Nice 2009
Students of Assumption College in Boston return to Cannes every other year to explore the French Riviera with Dr Anthony Zielonka.
Other professors select us as their preferred partner for their Mayan Studies programs on the Yucatan Peninsular in Mexico.
Assumption College Nice 2009
Tour # 4013
March 2 - 15, 2009
$2,000.00 (includes airfare, taxes and fuel surcharge at $470.00)
Mexico 2008
TOUR# 1939 Assumption College
March 1 - March 8, 2008
From $ 1660.00
ITINERARY
Day 1 March 01 - CANCUN
Arrive in Cancun, meet at airport and transfer to hotel Valladolid. Overnight at hotel Meson del Marques in Valladolid.
Day 2 March 02 - MERIDA
Breakfast at hotel - Drive to Mérida for a City tour in Mérida, a centre of culture in the Yucatan region even before the Conquistadors arrived.
Today it is a prosperous city of narrow streets, colonial buildings and shady parks. The Plaza Grande, as Main Square is called, has been the city centre since Mayan times. It is flanked by Mexico's oldest cathedral, and by the harmonious colonial edifices housing City Hall and Government Palace. The Paseo de Montejo was an attempt by the 19th c. city planners to create a wide boulevard similar to Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City, which in turn was planned as a replica of the Champs Elysées in Paris. Some of the fine mansions inspired in European architecture built by wealthy families at the end of that century may still be seen alongside the paseo. Visit to the Archaeological museum. Drive to Celestun to watch the Flamingos. Back to Mérida for overnight at hotel Residencial.
Day 3 March 03 - UXMAL- KABAH-(OPTIONAL TOUR)
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Archaeological zone of UXMAL the Dwarf's Pyramid, the Governor's Palace and the magnificent Nunnery Quadrangle, with its perfect geometrical, allegorical bas-reliefs, are considered among world's most beautiful buildings, alongside with such other famous architectural pieces de résistance as the Athens' Parthenon and the Taj-Mahal.. Continue to Kabah to visit the Archaeological Zone. Back to Mérida for overnight.
Day 4 March 04.- CHICHEN- ITZA
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Chichen to visit of the Archaeological zone of Chichen- Itza that includes the classical Maya, as well as the Maya-Toltec sectors, with such famous landmarks as the Observatory, the Ball Game Court, Kukulcán Pyramid, and also the Hall of One Thousand Columns. The sacred site was one of the greatest Mayan centers of the Yucatan peninsula. The Maya and Toltec vision of the world and the universe is revealed in their stone monuments and artistic works. Overnight at hotel Chichen.
Day 5 March 05.- COBA- TULUM- CANCUN-
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Coba which was one of the biggest cities for Mayas Culture and it is formed by 5 groups of big buildings Cobá, Nohoch Mul, Chumuc Mul, Macanxoc and Uxul-benuc. Drive to the Archaeological Zone of Tulum, the only well preserved Mayan site on the seashore, built on top of a cliff overlooking the immensity of the blue Caribbean Sea. The site is remarkable in many aspects, being one of the few pre-Hispanic cities on Mexican territory that is fully surrounded by a protective wall. We visit its main pyramid, El Castillo, as well as the intriguing Temple of the Descending God. Continuation to Cancun for overnight at hotel Flamingo.
Day 6 March 06.- CANCUN- XEL-HA- (OPTIONAL TOUR)
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Sian Kaan and Xel-ha considered the world«s most spectacular aquarium. You are invited to embark on an aquatic adventure. Explorecreeks, lagoons natural wells and ancient caves fed by subterranean rivers flowing to Mexico's beautiful Caribbean Sea. Back to the hotel for overnight.
Day 7 March 07 CANCUN.
Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 ar 08.- CANCUN-
Breakfast at hotel. Departure transfer to the airport.
THE PRICE of $1660.00 INCLUDES:
- Round trip air from Boston to Cancun with DELTA AIRLINES
- Airport taxes for a total approximately $160.00, subject to adjustment at time of ticketing
- 7 nights accommodation with double occupancy at the following hotels:
Valladolid : Hotel Meson del Marques 1 night
Merida: Hotel Residencial 2 nights
Chichen Itza: Hotel Chichen 1 night
Cancun: Hotel Club Verano Beat
- Breakfast daily
- Deluxe motor coach for transfers and long distance transportation.
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fees to monuments on guided tours.
- Baggage handling: 1 case per passenger at hotels
THE PRICE of 1660.00 DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Single room supplement + $ 435.00
- Full day optional excursion to Uxmal - Kabah + $89.00
- Full day optional excursion to Xel-Ha + $79.00
- Cost of personal items such as phone, drinks, laundry, etc.
- Meals other than specified
- Gratuities to drivers, guides, and escort.
- Optional travel insurance.
- Air supplements in case of deviations from the group
- 3.5% merchant account bank fee on all amounts paid by credit cards
(Visa, Master Card or American Express)
- Passport & visa fee
DELTA AIRLINE SCHEDULE
DL 0654 MARCH 1 BOSTON / ATLANTA 12:00N 2:42PM
DL 0321 MARCH 1 ATLANTA / CANCUN 5:20PM 6:50PM
DL 0318 MARCH 8 CANCUN / ATLANTA 12:50PM 4:34PM
DL 1088 MARCH 8 ATLANTA / BOSTON 6:45PM 9:27PM
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
RESERVATION ON LINE:
http://celestialvoyagers.com/html/reservations.htm
DESTINATION : MEXICO
TOUR #: 1939
TOUR NAME: ASSUMPTION COLLEGE MEXICO
In the comments box, please advise:
- the name of your roommate or if you want a roommate to be allocated
- the optional tours you wish to book
PAYMENTS:
A deposit of $500.00 is due to reserve your space on this trip with a copy of your
passport (if available) and should be received before November 16.
Balance payment is due no later than December 14.
If you send your reservation after November 16, full payment should sent.
Make your check to Celestial Voyagers' escrow account.
Since the Merchant Account service charges have not been included in the price of the trip if you wish to pay by VISA or Master Card or American Express a 3.5% bank fee will apply
on the amount paid with these credit cards.
CANCELLATIONS:
In case of cancellation penalties will apply. All cancellations must be advised in writing.
- $150.00 processing fees are non refundable
- An additional penalty of $ 200.00 (total $ 350.00) will apply if written cancellation is received between November 16 and December 14, 2007.
- Penalty of 50% of the cost of the trip if written cancellation is received between Dec. 15, 2007 and January 16, 2008
- Penalty of 100% of the cost of the trip if written cancellation is received after January 17, 2008, and in case of no-show.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We strongly recommend that you avail yourself with travel insurance as a protection against these penalties. Please, check with Celestial Voyagers for travel insurance plans and premiums. Premiums vary with the age of the insured person.
The cancellation penalties must strictly apply. In case of cancellation for medical reasons penalties you will be covered under "ACCESS AMERICA" travel insurance. Pre-existing conditions are covered only if insurance has been submitted with your deposit. Check with Celestial Voyagers for coverage and premiums.
CONTACTS
Arlene Guerrero-Watanabe
Assumption College
508-767-7092
aguerrer@assumption.edu
Celestial Voyagers
79 Watemill Lane
Great Neck, NY 11021
Phone: 800 651 6262
516 529 1525
Fax: 516 829 0703
Email: sales@celestialvoyagers.com