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10th May 2012
Just a quick Q:
What kind of jumper/sweater/jacket/cardigan do you need for europe adventurer june-july, also for great britain?
Is a cardi enough?
Or are night times colder there?
(will have to suit day time and going out so as to not pack too much!)
10th May 2012
Does anyone recommend what power adapters/converters/plugs to bring? Is there a more generic or universal one that can be used in multiple places? Since we’ll be in so many different countries, gotta minimize the travel load! 
Thanks!
Beth & Mark
April 29 trip
10th May 2012
One of my friends suggested it might be a good idea to take my phone over there, and buy a sim card in London and use that instead of the ekit sim card or getting roaming on my network.
I’d like to be able to send messages home, maybe make a couple of calls, but the idea of paying for incoming calls doesn’t appeal to me much!
Has any one heard of this and is it a good idea?
10th May 2012
Hey, is it better to take a microfibre towel, or a normal one?
I’m on tour in July- would it be warm enough for a normal towel to dry overnight? I read somewhere that the microfibre towels start to smell after a while :S
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
