Overview
Discover all of the magic of South America as you travel from the famed beaches of Rio De Janeiro to the thundering majesty of Iguassu Falls to Buenos Aires, the “Paris of Latin America”. You’ll find it all on this 10 day Glimpse of South America.
Begin along the famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Take a cog-train ride up Corcovado Mountain to gaze down on one of the world’s most beautiful city settings. View the Christ the Redeemer statue and explore Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Be sure to have your cameras at the ready as you set off to see both the Brazilian and Argentine sides of thundering Iguassu Falls, a photographer’s dream of magical rainbows and plunging cascades of water.
A short flight takes you to Buenos Aires, the “Paris of Latin America” with it’s wide, tree-lined boulevards and excellent restaurants. Explore some of the brightly painted neighborhoods, see where Evita Peron lies at the Recoleta Cemetery and visit the Plaza de Mayo. At leisure enjoy some of Argentina’s amazing wine, as well as their famed beef, or, perhaps, Tango lessons are in order? One highlight of the trip is a home-hosted dinner with traditional Argentine cuisine at the home of a local family. An unforgettable experience! Return home savoring the beauty and culture of South America.
And, if 11 days is just not enough, you can add on a 4-Night Pre-Tour Extension to the Brazilian Amazon or a 3-night Post Tour Extension to Mendoza, Argentina. Enjoy a guided city tour, a day trip to the historic port city of Valparaiso, and plenty of free time to experience the best of Santiago.
Stay in our selection of First Class accommodations and enjoy 14 meals including 8 Buffet Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners and 1 Highlight Dinner.
To ensure a comfortable travel experience, our motor coaches are equipped with large panoramic windows, reclining seats, air-conditioning and restroom facilities.
Tour price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement or you can choose to participate in our room share program.
Visas required for this tour. Call for details.
***This tour is operated by our sister company.
Your Tour Price Includes
VIP Door-to-Door TransferTransfers you from your door step to select airports. Start your vacation in style with our outbound VIP Door-to-Door Town Car airport transfer service available on every tour from over 40 cities throughout the USA. Our service will collect your from you home and transfer you to your departure airport. We will arrange a pick-up time from your home that suits you, and your driver will meet you at your front door and assist with your bags before transporting you to the airport with ample time for check-in. |
Loud & ClearThis tour utilizes our personal audio system allowing you to roam and explore sites (within 60 feet) without missing any insight from your Tour Director or local guide. |
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Travel DocumentsTravel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future tour. |
TransportationAirport transfers on itinerary arrival & departure days. Motorcoach with reclining seats and A/C. |
First Class HotelsHotels are an expensive element of any tour and certainly one of the most important. For our tours we reserve First Class Hotels (or best available) and all hotel rooms feature a private bathroom. You’ll enjoy our selection of hotels such as Radisson, Hilton and Sheraton. |
Professional Tour DirectorYour tour will be conducted by some of the most experienced Tour Directors in the world. These dedicated professionals will manage the intricate details of your tour and delight you with their anecdotes and stories. Their vast knowledge of the region will enhance your entire travel experience, allowing you to have a vacation that is education, entertaining and fun! |
15 MealsWelcome Reception, 9 Full Breakfasts, 1 Highlight Lunch, 2 three-Course Dinners, 2 Highlight Dinners with wine and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine. |
Local Expert Guide: Iguassu and Buenos AiresLocal Expert Guide in Iguassu Falls (Brazilian side). |
Included Tour Highlights
Rio de Janeiro city tourDiscover Rio’s main sights and ride a cable car to the summit of Sugarloaf mountain. |
Argentine side of Iguassu Falls and Ecological TrainRide the open-air Ecological Jungle Train for views of the Argentinean side of the Iguassu Falls. |
Ride a cogwheel train up Corcovado MountainEnjoy a cogwheel train ride through Tujuca Forest and up Corcovado Mountain to see the Christ the Redeemer statue; enjoy a Carnival Samba show. |
Buenos Aires sightseeing tourImmerse yourself in the culture and passion of the “Paris of South America;” explore the city’s main sights; visit the Evita Museum, stroll through the famous Recoleta Cemetery and enjoy a tango show. |
Brazilian side of Iguassu FallsExplore the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls and take a scenic walk through the rainforest. |
Extension Packages
Add an extension package to your tour. Or ask about available pre- or post-hotel nights to extend on your own.
