Libertyville High School Dr. Jeffrey Brown & Mrs. Eryn Brown, Directors March 22 - 30, 2019

Libertyville High School Choir and Dance American Celebration of Music in , Slovenia, and Italy

(7 nights/9 days)

Day 1 Friday, March 22, 2019 Depart via scheduled air service to Zagreb, Croatia.

Day 2 Saturday, March 23 Zagreb (D) Arrive in Zagreb Meet your MCI Tour Manager, who will assist the group to awaiting chartered motorcoach Transfer to hotel via a panoramic tour of Zagreb including an open air market, upper town, Tkalciceva Street, and lower town Late afternoon hotel check-in Evening Welcome Dinner included, and overnight

Day 3 Sunday, March 24 Zagreb (B,D) Breakfast included at the hotel Board the Funicular Railway to the Upper Town, where you’ll find the fortified Lotrscak Tower, the Baroque Chiruch of St. Catherine, the Croatian Parliament, and St. Mark’s Church, whose colorful roof has become a symbol of the city. Descend back into the Lower Town via the Stone Gate, which shelters a small chapel to the city’s patron saint, then finish the tour in Zagreb’s main square, close to shops, restaurants, and attractions Lunch, on own Performance at Cathedral of the Assumption in Zagreb as part of the American Celebration of Music in Croatia* Evening Folklore Dinner with live entertainment included, and overnight

Day 4 Monday, March 25 Ljubljana / Bled (B,D) Breakfast included at the hotel, followed by check-out Morning transfer to Bled via brief stop in Ljubljana Lunch, on own Continue on to Bled Excursion to Lake Bled with a guided stroll around the emerald-green Lake. Also visit the Bled Castle perched high on a cliff above the lake, and St. Mary Church. Afterwards enjoy a boat ride on Lake Bled to see this charming city from a different point of view Evening dinner included, and overnight

Day 5 Tuesday, March 26 Postonja Caves / (B,D) Breakfast included at the hotel, followed by check-out Transfer to Rovinj Via Postonja Caves and Predjama Castle Lunch, on own Continue on to Rovinj Evening dinner included, and overnight

Day 6 Wednesday, March 27 Rovinj (B,D) Breakfast included at the hotel Morning guided tour of Rovinj including the beautiful old town, Tower of St. Euphemia Church, and enjoying time along the coast. Lunch, on own Performance at St. Euphemia Church in Rovinj as part of the American Celebration of Music in Croatia* Evening dinner included, and overnight

Day 7 Thursday, March 28 / Buzet / Venice (B,D) Breakfast included at the hotel, followed by check-out Morning transfer to Venice via hilltop towns of Motovun and Buzet of to experience to unique and stunning views of the Istrian countryside Lunch, on own in Buzet Late afternoon arrival in Venice Evening dinner included, and overnight

Day 8 Friday, March 29 Venice (B,D) Breakfast included at the hotel Transfer to the main island of San Marco via public boat. A morning walking tour includes St. Mark's Square, with entrance to incredibly rich Basilica of St. Mark and the Doge’s Palace where the powerful and prosperous dukes of Venice ruled their far-flung empire at its height during the 15th century Lunch, on own Afternoon at leisure for shopping and sightseeing Evening Farewell Dinner included, and overnight

Day 9 Saturday, March 30 Depart for home (B) Breakfast included at the hotel, followed by check-out Transfer to Venice airport for return flight home

*Subject to confirmation

This is a very flexible itinerary.

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AMERICAN CELEBRATION OF MUSIC IN CROATIA, SLOVENIA, AND ITALY MUSIC CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL Cost Estimates LIBERTYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR AND DANCE

With Round-trip Airfare from: Airfare 55-57 50-54 45-49 40-44 Chicago O'Hare Airport, IL Season* Paying Paying Paying Paying (7 nights/9 days) Low $3,537 $3,584 $3,552 $3,612 ZAGREB, BLED, ROVINJ, VENICE Land Only (self-arranged air) $2,209 $2,256 $2,224 $2,284 Travel season dates are generally as follows: Low (24Dec-31Mar, 01Apr-06Apr, 29Oct-14Dec, 24Dec-22Mar); Shoulder (16Dec-23Dec, 07Apr-11May, 20Aug-28Oct, 15Dec-23Dec, 23Mar-31Mar); High (12May-30Jun, 01Jul-19Aug); Travel seasons are subject to change without notice from the airline.

All prices are per person and are based on the number of paying participants in each 49-passenger motorcoach or 59 passenger high decker motorcoach staying in double occupancy. Airline surcharges for weekend (Fri, Sat, or Sun) and holiday travel may apply.

The costs vary, depending upon the total number of paying participants sharing certain fixed overhead costs which include chartered motorcoach, Tour Manager, guides, concert costs, etc. Please consult the Cost Inclusions (located on the following page) which have been used as the basis for our offer.

