Easy Pace London and Paris - Winter dept

Day 1 - ARRIVE LONDON

Welcome to London! After checking in to the tour hotel, time to relax or explore. In the evening you are invited to an informative meeting and Welcome Drink with your Insight local host. Hotel: Thistle Marble Arch

Days 2, 3 & 4 - LONDON AT LEISURE

Soak up the city sights with an included sightseeing tour. Firstly, admire Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and historic Westminster Abbey, where kings and queens have been crowned since 1065. Then drive through the West End, seeing Downing Street, Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column. Now walk with your guide to Buckingham Palace to witness the pomp and pageantry of the Changing of the Guard (if operating*). Lastly, drive along Piccadilly, past Green Park and the Ritz, to finish in the heart of the West End. Then take time at leisure, perhaps take a day trip to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath, or Shakespeare's Stratford? (B)

Day 5 - LONDON - PARIS

Meet your Tour Director who will escort you to St Pancras Station to take the Eurostar to Paris. In just two-and-a-half hours, and after passing through the Channel Tunnel, you arrive in Paris and transfer to your hotel. The evening is yours to explore this romantic city; consider taking an optional tour of the Paris illuminations. Hotel: Pullman Hotel Paris Bercy (B)

Days 6 & 7 - PARIS AT LEISURE

A half-day sightseeing tour includes the Opera House, the Place Vendome, the Madeleine, the Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe. Also see the instantly recognisable Eiffel Tower and the enchanting Notre Dame Cathedral. Relax in one of the many cafe's, ascend the Eiffel Tower or go shopping at the Galleries Lafayette: the afternoon is yours to enjoy. Evening options include dinner in a Parisian bistro or a dazzling cabaret show. (BB)

Day 8 - PARIS

The tour ends after breakfast. (BB)

Tour Dates & Total Prices Departs on Returns on Total Twin Share per person Total Single per person Europe Winter 0910 2010   Sun 07 MarDEF   Sun 14 Mar   R10200 R14350   Sun 21 MarDEF   Sun 28 Mar   R10200 R14350 DEF = Definite Departure

• Tour prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
• All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
• For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.

Great Savings and Discounts

FRIENDS & FAMILY DISCOUNTS
SAVE 5% FOR 5-8 PASSENGERS

Why not share your Insight tour experience with your friends and family - and save money! If 5-8 passengers book together we offer a discount of 5%. Further savings are available for 9 or more passengers!

This discount cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Young Traveller or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, the names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or fl ight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris and Egypt tours.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING
SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR

In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all travelled guests automatic membership into our Club Bon Voyage, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. You will need to travel within the next two years. So act NOW and take full advantage of this great offer.

Insight's Club Bon Voyage and 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one discount is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour booking. This discount cannot be combined with our "Friends & Family Discount". Does not apply to additional accommodation, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris and Egypt.

SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING
SAVE WITH INSIGHT'S ROOM MATE MATCHING

For people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or fl ight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Glories of Greece and Egypt tours.

EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS
SAVE UP TO 5% ON YOUR 2ND TOUR

Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of up to 5% off the cheaper of the two tours. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your Travel Agent for suggestions!

Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or fl ight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris and Egypt tours.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT
TRIPLE SHARE

When three people travel together and share one room, each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the "Triple Room Discount" in the price panel. Check the itinerary pages now to see how much you SAVE on your chosen tour. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway. This discount cannot be combined with our "Friends & Family Discount".

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT
UP TO 7.5% ON EARLY BOOKINGS

Insight's most popular tours fi ll very quickly. Don't be disappointed, book early! You'll be assured of the tours you want, and the earlier you pay, the more you SAVE! Here's how...

PAY IN FULL 10 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR departure date and SAVE up to 7.5%

PAY IN FULL 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR departure date and SAVE up to 5%

Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. This discount only applies to tours that feature the "Early Payment Discount" in the price panel. Check the itinerary pages now to see how much you can SAVE.

YOUNG TRAVELLER SAVINGS
5-17 YEAR-OLDS SAVE UP TO 10%

Insight offers you the opportunity of sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren.

Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). Children under 5 years old are NOT accepted on any escorted tour. This discount cannot be combined with our "Friends & Family Discount". This discount applies to the Land-only portion of your tour. This discount only applies to tours that feature the "Young Traveller Discount" in the price panel on the itinerary pages. Check your chosen tours now to see how much you can SAVE.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

For tours commencing in Athens or Cairo, airport arrival and departure transfers are offered at anytime of day, providing we receive correct fl ight information. Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfers by motorcoach are available for all other European gateways and these operate at fi xed times on the fi rst and last day of your tour. Please see the itineraries on the tour pages for times.

For tours commencing in London, Insight has negotiated special rates for group shuttle transfers from London's Heathrow Airport to the door of your London hotel (which must be booked through Insight).

Price R250 per person, per single trip to/from London's Heathrow Airport.

For passengers fl ying into London's Gatwick Airport you could take the Gatwick Express train, for details visit the Gatwick Express website at: www.gatwickexpress.com.

Note that fl ight timings must be supplied to Insight no later than 21 days before fl ight departure.

Please see Booking Conditions page for terms and conditions.

EUROPEAN PRIVATE TRANSFERS

Any passengers whose flight times do not coincide with the transfer timings may choose to book and buy a transfer. Also, passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour day may book and buy a transfer through Insight providing they also buy the additional pre and post hotel night(s) from Insight. Note that flight timings must be supplied to Insight no later than 21 days before flight departure. *Prices are per person, one way. You will be met after clearing customs and escorted to your vehicle. If you purchase extra accommodation in Athens or Cairo, transfers are still included providing conditions are met see Booking Conditions page for terms and conditions.	Airport to hotel or return	Approx. Taxi fare	Private Transfer*
		R	R
	Casablanca	R429	R348
	Frankfurt	R429	R476
	Madrid	R343	R476
	Paris	R643	R641
	Rome	R715	R458
	Vienna	R500	R339

Insight Offers You Peace of Mind

INSIGHT'S PRICE GUARANTEE

Currencies continually fl uctuate, but with Insight, once you have paid your deposit in FULL, your LAND price is guaranteed and any subsequent Land cost increases are at OUR expense.

NB. This guarantee excludes government taxes, any imposed fuel surcharges, any airlines surcharges that are part of the LAND packages, internal fl ights surcharges (e.g. Eastern Mediterranean products and pre-paid Abu Simbel excursions), cruise company surcharges (e.g. Aegean), and international airline fuel surcharges or fare increases (affecting all international airlines). Surcharges within these exceptions are outside our control and may be applied, regardless of payment status, fully paid or not, at any time during the booking process (or may occasionally be required to be paid while on tour).

GOLD SEAL PROTECTION PLAN

COVERAGE FOR CANCELLATION & RETURN FLIGHT SECURITY FOR ONLY R590P.P.

Most tour operators are interested in their clients only after they reach their destination. However, by purchasing our Gold Seal Protection you get a great deal even before you leave home!

CANCELLATION SECURITY: By purchasing Gold Seal Protection, the full amount of your deposit and/ or payment to Insight will be refunded should you cancel your tour for any reason prior to departure from South Africa. This cancellation option covers the Land arrangements made by Insight only and is not applicable to European river cruises and excludes airline deals.

RETURN FLIGHT SECURITY: Should you, your travelling companion, or a member of your direct family in South Africa fall sick* while you are on your Insight Tour, we will take care of the additional cost of tickets for your earlier or later return home in the same class of air travel on the first available flight, provided you hold round-trip tickets on Insight's recommended airline(s) from South Africa and have booked them through Insight.

In addition, Insight will refund both you and your travelling companion R90 per day for the unused portion of the tour^. Now how's that for peace of mind! Gold Seal Protection must be paid at time of deposit and is not refundable for any reason. *Medical certificates are required. ^Please note that in some cases hotels require a one night cancellation fee

OPTIONAL SIGHTSEEING & EXCURSIONS

The following Optional Excursions refer to our 2008-09 departures. For 2009-10 departures prices are subject to change and are indicated only as a reference.

