Europe

Last Updated: Nov. 05, 2009

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

Countries

Italy, France and Spain are but a few of the Countries Contiki visits in Europe

Sights and Attractions

From art museums, monuments, ancient wonders and historical sights to beaches, alps and bars and clubs Europe has some of the most famous Sights and Attractions in the world

European Tour Advice

From what to pack to spending money, and what shoes – Our European Tour and Travel Advice has got it covered!

Language

You don’t need to be a language expert to travel through Europe. Your Tour Manager will help you out with the local lingo but if you’d like to know a little before you go check out some of our European Language Basics

Visas

Check out information and links on visas for travelling in Europe.

Accommodation

Check out where you stay during Concept/budget tours, some of the hotels we use on our Time Out/Superior/Hotel Tours and what you should expect when traveling on a Camping Tour

Optional Excursions

Contiki’s Optional Excursions are offered to help personalize your tour and help you make the most of your free time.

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  1. hi everyone, so here’s the thing. i’m 100 percent sure i’m going on a tour summer ‘10, the thing is i’m not sure which one. at the mo the Ultimate tour is my favourite. i wouldn’t mind going on a shorter tour, its just that this one takes me everywhere and it seems alot cheaper than going on the italian, then the spanish spree, then egypt etc… i don’t know. anyone has any advice

    Default_avatarAdessa3579 posted 10 days ago Flag as Inappropriate
  2. Hi ya people – I will be going on the 4day London Explorer 10th Nov to 14th Nov – Is anyone else booked onto this one?

    Cat 77Cat 77 posted 25 days ago Flag as Inappropriate
  3. Hey, I know this like foreva away but is anyone going on the Mediterranean Highlights MAR 2010

    Default_avatarMozzie posted on Oct. 05, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  4. Haha hey Phil – glad to hear you’re doing a tour. I just miss you! Am doing London to Athens August 16 – anybody else doing this one?

    Ruthy7Ruthy7 posted on Aug. 03, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  5. oh jessB your going.. thats 2 out of 50! so far haha

    philphil posted on Jul. 16, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  6. im going on euro highlights on the 2nd Aug.. who else is going?

    philphil posted on Jul. 16, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  7. Hey guys, my names Leanne im goin on the European contrasts tour starting in london on the 24th july…goin solo so its a bit daunting and would be good to meet someone on here before i go…so let me know hass5-69@hotmail.com

    Default_avatarExplorer1120632 posted on Jul. 10, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  8. I’m booking the Ultimate European Egypt in July, message me if anyone is coming!!

    tazjackstazjacks posted on Jul. 09, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  9. I’m doing European Highlights 2nd August – flying solo – anyone else doing that?? So excited!

    Default_avatarJess Burton posted on Jul. 08, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  10. Hey….is anyone going on the European Panorama departing 7th September 09???

    Default_avatarSez posted on Jul. 06, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  11. Hey anyone else doing the 21 day camping departing 29th july?

    Default_avatarcpjbby posted on Jun. 19, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  12. Hi, Im going on European Whirl on August 17, any tips or hints or anyone else on the tour?

    Ali_maryAli_mary posted on Jun. 18, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  13. Hey guys – anyone going on the European Contrasts Tour August 5? From NZ and flying solo on this one, interested to hear from anyone planning on getting involved.

    Becs

    BecsBecs posted on Jun. 11, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  14. my email is tania.truskalo@gmail.com I am 20 and rocking it solo. msg me – Berlin to Budapest 4 July 2009.

    FoolyCoolyFoolyCooly posted on Jun. 07, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  15. Hey I’m going on the Berlin to Budapest tour on the 4th of July, looking for anyone whos either going or has been on this tour.

    FoolyCoolyFoolyCooly posted on Jun. 07, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  16. Hey Everyone…
    Looking for anyone going on the EUROPEAN PANORAMA tour from August 8th until September 6th.. Looking for my vacation buddies :) Look me up….
    Janine81297@aol.com
    Im also on Facebook, Myspace and Twitter

    Janine Hardy

    Explorer1138663Explorer1138663 posted on Jun. 07, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  17. Hey everyone… going on the European Panorama in Sept 09 and wanted to get to know people before the trip. If you are going email me at kittykatjacobs@gmail.com

    Default_avatarCatherine Jacobs posted on Jun. 06, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  18. hi anyone goin on the camping 32 days europe on aug 28??

    anthony1137660anthony1137660 posted on May. 31, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  19. leavin sydney for the european adventurer on july 24th 09!
    can’t wait to finally have my eurotrip :)

    Default_avatarnaizy posted on May. 30, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  20. Hi there,
    I’m doing the 24 day European camping on August 18th- Sept 10th, is there anyone going on this too?

