See why the beauty of Great Britain & Ireland have fascinated us for centuries - from quaint villages to the great city of London! This 16-Day tour is a great overview of the best of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

From breathtaking scenic beauty to bustling, historic cities, you’re certain to find your heart’s delight on this 16-day tour; and after days of craggy coastlines, rolling hills and towering castles, you’re likely to find a frothy pint as well!

Enjoy an enchanting, scenic spree through Scotland, Ireland and Britain. From medieval Edinburgh to the modern metropolis of London, you’re sure to enjoy the cultural, historic and natural delights these three countries offer.

With enticing expeditions such as dining in the Ruthin Castles in the deep countryside of Wales, kissing the Blarney Stone, seeing the wonder of Stonehenge or the majesty of the Cliffs of Moher, you’re bound to delight in this memorable tour of Britain and Ireland Highlights!

Stay in our selection of European First Class accommodations and enjoy 20 meals including Welcome Reception with snacks, 14 Full Breakfasts, 1 Highlight Lunch, 3 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 1 Dine-Around Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine. To ensure a comfortable travel experience, our motorcoaches are equipped with large panoramic windows, reclining seats, air-conditioning and emergency 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.

Premium Highlight

Selected Departures Enjoy the Military Tattoo Day 3 - Military Tattoo The grandest spectacle at Edinburgh Castle occurs every August when the Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes center stage in the castle esplanade. Over three weeks, more than 20,000 people gather for a spectacular evening exhibition of music, marching bands and historical reenactments. The Tattoo is such a significant event that it is broadcast to an international audience of 100 million! Selected Departures Enjoy the Military Tattoo

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	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
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	Travel Documents Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future tour. Travel Documents
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	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
Local Expert Guides: Edinburgh, Dublin and London Local Expert Guides in Edinburgh, Dublin and London. 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: Edinburgh, Dublin and London	20 Meals Welcome Reception with snacks, 14 Full Breakfasts, 1 Highlight Lunch, 3 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 1 Dine-Around Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine. 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. 20 Meals

Included Tour Highlights

Guided sightseeing of Edinburgh Guided sightseeing includes Princes Street, the Royal Mile and a visit to imposing Edinburgh Castle – selected departures enjoy the Military Tattoo. Guided sightseeing of Edinburgh	Visit Blarney Castle Blarney Castle is the third castle to be erected on this site. The first in the tenth century was made of wood which was later replaced by a second structure of stone. This building was demolished for foundations and in 1446 the third castle was built by Dermot McCarthy, King of Munster. The lower walls are fifteen feet, built with an angle tower by the McCarthys of Muskerry. It was subsequently occupied at one time by Cormac McCarthy, King of Munster, who is said to have supplied four thousand men from Munster to supplement the forces of Robert the Bruce at the battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Legend has it that the later king gave half of the Stone of Scone to McCarthy in gratitude. This, now known as the Blarney Stone or Stone of Eloquence, was incorporated in the battlements where it can now be kissed. Visit Blarney Castle
Trossachs and Stirling Castle Visit the heart of the Trossachs and Stirling Castle. Trossachs and Stirling Castle	Visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage The most romantic of all the Shakespearean properties, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage lies in the beautiful hamlet of Shottery, just outside Stratford-upon-Avon. The cottage can still be reached by the footpaths over the fields, as it was in Shakespeare’s time, when he came to court his future wife. Visit the home where Anne Hathaway spent her childhood and youth until at the age of eighteen when William Shakespeare and Anne were married in 1582. Today it is called a cottage, but in the sixteenth century it was a substantial farmhouse, known as Hewlands. The cottage was owned, and lived in by the Hathaway family and their descendants, until the late nineteenth century, when it was purchased by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage
Highlight lunch in a Welsh castle Visit medieval Chester followed by a highlight of the tour as we enjoy lunch in a Welsh Castle. Highlight lunch in a Welsh castle	Visit the Georgian city of Bath Visit the Roman Baths & Pump Room in the Georgian City of Bath. The Roman Baths and Pump Room site in Bath is one of Britain’s best known, most spectacular and most frequently visited ancient monuments. Built below modern street level, the Roman Baths is split onto 4 main sections: the Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, the Roman bath house and finds and artifacts excavated from Roman Bath. Visit the Georgian city of Bath
Guided sightseeing tour of Dublin St Patrick's Cathedral Guided sightseeing tour of Dublin includes views of O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and visit to the Book of Kells at Trinity College. Guided sightseeing tour of Dublin	Stonehenge Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument of unique importance. Known throughout the world, these enigmatic stones have engendered a sense of reverence in the millions of people who visit them. Stonehenge
Cliffs of Moher Admire the 700-foot Cliffs of Moher and breathtaking Clare Coast. Located just north of Lahinch on the coast of West Clare, are the Cliffs of Moher. Natural ramparts against the might of the Atlantic, they rise in places to over 215m and stretch for almost 8km. Cliffs of Moher	Guided sightseeing tour of London Guided sightseeing tour of London including views of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, and the Changing of the Guard (when held). Guided sightseeing tour of London
Ring of Kerry Take in the spectacular scenery as you drive around the famous Ring of Kerry. Enjoy one of Ireland’s most popular and beautiful drives, the Ring of Kerry. Drive along the coastline of the broad Iveragh peninsula. The scenery is spectacular as wind-swept cliffs, still lakes, lost valleys and rocky mountains blend in awesome beauty. Ring of Kerry

