Cruise the turquoise waters of the Aegean, explore the remains of ancient civilizations and capture postcard-perfect shots of whitewashed villages. From the classic sights of Athens and Istanbul to the intoxicating beauty of Santorini and Mykonos, this 12-day adventure blends centuries of history with pure, sundrenched relaxation.

After two nights in Athens, board your first-class ship for a 7-day cruise. The first stop is Istanbul: exotic home of the Grand Bazaar and the Blue Mosque. Sail south to charming Mykonos, and the next day visit Patmos and Kusadasi, Turkey, with an excursion to the captivating ruins of Ephesus.

In Rhodes, you’ll have a full day to explore the Old City, a not-to-be-missed World Heritage Site. Stops at Heraklion on Crete and Thera on Santorini offer stunning vistas to round out your island hopping before the ship carries you back to the capital city of Athens.

Stay in our selection of European First Class accommodations and enjoy 25 meals including 10 Buffet Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 1 Dine- Around Dinner and 1 Highlight Dinner.

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.

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	First Class Hotel & Ocean-view Cabin 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 and all hotel rooms feature a private bathroom. Cabin: Superior Ocean-view Stateroom with private bath. You’ll find the name of each hotel or ship used every night at the end of each day’s description. First Class Hotel & Ocean-view Cabin
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	25 Meals Welcome drink, 10 Buffet Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 1 Dine- Around Dinner and 1 Highlight Dinner. 25 Meals
Travel Documents GET travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future tour. Travel Documents

Included Tour Highlights

Visit Ancient Corinth & Homer’s Mycenae Stop to view the Corinth Canal before continuing to Homer’s Mycenae to visit the Treasury of Atreus (the Beehive Tombs), the Lion’s Gate, and to see the remains of Agamemnon’s Royal Palace. Then visit to Epidaurus’ 2,300-year-old open-air theater, with its remarkable acoustics. Visit Ancient Corinth & Homer’s Mycenae	Istanbul: Enjoy a full day at leisure in this exotic city Enjoy a free day at leisure in Istanbul. Istanbul: Enjoy a full day at leisure in this exotic city
Athens City Tour including the Acropolis and Parthenon Temple of Zeus Athens sightseeing views Socrates’ Agora, the Royal Palace, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch and the old Olympic Stadium, finishing point of the 2004 Olympic marathon, with a special visit to the Acropolis and its beautiful Parthenon. Athens City Tour including the Acropolis and Parthenon

Optional Excursions

Optional excursions can be purchased upon arrival.
The list below is a sampling of excursions you may choose from.

