I'm about to take my first Globus tour, a Christmas Markets tour to Bavaria and Alsace. The way I'm reading the brochure, it appears that Globus doesn't offer any optional excursions, such as Trafalgar does. Am I reading this correctly? If not, what sort of optionals can I expect on this tour? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Caitie,
I did a Globus tour earlier this year (Traditional Grand European). . If I recall correctly, the brochure did not list the optionals, however there were numerous offered. I don't know how Trafalgar works, but with Globus the director selects from a list of optionals and you sign up for them on day 1 of the tour.
If you go to globus.com.au (no doubt there is a US equivalent) you can find your tour, and a full list of possible optionals is available (as a side menu). .

Regards,
Brendan.

Hi Wish I was going lol. Here are the Optionals for that tour (not all may be offered though). . Hope this helps, have Fun!
MUNICH
BAVARIAN DINNER
Savour a three-course dinner with drinks included at a local restaurant.
USD 52.00

BAVARIAN EVENING
An experience not to be missed: an introduction to the world of beer! Taste different types of beer and later enjoy a Bavarian dinner with musical entertainment; one drink is included.
USD 56.00

BAVARIAN FOLKLORE SHOW AT THE HOFBRÄUHAUS AND EVENING DRIVE
Drive through the illuminated city and have a stein of beer in the Festival Hall of the HOFBRÄUHAUS, where Bavarian musicians and folk dancers never fail to put everyone in a genuine "Oktoberfest" mood.
USD 35.00

HOFBRÄUHAUS AND EVENING DRIVE
Drive through the illuminated city and have a stein of beer at the HOFBRÄUHAUS, Munich's largest beer hall.
USD 26.00

LINDERHOF CASTLE AND OBERAMMERGAU
Drive into the most scenic region of Bavaria to LINDERHOF CASTLE, famous for its Italian-style terraced GARDENS, graced by a string of pools and cascades. Then proceed to Oberammergau, the Passion Play Village.
USD 40.00

STRASBOURG
CHRISTMAS DINNER*
Enjoy an Alsatian-style gourmet dinner in a unique restaurant, decorated with vivid paintings recalling Alsatian history.
USD 56.00

in the promotional material, but you'll find out specifics at your first dinner.

Thanks to all who replied. I just got my tour docs yesterday and the optionals are exactly as Guest listed. But there seem to be more choices than we have evenings avaialbale for, so I assume we won't be offered all of them. Thanks again, everyone.

[quote="Caitie"]I'm about to take my first Globus tour, a Christmas Markets tour to Bavaria and Alsace. The way I'm reading the brochure, it appears that Globus doesn't offer any optional excursions, such as Trafalgar does. Am I reading this correctly? If not, what sort of optionals can I expect on this tour? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.[/quote]

im taking the same tour dec 7th. when are you going?

I just spoke with a travel agent yesterday about Globus. He confirmed their are numerous optional excursions and is getting me the information. Too bad Globus just doesn't include this in their brochure.

PS - the agent also said to beware of Trafalgar as they have the reputation of cancelling tours more than other companies.

The tour I went on had a list of optionals but they weren't all offered. I believe the tour director has discretion on which will be offered.

I'd assumed that we could chose A or B or C. We could chose whatever we wanted of course, but they were set up so that we could go on all of the ones that they offered during our tour. There were never two or three offered at the same time.

Debbie