1. Your travel agent will confirm by phone with the local Contikioffice that theres availability on the tour youve chosen. At thesame time, your travel agent can book your hotel accommodationbefore and/or after your tour (see page 142).

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

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

4. You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to Contikithrough your travel agent no less than 45 days before the departuredate, 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. The documentation will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure.

IMPORTANT By paying the A$200 deposit per person pertour to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read andunderstood the Booking Conditions as set out on page 143, whichmake up the contract between you and Contiki.

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Email reservations@contiki.com.auWeb contiki.com

Travel Agent Reservations:Sydney metro phone: (02) 9511 2222Other areas phone: 1300 301 835Fax: (02) 9511 2210Payment advice:paymentadvice@contiki.com.au

Customer Enquiries:Phone: 1300 CONTIKI (1300 266 845)

If youre looking for something completely different our SpecialInterest Groups Departments in Europe, America, Australia andNew Zealand have been helping those with specific group travelrequirements for years! School and University trips, choirs, winetours, Grand Prix, ski tours - you name it weve done it!

From supplying competitive quotations to helping you plan the bestitinerary right down to the last detail, our worldwide team of experts isable to arrange a custom designed holiday or incentive trip to suityour particular requirements. Call your travel agent or nearest ContikiOffice youll be surprised at how we can make it happen.

If youre planning to organise a group to Europe, America, Asia,Australia and New Zealand, why not take a close look at the widevariety of tours detailed in any of our Contiki brochures. It is morethan likely that one (or more!) of the itineraries will fit in perfectly

with your requirements. As long as everyone on your group is 18 35, any date can be reserved exclusively for your group at special, reduced rates perhaps even a free trip for yourself!!

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Ever thoughtthere must bemore to life?

There is.Think two words:

Europe, because its packed full of things tosee, do and love. Contiki, because were thepeople to help you see your world. So if youwant to meet people your age and on yourwavelength to share fantastic times travelling,theres no better way to go. This could be the beginning of the rest of your life!

Adventure and passion thats the Contikispirit. Its what we stand forand aftertravelling with us, you just might too!

Weve been a familyowned business since1962 and have led theway since day one,helping generations of travellers discover the world.

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Ever thoughtthere must bemore to life?

There is.Think two words:

Europe, because its packed full of things tosee, do and love. Contiki, because were thepeople to help you see your world. So if youwant to meet people your age and on yourwavelength to share fantastic times travelling,theres no better way to go. This could be the beginning of the rest of your life!

Adventure and passion thats the Contikispirit. Its what we stand forand aftertravelling with us, you just might too!

Weve been a familyowned business since1962 and have led theway since day one,helping generations of travellers discover the world.

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Find your way around////////////////////////////This brochure may be big but weve made itnice and easy to navigate your way around.Here, youll find where you need to go, fast.

23 Europe & Contiki 45 (Thats where you are right now)67 Why Contiki? 89 What kind of holiday are you after?1011 Ways to travel with us1213 Real value. Cool deals. 1415 Included highlights & sightseeing1617 Explore More & optional activities1819 Contiki crew 2021 Eat & sleep Contiki-style22 About contiki.com 23 Travelling responsibly & our Foundation24 The coolest places in Europe right now25 Special departures & festivals 2627 London calling

134 Earlybird fly+tour deals135139 Winter tours & ski packages140141 Got a question?142 Want to stay longer? Where do I leave from?143 The fine print144 Every tour at a glance 146 How to book

2837 Camping Original tours3865 Concept Unique tours66133 Time Out Hotel tours

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Find your way around////////////////////////////This brochure may be big but weve made itnice and easy to navigate your way around.Here, youll find where you need to go, fast.

23 Europe & Contiki 45 (Thats where you are right now)67 Why Contiki? 89 What kind of holiday are you after?1011 Ways to travel with us1213 Real value. Cool deals. 1415 Included highlights & sightseeing1617 Explore More & optional activities1819 Contiki crew 2021 Eat & sleep Contiki-style22 About contiki.com 23 Travelling responsibly & our Foundation24 The coolest places in Europe right now25 Special departures & festivals 2627 London calling

134 Earlybird fly+tour deals135139 Winter tours & ski packages140141 Got a question?142 Want to stay longer? Where do I leave from?143 The fine print144 Every tour at a glance 146 How to book

2837 Camping Original tours3865 Concept Unique tours66133 Time Out Hotel tours

UNFOLD THE BACKOF THE BROCHUREAND YOULL FIND A LIST OF EVERYSINGLE TOUR WE OFFER.

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You know the feeling? When youve done something so fun, you just want to do it again?Thats Contiki. And thats why people come fromall over the globe to explore Europe with us.

No younger. No older. Just everyone inbetween. Travel with us and youll meetpeople your age and build your globalnetwork big time! All with the aim to see,smell, taste and live Europe whilesharing some incredible times together.Are you ready?

Like the idea of travelling with your own personal travel guru? Our crew aretrained to help you get the most fromyour holiday, from visiting the sightsto finding and doing things a little more off the itinerary. Tap into their localknowledge and get all the help and advice you need. And trust us, theyvemade it through training boot camp to get here, so they know their stuff.

Truth is, travel can be hard work. Like when its late and youre luggingyour backpack in the rain, up a lonely street, in a foreign city, looking forstreet signs, whilst juggling a map.Thats not fun and it wont happen withContiki! We take all the hard work out ofyour holiday, so you can get down toclocking up some seriously good times everything a holiday should be about.

Weve done some hard bargainingacross Europe so you get the bestdeals. Youve probably already noticedthat what others call extras to us, are all included as part of the package.Youll know exactly what youre getting,so you can plan to a tee (more on page12). Our unique extras include access tothe Contiki Basement in London whereyou can pick up your email, storeluggage and get info from helpfulContiki staff. Other surprises includefitting our modern coaches with power charging units & loads ofincluded sightseeing.

We hear you. We know you need yourown time to check things out, explorethe back streets, find a great place for a meal or just enjoy some chill out time.All our trips have flexibility & free timeevery day. Theres also Explore MoreOptional Activities (pages 16-17) thatallow you to pick and mix, whetheryoure into art, adventure sports, musicor food, the choices are healthy andwere pretty confident youll findsomething you just cant say no to. Whilewere talking flexibility, look at the waysyou can choose to travel on page 10-11.

After 46 years in the business, we have built up quite a reputation. Were a member of Tour Operator Associations worldwide and wererecognised globally for our reliability and quality. Sure, the company mayhave grown and evolved, but thatessential Contiki spirit is as strong as ever.

Weve got a whole lot of stuff that covers you from departure dates that are set to go (preferred departuresor PDs as we call them) to fuel and currency surcharge coverage (more on page 13). So once your deposit is paid, youre protected. Look for the diamond-shaped symbol next to individual departure dates on your itinerary for PDs. Be quick, demand for PDs is high.

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You know the feeling? When youve done something so fun, you just want to do it again?Thats Contiki. And thats why people come fromall over the globe to explore Europe with us.

No younger. No older. Just everyone inbetween. Travel with us and youll meetpeople your age and build your globalnetwork big time! All with the aim to see,smell, taste and live Europe whilesharing some incredible times together.Are you ready?

Like the idea of travelling with your own personal travel guru? Our crew aretrained to help you get the most fromyour holiday, from visiting the sightsto finding and doing things a little more off the itinerary. Tap into their localknowledge and get all the help and advice you need. And trust us, theyvemade it through training boot camp to get here, so they know their stuff.

Truth is, travel can be hard work. Like when its late and youre luggingyour backpack in the rain, up a lonely street, in a foreign city, looking forstreet signs, whilst juggling a map.Thats not fun and it wont happen withContiki! We take all the hard work out ofyour holiday, so you can get down toclocking up some seriously good times everything a holiday should be about.

Weve done some hard bargainingacross Europe so you get the bestdeals. Youve probably already noticedthat what others call extras to us, are all included as part of the package.Youll know exactly what youre getting,so you can plan to a tee (more on page12). Our unique extras include access tothe Contiki Basement in London whereyou can pick up your email, storeluggage and get info from helpfulContiki staff. Other surprises includefitting our modern coaches with power charging units & loads ofincluded sightseeing.

We hear you. We know you need yourown time to check things out, explorethe back streets, find a great place for a meal or just enjoy some chill out time.All our trips have flexibility & free timeevery day. Theres also Explore MoreOptional Activities (pages 16-17) thatallow you to pick and mix, whetheryoure into art, adventure sports, musicor food, the choices are healthy andwere pretty confident youll findsomething you just cant say no to. Whilewere talking flexibility, look at the waysyou can choose to travel on page 10-11.

