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CELESTIAL VOYAGERS - TOUR 

Tour Name:
Penn State Brandywine Barcelona
Date:
Nov.23.2013 - Nov.30.2013 
Destination:
Spain
Tour Number:
4412
Price:
$1,695
Interest:
Academia
Brochure: Download 4412 PSB Barcelona 2013.pdf

 

 

Itinerary

Day 1 Saturday, November 23 Departure

Depart from Newark airport on TAP Air Portugal. Check-in at the airport 3 hours prior to departure. A shuttle will be arranged from Brandywine Campus to go to Newark Airport. (additional price to be advised depending on size of the group)

Day 2 Sunday, November 24, Barcelona

Connection in Lisbon for Barcelona. Coach transfer on arrival to go to Hotel Rialto conveniently located in the heart of Barcelona. Start exploring the city in the afternoon: the Cathedral, the Ramblas and the narrow streets of the Old city.

Day 3, Monday, November 25, Barcelona

Visit Barcelona on your own in relation to the course work required by your professor. Academic assistance provided daily.
Day 4 Tuesday, November 26, Barcelona

Visit Barcelona on your own in relation to the course work required by your professor. Academic assistance provided daily. Optional Gaudi tour: the Sagrada Familia, Parque Guell and La Pedrera. ( a minimum of 10 participants is required to operate this tour).

Day 5 Wednesday, November 27, Barcelona

Visit Barcelona on your own in relation to the course work required by your professor. Academic assistance provided daily. Optional tour to Montserrat. Free registration, but you need to register. Assistance to go to the station to buy your ticket for the train and the funicular which will take you to the Monastery (Train and entrance fees will cost you around $30)

Day 6 Thursday November 28, Barcelona

Visit Barcelona on your own in relation to the course work required by your professor. Academic assistance provided daily.
Day 7 Friday, November 29 Barcelona

Visit Barcelona on your own in relation to the course work required by your professor. Academic assistance provided daily. Optional full day tour to Figueras to visit Salvador Dali Museum with a stop in Girona.

Day 8 Saturday, November 30 Return

Early morning transfer to the airport for flight back to Newark, via Lisbon. Optional return transfer if you booked it for departure.


Air Schedule

 

DATE FLIGHT # FROM TO DEPARTURE ARRIVAL + day
Nov. 23
 TP 104
 Newark
 Lisbon
 5:55 PM
 6:00 AM
 +1
Nov. 24
 TP 1038
 Lisbon
 Barcelona
 7:40 AM
 10:30 AM
Nov. 30
 TP 1047
 Barcelona
 Lisbon
 6:40 AM 7:40 AM
Nov. 30
 TP 103
 Lisbon
 Newark
 12:30 PM
 3:45 PM


Hotel Addresses

Subject to change

 

Hotel Rialto

 Carrer de Ferran, 40-42 | 08002 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

http://www.hotel-rialto.com/en/

 

 

Price


$1,695 (includes airfare, taxes and surcharges)


This price includes:

  • Round trip flights from Newark with TAP, Portuguese Airline, via Lisbon.
  • Taxes and fuel surcharges at $646.00 subject to adjustment at time of ticketing 7 nights accommodation at Hotel Rialto, (or similar) - double occupancy.
  • Hot buffet breakfast daily Airport/hotel/airport transfers in Barcelona
  • Supervision by Penn State faculty members.

 

This price does not include:

 

  • Single room supplement + $ 330.00
  • Optional tours:
  • Gaudi in Barcelona: Sagrada Familia, Parque Guell and La Pedrera + $95.00 includes entrance fees & elevator (min. 10)
  • Gerona & Figueras with Salvador Dali Museum + $125.00 (min. 20)
  • Montserrat Monastery in a stunning setting Free reservation.
  • Meals other than breakfast
  • Cost of personal items: phone, drinks, internet access, etc...
  • HTH travel and health insurance required by Penn State
  • Passport and visa fees. Everyone needs a passport valid until June 1, 2014. If you are not an American citizen, a visa may be required. A Green Card or equivalent is compulsory.

Due to new security procedures, full passport information has to be available to issue airline tickets. Delays may create penalties and/or cancellations.

 


Registration


Registration online: (click here)
Register online, then mail your deposit immediately with copy of your passport, if available to:


CELESTIAL VOYAGERS
27-28 Thomson Avenue , WS11

Long Island City, NY 11101

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Registration by mail:
You can mail your reservation form along with your payment.

Terms & Conditions


Celestial Voyagers’ terms relate to contracts with airlines, hotels and other suppliers. The regulations below must be strictly enforced as they are related to these contracts.


Deposit $500.00 due upon registration


Balance due no later than September 30, 2013


Space may still be available after September 30, nevertheless, after this date airfare may increase. Air fare adjustment and/or additional $100.00 late fee may apply.


All check payments to be made out to Celestial Voyagers escrow account. Your deposit secures your reservation with the airline, the hotel and other suppliers. It must be sent with a copy of your passport and the registration form.


Credit card payments:



We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. You can now pay online with PayPal - you don't need to have a PayPal account to pay us.  Click 'Pay Now' below.

 



Cancellation:
All cancellations must be received in writing. The following penalties apply:

• $150.00 non refundable processing fee.
• 50% of total trip cost for cancellations received between September 20 and October 1, 2013
• 100% of total trip cost for cancellations received on or after October 2 or in case of no-show.

These policies will be strictly applied.

Travel Insurance


All travelers on Penn State programs are required to purchase travel insurance through HTH Worldwide. Students will be sent enrollment information 2 weeks prior to departure. Non-students must purchase TravelGap or TripProtector from http://www.hthtravelinsurance.com.

Contact: Gail Wray at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions.

Travel Documents


Travel documents will be distributed at Penn State Brandywine, on Thursday, November 7 at 12:30 PM. It is most important to attend this meeting or send a substitute. If this is not possible, your professor(s) and Celestial Voyagers MUST be notified.

If your documents have to be sent directly to you, you must submit your request for this service in writing and supply your address. Somebody will need to be home to sign for the package and a $20.00 administration, handling and mailing fee applies.

 


Contacts

Courses:


Paul Greene ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). INART 1 (GA, 3 cr). Program leader

Mark Westmoreland ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). PHIL 102 (GH, 3 cr)

Susan Fredericks. COMM 100 (GS, 3 cr)


For more details on the program or for additional information, please contact:

Dr. Paul David Greene

Coordinator of Penn State Brandywine's Global Program

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Mrs. Gail Wray

Phone: 610-892-1472

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All travel arrangements are made by:


Celestial Voyagers, Inc .
Francoise and Chris
27-28 Thomson Avenue, WS11
Long Island City, NY 11101

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Phone: 516 829 1525
Fax: 718-729-0306


All academic arrangements are made with PSU Brandywine campus and confirm agreement to abide by Penn State University’s stipulated rules of conduct.




For information on academic arrangements, visit Penn State Brandywine Global Programs online at www.brandywine.psu.edu/global