Grand European Tour
17 Days from
$3749
Tour Code: CLE
Experience Europe’s grandest cities, linger along the Mediterranean, and enjoy charming villages and idyllic countryside along the way. This 17-day adventure is a fantastic introduction to Europe as a whole: experience a variety of different cultures and countries and see all the classical sites---everything you’ve always dreamed of seeing on your European adventure!
Enjoy the enchantment of Paris and charming Burgundy before crossing into Switzerland to indulge in Swiss chocolates and Alpine views in medieval Lucerne. Heading south into the French Riviera, you’ll relax along the Cote d’Azur and enjoy an included visit to the famed Monaco. Florence, Rome and Venice lure you into Italy for Mediterranean sunshine, art and architecture.
After a Venetian canal cruise, you’ll cross the snow-capped Alps to the Olympic city of Innsbruck before heading into the Rhineland for a glimpse of some of Europe’s best preserved medieval towns. The included Rhine river cruise makes a smashing finish to your Grand European Tour! Pass medieval castles and Roman vineyards as you bid a fond auf wiedersehen to the wonders of Europe.
Stay in our selection of European First Class accommodations and enjoy 22 meals including 7 dinners. To ensure a comfortable travel experience, our motorcoaches 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.
Your Tour Price Includes
VIP Door-to-Door Transfer
Transfers you from your door step to select airports. At Grand European Tours we want to escort you every step of the way. Our exclusive outbound VIP Door-to-Door town car airport transfer service is available on every tour from over 40 cities throughout the USA! Start your tour in style. We will arrange a pick-up time from your home that suits you, and the day before departure, your chauffeur will contact you to confirm, so you can be confident everything is running according to schedule. You will be met at your front door by your chauffeur who will assist with your bags before transporting you to the airport with ample time for check-in. If you prefer to make your own arrangements, or should geographic restrictions preclude your participating in this VIP service, the price of your GET vacation will be reduced accordingly. Simply advise your Tour Coordinator at the time of your booking, and we will deduct $50 per person from your tour price. |
Professional Tour DirectorYour tour will be conducted by the most experienced Tour Directors in the business. 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! |
Up-to-the-Minute Roundtrip AirfareRoundtrip airfare available from over 60 departure cities. Call the most competitive and up to date pricing. |
Local Expert Guides: Paris, Florence, Rome and VeniceLocal Expert Guides in Paris, Florence, Rome and Venice |
TransportationLuxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom. Your Air/Land price includes airport transfers on itinerary arrival and departure days. |
First Class HotelsHotels 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. |
Travel DocumentsGET travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future tour. |
22 MealsWelcome Drink, 15 Breakfasts, 5 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 1 Highlight Dinner and 1 Dine-Around Dinner Included |
Included Tour Highlights
Paris sightseeing tour
Notre Dame See the Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Opera House and Gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame on our sightseeing tour of Paris. |
Rome sightseeing tour
St. Peter's Basilica Rome sightseeing tour includes the Roman Forum, Circus Maximus & visits to the Colosseum & St. Peter’s Basilica. |
Lucerne sightseeing includes a stop a the Lion Monument
View the famous Lion Monument, the masterful stone sculpture in honor of the heroic Swiss Guard of Louis XVI. |
Venice sightseeing and canal cruiseTake a cruise to St. Mark’s Square to view the Bridge of Sighs and Doge’s Palace. |
Visit the Principality of Monaco & see the famous Monte Carlo CasinoMonaco and its surroundings offer marvelous landscapes and sea views unique to the South of France. Monaco, an ancient Principality steeped in a rich and colorful history, is considered by many to be Europe’s most fascinating country. Though the Principality covers but one square mile, it stands as a proud monarchy with his Serene Highness Prince Rainier III as its head of state. Today people visit Monaco and its glittering district Monte-Carlo not simply to vacation, not just to test their standing with lady luck, nor merely to see and be seen, but to revel in the memorable life-enhancing experience that is Monaco. |
Visit Rothenburg, one of Europe’s best preserved medieval cities
Rothenburg is one of the best-preserved and most picturesque medieval towns in Germany. The town is entirely walled (the walls dating from the 14th and 15th century), and it contains numerous Gothic and Renaissance-style buildings. The town hall (13th-16th century) is considered one of the most beautiful in southwest Germany. |
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Tower of Pisa is the bell tower of the Cathedral. Its construction began in the August of 1173 and continued (with two long interruptions) for about 200 years. In the past it was widely believed that the inclination of the Tower was part of the project ever since its beginning, but now we know that it is not so. The Tower was designed to be \"vertical\" and started to incline during its construction. Both because of its inclination, and its beauty, from 1173 up to the present the Tower has been the object of very special attention. During its construction efforts were made to halt the incipient inclination through the use of special construction devices; later columns and other damaged parts were substituted in more than one occasion; today, interventions are being carried out within the sub-soil in order to significantly reduce the inclination and to ensure that Tower will have a long life. |
Cruise the Rhine and visit Heidelberg
Relax on-board a scenic Rhine River cruise followed by a visit to the university city of Heidelberg. |
Florence sightseeingFlorence sightseeing includes Signoria Square, the Cathedral, Piazzale Michelangelo and Santa Croce Basilica. |
Explore & Discover
Explore & Discover events are the hands-on, more in-depth experiences that make your trip unique and unforgettable.
