Founded in 1899, Cartan Tours Inc is one of the oldest and most respected tour operators in the United States. While experiencing a number of changes in direction through the years, Cartan Tours still retains a highly recognized name among travelers and a reputation for quality among travel agents. Since its inception, Cartan Tours has offered quality escorted tours sold through retail travel agencies. Cartan first began by selling escorted "steamer” vacations on the Mississippi River, and later branched out to include other destinations in the United States, Canada, Hawaii, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, and the Orient. Currently, Cartan Tours principal products are the Rose Parade and Canadian train tours. Cartan Tours has recently been licensed through the The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control to provide People-to-People educational exchange travel to Cuba through 2013. With Cartan you will meet face-to-face with local residents from different professions, share thoughts, gain knowledge, and connect with Cuba’s cultural heritage. For over 100 years, Cartan Tours has brought exceptional value, the finest in tour packages and award winning accommodations for the discriminating traveler. Cartan Tours has built a reputation for providing quality vacations at affordable prices. Cartan offers unrivaled expertise in handling any type of travel program including group and individual tours.