GEMS of the DANUBE Aboard the Scenic Amber BUDAPEST to NUREMBERG AUGUST 19–27, 2020
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GEMS OF THE DANUBE aboard the Scenic Amber BUDAPEST TO NUREMBERG AUGUST 19–27, 2020 OPPORTUNITY TO WITNESS THE 2020 PASSION PLAY! Featuring optional Munich & The Oberammergau 2020 Passion Play Post-Cruise Program Fly for $999 if booked by February 14, 2020 SPONSORED BY: GEMS OF THE DANUBE FOLLOW GO NEXT TRAVEL: aboard the Scenic Amber BUDAPEST TO NUREMBERG • AUGUST 19–27, 2020 Featuring optional Munich & The Oberammergau 2020 Passion Play Post-Cruise Program Fly for $999 if booked by February 14, 2020 R2 Statue ofJohann Strauss,Vienna, Austria PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE 505 George Bush Dr. PAID 282-3 Gemsof the Danube R2 College Station, TX 77840-2918 PERMIT #32322 TWIN CITIES, MN Above RightImage: Budapest, Hungary Cover Image: HOWDY, AGS! The Danube River has shaped not only the beautiful European landscape, but also the histories of the diverse regions it flows through. Stretching for hundreds of miles, the river links countries, cultures, people, and age-old traditions. From fairytale landscapes dotted with castles to grand hilltop cities and charming rural villages, there are treasures beyond each horizon. Board the Scenic Amber in Budapest and raise a glass to the journey ahead at your ship’s welcome reception. Discover Budapest on a tour that includes a piano concert or join a focused tour of the city’s Jewish heritage. Cruise to Vienna—the “City of Music”—and enjoy a concert at Palais Liechtenstein featuring the music of Austria’s favorite sons, Strauss and Mozart. The next day, see the massive Bratislava Castle or the imperial Habsburg residence of Schönbrunn Palace, tour Vienna’s wine cellars and enjoy a Sekt tasting, or visit Belvedere Museum, which houses one of the greatest collections of Austrian art, as well as works by Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. Continue your journey with a riverfront bike ride from Dürnstein to Melk, a Tastes of Wachau Valley tour or a schnapps tasting, or a visit to Melk’s magnificent eighteenth- century Benedictine abbey. Then tour the UNESCO-listed town of Cˇ eský Krumlov or venture to Salzburg to see Mozart’s birthplace and visit your favorite locations from the film The Sound of Music. Before your voyage concludes in Nuremberg, stroll through Regensburg or ferry to Weltenburg Abbey to tour one of world’s oldest monastic breweries. Join fellow Traveling Aggies and enjoy all these ports and more as we travel with a meticulously planned itinerary, unforgettable shore excursions, and all onboard drinks—beer, wine, and premium spirits—and dining included. There is no better way to experience the Danube River region and immerse yourself in the history and culture that line its banks. Gig ’em! Jennifer Bohac ’87, Ph.D. Marisa Liles Director of Travel–Outreach and Engagement Director of Travel–Operations and The Association of Former Students Customer Service The Association of Former Students P.S. Don’t miss your chance to book your spot to see the epic once-in-a-decade Oberammergau Passion Play, which has been staged in Germany since 1634. Enhance your experience with the four-night Go Next Munich & The Oberammergau Passion Play Post-Cruise Program and witness this exhilarating display of religious devotion and dedication to the arts. SPACE IS LIMITED. BOOK NOW! OFFERS EXPIRE FEBRUARY 14, 2020 CALL THE TRAVELING AGGIES: 800-633-7514 OR GO NEXT: 866-655-9070 FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT AGGIENETWORK.COM/TRAVEL www.GoNext.com/Gems20 Luxury Redefined. No credit card is required at cruise check-in, and Scenic’s River Cruise Guarantee insures against unforeseen disruptions during your cruise. Wachau Valley, Austria TRAVEL INSURANCE We strongly suggest purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance information will be sent to you by The Association of Former Students with your confirmation letter. OPERATOR/PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT Go Next, Inc. (hereinafter GN), located at 8000 West 78th Street, Suite 345, Minneapolis, Minnesota applicable, all Business Class & Premium Economy Upgrades are based on Scenic’s class of service 55439-2538, in return for full payment by you of the amount specified, is responsible to arrange for and Scenic’s choice of airline and routing. Flights must be booked by Scenic. Business Class & the transportation, accommodations and other services specified as included in this brochure as and to Premium Economy upgrades are in addition to applicable economy class zone pricing. Business Class the extent you have selected them, and subject to the following terms and conditions. Unless expressly & Premium Economy not guaranteed on all domestic or intra-European flights. All Business Class & specified as included by this brochure, services, taxes and fees are not included. Premium Economy Upgrades require a secondary non-refundable deposit as well as the full amount RESPONSIBILITY: GN is responsible to you for arranging all included transportation, accommodations of the upgrade due at time of ticketing. and other services. Neither GN nor the sponsoring association shall have any liability whatsoever to HOSTS AND LECTURERS: Advertised hosts and lecturers (if applicable) are subject to availability you, including, without limitation, any personal injury, property damage, or any other loss, claim or and may be contingent on a minimum number of travelers; therefore, they cannot be guaranteed. damage related to or arising out of, in whole or in part, goods or services offered or included, the acts NOTICES: Any complaints or claims against GN must be made in writing and received by GN within 90 or omissions of any direct air carrier, cruise line, hotel, ground operator, or other person not its direct days after scheduled termination of the trip. Any action or suit against GN must be commenced within employee or not under its exclusive control supplying any services or providing any goods offered or 1 (one) year after scheduled termination of the trip or be forever barred. included, acts of God, weather, labor strife, government actions, mechanical breakdowns, war-like The rights and remedies relating to cancellations and major changes prior to departure, made available acts, terroristic activities or other causes reasonably beyond the respective control of GN and the under this agreement are in addition to any other rights or remedies available under applicable law. sponsoring association. Neither GN nor the sponsoring association are liable for incidental, special or The receipt of that refund by you waives all other remedies. Go Next is not responsible or liable for consequential damages. If, notwithstanding the above, either or both GN or the sponsoring association typographical errors, omissions or misprints. is held liable, the amount of such liability shall not exceed the amount of payments made to GN by you. GOVERNING LAW, VENUE AND JURISDICTION: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed Neither GN nor Scenic Cruises nor the sponsoring association are responsible for any penalty, loss in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. Claims arising under this agreement shall only or inconvenience resulting from air or land arrangements made independently by travelers, including be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Minnesota. non-refundable conditions, restricted travel or frequent flyer tickets. INSURANCE: Travel insurance is available and can provide coverage for unforeseen PAYMENT: A deposit in the amount shown on the reservation form for each person is required circumstances that could disrupt your trip. 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Land & Cruise Program Cancellation Fees: AIRCRAFT AND CRUISE LINE BOARDING: GN CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR AIRLINE OR 200 days or more = $350 per person CRUISE LINE DELAYS. 199-120 days = $1,900 per person All persons must also present a passport with at least six months validity beyond their return date when 119-75 days = 50% of total fare boarding. Improper documentation, inadequate proof of identity, inadequate proof of age for children 74-45 days = 75% of total fare under 2, or any other reason may result in denial of boarding privileges. The air carrier and cruise line 44-0 days = 100% of total fare, no refund reserve the right to decline, accept or retain any person on the flight or cruise at any time within their Plus GN Munich & Oberammergau Post-Cruise Program Cancellation Fees: sole discretion.