After 46 years in the business, we have built up quite a reputation. Were a member of Tour Operator Associations worldwide and wererecognised globally for our reliability and quality. Sure, the company mayhave grown and evolved, but thatessential Contiki spirit is as strong as ever.

Weve got a whole lot of stuff that covers you from departure dates that are set to go (preferred departuresor PDs as we call them) to fuel and currency surcharge coverage (more on page 13). So once your deposit is paid, youre protected. Look for the diamond-shaped symbol next to individual departure dates on your itinerary for PDs. Be quick, demand for PDs is high.

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Travelling with other people is much more fun, share memories and makefriends for life!

Theres plenty of freetime to do things off

the itinerary as well asdo included stuff, like a

bike ride in Holland!

What kind of holiday are you after?

Meeting peopleyour age from around the world

Tour Managers full of local knowledge

Having interesting,unique places to stay

Staying closeto the city action

One trip. Lots of different countries

A comfortable hotel after a full days sightseeing

Exploring 1 or 2countries in-depth

Camping under the stars

Checking out some of Europesbest festivals

No hassle, neardoor-to-door transport

Plenty ofmeals included

Staying in a 16th centuryFrench Chateau

Experiencing themagical atmosphereof a European winter

Having plenty of free time to yourself

An affordable one

Whatever kind of trip youre after,weve got it covered.

Travelling with us isnt just about looking.

Its about living, doing (andtasting) Europe every day!

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Travelling with other people is much more fun, share memories and makefriends for life!

Theres plenty of freetime to do things off

the itinerary as well asdo included stuff, like a

bike ride in Holland!

What kind of holiday are you after?

Meeting peopleyour age from around the world

Tour Managers full of local knowledge

Having interesting,unique places to stay

Staying closeto the city action

One trip. Lots of different countries

A comfortable hotel after a full days sightseeing

Exploring 1 or 2countries in-depth

Camping under the stars

Checking out some of Europesbest festivals

No hassle, neardoor-to-door transport

Plenty ofmeals included

Staying in a 16th centuryFrench Chateau

Experiencing themagical atmosphereof a European winter

Having plenty of free time to yourself

An affordable one

Whatever kind of trip youre after,weve got it covered.

Travelling with us isnt just about looking.

Its about living, doing (andtasting) Europe every day!

Youve seen it inbooks and films,everywhere you turn,history and culturecome alive.

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Theyre the big questions. Take a look at our tour options,see what you want and let yourjourney begin

Festivals, Events & WinterTag your tour into one of Europes manymusic festivals or events, plus weve gota few special departures of our own, likeOktoberfest! More on page 25. Or packyour woollies and come in the winter,when you can catch some snow and beatthe crowds. More on pages 135-139.

Ways to travel

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CampingOriginalFrom A$109/DayMultiple countries

ConceptUniqueFrom A$141/DayMultiple countries

Prefer it back to basics? A budget-friendlycamping trip should hit the spot. Its howContiki started. Stay in new and spacioustwin-share tents at well-equipped campsites and stretch your budget a surprisingly looooong way. More on pages 28-37

Like to mix it up? Keep it simple one nightand a little more spectacular the next? Concept Unique gives you a chance to stayin everything from cabins, hostels to hotels,and even a 16th century French chateau. More on pages 38-65

Time Out HotelsFrom A$142/DayMultiple countriesIn-depth regional

Looking for total comfort at a great price?Central location? Easy access to thesights? Time Out Hotel tours offer hotels in or close to city centres, excellentfacilities and one-off feature hotels. More on pages 66-133

Theyre the big questions. Take a look at our tour options,see what you want and let yourjourney begin

Festivals, Events & WinterTag your tour into one of Europes manymusic festivals or events, plus weve gota few special departures of our own, likeOktoberfest! More on page 25. Or packyour woollies and come in the winter,when you can catch some snow and beatthe crowds. More on pages 135-139.

Ways to travel

11

CampingOriginalFrom A$109/DayMultiple countries

ConceptUniqueFrom A$141/DayMultiple countries

Prefer it back to basics? A budget-friendlycamping trip should hit the spot. Its howContiki started. Stay in new and spacioustwin-share tents at well-equipped campsites and stretch your budget a surprisingly looooong way. More on pages 28-37

Like to mix it up? Keep it simple one nightand a little more spectacular the next? Concept Unique gives you a chance to stayin everything from cabins, hostels to hotels,and even a 16th century French chateau. More on pages 38-65

Time Out HotelsFrom A$142/DayMultiple countriesIn-depth regional

Looking for total comfort at a great price?Central location? Easy access to thesights? Time Out Hotel tours offer hotels in or close to city centres, excellentfacilities and one-off feature hotels. More on pages 66-133

Real value.Cool deals.

13

Real value.Cool deals. Real value.Cool deals. Weve done the sums on doing a tour versustravelling on your own in 4 of Europes keycities. And the results are in! Check the nextpage to find ways to cut your holiday costseven more.

NO FUEL OR CURRENCY SURCHARGES GUARANTEE: In these difficulttimes of rising prices, it is good to know that Contiki has taken the bold step to guarantee no fuel or currency surcharges on all its coach tours (excludinggovernment taxes). Once you have paid your deposit, you will be totallyprotected and can plan your holiday with this added peace of mind.

PREFERRED DEPARTURES: To help our customers plan theirtrip and take advantage of our early payment discounts, usefrequent flyer points and get in on airlines early booking offers,Contiki has designated a large number of trips as Preferred

Departures (PD). Because these departures have a reliable booking history, youcan rest assured that they will, except under circumstances beyond our control,operate as scheduled. Look for the white diamond-shaped symbol againstindividual departure dates on the tour itinerary of your choice. All non-PDdepartures may be subject to rescheduling. If one of our preferred departuredates doesnt fit with your travel plans, dont worry, we adjust our capacity eachyear to ensure that the vast majority of all of our departures operate as scheduled.Since we expect a high demand for our PD options, please check contiki.com forthe most up-to-date information. If youre booking a tour within 50 days ofdeparture between 1 May-30 September, its automatically guaranteed that thetour will run, except under circumstances beyond our control.

Guarantees

PD

W For more go to contiki.com.au/deals Conditions apply.

Venice Paris Lucerne BarcelonaItaly France Switzerland Spain

Breakfast

Sightseeing

1 Nights Accommodation (avg. price of budget hotel)

Day Travel Pass

Total cost of your day in $s when doing it

your own way

The unbeatableContiki price

Dinner(2 courses and a glass of wine, beer or soft drink)

Transport based onYouth Rail Pass(2nd class 25 years or underbased on the Global Pass/valid in 20 countries/for 1 month)

4.90Ham & cheese panini & cappuccino at the Caf Gianni

75.00Private motorboat to historic islands: 55.00 City sightseeing tour 20.00

79.00At the Albergo Venezia

15.00Grand canal water-bus

30.00At the TrattoriaMarco Polo

Converted to A$

$383/dayConverted to A$

$288/dayConverted to A$

$258/dayConverted to A$

$253/day

17.57

4.50Caf latt & a croissant at the Caf Moulin

22.00City sightseeing tour

65.00At the Ibis Paris Maine Montparnasse

5.60Metro Pass

52.00At the Caf de Flore

17.57

SF17.00Platter of cold meats and cheese & coffee at the Caf Parterre

SF25.00Lake cruise

SF120.00At the Waldstatterhof Swiss Seehotel

SF10.00Bus and train

SF35.00At the Restaurant Galliker

17.57

6.50Spanish omelette and coffee at Caf Zurich

22.00Bike sightseeing tour of city

65.00At the Hotel Antibes

5.50Metro Pass

30.00At the restaurant Casa Leopoldo

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Prices and exchange rates validated at 8th September, 2008 at the locations stated. Actual costs may change without notice. Sightseeing cost comparison is based on similar activities ofwhats included in a Contiki tour price. Contikis per day pricing based on European Panorama tour daily cost.

THE CONTIKI

PRICE/DAY A$ Early Payment discounts

Save up to A$355 off the cost of your tour when you book and pay in full, 6 months before departing. See the tour page for savings on your trip.

Multi-tour discountsBook any 2 Contiki trips of 10 days or longer, at the sametime & get up to A$100 off the cost of the second tour.

