These terms and conditions dated 2010-10-21 override all other previously published copies of our terms and conditions that may appear on any of our websites or in any other media.

We know that making holiday and travel arrangements or booking hotels using the Internet is a new experience for many people, often approached with an understandable amount of caution. Adverse media reports about internet fraud and having to deal with a company based in a foreign country, understandably makes some people reluctant to proceed beyond just obtaining information.

The nature of our business requires an often lengthy communication process to finalize arrangements. In our experience, because you will be dealing directly with one of our English speaking Tourism Advisors a relationship of trust is established. During the past fourteen years Aegean Tour Travel has become one of Turkeys leading Internet based travel agencies, offering a wide range of tourism services anywhere in Turkey and more recently ferry operations extending to Greece and Italy. Providing not just up to date information via an established network of internationally hosted web sites, but fast response and follow up to inquiries. This, in conjunction with membership of TURSAB, the Government sponsored Association of Turkish Travel Agencies, and the Turkish Chamber of Shipping provides a platform for mutual trust upon which our reputation is based.

These terms and conditions apply to all our services and can only be modified with prior agreement from us in writing. Separate terms and conditions apply to bareboat charters, details of which are published here.

Upon receipt of a reservation request we check availability, make a provisional reservation where possible, confirm the price and send details of our booking details and the payment options available. As soon as we receive a deposit [if applicable], balance or full payment we confirm receipt, make firm reservations and confirm all other arrangements, including the dates when balance payments are due [if applicable]. Full details of each payment option available will be set out clearly in our final booking confirmation, including any payment method discounts or service charges that may apply.

Unless stated otherwise in our quotation, the following standard payment schedule will apply:

• Bookings made within 8 weeks of the commencement date, payment is required in full.
• More than 12 weeks before the commencement date, an initial deposit of 30% is required. The balance is payable 12 weeks before commencement.
• A discount may be available for payments made in full more than eight weeks before commencement of the booking, details will be included with our quotation in the booking details and payment options section.

Upon receipt of the full or final payment we will re-confirm all arrangements, send tickets, e-tickets or vouchers, provide address and contact details, telephone and fax numbers and all final information.

Depending on your location and/or the amount of time between making the booking and the commencement date of the booking, any or all of the following payment options may be available. Full details of all payment options available will be included in the booking details section of our quotation

1. Western Union Money Transfer This type of payment may be made in one of the following currencies: USD, EURO, GBP or TURKISH LIRA. This is a safe and usually economical method of payment. We may offer a discount for payments made this way, if applicable this will be included in the booking details section of our quotation.
2. Bank Transfer This type of payment may be made in one of the following currencies: USD, EURO, GBP or TURKISH LIRA. This is a safe method of payment. We may offer a discount for payments made this way, if applicable this will be included in the booking details section of our quotation.
3. Personal Cheque Sent by post, this type of payment is only available in GBP or EURO, cheques must be drawn on banks within the UK or France.
4. Cash On Arrival This option is only available for certain approved bookings where a deposit has been paid and the balance payment can be made at our office in Bodrum prior to commencement of the booking.
5. Credit Card We accept payments by credit card for all bookings. Credit card transactions processed in Turkey can usually be in USD, EURO or GBP, however the transaction may have to be completed in Turkish Lira. If payment cannot be processed in USD, EURO or GBP the amount authorized will be converted to the equivalent amount in Turkish Lira at the exchange rate on the day of the transaction as published by Akbank, Turkey. Akbank exchange rates can be checked here. By sending your USD, EURO or GBP authorization you are also confirming acceptance of the TURKISH LIRA conversion amount. Credit card debit authorization can be sent via our secure website, by telephone, fax or email. Details of the credit card payment procedure will be included in the booking details section of our quotation. In certain circumstances we may need to verify ownership of the credit card before processing the transaction.

