2024 Itinerary, Pricing and Registration: Wonders of Greece Exploration

2024 Wonders of Greece Exploration
Daily Itinerary

April 27 – May 6, 2024

Join me for the best of the best, discovering Greece and all her dimensions on my Wonders of Greece Exploration. My program offers a fascinating collection of guided tours through Grecian history, mythology, essential oil production, as well as the creation of delicious Greek wines, liqueurs, olive oil and foods. Wander through the most iconic areas featuring ancient architecture and picturesque seaside villages sprinkled down the island hillsides. Hear the stories and myths underlying our stops along the way. While there are literally dozens of islands to visit in Greece, I’ve put together the “must see” experiences and offer you the chance to travel with our small group through an ideal balance of active days, and time to relax and explore on your own in this ages-old land. You’ll find that the beaches, sunsets and our interactions with the people of Greece will make this Exploration something truly unique that will warm your heart and bring a smile to your face for years to come.

2024 Wonders of Greece Exploration
Daily Itinerary

April 27 – May 6, 2024

Join me for the best of the best, discovering Greece and all her dimensions on my Wonders of Greece Exploration. My program offers a fascinating collection of guided tours through Grecian history, mythology, essential oil production, as well as the creation of delicious Greek wines, liqueurs, olive oil and foods. Wander through the most iconic areas featuring ancient architecture and picturesque seaside villages sprinkled down the island hillsides. Hear the stories and myths underlying our stops along the way. While there are literally dozens of islands to visit in Greece, I’ve put together the “must see” experiences and offer you the chance to travel with our small group through an ideal balance of active days, and time to relax and explore on your own in this ages-old land. You’ll find that the beaches, sunsets and our interactions with the people of Greece will make this Exploration something truly unique that will warm your heart and bring a smile to your face for years to come.

Program Pricing*

2024 Wonders of Greece Exploration, April 27 – May 6, 2024

$ 6,125 per person – Double occupancy

$ 7,550 per person – Single occupancy

Program Price Includes:

• Arrival meet & greet at airport and transfer to your hotel in Athens
• Private English-speaking Daily Tour Manager for the group
• Transportation: modern, air-conditioned deluxe vehicles
• Deluxe transportation provided throughout your journey
• Airfare Athens/Santorini
• High-speed ferry boat Santorini/Crete in economy class
• Boat ride from Napflio to Bourtzi
• 3 nights Four Star Hotel Amalia in Athens
• 3 nights Four Star Hotel Hotel El Greco in Santorini
• 3 nights Four Star Superior The Island Hotel in Crete
• 9 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 9 Dinners
• Beverage: One bottle of water 0.5 L per person offered on each excursion
• Entrance fees to all historic and archaeological sites visited

Special Site Events & Activities

• Guided tours of classic Greek historic sites in Athens, Nafplio, Santorini and Crete
• Essential Oil Farm and Distillation Tour
• Ouzo distillery tour and tasting
• Melas Olive Oil farm tour
• Catamaran caldera tour
• Volcan winery tour and tasting
• Greek dance class
• Gentle hike with natural herbs class
• Cretan family mountain home visit, food harvesting, cooking class and cultural exchange
• Entrance fees to palace of Knossos
• Olive oil class and tasting in Crete

* Package price does not include:  International airfare; Ground transport and flight from Crete to Athens for connections to USA**; the highly recommended Trip Cancellation and Medical Emergency Evacuation Insurance;  all items of a personal nature such as laundry, room service, spa treatments; any beverage not mentioned in program description; telephone or fax calls,  camera/video fee at monuments; any medical expense; tipping (averaging $25 – 30 daily) for guides, drivers, porters/bellmen and wait staff, restroom attendants; and any services including guides, admissions, meals and drinks not mentioned in the inclusions.

Flight arrival and departure times from the USA may require a pre- or post-journey, additional night’s stay at your own expense. We are happy to provide information, pricing and to assist you with reservations for that need, should it occur.

As some travelers may prefer to fly directly from Crete to other European cities for the trip home or elsewhere, we did not include routing everyone through Athens. Some may choose to make other arrangements to stay in Crete longer, or travel to other islands via other modes of transport as well.  Learning Journeys can assist with reservations from Crete back to Athens for you at an additional charge of approximately $175 USD plus ground transfer costs from hotel to airport in Crete.

