PENN STATE HARRISBURG ROME 2009

Penn State Harrisburg
Rome 2009
Tour # 1981
March 6 - March 14, 2009
From $ 2,400.00 (includes airfare, taxes & fuel surcharge @ $410.00)

ITINERARY

Day 1 Friday, March 6     DEPARTURE
Depart from Kennedy airport with Delta Airlines. Non stop flight # DL 148 leaves at 5:10pm. Check-in should be around 2:00pm. Transfer from Harrisburg campus to Kennedy will be provided.
N.B. Depending on the final size of the group, either a private transfer will be arranged at an additional cost or public transportation will be considered.

Day 2 Saturday, March 7     ROME
Arrive at Rome Fiumicino airport at 8:00am. Assistance and transfer to Hotel Diana. This hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Rome, close to Termini Station and the city bus terminal. Check-in at the hotel is after 2:00pm. Remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 3 Sunday, March 8     ROME
You can take public transportation or walk to the Coliseum. At 9:30am meet your English speaking local guide for a 3 hour tour of the Forum and the Coliseum. Combined tickets for the entrance to the Coliseum (ground floor and first floor) and the Roman Forum are included. Afternoon at leisure.      

Day 4 Monday, March 9     ROME
Early transfer to the Vatican. Meet your local guide in order to enter the museum as a group before 9:00am. Receive your “whisper" headset, which will allow you to follow the explanations of your guide during the 4 hour tour. This includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter’s Basilica.
N.B. Groups are confirmed by the Vatican office 30 days prior the visit and could be cancelled at any time without notice.
Afternoon at leisure. Return to hotel on your own.

Day 5 Tuesday, March 10     ROME
Walk to Piazza Barberini to meet your guide at 9:30am for a walking tour of the Old City of Rome. During this 3 hour tour you will see Piazza de Spagna, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain. An inside visit of the Patheon Church is included. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 6 Wednesday, March 11     ROME
Full day sightseeing with coach and guide services for 8 hours. During this tour you will visit the Church of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. Afterwards, drive to Ostia Antica to visit the excavations.

Day 7 Thursday, March 12     ROME
Morning sightseeing with coach and guide services for 4 hours. During this tour you will visit the churches of San Clemente, Saint Peter in Chains and Saint Mary Major. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 8 Friday, March 13     ROME
Full day at leisure.

Day 9 Saturday, March 14     RETURN
Assistance and early transfer to Rome Fiumicino airport. Delta flight # DL 149 leaves at 9:15am. Check-in should be around 6:00am. Expected arrival time at Kennedy is 2:00pm. Transfer back to Harrisburg campus.
N.B. Depending on the final size of the group, either a private transfer will be arranged at an additional cost or public transportation will be considered.

DELTA AIRLINE SCHEDULE

The exact time of these flights is subject to change and will be reconfirmed. Check-in at the airport should be 3 hours prior to departure time.

March 6   DL 148 JFK/FCO 5:10pm - 8:00am
March 14 DL 149 FCO/JFK 9:15am - 2:00pm

HOTEL ADDRESS
Hotel Diana
Via Principe Amedeo
00185 Rome, Italy 
http://www.hoteldianaroma.com/

PRICE $2,400.00

This price includes:

• Round trip flights from JFK to ROME with Delta Airlines.
• Transfers between Penn State Harrisburg campus and JFK airport (see note below in reference to this service).
• Airport and security taxes at $80.00 (subject to increase and adjustment at time of ticketing).
• "Q" tax for fuel surcharge at $330.00 as per August 2008 (subject to increase and adjustment at time of ticketing).
• Transfers, assistance, guide services and sightseeing as per itinerary.
• 7 nights accommodation in double room at Hotel Diana.
• American breakfast daily.
• Supervision of Penn State Faculty .
• Compulsory Penn State Health Insurance.

This price does not include:

• Single room supplement + $ 470.00.
• Triple room discount - $20.00.
• Cost of personal items such as phone, drinks, laundry, etc.
• Meals other than specified.
• Optional travel insurance.
• Passport & visa fee.
  Everyone needs a passport valid until September 14, 2009. If you are not an American citizen a visa may be required. A green card is compulsory.

