CROATIA,
BOSNIA, SERBIA, ROMANIA, BULGARIA and
GREECE
Specially-priced
Air Rates
Available:YES
STATUS
OF THIS TOUR FOR 2021
At the time of this page's publication
of this tour, THE BEST OF THE
BALKANS,
was not being offered for 2021.
HOWEVER, this tour may be offered by the Globus Family of Brands at a
later date or may be offered in the 2021 season. In the meantime here
are some similar tours that may also interest you that will be
operating
in 2021:
For
the traveler who wishes to see it all, this is the perfect vacation to
explore the Balkan countries. Visit the must-see sights and hear about
the long and fascinating histories as you journey through Croatia,
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece. Tour
highlights include 15th-century Rector's Palace in Dubrovnik, built in
gothic style with renaissance and baroque elements; Mostar’s Old
Bridge, a reconstruction of the city’s original 16th-century Ottoman
bridge; Serbia’s capital Belgrade; the Romanian cities of Timisoara,
Sibiu, Sighisoara, Bucharest, and Brasov, where you’ll visit the
impressive Black Church; Ruse, Bulgaria’s “Little Vienna”; the ancient
Holy Sofia Church, built in the 6th century and today a symbol of
Sofia; plus Thessalonika’s Basilica of Saint Demetrious, and Athens’
Acropolis, in Greece.
Globus has also included some unique experiences. You'll visit
Dracula’s 14th-century Bran Castle in Romania; the Rila Monastery in
Bulgaria, and in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Globus has included a visit to the
Sarajevo Tunnel built between 1992 and 1995 during the Bosnian War.
These are just some of the many highlights on this Eastern Europe tour.
You’ll also have a special farewell dinner in Athens—a great way to end
your vacation!
DUBROVNIK
Guided walking tour, visit Rector’s Palace
MOSTAR
Guided visit and see the Old Bridge
SARAJEVO
Guided sightseeing,GLOBUS
LOCAL FAVORITE Globus
helps you get out there and really experience your destination! We take
you behind the scenes to spotlight
what makes this exciting destination unique - and to introduce you to
its local flavors.visit the
Sarajevo tunnel
BELGRADE GLOBUS
LOCAL FAVORITE Globus
helps you get out there and really experience your destination! We take
you behind the scenes to spotlight
what makes this exciting destination unique - and to introduce you to
its local flavors.Guided
sightseeing, see Kalemegdan Fortress
TIMISOARA
Admire the Orthodox Cathedral
SIBIU
Orientation
SIGHISOARA
Stop in the walled town
BRASOV
Guided sightseeing, visit the Black Church;GLOBUS
LOCAL FAVORITE Globus
helps you get out there and really experience your destination! We take
you behind the scenes to spotlight
what makes this exciting destination unique - and to introduce you to
its local flavors.dinner at a
local restaurant
BRAN CASTLE GLOBUS
LOCAL FAVORITE Globus
helps you get out there and really experience your destination! We take
you behind the scenes to spotlight
what makes this exciting destination unique - and to introduce you to
its local flavors.Visit Dracula’s
castle
BUCHAREST
Guided sightseeing, visit the People’s Palace
RUSE
Stop in Bulgaria’s “Little Vienna”
SOFIA
Guided sightseeing, visit Holy Sofia Church
RILA GLOBUS
LOCAL FAVORITE Globus
helps you get out there and really experience your destination! We take
you behind the scenes to spotlight
what makes this exciting destination unique - and to introduce you to
its local flavors.Guided visit of
the monastery
THESSALONIKA
Guided sightseeing, visit the Basilica of St. Demetrious
ATHENS
Guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis; farewell dinner
The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites
can be seen or visited on this vacation:
Acropolis Athens
Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of
Thessalonika
Historic Centre of Sighisoara
Old Bridge
of the old city of Mostar
Old city of
Dubrovnik
Rila
Monastery
GLOBUS
LOCAL FAVORITE Globus
helps you get out there and really experience your destination! We take
you behind the scenes to spotlight
what makes this exciting destination unique - and to introduce you to
its local flavors.LOCAL
FAVORITE Globus
helps you get out there and really experience your destination!
We take you behind the scenes to spotlight what makes this exciting
destination unique - and to introduce you to its local flavors.
INSIDE
VISITS Inside
visits and special features are shown in the description, including
admission charges when applicable.
