Departure from Philadelphia for an overnight flight to Vienna, via London with British Airways. Flight # 66 leaves Philadelphia at 7:25 PM. Check-in at BA counter by 5:00 PM.
Arrival London Heathrow at 7:30 AM. Connection with flight # 700 leaves LHR at 9:25 AM and arrives Vienna at 12:50 PM. Assistance and transfer to hotel. Check in for 3 nights.
Guided orientation city tour to see the main landmarks of the Austrian capital.
4:30 PM Entrance to Haus der Musik
6:00 PM Entrance to Vienna State Opera for an inside visit of the building.
Day in Vienna for academic studies. Evening performance at the Vienna Opera: the tonight show is Turandot by Puccini Tickets at minimum price are included.
Day in Vienna for academic studies.
Evening departure from the hotel to go to the vineyards overlooking the city. Typical dinner with two Viennese musicians playing traditional folk music with violin and accordion. Viennese menu with the typical Weiner Schneizel (turkey).
Departure by coach. Morning drive to Gussing. (163 miles, 21/2 hour drive).
Time for lunch before visiting the center
2:00 PM Technical visit at the European center for Renewable energy for 2 hours.
4:00 PM Continuation to Budapest (164 miles, 3-hour drive).
Check-in at the hotel on arrival for 3 nights.
Morning guided city tour
31/2 hour guided tour. This tour includes a roundtrip funicular ride to go to Buda Castle Hill and the entrance to the Museum of Music History
Afternoon in Budapest for academic studies.
You cannot be in Budapest without experiencing one of many famous spas. Bubbling up through the city’s limestone foundations are 118 natural thermal springs that deliver 70 million liters of therapeutic waters each day. No wonder they call Budapest the “City of Spas.” The Turkish baths of Budapest are exquisite, an everlasting memory of Ottoman rule during the 16th and 17th centuries, renowned the world over for their relaxing and medicinal purposes.
Day in Budapest for academic studies
Dinner and show at Spinoza Restaurant including a Klezmer show.
Early transfer to the airport for your return home.
Flight BA# 865 leaves Budapest at 8:15 AM, and arrives London at 10:10 AM
Connecting flight BA#67 leaves at 2:10 PM and arrives Philadelphia at 6:25 PM
Course registration for Vienna/Budapest opens in October 2019
* AMST 105/ENGL 105 European Roots in Popular Culture, Patricia Hillen
* INART 50 The Science of Music, Evan Bradley
* PSYCH 144Z Climate Change: Individual Behaviors and Group Attitudes, Joshua Marquit
Renaissance Wien Hotel
Arrival date: March 8, 2020 – stay 3 nights
Address: Linke Wienzeile, Ullmannstraße 71, 1150 Wien, Austria
Phone: +43 1 891020
A 2-minute walk from the nearest U-Bahn stop, this upscale modern hotel on a busy street lies 1.5 km from Schönbrunn Palace. The Vienna State Opera is 3.9 km away.
Sleek rooms and suites with plush decor provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks, as well as mini fridges, and tea and coffeemakers.
Amenities include a fitness room, a sauna and a sophisticated restaurant with a bar. There are also 8 meeting rooms.
NH Budapest City Hotel
Arrival date: March 11, 2010 – stay 3 nights
Address: Budapest, Vígszínház utca 3 H, 1137 Hungary
Phone: +36 1 814 0000
In the Újlipótváros business district, this modern hotel is a 5-minute walk from a tram stop, a 14-minute walk from the Hungarian Parliament Building and 2.1 km from Margaret Island.
The polished rooms have sitting areas with sofabeds, and offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Room service is available 24/7.
A breakfast buffet is served in a contemporary restaurant. There’s also a lobby bar. Other amenities include a fitness room, a sauna, massages services and meeting rooms.
* Round-trip flight between Philadelphia and Vienna / Budapest with British Airways
* Six nights hotel accommodations
* Daily breakfast & 2 dinners
* All visits with entrance fees as per itinerary
* Single room supplement + $350
* Passport and visa fees
* Optional travel insurance in case of trip cancellation or delays
* Additional excursions or activities not mentioned in itinerary or reserved in advance
* Transportation except where noted in the itinerary
* Tips for drivers and guides
* Upgrade to hotel accommodations and activities
* Cost of personal items: phone, drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc.
* Any services not listed above as “included”
| Date | Flight# | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2020 | BA066 | PHL, Philadelphia | 7:25PM | LHR, London Heathrow | 7:30AM+1 |
| Mar 8, 2020 | BA700 | LHR, London Heathrow | 9:25AM | VIE, Vienna International | 12:50PM |
| Mar 14, 2020 | BA865 | BUD, Budapest | 8:15AM | LHR, London Heathrow | 10:10AM |
| Mar 14, 2020 | BA067 | LHR, London Heathrow | 2:10PM | PHL, Philadelphia | 6:25PM |
* $350 if cancellation is received between December 01 – January 2, 2020
* 50% of the total trip cost between January 03 – January 22, 2020
* 100% of the total trip cost after January 22, 2020 or in case of no-show
* Name changes $250 – subject to airline’s approval
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Everyone needs a passport valid until September 14, 2020. If you are not an American citizen, a visa may be required. A Green Card or equivalent is compulsory.
All academic arrangements are made with PSU Brandywine campus and confirm agreement to abide by Penn State University’s stipulated rules of conduct.
Gineth is in charge of the Operations Department, supervising ticketing and travel planning. With over twelve years of experience in the travel industry, Gineth has exceptional leadership experience, and her passion for travel has contributed to her successful career.