IMPORTANT NOTES:
-Travelers must be REAL ID Compliant for Air Travel
-The rates are per person and are contingent upon the minimum of 95 paid participants. Should Brandeis Symphony Orchestra not reach 95 paid, the per person cost will increase.
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Brandeis Symphony Orchestra
Chicago - 4 Days / 3 Nights
Wednesday, February 24 - Saturday, February 27, 2027
This program is available to Brandeis Symphony Orchestra Students, Chaperones and Staff.
Enrollment is open until June 5, 2026 -or- until the trip is full, whichever occurs first.
Please note: All rates are PER PERSON. You have the option to pay by credit card (fees range from 2.90%-3.90%) or by e-check (no fee)
Round-Trip Air Ticket - SAT-MDW/ORD-SAT (baggage fees are not included)
Local Chicago Transportation per itinerary
Three (3) Nights at Embassy Suites Downtown Magnificent Mile - including local taxes
Three (3) Breakfast Buffet at hotel each morning
One (1) Lunch Voucher for use at Field Museum, two (2) $25 Amex Gift Card for Lunch, One (1) $50 Amex Gift Card for Lunch & Dinner, two (2) Dinners at restaurants, one (1) Dinner Cruise-per itinerary
Admission tickets to attractions per itinerary (Field Museum, 360 Chicago Observation Deck)
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
ASTA National Orchestra Festival Participant Fee
Private Overnight Security at hotel - 11PM-7AM each night
Unless Brandeis Leadership has made other arrangements, participants are responsible for getting to/from SAT on their own
Airline Baggage Fees are not included
We strongly suggest that participants consider purchasing travel insurance. We offer a RoamRight travel plan underwritten by Arch Insurance Company. More details upon enrollment.
$$ for souvenirs/snacks/food purchases at airports are not included
Wednesday, February 24, 2027 (L/D)
Affix Orange Note-Able bag tags to luggage
AM Flight(s) from SAT to Chicago, IL (MDW/ORD) - non-stop and/or with a connection (flight specifics TBD)
Upon arrival, meet “Red-Jacket” Team in Baggage Claim
Charter Coach for local use per itinerary
Field Museum of Natural History (self-guided)
Lunch on location (voucher)
Cloud Gate, aka “The Bean” at Millennium Park
4:00PM+ Check-in: Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile – 3 Nights
Welcome Dinner - restaurant tbd
360 Chicago, 1000’ above it all atop John Hancock Center
Overnight Security at Hotel for Brandeis (11PM-7AM)
Hotel Overnight 1/3
Thursday, February 25 (B/L/D)
Breakfast Buffet at hotel
Charter Coach for local use per itinerary
ASTA National Orchestra Festival - schedule tbd
$25 Amex Gift Card for Lunch
Pre-Concert Dinner - restaurant tbd
Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Honeck Conducts Bates & Mahler 1
Overnight Security at Hotel for Brandeis (11PM-7AM)
Hotel overnight 2/3
Friday. February 26 (B/L/D)
Breakfast Buffet at hotel
Charter Coach for local use per itinerary
ASTA National Orchestra Festival - schedule tbd
$25 Amex Gift Card for Lunch
Dinner Cruise
Overnight Security at Hotel for Brandeis (11PM-7AM)
Hotel overnight 3/3
Saturday. February 27 (B/L/D)
Breakfast Buffet at hotel
Hotel check-out, bring baggage to coach
Charter Coach for local use per itinerary
ASTA National Orchestra Festival - schedule tbd
$50 Amex Gift Card for Lunch & Dinner
PM Flight(s) from Chicago (MDW/ORD) to San Antonio (SAT)
PM Arrival to San Antonio (SAT)
**Itinerary and sequence of activities subject to adjustment*
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