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Europewinter tours+ ski & snowboarding

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Loire

Seine

Rhine

Elbe

Rhone

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Danube

Danube

GERMANY

NETHERLANDS

BELGIUM

ENGLANDWALES

SCOTLAND

S.IRELAND

N.IRELAND

FRANCE

SPAIN

PORTUGAL ITALY

CZECH REP.

HUNGARY

SLOVENIA

AUSTRIA

SWITZ

SLOVAKIA

Mediterranean Sea

English Channel

Dover

Calais

Seville

GibraltarCosta del Sol

Granada

Cordoba

Valencia

Madrid

Barcelona

Paris

AvignonMonaco

FrenchRiviera

MilanVerona

Venice

PisaFlorence

Rome

PompeiiSorrento

Isle ofCapri

Berlin

DresdenRhine Valley

Heidelberg Prague

ViennaBratislava

Budapest

Amsterdam

Munich

TyrolLiechtenstein

Lucerne

Lyon

VaticanCity

Oxford

Liverpool

York

EdinburghGlasgow

Loch Ness

GalwayDublin

Ring ofKerry

Blarney

London

Baltic Sea

POLAND

CinqueTerre

Winter is a whole different experience in Europe – it’s totally magical!

There are less crowds, it’s great value, and you can enjoy yourself at a more relaxed pace – getting to know the ‘real’ Europe and it’s locals.

SKI AUSTRIAContiki also offers packages to ski or board at Hopfgarten, a traditionalEuropean village located in the heart of the Austrian Tyrol Mountains. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner, advanced, or somewhere in between, there’s non-stop downhill fun all day and cosy après ski atmosphere in Contiki’s exclusive Chalet accommodation every night.

Welcome to Winter in Europe!

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The NileEGYPT

CairoGiza

Luxor

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WHY CHOOSE CONTIKI

THE HOLIDAYS WE OFFERMulti-Country Europe: Duration PageEuropean Magic 9 Days 14-15European Discovery 12 Days 16-17European Encounter 16 Days 18-19European Inspiration 19 Days 20-21European Vista 21 Days 22-23Winter Wanderer 24 Days 24-25

Regional Europe: Duration PageLondon & Paris 7 or 9 Days 26/27London, Paris + Amsterdam 9 Days 27London, Paris + Rome 10 Days 27Berlin to Budapest 11 Days 28Berlin, Prague + Vienna 9 Days 29Berlin & Prague 7 Days 29Vienna & Budapest 5 Days 29Great Britain 8 Days 30Italian Espresso 8 Days 31Simply Italy 12 Days 32-33Mediterranean Highlights 13 Days 34-35Spanish Spree 12 Days 36Egypt & the Nile 8 Days 37

Ski Europe: Duration PageSki Austria Hopfgarten 7/14 Days 38-40

HOW TO BOOKDeparture Points & Questions and Answers 41-42Booking Conditions 43How to Book, Group Bookings, Special Groups 44

Why Travel Contiki? 4-5Choosing Your Trip 6Free Time & Optional Extras 7Make A Difference 8contiki.com 9Juicy Deals & Winter Offer 10Check Out London 11The Basement 11Where You Stay 12Stay Longer 13

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& The Best!In 1961, at just 22 and after sixmonths living in London, NewZealander John Andersondecided it was time to discoverEurope. Not wanting to travelalone, he decided to buy aminivan, get a group togetherand spend the summer travellingacross the continent.

A couple of weeks later, Johnhit the road with 11 completestrangers, all aged between 19-29, in search ofadventure. After six weeks travelling from country to country, creatingunforgettable memories and long lasting friendships, the group returned to London.

To satisfy his growing appetite for travel and adventure, the following summerJohn organised 2 more 6 week trips and Contiki Holidays was “born”.

“First Contiki tour - Cologne 1961”

Our reputation Every year, young travellers from across the globe choose to holiday withContiki for the experience of a lifetime – discovering far off places andexotic cultures. For over 46 years, these young travellers have trusted us toshow them the world and we’re still going strong.

Everyone’s 18-35Are you ready to live it up and meet heaps of other young, like-mindedtravellers from across the globe? On Contiki, everyone’s 18 to 35 so thereare always great fun and interesting people to hang-out with if you want to.It doesn’t matter if you’re a solo or tandem traveller – clear your addressbook because it’s going to be full by the time you get home.

Great staff and superb transportOur young, professional staff are the dependable, knowledgeable travelpartners you don’t want to leave home without. Kick back and enjoy theultimate road trip in the most modern fleet of comfortable air-conditionedvehicles.

Hassle free and easyDon’t waste time trying to find the next place to stay or how to get there,with Contiki you can stress less, enjoy more and let our expert staff showyou their secrets to a hassle free holiday. And forget busy train stations andovercrowded public buses, you can chill out and enjoy the ride on one ofour modern, comfortable coaches.

Freedom and flexibility Want to travel with a dynamic group, but also have the opportunity to doyour own thing? No problems, we’ve struck a perfect balance that givesyou plenty of free-time to do whatever you want.

Fun and immerse yourself in different culturesThe fun of travelling is meeting new people, seeing new places andexperiencing new cultures. Our trips are designed to let you explore theculture, enjoy the food, view the sights, experience the traditions and mixwith the locals.

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Why Choose Contiki?We don’t just offer a destination, we deliver an experience!

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With Contiki you won’t break the bankContiki’s travel packages are stuffed full of value, which means you’ll have alot more left over for life’s little luxuries like shopping, dining and extrasightseeing. A lot cheaper than doing it yourself, we make quality travelaffordable, plus you get to pay for it in your own currency so you know whatit’s going to cost. Compare us with the price of doing it on your own to seeour unbeatable value.

No worriesWhen you book a Contiki tour you have thesecurity of booking through a companythat’s not only a Bonded Member of manyTour Operator Associations around theworld, but also has a worldwide reputationfor reliability and high quality standards.

See what our past passengers

say about their experience on our

message boards

Don’t take our word for it

www.contiki.com.au/forums

The ContikiMenuTrying new food andletting your tummy takeover is half the fun ofvisiting a new country.

No trip would be complete without sampling at least a few of the localdelicacies like escargot in Paris, goulash in Hungary and fondue in Switzerland.

And with a virtual, all-you-can-eat smorgasbord of scrumptiousinternational cuisine, we promise Europe’s kitchens and street vendors willleave you begging for more.

Providing breakfast and many dinners, we’ll make sure you get your fill offresh, seasonal produce but still give you the opportunity to indulge inmouthwatering meals at local eateries in your free time.

Mix it up with our special optional dinners and free evenings, so you cantuck into a Tuscan feast or wash down a spicy paella with a glass ofsangria in Spain – there’s a huge variety to choose from.

Some tour operators include lunch. We have the experience to know thatthis doesn’t work. You’ve told us you prefer being out and about, samplingthe local delights as well as maximising your free time and enjoyment,rather than scrambling back for a communal lunch. So we’ve listened andare happy to leave lunch to you.

Please Note: If you have any special dietary requests please make these known at the time ofbooking. Although we’ll bend over backwards to make sure it happens, standards cansometimes vary from place to place. Unfortunately we can’t be held responsible for local mealsthat don’t meet your exact requirements. It’s all part of the adventure!

Charging on the go!Flat batteries are no longer an excuse for missing outon a great photo, because we’ve fitted the vastmajority of our coaches (excluding regional tours ofItaly, Spain & Egypt) with charging units.

And you’ll never have to worry about going coldturkey just because your ipod or mp3 player diedminutes after you hit the highway. Just don’t forgetto bring your Europe and UK plug adaptors.

Also, if you want to send brag-mail to your friendsand family stuck at home, there are plenty of Internet cafés across Europethat will help you rub it in.

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Multi-Country tripsIf you’ve got the time, we’ve got the itinerary - don’t settle for visitingjust one country or only a handful of cities when you can experiencethe very best of Europe on one of our go anywhere, see everythingMulti-country trips.

Multi-country trips generally start in London. From Spain to Austria,Italy to France and everything in between – discover the amazingcountry-to-country differences with these far-reaching trips. Visitinghundreds of must-see destinations in many diverse and captivatingcountries, you’ll definitely also have free-time to explore the naturalbeauty and famous icons of each city.

Visit contiki.com.au/multi-country for more.

In-Depth Regional tripsIt’s all about focus! If you’re fascinated by a particular country or area – cureyour curiosity with one of our In-depth Regional trips. They’re also perfect ifyou’re short on time. Take your time to unlock a country’s best kept secrets,cultures and customs - venture off the beaten track, see how the locals liveand discover where they eat and shop.

In-depth Regional trips give you extra freedom to explore some of the mostfantastic of Europe’s cities and countries. You'll have 3 nights in many cities,allowing you an extra day to explore the city further.

Starting and ending in many major European cities, you’ll be able to make bigsavings on your flights. There are loads of low cost airlines to take you fromcity to city and make the most of your time.

Visit contiki.com.au/regional for more.

More LondonAnyone?For the tours that start or end in London, it’s a great place to hang out a little longer – with a buzzing local scene and loads of amazing icons to visit.

Check Out Our London packages are highlighted on page 11.

We don’t hibernate during winter and neithershould you, so pack your warm winter woolliesand discover a magical, snow-covered Europe onone of our many great-value winter itineraries.

Choose from 2 trip typesin Winter with Contiki

CelebrateNew Years!Check the date chart oneach itinerary to seewhere you could becelebrating New Year’sEve this year!

Top 5 reasons to travel this Winter!1. Airfares are cheaper in the off-season - up to 50% off! Spend

a little less to get there, but enjoy a little more when you do.

2.Less crowds means less time waiting in queues.

3.Have fun in the snow, skiing and snowboarding, and the après

ski in Europe is truly unique.

4.Stop dreaming of a White Christmas…and experience one!

5.Cultural events come alive in winter plus there’s the

Christmas markets, festivals and carnivals.

Christmas market - Berlin

Europe in Winter

Here’s just a taste of whatyou can get up toWe know everyone is different, so in your free time you’ll have a choice toenhance your itinerary with Contiki’s ‘Optional Activities and Evenings Out’.Based on what our past travellers have asked for, they’re called Optionals asyou have a choice to opt in or opt out and do exactly as you wish.

Our exciting optional activities are the stuff memories are made of and willinstantly transform your fantastic European holiday into an unforgettableexperience.

There’s something for everyone, our extras blend culture and adventure andinclude everything from a Spanish flamenco show, to a gondola ride in Veniceor even a cabaret show in Paris.

You’ll be amazed how much free-time you’ll have with Contiki - we’ve foundthe perfect mix of sightseeing and free time, allowing you the flexibility tocreate your trip of a lifetime.

And because the choice is yours - do as much, or as little as you like.

On each itinerary page, you'll find a 'FREE TIME' box with a sample of theOptional Activities offered on tour. So you know about them in advance and tohelp you budget, a complete list is available on our website - go towww.contiki.com.au/europe - click on the tour you're interested in, then clickon the 'Optional Excursions' button. There you'll find descriptions of eachOptional Activity, prices and some additional web links.

A complete Optional list with pricing will also come with your final documents.

What’s on offer and how much does it cost?

When do I choose and how do I pay?Optionals are arranged and paid for on tour, not beforehand. By leaving the final decisions until then, you'll have the following benefits:

� You’ll be able to choose what interests you, at the same time as your new friends.

� You'll get great value, as we’ve negotiated the best rates for each Optional.

� An experienced Tour Manager who'll offer you personal advice as well as take care of all the arrangements.

� Some activities are seasonal whilst others are weather dependent.

So deciding on tour, rather than before, makes sense. This will make yourholiday hassle-free, better value and more enjoyable, ensuring greater fun,bigger laughs and better stories. Payment will be made on tour and can be madeby cash (Euro, Swiss Franc or US$) only.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READSome of these activities involve outdoor adventure and can be physically demanding, sothere’s always an element of risk. You should make your own decisions about these activitiesand only participate in activities that you feel comfortable you can handle. It’s also a good ideato check that your insurance includes your participation in adventure activities.

Here’s some of the activities on offer� Fun dinners in Monaco,

Barcelona, Florence, Amsterdam

� Paris Cabaret Show

� Spanish Flamenco Show

� Guided tour of Ancient &Imperial Rome

� Gondola Ride in Venice

� Schnaps Museum & Tasting in Vienna

� Concert in Vienna

� Rhine Valley Wine Tasting

� Guided tour of Pompeii

� Amsterdam Canal Cruise

For further information refer to:www.contiki.com.au/contikiexperience

Rome tour Flamenco show Schnaps Museum Dinner in Florence

Gondola Ride - Venice

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Our Conservation FoundationContiki has made a significant commitment to the environment by being a part of establishing The LeadingTravel Companies of the World Conservation Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that helps peopleand places in need. Our group of companies is donating US$1 million per year to fund much-neededconservation, community and sustainable tourism projects that will help create and sustain a better world.

The Foundation’s panel of expert sustainable tourism and conservation advisors, will help select a number ofprojects annually to ensure every single dollar goes to projects that will truly make a difference. Visitcontiki.com.au/responsibletravel for more information on our Foundation.

We’re a greener way to travelContiki’s coaches are one of the most environmentally friendly ways to travel so you can breathe easy that yourfootprint will be a little lighter too. Contiki’s coaches are among the best in Europe and by continually updatingour fleet we ensure that not only do you travel in style but that our engines are fuel efficient & environmentallyfriendly too. You’ll be happy to know coach travel emits less carbon emissions and other harmful greenhousegases per passenger than most other forms of transport including cars or trains. Check out the facts…

Travelling with Contiki is an adventure – new places, amazing people and what’s

even better is that we can do our bit to protect the planet along the way so that

those who follow will also have plenty to enjoy.

Mode of transport Kilograms of CO2 per passenger km

Car* 0.1330

Air 0.1313

Rail 0.0602

Coach** 0.0227

Travel carbon neutral and reduce your footprint

CO2 emissions in kilograms per passenger per journey:

Please either pass this brochure on to someone else when finished, or recycle it.

Make a DifferenceStonehenge - England

Colosseum - Rome

Hopfgarten - Austria

Source: DEFRA Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Conversion Figures June 2007http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/business/envrp/pdf/conversion-factors.pdf* Car assumes national average of 1.56 people per car. ** Assumes average of 36 passengers UK statistics used to accurately reflect our tours, the majority of which are operated in the UK and Europe.

There is a lot you can do to make a difference while traveling. Small things like switching off air-conditioningand taking shorter showers can save both energy & water. Or refilling your drink bottle instead of buying a newone each day – it all adds up!

You can choose to travel carbon neutral and offset the carbon emissions from your flight, accommodation ortour, or all of the above! By paying a small contribution, you’ll be supporting sustainable energy projects thatwork to reduce the harmful greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. See www.contiki.com.au/responsibletravelfor more on offsetting your travel.

Contiki’s committed to making a differenceWe’re working with our hotel and various other partners around the world to continue to find ways to save energyand reduce resource consumption and waste.

Not only do we think globally, but we act locally within our regional offices with initiatives such as introducingcomprehensive recycling schemes and being proactive with educating our staff how they can ‘make a difference’ tothe environment both at work and at home.

