Imperial Russia & Baltic States

Imperial Russia & Baltic States
16 Days from $4465 Tour Code: RBS

Imperial Russia & Baltic States

Day 1 USA - Helsinki

VIP Door-to-Door Transfer to your local airport for your overnight flight to Helsinki.

Day 2 Arrive Helsinki

Arrive in Finland’s capital, Helsinki, for a relaxing two-night stay. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Drink and dinner with your Tour Director and travel companions.
Dinner Included

Day 3 Helsinki

This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour that includes views of Finlandia Hall, the Parliament Building and visits to the colorful Market Square, the Sibelius Monument and the unique Rock Church of Temppeliaukio.
Scandinavian Breakfast Included

Day 4 Helsinki - Tallinn

Today we board our ship to cross the Baltic Sea and arrive in Estonia’s beautiful capital city, Tallinn, where our sightseeing includes walking through the well preserved streets of the old hanseatic quarter with its medieval walls and 15th-century Luhike Jalq Gate, plus a visit to the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. For dinner this evening, enjoy the freedom of your Dine-Around program, and choose from a selection of restaurants recommended by your Tour Director.
Scandinavian Breakfast and Dine-Around Included

Day 5 Tallinn - Riga

Today we enjoy a scenic drive along the Gulf of Riga and finish the day in the Latvian capital of Riga, our home for the next two relaxing nights.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included

Day 6 Riga

Our sightseeing tour of Riga visits the 13th-century Dom Cathedral with time to admire the medieval architecture of the Tris Brali.
Buffet Breakfast Included

Day 7 Riga - Vilnius

Our first stop this morning is to view the summer palace of the Duke of Kurland in Rundale. We cross the border into Lithuania, the largest and most densely populated of the Baltic States, to view the 'Hill of Crosses' in Siauliai – a symbol of resistance against Soviet occupation.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included

Day 8 Vilnius

During your included sightseeing of Vilnius, see the Gedimino Square with its towering Cathedral dating from 1784. Visit the Jesuit University and see the incredible 'Gates of Dawn.' Later, visit the medieval Castle in Trakai.
Buffet Breakfast Included

Day 9 Vilnius - Minsk

Depart Lithuania on our way to Minsk, the capital of Belarus, also known as White Russia. Sightseeing will include both the Leninsky Prospect and Victory Square. Tonight, enjoy local Belarus cuisine at dinner with Russian Champagne.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included

Day 10 Minsk - Smolensk - Moscow

From Minsk, we cross the Pripet Marshes on our way to Smolensk. Continuing along the historic road to Smolensk, we follow a route traveled throughout history by countless others including Napoleon’s retreating Grande Armée in the grim winter of 1812. We then arrive for a leisurely three-night stay in Russia’s historic capital and largest city, Moscow.
Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Day 11 -12 Moscow

Two full days in Moscow with guided sightseeing that includes Red Square where we view St. Basil’s many-domed cathedral built by Ivan the Terrible, Lenin’s Tomb and the Kremlin Wall. A special highlight visit will be made to the Armory inside the Kremlin, once the treasure chamber of the Czars!
Buffet Breakfast Included

Day 13 Moscow - St. Petersburg

A highlight of the tour and something completely different: we take our reserved seats for our train journey from Moscow to St. Petersburg! Crossing the River Volga we make our way through a land once inhabited by the famous Russian composer Tchaikovsky and an inspiration for many of his works. Then we arrive for a leisurely three-night stay in St. Petersburg.
Buffet Breakfast and Lunch Included

Day 14 -15 St. Petersburg

Founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, St. Petersburg is considered to be Russia’s most magnificent city. Russian Baroque architecture will intrigue you, as we travel along Nevsky Prospect viewing St. Isaac’s Cathedral and visiting the Czar’s Winter Palace. A special highlight visit takes us to the famous Hermitage Museum, home to one of the world’s largest collections of fine art. The next day is free to explore on your own. On your last evening enjoy a festive Highlight Farewell Dinner!
Buffet Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included

Day 16 St. Petersburg - USA

We bid farewell to Russia.
Buffet Breakfast Included

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.

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.

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.

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 Pre-Release 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 from October 1st 2009 to January 31 2010 $500 per person; 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.

