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HASSAN II MOSQUE,CASABLANCA
MAJESTIC MOROCCO
11 Days
$1,770
from
(1) Casablanca • (3) Fes • (2) Merzouga • (1) Ouarzazate •
(3) Marrakech
ESCORTED TOUR PROGRAM
•Hotel accommodation for 8 nights
- 1 night accommodation in an inn
- 1 night accommodation in nomad tents at a desert camp
MEDiTERRANEAN SEA
ATLANTiC OCEAN
INCLUDED FEATURES
3
Fes
Meknes
Casablanca 1
Taza
•20 included meals consisting of:
- 10 buffet breakfasts
- 10 dinners
•Private guide and driver in deluxe air-conditioned minibus
•Assistance and services of our local representative
•Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees as follows:
- Half day tour of Casablanca
- Half day tour of Rabat
Marrakech
3
Tingeghir
Dades
1 Ouarzazate
- Full day tour of Fes
2
Merzouga
Zagora
Agadir
- Visit Meknes and Volubilis
- Show by the Blue Men of Morocco in Merzouga
- Half day tour of Ouarzazate
- Full day tour of Marrakech
•Arrival and departure airport transfers
•Camel-back transfer and 4x4 transfer in the Sahara
•Hotel & tourist taxes
•Travel bag, one per person
•Document holder and luggage tags
PREFERRED HOTELS (OR SIMILAR)
City
Nts.
Hotels
Casablanca
(1)
Le Littoral Hotel
Tourist Class
Fes
Merzouga
Ouarzazate
Marrakech
68
(3)
(2)
(1)
(3)
Albatros Hotel
Auberge sud
Riad salam
Tichka Salam Hotel
DAY 1 SAT CASABLANCA Transfer from the Casablanca Airport to your
hotel. In the afternoon, begin your tour of Casablanca and see one of the
city’s most important landmarks-Hassan II Mosque, a jewel of Moroccan
architectural heritage. Enjoy dinner this evening. (D)
DAY 2 SUN CASABLANCA/RABAT/FES To the northeast of Casablanca
lies Rabat. This coastal city is the second largest metropolis in Morocco.
It is home to Hassan Tower, a minaret planned to be the tallest in the
world until the death of Sultan Yacoub al-Mansour in 1199 ceased
For more information, call: 800-570-0304 or visit: www.sti-travel.com
construction. Visit the green-roofed Mohamed V Mausoleum, the filigreed
arches of the Royal Palace, and the ruins of the Chellah Necropolis
before leaving Rabat for Fes. (B, D)
DAY 3 MON FES The whole day is dedicated to the city of Fes, the medina
and the souks. Tour the Attarine Medersa (ancient university) and
Nejarine Plaza with its magnificent mosaic fountain and ornate wood
sculptures. Take lunch in the medina and then visit the leather and carpet
factories. Afterwards, stop at the esplanade of the Royal Palace to take
some pictures in front of its sumptuous Golden Door. Then travel to the
Merenid Tombs vestiges and taken in a marvellous view of the city and its
oldest ramparts. Finish the day with a visit to pottery factories. (B, D)
DAY 4 TUE FES/MEKNES/VOLUBILIS/FES Leave the bustle of Fes behind
for Meknes, the medieval capital of Morocco. Tour El Hdim Square, the
old doors of Bab Lakhmiss, the beautiful horseshoe arches of Bab
Mansour, the royal stables at Heri es Souani, and the mausoleum of
Moulay Ishmail, one of the greatest figures in Moroccan history. Travel a
short distance to Volubilis, an ancient Roman city. Visit the ruins of grand
homes and temples, antiquities that withstood the looting of Moroccan
rulers whose salves hauled away stones for the construction of Meknes.
Continue to the holy city of Moulay Idriss, dedicated to Imam Moulay
Idriss. Then return to Fes in the evening. (B, D)
DAY 5 WED FES/MIDELT/ERRACHIDIA/ERFOUD/MERZOUGA Depart for
Erfourd through the cedar forest of the High Atlas Mountains. Pass Ifrane,
a village whose cottages and ski station earned it the nickname “the
Moroccan Switzerland.” Take lunch at the El Ayachi Hotel in Midelt; then
continue towards Errachidia by crossing the mountains in Talghoumt at
an altitude of 6,256 feet. Arrive in Erfourd and transfer to a 4X4 vehicle
that will take you past the dunes of l'Erg Chebbi to Merzouga. (B, D)
DAY 6 THU MERZOUGA Surrounded by the beauty of the desert, set out
on camelback through the dunes and brush to your desert camp. Admire
a beautiful sunset and enjoy a savoury dinner and show by the Blue Men of
Morocco. Spend the evening under the desert stars in nomad tents. (B, D)
DAY 7 FRI MERZOUGA/TINGHIR/OUARZAZATE Rise early to see the
sunrise over the desert, and then depart for Erford in 4x4 vehicles. Pass
through Rissani, the birthplace of the Alaouite Dynasty whose ancestors
are the current Moroccan royal family. Spend a free afternoon in Tinghir
and investigate the craggy canyons that make up the Todra Gorges.
Arrive in Ouarzazate by the end of the afternoon. (B, D)
DAY 8 SAT OUARZAZATE/AIT BEN HADDOU/MARRAKECH Leave
Ouarzazate for a Hollywood experience, right here in Morocco! Begin a
silver screen tour at Touarirte Kasbah, a large cinema studio. See
Tiffoultoute Kasbah, a 300 year old fortification that was converted into
a hotel for the cast and crew of the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia. Finally,
visit the famous Kasr Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and
location in famous shows and movies like Game of Thrones, Gladiator,
and, of course, Lawrence of Arabia. In the afternoon, climb 7,412 feet to
the Tizi n’Tichka pass through the High Atlas Mountains to connect to
Marrakech. (B, D)
DAY 9 SUN MARRAKECH Spend your day exploring exotic Marrakech. A
guided tour will introduce you to the old city, its foundation, and almost
thousand year history. Visit historical landmarks including the Bahia
Palace and the royal necropolis of Saadian Tombs. After lunch, tour the
Jemaa El-Fna Square in the heart of the city where bursts of incredible
spontaneous entertainment are commonplace. Finish your tour at the
foot of the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, whose silhouette inspired
the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat. Then discover the
souks, or open air markets, and trades of carpenters, babouchiers, and
dyers. (B, D)
TRADITIONAL MOROCCAN KASBAH
DAY 10 MON MARRAKECH Spend this full day at leisure to relax,
explore Marrakech on your own, or join an assortment of optional
excursions. (B,D)
DAY 11 TUE MARRAKECH/CASABLANCA TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR
STAY) Transfer at the Marrakech Airport for your departure.* (B)
DATES & PRICES
Tourist Class
Tour’s Start Date
Jan 4 - Nov 29
Single Supplement
Price
$1,770
Full Board supplement
Tourist Class from $405
*Domestic airfare to/from Casablanca/Marrakech/Casablanca is not included. Call
for the rate.
