Mediterranean Voyage: Monte Carlo to Athens Join Tauck World Discovery on a luxurious cruise visiting five countries on the shores of the magical Mediterranean. From Monte Carlo cruise along the Cote d’Azur and experience fabled places such as Rome, Ephesus, and Athens. Visit historic hilltop Roquebrunne-Cap-Martin in France, stroll the medieval streets of Taormina in Sicily and explore the volcanic Greek island of Santorini. Your home during this Monte Carlo cruise to Athens is a luxurious, all-suite Regent cruise ship. Enjoy a delightful experience aboard, with unsurpassed service, attention to detail and elegant, yet relaxed, surroundings. Day-by-Day Itinerary 2009 ItineraryEastbound• Indicates day of cruising Day 1: Say Bonjour to the Côte d’Azur An included transfer whisks you off along the Côte d’Azur to glamorous Monte-Carlo and the Fairmont Monte Carlo, centrally located in the glittering capital of Monaco. Your Monte Carlo cruise begins at the Fairmont Monte Carlo at 6:00 PM. Meet your fellow travelers at our welcome reception and dinner this evening. Meals: Dinner Lodging: Fairmont Monte Carlo Day 2: The ramparts of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin Journey to medieval Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and discover this distinctive town, set atop a hill in the French countryside. Return to Monte-Carlo and enjoy leisure time to explore this favorite haunt of the rich and famous. Meals: Breakfast, lunch Lodging: Fairmont Monte Carlo • Day 3: Riches of the Rothschilds The opulent mansion and seven magnificent gardens of Baroness Ephrussi de Rothschild await your exploration in charming Cap Ferrat today. The gardens were inspired by her many travels and their varied fragrances will delight you. From Monte Carlo cruise aboard your luxurious Regent cruise ship to the Italian mainland. Meals: Breakfast, dinner Lodging: Cruising aboard Regent Seven Seas Navigator • Day 4: When in Rome Revel in the many glories of Rome as you see some of the best-known landmarks and antiquities in the “Eternal City,” including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and St. Peter’s Basilica. Have lunch in historic Piazza di Spagna before a guided walking tour takes you to the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and the Piazza Navona, where you’ll view famous la Fontana del Fiumi (the Fountain of the Four rivers) created by the talented sculptor, Bernini, in 1651. Return to your ship as your cruise continues to Sorrento and enchanting Capri. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Lodging: Cruising aboard Regent Seven Seas Navigator • Day 5: The Idyllic Isle of Capri From Sorrento, be whisked across the water by high-speed hydrofoil to romantic Capri. An open-top convertible awaits to take you to the lovely Gardens of Augustus and the charming town of Anacapri. Admire Villa San Michele, with its museum and gardens. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Lodging: Cruising aboard Regent Seven Seas Navigator • Day 6: Mountain Vistas and Colorful Culture View Mt. Etna as you disembark at Giardini-Naxos on the island of Sicily. Stroll the charming streets within the walls of Taormina, an ancient city set high on a hill. You will see why Taormina, with its traditional beauty, was proclaimed a “patch of paradise.” You can choose to have lunch in town on your own or return to the ship. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Lodging: Cruising aboard Regent Seven Seas Navigator • Day 7: Glorious Sailing Spending a glorious day at sea as your ship cruises toward Turkey will be a cherished memory. Explore the many amenities and activities offered by your luxurious cruise ship or just find a quiet corner and watch the ever-changing sea flow past. Do it all or do nothing at all – it’s your choice to make. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Lodging: Cruising aboard Regent Seven Seas Navigator • Day 8: A Walk Back in Time Ephesus is among the best-preserved ancient cities on your Monte Carlo cruise to Athens because, unlike other classical cities, it was abandoned rather than destroyed. Thus, it feels today much as it did at the height of its glory over two thousand years ago. The Library of Celsius, and a visit to the Selçuk Museum are of special note. The 2,500-year-old Greco-Roman amphitheatre, which hosted dramatic and circus performances as well as gladiatorial contests, is so well acoustically designed that a penny dropped on the stage can be heard in the upper-most seating of the huge theatre. Your time exploring ancient Ephesus will be a highlight of Tauck's Monte Carlo cruise to Spain. