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Best of Hawaii
10 Days Tour Code: HAW

 

Overview

Experience the laidback lifestyle of the Hawaiians on this leisurely tour that shows you the best of the islands.

Discover the lush rain-forests and pineapple fields of Oahu, lounge on the warm sandy beaches of Honolulu, and take in some history at Pearl Harbor. See how coffee is made in Kona and enjoy plenty of free time in captivating Maui.

Visit the "best of Hawaii" on this tour!

Stay in our selection of First Class accommodations and enjoy 14 meals including Welcome Reception, 9 Full Breakfasts, 2 Highlight Lunches, 1 Three-Course Dinner, 1 Highlight Dinner with wine and 1 Farewell Luau Dinner with open bar. To ensure a comfortable travel experience, our motorcoaches 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.

***This tour is operated by our sister company.

Your Tour Price Includes

VIP Door-to-Door Transfer Loud & Clear
Inter-Tour Flights Travel Documents
Transportation First Class Hotels
Professional Tour Director 14 Meals
Local Expert Guide/Driver: Oahu, Hawaii and Maui

Included Tour Highlights

Oahu Tour Visit Lahaina & tour an urban farm
Honolulu Tour including Pearl Harbor Enjoy an authentic Hawaiian Luau
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & a Kona coffee farm

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.

Oahu - Society of Seven Las Vegas Dinner Show Kona - Evening at Kahua Ranch Sunset Dinner
Oahu - Magic of Polynesia Dinner Show Maui - Spectaculr Heleakala Sunrise Tour
Oahu - One Day Tour to Kauai Waimea Canyon and Wailua River Maui - Premium Morning Snorkel to Molokini
Oahu - Deluxe Little Circle Island Maui - Whale Watching Cruise
Oahu - Polynesian Cultural Center Package Maui - Hana Haleakala Helicopter Flight (45 min)
Oahu - Moonlight and Magic Combo Maui - West Maui Moloki Helicopter Flight
Kona - Atlantis Submarine Tour Maui - Hana Adventure Tour
Kona - Body Glove Sunset Cocktail Cruise from Kailua Kona Maui - Ulalena Premium Seating
Kona - Kona Historical Tour

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Honolulu

VIP Door-to-Door Transfer to your local airport for your flight to Honolulu. In the traditional Aloha spirit, you’ll be greeted at the airport with a fragrant lei and your complimentary transfer will take you to your tour hotel in the heart of Waikiki. Meet your Tour Director who will answer any questions and spend the rest of the afternoon as you like: maybe dive into the warm Pacific, shop at The International Market Place in Waikiki or just relax into Hawaiian Time. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception.
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort
Welcome Reception Included

Day 2 Honolulu (Oahu Excursion Included)

Traverse the island today on a grand tour of Oahu. See panoramic views of the deep blue waters from rugged cliffs, marvel at idyllic golden beaches and look out on the famous break at the North Shore. On your journey through this tropical splendor, pass verdant pineapple plantations, swaying palm trees and lushly forested hills. Back in vibrant Waikiki, enjoy the afternoon and evening at leisure.
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort
Full Breakfast Included

Day 3 Honolulu Free Day

Enjoy a full day today to explore on your own. Spend some time lazing in the sun on Waikiki Beach; spot sea turtles, colorful coral and dazzling tropical fish while snorkeling at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. This evening, join your Tour Director and travel companions for a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant.
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort
Full Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included

Day 4 Honolulu (Pearl Harbor Excursion Included)

Begin your day with a guided visit to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, a moving tribute to the military personnel who lost their lives in the 1941 attack that launched the U.S. into World War II. Travel on to Punchbowl Crater and the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Return to Honolulu to see the splendid Iolani Palace, the iconic King Kamehameha I statue and the current state capitol building. The crafting of exquisite coral jewelry has always been a backbone of the islands’ economy; visit a coral workshop to see how expert artisans transform a treasure of the sea into a priceless memento. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort
Full Breakfast Included

Day 5 Oahu - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Kona

Your morning begins with a short, scenic flight to the Big Island of Hawaii. Travel from Hilo to the exquisite western coast, passing through forest preserves before arriving at Volcanoes National Park, Museum. Then take a short walk to get inside an ancient cave-like lava tube. After a Highlight Lunch, learn how the rich volcanic soil around Kona produces some of the world’s best coffee. Savor a tasting when you visit a local coffee farm and mill to learn how Kona coffee is grown, harvested and processed. Reach the golden Kona coast and your stunning oceanfront resort.
Royal Kona Resort
Full Breakfast, Highlight Lunch and Dinner Included

