b'ROOM CONFIGURATION NOTE: Advise your bank which countries you are visitingtravelling iron, hair dryer, and other small appliances. Most hotels can only accommodate a maximum ofprior to travel so that you dont run the risk of your cardWe recommend that you purchase a universal three persons in each room however if you are abeing refused and subsequent expensive phone calls toelectrical travel adapter to help prevent accidents family of four, i.e. two adults and two children, (andunlock it. and damage to your appliances.prefer all to be in one room) then your first child will be given an extra bed but the second child willCURRENCIES TOURS OUTSIDE EUROPEbe required to share the bed as no extra bed can beCurrency of the EU Countries is Euros, Countries outThese tours are operated by local ground operators provided. The extra bed provided will either be a sofathe EU have their own currency e.g. in Switzerlandwho handle all the details within the various bed or roll-away bed. These extra beds may not bethe currency is Swiss Francs. (Currencies of countriesdestinations. In most cases we will be able to full sized double beds and are usually suitable for oneyou are travelling to will be advised on yourarrange a tour on minimal group sizes of two to individual only. The cost of the package is based onconfirmation). If you need more local currency whenfour confirmed travellers and as such you may not a minimum of two adults sharing one room. If yourabroad, we recommend that you exchange money atnecessarily be accompanied by a guide from Sona group consists of one adult and one child, the childa bank rather than at hotels as they will charge highTours. You will be assisted by a local contact during must pay a full adult fare to make up the cost for thecommission rates. You may also need your passportyour tour for emergencies and enquiries. Your local room required. (Please see below). Baby cots are notfor identification as you would for travellers cheques.ground agent will not be present with you at all guaranteed.Even though in Europe credit and debit cards aretimes. Many of your sightseeing excursions will be widely accepted, keep in mind the exchange rate mayguided by a local agent, however at times you will be *For Example: if tour cost wasAdult 200 / Childbe poor and commission will be charged. given free time to explore the destinations on your 100 / Child with no bed 80own. Your sightseeing excursions and tours will be PASSPORTS & VISAS conducted within a coach or mini-bus. There is no All passengers require a passport for travel outsideseat allocation on these tours and travellers will be YOUR FAMILY WHAT YOU PAY TOTAL ROOMS the UK. It is the responsibility of each passenger toaccommodated within the vehicle based on the seats have a passport that is still valid for 6 months fromavailable. Sightseeing tours may be culminated with 1 Adult + 1200 + 200 400 1 the date of completing the tour. groups not booked through Sona Tours. Meals will be Child Sona Tours will attempt to supply passengers withserved at selected restaurants or during excursions. 2 Adults + 1200 + 200 the most up to date information regarding theRestaurants will be located within walking distance Child + 100 500 1 visa requirements for the destinations which theyfrom your hotels and passengers will be requested to will travel. However, as visa stipulations changeattend meals at their leisure.2 Adults + 2200 + 200 frequently, we advise passengers to inquire with Children (2nd+ 100 + 80 580 1 the relevant consulate as to the exact requirementsCUSTOMS & IMMIGRATIONS DELAYS / ENQUIRESChild no Bed) which they must fulfil in good time prior to theirSona Tours will not be held responsible if passengers travel date. Sona Tours cannot take responsibility ofare stopped or held by any government departments, 2 Adults + 2200 + 200 600 2* cancellation due to lack of correct visa requirementse.g. Police, Customs, Immigrations or any other Children + 200 + 200 as it is the passengers responsibility to ensure thatauthorities of the destination country. The tour these requirements are fulfilled prior to their tourwill continue and no financial or any other kind of departure. For further information on visas pleaseresponsibility will be accepted by Sona Tours.*When you opt for two rooms, each room must havecontact Sona Tours or visit www.sonatours.co.uk .an adult accompanying a child as per regulations ofWe also request you to see the following websites forHEALTHthe hotel. A child will always have to be accompaniedthe latest updates on travel to your destinations.All UK and EC Citizens will need a European Health by an adult in a room. Insurance Card (EHIC) to receive health care that For UK Residents: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel- may become necessary during your visit to an EEA MEALS advice Country or Switzerland. Please note that it is advised Breakfast is normally either continental or buffet andFor USA Residents: https://travel.state.gov/content/ that you should still obtain travel insurance as a is taken in the hotel that you will be staying in. Allpassports/en/country.html