Religious Travel International, LLC – Terms and Conditions

By making a deposit or paying in full for your Religious Travel International LLC, (RTI), trip, you acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions set forth below. Register at:May 11-21, 2019 DEPOSIT & RESERVATION owned, managed, controlled or operated by RTI and ha services by carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other inde- $3970 their own cancellation policies, which are applied and pendent suppliers. A $500 per person deposit is required at the time of followed with no exception. All air is based on economy $4200 (Including Air) booking with a completed application. The initial deposit class seating, 100% non-refundable and non-endorsable Where the Americans with Disabilities Act is not applica- www.rtijourneys.com must be received within 5 days of receiving your applica- at time of purchase. Your airline ticket constitutes a con- ble, facilities for disabled individuals may be limited. We tion. Additional deposits will be required for certain pack- tract between yourself and the airline (and not RTI), even regret that we cannot provide individual assistance to any ages and will be indicated on the initial quote. Payment of if purchased through RTI. Prior to payment, airlines may tour participant for walking, dining, while in their room, the deposit constitutes acceptance of the itinerary. impose fuel surcharges or tax increases with or without on flight, or getting on and off motor coaches and other notification, which are the responsibility of the passenger. vehicles. Additionally, airlines are not able to guarantee or PAYMENT Once payment is made, RTI considers any fees associated provide assistance for disabled tour participants, including special seating. A qualified and physically able companion Bank or Certified Checks or Money Orders are accepted to changes or cancellation is the responsibility of the must accompany travelers who need special assistance. forms of payment at any time. Personal checks are ac- passenger. Pregnant women considering international travel should ceptable if received more than 30 days prior to departure SEAT ASSIGNMENT be advised to evaluate the potential problems as well as date. Returned checks will incur a $75 service fee. In case the quality of medical care available at the destination of computer or human billing error, we reserve the right Random seats are assigned for all group participants. If and during transit. RTI is not responsible for any medical to re-invoice participants with corrected billing. you must have specific seat, we recommend you to be at condition that occurs prior to, during or after the tour. the airport at least three hours prior to departure and PRICE GUARANTEE arrange the seat assignment with your airline's gate YOUNG TRAVELERS Rates are based on double or twin occupancy. All prices agent. Bulkhead and exit row seating can never be re- Travelers who are less than 18 years old on the departure are shown in U.S. Dollars and are calculated on currency quested prior to the day of departure. RTI can never date must be accompanied by an adult. Due to height- rates and fares in existence on date of final payment. guarantee specific seats, which are at the discretion of ened security, many countries have adopted practices to Religious Travel International, LLC, (RTI), reserves the the airline & are pending availability, subject to aircraft/ prevent international abductions of children. If a child will right to alter prices at any time prior to departure and seat map changes. be traveling with adults other than the parents or with without prior notice if circumstances so warrant. Any HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS only one parent, it is recommended that a notarized letter devaluation or revaluation of currencies may affect pub- be written, by the parents or non-traveling parent, grant- lished price. Hotel accommodations are based on twin-bedded or ing authorization for the child to travel internationally, double rooms. RTI reserves the right to substitute similar NOT INCLUDED including the travel dates. We also suggest that you category hotels without prior notice. contact the appropriate consulate and airlines because Passport & Visa fees, as well as Customs & Immigration they may have additional requirements. PRIVATE ROOMS and SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Fees are not included. Also not included are items of a SAFETY personal nature, such as telephone calls, mini bar, laun- A limited number of single rooms are available (on re- dry, etc. (These extra items will be billed to you before quest basis only) at the supplement price. Please be aware that during your participation on tours leaving the hotel or restaurant). operated by RTI, certain risks and dangers may arise TRIPLE ROOMS PASSPORTS, VISAS & DOCUMENTS beyond our control. RTI does not have liability regarding Triple rooms are not available on this pilgrimage. provisions of medical care or the adequacy of any care A valid US passport is required for US citizens. Passports that may be rendered. must be valid at least 6 months after return date. For non MEALS © Maurizio De Mattei -US citizens, please consult the country’s consulate. When PHYSICALITY OF OUR TOURS and if a Visa is required, it is the passenger’s responsibil- Special meals cannot be guaranteed, but RTI will try to Please note that almost all destinations serviced by RTI ity to obtain one. Cancellations due to lack of appropriate accommodate your needs: however you must indicate at require physical fitness and a lot of walking, sometimes documents will incur the usual penalties. Passport infor- initial booking any special meal requirements. In case you up or down hills; and at times, on rough terrain. You may mation, including passport number, expiration date and choose not to have a meal, there is no refund for unused certainly stay behind for some parts of the journey; how- date of birth, is required to confirm services. meals. ever, it is suggested that 3 to 4 weeks before your depar- Brewing Traditions FINAL DOCUMENTS BAGGAGE RULES ture, you should begin preparing physically by walking one or two times a day. Build up to 4-6 miles with no Final documents are issued upon receipt of