German Christmas Markets
9 Days
Tour Code: GCM
Ring in the wonder of Christmas on this delightful 9-day tour of German Christkindlesmarkets. From Berlin to medieval Lepizig and Dresden, enjoy holiday tradition at it very finest. Bundled warmly, browse the wares of the ancient markets for culinary and cultural treasures. From Nuremberg to Rothenberg, warm hearts and hands to the season with a mug of Gluehwein or a Rostbratwurst. The festive spirit in Munich makes the perfect end to your Christmas tour, and the perfect beginning of your own Christmas celebrations.
Stay in our selection of European First Class accommodations and enjoy 10 meals including 7 Buffet Breakfasts, 3 Three-Course Dinners with tea and coffee.
To ensure a comfortable travel experience, our motor coaches are equipped with large panoramic windows, reclining seats, air-conditioning and restroom facilities.
Airfare is available from over 60 cities across the US; call for up-to-the-minute airfare pricing from your departure city. Tour price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement or you can choose to participate in our room share program.
Note: this tour is operated by our sister company.
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Your Tour Price Includes
VIP Door-to-Door Transfer
Transfers you from your door step to select airports. Start your vacation in style with our outbound VIP Door-to-Door Town Car airport transfer service available on every tour from over 40 cities throughout the USA. Our service will collect your from you home and transfer you to your departure airport. We will arrange a pick-up time from your home that suits you, and your driver will meet you at your front door and assist with your bags before transporting you to the airport with ample time for check-in. |
Local Expert Guide in Berlin and DresdenLocal Expert Guides in Berlin and Dresden. |
TransportationLuxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom. Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land package. |
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 DocumentsTravel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future tour. |
10 Meals7 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners, and 1 Highlight Dinner Included |
Professional Tour DirectorYour tour will be conducted by the most experienced Tour Directors in the business and will be with you throughout the tour. |
Loud & ClearThis tour utilizes our personal audio system allowing you to roam and explore sites (within 60 feet) without missing any insight from your Tour Director or local guide. |
Included Tour Highlights
Guided sightseeing tour of Berlin
Berlin sightseeing includes views of the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera house, the old Berlin Wall and the Reichstag Building, ending at Gendarmenmarkt Christmas Market. |
Nuremberg City TourNuremberg, still entirely enclosed by its fortifications and home of Albrecht Durer. Although the town was heavily bombed in World War II, it still remains a treasure trove of early German history and medieval architecture. Tour the Old Town, to see the charming blend of stone and timbered dwellings and the massive Ramparts with its 46 towers. |
Bach’s Thomas-Kirche and Leipzig Christmas Market
Markt Platz, Leipzig Visit Bach’s Thomas-Kirche and the Leipzig Christmas Market. The Leipzig Market is known for its unique range of musical, cultural and culinary delights, as well as the inspirational location for Goethe’s ’Faust’. |
Nuremberg’s Christkindlmarkt
Nuremberg Christkindlmarkt The Nuremberg Christkindlmarkt attracts over two million visitors every year, and is known for the culinary delights of Rostbratwurste, Lebkuchen gingerbread cake, and the traditional hot pungent Glühwein, a standard feature at all German Christmas Markets. |
Dresden sightseeing
A guided sightseeing tour includes views of the Frauenkirche, resurrected from the ashes of World War II, and the colossal mosaic of The Procession of the Dukes. See also the Cathedral, Semper Opera House and the baroque Zwinger Palace. |
Rothenburg sightseeingRothenburg 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 Strietzelmarkt, Germany’s oldest Christmas Market
Dresden Strietzelmarkt Visit the Strietzelmarkt, Germany’s oldest Christmas Market which dates from 1434. Here you can purchase genuine Dresden Christollen, a delicious rich and fruity Christmas cake whose recipe dates back to medieval times. |
Munich sightseeing includes Olympic Stadium
Olympic Stadium in Munich See Munich’s Olympic Stadium, Victory Arch, Town Hall and Glockenspiel in the Marienplatz. |
Optional Excursions
Optional excursions can be purchased upon arrival.
The list below is a sampling of excursions that may be offered by your tour director.