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MARRAKECH
IMPERIAL CITIES
8 Days
$1,265
from
(1) Casablanca • (3) Fes • (3) Marrakech
INCLUDED FEATURES
ESCORTED TOUR PROGRAM
•Arrival and departure airport transfers
MEDiTERRANEAN SEA
ATLANTiC OCEAN
- 7 dinners
•Touring by deluxe minibus, according to the number of participants
Meknes
Casablanca 1
3
Fes
Taza
•Assistance of a professional guide for the entire length of the tour
•Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees as follows:
- Full day tour of Rabat
- Full day tour of Fes
Marrakech
3
Tingeghir
Dades
Ouarzazate
- Full day tour of Meknes and Volubilis
Merzouga
Zagora
Agadir
- Full day tour of Marrakech
•Hotel and tourist taxes
DAY 1 SAT CASABLANCA Arrive at the Casablance Airport and transfer to
your hotel. In the afternoon, begin your tour of Casablanca and see one
of the city’s most important landmarks-Hassan II Mosque, a jewel of
Moroccan architectural heritage. (D)
City
Nts.
Hotels
Casablanca
Fes
Marrakech
(1)
(3)
(3)
Le littoral Hotel
Pickalbatros Hotel
Tichka Salam Hotel
Tourist Class
DAY 2 SUN CASABLANCA/RABAT/FES To the northeast of Casablanca
lies Rabat. This coastal city is the second largest metropolis in Morocco.
It is home to Hassan Tower, a minaret planned to be the tallest in the
world until the death of Sultan Yacoub al-Mansour in 1199 ceased
construction. Visit the green-roofed Mohamed V Mausoleum, the filigreed
arches of the Royal Palace, and the ruins of the Chellah Necropolis
before leaving Rabat for Fes. (B, D)
DAY 3 MON FES The whole day is dedicated to touring Fes, Morocco's
cultural and intellectual center. Visit the ancient university, Attarine
Medersa, then tour Nejarine Plaza and its magnificent mosaic fountain
and ornate wood sculptures. Then explore textile crafts at the leather and
carpet factories. Afterwards, stop at the esplanade to photograph the
Golden Door of the Royal Palace of Fes, a portal forged of gold and
framed in ocean-blue tiles. Then journey up into the hills outside of Fes
to the remains of the regal Merenid Tombs and take in a panoramic view
of the city and its oldest ramparts. Finish the day with the visit to local
pottery factories before returning to your hotel. (B, D)
DAY 4 TUE FES/MEKNES/VOLUBILIS/FES Leave the bustle of Fes behind
for Meknes, the medieval capital of Morocco. Tour El Hdim Square, the
old doors of Bab Lakhmiss, the beautiful horseshoe arches of Bab
Mansour, the royal stables at Heri es Souani, and the mausoleum of
Moulay Ishmail, one of the greatest figures in Moroccan history. Travel a
short distance to Volubilis, an ancient Roman city. Visit the ruins of grand
homes and temples, antiquities that withstood the looting of Moroccan
rulers whose salves hauled away stones for the construction of Meknes.
Continue to the holy city of Moulay Idriss, dedicated to Imam Moulay
Idriss. Then return to Fes in the evening. (B, D)
DAY 5 WED FES/BENI MELLAL/MARRAKECH Set out for Marrakech
today and drive through the Berber village of Immouzer Kandar and the
city of Ifrane, whose cottages and ski station earned it the nickname “the
Moroccan Switzerland.” Continue through Beni Mellal with its 17th
century fortresses of Tadla and the Kasba Ras el Ain en route to
THE SAADIAN TOMBS, MARRAKECH
Marrakech. (B, D)
DAY 6 THU MARRAKECH Spend your day exploring exotic Marrakech. A
guided tour will introduce you to the old city, its foundation, and almost
thousand year history. Visit historical landmarks including the Bahia
Palace and the royal necropolis of Saadian Tombs. After lunch tour the
Jemaa El-Fna Square in the heart of the city where bursts of incredible
spontaneous entertainment are commonplace. Finish your tour at the
foot of the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, whose silhouette inspired
the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat. Then discover the
souks, or open air markets, and trades of carpenters, babouchiers, and
dyers. (B, D)
DAY 7 FRI MARRAKECH Spend this full day at leisure to relax, explore
Marrakech on your own, or join an assortment of optional excursions. (B, D)
DAY 8 SAT MARRAKECH/CASABLANCA TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR
STAY) Transfer to the Marrakech Airport for your departure flight leaving
for Casablanca.* (B)
DATES & PRICES
Tourist Class
Tour’s Start Date
Jan 4 - Nov 29
Single Supplement
BAB MANSOUR , MEKNES
Price
$1,265
Full Board supplement
Tourist Class $95
*Domestic airfare to/from Casablanca/Marrakech/Casablanca is not included. Call
for the rate.
SHEIKH ZAYED MOSQUE, ABU DHABI
HIGHLIGHTS OF DUBAI AND ABU DHABI
8 DAYS
$980
FROM
(5) Dubai • (2) Abu Dhabi
INCLUDED FEATURES
HOSTED PROGRAM
ARABIAN GULF
Ajman
Sharjah
5 Dubai
2
Abu Dhabi
-7 breakfasts
-2 dinners
•Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees, as follows:
- Half day city tour of Dubai
- 4X4 desert safari tour with barbeque dinner
- Full day city tour of Abu Dhabi
- Dhow cruise dinner
- Half day tour of Sharjah, including the Museum of Islamic
Civilization
- Beach access in Abu Dhabi
•Transfer between Dubai and Abu Dhabi
•Personally met and assisted upon arrival at the airport
• Round trip transfers to & from the airport to the hotel by a deluxe air
conditioned vehicle
•Local taxes
DAY 1 SUN DUBAI Transfer from Dubai airport to your hotel.
DAY 2 MON DUBAI Begin your discovery of Dubai in the Bastakyia district.
At the Dubai Museum in the Al-Fahidi fortress, learn about the city’s past
as a small fishing village. Cross the Dubai Creek on board a water taxi to
Deira, to shop for exotic spices and unique souvenirs. In Jumeirah,
City
Nts.
