The
most extensive choice
More
than 4,000 departures; 90 great itineraries; independent or
escorted;
multi-country or in-depth regional.
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sightseeing and local guides
Compare our sightseeing content to the competition - a fair
comparison favors Globus every time. Resident experts join you in
major cities.
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Sightseeing More Leisure Time More Fun
Globus tours feature all the essential sightseeing plus many
highlights that either are unavailable or cost extra on other
operators' tours. For example, in our 23 Britain and Ireland
itineraries alone, we include well over 100 different visits and
cover the entrance fees. This is more than twice as many as
found in competitors' brochures.
Of course, we also take care to leave enough free time for the
less energetic to rest and the independently minded to explore on
their own. The ideal balance between included sightseeing and
leisure time!
More readily than other tour companies, whose main concern is a
low sticke r
price, we use the valuable services of professional
local guides. In major
cities and places of historical interest,
resident experts offer perspectives
and insights that complement
your tour director's commentary.
More
inside visits
Entrance fees to important sights
like St. Paul's Cathedral in London, the
Eiffel Tower in Paris,
and Michelangelo's David in Florence are included.
Free
time
Thoughtful tour planning provides
leisure time for you to spend on your own or to join optional
excursions. Your Globus tour
director is always on hand with suggestions on how to make the most
of every minute of your free time. We have planned an impressive
array of optional highlights for you: dazzling song-and-dance shows,
fascinating side trips, delicious local specialty meals, and exciting rides. Each excursion gives you a taste of the region's
flavor, and sharing these experiences with new friends can add extra
touches to your journey that make it unforgettable.
Optional activities during free
time can be booked through your tour director
or city host. Our
prices are consistently lower than what you would pay on
your own or
with another tour company. You can easily verify this during
your
tour by talking to people who aren't traveling with Globus.
Your pre-tour literature will
specify cost and content of the optional high
lights that may be
offered on your tour. This enables you to budget accordingly before
you leave home.
Affordable
prices
Our volume contracting for hotels
and tour services provides you with travel at wholesale rates.
Globus Makes Your Money Go Further
Globus' reputation and success is due to
the fact that they provide first class
service at the lowest possible price.
You simple can't beat their prices. Globus
volume contracting with hotels and services provides you with travel at wholesale rates.
You'll know the cost in advance and your land price is
guaranteed once your
deposit is received. As a rule of thumb, a touring
day with Globus costs you
no more than you would pay on your own for a room at the hotel where you spend the night. Yet, Globus provides the services of a tour director, a first-class
motorcoach and driver, many meals, a rich sightseeing program, and more.
To save even more money you should take advantage of their low-cost air- inclusive prices with free airport transfers.
Generous
discounts
Save even more with our
multiple-tour rebates, youth discounts, and
triple room reductions.
Special
group rates
Form your own group and travel for
free.
Low
airfares
Take advantage of favorable
air-inclusive rates from dozens of cities across the United
States.
Price
guarantee
Once Globus has received your
deposit, the land price is guaranteed.
Peace
of mind
Your deposit is backed by the USTOA
$1 Million Consumer Protection Plan.
Comprehensive
insurance
With our reasonably priced
insurance plan your vacation will be worry-free.
Europe's Top Travel Professionals
Globus' tour directors are the best in the
business. They must have an excellent educational background
& extensive travel experience. Excellent command of English is a
requirement, and all tour directors on the European continent must also be fluent in at least
2 other major
European languages. Each tour director has gone through an extensive
training program in addition to serving as an assistant to Globus' top tour directors. At Globus tour directing is a career. With a professional tour director from Globus you not only see
the sights, you learn about their meaning as well - a stimulating and enriching vacation experience.
Experienced
tour directors
Globus drivers are experienced
professionals who keep their vehicles spotless
and in excellent condition. Globus
motor coaches are all non-smoking vehicles.
The touring vehicles are ultra-modern
& air-conditioned. Globus deliberately
limits the group size so you can have more leg-room. They feature
upholstered, reclining seats with headrests, individual air vents, huge
tinted
windows, a high-fidelity sound system and washroom. You'll sit high above
the road and traffic in comfort and style, enjoying the scenery, resting while
you're moving, conversing with other travelers, arriving relaxed, refreshed
and ready for more.
Uniformed
hosts in London
An efficient crew of 50 hosts -
stationed at airports and all Globus hotels
- takes care of your
every need in Britain's capital.
