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Michele Baldonado

Top notch, personalized, private tour

We just concluded another private tour with Ritz. Once again Lilian worked with us to create a spectacular, personalized, three week, tour of Southeast Asia. The se...

Family private group tour

Our family of 14 recently enjoyed a second private group overseas trip through Ritz. Ritz took care of our first private group tour of 27 people 6 years ago and, in...

Alexis Chavez

Ritz Tours was very friendly

Ritz Tours was very friendly, efficient, and helpful. They planned and prepared a great trip to Egypt, Dubai, and Jordan. My vacation was amazing thanks to them. The...

Crystal Martinez

We had very knowledgeable guides

We had very knowledgeable guides. Ritz Tours made me feel safe throughout ou...

Bertha Rojas

My first time traveling with Ritz Tours…

My first time traveling with Ritz Tours and Maricela Chavez. I was satisfied with the itinerary and had the best time. Will highly recommend and cannot wait to trave...

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Ritz Tours, Inc - Over three decades of experience

Encourage your global spirit to discover the distinct culture and rich history of the intriguing lands of China and Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and allow Ritz Tours to be your guide as you create many lifetime-long memories.

With over three decades of experience and a mission to provide “Best Quality & Value in Travel” Ritz Tours delivers an exceptional, unparalleled vacation experience, so whether this is your introduction to the Far East or your tenth trip, you can feel confident you’re traveling with a highly-reputable, client-acclaimed tour company. Ritz Tours crafts each travel program so that it incorporates five-star accommodations, exceptional sightseeing, superior tour guides, exciting entertainment, flavorful cuisine, and the popular attractions and spectacular scenery that define Asia, Europe, Africa and Middle East.

An industry leader, Ritz Tours is proud to be a member of numerous well-respected travel associations including the U.S. Tour Operators Association (USTOA), the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) and the International Airlines Travel Agents Network (IATAN). We look forward to welcoming you on what we hope will be an extraordinary journey with Ritz Tours!

At Ritz Tours, we believe that a memorable vacation to China, Asia, and Europe can – and should – come at a great value. For over 30 years, we have stood by our belief of providing the "best quality tours at the most affordable prices," and we are proud to offer some of the most attractive prices in the industry. So when planning your upcoming getaway, we invite you to compare our programs with our competitors. We are certain you’ll find that we include countless meals, entertainment, and sightseeing excursions which other tour companies sell as "optionals."

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“ The tour group became family, it was fun getting to know each other as well as experience China together. ” in 8 reviews

“ The tour was mostly an Asian tour and our guide spoke Mandarin and English , so I did not have any trouble understanding what was said. ” in 5 reviews

“ My husband and I took Ritz Tours for the first time for the 8 day package to Beijing , Xi'an, and Shanghai from mid to late March. ” in 5 reviews

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Our mission to provide "Best Quality & Value in Travel". Ritz Tours delivers an exceptional, unparalleled vacation experience, so whether this is your introduction to the Far East or your tenth trip, you can feel confident you're traveling with a highly-reputable, client-acclaimed tour company. Ritz Tours crafts each travel program so that it incorporates five-star accommodations, exceptional sightseeing, superior tour guides, exciting entertainment, flavorful cuisine, and the popular attractions and spectacular scenery that define Asia, Europe, Africa and Middle East. We offer the best quality and value in luxury travel options. From elegant vacations to customizable itineraries, our tour packages are sure to delight you. We offer tours in China, Japan, Thailand, and greater Southeast Asia, as well as Africa, India, and Europe. Our Advantage -Over three decades of experience, membership in USTOA -Ritz Tours maintains a cadre of extremely professional, well-informed and friendly tour leaders who are and are considered among the best in China and Asia -Round-the-clock, 24/7 customer service and the backing of a global operation -Distinctive itineraries crafted by specialists. Incorporating comprehensive sightseeing, gastronomic excellence, and delightful cultural elements. …

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Z E R O stars if allowed‼I took the Best of Japan trip in April 2023, what a nightmare! Before leaving to Japan we had issues with the travel agent & the agency manager. #1 they purchased the wrong insurance package, #2 - I was overcharged for the flight, #3 the refund was not returned to me because the owner was on vacation, so I would get it then. #4 they booked a 9 hr. layover flight, #5 they misspelled my companions name on the travel ticket and we were delayed at the airport. #6 The Agency does not answer the emergency numbers, #7 the tour guide was inexperienced, who spent more time arguing with the driver during the trip, she also had very limited knowledge of sceneries, barely explained the sceneries or history. #8 last day in Japan and the agency didn't take care of the ticket situation. The agency does not apologize nor expresses any sincerity for correcting any issues. DO NOT HIRE THEM TO MESS YOUR VACATION‼

After I came back for 10 days 8 nights China Discovery Tour from Ritz Tours on July 2017, I felt very disappointed and did not recommend at all. This tour was totally different than a few years ago that my co-worker came back and told us to join this tour. We did left voice mails and emails to complaint and did not get any response and result from Ritz tours. Unprofessional and inexperienced tour guide, who spent 90% of the time talking to driver during the trip, and did not interact with us, also she had very limited knowledge of sceneries, barely explained the sceneries and all she said was walked by ourselves and met us within the time flame. Lunches were inedible with a huge lack of meat and vegetables with an odd odor. All of us hardly touched the meals. We did complained to the tour guide and she said those foods were from country side. "But we joined the luxury tour and expected the good food." Suzhou excursion was completely ripped off ($380 for party of four). We spent about one and a half hours in the car ride each way, forty five minutes at The Master of the Net Garden. Eat early lunch around 11:30 in a local restaurant. We told her it was too early for us, we just had breakfast at 8:30am. She said that we had no choice. After lunch, we spent about twenty minutes at the Suzhou Canal River with little history of the canal. She did not provide any information about scenery. Suzhou often called the "Venice of the East" expecting the manual boat ride not the motor boat. Unfortunately we were in the motor boat ride. Once we reached the Entry of Suzhou Village, the boat turned around and we didn't have a chance to walk around. The purpose we chose the package was to walk the Village and discover its highlights on a guide tour. When we requested her to walk around inside the village, she told us that it was not part of the tour package. We drove back to Shanghai and were dropped off before 3:00 pm. We felt we were so foolish to join the Suzhou tour.

