in<br />
one of the world’s most<br />
vibrant cities<br />
from C$285<br />
Our exclusive 2 & 4 night breaks offer you a choice between<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong>’s two centrally located London hotels and includes a<br />
value-packed collection of extras and excursions<br />
guaranteed to make sure you enjoy your London stay -<br />
we’ve taken care of all the organising. The days/dates allow<br />
you the flexibility to fit a London package around your tour.<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> gives you the perfect opportunity to experience<br />
London at your own pace.<br />
All this included<br />
Accommodation at the hotel of your choice (see descriptions<br />
on page 11).<br />
Continental breakfast daily.<br />
Return transfer from Heathrow airport to central London by<br />
underground tube.<br />
Open-top bus sightseeing tour including Buckingham Palace,<br />
Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral.<br />
Theatre tickets (stalls or dress circle) to one of a selection of<br />
London shows.<br />
Services of <strong>Contiki</strong> representatives at the Royal National Hotel.<br />
Free <strong>Contiki</strong> ‘Welcome to London’ information booklet.<br />
Plus for 4 nights<br />
Special 3-day London Underground & Bus Travel Pass. This<br />
can be validated to commence on a date convenient to you.<br />
Day excursion including entrance to Stonehenge plus guided<br />
tour of Roman Baths, Bath. You choose the day for this<br />
excursion to fit in with your travel plans whilst in the UK.<br />
For a more detailed itinerary refer to:<br />
www.contiki.com/london<br />
Check in and chill out at <strong>Contiki</strong>’s<br />
Arriving in London can be challenging. Colourful, cosmopolitan and always<br />
buzzing, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s why <strong>Contiki</strong> created<br />
‘The Basement’, a friendly space for you to hang out, get your bearings and<br />
make use of our range of helpful services.<br />
The Basement is at the Royal National Hotel on Bedford Way and is open<br />
7 days a week from 11am to 7pm in winter, 1st October to 30th April and<br />
offers a range of services such as:<br />
Team of friendly <strong>Contiki</strong> Customer Services Representatives ready to<br />
help or take any tour bookings<br />
Tickets for day trips and London sightseeing<br />
Booking of Pre and Post London accommodation<br />
Internet Café<br />
Games Room<br />
Chill out lounge<br />
Client mail facility<br />
Long & short term luggage storage<br />
For more information refer to:<br />
www.contiki.com/contikiexperience<br />
Commencing Daily Daily Daily Daily<br />
Royal National Hotel<br />
Triple Share with facilities<br />
Twin share with facilities<br />
Imperial Hotel<br />
Twin Share with facilities<br />
Single with facilities<br />
(1 Sep ‘08 - 31 Oct ‘08)<br />
2 Nights 4 Nights<br />
M3LSR M5LSR<br />
C$305 C$639<br />
C$345 C$715<br />
M3LSI M5LSI<br />
C$385 C$785<br />
C$465 C$935<br />
(1 Nov ‘08 - 20 Mar ‘09)<br />
2 Nights 4 Nights<br />
M3LSR M5LSR<br />
C$285 C$599<br />
C$309 C$649<br />
M3LSI M5LSI<br />
C$359 C$735<br />
C$419 C$855<br />
London!<br />
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Where You Stay<br />
What can you expect from a<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> hotel?<br />
We use Superior Tourist Class hotels throughout<br />
Europe. The focus is on location and quality coupled<br />
with our commitment to value for money. You’ll never<br />
be far from the heart of the action and the main city<br />
sights in our hotels. As a special treat in certain cities<br />
you will enjoy something really special...see below.<br />
Where you stay<br />
Choice hotels and resorts<br />
When staying in Europe’s capitals location is all important. We’ve chosen<br />
Superior Tourist Class hotels throughout the continent meaning you’ll be<br />
right where you want to be – close enough to the action and surrounded by<br />
a unique array of sights and sounds.<br />
Keeping the holiday comfort<br />
Relax in style – our hotels are there to make sure you never forget you’re on<br />
holiday. After a day of exploring and adventure there’s no better way to<br />
unwind than chilling out in the restaurant or bar. All our rooms come<br />
complete with private facilities and a selection of modern conveniences.<br />
More than a trip<br />
In addition to all this, we offer you the chance to spend the night at one of<br />
our unique night-stops located across Europe. Imagine spending the night<br />
on a Swiss mountain top, in a Four Star Plus resort or on a Nile cruise...<br />
hard we know, guess you have to be there!<br />
Don’t forget ski<br />
On ski holidays you stay in a traditional Gasthof in the heart of the Austrian<br />
Tyrol. Idyllic, great value and close to the best skiing. For more details see p.36<br />
Hotel Kyriad Centre<br />
Port, Nice<br />
Ibis Wenceslas Square - Prague<br />
Hotel Regent<br />
- Rome<br />
Mt Pilatus<br />
Eventhotel Pyramide<br />
Special hotels and resorts<br />
Mount Pilatus<br />
At an elevation of some 2,100m (6890ft) above sea level, towering above<br />
the beautiful city of Lucerne, is Europe’s highest hotel – the Bellevue.<br />
From the top of Mt Pilatus, there’s a rare opportunity to view awe-inspiring<br />
panoramas: the Swiss Alps form a breathtaking backdrop to the sensational<br />
surrounding lakeland region.<br />
How do you reach the Bellevue, Mt Pilatus? Take a romantic gondola ride<br />
above the Alpine meadows before changing to the aerial cable-car for a<br />
final thrilling trip to the summit. Unforgettable!<br />
Eventhotel Pyramide, Vienna<br />
The inspired Eventhotel Pyramide is an attraction in itself. This gigantic<br />
glass pyramid is set in lavish landscaped gardens only 25 minutes from<br />
central Vienna.<br />
Relax and enjoy deluxe rooms with stereo radio, satellite TV and luxury<br />
bathrooms or simply spend your time being pampered in the ‘wellness’ centre.<br />
Its sauna, steam baths and massages will be sure to keep you refreshed.<br />
Surrounded by shops, restaurants and bars as well as boasting a free on-site<br />
internet facility, your stay in Austria will be everything but stressful!<br />
Room to share?<br />
TRIPLE SHARE: A combination of 2 and 3 bedded rooms.<br />
TWIN SHARE: Guaranteed twin bedded rooms every night<br />
SINGLE: A room to yourself every night (limited numbers available on<br />
certain tours)<br />
ON YOUR OWN: Lots of our clients travel alone so don’t stress – you can<br />
share with a same-sex room mate and stay on the twin or triple-share rate<br />
regardless.
Stay Longer<br />
Why not spend a few extra days in Europe before or after your tour? We’ve negotiated special<br />
rates for you to take advantage of.<br />
relaxed atmosphere. It is slightly quieter<br />
London Berlin Madrid<br />
Royal National Hotel (Tourist Class)<br />
Bedford Way, London WC1.<br />
Tel: +44 020 7637 2488<br />
It doesn’t get more central than this. With<br />
West End theatres, Soho nightlife and<br />
Oxford Street shopping all a ten-minute<br />
walk away, the Royal National is the ideal<br />
place to base yourself in London.<br />
With all the conveniences you’d expect of<br />
a large Tourist Class hotel, it offers<br />
comfortable rooms with private facilities.<br />
Twin-share C$85 Triple-share C$65<br />
(1/10/08-31/10/08)<br />
Twin-share C$75 Triple-share C$59<br />
(1/11/08-20/3/09)<br />
Imperial Hotel (Superior Tourist Class)<br />
Russell Square, London WC1.<br />
Tel: +44 020 7837 3655<br />
Just around the corner from the Royal<br />
National Hotel, the Imperial is a perfect<br />
base with friendly, personal service and a<br />
This accommodation can be arranged at<br />
the same time you book your <strong>Contiki</strong> tour<br />
with your travel agent or with <strong>Contiki</strong>. These<br />
particular hotels mentioned are subject to<br />
availablitliy, <strong>Contiki</strong> will provide an similar<br />
alternative if needed upon your arrival<br />
IMPORTANT NOTE: Rooms are only<br />
available for a maximum of 2 consecutive<br />
nights in all the hotels except Rome where<br />
only 1 night may be booked.<br />
All rates are per person per night and<br />
include continental breakfast. (Except<br />
London which does not include breakfast).<br />
All rooms have private facilities.<br />
Full payment is required 45 days before<br />
the first night’s accommodation.<br />
than the Roya l National and offers a<br />
choice of restaurants and bars. All the<br />
rooms are extremely comfortable with<br />
private facilities, TV, telephone & radio.<br />
Please note: Clients booking the Imperial Hotel<br />
may occasionally be located at the adjacent<br />
President or Bedford Hotels, which are of an<br />
equal standard.<br />
Single C$149 Twin-share C$99<br />
(1/10/08-31/10/08)<br />
Single C$125 Twin-share C$89<br />
(1/11/08-20/3/09)<br />
Guests of the Royal National & Imperial<br />
Hotels (including the President & Bedford)<br />
are able to enjoy the use of a Leisure<br />
Centre comprising Gym, Aerobic Studio,<br />
Swimming Pool, Sauna, Steam Room and<br />
Jacuzzi at concessionary rates.<br />
Please note: Usually a room booked in a<br />
London hotel is available at 2.00pm on the first<br />
date booked. For rates from 21/03/09 onwards<br />
please contact <strong>Contiki</strong> Reservations.<br />
Cancellation within 14 days of the first<br />
night’s ccommodation incurs 100%<br />
cancellation charges.<br />
Any amendment to a hotel booking will<br />
incur an administrative charge of C$30.<br />
Rates for all accommodation shown here<br />
only apply to <strong>Contiki</strong> clients booking extra<br />
accommodation directly before and/or<br />
after their tour.<br />
If two people are sharing a room then<br />
they must both make their booking at the<br />
same time.<br />
Individual travelers must book a single<br />
room in all cities except London, where if<br />
you require you can book a twin or tripleshare<br />
room & we will match you up to<br />
share with someone of the same sex.<br />
BERLIN TO BUDAPEST (WWIT, WWBV<br />
& WWBP) PRE TOUR ONLY<br />
Best Western City Ost, Frankfurter<br />
Allee 57-59, Berlin, 10247 Germany<br />
Tel: +49 (0) 3072022100<br />
A modern hotel located in the trendy<br />
Friedrichshain district of Berlin – a short<br />
tram ride from Alexanderplatz and<br />
museum island. All rooms are equipped<br />
with satellite TV, air-conditioning<br />
and telephone.<br />
Single C$99 Twin-share C$65<br />
Except:<br />
Single C$235 Twin-Share C$149<br />
(29-12/08-3/1/2009)<br />
Cairo<br />
EGYPT & THE NILE (WTEG) PRE &<br />
POST TOUR<br />
Oasis Hotel, Beginning of Cairo<br />
Alexandria Desert Road, Cairo.<br />
Tel: +20 (02) 838 7333<br />
Situated a short distance from the<br />
Pyramids, the Oasis Hotel features a<br />
swimming pool, restaurant and bar.<br />
Each room is air-conditioned with<br />
en-suite bathroom, mini-bar, telephone &<br />
satellite TV.<br />
Single C$79 Twin-Share C$45<br />
(16/10/08-15/3/09)<br />
Except:<br />
Single C$95 Twin-Share C$59<br />
(24/12/08-4/1/09)<br />
SPANISH SPREE (WWEH) PRE & POST<br />
TOUR. MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS<br />
(WWMD) PRE TOUR ONLY (WWDM)<br />
POST TOUR ONLY<br />
Hotel Florida Norte, Paseo de la<br />
Florida, 5 28008 Madrid.<br />
Tel: +34 (91) 542 8300<br />
Centrally located and opposite the<br />
Estacion del Norte train station. Good 4<br />
star hotel complete with air-conditioning,<br />
TV, telephone and safe in each room.<br />
Single C$135 Twin-share C$75<br />
Rome<br />
MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS<br />
(WWDM) PRE TOUR ONLY (WWMD)<br />
POST TOUR ONLY<br />
Roma Park Hotel, Via Della<br />
Caffarelletta 112/114, 00179 Roma.<br />
Tel: +39 (06) 7835 9552<br />
Good 4 star hotel located on the outskirts<br />
of the centre of Rome. Rooms are<br />
equipped with air-conditioning, satellite<br />
TV, telephone & mini-bar.<br />
Single C$95 Twin-share C$65<br />
SIMPLY ITALY (WWSY) AND<br />
ITALIAN ESPRESSO (WWHI) PRE &<br />
POST TOUR ONLY<br />
Hotel Giglio dell Opera, Via Principe<br />
Amedeo, 14, 00185 Roma.<br />
Tel: +39 (06) 484401<br />
A centrally located hotel. All rooms<br />
feature air conditioning, satelite TV<br />
and mini bar.<br />
Single C$129 Twin-share C$85<br />
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EUROPEAN MAGIC<br />
11 Days from C$132<br />
per day (tour only)<br />
All this included<br />
9 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 10.<br />
Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share with<br />
private facilities.<br />
8 Continental breakfasts (B) and 5 three-course dinners (D)<br />
- as per itinerary.<br />
Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.<br />
Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver.<br />
Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.<br />
Ferry transport as per itinerary.<br />
Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.<br />
Traditional Meal<br />
- Munich<br />
Included Highlights<br />
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are<br />
included in your trip price!<br />
Amsterdam:<br />
See the canals, gable<br />
houses and city by night<br />
Rhine Valley:<br />
Scenic drive along the<br />
Rhine River<br />
See the Lorelei Rock<br />
Munich:<br />
See the Glockenspiel &<br />
Marienplatz<br />
Visit a beerhall<br />
VISIT 8 COUNTRIES<br />
England, Belgium (in transit),<br />
Netherlands, Germany, Austria (in<br />
transit), Italy, Switzerland, France<br />
“<br />
Karen Lake<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> Tour Manager<br />
Brenner Pass:<br />
Scenic drive past vineyards,<br />
orchards & castles<br />
Venice:<br />
Private motorboat to the<br />
historic islands<br />
See the Bridge of Sighs, the<br />
Doges' Palace & St. Mark's<br />
Square<br />
Murano glass-blowing &<br />
“<br />
“The spectacular colors<br />
of the stained glass in<br />
St. Chapelle in Paris on<br />
a sunny day makes this my<br />
favorite building in<br />
all of Europe.”<br />
Burano lace-making<br />
demonstrations<br />
Lucerne:<br />
See the Wooden Chapel<br />
Bridge<br />
Scenic Alpine drive<br />
View the Lion Monument<br />
Burgundy:<br />
See the Chablis &<br />
Burgundy vineyards<br />
Paris:<br />
Evening Tour of Illuminations<br />
See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de<br />
Triomphe, the Louvre, the<br />
Champs Elysées & Nôtre<br />
Dame Cathedral<br />
Visit a French Perfumery
FREE TIME<br />
...to explore and do your own thing, as well as<br />
take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost).<br />
See page 5 for more details. Here’s a sample:<br />
Amsterdam: Evening Canal Cruise<br />
Rhine Valley: Wine Tasting<br />
Venice: Gondola Ride Venetian Dinner<br />
Paris: A famous Parisian Cabaret Show & Dinner<br />
Group Photo<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive<br />
London. Check-in to the Hotel Imperial,<br />
then free time to explore London.<br />
DAY 3: London to Amsterdam. Meet<br />
your <strong>Contiki</strong> Crew, see the White Cliffs<br />
of Dover before traveling through<br />
Belgium, into the Netherlands to<br />
Amsterdam. (D)<br />
DAY 4: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley.<br />
Free time to visit Anne Frank's house or<br />
the Van Gogh Museum. Later a chance<br />
to try some Rhine Riesling wine. (B,D)<br />
DAY 5: Rhine Valley to Munich.<br />
Learn how beersteins are crafted. To<br />
Munich, home of the Oktoberfest. (B)<br />
DAY 6: Munich to Venice. Stunning<br />
scenic drive across the Brenner<br />
Pass and into Italy towards beautiful<br />
Venice. (B,D)<br />
Wine Tasting - Rhine Valley<br />
Places visited<br />
1 or more nightstops<br />
English Channel<br />
Loire<br />
Parisian Cabaret Show<br />
Seine<br />
DAY 7: Venice. Travel to the central<br />
islands of Venice for sightseeing and<br />
a half day free to explore. Time later<br />
for a gondola ride. (B)<br />
DAY 8: Venice to Lucerne. Scenic<br />
drive past Milan and Lake Como to<br />
Lucerne, in the heart of the Swiss<br />
Alps. (B,D)<br />
DAY 9: Lucerne to Paris. Through<br />
Burgundy, past Dijon's vineyards, to<br />
Paris. Tonight your first glimpse of this<br />
beautiful city. (B,D)<br />
DAY 10: Paris. City sightseeing this<br />
morning with the afternoon free to<br />
explore Paris. Tonight maybe join us<br />
for a cabaret show. (B)<br />
DAY 11: Depart Paris. Morning<br />
transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr.<br />
10am) or choose to take a<br />
complimentary transfer to central<br />
London to extend your stay. (B)<br />
Refer to<br />
www.contiki.com/magic-winter<br />
LONDON<br />
DOVER<br />
CALAIS<br />
VALLEY OF THE SOMME<br />
PARIS<br />
BURGUNDY REGION<br />
Rhone<br />
AMSTERDAM<br />
CODE: WWHH WINTER 08/09<br />
All prices per person in C$<br />
RUHR VALLEY<br />
LUCERNE<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London Paris Only<br />
OCT 16 OCT 18 OCT 26 1555<br />
OCT 30 NOV 1 NOV 9 1459<br />
NOV 13 NOV 15 NOV 23 1459<br />
NOV 27 NOV 29 DEC 7 1459<br />
DEC 4 DEC 6 DEC 14 1459<br />
DEC 11 DEC 13 DEC 21 1459<br />
DEC 18 DEC 20 DEC 28 1515<br />
DEC 25 DEC 27† JAN 4 1515<br />
Single room supplement: C$369.<br />
5% Triple share reduction.<br />
Start 7.30am & end approx. 6.30pm.<br />
† Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice.<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour fares<br />
from major Canadian gateways to & from<br />
all the start/end cities in this brochure.<br />
For Travel Insurance see page 38.<br />
Rhine<br />
SWISS ALPS<br />
RHINE<br />
VALLEY<br />
LAKE COMO<br />
Po<br />
Elbe<br />
Danube<br />
MUNICH<br />
BRENNER PASS<br />
VENICE<br />
EARLY<br />
PAYMENT<br />
DISCOUNT<br />
SEE PAGE 8<br />
Venice<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London Paris Only<br />
JAN 1 JAN 3 JAN 11 1515<br />
JAN 15 JAN 17 JAN 25 1515<br />
JAN 29 JAN 31 FEB 8 1449<br />
FEB 12 FEB 14 FEB 22 1449<br />
FEB 26 FEB 28 MAR 8 1449<br />
MAR 12 MAR 14 MAR 22 1449<br />
MAR 19 MAR 21 MAR 29 1449<br />
OFFER 1 SAVE C$65<br />
OFFER 2 SAVE C$35<br />
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Munich<br />
EUROPEAN DISCOVERY<br />
14 Days from C$132<br />
per day (tour only)<br />
All this included<br />
12 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 10.<br />
Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share with<br />
private facilities.<br />
11 Continental breakfasts (B) and 6 three-course dinners (D)<br />
- as per itinerary.<br />
Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.<br />
Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver.<br />
Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.<br />
Ferry transport as per itinerary.<br />
Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.<br />
Included Highlights<br />
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in<br />
your trip price!<br />
Amsterdam:<br />
See the canals, gable houses<br />
and city by night<br />
Rhine Valley:<br />
Scenic drive along the Rhine River<br />
Visit the riverside town St. Goar<br />
Munich:<br />
See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz<br />
Visit a beerhall<br />
Brenner Pass:<br />
Scenic drive past vineyards,<br />
orchards & castles<br />
Venice:<br />
Private motorboat to the<br />
historic islands<br />
See the Bridge of Sighs,<br />
the Doges' Palace & St.<br />
Mark's Square<br />
Murano glass-blowing<br />
demonstration<br />
Rome:<br />
See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain,<br />
Pantheon, Piazza Navona,<br />
Colosseum & Roman Forum<br />
Vatican City:<br />
See St. Peter's Basilica<br />
Florence:<br />
Walking tour with a local guide<br />
See the Duomo, Basilica Santa<br />
Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the<br />
Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria<br />
Florentine leather craft<br />
demonstration<br />
Lucerne:<br />
See the Wooden Chapel Bridge<br />
Burgundy:<br />
See the Chablis & Burgundy<br />
vineyards<br />
Paris:<br />
Evening Tour of Illuminations<br />
See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de<br />
Triomphe, the Louvre, the<br />
Champs Elysées & Nôtre<br />
Dame Cathedral<br />
Visit a French Perfumery<br />
VISIT 9 COUNTRIES<br />
England, Belgium (in transit),<br />
Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy,<br />
Vatican City, Switzerland, France<br />
“<br />
“The best thing about Europe<br />
is the variety of tastes, every<br />
place has a special dish. You<br />
could plan your travels totally<br />
around food!”“<br />
Oliver Wood<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> Tour Manager<br />
Champs Elysées - Paris
FREE TIME<br />
...to explore and do your own thing,<br />
as well as take part in our ‘Optional<br />
Extras’ (at extra cost). See page<br />
5 for more details. Here’s a sample:<br />
Amsterdam: Evening Canal Cruise<br />
Rhine Valley: Wine Tasting<br />
Venice: Gondola Ride<br />
Rome: Guided Imperial Rome Tour<br />
Florence: Tuscan Hills Feast with entertainment<br />
Paris: Famous Parisian Cabaret Show & Dinner<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive<br />
London. Check-in to the Hotel Imperial,<br />
then free time to explore London.<br />
DAY 3: London to Amsterdam. Meet<br />
your <strong>Contiki</strong> Crew, see the White Cliffs<br />
of Dover before traveling through<br />
Belgium, into the Netherlands to<br />
Amsterdam. (D)<br />
DAY 4: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley.<br />
Free time to visit Anne Frank's house or<br />
the Van Gogh Museum. Later a chance<br />
to try some Rhine Riesling wine. (B,D)<br />
DAY 5: Rhine Valley to Munich.<br />
Learn how beersteins are crafted. To<br />
Munich, home of the Oktoberfest. (B)<br />
DAY 6: Munich to Innsbruck.<br />
Scenic alpine drive to the capital of<br />
the Tyrol, Innsbruck. Time to explore<br />
and shop. (B,D)<br />
DAY 7: Innsbruck to Venice. Over<br />
the Brenner Pass into Italy. Travel to<br />
historical islands of Venice for<br />
sightseeing and free time to explore.<br />
Time later for a gondola ride. (B)<br />
Tuscan Hills Feast - Florence<br />
Places visited Loire<br />
Seine<br />
LONDON<br />
DOVER<br />
CALAIS<br />
English Channel<br />
1 or more nightstops<br />
DAY 8: Venice to Rome. Through<br />
Umbria to Rome for our sightseeing<br />
tour. (B,D)<br />
DAY 9: Rome. Full day free to explore<br />
Rome. Maybe see St. Peter's Basilica,<br />
the Spanish Steps or check out the<br />
shops. (B)<br />
DAY 10: Rome to Florence. Through<br />
the Tuscan countryside to Florence for<br />
our guided walking tour and free time<br />
to shop or visit one of the famous<br />
museums. (B)<br />
DAY 11: Florence to Lucerne. Scenic<br />
drive past Milan and Lake Como to<br />
Lucerne, in the Swiss Alps. (B,D)<br />
DAY 12: Lucerne to Paris. Through<br />
Burgundy, past Dijon's vineyards, to<br />
Paris. Tonight your first glimpse of this<br />
beautiful city. (B,D)<br />
DAY 13: Paris. City sightseeing this<br />
morning with the afternoon free to<br />
explore Paris. Tonight maybe join us<br />
for a cabaret show. (B)<br />
DAY 14: Depart Paris. Morning<br />
transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr.<br />
10am) or choose to take a<br />
complimentary transfer to central<br />
London to extend your stay. (B)<br />
Refer to<br />
www.contiki.com/discovery-winter<br />
VALLEY OF THE SOMME<br />
PARIS<br />
BURGUNDY REGION<br />
Rhone<br />
AMSTERDAM<br />
RUHR VALLEY<br />
LUCERNE<br />
SWISS ALPS<br />
Mediterranean Sea<br />
CODE: WWHW WINTER 08/09<br />
All prices per person in C$<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London Paris Only<br />
OCT 17 OCT 19 OCT 30 1935<br />
OCT 19 OCT 21 NOV 1 1935<br />
OCT 26 OCT 28 NOV 8 1935<br />
NOV 2 NOV 4 NOV 15 1885<br />
NOV 9 NOV 11 NOV 22 1885<br />
NOV 16 NOV 18 NOV 29 1885<br />
NOV 23 NOV 25 DEC 6 1885<br />
NOV 25 NOV 27 DEC 8 1885<br />
NOV 28 NOV 30 DEC 11 1885<br />
DEC 2 DEC 4 DEC 15 1885<br />
DEC 5 DEC 7 DEC 18 1885<br />
DEC 7 DEC 9 DEC 20 1885<br />
DEC 12 DEC 14 DEC 25 1885<br />
DEC 14 DEC 16 DEC 27 1925<br />
DEC 16 DEC 18 DEC 29 1925<br />
DEC 18 DEC 20 DEC 31 1925<br />
DEC 20 DEC 22† JAN 2 1925<br />
DEC 22 DEC 24†† JAN 4 1925<br />
DEC 24 DEC 26††† JAN 6 1925<br />
DEC 26 DEC 28* JAN 8 1925<br />
DEC 28 DEC 30** JAN 10 1925<br />
DEC 30 JAN 1 JAN 12 1925<br />
JAN 1 JAN 3 JAN 14 1925<br />
RHINE<br />
VALLEY<br />
Rhine<br />
LAKE COMO<br />
Single room supplement: C$465.<br />
5% Triple share reduction.<br />
Start 7.30am & end approx. 6.30pm.<br />
† Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris.<br />
†† Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence.<br />
††† Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome.<br />
* Spend New Year’s Eve in Innsbruck.<br />
** Spend New Year’s Eve in Rhine Valley.<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour fares<br />
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all the start/end cities in this brochure.<br />
Po<br />
FLORENCE<br />
Elbe<br />
Danube<br />
MUNICH<br />
BRENNER PASS<br />
APENNINE<br />
MOUNTAINS<br />
VATICAN CITY<br />
VENICE<br />
INNSBRUCK<br />
ROME<br />
Adriatic Sea<br />
Danube<br />
Wooden Chapel Bridge - Lucerne<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London Paris Only<br />
JAN 3 JAN 5 JAN 16 1925<br />
JAN 5 JAN 7 JAN 18 1925<br />
JAN 7 JAN 9 JAN 20 1925<br />
JAN 9 JAN 11 JAN 22 1925<br />
JAN 11 JAN 13 JAN 24 1925<br />
JAN 16 JAN 18 JAN 29 1925<br />
JAN 18 JAN 20 JAN 31 1839<br />
JAN 25 JAN 27 FEB 7 1839<br />
JAN 27 JAN 29 FEB 9 1839<br />
JAN 30 FEB 1 FEB 12 1839<br />
FEB 1 FEB 3 FEB 14 1839<br />
FEB 8 FEB 10 FEB 21 1839<br />
FEB 15 FEB 17 FEB 28 1839<br />
FEB 20 FEB 22 MAR 5 1839<br />
FEB 22 FEB 24 MAR 7 1839<br />
FEB 27 MAR 1 MAR 12 1839<br />
MAR 1 MAR 3 MAR 14 1839<br />
MAR 8 MAR 10 MAR 21 1839<br />
MAR 13 MAR 15 MAR 26 1839<br />
MAR 15 MAR 17 MAR 28 1839<br />
MAR 17 MAR 19 MAR 30 1839<br />
MAR 20 MAR 22 APR 2 1839<br />
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PAYMENT<br />
DISCOUNT<br />
OFFER 1 SAVE C$85<br />
OFFER 2 SAVE C$45<br />
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EUROPEAN ENCOUNTER<br />
18 Days from C$126<br />
per day (tour only)<br />
All this included<br />
16 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 10.<br />
Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share<br />
with private facilities.<br />
15 Continental breakfasts (B) and 8 three-course dinners (D)<br />
- as per itinerary.<br />
Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.<br />
Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver.<br />
Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.<br />
Ferry transport as per itinerary.<br />
Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.<br />
Included Highlights<br />
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are<br />
included in your trip price!<br />
Amsterdam:<br />
Visit a cheese farm & clog<br />
maker's house<br />
See the city by night<br />
Rhine Valley:<br />
See the Lorelei Rock<br />
Lucerne:<br />
See the Wooden Chapel Bridge<br />
Scenic Alpine drive<br />
Liechtenstein:<br />
Visit Vaduz, the capital<br />
Innsbruck:<br />
See the Golden Roof, Royal<br />
Palace & Olympic Ski Jump<br />
Brenner Pass:<br />
Scenic drive past vineyards,<br />
orchards & castles<br />
Venice:<br />
Private motorboat to the<br />
historic islands<br />
See the Bridge of Sighs,<br />
the Doges' Palace & St.<br />
Mark's Square<br />
Murano glass-blowing<br />
demonstration<br />
Rome:<br />
See Piazza Venezia, Trevi<br />
Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza<br />
Navona, Colosseum &<br />
Roman Forum<br />
Vatican City:<br />
See St. Peter's Basilica<br />
VISIT 11 COUNTRIES<br />
England, Belgium (in transit), Netherlands,<br />
Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein,<br />
Austria, Italy, Vatican City, France, Monaco<br />
“<br />
Mount Pilatus, Switzerland - a <strong>Contiki</strong> special stopover<br />
Florence:<br />
Walking tour with a local guide<br />
See the Duomo, Basilica Santa<br />
Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the<br />
Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria<br />
Florentine leather craft<br />
demonstration<br />
Pisa:<br />
See the Leaning Tower<br />
French Riviera:<br />
Visit a French Perfumery<br />
Scenic Drive along the<br />
Riviera coast<br />
Visit Monaco & see the<br />
Royal Palace<br />
Visit a Monte Carlo casino<br />
“The best way to experience<br />
Venice? Travel along the<br />
Grand Canal, it’s incredible<br />
and just like a scene from<br />
a movie”“<br />
Kerith Hulme<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> Tour Manager<br />
Avignon:<br />
Visit Avignon & see the<br />
Papal Palace<br />
Lyon:<br />
Visit the old town<br />
Burgundy:<br />
See the Chablis & Burgundy<br />
vineyards<br />
See Château Fontainebleau<br />
Paris:<br />
Evening Tour of Illuminations<br />
See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de<br />
Triomphe, the Louvre, the<br />
Champs Elysées & Nôtre<br />
Dame Cathedral
FREE TIME<br />
...to explore and do your own thing, as well as<br />
take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost).<br />
See page 5 for more details. Here’s a sample:<br />
Amsterdam: Evening Canal Cruise<br />
Rhine Valley: Wine Tasting<br />
Lucerne: Fondue Lunch<br />
Venice: Gondola Ride<br />
Rome: Guided Imperial Rome Tour<br />
Florence: Nightclub<br />
French Riviera: Dinner in Monaco<br />
Paris: Famous Parisian Cabaret Show & Dinner<br />
Rome walking tour<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive<br />
London. Check-in to the Hotel<br />
Imperial, then free time to explore<br />
London.<br />
DAY 3: London to Amsterdam. Meet<br />
your <strong>Contiki</strong> Crew, see the White Cliffs of<br />
Dover before traveling through Belgium,<br />
into the Netherlands to Amsterdam. (D)<br />
DAY 4: Amsterdam. A full day to enjoy<br />
this vibrant city - maybe visit Anne<br />
Frank's house or the Van Gogh museum<br />
and do some shopping. Tonight a chance<br />
to try local cuisine. (B)<br />
DAY 5: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley.<br />
To Germany to learn how beersteins are<br />
crafted and maybe try some Rhine<br />
Riesling wine. (B,D)<br />
DAY 6: Rhine Valley to Lucerne.<br />
Picturesque drive in to Switzerland.<br />
Tonight stay in our special hotel atop<br />
Mt. Pilatus (weather conditions<br />
permitting). (B,D)<br />
DAY 7: Lucerne. A whole day to enjoy<br />
mountains, lakes and shopping. (B,D)<br />
DAY 8: Lucerne to Innsbruck.<br />
Scenic alpine drive to the capital of the<br />
Tyrol, Innsbruck. Time to explore and<br />
shop. (B,D)<br />
DAY 9: Innsbruck to Venice. Over the<br />
Brenner Pass into Italy. Travel to historical<br />
islands of Venice for sightseeing and free<br />
time to explore. Time later for a gondola<br />
ride. (B)<br />
Places visited<br />
1 or more nightstops<br />
DAY 10: Venice to Rome. Through<br />
Umbria to Rome for our sightseeing<br />
tour. (B)<br />
DAY 11: Rome. Full day free to explore<br />
Rome. Maybe see St. Peter's Basilica,<br />
the Spanish Steps or check out the<br />
shops. (B,D)<br />
DAY 12: Rome to Florence. Through<br />
the Tuscan countryside to Florence for our<br />
guided walking tour and free time to shop<br />
or visit one of the famous museums. (B)<br />
DAY 13: Florence to French Riviera.<br />
Visit Pisa, then past Genoa to the French<br />
Riviera. (B,D)<br />
DAY 14: French Riviera. A whole day<br />
to relax - maybe hit the shops for some<br />
French fashion or enjoy a leisurely lunch.<br />
Tonight Monaco and Monte Carlo. (B)<br />
DAY 15: French Riviera to Lyon. Visit<br />
a French perfumery and Avignon. Tonight<br />
explore the gastronomical capital of<br />
France, Lyon. (B)<br />
DAY 16: Lyon to Paris. Free time at<br />
the Château Fontainbleau, then on to<br />
Paris and an evening tour of the 'City of<br />
Lights'. (B,D)<br />
DAY 17: Paris. City sightseeing this<br />
morning with the afternoon free to<br />
explore Paris. Tonight maybe join us for a<br />
cabaret show. (B)<br />
DAY 18: Depart Paris. Morning<br />
transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr.<br />
10am) or choose to take a<br />
complimentary transfer to central<br />
London to extend your stay. (B)<br />
Refer to<br />
www.contiki.com/encounter-winter<br />
LONDON<br />
DOVER<br />
CALAIS<br />
English Channel<br />
Seine<br />
Loire<br />
VALLEY OF THE SOMME<br />
PARIS<br />
FONTAINEBLEAU<br />
Rhone<br />
RUHR VALLEY<br />
BURGUNDY REGION SWISS ALPS<br />
AVIGNON<br />
EDAM<br />
LYON<br />
AMSTERDAM<br />
LUCERNE<br />
MONACO<br />
FRENCH<br />
RIVIERA<br />
Mediterranean Sea<br />
CODE: WWHZ WINTER 08/09<br />
All prices per person in C$<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London Paris Only<br />
OCT 16 OCT 18 NOV 2 2385<br />
OCT 21 OCT 23 NOV 7 2385<br />
OCT 23 OCT 25 NOV 9 2385<br />
OCT 30 NOV 1 NOV 16 2325<br />
NOV 6 NOV 8 NOV 23 2325<br />
NOV 13 NOV 15 NOV 30 2325<br />
NOV 18 NOV 20 DEC 5 2325<br />
NOV 20 NOV 22 DEC 7 2325<br />
NOV 25 NOV 27 DEC 12 2325<br />
NOV 27 NOV 29 DEC 14 2325<br />
NOV 29 DEC 1 DEC 16 2325<br />
DEC 2 DEC 4 DEC 19 2325<br />
DEC 6 DEC 8 DEC 23 2325<br />
DEC 9 DEC 11 DEC 26 2325<br />
DEC 13 DEC 15 DEC 30 2375<br />
DEC 15 DEC 17† JAN 1 2375<br />
DEC 17 DEC 19†† JAN 3 2375<br />
DEC 19 DEC 21††† JAN 5 2375<br />
DEC 21 DEC 23* JAN 7 2375<br />
DEC 25 DEC 27** JAN 11 2375<br />
DEC 27 DEC 29*** JAN 13 2375<br />
Single room supplement: C$575.<br />
5% Triple share reduction.<br />
Start 7.30am & end approx. 6.30pm.<br />
† Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris.<br />
†† Spend New Year’s Eve in Lyon.<br />
††† Spend New Year’s Eve in French Riviera.<br />
* Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome.<br />
** Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne.<br />
*** Spend New Year’s Eve in Rhine Valley.<br />
†* Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam.<br />
For Travel Insurance see page 38.<br />
RHINE<br />
VALLEY<br />
Rhine<br />
LIECHTENSTEIN<br />
Po<br />
PISA<br />
Elbe<br />
Danube<br />
INNSBRUCK<br />
BRENNER PASS<br />
FLORENCE<br />
APENNINE<br />
MOUNTAINS<br />
VATICAN CITY<br />
VENICE<br />
ROME<br />
EARLY<br />
PAYMENT<br />
DISCOUNT<br />
SEE PAGE 8<br />
Adriatic Sea<br />
Danube<br />
Dinner in Lyon<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London Paris Only<br />
DEC 29 DEC 31†* JAN 15 2375<br />
DEC 31 JAN 2 JAN 17 2375<br />
JAN 2 JAN 4 JAN 19 2375<br />
JAN 4 JAN 6 JAN 21 2375<br />
JAN 6 JAN 8 JAN 23 2375<br />
JAN 8 JAN 10 JAN 25 2375<br />
JAN 13 JAN 15 JAN 30 2375<br />
JAN 20 JAN 22 FEB 6 2265<br />
JAN 27 JAN 29 FEB 13 2265<br />
JAN 29 JAN 31 FEB 15 2265<br />
FEB 5 FEB 7 FEB 22 2265<br />
FEB 12 FEB 14 MAR 1 2265<br />
FEB 19 FEB 21 MAR 8 2265<br />
FEB 26 FEB 28 MAR 15 2265<br />
MAR 3 MAR 5 MAR 20 2265<br />
MAR 5 MAR 7 MAR 22 2265<br />
MAR 10 MAR 12 MAR 27 2265<br />
MAR 12 MAR 14 MAR 29 2265<br />
MAR 17 MAR 19 APR 3 2265<br />
MAR 19 MAR 21 APR 5 2265<br />
MAR 24 MAR 26 APR 10 2265<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour fares<br />
from major Canadian gateways to & from<br />
all the start/end cities in this brochure.<br />
OFFER 1 SAVE C$109<br />
OFFER 2 SAVE C$55<br />
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EUROPEAN INSPIRATION<br />
21 Days from C$122<br />
per day (tour only)<br />
All this included<br />
19 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 10.<br />
Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share<br />
with private facilities.<br />
18 Continental breakfasts (B) and 9 three-course dinners (D)<br />
- as per itinerary.<br />
Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.<br />
Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver.<br />
Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.<br />
Ferry transport as per itinerary.<br />
Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.<br />
Included Highlights<br />
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are<br />
included in your trip price!<br />
Amsterdam:<br />
See the city by night<br />
Visit a cheese farm & clog<br />
maker's house<br />
Berlin:<br />
See the Tiergarten,<br />
Alexanderplatz, Russian War<br />
Memorial, Brandenberg Gate,<br />
historic Reichstag building and<br />
the remains of the Berlin Wall<br />
See the site of ‘Checkpoint<br />
Charlie’<br />
Prague:<br />
See Hradcany Castle,<br />
the Cathedral of St. Vitus,<br />
Charles Bridge and<br />
Wenceslas Square<br />
Munich:<br />
See the Glockenspiel<br />
& Marienplatz<br />
Visit a beerhall<br />
Venice:<br />
Private motorboat to the<br />
historic islands<br />
See the Bridge of Sighs,<br />
the Doges' Palace & St.<br />
Mark's Square<br />
Murano glass-blowing &<br />
Burano lace-making<br />
demonstrations<br />
Rome:<br />
See Piazza Venezia, Trevi<br />
Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza<br />
Navona, Colosseum<br />
& Roman Forum<br />
Vatican City:<br />
See St. Peter's Basilica<br />
Pisa:<br />
See the Leaning Tower<br />
Florence:<br />
Walking tour with a local guide<br />
See the Duomo, Basilica<br />
VISIT 10 COUNTRIES<br />
England, Belgium (in transit),<br />
Netherlands, Germany, Czech<br />
Republic, Austria (in transit), Italy,<br />
Vatican City, Switzerland, France<br />
“ Sam Durey<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> Tour Driver<br />
Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell<br />
Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza<br />
della Signoria<br />
Florentine leather craft<br />
demonstration<br />
Lucerne:<br />
See the Wooden Chapel Bridge<br />
Scenic Alpine drive<br />
Burgundy:<br />
See the Chablis & Burgundy<br />
vineyards<br />
Paris:<br />
Evening Tour of Illuminations<br />
See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de<br />
Triomphe, the Louvre, the<br />
Champs Elysées & Nôtre<br />
Dame Cathedral<br />
Visit a French Perfumery<br />
Spend some time in London<br />
before or after your tour<br />
“I love the special moments people<br />
experience on tour, like watching<br />
their reaction seeing the Eiffel<br />
Tower or Colosseum for<br />
the first time”“<br />
Nôtre Dame - Paris
FREE TIME<br />
...to explore and do your own thing,<br />
as well as take part in our ‘Optional<br />
Extras’ (at extra cost). See page<br />
5 for more details. Here’s a sample:<br />
Amsterdam: Evening Canal Cruise<br />
Berlin: Historical Walking Tour<br />
Prague: River Cruise & Buffet Lunch<br />
Venice: Gondola Ride<br />
Rome: Guided Imperial Rome Tour<br />
Florence: Nightclub<br />
Paris: Famous Parisian Cabaret Show & Dinner<br />
Nightclub - Florence<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive<br />
London. Check-in to the Hotel Imperial,<br />
then free time to explore London.<br />
DAY 3: London to Amsterdam.<br />
Meet your <strong>Contiki</strong> Crew, see the White<br />
Cliffs of Dover before traveling through<br />
Belgium, into the Netherlands to<br />
Amsterdam. (D)<br />
DAY 4: Amsterdam. A full day to<br />
enjoy this vibrant city - maybe visit<br />
Anne Frank's house or the Van Gogh<br />
museum and do some shopping.<br />
Tonight a chance to try local cuisine. (B)<br />
DAY 5: Amsterdam to Berlin.<br />
Past Hannover, across the River Elbe<br />
to Germany's capital Berlin. (B,D)<br />
DAY 6: Berlin. Sightseeing tour, then<br />
a free day to visit 'Checkpoint Charlie'<br />
museum and explore. Maybe join an<br />
historical walking tour. (B)<br />
DAY 7: Berlin to Prague. A stop in<br />
Dresden on the way to the golden city<br />
of Prague. (B,D)<br />
DAY 8: Prague. Sightseeing with<br />
plenty of free time to enjoy this<br />
medieval city. Maybe join us for lunch<br />
on a river cruise. (B)<br />
DAY 9: Prague to Munich. To<br />
Munich, home of the Oktoberfest. (B)<br />
DAY 10: Munich. A full free day to<br />
discover the sights of Munich. Enjoy<br />
the shops or visit a museum. (B,D)<br />
DAY 11: Munich to Venice.<br />
Stunning scenic drive across the<br />
Brenner Pass and into Italy towards<br />
beautiful Venice. (B,D)<br />
English Channel<br />
Loire<br />
Seine<br />
LONDON<br />
DOVER<br />
CALAIS<br />
DAY 12: Venice. Travel to the central<br />
islands of Venice for sightseeing and a<br />
half day free to explore. Time later for<br />
a gondola ride. (B)<br />
DAY 13: Venice to Rome. Through<br />
Umbria to Rome for our sightseeing<br />
tour. (B)<br />
DAY 14: Rome. Full day free to<br />
explore Rome. Maybe see St. Peter's<br />
Basilica, the Spanish Steps or check<br />
out the shops. (B,D)<br />
DAY 15: Rome to Florence.<br />
Through the Tuscan countryside to<br />
visit Pisa, then on to Florence. (B,D)<br />
