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Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Russia

Homeric Tours offers you Central and Eastern Europe and all of its fascinations. These pages are designed togive you a picture of what to expect on your tour... excitement, education and lots of fun.

We invite you to journey with us to a unique and fascinating area with a multitude of cultures and traditions.You will witness a genuine excitement among the people, experience history and cultural diversity and enjoythe many sceneries, cuisines and arts.

Join us on this fascinating discovery of the 'Other Europe'. There has never been a better time to visitnor abetter way.

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A Message from the President

Dear Traveler,

Enclosed you will find an array of itineraries catering to enchanting destinations includ-

ing: Cyprus, Italy, Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Morocco, Turkey and Central & Eastern Europe.

Since our founding in 1969, Homeric Tours has been providing travelers with memorabletravel experiences to Mediterranean destinations. While the travel industry has gone

through many dramatic changes over the years, Homeric has remained true to our found-

ing principles of providing value and service unmatched elsewhere.

With the advancement in technology, travelers are now overwhelmed with the number of

options available for purchasing travel. While the abundance of available information is certainly helpful, it also can

be quite overwhelming. Like any service, trust is the most important variable when making a purchasing decision.

Homeric Tours not only provides you with a trusted and reliable source for purchasing your travel, the level of

service you will receive from us only begins during the purchasing phase. Both before and throughout your trip, you

will have the security of knowing you have a partner nearby to ensure your satisfaction. Our travel specialists and

international infrastructure are in place to ensure a seamless experience for you and your travel companions.

Our brochure includes our hand crafted package itineraries that weve developed over the years. Our hand crafted

itineraries will either be Semi-Escorted or Escorted. On Escorted itineraries you will be on a motorcoach with a tour

guide the entire itinerary whereas partially escorted itineraries will be a mix between Escorted and Independent.

Some of our destinations, such as Morocco, Egypt and Jordan, have more exclusive levels of service.

If our hand crafted itineraries do not capture specifically what youre looking for, there is always the option of us

generating a customized itinerary just for you.

In addition to our brochure, I encourage you to take a look at our website as we often have information relating to

specials, new packages or general information relating to the destinations that we service. .

Regardless of your travel needs, you will find the utmost in experience, service and value when working with

Homeric Tours. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Nikos Tsakanikas

President

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DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:

CHOICE A - PRAGUE & VIENNA

DAY 1, FRI: PRAGUE

Upon arrival in Prague, you will be met and trans-ferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.This evening, enjoy a traditional folklore dinner in alocal restaurant. (D)

DAY 2, SAT: PRAGUEAfter breakfast, begin your sightseeing tour of Praguein the old part of the city to view the Old TownSquare, the famous Astronomical Clock, JewishQuarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles Bridge andmore. The rest of your day is at leisure. Tonight,enjoy an opera performance. (B)

DAY 3, SUN: PRAGUEEnjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, cross the VltavaRiver to visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany and St.

Vitus Cathedral, St. George Basilica and Golden Lanewith Daliborka Tower. The remainder of your day is atleisure to discover Pragues hidden treasures. (B)

DAY 4, MON: PRAGUE / VIENNADepart Prague after breakfast for Vienna. Travel by

motor-coach or first class train to Vienna, City ofWaltz. The rest of your day is at leisure. Thisevening, enjoy a typical Viennese dinner at a localHeurigen restaurant. (B,D)

DAY 5, TUE: VIENNAEnjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, your guidedmorning tour will include a visit to the HofburgPalace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire,and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusementpark, the United Nations buildings, St. StephensCathedral and other vivid reminders of the citysimperial history. This afternoon you are free toexplore this beautiful city. This evening, enjoy anconcert featuring Strauss and Mozarts music. (B)

DAY 6, WED: VIENNA

This morning take a guided visit to theKunsthistorische Museum. The remainder of yourday is at leisure. (B)

DAY 7, THU: VIENNAAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport for yourreturn flight home. (B)

CHOICE B - VIENNA & BUDAPEST

DAY 1, MON: VIENNA

Upon arrival in Vienna, you will be met andtransferred to your hotel. The rest of your day is atleisure. This evening, enjoy a typical Viennese dinnerat a local Heurigen restaurant. (D)

DAY 2, TUE & DAY 3, WED: VIENNA

Same as day 5 & 6 of Choice A itinerary. (B)DAY 4, THU: VIENNA / BUDAPEST

After breakfast, travel eastbound by motor coach orfirst class train to Budapest, better known as the Parisof the East. Rest of your day is at leisure. (B)

DAY 5, FRI: BUDAPESTAfter breakfast, your morning sightseeing tourincludes views of the decorative Parliament building,seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrianstreet lined with shops and restaurants; HeroesSquare with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot highCorinthian Church, and the Tomb of the UnknownSoldier. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)

