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Detailed Itinerary & Inclusions Questions

The customer has a specific tour in mind and asks detailed questions about the daily itinerary, included meals, transportation, accommodation standards, and entrance fees.

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

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John (Male)
Hi, I'm interested in your 'Historic City Explorer' tour. Could you tell me a bit more about the daily itinerary?
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Lisa (Female)
Certainly, John. On day one, we focus on the Old Town, visiting the cathedral and the ancient market. Day two is dedicated to the castle and its grounds. And day three, we explore the riverside district and a local museum. Does that sound good so far?
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John (Male)
That sounds great. And what about meals? Are lunches and dinners included, or just breakfast?
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Lisa (Female)
Good question. Breakfasts are included daily at the hotel. We also include two dinners at carefully selected local restaurants, allowing you to experience authentic cuisine. Lunches are usually on your own, giving you flexibility.
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John (Male)
Okay, that makes sense. How about transportation? Is all local transport between sites provided, and what kind of vehicles are used?
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Lisa (Female)
Yes, absolutely. All ground transportation during the tour, including airport transfers if you opt for them, is provided. We use comfortable, air-conditioned mini-coaches for our group, ensuring a smooth and pleasant journey.
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John (Male)
Excellent. And the accommodation standard? Is it central and what star rating are the hotels typically?
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Lisa (Female)
We pride ourselves on selecting centrally located 4-star hotels. They're chosen for their comfort, convenience, and good reviews, ensuring you're well-rested and close to the main attractions.
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John (Male)
That's reassuring. Lastly, are all entrance fees to the mentioned attractions like the cathedral, castle, and museum covered in the tour price?
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Lisa (Female)
Yes, John, all standard entrance fees to the attractions listed in the itinerary – the cathedral, ancient market, castle, and museum – are fully covered. You won't need to worry about any hidden costs there.

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

itinerary

A detailed plan of a journey or tour, showing activities and places to visit each day. Use it when asking about travel schedules, like 'What's the itinerary for this trip?'

cathedral

A large, important Christian church, often with beautiful architecture. Common in tours of historic cities; say 'We visited the cathedral' to describe sightseeing.

dedicated

Devoted or set aside for a specific purpose. In tours, it means a whole day focused on one activity, like 'Day two is dedicated to the castle.'

authentic

Genuine or real, not fake. Used for local food or experiences, as in 'authentic cuisine' to mean traditional local dishes.

flexibility

The ability to change plans easily. In travel, it means freedom to choose, like 'Lunches are on your own for flexibility.'

transportation

The way people or things move from one place to another, like buses or cars. Ask 'How is transportation provided?' when planning trips.

accommodation

A place to stay, like a hotel during a trip. Use it in questions like 'What accommodation is included in the tour?'

entrance fees

The cost paid to enter a place, like a museum. Important for tours; check if they are 'covered' to avoid extra expenses.

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

Could you tell me a bit more about the daily itinerary?

This is a polite way to ask for more details about a tour plan. Use 'could you' for requests to sound courteous. Useful when inquiring about travel schedules to understand what to expect each day.

Does that sound good so far?

A friendly question to check if the listener is satisfied with the information given. 'So far' means up to now. Great for customer service or conversations to keep engagement.

Are lunches and dinners included, or just breakfast?

This asks if certain meals are part of the package price. Use 'or' to offer alternatives. Practical for booking tours to clarify what's covered and budget accordingly.

Breakfasts are included daily at the hotel.

Explains what is provided each day. 'Included' means no extra cost; 'daily' shows repetition. Use this pattern to describe tour inclusions clearly.

All ground transportation during the tour is provided.

States that travel by land is arranged and free. 'Ground transportation' specifies non-air travel. Useful in responses to reassure customers about logistics.

We pride ourselves on selecting centrally located 4-star hotels.

'Pride ourselves on' means we are proud of doing something well. This describes high-quality, convenient stays. Use to highlight positive features in services.

Are all entrance fees to the mentioned attractions covered in the tour price?

Asks if entry costs are included. 'Mentioned attractions' refers to previously named places; 'covered' means paid for. Essential for confirming no surprises in costs.

You won't need to worry about any hidden costs there.

Reassures no unexpected fees. 'Hidden costs' are extra charges not obvious. Use this to build trust in sales or explanations, with contraction 'won't' for natural speech.