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.

Edinburgh – Edinburgh by Night & Dinner short drive takes us down to South Queensferry on the river Forth where we see the monumental Forth Rail Bridge, the greatest engineering feat ever achieved in the British Isles, and a truly awe-inspiring sight in beautiful surroundings. We then enjoy dinner with a choice of dishes and a drink at a charming Scottish pub overlooking the river. A great introduction to Scotland on our first evening. (Note: During the Edinburgh Tattoo, dinner will be at a local restaurant in Edinburgh.) £26 Edinburgh – Edinburgh by Night & Dinner	Dublin - Celtic Rising - The Show Celtic Rising is a celebration of the best of Irish heritage and culture – a unique, fast-paced, fresh and contemporary show – a fusion of the traditional spirit and innovation that is modern Ireland. The show will take you on a toe-tapping, foot-stomping journey through traditional Irish music, song and dance. A four-course dinner with Irish coffee is included. £46 Dublin - Celtic Rising - The Show
Edinburgh – St. Andrews A drive across the Forth Road Bridge leads us into the Kingdom of Fife. A pleasant drive past stately homes and scenic landscapes brings us to the ancient city of St. Andrews, renowned as the home of golf – but also famous for its magnificent town walls and cathedral. £22 Edinburgh – St. Andrews	Killarney – Jaunting Car Ride Enjoy a traditional horse and cart ride to the beautiful Bourne – Vincent National Park. Your ride will also include a tour of the streets of Killarney with some interesting commentary by your Irish Jaunting Car Driver! £17 Killarney – Jaunting Car Ride
Edinburgh – Scottish Dinner & Cabaret Join us for a memorable evening of traditional singing, dancing and bagpipe playing. There is food, wine and a great atmosphere to enjoy. Join in with the singing, we’ll show you a Highland dance or two and there's a chance to sample Scotland’s national dish - haggis. It’s a grand night and a wonderful way to celebrate an evening in Edinburgh. £45 Edinburgh – Scottish Dinner & Cabaret	Cotswolds - Village Pub Dinner We drive out to one of the best preserved Cotswold villages in England. Literally not a stone has been changed since the eighteenth century, and many of the houses date to the middle ages. In fact our pub dates from 1381! This beautiful village with its mellow stone and tranquil atmosphere has been miraculously preserved through many centuries. After free time to explore the village we enjoy a selection of traditional English dishes and a drink. £26 Cotswolds - Village Pub Dinner
Dublin – Irish Countryside & Glendalough An afternoon drive through County Wicklow known as the garden of Ireland. We pass through the Wicklow Mountains to the picturesque setting of St. Kevin’s great 6th Century monastic site at Glendalough. We return to Dublin via the Great Sugar Loaf Mountain. £17 Dublin – Irish Countryside & Glendalough	London – City of London Enjoy an afternoon tour of London, including a guided tour of St. Paul’s Cathedral, a visit to the Tower of London & Crown Jewels and a Thames River Cruise. Included Highlights: Panoramic tour of the City of London Guided Tour of St Paul's Cathedral Guided tour of Tower of London and time to explore See the magnificent Crown Jewels Thames River Cruise First-class luxury Motor-coach and the services of a Professional Guide St Paul's Cathedral £44 (over 60 - £41) London – City of London
Dublin – Dinner & Irish Cabaret Over an excellent dinner you’ll enjoy a non-stop show featuring comedy, dance, song, music and fine food. Ireland’s musical history unfolds in a cabaret that will delight you long after the night has ended. The cast will have you tapping your toes and joining in the fun, and it’s all wrapped up in the spirit of Irish humor. We will even serve you an Irish coffee at the end of dinner to cap off one of Ireland’s best nights out. £61 Dublin – Dinner & Irish Cabaret

