EUROPEAN FAMILY DISCOVERY (HEF2012)

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Tour Length: 12 Days
Countries Visited: Austria, England, France, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland
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Tour Category: Other Globus Tours
Tour Operator: Globus Tours
Tour Code: HEF-2012
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Title
European Family Discovery

Vacation Overview
Start this amazing family vacation with a welcome dinner, then discover London with a Local Guide on a memorable and fun morning. See the major sites like Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, and Whitehall’s mounted horseguards. Enjoy a “flight” on the London Eye, the world’s tallest observation wheel with stunning views of the city. Then enjoy time for independent sightseeing. Next, an exciting ride on the high-speed Eurostar train to Paris. Upon arrival, ride the elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower. The next morning, sightseeing with a Local Guide features all major sites of Paris, like the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, the Opéra, and a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral. An optional excursion to the Louvre is available. Travel by high-speed TGV train to Basel in Switzerland and continue by coach to Lucerne in the heart of the Alps. An orientation tour is included, and an optional excursion to one of the Swiss mountains is available. On the way to Austria, visit an original Swiss chocolate confectionary and learn all about chocolate making. Also stop in Vaduz, capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, before arriving in Innsbruck in Tyrol. See Maximilian’s Golden Roof, and you may wish to join an optional horse-drawn carriage ride. In Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace, guided sightseeing features some of the Sound of Music sites. A highlight is an included excursion to Hohenwerfen Fortress, where you will learn about traditional hunting methods using birds of prey. In Munich, Germany, guided sightseeing features Marienplatz, and you can try a German brezel. Another highlight is a visit to King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle, used as inspiration for the Disney Castle. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

 

Hotels


LONDON
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF),

PARIS
Pullman Paris Bercy (SF),

LUCERNE
Grand Hotel Europe (F),

INNSBRUCK
Grauer Baer (F),

SALZBURG
Best Western Imlauer (F),

MUNICH
Holiday Inn Munich City Centre (F)

Meals
Full buffet breakfast (B); 6 three-course dinners (D), including a Welcome Party & Dinner in London and a Send-Off Celebration Dinner in Munich

 
Day 1:
Arrive in London, England. Time at leisure today to rest before your adventure begins, or you may choose to set out on your own to discover London. At 6 pm, your Tour Director will be waiting for you and your family for some activities to help you get acquainted with your traveling companions. Then, a special WELCOME PARTY & DINNER at your hotel. (D)

Day 2:
Discover London & Ride the London Eye. Join your Local Guide on a traditional London double-decker bus for a memorable morning of sightseeing that includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. A special highlight is a “flight” on the LONDON EYE, the world’s tallest observation wheel with stunning views of the city. The afternoon is free for independent sightseeing. Consider a visit to the Tower of London or to Windsor Castle. This evening maybe dinner followed by a cruise on the River Thames? (B)

Day 3:
Travel the “Chunnel” to Paris, France & Go to the Top of the Eiffel Tower. This morning, transfer to the railway station to board the high-speed EUROSTAR TRAIN to Paris. Later, ride the elevators to the TOP OF THE EIFFEL TOWER and delight in the spectacular views. (B,D)

Day 4:
Discover Paris & Visit Notre Dame Cathedral. Today with your Local Guide, explore the city where Remy, from the movie Ratatouille, discovered French cuisine. Admire some of the most famous sights: the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and visit NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, the setting for Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional excursions. (B)

Day 5:
TGV Train to Switzerland & Walking Tour of Lucerne. Travel by high-speed TGV TRAIN to Basel, Switzerland, where your motorcoach will be waiting to take you to German-speaking Lucerne with its sparkling lake and alpine scenery. A walking tour before dinner to stretch your legs and admire the LION MONUMENT, which commemorates the Swiss Guards who were killed during the French Revolution; the picturesque Old Town; and the famous 14th-century wooden-covered CHAPEL BRIDGE, originally constructed in 1332. (B,D)

Day 6:
Excursion to a Swiss Chocolate Confectionary. Journey to an original Swiss CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONARY, where you are also invited to try your skills at making this mouth-watering treat. The afternoon is free to relax, shop, explore Lucerne on your own, or take an optional excursion. (B)