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Sep 19, 2017

Thank you for your repeated comments and feedback to us here on Yelp. We hear you loud and clear when you wrote to us on August 7 whereby we have replied directly to your email address on August 16. Your current claim of not getting any response from us about this matter is indeed baffling. Nonetheless, we wish to reiterate that we must sincerely apologize to you and your family for the tour being not up to your expectations. We appreciate your feedback on the tour contents and the need for best guide practices. We have since taken remedial actions against the guide in question and as mentioned in our earlier direct response to you that has gone amissed perhaps in your spam folder, we would like to refund you and your family the full cost of the tour to Suzhou that was considered unsatisfactory. Again, we urge you to get in touch with us by calling me directly at our head office telephone 1-888-345-7489 to arrange for the best route for this refund. You can also please respond to the email sent. We hope to put to rest your concerns as soon as possible and we value your critic to help make us better. Thank you. Sincerely, Iris Yang

Public Safety! It's all about public safety! August 26,2009 was a disastrous trip we ever had. I do not recommend Ritz Tours to anyone. Among many issues, the short version of the comments are: the tour guide was under influence of alcohol on our first night out for a NY night tour. The tour guide insulted American culture while introducing the Lincoln Memorial and The Bell in Philadelphia. The hotel rooms were dirty for our first two nights... I felt so helpless when no one answered my phone call to the emergency numbers, which were provided in the tourist's handouts, for the tour guide became combative after my husband had asked him to re-adjust his standing position for his waiving left arm/hands had hit him. Spoke up unapologetically,, he said that that is his way when he talks, and told my husband that he should be courteous when he talks to him. - -- Yeah! Just unbelievable! and incomprehensible! At the end of the trip, we gave back the company's Q&A survey sheets with all these issues. Furthermore when we got back home, we immediately contacted Ritz Tours at Alhambra office and were instructed to mail a detailed letter to the Ritz Tours at 208 S. First Street, Alhambra, CA 91801, so we did. For the PUBLIC SAFETY issues and concerns, we followed up by several mails, emails but failed to receive immediate attention from anyone - from top management to service agent. After more than 30 days the Ritz Tours responded us. Sadly, the Ritz Tours simply said, they've done according to what they had advertised for the Hotels, and neither apologized nor expressed any sincerity for correcting those issues. I wonder if they are ever going to improve the quality of service. So, NEVER RITZ TOURS!

Mar 8, 2010

This review is for a Peony Tours vacation instead of a Ritz Tours vacation, although the former is a subsidiary company. Ritz Tours do not offer USA East Coast tours. We appreciate every guest's concerns and feedback. Public and client safety is of utmost importance to us. Since this isolated incident, all necessary steps to correct the situation were made. We guarantee that our tour guides operate under the highest quality standards of service. Thank you.

I actually went on my Ritz tour to China a couple of years back, but based off another review on this page (John), things seem to be pretty similar. The wife and I did a 2 week tour around China. Pros: -tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Spoke English well (although he usually spoke for around 5min in Mandarin, and then 1min in English, so obviously the English was an abbreviated version). Fortunately my wife speaks Mandarin, and could give me the extra details. -visit a lot of places, pretty full itinerary (this can be a pro or a con) -everything is basically covered, so no need to take too much yuan (exclusions are the tip to the tour guide at end, and some optional activities which at that time included a martial arts show, in room massage, etc) -very nice hotels, most of which had free wifi and complimentary bfast (which was also nice) -guide does a good job of making sure that everyone keeps up with the group (in contrast to another locally run Chinese tour that I just came back from which actually lost a person!) -dinners come with complimentary beer -the price: awesome value, considering the nice hotels, all meals included, transport etc Cons (all of these apply to tours in general, as opposed to specifically Ritz): -the mandatory stop at various shops. There are a lot of these, and they do take time (at least an hr per stop). The tour company is definately getting a cut of sales, which explains why they can offer the tour at such a good price... I guess they do the job though, since I ended up buying a few things, including a couple of hundred dollars worth of green tea -the lunches/ dinners are not the best/ totally authentic. You can find better Chinese in Socal. These restaurants are designed only for tour groups. So you don't really get the authentic Chinese dining experience. The food quality was okay. I ended up staying in Shanghai an extra week after the tour ended so I got to experience the proper food - I would highly recommend this -you are basically forced to run at the tour company's pace. This means that you are going to be spending insufficient time at things you may like a lot (for me the Forbidden City for eg), and way too much time at more boring places (gardens, etc). Tour consists of a diverse group of people (it is kid friend and old person friendly).

Wow! What happened to this tour agency? When I took a tour with them in 2008 they were great! Our tour guide was James and he was very organized, very knowledgeable, and really accommodated us when we had problems. He even gave us money to use the toilet when we hadn't exchanged any of our money into Euros/Pounds yet! (They make you pay to use the loo in Europe!) We took the 17 day tour of Europe. The countries we visited during this tour were Italy, France, Britain, Netherlands, Liechtenstein, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Belgium! The tour was awesome and its a shame they don't offer it anymore (at least not what I can see on their website). They might offer it though because I remember the tour was only advertised in their brochures but not on their website. So make sure to call them to double check! The tour was approximately $3000 for all those countries and included many meals! It was such a deal! Our main transportation to Europe was by plane, but travel to the adjacent countries were by bus or high speed train (Eurorail). The tour was mostly an Asian tour and our guide spoke Mandarin and English, so I did not have any trouble understanding what was said. The only thing I would have changed were the many meals at Chinese restaurants. Unless we did their optional tours, where an ethnic meal of the country we were visiting was offered, all other meals were at Chinese restaurants! This was mostly because many of the people on our tour were Chinese/Asian elderly people (and I guess they like what they are accustomed to?) Thankfully I did not get sick from eating any of the food which is an indication that the restaurants Ritz Tours took us to were clean and sanitary! (I have a sensitive stomach) Overall (in 2008), I thought Ritz Tour offered a very organized and well planned tour! I'm so grateful I got to visit all those countries! Quick update: Just read the filtered reviews for this business and Kelly C indicated that there are two types of tours with Ritz. One tour is for the Chinese speaking Americans (the one I went on apparently...) going to Asia and Europe (ritztours.net) and the other is towards English speaking Americans going to Asia (ritztours.com). Check out her review. It was flagged (dunno why?) but very thorough on how the tours are like.