EUROPE+EUROPE save A$100

EUROPE+AMERICA save A$100

EUROPE+GREAT BRITAIN save A$100

Group discountsMORE 4 save 5%Get 4 or more people to book at the same time on the same tour and take 5% off the cost per person.

SAVINGS 7 save 7.5%Book 7 people travelling on the same holiday at the sametime and score a 7.5% discount per person.

PERFECT 10 save 10%Round up a group of 10 friends booking on the same tour atthe same time and the 11th person travels free. Or everyonein your group gets 10% off. Whatever way you like it!

TRIPLE DISCOUNTS save 5%Reduce the twin share price by 5% by booking 3 in a roomon many Time Out Hotel tours.

All discounts apply to the land tour price only. More 4, Savings 7 and Perfect 10 can be combined on tours of 8 days or more.

Earlybird dealsSave up to A$300 off the cost of your Europe trip when you book your flights with Contiki, flying Qantas or British Airways. See page 134 for full details.

Gold Seal ProtectionContikis Gold Seal insurance gives you the option to cancelyour tour for any reason, before you leave home without anypenalty. Gold Seal also allows you to leave your Contikiholidays early for personal reasons or illness with a refund ofA$40 for each unused day of your tour. It also covers anyextra air ticket costs if you need to return home early. Moreon page 141.

Real value.Cool deals.

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Real value.Cool deals. Real value.Cool deals. Weve done the sums on doing a tour versustravelling on your own in 4 of Europes keycities. And the results are in! Check the nextpage to find ways to cut your holiday costseven more.

NO FUEL OR CURRENCY SURCHARGES GUARANTEE: In these difficulttimes of rising prices, it is good to know that Contiki has taken the bold step to guarantee no fuel or currency surcharges on all its coach tours (excludinggovernment taxes). Once you have paid your deposit, you will be totallyprotected and can plan your holiday with this added peace of mind.

PREFERRED DEPARTURES: To help our customers plan theirtrip and take advantage of our early payment discounts, usefrequent flyer points and get in on airlines early booking offers,Contiki has designated a large number of trips as Preferred

Departures (PD). Because these departures have a reliable booking history, youcan rest assured that they will, except under circumstances beyond our control,operate as scheduled. Look for the white diamond-shaped symbol againstindividual departure dates on the tour itinerary of your choice. All non-PDdepartures may be subject to rescheduling. If one of our preferred departuredates doesnt fit with your travel plans, dont worry, we adjust our capacity eachyear to ensure that the vast majority of all of our departures operate as scheduled.Since we expect a high demand for our PD options, please check contiki.com forthe most up-to-date information. If youre booking a tour within 50 days ofdeparture between 1 May-30 September, its automatically guaranteed that thetour will run, except under circumstances beyond our control.

Guarantees

PD

W For more go to contiki.com.au/deals Conditions apply.

Venice Paris Lucerne BarcelonaItaly France Switzerland Spain

Breakfast

Sightseeing

1 Nights Accommodation (avg. price of budget hotel)

Day Travel Pass

Total cost of your day in $s when doing it

your own way

The unbeatableContiki price

Dinner(2 courses and a glass of wine, beer or soft drink)

Transport based onYouth Rail Pass(2nd class 25 years or underbased on the Global Pass/valid in 20 countries/for 1 month)

4.90Ham & cheese panini & cappuccino at the Caf Gianni

75.00Private motorboat to historic islands: 55.00 City sightseeing tour 20.00

79.00At the Albergo Venezia

15.00Grand canal water-bus

30.00At the TrattoriaMarco Polo

Converted to A$

$383/dayConverted to A$

$288/dayConverted to A$

$258/dayConverted to A$

$253/day

17.57

4.50Caf latt & a croissant at the Caf Moulin

22.00City sightseeing tour

65.00At the Ibis Paris Maine Montparnasse

5.60Metro Pass

52.00At the Caf de Flore

17.57

SF17.00Platter of cold meats and cheese & coffee at the Caf Parterre

SF25.00Lake cruise

SF120.00At the Waldstatterhof Swiss Seehotel

SF10.00Bus and train

SF35.00At the Restaurant Galliker

17.57

6.50Spanish omelette and coffee at Caf Zurich

22.00Bike sightseeing tour of city

65.00At the Hotel Antibes

5.50Metro Pass

30.00At the restaurant Casa Leopoldo

17.57

Contikis Europe from A$190/day

**

So much

included!

Lots

of

savin

gs

Prices and exchange rates validated at 8th September, 2008 at the locations stated. Actual costs may change without notice. Sightseeing cost comparison is based on similar activities ofwhats included in a Contiki tour price. Contikis per day pricing based on European Panorama tour daily cost.

THE CONTIKI

PRICE/DAY A$ Early Payment discounts

Save up to A$355 off the cost of your tour when you book and pay in full, 6 months before departing. See the tour page for savings on your trip.

Multi-tour discountsBook any 2 Contiki trips of 10 days or longer, at the sametime & get up to A$100 off the cost of the second tour.

EUROPE+EUROPE save A$100

EUROPE+AMERICA save A$100

EUROPE+GREAT BRITAIN save A$100

Group discountsMORE 4 save 5%Get 4 or more people to book at the same time on the same tour and take 5% off the cost per person.

SAVINGS 7 save 7.5%Book 7 people travelling on the same holiday at the sametime and score a 7.5% discount per person.

PERFECT 10 save 10%Round up a group of 10 friends booking on the same tour atthe same time and the 11th person travels free. Or everyonein your group gets 10% off. Whatever way you like it!

TRIPLE DISCOUNTS save 5%Reduce the twin share price by 5% by booking 3 in a roomon many Time Out Hotel tours.

All discounts apply to the land tour price only. More 4, Savings 7 and Perfect 10 can be combined on tours of 8 days or more.

Earlybird dealsSave up to A$300 off the cost of your Europe trip when you book your flights with Contiki, flying Qantas or British Airways. See page 134 for full details.

Gold Seal ProtectionContikis Gold Seal insurance gives you the option to cancelyour tour for any reason, before you leave home without anypenalty. Gold Seal also allows you to leave your Contikiholidays early for personal reasons or illness with a refund ofA$40 for each unused day of your tour. It also covers anyextra air ticket costs if you need to return home early. Moreon page 141.

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Thats what youre after isnt it? To explore the places youveseen in films, read about in books and daydreamed of visit-ing! We call them Included Highlights and theyre a part ofevery Contiki itinerary, every day.

Best of all, theyre included in the cost of your tour so youcan score extra bang for your buck and be sure you will seethe things that are key to every destination. Stuff like locallyguided tours, some entrance fees, cycling tours, organisedevenings out theyre just some of whats included. Followthe footprints for a bit more of what youll see

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Included highlights & sightseeing

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Thats what youre after isnt it? To explore the places youveseen in films, read about in books and daydreamed of visit-ing! We call them Included Highlights and theyre a part ofevery Contiki itinerary, every day.

Best of all, theyre included in the cost of your tour so youcan score extra bang for your buck and be sure you will seethe things that are key to every destination. Stuff like locallyguided tours, some entrance fees, cycling tours, organisedevenings out theyre just some of whats included. Followthe footprints for a bit more of what youll see

The S

panis

h Step

s in Ro

me

The Great Pyramids of Eygpt

Historic streets

in Dubrovnik

Wine tasting in the Beaujola

is region

Wal

king

the

Swis

s Al

ps

The Eiffel Tower in ParisViews over Prague

FINDING INCLUDED

HIGHLIGHTSOn each tour page of

the brochure, weve listed a lot of the sightseeing

included in your tour pricewithin the itinerary section.

Its clearly marked in a different colour see the

example here for how it looks.

Stunning island

s of Greece

Monte Carlo Casino

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul

Kiss the B

larney Stone in Ireland

The Wall in B

erlin

Traditional beerh

alls in Munich

The gothic quarter in Barcelona

Red Square in M

oscow

Explore More &Free Time Optionals

17

Its important that you check your insurance includes your participationin adventure activities and be aware that some of our optionals can bephysically demanding and therefore involve some risk.

