Overview

Italy is a multi-faceted, Mediterranean Jewel, and there is no better way to experience her many dimensions than on this 15-day adventure from the grandeur of Rome, Venice and Florence, to the charm of Assisi, Verona and the beautiful Bay of Naples! From metropolitan cities, to quiet, hilltop villages, The Grand Italia will take you through the best of Italy.

Your experience encompasses beautiful scenery and delightful adventures, such as the memorable dinner you share with a Sorrento family, the discovery of ancient life in Pompeii and a trip through unbelievably blue waters to the Isle of Capri. Each magical day, another face of Italy will be unveiled in moments to treasure forever.

The scenery will change, along with the beauty which never fails to enchant. Azure seas and whitewashed houses frame the views in the south, rolling vineyard-clad hills mark the heartland, and expansive lakes and mountains stretch to the north. Which one will call you back to linger?

Stay in our selection of European First Class accommodations and enjoy 20 meals including Welcome Reception, 13 Buffet Breakfasts, 5 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 1 Highlight Dinners 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 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 Guide: Rome, Pompeii, Capri, Venice and Florence Local Expert Guide in Rome, Pompeii, Capri, Venice & Florence. 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 Guide: Rome, Pompeii, Capri, Venice and Florence	20 Meals 20 Meals included: Welcome Reception, 13 Buffet Breakfasts, 5 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 1 Highlight 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. 20 Meals

Included Tour Highlights

Visit the Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museum Privately guided tour of the priceless collection of art and treasures found in the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum. The Vatican Museums houses some of the richest collections of artifacts in the world. The most important collections come from Egypt, exposed in The Gregorian Museum, and the Ancient World, exposed in the Pio Clementino Museum. Here famous pieces of art are disclosed such as the Belvedere Torso, the Venus of Cnido, the Belvedere Apollo, the Augustus of Prima Porta and the Sarcophagus of Constantine. Visit the Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museum	Venice sightseeing including a gondola ride Venice sightseeing includes St. Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs followed by a highlight gondola ride around the Venetian canals. Venice sightseeing including a gondola ride
Guided sightseeing tour of Rome Rome sightseeing includes visits to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Roman Colosseum. Guided sightseeing tour of Rome	View Juliet’s Balcony Stop in Verona, home of Juliet’s Balcony from Shakespeare’s "Romeo & Juliet". View Juliet’s Balcony
Pompeii sightseeing Visit the ancient city of Pompeii with a local guide. An eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79 buried Pompeii, under cinders and ashes that have preserved the ruins of the city with magnificent completeness down to the fresh colors of the wall paintings. The long-forgotten site of the city was rediscovered in 1748 and has been sporadically excavated since that time. The habits and manners of life in Roman times have been revealed in great detail at Pompeii by the plan of the streets and footpaths, the statue-decorated public buildings, and the simple shops and homes of the artisans. The houses and villas have yielded rare and beautiful examples of Roman art. Among the most famous are the house of the Vetti, the villa of the Mysteries, and, in the suburbs of Pompeii, the villa of the Boscoreale. Pompeii sightseeing	See the Leaning Tower of Pisa The Tower of Pisa is the bell tower of the Cathedral. Its construction began in the August of 1173 and continued (with two long interruptions) for about 200 years. In the past it was widely believed that the inclination of the Tower was part of the project ever since its beginning, but now we know that it is not so. The Tower was designed to be "vertical" and started to incline during its construction. Both because of its inclination, and its beauty, from 1173 up to the present the Tower has been the object of very special attention. During its construction efforts were made to halt the incipient inclination through the use of special construction devices; later columns and other damaged parts were substituted in more than one occasion; today, interventions are being carried out within the sub-soil in order to significantly reduce the inclination and to ensure that Tower will have a long life. See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Explore the Isle of Capri. The Isle of Capri lies in the Bay of Naples off the tip of the Sorrento Peninsula and was once the summer home of Roman Emperors. Enjoy time to explore this enchanting island with white-washed houses, orange and lemon trees, fashionable shops and restaurants. Explore the Isle of Capri.	Florence sightseeing Signoria Square Your panoramic Florence sightseeing tour includes Signoria Square, Santa Croce Basilica, the Baptistry and Piaza Michelangelo. Florence sightseeing
Visit San Marino Adriatic Coast at Sunset Visit San Marino, the smallest Republic in the world, known for its spectacular hilltop location. Visit San Marino	Visit the Accademia to view Michelangelo’s David Enjoy a visit to Accadamia to view Michelangelo’s Statue of David. This famous sculpture (also known as Il Gigante), carved between 1501 and I504 was destined to be placed immediately in front of the Palazzo Signoria in Florence. Today it is one of the most famous statues in the world. Visit the Accademia to view Michelangelo’s David