Brazilian Amazon 4-night Pre-Tour Extension (pre-booking required)Add a 4-night Pre-Tour Extension to your South America Trip and visit the Brazilian Amazon! |
Mendoza & Wine Country 3-Night Post-Tour Extension (pre-booking required)Add a 3-Night Post-Tour Extension to your South America Trip and visit Mendoza & Wine Country! |
Optional Excursions
Optional excursions can be purchased upon arrival.
The list below is a sampling of excursions that may be offered by your tour director.
Rio de Janeiro - Half-day Panoramic Tour Including NiteroiPass by the beaches and Flamengo Park on your way to the boat station. Board the ferry bound to beautiful Niteroi, a city located across the bay from Rio. Stop for pictures at the Contempory Art Museum, then proceed along the beaches up to the Santa Cruz Fortress. The return will be via the 9-mile Presidente Arthur Costa e Silva Bridge that links the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi. Tour duration: 4 hours.
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Iguassu Falls - Half Day Macuco Safari & Boat TourThis tour starts at the Macuco Trail in Brazilian National Park, just a few miles from Iguassu Falls. Open-air
wagons pulled by jeeps and accompanied by bilingual guides allow for an unhindered view of this lush,
subtropical ecosystem. Watch for birds and wildlife, and see the orchids and unusual flora. After a short ride, take an easy hike down the canyon where the Macuco Falls tumble over basalt cliffs and into the Iguassu basin. At the river, board specially designed, inflatable motorboats for a 20-30 minute ride into the canyon to the base of Iguassu Falls. Tour duration: 4 hours.
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Rio de Janeiro - Half-day Tijuca Forest Jeep TourExperience Rio off the beaten path. Take an open-top jeep ride through the urban Tijuca Forest, a section of the endangered Atlantic Rainforest. Stop for a walk past mountains, streams and waterfalls. This is an ideal place to experience the breathtaking sights, sounds and smells of the rainforest. Light clothing, walking shoes and sun protection are advisable. Tour duration: 4 hours.
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Buenos Aires - Tigre & Delta with Riverside TrainOn a coach with other travelers head to Tigre, a playground for the rich and famous located 20 miles from
Buenos Aires. Along the way visit the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires, drive along Libertador Avenue and pass the residential government house in Olivos. Board the Riverside Train. Ride past lovely homes, then stop in San Isidro to enjoy its beautiful square and the cathedral. In Tigre, embark on a cruise on the Tigre River. Tour duration: 4 hours. |
Rio de Janeiro - Half Day Guanabara Bay CruiseTransfer to the Marina da Gloria pier and board a schooner for a 2-hour cruise. The route follows the
coastline of Rio de Janeiro, with wonderful views of the city and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Sail past Niteroi, Jurujuba, Charitas and Icaraí beaches. You will also see Fiscal Island, the Rio-Niteroi Bridge, historic fortresses and more. Tour duration: 3 hours.
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Buenos Aires - Tango Lesson Mansion Dandi RoyalLocated at San Telmo, the Tango’s birthplace, Mansion Dandi Royal is a unique residence constructed in an
eclectic architectural style and filled with art nouveaux pieces. The public spaces are decorated with murals
portraying Tango scenes and original objects d’art. Guests have the opportunity to take a group lesson with
experienced instructors. |
Rio de Janeiro - Half Day Tour to PetropolisEnjoy a scenic drive up the Serra dos Orgaos Range and through the lush vegetation of the Atlantic Rainforest. See the Summer Palace, the Cathedral, the Crystal Palace and the charming city square. Tour duration: 6 hours. |
Buenos Aires - Colonia Del Sacramento Tour with LunchColonia is one of the few remaining colonial towns of South America. With a history of over 300 years, the town was declared a Historic Heritage of Humanity site by UNESCO. On a city tour, pass cobblestone streets and admire the charming houses. Transfers to Colonia from Buenos Aires are by ferry or hydrofoil. Tour duration: 10 hours. |
Rio de Janeiro - Full-day Tropical Island CruiseHead south along the Green Coast to the quaint fishing village of Itacuruça. Here, board a schooner for a leisurely cruise on the placid green waters of Sepetiba Bay with its tropical islands. Stop at one of the islands for a refreshing dip followed by a tropical-style buffet lunch. Afterward there is free time for swimming and relaxing on the beach. Beverages are not included. Tour duration: 8 hours.
