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. VIP Door-to-Door Transfer	Professional Tour Director Your 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! Professional Tour Director
Up-to-the-Minute Roundtrip Airfare Roundtrip airfare available from over 60 departure cities. Call the most competitive and up to date pricing. Up-to-the-Minute Roundtrip Airfare	Local Expert Guides: Paris, Florence, Rome and Venice Local Expert Guides in Paris, Florence, Rome and Venice 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: Paris, Florence, Rome and Venice
Transportation Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom. Your Air/Land price includes airport transfers on itinerary arrival and departure days. 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 GET travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future tour. Travel Documents	22 Meals Welcome Drink, 15 Breakfasts, 5 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 1 Highlight Dinner 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. 22 Meals

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. Paris sightseeing tour	Rome sightseeing tour St. Peter's Basilica Rome sightseeing tour includes the Roman Forum, Circus Maximus & visits to the Colosseum & St. Peter’s Basilica. Rome sightseeing tour
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. Lucerne sightseeing includes a stop a the Lion Monument	Venice sightseeing and canal cruise Take a cruise to St. Mark’s Square to view the Bridge of Sighs and Doge’s Palace. Venice sightseeing and canal cruise
Visit the Principality of Monaco & see the famous Monte Carlo Casino Monaco 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 the Principality of Monaco & see the famous Monte Carlo Casino	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. Visit Rothenburg, one of Europe’s best preserved medieval cities
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. See the Leaning Tower of Pisa	Cruise the Rhine and visit Heidelberg Relax on-board a scenic Rhine River cruise followed by a visit to the university city of Heidelberg. Heidelberg Castle sits on the summit of Jettenbuhl, which dominates the eastern portion of the city and is one of the most impressive historic landmarks of Germany. Also known as the ’red walled castle’ the structure, now largely in ruins, preserves numerous examples of medieval, Renaissance, and baroque German architecture. Of particular interest are the four granite columns located in the castle courtyard, which were once part of a castle belonging to Charlemagne. Cruise the Rhine and visit Heidelberg
Florence sightseeing Florence sightseeing includes Signoria Square, the Cathedral, Piazzale Michelangelo and Santa Croce Basilica. Florence sightseeing

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 Lecture Day 5 - Secret Swiss Army Lecture Listen to a lecture form our local expert about the ’Secret Swiss Army’ and the efforts this peaceful alpine country takes to maintain its famous neutrality. Explore & Discover™ 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 London Add a 2-night pre-tour extension in London from $445 per person (single supplement $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) Add a 2-Night Pre-Tour Extension in London

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 Cruise The 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. €32 Euro Paris – Illuminations & Seine River Cruise	Florence - Academy of Fine Arts & David A 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. €34 Euro Florence - Academy of Fine Arts & David
Paris – Louvre & Left Bank Over 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. €39 Euro Paris – Louvre & Left Bank	Rome - Sistine Chapel Extension Millions 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! €40 Euro Rome - Sistine Chapel Extension
Paris - Historical Medieval Paris & Montmartre This 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. €25 Euro Paris - Historical Medieval Paris & Montmartre	Rome – From the Spanish Steps To The Pantheon & Piazza Navona There 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. €31 Euro Rome – From the Spanish Steps To The Pantheon & Piazza Navona
Lucerne - Mt. Stanserhorn & Lake Cruise Join 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. €69 Euro Lucerne - Mt. Stanserhorn & Lake Cruise	Rome – Fountains by Night & Dinner A 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. €57 Euro Rome – Fountains by Night & Dinner
Lucerne - Scenic Horse and Buggy Ride & Farm Visit A 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. €45 Euro Lucerne - Scenic Horse and Buggy Ride & Farm Visit	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! €95 Euro Rome - Pompeii and the Sorrento Peninsula (Full Day)
Lucerne - Swiss Fondue and Folklore An 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. €64 Euro Lucerne - Swiss Fondue and Folklore	Venice – Burano Island & Lunch/ Dinner Today 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! €65 Euro Venice – Burano Island & Lunch/ Dinner
Nice – Dinner on the French Riviera This 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! €66 Euro Nice – Dinner on the French Riviera	Innsbruck - Tyrolean Evening A 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. €39 Euro Innsbruck - Tyrolean Evening
Nice – St. Paul de Vence & Grasse Our 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. €21 Euro Nice – St. Paul de Vence & Grasse

