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14-Day Affordable Peru with Amazon Experience Tour Code: 600-2297

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    Double $2999
    3rd Person
    Adult $2735
    Child
    (Age 0-12)    		 $2678

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Day 1: Lima

Deluxe Hotel: Jose Antonio Executive Hotel or similar 4 Star Hotel
Meal: Excluded
As guests arrive at the airport in Lima, Peru, they will be met by a tour representative and transferred to the local hotel. They will then have the reminded of the day free to spend at their own leisure.

Day 2: Lima

Deluxe Hotel: Hotel Jose Antonio Deluxe or similar 4 Star Hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
This morning's tour of Lima, with its 2000 years of history, begins at the colonial center of the city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its historic buildings surrounding the splendid Plaza Mayor. View the impressive Palace of the Archbishop with its fine carved balcony, the opulent Government Palace, official residence of the President, and the 16th century Cathedral of Lima whose first stone was laid by Pizarro. Continue to the 17th century Monasterio de San Francisco complex with its magnificent tiles, ornate carved ceilings, exceptional paintings and world-renowned library. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure or join the optional Pachacamac Pre-Inca Ruins tour. Visit the archaeological site of Pachacamac, one of the largest religious centers in pre-Inca times on the Peruvian coast. This afternoon, join your Tour Manager for an orientation meeting. Tonight, perhaps attend the optional Evening Larco Herrera Museum with dinner. Experience one of Lima's most magnificent museums by night on this tour, that also includes a light supper. Admire the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian masterpieces and a stunning exhibition of gold and priceless jewels

  • Lima, PERU

    Lima, PERU
    Lima, the capital city of Peru, was founded by conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535. This city's historic places include the National University of San Marcos, which was established in 1551 and is the oldest university in the Americas.

    Government Palace

    Government Palace
    The Government Palace, located on the north side of the Plaza Mayor in Peru's capital city Lima. The palace was built in 1535 and is a stately government building with a set of ornamental guards. It features a large wrought-iron fence that surrounds the building and lines one side of the Plaza Mayor behind the Rimac River.

    Monastery of San Francisco

    Monastery of San Francisco
    Saint Francis Monastery located in Lima, Peru. The church and convent are part of the Historic Centre of Lima, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991. Aside from a church and monastery it also contains a library and catacombs.

    Cathedral Basilica of Lima

    A Roman Catholic cathedral located in the Plaza Mayor of downtown Lima constructed in 1535 - 1649.

    Evening Larco Herrera Museum with dinner

    This evening drive through Lima and arrive at the Larco Herrera Museum. Experience one of Lima’s most magnificent museums by night on this tour that also includes dinner. Sit down to a light supper in the elegant dining room. The museum is located in an 18th century restored mansion, built over a 7th century pyramid and surrounded by gardens. Following supper, immerse yourself in the cultural intrigue of the museum with your local guide. Admire the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian masterpieces and a stunning exhibition of gold and priceless jewels.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $89; Child $89|Duration: Approx. 3 Hours

    Pachacamac Pre-Inca Ruins

    Visit the archaeological site of Pachacamac, one of the largest religious centres in pre-Inca times on the Peruvian coast. Uncover the ancient mystery of the Pachacamac Temple with the help of your knowledgeable guide. Explore the remarkable religious compound and discover its intriguing history and 200 AD origin. Marvel at the majestic pyramids dedicated to the sun and the moon and admire the architectural precision of the buildings while learning about the customs and traditions of the pre-Inca civilization.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $39; Child $39|Duration: Approx. 4 Hours

Day 3: Lima - Cusco - Chinchero - Sacred Valley of the Incas (12858 km)

Standard Hotel: San Agustin Urubamba Hotel 3 Star
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
Depart Lima this morning by flight to Cuzco, ancient capital of the Inca Empire and the oldest continuously inhabited city in South America. Upon arrival, drive through the rugged mountainous region with its magnificent panoramas, along roads with farms and small villages to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. En route, stop in Chinchero. Here, have an authentic Peruvian lunch followed by a demonstration of the ancient Andean tradition of making textiles from naturally dyed handwoven alpaca wool. Remarkably, the source for the vibrant colors are dyes that come from plants, minerals, and insects. Wander around the complex and shop for souvenirs among the fine textiles and other local treasures. This evening, dinner with music is at a lovely restaurant

  • Cusco, PERU

    Cusco, PERU
    This city once served as the capital of the Inca Empire. Many of its most popular sights are the ruins of this once-great people, such as the famous "lost city" of Machu Picchu. Cuzo itself also has many sights.

