Ultimate European & Egypt 2012

27 Jun 2011 Jasmine247 asked

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• 27 Jun 2011 Steff Bell said

  

  Hey Jas! Im thinking of going on this tour from the end of June to the start of August next year, and then after Im staying in london for the Olympics. :)

  Hey Jas! Im thinking of going on this tour from the end of June to the start of August next year, and then after Im staying in london for the Olympics. :) or Cancel
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• 2 Aug 2011 Jasmine247 said

  

  Hey Steff, I never even thought about the Olympics, that’s a great idea! Are you doing the Egypt or The Greek Islands option?

  Hey Steff, I never even thought about the Olympics, that's a great idea! Are you doing the Egypt or The Greek Islands option? or Cancel
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• 2 Aug 2011 Steff Bell said

  

  Ahah yeah I managed to get tickets to the Athletics and Closing Ceremony. Im doing the Greek Islands option cause I cant pass up the change to relax on the beach. haha. and im sure ill need it on a 45 day tour. :) i know that everyone goes on the same tour and then the Egypt people leave half way through to got to egypt, then we all meet up again in athens or somethign.

  Ahah yeah I managed to get tickets to the Athletics and Closing Ceremony. Im doing the Greek Islands option cause I cant pass up the change to relax on the beach. haha. and im sure ill need it on a 45 day tour. :) i know that everyone goes on the same tour and then the Egypt people leave half way through to got to egypt, then we all meet up again in athens or somethign. or Cancel
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• 2 Aug 2011 Steff Bell said

  

  p.s. im booking the tour tomorrow. the one that departs on the 24th June 2012. :)

  p.s. im booking the tour tomorrow. the one that departs on the 24th June 2012. :) or Cancel
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• 29 Aug 2011 GEM said

  

  Hey Jasmine,

  I did this tour in March this year – best time of my life! I made a list of helpful tips to help others out: http://contiki.co.nz/community/discussions/30574-heres-some-tips-for-the-ultimate-european-tour

  Also check out www.davechallenger.com, he did the tour in 2004 I think – great day by day info!

  Have fun!

  Hey Jasmine, I did this tour in March this year - best time of my life! I made a list of helpful tips to help others out: http://contiki.co.nz/community/discussions/30574-heres-some-tips-for-the-ultimate-european-tour Also check out www.davechallenger.com, he did the tour in 2004 I think - great day by day info! Have fun! or Cancel
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• 29 Aug 2011 katurah said

  

  Here’s what to pack- it’s detailed. This is mine but you can make your own at http://www.independenttraveler.com/packing/index.cfm?action=display

  Important Documents and Necessities
  Cash
  Contact info for credit card companies
  Credit and ATM cards
  Cruise documents
  Day pack
  Driver’s license and photocopy
  E-tickets
  Guidebook(s)
  Hotel reservations
  Insurance Information
  Medical and vaccination records
  Membership cards (AAA, frequent flier)
  Money belt/pouch
  Passport, visa(s) and photocopies

  Personal Items and Hygiene
  Body lotion
  Cologne/perfume
  Conditioner
  Cosmetics
  Cotton swabs
  Curling iron/hair straightener
  Deodorant
  Eye drops
  Face wash
  Feminine hygiene products
  Floss
  Glasses
  Hairbrush or comb
  Hair care products
  Hair dryer
  Hand sanitizer
  Lip balm
  Moist towelettes
  Mouthwash
  Nail clippers
  Razors and shaving cream
  Shampoo
  Soap
  Tissues/paper towels
  Toiletry bag
  Toothbrush
  Toothpaste
  Towel/wash cloth

  Clothing and Accessories
  Beach cover-up
  Belt
  Comfortable walking shoes
  Dress(es)
  Dress shoes
  Extra hangers
  Gloves/Mittens
  Jacket/fleece
  Jewelry
  Knit hat
  Long underwear
  Pajamas/sleepwear
  Pants/trousers
  Raincoat
  Sandals
  Scarf
  Shirts
  Shorts
  Shower shoes
  Slippers
  Socks
  Stockings
  Sweaters
  Swimsuit
  Sneakers
  T-shirts
  Underwear
  Watch
  Wide-brimmed hat

  Medications and Health
  Allergy pills
  Anti-itch cream
  Cold medicine
  Contraceptives
  First-aid kit
  Motion sickness remedies
  Nausea and diarrhea remedies
  Pain relievers
  Prescriptions
  Sleep medications
  Vitamins
  Water purification method