Hotels
approach the awe-inspiring Grand Mosque, built in the medieval Fatimid
Dubai
Abu Dhabi
(5)
(2)
Towers Rotana Hotel
Al Raha Beach Hotel
Atlantis. (B)
Dubai
(5)
Abu Dhabi
(2)
Movenpick Burj Dubai Hotel
or Media Rotna Hotel
Intercontinental Hotel
First Class
Deluxe Class
tradition, and see two of the city’s most iconic hotels - Burj Al Arab and
DAY 3 TUE DUBAI/SHARJAH/DUBAI From Dubai, travel to Sharjah, the
“cultural capital of the Emirates.” Visit Sharjah's Museum of Islamic
Civilization, the first of its kind in the UAE. Its most outstanding feature is
the majestic, gilt central dome, decorated on the inside with an intricate
mosaic depicting the night sky and the signs of the zodiac. Stop at the
famous Souk Al Arsa, the oldest open air marketplace in the country, and
the exciting Blue Souk, where more than 600 local traders hawk their
goods. In the afternoon, join a desert safari. Travel comfortably in air
conditioned 4x4 vehicles past the endless sandy landscape. In the evening,
you will reach a traditional Bedouin desert camp where you will share a
barbeque dinner in the sunset to the rhythm of traditional Arabic music. In
the late evening, return to Duabi. (B, D)
DAY 4 WED DUBAI Spend the morning at leisure to relax or explore Dubai
on your own. In the evening, board a traditional Arabian dhow and enjoy a
relaxing cruise long the Dubai Creek, complete with music, belly dancers,
and a sumptuous barbeque. (B, D)
DAY 5 THU DUBAI/ABU DHABI Depart from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, the capital
city of the United Arab Emirates. Visit the intricately decorated Sheikh
Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world that can
accommodate 30,000 worshipers. In downtown Abu Dhabi, stop at the
Heritage Village, which houses a small museum and depicts Arab life prior
to the discovery of oil. In the evening, drive to the tip of the breakwater for
a superb view of the skyline. Then tour Saadiyat Island where Louvre
Museum and Guggenheim Museum annexes are being constructed.
Continue towards Yas Island, the home of Formula 1 racing on the Formula
Yas 3000 circuit and Ferrari World, the first Ferrari–branded amusement
park in the world. Spend the night in Abu Dhabi. (B)
DAY 6 FRI ABU DHABI Spend this full day at leisure to enjoy the beach or
take an optional tour to Ferrari World*. (B)
DAY 7 SAT ABU DHABI/DUBAI Journey back to Dubai for last minute
shopping or an optional tour. (B)
DAY 8 SUN DUBAI TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY) Transfer to Dubai
airport for your departure. (B)
BURJ KHALIFA, DUBAI
DATES & PRICES
First Class
Tour’s Start Date
Price
May 16 - Aug 31
$ 980
Jan 4 - May 15
Sep 1 - Dec 31
Single Supplement
$1,145
$1,145
First Class from $479
Notes
DESERT SAFARI
Deluxe Class
Tour’s Start Date
Price
May 16 - Aug 31
$1,080
Jan 4 - May 15
Sep 1 - Dec 31
Deluxe Class from $525
•Certain black out days apply. Please call for dates.
•A minimum of two passengers required to operate the tour.
•Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
•Rates for additional nights are available.
*A full day excursion to Ferarri World costs $130.00 p/p
$1,369
$1,369
ARABIAN ADVENTURE
8 DAYS
$970
from
(7) Dubai
INCLUDED FEATURES
• Hotel accommodation for 7 nights
• 12 included meals consisting of:
HOSTED PROGRAM
ARABIAN GULF
Ajman
Sharjah
7 Dubai
Abu Dhabi
- 7 breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 2 dinners
• Sightseeing, including all entrance fees, as follows:
- Half day city tour of Dubai
- Dhow cruise dinner
- Full day city tour of Abu Dhabi, including Heritage Village
- Full day city tour of Al Ain tour, including Jebel Hafeet
- Full day tour of UAE’s East Coast
- 4X4 desert safari tour with barbeque dinner
• Personally met and assisted upon arrival at the airport
• Round trip transfers to & from the airport to the hotel by a deluxe air
conditioned vehicle
• Local taxes
• Travel bag, one per person
• Document holder and luggage tags
DAY 1 DUBAI Transfer from the Dubai airport to your hotel.
DAY 2 DUBAI Begin your discovery of Dubai in the Bastakyia district. At the
Dubai Museum in the Al-Fahidi fortress, learn about the city’s past as a
small fishing village. Cross the Dubai Creek on board a water taxi to Deira,
to shop for exotic spices and unique souvenirs. In Jumeirah, approach the
City
Nts.
Hotels
Dubai
(7)
Towers Rotana Hotel
Dubai
(7)
Movenpick Burj Dubai Hotel
First Class
Deluxe Class
awe-inspiring Grand Mosque, built in the medieval Fatimid tradition, and
see two of the city’s most iconic hotels—Burj Al Arab and Atlantis. Then look
up at Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower and the centerpiece of the
region’s prestigious urban development—which encompasses residential
and commercial real estate, hotels, entertainment, and the world's largest
shopping mall. Upon your return to Dubai, enjoy a relaxing cruise long the
Dubai Creek on a traditional Arabian dhow and a sumptuous feast of Arabic
and international cuisine. (B, D)
DAY 3 DUBAI Spend the afternoon traveling across the deserts of Dubai in
a 4x4 vehicle. This exciting dune drive has many photo stops, but the
highlight of this trip to the Arabian Desert may well be the pristine sunset.
In the evening, enjoy a barbeque dinner with entertainment before
returning to your hotel. (B, D)
DAY 4 DUBAI/ABU DHABI/DUBAI Tour the capital city of the United Arab
Emirates. Visit the intricately decorated Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one
of the largest mosques in the world that can accommodate 30,000
worshipers. In downtown Abu Dhabi, stop at the Heritage Village, which
houses a small museum and depicts Arab life prior to the discovery of oil.
After lunch, drive to the tip of the breakwater for a superb view of the
skyline. Then tour Saadiyat Island where Louvre Museum and Guggenheim
Museum annexes are being constructed. Finally on Yas Island, see Formula
1 racing on the Formula Yas 3000 circuit and explore Ferrari World, the first
Ferrari–branded amusement park in the world. Return to Dubai after
exploring this grand playground. (B, L)
DAY 5 DUBAI/EAST COAST/DUBAI The terrain changes from deserts to
mountains as you set out for the eastern coast of the UAE. On the shore,
visit the old village of Dibba, once a strategically important settlement that
offers a stunning view across the Indian Ocean. Continue to Al Badiya
Mosque, the oldest mosque in the country, built in the 17th century. After
lunch, visit the port towns of Khor Fakkan and the 300 year old Fort of
Fujairah and the fortress of nearby Bithnah Citadel before returning to
Dubai. (B, L)
DAY 6 DUBAI Spend this full day at leisure to relax or discover Dubai on
your own. (B)
DAY 7 DUBAI/AL AIN/DUBAI Al Ain is perhaps the most traditional of the
main cities in the UAE. The old seat of the Sheikhs, there is a wealth of
desert culture in this formerly vital trading center, including a still
functioning 18th century bazaar, a camel race track, and a livestock
market. Visit the Al Ain National Museum and Sheikh Zayed Palace
Museum before climbing Jebel Hafeet, the great mountain that provides a
remarkable overlook of the city. At the base of the mountain, soak in the
healing hot spring so abundant in this area. Then, after lunch, return to the
glamorous city of Dubai. (B, L)
DAY 8 DUBAI TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY) Transfer to Dubai airport for
your departure. (B)
DATES & PRICES
First Class
Tour’s Start Date
Price
May 16 - Aug 31
$970
Jan 4 - May 15
Sep 1 - Dec 31
Single Supplement
$1,147
$1,147
Notes
JEBEL HAFEET, AL AIN
Deluxe Class
Tour’s Start Date
Price
May 16 - Aug 31
$1,098
Jan 4 - May 15
Sep 1 - Dec 31
•Certain black out days apply. Please call for dates.