DAY 16: Florence. This morning a<br />
guided walking tour of the sights of<br />
Florence. In your free half day explore<br />
the shops or visit one of the many<br />
museums. (B)<br />
DAY 17: Florence to Lucerne.<br />
Scenic drive past Milan and Lake Como<br />
to Lucerne, in the Swiss Alps. (B,D)<br />
DAY 18: Lucerne. A whole day to<br />
enjoy mountains, lakes and<br />
shopping. (B)<br />
DAY 19: Lucerne to Paris. Through<br />
Burgundy, past Dijon's vineyards, to<br />
Paris. Tonight your first glimpse of this<br />
beautiful city. (B,D)<br />
DAY 20: Paris. City sightseeing this<br />
morning with the afternoon free to<br />
explore Paris. Tonight maybe join us<br />
for a cabaret show. (B)<br />
DAY 21: Depart Paris. Morning<br />
transfer to Paris CDG Airport (est. arr.<br />
10am) or choose to take a<br />
complimentary transfer to central<br />
London to extend your stay. (B)<br />
Refer to www.contiki.com/<br />
inspiration-winter<br />
VALLEY OF THE SOMME<br />
PARIS<br />
EDAM<br />
BURGUNDY REGION<br />
†<br />
††<br />
Rhone<br />
AMSTERDAM<br />
Mediterranean Sea<br />
LUCERNE<br />
Charles Bridge - Prague<br />
Rhine<br />
MUNICH<br />
Po<br />
PISA<br />
CODE: WWAP WINTER 08/09<br />
All prices per person in C$<br />
Elbe<br />
LAKE COMO<br />
Danube<br />
FLORENCE<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London Paris Only<br />
OCT 18 OCT 20 NOV 7 2675<br />
OCT 25 OCT 27 NOV 14 2675<br />
NOV 1 NOV 3 NOV 21 2599<br />
NOV 8 NOV 10 NOV 28 2599<br />
NOV 15 NOV 17 DEC 5 2599<br />
NOV 22 NOV 24 DEC 12 2599<br />
NOV 29 DEC 1 DEC 19 2599<br />
DEC 6 DEC 8 DEC 26 2599<br />
DEC 13 DEC 15† JAN 2 2665<br />
DEC 15 DEC 17†† JAN 4 2665<br />
DEC 17 DEC 19††† JAN 6 2665<br />
DEC 19 DEC 21* JAN 8 2665<br />
DEC 23 DEC 25** JAN 12 2665<br />
DEC 25 DEC 27*** JAN 14 2665<br />
Single room supplement: C$649.<br />
5% Triple share reduction.<br />
Start 7.30am & end approx. 6.30pm.<br />
Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris.<br />
Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne.<br />
††† Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence.<br />
* Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome.<br />
** Spend New Year’s Eve in Munich.<br />
*** Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague.<br />
†* Spend New Year’s Eve in Berlin.<br />
# Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam.<br />
For Travel Insurance see page 38.<br />
BERLIN<br />
DRESDEN<br />
BRENNER PASS<br />
VATICAN CITY<br />
VENICE<br />
ROME<br />
PRAGUE<br />
Adriatic Sea<br />
EARLY<br />
PAYMENT<br />
DISCOUNT<br />
SEE PAGE 8<br />
Danube<br />
Places visited<br />
contiki.com<br />
1 or more nightstops<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London Paris Only<br />
DEC 27 DEC 29†* JAN 16 2665<br />
DEC 29 DEC 31# JAN 18 2665<br />
DEC 31 JAN 2 JAN 20 2665<br />
JAN 2 JAN 4 JAN 22 2665<br />
JAN 4 JAN 6 JAN 24 2665<br />
JAN 10 JAN 12 JAN 30 2665<br />
JAN 17 JAN 19 FEB 6 2545<br />
JAN 24 JAN 26 FEB 13 2545<br />
FEB 7 FEB 9 FEB 27 2545<br />
FEB 14 FEB 16 MAR 6 2545<br />
FEB 21 FEB 23 MAR 13 2545<br />
MAR 7 MAR 9 MAR 27 2545<br />
MAR 14 MAR 16 APR 3 2545<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour fares<br />
from major Canadian gateways to & from<br />
all the start/end cities in this brochure.<br />
OFFER 1 SAVE C$119<br />
OFFER 2 SAVE C$59<br />
Multi-Country<br />
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20<br />
Multi-Country contiki.com<br />
EUROPEAN VISTA<br />
23 Days from C$119<br />
per day (tour only)<br />
All this included<br />
2 nights in <strong>Contiki</strong>’s special Resort hotel plus 19 nights in<br />
superior tourist class hotels - see page 10.<br />
Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share<br />
with private facilities.<br />
20 Continental breakfasts (B) and 11 three-course dinners (D)<br />
- as per itinerary.<br />
Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.<br />
Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver.<br />
Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.<br />
Ferry transport as per itinerary.<br />
Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.<br />
Included Highlights<br />
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are<br />
included in your trip price!<br />
Paris:<br />
Evening Tour of Illuminations<br />
See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de<br />
Triomphe, the Louvre, the<br />
Champs Elysées & Nôtre<br />
Dame Cathedral<br />
Lucerne:<br />
See the Wooden Chapel Bridge<br />
View the Lion Monument<br />
French Riviera:<br />
Visit a French Perfumery<br />
Scenic Drive along the<br />
Riviera coast<br />
Visit Monaco & see the<br />
Royal Palace<br />
Visit a Monte Carlo casino<br />
Pisa:<br />
See the Leaning Tower<br />
Florence:<br />
Walking tour with a local<br />
guide<br />
Florentine leather craft<br />
demonstration<br />
See the Duomo, Basilica<br />
Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell<br />
Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza<br />
della Signoria<br />
Rome:<br />
See Piazza Venezia,<br />
Pantheon, Trevi Fountain,<br />
Piazza Navona, Colosseum &<br />
Roman Forum<br />
Vatican City:<br />
See St. Peter's Basilica<br />
Venice:<br />
Private motorboat to the<br />
historic islands<br />
VISIT 11 COUNTRIES<br />
England, France, Switzerland, Monaco,<br />
Italy, Vatican City, Germany, Austria, Czech<br />
Republic, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)<br />
“<br />
See the Bridge of Sighs,<br />
the Doges' Palace & St.<br />
Mark's Square<br />
Murano glass-blowing<br />
& Burano lace-making<br />
demonstrations<br />
Brenner Pass:<br />
Scenic drive past vineyards,<br />
orchards & castles<br />
Munich:<br />
See the Glockenspiel &<br />
Marienplatz<br />
Visit a beerhall<br />
Mauthausen:<br />
Visit the concentration camp<br />
Winter Markets in Munich<br />
“Nothing beats a night out in<br />
Prague - with the craziest<br />
nightlife in Eastern Europe in one<br />
of the most beautiful<br />
cities in the world.”“<br />
Daniel Mailhiot<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> Tour Manager<br />
Vienna:<br />
See Schönbrunn Palace,<br />
St. Stephen's Cathedral &<br />
the State Opera House<br />
Scenic drive along the<br />
historic Ring Road<br />
Prague:<br />
See Hradcany Castle, the<br />
Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles<br />
Bridge and Wenceslas Square<br />
Rhine Valley:<br />
See the Lorelei Rock<br />
Amsterdam:<br />
See the canals, gable houses<br />
and city by night<br />
Visit a cheese farm & clog<br />
maker's house
FREE TIME<br />
...to explore and do your own thing,<br />
as well as take part in our ‘Optional<br />
Extras’ (at extra cost). See page<br />
5 for more details. Here’s a sample:<br />
Paris:<br />
Famous Parisian Cabaret Show with Dinner<br />
French Riviera:<br />
Monaco Restaurant Evening<br />
Florence:<br />
Tuscan Hills Feast<br />
Nightclub<br />
Rome:<br />
Guided Imperial Rome Tour<br />
Vienna:<br />
Mozart Classical Concert & Dinner<br />
Rhine Valley:<br />
Wine Tasting<br />
Amsterdam:<br />
Evening Canal Cruise<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive<br />
London. Check-in to the Hotel Imperial,<br />
then free time to explore London.<br />
DAY 3: London to Paris. Meet your<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> Crew and see the White Cliffs<br />
of Dover. Continue past World War I<br />
battlefields to Paris for your first<br />
glimpse of this beautiful city. (D)<br />
DAY 4: Paris. City sightseeing this<br />
morning with the afternoon free to<br />
explore Paris. Tonight maybe join us<br />
for dinner and a cabaret show. (B)<br />
DAY 5: Paris to Lucerne. Through<br />
the vineyards of Burgundy, past Dijon<br />
to Lucerne in the Swiss Alps. (B,D)<br />
DAY 6: Lucerne. A day to enjoy<br />
mountains, lakes and shopping. (B,D)<br />
DAY 7: Lucerne to French Riviera.<br />
Scenic drive past Lake Como and<br />
Milan to the Mediterranean and the<br />
French Riviera. Tonight Monaco and<br />
Monte Carlo. (B)<br />
DAY 8: French Riviera. A whole day<br />
to relax – maybe shop for some<br />
French fashion. (B,D)<br />
DAY 9: French Riviera to Florence.<br />
Past Genoa to Pisa and Florence in<br />
Tuscany. (B,D)<br />
DAY 10: Florence. This morning a<br />
guided walking tour of the sights of<br />
Florence. In your free half day explore<br />
the shops or visit one of the many<br />
museums. (B)<br />
DAY 11: Florence to Rome.<br />
Through Umbria to Rome for our<br />
sightseeing tour. (B)<br />
DAY 12: Rome. Full day free to<br />
explore Rome. Maybe visit St. Peter’s<br />
Basilica, the Spanish Steps or check<br />
out the shops. (B,D)<br />
DAY 13: Rome to Venice. Across<br />
the Apennine Mountains past Bologna,<br />
home of spaghetti bolognese, to<br />
Venice. (B,D)<br />
DAY 14: Venice. Travel to the central<br />
islands of Venice for sightseeing and a<br />
half day free to explore. Time later for<br />
a gondola ride. (B)<br />
DAY 15: Venice to Munich. To<br />
Munich, home of the Oktoberfest. (B)<br />
DAY 16: Munich to Vienna. To the<br />
capital of Austria. Tonight a chance to<br />
Loire<br />
Seine<br />
LONDON<br />
DOVER<br />
CALAIS<br />
English Channel<br />
join us at a classical music recital. (B)<br />
DAY 17: Vienna. Morning sightseeing<br />
with a half day free to explore, shop or<br />
visit one of the fantastic museums. (B,D)<br />
DAY 18: Vienna to Prague. Through<br />
Bohemia to Prague, the capital of the<br />
Czech Republic. (B,D)<br />
DAY 19: Prague. Sightseeing with<br />
plenty of free time to enjoy this<br />
medieval city. Maybe join us for lunch<br />
on a river cruise. (B)<br />
DAY 20: Prague to Rhine Valley.<br />
Through Germany to the Rhine Valley.<br />
Learn how beersteins are crafted and<br />
maybe try some local Rhine Reisling<br />
wine. (B,D)<br />
DAY 21: Rhine Valley to<br />
Amsterdam. Cross the border into<br />
the Netherlands. Tonight Amsterdam<br />
nightlife. (B,D)<br />
DAY 22: Amsterdam. A full day to<br />
enjoy this vibrant city - maybe visit<br />
Anne Frank's house or the Van Gogh<br />
museum and do some shopping.<br />
Tonight a chance to try local cuisine. (B)<br />
DAY 23: Depart Amsterdam.<br />
Morning transfer to Schipol Airport<br />
(est. arr. 10am) or choose to take a<br />
complimentary transfer to central<br />
London to extend your stay. (B)<br />
Refer to<br />
www.contiki.com/vista-winter<br />
Florence<br />
VALLEY OF THE SOMME<br />
PARIS<br />
EDAM<br />
BURGUNDY REGION<br />
Rhone<br />
AMSTERDAM<br />
LUCERNE<br />
SWISS ALPS<br />
MONACO<br />
FRENCH<br />
RIVIERA<br />
Mediterranean Sea<br />
Gondola Ride - Venice<br />
RHINE<br />
VALLEY<br />
CODE: WWHT WINTER 08/09<br />
All prices per person in C$<br />
Rhine<br />
Po<br />
PISA<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London Ams’dam Only<br />
OCT 16 OCT 18 NOV 7 2965<br />
OCT 23 OCT 25 NOV 14 2965<br />
NOV 6 NOV 8 NOV 28 2799<br />
NOV 13 NOV 15 DEC 5 2799<br />
NOV 20 NOV 22 DEC 12 2799<br />
NOV 27 NOV 29 DEC 19 2799<br />
DEC 4 DEC 6 DEC 26 2799<br />
DEC 11 DEC 13† JAN 2 2799<br />
DEC 13 DEC 15†† JAN 4 2855<br />
DEC 18 DEC 20††† JAN 9 2855<br />
DEC 20 DEC 22* JAN 11 2855<br />
DEC 22 DEC 24** JAN 13 2855<br />
DEC 25 DEC 27*** JAN 16 2855<br />
DEC 27 DEC 29†* JAN 18 2855<br />
Single room supplement: C$699.<br />
5% Triple share reduction.<br />
Start 7.30am & end approx. 6.30pm.<br />
† Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam.<br />
†† Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague.<br />
††† Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice.<br />
* Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome.<br />
** Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence.<br />
*** Spend New Year’s Eve in Nice.<br />
†* Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne.<br />
For Travel Insurance see page 38.<br />
MUNICH<br />
Elbe<br />
Danube<br />
BRENNER PASS<br />
FLORENCE<br />
APENNINE<br />
MOUNTAINS<br />
VATICAN CITY<br />
MAUTHAUSEN<br />
VENICE<br />
Places visited<br />
1 or more nightstops<br />
PRAGUE<br />
ROME<br />
Adriatic Sea<br />
EARLY<br />
PAYMENT<br />
DISCOUNT<br />
SEE PAGE 8<br />
VIENNA<br />
Danube<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London Ams’dam Only<br />
JAN 1 JAN 3 JAN 23 2855<br />
JAN 3 JAN 5 JAN 25 2855<br />
JAN 8 JAN 10 JAN 30 2855<br />
JAN 10 JAN 12 FEB 1 2855<br />
JAN 15 JAN 17 FEB 6 2855<br />
JAN 22 JAN 24 FEB 13 2719<br />
JAN 29 JAN 31 FEB 20 2719<br />
FEB 12 FEB 14 MAR 6 2719<br />
FEB 19 FEB 21 MAR 13 2719<br />
FEB 26 FEB 28 MAR 20 2719<br />
MAR 5 MAR 7 MAR 27 2719<br />
MAR 12 MAR 14 APR 3 2719<br />
MAR 19 MAR 21 APR 10 2719<br />
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all the start/end cities in this brochure.<br />
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OFFER 2 SAVE C$65<br />
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WINTER WANDERER<br />
26 Days from C$135<br />
per day (tour only)<br />
All this included<br />
2 nights in <strong>Contiki</strong>’s special Resort hotel, 22 nights in superior<br />
tourist class hotels - see page 10.<br />
Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share<br />
with private facilities.<br />
23 Continental breakfasts (B) and 12 three-course dinners (D)<br />
- as per itinerary.<br />
Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.<br />
Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver.<br />
Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.<br />
Ferry transport as per itinerary.<br />
Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.<br />
Included Highlights<br />
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are<br />
included in your trip price!<br />
Paris:<br />
Evening Tour of Illuminations<br />
See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de<br />
Triomphe, the Louvre, the<br />
Champs Elysées & Nôtre<br />
Dame Cathedral<br />
Lucerne:<br />
See the Wooden Chapel Bridge<br />
Lyon:<br />
Visit the old town<br />
Barcelona:<br />
See Gaudi's Art Nouveau<br />
Cathedral & the 1992<br />
Olympic Games complex<br />
Walk through the Gothic<br />
Quarter and La Rambla<br />
French Riviera:<br />
Visit a French Perfumery<br />
Scenic Drive along the<br />
Riviera coast<br />
Visit Monaco & see the<br />
Royal Palace<br />
Visit a Monte Carlo casino<br />
Florence:<br />
Walking tour with a local guide<br />
See the Duomo, Basilica<br />
Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell<br />
Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza<br />
della Signoria<br />
Florentine leather craft<br />
demonstration<br />
Rome:<br />
See Piazza Venezia, Trevi<br />
Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza<br />
Navona, Colosseum &<br />
Roman Forum<br />
Vatican City:<br />
See St. Peter's Basilica<br />
Venice:<br />
Private motorboat to the<br />
historic islands<br />
VISIT 12 COUNTRIES<br />
England, France, Switzerland, Spain,<br />
Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Austria,<br />
Germany, Czech Republic,<br />
Netherlands, Belgium (in transit)<br />
See the Bridge of Sighs,<br />
the Doges' palace &<br />
St. Mark's Square<br />
Murano glass-blowing<br />
& Burano lace-making<br />
demonstrations<br />
Vienna:<br />
See Schönbrunn Palace,<br />
St. Stephen's Cathedral<br />
& the State Opera House<br />
Scenic drive along the<br />
historic Ring Road<br />
Mauthausen:<br />
Visit the concentration camp<br />
Munich:<br />
See the Glockenspiel &<br />
Marienplatz<br />
Visit a beerhall<br />
Eiffel Tower - Paris<br />
“<br />
““There’s nothing like pulling<br />
over on the side of the road<br />
for an impromptu snowball fight<br />
... followed by a warming<br />
mug of glühwein!”<br />
Glen Jupp<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> Tour Manager<br />
Prague:<br />
See Hradcany Castle, the<br />
Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles<br />
Bridge & Wenceslas Square<br />
Berlin:<br />
See the Tiergarten,<br />
Alexanderplatz, Russian<br />
War Memorial, Brandenberg<br />
Gate, historic Reichstag<br />
building and the remains of<br />
the Berlin Wall<br />
See the site of ‘Checkpoint<br />
Charlie’<br />
Amsterdam:<br />
See the canals, gable houses<br />
and city by night<br />
Visit a cheese farm & clog<br />
maker's house
FREE TIME 1<br />
...to explore and do your own thing, as<br />
well as take part in our ‘Optional<br />
Extras’ (at extra cost). See page 5 for<br />
more details. Here’s a sample:<br />
Paris: Famous Parisian Cabaret Show & Dinner<br />
Barcelona: Flamenco Show & Dinner<br />
Florence: Nightclub<br />
Rome: Guided Imperial Rome Tour<br />
Venice: Gondola Ride<br />
Vienna: Old Vienna Schnaps Museum<br />
Prague: River Cruise with lunch<br />
Berlin: Historical Walking Tour<br />
Amsterdam: Evening Canal Cruise<br />
Brandenberg Gate - Berlin<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive<br />
London. Check-in to the Hotel Imperial,<br />
then free time to explore London.<br />
DAY 3: London to Paris. Meet your<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> Crew, see the White Cliffs of<br />
Dover. Continue past World War I<br />
battlefields to Paris. Tonight your first<br />
glimpse of the 'City of Lights'. (D)<br />
DAY 4: Paris Sightseeing.<br />
Sightseeing with time to explore the<br />
famous landmarks of Paris. (B)<br />
DAY 5: Paris to Lucerne. Through<br />
the vineyards of Burgundy, past Dijon<br />
to Lucerne in the Swiss Alps. (B,D)<br />
DAY 6: Lucerne. A day to enjoy<br />
mountains, lakes and shopping. (B,D)<br />
DAY 7: Lucerne to Lyon. Past<br />
Geneva and Lausanne and on to Lyon,<br />
France's gastronomic capital. (B)<br />
DAY 8: Lyon to Barcelona. Through<br />
Provence to Pont du Gard, then past<br />
the Pyrenées Mountains to the<br />
Mediterranean city Barcelona. (B,D)<br />
DAY 9: Barcelona. Morning sightseeing<br />
with a half day free to follow in<br />
Columbus or Picasso's footsteps.<br />
Maybe Flamenco dancing tonight. (B)<br />
DAY 10: Barcelona to French<br />
Riviera. Return to France and pass<br />
Cannes, home of the film festival to<br />
the French Riviera. (B,D)<br />
DAY 11: French Riviera. A whole day<br />
to relax - maybe hit the shops for some<br />
French fashion or enjoy a leisurely lunch.<br />
Tonight Monaco and Monte Carlo. (B)<br />
DAY 12: French Riviera to<br />
Florence. Past Genoa to Pisa and<br />
Florence in Tuscany. (B)<br />
DAY 13: Florence to Rome. A<br />
walking tour of Florence and time for<br />
shopping. Then to Rome for our<br />
sightseeing tour. (B)<br />
DAY 14: Rome. A full day free to<br />
explore Rome. Maybe see the Sistine<br />
English Channel<br />
Loire<br />
Seine<br />
LONDON<br />
DOVER<br />
CALAIS<br />
PYRENEES<br />
MOUNTAINS<br />
BARCELONA<br />
Chapel, climb the Spanish Steps or<br />
check out the shops. (B,D)<br />
DAY 15: Rome to Venice. Across<br />
the Apennine Mountains past Bologna,<br />
home of spaghetti bolognese, to<br />
Venice. (B,D)<br />
DAY 16: Venice. Travel to the central<br />
islands of Venice for sightseeing and a<br />
half day free to explore. Time later for<br />
a gondola ride. (B)<br />
DAY 17: Venice to Vienna. Through<br />
the Dolomite Mountains to Austria's<br />
city of music Vienna. Tonight a special<br />
resort hotel. (B)<br />
DAY 18: Vienna. Morning sightseeing<br />
with a half day free to explore, shop or<br />
visit one of the fantastic museums. (B,D)<br />
DAY 19: Vienna to Munich. To<br />
Munich, home of the Oktoberfest. (B,D)<br />
DAY 20: Munich to Prague.<br />
Through the German countryside to<br />
the golden city of Prague. (B,D)<br />
DAY 21: Prague. Sightseeing with<br />
plenty of free time to enjoy this<br />
medieval city. Maybe join us for lunch<br />
on a river cruise. (B)<br />
DAY 22: Prague to Berlin. A stop in<br />
Dresden on the way to Berlin, the<br />
historic capital of Germany. (B,D)<br />
DAY 23: Berlin. Sightseeing tour,<br />
time to visit the "Checkpoint Charlie"<br />
museum and shops. (B)<br />
DAY 24: Berlin to Amsterdam.<br />
Across the River Elbe and past<br />
Hannover to Amsterdam and its<br />
famous nightlife. (B,D)<br />
Day 25: Amsterdam. A full day to<br />
enjoy this vibrant city - maybe visit<br />
Anne Frank's house or the Van Gogh<br />
museum and do some shopping.<br />
Tonight a chance to try local cuisine. (B)<br />
DAY 26: Depart Amsterdam.<br />
Morning transfer to Schipol Airport<br />
(est. arr. 10am) or choose to take a<br />
