Select London, Paris & Rome
11 Days
Tour Code: LPR
Overview
This 11-day itinerary takes in Europe’s 3 most exciting cities! Begin in London, enjoying a half-day sightseeing tour with the balance of your time free to take advantage of offered optional excursions or just explore this cosmopolitan city at your own pace. Perhaps view the city from the London Eye, take in Windsor castle, or marvel at the Crown Jewels at the Tour of London.
The Eurostar train whisks you through the Channel Tunnel to Paris where you’ll enjoy the “city of lights”. Get the lay of the land on your included orientation tour followed by plenty of free time to join optional excursions to Versailles or the Louvre. Take time to simply wander this most romantic city, enjoying delightful pastries as you cruise the seine or shop to your hearts content on the Champs Elysees.
After a short flight, arrive in Rome, birthplace of “la dolce vita”. Enjoy an included orientation tour and then enjoy 3 nights surrounded by history. Perhaps take an optional tour to see the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel or visit ancient Rome at the Colosseum. If you’re more interested in wandering, there are dozens of churches, fountain and pizzerias that will enchant you and make you never want to leave. You will return home in wonder of the sites and experiences of these 3 magnificent cities.
Stay in our selection of European First Class accommodations and enjoy 9 included breakfasts.
Tour price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement.
Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.
Hosted Tours
For the more independent traveler our “Hosted Tours” provide first class accommodations and the services of a Local Host, rather than a Tour Director, to help with any questions you may have while providing extensive free time in some of the world's most popular cities.
Visit our London Reception Center (click here)For all guests staying in London, we invite you to visit our new state-of-the-art Reception Center located in central London, opposite the London Eye. |
Your Tour Price Includes
VIP Door-to-Door TransferTransfers 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. |
Local Expert Guide: London, Paris and RomeEnjoy the added insight of our local expert guides in London, Paris and Rome! |
| Inter-Tour Flight |
Travel DocumentsTravel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future tour. |
TransportationAirport arrival and
departure transfers as noted in itinerary
included with the purchase of combined
air and land package. Ride the
Eurostar train from London to Paris. |
First Class HotelsHotels are an expensive element of any tour and certainly one of the most important. For our tours we reserve European Standard First Class Hotels (or best available) and all hotel rooms feature a private bathroom. You’ll enjoy our selection of hotels such as Radisson, Hilton and Sheraton. |
Professional Host in London, Paris & RomeYour tour include the services of a professional Tour Host in London, Paris & Rome. They will help you to manage the intricate details of your tour and assist with making arrangements for museum and show visits as well as half and full-day excursions. |
9 Meals |
Included Tour Highlights
London Sightseeing TourHalf-day London sightseeing tour of the West End includes seeing Kensington Palace, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Downing Street, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. |
Paris Panoramic City TourParis orientation tour includes seeing Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Palace, Garnier’s Opera House, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. |
Eurostar train from London to ParisEurostar is the first true international train. It connects the capital cities of France (Paris), England (London) and Belgium (Brussels). The Eurostar trains run on various track clearances and are powered by three different electrical systems. This includes overhead wires in Belgium and France and a third rail in Britain. On this tour the train will take you from London to Paris. |
Rome Orientation TourRome orientation tour includes seeing St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City, the Colosseum, Victor Emmanuel II Monument and drive by the Circus Maximus and Roman Forum. |
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.
London - Entrance Tickets to selected attractions of your choiceIn addition to our sightseeing tours, we can offer you a variety of London attractions which you are able to visit at your leisure. |
Rome - Piazza & FountainsThis walking tour takes you to the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona with its pavement cafes, 17th century fountains and architecture. Perhaps have your portrait painted by one of the street artists! This tour is conducted by a local guide and you will utilize personal headsets. |