    By the way anyone living or departing from NYC for this trip?

    -Carla

    Careli1026Careli1026 posted on May. 29, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  21. Anyone going to Great Britain September 1, 2009? Email me at Jrb7889@aol.com

    JessieB_22JessieB_22 posted on May. 29, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  22. I’m doing European Encounter in July the 24th! Would love to hear from people who are on the same trip

    Manzanita16Manzanita16 posted on May. 28, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  23. european escapade leaving on 13 september with my best friend. anyone else joining us?

    catcat posted on May. 18, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  24. Hi all! Im leaving for European Highlights start Rome on June 8th…anyone else going on this trip? would love to hear from you! going solo and its my first time doing the contiki tours. email or facebook: kateny317@yahoo.com

    KateNYKateNY posted on May. 14, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  25. Anyone doing Italian Espresso July 31st-Aug 8th?? =) would love to talk with anyone who may be going!

    Default_avatarKatiee* posted on May. 07, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  26. Hey has anyone done a trip in winter? I’ve been on contiki before but only during the summer. I’d like to know what people’s thought’s are when comparing european summer trips to winter trips. Are the winter trips just as good, or are they even better?

    Default_avatarMusa posted on May. 05, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  27. Hey anyone doing the European Explorer plus Greek Island option tour in august 09?

    David and BrookeDavid and Brooke posted on May. 05, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  28. Be careful if you’re going to Italy! I went with Contiki to Italy & ended up in the hospital where the care was so bad they almost killed me. And when I returned home, Contiki has refused to give me my full refund for optional excursions because they just made up out of thin air that my tour manager gave me 20 Euros when I went to the hospital & he didn’t! CONTIKI SUCKS!!!! I travel outside of the country a couple times every year & this is the only company I have ever had a problem with, ever! Be very careful.

    Default_avatarExplorer1119270 posted on Apr. 20, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  29. heyyyy I’m going on the European Escapade leaving the 13th of May (travelling solo).... so excited!!!Shoot me an e-mail if your doing the same alexandra-bauer@hotmail.com

    Default_avatarAlex posted on Apr. 16, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  30. Hello out there-

    My best friend and I are doing the 22 day European camping tour starting May 11th in London. Anyone else? Drop me a line at jinka_44@yahoo.ca if you like!

    Cheers,

    Kaylin

    KaylinKaylin posted on Apr. 14, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  31. Fellow travellers on the European Horizon starting June 13th?

    NadiaNadia posted on Apr. 13, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  32. hey i’m goin on the 17 day great britian and southern ireland leaving on the 18th anyone else going email me at mmguy_12@hotmail.com

    Default_avatarMike h posted on Apr. 07, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  33. hey everyone….we r 2 guys from sa,going on the european highlights tour,leaving on the 1st of july 09!!!

    anyone going??

    Default_avatarExplorer1130506 posted on Apr. 06, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  34. Hi Everyone

    I’m doing the European Experience tour on 28th August!

    Anyone else travelling this way ! I’m going solo.

    Please contact me at cath.miles@elders.com.au

    Hope to hear from someone out there :)

    Explorer1130444Explorer1130444 posted on Apr. 06, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  35. Im going on the the Italian Espresson at the end of May. Anyone else going solo? It would be great to meet some of you before the trip.

    Robyn1130383Robyn1130383 posted on Apr. 05, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  36. Hey I’m taking the London,Paris,and Amsterdam tour mid June. Just curious if anyone else is goin? Would love to chat.

    Email: farrstarr@hotmail.com

    Give me a shout

    JennayJennay posted on Apr. 03, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  37. heyy is anyone doing london to athens 23 days starting June 30 2009!!!!let me know

    Default_avatarExplorer1115269 posted on Mar. 26, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  38. hey hey hey going on the European Escapade leaving 13th September – so freaking excited man!!!!!!! :) give me a shout if your going solo to ashlee_888@hotmail.com! booya

    Default_avatarExplorer1126950 posted on Mar. 19, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  39. i figured it out now. your trip ‘starts’ may 11th. you start in europe may 13th officially and end june 6th.
    alrighty, still have a great trip!!

