CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY SAN LUIS OBISPO Symphony Orchestra David Arrivée, Symphony Director CENTRAL EUROPE 2016 Tour Produced By: World Projects Corporation Deborah Gibbs, CEO Saul Charlesworth, Senior Production Manager Kathryn Shaw, Domestic & International Productions As of: May 25, 2016 Budapest Prague Vienna June 17-27, 2016
CAL POLY STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN LUIS OBISPO Symphony Orchestra 2016 CENTRAL EUROPE PERFORMANCE TOUR June 17-27, 2016 (itinerary details are subject to change) As of: May 25, 2016 DAY ONE: Friday, June 17, 2016 LOS ANGELES DEPARTURE By 11:00am Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport and check in. You will be met by your World Projects Tour Manager, Kathryn Shaw, who will travel with you throughout the trip. After checking in your luggage, move through security onto your departure gate. 1:45pm Depart for Budapest via Amsterdam on KLM Flight (KL) #602! Overnight en route. DAY TWO: Saturday, June 18, 2016 Arrive BUDAPEST(D) 9:05am Arrive into Amsterdam proceed to next departure gate. Enjoy lunch on own in the airport. 2:20pm Depart Amsterdam for Budapest on KL #1977. 4:20pm Arrive into Budapest, Hungary!! After proceeding through immigration and customs, collect your luggage, meet your local Tour Manager, transfer and check-in to the Mercure Budapest City Center Hotel. 7:30pm Enjoy a Welcome Dinner as a group at the hotel. The River Danube separates Buda on the hilly west bank from Pest on the eastern plain and is fundamental to the city s layout and history. Budapest offers a wealth of entertainment and cultural activities, museums, concerts, theatres, opera and musicals as well as elegant shops and good food. Mercure Budapest City Center Vaci utca 20 1052 Budapest Hungary www.mercure.com
DAY THREE: Sunday, June 19, 2016 BUDAPEST (B) 9:45am Meet in the hotel lobby. 10:00am This morning enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Budapest with local guides. You will see the Parliament Building, Castle Hill, the Matthias Church and Fisherman s Bastion. Afternoon Lunch and free time on your own in Budapest. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore Budapest possible activities could include (all costs on own): Explore the grounds of the Royal Palace (Buda Castle) and take in the views from Castle Hill on the Buda side of the Danube Take in the sites of Pest including the Great Market Hall, the monumental Parliament Building, the stunning State Opera House, and the beautiful St. Stephen s Basilica Take a cruise down the Beautiful Blue Danube River Explore the Jewish Quarter and Great Synagogue Take the plunge at one of Budapest s famous public thermal baths Evening Dinner and free time to explore Budapest. Return to the hotel at leisure. DAY FOUR: Monday, June 20, 2016 BUDAPEST (B) Performance Enjoy free time at leisure in Budapest. Afternoon Lunch on own. 2:00pm Return to the hotel to collect your performance attire. 2:30pm Load the coach and transfer to Matthias Church. 3:00pm Enjoy a dress rehearsal with the Prelude Choir. 5:00pm Store instruments and enjoy dinner on own nearby. Meet back at the church and change into your concert attire. 8:00pm Performance at Matthias Church in conjunction with the Prelude Choir of Budapest. Following the concert, pack up and return to the hotel.
DAY FIVE: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 BUDAPEST PRAGUE (B) Rehearsal Early 8:30am Check out of the hotel, load the coach and begin your journey to Prague. Enjoy driving through the Dunakanyar (The Danube Bend), which marks a point in the Danube where the river literally makes a sharp bend. Stop in the town of Esztergom a former Royal seat and the Queen of the Danube. Visit the Basilica and enjoy some time exploring the town. Afternoon Lunch on your own in Esztergom. Continue to Prague (~6 hour drive plus stops). 5:30pm Arrive into Prague and transfer to the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren. Enjoy dinner on own in the area. 6:45pm Meet back at the church and set up for a rehearsal. Rehearsal with the local Prague Choir. 9:30pm After the rehearsal, transfer to the EA Hotel Mánes and check-in to your rooms. The rest of the evening is free. EA Hotel Mánes Myslikova 20 11000 Prague Czech Republic www.hotelmanes.cz DAY SIX: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 PRAGUE (B) Performance 9:00am This morning enjoy a Half-Day Guided Tour of the Old Town and the Castle District including the historic Old Town Square where you will see the famous astronomical clock and the Church of St. Nicholas as well as admire the amazing architecture. Noon Lunch on your own in Prague. After lunch, return to the hotel to collect your performance attire. Transfer to this evening s performance venue Dvorak Hall at the Rudolfinum. 3:30pm Enjoy a rehearsal on stage. 5:30pm Store your instruments and enjoy dinner on your own nearby. 6:45pm Arrive back at the venue to change in to your performance attire. 7:30pm Performance at Dvorak Hall with the Charles University Choir Prague (TBC). Dvorak Hall is one of the oldest concert halls in Europe and is justly famous for its acoustics. On January 4, 1896 the Czech Philharmonic s very first concert took place here conducted by the famous Czech composer Antonín Dvorak. Today, Dvorak Hall is home to the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra as well as hosting prominent orchestras and ensembles from around the world. Following the concert, pack up and return to the hotel.