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Buenos Aires - Full-day Estancia Santa Susanna Includes LunchDrive out to Los Cardales and the Estancia Santa Susana, where the Gauchos – Argentine cowboys – will welcome you with a drink. Visit the Estancia and learn about the daily life of the Gauchos, one of the best known cultural symbols of Argentina. Savor a rustic barbecue or asado lunch, with a variety of meat and sausages. Afterward, enjoy an exciting folkloric and Gaucho show.
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Itinerary
Walking – Moderate Physical Activity Required

Not all areas included on this tour are accessible by motor vehicle. Visiting ancient ruins and a handful of other listed sites may require some walking, sometimes on cobblestone streets. Be sure to pack comfortable and safe walking shoes and get ready to enjoy these fascinating attractions up close and personal.
This tour requires moderate physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk slightly longer distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.
Day 1 - 2 USA - Arrive Rio de Janeiro

VIP Door-to-Door Transfer to
your local airport for your overnight
flight to South America.
Bemvindo ao Rio de Janeiro! Upon
your early morning arrival on
Day 2, you will be met by a local
representative and taken to your
hotel where your room is available
for immediate occupancy.
The morning is at leisure - enjoy
your oceanfront hotel overlooking
Copacabana Beach, minutes
from downtown Rio. This afternoon,
join your Tour Director and
explore the cidade maravilhosa
(marvelous city) including the
18th century aqueduct, colonial
Candelaria Church, Opera House,
Sambodromo and city Cathedral.
Stroll in Flamengo Park and ascend
Sugarloaf Mountain via cable car
for astounding views over the city
and the bay. This evening, enjoy a
Welcome Reception at the hotel.
1 Welcome Reception and 1 Full Breakfast Included
Day 3 Rio de Janiero

Journey by cogwheel train to the summit of majestic Corcovado,
site of the iconic Christ the Redeemer
statue, one of the New
Seven Wonders of the World. Back
down the mountain see the songinspiring
Copacabana and Ipanema
beaches. This afternoon is at
leisure. This evening, learn to mix
the national cocktail – Caipirinha,
and indulge in a traditional barbecue
Highlight Dinner at a local
churrascaria, followed by a Rio
Carnival extravaganza of Samba
song-and-dance.
Full Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included
Day 4 Rio de Janiero - Free Day

Enjoy a full day to explore the
wonders of Rio on your own. Perhaps
explore the historic mountain
resort of Petropolis or embark on
an optional half-day journey by
jeep and foot into the lush Tijuca
National Park.
Full Breakfast Included
Day 5 Rio de Janiero - Iguassu Falls

This morning, watch and learn
the process of precious metals and
rough Brazilian
gemstones transform
into works
of art before
flying to magnificent
Iguassu
Falls, on the
border of Brazil,
Argentina
and Paraguay.
These 275 separate
falls cover
nearly two miles
along the Iguassu
River. This evening,
enjoy a convivial
dinner with
your companions
at the hotel.
Full Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 6 Iguassu Falls

Enter Iguassu
National Park, a
UNESCO World
Heritage Site, and
explore the Brazilian
side of Iguassu, including a scenic
walk through the rainforest at the
base of the falls. After a Highlight Lunch at a
restaurant overlooking
the falls, return to your hotel for
a leisurely afternoon. Maybe enjoy
the hotel’s thermal pools or visit the Parque das Aves home to more
than 500 species of tropical birds.
Full Breakfast and Highlight Lunch Included
Day 7 Iguassu Falls - Buenos Aires

Cross the border into Argentina
and take a guided walk along a
scenic catwalk. Board the open-air
Ecological Jungle Train for a different
perspective on the falls and
see the thunderous Devil’s Throat
Falls. Fly to Buenos Aires where
your hotel is in the center of all
the action: boutiques, fine dining,
museums and the famous Teatro
Colon. This evening, enjoy a light
buffet dinner with drinks followed
by a presentation by a Local Expert
on the country’s culture, traditions
and passions such as tango,
Malbec wines, beef, soccer and
polo to name a few.
Full Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 8 Buenos Aires

Embark on an in-depth tour - see
the Casa Rosada, Metropolitan
Cathedral and other government
buildings; world-renowned Teatro
Colon; the colorful neighborhood
of La Boca; San Telmo’s famed
outdoor market, and lovely
Palermo. Watch and learn how
Argentine leathers are turned into
fine leather goods at the workshop
of a master artisan. Lastly, visit
the Recoleta Cemetery and Evita
Museum, dedicated to Argentina’s
former First Lady. After some
free time, join your Tour Director for a Highlight Dinner hosted by
a local family. Learn about your
hosts’ passion for art as you visit
their beautiful residence, then
head for the kitchen where the
family cook will teach you how to
make delicious empanadas - rolled
pies with various fillings. Savor
traditional local fare while learning
about Argentina’s wonderful wines
and sampling some of the best
vintages of the region.
