Suggested packing list - Europe - Summer
Last Updated: Feb. 09, 2010
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What to pack for travel to other parts of the world
The following is a suggested packing list for a Europe summer tour.
Keep in mind this is not a definitive list – everyone has individual fashion tastes, preferences, opinions, and styles in terms of what they want to wear and bring along! This is meant to be a good guide to help you in packing for your European vacation.
Clothes
- 1 rainproof jacket/small umbrella
- 2 or 3 shorts/skirts
- 1 thick sweater
- 1 or 2 Swimwear and beach towel
- 1 or 2 pairs of jeans
- 2 or 3 T-shirts
- Underwear
- Socks
- 2 or 3 casual shirts
- Trousers
- Dresses
- 1 set of nice clothes (eg going out dress, tie, blazer, jacket or suit for evenings out on tour)
Shoes
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Thongs/flipflops/sandals
- ‘Going out’ shoes
Toiletries
- Toiletry bag and contents
- Aspirins/medications
- Suntan lotion
- Handkerchiefs/tissues
- Insect repellent
Miscellaneous
- Travel Clock
- Sunglasses
- Plastic bags
- Washing powder
- Sewing kit
- Pens and writing materials
- Rechargeable phone card
- Power adapters
- Day bag
- Overnight bag
Label your suitcase inside and out with your name and your home address and perhaps attach a sticker, ribbon, patch or other unique identifier to your luggage to make it easier to spot.
Carry a copy of your passport, visas, travel and other important documents as well as your travellers cheque numbers (if you use them) with you in your luggage. You should also leave a copy of all this information at home with someone trusted and contactable while you are away.
Don’t pack your travel documents and passport in your luggage, rather take it with you in your carry luggage.
Remember to bring more than enough of any medication you might need along with you and carry prescriptions for any medications that you carry with you.
Camping and Concept/Budget Tours
If you are traveling on a Camping or Concept/Budget Tour you should also pack:
- Towel – perhaps a quick dry towel if you like to shower on the departure mornings so you won’t have to pack a wet towel in your luggage
- Sleeping bag
- Toilet tissue
- Flashlight
Laundry Facilities
Information regarding Laundry Facilities as you travel through Europe.
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Hi tahlia.lloyd – My fiance Michael and I are doing the European Inspirations leaving on the 31st of July – it’s wonderful to hear there’ll definately be another aussie on board!
Tash & Michael
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Doing the London to Athens tour July 30th. Just wondering a good size suit case/back pack average that people bring with?
Explorer1155717
posted 6 days ago
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hey everyone! anyone doing the euro inspiration 31st july??
tahlia.lloyd
posted 7 days ago
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Hey hey!
I’m doing the European Whirl tour solo starting 22nd June 2010 and will fly into London on 23rd June. If you’re doing the same one drop me a line on faeezaj@yahoo.com.
Faeezy!
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Ok so I fully realised it was Tabitha who wrote that comment, sorry. Don’t know how this thing works.
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Christnee (sorry hope I’ve spelt it right!!) I’m coming!! So exciting, just freaking out a bit at the moment, I’m flying outta NZ in like 17 days! AHHH… yay are we gunna have the best tour or what!?
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Hi is anyone else going on the London to Athens arriving 28th May 2010, leaving 17th June 2010?
Please email/facebook me jessca.mann@hotmail.com or look for my forums :)
ThanksJessm2290
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hey is there anyone doing the 8days ireland tour departing dublin on july 31st? i am travelling alone and would love to meet some people. email or facebook me at paigedetoni@hotmail.com
Paiged7
posted 18 days ago
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Hey hey!
Im flying solo on the European Escapade starting 30 April 2010!!
Anyone else going???
Email me sammyjanehillman@gmail.com
Cant wait to go!!!
Sammy
Sammy
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hey im Megz and im goin on the europen vitsa tour alone march 20 till apirl 9th is any one also doin that tour would like to try meet ppl doin the same tour or anyone wiht any adivce aobut it!!!!
feel free to email me
thanks Megz!
xr6megz@hotmail.com
Explorer1157933
posted on Jan. 10, 2010
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Hi, I am going on The European Horizon tour in April 2010 & im travelling on my own and its my 1st time so slightly scared/nervous. would be great to hear from any1 else that is going too – sukils@yahoo.co.uk
Explorer1160423
posted on Jan. 06, 2010
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Hi there
I’m booked on the European Escapade tour on 26th of may 2010. Is anyone else going? i’d love to here from you at amber.lavelle@alsglobal.com
Cant wait
Cheers
Amber
posted on Jan. 05, 2010
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Hi all,my friend and i are going on the european escapade on the 29th of june 2010..so if any one is going, or has any good advice on wats good to do..email me at amy.avery@studentmail.newcastle.edu.au
Amy Avery
posted on Jan. 02, 2010
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hey! im from melbourne and i want to know if any one is doing the european escapade on the 17th of june for 25 days. if u are let me know.. my emails. melly_22_@hotmail.com =)
Explorer1158463
posted on Nov. 25, 2009
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hey guys im am heading on my first contiki next year and wanted some tips and advice about anything to help me. and is there any aussies doning the 16 day Great Britain + Ireland tour starting on the 28th of may 2010? or the European Escapade starting on the 17th of june? if so email me at Scott.Brennan@chhwoodproducts.com.au
cheers
Explorer1157738
posted on Nov. 20, 2009
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im planning on going on the summer european tour for 22 June 6. im going solo so if youre going on this tour please email me at ambenee@aol.com! it would be really nice to get to know someone before i get there.
amber
AmberRenee
posted on Nov. 18, 2009
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i am looking at doing the european contrasts tour in oct 2010 – does anyone know what the weather is like at that time? would i still consider packing summer clothes?
misstxoxo
posted on Nov. 08, 2009
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hey is anyone going on the road to athens tour on may 2nd?
travellover30
posted on Nov. 06, 2009
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hi, all
i am doing the 12 day european discovery tour starting on the 15th dec to the 26th dec 2009. anyone else doing this tour?email me terry.r.lamb@hotmail.com
cheers
TerryAUS
posted on Oct. 19, 2009
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hey is anyone going on the mediterranean highlights (start rome) on Aug 16? i am going with my cousin . would love to hear from anyone going .. email is cs61791@aim.com or facebook me:)
Christineee
posted on Aug. 07, 2009
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