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2021 – 2022
EUROPE
Escorted Small Group Tours by Rail
All stops 3 or 4 nights • 4 and 5 star hotels • First Class rail travel
• Full luggage handling • Australian Tour Director
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We are a boutique Australian-based tour company specialising in historical and cultural tours of Europe, travelling on Europe’s great
trains. We offer only a limited number of tours each year, all personally led by the Company Principal, Mr Stan Klan, a published
historian and former history teacher, who has been introducing people to his beloved Europe since 1977.
TRAVEL ON EUROPE’S GREAT TRAINS MEALS
Europe’s trains are the finest in the world – from the high-speed French Nothing on a group tour causes more angst than the question of meals:
TGV streaking across the continent at 320kph to quaint Swiss mountain pit-stops for re-fuelling before dashing out to a concert or to do some more
trains. A rail journey permits you to meet the locals, to stroll down to the exploring? Or a gourmet experience every night? Should expensive wines
restaurant car and bar, or simply to take in the ever changing scenery - be costed in, the non-drinkers subsiding the drinkers?
vineyards, alps and lakes. All rail travel is in First Class reserved seats, On the Great Trains of Europe Tours we include in the tour cost the first
except on some local trains where seats are not reservable or where only evening meal in each new city or village, at a local trattoria or bistro.
standard class is offered. Drinks are at your own expense. On the other nights your Tour Director
either recommends restaurants at different price levels or accompanies
3 NIGHTS MINIMUM STOPS
you to dinner.
Travellers quickly tire of whistlestop coach tours which move on to a new
hotel every night. On the Great Trains of Europe Tours, every stop is at QUALITY ASSURANCE – A PERSONAL TOUCH
least 3 nights, giving you time to unpack and start feeling like a local. All tours are personally escorted by an Australian historian who has more
than 35 years experience in introducing people to Europe: he is not only
QUALITY CENTRAL HOTELS the Tour Director; he is also the Company owner, guaranteeing a level of
Were you ever on a tour where your hotel was a motorway chain motel quality control few companies can match.
an hour outside Venice or Paris? On the Great Trains of Europe Tours we
use centrally located hotels – on the Grand Canal in Venice, in the heart WHO TRAVELS ON THE GREAT TRAINS OF EUROPE TOURS?
of Paris’ Montparnasse on the Left Bank, next to the KuDamm in Berlin. While all are welcome, the tour member profile is usually in the 40+ age
In cities we use 4 star boutique or 5 star hotels and the highest category bracket, but families are most welcome on all tours. Selected tours are
historic village inns available in the countryside. identified as Family-Friendly: the programme and pace are especially
suitable for families with children, and children under 12 sharing a room
LUGGAGE TRANSPORTED ON AHEAD with adults stay free. In this brochure the Winter Wonderland Tour with
Have you tried a rail journey but found loading your luggage a pain? No White Christmas is especially designated as family friendly.
problems on the Great Trains of Europe Tours: your luggage is collected Advice of any mobility or dietary issues is required at the time of booking.
from your hotel on departure morning and is transferred on ahead to await If you cannot walk 500 metres and climb 50 stairs without assistance,
your arrival in your new city. your booking will be accepted only along with a booking from a designated
LIMITED GROUP SIZE carer.
The maximum number of participants on each tour is limited to 25 paying Our tour members (some up to their 11th tour with us) have an interest in
guests. This makes the groups small enough to avoid the “herd mentality” history and art but don’t want in-depth lectures from professors; they love
yet big enough to offer a variety of new friends. food and wine but don’t take too kindly to “pompous git” experts; they
enjoy new experiences and have a sense of humour.
FULL SIGHTSEEING PROGRAMME While the majority of our tour members are Australians and New
How much to include? How to provide for first timers who want to see Zealanders, we have also welcomed (and become friends with) Americans,
everything and also for those experienced travellers who want to have a Canadians, South Africans, Malaysians and Brits. All are welcome.
more leisurely time? The eternally popular “must see” sights are included All tours are conducted in English.
in an orientation sightseeing tour on arrival in each new city.
On some tours, clearly explained and optional excursions are offered. We’ll
need to know your choices before departure. Freedom to do your own
thing, or a full sightseeing and activity programme. On the Great Trains of
Europe Tours, the choice is yours.