  • Chinchero, PERU

    The small rustic town of Chinchero lies off the main road between Cusco and Urubamba. It sits at 3762m above sea level. It is towered over by the Vilcabamba range and the snowcapped peak of Salcantay. There is a great display of Inca architecture, ruins and megalithic carved rocks. Chinchero is home to the famous Peruvian weaving and also has a colouful market. Chinchero is also believed to be the birthplace of the rainbow.

Day 4: Sacred Valley of the Incas

Standard Hotel: San Agustin Urubamba Hotel 3 Star
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
We will be able to enjoy the morning at our own leisure in the Sacred Valley and explore some of the ruins independently. Alternatively, we will also have the option to tour Moray, a remarkable agricultural center that demonstrates the Incas' mastery of high-altitude crop growing, and Maras, known for its nearby salt evaporation ponds. This afternoon, we will visit the impressive fortress of Ollantaytambo. In the evening, we will go to the countryside home of a local Peruvian family for a traditional dinner.

  • Urubamba, PERU

    The largest town located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Urubamba, whose name in Quechan means "flat land of spiders," is a short journey north of Cuzco.

    Maras & Moray Tour

    Begin the tour in Moray, an impressive agricultural center that demonstrates the ancient Incan’s mastery of high-altitude crop growing. Here, you’ll see a large complex of terraced circular depressions in the earth which historians believe were used to study the climatic conditions on crops. As you descend each layer, the surrounding temperature descends as well, degree by degree, making for a unique and highly sophisticated thermo graphic tool. During the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to see the local farmers and shepherds working with native crops and animals all along the valley. This is a unique chance to peer into the daily lives of the indigenous people. Next, visit the colonial town of Maras, known for its nearby salt evaporation ponds in use since the time of the Incas. Learn more about salt extraction from the locals.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $49; Child $49|Duration: Approx. 5 Hours

    Dinner with Local Peruvian Family

    Tonight, you're invited to dine with a traditional Peruvian Family in their countryside home. Sample delectable local home-cooked Peruvian cuisine along with a warm and friendly cultural exchange with the family. As you share dinner, you’ll get to know the family first-hand and learn about work and everyday life in Peru.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $25; Child $25|Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

Day 5: Urubamba - Machu Picchu - Cuzco (123 km)

Standard Hotel: Jose Antonio Cuzco Hotel 3+ Star
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Early morning transfer to the Sacred Valley's Ollanta Station to board the Vistadome Train that travels through misty peaks to the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas", designated by UNESCO as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Machu Picchu was virtually unknown to the western world until Hiram Bingham's re-discovery in 1911. Spend the morning viewing the unforgettable wonders of this 15th century retreat, abandoned nearly 100 years later with the arrival of the conquistadors. See the highlights of the site including the imposing Temple of the Sun, the House of the Priest, the Sacred Plaza and the intricately carved rock likely used as a sundial by the ancient Incas. The images of this significant archaeological site will be a long-lasting memory. Return to the Sacred Valley in the early evening and transfer to your hotel in Cuzco for overnight

  • Machu Picchu, PERU

    Machu Picchu, PERU
    The famous citadel of the Inca sits atop a scraggy mountain peak overlooking the valley that was sacred to those people. These ruins feature many temples and the famous terraced-gardens the Inca developed for agriculture in the Andes.

    Duration: Approx. 3 Hours

    Temple of the Sun

    Temple of the Sun
    The Temple of the Sun is a building in Machu Picchu that one stood as the tallest building in the city, to mark its importance for the Inca. Sacred religious rituals and astronomical studies were held within the building.

Day 6: Cusco

Standard Hotel: Jose Antonio Cuzco Hotel 3+ Star
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included
We will spend our day today discovering the imperial city of Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. In this lively city, we will see the influence of both Incan and Spanish cultures. We will take the time to explore and shop for the finest handicrafts and textiles in all of Peru. We will go on a "Behind the Scenes" tour of the city, visiting a local market to try some fresh-baked chuta bread and shop for ingredients to use in this afternoon's cooking lesson. We will stop at the Cuzco Cemetery to learn about Andean life and death and meet with a local shaman (holy man). Then, we will take a cooking lesson and get to eat our delicious creations when they are ready. In the afternoon, we will go on an optional excursion to see the highlights of Cusco, like the Colonial Cathedral, the Temple of the Sun, and the fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Tonight, we will savor the culinary delights of Andean cuisine at a local restaurant.