INSURANCE INFORMATION / TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN

DESCRIPTION OF COVERAGE

Grand European Tours Travel Protection Plan is designed exclusively for you to ensure your protection in the event that an unforeseen incident occurs, or your plans need to change, for any reason.
Enjoy extensive coverage during your vacation for just $249 for any tour.

For details call 1-800-552-5545

PRE-DEPARTURE CANCELLATION WAIVER BENEFIT

The Grand European Tours “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver Provided by Grand European Tours:
With the Grand European Tours “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, Grand European Tours will provide you with 100% of the cancellation charges in the form of a future travel credit certificate, should you cancel your tour more than 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure for any reason that is not eligible for cash reimbursement under the Trip Cancellation section of the Travel Protection Plan. Cancellation charges are reimbursed in the form of Grand European Tours Travel Certificates allowing you a two year credit to travel with us at a later date! Please note that to be eligible for the “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, you must enroll and pay for the plan within two days of your initial trip deposit. The certificate is valid for two years, is non-transferable and non-refundable and may not be redeemed for cash. Future travel certificates do not include airfare cancellation charges for air arrangements unless those arrangements were provided by Grand European Tours. For NY residents only, the “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver may be purchased separately from the Grand European Tours Travel Protection Plan. Contact 1-888-722-2195 for details.

SECTION I: TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT PROTECTION Provided by Grand European Tours

PART A: TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT PROTECTION
MAXIMUM BENEFIT LIMIT (Per Participant)
Trip Cancellation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Up To Total Trip Cost
Trip Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Up To Total Trip Cost
Trip Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 ($150/day)

Pre-Departure Trip Cancellation:

We will pay a Pre-Departure Trip Cancellation Benefit, up to the amount in the Schedule if you are prevented from taking your Covered Trip due to your, an Immediate Family Member's, Traveling Companion's, or Business Partner's Sickness, Injury, or death or Other Covered Events as defined, that occur(s) before departure on your Covered Trip. The Sickness or Injury must: a) commence while your coverage is in effect under the plan; b) require the examination and treatment by a Physician at the time the Covered Trip is canceled; and c) in the written opinion of the treating Physician, be so disabling as to prevent you from taking your Covered Trip.

Pre-Departure Trip Cancellation Benefits:

We will reimburse you, up to the amount in the Schedule for the amount of prepaid, non-refundable and unused Payments or Deposits that you paid for your Covered Trip. We will pay your additional cost as a result of a change in the per person occupancy rate for prepaid travel arrangements if a Traveling Companion's Covered Trip is canceled and your Covered Trip is not canceled.

Post-Departure Trip Interruption

We will pay a Post-Departure Trip Interruption Benefit, up to the amount in the Schedule, if: 1) your arrival on your Covered Trip is delayed; or 2) you are unable to continue on your Covered Trip after you have departed on your Covered Trip due to your, an Immediate Family Member's, Traveling Companion's, or Business Partner's Sickness, Injury, or death or Other Covered Events as defined. For item 1) above, the Sickness or Injury must: a) commence while your coverage is in effect under the plan; b) for item 2) above, commence while you are on your Covered Trip and your coverage is in effect under the plan; and c) for both items 1) and 2) above, require the examination and treatment by a Physician at the time the Covered Trip is interrupted or delayed; and d) in the written opinion of the treating Physician, be so disabling as to delay your arrival on your Covered Trip or to prevent you from continuing your Covered Trip.

Post-Departure Trip Interruption Benefits

We will reimburse you, less any refund paid or payable, for unused land or water travel arrangements and/or the following: 1) the additional transportation expenses by the most direct route from the point you interrupted your Covered Trip: a) to the next scheduled destination where you can catch up to your Covered Trip; or b) to the final destination of your Covered Trip; 2) the additional transportation expenses incurred by you by the most direct route to reach your original Covered Trip destination if you are delayed and leave after the Scheduled Departure Date. However, the benefit payable under 1) and 2) above will not exceed the cost of a one-way economy air fare (or first class, if the original tickets were first class) by the most direct route less any refunds paid or payable for your unused original tickets. 3) your additional cost as a result of a change in the per person occupancy rate for prepaid travel arrangements if a Traveling Companion's Covered Trip is interrupted and your Covered Trip is continued. 4) reasonable additional accommodation and transportation expenses (up to $100 per day) incurred to remain near a covered traveling Immediate Family Member or Traveling Companion who is hospitalized during your Trip.