With Insight, you will enjoy many of Europe’s famous highlights as included features of your tour - at no extra cost. However, there is an exciting array of additional excursions which are made available to help turn an already outstanding experience into the trip of a lifetime. These are entirely optional and are offered to you at competitive prices. They are all bookable through your Tour Director at the start of your tour as many of them are planned to coincide with the best highlights available at the time of your visit.

The following list is general as it would be impossible to operate all excursions on any one tour. The actual tours on offer will be advised by your Tour Director.

All prices are quoted in Euros, which have been rounded for convenience. Payment can be made in cash or by the following credit cards: Visa, Mastercard or American Express.All credit card transactions will be charged in Euros. For payments in other currencies your Tour Director will advise the relevant exchange rates at the commencement of your tour.

PARIS

PAR02 SEINE CRUISE & ILLUMINATIONS
First we take a Seine cruise on the famous Parisian boats. Then our illuminations tour reveals the magic and grandeur of the ‘city of light’ – a vision to last a lifetime.
EURO 31

PAR03 DINNER & MONTMARTRE OR EIFFEL TOWER OR SEINE CRUISE
Dinner is served in a typical Parisian bistro with wine and live music. Then up to Montmartre, or the Eiffel Tower, or take a cruise on the famous Parisian boats.
EURO 62

PAR03A DINNER & MONTMARTRE OR SEINE CRUISE
Dinner is served in a typical Parisian bistro with wine and live music. Then up to Montmartre or take a cruise on the famous Parisian boats
EURO 62

PAR07 PALACE OF VERSAILLES EXCURSION
The palace and gardens of Versailles, the imposing residence of Louis XIV reflects the extravagant lifestyle of the grandest court in history. Escorted by a local guide we see the Queen’s apartments, the Hall of Mirrors and the Gallery of Battles.
EURO 58

PAR08 EIFFEL TOWER & PARIS ILLUMINATIONS
Ascend to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower for breathtaking views over Paris. Then an illuminations tour reveals the magic and sparkling grandeur of this ‘city of light.’
EURO 31
PARIS
PAR11 PARIS ILLUMINATIONS & DINNER
Enjoy a delicious dinner of Parisian cuisine with wine. Then an illuminations tour reveals the magic and sparkling grandeur of this ‘city of light’ – a vision to last a lifetime!
EURO 62

PAR24 MOULIN ROUGE
Dinner and cabaret at the Moulin Rouge – the original Parisian cabaret – immortalized by the recent award winning film!
EURO 144

PAR16 GUIDED VISIT TO LE GRAND LOUVRE
With an expert guide, enter the largest museum in the world via the controversial glass pyramid for a tour of the Louvre’s most famous exhibits. Admire the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, as well as the winged Samothrace and the paintings of David and Gericault. EURO 39

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Booking Conditions & Other Important Information

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE

Inter-city Travel: By private motorcoach, trains and ferries (see itineraries).Touring: By air-conditioned luxury motorcoaches with on-board washroom and reclining seats for maximum comfort.
• Insight's premium touring coaches are configured with 40 or 41 seats for just 40 guests. However, due to recent changes in EC regulations on drivers hours, replacement coaches may be required to be used once per touring week on certain selective itineraries. When this occurs the replacement coach may have in excess of 40 seats. Also, transfer coaches, sightseeing vehicles, or, in the event of a mechanical breakdown, relief coaches may feature 49 or 53 seats.
• In the Eastern Mediterranean and Morocco, smaller motorcoaches without toilet facilities may be used.
• If, due to circumstances beyond our control, coaches are used on tours otherwise than advertised, a refund of R70 per person will be made.

Air Transportation: Internal air flights are included in the land price only when indicated in the 'Included Features' panel on specific itineraries.
• Reservations for our Egyptian airline are given well in advance, however actual flight timings cannot be confirmed prior to departure. Internal flights in Egypt may involve very early or very late departures and arrivals.

