Unforgettable Spain & Portugal
14 Days
Tour Code: USP
Overview
From seafaring explorers to literary heroes, Iberia has long been a land for dreamers; so what better way than a 14-day adventure through Spain and Portugal to ignite new dreams in you? Be inspired by Spanish art, architecture and music and see the joy of dreams realized in the celebratory symbols of Portugal’s New World discovery.
Enjoy the contrast of Spanish and Portuguese cultures. In Portugal, from food to music to the general temperament of this gentle nation, the comparison will offer the perfect complement to your Spanish travels. In Lisbon, see the modern Monument of the Discoveries built to celebrate Portugal’s long tradition of seafaring exploration.
Spain is a rich tapestry of imagination and beauty – from Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia Church to Frank Gehry’s modern Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao to the Prado’s masterpiece paintings in Madrid. The creative spirit, which inspired masters like Picasso and El Greco, flows like Rioja wine.
Stay in our selection of European First Class accommodations and enjoy 18 meals including Welcome Reception with snacks, 12 Buffet Breakfasts, 4 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 1 Highlight 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.
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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. |
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 Guide: Lisbon, Barcelona & MadridLocal Expert Guide in Lisbon, Barcelona, & Madrid. |
18 Meals18 meals including Welcome Reception with snacks, 12 Buffet Breakfasts, 4 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 1 Highlight Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine. |
Included Tour Highlights
Lisbon sightseeingSee the Monument of the Discoveries, Tower of Belem and visit the Hieronymite Monastery during your guided Lisbon sightseeing. |
Barcelona sightseeingGuided sightseeing of Barcelona includes visits to the old Gothic Quarter and Gaudi’s unusual Sagrada Familia Church. |
Fatima and the Shrine of Our Lady of the RosaryVisit legendary Fatima where on May 13, 1917 the Virgin Mary is reported to have appeared to three shepherd children. Since the recognition of this apparition by the Vatican in the 1930’s, this has become one of the most important shrines in Europe and places of pilgrimage. You will admire the 213 foot high tower crested by a bronze crown and crystal cross and have time to enjoy this peaceful, holy place and shop for religious souvenirs. |
Valencia sightseeing |
| Port Wine Cellars |
Madrid sightseeingMadrid sightseeing views the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and Plaza Espana with its monument to Cervantes. |
Salamanca sightseeingYour tour of Salamanca includes a visit to Spain’s most beautiful Plaza Mayor. |
Visit the palatial Prado MuseumThe Prado Museum is renowned as being the largest art gallery in the world. It also exhibits sculptures, drawings, coins and other works of arts, but it is undoubtedly its large collection of paintings which has given it fame worldwide. |
Guggenheim MuseumVisit the famous Guggenheim Meuseum in Bilbao. Designed by the North American architect Frank O. Gehry, this unique Museum built on a 32,500 square meter site in the center of Bilbao represents an amazing construction feat. On one side it runs down to the waterside of the Nervion River, 16 meters below the level of the rest of the city of Bilbao. One end is pierced through by the huge Puente de La Salve, one of the main access routes into the city. |
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.
Lisbon – Sintra, Cascais & EstorilFirst, we enjoy a scenic drive along the river Tagus and the Atlantic coast to view the Moorish-influenced Sintra palace, summer haven for monarchs since the 15th century. Next, we travel to seaside Cascais with the atmosphere of a traditional fishing village before returning to Lisbon via the fashionable resort city of Estoril, whose popular casino makes it the social center of this “Coast of Kings.” |
Barcelona - Picasso Museum & Gaudi ’s Guell ParkEnjoy a guided visit to probably the best and largest collection of Picasso’s paintings, including the less known, yet surprisingly magnificent early works, considered by many as his best. Then feast your eyes with Guell Park, architect Gaudi’s extraordinary creation and World Heritage sight. |
Lisbon - Fado EveningSavor dinner in a typical Portuguese nightspot, specializing in beautiful and haunting Fado melodies. Wine included. |
Madrid – Fountains, Plazas & DinnerThis evening’s program includes a relaxing tour through the elegant new district of the city with its wide, tree-lined avenues and decorative fountains. Later, we join the locals at the Plaza Mayor for some “people-watching” before our included dinner in the old quarter of the city, drinks included. |
San Sebastian – Excursion to Little ParisA short drive across the border will take you the old fishing village of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, in the French Basque country, where the great composer Maurice Ravel was born. In this charming place, Louis XIV married Marie-Thérèse, a Spanish princess, in 1660, to ratify the Treaty of the Pyrenees. Here, you can enjoy the atmosphere of the former “Little Paris”, as it used to be called, see the harbor and the beach and take a stroll along the famous Rue Gambetta, with its small shops, in the old district. A glass of French wine will be included. |
Madrid – Royal Palace & West ParkDon’t miss this unique opportunity to visit and enjoy one of the best-preserved palaces in Europe. King Juan Carlos’ ancestors lived there for 200 years. We shall see the Royal Apartments, the Royal Pharmacy, Banqueting Hall and the Throne Room still in use today for special occasions. Marvel at the furniture, clocks, paintings and tapestries. We will also visit the beautiful Parque del Oeste (West Park) affording magnificent views of the city. |
Barcelona – Olympic Barcelona & Mediterranean DinnerEnjoy a dinner of Mediterranean specialties with drinks, at one of the elegant restaurants of this vibrant city. Of course, Cava, the Catalan champagne-like wine is included! Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing drive to admire this cosmopolitan city by night, with its well known Montjuic and the old fishermen’s quarter and the Olympic port. |
Madrid – ToledoA specialist guide takes us to the unique city of Toledo, Spain's capital during the golden era, and where El Greco lived and worked. We visit the fine Gothic cathedral, admire the old city views along the Tagus gorge and later visit a specialist Damascene workshop. |
Itinerary
Walking – Moderate Physical Activity Required
Not all areas included on this tour are accessible by motor vehicle. Visiting ancient ruins and a handful of other listed sites may require some walking, sometimes on cobblestone streets. Be sure to pack comfortable and safe walking shoes and get ready to enjoy these fascinating attractions up close and personal.
This tour requires moderate physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk slightly longer distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.
DAY 1 USA - Lisbon