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Lodging: Cruising aboard Regent Seven Seas Navigator • Day 9: A Touch of Blue and White in Santorini You'll board a private tend for the magical island of Santorini today, where the colors of blue and white create a visual impression that will last long after your cruise ends. The Cycladic island of Santorini is known throughout the world for its beautiful beaches, charming villages of whitewashed houses, and many blue-domed churches. Santorini is also known for its reputed role in the disappearance of the lost land of Atlantis when one of the world’s most violent volcanic eruptions occurred around 1650 BC. Meals: Breakfast, dinner Lodging: Cruising aboard Regent Seven Seas Navigator Day 10: Monte Carlo cruise to Athens ends in the Olympic City Welcome to Athens! In 2004, modern-day Athens hosted the Olympic games, thus bringing the tradition of the ancient games begun in 776 BC home to Greece. After disembarking your Regent cruise ship at the port of Piraeus, take a sightseeing tour of this ancient, yet modern, city. You'll get a very good introduction to Grecian cuisine at a cooking demonstration hosted by a local chef. Your hotel in the heart of Athens boasts stunning views of the Acropolis. Meals: Breakfast, lunch Lodging: Hilton Athens Day 11: Amazing Athens Your exploration of this ancient city continues with a visit to the private Benaki Musem, featuring collections of more than 40,000 objects representing the spectacular history of Greece. The remainder of the day is free to do what you want in Athens. As your France, Italy, Greece and Monte Carlo cruise draws to an end, join us for a farewell cocktail reception and dinner. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Lodging: Hilton Athens Day 12: A Fond Farewell Tauck's Monte Carlo cruise ends in Athens. A transfer is included from the Hilton Athens to Athens International Airport as you begin your journey home. We suggest that you allow at least 2 ½ hours for flight check-in formalities. Meals: Breakfast From Monte Carlo cruise to fabled places in Italy, Turkey and Greece with us on this wonderful Tauck at Sea journey – and, enjoy a bit of the Côte d’Azur before the voyage begins.Prices12 Days from $7,190 plus airfare
Click here for deck plan and other information about cruising aboard Regent Seven Seas Navigator. 28 meals included. Note: Due to the popularity of this journey, you may be traveling with a group of up to 80 Tauck guests; these trips will be hosted by two Tauck Directors. International airfare is additional. Tauck can book your international air for travel originating in the United States, subject to availability; inquire upon booking for special airfares that may be available. Land / Cruise Price includes private Tauck shore excursions, Regent's all-inclusive liquor package, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges and gratuities to the Tauck Director(s) and ship staff. Please ask at time of booking about additional hotel nights before your tour begins and about our comprehensive Cruise Protection Plan. Need to Know Inclusive PricesTour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All hotel and cruise ship accommodations, motor coach transportation, hydrofoil transportation, sightseeing, admissions, shore excursions, luggage handling, airport transfers, the cost of the Turkey visa, and the services of Tauck Directors, local guides and drivers are included. A representative of Tauck will meet you at Nice International Airport and provide transportation to the Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel, regardless of the day and time of your arrival, provided you have furnished us with accurate flight arrival information at least two weeks prior to your departure date. Tauck will also provide transportation from the Athens Hilton to Athens Eleftherios Venizielos Airport on the day of your departure.
Hotel and Ship Accommodations – Tauck’s price includes all hotel and ship accommodations with private baths. The Tauck standard is to provide the best available hotels without sacrificing value. Although the quality of accommodations may differ from place to place, this standard remains uncompromised. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort. On board the Seven Seas Navigator, each suite offers an ocean view and is equipped with two beds which can be joined together to make a queen size bed; most also have private balconies.