Depart Return	Land Only Price	Price includes savings of:	Tour Director	International Airfare
Wed 05/09/12 Thu 05/24/12	$3,449	$200		Call 1-866-847-3858 for price
Wed 05/16/12 Thu 05/31/12	$3,449	$200		Call 1-866-847-3858 for price
Wed 05/23/12 Thu 06/07/12	$3,449	$200		Call 1-866-847-3858 for price
Wed 06/06/12 Thu 06/21/12	$3,449	$200		Call 1-866-847-3858 for price
Wed 06/20/12 Thu 07/05/12	$3,449	$200		Call 1-866-847-3858 for price
Wed 08/01/12 Thu 08/16/12	$3,679	$200	Ian McKinven	Call 1-866-847-3858 for price
Wed 08/08/12 Thu 08/23/12	$3,679	$200		Call 1-866-847-3858 for price
Wed 08/15/12 Thu 08/30/12	$3,679	$200		Call 1-866-847-3858 for price
Wed 09/05/12 Thu 09/20/12	$3,449	$200		Call 1-866-847-3858 for price
Wed 09/12/12 Thu 09/27/12	$3,449	$200		Call 1-866-847-3858 for price
Wed 09/26/12 Thu 10/11/12	$3,409	$200		Call 1-866-847-3858 for price

Departure Details

Departures are available April through September 2012.

Note: During the 2012 London Olympics groups may stay outside central London.

*The Military Tattoo is included on the August 1st, 8th & 15th departures.

Pricing Details

The prices above are for the land only portion of the tour and include the Early Booking Discount of $200 per person. In order to qualify for the discounts you must book and deposit by February 10, 2012.

Airfare is available at an additional cost from over 60 departure cities, call for an up-to-the-minute air quote from your hometown. When you book your Air & Land package together by you’ll save an additional $200 per couple!

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.

Single Room Supplement: from $955

At times we offer discounted departures where the price has been discounted to reflect savings. Discounted rates are valid for new bookings only and are not combinable with any other offers.

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Airline Baggage Information

Day	City	Hotel
2-4	Edinburgh	Holiday Inn Edinburgh
	Holiday Inn Edinburgh First Class Holiday Inn Edinburgh 132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland Visit Website Location: Four-star modern hotel situated on the west of Edinburgh, 3 miles from the city center, 4 miles from Edinburgh Airport and adjacent to the Edinburgh Zoo. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Laundry Service Fitness Center Sauna Indoor Pool In-Room Amenities Air-Conditioning Refrigerator Coffee/Tea Maker Satellite TV Hairdryer Trouser Press Mini-Bar Location: Four-star modern hotel situated on the west of Edinburgh, 3 miles from the city center, 4 miles from Edinburgh Airport and adjacent to the Edinburgh Zoo.
5,6	Chester	Crowne Plaza Chester
	Crowne Plaza Chester First Class Crowne Plaza Chester Trinity Street Chester England Visit Website Location: Located on the edge of the city with panoramic views of the city and Welsh hills, this hotel is perfectly located for visiting all the historic sites of Chester including the Roman walls, Amphitheatre & Chester Cathedral. Hotel features a health & fitness center with a sauna, indoor pool, as well as dry cleaning/laundry services, currency exchange & safe deposit boxes at the front desk. Hotel Amenities Fitness Center Sauna Laundry Service WiFi Pool In-Room Amenities Cable TV Mini-Bar Location: Located on the edge of the city with panoramic views of the city and Welsh hills, this hotel is perfectly located for visiting all the historic sites of Chester including the Roman walls, Amphitheatre & Chester Cathedral. Hotel features a health & fitness center with a sauna, indoor pool, as well as dry cleaning/laundry services, currency exchange & safe deposit boxes at the front desk.
7,8	Dublin	Burlington Hotel
	Burlington Hotel First Class Burlington Hotel Upper Leeson Street Dublin Ireland Location: The Burlington Hotel is located in South Dublin near Grafton Street, Stephens Green, and the Canals. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Laundry Service Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Internet Access In-Room Amenities Hairdryer Satellite TV Iron/Trouser Press Voice mail Location: The Burlington Hotel is located in South Dublin near Grafton Street, Stephens Green, and the Canals.
9	Limerick	Radisson Blu Limerick
	Radisson Blu Limerick First Class Radisson Blu Limerick Ennis Rd Limerick Ireland Visit Website Location: Just three minutes from the city center and Shannon Airport, the Radisson Blu Limerick is nestled between the River Shannon and the amazing rolling hills of the Irish countryside. Hotel Amenities Indoor Pool Spa Laundry Service Steam Room Sauna Tennis Court Solarium WiFi In-Room Amenities Coffee/Tea Maker Iron/Trouser Press Direct Dial Phone Mini-Bar Hairdryer Radio In-Room Safe Satellite TV Location: Just three minutes from the city center and Shannon Airport, the Radisson Blu Limerick is nestled between the River Shannon and the amazing rolling hills of the Irish countryside.
10	Killarney	Killarney Towers Hotel
	Killarney Towers Hotel First Class Killarney Towers Hotel College Square Killarney Ireland Visit Website Location: This 4 star luxury hotel is newly renovated and located in a dominant position on Killarney’s College Street, in downtown Killarney. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Restaurant(s) Fitness Center Sauna Indoor Pool Steam Room Pool WiFi In-Room Amenities Cable TV Hairdryer Coffee/Tea Maker In-Room Safe Direct Dial Phone Location: This 4 star luxury hotel is newly renovated and located in a dominant position on Killarney’s College Street, in downtown Killarney.
11	Waterford	Dooleys Hotel
	Dooleys Hotel First Class Dooleys Hotel The Quay Waterford Ireland Visit Website Location: This family run hotel is situated in the heart of the historic city of Waterford overlooking the waterfront. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Restaurant(s) In-Room Amenities Coffee/Tea Maker Iron/Trouser Press Direct Dial Phone Television Hairdryer WiFi Location: This family run hotel is situated in the heart of the historic city of Waterford overlooking the waterfront.
12,13	Bristol	Mercure Holland House
	Mercure Holland House Mercure Holland House Redcliffe Hill Bristol UK Location: This luxury four-star hotel and spa is located in the heart of Bristol close to Cabot Circus. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Pool Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Indoor Pool Spa In-Room Amenities Air-Conditioning Safe Deposit Box Cable TV WiFi Private Bath/Shower Location: This luxury four-star hotel and spa is located in the heart of Bristol close to Cabot Circus.
14,15	London	Park Plaza Victoria
	Park Plaza Victoria Park Plaza Victoria 239 Vauxhall Bridge Rd London UK Location: Located just two minutes from Victoria Station, the Park Plaza Victoria is an ideal choice in central London. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Mini-Bar Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Hairdryer Television In-Room Safe WiFi Location: Located just two minutes from Victoria Station, the Park Plaza Victoria is an ideal choice in central London.