complimentary transfer to central<br />
London to extend your stay. (B)<br />
Refer to<br />
www.contiki.com/wanderer<br />
VALLEY OF THE SOMME<br />
PARIS<br />
BURGUNDY REGION<br />
LYON<br />
AMSTERDAM<br />
Rhone<br />
FRENCH<br />
RIVIERA<br />
Mediterranean Sea<br />
LUCERNE<br />
MONACO<br />
Schnaps Museum - Vienna<br />
Rhine<br />
Po<br />
PISA<br />
CODE: WWHL WINTER 08/09<br />
All prices per person in C$<br />
Elbe<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London Ams’dam Only<br />
Danube<br />
MUNICH<br />
DOLOMITES<br />
APENNINE<br />
MOUNTAINS<br />
FLORENCE<br />
OCT 16 OCT 18 NOV 10 3609<br />
OCT 23 OCT 25 NOV 17 3609<br />
OCT 30 NOV 1 NOV 24 3575<br />
NOV 13 NOV 15 DEC 8 3575<br />
NOV 20 NOV 22 DEC 15 3575<br />
NOV 24 NOV 26 DEC 19 3575<br />
NOV 27 NOV 29 DEC 22 3575<br />
DEC 4 DEC 6 DEC 29 3575<br />
DEC 8 DEC 10† JAN 2 3575<br />
DEC 11 DEC 13†† JAN 5 3575<br />
DEC 15 DEC 17††† JAN 9 3665<br />
DEC 18 DEC 20* JAN 12 3665<br />
DEC 22 DEC 24** JAN 16 3665<br />
DEC 25 DEC 27*** JAN 19 3665<br />
†<br />
Single room supplement: C$875.<br />
5% Triple share reduction.<br />
Start 7.30am & end approx. 6.30pm.<br />
Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam.<br />
†† Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague.<br />
††† Spend New Year’s Eve in Vienna.<br />
* Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome.<br />
** Spend New Year’s Eve in French Riviera.<br />
*** Spend New Year’s Eve in Lyon.<br />
†* Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne.<br />
# Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris.<br />
For Travel Insurance see page 38.<br />
VATICAN CITY<br />
BERLIN<br />
DRESDEN<br />
MAUTHAUSEN<br />
VENICE<br />
ROME<br />
PRAGUE<br />
Places visited<br />
EARLY<br />
PAYMENT<br />
DISCOUNT<br />
SEE PAGE 8<br />
or more nightstops<br />
VIENNA<br />
Danube<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London Ams’dam Only<br />
DEC 27 DEC 29†* JAN 21 3665<br />
DEC 29 DEC 31# JAN 23 3665<br />
DEC 31 JAN 2 JAN 25 3665<br />
JAN 2 JAN 4 JAN 27 3665<br />
JAN 4 JAN 6 JAN 29 3665<br />
JAN 8 JAN 10 FEB 2 3665<br />
JAN 15 JAN 17 FEB 9 3665<br />
JAN 22 JAN 24 FEB 16 3495<br />
JAN 29 JAN 31 FEB 23 3495<br />
FEB 5 FEB 7 MAR 2 3495<br />
FEB 12 FEB 14 MAR 9 3495<br />
FEB 26 FEB 28 MAR 23 3495<br />
MAR 5 MAR 7 MAR 30 3495<br />
MAR 19 MAR 21 APR 13 3495<br />
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OFFER 1 SAVE C$169<br />
OFFER 2 SAVE C$85<br />
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24<br />
Regional contiki.com<br />
BATH<br />
Loire<br />
Seine<br />
LONDON<br />
STONEHENGE DOVER<br />
CALAIS<br />
English Channel<br />
PARIS<br />
VERSAILLES<br />
PLEASE NOTE<br />
This map shows route and<br />
nightstops for all trips<br />
featured on pages 24-25.<br />
VALLEY OF<br />
THE SOMME<br />
+<br />
AMSTERDAM<br />
Places visited<br />
TO ROME<br />
Rhine<br />
1 or more nightstops<br />
Po<br />
Rhone<br />
LONDON & PARIS <strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
discover this spectacular city. This<br />
evening your chance to join us for a<br />
special treat - dinner and show at<br />
the world famous Moulin Rouge<br />
You can extend this trip in PARIS and to ROME or AMSTERDAM.<br />
See page 25 for further information on these extensions.<br />
8 Days from C$119<br />
per day (tour only)<br />
DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive<br />
London. Check-in to your hotel after<br />
2pm and the remainder of the day is<br />
free to relax before meeting your<br />
fellow travelers at 6pm. After dinner<br />
take a short walk to explore nearby<br />
Covent Garden. (D)<br />
DAY 3: London. Today we journey<br />
to historic Stonehenge on our way<br />
to the beautiful spa town of Bath.<br />
Tonight why not get together at a<br />
cabaret. (B)<br />
DAY 7: Paris. What better way to<br />
immerse yourself in Parisian chic<br />
than with a visit to a French perfume<br />
house? This afternoon and evening<br />
are yours to explore the city and<br />
perhaps dine out in style. (B)<br />
DAY 8: Paris. Time to swap<br />
addresses and say au-revoir as your<br />
trip ends after breakfast. (B)<br />
Refer to<br />
VISIT 2 COUNTRIES England, France<br />
traditional English pub? (B)<br />
DAY 4: London. This morning we<br />
take a driving tour of London past<br />
sights such as Westminster Abbey,<br />
the Tower of London, the Houses of<br />
Parliament and Big Ben. Use your<br />
included tube-pass to visit Madame<br />
Tussauds, the London Eye or many<br />
other London attractions. Tonight we<br />
visit the West End for a musical. (B)<br />
DAY 5: London to Paris. Leaving<br />
London, we head for Dover and our<br />
ferry to France. Enjoy a first view of<br />
the city's sights on our evening<br />
illuminations tour. (B,D)<br />
DAY 6: Paris. A short drive to<br />
Versailles for a guided tour of this<br />
amazing palace. Free time to<br />
www.contiki.com/london-paris<br />
Parliament Square<br />
- London<br />
All this included<br />
6 nights in superior tourist class hotels – see page 10.<br />
8 nights for Paris and Amsterdam extensions.<br />
8 nights & 1 overnight train couchette for Rome extension.<br />
Accommodation based on twin-share with private facilities.<br />
6 Continental breakfasts (B) and 2 three-course dinners (D)<br />
- as per itinerary except for the Paris, Rome & Amsterdam<br />
extensions: 8 Continental breakfasts (B)<br />
Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.<br />
Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver on days 2-8.<br />
Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.<br />
Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.<br />
Included Highlights<br />
All these highlights along with city sightseeing<br />
are included in your trip price!<br />
London:<br />
Walking tour to see Soho,<br />
Covent Garden &<br />
Piccadilly Circus in<br />
London's West End<br />
See the mystical boulders<br />
of Stonehenge<br />
Visit the old Roman<br />
town, Bath<br />
Experience a traditional<br />
English Pub<br />
Sightseeing tour of<br />
London<br />
See Westminster Abbey,<br />
the Tower of London, the<br />
House of Parliament, Big<br />
Ben & the Royal Palace<br />
1 day tube pass for the<br />
London Underground<br />
Entrance to a famous<br />
West End Musical<br />
Paris:<br />
Evening Tour of<br />
Illuminations<br />
See the Eiffel Tower, Arc<br />
de Triomphe, the Louvre,<br />
the Champs Elysées &<br />
Nôtre Dame Cathedral<br />
Entrance & Guided<br />
Tour of the Château<br />
of Versailles<br />
Visit a French Perfumery<br />
For Paris Extension:<br />
2 Day pass on Paris<br />
metro<br />
For Rome Extension:<br />
Transfer to station &<br />
overnight train to Rome<br />
Transfer to Rome Hotel<br />
2 day pass on Rome<br />
metro<br />
For Amsterdam<br />
Extension:<br />
Transfer to station & train<br />
to Amsterdam<br />
Transfer to Amsterdam<br />
Hotel<br />
2 day city tram pass<br />
Eiffel Tower - Paris<br />
FREE<br />
TIME<br />
...to explore and do your own<br />
thing, as well as take part in<br />
our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra<br />
cost). See page 5 for more<br />
details. Here’s a sample:<br />
Bath:<br />
Guided tour of the Roman<br />
Baths<br />
Stonehenge:<br />
Audio guided tour of<br />
Stonehenge<br />
Paris:<br />
Parisian Cabaret Show &<br />
Dinner<br />
CODE: WWGE WINTER 08/09<br />
All prices per person in C$<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London Paris Only<br />
OCT 17 OCT 18 OCT 24 965<br />
NOV 14 NOV 15 NOV 21 965<br />
DEC 12 DEC 13 DEC 19 965<br />
DEC 21 DEC 22 DEC 28 995<br />
DEC 26 DEC 27† JAN 2 995<br />
DEC 29 DEC 30†† JAN 5 995<br />
JAN 2 JAN 3 JAN 9 995<br />
JAN 30 JAN 31 FEB 6 949<br />
FEB 27 FEB 28 MAR 6 949<br />
MAR 6 MAR 7 MAR 13 949<br />
MAR 13 MAR 14 MAR 20 949<br />
MAR 20 MAR 21 MAR 27 949<br />
Single room supplement: C$235.<br />
Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.<br />
† Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris.<br />
†† Spend New Year’s Eve in London.<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour fares<br />
from major Canadian gateways to & from<br />
all the start/end cities in this brochure.<br />
For Travel Insurance see page 38.
LONDON & PARIS<br />
PLUS 2 DAYS PARIS<br />
10 Days from C$114 per day (tour only)<br />
Refer to page 24 for All this Included<br />
and Included Highlights.<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
For Days 1-7 please see London &<br />
Paris 8 day itinerary on page 24.<br />
DAYS 8-9: Paris. Enjoy two more days in<br />
Paris to shop, enjoy good food and visit<br />
museums. Alternatively take a day trip to<br />
one of the nearby attractions - Disneyland,<br />
the Champagne region, or the Monet<br />
gardens in Giverny. (B)(B)<br />
DAY 10: Depart Paris. Time to swap<br />
addresses and say au-revoir as your trip<br />
VISIT 4 COUNTRIES<br />
England, France,<br />
Switzerland (in transit), Italy<br />
Refer to page 24 for All this Included<br />
and Included Highlights.<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
For Days 1-7 please see London &<br />
Paris 8 day itinerary on page 24.<br />
ends after breakfast. (B)<br />
Please note: The Paris extension portion of<br />
this trip is unescorted.<br />
LONDON & PARIS<br />
PLUS AMSTERDAM<br />
10 Days from<br />
C$133<br />
per day (tour only)<br />
VISIT 4 COUNTRIES<br />
England, France, Belgium<br />
(in transit), Netherlands<br />
Refer to page 24 for All this Included<br />
and Included Highlights.<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
For Days 1-7 please see London &<br />
Paris 8 day itinerary on page 24.<br />
LONDON & PARIS<br />
PLUS ROME<br />
11 Days from<br />
C$134<br />
per day (tour only)<br />
Refer to<br />
www.contiki.com/london-paris-plus<br />
Trafalgar Square<br />
- London<br />
DAYS 8-9: Paris to Amsterdam.<br />
Train to Amsterdam. Check-in to your<br />
hotel. There will be plenty of time to<br />
explore Amsterdam - visit sights such<br />
as the Van Gogh museum or Anne<br />
Frank’s house and enjoy the great<br />
nightlife. (B)(B)<br />
DAY 10: Depart Amsterdam.<br />
Time to swap addresses and say goodbye<br />
as your trip ends after breakfast. (B)<br />
Please note: You’ll travel independently by<br />
train and will be met by a <strong>Contiki</strong><br />
Representative in Amsterdam and transferred<br />
to your hotel. Your stay in Amsterdam is<br />
unescorted.<br />
Refer to<br />
www.contiki.com/london-amsterdam<br />
DAY 8: Paris to Rome. Further free<br />
time in Paris. In the afternoon board your<br />
overnight train to Rome. (NB: Train cabins<br />
are single sex, therefore those traveling<br />
as couples may be separated). (B)<br />
DAYS 9-10: Rome. Transfer to hotel to<br />
check-in. Enjoy two days exploring & visit<br />
sights such as the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon,<br />
Piazza Navona, Colosseum, Spanish Steps<br />
or St. Peter’s Basilica. (B)<br />
DAY 11: Depart Rome. Time to swap<br />
addresses and say ‘Arrivederci’ as your trip<br />
ends after breakfast. (B)<br />
Please Note: You’ll travel independently by<br />
train and will be met by a <strong>Contiki</strong><br />
Representative in Rome and transferred to your<br />
hotel. Your stay in Rome is unescorted.<br />
Refer to<br />
www.contiki.com/london-rome<br />
Paris metro Sacre Coeur - Paris<br />
CODE: WWGP WINTER 08/09 All prices per person in C$<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London Paris Only<br />
OCT 17 OCT 18 OCT 26 1149<br />
NOV 14 NOV 15 NOV 23 1149<br />
DEC 12 DEC 13 DEC 21 1149<br />
DEC 21 DEC 22 DEC 30 1189<br />
DEC 26 DEC 27 † JAN 4 1189<br />
DEC 29 DEC 30 †† JAN 7 1189<br />
JAN 2 JAN 3 JAN 11 1189<br />
JAN 30 JAN 31 FEB 8 1135<br />
FEB 27 FEB 28 MAR 8 1135<br />
MAR 6 MAR 7 MAR 15 1135<br />
MAR 13 MAR 14 MAR 22 1135<br />
Eiffel Tower<br />
- Paris<br />
OCT 17 OCT 18 OCT 26 1355<br />
NOV 14 NOV 15 NOV 23 1355<br />
DEC 12 DEC 13 DEC 21 1355<br />
DEC 21 DEC 22 DEC 30 1389<br />
DEC 26 DEC 27 † JAN 4 1389<br />
DEC 29 DEC 30 †† JAN 7 1389<br />
JAN 2 JAN 3 JAN 11 1389<br />
JAN 30 JAN 31 FEB 8 1325<br />
FEB 27 FEB 28 MAR 8 1325<br />
MAR 6 MAR 7 MAR 15 1325<br />
MAR 13 MAR 14 MAR 22 1325<br />
†<br />
††<br />
†<br />
††<br />
Amsterdam Canal Cruise<br />
Colosseum - Rome Trevi Fountain<br />
- Rome<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London Rome Only<br />
OCT 17 OCT 18 OCT 27 1485<br />
NOV 14 NOV 15 NOV 24 1485<br />
DEC 12 DEC 13 DEC 22 1485<br />
DEC 21 DEC 22 DEC 31 1535<br />
DEC 26 DEC 27 † JAN 5 1535<br />
DEC 29 DEC 30 †† JAN 8 1535<br />
JAN 2 JAN 3 JAN 12 1535<br />
JAN 30 JAN 31 FEB 9 1465<br />
FEB 27 FEB 28 MAR 9 1465<br />
MAR 6 MAR 7 MAR 16 1465<br />
MAR 13 MAR 14 MAR 23 1465<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London Paris Only<br />
MAR 20 MAR 21 MAR 29 1135<br />
Single room supplement: C$285.<br />
Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.<br />
Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris.<br />
Spend New Year’s Eve in London.<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour<br />
fares from major Canadian<br />
gateways to & from all the start/end<br />
cities in this brochure.<br />
For Travel Insurance see page 38.<br />
CODE: WWGA WINTER 08/09 All prices per person in C$<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London Ams’dam Only<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London Ams’dam Only<br />
MAR 20 MAR 21 MAR 29 1325<br />
Single room supplement: C$335.<br />
Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.<br />
Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris.<br />
Spend New Year’s Eve in London.<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour<br />
fares from major Canadian<br />
gateways to & from all the start/end<br />
cities in this brochure.<br />
For Travel Insurance see page 38.<br />
CODE: WWGR WINTER 08/09 All prices per person in C$<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London Rome Only<br />
MAR 20 MAR 21 MAR 30 1465<br />
†<br />
††<br />
Single room supplement: C$365.<br />
Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.<br />
Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris.<br />
Spend New Year’s Eve in London.<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour<br />
fares from major Canadian<br />
gateways to & from all the start/end<br />
cities in this brochure.<br />
For Travel Insurance see page 38.<br />
contiki.com<br />
25<br />
Regional
26<br />
Regional contiki.com<br />
Rhine<br />
Elbe<br />
Places visited<br />
Danube<br />
1 or more nightstops<br />
BERLIN<br />
DRESDEN<br />
PRAGUE<br />
KUTNA HORA<br />
VIENNA<br />
BRATISLAVA<br />
Danube<br />
BUDAPEST<br />
BERLIN<br />
TO<br />
Po<br />
BUDAPEST<br />
For shorter versions of this itinerary see page 27<br />
VISIT 5 COUNTRIES<br />
Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary<br />
Included Highlights<br />
All these highlights along with city sightseeing<br />
are included in your trip price!<br />
Berlin:<br />
See the Tiergarten,<br />
Alexanderplatz, Russian<br />
War Memorial,<br />
Brandenburg Gate,<br />
historic Reichstag<br />
building and the remains<br />
of the Berlin Wall<br />
Dresden:<br />
Visit the city destroyed in<br />
World War 2 & known as<br />
the ‘Florence of the north’<br />
See the rebuilt baroque<br />
architecture of the Royal<br />
Residence, Zwinger<br />
Fortress, Opera House<br />
and Frauenkirche<br />
Prague:<br />
Walking tour with a<br />
local guide<br />
See Hradcany Castle,<br />
Cathedral of St. Vitus,<br />
Charles Bridge and<br />
Wenceslas Square.<br />
Visit the old town<br />
square and see the<br />
astronomical clock<br />
Kutná Hora:<br />
Visit this World<br />
Heritage town<br />
PLEASE NOTE<br />
This map shows route and<br />
nightstops for all tours<br />
featured on pages 26-27.<br />
12 Days from C$118<br />
per day (tour only)<br />
All this included<br />
10 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 10.<br />
8 nights for Berlin & Prague plus Vienna. 6 nights for Berlin &<br />
Prague. 4 nights for Vienna & Budapest.<br />
Accommodation based on twin-share with private facilities.<br />
Berlin to Budapest: 10 Continental breakfasts (B) and 4 threecourse<br />
dinners (D) - as per itinerary. Vienna & Budapest: 4<br />
Continental breakfasts (B) and 2 three-course dinners (D).<br />
Berlin & Prague: 6 Continental breakfasts (B) and 2 threecourse<br />
dinners (D). Berlin & Prague plus Vienna: 8 Continental<br />
breakfasts (B) and 3 three-course dinners (D)<br />
Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.<br />
Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver.<br />
Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.<br />
Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.<br />
Vienna:<br />
Scenic drive along the<br />
historic Ring Road<br />
See the Hapsburg<br />
Palaces, St. Stephen's<br />
Cathedral and State<br />
Opera House.<br />
Bratislava:<br />
Visit the historic old town.<br />
See St. Martins<br />
Cathedral, Michael Gate<br />
and Baroque Tower<br />
Budapest:<br />
Sightseeing of Buda<br />
and Pest<br />
See the Castle District,<br />
Royal Palace, Church<br />
of St. Matthias,<br />
Chain Bridge and<br />
Fisherman's Bastion<br />
FREE TIME<br />
...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in<br />
our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See page 5 for more<br />
details. Here’s a sample:<br />
Berlin: Historical Walking Tour<br />
Prague: Lunch River Cruise<br />
Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Classical Concert<br />
Budapest: Evening River Cruise & Buffet<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/<br />
Arrive Berlin. Check-in to your<br />
hotel after 2pm. Meet your Tour<br />
Manager and fellow travelers at<br />
6pm for dinner. (D)<br />
DAYS 3-4: Berlin. After our<br />
morning sightseeing tour enjoy<br />
two days exploring this amazing<br />
city. Visit the Checkpoint Charlie<br />
museum, shop on the Unter der<br />
Linden and experience where<br />
East meets West. (B)(B)<br />
DAY 5: Berlin to Prague. We<br />
visit Dresden en-route to the Czech<br />
Republic for 3 nights in Prague, the<br />
golden city built on seven hills<br />
across the River Vltava. (B,D)<br />
DAYS 6-7: Prague. Morning<br />
sightseeing, then there’s free time<br />
to stroll the cobblestoned streets<br />
of the Old Town, discover the<br />
Jewish quarter and revel in the<br />
local nightlife. (B)(B)<br />
CODE: WWIT WINTER 08/09<br />
All prices per person in C$<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada Berlin Budapest Only<br />
OCT 17 OCT 18 OCT 28 1485<br />
OCT 24 OCT 25 NOV 4 1485<br />
NOV 14 NOV 15 NOV 25 1459<br />
DEC 5 DEC 6 DEC 16 1459<br />
DEC 19 DEC 20 DEC 30 1485<br />
DEC 26 DEC 27† JAN 6 1485<br />
JAN 2 JAN 3 JAN 13 1485<br />
JAN 9 JAN 10 JAN 20 1485<br />
DAY 8: Prague to Vienna.<br />
Visit Kutná Hora before journeying<br />
south to Vienna, the majestic<br />
capital of Austria. Tonight after<br />
sightseeing why not check out<br />
some of the local clubs. (B,D)<br />
DAY 9: Vienna. A day to see the<br />
sights, snack on apple strudel<br />
and sip on coffee. Tonight maybe<br />
enjoy a concert. (B)<br />
DAY 10: Vienna to Budapest.<br />
Three capital cities today! From<br />
Vienna to Slovakia's capital<br />
Bratislava with time to explore.<br />
Then to beautiful Budapest to<br />
discover this Hungarian gem. (B,D)<br />
DAY 11: Budapest. Morning<br />
sightseeing then there’s time to<br />
visit some of the museums, shop<br />
and take a spa. Why not join us<br />
this evening for a farewell river<br />
cruise with buffet dinner? (B)<br />
DAY 12: Depart Budapest.<br />
Time to say goodbye to your<br />
new-found friends as your trip<br />
ends after breakfast. (B)<br />
Refer to www.contiki.com/<br />
berlin-budapest<br />
Drinking gluwein at the markets<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada Berlin Budapest Only<br />
MAR 6 MAR 7 MAR 17 1415<br />
Single room supplement: C$359.<br />
5% Triple share reduction.<br />
Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.<br />
† Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague.<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour<br />
fares from major Canadian<br />
gateways to & from all the start/end<br />
cities in this brochure.<br />
For Travel Insurance see page 38.