Local
hosts on independent tours
In Amsterdam, Athens,
and Paris our local hosts look after tour members
on independent
tours with scheduled visits to your hotel.
Globus
expertise
Every detail of your journey has
been painstakingly planned by touring
experts in Globus offices
strategically located throughout Europe.
Excellent Hotels,
Delicious Meals
The
finest hotels
We feature first-class and superior
first-class hotels associated with
Europe's most prestigious
chains.
Convenient
locations
Hotel locations are chosen to
maximize sightseeing time and enhance
your touring experience.
Hearty
breakfasts
Start your day with a
European-style buffet or full cooked breakfast.
Continental
breakfast is served only in London.
Many
included dinners
Your dinner menus are carefully
planned to appeal to overseas palates
and avoid repetition.
Baggage
handling
Throughout your tour, hotel porters
are standing by to carry your suitcase
to and from the motorcoach
and your room. Porterage and tips are included
in the price of your
tour.
The Most
Comfortable Ride
Luxurious
motorcoaches
Reclining seats and panoramic
windows provide extra comfort & unobstructed
views. Each
Globus touring vehicle has upholstered, reclining seats with
headrests and individual air vents. A high-fidelity sound system
broadcasts
your tour director's commentary to every seat. We
carefully monitor advances
in automotive engineering and insist that
our motor coaches feature the most
up-to-date equipment for your
safety & comfort.
Air
conditioning and emergency washrooms
Touring vehicles are fully
air-conditioned; on the Continent we feature
emergency washrooms for
your peace of mind. Globus touring coaches are
fully
air-conditioned. Motorcoaches used for transfers and sightseeing in
London feature an efficient air ventilation system. Each
motorcoach on the
Continent, where traveling distances tend to be
somewhat longer than in the
British Isles, is equipped with an
emergency washroom. We deliberately use
the term "emergency
washroom," because this facility is not meant to be
used regularly
in lieu of the rest rooms at our frequent comfort stops.
Limited
group size
For your comfort, group size is
restricted to maximum 46 passengers on a coach that others use for
up to 53. The length and width of modern touring coaches is
standard, prescribed by law. The difference among tour operators is
in the number of seats installed and actually sold. While it is
customary to install and sell 53 seats, Globus installs four fewer
seats for extra leg room, and limits group size to a maximum of 46
tour members. The extra space contributes enormously to your
comfort.
Seat
rotation and no smoking on board
We feature a fair seat rotation
system and strictly enforce a no-smoking rule. For non-smokers and
moderate smokers, an otherwise perfect vacation can be spoiled if
they are forced to inhale other people's smoke. We therefore do
not allow smoking on the coach. There are plenty of opportunities to
smoke during the frequent stops.
Europe's
best drivers
Globus' motorcoach drivers are selected
for their safety record and their
willingness to go above and beyond
the call of duty. Your driver's job is to
get you everywhere
safely, comfortably, on schedule - in that order.
Driving around
Europe is not easy, but Globus drivers make it look simple.
No
labyrinth of one-way streets can trip them up, no narrow mountain
pass
delay them. They take pride in their vehicles, keeping them in
great shape
and spotlessly clean. Your driver will help you on and
off the motorcoach
with a smile and load your bags with care. Our
tour members consistently
lavish the highest praise on the person
behind the wheel!
Other
modes of transport
Many tours feature Hoverspeed
rides, train journeys, cruises on Europe's
rivers, lakes, and
fjords, or overnight sea crossings.
Cruises,
train rides, ferry crossings, and more!
Globus freely admit that they are motorcoach addicts, as we
believe you will
be after touring with us. However, we do feel that
most journeys can be
enhanced by other modes of travel that are just
as luxurious & convenient
as your coach.
To cross the English Channel you'll probably take one of
Hoverspeed's ultra-fast and exciting hovercraft or catamarans. If
your tour features a convenient overnight crossing of the Baltic
Sea, you'll board a sleek vessel with a host of amenities. Many of
our itineraries include cruises on Europe's rivers, lakes, and
fjords, and scenic rail journeys, too! To see if the tour of your
choice features a cruise or train ride, just check out the map on
the tour page. You'll see that modes of travel are clearly
pictured.
So, what are you waiting for? If you're
going to take an escorted tour, Globus is definitely the way to go. They have a wide
range of itineraries to hundreds of destinations worldwide. It's the
choice of professional travel agents the world over.
So, sign up for your Globus tour today.

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