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Thegreat Journey Thegreat Journey Sponsored by the University of Oklahoma Alumni Association THE GREAT JOURNEY THROUGH E UROPE The Netherlands u Germany u France u Switzerland cruising aboard the Exclusively Chartered Deluxe Amadeus Silver III July 8 to 18, 2020 Featuring the Glacier Express 10/19-1 Dear Alumni and Friends: Retrace the “Grand Tour,” an elite tradition undertaken by enlightened ladies and gentlemen of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries on this Great Journey through Europe. Traverse four countries and the western heart of the Continent on this carefully planned, exclusive itinerary. Join fellow OU alumni and friends, along with alumni and friends from other colleges and universities, as we discover the storied UNESCO World Heritage-designated Middle Rhine Valley, passing the hillside vineyards of the renowned Rheingau wine region, and meandering through the Netherlands’s expansive waterways flanked by polder land reclaimed from the North Sea. Experience three of the world’s great railway journeys and delight in the opportunity to experience six astounding UNESCO World Heritage sites. In Zermatt, marvel at the iconic Matterhorn as you travel aboard the Gornergrat Bahn, Switzerland’s oldest cog railway. Then, cross Switzerland’s mountainous backbone aboard the ingeniously engineered Glacier Express railway and spend two nights in lovely Lucerne in the Five-Star Hotel Schweizerhof, surrounded by glorious Alpine panoramas. From Lucerne, journey through the foothills of the Bernese Oberland Alps to Basel. Stop in medieval Bern, where the storybook Old Town is a celebrated UNESCO World Heritage site. Cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe Amadeus Silver III, one of the finest ships to ply the waters of Europe, from Basel to Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Port calls include the lovely Alsatian city of Strasbourg, France, a fusion of both French and German cultures; and Mannheim (for Heidelberg), Rüdesheim, Koblenz and Cologne, Germany. This popular Great Journey through Europe travel program is an excellent value with all excursions and deluxe accommodations included. This exceptional itinerary sells out year after year so book now while Early Booking Savings and space are still available. Sincerely, Lea Ann Quirk Director of Alumni Travel OU Alumni Association Enjoy lunch in Andermatt before a U.S./Geneva, e S h continuing to the lakeside, Five‑Star rt Switzerland/Zermatt No Wednesday, July 8 and Hotel Schweizerhof in Lucerne. Thursday, July 9 Lucerne Depart the U.S. for Geneva. Rhineland Sunday, July 12 Coat of Arms Transfer through the The rugged grandeur of Mounts Pilatus and subtropical Swiss lowlands Rigi reflected in a deep blue lake make to the soaring Alps, Switzerland’s stunning Lucerne a long‑favored travel destination. archetype of snowcapped peaks, crystal‑clear Begin your walking tour amid historic glacial lakes and densely wooded forests. burghers’ houses in the Weinmarkt Upon arrival in Zermatt, check into the deluxe (wine market); then, see the Hofkirche Hotel Schweizerhof Zermatt, located at (Court Church), an exceptional example the foot of the iconic Matterhorn. Attend the of German Renaissance architecture, and Welcome Reception in the hotel on July 9. the Lion Monument, dedicated to the Zermatt Swiss Guards who gave their lives defending Friday, July 10 Louis XVI during the French Revolution. Ascend through pine and larch Walk underneath tableaus of Swiss history and mythology painted on the forests, crossing meadows ablaze with th wildflowers and passing distant peaks arched roof of the 14 ‑century wooden blanketed by snow, aboard the highest cog Chapel Bridge, Lucerne’s most famous railway in Europe, the Gornergrat Bahn. landmark, spanning the Reuss River. Sweeping vistas of breathtaking Reach Mount Pilatus’s 7000‑foot summit Alpine scenery unfold from atop the by panoramic gondola for a 360‑degree 10,100‑foot summit, where the serrated vista of central Switzerland’s unforgettable profiles of the Matterhorn, the Liskamm and topography and lunch in a summit restaurant. the Dufourspitze mountains and the Board the Pilatus Railway, the world’s vast Gorner Glacier extend beyond steepest cogwheel railway, and descend nearly your periphery. Return to Zermatt at your 5400 feet in less than three miles to leisure; enjoy stops including Riffelberg Lake Lucerne. Cruise along its placid featuring a panoramic view of the waters—the glistening namesake of Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn. Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata,” surrounded by the magnificent Swiss Alps. Zermatt/Andermatt/Lucerne Saturday, July 11 Lucerne/Bern/Basel Wind through the heart of the Alps Monday, July 13 to Andermatt aboard the fabled Early today, journey from the foothills of Glacier Express, “the world’s slowest the Alps through the Bernese Oberland express train,” and delight in the surrounding to admire the UNESCO World natural beauty through panoramic windows Heritage‑designated Jungfrau, an imposing along this ingenious rail route. summit known as the “Top of Europe.” Cover photo: View the unforgettable peak of the iconic Matterhorn from the top of the highest cog railway in Europe, the world-renowned Gornergrat Bahn. Photo this page: Medieval castles and bucolic terraced vineyards capture the romance of Germany’s legendary, UNESCO World Heritage-designated Middle Rhine Valley. THE NETHERLANDS a e Amsterdam S th or Rhine R N iv e r Middle GERMANY Cologne Rhine Valley Koblenz Rüdesheim er Rheingau iv R le l Mannheim e s o FRANCE M Heidelberg Strasbourg SWITZERLAND Basel Bern Geneva Lucerne UNESCO Andermatt World Heritage Site Cruise Itinerary Täsch Air Routing Zermatt Land Routing Matterhorn Visit medieval Heidelberg Castle overlooking 18th-century Alte Brücke and Train Routing ITALY Heidelberg’s Old Town, where Mark Twain once lived. In Switzerland’s capital, Bern, enjoy poet Goethe, rises “like a most sublime, lunch in a former 18th‑century wide‑arching tree of God.” High Baroque‑style granary, today a The Petite France district evokes a traditional Bernese restaurant. Tour its fairy tale, with its historic miller, tanner and beautifully preserved Old Town, fishermen’s quarter of half‑timbered houses a UNESCO World Heritage site framed along the Ill River. Nearby, member nations by the Aare River and its signature of the European Union engage in the daily 15th‑century arcades. discourse of the European Parliament. Continue across the bucolic Swiss Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Strasbourg. countryside to Basel and embark the deluxe Amadeus Silver III. Attend the Captain’s Mannheim, Germany, Welcome Reception this evening. for Heidelberg Wednesday, July 15 Strasbourg, France This morning, transfer from Mannheim Tuesday, July 14 to Heidelberg, where luminaries such The lively Alsatian city of Strasbourg fuses as Goethe and Schumann once came to Old and New Europe with French and experience the intellectual atmosphere of German influence. In the UNESCO World Heidelberg University, the oldest in Germany, Heritage‑designated Old City, cobblestone founded in 1386. To many on the historic lanes weave around medieval houses, and the “Grand Tour” of Europe, Heidelberg th 13 ‑century Ponts Couverts, bridges flanked epitomized Germany, nestled in the densely by watchtowers, span idyllic canals. wooded valley of the Neckar River and alive In Strasbourg, John Calvin first with the spirit of Romanticism. established a reformed parish; view remnants On the walking tour, see the preservation of the Reformation in St‑Pierre‑le‑Vieux, of Heidelberg’s authentic Renaissance‑Baroque a simultaneum used by Protestant and character, manifested in sites such as Catholic parishioners. See the Gothic the eight remaining arches of its famous Cathedral of Notre Dame, whose graceful Alte Brücke (Old Bridge). Visit the stately sandstone exterior, according to the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, the 13th‑century embodiment of the city’s medieval Walk across Strasbourg’s Ponts Covverts in the enchanting past, perched above the river. Petite France district on the Grande Île (Big Island). Later, cruise through pastoral Rheingau, Germany’s most famous wine‑growing region, renowned for its Riesling. Rüdesheim/Koblenz Thursday, July 16 Dock in Rüdesheim, the medieval heart of Germany’s wine country. Enjoy a tour aboard the whimsical Winzerexpress mini‑train, while traveling through bucolic vineyards en route to a Visit medieval Heidelberg Castle overlooking 18th-century Alte Brücke and Walk across the oldest wooden bridge in Switzerland, the beloved Chapel Bridge, built in Heidelberg’s Old Town, where Mark Twain once lived. 1333 and embellished with paintings of historic Lucerne. private wine tasting, which highlights local windows, the bejewelled sarcophagus of the Rieslings, including the crisp Klosterberg. Shrine of Three Kings, the monumental, Cruise through the dramatic 10th‑century Gero Crucifix and richly carved UNESCO World Heritage‑designated 14th‑century choir stalls. Middle Rhine Valley, where with nearly Spend a leisurely afternoon cruising each bend in the river, terraced vineyards along the picturesque Rhine River and rise on steep slopes, medieval castles later, attend the Captain’s Farewell crown remote crags and tranquil villages Reception and Dinner. emerge along peaceful banks. See the famous Lorelei Rock—legend holds that a beautiful Amsterdam, the Netherlands/U.S. Saturday, July 18 siren once lured sailors here with her Following breakfast, disembark the ship and enchanting song. continue on the Golden Age of Amsterdam Stop in historic Koblenz, strategically Post‑Program
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