These costs are based on individual payments made directly to MCI. All tour prices quoted for transportation and land arrangements herein are based on rates (including foreign exchange rates) in effect at the date of this offer and are subject to change. Adjustments may be made if the exchange rate varies more than 5%.

AMERICAN CELEBRATION OF MUSIC IN CROATIA, SLOVENIA, AND ITALY MUSIC CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL Cost Estimates LIBERTYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR AND DANCE

COST INCLUSIONS

 AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION: Round-trip transportation by scheduled airline carrier. Air fares are subject to change pending space availability at the time of group booking.  Includes up to $550 for U.S. Government airline taxes, fees, and estimated fuel surcharge.  COACH TRANSPORTATION: Local modern deluxe motorcoach transportation within Europe upon arrival and available for the entire tour.  INSTRUMENT/EQUIPMENT TRANSPORATION: Additional instruments and/or equipment will be transported in the storage area underneath the motorcoach.  CONCERT ARRANGEMENTS: All performance and workshops are professionally provided in superior venues with attention to technical details and effective publicity. All venues mentioned in this quote are used as reference only and are subject to confirmation.  ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotel accommodations in superior tourist-class (3 & 4-star) hotels chosen for location, reputation, cleanliness, and service. The price is based on double occupancy, all rooms with private facilities. All hotels mentioned in this quote are used as reference only and are subject to availability at group rates at the time of booking. This offer is based on staying at the following accommodations, or similar:

Zagreb: Hotel Panorama Rovinj: Hotel Eden Bled: Hotel Park Venice: Hotel Antony

 MEALS: Two meals per day (as noted in the Tour itinerary) including breakfast and dinner. Please note that breakfast is not included on day of arrival and dinner is not included on day of departure.  ENTRANCE FEES: The following Entrance fees are included:  Bled Castle, Postonja Caves, St. Euphemia Church, Funicular Railway, Venice boat Tronchetto to S. Marco, Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica  TOUR ITINERARIES: Electronic versions of the tour itinerary are available listing hotel addresses, telephone and websites.  TOUR MANAGEMENT: One full-time, multi-lingual Tour Manager will be on each motorcoach through the entire tour. MCI’s European office staff is easily available 24 hours daily (even on weekends) to render assistance whenever needed.  EXCURSIONS: Conducted by licensed, professional guides as outlined in the day-by-day Tour itinerary.  GRATUITIES: All tips included: Hotel personnel (including meals) Tour manager(s), licensed guides, and motorcoach driver(s)  EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVES:  1 Flight bag  2 Luggage tags  1 Souvenir Photo Video  1 Souvenir T-shirt  TRAVEL NOTES: Pre-departure Travel Notes are available to each participant containing useful information about travel preparation, destination information, useful packing and cultural conditioning suggestions.  LIABILITY INSURANCE: $3M MCI Tour Liability Insurance coverage.  TRAVEL INSURANCE: Individual insurance coverage is included in all MCI programs with MCI arranged airline transportation. Summary of coverage:  $10,000 – Travel Accident  $1,000 – Medical Expense  $300 – Baggage Coverage  $600 – Trip Cancellation/Interruption/Delay

COST EXCLUSIONS

 Travel Visa for non-U.S. passport holders.  Instrument / equipment rental & cartage, if needed.  Concert programs, if needed.  Transportation to and from Chicago O'Hare Airport.  Drinks at dinners.  Daily lunches.  Airline luggage fees, if applicable.  Difference between current and actual costs for the airline taxes and the estimated fuel surcharge, if applicable.

AMERICAN CELEBRATION OF MUSIC IN CROATIA, SLOVENIA, & ITALY MUSIC CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL Payment & Cancellation Schedules LIBERTYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR AND DANCE

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

$200 per person (non-refundable) ...... Due: September 1, 2018 $500 per person ...... Due: October 1, 2018 $700 per person ...... Due: November 1, 2018 $900 per person ...... Due: December 1, 2018 Final Payment (remaining balance) ...... Due: Feburary 1, 2018

CANCELLATION SCHEDULE

$200 per person (non-refundable) ...... Penalty Begins: September 1, 2018 10% per person, of total tour costs ...... Penalty Begins: November 1, 2018 25% per person, of total tour costs ...... Penalty Begins: December 1, 2018 50% per person, of total tour costs ...... Penalty Begins: December 15, 2018 100% per person, of total tour costs ...... Penalty Begins: February 5, 2019

Amount penalized is % of the total tour cost, not % of what has already been paid.

Please note that the above payment and cancellation schedule is based on the initial deposit date as well as subsequent on-time payments and can be modified with your input and feedback.

This schedule is subject to change should any payment dates be missed.

These costs are based on individual payments made directly to MCI.

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