Paris cabaret show & dinnerWhitewater rafting in AustriaAmsterdam canal boat cruiseClassical concert in Vienna

Rhine Valley winetastingSchnaps museum & tastingCog-railway ride up a mountainCaique boat cruise in Corfu

Gondola ride in VeniceSpanish flamenco showGuided tour of ancient RomeParasailing & waterskiingBelly-dancing dinner in TurkeyTandem paragliding in the TyrolHistorical walking tour in BerlinThermal pools bath in PamukkaleTuscan feast & entertainmentGuided tour of Pompeii

Beerhall dinner in MunichTrip to the volcano on SantoriniGhost walk in YorkGuided bike tour in PragueScottish haggis & bagpipe eveningGuinness brewery visitJeep hire on CorfuDay clubbing on MykonosCruise on a Scottish Loch

Boat trip onGeiranger FjordCountryside mountain bike rideRussian ballet Turkish bathCroatian island cruise & swimming

Shopping, London Group dinner, ParisMountain biking, Austria Cable car ride, Switzerland

Cabaret show, Paris

Nightclub, Florence

To find Explore

More activities,

look out for the

orange arrow on

every tour page.

Whitewater rafting, AustriaGondola ride, VeniceTandem paragliding, Tyrol

W For a full listing of all Explore More OptionalActivities and prices by tour see contiki.com.au/exploremore. Youll also receive these details in yourfinal documentation. More info on pages 140-141.

Want to explore more?Sure there are loads of activities already included, but there's also plenty of Free Time to go for it andcreate your own adventure off theitinerary. Explore something you mighthave already seen in more detail, orjust chill out, go shopping, relax andsee where the backstreets take you. You can also try one of our manyExplore More Optional Activities that help turn a great trip into anunforgettable one. Each one has beenhandpicked based on past travellerfeedback and weve negotiated greatrates to pass on to you.

Explore More &Free Time Optionals

17

Its important that you check your insurance includes your participationin adventure activities and be aware that some of our optionals can bephysically demanding and therefore involve some risk.

Paris cabaret show & dinnerWhitewater rafting in AustriaAmsterdam canal boat cruiseClassical concert in Vienna

Rhine Valley winetastingSchnaps museum & tastingCog-railway ride up a mountainCaique boat cruise in Corfu

Gondola ride in VeniceSpanish flamenco showGuided tour of ancient RomeParasailing & waterskiingBelly-dancing dinner in TurkeyTandem paragliding in the TyrolHistorical walking tour in BerlinThermal pools bath in PamukkaleTuscan feast & entertainmentGuided tour of Pompeii

Beerhall dinner in MunichTrip to the volcano on SantoriniGhost walk in YorkGuided bike tour in PragueScottish haggis & bagpipe eveningGuinness brewery visitJeep hire on CorfuDay clubbing on MykonosCruise on a Scottish Loch

Boat trip onGeiranger FjordCountryside mountain bike rideRussian ballet Turkish bathCroatian island cruise & swimming

Shopping, London Group dinner, ParisMountain biking, Austria Cable car ride, Switzerland

Cabaret show, Paris

Nightclub, Florence

To find Explore

More activities,

look out for the

orange arrow on

every tour page.

Whitewater rafting, AustriaGondola ride, VeniceTandem paragliding, Tyrol

W For a full listing of all Explore More OptionalActivities and prices by tour see contiki.com.au/exploremore. Youll also receive these details in yourfinal documentation. More info on pages 140-141.

Want to explore more?Sure there are loads of activities already included, but there's also plenty of Free Time to go for it andcreate your own adventure off theitinerary. Explore something you mighthave already seen in more detail, orjust chill out, go shopping, relax andsee where the backstreets take you. You can also try one of our manyExplore More Optional Activities that help turn a great trip into anunforgettable one. Each one has beenhandpicked based on past travellerfeedback and weve negotiated greatrates to pass on to you.

Plus theres the support

of 90 resident

Contiki staffthroughout

Europe.

W For more go to contiki.com.au/crew

Contiki crew

19

My brain is packed with all the

travel knowledge, insider tips

and great ideas you need, so you

can make the most of your time.

Sure its a tour, but I like to

keep it flexible and move things

around to suit the group and the

day. Im here to make your trip

the best it can be, and am always

listening and ready to help.

Like to get a handle onthe lingo? Ill give you afew key words and phrasesyou need to mix it withthe locals. Then its overto you to give it a try.

I look friendly, sound

friendly and even wake up

friendly. Not bad, eh? Im

also around your age and Ive

got a pretty good idea of the

kind of fun youre after.

TMs come from a bigmelting pot of countries,which adds up to evenmore fun and spirit".

Im just one part of a

bigger, broader Contiki crew,

all working together to give

you the trip of a lifetime

and we cant wait to meet you!

I always keep an eagle eye onthings to help make your tripas hassle-free as possible.

I live, eat and

breathe travel.

Careful, its

catching!

Travelling with me is

all about you concentrating

on the fun bits. To do

that, I like to focus on

keeping things organised

and running smoothly,

so you can focus on

enjoying your holiday.

Theres no tougher

training in the travel

industry than our

10 week training course

and theres a good reason

why. Contiki makes sure

that only the very best

people make it through

so that you get to

benefit from having

the cream of the crop.

Theyre young, super-friendly and theyve done a whole lot of homework on where youre headed, so you have more time to enjoy it. They know whatshot, whats fun and exactly how to find what yourelooking for. Theyve made it through training bootcamp to join the Contiki Crew, so they couldnt be better qualified and they love what they do. All adding up to an even better holiday for you!

Think of your Tour Manager as the best guide bookyou ever had, without you having to turn the pages!Theyll give you all the background and inside info, tell you the best things to check out at each location,offer great ideas on what to explore in your free-timeand help you make the most of every single day.

These guys are the other half of our dynamic, on-the-road duo. Nobody knows the roads like our Tour Drivers. They can handle everything from jam-packed city streets to fast moving freeways withease, while you relax and avoid lugging your bagsaround. Theyll drop you near door-to-door and get youwhere you want, when you want, while you sit back,enjoy the scenery and get to know your travel posse.

Dedicated to tempting your tastebuds and makingsure those special stopovers run smoothly, our MobileCooks and Site Reps are masters at rustling up a delicious, nutritious storm. They also come with agenerous dollop of local knowledge, which makesthem an even more essential part of every Campingand Concept tour. Youll meet our Mobile Cooks onboard Camping trips, while our resident Site Repslook after you at Contiki stopovers and villages.

Plus theres the support

of 90 resident

Contiki staffthroughout

Europe.

W For more go to contiki.com.au/crew

Contiki crew

19

My brain is packed with all the

travel knowledge, insider tips

and great ideas you need, so you

can make the most of your time.

Sure its a tour, but I like to

keep it flexible and move things

around to suit the group and the

day. Im here to make your trip

the best it can be, and am always

listening and ready to help.

Like to get a handle onthe lingo? Ill give you afew key words and phrasesyou need to mix it withthe locals. Then its overto you to give it a try.

I look friendly, sound

friendly and even wake up

friendly. Not bad, eh? Im

also around your age and Ive

got a pretty good idea of the

kind of fun youre after.

TMs come from a bigmelting pot of countries,which adds up to evenmore fun and spirit".

Im just one part of a

bigger, broader Contiki crew,

all working together to give

you the trip of a lifetime

and we cant wait to meet you!

I always keep an eagle eye onthings to help make your tripas hassle-free as possible.

I live, eat and

breathe travel.

Careful, its

catching!

Travelling with me is

all about you concentrating

on the fun bits. To do

that, I like to focus on

keeping things organised

and running smoothly,

so you can focus on

enjoying your holiday.

Theres no tougher

training in the travel

industry than our

10 week training course

and theres a good reason

why. Contiki makes sure

that only the very best

people make it through

so that you get to

benefit from having

the cream of the crop.

Theyre young, super-friendly and theyve done a whole lot of homework on where youre headed, so you have more time to enjoy it. They know whatshot, whats fun and exactly how to find what yourelooking for. Theyve made it through training bootcamp to join the Contiki Crew, so they couldnt be better qualified and they love what they do. All adding up to an even better holiday for you!

Think of your Tour Manager as the best guide bookyou ever had, without you having to turn the pages!Theyll give you all the background and inside info, tell you the best things to check out at each location,offer great ideas on what to explore in your free-timeand help you make the most of every single day.

These guys are the other half of our dynamic, on-the-road duo. Nobody knows the roads like our Tour Drivers. They can handle everything from jam-packed city streets to fast moving freeways withease, while you relax and avoid lugging your bagsaround. Theyll drop you near door-to-door and get youwhere you want, when you want, while you sit back,enjoy the scenery and get to know your travel posse.

Dedicated to tempting your tastebuds and makingsure those special stopovers run smoothly, our MobileCooks and Site Reps are masters at rustling up a delicious, nutritious storm. They also come with agenerous dollop of local knowledge, which makesthem an even more essential part of every Campingand Concept tour. Youll meet our Mobile Cooks onboard Camping trips, while our resident Site Repslook after you at Contiki stopovers and villages.