•A minimum of two passengers required to operate the tour.
•Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
•Rates for additional nights are available.
$1,305
$1,305
EGYPTIAN MUSEUM, CAIRO
EGYPT RENAISSANCE
9 Days
$1,769
from
INCLUDED FEATURES
(4) Cairo • (4) Nile River Cruise
HOSTED PROGRAM
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Alexandria
•4 nights on board a Nile River cruise ship
Port Said
Giza
4
Cairo
Al Minya
Asyut
- 5 lunches
Sinai
El Gouna
Hurghada
Qena
Sharm
El Sheikh
RED SEA
Luxor
4
Edfu
Kom Ombo
Aswan
Lake Nasser
Abu Simbel
and Luxor
•Morning tour to Abu Simbel via (included) flight from Aswan
•All transfers and luggage handling within Egypt
•All hotel taxes and service charge
immigration and customs by our representative, then escorted to your
Nts.
Hotels
Cairo
(3)
Cairo Marriott Hotel
Cairo
(1)
Cairo Marriott Hotel
(4)
Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- Nile Cruise sightseeing including: Aswan, Kom Ombo, Esna, Edfu
DAY 1 SUN CAIRO Arrive in the Land of the Pharaohs. At Cairo
City
Cruise
- Full day Cairo tour including: Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum,
International Airport you will be welcomed and assisted through
Deluxe Class
- 4 dinners
•6 days of touring in an air-conditioned van/mini bus/bus
•Sightseeing, including licensed Egyptologist and all entrance fees,
as follows:
MS Sonesta Moon Goddess Cruise
hotel. In the evening, enjoy a sound and light show at the Pyramids.
DAY 2 MON CAIRO Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities which
includes the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the
treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb. Drive to Old Cairo to visit Al Moallaka
Church (Hanging Church) and Ben Ezra Synagogue. In the afternoon, visit
the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, then proceed to Khan
El Khalili, the world’s largest 13th century covered oriental bazaar. (B, L)
DAY 3 TUE CAIRO/ABU SIMBEL/ASWAN Transfer to Cairo International
Airport for your flight to Abu Simbel via Aswan; visit the Great Temple of
Ramses II and the temple of his beloved queen, Nefertari. After visiting this
magnificent site, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Aswan. Once
there, your representative will assist and transfer you to your Nile River
Cruise. After lunch, enjoy a felucca ride around Kitchener's Island Botanical
Garden and the Aga Khan Mausoleum. (B, L, D)
DAY 4 WED ASWAN/KOM OMBO/EDFU Visit the High Dam, the Granite
Quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Isis at Philae.
Sail towards Kom Ombo during lunch. Upon arrival, visit the Ptolemaic
Temple of Sobek and Haroeries. Continue sailing toward Edfu. Enjoy
afternoon high tea and the captian’s welcome cocktail party in the
evening. (B, L, D)
DAY 5 THU EDFU/LUXOR Visit the Temple of Horus, the falcon god.
Dating from 237 B.C., it is considered the best-preserved temple in Egypt
and the second largest after the Temple of Karnak. Sail towards Esna,
passing through the Esna Lock. In the afternoon, as you sail towards
Luxor, take high tea. (B, L D)
DAY 6 FRI LUXOR Visit the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings,
the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of
Memnon. In the afternoon, see the temples of Karnak and Luxor, a
centuries old city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues, shrines, and
obelisks. (B, L, D)
DAY 7 SAT LUXOR/CAIRO Disembark and transfer to the Luxor airport for
your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met and escorted to
your hotel. (B)
DAY 8 SUN CAIRO Spend the day at leisure to relax, explore Cairo on your
own, or join an optional tour of Alexandria. (B)
DAY 9 MON CAIRO TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY) After breakfast,
transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. (B)
AL MOALLAKA CHURCH (HANGING CHURCH)
DATES & PRICES
Deluxe Class
Tour’s Start Date
Price
Tour’s Start Date
Feb 2, 9, 16, 23
$2,046
Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 $1,769
Jan 5, 12, 19, 26
$2,046
Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $2,046
Apr 6,
$2,046
Apr 27
$1,769
Apr 13, 20
May 4, 11, 18, 25
$2,616
$1,769
Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 $1,769
Single Supplement
KOM OMBO
Jul 6, 13, 20, 27
Sep 7, 14, 21, 28
Oct 5, 12, 19, 26
Price
$1,769
$1,769
$2,241
Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $2,241
Dec 7, 14
$2,241
Dec 28
$3,060
Dec 21
$3,095
Minimum of two passengers required to operate the tour.
Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
Rates for additional nights at first and last city are available.
These prices are land only. Please call for both International and domestic airfares
(airfare to Abu Simbel is included).
HOLY LAND TOUR
8 Days
$1,620
JERUSALEM
from
(1) Tel Aviv • (2) Lower Galilee • (4) Jerusalem
HOSTED PROGRAM
Haifa
Galilee
Region 2
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Tel Aviv
Gaza
Khan Yunis
SEA OF
GALILEE
Nazareth
1
Jerusalem
•Arrival airport transfer with assistance to Tel Aviv hotel
•Transfer from Jerusalem to airport on departure
- 7 breakfasts
- 7 dinners at the hotels
•6 days of touring in an air-conditioned van/minibus/bus
West Bank
4
INCLUDED FEATURES
- Full day tour of Caesarea Megiddo, Haifa, and Acre
DEAD SEA
- Full day tour to Tiberias, Capernaum, and Banias
- Full day tour of Nazareth and Beit Shean
- Full day tour to the Dead Sea and Massada
Beer Sheba
•Document holder and luggage tag
DAY 1 SUN TEL AVIV Transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to your hotel in Tel
Aviv. (D)
City
Nts.
