GLEBE EUROPE MUSIC TOUR 2018
FLIGHT SCHEDULE:
Group 1: 40 passengers
Date Flight From To Depart Arrive
March 27 KL 672 Montreal Amsterdam 18:45 07:35+1
March 28 KL 1793 Amsterdam Munich 09:35 11:00
April 05 KL 1350 Prague Amsterdam 06:30 08:00**
April 05 KL 671 Amsterdam Montreal 15:20 16:50
Group 2: 40 passengers
March 27 KL 672 Montreal Amsterdam 18:45 07:35+1
March 28 KL 1793 Amsterdam Munich 09:35 11:00
April 05 KL 1352 Prague Amsterdam 08:50 10:25**
April 05 KL 671 Amsterdam Montreal 15:20 16:50
** This is the only flight where the groups are split
+1 Means that the flight arrives the next day
KL KLM Airlines
YOUR HOTELS
Munich: NOVOTEL MUENCHEN MESSE March 28 (1 night)
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 81829 Munich, Germany
Tel. 011-49-89-99-40-09-94
Email:
Salzburg: HOTEL EUROPA SALZBURG Mar. 29-April 1 (3 nights)
Rainerstrasse 31, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Tel. 011-43-662-88993-4500
Email:
Vienna: MERCURE WIEN WESTBAHNHOF April 1-3 (2 nights)
Felberstrasse 4, A1150 Wien, Austria
Tel. 011-43-1-98-111-910
Email:
Prague: ANDEL’S HOTEL PRAGUE April 3-5 (2 nights)
Stroupeznickeho 21, 15000 Praha 5-Czech Republic
Tel. 011-420-296-889-688
Email:
GLEBE EUROPE MUSIC TOUR
March 27 to April 5, 2018 (10 DAYS/8 NIGHTS)
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DAY 01 (Tuesday)
MARCH 27 OTTAWA/MONTREAL/
AMSTERDAM
13:00 Participants are requested to be at the school by 1:00 p.m.
13:45 – 15:45 Depart for Dorval Airport by coach from the school.
18:45 – 07:35 Overnight flight from Montreal to Amsterdam. Dinner and breakfast will be on board.
DAY 02 (Wednesday)
MARCH 28 AMSTERDAM/MUNICH
09:35 – 11:00 Flight from Amsterdam to Munich.
12:00 – 12:30 Transfer to downtown Munich.
12:30 – 13:30 Time to buy lunch.
14:00 – 17:00 Half day guided tour of Munich to include all the city’s main sights: Nymphenburg Palace, Olympic Park, Ludwigstrasse and Marienplatz with the famous Glockenspiel.
17:00 - 17:30 Transfer to your hotel for check-in.
18:30 – 19:00 Depart for Augustiner Restaurant (Neuhauser Str. 27, 80331 Munich).
19:00 – 21:00 Bavarian buffet dinner at the AUGUSTINER RESTAURANT.
DAY 03 (Thursday)
MARCH 29 MUNICH/SALZBURG
07:30 – 08:30 Buffet breakfast at your hotel and check-out.
09:00 – 11:00 Depart for Salzburg.
11:00 – 12:30 Time to buy lunch.
13:00 – 16:00 Half day guided tour of Salzburg to include the city’s historic center. Visit exquisite Mirabell Gardens, the famous Horse Trough, the Great Festival Hall, St. Peter's Churchyard, Domplatz, Mozart's birthplace and Museum.
16:00 – 16:30 Transfer to your hotel for check-in.
18:30 – 19:00 Transfer to St. Peter Stiftskeller (St. Peter Bezirk I/IV, 5020 Salzburg).
19:00 – 22:00 Mozart dinner concert at ST. PETER STIFTSKELLER (the oldest restaurant in Central Europe, dating back to 803 AD). Event is held in the Baroque Hall.
DAY 04 (Friday)
MARCH 30 SALZBURG
07:30 – 08:30 Buffet breakfast at your hotel.
09:00 – 13:00 Excursion to the Hallein Salt Mine, where participants will learn about the different techniques used in the extraction of salt (the tour lasts 80 minutes).
13:00 – 14:00 Time to buy lunch.
