Itinerary #2 (Updated 08/20/13)

Colorado State University Pueblo Choir Germany Tour

May 5 - 15, 2014
Monday, May 5, 2014
9:34 a.m. Everyone meets at DIA (West Side - across from the United Airlines Ticket Counter) for check-in. Your Celestial Travel & Tours Director will oversee the group check-in process. ****All bags and luggage must be checked through to Frankfurt**** 12:34 p.m. Group departs Denver International Airport for Munich via United Airlines (Boeing 737-800) flight #1643. Food items can be purchased by debit or credit card. The flight is 3 hours and 50 minutes. Group arrives at the Newark Liberty International Airport (Terminal A). The group departs Newark for Frankfurt, Germany via United Airlines (Boeing 777-200) flight #50. Dinner is served on this flight, along with coffee, tea, water, juices and soft drinks. Additional food items can be purchased by debit or credit card. The flight is 8 hours. Total miles flown for both flights is 5,474 miles and total flying time is 12 hours and 46 minutes.

6:24 p.m. 7:20 p.m.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

9:20 a.m.

Trier

Group arrives at the Frankfurt Airport. Upon your arrival in Frankfurt you will go through customs.
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Trier

We MUST make sure all luggage has been claimed and then proceed through customs. You will not be allowed back in the baggage claim or customs area to retrieve any items left behind. FOLLOW THE GREEN LINE! AM Exit customs and meet your tour guide (English and German speaking) and board your privately chartered bus. Depart for Trier. Lunch on your own. PM Transfer to Trier, Germany. Check in at the hotel; group dinner (# 1). Robert Schuman Haus Auf der Jngt 1 54293 Trier Phone: +49 651 / 8105 222 Free time in the evening, and maybe a first stroll through the historic center.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

AM

Trier

After breakfast at your hotel, meet the local guide for a guided walking tour:
Triers Roman ruins have been on the Unescos list of World Heritage since 1986. The cities landmark is the Porta Nigra, Latin for black gate, dating back to 180 B.C. Visit the Roman baths and the Constantine basilica, a throne hall of the 4th century AD, and today a protestant church; and the 2nd century (AD) Roman bridge which is still in use for traffic.

PM

Spend some free time in town to have lunch and also to discover Triers
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Trier

architectural treasures of the Gothic and Baroque periods. Rehearsal and concert preparations. Evening concert at Constantines Cathedral or other, suitable venue in Trier or surroundings. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Trier. Robert Schuman Haus Auf der Jngt 1 54293 Trier Phone: +49 651 / 8105 222

Thursday, May 8, 2014

AM

Trier Heidelberg

Early breakfast at your hotel; then board bus for transfer to Heidelberg. En route stop in Worms to visit the famous cathedral; afterwards continue to Heidelberg for a lunchtime arrival. (est. driving times: Trier Worms 2 hrs; Worms Heidelberg 45 minutes).

PM

Lunch break (on your own), afterwards meet the local guide for a walking tour of Old Heidelberg: HEIDELBERGs setting is renowned throughout the world for its romantic beauty, with the ruins of the rose tinted castle rising high above the towers and turrets of a Renaissance town. Home to Germanys oldest university, which has celebrated its 6th centenary only a couple of years ago, Heidelberg university is to this day one of the leading schools of this country. Stroll along the lively Main Street (Hauptstrae) with the town hall, the impressive Renaissance mansion called "Hotel zum Ritter" and the typical student

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Trier Heidelberg

pubs and restaurants. On your stroll up the hill for a great view from the castle yard you will also see the huge wine barrel dating back to the 18th century. Early group dinner (# 2) before the concert. Evening concert in or near Heidelberg, at a church or maybe at the army base in Heidelberg. Overnight at your Heidelberg hotel. Leonoardo Hotel Heidelberg City Center Bergheimer Str. 63 69115 Heidelberg Phone: +49 6221-508 680

Friday, May 9, 2014

Breakfast at the hotel. AM

Heidelberg Regensburg (via Rothenburg)

Your first destination today is Rothenburg ob der Tauber for sightseeing and lunch (est. driving time 2 hours).
ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER is one of the Finest medieval towns in Germany. After prospering during the middle ages, the town suffered greatly during the Thirty Years' War and never recovered its former importance. As a result, the architecture has kept its 16th century appearance. At Whitsuntide each year there is a festival commemorating the noble mayor, who saved his town by drinking a three-quart jug of wine in a single swallow. This impressed the commander of the enemies so that he spared the town. Dont miss out on a walk on the old city walls or a visit to the Museum of Medieval Justice with its torture chambers.

PM

Lunch in Rothenburg (on your own). Afterwards continue to Regensburg (est. driving time 2 hrs.).
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Heidelberg Regensburg (via Rothenburg)

Late afternoon arrival; meet tour guide and do a walking tour of Regensburg (1 hour). Hotel check-in and dinner on own. Overnight at your Regensburg hotel. Mercure Hotel Regensburg Grunewaldstrasse 16 93053 Regensburg, Germany Phone: +49 941-7882-0

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Regensburg - Salzburg

Breakfast at your hotel. AM Spend the morning exploring Regensburg on your own:
REGENSBURG is one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Germany, much of the surviving architecture dates to its glory days between the 13th and 16th centuries. The municipality list no fewer than 1,300 buildings as being of historical interest. The Cathedral Dom St. Peter is held by many to be Germanys crowning Gothic example and is famous for both its 14th-century stained-glass windows and its internationally renowned boys choir, the Domspatzen (Cathedral Sparrows).