Berlin - Highlights of Former East BerlinWe first make a visit to the Soviet War Memorial in Trepow Park. Afterwards, we continue to the East Side Gallery, the largest stretch of the former Berlin Wall. Finally we drive to Checkpoint Charlie and visit the museum documenting nearly 30 years of dramatic escape attempts across the 'Iron Curtain'. |
Munich - Bierkeller DinnerLively Bavarian dinner with music, drinks and entertainment in one of Munich’s famous “Bier Kellers”. |
Berlin - Potsdam & San Souci ExcursionWe drive to Potsdam for a guided tour of the beautiful Cecilienhof Palace where the Potsdam Declaration was signed in 1945. We move on to another UNESCO World Heritage site; the magnificent Sanssouci Palace and the terraced gardens of Frederick the Great. |
Munich - Contemporary MunichMunich of the 20th century was the place of many historic events. Hitler became a political hero here, 1923 saw the Munich Putsch, Dachau was Germany`s first Concentration Camp and the Olympic Games took place here in 1972. We visit Dachau and the Olympic Games site. |
Berlin - Berliner Dinner & EntertainmentA scenic drive through the historical center of Berlin with views of illuminated historical monuments. See the Unter den Linden, Brandenburg Gate and many more. After the orientation drive, we visit the Viewing Tower for spectacular views over the city. |
Day 1 USA - Berlin

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

Welcome to Germany! On arrival at Berlin’s Tegel Airport, your airport shuttle service leaves for your tour hotel at 10:30 and 12:00. This afternoon, perhaps start exploring one of Berlin’s 50 Christmas markets, before joining your Tour Director this evening for a Welcome Reception.
Day 3 Berlin

Your guided sightseeing tour
includes views of the Brandenburg
Gate, State Opera House, the
remnants of the Berlin Wall, Unter
den Linden, Potsdamer Platz and
restored Reichstag Building. At
the Gendarmenmarkt, one of the
most beautiful squares in Europe,
you are at leisure to experience the
Weihnachts Zauber, (Christmas
Magic).
Buffet Breakfast Included
Day 4 Berlin - Leipzig - Dresden

Travel through the former East
Germany to
Leipzig. On arrival
visit Bach’s
Thomas-Kirche
and the medieval
Market Square,
where Christmas
market tradition
dates back to
1767. Renowned
for its musical
and culinary
delights, the
Leipzig Market is
home to the largest
free-standing Advent
calendar in the world. Perhaps
stop by the Old Town
Hall to hear the trumpeters
before continuing on to
Dresden.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 5 Dresden

See the resurrected
Frauenkirche on your
guided sightseeing tour
before a stroll past the
colossal Procession of the
Dukes mosaic. See also
the Cathedral, Semper
Opera House and baroque
Zwinger Palace. This afternoon
Germany’s oldest
Christmas market is yours
to enjoy. The Strietzelmarkt
is home to the delicious
fruity Christollen, a
Christmas cake recipe dating back
to medieval times! Don’t miss the
record breaking Christmas pyramid
as well as traditional wood
carving, pottery and gingerbread.
Buffet Breakfast Included
Day 6 Dresden - Nuremberg

Journey south to Nuremberg,
where the stalls of the Christkindlmarkt
are festooned in red
and white cloth. Surrounded by
ancient ramparts and watchtowers, look out for the ‘Nuremberg Plum
People’ while you explore or shop
for Rostbratwurste, Lebkuchen or
traditional hot Glühwein.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 7 Nuremberg - Rothenburg - Munich

Venture through the heart of
Germany to Rothenburg-ob-der-
Tauber, one of the best preserved
medieval towns in all of Europe.
Why not stroll through the
cobbled streets to the year-round
Christmas Shop, where it is Christmas
365 days a year! Afterwards
the meandering Romantic Road
brings you to Bavaria’s fun-filled
capital of Munich.
Buffet Breakfast Included
Day 8 Munich

An orientation tour takes you
past the Olympic Stadium, along
Ludwigstrasse to the Victory Arch
and concludes in the Marienplatz
by the soaring Town Hall, famous
for its Glockenspiel. Here, by the
gigantic Christmas tree, Munich’s
traditional Christmas market is
an entrancing festival of light and
music. This evening, enjoy a highlight
Farewell Dinner in the heart
of this festive Bavarian capital.
Buffet Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included
Day 9 Munich - USA

Bid farewell to Germany’s traditional
festivities. Your departure
transfer arrives at Munich’s airport
at 09:30.
Buffet Breakfast Included
Thank you for your interest in this tour. If no dates are displaying, please call our reservations line at 1-877-622-9109 for more information.