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Eat & SleepContiki-styleGet your tastebuds ready!Get your tastebuds ready!

Of all the memories youll make on yourtrip, what you ate will be right up there withthe best of them. Europes overflowingwith amazing foods to excite (and challenge) your tastebuds, and theres lots of meals included on all of our tours.Heres some inspiration

Snails? Go hardcore inthe taste department inEurope there's loads

to try if you dare.

Mingle with the locals, try foods youve never

eaten before and make likeits your neighbourhood.Whos gonna know?

Anyone for bangers in a bap or cafe au lait? Youknow youre in a foreigncountry when even familiartastes sound strange. Its all part of theexperience!

-

Like keeping it flexible? You can no matter what

tour you choose, youll love how much

free time you have to do your own thing.

With all breakfasts

(and lots of dinners)

included in the tour price,

youll always start the

day with lots of energy to

get out there and do it all.

We dont include every

meal,

especially lunches, wh

ere

youll be out exploring

in your

free time, discovering a

nd

doing your own thing o

n your

own or with friends.

Havent wrapped yo

ur lips

round a Sangria yet

? Let the

Spanish fill you in o

n how

great chilled, fruit-in

fused

red wine tastes. Mm

m

Visit a gallery? Find the best

gelataria in town? Go shopping?Soak up the sun and sip wine?

When theres free time, its whatever floats your boat.

On Concept and Camping

tours, our Site Reps and

Mobile Cooks are experts in

rustling up fresh, tasty and

healthy meals for you.

Grab some of your group and head outtogether on one of our fantastic optionaldinners or even dinner and a show.

Whatever tour you choose,youll sleep well in a comfybed at one of our great properties, many of whichhave been recently upgraded.Youll find more details aboutall our accommodation on:Camping tours - pages 28-29 Concept tours - pages 40-41 Time Out tours - pages 68-69

and afterwards,sleep eazzzzy

and afterwards,sleep eazzzzy

21

Eat & SleepContiki-styleGet your tastebuds ready!Get your tastebuds ready!

Of all the memories youll make on yourtrip, what you ate will be right up there withthe best of them. Europes overflowingwith amazing foods to excite (and challenge) your tastebuds, and theres lots of meals included on all of our tours.Heres some inspiration

Snails? Go hardcore inthe taste department inEurope there's loads

to try if you dare.

Mingle with the locals, try foods youve never

eaten before and make likeits your neighbourhood.Whos gonna know?

Anyone for bangers in a bap or cafe au lait? Youknow youre in a foreigncountry when even familiartastes sound strange. Its all part of theexperience!

-

Like keeping it flexible? You can no matter what

tour you choose, youll love how much

free time you have to do your own thing.

With all breakfasts

(and lots of dinners)

included in the tour price,

youll always start the

day with lots of energy to

get out there and do it all.

We dont include every

meal,

especially lunches, wh

ere

youll be out exploring

in your

free time, discovering a

nd

doing your own thing o

n your

own or with friends.

Havent wrapped yo

ur lips

round a Sangria yet

? Let the

Spanish fill you in o

n how

great chilled, fruit-in

fused

red wine tastes. Mm

m

Visit a gallery? Find the best

gelataria in town? Go shopping?Soak up the sun and sip wine?

When theres free time, its whatever floats your boat.

On Concept and Camping

tours, our Site Reps and

Mobile Cooks are experts in

rustling up fresh, tasty and

healthy meals for you.

Grab some of your group and head outtogether on one of our fantastic optionaldinners or even dinner and a show.

Whatever tour you choose,youll sleep well in a comfybed at one of our great properties, many of whichhave been recently upgraded.Youll find more details aboutall our accommodation on:Camping tours - pages 28-29 Concept tours - pages 40-41 Time Out tours - pages 68-69

and afterwards,sleep eazzzzy

and afterwards,sleep eazzzzy

23

WFo

r m

ore

go t

o co

ntik

i.com

.au/

resp

onsi

ble

trav

el

Travelling responsibly & our Foundation

When you hit the roadwith us, there are twovery good reasons to feel great (andprobably more)! Firstone is the feel-goodfactor of knowingyoure about to beginthe trip of a lifetime.

Second, youll feel even better knowing that travelling by coach emits less carbonemissions and other harmful greenhousegases per passenger than most other formsof transport including cars, trains and planes!

International air travel is key to getting you on the road to your world adventure andmost airlines have options for you to carbonoffset, if you choose to. In Europe, coach isby far the most carbon efficient way to travel around.

Contikis coach fleet is one of the best in Europe and were regularly updating it sothat all our engines remain fuel efficient and environmentally friendly. For the fullstory go to contiki.com.au/responsibletravel.

Were also founding partners and have helpedestablish The Leading Travel CompaniesConservation Foundation. USD$1 million isawarded annually to projects that protect theenvironment, help underprivilegedcommunities and support sustainabletourism. In 2008, the Foundation will havehelped protect three million hectares ofAtlantic Forest in Brazil, supported indigenoussustainable tourism, funded wildlife researchcentres in Africa and work to preserveimportant monuments and archaeologicalsites throughout Europe, like the sinking cityof Venice. For more on the Foundations worksee tltc.com.au/foundation.

Source DEFRA Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Conversion Figures June 2007* Kilograms of C02 per passenger km

The Leading Travel Companies Jeff Element presents acheque for US$350,000 to Conservation InternationalsVice President of Development Sergio Furman to protectthe Atlantic Forest in Brazil from destruction. Photo CI/Marsha Mogowski

See you later

guys! This is how

low we go.

W For more go to contiki.com

Bags packed & ready to go? Or just thinkingabout it? Whereveryoure at with yourtravel plans, joiningthe Contiki community onlinewill help. Hereswhere you canconnect with lots oftravellers your ageall with the aim toget out there andlive the traveldream!

Youll find advice and commentsfrom past Contiki travellers to answer all those little questions(and the big ones)! And theres a healthy amount of pre-tripmeeting going on too, so you canoften find trip mates from yourtour before you even leave home.

What else canyou find at contiki.com? Contiki videos & mini-movie Cool competitions The latest deals More detailed itineraries, prices& Explore More activity options Plus theres contikipediaourvery own wiki full of answers to every Contiki question imaginable written by our tourmanagers and past travellers.

23

WFo

r m

ore

go t

o co

ntik

i.com

.au/

resp

onsi

ble

trav

el

Travelling responsibly & our Foundation

When you hit the roadwith us, there are twovery good reasons to feel great (andprobably more)! Firstone is the feel-goodfactor of knowingyoure about to beginthe trip of a lifetime.

Second, youll feel even better knowing that travelling by coach emits less carbonemissions and other harmful greenhousegases per passenger than most other formsof transport including cars, trains and planes!

International air travel is key to getting you on the road to your world adventure andmost airlines have options for you to carbonoffset, if you choose to. In Europe, coach isby far the most carbon efficient way to travel around.

Contikis coach fleet is one of the best in Europe and were regularly updating it sothat all our engines remain fuel efficient and environmentally friendly. For the fullstory go to contiki.com.au/responsibletravel.

Were also founding partners and have helpedestablish The Leading Travel CompaniesConservation Foundation. USD$1 million isawarded annually to projects that protect theenvironment, help underprivilegedcommunities and support sustainabletourism. In 2008, the Foundation will havehelped protect three million hectares ofAtlantic Forest in Brazil, supported indigenoussustainable tourism, funded wildlife researchcentres in Africa and work to preserveimportant monuments and archaeologicalsites throughout Europe, like the sinking cityof Venice. For more on the Foundations worksee tltc.com.au/foundation.

Source DEFRA Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Conversion Figures June 2007* Kilograms of C02 per passenger km

The Leading Travel Companies Jeff Element presents acheque for US$350,000 to Conservation InternationalsVice President of Development Sergio Furman to protectthe Atlantic Forest in Brazil from destruction. Photo CI/Marsha Mogowski

See you later

guys! This is how

low we go.

W For more go to contiki.com

Bags packed & ready to go? Or just thinkingabout it? Whereveryoure at with yourtravel plans, joiningthe Contiki community onlinewill help. Hereswhere you canconnect with lots oftravellers your ageall with the aim toget out there andlive the traveldream!

Youll find advice and commentsfrom past Contiki travellers to answer all those little questions(and the big ones)! And theres a healthy amount of pre-tripmeeting going on too, so you canoften find trip mates from yourtour before you even leave home.

