Vienna, Salzburg, Prague & Budapest
14 Days
from $2,829
Tour Code: VPB
Relax and enjoy a leisurely discovery of four fascinating, imperial jewels! From the Baroque opulence of Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna to the delightful reality of Budapest on the Danube, you’ll thrill at the sights and experiences on this sweeping, 14-day adventure!
The wonder of Vienna – city of castles, music and pastries – with her fascinating mix of imperial and modern influences offers the perfect melody for your journey. While a trip along the Danube and through the Wachau Valley, prepares you for the beauty of Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace and former home of the singing VonTrapp family.
The 600 years of architecture in Prague, the “City of a Hundred Spires”, is sure to be familiar---the historically rich city has served as the backdrop for a number of popular, modern films. After a stop in the medieval old town in Bratislava, arrive in Hungary and kick up your heels to traditional gypsy music in the twin cities of Buda and Pest.
Stay in our selection of European First Class accommodations and enjoy 17 meals, including Welcome Reception with snacks, 12 Buffet Breakfasts, 3 Three-Course Dinner with tea or coffee, 1 Highlight Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine. To ensure a comfortable travel experience, our motorcoaches are equipped with large panoramic windows, reclining seats, air-conditioning and emergency restroom facilities.
Your Tour Price Includes
VIP Door-to-Door Transfer
Transfers you from your door step to select airports. Start your vacation in style with our outbound VIP Door-to-Door Town Car airport transfer service available on every tour from over 40 cities throughout the USA. Our service will collect your from you home and transfer you to your departure airport. We will arrange a pick-up time from your home that suits you, and your driver will meet you at your front door and assist with your bags before transporting you to the airport with ample time for check-in. |
Loud & ClearThis tour utilizes our personal audio system allowing you to roam and explore sites (within 60 feet) without missing any insight from your Tour Director or local guide. |
TransportationLuxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom. Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land package. |
Travel DocumentsTravel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future tour. |
Professional Tour DirectorYour tour will be conducted by the most experienced Tour Directors in the business and will be with you throughout the tour. |
First Class HotelsHotels are an expensive element of any tour and certainly one of the most important. For our tours we reserve European Standard First Class Hotels (or best available) and all hotel rooms feature a private bathroom. You’ll enjoy our selection of hotels such as Radisson, Hilton and Sheraton. |
Local Expert Guides: Vienna, Salzburg, Prague and BudapestLocal Expert Guides in Vienna, Salzburg, Prague and Budapest. |
17 MealsWelcome Reception with snacks, 12 Buffet Breakfasts, 3 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 1 Highlight Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine. |
Included Tour Highlights
Vienna City TourGuided Vienna sightseeing includes a visit to Schönbrunn Palace where you’ll see the magnificently preserved staterooms and exquisite gardens. |
Prague city tourGuided sightseeing of Prague includes visits to Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus and the Old Town Square. |
Durnstein, Melk & Salzburg toursView Richard the Lionheart’s castle in Dürnstein. Visit the Monastery in Melk followed by a guided sightseeing tour of Salzburg including the ‘Sound of Music’ locations. |
Budapest sightseeingGuided sightseeing tour of Budapest views Gellert Hill and visits the Church of Matthias. |
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions can be purchased upon arrival.
The list below is a sampling of excursions that may be offered by your tour director.
