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Last Updated: Sep. 11, 2008

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1. Heya ive recently moved over to the UK from New Zealand and am looking at doing the European Magic Tour on the 3rd Jan 09, im doing this tour on my own, just wondering if there is anyone else leaving on the same date??

   Explorer1113985 posted 8 days ago Flag as Inappropriate

2. Anybody doing La to the Bay 5th November 08? Be great to hear from you!

   izzle_snizzle posted 22 days ago Flag as Inappropriate

3. Hey my cousin and I and leaving for the European Vista November 6th. Just wondering who else is going??

   InSearchOfNewHorizons posted 27 days ago Flag as Inappropriate

4. hi my name is emma..
   i just turned 18 and im going on the Simply Italy tour on the 21st of september. im going by myself so i was wondering if anyone else will going on this tour as well??

   Explorer1094932 posted on Sep. 08, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

5. Hello world

   jolinarodriguez posted on Sep. 04, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

6. Hey I’m going on the European Horizon 10 day tour starting on 11 September, this is my first contiki tour and am going it alone so if there is anyone else going would be good to chat x

   Explorer1106502 posted on Sep. 02, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

7. Kristy,

   Checkout → http://connect.contiki.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/103105522/m/139107653 → there are a few of us so far on the same trip :)

   Mem posted on Aug. 29, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

8. Hey,

   Ive just booked my European Experience tour for the 1st September… Anyone on that tour??? Would be great to chat!!!

   Kristy posted on Aug. 25, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

9. O and I leave on September 2nd a couple days before the September 6th tour!! if anyone is on my tour let me know please :)

   DannyC7 posted on Aug. 19, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

10. Hey!! I just turned 18 and going on my first trip over sea’s WOOHOO! im going on the EURPEAN HIGHLIGHTS tour…just wondering how the trip is and if thers anything i should know? befor i go.

    DannyC7 posted on Aug. 19, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

11. Hi I am doing the European whirl on the 7th sept i get into London on the 5th going to see the sights of london first aswell

    Jen Jen posted on Aug. 15, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

12. slmdixon – If you’re out and about in Europe, you’ll be doing a bit of walking and while it’s not impossible to have your leg in a brace and have a good time, it’s probably not ideal in terms of mobility as well as in terms of recovery….I’d certainly look at pushing your trip out. You’re friend should also probably talk to a doctor about traveling with their injury too.

    mattyvcontiki posted on Aug. 11, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

13. Hello! I have decided last minute that I want a trip to Europe, I went to the travel agents today and as it is Sunday Contiki office is closed! Am hoping to go on the Europe Highlights leaving on the 15th Aug travelling on my own, anybody else going on this date?!

    Leah1984 posted on Aug. 10, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

14. We are leaving in two weeks for contiki (European Impressions Aug 28) my friend has just fractured her knee and is in a brace. Should our trip be pushed out??

    slmdixon posted on Aug. 10, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

15. Hey is anyone doing the European Escapade that starts Aug. 16th? I’m going to London a couple of days early if anyone wants to meet up.

    Explorer1107110 posted on Aug. 07, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

16. anybody doin european experience august 21st?

    Explorer1109246 posted on Aug. 07, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

17. hello, Me and my husband is looking for someone to tell us how was bali we are planing to go from the 2nd dec 08 just for a week, or if someone went to europe please let me know how was that … something not expensive

    Explorer1106939 posted on Aug. 04, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

18. Me and two of my mates(friends) are going to the barli resort in december/January. We 20 years old,any others going to be there that age?.

    Silberman posted on Aug. 03, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

19. hey anyone else thinking of going solo to bali resort??

    mAnDi posted on Aug. 02, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

20. Hi, I am going on the Simply Italy tour on Sunday 10th August. Anyone else going?

    Susie posted on Jul. 30, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

21. I am going on the European Magic tour August 22nd…anyone else out there going on this trip? This is my first solo trip, so I’m a little intimidated, but very excited!!