    Chicago SchumacherChicago Schumacher posted on Mar. 17, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  40. well than. we’re talking about European Escapade riiight??!
    cause when i look, there is no departure date of the 13th in May… or are you leaving sooner than the start of the trip date?

    Chicago SchumacherChicago Schumacher posted on Mar. 17, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  41. the 13 of may yes there is silly

    Explorer1127895Explorer1127895 posted on Mar. 16, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  42. hmm well i looked at it just now and didn’t see one on the 13th. oh well i guess, hope you have a great trip!

    Chicago SchumacherChicago Schumacher posted on Mar. 16, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  43. OKTOBERFEST HERE I COME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cant wait!
    Goin on the European explorer, pretty excited only 6 months to wait!

    Jessie MacJessie Mac posted on Mar. 16, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  44. nar just lookd it up its the 13 to the 6 of june soo yea haha

    Explorer1127895Explorer1127895 posted on Mar. 16, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  45. Me and my girlfriend are now goign on the 6th of July Panorama Tour compared to our cancelled tour on the 1st of July, Anyone else on this tour?

    Default_avatarJay Dean posted on Mar. 15, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  46. Hey!
    ya I’m sure it’s the 17th. That day is fully booked now and has definite departure, are YOU sure you leave the 14th?
    European Escapade right?

    Chicago SchumacherChicago Schumacher posted on Mar. 15, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  47. hey im doing that with some mates are u sure its the 17th ours leaves the 14th of may i think

    Explorer1127895Explorer1127895 posted on Mar. 15, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  48. I’m heading out May 17th on the European Escapade!
    LET’S DO IT UP!

    Shout out if you’re leaving that day too.

    Chicago SchumacherChicago Schumacher posted on Mar. 12, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  49. Hey guys, leaving May 21 on the Euro Discovery. Goin solo. Anyone going??

    CristiCristi posted on Feb. 26, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  50. Hey everyone me and my girlfriend are going on the Europeon Panorama Tour on 1st of July anyone else going on this tour? Also do many 18 year olds go on this tour?

    Default_avatarJay Dean posted on Feb. 22, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  51. Hey everyone me and my girlfriend are going on the Europeon Panorama Tour on 1st of July anyone else going on this tour? Also do many 18 year olds go on this tour?

    Default_avatarJay Dean posted on Feb. 22, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  52. Hi guys. I’m doing the Ultimate European with the greek islands leaving London on june 14th. Anyone else going on that one or the egyptian option? my email is cehwelshgirl@hotmail.com. Would love to know someone before i go :)

    Default_avatarExplorer1108569 posted on Feb. 01, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  53. Hey Leethal

    Im doing that tour on the 29th June!! Write to me at monti_cupid@yahoo.com if you like.

    Maria

    Maria&Chris Maria&Chris posted on Jan. 28, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  54. Who’s Panoraming June 29th 09 ????
    I’m flying solo and wana chat to some team players for my big 1st contiki trip! YeeeeeeeeeeeWwwwwwwwww

    LeethalLeethal posted on Jan. 27, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  55. My name is Leanne im from Melbourne Australia and i have just booked European Contrasts 24th july 09 and i am going on my own, anyone doing the same tour??

    Default_avatarExplorer1120632 posted on Jan. 26, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  56. Hi people I am Adriano from Toronto. I am doing the European panorama on May the 4th. Just wondering if anyone else is going. You can find me on facebook or msn. age316@hotmail.com

    c u soon ;)

    Default_avatarExplorer1121990 posted on Jan. 15, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  57. Hi gang,

    I’ve just booked and paid for European Highlights (concept) leaving 16th September 09…..Doing it solo…..EEeeeekkk

    Default_avatarSimRadelaide posted on Jan. 14, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  58. hi i am going on the european highlights tour 9th of may 2009!!! travelling solo wanted to know if anyone else is going???

    Default_avatarshell posted on Jan. 12, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  59. Hi there

    Me and my Best friend from South Australia are doing the European Whirl were leaving in August

    is anyone else going?

    xxx

    Default_avatarAshleigh posted on Jan. 07, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  60. Hi people
    Im going on my first contiki trip solo on the spanish spree trip in aug 09 any one else going at that time?