BERLIN & PRAGUE<br />
PLUS VIENNA<br />
10 Days from<br />
C$124<br />
per day (tour only)<br />
VISIT 3 COUNTRIES<br />
Germany, Czech Republic,<br />
Austria<br />
Refer to page 26 for All this Included<br />
and Included Highlights.<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
For Days 1-9 please see Days 1-9<br />
Berlin to Budapest 12 day itinerary<br />
on page 26.<br />
BERLIN<br />
& PRAGUE<br />
8 Days from<br />
C$122<br />
per day (tour only)<br />
VISIT 2 COUNTRIES<br />
Germany, Czech Republic<br />
Refer to page 26 for All this Included<br />
and Included Highlights.<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
For Days 1-7 please see Days 1-7<br />
Berlin to Budapest 12 day itinerary<br />
on page 26.<br />
DAY 8: Depart Prague. Time to say<br />
VISIT 3 COUNTRIES<br />
Austria, Slovakia, Hungary<br />
Refer to page 26 for All this Included<br />
and Included Highlights.<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive Vienna.<br />
Check-in to your hotel after 2pm and the<br />
afternoon is yours to explore. Meet your Tour<br />
Manager and fellow travelers at 6pm for<br />
DAY 10: Depart Vienna. Time to say<br />
goodbye to your new-found friends as your<br />
trip ends after breakfast. (B)<br />
Refer to<br />
www.contiki.com/berlin-vienna<br />
Vienna<br />
VIENNA<br />
& BUDAPEST<br />
6 Days from<br />
C$125<br />
per day (tour only)<br />
goodbye to your new-found friends as your<br />
trip ends after breakfast. (B)<br />
Refer to<br />
www.contiki.com/berlin-prague<br />
Palace guard<br />
- Prague<br />
dinner. This evening join us for a sightseeing<br />
tour of the Burg Ring and check out some<br />
local clubs. (D)<br />
For Days 3-6 please see Days 9-12<br />
Berlin to Budapest 12 day itinerary<br />
on page 26.<br />
Refer to www.contiki.com/<br />
vienna-budapest<br />
Vienna<br />
Berlin Wall<br />
CODE: WWBV WINTER 08/09 All prices per person in C$<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada Berlin Vienna Only<br />
OCT 17 OCT 18 OCT 26 1299<br />
OCT 24 OCT 25 NOV 2 1299<br />
NOV 14 NOV 15 NOV 23 1279<br />
DEC 5 DEC 6 DEC 14 1279<br />
DEC 19 DEC 20 DEC 28 1299<br />
DEC 26 DEC 27 † JAN 4 1299<br />
JAN 2 JAN 3 JAN 11 1299<br />
JAN 9 JAN 10 JAN 18 1299<br />
Berlin<br />
OCT 17 OCT 18 OCT 24 1025<br />
OCT 24 OCT 25 OCT 31 1025<br />
NOV 14 NOV 15 NOV 21 999<br />
DEC 5 DEC 6 DEC 12 999<br />
DEC 19 DEC 20 DEC 26 1025<br />
DEC 26 DEC 27 † JAN 2 1025<br />
JAN 2 JAN 3 JAN 9 1025<br />
JAN 9 JAN 10 JAN 16 1025<br />
Parliament Building on the River Danube<br />
- Budapest<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada Berlin Vienna Only<br />
MAR 6 MAR 7 MAR 15 1239<br />
Single room supplement: C$315.<br />
5% Triple share reduction.<br />
Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.<br />
† Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague.<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour<br />
fares from major Canadian<br />
gateways to & from all the start/end<br />
cities in this brochure.<br />
For Travel Insurance see page 38.<br />
CODE: WWBP WINTER 08/09 All prices per person in C$<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada Berlin Prague Only<br />
Prague<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada Berlin Prague Only<br />
MAR 6 MAR 7 MAR 13 975<br />
Single room supplement: C$245.<br />
5% Triple share reduction.<br />
Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.<br />
† Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague.<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour<br />
fares from major Canadian<br />
gateways to & from all the start/end<br />
cities in this brochure.<br />
For Travel Insurance see page 38.<br />
CODE: WWVB WINTER 08/09 All prices per person in C$<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada Vienna Budapest Only<br />
OCT 23 OCT 24 OCT 28 779<br />
OCT 30 OCT 31 NOV 4 779<br />
NOV 20 NOV 21 NOV 25 759<br />
DEC 11 DEC 12 DEC 16 759<br />
DEC 25 DEC 26 DEC 30 779<br />
JAN 1 JAN 2 JAN 6 779<br />
JAN 8 JAN 9 JAN 13 779<br />
JAN 15 JAN 16 JAN 20 779<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada Vienna Budapest Only<br />
MAR 12 MAR 13 MAR 17 745<br />
Single room supplement: C$185.<br />
5% Triple share reduction.<br />
Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour<br />
fares from major Canadian<br />
gateways to & from all the start/end<br />
cities in this brochure.<br />
For Travel Insurance see page 38.<br />
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28<br />
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Places visited<br />
1 or more nightstops<br />
London:<br />
See Buckingham Palace,<br />
the Tower of London &<br />
Westminster Abbey<br />
Windsor:<br />
See Windsor Castle<br />
Oxford:<br />
Visit the University town<br />
York:<br />
Walking tour of the city<br />
Visit York Minster<br />
Northumberland<br />
National Park:<br />
See Hadrian's Wall<br />
LOCH NESS<br />
BEN NEVIS<br />
LOCH LOMOND<br />
GLASGOW<br />
Irish Sea<br />
NORTH<br />
WALES<br />
LIVERPOOL<br />
HIGHLANDS<br />
GRETNA<br />
GREEN<br />
EDINBURGH<br />
CHESTER<br />
English Channel<br />
GREAT<br />
BRITAIN<br />
Included Highlights<br />
All these highlights along with city sightseeing<br />
are included in your trip price!<br />
Edinburgh:<br />
See Edinburgh Castle,<br />
Holyrood Palace and<br />
the Royal Mile<br />
Scottish Highlands:<br />
Scenic drives including<br />
the Whisky Trail and<br />
Royal Deeside<br />
Visit Loch Ness and<br />
Loch Lomond<br />
(winter departures may<br />
take a different route<br />
depending on weather)<br />
North Sea<br />
HADRIAN’S WALL<br />
NORTHUMBERLAND<br />
NATIONAL PARK<br />
WINDSOR<br />
All this included<br />
8 nights in superior tourist class hotels<br />
- see pages 10.<br />
Accommodation based on twin-share<br />
with private facilities.<br />
7 Continental breakfasts (B) and 4 threecourse<br />
dinners (D) - as per itinerary.<br />
Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.<br />
Experienced, professional Tour Manager<br />
and Driver.<br />
Modern air-conditioned coach with<br />
reclining seats.<br />
Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.<br />
YORK<br />
OXFORD<br />
LONDON<br />
10 Days from C$127<br />
per day (tour only)<br />
VISIT 3<br />
COUNTRIES<br />
England<br />
Scotland<br />
Wales<br />
Visit and tour a<br />
whisky distillery<br />
(subject to availability)<br />
See Ben Nevis, Britain's<br />
highest mountain<br />
Gretna Green:<br />
Entrance to Museum and<br />
take part in an historic<br />
wedding ceremony<br />
Liverpool:<br />
See the famous sights<br />
of The Beatles on a<br />
Magical Mystery Tour<br />
with our local guide<br />
Chester:<br />
Visit the Tudor town<br />
Wales:<br />
Scenic drive through<br />
Snowdonia National Park<br />
FREE TIME<br />
...to explore and do your own thing, as well as<br />
take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost).<br />
See pages 5 for more details. Here’s a sample:<br />
Oxford: Walking Tour<br />
York: Evening “Ghost Walk”<br />
Edinburgh: Scottish Evening with Bagpipes & Haggis<br />
Scottish Highlands: Loch Lomond Cruise<br />
Liverpool: Cavern Club & Dinner<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/<br />
Arrive London. Check-in to the<br />
Hotel Imperial, then free time to<br />
explore London.<br />
DAY 3: London to Oxford.<br />
Driving tour of London sights<br />
before free time to explore<br />
Windsor and Oxford. (D)<br />
DAY 4: Oxford to York.<br />
Through the Peak District and<br />
free time to enjoy York. (B,D)<br />
DAY 5: York to Edinburgh.<br />
Stop at Hadrian's Wall then a<br />
scenic drive to Edinburgh,<br />
Scotland. (B)<br />
York Cathedral<br />
CODE: WWBR WINTER 08/09<br />
All prices per person in C$<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada London London Only<br />
OCT 14 OCT 16 OCT 23 1335<br />
DEC 9 DEC 11 DEC 18 1265<br />
DEC 16 DEC 18 DEC 25 1289<br />
DEC 26 DEC 28† JAN 4 1289<br />
DEC 30 JAN 1 JAN 8 1289<br />
JAN 6 JAN 8 JAN 15 1289<br />
FEB 3 FEB 5 FEB 12 1265<br />
MAR 3 MAR 5 MAR 12 1265<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour<br />
fares from major Canadian<br />
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DAY 6: Edinburgh. Sightseeing<br />
with an afternoon free to enjoy<br />
this wonderful city. (B,D)<br />
DAY 7: Edinburgh to Scottish<br />
Highlands. Towards the Grampian<br />
Mountains, along the Whisky Trail<br />
to the Highlands. (B,D)<br />
DAY 8: Highlands to Glasgow.<br />
Visit Loch Ness, Mount Ben Nevis<br />
and Loch Lomond on the way to<br />
Glasgow. (B)<br />
DAY 9: Glasgow to Liverpool.<br />
To the border town of Gretna<br />
Green, then past the Lake District<br />
to Liverpool for a Beatles Tour. (B)<br />
DAY 10: Liverpool to London.<br />
A stop in Chester, then through<br />
Wales and back to London. (B)<br />
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Single room supplement: C$335.<br />
Start 7.30am & end approx. 8.00pm.<br />
† Spend New Year’s Eve in Edinburgh.<br />
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OFFER 2 SAVE C$29<br />
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Po<br />
PISA<br />
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
FLORENCE<br />
VATICAN CITY<br />
VENICE<br />
APENNINE<br />
MOUNTAINS<br />
ROME<br />
ITALIAN<br />
ESPRESSO<br />
Adriatic Sea<br />
All this included<br />
7 nights in superior tourist class hotels –<br />
see pages 10.<br />
Accommodation based on your choice of<br />
twin or triple-share with private facilities.<br />
7 Continental breakfasts (B) and 4 threecourse<br />
dinners (D) - as per itinerary.<br />
Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.<br />
Experienced, professional Tour Manager<br />
and Driver.<br />
Modern air-conditioned coach with<br />
reclining seats.<br />
Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.<br />
Included Highlights<br />
All these highlights along with city sightseeing<br />
are included in your trip price!<br />
Danube<br />
Places visited<br />
9 Days from C$123<br />
per day (tour only)<br />
Florence skyline<br />
1 or more nightstops<br />
VISIT 2<br />
COUNTRIES<br />
Italy,<br />
Vatican City<br />
Rome:<br />
Evening walking tour<br />
See Piazza Venezia, Trevi<br />
Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza<br />
Navona, Colosseum &<br />
Roman Forum<br />
Vatican City:<br />
See St. Peter's Basilica<br />
Venice:<br />
Private motorboat to the<br />
historic islands<br />
See the Bridge of Sighs,<br />
the Doges' Palace & St.<br />
Mark's Square<br />
Murano glass-blowing<br />
& Burano lace-making<br />
demonstrations<br />
Florence:<br />
Walking tour with a local<br />
guide<br />
See the Duomo, Basilica<br />
Santa Croce, Giotto's<br />
Bell Tower, the Baptistry<br />
& Piazza della Signoria<br />
Florentine leather craft<br />
demonstration<br />
Pantheon - Rome<br />
FREE TIME<br />
...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our<br />
‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 5 for more details.<br />
Here’s a sample:<br />
Rome: Guided Imperial Rome Tour<br />
Venice: Gondola Ride<br />
Florence: Tuscan Hills Feast with Entertainment<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/<br />
Arrive Rome. Check-in to your<br />
hotel. This evening meet your Tour<br />
Manager and fellow travelers. (D)<br />
DAY 3: Rome to Venice. Over<br />
the Apennine Mountains past<br />
Bologna, home of spaghetti<br />
bolognese, to Venice. (B,D)<br />
DAY 4: Venice. Motorboat to the<br />
central islands of Venice for sightseeing<br />
and a half day free to<br />
explore. Time later for a gondola<br />
ride. (B)<br />
DAY 5: Venice to Florence.<br />
Scenic drive to Pisa & Florence in<br />
Tuscany. (B,D)<br />
DAY 6: Florence. This morning a<br />
guided walking tour of the sights<br />
CODE: WWHI WINTER 08/09<br />
All prices per person in C$<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada Rome Rome Only<br />
OCT 24 OCT 25 NOV 1 1159<br />
NOV 14 NOV 15 NOV 22 1125<br />
NOV 28 NOV 29 DEC 6 1125<br />
DEC 12 DEC 13 DEC 20 1125<br />
DEC 19 DEC 20 DEC 27 1159<br />
DEC 26 DEC 27† JAN 3 1159<br />
DEC 29 DEC 30†† JAN 6 1159<br />
JAN 2 JAN 3 JAN 10 1159<br />
JAN 9 JAN 10 JAN 17 1159<br />
JAN 23 JAN 24 JAN 31 1099<br />
FEB 13 FEB 14 FEB 21 1099<br />
FEB 27 FEB 28 MAR 7 1099<br />
MAR 6 MAR 7 MAR 14 1099<br />
MAR 20 MAR 21 MAR 28 1099<br />
of Florence. In your free half day<br />
explore the shops or visit one of<br />
the many museums. (B)<br />
DAY 7: Florence to Rome.<br />
Through Umbria to Rome for our<br />
sightseeing tour. (B,D)<br />
DAY 8: Rome. Full day free to<br />
explore Rome. Maybe see St.<br />
Peter's Basilica, the Spanish<br />
Steps or check out the shops. (B)<br />
DAY 9: Depart Rome. Final<br />
farewells to your new-found<br />
friends as your trip ends after<br />
breakfast. (B)<br />
Please note: For your convenience,<br />
days 2 and 9 have been structured<br />
to allow you to start and finish the<br />
trip without requiring extra nights of<br />
accommodation.<br />
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†<br />
††<br />
Single room supplement: C$405.<br />
5% Triple share reduction.<br />
Start 7.30am & end approx. 8.00pm.<br />
Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence.<br />
Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice.<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour<br />
fares from major Canadian<br />
gateways to & from all the start/end<br />
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SIMPLY ITALY<br />
13 Days from C$129<br />
per day (tour only)<br />
All this included<br />
11 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 10.<br />
Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share with<br />
private facilities.<br />
11 Continental breakfasts (B) and 6 three-course dinners (D) -<br />
as per itinerary.<br />
Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.<br />
Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver.<br />
Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.<br />
Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.<br />
Included Highlights<br />
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are<br />
included in your trip price!<br />
Naples:<br />
See the Bay of Naples<br />
Sorrento:<br />
Scenic coastal drive<br />
Capri:<br />
Visit the Isle of Capri<br />
Chianti region:<br />
Local wine tasting<br />
Florence:<br />
Walking tour with a local guide<br />
See the Duomo, Basilica<br />
Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell<br />
Tower, the Baptistry and<br />
Piazza della Signoria<br />
Florentine leather craft<br />
demonstration<br />
Pisa:<br />
See the Leaning Tower<br />
Cinque Terre:<br />
Visit Monterosso,<br />
Riomaggiore, Portovenere<br />
and La Spezia<br />
Train along the scenic coast<br />
Milan:<br />
See the Duomo, the Galleria<br />
Vittorio Emanuele II and<br />
La Scala Opera House<br />
Lake Garda:<br />
Visit Sirmione<br />
VISIT 2 COUNTRIES<br />
Italy, Vatican City<br />
“ Natalie Moran<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> Tour Manager<br />
Verona:<br />
See Juliet's Balcony and<br />
the Roman Arena<br />
Venice:<br />
Private motorboat to the<br />
historic islands<br />
See the Bridge of Sighs,<br />
the Doges' Palace and St.<br />
Mark's Square<br />
Murano glass-blowing and<br />
Burano lace-making<br />
demonstrations<br />
Rome:<br />
See Piazza Venezia, Trevi<br />
“Via del Corso in Rome<br />
is Europe’s best shopping<br />
street. Pick up fashion<br />
that no one back home<br />
will have yet!”“<br />
Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza<br />
Navona, Colosseum and<br />
Roman Forum<br />
Vatican City:<br />
See St. Peter's Basilica<br />
Florence
FREE TIME<br />
...to explore and do your own thing, as well as<br />
take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost).<br />
See page 5 for more details. Here’s a sample:<br />
Rome:<br />
Guided Imperial Rome Tour<br />
Pompeii:<br />
Entrance & Guided Tour of the Ancient City<br />
Florence:<br />
Tuscan Hills Feast with Entertainment<br />
Venice:<br />
Gondola Ride<br />
Gondola Ride - Venice<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive<br />
Rome. Check-in to your hotel after<br />
2pm. This evening meet your Tour<br />
Manager and fellow travelers for<br />
dinner. (D)<br />
DAY 3: Rome to Sorrento. Past<br />
Naples and Mt. Vesuvius to Pompeii<br />
and Sorrento. (B)<br />
DAY 4: Capri Excursion. Visit the<br />
Isle of Capri to enjoy the scenery, view<br />
the Marina Piccola and explore the<br />
shops. (B,D)<br />
DAY 5: Sorrento to Florence. Past<br />
Tivoli, home of the Pope's Villa D'Este,<br />
to Tuscany's Chianti region and<br />
Florence. (B,D)<br />
DAY 6: Florence. This morning a<br />
guided walking tour of the sights of<br />
Florence. In your free half day explore<br />
the shops or visit one of the many<br />
museums. (B)<br />
DAY 7: Florence to La Spezia.<br />
Free time in Pisa and the spectacular<br />
towns of the Cinque Terre region. (B,D)<br />
DAY 8: La Spezia to Milan. Through<br />
the Apennine Mountains to Milan, in<br />
National Monument of Victor Emmanuel II - Rome<br />
e<br />
the heart of the Po River Valley. A free<br />
afternoon to shop for Italian fashion<br />
or relax in a cafe overlooking the<br />
Duomo. (B,D)<br />
DAY 9: Milan to Venice. Free time at<br />
Sirmione on Lake Garda in Italy's lake<br />
district. Then to Verona, home of<br />
Romeo and Juliet, before arriving in<br />
Venice. (B)<br />
DAY 10: Venice. Travel to the central<br />
islands of Venice for sightseeing and a<br />
half day free to explore. Time later for<br />
a Gondola ride. (B)<br />
DAY 11: Venice to Rome. A stop in<br />
Bologna, home of spaghetti<br />
bolognese, en-route to the Eternal<br />
City, Rome. (B,D)<br />
DAY 12: Rome. Full day free to<br />
explore Rome. See the Sistine Chapel,<br />
the Spanish Steps or check out the<br />
shops. (B)<br />
DAY 13: Depart Rome. Final<br />
farewells to your new found friends as<br />
your trip ends after breakfast. (B)<br />
Please note: For your convenience, days<br />
2 and 13 have been structured to allow<br />
you to start and finish the trip without<br />
requiring extra nights of accommodation.<br />
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MILAN<br />
LA SPEZIA<br />
Po<br />
LAKE<br />
GARDA<br />
CINQUE<br />
TERRE PISA<br />
CORSICA<br />
SARDINIA<br />
VERONA<br />
FLORENCE<br />
Enjoy Europe’s amazing art<br />
VATICAN CITY<br />
CODE: WWSY WINTER 08/09<br />
All prices per person in C$<br />
VENICE<br />
BOLOGNA<br />
APENNINE<br />
MOUNTAINS<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada Rome Rome Only<br />
OCT 18 OCT 19 OCT 30 1759<br />
NOV 8 NOV 9 NOV 20 1699<br />
NOV 22 NOV 23 DEC 4 1699<br />
DEC 6 DEC 7 DEC 18 1699<br />
DEC 20 DEC 21† JAN 1 1759<br />
DEC 27 DEC 28†† JAN 8 1759<br />
JAN 1 JAN 2 JAN 13 1759<br />
JAN 3 JAN 4 JAN 15 1759<br />
JAN 17 JAN 18 JAN 29 1759<br />
FEB 7 FEB 8 FEB 19 1675<br />
FEB 28 MAR 1 MAR 12 1675<br />
MAR 7 MAR 8 MAR 19 1675<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour fares<br />
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ISLE OF<br />
CAPRI<br />
ROME<br />
†<br />
††<br />
POMPEII<br />
Places visited<br />
1 or more nightstops<br />
Adriatic Sea<br />
SORRENTO<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada Rome Rome Only<br />
MAR 14 MAR 15 MAR 26 1675<br />
Single room supplement: C$519.<br />
5% Triple share reduction.<br />
Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.<br />
Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome.<br />
Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence.<br />
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HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Travel from MADRID TO ROME or ROME TO MADRID; this itinerary operates in both directions.<br />
14 Days from C$119<br />
per day (tour only)<br />
All this included<br />
12 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 10.<br />
Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share<br />
with private facilities.<br />
12 Continental breakfasts (B) and 6 three-course<br />
dinners (D) - as per itinerary.<br />
Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.<br />
Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver.<br />
Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.<br />
Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.<br />
Included Highlights<br />
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are<br />
included in your trip price!<br />
Madrid:<br />
Tour of the Royal Palace<br />
with a local guide<br />
(Tour of the Royal Palace<br />
may be substituted with a<br />
tour of the Prado if the<br />
Palace is closed for an<br />
official state function)<br />
Zaragoza:<br />
See the monumental Cathedral<br />
Barcelona:<br />
See Gaudi's Art Nouveau<br />
Cathedral & the 1992<br />
Olympic Games complex<br />
Walk through the Gothic<br />
Quarter & La Rambla<br />
Avignon:<br />
See the Papal Palace<br />
Aix-en-Provence:<br />
See the Cours Mirabelle<br />
French Riviera:<br />
Visit a French Perfumery<br />
Scenic Drive along the<br />
Riviera coast<br />
Visit Monaco & see the<br />
Royal Palace<br />
Visit a Monte Carlo casino<br />
Cinque Terre:<br />
Visit Monterosso and<br />
Portovenere<br />
Train along the scenic coast<br />
Pisa:<br />
See the Leaning Tower<br />
Florence:<br />
Walking tour with a local guide<br />
VISIT 5 COUNTRIES<br />
Spain, France, Monaco, Italy,<br />
Vatican City<br />
“ Michael Kennett<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> Tour Manager<br />
See the Duomo, Basilica<br />
Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell<br />
Tower, the Baptistry &<br />
Piazza della Signoria<br />
Florentine leather craft<br />
demonstration<br />
San Gimignano:<br />
Visit the medieval town<br />
Rome:<br />
See Piazza Venezia, Trevi<br />
Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza<br />
Navona, Colosseum &<br />
Roman Forum<br />
Vatican City:<br />
See St. Peter's Basilica<br />
