A Lifetime of Memories in One Trip
Imagine your next vacation abroad. What if you could travel along with an expert who knows every city you visit like the back of their hand – introducing you to the culture, people and history while opening doors to experiences most people miss? And what if you didn't have to worry about making plane reservations, selecting hotels, or deciding which sights would be the best to see? You could truly maximize your travel experience with more time to enjoy your trip.
These are just some of the benefits escorted tours can offer travelers today. Since 1979, Grand European Tours, has specialized in this full-service way to travel. Our company was built from the vision of two life-long travelers in order to provide a more enriching and easy way to travel to Europe & beyond.
Today, we provide over 40 different fully-escorted motorcoach tours to Europe and the Mediterranean, along with select worldwide locations. Every tour features 2 and 3 night stays to allow you to experience each destination on a deeper level. Our business is built on repeat business with over 95 percent of our travelers saying they would travel again with us.
Personalizing the tour experience
From the first call to Grand European Tours, you are treated to an experience personalized just for you. Trips are booked though experienced Travel Specialists who have taken the very trips they sell, so they can make recommendations and help you select the best itineraries. Planning your trip is as easy as picking a trip and going. All the other details are taken care of for you.
Every tour is led by an expert Tour Director who brings your destination to life. Imagine having an expert to consult with before departing on an afternoon of leisure. Quicker than looking in a book, you can get oriented with a city, learn a bit about the language, and head out with a short list of places to see based on your interests.
High-value tours
Grand European’s tours present a real value for travelers who for one price know their whole vacation is covered. And while the costs are kept low – because of the buying power of Grand European Tours and connections with travel partners – the biggest value comes from the extras you get for the price.
Beyond the basics, such as meals, airfare and lodging, each tour includes the services of a full-time Tour Director, as well as locally-based tour guides that provide an in-depth look at select destinations. Taking a tour can also provide priceless opportunities such as a traditional meal served in a local family home or a special lecture given by a regional historian, or a concert given by local villagers. Grand European Tours has relationships spanning over a quarter century to take our travelers to spots others may never see.
Discover your travel style
Whatever your tastes, we are sure to offer a tour that will fit your needs. Whether you are looking for cultural exploration, to trace your family’s roots, or to experience new things with family & friends, our well-crafted travel packages are designed to be the vacation of a lifetime.
Grand European Tours offers a variety of touring styles:
- Discovery – our expertly guided motorcoach tours allow you to discover the history, culture, language and food of your chosen destination
- Hands-On – our tours including our Explore & Discover events bring you even closer to the locals and will leave you with special memories and connections to your new foreign friends
- Hosted – our hosted tours give an orientation of your city and the assistance of a host while you have the free time to see those special things that draw you to a particular destination
- Cruises – boutique river cruise ships allow you to stay in a 5-star hotel every night, but only unpack once, and offer different and amazing views every day of your journey
Buying direct
Grand European Tours sells tours direct to consumer, rather than through a travel agent, which offers many benefits to you. If any questions arise, you are always able to pick up the phone and get answers from the very people who designed the tours. So, you can get better information, faster. And because Grand European Tours is in constant communication with our customers, we are able to use their feedback and comments to adjust our tours and offerings; sometimes even mid-season if needed. And best of all, you can get more for your tour price, because you can avoid paying costly commission fees that are often tacked on to tours sold through travel agencies.
Worry-free travel
Traveling abroad is often 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 First Horizons Merchant Services that underwrites all Visa and MasterCard credit card transactions placed directly with Grand European Tours. An additional $1 million consumer protection plan (through parent company TravCorp) is also held with the United States Tour Operators Association.
Unconditional guarantee
Grand European Tours pioneered the concept of an unconditional price guarantee over 30 years ago. Today this policy remains unchanged; If you choose to make your deposit only, you do not need to worry about currency fluctuations or land/cruise fuel surcharges. With GET once we receive your deposit you are protected against any increases in your land price.