Suggested packing list - Europe - Winter

More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe

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The following is a suggested packing list for a Contiki winter tour to Europe.

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 European winter tour.

Clothes

• 1 rainproof jacket/small umbrella
• 1 or 2 shorts/skirts
• 1 thick sweater
• 1 swimwear (some hotels may have pools)
• 2 or 3 pairs of jeans
• 2 or 3 T-shirts
• Underwear (lots)
• Socks (lots)
• 2 or 3 casual shirts
• Trousers
• Dresses
• 1 set of smart clothes (eg tie, blazer, jacket or suit for evenings out while on tour)
• 1 thick, warm jacket
• scarf, gloves and warm winter hat

Shoes

• Comfortable walking shoes – waterproof if possible – snow is cold and wet
• Thongs/flipflops/sandals
• ‘Going out’ shoes

Toiletries

• Toiletry bag
• Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Deodorant
• Make up, moisturizers and hair products
• Suntan lotion – just because it’s cold doesn’t mean there is no sun
• Handkerchiefs/tissues
• Insect repellent
• Lip balm

Miscellaneous

• Travel Clock
• Sunglasses
• Plastic bags
• Washing powder
• Sewing kit
• Aspirins/medications
• Pens and writing materials
• Rechargeable phone card
• Power adapters
• Day bag
• Overnight bag

Label your suitcase inside and out with your name and your home address and perhaps attach a sticker, ribbon, patch or other unique identifier to your luggage to make it easier to spot.

Carry a copy of your passport, visas, travel and other important documents as well as your travellers cheque numbers (if you use them) with you in your luggage. You should also leave a copy of all this information at home with someone trusted and contactable while you are away.

Don’t pack your travel documents and passport in your luggage, rather take it with you in your carry luggage.

Remember to bring more than enough of any medication you might need along with you and carry prescriptions for any medications that you carry with you.

Laundry Facilities

Information reguarding Laundry Facilities as you travel through Europe.