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Terms
and Conditions
Reservation Payments &
Package Prices
PACKAGE PRICING: All prices quoted
are per person based on double occupancy. Single supplements apply.
Our prices include air-and-land packages and are quoted in U.S.
dollars. Land prices are guaranteed against any fluctuation in
the rate of exchange if fully paid by May 31, 2007. After this
period, Visit Italy Tours reserves the right to adjust the rates
accordingly. Also Visit Italy Tours reserves the right to pass
on any increases received from hotels, ground transportation companies,
government taxes, or other similar services. Air fares are subject
to change but can be guaranteed when paid in full. A full refund
will be made to passengers not wishing to pay increases provided
that the passenger’s written cancellation is received by
Visit Italy Tours within 5 days after price increase notification.
RESERVATION PAYMENTS: A deposit of $300 per person is required
at the time of booking: Escorted and Mediterranean cruises $400.
Plus any additional deposits that may be requested by Hotels,
Train, Cruise lines or Airlines once we have received their confirmation.
Reservations will be confirmed only after receipt of deposit.
Full and final payment is due 60 days prior to departure for INDEPENDENT
TOURS.
For MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES AND ESCORTED TOURS full and final payments
are due 60 days prior to departure. If deposits are not received
in time Visit Italy Tours reserves the right to cancel the booking.
(Late booking: reservations made within 35 days of departure are
subject to an additional $25.00 booking fee per person, plus any
costs to insure timely document delivery).
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Tour documents
are sent out three to four weeks prior to departure date, provided
payment in full has been received. Reservations made within 35
days of departure date are subject to additional costs incurred
for timely document delivery.
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Package
Details/Exclusions
PASSPORTS: A valid passport is
required of all tour participants for travel outside of the USA.
VISAS: Non U.S. citizens must consult
with the Italian consulate to determine if any visa is required.
Securing any required visas is the responsibility of the tour
participant.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Accommodations
are classified by using government ratings, where available. Accommodations
are based on two persons sharing a twin-bedded room with private
bath or shower. A single room may be provided, if available, at
an additional supplement. In addition, rooms are assigned upon
arrival based on current availability and may vary in size, amenities
and location.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE: Travelers with
any disability requiring special attention must be reported to
Visit Italy Tours at the time the reservation is made. Visit Italy
Tours will make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special
needs of disabled tour participants, but it not responsible in
the event it is unable to do so, nor is it responsible for any
denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other
independent suppliers. Motorcoaches outside of North America are
not equipped with wheelchair ramps. We regret that we cannot provide
individual assistance to a tour member for walking, dining, and
getting on and off motor coaches and other transportation vehicles,
or other personal needs. A qualified companion must accompany
travelers who need such assistance.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: Porterage is
not included in any of the tour programs, unless specifically
stated. If a tour program provides for porterage, it is restricted
to one suitcase only. Due to limited coach capacity, this single
bag should have dimensions not exceeding 30"x18"x10"
and weight not exceeding 60 lbs. (27 kg). An additional charge
will be made per traveling day if a second piece of baggage is
carried, or if the suitcase exceeds the established weight and/or
dimensions. A personal travel bag not exceeding 17"x14"x8",
which should be taken care of by the owner at all times is permitted.
No responsibility is accepted for loss of or damage to baggage
or any of the passenger's belongings. International air carriers
may also impose fees or require you to remove articles and put
them in another bag if weight or size limits on checked or carry-on
luggage is exceeded. Baggage insurance is recommended.
MEALS: All meals as indicated on
itineraries are included. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners feature
international and Italian chefs serving their specialties. In-flight
airline meals are provided according to carrier standards.
SIGHTSEEING: During holidays some
sights such as museums may be closed or unavailable for visits.
Optional excursions are offered. Your local host/hostess will
advise you of the optional excursions available, all of which
must be purchased locally.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Is provided
by private, air conditioned motorcoach or other conveyance as
specified in the package description.
EXTENDED STAYS: Visit Italy Tours
packages are designed to be fully customizable. VIT allows extension
on all our tour packages and the extension is subject only to
any additional costs that may be incurred by airfare, hotels,
private transfers, etc.
NOT INCLUDED: Transportation between
home city and airport or porterage at U.S. gateways, weekend surcharges
on airline fares, airport taxes, fuel surcharges, custom fees,
immigration fees, agricultural fees, and any other charges/fees
imposed at airports, passport and visa fees. Also phone calls,
laundry service and items of a personal nature, or sightseeing,
services or meals other than those specifically mentioned in the
respective package page.