Vienna - Austrian Art & ArchitectureVisit Belvedere Palace, once the residence of Prince Eugene, and today one of the most acclaimed art galleries in Austria. This beautiful building houses among others, the Art Nouveau collection of Gustav Klimt, including his renowned painting, ‘The Kiss’. After departing the gallery, experience the ultra modern, whacky and outlandish world of Hundertwasser – Austria’s answer to Gaudi! |
Prague - Romantic Prague By NightEnjoy your introduction to Prague. Start with an evening river cruise through the old city with drinks included. We then explore the narrow medieval streets either by miniature motorized train or minibus. (Occasionally this excursion may be operated without the river cruise at €33). |
Vienna - Gala Viennese ConcertA wonderful concert of Viennese Classical music including some of the most famous works of Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by highly acclaimed soloists and dancers. A glass of champagne is also included during this special evening. |
Prague - Traditional Dinner & Folklore EntertaimentWe sample unique Czech cuisine in a local restaurant including the local beer! During dinner a local group of musicians will entertain you with song and dance dressed in traditional costumes. |
Vienna - Vienna WoodsAccompanied by a local guide, we drive to the west of this Imperial City to the romantic Vienna Woods. We travel through charming wine villages to visit the Romanesque Abbey of the Holy Cross at Heiligenkreuz before stopping at Mayerling and the Carmelite convent which marks the spot where the tragic events of 1889 took place. These and much, much more will be revealed to us on this fascinating and scenic tour. |
Prague - Day Trip to DresdenA chance today to cross to Germany to visit the beautiful baroque city of Dresden, often referred to as the “Florence on the Elbe” due to its wealth of artistic treasures and architectural jewels. Our guide will show us the Renaissance Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House, with a visit to the Green Vault. Free time for lunch and to shop for souvenirs before returning via the Saxony Mountains. |
Vienna - Heurigen Dinner & KahlenbergThis evening begins with a short drive through the pretty surroundings of Vienna to the wooded hill of Kahlenberg, Vienna’s “Mountain.” From this quaint spot we enjoy a magnificent view of the city before heading to the charming wine village of Grinzing. Enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional “Heurigen” dinner: in a charming restaurant, a local favorite for centuries, you’ll enjoy local specialties and the fine young wines of the region while musicians entertain you with traditional song! |
Budapest - Excursion to SzentendreWe travel north, past the Roman Ruins of Aquincum, to the picturesque Baroque village of Szentendre. An orientation tour guides us through this architectural treasure trove to the main square – an excellent place from which to explore. Szentendre’s cobbled streets house a delightful array of craft-shops as well as a number of art museums and galleries. Perhaps visit the Micro Museum, where the exhibits can only be viewed under a microscope. |
Salzburg - Eagle's Nest & the Bavarian AlpsDrive deep into the National Park past farmhouses and picturesque villages to the ruins of Obersalzburg. From here, transfer to special motor coaches adapted to the scenic mountain climb to Hilter's notorious "Eagles Nest". There are splendid views through the arches up to the 'Hohen Goll' and across the snow capped peaks. |
Budapest - Danube Cruise Dinner & DrinksThe most leisurely way to discover this fairy-tale city is a guided cruise on the Danube. You will see Margaret Island, the Parliament Building, Castle Hill with the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace, the Citadel and the University while enjoying a sumptuous buffet and fine Hungarian wine. |
Salzburg - Austria's Lake DistrictEnjoy the mountains, spectacular lakes and beautiful villages of Austria’s most incredible countryside on our way to Lake Wolfgang. After a cruise of the lake, we enjoy a stop in Wolfgang, one of the most beautiful Alpine villages in Austria. |
Budapest - Treasures of BudapestThe Hungarian Parliament building is one of the largest and most ornate parliamentary buildings in the world. On a private guided tour of this Gothic-revival marvel we see the Hungarian crown jewels along with the Crown of St. Stephan. The next stop is recently restored St. Stephen’s Basilica dedicated to the patron saint of Hungary, with its imposing renaissance-inspired dome. Our tour concludes with a visit to the atmospheric Central Market Hall with time for strolling and shopping. |
Salzburg - Country Dinner & FountainsWe leave the city for Hellbrunn Castle, once the summer residence of the prince bishops. Our guide takes us on a fun tour of the historic trick fountains and gardens where the prince bishops used to tease and entertain his guests! This delightful tour is followed by a fittingly regal Austrian country dinner. |
Day 1 USA - Vienna

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

Welcome to Vienna for a relaxing
3-night stay. On arrival at Vienna
Airport, your transfer leaves for
the tour hotel at 09:00, 12:00 &
15:00. This evening enjoy a Welcome
Reception with your Tour Director.
Welcome Reception Included
DAY 3 - 4 Vienna Free Day

Enjoy included sightseeing that reveals
both imperial and contemporary
Vienna with your local expert
guide starting with a special highlight
visit to Schönbrunn Palace
with its magnificently preserved
staterooms and exquisite gardens.