Explore & Discover

Explore & Discover events are the hands-on, more in-depth experiences that make your trip unique and unforgettable.

Explore & Discover™ Dinner with a Local Family Day 4 - Dinner with a Local Family Enjoy a fun and informative dinner with a local family in Sorrento. Dine on a selection of traditional dishes of the region and practice your Italian language skills in the intimate atmosphere of a private home. A truly unforgettable experience! Explore & Discover™ Dinner with a Local Family

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.

Rome - PASSEGGIATA ROMANA WITH ITS HIDDEN TREASURES There is no better way to discover the corners and famous sites of Rome than to take a leisurely stroll. Enjoy your guide's commentary as we see the Capitoline Hill with enchanting views of the Roman Forum. Continue through Piazza Venezia and the Jewish ghetto past St. Mary upon Minerva where Michaelangelo's Christ carrying the cross is housed to the overwhelming Pantheon and end in Piazza Navona for a spot of shopping or treat yourself in one of the many quaint cafes among the locals. €33 Euro Rome - PASSEGGIATA ROMANA WITH ITS HIDDEN TREASURES	Baveno – Isola Bella The premier attraction of Lake Maggiore is the Borromean Islands. Our lake cruise takes us to Isola Bella, the largest and most famous island, renowned for its incredible palace and stunning Botanical Gardens. A guided tour of this privately owned palace with free time to admire the gardens is a must. €37 Euro Baveno – Isola Bella
Rome - Trevi Fountain & Dinner Our evening introduction tour of Rome takes us to the fabulous Trevi fountain to make a wish! This visit is followed by dinner at one of Rome’s restaurants. Drinks are included. €59 Euro Rome - Trevi Fountain & Dinner	Baveno - Milan & Leonardo's Last Supper At the Hub of Italian business, fashion and commerce Milan should certainly not be missed! Our guided sightseeing reveals the medieval magnificence of the Duomo, the imposing beauty of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and, depending on availability, the absolute highlight: Leonardo Da Vinci’s Last Supper. In case of no availability, the world famous Opera theatre of La Scala will be visited instead. Later, free time to indulge maybe, in some risotto alla milanese, panettone or even one of the city’s fashion houses and “walk the catwalk”! (*Program might be altered depending on the Last Supper availability). €44 Euro Baveno - Milan & Leonardo's Last Supper
Sorrento – Highlights of Capri Once in Capri, visit the island highlights: first, a cruise by private boat to the exclusive Marina Piccola area shows us the awesome Tiberius’ leap (where the Roman Emperor discarded his unwanted lovers!) and the world famous Faraglioni rocks, where we admire the amazing natural rock formations which characterize the island. Back in Marina Grande a Funicular takes us up to the town of Capri for a beautiful extended visit to the splendors of this exclusive site. €29 Euro *Program subject to alteration due to local conditions. Sorrento – Highlights of Capri	Florence - Day Trip to Cinque Terre Today we drive to the most romantic spot on the Italian Riviera – the Bay of Poets, where Byron and Shelley spent much of their Italian sojourn. We’ll board our motorboat* at the harbor of La Spezia and during our sail, we can admire the almost inaccessible ‘Cinqueterre’. These five villages, which we will see quite clearly, are built on a promontory, for years only accessible by donkey and hence little changed over the centuries. Our stop will be at Monterosso, the most famous of these villages, where we shall have time to browse around for shopping or tasting some exclusive wines. €72 Euro * In case of rough sea conditions, the visit of Cinque Terre and Monterosso will be operated by train. Florence - Day Trip to Cinque Terre