DAY 6, SAT: BUDAPESTEnjoy breakfast at your hotel. This morning, yoursightseeing tour will focus on the Castle Hill area, th13th century Matthias Church, Fishermans Bastianand Royal Palace. The rest of your day is at leisure.Enjoy Budapest at your own pace. This evening,

enjoy dinner at a typical csarda restaurant. (B,D)DAY 7, SUN: BUDAPEST

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airpor(B)

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Imperial Highlights7 Day Escorted Tour from $1540Choice A - Prague and Vienna

Choice B - Vienna and Budapest

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES:

3-night hotel accommodations in Prague ORBudapest

3-night hotel accommodations in Vienna

Breakfast daily throughout the tour

Sightseeing as per itinerary

Dinner at a typical Viennese restaurant

Strauss and Mozart concert in Vienna

Folklore dinner in Prague for choice A itinerary

Opera performance in Prague for choice Aitinerary

Dinner at a typical csarda restaurant inBudapest for choice B itinerary

Inter-city travel by modern motor coach orfirst class train

All transfers as per itinerary

Professional Tour Director throughout**

Luggage handling in hotels of one piece perperson

Hotel taxes and service charges

USTOA $1 Million Consumer ProtectionGuarantee

**In case of traveling by train, the tour will be fully

locally escorted.

Hotels used on this tour (or similar)City First Class

PRAGUE: MAJESTIC PLAZA

VIENNA: SAVOYEN

BUDAPEST: INTERCONTINENTAL

DATES & PRICES (Land Only)Choice A - Prague & Vienna tour starts in Prague on

select Fridays.Choice B - Vienna & Budapest tour starts in Vienna onselect Mondays.Homeric Tours will offer competitive airfares fromUSA in conjunction with your tour request.

CHOICE A - PRAGUE & VIENNA

APR 27, 2012 $1610

MAY 11, 25 1610

JUN 8, 22 1610

JUL 6, 20 1610

AUG 3, 17 1610

SEP 7, 14, 21 1610

OCT 5, 12, 26 1610

SINGLE SUPPL 749

CHOICE B - VIENNA & BUDAPEST

APR 30, 2012 1540MAY 14, 28 1540

JUN 11, 25 1540

JUL 9, 23 1540

AUG 6, 20 1540

SEP 10, 17, 24 1540

OCT 8, 15, 29 1540

SINGLE SUPPL 399

Prices above do not include international air travel.Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.Hotels featured above may be substituted according toavailability. Prices in this brochure were effective in Septemb2011 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchaseyour tour, prices may be higher.For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com or calus at 212-753-1100 or toll free at 800-223-5570.

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DAY 1, SAT: DUBROVNIK

Upon arrival in Dubrovnik, you will be met andtransferred to your hotel. The rest of your day is at

leisure. (D)DAY 2, SUN: DUBROVNIKEnjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, your guidedwalking tour of Old Dubrovnik includes theRectors Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlandos Columnand the Sponza Palace. You will also see theDominican Monastery and Franciscan Monasterywith its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world.The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

DAY 3, MON: DUBROVNIK / SPLITAfter breakfast, journey north along the spectacularAdriatic coast, past old fishing villages and newresorts to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring thehistoric inner city, built around the Roman Emperor

Diocletians Palace, a UNESCO World CulturalHeritage site. See the remnants of Splits Romanheritage, its Renaissance and structures, JupitersTemple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. (B,D)

DAY 4, TUE: SPLIT / TROGIR / PLITVICE LAKESAfter breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artisticactivities. Scholars from around the world gather hereto study and paint. Travel to Plitvice Lakes NationalPark. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery by the densewooded mountains and lush vegetation. (B,D)

DAY 5, WED: OPATIJA / POSTOJNA / BLEDReturn to the coast and travel along the beautiful bayof Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. Afterwards,

journey north to Postojna, home to one of the largestcaves in Europe. Tour the fantastic subterraneanworld by miniature electric train. Afterwards,continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst the Julian

Alps. (B,D)

DAY 6, THU: BLEDBreakfast at your hotel. This morning, your sight-seeing tour of Bled features the charming town withthe lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched ona cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day isat leisure for optional activities, such as visiting thesmall island in the middle of the lake. (B)

DAY 7, FRI: LJUBLJANA / ZAGREBStart your day with a walking tour of Ljublijana, thecapital of Slovenia. Visit the most significant sightsof the old centre: the picturesque Central open-airMarket and the Three Bridges, both designed byfamous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Halland Robbas Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, thecapital of Croatia. (B,D)

