Tour Conditions

PRICE: Prices quoted are in US dollars and are based on fares and costs in effect at the time of publication. Whenever possible, DMI obtains price guarantees from suppliers. However, depending upon the strength of the US dollar and the fluctuating nature of oil, gas and other costs, published rates are subject to change without notice. Prices quoted are CASH prices, CREDIT CARDS may be used for DEPOSIT ONLY.

TRANSPORTATION: Economy class air round trip from Chicago. Tickets must be completed 30 days prior to departure. Tickets cannot be changed once issued.

DEVIATIONS: A change in the departure/return date from the group itinerary is not permitted.

HOTELS: Five Star hotels. Price based on two persons sharing a twin-bedded room. Single rooms are subject to availability for an additional cost of $550. Should a passenger not have a roommate or roommate cancels before departure, the passenger will have to pay the supplemental charge. (You may be billed after the final payment date for single room accommodations as necessary.)

MEALS: Breakfast, lite lunch and dinner daily.

SIGHTSEEING: Local transportation via motor coach. The services of an Israeli guide and entrance fees are included.

TAXES/TIPS: Tips of $70, airport taxes, fuel surcharges of $362. are included but subject to change until ticket is issued. NOTE: (Taxes may change without notice according to international law & Fuel Surcharges may increase. Any increase will be billed to the passenger and paid prior to departure.)

NOT INCLUDED

Food and beverages (including coffee and tea) not usually included with regular meals; room service charges, accident/baggage insurance; transporting excess luggage.

NOTE: (Taxes/fuel surcharges may change without notice. Any increase will be billed to the passenger and must be paid prior to departure.)

In the event it becomes necessary to overnight material due to late receipt of registration/final payment traveler will be responsible.

FOR YOUR PROTECTION

INSURANCE: Acting only as agents for suppliers, Discovery Ministries is not responsible for damage, loss, theft of luggage and/or personal belongings, or for personal injury, accident and/or illness. For your own protection, it is important that you have adequate insurance to cover these possibilities. You should carry proof of insurance in the event you need medical attention while in Israel. Additional information and application forms for all types of coverage will be supplied to you prior to departure.

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PASSPORT: A valid passport is required and must be obtained in person by each tour member. No visas are required for Israel.

A valid passport is required to leave the USA. It should be valid for a minimum of six months after your return date; you will be denied boarding if your passport is not valid for six months beyond your return date.

REGISTRATION & DEPOSIT: A deposit of $350 per person is required at the time of registration. Only the deposit may be charged to your VISA, MasterCard or AMERICAN EXPRESS. Registrations received inside sixty (60) days must be accompanied by full payment. A $30 LATE REGISTRATION fee will be assessed.

PAYMENTS: Upon receipt of registration, you will receive an invoice with final payment amount and date due. Final payments should be made payable to DISCOVERY MINISTRIES and must be received sixty (60) days prior to departure. Final payments received inside sixty (60) days will be assessed a $30 LATE PAYMENT fee. NOTE: ALL reservations not fully paid by the sixty-day deadline are subject to cancellation by airline, for which Tour Operator is not responsible.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

If passenger tour membership for any reason, there will be a cancellation fee of one hundred dollars ($100) to cover administrative/ communication costs. Cancellations from 90-60 days an additional $100 is charged by the airline for a total cancellation fee of $200. Cancellations received 59-31 days prior to departure: 25% of tour cost; 30-15 days: 50%; NO REFUND for cancellations within fourteen (14) days of departure -- trip cancellation and interruption insurance is available and is highly recommended. All cancellation requests must be addressed to Discovery Ministries in writing either by regular mail or email. Phone calls for cancellations cannot be accepted.

TOUR OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY

Discovery Ministries, Inc. (Tour Operator) agrees to arrange for the tour described in this brochure. This represents the entire agreement between the passenger and his agent, the Tour Host, the Tour Operator and its agents. Except as stated herein, no person is authorized to cancel, modify, or vary the tour arrangements or to make any representation of warranty concerning the tour. Except for the willful negligence of its direct employees, the Tour Operator assumes no liability or responsibility for any injuries, damages occasioned by circumstances beyond the control of Tour Operator, or by any person for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to default or omission of and by any third party providing services or facilities related to or included in this tour or any part thereof, or in arranging for the same, or the acts or omissions of the Tour Host. Due to circumstances beyond the Tour Operator’s control, the sequence of touring sites may occasionally need to be altered. The airlines or cruise lines are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are not on board planes, ships or conveyances. The passenger contracts, in use by the airlines/cruise lines, and the passenger or purchaser of this tour and/or passage and Tour Operator assume no liability or responsibility in connection therewith. Also, the Tour Operator WILL NOT BE responsible for: (a) flight schedule changes, mechanical breakdowns, government actions, weather, acts of God, acts of war or aggression, whether declared or undeclared, hijackings, or other circumstances beyond its control, including any connecting flights that may be missed as a result thereof (participants should consider the possibility of delays when arranging connecting flights); (b) the failure to follow instructions, including but not limited to check-in and check-out times and baggage handling; and, (c) charges incurred relating to single room/stateroom requirements either by the passengers themselves or their assigned roommates. Payment of the deposit or any partial or full payment for a reservation constitutes consent to all provisions listed in this brochure.