GREECE & the
AEGEAN
TOUR 6660/6661—15 days from Athens to
Athens
Priced From 2,849US PATMOS
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES Day 1, Sat. ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE. Plaka district with its narrow streets and
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day sound of bouzouki music. (B)
Individual headsets is free for you to start exploring the Greek
capital. Later, meet your Tour Director and Day 3, Mon. ATHENS–CORINTH–
SIGHTSEEING: Visits to Epidaurus theater, Nauplia, fellow travelers. EPIDAURUS–NAUPLIA. Join the included
Sparta, Mystra byzantine citadel, Olympia, Delphi, guided tour of Athens, featuring the
Kalambaka, Meteora monasteries, Mykonos, Day 2, Sun. ATHENS. A day to relax and highlights of this ancient capital and a visit
Kusadasi, Patmos, Rhodes, Heraklion do just as you please. For instance, join to the ACROPOLIS. Cross the Corinth Canal,
Q Inside visits and special features are shown in an optional day cruise to the islands of then journey into the Argolis to stop in
UPPERCASE in the tour description including Aegina, Hydra, and Poros. In the evening, EPIDAURUS. Visit the OPEN-AIR-THEATER,
admission charges where applicable. free time to enjoy the lively atmosphere which can still seat 14,000 spectators, then
of the tavernas and nightclubs in the old head for the coast to Nauplia. (B)
GUIDES: Local Guides for city sightseeing in
Athens, Mycenae archaeological site; professional CELESTYAL CRUISE LINES
Tour Director while touring
Q Included shore excursions: Ephesus ALL CRUISES INCLUDE:
archaeological site, Lindos and the Temple of Buffet breakfasts—open-air buffet lunches—multi-course dinners—Captain’s welcome
Athena, Santorini Oia village
cocktail dinner—Greek Night dinner—resident band—casino
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Peloponnese, Mount shore excursions as per itinerary—drinks package
Parnassus, Arcadian Mountains, Corinth Canal,
Rion-Antirion Bridge CELESTYAL OLYMPIA
Gross tons: 37,584; 9 decks; fully air-
TRANSPORTATION: Touring by private, first- conditioned; swimming pool; gift shop; 724
class, air-conditioned motorcoach; cruise in fully staterooms with private facilities; fitness center,
air-conditioned inside cabins with private shower sauna, and wellness center. The Celestyal
and toilet; supplement for outside cabins are Olympia features various restaurants and dining
listed under Dates & Prices; cruise ships, fare, and areas, duty-free shop, and bars.
entertainment are described on this page
CELESTYAL CRYSTAL
HOTELS: Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with Gross tons: 25,611; cruising speed: 21 knots;
private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips 9 decks; fully air-conditioned; jacuzzi;
and service charges casino; boutique; beauty salon and spa; 1,278
passenger cabins with private facilities. The
ATHENS Golden Age (F) or Acropolis Select (ST), Celestyal Crystal features various restaurants
NAUPLIA Victoria (ST) or Rex (ST), SPARTA Maniatis (ST), and dining areas, a large double-tiered show
OLYMPIA Olympia Palace (F), DELPHI Apollonia (ST), lounge, a large number of bars, indoor pool
KALAMBAKA Antoniadis (ST) and outdoor pool with retractable glass cover,
beauty salon, and large duty-free shop area.
MEALS: Buffet breakfasts (B) daily; 4 lunches (L);
7 dinners (D)
MyCOSMOS: Personalize your tour ahead of time
with additional excursions. Visit our website for
details and conditions.
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LEISURELY ON THE GO INTRODUCTION
Meteora
Kalambaka 1
TURKEY
GREECE EUROPEAN
PANORAMAS
Delphi 1
Antirion Corinth 2 2 1 Athens
Patras
Epidaurus Lavrion/Piraeus 4 Kusadasi
Mykonos Patmos
Mycenae
Olympia 1 1 BRITAIN & IRELAND
Nauplia
1 Sparta Aegean Sea Rhodes
Mystra
Santorini
Ionian Sea SCANDINAVIA,
BALTICS & RUSSIA
Heraklion Crete
Knossos
MYKONOS
Day 4, Tue. NAUPLIA–MYCENAE–SPARTA. most typical of the Cyclades. Its white and and colorful shopping districts are within easy EASTERN, CENTRAL
This morning, enjoy the included guided blue houses, windmills, and chapels seem to walking distance of the port. Depart from & ALPINE EUROPE
excursion to the ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE make the island’s light even more translucent. Rhodes around dinner time. (B,L,D)
and MUSEUM OF MYCENAE, a city fortress Spend some time visiting a taverna or just THE NETHERLANDS
cursed by the gods but rich in gold and wandering around the town, enjoying its Day 13, Thu. CRETE & SANTORINI. Morning at & FRANCE
warrior kings. Travel into the Peloponnese timeless beauty. (B,L,D) Heraklion on the island of Crete. A few miles
to Sparta. (B,D) away is Knossos, the center of the 3000 BC SPAIN, PORTUGAL
Day 11, Tue. KUSADASI, TURKEY & Minoan civilization; an optional excursion can be & MOROCCO
Day 5, Wed. SPARTA–MYSTRA–OLYMPIA. PATMOS, GREECE. Two ports of call today. booked. Next port of call (weather permitting)
Enjoy the included sightseeing of the First, Kusadasi on the Turkish coast. An is Santorini, the “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” The
medieval BYZANTINE CITADEL OF MYSTRA, included morning excursion takes you to the included shore excursion here takes you up to
at one time known as the “Florence of the fascinating Greek, Roman, and Byzantine the cliff-top village of Oia for one of the world’s
East.” Continue to Olympia. (B,D) excavations of Ephesus. Next, discover the most breathtaking panoramas. (B,L,D)
tiny Greek island of Patmos, where St. John
Day 6, Thu. OLYMPIA–PATRAS–DELPHI. the Divine wrote Revelation. The 11th-century Day 14, Fri. LAVRION/PIRAEUS
Focus on Olympia, where the athletes of monastery with its valuable manuscript (DISEMBARKATION)–ATHENS. Early
antiquity performed in honor of the king of collection is well worth a visit. (B,L,D) morning arrival in Lavrion/Piraeus; drive to
deities. Spend free time in this pretty town, or Athens. Time to relax, visit a museum, or to
learn more about the history of the Olympic Day 12, Wed. RHODES. Dock in Rhodes, largest do some last-minute shopping. (B)
Games on the optional sightseeing tour. Later, of the Dodecanese Islands and site of the
drive north towards Patras, the capital of the Colossus of Rhodes, a 105-foot statue destroyed Day 15, Sat. ATHENS. Your vacation ends
Peloponnese and the west coast’s largest by an earthquake in 224 BC. Explore the sites with breakfast this morning. (B)
port. Then, head through picturesque fishing in the historic Old City with its ramparts and
villages along the south coast of the mainland palaces built by the Knights of St. John during Q Port taxes $176 and gratuities $40 to the
to mystical Delphi, crossing the spectacular the Crusades. Another possibility: join an service personnel on board are included in
RION-ANTIRION BRIDGE. (B) included excursion to Lindos and the fabulous the Cosmos price.
