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    • River Cruises

        • European River Cruises:

        • The Great Rivers of Europe 2012 | 2013
        • The Great Rivers of Europe - President's River Cruise 2012
        • Romance of the Rhine & Mosel 2012 | 2013
        • Russia Revealed: Moscow to St. Petersburg 2012 | 2013
        • NEW! Ukraine's Dnieper River & the Black Sea: Kiev to Yalta & Odessa 2013
        • Eastern Europe to the Black Sea 2012 | 2013
        • The Seine: Paris to Normandy 2012 | 2013
        • Old World Prague & the Blue Danube 2012 | 2013
        • Essence of the Elbe: Hamburg to Prague 2012 | 2013
        • Holland & Belgium in Springtime 2012 | 2013
        • Cruising Burgundy & Provence to the Cote d’Azur 2012 | 2013
        • Grand European Cruise 2012 | 2013
        • Christmas Markets Along the Danube 2012
        • Christmas Markets Along the Rhine 2012
        • Christmastime on the Seine 2012

        • Asian River Cruises:

        • China & the Yangtze River 2012
    • Small Ship CruiseTours

      • Mediterranean Small Ships:

      • Treasures of the Aegean: Greek Island Cruise, Athens & Istanbul 2012 | 2013
      • Hidden Gems of the Dalmatian Coast & Greece 2012 | 2013
      • Cruising the Adriatic: Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia, & Herzegovina 2012 | 2013
      • NEW! Turkish Coastal Voyage: Greek Islands, Istanbul & Athens 2013

      • Antartica Small Ships:

      • NEW! Antarctica's White Wilderness 2013

      • Panama Small Ships:

      • NEW! Panama Canal Cruise & Panama: A Continent Divided, Oceans United 2013
    • Why Grand Circle Cruise Line?
      • 2012 Best Price Guarantee
      • NEW 2013 Lowest Price Guarantee
      • Customize your trip
      • Award Winning Fleet
      • Get the Insiders view
      • Travel by River Ship
      • Travel by Small Ship
      • Explore by Land
      • Savor the Experience of Shipboard Dining
      • Leader in Solo Friendly Travel: Guaranteed
      • Our Fleet
      • Airport transfers for land only travelers
    • Our Fleet

      • Privately Owned Fleet

        Our worldwide fleet of private river ships—many of which are award-winning—was custom-built especially to meet the needs of our travelers. Whether you’re in Europe or Russia, you’ll travel exclusively with other Americans—for the ultimate in camaraderie.

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    • Program Directors

      • Program Directors

        No matter where in the world you venture with Grand Circle, you'll have one of our resident, expert Program Directors by your side, every step of the way. All are fluent in English and possess the skills, certification, and experience necessary to ensure an enriching vacation.

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    • Video Highlights
      • The Great Rivers of Europe (2012)
      • Romance of the Rhine & Mosel (2012)
      • Russia Revealed: Moscow to St. Petersburg (2012)
      • Eastern Europe & the Black Sea (2012)
      • The Seine: Paris to Normandy (2012)
      • Old World Prague & the Blue Danube (2012)
      • Essence of the Elbe: Hamburg to Prague(2012)
      • Holland and Belgium in Springtime (2012)
      • Cruising Burgundy & Provence to the Cote d'Azur (2012)
      • China & the Yangtze River (2012)
      • Grand European Cruise (2012)
    • Awards
      • Condé Nast Traveler's 2011 Top 80 Cruise Ships
      • Condé Nast Traveler's 2011 Gold List
      • Travel + Leisure Magazine's 2010 World's Best List
      • Travel + Leisure Magazine's 2010 Global Vision Award
      • Condé Nast Traveler's 2010 Reader's Choice Awards
  • Our Trips
    • Africa

      • Escorted Trips:

      • Highlights of South Africa 2012
    • Asia

      • River Cruises:

      • China & the Yangtze River 2012 
    • Central America

      • Escorted Trips:

      • NEW! Costa Rican Treasures: Coast to Coast 2012

      • Small Ship CruiseTours:

      • NEW! Panama Canal Cruise & Panama: A Continent Divided, Oceans United 2013
    • Europe

        • River Cruises:

        • The Great Rivers of Europe 2012 | 2013
        • The Great Rivers of Europe - President's River Cruise 2012
        • Romance of the Rhine & Mosel 2012 | 2013
        • Russia Revealed: Moscow to St. Petersburg 2012 | 2013
        • Eastern Europe to the Black Sea 2012 | 2013
        • The Seine: Paris to Normandy 2012 | 2013
        • Old World Prague & the Blue Danube 2012 | 2013
        • Essence of the Elbe: Hamburg to Prague 2012 | 2013
        • Holland & Belgium in Springtime 2012 | 2013
        • Cruising Burgundy & Provence to the Cote d’Azur 2012 | 2013
        • Grand European Cruise 2012 | 2013
        • Christmas Markets Along the Danube 2012
        • Christmas Markets Along the Rhine 2012
        • Christmastime on the Seine 2012

