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Pomeranian Heritage Tour
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May 25 – June 6, 2015
$3,085 Per Person, Double Occupancy from the Hartford Area
BOOK BY JANUARY 15th AND SAVE $100 PER PERSON
ON THE TOUR PRICE! YOU PAY ONLY $2,985!
All reservations must be received by February 20th.
Reservations received after this date will be on
a space available basis.
This is an exclusive travel program offered by Pommerscher Verein Freistadt and InterTrav
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Day by Day Itinerary
Monday, May 25 – HARTFORD AREA/EN ROUTE
Today we leave the Hartford area and drive to Chicago’s O’Hare
International Airport where we board the scheduled flight of
Lufthansa German Airlines en route to Berlin, Germany. Dinner
and breakfast will be served during our flight according to
airline schedules. (I)
Tuesday, May 26 – BERLIN/SCHWERIN
On our arrival in Berlin, we’ll be met by our Tour Escort, Lyne
Ranalter, who will be with us throughout the tour. From Berlin,
we drive to Schwerin, the state capital of western Pomerania.
After we’ve checked into our hotel, the remainder of the day is
for rest after our overnight journey. (I,D)
Wednesday, May 27 – SCHWERIN/ROSTOCK
This morning we’ll take a sightseeing drive of the city seeing
the Old Town, the lovely Rathausplatz, the fairytale castle, and
the cathedral. At the end of our tour, we’ll visit the State
Museum.
town of Cammin with its lovely town hall and market square.
Cammin was considered the city from which Christianity spread
throughout Pomerania and in the 12th Century was the seat of
the Pomeranian Diocese. Our journey continues and our next
stop is the tourist center of Hoff, famous for its ancient church
which has been reduced over the ages to a lone south wall.
Leaving from Hoff, we travel to Kolobrzeg where we’ll spend
the next two nights. (B,D)
Monday, June 1 – KOLOBRZEG (Kolberg)
This morning we enjoy sightseeing of the lovely Baltic Sea
resort of Kolobrzeg with its 10 mile beach, a popular summer
resort and spa for Europeans. After our tour, we’ll enjoy an
excursion by boat on the Baltic Sea. The afternoon is free for
you to rest and prepare for the second half of our tour. (B)
In the afternoon, we’ll travel to Wismar, where we’ll make a
short stop to see the lovely Wismar Marktplatz and the
Georgenkirche, badly damaged in World War II and now rebuilt
to its former glory. We’ll drive to the Baltic coast and the port
city of Rostock for overnight. (B,D)
Tuesday, June 2 – KOLOBRZEG/DANZIG (Gdansk)
Leaving Kolbrzeg (Kolberg) we’ll travel along the Pomeranian
landscape to Koslin (Koszalin), Stolp (Slupsk), and Butow
(Bytow) to Gdansk (Danzig) for sightseeing of the city. Badly
damaged in World War II, the city has risen from ashes to its old
glory. Here we will see the beautiful old Market Square with the
Town Hall and St. Mary’s Church and the many magnificent
houses in the heart of the old city. (B,D)
Friday, May 29 – STRALSUND (Griefswald)
This morning we drive to the nearby picturesque town of
Greifswald with its three church towers nicknamed “Fat Mary”,
“Little Jakob” and “Long Michael”. On our tour we will see the
fascinating Old Town, its architectural mix resulting from 40
years of East German rule. Following our sightseeing, we visit
the Pomeranian Archives. After our visit and time for lunch
we will have a special guided tour of the Pommersche
Landesmuseum. We return to Stralsund in the early evening.
(B,D)
Thursday, June 4 – SZCZECIN (Stettin)
This morning we’ll visit the old Pomeranian capital. With its
wheat trade and fishing industry, this city became a member of
the Hanseatic League in the 14th century. We will see the
restored old Town Hall in Neumarkt, the remains of the
Baubrucke, in former times the last bridge across the Oder River,
before it enters the sea. We will see the former Berlin Gate, now
the Harbor Gate, and also King’s Gate, the only baroque city
gate of Northern Germany. Next we’ll see the rebuilt
drawbridge, formerly known as Hansabrucke. The afternoon is
at leisure to explore your family genealogy, for independent
sightseeing and shopping, or perhaps to visit other villages. (B)
Thursday, May 28 – ROSTOCK/STRALSUND
This morning we’ll explore Germany’s most important port.