Temple of Athena. And if sightseeing is not
Day 7, Fri. DELPHI–KALAMBAKA. Free your thing, Rhodes’ sun-drenched beaches
time in the town or optional morning
sightseeing of the archaeological site of TOUR 6660/6661 DATES & PRICES US$ ITALY
Delphi. On to Kalambaka. (B,D)
Departure End Athens Land Departure End Athens Land Departure End Athens Land EASTERN
Day 8, Sat. KALAMBAKA–METEORA– Number Start Athens* Sat 05 May Only Number Start Athens* Sat 23 Jun Only Number Start Athens* Sat 15 Sep Only MEDITERRANEAN,
ATHENS. A short drive to Meteora, a cluster Sat 12 May Sat 30 Jun Sat 22 Sep GREECE & TURKEY
of Christian-Orthodox MONASTIC BUILDINGS 0421 Sat 21 Apr Sat 19 May 2889 0609 Sat 09 Jun Sat 07 Jul 2989 0901 Sat 01 Sep Sat 29 Sep 3019
perched in an unforgettable manner on a set 0428 Sat 28 Apr Sat 26 May 2989 0616 Sat 16 Jun Sat 21 Jul 2989 0908 Sat 08 Sep Sat 06 Oct 3019
of rising rock formations. Your included visit 0505 Sat 05 May Sat 02 Jun 2989 0623 Sat 23 Jun Sat 04 Aug 2989 0915 Sat 15 Sep Sat 13 Oct 3019
is certainly the day’s highlight. Continue south 0512 Sat 12 May Sat 09 Jun 2989 0707 Sat 07 Jul Sat 18 Aug 2939 0922 Sat 22 Sep Sat 20 Oct 3019
to Athens. (B) 0519 Sat 19 May Sat 16 Jun 2989 0721 Sat 21 Jul Sat 01 Sep 2939 0929 Sat 29 Sep 2849
0526 Sat 26 May 2989 0804 Sat 04 Aug 2939 1006 Sat 06 Oct 2849
Day 9, Sun. ATHENS. A full day at leisure 0602 Sat 02 Jun 2989 0818 Sat 18 Aug 2939
to explore the unseen parts of the city, or
maybe join an optional excursion. (B) *Dates & Prices above do not include international air travel. When planning your Reduction for triple room on land and triple occupancy of inside or outside cabin
trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe. on Greek cruise (Tour 6660/6661): $40
Day 10, Mon. ATHENS–LAVRION/PIRAEUS The above prices of Tour 6660 are per person in twin inside cabins. Combination guaranteed shares on land and triple cabin on Greek cruise
(EMBARKATION)–MYKONOS. Early Guaranteed shares (not available on Tour 6661): see page 5. not available.
morning embarkation and an afternoon Upgrade per person to outside cabin Tour 6661 $240 Extra nights per person in Athens:
spent cruising in the Aegean. Evening Supplement for single room on land and single occupancy of inside or outside in single room $132, in twin / in triple $78
arrival in Mykonos, a granite island and the cabin on Greek cruise (Tour 6660/6661): $825
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with an alternate hotel of equivalent standard. Your Travel Full details of all our 2019 itineraries will be available in
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and hosts. These experts share their vast knowledge of the double occupancy. They do not include airfare, unless
areas and help you maximize each moment. Beyond the specifically noted on the itinerary pages. If there are single
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working diligently behind the scenes. Our extensive technical are listed when applicable. Single and triple rooms are not
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MyCOSMOS Transfers can also be provided when you purchase extra
Personalize your travel experience by selecting and nights before or after the vacation (see tariffs below).
pre-purchasing (not available on all tours) optional
excursions online via MyCosmos. These are designed US$
to enhance your experience and are scheduled
perfectly within your itinerary. So, go ahead and City 1-2 Pax 3-4 Pax 5-7 Pax City 1-2 Pax 3-4 Pax 5-7 Pax
immerse yourself in your destination according to your
passions, whether it’s cuisine, wine, museums, music, AMSTERDAM 78 140 245 LONDON* 25* 25* 25*
or whatever.
ATHENS 88 175 202 MADRID 94 140 245 SCANDINAVIA,
Joining Late & Leaving Early BALTICS & RUSSIA
Many Cosmos land arrangements start and end in BERGEN 108 144 198 MÁLAGA 70 140 245
London. If you have already spent time in the British
capital, you may want to skip one or more of the BERLIN 111 154 245 MILAN (Malpensa) 141 173 245
included London nights or even join at the first
overnight hotel on the Continent. Call your Travel BUDAPEST 70 140 245 MILAN (Linate) 83 140 245
Agent for any reductions that apply to your vacation
for joining late or leaving early. Vacations with these CASABLANCA 56 100 175 MUNICH 117 151 245
reductions are sold on a land-only basis.
COPENHAGEN 140 160 175 NAPLES 64 100 175
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EXTRA NIGHTS DUBLIN 118 140 245 OPORTO 77 130 175
We will make reservations for you, provided you request DUBROVNIK 76 100 175 OSLO (Gardermoen) 249 256 303
them at the time you book your trip.
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Share” basis is not available for extra nights. As hotel
space is limited, we cannot reserve more than three ex- LAKE MAGGIORE STOCKHOLM 154 255 265
tra nights before and/or after a vacation. During particu-
larly busy periods, hotel space in certain cities can be- (Milan Malpensa) 190 244 254 VENICE AREA 70 140 245
come so tight that we may be unable to sell extra nights.
(Milan Linate) 294 339 349 WARSAW 50 100 175
LISBON 70 140 245 ZURICH AREA 136 185 237
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travelers, but is not responsible in the event it is unable sharing accommodations with two adults. To receive the SPAIN, PORTUGAL
31. If you make your own flight arrangements, Cosmos will to do so nor responsible for any denial of services by young traveler’s discount, the age of the traveler must & MOROCCO
not be responsible for any loss resulting from cancellation air carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent qualify at commencement of services.