final payment Baggage rules are set by each individual airline and sub- discomfort. May 11 - 21, 2019 only and within 3 weeks of departure. Documents are not ject to change at any time. Generally each tour partici- guaranteed if final payment is not received on time. Upon pant is permitted to bring one checked suitcase, one SERVICE INQUIRIES AFTER THE TRIP receipt of your documents you are responsible to check small carry-on bag (8" x 14" x 22"), and one personal If upon returning from your trip, you wish to inquire your itinerary, spelling of your name, dates, times and item (i.e. purse, laptop case). In general, the airlines about any services provided, please ensure that all corre- INCLUSIONS other important information to insure their validity. permit 1 checked bag weighing up to 50 lbs. (23 kg) and spondence is received by Religious Travel International; Should your final documents have any errors, it is the maximum dimensions of 62 in. (158 cm) calculated by 600 South Cherry Street; Suite 105; Denver, CO 80246  Pre-trip educational sessions at Bruz Two nights in a 3-star hotel in double passenger’s responsibility to contact RTI immediately. adding the length + the width + the height of the bag.  within 30 days of the tour completion date. This will Please check with your specific airline to verify the size Beers with owners Charlie & Ryan, and or twin shared rooms in Dinant CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS and weight allowances. RTI is not responsible for the loss enable a timely investigation. of, theft of, delay, or damage to a participant's belong- Matthew Peetz: Applied Craft Brewing TOUR CANCELLATION BY OPERATOR Once a deposit or partial/full payment has been made, ings.  Nine breakfasts cancellations will only be accepted in writing. Cancellation Certificate, Regis University Be clearly advised that from time to time a tour departure terms will be applied based on the date that the written RESPONSIBILITY may be cancelled due to lack of participation. In such  Four dinners (including one at the res- cancellation is received. A $350 nonrefundable charge is (Topics to include: World of Belgian Beer case, the operator's sole responsibility is to provide a full applied to all cancellations. RTI acts as a tour operator. The suppliers providing trans- taurant “T Kelderke” on May 12th portation, meals, sightseeing arrangements and hotel refund. RTI is not responsible and does not assume re- and Farmhouse Lambic traditions) sponsibility for any additional costs or any fees relating to Refundable amounts of price prior to departure – accommodations for the tour program are independent Entrance fees: Brussels Belgian Beer contractors and are not agents or employees of RTI. By the issuance and /or cancellation of air tickets or other  Round trip scheduled air on Icelandair  90 days prior to departure …………………… 15% arrangements not made through RTI. Cancellations due utilizing the service of the suppliers, you agree that RTI from Denver Museum; Tour Cantillon Brasserie; Micro- will not be liable for any change in flight or itinerary to state advisories and/or state warnings, acts of war, Travel with 89 - 45 days prior to departure……………….30% schedule due to circumstances beyond its control, such as war, terrorism, acts of God, natural disaster or any other brewery of Villiers-la-ville; Brasserie circumstance outside the control of RTI, are not the fault  English-speaking assistance throughout 44 days prior to departure……………………..no refund strikes, acts of governments, acts of war and/or terror- Bruz Beers owners & ism, war, or acts of God or nature. Though every effort of RTI. Great effort will be made to accommodate travel- the pilgrimage Dupont; Brasserie de Blaugies; Brasserie ers to another trip or to revise the itinerary; however, (Also, additional cancellation penalties may apply to air will be made to follow the itinerary, it should be consid- de Dolle; Espace Chimay; Orval Abbey; Matthew Peetz, MS: travel as all air is contracted 100% non-refundable.) ered as an indication of the tour, rather than a contract of cancellation for any of these reasons will not be eligible  One English-speaking guide (10.5 days) places to be visited. Occasionally, local religious holidays, for refund. Dinant Citadelle; Gravensteen in Ghent; Director, Applied Craft TRAVEL PROTECTION national holidays, traffic conditions and other events may PRINTING DISCLAIMER  Private motor coach & driver through- necessitate changes in the sequence of visits or the miss- Museum and Abbey of Westvletteren; Brewing RTI recommends that you purchase travel insurance. For ing of certain visits. RTI is not responsible for compensa- out tour your convenience we offer a plan provided by Travelex RTI is not responsible for typographical or print errors, Leffe House; Choco Story Museum and tion for cities/sites omitted from the itinerary due to including errors in trip cost. We reserve the right to re- Certificate, Insurance Services. To view/download the Policy, go to: circumstances beyond its control.  Seven nights in 4-star hotels in double http://policy.travelexinsurance.com/ACGB-1217. Travel invoice or correct billing at any time. Brasserie de Halve Maan in ; and Insurance is underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Special- SPECIAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS PICTURES or twin shared rooms Regis University ty Insurance Company; NAIC #22276. AOU the Drie Fontenien Brewery You must report any disability requiring special attention Photos or movies of individuals taken on this tour by RTI AIR TRANSPORTATION to RTI at the time of registration. We make every effort staff may be used by RTI for publicity purposes. to accommodate disabled passengers; however, we can- Exclusions: Meals not noted; beverages at meals; Gratuities payable to tour guide, driver & local guides; Single supplement All air carriers are independent contractor and are not not guarantee and are not responsible for any denial of (limited availability) $883; Travel Insurance (available at $248 per person); checked baggage fees if required; luggage handling; “BELGIUM BREWING TRADITIONS” ITINERARY Belgium Brewing Traditions DAY 1: SATURDAY, MAY 11 - Departure from Denver - Icelandair #670 (4:50pm) May 11 - 21, 2019

