Globus North America
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NEW YORK, NIAGARA FALLS and WASHINGTON, D.C.
 
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Globus North America
NEW YORK, NIAGARA FALLS and WASHINGTON, D.C.
Duration: 8 Days
Globus North America Vacations
Land Tour w/deluxe motorcoach

Globus North America Vacations
NEW YORK CITY, NIAGARA FALLS, PHILADELPHIA and WASHINGTON, D.C.

Globus North America
Specially-priced Air Rates Available: YES

Globus Philadelphia
Historic sites, thrilling cities, and awe-inspiring scenery…these are the perfect words to describe this East Coast tour featuring New York City, Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, and Washington DC. You’ll spend two nights each in New York City, Niagara Falls, and the Washington DC area, and an overnight in Philadelphia. You’ll also visit Corning, New York, once voted Most Fun Small Town in America.

On this affordable vacation, sightseeing or an orientation tour is included in each city. In New York City, see the major attractions, including Broadway, Wall Street, the Empire State Building, and more. In Philadelphia, see the historic landmarks. In Washington DC, visit Arlington National Cemetery, where John and Robert Kennedy are laid to rest; the Lincoln and National WWII Memorials; and the Washington Monument. Also enjoy photo stops at Capitol Hill and the White House.

This East Coast tour also features gorgeous scenery. Enjoy drives through the picturesque Poconos and through the beautiful Appalachian Mountains into the Susquehanna River Valley. But that’s not all...wait until you witness breathtaking Niagara Falls! Be sure to have your camera ready as you enjoy a sightseeing cruise past the world-famous falls. During your free time in Niagara Falls, perhaps visit the Butterfly Conservatory, Great Gorge Adventure, or Botanical Gardens, or ride the aerial cable car.

From the bustling cities to the majestic scenery, this East Coast tour is a great vacation for savvy travelers. You’re sure to arrive home with plenty of stories and photos to share.

Globus North America
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

NEW YORK CITY Sightseeing with Local Guide
NIAGARA FALLS Sightseeing cruise
PHILADELPHIA Orientation tour
WASHINGTON DC Sightseeing with Local Guide; visit Arlington National Cemetery

Notes:

Enjoy the fall colors of New York and surrounding areas on our special fall foliage departures: September 17 to October 1 (if Mother Nature permits).
CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Travel on April 4 and be in Washington DC for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.



TRANSPORTATION
Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring with free Wi-Fi.

TOUR DIRECTOR
DARYL JENKINS
Escorting tours for more than 10 years

“After a trip to Moscow in 2006, I developed an insatiable desire for travel. I really enjoy working with people, so tour directing seemed like a natural fit. I believe travel is vital to becoming a more well-rounded person. Exposure to other people and cultures gives us a better understanding of just how much we all have in common. I enjoy being able to share places and experiences that I love with others-I look forward to seeing you on the road!”



OPTIONALS: Choice of optional excursions at reasonable prices to customize your own experience. Please find a detailed list in your travel documents

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Airport transfers may be included when you make your flight arrangements.
 Globus First Class Hotels
NEW YORK CITY Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park (ST)
NIAGARA FALLS Best Western Plus Cairn Croft (F)
PHILADELPHIA Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia Penn's Landing (ST)
WASHINGTON DC AREA Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Alexandria Old Town (F)


SUPERIOR HOTELS - (F) First-Class, (MF) Moderate First-Class, (ST) Superior Tourist, (T) Tourist
  

DINING
3 breakfasts
Arthur Fromer Europe on a Budget

Globus Tour Itinerary

Day
1 New York City


Welcome to the “Big Apple!” Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 New York City
Cosmos New York City
New York City is one of the world’s most exciting cities, buzzing with atmosphere and packed with fascinating sights. On today’s guided sightseeing tour, see the major attractions—Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, bustling Chinatown, City Hall, Wall Street, and Trinity Church. This evening, choose from the city’s many fine restaurants or maybe take in a Broadway show.
 Breakfast this morn!Breakfast
Day 3 New York City–Corning–Niagara Falls

Depart Manhattan, heading across New Jersey through the Poconos and into upstate New York, arriving in Corning midday. Late this afternoon, cross the border to the Canadian side of the Niagara River in Ontario. Spend the next two nights in beautiful Niagara Falls.
Breakfast this morn!Breakfast
Day 4 Niagara Falls
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing excursion to Niagara Falls that includes a SIGHTSEEING CRUISE past the world-famous falls. Your afternoon is free, so consider visiting the Butterfly Conservatory, Great Gorge Adventure, Botanical Gardens, and Niagara Parks Greenhouse, or maybe ride the aerial cable car.

