ISTANBUL,
BURSA, ANKURA, CAPPADOCIA,
KONYA, EPHESUS, TROY,
DARDANELLES
and ANZAC
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As
a cradle of civilization, Turkey is a country with many ancient ruins
and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as friendly people and
historical mosques, churches, and museums. On this in-depth Turkey
tour, you’ll visit many of these amazing sites, drive through its
spectacular scenery, and be accompanied by an expert Tour Director who
will help bring this country to life with in-depth, firsthand knowledge
of the history, culture, and insider secrets.
Fans of ancient history will be thrilled with visits to Hierapolis, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in 190 BC; the archaeological site
of Troy, founded 5,000 years ago; Pergamum, dating back as early as
3,000 BC; Ephesus, founded in 6,000 BC; and much more. A tour highlight
is an excursion from Cappadocia, which was sculpted out of the
mountains and became a hub of many civilizations, to Göreme. Here,
visit the Rock Chapels, carved by the early Christians and decorated
with frescoes dating from the 6th to the 10th centuries. You'll visit a
Rock-Cut Cave House and taste Turkish coffee or tea offered by the
family living there—one of the special experiences offered by Globus.
Also visit the underground city of Özkonak. These underground
cities were once used as sanctuaries.
On this Turkey tour, you'll also enjoy guided sightseeing of the
must-see sights in the cities, including Istanbul; Ankara, Turkey’s
capital and second-largest city; Bursa, the Ottoman Empire’s first
capital with a history dating back to 4,000 BC; and Konya, known as one
of the world's earliest settlements, where man has lived since the
early Stone Age. In Istanbul, at the end of your tour, enjoy a special
visit to the Underground Cistern, the largest of the ancient cisterns
lying beneath the city that dates back to the 6th century.
This fantastic tour through Turkey includes all of this and much more,
including two nights in the Mediterranean paradise of Antalya. It’s a
dream vacation!
Istanbul:
Welcome dinner, and a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant;
guided sightseeing including visits to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque,
Topkapi Seraglio, and Grand Bazaar; receive the famous Evil Eye Turkish
amulet;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
Underground Cistern
Bursa:
Guided sightseeing including visits to the Green Ottoman Complex and
the Great Mosque
Gordion:
Guided visit of the excavations and King Midas’ Earth Tumulus
Ankara:
Guided sightseeing including visit to Atatürk’s Mausoleum and the
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Cappadocia:
Guided visit of the Caravansary of Sultanhani; visit the Rock Chapels
andGLOBUS
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 Rock-Cut Cave
House and taste Turkish coffee or tea with the family; see the Castle
of Uchisar; visit the underground city of Özkonak
Konya:
Guided sightseeing including Dervish Mevlana Monastery, Karatay
Medrese, and Ince Minaret
Pamukkale:
Guided visit of the Hierapolis
Ephesus:
Guided visit of the archaeological site and Chapel of the Virgin Mary
Pergamum:
Guided visit of the Pergamum Museum and Asclepion
Troy:
Area Guided visit of the archaeological site of Troy;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.lecture on
healthy detox Mediterranean cuisine
Dardanelles:
Ferry crossing of the Straits
Anzac:
Pay tribute to the fallen war heroes at the cemetery
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; ferry. 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.