One exciting program we have launched in 2008 is our Staff Volunteer Program where Contiki encourages each teammember to select a charity of their choice and gives them 2 work days per year to get out there and lend a hand.

Our Company believes and is committed to the ecological and economical use of raw material and the re-use ofexisting resources. This brochure has been printed on environmentally friendly paper certified by Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC) meaning the pulp used for its production originates from well managed forests and other controlled sources. Our Web offset printers conform to the ISO14001 Environmental Management Standard.

Contiki Forums

There are 3 things you can’t leave home without – your passport, your spending money and a visit to Contiki’swebsite. Wired with loads of cutting edge features, it’s a fun and interactive travel planning site that will help yousave heaps of time and money organising your overseas adventure.

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What’s on contiki.com?

Need a hand hunting down theperfect holiday?

Our Trip Finder will point you in the right direction – it sorts by lots ofdifferent categories like departure date, price range and destination to makeyour choice super easy.

www.contiki.com.au/tripfinder

Trip Finder

If you still can’t decide where to go and what to do, the My Trips tool letsyou save all the best bits about each destination like itineraries and articles– so you can think about it, take your time to make a decision and lookover your plans later.

www.contiki.com.au/mytrips

My Trips

The Contiki Experience

Live the Contiki experience online through the eyes of two Contiki travellersat www.contiki.com.au/minimovie. Our awesome mini-movie follows theiradventures across Europe and the USA.

Minimovie

Connect Now

Don’t wait until you leave for your trip to meet other Contiki travellers, get inearly and chat online before you head off on Contiki’s message boards.

It’s also a great place to ask questions to Contiki passengers or ourexperienced tour managers. Plus it’s excellent for staying in touch once youget home.

www.contiki.com.au/forums

Forget hard to read travel diaries – share your up-to-the-minute travel yarnswith friends and family back home as they happen on the road with theMy Trip Journal tool.

www.contiki.com.au/mytripjournal

My Trip Journal

Contikipedia

Other Cool Stuff

If you want to cash in on the latest deals and exclusive offers, contiki.comis the place to search for an unbelievable bargain.

Deals & Offers

Keep your finger on the pulse and join Contiki eNews - our monthly emailnewsletter that's full of interesting and exciting features like travel tips,competitions, giveaways, trip reviews, polls, plus more.

And if that isn't enough, from time to time we'll send you excellent dealsand member-only offers to save you loads of money.

www.contiki.com.au/enews

Join Contiki eNews

Want to know more and be kept up to date?

You’ve heard of Wikipedia, right? Well, this is our very own wiki stuffed fullof everything you ever wanted to know about the Contiki experience.

Written by our Tour Managers, it is a must-check travel ‘bible’ on all thingsContiki and gives you loads of important, insider-only travel tips aboutContiki trips and ‘life on the road’.

www.contiki.com.au/contikipedia

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Save up to A$100* off the cost of your trip• Save up to $100* when you book your tour and airfares with Contiki

flying Qantas or British Airways. • Fares are available to London or one of many fantastic European

gateway cities.• Check out contiki.com.au/winter or see your travel agent for more!• Want to save more? Then combine this offer with any of Contiki’s Juicy

Deals below.

Conditions:*Deposit due within 7 days of booking. Pay in full by 31 July 2008. For all new bookings made between 23 June 2008 – 31 July2008 for Europe Winter brochured tours departing from 01 November 2008 until 31 March 2009. Valid for tours from ContikiHolidays 08/09 Winter brochure. Not available in conjunction with the following tour options: any tour of 7 days or less, SkiAustria, Special Departure tours Short Break city packages. Discount applies to tour price when booked with specified air.Savings apply to one tour per air fare purchased. Return economy QF/BA Q class fares between Australia and Europe must bepurchased in conjunction with specified Contiki departures. Please note strict TTL’s apply. This offer is combinable with otherContiki brochured Juicy Deals see brochure or contiki.com.au/deals. Booking, payment & cancellation conditions apply as perContiki’s Europe Winter 08/09 brochure see contiki.com.au/winter for full details.

Juicy Deals

Offer #1: Save up to A$179 off the cost of your tourwhen you book and pay in full at least 6 months prior to departure.

Save up to A$89off the cost of your tour when you book and pay in full at least 4 months prior to departure.

Look out for the early payment discount symbol on each tour page.

How to cut the cost of your holiday even more...With our Juicy Deals you could save up to A$179 or even better, get agroup of 10 friends together and you could travel FREE!

Early Payment Discounts

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNTSAVE UP TO A$179

$$$’sSave

Hurry!Book and pay in full by 31 July

2008

Gold Seal ProtectionPeace of Mind Insurance for just A$89.Contiki's Gold Seal gives you the option to cancel your tour for any reason,prior to departing Australia. Gold Seal also allows you to leave your Contikiholiday early for personal reasons or illness with a refund of A$40 for eachunused day of your tour. In addition, Gold Seal covers any extra air ticketcosts should you need to return home early. See page 42 for details.

Group Discounts

Funky 4 - Save 5%Our ‘Funky 4’ discount means a 5% saving per person when

4 or more people book at the same time on the same trip.

Super 7 - Discount Save 7.5%Book a group of 7 people travelling on the same holiday at the

same time and get a 7.5% discount per person.

Travel Free - Save $$$’sExperience Contiki’s Europe with a group of 10 friends booked on

the same trip at the same time and the 11th person travels free.

Alternatively, everyone in your group gets 10% off.

NB. All discounts apply to land tour price only. Funky 4,

Super 7, Travel Free and Mix and Match multiple tour offers

cannot be combined.

As soon as Contiki has received your deposit, the land tour price confirmed toyou by Contiki reservations is guaranteed so book and pay your deposit asearly as possible! It gives you the best choice and could save you money. OnlyGovernment action can change the price you pay. See page 43 for full details.

Offer #2:

Price Guarantee

Multiple TourDiscountSave A$50. Book two Contikiholidays, at least seven days long atthe same time from this, or any otherContiki brochure and get A$50 offthe cost of the second holiday.

Winter Air + Tour Deal

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Check in and chill out at Contiki’s

Arriving in London can be a huge challenge. Colourful, cosmopolitan andalways buzzing, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s why Contikicreated ‘The Basement’, a friendly space for you to hang out, get yourbearings and make use of our range of helpful services.

The Basement is at the Royal National Hotel on Bedford Way and is open 7 days a week from 11am to 7pm in winter, 1st October to 30th April and offers a range of services such as:

• Team of friendly Contiki Customer Services Representatives ready to help or take any tour bookings

• Tickets for day trips and London sightseeing

• Booking of Pre and Post London accommodation

• Internet Café

• Games Room

• Chill out lounge

• Client mail facility

• Long & short term luggage storage

For more information refer to:

Our exclusive 2 & 4 night breaks offer you a choice betweenContiki’s two centrally located London hotels and includes avalue-packed collection of extras and excursionsguaranteed to make sure you enjoy your London stay -we’ve taken care of all the organising. The days/dates allowyou the flexibility to fit a London package around your tour.Book through your travel agent when you choose yourContiki holiday. Contiki gives you the perfect opportunity to experienceLondon at your own pace.

All this included � Accommodation at the hotel of your choice (see descriptions

on page 13). � Continental breakfast daily.� Return transfer from Heathrow airport to central London by

underground tube. � Open-top bus sightseeing tour including Buckingham Palace,

Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral. � Theatre tickets (stalls or dress circle) to one of a selection of

London shows. � Services of Contiki representatives at the Royal National Hotel. � Free Contiki ‘Welcome to London’ information booklet.

Plus for 4 nights� Special 3-day London Underground & Bus Travel Pass. This

can be validated to commence on a date convenient to you. � Day excursion including entrance to Stonehenge plus guided

tour of Roman Baths, Bath. You choose the day for thisexcursion to fit in with your travel plans whilst in the UK.

For a more detailed itinerary refer to:

Commencing Daily Daily Daily Daily

Royal National HotelTriple Share with facilitiesTwin share with facilities

M3LSR M5LSRA$319 A$679A$359 A$765

M3LSR M5LSRA$295 A$649A$325 A$705

Imperial HotelTwin Share with facilitiesSingle with facilities

M3LSI M5LSIA$405 A$845A$499 A$1015

M3LSI M5LSIA$379 A$799A$439 A$919

(1 Sep ‘08 - 31 Oct ‘08)2 Nights 4 Nights

(1 Nov ‘08 - 20 Mar ‘09)2 Nights 4 Nights

Check Out London2 & 4 night packages inone of the world’s mostvibrant citiesfrom A$295

London!

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Room to share?TRIPLE SHARE: A combination of 2 and 3 bedded rooms.

TWIN SHARE: Guaranteed twin bedded rooms every night

SINGLE: A room to yourself every night (limited numbers available on certain tours)

ON YOUR OWN: Nearly half our clients travel alone so don’t stress – youcan share with a same-sex room mate and stay on the twin or triple-sharerate regardless.

What can you expect from aContiki hotel?We use Superior Tourist Class hotels throughout

Europe. The focus is on location and quality coupled

with our commitment to value for money. You’ll never

be far from the heart of the action and the main city

sights in our hotels. As a special treat in certain cities

you will enjoy something really special...see below.

Where You Stay

Where you stay

Special hotels and resortsMount PilatusAt an elevation of some 2,100m (6890ft) above sea level, towering abovethe beautiful city of Lucerne, is Europe’s highest hotel – the Bellevue.

From the top of Mt Pilatus, there’s a rare opportunity to view awe-inspiringpanoramas: the Swiss Alps form a breathtaking backdrop to the sensationalsurrounding lakeland region.

How do you reach the Bellevue, Mt Pilatus? Take a romantic gondola rideabove the Alpine meadows before changing to the aerial cable-car for afinal thrilling trip to the summit. Unforgettable!

Eventhotel Pyramide, ViennaThe inspired Eventhotel Pyramide is an attraction in itself. This giganticglass pyramid is set in lavish landscaped gardens only 25 minutes fromcentral Vienna.

Relax and enjoy deluxe rooms with stereo radio, satellite TV and luxurybathrooms or simply spend your time being pampered in the ‘wellness’ centre.Its sauna, steam baths and massages will be sure to keep you refreshed.Surrounded by shops, restaurants and bars as well as boasting a free on-siteinternet facility, your stay in Austria will be everything but stressful!

Ibis Wenceslas Square - Prague

Hotel Regent- Rome

Hotel Kyriad CentrePort, Nice

Mt Pilatus

Eventhotel Pyramide

Choice hotels and resortsWhen staying in Europe’s capitals location is all important. We’ve chosenSuperior Tourist Class hotels throughout the continent meaning you’ll beright where you want to be – close to the life and colour of the city centreand surrounded by a unique array of sights and sounds.

Keeping the holiday feelingRelax in style – our hotels are there to make sure you never forget you’re onholiday. After a day of exploring and adventure there’s no better way tounwind than chilling out in the restaurant or bar. All our rooms comecomplete with private facilities and a selection of modern conveniences.

More than a tripIn addition to all this, we offer you the chance to spend the night at one ofour unique night-stops located across Europe. Imagine spending the nighton a Swiss mountain top, in a Four Star Plus resort or on a Nile cruise...hard we know, guess you have to be there!

Don’t forget skiOn ski hoidays you stay in a traditional Gasthof in the heart of the Austrian Tyrol.Idyllic, great value and close to the best skiing. For more details see p.38-40

Why not spend a few extra days in Europe before or after your tour? We’ve negotiated special

rates for you to take advantage of.

Royal National Hotel (Tourist Class)Bedford Way, London WC1. Tel: +44 020 7637 2488

It doesn’t get more central than this. WithWest End theatres, Soho nightlife andOxford Street shopping all a ten-minutewalk away, the Royal National is the idealplace to base yourself in London. With all the conveniences you’d expect ofa large Tourist Class hotel, it offerscomfortable rooms with private facilities.

• Twin-share A$89 • Triple-share A$65(1/10/08-31/10/08)

• Twin-share A$79 • Triple-share A$65(1/11/08-20/3/09)

Imperial Hotel (Superior Tourist Class)Russell Square, London WC1. Tel: +44 020 7837 3655

Just around the corner from the RoyalNational Hotel, the Imperial is a perfectbase with friendly, personal service and a

relaxed atmosphere. It is slightly quieterthan the Roya l National and offers achoice of restaurants and bars. All therooms are extremely comfortable withprivate facilities, TV, telephone & radio.Please note: Clients booking the Imperial Hotelmay occasionally be located at the adjacentPresident or Bedford Hotels, which are of an equal standard.

• Single A$155 • Twin-share A$105(1/10/08-31/10/08)

• Single A$129 • Twin-share A$95(1/11/08-20/3/09)

Guests of the Royal National & ImperialHotels (including the President & Bedford)are able to enjoy the use of a LeisureCentre comprising Gym, Aerobic Studio,Swimming Pool, Sauna, Steam Room andJacuzzi at concessionary rates.NB: Usually a room booked in a London hotel isavailable at 2.00pm on the first date booked. Forrates from 21/03/09 onwards please contactContiki Reservations.

BERLIN TO BUDAPEST (WWIT, WWBV

& WWBP) PRE TOUR ONLY

Best Western City Ost, Frankfurter

Allee 57-59, Berlin, 10247 Germany

Tel: +49 (0) 3072022100

A modern hotel located in the trendy

Friedrichshain district of Berlin – a short

tram ride from Alexanderplatz and

museum island. All rooms are equipped

with satellite TV, air-conditioning

and telephone.

• Single A$105 • Twin-share A$65

Except:

• Single A$249 • Twin-Share A$159

(29-12/08-3/1/2009)

EGYPT & THE NILE (WTEG) PRE &

POST TOUR

Oasis Hotel, Beginning of Cairo

Alexandria Desert Road, Cairo.

Tel: +20 (02) 838 7333

Situated a short distance from the

Pyramids, the Oasis Hotel features a

swimming pool, restaurant and bar.

Each room is air-conditioned with

en-suite bathroom, mini-bar, telephone &

satellite TV.


(16/10/08-15/3/09)

Except:


(24/12/08-4/1/09)

SPANISH SPREE (WWEH) PRE & POSTTOUR. MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS(WWMD) PRE TOUR ONLY (WWDM)POST TOUR ONLY

Hotel Florida Norte, Paseo de laFlorida, 5 28008 Madrid. Tel: +34 (91) 542 8300

Centrally located and opposite theEstacion del Norte train station. Good 4star hotel complete with air-conditioning,TV, telephone and safe in each room.


MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS(WWDM) PRE TOUR ONLY (WWMD)POST TOUR ONLY

Roma Park Hotel, Via DellaCaffarelletta 112/114, 00179 Roma. Tel: +39 (06) 7835 9552

Good 4 star hotel located on the outskirtsof the centre of Rome. Rooms areequipped with air-conditioning, satelliteTV, telephone & mini-bar.