Day 7:
Journey to Innsbruck, Austria with Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF via Vaduz in Liechtenstein. Drive to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein, with an area of 61.8 square miles, the fourth-smallest country in Europe. After a break in its capital, Vaduz, continue on to Innsbruck. Enjoy an orientation walk through quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF, a 3-story balcony built to serve as a royal box where the emperor could sit in luxury and enjoy tournaments in the square below. (B,D)

Day 8:
Mozart’s Salzburg. Visit Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart. Guided sightseeing takes you through the historic center: admire MIRABELL GARDENS, where scenes from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music were filmed; the Great Festival Hall; and ST. PETER’S CHURCHYARD. Later, there is time for an optional excursion to Hellbrunn Castle with its trick fountains. (B)

Day 9:
Excursion to Hohenwerfen Fortress & Falconry. Today, visit the 11th-century HOHENWERFEN FORTRESS, which is located atop a 508-foot-high rock. Take the diagonal elevator to the upper castle courtyard for a tour of the fortress and its grounds. The fortress is also home to the First Austrian Falconry Museum and the birds of prey nature trail. Here, watch and learn about traditional hunting methods using birds of prey during flight demonstrations by professional falconers. This evening, enjoy an included dinner at your hotel. (B,D)

Day 10:
Sightseeing in Munich, Germany & Try a Bavarian Brezel. Guided sightseeing in Munich includes an orientation drive featuring the Olympic Stadium with its 1,000-foot-high Television Tower and MARIENPLATZ with the famous Glockenspiel that chimes three times a day during summer, its life-size statues re-enacting a story from the 16th century. Also try a tasty Bavarian BREZEL. An optional dinner is available. (B)

Day 11:
Excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle. Located in the Bavarian Alps on a hilltop overlooking the Hohenschwangau Valley, enjoy a guided visit of King Ludwig II’s magical NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE. The king’s fairytale refuge was the inspiration for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. Also marvel at vistas of the king’s childhood residence, Hohenschwangau Castle, located nearby. This evening, celebrate the success of your vacation at the included SEND-OFF CELEBRATION DINNER at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 12:
Munich. Auf Wiedersehen. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

 

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

City Highlights


London
Welcome Party & Dinner; guided sightseeing on a traditional double-decker bus; ride the London Eye

London–Paris
By high-speed Eurostar train

Paris
Ascend the Eiffel Tower to the top floor; guided sightseeing, visit Notre Dame Cathedral

Paris–Basel
By high-speed TGV train

Lucerne
Orientation walk with theLion Monument and Chapel Bridge; chocolate confectionary

Innsbruck
Orientation walk with Maximilian's Golden Roof

Salzburg
Guided sightseeing with Mirabell Gardens and St. Peter's Churchyard; Hohenwerfen Fortress with falconry program

Munich
Guided sightseeing; taste a Brezel; Neuschwanstein Castle; Send-Off Celebration Dinner Headsets throughout the tourNote:In the rare event that the TGV train or the Eurostar train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.Globus Family Travel vacations require at least one member of the traveling party to be under the age of 21.

 

Globus Disclaimer - Indicates that this departure and vacation is available for 2012 early booking. Book and deposit to lock in an early guaranteed price and save 10% on the land-only price. Booking must be made and under deposit between June 29, 2011 and September 13, 2011 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2012. All tours will be open for 2012 bookings in the Fall of 2011. Vacation upgrades and/or additions will not be available for early booking, as well as, any extra pre- or post-night pricing until the Fall of 2011. With the exception of Journeys Club discounts, future travel promotions are not applicable and are not retroactive on early bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Price Details US
Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement: $825, $1088 (June 10).Triple room reduction per person: $100Extra nights per person in London:in single room $244, in twin room $151, in triple room $143Extra nights per person in Munich:in single room $160 in twin room $100, in triple room $94**Child pricing is applicable for children aged 5-17 and is available in any accommodation. Connecting or adjoining rooms can be provided for families.Save even more! Discounted child price is combinable with the triple reduction.

