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  Worldwide Directory of Tours & Vacation Packages : Tours.com
Tours.com is a free information resource specializing in tours and vacations and related services.
Our tour database is searchable by destination, activity, key words or tour operator.
Organizes a variety of custom or pre-planned tours & packages for groups or individuals from the wildlife in the Maasai Mara to the sun and sea at the coast.
www.tours.com   (317 words)

  
  CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Tours
Tours at Paris; the jurisconsult Pierre Frétaud (1335-57); Jacques Gélu (1415-27), later Bishop of Embrun (see DIOCESE OF GAP); Philippe de Coetquis (1427-41), who, commissioned by Charles VII in 1429 to interrogate Joan of Arc, recognized her perfect sincerity, and who was made a cardinal by antipope Felix V.
Tours and it was in the Island of Amboise in 504 that the interview took place as a result of which the Frank Clovis and the Visigoth Alaric shared Gaul between them.
Tours in 1163 Alexander III excommunicated the antipope
www.newadvent.org /cathen/15002a.htm   (2604 words)

  
  Tours - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tours is a city in France, the préfecture (capital city) of the Indre-et-Loire département, on the lower reaches of the river Loire, between Orléans and the Atlantic coast.
The Battle of Tours was fought on October 10, 732 between forces under the Frankish leader Charles Martel and an Islamic force led by Emir Abdul Rahman al-Ghafiq.
The cathedral of Tours, dedicated to Saint Gatien, its canonized first bishop, was begun about 1170 to replace the just-started cathedral that was burnt out in 1166, during the quarrel between Louis VII of France and Henry II of England.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tours   (1056 words)

  
 Visiting the White House
All tours are significantly enhanced if visitors stop by the White House Visitor Center located at the southeast corner of 15th and E Streets, before or after their tour.
Tours for hearing-impaired groups of ten or more may be requested through one’s Member of Congress.
Tours for visually-impaired groups of ten or more may be requested through one’s Member of Congress.
www.whitehouse.gov /history/tours   (507 words)

  
 Battle of Tours - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A possible motive, according to the second continuator of Fredegar, was the riches of the Abbey of Saint Martin of Tours, the most prestigious and holiest shrine in Western Europe at the time.
Gibbon's conjecture on the importance of the Battle of Tours is supported by other historians such as Edward Shepherd Creasy and William E. Watson.
As the battle of Tours came to a close on the evening of October 10, 732 AD, Charles "the Hammer" Martel and his Frankish army had defeated a large Moslem army under the leadership of Abd-er Rahman, governor of Spain.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Tours   (7677 words)

  
 Guided Tours of Hearst Castle
Tour One is recommended for first time visitors.
Tour Four features the spectacular gardens and grounds, the largest guesthouse, the wine cellar, and the Hidden Terrace.
The Evening Tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as one of Hearst's own visitors might have.
www.hearstcastle.com /tours/index.asp   (150 words)

  
 Chicago Historical Society - Programs and Events: Tours   (Site not responding. Last check: )
During the summer, tours depart daily from the North Pier Docks at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Tours depart from the fountain on the northeast corner of Clark Street and North Avenue.
The new Blue Line tour explores the rich history of the subways and tunnels underneath the Loop and visits the Southwest and Northwest Sides to discover the history of the Pilsen and Wicker Park neighborhoods.
www.chicagohs.org /tours.asp   (861 words)

  
 Plan Your Visit to the Texas Capitol - The State Preservation Board - Caretakers of the Texas Capitol
Self-guided tour literature is also available in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.
Free Capitol tours are conducted daily beginning in the Capitol South Foyer and concluding in the Capitol Extension.
Special group tours are also available through the Capitol Visitors Center, the Texas State History Museum, and the Governor's Mansion.
www.tspb.state.tx.us /SPB/Plan/Tours.htm   (236 words)

  
 Los Angeles Conservancy | Tours
Included on the tour are some of the building's important public spaces including the magnificient rotunda, City Council chambers and Public Works session room.
This tour of architecture, art, and open spaces of the Central Business District focus on the postwar urban built environment, and how a city's future is shaped by the choices it makes about its past.
Tour the imposing and elegant architecture of the old Spring Street financial district, once known as "Wall Street of the West." The area has recently become a hub of downtown revitalization, with new loft conversions and art galleries.
www.laconservancy.org /tours/tours_main.php4   (887 words)

  
 Tours in Iran and neighboring countries at Best Iran Travel.com
The tour guides are the best in Iran and taking a tour is the best way to see this modern yet ancient and beautiful country.
There are standard packaged tours you can take to see the highlights of Iran, there are custom tours that you can schedule to see the places and people off the beaten path, and there are adventure tours like mountain climbing, and snowboarding.
Our last tour in Iran was with a group of 16 people, 12 were Iranians who did not live in Iran but in the US, Germany, and England.
www.bestirantravel.com /tours/tours.html   (359 words)

