The Historic May 6–19, 2019

The Historic RHINE  TO AMSTERDAM ABOARD THE ROYAL CROWN With BARRY STRAUSS, BASEL TO AMSTERDAM Bryce and Edith M. Bowmar Professor in Humanistic Studies, Cornell University ABOARD THE Royal Crown

May 6–19, 2019 With BARRY STRAUSS, Bryce and Edith M. Bowmar Professor in Humanistic Studies, Cornell University STUDY Barry Strauss, the Bryce and Dear Traveler, LEADERS Edith M. Bowmar Professor in Humanistic Studies at Cornell he AIA’s first cruise along the Rhine and University, is chair of Cornell’s Moselle Rivers will be hosted by Barry Strauss, Department of History, a military a historian of ancient Greece and Rome, and historian with a focus on ancient Greece and two additional guest lecturers. Join them Rome, and an acclaimed author whose books Tand explore the region’s ancient Roman heritage and include Masters of Command: Alexander, 20th-century military history for twelve unforgettable Hannibal, Caesar and the Genius of Leadership days aboard the luxurious, 45-suite Royal Crown riverboat. (2012) and, most recently, The Death of Caesar (2016). Educated in history at Cornell (BA ’74) Enjoy gorgeous scenery, dine in a historic castle, visit and Yale (PhD ’79), he studied archaeology at the vineyard estates to taste regional wines, and sample American School of Classical Studies at Athens as a local craft brews. Cruise from Basel to Amsterdam and Heinrich Schliemann Fellow (1978–79). At Cornell, visit classic highlights such as Strasbourg, Mainz, and the Prof. Strauss teaches courses on the history of fairytale castles of the romantic Rhine; several well-pre- ancient Greece, war and peace in the ancient served ancient Roman cities; and important sites from world, the history of battle, and specialized topics in ancient history. World War II, including General Patton’s famous Third Army crossing in Oppenheim and Operation Market Garden at Arnhem.

On many days, you will be invited to choose the (included) excursion activity that best suits your interests. Some excur- sions explore ancient Rome’s impact on the region, such as Augusta Raurica, the largest Roman ruins in Switzer- land, with one of Central Europe’s best-preserved Roman theaters; and ’s Roman ruins at Trier, garrison at Bodobrica, and Xanten Archaeological Park and open- air museum. Other excursions delve into World War II history along the Rhine and Moselle, from Arnhem’s Airborne Museum and Nijmegen’s Overloon Museum to the Oversteek Bridge, where American soldiers fought for the liberation of the Netherlands.

Your travel experiences will be enhanced by presentations from a stellar team of study leaders: Cornell professor Barry Strauss, a military historian specializing in ancient Greece and Rome; Colonel Kevin Weddle, Ret., a professor of military theory and strategy at the U.S. Army War College; and Carlos Eire, Professor of History & Religious Studies at Yale. An optional, two-night, pre-cruise extension in Basel, ; and an optional, two-night, post-cruise extension in Holland are also available.

Since we are sharing this cruise with travelers from Cornell, Princeton, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Yale, space aboard the 45-suite Royal Crown is limited. I encourage you to reserve your suite today by contacting AIA Tours at 800-748-6262 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

R. Todd Nielsen Director, AIA Tours Archaeological Institute of America Colonel Kevin J. Weddle, Carlos Eire, T. Lawrason Riggs Ret., Professor of Military Theory Professor of History & Religious and Strategy at the U. S. Army War Studies at Yale, specializes in the College, is a veteran of Operations social, intellectual, religious, and Desert Storm and Enduring cultural history of late medieval Freedom. Col. Weddle has led groups of visitors to and early modern Europe, with a strong focus on significant battlefields and beachheads of World both the Protestant and Catholic Reformations. Wars I and II, as well as to crucial sites in A past president of the Society for Reformation centuries-earlier campaigns, such as Waterloo and Research, he is currently researching attitudes Agincourt. He received his PhD from Princeton in toward miracles in the 16th and 17th centuries. history in 2003 and is the author of Lincoln’s Tragic His latest book, Reformations: The Early Modern Admiral: The Life of Samuel Francis Du Pont. World (2016), won the R.R. Hawkins Prize for Best Book of the Year from the American SCHOENENBOURG FORT Publishers Association. JOHN FROST BRIDGE

