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 steamerî 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.