Istanbul - Istanbul by Night (half day) Take part in the entertainment and night life at one of the finest night clubs in the city. Depart by motor coach and after a short drive through the illuminated streets of Istanbul you will arrive at one of the best known Night Club of Istanbul. Enjoy a variety of Turkish specialties while you are entertained by Turkish musicians, belly dancers and folk dancers, performing dances from different regions of Turkey. At the end of the show, join in the singing of popular and favorite songs. Board your motor coach and continue your sightseeing by night before returning back to the ship. €75 Euro Istanbul - Istanbul by Night (half day)	Rhodes - Old City & Philerimos (Half Day) Drive along the medieval walls to the summit of Mount Smith, the Acropolis of ancient Rhodes. From the tumbled massive pillars of the Temple of Athena, the view encompasses the nearby Temple of Apollo, the stadium of Diagoras and the port, once protected by the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Drive across the island to Philerimos, where the summit was the site of Ialysos, one of the three ancient cities of Rhodes. Also, visit the restored Byzantine Church of Our Lady of Philerimos, a chapel with 15th century frescoes, and the ruined Castle of the Knights. Return to Rhodes and begin a guided walk of the old walled city to the Porte d’Amboise and visit the impressive Grand Master’s Palace and have the chance to see the mosaics. The pleasant walk passes through the Marine Gate before you return to the ship. €52 Euro Rhodes - Old City & Philerimos (Half Day)
Istanbul - Highlights of Istanbul (Full Day) Enjoy a sightseeing drive through the business center of the modern city, across the Galata Bridge, along the banks of the Golden Horn and under the Byzantine Aqueduct of Valens continuing around the mighty city walls. In the Old City, visit will be to the Byzantine Hippodrome, once one of the largest chariot race arenas in the Byzantine Empire. Visit the Sultanahmet Mosque, where large groups of pilgrims start their pilgrimage to Mecca decorated with 21,000 blue Iznik tiles from where it gets its name, the “Blue Mosque”. Walk to the world famous monument of Hagia Sophia and the Byzantine Church of Divine Wisdoms. After lunch visit to the Topkapi Palace, the official residence of the Ottoman Sultans. See the famous treasury and the “Spoonmaker’s Diamond”, the 7th biggest diamond in the world. REMARKS Shoulders and knees must be covered while visiting the Mosque and shoes must be removed. €105 Euro with lunch, €94 Euro without lunch Istanbul - Highlights of Istanbul (Full Day)	Rhodes - Lindos with Lunch by the Beach (Full Day) Drive along the walls of the medieval city stopping at Porte D’Amboise where you stroll through the old town. Walk down Chevaliers Road and view the Palace of the Knights and the medieval houses of the knights. Pass by the hospital of the Knights of St. John on your way to the Marine Gate for the trip to Lindos. On arrival proceed on foot to explore the Acropolis of Lindos and St. Paul’s Bay and marvel at the breathtaking views. Continue to Louis Colossos Hotel a modern luxury hotel, where you will be able to swim either in the crystal clear waters of the sea in front of the hotel or in the swimming pool. A buffet lunch with a variety of traditional Greek dishes is served in the hotel. You can use the hotel’s changing facilities and sun beds. REMARKS The tour will be available from May to September. Clients will have to bring their own beach towel. Please note that the journey from Rhodes to Lindos is approx. 50 minutes. €75 Euro Rhodes - Lindos with Lunch by the Beach (Full Day)
Istanbul - Scenic Bosphorus Cruise (Half Day) Start the tour with a short drive through the modern city of Istanbul, crossing the Galata Bridge en route to the Golden Horn. The impressive Süleymaniye Mosque, built by Turkish architect Sinan and dedicated to Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent, can be seen on the way. At the Golden Horn, take a short walk to the Cruise Boat Station where your private boat will be waiting for your exciting trip on the Bosphorus. You will sail past Dolmabahce and Ciragan Palaces built on the European shore, glide under the Bosphorus Bridge and past Beylerbeyi Palace, Anatolian Fortress and Kanlica on the Asian shore. You will have the chance to take amazing photographs sailing between these two continents. €55 Euro Istanbul - Scenic Bosphorus Cruise (Half Day)	Agios Nikolaos - Knossos Palace (Half Day) Crete is the largest and the most rugged of the Greek islands and home of the great Minoan Civilization and the mythological home of Zeus. The tour will start in Heraklion with a visit of the Knossos excavations. Here, archaeological discoveries revealed a civilization dating back to 4000 B.C., when a great empire flourished on the island. Based on the artifacts that were found, its theorized that this was the site of the ancient Minoan Kingdom. These findings will be viewed in detail, as your guide will lead you on a journey of discovery to learn of the sophisticated culture that flourished thousands of years ago on this island. REMARKS Walking in the archaeological site of Knossos will be on uneven gravel surfaces. Passengers may not be allowed to enter the site with big bags/rucksacks. Please note that the journey from Agios Nikolaos to Heraklion is approx. 1 hour. €56 Euro Agios Nikolaos - Knossos Palace (Half Day)
Istanbul - Secret Treasures of Istanbul (Full Day with lunch) This tour will give you a glimpse of the best and the most famous monuments in Istanbul from the Byzantine Empire era. The Chora Museum has a collection of fourteenth century frescoes, gold-inlaid mosaics and some of the world’s finest Byzantine paintings. Visit the ancient church of St. Sergius and Bachus. Visit an Underground Cistern, consisting of a network of waterways built as far back as the third century B.C. Continue to Balat area, for lunch at the restaurant. Drive to Rustem Pasha Mosque, built by Sinan in1550 for Rustem Pasha, a grand vizier who married one of the daughters of Süleyman the Magnificent. Inside and on the façade you can see some beautiful Iznik faience. The Mihrab, completely covered with faience tiles and the Mimbar are particularly striking. REMARKS Includes visit to religious sites, knees and shoulders must be covered and shoes are not permitted in the mosques. €60 Euro Istanbul - Secret Treasures of Istanbul (Full Day with lunch)	Agios Nikolaos - A Taste of Crete (Half Day) Drive to Elounda, located in a gorgeous natural bay - with a combination of the landscape and the sea it is something you will never forget! Free time will be given at Kritsa to browse in the streets with a delightful mixture of sights, sounds, and smells. Your tour continues to a local Olive Oil Farm. The production of olive oil, wine & raki takes place using the most traditional of methods and giving you the opportunity to experience Cretan life in the early 20th century. you will have the chance also to enjoy Cretan traditional music and dance with local performers. After the farm visit continue your journey to Agios Nikolaos. REMARKS In April and October, the refreshment (raki and “meze”) and the traditional Cretan dances will take place at a local tavern in Kritsa. €52 Euro Agios Nikolaos - A Taste of Crete (Half Day)