I took a Ritz tour to China several years ago so I did not hesitate to book my November 2018 vacation to Thailand with them. Their single supplement rate has increased substantially and they wouldn't budge on the pricing. I was not happy with the air arrangement they offered so I booked that on my own and was then charged an additional airport transfer fee, even though I was included in the same bus with the rest of the group for the flights home But the worst issue was that I was forced to spend my entire vacation with a group of 19 family members having a reunion. The family spoke in their language all the time even with me sitting at their table during meals. I was made to feel I was intruding on a private trip when in fact it was a public tour. Ritz never had the decency to notify me ahead of my leaving from New York to see if I wanted to reschedule. It was so uncomfortable for me that I asked each of the tour guides to seat me alone during meals, which they went out of their way to accommodate me When I returned and emailed a complaint, Olga tried to say Ritz didn't know it was one family, which wasn't true because one of the family members mentioned that one of them made all their arrangements and also the tour guide in Bankgkok knew before they arrived they were a family group I was only offered $200 credit on a 2019 trip Absolute appalling customer service

We booked the Premiere Majestic China & Yangtze River 15 day Tour (Oct 5-19, 2014) and were told if we had 10 people we'd have our own guide. So we got ten people who wanted to go. When we arrived in Beijing we were met by our guide who informed us 8 more people would be joining us. What were we to do? While it worked out OK, we were unable to request private activities due to the now larger group. They got us on this one. All of the accommodations were wonderful, the flights were on time with new aircraft and airports. The Li river tour was interesting but we could have missed that one. The Yangtze was impressive if you could see the banks. The smog is terrible all over China, not just Beijing. You must get to 20,000 feet in a plane before you come out of it. We couldn't see the Three Gorges dam due to the smog. The absolute highlight of our tour was our guide Ocean (not his given name) He was very knowledgeable, witty and made the tour. He took care of everything, tours, flights, luggage. You name it he took care of it. We're all glad we made the trip when we did but you realize that China has made tremendous progress since Mao died but at a tremendous price. You can't breathe the air or drink the water. So sad.

Sep 18, 2015

The reviewer booked our tour indeed as a private group almost one year ago in 2014. There was no additional financial commitment requested by us for this particular arrangement, and regrettably an administrative error then did not highlight such an arrangement to our operational team in Shanghai at that time. When this honest mistake was discovered through an email complaint by the reviewer's spouse whilst she was on the trip, we immediately offered to separate their group of 10 persons from the other 8 guests by flying another tour manager to the next tour destination in China to rectify the situation plus separate tour transportation arrangements for their group. We were then surprised by the reviewer's response that had claimed that since it was already in the middle of the journey, plus the fact that their group had had excellent rapport and joyful companionship with the other 8 persons thus far then, they collectively then and there decided NOT to be separated from each other into two smaller groups. We were made to understand that this was a unilateral decision by the reviewer's group (which was also affirmed by the booking agent of the complainant) and our operational team had to rely on and respect their latest ground decision not to be separated. We have also apologized profusely for the operational error to the reviewer and her agent last year, and thought that they were already set and happy with their decision at that time.We had been very upfront and had sought to rectify the situation as quickly as possible - which is exactly why we have been under the same ownership for over 35 years with loyal repeat customers. Reviewer has been contacted. Again, we sincerely apologize to the reviewer for the now claimed dissatisfaction that is contrary to their original decision when the issue could have been resolved or at least mitigated - although we would agree, not in totality. Still, we are glad that our tour quality in terms of hotel selection and guiding experiences experiences were affirmed very positively.

Just got back from a 14 day tour of China. Was run very well, hotels were all top notch 5 star except the last night in Hong Kong which was an older place and not up to the quality of the others. Good deal for the money, but need to mention the little known "forced shopping" that goes with China tours. Apparently, tour groups get very good deals by incorporating stops along the way at government sanctioned "musuems" and "factories" which are thin facades for souvenir shops. This gets pretty old quickly. When your guide says that you will be stopping at a jade musuem, you can expect a brief tour of a small area where jade is cut and polished and then an hour or so let loose in a giant jade store. So, we have all the main Chinese famous exports and their shops added to the tour itinerary- jade, silk, tea, jewelry, etc. useful if you need to pick up some gifts, but very artificial feeling. The government sanctioned dinners and lunches (the Chinese government doesn't want tourists running around getting sick at unregulated local restaurants of their own choosing) are dumbed down for large groups of people, so you miss out on the extremes of local cuisine...no spicy stuff, nothing really scary or exotic. My wife and I skipped these on occasion and foraged REAL food for ourselves, but note that the tour guide may not let you do that. Hotels were fantastic, as I mentioned before, but we had the top end package which has all five star accomodations. Another thing to note is that you will need cash for driver and guide "tips", maybe $10 per day per driver and guide. On a Europe tour we did this before, so it wasn't a surprise, just be aware of it. Days are long- usually from 8am to 8pm or so...would be nice to have more time for yourself, but I suspect this is the group's way of keeping tabs on people and not letting them get lost or in trouble. We had some great local guides and two bum ones (they lacked enthusiasm). Definitely would go back to see more of China with the same agency. My wife is Chinese and our group was mostly Chinese, but a mix of Mandarin and Cantonese, so all of the guides spoke both English and Mandarin.

My husband and I just got back from an 11-day tour of China with Ritz Tours. Overall, it was a good experience, however, there are certainly some red flags you should know in advance before booking. As everyone else has mentioned, there are obligatory stops at a Jade Factory, a Pearl Factory, a Silk Factory, and a place that creates Terra Cotta soldier replicas. While we felt somewhat pressured into buying something, we didn't give in and found similar items at the airport and various other shops at similar prices- they weren't the 'best price' as the sales people would suggest. All of the hotel accommodations were fine, except in Beijing. The New Otani Hotel is outdated- the rooms all smell of smoke and ours had moldy carpet, but they could not change our room because they were 'completely booked'. The breakfast at the New Otani also lacked, but the other hotels more than made up for it. The domestic flights were not on Air China, as the tour advertised. Most of the flights were fine, but just be aware that you'll be flying smaller, lesser known airlines. The cruise was nice. We were sequestered to the 'executive level' dining room on the top floor with the other Americans. It was somewhat odd how they kept us separate, but overall, the cruising experience was positive. The food was terrible. We learned (the last day of our tour!), that tour guide is given an allowance and can take you anywhere he/she chooses. Had we known this earlier on, we would have asked to look at the menu as opposed to simply being served random fried items that were sitting in oil. The best food was the breakfast buffet at the hotels. The Sheraton in Xi'an was brand new when we stayed there- we were one of their first guests, which was good and bad. They hadn't worked out all the kinks (i.e. the internet didn't work and the gym/spa was still under construction), but the rooms were very nice. The guides were hit or miss. We got stuck with a young kid in Shanghai who didn't know much about the city- and he was a bit too shy to be giving tours, but most of the other guides were fine. Overall, China itself is amazing- and the convenience of having someone plan all the transfers and meals is helpful, but be warned that it comes with a price tag.