Full Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included
Day 9 Buenos Aires - Free Day

A full day at leisure - explore on
your own with your included ‘hopon,
hop-off’ sightseeing ticket, or
perhaps take an optional excursion
to the UNESCO World Heritage
city of Colonia del Sacramento in
Uruguay. This evening, get ready
for a festive Farewell Dinner and a
chance to savor renowned Argentinean
beef followed by a sensual
tango dance performance.
Full Breakfast and Farewell Dinner Included
Day 10 Buenos Aires - USA

Transfer to the airport for your
flight home. For your comfort,
your rooms are reserved until 5
p.m. Depending on flight schedule
you may arrive back in the USA on Day 10 or Day 11.
Full Breakfast Included
Please Note: In some locations, you
will be required to walk on uneven
terrain and climb stairs without
handrails. You should be in good
health and be able to walk without
assistance.
Dates & Prices
of $300 per couple when you book by
June 15, 2012.
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Departure Details
Departures are available May 2012 through March 2013.
Seat Sale Discounts, if applicable, will be highlighted above. Some restrictions may apply please call for details.
2013 Dates may operate a slightly different itinerary.
Pricing Details
The prices above are for the land only portion of the tour and include the Early Booking Discount of $150 per person. In order to qualify for the discount you must book and deposit by June 15, 2012.
Tour price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement.
Single Room Supplement: from $900
PLEASE NOTE: A visa is required for Brazil and a Reciprocity Tax is required upon arrival in Argentina. Call for details.
Please Note: All inter-tour air related charges in economy class for flights between Rio de Janeiro - Iguassu and Iguassu - Buenos Aires are included in the Land Only price shown based on accurate airfare as of April 6, 2012. At the time you purchase your tour the inter-tour air prices may be higher.
Please Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.
Accomodations
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Rio Othon Palace Hotel
Rio Othon Palace Hotel Location: just a few minutes from downtown Rio, the Rio Othon Palace is a modern luxury hotel that enjoys a superb position overlooking the white sands of Copacabana Beach. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: just a few minutes from downtown Rio, the Rio Othon Palace is a modern luxury hotel that enjoys a superb position overlooking the white sands of Copacabana Beach. |
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Mabu Thermas and ResortFirst Class Mabu Thermas and Resort Location: This first class hotel is located on lush grounds halfway between the airport and the city center. It features the largest source of thermal waters in the world. In-Room Amenities
Location: This first class hotel is located on lush grounds halfway between the airport and the city center. It features the largest source of thermal waters in the world. |
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Sheraton Libertador Hotel
Sheraton Libertador Hotel Location: Located close to the financial and commercial districts as well as the main stores and theaters, such as the famous Teatro Colon. One of the world’s greatest urban centers, Buenos Aires is as alive during the night as it is during the day. In-Room Amenities
Location: Located close to the financial and commercial districts as well as the main stores and theaters, such as the famous Teatro Colon. One of the world’s greatest urban centers, Buenos Aires is as alive during the night as it is during the day. |
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Terms and Conditions
After selecting your tour and departure date, simply call 1-800-552-5545 and a Travel Specialist will take your reservation over the phone. You can pay your $350.00 deposit by credit card, or alternately you can mail a check made payable to Grand European Tours to the following address: GRAND EUROPEAN TOURS 6000 Meadows Road, Suite 520 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 USA. Please make your reservations as early as possible since many of our tours are completely filled 4 to 6 months before departure.
Upon receiving the $350.00 deposit per person, you will be sent a confirmation. VISA, MASTERCARD, American Express and DISCOVER CARD may be used for this deposit amount, however, final payment is preferred by check or money order and is due in our Oregon office 60 days prior to the departure date. If reservations are made less than 60 days prior to departure, payment in full is required at the time of booking. If final payments are not received on time, Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. may cancel the reservation and invoke the cancellation fee. For Highlights of South Africa tour and all River Cruises final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
Land prices printed in this catalog are per person based on double occupancy. The Operator reserves the right to adjust prices due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, imposed fuel surcharges, taxes, charges and levies imposed by any third party including government and its agencies. Should these change the price of your tour by more than 10% you may cancel without penalty within 7 days after we notify you of the increase.