or changes in international gateways, itineraries, or travel suppliers. Cosmos does not provide personal services ITALY
dates. We recommend that you do not purchase airline (such as pushing a wheelchair, assisting with walking, • On Cosmos escorted vacations, young travelers ages
tickets with high penalty charges for changes. etc.) and Cosmos does not provide individual assistance 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the base land vacation price. EASTERN
to a vacation participant for walking, dining, getting on MEDITERRANEAN,
TSA AIRLINE INFORMATION and off coaches, cruise ships, and other vehicles, or other 48. Due to heightened security, many countries have GREECE & TURKEY
32. Under the Secure Flight Program enacted by the U.S. personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion adopted practices to prevent international abductions of
Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation should accompany travelers who need such assistance. children. If a child will be traveling with adults other than BEFORE
Security Administration (TSA) requires airlines to collect the parents or with only one parent, it is recommended YOU GO
information from you for the purposes of Watch List 39. If we are not notified at time of reservation of any that a notarized letter be written by the parents or non-
matching. TSA may share information you provide with disability requiring special attention, Cosmos reserves the traveling parent granting authorization to travel, including
law enforcement or intelligence agencies or others right to cancel your booking or terminate your vacation if the dates of travel. We suggest that you also contact
under its published system of records notice. At time your special needs or disabilities are not suitable for the the appropriate consulate and airlines because they may
of booking a vacation with air reservations, Cosmos vacation, pose a threat to the health and safety of other have additional requirements or recommendations.
will collect the required information and add to your air participants or Cosmos staff are incompatible with other
booking to pass to the airline(s) for the Secure Flight travelers, or if you are not traveling with a companion SMOKING & ILLEGAL DRUGS
Program. The information includes full name, date of who provides all the assistance you require. Cosmos will 49. Smoking is not allowed on transportation that is
birth, gender, and redress number (if available). Failure to not refund or cover any costs or expenses incurred for exclusively provided by Cosmos. On cruise ships, smoking
provide the required TSA information at time of booking cancellation, booking, or termination of the vacation. is restricted to certain areas of the vessel. Smoking
will result in the loss of confirmed flights and airfare Cancellation penalties, as above, apply. includes cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, e-cigars, or any
price, as information is required for ticketing. Rebooking other smoking device.
lost airfare is subject to schedule availability at time of 40. Not all sightseeing stops/sites accommodate
rebooking and may result in alternate flight schedules wheelchairs, and some locations and sightseeing 50. Many hotels, restaurants, and other venues are
and/or increases in airfare price. Any increase in airfare activities require extensive standing, sitting, or walking— smoke-free or have non-smoking regulations in public
price is payable by you. sometimes on unpaved or cobblestone streets. Cosmos spaces. Smoking may be restricted to certain areas or not
will not refund or cover any cost or expense incurred allowed. You are responsible to abide by all third-party
INSECTICIDE for any missed activities due to a participant’s inability smoking policies.
33. Some countries may require aircraft cabin insecticide to fully participate with the group. The Americans With
treatment for inbound foreign flights. For more Disabilities Act is only applicable within the United States, 51. Any carriage or possession of illegal drugs will result
information about aircraft disinfection requirements and and facilities for disabled individuals are limited outside in immediate termination of the Cosmos vacation. You
a list of countries requiring disinfection of inbound flights, its borders. Most transportation services, including the are responsible for knowing and observing the licensing
visit http://ostpxweb.dot.gov/policy/safetyenergyenv/ touring motorcoaches and cruise ships, are not equipped laws for drug possession for all countries you are visiting.
disinsection.htm. with wheelchair ramps. Although some of our ships have Repatriation is at your expense.
elevators, many small ships do not. Passengers requiring
FREQUENT FLYER & HOTEL REWARD PROGRAMS ship elevators should inquire before making reservations. MOTORCOACHES
34. Frequent Flyer mileage accrual is at the discretion 52. Cosmos follows a mandatory, daily seat rotation on
of the airline(s), and is not always granted for airfare 41. Motorized scooters and motorized wheelchairs are motorcoaches. For the enjoyment of all passengers, you
purchased through Cosmos. You will need to contact not suitable for international travel and are not permitted must adhere to the rules of the Tour Director regarding
the airline(s) directly for information on Frequent Flyer on Cosmos tours. Outside of domestic (USA) vacations, seat rotation. Alcohol consumption is not allowed on
Programs and any applicable reward mile accrual. arrangements cannot be made to carry or use these on board Cosmos motorcoaches.
Cosmos cannot assist with this process. Cancellation tour or cruise and, if you bring one, you will be asked to
penalties, as noted above, will apply to all airfare, make alternate arrangements for transporting the scooter 53. Many local laws require the use of seatbelts
regardless of accrual grants. Take this into consideration to your end destination at your expense. With prior while traveling. When seatbelts are provided, you are
before purchasing airfare. permission and waivers, we will attempt to accommodate responsible for wearing your seatbelt. Cosmos is not
motorized scooters on domestic (USA) vacations, liable, nor are our service providers, for any injury, loss,
35. Hotel rewards/points cannot be earned or redeemed depending on the suitability of the itinerary. damages, claims, or death resulting from any accident
with hotels used by Cosmos. or incident if you were not wearing your seatbelt at the
42. Dietary requests and preferences must be provided time of the accident or incident when the motorcoach is
ENGLISH to Cosmos at the time of booking. Generally, special equipped with them.
36. All Tour Directors, Local Hosts, Local Guides, and dietary or meal requests cannot be processed and are
ships’ crews speak English, and all vacation commentary subject to availability at the hotel or venue. There is no PRICE POLICY
is conducted in English only. For maximum enjoyment guarantee of availability, however, and there may be an 54. All vacation prices are based on rates (reflecting
and understanding, you should be able to read and additional charge associated with such request, which is foreign exchange rates) known at the time of publication
speak English. payable by you at time of service. and expected to be in effect at the time of departure,
and do not include airfare, except where noted on
AUTHORITY TO REMOVE OR REFUSE PASSENGERS MEDICAL AND HEALTH specific itineraries. Vacation prices are per-person, based
37. In the sole discretion of Cosmos, Cosmos may refuse 43. Cosmos does not employ medical personnel. Any on double occupancy (two people sharing a room).
transport to any passenger or may require any passenger medical attention you require while traveling with Cosmos Single room supplements and triple reductions are listed
to leave the tour if it is reasonably believed that the must be sought through a local medical facility, if/when where applicable. Not all accommodation types are
passenger (1) is dangerous to others or to himself or available, for diagnosis. All related charges are at your available on all vacations.
herself; (2) has engaged in, is engaged in, or is threatening expense. Cosmos cannot guarantee the availability of
to engage in, behavior that may adversely affect the medical facilities or for the quality of the care or services. 55. Prices are subject to change without notice, subject
safety, security, comfort, enjoyment, or well-being of other to the guarantees set forth below.
passengers or Cosmos representatives, including, but not 44. Cosmos reserves the right to remove or quarantine
limited to, behavior that is disruptive, verbally abusive, any passenger who shows signs of illness, or who poses 56. Once Cosmos has received your full land deposit for
physically abusive, obnoxious, harassing, discriminatory, a threat to the safety and health of other passengers. any cruise vacation, that land price is guaranteed and you
or obscene; or (3) has failed or refused, or is failing or Removal or quarantine of passengers for any health, are protected against any base land price increase due to
refusing, to follow Cosmos’ rules and procedures or the safety, or behavior-related assessment is at the sole currency surcharge. Any subsequent land or cruise cost
instructions of Cosmos or its representatives. In the event discretion of Cosmos. Any costs incurred for medical increases are at Cosmos’ expense, not including energy
a passenger is removed, such passenger may be left at any assessments, diagnosis, and/or any other medically- cost increases and/or any government tax increases.
