| Tour Price:
$5865.00 per person, twin share. LAND ONLY |
| Single Sup: $1000.00 |
| Detailed Itinerary |
Great Orchestras of Europe & London |
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October  5 - 22, 2010 |
Length: 18 days | |||
7 CONCERTS in 18 DAYS!Great Expeditions has prepared a memorable experience for music and culture enthusiasts. This 18-day tour will take you to performances by the top orchestras of continental Europe and London while delighting you with the stunning scenery, rich history and cultural traditions of central Europe. Our tour begins in Berlin, Germany’s only international metropolis. We’ll have time to see all the main sights and do an excursion to Sanssouci Palace & Potsdam - an unforgettable trip into German history. The Berlin Philharmonic has played the leading role in Berlin’s musical life since its founding in 1882 and you will be transported by the astonishingly beautiful sound of the orchestra. The next stop is the historic city of Leipzig where we will attend a concert by the historic Gewandhaus Orchestra. Leipzig is in the heart of Saxony and offers an opportunity to see some of the region’ s many medieval castles. We continue to picturesque Dresden, which recently celebrated its 800th birthday. In the “Golden City” of Prague, we visit the rich collection of Gothic, baroque, and Renaissance buildings and attend a performance by the Czech Philharmonic. The delightful city of Munich is next on the itinerary and we are able to offer guests the opportunity of hearing two outstanding orchestras. We end our tour in London, a veritable utopia for music and culture enthusiasts. |
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| Optional Extension:Guests have the option of extending their stay in London and attending the 80th Birthday Concert of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, on Friday Oct. 22. For anyone wanting to hear the amazing London Symphony Orchestra, their next concert takes place on Sunday, Oct. 24 and Great Expeditions would be happy to arrange tickets for you. | ||||
| Extension Price: Contact Us | ||||
| Group Size: Minimum 15 | ||||
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| Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $700.00 is due at time of booking, plus insurance premium, if required. The balance of payment is due by July 5, 2010. For bookings made after July 5th, full payment is required at time of booking. | ||||
| Travel Insurance: Our comprehensive insurance package covers trip cancellation/interruption in the event of cancellation due to personal or family illness, excess hospital/medical benefits, baggage and travel accident. Trip cancellation/interruption insurance is also available. Some exclusions for pre-existing conditions do apply. Please ask for details. | ||||
| Cancellation: For cancellations received more than 60 days prior to departure, deposit shall be forfeited. Within 60 days of departure, all payments are non-refundable. | ||||
| Additional Comments: Concert ticket orders must be finalized a few months prior to departure. We urge prospective participants not to delay in making reservations. | ||||
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| Tour Leader | |
| Angela Schneider
Angela Schneider has been playing viola with the Vancouver Symphony for over 20 years. Before this, she lived in Germany for close to a decade, studying with world renowned performers like Bruno Giuranna and Sandor Végh in Detmold, Düsseldorf and Cornwall. She earned her Masters of Music in Aachen, with a minor in History, during which time she was a member of the Rheinisches String Quartet and the Aachen Symphony Orchestra. This was followed by two years as Principal Viola of the Essen Chamber Orchestra before returning to Vancouver. Despite a busy performance schedule, Angela returned to UBC where she completed a degree (with honors) in Internet Publishing. She also continues her historical studies and is currently teaching courses on “The Origins of Cuisine”. Angela has traveled extensively in Europe, is fluent in German and is a popular Enrichment and Destination lecturer on Cruise Ships. She has been leading Music and History tours for over 5 years.  |
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