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Prague to Berlin An Elbe River Cruise aboard the Frederic Chopin • May 2–13, 2018 The Elbe River has long been an important delineator of east and west in Europe. Linking two of the most fascinating capitals of Europe—Prague and Berlin—it traverses a land filled with captivating treasures, including cosmopolitan cities and picturesque towns; terraced vineyards and lush orchards; fortress-crowned crags; and the spectacular gorges of “Saxon Switzerland.”

This seven-night river cruise aboard the 42-cabin Frederic Chopin embraces the broad sweep of history across this region of Europe from Bohemia to the former East : Prague Castle, a sprawling 9th-century castle complex that has served as the seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia; the Wittenberg church where Martin Luther posted his 95 Reformation Theses; historic Jewish synagogues and cemeteries; World War II memorials; Meissen’s fine porcelain workshop; the treasures of ’s ; and Potsdam’s whimsical Sanssouci Palace, summer residence of Frederick the Great and notable for the numerous temples and follies within its park. A more contemporary, and quirkier, treasure is Friedensreich Hundertwasser’s Green Citadel in Magdeburg, a fine example of a unique artistic vision often compared to that of Antoni Gaudi.

this page: The Frederic Chopin has accommodations Dresden’s Old Town along for only 70 guests, so to ensure your place the Elbe River glows at sunset. on this voyage through a part of Europe front cover: Meissen’s spectacular cathedral rich with history and culture, please call and Albrechtsburg Castle overlook the Elbe River. (888) 328-2089 or (650) 38-2089; or back cover: email [email protected]. Dresden’s Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) is an outstanding example of Protestant sacred architecture, and features one of the largest domes in Europe. Lecturers

Harvey Cox served as the Hollis Professor of Nina Tumarkin, AM ’67, PhD ’75, Professor of Divinity at the Harvard Divinity School before History and Director of Russian Area Studies at retiring in 2009. He was educated at the Wellesley College, is a longtime Associate of University of Pennsylvania (AB in history, 1951), Harvard’s Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Yale (master’s in divinity, 1955), and Harvard Studies. Former President Bill Clinton read her (PhD in history and philosophy of religion, 1963). book on World War II in Russian memory and After spending a postdoctoral year in Berlin, he wrote The myth, The Living and the Dead, before his Victory Day visit to Secular City, which became an international best-seller. At Moscow in May 1995. She is also the author of Lenin Lives! The Harvard Professor Cox taught courses on the interaction of Lenin Cult in Soviet Russia. At Wellesley College, where she has religion, politics, and culture in both the Divinity School and the taught since 1975, Professor Tumarkin teaches courses in all College. Recently he has focused his attention on historical and periods of Russia’s dramatic history—medieval, imperial, and current relations between Christianity and Islam. Soviet—as well as modern European history. Semper Opera ItinerarY House, Dresden for a private viewing of original prints and manuscripts. Embark the Frederic Wednesday & Thursday, May 2 & 3 Chopin for the first of seven nights Depart home on an overnight flight to aboard. Frederic Chopin (B,L,D) Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. Arrive on Thursday and transfer to your Sunday, May 6 hotel, located on the edge of Prague’s historic Old Town. Prague Marriott Prague Explore Prague’s Jewish Quarter, visiting

Friday, May 4 the haunting Old Jewish Cemetery and the 13th-century Old-New Synagogue, Prague the oldest active synagogue in Europe. Set out on a walking tour of charming Frederic Chopin (B,L,D) Old Town Prague, largely unchanged for centuries. See Old Town Square, home Monday, May 7 of an intricately decorated astronomical clock and the iconic pointed spires of Bad Schandau / Germany Enjoy a morning of cruising along the Tyn Cathedral. Stroll among the artists beautiful Elbe River through “Saxon and musicians across the Charles Bridge, Switzerland” to the picturesque spa which spans the Vltava River and offers town of Bad Schandau, a summer resort spectacular views of Prague Castle and for more than two centuries. Travel the domes and turrets of Old Town. uphill and inland by motorcoach to see The afternoon is at leisure before a gala the spectacular Bastei Rock and the welcome reception, dinner, and private maze of pinnacles, ravines, and bizarre Old Town concert at an impressive 17th-century Bridge stone formations said to have inspired Tower, chateau with panoramic views of the red- Prague Richard Wagner’s Lohengrin. Drive to roofed city and the Vltava River below. Prague Marriott (B,R,D) Dresden to meet up with the ship again. Frederic Chopin (B,L,D)

