Overview

Enjoy the scenic beauty of Scandinavia on our 16-day Spectacular Scandinavia & its Fjords. Begin in Copenhagen and see the Little Mermaid, Christiansborg and Rosenborg & Amalienborg Palaces. Cross over the Island of Fyn to visit Odense, home to the Hans Christian Andersen’s museum and then continue on to Frederikshavn. Bid farewell to Denmark and cross into Sweden and Stockholm, “the city that floats”. In Stockholm see why this capital is such a delightful city. Visit City Hall’s “Gold Room”, view the cathedral and walk through Old Town to see the Royal Palace before visiting Wasa Galleon. From Stockholm travel via Lake Malaren to Sigtuna to see the country's smallest city hall. Continue through rural Sweden to the ski resort of Falun.

Enjoy a scenic drive along Lake Siljan into Norway, crossing past the Olympic ice skating rink on your way to Lillehammer. Visit the Maihaugen open-air museum and continue into Fjordland! Marvel at this unique landscape as you see the 12th-century Stave Church at Lom on your way to Geiranger, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy more spectacular sightseeing as you drive past cliffs and waterfalls before ferrying to Laerdal for the night. Take a cruise on Sognefjord, the worlds deepest and longest fjord and then board the Flam Railway, ascending from sea level to 3000ft with breathtaking scenery the entire way. In Bergen see the colorful fish market or perhaps ascend Mt Ulriken by cable car before heading over the rugged landscape east to Oslo. See the Royal Palace and Akerhus Castle as well as the controversial sculptures at Frogner Park. On your final night in spectacular Scandinavia enjoy a festive celebration dinner!

Stay in our selection of European First Class accommodations and enjoy 21 meals including Welcome Reception with snacks, 14 Buffet Breakfasts, 4 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 1 Highlight Dinner, 1 Dine-Around Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

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

Tour price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement or you can choose to participate in our room share program.

Note: this tour is operated by our sister company

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. VIP Door-to-Door Transfer	Loud & Clear This 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. Loud & Clear
Transportation Luxury 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. Transportation	Travel Documents Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future tour. Travel Documents
Professional Tour Director Your tour will be conducted by the most experienced Tour Directors in the business and will be with you throughout the tour. They will take the worry out of foreign travel as they manage the intricate details of your tour, keeping you entertained with anecdotes and stories to make sure your vacation is educational, entertaining and fun! Professional Tour Director	First Class Hotels Hotels are an expensive element of any tour and certainly one of the most important. For our tours we reserve European Standard First Class Hotels (or best available) and all hotel rooms feature a private bathroom. You’ll enjoy our selection of hotels such as Radisson, Hilton and Sheraton. First Class Hotels
Local Expert Guides: Copenhagen, Stockholm, Bergen and Oslo Local Expert Guides in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Bergen and Oslo. 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: Copenhagen, Stockholm, Bergen and Oslo	21 Meals Welcome Reception with snacks, 14 Buffet Breakfasts, 4 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 1 Highlight Dinner, 1 Dine-Around Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine. 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. 21 Meals

