Footsteps of Apostles: Crete – Cyprus – Malta

Terms & Conditions

• Refer to our “Tour Package” page on the website to know the cost of your tour. The rates may change without notice.
• Advance and Registration amount of US$2000.00 per person (Registration amount of US$500.00 is non-refundable) by cheque in favor of Admiral Travel Bureau, Dallas, Texas along with valid Passport copy and duly signed registration form.
• Final payment by cheque or direct deposit 60days prior to the departure date.
• Single occupancy: Available upon request with extra payment.
• Booking of airline or hotels are subject to availability.
• Departure from other states / airports: Airline fare difference is applied.
• Third party vendor deposits are not refundable.
• Passport should be valid for at least 6 months during the travel.
• The rates are subject to change in case of surcharge or high season or conventions periods.
• Hotel check-in time is subject to vary as per the local rules of each country.
• A surcharge will be applicable for transfer from airport to hotel and hotel to airport between 22:00hrs – 07:00hrs and an additional surcharge applicable for individual transfer from airport to hotel and hotel to airport.
• A valid Passport copy of each passenger is needed to finalize hotels, visa (if required) and other travel documents. Admiral Travel Bureau will not use your passport copy for any other purpose.
• Checked Baggage allowance: One piece (50LB or 23Kgs ) baggage is allowed and one piece of (15LB or 7Kgs ) hand bag as per the airline ticket and limited boot space in the coach.
• Ticket / Group tickets will be provided for all group members which are non-refundable, non-transferable, non-extendable and non-re-routable.
• Any change in Airline or Hotel charge will affect the tour cost.
• Passengers are fully responsible for any illness, accidents and injuries that occur during the travel. We advise you to take Travel & Medical Insurance.
• Any service provided apart from the group is charged extra.
• Visa issuance is the sole discretion of the Embassy / Consulate, and we do not undertake any responsibility. Visa fee, service charge and border taxes are non-refundable under any circumstances.
• Applicants should go for the personal interview at respective Embassy / Consulate at their own cost if the Embassy / Consulate calls for the personal interview.
• The Company shall not be liable in any manner whatsoever, in connection with documentation, baggage, registration, transportation, insurance, accident, delay, death, cancellation, suspension, improper arrangements or any other eventuality.
• The tour will be operated subject to a minimum of 20 paid passengers. In the event that the group size is smaller, passengers will have an option of travelling to another departure date.
• We will make reasonable efforts to keep the overall tour program and service unchanged. However, we shall not be liable or responsible for a refund or any compensation amount on account of any change or cancellation in the tour package due to war, strike, epidemics, or natural calamities.
• We reserve the right to alter, amend, change, or modify the tour program and itineraries before or during the tour. We will make reasonable efforts to notify tour members promptly of such changes.
• In case company offers any adventures activities then it is significant to note that all the passengers should enjoy such activity / ride at their own risk as such kind of adventure might be risky at any time especially for heart patients, pregnant women, people with high blood pressure etc..
• In case of non-availability of hotel rooms at the mentioned hotels, we shall provide alternate hotels of a similar category.
• Any damage caused to the hotel or coach during your stay or travel shall be payable by the passengers, Admiral Travel Bureau is not responsible for the same.
• We reserve the right to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary.
• The Admiral Travel Bureau is not responsible for delays or changes in schedules of train, flight, bus, cruise, or any other services.
• The management also reserves the right to claim from tour members any additional expenses incurred due to delays or changes in schedules of train, flight, bus, cruise, or any other services.
• All travel details including hotel, air ticket and transportation etc.. will be provided within 7 days prior to the scheduled departure.
• Admiral Travel Bureau reserves the right to change / modify or terminate the offer at any time at its own discretion and without any prior notice.
• Admiral Travel Bureau reserves the right to modify the itinerary at any point, due to reasons including but not limited to: Force Majeure events, strikes, fairs, wars, festivals, weather conditions, natural calamities, traffic problems, overbooking of hotels/flights, cancellation, re-routing of flights, closure, or entry restrictions at a place of visit, etc. while we will do our best to make suitable alternate arrangements, we will not be held for any refunds or compensation or claims arising out of this.
• Any dispute and claims are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Dallas County Courts, Dallas, USA.
• Baggage is allowed in some countries only 20kgs/passenger. Check the air ticket for more details.
• The client understands that he/she cannot make or raise any action demand or claim against Admiral Travel Bureau L.L.C or its representative, or its Directors and shall also indemnify Admiral Travel Bureau L.L.C or if any claim or action is brought by any party claiming through the client for dealing with Admiral Travel Bureau L.L.C, and shall always keep Admiral Travel Bureau L.L.C, or its employees fully indemnified against howsoever caused.
• No claim or complaint of whatsoever nature and or any claim for damages shall be entertained and or admitted for consideration if lodged with the Company beyond 30 days from the end of our service.
• Travel Insurance is not included in the cost of customer’s itinerary (package amount) to protect against third party supplier default / bankruptcy protection, delay, interruption, missed connection for airplane, cruises, train, cancellation, medical emergency transportation / evacuation & repatriation due to war / flood / epidemic, baggage & personal effects / lost luggage & baggage delay, illness, change of plans, accidental death and disability, travel accident / sickness medical expenses, and more.
• Proper insurance may protect passengers from any financial loss in almost all circumstances. Without appropriate travel insurance, Customer understands and agreed that if Customer cancel or interrupts Customer’s travel for any reason, portion of the trip / tour may not be refunded and Admiral Travel Bureau L.L.C and travel suppliers cancellation penalties will apply resulting in loss of monies up to the full cost of customer’s travel booking and related costs.
• Transportation: for transfers and sightseeing, we use mini coaches, big coaches, or small vans depending on the respective tour group size.
• Sightseeing attractions: some monuments or sightseeing places may be closed temporarily without any prior notice; in such cases, every attempt will be made to visit an alternative sightseeing place if possible.
• Some hotels will not provide Iron & Ironing board in the room, but available on request or common place with iron and ironing board.
• Some restaurants will provide vegetarian food with fish.
• As a third person in a triple room, the third person will get a rollaway bed. The room size may be the same as a double room.
• A person under 11 years is considered as child and infant sharing parent’s bed.
• Guest hereby gives consent to Admiral Travel Bureau L.L.C, to publish any photographs and/or videos of the trip or Guest in printed or electronic media without obtaining further consent and without any compensation. Each Guest releases Admiral Travel Bureau L.L.C, and its representatives or directors from any liability in connection with any use of such photographs and/or videos.