In no event shall the amount reimbursed under Trip Cancellation or Trip Interruption exceed the amount you prepaid for your Trip.
Important: You, your Traveling Companion and/or your Immediate Family Member booked to travel with you must be medically capable of travel on the day you purchase this coverage. The covered reason for cancellation or interruption of your Trip must occur after your effective date of Trip Cancellation coverage.

Trip Delay

If your Covered Trip is delayed for 12 hours or more, we will reimburse you, up to the amount shown in the Schedule for unused land or water travel arrangements, less any refund paid or payable and reasonable additional expenses incurred by you for hotel accommodations, meals, telephone calls and economy transportation to catch up to your Trip, or to return Home. We will not pay benefits for expenses incurred after travel becomes possible.

Trip Delay must be caused by or result from: 1) Common Carrier delay; 2) loss or theft of your passport(s), travel documents or money; 3) quarantine; 4) hijacking; 5) natural disaster; 6) a documented traffic accident while you are en route to departure; 7) unannounced strike; 8) a civil disorder.

SECTION II: TRAVEL INSURANCE BENEFITS

Underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company**
PART B. MEDICAL PROTECTION
Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation . . . . . . . . $50,000
Medical Expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .$50,000

Pre-Existing Conditions

Benefits under Parts A & B (except Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation) are subject to the Pre-Existing condition Exclusion detailed below:

"Pre-Existing Condition" means an illness, disease, or other condition during the 60-day period immediately prior to your effective date for which you or your Traveling Companion, Business Partner or Immediate Family Member who is scheduled or booked to travel with you: 1)received or received a recommendation for a diagnostic test, examination for a diagnostic test, examination or, or medical treatment; or 2)took or received a prescription for drugs or medicine .

Item 2) of this definition does not apply to a condition which is treated or controlled solely through the taking of prescription drugs or medicine and remains treated or controlled without any adjustment or change in the required prescription throughout the 60-day period before coverage is effective under this Policy.

Waiver of the Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion:
The Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion is waived provided you meet all of the following requirements: 1) the payment for this plan is received within 2 days of the initial Covered Trip deposit/payment for your Covered Trip; and 2)you are not disabled from travel at the time you make your plan payment.

Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation:

In the event that a covered illness or injury requires air or ground transportation to a specialized facility or to return home, the plan provides covered medical services and supplies (as coordinated by our 24-hour Assistance provider, to help ensure your safe transport). The plan also provides payment for transportation of mortal remains in the event of death that occurs during the Tour.

Medical & Dental Expenses:

Should you become injured or sick during your vacation, the plan will reimburse you for necessary medical expenses for up to one year from the date of your accident or illness. This coverage is especially important, as Medicare and many private insurance policies generally do not cover you outside of the U.S., and many HMO’s do not cover you outside their provider area. The plan also reimburses you for emergency dental treatment incurred during your Tour.

PART C. BAGGAGE PROTECTION

Baggage and Personal Effects . . . . . . .$2,500
Baggage Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500

Baggage Protection:
Provides reimbursement for baggage or personal property which is lost, stolen, or damaged. If your bags are delayed or misdirected for more than 24 hours, the plan will reimburse you for the purchase of necessary personal items.

PART D. TRAVEL ACCIDENT PROTECTION

Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Air Common Carrier . . . . . . . . . . $100,000
Any Other Circumstance . . . . . . .$25,000

Accidental Death and Dismemberment:

We will pay this benefit up to the amount on the Schedule if you are injured in an Accident which occurs while you are on a Covered Trip and covered under the plan, and you suffer one of the losses listed below within 365 days of the Accident. The Principal Sum is the benefit amount shown on the Schedule.

Air Common Carrier Benefits:

The benefits provided by the plan for air flight applies only if you sustain a covered loss in an Accident which occurs: 1) while a passenger in or on, boarding or alighting from an Air Common Carrier; or 2) being struck or run down by an Air Common Carrier that is licensed to carry passengers for hire.

