What new travelers should know about Grand Circle
If you’ve traveled with us before, you already know that Grand Circle provides unforgettable, discovery-rich vacations at unbeatable values.
But if you’re just hearing about us for the first time, you undoubtedly want to know a little bit more about who we are—and what we do—before you reserve your trip. Read on to learn more about Grand Circle and what you can expect when you explore the world with us.
EXPERIENCE. We’ve been providing mature American travelers with affordable, enriching international vacations for more than 50 years.
VALUE. With 35 offices worldwide, we have tremendous buying power—which means we can offer you more, for less.
PACING. Our vacations are comfortably paced, offering an ideal mix of planned activities and time at leisure to make your own discoveries.
CHOICE. You can customize your vacation by choosing from among our optional sightseeing excursions and pre- and post-trip extensions. We also allow you to you to make arrangements for your own air transportation.
DISCOVERY. Our exclusive Discovery Series events—including Home-Hosted Visits, cooking lessons, overnight homestays, and discussions with local experts—will immerse you in local culture, allowing you to discover each destination’s hidden gems as well as its highlights.
EXPERT PROGRAM DIRECTORS. Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and attentive, our Program Directors are residents of the regions you’ll explore with them—and will treat you to a unique, insider’s perspective on local life.
WE GIVE BACK TO THE WORLD WE TRAVEL. To date, we’ve contributed more than $50 million to schools, youth organizations, and cultural institutions throughout the world through Grand Circle Foundation. Every time you travel with us, you support the Foundation’s work.
"I tell folks that Grand Circle offers more than the standard postcard view of a country. Instead, you’ll get an in-depth, personal feel for the place you’re visiting and the people who live there. It’s not only where you go, but how much fun you have doing it."
Ellie & Wendell Johnson, Salem, South Carolina
7-time travelers
Travelers referred: 12