A CREALDÉ TRADITION FOR THREE DECADES A Photographic and Cultural Tour of Switzerland With Peter Schreyer, July 9–18, 2021

Spend a leisurely 10 days exploring and photographing the Swiss landscape, historic places and contemporary culture.

Travel in a small group off the beaten path along scenic back roads. Participate in themed day trips while traveling comfortably in our private van. Excursions and topics will vary from day to day and will allow flexibility for the group’s specific interests. Visits to historic farmhouses and vineyards, light hiking through pristine mountain scenery, exploring medieval towns and castles are just a few of the planned day trips. Stay in deluxe hotels, eat delicious food, and immerse yourself in a different

culture comfortably – the Swiss way! Chateau de Chillon, Montreux, Switzerland- 2017, by Peter Schreyer

Tentative Tour Itinerary Friday, July 9: Mid-morning known for castles and cheese. Wednesday, July 14: By special assembly of group at Zurich Enjoy a traditional Raclette meal mountain rack railway and chairlift, Airport. Scenic three-hour drive at the famous Chalet de Gruyeres travel into the high elevations of via our private van from urban Restaurant. Check-in for two nights the Oberland Alpine region. In the eastern Switzerland to the rural at Montreux’s most scenically shadow of the Jungfrau Mountain Emmental region. Lunchtime located lakeside hotel, the Eurotel and the imposing Eiger North Wall, visit to the city of Lenzburg Riviera – with each room enjoying hike across green meadows and with its impressive, medieval a breathtaking view of the entire witness unparalleled Alpine scenery. lake and the French Alps! castle. Afternoon check-in at the Thursday, July 15: All-day Kemmeriboden-Bad, an upscale Monday, July 12: All day excursion to Interlaken and the country inn on a historic farm, exploration of the classic resort nearby Ballenberg open-air our excursion headquarters for town on the Swiss Riviera, museum that showcases more the next two days. including a lunch-cruise on a than 30 original rural homes and Saturday, July 10: In the morning, historic steamer and a visit to the traditional craft demonstrations, relax and get acquainted with world-famous Chillon Castle. Enjoy representing all major regions our host hotel and its beautiful a spectacular sunset and night of Switzerland – one of the mountain setting. Afternoon photography session after dinner. photographic highlights of the trip! excursion to the Swiss capital Tuesday, July 13: Today we will Friday, July 16: Depart city of Bern. Walking tour of visit the vineyards of Aigle and Grindelwald and travel along the 800-year-old city on the travel through the lush valley glacial Lake Brienz and across picturesque Aare River. of the Simmen River with a the Brunig Pass to the City of Sunday, July 11: Morning lunchtime stop in the world-class Luzern, rated one the world’s most departure for the Swiss Lake resort of Gstaad. Mid-afternoon beautiful cities by the readers of District and the French- arrival at the Alpine village of Conde Nast travel magazine. En speaking Lake Geneva region Grindelwald in the heart of the route lunchtime stop in Brienz, the of Switzerland. On the way, we Bernese Oberland. Check in for center of the Swiss wood-carving will visit the charming villages three nights at the Derby Hotel trade. Accommodations for two around Lake Biel and the medieval and enjoy a balcony view of the nights at the charming Beau towns of Murten and Gruyeres, famous Eiger Mountain. Séjour lakeside hotel. Your Tour Guide, Peter Schreyer

The trip is led by Peter Schreyer, Crealdé’s Executive Director since 1995 and an internationally exhibited photographer, who is known for his documentary projects that celebrate the history and heritage of communities in a contemporary context. Over the past three decades, he has crafted photographic tours throughout Florida, the American West and to his native Switzerland that appeal to cultural travelers and photographers of all skill levels. Peter has received numerous grants and acclamations for his work, including a 1993-94 Fellowship in Visual Arts from the State of Florida. In 2004-2005, the Swiss Camera Museum held a major retrospective exhibition of his American documentary photography. He is the founder of the Hannibal Square Heritage Center, a cultural facility that pays tribute to community heritage through documentary photography, oral history and public art. In 2009, Peter was named Arts Educator of the Year by United Arts of Central Florida. Following his 2015 solo exhibition at the Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College, Winter Park, a portfolio of his Florida archival photographs was purchased for the museum’s prestigious Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art. Among the Redwood Trees, California - 2018 What’s included Past tour participant aNine nights of deluxe Suzanne Nelson says: accommodations in three- and “Going to Switzerland with four-star hotels. Double occupancy Peter twice was one of with private bath or showers. the most rewarding travel aGround transportation in private, experiences of my life. air-conditioned rental van. Both times, I got fantastic aRail, boat and other ground photographs of this beautiful transportation as described above. country. One of the many aNine full buffet-style breakfasts benefits of going with Peter, and three special group dinners. being this is his birthplace, is aAll local transfers, excursions and he speaks the language and admissions mentioned above. knows the country and all the aPhotographic guidance and instruction throughout the trip. Courtyard at Ticino House, Ballenberg, back roads.” Switzerland, 2017, by Peter Schreyer aNative, trilingual tour guide. aTrip and equipment preparation Tentative Tour Itinerary Continued meeting prior to departure. Saturday, July 17: Enjoy your last Sunday, July 18: Finishing our aLimit of six participants to ensure day in Switzerland by exploring circular Tour of Switzerland, we will maximum personal attention. the city of Luzern with its covered drive from Luzern to Zurich Airport bridges, cobblestone streets and in the early morning, officially ending crealde.org fountains. Optional afternoon the guided tour. Please arrange for excursion via a traditional lake an afternoon return flight to the U.S. steamer to the nearby Rigi – or spend additional days on own Mountain. Farewell dinner party. your own in Switzerland! Note: The above itinerary is subject to change, as final arrangements are currently being made, allowing for minimal changes to tour content and hotel accommodations. Tour Price Members: $4,250 Non-members: $4,295 (double occupany) To enjoy images and stories from previous tours, please see peterschreyerphototours.blogspot.com Reservations and Refunds Participants arrange for their own air transportation to Zurich, Switzerland. Several airlines operate convenient overnight flights from Orlando (usually with an easy change in Atlanta, Miami, New York, Philadelphia or Newark). Participants may opt to extend their stay in Europe. Good flight rates can also be found at www.orbitz.com and similar websites. To reserve your space, a deposit in the amount of $ 1,500 is due upon registration or no later than February 1, with full balance due by May 1, 2021. Single travelers should contact Peter Schreyer prior to registering to discuss rooming options and additional cost. A cancellation penalty of $500 will apply until February 1; $1,000 from February 2 to May 1. Refunds cannot be granted after May 1. Private travel insurance is recommended. Crealdé School of Art is offering this special program in conjunction with Peter Schreyer Photographic Tours. For more information, please call Peter Schreyer at 407- 797-5168 or email [email protected].