Alpine Oktoberfest Tour September 23 - October 2, 2019 From $2,995 per person, double occupancy from the Chicago Area ONE HOTEL TOUR Highlights 8 Nights One Hotel Enjoy the Alpine paradise of Seefeld, Austria Sightseeing Excursions Include: Munich and the famous Oktoberfest Full-day Tour to Magical Salzburg Experience the Almabtrieb - Austrian country tradition Italy & the famous Iceman! Fairytale Bavaria Excursion Innsbruck & Crystal Excursion Hitler s Eagles Nest 14 Meals - 8 Breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners. First class hotel Deluxe motor coach transportation English speaking tour escort Non stop flights from Chicago
Mon., Sept. 23 JOLIET AREA / EN ROUTE Today we depart the Joliet area on the beginning of our Alpine Oktoberfest Holiday to Chicago s O Hare International Airport. Here we depart on our non-stop transatlantic flight to Munich, Germany. (I) Tues., Sept. 24 SEEFELD (Munich Oktoberfest) This morning we arrive in Munich the capital city of Bavaria and the heart of artistic Germany - cheerful and vivacious, boasting magnificent architecture from Bavaria s royal past and we ll experience it all. We begin with a visit to the Marienplatz and witness the chiming of the Glockenspiel displaying a medieval tournament and dance. Next, we take a driving tour of the city that will feature the Residenz, the former Bavarian Royal Palace, the Köningsplatz and Frauenkirche, Munich s Cathedral with its green domes topping the sturdy twin towers. This afternoon, we visit the world famous Oktoberfest that is celebrated at the Wies n Fair Grounds. Ten huge festival tents of the seven Munich breweries welcome the visitors and the lively brass bands add to the overwhelmingly happy sounds of this world-famous festival. In the late afternoon we travel into the Bavarian Alps and across the border into Austria to arrive at the resort town of Seefeld. (I,L,D) Wed., Sept. 25 SEEFELD (Fairytale Bavaria) Today we travel into the heart of the Bavarian Alps on our Fairytale Bavaria Excursion. We begin with a visit to the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, Mad King Lugwig's fairytale castle and the inspiration for Walt Disney's Castle. Here we enjoy a guided tour of this magnificent structure offering wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. Next, we visit the Passion Play village of Oberammergau where we will have a chance to see the skilled craftsman at work creating there fabulous woodcarvings. You will also have a chance to purchase beautiful woodcarvings made by local craftsmen. (B) Thurs., Sept. 26 SEEFELD (Salzburg) Our sightseeing begins with a day trip through the fabulous alpine scenery to magical Salzburg Mozart s birthplace and setting for the film The Sound of Music. We ll begin at the baroque Hellbrunn Palace, where we see the famous Gazebo from The Sound of Music. Next, we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Salzburg that will start on the right bank of the Salzach River where we ll see the grounds of Mirabell Palace and the Mozart Conservatoire, before crossing over into the Old Town. Here we ll see the 15th century Altes Rathaus and take in the sites along the romantic Getreidgasse, where we ll also find Mozart s birthplace, now a museum. We ll also see the Collegiate Church and the Franciscan Church as we make our way to the Residence Square, home to the medieval bishops residence. Nearby we ll visit Salzburg Cathedral and then pass St. Peter s Abbey, seen so frequently in The Sound of Music. After time at leisure in Salzburg, we return to Seefeld. (B,D) Fri., Sept. 27 SEEFELD (South Tyrol) Today s excursion takes us over the breathtaking Brenner Pass, crossing over the famous Europa Bridge into Italy. Your guide will tell you the colorful history of the area, still known as the South Tyrol. We will arrive in Bolzano, combining both Northern European and Mediterranean lifestyles to make a perfect union, which can be clearly seen in the historic and artistic treasures of the city. We ll stop at the historic