Greek Islands & Istanbul Cruise
Greek Islands & Istanbul Cruise
12 Days
from $2,369
Tour Code: GCR
Greek Islands & Istanbul Cruise
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 24 meals including 10 Buffet
Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Three-Course
Dinners with tea or coffee and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.
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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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Travel DocumentsTravel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future tour.
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Professional Tour DirectorYour tour will be conducted by the most experienced Tour Directors in the business and will be with you throughout the tour.
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First Class Hotel & Ocean-view CabinHotels 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.
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Local Expert Guide: AthensLocal Expert Guide: Athens
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24 MealsWelcome Drink, 10 Buffet Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.
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Included Tour Highlights
Visit Ancient Corinth & Homer’s MycenaeStop 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.
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Istanbul: Enjoy a full day at leisure in this exotic cityEnjoy a free day at leisure in Istanbul.
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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.
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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.
Athens - Delphi Excursion with lunchDelphi was once considered the center of the universe, and it is easy to believe this as you are dwarfed by Mount Parnassus in one of the most beautiful ancient sites in Greece. You will visit the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Stadium and the Temple as well as the museum of Delphi - home to an impressive collection of artifacts including the bronze 'Charioteer of Delphi'. We also visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova, famous for its flokati rugs and 'formaella of Parnassos' cave-matured cheese. (This excursion may be offered without lunch EURO 85).
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Athens - Ancient Corinth & Wine TastingA scenic drive west along the coastline of the Saronic Gulf brings us to the Corinth Canal, which was finally completed in 1893 - a great technical achievement for its time. After taking in the magnificent view, we take a short drive to the ancient town of Corinth surrounding the foot of the monolithic Acrocorinth rock. The Acrocorinth is one of the most important medieval castle sites of Greece. You will see the huge agora, the Doric temple of Apollo, and the start of the Lechaion road connecting the Agora to the port of Kercheai, before returning to Athens in time for lunch. After lunch we visit one of the wineries in famous Nemea for a tour and tasting.
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Athens - Cape SounionCape Sounion is the southernmost tip of the Attica Peninsula in Greece, site of the first lighthouse and the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon. Steeped in Greek History, this is one of the most famous and picturesque places in Greece.
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Cruise - Optional Shore ExcursionsFull details of the excursions listed below will be provided by your representative in Greece or on embarkation of your cruise.
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DAY 1 USA - Athens
VIP Door-to-Door Transfer to your local airport for your overnight flight to Athens.
DAY 2 Arrive Athens
Arrive in the capital of Greece, Athens, for a relaxing two-night stay. Early this evening enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director.
DAY 3 Athens
This morning we view the Corinth
Canal before traveling among the
beautiful landscape of Argolis to
Homer’s Mycenae to visit the Treasury
of Atreus, the Beehive Tombs,
the Lion’s Gate and see the remains
of Agamemnon’s Royal Palace.
Then a short drive to visit Epidaurus’
2300-year-old, open air theater
with its remarkable acoustics.
Buffet Breakfast ncluded
DAY 4 Athens - Cruise
Our morning sightseeing of the
Greek capital 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.
This afternoon we head to the
Greek port of Piraeus to board our
first-class ship. Enjoy the onboard
comforts as the friendly crew takes
you on a fabulous 7-day cruise of
Turkey and the Greek Islands!
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 5 - 6 Cruising - Istanbul
Afternoon arrival in Istanbul.
Day 6 enjoy a full day at leisure
to explore or join an optional
excursion to the Blue Mosque
and Haghia Sophia. Depart Istanbul
in the evening on Day 6.
Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
DAY 7 Cruising - Izmir
After a pleasant morning’s
cruising, arrive at the Turkish port
of Izmir. Perhaps join a fascinating
optional excursion to the amazing
ruins of Ephesus.
Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
DAY 8 Patmos - Mykonos
Morning arrival at Patmos
(weather permitting). Your optional
shore excursion includes the
grotto and monastery where St.
John the Divine wrote the Book of
Revelations. Depart Patmos and later dock in Mykonos,
with its whitewashed
windmills overlooking
the harbor. Time to explore
the tavernas, shops and alleyways
before setting sail in the early evening.
Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
DAY 9 Rhodes
Arrive in Rhodes at 9:30am. A full
day to explore the historic Old
City of Rhodes with its ramparts
and palaces built by the Knights
of St. John during the Crusades or
join an optional excursion to the
Temple of Athena at Lindos. Depart
Rhodes at 7:00pm.
Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
DAY 10 Crete (Heraklion) - Santorini
Arrive at Heraklion on Crete.
Mingle with the locals or take an
optional excursion to the Minoan
Palace of Knossos. Depart Crete
at noon. Arrive in Santorini in
the early evening. Enjoy
some of the most
beautiful views in the
world from the cliff-top
village of Fira or join an
optional shore excursion
to Oia Village, famed
for its amazing sunsets.
Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
DAY 11 Cruising - Athens
After breakfast on our
ship, we disembark and return
to Athens. The remainder of the
day is free to explore on your
own or join an optional excursion
to Delphi. This evening enjoy
a Highlight Farewell Dinner in a
local restaurant in Athens’ Plaka
district!
Buffet Breakfast and Farewell Dinner Included
DAY 12 Athens - USA
We bid farewell to Athens.
Buffet Breakfast Included
Please Note: In some locations, you
will be required to walk on uneven
terrain and climb stairs without
handrails. You should be in good
health and be able to walk without
assistance.
of $400 per couple when you book by
February 10, 2012.
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Departure Details
Departures are available from March through October 2012.
Pricing Details
The prices above are for the land only portion of the tour and include the Early Booking Discount of $200 per person. In order to qualify for the discounts you must book and deposit by February 10, 2012.
Airfare is available at an additional cost from over 60 departure cities, call for an up-to-the-minute air quote from your hometown. When you book your Air & Land package together by you’ll save an additional $200 per couple!
Tour Price
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 $440
Port Taxes and Tips: $332 per person.
At times we offer discounted departures where the price has been discounted to reflect savings. Discounted rates are valid for new bookings only and are not combinable with any other offers.
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Divani Caravel Hotel
First Class Divani Caravel Hotel Location: This 5-star hotel is ideally located in the center of Athens just a few minutes’ walk from the National Art Gallery, four museums and Kolonaki, the city's exclusive shopping, business and entertainment center. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: This 5-star hotel is ideally located in the center of Athens just a few minutes’ walk from the National Art Gallery, four museums and Kolonaki, the city's exclusive shopping, business and entertainment center. |
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Louis Cristal
Louis Cristal Superior Oceanview Stateroom with private bath. The Louis Cristal is a luxurious cruise ship, with a unique yacht-like modern design and a cruising speed of 18 knots (approx.. 20 mph). The Cristal features an array of amenities with all the comforts of an upscale vessel. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Superior Oceanview Stateroom with private bath. The Louis Cristal is a luxurious cruise ship, with a unique yacht-like modern design and a cruising speed of 18 knots (approx.. 20 mph). The Cristal features an array of amenities with all the comforts of an upscale vessel. |
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Divani Caravel Hotel
First Class Divani Caravel Hotel Location: This 5-star hotel is ideally located in the center of Athens just a few minutes’ walk from the National Art Gallery, four museums and Kolonaki, the city's exclusive shopping, business and entertainment center. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: This 5-star hotel is ideally located in the center of Athens just a few minutes’ walk from the National Art Gallery, four museums and Kolonaki, the city's exclusive shopping, business and entertainment center. |
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Terms and Conditions
How to Make Your Reservation:
After selecting your tour and departure date, simply call 1-800-552-5545 and a Travel Specialist will take your reservation over the phone. You can pay your $350.00 deposit by credit card, or alternately you can mail a check made payable to Grand European Tours to the following address: GRAND EUROPEAN TOURS 6000 Meadows Road, Suite 520 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 USA. Please make your reservations as early as possible since many of our tours are completely filled 4 to 6 months before departure.
Final Payment:
Upon receiving the $350.00 deposit per person, you will be sent a confirmation. VISA, MASTERCARD, American Express and DISCOVER CARD may be used for this deposit amount, however, final payment is preferred by check or money order and is due in our Oregon office 60 days prior to the departure date. If reservations are made less than 60 days prior to departure, payment in full is required at the time of booking. If final payments are not received on time, Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. may cancel the reservation and invoke the cancellation fee. For Highlights of South Africa tour and all River Cruises final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
Pricing:
Land prices printed in this catalog are per person based on double occupancy. The Operator reserves the right to adjust prices due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, imposed fuel surcharges, taxes, charges and levies imposed by any third party including government and its agencies. Should these change the price of your tour by more than 10% you may cancel without penalty within 7 days after we notify you of the increase.
