Supporters & Masters Program Itinerary
Program for Supporters Includes:
1. Transportation to the competitions 2. Tickets to Opening and Closing Ceremonies 3. Admission to all special events on official games buses from the Hyatt Hotel ** ** Only the athletes and Supporters will be allowed to board these buses. Taxi fares are approximately $15 each way from the Hyatt to the Hebraica and $50 from the Hyatt to the soccer venue (cost subject to change). Additionally, the Brazilians will provide special accommodations, including premiere seating at the Opening Ceremony, admission to Shabbat Services and a fantastic New Year's Eve Party- Brazilian style Not Included: Visa To Brazil - *IMPORTANT* Must be arranged prior to travel Travel Insurance Expenses of personal nature Program for Masters Athletes Includes:
1. Transportation to the competitions 2. Admission to all special events on official games buses from the Hyatt Hotel ** ** Only the athletes and Supporters will be allowed to board these buses. Taxi fares are approximately $15 each way from the Hyatt to the Hebraica and $50 from the Hyatt to the soccer venue (cost subject to change). Additionally, the Brazilians will provide special accommodations, including premiere seating at the Opening Ceremony, admission to Shabbat Services and a fantastic New Year's Eve Party- Brazilian style Not Included: Visa To Brazil - *IMPORTANT* Must be arranged prior to travel Travel Insurance Expenses of personal nature Package Cost Per Person: (Based on double occupancy) Masters Athlete- $6,970* Supporter- $5,895* Masters Athlete full package with all tours- $7400* Land only package available reduction of $1,200* *Rates are in USD and are subject to change. Contact Gil Travel for room upgrades, single supplements, and child rates. Saturday, December 24, 2011  We will depart from the USA for our transatlantic flight for São Paulo, Brazil. Please see your flight information sheet for flight details.
Overnight flight; En Route Sunday, December 25, 2011  Welcome to São Paulo, Brazil! Upon arrival, our representative will meet and assist the group arrivals through customs. Time permitting, we will then enjoy a panoramic tour on our way to the Hyatt Hotel. In the afternoon there will be an orientation followed by a Welcome Cocktail Party!
Overnight; Hyatt Hotel Monday, December 26, 2011  Enjoy a buffet breakfast, Brazilian style. Some competitions begin! Spend the day at Hebraica (Brazil's equivalent of the JCC).Evening: OPENING CEREMONY FOR THE 12TH PAN AMERICAN MACCABI GAMES- an event not to be missed. Overnight; Hyatt Hotel Tuesday, December 27, 2011 Enjoy a buffet breakfast, Brazilian style. Cheer on Team USA at competition or join an optional half-day tour. Choice of 3: Old City Tour, Museum Tour or Shopping Tour at Oscar Freire street & Vila Madalena district. For more detailed information on these fabulous tours see below or click here. Evening: Dine Around in one of the fabulous restaurants São Paulo has to offer (your choice of Tuesday or Thursday evening). Choice of 3 Included Optional Tours:  Old City Tour:Enjoy a half day walking tour of the Old City of São Paulo starting at Praça da Sé (Sé Square), considered the center of town. During the tour we will visit the São Paulo Sé Metropolitan Cathedral, Banco Do Brasil, today a cultural center, St. Benedict Monastery, Anhangabau Valley and Tea Viaduct and the Municipal Theater, home of the São Paulo orchestra and ballet. Our tour will end at the Municipal Market where you might want to enjoy a light lunch (on your own).  Museum Tour:Enjoy a half day tour of Ibirapuera Park, a major urban park in São Paulo. This park is home to fabulous museums, wonderful architecture and is beautifully landscaped. Among the places you will visit in the park are: The Grande Marquise ("The Great Marquee"), where the MAM (Modern Art Museum) is located, the Lucas Nogueira Garcez Pavillion, (OCA - given its round shape), which houses both the Museu da Aeronáutica (Air Force Museum) and the Museu do Folclore (Folklore Museum) and the Ibirapuera Auditorium, a controversial building that was designed by the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer, but was only built recently.  Shopping Tour:If you are a shopper, you will love this half day tour of two of São Paulo´s most desirable shopping districts. "Vila Madalena" is known for its bustling nightlife and its history as a center of São Paulo bohemian culture and art. Tree lined "Oscar Freire" Street is known as the 8th most luxurious shopping street in the world. Some of the Brazilian finds you will see there are the famous Haviannas, Melissa Shoes and Osklen. More information on the 3 optional tours click here Overnight; Hyatt Hotel Wednesday, December 28, 2011 
Enjoy a buffet breakfast, Brazilian style. Competitions. Evening: Samba Party in one of the private prestigious locations in São Paulo. Overnight; Hyatt Hotel Thursday, December 29, 2011 Enjoy a buffet breakfast, Brazilian style. Competition or join an optional half-day tour: Choice of 3: Old City Tour, Museum Tour or Shopping Tour. For more detailed information on these fabulous tours see day 27 or click here. Evening: Dine Around in one of the fabulous restaurants in São Paulo (your choice of Tuesday or Thursday evening). Overnight; Hyatt Hotel Friday, December 30, 2011  Enjoy a buffet breakfast, Brazilian style.Competition. Early Evening: Transfer to Hebraica for Shabbat Service and dinner. Late evening at your leisure. Overnight; Hyatt Hotel Saturday, December 31, 2011  Shabbat: no competition. Enjoy a buffet breakfast, Brazilian style.This morning, enjoy the drive to Embu das Artes, located only 27 km from São Paulo, Embu was found in the 16th century by explorers looking for emeralds and gold. Some slowly settled there building a Jesuit community protected by the local Indians. This community grew and flourished but by the 18th century, the Indian community became too strong for the Portuguese and thus their population was disbursed. Today , Embu is a tourist magnate, mostly known as a mecca for handicrafts, both Brazilian and otherwise, as well as rustic furniture and antiques. After some free time to explore this picturesque town, enjoy a Brazilian lunch in one of the local restaurants. In the late afternoon, return to your hotel to rest for the New Years Eve celebration. Overnight; Hyatt Hotel Sunday, January 1, 2012 
Happy New Year!Enjoy a buffet breakfast, Brazilian style. Competition continues. Evening: Parents' reception at the Hyatt Hotel Overnight; Hyatt Hotel Monday, January 2, 2012 Enjoy a buffet breakfast, Brazilian style, Final Competitions, Medal Presentations. Evening: FORMAL CLOSING CEREMONY OF THE 12TH PAN AMERICAN MACCABI GAMES. Overnight; Hyatt Hotel and some departures begin. Tuesday, January 3, 2012  Day is at leisure for last minute shopping or take a post tour to Rio, Salvador de Bahia, Buenos Aires or elsewhere! For more information click here.Departure for U.S for those not taking a post tour. * This is a suggested itinerary and subject to revision. All prices are currently based on current USA exchange rates & subject to change. |
2011 Pan American Games
São Paulo, Brazil
Dec 24, 2011 - Jan 3, 2012
