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Page 1: YOU ON A ILGRIMAGE I TA LY...IN TR O D UC TIO N, SAMP L E DAY-BY-DAY I TIN E R A R Y IN C L US IO N S, CO N T AC TS & RE S E R VA T IO N AP P L IC A TIO N ABOUT ROME: Rome has been

PADUA * MOGLIANO VENETO * VENICE * RAVENNA * FLORENCE * S IENA * ASSISI * ROME

Assisi Basilica, Assisi

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I T A LY

St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome

P O L I C E H O LY N A M E S O C I E TY O F N AS SA U C O U N TY

WE INVITE YOU ON A P ILGRIMAGE TO . . .

N OVEMBER 11 - 21 , 2013 | $3,475 FROM NEW YORK

SPIRITUAL LEADER : R E V . G E R A R D G O R D O N

www.pi lgr images.com/pol iceholyname

HIGHLIGHTS OF INCLUSIONS

ROUND TRIP A IRFARE, A IRPORT TAXES & FUEL SURCHARGES, 9 NIGHTS F IRST CLASS HOTELS, TOUR ESCORT , TRANSFERS BY

PRIVATE COACH , BREAKFAST DAILY 6 D INNERS, W INE & M INERAL WATER WITH D INNERS, S IGHTSEEING , PROFESSIONAL

GUIDES, 3 HALF DAY TOURS IN ROME, ASSISI , S IENA, RAVENNA, FLORENCE & VENICE , ADMISSIONS TO ST . MARK ’S BASILICA,

MOSAICS IN RAVENNA, HOLY CROSS & THE ACADEMY IN FLORENCE, DUOMO IN S IENA, CATACOMBS & VATICAN MUSEUMS IN

ROME , HEADSETS FOR SIGHTSEEING , MASS DAILY, LUGGAGE HANDLING & FLIGHT BAG.

Santa Maria Church, Ravenna, Italy

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I N C L U S I O N S , C O N T A C T S & R E S E R V A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N I N T R O D U C T I O N , S A M P L E D A Y - B Y - D A Y I T I N E R A R Y

ABOUT ROME: Rome has been one of history's most powerful and important cities, along with home to the Roman Catholic Church, the Pope, and the site of the Vatican City. First built in 337, St. Peter's Basilica lies over the tomb of St. Peter. Contained within is a vast array of the most beautiful artwork ever assembled, reflecting the immensity, beauty, vastness, majesty, glory and awesomeness of God.

Day 1 | Monday November 11, 2013: Depart New York Departure this evening for your overnight flights to Italy.

Day 2 | Tuesday November 12, 2013: Arrival Italy Arrive in Italy this morning. Today we’ll visit Padua, where St. An-thony, the Patron Saint of lost things is honored. We’ll attend Mass at the Basilica built in his honor. Following Mass, we’ll view one of the oldest universities in Italy, and pass by Pratto Della Valle, and see the Basilica of Santa Giustina. We will overnight in Mogliano Veneto, a short distance from Venice. Dinner and a relaxing even-ing after our first day in Italy.

Day 3 | Wednesday November 13, 2013: Excursion to Venice After breakfast depart for nearby Venice, the iconic city where the streets are paved with water! We will enjoy a tour and visit of some of the greatest sights you will ever see: St. Mark's Square, The Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs, and we will even have an extraordinary visit of Dodges' Palace. After the tour you will have free time to explore Venice on own, shop and perhaps take an gondola ride. Don't forget to enjoy a cappuccino and gelato at one of the cafes in St. Mark's Square, a must do for any visit to Venice. We return to our hotel for dinner and a restful overnight.

Day 4 | Thursday November 14, 2013: Ravenna - Florence We’ll continue to Ravenna, often visited for its superb Byzantine mosaics, regarded as the finest outside Istanbul! Today, Ravenna is a pleasant town with old streets, fine shops and peaceful square, but the Byzantine domes of its churches still evoke its Eastern herit-age. Ravenna’s early Christian Churches and mosaics have been collectively designated a World Heritage Site. See the Arian Baptist-ery, The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Neonian Baptistery amoung others. Later we will continue to Florence for dinner and overnight.