Hotels
Tel Aviv
(1)
Tal Hotel Hotel
Jerusalem
(4)
Prima Royale / Prime Kings Hotel
First Class
Lower Galilee
Deluxe Class
(2)
Kibbutz Lavi
Tel Aviv
(1)
Dan Panorama Hotel
Jerusalem
(4)
Dan Panorama Hotel
Lower Galilee
(2)
Kibbutz Lavi
DAY 2 MON TEL AVIV/CAESAREA/MEGIDDO/HAIFA/ACRE/GALILEE
Depart Tel Aviv and drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, seaside
capital of Judea under Roman rule. Excavation sites in the ancient city
stretch more than 125 acres and unearth Caesarea’s history from the
Hellenistic period to the Crusader period. Continue to Megiddo, now a
national park that is recognized as the site of Armageddon in the Christian
Book of Revelations. Here, view the footprint of a city that first emerged
5,000 years ago. In Haifa, stroll the immaculate Persian Gardens at the
Baha’i Shrine and Gardens before continuing to Acre to visit the ancient
seaport city on Sea of Galilee. Then journey to Lower Galilee to check in at
Kibbutz Lavi. (B, D)
DAY 3 TUE GALILEE/TIBERIAS/CAPERNAUM/BANIAS/GALILEE This day
begins fifteen minutes to the east with a short tour of Tiberias, Israel’s main
vacation destination for locals. Then take a boat ride across the Sea of
Galilee to Capernaum, a town written about in scripture, to visit the remains
of a 2nd century synagogue. Proceed to Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of
the Loaves and Fishes and visit the Church of the Multiplication with its 4th
century mosaic floor. Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes, the place where
Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Finally drive to the Banias
springs and waterfalls and tour the soaring Golan Heights plateau before
returning to Kibbutz Lavi. (B, D)
DAY 4 WED GALILEE/NAZARETH/BEIT SHEAN/JERUSALEM Drive to
Nazareth via Cana of Galilee to explore the Basilica of Annunciation, St.
Joseph’s Workshop, and Mary’s Well. In Yardenit, witness the celebrated
baptismal place where the Jordan River exits the Sea of Galilee for the
Dead Sea. Continue to Beit Shean, a recently excavated city that holds
relics from its Egyptian, Greek, and Roman occupations. Then drive along
the winding, rugged Jordan River to Jerusalem. (B, D)
DAY 5 THU JERUSALEM (OLD CITY) Travel to the Mount of Olives for an
unmatched panorama of the city that has been at the center of three faiths
for more than 2,000 years -- Jerusalem. Visit the Church of All Nations
which enshrines a slab of bedrock where Jesus is said to have prayed
before his arrest. On Mount Zion, see King David’s Tomb, draped in azure
and gold, and tour the vaulted Room of the Last Supper. Then you will enter
the Old City and visit Herodian Cardo; stand before Temple Mount; touch
the Western Wall; find treasures at the Oriental Bazaar; and pace Via
Dolorosa on the way to Christianity’s most scared pilgrimage site—the
Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Finally visit the Garden Tomb, believed by
some Christians to be where Jesus was interred and resurrected. (B, D)
DAY 6 FRI JERUSALEM (NEW CITY)/BETHLEHEM*/JERUSALEM Explore
the neighborhood of Ein Karem in southwestern Jerusalem, the birthplace
of John the Baptist in Christian dogma. While walking its cobbled street,
you’ll visit the Church of the Visitation which was built against the rock that
sheltered St. John from King Herod’s army. Then proceed to Yad Vashem, a
Holocaust memorial and research center. Next see the legendary Dead Sea
Scrolls and a miniature model of Jerusalem during the Second Temple
period at the Israel Museum. Finally, tour the Church of the Nativity in
Bethlehem*. (B, D)
DAY 7 SAT JERUSALEM/DEAD SEA/MASSADA/JERUSALEM See where
the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in Qumran, an ancient city perched
along the shores of the Dead Sea. Continue along this land-locked, ultrasaline lake at the lowest point on Earth, and you will see Massada rising on
a plateau, the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of the
Second Temple in 70 A.D. Ascend to Massada by cable car and enjoy the
Judean Desert before returning to Jerusalem. (B, D)
DAY 8 SUN JERUSALEM TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY) Transfer to Ben
Gurion Airport for your departure. (B)
MOUNT OF OLIVES, JERUSALEM
DATES & PRICES
First Class
Tour’s Start Date
Price
Mar 2 - Apr 6
$1,750
Jan 5 – Feb 28
Apr 27 - May 25
Jun 8 - 22
Jun 29 - Aug 24
Aug 31 - Sep 14
Oct 19 - Nov 24
Dec 7, 14,
Dec 21, 28
Single Supplement
$1,620
$1,750
$1,750
$1,849
$1,750
$1,750
$1,695
$1,849
DEAD SEA
Deluxe Class
Tour’s Start Date
Price
Mar 2 - Apr 6
$2,105
Jan 5 – Feb 28
Apr 27 - May 25
Jun 8 - 22
$1,880
$2,105
$2,105
Jun 29 - Jul 13
$2,165
Aug 31 - Sep 14
$2,105
Jul 20 - Aug 24
Oct 19 - Nov 16
Nov 23 - Dec 14
Dec 21
$2,315
$2,105
$1,969
$2,250
*Site under the Palestinian Authority Jurisdiction. Visit subject to situation.
The tour is not operated during the Jewish holidays.
Prices is per person based on double occupancy.
JERUSALEM
BIBLE LAND TOUR
8 Days
$1,298
from
(3) Jerusalem • (2) Lower Galilee • (2) Tel Aviv
HOSTED PROGRAM
Haifa
Galilee
Region 2
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Tel Aviv
Gaza
Khan Yunis
SEA OF
GALILEE
Nazareth
2
Jerusalem
•Transfer with assistance on arrival from airport to Jerusalem
•Transfer from Tel Aviv to airport on departure
- 7 breakfasts
- 6 dinners at hotels
•5 days of touring in an air-conditioned van/minibus/bus
West Bank
3
INCLUDED FEATURES
- Full day walking tour of Jerusalem (The New City)
DEAD SEA
- Full day city tour of Jerusalem (The Old City) and Bethlehem*
- Full day tour of Beit Shean, Nazareth, and Galilee
- Full day tour of Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee
- Full day tour to Acre, Haifa, and Tel Aviv
Beer Sheba
DAY 1 MON JERUSALEM Transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to your hotel in
Jerusalem.
City
Nts.