    Default_avatarKitkat posted on Jan. 06, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate
  61. Hi me and my besty are from Adelaide (South Australia) we are going on two contikis next year!
    the European Whirl from June 29th & July 15th Greek Island Hopping.
    any one thinking of doing them?

    seeya Claire =]

    ClaireJ88ClaireJ88 posted on Dec. 18, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  62. Hey Erin,
    I’m doing the same tour but leaving at the end of August 09.
    Is anyone else thinking of this tour date?
    Cath

    Default_avatarCat :) posted on Dec. 14, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  63. hey guys any one doing the 21 day europe camping trip on either the 3rd or 10th of june?

    Default_avatarcaitlin.the.aussie posted on Dec. 09, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  64. Hey guys, anyone going on the European Contrasts Tour – July 16 ‘09?

    Default_avatarErin from Oz posted on Nov. 18, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  65. hey ppl im goin on european encounter sep 6th 2009 any others goin on this

    hefhef posted on Nov. 15, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  66. Oh yeah, I am going on the EUROPEAN IMPRESSIONS TOUR May 26th. I’m looking to see if anyone else has booked the trip. Last year I went with my best friend but she just got married, so I am going alone this year. Still very excited though. Last summer I did the Berlin, Prague + Vienna, and had an amazing time. Just looking to chat with anyone going on the European Impressions tour May 26th!

    jollyholly82jollyholly82 posted on Nov. 12, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  67. I had such an amazing time. And you can’t beat the prices. I met some amazing people and had an awesome vacation. And I’m going again next summer!

    jollyholly82jollyholly82 posted on Nov. 12, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  68. Hey party people, im thinkin of booking the European contrast tour for 16th July 09. Is anyone esle thinkin of goin on the same tour?

    Default_avatarSun_R posted on Nov. 03, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  69. Hi, thinking of travelling may 09. still trying to decide concept or timeout, any advice would be great…

    Default_avatarKezxox posted on Oct. 30, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  70. Solo traveller seeking another solo traveller.. Travelling July 2009!

    Default_avatarN posted on Oct. 27, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  71. hii! My summer is so boring so far and i’d like to travel but i’m kind of scared to go by myself. i’ve always been pretty dependent..

    is solo traveling in contiki common??

    eillyeilly posted on Sep. 01, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  72. Hey girls and guys… i’m Sarah 22 from Australia. i’ll be attending the European Panorama with my boyfriend Simon 24 starting 1st Sept 08, just wondering if anyone else was going on this tour? we get to London a few days before the tour, so we can do some sightseeing around London before we head off..would be good to hear from anyone heading over or people who have been on this tour already and have any good pointers we should know about!! it’s all so exciting :)

    Sarah85AustraliaSarah85Australia posted on Jul. 25, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  73. Hi, I’m going on the Italian espresso on the July, 18th and i would love to chat with anyone who is going on this tour. Maybe that way we can expect who to meet when we get there.

    Paris9Paris9 posted on Jul. 14, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  74. hey hey yall me and laura seen in picture plus jenny MIA are on european experinace during september october hitting up amsterdam and cktoberfest yip yip anyone got any tips on what the wather and thats gunna be like or what we will need for packing and yada yada hit me up at why_smoke@hotmail.com ta ta mwa dell and lauz

    dellalea3355dellalea3355 posted on Jun. 19, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  75. anyone else doing the eastern european trip starting June 14?

    Default_avatarExplorer1101370 posted on May. 28, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  76. I would like to go on a European Discovery tour from 16-19 Jun 2008. Can someone please advise me of who I should contact to arrange for the trip. I have tried the contact us but no-one is responding.
    my contact is sylvain.kalsakau@gmail.com

    Default_avatarExplorer1097975 posted on Apr. 27, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  77. Hello

    My sister and I are going on the European Highlights Tour that departs on 14th May. Just wondering who else may be going!

    Default_avatarExplorer1096595 posted on Apr. 14, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  78. Hello people
    Would love to chat to people who are booked for the European Explorer 33 days on the 22nd June. London start finish.

    Ro

    RoRo posted on Apr. 06, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  79. just booked to european escapade for the 30 aug 08. any one else??

    AmylisaAmylisa posted on Apr. 04, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  80. Im traveling the Europe horizon on the 21st or 24th June, is there any body else???

    Explorer1093849Explorer1093849 posted on Mar. 21, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  81. 18, Graduation trip! July 12 leave New York. European Inspiration tour starting July 14-Aug.1, anyone else?

    Default_avatarExplorer1093053 posted on Mar. 13, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  82. Any one going on the European Escapade tour departing 24th of April 2008??!!