Lilian did a great job in organizing this tour for us. Through her patience with our requests and changes, it was well organized and planned out. Just returned from the Beijing-Xian-Shanghai-Hong Kong tour. Nina greeted us at the airport and gave us an intro on what to expect. The real tour starts when she introduces the other guide the next day. Ocean and Nina formed a perfect team. We learned about single and married life in China through them. Nina only stayed with us in Beijing and we learned so much about Beijing, will have to come back to learn the rest. Ocean helped us throught the maze at the Beijing airport, in his spare time while we were waiting, he even helped other tour guides get their acts together at the airport so we would not have to wait so long. Lucy teamed with Ocean in Xian and she was very knowledgeable about Xian and shared with us her life in Xian, very impressive. We hope to learn more from her next time also. Ocean kept the group together the whole time. The tour group became family, it was fun getting to know each other as well as experience China together. Ocean stayed with us in Shanghai. He was very knowledgeable about ALL the places we went. He gave us practical information we needed and prepared us well for each of the places visited. He was also accommodating in helpful to make this tour one to remember and one to come back to. He organized us at the airport as we departed our separate ways. +Hope to learn more from him next time. In Hong Kong, we were greeted by Alan at the airport and he stayed with us for the short half day tour of HK. The rest of the time was on our own. We enjoyed HK so much we stayed an extra 2 days. Two and a half days in HK is not enough, but that is what we planned in the beginning, so ends our tour. Too bad there was no direct flight from HK to US. We had to endure the flight back to Beijing then transfer to US.

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Our Active trips are designed for travelers who want to see lots of places in one tour and are comfortable with the faster itinerary pace and increased travel this brings. Expect a busy schedule with lots of sightseeing, together with more traveling by air, road, or train—or other transport—and significant amounts of walking over short and long distances, sometimes for several hours. Importantly, there’s still free time on each day for you to relax and recharge.

We’ve eased back on the activity levels on our Moderate tours for travelers who want a slightly more relaxed tempo. While the itineraries can still be fast-paced and involve some degree of physical activity, you can look forward to more free time than on our Active trips. Enjoy free days here and there throughout the schedule, as well as some free evenings for you to spend as you wish.

We’ve created our Leisurely trips to provide maximum freedom, so they’re ideal if you want the space and opportunity to do your own thing. With a Leisurely experience, you get plenty of free time to experience your destination as you want—whether it’s sightseeing, cultural discoveries or relaxing at your hotel or the beach. Each trip also offers a choice of optional tours, so you can opt to book organized excursions that interest you to balance your free time.

With our Escorted tours, you’ll enjoy the services of guides throughout your vacation to show you around the sights and provide commentary and information on what you see. You’ll benefit from a local guide in each place you travel to—with some trips providing the same local guide throughout and others a different local guide for each city. The guides will be there to answer your questions and provide local insight about your destination during the city orientation and optional tours. When free time is specified on an Escorted itinerary, it means you’ll be left alone to relax and explore as you wish.

Semi-Independent trips are generally medium-paced and often offer more free time than Escorted tours: cue free days and evenings earmarked for you to explore alone or join optional tours. The trips include local guides who offer local recommendations and guiding services on city orientation and optional tours—with some featuring the same guide and others guides who vary across cities, days, and activities. Airport-hotel transfers may be handled by different representatives, while in other cases, you may need to take airport shuttles and short cab rides independently. With these tours, you won’t be provided with porter services or assistance with getting on and off any included ferry journeys.

Our Independent tours are designed with your freedom and independence in mind, essentially leaving you to your own devices while you’re in your destination. The tours include all your travel and vacation essentials—return flights, round-trip airport transfers and accommodations—but exclude the services of guides. The only guides will come as part of any optional tours you book with us during your vacation.

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10 Luxury Cruise Lines That Will Make You Want to Ditch Plane Travel Forever

Posted: April 21, 2024 | Last updated: April 21, 2024

Thinking about booking your next dream vacation? As stunning as land-locked adventures and beautiful hotels can be, there’s something to be said about sailing the seas. Fortunately for us, nowadays, there are cruise ships that far exceed the family-fun agenda of the classic companies so often advertised on TV. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with those cruise liners, there’s something special about not only traversing the ocean but doing so decked out to the nines. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up the best luxury cruise lines of 2023. Ahead, uncover the company that best aligns with your idea of the ultimate water-bound getaway.

Silversea is the “jewel in the crown” of the Royal Caribbean Group, not to mention the original luxury cruise line, first entering the space in 1994. The company touts 12 all-inclusive ships with destinations all over the world. Whether you want to explore the American West Coast, South America, Northern Europe and the British Isles, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, or even Antarctica, Silversea has a cruise to fit your fancy.

Speaking of fancy, the most luxurious cruise that Silversea offers is its 125-Day Chile to Norway sail, which rings up at $94,700. You don’t have to invest that much to enjoy a Silversea cruise, though. No matter which type of suite you book, you can expect butler service, optional 24/7 in-suite dining, endless access to premium beverages and craft cocktails, and complimentary caviar around the clock.

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Paul Gauguin

Paul Gaugin stands out for its single-ship escapade into the luxury cruise space. With a variety of cruises that explore French Polynesia and the South Pacific, Paul Gauguin is a small-ship cruise line with 7-, 10-, 11-, and 14-night itineraries that focus on intimate experiences, delectable cuisine, stunning stateroom balcony views, butler service, and more. With a 1:1.5 crew-to-guest ratio, you can rest assured knowing that all of your needs will be met aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin.

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

Scenic is unique in that it not only offers luxury ocean cruises but river cruises, too. The brand prides itself on operating and innovating with guest experience in mind. As such, all of its cruises have so much to offer voyagers, from extensive dining, leisure, and wellness options to striking design elements that will make you want to stay aboard for much longer than your itinerary.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has nine ships with oceanic destinations spanning from the Arctic and Europe to the Caribbean and Australia. Meanwhile, if you find yourself in France, you may want to check out Scenic’s beloved river cruises, in which you can tour the Seine in the utmost style.

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Ponant has a fleet of 13 luxury cruise ships with destinations dotting the globe. The award-winning French cruise line is beloved for its tailor-made voyages, in which guests have access to myriad bespoke experiences both on and off board, from in-room dining to once-in-a-lifetime immersive excursions.

Since Ponant ships offer smaller capacity—more akin to a private yacht experience—they’re able to navigate private ports and preserved locations that large-scale cruise ships are unable to access. While aboard Ponant’s all-inclusive ships, you can anticipate exceptional French cuisine, delicious fine wines, complimentary Champagne and spirits, room service, and more.

Of course, if you need further inspiration to look into the cruise line, perhaps the fact that three-mast yacht, Le Ponant, is part of the Relais & Châteaux portfolio will do the trick.