Included Tour Highlights

Visit Copenhagen’s world famous Tivoli Gardens Enjoy an evening visit to the glittering lights and enchanting atmosphere of the world famous Tivoli Gardens. Visit Copenhagen’s world famous Tivoli Gardens	See wooden horses being made in Nusnas Along the shores of Lake Siljan, in the Dalarna region, we stop in Nusnas to witness the colorful wooden horses being made. See wooden horses being made in Nusnas
Copenhagen City Tour Visit Copenhagen’s Christiansborg, see the Stock Exchange, Little Mermaid, Rosenborg and Amalienborg Palaces. Copenhagen City Tour	See the Stave church in Lom. See the tiny City Hall in Sigtuna and visit Uppsala’s Gothic Cathedral. See the Stave church in Lom.
Visit the Hans Christian Andersen Museum Visit the Hans Christian Andersen Museum in the old district of Odense. Visit the Hans Christian Andersen Museum	Cruise on the Geiranger Fjord. Take in the spectacular scenery of Geirangerfjiord as you cruise on the mirror-smooth waters and its towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls. Cruise on the Geiranger Fjord.
Stockholm City Tour Wasa Galleon Stockholm sightseeing includes the Gold Room in Stockholm’s City Hall, the Royal Palace and Cathedral. Stockholm City Tour	Ride the famous Flam Railway Flam Railway Discover the Flam Railway - an incredible train journey from the mountain station at Myrdal on the Bergen Railway, down to Flam station nestled in the innermost corner of the Aurlandfjord. Each year, this exciting stretch of railway attracts people from all corners of the world, making the Flam Railway one of Norway’s major and most spectacular tourist attractions. The train journey provides some of Norway’s wildest and most magnificent scenery. On the 20 km-long train ride you can see rivers that cut through deep ravines, waterfalls cascade down the side of steep, snow-capped mountains and mountain farms cling dizzily to sheer slopes. Ride the famous Flam Railway
Uppsala sightseeing tour Old church in Sigtuna See the tiny City Hall in Sigtuna and visit Uppsala’s Gothic Cathedral. Uppsala sightseeing tour	Visit Oslo’s Viking Long Ship Museum Visit Oslo’s Viking Long Ship Museum housing three Viking ships from the 9th century. The Viking Ship Museum houses the great ship burials and finds from Oseberg, Gokstad and Tune, as well as finds from the chieftain grave at Borre, Vestfold county. The three ships, which are the best preserved viking ships in existence, were found in large burial mounds in the Oslo fjord area. They contained rich grave gifts of wood and textiles. Such materials, dating from the 9th century, are rarely found in such a good state of preservation. Visit Oslo’s Viking Long Ship Museum

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.

Copenhagen - North Zealand Castle Tour We drive along the Danish Riviera Road, the scenic coastal road, to the castles of North Zealand. We see Fredensborg, the summer residence of the Royal Family. Then a visit to the 17th century Fredriksborg Castle, magnificently situated on an island, where we see the State Apartments and the Coronation Chapel. En route we also pass through small villages with thatched half-timbered houses. €46 Euro Copenhagen - North Zealand Castle Tour	Geiranger - The Troll’s Road Our tour of Geiranger includes a scenic drive up the Eagle’s Road offering amazing views of the Geiranger Fjord and the stunning Seven Sisters Waterfall and the small village of Eidsdal where we cross the fjord by ferry. From here we climb through the abundant fruit growing valleys and leave civilization behind as we go above the tree line, seeing some of the most breathtaking scenery before arriving at the Troll’s Road, a masterpiece of engineering when it was built over 70 years ago. €43 Euro Geiranger - The Troll’s Road
Copenhagen - Traditional Danish Dinner Join us for dinner Danish style in the heart of Copenhagen. Two glasses of wine, beer or soft drinks of your choice included with your meal. €63 Euro Copenhagen - Traditional Danish Dinner	Bergen - Edward Grieg’s Home & Funicular Troldhaugen - the home of Nina and Edvard Grieg is one of the great tourist attractions in Norway. The attractive Swiss-style house was designed by the architect Schack Bull and built in 1884-85. It has been meticulously preserved. Situated in lush surroundings, Troldhaugen lies on a promontory jutting into Lake Nordaas with an outstanding view over the water. To fully appreciate our surroundings we ascend the only funicular railway in Scandinavia to enjoy breathtaking views over Bergen from one of the seven mountains surrounding the city - Mount Floyen. €36 Euro Bergen - Edward Grieg’s Home & Funicular
Stockholm - View Tower + Old Town We take a visit to the viewing platform of Kaknas Tower - Sweden’s tallest building. Here you will enjoy the very best views out over the city and its’ archipelago. Thereafter we take a walk in the fairytale Gamle Sta’n - little has changed here since the 16th and 17th centuries. €14 Euro Stockholm - View Tower + Old Town	Oslo - Holmenkollen Ski Jump & Oslo Dinner Before dinner we will take a scenic drive through the most fashionable residential suburbs of Oslo to the top of the Holmenkollen Hill, site of the world’s first ski jump used for the 1952 Olympic Games. From here we head to a delightful restaurant for our dinner with drinks included. €63 Euro Oslo - Holmenkollen Ski Jump & Oslo Dinner
Stockholm - Swedish Summer Dinner + Cruise This evening enjoy a half-hour cruise on the largest archipelago in the world and then try some authentic local cuisine served in a peaceful lakeside setting. €63 Euro Stockholm - Swedish Summer Dinner + Cruise	Oslo - Norwegian Folklore & Heritage Norway’s rural past will come to life when we visit a unique 13th century stave church. We also see the collection of beautiful Norwegian National costumes and the rare Lapland Exhibition. Another highlight is a visit to Thor Heyerdahl’s extraordinary Kon-Tiki museum. €38 Euro Oslo - Norwegian Folklore & Heritage
Falun - Carl Larsson’s Farm Sweden’s world famous painter, Carl Larsson, lived and painted on his beloved farm in the idyllic village of Sundborn. This is a unique opportunity to visit his traditional Swedish country home which he shared with his artistic wife and their many children. €30 Euro Falun - Carl Larsson’s Farm