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

Welcome to Portugal! On arrival
at Lisbon Airport, your airport
transfer leaves for the tour hotel
at 09:30, 11:30, 13:30 & 15:30. This evening enjoy a Welcome
Reception with the evening free to
relax and explore.
Corinthia Alfa Hotel Lisbon
Welcome Reception Included
DAY 3 Lisbon

Begin your stay with an included
tour of the city, stopping at the
Monument of the Discoveries,
the Tower of Belem perched
on the banks of the Tagus,
and visiting the Hieronymite
Monastery. Here we will see the
tomb of Vasco da Gama. From
this city many navigators set sail,
and we will hear about Magellan,
Dias and Henry as we tour this
exciting Portuguese capital. The old Alfama district and the
Liberdade tree-lined boulevard,
with its beautiful mosaic
sidewalks, as well as Rossio and
Commerce squares are also part
of our morning sightseeing. In
the afternoon, plenty of time
to enjoy an optional tour to the
Atlantic coast, the beautiful
village of Sintra and the pretty
harbor of Cascais.
Corinthia Alfa Hotel Lisbon
Buffet Breakfast Included
DAY 4 Lisbon - Fatima - Porto

After a leisurely breakfast, head
to Fátima to see the shrine and
Basilica of Our Lady of the
Rosary. Continue on to Porto
where we feast our eyes with the
colorful buildings of Ribeira, the
city’s riverside World Heritage
Historic Center. Admire also the
remarkable 19th and 20th century
bridges across the Douro Valley
and visit one of the many Port
wine cellars for a tasting. The
balance of the afternoon is free to
explore the downtown area.
Tiara Park Atlantic Porto
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 5 Porto - Salamanca

