1. Do I need a passport?

Yes. A valid passport is required to leave the USA. It should be valid for a minimum of six months after your departure date. If you do not have a passport, apply for one immediately; it normally takes four to six weeks to be issued. Your passport information must be submitted to our office no later than 90 days prior to departure. Enter your passport information via our website. You should make a copy of your passport and keep it with you while traveling.

2. How do I get a passport?

Obtain an application at your nearest passport office, courthouse, or post office. You will need a certified birth certificate (with raised seal and file number), and 2 duplicate non-glossy photographs measuring 2" x 2", taken within six months of application. For more info regarding passports you can go online to: www.travel.state.gov

3. Will I need a visa?

The answer to this question depends on your destination.
Click here if you will be visiting:
Greece via land
Israel, Jordan or Egypt
Turkey via land
Journeys of Paul Chartered Cruises

4. Will I need vaccinations?

None are required, but you may wish to contact your personal physician for his/her advice.

5. How soon do I need to choose a pre- or post-tour?

The answer to this question depends on your destination.
Click here if you will be visiting:
Greece via land
Israel, Jordan or Egypt
Turkey via land
Journeys of Paul Chartered Cruises

6. What if I do not have a roommate?

While NTS will try to match you with a roommate, we cannot guarantee one will be available. Therefore, you should try to find a roommate and notify us of your selection no later than 90 days prior to departure. If no roommate can be found, you will receive an invoice for the single room supplement charge(s) as listed in the Fine Print under Accommodations. This notification may come as late as 30 days prior to your departure.

7. When are payments do?

Deposits are required to register to travel. The following programs have additional deposits which are required to hold your reservation (click for information):
Journeys of Paul Charter Cruises
Passion Play 2010
Final Payment for the trip, including optional insurance premium if applicable, is due:Passion Play 2010 Itineraries: 6 months prior to departure
Journeys of Paul Charter Cruises: 90 days prior to departure
Leisure Cruises: 90 days prior to departure
All Others: 90 days prior to departure
Thereafter, a late payment fee of $100 will be assessed.
Please note: once the insurance premium has been paid, it is non-refundable.

8. What if I need to cancel?

Call our office immediately, then submit your cancellation in writing. Refer to the information in the program fine print regarding cancellation fees. Beginning at 90 days prior to departure (120 days prior for the Journeys of Paul Charter Cruises), you will be charged the single room supplement if your cancellation forces your roommate into a single room.

9. Will my itinerary or travel schedule ever change?

Every effort will be made to ensure you see the sites listed in your program; however, we reserve the right to alter the sightseeing itinerary and travel arrangements to accommodate changes in local conditions and/or circumstances. If possible, you will be notified of any changes that are made to this itinerary prior to your departure from the U.S.