Alpine Adventure

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1 Educational Travel Experience Designed Especially for St Mary's Episcopal School Alpine Adventure October 4 - October 13, 2019 ITINERARY OVERVIEW DAY 1 DEPARTURE FROM ATLANTA DAY 2 ARRIVE MUNICH - DACHAU - SALZBURG (2 NIGHTS) DAY 3 MUSICAL SALZBURG DAY 4 SALZBURG - OBERAMMERGAU - GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN (3 NIGHTS) DAY 5 DAY TRIP TO INNSBRUCK DAY 6 DAY TRIP TO MUNICH DAY 7 GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN - LICHTENSTEIN - LUCERNE (3 NIGHTS) DAY 8 LUCERNE DAY 9 LUCERNE DAY 10 DEPARTURE FROM ZURICH

2 ITINERARY Germany has long been a country of fascination, though the country itself is a fairly recent creation in Europe. From the noble heights of the Holy Roman Empire to the lows of WWII and the Nazi regime, the industrious people of Germany have emerged stronger than ever. This is a land that produced religious revolution, scientific and technological breakthroughs, and masterpieces of art and music - all while retaining a rich and unique cultural heritage. Educational Tour/Visit Cultural Experience Festival/Performance/Workshop Tour Services Recreational Activity LEAP Enrichment Match/Training Session DAY 1 Friday, 04 October 2019 Relax and enjoy our scheduled flight from Atlanta to Munich, Germany DAY 2 Saturday, 05 October 2019 Our 24-hour Tour Director will meet us at the airport and remain with us until our final airport departure. We will have use of a private coach and driver, while touring for the next eight days. Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp. In 1933, what had once been a quiet little artists community became a tragic symbol of the Nazi era, the first German concentration camp. The Audioguided tour of the camp includes the memorial chapels and two of the rebuilt barracks. The Museum is housed in the large building that once contained the kitchen, laundry, and shower baths. We will continue on to Salzburg, Austria. Our hotel in Salzburg, will be our base for the next two nights. While here, we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel. With its elegant squares and quaint streets Salzburg the famous Baroque city is a delightful introduction to the sophisticated world of arguably the greatest classical genius W.A. Mozart. DAY 3 Sunday, 06 October 2019 During the course of our tour we will gain from the knowledge and insight of two half-day local guides while we are here in Austria. Take a Sound of Music Tour, including sights in Salzburg associated with the historicallybased film and an excursion outside the city to visit places where the film was shot. A highlight of the tour will be the baroque Mirabell Gardens with the tour concluding at Hellbrunn Palace, an early 17th century palace, we will have time to explore the Palace Gardens. Visit the house where Mozart was born in 1756, and tour the museum dedicated to his life and works. Singers and strings of the "Amadeus Consort Salzburg" perform arias and duettos from 'Don Giovanni', 'Le Nozze di Figaro' and 'The Magic Flute' as well as instrumental works like the serenade 'A Little Night Music'. During concert intermission, dinner will be served. 1