SECTION III: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Provided by On Call International

PART E. WORLDWIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE (ON CALL INTERNATIONAL)
CareFreeTM Travel Assistance . . . . . . . . . .24/7
Medical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24/7
Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24/7

24-Hour Assistance:
One toll-free telephone call gives you access to On Call International a worldwide network of medical and travel-related professionals who will work together to solve your medical or travel-related problem.

Priced at $249.

Note:

Prices are subject to change without notice.
While the above is not a complete description – a full plan description detailing the terms, conditions and exclusions will be sent to you – we have highlighted just a few of the plan benefits. If you have any Travel Protection Plan questions, or would like to request a copy of the plan description, please call our plan administrator, BerkelyCare, at 1-866-808-7162 or visit www.getours.com.
The Grand European Tours Travel Protection Plan is provided in addition to other applicable indemnity or insurance programs, where permitted by law and shall apply only after benefits have been paid.
* For NY residents, Section I Travel Arrangement Protection (Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption & Trip Delay) is underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio.
** Section II Travel Insurance Benefits, Policy Number MZ0911061H0000A are underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio: NAIC #10952 (all states except as otherwise noted) Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5000. In CA, CT, HI, NE, NH, PA, TN and TX Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5100 and TAHC5200. In IL, IN, KS, LA, OR, OH, VT, WA and WY Policy Forms TAHC5100IPS and TAHC5200IPS.
Section III Emergency Assistance Services are provided by On Call International.
This plan was designed and is administered by BerkelyCareSM.
IN CALIFORNIA: BerkelyCareSM is a service mark of Aon Direct Insurance Administrators, CA Insurance License # 0795465.
IN ALL OTHER STATES: BerkelyCareSM is a division of Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. in all states other than CA, except: AIS Affinity Insurance Agency, Inc. in MN and OK and AIS Affinity Insurance Agency in NY.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:

Grand European Tours
6000 Meadows Road, Suite 520
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Local Calls: (503) 718-2262
Toll Free: (800) 552 - 5545

Roundtrip Airfare Airfare and fuel surcharges are included from selected cities across the US and over 60 alternative departure cities are available at a low cost supplement. Roundtrip Airfare	Local Expert Guides: Helsinki,Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Moscow & St.Petersburg Local Expert Guide in Helsinki,Tallinn, Riga, Villnius, Moscow & St.Petersburg 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: Helsinki,Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Moscow & St.Petersburg
Transportation Airport & hotel transfers on arrival & departure. Deluxe motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom. Transportation	First Class Hotels First class hotels, all with private bath. First Class Hotels
Travel Documents GET travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future tour. Travel Documents	25 Meals Welcome Reception, 15 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 6 Three-course Dinners with tea or coffee and 1 Highlight 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. 25 Meals
Professional Tour Director Your tour will be conducted by some of the most experienced Tour Directors in the world. These dedicated professionals will manage the intricate details of your tour, fill you in on local culture and customs, and delight you with their anecdotes and stories. Their vast knowledge of the region will enhance your entire travel experience, allowing you to have a vacation that is education, entertaining and fun! Professional Tour Director

Helsinki sightseeing includes visits to the Market Square and Rock Church of Temppeliaukio Helsinki sightseeing includes visits to the Market Square and Rock Church of Temppeliaukio	Moscow sightseeing includes Red Square & views of St. Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's.... Moscow sightseeing includes Red Square & views of St. Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Tomb & the Kremlin Wall Moscow sightseeing includes Red Square & views of St. Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's....
See Tallinn's Weighing House, Pharmacy and Town Hall in the old Market Square Alexander Nevsky Cathedral See Tallinn's Weighing House, Pharmacy and Town Hall in the old Market Square	Train from Moscow to St.Petersburg Train from Moscow to St.Petersburg
Visit the astonishing 'Votive Hill of Crosses' near Siauliai Hill of Crosses Visit the astonishing 'Votive Hill of Crosses' near Siauliai	St Petersburg sightseeing includes visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress and the Hermitage When Peter the Great re-conquered the lands along the Neva River in 1703, he decided to build a fort to protect the area from possible attack by the Swedish army and navy. The fortress was founded on a small island in the Neva delta on May 27, 1703 (May 16 according to the old calendar) and that day became the birthday of the city of St Petersburg. The Swedes were defeated before the fortress was even completed. For that reason, from 1721 the fortress housed part of the city's garrison and rather notoriously served as a high security political jail. Among the first inmates was Peter's own rebellious son Alexei. Later, the list of famous residents included Dostoyevsky, Gorkiy, Trotsky and Lenin's older brother, Alexander. Parts of the former jail are now open to the public. Also, tour one of the world's greatest museums, the spectacular Hermitage. St Petersburg sightseeing includes visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress and the Hermitage
Minsk sightseeing includes Leninsky Prospect & Victory Square Victory Square Minsk sightseeing includes Leninsky Prospect & Victory Square