Monte Carlo Casino<br />
Colosseum - Rome<br />
“The perfect European<br />
morning is sitting in a café<br />
having a cappuccino and<br />
watching the<br />
world go by!”“
Places visited<br />
1 or more nightstops<br />
Start Madrid<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
MADRID<br />
DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive<br />
Madrid. Check-in to your hotel. This<br />
evening meet your Tour Manager and<br />
fellow passengers. (D)<br />
DAY 3: Madrid. Sightseeing with a<br />
guided tour of the Royal Palace then a<br />
half day free to explore this capital city. (B)<br />
DAY 4: Madrid to Barcelona. Across<br />
the plains of La Mancha, to Zaragoza<br />
then on to the Mediterranean Sea and<br />
Barcelona. (B,D)<br />
DAY 5: Barcelona. Morning<br />
sightseeing tour. Free time to follow in<br />
the footsteps of Columbus or Picasso.<br />
Chance to experience Flamenco<br />
dancing tonight. (B)<br />
DAY 6: Barcelona to Avignon. Past<br />
the Pyrénées Mountains in to France.<br />
Start Rome<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/Arrive<br />
Rome. Check-in to your hotel. This<br />
evening meet your Tour Manager and<br />
fellow passengers. Enjoy an evening<br />
sightseeing tour.<br />
DAY 3: Rome. Full day free to explore<br />
Rome. Maybe see the treasures of the<br />
Vatican City, the Spanish Steps or<br />
check out the shops. (B)<br />
DAY 4: Rome to Florence.<br />
Through Umbria to Tuscany's San<br />
Gimignano with free time to explore this<br />
medieval town, before continuing on to<br />
Florence. (B,D)<br />
DAY 5: Florence. This morning a<br />
guided walking tour of the sights of<br />
Florence. In your free half day explore<br />
the shops or visit one of the many<br />
museums. (B)<br />
DAY 6: Florence to La Spezia. Visit<br />
Pisa to see the Leaning Tower, then on<br />
to the beautiful villages of the Cinque<br />
Terre. (B,D)<br />
ZARAGOZA<br />
PYRÉNÉES<br />
MOUNTAINS<br />
AVIGNON<br />
BARCELONA<br />
Past vineyards to Provence's City of<br />
the Popes, Avignon. (B,D)<br />
DAY 7: Avignon to French Riviera.<br />
This morning we travel to Aix-En-<br />
Provence, home of Paul Cezanne.<br />
Then past Cannes, home to the film<br />
festival, en route to the French<br />
Riviera. Tonight Monaco and Monte<br />
Carlo. (B)<br />
DAY 8: French Riviera. A whole day<br />
to relax – maybe shop for some French<br />
fashion. (B,D)<br />
DAY 9: French Riviera to Pisa. Past<br />
Genoa to visit the towns of Cinque<br />
Terre, then on to Pisa to enjoy the<br />
nightlife. (B,D)<br />
DAY 10: Pisa to Florence. Free time<br />
this morning in Pisa, then through<br />
Tuscany to Florence. A chance to learn<br />
about Florentine leathercraft and shop<br />
for silver and gold. (B,D)<br />
DAY 11: Florence. This morning a<br />
guided walking tour of the sights of<br />
DAY 7: La Spezia to French Riviera.<br />
Scenic drive along the Italian coastline,<br />
past Genoa to the French Riviera. (B,D)<br />
DAY 8: French Riviera. A whole day<br />
to relax – maybe shop for some French<br />
fashion. (B)<br />
DAY 9: French Riviera to Avignon.<br />
Past Cannes, home to the film festival.<br />
Free time in Aix-en-Provence, home of<br />
Paul Cezanne, and Avignon, City of the<br />
Popes. (B,D)<br />
DAY 10: Avignon to Barcelona. Past<br />
the Pyrénées Mountains and vineyards<br />
to Barcelona. (B,D)<br />
DAY 11: Barcelona. Morning<br />
sightseeing tour. Free time to follow in<br />
the footsteps of Columbus or Picasso.<br />
Chance to experience Flamenco<br />
dancing tonight. (B)<br />
DAY 12: Barcelona to Madrid. Past<br />
the cathedral city of Zaragoza and on<br />
to Madrid. (B,D)<br />
DAY 13: Madrid. Sightseeing with a<br />
guided tour of the Royal Palace then a<br />
half day free to explore this capital city. (B)<br />
DAY 14: Depart Madrid. Final<br />
farewells to your new-found friends as<br />
your trip ends after breakfast. (B)<br />
Rhone<br />
AIX-EN<br />
PROVENCE<br />
LIGURIA<br />
MONACO<br />
FRENCH<br />
RIVIERA<br />
Mediterranean Sea<br />
Po<br />
FREE TIME<br />
CINQUE TERRE<br />
Florence. In your free half day explore<br />
the shops or visit one of the many<br />
museums. (B)<br />
DAY 12: Florence to Rome. To the<br />
medieval town of San Gimignano<br />
with free time to explore. Through<br />
Umbria to Rome for our sightseeing<br />
tour. (B)<br />
DAY 13: Rome. Full day free to<br />
explore Rome. Maybe see the treasures<br />
of the Vatican City, the Spanish Steps<br />
or check out the shops. (B)<br />
DAY 14: Depart Rome. Final farewells<br />
to your new-found friends as your trip<br />
ends after breakfast. (B)<br />
Please note: This tour stays overnight<br />
in Pisa.<br />
For your convenience, days 2 and 14 have<br />
been structured to allow you to start and<br />
finish the tour without requiring extra<br />
nights of accommodation.<br />
PISA/LA SPEZIA<br />
FLORENCE<br />
TUSCANY<br />
SAN<br />
GIMIGNANO<br />
VATICAN CITY<br />
ROME<br />
...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part<br />
in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See page 5 for<br />
more details. Here’s a sample:<br />
Madrid: Guided Tour of the Valley of the Fallen<br />
Barcelona: Flamenco Show & Dinner<br />
French Riviera: Monaco Dinner Evening<br />
Florence: Nightclub Rome: Guided Imperial Rome Tour<br />
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Please note: This tour stays overnight in<br />
La Spezia and visits Pisa.<br />
For your convenience, days 2 and 14 have<br />
been structured to allow you to start and<br />
finish the tour without requiring extra<br />
nights of accommodation.<br />
Clubbing in Europe<br />
CODE: WWMD WINTER 08/09<br />
All prices per person in C$<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada Madrid Rome Only<br />
OCT 31 NOV 1 NOV 13 1689<br />
DEC 5 DEC 6 DEC 18 1689<br />
JAN 9 JAN 10 JAN 22 1745<br />
MAR 6 MAR 7 MAR 19 1665<br />
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OFFER 1 SAVE C$85<br />
OFFER 2 SAVE C$45<br />
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DEC 28 DEC 29† JAN 10 1745<br />
FEB 22 FEB 23 MAR 7 1665<br />
EARLY<br />
PAYMENT<br />
DISCOUNT<br />
SEE PAGE 8<br />
Danube<br />
Single room supplement: C$615.<br />
5% Triple share reduction.<br />
Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour fares from<br />
major Canadian gateways to & from all the<br />
start/end cities in this brochure.<br />
For Travel Insurance see page 38.<br />
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CODE: WWDM WINTER 08/09<br />
All prices per person in C$<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada Rome Madrid Only<br />
OCT 19 OCT 20 NOV 1 1689<br />
NOV 23 NOV 24 DEC 6 1689<br />
Single room supplement: C$615.<br />
5% Triple share reduction.<br />
Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.<br />
† Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence.<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour fares from<br />
major Canadian gateways to & from all the<br />
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OFFER 2 SAVE C$45<br />
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SEVILLE<br />
GIBRALTAR<br />
MADRID<br />
ZARAGOZA<br />
VALENCIA<br />
CORDOBA<br />
GRANADA<br />
COSTA<br />
DEL SOL<br />
TOLEDO<br />
COSTA<br />
BLANCA<br />
SPANISH<br />
SPREE<br />
VISIT 2 COUNTRIES Spain, Gibraltar<br />
Included Highlights<br />
All these highlights along with city sightseeing<br />
are included in your trip price!<br />
Madrid:<br />
Tour of the Royal Palace<br />
with a local guide<br />
(Tour of the Royal Palace<br />
may be substituted with<br />
a tour of the Prado if the<br />
Palace is closed for an<br />
official state function)<br />
See the Gran Via, the<br />
Puerta del Sol & Plaza<br />
de Espana<br />
Toledo:<br />
See the Alcazar Fortress<br />
and Gothic Cathedral<br />
Cordoba:<br />
Visit the Mosque of<br />
the Caliphs<br />
Seville:<br />
See the Torre del Oro, the<br />
Cathedral, Alcazar &<br />
Plaza de Espana<br />
Gibraltar:<br />
Visit the rock that is still<br />
under the Sovereignty of<br />
the British<br />
Costa del Sol:<br />
Scenic drive past<br />
Marbella and Malaga<br />
Granada:<br />
Guided visit of the<br />
Alhambra Palace<br />
Valencia:<br />
See the medieval<br />
Cathedral & belltower<br />
Places visited<br />
BARCELONA<br />
Mediterranean Sea<br />
13 Days from C$127<br />
per day (tour only)<br />
1 or more nightstops<br />
All this included<br />
11 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 10.<br />
Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share<br />
with private facilities.<br />
11 Continental breakfasts (B) and 6 three-course dinners (D)<br />
- as per itinerary.<br />
Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.<br />
Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver.<br />
Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.<br />
Ferry transport as per itinerary.<br />
Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.<br />
Barcelona:<br />
See Gaudi's Art Nouveau<br />
Cathedral & the 1992<br />
Olympic Games complex<br />
Walk through the Gothic<br />
Quarter and La Rambla<br />
FREE TIME<br />
...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our<br />
‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See page 5 for more details.<br />
Here’s a sample:<br />
Madrid:<br />
Castilian Dinner<br />
Barcelona:<br />
Flamenco Show & Dinner<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/<br />
Arrive Madrid. Check-in to your<br />
hotel. This evening meet your<br />
Tour Manager and fellow<br />
passengers. (D)<br />
DAY 3: Madrid. Sightseeing with<br />
a guided tour of the Royal Palace<br />
then a half day free to explore this<br />
capital city. (B)<br />
DAY 4: Madrid to Cordoba.<br />
Through the plains of La Mancha<br />
to Toledo, home to El Greco for<br />
free time, then to Cordoba in the<br />
heart of Andalusia. (B,D)<br />
DAY 5: Cordoba to Seville.<br />
Sightseeing and free time in<br />
Cordoba this morning before we<br />
travel to the capital of Andalusia,<br />
Seville. (B,D)<br />
DAY 6: Seville. An opportunity to<br />
visit the tomb of Christopher<br />
Columbus and the Giralda.<br />
Explore the Plaza de Toros and try<br />
some Tapas. (B)<br />
DAY 7: Seville to Granada. To<br />
Gibraltar for free time then along<br />
the scenic Costa del Sol and<br />
inland to Granada. (B,D)<br />
DAY 8: Granada. Sightseeing<br />
with a half day free to enjoy this<br />
Sagrada Familia<br />
- Barcelona CODE: WWEH WINTER 08/09<br />
All prices per person in C$<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada Madrid Madrid Only<br />
OCT 14 OCT 15 OCT 26 1725<br />
NOV 25 NOV 26 DEC 7 1665<br />
DEC 19 DEC 20 DEC 31 1725<br />
DEC 29 DEC 30† JAN 10 1725<br />
JAN 13 JAN 14 JAN 25 1725<br />
FEB 10 FEB 11 FEB 22 1645<br />
MAR 17 MAR 18 MAR 29 1645<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour<br />
fares from major Canadian<br />
gateways to & from all the start/end<br />
cities in this brochure.<br />
Granada:<br />
Tour of Albaicin & La Cartuja<br />
Districts<br />
typical Spanish town. Maybe stroll<br />
through the narrow streets<br />
inhabited by the Moors many<br />
years ago. (B)<br />
DAY 9: Granada to Valencia.<br />
We make our way to the Orange<br />
Blossom Coast and its capital,<br />
Valencia. Orientation tour<br />
including the medieval Cathedral,<br />
home to the Holy Grail. (B)<br />
DAY 10: Valencia to<br />
Barcelona. Coastal drive to<br />
Barcelona for a city tour<br />
including the Sagrada Familia<br />
and Monjuic. (B,D)<br />
DAY 11: Barcelona. Morning<br />
sightseeing with a half day free to<br />
follow in Columbus or Picasso's<br />
footsteps. Tonight explore one of<br />
Europe's liveliest cities. (B)<br />
DAY 12: Barcelona to Madrid.<br />
Past the cathedral city of<br />
Zaragoza and on to Madrid. (B,D)<br />
DAY 13: Depart Madrid. Final<br />
farewells to your new found<br />
friends as your trip ends after<br />
breakfast. (B)<br />
Please note: For your convenience,<br />
days 2 and 13 have been structured<br />
to allow you to start and finish the<br />
trip without requiring extra nights of<br />
accommodation.<br />
Refer to www.contiki.com/<br />
spain-winter<br />
Single room supplement: C$575.<br />
5% Triple share reduction.<br />
Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.<br />
† Spend New Year’s Eve in Madrid.<br />
For Travel Insurance see page 38.<br />
EARLY<br />
PAYMENT<br />
DISCOUNT<br />
OFFER 1 SAVE C$85<br />
OFFER 2 SAVE C$45<br />
SEE PAGE 8<br />
Seville
Places visited<br />
1 or more nightstops<br />
GIZA<br />
SAKKARA<br />
Cairo:<br />
Guided tour of the<br />
Egyptian Museum<br />
Shopping at the Khan<br />
El Khalili bazaar<br />
Visit the Citadel, Alabaster<br />
Mosque and Sultan<br />
Husan Mosque<br />
The Nile<br />
ESNA<br />
Lake Nassar<br />
CAIRO<br />
EDFU<br />
VISIT 1 COUNTRY Egypt<br />
Suez<br />
Canal<br />
Gulf of Suez<br />
LUXOR<br />
KOM OMBO<br />
ASWAN<br />
EGYPT &<br />
THE NILE<br />
Included Highlights<br />
All these highlights along with city sightseeing<br />
are included in your trip price!<br />
Giza:<br />
Guided tour of the Great<br />
Pyramids and Sphinx<br />
Aswan:<br />
View the Unfinished<br />
Obelisk and High Dam<br />
Felucca sailing<br />
See the Botanical Gardens<br />
Red Sea<br />
9 Days from C$128<br />
per day (tour only)<br />
All this included<br />
2 nights in superior tourist class hotels, 3 nights Nile Cruise,<br />
2 overnight trains in twin-berth sleeper couchette: Cairo to<br />
Aswan and Luxor to Cairo - see pages 10.<br />
Accommodation based on twin-share with private facilities.<br />
7 Continental breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) and 6 three-course<br />
dinners (D) - as per itinerary.<br />
Local taxes and service charges.<br />
Experienced, professional Egyptian Tour Manager & Driver.<br />
Coach transfers.<br />
Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.<br />
The Nile Cruise<br />
Cruise the Nile on a superb ship featuring luxury cabins, all with<br />
private shower, WC, TV and air-conditioning.<br />
Cruise Amenities<br />
Swimming pool Sun deck Restaurant Lounge Bars<br />
Gift shop Disco<br />
Nile Cruise:<br />
View Kom Ombo, the<br />
temple of two gods<br />
Edfu:<br />
Visit Temple to Horus<br />
Esna:<br />
Visit the Temple of Khnum<br />
Luxor:<br />
Guided tour through the<br />
Valley of the Kings<br />
See the Colossos<br />
of Memnon<br />
Guided visit of the Temple<br />
of Karnak<br />
FREE TIME<br />
...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our<br />
‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See page 5 for more details.<br />
Here’s a sample:<br />
Aswan:<br />
Temple of Ramses II at<br />
Abu Simbel<br />
Abu Simbel<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
DAYS 1-2: Depart Canada/<br />
Arrive Cairo. Meet your fellow<br />
travelers tonight in the hotel at 7pm.<br />
DAY 3: Cairo to Aswan. Guided<br />
tour of the Egyptian Museum, then<br />
to Giza to see the Pyramids. (B,D)<br />
DAY 4: Nile Cruise - Aswan.<br />
Sightseeing and free time to<br />
explore. (B,L,D)<br />
DAY 5: Nile Cruise - Aswan<br />
to Edfu. A chance to visit Abu<br />
Simbel before sailing to Edfu via<br />
Kom Ombo. (B,L,D)<br />
DAY 6: Nile Cruise - Edfu to<br />
Luxor. Sailing and visit to the<br />
Temple of Edfu. (B,L,D)<br />
CODE: WTEG WINTER 08/09<br />
All prices per person in C$<br />
Depart Start End Tour<br />
Canada Cairo Cairo Only<br />
OCT 17 OCT 18 OCT 25 1209<br />
NOV 14 NOV 15 NOV 22 1149<br />
DEC 19 DEC 20 DEC 27 1169<br />
DEC 26 DEC 27† JAN 3 1169<br />
JAN 2 JAN 3 JAN 10 1169<br />
JAN 16 JAN 17 JAN 24 1169<br />
FEB 6 FEB 7 FEB 14 1149<br />
FEB 20 FEB 21 FEB 28 1149<br />
MAR 6 MAR 7 MAR 14 1149<br />
Ask us about our low fly ‘n’ tour<br />
fares from major Canadian<br />
gateways to & from all the start/end<br />
cities in this brochure.<br />
Giza:<br />
Pyramid Sound and<br />
Light Show<br />
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DAY 7: Luxor to Cairo. We visit<br />
the Valley of the Kings and<br />
the Temple of Karnak. Then we<br />
board our overnight train to<br />
Cairo. (B,D)<br />
DAY 8: Cairo. Visit the Step<br />
Pyramid and Citadel before free<br />
time for bargain hunting in the<br />
bazaar. (B,D)<br />
DAY 9: Depart Cairo. Time for<br />
farewells as your trip ends after<br />
breakfast. (B)<br />
Please note: For your convenience,<br />
days 2 and 9 have been structured<br />
to allow you to start and finish the<br />
tour without requiring extra nights of<br />
accommodation.<br />
Refer to<br />
www.contiki.com/egypt<br />
Pyramids - Giza<br />
Single room supplement: C$345.<br />
Start 7.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.<br />
† Spend New Year’s Eve on a Nile Cruise.<br />
For Travel Insurance see page 38.<br />
EARLY<br />
PAYMENT<br />
DISCOUNT<br />
OFFER 1 SAVE C$59<br />
OFFER 2 SAVE C$29<br />
SEE PAGE 8<br />
Regional<br />
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Ski Austria contiki.com<br />
SKI AUSTRIA<br />
1 & 2 week ski packages including return coach transfers from<br />
London to Hopfgarten, accommodation & breakfast C$615<br />
Take the idyllic resort town of Hopfgarten in Austria, combine it with snow and a bunch of 18-35’s, mix in a range of activities & nightlife and<br />
we’ll guarantee great fun from the moment you arrive to the minute you leave.<br />
Hit the slopes with <strong>Contiki</strong> for an unforgettable experience, staying in the heart of the Austrian Alps in a traditional Tyrolean village. Hopfgarten<br />
is part of the ‘Ski Welt’ region offering 250km (155 miles) of runs, surrounded by the perfect mountain backdrop. It's a great place for all levels<br />
of skiers and snowboarders, with English speaking instructors and the latest gear for hire to help make your holiday totally easy.<br />
Plus there's plenty of activities to keep the party going day and night. Try a tandem paraglide, enjoy a sleigh ride, go ice-skating or venture off<br />
to see one of the 3 famous Tyrolean towns; Salzburg, Innsbruck or Kitzbühel. After dark there’s plenty of aprés ski activities to enjoy like<br />
outdoor schnaps stands, lively bars and late night clubs.<br />
Ice Skating Hopfgarten<br />
STAY IN CONTIKI’S CHALET<br />
Located at the foot of the Hohe Salve Mountain, Hopfgarten is everything you’d<br />
expect a ski resort in the Austrian Tyrol to be - traditional fairy-tale wooden chalets<br />
cluster around a twin turreted church, snow-laden fir trees nestle beneath the<br />
impressive Austrian Alps. You’ll enjoy staying in Gasthof Schöneck, <strong>Contiki</strong>'s very<br />
own authentic chalet complete with our friendly experienced <strong>Contiki</strong> Resort team.<br />
Our prices are based on quad-share with a number of twin rooms including private<br />
facilities available for a small supplement. If you’re travelling alone, we’ll arrange for<br />
you to share a room with someone of the same sex for no extra cost. Prices also<br />
include an extensive hot continental breakfast buffet daily.<br />
SKI PACKAGES<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong>’s got you great deals on lessons (private or group), ski and equipment hire,<br />
so all you need to bring is yourself – we can organize the rest!<br />
GETTING TO HOPFGARTEN<br />
You can get to Hopfgarten either by <strong>Contiki</strong> coach from London or by flying to<br />
Munich, Salzburg or Innsbruck and making your own way from the airport to<br />
the village which is easy. Check out www.contiki.com/ski for all the details on<br />
getting there.<br />
Find more info at contiki.com/ski<br />
SKI AUSTRIA WINTER 08/09<br />
Accommodation Gasthof Schöneck†<br />
Quad share<br />
Travel Option Coach Coach<br />
Tour Code C7SWD 14SWD<br />
No. of Nights 7 14<br />
(6 days ski) (13 days ski)<br />
Meal Option B&B B&B<br />
Coach Dep.<br />
London<br />
C$ C$<br />
December 19<br />
26<br />
679 1189<br />
January 2<br />
9<br />
16<br />
23<br />
30<br />
615 1085<br />
February 6<br />
13<br />
20<br />
615 1085<br />
27 †† 615 N/A<br />
Twin-share supp.<br />
7 & 14 days<br />
45 85<br />
*Half Board supp.<br />
5 & 10 ni ghts<br />
85 165<br />
Please note: if you wish to make your own travel<br />
arrangements & not take the coach transfer<br />
from/to London, you will receive a reduction of<br />
C$35 each way on the above price.<br />
Departures in resort over Christmas and New<br />
Year will have included dinners on nights in<br />
accordance with seasonal celebrations.<br />
† Subject to guest numbers, additional<br />
accommodation within the village may<br />
be used.<br />
†† Please note this departure date is for one<br />
week only.<br />
Prices are per person and based on<br />
land only.<br />
SKI EXTRAS<br />
Hit the slopes - Hopfgarten<br />
No. of nights 7 14<br />
(6 days ski) (13 days ski)<br />
Ski Pass<br />
Equipment Hire<br />
300 519<br />
(skis, boots & poles<br />
or board & boots)<br />
79 155<br />
Ski Lessons<br />
(5 days for 4hrs/day)<br />
185 185<br />
Ski Lessons<br />
(3 days for 4hrs/day)<br />
165 165<br />
Snowboard Lessons<br />
(5 days for 2hrs/day)<br />
185 185<br />
Snowboard Lessons<br />
(3 days for 2hrs/day)<br />
Ski & Snowboard<br />
Lessons (3 days ski<br />
149 149<br />
for 4hrs per day &<br />
3 days snowboard<br />
for 2hrs per day)<br />
259 259<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> have negotiated favourable rates<br />
for your ski extras which can be booked in<br />
advance through your travel agent or<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong>. If you prefer you can book and<br />
pay for these in resort. Prices may have<br />
fluctuated due to currency movements<br />
between the time of this brochure going to<br />
press and your arrival in resort.<br />
Please note: The <strong>Contiki</strong> package<br />
operates from Saturday to Saturday. The<br />
dates listed above are the dates that the<br />
coach departs London.<br />
Please note: Credit cards are not<br />
accepted in resort.<br />
For Travel Insurance see page 38.