Explore & Discover™ Secret Swiss Army LectureDay 5 - Secret Swiss Army Lecture |
Extension Packages
Extend your with an extended tour package. Or ask about available pre- or post-hotel nights.
Add a 2-Night Pre-Tour Extension in LondonAdd a 2-night pre-tour extension in London from $445 per person (single supplement $145) |
Optional Excursions
Optional excursions can be purchased upon arrival.
The list below is a sampling of excursions you may choose from.
Paris – Illuminations & Seine River CruiseThe City of Light radiates in all of her glory on a memorable drive along floodlit boulevards and down the Champs-Elysees while viewing such famous landmarks as the Arc de Triomphe and Opera. Later, we enjoy a Seine River cruise. |
Florence - Academy of Fine Arts & DavidA guided tour of the Accademia allows us to appreciate the most controversial sculpture in Italy, Michelangelo’s Davis. Then to the fascinating “Cortile” of the Medici Palace. Our visit will be enhanced by our excellent audio system. |
Paris – Louvre & Left BankOver 200,000 works of art fill the famous Louvre Art Museum and a guided tour is the best way to see the most memorable pieces – the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, Venus de Milo and the glorious Winged Victory. Our tour continues to the Left Bank of the River Seine and the Latin Quarter, seat of learning in Paris for over 600 years. |
Rome - Sistine Chapel ExtensionMillions of Pilgrims come from all over the world to admire the treasures of this Holy place. A guided tour is the best way to witness the highlights of the rich collections of the Vatican Museum, and to see Michelangelo’s awesome ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. The site of Papal Elections, the genius artist spent over ten years of his life perfecting the decorations of this masterpiece and there will be time to admire the details of over 5000 square feet of painting! |
Paris - Historical Medieval Paris & MontmartreThis afternoon you will discover the beauty of the medieval city and its hidden jewels followed by a funicular ride to the top of Montmartre – the “Crown of Paris” with a visit to Sacre Couer and time to enjoy the Artist Quarter around Place de Tertre. |
Rome – From the Spanish Steps To The Pantheon & Piazza NavonaThere is still no better way to discover the hidden corners or the famous sites of this enchanting city than by leisurely walking through it. Follow your guide through Rome’s center to see the Spanish Steps, Via Condotti, Navona Square and the best preserved Roman temple still standing today: the Pantheon. At the end of the tour, there is plenty of time to stroll around for shopping or treat yourself in a quaint café among the locals. |
Lucerne - Mt. Stanserhorn & Lake CruiseJoin this private cruise on beautiful Lake Lucerne to the charming village of Stansstad. From here we are driven to the station of one of Switzerland’s oldest funicular railways. Here we board our train for the ascent of Mt Stanserhorn, 6,300ft high, with part of the climb by modern aerial cable car. Enjoy the most spectacular alpine views stretching as far as the eye can see from the revolving restaurant and viewing platform. |
Rome – Fountains by Night & DinnerA visit to Rome is not complete without tossing a coin into the most famous of its fountains to assure a happy return: Trevi. Along with it tonight we’ll enjoy dinner at a quaint Roman restaurant. Your meal will start off with an appetizer of antipasto, followed by pasta in a savory sauce, then your delicious main course, and topped off with a luscious dessert. Unlimited wine will complement your meal. |
Lucerne - Scenic Horse and Buggy Ride & Farm VisitA lovely and relaxing Horse & Buggy Ride shows you the true beauty of rural Switzerland. The highlight of this excursion is a visit to a family farm where you will be invited to snacks and drinks. |
Rome - Pompeii and the Sorrento Peninsula (Full Day)An early start today as we set off for the ancient city of Pompei, buried in AD 79 by an eruption of the volcano Vesuvius. After a fascinating guided tour of the ruins, we continue with our local guide along the coast and enjoy the spectacular views of the blue Mediterranean sea as we drive to the beautiful cliff top town of Sorrento. After an included lunch and free time to shop for the local souvenirs, we return to Rome. An unforgettable experience! |
Lucerne - Swiss Fondue and FolkloreAn evening of fun Swiss style! See colorful costume, hear traditional Swiss melodies and enjoy a 3-course dinner of delicious local specialities with Swiss cheese fondue. Your hosts entertain you with their expertise in yodeling and blowing the Alphorn. Price includes a glass of beer, wine or a soft drink. |
Venice – Burano Island & Lunch/ DinnerToday we take a private launch across the serene waters of the Lagoon to view the charming islands such as Murano, Torcello and St. Francesco Del Deserto. Escaping the crowds, we stop at the charming fisherman’s island of Burano, famous for its lace school. We make our way to a lovely restaurant to enjoy a delicious meal of regional specialties accompanied by unlimited wine! Time to wander the colorful attractive streets and shop for lace. This chance to see a completely different face of Venice should not be missed! A photographer’s paradise! |
Nice – Dinner on the French RivieraThis evening take a scenic drive along the spectacular coastline of France known as the French Riviera. Enjoy panoramic views of the Mediterranean while passing by the manicured gardens and stately homes of the rich and famous! Later, we’ll reach our restaurant to enjoy a sumptuous dinner of French Riviera specialties! |
Innsbruck - Tyrolean EveningA night of Tyrolean celebration! Young folk clad in traditional Austrian costume, men in “lederhosen” and women in flowered “dirndls” will sing and dance for you this evening. They will be accompanied by the sounds of Austrian zither music and oom-pah-pahs. |
Nice – St. Paul de Vence & GrasseOur tour will take us to the medieval hill town of St. Paul de Vence renowned as an artist’s paradise and home to the famous. Wander the narrow streets lined with old stone houses and smell the fragrant air of Provence’s herbs and pine. We also visit the perfumery and have a chance to buy a bargain. |
Add a 2-night Pre-Tour Extension to London