  
 Tour Information (Library of Congress)
For more information on guided tours, ask at either of the information desks in the Visitors' Center of the Jefferson Building, or contact the Visitor Services Office.
These tours are available only by reservation, Monday through Friday, and can begin as early as 9:00am or as late as 1:00pm.
Please note: Because this is a lecture tour, it is not suitable for school groups younger than 5th grade.
www.loc.gov /loc/visit/tours.html   (335 words)

  
 Tours
Tour of local landmarks and Lake Union by land and sea in an amphibious craft.
Tour to Blake Island for a salmon barbecue and show.
Walking tour of the old burned-down 1890s Seattle upon which today's city is built.
www.beautifulseattle.com /tours.htm   (136 words)

  
 Touring Holidays Escorted Tours Coach Holidays ARCHERS DIRECT
On all our coach touring holidays you will be accompanied by an experienced Tour Director and we only use modern, air-conditioned coaches with high standards of comfort.
Your hotels on tour are selected to provide value for money with good standards of comfort and facilities.
Our exclusive tour and stay or tour and cruise options allow you to add an optional resort/city stay or cruise extension to your tour (you’ll be offered any optional extensions when you check prices and availability).
www.archersdirect.co.uk /coach_tours_touring_holidays.php   (1022 words)

  
 Intrepid Tours - Brunei & NW Borneo. Tours, activities, Transport
tours integrate museums, mosques, palaces, water villages, longhouses, river cruises, handicrafts, traditional technology and local markets with our guides' extensive experience of the local history, culture and lifestyles.
These tours can be adjusted to suit group and individual interests, abilities and time schedules.
Educational tours for schools, adventure and cultural discovery programmes for self sufficient groups such as Scouts, and team building experiences for corporate groups.
www.bruneibay.net /intrepidtours   (1193 words)

  
 The Official Site of The Colorado Rockies: Ballpark: Coors Field Tours
Tours of Coors Field are available Monday-Saturday during the season and then Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat during the offseason and provide a behind-the-scenes look at one of the premier ballparks in Major League Baseball.
Tours last 75-80 minutes and cover a distance of approximately one mile.
All bags brought on tour will be subject to a search prior to entry.
colorado.rockies.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/col/ballpark/tours.jsp   (255 words)

  
 My Tours - All About Turkey
Many tours can be arranged in Turkey, there are very good land and air connections between the cities and historical sites.
Some of these tours are run on regular basis year around and some only on private basis depending on the number of participants.
PLEASE NOTE that I give guiding services and work as an official professional tour guide; all travel services such as hotel bookings, rent-a-car, rent-a-boat etc. will be provided by an official and reliable local travel agency in Turkey in order to secure your customer rights and fulfilling local regulations.
www.allaboutturkey.com /tours.htm   (176 words)

  
 Punknews.org | Tours
Blacklisted have announced a new european tour set to kick off immediately after their September US tour.
Both bands are touring in support of their 2005 releases Keep Them Confused and I Am the Avalanche, respectively.
Hydra Head act Daughters have announced the dates for their upcoming Canadian tour with Pelican as wel as jaunts with Russian Circles and a trip to Europe in November.
www.punknews.org /categories.php?op=newindex&catid=6   (1359 words)

  
 SLAC Tours: Public and private tours
Tours of the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) are available to everyone 12 and older.
Tours generally include an overview of particle physics research conducted at SLAC, a view of the giant detectors required to observe subatomic particles and a stroll down the Klystron Gallery, the world’s longest building.
SLAC Public Tours are for individuals and small groups (fewer than 10).
www2.slac.stanford.edu /tours   (139 words)

  
 Tours for less than 30 dollars. Twizi!   (Site not responding. Last check: )
to see tours that cost less than 30 dollars select a city or...
The links below are a "hand sorted" list of budget tours costing around 30 dollars (or less) available in major cities around the world.
There are thousands of other tours available through our system.
www.twizi.com /tours.htm   (66 words)

  
 NIST Tours
Tours are tailored for the interests of the visiting group.
NIST also offers a limited number of guided tours for college and university students and students in grades 8 through 12.
Tours are tailored for the visiting group and priority is given to those with educational interests in science and engineering.
www.nist.gov /public_affairs/tours.htm   (134 words)

