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Tour Details
June 18 - June 30, 2012
Group Leader: Dan Cawthon
Group ID: 110171
Depart from San Francisco
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Tour Cost
Group Fees
| Program Fee (*) |
$4164 |
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| Land-Only Package (*) |
$2964 |
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| Additional Fees (as applicable) |
| Single Room Supplement |
$902 |
| Ultimate Protection Plan |
$325 |
| Comprehensive Protection Plan |
$260 |
(*) This fee includes a $65 scholarship fee,
and is based on 110 participants. The program fee may be affected by airline
fuel charges.
Included Features
• Organization and promotion of five performance opportunities
• Concert arrangements including venue rental, concert permits, advertisement
and onsite assistance
• Group and repertoire appropriate venue to include pre-concert rehearsal time,
where possible
• Round trip airfare booked on a commercial airline
• Superior 3-star and standard 4-star hotels, double/twin occupancy with
private bath
• Daily breakfast at your hotel plus 7 dinners
• All sightseeing and entrances as listed in the itinerary
• Local guides provided for city sightseeing in all major cities
• Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout your travel program
• Basic gratuities for tour manager and bus driver
• Private deluxe air conditioned motor coach
• Direct billing to participants
• Liability coverage in excess of $50,000,000
Suggested Payment Schedule
| 31-MAR-11 |
$195 |
| 18-JUN-11 |
$500 |
| 18-SEP-11 |
$500 |
| 18-NOV-11 |
$500 |
| 18-JAN-12 |
$500 |
| 18-MAR-12 |
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Jun 18, 2012: Overnight Flight
Departure from San Francisco International Airport.
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Jun 19, 2012: Madrid
Your tour manager will meet you upon arrival in Spain and drive you to your
comfortable, centrally-located hotel in Madrid, once capital of one the world’s
greatest maritime empires. Enjoy a tour orientation and welcome dinner at a
local restaurant this evening before returning to your hotel for a good night’s
sleep!
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Jun 20, 2012: Madrid
Your morning sightseeing with a local guide will present the highlights of the
city including the Plaza Mayor, Puerta de Alcala and the Royal Palace. Entrance
is included to the Prado Museum. This afternoon is free to stroll along the
Gran Via and sample some Spanish tapas. Later, transfer to the concert venue to
rehearse. You will perform your first concert performance today; venues include
the Cathedral of Alcala de Henares and San Jeronimo el Real. Dinner will be on
your own this evening.
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Jun 21, 2012: Madrid
After breakfast, you will visit Segovia, a UNESCO heritage site surrounded by
walls dating back to the 8th century. Segovia was influenced by both Moors and
Romans with its impressive Roman Aqueduct, built in the 1st and 2nd centuries
and remarkably well preserved. Here, visit one of the largest Gothic cathedrals
in Europe and have entrance to the 11th century Alcazar. Enjoy lunch on your
own before continuing to the stunning walled city of Avila. Your walking tour
will include the Old Town, the Cathedral and a walk on the City Walls. This
evening, you will give your next concert performance; venue options include the
Monasterio de Santo Tomas de Avila, Auditorio de San Francisco, the Basilica of
St. Vincent and Segovia Cathedral. Dinner will be together in a restaurant.
Return to Madrid for overnight.
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Jun 22, 2012: Granada
Experience the essence of traditional Spain this morning when you visit the
medieval city of Toledo. Here, walk the winding streets to the Gothic
Cathedral, the Synagogue and El Greco’s great painting in the Church of Santo
Tome! Continue to the Moorish city of Granada. Check in to the hotel and have
dinner together this evening.
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Jun 23, 2012: Granada
After breakfast, your morning guided sightseeing tour will include the Alhambra
Palace, one of the greatest accomplishments of Islamic art and architecture;
also included are the beautiful Generalife Gardens! The highlight of your day
will be your next concert performance in the Granada area; options include a
festival performance and a joint concert with a local choir! Dinner will be on
your own this evening.
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Jun 24, 2012: Granada
Today, you will have an excursion to the `white city’ of Ronda. Enjoy free time
for lunch and further exploration before returning to Granada for the evening.
We could arrange an additional small town concert opportunity today, if
desired. Dinner will be on your own this evening.
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Jun 25, 2012: Valencia
Depart to Valencia this morning. On arrival, check in to the hotel and explore
at your leisure. Dinner will be together in a restaurant this evening.
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Jun 26, 2012: Valencia
After breakfast, you will have a panoramic sightseeing tour including a visit
to the cathedral. In the afternoon, enjoy time at leisure and prepare for your
next concert. This evening, you will give your next concert performance at a
local festival in the Valencia region. Dinner will be together in a restaurant
this evening.
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Jun 27, 2012: Barcelona
Depart north this morning for Barcelona. En route, you will visit the monastery
at Montserrat! On arrival in Barcelona, check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner
together at a local restaurant. Afterwards, perhaps stroll along Las Ramblas
with your tour manager as you acquaint yourselves with this beautiful, vibrant
city!
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Jun 28, 2012: Barcelona
This morning, a local guide will take you on a sightseeing of Barcelona to see
the major highlights of the city including entrance to the gothic cathedral.
You will also see Gaudi’s unfinished Sagrada Familia, the famous Christopher
Columbus statue erected in 1888 in the Plaza de La Paz and the Palau de la
Musica. After lunch on your own, transfer to the venue and rehearse. This
evening, you will give your final concert this evening; venue options include
the Church of Santa Maria del Pi, Reus Conservatory and the Church of St.
Jaume. Dinner will be on your own this evening.
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Jun 29, 2012: Barcelona
You may choose to enjoy a full day at leisure in Barcelona or take an excursion
to the Costa Brava today. The rugged Costa Brava coast stretches for 100 miles
along the shores of Catalonia in Spain’s north-eastern corner. Your day will
include a visit to the Dali Museum in Figueras and a walking tour of the Old
Town of Girona. Later, return to Barcelona for a special farewell dinner this
evening to end your successful tour of Spain.
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Jun 30, 2012: Departure
Transfer to the airport for return flight to the United States.
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