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MELODIA! 2010
SOUTH AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Rio de Janeiro / Petropolis / La Plata / Buenos Aires
Itinerary – 13 days/10 nights
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MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 30 paying passengers
PRICE PER PERSON: As listed below for air & land sharing double/triple/quad rooms based on the itinerary and depending on hotel arrangements and adults sharing a double. (A Land Only Package is also available for all choirs. Please see below for more information.)
Pricing for the joint orchestral concerts and guest conductor are based on 100 paying Melodia festival participants. If the minimum number is not met then these two concerts will be replaced with Individual alternative concerts to be shared with multiple participating choirs.
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| FROM | |
| Atlanta |
$ 3,249 |
| Chicago |
$ 3,269 |
| Dallas |
$ 3,249 |
| Los Angeles |
$ 3,299 |
| Miami |
$ 3,089 |
| New York | $ 3,189 |
| San Francisco |
$ 3,299 |
| Washington, DC |
$ 3,249 |
LAND ONLY PACKAGE PRICE: $ 1,975.00
THIS PRICE INCLUDES:
- Round trip airfare from North America to South America
- Transportation to all included sites and venues within South America
- Airfare for flights within South America
- Eleven (11) breakfast meals
- One (1) Welcome Dinner
- One (1) Farewell Dinner
- Nine (9) other meals (lunches or dinners, per the final itinerary)
- Ten (10) nights of twin, double, triple, or quadruple accommodations, including all taxes and service charges, at 3-star hotels, based on the final itinerary
- One (1) local English speaking Tour Manager and local English speaking guides as needed for each chorus
- Classical Movements Representatives for the duration of the festival
- Deluxe motor coaches and professional drivers as per the final itinerary
- Tips to guides and drivers
- Extensive sightseeing as per the final itinerary
- Entrance fees to Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, and fees for city tours as per the final itinerary
- Cultural events such as a Samba demonstration, Tango show, and visit to an Argentinean Estancia (ranch) as per the final itinerary
- One (1) cultural exchange/outreach activity with a local children's chorus
- One (1) workshop with a Latin American composer/conductor
- At least two (2) concerts with multiple choirs - each choir sings individually conducted by its own Music Director
- At least two (2) concerts with the combined Festival Choirs (one with orchestra), led by a distinguished Guest Conductor. Subject to a minimum of 100 paid Melodia participants.
- At least one (1) rehearsal for individual performances
- Rehearsals as needed of festival literature with Guest Conductor (one with orchestra)
- Concert arrangements for at least four (4) concerts, including:
- Venue hire and promotion, including flyers and posters
- Concert programs
- Concert agent fees
- Music royalties
- Guest Conductor fees and travel expenses
- Orchestra for orchestral rehearsal and concert
- Bottle of water backstage during concerts for singers and staff
- One (1) festival t-shirt for every chorister and staff member
- One (1) pocket tour book for each tour participant with detailed instructions on your trip and travel tips and information on visited countries
- One (1) free space per thirty-five (35) paying passengers (36th and 72nd free) in twin or double accommodations, including all taxes and service charges, at 3-star hotels, based on the final itinerary
- Classical Movements fees
THIS PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Airline tax: Does not include Passenger Facility Charges, fuel surcharges, security charges, US custom charges, US immigration fees, taxes or any other fees, which may apply and will be determined at time of ticketing. These fees total approximately $300.00. Airline taxes are subject to change until tickets are printed. The Chorus is responsible for entirety of these fees.
- Checked baggage policies vary by airline, destination, frequent flyer status, booking class, bag size and weight. Fees may apply if (1) you plan to check a bag or (2) you plan to carry sports equipment, music instruments or an odd-shaped item or (3) your bag exceeds airline weight limits.
- Argentina departure tax (approximately $29.00 per person). The airport tax is collected upon departure, payable in dollars or Argentine pesos.
- Cost of obtaining a passport. A valid passport is required for U.S. citizens to enter Argentina and Brazil.
- U.S. citizens do not need a visa for visits to Argentina of up to 90 days for tourism and business. Different rules apply to U.S. citizens who also have Argentine nationality, depending on their dates of U.S. naturalization.
- Cost of obtaining a notarized document for Argentina or Brazil.
- Cost of obtaining a visa for US citizens (approximately $110.00 per person) and other citizens.
- Each choir needs to order and pay for their own music.
- Items of a personal nature such as: excess baggage, laundry, and telephone calls
- Meals not included in the final itinerary
- Water at rehearsals
- Porterage
- Special Meals. Classical Movements will try to accommodate requests for special dietary needs or preferences whenever possible, but they may not be available, and may cost significantly more, resulting in a surcharge. There are provisions for vegetarians, but please remember that many other countries are meat eating countries and vegetarian meals will not always be as ample as they would be in the US.
- Trip cancellation and interruption insurance
- Expenses within North America getting to and from the airport
- Costs to hire instruments and musicians for accompanist (except for orchestra which is included).
- Single room supplement
Itinerary subject to change. Venues are tentative and may be replaced with alternatives. |
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