Hotel Accommodation: Prices per person are based on two persons sharing a twin-bedded room with private bath or shower.
• When booking triple rooms please note that the third bed may be a 'roll-away'. Availability of triple rooms is limited.
• Please note that single rooms in Europe will generally be smaller than twin- bedded rooms.
• Please note European hotel standards & services provided may vary from those in other parts of the world and are often in the local style.
• Passengers who are members of Hotel Frequent Traveller programmes are not entitled to earn points with any of the hotels featured on an Insight Vacations tour.
• Any special room request will be made on a REQUEST basis only. Insight cannot guarantee special room request although every effort will be made to request from respective hotels.

Cruises: Per person prices are based on two persons sharing a cabin with two berths, private shower and toilet. A limited number of single cabins are available on request at extra cost.
• Single Traveller Savings do not apply to tours featuring cruises.
• Triples are not available on Nile cruises.

Tour Director: Escorted tours are conducted in English only by a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
• In Egypt and Greece only tours of 10 people or more will be escorted by an Insight Tour Director.
• Hosted service is provided in London on Easy Pace London & Countryside and Easy Pace London & Paris.

Meals: Continental or buffet breakfasts in the local style are included as indicated on all tours except in provincial Britain, where full national style breakfasts are served. Dinners are included as detailed in itineraries. All meals are included on cruises. In-flight meals and snacks are served according to airline policy.
• Any special meal requirements will be made on a REQUEST basis only. Insight can not guarantee special meal requests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability if clients' special meal requests are not fulfilled.

Sightseeing: Excursions and entrance fees to places of interest as detailed on each itinerary with an English-speaking guide where necessary. Headphones will be provided as advertised on the itinerary pages. No refund will be made if they cannot be provided for operational reasons.

Premium Highlights: Featured sightseeing is integral to our tours, therefore no refund will be given (or value attached) if not used or operated for any reason.London Airport Transfers: Can be purchased through Insight providing the following conditions have been met:
1) Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Insight no less than 21 days prior to departure.
2) You must stay at a London Hotel booked by Insight on the night of your arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
3) In the event of flight delays outside of Insight's control, the transfer will be deemed to be cancelled.
4) All transfers are based on group shuttle. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers.
5) In the event of unforeseen events Insight will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
6) For passengers flying into London's Gatwick Airport, Insight recommends the Gatwick Express see website at www.gatwickexpress.com.

Continental Europe Airport Transfers: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from European Gateway Airports providing the following conditions have been met:
1. Coach transfers only operate at the scheduled times and days specified for each tour departure. Passengers arriving or departing outside these times may purchase a transfer through Insight or make their own way to/from the tour hotel.
2. For those who choose to make their own flight arrangements, flight details must be provided to Insight by the Travel Agent not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
3. Your flights should be timed to allow you to clear customs in good time for the scheduled transfers - your travel agent will advise you of the most appropriate arrangement.
4. As these are group transfers, in the unlikely event of a missed transfer through flight delays outside Insight's control, passengers will need to make their own alternative transfer arrangements at their own expense.
5. Passengers who have booked pre tour or post tour accommodation with Insight, will NOT be entitled to be transferred to or from the Airport and transfers will be at the clients expense. These can also be purchased through Insight.

Airport transfers in Cairo and Athens: transfers operate at all times, between the airport and the tour hotel on the first and last day of the tour and also in conjunction with pre and post tour accommodation booked through Insight. The following conditions apply:
1. For those who choose to make their own flight arrangements, flight details must be provided to Insight by the Travel Agent not less than 21 days before the flight departure for entitlement to the transfers.
2. You must be staying at the Insight tour hotel, booked by Insight, on the night of your arrival and the night before the date of your departure flight.
3. Only one arrival and one departure transfer per person is included.
4. As these are group transfers, in the unlikely event of a missed transfer through flight delays outside Insight's control, passengers will need to make their own alternative transfer arrangements at their own expense.
5. Transfers cannot be routed to other pick-up points or destinations other than those booked.
6. Transfers are non-transferable to other people.

Baggage Allowance & Porterage: Porterage for one suitcase on tour is included and at arrival or departure from each tour hotel. Due to limited coach capacity this single bag should have a weight not exceeding 30kg (66lbs) and dimensions not exceeding 77.5cm (30.5in) x 56cm (22in) x 32cm (12.5in). Charges will be levied in the event these limits are exceeded and our promise to transport you as indicated may be invalidated.
• Note: Airlines may restrict check-in baggage to 20kgs per person.

