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THE MOSEL & RHINE RIVERS ABOARD M.S. AMALYRAOCTOBER 21 TO 30, 2011

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Dear Smith Alumnae and Friends,

Medieval fortresses, great cathedrals and museums full of masterpieces: All along their courses, the

Mosel, Rhine and Main have much to offer. For centuries these rivers were lined by prosperous states whose

rulers believed in ostentation, which means that even small towns abound in great architecture and, within very

short distances, change and variety are constantly present.

Traveling with us will be a faculty study leader who will share insights through conversation as well as

in scheduled presentations as we discover the marvelous sites along the Mosel, Rhine and Main Rivers.

Our program begins with a day in the fortified capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. See important

17th-century Dutch works at the newly reopened Villa Vauban and tour MUDAM, the new modern art museum

designed by I. M. Pei. Also view contemporary architecture and sculpture by Richard Serra and Frank Stella

before embarking the elegant M.S. AmaLyra in Remich.

Step ashore in Trier, which boasts well-preserved Roman structures including the Porta Nigra (Black

Gate), amphitheater, baths, basilica and the oldest Roman bridge still in use north of the Alps. Continue

through the Mosel Valley, which comes alive during the October harvest season. Famous for its excellent cuisine

and wines, the valley is dotted with villages, such as Rüdesheim and Bernkastel, which will be in a spirit of

celebration. The terraced slopes along the river offer their prized fruit of the vine, and tastings of select wines

will also be festive occasions. Private concerts aboard ship by an invited virtuoso musician will add to our

evening pleasures.

The city of Mainz, with its celebrated Gutenberg Museum; the collections at the Städel Museum in

Frankfurt am Main; the spectacular Schloss Reichsburg and the Baroque palace, the Residenz in Würzburg; the

World Heritage Site of Bamberg — will all be part of our sightseeing.

Please join us aboard M.S. AmaLyra this

autumn for a memorable journey, co-sponsored by

alumni from Harvard University and members of

the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Sincerely,

Carrie Cadwell Brown, Ed.M., ’82

Executive Director

Alumnae Association of Smith College

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THE MOSEL & RHINE RIVERS ABOARD M.S. AMALYRA

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Friday, October 21 Depart New York on an overnight flightto Luxembourg.

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Saturday, October 22 Upon arrival this morning, transfer tothe five-star Hotel Le Royal Luxembourg. Gather in the afternoonfor a walking tour of this fortified capital city, known as “theGibraltar of the North.” Ruled variously by the Burgundians,the Spanish, the French, the Austrians and the Prussians,Luxembourg displays an engaging mélange of architecturalstyles. Return to the hotel for a festive welcome dinner withintroductory remarks by our lecturer.

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Sunday, October 23 Discover contemporary Luxembourgduring a morning drive featuring architecture and sculpture byRichard Serra and Frank Stella, ending at MUDAM, the newmodern art museum designed by I. M. Pei. At Villa Vauban,recently reopened after renovations, we will visit theLuxembourg City Art Museum with its fine collection of 17th-century Dutch works. After lunch, depart for Remich, in thesoutheast of the Grand Duchy, stopping en route at theLuxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, final restingplace of General George S. Patton, Jr. Board the M.S. AmaLyraand gather for the captain’s welcome reception and gala dinner.

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Monday, October 24 We dock this morning in Trier,Germany, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of theMosel, which was founded as a Roman colony in 30 B.C.E. byEmperor Augustus. A walking tour includes the Porta Nigra, afortified Roman gate; the marketplace; the medieval JewishQuarter and the large and splendid Romanesque cathedral. Returnto the ship for lunch and continue through the Mosel Valley to theclassic medieval town Bernkastel, noted for its Reisling grapes, fora stroll through its charming streets and squares.

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Tuesday, October 25 After breakfast drive to the delightfulsmall town of Cochem, situated on a bend in the Mosel anddominated by Schloss Reichsburg. This spectacular hilltop castle

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was destroyed in 1689 and rebuilt in Gothic Revival style as abanker’s summer home two centuries later. Rejoin AmaLyra inKoblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and the Mosel, beforesailing past one of the great landmarks of the Rhine, the LoreleiRock. The ship moors overnight in Rüdesheim, in festive moodthis week for the annual Federweisser or “new wine” celebrations.