Add a 2-night pre-tour extension in London from just $445 per person!
(Single Supplement from $145)
Start your vacation in style with 2 amazing nights in London! Take in a West End show, have afternoon tea at Harrods or take a scenic cruise down the River Thames and visit the imposing Tower of London - the choices of what to see and do are endless!
Price Includes:
2-nights accommodation in the Thistle Marble Arch Hotel.
Private transfer from the airport to your hotel.
Half-day London sightseeing tour.
Local Host
Eurostar train from London to Paris to start your tour. (Station transfers not included).
Day 1 USA - Paris

VIP Door-to-Door Transfer to your local airport for your overnight flight to Paris.
Day 2 Arrive Paris

On arrival at Charles de Gualle Airport, your airport transfer leaves for the tour hotel at 09:00, 12.00 & 15:00. As night falls, join your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Drink.
Day 3 Paris

This morning we see the
Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe,
Opera House, Gothic
Cathedral of Notre Dame and
the River Seine. The afternoon
is free to join an optional tour to
the Louvre Museum or simply
relax in a sidewalk café. Tonight,
a French dinner and Cabaret
complete with the French Can-
Can would be hard to resist!
Buffet Breakfast Included
Day 4 Paris - Beaune - Lucerne
South today through the famous
wine-producing region
of Burgundy, with a stop in
the medieval town of Beaune.
Then, through the hilly region of
Franche Comté, past the fortified
town of Belfort, part of the
wartime defenses of the Maginot
Line and gateway to Alsace. We
later cross the mighty Rhine at
Basel and our home in Switzerland
for two relaxing nights will
be the lakeside resort of Lucerne.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 5 Lucerne

