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Founded in 1947, General Tours is one of the oldest and most experienced tour companies in America. General Tours' guiding philosophy originated at the Geneva Peace Conference following the Second World War with a mission to build bridges of understanding between North America and Eastern Europe. Since the day General Tours' founders conceived this vision, more than 1 million travelers have participated in General Tours' programs.
Today, General Tours' combination of experience, value and expertise creates opportunities to enjoy unique itineraries at great prices in some of the world's most exciting destinations. General Tours plans their programs based on two primary objectives - choice and value.
General Tours gives travelers a wide range of destination choices, with many departures for each General Tours itinerary. For many of their independent vacations, General Tours offers daily departures. In addition, General Tours prides itself on its ability to combine attractive air prices with low rates at quality hotels. Of course, General Tours will work to accommodate travelers who wish to upgrade General Tours hotels to a more upscale option.
General Tours offers escorted tours to Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Britain and Europe, Mexico and South America. General Tours also offers air and hotel packages in Asia, Britain and Europe.
Tours are classified according to the quality and amenities of accommodations and restaurants. General Tours specializes in first-class travel, as General Tours itineraries typically range from $80 to $275 per person, per day, plus airfare.
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Group discount! Save $100 to $300 per person off select tours when you book by February 28, 2010. Savings is $100 for a group of 3 people; $200 per person for a group of 4 people; and $300 per person for a group of 5 people.
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Receive a free extra hotel night in Cuzco when you book upgraded luxury hotels for select departures to Peru. Must be booked by December 31, 2009.
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Save $1,000 per couple off select departures to Antarctica.
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Save $1,200 per couple off select safaris.
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Receive $200 shipboard credit per couple on select Europe river cruises.
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AARP members save $300 per couple off all Yangtze river cruises. Must meet AARP membership requirements and provide current member number when booking. Restrictions apply.
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AARP members save $280 per couple off all Europe, Russia and Nile river cruises. Must meet AARP membership requirements and provide current member number when booking. Restrictions apply.
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AARP members save $210 per couple off select vacations. Must meet AARP membership requirements and provide current member number when booking. Restrictions apply.
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AARP members save $100 per couple off select vacations. Must meet AARP membership requirements and provide current member number when booking. Restrictions apply.
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Two kids under 12 years old both travel for free on select departures to Costa Rica when sharing with two adults.
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World Traveler Club members receive $25 off for every past trip taken.
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| Vacation Name |
Days |
Company |
Quality* |
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General Tours
- Africa
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| Ancient Pathways to Petra 2009 |
8 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Journey to South Africa with Kapama Game Reserve 2009 |
8 |
General |
Deluxe |
Dates and Prices |
| The Magic of Morocco |
8 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Into Morocco With Mickey |
9 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| River of the Pharaohs 2009-2010 |
9 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Across the Serengeti 2010 |
10 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Journey to South Africa & Victoria Falls 2010 |
10 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| On Safari in Kenya 2009 |
10 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| On Safari in Kenya 2010 |
10 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Pleasures of Cleopatra 2009 (Aswan to Luxor) |
11 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Pleasures of Cleopatra 2009 (Luxor to Aswan) |
11 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Pleasures of Cleopatra 2010 |
11 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| On Safari in Kenya & Tanzania - Ndutu 2009 |
14 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
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General Tours
- Antarctica
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| Land of the Penguins 2009-2010 |
14 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
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General Tours
- Asia & Far East
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| Korea Sampler |
6 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Best Buy Japan 2009-2010 |
7 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Incredible India! (Privately - Guided) |
7 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Beijing & Hong Kong 2009-2010 |
8 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Japan Sampler |
8 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Vietnam Sampler |
8 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Discover Thailand & Angkor Wat |
9 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| The Shangri-La Experience in China |
9 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Traditions of Japan |
9 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| China Sampler |
10 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Top of the World by Rail - Lhasa to Beijing |
10 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Top of the World by Rail - Lijiang to Beijing |
10 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Hill Tribes of Thailand |
11 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Top of the World by Rail - Beijing to Lhasa |
11 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Top of the World by Rail - Beijing to Lijiang |
11 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Vietnam Sampler with Singapore |
11 |
General |
Deluxe |
Dates and Prices |
| Grandeur of India |
12 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| The Shangri-La Experience in China & Hong Kong |
12 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Yangtze Sampler 2009-2010 |
12 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Ancient Cultures 2009-2010 |
13 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Beijing, Hong Kong and the Yangtze 2009-2010 |
13 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| China Sampler with Hong Kong 2009-2010 |
13 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Land of the Maharajahs (Privately - Guided) |
13 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| The Mekong River & Angkor Wat |