  • Cusco, PERU

    Cusco, PERU
    This city once served as the capital of the Inca Empire. Many of its most popular sights are the ruins of this once-great people, such as the famous "lost city" of Machu Picchu. Cuzo itself also has many sights.

    Half Day Cuzco Behind the Scenes (AM)

    Begin with a "Healing Ceremony". Meet with an Andean shaman or healer and witness an offering to mother earth & the sacred mountain protectors to thank them for this trip. Continue with a visit to a local fruit and vegetable market and observe the locals shopping for their daily goods. Try the local chuta bread and enjoy this colorful market where you will experience many new things. Later, head to the local Cuzco cemetery, where you will learn about the Andean understanding of life and see how the locals decorate the graves with gifts and food for their dead. It is traditional belief that the dead eat and drink as they would during life. Conclude the tour with a cooking demonstration by a local chef showing you how to make a traditional dish from Cuzco, followed by lunch.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $59; Child $59|Duration: Approx. 4 Hours

    Half Day Highlights of Cuzco (PM)

    Starts at the impressive Colonial Cathedral in Cuzco which contains over 400 paintings from the CusqueNa School in addition to an impressive collection of colonial art, including Marcos Zapata's depiction of The Last Supper displaying Cuy, or Guinea Pig, as the main course. Continue on to visit the Temple of the Sun, whose walls and floors were allegedly once covered by sheets of solid gold. From here you will travel to Sacsayhuaman. This impressive fortress, which consists of individual stones weighing well over 100 tons, took over seven decades to complete and is a prime example of Incan military architecture. Conclude the day at the Kenko amphitheater, a mysterious limestone formation decorated by intricately carved depictions of mythical entities. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit a local shop featuring alpaca clothing and accessories, and a local jewelry shop, featuring gold and silver necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $79; Child $79|Duration: Approx. 4 Hours

Day 7: Cusco - Raqchi - Puno (12811 km)

Standard Hotel: Hotel Royal Inn 3 Star
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
Depart Cuzco early in the morning on a long drive today. Enjoy spectacular scenery as you drive through the Andes mountain range and the Andean plains to Puno on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca. In this area, South American camelids (llamas and alpacas) graze on the immense plateaus and plains. En route visit the 15th century Temple of Wiracocha, with its elaborate stonework, the largest Inca temple ever discovered. Today, Raqchi remains home to many farmers, ranchers and artisans. Then, you arrive at pristine Lake Titicaca sitting majestically at 12,500 feet above sea level, backed by the snowcapped peaks of Bolivia's Cordillera Real range. This is the highest navigable lake in the world and South America's largest fresh water lake. A box lunch will be provided en route before arriving in Puno for overnight

  • Raqchi, PERU

    An Inca archaeological site in Peru known as the Temple of Wiracocha, one of its constituents.

    Temple of Wiracocha

    The Temple of Wiracocha is the most famous construction of the archaeological site of Raqchi in Cusco. Its name is related to the god Huiracocha, creator of the world according to many ancient cultures of the coast and mountains of Peru. It is a temple over 14 meters high, the tallest Inca structure discovered to date.

  • Lake Titicaca, PERU

    In Andean belief, Titicaca is the birthplace of the sun. Set between Peru and Bolivia, it’s the largest lake in South America and the highest navigable body of water in the world. Bright days contrast with bitterly cold nights. Enthralling, deep-blue Lake Titicaca is the unifying, longtime home of highland cultures steeped in the old ways.

  • Puno, PERU

    Puno is a city in southeastern Peru, located on the shore of Lake Titicaca. It is the capital city of the Puno Region and the Puno Province. Puno has several churches dating back from the colonial period; they were built to service the Spanish population and evangelize the natives.