Later on we’ll stop for photographs
at Emperor Franz Josef ’s Hofburg
Palace and see the Cathedral of
St. Stephen and the State Opera.
Day 4 is at leisure. Why not take a
ride in a Fiaker, a Viennese horse
drawn carriage or explore the Vienna
Woods?
Buffet Breakfast Included
DAY 5 Vienna - Melk - Salzburg

We travel along the Blue Danube
River this morning for a stop at Dürnstein to view Richard the
Lionheart’s castle. Through the
Wachau Gorge and surrounded
by quaint villages and vineyards
we arrive at the famous monastery
of Melk for an included visit of
this imposing structure. Continue
west to Salzburg, our home for the next 3 relaxing nights
where our guided sightseeing
tour includes “Sound of
Music” locations and a stop
at the birthplace of Mozart.
This evening, enjoy a festive
Highlight Dinner in a
local restaurant with Austrian
specialties and wine.
Buffet Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included
DAY 6 - 7 Salzburg Free Day

Two full days free to
explore this alpine Austrian
gem at your leisure!
Optional tours will be
available to the nearby Lake
District and the Eagle’s Nest
at Berchtesgaden.
Buffet Breakfast Included
DAY 8 Salzburg - Cesky Krumlov - Prague

This morning we continue
through lush farmland
before we cross the Austrian
border. Our first stop is in
medieval Cesky Krumlov,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
where time has stood still for
centuries. Through the rich and
historic countryside of Bohemia
to the beautiful city of Prague for a
pleasant three night stay.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 9 - 10 Prague Free Day

Sightseeing of Prague with your
local guide features a visit to the
1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle,
former residence of Bohemian
kings, and views of the Cathedral
of St. Vitus and the Old Town
Square with its Astronomical
Clock. Admire the many spires
and bridges from Castle Hill. At
leisure, seek out the locations used
in the movies “Amadeus” or “Mission
Impossible,” take a romantic
walk over the Charles Bridge, shop
for crystal, try a Czech beer in one
of the local beer halls or join an
optional tour to nearby Dresden.
Buffet Breakfast and 1 Dinner Included
DAY 11 Prague - Bratislava - Budapest

A scenic drive south today through the vineyards of Moravia to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. We see the medieval old town before continuing across the Hungarian border to Budapest, our home for the next 3 leisurely nights. This evening, as part of our Explore & Discover series, hear from a local of Budapest how it was to grow up in the Communist era and about the changes in Hungary since ‘the fall of the wall’.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 12 - 13 Budapest Free Day

The main sights of the twin
cities of Buda and Pest
included in our sightseeing tour
with your local Hungarian expert
are views of Gellert Hill, the Royal
Palace and a visit to the 13th century
Church of Matthias. The rest
of your time is free to perhaps
shop with the locals at the Vásárcsarnok
(Central Market), indulge
in the local pancakes or cruise on
the beautiful Danube River. On
your last evening, savor local delights
at our memorable Highlight
Farewell Dinner with traditional
gypsy music!
Buffet Breakfast and 1 Farewell Dinner Included
DAY 14 Budapest - USA

We bid farewell to Europe. Departure
transfers arrive at Budapest
Airport at 07:00 and 11:00.
Buffet Breakfast Included
of $400 per couple when you book by
February 10, 2012.
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Departure Details
Departures are available April through October 2012.
Pricing Details
The prices above are for the land only portion of the tour and include the Early Booking Discount of $200 per person. In order to qualify for the discounts you must book and deposit by February 10, 2012.
Airfare is available at an additional cost from over 60 departure cities, call for an up-to-the-minute air quote from your hometown. When you book your Air & Land package together by you’ll save an additional $200 per couple!
Tour price 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 $950
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.
