Q: Why should I consider an escorted tour?
A: Today’s escorted tours offer one of the easiest and most enriching ways to travel for all ages. Once you pick your trip, all the details are taken care of for you – from bookings to check-ins to luggage. So you can maximize your time and enjoy your trip. And because you are traveling with experts, you’ll get an insider’s view into every destination and a chance to learn about the local people, history, and culture on a deeper level.
Q: What makes Grand European Tours different from other tour companies
A: For over 30 years, Grand European Tours has specialized in escorted tours to Europe and the
Mediterranean, along with select worldwide locations. That experience helps us select the very best in lodging, dining and sightseeing for you.
With Grand European Tours, you also book directly with the people who design the very tours we sell. When you call, you speak with a seasoned Tour Coordinator who can answer all your questions, suggest itineraries, and will take personal interest in your trip from the moment you book until you return from your travels.
Q: What is included on a Grand European Tours trip?
A: Grand European Tours offers travelers much more than they could ever buy on their own. Because of our bulk buying power and negotiated rates, we can offer fully inclusive tours including international airfare and accommodations, local guides, sightseeing and entrances to the major sites at a better value than an individual trying to duplicate the same experience.
For one price, Grand European offers: transportation and airfare (including fuel surcharges) from JFK, Newark, Boston, Miami and Philadelphia (with over 70 low cost add-ons for other departure cities); first class accommodations at leading hotels; most meals (including breakfast each day and many dinners); an air-conditioned motorcoach with lavatory; comprehensive sightseeing and visits; tips, taxes, and baggage handling; a travel wallet with full documentation and personalized travel planner; and an expert Tour Director to handle any needs while away.
We also take care of all the planning and coordination so you can relax both before and during your trip.
Q: Who guides your tours?
A: Every tour is led by an expert Tour Director who knows the local people, history, and culture of
your destination on a deep level. They help personalize your trip by answering questions, making recommendations, and helping you become familiar with the local language and customs – something a guidebook could never offer. And they are available to you whenever you need them throughout your trip. Local, English-speaking tour guides, will also give you an insider’s view of highlighted destinations throughout your tour.
Q: What kind of tours do you offer?
A: We provide full-service escorted tours with travel by motorcoach and led by an expert tour
director. All of our tours provide a unique opportunity to explore the best that your destination has to offer at an enjoyable pace – most trips include stays of 2-3 nights in one location. We also offer river cruise tours along the most popular rivers in Europe.
Additional features can be found on these special tours:
SuperLeisure®: settle in and relax on these tours with no one-night stays.
Explore and Discover™: take part in a hands-on event that will open your eyes to the culture, history, and crafts of the local people.
Loud and Clear™: portable headsets on these tours allow you to step away from the group while still tuning into your tour director.
Q: How do I book a trip?
A: Our customers book directly with us by phone or online, rather than through a travel agent. This
way, you can talk directly to the people who organize your tour. When you have a question, it will be answered right away. Plus, you save because costly travel agent commissions are not part of your tour price.
Q: Do you offer any discounts?
A: Yes, look for our special discounts offered periodically throughout the year. To take advantage of these, you must act quickly as space can fill up fast. We also offer early payment discounts and savings for group travel, young travelers, referrals and repeat trips. Please call a Tour Coordinator for our latest special offers.
Q: What kind of financial protection does Grand European Tours offer for my tour investment?
A: For many people, a trip abroad is a major investment and Grand European Tours works to safeguard our customers. All trips are backed by a $20 million letter of credit lodged with a major bank that protects customer payments and deposits. An additional $1 million consumer protection plan (through parent company TravCorp.) is secured with the United States Tour Operators Association.
Over 30 years ago, as an industry leader, we were the first and only European tour company to offer an unconditional price guarantee. Once you have paid your $350 deposit, your tour price is guaranteed. If the cost of the airline ticket goes up, fuel surcharges increase or exchange rates
fluctuate, we’ll cover the increases for you.
A comprehensive travel insurance plan is also available to customers, offering protection in the event that an unforeseen incident occurs, or your plans change.
Q: What if I need to cancel my trip?
A: Grand European Tours understands that sometimes surprises can come up and force you to change your plans. That is why we offer our exclusive Peace of Mind Travel Protection Plan for just $199 per person. With this added coverage, you can change your travel plans up to 48 hours before your scheduled departure for any reason and receive a full credit for future travel without
penalty.
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