city without any liability to Cosmos or its representatives. related charges are your responsibility to pay and are due
at time of services. Passengers will be allowed to rejoin 57. Pricing for air-inclusive vacations, including those
Cosmos with confirmed medical certification from a with intra-vacation air, are guaranteed when Cosmos has
received your full land plus air deposits and/or full air
payment, as noted above. Cosmos reserves the right to
ticket Flex-Air bookings, and vacations with intra-vacation
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air, upon receipt of full land and air deposits; thus, any regulations. Though hotels may have air-conditioning as TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
subsequent revisions made at your request are subject a listed amenity, the usage of air-conditioning is often not 78. Passenger Travel Documents, including e-ticket
to airline-imposed change fees, cancellation fees, and/or available at night or from October–May. Other restrictions itineraries, are sent by regular ground delivery
changes in airfare price, which are your responsibility to may apply. Cosmos has no control over air-conditioning approximately 2-3 weeks prior to departure, provided full
pay. Instant Purchase Air is ticketed upon receipt of full air restrictions and regulations. invoice payment has been received. If available, a service
payment; thus, full cancellation fees, as noted above, apply. charge per reservation is added for documents requested
68. In the rare event included train or air services are in advance, early air ticketing, and/or for 2-day delivery or
58. Vacation departures in 2019 are subject to itinerary unavailable, alternate services will be provided. Itinerary for delivery to multiple addresses. Two-day delivery with
modifications. Full details will be available in September timings are approximate and are subject to change. related charges is required for reservations made within
2018. Travelers have the right to cancel their reservation 45 days of commencement of services and for delivery
without penalty within 7 days of notification in the event SHARE ACCOMMODATIONS outside the continental United States; charges will be
of itinerary modifications for departures in 2019 prior to 69. By selecting a share accommodation, you are quoted at time of reservation.
the release of the 2019 brochure. Vacations with Instant authorizing Cosmos to match you with another traveler
Purchase Air will receive full refunds for changes to as your roommate for the duration of your vacation. GRATUITIES
vacations or vacation dates in 2019 with the release of The roommate pairing will be of the same sex, and 79. Gratuities are included for services during the land
the 2019 brochure, provided notification of cancellation is roommates will be assigned at time of travel. If no stay of your vacation. This includes wait staff at included
received within 7 days. roommate pairing is available, you will receive the single meals, hospitality staff at hotels for nights purchased
accommodation at Cosmos’ expense. through Cosmos, and porterage at hotels for one suitcase
VISAS & PASSPORTS per person. Gratuities for your Tour Director, Local Hosts,
59. It is your responsibility to verify all visa and passport 70. Cosmos is not liable for any roommate pairing Local Guides, driver, and ship’s crew are not included in the
requirements necessary for your vacation. You are compatibility and, by accepting and purchasing a share vacation price (unless otherwise noted in pricing details)
responsible for obtaining independently and paying for accommodation, you waive Cosmos from all inherent and are discretionary.
all visas and entry documents (outside of Cuba), for risks in being assigned a roommate.
meeting all health and other requirements, and for any TRANSFERS
documents required by the laws, regulations, orders, and/ 71. Cosmos is not responsible for any disputes 80. Unless otherwise specified on your invoice,
or requirements of the countries you will visit. Cosmos between roommates (such as sleep patterns, snoring, transfers arranged by Cosmos are provided by
cannot accept liability for any passenger refused entry noise, etc.). Any dispute between roommates is your independent transportation companies and are group
onto any transport or into any country due to failure of the responsibility to resolve. During the vacation, alternate transfers operated by motorcoach that may have pre-
passenger to carry correct documentation or adhere to single arrangements, if available, may be secured but is set departures times. Cosmos is not responsible for
specific entry and exit requirements. All visa information never guaranteed. You are responsible for all expenses flight delays, delays in immigration or customs, delays
listed on the website, in documents, or in the brochure is for any change in accommodation on tour and payment due to lost baggage, or delays for any reason beyond
for U.S. citizens only. Non-U.S. citizens must consult with in full will be required immediately upon securing new our control if you miss your transfer. Missed transfers
appropriate consulates to determine if any visas or other accommodations. are non-refundable.
documents are needed.
72. All shares are non-smoking. NOT INCLUDED IN THE LAND/CRUISE VACATION PRICE
60. You must have a passport to travel internationally. 81. The following charges are not included in the land/
Most countries require that the passport be valid for at BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE & LIABILITY cruise vacation price, unless otherwise noted: airfare
least six (6) months beyond the conclusion of your trip. It 73. Porterage at hotels for one suitcase per person is to and from the start of your vacation; intra-vacation
is recommended you have a minimum of three blank pages included in the vacation price, except in hotels where air, unless specified in the itinerary; airline baggage
in your passport when traveling. Multiple-entry visas are porterage is not available. Airport/train station porterage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees;
required for some vacations. The process of obtaining a visa is not included, unless otherwise specified in your Travel Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs
and/or passport can take up to three months or more. Documents. Be prepared to carry your own suitcase on and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax;
and off airplanes and trains and through airports and train agricultural tax; other per-person taxes imposed by
HOTELS, ACCOMMODATIONS & TRANSPORTATION stations. Regulations within most airports require travelers government entities; airport taxes and fees, including
61. The hotels listed on the website or in the brochure are to handle their own luggage through customs. the September 11th Security fee up to $11.20 per person,
intended to be used on all departures; however, hotels are passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal
not guaranteed. Cosmos reserves the right to substitute 74. Your single bag should have dimensions not domestic flight segment fees up to $4.10 per segment,
other hotels than those listed on the itinerary pages. If exceeding 30”x21”x11” and weight not exceeding 50 lbs and U.S. and international arrival and departure and
a change becomes necessary for any reason, including (22 kg). We regret that we are unable to accept a second other government-imposed fees added by the airline and
alternate hotels for additional departures on the same suitcase or any luggage exceeding these limits on any applicable at time of booking; port taxes; passports; visas
date, or hotel location changes within or outside itinerary Cosmos vacation. Some vacations have more restrictive (except on Cuba programs) and vaccinations; tips to your
cities, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent quality to regulations than those listed above. Refer to your Travel Tour Director, Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local
those shown. No refunds are provided for hotel changes; Documents for more information. Guides, and/or ship’s crew; gratuities on ferries, trains,
full cancellation penalties, as noted above, apply. and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol,
75. Air carrier restrictions may vary from the limitations beverages, and food outside of the contracted Cosmos
62. Cosmos contracts twin-bedded rooms. Double- listed above. Size and weight limitations for carry-on menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or onboard
bedded rooms may be requested but are never and checked baggage vary from airline to airline and your vessel (these extra items will be billed to you before
guaranteed. Triple rooms are the same size as twin- even according to destination. While making an air- leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); airport transfers on
bedded rooms and are at the discretion of the hotel. inclusive booking, you will be provided with baggage non-qualifying flights; optional excursions; porterage at
Triple rooms will have beds to accommodate three fee information. After booking an air-inclusive booking, airports and train stations; Travel Protection; and all other
people, but three separate beds cannot be guaranteed. up-to-date information on carrier-specific standard items of a personal nature.