Sorrento – Amalfi Coast Drive & Positano Visit We take specially adapted minibuses from Sorrento to enjoy one of the Worlds' most famous thrilling and exhilarating coast drives. The clear blue waters and picturesque resorts along the Amalfi coast are truly unforgettable! Later we visit the exclusive artist paradise of Positano and there is time for souvenir hunting. €40 Euro Sorrento – Amalfi Coast Drive & Positano Visit	Florence - San Gimignano Excursion A delightful excursion to Tuscany’s most famous hilltop town. San Gimignano is considered the medieval Manhattan of Italy due to its towers which dominate the skyline. There is time to enjoy the atmosphere of this unchanged ancient jewel which has remained intact since the 14th century, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage town. €35 Euro Florence - San Gimignano Excursion
Sorrento – Sorrento Evening A chance to enjoy a delicious dinner of local specialties. We arrive at one of the area's top local restaurants for an incredible dining experience featuring some of the famous dishes of this region! €59 Euro Sorrento – Sorrento Evening	Florence – Jewels of the Renaissance To complete the discovery of Florence, delve into the cultural riches of this capital of the Renaissance : Accademia with its Michelangelo’s David, Bargello, Medici Chapels, Opera del Duomo, Pitti Palace; rich museums which collect paintings and statues of world famous masters. An easy guided visit to one of these important sites will be offered by your Tour Director depending on their availability on our day of stay. €36 Euro Florence – Jewels of the Renaissance
Venice - Magical Venice This evening we board our private boats for a cruise down the famous “Grand Canal”, past illuminated palazzi and twinkling chandeliers, to the romantic St. Mark’s Square. We have reservations in a famous café where we sit under the stars listening to the orchestras play some of Italy’s best loved music (One drink is included). €47 Euro Venice - Magical Venice	Florence - Dinner in the Tuscan Chianti Hills Florence is famous not only for its treasures of arts but also for its fine cuisine. Check this fame with a fabulous Tuscan meal in a local restaurant located in the renowned Chianti Hills area. A Family run restaurant will create a unique informal atmosphere where you can unwind after the busy day downtown. €60 Euro Florence - Dinner in the Tuscan Chianti Hills
Venice – Burano Island & Lunch/Dinner Today we take a private launch across the serene waters of the Lagoon to view the charming islands such as Murano, Torcello and St. Francesco Del Deserto. Escaping the crowds, we stop at the charming fisherman’s island of Burano, famous for its lace school. We make our way to a lovely restaurant to enjoy a delicious meal of regional specialties accompanied by unlimited wine! Time to wander the colorful attractive streets and shop for lace. This chance to see more of Venice should not be missed! A photographer’s paradise! €67 Euro Venice – Burano Island & Lunch/Dinner	Florence – Medici Banquet This evening we dine in the magnificent Palazzo Borghese, dating back to the Renaissance. This privately-owned palace re-creates a sumptuous Medici banquet with medieval costumes, music and show, accompanied by a typical Florentine menu including the famous Chianti wine. €67 Euro Florence – Medici Banquet

