Central European Performing Tour to Czech Republic and Austria March 10-17, 2017 8 Days Day-by-Day Itinerary FRI 10 MAR

Departure

Depart Chicago on the overnight, transatlantic flight to Europe. (Meals in-flight)

EVE: Special welcome dinner and overnight in Prague. Ibis Old Town (Meals in-flight, D)

SUN 12 MAR SAT 11 MAR

Arrive Prague

AM: Connect in Europe with the continuing flight to Prague.

Prague

AM: Morning guided tour of Prague Old Town. The city was built on seven hills and served as former capital of the Roman Empire. The lovely Moldau River divides Prague, the "Golden City of a Hundred Spires." Fabled spires towering above the roof tops spread out from each side of the river. Prague's city center comprises four districts, which stretch across both banks of the Moldau River. On one side is the New Town with Wenceslas Square at its center, the Old Town with the Old Town Square at its center, and the Jewish Quarter.

Prague PM: Arrival Prague airport. Meet your tour manager and coach driver for the transfer into Prague. Stroll through the city with your tour manager to get familiar with this beautiful city. Prague is one of the most enchanting cities in Europe. It was under Charles IV during the 14th century that Prague briefly became the seat of the Holy Roman Empire – virtually the capital of Western Europe – and acquired its distinctive Gothic imprint. Prague escaped serious wartime damage and is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe today. Mozart claimed that no one understood him better than the citizens of Prague, and he was only one of several great masters who lived or lingered here.

PM Performance at Ladvi Hall or Sts. Simon and Jude Church. Enjoy a visit of Prague Castle District after the concert. EVE: Group dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Prague. Ibis Old Town (B,D)

Day-by-Day Itinerary MON 13 MAR

Prague/Vienna

AM: After breakfast journey to Vienna.

TUE 14 MAR

Vienna

AM: Visit Schönbrunn, the Palace of Empress ‘Sisi’ Elisabeth. During the reign of Maria Theresa, Schönbrunn was the summer residence of the court. It was in the concert room that Mozart at the age of six astonished the empress and the courtiers with his amazing talents. Also the Emperor Franz Joseph was born here and died. You will see the different apartments; a total of 46 are open for the visitors. The Palace is a triumph of the Rococo style of the 18th C.

St. Stephan’s Cathedral PM: Upon afternoon arrival in Vienna, the music capital of Europe, you will visit the Zentralfriedhof where you will see the grave sites of Beethoven, Schubert, Strauss and the Mozart Memorial followed by a guided sightseeing tour of Vienna. Visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral, where Haydn at the age of eight attracted the attention of Kapellmeister Georg Reutter. Drive by the State Opera, the famous Musikverein, and various palaces. The baroque era (17th-18th C) saw the arrival of opera, born in Italy around 1600 and ardently welcomed to Vienna by the Court and citizenry alike. The 18th C was dominated by the figure of Haydn, the initiator of Classicism in Vienna; his ‘Seasons’ is intimately linked to the Schwarzenberg Palace. Here Mozart discovered the works of Bach and Handel in the house of Maria Theresa’s doctor’s son; and Beethoven and Gluck were guests at the Lobkowitz palace. With the encouragement of Joseph II the number of theatres multiplied, helping to bring music within reach of the middle classes. EVE: Dinner at hotel or nearby restaurant and overnight in Vienna. Ibis Wien Mariahilf (B,D)

Schönbrunn Palace PM: Visit the House of Music, a modern interactive museum dedicated to sound and music situated in a historic palace. Take a journey through the magic world of music. Visit the Vienna Philharmonic Museum on the first floor, the sound gallery, the exhibits dedicated to the great composers of Vienna, and much more. EVE Performance at the Votivkirche. Dinner and overnight in Vienna. Ibis Wien Mariahilf (B,D)

WED 15 MAR

Vienna/Salzburg

AM: Check out of your hotel and board your coach to Salzburg. PM: Arrive in Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and famous for them film The Sound of Music. Take a guided walking tour of the old town. See the Cathedral, Mozart’s birthplace, Mirabell Gardens,

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Day-by-Day Itinerary GetreideGasse, Peter’s Caves and much more. Check in at your hotel for your final two nights in Europe. Hotel Imlauer & Brau

exterior may look grim, but inside there are lavish state rooms. Enjoy some free time before preparing for your final concert.

EVE: Group dinner. (B,D)

Fortress Hohensalzburg EVE: Performance at Salzburg University Great Hall.

THU 16 MAR

Salzburg

AM: After breakfast visit Fortress Hohensalzburg including a trip by funicular up to the fortress. Hohensalzburg is Salzburg's acropolis and the largest preserved medieval fortress in Central Europe. The

EVE: Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant and final overnight in Salzburg. Hotel Imlauer & Brau (B,D)

FRI 17 MAR

Salzburg/Departure

AM: Transfer to Munich for your return flights. (B, Meals in-flight) Code: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Itinerary subject to change. Performances subject to confirmation.

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What’s Included? 

AIRFARE: Round-trip economy class airfare from Chicago via an ARC/IATA approved scheduled carrier. Current flight schedule for Kennedy and Washington High Schools: FRI 10 MAR SAT 11 MAR FRI 17 MAR

LH431 LH1392 LH434

Chicago/Frankfurt Frankfurt/Prague Munich/Chicago

4:15P-7:30A (11 MAR) 9:05A-10:05A 3:45P-7:55P

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ACCOMMODATION: Six nights accommodation in multiple occupancy accommodations in three-star hotels, with private facilities. Hotels as listed or similar.