THIS
TOUR
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TRANSPORTATION MODES:
Ride
in Comfort
Each
Globus
motorcoach has upholstered,
reclining seats with headrests and individual air-conditioning vents. A
high-fidelity sound system broadcasts professional Tour Director's
commentary
to every seat. Our custom of daily seat rotation gives everyone a
variety
of vantage points to see the passing countryside and city scenes.
Motorcoach; free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel
lobbies.
HEADSETS
throughout the tour
AIRPORT
TRANSFERS Airport
transfers
may be included when you make your flight arrangements.
DUBROVNIK VALAMAR LACROMA RESORT (SF)
SARAJEVO EUROPE (F)
BELGRADE RADISSON BLU OLD
MILL (SF)
SIBIU HILTON (SF)
BRASOV RAMADA BRASOV
(F)
BUCHAREST HILTON GARDEN INN
BUCHAREST OLD TOWN (F)
SOFIA HILTON SOFIA (SF)
THESSALONIKA THE MET (SF)
ATHENS WYNDHAM GRAND HOTEL
ATHENS (SF)
SUPERIOR
HOTELS - (D) Deluxe (SF)
Superior First-Class (F) First-Class
DINING
HIGHLIGHTS
Full
buffet breakfast daily; 10 three-course dinners, including a dinner at
a local restaurant in Brasov
Day 1 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA Welcome to Dubrovnik! At 6 pm, meet your
Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your
hotel.
Dinner
Day2DUBROVNIKDubrovnik was once an independent maritime republic
rivaling Venice. Enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide and see the
impressive ramparts, erected during the Crusades to protect the town
against land attacks, and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. You
will also visit the 15th-century RECTOR’S PALACE. Afternoon and evening
at leisure; an optional boat cruise is available.
Breakfast
Day 3 DUBROVNIK–MOSTAR,
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA–SARAJEVOEnter Bosnia-Herzegovina and stop in the
city of Mostar. Admire the OLD BRIDGE, the city’s symbol, ordered by
Suleiman the Magnificent, the Ottoman ruler in 1566, to replace the
older wooden bridge. Continue to Sarajevo, where the 1984 Olympics took
place, and the first city in Europe to own an electric tram network.
Breakfast
Dinner
Day4SARAJEVOHear about the assassination of the
Archduke of Austria in 1914, the recent Bosnian War, and see the main
sights with a Local Guide. GLOBUS
LOCAL FAVORITE Globus
helps you get out there and really experience your destination! We take
you behind the scenes to spotlight
what makes this exciting destination unique - and to introduce you to
its local flavors.A visit has been included to the
SARAJEVO TUNNEL, built between 1992 and 1995 during the Bosnian War to
supply the inhabitants with food and war supplies. Balance of the day
is at leisure to further explore this fascinating city.
Breakfast
Day 5 SARAJEVO–BELGRADE, SERBIAA scenic drive through Bosnia
brings you to Belgrade, capital of Serbia.
Breakfast
Dinner
Day6BELGRADEFirst mention of Belgrade was in the 3rd
century. Morning guided sightseeing features a drive to see the main
sights, like the Santa Sava Church and a walking tour through the
fascinating Kalemegdan Fortress, located at the confluence of the
Danube and Sava Rivers, and symbol of the strategic importance of the
city in the past. For centuries, the city population lived within the
walls of the fortress. Afternoon at leisure. Choose from our exciting
optional excursions.
Breakfast
Day 7 BELGRADE–TIMISOARA, ROMANIA–SIBIUIn Timisoara, admire the Romanian
Orthodox Church, seat of the archbishop, before arriving in elegant
Sibiu with its towers, churches, and buildings dating back to the 14th
century.
Breakfast
Dinner
Day8SIBIU–SIGHISOARA–BRASOVEnter the heart of
Transylvania and stop at the fortified town of Sighisoara, one of the
most beautiful, well-preserved inhabited citadels in Eastern Europe.
Continue to Brasov, where guided sightseeing features the Old Town
Hall, the Merchants’ Hall, the 15th-century Monastery and School of St.
Nicholas, a walk through the Old Town, and a visit to the impressive
BLACK CHURCH.GLOBUS
LOCAL FAVORITE Globus
helps you get out there and really experience your destination! We take
you behind the scenes to spotlight
what makes this exciting destination unique - and to introduce you to
its local flavors.This evening, you can try the
local food at one of Brasov’s excellent restaurants.