        • Mediterranean Small Ships:

        • Treasures of the Aegean: Greek Island Cruise, Athens & Istanbul 2012 | 2013
        • Hidden Gems of the Dalmatian Coast & Greece 2012 | 2013
        • Cruising the Adriatic: Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia, & Herzegovina 2012 | 2013
        • NEW! Turkish Coastal Voyage: Greek Islands, Istanbul & Athens 2013

        • Escorted Trips:

        • Tuscany & the Amalfi Coast 2012
        • Ireland in Depth 2012
        • Norwegian Coastal Voyage & Lapland 2012
        • Spain & Portugal in Depth 2012
        • The Best of Eastern Europe 2012
        • England, Scotland & Wales 2012
        • Sicily 2012
        • Crossroads of Turkey 2012
        • Dubrovnik & Beyond: From the Adriatic to the Alps 2012
        • Italy: Tuscany, the Alps & the Riviera 2012
    • North America

      • Escorted Trips:

      • America’s Majestic National Parks 2012
      • Nova Scotia & the Canadian Maritimes 2012
      • Northwest National Parks 2012
    • South America

      • Escorted Trips:

      • Discover South America: Chile & Argentina 2012

      • Small Ship CruiseTours:

      • NEW! Antarctica's White Wilderness 2013
    • South Pacific

      • Escorted Trips:

      • Australia, New Zealand & Fiji 2012
    • New Trips

      • Escorted Trips:

      • NEW! Italy: Tuscany, the Alps & the Riviera 2012
      • NEW! Costa Rican Treasures: Coast to Coast 2012

      • Mediterranean Small Ships:

      • NEW! Treasures of the Aegean: Greek Island Cruise, Athens & Istanbul 2012 | 2013
      • NEW! Hidden Gems of the Dalmatian Coast & Greece 2012 | 2013
      • NEW! Cruising the Adriatic: Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia, & Herzegovina 2012 | 2013
      • NEW! Turkish Coastal Voyage: Greek Islands, Istanbul & Athens 2013

      • Antartica Small Ships:

      • NEW! Antarctica's White Wilderness 2013

      • Panama Small Ships:

      • NEW! Panama Canal Cruise & Panama: A Continent Divided, Oceans United 2013
  • Ways to Save
    • Solo Friendly Travel
      • 10 Reasons to Travel Solo With Grand Circle
      • The Lowest Solo Traveler Prices in the Industry: Guaranteed
      • Solo Traveler Challenge
      • Find a Roommate
      • What Solo Travelers Have to Say About Grand Circle
      • Top Solo Vacations
    • Refer and Earn

      • Refer and Earn

        When you refer new travelers to Grand Circle through our Vacation Ambassador Referral Program, you’ll earn $100 per person in CASH or credit—and the more travelers you refer, the greater the rewards. New travelers you refer enjoy instant savings of $100 per person off their first vacation.

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    • Group Leader Program
      • Group Leader Offers
      • Meet the Group Sales Team
      • FAQs
      • Group Leader Spotlight
      • Popular Group Vacations
    • Good Buy Plan

      • Good Buy Plan

        Guarantee your trip price—and save up to 10%—with Grand Circle’s exclusive Good Buy Plan.

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    • Frequent Traveler Credits

      • Frequent Traveler Credits

        Every time you travel with Grand Circle and OAT, you'll receive a Frequent Traveler Credit worth 5% of the advertised cost of your trip, applicable toward your next Grand Circle or OAT vacation you take within one year.

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    • Travel Protection Plan

      • Travel Protection Plan

        When you purchase Grand Circle's Travel Protection Plan, you can cancel your Grand Circle vacation at any time—up to the day of your departure, and for any reason—and retain the FULL value of your trip, including your deposit.

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    • Last Minute Travel Deals

      • Last Minute Travel Deals

        Our exclusive Last Minute Travel Deals offer terrific savings on last-minute departures, and are available exclusively online through My Account. Sign in now, and you could find yourself making unforgettable discoveries—at an unbeatable value—in just a few short weeks.

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    • Maximize Your Savings

      • Maximize Your Savings

        Travelers love the value we provide—and we’re proud to offer discovery-rich vacations and the lowest prices in the industry. Learn how you can save even more, whether you’re traveling with a companion or solo.

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    • 2012 Best Price Guarantee

      • 2012 Best Price Guarantee

        With Grand Circle Cruise Line's 2012 Best Price Guarantee, you can enjoy the best value in the industry.

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    • 2013 Lowest Price Guarantee

      • NEW 2013 Lowest Price Guarantee

        With Grand Circle Cruise Line's NEW 2013 Lowest Price Guarantee, you can enjoy the best value in the industry.