Tips & Taxes: All tips are included for services on tour provided by dining-room waiters, chambermaids and porters at hotels, airports, docks and stations and to the crew on Nile cruises.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE

Airfares to and from Europe, airport taxes and charges imposed by third parties, passport and visa fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to Tour Directors and motorcoach drivers and local city guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, optional excursions.

Note that in Egypt, service charges (of up to 33%) will be levied on all additional services, meals, beverages etc not included in the tour price. This service charge will be applied on your hotel bill at time of checkout.

PAYMENTS

Deposit: Non refundable R1,000 per person per tour.

Airfare payments: Special Fare payment conditions apply for airfares from South Africa. Please check with Insight Vacations for all payment procedures and conditions.

Final Payment: At least 45 days prior to departure from South Africa.
1. Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non refundable deposit of R1,000 per person, per tour which is required within 7 days of booking, (except on some departures where space is limited and your deposit may be required sooner. You will be advised at time of booking.) Your reservation will automatically be cancelled if the deposit is not received within the specified period.
2. Payment in full is required at time of booking for reservations made less than 45 days before departure from South Africa.
3. Insight reserves the right to cancel the reservation and apply cancellation charges should payments not be received within the above specified periods.
4. Some tours offer add-on flights from London to European Gateways. This supplement must be paid in full within 7 days of booking and is non- refundable.
5. Your agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, hold such monies for each and every person named in the booking until the booking is confirmed at which times those monies shall be remitted promptly by your agent to us. All such monies received by us will be deposited as required by law. We will be entitled to keep for each account any interest earned on such monies. It is a condition of our confirmation of your booking and acceptance of your deposit in respect of your tour, that all monies paid by you to us through your agent, whether by way of deposit or otherwise in respect of your tour, may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit or in respect of the services to be provided or fees payable under the tour programme, and the payment of a deposit or otherwise for your tour shall be deemed to be a direction to disburse such monies as aforesaid.
6. Travel documents and instructions for joining your tour will be sent to you approximately 21 days before departure (provided full payment has been received).

CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS & BOOKING CHANGES

1. Notice of cancellation must be made in writing either directly to Insight or through your Travel Agent.
2. A fee of R200 per person will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed unless the change increases the value of the booking. A change of tour date or tour itinerary within 45 days of tour departure will be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier tour departure of equivalent or greater value in which case a R200 per person amendment fee will be charged.
3. There are no refunds for any unused services including unused London airport transfers.
4. The following scale of charges will apply when notice of cancellation is given after the booking is confirmed.

No. of days prior to tour commencement	Cancellation fee as % of total price
45 days or more	R1,000 p.p. per tour
44-22 days	25%
21-8 days	30%
7-1 days	50%
Day of departure	100%

The following scale of charges apply when cancellation is notified for additional accommodation.

No. of days prior to date of stay	Cancellation fee as % of hotel price
45 days or more	R200 per person.
44-22 days	25%
21-15 days	30%
14 days or less	100%

5. Airlines & Airfares: If the restrictions of any promotional airfare are not adhered to, an amendment fee may be payable.

These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent

Illness or Absenteeism: In case you have to withdraw from a tour after it has begun for reasons such as illness, be sure to obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. We regret that we are not able to make refunds for absences from a tour, including but not limited to missed meals or sightseeing. If a promotional airfare is broken or extended for any reason, an additional fare may be payable.

GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS

Tour Prices: Are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies and exchange rates as at 16th April 2009. Should any of these costs change a surcharge may be made on the price of your vacation. If the total tour price increases by more than 10%, passengers will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment for the deposit of your land tour is received. This guarantee does not apply to pre-registered bookings, or departures where prices are still subject to confirmation. This guarantee also excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or its agencies. (see page 4) In exchange for these guarantees no refund will be made if costs are reduced. All prices are in Rand (R) unless otherwise specified.Pre-registered Bookings - As the published price for subsequent years may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, international exchange rates, possible changes to the itinerary or different product content, the final price may need to be adjusted.