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Admire herds of elephant as they thunder across the savannah grasslands, see a pride of lions lounging in the sun, and witness the free spirit of the birds flying overhead.

Highlights on this tour include Tarangire National Park, with the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem. With its permanent water source, it's a great place to see elephant, eland, zebra, Cape buffalo, wildebeest, and more. Lake Manyara National Park is home to the world's largest concentration of baboons and over 400 species of birds. Also visit Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's largest park and home to the "Big 5"—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Ngorongoro Crater, which is technically a caldera, offers you the best possibility of seeing the rare black rhinoceros.

This trip offers you not only amazing opportunities to see wildlife, it also gives you a chance to get an insight into the local culture. Visit a local Maasai village to learn about this semi-nomadic tribe. Also, visit Olduvai Gorge, where remains of hominids and fossilized hominid footprints were discovered—providing new facts into human evolution.

Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Tanzania: The Savannah & Beyond vacation (QZ) to receive $250 off per person. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between September 7, 2011 and September 25, 2012 for travel in select months of 2012. Not combinable with other offers, Second Tour Discount, Big Savings for Small Groups and Book Early & Save and Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

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Young Traveler Discounts

     

 

With Globus, travel is definitely a family affair. Young travelers ages 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion of their Globus vacation.

10% off Young Traveler discount based on the full land-only cost of the tour. Does not apply to Avalon Waterways. To receive the Young Traveler discount, the age of the traveler must qualify at commencement of services. Discount is applicable to any accommodation. On Monograms, children of all ages are welcome.


Discount for Repeat Travelers

     

 

Journeys Club members can save 5% on any 2012 Globus vacation. This is on top of other great member benefits, including exclusive deal alerts throughout the year, unique travel accessories, and special partner discounts and benefits. 

Must be a Journeys Club member at the time of booking to receive 5% discount on the land-only portion of Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways core tour, package or cruise, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and December 31, 2012 for travel commencing by December 31, 2012. Must have traveled within the last five years of your booking date to receive discount. Journeys Club discount is not available retroactively. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Second Tour Discount

     

 

It pays to travel more often! Book two Globus vacations traveling in the same year and receive 5% off the land portion of your second tour. And if you take three tours, you save 5% on each of your next two.

Discount on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Multiple tours must travel within the same calendar year and must be booked at the same time. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and December 31, 2012. Discount is calculated off the least expensive tour. Not combinable with any other offer or discount. Offer reliant on space availability, and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Book Early & Save

     

 

With Globus, planning ahead pays off. Book your 2012 Globus vacation and pay in full 9 months or more prior to your departure and save 10% off the land-only portion of your tour.

Requires payment of per person non-refundable deposit at the time of booking and full payment a minimum of 9 months prior to 2012 departure date. Discount based on land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and March 31, 2012. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Not combinable with any other offer or discount other than the Journeys Club repeat traveler benefit. Offer reliant on space availability and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Triple Room Reduction

     

 

You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Refer to the itinerary pages for the specific reduction per tour.

Triple room reduction available on most Globus tours, but check tour itinerary pages for availability and reduction amounts. Also applies to most Cosmos Tours and Monograms packages—check tour/package dates and prices for details. Does not apply to Avalon Waterways.


Big Savings for Small Groups

    

 

Traveling with family and friends has always been rewarding, and now the rewards can really pile up. Small groups of 5, 6, or 7 can save 5% per person off the land-only portion of Globus vacations.

And don't forget: in groups of 8 to 15, one person travels at half-price; in a group of 16+, one person travels free. So, bring others along and multiply the fun—and the savings!

Traveling party of 5, 6 or 7 must travel from same origination point and must be advised at the time of booking. Discount on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and December 31, 2012, for travel commencing by December 31, 2012. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Not combinable with any other offer or discount other than the Journeys Club repeat traveler benefit. Not combinable with other group allowances. Travelers already traveling at a discount, such as children, do not count toward the party total. Offer reliant on space availability, and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


 

Avoid the Single Room Supplement

    

 

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!

 

 

 
 

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