Specifications include, but are not limited to: Provide quotes for groups of 15, 20, 25, in four-star accommodations, as detailed in Attachment C. 1.2.2. Instructors serve as guides on this tour; however, the Turkish government requires a guide for groups visiting ancient sites and museums. Pricing shall include the cost for all required guides. 1.2.3. There will be two or three instructors accompanying the group. They will pay full fare. Do not quote free trips. 1.2.4. Tour should include visits to all sites and museums listed on the itinerary (Attachment A) in the order in which they are listed, if possible. 1.2.5. The preferred occupancy is double. Occasionally, because of travelers who request singles, the gender balance, and the number of travelers, UMBC will need to include a triple or two. This information will not be known until late 2024. 1.2.6. Quote must include: 1.2.6.1. All entrance fees (and other costs) to archaeological sites and museums listed on the itinerary in Attachment A. (The number of students and non-students traveling with the group will not be known until Nov. 2024). 1.2.6.2. All airport taxes and fees. 1.2.6.3. All hotel taxes and service charges. 1.2.6.4. Round-trip air transportation IAD-IST. 1.2.6.5. All air and ground transportation within Turkey, including transfers to and from airports and hotels. 1.2.6.6. Porterage of one suitcase per person throughout the tour. 1.2.6.7. Contingency fee if tour escort must be provided by travel agent. (Explanation: University counsel requires all participants to sign a liability release, the pertinent section of which, Section 3.2, states that participants agree to forfeit their money or “make an individual decision to continue on the trip individually” if the University withdraws sponsorship. In this circumstance, the University instructors will not be permitted to travel. Should this occur, the agency will provide a “tour leader” from departure to return to accompany the group to facilitate all aspects of the itinerary)...
