Italy is a multi-faceted, Mediterranean Jewel, and there is no better way to experience her many dimensions than on this 15-day adventure from the grandeur of Rome, Venice and Florence, to the charm of Assisi, Verona and the beautiful Bay of Naples! From metropolitan cities, to quiet, hilltop villages, The Grand Italia will take you through the best of Italy.

Your experience encompasses beautiful scenery and delightful adventures, such as the memorable dinner you share with a Sorrento family, the discovery of ancient life in Pompeii and a trip through unbelievably blue waters to the Isle of Capri. Each magical day, another face of Italy will be unveiled in moments to treasure forever.

The scenery will change, but with beauty which never fails to enchant. Azure seas and whitewashed houses frame the views in the south, rolling vineyard-clad hills mark the heartland, and expansive lakes and mountains stretch to the north. Which one will call you back to linger?

Stay in our selection of European First Class accommodations and enjoy 20 meals including 13 Buffet Breakfasts, 4 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 2 Highlight Dinners and 1 Dine-Around Dinner.

To ensure a comfortable travel experience, our motor coaches are equipped with large panoramic windows, reclining seats, air-conditioning and restroom facilities.

Airfare is available from over 60 cities across the US; call for up-to-the-minute airfare pricing from your departure city. Tour price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement or you can choose to participate in our room share program.

Your Tour Price Includes

VIP Door-to-Door Transfer Transfers you from your door step to select airports. At Grand European Tours we want to escort you every step of the way. Our exclusive outbound VIP Door-to-Door town car airport transfer service is available on every tour from over 40 cities throughout the USA! Start your tour in style. We will arrange a pick-up time from your home that suits you, and the day before departure, your chauffeur will contact you to confirm, so you can be confident everything is running according to schedule. You will be met at your front door by your chauffeur who will assist with your bags before transporting you to the airport with ample time for check-in. If you prefer to make your own arrangements, or should geographic restrictions preclude your participating in this VIP service, the price of your GET vacation will be reduced accordingly. Simply advise your Tour Coordinator at the time of your booking, and we will deduct $50 per person from your tour price. VIP Door-to-Door Transfer	Professional Tour Director Your tour will be conducted by the most experienced Tour Directors in the business. They will take the worry out of foreign travel as they manage the intricate details of your tour, keeping you entertained with anecdotes and stories to make sure your vacation is educational, entertaining and fun! Professional Tour Director
Up-to-the-Minute Roundtrip Airfare Roundtrip airfare available from over 60 departure cities. Call the most competitive and up to date pricing. Up-to-the-Minute Roundtrip Airfare	Local Expert Guides: Rome, Pompeii, Venice and Florence Local Expert Guides in Rome, Pompeii, Venice & Florence Our Local Expert Guides are the cream of the crop. As native citizens of the cities they represent, they offer a fascinating insight into local history, customs and tradition while entertaining you with stories that only a local would know! Local Expert Guides: Rome, Pompeii, Venice and Florence
Transportation Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom. Your Air/Land price includes airport transfers on itinerary arrival and departure days. Transportation	First Class Hotels Hotels are an expensive element of any tour and certainly one of the most important. For our tours we reserve European Standard First Class Hotels (or best available) and all hotel rooms feature a private bathroom. You’ll enjoy our selection of hotels such as Radisson, Hilton and Sheraton. First Class Hotels
Travel Documents GET travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future tour. Travel Documents	20 Meals 20 Meals included: Welcome Drink, 13 Buffet Breakfasts, 4 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 2 Highlight Dinners and 1 Dine-Around Dinner For your dining convenience, we have included breakfast every day as well as many 3-course dinners. You’ll enjoy the chance to meet and dine with other tour members yet still have some mealtimes free to dine when and where you like. 20 Meals