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  • Grand Circle Difference
    • Worldwide Discovery

      • Worldwide Discovery

        Traveling with Grand Circle is about more than sightseeing. It’s about immersing yourself in other cultures, sharing the warm camaraderie of like-minded American travelers, and feeling comfortable, safe, and well-cared for every step of the way....

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    • Grand Circle Advantages

      • Grand Circle Advantages

        Grand Circle invites you to travel with the leader in worldwide learning and discovery and bring your travel dreams to life, thanks to the principles that ground every one of our vacations: value, choice, discovery, and careful pacing.

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    • Program Directors

      • Program Directors

        No matter where in the world you venture with Grand Circle, you'll have one of our resident, expert Program Directors by your side, every step of the way. All are fluent in English and possess the skills, certification, and experience necessary to ensure an enriching vacation.

        » Learn More

    • Customize your trip

      • With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two vacations to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the Grand Circle vacation that’s right for you.

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    • Inner Circle Club

      • Inner Circle Club

        Many Grand Circle travelers return to discover the world with us time and time again, and to show our appreciation, we've created the Inner Circle, a membership rewards program for travelers who've joined us on three or more vacations.

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    • Awards
      • Just Announced: Condé Nast Traveler’s 2012 Gold List and Platinum Circle
      • Condé Nast Traveler’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards
      • Condé Nast Traveler's 2011 Top 80 Cruise Ship
      • Condé Nast Traveler's 2011 Gold List
      • Travel + Leisure Magazine's 2010 World's Best List
      • Condé Nast Traveler's 2010 Reader's Choice Awards
      • Travel + Leisure Magazine's 2010 Global Vision Award
    • Grand Circle Foundation
      • Index

        Grand Circle Foundation

        Simply by traveling with Grand Circle, you support the work of the nonprofit Grand Circle Foundation. Alan and Harriet Lewis created the Foundation with the mission of changing people’s lives through travel—which includes both the travelers who journey with Grand Circle, and the local people who welcome us so warmly into their homelands.

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    • About Us
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      • Our History
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  • Community
    • Harriet's Corner
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    • Travel Forum

      • Travel Forum

        Exchange thoughts, experiences, and opinions openly with other travelers, whether you're looking for information on a future trip, or have valuable insights from your own travels you'd like to share.

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    • Travel Companions

      • Travel Companions

        Connect with like-minded Grand Circle travelers and meet new people who not only share your love for travel, but who might also become your new friends as you explore the world together.

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        Learn more about our Facebook online community, a place where you can stay connected with Grand Circle and your fellow travelers. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, get advice, find travel companions, learn what’s new at Grand Circle, share your photos, videos, and stories, and more.

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    • Traveler Celebration Events

      • Traveler Celebration Events

        Our regional Traveler Celebration Events are opportunities for you to meet other world travelers who share your passion for learning and discovery, swap travel stories, and give us feedback on how we can to make your experience even better—plus, you’ll be one of the first to preview upcoming trips.

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    • Traveler Photo Contest

      • Traveler Photo Contest

        This year, we received thousands of Photo Contest entries, representing countries all around the world. Congratulations to all of our winners—and to everyone who entered our contest.

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    • Grand Circle Gallery

      • Grand Circle Gallery

        Grand Circle Gallery in Boston invites you to view our extensive collection of vintage travel posters and breathtaking black-and-white photography from Alan and Harriet Lewis’ private collection, as well as special exhibits on other travel-related themes.

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Harriet's Journal

Topics:

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  • Antarctica
  • Romania
  • America's Majestic National Parks (2012)

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July 26, 2010

See our newest video presentations featuring our popular 2011 River Cruise vacations

Last month, I announced the debut of our newest videos featuring our 2010 trips through France, Russia, and Eastern Europe.

And since our Grand Circle travelers love so many aspects of their journeys on Grand Circle’s River Cruises—whether they’re sailing along Russia’s historic Volga River, exploring charming cities in Hungary and Austria, or discovering the ancient wonders along Egypt’s Nile River—my team and I have continued to create similar videos featuring our popular River Cruise vacations for 2011.

Today, I’m excited to share our newest videos featuring our Russia Revealed: Moscow to St. Petersburg, Old World Prague & the Blue Danube, Ancient Egypt & the Nile River, and Romance of the Rhine & Mosel River Cruises.

View our new 2011 videos here.

Simply click on the video you’d like to view, scroll to the middle of the page, and click on the “Video” box to begin watching.

You’ll learn helpful information about what’s included on each itinerary—including the many ways you can customize and enhance your trip. You’ll also learn more about the unique cultural experiences you’ll enjoy in each destination.

I encourage you to share with me what you think about our take on these popular vacations by emailing me at harriet@gct.com, or posting your comments here.


Harriet Lewis

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