14:00 – 15:00 Transfer to Mirabell Gardens and time to set-up your instruments.
15:00 – 16:00 Performance at Mirabell Gardens.
16:30 – 17:00 Return to your hotel.
19:00 – 21:00 Dinner at your hotel.
DAY 05 (Saturday)
MARCH 31 SALZBURG/LAKE DISTRICT
08:00 – 09:00 Buffet breakfast at your hotel.
09:30 – 12:30 Depart on a half day “Sound of Music” tour, with breathtaking views of the landscape where the opening scenes of the movie were filmed. There will be photo stop Leopoldskron Palace, and the lake where the famous boating scene was filmed. Visit the gardens of Hellbrunn Palace, Nonnberg Abbey (where "real" Maria was a novice and where she and Baron von Trapp got married in real life). All sights to be seen from outside only – no entrance fees applicable.
12:30 – 13:30 Time to buy lunch.
14:00 – 17:00 Afternoon tour of the Lake District of Salzburg, with beautiful vistas and panoramas.
19:00 – 21:00 Dinner at your hotel.
DAY 06 (Sunday)
APRIL 01 SALZBURG/MELK/VIENNA
07:30 - 08:30 Buffet Breakfast at your hotel and check-out.
09:00 – 11:30 Depart for Melk.
11:45 – 13:00 Time to buy lunch in the picturesque town of Melk.
13:00 – 13:30 Walk up to the abbey.
14:00 – 15:00 Enjoy a 1-hour tour of Melk Abbey, one of the world's most famous monastic sites. The abbey contains the remains of several members of the House of Babenberg, Austria's first ruling dynasty.
15:30 – 16:30 Depart for Vienna, where on arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in.
17:30 -18:30 Early dinner at your hotel.
19:30 – 20:00 Depart for the Wiener Konzerthaus.
20:30 – 22:30 SCHONBRUNN PALACE ORCHESTRA CONCERT (held in the Orangerie Schonbrunn).
DAY 07 (Monday)
APRIL 02 VIENNA/BADEN
07:30 – 08:30 Buffet breakfast at your hotel.
08:30 – 12:30 Half day walking tour of Vienna to include the musical sights of Vienna including a city walk past Hofburg Palace, St. Stephen’s Square and Cathedral, Schubert’s birthplace and Beethoven’s House.
12:30 – 13:30 Time to buy lunch in chaperoned groups.
14:00 – 16:00 Guided tour of Schonbrunn Palace. The 1441-room Baroque palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historical monuments in Austria. The history of the palace and its vast gardens spans over 300 years, reflecting the changing tastes, interests and aspirations of the successive Habsburg monarchs (tour will be with on-site guides).
17:45 – 18:30 Depart for Baden.
18:30 – 20:00 Austrian BBQ dinner at the MAYER AM PFARRPLATZ with entertainment by an accordion player (Pfarrplatz 2, A-1190 Wien).
20:00 – 20:30 Return to your hotel.
DAY 08 (Tuesday)
APRIL 03 VIENNA/PRAGUE
06:30 – 07:30 Buffet breakfast at your hotel and check-out.
08:00 – 12:00 Depart for Prague, capital of the Czech Republic.
12:00 – 13:00 Time to buy lunch.
13:00 – 16:00 Half day guided tour of Prague to include Vitus Cathedral, the Jewish Ghetto and Prague Castle, which dates back to the 9th century. It is the official residence of the President of the Czech Republic. The castle was a seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept within a hidden room inside it. According to the Guinness Book of Records, Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world.
16:15 – 16:45 Transfer to your hotel for check-in.
17:00 – 18:00 Early dinner at your hotel.
18:00 – 18:30 Depart for Karlin Music Threatre (Křižíkova 10, Praha 8).
19:00 – 21:00 Attend an opera performance of ROMEO AND JULIET at the Karlin Music Theatre.
DAY 09 (Wednesday)
APRIL 04 PRAGUE
07:30 – 08:30 Buffet breakfast at your hotel.
09:00 – 12:00 Half day guided tour of the Old Town of Prague, the Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge.
12:00 – 13:00 Time to buy lunch.
13:00 – 14:00 Transfer to St. Nicholas Church.
