BAY AREA MUSIC AMBASSADORS Craig Bryant (Albany HS) Norman Dea (Acalanes HS) Cheryl Yee Glass (San Ramon Valley HS) Kara Ravina (Las Lomas HS)

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1 Craig Bryant (Albany HS) Norman Dea (Acalanes HS) Cheryl Yee Glass (San Ramon Valley HS) Kara Ravina (Las Lomas HS) Tour Produced By: World Projects Corporation Deborah Gibbs, CEO Saul Charlesworth, Director of International Operations Phillip Hobson, Project Manager Current as of October 4, 2012 SPAIN 2014 Peñiscola Valencia Barcelona

2 2014 SPAIN PERFORMANCE TOUR (subject to change) As of: October 4, 2012 DAY ONE: SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTURE (meals/movies en route) Morning: Arrive at San Francisco International Airport approx. 3 hours prior to departure and meet your World Projects representative who will assist you with check in. Check in luggage to Barcelona and move to departure gate. Now may be a good time for some duty free shopping! Depart for Barcelona, Spain Note: there will be a stop en route. Note: due to group size, several flights and/or airlines may be necessary Overnight en route. DAY TWO: BARCELONA PEÑISCOLA (D) Morning: Arrive into Barcelona! Pass through immigration and collect your luggage and proceed with customs formalities. You will be met by your local Tour Escorts who will travel with you throughout the tour. ~10:30am Load the coaches and equipment van and depart for Peñiscola (~2 hour drive). ~12:30pm Arrive into Peñiscola and check into your hotel. Peñiscola is located on the Costa del Azahar along the Mediterranean Sea. A popular seaside resort for Spaniards, Germans and French tourists, Peñiscola features the Castillo de Peñiscola last home of Pope Benedict XIII (known as Papa Luna) in the 15 th century. The afternoon is free to rest and recover from the long trip and to enjoy the beach, shops and restaurants of Peñiscola. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner as a group in Peñiscola and this evening is free. DAY THREE: PEÑISCOLA (B,D) Performance This morning, enjoy time to explore Peñiscola Castle. The rest of the morning is free to enjoy beach time in Peñiscola. Afternoon: Lunch and free time on own. Return to the hotel to get ready for this evening. Transfer to tonight s concert location (likely the Castillo de Peñiscola). Group rehearsal at tonight s concert venue. Dinner as a group. PERFORMANCE in Peñiscola (possibly as part of the summer music series at the Castillo de Peñiscola OR a joint concert with local group).

3 DAY FOUR: PEÑISCOLA VALENCIA (B,D) The morning is free to enjoy beach time in Peñiscola. Afternoon: Lunch on own in Peñiscola. Check-out of the hotel and load the coaches and equipment van depart for Valencia (~2 hour drive). Arrive into Valencia. Valencia is Spain s third largest city and one of its most important port cities along the Mediterranean Sea. Valencia has hosted the America s Cup Sailing race twice and is a fascinating mix of old Spanish traditions and modern architecture. Enjoy a guided tour of Valencia (coach and walking) walk the historic city center with its Old Quarter and Cathedral and see the modern city such as the City of Arts and Sciences, Palacio de Congressos and the stunning Palau de la Musica. Enjoy dinner as a group in Valencia (likely a nice paella dinner) and this evening is free. DAY FIVE: VALENCIA (B,D) Performance This morning, enjoy a visit to the City of Arts and Sciences. The City of Arts and Sciences is Valencia s most visited tourist site. The complex is made up of an aquarium, IMAX theater, planetarium, open-air oceanographic park, performing arts center and more! Afternoon: Lunch on your own at or nearby the City of Arts and Sciences. Enjoy time to explore Valencia possibilities could include exploring the Old Quarter or relaxing at the beach (all costs on own). Return to the hotel to get ready for this evening. Dinner as a group near tonight s concert venue. PERFORMANCE in Valencia likely a shared performance at the La Rambleta Center or an outdoor performance in a local park such as Parque de Cabecera. DAY SIX: VALENCIA BARCELONA (B,D) This morning, check-out of the hotel and load the coaches and baggage van. Depart for Barcelona (~4 hour drive). Afternoon: Lunch own on own en route. Arrive into Barcelona. Barcelona is the capital of Catalunya and the second largest city in Spain. After hosting the Olympic Games in 1992, it has finally taken its place on the list of the world s greatest cities. Home of the famous architect Gaudi, it is a most attractive, stimulating city, especially from an architectural point of view. Late afternoon: Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Ramblas and the old Gothic Quarter. Check into hotel. Dinner as a group (likely at a Tapas restaurant) then return to the hotel.