Day 5 | Friday November 15, 2013: Florence After Mass, we will enjoy a guided tour of Florence which includes magnificent Franciscan church of The Holy Cross or Santa Croce with the beautiful facade, church is a burial place of nobles, among which is Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli. Walking tour through Piazza Signoria, pass by Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio. Continue through Republic Square to the Santa Maria del Fiore 13th century cathedral. After lunch we will visit L'Accadamia where we will view Michelangelo's "David" as well as other works of art. You will have free time to explore the museum and city before dinner.

Day 6 | Saturday November 16, 2013: Excursion to Siena After breakfast we depart to Siena, the birthplace of Saints Cathe-rine and Bernardine and one of Italy’s loveliest medieval cities. Here we will stroll the Piazza Del Campo, one of Italy’s finest squares and visit the Cathedral and the Basilica of St. Francis, containing the miraculous consecrated hosts that remained intact since 1730. View the incorrupt head of St. Catherine at the Basilica of St. Dominic. We return to Florence for dinner and overnight.

Day 7 | Sunday November 17, 2013: Florence – Assisi We’ll depart Florence and ride through the countryside toward Assi-si. Once there, we will visit the tomb of St Francis. We will explore the quaint hilltop birthplace of St Francis that still retains something of the atmosphere of the early 1200s, the period when St Francis began his ministry. Contained within the huge 13th-century Basilica are many of the saint's possessions and a series of frescoes depict-ing his life. You may kneel before the crucifix from which Jesus spoke to St Francis, asking him to rebuild His church. It was in St Mary of the Angels Basilica where St Francis spent most of his life. Here we visit the Chapel, Portiuncola, the rose bush, and the cave where the saint retired for prayer. Stroll the medieval streets of the compact little town. After stopping at an outdoor cafe with a view of an ancient Roman temple, we go to the Church of St Clare to see the saint's incorrupt body. The foundress of the Order of Poor Clares followed the teachings of St Francis by living a life of poverty and humility. We will visit these two saints' tombs before dinner and retiring for the evening.

Day 8 | Monday November 18, 2013: Assisi - Rome This morning, we’ll depart Assisi and travel toward Rome, enjoying the beautiful drive along the way. Arrival in Rome in time for inde-pendent activites and dinner on your own.

Day 9 | Tuesday November 19, 2013: Rome

This morning we depart for a sightseeing tour entitled "Christian Rome" which in-cludes: the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the oldest shrines dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, a shrine that contains a relic from the man-ger of the infant Jesus; the Holy Stairs, the Basilica of St. John the Lateran, The Basilica of the St John in Lateran, is the former residence of the popes prior to their return to Rome in 1377; St Paul Out-side the Walls, which houses the remains of St Paul under its main altar; and the Appian Way -- the oldest road from Roman times--plus the fa-mous Domino Quo Vadis Chapel; see the ancient Baths of Caracalla, Arch of Drusus; Tomb of Celilia Metella, and the catacombs of St Callixtus where the early Christians hid themselves to escape perse-cution. Enjoy a visit to the Trevi fountain. Dinner on your own.

Day 10 | Wednesday November 20, 2013: Vatican Museum Tour - St. Peters Basilica Wake up in Eternal City, one of the greatest centers of Western Civi-lization and the first truly cosmopolitan city on earth! It is also spir-

itual capital for all the Catholics around the world. Today is truly a day we will have in our minds for many years to come. This morning we go to Vatican City to attend the weekly Papal Audience or Bless-ing given by His Holiness Pope Francis I (pending papal schedule). Following the audience visit of the Vatican Museums, a group of most impressive edifices with hundreds of galleries filled with art treasures. See awe-inspiring relics and works of art donated throughout centuries as tributes of faith. We'll cover The Tapestry Gallery, The Raphael Rooms and the most overwhelming Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo's Masterpiece, restored mural of the Last Judg-ment. Later, enter the largest church in Christendom St Peter's Ba-silica, built on the site where St Peter was martyred. Unsurpassed in beauty, a monument to the long history of the Catholic Church, to which pilgrims come from around the world, St Peter's is the grand-est of the world's churches. Marvel Pieta and Bernini's amazing bronze canopy. We will also visit the grave of Pope John Paul II lo-cated at the Vatican. Before dinner, we'll have some time at leisure, to explore your own paths, to shop, or just to sit in one of the out-side cafes and watch the world go by. Dinner on your own.

