Suggested packing list - Europe - Summer
Last Updated: Mar. 11, 2010
More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe
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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Great advice on bringing the power board, and then buying the adaptor…thankyou! Btw, my sister and I will be doing the European Highlights tour Sep 24th, 2010 :)
*Aussie Gal*
posted 7 days ago
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Hey I’m doing the London & Paris tour (8 day) leaving May 28th, I’m traveling solo anyone else doing this tour?? email me! ethiltgen@gmail.com
Erin
Explorer1169035
posted 13 days ago
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Hi all!
I’m Kelly from Adelaide, Australia.
Booked last night to do the European Whirl from 6th to 23rd June 2010 and would love to hear from anyone else on the trip!!
My email is kellyfriend@rocketmail.com
Explorer1170934
posted 13 days ago
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Hi all,
My name’s Brad and I’m doing the 10 Day European Horizon Tour from the 17th July – 26th July.
I’m doing it solo and would like to get to know anyone who will be joining me!
My email is: evroxon@hotmail.com
Hope to hear form you all soon.
CheersAussieEvo
posted 17 days ago
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Hey peoples, I’m planning on doing the 21 day european camping trip tour on the 14th september 2010. Just trying to get an idea of the people going on the same trip, make some freinds now to make it easier when i get there lol, plus I’d love to know what peoples other plans are and how much money others are planning on bringing!!! Cheers,
Eamundo05
posted 17 days ago
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Anyone else doing 32 Europe Camping Tour on 8th June 2010?
webby890
posted 20 days ago
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hi, Im doing the european adventure tour on the 14th May and am travelling solo. Anyone else doing the tour?
Email, caseyjr05@hotmail.com
cheersExplorer1169826
posted 21 days ago
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Hi There… is anyone doing the European Experience tour, departing the 21st of June?
brightside
posted 25 days ago
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After doing a Contiki last year – i would suggest taking a power board (from your native country) and then a travel adapter. Means you can charge your phone, camera, ipod,etc all at once!
Travel Pillows are a must! They make the trip that much more comfortable. A few girls from our tour also packed pashmina/sarongs to keep them warm on the bus, looked like a good idea, as the aircon does get a bit cold.Elise411
posted 27 days ago
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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
posted on Feb. 05, 2010
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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 on Feb. 02, 2010
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hey everyone! anyone doing the euro inspiration 31st july??
tahlia.lloyd
posted on Feb. 02, 2010
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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!
posted on Jan. 30, 2010
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Ok so I fully realised it was Tabitha who wrote that comment, sorry. Don’t know how this thing works.
posted on Jan. 28, 2010
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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!?
posted on Jan. 28, 2010
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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
posted on Jan. 27, 2010
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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 on Jan. 21, 2010
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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
posted on Jan. 21, 2010
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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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