Included Tour Highlights

Visit the Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museum Privately guided tour of the priceless collection of art and treasures found in the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum. The Vatican Museums houses some of the richest collections of artifacts in the world. The most important collections come from Egypt, exposed in The Gregorian Museum, and the Ancient World, exposed in the Pio Clementino Museum. Here famous pieces of art are disclosed such as the Belvedere Torso, the Venus of Cnido, the Belvedere Apollo, the Augustus of Prima Porta and the Sarcophagus of Constantine. Visit the Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museum	Venice sightseeing including a gondola ride Venice sightseeing includes St. Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs followed by a highlight gondola ride around the Venetian canals. Venice sightseeing including a gondola ride
Guided sightseeing tour of Rome Visit St. Peter’s Basilica and continue to the famous Colosseum. Also, see the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus while touring Rome. Guided sightseeing tour of Rome	View Juliet’s Balcony Stop in Verona, home of Juliet’s Balcony from Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. View Juliet’s Balcony
Pompeii sightseeing Explore the ancient city of Pompeii with our resident local guide. An eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79 buried Pompeii, under cinders and ashes that have preserved the ruins of the city with magnificent completeness down to the fresh colors of the wall paintings. The long-forgotten site of the city was rediscovered in 1748 and has been sporadically excavated since that time. The habits and manners of life in Roman times have been revealed in great detail at Pompeii by the plan of the streets and footpaths, the statue-decorated public buildings, and the simple shops and homes of the artisans. The houses and villas have yielded rare and beautiful examples of Roman art. Among the most famous are the house of the Vetti, the villa of the Mysteries, and, in the suburbs of Pompeii, the villa of the Boscoreale. Pompeii sightseeing	See the Leaning Tower of Pisa The Tower of Pisa is the bell tower of the Cathedral. Its construction began in the August of 1173 and continued (with two long interruptions) for about 200 years. In the past it was widely believed that the inclination of the Tower was part of the project ever since its beginning, but now we know that it is not so. The Tower was designed to be \"vertical\" and started to incline during its construction. Both because of its inclination, and its beauty, from 1173 up to the present the Tower has been the object of very special attention. During its construction efforts were made to halt the incipient inclination through the use of special construction devices; later columns and other damaged parts were substituted in more than one occasion; today, interventions are being carried out within the sub-soil in order to significantly reduce the inclination and to ensure that Tower will have a long life. See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visit the Isle of Capri The Isle of Capri lies in the Bay of Naples off the tip of the Sorrento Peninsula and was once the summer home of Roman Emperors. Enjoy time to explore this enchanting island with white-washed houses, orange and lemon trees, fashionable shops and restaurants. Visit the Isle of Capri	Florence sightseeing Signoria Square Your panoramic Florence sightseeing tour includes Signoria Square, Santa Croce Basilica, the Baptistry and Piaza Michelangelo. Florence sightseeing
Visit San Marino Adriatic Coast at Sunset Visit San Marino, the smallest Republic in the world, known for its spectacular hilltop location. Visit San Marino	Visit the Accademia to view Michelangelo’s David Enjoy a visit to Accadamia to view Michelangelo’s Statue of David. This famous sculpture (also known as Il Gigante), carved between 1501 and I504 was destined to be placed immediately in front of the Palazzo Signoria in Florence. Today it is one of the most famous statues in the world. Visit the Accademia to view Michelangelo’s David

Explore & Discover

Explore & Discover events are the hands-on, more in-depth experiences that make your trip unique and unforgettable.

Explore & Discover™ Dinner with a Local Family Day 4 - Dinner with a Local Family Enjoy a fun and informative dinner with a local family in Sorrento. Dine on a selection of traditional dishes of the region and practice your Italian language skills in the intimate atmosphere of a private home. A truly unforgettable experience! Explore & Discover™ Dinner with a Local Family

