CELEBRATE 70 YEARS with The Celebration Singers Cranford, NJ CONCERT TOUR TO Austria/Germany/ Czech Republic Proposed Itinerary as of 2/25/08

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1 CELEBRATE 70 YEARS with The Celebration Singers Cranford, NJ CONCERT TOUR TO Austria/Germany/ Czech Republic Proposed Itinerary as of 2/25/08 25 February 2008 Director: Sean Berg Total Number of Participants: 60 Wednesday, June 25 Newark, NJ/En Route Assemble at Newark International Airport and check in for your flight to Vienna, AUSTRIA. Two hours later depart for Vienna. Dinner and overnight on board the aircraft. Flight #1 20 seats Depart 5:40pm on Lufthansa flight #403 Arrive 7:05am (6/26) Depart 8:50am on Lufthansa flight #3503 Arrive 10:10am Flight #2 30 seats Depart 8:40pm on Northwest flight #66 Arrive 10:15am (6/26) Depart 12:30pm on Northwest flight #1845 Arrive 2:20pm Thursday, June 26 Vienna, AUSTRIA Breakfast on board the plane. Morning arrival at Vienna International Airport (VIE). Claim your luggage and clear customs. Meet your escort (Sean Berg) outside the customs hall. Board your coach and depart for Vienna. Upon arrival in Vienna you will check into your hotel. Independent lunch. Overnight at Hotel Hoellrigl Hotel Hoellrigl Tel; /Fax:

2 Friday, June 27 Vienna, AUSTRIA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning; meet your professional guide to begin a sightseeing tour of Vienna to include: including RingStrasse, Heurige 19 th District, Cobenzl. And Vienna. City Center to explore the City Center and St. Stephen s Cathedral on your own. Transfer to Mödling. Afternoon Rehearsal at Spitalkirche. Dinner at local restaurant and change clothes for concert. Possible formal evening concert at Spitalkirche. Post-concert reception. Transfer back to Vienna. Overnight at hotel. Overnight at Hotel Hoellrigl Hotel Hoellrigl Tel; /Fax: Saturday, June 28 Melk/ Salzburg, AUSTRIA Breakfast at the hotel. Board your coach and depart for Melk Abbey. Upon arrival; guided tour of the Abbey. Informal performance at the Abbey. Independent lunch. Continue on to Salzburg. Upon arrival in Salzburg, group will be dropped off at Mirabellplatz where Sean will give an informal walking tour including the Dom Cathedral, Fortress, and Mozart Museum. Early evening, check into hotel, Dinner and overnight at Hotel. Evening free. Bus stop to City Centre in front of the Hotel. Overnight at Hotel Turnerwirt. Hotel Turnerwirt Tel /Fax Sunday, June 29 Salzburg/St. Wolfgang, AUSTRIA Breakfast at the hotel. Board your coach and return Salzburg City Center. Performance at the Dom Cathedral as part of the morning worship service. Following the service, board coach and depart for St. Wolfgang, a beautiful lake resort. On arrival in St. Wolfgang, check into hotel. The remainder of the day at leisure in St. Wolfgang. Informal performance in the Town Square. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel. Overnight at Hotel Weissen Hirschen and Hotel Weisser Baer Hotel Weissen Hirschen Tel /Fax Hotel Weisser Baer Tel /Fax