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 9 BRASOV–BRAN CASTLE–BUCHARESTHighlight today isGLOBUS
LOCAL FAVORITE Globus
helps you get out there and really experience your destination! We take
you behind the scenes to spotlight
what makes this exciting destination unique - and to introduce you to
its local flavors.a visit to Dracula’s BRAN CASTLE, built
in the 14th century. The castle is dramatically located on top of a
hill and has, because of the legends, attracted people from all over
the world. Next stop is Bucharest, capital of Romania.
Breakfast
Dinner
Day10BUCHARESTMorning sightseeing with a Local Guide
features a drive along flower-festooned parks, gardens, and wide
boulevards shaded by century-old trees. Also see the palace where
Ceausescu, the former Romanian dictator, lived, and visit the
impressive PEOPLE’S PALACE, the second-largest government building in
the world after the Pentagon.
Breakfast
Day 11 BUCHAREST–RUSE, BULGARIA–SOFIAStop in Ruse, Bulgaria’s most important
river port and nicknamed “Little Vienna” because of its neo-baroque and
neo-rococo architecture. Arrive in Sofia, proud capital of Bulgaria.
Breakfast
Dinner
Day12SOFIAHear about the history of this
fascinating city during your guided sightseeing tour. Sofia was known
as Serdica centuries before Christ, and was even ruled at one time by
Alexander the Great’s father, Philip of Macedonia. Visit the HOLY SOFIA
CHURCH.
Breakfast
Day 13 SOFIA–RILA–THESSALONIKA, GREECEHead south to reach the village of
Kocherinovo, from whereGLOBUS
LOCAL FAVORITE Globus
helps you get out there and really experience your destination! We take
you behind the scenes to spotlight
what makes this exciting destination unique - and to introduce you to
its local flavors.a scenic trip takes you high up towards
the RILA MONASTERY, a beacon of the Bulgarian nation during a
half-millennium of Ottoman rule. The monastery is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, because throughout the centuries, it has always been the
spiritual, educational, and cultural center of Bulgaria. Continue
through the Struma Valley, Spartacus’ mountainous homeland, before
crossing the Greek border and arriving in Thessalonika.
Breakfast
Dinner
Day14THESSALONIKA–THERMOPYLAE–ATHENSGuided sightseeing features
the White Tower; the Arch of Galerious, the biggest triumphal arch of
the Roman Empire; the Rotonda; a visit of the BASILICA OF SAINT
DEMETRIOUS; and a panoramic view of the city and the bay from the walls
of the Upper City. On the way to Athens, drive along the eastern and
southern side of Mount Olympus and through the battlefield of Leonidas
and the 300, the Spartan forces he led during the Second Persian War
and the famous Battle of Thermopylae.
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 15 ATHENSDiscover one of the world’s oldest cities with a Local
Guide and start with a visit to the world-famous ACROPOLIS, perched
high on a rocky outcrop overlooking the city. Here, see the Parthenon,
the Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens, the Temple of Athena Nike,
and enjoy a panoramic view with glimpses of the Temple of Olympian
Zeus, Theater of Dionysus, and the beautifully preserved Theseum, where
Socrates taught. Later, a city orientation drive features the
Parliament House and a picture stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Built
in the 2nd century AD, it is the only stadium in the world built
entirely of marble, and was host to the opening and closing ceremonies
of the first modern Olympics in 1896.
Breakfast
Day 16 ATHENSA full day at leisure gives you the
opportunity to take an optional cruise to the islands. This evening,
celebrate the success of your Balkan tour during a farewell dinner at
the hotel.
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 17 ATHENSYour vacation ends with breakfast this
morning.
Breakfast
The
Best of The Balkans
17 Day Tour
From $3236USD
(Less
applicable GLOBUS
PROMO(S) and Gardner Travel
Discounts)
Exceptional
Vacations
Celebrating
over 85 Years of Touring!
STATUS
OF THIS TOUR FOR 2021
At the time of this page's publication
of this tour, THE
BEST OF THE BALKANS,
was not being offered for 2021.
HOWEVER, this tour may be offered by the Globus Family of Brands at a
later date or may be offered in the 2021 season. In the meantime here
are some similar tours that may also interest you that will be
operating
in 2021:
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competitive group-based airfares from your home city airport that fit
with this particular touring program.