center Piazza Walther, dominated by the 15th century cathedral and we will have time to enjoy the famous outdoor market. Next we visit the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, home to the famous Otzi, the 5,000 year-old Iceman, exhibited with all his clothing and equipment. We return to Seefeld and our hotel in the late afternoon. (B) Sat., Sept. 28 SEEFELD (Almabtrieb) Today we are in for a special treat when we travel to the Almabtrieb. Summer is over, the days are getting shorter and the nights are turning rather chilly, high time for the herdsmen to drive their cattle from the pasture to the valley. Adorned with varicolored ribbons, wreaths, brushwood coronets and mirrors, the colorful parade begins the often dangerous descent into the valley. The herdsmen and countrywomen have also donned their traditional costume for the joyous arrival in the valley and we ll join in the folklore fun that accompanies this time honored tradition. (B)
Sun., Sept. 29 SEEFELD ((Berchtesgaden) We experience more Alpine beauty today as we venture into the Berchtesgaden Land, another of Europe s beautiful regions. We visit Berchtesgaden, before continuing to the base of Mt. Kehlstein. Here we board a special postal bus for a trip up serpentlike Kehlsteinstraße, one of the most magnificent mountain roads in the world. We travel by elevator through the mountain to arrive at Kehlsteinhaus, Hitler's, Eagle s Nest as named by the Allied Forces. Enjoy the magnificent views of the surrounding Alps. In the afternoon we return to Oberau for dinner and dancing. (B,D) Mon., Sept. 30 SEEFELD We enjoy a delightful day in the Austrian Alps. We will begin with a journey by horse drawn carriage through the beautiful countryside to the village of Mozern, where we have a traditional Austrian lunch. In the afternoon we return to Seefeld for a ride up by cable car up into the Alps for a fantastic view over the Austrian Alps. (B,L) Tues., Oct. 1 SEEFLD (Innsbruck) Today we begin with a visit to the Imperil City of Innsbruck. We ll make the scenic journey into the Inn Valley to the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck where our sightseeing tour will show us the lovely Old Town including the Golden Roof, the amazing Rococo Wilten Basilica and other sites of this amazing city. After time for shopping we ll travel to the medieval village of Rattenberg where Austrian crystal has been hand made for centuries and we have the opportunity to visit the shops and see the craftsmen at work. (B,D) Wed., Oct. 2 - SEEFLD/JOLIET AREA This morning we return to Munich s International Airport for our non-stop flight returning us to Chicago. On arrival in Chicago our motor coach will return us to Joliet area. (B, I) * * * Welcome Home * * * I = In Flight Meals B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner The Tour Price Includes: Round trip motor coach transportation from the Joliet Area to Chicago s O Hare International Airport. Economy class air transportation on scheduled flights traveling Chicago/Munich/Chicago. Transportation by deluxe private motor coach with accompanying English-speaking Tour Escort. Accommodations in first class hotel in twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower. 14 Meals - 8 buffet breakfasts, 2 lunch and 4 evening dinners as indicated in the tour itinerary. Sightseeing as detailed in the Day by Day Itinerary including entrance fees where necessary. Luggage handling and porterage charges for one suitcase per person at hotel. Taxes for included ground services and U.S. departure taxes, Customs service charges, airline security fees, and fuel surcharges at $285 per person. The Vacation Price Does Not Include: Items of a personal nature such as passport fees; laundry and cleaning; telephone calls; optional tours and excursions; tips to the Tour Escort, Tour Manager, Motor coach drivers and local guides, tips to hotel and breakfast room staff; luggage handling at U.S. airports; personal and baggage insurance; meals other than those stated above.
