LHS SelectChoral

Ensembles European Tour Spring 2012

LHS SelectChoral

Ensembles European Tour Spring 2012

Proposed ItineraryProposed Itinerary

Tour OverviewTour OverviewWHO: Women’s Chorus, Concert Choir and Madrigal Singers

WHAT: 9-day Concert Tour of Europe (11 travel days)

WHEN: Spring Break 2012 (depart Thursday, April 12 and return Sunday,

April 22)

WHY: Amazing opportunity to share music and participate in cultural exchange

WHERE: Stockholm, Sweden / Helsinki, Finland / Tartu & Tallinn, Estonia

WHO: Women’s Chorus, Concert Choir and Madrigal Singers

WHAT: 9-day Concert Tour of Europe (11 travel days)

WHEN: Spring Break 2012 (depart Thursday, April 12 and return Sunday,

April 22)

WHY: Amazing opportunity to share music and participate in cultural exchange

WHERE: Stockholm, Sweden / Helsinki, Finland / Tartu & Tallinn, Estonia

The TourThe Tour

Day 1Day 1

Day 1: Thursday, April 12

Day 1: Thursday, April 12

• Check in at Logan Airport• Depart for Stockholm, Sweden

(IN FLIGHT)

• Check in at Logan Airport• Depart for Stockholm, Sweden

(IN FLIGHT)

Day 2Day 2

Day 2: Friday, April 13

Day 2: Friday, April 13

• Arrive at Stockholm Airport• Clear immigration and customs; meet ACFEA courier

• Transfer to hotel via coach/check in

• Dinner at the hotel

• Arrive at Stockholm Airport• Clear immigration and customs; meet ACFEA courier

• Transfer to hotel via coach/check in

• Dinner at the hotel

Stockholm, SwedenStockholm, Sweden

Spread over 13 islands and several peninsulas, Stockholm is Sweden’s capital and its largest city. Called the “City on the Water”, Stockholm is also a university town; the most celebrated of its scientific institutions is the Nobel Foundation.

Spread over 13 islands and several peninsulas, Stockholm is Sweden’s capital and its largest city. Called the “City on the Water”, Stockholm is also a university town; the most celebrated of its scientific institutions is the Nobel Foundation.

Day 3Day 3

Day 3: Saturday, April 14

Day 3: Saturday, April 14

• Breakfast at the hotel• Rehearsal• Concert at Klara Kyrka (St. Clara

Church)

• Breakfast at the hotel• Rehearsal• Concert at Klara Kyrka (St. Clara

Church)

Saturday, April 14, cont.

Saturday, April 14, cont.

• Lunch independent• Guided sightseeing tour, during which we will see the Royal Palace, Old Town, Vasa Ship Museum and City Hall, where the Nobel Prize festivities take place

• Lunch independent• Guided sightseeing tour, during which we will see the Royal Palace, Old Town, Vasa Ship Museum and City Hall, where the Nobel Prize festivities take place

Stockholm Royal PalaceStockholm Royal Palace

Gamla Stan (Old Town)Gamla Stan (Old Town)

Vasa Ship MuseumVasa Ship Museum

Stockholm: City HallStockholm: City Hall

Saturday, April 14, cont.

Saturday, April 14, cont.

• Dinner at a restaurant• Dinner at a restaurant

Day 4Day 4

Day 4: Sunday, April 15

Day 4: Sunday, April 15

• Breakfast at the hotel• Transfer by coach to Uppsala

• Breakfast at the hotel• Transfer by coach to Uppsala

Uppsala, SwedenUppsala, Sweden

The famous Swedish university town of Uppsala lies about 70km northwest of Stockholm on the banks of the river Fyrisa. The university was founded in 1477. It is also the see of the Lutheran Archbishop of Sweden.

The famous Swedish university town of Uppsala lies about 70km northwest of Stockholm on the banks of the river Fyrisa. The university was founded in 1477. It is also the see of the Lutheran Archbishop of Sweden.

Sunday, April 15, cont.

Sunday, April 15, cont.

• Service participation (Uppsala Cathedral?)

• Service participation (Uppsala Cathedral?)

Day 4: Sunday, April 15

Day 4: Sunday, April 15

• Lunch independent• Return by coach to Stockholm• Depart by overnight ferry for Helsinki

• Dinner on board

• Lunch independent• Return by coach to Stockholm• Depart by overnight ferry for Helsinki

• Dinner on board

Day 5Day 5

Helsinki, FinlandHelsinki, Finland

Helsinki is a modern-looking city, with handsome streets and boulevards. The white facades of its buildings have earned it the name of the “white city of the north”. The port, dotted with small islands, harbors ships from around the world.

Helsinki is a modern-looking city, with handsome streets and boulevards. The white facades of its buildings have earned it the name of the “white city of the north”. The port, dotted with small islands, harbors ships from around the world.

Day 5: Monday, April 16

Day 5: Monday, April 16

• Arrive in Helsinki, Finland• Guided sightseeing tour, during which you will see the Cathedral, the bustling Market Square and the controversial Sibelius Memorial

• Arrive in Helsinki, Finland• Guided sightseeing tour, during which you will see the Cathedral, the bustling Market Square and the controversial Sibelius Memorial

Helsinki CathedralHelsinki Cathedral

Helsinki Market SquareHelsinki Market Square

Sibelius MemorialSibelius Memorial

Monday, April 16, cont.

Monday, April 16, cont.

• Lunch independent• Check into the hotel• Dinner at the hotel

• Lunch independent• Check into the hotel• Dinner at the hotel

Day 6Day 6

Day 6: Tuesday, April 17

Day 6: Tuesday, April 17

• Breakfast at the hotel• Morning at leisure• Lunch independent• Afternoon rehearsal• Evening concert at The Rock Church

• Breakfast at the hotel• Morning at leisure• Lunch independent• Afternoon rehearsal• Evening concert at The Rock Church

Temppeliaukio Kirkko(Rock Church)Temppeliaukio Kirkko(Rock Church)

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Tuesday, April 17, cont.