Hotels
Tel Aviv
(2)
Sea Net Hotel
Jerusalem
(3)
Jerusalem Gate or Caesar Hotel
Tourist Class
Lower Galilee
First Class
Kibbutz Kfar Giladi Hotel
Tel Aviv
(2)
Metropolitan Hotel
Jerusalem
(3)
Leonardo or Grand Court Hotel
Lower Galilee
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(2)
(2)
Kibbutz Kfar Giladi Hotel
DAY 2 TUE JERUSALEM (NEW CITY) Begin your tour in this ancient city with
a trip to Mount of Olives for a panorama of Jerusalem. Travel then to the
Garden of Gethsemane and Church of All Nations, each claiming to be the
location where Jesus prayed on the night of his arrest. Then see the
legendary Dead Sea Scrolls and a miniature model of Jerusalem during the
Second Temple period at the Israel Museum. Next proceed to Yad Vashem,
a Holocaust memorial and research center. In the afternoon explore the
neighborhood of Ein Karem in southwestern Jerusalem, the birthplace of
John the Baptist in Christian dogma. (B,D)
DAY 3 WED JERUSALEM (OLD CITY)/ BETHLEHEM*/JERUSALEM Enter the
gates to the Old City of Jerusalem that has been at the center of three faiths
for more than 2,000 years. Stand before Temple Mount; touch the Western
Wall; see the renewed Jewish Quarter; find treasures at the Oriental
Bazaar; and pace Via Dolorosa on the way to Christianity’s most scared
pilgrimage site--the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. On nearby Mount Zion,
see King David’s Tomb, draped in azure and gold, and tour the vaulted
Room of the Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey. In the afternoon,
continue to Bethlehem* to visit Shepherds’ Field, when an angel of the
Lord appeared to tell the shepherds of Jesus’s birth, and the Church of the
Nativity before returning to Jerusalem. (B, D)
DAY 4 THU JERUSALEM/BEIT SHEAN/NAZARETH/GALILEE Leave
Jerusalem in the morning and drive north to Jericho*, one of the oldest
inhabited cities in the world. Pass through the Jordan Valley to Beit Shean
National Park, where towering Roman columns still stand on the main
cardo, Egyptian foundations are being unearthed, and Byzantine artifacts
are regularly excavated. Then continue to Nazareth to the Basilica of the
Annunciation and Mary’s Well. Finally drive through the agricultural Hula
Valley to Safed, one of Judaism’s Four Holy Cities and the center of
Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, to visit a synagogue and artist colony. (B, D)
DAY 5 FRI GALILEE/GOLAN HEIGHTS/CAPERNAUM/TIBERIAS/GALILEE
Drive high up to the Golan Heights plateau, a long disputed area separating
Israel and Syria, now under authority of the former. Visit the former Syrian
fortifications and Druze villages and the source of the Jordan River at
Banias. Then proceed to Capernaum to visit ruins of a 2nd century
synagogue and the octagonal Church of the House of St. Peter. Next visit
Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes, and neighboring
Mount of Beatitudes, the place where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the
Mount. End your day with a short tour of Tiberias, the old center of Jewish
learning, before returning to your hotel in Galilee. (B, D)
DAY 6 SAT LOWER GALILEE/ACRE/HAIFA /TEL AVIV Begin your day with a
drive west to the famous crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications of
Acre. A strategic position for millennia, Acre links Mediterranean and
Middle Eastern waterways. Continue to Haifa to tour the immaculate Baha’i
Shrine and Gardens and its eight-pointed star topiaries inside the Persian
Garden. Climb Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of the city and the bay.
Then drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea where excavation sites
unearth centuries of history. End the day with a short city tour of Tel AvivJaffa before retiring in your hotel in Tel Aviv. (B,D)
DAY 7 SUN TEL AVIV Spend this full day at leisure to explore Tel Aviv on your
own or participate in an optional tour. (B, D)
DAY 8 MONDAY TEL AVIV TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY) Transfer to Ben
Gurion Airport for your departure. (B)
YAD VASHEM - HOLOCAUST HISTORY MUSEUM, JERUSALEM
DATES & PRICES
Tourist Class
Tour’s Start Date
Price
Mar 3 - Apr 7
$1,359
Jan 6 – Feb 28
Apr 14
Apr 21 - Jul 21
Jul 28 - Aug 24
Sep 1 - 15
Oct 6, 13
Oct 20 - Dec 15
Dec 22, 29
Single Supplement
SEA OF GALILEE
$1,298
$1,649
$1,359
$1,455
$1,359
$1,649
$1,359
$1,455
First Class
Tour’s Start Date
Price
Mar 3 - Apr 7
$1,545
Jan 6 - Feb 28
Apr 14
Apr 21 - Jul 21
Jul 28 - Aug 24
Sep 1 - 15
Oct 6, 13
Oct 20 - Dec 15
Dec 22 - 29
$1,475
$1,830
$1,545
$1,639
$1,545
$1,830
$1,545
$1,639
*Site under the Palestinian Authority Jurisdiction. Visit subject to situation.
Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
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GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS
The tour participant(s) acknowledge receiving, reading and agreeing
to the Terms & Conditions set forth below, covering the tour packages
operated by:
CENTRAL HOLIDAYS (henceforthWe/Us or the Operator)
250 Moonachie Road, Moonachie, NJ 07074
Tel: 1-800-935-5000
Website: www.centralholidays.com
Email: info@centralholidays.com
TOUR PRICES: Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
Single room supplements and triple room reductions are listed or
available where applicable. Optional air transportation is not included,
however, if purchased, fuel surcharge, all security fees, airport taxes
and fees and/or any other governmental or local taxes and fees will
be included. Airfares provided at the time of deposit are subject to
change until full payment is received and ticket is issued. Some
airfares may require instant purchase.
NOTE: In case of a human or computer billing error, we reserve the
right to re-invoice for the correct amount. A full refund will be made to
passengers not wishing to pay increases provided that the
passengers’ written cancellation is received by us within 5 business
days after price increase notification.
PRICE GUARANTEE: Prices are based at rate of exchange known at
the time of printing. Once we have received your deposit for any
program by January 31, 2014 price is guaranteed and any
subsequent increases are at our expense. Thereafter prices are
subject to increase without notice if such rates change prior to
departure. The final price will be confirmed at the time of deposit, NOT
including any eventual increases in government taxes. Rail prices
included in our programs are based on either First Class or Tourist
Class; please refer to individual programs and “Included Features”.
Train schedules & fares are subject to change. Fares will be confirmed
upon purchase/confirmation and ticket issuance. Any differences
prior to ticket issuance will be at travelers expense. Upgrades are
available at a supplement. NOTE: Transfers to/from Rail Stations are
not included, unless otherwise indicated.
RESERVATIONS/PAYMENT BREAKDOWN: A deposit is required at the
time of booking and NO request will be acted upon until a deposit is
received. Bookings made online must be paid in full at time of
booking. We honor most major credit cards. No third party credit
cards will be accepted. In addition, we also accept personal checks
or agency checks. Deposits can be conveniently made by phone.
Final payment with credit cards requires our signed Credit Card
authorization form (except for online bookings), validated by the credit
card holder. Other restrictions may apply.
Deposit Requirements: A $200 per person deposit is due at time of
booking. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.
Car Rentals: A $100 per car deposit is due at time of booking. Final
payment for packages including a car rental is due 60 days prior to
departure.