Paris - Paris Experience I - Versailles & the LouvreBegin with a short drive into the country to visit the impressive Palace of Versailles. Built by Louis XIV, enjoyed by Louis XV and paid for with his life by Louis XVI - this is without a doubt one of the world\'s most impressive palaces. Enjoy the formal gardens designed by Le Nôtre and the State Apartments including the Hall of Mirrors on your guided tour. This afternoon we return to Paris and enter the Louvre – the largest museum in the world. With a local guide we tour the Louvre’s most famous exhibits including the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo as well as the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Our visit through this former Royal Palace will be enhanced by the use of personal headsets. (As an alternative to the Louvre; your Tour Director can arrange a visit to the Musée d’Orsay to see the great impressionists). If you wish, the visit to the Palace of Versailles is available separately for 60 Euro and will terminate at the (old) Paris Opera. |
Rome - Experience of Ancient RomeEnjoy a day exploring the highlights from the days of the mighty Roman Empire on our ‘Experience of Ancient Rome’. Ascend the Capitoline Hill and visit the Forum, the very heart of the old Empire. After a refreshing ‘gelato’ you will visit the magnificent Colosseum, Palatine Hill and the Catacombs of the Appian Way, where you’ll gain an insight to a subterranean world. Discover where the ancient Christians worshipped and were later buried in these underground cemeteries. If you wish, the visits to the Capitoline Hill, Roman Forum, Colosseum and Palatine Hill are available separately for 50 euro and will terminate at the Colosseum. |
Paris - Paris Experience II - Latin Quarter, Rodin Museum & MontmartreOn your second day, then our ‘Paris Experience 2’ with a local expert guide will take you through the Latin Quarter; along the Boulevard St. Michel, past the Sorbonne University and alongside the Luxembourg Gardens. We will stop at the Rodin Museum where you will enjoy a guided visit to see the great works of the sculptor Auguste Rodin. Amongst his most famous pieces are 'The Thinker' and 'The Kiss'. Later we travel to the bohemian quarter of Montmartre. A short walk takes us through the historic lower area before we ascend by funicular to the Place du Tertre for lunch in a typical Parisian bistro. Local street artists can capture your likeness in minutes - a great souvenir to take home – and close by you can appreciate the view over the city from the steps of Sacré-Coeur Basilica. If you wish, the visit to the Latin Quarter and Rodin Museum is available separately for 58 euro and will terminate at the original Paris Opera.
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Rome - Papal Rome ExperienceTake advantage of your special appointment at the Vatican City on our ‘Papal Rome Experience!’ Here a resident expert walks you through the treasures of the Vatican Museum culminating beneath Michelangelo’s famous ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Then visit the awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Basilica before touring the Papal apartments and dungeons at Castel Sant’Angelo. During the course of the day you’ll also enjoy included refreshments and a delicious and typically Roman lunch. |
Paris – Illuminations & Seine River CruiseThe City of Light radiates in all of her glory on a memorable drive along floodlit boulevards and down the Champs-Elysees while viewing such famous landmarks as the Arc de Triomphe and Opera. Later, we enjoy a Seine River cruise. |
Rome - Dinner in Rome & Illuminations DriveWe begin with a visit to a local 'ristorante' to try a selection of Roman dishes prepared in the Roman way. Drinks such as wine, beer and soft drinks are included. After a delicious meal accompanied by music, we take you to see Rome beautifully illuminated. Our journey takes us past sights including the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia and Michelangelo's 'Cordonata' to name but a few. A night not to be missed. |
Paris - Moulin RougeDinner and cabaret at the world famous Moulin Rouge – the original Parisian cabaret – immortalized by the recent award winning film! |
Rome - Illuminations Drive & Pizza DinnerTonight we have a pizza dinner in a typical Roman restaurant before enjoying an illuminations drive which shows us Piazza Venezia, the Forum, the Colosseum and the Campidoglio. |
Paris - Nouvelle Eve DinnerDinner with wine included at one of the most prestigious cabarets in town. An evening of exciting acts, stunning tableaux and wonderful entertainment. |
Itinerary
DAY 1 USA - London

