2016 Gustavus Symphony Orchestra Companion Tour to Greece and TurkeyCosts and Inclusions

Program Cost

Above costs based on exchange rates and tariffs in effect as of above date; subject to change in the event that there is a fluctuation of more than 4%.

Payment Schedule

Tour 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 $700 for U.S. Government airline taxes, fees, and estimated fuel surcharge.

COACH TRANSPORTATION (SHARED WITH THE MAIN GROUP):

Local modern deluxe motorcoach transportation within Europe upon arrival and available for the entire tour.

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.

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:

Entrance fees to major sites listed on the tour itinerary

TOUR ITINERARIES:

Electronic versions of the tour itinerary are available listing hotel addresses, telephone and fax numbers.

TOUR MANAGEMENT (SHARED WITH THE MAIN GROUP):

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:

Tips to hotel personnel (including meals) are included. Tips to tour manager(s), licensed guides, and motorcoach driver(s) are not included.

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.

FREE TRIPS:

One free trip (based on double occupancy), participant travels free of charge.

STIPEND:

Gustavus will receive a check from MCI representing $100 per paying participant on the Shadow Tour prior to the group departure.

LIABILITY INSURANCE:

$2M MCI Tour Liability Insurance coverage.

TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Individual insurance coverage is included in all MCI programs.

Summary of coverage:

• $10,000 – Travel Accident
• $1,000 – Medical Expense
• $300 – Baggage Coverage
• $600 – Trip Cancellation/Interruption/Delay

Exclusions

• Travel Visa for non-U.S. passport holders.
• Turkey travel Visa (US passport holders currently need to pay $20 upon arrival in Turkey for the Visa)
• Tips to Tour Manager(s), city guides and motorcoach driver(s).
• Transportation to and from Minneapolis 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.

Travel Provider

For More Information