Depart - Return	East Coast (New York)	Mid West (Chicago)	West Coast (Los Angeles)	Land Only Price
Thu 03/24/11 - Sat 04/09/11	$3749	$3899	$4019	$3439
Thu 04/14/11 - Sat 04/30/11	$4119	$4379	$4299	$3699
Thu 04/28/11 - Sat 05/14/11	$4119	$4379	$4299	$3699
Thu 05/05/11 - Sat 05/21/11	$4169	$4429	$4369	$3749
Thu 05/12/11 - Sat 05/28/11	$4169	$4429	$4369	$3749
Thu 05/26/11 - Sat 06/11/11	$4599	$4889	$5069	$3749
Thu 06/09/11 - Sat 06/25/11	$4599	$4889	$5069	$3749
Thu 06/16/11 - Sat 07/02/11	$4599	$4889	$5069	$3749
Thu 06/23/11 - Sat 07/09/11	$4549	$4839	$4999	$3699
Thu 07/07/11 - Sat 07/23/11	$4479	$4769	$4949	$3629
Thu 07/21/11 - Sat 08/06/11	$4479	$4769	$4949	$3629
Thu 08/04/11 - Sat 08/20/11	$4479	$4769	$4949	$3629
Thu 09/08/11 - Sat 09/24/11	$4169	$4429	$4369	$3749
Thu 09/15/11 - Sat 10/01/11	$4169	$4429	$4369	$3749
Thu 09/22/11 - Sat 10/08/11	$4169	$4429	$4369	$3749
Thu 09/29/11 - Sat 10/15/11	$4169	$4429	$4369	$3749
Thu 10/06/11 - Sat 10/22/11	$4169	$4429	$4369	$3749
Thu 11/03/11 - Sat 11/19/11	$3929	$4079	$4199	$3619

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.

Terms and Conditions

Day	City	Rating	Hotel
2,3	Paris	First Class	Pullman Paris Rive Gauche
	Pullman Paris Rive Gauche First Class 8-12, rue Louis Armand Paris France 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 Fitness Center Laundry Service Indoor Pool Sauna Internet Access Solarium In-Room Amenities Air-Conditioning Mini-Bar Hairdryer Satellite TV 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.
4,5	Lucerne	First Class	Schiller Hotel
	Schiller Hotel First Class Pilatusstrasse 15 Lucerne Switzerland Four-star hotel centrally located hotel. Rooms feature A/C, hair dryer, phone and satellite TV. Other hotel features restaurant and bar. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Restaurant(s) In-Room Amenities Air-Conditioning Hairdryer Direct Dial Phone Satellite TV Four-star hotel centrally located hotel. Rooms feature A/C, hair dryer, phone and satellite TV. Other hotel features restaurant and bar.
6,7	Monte Carlo		Fairmont Monte Carlo
	Fairmont Monte Carlo 12 Avenue des Spelugues Monte Carlo Monaco 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 Bar - Lounge Pool Casino Restaurant(s) Fitness Center In-Room Amenities Air-Conditioning Safe Deposit Box Hairdryer Television Private Bath/Shower 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.
8	Florence	First Class	Mediterraneo Grand Hotel
	Mediterraneo Grand Hotel First Class Lungarno del Tempio 44 Florence Italy 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 Bar - Lounge Gift Shop Elevator Restaurant(s) In-Room Amenities Air-Conditioning Mini-Bar Direct Dial Phone Satellite TV 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.
9-11	Rome	First Class	Villa Pamphili
	Villa Pamphili First Class Via Della Nocetta 105 Rome Italy 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 Bar - Lounge Newsstand Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Indoor Pool Safe Deposit Box In-Room Amenities Air-Conditioning Iron/Trouser Press Cable TV Mini-Bar Direct Dial Phone Radio Hairdryer 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.
12,13	Venice	First Class	NH Laguna Palace
	NH Laguna Palace First Class Via Torino 105 Venice Italy 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 Bar - Lounge Restaurant(s) Laundry Service In-Room Amenities Air-Conditioning Satellite TV Internet Access 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.
14	Innsbruck	First Class	Hilton Innsbruck
	Hilton Innsbruck First Class Salurner Strasse 15 Innsbruck Austria 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 Bar - Lounge Laundry Service Business Center Restaurant(s) Cafe Sauna Casino Steam Room Fitness Center In-Room Amenities Air-Conditioning Mini-Bar Direct Dial Phone Television Hairdryer Trouser Press Iron/Trouser Press 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.
15,16	Frankfurt/Rhineland	First Class	Hilton Mainz City
	Hilton Mainz City First Class Rheinstrasse 68 Frankfurt/Rhineland Germany 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 Bar - Lounge Laundry Service Beauty Salon Restaurant(s) In-Room Amenities Air-Conditioning Mini-Bar Hairdryer Television 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.

Travel Tools

Terms and Conditions

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, Select London & Paris, Greek Islands and Istanbul, Ancient Greece cruise extension, Egypt and the Nile, Egypt and Jordan, Mexico's Copper Canyon, Costa Rica, South America and and all European River Cruises.

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.

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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.