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Service,
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and The Globus Family of
Brands
IT ALL
BEGAN MORE THAN
90 YEARS AGO
In 1928, a young man purchased a rowboat to
transport
visitors across Lake Lugano, Switzerland. Who would have thought that
this single rowboat would launch one of the world's leading travel
companies?
Today, the Globus family of brands is a global company reaching every
corner of the world, yet remains family-owned and steeped in the values
Antonio had when he set out across Lake Lugano—to enlighten travelers
by showing them the very best of the destinations we know so well.
Antonio's
frequent trips across the scenic lake led him to
consider opportunities in a different market - tourism. His
entrepreneurial instinct pushed him to gradually acquire some
motorcoaches to transport tourists around the Lake Lugano area. In
1928, Antonio opened a company specializing in motorcoach touring
called Globus Viaggi. The company began with a fleet of 12 coaches
which operated local excursions for European tourists in Switzerland.
By
1950, Globus Viaggi had grown to a fleet of 33 coaches
and featured overnight excursions to Rome, Venice, the Dolomites and
the French Riviera. Gradually, these became regularly scheduled tours
and grew longer to cover more ground. Later that decade, under the
leadership of Werner Albek, Antonio's business partner, Globus
pioneered the concept of Grand European Touring by offering first-class
European tours to North Americans. By 1961, the company launched its
Cosmos arm, which featured affordable, value-priced European touring
for the cost-conscious British traveler.
The
coach tours were so successful that Cosmos soon
introduced another form of travel for the British market: air holiday
packages to the sunny destinations of southern Europe. By 1968, Cosmos
air holidays became so popular the company formed its own airline,
Monarch Airlines. Monarch Airlines started out modestly with two used
Britannia aircraft and eventually blossomed into one of the most
successful European charter companies with a large fleet of modern jets
and its own engineering division.
Under
the flagship of Sergio Mantegazza, current president
and son of Antonio, Globus began expanding its markets beyond Great
Britain and North America. Since 1974, travel packages have been sold
in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and most recently in Southeast Asia.
Starting in the 70s, the company also aggressively expanded its
offerings, introducing travelers to more countries than any other tour
operator with packages to Africa, South and North America, Europe, the
South Pacific and Asia.
Today,
the Globus family of brands is marketed and operated
by a network of more than 32 independent tourism and aviation
businesses, serviced by a group of more than 5,000 professionals
worldwide. Combined, Globus, Cosmos, and Monograms carry over 500,000
passengers a year, making the organization the leading operator of
guided vacations worldwide. Globus attributes its success to the ideals
of founder Antonio Mantegazza. For three generations, his vision, hard
work, love for travel, and commitment have guided the company. These
values are the cornerstone on which Globus was built and will continue
to grow.
Touring Is Just
Another
Way
To Say "Perfectly
Planned"
Think about all the
great things you plan to do on your vacation. Now
picture it going perfectly. That's what it feels like to tour.
Bypassing the waiting lines at attractions, enjoying the company of
your fellow travelers instead of driving on your own, walking into your
hotel lobby and loving it every time. Not a moment of your priceless
vacation wasted.
With
Globus, it goes beyond planning perfection. After more than 90 years
we've come to know vacations like no one else. And we can't wait to
share its stories with you. Those unforgettable details about the
colorful characters and places that will transform your visit into a
lasting memory. Throughout your Globus tour your destination will be
brought to life by expert Tour Directors who will share those stories
and their intimate knowledge of every location and landmark.
With more than 225
guided vacations to more than 70 countries on six continents,
Globus
gives you choice to ensure you'll see the world the way you want.
VIP
Access -
skip the
lines and get special treatment at the must-see attractions.
Central
Hotels -
we've
done the work to find just the right hotels in the heart of the city.
Tour
Directors -
take
your heads out of the guidebook and let expert guides make every
destination fascinating.
Transportation
-
leave
the navigating to us – and just sit back and enjoy the ride.
Inside
visits to
major
and must-see sites are included in the vacation price.
A variety of
travel
styles and specialty travel includes Cruise & Tour, Family Travel,
Religious Vacations, and more.
As you encounter famous sights,
you don't just view or drive by—you visit, taking the
time to go inside and learn the stories that bring them to life.
The ideal
combination
of free time
and planned
activities results in the
perfect getaway.
Portage
is
included!
Not handling your own bag really enhances your vacation experience.
A dynamic blend
of
transportation includes deluxe motorcoach, rail, air, and cruise—we
make getting there part of the fun!