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Marvel at Cologne’s stunning cathedral (COVER), an acclaimed marriage of German Catholicism and Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site. (THIS PAGE) Explore the Roman archaeological site of Augusta Raurica, founded around 44 B.C. and the oldest known Roman colony on the Rhine. Sample some of the fine Rhine wines made from grapes grown along the banks of the Rhine and Moselle rivers (BACK COVER). NETHERLANDS Amsterdam houses important finds from the banks of the Rhine River in the Deventer excavation and details the history shadow of Mainz’s charming Arnhem of the colony. OPTION 2: The architecture. Royal Crown (B,L,D) R hine GERMANY Ri e Kunstmuseum Basel, which r contains the most important Saturday, May 11 Duisburg public art collection in RHINE GORGE Switzerland, including the largest This morning traverse the scenic Cologne collection of works by the Rhine Gorge, the popular name Rhine Rier Royal Crown (B,L,D) for the Upper BELGIUM alley Holbein family. Valley, which earned UNESCO ier R e Thursday, May 9 ll World Heritage designation in se Mo STRASBOURG, FRANCE 2002 for its unique combination Bernkastel Mainz Trier Like many of the region’s border of geological, historical, cultural, cities, Strasbourg has traded and industrial reasons. This LUXEMBOURG hands several times between part of the Rhine also features France and Germany; today, strongly in folklore, including

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R World Heritage-designated Basel city center with 16th-century Sunday, May 12 SWITZERLAND half-timbered houses and a TRIER / BERNKASTEL Gothic cathedral built of red Trier is possibly the oldest city in sandstone. This morning explore Germany and well known for its the city by coach and on foot, Roman and medieval buildings. then meander on local boats Visit the well-preserved Porta Itinerary through the canals of Stras- Nigra city gate, the 4th-century Monday–Tuesday, May 6–7 bourg’s “Petite France” (the of Constantine (Aula HOME / BASEL, former tanners’ and fishmongers’ Palatina), and a 2nd-century SWITZERLAND districts). This afternoon, choose A.D. Roman bridge, still in use. Depart home on an overnight from one of two options. After lunch visit Bernkastel- flight to Basel. Embark the OPTION 1: Ouvrage Schoenen- Kues, an acclaimed wine- Royal Crown on May 7 and enjoy bourg (Fort Schoenenbourg), growing center on the Middle a welcome reception and dinner. a Maginot Line fortification. Moselle and birthplace of one Royal Crown (R,D) Although heavily bombarded of the most famous German during the Battle of France in polymaths, the medieval church- “PETITE FRANCE,” Wednesday, May 8 man and philosopher Nikolaus STRASBOURG 1940, it suffered little significant BASEL damage and retains all of its von Kues. Enjoy a private tasting This morning take a walking original structural elements. of wines, primarily Reislings, tour of Basel’s medieval Old OPTION 2: A wine tasting in grown on steep-sloped vineyards. Town. Steeped in Celtic-Roman Alsace, an important wine- Royal Crown (B,L,D) history and situated at the cross- producing region in France, Monday, May 13 roads of France, Germany, and noted for its dry Rieslings. KOBLENZ / REMAGEN Switzerland, much of the ancient Royal Crown (B,L,D) city of Basel still stands and is After a morning of cruising, well preserved. An important Friday, May 10 disembark in Koblenz and cultural center, Basel is home to MAINZ, GERMANY continue to Namedy Castle for KAMPEN Switzerland’s oldest university, Enjoy a morning of cruising a personal welcome by Princess where the German philosopher along the beautiful Rhine River Heide von Hohenzollern, a Friedrich Nietzsche taught. to Mainz, where native son private concert, and a private In the afternoon, choose from Johannes Gutenberg developed tour while the ship continues to one of two options. OPTION 1: movable type printing in 1439. Remagen. Namedy Castle dates Augusta Raurica, site of the This afternoon, take a guided back to the 14th century and, oldest known Roman colony tour of the Gutenberg Museum, since the late 20th century, has on the Rhine. Ongoing where you can view a replica of functioned as a cultural center excavations have revealed Gutenberg’s workshop, observe featuring concerts, art exhibi- a theater, aqueduct, a demonstration of his printing tions, and the annual Art in the assembly chamber, tavern, method, and see a copy of his Park week. Continue overland bakery, and tile kiln, 42-line Bible, printed between to Remagen to view the Bridge among other structures. 1452 and 1455. Then take an Towers and hear a guest lecture The onsite museum opportunity to stroll along the on the Battle of Remagen, when BASEL

Allied troops unexpectedly captured the Ludendorff Bridge over the Rhine in March 1945 and seriously thwarted German military operations in the area. Royal Crown (B,L,D)

Tuesday, May 14 COLOGNE Arrive in Cologne after a morning of cruising. Germany’s fourth most populous city strad- dles the Rhine near Germany’s borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, and is home to one of Europe’s oldest and largest universities. Tour Cologne

