Terms & Conditions

Travelers should protect themselves and their financial investments with travel insurance. Travel insurance may provide coverage for cancellation and interruption of a trip due to unforeseen reasons, medical expenses and emergency transportation, travel delays and missed connections, and baggage protection. Travelers may insure all prepaid and nonrefundable payments against cancellation and interruption due to covered reasons. Note that fear of travel is not covered under these policies. Certain plans include coverage for Pre-Existing Medical conditions, financial default, “Cancel for Work Reasons” and “Cancellation for Any Reason.” Coverage varies by product. Please note that most insurance companies require you to purchase insurance within 14 days of the initial deposit date in order to be covered for pre-existing conditions.

For further information and purchase options click HERE for plans offered by Travel Guard. If you prefer, contact Travel Guard Insurance directly at (800) 826-1300, ext. 3 and speak with an agent. Please provide Agency Code #05-614836. Here is a link to Squaremouth, a travel insurance broker that provides side-by-side comparisons of travel insurance plans. 

A deposit of 50% of the total trip cost is required at time of booking. Final payment is due 30 days after initial booking and will be charged to your card automatically. Your credit card will be charged by Fine Art Connoisseur/Streamline Publishing.  

 

Cancellations must be advised in writing to The CTP Group and Streamline Publishing. The cancellation schedule is as follows:

• Between time of booking & May 31, 2021: A $250 cancellation fee applies

• Between June 1 ,2021 & August 1, 2021: a $500 cancellation fee applies

• Between August 2, 2021 & September 1, 2021: 50% of package price is nonrefundable

• Between September 2, 2021 & program date of October 17, 2021: 100% nonrefundable 

 

NOTE: We are constantly monitoring travel conditions as relates to the COVID-19 virus and entry requirements into Germany and Austria. In these unprecedented times, we want to give you as much flexibility as possible. Should a US or German and/or Austrian governmental body deem that travel is unsafe, close its borders or otherwise not allow entry, the trip cost will be refunded in full.

You may make your own flight arrangements or we can assist with a $50 per person service fee We cannot book mileage tickets or upgrades, which must be done directly with the carrier. If you would like us to assist, contact Gabriel Haigazian at gabriel@thectpgroup.com or 818-444-2700) or Howard Wise at howard@thectpgroup.com or 818-444-2710). It is the responsibility of the traveler to provide the legal name as on the passport. Carriers may deny boarding if name on ticket does not EXACTLY match name on passport

All prices quoted are based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect as of March 22, 2021 and are subject to change. Rates are based on a minimum group size of 36 paying guests. Should the group size(s) fall below this minimum number, package price or inclusions may be modified. Unused tour items, missed meals or activities, etc. are not refundable.

The package includes all service charges, taxes and entrance fees etc. Basic gratuities to drivers, guides and porters are included. You are welcome to extend additional gratuities for anyone who has provided exemplary service.

Please check applicable baggage allowances and fees with your international airline carrier. For internal Japan flights, checked baggage allowance is one bag at 23 kg (50 lbs). Overweight luggage and/or additional checked bags can be purchased directly from the airlines.

You must have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of re-entry to your home country. Germany and Austria do not currently require a visa for US citizens.

We are constantly monitoring requirements for travel to Europe and will advise if COVID vaccinations and/or a negative test is required for entry. As of March 19, 2021, Germany, Austria, Canada and the US require a negative PCR-COVID test to enter the country although this could change by the date of your arrival. You may wish to consult your physician for recommendations. 

Additional information regarding Traveler’s Health precautions is available at the website for the CDC:

• Canada

• Germany

• Austria

Final travel documents will be sent to your mailing address approximately two weeks prior to departure.

International travel involves inherent risks. The CTP Group/Streamline Publishing (CTP/Streamline Publishing) cannot be liable for any injury, death or loss of personal property in connection with your participation in CTP Group/Streamline Publishing activities. By participating in this CTP Group/Streamline Publishing travel program, you assume risk of inherent dangers (including without limitation, annoyance and expenses) related to military or political action, civil disturbances, quarantine, strikes, detention, mental trauma, pilferage, weather, epidemiological events, acts of God or any other circumstances over which CTP Group/Streamline Publishing has no control.

I understand that CTP/Streamline Publishing reserves the right to refuse as a trip participant or remove from a trip, any person it judges to be incapable of meeting the rigors and requirements of participating in activities, or who it determines to detract from the enjoyment of the trip by others. I agree to follow all written and verbal rules of safety presented to me by CTP/Streamline Publishing. CTP/Streamline Publishing reserves the right to make route, hotel, itinerary and trip modifications as required or desirable to improve the trip quality and/or to accommodate the comfort and well-being of guests.

CTP/Streamline Publishing reserves the right to alter or cancel any trip due to weather, sickness, political climate, and/or insufficient registration or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. While CTP/Streamline Publishing will make every effort to obtain full or partial refunds from suppliers, CTP/Streamline Publishing cannot guarantee your ability to recoup payment.

The above Terms and Conditions are hereby expressly incorporated into the “Release, Waiver and Indemnity Agreement” to be signed by you as a trip participant.

Payment of the deposit OR any other partial payment for registration of a participant for CTP/Streamline Publishing activities constitutes consent by all guests/participants registered by the party completing online registration. You and your guests/participants hereby agree to the Terms & Conditions of this website. The Terms & Conditions set forth on this website may not be modified or amended except in writing by an authorized officer of CTP/Streamline Publishing.

All guests/participants are required to initial and sign a Release Waiver and Indemnity Agreement, which will be sent upon receipt of your deposit. Your final payment cannot be processed until you return the signed Release.

Please note: This trip includes full days of sightseeing and significant amounts of walking on stairs and uneven surfaces. You should be in good physical condition to enjoy this journey to its fullest.

March 2021 CST # 1016440-10