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MEALS: Breakfast and dinner daily as outlined in the itinerary.

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GROUND TRANSPORT: Transfers and transportation via one or two private, deluxe airconditioned motorcoaches. Transfers to and from concerts are included. Roundtrip transfers between Cedar Rapids and Chicago are included.

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LUGGAGE TRUCK for transfer of equipment.

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SIGHTSEEING: Extensive sightseeing throughout; entrance fees included.

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EXPERT GUIDES: A professional English-speaking tour guide from arrival in Prague through departure from Munich.

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ACCOLADES ESCORT: An experienced Accolades escort will accompany the group from the U.S. gateway.

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GRATUITIES: Gratuities to drivers and guides (for your convenience, $70 per person has been included).

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TAXES: Airport/foreign departure taxes (currently $520 per person).

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PERFORMANCES: Assistance with planning and arranging a total of three concerts. Exact dates and venues of concerts are subject to mutual agreement and confirmation.

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ALL THE INFO YOU NEED: Comprehensive documentation including travel accessory, bag tags, name tags, flight and land itineraries, destination literature, customs information, travel tips and more.

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INSURANCE: Post departure insurance covering trip interruption, trip delay, missed connection, baggage and personal effects, baggage delay, emergency accident /sickness medical expense, and emergency evacuation/repatriation. See Travel Insurance section for details.

Not included: • • • • • • •

Porterage, excess baggage/equipment charges. Passport fees. A passport valid six months beyond date of reentry to the U.S. is required. No entry visa is required for U.S. citizens; non-U.S. citizens may require a visa. Beverages other than coffee/tea at breakfast. Any meal or sightseeing item not listed in the itinerary. Items of a personal nature. Fuel surcharges and/or tax increases levied since the pricing of this tour. 4

Tour Cost Summary* Group Size – three schools combined 95-99 travelers

From Chicago

Per person in multiple occupancy

Double room supplement

$2949

$140

Single room supplement $330

*Costs per person based on multiple occupancy, in USD

Important Notes: Costs: The tour cost is per person based on current airfare from Chicago, multiple occupancy, tariffs and currency valuations as of October 2016, a minimum of 95 travelers, and subject to confirmation. While we will do everything possible to maintain the listed price and/or itinerary, they are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. Single room supplements may have limited availability and are on a request basis only. Iowa Seller of Travel #1075

Tour Conditions • A preliminary list of equipment such as instruments, including their weight and dimensions (in metric), is requested at this time for negotiation with the airlines and ground suppliers. Excess baggage fees may be charged for airline and/or ground transportation. • PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

• $300 per person is required by May 19, 2016. • $1000 per person is required by November 4, 2016. • Final payment & rooming list are due January 4, 2017. NOTE: Payment(s) by credit card incur a one-time charge of $90 per person payable with final invoice. Individual Cancellations:

Sept. 12 – Nov. 3, 2016 Nov. 4, 2016 – Feb. 23, 2017 February 24, 2017 or after

$300 per person will be assessed $400 plus any unrecoverable hotel and airfare payments No refund

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CHANGES TO GROUP FLIGHTS: The group airfare contract for this tour may not allow travelers to make any date or itinerary changes. If you are considering other dates or cities, please submit your request in writing well in advance to secure the best rates and schedule, but no later than November 4, 2016. A minimum fee of $175 per person will apply for changes to group flights in addition to a possible airfare increase.

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LATE BOOKINGS: Passengers registering within thirty days of tour departure will be charged a $50 per person fee. Tour payment in full is required before we can request and confirm space. This fee does not cover any additional airline or ground service charges.

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Note to our travelers: Please be assured that Accolades continually monitors industry events, such as airline strikes and bankruptcies, etc. If any such events affect your tour, you will be notified. At the time this tour was developed there was not a U.S. State Department Travel Warning in effect for this destination; please refer to the following website for current information or call Accolades. http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html

ACCOLADES TRAVEL INSURANCE: Accolades offers well-designed and competitive insurance coverage from an independent company. Post-departure travel insurance is included in the base price of the tour. Comprehensive coverage is available at a supplement and is highly recommended. By adding the comprehensive coverage, travelers will be covered for events that may cause them to cancel the trip, i.e., pre-existing medical conditions (certain restrictions apply). We recommend selecting the comprehensive coverage up front and including it for all travelers.

Post Departure Plan coverage – included in tour cost Trip Interruption: Trip Delay (6 hours or more): Missed Connection: Baggage Loss: Baggage Delay (24 hours): Emergency Accident & Sickness Medical Expense: Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation: Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services *Maximum limit of $10,000

$500 (return air only) $750 ($150 per day) $500 (3 or more hours) $1500 ($250 per article) $300 $25,000 $100,000 included

Comprehensive Plan coverage at a supplement of $74 ($111*) for coverage up to $3000 Trip Cancellation: Trip Interruption: Trip Delay (6 hours or more): Missed Connection: Baggage Loss: Baggage Delay (24 hours): Emergency Accident & Sickness Medical Expense: Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation: Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services **Maximum limit of $10,000

full cost of tour** 150% cost of tour** $750 ($150 per day) $500 (3 or more hours) $1500 ($250 per article) $300 $25,000 $100,000 included

Additional coverage provided as needed; the full cost of your tour must be covered. Once purchased, travel insurance is non-refundable. *Cancel for Any Reason Coverage - 75% of the nonrefundable trip cost will be reimbursed for cancellation 2 or more days prior to the scheduled departure. All travelers must participate in the plan.

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