We’ll start at the Neuer Markt (New Market) and see the Rathaus
and the lovely Marienkirche with its 13th century astronomical
clock. Leaving Rostock, we travel to Stralsund. On our
way, we’ll make a special visit to the Open Air Museum
at Klockenhagen. You’ll have time to explore the 20 historic
buildings and step back into time to see how our ancestors lived
before continuing our journey to Stralsund. (B,D)
Saturday, May 30 – STRALSUND (Rugen Island)
Today we’ll embark on an excursion to the Island of Rugen, the
largest of Germany’s islands. Beautiful and diverse with steep
cliffs next to sandy beaches and a hilly hinterland with peat bogs.
At Gohren, we’ll visit the Folklore Museum that features
costumes worn by Pomeranians in past centuries. After our visit,
we’ll return to the mainland. (B)
Sunday, May 31 – STRALSUND/KOLOBRZEG (Kolberg)
Leaving Stralsund we follow the Baltic coast to the historical
Wednesday, June 3 – DANZIG (Gdansk)/
MALBORK/SZCZECIN (Stettin)
From Danzig (Gdansk) we drive to Malbork where we visit the
mighty Marieburg Fortress, once the stronghold of the Teutonic
Knights. Leaving Malbork, we make the leisurely drive to the
Pomeranian capital of Szczecin (Stettin). (B,D)
Friday, June 5 – SZCZECIN (Stettin)/BERLIN
This morning we make the short drive into the capital city
of Berlin. Our sightseeing tour will take us to bustling
Kufuerstendamm, the heart of West Berlin, where we’ll see the
Castle of Charlottenburg, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church,
and then across what used to be the former Wall to Brandenburg
Gate, along Unter den Linden, the heart of East Berlin, to see
the monumental buildings of the 18th century. You have free
time in Berlin or if you choose to, there is the opportunity to visit
the Museum at Check Point Charlie.
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In the evening, our farewell dinner will feature German
specialties, wine and beer at the traditional Alter Fritz
restaurant. (B,D)
Saturday, June 6 – BERLIN/CHICAGO/HARTFORD
This morning we travel to Berlin Airport to begin our return
journey home. Our Escort will help us with check-in
formalities for our flight to Chicago. Meals will be served
during our flight according to airline schedules. After clearing
Immigration and Customs formalities we’ll board our waiting
motor coach for the return drive to the Hartford Area. (B,I)
* * * Welcome Home * * *
Meal Code: I – In-flight, B – Breakfast, D – Dinner
The tour offers opportunities for travelers to explore their
family genealogy. We will provide assistance in making
special arrangements for private visits. Information
concerning any visits must be submitted, in writing, no later
than March 1, 2015.
Please detach and mail to:
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THE TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
• Round trip motor coach transportation from the Hartford area
to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
• Economy class air transportation by scheduled flights of
Lufthansa German Airlines.
• Meals and light beverages served during our flights according
to airline schedules.
• Transportation by deluxe private motor coach with
accompanying English-speaking Tour Escort.
• Accommodations at first class hotels with private bath or
shower.
• European-style buffet breakfast each morning and eight
evening dinners as detailed in the tour itinerary.
• Sightseeing as detailed in the tour itinerary including
applicable entrance fees.
• Luggage handling and porterage charges for one suitcase
per person at hotels.
• Taxes for included ground services.
THE VACATION PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Items of a personal nature such as passport fees; laundry and
cleaning; telephone calls; optional tours and excursions; tips to
the Tour Escort, motor coach driver and local Tour Guide(s); luggage handling at airports; personal and baggage insurance; meals
other than those stated above; drinks with meals other than breakfast; and airport departure taxes; Customs service charges,
airline security fees and fuel surcharges @ $345 per person
(subject to change).
RESERVATION APPLICATION
InterTrav Corporation
203 State Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
Toll-Free: 800-624-8338
Please reserve ______ places for me/us on the Pomeranian Heritage Tour. Enclosed is my/our check in the amount of
$____________________ ($250 deposit per person), plus ($190 per person) to purchase the optional Travel Insurance
Program. Payment for this insurance program can only be made at the time of sign-up for the tour.
Please make checks payable to: INTERTRAV CORPORATION
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TOUR CONDITIONS
TOUR DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT: Payment is accepted by personal or bank checks. Credit card payments can be made for a
service fee of $110 per transaction. YOU WILL BE INVOICED FOR THE BALANCE OF PAYMENT DUE ON OR BEFORE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015.
