Europe — Contiki Tours

Europe is easily one of the most diverse regions of the world. With over 40 countries linked together on the second smallest continent in the world, the variety and range of cultures and experiences Europe provides is simply second to none. With over 60 itineraries as well as custom and charter tour, Contiki's Europe provides something for every traveller, adventurer, vacationer or holiday maker.

Country information

	Capital	Currency	Language
United Kingdom	London	British Pound (GBP)	English
Ireland	Dublin	Euro (EUR)	English, Gaelic
France	Paris	Euro (EUR)	French
Germany	Berlin	Euro (EUR)	German
Spain	Madrid	Euro (EUR)	Spanish
Italy	Rome	Euro (EUR)	Italian
Vatican City	Vatican City	Euro (EUR)	Italian
Netherlands	Amsterdam	Euro (EUR)	Dutch
Belgium	Brussels	Euro (EUR)	Dutch, French
Switzerland	Bern	Swiss Franc (CHF)	French, German
Austria	Vienna	Euro (EUR)	German
Greece	Athens	Euro (EUR)	Greek
Monaco	Monte Carlo	Euro (EUR)	French
Norway	Oslo	Euro (EUR)	Norwegian
Sweden	Stockholm	Swedish Krona (SEK)	Swedish
Denmark	Copenhagen	Danish Krone (DKK)	Danish
Finland	Helsinki	Euro (EUR)	Finnish
Poland	Warsaw	Polish Zloty (PLN)	Polish
Belarus	Minsk	Belarusian Ruble (BYR)	Belarusian, Russian
Czech Republic	Prague	Czech Koruna (CZK)	Czech
Russia	Moscow	Ruble (RUB)	Russian
Slovakia	Bratislava	Euro (EUR)	Slovak
Turkey	Istanbul	Turkish Lira (TRY)	Turkish
Egypt	Cairo	Egyptian Pound (EGP)	Arabic
Albania	Tirana	Lek (ALL)	Albanian
Macedonia	Skopje	Macedonian Denar (MKD)	Macedonian
Serbia	Belgrade	Serbian Dinar (RSD)	Serbian
Bulgaria	Sofia	Lev (BGN)	Bulgarian
Bosnia Herzagovina	Sarajevo	Convertible Mark (BAM)	Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Croatia	Zagreb	Kuna (HRK)	Croatian
Hungary	Budapest	Forint (HUF)	Hungarian
Montenegro	Podgorica	EURO (EUR)	Montenegrin, Serbian

Sights and attractions
- Europe has a phenomenal amount to see. Get your art fix at the Louvre in Paris, or the Academia in Rome, or get your adrenaline pumping with the outdoor activities available in the Austrian Tyrol. Step back in time in Ancient Rome and Greece, or lie on a beach along the stunning Mediterranean Coast. Check out a list of some of the most popular sights and attractions in Europe here.
- Check out more information on Contiki's Food and Fashion Experience.

What to pack
- - Summer
    - Keep in mind this is not a definitive list – everyone has individual fashion tastes, preferences, opinions, and styles in terms of what they want to wear and bring along! This is meant to be a good guide to help you in packing for your European vacation.
      
      Clothes
      • 1 rainproof jacket/small umbrella
      • 2 or 3 shorts/skirts
      • 1 thick sweater
      • 1 or 2 Swimwear and beach towel
      • 1 or 2 pairs of jeans
      • 2 or 3 T-shirts
      • Underwear
      • Socks
      • 2 or 3 casual shirts
      • Trousers
      • Dresses
      • 1 set of nice clothes (eg going out dress, tie, blazer, jacket or suit for evenings out on tour)
      
      Shoes
      • Comfortable walking shoes
      • Thongs/flipflops/sandals
      • 'Going out' shoes
      
      Toiletries
      • Toiletry bag and contents
      • Aspirins/medications
      • Suntan lotion
      • Handkerchiefs/tissues
      • Insect repellent
      
      Miscellaneous
      • Travel Clock
      • Sunglasses
      • Plastic bags
      • Washing powder
      • Sewing kit
      • Pens and writing materials
      • Rechargeable phone card
      • Power adapters
      • Day bag
      • Overnight bag
      
      Label your suitcase inside and out with your name and your home address and perhaps attach a sticker, ribbon, patch or other unique identifier to your luggage to make it easier to spot.
      
      Carry a copy of your passport, visas, travel and other important documents as well as your travellers cheque numbers (if you use them) with you in your luggage. You should also leave a copy of all this information at home with someone trusted and contactable while you are away.
      Don't pack your travel documents and passport in your luggage, rather take it with you in your carry luggage.
      
      Remember to bring more than enough of any medication you might need along with you and carry prescriptions for any medications that you carry with you.
      
      Camping and Concept/Budget Tours
      
      If you are traveling on a Camping or Concept/Budget Tour you should also pack:
      • Towel – perhaps a quick dry towel if you like to shower on the departure mornings so you won't have to pack a wet towel in your luggage
      • Sleeping bag
      • Toilet tissue
      • Flashlight Laundry Facilities Information regarding Laundry Facilities as you travel through Europe.
  - Winter
    - The following is a suggested packing list for a Contiki winter tour to Europe. People are individuals though and often have personal preferences and opinions as to what to bring. The following then is not a definitive list, but should give you a good guide as to what you should pack for your European winter tour.
      
      Clothes
      • 1 rainproof jacket/small umbrella
      • 1 or 2 shorts/skirts
      • 1 thick sweater
      • 1 swimwear (some hotels may have pools)
      • 2 or 3 pairs of jeans
      • 2 or 3 T-shirts
      • Underwear (lots)
      • Socks (lots)
      • 2 or 3 casual shirts
      • Trousers
      • Dresses
      • 1 set of smart clothes (eg tie, blazer, jacket or suit for evenings out while on tour)
      • 1 thick, warm jacket
      • scarf, gloves and warm winter hat
      
      Shoes
      • Comfortable walking shoes – waterproof if possible – snow is cold and wet
      • Thongs/flipflops/sandals
      • 'Going out' shoes
      
      Toiletries
      • Toiletry bag
      • Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Deodorant
      • Make up, moisturizers and hair products
      • Suntan lotion – just because it's cold doesn't mean there is no sun
      • Handkerchiefs/tissues
      • Insect repellent
      • Lip balm
      
      Miscellaneous
      • Travel Clock
      • Sunglasses
      • Plastic bags
      • Washing powder
      • Sewing kit
      • Aspirins/medications
      • Pens and writing materials
      • Rechargeable phone card
      • Power adapters
      • Day bag
      • Overnight bag
      
      Label your suitcase inside and out with your name and your home address and perhaps attach a sticker, ribbon, patch or other unique identifier to your luggage to make it easier to spot.
      
      Carry a copy of your passport, visas, travel and other important documents as well as your travellers cheque numbers (if you use them) with you in your luggage. You should also leave a copy of all this information at home with someone trusted and contactable while you are away.
      
      Don't pack your travel documents and passport in your luggage, rather take it with you in your carry luggage.
      
      Remember to bring more than enough of any medication you might need along with you and carry prescriptions for any medications that you carry with you.
      
      Laundry Facilities
      Information regarding Laundry Facilities as you travel through Europe.

Getting around
- For information on getting from the airport to city centres and/or our hotels, check out our getting places article.

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