View the impressive city wall
with its multiple watchtowers and
marvel at the decorated covered
bridge. Next, we visit the famous
Lion Monument, the masterful
stone sculpture in honor of the
heroic Swiss Guard of Louis XVI.
Balance of the day is at leisure
for a cable car ride into the Swiss
Alps or shop for chocolate and
watches. Later, our Explore and Discover™ lecture from from
our local expert about the ‘Secret
Swiss Army’ and the efforts this
peaceful alpine country takes to
maintain its famous neutrality.
Buffet Breakfast Included
Day 6 Lucerne - French Riviera
South through the heart of Switzerland
this morning as we follow
the St. Gotthard route to the
beautiful Italian Lake District.
Conclude the day with arrival on
the spectacular French Riviera
for our two-night stay on the
Cote d´Azur, with its famous
sea front, shops and cultural life.
Buffet Breakfast Included
Day 7 French Riviera

A full day at leisure to explore this
Mediterranean paradise. Tonight,
enjoy this playground of the rich
and famous with a Highlight
Dinner and included visit to the
Principality of Monaco and see
the famous Monte Carlo Casino.
Buffet Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included
Day 8 French Riviera - Pisa - Florence

First, we cross the border into
Italy, past Genoa, birthplace of
Christopher Columbus, to Pisa
to view the extraordinary Leaning
Tower. Continue into the
heart of Tuscany to Florence.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 9 Florence - Rome

Florence sightseeing with your
local expert visits Signoria
Square, the Cathedral, Piazzale
Michelangelo and Santa Croce
Basilica. Time to shop for gold
and leather before we travel south
this afternoon to the “Eternal
City” of Rome for a leisurely
three-night stay. This evening,
enjoy the freedom of your Dine-
Around program and choose
from a selection of restaurants
recommended by your Tour Director.
Buffet Breakfast and Dine-Around Dinner Included
Day 10 - 11 Rome

Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing
tour to view the Roman
Forum and Circus Maximus,
with visits to St. Peter’s Basilica
and the
Buffet Breakfast Included
Day 12 Rome - Assisi - Venice

It’s “Arrivederci Roma” as we
cross the Apennine Mountains on
our way to mystical Assisi – the
pink-stoned city ringed by medieval
ramparts, set in the heart
of the Umbrian Hills. Time free
to explore St. Francis’ Basilica,
known for its 13th century fresco
paintings before continuing
northwards across the River Po
to our hotel in Mestre.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 13 Venice

This morning our Venice sightseeing
includes a cruise to St. Mark’s
Square to view the Bridge of Sighs
and Doges’ Palace. The remainder
of the day in Venice is at leisure.
Buffet Breakfast Included
Day 14 Venice - Innsbruck
The peaks of the Alps surround
us as we journey to the Austrian
border. Continue north through
some of Europe’s most spectacular
scenery to the Olympic city
of Innsbruck.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 15 Innsbruck - Rothenburg - Rhineland

Cross the border into Germany
and head for a highlight stop
in Rothenburg, one of Europe’s best preserved medieval towns,
on the “Romantic Road.” Stop
in the university city of Heidelberg
where we see the castle of
“Student Prince” fame before
continuing to the beautiful Rhine
River Valley for
Buffet Breakfast Included
Day 16 Rhineland (Rhine Cruise & Heidelberg Included)
This morning, a highlight of the
tour as we enjoy a scenic Rhine
cruise. Travel past the infamous
Lorelei Rock, medieval castles
and vineyards planted by the
Romans. Tonight enjoy a
Farewell Dinner with your
newfound friends.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 17 - Frankfurt - USA

