Luther College Salzburg & Vienna: Companion Tour with the Luther College Symphony Orchestra January 20-28, 2011 9 Days Hosted by Rick and Judy Torgerson Group Travel Directors Enriching Lives Through Travel Since 1982 Dear Alumni, This 9-day tour will feature the entrance fees to tour sites are Parents, and incredible sights of Salzburg and included as well. Friends, Vienna in the company of other alumni, parents, and friends of Luther We hope you will join us for this You are invited College. We will explore the beautiful opportunity to enjoy the magnificent to join us on a city of Salzburg including the birth- scenery and sights of Salzburg and tour to Salzburg place of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Vienna in the company of other and Vienna, and sites from the “Sound of Music”. Luther alumni, parents, and friends, Austria, from From Salzburg we will travel by rail and the talented students who January 20 to to Vienna, where we will tour many comprise our Symphony Orchestra. January 28, fine museums and visit Schönbrunn 2011. The Luther College Symphony Palace and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Sincerely, Orchestra, directed by Dr. Daniel among many other memorable sites. Baldwin, will be in residence in Vienna during January. We will The tour package includes all air and ground transportation and accom- have the pleasure of hearing them President Richard L. Torgerson modations, as well as breakfast each perform at three concerts in and and Mrs. Judith A. Torgerson around Vienna. day and five group dinners. All DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY and Mirabel Gardens. Enjoy an afternoon and TUE 25 JAN Vienna evening at leisure for individual exploration. Embark on a locally guided morning tour of the THU 20 JAN Depart U.S. Crowne Plaza (B) city on the beautiful Danube. Your tour features Board your aircraft in Minneapolis/St. Paul for the world within the Ringstrasse, the very heart the overnight flight to Europe. (Meals in-flight) SUN 23 JAN Salzburg of the Viennese flourishing of culture and imperi- You have a full day at leisure to enjoy the alism. Tour the exquisite Opera House (schedules FRI 21 JAN Arrive Munich/Salzburg delights of Salzburg. Your guide will offer sug- permitting), view the famous St. Stephen’s Cathe- Connect in Europe this morning with the gestions. This evening enjoy a Mozart dinner dral, the elegant theaters, and Hofburg Palace, continuing flight to Munich. Upon arrival, meet concert at the famous Stiftskeller St. Peter. which was the winter palace of the Habsburg your coach and transfer to Salzburg. After hotel Musicians in historic costumes perform some of emperors. Return to the hotel and the starting check-in gather for a welcome dinner at the Mozart’s most famous compositions during an point for the rest of your day at leisure. Marriott hotel. Crowne Plaza (Meals in-flight, D) www. elegant candlelight dinner prepared according Courtyard (B) imlauer.com/en-luxury-hotel-crowne-plaza.htm to traditional recipes from the 17th and 18th centuries. Crowne Plaza (B, D) WED 26 JAN Vienna SAT 22 JAN Salzburg Continue discovering Vienna with another half- Salzburg is defined by its music, although it is MON 24 JAN Salzburg/Vienna day locally guided sightseeing tour this morning. humbly sprung from the salt mining industry. Travel via train to Vienna. Upon arrival in Venture out of the Ringstrasse to view some of The city is home to the annual Salzburg Festival Vienna, meet your local guide and motorcoach the distinctive sights of Vienna: the acoustically as well as being a mecca for musical studies. for the transfer to your centrally located hotel. brilliant Musikverein where the Vienna Philhar- Your morning sightseeing tour features Salz- After settling in, you’ll have some time to get monic Orchestra plays; architecturally intriguing burg’s favorite son, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, acquainted with the area before dinner. Vienna buildings of the modern era; the inviting parks, and sites from the “Sound of Music.” Mozart’s was the seat of the Habsburg Empire for five and a visit to Schönbrunn Palace, built in the 17th birthplace is situated in the heart of Salzburg’s centuries, and its architecture reflects the wealth century to rival Versailles. The baroque symmetry busiest little street, the Getreidegasse. Enter the of its heritage. The city center is circled by the of the summer palace is enhanced by the plan yellow house and see sets from his operas as Ringstrasse, which follows the path of the old of its elaborate gardens. The afternoon is free to well as his violins, clavichord and the hammerk- city walls. After dinner transfer to the Luther relax or explore. Perhaps you’ll want to stop for lavier on which he composed “The Magic Flute.” College Orchestra concert in Oberschutzen. some of the legendary Sachertorte or another View the Salzburg Cathedral, the Peterskirche, Marriott Courtyard (B, D) www.marriott.com/ of the fine local pastries at the famous Sacher hotels/travel/viefg-courtyard-vienna-messe