DAY 2: SUNDAY, MAY 12 - BRUSSELS $3970 per person Upon arrival you will be met by your guide and proceed to visit the Belgian Beer Museum, where you will be shown implements, brewing and fermentation tubs, a boiling kettle and the material found in an (Based on Double Occupancy; Single Supplement if Available-$883) eighteenth-century brewery. After lunch on your own, enjoy a guided visit of the fabulous Cantillon Brewery, where Lambic, Gueuze and Kriek have been made since 1900. Before checking into your hotel, enjoy a walking tour in the historic district of Brussels. Dinner at T. Klederke Resturant / Overnight RESERVATION FORM: Detach and fill out one for each traveler. (Note: If you prefer, you may register online at www.rtijourneys.com) at 4*Hotel Sandton Bruxelles Centre (or similar). (D)

DAY 3: MONDAY, MAY 13 - BRUSSELS / VILLIERS LA VILLE / LEUZE EN HAINAUT / MONS Last Name / First Name / Middle Name (Must match passport exactly) After breakfast begin a day of visits to historic breweries. Transfer to Villiers la Ville (31 miles), and learn about the various ______beers brewed at the Microbrewery of the Abbey of Villers-la-Ville. Next transfer to Leuze en Hainaut (56 miles); and after lunch on your own, visit Brewery Dupont dating back to 1844. Afterwards transfer to Dour for a visit of the Brewery Date of Birth ______If not US, where was passport issued?______de Blaugies, a small, traditional, family-run brewery. Finally, transfer to Mons (16 miles) and check-into your hotel. Din- ner on your own / Overnight at 4* Hotel Lido Mons Centre (or similar). (B) Passport Expiration Date ______(Must be valid until at least Nov. 21, 2019)

DAY 4: TUESDAY, MAY 14 - MONS / ORVAL / DINANT Icelandair Frequent Flyer Number After breakfast transfer to Orval Abbey (130 miles). The visit includes an audiovisual presentation of the ______history of the and of the present-day life of the Community, access to the ruins of the medieval Would you like to be contacted about the possibility of upgrading flights at additional cost? Yes______No______abbey, the museum housed in the fondations of the 18th century buildings, the pharmaceutical museum and the medicinal herb-garden (The abbey’s brewery is not open to public.The distinctive fruity and bitter taste of Name as you want it on Name Badge ______Orval beer means it has become a genuine reference in the exclusive world of authentic Trappist beers.) After Address ______lunch on your own, continue to Maison Leffe in Dinant (64 miles) and see impressive views over the Muese Valley and explore the rich character and deep roots of exceptional abbey beer. End the day with a visit of City ______State ______Zip______the Dinant Citadel and Dinner at a restaurant or your hotel / Overnight at 3***Ibis Dinant. (B, D) Home # ______Work# ______Cell #______DAY 5: WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 - DINANT / SCOURMONT / CHIMAY / MAREDSOUS / DINANT Email ______After breakfast transfer to Scourmont and see the exterior of Scourmont Abbey and its gardens. The monas- tery was established in 1850 and around the monastery a farm, a brewery, and a cheese plant were set. Next What is the best way to contact you? Circle one: Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone Email transfer to Chimay (6 miles) for a guided visit of the Espace Chimay. This will give you insights into the ethical production and marketing of the Trappist Cheese and Beer products in Chimay. Continue on to Maredsous (38 Emergency Contact Name & Relationship ______miles) and visit the Maredsous Abbey, known in the entire world thanks to the famous Maredsous beer. Monks Emergency Contact Tel. Numbers ______in this abbey are very welcoming, believing that all guests to the monastery should be welcomed as Christ. Finally head back to Dinant (13 miles). Dinner on your own / Overnight at 3***Ibis Dinant. (B) Do you want Travel Insurance? Cost: $248, covers up to $4000 trip cost. (Insurance cost can be more or less depending on total trip cost). To view additional plan costs and information, refer to the Travelex Protection Plan Flyer provided with the pilgrimage brochure. DAY 6: THURSDAY, MAY 16 - DINANT / BRUGELETTE / DIXMUDE / VLETEREN / POPERINGE After breakfast transfer to Brugelette (76 miles) to see Cambron-Casteau Abbey, founded in the 12th century by Cistercian monks under ______Yes, I would like to purchase the recommended travel protection plan. I have read and understand the policy which includes the St Bernard. It was rebuilt in the 18th century, then destroyed by decree during the French Revolution and now only ruins remain. Next full coverage term details, including exclusions and limitations. transfer to Diksmuide for a vist of De Dolle Brewery, founded in 1835; then transfer to Vleteren (13 miles) and visit the Westvleteren ______No, I wish to decline travel protection at this time. Please note: Plan can only be purchased up to time of final payment. Museum and Abbey, where you will get an introduction into the history of the brewery and the details of the brewing process of . Transfer to Poperinge (4.5 miles). Dinner at a restaurant or your hotel / Overnight at 4****Hotel Recour or similar (B, D) Special Diet or Medical Needs:______