We bid farewell to Europe. Departure
transfers arrive Frankfurt
airport at 07:00, 10:00 & 11:30.
Buffet Breakfast Included
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Departure Details
Departures are available March through November 2011.
Add a 2-night pre-tour extension to London from just $445 per person!
Pricing Details
Tour Price
The tour prices shown above include airfare which is current as of September 4, 2010.
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.
Single Room Supplement: from $1,010
Land Only rates from: $3,439
Additional Charges: September 11th Security fee, government fees and taxes from $75 - $250 based on destination and routing are not included and will appear on your invoice.
Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included.
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.
Day |
City |
Rating |
Hotel |
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| 2,3 | Paris | First Class | Pullman Paris Rive Gauche | |||||||||||||||||||
Pullman Paris Rive Gauche
First Class 8-12, rue Louis Armand The hotel is located close to the Porte de Versailles and the Paris exhibition centre, near the Seine River, very near major tourist attractions in Paris. Hotel features include wifi access, dry cleaning, currency exchange, tourist information desk, indoor pool, sauna, solarium, and fitness center. Rooms feature satellite TV, mini-bar, air conditioning, and hairdryer. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
The hotel is located close to the Porte de Versailles and the Paris exhibition centre, near the Seine River, very near major tourist attractions in Paris. Hotel features include wifi access, dry cleaning, currency exchange, tourist information desk, indoor pool, sauna, solarium, and fitness center. Rooms feature satellite TV, mini-bar, air conditioning, and hairdryer. |
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| 4,5 | Lucerne | First Class | Schiller Hotel | |||||||||||||||||||
Schiller Hotel
First Class Pilatusstrasse 15 Four-star hotel centrally located hotel. Rooms feature A/C, hair dryer, phone and satellite TV. Other hotel features restaurant and bar. Hotel Amenities
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Four-star hotel centrally located hotel. Rooms feature A/C, hair dryer, phone and satellite TV. Other hotel features restaurant and bar. |
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| 6,7 | Monte Carlo | Fairmont Monte Carlo | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fairmont Monte Carlo
12 Avenue des Spelugues Four star luxury hotel located in the heart of the Principality of Monaco between the Mediterranean Sea and the legendary Casino of Monte Carlo. The hotel offers two restaurants, a bar, new pool space on the roof a new spa. The hotel also offers a fitness area & in-house casino. Rooms include A/C, safe deposit box, private bath with hairdryer and TV. Hotel Amenities
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Four star luxury hotel located in the heart of the Principality of Monaco between the Mediterranean Sea and the legendary Casino of Monte Carlo. The hotel offers two restaurants, a bar, new pool space on the roof a new spa. The hotel also offers a fitness area & in-house casino. Rooms include A/C, safe deposit box, private bath with hairdryer and TV. |
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| 8 | Florence | First Class | Mediterraneo Grand Hotel | |||||||||||||||||||
Mediterraneo Grand Hotel
First Class Lungarno del Tempio 44 Moderate First Class 6-story hotel situated on banks of the river Arno, steps away from city center. Rooms with A/C, mini-bar, telephone & satellite TV. Other hotel features Tuscan restaurant, bar, gift shop and elevators. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Moderate First Class 6-story hotel situated on banks of the river Arno, steps away from city center. Rooms with A/C, mini-bar, telephone & satellite TV. Other hotel features Tuscan restaurant, bar, gift shop and elevators. |
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| 9-11 | Rome | First Class | Villa Pamphili | |||||||||||||||||||
Villa Pamphili
First Class Via Della Nocetta 105 Located in the west of Rome 5 km to the Vatican Area, historical city centre 6 km and the Central Railway station 10 km. Room features A/C, hairdryer, cable TV, phone, alarm, radio, trouser press, mini bar. Hotel features restaurant, lounge, safe deposit box, newsstand, indoor pool, fitness center. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Located in the west of Rome 5 km to the Vatican Area, historical city centre 6 km and the Central Railway station 10 km. Room features A/C, hairdryer, cable TV, phone, alarm, radio, trouser press, mini bar. Hotel features restaurant, lounge, safe deposit box, newsstand, indoor pool, fitness center. |
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| 12,13 | Venice | First Class | NH Laguna Palace | |||||||||||||||||||
NH Laguna Palace
First Class Via Torino 105 The hotel is located on the mainland, outside Venice and close to the Marco Polo Airport and is renowned for it’s magnificent panoramic views. The hotel features restaurant/bar, 24 hour front desk service and laundry/ironing services. Rooms include private bath, internet access (surcharge), air conditioning & satellite TV. Hotel Amenities