    Explorer1108262 posted on Jul. 29, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

22. is anyone staying at Bali Contiki Resort dec 2nd? for a week

    Courtz posted on Jul. 26, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

23. hey iam going on the europen whirl in sept 7th. doing the london thing first on the 4th anybody else???

    NAy NAy posted on Jul. 19, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

24. ANYONE GOING TO AMSTERDAM TO BARCELONE AUGEST 28TH DEPARTURE DATE!!

    Explorer1107314 posted on Jul. 18, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

25. are you sure it isnt the 14th? cause i leave from california to canada then to london and get there on the 13th then i start my tour on the 14th…

    ☮Cassie☮ posted on Jul. 11, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

26. so does that mean your leaving the U.S. on the 12th or does your tour start then? i didnt think there was a 32 day camping leaving then…..anyway im on the 32 day tour leaving on tuesday the 15th

    Chris posted on Jul. 10, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

27. Another question, do i need a visa???

    ☮Cassie☮ posted on Jul. 09, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

28. Hi Chris, well i leave this Saturday, July 12th. When do you leave?

    ☮Cassie☮ posted on Jul. 09, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

29. Cassie, im also 18 and doing the 32 day camping tour with some friends. What date does your tour start?

    Chris posted on Jul. 08, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

30. Hi,
    My name is Cassie, and I am 18 years old. I will be on the 32 day camping trip in Europe and I was just wondering if anyone else is?

    ☮Cassie☮ posted on Jul. 07, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

31. Hi! I’m going on the Ultimate European – Egypt tour on the third week of July. The itinerary says “visit the Egyptian Museum and Bazaar” as part of the included highlights. Is the entrance to the museum part of it? If not, how much does it cost?

    Thanks!

    Charli posted on Jun. 26, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

32. Yup, anytime the word ‘visit’ is in the itinerary, it means the entry cost (if there is one) is included…..the Egyptian Museum is pretty unbelievable and probably brings home how advanced the Egyptians were more so than the Pyradmids. It’s a (very small) extra cost if you want to see some of the ‘famous’ mummies like Ramses II but I think it’s worth it to lay eyes on such an famous and influential person, well, what’s left of them after 3000 years anyway. :p

    mattyvcontiki posted on Jun. 26, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

33. hey all,

    ill be on the 1st july from london for 16 days days around europ just wondering if anybody wil be on this trip.

    thanks

    Explorer1104408 posted on Jun. 24, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

34. Hi!
    My name is Larissa. I will be touring the Spanish Spree on July 12th. My plane gets in early July 13th in Barcelona. If anyone is going on this trip, want to share a taxi?

    Explorer1104134 posted on Jun. 22, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

35. I was looking at the Bali resort. Has anyone ever stayed there and how was it? I’m not to big on the laying out in the sun in a bathing suit in public but it looks so beautiful in the pics. Can anyone tell me what its like or suggest something else that might be interesting that is not very high in price?

    Explorer1104098 posted on Jun. 21, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

36. Hello there,
    Im doing the road to athens tour !!!!!
    it starts on the 17 july an finishs up on the 31.
    15 days in total
    hope to hear from you cheers andy

    Explorer1102839 posted on Jun. 10, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

37. Its fully airconditioned and cleaner regularly.Aviod buying any drinks on the train as it is severly overpriced.

    Praha335Ci posted on Jun. 02, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

38. With regards to the overnight train in Egypt, it is the First Class cabin sleeper train that is used. Once the sleeper bunks are erected its quite cramped and hence its important to carry a small suitcase or a backpack.

    There is a small sink in the compartment but the toilets are a unisex communal-non water type. Would avoid the food provided as its not that safe to consume on the train. Its probably best to bring some energy bars from home.
    Also some really strong whiskey /alcohol for the trip will actually help out as it will act as a tranquiliser. It can get rocky initially but once you get used to it is actually very pleasant and feels like a massaging bed.