Day |
City |
Hotel |
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| 2-4 | Vienna | Renaissance Wien Vienna | |||||||||||||
Renaissance Wien Vienna
First Class Renaissance Wien Vienna Location: Four star hotel located within walking distance Schoenbrunn Palace and across from the underground station close to the city center. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: Four star hotel located within walking distance Schoenbrunn Palace and across from the underground station close to the city center. |
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| 5-7 | Salzburg | Castellani Parkhotel Salzburg | |||||||||||||
Castellani Parkhotel Salzburg
First Class Castellani Parkhotel Salzburg Location: This exclusive four star hotel is near to the historic city center of Salzburg. Only a short walk to interesting sights of the city such as Hohensalzburg Fortress, the Domplatz (Cathedral Square) & the Grand Festival Hall. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: This exclusive four star hotel is near to the historic city center of Salzburg. Only a short walk to interesting sights of the city such as Hohensalzburg Fortress, the Domplatz (Cathedral Square) & the Grand Festival Hall. |
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| 8-10 | Prague | President Hotel Prague | |||||||||||||
President Hotel Prague
President Hotel Prague Location: Five star hotel located in an ideal location in the heart of Prague within walking distance of the Jewish Quarter, Prague Castle and beautiful Old Town. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: Five star hotel located in an ideal location in the heart of Prague within walking distance of the Jewish Quarter, Prague Castle and beautiful Old Town. |
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| 11-13 | Budapest | Danubius Hotel Astoria | |||||||||||||
Danubius Hotel Astoria
Danubius Hotel Astoria Location: The Danubius Astoria was built on the medieval town walls in the heart of the Capital. Hotel Amenities
Location: The Danubius Astoria was built on the medieval town walls in the heart of the Capital. |
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Travel Tools
Terms and Conditions
How to Make Your Reservation:
After selecting your tour and departure date, simply call 1-800-552-5545 and a Travel Specialist will take your reservation over the phone. You can pay your $350.00 deposit by credit card, or alternately you can mail a check made payable to Grand European Tours to the following address: GRAND EUROPEAN TOURS 6000 Meadows Road, Suite 520 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 USA. Please make your reservations as early as possible since many of our tours are completely filled 4 to 6 months before departure.
Final Payment:
Upon receiving the $350.00 deposit per person, you will be sent a confirmation. VISA, MASTERCARD, American Express and DISCOVER CARD may be used for this deposit amount, however, final payment is preferred by check or money order and is due in our Oregon office 60 days prior to the departure date. If reservations are made less than 60 days prior to departure, payment in full is required at the time of booking. If final payments are not received on time, Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. may cancel the reservation and invoke the cancellation fee. For Highlights of South Africa tour and all River Cruises final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
Pricing:
Land prices printed in this catalog are per person based on double occupancy. The Operator reserves the right to adjust prices due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, imposed fuel surcharges, taxes, charges and levies imposed by any third party including government and its agencies. Should these change the price of your tour by more than 10% you may cancel without penalty within 7 days after we notify you of the increase.
Cancellations, Changes & Refunds:
If a cancellation in writing is received by Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. 30 days or less after your reservation has been made, your $350.00 deposit will be FULLY REFUNDED. *See Air Reservations section for specific change fee information for air reservations. For cancellations or changes thereafter but more than 61 days prior to departure there will be a $350.00 per person fee assessed. If you must withdraw or make a change 60 days or less prior to departure (90 days or less for River Cruises and Highlights of South Africa), the following fees will apply:
| Number of Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation/Change Land Tours – Per Person |
| 31 - 60 Days | 25% of tour cost |
| 15 - 30 Days | 50% of tour cost |
| Less than 15 Days | 100% of tour cost |
| Number of Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation/Change River Cruises – Per Person |
| 89 – 60 Days | 35% of the cost |
| 59 – 30 Days | 50% of the cost |
| 100% of the cost |
Air Reservations:
Air Add-On prices listed in this catalog were effective on August 19, 2011 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Air Add-On prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. The total price at time of purchase may vary slightly due to fluctuations in currency exchange. For the most competitive and up to date pricing from your departure city call our toll free number at 1-800-552-5545. Quoted air reservation prices are inclusive of all taxes and fees and are subject to change before payment is made in full. Air transportation is in economy class by scheduled airlines. Business class is available upon request. Some tours are not available from all of the airports. Requests for specific airlines, non-stop or direct flights and/or seat assignments are accepted as preferences only and cannot be guaranteed. Frequent flyer programs are under the control of the respective airlines. Your airline tickets will be electronically issued in lieu of paper tickets. Please note that your airline tickets and other tour documentation must bear your FULL name as it appears on your passport. Please note that airline reservations can only be made for dates less than 331 days out.
