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APRIL 29-MAY 7, 2017
9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS
OPTIONAL LISBON
EXTENSION
MAY 7-10, 2017
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS
HOSTED BY
JOE AND SUE MARTIN
SING WITH THE COVINGTON-CONYERS CHORAL GUILD
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF JOSEPH MARTIN AND ROGER WATERS
$2,568*
*PAYABLE IN INSTALLMENTS, AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED, PRICE BASED ON DOUBLE/TRIPLE OCCUPANCY
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Concert performances in amazing historic cathedrals and churches across SPAIN!
• See MADRID, the capital of Spain and the largest city in Spain
• Encounter BURGOS, a monumental town charming for its so typical medieval northern Castilian ambience
and dominated by the gothic BURGOS CATHEDRAL
• Visit the Benedictine monastery in the village of SANTO DOMINGO DE SILOS where the monks are
internationally known for their Gregorian Chant
• Behold the stunning Benedictine monk mountain retreat of MONTSERRAT
• Visit the beautiful Mediterranean city of BARCELONA
• Experience an authentic FLAMENCO performance with traditional Spanish dinner
• Explore Lisbon, Portugal, on the optional extension, May 7-10. $1375 including airfare from Barcelona to Lisbon, 4 days/3 nights, 2
dinners and sightseeing
2090 Baker Road • Suite 304-103 • Kennesaw, GA 30144
Telephone 888-935-5551• Fax 770-635-8585
www.harmonyinternational.com • [email protected]
*ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE*
SATURDAY, APRIL 29: DEPARTURE
Depart on an overnight flight bound for Madrid, Spain.
THURSDAY, MAY 4: MONTSERRAT/BARCELONA
After breakfast, we’ll have an early check
out of our Burgos hotel, load our luggage
and begin our journey across the beautiful
countryside of Spain towards Barcelona.
We’ll have a stop for lunch en route. Before
we get to Barcelona, we’ll drive via
Montserrat, a spectacularly beautiful
Benedictine monk mountain retreat about one hour northwest of Barcelona.
Not only is Montserrat Monastery of significant religious importance but also
the natural beauty surrounding the monastery is simply breathtaking.
Afterwards, continue on to Barcelona and check into our hotel. Dinner included
at the hotel.
SUNDAY, APRIL 30: MADRID/BURGOS
Morning arrival into Madrid, Spain. After
passport/customs, greet our local tour
manager and board our motor coach for a
panoramic tour of Madrid, the capital and
largest city in Spain. A cosmopolitan city,
business center, headquarters for the Public
Administration, Government, Spanish
Parliament and home of the Spanish Royal Family, Madrid plays a major role
in both the banking and industrial sectors. Free time for lunch on your own in
Madrid at the famed Plaza Mayor. Afterwards, we travel north to the city of
Burgos where we’ll check into our hotel. Welcome dinner included in the hotel. FRIDAY, MAY 5: BARCELONA
After breakfast at the hotel, board our motor coach for a panoramic orientation
MONDAY, MAY 1: BURGOS
tour of beautiful Barcelona, the capital of
After breakfast in the hotel, we’ll begin our tour of Burgos (meaning Land of
Catalonia, a region with its own language,
Castles). Burgos, founded in 884AD, is a monumental town, charming for its
character and history. Barcelona has been
typical medieval northern Castilian ambience. Our
breaking ground in art, architecture and
tour includes the 13th century gothic Catedral de
style since the late 19th century with
Burgos, which is among the most admired of its
Barcelona Cathedral (also known as La
kind worldwide. Especially remarkable is its
Seau), a celebrated example of Catalan
“Puerta del Sarmental,” considered to be the best
Gothic architecture dating from the 14th century whose graceful spires can be
example of gothic sculpture of its century. We
seen throughout the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona; Park Güell, a beautiful
anticipate the opportunity to sing a
garden complex with architectural elements situated on the hill of el Carmel.
couple of songs in the cathedral. Afternoon at leisure for lunch
Late this afternoon we depart from Barcelona for nearby Vilassar de Dalt to
and exploring Burgos. Dinner on your own.
rehearse for tonight’s concert performance. Concert performance this
evening at Teatre la Massa in Vilassar de Dalt. Dinner
TUESDAY, MAY 2: SEGOVIA/EL ESPINAR
included in Vilassar de Dalt. Return to Barcelona hotel for overnight.
Breakfast at our hotel. Board coach and transfer to Segovia for a city tour.
