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Abilene Christian University Digital Commons @ ACU George Willis Bailey Papers Digitized Manuscripts, Personal Papers and Archival Records 1970 Europe and Russia with George W. Bailey, Departing July 19, 1971 George Bailey Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/george_bailey_papers r EUROPE and RUSSIA I I with GEORGE W. BAILEY Departing July 19, 1971 -· ABOUT THE TOUR DIRECTOR George W. Bailey, evangelist from Abilene, Texas, will conduct and direct the tour. Having trav-elled throughout the world and previously visiting Russia and Europe, BaiJ,ey has many friend-ships in these countries. He has conducted many similar tours and is an experienced tour director. The itinerary for this trip was prepared to give you the advantage of his experiences in travel and the opportunity to visit some of the most interesting and scenic parts of both Western and Eastern Europe. George Bailey invites you to join him on this wonder-ful tour. It will be an enjoyable experience you will long remember. TOUR CONDITIONS TRANSPORTATION: Air trans.portation via jet is based on economy class 14/21-day Group Inclusive Tour fare. Within Europe by economy jet where possible. (Minimum 15 persons) HOTELS: Accommodations are itl first class hotels with private baths on the basi$ of twin bedded rooms. Supplement for single room throughout j~ $75.00. TRANSFERS: Between airports and hotels including one piece of luggage per person. SIGHTSEEING: By private deluxe motorcoach as outlined in the itinerary in-i:;:lvding entrance fees and the services of a guide. MEALS: Two meals a day consisting of Continental breakfast .and table d'hote dinners except in Russia where 1hree meals a day are included. TAXES: As levied by governmental, municipal or other local authoritfes on hotel bills. GRATUITIES, To hotel attendants, transportation terminal porters and local guides where payable in advance by foca! custom or law. NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR COST: Airport taxes where levied. Expenses or fees for passport and visas, Items not included on the menus of the meais-provided. Other items not specifically mentioned as included in the above tour. IT-IPAlGAY A GENERAL INFORMATION RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $150.00 per person is re-quired at th-e time of reservation. Balance of tour cost jg due six weeks prior to departure. The deposit is refundable until this date, after which a cancellation charge equal to cost incurred will be made. MEMBERSHIP: Tour membership is limited, so an early reservation is recommended to lle assured of space. PASSPORTS AND VISAS: Ju addition to a valid passport, visas are required- for travel to certain Eastern European countries. Visa applications, details and cost will be pro-vided you shortly after your reservation has been con-firmed. VACCINATION: A smallpox vaccination certificate, properly signed by your doctor and validated by the local health office, should indicate vaccination within three years of proposed re-entry into the United States. CUSTOMS: The tourist may llring into countries of East-ern Europe his personal effects within limits of l}Crsonal needs. This applies to clothing, cosmetics, food, as well as jewelry. CURRENCY; Every tourist traveling to Eastern J!lurope may import unlimited amounts of foreign means of 11ay-ment (currency, checks) provided he declares them in. his currency declaration when entering each country. Wh~~ leaving each country, the tourist may take witl1 him the foreign currency and other means of payment Ull to th~ amount previously shown on his written declaratibn. • CLIMATE AND CLOTHING: With the exception of certaiu parts in the Soviet Union, the climate of Western and Eastern Europe is temperate. The average summer tempera-ture ranges between 67-72 degrees I<'. Normal clothing i:5 advisable but a warmer garment should be included. Sturdy and comfortable footwear is a great advantage. • CAMERAS: Om, camera or movie camera with a sU[lply n·r film is allowed. There are no restrictions on taking pictures except in locations so designated. ELECTRICAL CURRENT: Ranges between 110-220 volts. European plugs are used. INSURANCE: We strongly recommend that tourists take out baggage and accident insurance which can be obtainc'd upon request. BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: The free air allowance· iH" 44 1 bs. per person. AIRLINES: The services of any IA TA and A TC member carrier and their affiliates may be used for the air trans-portation of this tour. WHERE YOU GO AND WHAT YOU SEE-----· MONDAY, JULY 19 - NEW YORK, ZURICH Depart New York on trans-Atlantic flight in the eal'ly even In!!' SWITZERLAND TUESDAY, JULY 20 - ZURICH, INTERLAKEN Arrive in Zurich in the early morning. Upon arrival you will be met and assisted through customs formalities. Afterward board a deluxe motorcoach and drive through the beautiful Swiss countryside to the resort town of Interlaken. WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 - INTERLAKEN Morning tour to Lauterbrunnen and visit the world famous Trunmmelbach Falls, the most impressive glacier waterfalls of the Alps. Continue to the village of Grindel-wald for sightseeing. Afternoon free for shopping. THURSDAY, JULY 22 - INTERLAKEN, INNSBRUCK Depart this morning through the high Alps to the tiny country of Liechtenstein. After lunch in Vaduz, its Capitol, continue into Austria. AUSTRIA Pass first through the Arlberg Pass to the famous ski resort of St. Anton and then to Innsbruck for overnight. FRIDAY, JULY 23 - INNSBRUCK, MUNICH Morning free to browse th·e many tiny shops. After lunch drive through the rolling scenery in the Bavarian high country of Germany. GERMANY Continue to the Capitol of Bavaria, Munich for overnight. SATURDAY, JULY 24 - MUNICH Morning free for shopping or for independent activities. This