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Crystal is renowned for its personalized voyages all over the world, not to mention its palatial suites that will leave you picking your jaw up off the floor. In addition to well-appointed design, the cruise line offers an impressive dining experience, with authentic cuisines from all over the world. So whether you’re in the mood for American, Italian, Peruvian, or Japanese food, you’ll have ample options to choose from.

It’s also worth mentioning that the luxury cruise line took it to the next level with its spa, Aurora Spa. The gorgeous, sea-view spa offers a variety of face, body, salon, and healing treatments, including massages, facials, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and even IV drip therapy—so you won’t have to worry about feeling hung over at sea (especially considering the cruise line offers complimentary Champagne, fine wines, and premium spirits).

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Windstar Cruises

Windstar Cruises operates a six-ship fleet dedicated to extraordinary sailing experiences. With small ships that carry less than 350 passengers, Windstar prides itself on offering guests intimate, aesthetic, unforgettable voyages spanning from Asia and Australia to Italy and Iceland.

While the staterooms and suites are stunning and the shore excursions are aplenty, it’s the food that really stands out aboard Windstar. As the official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation, Windstar offers a number of themed culinary cruises with food and bev from some of the most notable chefs of today, including Maxime Bilet (The Cooking Lab) and Jose Mendin (Pubbelly Noodle Bar, Habitat, Baja Bao).

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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

The Ritz-Carlton is synonymous with luxury, so it’s no surprise that the company extended into oceanic adventures with a fleet of three superyachts. Where the Evrima was built in 2021, the Ilma and Luminara yachts are forthcoming in 2024 and 2025.

While classic cruise lines have a capacity in the thousands, often edging upward of 4,000, the Ritz-Carlton superyachts offer a more curated experience to 500 passengers or less. From the outside, the yachts are sleek and serene, fitting in beautifully with the sea. Within Evrima’s walls, though, moody modern interiors with magnificent ocean views await.

Guests can look forward to soaking tubs, expansive private balconies complete with sun beds and a whirlpool, walk-in wardrobes, and more. As far as destinations are concerned, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection embarks on oceanic adventures in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.

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Seabourn is a luxury cruise line that speaks to our soul—and for more reasons than the simple fact that it touts a “Veranda Suite Upgrade.” The luxury cruise line sets sail in the Arctic, Canada and New England, the Amazon, Arabia, Africa, and India, and more.

Each of the fleet’s yachts, which carry between 458 and 600 guests, is outfitted with ocean-view suites only, so no matter what excursion you book, you can anticipate traveling in luxury style with a picturesque backdrop. You can also look forward to mouth-watering cuisine courtesy of renowned chef Thomas Keller.

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Cunard is known for its iconic black funnels, yes, but more so for its unparalleled large-scale onboard experiences. Although each of the cruise line’s ships carries upwards of 1,500 passengers, the four-ship fleet is adored for its luxury itineraries, stylish design, tranquil spa offerings, delectable cuisine, and unmatched comfort at sea.

Truly, if your goal is to book an unforgettable, Instagram-worthy cruise, Cunard is the way to go. From the stunning suites (decked out in pops of rich color, sumptuous textiles, and spectacular lighting) to the picturesque destinations, Cunard has it all.

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises

If you want to get the most bang for your buck when booking a luxury cruise, Regent Seven Seas Cruises is a prime pick. The all-inclusive cruise line crafts a new definition of the category with complimentary roundtrip airfare, free unlimited shore excursions, include 2- to 3-night land programs, on-the-house bar and lounge experiences, and more.

The six-fleet cruise line is also known for its gorgeous interiors, complete with modern aesthetics, Art Deco embellishments, stunning chandeliers, and more. When traveling with Regent Seven Seas Cruises, guests can traverse the seven seas, with destinations in Africa and Arabia, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, the Caribbean and more. And if you don’t want to pick a single destination, there’s always the option to book a grand voyage or world cruise, which can last up to 168 days and cost upwards of $100,000.

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Trip was well organized, they took care of every detail for you.

It was a wonderful 2-week tour of Europe. Hotel stays, guided tours, etc. were all taken care of by Ritz. It was nice to just enjoy the experience without having to worry about details. Thank you Ritz Tour. Will definitely work with them again.

Date of experience : October 16, 2023

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Dear Judy, We sincerely appreciate your positive feedback and are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful 2-week tour of Europe with Ritz Tours. Our goal is to provide a hassle-free and enjoyable travel experience for our valued customers, and we are thrilled to learn that you were able to relax and savor the journey without concerns about the logistics. It's fantastic to know that our hotel accommodations and guided tours met your expectations and contributed to your overall satisfaction. We take great pride in ensuring that every detail of your trip is well-organized and seamless. Thank you for considering Ritz Tours for your travel needs, and we look forward to the opportunity to assist you with your future adventures. If there's anything specific you'd like to share or if you have any questions or suggestions for improvement, please feel free to reach out to us. We're here to make your future journeys just as memorable and worry-free.

Tour to China

1. On Beijing I was very dissapointed because the lady didn't tell us to bring the umbrella, and everything was outdoor and was very hot. The others from Xian and Shanghai advertise us to bring umbrella. 2. I didn't like the food at lunch, was very cheap and selected by the tour guide. 3. I didn't like that we spent to much time at the jade and silk markets.

Date of experience : October 08, 2019

Dear Sandra, We are sorry to hear that your recent tour to China did not entirely live up to your expectations. We apologize that the tour guide in Beijing did not provide the suggestion to bring an umbrella on tour, like the other guides in Xian and Shanghai did. We hope the lack of an umbrella did not have too much of an impact on that day of touring. We are also sorry the cuisine didn’t match your expectations, but we really appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention. We will use your feedback to create an even better experience next time. We always aim to provide a fulfilling experience, our goal is to pick the best excursions possible during your trip. Based on your itinerary the tour of the jade and silk markets are not included in the tour, so we investigated the matter. We were informed that the tour guide asked the group if they would like to visit the jade and silk markets; the tour guide received no objections so proceeded to take the group there. We are sorry if this visit to the jade and silk markets did not meet your expectations. Once again, we would like to say thank you for taking the time to rate your experience.

My experience was very memorable

My experience was very memorable. The tour guide manager was very pleasant and caring. The hotels were great. The tourist spots chosen were excellent and very safe. Bus driver was very kind and helpful. Overall was wonderful and excellent.

Date of experience : June 05, 2019

Joy, this review made our day! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. We are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your review with us and the world. We look forward to having you on another one of our tours! Ritz Tours

China Discovery tour was not what I…

China Discovery tour was not what I expected. It exceeded my expectations. Our national guide Jean was very attentive and knowledgeable. Joe (our local guide in Xi’an) was also great. Jean travelled with us to Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai. All the hotels were nice and clean. The Dynasty And Actobatic shows were good too. Hotel breakfast had a good variety, were tasty and hot. One thing that can improve is the food (lunch & Dinner). Although it was not bad it would have been nice to eat the food while it was hot. The meals we ate out in restaurants were warm. Overall a memorable trip. Would recommend.