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The hotel is located on the mainland, outside Venice and close to the Marco Polo Airport and is renowned for it’s magnificent panoramic views. The hotel features restaurant/bar, 24 hour front desk service and laundry/ironing services. Rooms include private bath, internet access (surcharge), air conditioning & satellite TV. |
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| 14 | Innsbruck | First Class | Hilton Innsbruck | |||||||||||||||||||
Hilton Innsbruck
First Class Salurner Strasse 15 Located right in the heart of the city, immediately next to the historic old City quarter and the Congress Innsbruck. Rooms with panoramic views of the Alps, A/C, TV, phone, minibar, hairdryer, trouser press. Hotel features restaurant, cafe, bar, casino, sauna, steam bath, fitness center. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Located right in the heart of the city, immediately next to the historic old City quarter and the Congress Innsbruck. Rooms with panoramic views of the Alps, A/C, TV, phone, minibar, hairdryer, trouser press. Hotel features restaurant, cafe, bar, casino, sauna, steam bath, fitness center. |
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| 15,16 | Frankfurt/Rhineland | First Class | Hilton Mainz City | |||||||||||||||||||
Hilton Mainz City
First Class Rheinstrasse 68 Situated on the banks of the River Rhine, adjacent to Rheingoldhalle Congress Centre and in close proximity to the 2,000 year old city center of Mainz. Room features include A/C, TV, mini bar, hair dryer. Hotel features restaurants, bar, laundry/dry cleaning services, and beauty salon. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Situated on the banks of the River Rhine, adjacent to Rheingoldhalle Congress Centre and in close proximity to the 2,000 year old city center of Mainz. Room features include A/C, TV, mini bar, hair dryer. Hotel features restaurants, bar, laundry/dry cleaning services, and beauty salon. |
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PAYMENT INFORMATION
How to Make Your Reservation: After selecting your tour and departure date, simply call 1-800-552-5545 and a Tour Coordinator will take your reservation over the phone or book online at www.getours.com. 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,
Toll-free: 1-800-552-5545.
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 European River Cruises and Oberammergau
Passion Play package tours, final payment is due 90 days prior
to departure.
Pricing: While the air-inclusive tour prices
printed in this catalog include airfare which is current
at the time of printing, note that availability is
limited and prices may be higher at the time you
book your trip. For the most competitive and up to
date pricing from your departure city call our toll
free number at 1-800-552-5545. All air-inclusive
prices are subject to change before payment is
made in full. Price quoted is per person based on
double occupancy. Does not include government
taxes and fees including the September 11th Security
Fee or taxes ranging from $75 to $250 based
on destination and routing. 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.
CANCELLATION, CHANGES & REFUNDS
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 Transatlantic
Flight section for specific change fee information
for air reservations. PLEASE NOTE: Oberammergau
packages are NOT included in our 30 day
cancellation policy. 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, the following fees
will apply:
Land Tours
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
River Cruises
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
Less than 30 Days ....... 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.
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
Passports and Visas: All tour members must possess a valid U.S. passport while traveling outside the U.S. 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. For tours that visit Russia and Belarus, visa application forms will be sent to you approximately 75 days prior to departure. A valid U.S. passport is necessary at this time. The approximate cost of the Russia and Belarus visas is $350* per person. Individuals who do not hold a U.S. passport should contact the appropriate consulate of each country included in the tour to acquire the necessary visa. An entry fee $15 U.S.* is required upon arrival into Egypt, US $20* upon arrival into Turkey, and US $15* upon arrival into Jordan, these countries prefer payment in U.S. dollars rather than local currency. Please note that a valid passport is required for all tours that enter Canada and Mexico. Costa Rica has a Departure Tax of U.S. $26* per person paid at the airport. *Important note: The cost of the visas is subject to change.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Approximately 15 days
prior to the departure date you will receive a travel
information package that will include your airline
ticket, 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
Tour Membership: These tours require a blend of adventuresome spirit, physical fitness, walking ability and 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 & VIP DOOR-TO-DOOR
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 17”x14”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
and Mexico 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.
VIP Door-to-Door Transfer Service: The
VIP Door to Door Transfer service is available for
all customers departing from the 40 airports highlighted
on page 10 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
