WASHINGTON, DC MARCH 14-18, 2018 INCLUDED IN TRIP Roundtrip Motorcoach Transportation via Wise Coaches - Due to current affairs all chartered motorcoach costs are subject to fuel increases. At this time any increase in the cost of the motorcoaches and/or the cost of the tour is not anticipated. In the event a fuel increase should take affect, all tour participants will be notified immediately. Overnight Hotel Accommodations - The Hampton Inn - Charlottesville, VA Three Nights Hotel Accommodations - Tysons Corner Marriott Tysons Corner, VA Tour of Monticello Tour of Mt. Vernon Guided Tour of Washington, DC via Guide Service of Washington Tour of The U.S. Capitol (Subject to Scheduling) Visit to The National Archives Guided Tour of The Monuments Concert by The McGavock High School Band at The World War II Memorial (Subject to Scheduling) Guided Tour of Arlington National Cemetery Including a Wreath Laying Ceremony at The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier Visit to The Museums of The Smithsonian Institute Nine Meals (Four Breakfasts and Five Dinners) Services of a Thomas Tours Representative Throughout the Trip All Applicable Taxes ITINERARY Wednesday Depart Nashville, TN 7:00 AM March 14, 2018 Arrive Bristol, VA 1:00 PM (EDT) 1:00-2:00 PM Depart Bristol, VA 2:00 PM Arrive Charlottesville, VA 6:30 PM 6:30-7:45 PM Arrive Hotel/Check-In 8:15 PM (EDT) Thursday Continental Breakfast Included in The Lobby of The Hotel March 15, 2018 Check-Out/Depart Hotel 8:30 AM Arrive Monticello 9:00 AM This Morning The Band Enjoys a Tour of Monticello Depart Monticello 11:00 AM 11:30-12:30 PM Depart Charlottesville, VA 12:30 PM Arrive Mt. Vernon, VA/Mt. Vernon 3:00 PM This Afternoon The Band Enjoys a Tour of Mt. Vernon Depart Mt. Vernon 6:15-7:30 PM Arrive Hotel/Check-In 8:00 PM Friday March 16, 2018 Depart Hotel 8:30 AM Arrive U.S. Capitol 9:15 AM
This Morning The Band Enjoys a Tour of The U.S. Capitol (Lunch On Own at The Capitol Visitors Center) Depart U.S. Capitol Visit to The National Archives This Afternoon The Band Enjoys a Guided Tour of The Lincoln Memorial, The Vietnam Memorial and The Korean Memorial Arrive World War II Memorial Concert by The McGavock High School Band Depart World War II Memorial This Evening The Band Enjoys a Guided Tour of The Jefferson Memorial, The Roosevelt Memorial and The Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Return to Hotel NOON 12:30-2:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:45 PM 6:15-7:15 PM 10:15 PM Saturday March 17, 2018 Depart Hotel 9:15 AM Arrive Arlington National Cemetery 9:45 AM This Morning The Band Enjoys a Guided Tour of Arlington National Cemetery Including a Wreath Laying Ceremony at The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier Depart Arlington National Cemetery 1:00 PM This Afternoon The Band Enjoys Exploring The Museums of The Smithsonian Institute (Lunch On Own While at The Smithsonian) Depart Smithsonian Institute Arrive Pentagon City Mall 6:00 PM Time for and Shopping 6:00-8:30 PM Depart Pentagon City Mall 8:30 PM Return to Hotel 9:00 PM Sunday March 18, 2018 Check-Out Hotel/Depart Tysons Corner, VA 7:30 AM Arrive Roanoke, VA 11:45 AM 11:45-12:45 PM Depart Roanoke, VA 12:45 PM Arrive Knoxville, TN /Drivers Exchange 5:30-6:30 PM Depart Knoxville, TN 6:30 PM Arrive Nashville, TN 8:30 PM (CDT) PRICE PER PERSON PACKAGE PRICE BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 60 PASSENGERS $895.00 $1,400.00 $1,075.00 $975.00 $910.00 PACKAGE PRICE BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 70 PASSENGERS $835.00 $1,340.00 $1,015.00 $915.00 $850.00
