Center Grove High School Concert Choir 2012 London Olympics August 1-8, 2012

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1 Center Grove High School Concert Choir 2012 London Olympics August 1-8, 2012

2 Tour Overview Seven-Day (Six-Night) Itinerary August 1 8, 2012 Travel Day, Wednesday, August 1, 2012 Overnight commercial flights from Indianapolis to London, England see Flight Info Day One, Thursday, August 2, 2012 arrival into London airport. After customs formalities the group are welcome by our local professional guides. Board waiting motorcoach and transfer into central London. Enroute to the hotel we pass many of the major sights of London s West End including Downing Street, Welcome dinner in the outside-london University accommodations.

3 Tour Overview Seven-Day (Six-Night) Itinerary August 1 8, 2012 Day Two, Friday, August 3, 2012 Sightseeing today in the city of London, passing through the financial district, see Big Ben, River Thames, the House of Parliament, Tower Bridge, Soon after he became King in 1066 William the Conqueror built a fortress here to guard the entrance to London from the Thames estuary. The Tower has since served as a royal residence, armoury, treasury and most famously as a prison for enemies of the crown. We have time to visit the world famous Madame Tussuard s Waxworks museum. Possible assigned slot - OLYMPIC PARK performance. outside-london University accommodations

4 Tour Overview Seven-Day (Six-Night) Itinerary August 1 8, 2012 Day Three, Saturday, August 4, 2012 Buckingham Palace including the changing of the guard (if held), Tour the City of London, past the Bank of England, Piccadily Circus, the London Eye. Possible assigned slot - OLYMPIC PARK performance. outside-london University accommodations

5 Tour Overview Seven-Day (Six-Night) Itinerary August 1 8, 2012 Days Four and Five, Sunday and Monday, August 5 & 6, 2012 Two full days are purposely blocked out of schedule for: attendance of one (1) official olympic sports competition (non medal round, preliminary, qualifying or similar) taking place at one of the olympic park venues Aquatics center, BMX Track, Basketball arena, Handball arena, Velodrome, or Water Polo Arena. wearing fabulous Olympic entertainer accreditation badges of course One (1) Olympic Park Choir performance Free time for independent sightseeing / shopping

6 Tour Overview Seven-Day (Six-Night) Itinerary August 1 8, 2012 Day Six, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 Transfer to London for a final day of sightseeing, including Tower Bridge, St Paul s Cathedral including a guided tour of the Tower of London & Crown Jewels. Early afternoon return to outside London University accommodations for farewell dinner.

7 Tour Overview Seven-Day (Six-Night) Itinerary August 1 8, 2012 Day Seven, Wednesday, August 8, 2012 Morning departure to airport for your return flight to the USA. see Flight info

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9 Tour Overview Seven-Day (Six-Night) Itinerary August 1 8, 2012 FLIGHT SCHEDULES AS OF OCTOBER 2011 Wednesday, August 1 Indianapolis to Chicago, 4:25pm 4:25pm Chicago to London, 7:15pm 9:00am arrival Thursday, August 2 nd Wednesday, August 8 London to Chicago, 7:45am 10:10am Chicago to Indianapolis, 11:45am 1:35pm arrival flight schedule subject to change, group airfare subject to fuel surcharge, baggage fees apply, payable directly to airline.

10 Tour Package Prices Per Person COMPLETE PACKAGE PRICING (Land and Air) Per Person: $4, no insurance With Insurance - $4, London Area Accommodations are at the University of London All Single Occupancy Housing, common Bath Facilities Tour pricing is based on a minimum of 70 passengers. Group must sign Waiver to decline insurance

11 Tour Inclusions TRANSPORTATION Transportation via modern motorcoaches where applicable, and London TravelCard (subway) per the itinerary Round trip Commercial Airfare from Indianapolis to London ACCOMMODATIONS Six (6) nights accommodations in University housing London ACTIVITIES Guided sightseeing tour of London Entrance fees to Westminster Abbey, St. Paul s Cathedral, the London Eye, Tower Bridge, Madame Tussauds, the Tower of London MEALS: Breakfast each morning at the University (6 breakfasts) Six (6) dinners throughout tour at local restaurants

12 Tour Inclusions Olympic OPPORTUNITIES: Choral performance at Olympic Park Venue to be assigned by London Olympic Organizing Committee at a later date. admission to one (1) Olympic sporting event (preliminary/qualifying round only, group may have to split events pending final availability and scheduling) OTHER INCLUSIONS: Grueninger Tours Travel Director throughout the tour, along with London based Tour Manager One (1) complimentary tour (based on single occupancy and a minimum of 70 paid passengers) Luggage tags and custom itineraries for all tour participants All taxes and tips on included items THE TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE Airfare, baggage handling; forwarding of baggage; oversize or overweight baggage; incidental charges (i.e., snacks, laundry, room service, phone calls, pay movies and games, souvenirs); equipment rental; tips to step-on guides, drivers or travel directors and any items not mentioned above.

