Overview

Transport yourself to ancient lands and modern cities on our 18-day Treasures of Spain,Portugal, & Morocco. The fascinating cultural experience begins in Madrid, capital of Spain. After a relaxing evening to meet your new travel companions, head to Salamanca. En-route visit Toledo to see the 13th-century cathedral and admire the work of El Greco. Once in Salamanca see the New and Old Cathedrals before enjoying people watching in the vast Plaza Mayor. On to Lisbon, capital of Portugal and gateway to the New World. Explore the winding streets and see Sao Jorge Castle, Belem Tower and Monument to the Discoveries. From Lisbon we head back into Spain to the flamenco city of Seville. Visit the cathedral to see Christopher Columbus’ tomb, the Alcazar and the Santa Cruz quarter before enjoying a highlight dinner and flamenco show!

From Seville, cross into Gibraltar to explore the old town and see the famous Barbary Apes before leaving Europe to head to North Africa! You land in Tangier to see the Medina and Casbah and continue on to Fez, the oldest of Morocco’s cities. For your first night in this foreign land enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and belly dancing show. In Fez visit the Medina and walled city, shop for carpets and wander the hidden courtyards and maze of streets. On your way to Marrakesh you can enjoy the view of the rugged Atlans Mountains and see small villages. In Marrakesh visit the Saadi Tombs and explore another amazing Medina. See Koutobia Minaret and end your guided sightseeing with acrobatic dancers and fortune tellers. On your way to Rabat, stop in Casablanca then on to Rabat to see the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower.

Sail back across the Straits of Gibraltar to Spain. Visit the magnificent Alhambra and see the Moorish influence. Then, back in Madrid make a visit to the Royal Palace.

Stay in our selection of European First Class accommodations and enjoy 24 meals including 16 Buffet Breakfasts, 5 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 2 Highlight Dinners and 1 Dine-Around Dinner.

To ensure a comfortable travel experience, our motor coaches are equipped with large panoramic windows, reclining seats, air-conditioning and restroom facilities.

Airfare is available from over 60 cities across the US; call for up-to-the-minute airfare pricing from your departure city. 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.

Note: this tour is operated by our sister company.

Your Tour Price Includes

VIP Door-to-Door Transfer Transfers 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. VIP Door-to-Door Transfer	Local Expert Guides: Madrid, Lisbon, Seville, Fez and Marrakesh Local Expert Guides in Madrid, Lisbon, Seville, Fez and Marrakesh Our Local Expert Guides are the cream of the crop. As native citizens of the cities they represent, they offer a fascinating insight into local history, customs and tradition while entertaining you with stories that only a local would know! Local Expert Guides: Madrid, Lisbon, Seville, Fez and Marrakesh
Transportation Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom. Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land package. Transportation	First Class Hotels Hotels are an expensive element of any tour and certainly one of the most important. For our tours we reserve European Standard 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. First Class Hotels
Travel Documents Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future tour. Travel Documents	24 Meals Welcome drink, 16 Buffet Breakfasts, 5 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 2 Highlight Dinners and 1 Dine-Around Dinner Included For your dining convenience, we have included breakfast every day as well as many 3-course dinners. You’ll enjoy the chance to meet and dine with other tour members yet still have some mealtimes free to dine when and where you like. 24 Meals
Professional Tour Director Your tour will be conducted by the most experienced Tour Directors in the business and will be with you throughout the tour. They will take the worry out of foreign travel as they manage the intricate details of your tour, keeping you entertained with anecdotes and stories to make sure your vacation is educational, entertaining and fun! Professional Tour Director	Loud & Clear This 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. Loud & Clear

