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Alpine Rhapsody 2011! 

 

Main Trip November 10–17, 2011
Optional Extension November 17-20, 2011

 

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THURS. NOV. 10. DEPART WASHINGTON, DC. Board your transatlantic flight to Geneva, Switzerland. Air France Flight # 039/1642, Departs Washington Dulles, 4:20 pm (meals on board).

FRI. NOV. 11. GENEVA- Arrive Geneva Airport 9:10 am. Transfer to the 4 star Warwick Hotel. Half day tour of Geneva to see all the major landmarks: Group dinner. (D)*

SAT. NOV. 12. GENEVA. Hot breakfast buffet at hotel. Enjoy morning of leisure in Geneva OR: Take Optional half day tour to Lausanne.
Afternoon and evening Rehearsals for performers. (B)*

OPTIONAL 1 – Lausanne: $50/pp. Lausanne is the cultural center of Switzerland. It's a beautiful city, surrounded by the Alps, and after an orientation tour you will have free time to take a stroll around the lake, visit the Olympic Museum, or whatever you please.

SUN. NOV. 13. GENEVA. Hot breakfast buffet at hotel. Enjoy leisurely morning in Geneva OR: Take Optional half day tour of Geneva Countryside. Afternoon Rehearsal. Group Dinner. (B, D)*

OPTIONAL 2 – Geneva Countryside: $50/pp. Visit the countryside around Geneva, full of charm and history, with the vineyards, the fortified houses and the castles.

MON. NOV. 14. GENEVA. Hot breakfast buffet at hotel. Enjoy a leisurely day in Geneva OR: Take an Optional Full Day tour of Gruyeres and Broc. Evening rehearsal. (B)*

OPTIONAL 3 – Gruyeres and Broc: $95/pp. Visit the chocolate factory of Broc (Nestlé - Cailler) where you can taste its famous chocolate. Then continue our gastronomic discovery in a cheese-dairy where you will sample some locally manufactured cheese. Then youwill have some free time in the village of Gruyeres to relax, or visit its castle overhanging the entire Gruyere region.


TUES. NOV. 15. GENEVA. Hot breakfast buffet at hotel. Enjoy a day of leisure in Geneva OR: Take an Optional Full Day tour of Chillon Castle and Montreux. Evening Concert at the Palais des Nations, the UN European Headquarters. (B)*

OPTIONAL 4 – Chillon Castle and Montreux: $85/pp. Take a drive to the canton of Vaud and along the lake, passing the famous towns of Vevey and Montreux to reach Chillon Castle, one of Switzerland's most famous monuments. After a guided tour of Chillon Castle, enjoy free time in Montreux to go for a walk around the town's streets, by the lakeside or do some shopping.


WED. NOV. 16. GENEVA. Hot breakfast buffet at hotel. Enjoy a day of leisure in Geneva OR: Take an Optional Tour of Chamonix and Mont Blanc. Gala Farewell Banquet in the evening. (B, D)*

OPTIONAL 5 – Chamonix and Mont Blanc: $150/pp. The excursion begins with an unforgettable drive through the picturesque Arve Valley from Geneva to Chamonix, at the foot of majestic Mont-Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps.
Take the famous Montenvers cog railway with imposing panorama of the Mer de Glace glacier, the Drus and the Grands Jorasses. Enjoy lunch on your own in Chamonix with time to visit the town before returning to Geneva.

THURS, NOV. 17. GENEVA/WASHINGTON
OR NICE.
Hot breakfast buffet at hotel. Return flight – Air France #2043/026, departs 2:00 pm to USA from Geneva Airport for those not going on the Optional Extension. Arrives Washington Dulles 7:05 pm. OR: Flight to Nice. Check in to the 5-star Le Palais de Méditerranée. Then take a ½ day tour of the
picture postcard sun-bathed city of Nice. Dinner on your own. (B)*

FRI. NOV. 18. NICE. Hot breakfast buffet at hotel. Enjoy a day of leisure in Nice OR: take an Optional Tour to Monte Carlo and Eze. (B).