Meals – Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Complimentary wine is served with dinner onboard the Seven Seas Navigator. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner. Tauck Director – Mediterranean Voyage: Monte-Carlo to Athens is conducted by a Tauck Director who remains with the group throughout the duration of the tour. Your Tauck Director is a professional, fully trained employee of Tauck. Gratuities Included – All appropriate gratuities for Tauck Director, bellmen, doormen, dining room servers, drivers, ship staff, local guides and drivers are included. No Options Sold - Tauck Directors sometimes assist with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance but they will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed and pleasant experience for you. Not IncludedAirfare to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included. Airfare may be purchased from Tauck for travel originating in the United States. Hotel Rooms Before and After Tours – To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, many quests prefer to make hotel arrangements for the nights preceding or following their tour. As a service, Tauck will book additional nights for you on a space-available basis using special rates only available through Tauck. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour cost. If you wish to spend additional nights, please consult the Extend This Journey section on this website and discuss with the reservations agent when you book your tour. Luggage Responsibility – Although every effort is made to handle guests’ luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline and group carrier handling. It is important for your own self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. Please refer to the Tauck Protection Plan for more information. Personal Expenses - Phone calls, room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, laundry, airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees (if applicable), and other optional incidental extras are not included and may be significant. Additional InformationAirline Security Measures – In the U.S., you must provide identification in the form of a passport at the time of airport check-in for travel to international destinations. Your passport name must match the name on your tour reservation and airline ticket or you may be denied boarding. If you are traveling from an airport outside the jurisdiction of the U.S, you will need to determine what travel documentation and identification is required for that particular airport. Due to heightened security regulations, certain items such as a metal nail file, pocketknife, cigarette lighter, or tweezers, and some liquid, gel, and aerosol items may not be permitted in your carry-on luggage. Please call your airline prior to departure to obtain current information on non-permissible carry-on items and recommended airport check-in times. You may also visit the U.S. Transportation Security Administration Internet website to obtain more information on acceptable identity documentation and prohibited luggage items by clicking here.
Air Services – Airfare may be purchased through Tauck for travel originating in the United States. By using Tauck's air services, you agree that Tauck, in purchasing, selling or otherwise arranging air transportation, is acting only as your agent and is not liable or responsible for any accident, death, personal injury, illness, property damage, delay or other loss or expense of any nature whatsoever arising directly or indirectly out of any act of God, or any actions or omissions (including any failure to provide services) or default of, any carrier. All carriers are independent contractors and are not owned, managed, controlled or operated by Tauck. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between yourself and the airline (and not Tauck), even if purchased through Tauck. Tauck is not liable for, and does not assume responsibility or accept claims with regard to, seat assignments, schedule changes, flight changes, cancellations, claims for a refund or reimbursement of airline ticket fees, or any other loss incurred by you for any reason whatsoever (including, without limitation to, bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar relief from creditors). Tauck must handle ticketing for Tauck's special fares, which are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed until reserved. Special fares cannot be combined with any other promotional offer. Tauck's air services can only be purchased in conjunction with a Tauck tour. Tickets or e-ticket numbers will be mailed with final documents. If you cancel or change your air before or after departure, all airline cancellation and change fees will apply. Cruise Regulations – International maritime security guidelines require that your passport information be provided to the cruise line prior to your embarkation. You need to provide this information to Tauck as soon as you book your cruise or boarding may be denied. Journey Start and End Times are provided at time of booking. The tour begins at 6 PM with a Welcome Reception and Dinner at the Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel on the first day of the tour. You and your booking agent will be advised of any change to this schedule. Your tour ends at check-out time at the Athens Hilton on the last day of your journey. We advise you to allow 2 ½ hours for flight check-in.
Holidays and Museum Closures – Museum visits and personal shopping time may be disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances or the many religious, state and local holidays locally observed. Itinerary Changes and Price Flexibility – Tauck pledges to make every effort to operate all tours as advertised. Tauck reserves the right to alter or curtail the itinerary, or substitute sightseeing, hotels, and/or conveyances as deemed necessary. Any savings realized by these changes will be refunded to passengers. Any resultant added expense will be covered by Tauck. Although not expected, prices on this website may be modified due to unexpected significant external factors not forecasted at the time of publication. Membership will be granted to all persons. Tauck reserves the right to terminate the tour of any persons who are abusive of others or whose behavior disrupts the tour. Photography on Tour – Occasionally, Tauck will use photographs taken by fellow guests or your Tauck Director on your tour for promotional purposes. If you prefer that your photo not be used in any marketing activities, please notify your Tauck Director at the start of your tour. Preparing to GoAir Conditioning - The ship, hotels and motor coaches used on this tour are air-conditioned for your comfort. European air conditioning should be considered as a climate-control system; most have three settings for the fan, plus a "cool" setting. Very few of the European systems actually have a temperature setting. In general, the amount of cool air that is produced from a European air conditioning system may be less than what you may be accustomed to in your own living environment. ATM and Credit Cards ―We recommend that you contact your bank in advance of departing for this tour to determine whether you will be able to use your ATM and credit cards while traveling. When contacting your bank, notify them of your travel dates so that they will anticipate charges being made outside of your hometown and do not suspend your cards for what may appear to them to be “suspicious” charges. We also recommend that you make a photocopy of the front and back sides of your ATM and credit cards to leave behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your cards are misplaced, lost or stolen.