Cancellations, Changes & Refunds:
If a cancellation in writing is received by Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. 30 days or less after your reservation has been made, your $350.00 deposit will be FULLY REFUNDED. *See Air Reservations section for specific change fee information for air reservations. For cancellations or changes thereafter but more than 61 days prior to departure there will be a $350.00 per person fee assessed. If you must withdraw or make a change 60 days or less prior to departure (90 days or less for River Cruises and Highlights of South Africa), the following fees will apply:
| 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.
Airline Tickets Issued by Grand EuropeanTours:
The following charges apply for cancellations or changes to airline arrangements made by Grand European Tours: • Prior to Airline Ticketing: service fee of $50 per person • After Airline Ticketing: service fee of $75 per person plus any airline imposed penalties which may be up to 100% of the airline ticket value.
DOT Advisory:
The Department of Transportation requires us to inform you of the following conditions. The package price is subject to change as a result of increases in fuel surcharges and/or government taxes until it has been paid in full. You must consent to the possibility that, until you pay for your package in full, your price could go up. Once you have paid in full we would only pass along increases in government taxes if applicable at that time. You have 7 days from receipt of the first invoice to revoke your consent and request a refund, at which time we would cancel your booking.
Passports and Visas:
A valid U.S passport is required for traveling outside of the U.S.; including to Canada & Mexico. Passport application forms may be obtained from your local post office. All passports must contain at least 3 blank visa pages and must be valid for 6 months after the completion of your tour. Entry visa application forms will be sent prior to your departure for U.S. passport holders. Russia ($218*), China ($193*), Brazil ($220*) and Vietnam & Cambodia ($283*). An entry fee is required upon arrival at the airport in Egypt ($15*), Turkey ($20*) and Zimbabwe ($30*), these countries prefer payment in U.S. dollars rather than local currency. A per person Departure Tax is required at Costa Rica ($26*) and Peru ($31*) paid at the airport. A onetime Reciprocity Tax is required upon entry at the airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina ($140*) and Santiago, Chile ($131*); the fee can be paid in local currency, US Dollars, credit card or traveler check; the tax is valid for multiple entries for 10 years or until your passport expires. Australia requires an electronic visa ($0*) which is obtained at the time of airline ticket purchase. *All visa costs and entry/exit requirements can change at any time. Please visit travel.state.gov for current information. Individuals who do not hold a U.S. passport should contact CIBT/ZVS at 1-866-788-1100 to see if visas are required.
Travel Documents:
Approximately 15 days prior to the departure date you will receive a travel information package that will include your airline itinerary, travel tips, hotel list, baggage tag, travel wallet, etc. Visas, when required, will be distributed as soon as they are issued by the countries involved. Please note that your airline tickets and other tour documentation must bear your FULL name as it appears on your passport.
Tour Membership:
These tours require a blend of adventuresome spirit, physical fitness, walking ability, mental alertness, and a capacity for accepting situations as they exist and not, necessarily, as we would find them in America. If you have health concerns, we suggest that you contact your physician to help determine the suitability of one of these tours for you. We regret that we are unable to accept requests for special diets or itinerary variations. Disabled travelers requiring special attention or treatment on any tour must be reported when reservations are made. A companion who is able to provide the required assistance must accompany any person who is unable to travel independently or who needs any type of assistance.
Baggage:
Due to limited motorcoach storage capacity, each tour member is permitted one large suitcase not to exceed 50 pounds in weight nor 30”x22”x10” in dimension on European tours. Handling of this bag by hotel porters is included in the tour price. In addition, each person is allowed one small piece of carry-on size luggage that does not exceed the dimensions of 12”x11”x6” and is the complete responsibility of the tour member and must be taken on the motorcoach with you. Carry-ons with telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments and therefore cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage for safety reasons. Please note, North America, Mexico and Egypt tours have smaller baggage dimensions which are noted in your pre-tour documentation. Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. does not assume any responsibility for loss or damage to baggage or passengers’ belongings. Please note: It is your responsibility to verify the baggage weight restrictions for the individual airlines that you will be traveling on as in some instances baggage is restricted. Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included and are at passengers own expense.