    NicsonNicson posted on Mar. 09, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  83. hello tino here from australia.

    im going to italy in may june to euro soccer

    and to c family and travel around italy the home of my parents. its the 1st time im gonna travel alone any tips? i think ill be ok im gonna do the 8 day italian espresso trip that starts from rome and ends in rome. if i like contiki trips the next one might be one back home in australia prob a north queensland one or a sydney to cairns one. anyone whos gonna be on the 31st of may to the 7th of june italian espresso trip drop me a line at sikmuzza@yahoo.com and let me know if u r gonna go where u from ect

    Default_avatarMr_Tino30 posted on Mar. 05, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  84. Hey everyone! im thinking of going on a camping tour thru europe.would love to hear any comments about the whole camping thing. its a bit scary, camping in a strange country. so i would really like to hear from any campers out there.. ruby-dj@hotmail.com cheers :)

    Default_avatarExplorer1091767 posted on Mar. 03, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  85. If you are looking for your tour mates look in the MEETING PLACE in the main forum. Theres one for every tour.

    Default_avatarMJ posted on Feb. 26, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  86. Anyone going on the European Escapades tour leaving Sept 14th 2008??

    Default_avatarKT posted on Feb. 26, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  87. Anyone going on the European Experience tour on 31st March? Going alone. Would love to chat to someone who’s in the same situation.

    Default_avatarEmma posted on Feb. 24, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  88. Hey there!!
    Booked on the European cotnrasts tour departing london June9th.
    Luv to chat to anyone and everyone about their contiki experiences and definately to those who are booked on same tour.

    Dani MareeDani Maree posted on Feb. 22, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  89. Hey

    Who’s going on this trip?

    My girlfriend and I are going on this one, and we’re just wondering if anyone wants to register together to save 5% each off the trip cost.

    Rooms are separate (two to a room) so all we have to do is sign up together.

    Just send me a message and let us know.

    Default_avatarCanadian_Kiddo posted on Feb. 20, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  90. Hi! Teneille and Damo here! We’re going on the Europeon encounter depart 7th May as part of our around the world honeymoon! drop us a line if your going on the same tour! :) damoten@bigpond.com

    Default_avatarTeneille posted on Feb. 09, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  91. Hey, I’m going on the Ultimate European alone on June 13th. Just wondering who else was going. Let me know! ccolnon2@uiuc.edu

    CarolineCaroline posted on Feb. 07, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  92. Heya, I’ve just booked to go on the European Escapade on the 24th August, the 7 day Oktoberfest tour on the 18th of September and Great Britain & Southern Ireland trip on the 27th of September. Anyone else booked on these trips, drop me a line via myspace, www.mypace.com/shmleigh. woowoo.

    ash_leighash_leigh posted on Feb. 06, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  93. hey whats up peepz, im goin on the european escapade on the 26th of may with a few mates, gunna get crazy, have a blast, whos goin? any one wanna chat hit me up on myspace, myspace.com/meshatmt

    chris-or-meshachris-or-mesha posted on Feb. 05, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  94. Thinking of joining the March 28 European Escapade.. i will be going by myself kinda scared though! are there a lot of people who go alone or are they normally with groups or other friends? and how big is the group tour normally?

    AvAAvA posted on Jan. 30, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  95. Hey Everyone
    Travelling to Europe on July 7th starting in london doing the European Panorama tour its my first contiki trip so cant wait if there is anyone doing the same tour would love to get in contact email is: brodies06@hotmail.com drop us a line

    Default_avatarExplorer1086582 posted on Jan. 28, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  96. hey everyone,
    i’m hoping to go on the european contrasts tour on the 3rd of september,
    my first trip with contiki,
    drop us a line,
    hope to see you there!!!!

    Default_avatarEnglish_Nomad posted on Jan. 27, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  97. This is a response to Explorer 1085328.
    Being in Europe was absolutely awesome, but time really does go by so quickly.
    You do spend a lot of time on the coach so if you don’t feel like sleeping or looking out at the scenery I would recommend taking a few magazines- you won’t be able to find anything written in english once you are over there so it is a good investment.

    Take comfortable shoes because you will be doing quite a bit of walking and pack atleast one set of ‘good’ clothes.

    I wouldn’t bother taking a laptop because you can’t get internet at most of the hotels anyway. You will have freetime in each city you visit so you can always visit an internet cafe if you are desperate. I would invest in a hardshell lightweight suitcase because they keep your belongings protected and are easy to lug around- some hotels do not have lifts and some have very tiny lifts. It is easier to just carry suitcases up the stairs.