Early lunch on your own. Short, a cappella concert at St. Peters Cathedral at noon or 1 p.m. PM Leave for Salzburg (est. driving time 3 hrs.). Late afternoon arrival in Salzburg, your bus will drop you off near the old town for free time and supper (on own).

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Check in to the hotel late.

Regensburg Salzburg

Overnight at your Salzburg hotel. Hotel Drei Kreuz Vogelweiderstrae 9 5020 Salzburg Phone: +43 662 872790

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Breakfast at your hotel. AM PM

Salzburg

The CSU Pueblo Choir will perform a programme at Mass (11:30 am). 2 hour walking tour of Salzburg, see Mirabel Gardens, Catacombs, etc. with local guide.
Guided tour includes a guided visit to the Mozarthaus, W.A. Mozarts birth place. Due to its scenic countryside and splendid architecture SALZBURG is one of the most beautiful European cities. The beautiful Mirabell Gardens, St. Peter's Church, the Residence, and the 11th Century Hohensalzburg Fortress which dominates the city from its hilltop location, are points to visit. If any country can claim to be the capital of music, it is Austria many renowned composers contribute to the Salzburg Music Festival, which takes place annually in July and August.

PM

Tour the Fortress Hohensalzburg. Afternoon or evening concert in Salzburg Cathedral or other, suitable venue. Overnight at your Salzburg hotel.

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Hotel Drei Kreuz Vogelweiderstrae 9 5020 Salzburg Phone: +43 662 872790

Salzburg

Monday, May 12, 2014 Salzburg Munich (via Berchtesgaden and Dachau)
Breakfast at your hotel. AM Board bus for the short transfer to Berchtesgaden. (45 minutes). Visit the documentation center Obersalzberg (open year-round), then take the shuttle bus and elevator up the Obersalzberg to see the Kehlsteinhaus (Eagles Nest), IF open for the season, which usually starts in mid-May, depending on the weather. Lunch on your own at the Kelhsteinhaus, alternatively lunch in Berchtesgaden. PM Continue to Dachau (driving time 2.5 hrs.) and tour the concentration camp memorial site (at your own pace , with audio guides). *** The introductory film is last shown in English at 3:00 pm. Continue to Munich (45 minutes) and check in to your hotel. Overnight at your Munich hotel. Hotel H2 Olof-Palme-Strae12 81829 Mnchen Phone: + 49 89 959933425

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Breakfast at your hotel. AM

Munich / Neuschwanstein

Embark on a day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle (est. driving time 2 hrs. 15 minutes one way please be there one hour before the tour to pick up tickets and make your way uphill to the castle).
NEUSCHWANSTEIN castle was constructed by King Ludwig II in honor of Richard Wagner, the musician Ludwig admired most. The castle was meant to be a setting for Richard Wagner's opera "The Ring of the Nibelungen". Actually, Ludwig II spent only 170 days in his castle, he died in 1886 - before the constructions of the castle were finished. If it looks vaguely familiar to you: This has been the model for Disneys fairy tale castle. Lunch (on your own) in Neuschwanstein.

PM

Return to Munich. Dinner together (# 3) before the concert. Evening Concert in Munich. Overnight at your Munich hotel. Hotel H2 Olof-Palme-Strae12 81829 Mnchen Phone: + 49 89 959933425

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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Breakfast at your hotel. AM

Munich

Morning walking tour of old town Munich (1 hour) with a local guide who will take you to the Marienplatz to see the Glockenspiel (carillon); to the Viktualienmarkt famers market and to the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), followed by a driving tour touching some of the most important attractions of Munich, including the Residence, the Pinakothek museums, Nymphenburg palace, the German Museum of Science, Olympic stadium and many more. The afternoon is free for shopping and sightseeing on your own. Lunch on your own. Celebrate your trip with a farewell Dinner (# 4) that evening at a traditional, Bavarian restaurant. Overnight at your Munich hotel. Hotel H2 Olof-Palme-Strae12 81829 Mnchen Phone: + 49 89 959933425

PM

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Breakfast at your hotel. Check out of the hotel. 8:30 a.m. 9:20 a.m.

Munich (Day of departure)

Board motor coach for transfer to the Munich International Airport. The group arrives at the Munich Airport to check in for your transatlantic flight.

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12:20 p.m.

Munich (Day of departure)

Depart the Munich Airport for Chicago via United Airlines (Boeing 737-300) flight #953. Lunch is served on this flight, along with coffee, tea, water, juices and soft drinks. Additional food items can be purchased by debit or credit card. The flight is 10 hours and 10 minutes. Group arrives at Chicago OHare International Airport (Terminal 5). Everyone must gather their luggage and clear customs. The luggage will be processed for the Denver flight at the customs area. Travelers will then transfer by train to Terminal 2. The group departs Chicago for Denver via United Airlines (Boeing 737-800) flight #1177. Food items can be purchased by debit or credit card. The flight is 2 hours and 33 minutes. Everyone arrives at Denver International Airport with MEMORIES OF A LIFETIME

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10:18 p.m.

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