Cathedral, the city’s most famous JUNGFRAU and most beloved landmark and a monumental Dutch manor Bridge in Nijmegen, where the a UNESCO World Heritage site. house originally built in the 12th American soldiers who died Also visit the Roman-German century. Royal Crown (B,L,D) here fighting for the liberation Museum to view a large collec- of the Netherlands are honored tion of artifacts from the Roman Friday, May 17 every night with the lighting in settlement on which modern ARNHEM slow succession of street lamps Cologne is built. This evening Today choose from one of two spanning the bridge. enjoy free time for independent full-day options. OPTION 1: From Royal Crown (B,L,D) exploration in Cologne. its 19th-century days as a genteel Optional Pre-Tour Extension Royal Crown (B,L,D) resort town, Arnhem secured a Saturday, May 18 May 4–7, 2019 place in World War II history as AMSTERDAM BASEL Wednesday, May 15 the site of Operation Market Amsterdam is the capital of the DUISBERG / DUSSELDORF Spend two additional nights in Garden, the failed effort by Netherlands, although not the charming Basel, including an Cruise to Duisberg and choose Allied forces to secure nine seat of government. An import- excursion to scenic Lake Lucerne. one of two options for this bridges over the Rhine. Visit ant port during the 17th-century (2B/2D) afternoon’s activity. OPTION 1: Frost Bridge, named after the Dutch Golden Age, it is one of Xanten Archaeological Park and British officer in command at Europe’s top financial centers HAARLEM open-air museum, built on the Arnhem, and the Airborne and has a long history in the site of the Roman settlement of Museum, dedicated to the Battle diamond trade. The city’s 17th- Colonia Ulpia Traiana. of Arnhem. Also explore the century canals and 19th- and OPTION 2: Dusseldorf, an inter- Overloon War Museum in 20th-century Defence Line of national business and financial Nijmegen, located on the site of Amsterdam enjoy UNESCO center renowned for its fashion the Battle of Overloon, a World World Heritage status. This and trade fairs. Explore some of War II tank and infantry battle morning enjoy a boat tour of the city’s wealth of contempo- between Allied and German the city’s extensive canal system, rary art museums and enjoy a forces that occurred in Septem- then choose from one of three tasting of Altbier (top-fermented ber and October 1944, in the optional afternoon activities. “old beer”) at a local brewery. aftermath of Operation Market OPTION 1: A walking tour of Optional Post-Tour Extension Royal Crown (B,L,D) Garden. OPTION 2: Explore the occupied Amsterdam, ending May 19–21, 2019 Kröller-Müller Museum, a at the Resistance Museum. HOLLAND Thursday, May 16 national art museum and OPTION 2: A visit to the Rijks- DEVENTER, NETHERLANDS sculpture park that boasts the museum, a Dutch national Enjoy special access to the drawing Today choose from two op- second-largest collection of museum dedicated to art and and etching “cupboards” at the tional activities. OPTION 1: Park Van Gogh paintings and a fine history, and free time for inde- Teylers Museum in Haarlem, Kalkriese, archaeological site of assemblage of modern and pendent exploration. OPTION 3: where exquisite Rembrandt and a pivotal victory of Germanic contemporary sculptures. Those An afternoon of independent Michelangelo masterpieces are tribes over the Romans in A.D. who wish may enjoy optional exploration. ALL: This evening on display. Also visit the Frans 9. The site museum highlights cycling in the surrounding Park enjoy a festive farewell dinner on Hals Museum, housed in a former ongoing research in the area. Hoge Velwe. Drive to the tiny board. Royal Crown (B,L,D) almshouse, and the Mauritshuis OPTION 2: A walking tour and country village of Bronkhorst, Museum’s collection of superb museum visit in Kampen, a population approximately 150, Sunday, May 19 Dutch Golden Age paintings. End former Hanseatic League city for free time to explore its pic- AMSTERDAM / HOME in the charming canalside town of with one of the best-preserved turesque buildings and medieval After breakfast and disembarka- Delft, lifetime home of Vermeer. (2B/1L/2D) old town centers in the Neth- castle. ALL: This evening enjoy tion, transfer to the airport for erlands. Afternoon tea will be (B) an optional walk at sunset across flights home. Additional details and pricing will taken in Middachten Castle, the modern De Oversteek be sent to confirmed participants. BASEL

