Performing Travel Experience Designed Especially for The Aaron Shearer Foundation US Guitar Orchestra New York City and France Tour - Trip ID 167828 June 22 - July 2, 2019 ITINERARY OVERVIEW DAY 1 TRAVEL BY OWN ARRANGEMENTS TO NEW YORK (2 NIGHTS) DAY 2 NEW YORK - PERFORMANCE AT CARNEGIE HALL DAY 3 INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE FROM NEW YORK DAY 4 ARRIVE PARIS TRAVEL TO LYON (2 NIGHTS) DAY 5 LYON - CONCERT PREFORMANCE DAY 6 LYON - DIJON (2 NIGHTS) DAY 7 DIJON - CONCERT PERFORMANCE DAY 8 DIJON - PARIS (2 NIGHTS) DAY 9 PARIS - CONCERT PERFORMANCE DAY 10 DEPARTURE FROM PARIS
ITINERARY France is an enchanting country that evokes elegance, opulence, and richness. But the country is so much more than luxurious castles, fashionable cities, and delicious food and wine. France has an incredible history spanning thousands of years, history that can be found in every crevice of its countryside. Each region is unique, and amid the beauty of the mountains, coastline, and cities there are charming small towns filled with friendly people who embrace the true meaning of joie de vivre. Educational Tour/Visit Cultural Experience Festival/Performance/Workshop Tour Services Recreational Activity LEAP Enrichment DAY 1 Saturday, 22 June 2019 Participants in the US Guitar Orchestra will meet this weekend for our first rehearsal and debut concert. Participants will arrange own travel to New York City. During our stay in New York City, the rehearsal space, breakfast, and hotel arrangements are included in our tour. For the next two nights, we will stay in quad occupancy rooms, with four people sharing two double beds, in our centrally-located New York hotel, where daily breakfast will be included. The Big Apple, as New York is affectionately known, is historic, trendsetting, and dynamic. Below the skyscraper skyline, museums exhibit the latest collections, cutting edge restaurants unveil their newest creations, and Broadway continues to stage many of the world's most elaborate productions. Beyond the hustle and bustle lives an incredibly diverse population. A unique mixture of people and cultures forms a solid foundation and provides seemingly limitless energy for the city that never sleeps. DAY 2 Sunday, 23 June 2019 We will perform in New York City at the famous Carnegie Hall. DAY 3 Monday, 24 June 2019 We will journey from New York City to JFK International Airport. Relax and enjoy our scheduled flight from JFK Intl Airport to Paris-Charles De Gaulle, France. DAY 4 Tuesday, 25 June 2019 Our 24-hour Tour Director will meet us at the airport and remain with us until our final airport departure. We continue our journey from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon. En route to Lyon, we will stop in Beaune. We will have use of a private coach and driver, while touring for the next seven days. Beaune lies in the heart of the Burgundy wine district; the area around the town, the Côte de Beaune, is known for its splendid Burgundy wines. The town is also known for the medieval Hospices de Beaune (Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune), founded in 1442 to care for the elderly and sick. Visit the 15th-century Collégiale Basilique Notre-Dame. This Romanesque church features 15th-century tapestries that depict the life of Mary. 1
DAY 4 Tuesday, 25 June 2019 Lyon is France s second largest metropolitan area and has been an important gateway between the north and south since ancient times. The history and architecture of the town have made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Though many associate Lyon with its lacework and fine gastronomy, it is often considered to be the culinary capital of France. Take a Walking Tour of Old Lyon. Highlights of our walk will include La Place Bellecour, the city s finest square, where we will view the magnificent equestrian statue of Louis XIV; the Ponte Bonaparte; the Romanesque Cathedral of St. Jean; and the Palais de Justice. We will continue to Lyon (area), our base for the next two nights. Breakfast is included at the hotel. During our journey in France, dinner is at attendees' expense every night except the final evening. DAY 5 Wednesday, 26 June 2019 Today we will take time to explore the Lyon Region. Your concert performance is today. DAY 6 Thursday, 27 June 2019 We continue our journey from Lyon to Dijon. A possible stay includes accommodation at a villa located on a vineyard. Dijon is the capital of Burgundy and prospered from the wealth of the dukes of Burgundy. The city center is noted for its incredible architecture and is full of little streets waiting to be explored. Along with mustard, the town is often associated with its rich cultural life and renowned university. We will then continue to the hotel which will be our base for the next two nights. Breakfast is included at the hotel. DAY 7 Friday, 28 June 2019 We continue on our journey from the hotel and return to Dijon. You will have some free time to explore Dijon. Your concert performance is today. A possible venue includes a vineyard. Take a Walking Tour through the medieval core of Dijon, where many old streets and buildings have been restored. Highlights of our walk will include: St. Michel, Rue Verrerie, Hôtel de Vogue, Notre-Dame, La Place de la Liberation, and the Palais des Ducs et des États de Bourgogne, which symbolizes the independent status of this fertile region. 2