13 Payment Schedule per person deposit $ Due upon registration 5 TH deposit $ NOVEMBER 19, TH deposit $ DECEMBER 19, TH deposit $ JANUARY 19, TH deposit $ FEBRUARY 19, TH deposit $ MARCH 19, 2012 Final Balance May 1, 2012 Please deposit on all paying passengers but include earned complimentary passengers in ALL your counts. The Final Invoice will reflect the credit for the complimentary trips earned. Please remit all payments, made payable by check, to Grueninger Music Tours at: Grueninger Music Tours Meridian Tower Suite West 103rd Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46290

14 Tour Conditions: Cancellation Information In the event the group cancels more than 180 days before departure due to the following reasons: monetary crisis, political or social unrest, terrorist activities, labor problems, mechanical or construction difficulties, local laws or regulations, climatic aberrations, fire, disaster, diseases, acts of God, or novel conditions, the group will be charged a fee equal to any non-refundable costs set forth by GMT (including all site inspection costs, if applicable) for the purpose of acquiring vendor services for the Band. If group cancellation is received days before departure, the group will be charged 5% of the total tour fee, based on the minimum number of participants contracted for, in addition to any non-refundable costs set forth by GMT for the purpose of acquiring vendor services for the Band. If group cancellation is received days prior to departure, the group will be charged 10% of the total tour fee, based on the minimum number of participants contracted for, in addition to any nonrefundable costs set forth by GMT for the purpose of acquiring vendor services for the Band. If group cancellation is received days prior to departure, the group will be charged 50% of the total tour fee, based on the minimum number of participants contracted for, in addition to any non-refundable costs set forth by GMT for the purpose of acquiring vendor services for the Band. If group cancellation is received days prior to departure, the group will be charged 75% of the total tour fee, based on the minimum number of participants contracted for, in addition to any non-refundable costs set forth by GMT for the purpose of acquiring vendor services for the Band. There is no refund for group cancellation within the last 60 days. Note: GMT must receive written notice of all cancellations and changes to itinerary.

15 Tour Conditions: Responsibility Grueninger Cruises and Tours, Inc., its employees, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, agents and assigns (collectively Grueninger ) does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip, including, for example, lodging facilities, transportation companies, local ground handlers, food service or entertainment providers, etc. As a result, Grueninger is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person, or of any other third party not under its control. Without limiting the foregoing, Grueninger accepts no responsibility for any risk or resulting injury, delay, inconvenience, damage, or death which results from criminal activity, weather or other acts of God, accidents, disease, epidemics or the threat thereof, illness, the provision of inappropriate or no medical attention or access to appropriate medical attention, the demands of indoor or outdoor activities, strikes, political or civil unrest, overbooking, structural or other defective conditions in hotels or other lodging facilities, acts of terrorism or the threat thereof, insurrection or revolt, or any other event beyond its direct control. Grueninger in its sole discretion reserves the right to decline to accept any participant as a member of these trips. Grueninger reserves the right in its sole discretion to terminate any participant who does not abide by its rules and regulations, and/or whose conduct is deemed to be such as to endanger the participant, the success of the program or the welfare of other participants, staff members and/or third parties. In the event of such termination, the participant will be sent home at the expense of the participant and his or her parent or guardian. The manner and means of transporting the participant home shall be determined exclusively by Grueninger. In the event of such termination, there will be no refund whatsoever. The participant is personally liable to Grueninger for any damages caused by improper conduct. Grueninger may cancel any trip because of insufficient enrollment or for any other reason. The terms set forth in this agreement constitute the entire agreement between participant and Grueninger. Any amendment to this agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties. No refunds will be made for features in the trip not utilized. The cost of replacing lost or stolen tickets is the responsibility of the passenger. If a flight or transfer by motorcoach or train is missed, whether by weather or other conditions beyond Grueninger s control, participant is responsible to make his or her own arrangements and to pay all charges associated therewith. Participant s retention of tickets, reservations, or bookings after issuance shall constitute consent to the above, as well as an agreement on participant s part to convey the contents hereof to his or her travel companions or group members.

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