afternoon tour the city visiting Nymphenburg Palace to visit the summer residence of the former Bavarian Kings. Se·e the National Opera House and the former Palace Residence to see the Treasury and Crown Jewels. SUNDAY, JULY 25 - MUNICH, PRAGUE Today you drive through southern Germany countryside via Deggendoch on the Danube, crossing into Czechoslo-vakia at Zelezna. Continue to Plzen and on to the Capitol city of Prague where workshop services will be held. CZECHOSLOVAKIA MONDAY, JULY 26 - PRAGUE Full day tour of the five towns of Prague - Old Town, Castle Town, Little Town, New Town, and Jewi'sh Town. Visit the Gothic Powder Tower, Old Town Square, Hrad-cany Castle, Charles Budge and many other sites of this beautiful city. TUESDAY, JULY 27 - PRAGUE Transfer to the airport for your flight to Moscow this morning. Arrive in Moscow in the late afternoon. Remainder of tlay free. RUSSIA WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 - MOSCOW In Moscow, which is the political, industrial, scientlfic and cultural center of the U.S.S.R., you visit the Kremlin surrounded by old fortrin walls shaped like an isosceles triangle. Another excursion of Moscow includes the Red Square, GUM Department Store, Novodevicky Mona5t~ry and Lenin's Mausoleum. THURSDAY, JULY 29 - MOSCOW Continue your visit of Moscow today with visits to Tretyakon Gallery, Moscow University and the famed Metro. This afternoon will be free for individual sight-seeing and shopping. This evening you may wish to in-clude a performance at the Bolshoi. FRIDAY, JULY 30 - MOSCOW Today you go on an excursion to Arkhangelskoye. The palace and fine birch park are a monument to the culture of 18th Century Russian Nobility and the rooms contain priceless French and Italian works of art. SATURDAY, JULY 31 - MOSCOW, LENINGRAD Morning flight to Leningrad, city of Peter the Great. 'This afternoon tour this beautiful city with its winding· canals and small bridges. Also visit the former Winter Palace with the world famed Hermitage Museum. SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 - LENINGRAD Morning free. This afternoon continue sightseeing to Peter and Paul Fortress, visit Nevsky Prospekt, tombs of the Czars, and also a visit to Pushkin, a regal court resort. MONDAY, AUGUST 2 - LENINGRAD, COPENHAGEN, OSLO Morning transfer to airport for flight to Copenhagen where you connect with jet to Oslo. NORWAY Transfer to your hotel for lu.nch. This afternoon drive through this beautiful city visiting the Cathedral of Oslo, Munch Museum, Holmenkollen ski jump, Froyner Park and the City Hall. TUESDAY, AUGUST 3 - OSLO This morning sightsee by motor launch on an interesting cruise of the Oslo Fjord, passing shipyards, many pic-turesque islands and beaches, aff9rding a splendid view of Oslo from its seaward approaches. This afternoon at leisure for that last minute shopping. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 - OSLO, NEW YORK. As you relax aboard your Pan American Clipper Jet you'll reminisce over the many wonders you've experi-enced and enjoyed on your trip through both w,estern and Eastern Europe. In New York you connect with your flight to your home city where the tour will ond. TOUR COST Complete trip from New York ............................... $950.00 !For those wishing to fly from your home city to New York to joir• tour, prices fol' these flights will be given on request. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY Gay Travel Service, Inc., 1226 North Third St., Abilene, Texas, gives notice that all tickets and coupons are issued by them, and all arrangements for trans-portation or conveyance, or for hotel accommodations, are· made by them AS AGENTS upon the express condition that they shall not be liable for any in-jury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or jrregularity which may be occasioned either by reason of defect in any vehicle or through the acts or default of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger, or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour(s). or otherwise in connection therewith, or of any hotel proprietor or servant .. Such conveying, etc. 1 is subject to the laws of the country where the conveyance, etc., is provided. The aforesaid company can accept no responsibility for losses or additional e?(penses due to delay or changes in plane or other services, sickness. weather, strikes, war, quarantine or other causes. A11 losses or other expenses will have to be borne by the passengers. The right is reserved to decline, to accept or retain any person as a member of any tour, or to cancel or alter any tour if circumstances require it. Any and/or all transportation companies herein mentioned shall have or incur no responsibility or 1iability to any traveler aside from their liabili-ties as common carriers. NOTE; A11 rates shown in this program are based upon current tariffs, taxes, etc .. , and are subject to adjustment in the event of changes therein, prior to tour departure. Baggage is "at owner's risk" throughout the journey; in-surance should be arranged at time of booking. Small articles (coats, wrttps, umbrellas. etc.) are entirely under the care of passengers, who are cautioned against the risk attached to their being left in conveyances while sightseeing. RESERVATION FORM NAME ADDRESS CITY ....................... STATE ZIP PHONE I (will) (will not) require single room accommoda-tions. I would like to room with ........................................ , ......... . A deposit of $150 per person must accompany the reservation. Make check payable to Gay TI"avel Ser-vice, Inc. FOR P.URTliER INFQRM.ATION AND RESERVATIOl'f$ CONTACT George W. Bauey 825 WASHINQTON BLVD. ABILENE, TEXAS 79601 91-5-677-5811 or ~AY !!:Y!!w ~!!~~:£, INC. -U-- 106 NORTH THIRD - -/ AR.ENI:, l'i)(AS 19601 A/C 1115 673-8146 -I 

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