precaution. Information on health is available from other pre-booked meals will be either in the hotelsthe Department of Health website www.dh.gov.uk own restaurant or at an outside restaurant and is notLOST PROPERTY AND THEFT and from most Post Offices. Recommendations and changeable. The meals will only include the food;It is your responsibility to ensure that your propertyrequirements may change and you should check the all extras i.e. alcohol, beverages or any extra itemsand valuables are safe at all times. If an item hasup to date position with your GP or travel clinic in requested by you will need to be settled by youbeen left in a hotel you will need to call the hotelgood time before departure.directly with the proprietor. Any meals not taken willand arrange with them directly for the return of your not be reimbursed under any circumstances. item. In case of theft you will need to advise yourFINANCIAL PROTECTIONTour Director immediately and report the theft to theATOLNOTE: We endeavour to book Indian meals for dinnernearest police personnel who will provide you withThe Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package wherever possible, however due to local constraints ifa police report or crime reference number. You areTours Regulations 1992 require us to provide security we are unable to do so, we will offer local vegetarianadvised not to carry unnecessary valuables and to befor the monies that you pay for the package holidays options. If you have any specific dietary needs orvigilant at all times as tourist spots are well knownbooked from this brochure and for your repatriation in allergies you must inform us at time of booking, sotargets for pickpockets. the event of our insolvency. The air holiday packages/ we can inform the caterer. Passengers with severeflights in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil food allergies are advised to make appropriateTIPPING Aviation Authority. Sona Tours Ltd holds ATOL number arrangements prior to commencing their tour. SonaTips for all our European coach tours for the driveris 9146.Please see our booking conditions for more Tours reserve the right to change meal arrangement inand tour leader are included. However, should youinformation. ATOL protection does not apply to all circumstances which are beyond our control. wish to tip separately, you are welcome to do so atholiday and travel services in this brochure. Please your discretion. ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your SEATING, DIETARY OR ROOM ALLOCATION ANDFor International Tours and Cruises, tips are NOTbooking.OTHER REQUESTS included, and will need to be paid locally and vary Sona Tours works at times with intermediary agentsfrom country to country. ABTA(Airlines, Hotels, Transport Companies, OtherSona Tours Ltd is a member of ABTA with Suppliers etc.) to arrange your holiday. If passengersPORTERAGE membership number Y3020. ABTA members help have special requirements with regards to the serviceSince there is NO porter service provided on any ofholidaymakers to get the most from their travel and provided by the intermediaries such as a roomingour holidays, passengers will be required to carryassist them when things do not go according to plan request, seating request or a special meal requesttheir own luggage throughout their entire holiday.e.g. refund for a booking or repatriation costs in case etc., then they should advice Sona Tours at the timeIf local porter service is available and you use thisof our insolvency. We are obliged to maintain a high of booking and we will endeavour to ensure theservice then tips for this will need to be settledstandard of service to you by ABTAs code of conduct. intermediary is advised of the request. It is importantdirectly. We can also offer you an arbitration scheme for the to note that Sona Tours cannot guarantee theresolution of disputes arising out of, or in connection request and that the passenger should confirm theirPHONE CARDS with this contract. Further information on the code request with the concerned intermediary themselvesAlmost all hotels will add a service charge to the costand arbitration can be found at www.abta.com.before their departure of any phone calls you make from your room. This charge can be high, especially for international calls. CREDIT CARDS It is always cheaper to use public telephones. If using We recommend that you take a credit or debit cardyour mobile phone, then please ensure you do not on holiday with you, as it provides extra financialhave your data roaming on as it can become quite flexibility. Major international credit cards, such ascostly. Your tour director if available will also advise Visa or MasterCard are accepted by many restaurants,you how to use the telephone if you are unsure.shops and hotels. It is also possible to draw cash with your credit or debit card at some banks and cashVOLTAGEmachines, though this will incur a fee charged by yourElectrical currents vary between Britain, the card provider. European continent and North America. We suggest you carry a converter for your electric shaver, Full itineraries available at www.sona.tours 161'