SIMPLY ITALY (WWSY) AND ITALIAN ESPRESSO (WWHI) PRE &POST TOUR ONLY

Hotel Giglio dell Opera, Via Principe Amedeo, 14, 00185 Roma. Tel: +39 (06) 484401

A centrally located hotel. All rooms feature air conditioning, satelite TV and mini bar.


London Berlin Madrid

Rome

Cairo

This accommodation can be arranged atthe same time you book your Contiki tourwith your travel agent or with Contiki. Theseparticular hotels mentioned are subject toavailablitliy, Contiki will provide an similaralternative if needed upon your arrival IMPORTANT NOTE: Rooms are onlyavailable for a maximum of 2 consecutivenights in all the hotels except Rome whereonly 1 night may be booked.• All rates are per person per night and

include continental breakfast. (ExceptLondon which does not include breakfast).

• All rooms have private facilities. • Full payment is required 45 days before

the first night’s accommodation.

• Cancellation within 14 days of the firstnight’s ccommodation incurs 100%cancellation charges.

• Any amendment to a hotel booking willincur an administrative charge of A$35.

• Rates for all accommodation shown hereonly apply to Contiki clients booking extraaccommodation directly before and/orafter their tour.

• If two people are sharing a room thenthey must both make their booking at thesame time.

• Individual travellers must book a singleroom in all cities except London, where ifyou require you can book a twin or triple-share room & we will match you up toshare with someone of the same sex.

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Amsterdam:� See the canals, gable

houses and city by night

Rhine Valley: � Scenic drive along the

Rhine River� See the Lorelei Rock

Munich: � See the Glockenspiel &

Marienplatz� Visit a beerhall

Brenner Pass: � Scenic drive past vineyards,

orchards & castles

Venice: � Private motorboat to the

historic islands� See the Bridge of Sighs, the

Doges' Palace & St. Mark'sSquare

� Murano glass-blowing &

Burano lace-makingdemonstrations

Lucerne: � See the Wooden Chapel

Bridge� Scenic Alpine drive

� View the Lion Monument

Burgundy: � See the Chablis &

Burgundy vineyards

Paris: � Evening Tour of Illuminations� See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de

Triomphe, the Louvre, theChamps Elysées & NôtreDame Cathedral

� Visit a French Perfumery

Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing areincluded in your tour price!

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Belgium (in transit), Netherlands,Germany, Austria (in transit), Italy, Switzerland, France

All this included� 8 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 12.� Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share with

private facilities.� 8 Continental breakfasts (B) and 5 three-course dinners (D)

- as per itinerary.� Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.� Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver.� Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats. � Ferry transport as per itinerary. � Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

New friends in Paris

Traditional Meal- Munich

“The spectacular colours

of the stained glass in

St. Chapelle in Paris on

a sunny day makes this my

favourite building in

all of Europe.”

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Karen LakeContiki Tour Manager

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DAY 1: London to Amsterdam.Meet your Contiki Crew, see the WhiteCliffs of Dover before travellingthrough Belgium, into the Netherlandsto Amsterdam. (D)

DAY 2: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley.Free time to visit Anne Frank's houseor the Van Gogh Museum. Later achance to try some Rhine Rieslingwine. (B,D)

DAY 3: Rhine Valley to Munich.Learn how beersteins are crafted. ToMunich, home of the Oktoberfest. (B)

DAY 4: Munich to Venice. Stunningscenic drive across the Brenner Pass and into Italy towards beautifulVenice. (B,D)

DAY 5: Venice. Travel to the centralislands of Venice for sightseeing and ahalf day free to explore. Time later fora gondola ride. (B)

DAY 6: Venice to Lucerne. Scenicdrive past Milan and Lake Como toLucerne, in the heart of the SwissAlps. (B,D)

DAY 7: Lucerne to Paris. ThroughBurgundy, past Dijon's vineyards, toParis. Tonight your first glimpse of thisbeautiful city. (B,D)

DAY 8: Paris. City sightseeing thismorning with the afternoon free toexplore Paris. Tonight maybe join usfor a cabaret show. (B)

DAY 9: Paris to London. Travel northpast World War I battlefields to Calaisand our ferry crossing to England. (B)

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WWHH:Single room supplement: A$349.5% Triple share reduction.Start 7.30am & end approx. 6.30pm.Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice.

For Travel Insurance see page 42.

OFFER 1 SAVE A$69OFFER 2 SAVE A$35

EARLYPAYMENTDISCOUNT

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...to explore and do your own thing, as well astake part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See page 7 for more details. Here’s a sample:

Amsterdam: � Evening Canal Cruise

Rhine Valley: � Wine Tasting

Venice: � Gondola Ride � Venetian Dinner

Paris: � A famous Parisian Cabaret Show & Dinner

� Group Photo

FREE TIME

1 or more nightstops

Places visited

Parisian Cabaret Show

Venice

Wine Tasting - Rhine Valley

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Refer towww.contiki.com.au/magic-winter


Belgium (in transit), Netherlands Germany, Austria, Italy, Vatican City,Switzerland, France

Amsterdam: � See the canals, gable houses

and city by night

Rhine Valley: � Scenic drive along the Rhine River� Visit the riverside town St. Goar

Munich: � See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz� Visit a beerhall


orchards & castles

Venice: � Private motorboat to the

historic islands� See the Bridge of Sighs,

the Doges' Palace & St. Mark's Square

� Murano glass-blowingdemonstration

Rome: � See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain,

Pantheon, Piazza Navona,Colosseum & Roman Forum

Vatican City: � See St. Peter's Basilica

Florence: � Walking tour with a local guide� See the Duomo, Basilica Santa

Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, theBaptistry & Piazza della Signoria

� Florentine leather craftdemonstration

Lucerne: � See the Wooden Chapel Bridge

Burgundy: � See the Chablis & Burgundy

vineyards


Triomphe, the Louvre, theChamps Elysées & Nôtre Dame Cathedral


Included HighlightsAll these highlights along with city sightseeing are included inyour tour price!

EUROPEAN DISCOVERY


private facilities. � 11 Continental breakfasts (B) and 6 three-course dinners (D)

- as per itinerary. � Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.� Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver. � Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats. � Ferry transport as per itinerary. � Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

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“The best thing about Europe

is the variety of tastes, every

place has a special dish. You

could plan your travels totally

around food!”

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Oliver WoodContiki Tour Manager

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Loire

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Rhine

Elbe

Rhone

Po

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Danube

RUHR VALLEY

LAKE COMO

BRENNER PASS

APENNINEMOUNTAINS

SWISS ALPS

LONDON

DOVER

CALAIS

VATICAN CITY

VALLEY OF THE SOMME

BURGUNDY REGION

AMSTERDAM

RHINEVALLEY

MUNICH

INNSBRUCK

LUCERNE

PARIS

VENICE

ROME

FLORENCE

Mediterranean Sea

Adriatic Sea

English Channel

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Amsterdam: � Evening Canal Cruise

Rhine Valley: � Wine Tasting

Venice: � Gondola Ride

Rome: � Guided Imperial Rome Tour

Florence: � Tuscan Hills Feast with entertainment

Paris: � Famous Parisian Cabaret Show & Dinner1 or more nightstops

Places visited

Tuscan Hills Feast - Florence

Wooden Chapel Bridge - Lucerne


DAY 2: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley.Free time to visit Anne Frank's house orthe Van Gogh Museum. Later a chanceto try some Rhine Riesling wine. (B,D)

DAY 3: Rhine Valley to Munich.Learn how beersteins are crafted. ToMunich, home of the Oktoberfest. (B)

DAY 4: Munich to Innsbruck.Scenic alpine drive to the capital ofthe Tyrol, Innsbruck. Time to exploreand shop. (B,D)

DAY 5: Innsbruck to Venice. Overthe Brenner Pass into Italy. Travel tohistorical islands of Venice forsightseeing and free time to explore.Time later for a gondola ride. (B)

DAY 6: Venice to Rome. Through

Umbria to Rome for our sightseeingtour. (B,D)

DAY 7: Rome. Full day free to exploreRome. Maybe see St. Peter's Basilica,the Spanish Steps or check out theshops. (B)

DAY 8: Rome to Florence. Throughthe Tuscan countryside to Florence forour guided walking tour and free timeto shop or visit one of the famousmuseums. (B)

DAY 9: Florence to Lucerne. Scenicdrive past Milan and Lake Como toLucerne, in the Swiss Alps. (B,D)




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Refer to www.contiki.com.au/discovery-winter

Amsterdam:� Visit a cheese farm & clog

maker's house� See the city by night

Rhine Valley:� See the Lorelei Rock Lucerne:� See the Wooden Chapel Bridge� Scenic Alpine drive

Liechtenstein:� Visit Vaduz, the capital

Innsbruck:� See the Golden Roof, Royal

Palace & Olympic Ski Jump

Brenner Pass:� Scenic drive past vineyards,

orchards & castles

Venice:� Private motorboat to the


the Doges' Palace & St.Mark's Square

� Murano glass-blowingdemonstration

Rome:� See Piazza Venezia, Trevi

Fountain, Pantheon, PiazzaNavona, Colosseum &Roman Forum

Vatican City:� See St. Peter's Basilica

Florence:� Walking tour with a local guide� See the Duomo, Basilica Santa

Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, theBaptistry & Piazza della Signoria


Pisa: � See the Leaning Tower

French Riviera: � Visit a French Perfumery� Scenic Drive along the

Riviera coast� Visit Monaco & see the

Royal Palace� Visit a Monte Carlo casino

Avignon:� Visit Avignon & see the

Papal Palace

Lyon:� Visit the old town

Burgundy: � See the Chablis & Burgundy

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All this included� 15 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 12. � Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share

with private facilities. � 15 Continental breakfasts (B) and 8 three-course dinners (D)


Mount Pilatus, Switzerland - a Contiki special stopover

“The best way to experience

Venice? Travel along the

Grand Canal, it’s incredible

and just like a scene from

a movie”

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MONACO

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Amsterdam: � Evening Canal CruiseRhine Valley: � Wine TastingLucerne: � Fondue LunchVenice: � Gondola RideRome: � Guided Imperial Rome TourFlorence: � NightclubFrench Riviera: � Dinner in MonacoParis: � Famous Parisian Cabaret Show & Dinner


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DAY 1: London to Amsterdam. Meetyour Contiki Crew, see the White Cliffs ofDover before travelling through Belgium,into the Netherlands to Amsterdam. (D)

DAY 2: Amsterdam. A full day to enjoythis vibrant city - maybe visit AnneFrank's house or the Van Gogh museumand do some shopping. Tonight a chanceto try local cuisine. (B)

DAY 3: Amsterdam to Rhine Valley.To Germany to learn how beersteins arecrafted and maybe try some RhineRiesling wine. (B,D)

DAY 4: Rhine Valley to Lucerne.Picturesque drive in to Switzerland.Tonight stay in our special hotel atop Mt. Pilatus (weather conditionspermitting). (B,D)

DAY 5: Lucerne. A whole day to enjoymountains, lakes and shopping. (B,D)

DAY 6: Lucerne to Innsbruck.Scenic alpine drive to the capital of theTyrol, Innsbruck. Time to explore andshop. (B,D)

DAY 7: Innsbruck to Venice. Over theBrenner Pass into Italy. Travel to historicalislands of Venice for sightseeing and freetime to explore. Time later for a gondolaride. (B)

DAY 8: Venice to Rome. Through Umbriato Rome for our sightseeing tour. (B)

DAY 9: Rome. Full day free to exploreRome. Maybe see St. Peter's Basilica,the Spanish Steps or check out theshops. (B,D)

DAY 10: Rome to Florence. Throughthe Tuscan countryside to Florence for ourguided walking tour and free time to shopor visit one of the famous museums. (B)

DAY 11: Florence to French Riviera.Visit Pisa, then past Genoa to the FrenchRiviera. (B,D)

DAY 12: French Riviera. A whole dayto relax - maybe hit the shops for someFrench fashion or enjoy a leisurely lunch.Tonight Monaco and Monte Carlo. (B)

DAY 13: French Riviera to Lyon. Visita French perfumery and Avignon. Tonightexplore the gastronomical capital ofFrance, Lyon. (B)

DAY 14: Lyon to Paris. Free time at the Château Fontainbleau, then on to Paris and an evening tour of the 'City ofLights'. (B,D)

DAY 15: Paris. City sightseeing thismorning with the afternoon free toexplore Paris. Tonight maybe join us for acabaret show. (B)


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Refer to www.contiki.com.au/encounter-winter

Amsterdam:� See the city by night� Visit a cheese farm & clog

maker's house

Berlin:� See the Tiergarten,

Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, BrandenbergGate, historic Reichstagbuilding and the remains ofthe Berlin Wall

Prague:� See Hradcany Castle,

the Cathedral of St. Vitus,Charles Bridge andWenceslas Square

Munich:� See the Glockenspiel

& Marienplatz� Visit a beerhall Venice:� Private motorboat to the

historic islands

� See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges' Palace & St.Mark's Square

� Murano glass-blowing &Burano lace-makingdemonstrations


Fountain, Pantheon, PiazzaNavona, Colosseum & Roman Forum

Vatican City:� See St. Peter's Basilica Pisa:� See the Leaning Tower Florence:� Walking tour with a local guide� See the Duomo, Basilica

Santa Croce, Giotto's BellTower, the Baptistry & Piazzadella Signoria


Lucerne:� See the Wooden Chapel Bridge� Scenic Alpine driveBurgundy:� See the Chablis & Burgundy

vineyards Paris:� Evening Tour of Illuminations� See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de




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Belgium (in transit), Netherlands,Germany, Czech Republic, Austria(in transit), Italy, Vatican City,Switzerland, France

All this included� 18 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 12.� Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share



Nôtre Dame - Paris

Spend some time in London before or after your tour

“I love the special moments people

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DAY 2: Amsterdam. A full day toenjoy this vibrant city - maybe visitAnne Frank's house or the Van Goghmuseum and do some shopping.Tonight a chance to try local cuisine. (B)

DAY 3: Amsterdam to Berlin.Past Hannover, across the River Elbeto Germany's capital Berlin. (B,D)

DAY 4: Berlin. Sightseeing tour, thena free day to visit 'Checkpoint Charlie'museum and explore. Maybe join anhistorical walking tour. (B)

DAY 5: Berlin to Prague. A stop inDresden on the way to the golden cityof Prague. (B,D)

DAY 6: Prague. Sightseeing withplenty of free time to enjoy thismedieval city. Maybe join us for lunchon a river cruise. (B)

DAY 7: Prague to Munich. ToMunich, home of the Oktoberfest. (B)

DAY 8: Munich. A full free day todiscover the sights of Munich. Enjoythe shops or visit a museum. (B,D)

DAY 9: Munich to Venice. Stunningscenic drive across the Brenner Pass and into Italy towards beautifulVenice. (B,D)

DAY 10: Venice. Travel to the centralislands of Venice for sightseeing and ahalf day free to explore. Time later fora gondola ride. (B)

DAY 11: Venice to Rome. ThroughUmbria to Rome for our sightseeingtour. (B)

DAY 12: Rome. Full day free toexplore Rome. Maybe see St. Peter'sBasilica, the Spanish Steps or checkout the shops. (B,D)

DAY 13: Rome to Florence.Through the Tuscan countryside tovisit Pisa, then on to Florence. (B,D)

DAY 14: Florence. This morning aguided walking tour of the sights ofFlorence. In your free half day explorethe shops or visit one of the manymuseums. (B)

DAY 15: Florence to Lucerne. Scenicdrive past Milan and Lake Como toLucerne, in the Swiss Alps. (B,D)

DAY 16: Lucerne. A whole day toenjoy mountains, lakes and shopping. (B)




Itinerary

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/inspiration-winter

Nightclub - Florence

Charles Bridge - Prague

Paris:� Evening Tour of Illuminations� See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de


Lucerne:� See the Wooden Chapel Bridge� View the Lion Monument

French Riviera:� Visit a French Perfumery

� Scenic Drive along the Riviera coast

� Visit Monaco & see the Royal Palace

� Visit a Monte Carlo casino

Pisa:� See the Leaning Tower

Florence:� Walking tour with a local

guide


� See the Duomo, BasilicaSanta Croce, Giotto's BellTower, the Baptistry & Piazzadella Signoria

Rome:� See Piazza Venezia,

Pantheon, Trevi Fountain,Piazza Navona, Colosseum &Roman Forum



historic islands

� See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges' Palace & St.Mark's Square

� Murano glass-blowing & Burano lace-makingdemonstrations


orchards & castles

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Mauthausen:� Visit the concentration camp

Vienna:� See Schönbrunn Palace,

St. Stephen's Cathedral & the State Opera House

� Scenic drive along thehistoric Ring Road

Prague:� See Hradcany Castle, the

Cathedral of St. Vitus, CharlesBridge and Wenceslas Square

Rhine Valley:� See the Lorelei Rock

Amsterdam:� See the canals, gable houses

and city by night� Visit a cheese farm & clog

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Winter Markets in Munich

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Prague - with the craziest

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cities in the world.”