Day 8: Excursion to Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca (12942 km)

Standard Hotel: Hotel Royal Inn 3 Star
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
This morning, an excursion by boat transports you from Puno to the fascinating Uros Floating Islands where the indigenous people of the area, the Uros, live on islands that dot the lake. The Uros live very much the same as their ancestors did and still follow the ancient customs and traditions. These islands are completely man-made structures, using the totora reeds from the lake to build the islands and houses. Return to Puno for the remainder of the day at leisure. Or, take the optional tour to the Sillustani Tombs, the pre-Incan burial ground on the shores of Lake Umayo. The tombs here are built above the ground in tower-like structures called chullpas, vestiges of the Colla people before they were conquered by the Incas in the 15th century. Evening is at leisure in Puno

  • Lake Titicaca, PERU

    In Andean belief, Titicaca is the birthplace of the sun. Set between Peru and Bolivia, it’s the largest lake in South America and the highest navigable body of water in the world. Bright days contrast with bitterly cold nights. Enthralling, deep-blue Lake Titicaca is the unifying, longtime home of highland cultures steeped in the old ways.

    Uros Floating Islands

    Created by the indigenous Uros people as protection against attacks from the Incas, the Uros Islands are one of the world's most innovative feats of human engineering.

  • Puno, PERU

    Puno is a city in southeastern Peru, located on the shore of Lake Titicaca. It is the capital city of the Puno Region and the Puno Province. Puno has several churches dating back from the colonial period; they were built to service the Spanish population and evangelize the natives.

    Half Day Sillustani Tombs

    Afternoon drive to the pre-Incan burial ground of Sillustani. Upon arrival, a walking tour to the "Chullpas" of Sillustani on Lake Umayo, where the ancient Aymaras buried their high priests, in cylinder-shaped tombs. Please note that the archaeological site is located approximately a half-mile, 15 minute walk uphill from where you exit the bus.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $49; Child $49|Duration: Approx. 3 Hours 30 Minutes

Day 9: Puno - Lima (874 km)

Deluxe Hotel: Hotel Jose Antonio Deluxe or similar 4 Star Hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included
We will depart Puno by flying to Lima, where we will spend the rest of the day at our own leisure. In the evening, we will have dinner with the group, enjoying more Peruvian specialties.

Day 10: Lima - Iquitos (1013 km)

Standard Hotel: Ceiba Tops Lodge or similar 3 Star
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
Today, we will depart from Lima by flying to Iquitos, the capital of the Peruvian Amazon. Upon arrival, we will transfer by boat to our lodge on the Amazon River. The scenery is amazing - the Amazon is one of the planet's richest and most biodiverse regions. A box lunch will be provided. Once you get settled into your lodge, visit a community along the Amazon River to learn about their way of life. Tonight, savor dinner together at the lodge

  • Iquitos, PERU

    It is known as the "capital of the Peruvian Amazon", located in the Great Plains of the Amazon Basin, which can be reached only by airplane or boat.

    Amazon Rain Forest

Day 11: Iquitos - Amazon River - Yagua Village - Iquitos

Standard Hotel: Ceiba Tops Lodge or similar 3 Star
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
Start the day with a hearty breakfast. After, visit Monkey Island, a family-run rescue center for monkeys where you view several species in their natural habitat and learn about the rescue and rehabilitation efforts. Then, try your hand at fishing for Piranha, the omnivorous creatures known for their sharp teeth and voracious appetite. On this excursion, enjoy the breathtaking sights and sounds of the Amazon - perhaps you'll spot the unique pink and gray river dolphins found in Amazonian waters. Continue on by boat to the remote village of Yagua, where you learn about their culture and traditions so closely linked to the rainforest. The guide also shares how these peaceful people were affected by the arrival of the Europeans and the passing of time. Opportunity to purchase or trade for some of the local crafts and watch a blowgun demonstration which some of the elders still use for hunting. Return by boat to the lodge

  • Iquitos, PERU

    It is known as the "capital of the Peruvian Amazon", located in the Great Plains of the Amazon Basin, which can be reached only by airplane or boat.

    Monkey Island

    Monkey Island in Iquitos, a place where animals are totally safe from hunters. It's a family-run rescue center for monkeys where you view several species in their natural habitat and learn about the rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

    Yagua

    The Yagua Indigenous Community is located at the border between Colombia and Peru, near the Brazilian port of Tabatinga. This community is notable because its members still use hooks, spears, and tridents in their fishing activities. They also use bows and arrows and blowguns to hunt monkeys, sloths, and capybaras to survive.