14:00 – 15:00 Time to set-up your instruments.
15:00 – 16:00 Performance at St. Nicholas Church.
16:30 – 17:00 Return to your hotel to get ready for dinner.
18:30 – 19:00 Transfer to the Folklore Garden Restaurant.
19:00 – 21:00 Typical Czech dinner with Folklore at the Folklore Garden Restaurant (Na Zlichove 18, 15200 Prague 5).
DAY 10 (Thursday)
APRIL 05 PRAGUE/MUNICH/
TORONTO/OTTAWA
TBA Early morning breakfast at your hotel and check-out.
Group 1: 40 passengers
04:00 – 04:30 Transfer to the airport.
06:30 – 08:00 Flight from Prague to Amsterdam.
15:20 – 16:50 Flight from Amsterdam to Montreal.
Group 2: 40 passengers:
06:00 – 06:30 Transfer to the airport.
08:50 – 10:25 Flight from Prague to Amsterdam.
15:20 – 16:50 Flight from Amsterdam to Montreal.
TBA On arrival in Montreal, a bus will be waiting to bring you back to Ottawa.
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PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
COACH TRANSPORTATION FROM THE SCHOOL TO DORVAL AIRPORT AND BACK;
AIRFARE FROM MONTREAL TO MUNICH AND BACK FROM PRAGUE VIA AMSTERDAM WITH KLM;
8-NIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS IN 4-STAR HOTELS, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY, AS FOLLOWS:
1 night at the Novotel Muenchen Messe in Munich
3 nights at the Trend Hotel Europa in Salzburg
2 nights at the Mercure Westbahnhof Hotel in Vienna
2 nights at the Andel’s Hotel in Prague
BUFFET BREAKFAST EVERY MORNING;
3-COURSE DINNER EVERY EVENING (at the hotels and local restaurants);
SIGHTSEEING TOURS AND VISITS AS FOLLOWS:
Half day tour of Munich (with a guide)
Half day tour of Salzburg (with a guide)
Half day tour to the Hallein Salt Mine (with a guide)
Half day “Sound of Music” tour (with a guide)
1-hour tour of Melk Abbey (with on-site guide)
Half day guided tour of Vienna (with a guide)
Tour of Schonbrunn Palace (on-site guide)
Half day tour of Prague Castle (with a guide)
Half day tour of the Old Town of Prague (with a guide)
ENTRANCE FEES TO THE FOLLOWING PLACES:
Mozart’s Birthplace and Museum (Salzburg), Hellein Salt Mine (Salzburg)
Melk Abbey (Melk), Schonbrunn Palace (Vienna)
Schubert’s Birthplace (Vienna), Beethoven’s house (Vienna)
Prague Castle (Prague)
EVENING CULTURAL EVENTS/ENTERTAINMENT AS FOLLOWS:
Bavarian buffet dinner at “Augustiner Restaurant” (Munich)
Mozart Dinner Concert at St. Peter Stiftskeller (Salzburg)
Schonbrunn Orchestra Concert at the Schonbrunn Orangerie (Vienna)
Austrian BBQ dinner at “Mayer Am Pfarrplatz” (Vienna)
Opera performance of Romeo and Juliet at Karlin Music Theatre (Prague)
Typical Czech dinner/folkloric Show at the “Folklore Garden” (Prague)
ARRANGING FOR 2 PERFORMANCE VENUES:
Mirabell Gardens (Salzburg)
St. Nicholas Church (Prague)
SERVICES OF A TOURINGHOUSE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCOMPANY THE GROUP THROUGHOUT;
TIPS TO BUS DRIVERS AND GUIDES;
ALL SERVICE CHARGES AND TAXES.
YOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
COST OF LUNCHES;
DRINKS WITH ANY MEALS;
COST OF OVERSIZE/OVERWEIGHT LUGGAGE DUE TO MUSIC INSTRUMENTS;
COST OF INSTRUMENT/EQUIPMENT RENTAL AT THE DESTINATIONS;
ANY OTHER ITEMS NOT SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED IN THE INCLUSIONS.
GENERAL INFORMATION & TRAVEL TIPS
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DOCUMENTS
Canadian citizens require a passport valid for at least 3 months (from the date of return) to enter the Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. No visas are required by Canadians.
