This is a great (and rare) opportunity to see one of the world's top companies, Paris Opera Ballet, performing jewels of the French repertoire in a fabulous city without the cost, time commitment, or jet lag of a trip to Europe. Please note the signup deadline is September 29th. We currently have the few remaining excellent orchestra seats on hold, but tickets are already on sale to the general public and going fast even this early, so this trip has to be booked now.
CWT Victor Travel
101 - 8800 Dufferin Street, Concord, ON L4K 0C5
TICO registration #1892647
Tours en l'air
Ballet Holidays
escorted by
Canada's Word Lady, Katherine Barber
Paris Opera Ballet in Chicago
28 June – 1 July 2012
4 days, 3 nights, 2 ballet performances
REGISTRATION AND DEPOSIT DUE DATE: 29 September 2011
Seize this opportunity to see the world's oldest ballet company as it performs masterpieces of the French repertoire on a rare tour to North America. The Paris Opera Ballet is still considered one of the world's top ballet companies; this program lets you thrill to the virtuosity of their impeccable classical technique in ballets rarely if ever seen in North America, and be transported by the beauty of the quintessential Romantic ballet.
Thursday 28 June
Arrive Chicago; check in to the brand new Radisson Blu, located across from the Harris Theatre. Evening: 3-course welcome dinner & performance of Giselle.
Friday 29 June
Daytime: private guided tour of the Chicago Art Institute, followed by afternoon tea.
Evening: performance of Serge Lifar's display piece for classical virtuosity, Suite en Blanc, Roland Petit's tragic L'Arlésienne to Bizet's stirring music, and Béjart's Bolero to Ravel's driving score.
Saturday 30 June
Morning at leisure. Suggested activities: take a beginner or more advanced ballet class at the Joffrey Ballet Academy; shop along the Magnificent Mile. Afternoon: guided tour by boat focusing on Chicago's stunning architecture. Rest of day at leisure.
Sunday 1 July
Check out of hotel. For the recreational ballet student: possibility to take a morning class given by Joffrey Ballet Principal Dancer Fabrice Calmels (optional, subject to availability and class fee). Depart Chicago.
REGISTRATION AND DEPOSIT DUE DATE: 29 September 2011
Total Package CA$1399 per person based on double occupancy
Single supplement: CA$300
All prices valid till 29 September 2011
LAND-ONLY PACKAGE allows you the flexibility of arranging travel from your most convenient departure point, on the dates and times you prefer, and to extend your stay if you wish. Please call Victor Travel at 416-736-6010 to book your air travel.
Package price includes:
* Excellent orchestra seats for 2 performances
* Private guided tour of the Art Institute of Chicago
* 3 nights twin share accommodation with breakfast in the centrally located four-star Radisson Blu (travellers wishing to share will be put in touch with one another)
* Architectural boat tour
* One 3-course dinner* One afternoon tea
* Ballet enrichment program: ballet notes and informal pre-performance talks and post-performance reviews with tour leader
* All taxes, service fees, and surcharges
Not included:
* Airfare
* Items of a personal nature, e.g. telephone calls
* Meals and transfers not specifically mentioned in this itinerary
* Optional second performance of mixed program on Saturday afternoon
* Beverages with meals
* Cancellation and hospital/medical insurance
Terms and Conditions:
Non-refundable initial deposit payment of CA$750 per person is required at time of registration, no later than 29 September 2011, to secure your space for this package**.
Single supplement, optional airfare (price available on request) and optional cancellation and hospital/medical insurance are also payable at this time.
Final payment due 2 May 2012, and total package price is fully non-refundable.
All cancellations must be received in writing at CWT Victor Travel to the attention of Lucy Nati.
RBC out-of-province health insurance and trip cancellation insurance are available through CWT Victor Travel and STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Price will vary according to birthdate. Premium must accompany the deposit and is non-refundable.
For more information: toursenlair@gmail.com or 416.693.4496
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**The deposit is fully refundable in the event of cancellation of the trip by the travel agent
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