NOTE:
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.


Day 5 Niagara Falls–Philadelphia

Head southeast through the Appalachian Mountains and into the Susquehanna River Valley. Then, on to the handsome city of Philadelphia for an overnight stay.

Day 6 Philadelphia–Washington DC Area

Globus Whitehouse
The birthplace of American independence, the “City of Brotherly Love” is steeped in history. Your morning orientation tour focuses on the historic landmarks, then on to the U.S. capital and seat of government, Washington DC, for a 2-night stay. Later, join the optional outing, featuring dinner and a tour of the city’s most famous monuments and memorials.
Breakfast this morn!Breakfast
Day 7 Washington DC Area

The nation’s capital is a sightseeing treasure trove, and your half-day tour with a Local Guide features a visit to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY to see the graves of American heroes, including those of John and Robert Kennedy. See the Lincoln and National WWII Memorials, Washington Monument, with photo stops at Capitol Hill, the White House, and other well-known sights. The afternoon is free. Your Tour Director will make suggestions for independent exploration.

Day 8 Washington DC

Your vacation ends this morning. You can extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Washington DC further. For passengers who would like to return to New York City, the motorcoach will transfer you to your New York hotel at no additional cost.
NEW YORK CITY, NIAGARA FALLS, PHILADELPHIA and WASHINGTON, D.C.
Cosmos Travel Specialist 8 Day Tour
From $1632USD
(Less applicable COSMOS PROMO(S) and Gardner Travel Discounts)
We provide an additional agency point-of-sale discount for all Globus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways tour programs!

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Celebrating over 85 Years of Touring!
Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are land only. We also offer competitive group-based airfares from your home city airport that fit with this particular touring program.

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Globus Travel CounselAs a full-service travel provider, we can help you in finding your perfect tour at the best price available, today. We've been representing the GLOBUS Family of Brands for over 35 years as a Premier Agency Partner - a designation only awarded to the top tier agencies that are authorized to represent the full Globus Family of Brands. We can take you all the way from your own hometown to some of the most beautiful touring experiences in Europe and then back again - all with the expertise of a seasoned GLOBUS professional representative. When it is important to get it right, you can trust the services of our own professional GLOBUS Certified travel specialists. Please feel free to call us or email us or we would be happy to provide your information via email on the tour form, below.

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We will check your requested tour program and accommodations for the date range that you may specify in the boxes below and reply back to you as soon as possible. Of course the more information that you can provide us, the closer we will be in matching your needs and preferences. We will not knowingly sell or pass along your information that you provide to any third party for any reason (see Liabilities and Privacy Policy). And we use SSL Technology to safeguard your information on our tour request forms that we have posted throughout our website.

We are available to answer your inquiries in person Monday - Friday (except holidays) from 8:30am until 5:30pm CST (1-877-510-4653 | 817-788-5210). We are available from time to time on the weekends via email to answer your questions. Our typical response time for your email request ranges from 3 hours to as many as 72 depending upon the availability of onsite resources and those of the tour companies and resorts/lodging establishments, as well as any variations you may request from our listed programs. We will respond to your requests as quickly as possible and as soon as we have all components of your package confirmable. All tour program rates are based upon double occupancy unless otherwise specified.

Thank you for your interest in this quality tour by The GLOBUS Family of Brands!


Randy C. Gardner
President
Gardner Travel Service, Inc.




About Globus

and The Globus Family of Brands
About Globus

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.


Arthur Fromer Europe on a Budget
More than three decades ago Cosmos pioneered the idea of quality value travel to Europe. Since then we've developed and refined the concept of vacation packages. Over a million people have come back to us for a second or third vacation...or more!

Our clients' repeat business is the best testimony to the incredible value and experience we offer.

If you've never taken a package vacation, consider this: Traveling with Cosmos is less expensive, more comfortable, and far easier than going it alone. Our volume contracting for hotels and services provides you with travel at wholesale prices. A Cosmos package is carefully planned to make the best possible use of your time.