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WWHT:Single room supplement: A$699.5% Triple share reduction.Start 7.30am & end approx. 6.30pm.Spend New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam.Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague.Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice.Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome.Spend New Year’s Eve in Florence.Spend New Year’s Eve in Nice.Spend New Year’s Eve in Lucerne.




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DAY 1: London to Paris. Meet yourContiki Crew and see the White Cliffs of Dover. Continue past World War Ibattlefields to Paris for your firstglimpse of this beautiful city. (D)DAY 2: Paris. City sightseeing thismorning with the afternoon free toexplore Paris. Tonight maybe join usfor dinner and a cabaret show. (B)DAY 3: Paris to Lucerne. Throughthe vineyards of Burgundy, past Dijonto Lucerne in the Swiss Alps. (B,D)DAY 4: Lucerne. A day to enjoymountains, lakes and shopping. (B,D)DAY 5: Lucerne to French Riviera.Scenic drive past Lake Como andMilan to the Mediterranean and theFrench Riviera. Tonight Monaco andMonte Carlo. (B)DAY 6: French Riviera. A whole dayto relax – maybe shop for someFrench fashion. (B,D)DAY 7: French Riviera to Florence.Past Genoa to Pisa and Florence inTuscany. (B,D)DAY 8: Florence. This morning aguided walking tour of the sights ofFlorence. In your free half day explorethe shops or visit one of the manymuseums. (B)DAY 9: Florence to Rome. ThroughUmbria to Rome for our sightseeingtour. (B)DAY 10: Rome. Full day free toexplore Rome. Maybe visit St. Peter’sBasilica, the Spanish Steps or checkout the shops. (B,D)DAY 11: Rome to Venice. Acrossthe Apennine Mountains past Bologna,home of spaghetti bolognese, toVenice. (B,D)DAY 12: Venice. Travel to the centralislands of Venice for sight-seeing anda half day free to explore. Time laterfor a gondola ride. (B)DAY 13: Venice to Munich. ToMunich, home of the Oktoberfest. (B)DAY 14: Munich to Vienna. To thecapital of Austria. Tonight a chance tojoin us at a classical music recital. (B)

DAY 15: Vienna. Morning sightseeingwith a half day free to explore, shop orvisit one of the fantastic museums. (B,D)

DAY 16: Vienna to Prague. ThroughBohemia to Prague, the capital of theCzech Republic. (B,D)

DAY 17: Prague. Sightseeing withplenty of free time to enjoy thismedieval city. Maybe join us for lunchon a river cruise. (B)

DAY 18: Prague to Rhine Valley.Through Germany to the Rhine Valley.Learn how beersteins are crafted andmaybe try some local Rhine Reislingwine. (B,D)

DAY 19: Rhine Valley toAmsterdam. Cross the border intothe Netherlands. Tonight Amsterdamnightlife. (B,D)

DAY 20: Amsterdam. A full day toenjoy this vibrant city - maybe visitAnne Frank's house or the Van Goghmuseum and do some shopping.Tonight a chance to try local cuisine. (B)

DAY 21: Amsterdam to London.Time to swap addresses as we travelthrough Belgium back to Calais for ourferry crossing to England. (B)

Itinerary

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/vista-winter

Florence

Paris:� Evening Tour of Illuminations� See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de


Lucerne: � See the Wooden Chapel Bridge

Lyon: � Visit the old town

Barcelona: � See Gaudi's Art Nouveau

Cathedral & the 1992 OlympicGames complex

� Walk through the GothicQuarter and La Rambla

French Riviera: � Visit a French Perfumery� Scenic Drive along the



Florence:� Walking tour with a local guide� See the Duomo, Basilica

Santa Croce, Giotto's BellTower, the Baptistry & Piazzadella Signoria


Rome: � See Piazza Venezia, Trevi


Vatican City: � See St. Peter's Basilica


historic islands

� See the Bridge of Sighs, theDoges' palace & St. Mark'sSquare


Vienna: � See Schönbrunn Palace,

St. Stephen's Cathedral & the State Opera House

� Scenic drive along thehistoric Ring Road

Mauthausen:� Visit the concentration camp

Munich: � See the Glockenspiel &


Prague: � See Hradcany Castle, the

Cathedral of St. Vitus, CharlesBridge & Wenceslas Square


Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, BrandenbergGate, historic Reichstagbuilding and the remains ofthe Berlin Wall

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...to explore and do your own thing, aswell as take part in our ‘OptionalExtras’ (at extra cost). See page 7 formore details. Here’s a sample:

FREE TIME1 or more nightstops

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OFFER 1 SAVE A$179OFFER 2 SAVE A$89SEE PAGE 10

DAY 1: London to Paris. Meet yourContiki Crew, see the White Cliffs ofDover. Continue past World War Ibattlefields to Paris. Tonight your firstglimpse of the 'City of Lights'. (D)

DAY 2: Paris Sightseeing.Sightseeing with time to explore thefamous landmarks of Paris. (B)

DAY 3: Paris to Lucerne. Throughthe vineyards of Burgundy, past Dijonto Lucerne in the Swiss Alps. (B,D)

DAY 4: Lucerne. A day to enjoymountains, lakes and shopping. (B,D)

DAY 5: Lucerne to Lyon. PastGeneva and Lausanne and on to Lyon,France's gastronomic capital. (B)

DAY 6: Lyon to Barcelona. ThroughProvence to Pont du Gard, then pastthe Pyrenées Mountains to theMediterranean city Barcelona. (B,D)

DAY 7: Barcelona. Morning sight-seeing with a half day free to follow inColumbus or Picasso's footsteps.Maybe Flamenco dancing tonight. (B)

DAY 8: Barcelona to FrenchRiviera. Return to France and passCannes, home of the film festival tothe French Riviera. (B,D)

DAY 9: French Riviera. A whole dayto relax - maybe hit the shops forsome French fashion or enjoy aleisurely lunch. Tonight Monaco andMonte Carlo. (B)

DAY 10: French Riviera toFlorence. Past Genoa to Pisa andFlorence in Tuscany. (B)

DAY 11: Florence to Rome. Awalking tour of Florence and time forshopping. Then to Rome for oursightseeing tour. (B)DAY 12: Rome. A full day free toexplore Rome. Maybe see the Sistine

Chapel, climb the Spanish Steps orcheck out the shops. (B,D)DAY 13: Rome to Venice. Acrossthe Apennine Mountains past Bologna,home of spaghetti bolognese, toVenice. (B,D)DAY 14: Venice. Travel to the centralislands of Venice for sightseeing and ahalf day free to explore. Time later fora gondola ride. (B)DAY 15: Venice to Vienna. Throughthe Dolomite Mountains to Austria'scity of music Vienna. Tonight a specialresort hotel. (B)DAY 16: Vienna. Morning sightseeingwith a half day free to explore, shop orvisit one of the fantastic museums. (B,D)DAY 17: Vienna to Munich. ToMunich, home of the Oktoberfest. (B,D)DAY 18: Munich to Prague.Through the German countryside tothe golden city of Prague. (B,D)DAY 19: Prague. Sightseeing withplenty of free time to enjoy thismedieval city. Maybe join us for lunchon a river cruise. (B)DAY 20: Prague to Berlin. A stop inDresden on the way to Berlin, thehistoric capital of Germany. (B,D)DAY 21: Berlin. Sight-seeing tour,time to visit the "Checkpoint Charlie"museum and shops. (B)DAY 22: Berlin to Amsterdam.Across the River Elbe and pastHannover to Amsterdam and itsfamous nightlife. (B,D)DAY 23: Amsterdam. A full day toenjoy this vibrant city - maybe visitAnne Frank's house or the Van Goghmuseum and do some shopping.Tonight a chance to try local cuisine. (B)DAY 24: Amsterdam to London.Time to swap addresses as we travelthrough Belgium back to Calais for ourferry crossing to England. (B)

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evening your chance to join us for aspecial treat - dinner and show atthe world famous Moulin Rougecabaret. (B)DAY 6: Paris. What better way toimmerse yourself in Parisian chicthan with a visit to a French perfumehouse? This afternoon and eveningare yours to explore the city andperhaps dine out in style. (B)DAY 7: Paris. Time to swapaddresses and say au-revoir as yourtour ends after breakfast. (B)

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Places visited

All this included� 6 nights in superior tourist class hotels – see page 12.

8 nights for Paris and Amsterdam extensions. 8 nights & 1 overnight train couchette for Rome extension.

� Accommodation based on twin-share with private facilities.� 6 Continental breakfasts (B) and 2 three-course dinners (D)

- as per itinerary except for the Paris, Rome & Amsterdamextensions: 8 Continental breakfasts (B)

� Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.� Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver on days 1-7.� Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats. � Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

You can extend this tour in PARIS and to ROME or AMSTERDAM.See page 27 for further information on these extensions.

LONDON & PARIS

London:� Walking tour to see Soho,

Covent Garden &Piccadilly Circus inLondon's West End

� Visit Stonehenge and seethe mystical boulders

� Visit the old Roman town, Bath

� Experience a traditionalEnglish Pub

� Sightseeing tour ofLondon

� See Westminster Abbey,

the Tower of London, theHouse of Parliament, BigBen & the Royal Palace

� 1 day tube pass for theLondon Underground

� Entrance to a famousWest End Musical

Paris:� Evening Tour of

Illuminations � See the Eiffel Tower, Arc

de Triomphe, the Louvre,the Champs Elysées &Nôtre Dame Cathedral

� Entrance & Guided Tour of the Château of Versailles


For Paris Extension:� 2 Day pass on Paris

metro

For Rome Extension:� Transfer to station &

overnight train to Rome � Transfer to Rome Hotel � 2 day pass on Rome

metro

For AmsterdamExtension:� Transfer to station & train

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Hotel � 2 day city tram pass

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BathsStonehenge: � Audio guided tour of

StonehengeParis:� Parisian Cabaret Show &

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9 Days from A$1179Refer to page 26 for All this Includedand Included Highlights.

ItineraryFor Days 1-6 please see London &Paris 7 day itinerary on page 26.

DAYS 7-8: Paris. Enjoy two more days inParis to shop, enjoy good food and visitmuseums. Alternatively take a day trip toone of the nearby attractions - Disneyland,the Champagne region, or the Monetgardens in Giverny. (B)(B)

DAY 9: Depart Paris. Time to swapaddresses and say au-revoir as your tour

ends after breakfast. (B)Please note: The Paris extension portion ofthis tour is unescorted.

10 Days from A$1529VISIT 4 COUNTRIESEngland, France,Switzerland (in transit), Italy

Refer to page 26 for All this Includedand Included Highlights.


DAY 7: Paris to Rome. Further free time in Paris. In the afternoon board yourovernight train to Rome. (NB: Train cabinsare single sex, therefore those travelling as couples may be separated). (B)

DAYS 8-9: Rome. Transfer to hotel tocheck-in. Enjoy two days exploring & visitsights such as the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon,Piazza Navona, Colosseum, Spanish Stepsor St. Peter’s Basilica. (B)

DAY 10: Depart Rome. Time to swapaddresses and say ‘Arrivederci’ as your tourends after breakfast. (B)Please Note: You’ll travel independently by trainand will be met by a Contiki Representative inRome and transferred to your hotel. Your stay inRome is unescorted.

LONDON & PARIS PLUS AMSTERDAM

9 Days from A$1389VISIT 4 COUNTRIESEngland, France, Belgium(in transit), Netherlands



DAYS 7-8: Paris to Amsterdam.Train to Amsterdam. Check-in to yourhotel. There will be plenty of time toexplore Amsterdam - visit sights such as the Van Gogh museum or Anne Frank’s house and enjoy the greatnightlife. (B)(B)

DAY 9: Depart Amsterdam.Time to swap addresses and say goodbyeas your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

Please note: You’ll travel independently bytrain and will be met by a ContikiRepresentative in Amsterdam and transferredto your hotel. Your stay in Amsterdam isunescorted.

LONDON & PARIS PLUS ROME

LONDON & PARIS PLUS 2 DAYS PARIS

Trafalgar Square - London

Amsterdam Canal CruiseEiffel Tower - Paris

Paris metro Sacre Coeur - Paris

Colosseum - Rome Trevi Fountain- Rome

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Po

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Danube

BERLIN

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DRESDEN

KUTNA HORA

BRATISLAVA

VIENNABUDAPEST

DAY 1: Arrive Berlin. Check-into your hotel after 2pm. Meetyour Tour Manager and fellowtravellers at 6pm for dinner. (D)

DAYS 2-3: Berlin. After ourmorning sightseeing tour enjoytwo days exploring this amazingcity. Visit the Checkpoint Charliemuseum, shop on the Unter derLinden and experience whereEast meets West. (B)(B)

DAY 4: Berlin to Prague. Wevisit Dresden en-route to the CzechRepublic for 3 nights in Prague, thegolden city built on seven hillsacross the River Vltava. (B,D)

DAYS 5-6: Prague. Morningsightseeing, then there’s free timeto stroll the cobblestoned streetsof the Old Town, discover theJewish quarter and revel in thelocal nightlife. (B)(B)

DAY 7: Prague to Vienna. VisitKutná Hora before journeying

south to Vienna, the majesticcapital of Austria. Tonight aftersightseeing why not check outsome of the local clubs. (B,D)

DAY 8: Vienna. A day to see thesights, snack on apple strudeland sip on coffee. Tonight maybeenjoy a concert. (B)

DAY 9: Vienna to Budapest.Three capital cities today! From Vienna to Slovakia's capitalBratislava with time to explore.Then to beautiful Budapest to discover this Hungarian gem. (B,D)

DAY 10: Budapest. Morningsightseeing then there’s time tovisit some of the museums, shopand take a spa. Why not join usthis evening for a farewell rivercruise with buffet dinner? (B)

DAY 11: Depart Budapest.Time to say goodbye to yournew-found friends as your tourends after breakfast. (B)

Itinerary1 or more nightstops

Places visited

All this included� 10 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 12.

