Our Trip Masters are John Mulvihill, 914-241-2515,
and Rose Kelly, 845-279-2298 who plan trips via air, water or bus.
Saratoga
Raceway: Aug 13, 2010: round trip via bus to
Saratoga, grandstand seats, dinner at Lillian's all for $70pp. See
John Mulvihill for more info.
Danube River cruise: Oct 4, 2010: See the
flyer below and contact Rose Kelly, 845-279-2298. Also attached
is the description of Optional Tours and a copy of the travel/med
insurance.
Evening
Entertainment, shore excursions per itinerary.
Day 1:
Monday, Oct 4, 2010 – Depart from JFK;
Leave NY for Germany. Travel day only.
Day 2:
Arrive in Munich and transfer to Nuremberg
via bus (2 hr). Embarkation at 4pm and
sailing at 8pm.
Tonight enjoy a gala welcome dinner.
Day 3:
Afternoon in Regensburg; avg temp 65-75º
Enjoy leisure time to explore Bavaria.
Built in 179BC by
the Romans, the original architecture is
still visible. See
Old Town Hall, St. Peter’s Cathedral and
the old stone
bridge over the Danube.
Optional: Weltenburg Monastery Tour (am)
$44
Day 4: This morning the ship will remain docked in
Passau between 8-10:30am. Depart for the optional tour of Salzburg or explore Passau on your own.
Most well known for St. Stephen’s Cathedral & the Old City district; which boasts fine
examples of Baroque and Gothic architecture. Continue sailing for Linz
(Austria) in the late morning and spend a leisurely afternoon cruising
on the Danube. Enjoy free time in Linz from 4:30-9pm.
Optional: Salzburg City Tour (pm) $59
Day
5: Daylight Sailing
This morning enjoy time at leisure while
docked near Melk. At noon, cruise the scenic Wachau Valley renowned for its
production of some of Austria’s finest wines. Arrive in Vienna at
7:30pm.
Optional: Vienna at Night Tour (pm) $36
Day 6:
Vienna City Tour (included)
Your morning begins with a drive along
the famed Ringstrasse, Vienna’s main boulevard. View the hub of
Hapsburg Empire, view the Vienna Opera House, Parliament & St. Stephen’s
Cathedral.
Optional: a) Schonbrunn Castle,pm
$40, b) Sound of Vienna Concert,pm $56; c) Hofburg Palace $40
only pick 1
Day 7:
Bratislava City Tour (included)
Enjoy a city tour of the capital of
Slovakia. Bratislava has a history dating back more than 2000 years.
Day 8:
Budapest City Tour (included)
Your tour this morning begins in Pest and
views the Royal Palace and Hero’s Square. Cross
over to Buda to view the graceful medieval architecture. Explore the
city on your own this afternoon. Enjoy a scenic cruise of Budapest this
evening.
Optional: a)Godollo Castle & Hungarian
Horse Show (pm) $54, b) Budapest Jewish Heritage Tour (pm)
$27; only pick 1
Day 9:
Oct 12, 2010: Depart for NY
This morning enjoy your breakfast,
disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight back to New York.
If you would like
to join the Emeralds and friends on the 9 Day Danube River Cruise
leaving on Oct 4, 2010, please contact Rose Kelly @
roseybabe1@verizon.net or 845-279-2298 ASAP. Cabins are limited.
Prices are for double occupancy, incl land, air, food, wine w/dinner and
3 tours; prices have been reduced by $350pp: Cabin C lowest
floor: $2429pp, Cabin B middle floor: $2,849pp, Cabin A top floor:
$2949pp. Travel insurance: $199pp, est. air taxes: $175pp and optional
tours $27-59pp. If interested, please mail your $250 deposit pp ASAP
to: Rose Kelly, 502 Seven Fields Lane, Brewster, NY 10509, but no later
than March 13, 2010.
Second payment due approximately May 2010.
US citizens require a passport valid for
6 mos. beyond travel dates.
Average daily temperature is 65-75º or higher.
DANUBE RIVER CRUISE OPTIONAL
TOURS: OCT 4, 2010
Day 3: Weltenburg Monastery Tour am $44
Visit the Weltonburg
Abbey, the oldest monastery in Bavana spectacularly located at the
narrowest navigable point on the Bavanan Danube, the Danube Gorge.