    Praha335Ci posted on Jun. 02, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

39. hi ‘m considering the egypt trip but concerned with the overnight train sleeping conditions can you advise on how unconfortable this is and if its air conditioned?

    Explorer1101912 posted on Jun. 01, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

40. Yes, you can skip the guided tours, no worries at all. Although most people take advantage of all the included tours it’s certainly not uncommon for one or two people to sometimes sleep in and skip out some included sightseeing.

    mattyvcontiki posted on May. 07, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

41. If you get up late and miss the bus, can you basically do whatever you want and skip out on the guided tours? Or pick and choose which ones you do?

    Explorer1099018 posted on May. 06, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

42. Drinking water in Europe?....In most places it’s very safe to drink it out of the tap, in places where it’s not recommended though (Spain, Sth Italy, Greece, etc) it’s very inexpensive. Your Tour Manager will be able to help you out more once you’re on tour. For example, Rome is great as you can drink the water coming out of the fountains in the city…very cool.

    mattyvcontiki posted on Apr. 28, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

43. by there I mean Europe! haha

    Explorer1098129 posted on Apr. 28, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

44. What is deal with water up there? I drink tons of it. I heard it was expensive. Do they have water fountains, etc?

    Explorer1098129 posted on Apr. 28, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

45. It’s most certainly not too late…you can book right up until the day before the tour starts if you like….the only concern there would be availability of seat on the tour as tour spots sell out, call Contiki or talk to your travel agent to see what’s available – you’re not too late to book at all though.

    mattyvcontiki posted on Apr. 18, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

46. Hi. I’m thinking of booking a tour or two with Contiki. One tour is the Simply Italy tour. I was just wondering how far in advance should someone book a tour? Is it too late for me to book a tour that is at the end of May or early June 2008? Thank you.

    Kat posted on Apr. 17, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

47. Photos….log into your profile and under you profile name it will say ‘upload photos’ – click on it and away you go….Bali…log onto our forums (under the ‘community’ section and have your say in the Bali forum about a third of the way down the page….

    mattyvcontiki posted on Mar. 31, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

48. how do i upload my own photo’s? and thoughts on my visit to Bali Contiki? I can’t find were i can do it?

    Chloe Rose posted on Mar. 30, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

49. Hi,

    My name is Matt and I work for Contiki’s global web team in the US.

    I just read you comment on our site and I’m not too sure why you can’t get through on the number on the site..I’ve just called it from here and 020 8290 6422 works fine…..in lieu of that also try 020 8290 6777 and ask for reservations or contact the Contiki Basement on 020 7637 0802 …. All of which also work because I’ve just dialed them from here as well.

    Are you calling from within the UK? If you’re outside the UK then you may need to use the UK country code as well as dropping the first 0 off the number.

    I would also be curious to know who informed you that someone would contact you – did you book through a travel agent? Contiki directly? How did you book? Who ever you talked to book your tour would be the first port of call or me I I were in your situation.

    Booking your tour only 3 days before it starts may have something to do with this too.

    Don’t hesitate in contacting me if you think you may need more help.

    Cheers

    Matt

    mattyvcontiki posted on Mar. 28, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

50. Yesterday I applied for the European Experience tour starting on Monday, I was informed someone would contact me. No one has done. The UK phone number advertised on this site (020 8290 6422) doesn’t exist.

    I guess this means it’s impossible to get on the tour? Is Contiki going into meltdown?

    Explorer1094216 posted on Mar. 28, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

51. No this is not true…couples – not just married couples – (sometimes) share with another couple. Some of the accom is twin, some quad…check the info on ‘who you share with’ for more specific info on who you share with and where you stay…

    mattyvcontiki posted on Mar. 24, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

52. My husband and I are looking into touring the European Horizon in May, I read that at special stopovers men and women are in separate sleeping quarters, is this true for married couples?

    Fred & Ester posted on Mar. 24, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate