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1. Tour and Travel Advice - Europe

   More Tour and Travel Advice for: Australia, USA & Canada, Australia and New Zealand Planning a Trip Away Choosing a tour | Tips on Saving for a Trip What to Pack Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or taking your first big trip overseas, deciding on what to pack is an important decision. Suggested Summer Packing List | Suggested Winter Packing List | Digital Memory Storage | Guide Books and Maps | Power Adapeters | Shoes and Footwear | ... read more >>

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2. North America

   North America is a huge region not only in landmass but also it’s cultural and geographic diversity. Made up of the two countries of the United States of America and Canada these is a huge assortment of people, places, cities, natural environments, foods, even within these two countries. Places Contiki Visits in North America USA Canada Mexico Hawaii Tour and Travel Advice What to pack, what to wear and ways to help get the most out of your time in North America wit... read more >>

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3. Sights and Attractions - Europe

   Art and Museums The Louvre Museum | Anne Frank House | The Accademia, Florence | Musee d’Orsay | The Rodin Museum Monuments, Buildings and Architecture Arc de Triomphe | Leaning Tower of Pisa | Windsor Castle | Eiffel Tower | Paris Opera House | Tower of London Ancient Wonders and Historical Treasures The Colosseum | Versailles | Roman Forum | Berlin Wall | Parthenon on the Acropolis | The Pantheon, Rome | Loch Ness Out of the Ordinary ... read more >>

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4. Suggested packing list - North America

   More Tour and Travel Advice for the USA and Canada What to pack for travel to other parts of the world The following is a suggested packing list for a USA and/or Canada tour. People are individuals though and often have personal preferences and opinions as to what to bring. The following then is not a definitive list, but should give you a good guide as to what you should pack for enjoying your tour in North America. Clothes 1 Ra... read more >>

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5. Carry on luggage

   More Tour and Travel Advice for: Australia, USA & Canada, Australia and New Zealand Carry on luggage is the luggage that carry onto the airplane with you (ie luggage you do not check). Many airlines have different restrictions that are applied to varying degrees from airline to airline. Check your airlines web site for their terms and conditions with respect to carry on luggage Remember to check the restrictions on carrying liquids and sharp objects onto aircraft. Most airli... read more >>

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6. Shoes and Footwear

   More Tour and Travel Advice for: Australia, USA & Canada, Australia and New Zealand Shoes are important, to some people they are the only thing that matters and your choice of footwear when taking a tour is also important. It also matter what time of year you will be traveling as slushing around wearing flip-flops int he snow or ugg boots at a beach party isn’t much fun. Summer Tours Contiki recommends taking three pairs of shoes on any given tour: 1 pair of c... read more >>

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7. Suitcase Vs Backpack

   More Tour and Travel Advice for: Europe, USA & Canada, Australia and New Zealand “I would advise travellers to take a suitcase with an extendable handle and wheels for any overseas trip. Firstly, suitcases can be packed in a very organized manner so that anything is easily accessible once you hit your hotel room. Wheels and a handle allow for easy transport, whether into a hotel, a coach in the morning, or out onto a sidewalk to catch a cab to the airport. Additionally, ... read more >>

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8. Western European language basics

   There is no need to enroll in French, Italian, German and Spanish classes for your European Tour. Your Tour Manager will fill you in on how to say some of the basics (eg. hello, please, thank you) in the native tongue of each of the countries you visit. It is often not only useful, but also polite to know a few of the basics in the local language and it’s a good idea to try and remember and uses these basics. English is a widely spoken and understood ... read more >>

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9. How much spending money should I bring? - Europe

   More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe How much spending money to budget for is a difficult question to answer. Everyone has their own style and rate of travel spending. Some will go out and shop ‘til they drop spending 100s of Euros or Pounds every day, others might spend more in bars, or on museum entries and souvenirs, while others get by on the bare essentials. Unlike many holiday and vacation operators, Contiki inclu... read more >>

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10. Heathrow Airport (London)

    More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe The Royal National Hotel is used as the London base for most Contiki Tours starting and finishing in London, England. A great many clients choose to stay at either the Royal National Hotel or just down the road at the Imperial Hotel. The Royal National Hotel is also home to the Contiki Basement, the meeting point for tours starting in London and Contiki’s London travel base. Directions from Heathrow to the Royal Natio... read more >>