Cruises (except Greece cruise packages): Due to our suppliers’
individual policies, requirements for deposits will be communicated
at the time of booking.
LATE BOOKINGS (Reservations made within 35 days of departure
date): Payments must be made within 24 hours of booking by certified
check, wire transfer or credit card, and are subject to a $25 latebooking fee, plus any costs incurred to ensure timely document
delivery. Late bookings will incur a 100% cancellation penalty.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cruises: Cancellation fees will be communicated at the time of
booking.
Rail Tickets and Airfares:
• Cancellations received more than 46 days prior to departure: $200
per person fee.
• Cancellations between 45 and 22 days prior to departure: 25% of
the land package.
the land package.
the land package.
• Cancellations 7 days or less prior to departure: 100% of the land
package.
NOTE: No refunds will be made on any unused portion of the tour
package. Should we cancel a departure for any reason whatsoever,
including insufficient number of participants, a full refund of all
monies paid will be made.
Villas/Castles & Home Rentals: Visit: www.centralholidays.com
Car Rental:
• Cancellations received up to 15 days prior to departure: $25 per car
• Cancellations received 14 days or less prior to departure: $50 per car
• No refunds for any unused portion of 3 days or less.
NOTE: For unused rentals of 4 days or more, unused portions may be
refunded minus a $25 handling fee.
Rail Tickets: Rail tickets (point to point) and Rail Passes are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged without penalties once issued,
nor replaced if lost.
Air Fares/Tickets: Our contracted airfares are refundable up to
departure date less cancellation fees levied by each respective airline.
Published airfares cancellation fees vary according to the airline used.
NOTE: In all instances, regardless of the airfare used, “NO-SHOWS”
are non-refundable including fuel surcharges and any airport or
government taxes & fees. Once the air ticket has been issued, its
cancellation penalty amount will be added to the LAND and LAND &
CRUISE cancellation fees, unless the departure is cancelled by us, in
that case there will be no cancellation fees for the LAND or LAND &
CRUISE. We cannot be held responsible for the cancellation fees of
air ticket/s issued by companies other than ourselves even in the case
when we may cancel a departure for any reason whatsoever. Consult
with our experienced reservations staff, your travel agent or the airline
for the applicable penalties and/or restrictions.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: We strongly recommend to purchase one of
our Travel Protection Plan benefits. See Insurance page for further
details. Insurance premiums are non-refundable.
RESERVATION CHANGES: Due to the expense incurred in making any
changes, a $50 fee ($25 for car rental) will be assessed for each
change made on deposited bookings up to full payment due date.
This includes changes made to passenger’s name, hotel,
departure/return dates, itinerary and air or ground transportation.
A change of tour date and name changes on ESCORTED,
INDEPENDENT AND CRUISE PACKAGE TOURS within full payment
date is treated as a cancellation. Also, any changes to the air portion,
at any time, may be subject to additional charges as imposed by the
respective airline.
HOTELS: Hotels are classified according to government ratings, which
vary from country to country. Such classifications and number of stars
assigned have no corresponding value from one country to the next
and may not reflect the expectations of US travelers.
Accommodations are based on two persons sharing a twin-bedded
room with private bath or shower at the hotel selected or similar. A
single room may be provided at a supplement. In many cases, single
rooms, though assuring privacy, are small and not as well situated as
double room accommodations. In addition, rooms are assigned upon
arrival based on current availability and may vary in size, amenities
and location. Generally, triple rooms in Europe consist of two beds
with a rollaway for a third party. This may not be comfortable for some
travelers. We reserve the right to make substitutions with hotels of
similar or higher ratings in any package. In the event a hotel
substitution becomes necessary, a comparable class of hotel will be
provided, however, amenities and location may not be the same. Air
conditioning is available at most 4-star or higher hotels. However,
foreign air conditioning & heating may not be regulated according to
U.S. standards. Some tourist-class hotels may have air conditioning
available, and some may charge a supplement.
CRUISES: Cruise cabin assignments are run-of-the-ship based on
selected category.
CHILDREN CRUISE DISCOUNTS: Louis Cruises: 16 years and under
are free; over 16 years are considered adults. Children discounts for
all other cruise programs might be available.
NOTE: In all cases, children must pay port taxes and fuel surcharges
where applicable.
MEALS: Meals are included as indicated under “Included Features”
of each program.
TOUR PARTICIPANTS: On ESCORTED TOURS, we do not accept
children under 8 years of age because we have found they are too
young to enjoy touring. On ALL OTHER PROGRAMS, there is no age
limit. Land arrangements for infants under 2 years may be free of
charge, providing parents pay directly to hotels for food, crib, etc.
Disabled participants requiring to travel with a wheelchair must be
accompanied by a qualified helper who assumes total responsibility
for the disabled participant’s well-being.
NOTE: Most transportation services (including motorcoaches), visited
sites, and hotels are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. We cannot
be held responsible if ramps are not available. Restrictions apply for
CRUISES. We strongly recommend inquiring at the time of booking.
To assure congenial membership, we reserve the right to accept or
reject any person as a tour participant and to expel from the tour any
participant(s) whose conduct is deemed incompatible with the
interest of the tour group. Any incurred expenses will be charged to
the expelled tour participant(s).
TOUR DOCUMENTS: We are going “green” and will be issuing edocuments. If printed documents are requested, a fee of $15 will
be charged for this service. Tour documents, including airline tickets,
are sent out 3 weeks prior to departure date, provided payment in full
has been received. We can only deliver paper documents to city
addresses and not to P.O. Boxes. Overnight, Special Delivery, Saturday
Delivery and shipments outside the continental USA are subject to
additional fees.
SIGHTSEEING & ITINERARIES: Sightseeing is included as per
“Included Features” and is under the direction of licensed local guides
where required. Entrance fees to all places visited are included where
indicated. During holidays, some sights such as museums may be
closed or unavailable for visits. We reserve the right to vary the
sequence of sightseeing and/or to re-route or substitute the
sightseeing. In either case, the itinerary content will be maintained.
Optional excursions are offered in most cities. Your tour director
and/or local representative will advise you of the optional excursions
available to you, all of which must be purchased locally. There are no
refunds for any unused portion of these excursions.
TOUR SERVICES: If the services included in the tour cannot be
supplied, or there are changes in an itinerary for reasons beyond our
control, we will arrange for the provision of comparable services. Any
resulting additional expense will be payable by tour participants;
likewise, any resulting savings will be refunded to the tour participants
by us.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION (ESCORTED TOURS): Transportation is
provided by private, air-conditioned motorcoach or other conveyance
as specified in the itinerary. Transportation will be equipped with
lavatories; however, due to operational issues - only for emergencies.
Rest stops will be arranged to suit the needs of our travellers. We
mandate SEAT ROTATION and SMOKING IS NOT allowed.