Day 12: Iquitos - Timicuro - Mazan - Indiana - Iquitos / Canopy Walk

Standard Hotel: Ceiba Tops Lodge or similar 3 Star
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
Today, we will travel to Timicuro and board a motorcar to the village of Mazan on the banks of the Napo River. Afterwards, we will travel to the town of Indiana, originally a Franciscan mission that has since become a thriving river community. Throughout the day, we will have ample opportunities to meet the local people who call this magical place home. Alternatively, we also have the option to spend the day on a Canopy Walkway Excursion, where we will be amazed as we walk 115 feet above the rainforest floor. After a buffet lunch at the lodge, we will continue to the ReNuPeRu Ethnobotanical Gardens, a facility which cultivates over 240 species of medicinal and other useful rainforest plans, tended to by a local shaman. Then, we will return to the lodge for dinner before taking an evening walk through the rainforest.

  • Iquitos, PERU

    It is known as the "capital of the Peruvian Amazon", located in the Great Plains of the Amazon Basin, which can be reached only by airplane or boat.

    Full Day Canopy Walkway

    Early morning departure to the ExplorNapo Lodge by boat. After breakfast, your tour begins with a 40 minute trek to the canopy walkway through the lush Amazon rainforest. This is truly a fabulous and unequaled rainforest experience! At a height of over 115 feet, extending for one-third of a mile across 14 walkways, the walkway provides views of the rainforest from the treetops, a perfect vantage point for observing Amazon wildlife and vegetation. This walkway is accessible to all and requires no special skills or equipment. The suspended walkway is spread between the area's largest rainforest trees and is one of the longest canopy walkways in the world. Enjoy a lovely buffet lunch at the lodge before visiting the RenuPeru Ethnobotanical Garden. This garden features over 240 species of medicinal and other useful rainforest plants and is tended by the local shaman. You’ll be enlightened about Amazonian natural healing and the many uses of some of the plants grown here, as well as some organic remedies used in modern medicine today. Visit the indigenous Maijuna community to learn about their history and traditions, before returning to Ceiba Tops.

    This Tour is not recommended for customers that are uncomfortable with heights.

    Pick-up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 9 hours.

    *Passengers who choose this optional will not be able to participate in the included visits to Timicuro, Mazan and the town of Indiana

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $139; Child $139|Duration: Approx. 9 Hours

Day 13: Iquitos - Lima

Deluxe Hotel: Jose Antonio Executive Hotel or similar 4 Star Hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
After a leisurely morning, return to Iquitos for the flight to Lima, where you spend the last night in Peru. A box lunch will be provided en route to the airport. This evening, perhaps try one of Lima's superb gourmet restaurants for a last "foodie" adventure

Day 14: Lima

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today, guests will transfer from the hotel in Lima for their departure flights.
* Due to the high elevation, travel in the Peruvian highlands may cause some passengers to experience the temporary effects of altitude sickness. If you have any concerns about traveling to higher than your accustomed elevation, please consult your healthcare provider.
* Note: Some flights depart shortly after midnight in the very early morning. Transfers depart the hotel approximately 4 hours prior to flight time.
  • Price does not include arrival/departure transfers, if you need this service， please choose it when you book this tour
  • Some flights depart shortly after midnight in the very early morning. Transfers depart the hotel approximately 4 hours prior to flight time.

Price Includes

  • 13 nights accommodations: 4 nights Lima; 2 nights Urubamba Sacred Valley; 2 nights Cuzco; 2 nights Puno; 3 nights Iquitos
  • 25 meals: 13 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
  • All intra-flights: Lima-Cuzco, Juliaca-Lima, Lima-Iquitos & Iquitos-Lima
  • All transfers
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in air-conditioned motor coach
  • English-speaking tour manager and local guides in all major cities.
  • Entrance fees per itinerary