Day 11 | Thursday November 21, 2013: Depart Rome - USA Prepare for your departure to the airport and your return to New York with memories for a lifetime!

Burano Canal, Venice, Italy

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I N C L U S I O N S , C O N T A C T S & R E S E R V A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N

YOUR TRIP INCLUDES:

† Round Trip Airfare

† Airport Taxes and Fuel Surcharges

† 9 nights at centrally located first class hotels, (or similar)

Nov 12-14 | 2 nights: Villa Braida, Mogliano Veneto

Nov 14-17 | 3 nights: Hotel Baglioni, Florence

Nov 17-18 | 1 night: Hotel San Pietro, Assisi

Nov 18-21 | 3 nights: Hotel Quirinale, Rome

† Tour Escort Throughout

† Transfers by private air conditioned motor coach

† Breakfast Daily and 6 Dinners,

† Wine and Mineral Water with Dinners 1/2L Water-1/4L Wine

† Sightseeing with professional local guides as per itinerary:

† 3 half day tours in Rome, half day tour in Assisi, Siena, Ravenna, Florence and Venice

† Admissions to St. Mark’s Basilica, Mosaics in Ravenna, Holy Cross and the Academy in Florence, Duomo in Siena, Catacombs & Vatican

Museums in Rome

† Headsets for included sightseeing

† Mass daily

† Luggage handling (1 piece per person)

† Flight bag & portfolio of all travel documents

ITALY P ILGRIAMGE W ITH REV . GER ARD GORDON | NOV 11 - 21, 2013 | $3,475 FROM NEW YORK

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Trevi Fountain, Rome

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Last Name/First Name, Middle Name (as it appears on passport) Date of Birth US Passport # Passport Exp.

1 ________________________________________________________ MM ____ DD ____YY____ ____________________ _________________

Gender: ⃞ Male ⃞ Female

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Departure City: __________________________ Nickname / Name tag _____________________________ Flight Bag: ⃞ Tote ⃞ Duffel ⃞ Backpack

OPTIONAL:

⃞ Private Room: $725 (If traveling alone) or ⃞ Roommate Request: __________________________________

⃞ I am purchasing Travel Insurance for $206 (as per www.206tours.com/ insurance )

⃞ I am purchasing Extended Cancellation Protection Plan for an additional $199 (*Only valid if purchased in addition with regular travel insurance!)

For details please review back of flyer and/or go to: www.206tours.com/cancel lat ionprotect ion

⃞ Business Class Upgrade: ⃞ Round-Trip: $3,500 ⃞ One-Way east bound: $1,750 ⃞ One-Way west bound: $1,750

PAYMENT OPTIONS: (www.206tours.com/payments )

Please enclose $400 per person (include an additional $206 per person if purchasing travel insurance)

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Credit Card #_______________________________________________ Exp. Date ____________ Sec. Code ___________

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⃞ charge my deposit now & the balance due 60 days prior to departure ⃞ charge my deposit & insurance now & the balance due 60 days prior to departure

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Please make checks payable to: 206 Tours | Full payment required 60 Days prior to date of departure: Sept ember 9, 2013

*Signature _________________________________________________ Date ________________________

Enrollment in/payment for this tour constitutes your acceptance of all terms and conditions as stated on page 4 and as per: www.206tours.com/terms

Please Mail Reservation & Payments to: 206 Tours 333 Marcus Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788

St. Francis of Assisi

Not Included: 3.5% Credit Card Processing Fee, Lunches, Dinners & Beverages not

mentioned, Travel Insurance optional (www.206tours.com/insurance), Extended

Cancellation Protection Plan at $199 (www.206tours.com/cancellationprotection),

Tips to guide and driver, and Personal items.