13 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Hill Tribes of Thailand with Singapore |
14 |
General |
Deluxe |
Dates and Prices |
| Legendary Indochina |
14 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Visions of Vietnam & Angkor Wat |
14 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Historical China, Tibet & the Yangtze 2009-2010 |
15 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Yangtze Sampler & Hong Kong 2009-2010 |
15 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Ancient Cultures & Hong Kong 2009-2010 |
16 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Kingdoms & Tribes with Hong Kong |
16 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Land of the Maharajahs with Singapore |
16 |
General |
Deluxe |
Dates and Prices |
| The Mekong River & Angkor Wat with Singapore |
16 |
General |
Deluxe |
Dates and Prices |
| Classic India & Nepal |
17 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Visions of Vietnam & Angkor Wat with Singapore |
17 |
General |
Deluxe |
Dates and Prices |
| Yangtze Sojourn 2009-2010 |
17 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Grandeur of India & Nepal with Singapore |
18 |
General |
Deluxe |
Dates and Prices |
| Laos, Angkor & the Mekong with Singapore |
18 |
General |
Deluxe |
Dates and Prices |
| From Japan to China's Yangtze 2009-2010 |
19 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Yangtze Sojourn with Singapore |
21 |
General |
Deluxe |
Dates and Prices |
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General Tours
- Britain plus Europe
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| Classic London & Paris |
7 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
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General Tours
- Europe
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| Munich, Bavaria & the Oberammergau Passion Play 2010 |
3 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Charming Hotels of Paris |
4 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Splendors of St. Petersburg |
6 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Baltic Gems |
7 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Classic Budapest & Prague |
7 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Discover Moscow & St. Petersburg |
7 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Gems of the Adriatic 2009 - 2010 |
7 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Germany by Rail |
7 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Italy by Rail 2009 - 2010 |
7 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Kremlin and Hermitage |
7 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Spain by Rail |
7 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Discover Israel & Jordan 2009-2010 |
8 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Life in Israel |
8 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| The Christian Pilgrim |
8 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Budapest, Krakow & Prague |
10 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Gems of Central Europe |
10 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| A Journey Through Romania & Bulgaria |
11 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Gems of Turkey (11 Days) |
11 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| The Danube, Bavaria & the Passion Play 2010 |
11 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| The Rhine, Bavaria & the Passion Play 2010 |
11 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Grand Capitals of the Middle East |
14 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
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General Tours
- Mexico & Central America
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| Costa Rica's Great Outdoors 2009-2010 |
6 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Six Days Away - Volcano, Rainforest, and Beach |
6 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Nature's Classroom 2009-2010 |
7 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Belize Grand Discovery 2009-2010 |
8 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Highlights of Costa Rica |
8 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| The Panama Canal |
8 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Treasures of Nature in Costa Rica (8 Days) |
8 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Ancient & Colonial Cities |
9 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Maya Colors of Guatemala |
9 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Journey Between the Seas 2009 |
10 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
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General Tours
- South America
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| Five Days in Peru 2009-2010 |
5 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Journey to the Galapagos 2009-2010 |
7 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Along the Amazon to Rio 2009-2010 |
8 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Galapagos & the Rainforest 2009-2010 |
9 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| South America Sampler 2009-2010 |
9 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Three Jewels: Rio, Iguassu, & Buenos Aires |
9 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Across the Andes 2009-2010 |
10 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Mysteries of Machu Picchu & the Amazon |
10 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Peru Explorer |
10 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Cruising the Galapagos & Amazon 2009-2010 |
11 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Grandeur of Peru 2009-2010 |
11 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| The Fjords of Chile 2009-2010 |
11 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
| Machu Picchu to the Galapagos 2009-2010 |
14 |
General |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
* Price per person based on double occupancy, not including air, on select dates.
** Land-only option not available. Click vacation name for air-inclusive prices.
Click  next to your desired
tour operator for a list of that tour operator's brochures.
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* Key to Quality Ratings
Tours are classified according to the quality of amenities and accommodations.
Budget = Tours typically range from $45 to $130 per person, per day, plus airfare.
First Class = Tours typically range from $80 to $275 per person, per day, plus airfare.
Deluxe = Tours typically range from $100 to $400 per person, per day, plus airfare.
Luxury = Tours typically range from $400 to $600 per person, per day, plus airfare.
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The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.
Prices quoted for land arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your
deposit, land prices are guaranteed. Whenever air-inclusive tour prices are displayed, these prices do
not include government taxes and fees, which are additional. Air prices are subject to increase and are
guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Air-inclusive prices include air from a major
U.S. gateway; air from other U.S. airports is available at an additional cost. Sorry, we are unable to
offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to
arrange their own transportation to the tour origination city, we are able to offer the land portion of
the package or tour, at the price quoted.
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