If a cancellation in writing is received by Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. 30 days or less after your reservation has been made, your $350.00 deposit will be FULLY REFUNDED. *See Air Reservations section for specific change fee information for air reservations. For cancellations or changes thereafter but more than 61 days prior to departure there will be a $350.00 per person fee assessed. If you must withdraw or make a change 60 days or less prior to departure (90 days or less for River Cruises and Highlights of South Africa), the following fees will apply:
| Number of Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation/Change Land Tours – Per Person |
| 31 - 60 Days | 25% of tour cost |
| 15 - 30 Days | 50% of tour cost |
| Less than 15 Days | 100% of tour cost |
| Number of Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation/Change River Cruises – Per Person |
| 89 – 60 Days | 35% of the cost |
| 59 – 30 Days | 50% of the cost |
| 100% of the cost |
Air Add-On prices listed in this catalog were effective on April 6, 2012 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Air Add-On prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. The total price at time of purchase may vary slightly due to fluctuations in currency exchange. For the most competitive and up to date pricing from your departure city call our toll free number at 1-800-552-5545. Quoted air reservation prices are inclusive of all taxes and fees and are subject to change before payment is made in full. Air transportation is in economy class by scheduled airlines. Business class is available upon request. Some tours are not available from all of the airports. Requests for specific airlines, non-stop or direct flights and/or seat assignments are accepted as preferences only and cannot be guaranteed. Frequent flyer programs are under the control of the respective airlines. Your airline tickets will be electronically issued in lieu of paper tickets. Please note that your airline tickets and other tour documentation must bear your FULL name as it appears on your passport. Please note that airline reservations can only be made for dates less than 331 days out.
The following charges apply for cancellations or changes to airline arrangements made by Grand European Tours: • Prior to Airline Ticketing: service fee of $50 per person • After Airline Ticketing: service fee of $75 per person plus any airline imposed penalties which may be up to 100% of the airline ticket value.
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A valid U.S passport is required for traveling outside of the U.S.; including to Canada & Mexico. Passport application forms may be obtained from your local post office. All passports must contain at least 3 blank visa pages and must be valid for 6 months after the completion of your tour. Entry visa application forms will be sent prior to your departure for U.S. passport holders visiting the following countries: Russia ($218*), China ($193*), Brazil ($220*) and Vietnam & Cambodia ($283*). An entry fee is required upon arrival at the airport in Egypt ($15*), Turkey ($20*) and Zimbabwe ($30*), these countries prefer payment in U.S. dollars rather than local currency. A per person Departure Tax is required at Costa Rica ($26*) and Peru ($31*) paid at the airport. A onetime Reciprocity Tax is required upon entry at the airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina ($140*) and Santiago, Chile ($131*); the fee can be paid in local currency, US Dollars, credit card or traveler check; the tax is valid for multiple entries for 10 years or until your passport expires. Australia requires an electronic visa ($0*) which is obtained at the time of airline ticket purchase. *All visa costs and entry/exit requirements can change at any time. Please visit travel.state.gov for current information. Individuals who do not hold a U.S. passport should contact CIBT/ZVS at 1-866-788-1100 to see if visas are required.
Approximately 15 days prior to the departure date you will receive a travel information package that will include your airline itinerary, travel tips, hotel list, baggage tag, travel wallet, etc. Visas, when required, will be distributed as soon as they are issued by the countries involved. Please note that your airline tickets and other tour documentation must bear your FULL name as it appears on your passport.
These tours require a blend of adventuresome spirit, physical fitness, walking ability, mental alertness, and a capacity for accepting situations as they exist and not, necessarily, as we would find them in America. If you have health concerns, we suggest that you contact your physician to help determine the suitability of one of these tours for you. We regret that we are unable to accept requests for special diets or itinerary variations. Disabled travelers requiring special attention or treatment on any tour must be reported when reservations are made. A companion who is able to provide the required assistance must accompany any person who is unable to travel independently or who needs any type of assistance.