The additional bed, if available, is often a roll-away bed checked baggage allowance (including size and
put in for the night. If there are only two beds, a roll-away weight limitations), the standard allowance (and fee, if REFUNDS
may be requested but cannot be guaranteed. If available, applicable) for carry-on baggage, and the standard fee 82. Any request for refunds is subject to these Terms &
additional charges may apply for a roll-away and are for the first and second checked bag, along with the Conditions; no refund will be made for unused services of
payable by you directly to the hotel. Some hotels do not information about additional discounts that may apply less than 48 consecutive hours, for unused transportation
offer triple rooms. When a triple room is not available, depending on flyer-specific factors (e.g., frequent flyer where group activity tickets are involved, or for voluntary
hotels may provide one twin-bedded room and one status, military, credit card used for purchase, or early modifications made by the traveler. Airport transfers
single room. purchase over the Internet, etc.), can be found on the are complimentary with air booked through Cosmos
carrier’s website or by accessing iflybags.com. Cosmos is on qualifying flights and dates. Not all flights or dates
63. Single supplements ensure your own room, not not responsible for additional fees imposed by air carriers qualify. Customers not using the included transfer will not
necessarily a twin- or double-bedded room. Single rooms for baggage, and these fees are not included in the air- be given a cash equivalent or vacation price reduction.
in hotels are generally smaller in size and may be less inclusive vacation price. You will be required to pay these
conveniently located. On overnight ferries, single cabins fees directly to the airline at check-in. SERVICE INQUIRIES AFTER THE VACATION
may not be available or are limited and singles may be 83. As it is difficult and sometimes impossible to
asked to share. 76. No responsibility is accepted by Cosmos for loss of properly investigate a complaint if Cosmos is not advised
or damage to baggage or any of the traveler’s belongings of such complaint quickly, any compensation you may
64. Accommodations outside the United States of throughout the duration of the vacation. Travelers are have been able to claim could be reduced or even
America may not accommodate wheelchairs or be strongly encouraged to not bring valuables such as jewelry forfeited if you do not follow the complaints procedure
wheelchair accessible. The Americans With Disabilities and large amounts of cash. Any such valuables should set out in this clause.
Act is not applicable outside the United States of not be left in baggage out of the control of the traveler.
America. See the TRAVELERS WHO NEED SPECIAL Baggage insurance is recommended. See the Cosmos 84. After returning from your vacation, if you wish to
ASSISTANCE ON TOUR AND/OR CRUISES clause above. website or back of this brochure for an all-inclusive Travel inquire about any services provided, ensure that all
Protection plan. correspondence relating to those services is received
65. Room and bed preferences are not guaranteed. by Cosmos, Traveler Services, Group Voyagers, Inc.,
77. Carry-on bags should not exceed the dimensions of
66. Check-in times vary worldwide; Cosmos cannot 12”x11”x 6”. For safety reasons, wheeled carry-on bags
control or guarantee check-in times. are not suitable as hand luggage on motorcoaches and
mini-buses. Carry-on bags must be small enough to store
67. Air-conditioning in European hotels is not guaranteed in overhead bins or under the seat in front of you on
and dependent upon local and national laws and motorcoaches and other transportation.
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(see address under “Responsibility”). Any complaint Tour Director will advise of availability while on tour. specified by the supplier, which are available upon EUROPEAN
or claim involving the vacation services offered in the request, and to the laws of the countries in which the PANORAMAS
Cosmos brochure or on the Cosmos website, involving 93. Optional excursions purchased online are subject to services are supplied.
the negligence of any suppliers, sub-contractors, the Optional Excursions Term & Conditions which can be BRITAIN & IRELAND
or agents in relation to any service provided to the found on MyCosmos. 101. The international carriage of passengers is subject
vacation participant, must be notified to Cosmos to international conventions and treaties, where SCANDINAVIA,
while on vacation or within 30 days of the vacation FORCE MAJEURE applicable. These international agreements limit BALTICS & RUSSIA
completion, except where such time limitations are 94. Cosmos assumes no liability for any loss, damage, or and, in some events, exclude the carrier’s liability to
prohibited by law. entry of any nature in whole or in part resulting from an passengers (vacation participants). Where any claim EASTERN, CENTRAL
Act of God or any other force majeure condition, including or part of a claim (including those involving death & ALPINE EUROPE
HOLIDAYS without limitation: fire, volcanic eruption, environmental or personal injury) concerns or involves any travel
85. During local or national holidays or special events, pollution or contamination, inclement weather, earthquake, arrangements (including the process of getting on THE NETHERLANDS
peak seasons, on Sundays, and during religious low or high water levels, flood, water or power shortages or off the transport concerned) provided by any & FRANCE
occasions, certain facilities such as museums, churches, or failures, tropical storms or hurricanes, riots or civil air, sea, inland waterways, rail or road carrier, or any
restaurants, sightseeing tours, hotels, and shopping may commissions or disturbances, and any other acts of a similar stay in a hotel, the Company’s maximum liability is SPAIN, PORTUGAL
be limited or not available. Alternatives will be offered nature, sabotage, arrests, strikes or labor disruptions, restraint the maximum that would be payable by the carrier & MOROCCO
whenever possible. Cosmos cannot be held responsible of rulers or peoples, expropriations, acts of terrorism, war, or the hotel keeper concerned under the applicable
for any closures, necessary itinerary changes, or curtails insurrection, quarantine restrictions, government health international convention, treaty, or regulation ITALY
for any reason. advisories, or warnings or alerts of any kind of nature, applicable to the travel arrangements or hotel stay
government seizures, refusal or cancellation or suspension (e.g., the Warsaw Convention, the Montréal Convention EASTERN
CHRISTMAS MARKET VACATIONS or delay of any government authority or any license, for international travel by air, the EU Regulation on Air MEDITERRANEAN,
86. Christmas markets generally open in late November permit or authorization, damages to its facilities or the Carrier Liability for air carriers with an operating license GREECE & TURKEY
and close around the third week of December. travel supplier and its facilities, or any other unforeseen granted by an EU country, the Athens Convention for
circumstances or any other factors unforeseen by Cosmos international travel by sea) in that situation. BEFORE
SAFETY that impacts negatively on, or hampers, its ability to fulfill any YOU GO
87. Be aware that during your participation on vacations of its contractual conditions. In the event that any of these 102. After departure, if the Services included in the
operated by Cosmos, certain risks and dangers may conditions apply, Cosmos shall be excused, discharged, and vacation cannot be supplied or there are changes in an
arise beyond our control, including, but not limited to: released from performance to the extent such performance is itinerary for reasons beyond the control of the Company,
the hazards of traveling in undeveloped areas; travel so limited or prevented, without liability of any kind. depending on the circumstance, the Company will
by boat, train, automobile, aircraft, or other means of take reasonable action to arrange for the provision of
transportation; forces of nature; political unrest; acts of WI-FI comparable services. Any resulting additional expense
lawlessness or terrorism; and accident or illness in remote 95. Wi-Fi connectivity on transportation provided will be the responsibility of vacation participants, and any
regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical by Cosmos (for tours where Wi-Fi is available on the resulting savings will be refunded by the Company to
facilities. Cosmos will not have liability regarding provision motorcoach) is provided by an independent third vacation participants.