Many
great meals
are
included in the package price—for a great value plus freedom to
experience the local fare as you wish.
As the most
recognized
Tour Operator in the industry, our vacations receive five
times
the
recommendation rate as our nearest competitor, and we're the escorted
travel provider of choice by Travel Weekly, Recommend magazine, and
Travel Age West.
Globus escorted
travel
receives a 97%
satisfaction rating
on our customers' post-vacation
surveys.
More than 90
years
experience showing people the world.
When you travel with
Globus, even the
places you lay your head at night
have their own intriguing histories and captivating stories to
uncover—because many Globus hotels are legendary places in their own
right. At our superior, conveniently located hotels, you'll always feel
well looked after because we know that relaxing in comfortable, clean,
attractive accommodations at the end of a busy day of sightseeing is
essential. The hotels we carefully select have mastered the fine art of
handling group check-ins and baggage, and of balancing efficiency with
the individual attention you deserve. You won't be surprised by any
hidden check-out charges, either. And with your hotels often within
mere steps of the world's greatest sites and attractions, you'll never
waste precious vacation time getting to the sights you want to see most.
Superior
Accommodation
Globus uses
chains such as Crowne Plaza,
Forte, Hilton, Holiday Inn, Hyatt, Inter-Continental, Jolly, Queens
Moat Houses, Marriott, Mövenpick, Radisson SAS, Renaissance,
Scandic, Sheraton, Sofitel, Thistle and Westin.
The specific
hotels we have selected for
you are listed separately for each tour. The vast majority of our
hotels are rated deluxe (D), superior first-class (SF), or first-class
(F). In overnight places where there is no hotel in these categories or
where our demand exceeds the supply, we choose the best available
superior tourist-class (ST) or tourist class (TC) hotels.
Most hotels
have amenities such as
satellite TV, mini-bar, a cocktail lounge, a restaurant, room service
and concierge services. Many also have a swimming pool, health club,
shops, and dry cleaning and laundry services.
Globus
hotel ratings follow standards
set by the independent Hotel & Travel Index and by national tourist
boards. The specific rating for each contract hotel is determined by
our quality controllers.
We reserve
the right to substitute
hotels listed on the itinerary pages with hotels of equivalent
standard. With your Globus travel documents you’ll receive a list of
hotel addresses, telephone numbers, and fax numbers for your vacation.
Why
Globus is Better
Even though
our main competitors use
hotels with comparable quality, none of them has mastered the art of
creating vacations that will enthrall you and enrich you, with lots of
side trips, adventurous optionals, and many other memorable experiences.
Dining
in Style
With
Globus, even meals are designed for
your convenience and to help you make the most of your vacation. Start
each day with a hearty included breakfast; take advantage of free time
to sample the local fare on your own; and discover culinary highlights
through food and wine tastings, and traditional meals at local
restaurants.
Extra
Nights Before and After Your Vacation
If you
require extra nights at the first
and/or last vacation hotel, we will make reservations for you at the
rates quoted, provided you request them at the time you book your
vacation. Rates are per person, per night, and include room with
private bath, breakfast, service charges, and taxes.
Extra
nights are only available
immediately prior to or after your vacation. Every effort will be made
to reserve extra nights at the hotel where your vacation stays. If
space at the hotel is not available, alternative accommodations will be
reserved at a hotel of equivalent standard. When this is the case, the
transfer from and to the vacation hotel is at our expense.
As hotel
space is limited, we cannot
reserve more than two extra nights before and/or after your vacation,
unless they are needed to bridge the gap between two Globus vacations.
During particularly busy periods, hotel space in certain cities can
become so tight that we may be unable to sell extra nights.
Experience
the World
Through the Eyes of a Local Expert!
One of the
biggest benefits of a Globus
escorted vacation is getting to experience the very essence of your
destination in the company of Tour Directors and Local Guides who are
actually from the region. Year after year, these experts are rated the
best in the industry by travelers and travel agents—and our perfectly
planned itineraries incorporate their feedback so that you can get the
most out of every stop. All along the way, they share their vast
knowledge of the areas, offer special recommendations, and tell
colorful stories about each historic landmark to help bring your
journey to life in a powerful, memorable, and enriching way.
NO
TIME WASTED with VIP ACCESS
A
Minute Saved
Is a Minute Earned
We've spent more
than
eight decades creating and finely honing vacations that strike the
perfect balance between included planned activities…and leisure time to
explore on your own. We actually take you inside the world's most
awe-inspiring places, where your expert Tour Director and Local Guides
reveal the little-known facts and colorful tales about the destination.
