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Grand Danube NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas, Reserve your Danube River Cruise today! entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and PROGRAM DATES INCLUDED FEATURES Trip #:6-23811W meals not mentioned in this brochure under included fea- tures; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. Send to Grand Danube Passage MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL -The right is retained Air Program dates: October 5-20, 2018 to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of Brown Travelers this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel, is unfit for travel or YOUR ONE-OF-A-KIND JOURNEY ACCOMMODATIONS Paid c/o AHI Travel whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger Land | Cruise Program dates: October 6-20, 2018 to themselves or to others on the trip, subject only to the re- (With baggage handling.) • Participation of a Brown faculty member AHI Travel U.S. Postage International Tower-Suite 600 quirement that the portion of the total amount paid which cor- Std. Presorted responds to the unused services and accommodations be will enrich your experience. 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue • Two nights in Sofia, Bulgaria, at the deluxe Dear Graduates, Parents and Friends of Brown, Grand Danube refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including Chicago, IL 60631 without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a Sofia Hotel Balkan. •Expert-led Enrichment programs enhance wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fit and LAND | CRUISE PROGRAM Join us on a cultural adventure to eight countries and discover elegant Eastern European able to assist them, and who will be totally responsible for • Nine nights aboard the first-class MS your insight into the region. PASSAGE Please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 with questions regarding this trip or to providing all required assistance. Category-Deck Full Brown Travelers Special cities, Old World villages and the storied Danube River. Experience the best of both land and make a reservation. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation of- Amadeus Silver. • Discovery excursions highlight the local fered by AHI Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excursion Price Savings Price* river journeys beginning with two nights in the Balkan city of Sofia, Bulgaria, and culminating fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the • Three nights in Prague, Czech Republic, at the culture, heritage and history: ticket price may be levied. If connecting flights are requested, with three nights in Prague, Czech Republic. Sail the mighty Danube for nine nights, stopping Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) special promotional fares may be used, in which case penal- E-Haydn (Aft) $5,045 $250 $4,795 deluxe Art Deco Imperial Hotel. –Admire Sofia’s unique landmarks. ties of as much as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if to visit historic highlights, regal palaces and vibrant cities eager to display their rich history and reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After de- –Take a panoramic tour of Vidin. 1) ________________________________________________________________________ parture, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged D-Haydn (Midship) $5,245 $250 $4,995 TRANSFERS Title First Middle Last Date of Birth the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE architectural flair. Along the way, visit inspiring UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 •All deluxe motor coach transfers in the Land | –Visit the Museum of the Iron Gates Region. DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to C-Strauss (Aft) $5,545 $250 $5,295 remarkable Wachau Valley, and taste the region’s wines and cuisine. Return home dreaming Email: __________________________________________ ______________________ make their own airline reservations independently will be Cruise Program and baggage handling. –Discover Belgrade’s historic sites. wholly responsible for arrival and departure transfers, and any of fairy-tale castles and memorable evenings spent stargazing along the Danube. Class/Parent Year(s) airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program can- B-Strauss (Midship) $5,645 $250 $5,395 cellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). EXTENSIVE MEAL PROGRAM –Enjoy a city tour and wine tasting in Pécs. BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline Travel in comfort and enjoy the excursions, cultural events and lectures arranged especially 2) ________________________________________________________________________ policy and the class of service flown. Details will be provided A-Mozart (Aft) $5,845 $250 $5,595 • Fourteen breakfasts, nine lunches and 10 –Marvel at Melk’s Benedictine abbey. Title First Middle Last Date of Birth with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are dinners, including Welcome and Farewell for this adventure. You can also customize your journey with a choice of included Personalize subject to change by the carrier without notice. Excess bag- Suite-Mozart (Midship) $6,345 $250 $6,095 –Uncover the highlights of beautiful Passau. gage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces Dinners; tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine, Your Cruise excursions in select ports of call. Email: __________________________________________ ______________________ are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your –Experience Prague’s Old Town, and stroll wardrobe accordingly. Transport of baggage and personal ef- Suites feature a balcony. Categories A, B and C feature a drop-down panoramic window. beer or soft drinks with lunch and dinner. Class/Parent Year(s) fects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. along Charles Bridge. We will be joined by alumni and friends from several other institutions, including Lehigh, AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS- Categories D and E feature a window. • Take advantage of leisure time to try the local On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, or from trip *Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel. VAT and Port Tax supplement is an additional Choose from a selection of Syracuse and U.C. Berkeley. Space is limited, so I encourage you to make your reservations Street Address: ____________________________________________________________ participants, photographic or video images of passengers and cuisine independently. trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you au- $395 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and PERSONALIZE YOUR CRUISE | PYC today. thorize AHI Travel, Brown University and the Brown Alumni As- do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated). sociation, without providing compensation to you, or obtaining excursions in these towns: City: ______________________________________________________________________ additional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included Single supplement waived for solo travelers! This offer is limited, capacity controlled and tends to sell out quickly. with any videos, in AHI Travel's and/or Brown's sales, market- Belgrade | Budapest | Bratislava | State: ________________________________________ ZIP: ________________________ ing, advertising, publicity and/or training activities. Vienna | Dürnstein | Prague Sincerely, RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel, Brown University and the Brown Alumni Association do not own or operate any entity Let us arrange your flights! which provides goods or services for this program, and act • Free time to pursue your own interests. Home: (_________)_____________________ Cell: (_________)_____________________ only as agents for the independent suppliers of travel con- veyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All AAHI FlexAir | Our experts are ready to assist • Welcome and Farewell Receptions to mingle such persons or entities are independent contractors. As a re- sult, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liable you in booking flights. Our personalized air program with fellow travelers. Sharing with__________________________________________ (Form sent separately) for any negligence or willful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI offers the following advantages: • Clearly hear your English-speaking guide I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not responsible for with your own VOX headset. any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier con- > price guarantee to protect you from fuel Beth Goldman Galer '88 Ì Cabin Category Desired: 1st choice______________ 2nd choice______________ nections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property, or accident, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any surcharge increases after ticket purchase • Tipping of guides and drivers. Director of the Alumni Travel Program nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommo- Melk Abbey Land | Cruise Program and AHI FlexAir • Complimentary travel mementos. dations, transportation or other services or for any substitu- > arrival and departure transfers on most flights I/we reserve the Land | Cruise Program and request the AHI FlexAir to Sofia, tion of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without Faculty Lecturer notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby. UNESCO World Heritage
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