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  • How do we register?
    1. Complete the Discovery Worksheet. 2. Receive a tailored Proposal within three to four business days. 3. Accept the Proposal and pay the 15% deposit. 4. Get your confirmation packet with final-payment instructions, visa guide, and packing list.
  • Can we change the trip length?
    Yes. Our standard pilgrimage is 7 nights / 8 days; you can extend up to 12 nights or shorten to a 6-night minimum. Custom side trips are also possible—ask during the proposal stage.
  • What is included in the land package cost?
    • 7-night / 8-day accommodation (3-, 4-, or 5-star). • Half-board meals: breakfast plus one group dinner each day. • Private coach transport—airport transfers and all on-tour travel. • Experienced Christian guide for the full itinerary. • Entrance fees to historical, archaeological, and religious sites. • Morning or evening prayer services arranged with local parishes.
  • Are there health requirements?
    • Passport must be valid at least six (6) months beyond your return date. • Vaccinations (COVID-19, yellow-fever, etc.) follow host-country regulations. • We recommend comprehensive travel insurance that includes medical coverage.
  • What if someone in the group has mobility issues?
    • Please advise us at least 60 days before departure. Many hotels and sites are wheelchair-accessible, but some historic locations (e.g., Meteora monasteries) involve stairs; alternative viewing will be arranged where feasible. • Accessible coaches or wheelchairs can be provided.
  • How do we handle travel visas?
    • You receive a destination-specific visa brief with every booking. • Most visas are e-visa or on-arrival; some (e.g., certain Holy Land permits) need embassy processing. • Our team guides you through each step; government fees are extra.
  • Why choose Mystakidis Tours?
    • More than 65 years guiding over 150,000 Christian pilgrims. • Inter-denominational welcome, Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant groups alike. • Seamless logistics: private coach transfers, flexible 3-, 4-, or 5-star hotels, half-board (breakfast + one dinner daily). • Local clergy partnerships across Greece, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, and beyond.
  • Who can we contact for more information?
    Sales Coordinator Email: sales@mystakidistours.com Phone: (646) 475-7994 For on-trip emergencies, a local 24-hour number is provided in your final documents.
  • What is the payment schedule?
    • Deposit: 15% of the total land package, due within seven (7) days of proposal acceptance. • Final balance: due ninety (90) days before departure. • Bookings made inside 90 days require full payment at time of reservation.
  • What group sizes do you accommodate?
    • Ideal group size: 30–50 pilgrims (one full coach). • Under 30 guests: small-coach surcharge applies. • Over 50 guests: we provide a second coach and duplicate guiding team.
  • What is the cancellation policy?
    Refunds follow the schedule in your signed Proposal. If the Proposal is silent, the default terms are: Notice received before departureRefund of payments made ≥ 90 days 100% less deposit 89–60 days50% 59–30 days25% < 30 daysNo refund *Deposits become non-refundable seven (7) days after receipt. Trip-cancellation insurance is highly advised.
  • Where are pilgrimages offered?
    Current destinations: Greece, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Romania, Serbia, and Montenegro. If you’re interested in another country, contact us to discuss feasibility.
  • What is not included?
    • Transatlantic or other international airfare (unless specifically noted in your proposal). • Travel-insurance premiums (strongly recommended). • Lunches, snacks, personal spending, and discretionary tips. • Visa fees and local departure taxes where applicable.
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