DAY 8, SAT: ZAGREBAfter breakfast, enjoy a city tour featuring the historicUpper Town, St. Marks Church, St. CatherinesChurch, the Cathedral, the Parliament and theGovernment Palace. The rest of the day is at leisureto explore the winding streets of the old town or takean optional excursion to the country side. (B)

DAY 9, SUN: ZAGREBAfter breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport.(B)


Dubrovnik harbor, Croatia


DUBROVNIK: LACROMA

SPLIT: ATRIUM

PLITVICE: JEZERO

BLED: PARK

ZAGREB: WESTIN

9 Day Escorted Tour from $1875Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna, Bled, Ljubljana, Zagreb


2-night hotel accommodations in Dubrovnik

1-night hotel accommodation in Split

1-night hotel accommodation in Plitvice Lakes

2-night hotel accommodations in Bled

2-night hotel accommodations in Zagreb

Breakfast daily throughout the tour 5 dinners as per itinerary

Excursions and sightseeing as per itinerary

Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach


Professional Tour Director throughout



USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarant

DATES & PRICES (Land Only)Dalmatian Sunshine tour starts in Dubrovnik on selectSaturdays.Homeric Tours will offer competitive airfares fromUSA in conjunction with your tour request.

APR 28, 2012 $1875

MAY 5, 12, 19, 26 1875

JUN 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 1875JUL 7, 14 1875

AUG 11, 18, 25 1875

SEP 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 1875

OCT 6, 13, 20 1875

SINGLE SUPPL 635Prices above do not include international air travel.

Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Hotels featured above may be substituted according toavailability.

Prices in this brochure were effective in September 2011 andtheir availability is limited.

At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher.

For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com or callus at 212-753-1100 or toll free at 800-223-5570.


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DAY 1, SAT: ZAGREB

Upon arrival in Zagreb, you will be met and trans-

ferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.Welcome dinner. (D)

DAY 2, SUN: ZAGREBAfter breakfast, enjoy a city tour featuring the historicUpper Town, St. Marks Church, St. CatherinesChurch, the Cathedral, the Parliament and theGovernment Palace. The rest of the day is free toexplore the winding streets of the old town. (B)

DAY 3, MON: ZAGREB / SARAJEVOEnjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, journey south toSarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Restof the day is at leisure. (B,D)

DAY 4, TUE: SARAJEVO / DUBROVNIKSarajevo has been influenced by a number ofcultures and civilizations. On your city tour, visit thepicturesque Turkish bazaar Bas Carsija the HusrefBays Mosque, Olympic Stadium and Gavrilo PrincpMuseum. Continue through the mountains andalong the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar.Here, see the remains of the Turkish quarter andthe reconstruction efforts on the 16th century stonebridge. Travel on to Dubrovnik. (B,D)

DAY 5, WED: DUBROVNIKEnjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, your guidedwalking tour of Old Dubrovnik includes theRectors Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlandos Columnand the Sponza Palace. You will also see theDominican Monastery and Franciscan Monasterywith its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world.The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

DAY 6, THU: DUBROVNIK / MONTENEGRO /DUBROVNIKTravel to the Republic of Montenegro. This morning,we head towards the mouth of the beautiful Bay ofKotor, the longest and deepest fjord in SouthernEurope. See the little towns of Risan and Kotor.

Afterwards, we proceed to Cetjne, once the seat ofMontenegrin rulers, today a city-museum. This after-noon we travel through the coast with stops in SvetiStefan and Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. (B)

DAY 7, FRI: DUBROVNIK / SPLIT

After breakfast, depart Dubrovnik and travel northto Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic innercity, built around the Roman Emperor DiocletiansPalace a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.See the remnants of Splits Roman heritage, itsRenaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiters Temple,the Peristyle and the Cathedral. (B,D)

DAY 8, SAT: SPLIT / TROGIR / PLITVICE LAKESThis morning, we travel to Trogir, the center ofartistic activities. Scholars from around the worldgather to study and paint here. Then travel to PlitviceLakes National Park. (B,D)

DAY 9, SUN: PLITVICE LAKESToday, enjoy a full day in Plitvice National Park,

listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore thebreathtaking scenery of the natural wonder with16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly woodedmountains and lush vegetation. The rest of the dayis at leisure. (B,D)

DAY 10, MON: PLITVICE LAKES / OPATIJA /BLED

After breakfast, travel to the beautiful bay of Kvarnerand its popular resort, Opatija. An orientation tourof Opatija will present the highlights of this formerimperial resort city. This afternoon, drive to Bled.(B,D)