Clothing and Packing - As you prepare for travel, select a wardrobe that is adaptable. Many days are spent outside or in transit. Therefore, during the day, casual, comfortable, cotton clothing is recommended. Occasionally cool weather will require warmer, layered clothing.
Onboard the Seven Seas Navigator, attire ranges from country club casual to informal and formal. Country club casual (resort-style outfits) is appropriate for daytime onboard ship or ashore. Evening attire can be country club casual, informal or formal. Casual wear includes open neck shirts, slacks and sport outfits. For informal evenings, dresses or pantsuits, coats and ties are suggested. Formal evening-wear includes gowns and cocktail dresses, tuxedos, dinner jackets and dark suits. Cruises of seven to ten days have one or two formal nights. Evening dress codes begin at 6 p.m. Shorts are not appropriate after 6 p.m. in any of the public rooms or lounges. Guests are asked not to wear bathing suits in the restaurants and lounges at any time. Valet laundry service is available at the Athens Hilton and the Fairmont Monte Carlo. Additionally hair dryers, irons and ironing boards are either located in your guest room or are available immediately upon request. Onboard the ship, laundry and valet services, including pressing and dry cleaning, are available for a fee and may be arranged through your stewardess. Self-service laundries, including irons and ironing boards, are located on select guest decks. We recommend that you pack your prescription medicines (an adequate supply to last through your journey) along with your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the event that your flight or luggage is delayed. Following is a list of recommended items to pack for travel to the Mediterranean
Elevation - The maximum elevation on this tour is 1880 feet, or 573 meters.
Health - To fully enjoy this tour’s itinerary, participants must be in fairly good health and be able to walk reasonable distances, as some of the sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot. However, for the most part, the amount of walking you do at the various sites and in cities and towns is at your discretion. On day 3, walking can be arduous for those who wish to see the complete medieval village of Roquebrune. The hilltop town has many steps and inclines. The pavement is solid and there are many places to pause. One may stop and return at any time. On day 8, guests will explore the ancient ruins and temples of Ephesus where walking will also be difficult. On day 10, the combined heat of Athens and the hill and steps at the Acropolis make for a challenging walk for some. There are many steps, mostly of marble – which can be slippery, as well as long inclined walkways of cement and gravel. If you have a medical condition which might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify Tauck as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly. Tauck is not able to accommodate wheelchairs on this tour. We regret that we cannot provide individual assistance to guests for walking, dining or other personal needs. Persons needing such assistance must be accompanied by an able companion who will assist them. Guests bringing a quantity of medication with them are advised to carry a doctor’s certificate to avoid possible problems with customs officials. On board the ship, all dining venues have been designated as non-smoking areas. In addition, smoking is not permitted in staterooms and suites, or on balconies. Smoking is only permitted in designated public venues, including the outside deck of the Horizon Lounge, the Stars Nightclub and the Pool Bar. The medical center on the Seven Seas Navigator is staffed by a licensed doctor and nurse. The ship’s medical center is designed to provide medical care for certain temporary illnesses and accidents, and is not intended or capable of providing on-going treatment of pre-existing medical conditions. Emergency service is available 24 hours a day. If you require medical services, they will be added to your shipboard account, and you will be provided with an itemized account to submit to your insurance company. For guests requiring oxygen equipment, an oxygen concentrator is the only form of oxygen equipment allowed aboard ship, and must be provided by the guest. The wheelchairs onboard are for emergency purposes only. The Seven Seas Navigator is registered in The Bahamas. Please check with your insurer to learn if coverage applies outside the United States, and purchase appropriate travel insurance if necessary. For vaccination and inoculation information, contact your physician, the public health service in your area, or the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The Travelers' Health Section of the CDC operates a 24-hour, pre-recorded "Travelers' Health Hotline" at 877-394-8747 (toll-free in the US). You may also logon on to the CDC Internet website at www.cdc.gov. Luggage Restrictions - Checked Luggage – General While it is common for airlines to allow passengers to check more than one piece of luggage per person, space constraints during your Tauck journey make it difficult to accommodate extra luggage. We ask that you limit your checked luggage to one average size suitcase per person. In addition, airlines have adopted more strict policies in enforcing size and weight limits. Luggage exceeding maximum restrictions may require expensive overage fees, frustrating and hurried re-packing at the ticket counter, or even risk being left behind. Many carriers require checked luggage not exceed a weight of 50 lbs ( 22.7 kilograms) per piece. Airlines revise luggage policies frequently and often without notice; therefore, Tauck cannot be held liable to the weight limit listed above. We urge you to check with your airline before traveling to determine current weight and size restrictions. It is also important to note that restrictions for luggage size and weight may vary with the same airline based on the class of service you select. First and Business Class ticket holders may have different restrictions than Coach Class travelers. Tauck World Discovery cannot be held liable for additional fees or inconveniences imposed by the airline due to luggage size, piece or weight policies. Please be sure to attach your Tauck luggage tag to your suitcase before leaving home! Carry-on Luggage – General Although oversized bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many intra-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc. For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and only those items you need handy during the day such as purses, make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or in the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may not allow for access during daytime travel. Travel Document Requirements – A valid passport or similar acceptable travel document is required of all people wishing to travel to and enter France, Monaco, Italy, Greece and Turkey. U.S citizens do not need a visa to travel to these countries for this tour, with the exception of Turkey. The cost of the Turkey visa is included in the tour package and the visa will be obtained by the Tauck Director on behalf of all guests. Citizens of other countries should contact an embassy or consulate of the countries visited on this journey to determine what travel documentation is required. Tauck strongly recommends that your passports be valid for six months beyond the completion of your tour. In addition, we recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration and your citizenship, as well as both sides of your driver’s license. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost or stolen.