Optional Excursions

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

Rome - Evening Introduction and Welcome Dinner Party The perfect way to begin your tour: share with your new traveling companions. A casual and fun meal with antipasto, light main course and drinks followed by an illumination drive for the first touch with this astonishing city. €46 euro Rome - Evening Introduction and Welcome Dinner Party	Venice – Burano Island & Lunch/ Dinner Today we take a private launch across the serene waters of the Lagoon to view the charming islands such as Murano, Torcello and St. Francesco Del Deserto. Escaping the crowds, we stop at the charming fisherman’s island of Burano, famous for its lace school. We make our way to a lovely restaurant to enjoy a delicious meal of regional specialties accompanied by unlimited wine! Time to wander the colorful attractive streets and shop for lace. This chance to see a completely different face of Venice should not be missed! A photographer’s paradise! €65 Euro Venice – Burano Island & Lunch/ Dinner
Rome – From the Spanish Steps To The Pantheon & Piazza Navona There is still no better way to discover the hidden corners or the famous sites of this enchanting city than by leisurely walking through it. Follow your guide through Rome’s center to see the Spanish Steps, Via Condotti, Navona Square and the best preserved Roman temple still standing today: the Pantheon. At the end of the tour, there is plenty of time to stroll around for shopping or treat yourself in a quaint café among the locals. €31 Euro Rome – From the Spanish Steps To The Pantheon & Piazza Navona	Baveno – Lake Maggiore Islands A private boat whisks us to the most spectacular island of the Italian Lake district: Isola Bella, which is still the summer residence of Prince Borremeo. A palace guide will take us on a fascinating tour of the baroque halls and uniquely decorated and cool grottoes before having time to explore the immaculate terraces of one of the most striking gardens in Europe, complete with a family of white peacocks! €34 Euro Baveno – Lake Maggiore Islands
Rome – Fountains by Night & Dinner A visit to Rome is not complete without tossing a coin into the most famous of its fountains to assure a happy return: Trevi. Along with it tonight we’ll enjoy dinner at a quaint Roman restaurant. Your meal will start off with an appetizer of antipasto, followed by pasta in a savory sauce, then your delicious main course, and topped off with a luscious dessert. Unlimited wine will complement your meal. €57 Euro Rome – Fountains by Night & Dinner	Florence - San Gimignano Excursion A delightful excursion to Tuscany’s most famous hill-top town. San Gimignano is considered the medieval Manhattan of Italy due to its towers which dominate the skyline. There’s time to enjoy the atmosphere of this unchanged ancient jewel perfectly which has remained intact since the 14th century, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage town. €31 Euro Florence - San Gimignano Excursion
Sorrento – Highlights of Capri Once in Capri, visit the island highlights: first, a cruise by private boat to the exclusive Marina Piccola area shows us the awesome Tiberius’ leap (where the Roman Emperor discarded his unwanted lovers!) and the world famous Faraglioni rocks, where we admire the amazing natural rock formations which characterize the island. Back in Marina Grande a Funicular takes us up to the town of Capri for a beautiful extended visit to the splendors of this exclusive site.* €28 Euro *Program subject to alteration due to local conditions. Sorrento – Highlights of Capri	Florence – Medici Banquet This evening we dine in the magnificent Palazzo Borghese, dating back to the Renaissance. This privately-owned palace re-creates a sumptuous Medici banquet with medieval costumes, music and show, accompanied by a typical Florentine menu including the famous Chianti wine. €66 Euro Florence – Medici Banquet