Kusadasi - Ephesus & the House of Virgin Mary (Half Day) Drive to Mt. Koressos, situated in a small valley, the humble chapel lies on the site of the little house where the Virgin Mary is believed to have spent her last days. Despite the many controversies, the Christian World still favors this belief and the site has been officially sanctioned by the Vatican for pilgrimage. Continue on to Ancient Ephesus and walk through the Magnesian Gate the entrance to the ancient city of Ephesus. See the Odeon (concert hall), the Fountain of Trajan, the steam-heated Baths of Scolastika, the Temple of Hadrian and the Latrians, the Library of Celsus and The Great Theater. Walk along the Arcadian Way, where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession. While driving back to Kusadasi and just outside Ephesus, view the Basilica of St. John, which was erected over his grave in the 6th century A.D. REMARKS Tour not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties. €64 Euro Kusadasi - Ephesus & the House of Virgin Mary (Half Day)	Agios Nikolaos - Spinalonga (Half Day) At the Northwest entrance of Elounda Bay lies the island of Spinalonga, impressive for its well preserved Venetian Fortress yet tragic due to its past role as a leper colony. It is notable for being one of the last active leper colonies in Europe, existing for this purpose until 1957. It is truly amazing to imagine the presence of an entire community hidden within the imposing fortification and isolated from the rest of the world. After visiting Spinalonga, you will continue your journey to St. Nicholas. The landmark of the city is a small lake, known as "Voulismeni" that is located in the centre of the city, at the foot of the cliffs. According to mythology, the goddess Athena used to take her bath in this lake. It is an especially picturesque site with many open-air cafés and restaurants along the waterfront. Here you will be given free time to browse in this beautiful town before you return to the ship. €51 Euro Agios Nikolaos - Spinalonga (Half Day)
Kusadasi - Ancient Ephesus (Half Day) Drive through Kusadasi and along the coast to reach Ephesus, famous in antiquity for its Temple of Diana - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - and later the home of St. John. In Ephesus follow your guide to enter the ancient site through the Magnesian Gate. Discover monuments including the Forum, the Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the Thermal Baths of Scolastika and the Great Theater. View the symbols all around and marvel at the fact that one is still able to read the inscriptions in the ancient Greek language. Walk along the Arcadian Way, where once Mark Anthony and Cleopatra rode in procession. As you drive back to Kusadasi, view the Basilica of St. John, which was erected over his grave in the 6th century A.D. by Emperor Justinian. REMARKS Tour not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties. €61 Euro Kusadasi - Ancient Ephesus (Half Day)	Santorini - Thira & Oia Village (Half Day) Driving along the road you will have the unique opportunity to admire the panoramic view of the Aegean Sea and the neighboring islands. A unique sight is the various layers of lava that can be seen on the face of the rock, each layer being another phase of the activity of the volcano. Built on the Caldera rim, Oia Village is an excellent example of Cycladic architecture. Explore the village walking along the cobble-stone streets and the white washed houses with blue shutters where one gets the impression that they are a beautiful travel poster. The tour will then proceed to the town of Fira, an attractive town perched on the Caldera rim. Here, you will have time to stroll along the lanes of the little town or relax over a coffee as you gaze down upon Kamenes, the two black volcanic islets in the Caldera Bay. A short cable car ride will take you down to the pier to rejoin the ship. €53 Euro Santorini - Thira & Oia Village (Half Day)
Mykonos - Mykonos by Night with Dinner & Show (Half Day) Internationally famous for its hot, endless summer days and sultry sleepless party nights where crowds dressed in the latest fashion or wearing as little as possible for comfort, gyrate in rhythm to the sounds of music spreading like a wave across the white washed narrow streets of town. Join a specially designed tour of Mykonos by night and experience an unforgettable evening ashore with dinner in a local Greek tavern, full of color and ambience as only Mykonos knows how to capture the visitor’s expectations. Enjoy authentic native dishes and wine. For your entertainment, a folkloric presentation will take place during dinner. Join the revelry and partake in the dancing or simply clap your hands in rhythm to the music. €69 Euro Mykonos - Mykonos by Night with Dinner & Show (Half Day)	Santorini - Santorini Sailing & Volcano (Half Day) Enjoy a cruise around the active crater of Nea Kameni islet. Sail along the strange formations of its volcanic shores, where black lava rocks and white pumice are combined beautifully with the red color of lava. Take a walk to the top of the volcanic island where sulfur is spewed into the air by one of the craters. Enjoy this surreal landscape as your guide narrates the creation and history of the volcano and the last eruption leading to the destruction of the island of Santorini. Take time to swim in the warm waters heated by Hot Springs on the sea floor. Continue your tour to the town of Fira. A short cable car ride will then take you down to the pier to rejoin the ship. REMARKS The tour will be available from April to September and is subject to weather conditions. It is recommended to bring your swimsuit and a towel. €53 Euro Santorini - Santorini Sailing & Volcano (Half Day)
