The following information in this section is correct at the time of going to press and, unless otherwise stated, is valid for British passport holders only. All other persons (including other EU nationals, British subjects with right of abode in the UK and citizens of British Dependent Territories who have that right by virtue of a connection with Gibraltar) are advised to check their particular passport and entry visa requirements before booking by contacting the appropriate Passport Office and/or Consulate or Embassy and also UK Immigration regarding re-entry to the UK after the pilgrimage/holiday (applicable telephone numbers and addresses are available on request from our Head Office).
Each passenger must have a valid passport which must be in good condition and valid on the date of return to the UK.
British Citizen passport-holders do not require visas for tours on this website.
You are responsible for ensuring you have a valid passport and the correct visa/s and that your passport is in good condition.
No refund can be considered where a passenger cannot travel due to mislaid or invalid or damaged passport or visa/s or failure to obtain the necessary passport or visa/s.
British Citizens must obtain a 10-year UK Standard Passport from their nearest Passport Office. Price £72 (under-16’s £46) - £25-£48 extra for fast-track or same-day service. British nationals born on or before 2nd September 1929 may be eligible for a free passport. Further details on telephone 08705-210410 - website www.ukpa.gov.uk. Application forms are available from Post Offices. Postal applications can take 3-12 weeks, but the Post Office offers a faster service at a supplementary charge.
Children must have their own passport. If the child is already on the passport of the accompanying adult/s, this is allowed until the child is 16 or the passport expires. Some countries require a separate passport and/or additional documentary evidence if the child is unaccompanied or is accompanied by one parent only or adult/s other than parent/s.
Joint passports – only the named holder may travel alone. You will need your own new passport if you are not the named holder and wish to travel alone. Top
Lunches and dinners, where they are included in our prices, are set-menu meals; breakfast is usually Continental.
Accommodation is reserved on basis of full or half board or bed and breakfast as shown on relevant brochure page. Full board means breakfast, lunch and dinner; half board means breakfast and dinner.
Drinks are at an extra cost unless otherwise stated.
Subject to the airline, hotel, etc, vegetarian diets and medical diets (eg. coeliac) can be arranged, provided we are notified no later than 2 weeks before departure. Menus served may be limited and repetitive, particularly in the case of vegetarianism, which is still unusual in some countries. You may be asked to supply, at your own expense, certain commodities not available in-flight or at your destination. Liquidised food is not available on aircraft. Some airlines do not offer free in-flight catering. Top
Book a pilgrimage as a gift and pay the deposit - we can supply an attractive presentation certificate. Top
Must comply with applicable travel insurance health screening requirements. Mancunia Travel is not liable for expenses incurred by failure to comply.
You must advise us at time of booking if you are taking or need a wheelchair and/or need help to board the aircraft or coach.
Anyone who takes/needs a wheelchair must be accompanied by a responsible, competent helper to push the wheelchair and may be required to supply before departure a medical note confirming fitness to travel. It can be difficult to hire or borrow wheelchairs abroad, even in Lourdes. We advise pilgrims to bring their own.
Some airlines and coach operators restrict carriage of electric/power-pack wheelchairs or scooters for reasons of space and weight. Top
Please give advance notice of special requests, eg. vegetarian diet, room on 1st floor. We will do our best to comply, but this is not guaranteed and such requests do not form part of your contract with us. Top
Insurance is absolutely essential. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive policy but we do not make it mandatory to insure with us. IF YOU DO NOT take our insurance cover we will not be liable for any costs or losses incurred. Assistance by our staff will also be severely impaired as we cannot act as intermediaries.
For details on the insurance policy that we offer please see here.
Top.At the time of going to press there are no compulsory health requirements for tours in this brochure, but further advice is available from health centres and online.
Passengers to an EU country or one with UK reciprocal medical arrangements should obtain a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Apply online at www.ehic.org.uk, by telephone 0845 606 2030 or at the Post Office. Allow 21 days for issue. It entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as the country's nationals but not medical repatriation, on-going medical treatment, treatment of a non-urgent nature or non-medical risks. Therefore you should also take out travel insurance (for which the EHIC is a policy condition).
Please see details concerning our ‘Policy Excess’ especially in relation to persons over 65 years.
You should be aware of the risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks in public places anywhere in the world. Be vigilant and take sensible precautions. Top
Cannot be guaranteed, are limited in number and subject to hotelier's confirmation. When available a supplement is charged, even if the facilities or standard of the room may be considered inferior to twin/double rooms in the same hotel. If a single room is not allocated and the supplement has been paid, this will be refunded. If no single room is available, the reservation will be confirmed on the basis of shared accommodation (see below). We regret we cannot accept any booking on condition of guaranteeing a single room. Top
If you are travelling alone and you request shared accommodation, we will accept the booking on this basis subject to availability, sharing a twin room (or on very rare occasions a 3-bedded room) with passenger/s of the same sex. Should no-one be available to share a room with you prior to departure, we will request a single room and invoice you for the supplement (refunded if you are subsequently allocated shared accommodation). In the rare event that the hotel/s cannot give a single room, you will be offered accommodation elsewhere (shared or single, subject to availability) and an adjusted invoice will be forwarded. We regret that travel documents cannot be despatched if any outstanding balance is not paid. Top
Wardrobe and floor space in rooms for 3 or 4 persons may be less than in twin or double rooms in the same hotel. At some hotels a room for 3 or 4 persons may be a twin or double with an extra folding or divan bed (or beds). Top
Porterage is not included in our prices. Porters and/or baggage trolleys may not be available at all hotels, airports, etc, and you are advised to ensure your baggage is light enough for you or your companion/s to carry easily. Top
We operate a no-smoking policy on all coaches.
Coach ToursCoaches operated by selected UK-based companies and fitted with toilet, air conditioning and drinks facilities. Seats usually allocated in advance in order of booking and seat number advised with travel documents.
Air and Air/Coach Tours On This WebsiteCoaches with air-conditioning. Toilet and/or drinks facilities not normally available on coaches used for transfers and full or half-day excursions. Drinks facilities and/or toilet may be available on other coaches but are not guaranteed. If insufficient passengers to warrant a coach, travel may be by mini-coach, mini-bus, taxi, car. Top
No smoking on all flights. Scheduled-service travel is in economy class. Charter flights are one class only. Scheduled services of airlines named on this website or any other IATA airline do not commit the airline to holiday arrangements herein advertised. Top
Tours shown on this website (or any other literature issued by or on behalf of Mancunia Travel Ltd) only operate subject to a minimum number of persons travelling. Excursions (including optionals) can only operate subject to acceptable local conditions and also minimum numbers. Top
We have done our utmost to ensure the details in this website are correct at the time of publication, but changes may occur due to unforeseen circumstances which may be beyond our control. In this case we will advise at the time of booking (or as soon as reasonably possible afterwards if you have already booked). Top
Prices on this website are based on £1 sterling = 1.41 Euros (exchange rate ruling at 23.09.07). In certain countries prices are contracted in sterling. Fuel costs are based on Summer 2008 TOSG rates. UK taxes and duty on this website are at rates ruling at 31.10.07 as follows:- VAT 17.5%; Insurance Premium Tax 17.5%; Air Passenger Duty £10. Government levies applicable in other countries are at rates ruling at 1.10.07.
Prices on this website are subject to alteration in the event of further government levies and/or substantial variation to the above exchange rates and fuel costs. Top
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