Sorrento – Amalfi Drive and Visit to Positano A spectacular drive takes us on one of the world’s most famous coastal roads with indescribable views – a real dream. Time to relax in the heart of Positano, the artists and photographers paradise on the Mediterranean Coast. €36 Euro Sorrento – Amalfi Drive and Visit to Positano	Florence – Jewels of the Renaissance To complete the discovery of Florence, delve into the cultural riches of this capital of the Renaissance : Accademia with its Michelangelo’s David, Bargello, Medici Chapels, Opera del Duomo, Pitti Palace; rich museums which collect paintings and statues of world famous masters. An easy guided visit to one of these important sites will be offered by your Tour Director depending on their availability on our day of stay. €34 Euro Florence – Jewels of the Renaissance
Sorrento – Old Harbor Dinner This evening starts with a “passeggiata”, joining the locals for a stroll through the most attractive and picturesque part of Old Sorrento before we wind our way down to the old harbor district located on the Mediterranean coastline. Enjoy a tranquil setting for dinner in a beautiful restaurant with its terrace a few inches above the sea. €56 Euro Sorrento – Old Harbor Dinner	Florence - Dinner at Restaurant Il Mulinaccio A short drive takes us out of Florence to one of the most famous Tuscan countryside restaurants situated in an old olive mill. Cocktails and antipasti before sitting down to dinner make this a very relaxing, social occasion, and chef Carlo and family are happy to share such recipes as stuffed olives and ricotta ravioli in walnut sauce with you! €57 Euro Florence - Dinner at Restaurant Il Mulinaccio
Venice – Venice by Night Our evening begins with a sail along the Grand Canal to Rialto Bridge. Enjoy an easy walk to St. Mark’s Square where a drink is awaiting in one of the fashionable concert cafes. Discover the charm Venice offers at night: when the crowds have gone, the square is an unforgettable site. €45 Euro Venice – Venice by Night

Depart - Return	East Coast (New York)	Mid West (Chicago)	West Coast (Los Angeles)	Land Only Price
Tue 11/02/10 - Tue 11/16/10	$3339	$3499	$3549	$3079
Tue 11/09/10 - Tue 11/23/10	$3339	$3499	$3549	$3079
Tue 03/08/11 - Tue 03/22/11	$3359	$3519	$3569	$3099
Tue 03/15/11 - Tue 03/29/11	$3359	$3519	$3569	$3099
Tue 03/22/11 - Tue 04/05/11	$3359	$3519	$3569	$3099
Tue 03/29/11 - Tue 04/12/11	$3439	$3599	$3649	$3179
Tue 04/12/11 - Tue 04/26/11	$3849	$4049	$4029	$3449
Tue 04/19/11 - Tue 05/03/11	$3799	$3999	$3979	$3399
Tue 04/26/11 - Tue 05/10/11	$3999	$4199	$4179	$3599
Tue 05/03/11 - Tue 05/17/11	$4029	$4229	$4209	$3629
Tue 05/10/11 - Tue 05/24/11	$4029	$4229	$4209	$3629
Tue 05/17/11 - Tue 05/31/11	$4639	$4659	$4749	$3629
Tue 05/24/11 - Tue 06/07/11	$4639	$4659	$4749	$3629
Tue 06/07/11 - Tue 06/21/11	$4639	$4659	$4749	$3629
Tue 06/21/11 - Tue 07/05/11	$4609	$4629	$4719	$3599
Tue 06/28/11 - Tue 07/12/11	$4609	$4629	$4719	$3599
Tue 07/12/11 - Tue 07/26/11	$4689	$4699	$4799	$3679
Tue 07/26/11 - Tue 08/09/11	$4689	$4699	$4799	$3679
Tue 08/09/11 - Tue 08/23/11	$4689	$4699	$4789	$3679
Tue 08/30/11 - Tue 09/13/11	$4029	$4229	$4199	$3629
Tue 09/06/11 - Tue 09/20/11	$4049	$4249	$4229	$3649
Tue 09/13/11 - Tue 09/27/11	$4049	$4249	$4229	$3649
Tue 09/20/11 - Tue 10/04/11	$4049	$4249	$4229	$3649
Tue 09/27/11 - Tue 10/11/11	$4049	$4249	$4229	$3649
Tue 10/04/11 - Tue 10/18/11	$3999	$4199	$4179	$3599
Tue 10/11/11 - Tue 10/25/11	$3999	$4199	$4179	$3599
Tue 10/18/11 - Tue 11/01/11	$3999	$4199	$4179	$3599
Tue 10/25/11 - Tue 11/08/11	$3999	$4199	$4179	$3599