Tuesday, April 17, cont.

• Dinner in a restaurant• Dinner in a restaurant

Day 7Day 7

Day 7: Wednesday, April 18

Day 7: Wednesday, April 18

• Breakfast in the hotel• Depart by ferry to Tallinn (2 hrs.)

• Continue by coach to Tartu (3 hrs.)

• Lunch independent en route• Arrive in Tartu, Estonia and check into hotel

• Breakfast in the hotel• Depart by ferry to Tallinn (2 hrs.)

• Continue by coach to Tartu (3 hrs.)

• Lunch independent en route• Arrive in Tartu, Estonia and check into hotel

Tartu, EstoniaTartu, Estonia

Tartu is the second largest city in Estonia. Its fame as the cradle of Estonian culture goes back to the foundation of the university by the Swedish King Gustavus Adolphus II in 1632.

Tartu is the second largest city in Estonia. Its fame as the cradle of Estonian culture goes back to the foundation of the university by the Swedish King Gustavus Adolphus II in 1632.

Wednesday, April 18, cont.

Wednesday, April 18, cont.

• Dinner in the hotel• Dinner in the hotel

Day 8Day 8

Day 8: Thursday, April 19

Day 8: Thursday, April 19

• Breakfast in the hotel• Guided sightseeing tour, during which you will see the 18th century Town Hall, the University, the Cathedral and the Estonian National Museum

• Breakfast in the hotel• Guided sightseeing tour, during which you will see the 18th century Town Hall, the University, the Cathedral and the Estonian National Museum

Tartu Town HallTartu Town Hall

University of TartuUniversity of Tartu

Tartu CathedralTartu Cathedral

Thursday, April 19, cont.

Thursday, April 19, cont.

• Lunch indepedent• Afternoon rehearsal• Concert in St. Peter’s Church

• Lunch indepedent• Afternoon rehearsal• Concert in St. Peter’s Church

Day 9Day 9

Day 9: Friday, April 20

Day 9: Friday, April 20

• Breakfast in the hotel• Depart by coach for Tallinn (3 hrs.)

• Lunch independent en route• Arrive in Tallinn and check into the hotel

• Breakfast in the hotel• Depart by coach for Tallinn (3 hrs.)

• Lunch independent en route• Arrive in Tallinn and check into the hotel

Tallinn, EstoniaTallinn, Estonia

Capital of the smallest Baltic republic, Estonia, Tallinn is today the best preserved of the old North Hanseatic towns. A rich heritage of medieval buildings is preserved, including the 13th century Toompea Castle, which dominates the city. Tallinn is well known for its national song festival which takes place every four years. The huge open air stage can hold up to 25,000 singers, and the event is attended by up to 150,000 people.

Capital of the smallest Baltic republic, Estonia, Tallinn is today the best preserved of the old North Hanseatic towns. A rich heritage of medieval buildings is preserved, including the 13th century Toompea Castle, which dominates the city. Tallinn is well known for its national song festival which takes place every four years. The huge open air stage can hold up to 25,000 singers, and the event is attended by up to 150,000 people.

Friday, April 20, cont.

Friday, April 20, cont.

• Dinner in the hotel• Dinner in the hotel

Day 10Day 10

Day 10: Saturday, April 21

Day 10: Saturday, April 21

• Breakfast in the hotel• Guided sightseeing tour, during which you will see the Song Festival site, Toompea Castle, the 14th century Town Hall, the Niguliste Church, and the 15th century bastion called “Kiek-in-de-kök”, so called because from its vantage point, you are meant to be able to see into all the town’s kitchens

• Breakfast in the hotel• Guided sightseeing tour, during which you will see the Song Festival site, Toompea Castle, the 14th century Town Hall, the Niguliste Church, and the 15th century bastion called “Kiek-in-de-kök”, so called because from its vantage point, you are meant to be able to see into all the town’s kitchens

Tallinn Song Festival SiteTallinn Song Festival Site

Toompea CastleToompea Castle

Tallinn Town HallTallinn Town Hall

Niguliste (Nicholas) ChurchNiguliste (Nicholas) Church

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Saturday, April 21, cont.

Saturday, April 21, cont.

• Lunch independent• Afternoon rehearsal• Evening concert at St. John’s Church

• Lunch independent• Afternoon rehearsal• Evening concert at St. John’s Church

Saturday, April 21, cont.

Saturday, April 21, cont.

• Farewell dinner in a restaurant• Farewell dinner in a restaurant

Day 11Day 11

Day 11: Sunday, April 22

Day 11: Sunday, April 22

• Breakfast in the hotel• Transfer by coach to the airport and check in

• Depart on flight(s) to Boston• Arrive at Logan Airport

• Breakfast in the hotel• Transfer by coach to the airport and check in

• Depart on flight(s) to Boston• Arrive at Logan Airport

Financial InfoFinancial Info

@$3,700 per person (80 people)

@$3,500 per person (100 people)

What’s included?

Fundraising: group, individual(can reduce price by several hundred dollars)

Scholarships available to 50% cost

@$3,700 per person (80 people)

@$3,500 per person (100 people)

What’s included?

Fundraising: group, individual(can reduce price by several hundred dollars)

Scholarships available to 50% cost

Not included:

Passport feesBeverages other than coffee/tea with breakfast and water with dinner

Trip cancellation/interruption insurance

Checked baggage fees, if applicable

Not included:

Passport feesBeverages other than coffee/tea with breakfast and water with dinner

Trip cancellation/interruption insurance

Checked baggage fees, if applicable