OPTIONAL 6 – Monte Carlo and Eze: $90/pp. After enjoying panoramic views over Nice from Mt. Boron, a stop at the medieval village of Eze, perched up high with its craft shops and breathtaking views. Travel then to the Old Town of Monte Carlo to see the changing of the Palace Guards and have free time to see the palace, cathedral, Cousteau Oceanographic Museum. No tour of Monte Carlo would be complete without a lap on the famous Formula One Grand Prix roads. You will then have free time at Casino Square to do some luxury shopping, see the stunning gardens and mega yachts in the harbor. You'll then take a drive along the spectacular coastline of the Lower Corniche between Nice and Monaco, past tranquil villages, modern marinas and the bay and Citadel of Villefranche.


SAT. NOV. 19. NICE. Hot breakfast buffet at hotel. Enjoy a day of leisure in Nice OR: take an Optional Tour to Cannes and Provence. Farewell Dinner. (B, D)*.

OPTIONAL 7 – Cannes and Provence Countryside: $90/pp. The tour starts with a drive through the picture-postcard countryside of Provence. We will stop in popular Saint Paul de Vence, the former haunt of the Impressionist painters with its cobblestone lanes and trendy art galleries. Your day trip continues for photo stops at Tourrettes/Loup before winding up in the charming Loup Gorges. The views of the Alps, valleys and spectacular coastline from the perched medieval village of Gourdon are amazing. Next stop is Grasse, world capital of the perfume industry. You'll have approximately one hour of free time here, so you could also visit the old town. The last stop is Cannes, to see the old port, La Croisette boulevard, the famous Cannes Film Festival Palace, designer shops and sandy beaches.

SUN., NOV. 20. NICE/WASHINGTON. Hot breakfast buffet at hotel. Transfer to Nice Airport. Return flight – Air France #7703/026, departs 1:15 pm to USA from Nice airport. Arrives Washington Dulles 7:05 pm.

* ABBREVIATIONS: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner included in tour price.

 

 

 



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TOUR INCLUSIONS 

INCLUDED IN YOUR FARE:

AIR TRANSPORTATION:

Round trip economy class from Washington, DC - Dulles, to Paris Charles de Gaulle and return to Washington, DC.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

BASIC TOUR

·   6 nights in the 4 star Warwick Hotel in Geneva, double occupancy. Hot buffet breakfast daily.

OPTIONAL FRENCH RIVIERA EXTENSION

·   3 nights in the 5-star Palais de la Méditerranée in Nice, double occupancy. Hot buffet breakfast daily.

CONCERTS/PERFORMANCES:

·   One performance at the Palais des Nations UN Europe headquarters in Geneva, joint with local ensembles on Tuesday, November 15.

MEALS:

BASIC TOUR

All breakfasts plus 2 dinners, plus a gala banquet.  All lunches are on your own.

OPTIONAL RIVIERA EXTENSION

All breakfasts plus 1 dinner.  All lunches are on your own.

MISCELLANEOUS:

·   All service charges and taxes.

·   Gratuities to Drivers and Guides (except on optional tours).

BASIC TOUR

·   Half day guided city tour of Geneva.

·   Bus/Tram Pass in Geneva.

OPTIONAL FRENCH RIVIERA EXTENSION

·   Flight from Geneva to Nice.

·   Half day guided city tour of Nice.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Porterage at airports.

• Entrances/Sightseeing/Meals other than specified.

• Coaching/guiding other than specified.

• Incidental expenses of a personal nature.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: Reserve now!

These are based on a strict first come, first served basis and there is no guarantee for enlisting in them if reservations are made late. If not enough travelers are enlisted, an excursion may be cancelled.

REGISTRATION:

Mail your Registration and check (payable to “MMG”) to: MMG, Attn: R. Wisleder, 197 Juniper Lane, Hanover, MA 02339-1247.