Departure Details

Departures are available from November 2010 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 or you can choose to participate in our room share program.

Single Room Supplement: from $530

Land Only rates from: $3,079

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	Rome	First Class	Prime Hotel St John
	Prime Hotel St John First Class Via Matteo Boiardo 30 Rome Italy Just metres away from the Basilca of San Giovanni, the Saint John is a superior 4 star establishment which lives up to all the most modern requisites of prestige and hospitality. Hotel features wifi, bar, internet facilities, cafeteria, and concierge services. Rooms feature direct dial phones, hair dryer, mini-bar, safe, plasma TV, and wifi access. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Concierge In-Room Amenities Direct Dial Phone Internet Access Hairdryer Mini-Bar In-Room Safe Television Just metres away from the Basilca of San Giovanni, the Saint John is a superior 4 star establishment which lives up to all the most modern requisites of prestige and hospitality. Hotel features wifi, bar, internet facilities, cafeteria, and concierge services. Rooms feature direct dial phones, hair dryer, mini-bar, safe, plasma TV, and wifi access.
4,5	Sorrento		Hotel La Residenza
	Hotel La Residenza Via Rota 1 Sorrento Italy Recently renovated property situated in a residential area of Sorrento only 1 kilometer from the city centre & only steps from the beach. Set in a botanical garden. Hotel offers currency exchange, laundry services, outdoor swimming pool, “Tizano” restaurant with Mediterranean specialities & a solarium. Rooms include A/C, electronic in room safe, minibar, satellite TV & private bath with hairdryers. Hotel Amenities Currency Exchange Restaurant(s) Laundry Service Solarium Pool In-Room Amenities Air-Conditioning Mini-Bar Hairdryer Private Bath/Shower In-Room Safe Satellite TV Recently renovated property situated in a residential area of Sorrento only 1 kilometer from the city centre & only steps from the beach. Set in a botanical garden. Hotel offers currency exchange, laundry services, outdoor swimming pool, “Tizano” restaurant with Mediterranean specialities & a solarium. Rooms include A/C, electronic in room safe, minibar, satellite TV & private bath with hairdryers.
6	Assisi		Roseo Hotel Assisi
	Roseo Hotel Assisi Via G. Renzi, 2 Assisi Italy Located close to San Damiano, Basilica of Santa Chiara & San Francesco this hotel is ideally set in a lovely garden area a short 15 minute walk into town. Hotel amenities include fitness facilities, full service health spa, laundry facilities, sauna and indoor pool. Rooms include A/C, private bath with hairdryer, mini-bar and in room safe. Hotel Amenities Fitness Center Sauna Indoor Pool Spa Laundry Service Steam Room In-Room Amenities Air-Conditioning Mini-Bar Hairdryer Private Bath/Shower In-Room Safe Located close to San Damiano, Basilica of Santa Chiara & San Francesco this hotel is ideally set in a lovely garden area a short 15 minute walk into town. Hotel amenities include fitness facilities, full service health spa, laundry facilities, sauna and indoor pool. Rooms include A/C, private bath with hairdryer, mini-bar and in room safe.
7,8	Venice	First Class	Continental Hotel
	Continental Hotel First Class Lista di Spagna Cannaregio 166 Venice Italy The luxurious Continental Hotel is ideally located on the Grand Canal and a few steps from the railway station. 93 recently renovated rooms all with air conditioning with individual control, private bath, hair dryer, telephone, safe, color TV with remote control and a 16-channel satellite system. The hotel also has a private landing stage and terrace overlooking the Grand Canal and restaurant with two evocative terraces on the Grand Canal offers international cuisine or traditional dishes. Hotel Amenities Restaurant(s) In-Room Amenities Air-Conditioning Hairdryer Direct Dial Phone Television The luxurious Continental Hotel is ideally located on the Grand Canal and a few steps from the railway station. 93 recently renovated rooms all with air conditioning with individual control, private bath, hair dryer, telephone, safe, color TV with remote control and a 16-channel satellite system. The hotel also has a private landing stage and terrace overlooking the Grand Canal and restaurant with two evocative terraces on the Grand Canal offers international cuisine or traditional dishes.
9,10	Baveno	First Class	Simplon Hotel
	Simplon Hotel First Class Corso Garibaldi 52 Baveno Italy Four star hotel located in the heart of Baveno, surrounded by an age-old park, a few meters from the shore. Rooms feature A/C, satellite TV and telephone. Other hotel features restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, art gallery, gym and sauna. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Restaurant(s) Fitness Center Sauna Pool In-Room Amenities Air-Conditioning Satellite TV Direct Dial Phone Four star hotel located in the heart of Baveno, surrounded by an age-old park, a few meters from the shore. Rooms feature A/C, satellite TV and telephone. Other hotel features restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, art gallery, gym and sauna.
11	Florence	First Class	Hotel Londra
	Hotel Londra First Class Via Jacopo da Diacceto, 24 Florence Italy This is a four star elegant hotel located in the very heart of Florence. Just a few steps away are the Santa Maria Novella railway station, the Dome, the Uffizi Galley, the Ponte Vecchio & the Accademia Gallery. Hotel features: garden area, wifi, solarium terrace, fitness center and spa. Rooms feature: welcoming, spacious, luminous rooms sound proofed and equipped with every comfort. Hotel Amenities Fitness Center Spa Garden WiFi Solarium In-Room Amenities Air-Conditioning Hairdryer Cable TV In-Room Safe Coffee/Tea Maker Refrigerator This is a four star elegant hotel located in the very heart of Florence. Just a few steps away are the Santa Maria Novella railway station, the Dome, the Uffizi Galley, the Ponte Vecchio & the Accademia Gallery. Hotel features: garden area, wifi, solarium terrace, fitness center and spa. Rooms feature: welcoming, spacious, luminous rooms sound proofed and equipped with every comfort.
14	Rome	First Class	Sheraton Golf Parco DeMedici
	Sheraton Golf Parco DeMedici First Class Viale Parco de' Medici 167 Rome Italy Charming country style hotel surrounded by a 27-hole golf course. 16km from the center of Rome (downtown shuttle services provided). Rooms feature A/C, minibar, alarm clock, satellite TV, phone and in-room safe. Other hotel features 3 restaurants, 3 bars, outdoor pool and fitness facility. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Pool Fitness Center Restaurant(s) In-Room Amenities Air-Conditioning Mini-Bar Direct Dial Phone Satellite TV In-Room Safe Charming country style hotel surrounded by a 27-hole golf course. 16km from the center of Rome (downtown shuttle services provided). Rooms feature A/C, minibar, alarm clock, satellite TV, phone and in-room safe. Other hotel features 3 restaurants, 3 bars, outdoor pool and fitness facility.