8 nights for Berlin & Prague plus Vienna. 6 nights for Berlin &Prague. 4 nights for Vienna & Budapest.

� Accommodation based on twin-share with private facilities.� Berlin to Budapest: 10 Continental breakfasts (B) and 4 three-

course dinners (D) - as per itinerary. Vienna & Budapest: 4Continental breakfasts (B) and 2 three-course dinners (D).Berlin & Prague: 6 Continental breakfasts (B) and 2 three-course dinners (D). Berlin & Prague plus Vienna: 8 Continentalbreakfasts (B) and 3 three-course dinners (D)

� Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.� Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver.� Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats. � Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

BERLINTO BUDAPESTFor shorter versions of this itinerary see page 29


Alexanderplatz, RussianWar Memorial,Brandenburg Gate,historic Reichstagbuilding and the remainsof the Berlin Wall

Dresden:� Visit the city destroyed in

World War 2 & known asthe ‘Florence of the north’

� See the rebuilt baroquearchitecture of the RoyalResidence, Zwinger

Fortress, Opera Houseand Frauenkirche

Prague:� Walking tour with a

local guide � See Hradcany Castle,

Cathedral of St. Vitus,Charles Bridge andWenceslas Square.

� Visit the old town square and see theastronomical clock

Kutná Hora:� Visit this World

Heritage town

Vienna:� Scenic drive along the

historic Ring Road� See the Hapsburg

Palaces, St. Stephen'sCathedral and StateOpera House.

Bratislava:� Visit the historic old town.� See St. Martins

Cathedral, Michael Gateand Baroque Tower

Budapest:� Sightseeing of Buda

and Pest� See the Castle District,

Royal Palace, Church of St. Matthias, Chain Bridge andFisherman's Bastion


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DEC 27 JAN 6 1549

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JAN 3 JAN 13 1549

JAN 10 JAN 20 1549

MAR 7 MAR 17 1465

Start End A$ PerBerlin Budapest Person

WWIT:Single room supplement: A$385.5% Triple share reduction.Start 6.00pm & end approx. 8.00am.Spend New Year’s Eve in Prague.

•••†For Travel Insurance see page 42.

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part inour ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See page 7 for moredetails. Here’s a sample:

Berlin: � Historical Walking Tour

Prague: � Lunch River Cruise

Vienna: � Mozart & Strauss Classical Concert

Budapest: � Evening River Cruise & Buffet

FREE TIMEPLEASE NOTEThis map shows route andnightstops for all toursfeatured on pages 28-29:

9 Days from A$1285

ItineraryFor Days 1-8 please see Days 1-8Berlin to Budapest 11 day itinerary on page 28.

DAY 9: Depart Vienna. Time to say

goodbye to your new-found friends as yourtour ends after breakfast. (B)

BERLIN & PRAGUEPLUS VIENNA

Vienna

Berlin Wall

Refer to www.contiki.com.au/berlin-vienna

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JAN 10 JAN 18 1349MAR 7 MAR 15 1285

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Start End A$ PerBerlin Vienna Person

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JAN 16 JAN 20 815MAR 13 MAR 17 765

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ItineraryDAY 1: Arrive Vienna. Check-in to yourhotel after 2pm and the afternoon is yours toexplore. Meet your Tour Manager and fellowtravellers at 6pm for dinner. This evening join

us for a sightseeing tour of the Burg Ring andcheck out some local clubs. (D)

For Days 2-5 please see Days 8-11Berlin to Budapest 11 day itinerary on page 28.

7 Days from A$1015VISIT 2 COUNTRIESGermany, Czech Republic


ItineraryFor Days 1-6 please see Days 1-6Berlin to Budapest 11 day itinerary on page 28.

DAY 7: Depart Prague. Time to say

goodbye to your new-found friends as yourtour ends after breakfast. (B)

VIENNA & BUDAPEST

BERLIN & PRAGUE

Vienna

Prague

Palace guard - Prague

Berlin

Parliament Building on the River Danube- Budapest

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OXFORD

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HADRIAN’S WALL

NORTHUMBERLANDNATIONAL PARK

EDINBURGH

HIGHLANDS

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GLASGOW

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DAY 1: London to Oxford.Driving tour of London sightsbefore free time to exploreWindsor and Oxford. (D)

DAY 2: Oxford to York.Through the Peak District and freetime to enjoy York. (B,D)

DAY 3: York to Edinburgh. Stopat Hadrian's Wall then a scenicdrive to Edinburgh, Scotland. (B)

DAY 4: Edinburgh. Sightseeingwith an afternoon free to enjoythis wonderful city. (B,D)

DAY 5: Edinburgh to ScottishHighlands. Towards the GrampianMountains, along the Whisky Trailto the Highlands. (B,D)

DAY 6: Highlands to Glasgow.Visit Loch Ness, Mount Ben Nevisand Loch Lomond on the way toGlasgow. (B)

DAY 7: Glasgow to Liverpool.To the border town of GretnaGreen, then past the Lake Districtto Liverpool for a Beatles Tour. (B)

DAY 8: Liverpool to London. Astop in Chester, then throughWales and back to London. (B)

London:� See Buckingham Palace,

the Tower of London &Westminster Abbey

Windsor:� See Windsor Castle Oxford:� Visit the University town York:� Walking tour of the city� Visit York Minster NorthumberlandNational Park:� See Hadrian's Wall

Edinburgh:� See Edinburgh Castle,

Holyrood Palace and the Royal Mile

Scottish Highlands:� Scenic drives including

the Whisky Trail andRoyal Deeside

� Visit Loch Ness and Loch Lomond (winter departures maytake a different routedepending on weather)

� Visit and tour a whisky distillery (subject to availability)

� See Ben Nevis, Britain'shighest mountain

Gretna Green:� Entrance to Museum and

take part in an historicwedding ceremony

Liverpool:� See the famous sights

of The Beatles on aMagical Mystery Tourwith our local guide

Chester:� Visit the Tudor town Wales:� Scenic drive through

Snowdonia National Park


GREATBRITAIN

Itinerary

All this included� 7 nights in superior tourist class hotels

- see pages 12.� Accommodation based on twin-share

with private facilities.� 7 Continental breakfasts (B) and 4 three-

course dinners (D) - as per itinerary. � Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.� Experienced, professional Tour Manager

and Driver.� Modern air-conditioned coach with

reclining seats. � Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

8 Days from A$1219VISIT 3COUNTRIES

EnglandScotlandWales

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our ‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 7 for more details. Here’s a sample:

Oxford: � Walking TourYork: � Evening “Ghost Walk”Edinburgh: � Scottish Evening with Bagpipes & HaggisScottish Highlands: � Loch Lomond CruiseLiverpool: � Cavern Club & Dinner

FREE TIME


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York Cathedral

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Pantheon - Rome

Po

Danube

VATICAN CITY

VENICE

ROME

FLORENCE

APENNINEMOUNTAINS

PISA

CORSICA

SARDINIA

Adriatic Sea

DAY 1: Arrive Rome. Check-into your hotel. This evening meetyour Tour Manager and fellowtravellers. (D)DAY 2: Rome to Venice. Overthe Apennine Mountains pastBologna, home of spaghettibolognese, to Venice. (B,D)DAY 3: Venice. Motorboat to thecentral islands of Venice for sight-seeing and a half day free toexplore. Time later for a gondolaride. (B)DAY 4: Venice to Florence.Scenic drive to Pisa & Florence inTuscany. (B,D)DAY 5: Florence. This morning aguided walking tour of the sights

of Florence. In your free half dayexplore the shops or visit one ofthe many museums. (B)

DAY 6: Florence to Rome.Through Umbria to Rome for oursightseeing tour. (B,D)

DAY 7: Rome. Full day free toexplore Rome. Maybe see St.Peter's Basilica, the SpanishSteps or check out the shops. (B)

DAY 8: Depart Rome. Finalfarewells to your new-foundfriends as your tour ends afterbreakfast. (B)

Please note: For your convenience,days 1 and 8 have been structuredto allow you to start and finish thetour without requiring extra nights ofaccommodation.

Rome:� Evening walking tour� See Piazza Venezia, Trevi


Vatican City:� See St. Peter's Basilica Venice:� Private motorboat to the


the Doges' Palace & St.Mark's Square



guide� See the Duomo, Basilica

Santa Croce, Giotto'sBell Tower, the Baptistry& Piazza della Signoria

� Florentine leather craft demonstration


ITALIANESPRESSO

Itinerary

All this included� 7 nights in superior tourist class hotels –

see pages 12.� Accommodation based on your choice of

twin or triple-share with private facilities.� 7 Continental breakfasts (B) and 4 three-

course dinners (D) - as per itinerary. � Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.� Experienced, professional Tour Manager

and Driver.� Modern air-conditioned coach with

reclining seats. � Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

8 Days from A$1145VISIT 2COUNTRIESItaly, Vatican City

...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See pages 7 for more details.Here’s a sample:Rome: � Guided Imperial Rome TourVenice: � Gondola RideFlorence: � Tuscan Hills Feast with Entertainment

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Florence skyline

Naples:� See the Bay of Naples

Sorrento:� Scenic coastal drive

Capri:� Visit the Isle of Capri

Chianti region:� Local wine tasting


guide� See the Duomo, Basilica

Santa Croce, Giotto's BellTower, the Baptistry andPiazza della Signoria



Cinque Terre:� Visit Monterosso,

Riomaggiore, Portovenereand La Spezia

� Train along the scenic coast

Milan:� See the Duomo, the Galleria

Vittorio Emanuele II andLa Scala Opera House

Lake Garda:� Visit Sirmione

Verona:� See Juliet's Balcony and

the Roman Arena



the Doges' Palace and St.Mark's Square

� Murano glass-blowing andBurano lace-makingdemonstrations


Fountain, Pantheon, PiazzaNavona, Colosseum andRoman Forum



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SIMPLY ITALY

12 Days from A$1795 VISIT 2 COUNTRIESItaly, Vatican City


private facilities. � 11 Continental breakfasts (B) and 6 three-course dinners (D) -

as per itinerary. � Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.� Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver. � Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats. � Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

Colosseum - Rome

Florence

“Via del Corso in Rome

is Europe’s best shopping

street. Pick up fashion

that no one back home

will have yet!”

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VENICEMILAN

LA SPEZIA

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FLORENCE

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Rome:� Guided Imperial Rome TourPompeii:� Entrance & Guided Tour of the Ancient CityFlorence:� Tuscan Hills Feast with EntertainmentVenice:� Gondola Ride


Places visited

DAY 1: Arrive Rome. Check-in toyour hotel after 2pm. This eveningmeet your Tour Manager and fellowtravellers for dinner. (D)

DAY 2: Rome to Sorrento. PastNaples and Mt. Vesuvius to Pompeiiand Sorrento. (B)

DAY 3: Capri Excursion. Visit theIsle of Capri to enjoy the scenery, viewthe Marina Piccola and explore theshops. (B,D)

DAY 4: Sorrento to Florence. PastTivoli, home of the Pope's Villa D'Este,to Tuscany's Chianti region andFlorence. (B,D)


DAY 6: Florence to La Spezia.Free time in Pisa and the spectaculartowns of the Cinque Terre region. (B,D)

DAY 7: La Spezia to Milan. Through theApennine Mountains to Milan, in the heart

of the Po River Valley. A free afternoon toshop for Italian fashion or relax in a cafeoverlooking the Duomo. (B,D)

DAY 8: Milan to Venice. Free time atSirmione on Lake Garda in Italy's lakedistrict. Then to Verona, home of Romeoand Juliet, before arriving in Venice. (B)

DAY 9: Venice. Travel to the centralislands of Venice for sightseeing and ahalf day free to explore. Time later fora Gondola ride. (B)

DAY 10: Venice to Rome. A stop inBologna, home of spaghettibolognese, en-route to the EternalCity, Rome. (B,D)

DAY 11: Rome. Full day free toexplore Rome. See the Sistine Chapel,the Spanish Steps or check out theshops. (B)

DAY 12: Depart Rome. Finalfarewells to your new found friends asyour tour ends after breakfast. (B)Please note: For your convenience,days 1 and 12 have been structured to allow you to start and finish the tour without requiring extra nights of accommodation.

Itinerary

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NOV 9 NOV 20 1795

NOV 23 DEC 4 1795

DEC 7 DEC 18 1795

DEC 21 JAN 1 1829

DEC 28 JAN 8 1829

JAN 2 JAN 13 1829

JAN 4 JAN 15 1829

JAN 18 JAN 29 1829

FEB 8 FEB 19 1795

MAR 1 MAR 12 1795

MAR 8 MAR 19 1795

MAR 15 MAR 26 1795



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National Monument of Victor Emmanuel II - Rome


Enjoy Europe’s amazing art

Madrid:� Tour of the Royal Palace

with a local guide (Tour of the Royal Palacemay be substitutued with atour of the Prado if thePalace is closed for anofficial state function)

Zaragoza:� See the monumental Cathedral

Barcelona:� See Gaudi's Art Nouveau

Cathedral & the 1992Olympic Games complex

� Walk through the GothicQuarter & La Rambla

Avignon:� See the Papal Palace

Aix-en-Provence:� See the Cours Mirabelle

French Riviera:� Visit a French Perfumery� Scenic Drive along the



Cinque Terre:� Visit Monterosso and

Portovenere

� Train along the scenic coast


Florence:� Walking tour with a local guide

� See the Duomo, BasilicaSanta Croce, Giotto's BellTower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria


San Gimignano:� Visit the medieval town





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MEDITERRANEANHIGHLIGHTSTravel from MADRID TO ROME or ROME TO MADRID; this itinerary operates in both directions.


Spain, France, Monaco, Italy,Vatican CityAll this included

� 12 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 12.� Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share

with private facilities. � 12 Continental breakfasts (B) and 6 three-course

dinners (D) - as per itinerary. � Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.� Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver. � Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats. � Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

Colosseum - Rome

Monte Carlo Casino

“The perfect European

morning is sitting in a café

having a cappuccino and

watching the

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TUSCANY

FRENCHRIVIERA

AIX-ENPROVENCE

ZARAGOZA

PYRÉNÉESMOUNTAINS

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MADRID

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DAY 1: Arrive Madrid. Check-in toyour hotel. This evening meet your TourManager and fellow passengers. (D)

DAY 2: Madrid. Sightseeing with aguided tour of the Royal Palace then ahalf day free to explore this capital city. (B)

DAY 3: Madrid to Barcelona. Across the plains of La Mancha, to Zaragozathen on to the Mediterranean Sea and Barcelona. (B,D)

DAY 4: Barcelona. Morningsightseeing tour. Free time to follow inthe footsteps of Columbus or Picasso.Chance to experience Flamencodancing tonight. (B)

DAY 5: Barcelona to Avignon. Pastthe Pyrénées Mountains in to France.