What else canyou find at contiki.com? Contiki videos & mini-movie Cool competitions The latest deals More detailed itineraries, prices& Explore More activity options Plus theres contikipediaourvery own wiki full of answers to every Contiki question imaginable written by our tourmanagers and past travellers.

Festivals and special events

25

Whatev

er time

of year,

theres

always

a festiv

al or

event h

appenin

g somew

here in E

urope th

at will

rock you

r world.

You cou

ld plan

your trip

so that

it

tags into

a festiv

al or ev

ent befo

re or aft

er your

tour. Or

back yo

ur tour in

to one o

f our sc

heduled

Contiki

special

event to

urs like

these

The coolest placesin Europe right nowInt Destination Time Gate

SPU Croatia 16:35 C1

BUD Budapest 17:05 A1

STO Stockholm 19:00 J2

Croatia Budapest Stockholm1 country. 1000 islands. Croatia is hotter than hot withbeautiful sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, unspoiltvillages, cool places to eat and drink, it also plays host to one of Europes hottest summer music festivals. There are lots of ways to explore this gem, from cruising the islands to exploring over land. See page110 for Contikis brand new Croatian cruise tour.

Paris of Eastern Europe, 2 cities in one call itwhat you like, Budapest is one of the buzziest citiesin Europe. Buda with its mysterious old castles and beautiful hills, Pest with its modern city life. Hungarys capital has a cool cultural scene, endless nightlife, loads of history, topped off with a spectacular location right beside the Danube.

Stockholm is right up there amongst the most beautifulnational capitals in the world. But its not just a prettyface. Its also full of life and fun. Visit the Sdermalmarea for its pub culture, cafes, galleries and small, funkystores filled with local artists and designers work. Plus theres the not-to-be-missed summer Mynttorgetstreet-festivals. Its a city thats great to explore on foot,although with so many islands and archipelagos, youmight find yourself hopping in a boat.

Contiki has 6 tours that visit Croatia: Croatian Island Sailing, 25 & 46 daycamping, European Adventurer, European Spirit and European Explorer.

Contiki has 6 tours that visit Budapest. Eastern Road, Berlin to Budapest,Vienna to Budapest, 25 & 46 day camping and the Ultimate European.

Contiki has 3 tours that visit Stockholm: Scandinavia, Russia & the Baltic and Russia & Scandinavia.

You wouldnt travel anywhere without your music or a camera, right? Thats why most of our coachesare fitted with charging units, so youll never haveto worry about your ipod, MP3 or camera batteriesrunning out of juice. Just charge up onboard andyoure good to go how convenient is that? Don't forget to bring your adapter plug.

Charge it on the go Picked a tour that doesnt start in a major gatewaycity? Theres an easy, cheap way to get there by getting online and booking one of the many low costairlines Europe has to offer. And remember, bookearly to get a great deal! Heres a few websites to tryand theres plenty more out there, so just google it:

easyjet.com

ryanair.com

skyscanner.net

Low cost airlines4 Days A$43510-13 April 2009

Starts/ends in LondonA four day Easter party at Contikis hotel in exciting Amsterdam. Take a bicycle ride, see howcheese and clogs are made and visit the bulb fields at Keukenhof.

AccommodationMulti Share (no more than 6 to a room).

contiki.com.au/easter

Amsterdam for Easter 4 Days A$52928-31 August 2009Starts/ends in LondonTheres nothing to match the thrilling pageantry of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Enjoy a city tour of Edinburgh and an included ticket for the closingnight of the tattoo. Alternatively a number of ourGreat Britain and Scotland trips are in Edinburghduring this world-famous event check out departure dates on pages 94-97.

AccommodationAll single rooms with shared facilities.

contiki.com.au/tattoo

Edinburgh Festival and Military Tattoo 7 Days A$669 5 Days A$515

1824 September 2009 2428/9 or 28/92/10 2009

From humble beginnings as a royal wedding celebration to one of Europes greatest festivals, Munichs Oktoberfest has something for everyone. Visit the Bavarian beer halls for a stein of beer or a plate of pork knuckle, squeal with delight on a rollercoaster or giant ferris wheel, or simply wanderthrough the stalls and enjoy the Gemtlichkeit. Choose from our 5 or 7 day tours to experience all thefun. Weve also highlighted the departures in Munich during the festival on all of our normal tours.

AccommodationTwo person tents. Sleeping bag required.

contiki.com.au/oktoberfest

Oktoberfest Munich

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Festivals and special events

25

Whatev

er time

of year,

theres

always

a festiv

al or

event h

appenin

g somew

here in E

urope th

at will

rock you

r world.

You cou

ld plan

your trip

so that

it

tags into

a festiv

al or ev

ent befo

re or aft

er your

tour. Or

back yo

ur tour in

to one o

f our sc

heduled

Contiki

special

event to

urs like

these

The coolest placesin Europe right nowInt Destination Time Gate

SPU Croatia 16:35 C1

BUD Budapest 17:05 A1

STO Stockholm 19:00 J2

Croatia Budapest Stockholm1 country. 1000 islands. Croatia is hotter than hot withbeautiful sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, unspoiltvillages, cool places to eat and drink, it also plays host to one of Europes hottest summer music festivals. There are lots of ways to explore this gem, from cruising the islands to exploring over land. See page110 for Contikis brand new Croatian cruise tour.

Paris of Eastern Europe, 2 cities in one call itwhat you like, Budapest is one of the buzziest citiesin Europe. Buda with its mysterious old castles and beautiful hills, Pest with its modern city life. Hungarys capital has a cool cultural scene, endless nightlife, loads of history, topped off with a spectacular location right beside the Danube.

Stockholm is right up there amongst the most beautifulnational capitals in the world. But its not just a prettyface. Its also full of life and fun. Visit the Sdermalmarea for its pub culture, cafes, galleries and small, funkystores filled with local artists and designers work. Plus theres the not-to-be-missed summer Mynttorgetstreet-festivals. Its a city thats great to explore on foot,although with so many islands and archipelagos, youmight find yourself hopping in a boat.

Contiki has 6 tours that visit Croatia: Croatian Island Sailing, 25 & 46 daycamping, European Adventurer, European Spirit and European Explorer.

Contiki has 6 tours that visit Budapest. Eastern Road, Berlin to Budapest,Vienna to Budapest, 25 & 46 day camping and the Ultimate European.

Contiki has 3 tours that visit Stockholm: Scandinavia, Russia & the Baltic and Russia & Scandinavia.

You wouldnt travel anywhere without your music or a camera, right? Thats why most of our coachesare fitted with charging units, so youll never haveto worry about your ipod, MP3 or camera batteriesrunning out of juice. Just charge up onboard andyoure good to go how convenient is that? Don't forget to bring your adapter plug.

Charge it on the go Picked a tour that doesnt start in a major gatewaycity? Theres an easy, cheap way to get there by getting online and booking one of the many low costairlines Europe has to offer. And remember, bookearly to get a great deal! Heres a few websites to tryand theres plenty more out there, so just google it:

easyjet.com

ryanair.com

skyscanner.net

Low cost airlines4 Days A$43510-13 April 2009

Starts/ends in LondonA four day Easter party at Contikis hotel in exciting Amsterdam. Take a bicycle ride, see howcheese and clogs are made and visit the bulb fields at Keukenhof.

AccommodationMulti Share (no more than 6 to a room).

contiki.com.au/easter

Amsterdam for Easter 4 Days A$52928-31 August 2009Starts/ends in LondonTheres nothing to match the thrilling pageantry of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Enjoy a city tour of Edinburgh and an included ticket for the closingnight of the tattoo. Alternatively a number of ourGreat Britain and Scotland trips are in Edinburghduring this world-famous event check out departure dates on pages 94-97.

AccommodationAll single rooms with shared facilities.

contiki.com.au/tattoo

Edinburgh Festival and Military Tattoo 7 Days A$669 5 Days A$515

1824 September 2009 2428/9 or 28/92/10 2009

From humble beginnings as a royal wedding celebration to one of Europes greatest festivals, Munichs Oktoberfest has something for everyone. Visit the Bavarian beer halls for a stein of beer or a plate of pork knuckle, squeal with delight on a rollercoaster or giant ferris wheel, or simply wanderthrough the stalls and enjoy the Gemtlichkeit. Choose from our 5 or 7 day tours to experience all thefun. Weve also highlighted the departures in Munich during the festival on all of our normal tours.

