OVERVIEW

Learn about the politics, economy, society, art and educational system in Germany as you join Professor Adelheid Deren and Penn State York Students and visit Nuremberg, Eisenach, Weimar and Berlin.

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

ITINERARY

AIR SCHEDULE

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

HOTEL ADDRESS

Youth Hostel Jugendherberg Nuremberg
Burg 2
90403 Nurnberg
Tel: 011 49 911 23 09 3612
Fax: 011 49 911 23 09 3611
Manager: Herr Klaus Mannel
jhnuernberg@djh-bayern.de
http://www.nuernberg.jugendherberge.de

Youth Hostel Artur Becker
Marienthal 24
99817 Eisenach
Phone: 011 49 36 43 23 40

Hotel Agon Alexanderplatz
Mollstrasse 4
D-10178 Berlin
Phone: 011 49 30 275 7270

PRICE

$1,950.00

9 nights accommodation in twin room at youth hostels and hotels listed above.

This price includes:

• Round trip flights from Philadelphia to Nuremberg and return from Berlin with Air France
• Airport security taxes and 'Q' tax (fuel surcharge) at $ 306.00
  (subject to adjustment at time of ticketing)
• 9 nights accommodation in twin room at youth hotel and hotels listed above
• Breakfast daily
• All transportation and admission charges
• Assistance of Ms Deren during your stay

This price does not include:

• Single room supplement.
• 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 November 28, 2009. If you are not an American citizen, a visa may be required. Please check and arrange this well ahead of the tour departure date.

A green card is compulsory for returning to the US.

COURSE REGISTRATION

A Penn State 3-credit independent study course, i.e. not requiring regular attendance at York campus, is offered. The course is listed with the PSU International Studies trips as German 200. Approved full time students at all Penn State campuses are eligible to take the course at no additional cost.

To establish eligibility at any Penn State campus, the student should obtain his/her adviser's permission to register then receive the confirmation of approval from the York DAA and from the teacher of the course. The courses may also be taken by non-Penn State students for transfer-credit or by Penn State students, who are not enrolled in a full time status. But in those cases the applicable tuition fee will apply.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

GER 200 (GH:IL) Contemporary German Culture (3) Germany since WWI, its politics economics, society, arts, and educational system in the international context; conducted in English.

Contemporary German Culture (3)
General Education: GH
Diversity: IL
Bachelor of Arts: Humanities

REGISTRATION

Registration online: (click here)
Register online, then mail your deposit immediately with copy of your passport, if available, along with the optional travel insurance amount to:

Celestial Voyagers
79 Watermill Lane
Great Neck, NY 11021

Registration by mail:
All registrations for this trip should be submitted online

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Deposit $500.00 is due immediately ($150.00 of which is non refundable)

Balance due no later than March 18, 2009

All check payments to be made out to Celestial Voyagers escrow account. Your deposit secures your reservation with the airline, the hotel and other suppliers.

Credit card payments:
We accept Visa and Master Card.

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

• $150.00 processing fee will apply upon receipt of the written cancellation notice.
• Penalty of 50% of the cost of the trip if written cancellation is received between March 19 and April 15, 2009.
• Penalty of 100% of the cost of the trip if written cancellation is received after April 15, 2009 or for no show

PAYMENTS

For further information and queries regarding payment, please contact Celestial Voyagers - see CONTACTS below.
 

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We strongly recommend that you avail yourself of travel insurance as protection against penalties as well as baggage damage and travel delays. Without insurance, if you cancel your trip within a few days of the departure date, the total value of the trip will not be refunded. Pre-existing medical conditions are covered only if the insurance registration has been submitted within 14 days of sending your deposit.

Please check with Celestial Voyagers for insurance plans and premiums, or refer to our insurance page for additional information. Premiums are subject to change without notice.

To purchase your travel insurance from Access America:

Classic and Limited Classic Plan

Basic Plan

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 administration, handling and mailing fee will apply.

CONTACTS

Penn State University York
Professor Adelheid Deren
Email: akd15@psu.edu

All travel arrangements are made by:
Celestial Voyagers, Inc.
Francoise, Leigh or Susy
79 Watermill Lane
Great Neck, NY 11021

Email: susy@celestialvoyagers.com
Phone: 516 829 1525
Fax: 516 829 0703