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Marriott Berlin
Marriott Berlin Location: Located right at the beautiful and cultural Gendarmenmarkt, in the historical centre of the city. Within walking distance of all major government buildings, ministries, embassies and association offices. Close to the hotel is the Brandenburg Gate, the Potsdamer Platz, the famous Unter-den-Linden Strasse and Alexander Platz. The U2 Underground train station is right in front of the hotel. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: Located right at the beautiful and cultural Gendarmenmarkt, in the historical centre of the city. Within walking distance of all major government buildings, ministries, embassies and association offices. Close to the hotel is the Brandenburg Gate, the Potsdamer Platz, the famous Unter-den-Linden Strasse and Alexander Platz. The U2 Underground train station is right in front of the hotel. |
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Pullman Dresden Newa
Pullman Dresden Newa Pullman Dresden Newa is in a unique city location on the famous shopping boulevard Prager Straße. It has stylish rooms that promote a sense of well-being and have a glass comfort shower in the center of the room. Panoramic windows provide fantastic views over Dresden. The stylish interior with innovative products continues through into the public areas. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and you can keep in touch via Internet and webcam in the Connectivity Lounge.
Pullman Dresden Newa is in a unique city location on the famous shopping boulevard Prager Straße. It has stylish rooms that promote a sense of well-being and have a glass comfort shower in the center of the room. Panoramic windows provide fantastic views over Dresden. The stylish interior with innovative products continues through into the public areas. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and you can keep in touch via Internet and webcam in the Connectivity Lounge. |
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| 6 | Nuremberg | Hilton Nuremberg | |||||||||||||||||||||
Hilton Nuremberg
Hilton Nuremberg Overlooking the sports facilities of FCN Nürnberg, the Hilton Nuremberg hotel borders the picturesque Lorenz forest. Just 15 minutes from the airport and close to global company HQs like Grundig and Siemens, the hotel boasts 18 meeting rooms for 3-380 and a 24-hour business center. Enjoy the onsite swimming pool, sauna and fitness room or visit the home of FCN Nürnberg for soccer, tennis and jogging tracks. Nuremberg attractions like the historic Old Town and the zoo are less than 15 minutes drive away. Watch magic tricks while you dine at the Magic Lounge or try fine Mediterranean cuisine at the elegant Restaurant L Oliva. From Hilton Guest Rooms to Deluxe Rooms, all Hilton Nuremberg hotel rooms offer wireless internet access. Upgrade to a Deluxe Room for more space.
Overlooking the sports facilities of FCN Nürnberg, the Hilton Nuremberg hotel borders the picturesque Lorenz forest. Just 15 minutes from the airport and close to global company HQs like Grundig and Siemens, the hotel boasts 18 meeting rooms for 3-380 and a 24-hour business center. Enjoy the onsite swimming pool, sauna and fitness room or visit the home of FCN Nürnberg for soccer, tennis and jogging tracks. Nuremberg attractions like the historic Old Town and the zoo are less than 15 minutes... |
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| 7,8 | Munich | Hilton Munich Park | |||||||||||||||||||||
Hilton Munich Park
First Class Hilton Munich Park Located in a central area with a panoramic city view and easy access. Room features A/C,hairdryer, phone, cable TV, radio, safe, mini bar, balcony. Hotel features restaurant, lounge, business center, fitness center, pool, beauty salon, florist, concierge, gift shop, currency exchange, laundry valet. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Located in a central area with a panoramic city view and easy access. Room features A/C,hairdryer, phone, cable TV, radio, safe, mini bar, balcony. Hotel features restaurant, lounge, business center, fitness center, pool, beauty salon, florist, concierge, gift shop, currency exchange, laundry valet. |
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After selecting your tour and departure date, simply call 1-800-552-5545 and a Travel Specialist will take your reservation over the phone. You can pay your $350.00 deposit by credit card, or alternately you can mail a check made payable to Grand European Tours to the following address: GRAND EUROPEAN TOURS 6000 Meadows Road, Suite 520 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 USA. Please make your reservations as early as possible since many of our tours are completely filled 4 to 6 months before departure.
