Eastview High School Band

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Eastview High School Band

• INTERNATIONAL CONCERT TOUR
• MARCH 18-26, 2011

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Macys-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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Day 1 Friday, March 18, 2011

• Fly transatlantic from Minneapolis to Geneva,
  Switzerland on scheduled air carriers on several
  flight patterns with connections.

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Day 2 Saturday, March 19, 2011

• Staggered arrivals into Geneva, Switzerland
• Meet your local European guides and load coaches
• Welcome to Europe!

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Day 2 Saturday, March 19, 2011

• Morning panoramic sightseeing of Geneva
• Travel south to Annecy

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Day 2 Saturday, March 19, 2011

• Make a lunch stop in this lovely lakeside town
• Beautiful photo opportunities along the lake

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Day 4 Monday, June 23, 2008

• Check out and depart for Annecy
• Guided introduction with time to explore and shop

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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

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Day 2 Saturday, March 19, 2011

• Welcome dinner at the hotel
• Retire for the evening after a busy day

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Day 2 Saturday, March 19, 2011
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Day 3 Sunday, March 20, 2011

• Travel through the French countryside to Provence

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Day 3 Sunday, March 20, 2011

• Make a stop at the Pont du Gard
• Roman aqueduct from the 1st Century A.D.

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Day 3 Sunday, March 20, 2011

• Arrival in the Roman city of Arles

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Day 3 Sunday, March 20, 2011

• Visit the Roman Arena now use for the Performing
  Arts
• Check into the hotel

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Day 3 Sunday, March 20, 2011

• Evening concert in Nimes or Arles

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Day 3 Sunday, March 20, 2011

• Evening concert in Nimes or Arles

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Day 4 Monday, March 21, 2011

• Morning walking tour and the Palace of the Popes

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Day 4 Monday, March 21, 2011

• Afternoon to enjoy the town centre of Avignon

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Day 4 Monday, March 21, 2011

• Possible afternoon concert in the Avignon
  Cathedral

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Day 4 Monday, June 23, 2008

• Evening arrival in Avignon
• Check into your hotel and retire for the evening

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Day 5 Tuesday, March 22,
2011

• Depart for the colorful French Riviera
• Travel along the coast to Cassis

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Day 5 Tuesday, March 22,
2011

• Guided walk through this lovely port town
• Cruise into the Calanques today

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Day 5 Tuesday, March 22,
2011

• Time for lunch, sun and souvenir shopping
• You may wish to spend the afternoon on the beach!

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Day 6 Wednesday, June 25,
2008

• You may wish to spend the day at the beach!
• Optional cruise into the Calanques today

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Day 6 Wednesday, March 23, 2011

• Check out of the hotel
• Travel along the Mediterranean Sea to the
  Medieval city of Carcassonne

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Day 6 Wednesday, March 23, 2011

• Walk on the city walls and explore in small groups

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Day 6 Wednesday, March 23, 2011

• Check in at the hotels
• Dinner on your own in small groups tonight

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Day 7 Thursday, June 26, 2008

• Evening is free for dinner and exploring on your
  own

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Day 7 Thursday, March 24, 2011

• Check out and depart south from Carcassonne
• Cross the Pyrenees, separating France and Spain

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Day 7 Thursday, March 24, 2011

• Enter Catalonia winding along the Costa Brava

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Day 7 Thursday, March 24, 2011

• Early afternoon arrival in Barcelona, Spain
• Lunch on La Rambla and panoramic sightseeing

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Day 7 Thursday, March 24, 2011

• Get settled into the hotel
• Dinner at the hotel and perform an evening concert

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Day 8 Friday, June 27, 2008

• Early evening arrival in Barcelona, Spain

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Day 8 Friday, March 25, 2011

• Morning sightseeing tour of Barcelona
• See the Cathedral and historic Arch

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Day 8 Friday, March 25, 2011

• Discover the unique architecture of Gaudi
• Visit the Olympic stadium

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Day 8 Friday, March 25, 2011

• Afternoon free for small group activities
• You may wish to visit a museum
• Shop on La Rambla

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Day 8 Friday, March 25, 2011

• Evening visit to the Spanish Village

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Day 8 Friday, March 25, 2011

• Farewell Flamenco Dinner

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Day 8 Friday, March 25, 2011

• Farewell Flamenco Dinner

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Day 9 Saturday, March 26, 2011

• Return to the USA on scheduled air service
• Arrive in Minneapolis throughout the afternoon
  hours

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Tour Inclusions

• Round trip air from Minneapolis to Europe on
  scheduled air carriers
• 9-Nights accommodation in 34 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

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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

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Travel Guard Group Protection Plan

• Travel Guard Group Protection Plan (No
  cancellation coverage)
• Included in all Macys Travel tour programs
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• Trip InterruptionReturn 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

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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.
• Macys Travel will provide comprehensive
  insurance information to all tour participants
  that choose to register for the program.

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Eastview High School Band

• INTERNATIONAL CONCERT TOUR
• MARCH 18-26, 2011