Segovia is Spain and Castile at its best - twisting alleyways, the highest
concentration of Romanesque churches in all
of Europe, pedestrian streets where no cars
are allowed, the aroma of roast suckling pig
around every corner - all surrounded by the
city's medieval wall which itself is bordered by
two rivers and an extensive green-belt park
with miles of shaded walks. On the northwest
extreme of the wall is the famous Alcázar castle, source of inspiration to Walt
Disney, and where Queen Isabel promised Columbus the financial backing he
needed to discover America. On the southeast extreme is the world renowned
Roman Aqueduct, the largest and best preserved of its kind anywhere, which
served as the mintmark on all coins struck in the city from 1455 to 1864. Next
we’ll transfer to El Espinar, known as the “Puerta de Castilla y Leon,” where
we will perform a concert this evening. Dinner included.
SATURDAY, MAY 6: BARCELONA
After breakfast at the hotel, and the famed Palau de la Musica, which we will
tour. The Palau is an architectural jewel of Catalan
Art Nouveau. The building is designed around a
central metal structure covered in glass, which
exploits natural light to make Domènech i
Montaner's masterpiece into a magical music box
bringing together all the decorative arts: sculpture,
mosaic, stained glass and ironwork. The Concert
Auditorium, one of the most distinctive in the world, is for more than a hundred
years the setting for the musical life of the city of Barcelona. Dominated by the
organ over the stage and a central skylight portraying the sun, the auditorium
is filled with natural light. A mystical, paradoxical hall, packed with figures like
muses which surround the stage, a bust of Anselm Clavé on one side and
Beethoven on the other, and hundreds of natural motifs, including flowers,
palms, fruit, jars and cases filled with
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3: SANTO DOMINGO DE SILOS/COVARRUBIAS
jewels. The remainder of the
After breakfast, we visit a Benedictine Benedictine monastery in the village
afternoon is at your leisure in
of Santo Domingo de Silos. The monastery is named after the 11th-century
Barcelona for sightseeing and
saint Dominic of Silos. The monastery dates back to the Visigothic period of the shopping on your own. This evening
7th century. In the 10th century, the abbey was called San Sebastián de Silos, our final dinner in Spain will be a
but acquired its current name when Santo Domingo was entrusted to renovate traditional Spanish dinner and
the abbey by Fernando the Great, King of Castile and León. The monks
Flamenco Show!
originally sang Mozarabic chant. Around the 11th century they switched to
SUNDAY, MAY 7: DEPARTURE
Gregorian chant. The monks of Silos are internationally famous from the
album “Chant”, one of several recordings they have made. We will attend an Breakfast at the hotel; transfer to Barcelona airport for return flights to the US.
afternoon service and have the privilege to hear the Gregorian chant. Next,
we continue to quaint Covarrubias where we perform a
concert this evening. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Burgos.
OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO LISBON
DAILY ITINERARY (effective date: February 23, 2016; subject to change)
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SUNDAY, MAY 7: TRANSFER TO LISBON
Check out of our Barcelona hotel and transfer to
the airport for our flight to Lisbon. Upon arrival
into Lisbon, we will be met by our local guide and
coach. Spread across steep hillsides that overlook
the Rio Tejo, Lisbon has captivated visitors for
centuries. Windswept vistas reveal the city in all
its beauty: Roman and Moorish ruins, white-domed cathedrals, grand plazas lined
with sun-drenched cafes. Orientation tour of Lisbon on the way to our hotel.
Welcome dinner at the hotel tonight.
MONDAY, MAY 8: LISBON
After breakfast at the hotel, we board our coach for a half-day tour of Lisbon.
Lisbon has been occupied by several civilizations along the centuries: Phoenicians,
Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Moors and finally the Portuguese after 1147. You
will see St. George Castle (Castelo de Sao Jorge), including its surrounding quarter
as well as Alfama, Lisbon's oldest quarter. Lisbon is linked to the heroic deeds of
Portuguese maritime exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries. This was the age
of discoveries and the golden era of Portugal, transforming Lisbon into the opulent
center of a vast empire. Lisbon is more than just monuments. You will also visit the
traditional commerce and financial areas of the city, with their 18th-century
buildings including downtown and the "Chiado," a choice shopping area. This
afternoon you will have free time for lunch and more sightseeing and dinner on
your own.