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WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT GREAT TRAINS OF EUROPE TOURS?
• Leisurely pace – all stops 3 or 4 nights
• Quality, centrally located 4 & 5 star hotels and historic village inns
• First Class rail travel in reserved seats
• Full luggage handling between stops
• All tours personally escorted by an Australian historian, who is the company
owner (35 yrs experience as a tour director)
• Small groups
• Many repeat customers (up to 11th tour) happy to give personal
recommendations
• Consider the environment – diesel bus or electric train?
Testimonials....................................................................................................................
“Your tours are really informative and you have given me many opportunities to see parts of the world I would never thought possible to see. I have amazing photos
of places we visited, we covered so many miles and saw so many countries with really good guides and lots of laughs and experiences along the way. So a big thank
you Stan, for your amazing knowledge, humour and exceptional guidance on all the tours I have done with you. I look forward to a few more. I just thought I would let
you know how honoured I feel to have toured with you” Lynda Gerrard, Auckland NZ. Six time tour member, Great Trains of Europe Tours
“We felt we needed to write to you and thank you once again for a marvellous holiday. Your knowledge, organisation and your ability to make us all feel part of the
experience is exceptional. We have recommended you to close friends because you are the real deal. Your habit of making yourself available so that no-one should
eat alone speaks volumes about you.” Jennifer and Steve Almond, Wollongong NSW
“Robyn and I enjoyed visiting countries we probably would not have visited but for this tour. It was so reassuring & relaxing to have your leadership. So a big
congratulations on a most successful tour. ” Dr Jeff Prebble, Toowoomba, Qld
“Thank you so much for my best ever trip to Europe / UK, what we experienced in 3 weeks was truly amazing; your tour leadership was brilliant. ”
Ms Helen Ivory, Toowoomba, Qld
“My goodness, such a wonderful experience being on your tour. You remain so focussed and nothing ever goes awry! Luggage… no worries.
Trains… no worries. Accommodation… no worries. Acta Diurna a good idea, so there’s simply great communication and no confusion. Very fine,
stress free holiday. Thank you.” Ms Chris Tyson-Doneley, Toowoomba, Qld
How did the Great Trains of Europe Tours begin?
In 1977 I was a beginning teacher of History at a boys' school on the Gold Coast. One day half the class were missing: they were on a Geography
excursion. “Why can’t we have a History excursion, sir?” one student asked. “OK,” I replied, “let’s go to Europe”.
We were studying the Causes of the First World War at the time. At the end of the lesson, two boys asked, “Did you mean that, Sir,
about an excursion to Europe?” I had travelled Europe as a student and undertaken some post graduate study there, so why not?
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MOROCCO & THE
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The lands on either side of the Straits Meknes to another of Morocco’s former mellifluous (Would you go to a movie called
of Gibraltar have blossomed and been imperial capitals, Fes. [B,D] “Tangier?”). Our city sightseeing takes in the
scarred by centuries of conflict between medina and the harbour. [B]
Berber, Moorish, Jewish and Christian DAY 5: FES Fes was founded around 900AD
civilisations. Today they are an example and its medina – old city – is UNESCO DAY 9: TANGIER A visit today to one of
of tolerance and peace. heritage listed. Our sightseeing begins at the Morocco’s true gems: the blue city of
historic and beautiful Blue Gate this morning. Chefchaoeun, a Berber stronghold high in the
DAY 1: MARRAKECH Our tour commences Fes is considered the spiritual capital of Rif Mountains, founded by Moorish exiles
today on arrival at Marrakech International Morocco: it has madressas - universities from Spain in the 1490’s. Enjoy lunch or
Airport. Transfer to our hotel inside the – that are a thousand years old, and a coffee in the tranquil main square. Back to
Casbah. Welcome drinks and dinner in the synagogue dating from the 17th century. [B] Tangier this evening. [B]
hotel. [D].
