Posts Tagged ‘Globus Journeys’

Globus Featured Tour: Italian Treasures

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Italy has more art treasures than any country in the world. Blend these with the architecture of the Renaissance, and the history of ancient Rome & you have the most culturally splendid region in Europe.  And let’s not forget about the outstanding cuisine!

Planning a trip to Italy this year?

Consider this amazing Globus tour: Italian Treasures.

This Italy vacation includes Rome, Florence, and Venice, as well as overnight stays in Lucca and St. Francis’ Assisi. All major sights are included, such as St. Peter’s, the Sistine Chapel, and the Colosseum in Rome, Michelangelo’s David in Florence, St. Mark’s, Doges’ Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs in Venice (which you enter by private boat), and St. Francis’ Basilica and St. Clare’s Church in Assisi. Enjoy a welcome dinner in Rome, a stop at Pisa’s Leaning Tower, walking tours of Lucca and Siena, and time in picturesque San Gimignano, at Verrazzano Castle to learn about the famous Chianti wine, and in Romeo & Juliet’s Verona. Also travel along the stunning coastline to Ravenna, admire the mosaics in the 6th-century Basilica of St. Apollinaris in Classe, and stop in Orvieto for a funicular ride right through its ramparts!

Learn more about Globus tours or browse more Italy tours

Globus Tours

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

globuswinterOnly a few days left to Save $300 per couple on 2010 Globus Tours, Cosmos Tours or Monograms Vacations booked between October 14 and December 1, 2009.*

Merely walking the streets of London, Paris, or Barcelona is an in-depth account of things past. Here is your chance to see the sights, taste the food, and experience the culture of America’s lineage. Join Globus Tours and visit the amazing cities, countrysides, and people of a culture so near to us, yet so different. Your dream vacation—including airfare, hotels, transportation, luggage, transfers, and sightseeing—is just a phone call away.

You can take advantage of Globus Tours air promotion, with airfare as low as $575 to 20 European cities.*
Cities include Dublin, Amsterdam, London, Paris, Rome, Berlin, Munich, Athens, Vienna, Warsaw, Brussels, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Madrid, Nice, Frankfurt, Zurich, Milan, Copenhagen, and Oslo. Some restrictions apply, please call for details.

Explore Europe in 2010 with Globus Tours

Monday, November 9th, 2009

The stories behind Europe’s sights are just waiting to be told.

Globus offers more than 120 exciting escorted tours to Europe. Find the one for you, and make 2010 the year to explore Europe. Tours start as low as $949 pp, with many tours now up to 20% lower than 2009.

This is the perfect time to enjoy the history and culture of Europe, let Globus take you there. Take advantage of these limited time offers.

New Globus Europe tours and river cruises for 2010 include Three Continents, Paris to Normandy’s Landing Beaches , A Taste of the Danube and Grand France

Visit our Globus Tours site today!

Globus Tour Specials to Europe

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Globus Tours just announces a new promotion…”Now is the Time to Travel to Europe Sale.”

The time has never been better to book a Globus tour to Europe. Globus gives you 3 ways to save.  Take advantage of one of their special promotions.

1.  Introducing Special Europe airfare: For a limited time, the Globus family of brands & British Airways are offering special roundtrip airfare to Europe.* This could mean savings of more than 50% off regular fares .** Availability is limited, so act now.

2.  Air-inclusive discounts for all European vacations: On other air carriers, Globus is also offering a $200 per person discount on any air-inclusive Europe vacation booked before March 3, 2009.***

3.  Guaranteed Air:  As always, an aid deposit guarantees the air price. So no matter what may happen to fares from that point, you are covered.

Some restrictions apply, visit www.escortedglobustours.com for full details, and to browse Gobus’ amazing selection of Europe vacations.

