Deposit toward a trip constitutes full knowledge and acceptance of all Terms and Conditions.

Reservations and Deposits

Escorted Tours: Reservations should be made as early as possible to guarantee the departure of your choice. A deposit of €100 per person is required at the time of reservation. Your reservation is confirmed upon receipt of your deposit at Tripstoturkey, CityWindowsTravel.

All other programs: A deposit of €100 per person is required before we process any reservation. Should we be unable to obtain a reservation for you, this deposit will be refunded in full. After reservation is processed there is a €50 charge for each revision.

Unused Arrangements

Because the rates of Tripstoturkey are based on group participation or minimum nights requirements, no refund can be made for any accommodation, service, or feature not taken. If cancellation occurs while the trip is in progress, no refund can be made for the portion not taken. All other claims for refunds must be made through the agent from whom the trip has been purchased within 30 days after completion of the trip, otherwise no refunds will be made. All appropriate receipts and documentation must accompany the refund request. We strongly recommend the purchase of "trip cancellation" insurance.

Cancellation Policy

Deposit towards a booking constitutes full knowledge and acceptance of the cancellation policy. Cancellation must be received in writing (along with all travel documents) before it will be processed. Regardless of the cause, the following terms will apply upon cancellation:

Land Portion Penalties (per person)

Booking to 45 days prior to departure: €35

44 days to 10 days prior 25%of total cost.

9 days to 1 day prior 50% of total cost.

Day of departure or while on trip 100% of total cost.

The €35 nonrefundable handling fee can be credited to another tour if purchased within one year. Passenger must retain copy of invoice in order to claim credit.

Airfare Penalties (per person)

Canceling or changing (including name corrections) of air reservation before or after departure may result in airline penalties ranging from €135 to total cost of ticket depending on the airline.

Cost of the Tour Does Not Include

International air transportation unless specifically stated otherwise in the tour, expenses of passport, visas, laundry, wines, liquor, mineral water, and all items of a personal nature; items not on set menus, expenses of guides, buses or cars for sight-seeing not included in the itinerary, excessive baggage charges, health, accident, baggage, and "trip cancellation" insurance; also tipping for room service and other personal services, gratuity to the tour manager, and other items not mentioned as being included. Cost of tour does not include airport and port taxes.

Insurance

Tripstoturkey cannot be responsible or liable for loss, damage or theft of personal luggage and belongings, nor can we be liable for personal injury, accident or illness. In most foreign countries, insurance coverage of personal injury, accident or illness is not available on the basis of U.S. standards. That is why we strongly urge you to check with your insurance agent to make sure you are adequately covered for any eventualities. You can purchase additional insurance from either your insurance broker or your travel agent to cover luggage, personal effects and accident and health. We strongly recommend the purchase of "trip cancellation" insurance.

Important Notice

Tripstoturkey reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a tour passenger should such person's health or mental condition or physical infirmity or general deportment impede the operation of the tour or the rights or welfare or enjoyment of other tour passengers, and refund of unused land tour services is the limit of Tripstoturkey liability.

Responsibility

Tripstoturkey reserves the right without notice to withdraw any part or all of the tour and to make such changes as may be necessary and the extra cost, if any, resulting therefrom shall be paid by the tour members. Except where otherwise stated, Tripstoturkey acts only as an agent in securing hotel, transportation and other travel services and in no event shall Tripstoturkey be liable in the event of any failure by any person or company to render any transportation, lodging or other travel service to be provided on the tour. All hotel, transportation and other travel services are provided to tour members subject to all the terms and conditions under which they are offered to the public generally. Neither Tripstoturkey nor its agents shall be liable for any personal injury, property loss or other damage to any tour member sustained on the tour whether arising out of or incident to the tour or otherwise. Tripstoturkey is not responsible for luggage lost by airlines or left behind by passengers, any costs incurred will be the responsibility of the passenger. Any dispute arising out of this trip will be settled in the courts of the city of Istanbul.

Airlines Clause

The IATA Carriers, steamship lines and other transportation companies whose services are featured in these tours are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time passengers are not on board their respective conveyances. The passage contract in use by these companies when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the companies and the purchaser of these tour and/or passage.

Tripsroturkey does not assume responsibility for cancellation fees of apex or any special fares due to itinerary or departure changes.

Air prices are subject to change.

Airline Baggage Regulations

Economy class allowance per tour participant is two checked pieces for which the total sum of the 3 dimensions (length plus height and width) does not exceed 106 inches (270 cms). No single piece may exceed the 3-dimensional sum of 62 inches (158 cms). Carrier liability for member's baggage is clearly stated on the passenger contract included on all tickets or can be found on file for inspection at the offices of the carrier. Liability to checked and unchecked baggage shall in no event exceed the actual loss incurred by the passenger, subject to proof of the amount of the loss.

Land Costs

As quoted in this brochure are applicable through the end of December.

Note

Inclement weather may necessitate changes in the itinerary as outlined in the responsibility clause. There may also be other circumstances in which changes (such as hotel replacements) become necessary or advisable. Any savings realized by these changes will be passed on to the passengers, any resultant expenses shall be borne by the passengers.

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