Day 6 Kona Free Day

Wake to the sound of the sea and explore one of the most beautiful areas in the world on your own today. Options abound: Tour a native Hawaiian temple, don a snorkel and mask to commune with Hawaii’s colorful and varied marine life, look for green sea turtles at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, descend into the depths on a submarine or just relax and enjoy your oceanfront resort. This evening, as the sky grows red in the west, why not take an optional cruise to relish one of Kona’s magnificent sunsets?
Royal Kona Resort
Full Breakfast Included

Day 7 Kona - Maui

Fly to Maui, the Magic Isle, home to endless whitesand beaches, crystal-clear waters and luxuriant tropical foliage. Travel along country roads to visit a local farm and learn about sustainable agriculture on the islands. Then toast your host with a glass of wine and indulge in a special Highlight Lunch featuring the finest local ingredients. Formerly a royal retreat, spectacular Kaanapali Beach is often ranked as one of America’s finest beaches. Check into your beachfront resort and relax for the evening.
Royal Lahaina Resort
Full Breakfast and Highlight Lunch Included

Day 8 & 9 Maui

Savor two full days in paradise as you chart your own course through Maui’s wonderlands. The possibilities are endless. Spend some time walking along the long white-sand beaches or relaxing by the pool. Take an afternoon to explore the old whaling village of Lahaina with its trendy art galleries and welcoming cafes. Play 18 holes at a championship golf course overlooking the sea. Rise early and ascend to the summit of Mount Haleakala to see the sunrise. Or make the scenic journey to the remote town of Hana on Maui’s rugged eastern coast. Maybe get a bird’s-eye view of Maui on a helicopter flightseeing excursion. During your stay, meet with a naturalist and learn about the exotic flora and fauna of the islands. On one evening, join your traveling companions for a festive Farewell Luau Dinner, featuring a sumptuous buffet, tropical cocktails and the songs and dances of old Hawaii and the South Pacific. Relish the scene as the rising moon transforms the seas into liquid silver, and marvel as the stars begin to brighten the great night sky.
Royal Lahaina Resort
Full Breakfast and 1 Farewell Dinner Included

Day 10 Depart Maui

A hui hou… until we meet again. As your vacation ends with a complimentary transfer to Kahului Airport, begin planning your next visit!

photo credits:
image for Day 3 - Hawaii Tourist Authority (HTA) Sri Maiciva Rusclen
image for Day 7 - Hawaii Tourist Authority (HTA) Joe Soleri

Dates & Prices

Early Booking Discount
Prices below include Early Booking Discount
of $300 per couple when you book by
June 15, 2012.
Depart
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Fri 05/25/12
Sun 06/03/12

$2,725

$150

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for price

Fri 06/01/12
Sun 06/10/12

$2,725

$150

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for price

Fri 06/15/12
Sun 06/24/12

$2,725

$150

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for price

Fri 06/22/12
Sun 07/01/12

$2,726

$150

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for price

Fri 06/29/12
Sun 07/08/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 07/06/12
Sun 07/15/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 07/13/12
Sun 07/22/12

$2,726

$150

Fri 07/20/12
Sun 07/29/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 07/27/12
Sun 08/05/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 08/03/12
Sun 08/12/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 08/17/12
Sun 08/26/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 08/24/12
Sun 09/02/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 08/31/12
Sun 09/09/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 09/07/12
Sun 09/16/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 09/14/12
Sun 09/23/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 09/21/12
Sun 09/30/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 09/28/12
Sun 10/07/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 10/05/12
Sun 10/14/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 10/12/12
Sun 10/21/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 10/19/12
Sun 10/28/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 10/26/12
Sun 11/04/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 11/02/12
Sun 11/11/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 11/09/12
Sun 11/18/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 11/16/12
Sun 11/25/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 11/30/12
Sun 12/09/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 12/07/12
Sun 12/16/12

$2,725

$150

Fri 12/14/12
Sun 12/23/12

$2,725

$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 discount you must book and deposit by June 15, 2012.

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 $1,065

This tour offers 3 categories of hotels: Included, First Class, and Premier.
Included............included in your tour price
First Class........upgrade for $175 per person, from $1,250 for single
Premier.............upgrade for $549 per person, from $1,600 for single

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.

Baggage Fees: Hawaiian Airlines charges a baggage handling fee of $17 for the first checked suitcase per flight (subject to change per the airline). This fee is not included in the tour price. Once you have joined the tour your Tour Director will collect these fees and can assist you with any questions.

Please Note: All inter-tour air related charges in economy class for Honolulu - Hilo and Kona - Kahului are included in the Land Only price shown based on accurate airfare as of April 6, 2012. At the time you purchase your tour the inter-tour air prices may be higher.

Please Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.

