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Eastview High School Band. INTERNATIONAL CONCERT TOUR MARCH 18-26, 2011. Macy’s-Musical Adventures. Eastview High School Band Rich Berggren, Bill Henry, Frank Pasquerella tours Switzerland, France and Spain Geneva-Grenoble-Arles-Avignon Cassis-Carcassonne-Barcelona March 18-26, 2011.
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Eastview High School Band INTERNATIONAL CONCERT TOUR MARCH 18-26, 2011
Macy’s-Musical Adventures Eastview High School Band Rich Berggren, Bill Henry, Frank Pasquerella tours Switzerland, France and Spain Geneva-Grenoble-Arles-Avignon Cassis-Carcassonne-Barcelona March 18-26, 2011
Day 1 Friday, March 18, 2011 Fly transatlantic from Minneapolis to Geneva, Switzerland on scheduled air carriers on several flight patterns with connections.
Day 2 Saturday, March 19, 2011 • Staggered arrivals into Geneva, Switzerland • Meet your local European guides and load coaches • Welcome to Europe!
Day 2 Saturday, March 19, 2011 • Morning panoramic sightseeing of Geneva • Travel south to Annecy
Day 2 Saturday, March 19, 2011 • Make a lunch stop in this lovely lakeside town • Beautiful photo opportunities along the lake
Day 4 Monday, June 23, 2008 • Check out and depart for Annecy • Guided introduction with time to explore and shop
Day 2 Saturday, March 19, 2011 • Continue to Grenoble at the base of the French Alps • Check in and enjoy guided walk through the city-center
Day 2 Saturday, March 19, 2011 • Welcome dinner at the hotel • Retire for the evening after a busy day
Day 3 Sunday, March 20, 2011 • Travel through the French countryside to Provence
Day 3 Sunday, March 20, 2011 • Make a stop at the Pont du Gard • Roman aqueduct from the 1st Century A.D.
Day 3 Sunday, March 20, 2011 • Arrival in the Roman city of Arles
Day 3 Sunday, March 20, 2011 • Visit the Roman Arena now use for the Performing Arts • Check into the hotel
Day 3 Sunday, March 20, 2011 • Evening concert in Nimes or Arles
Day 3 Sunday, March 20, 2011 • Evening concert in Nimes or Arles
Day 4 Monday, March 21, 2011 • Morning walking tour and the Palace of the Popes
Day 4 Monday, March 21, 2011 • Afternoon to enjoy the town centre of Avignon
Day 4 Monday, March 21, 2011 • Possible afternoon concert in the Avignon Cathedral
Day 4 Monday, June 23, 2008 • Evening arrival in Avignon • Check into your hotel and retire for the evening
Day 5 Tuesday, March 22, 2011 • Depart for the colorful French Riviera • Travel along the coast to Cassis
Day 5 Tuesday, March 22, 2011 • Guided walk through this lovely port town • Cruise into the Calanques today
Day 5 Tuesday, March 22, 2011 • Time for lunch, sun and souvenir shopping • You may wish to spend the afternoon on the beach!
Day 6 Wednesday, June 25, 2008 • You may wish to spend the day at the beach! • Optional cruise into the Calanques today
Day 6 Wednesday, March 23, 2011 • Check out of the hotel • Travel along the Mediterranean Sea to the Medieval city of Carcassonne
Day 6 Wednesday, March 23, 2011 • Walk on the city walls and explore in small groups
Day 6 Wednesday, March 23, 2011 • Check in at the hotels • Dinner on your own in small groups tonight
Day 7 Thursday, June 26, 2008 • Evening is free for dinner and exploring on your own
Day 7 Thursday, March 24, 2011 • Check out and depart south from Carcassonne • Cross the Pyrenees, separating France and Spain
Day 7 Thursday, March 24, 2011 • Enter Catalonia winding along the Costa Brava
Day 7 Thursday, March 24, 2011 • Early afternoon arrival in Barcelona, Spain • Lunch on La Rambla and panoramic sightseeing
Day 7 Thursday, March 24, 2011 • Get settled into the hotel • Dinner at the hotel and perform an evening concert
Day 8 Friday, June 27, 2008 • Early evening arrival in Barcelona, Spain
Day 8 Friday, March 25, 2011 • Morning sightseeing tour of Barcelona • See the Cathedral and historic Arch
Day 8 Friday, March 25, 2011 • Discover the unique architecture of Gaudi • Visit the Olympic stadium
Day 8 Friday, March 25, 2011 • Afternoon free for small group activities • You may wish to visit a museum • Shop on La Rambla
Day 8 Friday, March 25, 2011 • Evening visit to the Spanish Village
Day 8 Friday, March 25, 2011 • Farewell Flamenco Dinner
Day 8 Friday, March 25, 2011 • Farewell Flamenco Dinner
Day 9 Saturday, March 26, 2011 • Return to the USA on scheduled air service • Arrive in Minneapolis throughout the afternoon hours
Tour Inclusions • Round trip air from Minneapolis to Europe on scheduled air carriers • 9-Nights accommodation in 3&4 star hotels (Twin occupancy) • Deluxe air-conditioned luxury motor coaches throughout the tour • European Buffet Breakfast daily at hotels • 5-Evening Dinners (2-on your own) • Professional English-speaking guide on each coach • Sightseeing as listed in the itinerary with all appropriate admissions • Full concert program in coordination with Eastview Band Staff • Farewell Party with Flamenco dancing in Barcelona • Current baggage fees for checked instruments • International air taxes and security fees (At the time of contracting) • Gratuities to escorts and guides • TravelGuard Group Protection Plan (No cancellation coverage) • Baggage Tags, TripTik Itinerary for each traveler
Not Included • Passport Fee • Transportation to/from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport • Oversized/Overweight baggage charges if assessed by airlines • Possible new fuel surcharges issued by the air carriers prior to departure • Costs associated with returning a student early for any reason • Optional Personal Travel and Trip Cancellation Insurance
Travel Guard Group Protection Plan • Travel Guard Group Protection Plan (No cancellation coverage) • Included in all Macy’s Travel tour programs • Trip Interruption—Return Air Only $750 (No cancellation coverage) • Missed connection subsistence $250 • Trip Delay Subsistence Allowance $150/Day (Maximum $750) • Emergency Medical Expenses $25,000 • Emergency Medical Transportation $250,000 • Baggage & Personal Effects $1,000 • Baggage Delay $250 • Lost/Damage Baggage $1,000
Estimated Tour Pricing • $2695 to $2795 per person in twin or triple occupancy Note: The tour may be restructured if necessary to remain within these budget guidelines. • Macy’s Travel will provide comprehensive insurance information to all tour participants that choose to register for the program.
Eastview High School Band INTERNATIONAL CONCERT TOUR MARCH 18-26, 2011