4 DAY SEVEN: BARCELONA (B,D) Performance This morning, enjoy a panoramic guided tour of Barcelona highlights to include Montjuic (home of the 1992 Olympic Stadium and wonderful views of Barcelona), and Gaudi s amazing Parc Guell. Afternoon: Lunch on own. This afternoon, enjoy some time to explore Barcelona on own. Dinner as a group. Transfer to location TBD and set-up. This evening, PERFORMANCE as part of the Música als Parcs (Music in the Parks) program or a shared performance at a public venue such as Parc Guell or Poble Espanyol. DAY EIGHT: BARCELONA (B,D) This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Gaudi s crowning achievement the Cathedral of la Sagrada Familia. Afternoon: Lunch on own. The afternoon is free to enjoy Barcelona on own explore the Gothic Quarter, shopping along the Rambla or in the fashionable l Eixample district, enjoy Barceloneta Beach, etc. (all costs on own). Enjoy a Farewell Dinner as a group near the concert venue. DAY NINE: BARCELONA SAN FRANCISCO (B, meals on plane) Morning: Breakfast as a group at the hotel. Check out of the hotel and transfer to Barcelona Airport. Arrive at Barcelona International Airport and check in for your flights to San Francisco. Depart Barcelona. Note: there will be a stop en route. Note: due to group size, several flights and/or airlines may be necessary. Note: Customs and immigration formalities will take place at the 1 st port of entry into the USA. Afternoon: Arrive into San Francisco the same day collect baggage. WELCOME HOME!

5 2014 SPAIN PERFORMANCE TOUR As of: October 4, 2012 INCLUSIONS: ESTIMATED round-trip, economy class airfare (SFO-BCN-SFO) including taxes/fuel surcharges (subject to change) Hotel Accommodations 3 star hotels Peñiscola Two (2) nights Valencia Two (2) nights Barcelona Three (3) nights Meals: Breakfast daily at the hotels (continental or hot buffet) Dinners daily (seven (7) total) Full-sized deluxe touring coaches as required by the itinerary Baggage Van as required by the itinerary Sightseeing and admissions per itinerary including: Peñiscola Peñiscola Castle Entrance Valencia Guided City Tour, Combined Ticket to City of Arts and Sciences (Hemispheric, Science Museum, Aquarium) Barcelona Guided Walking Tour of the Ramblas and Gothic Quarter, Guided Coach Tour including Montjuic and Parc Guell, guided tour of Sagrada Familia One (1) local bi-lingual Tour Escort PER COACH for the duration of the tour in Spain One (1) World Projects Tour Managers traveling with the group throughout the tour Performance in Spain as follows (ALL performances to be confirmed) Peñiscola Performance at Castillo del Peñiscola or shared performance with local group Valencia Shared performance at the La Rambleta Center or an outdoor performance in a local park such as Parque de Cabecare Barcelona Performance as part of the Música als Parcs (Music in the Parks) program or a shared performance at a public venue such as Parc Guell or Poble Espanyol Chairs, Stands, Piano/Keyboard, and Large Percussion (4Timpani, Concert Bass Drum, Orchestra Bells, Xylo, Drum Kit) for each performance Group Medical Insurance (not including Trip Cancellation) Certificate of Liability Insurance (upon request) Taxes and tolls where applicable EXCLUSIONS: Ground Transportation to/from San Francisco International Airport Checked Baggage charges / Excess or overweight baggage charges Additional Music Instrument Rental (such as Double Bass, Tuba etc) Meals not listed in Inclusions / Drinks at included dinners Passport and visa processing fees (if applicable - US passport holders generally do not require a visa to travel to Spain as a tourist for less than 90 days) Tips to Drivers / Tour Managers (WP recommends 3 per day per person (~$30 per person)) Items of a personal nature (laundry, room service, internet connection or telephone fees, mail, etc.)

6 2014 SPAIN PERFORMANCE TOUR As of: October 4, 2012 NUMBER OF TRAVELERS: Total Travelers ESTIMATED PACKAGE COST PER PERSON TRIPLE DOUBLE SINGLE Total Travelers $ 3, $ 3, $ 3, Total Travelers $ 3, $ 3, $ 3, Total Travelers $ 3, $ 3, $ 3, Total Travelers $ 3, $ 3, $ 3, Total Travelers $ 3, $ 3, $ 3, NOTES: Payments: Checks, money orders, or cashier s checks will be accepted no credit cards will be accepted as payment. Please make checks out to World Projects Exchange Rate / Currency: Costs are based on USD/EUR Exchange Rate of $ (as of September 5, 2012). If the Exchange Rate changes by more than 3%, World Projects retains the right to recost the tour. Airfare: included in this quote is an ESTIMATE ONLY. Once the tour has been deposited on and space becomes available in mid/late 2013, World Projects will request space on the preferred flights/dates and advise of any cost increases (if applicable). Once deposited on, the base fare is guaranteed however taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change until ticketing is complete. Ground Costs: are based on 2013 prices. Once actual 2014 prices are available in mid-2013, World Projects reserves the right to recost the tour should any price increase apply. Numbers: World Projects reserves the right to recost the tour, should the numbers fall above or below those shown above. PAYMENT SCHEDULE: BY: Oct. 23, 2012 Deposit: US $100 per person Non-refundable BY: Feb Progress Payment #1: US $150 per person 50% refundable to Sept. 1, 2013 BY: Sept 25, 2013 Progress Payment #2: US $250 per person 50% refundable to Nov. 15, 2013 BY: Dec. 8, 2013 Progress Payment #3: US $500 per person 50% refundable to Feb. 1, 2014 BY: Feb. 21, 2014 Progress Payment #4: US $750 per person 50% refundable to Apr. 15, 2014 BY: Apr. 24, 2014 Final Payment: Balance in Full 50% refundable to May 15, 2014