TOUR CONDITIONS TOUR DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT: Payment is accepted by personal or bank checks. Should you wish to use a credit card for payment, there is a 3.5% convenience fee on the total amount charged. YOU WILL BE INVOICED FOR THE BALANCE OF PAYMENT DUE ON OR BEFORE Friday, June 14, 2019. ARRANGEMENTS: The tour price is based on a minimum participation of 30 persons and includes planning, handling and operational charges and is quoted on the current rate of exchange, tariff rates and airfares in effect as of August 8, 2018. In the event of a marked increase or decrease in foreign currency or in tariff rates, the cost is subject to revision. TOUR PRICING: This is a package tour in which land tour costs and special group airfares have been combined in the most advantageous way. Should you wish to take the land tour only or deviate from the package tour by changing your departure and/or return dates of travel, this will eliminate the advantages of the package tour price and special group airfares. There will be a service charge of $100 per person for altering the airline itinerary, plus any additional charges assessed by the airlines. CREDIT CARDS: The tour price is a cash price. If you wish to use a credit card to pay for your vacation a 3.5% fee will be added to the cost of your tour to cover Credit Card fees. CANCELLATION: If after making your initial deposit you find it necessary to cancel from the tour for any reason, there will be a charge of $100 per person up to 90 days prior to departure. For cancellation between 89 and 60 days prior to departure, there will be a cancellation charge of $300 per person. For cancellation within 59 days of departure, in addition to the $300 per person charge, there may be additional cancellation charges from the airline, hotels or ground service companies up to the full value of your tour cost. IMPORTANT: Cancellations will not be accepted by telephone and must be sent in writing to: InterTrav Corp, 203 State Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174, faxed to: 630/584-1573, or emailed to: mary@intertravcorp.com TRAVEL PROTECTION (TRIP CANCELLATION/INTERRUPTION, BAGGAGE, and MEDICAL): You have been given the option of purchasing Travel Protection at the time you sign-up for the tour. The insurance includes: Trip Cancellation/ Interruption, Baggage Delay/Loss, Emergency Accident/Sickness Medical Expense, and Emergency Medical Evacuation. The premium for the plan is non-refundable after the free 14 day look back period and is based on a minimum participation of 10 travelers. For a complete description of coverage and to see all the covered reasons for cancellation, please call 1-800-624-8338 or e-mail Mary at mary@intertravcorp.com. PASSPORTS AND VISAS: Your tour requires a valid passport, which the U.S. Department of State requires be valid for a minimum of three months after your return date of travel. If you do not already have your passport, or it will expire before the return date of the tour, we suggest you apply for it immediately. No visas are required for your tour. However, if you are a citizen of a country other than the United States, you must advise us in writing with your Reservation Application, as other travel documents may be required. AIRLINE TICKETING: For ticketing purposes legal names are required (identical to your passport). Once airline tickets have been issued and if a ticket requires a name change because of incorrect information supplied to our office, the client is responsible for any applicable airline charges. SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING PRICING: The tour price as quoted is based on tariffs in effect for estimated 2019 prices as of August 8, 2018. Tour prices do increase every year, and it is therefore possible that increases could occur after the printing of this brochure in advance of your tour s departure. InterTrav Corporation will do everything possible to avoid an increase in the tour cost. However, should increases occur in airfares, hotel prices, and/or coach transportation costs, they will be added to the tour cost and passengers will be notified accordingly. Should an increase in price occur, notifications will be sent to tour members in writing no later than 15 days prior to departure. 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No refund will be made for voluntary absence from the tour unless arrangements are made at the time of booking. The schedules contained herein are subject to change without notice. All rates are based on current Tariff and Exchange rates in effect at the time of the printing of this itinerary and are subject to adjustment without prior notification in the event of changes therein or in changes in the number of participants on which the rates are based. The carriers concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their plane or conveyance. The passage contract in use by carrier concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carrier and the purchaser of this tour.
Alpine Oktoberfest Tour September 23 - October 2, 2019 Please reserve places for me/us on Alpine Oktoberfest Tour. Enclosed is my/our check in the amount of $ ($250 per person). = Plus $ ($172 per person) to purchase the optional Travel Insurance. PAY BY CHECK: Please make checks payable to : INTERTRAV CORPORATION PAY BY CREDIT CARD: (Payments made by credit card will incur a 3.5% service fee) CARD NUMBER AMOUNT CHARGED EXPIRATION DATE SECURITY CODE SIGNATURE Mr. Mrs. (PLEASE PRINT FULL NAME - IDENTICAL TO PASSPORT) Mr. Mrs. (PLEASE PRINT FULL NAME - IDENTICAL TO PASSPORT) ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE Telephone: ( ) ( ) Email: I will room with (if other than spouse): Name/s of other passengers you are traveling with: Wheelchair and Special dietary needs: I do not have a roommate but will share. If a roommate cannot be found, I will pay the single supplement of $195 I desire single room accommodations at the rate of $195 RETURN TO: InterTrav Corporation 203 State Ave. St. Charles, IL 60174