Date of experience : November 09, 2018

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed the tour guides, hotels, attractions and breakfasts. We hope to see you again soon! Ritz Tours

Bangkok/Chiang Mai/Phuket

I had the pleasure of visiting Bangkok, Chiang Mai, & Phuket Thailand and Overall, the trip was good. Of the three places, we enjoyed Phuket and Chiang Mai the best over Bangkok. Bangkok felt a lot like NYC so going on vacation, I really did not want to feel as though I was still in the hustle and bustle of daily life. We were not that impressed with the hotel in Phuket and had to change rooms due to noisy neighbors and a malfunctioned AC unit. Our hotel stay in Chiang Mai Did not have the best breakfast offerings but otherwise, a good trip. The trip was well planned out by Ritz Tours and if I had it to do all over again, I would prefer nicer hotel accommodations in Phuket. The tours to the different temples were informational and an experience to remember. The elephant sanctuary was one of the highlights of the trip that was a pleasure.

Date of experience : January 21, 2020

Hi Telisa, We are happy to hear that overall your trip to Thailand was a good one, but saddened that not everything lived up to your expectations. We are sorry that not all of the hotel experiences were exceptional. We have shared your comments with hotel management in the efforts to improve our overall services. We appreciate your feedback and your patronage and do hope to see you on another tour where we can provide you with the quality service we are known for.

My friend and I had the luxury to have…

My friend and I had the luxury to have gone on a safari in Kenya in December 2021. The guide was fantastic in his knowledge of animals and was accomodating to stay longer at times to take more pictures. We went on a couple of outings that were not scheduled and they were the best. It was once of a lifetime experience as we saw all the animals on our list. Kenyan staff were organized, friendly and helpful. Hotels were absolutely great in their location ( in wilderness). Rooms were very clean and beds were comfortable. Just, at times, the shower did not work well but Ritz has no power over that. Food was good, wine from South Africa was light and palatable. It was probably the best trip I ever went to.

Date of experience : January 09, 2022

Thanks for the awesome review, Anne! We work hard to meet your expectations and beyond, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Come back and see us soon!

Ritz Tours is reliable

Lilian has helped us make our trip to Bangkok a memorable one. She set our trip with a reliable and knowledgeable tour guide named Yui. Everything was set perfectly for our group. We will definitely use Ritz tours again for our future travels. Thank you!

Date of experience : January 23, 2023

Lenie, this review made our day! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review and we will let Lilian know that she was able to make your trip a memorable one. We are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your review with us and the world. We look forward to having you on another one of our tours!

Peru Explorer

I had one of the best experiences with Ritz Tour on their 8 day Peru Tour. The service was exceptional and the tour was well planned. I loved how we didn’t have to wake up extremely early and how the food choices were always delicious. I always felt like they considered our needs and safety. I was always in contact with them and they were very helpful. I couldn’t recommend a better tour. Will definitely be taking more tours with them.

Date of experience : September 20, 2021

Joy, this review made our day! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. We are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your review with us and the world. We look forward to having you on another one of our tours!

Fantastic trip

We had an excellent experience with Ritz tours to China. Tourist interest in China appeared to be down. Despite picking a popular time (Sept.) to travel in China there were only four guests for the entire 16 day package. Despite this, Ritz never considered canceling and provided an individual guide for the four of us for the entire tour. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly and fluent in English. Our small group size allowed easier and more efficient travel. There was no waiting for tickets or transportation. The guides took care of everything including helping us to check in at each airport. The hotel accommodations were very good and in two instances absolutely luxurious. Food was very good and in the case of the hotel buffets very bountiful and full of variety. During free time the recommendations of our guides helped us to find local shopping venues,public parks, restaurants and even successful navigation of the Beijing metro. Among many highlights, the Li River cruise, terra cotta soldiers, Great wall and Shanghai acrobats were standouts. Our daughters toured with Ritz 12 years ago and had a similarly fantastic time. It's good to see that they are still doing a fine job.

Hi William, thank you for your incredible review. We're so happy to hear that your experience was a positive one. We look forward to seeing you travel with us again soon! Ritz Tours

It was a well arranged and performed…

It was a well arranged and performed tour. I would have given 5 stars but in the last section of the tour in Shanghai, the hotel change was not appropriate and Ritz Tour should not have allowed the hotel to make that decision to shift us to a different hotel that was not yet fully functional.

Date of experience : November 02, 2018

Hi Suresh, Your detailed review about an unforeseen hotel change is incredibly helpful and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention! We'll be sure to forward this feedback on to our team. We're happy to hear that the rest of your trip was pleasant and look forward to traveling with you again soon! Ritz Tours

Enjoyed the Tour of all countries very…

Enjoyed the Tour of all countries very much. Our Tour Guide was considerate knowledgable, caring, and kind. According to our Group, we were comfortable with assessabilities provided.

Date of experience : September 24, 2023

Dear Gloria, We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of all the countries with Ritz Tours. We greatly appreciate your positive feedback and are thrilled to know that your tour guide was considerate, knowledgeable, caring, and kind. Ensuring our travelers' comfort and accessibility is of utmost importance to us, and we're glad to hear that your group found the accommodations to be satisfactory. Thank you for choosing Ritz Tours for your travel adventure, and we look forward to serving you on your future journeys.

The bus rides are long (and often…

The bus rides are long (and often boring) commuting between countries. It may be more practical to spend more time exploring fewer countries and reduce the number of countries on the itinerary. The bus's video system could have been used to introduce the background of each country prior to our arrival. Our tour group members did not have an initial introduction session (from our guide) with each other, therefore we had to take initiative to introduce ourselves to other tour members during the trip.

Date of experience : August 15, 2018

Hi Peter, I will definitely pass along the information you've provided about the commute and request for more formal introductions. You might be happy to hear that we do provide other, more localized, tours to fewer countries. We hope you try us out again. Please contact our helpful associates to book a tour that's right for you and are happy to offer specialized options. Happy travels!

I had a very good experienced especially it was my first time to used RitzTours. Siu Fun was very helpful and told me everything I needed to know when my husband and I took the China trip in October 2017. On June 6,2018, we are going to Europe and again Siu Fun helped me. There is no question that I will definitely recommend Ritz tour to my family and friends. Vangie

Date of experience : May 02, 2018

Dear Evangeline, Thank you for your review of your China tour with us. We are so glad Siu Fun was able to help you and hope you will enjoy Europe just as much as you did China. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to Siu Fun. -Ritz Tours

Discover Vietnam was a great tour

Discover Vietnam was a great tour. The local guides were excellent--personable and knowledgeable. The hotels and restaurants were first class! We were met promptly and always felt cared for. Thanks for a wonderful trip.

