![]() ![]() The one caveat is that there are usually free time add-on experiences at extra cost. And because you have a tour guide, they know the most cost-efficient routes for the things that aren't included - I don't think I paid more than $10 USD for any of the ~not included~ meals, for example. ![]() Everything is very meticulously laid out for you: which meals are free, which museums you're going to, the works. Have you ever had the experience of booking a hotel at a reasonable rate, getting to the property, and then realizing you had to pay a $100 resort fee? And that you didn't select the breakfast-included option? This happens to me all the time when I think I'm getting a great deal and then boom, hidden fees.īooking with a tour operator means that the bulk of your expenses is baked into an overall price. ![]() Contiki was also very clear that all travelers had to be fully vaccinated to join their group tours. They also schedule the COVID test you'll need before boarding a flight back home. That is a massive price difference.Īs for COVID-19 protocols, you'll know what kind of testing you'll need and have clarity on when you need to do it (24-hour antigen tests, PCR tests being valid so long as they're taken 5 days before departure - the list goes on). I would have paid $125 for a tourist visa before entering Egypt if I had booked an independent trip (it was a very confusing online process), but my Contiki rep told me it would be best to simply purchase one in the Cairo airport for $25. This also saves you money in the long run. No more showing up to JFK with the anxiety of feeling like you forgot to scratch something off a predeparture checklist. You'll get a tidy email that lists out everything you need. Visa requirements, passenger locator forms, COVID-19 protocols, whatever else you can think of. ![]()
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