hey all

this might be a silly question but is the water ok to drink out of the tap through out europe (i am going on a euro discovery tour in jan) .... i was thinking to safe money i would bring my own drink bottle as a mainly drink water anyway.

thanks for your help

Hi

I drank the tap water in Italy and it was fine, i think you only need to worry about the water in eastern europe.

I usually always go bottled water, just to be safe. Your TM will usually tell you if the water is any good or not though...

Consider bringing a light weight water bottle like a Sigg, boil the water utilising a kettle or a korjo travellers water heating element, cool it and you are 100% guaranteed the water is safe for consumption wherever you go. This principle applies to all destinations and all continents.

i went in summer and bought so much water just coz it was convenient. one of the girls on my tour bulk bought water at the beginning of the tour and kept it on the bus... if the water is unsafe to drink i am sure you will be told... i have friends in rome and it varied from house to house. hope this helps... also you will be right to brush your teeth with the water too fyi...

thanks all for your help!!! Praha the tip about the water heating is a good one and one i will use. the last thing i want is to get crook of the water as i am allergic to anti-nuesia meds so i would just have to ride it out

Drinking a sufficient ammount of water is actually crucial on these tours to stay healthy and aviod the problems associated with the contiki cough.

Water kind of only provides temporary relief from thirst and drinking lots of it will only want you to use the toilet especially in winter.The water can also taste different from home.

Consider bringing some isotonic powder like Gatorade( excellent for thrist relief) which you can mix and it will make the water pleasant to drink.