3 Monday, June 30 Munich, GERMANY Breakfast at the hotel. Board your coach and depart for Munich. Upon arrival in Munich: coach will drop group off at Marienplatz, Munich s central square where you will have free time to explore Munich, including the famous Hofbräuhaus. Independent lunch. Following lunch, check into Hotel. Afternoon is free to explore Munich on your own. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Regent. Hotel Regent Tel: /Fax: Tuesday, July 1 Munich, GERMANY Breakfast at the hotel. Board your coach and depart for Dachau Concentration Camp outside of Munich. Following a self-guided tour, continue on to Neuschwanstein (King Ludwigs II s fairy tale, multiturreted castle). Independent lunch. Return to Munich. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Regent Hotel Regent Tel: /Fax: Wednesday, July 2 Rothenburg ob der Tauber, GERMANY Breakfast at the hotel. Board your coach and depart for Rothenburg. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Following check-in you will have free time to explore the town and shop for souvenirs. Make sure you visit the Torture Museum and St. Jakobs Church. Early evening concert at the Franciscan Church. Celebratory Banquet at the Ratstube restaurant. 10:30pm Night Watchman Tour of Rothenburg. Rest of evening at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel. Overnight at Hotel Diller/Zur Sonne and Eisenhut Hotel und Gasthof "Zur Sonne"Hafengasse Tel: /Fax: Hotel Eisenhut Tel /Fax

4 Thursday, July 3 Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC Breakfast at the hotel. Following breakfast, board coach for Prague. Upon arrival, check into your centrally located hotel near the City Center. Midafternoon, meet your professional guide to begin a sightseeing tour of Prague to include: Municipal House, the Royal Church of Our Lady of Tyn, St. Nicholas Church, the Charles Bridge, and the Astronomical Clock. Following the tour board coach check into Hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant, U Vejvodu. Possible performance. Rest of evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel Ibis Karlín Hotel Ibis Karlín tel.: /fax: Friday, July 4 Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure in Prague, sights include Prague Castle, Lesser Quarter, Island Kampa, Charles Bridge, Rudolfinum. Independent lunch. Possible performance. Dinner Celebration - Evening Boat Cruise with buffet dinner and live music. Rest of evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel Ibis Karlín. Hotel Ibis Karlín tel.: /fax: Saturday, July 5 Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC /USA QuickTime and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. Breakfast at the hotel. Board coach and transfer to Prague Ruzyně International Airport (PRG) and check in for your return flight home, arriving the same afternoon. Welcome Home! Flight #1 20 seats Depart 6:15am on Lufthansa flight #3267 Arrive 7:25am Depart 1:15pm on Lufthansa flight #402 Arrive 3:40pm Flight #2 30 seats Depart 9:25am on Northwest flight #1352 Arrive 11:05am Depart 3:20pm on Northwest flight #65 Arrive 6:00pm

5 February 25, 2008 Tour Cost & Inclusions 1 Prepared Especially for: Celebration Singers Czech Republic/Germany/Austria Tour Number Traveling: 20+ paying Land/Air or Land packages Costs Per Person: LAND ONLY package - $1, quad/triple/ double occupancy (all participants) $ single supplement occupancy Your tour costs are based upon 20 paying participants. All transportation arrangements are subject to change, which may result in additional fees for schedule changes, additional taxes and fuel surcharges imposed by the government and/or transportation carrier. Airlines may also charge additional fees for baggage, instruments or equipment in excess of size and/or weight restrictions. All additional charges are the sole responsibility of the group. Your Tour Experience Includes (Subject to availability) Nine nights accommodation at superior tourist-class hotels All motor coach and transportation needs are included while in Europe Buffet breakfast daily and other meals as indicated in the itinerary. Lunches and Dinners do not include beverages Performance and concert organization, management, and publicity Sightseeing and admission fees in accordance with the itinerary Taxes are included for all services Tips for the coach drivers are NOT included Plus A complete Itinerary handbook for your use Full support of a dedicated Tour Manager and Account Manager to handle the planning aspects of your tour Tour Cost Does Not Include Round trip air transportation to Prague and returning from Vienna (minimum of 10 passengers) Estimated at $800 Passports, portage of luggage, trip cancellation insurance, optional excursions, independent meals, tips for city tour guides, and any other items not mentioned as included. ***Please note, until the dates are selected, these prices and activities are estimated. On your actual travel dates, activities might not be available or vendor/festival prices and inclusions may be different than estimated.