Mykonos - Delos Apollo Sanctuary (Half Day) Delos is the legendary birthplace of the Sun God Apollo and his twin sister Artemis. For 500 years, tiny Delos was the religious & commercial hub of the entire Aegean. Today, the only remaining inhabitants are the keepers of its treasured ruins. First you see Agora and beyond it, the Sacred Way, which leads to the Temple of Apollo. Next, you see the remains of a Hellenistic Quarter with its harbor, water house and luxurious villas, such as the House of Cleopatra, House of the Dolphins, House of the Masks, House of Dionysos, and more. Note the architecture and the mosaic floors, which have survived over 2,500 years. Continue and admire the spectacular Avenue of the Lions, where five Naxian marble lions from the 7th century B.C. crouch, vigilantly guarding the now dry sacred lake. REMARKS Please note that the cruise from Mykonos to Delos is approx. 45 minutes. Tour not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties. €48 Euro Mykonos - Delos Apollo Sanctuary (Half Day)	Athens - Delphi With its site raised on the slopes of a high mountain terrace & dwarfed on either side by the great & ominous crags of Parnassus, it’s easy to see why the ancients believed Delphi to be the center of the universe. Confirmation of a divine presence was achieved through the discovery of a rock chasm that excludes strange vapors & reduced all visitors to frenzied, incoherent & undoubtedly prophetic mutterings, whilst consulting the Oracle! Visit the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Stadium & the Temple, as well as the museum of Delphi - home to over 10,000 artifacts, including the famous bronze Charioteer. In addition, you will also pass through the typical mountain Greek village of Arachova - famous for its cheese, matured in nearby caves, and for its flokati rugs. (Departs hotel approx 07:45, returns approx 18:30) €95 Euro with lunch, €85 Euro without lunch Athens - Delphi
Patmos - St. John’s Monastery & Grotto of the Apocalypse (Half Day) Enjoy a short drive to the village of Chora, where the Monastery of St. John is built within the walls of a strong fortification. View the courtyard, the monks’ dining room and the old bakery before you visit the main church noted for its outstanding frescoes and interior decoration. Next, visit the small museum where priceless ecclesiastical treasures, books, manuscripts, mosaics, icons, splendid medieval textiles, vestments and jewelry are housed. Continue to the nearby Grotto and Monastery of the Apocalypse. Walk down the steps to the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Here you will see the niches in the wall that mark the pillow and ledge used as a desk by the author of the Book of the Revelation and the crack in the rock made by the voice of God honoring the Holy Trinity. REMARKS Tour not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties. Includes visit to religious sites, knees and shoulders must be covered. €49 Euro Patmos - St. John’s Monastery & Grotto of the Apocalypse (Half Day)	Athens - Cape sounion Take a relaxing trip down to the southernmost tip of Mainland Greece to see the fifth century B.C Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. See if you can spot where Byron carved his initials on one of the temple’s sixteen columns. Marvel at the sheer rugged beauty of the coastline and the ancient temple perched above a 197-foot drop down to the Aegean Sea below. Stand above the site of the world’s first lighthouse, overlooking an area steeped in classical Greek history, ever since the tragic King Aegeas threw himself from the rocky precipice into the sea below, there by giving his name to the Aegean Sea. (Departs hotel approx. 15:00, returns approx 18:30) €37 Euro Athens - Cape sounion
Patmos - Scenic Island Tour (Half Day) An interesting scenic island tour has been designed for those passengers who prefer to discover the beauties of Patmos from the comfort of an air-conditioned motor coach. Start the tour from the port of Scala and drive to the central part of the island “Chora” which is the location of the Majestic Byzantine Monastery of St. John the Divine, built in 1088. Your sightseeing will first bring you to the Grotto of the Apocalypse, and then to the windmills of Chora, from where you will enjoy a beautiful view and have the chance to take photos. Continue around the island to see its landscape of outstanding natural beauty. Before arriving at the port, a stop is made at the square at Kambos in the north part of island. REMARKS Includes visit to religious sites, knees and shoulders must be covered. €37 Euro Patmos - Scenic Island Tour (Half Day)	Athens - Ancient Corinth & Wine Tasting Take a relaxing trip westwards along the scenic coastline of Saronic Gulf to the famous Corinth Canal with its magnificent views. After a short drive we arrive at the ancient town of Corinth. This is where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. Ancient Corinth was one of the richest cities due to her very significant geographical position, which helped a lot in developing trade. We are going to see Doric temple of Apollo, the huge agora as well as the start of Lechaion Road, which used to connect the agora with the port. We will also visit the ancient port of Kercheai where St. Paul disembarked. Then we will visit one of the most famous wineries of Nemea, one of the most popular vineyards in Greece. Here we are going to learn everything for the production of Greek red wine and have the chance to taste some of the best wines of the domain. (Departs hotel approx 08:30, returns approx 15:30) €74 Euro Athens - Ancient Corinth & Wine Tasting
Rhodes - Rhodes & Lindos Combined (Half Day) See how the city of Lindos is guarded by medieval walls constructed by the knights of St. John in the 13th century. Within them stands the ancient Acropolis of Lindos. From the Acropolis, marvel at the breathtaking views covering the great expanse of the Aegean Sea and St. Paul’s Bay, where the apostle cast anchor during his historic voyage to Ephesus. Proceed on foot uphill, to the great staircase leading from the Hellenistic Portico to the Acropolis and Temple of Athena. Should you wish to make your way up by mule, a fee must be paid to the local muleteer. Return to Rhodes city and enjoy a panoramic drive through the new part of the city before continuing to Mount Smith to see the ruins of ancient Rhodes, the Temple of Apollo and Diagoras Stadium. Afterwards the start of your walking tour through the medieval city of Rhodes begins at Porte d’Amboise. REMARKS Please note that the journey from Rhodes to Lindos is approx. 50 minutes. €51 Euro Rhodes - Rhodes & Lindos Combined (Half Day)