Istanbul Surmeli Hotel Istanbul (SF)
Bursa Almira (F)
Ankara Etap Altinel
(SF)
Cappadocia Peri Tower (F) at
Nevsehir
Konya Hilton Garden Inn Konya
(F)
Antalya The Marmara (SF)
Pamukkale Lycus River (F) at
Karahayit
Izmir Wyndham Izmir Ozdilek
(D) Canakkale
Iris (F) SUPERIOR
HOTELS - (D) Deluxe (SF)
Superior First-Class (F) First-Class
DINING
HIGHLIGHTS
Full
buffet breakfast daily; 12 three-course dinners with wine, including a
welcome dinner and a special farewell dinner with wine in Istanbul
Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul,
Turkey Welcome to Istanbul! At 6:30 pm, meet
your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at
your hotel. (Dinner)
Day2IstanbulFounded by the Greeks as Byzantium more
than 2,500 years ago, renamed Constantinople in 330 AD when Constantine
the Great elected it the capital of the Roman Empire, and finally
called Istanbul after the Ottoman conquest in the 15th century, the
city on the Bosporus always was and still is one of the most exciting
places in the world. Its strategic location as gateway between Orient
and Occident, the Islamic and the Christian worlds, and the Black Sea
and the Mediterranean, predestined it for a turbulent history. Start
your sightseeing at Emperor Justinian’s HAGIA SOPHIA and Sultan Ahmet’s
BLUE MOSQUE, magnificent monuments to two competing world religions
standing peacefully side by side. Next, turn to the TOPKAPI SERAGLIO,
the residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Admire the Crown Jewels and the
spectacular kaftans of the sultans that were worn during the Ottoman
period. You may wish to join the optional Bosporus cruise, and this
evening, the optional dinner outing. (Breakfast)
Day 3 Istanbul–BursaTour the GRAND BAZAAR with its tiny
shops, and receive the famous EVIL EYE Turkish amulet as a souvenir.
Then, set out on your discovery tour of a country with the population
of Britain and more than three times its size. Cross the Bosporus and
then follow the shores of the Sea of Marmara to the Gulf of Gemlik.
Here, you head inland towards the Uludag, also called the Mount Olympus
of Mysia, a 7,700-foot-high skiing mountain. Bursa lies in its shadow,
surrounded by lovely orchards. Founded by the Greeks and hotly
contested during the Crusades, Bursa had its heyday as the first
capital of the Ottoman Empire. In the afternoon, visit the great
monuments to this period: the ornate GREEN OTTOMAN COMPLEX, the GREAT
MOSQUE (Ulu Camii), and the ancient Covered Bazaar. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day4Bursa–Boyuzuk–Gordion–AnkaraMotor into the heart of the Anatolian
Highland. After a break at Boyuzuk, head for GORDION. Tour the
excavation museum of the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Phrygia,
where Alexander the Great cut the proverbial knot and, thus, opened the
way to Asia. Hear about the legend of King Midas with the golden touch
as you visit the ruler’s great EARTH TUMULUS. Then, visit the MAUSOLEUM
OF ATATÜRK, the revered founder of the republic. Overnight in
Ankara, capital of the Turkish republic since 1923 and the country’s
second-largest city. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 5 Ankara–CappadociaMorning visit to the MUSEUM OF ANATOLIAN
CIVILIZATIONS with its unique collection of Hittite sun discs, stag
cult figures and reliefs, and Phrygian metalwork. In the afternoon,
head through the salt steppes and swamps of central Anatolia towards
the volcanic plateau of Cappadocia, and stop south of the great salt
lake Tuz Golu. Tonight, why not attend the mystical performance of the
traditional semâ ceremony of the Whirling Dervishes in a
caravansary? (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day6Cappadocia.
Excursion to Göreme & ÖzkonakExperience the unreal moon-like
landscape of Göreme with its ROCK CHAPELS, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site carved by the early Christians and decorated with frescoes dating
from the 6th to the 10th centuries.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 a ROCK-CUT CAVE HOUSE,
and taste
Turkish coffee or tea offered by the family living there. See the
Castle of Uchisar on the way to the underground city of ÖZKONAK.
