The Davidson Chorale and Orchestra Spain Concert Tour March 31-April 7, 2018 www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com
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www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com Saturday March 31, 2018 Departure from Atlanta with AA 763 at 12.36pm Arrive in Miami at 2.34pm and connect with AA #112 departing at 6.05pm Dinner & snacks on board Flight approximately 9-hours from Miami www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com
www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com Sunday, April 1, 2018 Arrival in Barcelona at 9.10 am Spain time (6-hrs ahead of GA time) and meet your Tour Guides Flavio and Isabella. Orientation tour of Barcelona City highlights and lunch on own. Late afternoon check in to your hotel the NH Sants Barcelona. Dinner at the hotel and overnight www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com
www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com Monday April 2, 2018 Buffet Breakfast at hotel Half day sightseeing that includes La Sagrada Familia and the Gothic quarter Choir will have impromptu recital in the Crypt of La Sagrada Free afternoon to explore on your own! Dinner at local restaurant Evening concert at Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com
www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com Tuesday April 3, 2018 Buffet Breakfast at your hotel Transfer to Valencia via a stop in Peniscola (known as the prettiest town in Spain and known for film location of Game of Thrones). Also beautiful beaches Continue to Valencia this afternoon Check into your hotel NH Valencia Las Artes Dinner at a local restaurant www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com
www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com Wednesday April 4, 2018 Buffet Breakfast at your hotel Morning sightseeing with a local guide including a visit to the Cathedral and La Lonja (silk exchange and UNESCO world heritage site). Afternoon free to enjoy Valencia on your own Rehearsal at concert venue Dinner at a local restaurant Evening concert at Iglesia San Juan Del Hospital www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com
www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com Thursday April 5, 2018 Buffet breakfast at your hotel Transfer to Toledo for sightseeing Visit Toledo Cathedral and St. Tome Choir will sing for 5.30pm Mass Continue to Madrid and check into your hotel Rafael Hoteles Atocha Dinner at your hotel www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com
www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com Friday April 6, 2018 Buffet Breakfast at hotel Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Madrid including a visit to the Prado Museum Free time in the afternoon to enjoy Madrid on your own Rehearsals followed by dinner Evening concert at Igelsia de las Calatravas Overnight in Madrid www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com
www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com Saturday April 7, 2018 Buffet breakfast at the hotel Early transfer the airport for return flight home Depart on AA 37 at 11.10am, arrive in Dallas at 2.55pm and connect at 4.44pm on AA 2408 to Atlanta Arrive in Atlanta ay 7.55pm www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com
Typical weather in Spain in April The average maximum temperature in Spain in April is 63°F/17°C and the average minimum temperature is 46°F/8°C. You should be prepared for both warm/sunny days but also cooler weather with occasional rain. The Spanish have an expression: "hasta el cuarenta de mayo no te quites el sayo" (until the 40th May - i.e. June 10 - don't take off your coat). This is especially the case in Madrid Do respect religion. The church is still an integral part of Spanish life. If visiting Cathedral’s men should wear long trousers and women should have a shawl or a full top covering their shoulders. www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com
Currency and money tips Currency in the Spain is the Euro. The exchange rate is around 1 Euro = $1.23 Best ways to exchange money is using an ATM to withdraw funds. Set a travel alert with your bank prior to traveling Credit cards are accepted using the chip and pin system AMEX is not very widely accepted. Visa and Master card are best www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com
www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com Wi-Fi and Phones Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the hotels Be careful with your phone and turn off cellular data to restrict all data to WiFi including email and web browsing OR call your carrier ahead of time and purchase an international plan while you are traveling Barcelona and Madrid WiFi are one of the biggest WiFi systems of the free web in the Europe. The hotspots or the routers are situated all through the city in galleries, public libraries, monuments structures, markets. www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com
www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com Packing Tips Plan to check one suitcase (see size and weight restrictions on https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/baggage/checked-baggage- policy.jsp ) and have a carry-on bag that you’ll take on the plane with you and also is small enough that you can take it on the touring bus (small backpack is recommended) Pack any medication needed in your carry on luggage! Pack at least one pair of comfortable, waterproof walking shoes, a light rain jacket and plan to dress in layers Refer to packing suggestions included with final packet www.perform-international.com | www.perform-america.com
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