DAY SEVEN: Thursday, June 23, 2016 PRAGUE (B,D) The day is free to explore Prague on own possible activities could include (all costs on own): Further explore the shops and sites of Old Town and New Town Cross the Charles Bridge and visit Prague Castle (one of the largest Castle s in Europe) and the Castle District Wander the narrow streets of the Old Jewish Quarter Explore the Czech Museum of Music and Dvorak Museum Visit the infamous Terezin (Thereienstadt) Concentration Camp Afternoon Lunch on your own in Prague and this afternoon is free to enjoy any last minute shopping or sightseeing on your own in Prague. Make your way back to the hotel to freshen up for the evening. 6:30pm Depart the hotel for your dinner cruise. Enjoy dinner as a group while you cruise the Vltava River with stunning views of Prague. 10:15pm Afterwards, return to the hotel. DAY EIGHT: Friday, June 24, 2016 PRAGUE VIENNA (B) 9:00am Check out of the hotel, load the coach and begin your journey to Vienna (3.5-4 hour drive). Lunch en route to Vienna. 1:30pm Enjoy a visit to the Central Cemetery of Vienna where you will see the tombs and memorials of famous composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, the Strauss family and Brahms. 2:30pm Transfer to city centre. 3:00pm Meet your local guide and enjoy a guided tour of Vienna - see highlights such as the Imperial Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen s Cathedral. 5:30pm Check into the Star Inn Hotel Vienna Schönbrunn. Evening Dinner on own and free time to explore Vienna s nightlife on own. Star Inn Hotel Vienna Schönbrunn Linke Wienzeile 224 1150 Vienna Austria www.starinnhotels.com
DAY NINE: Saturday, June 25, 2016 VIENNA (B) Masterclasses / Performance 8:30am Meet in the lobby with performance attire and instruments. 9:00am This morning, transfer to the Curhaus (which is opposite to St. Stephen s Cathedral). 10:00am Enjoy a master class with a member of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. 12:30pm Thank your master class host, walk to St. Stephen s Cathedral for a short sound check after Mass. 12:45pm Sound check in St. Stephen s Cathedral. 1:15pm Store your instruments on the coach and lunch on own. Enjoy some free time to explore the area. 4:00pm Meet back at the Curhaus for a rehearsal with Cantus Novus Wien in preparation for this evening s performance (timing TBC). 6:00pm Pack up and store your instruments. Dinner on own. 8:00pm Meet back at St. Stephen s Cathedral and get ready for your concert. 8:30pm Performance at St. Stephen s Cathedral with Cantus Novus Wien. 9:30pm Seat of the Archbishop of Vienna and the mother church for Austrian Catholics, St. Stephen s Cathedral is one of Vienna s most iconic sites. The original church was built between 1147 and 1160 in the Romanesque style, however, major reconstruction and restorations (in the Gothic style) lasted until 1511. Today, this active cathedral hosts services and concerts throughout the year. Following the concert, pack up and return to the hotel. DAY TEN: Sunday, June 26, 2016 VIENNA (B,D) 9:15am This morning, load the coach and transfer to Schönbrunn Palace. 10:12am Enjoy an imperial tour of Schönbrunn Palace (including audio guides) - the fabulous baroque summer residence of the Hapsburg Emperors. Afternoon Lunch on your own at the Vienna Naschmarkt. The rest of the day is free to explore Vienna on own possible activities could include (all costs on own): Further explore Vienna s city center with its myriad of shops, restaurants and sites such as Mozart House, the Hofburg Palace, the Spanish Riding School, and the Burgkapelle (home of the Vienna Boys Choir) Tour the stunning Vienna State Opera House Visit the wonderful Haus der Musik museum Explore Vienna s amazing art scene at the Museumquartier, Kunsthistorisches, and/or the Belvedere Experience the fair-like atmosphere at Prater Park Relax at one of Vienna s famous coffee houses Enjoy a Farewell Dinner as a group at the Rathauskeller. 8:30pm Return to the hotel. DAY ELEVEN: Monday, June 27, 2016 VIENNA LAX (B) Early Morning Box Breakfast will be provided. 6:30am Check out of the hotel and depart for Vienna International Airport. 7:00am Arrive at Vienna International Airport - check in your luggage and move through security to your departure gate. 9:25am Depart Vienna for Los Angeles via Amsterdam on KL #1840. 11:10am Arrive into Amsterdam and transfer to next departure gate. 12:40pm Depart Amsterdam for LAX on KL #603. 2:40pm Arrive into Los Angeles the same day proceed with immigration and customs formalities. WELCOME HOME!