Groton-Dunstable Regional High School ITALY & CROATIA

TOUR BOOKLET Groton-Dunstable Regional High School ITALY & CROATIA PADUA, VENICE, SPLIT & DUBROVNIK APRIL 2017 Your World of Music

Your World of Music

Dear Groton-Dunstable Regional High School Tour Member, We share in your excitement that your trip to Italy and Croatia is finally almost here. This tour booklet provides an outline of the highlights of your trip and a detailed itinerary with flight and hotel details for you and those at home who may want to contact you. It also includes information that will be useful while you are in Italy and Croatia. All the information is subject to change due to any circumstances beyond our control. Name Badge Please wear this upon arrival in Venice, Italy so that our staff can recognize you and whenever you are participating in a tour program. Baggage Tags Be sure that each of your bags, including your check-in bag, has a completed KIconcerts baggage tag affixed. Other things to note: Airline Tickets Your airline ticket is an electronic ticket. A copy is not necessary for airport check-in as long as you have your passport and flight information. Passport Your passport is vital. Take care of it at all times. Do not pack it in your check-in baggage and do not leave it lying around. Keep a copy of your passport separate from your passport. And finally, we wish you a very pleasant and memorable time. - KIconcerts Team Gilman School Page 3

PERFORMANCES April 16, 2017 Informal performance in front of the Tomb of St. Anthony at Saint Anthony s Basilica, Padua The Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua is one of the eight international shrines recognized by the Holy See. Construction of the Basilica probably began around 1232, just one year after the death of St. Anthony. This international shrine dedicated to the saint, is visited by more than 5 million pilgrims every year. Concert at Caffe Pedrocchi, Padua The Pedrocchi is an historic landmark, and when it first opened in 1831, it was the largest cafe in Europe. Antonio Pedrocchi consciously built his cafe near the university and it soon became a meeting place of intellectuals, academics and students in Padua. The revolutionary ideas that were born here, especially during the Italian Risorgimento, led to an attack by Austrian troops on the café in 1848 to break the resistance the Austrian bullets are still visible today in the white drawing room. Page 4

PERFORMANCES April 18, 2017 Informal performance in front of St. Dominius Church, Split Exchange concert with Silvije Bombardeli - Academic Choir of the University of Split at Croatian National Theatre, Split The Croatian National Theatre in Split which originally opened in 1893, is owned and operated by the City of Split and is one of the oldest surviving theatres in Dalmatia. The building was initially used to stage performances by traveling troupes (mostly Italian), as there was no full-time drama ensemble in the city of Split by the very end of the 19th century. The first professional theatre troupe appeared in 1920, when the building underwent its first renovation and when the theatre was renamed Dalmatian National Theatre. In 1940 the theatre experienced a brief period of revival, adopting its current name and housing opera, drama and ballet ensembles. HNK Split hosts around 300 performances every year, attended by a total audience of around 120,000. Some 20 to 40 opera, ballet and dramatic productions are staged per year in addition to many symphony concerts performed by the in-house orchestra. The theatre is billed as the premier theatre house in Dalmatia and one of the biggest and oldest theatre houses in the Mediterranean. Gilman School Page 5

PERFORMANCES April 19, 2017 Concert at the invitation of the Mayor of Trogir at Cathedral St. Lovre, Trogir The Cathedral of St. Lawrence (or St Lovre) is a Roman Catholic triple-naved basilica constructed in Romanesque-Gothic in Trogir, Croatia. Since its construction lasted several centuries, it illustrates all the styles that succeeded one another in Dalmatia. It serves now as the most imposing monument in the city of Trogir. Page 6

PERFORMANCES April 20, 2017 Exchange concert with Dubrovački komorni zbor at St Ignatius Church, Dubrovnik A beautiful Baroque style church located up some stairs on a hill just off the Gundulic s Square and down a small street. It is hidden quite well, but one of the more impressive in the town. A set of large stairs leads up to the church that was built in 1738 by Passalaqua, similar to Spanish Steps in Rome. The church was completed in 1725 after 60 years of work, and is the largest in Dubrovnik. Gilman School Page 7