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.
LAND TOUR ONLY
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
Airport Transfers: Airport transfers are included
in the tour price when you purchase our
Land & Air package. Complimentary airport arrival
and departure transfers operate at fixed times
on the first and last day of your tour. See the individual
tour pages for details. For tours commencing
in London we have included a free group
shuttle to/from London’s Heathrow Airport for
clients that have booked our combined air/land
packages. Passengers who are arriving at London’s
Gatwick Airport who have also booked a
land/air package are provided with a Gatwick Express
train voucher and will need to make their
way from Victoria station to their tour hotel. For
passengers that have made their own flight arrangements
GET has negotiated special rates for
group shuttle transfers from London’s Heathrow
Airport to the door of your London hotel (which
must be booked through GET). Price U.S. $30
per person per single trip to/from London’s
Heathrow Airport. For passengers flying into London’s
Gatwick Airport you could take the Gatwick
Express train, for details visit the Gatwick Express
website at www.gatwickexpress.com. For non-London
arrivals, transfers can be purchased for those
extending at GET hotels. Please call for details.
SMOKING
Please note that we do not permit smoking on our motorcoaches, however, frequent stops are made while touring.
SURFACE TRAVEL & SIGHTSEEING
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.
TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
Transatlantic Flight: Air transportation is in
economy class by scheduled airlines. Some tours
are not available from all of the airports. Any
change in an airline reservation within 60 days prior to departure is subject to a Change Fee of
$75 per person plus any airline penalties. Requests
for specific airlines, non-stop or direct
flights and/or seat assignments are accepted as
preferences only and cannot be guaranteed. All
seating is requested as non-smoking. Frequent flyer
programs are under the control of the respective
airlines. In most cases 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.
HOLIDAYS
Holidays: During local or national holidays
some museums, restaurants or sightseeing may be
limited or not available. Alternatives will be offered
wherever possible. Note that certain Nile
cruises may operate in reverse, from Aswan to
Luxor. Due to the unreliability of domestic air
scheduling, religious festivals and other unforeseen
circumstances, the order of some Nile River
Cruise itineraries may need to change at short
notice. On occasions an alternative cruise boat of
equal standing may be used.
HOTELS
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. 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.
SINGLES & TRIPLES
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.
For people traveling alone on a GET coach tour,
we offer the option to join our Room Share Program
(call for details). Please note that
there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms.
The Room Share Program does not apply to additional
accommodation, airfares or flight supplements,
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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
Meals: 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
pre-selected 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 DOES NOT INCLUDE
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 Tour Information & Conditions carefully, as
your deposit and payment for a trip constitutes consent to all conditions and general information
contained in this brochure.
RESPONSIBILITY
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.<br><br>
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 prices
for tours that include air, 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.
Important Information for Oberammergau Tours
What’s Included in your Oberammergau Package?
You’ll arrive in Oberammergau the evening before the Passion Play performance, with
plenty of time to settle in and relax before dinner in your hotel. The next morning,
after breakfast there is free time to explore the village, followed by lunch at a local
restaurant. The Passion Play commences at 2.30pm and runs until 5.00pm, when there
is a three hour interval, during which time dinner is served at a local restaurant. The
performance resumes again at 8.00pm. The end of the play is scheduled for 10.30pm
and there is a transfer back to your overnight accommodation. Depart Oberammergau
the following morning after breakfast.
Featured tours are:
Best of Germany and
Road to Rome
Deposits: For bookings made after 1st October
2009, a non refundable deposit of $1,425 is
required. Final tour payment must be completed
90 days prior to departure. Any bookings made less
than 90 days before departure require full payment
at time of booking.
Cancellation Fees:
For cancellations made after February 1st 2010
and more than 90 days prior to departure 100%
of the deposits paid, between 89 to 60 days prior
to departure 80% of the total tour price and from 59 days to actual day of departure
100% of the total tour price. Grand European Tours Travel Protection Plan is available at $249 per person payable with deposit only (excludes Oberammergau package).
GET’s Savings and Discounts do not apply to the Oberammergau package portion of your tour.



