TRANSFERS: Except for ESCORTED TOURS, transfers to/from arrival
and departure city airports ARE NOT INCLUDED but can be provided
for a fee. Travel Agents/Travelers are fully responsible to communicate
any flight, time & routing schedule change, via email to Central
Holidays. A change fee will be applied for each schedule change.
No refund or credit shall be issued for any missed transfers resulting
from incorrect flight information and/or delays beyond the
standard waiting period (one hour). Transfers for Escorted Tours have
no cash value.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE & HANDLING: The passenger is required to
check with their respective airline for baggage allowance size, weight
and excess baggage fees. Porterage is included at hotels ONLY on
ESCORTED TOURS, and includes handling of one normal-sized
suitcase per person. Wheeled carry-on cases are considered a normal
piece of luggage. Additional baggage will incur a charge of $5 per
piece per service, to be paid locally. In addition, we are not responsible
in the event that luggage or tour participants’ belongings become
damaged or lost, which occurrence must be promptly notified to and
acknowledged by a recognized authority in writing. NOTE: We strongly
recommend that you
purchase one of our Travel Protection Plan benefits.
TOUR ESCORT: As indicated in “Included Features”, a professional
English speaking Tour Director accompanies each ESCORTED TOUR.
An Egyptologist accompanies tour programs in Egypt and during Nile
For more information, call: 800-935-5000 or visit: www.centralholidays.com
cruises. Tour Director will not accompany while cruising in the
Mediterranean.
AIRFARES: All airfares, taxes and fuel surcharges are not confirmed
until final payment is received. Any variations will be the client’s
responsibility until final payment is received. We can offer any type
of airfare – published or contracted. Please contact us for details. It
is the passenger’s responsibility to reconfirm all flights 72 hours
before flight date/time. Should the airline request, for any reason
whatsoever, an unexpected issuance of air tickets, they must be
immediately paid in full, regardless of any previous notification to
passenger.
SEAT ASSIGNMENT AND SPECIAL REQUEST: Requests for seat
assignments, meal requirements, special services and frequent flyer
miles (subject to specific airlines rules & availability), are at the sole
discretion of the airline; please contact the airline directly.
RAIL TICKETS/PASSES: Rail Tickets and Rail Passes are nonrefundable, non-transferable, cannot be exchanged without penalties
once issued, nor replaced if lost. Point to Point tickets must be
validated on location prior to embarking on your first train.
PASSPORT/VISA: US citizens require a valid US passport. Non-US
citizens should consult their travel agent or consulate. All passengers
are responsible for ensuring they have the proper travel documents
and MUST CHECK with the respective consulates or visa agency to
determine whether any visas are required.
POST TOUR INQUIRIES/CLAIMS: All claims must be received by
Customer Relations either by email or USPS to our offices within 30
days after scheduled return date and will be promptly acknowledged.
However related processing, verifications and settlements may take
up to 60 days or longer. It is the responsibility of the client to document
potential claims at the Point of Service in order for claim/refund
consideration. When requesting a refund by e-mail for non-provided
services, claimant must return the original service voucher by mail for
said non-provided services in order for this request to be evaluated
and eventually settled.
TRAVELER’S COMMENTS: At the end of each holiday, you will have
the opportunity to complete a Questionnaire about your tour. This form
will be mailed to you with your final documents or distributed locally
at your destination. This Questionnaire is also available on our
website. Please take this opportunity to give us your comments on
all aspects of your trip. This will help us maintain the high standards
of quality and service that have been our trademark since 1972. You
will receive a Gift Voucher for $25 per person for future travel – Our
“thank you” for completing the Questionnaire and traveling with us.
RESPONSIBILITY: Central Holidays, a division of SGI US, LLC, its and
their employees, shareholders, officers and directors (collectively,
“Central Holidays”) does not own or operate any entity which is to or
does provide goods or services for your trip, including, for example,
lodging facilities, transportation companies, guides or trip leaders,
food service providers, equipment suppliers, ground operators, etc.,
including, without limitation, various entities which may utilize the
Central Holidays name. Central Holidays is not responsible for any
negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or entity nor
for any act or inaction of any other third party not under its control.
Without limitation Central Holidays is not liable for any direct, indirect,
consequential, or incidental damage, injury, death, loss, accident,
delay, inconvenience or irregularity of any kind which may be
occasioned by reason of any act or omission beyond its control,
including, without limitation, any willful or negligent act, failure to act,
breach of contract of any third party such as an airline, train, hotel,
restaurant or food supplier, bus, taxi, van operator, local guide,
whether or not it uses the Central Holidays name, which is, to, or does
supply any goods or services for this trip. Central Holidays is not
responsible for any loss, injury, death or inconvenience due to delay
or changes in schedule, overbooking or downgrading of
accommodations, insolvency, or default of any third party, attacks by
animals, sickness, the lack of appropriate medical care, evacuation
to same, if necessary, weather, strikes, acts of God or government,
acts of terrorism or the threat thereof, force majeure, war, quarantine,
epidemics or the threat thereof, criminal activity, or any other cause
beyond its control.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE TRAVEL WARNINGS: In the case of a
government issued warning, we will provide our utmost consideration
to the severity of the warning and accomplish everything possible to
safeguard the well-being of our passengers. We reserve the right to
evaluate each booking on a case-by-case basis for potential refund,
cancellation fees, re-scheduling of tours or itineraries and
postponements.
AGREEMENT: Payment of deposit and/or issue of final documents
shall be deemed your consent to the terms and conditions herein.
Each participant understands that CENTRAL HOLIDAYS will be
accepting that participant’s booking in reliance upon such
participant’s acceptance of the terms and conditions as outlined in
this brochure. Terms and Conditions listed are those in effect at time
of printing and will remain until replaced. Any new or re-issue of Terms
and Conditions will replace all previous versions. No person, other
than an authorized representative of CENTRAL HOLIDAYS is
authorized, by a document in writing, to vary, add or waive any term
or condition in this brochure, including any term or condition set forth
in the preceding provisions. All transport onboard ship is provided
subject to the terms and conditions of the Passenger Contract that
you will receive with your final documentation. The Passenger Contract
on cruise ships is governed by international law and may be subject
to the Athens Protocol on Limits of Recoverable Damage as
determined by the International Monetary Fund.
NOTE: CENTRAL HOLIDAYS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
TYPOGRAPHICAL OR PRINTING ERRORS FOUND IN THIS
BROCHURE.
ARBITRATION: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating in
any way to these Terms & Conditions, to this Tour Agreement, to the
brochure, or any other information relating in any way to the trip, or to
the trip itself shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration in
Moonachie, New Jersey in accordance with the commercial rules of
the American Arbitration Association then existent. In any such
arbitration the substantive (but not procedural) law of New Jersey will
apply. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agency
shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the
interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or formation
of this contract, including but not limited to any claim that all or any
part of this contract is void or voidable.
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