ACCOMMODATIONS
(Click hotel name to read description)
Sofia (3 nights): Hotel - Kempinski Zografski
Plovdiv (2 nights): Novotel
Nessebar (2 nights): Hotel IFA Nessebar Bay
Varna: Golden Tulip Varna
Veliko Turnovo: Grand Hotel Veliko Turnovo
TOUR PREPARATION
Entry Requirements—For U.S. Citizens a valid passport is the only document required to enter Bulgaria, for stays less than 90 days.
Immunizations—No immunizations are currently required for travel to Bulgaria, but it is wise to have your inoculations up-to-date. Is your tetanus booster current?
Exit Requirements—You must pay a departure tax equal to about $20 U.S. upon departure from the Sofia Airport.
WHAT TO BRING
Temperatures in Bulgaria at this time of year are still springtime cool, ranging between 50 and 70 degrees F throughout the country. Short pants will have few uses. Pack light and try to limit yourself to two small suitcases. Pack medications in a carry-on just in case your bags don’t arrive when you do. We suggest leaving expensive jewelry at home!
Suggested Packing List:
____ Passport
____ 5 pair long pants (mix blue jeans, cotton khakis or chinos)
____ 1 pair shorts for walking/hiking
____ Socks and underwear for 10 days
____ Light sweater and windbreaker
____ Inexpensive poncho for use in case of rain
____ Comfy walking / hiking shoes
____ Daypack or fanny pack
____ T-shirts (5 - 6)
____ Casual long-sleeved shirts (4 - 5)
____ Sleepwear (optional)
____ Sunscreen / lip balm / sunglasses
____ Personal toiletries
____ Swimsuit
____ Camera with extra batteries / plenty of film or digital memory
____ A good book for the long flights
MONEY MATTERS
The lev is the national currency of Bulgaria (the code is BGN when looking up exchange rates). One lev is subdivided into 100 stotinki. Notes are in denominations of Lv50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 stotinki. A bordereaux receipt indicating the amount of currency exchanged will be given, and must be kept until departure. Visitors are advised to exchange money at banks and at large hotels only. ATMs are widespread, and credit cards such as Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Diners Club are accepted in large cities, in larger hotels, and in some restaurants and shops, mainly in Sofia. However, Bulgaria is still a country that operates mainly on currency, rather than credit cards. As of May 30, 2007, one US Dollar was worth about 1.45 BGN.
To reserve a place on this tour, click on the “Reservations” link above. Type in the information requested in each field, print the form, then sign and mail it to Toto Tours with your $500 deposit check. You also have the option to pay for your tour deposit with a Visa or MasterCard. The remaining balance is due 80 days prior to departure (by March 3, 2008). Tour registration is not complete until we have received both the signed reservation form and your deposit check or credit card authorization.
Toto Tours does not accept credit cards as a form of payment except for the amount of the tour deposit ($500 maximum can be charged per tour). An installment plan is possible. Our mailing address is: Toto Tours, 1326 W. Albion Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60626-4753. Make checks payable to: Toto Tours, Ltd.
LIABILITIES & DISCLAIMERS
Making a reservation with a deposit shall be deemed to be consent to these conditions: Toto Tours does not accept responsibility in whole or in part for any delay, loss, accidents, personal injury, sickness, medical expenses, or property damage occasioned by fault of any person from whatever cause. All participants are required to sign a standard liability form.
We strongly encourage you purchase Travel Insurance to cover all aspects of your travel in Bulgaria! We will provide the necessary forms upon receipt of your deposit, or you can apply online by following the link at the bottom of this page. You can also book your travel insurance with a phone call to Toto Tours.
The tour operators reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a member of the tour at any time and to make whatever changes become necessary with or without notice. Guaranteed departure with a minimum of ten participants.
Toto Tours is not responsible for airline cancellation or change penalties incurred by individual tour participants for air tickets purchased prior to notification that the tour is a confirmed departure.
THE TOTO SPIRIT
Toto Tours provides Adventure Travel Experiences as differentiated from tours in the traditional sense. Adventure Travel allows (even encourages) you to be an active participant. Adventurers can be identified by certain traits. They are:
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fun-loving optimists who have a sense of humor and accentuate the positive;
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good natured realists who are willing to accept situations as they exist;
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undaunted by the unexpected, like occasional delays or bad weather;
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willing to forego some of the amenities we normally take for granted;
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eager to try new things & test limits;
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punctual;
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not whiners!
No need to dither any longer about where you are going for this year’s Memorial Day Holiday! The wise decision is Beautiful Bulgaria in the company of Toto Tours! If you have any questions, please call toll-free: 800-565-1241.
THE BOTTOM LINE
(tour prices per person)
Price: $2,595 double occupancy
Private Room: $500 extra, if available. (Not required. Toto Tours can match you with a roommate if you are traveling alone and prefer to share a room.)
Deposit: $500 (Due at time of registration for the tour. May be paid with a credit card.)
Remaining Balance: $2,095 double / $2,595 single
(Assumes $500 deposit has already been made)
Remaining Balance Due: March 3, 2008
(Full payment required with reservation form if enrolling after this date.)
Included: Nine nights hotel accommodations; one group airport/hotel transfer at the beginning and the end of the tour; Welcome Dinner; Farewell Dinner; meals, activities, and transportation as listed in the itinerary, fully guided and escorted tour.
Not Included: Round-trip air transportation to/from Sofia, Bulgaria; meals and activities not specifically included in the itinerary; insurance; alcohol; soft drinks; bottled water; laundry; telephone calls; faxes; any other expenses of a personal nature. Tips to drivers and guides not included.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We recommend you purchase travel insurance with AIG Travel Guard to cover for unforseen events prior to and during your trip. Please follow the link below or call us for more information.
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