of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may party with separate Terms & Conditions of usage and
be rendered. While Cosmos will use its best efforts to acceptance thereof. These can be found online or will 103. The Company reserves the right to accept or reject
ensure that adequate measures are taken, by agreeing be made available upon request. Wi-Fi connectivity is any person as a vacation participant; to expel any
to participate in a vacation and/or optional excursions, not guaranteed, and is often disrupted, unavailable, and participant from the vacation; to make changes in the
you agree that you will hold Cosmos harmless regarding slower internationally than you are accustomed. itinerary whenever the Company deems it necessary for
any provision of medical care or the adequacy of any the comfort, convenience, or safety of the participants;
care rendered. Cosmos is not responsible for such risks DATA PROTECTION and to cancel a vacation at any time.
and dangers that may arise beyond our control. Payment 96. Some government agencies in foreign countries
of your deposit indicates you accept these risks and require Cosmos to collect and pass on in advance of 104. The vacation participant agrees that neither the
dangers and agree to hold Cosmos harmless for such. travel certain personal and other details related to Company nor its affiliates shall be liable for any damage,
you, including, but not limited to, government-issued loss (including personal injury, death, and property loss),
88. No weapons of any type are permitted on Cosmos identification and passport details. If you fail to supply or expense occasioned by any act or omission of any
vacations at any time. This includes, but is not limited the details, as requested, fully and accurately, your trip supplier providing services, any insurer or insurance
to, firearms, knives, mace, brass knuckles, and other may be interrupted or canceled. There are no refunds administrator under the Travel Protection plan, or any
weapons of any type. for failure to provide documentation or failure to provide other person.
documentation by the time required.
PHOTOGRAPHS & PICTURES 105. Any dispute between the vacation participant and
89. Photographs or pictures appearing in this brochure 97. We will use your personal data secured during the Company, directly or indirectly relating to the Terms
should be used solely as an indication of facilities and your booking or during online check-in to process your & Conditions and/or the vacation undertaken, shall be
attractions. Actual facilities and attractions may vary booking with our suppliers. These details include your first submitted to mediation in Denver, Colorado, before a
according to itinerary. Maps shown on the vacation pages full name, address, date of birth, passport number and mediator mutually agreed to by the parties. If mediation
are current at the time of printing and may not reflect the expiration date, occupation, credit/debit card information is not successful, then the dispute shall be resolved
actual routing should the itinerary change. and any disability, medical conditions, or dietary by binding arbitration under Colorado law before the
restrictions disclosed to Cosmos for you and all of your Judicial Arbiter Group or its successor located at 1601
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS traveling party. Blake Street, Denver, Colorado 80202.
90. Optional excursions (“the Services”) available for
booking are provided by local operators or other third 98. It may be necessary to transfer these details to other 106. The Arbitration against the Company or the vacation
parties that are entirely independent of Cosmos and countries or authorities in which the data protection and participant shall be invoked in writing under the laws
do not form any part of the product or services sold to privacy laws are less stringent than ours. This may include of the State of Colorado within a period of 12 months
you by Cosmos or of these Terms & Conditions, even requirements to pass details to our suppliers as well as following the date of completion of the vacation and
where Cosmos suggests particular operators/other third certain governments or government-appointed bodies not later. Neither of the parties nor any affiliate of the
parties and/or assists you in booking such optional shore or agencies in the interest of security or because we are Company shall in any case be liable for other than
excursions. Your contract for such Services will be with obliged to by law. By making a booking with Cosmos, you compensatory damages, and they hereby waive any right
the organizer or operator of that Service, and will be agree to Cosmos storing, using, and passing on this data to claim punitive damages. Colorado law governs this
subject to its Terms & Conditions, which may contain to other third parties for reasons as stated above and hold contract and all arbitration or other proceedings arising
exclusions or limitations of liability. Cosmos has no liability Cosmos not liable for the usage and protection of that data. out of or related to this agreement. The prevailing party
for any such optional excursion or for any act(s) or shall be entitled to an award of costs and reasonable
omission(s) of the organizer or operator or for any of its RESPONSIBILITY attorneys’ fees.
employees or agents or any other person(s) connected 99. Group Voyagers, Inc., located at 5301 South Federal
with the optional excursion. Circle, Littleton, Colorado 80123, is an independent 107. Any action to enforce the arbitrator’s decision shall
company (“the Company”) licensed to market and be brought only and exclusively in the state or federal
91. Any advice or assistance on or with any Service distribute travel products under the Cosmos brand courts in the State of Colorado, USA.
provided by any local representative does not mean or name, and arrange for the vacation services offered in
imply that the Service is sold, supervised, or controlled this brochure, including transportation, sightseeing, and 108. No person, other than an authorized representative
by Cosmos, or that any such advice or assistance is given accommodations through independent contracts. of the Company by a document in writing, is authorized
on behalf of Cosmos. Vacation participants are asked to to vary, add, or waive any term or condition on its
check with the operator of any optional excursion and the 100. Air carriers, accommodations, and other website or brochure, including any term or condition set
applicable Terms & Conditions before booking. suppliers (including, but not limited to, trains, cruises, forth in the preceding provisions.
ferries, motorcoaches, hotels, and restaurants)
92. For operational reasons, not all optional excursions providing services are independent contractors and TRADE NAME
listed in the cruise itinerary, in print, online, or in Travel are not agents, employees, servants, or joint venturers 109. COSMOS and TURNING TRAVEL DREAMS INTO
Documents may be available during your vacation. Your of the Company or its affiliates. All certificates and REALITY are trade and service marks owned and/
other Travel Documents for services issued by the or applied for and/or registered by Cosmos European
Company are subject to the Terms & Conditions Travels AG, in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and
in other global jurisdictions. Group Voyagers, Inc., is an
authorized user of the trade and service marks COSMOS
and TURNING TRAVEL DREAMS INTO REALITY, owned
by Cosmos European Travels AG.