Our team of experts has refined our itineraries to combine the must-see sights with significant time on your own, offering more choice and flexibility. You can travel relaxed and hassle-free, knowing that we've taken care of all the details.


Once you've discovered the special advantages of traveling with Cosmos, you'll never want to travel any other way again. Cosmos is "A Smart Way To Go."

Cosmos Takes Care of Your Hotels

Where you stay makes all the difference
After a day's traveling you want to relax at a comfortable, clean, and attractive hotel. We have chosen hotels with the best rooms, service, and food for the money. Of course, they vary as different countries have different standards. However, we ensure that everywhere you get the best available in cleanliness and comfort.

Cosmos hotels are always located in good neighborhoods, some more centrally and others in residential areas. Especially in large cities we sometimes prefer good hotels in residential areas on the outskirts to less desirable or overpriced downtown hotels.

Rooms at all our hotels include private facilities: private bath or shower and a toilet.

Triple rooms are usually no larger than twin rooms and the third bed is often a roll-away bed put into a twin-bedded room just for the night.

Cosmos specifies your hotels
Our hotels are mainly superior tourist-class (ST) and tourist-class (T) establishments, but we also feature some first-class (F) hotels. Cosmos hotel ratings follow standards set by the independent Official Hotel Guide (OHG) or 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 tour pages with hotels of equivalent standard. With your Cosmos travel documents you'll receive a list of hotel addresses, telephone numbers, and fax numbers for your tour. 


Stretch Your Vacation Dollars

Value-packed vacations at bargain prices
With Cosmos, a company that specializes in package travel arrangements, you'll visit the world without spending a fortune. Because all our buying power is devoted to package travel, our clout with suppliers is powerfully concentrated -- and we pass the savings on to you with affordable vacation packages for every budget.

Singles save with "guaranteed share" rates
More than one-third of all people traveling with Cosmos are traveling independently. We therefore accept reservations on a "guaranteed share" basis. We charge singles the basic price and match up singles of the same gender in twin-bedded rooms. For mutual comfort we adopt a no-smoking rule in shared rooms. "Guaranteed shares" are not available for extra nights before or after your tour, on tours with overnight trains, or on train or cruise extensions.
If we cannot find a roommate for a traveler who has booked on a "guaranteed share" basis, we'll absorb the single room supplement, and that traveler will be accommodated in a single room at no extra charge.
Of course we do offer single rooms when available to those who prefer to travel solo and pay the single supplement.

Triple room reduction
Cosmos grants a reduction to three people who travel together and share the same accommodation. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed in the Dates and Prices box on the tour page.

A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms, and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway bed put in a twin-bedded room for the night.


Discount for young tour members
Cosmos grants a 10 percent discount on the land tour price to travelers who are under 18 years old on the tour departure date, provided they are accompanied by an adult. We do not accept children under eight on our tours because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations. 

Take a vacation from worry

You're planning your annual vacation, or the vacation of a lifetime. Either way you don't want to think about canceling or interrupting your trip. Or getting sick. Or losing your luggage.

We know these things happen and we provide travelers peace of mind with a Travel Protection Plan.
North America  Europe
$69 for Tours Up to $1,000  $79 for Tours Up to $1,000
$79 for Tours Over $1,000  $99 for Tours Over $1,000



Travel Arrangement Protection - Part A

Trip Cancellation and Interruption Protection up to $10,000
Should you cancel or interrupt your Cosmos travel package due to a covered injury, sickness, death — your own, or that of a Traveling Companion, or of a member of the Immediate Family — or for Other Covered Events as defined, you (in the case of your death, your estate) will be reimbursed up to $10,000: 1) for cancellation charges imposed by Cosmos and/or by any airline that provided direct flight connections to join your Cosmos travel package, if you cancel prior to departure; or, 2) the unused, non-refundable land portion of your Cosmos travel package costs and the additional transport charges paid to return home or to rejoin your original Cosmos travel package (limited to the cost of economy one-way airfare by scheduled carrier, from the point of destination to the point of origin shown on your original travel tickets) if you must interrupt your trip after departure.