Past vineyards to Provence's City ofthe Popes, Avignon. (B,D)

DAY 6: Avignon to French Riviera.This morning we travel to Aix-En-Provence, home of Paul Cezanne. Thenpast Cannes, home to the film festival,en route to the French Riviera. TonightMonaco and Monte Carlo. (B)

DAY 7: French Riviera. A whole dayto relax – maybe shop for some Frenchfashion. (B,D)

DAY 8: French Riviera to Pisa. Past Genoa to visit the towns of CinqueTerre, then on to Pisa to enjoy thenightlife. (B,D)

DAY 9: Pisa to Florence. Free timethis morning in Pisa, then throughTuscany to Florence. A chance to learnabout Florentine leathercraft and shopfor silver and gold. (B,D)

DAY 10: Florence. This morning aguided walking tour of the sights of

Florence. In your free half day explorethe shops or visit one of the manymuseums. (B)

DAY 11: Florence to Rome. To themedieval town of San Gimignano withfree time to explore. Through Umbria toRome for our sightseeing tour. (B)

DAY 12: Rome. Full day free toexplore Rome. Maybe see the treasuresof the Vatican City, the Spanish Stepsor check out the shops. (B)

DAY 13: Depart Rome. Final farewellsto your new-found friends as your tourends after breakfast. (B)

Please note: This tour stays overnight in Pisa. For your convenience, days 1and 13 have been structured to allowyou to start and finish the tour withoutrequiring extra nights ofaccommodation.

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DAY 1: Arrive Rome. Check-in toyour hotel. This evening meet your TourManager and fellow passengers. Enjoyan evening sightseeing tour.

DAY 2: Rome. Full day free to exploreRome. Maybe see the treasures of theVatican City, the Spanish Steps orcheck out the shops. (B)

DAY 3: Rome to Florence.Through Umbria to Tuscany's SanGimignano with free time to explore thismedieval town, before continuing on toFlorence. (B,D)


DAY 5: Florence to La Spezia. VisitPisa to see the Leaning Tower, then onto the beautiful villages of the CinqueTerre. (B,D)

DAY 6: La Spezia to French Riviera.Scenic drive along the Italian coastline,past Genoa to the French Riviera. (B,D)

DAY 7: French Riviera. A whole dayto relax – maybe shop for some Frenchfashion. (B)

DAY 8: French Riviera to Avignon.Past Cannes, home to the film festival.Free time in Aix-en-Provence, home ofPaul Cezanne, and Avignon, City of thePopes. (B,D)

DAY 9: Avignon to Barcelona. Pastthe Pyrénées Mountains and vineyardsto Barcelona. (B,D)

DAY 10: Barcelona. Morningsightseeing tour. Free time to follow inthe footsteps of Columbus or Picasso.Chance to experience Flamencodancing tonight. (B)

DAY 11: Barcelona to Madrid. Pastthe cathedral city of Zaragoza and onto Madrid. (B,D)

DAY 12: Madrid. Sightseeing with a guided tour of the Royal Palace then a half day free to explore this capital city. (B)

DAY 13: Depart Madrid. Finalfarewells to your new-found friends asyour tour ends after breakfast. (B)

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Madrid:� Tour of the Royal Palace

with a local guide (Tour of the Royal Palacemay be substitutued with a tour of the Prado if thePalace is closed for anofficial state function)

� See the Gran Via, thePuerta del Sol & Plaza de Espana

Toledo:� See the Alcazar Fortress

and Gothic Cathedral

Cordoba:� Visit the Mosque of

the Caliphs

Seville:� See the Torre del Oro, the

Cathedral, Alcazar &Plaza de Espana

Gibraltar:� Visit the rock that is still

under the Sovereignty of the British

Costa del Sol:� Scenic drive past

Marbella and Malaga

Granada:� Guided visit of the

Alhambra Palace

Valencia: � See the medieval

Cathedral & belltower

Barcelona:� See Gaudi's Art Nouveau

Cathedral & the 1992Olympic Games complex

� Walk through the GothicQuarter and La Rambla


...to explore and do your own thing, as well as take part in our‘Optional Extras’ (at extra cost). See page 7 for more details.Here’s a sample:

DAY 1: Arrive Madrid. Check-into your hotel. This evening meetyour Tour Manager and fellowpassengers. (D)DAY 2: Madrid. Sightseeing witha guided tour of the Royal Palacethen a half day free to explore thiscapital city. (B)DAY 3: Madrid to Cordoba.Through the plains of La Manchato Toledo, home to El Greco forfree time, then to Cordoba in theheart of Andalusia. (B,D)DAY 4: Cordoba to Seville.Sightseeing and free time inCordoba this morning before wetravel to the capital of Andalusia,Seville. (B,D)DAY 5: Seville. An opportunity tovisit the tomb of ChristopherColumbus and the Giralda.Explore the Plaza de Toros and trysome Tapas. (B)DAY 6: Seville to Granada. ToGibraltar for free time then alongthe scenic Costa del Sol andinland to Granada. (B,D)DAY 7: Granada. Sightseeingwith a half day free to enjoy this

typical Spanish town. Maybe strollthrough the narrow streetsinhabited by the Moors manyyears ago. (B)

DAY 8: Granada to Valencia.We make our way to the OrangeBlossom Coast and its capital,Valencia. Orientation tourincluding the medieval Cathedral,home to the Holy Grail. (B)

DAY 9: Valencia to Barcelona.Coastal drive to Barcelona for acity tour including the SagradaFamilia and Monjuic. (B,D)

DAY 10: Barcelona. Morningsightseeing with a half day free tofollow in Columbus or Picasso'sfootsteps. Tonight explore one ofEurope's liveliest cities. (B)

DAY 11: Barcelona to Madrid.Past the cathedral city ofZaragoza and on to Madrid. (B,D)

DAY 12: Depart Madrid. Finalfarewells to your new foundfriends as your tour ends afterbreakfast. (B)Please note: For your convenience,days 1 and 12 have been structured to allow you to start and finish the tour without requiring extra nights of accommodation.

All this included� 11 nights in superior tourist class hotels - see page 12.� Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share


- as per itinerary. � Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.� Experienced, professional Tour Managerand Driver. � Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats. � Ferry transport as per itinerary. � Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

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Madrid: � Castilian DinnerBarcelona: � Flamenco Show & Dinner

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DAY 1: Arrive Cairo. Meet yourfellow travellers tonight in thehotel at 7pm.DAY 2: Cairo to Aswan. Guidedtour of the Egyptian Museum, thento Giza to see the Pyramids. (B,D)DAY 3: Nile Cruise - Aswan.Sightseeing and free time toexplore. (B,L,D)DAY 4: Nile Cruise - Aswanto Edfu. A chance to visit AbuSimbel before sailing to Edfu viaKom Ombo. (B,L,D)DAY 5: Nile Cruise - Edfu toLuxor. Sailing and visit to theTemple of Edfu. (B,L,D)

DAY 6: Luxor to Cairo. We visitthe Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Karnak. Then weboard our overnight train to Cairo. (B,L,D)

DAY 7: Cairo. Visit the StepPyramid and Citadel before freetime for bargain hunting in thebazaar. (B,D)

DAY 8: Depart Cairo. Time forfarewells as your tour ends afterbreakfast. (B)

Please note: For your convenience,days 1 and 8 have been structuredto allow you to start and finish thetour without requiring extra nights ofaccommodation.

Cairo:� Guided tour of the

Egyptian Museum� Shopping at the Khan

El Khalili bazaar� Visit the Citadel, Alabaster

Mosque and Sultan Husan Mosque

Giza:� Guided tour of the Great

Pyramids and Sphinx Aswan:� View the Unfinished

Obelisk and High Dam� Felucca sailing� See the Botanical Gardens

Nile Cruise:� View Kom Ombo, the

temple of two godsEdfu:� Visit Temple to HorusEsna:� Visit the Temple of Khnum Luxor:� Guided tour through the

Valley of the Kings� See the Colossos

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Aswan:� Temple of Ramses II at

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Giza:� Pyramid Sound and

Light Show

All this included� 2 nights in superior tourist class hotels, 3 nights Nile Cruise,

2 overnight trains in twin-berth sleeper couchette: Cairo toAswan and Luxor to Cairo - see pages 12.

� Accommodation based on twin-share with private facilities. � 7 Continental breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L) and 6 three-course

dinners (D) - as per itinerary. � Local taxes and service charges. � Experienced, professional Egyptian Tour Manager & Driver.� Coach transfers.� Sightseeing as per Included Highlights below.

The Nile Cruise� Cruise the Nile on a superb ship featuring luxury cabins, all with

private shower, WC, TV and air-conditioning.

Cruise Amenities � Swimming pool � Sun deck � Restaurant � Lounge � Bars � Gift shop � Disco

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WHY SKI CONTIKI?Contiki have been bringing skiers and non-skiers to Hopfgarten for over 20years. Many of our clients have become regulars ... and so should you!Hopfgarten is part of the ‘Ski Welt’ region offering 250km (155 miles) of runswith interconnecting gondola, chair and drag lift systems to get you quickly to any area of the mountain. It has one of the largest networks of artificialsnow-making machinery in Europe – ensuring you the best possible snow conditions.

INCREDIBLE VALUE & FUNTake the idyllic resort town of Hopfgarten, combine it with snow and a bunch of 18-35’s, mix in a range of activities & nightlife and we’ll guarantee great fun from themoment you arrive to the minute you leave.

FOR BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATES & ADVANCED SKIERS & SNOWBOARDERSBeginners will want to take advantage of the gentle nursery slopes. Patient Englishspeaking instructors and the latest model skis make the job easy!!

Intermediates and Advanced will be challenged and enjoy the entire 250km Ski Weltregion. Why not try your hand at both skis and board by choosing our 3 daysskiing/3 days boarding package. See opposite for more details and the price panelon page 40 for information on package prices.

FREE TIME ACTIVITIES AND APRES SKIThere’s an amazing mix of non-ski activities on offer. Why not book a tandemparaglide, enjoy a sleigh ride, go ice-skating or venture off to see one of the 3 famousTyrolean towns; Salzburg, Innsbruck or Kitzbuhel. After dark there’s aprés ski “Contiki-style”, celebrated in the diverse nightlife of Hopfgarten – outdoor schnaps stands,lively bars and late night clubs. See page 40 for more details.

SKI AUSTRIA

Hit the slopes in winter with Contiki for an unforgettable experience. You’ll stay in the heart of the Austrian Alps in the Tyrolean village of Hopfgarten, surrounded by the perfect mountain backdrop to ensure an incredible adventure. A great place for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, you’ll be with 18-35 year olds from all over the globe! What’s more, there’ll be plenty of included activities to keep the party going day and night.

Hit the slopes - Hopfgarten

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Talstation789m

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SKIING & SNOWBOARDING FOR EVERYONEA great place in winter for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, well-groomed runs combined with the informal and friendly atmosphere of our village makesHopfgarten the perfect Ski destination. The whole ski area is part of the ‘Ski Welt; circuit, offering 250km (155 miles) of piste with interconnecting gondola,chair and drag lift systems to get you quickly to any area of the mountain.

Mountain Restaurants: � 63Lifts: � Gondola 8 � Chair 26 � Drag 44 � Beginners 12Ski Welt Pass: � Shown in mapSki Welt: � Beginners runs 63 (blue).

Total 107km (65 miles)� Intermediate runs 51 (red).

Total 120km (75 miles)� Advanced runs 7 (black).

Total 23km (14 miles)Total length of pistes: � 250km (155 miles)

SKI FACTS

WHERE YOU STAY

UNIQUE VILLAGE AND ACCOMMODATIONLocated at the foot of the Hohe Salve Mountain, Hopfgarten is everything you’d expecta ski resort in the Austrian Tyrol to be - traditional fairy-tale wooden chalets clusteraround a twin turreted church, snow-laden fir trees nestle beneath the impressiveAustrian Alps. You’ll enjoy staying in Gasthof Schöneck, our authentic fairytale chaletwith our friendly experienced Contiki Resort team ready to ensure your stay is amemorable one. With our comfortable rooms, popular bar for great aprés ski, internetfacilities, outdoor sauna and our range of fun winter adventures – you can’t go wrong.Prices are based on quad-share with a number of twin rooms including private facilitiesavailable for a small supplement. If you’re travelling alone, we’ll arrange for you to sharea room with someone of the same sex for no extra cost.

FOOD ALPINE STYLEWe know food is important when you are burning up the slopes by day and the townby night. Your breakfast will be an extensive hot continental buffet and for a smallsupplement, you can arrange to have 5 included three course dinners over your 7 nightstay (or 10 for 14 night holidays). The half-board option must be pre-booked and paidfor at the same time that you book your holiday.

BEGINNERS

Hopfgarten is a great place to learn to ski and snowboard. Enjoy Beginner Skiand/or Snowboard lessons with patient, helpful and friendly English-speakinginstructors. Take to the gentle nursery slopes (perfect for beginners) on the latestmodel skis, which make gliding down the slopes so much easier. Once you’vegot some confidence you can take advantage of the whole Ski Welt ski area,where you and your instructor have the choice of all the slopes through the Weltarea. It’s the ideal way to get any novice skier motoring through the trees from‘middle station’ and up on to the more advanced slopes in no time at all.

INTERMEDIATES AND ADVANCED

Intermediates and Advanced skiers or snowboarders will want to take full advantageof our Ski Welt pass for the whole Ski Welt area, including the 7km (4.3 mile)descent to the village. You may also like to go out with an experienced local skiguide, in a group or on your own, to really discover the hidden mountain (this can bebooked while you are in resort). For the experienced skier, this is a great way tofamiliarise yourself with the area. Why not combine 3 days skiing with 3 daysboarding – it’s easy, just check the price panel on the following page for details.

SKI AND SNOWBOARD LESSONS

All classes are conducted in English by well-qualified and experiencedInstructors. Contiki have arranged a special package of lessons over 3 and 5days with 4 hours (skiing) and 2hrs (snowboarding) of instruction per day. See price panel on page 40.

Single or private lessons can be purchased directly through our resort staff.

GASTHOF SCHÖNECK

After a day on the slopes you’re in for a treat – Contiki offers a wide range offun winter activities that you can book once in Hopfgarten, which areorganised by the Contiki team in resort.

SLEIGH RIDEA magical journey through the forested Penningberg on a genuine “two-horse opensleigh”. There’s even time to relax at a mountain Gasthof to “jingle those bells”.

TANDEM PARAGLIDINGFor the more adventurous, fly off a mountain, in tandem with you very own qualifiedpilot! An exhilarating experience with unparalleled views.

