OVERVIEW

Rome is a city you will never forget, offering incredible art and antiquities. Learn about Greek heritage and Renaissance leaders through painting and sculpture as you spend four days enjoying fountains and palaces, fabulous food and wine and a plethora of churches and ruins. Experience the unique neapolitan culture as you explore the Almalfi coast, Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii, Herculaneum and the scented trails of Capri. Southern Italy at your feet!

ITINERARY

AIR SCHEDULE

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.

Iberia Airlines

American Airlines

HOTEL ADDRESSES

Roscioli Hotels Rome

http://www.rosciolihotels.it/english/rosciolihotelroma.htm

Holiday Inn Naples

http://www.naplesithotels.holidayinn.com/

PRICE

$2,225.00 (includes airfare, taxes and surcharges)

This price includes:

*   Round trip flights from JFK airport with Iberia Airlines and American Airlines. Check-in should be 3 hours prior to departure
*   Air taxes and surcharges @ approximately $425.00 subject to adjustment at time of ticketing
*   Hot buffet breakfast daily
*   Supervision by Penn State faculty members
*   Airport/hotel transfers

*  All sightseeing tours in Southern Italy:
              * Naples city tour including Archaeological Museum
              * Pompeii walking tour
              * Excursion to Mount Vesuvius
              * Herculaneum Excavations
              * Excursion to Sorrento and Amalfi Coast
              * Capri Island: transfer to pier and round trip hydrofoil (group ticket)

This price does not include:

*   Single room supplement + $ 395.00

*   Transfers to JFK from Brandywine Campus + $95.00
*   Optional excursions in Rome:

              * Morning tour Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica + $60.00

              * Full day excursion to Tivoli and Hadrian's Villa + $60.00
*   Meals other than breakfast
*   Cost of personal items: phone, drinks, etc
*   HTH travel and health insurance required by Penn State.
*   Visitor’s fee for all participants who do not have a Penn State ID + $50.00
*   Merchant fee of 3.5% on all amounts paid by Visa or MasterCard
*   Passport and visa: Everyone needs a passport valid until November 17, 2010. If you are not an : American citizen, a visa may  be required. A Green Card or equivalent is compulsory.

COURSE REGISTRATION

Credit Courses:
A number of Penn State 3-credit courses, not requiring regular attendance at Brandywine campus, are offered in combination with all Brandywine International Studies trips. Approved full time students at all Penn State Campuses are eligible to take two courses (6 credits) at no additional cost. To establish eligibility at any Penn State campus, the student should obtain his/her adviser's permission to register then receive the confirmation of approval from the Brandywine DAA and from the teacher of the course. The courses may also be taken by non-Penn State students for transfer-credit, but in those cases the applicable tuition fee will apply.

Trip Registration versus Course Registration:
All travel arrangements are made through Celestial Voyagers, a fully insured tour operator. Do not contact Penn State professors or employees regarding flights, hotels or travel information. They may not have the very latest information.

Course Registration:
To register students MUST contact the Brandywine Campus Registrar:
Mrs. Joanna McGowan, Ph: 610-892-1401 or jxm1019@psu.edu

Do not attempt to register for or find information about these courses by Touch-Tone. Classes are NOT full, but you will be told they are. You MUST contact the registrar.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

TBA

TRIP 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, SW11
Long Island City, NY 11101

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

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 $300.00 due upon registration and before January 29, 2010

Balance due no later than March 5, 2010

After January 29 full payment is due with registration

Space may be available until January 29. However, after January 30, airfare may increase and an additional $100.00 late fee will 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 and MasterCard. Since Merchant fees are not included in the package price, a 3.5% supplement applies should you wish to pay by credit card.

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

* $150.00 non-refundable processing fee

* Penalty of 50% of the total trip cost if cancellation is received betweenMarch 5 and April 2

* Penalty of 100% of the total trip cost if cancellation is received after April 2 and in case of a 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 gbw1@psu.edu with questions.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Travel documents will be distributed at Penn State Brandywine, on April 23, 2010 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 tthe package and a $20.00 administration, handling and mailing fee applies.

CONTACTS

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

Miss Gail Wray

Phone: 610-892-1472

E-mail: gbw1@psu.edu

All travel arrangements are made by:

Celestial Voyagers, Inc.
Francoise, Leigh or Jimmy
27-28 Thomson Avenue, SW11
Long Island City, NY 11101

Email: sales@celestialvoyagers.com
Phone: 516 829 1525
Fax: 718-729-0306