Due to limited motorcoach storage capacity, each tour member is permitted one large suitcase not to exceed 50 pounds in weight nor 30”x22”x10” in dimension on European tours. Handling of this bag by hotel porters is included in the tour price. In addition, each person is allowed one small piece of carry-on size luggage that does not exceed the dimensions of 12”x11”x6” and is the complete responsibility of the tour member and must be taken on the motorcoach with you. Carryons with telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments and therefore cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage for safety reasons. Please note, North America, Mexico and Egypt tours have smaller baggage dimensions which are noted in your pre-tour documentation. Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. does not assume any responsibility for loss or damage to baggage or passengers’ belongings. Please note: It is your responsibility to verify the baggage weight restrictions for the individual airlines that you will be traveling on as in some instances baggage is restricted. Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included and are at passengers own expense.
The VIP Door-to-Door Transfer service is available for all customers departing from the 41 airports highlighted on page 12 and living within a 25 mile radius from point of departure to your chosen airport. It is an outbound service only. Maximum passengers in one car can not exceed four. For bookings with more than four people, further vehicles may be necessary and further supplementary charges will apply. For any journeys greater than 25 miles a supplementary cost for additional mileage will apply and will be advised within 48 hours of booking if necessary. Mileage is based on journey information from www.mapquest. com. Should you not use the VIP Door-to-Door Transfer we will deduct $50 per person from your tour price (this must be advised at time of booking). Cancellation of service or changes must be made 72 hours before scheduled pick-up.
If you wish to depart early or extend your stay in Europe, flight and hotel arrangements can be made by contacting our Oregon office. Airport transfers are not included but may be purchased through GET. On most tours you can reserve up to 3 additional nights at the hotel where your tour starts and ends, however space may be limited and is subject to availability. Please call for our low cost rates and availability. Luggage handling and breakfast is not included on North American tour extensions.
If you wish to make independent flight arrangements, you may still reserve the land portion of a tour. Hotel-airport transfers are subject to availability and flight details must be provided in writing at least 45 days prior to departure. See tour page for specific transfer times.
Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfers are included in the tour price when you purchase our land/air package and operate at Terms and Conditions 91 xed times on the rst and last day of your tour. See the individual tour pages for details. For those making their own ight arrangements or extending at GET hotels, transfers can be purchased; please call for details. London Heathrow Airport Arrivals: For tours commencing in London, we have included a free group shuttle to/from LHR for clients that have booked our combined land/air packages. For clients that have made their own ight arrangements GET has negotiated special rates for shuttle transfers from LHR to your London hotel (which must be booked through GET) at a price of $40 per person per single trip to/from LHR. London Gatwick Airport Arrivals: Clients arriving at LGW who have booked our combined land/air packages are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher to Victoria Station, and will need to make their own way from Victoria Station to the tour hotel. For clients that have made their own ight arrangements we suggest you visit www.gatwickexpress. com for transfer information.
Please note that we do not permit smoking on our motorcoaches, however, frequent stops are made while touring.
Ground arrangements are provided by Grand European Operations Ltd., a separate company, and include inter-city travel by private motorcoach with air-conditioning and an emergency restroom*, ferry, train, and ship as per the itinerary. Activities on days indicated in the itinerary as being “at leisure or optional” are le to your discretion. *Some exceptions apply.
During local or national holidays some museums, restaurants or sightseeing may be limited or not available. Alternatives will be offered wherever possible. At times, some itineraries may be operated in reverse; you will be advised at the time of booking. Nile River Cruises: due to the unreliability of domestic air scheduling, religious festivals and other unforeseen circumstances, the order of some itineraries may need to change at short notice; on occasion an alternative cruise boat of equal standing may be used.
The hotels reserved for our tours are rated as European Standard First Class. All hotel rooms provide a private bath (and/or shower) and toilet. ese hotels are clean, comfortable and located so as to best facilitate guided sightseeing of the area. Hotels reserved for each tour are indicated in the Day-By-Day Itinerary. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to use other hotels, they will be of a similar standard, where possible. We only contract non-smoking rooms. All accommodations, meals and services have been designated as rst class in Russia, Eastern Europe and provincial areas though some tourism facilities are less developed than what might normally be expected in this category. Tours in North and South America use Standard First Class hotels.
A limited number of single rooms are available at the supplement shown for each tour. While single rooms provide privacy, they are o en smaller than twin-bedded rooms. We do o er the option to join our non-smoking Room Share Program (see page 13 for details). e Room Share Program is not available on tours/cruises to Greece, Egypt, Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Peru, South America, South Africa, China, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, all European River Cruises and all pre or post tour extensions.