PACKAGE PRICE BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 80 PASSENGERS $785.00 $1,290.00 $965.00 $865.00 $800.00 PACKAGE PRICE BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 90 PASSENGERS $750.00 $1,255.00 $930.00 $830.00 $765.00 PACKAGE PRICE BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 100 PASSENGERS $725.00 $1,230.00 $905.00 $805.00 $740.00 QUAD SINGLE TWIN TRIPLE Quad *Please note, Adult participants are responsible for securing their own roommates and will be charged as listed on the rooming list. DEPOSIT/ PAYMENT In order to secure a seat on the trip, the following payment schedule has been established: An initial full deposit of $150.00 per person is due on or before September 1, 2017. Please note, the initial deposit cannot be paid from the student s trip account and that all fairshare accounts must be current prior to making the initial deposit. A second payment of $150.00 per person or the equal amount in the student s trip account is due on or before October 6, 2017. A third payment of $150.00 per person or the equal amount in the student s trip account is due on or before November 3, 2017. A fourth payment of $150.00 per person or the equal amount in the student s trip account is due on or before January 5, 2018. Final payment for the student trip participants will be determined by the number of trip participants as well as the amount in the student's trip account. Final payment for the adult trip participants will be determined by the number of trip participants. Notification of the amount due will be provided by The McGavock Band Boosters approximately two weeks prior to the due date. Final payment is due no later than February 1, 2018. PLEASE NOTE, ALL FAIRSHARE ACCOUNTS MUST BE CURRENT AT THE TIME OF EACH PAYMENT AND ALL ACCOUNTS MUST BE PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO THE TRIP. All checks, cashiers checks or money orders should be made payable to Thomas Tours and mailed directly with an enclosed reservation/payment form to Thomas Tours, 2405 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37204-2415. Credit/Debit Card payments can be made by calling Thomas Tours at 615-292-0470 or 800-292-0470. Please note, a 3% processing fee will be applied to all credit/debit card payments. No invoices will be sent. Therefore, it is each individual's responsibility to keep his or her payments current. Space for the trip is limited, therefore, reservations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis according to the date your initial deposit is received. All returned checks are subject to a $25.00 service fee.
CANCELLATION POLICY In the event of cancellation, the following policy will adhere: Cancellations received on or before November 30, 2017 will result in an administrative fee of $75.00 per person. Cancellations received between December 1, 2017 and January 4, 2018 will result in a cancellation fee of $450.00 per person. Cancellations received between January 5, 2018 and February 1, 2018 will result in a cancellation fee of $600.00 per person. Cancellations received between February 2, 2018 and the date of departure will result in a cancellation fee of $795.00 per person. All cancellations must be sent directly in writing to Thomas Tours, 2405 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37204-2415. You can also email your cancellation to Warren@thomastoursinc.com. In the cancellation email, please include the name of the school, grade and destination along with the name of the student and mailing address. Students who have been cancelled from the trip due to disciplinary reasons, academic probation, quit band or have changed schools will still be bound by the cancellation policy. All refunds will be processed in a timely manner. ================================================================= (FINAL PAYMENT DUE BY 2/1/2018) ================================================================= (FOURTH PAYMENT DUE BY 1/5/2018)
================================================================= (THIRD PAYMENT DUE BY 11/3/2017) ================================================================= (SECOND PAYMENT DUE BY 10/6/2017) ================================================================= RESERVATION FORM (INITIAL DEPOSIT DUE BY 9/1/2017) PARENT PARTICIPANT TYPE ACCOMMODATIONS (CIRCLE ONE) SINGLE TWIN TRIPLE QUAD ADULT SHARING ROOM WITH (IF KNOWN) PLEASE LIST ANY SPECIAL DIETS OR FOOD ALLERGIES W/NAME OF PARTICIPANT: **I acknowledge by signing this form and submitting the deposit I have read and understand the payment and cancellation policy as stated on the trip brochure. Form must be signed by parent/guardian or student (if 18 years old). **Signature (required)