Kettle Moraine Tours Presents Spectacular Europe September 19 – 29, 2013 $3,215 per person, double occupancy from the Hartford Area
This is an exclusive travel program offered by Kettle Moraine Tours and InterTrav Day by Day Itinerary
Thurs., Sept. 19 – HARTFORD AREA/EN ROUTE (I) Tues., Sept. 24 – LAKE GARDA (Venice) (B) Today we depart the Hartford area by private motor coach and Today we journey to Venice, situated on a broad lagoon and travel to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport in preparation built over a sprawling archipelago of 117 islands separated by for the overnight transatlantic flight to Munich, Germany. more than 150 canals and 400 bridges. One of the best ways to see Venice is by taking a vaporetto along the spectacular Grand Fri., Sept. 20 – MUNICH/SEEFELD (I,D) Canal. Along the way we’ll see countless palazzos and pass As the sun begins to rise on the German heartland we arrive under the Rialto Bridge, one of Venice’s most famous sights, in Munich where we’ll meet our European Tour Escort who and the wooden Ponte dell’Accademia. From San Marco we’ll will travel with us throughout our tour. From Munich Airport, begin our walking tour that will offer a view of the Bridge of we’ll travel by autobahn to the scenic Tyrolean countryside, a Sighs, the covered bridge that links the Doge’s Palace to the combination of unspoiled beauty and charm, where we’ll stay old prisons from where Casanova was said to have made his in the Alpine resort of Seefeld, Austria. Located on a sunny fantastic escape. We’ll also visit the delightful piazzetta with plateau above the Inn Valley and surrounded by the splendor the two granite columns of San Marco and San Teodoro, which of the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountain ranges, we’ll soon marked the main entrance to Venice when the city could only be find out that Seefeld is one of Austria’s most popular resorts, yet reached by sea. Here, we’ll get our first glimpse of the Piazza it has succeeded in retaining its typically Tyrolean small town San Marco, a great marble saloon that is home to the Campanile, character. a 325-foot-high bell tower that provides an unforgettable view Sat., Sept. 21 – SEEFELD (Almabtrieb) (B) of the city, and the remarkable Basilica San Marco. At the end of our tour, free time will be set aside to explore Venice on your Today we are in for a special treat when we travel to the own, perhaps to enjoy a gondola ride through the fascinating family and flower village of Reith im Alpbachtal to witness the canals or simply remain near St. Mark’s Square and relax with Almabtrieb. Summer is over, the days are getting shorter and the music of Venice. the nights are turning rather chilly, high time for the herdsmen to drive their cattle from the pasture to the valley. Adorned with Wed., Sept. 25 – LAKE GARDA/ST. MORITZ (B) varicolored ribbons, wreaths, brushwood coronets and mirrors, This morning we begin our journey across the plains of the colorful parade begins the often dangerous descent into the Lombardy on our way to the resort of Bellagio, set on the shores valley. The herdsmen and countrywomen have also donned of beautiful Lake Como. Occupying a magnificent site on a their traditional costume for the joyous arrival in the valley promontory dividing Lake Lecco from the southern arm of Lake and we’ll join in the folklore fun that accompanies this time- Como, Bellagio is considered by many to be the most beautiful honored tradition. town in all of Europe. Narrow cobbled streets, breathtaking views, impeccable homes and glorious villas make it a most Sun., Sept. 22 – SEEFELD (Fairytale Bavaria) (B) enchanting spot to spend an unforgettable afternoon. Following The morning is free to take in the festivities of the traditional our visit to Bellagio, we’ll travel north up the terrace like steps Grosser Pferdetag horse festival or enjoy a chair lift and cable of the Maloja Pass to the Swiss ski resort of St. Moritz where car journey into the surrounding Alps. This afternoon we’ll an afternoon at leisure will allow us to enjoy its combination of travel to the forests, meadows and peat bogs whose gentle relaxed atmosphere and great shopping which is Swiss to the undulations characterize the final slopes of the Ammergau Alps. core. Our first stop of the day will be at visit to Linderhof Palace, perhaps the most interesting of the castles built towards the Thurs., Sept. 26 – ST. MORITZ/TETTNANG (B,D) end of the 19th century by “Mad” King Ludwig II of Bavaria. This morning we depart St. Moritz and travel north through Afterward, we’ll travel to the village of Oberammergau, known beautiful towns and scenic valleys which make up the Engadine not only for its Passion Play, but also for its wood carvings Valley on our way to the Austrian market town of Landeck. and the Luftlmalerei, the paintings that decorate many of the From here we’ll follow the course of Inn River Valley as we walls of the old houses. Free time will be set aside to wander ascend the majestic Arlberg Pass to reach the cozy little town of Oberammergau’s quaint downtown, an opportunity to visit St. Anton where the crisp and clean mountain air welcomes us the baroque Parish Church, and to see the beautifully painted to a genuine ambiance and charming atmosphere. Next, we’re homes, many in fairytale design depicting scenes from Little headed through the lovely Lech Valley as we make our way to Red Riding Hood and Hansel and Gretel. the shores of Lake Constance. We’ll then cross the German border and end our day by traveling through the gentle hills of Mon., Sept. 23 – SEEFELD/LAKE GARDA (B,D) the Wuerttemberg Allgau to arrive in the town of Tettnang. This morning we depart Seefeld and travel over the breathtaking Europa Bridge at the start of the Brenner motorway that will Fri., Sept. 27 – TETTNANG (Taste of Switzerland) (B) take us across the Italian border. The scenic vistas of the Italian A leisurely day on tour will return us to the shores of Lake Dolomites will slowly fade in the distance as we continue our Constance for a ferry crossing of the lake to Switzerland. Our journey south to Lake Garda, the largest of the Italian lakes. first destination of