Delayed Arrival and Missed Connection Coverage up to $1,000
Should you miss a scheduled flight or your land tour departure because of delay or a public conveyance due to inclement weather, mechanical breakdown, or strike that affects public transportation, you will be reimbursed up to $1,000 for the cost of the extra fare paid to join your Cosmos travel package (limited to the cost of the most economical air or service transport available). Airline-required legal minimum connection times must be observed and the scheduled time between arrival at the tour departure city and the land tour departure must be four hours or longer.

Upgrade Protection up to $1,000
Should your Traveling Companion cancel or interrupt a Cosmos travel package due to a covered injury, sickness, death or for Other Covered Events, you will be reimbursed up to $1,000 for Cosmos charges to change your hotel accommodation for twin to single occupancy (or from triple to twin).

Trip Delay Protection up to $1,000
Should you interrupt a Cosmos travel package due to a covered injury or sickness suffered by you or a Traveling Companion, you will be reimbursed up to $1,000 for accommodations and meals. Coverage begins 12 hours after the tour departs the location where you are detained. There is a maximum limit of $100 per day.



Travel Insurance Benefits - Part B


Baggage and Travel Documents up to $2,500
Pays for items lost, stolen or broken on your trip. Includes borrowed or rented property. Restrictions may apply; please refer to your coverage certificate.

Baggage Delay up to $250
Pays for the purchase of essential items if your bags are delayed for more than 24 hours.

Sickness Medical Expense up to $10,000
Pays sickness medical expenses with no daily limits or deductibles.

Accident Medical Expense up to $10,000
Pays accident medical expenses with no daily limits or deductibles.

Dental Expense up to $1,000
Pays emergency dental expenses with no daily limits or deductibles.

Emergency Medical Transportation up to $15,000
Pays evacuation and transportation expenses as directed by a doctor to the nearest adequate medical facility or home.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment up to $25,000
Pays for direct accidental death or dismemberment 24 hours a day while you are on your trip.

Repatriation up to $15,000
Pays for reasonable and necessary services for transportation of the insured's remains to his or her place of residence.

Flight Accident up to $100,000
Coverage for accidents that occur when traveling on a regularly scheduled flight or charter.


Travel Guard® Assistance
Emergency assistance for your peace of mind anywhere in the world!
Advancement of funds to cover emergency medical expenses on your trip.
Telephone interpretation in major languages.
Assistance with replacement of travel documents.
Help in locating local doctors, dentists, or medical facilities
24-hour Livetravel Assistance New Feature!
Livetravel — 24-hour hotline to make emergency travel changes, such as rebooking flights, hotel reservations, tracking lost luggage and more!
Live Messaging — relay of e-mail or phone message to family, friends or business associates.
Pre-trip Travel Advice — around-the-clock access to passport, visa, inoculation and vaccine requirements; travel advisories; embassy and consulate contacts; travel health advisories; weather and currency information — all for your planned destination.
Emergency Cash Transfer — assistance in coordinating an emergency cash advance.
Waiver of Pre-existing Medical Conditions
The pre-existing medical conditions exclusion is waived if insurance is purchased within 24 hours of initial trip deposit.
Exclusions apply. Please refer to your Certificate of Insurance for complete details.

 

Travel Protection Plus
For those who have selected the Travel Protection Plan on their booking, we will provide the option to purchase our Travel Protection Plus Plan, at an additional cost of only $20.00* per person. Once this coverage has been selected, Globus and Cosmos will allow you to cancel your vacation up to 24 hours (or the prior business day, whichever is farther out) before the scheduled departure for any reason.

If the reason for the cancellation is covered under the normal Travel Protection Plan provisions, the passenger should file a claim with the plan's administrator, Travel Guard 1-866-729-5220, for the penalty retained. In the event the reason for the cancellation is not covered, the cancellation penalty as retained by Globus or Cosmos will be reimbursed in the form of Travel Certificates (less the Travel Protection Plan premium and the Plus supplement). The certificates are non-refundable, non-transferable and will be valid for one year from the date of the originally confirmed departure date.

The standard Travel Protection Plan premium and the $20.00* supplement for the Plus Plan are non-refundable. This supplement must be added and confirmed on the booking within the original deposit period of the booking. The Travel Protection Plus Plan does not cover penalties associated with air not purchased through Globus and Cosmos or cancellation made within 24 hours (or the prior business day, whichever is farther out).

 













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