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SCHEDULE BELOW FOR PRECISE ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE DATES. Your
Destination: For arrival at the festival, your most convenient option
is to fly into the city of Naples, which is approximately 40 minutes from our
facilities (see map of area).
An alternative (and sometimes less expensive) route is to to fly into Rome, in
which case you will need to transfer to the "Termini" Station in downtown
Rome and take a train to Salerno (about 3 hours), which is about 10 minutes from
our facilities. There is a metro-style train from the Rome "Fiumicino"
airport into the city. For
Italian Train Information, click here.
AIRLINES:
All participants are free to make their travel plans at their own discretion.
There are many efficient websites with a range of flights and prices. However,
for convenience and cost, you may want to check Eurofly (see
below) or consult our agents who work hard to place people together on the same
flights - allowing us to expedite ground transportation to and from our facilities.
(Click
on logo above for direct connection to "Flight Reservations" - Type
in Naples from menu and use electronic calendar to highlight desired dates.) Or
contact the agent below (Hello Italy Travel). Eurofly
is the official festival airline as it is one of the few airlines which has direct
flights to Naples (from JFK in New York) and offers the best bargain however
the dates do not always correspond to program dates (see below).
You may need to come early or stay another day. Eurofly
offers outbound trips from N.Y. to Naples on Mondays, Wednesdays &
Fridays. Return service
from N.Y. to the U.S. goes on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays.
Eurofly
also flies into Rome most days. 2008
Rates are approx: $ 1150 + Taxes (approx $ 187) although prices are fluctuating
daily. TRAVEL
INSURANCE: FOR YOUR PROTECTION, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU PURCHASE TRAVEL
INSURANCE - in case of a health problem or family emergency that might require
you to make a last-minute change in plans. See
listing of agencies To
explore options for flight arrangements you may also contact: Festival
Agents:
Rosalinda
Hello Italy Travel (dealing
with Eurofly & Alitalia)
1-866-444-8259
rosalinda@helloitalytours.com
Lewis Katz
Fare Deals, Ltd.
1-800-347-7006 x 109
lk@faredeals.com
Be sure to double check on precise arrival and departure
dates for specific program (see below).
Keep in mind that ticket prices
are subject to change until the time you actually purchase your ticket so it is
wise to act quickly once you have found the best itinerary.
PASSPORTS:
Make sure your passport is up-to-date! For full information on obtaining or renewing
passports, see the the U.S.
State Department website .
2008 Arrival & Departure Dates:
Piano
Program: Arrive July 1- Depart July 13
Chamber Music Workshop:
Arrive July1- Depart July 13
Winds Program: Arrive July 1-
Depart July 13
Choral Program: Arrive July 13 - Depart July
21 Vocal Program:
Arrive July 14 - Depart July 26 Hotchkiss
Summer Arts: Arrive July 1 - Depart July 13
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