PENN STATE WORTHINGTON SCRANTON
MADRID 2009
Penn State Worthington Scranton
Madrid 2009
Tour # 1995
March 8 - March 14, 2009
From $ 1,250.00 (includes airfare, taxes & fuel surcharge @ $430.00)
ITINERARY
Day 1 Sunday, March 8 DEPARTURE
Depart from JFK or Newark for your flight to Madrid, Spain. Tickets will be issued by the end of November and are non refundable/non changeable.
Day 2 Monday, March 9 MADRID
Arrival at Barajas airport in Madrid. Take the bus to Plaza Colon in the center of Madrid, then a taxi to your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure to explore Madrid’s old town, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Gran Via, etc.
Day 3 Tuesday, March 10 MADRID
Visit the famous Prado Museum in the morning. Then in the afternoon walk to the Reina Sofia Museum. Do not miss Picasso’s famous painting 'Guernica'.
Day 4 Wednesday, March 11 MADRID
Public transportation to Toledo. Full day to explore the former capital of Spain.
Day 5 Thursday, March 12 MADRID
Morning visit to the Royal Palace, the official residence of the King of Spain.
Day 6 Friday, March 13 MADRID
Full day at leisure.
Day 7 Saturday, March 14 RETURN
Return to Barajas airport for your flight back to the US.
Air Schedule
To be advised
Hotel Address
Hotel will be confirmed after airline tickets have been issued and address will be advised.
PRICE $1,250.00
This price includes:
- Round trip flights from JFK to Madrid.
- Airport, security taxes and “Q” tax for fuel surcharge at $430.00, subject to adjustment
at time of ticketing.
- Transfers, assistance, guide services and sightseeing as per itinerary.
- 5 nights central hotel accommodation in double room.
- Buffet breakfast daily.
- Transfers from Barajas airport in Madrid to Plaza Colon by public transportation.
- Assistance of Dr. Beatriz Rivera-Barnes.
This price does not include:
- Single room supplement.
- Transportation to and from JFK airport.
- Entrance fees to museums, public transportation, tours.
- Merchant fee of
3.5% on any payment made by Visa or Mastercard.
- Cost of personal items such as phone, drinks, laundry, etc.
- Meals other than specified.
- Optional travel insurance.
- Passport & visa fee.
Everyone needs a passport valid until September14, 2009. If you are not an American citizen a visa may be required. A green card is compulsory.
REGISTRATION
Registration by mail:
One registration form per passenger is required. This form can be found inside each brochure. Fill out the form and mail it with your deposit, copy of your passport if available, and the optional travel insurance to:
Celestial Voyagers, Inc.
79 Watermill Lane
Great Neck, NY 11021
Registration online:
http://www.celestialvoyagers.com/html/reservations.htm
Register online, then mail your deposit immediately with copy of your passport, if available, and the optional travel insurance.
In the comments please give the following information:
Roommate(s) name(s), type of room (single, twin, triple)
Tour #: 1995, Tour name: Penn State Worthington Scranton Madrid
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1st payment of $800.00 will secure your airline ticket.
It is due no later than November 21, 2008.
Balance of $450.00 to be paid by January 15, 2009.
All payments by check to be made out to Celestial Voyagers escrow account
Your deposit will secure your reservation with the airline, the hotel and other suppliers.
It must be sent with a copy of your passport, the registration form and the optional travel insurance premium if you choose to purchase it.
Late Fee of $100.00 or more will apply on all payments received after November 21, 2008. This late fee relates to increases in airfare.
Credit card payments
We accept Visa and Mastercard. Since Merchant fees are not included in the price, should you wish to pay by credit card, a 3.5% supplement applies to the amount paid.
Cancellation
All cancellations must be received in writing.
Payments are fully non refundable as suppliers have to be paid immediately after we receive your registration.
Airline tickets are non refundable and will be issued by November 21, 2008.
Name changes are subject to approval and a fee of $250.00 minimum.
Some airlines charge more or do not allow name changes.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend that you avail yourself of travel insurance as protection against penalties as well as baggage damage and travel delays. Without insurance, if you cancel your trip within a few days of the departure date, the total value of the trip will not be refunded. Pre-existing medical conditions are covered only if the insurance registration has been submitted within 14 days of sending your deposit.
Please check with Celestial Voyagers for insurance plans and premiums, or refer to our insurance page for
additional information.
Premiums are subject to change without notice.
To purchase your travel insurance from Access America:
Classic and Limited Classic Plan
Basic Plan
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Travel documents will be sent to Penn State and delivered by your professor. If your documents have to be sent individually, you must submit your request with your address in writing.
A $20.00 mailing fee will apply.
CONTACTS
Penn State Worthington Scranton
Beatriz Rivera-Barnes, Ph.D
E-mail: bur3@psu.edu
Or
Celestial Voyagers
79 Watermill Lane
Great Neck, NY 11021
Francoise, Leigh or Susy
Phone: 516 829 1525 or toll-free 800 651 6262
Fax: 516 829 0703
Email : susy@celestialvoyagers.com
Family and/or friends of Penn State students, faculty and employees are
welcome on our trips!