Included Tour Highlights

Madrid City Tour Sightseeing in the beautiful Spanish capital takes us to view the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Espana with its monument to Cervantes. Madrid City Tour	Enjoy a Moroccan Dinner and Show In Fez, the most ancient of Morocco’s cities, enjoy a superb Moroccan Dinner and a Folklore Show with drums and belly dancing. Enjoy a Moroccan Dinner and Show
Sightseeing tour of Toledo Sightseeing tour of Toledo viewing the 13th century Gothic Cathedral and visiting the synagogue and Santo Tome, home of one of El Greco’s most famous paintings ’the Burial of Count Orgaz’. Sightseeing tour of Toledo	Visit the Medina and shop for Moroccan carpets in Fez During a guided tour of this ’City of the Mind,’ visit the Medina and the walled city of hidden courtyards, mosques and tiny workshops, the ancient bazaar and a carpet co-operative. Visit the Medina and shop for Moroccan carpets in Fez
Fatima and the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary Fatima Visit legendary Fatima where on May 13, 1917 the Virgin Mary is reported to have appeared to three shepherd children. Since the recognition of this apparition by the Vatican in the 1930’s, this has become one of the most important shrines in Europe and places of pilgrimage. You will admire the 213 foot high tower crested by a bronze crown and crystal cross and have time to enjoy this peaceful, holy place and shop for religious souvenirs. Fatima and the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary	Marrakesh City Tour Saadi Tombs On a guided tour, see the Koutobia Minaret, visit the Saadi Tombs, and explore the Medina with its many souks. The tour ends in Jemaa el Fna Square where acrobats, dancers and fortune tellers entertain you. Marrakesh City Tour
Lisbon City Tour Sightseeing with your local guide, shows you Sao Jorge Castle, the Monument to the Discoveries and Belem Tower, starting point for Portugal’s great navigators and explorers, and the famous Jeronimo’s Monastery. Lisbon City Tour	View the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower in Rabat Hassan Tower Visit Rabat, the modern capital of Morocco, and see the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower. View the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower in Rabat
Visit the tomb of Christopher Columbus & enjoy a Flamenco Show Visit the tomb of Christopher Columbus in Seville’s Gothic Cathedral followed by a highlight Flamenco show. Visit the tomb of Christopher Columbus & enjoy a Flamenco Show	Alhambra Palace The Alhambra is a true expression of the once flourishing Moorish civilization and is the finest example of its architecture in Spain. See the remains of the citadel, the so-called palace of the kings, and the quarters once used by officials. The halls and chambers surround a series of open courts, which include the Court of Lions containing arcades resting on 124 white marble columns. The interior of the building is adorned sumptuously with magnificent examples of the so-called honeycomb and stalactite vaulting; its walls and ceilings are decorated with geometric ornamentation of minute detail and intricacy, executed with surpassing skill in marble, alabaster, glazed tile, and carved plaster. Alhambra Palace
Visit the famed Rock of Gibraltar You are able to explore the town and take a trip to the top of the Rock to see the fortifications, St. Michael’s Cave and the Barbary Apes. Visit the famed Rock of Gibraltar	Water Gardens of the Generalife Visit the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal summer residence, where you can enjoy the fine views over the town and its hills. Water Gardens of the Generalife

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.

Lisbon - Lisbon by Night We drive first to the Barrio Alto, the old quarter of Lisbon, to admire the views over the city. We then take a short funicular ride to the Baixa, the heart of the downtown area where after a short walk you will have time to have a leisurely dinner in one of the many restaurants in this area. Later back to the hotel passing the sights of the city by night. €18 Euro Lisbon - Lisbon by Night	Fez - Meknes Excursion We drive to Meknes, once of Morocco's imperial cities. We visit the famous Mosque, the former stables and granaries and take in views of the impressive city walls. €27 Euro Fez - Meknes Excursion
Lisbon - Fado Evening Savor dinner in a typical Portuguese nightspot, specializing in beautiful and haunting Fado melodies. Wine included. €63 Euro Lisbon - Fado Evening	Marrakesh - Ourika Valley A scenic drive south of Marrakesh brings us to the beautiful and fertile Ourika Valley named after the River Ourika. You will enjoy spectacular views of the towering High Atlas Mountains which are snow capped nine months of the year. You will also have the opportunity to bargain for local handcrafted jewelry. €27 Euro Marrakesh - Ourika Valley
Lisbon - Sintra, Cascais & Estoril Excursion We leave the city of Lisbon for the slopes of the Sierra de Sintra. After visiting an impressive palace, we see the fashionable casino resort of Estoril before returning to Lisbon by way of the quaint fishing village of Cascais. €41 Euro Lisbon - Sintra, Cascais & Estoril Excursion	Marrakesh - Marrakesh by Night & Dinner We take a horse and buggy ride to the magical Jemaa el Fna Square to enjoy the sights and sounds of this special city by night. We then have dinner in a typical Moroccan restaurant with local specialties to enjoy. €53 Euro Marrakesh - Marrakesh by Night & Dinner
Lisbon - Seafood Dinner by the Tagus River Take the ferry across the mighty Tagus River and enjoy typical Portuguese seafood and fish specialties. After dinner cross the impressive suspension bridge for sweeping views over the Portuguese capital. €46 Euro Lisbon - Seafood Dinner by the Tagus River	Madrid - Excursion to Segovia We drive to Segovia, originally founded by the Romans, where, with a local guide, we enjoy a walking tour of the medieval streets from the ancient aqueduct to the magnificent Alcazar. Our guided tour of this 14th century palace shows us the splendor of the art and armory of the Spanish medieval era. Then we take a panoramic drive to admire the stunning views over the Eresma valley, the 28 m (92 ft) high Roman aqueduct and the many picturesque and ancient buildings of this medieval jewel. €43 Euro Madrid - Excursion to Segovia
Seville - Cordoba & the Mesquita A morning excursion to historic Cordoba, the most perfectly preserved Moorish city, where our guided walking tour shows us this fascinating city including the magnificent 'Mesquita', an 8th century mosque which is considered to be one of the finest monuments built by the Moors during their occupation of Spain. €41 Euro Seville - Cordoba & the Mesquita	Madrid - Madrileno Dinner & Plaza Mayor First it's off to Plaza Mayor, once the Main Square dating back to 1617 and dominated by the spectacular facade of the 'Casa de la Pandaria'. After time for photos we drive to our traditional 'Meson' to try many of the dishes that Madrid is renowned for. Drinks such as regional wine, beer and soft drinks are included but we suggest sampling some of Spain's famous 'Sangria'. All this will be accompanied by a local 'Tuna de Madrid' playing all your favorite Spanish songs on traditional instruments. €57 Euro Madrid - Madrileno Dinner & Plaza Mayor
Seville - Andalusian Tapas & the Atmosphere of Old Seville Enjoy a delicious selection of tapas specialties in a local restaurant with wine included. Then later we conclude the evening by taking an atmospheric walk through the old quarter of Seville which has a special magic in the evening. €47 Euro Seville - Andalusian Tapas & the Atmosphere of Old Seville

