LET US HELP YOU DESIGN THE PERFECT GROUP TOUR

Traveling to a new destination is all about the experience. When you travel with friends, family members, or those who share a particular interest, you enjoy new bonding opportunities and create memories that will last forever. Heading off to a destination in Europe with a small or large group is a wonderful way to make new friends and create deeper connections with your traveling companions. Let us show you how!

Why Book Your Group with Sceptre? Sceptre Tours are truly the experts when it comes to group vacations. We know Ireland, Britain, Italy and European River Cruising inside and out. We recognize that every group is unique, are happy to cater to each individually, and can therefore help you design a tour that matches the interests, budget, and travel abilities of your group.

Group Specialists: Our Groups Department is a specialist in organizing travel for groups of 10 or more. Whether it’s a small family reunion or a large religious group, we can work with you to create the perfect vacation. We understand the uniqueness of group travel and will ensure that your booking process is smooth and effortless. Please call 1-800-813-5297 to speak to one of our group sales representatives. Of course, we always encourage you to plan your group vacation with your preferred travel agent.

Our Portfolio of Groups: We have tailor-made itineraries for groups that want to golf their way through Ireland and Britain; families tracing their roots; religious organizations that want to visit memorable cathedrals, shrines, and religious monuments in Italy. Specialized Group Vacations including;

• Culture and Heritage Groups
• College Alumni Associations
• Religious Groups
• High School Groups
• Seniors Groups
• Affinity Groups
• Music Groups
• Fundraising Groups
• Meeting and Incentive Groups

Escorted Group Vacation Options: Choose one of our 18 existing escorted tour itineraries in Ireland, Britain, and Italy.

European River Cruise: Choose from 13 European River Cruise itineraries.

Custom Group Vacations: We can work with you to custom-design a tour that incorporates all of the top cities and sightseeing attractions that are of interest to your participants. We’ll work with you to craft a day-by-day program that incorporates shorter days if that is a requirement, free time to explore individual interests, the opportunity to see as much of the sights and cultural attractions that are of interest to you, and much more.

EARLY 2010 GROUP BOOKING INCENTIVES:

Ireland Group Incentive
Sceptre Exclusive! Ireland Advance Purchase Incentive: Sceptre offers the best group package rates to Ireland and now you will receive an additional incentive of up to $129 per person for any group participant that commits at 120 days prior to departure date.

• Save up to $129 per person
• Applies to ALL 2010 published and custom group tours in Ireland
• Clients committing in full at 120 days will receive Incentive

Ireland, Britain, Italy, & River Cruise Incentive
Book a 2010 Group of 10 and one travels FREE (up to 4 free).* Book a group of 10, 20, 30, 40 or more passengers on Sceptre Tours Ireland, Britain, Italy or European River Cruise group benefit eligible vacation to receive the corresponding one, two, three or four free (land only) offer. To qualify, group must be booked and under deposit before December 28, 2009, for travel commencing by December 31, 2010.

*Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer cannot be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer excludes Irish Escape, Treasures of Ireland, and Venice & Northern Pearls. Not combinable with other group incentives. Offer is subject to change and could be withdrawn at any time. Additional restrictions may apply.

Regular Discounts for Group Travelers on Escorted Vacations: On most Sceptre Ireland, Britain, and Italy Escorted Vacations*, it only takes 10 people to form a group for any of our land-based escorted vacations, and the 10th traveler saves 50% on the land price of the vacation. Plus the 16^th traveler travels for free (land only).

Larger groups receive one free land and one half price land for 24 paying passengers; two free land with 32 paying passengers.

*Does not apply to Irish Escape Tour

Regular Discounts for Group Travelers on European River Cruise: 8^th passenger travels with half price land and cruise; 16^th passenger travels with free land and cruise; 32^nd and 33^rd passengers travel with free land and cruise; 48^th, 49^th and 50^th passengers travel with free land and cruise.

Marketing Support: Once we have designed the itinerary, we’ll work with you to create a flyer or e-mail blast promoting the tour so that you can have some marketing assistance in selling this tour. Travel Agents be sure to ask about our Cooperative Marketing assistance plan for 2010 groups. So if a group tour of Ireland, Britain, Italy, or a European River Cruise is in your future, please call the Sceptre Tours Group Department at 1-800-813-5297 or your preferred travel professional.