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Upon receiving the $350.00 deposit per person, you will be sent a confirmation. VISA, MASTERCARD, American Express and DISCOVER CARD may be used for this deposit amount, however, final payment is preferred by check or money order and is due in our Oregon office 60 days prior to the departure date. If reservations are made less than 60 days prior to departure, payment in full is required at the time of booking. If final payments are not received on time, Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. may cancel the reservation and invoke the cancellation fee. For Highlights of South Africa tour and all River Cruises final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
Pricing:
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Cancellations, Changes & Refunds:
If a cancellation in writing is received by Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. 30 days or less after your reservation has been made, your $350.00 deposit will be FULLY REFUNDED. *See Air Reservations section for specific change fee information for air reservations. For cancellations or changes thereafter but more than 61 days prior to departure there will be a $350.00 per person fee assessed. If you must withdraw or make a change 60 days or less prior to departure (90 days or less for River Cruises and Highlights of South Africa), the following fees will apply:
| Number of Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation/Change Land Tours – Per Person |
| 31 - 60 Days | 25% of tour cost |
| 15 - 30 Days | 50% of tour cost |
| Less than 15 Days | 100% of tour cost |
| Number of Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation/Change River Cruises – Per Person |
| 89 – 60 Days | 35% of the cost |
| 59 – 30 Days | 50% of the cost |
| 100% of the cost |
Air Reservations:
Air Add-On prices listed in this catalog were effective on August 19, 2011 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Air Add-On prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. The total price at time of purchase may vary slightly due to fluctuations in currency exchange. For the most competitive and up to date pricing from your departure city call our toll free number at 1-800-552-5545. Quoted air reservation prices are inclusive of all taxes and fees and are subject to change before payment is made in full. Air transportation is in economy class by scheduled airlines. Business class is available upon request. Some tours are not available from all of the airports. Requests for specific airlines, non-stop or direct flights and/or seat assignments are accepted as preferences only and cannot be guaranteed. Frequent flyer programs are under the control of the respective airlines. Your airline tickets will be electronically issued in lieu of paper tickets. Please note that your airline tickets and other tour documentation must bear your FULL name as it appears on your passport. Please note that airline reservations can only be made for dates less than 331 days out.
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Passports and Visas:
A valid U.S passport is required for traveling outside of the U.S.; including to Canada & Mexico. Passport application forms may be obtained from your local post office. All passports must contain at least 3 blank visa pages and must be valid for 6 months after the completion of your tour. Entry visa application forms will be sent prior to your departure for U.S. passport holders. Russia ($218*), China ($193*), Brazil ($220*) and Vietnam & Cambodia ($283*). An entry fee is required upon arrival at the airport in Egypt ($15*), Turkey ($20*) and Zimbabwe ($30*), these countries prefer payment in U.S. dollars rather than local currency. A per person Departure Tax is required at Costa Rica ($26*) and Peru ($31*) paid at the airport. A onetime Reciprocity Tax is required upon entry at the airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina ($140*) and Santiago, Chile ($131*); the fee can be paid in local currency, US Dollars, credit card or traveler check; the tax is valid for multiple entries for 10 years or until your passport expires. Australia requires an electronic visa ($0*) which is obtained at the time of airline ticket purchase. *All visa costs and entry/exit requirements can change at any time. Please visit travel.state.gov for current information. Individuals who do not hold a U.S. passport should contact CIBT/ZVS at 1-866-788-1100 to see if visas are required.
Travel Documents:
Approximately 15 days prior to the departure date you will receive a travel information package that will include your airline itinerary, travel tips, hotel list, baggage tag, travel wallet, etc. Visas, when required, will be distributed as soon as they are issued by the countries involved. Please note that your airline tickets and other tour documentation must bear your FULL name as it appears on your passport.
Tour Membership:
These tours require a blend of adventuresome spirit, physical fitness, walking ability, mental alertness, and a capacity for accepting situations as they exist and not, necessarily, as we would find them in America. If you have health concerns, we suggest that you contact your physician to help determine the suitability of one of these tours for you. We regret that we are unable to accept requests for special diets or itinerary variations. Disabled travelers requiring special attention or treatment on any tour must be reported when reservations are made. A companion who is able to provide the required assistance must accompany any person who is unable to travel independently or who needs any type of assistance.
Baggage:
Due to limited motorcoach storage capacity, each tour member is permitted one large suitcase not to exceed 50 pounds in weight nor 30”x22”x10” in dimension on European tours. Handling of this bag by hotel porters is included in the tour price. In addition, each person is allowed one small piece of carry-on size luggage that does not exceed the dimensions of 12”x11”x6” and is the complete responsibility of the tour member and must be taken on the motorcoach with you. Carry-ons with telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments and therefore cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage for safety reasons. Please note, North America, Mexico and Egypt tours have smaller baggage dimensions which are noted in your pre-tour documentation. Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. does not assume any responsibility for loss or damage to baggage or passengers’ belongings. Please note: It is your responsibility to verify the baggage weight restrictions for the individual airlines that you will be traveling on as in some instances baggage is restricted. Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included and are at passengers own expense.
