Final Itineray for Chicago, March 26-27, plus addition information:
DAY ONE: Friday March 26, 2010
Motorcoaches arrive for a morning loading.
Load 8:00AM Depart 8:30AM
Good News Tour & Travel Tour Manager will meet you and accompany your group.
11AM Late morning arrival into the Chicago area.
11-12:30 Arrive at the lake front Navy Pier. Enjoy the 15 story ferris wheel, an Imax movie or enjoy the view of Lake Michigan while visiting this 50 acre area. Lunch on own.
1:00PM Arrive at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
1:30PM Spectacular Chicago Symphony Orchestra included this afternoon at. Beyond the
Score -Rites of Passage
4-6PM Spend some time shopping along Magnificent Mile with great places, such as; Water Tower Place, Macy’s or Nike Town (own expense). Dinner on own.
6:30-8PM Soar to the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower). Enjoy “The Ledge”, 1,353 feet up with a large glass box that extends 4.3 feet to see a view of Chicago like never before!
9:00PM Hotel Check in to the Quality Inn Schaumburg at 600 North Martingale, Schaumburg, IL 60173. 847-517-7737
DAY TWO: Saturday March 27, 2010 B & D
7-7:45A Breakfast is included at the Hotel this morning.
Load 7:45AM Depart 8:00AM
9-11 Morning Gangster Tour; Chicago comes alive as a costumed gangster guides you on a one-way ride back to the day when Al Capone ruled Chicago’s “South Side”.
11AM Lunch on own at Rock n Roll McDonalds.
12 –1:30P Master clinic/workshop at Northwestern University with Robert Hasty.
2P-5P Explore The Field Museum,
2:00PM Arrive at the Field Museum to set-up for performance.
2:30PM Whitnall High School Orchestra students have a performance this afternoon.
5:30-7PM Included Chicago style Pizza Dinner this evening.
8:00PM Return to the hotel for Pool Time.
DAY THREE: Sunday March 28, 2010 B & L
7:30-8:30 Breakfast is included at the Hotel this morning if wanted – Gospel Brunch is at 10A.
Check out of your hotel this morning taking all of your belongings with you.
Load 8:30AM Depart 9:00AM
10:00AM Gospel Brunch – House of Blues.
1:30PM Arrive at Shedd Aquarium & Oceanaruim, Chicago’s “Ocean by the Lake” which offers
array of more than 8000 aquatic animals and dolphin show.
2:00PM Polar Play Zone
2:30PM Oceanarium Show and Exhibits
3:30PM Wild Reef Entry Time
5:30PM Depart Chicago.
7:30PM Approximate arrival at Whitnall High School.
Welcome Home!
This is a final itinerary for your Chicago tour. If delays are experienced the timetables will be adjusted as necessary. It is important to be on time, ready to load and unload quickly. Patience, efficiency, and co-operation are important. 12/28/2009.
NOTE TO PARENTS: In case of an emergency ONLY and you need to get a message to your son/daughter, please contact GOOD NEWS TOUR & TRAVEL at (651) 487-0661 and we will contact our Tour Coordinator.
Addition Information:
1. Friday Night: lights out at 10:30
2. Saturday Night: lights out at 11:30
3. There is to be no mixed company in hotel rooms at any time
4. Students need additional money for:
a. Lunch on Friday
b. Dinner on Friday
c. Lunch on Saturday
5. I will be providing my personal cell phone number to all students and parents the week before we leave. The emergency contact number of GOOD NEWS Tour & TRAVEL is: (651) 487-0661.
6. Students need to be at school at 8:00 am Friday, March 26th. Any item boarding the bus may be searched by me or another chaperon.
