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10th May 2012
Hey,
Ive booked the southern adventure tour ending in New Orleans. On the website it says the tour ends after breakfast but on my invoice under booking details it mentions that flights should not be booked before 9pm. Ive already booked a flight at 6pm. Do you think it is necessary to go ahead and make it later or is it ok for 6pm?
Sorry… just really not sure what to do now…Any help??
10th May 2012
I have some questions about the package we receive…
First, is there updated list of optionals?
For example, white water rafting is listed as an optional for Euro Discovery. However, as I’m going in late September I think it might be to cold to do it. So I’d like know before hand if I will need a bathing suit or if there is something different we can do and how much that would be.
If I didn’t book my flights with Contiki, do I still get one of those tube pass thingys for my arrival in London?
Lastly, do you get a day by day itinerary of where you’ll be and what is planned. For example, I’d like to book a tour of the Vatican before I go. But obviously I don’t want to pick dates and times that will mess with what has already been organized!
Thanks! 
10th May 2012
going on the european inspiration tour in 2 weeks and was wondering what time do you have to get up each morning? i heard you have to get up at like 5:30 every morning. thanks
10th May 2012
Hiya
I am planning on possibly doing the Contiki tour to Romes, Sorrento and Athens. Has anyone done it? Is it great? Would you recommend another option??? Has anyone booked this tour and it got cancelled?
Natalie
10th May 2012
Hi,
My name is Chelsea, from Canada, and Im looking to go on the Simply Italy tour in fall of 2007. Can anyone tell me what the weather was like in the fall in Italy? I hear that it’s fairly decent, and I like the idea of going in the fall because it’s cheaper.
Also, has anyone taken this tour specifically? And if so, what they thought of it?
Thanks all!
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
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
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
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?