This very special VIP access means you'll have a richer overall
experience, and will spend less time waiting in lines so you can enjoy
the unique flavors and customs of each stop along the way. Plus, Globus
offers more included features than our nearest competitor—at no
additional cost to you. And all of our planning adds up to great
value—a Globus tour can save you up to 40% versus traveling on your own. We
Handle the Details
Seeing the world
doesn't have to be a hassle—and with Globus, it isn't! Our escorted
vacations come with ultimate peace of mind as you travel without
worrying about the details. Because of Globus' buying power, you enjoy
unmatched value when it comes to your hotels, transfers, inside visits
of must-see attractions, and flight prices. You even have the option to
personalize your trip with extra days and additional excursions. Standard Amenities
&
Services
Discounts
available for early bookings, frequent travelers, second tours within
the same year, group travel, young travelers, and triple rooms
Expert
Tour Directors, Cruise Directors, Hosts, and Local Guides
Twin-bedded
rooms with private bath or shower (hotel taxes, service charges, and
tips for baggage handling included)
Private
deluxe touring motorcoaches equipped with air-conditioning, extra leg
room, and emergency restroom
Helpful
travel documents
In
Europe, Hosts, Tour Directors, and Cruise Directors at airports greet
and assist you with the transfer to your hotel (applicable for air
inclusive vacations, and land-only clients who have purchased transfers
through Globus)
In
Europe, high-speed Eurostar train rides on all vacations traveling
between London and Paris (or Brussels)
Transportation
to Suit
Each
Moment of Your Vacation!
The
Best Way to Go No other Tour
Operator offers as many means of included transportation as we do! At
Globus, we believe getting from here to there can really add to the
fun, so we employ a wide range of transportation. From trains and
luxurious cruise ships to planes and canoes, your magical journey will
deliver you to encounters with fascinating people and places, where you
can create lasting stories of your own.
Seeing the World in
Ultimate Comfort On your
Globus
escorted tour, getting around in each city is completely hassle-free.
You never have to worry about searching for some ill-defined shuttle
meeting place—because we pick you up at your hotel and deliver you
right to each destination's world-famous attractions. Our private
deluxe motorcoaches include all the comforts you'd expect, including
air-conditioning, an emergency restroom, and extra leg room, comparable
to the airlines' upgraded "plus" seating so there's plenty of room to
stretch out and relax!
Motorcoach Standards
Ride
in Comfort
Each Globus
motorcoach
has upholstered, reclining seats with headrests and individual
air-conditioning vents. A high-fidelity sound system broadcasts
professional Tour Director's commentary to every seat. Our custom of
daily seat rotation gives everyone a variety of vantage points to see
the passing countryside and city scenes. All Globus touring
motorcoaches are fully air-conditioned.
Free Wi-Fi
on Your
Motorcoach
Our
state-of-the-art
motorcoaches offer free Wi-Fi in North America and Europe, as well as
video monitors. Once again, Globus has ushered touring into new
territory, making it possible for travelers to stay connected with
family and friends and browse online for free while touring. Most of
our ultramodern motorcoaches now feature free wireless Internet
connection. So, as you're enjoying your escorted tour, you can share
your experience with friends and relatives back home...and it's all at
no cost! Please
note that
free
connectivity features browsing only; downloading is not available. Some
tour departures may not offer this service. Unfortunately, details
regarding availability cannot be provided prior to the commencement of
the tour. Some countries—such as Iceland, Israel, Jordan, Russia, and
Ukraine—and certain regions of other countries do not have Wi-Fi
service coverage, so free Wi-Fi is not available. When local coaches
are used for transfers or occasionally for sightseeing tours, wireless
service is not available. Limited
Group Size for
Extra
Comfort
The
length and width of
modern motorcoaches 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 fewer seats for extra leg room, and limits group size to a
maximum of 44 tour members (Europe vacations only). The extra space
contributes enormously to your comfort. For airport and port transfers
in Britain we generally use motorcoaches with 53 seats. Smoke-Free
Coaches
For non-smokers
and
moderate smokers an otherwise perfect vacation can be spoiled if they
are forced to inhale other people's smoke on a motorcoach. We therefore
do not allow smoking on the coach. There are plenty of opportunities to
smoke during the frequent stops. Experienced
&
Professional Drivers
Globus drivers
take
pride in driving and 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 travelers consistently
lavish the highest praise on the person behind the wheel! Emergency
Washrooms
Motorcoaches in
Europe
are equipped with an emergency washroom. For transfers and sightseeing
in London this amenity is not available. We deliberately use the term
"emergency washroom," because this facility is not meant to be used
regularly in lieu of the restrooms at our frequent comfort stops.