Hotel. After dinner together, attend the Luther College Orchestra concert in Stockerau, a suburb of Vienna about twelve miles north of the city. Marriott Courtyard (B, D) THU 27 JAN Vienna The entire day is yours for independent ac- tivities. Perhaps visit one of Vienna’s trademark “heurige” – the wine gardens where the grow- ers sell their most recent vintage. Watch for the hanging evergreen that marks the shops where a spritzer and quiet conversation are the course of the day. Tonight is the final performance of the Luther College Orchestra at the grand Vienna Konzerthaus, one of the foremost concert halls of Europe. Celebrate this musical highlight with a farewell dinner with the members of the Orches- tra after the concert. Marriott Courtyard (B, D) FRI 28 JAN Return to USA Transfer to the airport for your return flights home. (B, Meals in-flight) Code: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Itinerary subject to change. TOUR CONDITIONS WHAT’S INCLUDED? COST SUMMARY PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Your reservation and de- 5 AIRFARE: Round-trip economy class airfare posit of $400 per person are requested immedi- $ ately to fulfill the group deadline requirements. from Minneapolis/St. Paul via Delta Airlines 2990 Note that space is limited and reservations are or other ARC/IATA approved scheduled Group Flights From Minneapolis/St. Paul taken on a first-come, first-served basis. A sec- carrier. Tour Gratuities ($53).................................................. Included ond payment of $1000 is due September 17, 5 ACCOMMODATION: Seven nights ac- Airport Taxes ($132)................................................... Included 2010. Final payment is due November 16, 2010. commodation in first class hotels, double *Costs per person based on double occupancy in USD For credit card payment Group Travel Directors accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American occupancy, with private facilities. Hotels as Optional Individual Supplement Express. listed or similar. Single Room*..................................................................... $300 5 MEALS: Breakfast daily and five dinners as *In addition to base tour cost REFUND POLICY: All cancellations must be in outlined in the itinerary. Very limited availability on request basis. writing. There is no refund for partial or unused 5 GROUND TRANSPORT: Transfers and trans- GTD can assist in finding roommates; land arrangements. Note: Airline tickets will be portation by deluxe motorcoach. Transfers however, this cannot be guaranteed issued well in advance prior to departure and may be nonrefundable. The following penalties to and from Luther College Orchestra Costs: The tour cost is per person based on current airfare will apply: Up to September 16, 2010 - $100 per concerts included. Second class train from from Minneapolis/St. Paul (other cities available), double oc- person administrative fee plus any unrecover- Salzburg to Vienna. cupancy, tariffs and currency valuations as of April 2010, a minimum of 20 travelers, and subject to confirmation. While able deposits; September 17, 2010-January 5, 5 SIGHTSEEING: Extensive sightseeing we will do everything possible to maintain the listed price 2011 – Deposit plus any unrecoverable pay- throughout; entrance fees included. and/or itinerary, they are subject to change due to circum- ments to hotels, tour operators or airlines; With- 5 PORTERAGE: Luggage handling of one stances beyond our control. Single room supplements may in 14 days – No refund. have limited availability and are on a request basis only. piece per person. CHANGES TO GROUP FLIGHTS: The group 5 EXPERT GUIDES: Experienced English- Items Not Included airfare contract for this tour may not allow trav- speaking tour guides for local assistance • Fuel surcharges and/or tax increases levied since the elers to make any date or itinerary changes. If pricing of this tour. and touring. • Beverages other than coffee/tea at breakfast. you are considering other dates or cities, please 5 PROFESSIONAL ESCORT: Janet Tollund • Any meal or sightseeing item not listed in the itinerary. submit your request in writing well in advance escorting the group from the U.S. gateway. • Items of a personal nature. to secure the best rates and schedule, but no lat- • Optional insurance for health, baggage, and trip cancel- er than September 17, 2010. A minimum fee of 5 GRATUITIES: Gratuities to drivers and lation/interruption is not included and highly recom- $175 per person will apply for changes to group guides (for your convenience, $53 per per- mended. Please refer to the Travel Insurance section. flights in addition to a possible airfare increase. son has been included). • Passport fees. A passport valid six months beyond date 5 TAXES: Airport/foreign departure taxes (cur- of reentry to the U.S. is required. • No visa is required for U.S. citizens; non-U.S. citizens may LATE BOOKINGS: Passengers registering with- rently $132 per person). in thirty days of tour departure will be charged require a visa.