DAY 8 Saturday, 29 June 2019 We continue on our journey from Dijon area to Paris. En route to Paris, we will stop at Versailles. Experience Versailles, a palace commissioned by Louis XIV around Louis XIII s hunting lodge. In addition to viewing the spectacular Gardens, our visit includes the ornate State Apartments, highlighted by the magnificent Hall of Mirrors. Versailles set the standard for royal opulence in the 17th century; this overindulgence set the stage for outrage and the ensuing French Revolution 100 years later. For the next two evenings we will enjoy the convenience of our centrally-located Paris hotel, where daily breakfast will be included. Paris is one of the most iconic cities in the world, filled with culture and history, monuments and museums. Known as the City of Light, Paris is a million things to a million people. No writer has ever been able to truly capture Paris in words. Only the experience of being there can express the grandness and magic of this incredible city. In Paris, the cost of public transport is included for all group sightseeing. Escorted by our Tour Director, we will experience the city in the same manner as the local people. DAY 9 Sunday, 30 June 2019 This morning, you will have the oppurtunity to ascend to the top of Paris' most recognizable landmark. The Eiffel Tower was built for the Universal Exhibition of 1889. The wrought-iron tower was not meant to be permanent, and the first permit was only for 20 years. But by that time, it had proved to be a valuable communication device for radio. It is now France's global icon and has hosted over 200 million visitors. Next, tour the renowned Louvre Museum with a local specialist guide. We will see Leonardo da Vinci s Mona Lisa, the imposing Coronation of Napoleon, and many of the finest paintings and sculptures from western civilization. Later, visit Notre-Dame Cathedral. Work began in 1163 on a spot that had been a holy shrine since Roman times. Over the centuries, the cathedral has been the scene of some of France's most momentous occasions, including the coronation of Napoleon. Your performance is today. Tonight we will enjoy dinner in a local restaurant in the Latin Quarter. A section of the city that dates back to the Roman times, it is generally associated with artists, intellectuals, and political unrest. This meal is included. DAY 10 Monday, 01 July 2019 Please note that the sightseeing content may be amended or eliminated in order to facilitate the best possible concert arrangements for your group. Our rewarding and enjoyable tour comes to an end as our Tour Director accompanies us to the airport on our final day. 3
TOTAL PER PERSON TOUR COST BASED ON NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: $3,149-3,449 EZ Pay Option Enroll by 10/26/2018 and make 7 payments of $421.29 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 35 participants How to Enroll Enrollment is by invitation only, based on audition. Please contact program leader Kami Rowan at usgo@aaronshearerfoundation.org for more information. What is Included: Round trip airfare with a major carrier on scheduled flights and guaranteed dates All airport taxes and fuel surcharges (which will not change after time of enrollment for any participant) Accommodation in three and four star hotels in twin, triple or quad rooms with private facilities guaranteed throughout (expect when otherwise noted) A continental breakfast every day to get the day started well throughout your touring program A three-course dinner on your final evening in Paris reflecting the local cuisine A full-time WorldStrides OnStage Tour Director, familiar with our LEAP Educational Program, to accompany your group 24 hours a day from arrival to departure All excursions, cultural activities and (several pre-booked admissions as per your itinerary Once overseas, all transportation by private coach while on tour All of the venue arrangement fees and promotional costs for the concert performances 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 This Does Not Include: Dinners (except the last night), lunches, or beverages with meals Visas (if required Tips and gratuities for the Tour Director and Driver Any costs for the hire or transportation of equipment/instruments by land or air Any fees that might be imposed by the airlines at the airport for checked baggage Travel insurance - We offer and always recommend our Trip Mate travel insurance policy to all participants. This comprehensive policy includes health, property and cancellation coverage at a cost of $149. Cancel For Any Reason Policy is available for $249 Flights to and from JFK in New York 4
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