VIP Door-to-Door Transfer Service:
The VIP Door-to-Door Transfer service is available for all customers departing from the 41 airports highlighted on page 12 and living within a 25 mile radius from point of departure to your chosen airport. It is an outbound service only. Maximum passengers in one car can not exceed four. For bookings with more than four people, further vehicles may be necessary and further supplementary charges will apply. For any journeys greater than 25 miles a supplementary cost for additional mileage will apply and will be advised within 48 hours of booking if necessary. Mileage is based on journey information from www.mapquest. com. Should you not use the VIP Door-to-Door Transfer we will deduct $50 per person from your tour price (this must be advised at time of booking). Cancellation of service or changes must be made 72 hours before scheduled pick-up.
Early Departure or Extended Stay:
If you wish to depart early or extend your stay in Europe, flight and hotel arrangements can be made by contacting our Oregon office. Airport transfers are not included but may be purchased through GET. On most tours you can reserve up to 3 additional nights at the hotel where your tour starts and ends, however space may be limited and is subject to availability. Please call for our low cost rates and availability. Luggage handling and breakfast is not included on North American tour extensions.
Land Tour Only:
If you wish to make independent flight arrangements, you may still reserve the land portion of a tour. Hotel-airport transfers are subject to availability and flight details must be provided in writing at least 45 days prior to departure. See tour page for specific transfer times.
Airport Transfers:
Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfers are included in the tour price when you purchase our land/air package and operate at fixed times on the first and last day of your tour. See the individual tour pages for details. For those making their own flight arrangements or extending at GET hotels, transfers can be purchased; please call for details. London Heathrow Airport Arrivals: For tours commencing in London, we have included a free group shuttle to/from LHR for clients that have booked our combined land/air packages. For clients that have made their own flight arrangements GET has negotiated special rates for shuttle transfers from LHR to your London hotel (which must be booked through GET) at a price of $40 per person per single trip to/from LHR. London Gatwick Airport Arrivals: Clients arriving at LGW who have booked our combined land/air packages are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher to Victoria Station, and will need to make their own way from Victoria Station to the tour hotel. For clients that have made their own flight arrangements we suggest you visit www.gatwickexpress. com for transfer information.
Smoking:
Please note that we do not permit smoking on our motorcoaches, however, frequent stops are made while touring.
Surface Travel & Sightseeing:
Ground arrangements are provided by Grand European Operations Ltd., a separate company, and include inter-city travel by private motorcoach with air-conditioning and an emergency restroom*, ferry, train, and ship as per the itinerary. Activities on days indicated in the itinerary as being “at leisure or optional” are left to your discretion. *Some exceptions apply.
Holidays:
During local or national holidays some museums, restaurants or sightseeing may be limited or not available. Alternatives will be offered wherever possible. At times, some itineraries may be operated in reverse; you will be advised at the time of booking. Nile River Cruises: due to the unreliability of domestic air scheduling, religious festivals and other unforeseen circumstances, the order of some itineraries may need to change at short notice; on occasion an alternative cruise boat of equal standing may be used.
Hotels:
The hotels reserved for our tours are rated as European Standard First Class. All hotel rooms provide a private bath (and/or shower) and toilet. These hotels are clean, comfortable and located so as to best facilitate guided sightseeing of the area. Hotels reserved for each tour are indicated in the Day-By-Day Itinerary. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to use other hotels, they will be of a similar standard, where possible. We only contract non-smoking rooms. All accommodations, meals and services have been designated as first class in Russia, Eastern Europe and provincial areas though some tourism facilities are less developed than what might normally be expected in this category. Tours in North and South America use Standard First Class hotels
Single Rooms:
A limited number of single rooms are available at the supplement shown for each tour. While single rooms provide privacy, they are often smaller than twin-bedded rooms. We do offer the option to join our non-smoking Room Share Program (see page 13 for details). The Room Share Program is not available on tours/cruises to Greece, Egypt, Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Peru, South America, South Africa, China, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, all European River Cruises and all pre or post tour extensions.