Saturday, May 5 Tuesday, May 8 Prague (Embark) Today explore Prague Castle, a royal Dresden One of the most beautiful cities in residence as far back as the 10th century Germany, Dresden is renowned for and still the seat of the Czech government. its splendid architecture and Its walls encompass Renaissance-era St. world-class art collections. Enjoy a Vitus Cathedral, an imposing structure walking tour of the Old Town, including that incorporates a unique mix of Gothic Theater Square and the Frauenkirche and Baroque elements; and the Old Royal (Church of Our Lady), an outstanding Palace, one of the oldest parts of the castle, example of Protestant sacred architecture with its elongated throne room and soaring that was rebuilt and reconsecrated Vladislav Hall, once the site of coronation in 2005 after being leveled by Allied banquets and indoor jousting tournaments. bombs during World War II. This Still within the walls, stroll along Golden afternoon choose from one of two Lane, a charmingly quaint street that dates optional excursions (both at additional Chinese back to the 15th century. Inside the 11 Tea House, cost): (1) Travel to nearby Sanssouci historic houses that line the lane are Palace Schloss Wackerbarth, a period scenes depicting the life historic chateau where of the goldsmiths and other nobles once resided, artisans who once lived and known today as worked here; the upper levels ’s oldest contain a medieval armory sparkling wine and textile displays. Conclude producer. Explore the day with a visit to the the vineyards, magnificent Strahov Library sip the famous bubbly, and sample the wines. (2) Visit Friedensreich Hundertwasser, for AIR Dresden’s Transparent Factory, a glass- whom straight lines were anathema. CRUISE BERLIN walled facility designed by Volkswagen Optionally, enjoy an E-bike (electric POTSDAM for the production of its top-of-the- bike) tour along the riverside MAGDEBURG line Phaeton and expanded into a promenade, with photo opportunities WITTENBERG fascinating interactive exhibition space and a river crossing by ferry. An Elbe River for innovative future technologies. afternoon of cruising is followed by the MEISSEN Enjoy a behind-the-scenes visit to the captain’s farewell reception and dinner. Germany BAD production line for the new e-Golf. Frederic Chopin (B,L,D) DRESDEN SCHANDAU Or enjoy free time to explore Dresden independently. Frederic Chopin (B,L,D) Saturday, May 12

PRAGUE Wednesday, May 9 Potsdam (Disembark) Disembark in Potsdam and explore the Czech Republic Vltava River Dresden / Meissen magnificently Rococo Sanssouci Palace This morning visit the Palace and Park, originally sketched by museum and explore the Old Masters Frederick the Great and now Cecilienhof Palace Gallery, where works by Rembrandt, the largest UNESCO World Rubens, and Raphael are displayed. Heritage site in Germany. Also Also marvel at the glittering displays visit Cecilienhof Palace, where of precious objects from the late Churchill, Truman, and Stalin met Renaissance and Rococo periods at at the historic Potsdam Conference Dresden Castle’s Green Vault. This in 1945 and redrew the map of afternoon drive to Meissen, where the Europe. Overnight in Potsdam or formula for hard-paste porcelain was continue to Berlin for the optional developed in 1708. Visit the workshop extension. Steigenberger Hotel that continues to make the “white Sansscouci (B,L) gold” by hand, and see the exquisite collection at the Porcelain Museum. Sunday, May 13 Optionally, enjoy a bike ride along the Frederic Chopin (B,L,D) Potsdam / Berlin / Home river. Transfer to Berlin Tegel airport for return flights home.(B) Thursday, May 10 Wittenberg Call at Wittenberg for a visit to the Castle Church, where in 1517 Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door, beginning the Protestant Reformation. Wittenberg’s historic Market Square, spared by the Allies during bombing raids, is now a UNESCO World Bastei Heritage site. On a walking tour of Old Town, visit Luther’s home as well as St. Mary’s Church, where he preached. Frederic Chopin (B,L,D)

Friday, May 11 Magdeburg Founded by Charlemagne in 805, Magdeburg was one of the most important medieval cities in Europe. Visit the cathedral, the oldest Gothic example in Germany, and the highly imaginative Green Citadel of artist frederic Chopin