ICE SKATINGWhy not try your hand at the traditional winter sport of ice skating on a frozenalpine lake? Afterwards, you can enjoy some typical Austrian cuisine in themountain restaurant.

KITZBUHELKnown as the Monte Carlo of the Tyrol, this historic town is home of the famousHahnenkamm Ski Race. The city is also renowned for its gastronomic delights,numerous beer cellars, and fabulous après ski.

DAY TRIPS TO SALZBURG & INNSBRUCKFor those who want to explore the area a little more, we are able to arrange daytrips to Innsbruck, home to the Golden Roof, or Salzburg, famous for being thebirthplace of Mozart, as well as those singing Von Trapps!

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Accommodation Gasthof SchöneckQuad share

Travel Option Coach CoachTour Code C7SWD 14SWDNo. of Nights 7 14

(6 days ski) (13 days ski)

Meal Option B&B B&BCoach Dep. A$ A$LondonDecember 19

26715 1255

January 2916 649 11452330

February 613 649 11452027 649 N/A

Twin-share supp.7 & 14 days

45 89

*Half Board supp.5 & 10 ni ghts

89 175

No. of nights 7 14(6 days ski) (13 days ski)

Ski Pass 319 549

Equipment Hire(skis, boots & poles 85 159or board & boots)

Ski Lessons(5 days for 4hrs/day)

195 195

Ski Lessons(3 days for 4hrs/day)

175 175

Snowboard Lessons(5 days for 2hrs/day)

195 195

Snowboard Lessons(3 days for 2hrs/day)

155 155

Ski & Snowboard Lessons (3 days ski for 4hrs per day & 275 2753 days snowboardfor 2hrs per day)

Please note: if you wish to make your owntravel arrangements & not take the coachtransfer from/to London, you will receive areduction of A$35 each way on the above price.

Departures in resort over Christmas and NewYear will have included dinners on nights inaccordance with seasonal celebrations.Subject to guest numbers, additionalaccommodation within the village may be used. Please note this departure date is for oneweek only.Prices are per person and based on land only.

Contiki have negotiated favourable ratesfor your ski extras which can be booked inadvance through your travel agent orContiki. If you prefer you can book andpay for these in resort. Prices may havefluctuated due to currency movementsbetween the time of this brochure going topress and your arrival in resort.Please note: The Contiki packageoperates from Saturday to Saturday. Thedates listed above are the dates that thecoach departs London.Please note: Credit cards are notaccepted in resort.


SKI EXTRAS

BY COACH FROM LONDON

Your Contiki coach departs from the Royal National Hotel at Bedford Way,London WC1 on Fridays at 7pm. It returns to the same spot on Saturdays ataround 11pm. The coaches are modern and feature heating/air conditioning plusfull facilities like bathroom, comfortable reclining seats, DVD player and stereo.

FLY TO MUNICH, SALZBURG OR INNSBRUCK

There are a choice of airlines servicing these cities, including British Airways(ba.com) and Ryanair (ryanair.com), or check www.skyscanner.net for more. You’llneed to make your own way from the airport to Hopfgarten, but it’s easy to do.

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Tours depart from the Royal NationalHotel, Bedford Way, London WC1between 6.45am and 7.30am andnormally return between 6.00pm and8.00pm. For all tours please see yourday-by-day itinerary and TravellersGuide information book, which will besent with your final documents, fordetails of your pre-departure meetingand confirmed departure time.

NB: Accommodation in London on thefirst and the last night of your tour is notincluded, but can be booked prior todeparture (see page 11). In London youmust report and check-in with theContiki representative at the RoyalNational Hotel at least thirty minutesbefore your tour departs.

Ski holidays by coach depart on Fridayfrom the Royal National Hotel (see address under ‘LondonDepartures’) at 7.00pm and return onSaturday at around 11.00pm.

The Berlin to Budapest, Berlin,Prague & Vienna and Berlin & Praguetours depart from: Best Western CityOst, Frankfurter Allee 57-59, 10247,Berlin, Germany. Tel: +49 30 7202 2100

Getting there: All airports in Berlin areserviced by public transport. Take atrain to the city centre and change ontothe U-Bahn (U5). Get off the train atSamariterstrasse station and the hotel isa 2 minute walk.

The Egypt and the Nile tour departsfrom: Oasis Hotel, Beginning ofCairo/Alexandria Desert Road, Cairo,Egypt. Tel: +202 383 2777

Getting there: If you have providedContiki with your flight details at least 7 days in advance, our localrepresentative will be in the arrivals hall holding a Contiki sign. You will then be escorted to the complimentarytransfer coach. Due to different flightarrival times, you may need to wait inthe airport for up to one hour for atransfer. Should you miss the agent, please make your own way tothe hotel.

The Spanish Spree & MediterraneanHighlights (Madrid to Rome) toursdepart from: Hotel Florida Norte Madrid,Paseo de la Florida, 5 28008, Madrid,Spain Tel: +34 91 542 8300

Getting there: From Madrid airport,take a taxi directly to the hotel – approximately e35.

The Mediterranean Highlights (Rometo Madrid) tour departs from: RomaPark Hotel, Via della Caffarelleta 114,00179, Rome, Italy. Tel: +39 06 7835 9552

Getting there: Please see Rometransfers section below for details oftransfers that you can pre-book. Alternatively, to make your own way,from Fiumicino airport catch a train toPiramide (cost approximately e7) andthen catch a taxi to your hotel (costapproximately e7). Directly by taxi it willcost approximately e40 - 60.

The Simply Italy and Italian Espressotours depart from: Hotel Gigliodell’Opera, Via Principe Amedeo N°14,00185, Rome, Italy.Tel: +39 06 484401 & 4880219

Getting there: Please see Rometransfers section below for details oftransfers that you can pre-book. Alternatively, to make your own way,from Fiumicino Airport, take theLeonardo Express train for Terminicentral station (travel time 35 minutes,approximately e11). Once at Terministation it is a short walk to the hotel.Please consult a local map or the hotelwebsite for further information. Directlyby taxi it will cost approximately e60.

Rome transfers: Transfers from Rome'sFiumicino Airport are available only atthe time of booking. One way: A$33, Return: A$66. Please speak with Contiki for fulldetails. You will be sent a voucher withyour travel documents to present at thecounter of Airport Shuttle who arelocated in the Terminal B Arrivals hall ofRome Fiumicino Airport. Due to different flight arrival times, you mayneed to wait in the airport for the nextshuttle service.

The Vienna & Budapest tour departsfrom: The Hotel Prinz Eugen, WiednerGurtel, Vienna 1040. Tel: +43 (01) 505 1741.

Getting there: From Vienna Airport the City Air Terminal bus (costapproximately e6) will take you to the city centre/South Railway Station(Südbahnhof) in about 20 minutes. The hotel is opposite the station.Alternatively a taxi direct from theairport to the hotel will costapproximately e40-e45.

All the above hotels are subject to change. Please check yourdocumentation for final details. Don’tpack your passport in your suitcase.

Departure Points

LONDON DEPARTURES

BERLIN DEPARTURES:

CAIRO DEPARTURES

ROME DEPARTURES

VIENNA DEPARTURES

SKI HOLIDAYS

IMPORTANT NOTE

MADRID DEPARTURES

This section provides details on where your winter Contiki tour will depart from and how to get there. We’ve included departure times for tours starting in London and details of who our local agents are for tours that begin in other destinations. You’ll also find this information on your travel documents.

What’s included?• Coach, train, air transfers, and ferry

transport as specified.• Accommodation, breakfast and

evening meals as detailed on pages 5& 12 and under ‘All this included’ ontour pages.

• Sightseeing as detailed under‘Included Highlights’ on tour pages.Unless specified, entrance fees arenot included.

• Experienced crew as detailed onpage 5 and on tour pages.

What’s not included?• Airfares• Personal expense money.• Visas, personal insurance, medical fees.• Sightseeing, visits and entrance fees

other than those specified on tour pages.• Optional excursions and activities such

as white water rafting, gondola rides etc.• Lunches (unless specified under “all

this included”, some dinners and allmeals on ferry crossings.

Will I get moreinformation?Upon receipt of final payment, you’llreceive a copy of Contiki’s ‘TravellersGuide’ – an information book about yourholiday. You’ll also receive acomprehensive day-by-day itineraryincluding full details and costs of alloptional excursions available on your tour. Your FREE Contiki Document Wallet* willbe sent to you with your traveldocuments. It’s a safe pla ce for yourtickets and passports, something you’llwant to keep and use again.* Contiki reserves the right to substitute analternative travel accessory for the ContikiDocument Wallet.

How much moneydo I need?We recommend you carry TravellersCheques in small denominations in aEuropean currency such as Euro orPounds Sterling. You’ll need to allowenough money to cover lunches, somedinners, souvenirs, shopping, drinks,

optional excursions and activities,entrance fees to some attractions andevening entertainment.Please do not depend solely on acredit/debit card for cash.

BrochureauthenticityWe have put a great deal of effort intoproducing this brochure. Theinformation given and literatureproduced by Contiki has beencompiled with care and is published ingood faith. Sometimes, because ofcircumstances outside our control, wehave to alter some excursions due toseasonal closing or repairs to buildings,etc., especially early or late in theseason. If this happens, alternativeexcursions will be arranged.

How much luggagecan I bring?On our tours, luggage is restricted to amaximum suitcase size of 73cm x50cm x 25cm (29" x 20" x 10") andmaximum weight of 20 kg (44lbs) plusone small hand/day bag that can go onthe coach with you. NO EXTERNAL METAL FRAMEBACKPACKS PLEASE, their bulkyshape makes coach packing difficult.Contiki reserves the right to refuse toaccept larger suitcases on tour.

On Ski Holidays you may bring one pairof ski boots and skis or a snowboard.Any luggage over the restricted size oramount can be stored with Contiki inLondon at a nominal charge. Baggageis carried at the owner’s risk andbaggage insurance is stronglyrecommended.

Do I needvaccinations?At the time this brochure went to press (June 2008), no vaccinationswere necessary. However, it is wise tocheck up-to-date information with your travel agent prior to departure. Don’t forget to bring with you anymedication that you may require en route, eg. antihistamines, antibiotics.

Where will I stay?TOURING HOLIDAYS:

Accommodation is in superior tourist class hotels, special resorts, ships and trains.These are described on page 12 and on individual tour pages. On trains in Egypt,two people share a two-berth couchette and facilities are shared. Other trainjourneys are as detailed in individualitineraries. On overnight ferries, 2/4- berthcabins with facilities are provided. Dependingon the numbers and configuration on your tour,availability of singles can sometimes be limitedin some locations. Due to the environmentaland historical constraints imposed by localauthorities, rooms in the Victorian section ofthe Mt Pilatus complex do not have privatefacilities. Any tour staying overnight on MtPilatus may be accommodated in this section ifspace is limited. On certain occasions,alternative hotels to those listed in thisbrochure may be used. Whilst it is theCompany’s intention to use hotels of a similarstandard and location, no liability can beaccepted for any variation of either.

SKI HOLIDAYS:

See pages 38-40 for details ofaccommodation in Austria.

Important:1. Visas can take up to six weeks and

a fee is normally charged.

2. Failure to obtain all necessary visas couldcause you to miss part of your tour and willresult in you incurring considerableexpense and inconvenience.

3. It is better to apply for all visas throughyour travel agent before you leave home.Your travel agent will contact Contiki for full details.

4. Contiki will provide you with Visa contactsfrom our London base at the RoyalNational Hotel, if necessary.

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Please read carefully. Depending on your nationality, you may require visas to entercertain countries included in your tour. You are fully responsible for obtaining allnecessary visas prior to the departure of your tour. Contiki are not legallypermitted to knowingly allow anybody who does not have a valid visa to join a tour.Consult your travel agent to determine which visas you require and how to obtain them.

Multiple Entry Visas. Some of our tours enter a country more than once. If yourequire a visa for that country, it must be a Multiple Entry Visa if you are travellingon the following tour:

Tour Name . . .Countries entered twiceEur. Magic (p.14-15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .France

Eur. Discovery (p.16-17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .France

Eur. Encounter (p.18-19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .France

Eur. Inspiration (p.20-21) . . . . . . . . . . . . .France

Eur. Vista (p.22-23) . . . . . .France (3 times), Italy,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austria, Germany

Winter Wanderer (p.24-25) . . . .France (3 times),

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austria, Germany

Berlin to Budapest (p.28) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austria

Spanish Spree (p.36) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spain

Ski Austria by Coach (p.38-40) . . . . . .Germany,

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N.B. European Magic (p.14-15) - If you require a visa for Austria, you will need a Transit Visa.

Do I need Visas?

Coverage for Cancellation & Return Flight Security: Most tour operators are interested in their passengers only after they reach their destination. With Contiki, however, you get a great deal even before you leave home.

Pre-paid Cancellation Option A$89 per person: By paying A$89 per personCancellation Option Fee with your deposit, the full amount of your deposit and/or payment to Contiki Holidays will be refunded should you cancel your tour for any reason prior to departure from Australia. This cancellation option covers the Land arrangements made by Contiki Holidays only.

On Your Tour: Should you, or your travel companion, leave at any time during thetour for personal sickness reasons or be required to return to Australia due toinjury, sickness or death, you and your companion will be refunded A$90 perperson per day for the unused portion of the tour. (Please note that in some caseshotels require a one night cancellation fee). A Doctor’s certificate is required.

The Cancellation Option Fee is not refundable for any reason. See below for Return Flight Security.Return Flight Security: If you or a member of your direct family in Australia shouldfall sick* while you are on your Contiki tour, we will take care of the additional cost oftickets for your earlier or later return home in the same class of air travel on the firstavailable flight, provided you hold round-trip airline tickets on Contiki’s recommendedairline(s) booked through Contiki Holidays (Australia) Pty Ltd from Australia.

*Medical certificates as proof of all illness claims must be supplied.

Travel insuranceYou must take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medicalexpenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability beforeyou travel. You may not be accepted on a Contiki holiday unless you havearranged satisfactory insurance. You also agree to indemnify us against all third-party claims, actions, damages and remedies against us arising from yourparticipation in the holiday.

For insurance details, please speak to your Travel Agent at the time of making yourbooking.

SecurityContiki has been running tours for young people since 1962 and is a member ofthe Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA). The members include all themajor tour operators who are financially bonded for your security and who maintainthe highest standards. With the guarantees of these organisations, you know yourholiday & money are secure with Contiki.