Founded around 620 AD, the Abbey has grown to include not only the
spectacular Asam Baroque church, but also the oldest monastery brewery
in the world with almost 1,000 years of brewing tradition. You will be
able to taste some of these delicious beers that have made the brewer
famous.
Day 4:
Salzburg City Tour pm $59
Depart for Salzburg, the
birthplace of Mozart and famous cultural setting for the Sound of
Music. Enjoy a walking city tour to see some of the most historic
sights for which Salzburg is known, including Mirabella Palace and the
Salzburg Cathedral, followed by time at leisure to explore the streets
of Salzburg on your own.
Day 5:
Vienna by Night pm $36
Tonight, depart for the
outskirts of Vienna to visit the Kahlenberg, the mountain which sits at
the northeastern foothills of the Eastern Alps and rises well over 1500
feet. Ascend an alpine forest road to reach the remarkable Kahlenberg
Vista Point. From here, enjoy an arresting panoramic view of Vienna
stretched out below, with the placid Danube cutting through the city.
Be sure to bring a camera, as this offers a photographic opportunity of
a lifetime. Afterward, you’ll have the opportunity to experience true
Austrian Gemuttichkoit, which is a sense of coziness, belonging and
environment for guests. Here, taste some local wines and enjoy the
atmosphere.
Schonbrunn Palace
pm: Once the summer residence of the Hapsburg emperors. Our tour
includes a visit to the magnificent baroque apartments and free time to
stroll through the magnificent garden grounds.
Sound of Vienna
Concert pm: What better way to dive into the heart of Viennese
culture than to enjoy a delightful evening in the City of Music, the
center of the Western Musical world since Renaissance times. Attend a
fantastic concert performance in the city and enjoy the ambience of a
world class concert hall, the epitome of the refined life, as you
appreciate some of Vienna’s classical masterpieces. The orchestral
arrangements are accompanied by professional opera vocalist and dance
performances, recalling the golden age of the 19th century
Viennese ballrooms.
Hofburg Imperial
Palace pm: Visit the Hofburg Imperial Palace, which served as the
royal residence of the Hapsburg Dynasty. Today it serves as the
official residence of the President of Austria and houses numerous
artifacts and works of fine art.
Day 8: Pick
1: Budapest Jewish Tour pm $27, Godollo Castle & Hungarian Horse Show
pm $54
Budapest Jewish
Heritage Tour pm This comprehensive tour follows the traces of
Jewish life in Budapest. The Raoul Wallenberg Memorial, Europe’s
largest synagogue and the new Holocaust Museum are just some of the
sites explored on this tour.
Godollo Castle &
Hungarian Horse Show: Godollo Castle was built in the 18th
century and became a symbol of the beloved Empress Elisabeth, better
known as “Sissi”. Nestled in an enormous park, the Castle is the
largest complex of baroque buildings in Hungary and in recent years has
been lovingly restored. Continue onto a Csarda (horse farm), where you
will witness an unforgettable performance of Hungarian horsemanship.
This is a
brief description of the plan available for passengers departing the US
on or after April 1, 2010.
Why
Purchase Travel Insurance
Gate 1 Groups
Travel Protection Plan
The easy, affordable way to protect your vacation
investment! Missing a vacation is bad enough. Losing the money you paid
for your vacation is even worse. The Gate 1 Groups Travel Protection
Plan is your ticket to worry-free travel. Now you can protect your
travel investment at a very affordable group rate -- take the peace of
mind with you when you travel.
Waiver of the Pre-Existing
Condition Exclusion
This plan is available regardless of your age.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions are covered if payment for this plan is
received by Gate 1 Travel, at or before the final payment due date for
your Trip. Please Note,
this policy may not be purchased after you have made final payment for
your Trip.
Below is a brief listing of the plan benefits.