DAY 11, TUE: BLEDThis morning, your sightseeing tour of Bled features

the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposingBled Castle, perched on a cliff above the lake. Afteryour tour, travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.Here, view the Central open-air Market, BaroqueTown Hall, Robbas Fountain, the Three Bridges andthe Parliament. Return to Bled in the evening. (B)

DAY 12, WED: BLED / VENICEAfter breakfast, travel south to Postojna, home toone of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantasticsubterranean world by miniature electric train. Then,continue on to the marvelous city of Venice. (B)

DAY 13, THU: VENICEToday, begin with a walking tour of Venice featuring

the major highlights: St. Marks Square, St. MarksBasilica, the Doges Palace, the Bell Tower and theBridge of Sighs. The tour ends with a visit to a glassblowing factory where you may see the demonstra-tion of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balanceof the day is at leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy Veniceat your own pace, shop or join an optional gondolaride. Farewell dinner at local restaurant. (B,D)

DAY 14, FRI: VENICEAfter breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport.(B)



2-night hotel accommodations in Zagreb

1-night hotel accommodation in Sarajevo

3-night hotel accommodations in Dubrovnik

1-night hotel accommodation in Split

2-night hotel accommodation in Plitvice Lakes

2-night hotel accommodations in Bled

2-night hotel accommodations in Venice Breakfast daily throughout the tour

7 dinners as per itinerary

Farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Venice

Sightseeing as per itinerary

Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coac






City of Zegrab

Zagreb to Venice14 Day Escorted Tour from $2975Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Bled and Venice


ZAGREB WESTIN

SARAJEVO HOLIDAY INN

DUBROVNIK LAPAD

SPLIT ATRIUM

PLITVICE JEZERO

BLED PARK

VENICE PALLADIO HOTEL & SPA

DATES & PRICES (Land Only)Zagreb to Venice tour starts in Zagreb on select SaturdayHomeric Tours will offer competitive airfares fromUSA in conjunction with your tour request.

APR 28, 2012 $2975MAY 12, 19 2975

JUN 2, 16, 30 2975

JUL 14 2975

AUG 11, 25 2975

SEP 1, 8, 15, 29 2975

SINGLE SUPPL 859Prices above do not include international air travel.


Hotels featured above may be substituted according toavailability. Prices in this brochure were effective in Septembe2011 and their availability is limited.


For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com or caus at 212-753-1100 or toll free at 800-223-5570.


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Taste of Russia


DAY 1, SAT: MOSCOW

Upon arrival in Moscow, you will be met andtransferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.Welcome dinner this evening. (D)

DAY 2, SUN: MOSCOWEnjoy breakfast at your hotel. Moscow is one of thelargest cities in the world. Today, your sightseeingbegins in Red Square, dominated by St. BasilsCathedral and by the massive red walls of theKremlin. Visit the Armory Museum; proceed tosee the Moscow University and the popular Arbatshopping district. Continue with a drive along thewide boulevards and then stroll through GUM,Russias largest department store. The rest of your dayis at leisure. We suggest to take part in an optional

tour by night of Moscow and its subway. (B)DAY 3, MON: MOSCOW / TVER / NOVGOROD

After breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient tradingport nestled on the banks of the Volga River. Thecity offers fascinating treasures, including PutevoyDvorets, built for Catherine II as a resting place onher journeys from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Enjoya short sightseeing of this remarkable city. End theday in historic Novgorod, founded almost twelvecenturies ago. (B,L,D)

DAY 4, TUE: NOVGOROD / ST. PETERSBURGThis morning, your sightseeing tour of Novgorodstarts at the Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia

Cathedral. Cross the river via a pedestrian bridge tovisit the Yaroslav Court. This afternoon, travel northto St. Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov

Czars. Upon arrival enjoy your sightseeing tour of thecity starting with a visit to Peter and Paul Fortress,quarter of the City Museum and its cathedral,housing the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next,visit St. Isaacs Cathedral. (B,D)

DAY 5, WED: ST. PETERSBURGIn 1703, Peter the Great founded the city of St.Petersburg. He hired Europes best architects, crafts-men and artists to build and decorate this gracefulcity. Spread over 100 islands linked by over 600bridges, it is often referred to as Venice of theNorth. This morning, your sightseeing tour featuresthe world-famous Hermitage Museum, which housesmany treasures from the Czarist era. An optional tour

to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Greats Summer Palacewill be available. In the evening you may take part inan optional tour, featuring a folklore performance. (B)

DAY 6, THU: ST. PETERSBURGDay at leisure for shopping or individual activities.