All products, services, prices and taxes displayed on our global network of locally hosted websites are subject to availability and change without notice by the operators and governments, and may be subject to currency fluctuations. Aegean Tour Travel act only as agents for the airlines, transportation companies, ferry companies, yacht companies and owners, hotel owners or contractors and other principals, and all tickets, exchange orders, vouchers and documents are issued subject to the conditions under which such transportation, accommodation and other contractors operate. By the acceptance of any documentation, the purchaser agrees that neither Aegean Tour Travel, its employees or associated companies/agents shall be or become responsible for any injury, damage, accident, loss, delay or irregularity that may be caused to a person or property or otherwise in connection with any accommodation, transportation or any other service included in the travel or accommodation arrangements. This will also apply for any reason resulting directly or indirectly from Acts of God, dangers incidental to the sea or terrain, machinery breakdown, hostilities, riots, strikes, civil commotion, thefts, sickness, evacuation, quarantine, immigration, medical or customs regulations, improper or insufficient passports or other documentation or cancellations in itinerary or schedules or from any cause beyond the control of Aegean Tour Travel, its employees or associated companies/agents. Aegean Tour Travel, its employees or associates shall not be or become liable for any additional expenses or liability sustained or incurred by a purchaser as a result of any of the foregoing. Aegean Tour Travel, its employees or associated companies/agents reserve the right to alter or modify itineraries, accommodation and transportation in any way necessary due to circumstances beyond their control. Aegean Tour Travel, its employees or associated companies/agents do not accept any liability for failure on the part of transportation companies whose responsibility is confined to their own operations. Aegean Tour Travel reserves the right to cancel or withdraw at any time, bookings made by or for the client, in which event no liability whatsoever shall be attributed to Aegean Tour Travel, its employees or associated companies/agents and furthermore while taking every care with purchasers property, shall not be liable for any loss, damage or inconvenience in the handling thereof. Aegean Tour Travel shall be exempt from all liability in respect of any detention, delay, loss, damage, sickness, or injury however or whosoever caused and of whatever kind occurring of or to the passenger at any time when the passenger is not on board a carrier or conveyance used and operated by the transport companies and firms. The passage contract in use by the transportation companies shall constitute the sole contract between the transportation companies and firms and the purchaser of a tour and/or passengers. Any legal disputes shall be subject to the laws of Turkey, under the jurisdiction of a Turkish Court.

We strongly recommend that travel insurance is obtained that includes adequate cancellation cover. If circumstances arise for any reason that require a booking or part of a booking to be cancelled, notice must be sent in writing (by post, email or fax), to Aegean Tour Travel including the reason for cancellation. Cancellation will be effective from the date and time we receive the written notice.

We accept no responsibility for any costs or expenses incurred as a result of cancellations or disruption to ferry services caused by bad weather, mechanical breakdown, cessation of ferry options or any other reason beyond our control. In the event that a ferry is cancelled, your ticket is normally good for the next ferry (subject to availability and the terms and conditions of the ferry company). Ticket holders must check with the appropriate service provider 24 hours before the scheduled departure time that there has be no change to the departure time. Where an alternative departure time is offered a change to the published departure time is not an acceptable reason for cancellation, in any event the cancellation policy of the service provider will apply.

Where a ticket holder requires changes to be made to an issued ticket, voucher or e-ticket [change of name, date, time etc] requiring the document to be re-issued, the terms and conditions of the service provider will apply, any ticket re-issue charges are payable by the ticket holder plus any administration costs we incur.

Unless stated otherwise above or in our booking details the following cancellation charges will apply to Gulet charters and cruises based on the total amount of the booking:

• Up to eight weeks before commencement of the booking 30%.
• Between eight weeks commencement of the booking 100%.

Unless by prior agreement refunds are made to the original payees account less any cancellation or other charges that apply, as follows:

• Bank Transfer refunds will be credited to the payees bank account in the same currency the original payment was made less any transfer or transaction fees.
• Postal Cheque refunds will be credited to the payees bank account in the same currency the original payment was made less any transfer or transaction fees.
• Credit Card refunds will be credited to the payees card account in Turkish Lira, based on the Turkish Lira amount received on the date of the debit transaction. The foreign currency refund amount appearing on the credit card statement will be determined by current international currency exchange rates used by your credit card issuing bank, plus any commission charges they may apply. We reserve the right to pass on any transaction charges levied by credit card processing banks.
• Cash Payment made in foreign currency or Turkish Lira, refunds will be made at our office in Bodrum in Turkish Lira at the current published currency buying rate.

• Other agreements contrary to our standard Terms and Conditions are only valid if confirmed in writing.
• All questions of dispute should be amicably settled.