ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE
EUROPE 2009
Tour# 2003
July 1 - 13, 2009
$2,695.00
(includes airport taxes and fuel surcharge)Visit four of the greatest cities in Europe: Munich, Prague, Berlin and Madrid. Fly from Kennedy with Iberia Airlines.
This tour is open to all students, faculty and friends of St. Joseph's College.
| DAY 1 | WED | JUL 1 | DEPARTURE |
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Evening departure from Kennedy airport for your overnight flight to Munich.
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| DAY 2 | THU | JUL 2 | MUNICH |
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Arrive in Munich. Transfer to Hotel Ludwig, a 2-star hotel, magnificently located in the center of the city. Remainder of the day at leisure.
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| DAY 3 | FRI | JUL 3 | MUNICH |
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Morning city tour which includes photo stops at the Nymphenburg Palace and Schleissheim Castle. Remainder of the day at leisure. Evening walk to the famous Hofbrau House for dinner.
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| DAY 4 | SAT | JUL 4 | MUNICH |
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Optional full day excursion to the Bavarian castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof.
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| DAY 5 | SUN | JUL 5 | PRAGUE |
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Morning drive to Prague. Afternoon at leisure after checking in at Hotel Majestic.
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| DAY 6 | MON | JUL 6 | PRAGUE |
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Full day sightseeing tour with guide to visit the Old Palace, Golden Lane and Daliborka, St. George's Basilica and St. Vitus Cathedral.
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| DAY 7 | TUE | JUL 7 | PRAGUE |
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Full day at leisure.
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| DAY 8 | WED | JUL 8 | BERLIN |
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Morning drive to Dresden. Guided city tour of Dresden. Visit the Hofkirche Cathedral and view the Semper Opera House. Continue to Berlin.
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| DAY 9 | THU | JUL 9 | BERLIN |
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Morning guided tour. View the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag parliament building. Afternoon free at leisure.
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| DAY 10 | FRI | JUL 10 | BERLIN |
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Full day at leisure.
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| DAY 11 | SAT | JUL 11 | BERLIN / MADRID |
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Transfer to airport for Iberia flight to Madrid. Transfer to hotel on arrival.
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| DAY 12 | SAT | JUL 11 | MADRID |
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Morning guided walking tour including a visit to the famous Prado Museum. Afternoon at leisure.
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| DAY 13 | SAT | JUL 11 | RETURN |
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Transfer to Barajas airport for your flight back to to Kennedy.
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The exact timing of these flights is subject to change and will be reconfirmed.
Check-in at the airport should be 3 hours prior to departure time.
| DATE | FLIGHT NO: | FROM | TO | DEP | ARR | |
| July 1 | IB6250 | JFK | MAD | 1800 | 0710 | |
| July 2 | IB3534 | MAD | MUC | 0900 | 1125 | |
| July 11 | IB3551 | TXL | MAD | 1225 | 1525 | |
| July 13 | IB6251 | MAD | JFK | 1340 | 1610 |
Hotel Ludwig
12 Arnulfstrasse
Munich 80335 Germany
Tel: 011 49 89 55139-0
Majestic Plaza
Stepanska 33
110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic
Tel: 011 420 721 859 934
Euro Hotel
Hermannplatz 9
10967 Berlin, Germany
Tel: 011 49 30 613820
Gran Atlanta
Comandante Zorita 34
28020 Madrid, Spain
Tel: 011 34 915 535 900
$2,695.00
This price includes:
- Round trip flights from JFK to Munich returning from Madrid with Iberia Airlines.
- Flight Berlin / Madrid with Iberia Airlines.
- Airport, security taxes and "Q" tax for fuel surcharge included.
- Breakfast daily.
- 11 nights accommodation in double rooms the hotels listed above
- Dinner at the Hofbrau House in Munich.
- Deluxe motor-coach for tours and transfers.
- Entrance fees to monuments with sightseeing tours as per itinerary.
- English speaking local guides.
This price does not include:
- Single room supplement + $775.00.
- Full day excursion to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles + $125.00.
- Increases in fuel surcharges and airport taxes.
- Cost of personal items such as phone, drinks, laundry, etc.
- Meals other than specified.
- Optional travel insurance.
- Passport & VISA FEE
If you are a U.S. passport holder, make sure you passport is valid until January 13, 2010. If you are not an American citizen, a visa may be required. Please check and arrange this well ahead of the tour departure date.
A green card is compulsory for returning to the US.
This tour is run in conjunction with ART 103 - second semester.
All participants are required to complete the St. Joseph's College application packet, which includes an application, Permission to use Photograph form and a behavior contract. The packet will be mailed to you after you have registered.
Registration online:
(click here)
Register online, then mail your deposit immediately with copy of your passport, if
available, along with the optional travel insurance amount to:
Celestial Voyagers
79 Watermill Lane
Great Neck, NY 11021
Registration by mail:
All registrations for this trip should be submitted online
Deposit $1,000.00, to be received by March 13.
($150.00 of which is non refundable)
For registrations made after April 17, 2009, payment in full is necessary.
Balance due no later than April 17, 2009
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.
Credit card payments:
We accept Visa and Master Card. Since Merchant fees are not included in the package
price, a 3.5% supplement applies if you wish to pay by credit card.
Cancellation:
All cancellations must be received in writing.
The following penalties will apply:
- $150.00 processing fee will apply upon receipt of the written cancellation notice.
- Penalty of 50% of the cost of the trip if written cancellation is received between April 15 and May 28, 2009.
- Penalty of 100% of the cost of the trip if written cancellation is received after May 28, 2009 or in case of no show.
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
If your documents have to be sent individually, you must submit your request with your address in writing. A $20.00 administration, handling and mailing fee will apply.
Faculty contacts:
Dr. Frank Lerche
Fine Arts Department
St. Joseph's College
155 Roe Boulevard
PAtchogue, NY 11772
631-242-6848
631-447-3317
631-447-3639
flerche@sjcny.edu
Ken Kuveke
Global Studies
631-447-8545
kkuveke@sjcny.edu
All travel arrangements are made by:
Celestial Voyagers, Inc.
Francoise, Leigh or Susy
79 Watermill Lane
Great Neck, NY 11021
Email: susy@celestialvoyagers.com
Phone: 516 829 1525
Fax: 516 829 0703