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1. Western European language basics

   There is no need to enroll in French, Italian, German and Spanish classes for your European Tour. Your Tour Manager will fill you in on how to say some of the basics (eg. hello, please, thank you) in the native tongue of each of the countries you visit. It is often not only useful, but also polite to know a few of the basics in the local language and it’s ... more »

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2. Austria

   Capital: Vienna Currency: Euro Language: German (dialects), English is widely understood Visas: Travel Visa Information Contiki Tours that travel to Austria > Austria….land of schnitzel, strudel, the Alps and the great outdoors – Fresh, clean and pristine. This landlocked country is well known for its great and spectacular natural beauty. The soaring mountains, crystal clear lakes, p... more »

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3. Tyrol

   The Tyrol is a region of western Austria and northern Italy most famous for its towering Alps, fantastic skiing and laid back, casual yet active lifestyle and fresh, clean environment. Home to towns like Hopfgarten, Innsbruck and Itter in Austria and Bozen on the Italian side of the border. The region also incorporates the Brenner Pass on the Austrian/Italian border. The people of the Tyrol share many cul... more »

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4. Itter

   Itter is a very small town perched half way up a valley just above Hopfgarten in the sensationally beautiful Tyrol region of Austria. A ski resort town during the winter, Itter is a taste of authentic life in an Austrian village and is also home to a castle, church, school and the Gasthof Ittererwirt, famous amongst the locals for hosting Contiki’s legendary ‘White Out’ theme parties. Th... more »

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5. Hopfgarten

   A small village of little over 5000 residents nestled amongst the Alps in the Tyrol region of Austria. Skiing here in the winter is some of the best in Europe and people flock from all over Europe and the world not only to Hopfgarten but also the nearby resorts of Kitzbuhl and Worgl. Home to Contiki’s Gasthof Schoneck Special Stopover accommodation utilized by many Concept/Budget Tours during the s... more »

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6. Ski Austria - Hopfgarten (Tour)

   Style of Tour: Ski Tour Featuring: Austria Staying in: Hopfgarten Starting in: London or make your own way to Hopfgarten from Munich Finishing in: London or Hopfgarten Surround yourself with fresh air and exhilarating powder with Contiki’s Austria ski package. You’re summoned toward the mountaintop where Hopfgarten’s luxurious towers of powder surro... more »

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7. Vienna

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Vienna, (German: Wien) the capital of Austria, began as the Roman military camp of Vindabonum and after the retreat of the Romans was invaded and rebuilt many times. The city and region was ruled by the Babenberg family until 1278 when they were surpassed by the Hapsburgs, arguably one of the greatest royal families in European history. Under their rule Austria... more »

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