DAY 6: FES A day to visit the souks and DAY 10: SEVILLE Our intercontinental
DAY 2: MARRAKECH This morning we bargain for local leather goods and jewellery. journey takes 35 minutes today on our ferry
commence our exploration of this fascinating The Medina al Bali, with many kilometres of across the Straits of Gibraltar to Spain. We
city, one of the four former Imperial capitals winding pathways and thousands of shops, is arrive in the historic city of Seville (probably
of Morocco. Outside the red or ochre walls one of the largest pedestrian-only urban areas the setting for more operas than any other
which give the city its nickname ‘the ochre on Earth. Be sure you have the hotel name city). [B,D]
city’, there is a modern Western city with written in Arabic to show to any teenager
boulevards echoing the period of French when (not if) you get lost. For a 20 dirham DAY 11: SEVILLE A Moorish city, Seville was
control of Morocco. Then we explore the coin ($2) he will escort you home to the hotel. conquered by the Catholic King Ferdinand
old city where the 12th century Koutoubia [B] III in 1248. The Moorish architecture still
mosque’s 77 metre minaret dominates the dominates the city. The two centuries
city skyline. We end at the Djemaa El Fna – DAY 7: TANGIER On Moroccan Rail again following Columbus’ voyages were the Golden
the vast square in the heart of the old city. today, back through the vineyards of Meknes Age of Seville as all trade from the Americas
Hawkers, snake charmers, buskers……enjoy. to the most northerly point of Morocco – passed through the city. Buildings from this
[B] Tangier, on the Straits of Gibraltar. Its location era – the cathedral and the Plaza de Espana –
at the mouth of the Mediterranean and its feature in today’s city sightseeing.[B]
DAY 3: MARRAKECH A day trip through olive colourful history since its foundation by
and Argan groves today to the Atlantic coast Carthage in the 5th century BC, make Tangier DAY 12: SEVILLE We visit the Islamic Alcazar
and the harbour town of Essaouira, with its a truly cosmopolitan port city. [B,D] Palace this morning and the remainder of the
17th century Portuguese fort. The old medina day is free for shopping. [B]
is a UNESCO listed world heritage site. [B] DAY 8: TANGIER For the first half of the 20th
century Tangier was an international zone DAY 13: GRANADA We take the high speed
DAY 4: FES Moroccan Rail is certainly the partitioned between France, Spain and Britain. ATR train today, and stop over for a visit to
best in North Africa, and today we take our It is said to have been a hangout for spies, Cordoba on the way to Granada. Our city
First class seats in an air-conditioned carriage drug runners and international intrigue, and sightseeing tour of Cordoba includes the
for a journey from the desert landscape also the original setting for Rick and Ilsa and UNESCO listed historic centre of Cordoba,
of Marrakech through the fertile coastal Sam in “Casablanca”. The Hollywood moguls shaped successively by the Romans, Arabs,
farmland, the vineyards and orchards of felt that the word Casablanca was more Jews and Christians. The Moorish Catholic
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DAY 14: GRANADA Andalusia was under • Marrakech, Fes, Tangier, Granada,
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century until the expulsion of both Moors and DAY 19: BARCELONA Our high speed AVE
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Jews by the Catholic monarchs, Ferdinand train delivers us quickly to Spain’s second UGANDA
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awaits. It was founded INCLUDED FEATURES:
listed Alhambra, with its inspiring Moorish by the Romans, and has a proud spirit • First class rail travel in reserved seats
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and fountains. It is the focus of our city is the first language; Spanish the second. [B] buffet breakfastsDODOMA
sightseeing today. [B] • 7 dinners
DAY 20: BARCELONA This morning’sLUANDA
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TANZANIA
DAY 15: GRANADA Today, we enjoy the sightseeing begins with visits to the Mirador • Local expert guides
magnificent Generalife Gardens. Then in the de Colon and the Placa Reial and winds up • Full time Tour Leader who is the Tour
afternoon, wander the timeless streets to at Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece, La Company Principal
absorb the unique history of Granada. The Sagrada Família cathedral. [B]ANGOLA
Gothic Catholic cathedral containing the ZAMBIA
tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella, the Grand DAY 21: BARCELONA Barcelona lends itself MOZAMBIQUE
Via and the Hospital Real should be included to aimless wandering and people watching,
in your strolling. [B] and La Rambla ranks with Paris’ Champs
Elysees as the best place in Europe to do it.