Depart - Return	East Coast (New York)	Mid West (Chicago)	West Coast (Los Angeles)	Land Only Price
Tue 03/29/11 - Sat 04/09/11	$2879	$2899	$3059	$2399
Tue 04/12/11 - Sat 04/23/11	$2959	$2999	$3299	$2449
Tue 04/26/11 - Sat 05/07/11	$3149	$3199	$3499	$2639
Tue 05/10/11 - Sat 05/21/11	$3249	$3299	$3599	$2739
Tue 05/24/11 - Sat 06/04/11	$3699	$3899	$3959	$2739
Tue 06/07/11 - Sat 06/18/11	$3699	$3899	$3959	$2739
Tue 06/21/11 - Sat 07/02/11	$3699	$3899	$3959	$2739
Tue 07/05/11 - Sat 07/16/11	$3699	$3899	$3959	$2739
Tue 07/19/11 - Sat 07/30/11	$3699	$3899	$3959	$2739
Tue 08/02/11 - Sat 08/13/11	$3699	$3899	$3959	$2739
Tue 08/16/11 - Sat 08/27/11	$3699	$3899	$3959	$2739
Tue 08/30/11 - Sat 09/10/11	$3249	$3299	$3599	$2739
Tue 09/13/11 - Sat 09/24/11	$3249	$3299	$3599	$2739
Tue 09/27/11 - Sat 10/08/11	$3249	$3299	$3599	$2739
Tue 10/11/11 - Sat 10/22/11	$3199	$3259	$3569	$2699
Tue 10/25/11 - Sat 11/05/11	$3199	$3259	$3569	$2699