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OUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONOn receipt of your deposit, subject to availability and atour discretion, Contiki will reserve your place on yourselected holiday. A contract is only made between youand us upon your booking being confirmed andaccepted by us and our confirmation thereof to eitheryou or your travel agent. 2. PRICE GUARANTEEPrices in this brochure are based on costs andexchange rates as at 10th April, 2008. Should thesecosts change, it may be necessary to make a surchargeon the price of your holiday. Should the total tour priceincrease by more than 10% you will have the right tocancel within 7 days of notification without penalty. Nosurcharge in respect of cost or currency fluctuationswill be made once payment of the deposit for your landtour has been received. This guarantee excludes fuelsurcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges orlevies imposed by any government or their agencies. Inexchange for these guarantees, no refund will be madeif costs are reduced.3. IF WE CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY3.1 Contiki reserves the right to change or cancel yourbooking in accordance with operating requirements orcircumstances beyond its control.3.2 Should change or cancellation prove necessary wewill give you reasonable notice thereof, in thecircumstances, and where available, offer you acomparable alternative.3.3 If an alternative is not available or acceptable youwill be entitled to either a full refund of monies paid byyou to us or transfer to another Contiki holiday withoutpayment of any transfer fee.3.4 If the change or cancellation is due to force majeure(i.e. circumstances like political unrest, war or threat ofwar, riots, civil strife, closure of airports or ports,industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural and nucleardisasters, fire, epidemic or health risk, Acts of God,adverse weather conditions or other similar eventsbeyond Contiki’s control) we will give a full refund ofany monies paid to us less reasonable expensesincurred by us in respect of your booking.3.5 Contiki is not responsible for the costs of any othertravel arrangements affected due to our cancellations orrescheduling of any tour departure.4. HOLIDAY DETAILS & CONDITIONS4.1 The information in our brochure is correct to thebest of our knowledge at the time of going to print(June 2008) but we cannot guarantee that any item oramenity mentioned will be available especially where wehave no direct control over it.4.2 Contiki will do their best, at their discretion, toselect accommodation, sightseeing tours andtransportation to give you good value for money.4.3 Contiki constantly strives to improve tour itinerariesand features. If such improvements can be made, orunforeseen circumstances beyond our control makechanges necessary, we reserve the right to varyitineraries and to substitute hotels. Contiki is notresponsible for any other travel arrangements affecteddue to our cancellations.5. LIABILITY5.1 Your travel agent shall, on the receipt of anymonies, hold such monies for you until the booking isconfirmed at which time those monies shall be remittedpromptly by your travel agent to us. All such moniesreceived by us will be deposited as required by law. 5.2 We will be entitled to keep for our account anyinterest earned on such monies.5.3 All monies paid by you to us through your travelagent or otherwise, whether in respect of the deposit orfull payment, may be disbursed by us as and when wesee fit, in respect of the services to be provided and/orfees payable under the tour program. The payment of a deposit or any other monies in respect of your tourshall be deemed to be an authorisation fordisbursement thereof as aforesaid.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY1.1 In order to reserve your holiday, a deposit ofA$200, per person per tour or resort stay, or the fullamount payable if booking is made within 45 days ofdeparture, must be submitted to Contiki by you inrespect of that holiday. This payment is in addition toany deposit required by your travel agent. The depositis accepted as a first installment of the holiday price byContiki only once the booking has been confirmed inwriting by Contiki or your travel agent.1.2 Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt ofa non refundable deposit of A$200 per person per touror resort stay which must be within 7 days of bookingor the reservation will automatically be cancelled.1.3 Any special meal requirements will be made on a

request basis only. Contiki cannot guarantee special mealrequests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability ifclients’ special meal requirements are not fulfilled.2. PAYING THE BALANCE2.1 The balance of the holiday must be paid no laterthan 45 days before the scheduled departure date whichshall be by the due date stated on the confirmationissued to you by Contiki.2.2 If payment isn’t made by the due date, Contiki mayassume that you have cancelled and cancellationcharges in accordance with clause 3 below will belevied by Contiki.2.3 Tickets and other documents won't be forwardeduntil full payment has been received by us. Thedocumentation will be sent approximately 21 days priorto your departure from Australia.2.4 In the case of Late Bookings made within 45 daysof your tour departure, the full cost of the holiday willbe payable immediately on booking and we reserve theright to provide all travel documents at the holidaydeparture point. 2.5 Contiki reserves the right to cancel the booking andapply cancellation charges should payments not bereceived within the above specified periods.3. IF YOU CANCEL3.1 Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Contiki.3.2 If you cancel more than 45 days before departure,your A$200 deposit will not be refunded, nor can it becredited to any other booking.3.3 Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee tocover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by usin the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This isexpressed as a percentage of the holiday price and iscalculated as follows:PERIOD OF NOTICE CANCELLATIONFEEOver 45 days notice: Deposit is forfeited45-22 days: 27.5% of tour fare21-8 days: 33% of tour fare7-1 days: 55% of tour fareDay of departure: 100% of tour fareWhere the percentage cancellation fee is less than thetour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss ofdeposit. If the reason for cancellation falls within theterms of any holiday insurance policy which you hold,then any such charges may, subject to the terms ofyour insurance policy, be refunded to you by theinsurance company.3.4 Any cancellation of additional services booked priorto and after your tour or resort booking, such as preand post accommodation and transfers, that arecancelled within 14 days of the tour departure incur a100% cancellation fee.3.5 These cancellation fees are in addition to anycancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING4.1 If after your booking has been confirmed and morethan 45 days prior to departure, you wish to change toan alternate departure date or you wish to change to adifferent Contiki holiday, you may do so subject toavailability and provided the new holiday date is also inthis brochure.4.2 A fee of A$35 per person will be charged for anyrevision or alteration made to a reservation after thebooking is confirmed unless the change increases thevalue of the booking. A change of tour date, touritinerary or resort booking within 45 days of departurewill be treated as a cancellation, and normalcancellation fees will apply except when the change isto an earlier departure date of equivalent or greatervalue in which case a A$35 per person amendment feewill be charged.5. HOLIDAY DETAILS AND CONDITIONS5.1 Please read the brochure carefully for those itemsincluded in the price. No allowance or refund can bemade for meals, accommodation, excursions, etc. thatyou elect not to take, or when museums, shops, etc.are closed.Hotel facilities may vary from place toplace. Meals may vary in style.5.2 Recent legislation in various states in Australia hashighlighted the issue of Age Discrimination. In terms ofstyle and content, all of Contiki’s worldwide holidays arespecifically designed for a particular age group. This factshould be recognised when you book one of our holidays.5.3 Contiki must be advised of any medical conditionsor physical disability requiring special attention beforeyou book your holiday. If you do not advise us at thisstage, we may refuse to accept your booking. We mayalso refuse you if we feel that the holiday chosen is notsuitable without a suitably qualified companion. Contikiwill try to help you with your requirements but cannotguarantee to do so, either on our own or our suppliers’(such as hotels, restaurants and excursions) behalf.

Many of our holidays involve getting on and offcoaches, walking tours and other physical activities.Some holidays may not be suitable for you if you relyon a wheelchair or have certain other disabilities.Should your disability require you to have specialassistance, it is a condition of Contiki accepting yourbooking that you provide evidence satisfactory to usthat an able-bodied person will accompany you and isable to provide any special needs or services that youmay require. Contiki will not be responsible for thefailure of this person to provide these services.5.4 You are responsible for all travel arrangements andcosts to/from the point of commencement/conclusionof the holiday.5.5 There may be times when the Contiki Representativehas to make a decision in your best interests or the bestinterests of their group. You agree to comply with theauthority and decisions of the appointed ContikiRepresentative and the laws of the country in which youare travelling. If you do not so comply or if, in the ContikiRepresentative’s opinion, you are not compatible with thegeneral enjoyment and well being of other members on theholiday or smooth operation of the holiday itself, wereserve the right to refuse to let you continue with theholiday. Furthermore, you agree that your fellowtravellers and any Contiki Representative has the rightto travel/work in a safe environment. Any threats totheir safety, well being or inappropriate behaviour byyou, whether verbal or physical, will be taken extremelyseriously and may result in the immediate terminationof your holiday. In either event, you will be responsible foryour own repatriation and related costs and have noclaims against us.5.5.1 You are responsible for any costs incurred as aresult of damage or excess cleaning fees related to youraccommodation. You are advised to immediately reportany pre-existing damage in your room to hotel/ContikiVillage staff and/or a Contiki Tour Manager as soon as itis discovered.5.6 Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seatfitted with a safety belt, neither the operator or serviceproviders, agents or co-operating organisations shall beliable for any illness, injury or death or any loss ordamages or claims whatsoever arising from anyaccident or incident, if the safety belt is not being wornat the time of the accident or incident.5.7 It is your responsibility to have a valid passport andall visas, permits and certificates required for yourselected holiday as well as any necessary vaccinationsand to comply with all applicable laws.5.8 You agree that our Contiki Tour Managers orRepresentatives may take photographs and films of youwhile you are on holiday and that these may be used inour Group brochures and/or advertising or publicitymaterial without obtaining any further consent orpayment in respect of such photographs and/or films.5.9 Should you have a complaint in respect of theholiday, you should inform the Contiki Tour Manager orRepresentative during the course of the holiday and ifthe matter cannot be resolved after the representative’sbest endeavours to do so during the holiday, yourcomplaint should be made in writing to Contiki as soonas is reasonably possible after the holiday but within 42days thereof so that your complaint can be investigated.Any claims made after the 42 day period will not beconsidered by Contiki. If you choose to write to Contikivia the Internet, please provide your home address sothat we are able to reply to you in writing.5.10.1 The contract and all matters arising in respecthereof shall be subject to Australian Law, unless weagree otherwise in writing.5.10.2 If any provision of this contract is held invalid orunenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction,that provision shall be deemed to be re-written to giveeffect to the same purpose within the permitted limitsof the law. The validity and enforceability of the otherprovisions shall not be affected.5.10.3 If you are unsuccessful in any legal actioninstituted against us, you agree to pay all our costs,including but not limited to, attorney/client costs.6. INSURANCEContiki very strongly recommend that you take outcomprehensive insurance cover for cancellation,medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage,money and public liability before embarking on aContiki holiday. Please check that the insurance coversall of the activities that you are going to be participatingin. Some policies exclude certain adventure activities.This should be arranged at the time of payment of thedeposit and will, in certain circumstances, cover youagainst loss of deposit or cancellation fees from thedate of confirmation of your booking, as shown in theinsurance policy. You also agree to indemnify usagainst all third-party claims, actions, damages andremedies which may be brought against us in

respect of your participation in the holiday.7. ILLNESS OR ABSENTEEISMIn the event of your withdrawal from a holiday after the commencement as a result of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. No refunds will be made for any absence from the tour.8. WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICEAirfares to and from your holiday destination, airporttaxes, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phonecalls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tipsto tour managers, representatives, drivers and localguides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage,optional excursions.9. WEATHER CONDITIONSUnder no circumstances can we be held responsible forsnow or weather conditions, nor can any holiday becancelled or amended by you at any time on the basisof snow or weather conditions.

GENERAL1. CONTRACTING PARTIES1.1 The Booking Conditions detailed herein contain theentire contract between you and Contiki. Norepresentation, term, warranty or condition can beexpressed or implied by reference to any other writing,advertisement or conversation. This contract may onlybe varied in writing by a duly authorised officer ordirector of Contiki.

1.2 Your contract is with us as the tour operatingcompany. At any time and at our complete discretion wemay nominate to you in writing any other company orperson to have the benefit of some or all of thoseprovisions of this contract, which we may then specify,as if you had agreed the provisions concerned directlywith that company or person in the first place as well asagreeing them with us. We may at our completediscretion assign all or any rights and liabilities arisingunder or by virtue of this or any other contract with you.

1.3 Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to beheld responsible for any act, omission or event during thetime passengers are not on board planes, transportation orconveyances. We rely on international convention whichmay apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers oragents with respect to any claim of any nature brought byyou against us as a result of the provision of thoseservices. International conventions which apply mayinclude: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by HagueProtocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, orMontreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel;Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the GenevaConvention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having allbenefit of these conventions on limiting our liability inrelation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage anddelay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in andpayment for a tour shall constitute agreement andacceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditionsset forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except inwriting by an officer of the Company.1.4 Contiki is not a carrier or hotelier nor does it ownaircraft, hotels or coaches. All bookings with carriers,hoteliers and other service providers are subject to theterms and conditions and limitations of liability imposedby those carriers, hoteliers, and other service providers.Please note that some of these limit or exclude liabilityin respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss ordamage to baggage. Whilst we cannot accept anyresponsibility for any loss as a result of such actions oras a result of any act or omission of any such third-parties, we will give every reasonable assistance inhelping to resolve any reasonable dispute. Please alsonote that Contiki cannot be held responsible for thefailure of any of these parties to provide facilities orservices for disabled clients (see also 5.3 under HolidayDetails & Conditions).1.5 Please note that no airline or carrier depicted orrecommended in this brochure by virtue of theirendorsement of this brochure represent themselveseither as contracting with any purchaser of a holidayfrom Contiki or as having any other legal relationshipwith any such purchaser.1.6 Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy atthe time of going to print, however Contiki cannot beheld responsible for printing or typographical errors, orerrors arising from unforeseen circumstances.

2. VALIDITYThe programmes advertised in this brochure are validfrom October 2008 to March 2009.

3. OPERATING COMPANIESThe programmes advertised in this brochure areoperated by Contiki Travel (Europe) Ltd., PicquetHouse, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, withthe exception of the Great Britain tour described onpage 30 which are operated by Contiki Travel (UK) Ltd.

Booking ConditionsOnce Contiki accepts your booking by confirmation thereof a contract is made betweenContiki and you upon the terms and conditions set out below.

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How to Book1. Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local Contiki office that there's space on the tour you've chosen.

At the same time, your travel agent can book your hotel accommodation before and/or after your Contiki tour(see page 13).

2. At the time of booking, you must pay to your travel agent a non-refundable deposit of A$200 per person per tour which must be sent to Contiki within 7 days. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by yourtravel agent.

3. Once your deposit has been received, Contiki will send your travel agent confirmation of the details of thebooking.

4. You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contiki through your travel agent no less than 45 days beforethe departure date, or at the time of booking if less than 45 days before departure.

5. We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchers and detailed information about your holiday. Thedocumentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure from Australia.

IMPORTANT: By paying the A$200 deposit per person per tour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have readand understood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 43, which make up the contract between you and Contiki.

Reservations & Sales

Group bookingsIf you're planning to organise a group to Europe, America, Australia and NewZealand why not take a close look at the wide variety of tours detailed in any ofour Contiki brochures. It is more than likely that one (or more!) of the itinerarieswill fit in perfectly with your requirements. As long as everyone in your group is18-35, any date can be reserved exclusively for your group at special, reducedrates - perhaps even a free trip for yourself!

If you’re looking for something completely different our Special Interest GroupsDepartment in Europe, America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa have beenhelping those with specific group travel requirements for years! School and Universitytrips, choirs, wine tours, Grand Prix, ski tours, you name it we’ve done it.

From supplying competitive quotations to helping you plan the best itinerary - rightdown to the last detail, our worldwide team of experts is able to arrange a customdesigned holiday or incentive trip to suit your particular requirements. Call your travelagent or nearest Contiki Office - you’ll be surprised at how we can make it happen.

Please don’t throw this brochure away, weencourage you to either pass it on to a friend orplace it in a paper recycling bin.Contiki is represented in Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China,Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea,Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, PuertoRico, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand,United Kingdom, USA.Contiki ® is a registered trademark of Contiki Tours International Ltd.,Bermuda. © Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. Printed in Australia.

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