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10th May 2012
we’re going on the euro discovery tour that includes a one night stay in London (day 2 on the contiki itinerary) before hopping on a bus to amsterdam first thing the next day. is there any flexibility to use the voucher a day earlier?
since we want to have more time in amsterdam, my hubs and i were hoping to fly into london a day earlier, using the contiki london hotel stay a night earlier (day 1 instead of 2), and take the overnight train over after the pre-departure meeting with contiki on day 2.
any advice/thoughts is much appreciated!
10th May 2012
Hi there, just wondering if there was anyone going on the Gap Concept trip? I can’t find anyone else so please reply!!!
10th May 2012
hi, i’m booked for the european discovery tour that leaves july 8-july 21. if i choose not to do the optionals, are we allowed to go off and do our own thing in the city we’re in? also, i’m a major shopper, so i was just wondering if we get time to go do some real shopping…like going to the gucci or lv stores. thanks!
10th May 2012
I booked a tour for August and I purchased the Contiki travel insurance with it. I have a couple questions regarding changing my departure date to the same trip but in March.
First, does my travel insurance transfer over as well? Or do I lose the $144 I paid and have to purchase new insurance? Also, is it relatively easy to change my date so dramatically? What do I do? Just call up contiki and tell them I need to switch dates and get charged the $30? Hopefully someone who has successfully done so can help me out. Thanks so much!
10th May 2012
hey guys im going to do the ultimate european in sept next year whats better camping or the hostels/hotels one?
10th May 2012
Hi guys, hope someone can help me … am planning on taking the New York Explorer before the Grand Northern tour … but if the NYE finishes 9am and the GN is due to start at 7am that same day … is that going to cause any problems for me? Could I depart the NYE tour the day before and be ready for the GN tour?
This will be my first Contiki experience and I’m not sure how they work … help!?
10th May 2012
Im going on the European experience tour, do i need a Schengen visa if im a US citizen?
10th May 2012
Do they accept MasterCard credit cards in Australia? I heard that they will also accept ATM…I was told to not take that much cash while traveling…I will be on the Beaches and Reefs tour on Dec 26 to Jan 10 (18 days). What is a good amount of cash to take on the trip?
10th May 2012
Hi all
I’m looking at doing the london to athens tour and we have 3days in paris, so I was looking at going to Disneyland on one of the days we have off.
Could anyone tell me is it worth going to? and how far is it from the contiki site you stay at?
10th May 2012
Need some advice on which country to travel too?
Thinking of travlling in January which spot is better to travel too? Europe or Australia/New Zealand?
Thanks
10th May 2012
My friend and I are considering going on this trip but are afraid it is too long and too much time will be spent on the bus. Can anyone offer us some advice?!
Thanks!
10th May 2012
hey im a little unsure if my backpack is to big for the regulation size! or is that just for the suitcases. i have a 75L backpack. anyone had no problems with this size on the tour bus?? will they accept something quite large like that 
any help would be great!!
10th May 2012
I am going on the Reefs and Rainforest’s trip starting on January 27 in Sydney. I was wondering if anyone is booked on the same trip???
I am so excited I have never been to Australia before! 
10th May 2012
Hi all,
ive just been to the travel agent who tried really hard to sell me on a time out tour (European Vista). I have had in mind a concept tour (European Escapade).
I tried searching through old threads as it did my head in.
I really would like a list of pros and cons for the hotel tours and for the tours that are mainly cabin style. Ive heard so many different opinions, i would rather get advise from you guys than a travel agent.
I have on the lists so far:
Concept & camping
- I know the concept tours are about 45minutes out of the city. Which means i assume going in with the bus, coming back quite early unless you want to fork out a buttload of money for a cab home. But i guess you party on at the contiki village after? CON
- Read comments about feeling more bonded with your tour mates on these tours than on hotel tours.PRO
- Need a sleeping bag and towels CON
- Spend 12 nights in the cabins, the other 12 are in special stop overs, hotels, hostels. A bit of everything. PRO
Time Out
- Hotels, nicer places to stay and located close/in the city PRO
- Dont feel as bonded with tourmates CON
- Dont have to worry about towel/sleeping bag PRO
- Staying in only hotels and special stop overs, not really experienceing the nitty gritty of a Europe tour CON
I think for the Euro Escapade (concept tour) i’d be looking at around 3000 for time of year & food fund – 25 days
Euro Vista would be around 2900 – 21 days (dont have to pay for food fund)?
I would really appreciate some advise for those in the know.
Thanks
10th May 2012
Hi, I’m doing the Euro Highlights in July- is it worth reading up on the places i’ll be visiting, like things to do and see? Or does the tour cover off most of the “must-see’s”?
10th May 2012
Hi,
I am spending February & March in Europe, and I am doing the European Discovery tour from Feb. 25th – March 10. Now… I have been trying to decide what I will need to pack and determine if I really need to bring a warm winter coat.
Being from Canada, and seeing that the temperatures in most of Europe will always be above 0… I am a little skeptical that I will need a really warm coat. I don’t want to pack a bluky winter jacket if I can make do with a light spring jacket, and just be layering clothes underneath and bringing along a scarf, toque, and gloves.
Anyone else find that they could make do with layers & a lighter jacket?
Thanks
Loretta
10th May 2012
Hi Guys, i am looking st doing the 46 day camping tour next year, the tour travells to quite a number of different countries, as an australian do i need to get a seperate visa for each country or is there a general visa for europe.
If seperate visas are required this could become very expensive, Any advice would be great.
Thanks Dave
10th May 2012
Hey People! I´ve just received the Contiki voucher for my European Discovery Tour next month. But it contains only hotel information… not complete itinerary, such as info about included meals, neither info about time we´re leaving from hotel each day … Is that OK or something missing?? I would appreciate any advice. Thanks!
