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10th May 2012
I know it’s already been posted before but I can’t find the post an dI leave fo rlondon tonight (yes I left writing down the details to the last minute) and am wondering if someone can tell me how to get to the RN via the tube from heathrow or give me a link to the post that tells me? I have had a look but can’t find it.
Thanks i advance!
10th May 2012
Hey,
My partner and I are planning on doing the European Vista in early 2011 and we have just started to buy warm winter stuff in the end of season sales here at home (Australia)…
The main thing we are stuck on is shoes! Can anyone show me specific examples of what shoes they used for a similar tour in winter? Would normal casual shoes be okay, or would we be better off with super sturdy hiking boots that are waterproof?
Just how much snow would be encountered on this tour?
Any advice on shoes please!! And anything else, really 
Thanks
10th May 2012
HI Im hoping to do 2 contiki tours in the summer of 2011. ill probs be going solo and just wondering what the avergae age of most passengers are i know its 18-35 but does a certain age dominate?
10th May 2012
I am after thoughts of people that have completed tours in Europe.
The 45 day tours … do you get enough time in each destination? Is it too much/you forget everything you did before you get home?
Am I better off stringing together a few country specific tours so I can spend more time in specific places?
I have never been to Europe before so any suggestions are appreciated!
Thanks
10th May 2012
Is anyone travelling through Europe on the March 11 2008 tour (European Encounter)?First trip ever for me and my best mate!!
10th May 2012
Hi, I am doing to Grand Explorer tour starting in Auckland and ending in Christchurch (July 29-Aug. 12) and want to spend 2 weeks or so travelling south down the coast to such places as Dunedin after the tour ends. Does anyone have any advice as to the best way to do this (ie. a bus company, etc), or any tips at all? Thanks!
10th May 2012
it will be my first time in europe and i’m choosing among trips that include either prague or barcelona. only winter wanderer has both. to those who have been to both, which one is better in your opinion? thanks!
10th May 2012
Hi!
Just wondering if anyone had any trouble using a Canadian debit card at the ATMs in Europe?? I’m with CIBC and they said it “should work” but I’d feel better hearing it from someone who used one!
10th May 2012
Hi Everyone!
I’m booked for the European Explorer departing May 23/08 and the Egypt tour departing Jun 27/08. These will be my first contiki tours and my first time overseas (and first time travelling alone!) Just wondering if anyone can help me out with what optional excursions I absolutely can’t miss and which ones I could probably do without. Here’s the list!
European Explorer
Paris – Moulin Rouge (Euro 130.00)
Barcelona – Tablao de Carmen (Euro 54.00)
Monaco – Monaco Restaurant (Euro 32.00)
Venice – Gondola Ride (Euro 21.00)
– Venetian Restaurant (Euro 28.00)
– T-Shirts (From Euro 17.50 – 26.50)
Florence – Souvenir Group Photo (Euro 11.50)
– Space Electronic Disco (Euro 12.00)
– Tuscan Meal (Euro 38.00)
Rome – Guided Imperial Tour (Euro 12.00 (10-19
people)/ Euro 11.00 (20+ people))
Sorrento – Restaurant Meal (Euro 34.00)
Pompeii – Guided Tour of Ancient Pompeii (Euro
18.00 (19-34 people)/ Euro 17.00 (35+
people))
Athens – Athens Plaka Meal (Euro 33.00)
Dubrovnik – Dubrovnik Cruise (Euro 20.00)
Vienna – Old Vienna Schnaps Museum (Euro 6.00)
– Dinner and Mozart Concert (Euro 60.00)
Lucerne – Mt. Pilatus (SF 46.00)
– Cruise to Lucerne (SF 24.00)
St. Goar – Wine Tasting (Euro 8.00)
Amsterdam – Volendam Restaurant (Euro 31.00)
– Canal Cruise (Euro 27.50)
Egypt
Cairo – Group Photo (US $11.00)
– Cairo Sound and Light Show (US$25.00)
Aswan – Ramses II at Abu Simbel (US$201)
Luxor – Hot Air Balloon Ride (US$150.00)
– Camel Ride (US$15.00)
Also, about the optional dinners, they seem a little on the expensive side…does anyone know what the percentage is for people attending the dinners? Are there a lot of other places to eat where we’ll be staying?
I’d really appreciate any advice!
Thanks!
Grace
10th May 2012
Hey Everyone!!My name is Nichole and I am going on the Reefs and Rainforests trip on January 1-Jan 18th 2009, a little early i know! We actually have a group 10 of us going on it. But we plan on flying in two days earlier for NEw years! I was just curious if anyone has any dos or dont for the trip??!!! We would really appreciate the input!! Thanks!
10th May 2012
Hi all! I am looking at doing the european highlights tour in june and was wondering more or less how much money people ended up spending on the trip total and on what?
any help would be great!
thanks
10th May 2012
this goes to those that live in new zealand, or have travelled to new zealand.
do you tend to tip? if so, for what.
also, did you tip the tour manager, and driver?
10th May 2012
I’m planning on going on the European Magic alone, and figured it would be a good idea to have a triple share room, this way I can buddy up with people…but I read in one thread that they usually only give you one key for three people? Is this true
10th May 2012
Hi!
Going on my first Contiki in May, it’s a superior tour so we will be staying in hotels, do they typically have blowdriers in the rooms? Also are the electric outlets different than the US and will I need convertors? Also ladies how many pairs of shoes did you bring for walking/nights out etc.
Thanks!
Kate
10th May 2012
Hi everyone,
I am planning on traveling around the UK for around 4-5 days after my Contiki Europe tour. I am intending to go to Wimbledon and am expecting to line up really early in the morning to get a ticket. Does anybody know any reasonably priced accommodation near Wimbledon.
Also, I am planning on travelling to Cardiff, Liverpool/Manchester and Edinburgh at this stage. What are the best budget places to stay in these areas, as well as London. I have looked at hostel639.co.uk.
Thanks for any help.
10th May 2012
Hey, these are the two different students cards i can get that give discounts in europe. Apparently the ISIC is more popular and offers more discounts, however i’ve heard that if you flash your ISE card at places that offer dicounts to ISIC cards then they will give you a discount too. Has anyone done this with an ISE card in europe? Or has anyone got any opinions regarding their experiences on the subject? I originally was gonna get an ISIC card but its more convenient for me to get an ISE card…
10th May 2012
Hello, I need some advice on the European whirl, or any other tour in europe, which one is the best to go on for a max days of 17 nights and when is the best time to go between the months of May to August 07?
-Matt
10th May 2012
Hi all, I have just returned from an awesome Simply Italy Tour May 2008. As I got so much help from reading these forums before I went, it is time to return the favour. If anyone has any questions I would love to help out. FYI the optional xtras are worth it. I did all but the Venice dinner and the Florence photo. They are great value and a lot of fun.