The 80-passenger Frederic Chopin was launched in 2002 in Germany. With its moderate draft, the vessel is ideally suited to navigate rivers and canals in SUN DECK virtually the whole of Europe. Public areas are spacious and elegantly decorated. The restaurant accommodates all UPPER DECK (All cabins with French balcony) CRUISE DIRECTOR GIFT SHOP Program Rates Include

120 118 116 114 112 110 108 106 104 102 PANORAMA passengers in one sitting and LOUNGE All accommodations and RECEPTION BAR meals as specified in the serves delicious regional and 121 119 117 115 111 109 107 105 103 101 international cuisines, and the itinerary • All excursions as MAIN DECK specified in the itinerary • Full salon with its resident pianist is a 202 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 program of briefings, lectures, PANORAMA superb place to end your evening RESTAURANT and presentations • Group 223 221 219 217 215 211 209 207 205 203 with your choice of beverage from 201 transfers for all participants on group arrival and departure the ship’s bar. All cabins feature Program Rates, per person CAT 1 CAT 2 CAT 3 CAT 4 CAT 5 CAT 6 days • Baggage handling • an en suite bathroom with shower, DOUBLE CABINS SINGLE CABINS Category / Deck double single Gratuities to porters, wait staff, air-conditioning, television, guides, drivers, and shipboard Main Deck $6,990 $6,990 telephone, hairdryer, minibar, personnel • Entrance fees 1 Approx. 130 sq. ft., fixed windows and a safe. Double/twin-bedded and port charges • Welcome cabins are furnished with either a Main Deck $7,490 $7,490 and farewell wine receptions double bed with two mattresses, 2 Approx. 130 sq. ft., fixed windows • House wine, beer, and soft drinks at lunch and dinner or one sofa bed and one separate Upper Deck $7,990 $7,990 aboard the Frederic Chopin, fixed single bed. Deluxe cabin 201 3 Approx. 130 sq. ft., panoramic windows that open, French balcony and soft drinks with group is equipped with one sofa bed and meals ashore • Bottled Main Deck $8,490 $8,490 a fixed, single bed; deluxe cabin water on motorcoaches • 4 Approx. 140 sq. ft., fixed windows 202 is equipped with a double bed $6,990 Professional tour manager — $8,740 with two mattresses. All single Main Deck What to Expect The pace 5 Approx. 97 sq. ft., fixed windows cabins are equipped with one $7,990 of this tour is moderately active, fixed sofa bed. Upper Deck — $9,370 with up to two miles of walking each day, much of it over rough, 6 Approx. 97 sq. ft., panoramic windows that open, French balcony cobblestoned terrain. Participants should be in good health and capable of undertaking this level of activity without assistance from Optional Post-Trip Extension • Berlin tour staff. By forwarding the deposit, May 13–16, 2018 the participant certifies that he/she does not have any physical or other Enjoy a three-night post-trip extension in this condition or disability that would exciting European capital. On a motorcoach create a hazard for him/herself or other participants. tour of the city, observe icons of past and present, including the Brandenburg Gate Air Arrangements Valerie (left) and the remains of the Berlin Wall. Wilson Travel, Inc., can help with airline arrangements for this trip Admire Berlin’s eclectic architecture, from and can be reached at 877-376- the historic Potsdamer Platz and the new train station to Nicolai, the city’s oldest residential 1754. You are also welcome to book quarter. Enjoy lunch in the rooftop restaurant of the Norman Foster–enhanced Reichstag and your air transportation through your marvel at the fashion, food, and home décor displays at the KaDeWe department store, the local travel agent, an online travel site, or the airline of your choice. German equivalent of London’s Harrods. Stroll through the eight interconnected courtyards Please note: U.S. domestic and of Hackesche Hofe, a congenial mix of cafes, galleries, boutiques, and entertainment venues international airfare is not included designed in the Jugenstil or Art Nouveau style in the early 1900s. Visit the Berlin Cathedral in the program rates. Round-trip for a private tour of its 7,000-pipe organ, and explore your choice of the grand institutions that economy-class airfare from New York to Prague, with return from make up Berlin’s Museum Island, among them the Neues Museum, which houses Egyptian Berlin, is approximately $1,200 Westin Grand Hotel (3B,2L,D). and pre-history collections including the bust of Nefertiti. per person as of April 2017 and is Rates: $2,290 per person, double occupancy; $2,990 per person, single occupancy subject to change without notice. General Information Reservation Form

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