Itinerary

Dates & Prices

Depart Return	Land Only Price	Price includes savings of:	Request a Quote or Book Now
Thu 05/24/12 Fri 06/08/12	$5,699	$150	Call 1-877-622-9109 for price
Thu 05/31/12 Fri 06/15/12	$5,549	$300	Call 1-877-622-9109 for price
Thu 06/07/12 Fri 06/22/12	$5,699	$150	Call 1-877-622-9109 for price
Sat 06/09/12 Sun 06/24/12	$5,699	$150	Call 1-877-622-9109 for price
Thu 06/14/12 Fri 06/29/12	$5,699	$150	Call 1-877-622-9109 for price
Thu 06/21/12 Fri 07/06/12	$5,679	$150	Call 1-877-622-9109 for price
Thu 06/28/12 Fri 07/13/12	$5,679	$150
Sat 07/07/12 Sun 07/22/12	$5,529	$300
Thu 07/12/12 Fri 07/27/12	$5,679	$150
Thu 07/19/12 Fri 08/03/12	$5,529	$300
Sat 08/04/12 Sun 08/19/12	$5,699	$150
Thu 08/09/12 Fri 08/24/12	$5,699	$150
Thu 08/16/12 Fri 08/31/12	$5,699	$150
Sat 08/18/12 Sun 09/02/12	$5,699	$150
Thu 08/23/12 Fri 09/07/12	$5,699	$150
Sat 08/25/12 Sun 09/09/12	$5,699	$150
Sat 09/01/12 Sun 09/16/12	$5,699	$150
Thu 09/06/12 Fri 09/21/12	$5,699	$150
Thu 09/13/12 Fri 09/28/12	$5,699	$150
Sat 09/15/12 Sun 09/30/12	$5,699	$150

Departure Details

Departures are available April through September 2012.

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 or you can choose to participate in our room share program.

Single Room Supplement: from $1,610

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.