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Terms and Conditions

How to Make Your Reservation:

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.

Final Payment:

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.

Pricing:

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.

Cancellations, Changes & Refunds:

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 Reservations:

Air Add-On prices listed in this catalog were effective on August 19, 2011 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.

Airline Tickets Issued by Grand EuropeanTours:

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.

DOT Advisory:

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.

Passports and Visas:

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. 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.

Travel Documents:

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.

Tour Membership:

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.

Baggage:

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. Carry-ons 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.

VIP Door-to-Door Transfer Service:

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.

Early Departure or Extended Stay:

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.

Land Tour Only:

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.

Airport Transfers:

Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfers are included in the tour price when you purchase our land/air package and operate at fixed times on the first and last day of your tour. See the individual tour pages for details. For those making their own flight 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 flight 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 flight arrangements we suggest you visit www.gatwickexpress. com for transfer information.

Smoking:

Please note that we do not permit smoking on our motorcoaches, however, frequent stops are made while touring.

Surface Travel & Sightseeing:

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 left to your discretion. *Some exceptions apply.

Holidays:

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.

Hotels:

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. These 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 first 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

Single Rooms:

A limited number of single rooms are available at the supplement shown for each tour. While single rooms provide privacy, they are often smaller than twin-bedded rooms. We do offer the option to join our non-smoking Room Share Program (see page 13 for details). The 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 Rooms:

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. They may not be comfortable for three adults. Triple rooms are not available on cruises.

Meals:

WR=Welcome Reception. Breakfasts are served as: B=Breakfast, BB=Buffet Breakfast, CB=Continental Breakfast, SB=Scandinavian Buffet Breakfast, FB=Full Breakfast. Lunches (L) and three-course table d’hote (set menu) dinners (D), (FD) farewell dinners and (BD) buffet 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 preselected by Grand European Tours. Please note in cases of early morning departures, FB may not be available. Please note that we are unable to accept requests for special menus to meet dietary or religious requirements.

Tour Price Does Not Include:

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.

Consumer Disclosure Notice:

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.

Responsibility:

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 benefit 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. The 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. The 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. The 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. The 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. This brochure supersedes any other current brochure on the market.

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