Journey to Enlightenment - tuscan-tours.com

Items Included in Tour Cost:
Individualized adventures vary and the information for each tour will clearly state what the price includes, but in general the price of each tour includes transportation, site fees, and on some programs meal(s) and wine in moderation.

Not Included:
Air transportation, food or beverages (unless stated), personal expenses, tips and individual transportation to and from the meeting point. If an individual chooses not to participate in some part of the tour, the cost for activity cannot be refunded. (For example, if a participant chooses not to wine taste, he/she should not expect to be refunded for the price of the tasting).

Meeting Point:
Journey to Enlightenment tours is based out of the Cortona, southern Tuscany area. Our normal meeting point is either Piazza Garibaldi or the Camucia train station. Other arrangements can be made and the meeting point will be clearly stated and agreed upon by both parties prior to the tour.

Insurance:
We strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation and delay, loss of luggage and airline ticket insurances. We also suggest that you carefully review your medical insurance to determine whether you are adequately covered for any eventuality while traveling in foreign countries.

Your Responsibilities:
There will be some walking involved during the tours. We request that you be in good physical condition and able to walk at least a mile. If you have any pre-existing physical, mental or emotional disability that may require attention or treatments, you must report them in writing to Journey to Enlightenment prior to the beginning of the tour. All participants must sign a Participant Release and Waiver of Liability form prior to the trip. Clients are required to act with respect and responsibility toward other guests, Journey to Enlightenment personnel and property as well as all corresponding personnel and property at all times. Journey to Enlightenment reserves the right to require an individual to withdraw from a tour, or to limit the amount of wine any guest may consume, without claims or complaints against us. Any expenses caused by delays or events beyond Journey to Enlightenment's control shall be borne by the participant.

Reservations & Deposits:
To reserve your trip, email us at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it and request a Registration Form. The form may be emailed or faxed to us at 714.242.1404. We require a 50% deposit 60 days in advance to reserve the day and time requested. Once we receive your deposit, we will send you a confirmation and detailed trip information. The balance is due 30 days prior to the start of the program, unless prior arrangements have been made. If the start of the trip is less than 30 days away, payment in full is required. If you do not pay the balance of the program fee prior to 30 days, it may result in the loss of your reservation.

Cancellations and Refunds:
If you cancel your trip 30 days or more prior to day of the tour, you will receive a refund, less a $25.00 administration fee. If you cancel your trip less than 30 days prior to the day of the tour, you must pay the full trip price. We will make every effort to fill your spot, and if successful, you would receive a full refund less a $25.00 administration fee. We reserve the right to cancel any trip for any reason at any time. In such a case, we will notify you as soon as that decision is made and you will receive a full refund of all deposits and payments which will constitute a full settlement.

Itinerary Changes:
We reserve the right to change your itinerary as necessary. We do our best to keep changes to a minimum, unforeseen circumstances (for example closures, weather, strikes, acts of God, dangers, etc.) can happen. You will be notified as soon as possible of any changes to your itinerary.