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Follow in the footsteps of , with visits to and Luther’s house. Explore churches and cathedrals in , Magdelburg, and , and enjoy a private tour of the library at .

Many fine castles, such as the Castle of , can be seen along the in what was formally East . NEW! Cruising the Elbe : Berlin, Dresden & Prague Berlin • Dresden • • • Melnik • • Prague Saxon • Wittenberg

The former and the are wonderlands of massive Gothic cathedrals, medieval squares, splendid royal palaces, and breathtaking natural beauty. For decades, these treasures were under Soviet control and off limits to visitors from the West. Now, you can enjoy them the best way: on a leisurely river cruise aboard a ship chartered exclusively for Vantage travelers. The Elbe River flows through the heart of this region, but because it has no locks or dams, it requires a ship specially built to navigate it. The ms Frederic Chopin is one of these rare vessels. On your voyage, you’ll see where the Protestant was launched, discover how Dresden is made, dine as an honored guest in a Czech castle, enjoy private concerts, and so much more. And framing your voyage are stays at superior in two dynamic world capitals, Berlin and Prague.

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Your Four-Star River Cruise Ship Facebook The ms Frederic Chopin will be your home for the cruise portion of your Elbe River journey — an intimately sized ship chartered exclusively for Vantage travelers. Each well-appointed, stylish, cabin offers outside views, while Upper Deck saterooms also feature French . For complete ship details, visit our website. View our online video www.vantagetravel.com/elb15 to learn more.

22 Learn more at www.vantagetravel.com/groups > Ask how we can tailor your trip to your Flight group’s interests Cruise Berlin Motorcoach Exclusive Features Magdeburg Potsdam Train Wittenberg Meissen • Vantage-exclusive Berlin-to-Prague itinerary with Dresden Saxon two included nights in the center of Berlin and two Switzerland Arrival Castle Melnik included nights in Prague’s Old /Departure Prague Destination CZECH •  comprehensive Elbe River cruise, privately REPUBLIC chartered for the American traveler — with the most Excursion GERMANY included tours! Optional Extension • Private guided tour of the Library in Prague Arrival/Departure Destination Optional Extension • Private dinner at Nelahozeves Castle in the Motorcoach Flight Excursion Czech Republic River Cruise Train Berlin ~ Prague Itinerary Your Price Includes

day location highlight • Purchase your airfare from Vantage and airport ➤Pre-trip extension to Berlin, Germany transfers, fuel surcharges, and government taxes 1 Depart home / Overnight flight and fees are included 2 Berlin, Germany / Welcome Briefing and Dinner at the • Accommodations: 7 nights aboard the ms Hilton Berlin HHHH+ Frederic Chopin, exclusively chartered for Vantage 3 Berlin Berlin City tour; Schöneberg Town Hall visit travelers; plus 2 nights in Berlin at the Superior with East & “Time Witness” lecture First-Class Hilton Berlin and 2 nights in Prague at the Superior First-Class Palace Hotel 4 Berlin / Potsdam / Guided sightseeing tour of Potsdam; Embark ship Welcome drink • 10 included sightseeing tours — a value of $1,400 per couple — PLUS Cultural Connections 5 Magdeburg Lecture on Martin Luther; Magdeburg tour 6 Wittenberg Guided Wittenberg tour; Lecture: “German • QuietVox audio headsets to enhance your Reunification”; Captain’s Cocktail Party & Dinner sightseeing experience during your cruise, and on extensions! 7 Meissen / Dresden Guided visit of Meissen; organ performance; Walking tour in Dresden • 26 meals: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 9 dinners, 8 Dresden / Cruising Visit Dresden’s Royal Palace (New ) including Captain’s Dinner, and meals ashore & of Our Lady; Scenic afternoon cruis- • Complimentary wine & beer, as well as soft ing through Saxon Switzerland drinks, included with dinner every night 9 Cruising the Elbe / Presentation “History of the Czech Republic aboard ship Melnik, Czech & the ”; Nelahozeves Castle • New! FREE Vantage Deluxe Concierge Republic visit with dinner & Dvorák chamber music concert on board to assist with all your personal requests 10 Melnik / Prague Scenic cruising; Farewell Cocktail Party on • The services of a European Vantage Cruise board; Pub crawl Director, City Hosts, and local guides, plus 11 Prague/ Disembark tour; Strahov Monastery tour shipboard commentary, and private motorcoach ship / Art Nouveau for excursions Palace Hotel HHHH+ • 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites 12 Prague / Art Nouveau Day at leisure to explore Prague on own; • All transfers & baggage handling overseas Palace Hotel HHHH+ Farewell Dinner beginning with your first hotel 13 Prague / Return home • Vantage 5% Travel Reward, received upon ➤Post-trip extension to Salzburg, Austria your return, to use toward your next Vantage Memorable Journey®

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Sailing straight into Prague on the ms Frederic Chopin allows for unmatched views. Saxon Switzerland This trip includes 10 sightseeing tours “Saxon Switzerland” is a spectacular German landscape nicknamed plus Cultural Connections for its resemblance to the dramatic mountainscapes of Switzerland. — a value of $1,400 per couple. Here are just a few ex- As you cruise, you’ll see why this region has been an inspiration to amples of the discoveries that await you. painters and composers for centuries. For complete details, visit www.vantagetravel.com/elb15 Additional OnlinePrague, Conten Czecht Republic Prague, the Czech and a center for sorcery, alchemy, and as- Berlin trology at the turn of the 17th century, is home to the largest castle complex in the world. Your two-night stay at a Superior First-Class Once the symbol of the East and West division, Berlin today is a Fachotelebook in the heart of the city’s includes two guided tours. thriving cultural center and the capital of a reunified Germany. You’ll spend two included nights at a Superior First-Class hotel in the heart of the city and embark on a guided coach and walking And there’s more... tour of the city’s historic highlights. Guided tour of Magdeburg • Onboard Lecture Series: Luther and the Reformation; ; and the history of the Czech Republic and the Lobkowicz family • Lecture on President Potsdam Kennedy’s famous “I am a Berliner” speech at Schöneberg Town Discover the splendor of Potsdam, formerly the residence Hall • Private guided tour of the Strahov Monastery Library in of emperors and kings, including Frederick II of , the Prague • Private dinner at Nelahozeves Castle in the Czech Republic philosopher-king. Potsdam still retains many vestiges of its imperial with chamber music concert past, as you’ll see when you explore on a guided city tour. The Russian Colony, St. Nicholas Church, and , Frederick II’s landscaped park, are among the highlights.

Wittenberg In 1517, a German priest named Martin Luther nailed his Ninety- Five Theses to the door of All Saints’ Church in Wittenberg, becoming the father of the Protestant Reformation. Your guided tour includes the Luther House, where the reformer lived, and the church where it all began.

Dresden A cultural center since the 1500s, this historic gem was devastated by World War II bombing and has since been miracu- Dresden’s Green Vault houses more than 4,000 artifacts, but we think lously restored to its former glory. Tour the highlights of Germany’s you’ll prefer feasting your eyes over counting them! “Baroque Pearl”, and visit the New Green Vault at Dresden Royal Palace, where you’ll find more than 4,000 precious artifacts. 24 Learn more at www.vantagetravel.com/groups The BEST VALUE & LOWEST PRICES IN DELUXE RIVER CRUISING — GUARANTEED! We invite you to compare our value advantage. We buy direct, sell direct, and pass the savings on to you. Compare & SAVE

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