Airline Tickets Issued by Grand EuropeanTours:
The following charges apply for cancellations or changes to airline arrangements made by Grand European Tours: • Prior to Airline Ticketing: service fee of $50 per person • After Airline Ticketing: service fee of $75 per person plus any airline imposed penalties which may be up to 100% of the airline ticket value.
DOT Advisory:
The Department of Transportation requires us to inform you of the following conditions. The package price is subject to change as a result of increases in fuel surcharges and/or government taxes until it has been paid in full. You must consent to the possibility that, until you pay for your package in full, your price could go up. Once you have paid in full we would only pass along increases in government taxes if applicable at that time. You have 7 days from receipt of the first invoice to revoke your consent and request a refund, at which time we would cancel your booking.
Passports and Visas:
A valid U.S passport is required for traveling outside of the U.S.; including to Canada & Mexico. Passport application forms may be obtained from your local post office. All passports must contain at least 3 blank visa pages and must be valid for 6 months after the completion of your tour. Entry visa application forms will be sent prior to your departure for U.S. passport holders. Russia ($218*), China ($193*), Brazil ($220*) and Vietnam & Cambodia ($283*). An entry fee is required upon arrival at the airport in Egypt ($15*), Turkey ($20*) and Zimbabwe ($30*), these countries prefer payment in U.S. dollars rather than local currency. A per person Departure Tax is required at Costa Rica ($26*) and Peru ($31*) paid at the airport. A onetime Reciprocity Tax is required upon entry at the airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina ($140*) and Santiago, Chile ($131*); the fee can be paid in local currency, US Dollars, credit card or traveler check; the tax is valid for multiple entries for 10 years or until your passport expires. Australia requires an electronic visa ($0*) which is obtained at the time of airline ticket purchase. *All visa costs and entry/exit requirements can change at any time. Please visit travel.state.gov for current information. Individuals who do not hold a U.S. passport should contact CIBT/ZVS at 1-866-788-1100 to see if visas are required.
Travel Documents:
Approximately 15 days prior to the departure date you will receive a travel information package that will include your airline itinerary, travel tips, hotel list, baggage tag, travel wallet, etc. Visas, when required, will be distributed as soon as they are issued by the countries involved. Please note that your airline tickets and other tour documentation must bear your FULL name as it appears on your passport.
Tour Membership:
These tours require a blend of adventuresome spirit, physical fitness, walking ability, mental alertness, and a capacity for accepting situations as they exist and not, necessarily, as we would find them in America. If you have health concerns, we suggest that you contact your physician to help determine the suitability of one of these tours for you. We regret that we are unable to accept requests for special diets or itinerary variations. Disabled travelers requiring special attention or treatment on any tour must be reported when reservations are made. A companion who is able to provide the required assistance must accompany any person who is unable to travel independently or who needs any type of assistance.
Baggage:
Due to limited motorcoach storage capacity, each tour member is permitted one large suitcase not to exceed 50 pounds in weight nor 30”x22”x10” in dimension on European tours. Handling of this bag by hotel porters is included in the tour price. In addition, each person is allowed one small piece of carry-on size luggage that does not exceed the dimensions of 12”x11”x6” and is the complete responsibility of the tour member and must be taken on the motorcoach with you. Carry-ons with telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments and therefore cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage for safety reasons. Please note, North America, Mexico and Egypt tours have smaller baggage dimensions which are noted in your pre-tour documentation. Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. does not assume any responsibility for loss or damage to baggage or passengers’ belongings. Please note: It is your responsibility to verify the baggage weight restrictions for the individual airlines that you will be traveling on as in some instances baggage is restricted. Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included and are at passengers own expense.