Itinerary

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Accomodations

Day	City	Hotel
2,3	Madrid	NH Eurobuilding
	NH Eurobuilding First Class NH Eurobuilding Padre Damian, 23 Madrid Spain Located right in the center of Madrid, with the Palace of Congress and the history of Castellan Exhibitions surrounding it. Hotel features: spa, breakfast buffet, café bar, cocktail bar, restaurant, hairdresser, laundry & dry cleaning service, and fitness center. Rooms feature: satellite TV, radio, minibar, air conditioning, trouser press, and hairdryer. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Laundry Service Beauty Salon Restaurant(s) Cafe Spa Fitness Center In-Room Amenities Located right in the center of Madrid, with the Palace of Congress and the history of Castellan Exhibitions surrounding it. Hotel features: spa, breakfast buffet, café bar, cocktail bar, restaurant, hairdresser, laundry & dry cleaning service, and fitness center. Rooms feature: satellite TV, radio, minibar, air conditioning, trouser press, and hairdryer.
4	Salamanca	Hotel Alameda Palace
	Hotel Alameda Palace First Class Hotel Alameda Palace Paseo de la Estacion 1 (Plaza de Espana), Salamanca Spain Visit Website Location: A modern and luxurious five-star hotel situated in the center of the city. Located in the historic Palacio de los Prada. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Jacuzzi Fitness Center Laundry Service High Speed Internet Pool Indoor Pool Restaurant(s) In-Room Amenities Location: A modern and luxurious five-star hotel situated in the center of the city. Located in the historic Palacio de los Prada.
5,6	Lisbon	Marriott Lisbon
	Marriott Lisbon First Class Marriott Lisbon Avenida dos Combatentes Lisbon Portugal Visit Website Location: Centrally located near Lisbon University Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Pool Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Internet Access In-Room Amenities Location: Centrally located near Lisbon University
7,8	Seville	Melia Lebreros
	Melia Lebreros First Class Melia Lebreros Luis Morales 2 Seville Spain First class hotel situated in city center, located 300 meters from Santa Justa station and 5km from airport. Rooms feature A/C, phone, cable TV, minibar, hair dryer and coffee maker. Other hotel features 3 restaurants, 2 bars and swimming pool. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Restaurant(s) Pool In-Room Amenities First class hotel situated in city center, located 300 meters from Santa Justa station and 5km from airport. Rooms feature A/C, phone, cable TV, minibar, hair dryer and coffee maker. Other hotel features 3 restaurants, 2 bars and swimming pool.
9	Tangier	Hotel Andalucia Golf
	Hotel Andalucia Golf Hotel Andalucia Golf Route de Cap Spartel Tangier Morocco Visit Website Location: The five star establishment benefits from an admirable view on the Royal Golf Tangier. You will be seduced by the scenery which is the pride of this privileged area of the city. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Sauna Fitness Center Spa Restaurant(s) WiFi In-Room Amenities Location: The five star establishment benefits from an admirable view on the Royal Golf Tangier. You will be seduced by the scenery which is the pride of this privileged area of the city.
10,11	Fez	Ramada Fez
	Ramada Fez First Class Ramada Fez 85 Avenue Des FAR Fez Morocco Visit Website With its warm and welcoming atmosphere that emphasis Moroccan hospitality, the Crown Palace hotel has a particular ambience to the high international standard Hotels. An inquisitive combination of modern and traditional spaces, with all the amenities, the Crown Palace hotel will stand to its promise for a unforgettable stay. With its warm and welcoming atmosphere that emphasis Moroccan hospitality, the Crown Palace hotel has a particular ambience to the high international standard Hotels. An inquisitive combination of modern and traditional spaces, with all the amenities, the Crown Palace hotel will stand to its promise for a unforgettable stay.
12,13	Marrakech	Le Meridien N’fis
	Le Meridien N’fis Le Meridien N’fis Avenue Mohammed VI Marrakech Morocco Located only a third of a mile from the city center this hotel is nestled in five-and-a-half acres of lush parkland in the Menara district. Hotel offers three world class restaurants, two nearby golf courses, spa & fitness centres. Deluxe rooms include satellite TV, private bath with hairdryers, A/C, in room safe, mini-bar & iron/ironing board on request. Hotel Amenities Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Golf Course Spa In-Room Amenities Located only a third of a mile from the city center this hotel is nestled in five-and-a-half acres of lush parkland in the Menara district. Hotel offers three world class restaurants, two nearby golf courses, spa & fitness centres. Deluxe rooms include satellite TV, private bath with hairdryers, A/C, in room safe, mini-bar & iron/ironing board on request.
