Switzerland & Glacier Express
12 Days
from $4,229
Tour Code: GTS
The majestic Klein Matterhorn is certainly a dominating force on this 12-day tour, but it isn’t the only wonder you’ll experience as you make your way through Switzerland and enjoy spectacular scenery from the Glacier Express!
Cross the Julier Pass and arrive in the beautiful alpine resort of St. Moritz for a full day of leisure. Then it’s all aboard the Glacier Express for an unforgettable trip across 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels to Zermatt where you’ll enjoy breath-taking views of the Matterhorn. Enjoy the charming towns surrounding Lake Geneva as you settle in for a three-night stay in Montreux, your home base for exploring Chamonix, the French town in shadow of Mont Blanc.
Lucerne, with lakeside views of snow-capped mountains, is the perfect spot to conclude your high-flying Swiss adventure. Put on your boots for a final hike in the Alps or kick off your shoes and indulge in an afternoon of chocolates and top-of-the world views.
Stay in our selection of European First Class accommodations and enjoy 16 meals including Welcome Reception with snacks, 10 Buffet Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Highlight Lunch, 3 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine. To ensure a comfortable travel experience, our motorcoaches are equipped with large panoramic windows, reclining seats, air-conditioning and emergency restroom facilities.
Tour price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement. Single rooms are available at a supplement or you can choose to our room share program.
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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. |
Travel DocumentsTravel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future tour. |
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. |
Professional Tour DirectorYour tour will be conducted by the most experienced Tour Directors in the business and will be with you throughout the tour. |
16 MealsWelcome Reception with snacks, 10 Buffet Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Highlight Lunch, 3 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine. |
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
Visit the Principality of Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein's Vaduz Castle Visit the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein, the smallest German-speaking country in the world! |
Panoramic sightseeing of Geneva
Jet D' Eau Geneva sightseeing includes views of the United Nations, Reformation Monument and the famous Jet D’Eau fountain. |
Ride the famous Glacier Express
The Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz in Switzerland is one of the greatest train journeys in the world. Travel in comfort through the unspoiled natural beauty of a landscape rich in ancient, fragrant mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows, rushing mountain streams and mountain valleys, soaked in tradition and centuries-old culture. |
Lucerne City TourLucerne sightseeing includes the Swiss Lion Monument and the famous wooden bridge. |
Visit the 12th century fortress, Chillon Castle of Lord Byron’s poem
Built on the water’s edge, Chillon is unique with one side a fortress facing the ancient road to Italy and the other a princely residence facing the Lake of Geneva. The origins of the castle go back a long way. The first written reference to Chillon was made in 1160, although it is known that the rock on which the castle was built had been inhabited in antiquity. This is easily explained by its strategic position controlling the narrow passage between lake and mountains. The former presence of a Roman outpost is very likely (roman coins and debris were found during excavation work on the Chillon rock, in 1896). From the middle of the 12th century, Chillon castle belonged to the Counts of Savoy. It was completely modified and considerably enlarged in the 13th century, over the existing foundations. The 13th and 14th centuries are Chillon’s truly golden era. |
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.
St. Moritz - Carriage Ride to the Roseg GlacierA short ride to Pontresina and from here, take a horse drawn carriage ride through the picturesque Roseg Valley for spectacular views. |
Geneva - Mont Saleve DinnerEnjoy the exhilarating ascent of Mont Saleve by cable car, and arrive in France to spend an unforgettable evening dining in the panoramic restaurant towering over the international city and the lake of Geneva. Classic French cuisine will certainly complement the majesty of the surrounding Alpine vista. Enjoy a scenic drive back to the hotel by motorcoach. |
St. Moritz - The Bernina Express (Lunch at Poschiavo)Enjoy a journey of sheer excitement as we take one of the most fantastic train journey’s Europe has to offer. The Bernina Express, achieves a unique feat in Europe, climbing without the aid of the cogwheel over the 7,300ft Bernina Pass. The changes from the Alpine climate and the scenery to the Mediterranean are quite dramatic as we are a stone’s throw from the Italian border! We stop in the village of Poschiavo for free time and lunch before returning to St. Moritz by coach. |
Lucerne - Swiss Fondue & Folklore ShowEnjoy a tasty Swiss meal (one of the courses will be the famous Swiss cheese fondue) in a typical restaurant. Whilst you enjoy dinner, join in the fun of a lively folklore show which includes yodeling, flag throwing, Alpenhorn blowing and other great Swiss entertainment. Drinks are included. |
Zermatt - Kleiner MatterhornA unique electric taxi service will drive us to the foot of Zermatt's highest and most spectacular mountain experience. Enjoy stunning views as we ascend to Furi and Trockener steg before boarding Europe's highest cable car to arrive on the snow-capped top of the world at 3883 m (12,740 ft). A magnificent panorama of the highest peaks in Switzerland, Italy and France will make this an unforgettable experience - one not to be missed. |
Lucerne - Mt. Stanserhorn & Lake CruiseWe begin with a scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to the village of Stans, terminal of one of Switzerland’s oldest mountain railways. We ascend to the top by old-timer railway and modern cable car to reach 1898 m (6227 feet) - an excellent vantage from which to view the breathtaking scenery of Alpine Switzerland. Free time to take in the air and perhaps some refreshment before we descend to rejoin our coach. (On certain departures this optional may be operated in reverse, ending with the cruise.) |
DAY 1 USA - Zurich

