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10th May 2012
Hi I’m going on the European Horizons tour from September 14-25. I know it’s considered a summer tour, so to speak, but I’m just wondering what the weather is like in Europe at that time of year. Does it get fairly hot still, and should I pack some shorts and tank tops? Or is it quite cool and should I just stick with bringing pants and longer sleeved shirts? I don’t really want to pack a bunch of clothes I won’t use because it’s too hot/cold outside for them.
10th May 2012
My question is kind of complicated; bear with me.
If anyone has done tours where you start in one city, and end in another (example: Berlin to Budapest) — how did you head back?
Did you book different flights? (Your City to Berlin, then Budapest to Your City)
or, did you take a train/bus to the original city?
10th May 2012
Just wondered if anyone knew if there are tea/ coffee making facilities in any of the rooms?
(I’m doing the European Inspiration- Winter)
Thanks.
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10th May 2012
so got a few questions since ill be on a budget ( that word already scares me) but r u able to bring alchol in ur luggage on contiki thinking bout buying some duty free… coz i have no idea how much drinks are in europe any one know??
10th May 2012
Hey everyone, does anybody what size of a backpack that i need for the big indochina adventure..im going for the first time in november to december..also what is the weather usually at this time of year and what should i focus on bringing with me and for how long..this is obviously the month one!
Thanks everyone
Brian
10th May 2012
hey there,
just thought id throw this question out there and see if anyone has some suggestions?
i need to book about two weeks worth of accommodation in london commencing the 4th jan 07. as i will be commencing work a couple of days after i arrive, i am looking to book a single room until i can find a long term house-share. has anyone stayed in a private room somewhere in central or west-ish london before and has any suggestions or warnings?
also, has anyone booked accommodation online before? know of any reputable online companies, or companies to be wary of?
would love to hear any comments….
thanks! 
10th May 2012
- Entry to Disneyland
* Entry to San Diego Zoo and Water
* Entry to Universal Studios
Im looking at all these great sights but costings are all in US dollars and was wondering if anyone could give me a ball park figure
10th May 2012
Just wondering if anyone knows of any really good clubs in Rome and or Athens.
Good euro, house, freestyle music is what i am looking for.
What is the cost of these bars and drinks?
10th May 2012
I think I’m blind..
I read somewhere that the night before you leave you are suppose to book into a particular hotel [this is a european trip]
But now I cant find where I saw that…
Can anyone link me? or tell me what hotel it was?
Also. With the trip documentation will it come before I leave australia? because I’m leaving next week and still have not recieved it…
any help will be great
10th May 2012
This may be a really stupid question but I was just wondering if it is essential to take a beach towel. It does take up quite a bit of room in the suitcase but im thinking i will need one for white water rafting, and when at French Riviera etc.
Some advice from past travellers would help!
10th May 2012
Hey guys,
Just want to get your feedback and help on which european tour to take as I cannot decide.
First time travelling overseas and solo.
I plan on going overseas mid sept – mid oct, first im doin a turkey tour which goes for 9 nights. I then want to go to Europe and do a tour which goes for 2-3 weeks.
Your feedback will be helpful.
10th May 2012
With all this talk on buying bottles of wine and schnapps etc i was just wondering about how’d you go with bringing it back into australia?
i know we can bring in 2.25litres duty free, but if i bring more than that will i have to pay duty on the whole lot? Will I have to pay duty if i post it home???
10th May 2012
Hi Everyone,
My tour goes for 25 days in July.
Savings = AUD$4500
Optionals = AUD$400
Credit Card = AUD$3000
I have three days in London before I depart and am staying with friends, plan on eating light and have one night out.
Before I go I’m going to exchange AUD$300 for approx 125 GBP for my time in London.
And exchange AUD$2000 for approx 1200 Euro which will be about 1000 Euro to take in my money belt after optionals are paid. I’m going to make any big purchases on my credit card which is linked to my ATM account via internet banking so I plan to pay off my credit card at internet cafe’s as I go to keep credit spendings on track.
I do want to buy souvineers on tour however as I will be staying for another 6 months after the tour with plans to travel around Europe with my friend and work in the UK with my work Visa, I realise that I can go back for certain things if I spend more than expected..
I was wondering if anyone could let me know if my budgeting sounds right??? It is my first Europe trip so I have no idea what I’m in for. I leave in a week so it better be ok.. or at least close!! HELP PLEASE! I would be greatful for any comments, advice or suggestions anyone may have!
Thanks,
Kelly
10th May 2012
Hey i need help.
Im having trouble with the whole concept of packing light. 80% of people say they wished they had packed lighter or say they do pack light. If we get 20 kg limit how many kg’s is packing light? is it 10kg, 15kg? and how do i decide what to leave at home?
My problem lies in that i don’t want to be wearing the same few tops in all the photos. As it stands my suitcase is around the 17kg mark including sleeping bag. My suitcase empty weighs 5 kg. Im taking limited shoes too. It all comes down to how many tops i want to take (im only taking 1 jumper and a jacket that im wearing over). im only taking like 3 pairs of pants (no skirts or shorts).
Oh also my medicines weigh lots (stuff like antibiotics, gastrostop, maxolon etc) and i can’t take them out of the box because you need the boxes. and i need to take full bottles of shampoo/cond as im going away for 6 weeks.
Please help me pack lighter. What items did you leave behind and why? how did you decide? or should i just be gratefull that im under 20 kg and take everything i planned on?
Cat
10th May 2012
So ive been reading the Forum and i am leaning towards the Magic tour
1. Accomidation:
Magic 9 hotels
Horizon: 2 nights in Contiki’s exclusive Swiss Chalet, 1 night in Contiki’s exclusive Austrian Gasthof, 3 nights in comfortable cabins in Contiki’s own villages, 2 nights in hotels & 1 night in a hostel
How comfortable are the Chalets, Gastof anf Cabins? and do i need a sleeping bag?
2. Food: Food at hotel vs food at village/hostel……
3. Horizon is a day longer
4. Winter vs summer, id like to go in winter but i dont want to freeze my ass off… any benifts to winter over summer?
I dont know which one???
10th May 2012
Hi all. If you please give me a little advice it would be appreciated.
After I do my contiki tour I’m statying in Europe for a little while and travelling to a few places that I would have mised and want to go to.
I have been looking around at different ways to travel. Has anyone used the Eurail passes. How did you find using the trains and ease of booking etc.
Also, how wide spread is english used in Europe. Will I have a problem explaining to people what I need.
Cheers
10th May 2012
I’m flying into London around noon in June. How long should I expect it to take to get out of the airport and to my hotel? Are there a lot of lineups involved (customs, etc.)?
10th May 2012
I am going on London/Paris with my sister in September this year.
Can anyone tell me what the weather is like
Are boots needed? or will be it warner short and skirt weather
Any other London/Paris tour info is welcome!!
Thanks
10th May 2012
Can anyone who’s been to both Europe and North America on a Contiki give me a comparrison on each. i.e. partying, culture, people, etc
Thank you 
