Mediterranean Fables Cruise Grade C

Day 1 - ATHENS AT LEISURE

Welcome to Athens, 'City of the Gods'! You are met at the airport and transferred to your tour hotel. Later, join your fellow travellers for a Welcome Drink. Hotel: Metropolitan/Ledra Marriott*

Day 2 - ATHENS SIGHTSEEING

Your sightseeing tour this morning includes a visit to the Acropolis to admire the Parthenon. Then see the Temple of Zeus, Temple of the Wingless Victory and Hadrian's Arch. (BB)

Day 3 - CRUISING

Spend the day at leisure. Later, board your cruise ship. (BB,D,S)

Day 4 - CRUISING - ISTANBUL

Cruise through the Dardanelles to arrive early evening in the exotic Turkish city of Istanbul. (BB,L,D,S)

Day 5 - CRUISING - ISTANBUL

A full day in Istanbul to explore as you wish! As evening falls, cruise along the Bosphorus to start an overnight voyage. (BB,L,D,S)

Day 6 - CRUISING - MYKONOS

After a pleasant morning's cruising, arrive at the pretty island of Mykonos, with its white washed windmills overlooking the harbour. After some time to explore you set sail again late evening. (BB,L,D,S)

Day 7 - CRUISING - PATMOS - KUSADASI

Arrive early at the island of Patmos, where St. John the Divine received his vision of the Apocalypse. Later, dock at the Turkish port of Kusadasi - maybe visit ancient Ephesus? Tonight enjoy a Greek Evening and Dinner. (BB,L,HD,S)

Day 8 - CRUISING - RHODES

A whole day is set aside for you to explore Rhodes, the 'Island of Roses', at your leisure. Meet the Captain at dinner tonight. (BB,L,D,S)

Day 9 - CRUISING - CRETE - SANTORINI

The morning is devoted to Agios Nikolaos on the island of Crete. Later, depart for Santorini, an island famous for its white cuboid houses that cling to the sheer cliffs. (BB,L,D,S)

Day 10 - ATHENS

Disembark and return to your Athens tour hotel for time at leisure. Hotel: Metropolitan/Ledra Marriott* (BB)

Day 11 - ATHENS

Bid farewell to Athens. There are transfers to the airport. (BB)

Tour Dates & Total Prices Departs on Returns on Total Twin Share per person Total Single per person Ancient Civilizations 2010 2010   Wed 31 Mar     Sat 10 Apr   R15360 R18260   Wed 14 Apr     Sat 24 Apr   R15360 R18260   Wed 28 Apr     Sat 08 May   R15360 R18260   Wed 12 May     Sat 22 May   R16735 R19975   Wed 26 May     Sat 05 Jun   R16735 R19975   Wed 09 Jun     Sat 19 Jun   R16735 R19975   Wed 23 Jun     Sat 03 Jul   R16735 R19975   Wed 07 Jul     Sat 17 Jul   R16735 R19975   Wed 21 Jul     Sat 31 Jul   R16735 R19975   Wed 04 Aug     Sat 14 Aug   R16735 R19975   Wed 18 Aug     Sat 28 Aug   R16735 R19975   Wed 01 Sep     Sat 11 Sep   R16735 R19975   Wed 15 Sep     Sat 25 Sep   R16735 R19975   Wed 29 Sep     Sat 09 Oct   R16735 R19975   Wed 13 Oct     Sat 23 Oct   R16735 R19975

As Insight's room mate matching is not available on this tour, the Single cabin price is shown for your convenience. *Ledra Marriott Athens applies to A Grade only Vessels and ports of call may be re-scheduled at short notice.

Visa Requirements: Check with your Travel Agent about visas for this tour.

Port Taxes are included in the Total Price.

2010

Great Savings and Discounts

FRIENDS & FAMILY DISCOUNTS

SAVE UP TO 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 Oberammergau Passion Play Option, additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Select London Week, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises.

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.