This morning we drive into Spain
on the way to Salamanca, seat of
one of the oldest universities in the
world. Our walking sightseeing tour will take you to the Old City
that has been declared a World
Heritage Site, to visit Spain’s most
beautiful Plaza Mayor, the New
Cathedral with its amazing polychrome
dome and the Old University
building, where you’ll be able to admire its spectacular facade,
a classroom, the cloister and its
charming chapel.
Hotel Alameda Palace
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 6 Salamanca - Burgos - San Sebastian

On the way to the Basque Country,
we drive past Tordesillas, where
the Line of Demarcation was established
back in the 15th century,
and Valladolid, where Columbus
died and was originally buried.
Then, we stop in Burgos, the land
of El Cid, before continuing, along
the green valleys, to the beautiful
city of San Sebastian, for a relaxing
two night stay by the Bay of Biscay.
NH Aranzazu
Buffet
Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 7 San Sebastian (Bilbao & the Guggenheim Museum)

This morning, we enjoy an excursion
to nearby Bilbao where we visit the spectacular and modern
Guggenheim Museum, designed
by the North American architect
Frank O. Gehry. The afternoon is
at leisure to stroll along San Sebastian’s
boardwalk or through
the narrow alleys of its charming
downtown area. Or maybe take an
optional tour to the nearby French
village of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, also
known as Little Paris.
NH Aranzazu
Buffet Breakfast Included
DAY 8 San Sebastian - Pamplona - Barcelona

First stop this morning is in Pamplona,
the city of the running of the
bulls, and perhaps take a stroll to
the famous Estafeta Street. Then, we pass by the famous Rioja wine–producing
region on the way to Catalonia’s
capital, Barcelona, Spain’s second
largest city, for a leisurely three
night stay. This evening, enjoy the
local fare and specialties with wine
in a nearby restaurant.
U232 Hotel
Buffet Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included
DAY 9 Barcelona (Sagrada Familia & Montserrat Excursion Included)

Barcelona, host of the 1992 Olympic
Games, abounds in historical
sights including the magnificent
Cathedral, the old Gothic Quarter
plus a highlight visit to the Sagrada
Familia Church. See the Columbus
Monument and drive along the elegant
and artistic Passeig de Gracia
Boulevard during your morning
tour. Then, continue to Montserrat
to marvel at the dramatic peaks
surrounding this peaceful place of
pilgrimage. The remainder of the
day is free.
U232 Hotel
Buffet Breakfast Included
DAY 10 Barcelona - Free Day

Enjoy a full day at leisure
to explore Spain’s most
vibrant city. Consider
strolling along the famous
Rambla and visiting the superb
Picasso Museum and
Gaudi’s Park Guell.
U232 Hotel
Buffet Breakfast Included
DAY 11 Barcelona - Valencia

This morning, we enjoy a
drive along the beautiful
Mediterranean coast to the Spanish
orange capital, Valencia, conquered
from the Moors by El Cid.
Our panoramic sightseeing tour of
this 2000-year old city will show
us the old ramparts and gateways
contrasting with Santiago Calatrava’s
futuristic and spectacular
architecture of the buildings of the
City of Arts and Science. The rest
of the afternoon is free.
NH Las Artes
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 12 Valencia - Madrid

Our morning drive takes us across
La Mancha to Madrid, Spain’s capital
city. Our afternoon sightseeing
tour takes us to view the Royal
Palace, Puerta del Sol and Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes,
the writer of Don Quixote.
Then, on to a highlight visit to the
palatial Prado Museum, one of the
world’s greatest art galleries with
works by El Greco, Velazquez, Goya
and Italian and Dutch masters.
Hesperia Emperatriz
Buffet Breakfast Included
DAY 13 Madrid - Free Day

Enjoy your last day in Madrid
at leisure to explore this cosmopolitan
city or consider taking an
optional tour to Toledo, Spain’s old
capital. Tonight, we say our goodbyes
to our newfound friends during
an included Highlight Farewell
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Hesperia Emperatriz
Buffet Breakfast and Farewell Dinner Included
DAY 14 Madrid - USA

