the tour per this quote (coverage for all Canadian residents up to the age of 60 who ... meet as a group at the Calgary
WESTWINDS MUSIC SOCIETY 30TH ANNIVERSARY 12 DAY PERFORMANCE TOUR TO IRELAND AND SCOTLAND JULY 27 – AUGUST 7, 2018 Preliminary Itinerary ESTIMATED TOUR COST:
$4,800.00 per person - performers (based on 80 persons) $4,450.00 per person – non-performers
Payments: 1. April 30, 2017 - $1,000 (optional insurance should be purchased now as well) 2. September 8, 2017 - $1,000 3. January 31, 2018 - $1,000 4. May 25, 2018 – Final Payment NOTE: The tour price quoted is based on the current rate of exchange, airfare as of March 2017, minimum of 80 participants, and is subject to change. Cost may be less if total participants is more than 80.
COST INCLUDES: $100.00 CAD per person allowance towards air transportation and/or rental of musical instruments return airfare from Calgary to Dublin, Ireland and return from Glasgow, Scotland to Calgary, including all applicable airline, airport and security fees. (possible connecting flights) 1st piece of luggage each way within weight and size restrictions (subject to change by airline) Motorcoach transportation as per itinerary (1 driver/guide (1 person) per coach for the Ireland portion and driver in Scotland) including driver’s accommodation and meals where applicable (size of coaches to be determined once final numbers are confirmed) Ferry between Belfast and Cairnryan or Stranraer, Scotland 10 night’s accommodation based on twin/double sharing (2 nights in Limerick, 1 night in Killarney, 2 nights in Dublin (suburbs), 1 night in Belfast, 3 nights in Stirling and 1 night in Glasgow) Breakfast (daily) and group dinners to be determined (including farewell dinner with Ceilidh entertainment). Some dinners are not included (days with unscheduled afternoon/evenings) visits and admission costs (where fees exist) to the following: Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry (highlights), Blarney Castle, Rock of Cashel, Old Jamieson Distillery, Guinness Storehouse and tasting, Titanic Belfast, Rob Roy Discovery boat cruise Ticket to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo half day guided tours of Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh and Glasgow arrangement for 4 concerts in Ireland and 2 concerts in Scotland Ellison Tours or local Tour Manager includes all applicable taxes and service charges as of this contract date NOTE: ALL INCLUSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AT TIME OF BOOKING NOT INCLUDED: Trailer or van for musical instruments (if needed) meals other than mentioned above hotel luggage handling drinks with group lunches or dinners (other than tap water on the tables) are available for purchase driver and local guide gratuities: suggested gratuities for the trip is €20.00 – €28.00 per person and £10.00 travelling on the trip (pending final numbers) additional taxes, fuel surcharges or service charges levied by the governments or our suppliers charges by the airline for oversize/overweight luggage/musical instruments, over and above the amount listed under the cost includes section above Page 1 of 4
any luggage fees introduced or altered prior to travel The airline tickets are issued in the names you provided on the Client Tour Information form and must match the name per the passport. An administration fee of $50.00 plus applicable airline charges and taxes will be charged per ticket if tickets need to be re-issued. passport photos, government processing fees and visa fee if required
OPTIONS (minimums may apply): Manulife All Inclusive Package Insurance, price supplement applies for those over age 59, based on the price of the tour per this quote (coverage for all Canadian residents up to the age of 60 who have a valid provincial health card - includes emergency medical coverage, cancellation and interruption, limited baggage insurance – see policy for terms and conditions) airport check-in assistance on departure Day 1 – Friday July 27, 2018 - INFLIGHT - meet as a group at the Calgary Airport to check in with scheduled airline - depart on scheduled flight from Calgary to Dublin, Ireland (possible connecting flight) - in flight meal served Day 2 – Saturday July 28, 2018 - to LIMERICK, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND - breakfast served prior to landing - arrive Dublin, Ireland, clear customs and collect luggage (set watches to local time) - Meet Irish coaches each with a driver/guide to load luggage and instruments and depart for Limerick - afternoon free to relax and explore Limerick - check into the Clayton Limerick Hotel (or similar) in Limerick for a 2 night stay - dinner at hotel Day 3 – Sunday July 29, 2018 - LIMERICK - breakfast included at the hotel - board coaches and depart for the Cliffs of Moher - visit the dramatic 650 foot Cliffs of Moher - board coaches and return to Limerick - afternoon set up and rehearsal for Joint Concert in Limerick - dinner - joint concert performance at a venue in Limerick with a local band Day 4 – Monday July 30, 2018 - to KILLARNEY - breakfast included at the hotel followed by check out - board coach and depart for Killarney - morning coach tour of the Ring of Kerry to take in the highlights Kenmare Bay, Molls Gap and the Lakes of Killarney - purchase lunch - arrive Killarney and check into the Dromhall Hotel Killarney and Killarney Towers Hotel for a 1 night stay (due to the size of our group we may be split between 2 hotels located 300 metres apart – 1 coach at each hotel) - set up and rehearsal for this evenings concert - dinner at hotel - evening concert performance by Westwinds Music Society in Killarney in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland (located in the centre of town) Day 5 – Tuesday July 31, 2018 - to DUBLIN - breakfast included at the hotel followed by check out - board coaches and depart for the Blarney Castle Page 2 of 4