Date of experience : March 03, 2019

Hello Sandra, We truly appreciate your kind words and are happy to hear that your experience in Vietnam was so wonderful. We look forward to seeing you travel with us again soon! Ritz Tours

Superb fast paced tour, highly recommend it.

The tour was excellent and the tour manager was excellent. I highly recommend this fast paced tour not only for the well chosen superb sights but also we did not waste a whole day driving between sights. The problem was that the bus driver was unacceptable. He was never there. Always showed up 15-20 late at the pick up area. On the last day to go to the airport he was just coming down to breakfast when we were supposed to be leaving. He had placed his things on the seat behind him the whole trip and no one could ever sit in this front seat.

Date of experience : July 15, 2018

Hi Joyce, We're so sorry to hear about the problems you experienced with your bus driver and I will be sure to pass this feedback along. We're very happy that you seem to have enjoyed the rest of your tour so thoroughly! -Ritz Tours

Eastern Europe tour, highly recommend!!!

My wife and I had a terrific time on our tour of Eastern Europe. Our guide Nathan was very informative and helpful the entire tour. We would definitely use ritz tours again and I highly recommend them for a wonderful vacation.

Date of experience : July 13, 2018

Hello, We're so glad you enjoyed your Eastern Europe Tour and your guide. We can't wait to help plan your next vacation! -Ritz Tours

Very happy with hotel n transportation

Very happy with hotel n transportation, except the van in gulilin was very dirty n old . Food was good but not in terra-cotta. Over all very good will definitely recommend to family n friends ,

Date of experience : June 18, 2018

Dear Helen, Thanks so much for your feedback about your China tour and sorry to hear about the van in Guilin. We are glad that overall you enjoyed your tour and hope to see you soon! Ritz Tours

scenic yangze river 16 nights china trip

Everything was so organized and planned so well,5 star hotel accomodation.We were four people in the group which worked so well for us.There was always the english speaking guide to receive us at the airport until the time we were ready to get boarding pass for the next flight and of-course the driver who provided us with nicely accomodating SUV.The staff in each city were very courteous,friendly,very knowledgeable,informative and more then willing to give the history of the city.Buffet meals provided in every hotel were more than we could eat and lots of varieties provided for every palates likings. My only suggestion is,when the lunch is provided in the restaurants while on day tour Need improvement.Its nothing like Chinese food we eat in USA. I think the tourists should be asked about their likings and choices of dishes should be given before lunch is ordered. The whole experience was beautiful and excellent.I would highly recommend RITZ TOURS for all vacation plans.I am also looking forward to visit another Country thru RITZ TOURS next year, already my planning is in the works. Thank you RITZ TOURS.

Date of experience : May 11, 2018

Dear Millie Thank you so much for your glowing review of your Scenic Yangtze tour to China. Thanks for your suggestion about the lunches provided. We will be sure to follow it up. We hope you are looking forward to your next tour with us! -Ritz Tours

Excellent Tour Marred By Logistical Issues

The actual tour was very good. The guide, Joji, was knowledgeable, warm and patient and had a great sense of humor. The locations we toured were outstanding. The cities we went to; Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Nara, were wonderful places to see. The hotels were excellent, but some were far from the city center. The restaurants were generally also excellent. We could have used another day in Tokyo, though. However, all of that was marred by unjustified changes to the itinerary, one of which, a change to the start date, cost us hundreds of dollars in airline change fees and huge inconvenience. We missed out on a highly rated show due to another late change. All of the tour members thought that there was too much use of public transportation. Navigating crowded and confusing subway stations was difficult with a large group of people, and we felt bad for Joji San. Tour buses should have been used more. In addition, we transferred between cities on the bus, but it was too small to accommodate our luggage. That was a lapse in judgement on Ritz' part. Ritz is more experienced with China tours. They might do better in Japan with more experience.

Date of experience : May 10, 2019

Hi Carolyn, We are happy to hear that your overall trip was enjoyable, but saddened to hear that not everything lived up to your expectations. Thank you for acknowledging Joji for her outstanding service, she truly is a valuable asset to our team! We will pass along your gracious compliments to Joji, and the management team of our partners in Japan. We are pleased that you found the quality of the tours and accommodations to be exceptional; we pride ourselves in providing top notch service. We do apologize for the change in the itinerary, and understand how this was an inconvenience to you. We know that because the departure date changed it affected the cost of the trip; in addition we added some other inclusions (meals and a show) in order to improve the overall itinerary. We are sorry if these costs were not thoroughly explained when booking but we do hope you enjoyed the updated itinerary. In regards to the show that was missed, we are sorry that you did not get to experience it. As the Samurai Cafe show was cancelled by the cafe on March 11, we replaced it with the Samurai Experience and we do hope that you found it enjoyable and just as entertaining. Concerning the usage of public transportation, we are sorry if it was more than expected. We do state in our Features tab of this tour package that ground transportation is used in each city. We will take your feedback and use it to improve our communication about this for future bookings. We are sorry if the bus size during times of transfer between cities seemed a bit small, we can understand how this could be uncomfortable. We are in contact with our partners in Japan to better this service. Once again, we would like to say thank you for sharing your experience with us and the world. We do value your feedback and are taking all of it into consideration when improving our overall services.

Ritz Tours was very friendly

Ritz Tours was very friendly, efficient, and helpful. They planned and prepared a great trip to Egypt, Dubai, and Jordan. My vacation was amazing thanks to them. They took care of everything and made sure my trip was perfect!

Date of experience : November 28, 2023

Hey Alexis, We are excited to hear that your vacation to Egypt, Dubai, & Jordan was amazing! It is most important to us that our guests fully enjoy the vacation while everything is taken care of. We always aim to provide exceptional service and make the trip seamless, so we're glad we were able to do so successfully for you. We cannot wait to have you on one of our trips in the future!

Before Your Trip

COVID-19 TRAVEL INFORMATION Greece

• Passenger Locator Form (PLF):

From 15 March 2022 onwards, travellers visiting Greece are no longer required to fill out the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) . However, a simplified PLF remains in operation, the completion of which is OPTIONAL, for the sole purpose of enabling the traveller / family to issue an EU Certificate of negative or positive COVID-19 test result. For more PLF information, please click here . See the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs post on procedures for international arrivals .