Please note: Traveling in Greece by land and sea is a unique and captivating experience that will require travelers to walk unaided and with ease at distances of a mile or more, to move quickly through crowds, climb and descend steps, transport their own luggage on occasion, and get in and out of vehicles that may require a sizeable step up.

Is Your Passport Ready for Travel?   Travelers leaving the USA for Greece must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months AFTER they return to the USA.  Passport acquisition and renewals have taken excessive lengths of time to process in 2023. Please visit the US State Department website for the latest turn-around times and options for processing well in advance of our departure date.  Also, feel free to contact Marty Harger for suggested alternatives if needed.

Travel arrangements and payment for the Essence of Egypt exploration are made through Learning Journeys.

LIMITED SPACE IN THIS EXCLUSIVE, SMALL GROUP

Questions? Call Marty today at 801-712-5406

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Terms & Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS THIS AGREEMENT sets forth the terms under which we, Learning Journeys agrees to provide you with the services and accommodations for your custom/or package tour.

RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT.  A $500 per person deposit is due at the time of booking. The land balance is due 65 days before departure and is non-refundable. For bookings made within 30 days of departure, payment must be wired to Learning Journeys bank account or credit cards must be used for full payment.

FINAL DOCUMENTS REVIEW. While Learning Journeys takes the utmost care in making sure the information on your itinerary and travel vouchers (collectively, “Final Documents”) is complete and accurate, it is your responsibility to carefully read and review the final documents upon receipt. Failure to contact us in time to allow for the correction and re-sending of the final documents could result in the loss or cancellation of your reservation, tickets or services listed on the documents for which Learning Journeys will not be responsible. In such a case, no refunds will be possible. Documents will not be issued unless full payment has been received. Your final travel documents will be emailed to you 14 days prior to departure.

UNUSED TOUR ELEMENTS. No refund will be given for any unused tour features, whether because of customer’s choice, operational reasons, because of bad weather or any other reason.

ERRORS. In case of printing, typographical error, computer error, verbal or human billing error, we reserve the right to invoice or re-invoice participants with corrected billing.

BAGGAGE. Each traveler is limited to one large suitcase (maximum 50 lbs.) and one small carry on due to limited baggage area on buses. For some airlines and taxi/coach transfers, extra luggage may be subject to an extra charge due on the spot. 

You are responsible for complying with the airline regulations concerning their baggage allowances and with the airline restrictions on the size, weight and contents of your check-in and carry-on bags. Check with the carrier for luggage guidelines. Learning Journeys is not responsible for loss or damage of luggage or personal belongings. Travel Insurance is strongly recommended to cover loss or damage of your luggage.

AIRPORT: We recommend you arrive to the airport for your check-in at least 3 hours prior to your international flight departure time and 2 hours prior for your domestic flights.

PASSPORT and VISA. For travel outside the United States U.S. citizens must have valid passports, with an expiration date of at least six months after the scheduled return date. If possible, you should renew your passport approximately 9 months before it expires. Travelers are responsible for ensuring that they have the proper travel documents. Any information provided pertains to US citizens only. Non-US citizens should check with the respective consulate of the country(s) to be visited for current entry requirements.

A valid Government-issued photo ID is required for all domestic flights within USA. It is suggested that you use a passport for domestic travel as well. Select countries require additional documentation for children under the age of 18 years especially when one parent is traveling without the other parent. Learning Journeys is not responsible for denial of boarding due to passenger negligence and cannot offer assistance on location or at the airport. If a passenger has not met the requirements as stated above and is denied boarding the cost of the tour is fully non-refundable.

NAMES MUST MATCH PASSPORT. The name given on your Learning Journeys booking must match the name on your passport, and in-turn, the name on your air ticket. Any variation between the spelling of your name on your air-ticket and passport will require re-ticketing, often at the cost of a completely new ticket. The airline will deny boarding if your airline ticket does not match your passport. Learning Journeys requires a copy of passengers’ passport be forwarded no later than 95 days prior to departure. Passengers are responsible for providing accurate information including the exact name as listed on the passport, date of birth and passport number. If the information forwarded is incorrect, the passenger will be liable for any change fees which may occur.