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11. Suggested packing list - Europe - Summer

    More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe What to pack for travel to other parts of the world The following is a suggested packing list for a Europe summer tour. Keep in mind this is not a definitive list – everyone has individual fashion tastes, preferences, opinions, and styles in terms of what they want to wear and bring along! This is meant to be a good guide to help you in packing for your European vacation. Clothes 1 rainpro... read more >>

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12. Space Electronic Disco, Florence

    by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe During the peak of summer its shoulder to shoulder clubbing chaos as locals and tourists alike cut some serious rug on the dance floor, sing like rock stars at the karaoke and mix it up in true cheesy and sleazy Space Discoteque style. Open every night of the week this two floor club usually has karaoke downstairs and a huge dance floor upstairs. Popular with people and groups from all over the world, you ... read more >>

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13. Optional Activities - Europe

    Everyone is different, so you have a choice to enhance your itinerary with Optional Activities during your tour. This choice of activities is based on what past travellers have asked for and are designed to help you get the most out of your tour. What are Optional Activities How to pay Here’s a taste of what’s available Austria White Water Rafting Mountain Biking Mozart and Strauss Concert Croatia Dubrovni... read more >>

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14. Dress code - Europe

    More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe Contrary to some literature, you do not need to dress up with dress pants and dresses to get into clubs and bars in Europe. Most of the time jeans and a t-shirt is more than enough with some bars and venues even allowing entry with shorts and flip flops. General For most occasions, comfortable, casual clothes are recommended for your European travel adevntures. Going Out and Evening Wear Although you don’t have to wear slacks and ... read more >>

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15. Bangkok

    Modern buildings combine with Thai temples, while Buddhist monks weave their way amongst the endless flow of traffic. Traditional markets operate in the shadows of skyscrapers and the flicker of neon lights-up the shops and restaurants 24 hours a day. The city is reasonably new, having been a small village on the banks of the Chao Phraya River up until the late 1700’s when one of the Kings of the region decided to build a great palace on the opposite bank of the river. Since then, Bangkok has exploded ... read more >>

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16. Departure points & where you stay (Asia)

    Departure Points This section provides details on where your Contiki tour will depart from, departure times and how to get there. For all tours please see your day-by-day itinerary and Travellers Guide information book, which will be sent with your final documents, for details of your pre-departure meeting and confirmed departure time. h5.. BANGKOK DEPARTURES Tour starts at the Viengtai Hotel, Bangkok at 6.00pm42 Rambuttri Road, Ban... read more >>

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17. Melbourne - Things to Know

    Travel to/from airport By far the cheapest way to get form Melbourne Airport to the city is on the Skybus which runs between the airport and city center, making a loop through the city before terminating at Spencer Street Train Station. It only takes about 20 min, and costs $16 one way, $24 return. For three or more people traveling together, a taxi is the best value to or from the airport, costing between US$AU30 and $AU35 depending on traffic. Sports Tour testimo... read more >>

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18. Where you stay - Time Out / Superior / Hotel Tours

    Contiki has chosen a wide range of accommodation in order for you to best appreciate what Europe has to offer. From a magnificent 4-star resort in Vienna, Austria, to Europe’s highest hotel on Mt Pilatus in Switzerland – you’ll travel Europe in style. All are Superior Tourist Class Hotels and have excellent facilities while our special resort hotels have been chosen for their particular character, charm, l... read more >>

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19. ATM's and cash machines - Europe

    More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe ATM’s and cash machines are widely available throughout Europe. Cash machines across Europe dispense cash in the local currency of the country that you are making the withdrawal in. Make sure to let your bank know you are travelling so they don’t put a hold your account thinking it was hacked into or stolen. ATM’s are widely available throughout ... read more >>

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20. Galleria San Marco Glass Factory, Venice

    The Galleria San Marco Glass Factory in Venice provides free glass blowing demonstrations to Contiki Tours visiting Venice, Italy. Although the island of Venice itself is not famous in itself for glass blowing, the island of Murano, just north of the city is world renowned for its glass making. The San Marco Glass Factory employs some of the most well known and most creative ‘maestros’ in Venice and also sells authentic, hand made... read more >>

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