You may also register and pay the deposit of $750 by credit card at our secure Website: www.medicalmusical.org, click on “Vive la France”. The website accepts only a maximum of $750. Note that a 3% surcharge ($23) will be added to cover the credit card transaction fee (Total: $773).

 

 

 

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RESPONSIBILITY: Medical Musical Group and other participating organizations act solely as agents in arranging for transportation, hotel accommodations and other services. We do not assume, and in fact, we expressly disclaim, any liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, or delay due to any act, negligence or default of the tour guide, or any company or person engaged in transporting the passengers, or rendering any service, or carrying out the arrangements for any tour, or their agents, servants and employees.

PASSPORT: A VALID PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR U.S. CITIZENS. It is recommended that your passport be valid for at least six months from the date of departure. No visas are required.

INSURANCE: The following companies are available but they have no relationship with mmg. They are listed as a service to travelers. Important: Purchase your trip insurance when you make your initial deposit, in order to be covered for preexisting conditions. You may purchase trip insurance from your own home insurance company or from these or any other companies:

TRAVELEX: Tel: 1-800-228-9792, www.travelex-insurance.com

TRAVEL INSURED INTERNATIONAL: Tel: 1-800- 243-3174, www.travelinsured.com

TRAVEL GUARD: Tel: 1-800-826-4919, www.travelguard.com

REWARD TO INDIVIDUALS WHO REGISTER NEW TRAVELERS WHO HAVE NEVER TRAVELED WITH US BEFORE: If you register a new traveler who has never traveled with us previously, you earn a free optional excursion of your choice (excluding the Chamonix and Mont Blanc Tour) as long as space is available on that particular excursion.

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: September 1, 2011. Reservations may be accepted subsequent to that date depending on space and subject to possible late fees.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Full refund minus a $100.00 fee will be made for cancellations received in writing up to 91 days prior to departure (August 11). After that date, cancellation fees will be assessed as follows:

Number of days Cancellation Fees as Prior to Departure % of Total Tour Price

90-61 15%

60-45 30%

44-31 50%

30-0 100%

Please note: Any unused tour portions are nonrefundable.

FLIGHT FROM WASHINGTON, DC, TO GENEVA ON NOVEMBER 10. Air France #039: Depart Washington Dulles 4:20 pm, arrive Paris 5:45 am (Nov. 11), Air France #1642: depart Paris 8:00 am, arrive Geneva 9:10 am. 

FLIGHT FROM GENEVA TO WASHINGTON, DC, ON NOVEMBER 17. Air France #2043: Depart Geneva 2:00 pm, arrive Paris 3:10 pm, Air France #026: Depart Paris 4:40 pm, arrive Washington Dulles 7:05 pm. 

FLIGHT FROM NICE TO WASHINGTON, DC, ON NOVEMBER 20.  Air France #7703: Depart Nice 1:15 pm, arrive Paris 2:50 pm, Air France #026: Depart Paris 4:40 pm, arrive Washington Dulles 7:05 pm. 

FOR QUESTIONS: Call 1-888-6-DoReMi (1-888-636-7364) or 202-797-0700, or send an email to vanmmg@hotmail.com. For updates visit our website ww.medicalmusical.org.

 

MMG, a non-profit organization, is the premier medical musical group in America. Its chorus and orchestra members span virtually every state in the Union. Many are associated with the Veterans Health Administration – or with medical practice, teaching, or research. MMG's mission is to perform "Music with a Message" – a message of inspiration, healing, national unity, and international brotherhood. MMG received the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s 2002 Bob Hope Award for its service to veterans and the Armed Forces, and for its “Veterans Hymn”; as well as numerous other awards and recognitions. Our concerts are broadcast on various television networks.

MMG trips are famous for combining high quality, value, creature comforts and a mission of American friendship and brotherhood around the globe. To date these trips were to: Australia, Austria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy (and the Vatican), New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Spain and Sweden. Other destinations included the Western Caribbean (Cozumel, Mexico, Grand Cayman and Jamaica) and Hawaii. Join our fabulous 

Alpine Rhapsody 2011!

 

 

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