Terms and Conditions

Airline Baggage Information

Accomodations

Day

City

Hotel

0 Best of Hawaii Your Choice of Hotels

On this tour you have your choice of three hotel categories: Included in the tour price is First Class Hotel with Partial Ocean Views in Kona and Maui and Standard Room in Oahu.

Or you can upgrade to either Ocean View or Premier. All accommodation includes two-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.

Listed below are the Included Hotels for each stay plus the Ocean View & Premier Upgrades available.

1-4 Honolulu Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort (Standard Room - Run of House) - Included Hotel

*This is a first class hotel with Run of House Rooms.

Location: Tropical playground situated only steps from world-famous Waikiki Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Spans 5.2 acres of picturesque beauty and splendor. Located next to the celebrated Diamond Head Crater.

1-4 Honolulu Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort (POV) - Upgrade to Partial Ocean View Room

*This is an upgrade from the included Standard (Run-of-House) Room to the Partial Ocean View Room.

Location: Tropical playground situated only steps from world-famous Waikiki Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Spans 5.2 acres of picturesque beauty and splendor. Located next to the celebrated Diamond Head Crater.

1-4 Honolulu Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort - Upgrade to Premier Hotel

*This is a Premier Class Hotel with Partial Ocean View Rooms.

Retreat to a brilliant tropical playground at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa - situated only steps from world-famous Waikiki Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Spanning 5.2 acres of picturesque beauty and splendor, this spectacular Waikiki Hawaii hotel resort blends the spirit of "Aloha" with an atmosphere that is warm, comfortable and inviting. Here, you create your own paradise. Located next to the celebrated Diamond...

5,6 Kailua-Kona Royal Kona Resort (POV) - Included Hotel

*This is a first class hotel with Partial Ocean View Rooms.

Location: With a dramatic oceanfront setting that overlooks picturesque Kailua Bay, the Royal Kona Resort stands within walking distance of the quaint fishing village of Kailua-Kona with its many fine restaurants, shops, historical sites and activities. Captain Cook Monument is a 30-minute drive from the resort and Parker Ranch, a working Hawaiian ranch that offers outdoor adventures, is located less than two miles from the...

5,6 Kailua-Kona Royal Kona Resort (OV) - Upgrade to Ocean View Room

*This is an upgrade from the included Partial View Room to an Ocean View Room.

Location: With a dramatic oceanfront setting that overlooks picturesque Kailua Bay, the Royal Kona Resort stands within walking distance of the quaint fishing village of Kailua-Kona with its many fine restaurants, shops, historical sites and activities. Captain Cook Monument is a 30-minute drive from the resort and Parker Ranch, a working Hawaiian ranch that offers outdoor adventures, is located less than...

5,6 Kailua-Kona Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort - Upgrade to Premier Hotel

*This is a Premier Class Hotel with Ocean View Rooms.

Location: Adjacent to a marina and 2 golf courses, this 22-acre Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa is an 8-minute drive from Kailua-Kona and a 20-minute drive from the Kona Coffee Living History Farm.

7-9 Lahaina Royal Lahaina Resort (POV) - Included Hotel

*This is a first class hotel with Partial Ocean View Rooms.

Location: Set upon 27 grassy acres fronting one of the world’s most renowned beaches, the Royal Lahaina Resort has a prime Maui setting. The resort is located at the fashionable end of Kaanapali Beach, just north of the popular snorkeling area Black Rock and a 20-minute stroll from the beachfront shopping and dining destination Whalers Village.

7-9 Lahaina Royal Lahaina Resort (OV) - Upgrade to Ocean View Room

*This is an upgrade from the included Partial View Room to an Ocean View Room.

Set amidst 27 acres of tropical gardens, fronting the best and most exclusive stretch of Kaanapali Beach, the Royal Lahaina Resort is a truly unique Hawaiian Resort. The resort's natural beauty, traditional Hawaiian ambiance, and dedication to five-star service offers guests a timeless and subtle elegance providing for the ultimate in relaxation and tranquility.

7-9 Lahaina, Maui Westin Maui Resort & Spa - Upgrade to Premier Hotel

*This is a Premier Class Hotel.

Location: Situated along a spectacular stretch of the famed Ka'anapali Beach. This oceanfront resort blends an endless array of activities and amenities with gracious aloha spirit, perfect for any Hawaiian vacation. Located beachfront with spectacular views of Lana'i and Moloka'i, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa is just minutes from Maui's many attractions, yet remains a world unto itself, where exclusive services, first-rate restaurants, cultured...

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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 Days25% of tour cost
15 - 30 Days50% of tour cost
Less than 15 Days100% of tour cost
Number of Days Prior to DepartureCancellation/Change River Cruises – Per Person
89 – 60 Days35% of the cost
59 – 30 Days50% 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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