We bid farewell to Madrid as we
are transferred to the airport for
our return flight home. Departure
transfers arrive at Madrid
Airport at 07:00, 09:00 & 11:00.
Buffet Breakfast Included
Dates & Prices

| Depart Return |
Land Only Price | Price includes savings of: | Tour Director |
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Sun 06/10/12 |
$2,904 | $225 |
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Sun 09/02/12 |
$3,049 | $150 | ||
Sun 09/09/12 |
$2,899 | $300 | ||
Sun 09/23/12 |
$2,949 | $250 | ||
Sun 09/30/12 |
$2,969 | $150 | ||
Sun 10/14/12 |
$2,869 | $250 | ||
Sun 11/04/12 |
$2,299 | $150 | ||
Sun 03/10/13 |
$2,319 | $150 | ||
Sun 03/17/13 |
$2,319 | $150 | ||
Sun 03/24/13 |
$2,379 | $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 or you can choose to participate in our room share program.
Single Room Supplement: from $995
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.
Accomodations
Day |
City |
Hotel |
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| 2,3 | Lisbon | Corinthia Alfa Hotel Lisbon | |||||||||||||||||
Corinthia Alfa Hotel Lisbon
Corinthia Alfa Hotel Lisbon Location: Stylish hotel located in the centre of Lisbon’s financial district overlooking the 18th century Aqueduct & Monsanto Nature Park. Only steps from public transport to get you to the historic city center. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: Stylish hotel located in the centre of Lisbon’s financial district overlooking the 18th century Aqueduct & Monsanto Nature Park. Only steps from public transport to get you to the historic city center. |
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| 4 | Porto | Tiara Park Atlantic Porto | |||||||||||||||||
Tiara Park Atlantic Porto
Tiara Park Atlantic Porto Location: The gorgeous 5 star Tiara Park Atlantic is excellently located in Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage property, home to numerous museums and other cultural and architectural wonders and the famous Port wine. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: The gorgeous 5 star Tiara Park Atlantic is excellently located in Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage property, home to numerous museums and other cultural and architectural wonders and the famous Port wine. |
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| 5 | Salamanca | Hotel Alameda Palace | |||||||||||||||||
Hotel Alameda PalaceFirst Class Hotel Alameda Palace Location: A modern and luxurious five-star hotel situated in the center of the city. Located in the historic Palacio de los Prada. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: A modern and luxurious five-star hotel situated in the center of the city. Located in the historic Palacio de los Prada. |
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| 6,7 | San Sebastian | NH Aranzazu | |||||||||||||||||
NH AranzazuFirst Class NH Aranzazu Location: Located on the beautiful coast of the Bay of Biscay this hotel is also next to the Ondarreta Beach. Other hotel amenities include restaurant(s), dry cleaning services and bar/lounge. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: Located on the beautiful coast of the Bay of Biscay this hotel is also next to the Ondarreta Beach. Other hotel amenities include restaurant(s), dry cleaning services and bar/lounge. |
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| 8-10 | Barcelona | U232 Hotel | |||||||||||||||||
U232 HotelFirst Class U232 Hotel Location: Location in the Eixample of Barcelona, the U232 Hotel is in a quiet residential neighborhood dating back to the 1800’s and home to some of Antoni Gaudi’s most famous architectural works. Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: Location in the Eixample of Barcelona, the U232 Hotel is in a quiet residential neighborhood dating back to the 1800’s and home to some of Antoni Gaudi’s most famous architectural works. |
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| 11 | Valencia | NH Las Artes | |||||||||||||||||
NH Las Artes
NH Las Artes Location: Located next to the ‘Cuidad de las Artes y de las Ciencias’ and very close to the ‘Cuidad de la Justicia’ and the amusement and shopping district (El Saler). Hotel Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Location: Located next to the ‘Cuidad de las Artes y de las Ciencias’ and very close to the ‘Cuidad de la Justicia’ and the amusement and shopping district (El Saler). |
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| 12,13 | Madrid | Hesperia Emperatriz | |||||||||||||||||
Hesperia EmperatrizFirst Class Hesperia Emperatriz Location: 4-star hotel centrally located in the commercial district of Madrid. Hotel Amenities
Location: 4-star hotel centrally located in the commercial district of Madrid. |
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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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