presents The Fifth Annual President’s Tour Budapest & Beyond

A Cultural Journey to Hungary an exclusive presentation of September 20 to 28, 2011 Dean Dalton Tours Hosted by Dr. Robert and Marianne Ivany

D ear Friends of the University of St. Thomas, In addition to tours of a lovely 18th-century palace and Budapest's modern architecture, we will take an enchanting Marianne and I are pleased to invite you to join us for the trip to the wine-growing area of Eger, and an all-day cruise University of St. Thomas' Fifth Annual President's Tour. up the Danube by riverboat to Visegrád, Esztergom and For seven days we will explore one of Europe's most Szentendre. We will also attend three musical performances beautiful and historic cities, Budapest, and discover the at venues as diverse as the Hungarian National Opera music, art and architecture of this remarkable capital, House and the new Béla Bartók Concert Hall. Please turn divided by the fabled Danube River. the page for more detailed descriptions of Dean Dalton, the voice of classical music at this once-in-a lifetime trip. KUHF Radio, and his wife, Zsófia, have Dean Dalton will be happy to answer any organized a memorable tour for us. I am questions you may have and to assist you sure you will enjoy the unique perspective with your travel arrangements. He can that Zsófia and I, both native Hungarian be reached at 713-893 -7107 or speakers, will provide. [email protected].

We will be staying at the beautiful Marianne and I look forward to sharing Kempinski Hotel, just steps from the this Hungarian adventure with you. Danube River and the exquisite shops of the "Váci Utca." With best wishes, Professors from Pázmány Péter Catholic University will host two half-day tours, highlighting the rich history of Hungary, including visits to the magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral, Kossuth Square, sites of the 1956 Revolution, and the very impressive Parliament building. We will also Robert Ivany be the special guests at a private recital, A Musical History of President Hungary, performed by Dr. Alex Szilasi. Budapest & Beyond a Cultural Tour of Hungary September 20 to 28, 2011

Hosted by Dr Robert & Marianne Ivany Budapest, the Danube

Tuesday, September 20: Depart from into Buda and Pest. Today's focus is on We discover the beautiful squares and Houston on your preferred airline. ancient Buda, with its narrow monumental buildings built during the Continental, Lufthansa, and KLM all medieval streets, Fisherman's Bastion, glorious final decades of the Austro- offer good connections and competitive and Mátyás Church, named for the Hungarian Empire that then witnessed prices. great Renaissance Hungarian King the horrors of World War II and the Mathias Corvinus, whose name also 1956 Revolution. Wednesday, September 21: Dean honors our hotel. Dalton will meet incoming flights and Included are guided visits through St. arrange for your transfer and check-in Stephen's Basilica and the stunning at the 5-star Kempinski Hotel Parliament building.

Corvinus. New York Cafe in Budapest Traditional weaving and the former Bishop's Palace in Eger

Located in the heart of Budapest, this is Following lunch together nearby, you Following lunch, we will travel a short one of the Leading Hotels of the World, may wish to remain on Castle Hill to distance outside the city to visit the providing spacious rooms with explore the history of Hungarian Art 17th-century Grassalkovich Palace at exquisite interiors and state-of-the-art at the National Gallery, housed in the Gödöllö (below), former summer conveniences. Take some time to settle former Imperial Palace, or return to the residence of the Habsburgs where the in and freshen up before our welcome neighborhood around our hotel where Empress Elizabeth, "Sissy," Bavarian by dinner. all the best shops are found. birth, monarch by marriage, Hungarian by choice, often stayed. Thursday, September 22: Begin each Friday, September 23: This morning, day with the Kempinski sumptuous we concentrate on the history of the breakfast buffet; get up early, you don't newer, Pest side of the city that want to miss this! This morning, a surrounds our hotel, again with a professor from Pázmány Péter Catholic professor from Pázmány Péter Catholic University will take us first to the University as our guide. Citadel overlooking the entire city, bisected by the "Beautiful Blue Danube" The Great Market Hall and Fisherman's Bastion (below) Traditional costume, Eger - Hungarian National Opera (below) Saturday, September 24: This Sunday, September 25: Following a Monday, September 26: Today, we take morning you might like to relax or leisurely breakfast (and allowing time a more extended excursion, to the visit the Great Market Hall, a for anyone who wishes to attend Mass famous wine region around Eger. In marvelous piece of historic architecture in Hungarian at the cathedral), we addition to cellar visits, a wine-tasting in its own right, which houses literally board our coach to explore some of lunch and a stroll through the lovely hundreds of shops, offering everything Budapest's heritage of modern center of Eger itself, we also tour from fruits and vegetables, to meat and architecture, from Bauhaus to Hollókö, a UNESCO-protected ethnic fish, to handicrafts and collectables: the Deconstructivism. Included are village where we step back in time to perfect place to pick up souvenirs and buildings by Béla Hofstätter and Ferenc watch demonstrations of traditional gifts for family and friends. Domány, and private villas by Farkas weaving and other crafts. Molnár.