VIP Door-to-Door Transfer to your local airport for your overnight flight to Zurich.
DAY 2 Arrive Zurich

On arrival at Zurich Airport,
your airport transfer leaves for
the tour hotel at 09:30, 12:00 &
14:30. This evening, join your
Tour Director and fellow travelers
for an informal Welcome Reception.
Welcome Reception Included
DAY 3 Zurich - Liechtenstein - St. Moritz

Enjoy a picturesque drive via Lake
Wallen on the way to the Principality
of Liechtenstein, a tiny
alpine country famous for its
postage stamps. We then journey
further into the heart of the
Swiss Alps, a region considered by
many to be the most beautiful in
the world. Cross the Julier Pass,
used since Roman times, on our
way to the world famous resort of
St. Moritz for two leisurely nights.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 4 St. Moritz Free Day

A full day at leisure to relax in
this world famous ski resort or
perhaps take an optional excursion
by train over the Bernina
Pass.
Buffet Breakfast Included
DAY 5 St. Moritz - Glacier Express - Zermatt

Today enjoy a highlight of your tour as we take our seats on board the famous Glacier Express Train for a full day excursion! Passing roaring waterfalls and glacial ice fields; this once in a lifetime journey crosses 291 bridges and passes through 91 tunnels. Marvel at the unspoiled natural beauty of the dense forests, peaks capped with eternal snow and centuries-old villages in the very heart of Switzerland. Enjoy a relaxing lunch on board before reaching Zermatt, our home for the next two nights.
Buffet Breakfast and Lunch Included
DAY 6 Zermatt Free Day

A full day at leisure to relax in
this car-free Swiss resort situated
beneath the stunning Matterhorn.
Surrounded by a dozen peaks over
13,000-ft. high, memories of this
beautiful village will last forever.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 7 Zermatt - Chillon - Montreux

This morning we drive through
the vineyards and apricot groves of
the lower Rhone Valley to Chillon
Castle for an included visit of this 12th century fortress immortalized
by the poet Lord Byron. With its
moat, dungeons, Great Banqueting
Hall and Knights’ Hall, this
is a perfect example of a European
medieval castle. Soon we
are in the French speaking town
of Montreux, with its palm trees,
shimmering lake, and backdrop of
snowcapped mountains, our home
for three relaxing nights.
Buffet Breakfast Included
DAY 8 Montreux (Lake Geneva & Chamonix Excursion Included)

The choice is yours. Perhaps you
would like to relax in this idyllic
lakeside location or you can take
an included trip to the international
city of Geneva where an
orientation sightseeing tour shows
the home to the International Red
Cross and the United Nations; we
also see the Reformation Monument
and the Jet D’Eau fountain.
Later, cross into France and head
to Chamonix in the shadows of
Mont Blanc, Europe’s tallest mountain,
dotted with fine ski resorts,
before returning to Montreux for
an evening at leisure.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 9 Montreux (Gruyeres Excursion with included Cheese Fondue Lunch)