TUESDAY, MAY 9: Sintra | Cascais | Estoril
After breakfast at the hotel, we will embark
on our full day tour to enjoy a day away from
the hustle and bustle of Lisbon on a visit to
nearby sites of natural and architectural
beauty. Marvel at the views of the
surrounding landscape and Atlantic Ocean.
Your guide will tell you about the fascinating
history associated with this romantic area.
Next on the tour is a visit to the historical center of Sintra. Enjoy free time for lunch
or visit the National Palace.We will continue on with a drive through the Natural
Park, passing the palaces of Quinta da Regaleira, Seteais, and Monserrate with a
stop at the end of the world, the great cliffs at Roca Cape, which are the
westernmost point of continental Europe. You will also visit the stylish town of
Cascais and enjoy the drive along the coast to Lisbon, passing the town of Estoril
along the way. This evening we will enjoy a farewell dinner together.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10: DEPARTURE
Morning departure to Lisbon airport for your return flight to the U.S.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR PROJECT COST?
Transportation by coach or other transportation within Spain as
listed in the itinerary.
2. Concert/Educational/Cultural Arrangements are
provided as authorized by local and national and authorities. As such,
the performance venue and schedules are subject to their discretion.
Sightseeing and cultural activities are scheduled around these
significant arrangements. (HI is not responsible if inclement weather,
local political situations, or changes made by the host concert site are
cause for the last minute cancellation or change of a concert.)
3. Accommodations at 3/4-star hotels. The price is based on
double/triple occupancy, all rooms with private facilities. Additional
charges will apply for single rooms.
4. Meals: Continental breakfast provided each morning and 5 dinners
included; all lunches will be at participant expense.
5. Sightseeing excursions as outlined in the day-by-day
itinerary. Guides are selected based upon experience, referral,
knowledge, and ability to deal with people.
6. Assistance from HI staff as requested. Member(s) of the HI staff
will be with the group throughout the project and will have a mobile
phone for transcontinental use in case of emergencies.
7. A pre-departure HI Travel Packet is made available to each
participant containing important information about travel
preparation, destination information, useful packing, and cultural
conditioning suggestions as well as insights and travel documents (if
any).
8. A Printed itinerary is given to each individual listing hotel
addresses, local contact phone numbers, and HI staff contact
procedure.
9. Individual health insurance coverage is included in ALL
HI projects covering each individual (see summary of coverage
below).
10. Tour Management is conducted by HI working directly with
local agencies to establish objectives, develop itineraries, and
coordinate all items related to the Tour.
11. One-Way Flight from Barcelona to Lisbon (only for those
participating in the optional extension).
Summary of Coverage
Accidental Death & Dismemberment...........................$100,000/Person
(Reduced to $10,000 for those under age 12 or over age 70)
Disability Income, for 1st through 100th months, Accident..1,000/Month
For 101st through 200th months, Accident.....................$500/Month
For Sickness 50 Month Benefit
3 Month Waiting Period...............................................$250/Month
Medical Expense, $100.00 Deductible.......................................$10,000
Note: $2,500 of this benefit can be used to meet eligible medical
expense incurred in the U.S.
Emergency Evacuation............................................................$100,000
Family Coordination and Repatriation of Mortal Remains.........$25,000
Medical Assistance (24 Hour Telephone Service)
For Assistance with Worldwide Medical Emergencies.................Included
Property (Baggage) Insurance
$100.00 Deductible...................................................................$2,500
Aggregate Limit..................................................................$2,000,000
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WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR PROJECT COST?
US Passport or process of obtaining a passport
All lunches; 4 dinners
Tips to guides and drivers
International airfare
Optional trip Cancellation Insurance
Information on optional Trip Cancellation insurance
through Travel Guard will be made available to each
participant by email upon registration.
PRICING PER PARTICIPANT
(Based on double/triple occupancy - international airfare not included)
Description
Cost Per
Person
The Wonder of Spain: April 29-May 7
$2568
OPTIONAL Single Room Supplement: April 29-May 7
$542
OPTIONAL Lisbon Extension: May 7-10
$1375
OPTIONAL Single Room Supplement: Lisbon Extension
$275
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
(FOR NEW REGISTRANTS AFTER AUG. 15, 2016)
Due with Registration
By October 15, 2016
By November 15, 2016
By December 15, 2016
By January 15, 2017
By February 15, 2017
By March 15, 2017
$300 per person (non-refundable)
$400 per person (+ $200 for extension)
$400 per person (+ $200 for extension)
$400 per person (+ $200 for extension)
$400 per person (+ $200 for extension)
$400 per person (+ $200 for extension)
Balance Due
The Cost Per Person (each a Participant) is based on prices, tariffs, and
exchange rates in effect on the Effective Date, and is subject to change
depending on airline schedule, exchange rates and fees at time of booking.
