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JAPAN TOUR 2009

Day

Date

Time

Schedule

Accommodations

Meals

19 Sep.

Meeting at Beirut airport for departure

2009

Sep.

(Sun)

16:55

Arrive at Kansai Int’l Airport by QR820 .

After entry formalities, transfer by coach to the hotel in Kyoto. *Baggage in the bus compartment.

Rooms are available from the regular check in time. Rest of the day at leisure.

MONTEREY

HOTEL KYOTO

Sep.

(Mon)

09:00

17:00

Full-day sightseeing of Nara by coach, visiting

-Todaiji Temple -Kasuga Taisha Shrine

-Nara Park Return to the hotel.

MONTEREY HOTEL KYOTO

ABF:

Hotel

Sep.

(Tue)

09:00

08:52

10:38

18:06

19:51

DAY Free or Optional Hroshima

transfer by coach to Kyoto Station. To Leave for Hiroshima by JR super express train. Arrive at Hiroshima station Sightseeing of Hiroshima and Miyajima by coach and ferry, visiting -Peace Memorial Park -Peace Memorial Museum -Itsukushima Shrine Then, transfer back to Hiroshima Station. Leave for Kyoto by JR super express train , Arrive at Kyoto Station and transfer to the hotel.

MONTEREY HOTEL

ABF:

Hotel

Sep.23

(Tue)

09:30

10:10

12:19

17:00

*Baggage will be transported by Takkyubin (courier service) from Kyoto to Kisoji. Skipping one night in Takayama, an overnight bag is necessary for a stay in Takayama.

Transfer by coach to Kyoto Station.

Leave for Kanazawa by JR limited express train

Arrive at Kanazawa Station and sightseeing of Shirakawago, visiting -Old Residence of Toyama Family -Ogimachi Transfer to the hotel in Takayama.

HOTEL ASSOCIA TAKAYAMA RESORT

( 1 night)

ABF:

Hotel

Sep.

(Wed)

09:00

12:00

Walking tour of Takayama, visiting -Festival Floats Exhibition Hall -Kamisannomachi Street -Kusakabe Folkcraft Museum After the visit, transfer to the hotel in Kiso.

HOTEL KISOJI

(1 night)

ABF:

DNR:

Hotel

Sep.25

(Thu)

09:00

17:00

*Baggage will be put in the baggage storage in the coach.Full-day sightseeing of Nagiso by coach, visiting

-Magome -Nagisomachi Museum -Nezameno-toko -Fukushima Sekisho Transfer to the hotel in Matsumoto

HOTEL BUENA VISTA

(1 night)

ABF:

Hotel

Sep.26

(Fri)

09:00

16:00

16:58

19:35

*Baggage will be transported by Takkyubin (courier service) from Matsumoto to Tokyo. Full-day sightseeing of Matsumoto and Suwa by coach, visiting -Suwa Shrine -Matsumoto Castle -Old Kaichi School Then, transfer to Matsumoto Station. Leave for Shinjuku by JR limited express train Arrive at Shinjuku Station and transfer to the hotel in Tokyo.

KEIO PLAZA HOTEL

(4 nights)

ABF:

Hotel

Sep.27

(Sat)

09:00

17:00

Full-day sightseeing of Tokyo by coach, visiting

-Tokyo Tower -Meiji Jingu Shrine -Imperial Palace Plaza -Asakusa Kannon Temple & Nakamise

Shopping Arcade -Ginza Return to the hotel.

KEIO PLAZA HOTEL

ABF:

Hotel

Sep.28

(Sun)

07:30

18:00

Drive to Nikko and sightseeing by coach in Nikko, visiting the thrilling Irohazaka Driveway with 20 hairpin curves to Lake Chuzenji formed by the eruption of Mt. Nantai, visiting -Kegon Waterfall (No Elevator) -Lake Chuzenji Transfer back to the hotel.

KEIO PLAZA HOTEL

ABF:

Hotel

Sep.29

(Mon)

08:30

19:00

Day excursion to Mt. Fuji & Hakone by coach, visiting -5th Station of Mt. Fuji (Visits may also be omitted or substituted depending on traffic and weather conditions or for other operational reasons) Then, proceed to Hakone, visiting -Mt. Komagatake Ropeway -Boat Cruise on Lake Ashi Return to the hotel.

KEIO PLAZA HOTEL

ABF:

Hotel

Sep.30

(Tue)

19:00

21:00

22:10

Rooms are available until the regular check out time.

*Baggage will be put in the baggage storage in the coach. Free at leisure until departure. Transfer by coach to Haneda Airport. Leave Tokyo by NH975 (QR4962).Arrive at Kansai Int’l Airport.

ABF:

Hotel

Price per person:

Ø In double room: 3725.00 $

Ø In single room: 4430.00 $

Prices include:

Ø Accommodation in (4*) hotels mentioned above or similar on bed and breakfast basis plus one dinner on day 5 in Kiso.

Ø Tours and transfers by coaches, and tourist class seat express trains as per program.

Ø Assistance of an English speaking guide during transfers.

Ø Porterage of one piece of luggage per person included for separate transportation.

Prices do not include:

Ø Meals not mentioned in the program.

Ø Entry Visa fees to Japan (50.00 $).

Ø All other extras: i.e. Phone calls, laundry, extra meals and optional tours etc….

Air tickets Prices: Round trip economy class Prices starting from:

Ø With Qatar Airways Flight: 1282.00 $ + 236.00 $ Taxes = 1518.00 $

Beirut – Doha – Kyoto ## Tokyo – Kyoto – Doha – Beirut

With Emirates Flight: 1611.00 $ + 70.00 $ Taxes = 1689.00 $

Beirut – Dubai – Kyoto ## Tokyo - Kyoto – Dubai – Beirut

PAYMENT CONDITIONS

- 25% of the total amount to be paid upon inscription.

Rest of the total amount to be paid one month before departure

CANCELLATION CONDITIONS

- 32 Days before departure no cancellation fees

- 30 Days before departure 10% of the total amount will be charged

- 15 Days before departure 50% of the total amount will be charged

- 1 Week to 48 hours 100% of the total amount will be charged

DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR VISA

Ø Application form from the Japanese Embassy dully filled and signed.

Ø Passport valid minimum for 6 months.

Ø 1 Photo, (Passport size photo).

Ø Recent bank statement.

Ø Working Certificate (for working people).

Ø Hotel Reservation + Tour program (issued by Gazelle Tours)

Ø Round trip airline reservation (issued by Gazelle Tours)