DAY 7: FRIDAY, MAY 17 – POPERINGE / BRUGES ______Double occupancy preferred: I am rooming with ______; or After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Bruges (53 miles). Start the morning with a stroll through the Bruges Medieval Market, dominated by its Belfry, for centuries the city’s foremost edifice and the perfect ______Please assign a roommate; or look-out in case of war, fire or any other calamity. Continue with the Begijnhof (except house). This is the ______I prefer a private room at $883 single room supplement and pending limited availability. only preserved beguinage (which housed lay religious women) in Bruges. There are no more Beguines living there, but since 1927 it functions as a convent for . Then explore Burg square, a place full of PAYMENT SCHEDULE history. The buildings in Burg square represent a variety of architectural styles from the Gothic to Renais-

sance to the Neo-Classicist which includes what is perhaps the most beautiful building in Bruges, the Gothic Town Hall or Stadhuis, dating from 1376. To the right of the Town Hall you will find the Basilica of the Holy Blood, where the Relic of $500 Nonrefundable Deposit is due with reservation application. the Holy Blood is kept. Visit the Basilica (except for the Treasury), then end your city tour on the beautiful Saint Boniface Bridge. After lunch on your own, visit the Brasserie de Halve Maan, where for centuries the Maes family has been brewing beer. End the day with a Additional Payment: $1,735 due by January 15, 2019; Final Payment: $1,735 due by March 15, 2019 visit of the Choco Story Belgian Chocolate Museum. Dinner on your own / Overnight at 4* Hotel Jan Brito (or similar). (B) If paying with a credit card, there is an additional 4% transaction fee.

DAY 8: SATURDAY, MAY 18 - BRUGES / GHENT / BEERSEL / BRUSSELS Please mail Reservation Form & Deposit Payment by check payable to Religious Travel International along with a copy of the picture page of After breakfast, transfer to Ghent (57 Miles). Visit the Gravensteen Castle which dates back to 1180 and was your passport to: the residence of the Counts of Flanders until 1353. It was subsequently used as a court, prison, mint and even as a cotton factory. After lunch on your own, transfer to Beersel (40 miles) for a visit of the Drie Fonteinen Religious Travel International, LLC Brewery before returning to Brussels (14 miles). Dinner at a restaurant or your hotel / Overnight at 4* 650 South Cherry Street, Suite 200; Denver, CO 80246 Hotel Sandton Bruxelles Centre (or similar). (B, D) Phone: 303-563-6255 or 303-563-6261 Fax: 303-563-6261

DAY 9: SUNDAY AND MONDAY, MAY 19 & 20 - BRUSSELS [email protected] After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy free days in Brussels. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Overnight at 4* Hotel Sandton Bruxelles www.rtijourneys.com Centre (or similar). (B)

Enrollment and Deposit Payment for this tour constitutes your acceptance of all terms and conditions DAY 10: TUESDAY, MAY 21 - Departure from Brussels - Icelandair #555 (2:00pm) (B) as stated on second page – “Religious Travel International, LLC – Terms and Conditions.” (Itinerary is subject to change if necessary to make adjustments due to availability.)