This discount applies only to tours featuring the “Young Traveller Discount” in the price panel. Check the itinerary pages now to see how much you can SAVE!

Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date and 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”.

EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS

SAVE 5% ON YOUR 2ND TOUR

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

Tours must be booked at the same time to qualify. Does not apply to Oberammergau Passion Play Option, additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, the Gems of Britain, Select London Week, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, all Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT

SAVE UP TO 10% ON EARLY BOOKINGS

Insight's most popular tours fill 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 12 months prior to your tour departure date and SAVE UP TO 10%
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.
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.

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†.

There is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Does not apply to additional accommodation, Riad upgrade option, airfares or flight supplements, Select London Week, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, Irish Elegance, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises. †Single rooms are not available for the Oberammergau Passion Play Option.

FREQURENT TRAVELLER SAVINGS

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.

Enrolment forms and discount vouchers are available from your Tour Director. Insight's Club Bon Voyage and 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher 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” and “Extra Tour Discount.” Does not apply to Oberammergau Passion Play Option, additional accommodation, Select London Week, Select London & Paris and Select London, Paris & Rome.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

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. Note the third bed on occasions, will be a foldaway. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”. Triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau Passion Play Option - see page 19 for details.

SEE HOW IT ALL ADDS UP

Insight's tours are already great value but if you want to cut the cost of your European vacation look at all

the extra ways we can help you save money! This simple calculation shows the typically dramatic reductions in tour price that are possible when you combine one or more tours with the savings on offer on this page!

European Heritage (15 June)	R67500
Britain & Ireland Explorer (20 July)	R20075
4 x nights in London	R4320
Total vacation price	R91895
Less Extra Tour Discount	R1004
Less 5% Past Guest Frequent Traveller Saving	R3375
Less 12mths Early Payment Discount	R8655
Net vacation price after savings	R78861
Total savings per person	R13034
Total savings per couple	R26068

Note: Additional savings apply for families, groups, and single travellers. Conditions as detailed in the savings boxes on this page

No Currency Surcharges

Currencies continually fluctuate, 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, cruise company surcharges, 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).

Insight Offers You Peace of Mind

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 Vacations only.
It is not applicable to Egypt, Israel, Turkey, River Cruises, Greek Cruises, the Oberammergau portion of any tour, airline deals and rail components.

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 tourˆ. 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. ˆPlease note that in some cases hotels require a one night cancellation fee.

Definite Departures

At Insight, we are aware you need to plan your travel arrangements early to take advantage of our early payment discounts, utilise frequent flyer or benefit from airline early booking offers. To assist you when booking ahead, we have designated a great many tours as Definite Departures (DEF); these are guaranteed to operate and we will regularly update our website at www.insightvacations.com with the latest listings for each itinerary.

N.B. Don't worry if the departure of your choice is not yet designated as 'DEF' – we adjust our capacity each year to ensure that the vast majority of tours operate as scheduled and tours will never be rescheduled within 50 days of their departure dates between 01 May & 15 Oct (subject to change if market or other circumstances occur beyond our control).

Please note that optional excursions featured below are based on the 2009 tour season and are listed for guidance and budget purposes only and are subject to change without notice.

OPTIONAL SIGHTSEEING & EXCURSIONS

As you know, your Insight tour already includes a host of bonus highlights and comprehensive sightseeing.

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 bookable through your Tour Director/Local Representative at the commencement of your tour. The following list is general and not all excursions shown may operate.

All prices are quoted in Euros, which have been rounded for convenience. Payment can be made in cash or by Visa and Mastercard. In addition to these forms of payment, American Express is also accepted for Shore Excursions once on board your cruise ship. All credit card transactions will be charged in Euros.

