Center Grove High School Concert Choir Option A London & Dublin June 12-19, 2012

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1 Center Grove High School Concert Choir Option A London & Dublin June 12-19, 2012

2 Tour Overview Seven-Day (Six-Night) Itinerary June 12 19, 2012 Travel Day, Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Overnight commercial flights from Indianapolis to London, England Day One, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Morning arrival into London airport. After customs formalities the group are welcome by our local professional guides. Board waiting motorcoach and transfer into central London. Enroute to the hotel we pass many of the major sights of London s West End including Downing Street, Big Ben, River Thames, the House of Parliament, Buckingham Palace including the changing of the guard (if held). Included admission fees to Westminster Abbey and Shakespeare s Globe Exhibition. Welcome dinner in the suburban London hotel.

3 Tour Overview Seven-Day (Six-Night) Itinerary June 12 19, 2012 Day Two, Thursday, June 14, 2012 Continue London sightseeing today in the city of London, passing through the financial district, Tower Bridge, St Paul s Cathedral including a guided tour of the Tower of London & Crown Jewels. Soon after he became King in 1066 William the Conqueror built a fortress here to guard the entrance to London from the Thames estuary. The Tower has since served as a royal residence, armoury, treasury and most famously as a prison for enemies of the crown. We have time to visit the world famous Madame Tussuard s Waxworks museum. Early dinner before tonight s concert performance in a local London venue.

4 Tour Overview Seven-Day (Six-Night) Itinerary June 12 19, 2012 Day Three, Friday, June 15, 2012 We transfer this morning to Stonehenge, this Neolithic monument looms over Salisbury Plain with its 50 ton pillars, part calendar, part place of worship, dates back over 3000 years. From Stonehenge we transfer to nearby Salisbury for free time for lunch. This afternoon we include a walking tour of this charming market town with an included visit to Salisbury Cathedral. The cathedral dates from 1220 and is a beautiful and historic building, an international symbol of Christianity and a world class heritage attraction. Return to suburban London hotel in time for dinner.

5 Tour Overview Seven-Day (Six-Night) Itinerary June 12 19, 2012 Day Four, Saturday, June 16, 2012 Our day trip out of London today commences in Oxford, known as the city of Dreaming Spires. During our walking tour of this historic city we visit Christ Church which is Oxford s largest college, re-founded by Henry VIII in Fans of the Harry Potter films will recognize the Great Hall at Christ Church as it was here that was used a double for some of the interior shots of Hogwarts School We continue to Warwick Castle, Warwick s magnificent castle is a splendid medieval fortress which is also one of the country s finest stately homes dating back to the 14th century. Our guided tour will introduce you to the Great Hall, the state rooms and the Kingmaker Exhibition which is a dramatic display of life in medieval England. Return to Suburban London hotel in time for dinner.

6 Tour Overview Seven-Day (Six-Night) Itinerary June 12 19, 2012 Day Five, Sunday, June 17, 2012 Morning departure to London airport to catch the short flight to Dublin. On arrival into Dublin the group are welcomed by our local professional Irish tour guides. We transfer into Dublin and enroute to the hotel we have an included panoramic sightseeing tour which takes in the fascinating historic buildings and Georgian Squares. Some free time before checking into the hotel. dinner in the Dublin hotel.

7 Tour Overview Seven-Day (Six-Night) Itinerary June 12 19, 2012 Day Six, Monday, June 18, 2012 Continue Dublin sightseeing today including St Patrick s Cathedral where it is anticipated the choir can perform a lunchtime concert. St. Patrick s Cathedral stands on the oldest Christian site in Dublin where it is said that the Saint baptised converts to the Christian faith. This afternoon we visit Trinity College which was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. The main attractions at Trinity are the Old Library which houses 200,000 antiquarian texts and the Book of Kells, a medieval illuminated manuscript dating from around AD 806. Some free time for shopping before tonight s farewell dinner.

8 Tour Overview Seven-Day (Six-Night) Itinerary June 12 19, 2012 Day Seven, Tuesday, June 19, 2012 Morning departure to Dublin airport for your return flight to the USA.