the day will be the village of Flawil to visit We’ll spend time in Riva del Garda, the lake’s oldest and most the Chocolate Factory Maestrani where we’ll be introduced to traditional resort. Afterward, we’ll board our steamer for a the secrets and art of chocolate making. Afterward, we’ll travel scenic cruise on the lake’s southern shore where we’ll disembark through countryside of soft, green hills dotted with quaint farms into the Lake Garda area for overnight. as we make our way to Schwagalp at the base of Mt. Santis to watch a master cheese-maker at work in the Schwagalp Cheese at the Wies’n Fair Grounds, it is here where the festival tents of Dairy, and we’ll even have an opportunity to sample the fresh the Munich breweries welcome visitors with their lively brass Alpine products for ourselves. Then we’ll take to the sky by bands, lederhosen and bright folk costumes. Late this afternoon, cable car as we travel to the summit of Mount Santis for a we’ll depart the Oktoberfest and travel to Augsburg. Despite its panoramic view over the Alpine peaks of six countries. On our size, Bavaria’s third largest city has managed to retain a feeling return to Tettnang, we’ll stop in the small town of Appenzell of intimacy and friendliness in its historic buildings, fountains, where the well-preserved historic center is filled with colorfully old taverns and quiet courtyards. painted Swiss wooden houses. Sun., Sept. 29 – AUGSBURG/HARTFORD AREA (Dachau) (B,I) Sat., Sept. 28 – TETTNANG/AUGSBURG (Oktoberfest) (B,L) This morning we travel to the beautiful town of Dachau, built This morning we depart Tettnang and travel to Munich, on a hilltop with views of Munich and the Alps. However, for the capital city of Bavaria and the heart of artistic Germany. most people the name Dachau is inextricably linked with the Cheerful and vivacious, boasting magnificent architecture infamous Dachau Prison Camp. The name Dachau has evoked from Bavaria’s royal past, Munich is the center of the Bavarian only horror as it was the first concentration camp to be set up zest for life that we’ll experience firsthand with an afternoon by Himmler in Germany in March 1933. Following our visit to luncheon at the Oktoberfest. From its humble beginnings as a Dachau, we’ll travel to Munich Airport in preparation for the royal wedding celebration to what is today known as the most return journey home. famous beer festival in the world, you’ll have an opportunity to revel in the 179th anniversary of the Oktoberfest. Celebrated * * * WELCOME HOME * * *
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CELL PHONE NUMBER The Tour Price Includes: • Round trip private motor coach transportation from the Hartford area to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. • Economy class air transportation by scheduled service of Lufthansa German Airlines including meals and light beverages served in-flight. • Transportation by deluxe private motor coach with accompanying European Tour Escort. • Accommodations in first-class hotels in twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower. • European-style buffet breakfast each morning, lunch at Munich’s Oktoberfest and three evening dinners as detailed in the Day by Day Itinerary. • Sightseeing as detailed in the Day by Day Itinerary including applicable entrance fees. • Luggage handling and porterage charges for one suitcase per person at the hotels. • Taxes for included ground services, and airline taxes and fuel surcharges of $600 (subject to change until 60-days prior to departure). The Tour Price Does Not Include: Items of a personal nature such as passport fees; optional tours and excursions; gratuities to the motor coach driver, Tour Escort and local guide(s); luggage handling at airports; meals other than those stated above; and personal and baggage insurance. TOUR CONDITIONS TOUR DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT: Payment is accepted by personal or bank checks. YOU WILL BE INVOICED FOR THE BALANCE OF PAYMENT DUE ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013. 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 September 10, 2012. 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. TRIP CANCELLATION, BAGGAGE AND MEDICAL INSURANCE: You will be given the opportunity to purchase insurance coverage for cancellation due to illness or accident. In the event you elect not to purchase the trip cancellation insurance and you cancel from the tour, charges will be made without exception in accordance with the cancellation policy. 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, hotel(s), cruise line, 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 Corporation, 203 State Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174, faxed to: 630/584-1573, or emailed to: [email protected]. PASSPORTS AND VISAS: Your tour requires a valid passport. 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 first, middle and last 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 2013 prices as of September 10, 2012. 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. RESPONSIBILITY KETTLE MORAINE TOURS and/or SCOTT LOPAS and/or INTERTRAV CORPORATION, 203 State Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174 and/or any travel agency and/or supplier of services pursuant to or in connection with this itinerary shall not be responsible or become liable for any delay incurred by any person in connection with any means of transportation; nor for any loss, damage or injury to person or property by reason of any event beyond the control of any agency or supplier, or occurring without the fault or negligence of such agency or supplier. The right is reserved to substitute the airline to be used; the type of aircraft; and to alter the dates of the tour; the tour routing; or to cancel the trip if a minimum number of bookings is not reached for either the air or land portion of this itinerary. The right is also reserved to substitute hotels for other hotels in available categories. Further, the right is reserved to decline to accept or to retain at any time any person as a participant on any tour or to cancel any tour. 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.