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

After checking into the tour hotel,
the rest of the day is yours
to relax, shop or explore. In the
evening, you are invited to an informative
meeting and Welcome Drink with your Local Host.
Thistle Marble Arch
DAY 3 - 4 London at Leisure

Two wonderful days to take
in the delights of London and
surrounding areas! But first, an
included half-day sightseeing
tour includes views of Kensington
Palace, former home of
Diana, Princess of Wales, the
Royal Albert Hall and Albert Memorial, Trafalgar Square,
Whitehall, Downing Street, Big
Ben, the Houses of Parliament,
Westminster Abbey, Buckingham
Palace and the Changing of the
Guard (when changing of the
Guard is not available we visit
the Horseguards Parade). The
morning tour ends at Trafalgar
Square at approximately 12:30
then time on your own to explore
London’s museums, shops,
theaters, parks and historic sites!
A selection of optional excursions
will be available through your
Local Host.
Thistle Marble Arch
Breakfast Included Daily.
DAY 5 London - Paris

This morning board the high-speed
Eurostar train service to
Paris. Your comfortable two-and-a-
half hour rail journey takes you
via the historic Channel Tunnel
to Paris. On arrival, enjoy an
orientation tour of the French
capital, seeing all the main sights
including Notre Dame Cathedral,
the Louvre Palace, Garnier’s Opera
House, Place de la Concorde,
Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe
and the Eiffel Tower.
Pullman Paris Bercy
Breakfast Included
DAY 6 - 7 Paris at Leisure

Two days to do what you like,
when you like in the “City of
Lights!” Perhaps join an optional
excursion to the Palace of
Versailles, or see the Mona Lisa in
the Louvre Museum.
Pullman Paris Bercy
Breakfast Included daily.
DAY 8 Paris - Rome

The morning is at leisure. Transfer
to the airport for your flight to
Rome.
Crowne Plaza St. Peters Rome
Breakfast Included
Day 9 - 10 Rome at Leisure

First join an included orientation
tour seeing St. Peter’s Basilica in
the Vatican City, the Colosseum,
Victor Emmanuel II Monument
and drive by the Circus Maximus
and Roman Forum, then the remaining
time is free to explore on
your own.
Crowne Plaza St. Peters Rome
Breakfast Included Daily
Day 11 Rome - USA