FEES FOR CUSTOMIZED ITINERARY CHANGES. After your final payment (65 days prior to start of services), a $50 fee per person will be imposed for each change of service within your itinerary. These services include but are not limited to changes or cancellations of transfers, hotels, villas, train tickets, day tours and reservations or services of any kind. There is no additional charge for adding services to your itinerary at any time. Changes requested during travel will be considered as a new reservation, with new dates and products priced accordingly. Air ticket changes and cancellations carry different fees as shown above. Fees for itinerary changes are NOT covered by purchased travel insurance.

FEES FOR CANCELLED LAND SERVICES. If you cancel your complete land reservation, the cancellation charges shown below will apply. Cancellation charges are based on the number of days from the time Learning Journeys is notified of your cancellation, to the start of the services provided – whether air and land or just land services. (Some charges may be avoided by your purchasing optional travel insurance explained below).

CANCELLATIONS & COMPLAINTS. We work around-the-clock to ensure your vacation goes smoothly and according to plan. But unexpected problems, often out of our control, can still arise. We urge you to work with us in correcting the problem on the spot instead of dealing with it after you return home. If your program has a tour manager, you are required to work with them to resolve pending issues.

If a cancellation or refund is warranted, it is under the express condition that you release Learning Journeys from all further liability and you thereby waive all additional rights and remedies under this contract or any applicable state, federal or foreign law.

GUESTS NEEDING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE. We regret that we cannot provide individual assistance to a tour member for walking, dining, getting on and off motor coaches and other transportation vehicles, or other personal needs. Travelers who need such assistance must be accompanied by a qualified companion. It is the passenger’s responsibility to travel with a collapsible wheelchair, if needed. Electric wheelchairs are not permitted. Please provide your Learning Journeys Program Manager about any specific dietary needs or any specific issues which may require attention during your program.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION. Deluxe motor coach transportation will be provided to you based on the number of participants in your party. Should the number of participants on any motor coach tour drop below estimated passengers, we reserve the right to operate the tour with a smaller vehicle. Please also note that smaller coaches may not have the same facilities as full-size coaches (no lavatories, TV, etc.). Baggage is limited to one carry on and one suitcase per person. If luggage guidelines are not followed, a second vehicle may be added to accommodate the excess baggage at the passenger’s expense. There are strict laws concerning driver hours on touring coaches that must be always respected. A typical touring day can last 8 hours only. In addition, here are mandatory rest periods during the working day and weekly rest periods depending on the length of the tour.

DELAY CHARGES: If your flight delays cause additional charges for transportation/guides waiting times you will be responsible to pay extra charge on the spot directly to the vendor. If you purchased travel insurance, it may be covered under the policy. We recommend you check with your Travel insurance company on coverage for trip delay.

EXPERIENCES & TRANSFERS: Sightseeing and entrance fees have been included as specified in itinerary. Arrival foreign airport transfers are included in the land cost. Trip departure foreign airport transfers are not included but can be arranged at an additional fee. Land arrangements will be provided as described; however, Learning Journeys reserves the right to substitute sightseeing features.

TIPS AND SERVICE CHARGES: All taxes and service charges levied by the hotels or charged by various governments and municipalities are included. We have not included tips to the restaurants, chambermaids, drivers/guide or escort. Tips to servers, chambermaids and local guides should be left at the time of service. Tour Manager and driver tips should be given at the end of the tour.

Suggest Tipping in USD

Suggested Tipping to be given in the end of each tour. Exceptional circumstances may warrant a higher tip.  A suggested and more detailed tipping guide will be provided in advance of our departure.

• Local Guide: $8 for half-day tour and $10 per person for a full day
• Driver: $4 per person per day
• Daily Learning Journeys Tour Manager: $10 per person per day

SINGLE ROOMS. Be aware that single rooms are often smaller than double rooms. Ask about a “double room/single use” option at a cost above the normal single supplement.

TRIPLE ROOMS. Available on most tours. They usually consist of a twin bedded room with an additional folding bed or cot for the third person. This may not be comfortable for three adults.