• Covid-19 Testing (PCR and/or Serology) & Other Entry Requirements:

☐  Prior to departure (US to Greece): Effective May 17, 2022, travellers are no longer required to provide vaccination certificate, proof of recovery from SARS-Cov-2 infection or a negative molecular COVID-19 test result to enter Greece. 

• All passengers from air, land or sea will be subjected to random COVID-19 rapid testing upon arrival. If found positive, a five (5) day quarantine under supervision is required either at home or at a designated temporary residence assigned by the appropriate authorities. The quarantine period starts the next day of their positive diagnosis. Following the five (5) day period and if the symptoms have receded and the travellers are feverless for 24 hours without the use of antipyretics, they are released from quarantine. If the fever insists, the travellers remain in isolation until the fever has fully receded. The above travellers must wear a high protection breathing mask (FFP2 or N95) or a combination of two masks for at least 5 days after their release from isolation.
• Sampling RAPID antigen tests at the entrance gates for selected individuals drawn from a targeted sampling system, based on the ”EVA” system.
• Mandatory isolation if they test positive for SARS-Cov-2, following a sampling test. In this case, the travelers and their travel companions are accommodated in quarantine hotels, where they will undergo further PCR testing to confirm the initial diagnosis. Guests will stay in seclusion hotels for at least 10 days. The expenses of the accommodation in quarantine hotels are covered by the Greek state.
• In the event a guest receives a positive PCR result, the guest will be transferred to a Government isolation/quarantine unit. Any unused tour feature either on air transportation or for land arrangements including but not limited to optional excursions/tours/meals, hotel accommodations and upgrades are non-refundable, non-transferable, or exchangeable.
• Guests who have purchased the Land + Air package will be met by an Ritz Tours tour guide/representative at the Athens(ATH) airport.  
• Guests who have purchased the Land Only package will need to arrive at the Athens hotel on your own. 
• Masks are required everywhere, indoors and outdoors. 
• The fine for not wearing a mask in areas where it is required, not maintaining required social distancing, and/or violating the movement restrictions is 300 euros . 
• The fine for non-compliance with mandatory quarantine is 5000 euros , in addition to possible arrest.
• All travelers are responsible for bringing their own masks and hand sanitizers for personal use during the tour.
• Additional information is available in English at travel.gov.gr
• Effective Sunday June 12, 2022 - Travelers are no longer required to present a negative viral COVID-19 test result for the flight to the United States. Please see CDC’s FAQ for answers to questions about the requirements for all air passengers arriving in the United States. *Important note: If you are unable to board your scheduled return flight to the U.S. for any reason, you will be responsible for any expenses you may incur (ie. flight expenses, hotel accommodation, transportation, meals, sundry expenses and more). Please note, Ritz Tours cannot be held responsible if you cannot return as scheduled and will not be responsible for any related expenses.

“As of 12:01AM ET on June 12, 2022, CDC will no longer require air passengers traveling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their flight. For more information, see Rescission: Requirement for Negative Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test Result or Documentation of Recovery from COVID-19 for all Airline or Other Aircraft Passengers Arriving into the United States from Any Foreign Country. ” – CDC

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO GREECE (Updated June 2022)

• Passports must be valid for 6 months from the return date of your trip.
• US Passport holders – No visa is required for your stay up to 90 days; A visa is required for all official and diplomatic passport holders.
• Non-US-Passport holders – please check with your local consulate or embassy for Greece Visa requirements.
• It is the responsibility of the traveller to obtain a visa and all required travel documents in a timely manner.

*Additional documents and/or PCR tests may be required due to COVID-19.  It is the responsibility of the traveler to check relevant travel advisories and/or restrictions and to obtain all necessary documents and tests prior to departure, as well as entry back into the U.S. Ritz Tours is not responsible if you are denied entrance for any reason in any country, even if you hold a valid passport and entry visa. 

• Baggage is the sole responsibility of the traveler. We recommend using a TSA approved luggage lock and  Ritz Tours  luggage tags (enclosed) showing the name and contact information of the owner.
• DO NOT pack medicine, valuables, and other personal necessities in checked luggage. Keep these items in your carry-on bag.
• Consider packing a change of clothing, a set of undergarments and toiletry in your carry-on bag to avoid inconvenience caused by delays or lost luggage.
• Power bank chargers over 20,000 mAh are restricted from carry on and check in luggage.
• Power bank mAh capacity must be clearly labelled by the manufacturer on the charger.
• Please visit  www.tsa.gov  for USA carry on restrictions.
• No porter service will be provided throughout the tour or on ferry journeys; customers will need to be physically able to carry their own baggage when embarking and disembarking the ferry to place baggage in the designated storage area (this may include steps, inclines and/or uneven walkways).
• During the tour please always keep an eye on your personal belongings and valuables. Be aware of your surroundings when going out on your own. 
• Please keep in mind within Greece the baggage limitation on all flights varies by airline.  Please check directly with the corresponding airline for baggage allowance policies.
• Tour leader  €7 per person/per night
• Long Distance coach driver  €3 per person/per night
• Local guide  €1 per person per half day or €2 per person per full day
• Local driver  €1 per person per half day or €2 per person per full day
• Medical and vaccination requirements vary between countries and it is important you check with your family doctor or a qualified medical professional for the most up to date travel health information for the region you are visiting.  
• Guests must ensure they are physically and medically able to travel; the majority of our tours incorporate active elements such as walking to and from buses and vessels, walking long distances, and sightseeing; you are responsible for familiarizing yourself with the level of activity that will be involved in your guided Tour. Please consult your physician regarding your medical condition and ability to travel long distances.
• It is advisable to pack any prescription medicine in your carry-on luggage. Please ensure prescription medicine is fully labelled. It may also be useful to bring aspirin, over-the-counter medicine for the flu, indigestion, motion sickness, etc. In case of illness during the trip, please immediately notify your tour guide for assistance.
• Los Angeles + 10 hours
• New York + 7 hours
• It is suggested to bring comfortable, casual clothing, and a swimsuit; a comfortable pair of walking shoes and sunglasses are essential, light hats advisable.
• Be prepared for many steps, uneven pavement and walking up steep inclines (especially in Santorini, Mykonos and Crete; as well as Athens’ historic sites) – comfortable walking shoes with grip are strongly recommended.
• If you are visiting Greece in the summer, choose lightweight clothes for its balmy weather – natural fabrics such as linens and cottons are highly recommended.  While the Greek islands are hot during the day, they can get cooler in the evenings so a light sweater or jacket is recommended. Winter months can be quite cold so normal winter wear is suggested.
• Check  www.weather.com  for more detailed weather conditions closer to your departure date. 
• It is not necessary to bring formal clothing however modest attire is always welcome.

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