Price Excludes

Destination Adult Child
Cusco
Half Day Cuzco Behind the Scenes (AM) (Optional) $59 $59
Half Day Highlights of Cuzco (PM) (Optional) $79 $79
Iquitos
Full Day Canopy Walkway (Optional) $139 $139
Lima
Evening Larco Herrera Museum with dinner (Optional) $89 $89
Pachacamac Pre-Inca Ruins (Optional) $39 $39
Puno
Half Day Sillustani Tombs (Optional) $49 $49
Urubamba
Dinner with Local Peruvian Family (Optional) $25 $25
Maras & Moray Tour (Optional) $49 $49
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  • Passports and Visas: Passengers are responsible for ensuring that they have the proper travel documents and MUST CHECK with the respective consulate(s) or visa agency to determine whether any visas or passports are required. Passports are required to be valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel.
  • Children: All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted or guided tours is six. Minimum age for European River Cruises is 12. There is no minimum age on independent packages. Discounts for children sharing a room as third may apply to children under 12.
  • Travel Protection (Insurance): The cost of your trip may increase, due to personal emergencies that may affect your travel plans. Comprehensive trip insurance is therefore highly recommended by operator. Your premium is related to your trip cost, so you don't have to worry about being over-insured. Trip Protection Plan premiums are non-refundable. Click here for more information.
  • Travelers with Disabilities: Tour participants requiring any form of assistance are required to notify operator in writing at the time of reservation, and must be accompanied by an individual responsible for providing those services. Tour managers, guides, drivers or other tour, hotel, ship personnel are not able to provide such assistance. Wheelchairs + Walkers: Due to physical constraints and space limitations, wheelchairs and walkers may not be taken aboard motor coaches and/or river cruise ships. Operator reserves the right to remove any person from a tour or cruise who has not provided the required notification, has not received written confirmation from operator, or does not comply with these regulations. All related expenses, including those to return home, will be borne by the passenger.
  • Hotel Accommodations: All rooms are standard twin-bedded (two single beds) rooms with private facilities, unless you have specifically requested and paid for an upgraded room category. Special requests such as bed types, smoking preference and connecting rooms are subject to availability. Room selection in all cases, unless otherwise reserved, is strictly at the discretion of the hotel's management on a run-of-house basis. Triple rooms consist of standard twin beds plus a sofa/folding bed or cot for third person. The number of persons accommodated does not dictate the room size. Although available at most 4 and 5 star hotels, use of air-conditioning abroad differs greatly from the United States. Many European hotels were built before central air-conditioning was introduced. Air-conditioning is often shut down at night and from the end until the start of the summer months. All hotel rates are based on operator agreements with its suppliers and are not negotiable. Hotel check-in time is generally not before 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is prior to noon. Please be sure that adequate arrangements for accommodations have been taken into consideration when a late night flight is being used. If a day room is included in the itinerary, check-out will normally be 6:00 p.m. We reserve the right to make substitutions with hotels of equal standard. There will be no refunds for any difference in the cost of those accommodations.
  • Meals: As specified in each itinerary. Meals are based on the hotel's or restaurant's buffet or set menu. In general, beverages are not included, unless specifically stated.
  • Transfers: Transfers are provided as indicated for each tour by car, minibus, or motor coach provided airfare is purchased from operator. If you purchase a land-only tour, or if you deviate from the arrival and/or departure dates as stated in the itinerary, you will automatically be billed for the transfer service, which you may advise us to cancel at any time prior to your final tour payment date. Your arrival transfer is guaranteed for up to one hour from your scheduled arrival time in order to compensate for minor delays. Operator or the transfer company will not be responsible for flight delays, for any reason, beyond one hour from your originally scheduled arrival time. In case of a delay, whether due to flight delay or time spent reporting baggage damage or loss, it will be your responsibility to make other transfer arrangements such as a taxi. Transfer costs are not refundable and any additional expenses will be your responsibility.
  • Sightseeing: Will be operated by motor-vehicle, its size dictated by the number of participants. All tours have been designed to accommodate individuals as well as groups. The number of participants may vary during the tour, as operator accommodates travelers arriving on different airlines and on different days of the week. Times listed in itineraries are approximate and meant only as guidelines. It is your responsibility to arrive on time for all scheduled flights, cruises, and package components. Arriving late may be considered a "no-show", in which case you will not be eligible for refund for the unused service(s). We cannot guarantee the number of passengers who will be on any given tour. You may find that you are traveling with a sizeable group or only with your own companions. Services, however, will remain constant no matter the number of tour participants. On dates including, but not limited to religious holidays and national celebrations, some monuments and sites may be closed. On these occasions, touring itineraries may be amended to reflect these closures. Occasionally, during holidays and certain periods, due to unforeseen circumstances there may be last-minute changes, sometimes after arrival, in the sequence of the tour and/or hotels. Therefore, we reserve the right to adjust the sequence and/or substitute any hotels with others of similar category. In such cases there will be no cost adjustment.