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DAY 16: MADRID As our luggage is taken Later, take the funicular to the top of Montjuïc
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on ahead, the high speed AVE train takes us for a fine view of Barcelona and its harbor.
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to Spain’s new (since 1561) capital, Madrid. Farewell Dinner tonight. [B,D]
Located in the borderlands between the PRETORIA
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Stan Klan
historic enemies Aragon and Castille - joined DAY 22: FAREWELL Our tour ends after SWAZLIAND
breakfast this morning. [B]
SOUTH
with the marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella -
Madrid was favoured by Philip II who moved
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SOUTH AFRICA
YourLESOTHO
Tour Director is Mr Stan Klan
of Toowoomba, Qld, a published
DAY 17:OCEAN
MADRID Our city sightseeing Australian historian and the Principal
tour introduces us to historic palaces and CAPE TOWN
of Great Trains of Europe Tours. Stan
glass skyscrapers, Real Madrid’s soccer has more than 30 years’ experience in
stadium and an active bullfighting ring. It is a history teaching and tour guiding.
sprawling city of almost 7 million, a modern
European capital. [B]
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LAOS...on the right track in Europe since 1977
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AUSTRIABOOKING CONDITIONS TRAVEL INSURANCE: A condition of joining a Most photographs used in this brochure were
TOUR OPERATOR: Great Trains of Europe Tours Great Trains of Europe tour is either the purchase taken by the Tour Leader on past tours, but some
(ABN 75 325 010 987) are members of IATA of travel insurance through Great Trains of Europe have been provided by hotels, rail companies or
(Licence #96836610). Tours, or documentary evidence of a sufficient Tourism Boards. Photographs are indicative only.
level of travel insurance purchased elsewhere. Great Trains of Europe Tours reserves the right to
COSTS: Costs are expressed in Australian dollars decline any reservation or booking request, and
and are based on transport and accommodation BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: A baggage allowance of may at the Tour Leader’s discretion terminate any
costs, and Australian dollar exchange rates 20kgs per person applies to all tour members. person’s involvement in the tour due to unruly or
effective as at January 4th 2020. HOTELS: Hotel star ratings, where provided, are disruptive behaviour.
Exchange rate fluctuations in the price of any those of the country in which the hotel is situated, Great Trains of Europe Tours does not accept
service provided, beyond the control of Great and vary from country to country. responsibility for any injury, damage, loss, delay,
Trains of Europe Tours, may be passed on to change of schedule or other events which are
travellers, right up to the date of departure. OTHER IMPORTANT ADVICE: The tour will proceed beyond our direct control such as, but not limited
A deposit of $2,500 per person will guarantee a if a minimum of 15 travellers have paid deposits to war, terrorism, epidemic, pandemic, civil
place (unless already filled, in which case you will by 90 days before scheduled departure. In the disturbance, industrial action, acts of government
be advised of your place on the waiting list. With highly unlikely event that there are insufficient or of God, or mechanical failure such as aircraft,
a maximum tour size of 25 travellers, tours often travellers for a tour, you will be offered either (i) a trains or coaches.
fill early). full refund of all monies paid, (ii) a modified cost Great Trains of Europe Tours cannot be held
Full final payment is due 90 days before structure for a smaller group, or (iii) a place on an responsible for changes to provision of services
commencement of the tour. Please make alternative Great Trains of Europe Tour. by local suppliers, but we will do all in our power
payment by cheque to “Great Trains of Europe Each tour is sold as a package and there can be to provide an alternative service of equal standard
Tours” or by bank transfer as follows: no refund for any element of the tour (eg. a meal to that advertised, or make a cash refund of the
Heritage Bank, Toowoomba or an excursion) not utilised by the traveller by difference on the spot.
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90 days and 45 days before departure will incur a supplier. Travellers are reminded, however, that
50% cancellation charge on land content. purchases made direct with overseas suppliers
Bookings cancelled within 45 days of departure are generally not covered by Australian Travel
will incur a 100% cancellation charge. Agents licensing protections.
"Stan's tours are the group tours for people who don't like
group tours: they are well organised but not regimented;
flexible with plenty of time; no rush, no bustle."
Jackie Wood, Melbourne
(5 time tour member on the Great Trains of Europe Tours)
P: 0488 423 848
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