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.
INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE
AIR: Via jet economy class on an IATA
approved airline carrier. Air tickets must be
completed 30 days before departure. Tickets cannot
be changed once issued.
DEVIATIONS/STOPOVERS: None are
allowed.
HOTELS/CRUISE SHIP: Deluxe hotel
accommodations throughout and Royal Olympic Cruises'
cruise vessel, cabin category "TC" or
"A", depending on vessel, classified
as superior outside cabins. (Cabin upgrades are
available at an additional charge.) Prices are
based on two persons sharing a twin-bedded room
with private bath. Single rooms/cabins in the
above state categories are subject to availability
and at an additional cost of $___. Single room
charges for cabin upgrades will be higher. If
a passenger cannot supply a roommate and Discovery
Ministries is unable to do so, 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: Two meals daily upon
arrival in Greece. All meals on the days you are
aboard the cruise vessel.
SIGHTSEEING: Local transportation
is by air-conditioned motor coach and cruise vessel.
The services of an English-speaking guide, entrance
fees to places visited on sightseeing described
in this itinerary are included in tour price.
SHIP'S PORT TAXES: Port taxes
of $60 are included in the price of the tour.
NOT INCLUDED
Passport costs, food and beverages (including
coffee and tea) not usually included with regular
meals; optional tours and excursions not mentioned
in this itinerary; accident and baggage insurance;
transporting and handling excess luggage; items
of a personal nature. Tips to guides, drivers,
waiters and porters of $_____ and airport taxes
of $____ (subject to change according to international
law) are additional and will be included on your
final statement. In the event it becomes necessary
to overnight material due to late receipt of registration
or final payments, traveler will be billed for
these charges.
FOR YOUR PROTECTION
INSURANCE: Acting only as agents
for suppliers, Discovery Ministries, Inc. is not
responsible for damage, loss, or 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 outside the U.S. Additional information
and application forms for all types of coverage
will be supplied to you prior to departure. Please
note, Medicare is not valid outside the U.S.
IMPORTANT !
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY !
PASSPORT: A valid passport
is required and must be obtained in person by
each tour member. No visas are required for Greece
as long as you have a valid U.S. Passport. The
cruise line will handle Turkish visas.
DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS: Payment
of the tour must be made to Discovery Ministries
directly by the passenger. A deposit of $300 per
person is required at the time of booking. Deposits
may be made by phone with VISA or MasterCard.
Discovery Ministries must receive ALL final payments
sixty (60) days prior to departure. Registrations
received inside sixty (60) days will be assessed
a $30
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
CRUISE CANCELLATION OR ALTERATION OF
ITINERARY: The cruise line (the Line)
reserves the right to cancel any cruise, with
or without notice, in which case the passage money
will be refunded. It also reserves the right to
alter the itinerary of any cruise or tour, if,
for any reason, this becomes necessary or desirable.
Additionally, the Line may, for the same reasons,
substitute any other vessel (owned or managed
by the Line) for the one named in this brochure.
In both these cases, no refund is due to the passenger
unless justified by the type of new accommodation
offered. The Line also reserves the right to change
or alter the sequence of ports or stops on land
tours.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND: If
a passenger cancels his/her tour membership for
any reason, there will be a cancellation fee of
seventy-five dollars ($75) to cover administrative
and communication costs. If the tour is canceled
for reasons beyond the control of either the passenger
or Discovery Ministries, a $75 administrative
fee will be assessed. For cancellations from 90-61
days, $300; 60-31 days, 25% of tour cost; 30-15
days, 50% of tour cost; NO REFUND for cancellations
within fourteen (14) days of departure -- trip
cancellation/interruption insurance is available
and is highly recommended. All cancellation requests
must be addressed to Discovery Ministries in writing.
Phone calls for cancellations cannot be accepted.
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 and 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.
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