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EUROPEAN CONCERT TOUR 2004
JUNE 25 - JULY 11

ITINERARY

Go to Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Go to Belfast, Northern Ireland
Go to Glasgow, Scotland
Go to Malvern, England
Go to London, England

June 25, 2004, Friday

Depart LAX on an overnight flight to London, then to Dublin.

June 26, Saturday

DUBLIN
Arrive Dublin, Republic of Ireland; drive to the Mespil Hotel and the Holiday Inn Dublin City Centre.

The capital city of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin has one of the loveliest settings in Europe. The famous Liffey River flows through the center, crossed by many picturesque bridges. Elegant Georgian squares, fine parks and lively "singing pubs" combine to form a friendly & compact whole.

Dublin Panorama
(Image courtesy of irelandposters.com/dublin/.
Dublin panorama by James Blakeway.)

River Liffey, Christmas Night picture, and view of O'Connell Bridge
(Image courtesy of irelandposters.com.
Used by permission of the photographer Alan Geraty.)

June 27, Sunday

DUBLIN
Morning guided sightseeing tour through Wicklow Mountains; option visit to Powerscourt Gardens. The Chorus will perform an evening concert in Holy Trinity Church, Castlemacadam. For the music that the chorus will sing, click Here.

Holy Trinity Church, Castlemacadam

June 28, Monday

DUBLIN
In the morning, the chorus will be able to further explore Dublin. A rehearsal will take place at noon, followed by a concert in the Christ Church Cathedral, as part of the lunchtime concert series. For the music that the chorus will sing, click Here.

In the afternoon, the chorus will embark on a guided sightseeing tour, during which the chorus will see Dublin Castle, Leinster House, St. Patrick's Cathedral & Trinity College.

Christ Church Cathedral.
(Image courtesy of irelandposters.com.
Used by permission of the photographer Alan Geraty.)


Dublin Castle.
(Image courtesy of irelandposters.com.
Used by permission of the photographer Richie Devane.)

June 29, Tuesday

DUBLIN/BELFAST
In the morning, we will board our coaches for a scenic drive to Belfast (about 3 hours). We will stop to stretch our legs and to eat lunch in one of the many towns on the way. After we check into our hotel, we will have free time to do some exploring.

Belfast, capital of Northern Ireland since 1920, is also an important port and industrial city. It is beautifully situated on Belfast Lough, at the mouth of the River Lagan. The Belfast shipyards are among the largest in Europe. The city has numerous fine buildings and about 170 churches.

We stay at the Europa Hotel.

The Crown Liquor Saloon, Belfast

June 30, Wednesday

BELFAST
In the morning, we will take a guided sightseeing tour of the city of Belfast. In the evening, the chorus will have a rehearsal and a concert in the St. Peter's Church. For the music that the chorus will sing, click Here.

St. Peter's Church: The Chorus will sing in this magnificent church.
(Images courtesy of Hugh Davies, ACFEA Tour Consultants.)

July 1, Thursday

BELFAST/GLASGOW
In the morning, we will board our coaches and depart Belfast for Larne (about 1 hour). At Larne we will catch the ferry that will take us to Cairnryan, Scotland. From Cairnryan, we will travel to Glasgow. We stay at the Milton Hotel; click Here or Here.

Glasgow is Scotland's largest city, and in many ways, its most exciting. Having been named a European City of Culture, it supports an internationally famous Symphony Orchestra, Ballet and Opera Companies, as well as a Music Conservatory and many theatres and art galleries.

The Old Subway Station and St Enoch Center in Glasgow

July 2, Friday

GLASGOW
In the morning, the chorus will depart for a full day excursion to Ayr and the Ayrshire countryside.

This area of the Southern Uplands is famous for its associations with two Scottish writers, Sir Walter Scott and the Scottish poet Robbie Burns. The cottage in which Burns was born can be seen in Alloway, 2 miles south of Ayr, and there is a statue of the poet in front of Ayr rail station.

The Twa Brigs of Ayr, built 1788

July 3, Saturday

GLASGOW
In the morning, the chorus will depart by coach for a guided sightseeing tour of Glasgow. The chorus will have a concert in the evening in Saint Mungo's Church, Townhead. For the music that the chorus will sing, click Here.

Saint Mungo's Church
(Image courtesy of Hugh Davies, ACFEA Tour Consultants.)

July 4, Sunday

GLASGOW
In the morning, the chorus will depart for a full day excursion of Glencoe and Loch Lomond.

Sunrise on Loch Lomond

July 5, Monday

GLASGOW
In the morning, the chorus will depart by coach for an all-day excursion to Edinburgh, which will include a guided sightseeing tour. The chorus will have a concert in St. Giles Cathedral, as part of the lunchtime concert series. For the music that the chorus will sing, click Here.

St. Giles Cathedral. The Choir will sing in this magnificent church.

Edinburgh is one of the world's most attractive capitals. The dramatic grandeur of its setting, its wealth of noble architecture and a long and stirring history combine to make an appropriate introduction to the romance of Scotland.

Edinburgh Castle

July 6, Tuesday

GLASGOW/MALVERN
In the morning, the chorus will board their coaches and depart for Malvern, near Worcester, arriving in the afternoon. We stay at The Abbey Hotel and at The Foley Arms.

July 7, Tuesday

MALVERN
In the morning, the chorus will have independent time to visit the Malvern area. After an afternoon rehearsal, they will perform with members of the English Symphony Orchestra in Malvern Priory. For the music that the chorus will sing, click Here.

Malvern Hills: View from British Camp.
(Image courtesy of www.sobi.org/photos/places/Malvern/Hills/.
Used by permission of the author.)

Malvern Priory. The Choir will sing in this magnificent church.
(Image courtesy of www.sobi.org/photos/places/Malvern/priory/Priory.html/.
Used by permission of the author.)

July 8, Thursday

MALVERN/LONDON
In the morning, the chorus will board their coaches and depart for London, arriving in the afternoon. We stay at Novotel London Euston Hotel.

July 9, Friday

LONDON

London's sheer size and variety make it almost impossible to encompass. One of the world's greatest capital cities, it offers the visitor an unbelievable wealth of cultural, historical and architectural delights.

The Tower Bridge in London

In the morning, there will be a guided sightseeing coach tour of London, which will include the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace.

July 10, Saturday

LONDON
The chorus will have a full day excursion to Windsor Castle, including changing of the guard.
Lunchtime recital at St. George's Chapel. For the music that the chorus will sing, click Here.

In the evening the chorus will have a "Farewell Dinner" at the Windsor Suite, Castle Hotel.

The palace grounds at Windsor Castle


View of the St. George's Chapel from
the steps behind the curved choir stalls


Nave of St. George's Chapel


Castle Hotel, near Windsor Castle

July 11, Sunday

LONDON/LOS ANGELES

Homeward Bound.

For more information on the GCCC Europe Concert Tour, including all amenities and prices, please contact Rod Oberlander at oberlanders2@yahoo.com, or call 805.482.2371 (evenings)/805.989.4633 (daytime).