  
 Tours Hotels. Save More on Cheap Accommodation in Tours
Tours Forum - Share your stories and get travelling advice on Tours.
Located at just a stone's throw from the Vinci International Theatre and the old city, the Residhome Residence Leonard de Vinci Tours is...
Inter Hotel Au Relais Saint-Eloi Tours is located in the town centre, just 10 minutes' walk from the Old Tours.
www.hotelclub.net /hotel.reservations/Tours.htm   (188 words)

  
 Travel Tours and Sightseeing Worldwide Destinations
Just type in a country, city or type of tour into the search box on the right to open up a world of adventure.
Find an adventure tour that matches your unique tastes or choose from our selection of spectacular travel packages and rail journeys.
Featured Destination: Ayres Rock Adventure Tour Australia In central Australia, Ayres Rock is the world's largest monolith at 3.6 kilometers long, two kilometeres wide, 348 metres high and 9.4 kilometres round.
www.kasbah.com /tours.htm   (363 words)

  
 National Trust Tours
We are now National Trust Tours, a name change emphasizing that our tours, in addition to providing strong educational content, also foster memorable and highly personal experiences that make places come alive.
Please note that tour brochures, as itineraries are finalized, can be downloaded from your computer.
If you are interested in a specific category of tour, use one or more of the drop down lists below to specify your criteria, then click the Go button to begin your search.
www.nationaltrust.org /tours/index.asp   (375 words)

  
 Qwest Field
Please note that due to event activity in the stadium, tours will not be conducted from June 17 through June 27, 2006.
There is no need to make reservations for a Qwest Field public tour, but tours leave promptly at 12:30 p.m.
Tours utilize ramps and elevators (no stairs) and includes 1 mile of walking distance, both inside and outside.
www.qwestfield.com /tours.aspx?SecID=98&content=310   (391 words)

  
 Reality Tours : Educational, Cultural, Socially Responsible
Our tours provide individuals the opportunity to understand issues beyond what is communicated by the mass media and gain a new vantage point from which to view and affect US foreign policy.
Global Exchange Reality Tours also provide opportunities for Americans to travel as "citizen ambassadors" to countries like Syria, Iran, Libya, and Cuba, breaking down the stereotypes and misinformation that can lead toward hatred and war.
Our tours are directed by qualified trip facilitators and typically include two meals per day, double room accommodations, translation of all programs, reading and preparatory materials, all transportation within the country, program and entrance fees.
www.globalexchange.org /tours/index.html   (378 words)

  
 tours
Tour includes a brief slide presentation on the history and process of mural art and tour of over 70 murals within a 6-block walk.
Precita Eyes' Mural tours give you the rare opportunity to learn about the unique and beautiful murals of San Francisco in the company of experienced local muralists.
We have over 15 years experience conducting tours for groups of all ages, interests, and from all over the world.
www.precitaeyes.org /tours.html   (343 words)

  
 UA Tours The University of Arizona
Take a campus tour led by an Arizona Ambassador, a current student who enjoys sharing the UA experience with visitors.
Learn some UA history and soak in student life during this 90 minute tour.
The University of Arizona offers general walking tours, customized CatWalks tours and a host of special interest tours for corporate guests, new employees, and the general public to introduce them to all the UA campus offers.
www.arizona.edu /tours   (156 words)

  
 Antigua tours and excursions
There is a huge choice of tours in Antigua and excursions in Antigua on offer from eco tours, sailing tours, motorboat tours, land tours and yacht charters to a day of sport fishing.
has many tours ranging from a great Catamaran Snorkel Cruise where you cruise to a secluded beach to relax and work on your tan to eco tours where you walk in lush rain forest and kayak through mangrove and much more.
Their tours are unlimited in the Caribbean, as well as around Antigua and Barbuda.
www.antiguanice.com /antigua_barbuda_tours_excursions.htm   (1372 words)

  
 Uzbekistan Tours: Scheduled and Custom: Holiday in Uzbekistan: Tour Itineraries
Whether you are a group of friends planning a trip together, an international travel agency, a couple, or an individual traveling alone, our job is to design and deliver a travel experience that is tailored to your needs and interests.
During the tour, local guides, specializing in their respective cities, are hired locally and timing of city tours is set according to your wish.
For small group tours we usually include only breakfast, as it gives more flexibility with places and type of food you would want to eat.
www.advantour.com /uzbekistan/tours.htm   (307 words)

  
 DOE - NNSA/NSO -- Nevada Test Site Tours
Tour participants should bring their own food and drinks, but no alcoholic beverages.
Because the test site is a restricted access government reservation, visitors must apply well in advance for tours tailored to their individual interests and needs.
Visitors are not permitted to bring cameras, binoculars, telescopes, or tape recorders on the tour.
www.nv.doe.gov /nts/tours.htm   (635 words)

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