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RHINE STRASBOURG RIVER DANUBE RIVER to the PragueA Danube, M ain & Swiss river c r Alpsuise France BASEL ZÜRICH aboard the Royal Crown • October 12–26, 2017 AIR INTERLAKEN CRUISE Switzerland LAND Dear Members and Friends, Romantic Old World villages, medieval city centers, picturesque winding rivers, forests and vineyards ablaze with autumn colors, and vibrant cities emblematic of a rapidly transforming Europe comprise the cultural and historical threads of a memorable journey from the Czech Republic, through Germany and France, and ending in Switzerland.

This unique itinerary is bookended by two fascinating destinations—Prague, the historic capital of Bohemia, and the spectacularly beautiful Swiss Alps. Connecting them is a scenic journey from Regensburg to Basel aboard the intimate Royal Crown riverboat along three rivers—the Danube, Main, and Rhine—as well as a transit through the Main-Danube Canal. Marvel at the rebirth of Prague since the fall of the Iron Curtain; enjoy the charm of historic castles; visit six UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Upper Middle Rhine Valley; sample world-class regional wines; and ponder the future ramifications of decisions made by the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Our privately chartered home for eight nights is the 90-passenger Royal Crown riverboat, just over half the size of most riverboats in the region and outfitted with elegant public areas and staterooms, perfect complements to the refined cuisine and friendly, attentive service designed to enhance your river cruise experience. Since we are sharing this adventure with travelers from Harvard, Stanford, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, I encourage you to reserve your space now.

Sincerely,

Lisa Hill Manager of Travel & Special Programs Santa Barbara Museum of Art

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RHINE STRASBOURG RIVER DANUBE Cover: Visit Basel’s picturesque RIVER Old Town, where the spires of Münster France Germany Cathedral rise above the Rhine River. This page: Regensburg’s Dom St. Peter BASEL towers over the city, whose medieval center ZÜRICH is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Back cover: View the Swiss Alps’ Eiger, AIR Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks from the Kleine INTERLAKEN CRUISE Scheidegg cog railway station at Switzerland LAND an elevation of 6,762 feet. Study Leader Educated at Yale (BA 1958) and Harvard (MA 1959; PhD 1963), Thomas W. Simons, Jr., is currently a visiting scholar at Harvard’s Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies. During a 35-year U.S. Foreign Service career, he specialized in East-West relations, serving in Poland, the USSR, Romania, and Washington, D.C. During the 1990s Simons was U.S. Ambassador to Poland, Coordinator of U.S. Assistance to the New Independent States of the former Soviet Union, and U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan. He is the author of dozens of articles on Central and East European history and politics, and four books, including his most recent, Eurasia’s New Frontiers: Young States, Old Societies, Open Futures.

For information or to reserve space, please contact the Santa Barbara Museum of Art at (805) 884-6436 or [email protected] Prague Amorbach Abbey Strasbourg canals