Travel Tools

Terms and Conditions

PAYMENT INFORMATION

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

Final Payment: Upon receiving the $350.00 deposit per person, you will be sent a confirmation. VISA, MASTERCARD, American Express and DISCOVER CARD may be used for this deposit amount, however, final payment is preferred by check or money order and is due in our Oregon office 60 days prior to the departure date. If reservations are made less than 60 days prior to departure, payment in full is required at the time of booking. If final payments are not received on time, Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. may cancel the reservation and invoke the cancellation fee. For European River Cruises and Oberammergau Passion Play package tours, final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.

Pricing: While the air-inclusive tour prices printed in this catalog include airfare which is current at the time of printing, note that availability is limited and prices may be higher at the time you book your trip. For the most competitive and up to date pricing from your departure city call our toll free number at 1-800-552-5545. All air-inclusive prices are subject to change before payment is made in full. Price quoted is per person based on double occupancy. Does not include government taxes and fees including the September 11th Security Fee or taxes ranging from $75 to $250 based on destination and routing. The Operator reserves the right to adjust prices due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, imposed fuel surcharges, taxes, charges and levies imposed by any third party including government and its agencies. Should these change the price of your tour by more than 10% you may cancel without penalty within 7 days after we notify you of the increase.

CANCELLATION, CHANGES & REFUNDS

Cancellations, Changes & Refunds: If a cancellation in writing is received by Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. 30 days or less after your reservation has been made, your $350.00 deposit will be FULLY REFUNDED. See Transatlantic Flight section for specific change fee information for air reservations. PLEASE NOTE: Oberammergau packages are NOT included in our 30 day cancellation policy. For cancellations or changes thereafter but more than 61 days prior to departure there will be a $350.00 per person fee assessed. If you must withdraw or make a change 60 days or less prior to departure, the following fees will apply:

Land Tours
Number of Days Prior to Departure Cancellation/Change Land Tours Per Person

31 - 60 Days ....... 25% of tour cost

15 - 30 Days ....... 50% of tour cost

Less than 15 Days ....... 100% of tour cost

River Cruises
Number of Days Prior to Departure Cancellation/Change River Cruises Per Person

89 - 60 Days ....... 35% of the cost

59 - 30 Days ....... 50% of the cost

Less than 30 Days ....... 100% of the cost

In addition, no refunds are made for unused portions of a tour or cruise including but not limited to missed meals or sightseeing, motorcoach travel and the non-use of hotel rooms.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

Passports and Visas: All tour members must possess a valid U.S. passport while traveling outside the U.S. Passport application forms may be obtained from your local post office. All passports must contain at least 3 blank visa pages and must be valid for 6 months after the completion of your tour. For tours that visit Russia and Belarus, visa application forms will be sent to you approximately 75 days prior to departure. A valid U.S. passport is necessary at this time. The approximate cost of the Russia and Belarus visas is $350* per person. Individuals who do not hold a U.S. passport should contact the appropriate consulate of each country included in the tour to acquire the necessary visa. An entry fee $15 U.S.* is required upon arrival into Egypt, US $20* upon arrival into Turkey, and US $15* upon arrival into Jordan, these countries prefer payment in U.S. dollars rather than local currency. Please note that a valid passport is required for all tours that enter Canada and Mexico. Costa Rica has a Departure Tax of U.S. $26* per person paid at the airport. *Important note: The cost of the visas is subject to change.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Approximately 15 days prior to the departure date you will receive a travel information package that will include your airline ticket, travel tips, hotel list, baggage tag, travel wallet, etc. Visas, when required, will be distributed as soon as they are issued by the countries involved. Please note that your airline tickets and other tour documentation must bear your FULL name as it appears on your passport.

TOUR MEMBERSHIP

Tour Membership: These tours require a blend of adventuresome spirit, physical fitness, walking ability and mental alertness, and a capacity for accepting situations as they exist and not, necessarily, as we would find them in America. If you have health concerns, we suggest that you contact your physician to help determine the suitability of one of these tours for you. We regret that we are unable to accept requests for special diets or itinerary variations. Disabled travelers requiring special attention or treatment on any tour must be reported when reservations are made. A companion who is able to provide the required assistance must accompany any person who is unable to travel independently or who needs any type of assistance.

BAGGAGE & VIP DOOR-TO-DOOR

Baggage: Due to limited motorcoach storage capacity, each tour member is permitted one large suitcase not to exceed 50 pounds in weight nor 30”x22”x10” in dimension on European tours. Handling of this bag by hotel porters is included in the tour price. In addition, each person is allowed one small piece of carry-on size luggage that does not exceed the dimensions of 17”x14”x6” and is the complete responsibility of the tour member and must be taken on the motorcoach with you. Carry-ons with telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments and therefore cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage for safety reasons. Please note, North America and Mexico tours have smaller baggage dimensions which are noted in your pre-tour documentation. Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. does not assume any responsibility for loss or damage to baggage or passengers’ belongings. Please note: It is your responsibility to verify the baggage weight restrictions for the individual airlines that you will be traveling on as in some instances baggage is restricted.

VIP Door-to-Door Transfer Service: The VIP Door to Door Transfer service is available for all customers departing from the 40 airports highlighted on page 10 and living within a 25 mile radius from point of departure to your chosen airport. It is an outbound service only. Maximum passengers in one car can not exceed four. For bookings with more than four people, further vehicles may be necessary and further supplementary charges will apply. For any journeys greater than 25 miles a supplementary cost for additional mileage will apply and will be advised within 48 hours of booking if necessary. Mileage is based on journey information from www.mapquest.com. Should you not use the VIP Door to Door Transfer we will deduct $50 per person from your tour price (this must be advised at time of booking). Cancellation of service or changes must be made 72 hours before scheduled pick-up.

EARLY DEPARTURE OR EXTENDED STAY

Early Departure or Extended Stay: If you wish to depart early or extend your stay in Europe, flight and hotel arrangements can be made by contacting our Oregon office. Airport transfers are not included but may be purchased through GET. On most tours you can reserve up to 3 additional nights at the hotel where your tour starts and ends, however space may be limited and is subject to availability. Please call for our low cost rates and availability.