VIP Door-to-Door Transfer Service:
The VIP Door-to-Door Transfer service is available for all customers departing from the 41 airports highlighted on page 12 and living within a 25 mile radius from point of departure to your chosen airport. It is an outbound service only. Maximum passengers in one car can not exceed four. For bookings with more than four people, further vehicles may be necessary and further supplementary charges will apply. For any journeys greater than 25 miles a supplementary cost for additional mileage will apply and will be advised within 48 hours of booking if necessary. Mileage is based on journey information from www.mapquest. com. Should you not use the VIP Door-to-Door Transfer we will deduct $50 per person from your tour price (this must be advised at time of booking). Cancellation of service or changes must be made 72 hours before scheduled pick-up.
Early Departure or Extended Stay:
If you wish to depart early or extend your stay in Europe, flight and hotel arrangements can be made by contacting our Oregon office. Airport transfers are not included but may be purchased through GET. On most tours you can reserve up to 3 additional nights at the hotel where your tour starts and ends, however space may be limited and is subject to availability. Please call for our low cost rates and availability. Luggage handling and breakfast is not included on North American tour extensions.
Land Tour Only:
If you wish to make independent flight arrangements, you may still reserve the land portion of a tour. Hotel-airport transfers are subject to availability and flight details must be provided in writing at least 45 days prior to departure. See tour page for specific transfer times.
Airport Transfers:
Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfers are included in the tour price when you purchase our land/air package and operate at fixed times on the first and last day of your tour. See the individual tour pages for details. For those making their own flight arrangements or extending at GET hotels, transfers can be purchased; please call for details. London Heathrow Airport Arrivals: For tours commencing in London, we have included a free group shuttle to/from LHR for clients that have booked our combined land/air packages. For clients that have made their own flight arrangements GET has negotiated special rates for shuttle transfers from LHR to your London hotel (which must be booked through GET) at a price of $40 per person per single trip to/from LHR. London Gatwick Airport Arrivals: Clients arriving at LGW who have booked our combined land/air packages are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher to Victoria Station, and will need to make their own way from Victoria Station to the tour hotel. For clients that have made their own flight arrangements we suggest you visit www.gatwickexpress. com for transfer information.
Smoking:
Please note that we do not permit smoking on our motorcoaches, however, frequent stops are made while touring.
Surface Travel & Sightseeing:
Ground arrangements are provided by Grand European Operations Ltd., a separate company, and include inter-city travel by private motorcoach with air-conditioning and an emergency restroom*, ferry, train, and ship as per the itinerary. Activities on days indicated in the itinerary as being “at leisure or optional” are left to your discretion. *Some exceptions apply.
Holidays:
During local or national holidays some museums, restaurants or sightseeing may be limited or not available. Alternatives will be offered wherever possible. At times, some itineraries may be operated in reverse; you will be advised at the time of booking. Nile River Cruises: due to the unreliability of domestic air scheduling, religious festivals and other unforeseen circumstances, the order of some itineraries may need to change at short notice; on occasion an alternative cruise boat of equal standing may be used.
Hotels:
The hotels reserved for our tours are rated as European Standard First Class. All hotel rooms provide a private bath (and/or shower) and toilet. These hotels are clean, comfortable and located so as to best facilitate guided sightseeing of the area. Hotels reserved for each tour are indicated in the Day-By-Day Itinerary. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to use other hotels, they will be of a similar standard, where possible. We only contract non-smoking rooms. All accommodations, meals and services have been designated as first class in Russia, Eastern Europe and provincial areas though some tourism facilities are less developed than what might normally be expected in this category. Tours in North and South America use Standard First Class hotels
Single Rooms:
A limited number of single rooms are available at the supplement shown for each tour. While single rooms provide privacy, they are often smaller than twin-bedded rooms. We do offer the option to join our non-smoking Room Share Program (see page 13 for details). The Room Share Program is not available on tours/cruises to Greece, Egypt, Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Peru, South America, South Africa, China, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, all European River Cruises and all pre or post tour extensions.
Triple Rooms:
Triple room accommodations are available on a limited basis at a reduced price. Triple rooms usually consist of a twin-bedded room with an additional folding bed or cot for the third person. They may not be comfortable for three adults. Triple rooms are not available on cruises.
