Itinerary as per November 21, 2006
Concert Tour of Germany, Switzerland, France
& Austria 2006
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Day 1
Tue Aug 01 |
New York |
17.20 pm |
New York Summer Orchestra departs from New York /
NEWARK International Airport on Lufthansa # LH 403 to Frankfurt. (non-stop
flight)
Dinner and breakfast (shortly before arrival) served on board |
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Day 2
Wed Aug 02 |
Heidelberg/Black Forest |
06.40 am |
New York Summer Orchestra arrives at Frankfurt International Airport
on flight # LH 403
Upon arrival at Frankfurt Airport you will be met by your tour-guide
Fritz Doppelhofer (cell phone:+43 664 6381721), who will travel
with you during the whole concert tour.
Transfer to your hotel.
Check in to Hotel and begin your German Residence.
Welcome dinner provided
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20.00 pm |
start REHEARSAL No. 1 |
22.00 pm |
end of rehearsal
Overnight Heidelberg area (1)
Welcome to Baden Württemberg and the Black Forrest!
"Grüss Gott" and enjoy an exciting stay in a magical
vacationing landscape!
Baden-Württemberg enjoys a special privilege: it can be proud
of a number of towns and cities with a long-standing history, with
a lot to offer both in cultural and economic terms, embedded in
scenic beauty and all of them worth a visit for more than one reason.
Take a deep breath of the fresh, clear Black Forest air; experience
the culinary excellence of the Black Forest cuisine; discover the
rich history and heritage on your visit to castles, churches, cloisters
and monasteries; admire the skilful artistry of past eras - there's
something for everyone in the Black Forest big range of facilities
and offers.
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Day 3
Tue Aug 03 |
Heidelberg/Black Forest |
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Breakfast
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09.00 am |
start REHEARSAL No. 2
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11.00 am |
end of rehearsal
Lunch provided at local restaurant (2)
enjoy your half-day guided tour of Heidelberg
end of city tour
Evening at leisure and dinner on own arrangements.
Overnight Heidelberg area (2)
To step into living history, come to Heidelberg!
With its world-famous castle, picturesque city center and Germany's
oldest university, Heidelberg is brimming with beauty and scenes
from times gone by. The city is not only legendary because of its
unique splendor; it is also home to numerous institutions which
enjoy high international standing, such as the university clinic
and its schools of medicine and the humanities.
The romantic Heidelberg cityscape is always worth a trip, but it
becomes even more spectacular as the backdrop for the Heidelberg
Spring Concerts, the Castle Festival and Castle Illuminations. Then
there is a rich array of museums and galleries with exhibitions
that will thrill any visitor with an eye for art and culture.
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Day 4
Fri Aug 04 |
Heidelberg/Black Forest |
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Breakfast
start REHEARSAL No. 3 |
20.00 pm |
CONCERT #1 |
22.00 pm |
Dinner(3) provided at local restaurant
Overnight Heidelberg area (3)
Speyer, the old imperial city is situated on the left bank of
the Rhine, boasts a Romanesque cathedral with six imposing towers
and the finest and largest crypt in Germany. Four Holy Roman Emperors
and four German Kings are buried in the impressive Royal Vault.
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Day 5
Sat Aug 05 |
Germany to Alsace |
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Breakfast
Depart for Strasbourg, France (90 miles)
Stop en route in Baden-Baden and time for lunch on own
Arrival Strasbourg
Check in Hotel
Dinner on own arrangements
Overnight Strasbourg (4)
Bonjour Strasbourg!
Situated on the border of France and Germany, Strasbourg is influenced
by the culture of both countries and is the capital of the Alsace
region. It is the seat of the Council of Europe and the European
Parliament. Noteworthy sights are the Gothic Cathedral, the lovely
'La Petite France' district, Place Kleber and Place Gutenberg with
the statue of the inventor of the printing press.
