GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TOUR: 

Financial arrangements:           
The current cost of the land portion of the tour is $2700 (as of January 1, 2008), based on double occupancy. Round trip air ticket from NYC (JKF-Thessaloniki via Athens, return – Athens - JFK) with the Olympic Airlines is $1050.              

Price includes: 
•     Accommodation in good Tourist-Class Hotels (good 3***) with breakfasts daily
•     Some extra meals
•    Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach for the transfers all along the tour, according to the       program
•    Road and local taxes for the tourist bus
•    Tours as per the above itinerary
•    Entrance tickets to the museums and churches as per the above itinerary.   

Price does NOT include: 
•     Meals other than specified
•     Beverages during meals
•     Entrance fees other than specified
•     Porterage, gratuities and extras
•     Anything not specifically mentioned in “Price includes” 

Sign up and Payment:
We would request $300.00 deposit at the time of signing up for the trip. Deposit is non-refundable. The deadline for signing up for the trip is May 31, 2008. The entire amount is requested no later than May 31, 2008.All payments should be made by check to the "Palomnik, LLC". Any returned checks are subject to $20 fee. 

Special requests:
You can make flight arrangements on your own, if you would be able to find a better deal with another airline. However, in that case it will be your responsibility to arrange transportation to the hotel and back to the airport at the port of entry/departure.All special requests, concerns and suggestions must be submitted in writing to Fr. Ilya Gotlinsky no later than the date of the final payment (May 31, 2008).   

Cancellation:
In the unlikely event of cancellation, the charges, in addition to the full amount of the deposit are*:
•          No penalties, except air ticket (if issued) over 91 days to departure 
•          50% of the tour cost, 90 to 31 days prior to the departure
•          100% of the tour cost 30 days prior to the departure
*Air travel cancellation policies are in force in accordance with the regulations of the particular airline once the tickets are issued.           
All the cancellations must be in writing and sent directly to agent/coordinator - Fr. llya Gotlinsky, and must be received for reimbursement by the dates shown in the cancellation schedule. 

Rules on the road:
•           It is strongly suggested for a traveler to obtain insurance covering medical needs and
            coverage regarding personal property;
•          be aware that all medical needs will be sole responsibility of the traveler;     
•          act in a manner consistent with the surrounding environment;
•          make arrangement to have sufficient funds to cover personal needs and unexpected happenings. The places that we will be visiting may not have the same amenities that one may be accustomed to. Medical facilities in some areas are limited. Because of the difference in language and customs, it is expected that the traveler will follow the directions of the Tour Director at all times. The Director reserves the right to restrict a person’s participation in the group’s activities, including exclusion from the group, when, in the opinion of the Director, such action is appropriate.  

Please note:            The Director of the trip (Fr. Ilya Gotlinsky) does not hold any legal responsibilities concerning any of the arrangements. He plays only the role of an agent/coordinator. 

Passport and Visa:
A valid passport is needed to travel to Greece. The passport must be issued at least three months prior to the departure and must be valid until your return.  US citizens do not need a visa to travel to Greece. However, if you are not a US citizen, please contact the Greek Embassy or Consulate General to see if you do need a visa to travel to Greece.