Sustainable Travel
Globus is committed to
reduce
transportation-related energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Globus
utilizes motorcoaches that are 5 years or newer and equipped with the
latest technology in emission control and reduction. In addition, the
utilization of these modern motorcoaches provide 206.6 passenger miles
per gallon and on averages, seven times more energy and fuel efficient
than a single-occupancy automobile. Each motorcoach replaces as many as
55 passenger cars on the roads, slashing fuel usage and pollution
emissions.
Flights
and Airfare
Flights
Coordinated With Your Vacation
With
Globus, think of your entire vacation as one-stop shopping. Rather than
spending hours researching flights to coordinate with your vacation
start and end dates, let us handle the work. And when we book your
flights, if there are any changes to your vacation schedule, we make
the air changes for you. As a completely independent company, we have
no ties to any one airline. We negotiate the lowest possible airfares
with the world's finest carriers on your behalf.
Globus
offers 2 air options - Flex Air and Instant Purchase Air. Flex Air
allows flexibility if you want to make changes to your vacation
schedule. Instant Purchase Air may offer additional airline options but
has more restrictions. Some vacations may only offer one Air type
option.
Low
Air-Inclusive Prices & Free Airport Transfers
Regardless
which air option you choose when you book your Globus vacation
air-inclusive, the transfer to and from the airport to your start and
end hotel is included (on published departure and return dates). This
can be a substantial savings and give you peace of mind.
Land-only
vacation clients who make their own air arrangements on regularly
scheduled direct or nonstop flights (not chartered flights) into
terminals may purchase our airport transfer service.
Airport
transfers can be arranged when you purchase extra nights before or
after the vacation. Transfers cannot be provided when you join late or
leave early. Flight information for air purchased separately from
Globus will be required at time of booking the extra night transfers
and must be provided to Globus prior to final payment.
Transfers
will be provided only if confirmed by Globus. Look for confirmation of
your transfer in the travel documents.
We
Also Accept Your Reservation on a Land-Only Basis
While
booking your vacation air-inclusive gives you all the advantages
described, you can also choose the land-only option.
Book
Early to Get Even Better Prices Than Those Listed
The
earlier you book, the better the rates will be, as availability of the
best airline rates is at its best. For up-to-the-minute air prices,
look online or ask a Travel Consultant. Any changes and/or revisions to
airline flights may affect your air-inclusive price.
Booking
your Vacation with Air
Guaranteed
air-inclusive prices - air is only available to passengers traveling
from the United States and only available when booked in conjunction
with a land vacation. An additional non-refundable air deposit is
required for Flex Air booked in conjunction with any land vacation
(i.e. air-inclusive vacation). Air can only be booked by Globus in
conjunction with a vacation package. Instant Purchase Air requires air
payment in full at time of booking (i.e. air-inclusive vacation) plus
$30 per person non-refundable service fee. Once booked, Instant
Purchase Air is non-refundable, and non-changeable. Some vacations may
only offer one Air type option. However, once your airfare is confirmed
and Globus has received your full air and land deposit, your
air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed.
How
We Select Your Flights
Since
seats for our low-cost airfares fill quickly, we urge you to book
early. Air-inclusive reservations cannot be made later than 10 days
prior to departure. Additional rules may apply. Ask our Travel
Consultants for details. Although we will try, Globus cannot always
honor carrier or flight preferences.
Air
tickets will be received two to three weeks prior to vacation
departure. For any late bookings, tickets are sent overnight after
final payment is received. It is advised to contact your air carrier
for special service requests, such as specific seat assignments and
special meals, or, if applicable, to advise your frequent flyer number.
Upgrades
Business
class and/or Premium Economy upgrades may be available for purchase.
Please inquire with your Travel Agent at the time of booking for
applicable price quotes. NOTE: U.S. connection flights typically do not
have upgraded cabins available in conjunction with international
upgraded service.