Triple room accommodations are available on a limited basis at a reduced price. Triple rooms usually consist of a twin-bedded room with an additional folding bed or cot for the third person. ey may not be comfortable for three adults. Triple rooms are not available on cruises.
WR=Welcome Reception. Breakfasts are served as: B=Breakfast, BB=Bu et Breakfast, CB=Continental Breakfast, SB=Scandinavian Bu et Breakfast, FB=Full Breakfast. Lunches (L) and three-course table d’hote (set menu) dinners (D), (FD) farewell dinners and (BD) bu et dinners are shown in the itinerary for each tour and are generally catered by the hotel in which you are residing. (HD)Highlight Dinner and (HL) Highlight Lunch will be catered at a local restaurant or special venue. (DA) Dine- Around dinners are catered at a selection of restaurants pre-selected by Grand European Tours. Please note in cases of early morning departures, FB may not be available. We are unable to accept requests for special menus to meet dietary or religious requirements.
Beverages and meals not detailed in the itinerary. Personal expenses including passport and visa fees, alcoholic beverages, optional sightseeing tours, laundry, phone calls, traditional end of the tour gratuity to your Tour Director and Motorcoach Driver, tips to local city guides, crew tips and all other items of a personal nature, airport tax, service & security charges and port taxes. (Subject to change.) Travel Insurance is also not included but is highly recommended.
Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully, as your deposit and payment for a trip constitutes consent to all conditions and general information contained in this brochure.
These trips are arranged by Grand European Operations Ltd. (“Operator”) in conjunction with Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. It has made the travel arrangements as agent for the transportation carriers and other suppliers of services connected with the tour (“suppliers”) all of which are independent contractors. The Operator in no way owns or operates the vehicles or facilities to be used during the trip, and does not guarantee or assume responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of suppliers, their employees, agents, etc. Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all bene t of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
All bookings are accepted subject to the conditions imposed by suppliers and Operator, including airline, cruise line, rail, coach, hotel, restaurants, insurance and other companies, firms or persons concerned with the trip, and the Operator will make no refund in the event of their delay, cancellation, overbooking, strike, force majeure or for elements of the package not used by customer. If there is a difference between the Operator’s Conditions and those published by a supplier, the conditions of supplier shall apply. e Operator reserves the right to cancel a trip or change the itinerary whenever in its sole judgment conditions warrant, or if the Operator deems it necessary for your comfort, convenience or safety. Trips outside the USA require a valid passport. You are responsible for, and release the Operator from, passport, visa, vaccination requirements, and safety conditions in travel destinations. e Operator strongly recommends you purchase appropriate cancellation/medical/baggage insurance for the trip, which is available from the Operator. For medical information, call the Center for Disease Control at 800- 232-4636 or visit www.cdc.gov/travel, and for U.S. State Department travel advisories, call 202-647- 5225. e Operator reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the trip at any time who presents a significant risk to the health or safety of himself or others which can not be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by the Operator’s reasonable accommodation. e Operator reserves the right to correct an error in the advertised price prior to your departure. Prices in this brochure are accurate at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice due to changes in market factors including but not limited to foreign currency and supplier cost fluctuations. Prices set forth in future brochures shall supersede the prices in this brochure. Airfare quotes, and Air Add-ons in this brochure are subject to airline capacity limitations and higher airfares may apply depending on seat availability at the time of reservation. A contract is made when your reservation and payment are accepted by the Operator at its office, and any dispute shall be governed by Oregon law and subject to the jurisdiction of Portland, Oregon. In calculating the cost of your trip, Operator has relied on your consent to these terms and in the absence of this release, the trip cost would have been higher. Operator reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar quality at any time or to make changes in itinerary of similar quality. Operator will not be responsible to any person for expense, loss of time, money or other circumstance resulting from a change in itinerary or change of tour arrangements. Operator also reserves the right to cancel a tour prior to departure, and in such cases all payments made to date will be refunded and shall constitute full settlement. If you purchase an airline ticket separately, ensure that your travel agent explains the conditions under which the ticket is issued, as the Operator assumes no responsibility for such airline ticket cancellation fees. Please understand that not all museums and attractions are open every day of the year. Operator reserves the right to vary the sequence of sightseeing and/ or to re-route the order of cities if that will enable you to visit all listed excursions. In either case, the itinerary content will be maintained to the extent possible and there are no refunds for any unused or unavailable excursions. Promotional offers subject to change. is brochure supersedes any other current brochure on the market.
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