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10th May 2012
I’m going on the Vienna to Budapest 5 day tour in March.
How much spending money is recommende (including money for lunches and dinners not included, transport to and from airports)?
I’ll be taking my debit card to withdraw money should I need it but how much should I take to begin with?
Cheers.
10th May 2012
After experiencing the Italian Espresso a little while ago, I thought I would post some advice for future travellers….
I was travelling by myself, so thought I would share a room with someone I didn’t know. What could be that harm in that I thought to myself… I might make a lifelong friend… or just someone in a similar position that I could share the experience.
This was not to be the case… I got stuck with an angry chain smoking Russian! This bird who I had to share my room with was extremely rude, smoked in the hotel room before you went to bed, used my toiletries and then complained they weren’t good enough for her high standards. Not the most complimentary person in the world… So to conclude my little rant there… don’t share a room with someone you don’t know. You might end up with a nightmare for a room mate like I did and not be able to do anything about it. Pay the extra to have a room to yourself!
The next point… the hotels were not the most luxurious in the world. European hotels are a totally different standard to what you would recieve in Australia, New Zealand and the US. The hotels on this trip a quite small. The rooms were very compact as well as the bathrooms. Most of the hotels are very old and have been around for decades. A lot did not have lifts. So be prepared to carry your suitcases up the stairs. Also, the hotels were not located close to the centre of town. There were very little convenience stores and restaurants close to the hotels… if any.
The coach we travelled on was very nice and a good ammount of leg room. One day we did about 8 hours of travelling and were able to watch a movie on the way. The tour directors are really good in entertaining and informing about the history and sights of the country.
One thing I would let people know is too get ready to experience the Italian toilets while your travelling. Petrol stations and rest stops are quite dirty. The majority of them don’t have toilet seats.. so you have to hover over the bowl. Not very nice for girls! I recomend taking some of that hand sanitiser stuff with you. Oh and something els you might like to know… sometimes there is a fee to go to the loo! Up to 2 euro I paid in some places!
Make sure you take your walking shoes on tour with you. Make sure they are nice and comfy, because the roads and paths in Europe are pretty bumpy and uneven. Make sure you take enough undies etc with you.. because there isn’t a lot of time to do any washing on tour. You really only spend 1 or 2 nights in a hotel.
Oooh.. one other thing.. I would recomend arriving a night early to get over the jet lag. Flying takes a lot out of you… and you want to be bright and bushy tailed for the start of your tour!
I hope these words of wisdom helped…! Have a great trip! 
10th May 2012
. I just did a six day tour and I was totally not satisfied with the optional extras of the excursion at all. It is pretty much a waste of time, food and drink were average, the accomodation was okay, but just in general save yourselves some cash in summer and just head out or up the coast in Queensland! May aswell!
10th May 2012
Im doing the La to the Bay in march, just wondering what sort of clothes i will need? if anyone can help
10th May 2012
Hey, just wondering what things i need to take on the plane…i know you have to pack extra clothes and things incase your luggage goes missing, but i’m not sure what other bits and pieces i should take…
i was thinking:
- comfy clothes to change into on the plane
- clothes to change into for when i arrive in London
- spare clothes (in case bags go awol)
- book
- ipod & charger
- mobile & charger
- camera
- journal & pencil case
- Toiletirs (moisturiser, lip balm, toothbrush, toothpaster, deodorant)
What am i missing??!! Anything i should take off the list?
Thanks guys
10th May 2012
Just borrowing this thread from the Europe board as im More curious to see how many US Tours Get Cancelled…
Tour Name:
Tour Date:
Date it was cancellled:
10th May 2012
Hi,
Does anyone have any contact details for the Lace place in Venice, or the Glass blowing place? I thought i had marked them on my map but haven’t. I’d like to see if they have websites as i keep wishing i had purchased some stuff from them whilst i was over there.
Thanks for any help.
10th May 2012
What is the best way to get to the Best Western Stovall’s Inn Hotel from LAX airport? I am doing the Western Highlights on the 6th Dec so I arrive on the 5th Dec. I have heard that Taxi’s cost a bomb due to long distance I don’t wanna waste my spending money on Taxis if there are other alternatives. Can any one help I am Desparate to find this out before I go!!!!!
Cheers
Hippychick78
10th May 2012
Hi Guys,
I am off to study in Prague for a few years and want to meet other students there.
I came accross this website:
www.studentzone.eu
Which seems like a great way to meet students in Europe.
Has anyone got any other suggestions?
10th May 2012
Hey all, I’m thinking about doing the Berlin to Budapest tour. A friend of mine recommended flying into Frankfurt then taking a train or bus to Berlin to start the tour. It ends in Hungary so I was thinking afterwards of taking a train back west to Switzerland for a couple days then back up to Frankfurt to fly out. Does anyone have any thoughts or advice?
Also I’m thinking of going around Sept-Oct so if anyone is going drop me a line.
Thanks
10th May 2012
Hey Guys
Im doing the discovery tour in July (staying total of 5 weeks) & am totally unsure as to how much money i should take. i had originally thought $6,000.00 but then when converted to Euro’s it nearlys halves in value which kinda worreid me a bit!!!
Does anyone have suggestions on how much to take??? i’d love some advice
thanks heaps!
Nichole
10th May 2012
hey all,
i’m planning on doing the European Vista in March 2008.
I would love to see snow in some places but don’t want to be freezing my butt off the whole 3 weeks!
Is march a good time to go for this sort of weather??
10th May 2012
I leave in about 18 days and I was wondering if its too late to change my room type to a single room? Or do I have to stick with the twin share? Or can I just call contiki and add that to my trip…..
Thanks
10th May 2012
I am currently about to book the Southern Ireland tour for September, but I would really really love to do the European Magic tour but it seems like would probably be a LOT of walking involved..
I have a problem with my leg and although I can walk, etc I cannot do it for extremely long distances. I decided on the Southern Ireland tour because it seems like a slower pace so even if there is a lot of walking I will have time in between to rest.
Does anyone have any experience with the European Magic tour, or any other tour that goes to several countries in a short amount of time?
10th May 2012
Hi! Just booked for 3rd September. Anyone else on this trip?
10th May 2012
Doing a camping tour in Europe in 2011 and am trying to decide between a suitcase and a pack. What would be the best option?
Also – does anyone know of brands that do suitcases that also have straps on them so they can be used as pack? I’ve seen a few but haven’t been able to grab brands. Thanks
10th May 2012
Hi! I would just like to inquire if anyone has pictures of the cabins/rooms for concept tours? If not, can someone please make a description? Thank you!
10th May 2012
Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone had any advice on the UK starter packs you see on various sites. They usually include setting up a bank account, getting you the equivalent of a tax file number, sim card etc. Are they worth it? And which did you use?
Also, some sites offer visa help where you pay them to go over your UK visa appilcation first so you’ve no worries about being declined. Is this service worth the money?
Any advice would be lovely!
10th May 2012
Hi
When one has finished paying for a tour – how long is it till you receiveContiki Docs, approx?
Ta v much
10th May 2012
The friend I am going on my trip with just found out she is 5 weeks pregnant, so she will be 22 weeks (about 5.5 months) along when we do our trip this summer.The airlines say it’s okay to travel under 32 weeks so that’s all good, and doctors say it’s fine and if she gets tired just to take it easy. She’s pretty tough, and is still looking forward to the trip, although she can’t do the wine tasting and beer tasting she thought she would!She’s not a major party animal anyway and was going mainly for the experience. Her husband is coming with us too.
Has anyone else done a Contiki tour while pregnant? Does anyone know anyone else who has?