HI shall use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize or eliminate any
increase, but Participant acknowledges and agrees that such increases are
possible. If the Cost Per Person increases by more than 15%, Participant
shall have the right to cancel this Agreement and receive a refund of the
Cost Per Person (subject to the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement).*
CANCELLATION FEE SCHEDULE*
No later than 7 days after receipt of registration: $300 retained
On/before 180 days prior to departure: 25% of cost per person retained
On/before 120 days prior to departure: 50% of cost per person retained
On/before 60 days prior to departure: 75% of cost per person retained
On/before 30 days prior to departure: 100% of cost per person retained
*Subject to Section 4 under Terms & Conditions
WHAT’S MY NEXT STEP?
To register each participant must complete ALL the following steps:
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STEP 1: Go to www.HarmonyInternational.com
STEP 2: Click on “Register for a Project” in the lower right side of the
website.
STEP 3: From the drop-down menu, choose “HI249 – SPAIN – The
Wonder of Spain with Joseph Martin.”
STEP 4: Complete all Registration Information. Items marked with an
asterisk (*) denote required information.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PURCHASING AIRFARE
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We have not included airfare in the tour cost as prices can vary from
airport to airport. Some of you are frequent flyers with an airline and may
have the ability to secure airfare using miles or credit card points to save
money. If you are not going to book your airfare using frequent flyer
miles, please follow the instructions below.
Air schedules are not available for purchase until 11 months
prior to travel. This means you will not be able to purchase air
until after June 2016 at the earliest. Please do not secure your
own airfare until instructed to do so by your project
manager via e-mail after we have reserved group space.
STEP 5: Read and agree to the Terms of Registration.
FOR GROUPS OF 15 OR MORE:
STEP 6: Click on “Register.” The following webpage will provide a link If you are part of a group of people that is flying from the same point of
for you to make your registration payment of $300 by Visa, MasterCard, or departure on the same dates, your project manager will work closely with
Discover. A receipt will be emailed to you for your payment.
your leader to establish the best point of departure, schedule, and pricing
for the group as a whole. Once these arrangements have been made,
STEP 7: Sign the PARTICIPANT LETTER OF AGREEMENT and the LIABILITY RELEASE
information about the flight will be communicated to each of you via the
AGREEMENT.
email address you provided upon registration. A couple of notes about
group flight purchases:
STEP 8: Mail the PARTICIPANT LETTER OF AGREEMENT and LIABILITY RELEASE
•Group reservations are booked as round-trip travel in
AGREEMENT to:
coach/economy class.
HARMONY INTERNATIONAL
•Seats cannot be pre-assigned by Harmony International.
2090 Baker Road
•Group reservations cannot be paid for using frequent flyer points.
Suite 304-103
•You can earn frequent flyer points by providing your frequent flyer
Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
number to the agent upon check-in.
OR Fax forms to (770) 635-8585
OR Scan and email forms to [email protected]
STEP 9: Please note your payment schedule included on the PARTICIPANT
LETTER OF AGREEMENT.
PLEASE NOTE: Your registration for this
project is NOT complete until you have
fulfilled your $300 registration payment.
FOR INDIVIDUALS BOOKING YOUR OWN AIRFARE:
If you are NOT traveling as part of the group, please follow these
guidelines when securing your airfare:
•Your flight should arrive into Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
(MAD) between 8:00AM and 10:00AM on April 30, 2017. A
Harmony International representative will be at the airport to greet
you between these times. If your flight is scheduled to arrive AFTER
10:00AM on April 30, 2017, you may responsible for your own
transportation to meet up with the group.
•Your flight must depart Barcelona El Prat International Airport
(BCN) between 8:00AM and 11:00AM on May 7, 2017. Flights
departing prior to 8:00AM or after 11:00AM may mean you are
responsible for your own transportation to the airport from the
Barcelona hotel or long wait times at the airport.
Please note: The times listed above are subject to change depending on
arrival and departure times for the group booking. For this reason, we ask
that you do not secure individual airfare until group schedule has been
confirmed and these times have been verified in an email from your project
manager.