Decibellas Women’s Choir of TarporleyConcert Tour to the Amalfi Coast11 – 16 April 2016

Rayburn ToursThis tour has been organised in partnership with

Rayburn Tours, a highly experienced tour operatorspecialising in concert tours for all types of ensemble and genre of music

Working together to provide quality tours and memorable experiences Delivering our promises time and time again

Our Mission

Your Safety on TourSTF AssuredRayburn Tours is committed to your safety while on tour. As a founding member ofthe School Travel Forum, we enforce a rigorous Safety Management System (SMS)to make sure that all tour take place in a safe and secure environment, including our adult group tours

Financial ProtectionWe are fully ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) bonded, and hold an Air TravelOrganiser’s Licence, giving you the full financial protection from the point of booking untilreturn to the UK. www.abta.com

24-hour Emergency ServiceIn the unlikely event of a mishap on your tour, we provide24-hour emergency phone number for group leaders to access.

InsuranceEndsleigh Policy• 24hr emergency medical cover, repatriation if necessary• Baggage, personal money, group money, passports and documents• The whole group is covered from moment of booking until arrival home• No screening for pre-existing medical conditions as long as you have a doctor’s ‘fit note’ to

travel • Policy number: SG9 0087767ABTA-backed crisis management scheme Rayburn Tours also operates an ABTA-backed crisis management scheme in the event of a serious incident

Full details of the Endsleigh policy and our safety systems can be found at http://www.rayburntours.com/concert/safety-support/downloads/

Reminder: please take your EHIC card with you on tour

Tour Inclusions – An Overview

• Return flights with Ryanair: Manchester to Rome Ciampino1 checked (15kg max)1 piece of cabin baggage (10kg max) with maximum dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm1 small bag up to 35cm x 20cm x 20cm

• Coaching in resort: 2 x airport transfers, 3 days’ excursion and concert transfers• 5 nights’ bed & breakfast accommodation: Hotel San Pietro in Maiori• 3 church performances• Publicity• Itinerary creation and excursion organisation • Personal Travel Insurance: Endsleigh

Group members will receive:• Itinerary• Area map• Luggage label

Why the Amalfi Coast?

• One of the most stunning areas of Europe – dramatic coastlines, deep valleys, vast lemon groves and impressive mountains

• Rich in culture, history and geography• Excellent venues for choirs• Wide range of excursions • Sunshine, great food & ice cream!

Your resort - Maiori• Situated 20 minutes from Amalfi town and Ravello • Ideal base from which to explore the Amalfi coastline• Characteristic seaside resort • Plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants• Stunning views• Steeped in history - founded during the Roman Empire • Don’t miss the old castle!

Your Accommodation – San Pietro, Maiori• 4* accommodation• Bed and breakfast basis• In rooms – bathroom, telephone, satellite television, mini bar, hair dryer, safe• 2 main bars, internet• Swimming pool & solarium• Situated next to the 16th century castle• Short distance by coach from Amalfi and main transport links

Monday 11 April 2016 – Outbound Travel

05.15hrs Check in opens at Manchester Airport (Terminal 3) for Ryanair flight FR3204 for Rome07.15hrs Ryanair flight FR3204 departs for Rome

11.00hrs Flight arrives into Rome Ciampino12.00hrs Coach departs for Maiori via Cassino and Abbazia di Montecassino

14.15hrs Lunch in Cassino followed by visit to the Abbey – Museum Entrance €3.00 per person group rate

16.15hrs Coach continues to Maiori18.15hrs Coach arrives Hotel San Pietro, Maiori

Evening meal at own arrangement

Abbazia Di Montecassino“The Lighthouse of Western Civilisation"

Tuesday 12 April 2016 – Amalfi & Atrani

• Morning visit to Amalfi Town

• Lunch in Amalfi at own arrangement

• Afternoon transfer to Atrani for rehearsal at venue

• 18.30hrs MASS PARTICIPATION

• 19.00hrs CONCERT – Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena, Atrani

• Return to Maiori for an evening meal at own arrangement

Amalfi & Atrani

4 miles from Maiori

Main sights: • Cathedral• Ancient Arsenals• Paper Mills

"For the people of Amalfi the day they enter Paradise will be a day much like any other: because for them paradise is already here on earth, right on their doorstep."

Santa Maria Maddalena, Atrani

Wednesday 13 April 2016 – Positano & Praiano

• Morning visit to Positano Town

• Lunch in Positano at own arrangement

• Afternoon transfer to Praiano for rehearsal at venue

• 19.30hrs MASS PARTICIPATION

• 20.00hrs CONCERT – Chiesa di San Gennaro, Praiano

• Return to Maiori

Positano14 miles from Maiori

Main sights: • Spiaggia Grande• Santa Maria Assunta Church• Speciality and Gift Shops

San Gennaro, Praiano

Thursday 14 April 2016 – Free Day• Regular Sita buses run from Maiori to Amalfi (20 minutes)

• Main transport links connect from Amalfi with Sita Bus• Amalfi to Sorrento (1 hour 40 minutes)• Amalfi to Ravello (25 minutes)

• Approx. €2.20 for 45-minutes, €6.80 for a 24-hour ticket

• From Sorrento, regular low-cost train services run to Herculaneum (40 minutes), Vesuvius/Pompeii (30 minutes) and Naples (70 minutes) with Circumvesuviana

Jet hydrofoil/ferry services from Amalfi to Capri (40 minutes) and from Sorrento to Capri (20 minutes)

• Approx. €30.00 return

Anacapri Chairlift – departs from Anacapri to Monte Solaro• Approx. €11.00 return

Sorrento Harbour

Sorrento Town

Sorrento Town

Sorrento fishing harbour

Capri Harbour

Capri Piazza

Chairlift to Anacapri

View from Anacapri

Herculaneum

Herculaneum

Ravello7 miles from Maiori

Main sights: • Cathedral• Viewing points – Belvedere, Villa Cimbrone, Villa Rufolo

“The Jewel in the Coastal Crown"

“Dreamy gardens"

Friday 15 April 2016

• Morning visit to Pompeii

• Lunch in Pompeii at own arrangement

• Afternoon transfer to Pogerola for rehearsal at venue

• 19.30hrs CONCERT – Chiesa di Santa Marina, Pogerola

• 21.00hrs group evening meal at Ristorante La Capannina

• Return coach transfer to hotel

Pompeii

Pompeii Ampitheatre

Santa Marina Vergine, Pogerola

Ristorante La Capannina, Pogerola

• Seasonal produce from terrace garden• Fresh fish bought locally• Regional and national wines

Saturday 16 April 2016

04.00hrs Check out of hotel (collect breakfast box)

04.15hrs Load luggage into coach04.30hrs Coach departs for Rome08.30hrs Coach arrives Rome Ciampino Airport

08.35hrs Check in opens at Rome Ciampino for flight FR3205 to Manchester10.35hrs Ryanair flight FR3205 departs for Manchester

12.30hrs Flight arrives into Manchester Airport

End of Rayburn Tours’ arrangements

Publicity

Useful Information

www.hotelresidencesanpietro.it

www.amalfitouristoffice.it

www.positano.com

www.sorrentotourism.com

www.capri.com

www.pompeiisites.org