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1. Tuscan Evening, Florence

   by – Krista Taylor, Tour Manager, Europe A true Tuscan meal experience! We drive out into the Tuscan hills and experience what Italian food is all about. From cocktails and entertainment on arrival to antipasto, pasta pomodoro, spaghetti to tagliata and baked alaska. Throughout our meal we have an opera singer who performs numerous Italian songs and a chance for ... more »

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2. Space Electronic Disco, Florence

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe During the peak of summer its shoulder to shoulder clubbing chaos as locals and tourists alike cut some serious rug on the dance floor, sing like rock stars at the karaoke and mix it up in true cheesy and sleazy Space Discoteque style. Open every night of the week this two floor club usually has karaoke down... more »

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3. Chianti

   In a country famous for its vino (wine), Chianti is easily one of the most famous wines produced in Italy. This red wine gets it’s distinct flavour and taste from the sangiovese grapes that are grown on the hill sides of Tuscany. The Chianti wine takes it’s name for the region of Italy where it is produced – the Chianti region – just outside of the Tuscan Capital of Florence. Sienna, Pisa and... more »

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4. Concept/Budget Tours

   General Overview The main difference between Camping, Concept/Budget and Time Out/Superior/Hotel Tours is the styles of accommodations utilized. There are however a few other differences between tour styles that you may like to take into consideration. Concept/Budget tours are exactly that – a budget way to see the best Europe has to offer. As with all Contiki tours, th... more »

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5. Attitude Adjuster

   The Attitude Adjuster is the signature Drink of the (in)famous Fusina Bar at the Fusina Campsite, Venice, Italy. While the local Venetians prefer to sip on a sprtiz aperol or the occasional Berlini, this cocktail is a preferred favorite of patrons at the Fusina Campsite. The exact recipe is a not-so closely guarded secret and consists of pouring roughly 6 shots of white liquor into... more »

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6. Meals - Concept/Budget Tours

   One of the most amazing things about Europe is it’s diversity and one of the place this is most apparent form country to country is in their food. From full English breakfasts to the pasta of Italy, coffee and croissants in France and schnitzel with noodles in Austria…we’ve got it covered. Included in the cost of your tour is a number of included ... more »

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7. Sleeping Bag

   On what tours do you need a sleeping bag? Sleeping bags are required only when traveling on Contiki Concept/Budget and Camping style tours in Europe. Why do you need a sleeping bag? While many of the places you stay on Concept/Budget tours include full bedding, some others (Contiki Villages , for example) do not. Sheets, pillows and pillow cases are always provided but you will need a sleepin... more »

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