Estimated Student rate

$3,549 – $3,999 per student sharing in a triple

• Pricing based on Currency Exchange Rate of € 1 Euro = $1.05 USD Exchange rate is subject to change
• Pricing based 46 – 50 passengers per motorcoach
• Pricing based on a minimum of 300 paid students in the band group. A change outside these number of participants or passengers per motorcoach will affect the per person tour price. 
• All services and prices are subject to availability at time of booking.

All prices are based on current availability of transportation and accommodations. At this time, nothing is being held, only quoted. All prices are based on current transportation fuel charges and taxes/fees. Any changes to fuel or taxes/fees which are beyond our control will be passed on.

Travel documents – Official Identification is required to depart the United States and to enter into Europe (and return)

Passports: All travelers will need a valid US Passport (valid six (6) months after return date). The easiest way to secure a valid passport is to go to a US Post Office and sign up for one; paperwork and details are listed at the websites below.  Regardless of how you get your passport, ALL PAPERWORK needs to be processed by October 1st, 2023. Please check the following website for all other information: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html or http://www.usps.com/passport/

Also, children of divorced parents need to file proper documentation to leave the country w/both parents’ consent. 

Vaccination: As of January 1, 2023, no travelers will need to be vaccinated to travel to Ireland and back to the United States. Subject to change.

Killarney Area Hotel – TBD

Dublin Area Hotel – TBD

Grueninger Music Tours strongly recommends that participants purchase a travel protection plan. Travel protection safeguards your travel investment, your belongings, and most importantly, you. Your travel protection plan should cover at a minimum, cancellation, cancel for any reason, curtailment, medical, emergency travel and personal accidents, and damage or loss to personal belongings.

Included Travel Protection:

• Travel Insured International’s Student Protection Plan has been purchased on behalf of all travelers, which helps provide coverage post-departure. Plan details can be found here.

Suggested Travel Protection Upgrade:
This policy offers more protection than the included policy above.

• Travel Insured Student Deluxe CFAR Plan can be purchased (restrictions apply). Plan details found here.
• This plan must be purchased through Travel Insured International within 20 days of your initial payment.
• Below is a link that will allow you to purchase the the upgraded plan for your trip. You will need to enter the cost of your full trip cost, the trips dates and some other basic information. For questions on the plan, coverage or procedures, please contact the Group Desk at Travel Insured 844-440-8113.

https://www.travelinsured.com/group.signup?group=147201&guid=96cb16578bc8461cb849089c7049a067

NOTE:  Grueninger Music Tours is not qualified to answer technical questions about the benefits, exclusions, and conditions of travel protection plans. Grueninger cannot evaluate the adequacy of the prospective insured’s existing insurance coverage. If you have any questions about your travel protection, call your insurer or insurance agent or broker.

Declining travel protection plan coverage could result in the loss of your travel cost and/or require more money to correct the situation. You also acknowledge that without this coverage, there may be no way to recoup any losses, costs or expenses incurred. If a participant chooses to travel without adequate travel protection, Grueninger will not be liable for any of your losses howsoever arising, which would have been covered by adequate travel protection.

How do I pay GMT?

GMT will create a dedicated web site registration and payment portal available January 12, 2023.  You will be able to use the same account information you have used for the December 2021 and the November 2022 trips.  You will be able to pay by credit card, ACH (electronic check) or by mailing in a check to their office. Any missed or late payments beyond that are subject to the GMT’s policies.

Can I just wait and pay it all later when I’m sure?

No. Beginning January 12, 2023, the dedicated website registration and payment portal will be active.  A deposit is due upon registration for the trip.  The trip payment plan will be posted on the site. You may register for the trip at any point but availability is limited and will be based on date of registration.

If I change my mind and decide not to participate, or can’t go, do I get a refund?

A timeline will be provided so travelers will know what percentage of a refund is possible at a certain date. The first deposit is non-refundable.  Travel insurance with “Cancel for Any Reason” coverage is highly recommended. We will make a third-party vendor available for you but you may also purchase travel protection through any vendor of your choice.

Will all students fly to and from Ireland on the same plane?

No.  There will be several flights through various connecting cities.  All flights will have adults accompanying students. GMT is very experienced at this and will have everything worked out in a well-documented plan.

Will we have any help getting passports?

You are required to obtain your own passport for the trip.  For details, visit  https://travel.state.gov

If I forget and wait too long to get the passport, is there a way I can go on the trip anyway?

No.

What about spending-money in Ireland?

They use the EURO as currency.  There will ample opportunity at airports to exchange currency as well as an explanation to the students on how to do this. Currently 1 Euro exchanges for US $.99.

What about debit/credit card purchases?

Major credit and debit cards work in Europe the same as the U.S.  Be sure your bank knows you will be traveling before leaving.

Who can travel as part of the Friends and Family Group?

Anyone other than students and staff.

Are flights included in the price?

Yes, but the price is currently estimated. Airlines open reservations about 10-11 months in advance.  Updated final pricing will be available in the spring of 2023.

Can I use miles for my flight?

No, not for the student/chaperone trip package, but it is possible for the Friends & Family group.  A “land only” package will be offered.

Is it required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 to go on the trip?

Though the trip is too far in the future to know for sure, but as of January 1, 2023, for all COVID19 travel restrictions have been lifted for travel to Ireland and back to the United States for US Citizens.  However, travel requirements are constantly changing and will be monitored and will be communicated as needed.  For more information, please visit travel.state.gov.