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10th May 2012
i’m having a hard time finding luggage that meets the restrictions. (29×20×10) i’ve found a couple different ones that i like but they are all expandable and 11 inches deep. HELP!
10th May 2012
I’m planning on doing the Ultimate Euro-trip and will be traveling alone. I plan on staying in Europe for about 2 months. Looking to meet some people that might be on this trip. I tend to be a bit shy when I put myself in new and different situations but like to do it anyway. Hope to hear from some potentialy new friends!
10th May 2012
Hi, has anyone got any suggestions for day trips out of london???
ive only got 4 days in London after the tour and want to see a bit of England but im not sure where to go.
also is breakfast included when you stay at the Royal National Hotel? and are the ppl that you share rooms with ‘contiki travellers’?
jess 
10th May 2012
Needing some good songs to download in preparation for my trip.
Any suggestions?
10th May 2012
1) Do people usually sit in the same seats the whole time? Or each time you get on, do people pick new spots?
2) Sorry if this is a dumb question, but is there a bathroom on the bus? I’m sure it’s been asked before, but I’m sticking it in with my first question! ;-)
3) Another question that may have already been asked – how many people can fit on a bus (how many people per tour is there usually?)
10th May 2012
Hi, I just booked my european discovery trip for 9/26. I noticed we will be in munich
during oktoberfest and was wondering about what time we arrive in munich from rhine valley and if we would be able to go on our own to a tent. I hear you have to get to a tent early to get a seat, and I really dont want to miss this! thanks.
10th May 2012
Hi guys! I am a 24 yr old female who is trying to decide between the hotel(Euro Inspiration) or hostel (Euro Whirl) tour. I am undecided and would like help deciding! So if anyone has some advice or information that would make my decision easier, I’d love to hear from you. I am planning on booking a tour that leaves late May.
If you would like to email me prue.steer@gmail.com and tell me your thoughts, please do.
I am wanting to stay and work in London after contiki.
Hopefully hear from some of you soon
10th May 2012
Hi people,
Am considering booking the Beaches and Reef tour sometime in October this year, just wondered if anyone had been on this and could tell me what the accommodation was like and names of exact hotels/lodges you stay at??
Also noticed that from Cairns to Sydney it is slightly cheaper than from Sydney to Cairns yet both are same duration of days – just wondered why this was?
Thanks
Jan
10th May 2012
Hey everyone, I’ve travelled with Contiki and would like to offer some advice:
If you plan on taking a credit card to Europe, you may want to call your credit card company to let them know you’ll be travelling so they don’t think the card has been stolen and cut you off.
Another thing I recommend is carrying your cash in a money belt, I find it safer.
Plan on spending $100-$150 USD per day. You’ll have to buy lunches daily, souveneirs, some dinners and going out at night. You should try exchanging money before you leave. You’ll have to chance to do so on the tour, but easier to get that part out of the way and have one less thing to worry about.
When you pack, throw some clothing into your carry-on to lighten the weight of the suitcase and in case your luggage gets lost. Leave room for souveneirs & carry with you an extra copy of your pasport and hotel address list.
In terms of weight of luggage, it’s the airlines that are more strict than Contiki. Each airline has their own weight threshold & will only be too glad to charge you extra for going over. You can find out the limit/rules by going on the airline’s website.
Feel free to ask me anything else.
Brian (from New York)
brij75@yahoo.com
Southern Ireland ‘97
Grand Explorer ’00
Rainbow Nation ’01 (no longer offered by Contiki)
Beaches & Reefs ’02-’03
10th May 2012
hey there
I’m doing my Mediterranean highlights tour in reverse, starting July 1st. I booked all my flights online, and most of them are charter flights. I have to switch planes in Heathrow but I only have 4 hours inbetween my flights. The flights aren’t connected so I’m going to have to recheck my luggage and all that fun stuff. Does anybody know if 4 hours is enough time?? I sure hope you guys say yes, because on the way home I have only 3 hours to do the switch 
10th May 2012
Hey..maybe this is a stupid question.. dont know… but I’ve been kindda worried about this “luggage weight limit”, and specially to women, this is a “complicated topic” lol, so just a few pants and t-shirt’s are fine? do we need to dress up in a “fancy” way every night when we go out? is it the most terrible thing if you start to repeat shirts at the end of the tour? =P do they weight your bag every day? or just on day one? do you need to control the things you buy there, not to go weighier then the limit? sorry for all the questions. Thanks in advance =)
10th May 2012
Hey all.. I’m going for the European Inspiration and am wondering how the weather is like in Italy, France, Britain, Switzerland and Germany in end of November to mid-December.. Also has anyone gone on this tour in the winter time?
10th May 2012
First time in Europe and really want to spend more than one day in amsterdam. . i was considering spending an extra day and skipping the Rhine Valley part of the tour. . will I be missing much?. . will traveling back to meet them in Munich or in Rhine be a big pain. . money is not really an issue. . just more worried that i will get lost. . or miss out?? any help would be appreciated
10th May 2012
Hey, I’m not heading away until summer 2010 to Europe, but looking through the brochure and seeing everyone all nicely straightened and frizz-free hair, just wondering what you girls do? Chances are I’ll chop it shorter before I go… Straightening my hair everyday is possibly ridiculous, not to mention – are all the plugs the same across Europe?
10th May 2012
hi guys
i was interested in hearing from people who have done both a concept and time out tour and to hear whether forking out extra for the hotels was worth it? and whether they were closer to the city centres in comparison with the concept tour accomodation?
also, what is offered for breakfast on contiki? i read somewhere that a bread roll with jam was the usual??? I hope there is a bit mroe variety than that!
Jords
10th May 2012
07-Nov-2008 04:29:48 PM (GMT) ROME (AP) _ A train and mass transit strike is expected to disrupt traffic throughout Italy on Monday.
Transport unions said Friday they called a 24-hour nationwide transport strike, set to begin at 9 p.m. (2000 GMT) Sunday. Some long-distance service and some regional trains used mainly by commuters will be guaranteed on morning and evening rush hours.
The strike was called to put pressure on national transport union contract renewal talks.
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_ITALY_TRANSPO…OME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
10th May 2012
Hi, i am hoping to do the grandsouthern tour next year sometime. Just wondering if anyone has been there during summer break and if its really as bad as people keep telling me. i understand the theme parks are going to be full, but everyone keeps telling us to just forget going between June and Sept?? Any advise would be appreciated! Thanks renee
10th May 2012
Hey, I am 22 yrs old, and planning to take the spanish Spree tour with Contiki> It will be my first time as well as many of my friends who I am trying to get to come-I researched all the tours offered, and found this one of Spain stops in most cities and areas and includes Ibiza which is a Bonus-My question is-is it worth going with Contiki-or independently? Alot of my friends who attend school find the tours to be really pricy-but then this is Europe, and does include lots- Another question is what month is best to take this tour? I am sending out invitations to my friends which will be in regards to this tour, and they can pass it on to anyone they want to invite and so on so I can gather a fun group in coming-I do believe it will be everyones first time doing a group tour to Europe-We’re all between 22-27yrs of age-Please help me with your opinions-
Thanks so much
10th May 2012
Hi, I will be in Anaheim a couple of days before my tour starts and was wondering what else can you do besides go to Disneyland and that is close by the Best Western?
Thanks!
Viv