With its characteristic distinctiveness and its time-old traditions,
the Alsace is a region sure to be mentioned whenever the French
talk about their wine, gastronomy, art, history and culture. This
is a land of adventure, not so far away, a land of colour and warmth,
with a surprise around every corner.
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Day 6
Sun Aug 06 |
Strasbourg |
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Breakfast
Morning guided tour and visit of Strasbourg-sights
Lunch own own
CONCERT #2
Dinner provided (4)
return transfer after the concert
Overnight Strasbourg (5)
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Day 7
Mon Aug 07 |
Strasbourg |
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Breakfast
Excursion to COLMAR and wine-route
Lunch and Dinner on own arrangements
Optional Dinner at "Auberge de l'Ill" in Illhaeusern
Overnight Strasbourg (6)
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Day 8
Tue Aug 08 |
Strasbourg to Basel |
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Breakfast
Depart Strasbourg for Basel/Zofingen, Swiss (90 miles)
Lunch on your own
Arrive Basel/Zofingen in the afternoon.
Check- in Hotel
CONCERT #3
Afterwards Dinner provided (5)
Overnight Basel/Zofingen (7)
Gruezi Switzerland!
Whether from north to south or east to west, whether by car or by
train, almost every path passes through Zofingen. Since the Middle
Ages, Zofingen`s central location has laid the foundation for its
vivacity and diversity. Those who take the time to visit the picturesque
old town will unterstand the longing for Zofingen felt by many people
in other parts of the world, and will themselves gladly return to
Zofingen again and again
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Day 9
Wed Aug 09 |
Basel to Lake Constance |
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Breakfast
Depart Basel for Feldkirch, Austria (125 miles)
Stop en route in VADUZ, Liechtenstein
Lunch on own arrangements
Arrive Feldkirch
Check in Hotel
Dinner provided (6)
Overnight Lake Constance area (8)
Happy End on Lake Constance!
Situated at the 3-nation triangle Germany - Austria - Switzerland
and surrounded by the Alps. Picturesque towns and places like Lindau,
Constance, Mainau, Meersburg, Friedrichshafen and Bregenz are lined
up on the shores of this romantic lake.
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Day 10
Thu Aug 10 |
Lake Constance |
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Breakfast
Excursion to KONSTANZ, LINDAU
Lunch and Dinner on own arrangements
Optional visit to Bregenz Festival (The Troubadour, Verdi)
Overnight Lake Constance area (9)
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Day 11
Fri Aug 11 |
Lake Constance |
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Breakfast
Free time
Lunch on own arrangements
CONCERT #4
Dinner at local restaurant (7)
Overnight Lake Constance area (10)
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Day 12
Sat Aug 12 |
Lake Constance to Munich |
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Breakfast
Depart Feldkirch for Munich, Germany (140 miles)
Stop en route for lunch on own arrangements
Arrive Munich
Check-in Hotel
Dinner not provided
Overnight Munich (11)
Munich - Magical Metropolis!
Big city flair and rural charm, Alpine heartiness and Mediterranean
chic, art treasures and Oktoberfest, traditional customs and hi-tech,
beer gardens and haute cuisine, opera and Art Park - it's this very
special "Munich mix" that makes the Bavarian capital so
attractive for visitors from all over the world. This is an endlessly
new city that never loses its fascination.
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Day 13
Sun Aug 13 |
Munich |
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Breakfast
Morning city-orientation with local guide
Lunch on own arrangements.
Farewell Dinner provided at local restaurant (8)
Overnight Munich (12)
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Day 14
Mon Aug 14 |
Munich to USA |
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Breakfast provided
Morning free for shopping
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15.20 pm |
New York Summer Orchestra departs from
Munich International Airport on Lufthansa # LH 410 to New York JFK
International Airport (non-stop flight)
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18.20 pm |
New York Summer Orchestra arrives JFK International Airport on
Lufthansa # LH 410
WELCOME HOME
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ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR MODIFICATION BY CONCERT COORDINATORS
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