Departure Details

Departures are available from March through October 2011.

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.

Single Room Supplement: from $450

Land Only rates from: $2,399

Port Taxes & Tips: $292 per person.

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	Athens	First Class	Divani Caravel Hotel
	Divani Caravel Hotel First Class 2 Vass Alexandrou Avenue Athens Greece Centrally located near the National Art Gallery, museums and the city's exclusive shopping center. Room features A/C, hair dryer, TV, phone, safe, mini bar, radio. Hotel has restaurant, coffee shop,bar,pool, business center, safe deposit box, beauty shop, concierge, newsstand, laundry service. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Laundry Service Beauty Salon Newsstand Business Center Pool Coffee Shop Restaurant(s) Concierge Safe Deposit Box Indoor Pool In-Room Amenities Air-Conditioning Mini-Bar Direct Dial Phone Radio Hairdryer Refrigerator In-Room Safe Satellite TV Centrally located near the National Art Gallery, museums and the city's exclusive shopping center. Room features A/C, hair dryer, TV, phone, safe, mini bar, radio. Hotel has restaurant, coffee shop,bar,pool, business center, safe deposit box, beauty shop, concierge, newsstand, laundry service.
4-10	Louis Cruise Lines		Louis M/S Cristal
	Louis M/S Cristal Louis Cruise Lines Superior Oceanview Stateroom with private bath. Your floating hotel is the MS Cristal which is 160m in length, 10 decks, max passenger capacity is 1200, 4 elevators through out and offers a pool, gym/spa, bar/lounge with shows including live music. Superior Oceanview Stateroom with private bath. Your floating hotel is the MS Cristal which is 160m in length, 10 decks, max passenger capacity is 1200, 4 elevators through out and offers a pool, gym/spa, bar/lounge with shows including live music.
11	Athens	First Class	Divani Caravel Hotel
	Divani Caravel Hotel First Class 2 Vass Alexandrou Avenue Athens Greece Centrally located near the National Art Gallery, museums and the city's exclusive shopping center. Room features A/C, hair dryer, TV, phone, safe, mini bar, radio. Hotel has restaurant, coffee shop,bar,pool, business center, safe deposit box, beauty shop, concierge, newsstand, laundry service. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Laundry Service Beauty Salon Newsstand Business Center Pool Coffee Shop Restaurant(s) Concierge Safe Deposit Box Indoor Pool In-Room Amenities Air-Conditioning Mini-Bar Direct Dial Phone Radio Hairdryer Refrigerator In-Room Safe Satellite TV Centrally located near the National Art Gallery, museums and the city's exclusive shopping center. Room features A/C, hair dryer, TV, phone, safe, mini bar, radio. Hotel has restaurant, coffee shop,bar,pool, business center, safe deposit box, beauty shop, concierge, newsstand, laundry service.