  • Rail: Rail tickets are valid for the dates and times specified and once issued are non-refundable. The possibility of date and/or time changes once issued is strictly subject to availability and may by accompanied by rate increases.
  • Optional Sightseeing Tours: A limited selection of optional sightseeing tours are available for purchase at any time until the final payment due date. Those associated with escorted and guided programs will be available for purchase locally based upon availability. Some optional tours require a minimum number of participants and may not be operated; in such cases, the tour company will attempt to notify you locally, and you will receive a full refund upon your return home. Optional tours may be conducted in more than one language.
  • Non-Operation of Escorted Tour: Escorted tour packages are based upon a minimum number of participants. Cancellation of any tour for lack of participation will be advised at least 30 days prior to the tour's departure, and all money will be refunded. Operator will not be held responsible for any costs relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of airline tickets or visa fees. Voluntary cancellations due to political instability, acts of terrorism, government intervention or US State Department warning will be subject to the above fees, provided the program is deemed (by operator) able to continue. Should operator elect to cancel a departure for any of these reasons, every effort will be made to obtain refunds from suppliers, however no guarantees can be provided on their behalf.
  • Group Harmony: To ensure the desired group synergy, operator reserves the right to accept, reject or expel any individual who is deemed disruptive or incompatible with the interests of the group. All expenses to do so will be borne by the passenger.
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE: All customer service issues must be submitted in writing and received no later than 30 days following your return. Claims for refund of undelivered services must be accompanied by payment receipt(s) and local documentation. There will be no refunds for unused package tour services or features, including missed transfers due to airline changes and/or missed flights, unused meals, missed sightseeing tours, unused entrance fees, and accommodations. Airline flight cancellations and delays for any reason are not the responsibility of operator. Submit your claim directly to the airline. Operator does not guarantee airline response. Eligible airline tickets may only be refunded once the original paper coupons are returned to operator via a trackable overnight package; e-tickets do not need to be returned. Lost paper tickets have no refund value. Processing of claims will take up to eight weeks from the date operator receives relevant documents. These terms may not be changed by anyone other than an authorized representative of operator and must be documented in writing. Operator is not obliged to guarantee promises (written or verbal) made by local hotel staff, tour guides, or any other persons not under direct employ of operator.
  • RESPONSIBILITY: Operator and its representatives abroad act only as independent contractors acting on behalf of neither the customer nor the suppliers and principals. All exchange orders, coupons, and tickets, whether paper or electronic, are issued subject to the terms and conditions under which such means of transportation, accommodations, and other services are offered or provided. The issuance and acceptance of such documents shall be deemed to be consent to the further conditions. Operator does not own nor operate the hotels, motor coaches, airlines, cruise lines, or any other service providers which compose their tours, and will not be held responsible for changes and/or cancellations for any reason by airlines, hotels or cruise ships.
  • The Travel Agent and/or Tour Operator, shall not be in any way liable for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity in any vehicle, or through the act of default of any company, or person engaged in conveying passengers, or of any hotel proprietor, personnel, servant or any other person otherwise in connection therewith. Operator shall not be held responsible for potential risks and hazards associated with travel to destinations included in this brochure, where injury, delay, or unanticipated events may occur. Operator shall not assume responsibility for standards of quality, hygiene, political stability, cuisine, sanitation facilities, diseases or viruses contracted while traveling for any cause, cleanliness, telecommunications facilities, methods of conducting business, emergency medical evacuation, treatment, or medical services found in these destinations. Travel to these areas may entail risks including but not limited to the hazards of traveling in politically unstable areas, civil disturbances, war, and arbitrary changes mandated by government authorities or private concerns. It is the responsibility of the passenger(s) to check with the U.S. State Department, Consular Information, click here for any current advisories and updates to the destinations on their itinerary. Operator shall be held harmless from any and all liability in connection with the foregoing. Operator cannot accept responsibility for loss or expense due to delay or changes in transportation schedule or other causes. Operator shall not be held responsible for potential loss of services due to inclement weather conditions.
  • Any and all disputes and matters whatsoever arising under, in connection with or incident to these Terms and Conditions, to the brochure, to the website, or any other information relating in any way to the trip, or to the trip itself, shall be litigated before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, or as to those lawsuits to which the Federal Courts of the United States lack subject matter jurisdiction, before a court located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. to the exclusion of the courts of any other county, state or country. Any suit to recover on any such claim is waived unless filed within 180 days after the date of departure, and unless served on operator within 120 days after filing.

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