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Airline Baggage Information

Accomodations

Day	City	Hotel
2-4	Copenhagen	Radisson Blu Royal Copenhagen
	Radisson Blu Royal Copenhagen Radisson Blu Royal Copenhagen Hammerichgade 1 Copenhagen Denmark Visit Website Location: Boasting a convenient location in the heart of Copenhagen, the Radisson Blu Royal hotel is one of the city’s most harmonious high-rise. The hotel is situated across from the city’s main train station and a short stroll to Tivoli Gardens and the shopping district. Hotel Amenities Business Center High Speed Internet Location: Boasting a convenient location in the heart of Copenhagen, the Radisson Blu Royal hotel is one of the city’s most harmonious high-rise. The hotel is situated across from the city’s main train station and a short stroll to Tivoli Gardens and the shopping district.
5,6	Stockholm	Hilton Slussen
	Hilton Slussen Hilton Slussen Guldgrand 8, Box 15270 Stockholm Sweden Visit Website Location: Located within walking distance to Stockholm’s main tourist attractions, including Old Town, the Royal castle and Djurgardens Park, the Hilton Stockholm Slussen is a perfect location for relaxing while being close to the sights. Hotel Amenities Balcony WiFi Location: Located within walking distance to Stockholm’s main tourist attractions, including Old Town, the Royal castle and Djurgardens Park, the Hilton Stockholm Slussen is a perfect location for relaxing while being close to the sights.
7	Falun	Hotel Clarion Collection Bergmastaren
	Hotel Clarion Collection Bergmastaren Hotel Clarion Collection Bergmastaren Bergsskolegrand 7, Box 1246 Falun Sweden Visit Website Location: Clarion Bergmastaren is located in the World Heritage city of Falun. The hotel is city center and close to shopping, restaurants, and museums. Hotel Amenities High Speed Internet Sauna Jacuzzi Location: Clarion Bergmastaren is located in the World Heritage city of Falun. The hotel is city center and close to shopping, restaurants, and museums.
8	Lillehammer	Rica Victoria Lillehammer Hotel
	Rica Victoria Lillehammer Hotel First Class Rica Victoria Lillehammer Hotel Storgata 84B, No 2609 Lillehammer Norway Visit Website Location: Rica Victoria Hotel is centrally located in the Olympic town on the popular main pedestrian street "Storgaten". The hotel's location makes it an ideal base for enjoying the many activities and attractions that Lillehammer and the surrounding area have to offer. Hotel Amenities Fitness Center Internet Access In-Room Amenities Location: Rica Victoria Hotel is centrally located in the Olympic town on the popular main pedestrian street "Storgaten". The hotel's location makes it an ideal base for enjoying the many activities and attractions that Lillehammer and the surrounding area have to offer.
9,10	Geiranger	Hotel Union
	Hotel Union First Class Hotel Union Geiranger Rd Geiranger Norway Visit Website Location: First class hotel situated in superb garden setting overlooking fjord & mountains. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Sauna Pool Solarium Restaurant(s) In-Room Amenities Location: First class hotel situated in superb garden setting overlooking fjord & mountains.
11	Fjordland	Lindstrom Hotel
	Lindstrom Hotel First Class Lindstrom Hotel Village Centre Laerdal 6887 Fjordland Norway Visit Website Location: Lindstrom hotel is located in an idyllic setting between lovely pastel-colored wooden houses in Old Lærdalsøyri, the old village centre in Lærdal. In-Room Amenities Location: Lindstrom hotel is located in an idyllic setting between lovely pastel-colored wooden houses in Old Lærdalsøyri, the old village centre in Lærdal.
12,13	Bergen	Radisson Blu Royal Bergen
	Radisson Blu Royal Bergen First Class Radisson Blu Royal Bergen Bryggen N-5835 Bergen Norway Visit Website Location: From the open-air fish market to both Bryggen and Bergen Museums within walking distance, this UNESCO World Heritage location in the oldest city in Norway offers an abundance of history and breathtaking views of beautiful Norway. Hotel Amenities Fitness Center Sauna High Speed Internet Solarium Indoor Pool In-Room Amenities Location: From the open-air fish market to both Bryggen and Bergen Museums within walking distance, this UNESCO World Heritage location in the oldest city in Norway offers an abundance of history and breathtaking views of beautiful Norway.
14,15	Oslo	Radisson Blu Scandinavia
	Radisson Blu Scandinavia First Class Radisson Blu Scandinavia Holbergsgt. 30 Oslo Norway Visit Website Location: Located in the heart of Oslo, guests staying at the hotel can easily walk to the waterfront area of Aker Brygge, shopping is available in Bogstadveien, Hegdehaugsveien and Akersgata, all within a 5-10 minute walk from the hotel. Hotel Amenities Fitness Center Sauna Pool WiFi Location: Located in the heart of Oslo, guests staying at the hotel can easily walk to the waterfront area of Aker Brygge, shopping is available in Bogstadveien, Hegdehaugsveien and Akersgata, all within a 5-10 minute walk from the hotel.

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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:

Less than 30 Days

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

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.

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.

šThe hotels reserved for our tours are rated as European Standard First Class. All hotel rooms provide a private bath (and/or shower) and toilet. š 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). š 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. š 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.

šThese 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. š 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. š 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. š 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. š 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. š 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. š is brochure supersedes any other current brochure on the market.

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