To book contact Cara: 800-206-TOUR (8687) or [email protected] | For information, contact Daniel Danzi: [email protected]

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Highlights of Terms & Conditions (For Complete Terms & Conditions Please Visit www.206tours.com/terms )

Office Use Only Groups

DEPOSIT AND REGISTRATION A $400 per person deposit is required

at the time of booking with a completed reservation application. DEPOSITS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 95 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE DATE. Fax, internet, e-mail, or phone reservations are welcome. Deposit and/or

payment in full must be received within 7 days of booking or reservation will cancel. Full payment is due 60 days prior to the departure date. If a booking

is made within 60 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking. If payment is received less than 30 days before departure, please include a $50 late fee. Packages shipped outside of the USA will incur

additional shipping charges. AIRPORT TAXES, FEES & FUEL CHARGES Airport taxes (up to $800) are included in our tour packages. Airport taxes are based on depar-

ture. City & government fees (airport taxes include Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs & Immigration; International Air Transportation Tax;

Agricultural tax; security fees, & other airport related taxes). FORM OF PAYMENT Bank/Certified/Travelers Checks, Money Orders, ACH (check by phone) or Wire Transfers (please fax a copy of bank confir-

mation when wiring funds) are accepted forms of payment at any time. Personal checks are acceptable if received more than 30 days prior to depar-ture date. 206 Tours accepts PayPal payments (send to: [email protected]).

You may also make Direct Credit Card Payments to 206 Tours (American Express, Discover, Visa and Master Card). In order to speed the processing

of deposits and final payments, please note the departure date on deposit and balance of payment checks. Every reservation must be accompanied by a signed application. Returned checks will incur a $50 service fee. In case of

computer or human billing error, we reserve the right to re-invoice partici-

pants with corrected billing. PRICE GUARANTEE We can only guarantee prices when and if the trip

is paid in full. Rates shown on website are based on double or twin occupan-cy and are as per each program’s inclusions show. All prices are shown in U.S. Dollars and are calculated on currency rates and fares in existence on

Jan 15, 2013. 206 Tours reserves the right to alter prices at any time prior to departure and without prior notice if circumstances so warrant. Any devalua-

tion or revaluation of currencies may effect price. NOT INCLUDED Items of a personal nature, such as telephone calls, mini bar, laundry, food, beverages or alcohol not included and not on regular

d'hote menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); room service, optional activities, and laundry. Travel Insur-ance , Cancel For Any Reason Protection Plan @ $199, portage at airports,

excess baggage fees and passport or visa fees.

PASSPORTS, VISAS & TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

A valid US passport is required for travel for US citizens. If you do not have a valid passport please contact your closest passport office or see Passport Information.. Passports must be valid at least 3 months after return date. US

or Canadian citizens do not need to obtain visas for most countries 206 Tours services. For all other nationalities please consult the country of travel's consulate. When and if visa is required it is passenger’s responsibility to

obtain one. Cancellations due to lack of appropriate travel documents will incur usual penalties. FINAL DOCUMENTS Final documents are issued upon receipt of final

payment only and within 3 weeks of departure. Documents are not guaran-teed if final payment is not received on time. Upon receipt of your docu-

ments you are responsible to check your itinerary, spelling of your name, dates, times and other important information to insure their validity. Should your final documents have any errors it is the passenger’s responsibility to

contact 206 Tours immediately. PARTICIPATION 206 Tours and suppliers contracted for services reserve the right to refuse to accept or retain any person whose behavior is deemed

likely to affect the smooth operations of a tour, or adversely affect the enjoyment or safety of other passengers. 206 Tours, its agents, and suppliers

shall be under no liability to any such person for refund, compensation, repatriation or any other matters arising. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS Once a deposit or partial/full

payment has been made, cancellations will only be accepted in writing. Cancellation terms will be applied based on the date that the written cancel-lation is received. In addition to a $300 per person administration fee, the

following charges apply if a cancellation is made before departure (per person of total tour price):