LAND TOUR ONLY

Land Tour Only: If you wish to make independent flight arrangements, you may still reserve the land portion of a tour. Hotel-airport transfers are subject to availability and flight details must be provided in writing at least 45 days prior to departure. See tour page for specific transfer times.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Airport Transfers: Airport transfers are included in the tour price when you purchase our Land & Air package. Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfers operate at fixed times on the first and last day of your tour. See the individual tour pages for details. For tours commencing in London we have included a free group shuttle to/from London’s Heathrow Airport for clients that have booked our combined air/land packages. Passengers who are arriving at London’s Gatwick Airport who have also booked a land/air package are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher and will need to make their way from Victoria station to their tour hotel. For passengers that have made their own flight arrangements GET has negotiated special rates for group shuttle transfers from London’s Heathrow Airport to the door of your London hotel (which must be booked through GET). Price U.S. $30 per person per single trip to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. For passengers flying into London’s Gatwick Airport you could take the Gatwick Express train, for details visit the Gatwick Express website at www.gatwickexpress.com. For non-London arrivals, transfers can be purchased for those extending at GET hotels. Please call for details.

SMOKING

Please note that we do not permit smoking on our motorcoaches, however, frequent stops are made while touring.

SURFACE TRAVEL & SIGHTSEEING

Surface Travel & Sightseeing: Ground arrangements are provided by Grand European Operations Ltd., a separate company, and include inter-city travel by private motorcoach with air-conditioning and an emergency restroom*, ferry, train, and ship as per the itinerary. Activities on days indicated in the itinerary as being “at leisure or optional” are left to your discretion. *Some exceptions apply.

TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT

Transatlantic Flight: Air transportation is in economy class by scheduled airlines. Some tours are not available from all of the airports. Any change in an airline reservation within 60 days prior to departure is subject to a Change Fee of $75 per person plus any airline penalties. Requests for specific airlines, non-stop or direct flights and/or seat assignments are accepted as preferences only and cannot be guaranteed. All seating is requested as non-smoking. Frequent flyer programs are under the control of the respective airlines. In most cases your airline tickets will be electronically issued in lieu of paper tickets. Please note that your airline tickets and other tour documentation must bear your FULL name as it appears on your passport. Please note that airline reservations can only be made for dates less than 331 days out.

HOLIDAYS

Holidays: During local or national holidays some museums, restaurants or sightseeing may be limited or not available. Alternatives will be offered wherever possible. Note that certain Nile cruises may operate in reverse, from Aswan to Luxor. Due to the unreliability of domestic air scheduling, religious festivals and other unforeseen circumstances, the order of some Nile River Cruise itineraries may need to change at short notice. On occasions an alternative cruise boat of equal standing may be used.

HOTELS

Hotels: The hotels reserved for our tours are rated as European Standard First Class. All hotel rooms provide a private bath (and/or shower) and toilet. These hotels are clean, comfortable and located so as to best facilitate guided sightseeing of the area. Hotels reserved for each tour are indicated in the Day-By-Day Itinerary. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to use other hotels, they will be of a similar standard, where possible. All accommodations, meals and services have been designated as first class in Russia, Eastern Europe and provincial areas though some tourism facilities are less developed than what might normally be expected in this category. Tours in North and South America use Standard First Class hotels.

SINGLES & TRIPLES

Single Rooms: A limited number of single rooms are available at the supplement shown for each tour. While single rooms provide privacy, they are often smaller than twin-bedded rooms. For people traveling alone on a GET coach tour, we offer the option to join our Room Share Program (call for details). Please note that there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. The Room Share Program does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Select London & Paris, Greek Islands and Istanbul, Ancient Greece cruise extension, Egypt and the Nile, Egypt and Jordan, Mexico's Copper Canyon, Costa Rica, South America and and all European River Cruises.

Triple Rooms: Triple room accommodations are available on a limited basis at a reduced price. Triple rooms usually consist of a twin-bedded room with an additional folding bed or cot for the third person. They may not be comfortable for three adults. Triple rooms are not available on cruises.

MEALS

Meals: Breakfasts are served as: B=Breakfast, BB=Buffet Breakfast, CB=Continental Breakfast, SB=Scandinavian Buffet Breakfast, FB=Full Breakfast. Lunches (L) and three-course table d’hote (set menu) dinners (D), (FD) farewell dinners and (BD) buffet dinners are shown in the itinerary for each tour and are generally catered by the hotel in which you are residing. (HD) Highlight Dinner and (HL) Highlight Lunch will be catered at a local restaurant or special venue. (DA) Dine-Around dinners are catered at a selection of restaurants pre-selected by Grand European Tours. Please note in cases of early morning departures, FB may not be available. Please note that we are unable to accept requests for special menus to meet dietary or religious requirements.