Itinerary walking tour that showcases walls, stroll along Golden Lane Tuesday, October 17 six centuries of architectural a charmingly quaint street that Nuremberg Thursday, October 12 th & Friday, October 13 styles lining cobbled streets, dates back to the 15 century. The second-largest city in Home b Prague, an intricately decorated Inside the 11 historic houses , Nuremberg is a Czech Republic astronomical clock, and that line the lane are period treasure of medieval culture, Depart home on an overnight the iconic pointed spires of scenes depicting the life of the as evidenced in its historic flight to Prague. Upon arrival, Tyn Cathedral. Also visit goldsmiths and other artisans monuments, Gothic churches, the haunting Old Jewish who once lived and worked and elegant patrician houses. check in to the hotel. This th evening gather for a festive Cemetery and the 13 -century here; the upper levels contain A city tour includes the welcome reception and dinner at Old-New Synagogue within a medieval armory and courthouse where the Nazi war Lobkowicz Palace, an impressive Prague’s Jewish Quarter, part textile displays. crimes trials were held, and the of Old Town. InterContinental Hotel Prague (B,L) parade grounds where many Renaissance chateau perched InterContinental Hotel Prague (B) high above the river. of the Nazi Party rallies took InterContinental Hotel Prague (R,D) Monday, October 16 place during World War II. Sunday, October 15 Prague b Royal Crown (B,L,D) Prague Regensburg, Germany Saturday, October 14 Prague Visit the magnificent Strahov Originally a Celtic colony, Wednesday, October 18 Bamberg Discover the fairy tale–like Library for a private tour of Regensburg later became a setting of Prague’s Old Town, the collection of original prints fortress guarding the northern Enjoy a morning tour of a UNESCO World and manuscripts. Continue frontier of the Danube. The Bamberg, a UNESCO World to Prague Castle, a royal city is home to Dom St. Peter, Heritage site and perhaps the Heritage site, th during a residence as far back as the 10 one of the most impressive most perfect of all ancient guided century and still the seat of the cathedrals in Bavaria and a German cities, with hills, Czech government. Its walls fine example of Gothic style, canals, and splendid examples encompass Renaissance-era St. with medieval stained-glass of and Gothic Vitus Cathedral, an imposing windows. Enjoy a tour through architecture. Visit the Altes structure that incorporates the old medieval quarter Rathaus (old town hall), a a unique mix of Gothic and with its narrow streets and picturesque mixture of rustic Baroque elements, and the intimate squares lined with half-timbering and rococo Old Royal Palace, one of the medieval buildings, followed elegance perched on a tiny oldest parts of the castle, with by a performance by the island in the Pegnitz River; its elongated throne room Domspatzen Quartet. Embark and the city’s great cathedral, and soaring Vladislav Hall, the Royal Crown and begin featuring some of the most once the site of coronation your river cruise by transiting remarkable sculptures in banquets and indoor jousting the Main-Danube Canal. Germany. Enjoy a private tournaments. Still within the Royal Crown (B,L,D) concert before rejoining the ship and cruising to Würzburg. Royal Crown (B,L,D) Strasbourg canals Würzburg Residenz

