MUSICIANS INTERNATIONAL
announces
CHAMBER MUSIC WEEKS IN GREECE

Join a select group of musicians, music lovers, and travelers for two exciting musical weeks of  Chamber Music in Greece. There is no more  gratifying way to see the world. Become immersed in other cultures  and bring your gift of music and friendship with you. Make music, receive the hospitality and gratitude of your hosts. Experience the  vacation of a lifetime. Since 1983 we have dedicated ourselves to  savor the real flavor and people of a country. For a truly memorable  music lover's experience, the only way to travel is with Musicians International Travel Services. Space is limited. Reserve your place  today.                          
                                                                      
                                                                     
                       Chamber  Music Workshop                        
	                
This summer, spend 2 glorious weeks on the Greek islands, playing  chamber music to your heart's content, swimming, sightseeing, meeting  local musicians, residents and tourists. In the mornings, play  chamber music. In the afternoons  sightsee, shop, swim and relax. In  the evenings  activities include more music making, cafe visiting,  dining, discos, and cultural events. Non-playing friends and family  are welcome to come and enjoy all the experiences and facilities,  pending space availability.                      
                                                     
  CHAMBER MUSIC IN GREECE
                                                                      
  July 7-19, 1999
                                                                      
13 Days/12 Nights
                                                                      
    Only $2,100**

TOUR FEATURES:
Hotel accommodations in double rooms or larger villas, throughout; single rooms available upon request
2 nights Athens
4 nights Crete
5 nights Santorini
1 overnight  in a cabin on the  boat to Crete
Boat/plane  transportation Athens /Crete/ Santorini/Athens
All transfers, hotel taxes and tips
All music arrangements                             
Sightseeing tours are optional
Continental breakfast in Athens and Crete
Some lunches and dinners

**International Airfare is not included in this 
trip. Specially priced air transportation to
 Greece can be arranged by Musicians International.  

***The trip is based on a minimum of 10 paying participants. 
If fewer than 10 participants are registered, 
Musicians International reserves the right to adjust the price 
accordingly.

**** Musicians International will be happy to discuss extending your 
time in Greece after the tour.

ITINERARY
 DAY 1 Arrival in Athens. Day free.  Evening meeting and music introduction. Group dinner.               

 DAY 2 Morning music. Optional tour of Athens,  including the Acropolis.  Late afternoon departure to Piraeas, port of Athens. Overnight cruise to  Crete. Check into cabins. Dinner on   your own on board.

 DAY 3    Morning arrival in Hania, Crete.  Breakfast on your own. Check into  hotel. After check-in chamber music session in hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Evening optional music  session. Dinner on your own.

 DAY 4   Optional all day excursion to  Sfakia, on the south coast of Crete.  Lunch.  Return by 6PM. No musical activities today.

 DAY 5   Morning music. Afternoon at  leisure. Optional evening music.
 
 DAY 6   Morning departure to Lassithi, the  plain of central Crete. Optional  tour to Cave of Zeus and Knossos, ancient Minoan civilization. Check into hotel in Heraklion in evening. No musical activities today.

 DAY 7   Morning transfer to boat for trip to    Santorini. Upon arrival, transfer to  hotel. Rest of day at leisure. Evening orientation,  music, and  dinner.

 DAY 8   Morning music sessions. Afternoon   optional excursions. Evening at   leisure.

 DAYS 9,  10, 11 Same as day  8 

 DAY 12   Morning music. Afternoon  departure to Athens by  boat. Evening dinner in Athens. Overnight in Athens.

 DAY 13   Departure to home destinations. 

Discounts: 
Frequent Flyer: For travelers who have traveled before with Musicians International:  $150
Early Bird: Sign up before April 20 and pay in full by May 10:  $75
Bring a friend: Receive $200 discount on your trip.
Refer a friend: Receive a $150 comission.

Richard B. Epstein, Executive Director of International Travel Services has arranged concert, athletic, archeological and cultural tours, and chamber music  workshops since 1982. He has brought groups to Greece, Italy, Israel, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, Morocco, Ireland, Scotland and Cyprus. Clients include the International Chamber Orchestra of New York, Friends of the New York Philharmonic, Friends of Tel Aviv University, Convent of the Sacred Heart, Brandeis University Men's and Women's Basketball Teams.  Mr. Epstein is a cellist, educator, and tour leader. He will be the leader and a participant on  the 1999 tour.

GENERAL CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION

Deposits and Payments
A deposit of $300 per person per trip is required to hold reservations.  Full payment is due without further notice 45 days prior to departure.  Late bookings, received 21 days or less prior to departure, require a telecommunications surcharge of $50 per booking. Your canceled check will serve as your receipt for payment.  No refunds will be made for any unused services. All prices are based on current tariffs and currency exchange rates in effect at the time of this printing (March 1,1999).  Musicians International, Music International Travel Service, ICONY, and Richard B. Epstein cannot be held responsible for unexpected rises in costs for air or land arrangements which are not under its direct control. Any deposit will represent an acceptance of the above-mentioned conditions.

Baggage
Limited to two (2) pieces of average-size luggage not exceeding 44 lbs., plus your instrument.

Documents
A valid U.S. Passport is required.  Final travel documents, tickets, etc., will be delivered at the airport immediately prior to departure upon presentation of proof of identity and U.S. Citizenship or compliance with local entrance requirements for non U.S. Citizens.

Personal Items
Passport fees and all expenses of a personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, beverages, etc., are not included.

Cancellations
All cancellations must be made in writing to Musicians International and are subject to fee of $150 per person for  administrative expenses.  Cancellations received 35 days or less prior to departure will be subject to such cable, hotel, boat, or airline charges as apply in addition to the fee of $150.  Cancellations 14 days or less up to and including the day of departure will be subject to fees imposed by airline, bus, hotels, boat companies and tour operators.

Insurance
Trip cancellation insurance and loss of baggage, personal effects, accident and sickness insurance are highly recommended.  No liabilities will be accepted for personal injuries.

Responsibility
Musicians International, Music International Travel Services, ICONY, and Richard B. Epstein and/or their representatives act only as agents for the purveyors of any of the components of these tours. They can neither accept responsibility nor assume liability for the performance and/or delivery of services, transportation or accommodations by the purveyors.  It will not accept responsibility for extra cost due to delays, changes or any other reasons.  Nor will  responsibility be accepted for any consular, political, or military complications created voluntarily or involuntarily by the passengers or any other persons.  Musicians International reserves the right to change itinerary, hotels and/or services without notice when in the sole exercise of its discretion same may be advisable and such modification substituted with comparable accommodation or other item of equal value.  It also reserves the right to decline to accept or to retain any person and to change or cancel the tours, if necessary, for any reasons.  The passage contract in use by the airlines, when issued, shall be the sole contract between airlines and passenger. Airline and/or boat company terms and conditions, if any, are expressly incorporated and made part hereof.  They are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event when passengers are not aboard craft.

MUSICIANS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SERVICES
130 EAST 94TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10128
TEL: 212-722-5793
FAX: 212-860-2139
e-mail: EGGW65A@PRODIGY.COM

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International Chamber Orchestra Of New York
Musicians International Travel Services
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New York, NY 10128
   
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