TRANSFERS CAMPUS / AIRPORT / CAMPUS

Transfers between Penn State Harrisburg campus and international airports such as Newark, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington Reagan, Washington Dulles and Kennedy are usually included in all of our trips. However, as group size is unpredictable, the price of these transfers varies considerably according to the size of the group.

If a minimum of 25 paying passengers are registered for the trip, a coach will be provided and transfer costs are included in the trip price.
If less than 25 paying passengers are registered for the trip, either a supplement will apply for private transportation (maximum $50.00 each way) or public transportation will be considered.

REGISTRATION

Course Registration

Course registration is separate. Upon receipt of your deposit, Celestial Voyagers will send you a receipt that you must present to register for the course.

Trip Registration

All participants planning to share a room must inform Celestial Voyagers when they register for the trip. Failure to do so may oblige Celestial Voyagers to assign you different roommates.

Registration online
http://www.celestialvoyagers.com/html/reservations.htm
Register online, then mail your deposit immediately with copy of your passport, if available, and the optional travel insurance to:
Celestial Voyagers
79 Watermill Lane
Great Neck, NY 11021

In the comments please give the following information: Roommate(s) name(s),type of room (single, twin or triple).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

At Celestial Voyagers, our terms are based on contracts with airlines, hotels and other suppliers. The terms and stipulations mentioned below are bound by these contracts and will be strictly enforced.

Deposit $500.00
$150.00 of which is a non-refundable processing fee.
The sooner you send your deposit, the better - if possible, prior to December 5.
After December 5, if group air space is sold out, a supplement may apply due to higher airfare.

All payments by check to be made out to Celestial Voyagers escrow account.
Your deposit will secure your reservation with the airline, the hotel and other suppliers.
It must be sent with a copy of your passport as soon as your registration has been made online. Do not forget the optional travel insurance premium if you choose to purchase it.

Balance due no later than January 16, 2009

Credit card payments:
We accept Visa and Mastercard. Since merchant fees are not included in the price, should you wish to pay by credit card, a 3.5% supplement applies to the amount paid.

Cancellation:
All cancellations must be sent in writing. In case of cancellation the following penalties will apply:

• $150.00 processing fee if written cancellation is received prior to December 4, 2008.
• $150.00 additional (total $300.00) if written cancellation is received between December 5, 2008 and January 4 2009.
• Penalty of 50% of the cost of the trip if written cancellation is received between January 5 and February 1, 2009.
• Penalty of 100% of the cost of the trip if written cancellation is received on or after February 2, 2009 and in case of no-show.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

DELIVERY OF AIRLINE TICKETS & TRAVEL DOCUMENTS.Travel documents will be sent to Penn State College and delivered by your professor.If your documents have to be sent individually, you must submit your request with your address in writing.
A $20.00 mailing fee will apply.

CONTACTS

All travel arrangements are made by Celestial Voyagers, Inc.

 Celestial Voyagers: 
                             79 Watermill Lane
                             Great Neck, NY 11021
                             Francoise, Leigh or Susy
                             Phone: 516 829 1525 or toll-free 800 651 6262
                             Fax: 516 829 0703
                             Email : susy@celestialvoyagers.com

Faculty Contacts:
                             Mary Louise Abram
                             Director of International Programs
                             Penn State Harrisburg
                             777 West Harrisburg Pike
                             mla9@psu.edu                                                                                                     717-948-6316                         

                             Dr. Greg Crawford
                             Director of Penn State Harrisburg Library
                             717-948-6044

                             Dr. Barbara Sims
                             Director of the Honors Program
                             bas4@psu.edu                                                                                                  717-948-6044      

                             Glen McGuigan
                             Reference Librarian (Instructor)
                              gxm22@psu.edu                                                                                                   717-948-6078

 

Family and/or friends of Penn State students, faculty and employees are welcome on our trips.