9 Tour Overview Seven-Day (Six-Night) Itinerary June 12 19, 2012 SAMPLE FLIGHT SCHEDULE, REQUESTED: Multiple flights needed to accommodate group size June 12, 2012: Delta Flight 2281, Indianapolis departure 7:00 PM, connecting Atlanta Arrive London, 11:05 am, June 13 th AND Delta Flight 5873, Indianapolis departure 12:05 PM, connecting Boston Arrive London, 6:25 am, June 13th June 19, 2012: Delta Flight 123, Shannon departure 11:05 AM, Connecting New York Arrive Indianapolis 9:10 pm and Delta Flight 123, Shannon departure 11:05 Am, connecting NY and Boston Arrive Indianapolis 9:41 pm

10 Tour Package Prices Per Person LAND AND AIR PRICING: Double Occupancy: $3, includes insurance Single Occupancy: $3, includes insurance AIRFARES SUBJECT TO FUEL SURCHARGE FINAL FLIGHT SCHEDULES PUBLISHED ON JULY 28, 2011 Tour pricing is based on a minimum of 85 passengers. Group must sign Waiver to decline insurance will reduce price by $ per person

11 Tour Inclusions TRANSPORTATION Transportation via modern motorcoaches in Ireland and England, per the itinerary Round Trip Commercial flight between Indianapolis and London, returning from Shannon, Ireland One-way flight between London-Dublin ACCOMMODATIONS Four (4) nights hotel accommodations in London Area outer suburban or airport location Two (2) nights hotel accommodations in Dublin area outer suburban or airport location ACTIVITIES Guided sightseeing tours of London, Dublin, Stonehenge, and Warwick Entrance fees to Westminster Abbey, Shakespeare Globe theatre and Exhibition, Tower of London, Madame Tussauds, Stonehenge, Christ Church, Trinity College, and St. Patrick s Cathedral MEALS: Breakfast each morning in your hotel (total of 6 breakfasts) Six (6) dinners throughout tour at your hotels

12 Tour Inclusions POSSIBLE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES: Performances have been tentatively scheduled for this proposal, to be arranged if deemed possible by choir director Choral performance at St. Patrick s Cathedral or St. Anne s Church in Dublin, Ireland pending approval Choral performance at Southwark Cathedral in London, England pending approval OTHER INCLUSIONS: Grueninger Tours Travel Director throughout the tour, along with European travel staff member(s) Two (2) complimentary tours (based on double occupancy and a minimum of 85 paid passengers) Luggage tags and custom itineraries for all tour participants All taxes and tips on included items THE TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE Airline Fuel Surcharge (if applicable); baggage handling; forwarding of baggage; oversize or overweight baggage; incidental charges (i.e., snacks, laundry, room service, phone calls, pay movies and games, souvenirs); equipment rental; tips to step-on guides, drivers or travel directors and any items not mentioned above.

13 Tour Conditions: Payment Schedule deposit $ Due upon registration 2 nd deposit $ AUGUST 19, RD deposit $ SEPTEMBER 19, TH deposit $ OCTOBER 19, TH deposit $ NOVEMBER 19, TH deposit $ DECEMBER 19, TH deposit $ JANUARY 19, TH deposit $ FEBRUARY 19, TH deposit $ MARCH 19, 2012 Final Balance May 1, 2012 Please deposit on all paying passengers but include earned complimentary passengers in ALL your counts. The Final Invoice will reflect the credit for the complimentary trips earned. Please remit all payments, made payable by check, to Grueninger Music Tours at: Grueninger Music Tours Meridian Tower Suite West 103rd Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46290

14 Tour Conditions: Cancellation Information In the event the group cancels more than 180 days before departure due to the following reasons: monetary crisis, political or social unrest, terrorist activities, labor problems, mechanical or construction difficulties, local laws or regulations, climatic aberrations, fire, disaster, diseases, acts of God, or novel conditions, the group will be charged a fee equal to any non-refundable costs set forth by GMT (including all site inspection costs, if applicable) for the purpose of acquiring vendor services for the Band. If group cancellation is received days before departure, the group will be charged 5% of the total tour fee, based on the minimum number of participants contracted for, in addition to any non-refundable costs set forth by GMT for the purpose of acquiring vendor services for the Band. If group cancellation is received days prior to departure, the group will be charged 10% of the total tour fee, based on the minimum number of participants contracted for, in addition to any nonrefundable costs set forth by GMT for the purpose of acquiring vendor services for the Band. If group cancellation is received days prior to departure, the group will be charged 50% of the total tour fee, based on the minimum number of participants contracted for, in addition to any non-refundable costs set forth by GMT for the purpose of acquiring vendor services for the Band. If group cancellation is received days prior to departure, the group will be charged 75% of the total tour fee, based on the minimum number of participants contracted for, in addition to any non-refundable costs set forth by GMT for the purpose of acquiring vendor services for the Band. There is no refund for group cancellation within the last 60 days. Note: GMT must receive written notice of all cancellations and changes to itinerary.

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