For students holding passports of other nationalities, you are requested to check regarding your specific nationality, as a Visa may be required.
For your safety, we recommend that you make a photocopy of your passport which you can use for identification purposes while travelling within the country. Passports should be stored in a safety deposit box at your hotels.
CURRENCY
The currency of Austria and Germany is the Euro. The approximately rate of exchange rate is 1.46 (i.e. $1.00 CAD = .68 cents).
The currency in the Czech Republic is the Czech Krown (Koruna). The approximate rate of exchange is: .057 (i.e. $1.00 CAD = 17.43 CZK).
SPENDING MONEY
Since breakfast and dinner are included in the cost of your trip, you will only need spending money for lunches, snacks, drinks and other items of personal nature.
Plan on approximately E20.00 per day, plus shopping. It is wise to carry about 150 Euros with you from Canada, as you may not have the opportunity to exchange money right away.
For Prague we also recommend buying Czech Krowns to cover the expense of 2 lunches, drinks, shopping, etc. These can be ordered from your bank a couple of weeks prior to departure, or purchased at a currency exchange outlet on arrival. The hotel in Prague offers currency exchange service (rates are higher). There is also an ATM machine located at walking distance from the hotel.
ATM cards can be used to withdraw Euros directly from banking machines. Please check with your bank before departure to ensure that your PIN works overseas.
We do not advise the use of Traveller’s Cheques, as the exchange rate given is not very favourable, and they are difficult to exchange.
We do recommend the use of a money belt to carry cash and valuables.
TIPS AND GRATUITIES
Tips to the bus driver and guides are included in your package cost. You do not need to pay any additional tips. The Tour Leader will look after this on behalf of the group.
EMERGENCIES
In case of an emergency, please inform one of your teachers immediately.
Medical emergencies:
Passengers who purchased the optional Package Tour Insurance, from MANULIFE, are requested to contact ASSURED ASSISTANCE at:
Tel. 905-608-8250 (collect from anywhere)
Your emergency medical coverage provides for a reduction of benefits if you do not call. If your medical condition prevents you from calling, someone else may call on your behalf.
CANADIAN EMBASSIES
CONSULATE OF CANADA IN MUNICH
Tal 29, 80331 München, Germany
Tel.: 011-49-89-21-99-570
Fax: 011-49-89-21-99-57-57
Email:
EMBASSY OF CANADA IN VIENNA
Laurenzerberg 2, (3rd floor)
A-1010 Vienna, Austria
Tel.: 011-43-1-531-38-3000
Fax: 011-43-1-531-38-3321
Email:
EMBASSY OF CANADA IN PRAGUE
Ve Struhach 95/2
160 00 Prague 6, Czech Republic
Tel.: 011-420-27210-1800
Fax: 011-420-27210-1890
Email:
ELECTRICITY
The standard electrical current throughout Europe is 220 volt. You will require a universal adapter and converter kit for small appliances such as electric razors, phone chargers and tablet chargers.
The hotels where you are staying provide a hair dryer in each room.
TEMPERATURES
The average daily temperatures during the month of March/April are:
Low High
Munich 3°C 12°C
Salzburg 3°C 14°C
Vienna 6°C 15°C
Prague 5°C 15°C
WHAT TO WEAR
A wardrobe of matching coordinates, which allow for minimum and maximum warmth for varying temperatures is suggested.
You will also need a sweater, rain gear, a good pair of walking shoes and an umbrella. For sightseeing casual attire is acceptable.
The hotels require proper attire for evening meals in the dining room:
Ladies: Blouse and dress pants (no shorts or jeans please).
Gentlemen: Shirt with collar and dress pants (no Jeans or T-Shirts please).
PACKING TIPS
You are allowed to carry 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on. Dimensions must not exceed:
Luggage:
Dimensions (length + width + height) must not exceed 158 cm or 62 inches. Weight must not exceed 23 Kg (50 lbs).
Carry-on:
Dimensions must not exceed 55 cm X 38 cm X 20 cm (22” X 15” X 8”). Weight must not exceed 8 Kg (18 lbs).
When packing, try to allow for the weight of souvenirs on the return.