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE

Tour Price Does Not Include: Beverages and meals not detailed in the itinerary. Personal expenses including passport and visa fees, alcoholic beverages, optional sightseeing tours, laundry, phone calls, traditional end of the tour gratuity to your Tour Director and Motorcoach Driver, tips to local city guides, crew tips and all other items of a personal nature. Airport tax, service & security charges and port taxes. (Subject to change.) Travel Insurance is also not included but is highly recommended.

CONSUMER DISCLOSURE NOTICE

Please read the Tour Information & Conditions carefully, as your deposit and payment for a trip constitutes consent to all conditions and general information contained in this brochure.

RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibility: These trips are arranged by Grand European Operations Ltd. (“Operator”) in conjunction with Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. It has made the travel arrangements as agent for the transportation carriers and other suppliers of services connected with the tour (“suppliers”) all of which are independent contractors. The Operator in no way owns or operates the vehicles or facilities to be used during the trip, and does not guarantee or assume responsibility for the acts and/ or omissions of suppliers, their employees, agents, etc.<br><br> Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.

All bookings are accepted subject to the conditions imposed by suppliers and Operator, including airline, cruise line, rail, coach, hotel, restaurants, insurance and other companies, firms or persons concerned with the trip, and the Operator will make no refund in the event of their delay, cancellation, overbooking, strike, force majeure or for elements of the package not used by customer. If there is a difference between the Operator’s Conditions and those published by a supplier, the conditions of supplier shall apply. The Operator reserves the right to cancel a trip or change the itinerary whenever in its sole judgment conditions warrant, or if the Operator deems it necessary for your comfort, convenience or safety. Trips outside the USA require a valid passport. You are responsible for, and release the Operator from, passport, visa, vaccination requirements, and safety conditions in travel destinations. The Operator strongly recommends you purchase appropriate cancellation /medical/baggage insurance for the trip, which is available from the Operator. For medical information, call the Center for Disease Control at 800-232-4636 or visit www.cdc.gov/travel, and for U.S. State Department travel advisories, call 202-647-5225. The Operator reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the trip at any time who presents a significant risk to the health or safety of himself or others which can not be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by the Operator’s reasonable accommodation. The Operator reserves the right to correct an error in the advertised price prior to your departure. Prices in this brochure are accurate at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice due to changes in market factors including but not limited to foreign currency and supplier cost fluctuations. Prices set forth in future brochures shall supersede the prices in this brochure. Airfare quotes, and prices for tours that include air, in this brochure are subject to airline capacity limitations and higher airfares may apply depending on seat availability at the time of reservation. A contract is made when your reservation and payment are accepted by the Operator at its office, and any dispute shall be governed by Oregon law and subject to the jurisdiction of Portland, Oregon. In calculating the cost of your trip, Operator has relied on your consent to these terms and in the absence of this release, the trip cost would have been higher. Operator reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar quality at any time or to make changes in itinerary of similar quality. Operator will not be responsible to any person for expense, loss of time, money or other circumstance resulting from a change in itinerary or change of tour arrangements. Operator also reserves the right to cancel a tour prior to departure, and in such cases all payments made to date will be refunded and shall constitute full settlement. If you purchase an airline ticket separately, ensure that your travel agent explains the conditions under which the ticket is issued, as the Operator assumes no responsibility for such airline ticket cancellation fees. Please understand that not all museums and attractions are open every day of the year. Operator reserves the right to vary the sequence of sightseeing and/ or to re-route the order of cities if that will enable you to visit all listed excursions. In either case, the itinerary content will be maintained to the extent possible and there are no refunds for any unused or unavailable excursions. Promotional offers subject to change. This brochure supersedes any other current brochure on the market.

Important Information for Oberammergau Tours

What’s Included in your Oberammergau Package?
You’ll arrive in Oberammergau the evening before the Passion Play performance, with plenty of time to settle in and relax before dinner in your hotel. The next morning, after breakfast there is free time to explore the village, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. The Passion Play commences at 2.30pm and runs until 5.00pm, when there is a three hour interval, during which time dinner is served at a local restaurant. The performance resumes again at 8.00pm. The end of the play is scheduled for 10.30pm and there is a transfer back to your overnight accommodation. Depart Oberammergau the following morning after breakfast.

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Deposits: For bookings made after 1st October 2009, a non refundable deposit of $1,425 is required. Final tour payment must be completed 90 days prior to departure. Any bookings made less than 90 days before departure require full payment at time of booking.

Cancellation Fees:
For cancellations made after February 1st 2010 and more than 90 days prior to departure 100% of the deposits paid, between 89 to 60 days prior to departure 80% of the total tour price and from 59 days to actual day of departure 100% of the total tour price. Grand European Tours Travel Protection Plan is available at $249 per person payable with deposit only (excludes Oberammergau package). GET’s Savings and Discounts do not apply to the Oberammergau package portion of your tour.