PROGRAM RATES INCLUDE: All accommodations, meals, and excursions as specified in the itinerary Full program of briefings, lectures, and presentations Airport transfers on group arrival and departure days Baggage handling Gratuities to porters, wait staff, guides, drivers, and shipboard personnel Royal Crown Port charges With the nostalgic charm of a glamorous 1930s yacht and the Entrance fees comfort and service of a four-star vessel, the elegant 45-stateroom Welcome and farewell receptions Royal Crown is perfect for cruising European waterways. Spacious teak House wine, beer, and soft drinks decks blend with elegant public rooms and staterooms appointed with with all group lunches and dinners mahogany, rosewood, and marble, rich fabrics, and specially designed Bottled water on motor coaches furniture. All passenger cabins have a view with picture windows (Panorama Deck) or two large portholes (Select Deck) for expansive Professional tour manager views. The cabins are fully air-conditioned and heated with individual climate control and have a flat-screen television, ample wardrobe space General Information and bedside drawers for storage, and a small combination safe. En suite bathrooms are equipped with a shower and hair dryer. Public amenities PROGRAM RATES DO NOT INCLUDE U.S. domestic and international include a library, boutique, elegant Art Deco-inspired lounge with pano- airfare Passport and visa expenses ramic views, and a dining room with open seating. The Lido Deck features Medical expenses and immunizations a large sun deck running almost the entire length of the vessel, the Lido Private airport transfers outside of bar, a putting green, and a large-scale chessboard. group arrival and departure days Travel insurance Deviations from

PROGRAM RATES, per person (including VAT and taxes) the scheduled tour Excess-baggage charges Meals not specified in the CATEGORY/DECK DOUBLE SINGLE itinerary; dishes and beverages not Junior Suite/Select $6,995 $10,995 part of the included meals; liquor or A 145 sq. ft., two portholes, twin beds soft drinks except as noted Laundry or dry cleaning Telephone, fax, Superior Suite/Select $7,495 $11,795 Internet, and email charges Room B 145 sq. ft., two portholes, twin beds service Other items of a personal Deluxe Suite/Select $7,995 $12,995 nature C 145 sq. ft., two portholes, twin beds WHAT TO EXPECT The pace of this program is moderate- Premium Suite /Select $8,995 --- ly active, with a minimum of one mile D 150 sq. ft., two portholes, queen bed of walking each day on excursions, Royal Suite/Panorama $11,995 --- often on cobbled streets or uneven E 200 sq. ft., four large fixed windows, queen bed terrain. Elevators and handrails on stairs often are unavailable. There may be extended periods of standing outside in the elements. Temperatures will be in the 60s to low 70s F, with cool mornings and evenings. Partic- ipants must be in good health and able to walk without assistance. 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 every- thing possible to maintain the listed prices, they are subject to change. If AIR ARRANGEMENTS there are significant changes, details Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc., can provide airline arrangements for this trip and can be and costs will be advised prior to departure. reached at (877) 376-1754. You are also welcome to book your air transportation through your local travel agent, an online travel site, or the airline of your choice. Please note: GROUP SIZE U.S. domestic and international airfare is not included in the program rates. Round-trip This program is limited to 75 partic- economy-class airfare from New York to Basel, Switzerland, with return from Amsterdam, ipants, including travelers from the Archaeological Institute of America, Netherlands, is approximately $650 per person as of August 2018 and is subject to change Cornell, Princeton, the National Trust without notice. for Historic Preservation, and Yale. DUSSELDORF

to purchase trip cancellation insurance. If the program is cancelled by AIA Tours or our tour operator, you will receive a full refund, without further obligation on our part. Refunds cannot be made to participants who do not participate in any part of the program, who do not complete the tour for whatever reason, or whose documentation RESERVATION FORM HISTORY for entry into any country on the FOUNTAIN, KOBLENZ itinerary is delayed or denied. NOTE: Neither AIA Tours nor The Historic Rhine INSURANCE Criterion Travel, the tour Travel insurance for trip cancel- operator, accepts liability for BASEL TO AMSTERDAM lation and interruption, medical any airline cancellation penalty aboard the Royal Crown incurred by the purchase of a problems, baggage loss and May 6–19, 2019 delay, etc., is highly recommend- nonrefundable ticket in conjunc- tion with this tour. ed. 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HIGHLIGHTS

Cruise twelve nights aboard the privately chartered Royal Crown from Basel to Amsterdam, enjoying the SCENIC RHINE GORGE and the The Historic hillside vineyards and historic castles of the Moselle.

Enjoy carefully curated excursion options throughout the cruise, all included in the tour price, for SMALL-GROUP RHINE EXPERIENCES and the RHINE opportunity to focus on what most interests you. BASEL TO AMSTERDAM Explore some of Europe’s  best-preserved ROMAN RUINS, ABOARD THE ROYAL CROWN including Augusta Raurica, Xanten, and Kalkriese, where an epic battle With BARRY STRAUSS, between the Romans and Germanic BASEL TO AMSTERDAM tribes was fought. Bryce and Edith M. Bowmar Professor in Humanistic Studies, Cornell University ABOARD THE Visit important WORLD WAR II Royal Crown SITES, among them Fort Schoenen- bourg, a Maginot Line fortification; May 6–19, 2019 strategically critical Allied Rhine River With BARRY STRAUSS, crossings; and Arnhem, where the Bryce and Edith M. Bowmar Professor in Humanistic Studies, Cornell University unsuccessful Operation Market Garden unfolded.