An optional tour to visit Catherines private palaceand park, in Pushkin, will be available. (B)

DAY 7, FRI: ST. PETERSBURGAfter breakfast you will be transferred to the airport.(B)


Red Square in Moscow

7 Day Escorted Tour $1895Moscow, Novgorod, St. Petersburg


2-night hotel accommodations in Moscow

1-night hotel accommodation in Novgorod

3-night hotel accommodations in St. Petersburg

Breakfast daily throughout the tour

1 lunch and 3 dinners as per itinerary

Sightseeing tour of Moscow

Sightseeing tour of Novgorod

Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg including theworld-famous Hermitage Museum


Touring by modern motor coach



Hotel room taxes and service charges



MOSCOW: MARRIOTT GRAND

NOVOGROD: PARK INN VELIKY NOVGOROD

ST. PETERSBURG: HOLIDAY INN

DATES & PRICES (Land Only)Taste of Russia tour starts in Moscow on select SaturdaysHomeric Tours will offer competitive airfares fromUSA in conjunction with your tour request.

APR 28, 2012 $1895

MAY 12, 26 1895JUN 23 1895

JUL 7, 28 1895

AUG 25 1895

SEP 8, 22 1895

OCT 6 1895

SINGLE SUPPL 769

Prices above do not include international air travel.


Hotels featured above may be substituted according toavailability. Prices in this brochure were effective in Septembe2011 and their availability is limited.


For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com or calus at 212-753-1100 or toll free at 800-223-5570.


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GREECE:PASSPORTS & VISAS: Participants with valid U.S. andCanadian passports do not require visas. If you hold apassport of a foreign country, please contact the GreekConsulate in your area for information on whether you needa visa.CURRENCY: The unit of currency is the Euro.ELECTRICITY: The standard electrical current is 220 ACand the outlets are made for 2 round poles.TIME ZONE: Greece is seven-hours (+7) ahead of EasternStandard Time.

CYPRUS:PASSPORTS & VISAS: Participants with a valid U.Spassport do not require visas. If you hold a passport of a

foreign country, please contact the Consulate of Cyprusin your area for information on whether you need a visa.CURRENCY: The unit of currency is the Euro.ELECTRICITY: The standard electrical current is 240 volts.Sockets are usually 5 amp., or 13 amp., square-pin.TIME ZONE: Cyprus is seven hours (+7) ahead of EasternStandard Time.

ITALY:PASSPORTS & VISAS: Participants a valid U.S. passportdo not require visas. If you hold a passport of a foreigncountry, contact the Italian Consulate in your area forinformation on whether you need a visa.CURRENCY: The unit of currency is the Euro.ELECTRICITY: The voltage may vary from 125 to 220.It is best to travel with dual current appliances with plug

adapters.TIME ZONE: Italy is six hours (+6) ahead of EasternStandard Time.

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE:PASSPORTS & VISAS: Participants with a valid U.Spassport do not require visas. If you hold a passport of aforeign country, please contact the Consulate in your areafor information on whether you need a visa.ELECTRICITY: The standard electrical current is 220 AC.Two pin razor plugs are used in all outlets.TIME ZONE: Six hours (+6) ahead of EasternStandard Zone

CURRENCY:Austria & Germany: The unit of currency is the Euro.Croatia: The unit of currency is the Kuna.Czech Republic: The unit of currency is the Koruna.Hungary: The unit of currency is the Forint.Poland: The unit of currency is the Zloty.Slovenia: The unit of currency is the Euro.Bosnia & Herzegovina: The unit of currency is theConvertible Mark.Montenegro: The unit of currency is the Euro.

RUSSIA:PASSPORTS & VISAS: A visa is required and may beobtained from the Russian consulate in your area.CURRENCY: The unit of currency is the Ruble

ELECTRICITY: The standard electrical current is 220 AC.Two pin razor plugs are used in all outlets.TIME ZONE: Russia is eight hours (+8) ahead of EasternStandard Time.

EGYPT:PASSPORTS & VISAS: A visa is required and may beobtained from the Egyptian consulate in your area. A visamay also be obtained upon arrival in Egypt.CURRENCY: The local currency is the Egyptian Pound.ELECTRICITY: The standard electrical current is 220 voltsand wall plugs are the round, two pronged European type.TIME ZONE: Egypt is seven hours (+7) ahead of EasternStandard Time.

MOROCCO:PASSPORTS & VISAS: Participants with a valid U.S.passport do not require visas. If you hold a passport of aforeign country, please contact the Moroccan Consulatein your area for information on whether you need a visa.CURRENCY: Moroccan Dirhams are the local currency.Dirhams can only be bought and sold in Morocco.ELECTRICITY: The voltage may vary from 125 to 220. It isrecommended to travel with dual current appliances withplug adapters.TIME ZONE: Morocco is five hours (+5) ahead of EasternStandard Time.