 MUSICAL PERFORMANCES  We are reserving Thursday through Sunday evenings for opera, ballet, and concerts at the opulent Hungarian National Opera, the legendary Franz Liszt Academy, and in the stunningly modern Béla Bartók Concert Hall at the new Palace of Arts. Although schedules are not yet Our coach picks us up at noon for A highlight will be the new Palace of available, the season will be in full lunch at the New York Café, a study in Arts with its fascinating mix of styles, swing when we are in Budapest over-the-top neo-baroque. Afterwards, where we will be treated to a guided and we are confident there will be we visit Pázmány Péter Catholic tour and demonstration of the a rich variety to choose from . University where we are treated to a magnificent 92-register pipe organ in First category seats for three lecture/recital: A Musical History of the Béla Bartók Concert Hall, performances are included in the Hungary. Then you may wish to attend discovering first-hand the complex price of your tour. Mass (in English) at the nearby Jesuit process involved Church in its construction, of the its inner functions, Sacred and its incredible Heart range of sound. before returning Lunch follows. to the Imre Makovecz's Stephanaeum hotel. (right) and Village of Szentendre (left) Monday, September 26 (continuation): A villager will describe the colorful Hungarian women's costume that she is wearing and its symbolism. Dean Dalton Tours Tuesday, September 27: Our final day in Hungary takes us via riverboat up the Danube to the castle at Visegrád and on to the fortress town of Esztergom, [email protected] where we tour the neo-classical cathedral, seat of the 1904 Banks, Houston, TX 77098 archbishop of Hungary and site of the country's +1 713-893 -7107 largest ecclesiastical museum. It houses extensive collections of late medieval and renaissance masters, tapestries, decorative arts, ecclesiastical items and Empress Elizabeth, "Sissy" sacred relics. St Stephen

We have lunch and return to Budapest overland, making a stop at Szentendre, a village which has become a mecca for artists and craftspeople, offering you one last chance to pick up authentic and unique gifts and souvenirs before tomorrow's departure. Back in Budapest, we will enjoy a special "Farewell Dinner" together.

Palace of the Arts, Budapest

 PRICES PER PERSON  • Double occupancy: $2975 (superior room) • Supplement for single occupancy: $700 • Suites priced on request

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Budapest airport transfers for arrival and departure Wednesday, September 28: Most flights for Houston depart early in the morning.  We will provide transportation from the hotel directly to your departure terminal. Ground transportation by private coach Should you wish to extend your stay, Dean Dalton will be happy to work with (and commercial riverboat on 9/27) you to plan additional days in Hungary, Romania, Croatia, Vienna, Prague or  any destination of your choice. 7 nights accommodation at the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus, Budapest, with breakfast buffet  Ukraine 2 dinners and 6 lunches, Slovakia with wine, beer, or soft-drinks Austria Hollókö  Esztergom All guided tours and admissions Eger as described in the brochure Szentendre The tour price  Budapest includes a $200 First category seats for 3 performances donation to the University of  St. Thomas scholarship The accommodations and other services provided in Romania program, which Europe are based on euro-costs. The above price in could be tax- United States Dollars was calculated in November deductible. 2010 at the then current rate of $1.35 per euro. Croatia Any substantial variation in the rate of exchange could Please consult your result in an adjustment in the quoted price of the tour. Serbia Szentendre tax advisor.

To reserve space on the September 2011 Presidential Tour Send your reservation and deposit right away: space is limited The reservation deadline is May 31, 2011; payment in full is due by June 15

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September 20 - 28, 2011 price per person: $2,975.00 $3,675.00

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A deposit of $350.00 per person is required at the time of reservation (deadline: May 31, 2011). The balance is due on or before June 15, 2011.

Cancellation forfeitures: 90 days or more prior to departure: deposit is forfeited 89 to 45 days prior to departure: 30% of tour cost is forfeited 44 to 15 days prior to departure: 60% of tour cost is forfeited 15 days or less prior to departure: 100% of tour cost is forfeited

Included in quoted tour prices: All ground transportation in Hungary by private coach and commercial riverboat; luggage handling (1 piece, maximum 50 pounds, at owner’s risk); accommodations in listed hotel or comparable including hotel taxes and daily breakfast; lunch and dinner, sightseeing, entrance fees, guide and escort services, and performance tickets as indicated in the itinerary.

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