Benefit
Maximum Benefit Amount
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
$25,000
Medical Expense/Emergency Assistance
Accident and Sickness Medical Expense
Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation
One Call 24-Hour Assistance Services
$25,000
$50,000
Included
Trip
Cancellation
Trip
Cost
Trip
Interruption
Trip
Cost
Missed Connection
$1,000
Travel Delay (Up to $150 Per Day)
$750
Baggage and Personal Effects
$1,000
Baggage Delay
$250
The Cost of the Travel Protection Plan is as Follows:
Tour priced up to $1000 per person
$49
Tours priced from $1001 to $2000 per person
$79
Tours priced from $2001 to $2500 per person
$99
Tours priced from $2501 to $3000 per person
$119
Tours priced from $3001 to $4000 per person
$139
Tours priced from $4001 to $5000 per person
$179
Tours priced from $5001 to $6000 per person
$199
Tours priced from $6001 to $8000 per person
$299
Tours priced from $8001 or more per person
$399
Packages with Passion Play 2010:
Tour priced up to $2500 per person
$149
Tours priced from $2501 to $4000 per person
$229
Tours priced from $4001 to $5500 per person
$329
Tours priced from $5501 to $7000 per person
$429
Tours priced from $7001 to $8500 per person
$529
Tours priced from $8501 to $10000 per person
$629
Why you should purchase
Travel Insurance
If your
Trip is Canceled or Interrupted, Your Travel Investment is Protected
If you are
like a lot of people these days, you don't just look forward to your
vacations, you need them. A vacation is your opportunity to rest, relax,
and recharge your batteries. Or to catch up with friends and family.
Unfortunately, many things happen that might cause you to cancel your
travel plans or cut them short. Illness or injury. The death of a family
member. The worst part is, without adequate protection, you can lose
your travel investment. The Gate 1 Groups Travel Protection Plan
protects your travel investment if your Trip is canceled or interrupted
for a covered reason such as injury, illness or death of you, a Family
Member, a Traveling Companion or Business Partner or due to a Terrorist
Incident.
If you must interrupt your Trip or return home early for a covered
reason, the plan will pay (up to the original cost of your Trip) for
your unused land or water Travel Arrangements, less any refund paid or
payable, plus the additional transportation cost to return home or
rejoin your Trip.
Medical
Expense and Emergency Assistance Benefits Could Be a Real Lifesaver!
If you have
a serious illness or injury, the last thing you want to worry about is
getting the care you need. The Gate 1 Groups Travel Protection Plan
gives you peace of mind with benefits that cover, up to the plan's
limits, everything from medical expenses (incurred within 52 weeks of a
sickness or injury that began during your Trip) to special
transportation (such as an air ambulance) required for medical reasons.
Travel
Delayed? You're OK!
You’ll be
reimbursed up to $150 per day (to a maximum of $750 total) for meals and
accommodations if your Trip is delayed for more than 12 hours for a
covered reason.
Baggage
Lost or Damaged? You're Protected!
It’s a
traveler’s nightmare. You arrive at your destination, but your baggage
has disappeared. Or has been stolen or damaged. What do you do? If
you’re protected by the Gate 1 Groups Travel Protection Plan, you’ll be
reimbursed up to $1,000 to replace or repair your lost or damaged
luggage and personal articles.
Baggage
Delayed? Need Clothes and Toiletries? Count on us!
The Gate 1
Groups Travel Protection Plan reimburses you up to $250 to help cover
the cost of clothing, toiletries and/or personal items if your baggage
is delayed for more than 24 hours while you are on your Trip.
Accidental Death Benefit
Your
beneficiaries will receive payment according to the plan's Schedule of
Coverages for Accidental Death which occurs within 180 days of an injury
sustained while you are on your Trip.
The Gate
1 Groups Travel Protection Plan is Administered by:
The Gate
1 Groups Travel Protection Plan is Underwritten by:
United States Fire Insurance Company
under Form series TP 401. In KS, LA, SD, TX, and UT Form #’s TP-401 CW.
In WA under Form #TP-401-WA. In OR under Form #TP-401OR.
Notice: If you are a resident of one of the
following states (KS, LA, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA) your coverage is provided
on an individual policy form. Your policy number is your complete Name
plus 365G. If you live in any other state your coverage is provided via
a certificate. Your policy or certificate (including State Exceptions
for AR, FL, ID, IL, KS, LA, ME, MS, MO, MT, NH, NY, OR, SD, TX, UT, VT,
WA, WV, WI, and WY) is available at
www.tripmate.com. You can also request this information by
calling Trip Mate at 1-800-888-7292.
To review
the Travel Insurance Certificate for complete details about the Gate 1
Groups Travel Protection Plan.
The
information contained on these web pages is a representation of the
Travel Protection Plan information as of March 1, 2010.