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Good reasons to book your flights with the Globus family of brands:
Free airport transfers • Air coordinated with vacation dates • Competitive prices without the hassle
Competitive Prices Selecting Your Flights
As a completely independent tour operator, we have no ties to any one In most cases, you’ll be offered a choice of carriers and flight schedules
airline. We have negotiated the lowest possible airfares with the world’s as well as price points to choose from when selecting your flights. Your
finest carriers on behalf of our travelers. Plus, Cosmos’ buying power schedule will be provided to you at the time of booking (schedules are
means generally better rates for you. subject to change by carriers). Since seats for our low-cost airfares fill
quickly, we urge you to book early. Air-inclusive reservations cannot be
Air Options made later than 10 days prior to departure. Additional rules may apply.
Cosmos offers two air options: Flex-Air and Instant Purchase Air. Flex-Air Ask your Travel Consultants for details.
allows flexibility if you want to make changes to your vacation schedule.
Instant Purchase Air may offer additional airline options but has more Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Secure Flight
restrictions. Air-inclusive price quotes will include all government- Requirements
imposed taxes and fees applicable at the time of booking and will be Due to increased travel security around the world, the Transportation
shown as a Total Amount. (Please see “Applicable Airfare Taxes & Fees” Security Administration (TSA) requires airlines to collect this information
section that follows.) in accordance with the Secure Flight Program enacted by the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security. If the name on the airline reservation
Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Prices does not exactly match the first and last name on the passport, you
Flights are only available to passengers traveling from the United may not be allowed to board the plane. It is also important that this
States and only when booked in conjunction with a land vacation information be provided correctly at the time of booking, as any changes
(i.e., air-inclusive vacation). An additional non-refundable $300 flight to your flight booking, which includes spelling, could be subject to a
deposit is required for Flex-Air bookings. Instant Purchase Air requires change fee, penalties, higher fares, new schedule, and/or cancellation.
air payment in full at time of booking plus a non-refundable service Secure Flight Passenger Data (SFPD) includes Name as it appears on the
fee ($30 per person for North/Central America, $50 per person for government-issued ID the passenger plans to use when traveling, Date
Europe/Middle East, or $80 per person for all other international of Birth, Gender, and Redress Number (if applicable). This information is
destinations). Once booked, Instant Purchase Air is non-refundable required within 10 days of booking air with the Globus family of brands.
and non-changeable. Some vacations may only offer one air type
option. However, once your airfare is confirmed and Cosmos has Receiving Your eTicket
received your full air and land deposit, your air-inclusive vacation Your eTicket receipt is published within your Travel Documents and will
price is guaranteed.* be received by your Travel Agent two to three weeks prior to vacation
departure. For late bookings, Travel Documents, including the eTicket
Cosmos reserves the right to ticket passengers upon receipt of full receipt, are sent after final payment is received. Special service requests
land and air deposit; thus, any subsequent changes and/or revisions such as special meals, or, if applicable, to advise your frequent flyer
to airline reservations at your request after receipt of full land and air number may be done by your Travel Agent directly with the air carrier.
deposit are subject to revision fees and/or airline-imposed change or
cancellation fees. Generally, these fees are up to $300 but, in some Please retain your ticket copy and boarding passes in the event you need
instances, may be up to 100% of the ticketed price. Please ask if any them later for proof of your flights (to accumulate frequent flyer miles, for
such charges apply before making changes, as all changes at your example). We are unable to supply ticket copies after your return.
request are payable by you.
We Also Accept Your Reservation on a Land-Only Basis
*Please see the Terms & Conditions for full information on our Pricing While booking your vacation air-inclusive gives you all the advantages
Policy and applicable guarantees, as well as deposit, final payment, and described here, you can also choose the land-only option. Travelers
cancellation terms. who make independent flight arrangements on regularly scheduled
direct flights (but not chartered flights) may reserve our airport transfer
Applicable Airfare Taxes & Fees service. Please contact your Travel Consultant about restrictions,
Air-inclusive price quotes will include all government-imposed taxes availability, and prices at the time of booking and fax (303.703.7060)
and fees applicable at the time of booking and will be shown as a or send a photocopy of your air itinerary with arrival and departure
Total Amount. The total airfare price, the base airfare price, and the flights and dates, plus your Cosmos invoice number, to the Cosmos
applicable government taxes and fees are broken-out line-by-line and Transfer Department. Flight details should be sent apart from other
shown on the invoice after your travel is booked. Additional airline correspondence or payment and must be received no later than five
fees for baggage may apply and are not included in the total amount. weeks prior to departure.
Please refer to our website or carrier websites for current baggage
pricing information. For return travel from some countries, international Airport Transfers are Available for Flights
travelers are required to pay entry and/or exit fees at the airport. These Arriving/Departing Within the Following Times:
fees will be collected by the local government and are payable by the Please see Travel Documents for full details regarding set pick-up times
traveler at time of travel. Your confirmation booking information will at designated airport locations. For very early departures, please note
contain information about these fees. that breakfast cannot be provided.
Business Class/Premium Economy Upgrades Available AMSTERDAM 6 am-4 pm MILAN Malpensa 6:30 am-5 pm
Business class upgrades may be available for purchase. Please inquire ATHENS 24 hours MOSCOW Arrival 24 hours
at the time of booking for applicable price quotes. BERGEN Departure 7 am-4:30 pm MUNICH 6 am-4:30 pm
BUDAPEST 6:30 am-6:30 pm NAPLES 7 am-4 pm
NOTE: Canada and USA connection flights typically do not CASABLANCA 7 am-4 pm OPORTO 7 am-5 pm
have upgraded cabins available in conjunction with international COPENHAGEN Arrival 6 am-3:30 pm OSLO 6 am-4 pm
upgraded service. DUBLIN Arrival 9 am, 11 am, 1:30 pm
Departure 6 am-1 pm PARIS Orly 6 am-3 pm
Free Airport Transfers DUBROVNIK 7 am-5 pm Charles de Gaulle 6 am-2:30 pm
When you book your Cosmos tour air-inclusive, transfers from/to the FLORENCE 7 am-4 pm
airport to/from your start/end hotels are included on brochure dates. FRANKFURT 6:30 am-6 pm REYKJAVIK Arrival 6 am-3:30 pm
This can be a substantial savings, as a taxi transfer in some cities is as HELSINKI Arrival 6 am-4:30 pm Departure 7 am-5 pm
much as $85 each way. Transfers will be provided only if confirmed LISBON 6 am-4 pm
by Cosmos. Look for confirmation of your transfer in your important LJUBLJANA 7 am-6 pm ROME Fiumicino Arrival 7 am-8:30 pm
Travel Documents. Departure 24 hours
LONDON Heathrow 24 hours
Hassle-Free Booking Gatwick 6 am-3 pm ST. PETERSBURG Departure 24 hours
With Cosmos, think of your entire vacation as one-stop shopping. Rather STOCKHOLM Departure 6 am-4 pm
than spending hours researching flight options to coordinate with your MADRID 6 am-4 pm VENICE AREA 8 am-4 pm
vacation dates, let us handle the work. And when we book your flights, MÁLAGA 7 am-4 pm WARSAW 8:30 am-4:30 pm
if there are any changes to your vacation schedule, we make the flight ZURICH 7:30 am-4:15 pm
changes for you.