St. Petersburg - Russian Folklore Evening Full transportation is provided to an impressive Russian palace for a colorful evening of traditional folklore. The music, costumes and provided drink evoke the spirit of old Russia. St. Petersburg - Russian Folklore Evening	Moscow – Back to the USSR Take a ride back in time to the Moscow underground - meant to be the artistic showcase of the Soviet Union. The beautiful metro-stations display stained glass, statues, marble walls, chandeliers and mosaics to rival those in Rome. Continue with an exclusive visit to the country’s top cemetery where you will find the final resting place of Nikita Khrushchev and Raisa Gorbachev Moscow – Back to the USSR
St Petersburg – Yusupov Residence and Rasputin Museum Journey into the glamorous world of Russian aristocracy today, as we visit the palace of the Yusupov family. Built with great imagination and an unlimited budget, the palace offers a memorable visit. Learn of the final hours of Rasputin who was murdered in the palace by his host. St Petersburg – Yusupov Residence and Rasputin Museum	Vilnius – Traditional Dinner & Local Entertainment This lighthearted evening of fun, music, dance and colorful costumes introduces us to the cultural of the region. We enjoy a typical meal of regional specialties with drinks and entertainment by Lithuanian performers. Vilnius – Traditional Dinner & Local Entertainment
Moscow – Moscow By Night Get a splendid view of Moscow as you admire the famous sights, such as Red Square and the Kremlin, as night descends upon them Moscow – Moscow By Night

Country	Currency	Tips	City	Weather	Time
Estonia			Tallinn
Finland			Helsinki
Russia			Moscow
			St. Petersburg

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Imperial Russia & Baltic States

Imperial Russia & Baltic States 16 Days from $4465 Tour Code: RBS

Imperial Russia & Baltic States

Your Tour Price Includes

Roundtrip Airfare

Local Expert Guides: Helsinki,Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Moscow & St.Petersburg

Transportation

First Class Hotels

Travel Documents

25 Meals

Professional Tour Director

Included Tour Highlights

Helsinki sightseeing includes visits to the Market Square and Rock Church of Temppeliaukio

Moscow sightseeing includes Red Square & views of St. Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's....

See Tallinn's Weighing House, Pharmacy and Town Hall in the old Market Square

Train from Moscow to St.Petersburg

Visit the astonishing 'Votive Hill of Crosses' near Siauliai

St Petersburg sightseeing includes visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress and the Hermitage

Minsk sightseeing includes Leninsky Prospect & Victory Square

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Optional tours can be purchased upon arrival ......

St. Petersburg - Russian Folklore Evening

Moscow – Back to the USSR

St Petersburg – Yusupov Residence and Rasputin Museum

Vilnius – Traditional Dinner & Local Entertainment

Moscow – Moscow By Night

Day 1 USA - Helsinki

Day 2 Arrive Helsinki

Day 3 Helsinki

Day 4 Helsinki - Tallinn

Day 5 Tallinn - Riga

Day 6 Riga

Day 7 Riga - Vilnius

Day 8 Vilnius

Day 9 Vilnius - Minsk

Day 10 Minsk - Smolensk - Moscow

Day 11 -12 Moscow

Day 13 Moscow - St. Petersburg

Day 14 -15 St. Petersburg

Day 16 St. Petersburg - USA

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Reval Lietuva

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LAND TOUR ONLY

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Imperial Russia & Baltic States
16 Days from $4465 Tour Code: RBS