14	Rabat	Golden Tulip Farah
	Golden Tulip Farah First Class Golden Tulip Farah Makhlouf 10 Rabat Morocco Visit Website Location: Located on the banks of the Bourgreb River, practically in the city center of Rabat, next to the Hassan Tower and the mausoleum of the late King Mohamed V. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Pool Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Piano Bar Spa In-Room Amenities Location: Located on the banks of the Bourgreb River, practically in the city center of Rabat, next to the Hassan Tower and the mausoleum of the late King Mohamed V.
15	Costa Del Sol	Melia Costa del Sol
	Melia Costa del Sol First Class Melia Costa del Sol Paseo Maritimo 11 Torremolinos Costa Del Sol Spain Visit Website Location: The Melia Costa del Sol hotel is situated on the privileged landmark of Playa de Bajondillo, right on the sea front. 10 min walking from the shopping area of Torremolinos and 5 min using the lift Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Laundry Service Beauty Salon Massage Business Center Pool Currency Exchange Restaurant(s) Fitness Center Sauna Gift Shop Solarium In-Room Amenities Location: The Melia Costa del Sol hotel is situated on the privileged landmark of Playa de Bajondillo, right on the sea front. 10 min walking from the shopping area of Torremolinos and 5 min using the lift
16	Granada	Saray
	Saray First Class Saray Enrique Tierno Galvan 4 Granada Spain Visit Website Location: Located next to the congress and expositions palace, a few minutes from the centre make this a perfect location. The hotel was refurbished in 2008 and is one of the most emblematic hotels in Granada. Hotel Amenities Laundry Service WiFi Pool Location: Located next to the congress and expositions palace, a few minutes from the centre make this a perfect location. The hotel was refurbished in 2008 and is one of the most emblematic hotels in Granada.
17	Madrid	NH Eurobuilding
	NH Eurobuilding First Class NH Eurobuilding Padre Damian, 23 Madrid Spain Located right in the center of Madrid, with the Palace of Congress and the history of Castellan Exhibitions surrounding it. Hotel features: spa, breakfast buffet, café bar, cocktail bar, restaurant, hairdresser, laundry & dry cleaning service, and fitness center. Rooms feature: satellite TV, radio, minibar, air conditioning, trouser press, and hairdryer. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Laundry Service Beauty Salon Restaurant(s) Cafe Spa Fitness Center In-Room Amenities Located right in the center of Madrid, with the Palace of Congress and the history of Castellan Exhibitions surrounding it. Hotel features: spa, breakfast buffet, café bar, cocktail bar, restaurant, hairdresser, laundry & dry cleaning service, and fitness center. Rooms feature: satellite TV, radio, minibar, air conditioning, trouser press, and hairdryer.

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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:

Less than 30 Days

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

In addition, no refunds are made for unused portions of a tour or cruise including but not limited to missed meals or sightseeing, motorcoach travel and the non-use of hotel rooms.

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.

The Department of Transportation requires us to inform you of the following conditions. The package price is subject to change as a result of increases in fuel surcharges and/or government taxes until it has been paid in full. You must consent to the possibility that, until you pay for your package in full, your price could go up. Once you have paid in full we would only pass along increases in government taxes if applicable at that time. You have 7 days from receipt of the first invoice to revoke your consent and request a refund, at which time we would cancel your booking.

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.

šThe hotels reserved for our tours are rated as European Standard First Class. All hotel rooms provide a private bath (and/or shower) and toilet. š 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). š 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. š 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.

šThese 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. š 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. š 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. š 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. š 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. š 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. š is brochure supersedes any other current brochure on the market.

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