Thursday, October 19 cruising, arrive in Rüdesheim Monday, October 23 cultural center, Basel is home to Würzburg on the Rhine, a winemaking Strasbourg, France Switzerland’s oldest university, Rising high above the Main town in the Like many of the Alsace where the German philosopher River, the Würzburg Residenz (Upper Middle Rhine Valley) region’s border cities, Strasbourg Friedrich Nietzsche taught. After Palace is one of the most UNESCO World Heritage has changed hands several lunch, transfer by motor coach to stunning baroque buildings in site. Enjoy a visit to Schloss times between France and Interlaken, the main gateway to . In the 16th Vollrads, a castle and wine Germany. Today, the city, the mountains and lakes of the century, this medieval castle was estate that has been making which is the capital of Alsace Bernese Oberland region of the converted into a magnificent wine for more than 800 years. and seat of the European Swiss Alps. palace with five grand halls, 300 Ten to 15 different wines are Parliament, reflects both cultures Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa (B,L) bedrooms, a mirrored gallery, made from the single grape linguistically, architecturally, and a glorious, recently restored variety, Reisling, grown in and gastronomically. Strasbourg Wednesday, October 25 ceiling fresco by Giovanni this unique Rheingau terroir, features a historic, UNESCO Interlaken Tiepolo. Enjoy a guided tour of a blend of climate, soil type, World Heritage–designated city the palace, followed by a private geomorphology, and other center with 16th-century half- Board a cog railway for the tasting of Franconian wines in plants in the area. timbered houses and a Gothic spectacular ascent to the Kleine the atmospheric, candlelit wine Royal Crown (B,L,D) cathedral built of red sandstone. Scheidegg Station with views cellar. Royal Crown (B,L,D) Visit the European Parliament of the famous Eiger North Sunday, October 22 for a specially arranged tour and Wall, as well as the Mönch and Friday, October 20 Heidelberg & Speyer a guest lecture on European Jungfrau peaks. This evening Miltenberg This morning take a guided affairs. Then board small boats enjoy a special farewell dinner. Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Miltenberg’s strategic location walking tour along the and meander along the canals Hotel & Spa (B,D) on the Main River allowed it winding baroque-style lanes of of Strasbourg’s “Petite France,” to develop into an important Heidelberg’s Old Town, home as the former tanners’ and Thursday, October 26 trading center in medieval to a number of great poets and fishmongers’ districts are known. Interlaken b Zurich b times. This morning enjoy a academics, world-famous castle Royal Crown (B,L,D) Home walking tour of Miltenberg’s ruins, and Germany’s oldest After breakfast, transfer to the picturesque half-timbered university, which dates back to Tuesday, October 24 Zurich airport for flights home.(B) houses, followed by an organ 1386. Continue to Speyer to Basel, Switzerland concert in nearby Amorbach’s visit its acclaimed Romanesque Disembark in Basel for a Benedictine Abbey church. cathedral, whose monumental walking tour of its medieval Old Return to the Royal Crown for crypt was the chosen burial Town. Steeped in Celtic-Roman an afternoon of cruising. place for German emperors and history and situated at the Royal Crown (B,L,D) kings for more than 300 years. crossroads of France, Germany, Enjoy a piano concert while and Switzerland, much of the Saturday, October 21 cruising to Strasbourg. ancient city of Basel still stands Rüdesheim Royal Crown (B,L,D) well preserved. An important After a morning of scenic Prague Astronomical Clock Program Rates Include All accommodations, meals, and excursions as specified in the itinerary • Full program of briefings, Royal Suite lectures, and presentations • Airport transfers on group arrival and departure days • Baggage handling • Gratuities to porters, wait staff, guides, drivers, and shipboard personnel • Port charges • Entrance fees • Welcome and farewell Deluxe Cabin wine receptions • House wine, beer, and soft drinks with welcome and farewell dinners and with lunches and dinners on board Royal Crown • Bottled water on motor coaches • Professional Sun Deck tour manager Air Arrangements U.S. domestic and international airfare is not Royal Crown included in the program rates. Round-trip economy- The elegant Royal Crown combines the nostalgic charm of the 1930s with the comfort and service class airfare from New York of a four-star vessel. Built in 1996 and refurbished in 2010, this 45-stateroom riverboat was crafted to Prague, Czech Republic, to ply the rivers flowing through the heart of Europe. Spacious teak decks blend with elegant public with return from Zurich, rooms and staterooms with mahogany, rosewood, and marble appointments, rich fabrics, and specially Switzerland, is approximately $800 per person as of designed furniture to create a unique river vessel. All suites are fitted with spacious cupboards, a August 2016 and is subject dressing table, satellite TV and radio, a safe deposit box, individually controlled air-conditioning, to change without notice. and en suite facilities with shower and hair dryer. Public amenities include a library, boutique, fitness Information about making area, elegant Art Deco–inspired lounge with panoramic views, and a dining room with open seating. flight arrangements will be sent to all participants. Outside there is a large sun deck running almost the entire length of the vessel, a Lido bar, a putting green, and a large-scale chessboard. The efficient air-conditioning system ensures a comfortable What to Expect temperature throughout the vessel, and two powerful engines can achieve a speed of up to 12 knots. The pace of this program is moderately active, with Program Rates, per person at least one mile of walking each day on excursions. Most Category/Deck Double Single Category/Deck Double Single of the historic city centers A D have large segments that are Junior/Select Deck $7,995 $12,795 Premium/Select Deck $9,995 — closed to motor coaches, and 145 sq. ft., two portholes, twin beds, shower 150 sq. ft., two portholes, queen bed, shower city tours involve walking on B E cobbled streets or uneven Superior/Select Deck $8,495 $13,595 Royal/Panorama Deck $12,995 — terrain, and may involve 145 sq. ft., two portholes, twin beds, shower 200 sq. ft., four large fixed windows, queen bed, extended periods of standing C shower in museums and churches. Deluxe/Select Deck $8,995 $15,295 Elevators and handrails on 145 sq. ft., two portholes, twin beds, shower stairs often are unavailable. Participants must be in good health and able to keep up with the group without assistance from tour staff.