Visa Processing (If required):

• Visa processing requires a minimum of 60 working days, however since this is a group departure, we would require all documents 75dys prior to the departure.

Documents required:

• Valid Passport (minimum validity of six months during travel) and three photographs as per the specifications of the Consulate or Embassy.

Airlines:

• The Admiral Travel Bureau will not make seat selection in aircraft for group or individual passengers. If a guest needs seat arrangements in the aircraft, contact the airline directly.

Payment:

• Payment by cheque, bank deposit or bank transfer to the account of Admiral Travel Bureau with JP Morgan Chase Bank. Bank details are available upon request.

Cancellation and refund Policy – at any circumstances (including war, flood, strike or epidemic):

• Cancellation up to 90 days prior to the departure date: Registration fee, applicable airline penalty charges and third-party vendor deposit will be deducted.
• Cancellation between 89-60 days prior to the departure date: 50% of the tour cost, airline cancellation penalty and third-party vendor deposit will be deducted.
• Cancellation between 59-31 days prior to the departure date: 75% of the total tour cost, airline cancellation penalty and third-party vendor deposit will be deducted.
• Cancellation on 30 days or less prior to the departure date: ‘NO SHOW’ on the tour: 100% of the total tour cost, any airline penalty will be deducted.
• A refund will be made after 60 days of the scheduled departure of the tour subject to the funds available from the tour operator from foreign countries.
• No refunds, either in part or full, for any unused services in the package like ground transportation, meals, accommodation, sightseeing tours etc..
• If Passenger want to cancel their travel arrangements with Admiral Travel Burau passenger need to notify in writing. Passengers need to send a letter by email or USPS to Admiral Travel Bureau.

Disclaimer:

We act only as agents for tour members in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, touring, restaurants or any other services in connection with itinerary. We will exercise reasonable care in making such arrangements. However, we do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity to person and property because of an act of default of any hotel, airline carrier, restaurant, company or person rendering any of the services included in the tour. The right is reserved to cancel or change itineraries or to substitute comparable services without notice. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or to retain any tour passengers should such person’s health impede the operation of the tour or be a detriment to the other tour passengers.