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Wednesday, October 26 Spend a few hours in Mainz thismorning, important since Celtic times as a crossing point forboth the Main and the Rhine. Explore the mighty thousand-year-old Cathedral of St. Martin and the Gutenberg Museum,which proudly displays one of the original Gutenberg Bibles.Reboard AmaLyra before lunch for the afternoon passage to thebanking and educational center of Frankfurt am Main. Themedieval cityscape was destroyed by Allied bombing but has beensympathetically restored in the area of the Römerberg, which wevisit. We also see the rich collections of the Städel, which includemajor works by Van Eyck, Botticelli, Rembrandt and Vermeer.

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Thursday, October 27 Today is devoted to some of the lovelysmaller towns along the most peaceful stretches of the Main. Wecall at Miltenberg, whose richly half-timbered and gabled buildingsare seemingly frozen in time, pastel-colored Freudenberg andWertheim, known for its traditions of glassmaking and Franconianwine production. If weather conditions permit, join a guided bicycle ride on the riverbank between Freudenberg and Wertheim.

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Friday, October 28 AmaLyra moors this morning a short distance from one of Germany’s greatest buildings, the Residenz,Baroque palace of the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg. It is a majorachievement by architect Balthasar Neumann, whom Tiepoloincluded in his magnificent ceiling frescoes that were saved fromdestruction during World War II by quick-thinking Americanmilitary officers. Also see the medieval cathedral, which wasreconstructed after the war and houses some of TilmanRiemenschneider’s finest sculptures. Enjoy an afternoon on theMain as we travel upstream to Kitzingen, where we will have theopportunity to sample the Bavarian wine for which it is famous.

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Saturday, October 29 Explore the UNESCO World HeritageSite of Bamberg this afternoon. The city is perched on severalhills and is dominated by one of the masterpieces of earlymedieval architecture, the Bamberger Dom. The Dom is notedfor its Imperial and Papal tombs and its exquisite equestrianstatue, the Bamberg Rider. The city is also recognized for itsbrewing traditions, so you may want to find a typical tavern beforereturning to AmaLyra this evening. Gather to celebrate the successof our autumn cruise at the captain’s gala farewell dinner.

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Sunday, October 30 Disembark in Nuremberg and join an orientation drive past the Zeppelin Field, where the Nazi Partyheld its infamous rallies in the 1930s; as well as the Palace ofJustice, where Hitler’s closest confederates were tried after the war.Continue by autobahn to Munich Airport for flights home. ■

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201 to 226 & 325 to 328 Cello & Violin Decks $4,095

305 to 324 Violin Deck $4,195

302 Violin Deck $4,395

301, 303 & 304 Violin Deck $4,995

Single cabins will be offered at a supplement of 25 to 50 percent of the cruise rate.

R AT E S I N C LU D E

■ One night accommodations at the Hotel Le Royal Luxembourg

■ Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard M.S. AmaLyra

■ All meals during the cruise. On land portion: breakfast daily,one lunch and one dinner. Wine with dinners

■ Enrichment program of lectures and special events

■ Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits

■ Airport / hotel / pier group transfers and porterage

■ Taxes and service; gratuities to guides and drivers

NOT INCLUDED IN RATES Airfare; passport fees; customary shipboard gratuities;alcoholic beverages other than wine at dinners; personal items and expenses; airport transfersfor those not on suggested flights; port charges; baggage in excess of one suitcase; tripinsurance; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

The AmaLyra (top), the dining room (center) and a stateroom on Violin Deck (bottom).

Cruise the Mosel, Rhine and Main Rivers aboard the elegant M.S. AmaLyra,christened in 2009. From her sun deck, enjoy a panorama of some of Europe’sloveliest scenery. Relax in the two lounges and experience fine internationalcuisine in the dining room. The ship also features an elevator, whirlpool,wellness area and bicycles for your use ashore. Retire each evening to yourspacious and well-appointed cabin. All accommodations have air-conditioningand an entertainment system with television and Internet access. Staterooms onViolin and Cello Decks boast floor-to-ceiling French doors.

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On the front cover: The Residenz, Würzburg, photo by beat69. On the back cover: Grapes in a Mosel Rivervineyard, photo by Rob and Lisa Meehan (top) and Schloss Reichsburg, photo by Hornplayer (bottom).

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