Then, enjoy the sweeping panorama at ancient Ortahisar on the way back
to the hotel. A souvenir GROUP PICTURE will be taken. (Breakfast,
Dinner)
Day 7 Cappadocia–Sultanhani–KonyaThis morning, stop at the fortress-like
CARAVANSARY OF SULTANHANI. Then, westwards to the land of the Whirling
Dervishes and to Konya. The Iconium of antiquity occupies a fertile
island in the arid Anatolian steppes. Man has lived here since the
early Stone Age, and the town had its moment of glory as the capital of
the mighty Seljuk Empire from 1078 to 1307. Today it thrives on
agriculture and the manufacture of fine carpets. Afternoon sightseeing
features visits to three outstanding Seljuk structures: the MEVLANA
MONASTERY of the Dervishes, now a museum; the KARATAY MEDRESE
(theological school); and the elegant INCE MINARET. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day8Konya–AntalyaDrive across the Taurus Mountains into
the luxuriant green forests, orchards, and olive groves on the hills
sloping down to the sparkling blue Mediterranean Sea. You enter an area
only recently discovered by discerning European vacationers.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day
9
At Leisure
in AntalyaA full day to enjoy this Mediterranean
paradise and to discover its antique treasures. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day10Antalya–Hierapolis–PamukkaleTurn inland across two mountain passes
and arrive in Pamukkale. The name means “Cotton Castle” and refers to
the spectacular white lime cascades formed by its hot springs. Visit
the fascinating archaeological site of HIERAPOLIS, the thermal resort
founded by a Pergamene king in 190 BC and greatly enlarged and
embellished by the Romans. At the hotel tonight, a leisurely bath in a
pool of hot thermal water might be just the way to relax. (Breakfast,
Dinner)
Day11Pamukkale–Ephesus–IzmirFollow the valley of the Menderes River
to Ephesus, home of the Greek philosopher Heraclitus and, later, the
capital of Roman Asia Minor. When St. Paul arrived here, he was so
awestruck that he asked: “Is there a greater city?” Visit one of the
best-preserved ancient AMPHITHEATERS, then drive up to the CHAPEL
marking the site where the Virgin Mary is believed to have spent her
last days. Overnight in Izmir (Smyrna), Homer’s birthplace on the
Aegean coast. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 12 Izmir–Pergamum–Troy
AreaStart with visits to the PERGAMUM MUSEUM
and the ASCLEPION, a shrine to the Greek god of medicine. Then, enjoy
vistas of the Greek island of Lesbos as you follow the shores of the
Bay of Edremit. Continue to TROY, the perfect place to brush up on
Homer’s Trojan War—hollow wooden horse and all! Spend the night at
nearby Canakkale. Before dinner,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 LECTURE on healthy detox with
Mediterranean cuisine will teach you how to prepare the famous Turkish
flat bread with fresh wild nettle and goat cheese using 16th-century
techniques. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day13Troy
Area–Gallipoli–IstanbulBy FERRY, cross the Dardanelles back to
Europe and the 21st century. Visit the World War I battlefields on the
Gallipoli Peninsula, where Allied troops, mainly Australians and New
Zealanders, suffered heavy casualties in a disastrous campaign. Pay
tribute to the heroes of those tragic months of 1915 at the ANZAC
CEMETERY and the LONE PINE MEMORIAL. Then, drive along the European
shore of the Sea of Marmara back to Istanbul. Before your farewell
dinner with wine at a local restaurant,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.enjoy a highlight visit to the
UNDERGROUND CISTERN, brought to life in Dan Brown’s bestseller Inferno.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day14IstanbulYour vacation ends with breakfast this
morning. (Breakfast)
Turkish
Delight
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More than 75
years ago, Antonio Mantegazza bought a rowboat to transport commercial
goods across Lake Lugano in Switzerland. Who could know that rowboat
would launch the world's leading escorted travel company? Today Globus
is a global, family-owned company reaching every corner of the world.
Globus is now the first choice among individuals looking for vacations
with both domestic and international travel in a variety of styles to
six continents and hundreds of itineraries to choose from (see Globus History video right).
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 80 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 80
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.
Awards
For
thirteen years in a row, Globus has been selected by
Recommend Magazine as the best Tour Operator to Europe, and a top
finalist for North America, Asia, Latin America and Africa. The brand
was also named in Travel Weekly's 2013 Reader's Choice Awards as Best
Tour Operator - Europe and 2013 Reader's Choice Awards as Best Tour
Operator - Europe, Best Tour Operator - International and Best Tour
Operator - Asia and South Pacific.
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