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ATH28 ARGOLIS (MYCENAE/EPIDAURUS/CORINTH CANAL)
Visit the most historic region of the Peloponnese - where you can see more ancient sites per square mile than in the whole of Greece! You will first cross the Corinth Canal, separating the Peloponnese from Mainland Greece with impressive dimensions - Visit the ancient site of Mycenae, home to several important excavations such as the Lion Gate, Royal Palace & Tomb of Agamemnon, all of whose sophisticated architecture testifies to the advanced culture of the Mycenaean civilisation. Then on to the stunning ancient theatre of Epidaurus, which was built with such amazing mathematical precision that a pin dropped in the arena can be heard from every one of the 14,000 seats! There will also be a stop at the picturesque town of Nafplion, the first capital of modern Greece. €85

ATH27 - Mycenae & Epidaurus as above, but including lunch. €95
Depart hotel: approx 07.45hrs Returns: approx 18.30hrs

ATH26 DELPHI EXCURSION
With its site raised on the slopes of a high mountain terrace & dwarfed on either side by the great & ominous crags of Parnassus, it's easy to see why the ancients believed Delphi to be the centre of the universe.Confirmation of a divine presence was achieved through the discovery of a rock chasm that excludes strange vapours & reduced all visitors to frenzied, incoherent & undoubtedly prophetic mutterings, whilst consulting the Oracle! Visit the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Stadium & the Temple, as well as the museum of Delphi - home to over 10,000 artefacts, including the famous bronze Charioteer. In addition, you will also pass through the typical mountain Greek village of Arachova - famous for its cheese, matured in nearby caves, and for its flokati rugs. €85

ATH25 Delphi - as above but including lunch €95
Depart hotel: approx 07.45hrs Returns: approx 18.30hrs

ATH22 CAPE SOUNION
Take a relaxing trip down to the southernmost tip of Mainland Greece to see the fifth century B.C Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. See if you can spot where Byron carved his initials on one of the temple's sixteen columns.Marvel at the sheer rugged beauty of the coastline and the ancient temple perched above a 197-foot drop down to the Aegean Sea below.Stand above the site of the world's first lighthouse, overlooking an area steeped in classical Greek history, ever since the tragic king Aegeas threw himself from the rocky precipice into the sea below, there by giving his name to the Aegean Sea. €37
Depart hotel: approx 15.00hrs Returns: approx 18.30hrs

ATH21 CAPE SOUNION &SEAFOOD DINNER
Take a relaxing drive along the Apollo coast to the southernmost point of Attica and visit the splendid 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon. The area steeped in Classical Greek history is where King Aegeas threw himself from the rocky precipice, a 197 ft drop in to the sea below, thereby lending his name to the Aegean Sea. A unique opportunity to enjoy famous view of the temple high above the Aegean Sea!Do not forget your cameras to capture the moment. Afterwards, we will drive just a few minutes from Sounion where we will have the chance to enjoy a real Greek fish-seafood dinner in one of the most popular fish-tavernas in the area, frequented by the local people. Delicious seafood starters, Greek Salad, fish for the main course and local wine are just what we need in order to start our lovely tour in Greece €67
Depart hotel: approx 16.00hrs Returns: approx 21.30hrs

ATH29 TRADITIONAL GREEK SHOW TAVERNA MEAL
This is an evening excursion to a taverna in Plaka, which is within walking distance from most of the central Athens hotels. Excellent traditional Greek food in a lively atmosphere, entertained through dances and music from all parts of the country. Wine, beer and soft drinks are also included. Although the venue does have an official ending time, clients are more than welcome to stay on in the taverna, to join in with the local residents! (Casual dress) €52
Show starts: 20.00hrs. Ends: 22.00hrs

ATH33 ANCIENT CORINTH & WINE TASTING
Take a relaxing trip westwards along the scenic coastline of the Saronic Gulf until we reach the famous Corinth Canal with its magnificent views. After a short drive from the Canal we arrive at the ancient town of Corinth spreading out at the foot of the huge rock of Acrocorinth. This is where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. Ancient Corinth was one of the richest cities due to her very significant geographical position, which helped a lot in developing trade. We are going to see Doric temple of Apollo, the huge agora as well as the start of Lechaion road, which used to connect the agora with the port. We will also visit the ancient port of Kercheai where St. Paul disembarked. We will be back in Athens in time for lunch. Then we will visit one of the most famous wineries of Nemea, one of the most popular vineyards in Greece. Here we are going to learn everything for the production of Greek red wine and have the chance to taste some of the best wines of the domain. €72
Depart hotel: approx 08.30hrs. Returns: approx 15.30