Departure Points<br />
This section provides details on where your winter <strong>Contiki</strong> trip will depart from and how to get there.<br />
We’ve included departure times for trips starting in London and details of who our local agents are for trips<br />
that begin in other destinations. You’ll also find this information on your travel documents.<br />
LONDON DEPARTURES<br />
Tours depart from the Royal National<br />
Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1<br />
between 6.45am and 7.30am and<br />
normally return between 6.00pm and<br />
8.00pm. For all tours please see your<br />
day-by-day itinerary and Travellers<br />
Guide information book, which will be<br />
sent with your final documents, for<br />
details of your pre-departure meeting<br />
and confirmed departure time.<br />
NB: Accommodation in London on the<br />
last night of your tour is not included,<br />
but can be booked prior to departure<br />
(see page 11). In London you must<br />
report and check-in with the <strong>Contiki</strong><br />
representative at the Royal National<br />
Hotel at least thirty minutes before your<br />
tour departs.<br />
SKI VACATIONS<br />
Ski holidays by coach depart on Friday<br />
from the Royal National Hotel<br />
(see address under ‘London<br />
Departures’) at 7.00pm and return on<br />
Saturday at around 11.00pm.<br />
BERLIN DEPARTURES<br />
The Berlin to Budapest, Berlin,<br />
Prague & Vienna and Berlin & Prague<br />
tours depart from: Best Western City<br />
Ost, Frankfurter Allee 57-59, 10247,<br />
Berlin, Germany.<br />
Tel: +49 30 7202 2100<br />
Getting there: All airports in Berlin are<br />
serviced by public transport. Take a<br />
train to the city centre and change onto<br />
the U-Bahn (U5). Get off the train at<br />
Samariterstrasse station and the hotel is<br />
a 2 minute walk.<br />
CAIRO DEPARTURES<br />
The Egypt and the Nile tour departs<br />
from: Oasis Hotel, Beginning of<br />
Cairo/Alexandria Desert Road, Cairo,<br />
Egypt. Tel: +202 383 2777<br />
Getting there: If you have provided<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> with your flight details at least<br />
7 days in advance, our local<br />
representative will be in the arrivals<br />
hall holding a <strong>Contiki</strong> sign. You will<br />
then be escorted to the complimentary<br />
transfer coach. Due to different flight<br />
arrival times, you may need to wait in<br />
the airport for up to one hour for a<br />
transfer. Should you miss the<br />
agent, please make your own way to<br />
the hotel.<br />
MADRID DEPARTURES<br />
The Spanish Spree & Mediterranean<br />
Highlights (Madrid to Rome) tours<br />
depart from: Hotel Florida Norte Madrid,<br />
Paseo de la Florida, 5 28008, Madrid,<br />
Spain Tel: +34 91 542 8300<br />
Getting there: From Madrid airport,<br />
take a taxi directly to the hotel –<br />
approximately e35.<br />
ROME DEPARTURES<br />
The Mediterranean Highlights (Rome<br />
to Madrid) tour departs from: Roma<br />
Park Hotel, Via della Caffarelleta 114,<br />
00179, Rome, Italy.<br />
Tel: +39 06 7835 9552<br />
Getting there: Please see Rome<br />
transfers section below for details of<br />
transfers that you can pre-book.<br />
Alternatively, to make your own way,<br />
from Fiumicino airport catch a train to<br />
Piramide (cost approximately e7) and<br />
then catch a taxi to your hotel (cost<br />
approximately e7). Directly by taxi it will<br />
cost approximately e40 - 60.<br />
The Simply Italy and Italian Espresso<br />
tours depart from: Hotel Giglio<br />
dell’Opera, Via Principe Amedeo N°14,<br />
00185, Rome, Italy.<br />
Tel: +39 06 484401 & 4880219<br />
Getting there: Please see Rome<br />
transfers section below for details of<br />
transfers that you can pre-book.<br />
Alternatively, to make your own way,<br />
from Fiumicino Airport, take the<br />
Leonardo Express train for Termini<br />
central station (travel time 35 minutes,<br />
approximately e11). Once at Termini<br />
station it is a short walk to the hotel.<br />
Please consult a local map or the hotel<br />
website for further information. Directly<br />
by taxi it will cost approximately e60.<br />
Rome transfers: Transfers from Rome's<br />
Fiumicino Airport are available only at<br />
the time of booking.<br />
One way: C$30, Return: C$60.<br />
Please speak with <strong>Contiki</strong> for full<br />
details. You will be sent a voucher with<br />
your travel documents to present at the<br />
counter of Airport Shuttle who are<br />
located in the Terminal B Arrivals hall of<br />
Rome Fiumicino Airport. Due to<br />
different flight arrival times, you may<br />
need to wait in the airport for the next<br />
shuttle service.<br />
VIENNA DEPARTURES<br />
The Vienna & Budapest tour departs<br />
from: The Hotel Prinz Eugen, Wiedner<br />
Gurtel, Vienna 1040.<br />
Tel: +43 (01) 505 1741.<br />
Getting there: From Vienna Airport<br />
the City Air Terminal bus (cost<br />
approximately e6) will take you to<br />
the city centre/South Railway Station<br />
(Südbahnhof) in about 20 minutes.<br />
The hotel is opposite the station.<br />
Alternatively a taxi direct from the<br />
airport to the hotel will cost<br />
approximately e40-e45.<br />
IMPORTANT NOTE<br />
All the above hotels are subject to<br />
change. Please check your<br />
documentation for final details. Don’t<br />
pack your passport in your suitcase.<br />
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Questions & Answers<br />
Answers to frequently asked questions and things you should know<br />
What’s included?<br />
Coach, train, and ferry transport<br />
as specified.<br />
Accommodation, breakfast and<br />
evening meals as detailed on pages<br />
3 & 10 and under ‘All this included’<br />
on tour pages.<br />
Sightseeing as detailed under<br />
‘Included Highlights’ on tour pages.<br />
Unless specified, entrance fees are<br />
not included.<br />
Experienced crew as detailed on<br />
page 3 and on tour pages.<br />
What’s not included?<br />
Airfares<br />
Personal expense money.<br />
Visas, personal insurance, medical fees.<br />
Sightseeing, visits and entrance fees<br />
other than those specified on tour pages.<br />
Optional excursions and activities such<br />
as white water rafting, gondola rides etc.<br />
Lunches (unless specified under “All<br />
this included”, some dinners and all<br />
meals on ferry crossings.<br />
Will I get more<br />
information?<br />
Upon receipt of final payment, you’ll<br />
receive a copy of <strong>Contiki</strong>’s ‘Travellers<br />
Guide’ – an information book about your<br />
holiday. You’ll also receive a<br />
comprehensive day-by-day itinerary<br />
including full details and costs of all<br />
optional excursions available on your tour.<br />
Your FREE <strong>Contiki</strong> Document Wallet* will<br />
be sent to you with your travel<br />
documents. It’s a safe pla ce for your<br />
tickets and passports, something you’ll<br />
want to keep and use again.<br />
* <strong>Contiki</strong> reserves the right to substitute an<br />
alternative travel accessory for the <strong>Contiki</strong><br />
Document Wallet.<br />
How much money<br />
do I need?<br />
We recommend small denominations in<br />
a European currency to begin your trip,<br />
in Euro or Pounds Sterling. You’ll need<br />
to allow enough money to cover<br />
lunches, some dinners, souvenirs,<br />
shopping, drinks, optional excursions<br />
Do I need Visas?<br />
and activities, entrance fees to some<br />
attractions and evening entertainment.<br />
Please do not depend solely on a<br />
credit/debit card for cash.<br />
Brochure<br />
authenticity<br />
We have put a great deal of effort into<br />
producing this brochure. The<br />
information given and literature<br />
produced by <strong>Contiki</strong> has been<br />
compiled with care and is published in<br />
good faith. Sometimes, because of<br />
circumstances outside our control, we<br />
have to alter some excursions due to<br />
seasonal closing or repairs to buildings,<br />
etc., especially early or late in the<br />
season. If this happens, alternative<br />
excursions will be arranged.<br />
How much luggage<br />
can I bring?<br />
On our tours, luggage is restricted to a<br />
maximum suitcase size of 73cm x<br />
50cm x 25cm (29" x 20" x 10") and<br />
maximum weight of 20 kg (44lbs) plus<br />
one small hand/day bag that can go on<br />
the coach with you.<br />
NO EXTERNAL METAL FRAME<br />
BACKPACKS PLEASE, their bulky<br />
shape makes coach packing difficult.<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> reserves the right to refuse to<br />
accept larger suitcases on tour.<br />
On Ski Holidays you may bring one pair<br />
of ski boots and skis or a snowboard.<br />
Any luggage over the restricted size or<br />
amount can be stored with <strong>Contiki</strong> in<br />
London at a nominal charge. Baggage<br />
is carried at the owner’s risk and<br />
baggage insurance is strongly<br />
recommended.<br />
Do I need<br />
vaccinations?<br />
At the time this brochure went to<br />
press (July 2008), no vaccinations were<br />
necessary. However, it is wise to check<br />
up-to-date information with your<br />
travel agent prior to departure.<br />
Don’t forget to bring with you any<br />
medication that you may require<br />
en route, eg. antihistamines, antibiotics.<br />
While Canadian citizens do not require visas for most countries in Europe there are some<br />
countries such as Russia, Jordan, Turkey and Egypt that do require Canadians to obtain<br />
visas. Depending on your citizenship, you may require a visa to enter certain countries<br />
included in your tour. You are fully responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the<br />
departure of your tour. <strong>Contiki</strong> is not legally permitted to knowingly allow anybody who<br />
does not have a valid visa to join a tour. Consult your travel agent to determine which visas<br />
you require and how to obtain them.<br />
Multiple Entry Visas. Some of our tours enter a country more than once. If you require<br />
a visa for that country, it must be a Multiple Entry Visa if you are travelling on the<br />
following tour:<br />
Tour Name . . .Countries entered twice Important:<br />
Eur. Magic (p.12-13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .France 1. Visas can take up to six weeks and<br />
Eur. Discovery (p.14-15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .France a fee is normally charged.<br />
Eur. Encounter (p.16-17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .France 2. Failure to obtain all necessary visas could<br />
Eur. Inspiration (p.18-19) . . . . . . . . . . . . .France cause you to miss part of your tour and<br />
Eur. Vista (p.20-21) . . . . . .France (3 times), Italy,<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austria, Germany<br />
will result in you incurring considerable<br />
expense and inconvenience.<br />
Winter Wanderer (p.22-23) . . . .France (3 times),<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austria, Germany<br />
Berlin to Budapest (p.26) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austria<br />
3. It is better to apply for all visas through<br />
your travel agent before you leave home.<br />
Your travel agent will contact <strong>Contiki</strong> for<br />
full details.<br />
Spanish Spree (p.34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spain<br />
4. <strong>Contiki</strong> will provide you with Visa contacts<br />
Ski Austria by Coach (p.36) . . . . . . . . .Germany, from our London base at the Royal<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .France National Hotel, if necessary.<br />
N.B. European Magic (p.12-13) - If you require a visa for Austria, you will need a Transit Visa.<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> travel protection plan<br />
The <strong>Contiki</strong> Difference: THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS<br />
Must-Have Insurance Benefits & “Any-Reason”<br />
Cancellation Flexibility<br />
ONLY $139 FOR ANY TOUR IN THIS BROCHURE<br />
REGARDLESS OF DURATION OR PRICE<br />
Enjoy comprehensive coverage during your vacation. Rely on <strong>Contiki</strong>’s Travel<br />
Protection Plan for peace of mind! <strong>Contiki</strong>’s Travel Protection Plan is designed<br />
exclusively for you to ensure your protection in the event that an unforeseen incident<br />
occurs, or your plans need to change, for any reason.<br />
TRAVEL WITH PEACE OF MIND<br />
TRIP CANCELLATION - Reimbursement of nonrefundable<br />
cancellation charges imposed by <strong>Contiki</strong><br />
Holidays, or the additional costs you may incur as a<br />
result of a change in the per-person occupancy rate of<br />
prepaid travel arrangements if a traveling companion<br />
cancels his/her trip for a covered reason and you do<br />
not cancel.<br />
TRIP INTERRUPTION - Reimbursement of unused,<br />
non-refundable land or sea expenses prepaid to<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> Holidays and/or the airfare paid, less the value<br />
of applied credit from an unused original return travel<br />
ticket, to return home or rejoin the original land/sea<br />
arrangements (limited to the cost of one-way economy<br />
airfare by scheduled carrier, from the point of<br />
destination to the point of origin shown on the original<br />
travel tickets).<br />
“ANY-REASON” CANCELLATION WAIVER<br />
PROVIDED BY CONTIKI HOLIDAYS - 100%<br />
reimbursement of cancellation charges in the form of a<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> Holidays future travel certificate should you<br />
cancel your tour more than 48 hours prior to your<br />
scheduled departure for any reason not covered by the<br />
travel protection plan provisions. Cancellation charges<br />
are reimbursed to you in the form of <strong>Contiki</strong> Holidays<br />
Travel Certificates allowing you a 1-year credit to travel<br />
with us at a later date!<br />
Please note that to be eligible for the “Any Reason”<br />
Cancellation Waiver, you must enroll and pay for the<br />
plan within 2 days of your initial trip deposit, the<br />
certificate is valid for one year, is non-transferable and<br />
non-refundable and may not be redeemed for cash.<br />
Future travel certificates do not include airfare<br />
cancellation charges for air arrangements unless those<br />
arrangements were provided by <strong>Contiki</strong> Holidays.<br />
Security<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> has been running tours for young people since 1962 and in all countries where<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> operates we fully comply with local travel industry laws. All your money is held in a<br />
Trust Account until the time of travel to comply with Canadian Travel Industry Regulations.<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> is a member of the Alliance of Canadian Travel Associations (ACTA), the Canadian<br />
Association of Tour Operators (CATO) and the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO).<br />
Where will I stay?<br />
TOURING HOLIDAYS:<br />
Accommodation is in superior tourist class hotels, special resorts, ships and trains.<br />
These are described on page 10 and on individual tour pages. On trains in Egypt,<br />
two people share a two-berth couchette and facilities are shared. Other train<br />
journeys are as detailed in individual<br />
itineraries. On overnight ferries, 2/4- berth<br />
cabins with facilities are provided. Depending<br />
on the numbers and configuration on your tour,<br />
availability of singles can sometimes be limited<br />
in some locations. Due to the environmental<br />
and historical constraints imposed by local<br />
authorities, rooms in the Victorian section of<br />
the Mt Pilatus complex do not have private<br />
facilities. Any tour staying overnight on Mt<br />
Pilatus may be accommodated in this section if<br />
space is limited. On certain occasions,<br />
alternative hotels to those listed in this<br />
brochure may be used. Whilst it is the<br />
Company’s intention to use hotels of a similar<br />
standard and location, no liability can be<br />
accepted for any variation of either.<br />
SKI HOLIDAYS:<br />
See page 36 for details of accommodation<br />
in Austria.<br />
ADDITIONAL SECURITY WHILE TRAVELING -<br />
Once you depart for your trip, the Travel Protection<br />
Plan provides coverage for reimbursement should you<br />
incur expenses due to a travel or baggage delay, lost<br />
baggage, emergency medical evacuation and medical<br />
expenses. It also includes access to 24-Hour<br />
Traveler’s Emergency Assistance Services and up to<br />
$100,000 of Air Travel Accident benefits.<br />
AND MORE...PREFERRED BENEFITS<br />
DOUBLE YOUR EMERGENCY EVACUATION<br />
COVERAGE AND GAIN TERRORISM COVERAGE<br />
FOR ONLY $39 ADDITIONAL PER PERSON<br />
PLEASE NOTE:<br />
This is a just a brief summary of coverage and services.<br />
Certain limitations and exclusions do exist, including a<br />
pre-existing condition exclusion and exclusion for some<br />
conditions such as mental/nervous disorders and normal<br />
pregnancies. To waive out of the pre-existing condition<br />
exclusion you must purchase the plan within 2 days of<br />
your initial trip payment and be medically capable of travel<br />
on the day you purchase the plan. To receive more<br />
information, ask your travel agent for a Description of<br />
Coverage, view it on our website at WWW.CONTIKI.COM<br />
or call the program administrator, BerkelyCare, at<br />
(866) 580-4871.<br />
The travel insurance benefits described are<br />
underwritten by Virginia Surety, policy number<br />
HTP03177. The trip cancellation provision takes effect<br />
upon receipt of payment; all other provisions take<br />
effect upon departure. This coverage is provided in<br />
excess of all other valid and collectible insurance or<br />
indemnity and shall apply only after such other<br />
benefits have been paid.