Tour Membership:
1. Children under 5 years of age are ineligible.
2. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Insight's tours providing they are accompanied by a person capable of providing all assistance required, and do not require special assistance from Insight personnel. Insight reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone it felt cannot cope with the requirements of coach tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Insight cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold the Insight group of companies responsible for any decision made by any of them or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any services to you. Please note that wheelchair access on Nile Cruise boats is limited, please check with your travel agent for details.

Itinerary Variations: Insight constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, sometimes in reverse, in which case hotels will probably vary from those listed in this brochure. Trade fairs (e.g. IBC congress in Amsterdam) and other events (e.g. Venice film festival on Lido) occasionally cause changes from scheduled hotels. In these and in other cases substitute hotels may be used and will be of a similar standard and location whenever possible.
• Holidays & Changes: During local or national holidays abroad, certain facilities such as museums, sightseeing tours and shopping may be limited. In such instances, and whenever possible, slight itinerary adjustments are made by Insight Vacations to minimise inconvenience to our passengers. If, however you feel your enjoyment might be diminished by such minor limitations please check with the respective national tourist office before selecting a specific departure. Similarly, holidays, closing days and other circumstances may necessitate a change of the day of the week for scheduled Highlight Dinners, sightseeing or other activities.
• Pre or post tour accommodation is subject to availability. If not available, an alternative may be offered, however, additional transfers to or from the tour hotel are not included.
• Hotel information is provided as a guide; Information on facilities has been provided by the hotels concerned. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, facilities may change without notice.
• Due to religious festivals or other reasons it will occasionally be necessary to rearrange some itineraries and hotels. Ports of call on Mediterranean cruises may sometimes be curtailed if weather conditions do not permit docking.
• Nile cruises will be operated by the cruise ships as indicated on the tour pages, however, due to maintenance and other circumstances beyond our control, alternative cruise boats of equal standard may be used.

Tour Cancellation: Insight reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. At least 30 days notice will be given. Should this occur, we will offer you an alternative arrangement. If there is a difference in cost this will be for your account. If you do not accept this alternative arrangement within 7 days we may treat this contract as at an end. We will refund all monies and will then be under no further liability.
Insight is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any tour departure.

Christmas Markets: Christmas Markets are organised and operated by the local towns and villages and Insight cannot be held responsible if they are closed or curtailed for any reason.

RESPONSIBILITY

All British Isles tours are operated by: Insight Operations (Bermuda) Ltd. All Continental Europe tours are operated by: Insight Tours International (Bermuda) Ltd.
Insight Tours International (Bermuda) Ltd and Insight Operations (Bermuda) Ltd, referred to as the Operators, are agents for Insight Travel Group Limited who have empowered the Operators on its behalf to undertake the following duties:
1. The Operators shall be responsible to the passenger for supplying the services and accommodations described in this brochure, except where such services cannot be supplied or the itinerary used is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind of nature beyond the control of the Operators. In such circumstances, the Operators will do their best to supply comparable services, accommodation and itineraries and there shall be no refund in this connection.
2. This brochure represents the entire agreement between the passenger and the Operators.
3. In the absence of their own negligence, neither the Operators nor their agents or co-operating organisations shall be responsible for any cancellations, delays, diversions or substitution of equipment or any act or omission whatsoever by air carriers, transportation companies, hotels or any other persons providing any of the services and accommodations to passengers including any results thereof, such as changes in services or accommodations necessitated by same. Nor shall they be liable for any loss or damage to baggage or property, or for injury, illness or death, or for any damages or claims whatsoever arising from loss, negligence or delay from the act, error, omission, default or negligence of any person not its direct employee or under their exclusive control, including any act, error, omission, default or negligence of any country, government or governmental authority, officer or employee. All baggage and personal effects are at all times and in all circumstances at the risk of the tour participant. Baggage insurance is recommended. The carriers, accommodation and other suppliers providing services are independent contractors and are not agents, employees, servants or joint venturers of the operators or their affiliates. All certificates and other travel documents for services issued by the operators are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the carriers and suppliers and to the laws of the countries in which the services are supplied. Carriage by sea is subject to the Carrier's Conditions of Carriage which are expressly incorporated into this contract, copies of which are available upon request. The Operators are not responsible for any criminal conduct by third parties.
4. Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the Operators nor their agents or co-operating organisations will be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn, or the passenger is not seated when the coach is moving, at the time of such accident or incident.
5. Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
6. Insight Vacations (S.A.) (Pty) Ltd., is only responsible for the services of reservations and ticketing, it does not accept any responsibility or liability for any of the acts, omissions, or defaults, whether negligent or otherwise, of its principal Insight Travel Group Limited or any of the companies of the Insight group of companies. All matters arising in relation to the services provided by Insight Vacations (S.A.) (Pty) Ltd, but not in respect of other things, are subject to the Laws of South Africa.
7. Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to press; however Insight cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. All bookings made with any provider of any transport, facilities, meals, other goods or, of any services, are subject to terms and conditions imposed by them in relation to matters not covered particularly and expressly by our agreement with any of the above mentioned two Operators in the Insight group of companies.

DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT

In order to process your tour booking, Insight Vacations will need to use personal information for you and other passengers included in your booking. This personal information may include each passenger's name, address, phone number, email address, passport number, credit/debit card number and sensitive information such as health, medical, dietary, mobility, religious or other special requirements. This personal information may be passed on to other suppliers of your travel arrangements in addition to public authorities such as customs and immigration, security and credit checking organisations, and otherwise as required by law. Similarly, we may also need to provide personal information to contractors who provide services to or for us e.g. sending mail, processing payments, providing marketing assistance. This may involve sending personal information including sensitive information to other countries that may not afford the same level of protection of personal information.

We may also use the personal information you provide us to review and improve the tours and services that we offer, and to contact you (by post, email and/or telephone) about other tours and services offered by Insight Vacations and its affiliated travel brands (including Trafalgar Tours and Contiki Holidays) that you may be interested in. If you don't want to receive this information, or if you want a copy of the personal information we hold about you, write to us at PO Box 413786, Craig Hall, 2024, South Africa. Insight Vacations may charge a fee for supplying you with this information as permitted by law.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Tour Documents: Tour Documents: Your tour documents, travel literature, wallet and comprehensive pre-departure documentation will be sent to you prior to departure. Please read this information carefully as it contains essential information and helpful advice to make your vacation as enjoyable as possible.

Passports & Visas: All passengers require a valid passport valid for 6 months after their trip return date and may require visas. Some countries require multiple visas. It is the passengers' responsibility to ensure he/she travels with the appropriate documents. Your Travel Agent will advise you of the necessary documents required.

Travel insurance: Insight recommends that all passengers purchase comprehensive Travel Insurance. Certain European countries have a requirement for foreign visitors to have medical insurance on entry. Insight cannot be held responsible for denied entry should a passenger be unable to provide details to the authorities of such insurance.

Walking Tours: Many of Insight Vacations' tours feature walking tours and comfortable walking shoes are recommended for all passengers.

Plan Your Budget: You are advised to do this well in advance and be sure to allocate funds for special events whilst on tour, such as theatre, celebration meals, shopping and side trips, and 'Optional Excursions'.

Optional Excursions: With Insight Vacations you will enjoy many of Europe's famous highlights as included features on your tour. However, there is an exciting array of additional 'Optional Excursions' available to further enhance your enjoyment. A detailed list and cost is included in your tour documentation. You can only book and pay for them through your Tour Director by cash, Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit cards.

Complaints Procedure: Should you have a complaint in respect of your holiday, you should inform your Insight Tour Director or Representative during the course of your holiday. If the matter cannot be resolved after the representative's best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Insight Vacations as soon as possible after the holiday.

Smoking Policy: There is a No Smoking policy whilst travelling. However, we make plenty of convenience stops, allowing you ample opportunity to smoke if you wish, use local restroom facilities, take a scenic snapshot or just relax and enjoy a cup of coffee