The Key Differences between a Fully Escorted Tour and a Hosted Tour
While most of the tours we offer are fully escorted Tours and River Cruises, we also offer a few 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.
The chart below highlights the key differences between our fully escorted tours and our hosted tours:
|
Hosted Tour |
Fully Escorted Tour |
|
Outbound VIP Door-to-Door Service |
X | X |
Airport/Hotel Transfers* |
X | X |
First Class Hotels |
X | X |
| Many Meals | All Breakfasts | Welcome Reception, All Breakfasts, some lunches and many Dinners |
Transportation between cities |
X | X |
Full-Time Professional Tour Director (with you throughout your entire tour) |
X | |
Experienced Local Host (At the hotel for designated times each day to assist you as needed) |
X | |
Expert Local Guides in key cities |
X | X |
Orientation tour of key cities |
X | X |
Inclusive guided sightseeing tours (includes entrance fees) |
X | |
Balanced mix of planned activities and time at leisure |
X | |
Extensive amounts of free time |
X | Free Days on Select Tours |
Hands-on activities |
X | |
Explore & Discover ® events |
X | |
Luggage handling |
X | X |
Optional excursions available for purchase |
X | X |
Our expert Travel Specialists will be able to answer any questions that you may have: 1-877-622-9109
*Airport to Hotel transfers in London are provided when you purchase both your tour and air with Grand European Tours.