ARRANGEMENTS: The tour price is based on a minimum participation of 30 persons and includes planning, handling and
operational charges and is quoted on the current rate of exchange, tariff rates and airfares in effect as of October 7, 2014. In the event
of a marked increase or decrease in foreign currency or in tariff rates, the cost is subject to revision.
TOUR PRICING: This is a package tour in which land tour costs and special group airfares have been combined in the most
advantageous way. Should you wish to take the land tour only or deviate from the package tour by changing your departure and/or
return dates of travel, this will eliminate the advantages of the package tour price and special group airfares. There will be a service charge
of $100 per person for altering the airline itinerary, plus any additional charges assessed by the airlines.
TRIP CANCELLATION, BAGGAGE AND MEDICAL INSURANCE: You have been given the option of purchasing trip
cancellation, baggage and medical insurance at the time you sign-up for the tour. The insurance includes: Trip Cancellation Insurance
up to the full price of the tour cost; Trip Interruption up to 150% of the tour cost; Travel Delay - $750; Baggage - $1,500; Baggage Delay
- $400; Emergency Accident/Sickness Medical Expense: $50,000; Emergency Medical Transportation - $250,000; Accidental Death
and Dismemberment - $25,000. The insurance premium is non-refundable (after the 10 day free-look period) and is based on a
minimum participation of 10 travelers. For a complete description of coverage and to see all the covered reasons for cancellation,
please visit our website, www.grouptripsandtravel.com under the FAQ section.
CANCELLATION: If after making your initial deposit you find it necessary to cancel from the tour for any reason, there will be a
charge of $100 per person up to 90 days prior to departure. For cancellation between 89 and 60 days prior to departure, there will be
a cancellation charge of $350 per person. For cancellation within 59 days of departure, in addition to the $350 per person charge, there
may be additional cancellation charges from the airline, hotel(s) or ground service companies up to the full value of your tour cost.
IMPORTANT: Cancellations will not be accepted by telephone and must be sent in writing to: InterTrav Corporation, 203 State
Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174, faxed to: 630/584-1573, or emailed to: [email protected].
PASSPORTS AND VISAS: Your tour requires a valid passport. If you do not already have your passport, or it will expire before the
return date of the tour, we suggest you apply for it immediately. No visas are required for your tour. However, if you are a citizen of a
country other than the United States, you must advise us in writing with your Reservation Application, as other travel documents may
be required.
AIRLINE TICKETING: For ticketing purposes legal first, middle, and last names are required (identical to your passport). Once
airline tickets have been issued and if a ticket requires a name change because of incorrect information supplied to our office, the client
is responsible for any applicable airline charges.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING PRICING: The tour price as quoted is based on tariffs in effect for estimated 2015 prices as of
October 7, 2014. Tour prices do increase every year, and it is therefore possible that increases could occur after the printing of this
brochure in advance of your tour’s departure. InterTrav Corporation will do everything possible to avoid an increase in the tour cost.
However, should increases occur in airfares, hotel prices, and/or coach transportation costs, they will be added to the tour cost and
passengers will be notified accordingly. Should an increase in price occur, notifications will be sent to tour members in writing no later
than 15 days prior to departure.
RESPONSIBILITY
POMMERSCHER VEREIN FREISTADT AND/OR INTERTRAV CORPORATION, 203 State Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174
and/or any travel agency and/or supplier of services pursuant to or in connection with this itinerary shall not be responsible or become
liable for any delay incurred by any person in connection with any means of transportation; nor for any loss, damage or injury to
person or property by reason of any event beyond the control of any agency or supplier, or occurring without the fault or negligence of
such agency or supplier. The right is reserved to substitute the airline to be used; the type of aircraft; and to alter the dates of the tour;
the tour routing; or to cancel the trip if a minimum number of bookings is not reached for either the air or land portion of this itinerary.
The right is also reserved to substitute hotels for other hotels in available categories. Further, the right is reserved to decline to accept
or to retain at any time any person as a participant on any tour or to cancel any tour. No refund will be made for voluntary absence from
the tour unless arrangements are made at the time of booking. The schedules contained herein are subject to change without notice. All
rates are based on current Tariff and Exchange rates in effect at the time of the printing of this itinerary and are subject to
adjustment without prior notification in the event of changes therein or in changes in the number of participants on which the rates are
based. The carriers concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board
their plane or conveyance. The passage contract in use by carrier concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the
carrier and the purchaser of this tour.