June/July 2019 Northview High School Band Europe Concert Tour
History of Image Tours 1939: The company was founded in Amsterdam, The Netherlands by Roelof Postmaa, Sr. 1960: The Grand Rapids, MI office was opened by Roelof Postmaa, Jr., now owned and operated by his daughter, Monique Kasmauskis and her husband, Mike. Since 1960: The signature Heart of Europe tour has been offered to high schools, universities, choirs, churches, orchestras, associations and bands, as well as individual travelers Since 1982: Image Tours Inc has been coordinating the Northview High School Band Europe Tour every four years. Image Tours has been operating tours in Europe for over 78 years
15-day Tour Route
The trip starts with your flight to Europe
GERMANY
Rhine River Cruise
Heidelberg
View of Heidelberg from the Castle
The fairytale village of Rothenburg
Walk the walls surrounding the town
View of Rothenburg from the top of the town hall bell tower
Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Shop
Gate at Dachau Concentration Camp
Munich Town Square
The Glockenspiel Tower on Munich s Main Square
AUSTRIA
The hills are alive in Austria
The musical city of Salzburg
Outdoor Chess Match
Mirabell Gardens
Concert in Mirabell Gardens
Berchtesgaden Salt Mines
Mine Slide!
Underground lake in the Salt Mines
Hitler s Eagle s Nest
Innsbruck
Innsbruck s Golden Roof
Inside a glorious Baroque cathedral
Concert in Innsbruck
Neuschwanstein Castle
Ready to eat!
Tyrolean Folklore Show
SWITZERLAND
Mt. Stanserhorn Cogwheel Railway
Spectacular Mt. Stanserhorn from open-air gondola
On top of the world!
Try out an Alphorn!
Lucerne
FRANCE
Paris
Arc de Triomphe
Seine River Cruise
Paris
BELGIUM
Antwerp s Grand Square
The French Fry...... Originated in Belgium
Belgian Waffles
and Chocolates
THE NETHERLANDS
The Dutch Lowlands
Glass Top Boat Ride in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Canal Houses
Wooden Shoe Shop
Delft
Parade to Concert Site
Last Concert
In Delft
PANNEKOEKEN (PANCAKES)
STROOPWAFELS
TENTATIVE DATES Wednesday, June 26, 2019 to Wednesday, July 10, 2019 Dates may change up to a week before or after these dates
INCLUDED FEATURES Round Trip Air fare from Chicago or Detroit Travel Protection Plan Tour Coordinator Motor Coach Transportation in Europe Meals All Breakfasts and 12 Dinners
INCLUDED TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN Student Tour: www.tripmate.com/wpf430s/home The student plan includes coverage of up to $1500 for musical instruments. You may wish to take out additional insurance to cover the full value of your instrument. Adult Tour: www.tripmate.com/wpf432i/home
ACCOMMODATIONS STUDENT BUS A mixture of Student Dormitories, Youth Hostels and Superior Tourist Class hotels with 2 to 12 students sharing a room. ADULT BUS Superior Tourist Class to First Class Usually in different hotels and sometimes in different cities than students.
YOUTH HOSTEL IN ROTHENBURG
HOTEL IN GEBSATTEL, GERMANY (NEAR ROTHENBURG)
YOUTH HOSTEL IN AUSTRIA (NEAR SALZBURG)
HOTEL/YOUTH HOSTEL IN AUSTRIA (NEAR INNSBRUCK)
PARIS
INCLUDED ADMISSIONS Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Salt Mines & Eagle s Nest in Berchtesgaden Tyrolean Folklore Show in Innsbruck Neuschwanstein Castle Mountain Toboggan Run near Innsbruck Cable Car into the Swiss Mountains Paris Boat Ride Glass-Top Boat Ride in Amsterdam Rhine Cruise
PRICE TOUR & AIR INCLUSIVE ADULT BUS $4490 STUDENT BUS $4090
$100 CASH DISCOUNT If all payments, after the initial deposit, are made by check, your price is $100 less. Initial $425 deposit may be by check or credit card
PRICE WITH CHECK PAYMENTS TOUR & AIR INCLUSIVE ADULT BUS $4390 STUDENT BUS $3990
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES Passport Fees ($105) Spending Money During Tour (About $400) Daily Lunches x 15 days Daily Beverages x 15 days 1 Dinner in Delft Spending Money for Souvenirs (personal)
PAYMENT CALENDAR February 28, 2018 Reservation Applications and $425 deposit January 16, 2019 Payment of $2000 March 13, 2019 Final payment due If you prefer, you may send smaller payments periodically, provided all payments after deposit are by check, each payment is at least $600, and we receive sufficient funds by each due date.
MEETING SCHEDULE Fall 2018 Meeting Up-date on Travel Dates Air Schedules Accommodations Concerts Travel Preparation & Tips Applying for a Passport ATM Cards & Spending Money May/June 2019 Final Documents
Complete one Reservation Application for each person traveling Send with $425 deposit prior to February 28, 2018 to: IMAGE TOURS INC. 2828 Kraft Ave SE Grand Rapids MI 49512 or nhs@imagetours.com
Superior Value with a Personal Touch 2828 KRAFT AVE SE GRAND RAPIDS MI 49512 nhs@imagetours.com 1-800-964-3170 Ask for Monique or Rachel
See you in Europe!