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10th May 2012
Hi everyone,
I know that there are posts already which come under similar categories… but its hard to compare with US dollars…i am Aussie… and I am staying in London for 4 nights before the tour…
I am doing the European Panorama – 28 Days that leaves on 3rd Sept 2007.
At the moment the conversion rate is terrible for us…
.42 GBP per $1.00 AUSSIE and
.62 EURO per $1.00 AUSSIE
I am looking at changing $1500 AUSSIE into GBP for the 4 days… but it only works out to be about 625 GBP… will this be enough with sight seeing and food expenses… and maybe something left for Souveniers??
For my 28 day Panorama, i was looking at exchanging $3500 AUSSIE into EURO’s… and thats not much better with only about 2175 EURO.
I was really hoping to have that money include some souvenier’s as i’ve already spent over $8’500 AUSSIE (flights, accommodation, tour.)
I have been reading about what other people kind of suggest… i dont drink very much at all… but want to do all the optional extras.
I have a slashproof money wallet that hangs around your neck… and i wasn’t sure if carrying 600 GBP and about 300 EURO would be a good idea or not? was trying to save on exchange fees from the bank as we pay up to $5 + 1% transaction costs…
Does anyone have any advice… i’m travelling Solo and its my first big trip away.
Thanks heaps,
Kirsten. 
EUROPEAN PANORAMA – 3rd SEPT 2007
Departing Australia 29th Aug 2007.
10th May 2012
I’m planning to do European Vista next spring and rather than calling home, I was thinking just to email home. So the question is; were there computers at the hotels and did anyone notice many internet cafes? Was it expensive to buy time on computers? (I’m not the fastest typist!). Thanks!!
10th May 2012
hi everyone…!
anyone doing the european impressions 20-day trip??
i’m planning on going, and need some pointers on what to bring, what to pack, etc…!
thanks…!
tony
orange county, ca, usa
10th May 2012
Like the subject line says, does anyone have a suggestion about what kind of bag would be suitable for the Camping tours? What do you recommend. A suitcase, backpack, duffle bag etc.
I’ve got a suitcase which is within Contiki’s size limit but i’m thinking it might be too big for tents.
I would really appriciate any ideas. Thanks.
10th May 2012
Has anyone been on this? If so, what did you think of it? I’m thinking of doing it this summer…
10th May 2012
how many people go on the european trips, ie european contrasts at one time?
regards, louise
10th May 2012
Hey guys.
So.. I’m incredibally anxious and nervous about the long non-stop Quantas flight from Melbourne to LAX, and I was wondering – what things should I do to keep myself occupied, or keep myself from worrying about everything since I have a terrible fear of flying.
What did, or have you guys done on your extremely long plane trips?
10th May 2012
hey everyone,
i am hoping to spend a day or two in lucerne, switzerland next spring (i know, i know…planning way ahead, but i’m already excited, and i have a bunch of people to plan for!!), and was hoping for some advice on mt. pilatus. I would loooove to go up the mountain, but would realistically only want to spend half a day doing so. are there any half-day excursions? what’s the easiest or most fun way to get up, and what are prices typically like? should i look into booking ahead, or do most people just buy tickets day-of?
thank you!
10th May 2012
Just wondering if anyone has any info on the opening hours for Vatican City?
My tour’s full day in Rome will be a Sunday and from what I have read, most of the sites seem to be closed, but there is a bit of conflict on the sites I have been to.
Does anyone know if you can still get in to St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel on a Sunday?
Cheers
10th May 2012
Hey Guys,
Just after some advise. We are doing European Encouner in October. We will be finishing our tour in Paris and not be returning to London. I was wondering if anyone can suggest some good clean cheap cental accomodation in Paris as we are going to stay on for another three days. Any ideas woud be great.
Thanks All…
10th May 2012
anyone been here can give any tips or info. im spending a week here with a friend. any good night spots??
10th May 2012
Hey gang, Sorry if this question has been answered before, but I looked around the message board and couldn’t find it.
My wife and I are planning our first ever contiki tour, we are both 30 years old, and while we both enjoy meeting new people, when we have time to explore new cities, we prefer to head off on our own and do our own thing.
Is this frowned upon on these tours? Are you encouraged to do things as a group, or is it ok if we take off by ourselves when siteseeing?
Thanks for any advice.
JW
10th May 2012
I heard that there are eurpopean music tours, where you travel to all different music festivals. is this true and where do i find them….or am i just dreaming?
10th May 2012
Are any of the US/Canada tours camping? Or are they all hotels?
10th May 2012
Hey girls! I need some advice on whether or not I should take a backpack for the tours during the day? I’m really not a backpack kind of girl but I heard its more convenient? I’m trying to way up the pros and cons between safety and comfort…
What have u girls done before/going to do on your tour?
10th May 2012
Just thinking about lugage for my trip. Do people think a suitcase or a pack would be better for traveling through Europe?
10th May 2012
Hello. Anyone out there from the GE 141 July 1984 (an eon ago- yes, back in the days of portable sound was in the form of a Walkman- which took a cassette-, Swatch were the plastic watches I thought would never catch on, and oversized CHOOSE LIFE t-shirts were all the rage)?!?!?! We had Alan the driver and Alain the French courier. My husband was Dirty Pierre who was one of the ‘coach packers’. We kept contact intermittently with a few people years ago but as time goes on…. We often think back about the trip and how much FUN we had. Scarry thing is, our daughter is now old enough to want to do one herself. Would we recommend it….as responsible parents….OF COURSE WE WOULD!! I remember thinking back then how OLD 35 was and I didn’t want to get that old….now it’s a case of ‘I wish I was 35’. Would love to hear from anybody from the trip
10th May 2012
Hi- I just booked my tour to Egypt- kinda last minute. All the websites I check indicate that its okay to get the tourist visa upon arriving in cairo, however the person who booked my tour got me a little paranoid about not having it. Anybody have/notice any difficulty with obtaining the visa there?
Thank you.
10th May 2012
First off, I’d like to say, I would really appreciate it if this thread could be steered away from me purchasing a Contiki Tour, as I am in major advice for my trip. If it’s right for me to buy the tour with Contiki, I will.
Now, back to the advice! I’m 17 years old, turning 18 in August. I have a nice sum of money coming to me, and I plan to spend about $10K on a trip to Europe for 3 months.
My original plan was to go alone and just backpack around and see the sites myself, until a friend had suggested Contiki. I’ve been searching the website & it looks like an amazing idea, the only thing I have a problem with is.
1) The longest I can find is 39 days, and I want to get away for 3 months. I’m not too worried about this, but if anyone has any suggestions that I’m missing on the main website, that would be awesome!
2) The main reason I want to go to Europe when I turn 18 is so that I can grow as an individual and mature, and have a life experience. I want to be able to do EVERYTHING myself and learn what it’s like to be an “adult”. I’ve seen that Contiki basically guides you along, brings tour guides, etc etc. I’ve been holding onto my parents hands for long enough and I want to break free, and I’m not sure if Contiki is the right thing for me to do this.
If anyone could share some light on what I should do in this situation, and please regard what I’ve said at the beginning of this post, I really need someone who can give advice right now – not a salesperson.
Thanks,
Keegan