3 DAY 4 Monday, 07 October 2019 Explore Salzburger Dom (Salzburg Cathedral), which is world renowned for its 4,000-pipe organ. The cathedral has been hailed by some critics as the most perfect Renaissance building in the Germanic countries, and features a marble facade and symmetrical twin towers. Today we will travel from Salzburg, Austria, to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, stopping in Oberammergau, Germany on the way. The quaint town of Oberammergau, is famed for its woodcarving center and renowned for its painted houses, in a colorful style known as Lüftmalerei, typical for the region. In addition, Oberammergau is famous worldwide for its Passion Play. We will continue to the Garmisch Partenkirchen (area), which will be our base for the next three nights. While here, we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Spend time in the twin villages of Garmisch and Partenkirchen, which make up Germany s top alpine resort. In spite of their urban flair, the towns maintain the charm of an ancient village, often with country folk in traditional dress. The towns and their environs offer some of the most panoramic views in Bavaria. You will have some free time to explore the area. DAY 5 Tuesday, 08 October 2019 Alpine views are around every corner and ski slopes just a funicular ride from the center of historic Innsbruck. A medieval old town is home to imperial palaces, world-class galleries and Zaha Hadid's avant-garde designs. Sophisticated, good-looking and affluent, the Tyrolean capital walks a fine tightrope between the urban and the outdoors, the historic and the cutting edge, and it pulls off the act beautifully. Visit Schloss Ambras, a Renaissance palace southeast of Innsbruck on the edge of the Mittelgebirgsterrace. The castle was built by Archduke Ferdinand II of Austria, Count of Tyrol, in the 16th century and is divided into a lower and an upper castle set in the remains of a medieval fortress. The Lower Castle features collections of arms and armor, art, and books, as well as the Spanish Hall, one of the first German Renaissance halls, built to house the portraits of the counts of Tyrol. The Upper Castle has a collection of medieval sculpture and a portrait gallery of dynastic paintings from the 14th to the 18th centuries. Explore Swarovski Kristallwelten, created to celebrate 100 years of Swarovski Crystal in View many crystal works created by artists over the past century, including the largest kaleidoscope in the world. DAY 6 Wednesday, 09 October 2019 During the course of our tour we will gain from the knowledge and insight of one half-day local guides while we are here in Germany. Munich is the capital city of Bavaria. It was founded in the 12th century, and named for a settlement of Benedictine monks. Munich is now a cosmopolitan city that is at the forefront of the financial and publishing industries, and notable for its role in the development of music and the arts. Discover the area of Munich around Marienplatz, which is dedicated to the patron of the city. See the Neues Rathaus and observe the Glockenspiel on its facade. This is the fourth largest chiming clock in Europe, and stages an elaborate performance twice a day. View the Frauenkirche, the largest Gothic assembly building in southern Germany, and the seat of the Archbishopric of Munich. With its twin towers, topped with onion domes, the church has become a symbol of the city. Tour the Residenz, home of the Wittelsbach dynasty up until See the magnificent State Rooms, the Grotto Courtyard, Court Chapel and the spectacular Antiquarium, the largest Renaissance ceremonial hall north of the Alps. The visit to the Residenz complex also includes the Cuvilliés Theater, one of the finest Rococo theaters in the world, and the Treasury, which houses the crown and orb of the Bavarian kings. 2

4 DAY 7 Thursday, 10 October 2019 Today we will travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, to Lucerne, Switzerland, stopping in Lichtenstein on the way. The Principality of Liechtenstein is a tiny, doubly-landlocked country tucked away between Switzerland and Austria and with mountain slopes rising above the Rhine valley. It's known for its medieval castles, alpine landscapes and villages linked by a network of trails. The capital, Vaduz, a cultural and financial center, is home to Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, with galleries of modern and contemporary art. The Postmuseum displays Liechtenstein's postage stamps. For the next three nights, our base will be in Lucerne. Breakfast will be included at the hotel. Lucerne is the most populous city in Central Switzerland, and a focal point of the region. Due to its location on the shore of Lake Lucerne, within sight of Mount Pilatus and Rigi in the Swiss Alps, Lucerne is traditionally considered first and foremost as a tourist destination. One of the city's famous landmarks is Chapel Bridge with a wooden bridge first built in the 14th century. It has also been voted as the 5th most popular tourism destination in the world. DAY 8 Friday, 11 October 2019 During the course of our tour, we will gain from the knowledge and insight of one half day local guides while we are here in Switzerland. Enjoy a cruise on Lake Lucerne, Switzerland's most famous lake. View the Lion Monument which was created in 1820 by Bertel Thorvaldsen and Lukas Ahorn. It was built in honor of the Swiss Guards who lost their lives in 1792 during the French Revolution when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris. Walk down Kurplatz, taking in the best view of the lake from its northern rim. If we follow the path to the end, we will be treated to views of Lucerne's Riviera. Bask in the beauty found in the historical heart of Lucerne as you stroll through the picturesque medieval square ofweinmarkt and the Kornmarkt square which contains the Town Hall and beautifully painted Pfistern guildhall. DAY 9 Saturday, 12 October 2019 Visit beautiful Mount Pilatus, which is easily accessible by riding the Pilatus Railway, the steepest cogwheel railway in the world. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the surrounding and pristine area. You will have some free time to explore the area. Dinner this evening will be in a local restaurant. DAY 10 Sunday, 13 October 2019 Our rewarding and enjoyable tour comes to an end as our Tour Director accompanies us to the airport on our final day. 3