60 - 46 days prior to departure 10%

45 - 21 days prior to departure 50% 20 - 03 days prior to departure 80%

02 days prior to departure or less no refund Additionally, once tickets are issued (approximately 4-6 weeks prior to departure) the ticket value is non-refundable. Requests for a refund must be

in writing (mail, fax or e-mail). Phone calls can not be used as a form of cancellation. It is the individual’s responsibility to confirm 206 Tours' receipt of cancellations regardless of their form. Refunds will be issued within 30 to

60 days of receipt and pending return of airline tickets and receipt of written notice of cancellation. Refunds for payments made by credit card are subject

to an additional 3.5% fee. No change of names or substitutions are permitted. No refund or cancellation fees will be waived due to death or sickness. TRAVEL INSURANCE 206 Tours strongly suggests the purchase of

Traveler's Insurance. Travel Insurance offers a waiver of pre-existing condi-tions if insurance is purchased at the time of deposit. Travelers insurance can not be purchased after your trip is paid in full. Traveler's Insurance is availa-

ble through 206 Tours. Travel Insurance premiums are non-refundable. 206 Tours will automatically bill all passengers for traveler's insurance unless it

is declined in at the time of reservation or in writing by the participant. Please find plan rates below: Rates for trip cost from $1,501 to $2,000 $167

Rates for trip cost from $2,001 to $2,500 $180 Rates for trip cost from $2,501 to $3,000 $193 Rates for trip cost from $3,001 to $3,500 $206

Rates for trip cost from $3,501 to $4,000 $219 Rates for trip cost from $4,001 to $4,500 $232

Rates for trip cost from $4,501 to $5,000 $245 Rates for trip cost from $5,001 to $5,500 $271 Rates for trip cost from $5,501 to $6,000 $297

Details regarding insurance coverage is available at www.206tours.com/insurance. If you do not have Internet access 206 Tours is happy to provide a copy of the description of coverage brochure provided by our travel insur-

ance provider upon your request. We strongly recommend reviewing

said website/brochure prior to the purchase of the insurance. 206 Tours is not liable for the policies, decisions, procedures, etc. of any insurance company. It is the sole responsibility of the passenger to

request a brochure, if Internet access is not possible, and review the insurance coverage. Policies and restrictions imposed by the insurance

company are not limited to that which is stated in the brochure. Trav-eler's Insurance purchased through 206 Tours will only cover the services, expenses, arrangements, arranged by 206 Tours. For addi-

tional clarifications, restrictions, regulations, etc., please contact the insurance company directly. Upon purchasing the travelers Insurance you accept all Terms & Conditions as per our travel insurance.

EXTENDED CANCELLATION PROTECTION PLAN 206 Tours offers an optional additional protection plan for $199 which

permits travelers to cancel for any reason up until the day prior to departure without penalty. You MUST file a claim with our travel insurance provider if you cancel your reservation, and if you are

denied reimbursement from Travel for any reason 206 Tours will refund your losses in cash in full (not including the insurance and cancel protection premiums). You MUST select this option at the time

of booking and it must be paid with your deposit. You MUST pur-chase standard travel insurance in order to purchase the cancel for any

reason protection plan (unless you are a NY resident). Claims MUST be filed NO LATER than six (6) months after initial cancellation. After six months, no reimbursement can be provided.

AIR TRANSPORTATION Air transportation is in economy class

on IATA-approved carriers. Ticketing must be completed no later than 14 days prior to departure. Fares are based on levels in effect at the

time of printing and prices and schedules are subject to change without notice. All travel is subject to the airlines terms of carriage. 206 Tours is not responsible for any cancellations, loss, delays, injury, illness, or

expenses incurred due to actions made by the airlines. For any issues which arise in relation to airline service complaints and compensation

should be addressed to the carrier. SEAT ASSIGNMENT Random seats are assigned for all group participants. If you would like to secure a specific seat, or sit with a

travel companion please advise us of such request at the time of booking, we will make an effort to accommodate you, however we cannot guarantee. If you must have specific seat we recommend you to

be at the airport at least three hours prior to departure and arrange the seat assignment with your airline's gate agent. Bulkhead and exit row

seating can never be requested prior to the day of departure. 206 Tours can never guarantee specific seats, which are at the discretion of the airline & are pending availability, subject to seat map changes

LAND ONLY Transfers are NOT included in Land Only costs. From time to time, a tour may be canceled due to non-materialization. If you chose to purchase a Land Only package and arrange your own

domestic or international flight independently of us, be advised that 206 Tours is not responsible for domestic or international flights or transfers of any kind. Booked or purchased items outside of 206tours

are sole responsibility of client. TRANSFERS Our programs include group round-trip transfers.