Travel with Children – Age Recommendations – Children 5 years of age or older at the time of travel are welcome on this Tauck journey. Based upon our experience with family travelers, for each itinerary we have a minimum recommended age to encourage comfort and enjoyment for all of our guests. All children must be accompanied on activities by a parent or guardian. At least one guest in the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older in order to make a reservation.
Babysitting – Tauck journeys are designed for adults and children to share the wonder of discovery together. However, our guests have occasionally inquired about babysitting services. If you are interested, your Tauck Director will put you in contact with the appropriate hotel staff with whom you may make babysitting arrangements, to ensure your precise needs are met. There is usually an additional fee for these services. Many hotels do offer babysitting services that may be arranged on site; however, babysitting services are not guaranteed at all of our hotels. Please note that our Tauck Directors are not responsible for providing babysitting services.
Safety and Welfare Responsibility – We welcome the participation of child travelers on our exciting excursions. For safety and security purposes, children under 18 years of age must be booked into a room with at least one accompanying adult. If you are traveling with a child on a Tauck journey, you have the sole responsibility for ensuring that that the child with whom you are traveling follows all rules of safety throughout the tour. By traveling with Tauck, you release Tauck, Inc. and our partners of all liability for any risks and/or injuries to the child with whom you are traveling. Special Travel Documentation for Children Authorization for Travel
If you travel into or out of the U.S. with children under the age of 18, you should be aware of the following: because of increasing incidents of child abductions in disputed custody cases and because children are at risk as possible victims of child pornography, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) strongly recommends that unless the child is accompanied by both parents, you should have a note from the child's other parent (or, in the case of a child traveling with grandparents, uncles or aunts, sisters or brothers, or friends, a note signed by both parents) stating that the parent(s) not traveling acknowledge that the parent(s), family members, etc. who are traveling into or out of the U.S. with the child have permission to do so. CBP also suggests that this note be notarized. While CBP may not ask to see this documentation, if they do ask, and you do not have it, you may be detained until the circumstances of the child traveling without both parents can be fully assessed. If there is no second parent with legal claims to the child (deceased, sole custody, etc.), any other relevant paperwork, such as a court decision, birth certificate naming only one parent, death certificate, etc., will be useful. All children who are U.S. citizens should also have a certified copy of their birth certificate or baptism record for ID. Children over the age of 14 are also required to have a photo ID. Many other countries also share this concern for children who travel without both parents. To ensure smooth travel, Tauck requires all guests to comply with the travel regulations of each country visited. This information is available from each country’s consulate. Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment In the unlikely event of a medical emergency, a medical facility will require permission from the child’s parents to provide treatment. Therefore, we strongly suggest that you bring along a letter from both parents authorizing emergency medical treatment for their child. Tauck is not responsible for the disruption of travel caused by improper documentation for any travelers, including children traveling without both parents. While there is no definitive format or standard for these letters, click here to view a sample letter for guardians or one parent traveling with a child. The cruise line requires that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult over the age of 21. They are also unable to accept infants less than 6 months of age.