5 TOTAL PER PERSON TOUR COST BASED ON NUMBER OF FULL-PAYING PARTICIPANTS St Mary's Episcopal School Full Paying Price In USD (Subject to final airfare confirmation) Participants This proposal is valid until Saturday, 08 September 2018 and this tour 20 5,245 cannot be operated in its present format with fewer than ,395 participants. EZ Pay Option Enroll by 08/31/2018 and make 11 payments of $ every 30 days by automatic deduction from your bank account. The final payment of the series will be deducted no later than 45 days before travel. **Based on the bolded pricing ratio from above. How to Enroll The Trip ID for your program is and you can register today by credit card or echeck by going to: A $300 initial deposit is due by 08/31/2018. Please contact your Program Leader for further information. Program Leader: Patricia Ray Contact Details: patti.ray47@gmail.com Tour Prices Guaranteed at Time of Enrollment! Our Price Guarantee: Once you have accepted this proposal, the dates have been confirmed and WorldStrides online registration portal (or equivalent paperwork) has been made available for your group's tour, the prices shown for the relevant group size level(s) will not change, regardless of any subsequent rate fluctuations (for example, on visits to attractions, airline fuel/taxes or currency movements on overseas programs). What is Included: Round trip airfare with a major carrier on scheduled flights All airport taxes and fuel surcharges (which will not change after time of enrollment for any participant) Hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private facilities guaranteed throughout A filling breakfast everyday to get the day started well throughout your touring program Dinners on Days 3 & 9 A full-time WorldStrides Tour Director to accompany your group 24 hours a day from arrival to departure Porterage at each hotel The expertise and perspective of local guides during your tour All excursions, cultural activities and (several pre-booked) admissions as per your itinerary Once overseas, transportation by private coach for airport transfers and touring, except in the capital city, where public transport is used (and the cost included) for group sightseeing Basic health insurance while on tour (including medical treatment on tour up to $7,500) and $50,000 of coverage for emergency evacuation and repatriation Travel insurance - Our Trip Mate travel insurance policy to all participants. This comprehensive policy includes health, property and cancellation coverage This Does Not Include: Lunches and dinners, except Days 3 & 9, or personal beverages with meals Visas (if required) Tips and gratuities for the guide and driver Any fees that might be imposed by the airlines at the airport for checked baggage 4

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8 How to Register for the St. Mary s Alumnae, Parents, Friends and Family Alpine Adventure Online through WorldStrides Trip Dates: October 4 October 13, 2019 Trip Price: $ based on 20 participants Program Leader: Patti Ray patti.ray47@gmail.com Cell: Here is the link for our group: The Trip ID number for this tour is: Steps to Registration: 1. Go to the WorldStrides link: 2. Enter in the Trip ID section 3. Click on Get Started (You will see the full itinerary next) 4. On the itinerary, click the REGISTER button 5. Fill in your personal information and keep moving on to the next sections 6. The next page will give you the total price of the trip as well as your EZ-Pay option: Use our EZ-Pay Plan to pay for your trip in monthly installments. Currently, your monthly payment will be: Determined at the time of registration. 7. Proceed to Check out 8. Read the Terms and Conditions and then press I Agree 9. The view the Travel Waiver and click on I Agree

9 10. You will be directed to where you will pay your deposit. The deposit is $449, which includes the mandatory trip insurance. 11. Continue on the Checkout 12. The next page is for Payment Information. Here is where you can choose the EZ-Pay, which will allow for a monthly automatic bank draft until the trip is paid for. You can also choose to pay by E-Check on this page to be paid in installments by the designated due dates posted below.. Here are the payment dates as posted by WorldStrides: 13. Following the deposit, you will need to log in at a later date to pay the next installments, which I ve highlighted below. Alternatively, you can opt to sign up for EZ-Pay, which will automatically deduct equal installments from your account between the time of registration and 45 days before travel. The exact amount depends on how much you pay up front and when they register. Key Dates Summary Days Before Action Travel Tuesday, May 07, Price-locked in date. New participants will not count towards group size in terms of price Thursday, June 06, 120 Deviation request deadline 2019 Sunday, June 16, % payment due. New participants subject to confirmation and late fee Friday, July 26, Passport copies requested by Monday, August 05, 2019 Tuesday, August 20, % payment due % payment due for EZ-Pay customers. Rooming lists finalized