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visit the Blarney Castle and opportunity following to shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills board coaches and depart for Cork visit the Old Jameson Distillery board coaches and continue on to Dublin visit the Rock of Cashel the seat of kings and medieval bishops for 900 years which flourished until the early 17th century check into the Red Cow Moran Hotel (or similar) in Dublin for a 2 night stay (hotel in suburbs) dinner
Day 6 – Wednesday August 1, 2018 - DUBLIN - breakfast included at the hotel - morning guided tour of Dublin and visit to the Guinness Storehouse and tasting - lunchtime Concert in Christchurch Cathedral for the Westwinds Music Society - afternoon and evening free, you may wish to visit the Temple Bar area to enjoy a pint in the pub and listen to the local entertainment Day 7 – Thursday August 2, 2018 - to BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - breakfast included at the hotel followed by check out - board coaches and depart for Belfast - meet guide for a city tour of Belfast - lunchtime concert performance by the Westwinds Music Society at the Titanic Belfast - following your performance visit the Titanic Belfast - check into the Radisson Blue Belfast hotel and Park Inn Belfast for a 1 night stay (pending final numbers group will be split into 2 hotels located a 12 minute walk apart - one coach per hotel for overnight stay) - dinner at hotel Day 8 – Friday August 3, 2018 - to STIRLING, SCOTLAND - breakfast included at the hotel followed by check out - board coaches and transfer to the Belfast ferry terminal - travel from Belfast on the Ferry from Larne to Cairnryan, Scotland - meet your coaches from Macpherson Coaches and transfer to Stirling - check into the Golden Lion Hotel (or similar) for a 3 night stay - dinner at your accommodation Day 9 – Saturday August 4, 2018 - STIRLING (visit Edinburgh) - breakfast included at the hotel - board coaches and depart for Edinburgh - upon arrival in the city, transfer directly to St. Giles Cathedral, standing on the Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse - rehearsal prior to your performance - lunch time concert featuring Westwinds Music Society in St. Giles Cathedral - following your performance visit the Royal Mile and Princes Street to purchase lunch and shop - after lunch meet guides for a walking tour of Edinburgh with optional entrance to the World’s famous Edinburgh Castle – the castle houses, the Crown Jewels of Scotland, the Stone of Destiny and the 15th century gun - dinner in Edinburgh - attend the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (afternoon or evening ticket pending availability) - board coach and return to accommodation Day 10 – Sunday August 5, 2018 - STIRLING (visit Loch Lomond) - breakfast included at the hotel - board coaches and depart for Tarbet Page 3 of 4
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stop en-route at Lomond Shores (Balloch) to purchase lunch arrive at the Tarbet Pier enjoy a 2 hour “Rob Roy Discovery” boat cruise on the fabled lake with its “bonnie banks”, sailing past the lands of the Colquhouns and McGregors cruise past Rob Roy’s prison and view Rob Roy’s Cave, perched high in the rocks on the steep banks of the eastern shore of the Loch board coaches and depart for Callander dinner in the area of our concert evening concert performance at the Callander Kirk (or similar) featuring the Callander Chorale and Westwinds Music Society following performance, board coaches and return to accommodation
Day 11 – Monday August 6, 2018 - to GLASGOW - breakfast at hotel followed by check-out - board coaches and depart for Glasgow - purchase lunch in Glasgow - meet guides for a 2 hour walking tour of Glasgow - check into the GoGlasgow Urban Hotel (or similar) for a 1 night stay - board coaches at hotel and depart for Oran Mor, a venue in the heart of Glasgow’s West End – our evening will take place in a private event space and converted church, formerly Kelvinside Paris Church - Ceilidh farewell dinner evening! Tonight, enjoy a traditional 3 course group dinner and Scottish entertainment - board coaches and return to your accommodation Day 12 – Tuesday August 7, 2018 - HOME - breakfast included at the hotel followed by check out - board coaches and depart for the Glasgow airport - depart on scheduled flight from Glasgow to Calgary (possible connection) - arrive Calgary, clear customs and collect luggage (set watches to local time) - Welcome Home! *Itinerary is tentative and subject to final confirmation*
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