JORDAN:PASSPORTS & VISAS: A visa is required and may beobtained from the Jordanian Embassy in your area.CURRENCY: The local currency is the Jordanian Dinar.ELECTRICITY: The standard electrical current is 220 vol50 cycles, requiring rounded two-prong wall plugs.TIME ZONE: Jordan is seven hours (+7) ahead of EasterStandard Time.

ISRAEL:PASSPORTS & VISAS: Participants with valid U.S andCanadian passports do not require visas. If you holda passport of a foreign country, please contact the IsraeliConsulate in your area for information on weather you nea visa.

CURRENCY: The currencies of most Westerncountries are recognized in Israel as legal tender.Therefore, one can make purchases in ones owncurrencies with change made in Israeli Shekel.ELECTRICITY: The standard electrical current is 220 ACand the outlets are made for 2 round poles.TIME ZONE: Israel is seven hours (+7) ahead of EasterStandard Time.

TURKEY:PASSPORTS & VISAS: A visa is required and may beobtained from the Turkish Consulate in your area. A visamay also be obtained upon arrival in Turkey.CURRENCY: The local currency is the Turkish Lira.ELECTRICITY: The standard electrical current is 220 vo50 Hz with round-prong European-style plugs.TIME ZONE: Turkey is seven hours (+7) ahead of EasteStandard Time.

IMPORTANT: PASSENGERS REQUIRING A SCHENGEN VIS

MUST HAVE A MULTI-ENTRY SCHENGEN VISA IF VISITIN

MORE THAN ONE COUNTRY.

FOR TRAVEL TO GREECE, CYPRUS, ITALY, AUSTRIA,

CHECH REPUBLIC, HUNGARY, CROATIA, SLOVENIA,

BOSNIA, POLAND, GERMANY AND ISRAEL, IT IS REQUIR

THAT THE PASSPORT BE VALID 3 MONTHS BEYOND THE

CONCLUSION OF THE TRIP.

FOR TRAVEL TO EGYPT, MOROCCO, JORDAN, TURKEY AN

RUSSIA, IT IS REQUIRED THAT THE PASSPORT BE VALID

LEAST 6 MONTHS BEYOND THE CONCLUSION OF THE TRI

HOMERICS TRAVEL TIPS

Grand Canal, Venice, Italy

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BROCHURE PRICING: In case of human orcomputer error, Homeric Tours reserves theright to re-invoice for the correct price orservice. A full refund will be made to thosewho choose not to pay the increase and sendus written notice of such. Homeric Tourshas the right to increase prices in case of adevaluation of the US dollar against the Euro.

TRAVEL PROTECTION & INSURANCE:

Homeric Tours highly recommends thepurchase of comprehensive trip insurance.For more information, see page 57 of ourbrochure or check with one of our agents.

RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS: A depositof $200.00 per person is required within fivebusiness days after a reservation is made. Noreservation is considered confirmed until the$200.00 deposit is received by Homeric Tours.An additional deposit may be required forsome cruise-inclusive packages. Final pay-ment must reach Homeric Tours no laterthan 60 days prior to departure date fromNew York. If payment is made by credit card(AMEX, VISA, MC), Homeric requires acompletion of Homerics authorization form,accompanied with copies of front and backof card. Instant purchase specials require fullpayment at time of booking.

LATE BOOKINGS AND PAYMENTS: Bookingmade within 21 days of departure must be paidin full by certified check or cashiers check andwill be charged a LATE FEE of $50.00 perperson to cover communications expensesand express shipping of travel documents.

RETURNED CHECKS: $30 fee.

TOUR DEVIATIONS: Any deviation from thetour requested by the client, will be assesseda charge of $50.00 per person, plus anyadditional costs the change may incur.

CHANGES IN BOOKINGS: Any changes madein a booking after the deposit or final paymenthas been received by Homeric Tours, up to60 days prior to departure, will incur a fee of$50.00 per change. Changes made within 59days of departure and before tour documentsare issued will incur a $100.00 fee plus anyadditional costs the change may incur.Changes made after tour documents are issuedare subject to applicable cancellation fees. Achange of destination constitutes a cancellationand will be subject to full cancellation fees.

