PAYMENT: In order to meet deposit schedules with suppliers for this tour, Corporate Travel Service asks for prompt payment on the requested dates. Please see the reservation form for the payment schedule. The advertised price is based on a minimum of 42 passengers, tariffs, exchange rates, air line fuel surcharges and taxes in effect when the tour was organized and are subject to increase before tour departure. Price of the tour may have to be adjusted before final payment to reflect any increase in tariffs, fluctuation in exchange rates and/or fuel surcharges.
Corporate Travel Service accepts cash, check, money orders and Visa and MasterCard for payment. In order to qualify for the advertised price, traveler must pay entire tour (deposit and final payment) by cash or check. The discount for payment by cash or check will be made after final payments are received.
CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations must be received in writing. There will be a $100 per person cancellation penalty assessed from the time of deposit to January 24, 2010. Forfeit $350 from January 24, 2010 to March 15, 2010. Forfeit $1,600 for cancellations received between March 15, 2010 and April 9, 2010. After April 9, 2010, there is no refund. Penalties will be according to the fax or postmark date.  
STATE DEPARTMENT & OTHER AGENCIES: From time to time the State Department (www.state.gov) and the Center for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov) and other government agencies and departments issue travel advisories or warnings for one or more of the destinations that you may be visiting on tour. We encourage you to contact these agencies directly to obtain the most current information. Corporate Travel Service cannot change the cancellation terms or conditions based on the issuance of any such warning or advisory or the occurrence of any terror, health or other incident in one or more of the places this tour is scheduled to visit. All cancellation penalties must remain in full force and effect as outlined on the reservation form.
CANCELLATION INSURANCE: Corporate Travel Service HIGHLY RECOMMENDS the purchase of travel insurance. In order to receive the optimum insurance coverage, purchase travel insurance within 14 days of deposit. Call Corporate Travel Service at 313-565-8888, ext. 151 or 152.
ROOMS: Tour prices are per person according to a room type: a “Single” room is one person in a room and a “Double” is two persons in one room. “Triple” rooms are discouraged because of cramped quarters. Triples are one double bed with two persons sharing the bed and one single bed. Triples are not always available.
CHECKED LUGGAGE: Checked baggage is limited to one bag per person. There can be no exceptions. For most airlines, the one checked bag is limited to 50 pounds and 62 inches (length + width + height). If these specifications are exceeded, excess charges may be collected by the airline at the airport. Do not lock baggage you intend to check in at the airport. Please confirm these specifications when you receive your final travel documents, as they can and do change.
NOTE: Airlines are expected to begin charging for International checked baggage. You will be notified in your final travel documents and such costs will be the responsibility of the traveler.
CARRY ON LUGGAGE: You may also bring a small carry-on bag that will fit under an airline seat and on the small parcel racks of the motor coach, which average about 8 inches high by 18 inches deep. It is best if your carry-on bag is soft sided, as the parcel racks on the motor coaches are small. Currently, travellers are allowed to transport only small amounts of liquids, gels, lotions, aerosols or similar items on their person or in their carry-on luggage. Details will be in your final travel documents.

GRATUTITIES: Gratuities for your escort, driver and guides are not included. In Europe it is customary to tip the escort (3) Euros and the driver two (2) Euros per person per day. The tip for the local guides is usually about one (1) Euro for half-day tours and two (2) Euros for full day tours.
PASSPORT: A valid U.S. Passport is required of all passengers. Please apply for your passport immediately as passports are taking a long time to process. Make sure to have it in your possession at all times while on tour. It must be valid for 6 months following the return date of the trip or boarding may be denied or entry into the destination may be forbidden.
GROUP AIR: Due to the airlines’ reduced capacity and restrictive group reservation terms, group air reservations are often difficult to coordinate. The number of connections, length of layovers, and all conditions surrounding air travel cannot be guaranteed and may change before departure. Accordingly, if you require specific air travel needs and are not flexible concerning group air travel, you may wish to consider purchasing a Land-Only package and secure your own preferred air arrangements. In this case, you must notify Corporate Travel Service no less than 120 days before departure, be responsible for meeting the group at a specified location and time on the tour, and sign a Corporate Travel Service Land Only Waiver. Land only passengers are responsible for arranging and the cost of transfers to and from the airport. Corporate Travel Service will not be responsible for any loss incurred by traveller due to a cancelled flight or other means of transportation. Please investigate purchasing travel insurance to cover any type of loss associated with cancelled air or other transportation. Seat Requests: Please note that group seats are assigned “at the discretion of the airline”, although every effort will be made to fulfill requests, SPECIFIC SEAT ASSIGNMENTS CANNOT AND WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED. Seat numbers will not be advised until check in at the airport. If you require specific seats, Corporate Travel Service suggests you book the tour package as “land only” and arrange your own air.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Unless otherwise notified, Corporate Travel Service will mail to you or your group leader a more detailed itinerary and General Information Sheet approximately 2 weeks or 10 days before departure.
ITINERARY: The Itinerary as presented in this brochure is tentative and represents what we are planning for you, however it is subject to confirmations from many organizations. Because of changes in local schedules, we may need to alter specified events, dates and/or venues to better fit the overall plan.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Travellers must be medically and physically fit for this tour. This tour require significant walking, as motor coaches are not permitted to pick up and drop off in front of major attractions. The tour is not wheelchair accessible. Should any special assistance be required, traveller agrees to bring a companion capable and willing to assist traveller.
CHILDREN UNDER 18: For a minor under the age of 18 to travel out of the United States without both parents or legal guardians, a notarized affidavit must be obtained and presented to immigration official upon departure and return to the United States. You may request a form from our office.