Itinerary

Dates & Prices

Depart Return	Land Only Price	Price includes savings of:	Tour Director	Request a Quote or Book Now
Tue 06/05/12 Tue 06/19/12	$3,939	$250	Riccardo Panareo	Call 1-877-622-9109 for price
Tue 06/19/12 Tue 07/03/12	$3,954	$225	Dawn Hutchinson	Call 1-877-622-9109 for price
Tue 07/10/12 Tue 07/24/12	$3,829	$300
Tue 09/04/12 Tue 09/18/12	$4,039	$150	Peter DeVries
Tue 09/11/12 Tue 09/25/12	$4,039	$150
Tue 09/18/12 Tue 10/02/12	$4,039	$150
Tue 09/25/12 Tue 10/09/12	$3,939	$250
Tue 10/02/12 Tue 10/16/12	$3,939	$250
Tue 10/09/12 Tue 10/23/12	$3,989	$200
Tue 10/30/12 Tue 11/13/12	$3,819	$150
Tue 11/06/12 Tue 11/20/12	$2,674	$225
Tue 03/12/13 Tue 03/26/13	$2,749	$150
Tue 03/19/13 Tue 04/02/13	$2,849	$150
Tue 03/26/13 Tue 04/09/13	$3,099	$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 $630

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.

Terms and Conditions

Airline Baggage Information

Accomodations

Day	City	Hotel
2,3	Rome	Cicerone Hotel
	Cicerone Hotel First Class Cicerone Hotel Via Cicerone 55C Rome Italy Visit Website Location: A four-star hotel located in the heard of Rome’s Prati district, close to the Vatican and Castel St. Angelo. It also offers easy access to popular restaurants, bars and excellent shopping areas. Hotel Amenities Fitness Center WiFi Laundry Service In-Room Amenities Location: A four-star hotel located in the heard of Rome’s Prati district, close to the Vatican and Castel St. Angelo. It also offers easy access to popular restaurants, bars and excellent shopping areas.
4,5	Sorrento	Grand Hotel La Pace
	Grand Hotel La Pace First Class Grand Hotel La Pace Via Tordara 10 Sorrento Italy Visit Website Location: The five-star Grand Hotel La Pace is located not far from the centre of Sorrento, minutes away from beaches, fine dining, wineries and discos. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Pool Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Jacuzzi Sauna Nightclub WiFi In-Room Amenities Location: The five-star Grand Hotel La Pace is located not far from the centre of Sorrento, minutes away from beaches, fine dining, wineries and discos.
6	Assisi	Roseo Hotel Assisi
	Roseo Hotel Assisi Roseo Hotel Assisi Via G. Renzi, 2 Assisi Italy Visit Website Location: Located close to San Damiano, Basilica of Santa Chiara & San Francesco this hotel is ideally set in a lovely garden area just a short 15 minute walk into town. Hotel Amenities Fitness Center Sauna Indoor Pool Spa Laundry Service Steam Room In-Room Amenities Location: Located close to San Damiano, Basilica of Santa Chiara & San Francesco this hotel is ideally set in a lovely garden area just a short 15 minute walk into town.
7,8	Venice	Hotel Principe
	Hotel Principe First Class Hotel Principe Lista di Spagna 146 Cannaregio 146 Venice Italy Visit Website Location: This 4-start hotel is conveniently located on the Grand Canal with easy access to trains and ferries that take you to Rialto and St. Mark’s in the very heart of historic Venice. Explore the fine art and architectural masterpieces in the Palazzo Labia, Ca’ Vendramin Calergi, and numerous synagogues and museums. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Restaurant(s) Currency Exchange Safe Deposit Box Laundry Service In-Room Amenities Location: This 4-start hotel is conveniently located on the Grand Canal with easy access to trains and ferries that take you to Rialto and St. Mark’s in the very heart of historic Venice. Explore the fine art and architectural masterpieces in the Palazzo Labia, Ca’ Vendramin Calergi, and numerous synagogues and museums.
9,10	Baveno	Simplon Hotel
	Simplon Hotel First Class Simplon Hotel Corso Garibaldi 52 Baveno Italy Visit Website Location: Four star hotel located in the heart of Baveno in 20,000 square meters of parkland by Lake Maggiore. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Restaurant(s) Fitness Center Sauna Pool Tennis Court In-Room Amenities Location: Four star hotel located in the heart of Baveno in 20,000 square meters of parkland by Lake Maggiore.
11-13	Florence	Hotel Londra
	Hotel Londra First Class Hotel Londra Via Jacopo da Diacceto, 16/20 Florence Italy Visit Website Location: The 4-star Londra is located in the very heart of Florence, mere steps from the most impressive monuments and shopping areas such as Piazza della Reppublica, Via Roma and Via Cavour. Hotel Amenities Fitness Center Spa Garden WiFi Solarium In-Room Amenities Location: The 4-star Londra is located in the very heart of Florence, mere steps from the most impressive monuments and shopping areas such as Piazza della Reppublica, Via Roma and Via Cavour.
14	Rome	Sheraton Golf
	Sheraton Golf First Class Sheraton Golf Viale Salvatore Rebecchini 39 Rome Italy Visit Website Location: Charming, country-style hotel surrounded by a 27-hole golf course. 16km from the center of Rome. Hotel Amenities Bar - Lounge Pool Fitness Center Restaurant(s) In-Room Amenities Location: Charming, country-style hotel surrounded by a 27-hole golf course. 16km from the center of Rome.

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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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