    A security belt came in handy for me- especially good in Italy where there are a lot of thieves.

    An adapter was also useful to have, but everyone else will have them too, so you could always borrow one. Borrowing is easy on tour because everyone becomes friends so quickly.

    I wouldn’t worry about getting maps or learning languages because you tour manager will provide you with detailed maps and basic phrases as you go along.

    Definately take a watch with you or hang around with someone who wears one because if you are not back at the coach when you are supposed to be they will leave without you.

    I took my keycard and was able to use it pretty much everywhere I went. Some people did have trouble and either used travellers cheques or Credit Cards.

    One last thing to do in London…..A BIG BUS TOUR. It takes you around London to all the major sights and gives you a history. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours and you are free to jump off and on as often as you like during those 24 hours. It is a bit pricey though at 22 pounds. It is not the cheapest, but I found it to be the best because you have a real person doing the tour and you are able to ask questions and joke around.

    Default_avatarExplorer1087526 posted on Jan. 26, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  98. Hey everyone, just booked inspiration may 3rd, 2008… looking for people that are on the same trip.. i cant wait to go!!!

    blueblue posted on Jan. 22, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  99. anyone travelling on the rta tour departing 2 sept 08 pls contact me!

    Default_avatarlisa87 posted on Jan. 19, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  100. Hey Everyone. looking for people who have booked the European Escapade leaving 2nd May 2008. drop me a line :)

    Default_avatarAussie_Guy posted on Jan. 18, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  101. Hey everyone i cant wait to do this trip as iv heard every1 always has a blast,as i am doing this alone for my 21st i would like to know if any1 is going on the European highlights 03 April tour?

    Default_avatarBasil JNR posted on Jan. 14, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  102. Hi there! Im going to be going on the European Contrasts tour on May 8th, was wondering if anyone wants to chat who’s also going on this tour? :)

    Default_avatarAna21 posted on Jan. 14, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  103. A friend and I are going on the Europe Camping 32 day tour on the 10th of June….anyone else!?

    hailey.atkinsshailey.atkinss posted on Jan. 11, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  104. Hey everyone will be going on Europe Horizon tour May,08,08 any one else… please reach me… thanks!!!

    Elmo5226Elmo5226 posted on Jan. 09, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  105. Hello people i am a 23yrs old female that is from Australia. I am attending the European Experience tour in August.My questions to you are: is there anything you can think of that i might need to know in relation to what i need to buy before i go on the trip. Do you have any pointers on what to do while travelling around? Any books that you could recommend to find places or maps that you found handy? I was also wondering do you think it is a good idea to have a credit card while travelling? Can you, what sort of access and are there any fees you will be charged to use your personal bank account. Are there any places in London you recommend seeing or doing as only have a limited time? Basically any information you provide me with would be a great?

    Default_avatarExplorer1085328 posted on Jan. 09, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate
  106. Hi, going on the European Highlights on July 16th, 2008. Would love to chat with others also on this tour. This is my second Contiki trip in 2 years, can’t wait:) Tasha

    tashatasha posted on Dec. 29, 2007 Flag as Inappropriate
  107. hi im planning to go on Sept in European Whirl :D

    Default_avatarBonirose <3's Holz posted on Dec. 18, 2007 Flag as Inappropriate
  108. Sorry I mean on going on the European Whirl on the 18th of June. Just wondering if anyone else was going on that tour? we could email each other!

    Default_avatarKatiecakes posted on Dec. 17, 2007 Flag as Inappropriate
  109. I am going on the European Whirl on the 14th June. Just wondering if everyone else was going on that tour? We could email each other!

    Default_avatarKatiecakes posted on Dec. 17, 2007 Flag as Inappropriate
  110. I am off on The European Adventure on June 10th 08. Was just wondering if anyone going might want to chat to someone else going.

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  111. hey i will be going on the europe horizon tour in may and was wondering who else is going send me a message on my aol or email so maybe we can chat before hand

    Arti79Arti79 posted on Dec. 08, 2007 Flag as Inappropriate
  112. Contiki Europe was the best time of my life! It’s a great way to see Europe and meet some amazing people while having an adventure of a life time. The staff are knowledgeable and fun and you lean and see sooooooo much! i would recommend it to ANYONE!

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