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Please read all Tour Features and Conditions carefully.
Payment of tour deposit constitutes acceptance of these
conditions.
Air Transportation: Air transportation is restricted to the
services of any IATAN carrier, in economy class based on nonrefundable
fare. Travelers are responsible to provide their names
as they appear in their passport. Ticketing will be made 30-45
days prior to departure, after which there will be a charge for
name corrections. Tour price includes current airline taxes and
fuel surcharges of $365 for Israel only and $555 for Israel and
Cairo, which are subject to change until ticketed. Tour participants
are responsible for any increase in airline taxes or fuel
surcharges imposed by the airline.
Accommodations: Based on two persons sharing a room
in accommodations listed in itinerary, or similar, with private
facilities, including service charges and taxes. Single rooms
are subject to availability at an additional charge. If a passenger
cannot supply a roommate, the passenger is responsible for the
additional charge.
Meals: In-flight meals and snacks are served according to
airline policy. Breakfast and dinner will be provided daily. Opportunity
will be given for lunches to be secured by tour members, at
their own expense. Beverages with lunches and dinners are not
included.
Transfers and Baggage: Transfers between airports and
hotels upon arrival and departure are included in the tour price,
including handling of one medium-sized suitcase per person, not
exceeding 62 dimensional inches (length plus width plus height)
or weighing more than a maximum of 50 pounds (or 44 pounds
for those traveling to Cairo). Due to limited luggage storage
space on motorcoaches, it is important that each person bring
only ONE piece of checked baggage, even though the airlines allow
two. In addition, a flight bag or overnight case may be taken,
which must be handled by the passenger at all times. Baggage
allowance is subject to change according to airline policy.
Sightseeing and Entrance Fees: Are included as indicated
in itinerary, using private motorcoach or other conveyance, with
local guides where necessary.
Tips and Taxes: Service charges and taxes on accommodations
are included. Tips to guides, drivers, and hotel staff are also
included. Tips for personal services are not included and are at
tour member’s own expense.
Not Included: Passport fee, travel protection insurance,
meals not listed on itinerary, and expenses of a purely personal
nature are not included. Transportation from your home to Chicago
O’Hare Airport and vice versa is not included.
Deposit and Payment: Reservations may be secured upon
payment of a deposit of $300 per person. You will be invoiced for
final payment, which is due September 9, 2008
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MTS Cancellation Conditions: Refund of full deposit (less
$50 administrative fee) will be made up to Aug 1, 2008. If cancellation
occurs between August 2, 2008 and September 9, 2008
a fee of $300 will be charged. From September 10, 2008 to departure,
the fee is $300 plus unrecoverable airline, hotel and tour
operator payments. There is no refund for unused tour services.
Protect Your Investment: Upon receipt of your deposit,
MTS Travel will send you information on purchasing travel protection,
along with a tour confirmation. If you purchase the protection
plan within 21 days of the date of your confirmation, any restriction
on pre-existing conditions is waived. If protection plan is
purchased after the 21 days, all coverage is subject to exclusion
of pre-existing conditions. After purchasing travel protection, you
will receive a detailed description of the protection plan, which
you will have ten days to review. Certain conditions, exclusions
and limitations apply as set out in the Evidence of Coverage
and Confirmation of Coverage. Following is a brief description of
travel protection coverage:
This is primary emergency coverage.
This protection plan will cover you for cancellation fees if
you need to cancel be cause of death, injury or illness to you,
your traveling companion or your immediate family member.
Trip Interruption or Delay
Medical Evacuation
Medical Expenses
Lost, stolen or damaged baggage
A valid passport is required. If you do not have a passport,
you should apply for one immediately. Information on obtaining
a passport will be provided upon receipt of deposit. If you now
have a passport, please verify that it is valid until May 22, 2009. A
visa for Israel is not required for U.S. citizens. A visa for Egypt is
required and will be provided upon entry.
All rates and fares are based on current information
and are subject to change. Rates are based on a minimum of
22 persons traveling together for the Israel tour. Rates for Egypt
are based on 10 persons. Charges will be incurred for individual
deviations or special requests apart from the group itinerary.
The itinerary as outlined is an indication of sites to be
included in the tour program. However, the tour operator reserves
the right to alter the sequence or change the itinerary and/
or the sites included should it be deemed necessary due to local
conditions, time restrictions, or other circumstances.
In the ever-changing world situation, MTS TRAVEL
recommends personal monitoring of news about your destination.
For the latest country information from the U.S. Dept.
of State, please visit www.mtstravel.com and click “U.S. State
Department Travel Warnings” on the right side of our home page.
Photographs: MTS TRAVEL reserves all rights to publish in
printed media or the web (mtstravel.com) photographs taken by
MTS personnel during the tour. By participating in the tour you
agree to grant permission to MTS TRAVEL to use photographs in
which you may appear.
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