Meals:
WR=Welcome Reception. Breakfasts are served as: B=Breakfast, BB=Buffet Breakfast, CB=Continental Breakfast, SB=Scandinavian Buffet Breakfast, FB=Full Breakfast. Lunches (L) and three-course table d’hote (set menu) dinners (D), (FD) farewell dinners and (BD) buffet dinners are shown in the itinerary for each tour and are generally catered by the hotel in which you are residing. (HD)Highlight Dinner and (HL) Highlight Lunch will be catered at a local restaurant or special venue. (DA) Dine-Around dinners are catered at a selection of restaurants preselected by Grand European Tours. Please note in cases of early morning departures, FB may not be available. Please note that we are unable to accept requests for special menus to meet dietary or religious requirements.
Tour Price Does Not Include:
Beverages and meals not detailed in the itinerary. Personal expenses including passport and visa fees, alcoholic beverages, optional sightseeing tours, laundry, phone calls, traditional end of the tour gratuity to your Tour Director and Motorcoach Driver, tips to local city guides, crew tips and all other items of a personal nature, airport tax, service & security charges and port taxes. (Subject to change.) Travel Insurance is also not included but is highly recommended.
Consumer Disclosure Notice:
Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully, as your deposit and payment for a trip constitutes consent to all conditions and general information contained in this brochure.
Responsibility:
These trips are arranged by Grand European Operations Ltd. (“Operator”) in conjunction with Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. It has made the travel arrangements as agent for the transportation carriers and other suppliers of services connected with the tour (“suppliers”) all of which are independent contractors. The Operator in no way owns or operates the vehicles or facilities to be used during the trip, and does not guarantee or assume responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of suppliers, their employees, agents, etc. Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
All bookings are accepted subject to the conditions imposed by suppliers and Operator, including airline, cruise line, rail, coach, hotel, restaurants, insurance and other companies, firms or persons concerned with the trip, and the Operator will make no refund in the event of their delay, cancellation, overbooking, strike, force majeure or for elements of the package not used by customer. If there is a difference between the Operator’s Conditions and those published by a supplier, the conditions of supplier shall apply. The Operator reserves the right to cancel a trip or change the itinerary whenever in its sole judgment conditions warrant, or if the Operator deems it necessary for your comfort, convenience or safety. Trips outside the USA require a valid passport. You are responsible for, and release the Operator from, passport, visa, vaccination requirements, and safety conditions in travel destinations. The Operator strongly recommends you purchase appropriate cancellation/medical/baggage insurance for the trip, which is available from the Operator. For medical information, call the Center for Disease Control at 800- 232-4636 or visit www.cdc.gov/travel, and for U.S. State Department travel advisories, call 202-647- 5225. The Operator reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the trip at any time who presents a significant risk to the health or safety of himself or others which can not be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by the Operator’s reasonable accommodation. The Operator reserves the right to correct an error in the advertised price prior to your departure. Prices in this brochure are accurate at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice due to changes in market factors including but not limited to foreign currency and supplier cost fluctuations. Prices set forth in future brochures shall supersede the prices in this brochure. Airfare quotes, and Air Add-ons in this brochure are subject to airline capacity limitations and higher airfares may apply depending on seat availability at the time of reservation. A contract is made when your reservation and payment are accepted by the Operator at its office, and any dispute shall be governed by Oregon law and subject to the jurisdiction of Portland, Oregon. In calculating the cost of your trip, Operator has relied on your consent to these terms and in the absence of this release, the trip cost would have been higher. Operator reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar quality at any time or to make changes in itinerary of similar quality. Operator will not be responsible to any person for expense, loss of time, money or other circumstance resulting from a change in itinerary or change of tour arrangements. Operator also reserves the right to cancel a tour prior to departure, and in such cases all payments made to date will be refunded and shall constitute full settlement. If you purchase an airline ticket separately, ensure that your travel agent explains the conditions under which the ticket is issued, as the Operator assumes no responsibility for such airline ticket cancellation fees. Please understand that not all museums and attractions are open every day of the year. Operator reserves the right to vary the sequence of sightseeing and/ or to re-route the order of cities if that will enable you to visit all listed excursions. In either case, the itinerary content will be maintained to the extent possible and there are no refunds for any unused or unavailable excursions. Promotional offers subject to change. This brochure supersedes any other current brochure on the market.
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