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1. Auckland Airport to the Mercure Hotel, Auckland

   More Tour and Travel Advice for New Zealand Anyone arriving at Auckland Airport, either domestic or international, you can make your way to the Mercure Hotel (official site) by using the Airbus Express. The Airbus Express departs every 20 minutes from both terminals and tickets can be purchased from the driver. When you book and pay for your tour you will receive a Travellers Guide booklet in the mail along with your Contiki docume... read more >>

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2. New York City

   by – Alex McCarty, Tour Manager, North America Area Code: 212 (Manhattan) Climate: Average seasonal temperatures: Spring 5-16°C (42-62°F), Summer 21-24°C (71-76°F), Autumn 20-8°C (68-48°F) and Winter 0-3°C (32-37°F) The City So Nice, They Named It Twice! The Granddaddy of ’Em All! The City that Never Sleeps! If You Can Make it Here, You Can Make it Anywhere! The Big Apple! NEW YORK CITY!! New York is everything you ever thought it would be. Whatever you’ve seen in the movies, on TV, ... read more >>

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3. How much spending money should I bring? - Australia

   More Tour and Travel Advice for Australia How much spending money to budget for is a difficult question to answer as everyone has their own style and rate of travel spending. Some will go out and shop till they drop spending perhaps 100’s of dollars every day, other will party spending more in bars while again others will spend more money on museum entries and souvenirs, while others yet again will get though on the ba... read more >>

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4. Tyrol

   The Tyrol is a region of western Austria and northern Italy most famous for its towering Alps, fantastic skiing and laid back, casual yet active lifestyle and fresh, clean environment. Home to towns like Hopfgarten, Innsbruck and Itter in Austria and Bozen on the Italian side of the border. The region also incorporates the Brenner Pass on the Austrian/Italian border. The people of the Tyrol share many cultural similarities with the Bavarians of southern Germany however they possess a fierce cultural independence... read more >>

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5. 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 ListLaptops | Digital Memory Storage | Guide Books and Maps | Power Adapeters | Shoes and Footwear | Clothing Co... read more >>

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6. Accommodation before and after tour - Europe

   More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe Contiki recommends you stay in either the Imperial Hotel or the Royal National Hotel before and/or after you travel on your Europe Tour. Both hotels are located at Russell Square in central London and both very close to our tour departure point and the Contiki Basement. How to book at the Royal National or Imperial Hotel Booking the Royal National or Imperial through the Contiki Basement Hostels in London

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7. Welcome to Contikipedia!

   Travel/Destination Info & Advice for Contiki Travelers What is Contikipedia? Featured Articles Frequently Asked Questions Tips on saving for a trip What to pack and other questions about what to bring with you on tour Meet people going on tours! Meeting place forums for people going on tours in: Europe and Egypt USA and Canada Australia New Zealand South America Asia Europe Travel and Tour Advice Explore More Optionals Spending Money Getting from Heath... read more >>

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8. Accommodation

   People always want to know more about where we stay on our tours so we’ve put together a few links to the official web sites of the accommodation we use on our tours through: USA & Canada Australia New Zealand Europe – Time Out/Superior/Hotel Europe – Concept/Budget Europe – Camping

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9. Suggested packing list - Australia

   More Tour and Travel Advice for Australia What to pack for travel to other parts of the world The following is a suggested packing list for an Australian 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 your Australian tour. Clothes 1 rain jacket 1 warm jacket 2 pairs of jeans Shorts/skirt... read more >>

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10. Optional Activities - North America

    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 SeaWorld, San Diego The San Diego Zoo San Diego Harbour Cruise Helicopter Flights over the Grand Canyon S... read more >>

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11. Amsterdam

    by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Amsterdam, (or the ’Dammage as many Contiki veterans like to call it) is the capital and largest city in the Netherlands. Surrounded by rings of man made canals, bridges and beautiful buildings it is a city abounding with almost surreal fantasy-like beauty. The liberal, laid back culture of the Dutch also adds a great deal to the appeal and vibe of this fun, friendly European capital. Bikes Buildings and Architecture Shopping Food and Drink ... read more >>

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12. Netherlands

    Capital: Amsterdam and The Hague (Administrative capital) Currency: Euro Language: Dutch, German and English widely understood Visas: Travel Visa Information Contiki Tours that travel to Netherlands > Famous for it’s windmills, bikes, dykes, cheese, clogs, canals, bridges, tulips and fries with mayonnaise, The Netherlands is also often referred to as Holland (even by the Dutch) however Holland should not to be confused with country as a whole. The Netherlands is the official name of the whol... read more >>

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13. Eastern Discovery (Tour)

    Please Note: This tour often operates as a Modulated Tour as part of the longer Grand Southern tour. Featuring Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York Staying in New Orleans, Pensacola, Orlando, St Augustine, Savannah, Raleigh, Washington DC, New York Starting in New Orleans or New York (reverse) Finishing in New York or New Orleans (reverse) Trip Forum Meeting Place Meet others wh... read more >>

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14. Berlin and Prague (Tour)

    Style of Tour In-Depth Regional Tour, Time Out/Superior/Hotel Tour Please Note: This tour often operates as a Modulated Tour as part of the longer Berlin to Budapest tour. Featuring Germany germany, Czech Republic czech-republic Staying in Berlin, Prague Starting in Berlin Finishing in Prague Trip Forum Meeting Place Meet others who are going at the Berlin and Prague Meeting Place More information, dates, rates, and bookings Full itinerary, optional excursions, maps, booking, departure dates and more at the Berlin and Prague page

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15. What is Contikipedia?

    At first glance, this may seem like just a glorified message board but the Contikipedia has a few little differences that we hope will make it a lot more useful and used: Loads of Articles Our Tour Managers and Trip Forum users have been putting together information on our destinations, optional excursions, what to pack, what to expect on tours, great places to visit and ‘on tour’ information….in fact almost anything and everything related to Contiki Tours. These t... read more >>

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16. Concept, Budget Tours

    General Overview The main difference between Camping, Concept/Budget and Time Out/Superior/Hotel Tours is the styles of accommodations utilized. There are however a few other differences between tour styles that you may like to take into consideration. Concept/Budget tours are exactly that – a budget way to see the best Europe has to offer. As with all Contiki tours, there is loads of included sightseeing, free time and extra excursions. At many places you will stay there are... read more >>

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17. 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 includes many ... read more >>

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18. Contiki ekit global phonecard & sim card

    In the Contiki travel documents we send you a few weeks before you leave for your tour, you’ll receive a Contiki ekit Global Phone Card. This is for use from public phones or land lines around Europe and offers a better rate than public phones. Get more information at www.contiki.ekit.com. Alternatively, if you have an unlocked phone you can purchase an ekit sim card to be used around Europe. You can buy both a regular sim and a micro-sim (for ... read more >>

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19. 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 Dubrovnik Cruise Czech Republic Prague L... read more >>

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20. Cairns Airport to the Rydges Esplanade

    More Tour and Travel Advice for Australia The Rydges Esplanade in Cairns, Australia is the hotel most used by Contiki in Cairns and is the start/finish point for Contiki Australia Tours beginning or ending in Cairns. To get to the hotel, take a taxi from the airport to the hotel. Taxis cost roughly A$12 and the journey takes roughly 10 minutes. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Corner The Esplanade & Kerwin Street QLD, 4870 Phone: +61 7 4044 9000 Fax: +61 7 4044 9002

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