Air-Inclusive
Vacations – Applicable Taxes & Fees
Air
inclusive price quotes will include all government-imposed taxes and
fees applicable at the time of booking and will be shown as a Total
Amount. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply. At the time of
booking your air-inclusive vacation online, carrier Websites will be
provided to check baggage fees, or you can visit www.iflybags.com for
up-to-date baggage pricing/restrictions. The total airfare price, the
base airfare price, and the applicable government taxes and fees are
broken-out line-by-line and shown while booking online and on the
invoice after your travel is booked. For return travel from some
countries, international travelers are required to pay entry and/or
exit fees at the airport. These fees will be collected by the local
government and are payable by the traveler at time of travel. Your
confirmation booking information will contain information about these
fees.
Not
Included In Your Vacation Price
Charges
not included in the land vacation price: airfare to and from the start
of your vacation; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess
baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and
Immigrations; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by
government entities; applicable cruise taxes, fees, fares and port
charges; passports; visas and vaccinations; transfers; tips to your
Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or
ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry;
telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the
contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra
items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or
restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as
'included' in the itinerary; porterage at airports or train stations;
Travel Protection premiums; and all other items of a personal nature.
Taxes
and fees
Taxes
and fees are extra and subject to change and are not guaranteed until
full land and air deposit are received.
Trust
& Travel Insurance
For
generations, Globus has worked
hard to provide the best on-trip experiences, world-class customer
service, and the best consumer protection plans available in the travel
industry.
DETAILS
OF THIS INSURANCE PROGRAM WILL BE INCLUDED IN ALL OF OUR QUOTES.
THE MOST AWARDED TOUR OPERATOR In order to ensure you
are satisfied, you want to travel with the most dependable company.
Globus offers award-winning vacations, tours and cruises.
TRAVEL WEEKLY
MAGAZINE'S READER'S CHOICE AWARDS: 2019
Best Tour
Operator, Escorted/Best Tour Operator, Europe 2017
Best Tour
Operator, Europe 2018
Best Tour
Operator, Escorted/Best Tour Operator, Europe/Best Tour Operator, Asia
Pacific 2017
Best Tour
Operator, Europe 2016
Best Tour
Operator, Asia-Pacific 2015
Best Tour
Operator Overall, Escorted/Best International Tour Operator/Best Tour
Operator, Asia-Pacific 2014
Best Tour
Operator Escorted Overall/Best Tour Operator Asia-Pacific/ Best Tour Operator
International 2013
Best Tour
Operator Europe/Best Tour Operator Asia-Pacific/Best Tour Operator
International 2012
Best Tour
Operator Europe/Best Tour Operator Asia-Pacific 2011
Best Tour
Operator Europe/Best Tour Operator Asia-Pacific/Best River Cruise Ship
(Avalon Panorama)
RECOMMEND MAGAZINE READERS CHOICE AWARD: 2019
Best
Tour Operator to Europe/Best Tour Operator to US/Canada 2018
Best Tour
Operator to Europe 2017
Best Tour
Operator to Europe/Best Tour Operator to US-Canada/Best Tour Operator
to Africa/Best Tour Operator to the Middle East 2014
Best Tour
Operator to US-Canada/Best Tour Operator to Africa/Best Tour Operator
to the Middle East 2013-2014 Best
Tour Operator to Latin America 1999-2014 Best
Tour Operator to Europe
USA TODAY 10BEST 2019 Globus
ranked in the top 10 Group Tour Companies in USA Today's 10 Best 2019
readers' choice awards.
STATUS
OF THIS TOUR FOR 2021 
Dubrovnik was once an independent maritime republic
rivaling Venice. Enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide and see the
impressive ramparts, erected during the Crusades to protect the town
against land attacks, and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. You
will also visit the 15th-century RECTOR’S PALACE. Afternoon and evening
at leisure; an optional boat cruise is available.
Discover one of the world’s oldest cities with a Local
Guide and start with a visit to the world-famous ACROPOLIS, perched
high on a rocky outcrop overlooking the city. Here, see the Parthenon,
the Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens, the Temple of Athena Nike,
and enjoy a panoramic view with glimpses of the Temple of Olympian
Zeus, Theater of Dionysus, and the beautifully preserved Theseum, where
Socrates taught. Later, a city orientation drive features the
Parliament House and a picture stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Built
in the 2nd century AD, it is the only stadium in the world built
entirely of marble, and was host to the opening and closing ceremonies
of the first modern Olympics in 1896.