Pilgrims or passengers who did not purchase "all-inclusive tour" or who purchased land only package and are arriving or leaving inde-pendently must transfer at their own expense. Expenses incurred for

transfers due to lateness of flights are at the expense of the passenger and may be claimed for reimbursement from the airlines. No smoking is allowed on motor coach.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel accommodations are based on twin-bedded or double rooms. 206 Tours reserves the right to

substitute similar category hotels without prior notice. In some hotels triple accommodation is possible, however, no reduction in cost is available for triple rooms. A limited number of single rooms are also

available at a supplemental rate. PRIVATE ROOMS and SINGLE SUPPLEMENT A limited number of single rooms is available (on request basis only) at the

supplement price. Single rooms provide privacy, but they are in some hotels smaller than twin or double rooms and sometimes may be

poorly located, especially in the older hotels. As a general ratio we are

able to confirm 10% of the total number of group participants in single rooms. If ratio is higher special supplements may be implemented for

something referred to "single in double room" at an additional rate to the single supplement rate listed. If passengers are traveling alone and wish to have 206 Tours assign a roommate we will do our best, how-

ever, if we do not succeed in assigning a same sex roommate for you then you will be responsible to pay the cost of the single room. MEALS Most trips includes two meals per day (breakfast and

dinners) which are served at your hotel or local restaurants. Beverages are not included with dinners where not indicated. In case you chose

not to have a meal, there is no refund for unused meals. Although we cannot guarantee, we will try and accommodate each special meal request on flights as well as at hotels. Please advise of such a request

at the time of booking. We can not guarantee that special meal/diet requests can be met. BAGGAGE Each tour participant is permitted to bring one checked

suitcase, one small carry on bag, and one personal item (i.e. purse, laptop case). In general, the airlines permit 1 checked bag. Please

check with your specific airline to verify the size and weight allowanc-es. 206 Tours is not responsible for the loss of, theft of, delay, or damage to a participant's belongings.

RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE 206 Tours acts as a tour operator. The suppliers providing transportation, sightseeing arrangements and hotel accommodations for the tour program are independent contrac-

tors and are not agents or employees of 206 Tours. All coupons, receipts and tickets issued are subject to the terms and conditions

specified by suppliers. By utilizing the service of the suppliers, you agree that 206 Tours will not be liable for any change in flight or itinerary schedule, strikes, delay, acts of governments, fires, riots,

theft, pilferage, epidemics, quarantine, medical or customs regulations, accident, loss, injury, or damage to you or to those traveling with you in connection with any accommodations, transportation or any other

services or resulting directly or indirectly from any occurrence or conditions beyond its control, including defects in vehicles, breakdown in equipment, thefts, delay or cancellation of or changes in itinerary for any act, omission, or event during the time you are on board the aircraft.

Neither 206 Tours and/or agents of the airlines concerned are to be held responsible for the late arrival of passengers at airports or hotels due to

inclement weather, nor are they to be held liable for payment or any refund for transfers or unused hotel accommodations or meals occasioned by such late arrivals at the hotels holding rooms as confirmed itineraries.