Booking Conditions<br />
Once <strong>Contiki</strong> accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made between<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> and you upon the terms and conditions set out below.<br />
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES<br />
1. YOUR VACATION RESERVATION<br />
On receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and at<br />
our discretion, <strong>Contiki</strong> will reserve your place on your<br />
selected vacation. A contract is only made between you<br />
and us upon your booking being confirmed and accepted<br />
by us and our communication thereof to either you or<br />
your travel agent.<br />
2. PRICE GUARANTEE<br />
Tour prices in this brochure are based on costs, charges,<br />
tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies and exchange rates as at<br />
10th April, 2008. Should any of these costs change, a<br />
surcharge may be made on the price of your vacation. If<br />
the total tour price increases by more than 7%,<br />
passengers will have the right to cancel within 7 days of<br />
notification of the surcharge without penalty. No<br />
surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will<br />
be made once payment has been received. The guarantee<br />
excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes,<br />
charges or levies imposed by any government or their<br />
agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will<br />
be made if costs are reduced. Prices are per person and<br />
are in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise specified.<br />
3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR VACATION<br />
3.1 <strong>Contiki</strong> reserves the right to change or cancel your<br />
booking in accordance with operating requirements or<br />
circumstances beyond its control.<br />
3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary we<br />
will give you reasonable notice thereof, in the<br />
circumstances, and where available, offer you a<br />
comparable alternative.<br />
3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will<br />
be entitled to either a full refund of monies paid by you to<br />
us or transfer to another <strong>Contiki</strong> vacation without<br />
payment of any transfer fee.<br />
3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure<br />
(i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat of<br />
war, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports,<br />
industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nuclear<br />
disasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God,<br />
adverse weather conditions or other similar events<br />
beyond <strong>Contiki</strong>’s control) we will give a full refund of any<br />
monies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred by<br />
us in respect of your booking.<br />
3.5 <strong>Contiki</strong> is not responsible for any other travel<br />
arrangements affected due to our cancellations or<br />
rescheduling of any tour departure.<br />
4. VACATION DETAILS AND CONDITIONS<br />
4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to the best<br />
of our knowledge at the time of going to print<br />
(July 2008) but we cannot guarantee that any item or<br />
amenity mentioned will be available especially where we<br />
have no direct control over it.<br />
4.2 With respect to our touring program, <strong>Contiki</strong> will do<br />
our best, at our discretion, to select accommodation,<br />
sightseeing tours and transportation to give you good<br />
value for money.<br />
4.3 <strong>Contiki</strong> constantly strives to improve tour itineraries<br />
and features. If such improvements can be made, or<br />
unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make<br />
changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries<br />
and to substitute hotels. <strong>Contiki</strong> is not responsible for any<br />
other travel arrangements affected due to our<br />
cancellations.<br />
5. LIABILITY<br />
5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of any monies,<br />
hold such monies for you until the booking is confirmed<br />
at which time those monies shall be remitted promptly by<br />
your travel agent to us. All such monies received by us<br />
will be deposited as required by law.<br />
5.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account any<br />
interest earned on such monies.<br />
5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travel<br />
agent or otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit or<br />
full payment, may be disbursed by us as and when we<br />
see fit, in respect of the services to be provided and/or<br />
fees payable under your selected vacation. The payment<br />
of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your<br />
vacation shall be deemed to be an authorization for<br />
disbursement thereof as aforesaid.<br />
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES<br />
1. BOOKING YOUR VACATION<br />
1.1 In order to reserve your vacation, a deposit of C$200,<br />
per person per tour, or the full amount payable if booking<br />
is made within 45 days of departure from Canada, must<br />
be submitted to <strong>Contiki</strong> within 7 days in respect of that<br />
vacation. This payment is in addition to any deposit<br />
required by your travel agent. The deposit is accepted as<br />
a first installment of the vacation price by <strong>Contiki</strong> only<br />
once the booking has been confirmed in writing by<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> or your travel agent. The initial deposit of C$200<br />
per person must be made by credit card.<br />
1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of<br />
a non refundable deposit of C$200 per person, per tour<br />
which must be within 7 days of booking or the<br />
reservation will automatically be cancelled.<br />
1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a<br />
request basis only. <strong>Contiki</strong> cannot guarantee special meal<br />
requests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability if<br />
clients’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled.<br />
1.4 Travel documents and instructions for joining your<br />
tour will be sent to you approximately 21 days before<br />
departure (provided full payment has been received).<br />
If final payment is not received when due, costs to courier<br />
documents will be the responsibility of the Travel Agent.<br />
2. PAYING THE BALANCE<br />
2.1 The balance of the vacation price must be paid by no<br />
later than 45 days before the scheduled vacation<br />
departure date from Canada which shall be by the due<br />
date stated on the confirmation issued to you by <strong>Contiki</strong>.<br />
2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, <strong>Contiki</strong> may<br />
assume that you have cancelled and cancellation charges<br />
in accordance with clause 3 below will be levied by <strong>Contiki</strong>.<br />
2.3 Tickets and other documents won’t be forwarded until<br />
full payment has been received by us. Travel agency<br />
cheques must be received within 7 business days from<br />
the date payment is called in.<br />
2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 days of<br />
your departure from Canada, the full cost of the vacation<br />
will be payable immediately on booking and we reserve<br />
the right to provide all travel documents at the vacation<br />
departure point.<br />
2.5 <strong>Contiki</strong> reserves the right to cancel the booking and<br />
apply cancellation charges should payments not be<br />
received within the above specified periods.<br />
2.6 Your authorization to use your Credit Card number for<br />
deposit and/or final payment indicates your compliance<br />
with our booking conditions, whether or not you have<br />
actually signed the appropriate draft. Verbal authorization<br />
of the use of your Credit Card confirms your reservation.<br />
MasterCard, Visa and American Express are accepted.<br />
Credit Card payments are not accepted for group<br />
bookings. A signed sales draft is required. If you wish to<br />
change a credit card payment after it has been processed,<br />
change fees will apply. For security purposes, we are<br />
required to collect the passenger’s credit card billing<br />
address as well as the customer verification code.<br />
3. IF YOU CANCEL<br />
3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing<br />
to <strong>Contiki</strong>.<br />
3.2 If you cancel, your deposit will not be refunded nor<br />
can it be credited to any other booking.<br />
3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to<br />
cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in<br />
the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is<br />
expressed as a percentage of the vacation price and is<br />
calculated as follows:<br />
PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATION FEE<br />
Number of days prior to as % of total price<br />
tour commencement<br />
45 days or more notice The non-refundable deposit<br />
plus the Travel Protection<br />
Plan’s insurance premium<br />
is forfeited<br />
44-22 days: 25%<br />
21-8 days: 30%<br />
7-1 days: 50%<br />
Day of departure: 100%<br />
Where the percentage cancellation fee is less than the tour<br />
deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of deposit. If<br />
the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of any<br />
vacation insurance policy which you hold, then any such<br />
charges may, subject to the terms of your insurance<br />
policy, be refunded to you by the insurance company.<br />
3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to<br />
and after your tour or resort booking, such as pre and<br />
post accommodation and transfers, that are cancelled<br />
within 14 days of the tour departure incur a 100%<br />
cancellation fee.<br />
3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to any<br />
cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.<br />
3.6 If flight changes are requested after the deposit has<br />
been received, or if flights are cancelled after tickets are<br />
issued, revision fees, change fees or Airline cancellation<br />
fees will be applicable and will be in addition to the above<br />
cancellation charges. In some cases, airline tickets are<br />
100% non refundable.<br />
4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING<br />
4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish to<br />
change to an alternate departure date or you wish to<br />
change to a different <strong>Contiki</strong> vacation, you may do so<br />
subject to availability and provided the new vacation date<br />
is also in this brochure.<br />
4.2 A fee of C$30 per person will be charged for any<br />
revision or alteration made to a reservation after the<br />
booking is confirmed unless the change increases the<br />
value of the booking. A change of tour date or tour<br />
itinerary within 45 days of departure date will be treated<br />
as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply<br />
except when the change is to an earlier tour departure of<br />
equivalent or greater value in which case a C$30 per<br />
person amendment fee will be charged.<br />
5. VACATION DETAILS AND CONDITIONS<br />
5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those items<br />
included in the price. No allowance or refund can be<br />
made for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. that<br />
you elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc are<br />
closed. Hotel facilities may vary from place to place.<br />
Meals may vary in style.<br />
5.2 <strong>Contiki</strong> holidays are specifically designed and<br />
marketed for those in the 18 through 35 age group.<br />
Consequently the facilities and activities on a <strong>Contiki</strong><br />
vacation are not appropriate to persons outside this age<br />
bracket. If you have a question regarding the age groups,<br />
you are welcome to discuss this with a member of the<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> staff.<br />
5.3 Passengers with disabilities are welcome on <strong>Contiki</strong><br />
tours, but <strong>Contiki</strong> is not responsible for the failure of any<br />
of its contractors, sub contractors, or employees to<br />
provide such special needs or services, including<br />
wheelchair accessible facilities. If your disabilities require<br />
you to have accompaniment when traveling it is a<br />
condition of <strong>Contiki</strong> accepting your booking that you<br />
provide evidence satisfactory to <strong>Contiki</strong> (via your Travel<br />
Agent) that you will be accompanied by an able bodied<br />
person on the tour and provide full time such special<br />
needs or services you may require. <strong>Contiki</strong> will not be<br />
responsible for the failure of such person to provide same<br />
nor for any costs and expenses incurred by you if <strong>Contiki</strong><br />
removes you from the tour if, in the opinion of the Tour<br />
Manager or Guide, your safety or well being is<br />
compromised or that of the other passengers by your<br />
failure to arrange for proper supply of your special needs<br />
and services.<br />
5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements and<br />
costs to/from the point of commencement/conclusion of<br />
the vacation.<br />
5.5 There may be times when the <strong>Contiki</strong> Tour Manager<br />
or Representative has to make a decision in your best<br />
interest or the best interests of their group. You agree to<br />
comply with the authority and decisions of the appointed<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> Tour Manager or Representative and the laws of<br />
the country in which you are traveling. If you do not so<br />
comply or if, in the <strong>Contiki</strong> Tour Manager’s or<br />
Representative’s opinion, you are not compatible with the<br />
general enjoyment and well being of other members on<br />
the tour or the smooth operation of the vacation itself, we<br />
reserve the right to refuse to let you continue with the<br />
tour. Furthermore you agree that your fellow travellers<br />
and any <strong>Contiki</strong> Representative has the right to<br />
travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats to their<br />
safety, well being or inappropriate behavior by you,<br />
whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremely<br />
seriously and may result in the immediate termination of<br />
your vacation. In either event, you will be responsible for<br />
your own repatriation and related costs and have no<br />
claims against us.<br />
5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as a<br />
result of damage or excess cleaning fees related to your<br />
accommodation. You are advised to<br />
immediately report any pre-existing damage in your room<br />
to hotel/<strong>Contiki</strong> Village staff and/or a <strong>Contiki</strong> Tour<br />
Manager as soon as it is discovered.<br />
5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat<br />
fitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or service<br />
providers, agents or co-operating organizations shall be<br />
liable for any illness, injury or death or any loss or<br />
damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident<br />
or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time<br />
of the accident or incident.<br />
5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport and<br />
all visas, permits and certificates required for your<br />
selected vacation as well as any necessary vaccinations<br />
and to comply with all applicable laws.<br />
5.8 You agree that our <strong>Contiki</strong> Tour Managers or<br />
Representatives may take photographs and films of you<br />
while you are on vacation and that these may be used in<br />
our Group brochures and/or advertising or publicity<br />
material without obtaining any further consent or payment<br />
in respect of such photographs and/or films.<br />
5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of the<br />
vacation, you should inform the <strong>Contiki</strong> Tour Manager or<br />
Representative during the course of the vacation and if<br />
the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s<br />
best endeavours to do so during the vacation, your<br />
complaint should be made in writing to <strong>Contiki</strong> as soon as<br />
is reasonably possible after the vacation but within 42<br />
days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated.<br />
Any claims made after the 42 day period will not be<br />
considered by <strong>Contiki</strong>. If you choose to write to <strong>Contiki</strong><br />
via the Internet, please provide your home address so that<br />
we are able to reply to you in writing.<br />
5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respect<br />
hereof shall be subject to English Law, unless we agree<br />
otherwise in writing.<br />
5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid or<br />
unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, that<br />
provision shall be deemed to be re-written to give effect<br />
to the same purpose within the permitted limits of the<br />
law. The validity and enforceability of the other provisions<br />
shall not be affected.<br />
5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal action<br />
instituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs,<br />
including but not limited to, attorney/client costs.<br />
6. INSURANCE<br />
We strongly recommend that all clients take out vacation<br />
and medical insurance before they travel. <strong>Contiki</strong> offers a<br />
comprehensive package that can be tailor made to your<br />
vacation. A brief description of this coverage is shown on<br />
page 38. The complete limitations and exclusions are<br />
contained in the certificate of insurance sent to you with<br />
your final documents. Please ask your travel agent to ask<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> when you make your booking. Please check that<br />
the insurance covers all of the activities that you are going<br />
to be participating in. Some policies exclude certain<br />
adventure activities. <strong>Contiki</strong> cannot be held responsible<br />
for your failure to take out appropriate insurance.<br />
7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISM<br />
In the event of your withdrawal from a vacation after the<br />
commencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a<br />
medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. No<br />
refunds will be made for any absence from the tour.<br />
8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE VACATION PRICE<br />
Airfares to and from your vacation destination, airport<br />
taxes, airport transfers, passport and visa fees, insurance,<br />
laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the<br />
itinerary, special needs and services required by<br />
handicapped clients (see 5.3 under Vacation Details &<br />
Conditions), tips to tour managers, representatives,<br />
drivers and local guides, items of a personal nature,<br />
excess baggage, optional excursions.<br />
9. WEATHER CONDITIONS<br />
Under no circumstances can we be held responsible for<br />
snow or weather conditions, nor can any vacation be<br />
cancelled or amended by you at any time on the basis of<br />
snow or weather conditions.<br />
GENERAL<br />
contiki.com<br />
1. CONTRACTING PARTIES<br />
1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain<br />
the entire contract between you and <strong>Contiki</strong>. No<br />
representation, term, warranty or condition can be<br />
expressed or implied by reference to any other<br />
writing, advertisement or conversation. This contract<br />
may only be varied in writing by a duly authorized<br />
officer or director of <strong>Contiki</strong>.<br />
1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operating<br />
company and not <strong>Contiki</strong> Holidays (Canada) Limited.<br />
At any time and at our complete discretion we may<br />
nominate to you in writing any other company or person<br />
to have the benefit of some or all of those provisions of<br />
this contract, which we may then specify, as if you had<br />
agreed the provisions concerned directly with that<br />
company or person in the first place as well as agreeing<br />
them with us. We may at our complete discretion assign<br />
all or any rights and liabilities arising under or by virtue of<br />
this or any other contract with you.<br />
1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be<br />
held responsible for any act, omission or event during the<br />
time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or<br />
conveyances. We rely on international convention which<br />
may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or<br />
agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by<br />
you against us as a result of the provision of those<br />
services. International conventions which apply may<br />
include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague<br />
Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or<br />
Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel;<br />
Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva<br />
Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention<br />
1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all<br />
benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in<br />
relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and<br />
delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and<br />
payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and<br />
acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions<br />
set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in<br />
writing by an officer of the Company.<br />
1.4 <strong>Contiki</strong> is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it own<br />
aircraft, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers,<br />
hoteliers and other service providers are subject to the<br />
terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed<br />
by those carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers.<br />
Please note that some of these limit or exclude liability in<br />
respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss or<br />
damage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept any<br />
responsibility for an y loss as a result of such actions or<br />
as a result of any act or omission of any such thirdparties,<br />
we will give every reasonable assistance in<br />
helping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please also<br />
note that <strong>Contiki</strong> cannot be held responsible for the failure<br />
of any of these parties to provide facilities or services for<br />
handicapped clients (see also 5.3 under Vacation Details<br />
& Conditions).<br />
1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted or<br />
recommended in this brochure by virtue of their<br />
endorsement of this brochure represent themselves either<br />
as contracting with any purchaser of a vacation from<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> or as having any other legal relationship with any<br />
such purchaser.<br />
1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at<br />
the time of going to print, however <strong>Contiki</strong> cannot be held<br />
responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors<br />
arising from unforeseen circumstances.<br />
2. DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT<br />
In order to process your tour booking, <strong>Contiki</strong> Holidays<br />
will need to use personal information for you and other<br />
passengers included in your booking. This personal<br />
information may include each passenger's name, address,<br />
phone number, email address, passport number,<br />
credit/debit card number and sensitive information such as<br />
health, medical, dietary, mobility, religious or other special<br />
requirements. This personal information may be passed<br />
on to other suppliers of your travel arrangements in<br />
addition to public authorities (such as customs and<br />
immigration), security and credit checking organizations,<br />
and otherwise as required by law. Similarly, we may also<br />
need to provide personal information to contractors who<br />
provide services to or for us (e.g., sending mail,<br />
processing payments, providing marketing assistance).<br />
This may involve sending personal information (including<br />
sensitive information) to other countries that may not<br />
afford the same level of protection of personal information.<br />
We may also use the personal information you provide us<br />
to review and improve the tours and services that we<br />
offer, and to contact you (by post, email and/or telephone)<br />
about other tours and services offered by Insight<br />
Vacations that you may be interested in. If you don't want<br />
to receive this information, or if you want a copy of the<br />
personal information we hold about you, write to us at<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> Holidays, Attn: Marketing Department, 33 Kern<br />
Road, Toronto Ontario, Canada, M3B 1S9. <strong>Contiki</strong><br />
Holidays may charge a fee for supplying you with this<br />
information as permitted by law.<br />
3. VALIDITY<br />
The programs advertised in this brochure are valid from<br />
October 2008 to March 2009.<br />
4. OPERATING COMPANIES<br />
The programmes advertised in this brochure are operated<br />
by <strong>Contiki</strong> Travel (Europe) Ltd., Picquet House, St Peter<br />
Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, with the exception of the<br />
Great Britain tour described on page 28 which are<br />
operated by <strong>Contiki</strong> Travel (UK) Ltd.<br />
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More <strong>Contiki</strong> Experiences<br />
aus & nz<br />
europe summer<br />
How to Book<br />
usa & canada<br />
1. Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local <strong>Contiki</strong> office that there's space on the tour you've chosen. At the<br />
same time, your travel agent can book your hotel accommodation before and/or after your <strong>Contiki</strong> tour (see page 11).<br />
2. At the time of booking, you must pay to your travel agent a non-refundable deposit of C$200 per person per tour.<br />
This must be sent to <strong>Contiki</strong> within 7 days. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent.<br />
3. Once your deposit has been received, <strong>Contiki</strong> will send your travel agent confirmation of the details of the booking.<br />
4. You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to <strong>Contiki</strong> through your travel agent not less than 45 days before the<br />
departure date, or at the time of booking if less than 45 days before departure.<br />
5. We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchers and detailed information about your holiday. Travel<br />
Agents can also book online at www.contiki.com.<br />
IMPORTANT: By paying the C$200 deposit per person per tour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read<br />
and understood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 39, which make up the contract between you and <strong>Contiki</strong>.<br />
Reservations & Sales<br />
Call our <strong>Contiki</strong> experts at our Reservations Center 6 days a week.<br />
Reservations Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm (EST) and Sat 10am-4pm (EST)<br />
Reservations<br />
Tel: 1 800 268 1835<br />
(416) 932 9449<br />
Fax: (416) 932 1147<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> Holidays<br />
(Canada) Limited<br />
33 Kern Road<br />
Toronto, Ontario,<br />
Canada, M3B 1S9<br />
Tel: (416) 932 9377<br />
Group Bookings<br />
Internet Address<br />
www.contiki.com<br />
TICO Registration<br />
Wholesale #2058256<br />
Retail #2759979<br />
If you're planning to organise a group to Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand<br />
why not take a close look at the wide variety of tours detailed in any of our <strong>Contiki</strong> brochures.<br />
It is more than likely that one (or more!) of the itineraries will fit in perfectly with your requirements.<br />
As long as everyone in your group is 18-35, any date can be reserved exclusively for your group<br />
at special, reduced rates - perhaps even a free trip for yourself!<br />
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<strong>Contiki</strong> is represented in Australia, Brazil,<br />
Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica,<br />
Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy,<br />
Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico,<br />
Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines,<br />
Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa,<br />
Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United<br />
Kingdom, USA.<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> ® is a registered trademark of <strong>Contiki</strong><br />
Tours International Ltd., Bermuda.<br />
© Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.<br />
Printed in USA.<br />
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Special Interest Groups<br />
If you’re looking for something completely different our Special Interest<br />
Groups Department in Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand have been<br />
helping those with specific group travel requirements for years! School and University trips,<br />
choirs, wine tours, Grand Prix, ski tours, you name it we’ve done it.<br />
From supplying competitive quotations to helping you plan the best itinerary - right down to<br />
the last detail, our worldwide team of experts is able to arrange a custom designed holiday<br />
or incentive trip to suit your particular requirements. Call your travel agent or nearest <strong>Contiki</strong><br />
Office - you’ll be surprised at how we can make it happen.