Triple Rooms:
Triple room accommodations are available on a limited basis at a reduced price. Triple rooms usually consist of a twin-bedded room with an additional folding bed or cot for the third person. They may not be comfortable for three adults. Triple rooms are not available on cruises.
Meals:
WR=Welcome Reception. Breakfasts are served as: B=Breakfast, BB=Buffet Breakfast, CB=Continental Breakfast, SB=Scandinavian Buffet Breakfast, FB=Full Breakfast. Lunches (L) and three-course table d’hote (set menu) dinners (D), (FD) farewell dinners and (BD) buffet dinners are shown in the itinerary for each tour and are generally catered by the hotel in which you are residing. (HD)Highlight Dinner and (HL) Highlight Lunch will be catered at a local restaurant or special venue. (DA) Dine-Around dinners are catered at a selection of restaurants preselected by Grand European Tours. Please note in cases of early morning departures, FB may not be available. Please note that we are unable to accept requests for special menus to meet dietary or religious requirements.
Tour Price Does Not Include:
Beverages and meals not detailed in the itinerary. Personal expenses including passport and visa fees, alcoholic beverages, optional sightseeing tours, laundry, phone calls, traditional end of the tour gratuity to your Tour Director and Motorcoach Driver, tips to local city guides, crew tips and all other items of a personal nature, airport tax, service & security charges and port taxes. (Subject to change.) Travel Insurance is also not included but is highly recommended.
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Responsibility:
These trips are arranged by Grand European Operations Ltd. (“Operator”) in conjunction with Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. It has made the travel arrangements as agent for the transportation carriers and other suppliers of services connected with the tour (“suppliers”) all of which are independent contractors. The Operator in no way owns or operates the vehicles or facilities to be used during the trip, and does not guarantee or assume responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of suppliers, their employees, agents, etc. Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
All bookings are accepted subject to the conditions imposed by suppliers and Operator, including airline, cruise line, rail, coach, hotel, restaurants, insurance and other companies, firms or persons concerned with the trip, and the Operator will make no refund in the event of their delay, cancellation, overbooking, strike, force majeure or for elements of the package not used by customer. If there is a difference between the Operator’s Conditions and those published by a supplier, the conditions of supplier shall apply. The Operator reserves the right to cancel a trip or change the itinerary whenever in its sole judgment conditions warrant, or if the Operator deems it necessary for your comfort, convenience or safety. Trips outside the USA require a valid passport. You are responsible for, and release the Operator from, passport, visa, vaccination requirements, and safety conditions in travel destinations. The Operator strongly recommends you purchase appropriate cancellation/medical/baggage insurance for the trip, which is available from the Operator. For medical information, call the Center for Disease Control at 800- 232-4636 or visit www.cdc.gov/travel, and for U.S. State Department travel advisories, call 202-647- 5225. The Operator reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the trip at any time who presents a significant risk to the health or safety of himself or others which can not be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by the Operator’s reasonable accommodation. The Operator reserves the right to correct an error in the advertised price prior to your departure. Prices in this brochure are accurate at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice due to changes in market factors including but not limited to foreign currency and supplier cost fluctuations. Prices set forth in future brochures shall supersede the prices in this brochure. Airfare quotes, and Air Add-ons in this brochure are subject to airline capacity limitations and higher airfares may apply depending on seat availability at the time of reservation. A contract is made when your reservation and payment are accepted by the Operator at its office, and any dispute shall be governed by Oregon law and subject to the jurisdiction of Portland, Oregon. In calculating the cost of your trip, Operator has relied on your consent to these terms and in the absence of this release, the trip cost would have been higher. Operator reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar quality at any time or to make changes in itinerary of similar quality. Operator will not be responsible to any person for expense, loss of time, money or other circumstance resulting from a change in itinerary or change of tour arrangements. Operator also reserves the right to cancel a tour prior to departure, and in such cases all payments made to date will be refunded and shall constitute full settlement. If you purchase an airline ticket separately, ensure that your travel agent explains the conditions under which the ticket is issued, as the Operator assumes no responsibility for such airline ticket cancellation fees. Please understand that not all museums and attractions are open every day of the year. Operator reserves the right to vary the sequence of sightseeing and/ or to re-route the order of cities if that will enable you to visit all listed excursions. In either case, the itinerary content will be maintained to the extent possible and there are no refunds for any unused or unavailable excursions. Promotional offers subject to change. This brochure supersedes any other current brochure on the market.
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