VIP Door-to-Door Transfer Service:
The VIP Door-to-Door Transfer service is available for all customers departing from the 41 airports highlighted on page 12 and living within a 25 mile radius from point of departure to your chosen airport. It is an outbound service only. Maximum passengers in one car can not exceed four. For bookings with more than four people, further vehicles may be necessary and further supplementary charges will apply. For any journeys greater than 25 miles a supplementary cost for additional mileage will apply and will be advised within 48 hours of booking if necessary. Mileage is based on journey information from www.mapquest. com. Should you not use the VIP Door-to-Door Transfer we will deduct $50 per person from your tour price (this must be advised at time of booking). Cancellation of service or changes must be made 72 hours before scheduled pick-up.
Early Departure or Extended Stay:
If you wish to depart early or extend your stay in Europe, flight and hotel arrangements can be made by contacting our Oregon office. Airport transfers are not included but may be purchased through GET. On most tours you can reserve up to 3 additional nights at the hotel where your tour starts and ends, however space may be limited and is subject to availability. Please call for our low cost rates and availability. Luggage handling and breakfast is not included on North American tour extensions.
Land Tour Only:
If you wish to make independent flight arrangements, you may still reserve the land portion of a tour. Hotel-airport transfers are subject to availability and flight details must be provided in writing at least 45 days prior to departure. See tour page for specific transfer times.
Airport Transfers:
Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfers are included in the tour price when you purchase our land/air package and operate at fixed times on the first and last day of your tour. See the individual tour pages for details. For those making their own flight arrangements or extending at GET hotels, transfers can be purchased; please call for details. London Heathrow Airport Arrivals: For tours commencing in London, we have included a free group shuttle to/from LHR for clients that have booked our combined land/air packages. For clients that have made their own flight arrangements GET has negotiated special rates for shuttle transfers from LHR to your London hotel (which must be booked through GET) at a price of $40 per person per single trip to/from LHR. London Gatwick Airport Arrivals: Clients arriving at LGW who have booked our combined land/air packages are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher to Victoria Station, and will need to make their own way from Victoria Station to the tour hotel. For clients that have made their own flight arrangements we suggest you visit www.gatwickexpress. com for transfer information.
Smoking:
Please note that we do not permit smoking on our motorcoaches, however, frequent stops are made while touring.
Surface Travel & Sightseeing:
Ground arrangements are provided by Grand European Operations Ltd., a separate company, and include inter-city travel by private motorcoach with air-conditioning and an emergency restroom*, ferry, train, and ship as per the itinerary. Activities on days indicated in the itinerary as being “at leisure or optional” are left to your discretion. *Some exceptions apply.
Holidays:
During local or national holidays some museums, restaurants or sightseeing may be limited or not available. Alternatives will be offered wherever possible. At times, some itineraries may be operated in reverse; you will be advised at the time of booking. Nile River Cruises: due to the unreliability of domestic air scheduling, religious festivals and other unforeseen circumstances, the order of some itineraries may need to change at short notice; on occasion an alternative cruise boat of equal standing may be used.
Hotels:
The hotels reserved for our tours are rated as European Standard First Class. All hotel rooms provide a private bath (and/or shower) and toilet. These hotels are clean, comfortable and located so as to best facilitate guided sightseeing of the area. Hotels reserved for each tour are indicated in the Day-By-Day Itinerary. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to use other hotels, they will be of a similar standard, where possible. We only contract non-smoking rooms. All accommodations, meals and services have been designated as first class in Russia, Eastern Europe and provincial areas though some tourism facilities are less developed than what might normally be expected in this category. Tours in North and South America use Standard First Class hotels
Single Rooms:
A limited number of single rooms are available at the supplement shown for each tour. While single rooms provide privacy, they are often smaller than twin-bedded rooms. We do offer the option to join our non-smoking Room Share Program (see page 13 for details). The Room Share Program is not available on tours/cruises to Greece, Egypt, Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Peru, South America, South Africa, China, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, all European River Cruises and all pre or post tour extensions.
Triple Rooms:
Triple room accommodations are available on a limited basis at a reduced price. Triple rooms usually consist of a twin-bedded room with an additional folding bed or cot for the third person. They may not be comfortable for three adults. Triple rooms are not available on cruises.
