Montana State University Concert Choir American Celebration of Music In Italy Produced by Music Celebrations
MCI is a full-service concert and festival organizing company John Wiscombe founded MCI in As a youth, he spent several years as a tour manager throughout Europe. He has now been in the music travel business for over 45 years. Our Staff is composed of a unique blend of musicians and travel industry professionals We are musicians serving musicians MCI staff has a combined 200+ years experience in designing and operating concert tours About Music Celebrations MCI Concert Tours with Integrity
Airline Transportation (base fare) U.S. Government airline taxes, fees, and estimated fuel surcharge up to $600 Transportation within Europe by modern deluxe motorcoach Concert Arrangements Accommodations in excellent 3 and 4 star hotels based on double occupancy, all rooms with private facilities Meals include daily breakfast and dinners Guided Excursions guided by professional guides Entrance fees to major attractions Full-time, multi-lingual Tour Manager with the group the entire tour Pre-departure travel notes Printed tour itineraries Tips to hotel personnel (including meals) Flight bags, luggage tags, souvenir photo video and t-shirt Insurance Concert Tour Inclusions MCI Concert Tours with Integrity
$2,000,000 MCI Tour Liability Coverage Individual Insurance Coverage Including: $10,000 Travel Accident $1,000 Medical Expense (accident of illness) $300 Baggage Coverage $600 Trip Cancelation/Interruption delay MCI Concert Tours with Integrity Insurance Coverage
Transportation to and from the departure airport Tips to Tour Manager(s), city guides and motorcoach driver(s) Difference between current and actual costs for the airline taxes and the estimated fuel surcharge, if applicable Concert programs Instrument or equipment rental and cartage if needed Drinks at dinners Airline luggage fees, if applicable Travel visa for non-U.S. passport holders MCI Concert Tours with Integrity Concert Tour Exclusions
Because successful performances are of the greatest importance to us, your group will perform in venues of the highest musical and historical quality To ensure your success in and enjoyment of this celebration, we work with co-sponsoring cities in providing venue coordination and special acknowledgement of your group We have experienced concert managers (living in Europe) who work with the local municipalities and musical arts associations in the promotion of the concerts MCI Concert Tours with Integrity Making Your Concerts a Success
First and foremost, the magnificent concerts we can provide (as shown on the previous slide) An experienced, proven, full-time, multi- lingual Tour Manager who is with the group 24/7 (for those who have travelled before you know what a difference a quality Tour Manager can make to the outcome of your tour). Our Tour Managers are the best Guided excursions, guided by licensed, professional guides. Guides are selected based upon experience, referral, knowledge and ability to deal with people The many entrances to sites that are included. At MCI we feel it is necessary to include these entrances to ensure the cultural and historical aspects of the Tour MCI Concert Tours with Integrity What Sets MCI Apart
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Flight to Milan, Italy Overnight in the Air
Day 2 – Verona Sightseeing Highlights: See the Arena and Juliet’s House Overnight in Venice
Day 3 – Venice Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Doge’s Palace
Day 3 – Venice Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to St. Mark’s Basilica, Mass Overnight in Venice
S. Maria dei Miracoli (possible venue)
Day 4 – Bologna Sightseeing Highlights: Panoramic tour Overnight in Assisi
Day 5 – Assisi Sightseeing Highlights: St. Francis Basilica, Mass Overnight in Montecatini
St. Francis Basilica (possible venue)
Day 6 – Florence Sightseeing Highlights: See Ponte Vecchio
Day 6 – Florence Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to the Academia
Day 6 – Florence Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to the Duomo, Concert Overnight in Montecatini
Santa Maria de Ricci (possible venue)
Day 7 – Cinque Terre Sightseeing Highlights: Riomaggiore
Day 7 – Cinque Terre Sightseeing Highlights: Vernazza
Day 7 – Cinque Terre Sightseeing Highlights: Monterosso, Concert Overnight in Levanto
Sant’ Andrea (possible venue)
Day 8 – Milan Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to La Scala
Day 8 – Milan Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to the Duomo Overnight in Milan
Day 9 – Depart for home
Music Celebrations International looks forward to providing the Montana State University Concert Choir with a truly memorable musical and cultural experience of a lifetime!