2012 | SEPTEMBER 4-15

DaNUbe riVer JOUrNey

H A R v A R D A l U M N i A S S O C i A T i O N

ON the DelUXe m.s .rOyal CrOWN

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river vessels; and, enjoy stays in three of europe’s most historic

and cosmopolitan capitals, prague, Vienna and budapest. Cruise

through austria’s emerald Wachau Valley, walk in the footsteps

of mozart and strauss along the grand boulevards of Vienna,

discover the baroque grandeur of melk abbey, and delight in

the medieval ambience of Cesky krumlov. the rich musical and

political history of the Danube Valley will come to life through

exclusive excursions that include a private mozart recital in

prague’s estates theater, a musical recital in strahov library,

an organ recital in melk abbey and a specially arranged tour of

budapest’s famous parliament building. throughout the voyage

you will attend a series of lectures from onboard experts and

academics who will complement the information provided by

local guides.

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U.s.september 4Depart for prague.

pragUe, CzeCh repUbliCseptember 5arrive in prague and check into the deluxe InterContInental Praha. this evening, attend the special welcome reception in the hotel. (r)

pragUeseptember 6prague's unusual combination of gothic, renaissance and baroque architecture has earned its designation as a UNesCO World heritage site and the "City of a thousand spires." stroll down the narrow lanes of the staré mesto (Old town) to the Orloj, the ornate, 15th-century astronomical clock on the tower of the Old town hall. in Josefov, the Jewish Quarter, visit the Old-New synagogue, europe's oldest Jewish house of worship, and walk among the 15th-century headstones of the Jewish cemetery. this evening, enjoy a brief recital of mozart's music during a specially arranged tour of the estates theater. (b)

pragUeseptember 7tour hradcany Castle, the extensive complex of palaces, churches and museums that dominate prague's skyline. in the Old royal palace, walk up the grand rider's staircase to see Vladislav hall, featuring impressive gothic rib vaulting. Visit the Cathedral of st.

Vitus, the final resting palace of the first three habsburg kings. the afternoon is at leisure. (b)

pragUe/ Cesky krUmlOV/passaU, germaNyseptember 8traverse the beautiful Czech and german countrysides to Cesky krumlov, a UNesCO World heritage site and the best preserved medieval city in the Czech republic. in passau, embark the m.s. royal Crown and enjoy the Captain's welcome reception and dinner. (b,r,D)

passaU/liNz, aUstriaseptember 9stroll along passau’s picturesque medieval streets to see st. stephan’s Cathedral with its recognizable green onion domes. Visit the glass museum, with over 30,000 pieces of böhmi glass dating between 1700 and 1950. this afternoon, cruise the Danube river. (b,l,D)

liNz (salzbUrg)september 10enjoy a walking tour of salzburg’s Old town, a UNesCO World heritage site, internationally renowned for its baroque architecture. see st. peter’s cemetery, the baroque residenz palace and the birthplace of mozart. stroll along the charming getreidegasse, salzburg’s busiest pedestrian lane. Walk through the horticultural masterpiece, mirabell gardens and visit the majestic 17th-century Cathedral. Drive through the beautiful austrian countryside featured in the movie The Sound of Music. (b,l,D)

melk/DÜrNsteiN/VieNNaseptember 11melk’s benedictine abbey, one of the world’s most famous and breathtaking monastic landmarks, was a prestigious center of learning throughout the middle ages. perched on a granite cliff over the Danube river, the abbey showcases austria’s most impressive baroque architecture. tour its beautiful library, a repository for 100,000 medieval manuscripts, priceless relics and 16th-century art. enjoy a short musical organ recital in stiftskirche Church at the conclusion of your tour. Charming medieval Dürnstein sits below the hilltop ruins of Castle kuenringer, where richard the lionheart was held prisoner after the third Crusade. Walk through this tiny, picturesque village to see the assumption of the blessed Virgin abbey Church. Depart for an overnight in Vienna. Cruise through the romantic Wachau Valley—a UNesCO World heritage site known for its well-preserved cultural landscape—terraced vineyards, lush hillsides and the haunting ruins of medieval castles. arrive in Vienna for an evening at leisure. (b,l,D)

