Booking Terms & Conditions
British Museum information: British Museum, British Library, Greenwich Observatory, & London Tours
When are the tours conducted?
Every Saturday and some Bank Holidays. Midweek arrangements for congregations only if visiting Bethel (groups only).
How many tours can you have in one day?
No more than two British Museum tours in one day. If you are coming as a congregation in your own coach you may wish to combine one British Museum tour with one London Tour. You may also combine a tour of the Royal Observatory with either a tour of the British Museum or British Library.
Group Booking
How large can each group be?
Not less than 20 adults, group maximum is 25. If less, book as individual visitors.
Individual visitors booking
I am coming on my own - can I go on a tour?
You will need to pre-book.
Which tour?
Unlike congregations' bookings, visitors cannot select the tour of their choice, as it is impossible to please all Visitors' requests in one group. However, at the Museum, you may tell the Organiser which tour you may have had in the past and depending on circumstances, the Organiser and the Guide may possibly arrange the tour of your choice but this is not guaranteed.
Where to meet
Enter through the main entrance on Great Russell Street and go through from the lobby into the Great Court. Immediately to the left, is the statue of a colossal Marble lion. Meet our Organizer wearing a Meander Bible Tours Badge.
Who are the Guides?
The team consists of elders and sisters, most of whom are regular pioneers. All the guides are happy to give their voluntary, unpaid service to their brothers and interested persons. Whoever your guide is, you will be shown the same exhibits, be quoted the same scriptures and receive the same information derived from God's Word and Gods organizations publication's. Their expressions show a deep love and devotion to Jehovah and loyalty to his organization.
REQUIREMENTS
DRESS should be the same as when attending meetings or visiting Bethel. You need to bring your Bible. You are NOT ALLOWED TO EAT OR DRINK inside the Galleries. Packed lunches can be taken in designated areas. There are two restaurants and two cafeterias inside the Museum. The British Museum, British Library and Royal Observatory are international public places and bad appearance reflect upon Jehovah's name and his organization.
A LAPEL BADGE will be supplied which should be worn throughout the tours.
How can you organize a party?
Telephone, fax, book online or write informing us of the number in your party. We can then arrange a mutually convenient date and time for your tours. ON RECEIPT OF YOUR WRITTEN CONFIRMATION we will confirm the booking. 2-3 days before your visit, please telephone to confirm the final arrangements.
Am I allowed to photograph, video or tape the commentary?
Photographs (using a flash) are permitted within the Museum, tripods are not permitted. You can tape or video the commentary provided it is for personal use only and you do so inconspicuously, not obstructing your guide or others behind you.
London Weekend - Information
How do I book?
Telephone, fax, email or write informing us of the number in your party (a minimum of 25 full paying passengers), your preferred date, and a deposit of £200 to secure the hotel booking.
What do I need to do?
You will need to book your own coach and your Bethel tour.
What is included in the price?
2 nights stay with breakfast, dinner, tours and cruise.
Cancellation
All cancellations should be notified in writing and become effective ONLY when received in this office. Cancellation charges are as follows:-
Period of Cancellation Amount of loss in respect of total cost
28 - 21 days Loss of deposit
20 - 8 days 50%
7 - 1 days 100%
Bible Land Tours - Information
How do I book?
Complete the booking form and send it with a deposit of £100, US$200 or €150 per person. (Prior to the Period of Cancellation below deposits in US$/Euros will be refunded less US$40/€30 per person for international bank charges). Balance payment is due 10 weeks prior to departure. The balance must be in the same currency as on the original booking form. Tour prices are subject to currency fluctuation.
Overnight accommodation before/after your tour
This can be arranged at a guesthouse or hotel near the airport if you so require.
Insurance
To protect yourself we must ask you to take out adequate insurance cover for the duration of your trip. We can arrange this cover for U.K. and some European residents, details will be sent to you on booking. You can, of course, arrange your own travel insurance, please confirm when you have done this.
Penalties/Cancellations for Bible Land Tours
There is a charge of £25/US$45/€38 for each change to your original booking. i.e. flight details, rooming. All cancellations should be notified in writing and become effective ONLY when received in this office. Cancellation charges are as follows:-
Period of Cancellation Amount of loss in respect of total cost
56 – 42 days Loss of deposit
41 - 29 days 45%
28 - 15 days 60%
14 - 8 days 75%
7 - 1 days 100%
If you are unable to go ahead with your holiday you may be able to find another person to take your place and if this substitution can be effected within a reasonable time, you may not lose any amount with the exception of a small charge, (which some airlines levy for name changes) in addition to the above penalty.
Booking Conditions
Following legislation on 31st December 1992, under the terms of the Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations we are obliged to state the following:
- Circumstances may compel alteration to any details contained in this brochure, but should such changes occur, you will be notified.
- Other than in unforeseen circumstances all coach travel will be on air-conditioned, non-smoking coaches operated by local agents in each country.
- The hotel(s) are rated four star or first class.
- You will have dinner from the evening of arrival through to breakfast on the morning of departure included in the price unless otherwise specified in the itinerary.
- British citizens travelling within the EC are entitled to receive the same medical care as is applicable to nationals of the country visited, but to obtain this a form E111 must be carried. Applications for E111=B9s are obtainable from main Post offices. There are no entry health requirements like immunization for any of the countries we visit.
- We reserve the right to cancel any tour for which there are insufficient bookings made to justify its departure. In the unlikely event of this happening you will be advised at least 5 weeks before departure and given the option of cancelling or transferring to another tour.
- Should the outward or return journey be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control e.g. due to adverse travel conditions/strikes/civil disturbances we do not accept any liability to give refunds for benefits not enjoyed or for any additional expenditure made by passengers as a result of such delays.
- Your booking can be made with confidence as all moneys paid to our company are protected by ATOL and any money paid by a customer to an agent (pipeline monies) is at all times held on behalf of the ATOL holder.
- Flights: at the time of going to press we are not in a position to state the operator and aircraft type. This information will be provided when available. Meander Travel Limited is a bonded tour operator with a licence granted by the Civil Aviation Authority ATOL 4648.
