European Discovery vs. European Encounter

19 Dec 2012 Miss Candi asked

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• 19 Dec 2012 RJ1817 said

  

  well, I havent done either, but it seems the differences between the two is the Encounter has a two-night stop in the French Riviera and Lucerne, and a 1 night stop over in Fontager and Innsbruck, while the Discovery has a one night stop over in Munich and the Tyrol, and only 1 night in Lucerne. If I had to choose between these two I’d definitely go with the Encounter. Although, personally I think 2 weeks in Europe isnt enough. If you can somehow do it, I suggest a longer tour (Panorama?)

  well, I havent done either, but it seems the differences between the two is the Encounter has a two-night stop in the French Riviera and Lucerne, and a 1 night stop over in Fontager and Innsbruck, while the Discovery has a one night stop over in Munich and the Tyrol, and only 1 night in Lucerne. If I had to choose between these two I'd definitely go with the Encounter. Although, personally I think 2 weeks in Europe isnt enough. If you can somehow do it, I suggest a longer tour (Panorama?) or Cancel
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• 19 Dec 2012 sammi said

  

  i havent been on either but i have booked onto the European Discovery for the 1st august 2013, and really looking forward to it, as a solo traveller i think this will suit me best :), it visits all the places im intrested in and im not spending to long in these for example tyrol and lucrene, i think its whatever one most attracts you :)

  i havent been on either but i have booked onto the European Discovery for the 1st august 2013, and really looking forward to it, as a solo traveller i think this will suit me best :), it visits all the places im intrested in and im not spending to long in these for example tyrol and lucrene, i think its whatever one most attracts you :) or Cancel
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• 20 Dec 2012 Janelle said

  

  I have booked the European encounter (16 days) for me and my sister for june-july. the good thing about the european encounter is that it is all hotels. I first looked at the discovery, but learn that we needed to carry sleeping bags and only for about 6 nights use-it is a bit of a hassle really. good luck. have fun on your holiday.

  I have booked the European encounter (16 days) for me and my sister for june-july. the good thing about the european encounter is that it is all hotels. I first looked at the discovery, but learn that we needed to carry sleeping bags and only for about 6 nights use-it is a bit of a hassle really. good luck. have fun on your holiday. or Cancel
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• 20 Dec 2012 Miss Candi said

  

  Thanks guys! I would love to spend a longer amount of time over in Europe but unfortunately I can’t at this stage due to work. As long as I can get a taste of each country and see and do all of the major attractions in each I’ll be happy.

  I might do the tour with two friends who live in the U.K, but there is a possibility that I’ll be doing it solo, which I don’t really mind.

  Thanks Janelle! I didn’t know about the sleeping bag thing with the Discovery, knowing me I would probably loose it! & with it being winter at the time I’ll be there a mere sleeping bag wouldn’t be sufficient for warmth.

  All the best for your tours! Hope you all have the time of your lives! :)

  Thanks guys! I would love to spend a longer amount of time over in Europe but unfortunately I can't at this stage due to work. As long as I can get a taste of each country and see and do all of the major attractions in each I'll be happy. I might do the tour with two friends who live in the U.K, but there is a possibility that I'll be doing it solo, which I don't really mind. Thanks Janelle! I didn't know about the sleeping bag thing with the Discovery, knowing me I would probably loose it! & with it being winter at the time I'll be there a mere sleeping bag wouldn't be sufficient for warmth. All the best for your tours! Hope you all have the time of your lives! :) or Cancel
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• 20 Dec 2012 RJ1817 said

  

  Both the Discovery and Encounter tours are Superior tours meaning you stay in hotels all the time. I don’t know what Janelle is talking about. She may be mixing that up with another tour.

  Both the Discovery and Encounter tours are Superior tours meaning you stay in hotels all the time. I don't know what Janelle is talking about. She may be mixing that up with another tour. or Cancel
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• 20 Dec 2012 RJ1817 said

  

  I think you’re mixing the Discovery tour up with another tour. The only Contiki tours that you need a sleeping bag on are the camping ones, and both the Discovery and Encounter tours are Superior tours meaning you stay in hotels all the time

  I think you're mixing the Discovery tour up with another tour. The only Contiki tours that you need a sleeping bag on are the camping ones, and both the Discovery and Encounter tours are Superior tours meaning you stay in hotels all the time or Cancel
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