Globus Monograms: Rome, Istanbul & Athens

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Monograms has several nice itineraries, but the Rome, Istanbul & Athens is very unique. Visit Southern Europe’s most fascinating locales and step back in time to explore cities rich with historical treasures. Begin you stay in Rome. Should you follow Augustus and Caesar, whose Rome is filled with spectacular ancient structures, or Michelangelo and Da Vinci, whose city invites artistic pilgrimage…the possibilities are limitless. Next, it’s off to Istanbul where East meets West in striking contrast. The sight of mosques and bustling bazaars, along with the small of incense and spices, are common in Istanbul. Whether you’re relaxing at a traditional Turkish bath or exploring ancient Byzantium at the Yerebatan Cistern, you’ll discover a land that reflects its 2,500 year history at every turn. Continue on to Athens, where you can walk in the steps of Socrates, Pericles and Sophocles. Marvel at the great archaelogical sites at the Acropolis, take a day trip to Delphi or consider a cruise to see some of the Greek Isles. No matter what strikes your interest, the diversity and beauty of Greece is the idyllic way to round out an unforgettable Monograms vacation.  Prices start at $3,949 pp and includes flights Rome to Istanbul, and Istanbul to Athens as well as transfers.

Italy Vacation with Globus Monograms

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Monograms Italy: Charming, romantic, adventurous, delicious Italy has received more attention in the last decade than any other European country!  Experience the Coliseum, the ruins of the Roman Forum, the Vatican & Sistine Chapel. Shop & dine along the Via Veneto & don’t forget to throw a coin into Trevi Fontain! Add on cultural Florence, picturesque Venice or the magnificent coastlines of Amalfi & Italy’s unique islands. Sorrento with it’s rugged cliffs, ancient ruins & inspired views over the gulf of Naples, is a dream come true. It’s a place to stroll among vines & bougainvillea in a 13th century cloister, indulge in delectable cuisine or soak in the sun on a fashionable lido. 

Travel with confidence! Globus has been offering travel packages for over 70 years. Now experience these itineraries designed for those who want more independent time than on a typical bus tour.  Call 800-942-3301 to learn about early booking discounts.

Before planning your Italy vacation, visit our web site dedicated to Italy travel with a wonderful selection of vacation packages, rail journeys, cooking tours, family trips and more.

Europe Tours Early Booking Specials

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

There is still time to take advantage of some great specials on Europe vacations. Globus & Trafalgar currently have the best offer available. Both companies are offering $500 off per couple on air-inclusive bookings. Atlas is also offering an additional 5% off of the land for early bookings.

These special offers have been extended for new bookings made by December 15, 2008. Remember, a deposit secures your tour space, and then final payment is not due until 45 days prior to travel.

Jordan Travel Tips

Monday, November 24th, 2008

When to Go:  The best time to travel are the Spring & Fall where temperatures are more moderate and there are less crowds.

Documents: American travelers require a Visa which can be obtained when you arrive for $15 USD. Many tour operators & cruise lines include the Visa as part of their package.

Must See:  Petra – Voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007 & is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Dead Sea Resthouse; Jarash (Roman ruins); Mount Nebo; Dead Sea

Globus Food, Wine & Music Vacations

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Globus just released their 2009 brochure for their Food & Wine vacations. With more than 80 years of experience, Globus can make your trip delicious. We will take you to the vineyards of Tuscany, arrange for a tasting of the cheeses of France, explain the story behind the baked beans of Boston, the sourdough breads of San Francisco, the sweets of Austria, and the lobsters of New England.

On a Food & Wine vacation, you’ll enjoy plenty of hands-on experiences. Take a cooking lesson that reveals the secrets of Italy’s timehonored dishes. Learn about the climate, soils, and grape varieties in France’s celebrated Bordeaux region. Indulge your senses at the Biarritz Museum of Chocolate, tour a maple sugarworks in Vermont, or find out what makes California’s sparkling wines bubble— and that’s just the beginning!

London Vacation – Monograms

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Fabulous London is the perfect destination for a travel experience befitting royalty. You may want to spend time in the British Museum, cruise the Thames River, shop along Bond Street, walk through Trafalgar Squre or check out the city view from the London Eye. Better yet, spend an afternoon at Vinapolis: City of Wine as you wander the airy vaults of this old cellar & listen to the history of wine while you sample some of the subject matter. Why not add on Paris for a few nights?  With Monograms, you design the perfect trip. Four days in London start at just $549 pp