ATH35 WALKING TOUR AND DINNER IN PSIRI
This is an evening excursion including a stroll around Acropolis at the finest pedestrian street in Athens centre and a memorable dinner in the lively area of Psiri. Dining is 'meze style', giving you the opportunity to taste many modern Greek cuisine dishes, which are served in the centre of the table. Psiri is within walking distance from the Plaka area. (Casual dress) €49
Depart hotel: approx 19.00hrs. Returns: approx 21.30

Please note: optional shore excursions will be offered whilst on your cruise. Details of these excursions will be given to you either by your representative in Greece or on embarkation of your cruise.

2009

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 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, Iceland 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.
• 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 or European river cruises.

Tour Director: Escorted tours are conducted in English only by a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.

• In Egypt, Jordan and Greece only tours of 10 people or more will be escorted by an Insight Tour Director.
• Hosted service is provided in London on Select London Week, Select London & Paris and Select London, Paris & Rome.

Meals: Continental or buffet breakfasts in the local style are included as indicated on all tours except in provincial Britain and Scandinavia, where full national style breakfasts are served. Dinners and lunches are included as detailed in itineraries. All meals are included on cruises.

• 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. 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 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, Athens, Istanbul, Amman and Tel Aviv: 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 to the crew on Nile and Aegean cruises. Where porterage is specified as being included, tips are included for the porters.

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. R1,500 for pre/post tour options including European river cruises

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. 90 days prior to departure for pre/post tour options including European river cruises.

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 (90 days for pre/post tour options including European river cruises).
3. Insight reserves the right to cancel the reservation and apply cancellation charges should payments not be received within the above specified periods.
4. 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.
5. 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 (90 days for pre/post tour options including European river cruises) 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
More than 45 days	R1,000 p.p. per tour
45-22 days	25%
21-8 days	30%
7-1 days	50%
Day of departure	100%

*Plus cancellation fees on any other services booked.

The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is notified for pre or post tour options including European river cruises:

No. of days prior to tour commencement	Cancellation fee as % of total price
90 days or more	R1,500 p.p. per tour
89-60 days	35%
59-30 days	50%
Less than 30 days	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 p.p. per person
45-22 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 1st October 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. 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. Children under 8 years of age are ineligible on pre or post tour options including European river cruises.
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.
• On locally-hosted tours, sightseeing and other services may occasionally be provided by third parties in which case transportation and itineraries may vary.
• 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.
• 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. Between 01 May & 15 October Insight will give at least 50 days notice of any tour cancellation or re-schedulling. At other times, 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.

RESPONSIBILITY

All British Isle and Continental Europe tours are operated by Insight Vacations Limited, The Picquet House, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1AF, Channel Islands. Insight Vacations Limited referred to as the operator, undertakes the following duties:

1. The Operator 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 Operator. In such circumstances, the Operator 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 Operator.
3. In the absence of their own negligence, neither the Operator 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 Operator or their affiliates. All certificates and other travel documents for services issued by the Operator 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 Operator is not responsible for any criminal conduct by third parties.
4. Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the Operator 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 Vacations 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 the above mentioned Operator 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: Insight carefully plans each itinerary to include the important sightseeing highlights and excursions. Understanding that each of our guests has different interests and priorities, it is neither possible nor desirable to include every possible excursion in the tour itinerary. To enhance your experience, we offer a range of optional visits, activities and local meals available throughout your tour. Our Optional Excursion List is designed to cater for all tastes and is included with your documentation for use as an aid in budgeting. Payment can be made in cash and with 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, or just relax and enjoy a cup of coffee.