SIGHTSEEING APRIL 14, 2017 Padua guided walking tour passing Prato della Valle (exterior of Basilica of Saint Justina), Umberto I and Roma street, Piazza Duomo with Cathedral and the baptistery (exterior), pedestrian area Piazza della Frutta e piazza erbe, Palazzo della ragione and town hall, Caffè pedrocchi, seeing Bo University and Liston and continue walking along Via S. Francesco and Santo Street, Piazza del Santo with Basilica del Santo (exterior explanation) APRIL 15, 2017 Salzburg guided walking tour passing the Fortress Hohensalzburg, Mirabell Gardens and Salzburger Dom with entrance to Mozart s birthplace APRIL 16, 2017 Discover Verona, the town made famous as the romantic setting for Shakespeare s Romeo and Juliet APRIL 17, 2017 Travel to Split, Croatia APRIL 18, 2017 Split guided walking tour seeing the Old Town, St. Duje Cathedral, Peristil, City Clock, City Hall and the Diocletian s Palace APRIL 19, 2017 Trogir guided walking tour of the historic city dating back to the 3rd century Greek settlement passing Cathedral of St Lawrence, Cipiko Palaces which were home to Trogir s noble family in the 15th century APRIL 20, 2017 Travel to Dubrovnik APRIL 21, 2017 Dubrovnik guided city tour seeing the Old Town of Dubrovnik, Franciscan Monastery, Onofrio s Fountain and the Rector s Palace Page 8

HOTELS PADUA: NH PADOVA Address: Via Niccolò Tommaseo, 61, Padua 35131 Tel: +39 0498494111 Fax: +39 0498494444 http://www.nh-hotels.com/hotel/nhpadova DUBROVNIK: HOTEL LERO Address: Iva Vojnovića 14, Dubrovnik Tel: +385 20 341-333 Fax: +385 20 332-123 http://www.hotel-lero.hr/ O SPLIT: BEST WESTERN ARTHOTEL Address: Ulica Slobode 41, Split 21000 Tel: +385 21302302 Fax: +385 21 302 300 http://www.arthotel.hr/index-en.html Gilman School Page 9

TOUR MANAGER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Erich Steiner has worked as a tour guide throughout Europe since 2007 LUGGAGE KI suggests packing efficiently and wisely to keep baggage at a minimum. Please check the airline s website for up-to-date restrictions on baggage: Delta Airlines: http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_us/traveling-with-us/baggage.html For restricted items on board the aircraft, please visit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website: https://www.tsa.gov/ TRAVEL INSURANCE Here are the contact details for Travel Insured International: Emergency Travel Assistance: 1-800-494-9907 (Toll-Free US/Canada) 1-603-328-1707 (Collect Outside US/Canada) Group number: #65005 Page 10

ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE Day Date 2017 City Time Services Transp Meal Thu 13-Apr BOS 4:47 PM Depart Boston Delta Airlines 124 Fri 14-Apr AMS 5:50 AM Arrive Amsterdam 9:10 AM Depart Amsterdam KLM 1651 VCE 10:50 AM Arrive Venice Venice Meet your Tour Guide: Erich Steiner Luggage on coach Depart airport Padua 1:00 PM Arrive Padua Lunch at own expense Walk 2:30 PM Meet Erich Meet Local Guides at Prato della Valle: Laura & Silvia Guided walking tour passing Prato della Valle (exterior of Basilica of Saint Justina), Umberto I and Roma street, Piazza Duomo with Cathedral and the baptistery (exterior), pedestrian area Piazza della Frutta e piazza erbe, Palazzo della ragione and town hall, Caffè pedrocchi, seeing "Bo" University and Liston Continue walking along Via S. Francesco and Santo Street, Piazza del Santo with Basilica del Santo (exterior explanation) 4:30 PM Tour concludes Transfer to hotel Arrive hotel: NH PADOVA Check in 6:00 PM Meet Erich Depart hotel Walk Walk to restaurant: AGLI EREMITANI Address: Via Porciglia 29, Padova 35129 Tel: +39 49 875 46 63 6:30 PM Dinner D Depart restaurant Return to hotel Overnight Padua Gilman School Page 11

ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE Day Date 2017 City Time Services Transp Meal Sat 15-Apr Padua Morning Call Breakfast (available from 7:00 AM) 8:30 AM Meet Erich Depart hotel 9:45 AM Arrive at Tronchetto Pier Embark private boat Boat Enjoy boat ride to Venice Island Venice 10:30 AM Arrive Venice Disembark 11:00 AM Meet Local Guides: Carlo & Marco Guided walking tour including St Mark's Square and entrances to Doge's Palace, Piombi Prison and the Walk Bridge of Sighs 12:00 PM Introduction to St Mark's Basilica outside Entrance with time to explore the interior of the basilica 1:00 PM Tour concludes Lunch at own expense Time at leisure to explore Venice 4:00 PM Meet Erich Walk to Harry's Bar for gondola ride 7 Gondolas: 6 max per gondola 4:30 PM Enjoy a gondola ride through the canals of Venice 5:00 PM Ride concludes Walk to restaurant: DA BRUNO Address: Calle del Paradiso a San Lio Castello, 30122 Venice Tel: +39 041 522 14 80 5:30 PM Dinner Depart restaurant Walk to pier 7:30 PM Embark boat Boat Return to mainland Depart Tronchetto Pier Padua Arrive hotel Overnight Padua B Page 12

ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE Day Date 2017 City Time Services Transp Meal Sun 16-Apr Padua Morning Call Breakfast (available from 7:00 AM) Bring concert dress 8:00 AM Meet Erich Depart hotel Verona 9:30 AM Arrive Verona Time to explore the town made famous by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Walk Lunch at own expense 12:45 PM Meet Erich Change into concert dress on coach Depart Verona Padua 2:15 PM Arrive at SAINT ANTHONY'S BASILICA Move to the Saint s Tomb Walk 2:30 PM INFORMAL PERFORMANCE in front of the tomb of Saint Anthony Free time in the Basilica 3:30 PM Depart Basilica Walk to Caffe Pedrocchi Free time to explore the area Return to venue 4:30 PM Enter CAFFE PEDROCCHI Address: Via VIII Febbraio, 15, 35122 Padova Move to Sala Rossini Rehearsal 5:30 PM Rehearsal concludes Move outdoors and sing a few songs in front of the Caffe 6:00 PM CONCERT Concert concludes Change clothes Depart venue Walk to restaurant: ISOLA DI CAPRERA Address: Via Marsilio da Padova 15, Padova 35139 Tel: +39 49 876 0244 7:30 PM Dinner Depart restaurant Arrive hotel Overnight Padua B Gilman School Page 13

ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE Day Date 2017 City Time Services Transp Meal Mon 17-Apr Padua Morning Call Breakfast (available from 7:00 AM) B Bring luggage to coach 7:30 AM Meet Erich Luggage on coach Depart hotel Travel to Split, Croatia Stop for lunch at own expense en route Continue with drive to Split Split Arrive restaurant: KONOBA VAROS Address: Ul. ban Mladenova 7, 21000, Split Tel: +385 21 396 138 continue to hotel to unload luggage and store at hotel 7:00 PM Dinner D Depart restaurant Walk to hotel Walk Arrive hotel: BEST WESTERN ARTHOTEL Collect luggage Check in Overnight Split Page 14

ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE Day Date 2017 City Time Services Transp Meal Tue 18-Apr Split Morning Call Breakfast (available from 6:00 AM) Bring concert dress 9:30 AM Meet Erich Meet Local Guides at hotel Depart hotel Guided walking tour seeing the Old Town, St. Duje Cathedral, Peristil, City Clock, City Hall and the Walk Diocletian s Palace 12:00 PM Tour concludes Lunch at own expense Meet Erich Walk to ST DOMNIUS CHURCH INFORMAL PERFORMANCE in the main square in front of church Informal performance concludes Time at leisure to explore Split on own Meet Erich 3:45 PM Arrive at the CROATIAN NATIONAL THEATRE Address: Trg Gaje Bulata 1, 21000, Split Move to the Foyer Hall 4:00 PM Rehearsal 5:00 PM Rehearsal concludes Depart venue Walk to restaurant: CHOPS GRILL Walk Address: Kamila Toncica 4, Split, Croatia Tel: +385 91 317 3001 5:30 PM Dinner Depart restaurant Return to the CROATIAN NATIONAL THEATRE Meet Silvije Bombardeli - Academic Choir of the University of Split, and their conductor Anamarija Tadin 7:30 PM Combined rehearsal Change into concert dress 8:30 PM EXCHANGE CONCERT 10:00 PM Concert concludes Depart venue Arrive hotel Overnight Split B Gilman School Page 15

ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE Day Date 2017 City Time Services Transp Meal Wed 19-Apr Split Morning Call Breakfast (available from 6:00 AM) Bring concert dress 8:45 AM Meet Erich Meet Local Guides at hotel Depart hotel Trogir 10:00 AM Arrive Trogir Guided walking tour of the historic city dating back to the 3rd century Greek settlement passing Cathedral Walk of St Lawrence, Cipiko Palaces which were home to Trogir s noble family in the 15th century Tour concludes Lunch at own expense Free time to explore Trogir Meet Erich Walk to CATHEDRAL ST LOVRE Address: 21218, Trogir 4:00 PM Rehearsal 5:00 PM Rehearsal concludes Depart venue Walk to restaurant: TRAGOS Address: Budislavićeva 3, 21 220 Trogir Tel: +385 (0)21 884 729 5:30 PM Dinner Depart restaurant Return to venue 7:30 PM Change into concert dress 8:00 PM CONCERT at the invitation of the Mayor of Trogir Concert concludes Collect personal belongings Depart venue Return to Split Split Arrive hotel Overnight Split B Page 16

ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE Day Date 2017 City Time Services Transp Meal Thu 20-Apr Split Morning Call Breakfast (available from 6:00 AM) B Bring luggage to coach 8:30 AM Meet Erich Luggage on coach Depart hotel Travel to Dubrovnik, Croatia Dubrovnik 1:00 PM Arrive Dubrovnik Walk to venue Walk Lunch at own expense 2:45 PM Return to venue Enter ST IGNATIUS CHURCH Address: Poljana Ruđera Boškovića 7, 20000, Dubrovnik 3:00 PM Rehearsal 4:00 PM Rehearsal concludes Depart venue Transfer to hotel Arrive hotel: HOTEL LERO Check in Change into concert dress and bring change of clothes Meet Erich Depart hotel Arrive at ST IGNATIUS CHURCH Meet Dubrovački komorni zbor 7:00 PM EXCHANGE CONCERT Concert concludes Change clothes Depart venue Store concert dress on coach Walk to restaurant: MIMOZA Walk Address: Branitelja dubrovnika 9, 20 000 Dubrovnik Tel: +385 20 311 909 9:00 PM Dinner D Depart restaurant Return to hotel Overnight Dubrovnik Gilman School Page 17

ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE Day Date 2017 City Time Services Transp Meal Fri 21-Apr Dubrovnik Morning Call Breakfast (available from 6:30 AM) 9:45 AM Meet Erich Meet Local Guides at hotel: Vesna Barisic & Vesna Celebic Depart hotel Guided city tour seeing the Old Town of Dubrovnik, Franciscan Monastery, Onofrio s Fountain and the Walk Rector s Palace 12:00 PM Tour concludes at restaurant Lunch at own expense Time to explore Dubrovnik at leisure Meet Erich at restaurant Arrive restaurant: POKLISAR Address: Ribarnica ul. 1, 20000, Dubrovnik Tel: +385 20 322 176 6:00 PM Dinner Depart restaurant Arrive hotel Overnight Dubrovnik B Page 18

ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE Day Date 2017 City Time Services Transp Meal Sat 22-Apr Dubrovnik 2:30 AM Morning Call 3:00 AM Bring luggage to coach Meet Erich Luggage on coach Receive breakfast boxes Depart hotel 4:15 AM Arrive airport Check in DBV 6:15 AM Depart Dubrovnik ZAG 7:10 AM Arrive Zagreb 8:25 AM Depart Zagreb AMS 10:30 AM Arrive Amsterdam 2:45 PM Depart Amsterdam BOS 4:37 PM Arrive Boston Croatia Airlines 661 Croatia Airlines 450 Delta Airlines 127 B Gilman School Page 19

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