Agreement
By registering in this trip I indicate that I have read and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the trip details. I also agree that, St. Mary & Archangel Michael Church maintain no control over the independent suppliers that will be providing accommodations and services as a part of the travel program. Accordingly, the undersigned agree not to hold St. Mary & Archangel Michael Church or its representatives responsible for any loss or injury which may be caused or contributed to by such suppliers or by any other cause, condition or event whatsoever beyond the direct control of St. Mary & Archangel Michael Church. The undersigned hereby release St. Mary & Archangel Michael Church, and their respective representatives from any and all liability for claims resulting from any acts or omissions of the independent travel suppliersproviding accommodations and services in connection with the travel program, or from any other cause, condition or event beyond the direct control of St. Mary & Archangel Michael Church.
REFUNDS, CHANGES, & CANCELLATIONS
$500 per person is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Up to 60 days prior to departure: $500 penalty for the trip
59 to 0 days to departure: 100% non-refundable
- Credit Card payment refunds made 60 days after the original payment date are subject to 3% merchant fee.
- No refunds will be made for any unused services including hotels, sightseeing, transfers, meals.
- Programs of the guaranteed departure tours are operated "as is." However, a day-by-day program may be amended due to local conditions. There is a strict NO REFUND policy for unused services
Insurance
It is highly recommended to purchase travel insurance in order to cover for any trip cancellation, travel delays, lost luggage, medical emergencies http://www.travelguard.com/
VISAS / TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
All travelers are responsible to check the Visa Requirements for the countries they are visiting or passing through prior to departure. Passports, Visas, and other travel documents must be valid for the dates of travel. US citizens do not require a visa to visit Israel. For all other destinations, it is the travelers' responsibility to check the visa requirements. All travelers' passports must be valid for at least SIX (6) months from the departure date.
IMPORTANT
For security reasons and due to measures taken by the authorities, all airlines require that the passenger's name on the AIR ticket MUST match the passenger name as it appears on the passport. The Church is not responsible for denied boarding or re-issue costs due to an incorrect name provided by the passenger or a third party acting on the passenger's behalf.
LIABILITY
To protect yourself against cancellation charges, we highly recommend that you purchase adequate Travel Insurance. If you have credit card coverage, it is important to confirm that it covers cancellation penalties. Church will not assume liability for any loss, damage, delay, or for an accident of any kind that may occur due to the negligence of any company, hotel proprietor or other person responsible for the provision of services.
ACCOMMODATIONS
All hotel and government taxes are included unless otherwise specified. AAccommodation is basedon two people sharing a room. Single room supplement cost applies when requesting a room for single occupancy. Room upgrade requests are subject to additional charges and availability. Where possible, handicapped or non-smoking rooms may be requested and are subject to availability. The right is reserved by the supplier to substitute a hotel from those listed in the brochure/website due to availability or for client comfort and/or for reasons beyond their control. Hoteliers are solely responsible for room allocation, in accommodation with the category as booked and reserved by travelers. International standards apply for check-in (3:00pm) and check-out (noon). In Israel there are no official ratings for hotels, therefore Categories of Hotels are displayed as an indication only.
Restrictions
This tour is not recommended for those guests with mobility concerns There is approximately 2 hours of daily walking, some of it with steep steps, uphill walking and over cobblestone surfaces. Participants with mobility concerns must be accompanied at their own expense by their own companion. Group leaders and tour guides cannot be responsible for assisting with walker/wheelchair.
Clothing
We recommend layered, easy care, loose-fitting, conservative clothing. A note about summer attire: shorts (or mini- skirts) and bare shoulders are considered inappropriate at all religious sites.
General Clothing for Men: Jeans, casual slacks, short and/or long sleeve shirts, socks, and light jacket.
General Clothing for Women: Jeans, long skirts, casual dresses, casual slacks, short and/or long sleeve, socks, stockings, and a light jacket or sweater is suggested. We recommend that women bring ashawl or scarf which can be placed conveniently in their day bag, so that they may drape their shoulders, or over their heads at religious sites. Remember we are going to visit a lot of churches and monasteries and it's very important as Christians to show respect.