CANCELLATIONS BEFORE DEPARTURE:

Cancellations and refund requests must bereceived in writing by Homeric Tours. Thefollowing cancellation fees will be chargedper person:60 days or more before departure: $150.0059 to 45 days before departure: $250.0044 to 36 days before departure: $350.0035 to 21 days before departure:

50% OF TOTAL TRIP COST20 to 8 days before departure:

80% OF TOTAL TRIP COST7 days or less before departure:

100% OF TOTAL TRIP COSTOnce cruise and/or air tickets are issued,

additional penalties will apply.CANCELLATIONS FOR CRUISE-INCLUSIVE

ITINERARIES:

70 days or more before departure: $200.0069-45 days before departure:

25% OF TOTAL TRIP COST44-21 days before departure:

50% OF TOTAL TRIP COST20-8 days before departure:

80% OF TOTAL TRIP COST7 days or less before departure:

100% OF TOTAL TRIP COST

INSURANCE: Homeric Tours is not responsi-ble or liable for loss, damage or theft of lug-gage or personal belongings, or for personalinjury, accidents or illness while on tour noris Homeric Tours responsible for any type oftrip interruption.

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS AFTERDEPARTURE: Once the tour commencesNO REFUND will be made for unusedfeatures or voluntary modifications madeby the tour participant.

REFUNDS: Applications for refunds must besubmitted in writing to HOMERIC TOURS,INC, within 15 days of tour termination.Processing will take from six to eight

weeks from the date HT receives relevantdocuments. There will be no refunds forunused package tour services or features,including missed transfers due to airlinechanges and/or missed flights, unusedmeals, missed sightseeing tours, unusedentrance fees and accommodations.

PASSENGER NAME: Passengers are responsi-ble to ensure that the names printed on theinvoice exactly match the first and last namewritten in their passport. Any name changemay require airline reservations to be can-celed and rebooked. Reservations are subjectto availability at the time of rebooking.Passengers will be required to pay airlinesrebooking fee of up to $350 per ticket.Homeric Tours will not be held responsiblefor the denial of services by a carrier due toany name discrepancy.

SPECIAL REQUESTS:We will be happy to advisehotels, airlines and cruises lines of any specialrequests, provided we receive the request attime of booking. However, we cannot guaran-tee all requests.

AIRLINES: Once issued, tickets may be non-refundable. Airline schedules and flights aresubject to change without notice. HT is notresponsible for penalties incurred for ticketsnot issued by HT due to schedule or flightchanges. Airlines reserve the right to demandimmediate issuance of tickets whenever theydetermine that necessary. In that case, HT willrequire immediate full payment of the airfareportion and taxes. This situation overridesinvoice terms and conditions and paymentdue dates. If full payment is not received,seats will be cancelled by the airline and maynot be available to be rebooked on the same

flights or at the same airfare. Any replacementof air arrangements and any additional costof airfare will be the sole responsibility ofthe passenger.

HOTELS: Hotels accommodations will beprovided in accordance with the itinerary orsimilar. We reserve the right to substitutehotels of equal category. All rooms are twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, unlessan upgrade was requested. Room selection isat the discretion of the hotel. Triple roomsconsist of a standard twin bedded room plusa sofa, folding bed or cot for the third person.

BAGGAGE: The less you bring with you, thebetter. We recommend that you take alongone suitcase per person. On land, due tolimited motorcoach capacity, we request thatonly one bag per person be carried on motor-coaches. If additional baggage is carried

(other than overnight bag) a supplementarycharge of $2.00 per additional suitcase perlift will be levied according to the numberof lifts. For those tours that include a domes-tic flight(s) only one suitcase per person willbe allowed. Additional baggage chargesaccording to airline tariff. You may visit theforeign airlines website to view the specificbaggage fee information. Baggage is carried atowners risk and baggage insurance is stronglyrecommended.

PORTERAGE: Porterage of only one suitcaseper person is provided in our tours. Howeveryou should know that strict security precau-tions, especially going through Customsinspections, on entry or exit points, demandthat you carry your personal piece of luggagefor the Customs official. This procedure is

seriously enforced and there are no exceptionsto the rule. We ask that you bring with youonly a small carry on piece and one suitcase.Both pieces you should be able to carry onyour own, where necessary, when the law, foryour own protection, demands it. This willonly be in Customs and security areas such atports and airports. Our own people will bethere beyond these areas to assist you.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS: United States citizensrequire a valid passport. It is suggested thatALL participants check with the appropriateConsulates to determine if any visas arerequired. Those taking one of our Russian,Egypt, Jordan and/or Turkey tours require avisa and should obtain one prior to departure.Refer to Travel Tips on page 58 for moreinformation.

PRICES IN THIS BROCHURE: All prices quotedin this brochure are based on land/cruiserates, airfares within certain foreign countriesand exchange rates in effect at the time ofprinting and include the cost of TourOperator planning, operation and mark-up.Prices do NOT include foreign countries air-port taxes, tips to guides and drivers, laundrycharges, room service charges and items of a

personal nature All prices in the brochure aresubject to changes without notice prior todeparture, due to major currency fluctuations,fuel prices and/or unforeseen economiccircumstances. Availability of prices in thebrochure is limited, and at the time youpurchase your tour, prices may be higher.For current prices, please see our websitewww.HomericTours.com or call our tollfree number at 800-223-5570.

