Weight Limits and Size - Europe

Last Updated: Feb. 08, 2010

Tags: luggage, tours, travel and tour advice, what to pack, europe

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1. So it seems like we allhave the same question about how strict the luggage size is…hoping to get an answer so I can figure out whether a backpack or suitcase would be best :s

   Explorer1155717 posted 6 days ago Flag as Inappropriate

2. Hey guys,
   I am just wondering can i take a suitcase on the tour with the above measurements or does it have to be a backpack??
   I think taking a backpack would be to difficult? im a suitcase kinda girl. lol.
   What are your thoughts??

   Aussieangel posted 11 days ago Flag as Inappropriate

3. I recently bought a bag and it turned out to be about 4cm to deep would this be a problem? or would it be fine as long as its still under 20kg?

   Explorer Matt posted on Jan. 01, 2010 Flag as Inappropriate

4. Hi,
   The suitcase I have is 79×62 x 30. Is this far too big??

   Thanks!

   Explorer1156309 posted on Nov. 09, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate

5. Hi my bag is 68×36x 30. Is this ok..

   Celeste posted on Nov. 04, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate

6. Are bags only weighed from London? What about other tours that don’t go to London?

   Adam posted on Oct. 11, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate

7. my main luggage measures 61cm x 41cm x 29cm. Only one measurement is over the other two are under the size restriction. Would this suitcase still be ok to take?

   Katie posted on Oct. 06, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate

8. I am looking at luggage and the one i have considered is 66cmX32cmX33cm
   would this be suitable or should i look at getting a different one?

   akcalnan posted on Oct. 03, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate

9. hey i went out and spent 400 on a really good back pack and i got my contiki documents yesterday and read through as i wasnt aware of the baggage limitations, my pack is slightly over by a few centremetres, will this be alrite or should i go back and excange it for a more suitable bag ?

   Explorer1118515 posted on Aug. 24, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate

10. Hey Matt,

    i wud be taking the London Explorer and Euro Highlights tour my main luggage is 74cm in height wud tht be a problem?I will make sure it weighs less than 20kg i looked all around but cudnt get the specifications contiki has given.Please advice i leave on Aug 21st for London.

    Explorer1136642 posted on Aug. 16, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate

11. I’ve heard that its not really strict on the actual size- more so the weight of the luggage you bring..

    Tabitha17 posted on Aug. 06, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate

12. Hi, I read in the Contiki Brochure that external metal frame backpacks are not allowed, I have one of those hardcase wheelie suitcases, does anyone know if that will be ok???
    Also its measurements are 70×53x30 as apposed to the 73×50x25 required, any thoughts? The 27/08 Conitiki Concept tour is in three weeks so I’ll need to get different luggage if this wont suit….Thanks

    Rigga posted on Aug. 04, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate

13. Im in the same boat mines 76×50x25 im not sure if i need to buy a new one in the time i have left b4 leaving? does someone know if they are that strict on 3cms

    **Jess** posted on Jul. 26, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate

14. How is the luggage size requirement 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29” x 20” x 10”) measured? If a bag is 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29” x 20” x 10”) but has wheels that make it 1.5cm (.5”) longer is that still acceptable?

    wrldtrvler posted on Jun. 12, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate

15. my bag is 32”x15”x15”... poop!

    Kiks posted on May. 17, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate

16. I read that we are not allowed to bring backpacks with external frames. Is this true?? How strict is contiki on that. I have a small 35L 22×13x11 pack but it has a metal x shape along the back. THANKS ;)

    Mandy posted on May. 06, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate

17. I work in a handbag and luggage store and contiki really needs to look at it’s luggage size. Suitcases are regularly just a bit bigger or extremely smaller than the listed requirements. No brand that we stock has suitcases even close to those measurements, they are either way smaller or just a bit bigger. I don’t know what to do, do i take a too small suitcase or risk the extra few cms?

    trishaseren posted on Apr. 20, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate

18. I know that these are the restrictions for Europe, but do the same weight/size limitations apply to Egypt? :)
    I’m going in May on the Egypt and the Nile tour and then I’m going to London for 5 days, so I’m concerned I’m going to overpack! :( Help!

    MakeupByAngie posted on Mar. 25, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate

19. Hi, like most of the other people on here concerned about the size of my suitcase. Basically just wanted to know how strict u are with size, mine is 76×48x25 so really only a tiny bit higher than the preferred size, no wider(and no heavier than 20kg)think it’d be ok??

    Mel83 posted on Mar. 23, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate

20. The bag i have is 76×54x34 is this too big??

    Explorer1105208 posted on Mar. 18, 2009 Flag as Inappropriate

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