VieNNaseptember 12see Vienna’s finest landmarks— the austrian National Opera, the parliament, the burgtheater and the town hall—along the impressive ringstrasse, the 19th-century ring road commissioned by austro-hungarian emperor Franz Josef. Walk through the stephansdom’s magnificent

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12th-century interior. View the imperial treasury’s exquisite collection of gold, silver and jewels in the baroque hofburg palace. enjoy the afternoon at leisure before an evening concert. (b,l,D)

VieNNa/bratislaVa, slOVakiaseptember 13 Visit majestic schönbrunn palace, a UNesCO World heritage site, to see the priceless collections of art and antiques that decorate the richly appointed state rooms, where a six-year-old mozart once performed. stroll through the exquisitely manicured gardens surrounding the palace. this afternoon, cruise to bratislava, capital of slovakia, located in the foothills of the Carpathian mountains overlooking the banks of the Danube river. beautifully restored since the end of the Cold War, the city blends its 1,000-year-old history with the dynamism of one of the most rapidly changing cities in europe. During the walking tour of bratislava’s Old town, discover some of the finest medieval, renaissance and 19th-century architecture in central europe. (b,l,D)

bUDapest, hUNgaryseptember 14your tour of this vibrant capital begins on the low-lying pest side with a specially arranged tour of the neo-gothic parliament building. see the statues of hungarian rulers and patriots in heroes’ square, and stop in the neo-renaissance st. stephen’s basilica. Cross the imposing Chain bridge linking river-level pest to the hillier buda side of the Danube. On Castle hill, visit the gothic matthias Church, built in the 1200s and renovated in the 17th and 19th centuries, and the neo-romanesque Fisherman’s bastion, which commands a panoramic view of the city. enjoy time at leisure in this “pearl of the Danube” before the Captain’s farewell dinner on board. (b,l,D)

bUDapestseptember 15 transfer to the airport for your return flight to the U.s. (b)

highlights:: AttendalectureseriesfeaturingaHarvardstudyleaderandotherguestspeakers.

:: Cruisethroughafairy-taleregiononthiscomprehensiveitinerarythatincludescustom-designedexcursionsintheCzechRepublic,Germany,Austria,SlovakiaandHungaryandfeaturessevenUNESCOWorldHeritagesites.

:: Byspecialarrangement,visitPrague'sEstatesTheaterforaprivateMozartrecital,andtakeaguidedtourofBudapest'selegantParliamentbuilding.

:: Cruiseaboardthestate-of-the-artm.s Royal CRown,formerlythem.s RiveR Cloud,anewlyrenovateddeluxevesselperfectlysuitedtodockinginthesmall,historicalportsalongtheDanubeRiver.

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DetailsSHIP SIZE: 45 Staterooms

PRICING: Per person double occupancy CAT 3 $6,895 CAT 2 $7,595 CAT 1 $8,395 SuPERIoR $8,695 JuNIoR SuITES $9,195

SINGLE PRICING CAT 1 $12,595

Port taxes are included.

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FEATuRED STuDY LEADERS

harVarD stUDy leaDeras this brochure goes to print, we have not yet confirmed the faculty study leader for this program. We intend, however, that you will be joined by a harvard lecturer who will enhance your travel experience. you will discover that our lecturers are not only first-rate scholars and teachers but also friendly traveling companions, eager to share their insight through conversations as well as in scheduled presentations.

Other stUDy leaDersEzra Laderman is a professor of Composition at the yale school of music. he held the position of composer-in-residence at yale prior to becoming dean of the yale school of music from 1989 to 1995. professor laderman has received many honors and awards including three separate guggenheim fellowships and the rome prize. Orchestras, ensemble groups and soloists throughout the world have commissioned him to write for them. he is now vice-president for music with the american academy of arts and letters.

Bertrand Patenaude is an expert in modern european history and international relations at stanford University, where he is a research fellow at the hoover institution. he was educated at boston College and the University of Vienna and received his ph.D. from stanford University. Dr. patenaude is the author and editor of several books on european, russian, and american history.

Dwight Young has been actively involved in historic preservation for over 30 years. Dwight has enriched countless tours to historic destinations all over the world through his love and knowledge of architecture and unique places.

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