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TRAVEL PROTECTION INTRODUCTION
Helping to protect your travel investment; your belongings; and, most importantly, EUROPEAN
you, from those unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip. PANORAMAS
PEACE OF MIND From $149 per person*
PROTECTION
SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS ENHANCED CANCELLATION PENALTY WAIVER
Part A Cancellation Waiver Program** Maximum Benefit Amount This additional Enhanced Cancellation Penalty Waiver allows you to cancel your vacation BRITAIN & IRELAND
up to 24 hours (or the prior business day, whichever is farther out) before your scheduled
Cancellation Penalty Waiver..................................Cash Refund up to Trip Cost departure for any reason and have your cancellation penalty, minus this Plan cost,
Single Supplement (Occupancy Upgrade)..........................................Included refunded in Cosmos Travel Certificates, with the balance of the refund made, if applicable,
either in cash or credit card credit.
Enhanced Cancellation (For Any Reason) Penalty Waiver.................Trip Cost
Independently arranged air or Instant Purchase Air arranged by Cosmos is not
Part B Insurance Benefits Maximum Benefit Amount covered.
Trip Interruption........................................................................... 150% of Trip Cost Any amount payable under this Enhanced Cancellation Penalty Waiver will be reduced SCANDINAVIA,
Single Supplement (Occupancy Upgrade)..........................................Included by the amount of any Trip Cancellation amounts paid or payable under the Cancellation BALTICS & RUSSIA
Penalty Waiver of this Plan or under any other travel insurance or travel protection plan
Missed Connection ........................................................................................$1,000 providing Trip Cancellation benefits. EASTERN, CENTRAL
Travel Delay (Up to $150 Per Day).............................................................$1,000 & ALPINE EUROPE
Medical Expense/Emergency Evacuation *Plan cost is based upon the cost of your trip, with the exception of Oberammergau
2020, which is a flat rate.
Accident and Sickness Medical Expense............................................ $50,000
Emergency Dental Expense .......................................................................$1,000 **The Cancellation Penalty Waiver and the Enhanced Cancel For Any Reason Penalty
Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation ...........................................$500,000 Waiver of this Part A are provided by Cosmos and are not insurance benefits underwritten
Non-Medical Emergency Evacuation....................................................... $25,000 by United States Fire Insurance Company.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
24-Hour Other Than Air Flight................................................................ $25,000 Waiver of the Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion: The exclusion for Pre-Existing
Air Flight.....................................................................................................$100,000 Conditions will be waived provided: (a) Your payment for this Plan is received within 14
Baggage and Personal Effects....................................................................$2,500 days of the date Your initial Payment or Deposit for Your Trip is received; and (b) You are
Baggage Delay................................................................................................... $250 not disabled from travel at the time Your plan payment is paid.
Non-Insurance Services A Traveling Companion is defined as a person or persons whose names appear with THE NETHERLANDS
Yours on the same Travel Arrangements and who, during Your Trip, will accompany You. & FRANCE
One Call 24-Hour Assistance Services A group or tour organizer, sponsor, or leader is not a Traveling Companion as defined,
Global Xpi Medical Records Services unless sharing accommodations in the same room, cabin, condominium unit, apartment
unit, or other lodging with You.
For New York Residents Only—The Part A Cancellation Penalty Waiver is replaced by
insurance benefits underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company.
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS
Benefits are not payable for any loss due to, arising, or resulting from: suicide, attempted suicide or any intentionally self-inflicted injury of You, a Traveling Companion, Family Member, or Business Partner SPAIN, PORTUGAL
booked to travel with You, while sane or insane; an act of declared or undeclared war; participating in maneuvers or training exercises of an armed service, except while participating in weekend or summer & MOROCCO
training for the reserve forces of the United States, including the National Guard; riding or driving in races, or speed or endurance competitions or events; mountaineering (engaging in the sport of scaling
mountains generally requiring the use of picks, ropes, or other special equipment); participating as a professional in a stunt, athletic or sporting event or competition; participating in skydiving or parachuting ITALY
except parasailing, hang gliding, bungee cord jumping, extreme skiing, skiing outside marked trails or heli-skiing, any race, speed contests, spelunking or caving, or scuba diving if the depth exceeds 120
feet (40 meters) or if You are not certified to dive and a dive master is not present during the dive; piloting or learning to pilot or acting as a member of the crew of any aircraft; being Intoxicated as defined
herein, or under the influence of any controlled substance unless as administered or prescribed by a Legally Qualified Physician; the commission of or attempt to commit a felony or being engaged in an
illegal occupation; normal childbirth or pregnancy (except Complications of Pregnancy) or voluntarily induced abortion; dental treatment (except as coverage is otherwise specifically provided herein); due to
a Pre-Existing Condition, as defined in the Plan. The Pre-Existing Condition Limitation does not apply to the Emergency Medical Evacuation or Return of Remains coverage; any amount paid or payable under
any Worker’s Compensation, Disability Benefit, or similar law; a loss or damage caused by detention, confiscation, or destruction by customs; Elective Treatment and Procedures; medical treatment during or
arising from a Trip undertaken for the purpose or intent of securing medical treatment; failure of any tour operator, common Carrier, or other travel supplier, person, or agency to provide the bargained-for travel
arrangements for reasons other than Bankruptcy or Default; a mental or nervous condition, unless hospitalized for that condition while the Plan is in effect for You; or a loss that results from a Sickness, Injury,
disease or other condition, event, or circumstance which occurs at a time when the Plan is not in effect for You.
INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW: Benefits on this page are described on a general basis only. There are certain restrictions, exclusions and limitations that apply to all insurance coverages. This
advertisement does not constitute or form any part of the Plan description or any other contract of any kind. Plan benefits, limits, and provisions may vary by state jurisdiction. To review full plan details online, go
to: www.tripmate.com/wpF372G. Plan Payments are made up of Insurance Benefits and Non-Insurance Services.
The Part B Insurance Benefits are underwritten by: United States Fire Insurance Company; 5 Christopher Way, 2nd Floor, Eatontown, NJ 07724 under Policy Form Series T210.
Non-Insurance Services: are not insurance benefits underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company. One Call 24-Hour Assistance Services are provided by: One Call Worldwide Travel Services
Network and Global Xpi Medical Records Services are provided by Trip Mate.
For inquiries regarding the Plan: Trip Mate, Inc. (in CA & UT, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency), 9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64114; 1-800-888-7292.
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