Passengers must bear all such losses or expenses. To guard against unforeseen health or other circumstances, we recommend you purchase our optional travel insurance. 206 Tours is not responsible for circum-

stances beyond its control. In circumstances where trip cancellations resulting from the inability for trip to depart as scheduled, such as cancel-

lations due to acts of war and/or terrorism, war, God, or nature takes place, 206 Tours is not liable for restitution. Though every effort will be made to follow the itinerary, it should be considered as an indication of

the tour, rather than a contract of places to be visited. Occasionally local religious holidays, national days, traffic conditions and other events may necessitate changes in the sequence of visits or the missing of certain

visits. We will have daily mass and strive to be in places as indicated. However, sometimes this is not possible as the site may not be available

for Mass or itinerary changes are forced upon us. In this case an alterna-tive site for Mass will be arranged. SPECIAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS You must report any disability

requiring special attention to 206 Tours at the time of registration for any

tour. We make every effort to accommodate disabled passengers by reserving for them wheelchair assistance at airports and handicap accessi-

ble rooms where available, however, we cannot guarantee and are not responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. Be aware that all of our tours are operated

outside the U.S. where the Americans with Disabilities Act is not appli-cable and facilities for disabled individuals are limited. Most transporta-

tion services, including the touring motor coaches, are not equipped with wheelchair ramps or lifts. We regret that we cannot provide individual assistance to any tour participant for walking, dining, while in their room,

on flight, getting on and off motor coaches and other vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion(s) must accompany travelers who need special assistance. It is the passenger's

responsibility to arrange for such assistance prior to making their reserva-tions. Motorized scooters are unsuitable and impossible to accommodate.

206 Tours is not responsible for any medical condition that occurs prior, during or after the tour. Additionally, airlines are not able to guarantee or provide assistance for disabled travelers including special seating. Preg-

nancy, Breast-Feeding, and Traveling Pregnant women considering international travel should be advised to evaluate the potential problems associated with international travel as well as the quality of medical care

available at the destination and during transit. A pregnant woman is advised to travel with at least one companion; during her pregnancy, her level of comfort may be adversely affected by traveling.

YOUNG TRAVELERS Travelers who are less than 18 years old on the departure date must be accompanied by an adult. Due to heightened

security, many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a child will be traveling with adults other than the parents or with only one parent, it is recommended that a notarized

letter be written by the parents or non-traveling parent granting authoriza-tion to travel including the dates of travel. We also suggest you contact the appropriate consulate and airlines because they may have additional

requirements. For the purposes of 206 Tours trips an infant is defined as anyone who is under the age of 24 months for the entire duration of their

trip. A child is defined as any one between the ages of 24 months-11 years for the entire duration of their trip. SAFETY Please be aware that during your participation on tours

operated by 206 Tours, certain risks and dangers may arise beyond our control including, but not limited to, the hazards of traveling in undevel-oped areas; travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft or other means of

transportation; the forces of nature, political unrest and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities.

206 Tours does not have liability regarding provisions of medical care or

the adequacy of any care that may be rendered. 206 Tours is not responsi-ble for compensation for cities/sites omitted from the itinerary due to

circumstances beyond it's control. PHYSICALITY OF OUR TOURS Please note that almost all destina-tions serviced by 206 Tours require physical fitness and a lot of walking,

sometimes up/or down the hills and at times very rough terrain. You may certainly stay behind for certain parts of the journey, however, it is suggested that 3 to 4 weeks before your departure one should begin

preparing physically begin walking "briskly" 1-2 times a day; build up to 2-3 miles with no discomfort.

SERVICE INQUIRIES AFTER THE TRIP If upon returning from your trip, you wish to inquire about any services provided, please ensure that all correspondence is received by 206 Tours, 333 Marcus Blvd -

Hauppauge, NY 11788, within 45 days of the tour completion date. This will enable us to make a timely investigation. TOUR CANCELLATION BY OPERATOR Be clearly advised that

from time to time a tour departure may be cancelled due to lack of participation. In such case, the operator's sole responsibility is to provide

a full refund. 206 Tours in not responsible and does not assume responsi-bility for any additional costs or any fees relating to the issuance and /or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not made through 206

Tours. Cancellations due to state travel advisories and/or state travel warnings, Acts of War, War, Terrorism, Acts of God, Natural Disaster or any other circumstance outside the control of 206 Tours, are not the fault

of 206 Tours. Great effort will be made to accommodate traveler to another trip or to revise itinerary, however, cancellation for any of these

reasons will not be eligible for refund. PRINTING DISCLAIMER 206 Tours is not responsible for typo-graphical or printer's errors including errors in trip cost. We reserve the

right to re-invoice or correct billing at any time