CUSTOMIZED ITINERARY CHANGES. In rare cases scheduled tours maybe cancelled. In such cases Learning Journeys reserves the right to change the scheduled tour itinerary or trip features at any time and for any reason, with or without notice and/or to substitute airlines, hotels or features of a similar category for those listed in the confirmed itinerary. Learning Journeys shall not be held liable for any such changes.

CUSTOMIZED TOUR CANCELLATIONS BY LEARNING JOURNEYS. From time-to-time a tour departure may be cancelled for lack of participation or other operational reasons. In such a case, Learning Journeys sole responsibility is to provide a complete refund of monies received without any other liability whatsoever including any additional costs or fees related to cancellation of airline tickets or other travel reservations not made by Learning Journeys.

Learning Journeys is not responsible for necessary cancellations due acts of government; bites or attacks by animals, insects or pests; sickness; the lack of appropriate medical care; evacuation to same, if necessary; weather; strikes; acts of God; acts of terrorism or the threat thereof; events of force majeure; war; quarantine; epidemics/pandemic or the threat thereof; criminal activity or any other cause beyond the company’s control.

MISCELLANEOUS. Foreign air-conditioning systems in public places, hotels and motor coaches are not up to U.S. standards. If due to weather, flight schedules or other uncontrollable factors, you are required to spend an additional night(s), you will be responsible for your own hotel, transfers and meal costs.

The right is reserved to decline, to accept or retain any person as a member of these trips at any time. In any such event, Learning Journeys’ sole obligation is to refund for any unused accommodations or other trip features. Passenger certifies not to have any mental, physical or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers.

RESPONSIBILITY. Learning Journeys Ltd. and their employees, shareholders, officers, and directors does not own or operate any entity which goods or services for your trip, including, for example, lodging facilities, transportation companies, guides or trip leaders, food service providers, equipment suppliers, ground operators, etc., including, without limitation, various entities which may utilize the Learning Journeys name. Learning Journeys is not responsible for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or entity, nor for any act or inaction of any other third party not under its control.

Without limitation Learning Journeys is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damage, injury, death, loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity of any kind which may be occasioned by reason of any act or omission beyond its control, including, without limitation, any willful or negligent act, failure to act, breach of contract of any third party, such as an airline, train, hotel, restaurant, or food supplier; bus, taxi, van, or local ground handler; local outfitter or guide, which is, to, or does supply any goods or services for this trip.

Learning Journeys is not responsible for any loss, injury, death, or inconvenience due to delay or changes in schedule or failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart safely; overbooking or downgrading of accommodations; insolvency or default of any third party; acts of government; bites or attacks by animals, insects or pests; sickness; the lack of appropriate medical care; evacuation to same, if necessary; weather; strikes; acts of God; acts of terrorism or the threat thereof; events of force majeure; war; quarantine; epidemics/pandemic or the threat thereof; criminal activity or any other cause beyond its control and cancellation policies per the contract will apply.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE WARNINGS. In the case of a government issued warning, we will provide our utmost consideration to the severity of the warning and accomplish everything possible to safeguard the well-being of our passengers. We reserve the right to evaluate each booking on a case-by-case basis for potential refund/cancellation fees, re-scheduling of tours or itineraries and postponements.

BINDING ARBITRATION. By registering for the Wonders of Greece Exploration program, you agree that any dispute concerning, relating, or referring to these Terms and Conditions, this release, the catalog, or any other literature concerning my trip, or the trip itself shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration according to the then existing commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association in New York. Such proceedings will be governed by substantive New York law. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or formation of this contract, including but not limited to any claim that all or part of this contract is void or voidable. Upon payment of a deposit, tour participant indicates acceptance of the above Terms and Conditions and of the Arbitration Agreement.

NOT INCLUDED: International airfare; Ground transport and flight from Crete to Athens for connections to USA; Passports; laundry; food and beverages not listed on the itinerary; tipping;  International Travel Tax and Porterage at U.S. Airports, Trip Cancellation and Interruption with Medical Evacuation Insurance, as well as all other items of a personal nature or any item not listed in trip inclusions.

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I hope you’ll join me in 2024!