AccommodationTwo person tents. Sleeping bag required.

contiki.com.au/oktoberfest

Oktoberfest Munich

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London calling

27Big Ben

Your Londonlaunch pad

Booking yourLondon hotel

Arriving in London can be a huge challenge so the Contiki Basement is a place for you tohang out, chill and get your bearings. With the help of our staff, you can learn about andbook activities, day trips and sightseeingaround the city. Exclusively for our travellers,and open 7 days a week, its a handy meetingspot located in the heart of central London, at Russell Square, below the Royal NationalHotel. You can also pick up your email in ourinternet cafe and store luggage (a serviceyoull learn to love more than you know)!Open May-Sept 9.00am to 8.00pmOpen Oct-April 11.00am to 7.00pm

W contiki.com.au/basement W contiki.com.au/staylonger

Need London accommodation before or afteryour tour? We have two great options, theRoyal National and Imperial Hotels. Both areright in central London - a 10 minute walkfrom theatres, nightlife and shopping. They arebookable at Contikis Basement, or before youleave home. Sometimes it may be necessaryto locate passengers at the adjacentPresident, Bedford or Tavistock Hotels, all ofequal standard to what was originally booked.

Book through your travel agent when you book your tour

If you want to share with a friend, book at the same time

Going solo? Well share you with a same-sex room mate in a twin or triple room

Pay in full 45 days before your stay Cancellation policy is outlined on page 143 Booking amendments are charged at

A$35 per change Rooms usually available from 2pm on

your date of arrival For more details on hotels, see page 142

Explore Londonpackages

contiki.com.au/london

Want maximum fun from your Londonstay? Want to do it at your own pace? Grab a value-packed collection of extras,excursions and great accommodation from our 2 & 4 night London Explorer packages. You can take one before or after your tour!

2 night inclusions * Accommodation * continental breakfast daily * return tubeHeathrow airport transfer * open top bussightseeing tour * London show theatretickets (stalls or dress circle) to one of a selection of shows * Contiki staff assistance * Welcome to London information booklet. 4 night package extra inclusions * 3 day underground and bus travel pass * Day excursion/entrance fee to Stonehenge and a guided tour of the Roman Baths inBath (you can choose dates to take these inclusions on).

Hotel prices

Royal National Imperial Room Type Triple Twin Twin Single

Summer 2009Mar 21 Oct 31 A$69 A$90 A$115 A$165

Winter 2009/10Nov 1 Mar 31 A$65 A$85 A$99 A$139

2 or 4 night London Explorer packages are available, see right page Important note: Double beds not available at the Royal National or Imperial Hotels

London Explorer prices

Summer Winter (21/3 - 31/10 09) (1/11 - 31/3 10) 2 nts 4 nts 2 nts 4 nts

Royal National Hotel M3LPR M5LPR M3LPR M5LPRTriple share A$335 A$725 A$315 A$685with facilites Twin share A$379 A$815 A$339 A$739with facilites

Imperial Hotel M3LPI M5LPI M3LPI M5LPITwin with facilities A$425 A$899 A$399 A$839Single with facilities A$529 A$1085 A$469 A$979

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Arriving in London can be a huge challenge so the Contiki Basement is a place for you tohang out, chill and get your bearings. With the help of our staff, you can learn about andbook activities, day trips and sightseeingaround the city. Exclusively for our travellers,and open 7 days a week, its a handy meetingspot located in the heart of central London, at Russell Square, below the Royal NationalHotel. You can also pick up your email in ourinternet cafe and store luggage (a serviceyoull learn to love more than you know)!Open May-Sept 9.00am to 8.00pmOpen Oct-April 11.00am to 7.00pm

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Need London accommodation before or afteryour tour? We have two great options, theRoyal National and Imperial Hotels. Both areright in central London - a 10 minute walkfrom theatres, nightlife and shopping. They arebookable at Contikis Basement, or before youleave home. Sometimes it may be necessaryto locate passengers at the adjacentPresident, Bedford or Tavistock Hotels, all ofequal standard to what was originally booked.

Book through your travel agent when you book your tour

If you want to share with a friend, book at the same time

Going solo? Well share you with a same-sex room mate in a twin or triple room

Pay in full 45 days before your stay Cancellation policy is outlined on page 143 Booking amendments are charged at

A$35 per change Rooms usually available from 2pm on

your date of arrival For more details on hotels, see page 142

Explore Londonpackages

contiki.com.au/london

Want maximum fun from your Londonstay? Want to do it at your own pace? Grab a value-packed collection of extras,excursions and great accommodation from our 2 & 4 night London Explorer packages. You can take one before or after your tour!

2 night inclusions * Accommodation * continental breakfast daily * return tubeHeathrow airport transfer * open top bussightseeing tour * London show theatretickets (stalls or dress circle) to one of a selection of shows * Contiki staff assistance * Welcome to London information booklet. 4 night package extra inclusions * 3 day underground and bus travel pass * Day excursion/entrance fee to Stonehenge and a guided tour of the Roman Baths inBath (you can choose dates to take these inclusions on).

Hotel prices

Royal National Imperial Room Type Triple Twin Twin Single

Summer 2009Mar 21 Oct 31 A$69 A$90 A$115 A$165

Winter 2009/10Nov 1 Mar 31 A$65 A$85 A$99 A$139

2 or 4 night London Explorer packages are available, see right page Important note: Double beds not available at the Royal National or Imperial Hotels

London Explorer prices

Summer Winter (21/3 - 31/10 09) (1/11 - 31/3 10) 2 nts 4 nts 2 nts 4 nts

Royal National Hotel M3LPR M5LPR M3LPR M5LPRTriple share A$335 A$725 A$315 A$685with facilites Twin share A$379 A$815 A$339 A$739with facilites

Imperial Hotel M3LPI M5LPI M3LPI M5LPITwin with facilities A$425 A$899 A$399 A$839Single with facilities A$529 A$1085 A$469 A$979

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Tower of London

LondonEye

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Camping Contiki-styleYou havent camped until youve camped Contiki-style, our budget-friendly camping trips are all about living it up on a budget.

AccommodationSleep in spacious brand new, twin-sharetents (in fact, theres enough room for 3!)on comfy air-mattresses at well-equippedcampsites. No experience is necessary topitch our easy to assemble, twin-sharetents theyre up and down in a minute.

MealsWith the help of a fully decked coachkitchen, your Mobile Cook will preparefantastic food for you to enjoy, from hotbreakfasts to 2 course dinners included inyour Food Fund. Meal times bringeveryone together. A couple of times youllbe asked if you can pitch in to help.

Contiki CrewYoull travel with 3 Contiki road crew: your Tour Manager, Driver and MobileCook. And at Contiki Villages & Stopoversyoull meet our resident Site Reps. More onthis super skilled team on page 18.

Sightseeing, free time & transportAll the key sights are included in your tour(pages 14-15), plus theres lots of free timefor you to do the things you like best,whether its choosing one of our ExploreMore optional activities (pages 16-17) orjust taking the time to chill out, relax and dowhatever you like! And as with every Contikitour, youll travel in style on a comfy, air-conditioned coach.

Our brand new equipment has arrived! New 3 person tents, but always

twin-share means lots of space Sturdy new stools, comfy air-mattresses Great new cook tent facilityFlexible new modular tours The super-popular 46-day Europe Campingtour is now available in 2 modules, so youcan break halfway through and have moretime in Greece to cruise the Greek Islands.Or if your time is limited, just take 1 of themodules. More on pages 36-37.

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Sleep under the starsNew twin-share tentsStretch your holiday budgetSee all the key sightsGet back to natureWell-equipped campsitesFun & very social

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Camping Contiki-styleYou havent camped until youve camped Contiki-style, our budget-friendly camping trips are all about living it up on a budget.

AccommodationSleep in spacious brand new, twin-sharetents (in fact, theres enough room for 3!)on comfy air-mattresses at well-equippedcampsites. No experience is necessary topitch our easy to assemble, twin-sharetents theyre up and down in a minute.

MealsWith the help of a fully decked coachkitchen, your Mobile Cook will preparefantastic food for you to enjoy, from hotbreakfasts to 2 course dinners included inyour Food Fund. Meal times bringeveryone together. A couple of times youllbe asked if you can pitch in to help.

Contiki CrewYoull travel with 3 Contiki road crew: your Tour Manager, Driver and MobileCook. And at Contiki Villages & Stopoversyoull meet our resident Site Reps. More onthis super skilled team on page 18.