Airport transfers arrive at Fiumicino
Leonardo da Vinci Airport at
07:00 and 09:30.
Breakfast Included
Please Note: This is a Hosted Vacation
itinerary. You will have the
services of a Local Host with you
throughout to assist you with questions,
Eurostar and inter-tour flight
tickets, transfers and arranging
optional excursions but the majority
of your time is at leisure to do as
you please.
Dates & Prices
of $300 per couple when you book by
June 15, 2012.
| Depart Return |
Land Only Price | Price includes savings of: | Request a Quote or Book Now |
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Sat 05/26/12 |
$2,679 | $150 |
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Sat 06/02/12 |
$2,679 | $150 |
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Sat 06/09/12 |
$2,679 | $150 |
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Sat 06/16/12 |
$2,679 | $150 |
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Sat 06/23/12 |
$2,679 | $150 |
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Sat 06/30/12 |
$2,529 | $150 | |
Sat 07/07/12 |
$2,419 | $150 | |
Sat 07/14/12 |
$2,419 | $150 | |
Sat 08/25/12 |
$2,529 | $150 | |
Sat 09/01/12 |
$2,679 | $150 | |
Sat 09/08/12 |
$2,679 | $150 | |
Sat 09/15/12 |
$2,679 | $150 | |
Sat 09/22/12 |
$2,679 | $150 | |
Sat 09/29/12 |
$2,679 | $150 | |
Sat 10/06/12 |
$2,679 | $150 | |
Sat 10/13/12 |
$2,679 | $150 | |
Sat 10/20/12 |
$2,679 | $150 | |
Sat 10/27/12 |
$2,379 | $150 | |
Sat 11/03/12 |
$2,089 | $150 | |
Sat 11/10/12 |
$2,089 | $150 | |
Sat 11/17/12 |
$2,089 | $150 | |
Sat 11/24/12 |
$2,089 | $150 | |
Sat 12/01/12 |
$2,089 | $150 | |
Sat 12/08/12 |
$2,089 | $150 | |
Sat 12/15/12 |
$2,079 | $150 | |
Sun 12/23/12 |
$2,119 | $150 | |
Sat 12/29/12 |
$2,029 | $150 | |
Sat 01/05/13 |
$2,029 | $150 | |
Sat 01/12/13 |
$2,029 | $150 | |
Sat 01/19/13 |
$2,029 | $150 | |
Sat 01/26/13 |
$2,029 | $150 | |
Sat 02/02/13 |
$2,029 | $150 | |
Sat 02/09/13 |
$2,029 | $150 | |
Sat 02/16/13 |
$2,089 | $150 | |
Sat 02/23/13 |
$2,089 | $150 | |
Sat 03/02/13 |
$2,089 | $150 | |
Sat 03/09/13 |
$2,089 | $150 | |
Sat 03/16/13 |
$2,089 | $150 | |
Sat 03/23/13 |
$2,279 | $150 | |
Sat 03/30/13 |
$2,089 | $150 |
Departure Details
Departures are available May 2012 through March 2013.
Seat Sale Discounts, if applicable, will be highlighted above. Some restrictions may apply please call for details.
Pricing Details
The prices above are for the land only portion of the tour and include the Early Booking Discount of $150 per person. In order to qualify for the discounts you must book and deposit by June 15, 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 $100 per couple!
Tour price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement.
Single Room Supplement: from $935
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.
Please Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.
Accomodations
Day |
City |
Hotel |
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| 2-4 | London | Thistle Marble Arch | |||||||||||||||||
Thistle Marble ArchFirst Class Thistle Marble Arch Location: This four star hotel offers the ultimate in luxury and comfort with a location at the heart of the city on Oxford Street, Hyde Park just across the way, underground city transportation nearby and close to all major attractions. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: This four star hotel offers the ultimate in luxury and comfort with a location at the heart of the city on Oxford Street, Hyde Park just across the way, underground city transportation nearby and close to all major attractions. |
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| 5-7 | Paris | Pullman Paris Bercy | |||||||||||||||||
Pullman Paris BercyFirst Class Pullman Paris Bercy Location: The luxury Pullman Paris Bercy hotel is in the heart of the Bercy Village pedestrian quarter. The hotel is a few steps from the Grande Bibliotheque and Palais Omnisport, as well as close to the Bastille and the Marais. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: The luxury Pullman Paris Bercy hotel is in the heart of the Bercy Village pedestrian quarter. The hotel is a few steps from the Grande Bibliotheque and Palais Omnisport, as well as close to the Bastille and the Marais. |
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| 8-10 | Rome | Crowne Plaza St Peters - Rome | |||||||||||||||||
Crowne Plaza St Peters - RomeFirst Class Crowne Plaza St Peters - Rome Location: Four star hotel located in the residential area of Villa Aurelia Antica and within walking distance from the luxurious parks of Villa Pamphili & Villa Carpegna and only 3 km from Vatican City. Nearby are the Trevi Fountain & Colosseum. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: Four star hotel located in the residential area of Villa Aurelia Antica and within walking distance from the luxurious parks of Villa Pamphili & Villa Carpegna and only 3 km from Vatican City. Nearby are the Trevi Fountain & Colosseum. |
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Tools & Tips
Travel Tools
Terms and Conditions
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.
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.
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.
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 Add-On prices listed in this catalog were effective on April 6, 2012 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.
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.
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.
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 visiting the following countries: 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.
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.
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.
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. Carryons 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.
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.
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.
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.
Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfers are included in the tour price when you purchase our land/air package and operate at Terms and Conditions 91 xed times on the rst and last day of your tour. See the individual tour pages for details. For those making their own ight 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 ight 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 ight arrangements we suggest you visit www.gatwickexpress. com for transfer information.
Please note that we do not permit smoking on our motorcoaches, however, frequent stops are made while touring.
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 le to your discretion. *Some exceptions apply.
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.
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. ese 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 rst 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.
A limited number of single rooms are available at the supplement shown for each tour. While single rooms provide privacy, they are o en smaller than twin-bedded rooms. We do o er the option to join our non-smoking Room Share Program (see page 13 for details). e 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 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. ey may not be comfortable for three adults. Triple rooms are not available on cruises.
WR=Welcome Reception. Breakfasts are served as: B=Breakfast, BB=Bu et Breakfast, CB=Continental Breakfast, SB=Scandinavian Bu et Breakfast, FB=Full Breakfast. Lunches (L) and three-course table d’hote (set menu) dinners (D), (FD) farewell dinners and (BD) bu et 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. We are unable to accept requests for special menus to meet dietary or religious requirements.
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.
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.
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 bene t 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. e 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. e 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. e 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. e 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. is brochure supersedes any other current brochure on the market.
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