A Note about Costs Tour costs are based upon current fuel prices, currency values, taxes, tariffs, and a minimum number of participants. While we will do everything possible to maintain the listed prices, they are subject to change. If there are significant changes, details and costs will be advised prior to departure. General Information Program Rates Do No t Include U.S. domestic to the and international airfare • Passport/visa expenses • Medical PragueA Danube, M ain & Rhine Swiss river c r Alpsuise expenses and immunizations • Private airport transfers outside of group arrival and departure days • Travel insurance • Optional excursions or deviations from the scheduled tour • Excess aboard the Royal Crown • October 12–26, 2017 baggage charges • Meals not specified in the itinerary; dishes and beverages not part of the included meals; liquor or soft drinks except as noted • Laundry or dry cleaning • Telephone, fax, Internet, and email charges • Room service • Other items of To reserve a place, please complete and return this form with your a personal nature deposit of $1,000 per person, payable to Santa Barbara Museum Travel Insurance We strongly recommend the purchase of Art, to: Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State Street, of trip cancellation insurance, which is available for coverage Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2746. Or fax the form to (805) 966-6840. of expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness You may also reserve space by calling (805) 884-6436. or accident. Baggage insurance is also recommended. In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel Payment program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of q Enclosed is my check for $ ($1,000 per person, reimbursement. payable to Santa Barbara Museum of Art), to reserve Itinerary Modifications The itinerary presented for place(s) on Prague to the Swiss Alps. OR this tour is subject to modification and change by the Santa q Charge my deposit to: Barbara Museum of Art and Criterion Travel, the tour operator. q q q q Every reasonable effort will be made to operate the program VISA MasterCard AmEx Discover as planned; however, should unforeseen world events and conditions require the itinerary to be altered, the Santa Barbara credit Card number Exp. Date Museum of Art and the tour operator reserve the right to do so for the safety and best interest of the group. Any extra expenses Cardholder Signature Security Code incurred in this situation are the responsibility of the participant. q Group Size This program is limited to 74 participants, I/we understand that final payment is due June 14, 2017, 120 days prior to including travelers from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the departure. Registrations after June 14, 2017: full payment is due. National Trust for Historic Preservation, Harvard, and Stanford.

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to the PragueA Danube, M ain & Rhine Swiss river c r Alpsuise aboard the Royal Crown • October 12–26, 2017

Highlights Travel for eight nights aboard the elegant Royal Crown along the Danube, Main, and Rhine rivers and the Main-Danube Canal, which winds 106 miles through rural Bavaria, the Franconian Alps, and the scenic Altmühl Valley. Attend musical performances in memorable settings—the Bamberg Visit six UNESCO World Heritage String Quartet in the city’s historic Sites: the historic centers of Prague, residence, a recital on Amorbach Bamberg, and Strasbourg; the Abbey’s famous Baroque organ, and Würzburg Residenz; the Upper Middle a shipboard concert by a top local Rhine Valley; and Speyer Cathedral. pianist.

Enjoy a private welcome evening at a Take a guided tour of the courthouse beautiful ancestral palace near Prague, in Nuremberg, site of the war crimes and a grand finale dinner at the trials, and hear a lecture on European Victoria-Jungfrau Hotel, set against affairs in Strasbourg, home of the the dramatically beautiful Swiss Alps. European Parliament.