Destination InformationCell Phones - We understand and appreciate the value of instant communication when we travel; it keeps us in touch with friends and family, and it's a reassurance in the event of an emergency. However, the use of cell phones can be disruptive to a tour and to other guests who are enjoying their vacation. As a courtesy to others, we ask that guests refrain from cell phone usage during motor coach travel, group functions, sightseeing and when the Tauck Director is addressing the group as a whole. There are usually ample opportunities to make or receive calls at times when it does not affect others. Please contact your cell phone carrier to determine if your service extends to France, Monaco, Italy, Greece and Turkey. Currency and Exchange Rates - For the best exchange rates, we suggest using ATMs, which are easily available throughout the Mediterranean, and major credit cards. However, we advise you to contact your bank and confirm that your ATM and credit cards could be used in Monaco, Italy, France, Greece and Turkey. Although it is not necessary for you to exchange money prior to your trip, it may be useful to have a small amount of local currency with you when you arrive for sightseeing. If upon arrival you require local currency, you can visit one of the many currency exchange facilities at the airport, use an ATM, or exchange currency at your hotel. To obtain the most current exchange rate, you may want to check your local newspaper or log on to the Internet website www.oanda.com. Customs and Tax-Free Shopping – Each country visited has its own Customs clearing process. You should familiarize yourself with each country’s specific required declarations before you travel. In general, you are not permitted to bring live plants, fresh fruits and other produce items into most countries. Monaco – state.gov
France - France Guide
Turkey – VisaHQ.com
Greece – VisaHQ.com
Italy – VisaHQ.com
If you are a U.S resident who will be returning to the U.S. at the end of the tour, current regulations permit bringing back $800 worth of items duty-free, as long as you physically bring them with you. There are limits to the amount of alcohol that can be a part of this exemption. Certain restrictions apply to unaccompanied goods mailed from abroad to the United States. Please call your local customs office or consult the U.S. government's customs regulations as contained in their publication entitled Know Before You Go.
If you are a resident of another country, please refer to your own country’s rules and regulations regarding customs and duty-free shopping to ensure compliance upon your return. France and Monaco currently levy a Value Added Tax (VAT) of approximately 19.6% on consumer purchases; Italy, 20%, Greece, 19%, and Turkey, 18%. (The tax rate may be higher for luxury items and lower for basic goods.) As a rule, if you are not a resident of the country (or of the country’s intergovernmental economic community, e.g., the European Union) in which the purchase is made, you may be entitled to a VAT refund and should inquire about the refund policy where you shop.
Electrical Current – Onboard the Seven Seas Navigator, all staterooms are equipped with 110v, 60Hz, AC, which accommodates standard U.S. plugs. Travelers who bring electric devices that are not compatible should bring the appropriate adapters and converters. The electrical current in Greece and Monaco is 220v, 50Hz, AC. If your appliances are 110v, you will need a voltage converter and/or adapter. Internet Access is available as indicated below:
The Seven Seas Navigator offers wireless internet access for a fee.
Fairmont Monte Carlo - Business center provides access for a fee; wireless access in the lobby
Athens Hilton- Access is available for a fee
Time Zones – Monte Carlo and Rome are 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (or Greenwich Mean Time); Athens and Kusadasi are 2 hours ahead. From April through October, these locations switch to Daylight Savings Time and are 2 and 3 hours ahead respectively. In June, these cities are 6 and 7 hours ahead of New York City. To determine current time in major cities around the world, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, www.timeanddate.com. Weather - During the months of May through October, temperatures typically average 67 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit, or 19 to 28 degrees Celsius, in Monaco and Rome and 72 to 91 F, or 22 to 33 C, in Athens and Kusadasi.
To read about current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, www.weather.com. If You Have to CancelCancellation Fees – Regardless of reason, cancellations of confirmed bookings result in Tauck incurring costly penalties and cancellation fees from our travel and hotel providers. Therefore, if you have to cancel a confirmed booking, Tauck will charge you a cancellation fee according to when your cancellation notice is received in its Norwalk, CT office. To help limit your liability, Tauck offers a Tauck Protection Plan. If you choose to purchase Tauck’s Guest Protection or Cancellation Fee Waiver, you will have cancellation penalties reduced. Please click here for more details. If you choose not to purchase the Tauck Protection Plan, you will incur cancellation penalties per person as follows: 60 days or more before departure
$1,100 per person (the cost of the deposit) 59-30 days before departure 50% of the cost of the tour per person 7-1 days before departure 100% of the cost of the tour per person |
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