When we think of Switzerland we
think of cheese and chocolate and
today you can indulge in both!
This morning, take a short drive to
explore the Cailler chocolate factory
of Broc; watch the chocolate
being processed and sample a variety
of chocolates. Later, continue
to the medieval village of Gruyeres,
home of this most famous of
Swiss cheeses where we enjoy the
fun of an included lunch of Swiss
cheese fondue.
Buffet Breakfast and Highlight Lunch Included
DAY 10 Montreux - Bern - Interlaken - Lucerne

Past the Olympic
city of Lausanne, our
route takes us to the Swiss capital
of Bern to see the famous bears.
Continue to the lakeside resort of
Interlaken in the heart of the Bernese
Oberland, before continuing
north over the Brunig Pass to medieval
Lucerne to visit the impressive
Swiss Lion Monument and the
mural decorated wooden bridge.
Enjoy two relaxing nights in one of
Switzerland’s most beautiful cities.
Buffet Breakfast Included
DAY 11 Lucerne Free Day

Plenty of time at leisure for a stroll
by the River Reuss, a visit to the
Glacier Garden, or even to take
a hike in the Alps! Spoil yourself
with one last delicious “cake and
coffee” or take an optional trip to
Mt. Stanserhorn. Tonight, enjoy
your Highlight Farewell Dinner
in a local restaurant in Lucerne’s
Old Town.
Buffet Breakfast and Farewell Dinner Included
Day 12 Lucerne - Zurich - USA

We bid farewell to Switzerland.
Departure transfers arrive at Zurich
Airport at 08:00 & 10:00.
Buffet Breakfast Included
of $400 per couple when you book by
February 10, 2012.
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Departure Details
Departures are available from May through September 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 is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement.Single rooms are available at a supplement or you can choose our room share program.
Single Room Supplement: from $695
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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Hotel Continental Zurich
Hotel Continental Zurich Location: The Hotel Continental Zurich (formerly Sofitel Zurich) is ideally located 5 minutes from the main train station and Bahnhofstrase shopping area. In-Room Amenities
Location: The Hotel Continental Zurich (formerly Sofitel Zurich) is ideally located 5 minutes from the main train station and Bahnhofstrase shopping area. |
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| 3,4 | St Moritz | Monopol Hotel | |||||||||||||||||
Monopol Hotel
First Class Monopol Hotel Location: This four-star hotel in located in the center of the pedestrian area of St. Moritz, surrounded by luxury designer boutiques, just minutes walking distance from the Chantarella mountain railway. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: This four-star hotel in located in the center of the pedestrian area of St. Moritz, surrounded by luxury designer boutiques, just minutes walking distance from the Chantarella mountain railway. |
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Ambassador
First Class Ambassador Location: The hotel is located in the center of Zermatt, at the door to the Matterhorn in this romantic village car-free village. Each room has a balcony with views of the Matterhorn or surrounding mountains. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: The hotel is located in the center of Zermatt, at the door to the Matterhorn in this romantic village car-free village. Each room has a balcony with views of the Matterhorn or surrounding mountains. |
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Royal Plaza Montreux
Royal Plaza Montreux Location: Royal Plaza, a five-star hotel, is gorgeously located on the lake in Montreux, Switzerland and offers breathtaking views of the lake and mountains. Hotel Amenities
Location: Royal Plaza, a five-star hotel, is gorgeously located on the lake in Montreux, Switzerland and offers breathtaking views of the lake and mountains. |
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Astoria Lucerne
First Class Astoria Lucerne Location: This beautiful hotel is within walking distance from the Chapel Bridge, the lakeside promenade and countless other places of interest in the heart of the city. Hotel Amenities
Location: This beautiful hotel is within walking distance from the Chapel Bridge, the lakeside promenade and countless other places of interest in the heart of the city. |
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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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