INSURANCE: Health, accident, baggage
and trip cancellation/interruption insurance is strongly recommended
and available. You have the option to accept or refuse it. A separate
payment must be issued for the insurance coverage. Click here
for further details.
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Cancellation Policy
and Reservation Changes
CANCELLATION POLICY
INDEPENDENT TOURS: Refund will be made in full up to 90 days prior
to departure, less a $100.00 per person administrative fee. For
cancellations made 89-45 days prior are subject to an administrative
fee of $300.00 per person. Cancellations received 44-31 days prior
to departure are subject to 10% of the total tour price (per person)
or 600.00 (per person) whichever is greater plus any additional
penalties that may be imposed by the hotel/s, trains, airlines
and cruise lines. (if applicable). Cancellations received 30-8
days prior to departure are subject to 20% of the total tour price
(per person) or $1000.00 (per person) whichever is greater plus
any applicable penalties imposed by the hotels, trains, airlines
and cruise lines (if applicable). Cancellations received from
7 days prior to departure or for no-show are subject to 100% penalties.-
No refunds.
ESCORTED TOURS: Refund will be made in full up to 90 days prior
to departure, less $150.00 per person administrative fee. For
cancellations made 89-45 days prior to departure are subject to
and administrative fee of $400.00 per person. Cancellations received
44-31 days prior to departure are subject to 25% penalty (per
person) of the total tour package. Cancellations received 30-8
days prior to departure are subject to 50% penalty (per person)
of the total tour package. Cancellations received 7 days prior
to departure or for no-show are subject to 100% penalties. NO
REFUNDS.
MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES: Refund will be made in full up to 90 days
prior to departure, less $150.00 per person administrative fee.
Cancellations received 89-45 days prior to departure are subject
to an administrative fee of $400.00 per person. Cancellations
received 44-31 days prior to departure are subject to 35% penalty
(per person) of the total air-cruise-land package. Cancellations
received 30-8 days prior to departure are subject to 50% penalty
of the total air –cruise-land package.
Cancellations received 7 days prior to departure or for no-show
are subject to 100% penalties. NO REFUNDS.
Above fees do not include cancellation fees which are imposed
by hotels, trains, airlines or cruise lines. NO EXCEPTIONS to
these terms and conditions will be made and we strongly suggest
that passengers secure appropriate insurance through their travel
agents or through VIT.
RESERVATION CHANGES: Due to the
expenses incurred in making changes, a $35 per person fee will
be assessed for each change made up to 7 days before departure
on bookings. Thereafter, no changes may be made.
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Limits on Visit Italy Tours
Responsibility
CLAIMS: No claim will be considered
and no action will lie against Visit Italy Tours unless a typewritten
Notice of claim is received by registered mail by Visit Italy
Tours within 3 weeks of the completed tour. No refunds will be
made for unused services once travel arrangements have commenced.
Typewritten claims must be received within 3 weeks after scheduled
return date by registered mail.
AIRLINE RESPONSIBILITY: The carriers
concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission,
or event during the time passengers are not on board their conveyances.
The airline passenger tickets, when issued, shall be the sole
contract between airline and buyer/passenger of these tickets.
LIMITS TO VISIT ITALY TOURS RESPONSIBILITY:This program
is arranged by Visit Italy Tours. Visit Italy Tours has made the
travel arrangements as an intermediary or agent for the transportation
carrier and other suppliers of services connected with the package,
all or which are independent contractors. Visit Italy Tours in
no way owns or operates the vehicles or facilities to be used
with the packages, and assumes no responsibility for the negligent
acts and/or omissions of these independent contractors, their
employees, agents or representatives. All bookings are accepted
subject to the conditions imposed by these independent contractors
and Visit Italy Tours will make no refund in the event of their
delay cancellation, over booking, strike, or force majeure.
*Note: Visit Italy Tours does not warrant that the contents
of this Web site are error-free. This Web site could include technical
inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically
made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated
in new editions of the Web site. Visit Italy Tours may make improvements
and/or changes in the Web site at any time. Please contact our
travel professionals for the most updated and accurate information.
If there are typographical errors please report to the webmaster
at info@visititalytours.com.
Package participant(s) acknowledge receiving, reading and agreeing
to the terms and conditions set forth below, covering the packages
operated by:
Visit Italy Tours
9841 Airport Blvd. # 1424, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Tel: 1-800-255-3537• Fax: 310-649-6880
e-mail: info@visititalytours.com
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