Meals:
WR=Welcome Reception. Breakfasts are served as: B=Breakfast, BB=Buffet Breakfast, CB=Continental Breakfast, SB=Scandinavian Buffet Breakfast, FB=Full Breakfast. Lunches (L) and three-course table d’hote (set menu) dinners (D), (FD) farewell dinners and (BD) buffet dinners are shown in the itinerary for each tour and are generally catered by the hotel in which you are residing. (HD)Highlight Dinner and (HL) Highlight Lunch will be catered at a local restaurant or special venue. (DA) Dine-Around dinners are catered at a selection of restaurants preselected by Grand European Tours. Please note in cases of early morning departures, FB may not be available. Please note that we are unable to accept requests for special menus to meet dietary or religious requirements.
Tour Price Does Not Include:
Beverages and meals not detailed in the itinerary. Personal expenses including passport and visa fees, alcoholic beverages, optional sightseeing tours, laundry, phone calls, traditional end of the tour gratuity to your Tour Director and Motorcoach Driver, tips to local city guides, crew tips and all other items of a personal nature, airport tax, service & security charges and port taxes. (Subject to change.) Travel Insurance is also not included but is highly recommended.
Consumer Disclosure Notice:
Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully, as your deposit and payment for a trip constitutes consent to all conditions and general information contained in this brochure.
Responsibility:
These trips are arranged by Grand European Operations Ltd. (“Operator”) in conjunction with Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. It has made the travel arrangements as agent for the transportation carriers and other suppliers of services connected with the tour (“suppliers”) all of which are independent contractors. The Operator in no way owns or operates the vehicles or facilities to be used during the trip, and does not guarantee or assume responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of suppliers, their employees, agents, etc. Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
All bookings are accepted subject to the conditions imposed by suppliers and Operator, including airline, cruise line, rail, coach, hotel, restaurants, insurance and other companies, firms or persons concerned with the trip, and the Operator will make no refund in the event of their delay, cancellation, overbooking, strike, force majeure or for elements of the package not used by customer. If there is a difference between the Operator’s Conditions and those published by a supplier, the conditions of supplier shall apply. The Operator reserves the right to cancel a trip or change the itinerary whenever in its sole judgment conditions warrant, or if the Operator deems it necessary for your comfort, convenience or safety. Trips outside the USA require a valid passport. You are responsible for, and release the Operator from, passport, visa, vaccination requirements, and safety conditions in travel destinations. The Operator strongly recommends you purchase appropriate cancellation/medical/baggage insurance for the trip, which is available from the Operator. For medical information, call the Center for Disease Control at 800- 232-4636 or visit www.cdc.gov/travel, and for U.S. State Department travel advisories, call 202-647- 5225. The Operator reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the trip at any time who presents a significant risk to the health or safety of himself or others which can not be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by the Operator’s reasonable accommodation. The Operator reserves the right to correct an error in the advertised price prior to your departure. Prices in this brochure are accurate at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice due to changes in market factors including but not limited to foreign currency and supplier cost fluctuations. Prices set forth in future brochures shall supersede the prices in this brochure. Airfare quotes, and Air Add-ons in this brochure are subject to airline capacity limitations and higher airfares may apply depending on seat availability at the time of reservation. A contract is made when your reservation and payment are accepted by the Operator at its office, and any dispute shall be governed by Oregon law and subject to the jurisdiction of Portland, Oregon. In calculating the cost of your trip, Operator has relied on your consent to these terms and in the absence of this release, the trip cost would have been higher. Operator reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar quality at any time or to make changes in itinerary of similar quality. Operator will not be responsible to any person for expense, loss of time, money or other circumstance resulting from a change in itinerary or change of tour arrangements. Operator also reserves the right to cancel a tour prior to departure, and in such cases all payments made to date will be refunded and shall constitute full settlement. If you purchase an airline ticket separately, ensure that your travel agent explains the conditions under which the ticket is issued, as the Operator assumes no responsibility for such airline ticket cancellation fees. Please understand that not all museums and attractions are open every day of the year. Operator reserves the right to vary the sequence of sightseeing and/ or to re-route the order of cities if that will enable you to visit all listed excursions. In either case, the itinerary content will be maintained to the extent possible and there are no refunds for any unused or unavailable excursions. Promotional offers subject to change. This brochure supersedes any other current brochure on the market.
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