  Gadgets
  Camera and charger
  Cell phone and charger
  Converters and adapters
  Extension cord(s)
  Extra memory cards or film
  MP3 player
  Spare batteries

  On the Plane
  Books or magazines
  Earplugs
  Eye mask
  Inflatable pillow
  Quart-size bag for liquids/gels
  Travel blanket
  TSA-approved luggage locks

  Beach, Camping and Outdoors
  Beach towel
  Flashlight
  Insect repellent
  Lighter
  Sleeping bag
  Sunglasses
  Sunscreen
  Water bottle

  Family
  Birth certificate
  Food/snacks
  Playing cards
  Wipes

  Miscellaneous
  Chewing gum
  Drinks
  Double-sided/duct tape
  Highlighters
  Journal
  Pen(s)
  Plastic bags
  Sewing kit
  Snacks

  Here's what to pack- it's detailed. This is mine but you can make your own at http://www.independenttraveler.com/packing/index.cfm?action=display Important Documents and Necessities Cash Contact info for credit card companies Credit and ATM cards Cruise documents Day pack Driver's license and photocopy E-tickets Guidebook(s) Hotel reservations Insurance Information Medical and vaccination records Membership cards (AAA, frequent flier) Money belt/pouch Passport, visa(s) and photocopies Personal Items and Hygiene Body lotion Cologne/perfume Conditioner Cosmetics Cotton swabs Curling iron/hair straightener Deodorant Eye drops Face wash Feminine hygiene products Floss Glasses Hairbrush or comb Hair care products Hair dryer Hand sanitizer Lip balm Moist towelettes Mouthwash Nail clippers Razors and shaving cream Shampoo Soap Tissues/paper towels Toiletry bag Toothbrush Toothpaste Towel/wash cloth Clothing and Accessories Beach cover-up Belt Comfortable walking shoes Dress(es) Dress shoes Extra hangers Gloves/Mittens Jacket/fleece Jewelry Knit hat Long underwear Pajamas/sleepwear Pants/trousers Raincoat Sandals Scarf Shirts Shorts Shower shoes Slippers Socks Stockings Sweaters Swimsuit Sneakers T-shirts Underwear Watch Wide-brimmed hat Medications and Health Allergy pills Anti-itch cream Cold medicine Contraceptives First-aid kit Motion sickness remedies Nausea and diarrhea remedies Pain relievers Prescriptions Sleep medications Vitamins Water purification method Gadgets Camera and charger Cell phone and charger Converters and adapters Extension cord(s) Extra memory cards or film MP3 player Spare batteries On the Plane Books or magazines Earplugs Eye mask Inflatable pillow Quart-size bag for liquids/gels Travel blanket TSA-approved luggage locks Beach, Camping and Outdoors Beach towel Flashlight Insect repellent Lighter Sleeping bag Sunglasses Sunscreen Water bottle Family Birth certificate Food/snacks Playing cards Wipes Miscellaneous Chewing gum Drinks Double-sided/duct tape Highlighters Journal Pen(s) Plastic bags Sewing kit Snacks or Cancel
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• 29 Aug 2011 Jasmine247 said

  

  Thank-you Gem & Katurah! Valuable information that I really needed!

  Thank-you Gem & Katurah! Valuable information that I really needed! or Cancel
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• 29 Aug 2011 katurah said

  

  I hope you have loads of fun! I am contemplating doing this late next year. Will this be your first tour?

  I hope you have loads of fun! I am contemplating doing this late next year. Will this be your first tour? or Cancel
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• 29 Aug 2011 Jasmine247 said

  

  Sooo much stuff I would’ve never thought about to take!

  Sooo much stuff I would've never thought about to take! or Cancel
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• 29 Aug 2011 katurah said

  

  Just wanted to add a few more items that will definitely come in handy.
  Downy Wrinkle Release. I don’t think it is available in aus but you can buy online or look for equivalent.
  You spray it on to your clothes, smooth out with your hand and then wear!

  Roll of duct tape, petroleum jelly and dry shampoo!

  A microfibre towel or even a chamois are good quick dry alternatives to towels.

  Stick a muesli bar or trail mix in your bag for when you are super hungry!

  Just wanted to add a few more items that will definitely come in handy. Downy Wrinkle Release. I don't think it is available in aus but you can buy online or look for equivalent. You spray it on to your clothes, smooth out with your hand and then wear! Roll of duct tape, petroleum jelly and dry shampoo! A microfibre towel or even a chamois are good quick dry alternatives to towels. Stick a muesli bar or trail mix in your bag for when you are super hungry! or Cancel
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• 30 Aug 2011 Jasmine247 said

  

  They’re all great ideas! Did you have a lot of snacks and stuff on the bus or did you mainly just get things when the bus stopped?