RESPONSIBILITY: HOMERIC TOURS, INC.17th fl., 55 EAST 59TH ST., NEW YORK,NEW YORK, 10022 and/or their cooperatingselling agents and/or their suppliers ofservices offer these tours for sale only on theexpress understanding that they themselvesdo not perform or in any way assume liabilityfor the performance of the individual compo-nents (transfers, hotels, flights, car, motor-

coaches, etc.) of these tours and act only tocombine these components into a single unitof sale for the convenience of the generalpublic, and are not responsible therefore,either directly or indirectly, for any loss,accident, or injury which may result from anyact, omission, negligence in or responsiblefor performing or providing these componentservices. The transportation companies con-cerned take no responsibility for any act,omission or event during the time the passen-gers are not aboard their conveyances. Thepassage contract issued by the transportationcompany shall constitute the sole contractbetween the transportation company and thepassenger. ADDITIONAL EXPENSESINCURRED AS A RESULT OF DELAY,CHANGE OF SCHEDULES, ILLNESS,

WEATHER, STRIKES, HOSTILITIES, QUAR-

ANTINE, GOVERNMENT REQUISITION OFHOTEL SPACE, OR ANY OTHER REASONSBEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE TOUROPERATOR OR TRAVEL AGENT, SHALL BEBORNE BY THE PASSENGER. TOUR OPER-ATOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SUBSTI-TUTE HOTELS OF SIMILAR CATEGORY IFNECESSARY AND TO ALTER ITINERARIES.Any and all disputes concerning this contract,the brochure,website or your trip shall beresolved solely by the courts of the city ofNew York, county of Manhattan.

BROCHURE PRINTING DISCLAIMER:

The tour operator is not responsible for typo-graphical or printing errors.

HOLIDAYS: During local or national holidaysabroad, certain facilities such as museums,

sightseeing tours and shopping may be limit

SUBSTITUTIONS: We reserve the right, in oudiscretion, to substitute cruise line, entertainment, hosts, entertainers, hotels, restaurantsparty & banquet locations or other accommdations. We also reserve the right for goodfaith reasons to cancel any schedule tour. Insuch event, we cannot take responsibility foyour having chosen to purchase a non-refun

able airfare.CRUISES: Cruise cabins are assigned withina general cabin category on run-of-ship basiHT cannot guarantee a specific assignment.Dining room seating will be done by themaitre dhotel on board. HT will acceptrequests for dining time preferences.

SHIP SUBSTITUTIONS AND ITINERARY

CHANGES: Cruise Lines reserve the right tosubstitute ships on any cruise, even at thelast minute, based on decisions made by theisenior management staff. Itinerary changeson any cruise are the sole responsibility of thcruise line and they may be implemented atthe last minute based on factors determined existing weather or traffic conditions. HomerTours as the Tour Operator cannot take anyresponsibility for ship substitutions or itinera

changes decided by a cruise line.HANDICAPPED/ELDERLY PASSENGERS:

Tour participants who require any form ofassistance must be accompanied by a helperwho is capable of and totally responsible foproviding such assistance. Because of spacelimitations, wheelchairs and walkers cannotbe carried on motorcoaches. Please note thasome of our tours require a lot of walking amoving around.

TIPPING: On land, tips are not includedin any of the tour packages and are left atthe discretion of each participant. Whilecruising, passengers wishing to express theiappreciation should give their gratuities tothe Chief Steward at the end of the cruisewhich in turn are distributed to the servicepersonnel in accordance with established

practice. Recommendations from the cruiselines are $10-$12 per person per day.

TOUR DOCUMENTS: Final documents aremailed, provided we have full payment and signed contract, two weeks prior to departudate. One set of documents will be mailed preservation. Documents may be sent to addtional addresses for a $20 fee per address.Should final payment be received fewer than60 days prior to departure, a $20 overnightmail fee will be applied to your invoice. Thiamount must be paid in full before docu-ments can be released.

AIR CONDITIONING: Please be advised thatforeign air conditioning systems in publicplaces, hotel and motorcoaches are not upto USA standards.

ACCEPTANCE: Payment of deposit or full

payment shall be deemed as consent by thepassenger to the above conditions.

WHEN AND HOW TO BOOK: Make your reservations as early as possible in order to avoiddisappointment. Reservations can be madethrough your local travel agent or by calling:

HOMERIC TOURS, INC.55 East 59th StreetNew York, NY 10022Tel: (212) 753-1100 (800) 223-5570Fax: (212) 753-0319

VALIDITY: NOV 2011 APR 2013

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