Travel Tools

Terms and Conditions

How to Make Your Reservation:

After selecting your tour and departure date, simply call 1-800-552-5545 and a Travel Specialist will take your reservation over the phone. You can pay your $350.00 deposit by credit card, or alternately you can mail a check made payable to Grand European Tours to the following address: GRAND EUROPEAN TOURS 6000 Meadows Road, Suite 520 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 USA. Please make your reservations as early as possible since many of our tours are completely filled 4 to 6 months before departure.

Final Payment:

Upon receiving the $350.00 deposit per person, you will be sent a confirmation. VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS and DISCOVER CARD may be used for this deposit amount, however, final payment is preferred by check or money order and is due in our Oregon office 60 days prior to the departure date. If reservations are made less than 60 days prior to departure, payment in full is required at the time of booking. If final payments are not received on time, Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. may cancel the reservation and invoke the cancellation fee. For European River Cruise 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 $275 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.

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. 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), the following fees will apply:

Less than 30 Days

Number of Days Prior to Departure	Cancellation/Change Land Tours – Per Person
31 - 60 Days	25% of tour cost
15 - 30 Days	50% of tour cost
Less than 15 Days	100% of tour cost
Number of Days Prior to Departure	Cancellation/Change River Cruises – Per Person
89 – 60 Days	35% of the cost
59 – 30 Days	50% of the cost
	100% of the cost

In addition, no refunds are made for unused portions of a tour or cruise including but not limited to missed meals or sightseeing, motorcoach travel and the non-use of hotel rooms. Passports and Visas: A valid U.S. passport is required for traveling outside of the U.S.; including to Canada & Mexico.

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 visiting the following countries: Russia ($218*), Belarus ($160*), China ($193*), and Brazil ($220*). An entry fee is required upon arrival at the airport in Egypt ($15*), Turkey ($20*), and Jordan ($15*), these countries prefer payment in U.S. dollars rather than local currency. Costa Rica has a Departure Tax of $26* per person paid at the airport. Australia requires an electronic visa ($0*) which is obtained at the time of airline ticket purchase. Israel does not require a visa for U.S. passport holders at this time. *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 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:

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 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 41 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:

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.

Airport Transfers:

Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfers are included in the tour price when you purchased 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 purchase; 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.

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.

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.

Transatlantic Flight:

Air transportation is in economy class by scheduled airlines. Some tours are not available from all of the airports. Any change you make to 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.

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.

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 9 for details). The Room Share Program does not apply to additional accommodations or airfare. The Room Share Program is not available on tours/cruises to Greece, Egypt, Mexico, Costa Rica, South America, China, Australia, New Zealand, 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:

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 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:

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 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.