  And I will definitely have to look into that downy wrinkle release, genius!

  They're all great ideas! Did you have a lot of snacks and stuff on the bus or did you mainly just get things when the bus stopped? And I will definitely have to look into that downy wrinkle release, genius! or Cancel
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• 30 Aug 2011 Steff Bell said

  

  So have you decided to go on the Ultimate Jasmine? :)

  So have you decided to go on the Ultimate Jasmine? :) or Cancel
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• 30 Aug 2011 Jasmine247 said

  

  Yep, gunna go with the Ultimate & Egypt in August. Now just need to pay for the damn thing, haha! What’ve you decided on Steff? :)

  Yep, gunna go with the Ultimate & Egypt in August. Now just need to pay for the damn thing, haha! What've you decided on Steff? :) or Cancel
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• 30 Aug 2011 Steff Bell said

  

  Ohh awesome! Yeah I went in and paid for mine yesterday :D
  Im going on the Ultimate + Greek Islands on 24th June.

  Ohh awesome! Yeah I went in and paid for mine yesterday :D Im going on the Ultimate + Greek Islands on 24th June. or Cancel
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• 30 Aug 2011 GEM said

  

  Regarding snacks: you get plenty of chances to buy snacks at the service stops so I wouldn’t bother taking things for the coach. But you will eat a lot of junk food!

  Katurah’s list above is fantastic but just remember – you’re bag is only allowed to weigh 20kgs at the start – and they do weigh everyones. If you wouldn’t normally use/wear something at home don’t take it. And if you forget something, there are plenty of places to buy it. I do suggest a travel clothesline, one of those elastic ones you stick on the window – came in VERY handy, I left mine in Florence and had to buy another one. Laundry detergent is good too, I took a small bottle of liquid stuff. A travel pillow – not an inflatable one – is great for the coach too. And a microfibre towel is better than a normal one, weighs less and will dry quicker. And a travel journal is a must, the UE is so long you need to write everything down to remember it! Coach days are great for that. I wrote down all the things I took photos of so I knew what church or square or river was what.

  Regarding snacks: you get plenty of chances to buy snacks at the service stops so I wouldn't bother taking things for the coach. But you will eat a lot of junk food! Katurah's list above is fantastic but just remember - you're bag is only allowed to weigh 20kgs at the start - and they do weigh everyones. If you wouldn't normally use/wear something at home don't take it. And if you forget something, there are plenty of places to buy it. I do suggest a travel clothesline, one of those elastic ones you stick on the window - came in VERY handy, I left mine in Florence and had to buy another one. Laundry detergent is good too, I took a small bottle of liquid stuff. A travel pillow - not an inflatable one - is great for the coach too. And a microfibre towel is better than a normal one, weighs less and will dry quicker. And a travel journal is a must, the UE is so long you need to write everything down to remember it! Coach days are great for that. I wrote down all the things I took photos of so I knew what church or square or river was what. or Cancel
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• 30 Aug 2011 GEM said

  

  A plug for the bathroom sink would come in handy when hand washing – crazy how many places didn’t have one!!

  A plug for the bathroom sink would come in handy when hand washing - crazy how many places didn't have one!! or Cancel
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• 4 Sep 2011 Jasmine247 said

  

  Yeah, I’ve been reading that blog you suggested, and it’s actually been really helpful. I need to go through all of my clothes in the next few months and see what I’ll really wear/won’t wear etc.

  I’ve got a travel pillow-man thing so that’s one thing down! I’m also thinking about taking my computer, but I’m not sure. I have travelled with it before, lugging it around etc. Do you think it’s a good idea or not really? I’d use it mainly for recording things but then again, that’s what the camera is for :P

  I’m so decisive sometimes!

  Will have to add plug to the list!

  Yeah, I've been reading that blog you suggested, and it's actually been really helpful. I need to go through all of my clothes in the next few months and see what I'll really wear/won't wear etc. I've got a travel pillow-man thing so that's one thing down! I'm also thinking about taking my computer, but I'm not sure. I have travelled with it before, lugging it around etc. Do you think it's a good idea or not really? I'd use it mainly for recording things but then again, that's what the camera is for :P I'm so decisive sometimes! Will have to add plug to the list! or Cancel
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