Sightseeing, free time & transportAll the key sights are included in your tour(pages 14-15), plus theres lots of free timefor you to do the things you like best,whether its choosing one of our ExploreMore optional activities (pages 16-17) orjust taking the time to chill out, relax and dowhatever you like! And as with every Contikitour, youll travel in style on a comfy, air-conditioned coach.

Our brand new equipment has arrived! New 3 person tents, but always

twin-share means lots of space Sturdy new stools, comfy air-mattresses Great new cook tent facilityFlexible new modular tours The super-popular 46-day Europe Campingtour is now available in 2 modules, so youcan break halfway through and have moretime in Greece to cruise the Greek Islands.Or if your time is limited, just take 1 of themodules. More on pages 36-37.

Camping

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A$109/Day

includes foo

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Save money!Remember if you bookearly you save money

CampingOriginal

Sleep under the starsNew twin-share tentsStretch your holiday budgetSee all the key sightsGet back to natureWell-equipped campsitesFun & very social

Look out for the orange explore more optional activities arrow on every tour page

Multi-country tours21 days pages 30-3132 days pages 32-3346 days pages 34-3522 days page 3625 days page 37

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20 breakfasts (B) & 12 dinners (D)included in your food fund

A dedicated crew with anexperienced & professional TourManager, Driver & Mobile Cook

Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach withpowerpoints for charging

Ferry crossing Sightseeing tours of all major cities

Compulsory Food Fund of A$349 per personapplies (in addition to tour cost).You will need to bring your own sleeping bag and towelfor this tour.

For Earlybird deals see page 134.For Travel Insurance see page 141. These tours will be in Munich during Oktoberfest.

This is a Preferred Departure see page 13.Prices above are based on twin share tents. Start 6.45am and end approx. 6.30pm.For departure point information see page 142.

Amsterdam

Lauterbrunnen

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: London to ParisMeet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferryacross the English Channel to France.Journey past World War I battlefields andinto the glittering City of Lights. (D)

See the White Cliffs of Dover

Evening Tour of Illuminations

See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe,the Louvre, the Champs Elysees &Notre Dame Cathedral

Day 2: ParisIndulge in sophisticated Paris where youllfind magic, romance, and history amongstthe citys legendary icons. (B)

Day 3: Paris to Swiss AlpsPass through the lush vineyards ofBurgundy en-route to the heart of theSwiss Alps. (B,D)

Scenic drive through the Alps

Day 4: Swiss AlpsChill for a day in the breathtaking Swiss Alps. Feel like youre on top of the world when you opt in for a cog railway ride up the snow-covered Jungfrau Mountain. (B,D)

Day 5: Swiss Alps to French RivieraWind down out of the mountains and travel south to the glamorous FrenchRiviera. (B,D)

Scenic drive along the Cote d'Azur

Day 6: French RivieraDo as the locals do - stroll through outdoormarkets, shop the upscale boutiques andsun worship on the beach. Later rubshoulders with the rich and famous inMonaco and Monte Carlo! (B,D)

Visit a French perfumery

See the Royal Palace in Monaco

Visit a Monte Carlo casino

Day 7: French Riviera to FlorenceStop and check out Pisas famousarchitectural wonder before arriving inRenaissance Florence. (B,D)

See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Day 8: FlorenceA local guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings and sacred art in one of Italys most atmospheric cities.Later on, enjoy exploring at your ownpace. (B)

See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce,Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry &Piazza della Signoria

Florentine leather craft demonstration

Day 9: Florence to RomePass through rural Umbrias pretty rollinghills and terraced vineyards on the road toRome. (B)

See the Colosseum, the RomanForum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain,Pantheon, and Piazza Navona

See St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City

Day 10: RomeTap into La Dolce Vita of the Eternal Cityand explore this living museum of history.Get a feeling for Imperial Romes glory onan optional tour of the Roman Forum andColosseum. (B,D)

Day 11: Rome to VeniceCriss-cross the Apennine Mountains to

the city of Bologna, an historic and elegant city, and then on to enchantingVenice. (B,D)

See Bolognas famous porticos & twotowers

Day 12: VeniceMeander through the floating citys tightalleyways and canals to find grandsquares, art-filled palazzos, interesting littleshops, bars and markets. (B,D)

Private motorboat to the historicislands

See the Bridge of Sighs, the DogesPalace & St. Marks Square

Murano glass-blowing & Burano lace-making demonstrations

Day 13: Venice to ViennaRide through the Dolomite Mountains toAustrias cultured capital, Vienna. (B)

Day 14: ViennaViennese culture waltzes right up to you ona morning tour. Take the afternoon towander this picture book city andencounter its wealth of music, cafes,parks, incredible architecture and, ofcourse, strudel! (B,D)

See Schnbrunn Palace, St. Stephen'sCathedral & the State Opera House

Scenic drive along the historic RingRoad

Day 15: Vienna to PragueStop at the World Heritage town CeskKrumlov as you travel through Bohemia toPrague, the golden City of a ThousandSpires. (B,D)

Visit the medieval town of CeskyKrumlov

Day 16: PragueSnake through this medieval citys maze of cobbled streets and discoverGothic architecture, bargain-priced beerand bohemian crystal beads. (B)

See Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral ofSt. Vitus, Charles Bridge andWenceslas Square

Visit the old town square and see theastronomical clock

Day 17: Prague to MunichBack to Germany and into Munich, thefestive home of Oktoberfest. (B)

See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz

Day 18: Munich to HeidelbergHead north to Heidelberg, known for itsbaroque old town, pubs full of character,and lively student ambience. (B)

See Heidelbergs medieval castle

Day 19: Heidelberg to AmsterdamJourney past castles and vineyards alongthe Rhine River to the free-wheeling,vibrant city of Amsterdam. (B,D)

See Amsterdams canals and gablehouses by night

Day 20: AmsterdamCheck out Amsterdams myriad ofmuseums, trendy cafes and notoriously funnightclubs. (B)

Visit a cheese farm & clog maker'shouse

Day 21: Amsterdam to LondonCircle back to France via Belgium and ferry across the English Channel to England, where the tour ends and its time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)

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20 nights in twin share tents(including air mattresses) (more onpages 28-29)

20 breakfasts (B) & 12 dinners (D)included in your food fund

A dedicated crew with anexperienced & professional TourManager, Driver & Mobile Cook

Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach withpowerpoints for charging

Ferry crossing Sightseeing tours of all major cities

Compulsory Food Fund of A$349 per personapplies (in addition to tour cost).You will need to bring your own sleeping bag and towelfor this tour.

For Earlybird deals see page 134.For Travel Insurance see page 141. These tours will be in Munich during Oktoberfest.

This is a Preferred Departure see page 13.Prices above are based on twin share tents. Start 6.45am and end approx. 6.30pm.For departure point information see page 142.

Amsterdam

Lauterbrunnen

Itinerary and includedsightseeingDay 1: London to ParisMeet up with your Contiki Crew. Ferryacross the English Channel to France.Journey past World War I battlefields andinto the glittering City of Lights. (D)

See the White Cliffs of Dover

Evening Tour of Illuminations

See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe,the Louvre, the Champs Elysees &Notre Dame Cathedral

Day 2: ParisIndulge in sophisticated Paris where youllfind magic, romance, and history amongstthe citys legendary icons. (B)

Day 3: Paris to Swiss AlpsPass through the lush vineyards ofBurgundy en-route to the heart of theSwiss Alps. (B,D)

Scenic drive through the Alps

Day 4: Swiss AlpsChill for a day in the breathtaking Swiss Alps. Feel like youre on top of the world when you opt in for a cog railway ride up the snow-covered Jungfrau Mountain. (B,D)

Day 5: Swiss Alps to French RivieraWind down out of the mountains and travel south to the glamorous FrenchRiviera. (B,D)

Scenic drive along the Cote d'Azur

Day 6: French RivieraDo as the locals do - stroll through outdoormarkets, shop the upscale boutiques andsun worship on the beach. Later rubshoulders with the rich and famous inMonaco and Monte Carlo! (B,D)

Visit a French perfumery

See the Royal Palace in Monaco

Visit a Monte Carlo casino

Day 7: French Riviera to FlorenceStop and check out Pisas famousarchitectural wonder before arriving inRenaissance Florence. (B,D)

See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Day 8: FlorenceA local guide gives you the inside track on striking buildings and sacred art in one of Italys most atmospheric cities.Later on, enjoy exploring at your ownpace. (B)

See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce,Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry &Piazza della