presents THE GREAT JOURNEY THROUGH E UROPE The Netherlands u Germany u France u Switzerland cruising aboard the Exclusively Chartered Deluxe Amadeus Silver III July 7 to 17, 2020 Featuring University Curator Lynn Marsden-Atlass Featuring the Glacier Express 10/19-1 Dear Penn Alumni and Friends, Retrace the “Grand Tour,” an elite tradition undertaken by enlightened ladies and gentlemen of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries on this Great Journey through Europe. Join University Curator Lynn Marsden-Atlass as you traverse four countries and the western heart of the Continent on this carefully planned, exclusive itinerary. Meander through the Netherlands’s expansive waterways and cruise the storied UNESCO World Heritage-designated Middle Rhine Valley, passing the hillside vineyards of the renowned Rheingau wine region. Experience three of the world’s great railway journeys and delight in the opportunity to experience six astounding UNESCO World Heritage sites. Cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe Amadeus Silver III from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, to Basel, Switzerland. Port calls include Cologne, Koblenz, Rüdesheim and Mannheim (for Heidelberg), Germany; and the lovely Alsatian city of Strasbourg, France, a fusion of both French and German cultures. From Basel, journey through the foothills of the Bernese Oberland Alps to Zermatt stopping in medieval Bern, where the storybook Old Town is a celebrated UNESCO World Heritage site. Marvel at the iconic Matterhorn as you travel aboard the Gornergrat Bahn, Switzerland’s oldest cog railway. Then, cross the country’s mountainous backbone aboard the ingeniously engineered Glacier Express railway and spend two nights in lovely Lucerne surrounded by glorious Alpine panoramas. This popular Great Journey through Europe travel program is an excellent value with all excursions and deluxe accommodations included. This exceptional itinerary sells out quickly so book now while Early Booking Savings and space are still available. With warm regards from Penn, Emilie C. K. LaRosa Assistant Director, Alumni Education and Alumni Travel Penn Alumni Relations [email protected] Penn Alumni Travel is proud to offer valuable trips and programs to alumni and friends through a number of partnerships. Any revenue that may be generated from Penn Alumni Travel above our program expenses supports Penn Alumni programming. Visit us at www.alumni.upenn.edu/travel. For more information about this tour, call Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088 and ask for the passenger services coordinator handling the program. Since 2008, Lynn Marsden-Atlass has been the Executive Director of the Arthur Ross Gallery (ARG) and also University Curator of the University of Pennsylvania Art Collection. Previously, Marsden-Atlass served as the senior curator of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and, before coming to Philadelphia, she was the Curator of American and Contemporary Art at the Chrysler Museum of Art. Marsden-Atlass was an art history professor and director of the Consortium of Colleges Abroad for 10 years in Paris, France. From 2008-2016 she served on the Board of the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries, and, since 1998, she is an IMLS Museum Assessment surveyor and an AAM Accreditation Reviewer. Marsden-Atlass earned an M.A. in the History of Art from the University of Chicago, and a B.A. in the History of Art from Lake Forest College. Here, Germany’s Roman past dates to 9 B.C., a U.S./Amsterdam, e S during Augustus Caesar’s reign. From the th The Netherlands or landmark Deutsches Eck (German Corner), N Tuesday, July 7 and th Wednesday, July 8 view the 19 ‑century fortress of Depart the U.S. Ehrenbreitstein, the former residence Rhineland of the powerful Archbishop‑Electors Coat of Arms for Amsterdam. On arrival, enjoy a private cruise along the of Trier, across the Rhine River. See the twin‑towered Basilica of St. Castor, city’s UNESCO World Heritage‑designated th canals, lined with distinctly Dutch 16th‑ and built between the ninth and 13 centuries, 17th‑century canal houses. Then, embark the showcasing the Rhineland’s distinctive deluxe Amadeus Silver III. Romanesque architecture. Join your travel companions for Cruise through the dramatic UNESCO the Captain’s Welcome Reception and World Heritage‑designated Middle dinner on July 8. Rhine Valley, where with nearly each bend in the river, terraced vineyards rise Cologne, Germany on steep slopes, medieval castles crown Thursday, July 9 remote crags and tranquil villages emerge Arrive in one of Germany’s most along peaceful banks. See the famous ancient cities, founded as a Roman military Lorelei Rock—legend holds that a beautiful outpost in 38 B.C. Since Charlemagne, siren once lured sailors here with her Cologne has flourished as the Rhineland’s enchanting song. foremost mercantile and religious center, and Stop in Rüdesheim, the medieval it is the birthplace of the world‑famous heart of Germany’s wine country. original Eau de Cologne perfume. Enjoy a tour aboard the whimsical Explore the Altstadt (Old Town) and visit Winzerexpress mini‑train, while traveling the UNESCO World Heritage‑designated through bucolic vineyards en route to a Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral). private wine tasting, which highlights local The nation’s finest example of High Gothic Rieslings, including the crisp Klosterberg. architecture, the Kölner Dom took six centuries Reboard the ship and cruise through to complete. Admire the cathedral’s lauded pastoral Rheingau, Germany’s most famous treasures, including medieval stained‑glass wine‑growing region. windows, the bejeweled sarcophagus of the Shrine of Three Kings, the monumental, Mannheim for Heidelberg 10th‑century Gero Crucifix and richly carved Saturday, July 11 14th‑century choir stalls. This morning, transfer from Mannheim to Heidelberg, where luminaries such Koblenz/Rüdesheim as Goethe and Schumann once came to Friday, July 10 experience the intellectual atmosphere Dock in historic Koblenz, strategically of Heidelberg University, the oldest in positioned at the confluence of the Germany, founded in 1386. Rhine and Moselle Rivers, for a walking tour. Cover photo: View the unforgettable peak of the iconic Matterhorn from the top of the highest cog railway in Europe, the world-renowned Gornergrat Bahn. Photo this page: Medieval castles and bucolic terraced vineyards capture the romance of Germany’s legendary UNESCO World Heritage-designated Middle Rhine Valley. THE NETHERLANDS a e Amsterdam S th or Rhine R N iv e r Middle GERMANY Cologne Rhine Valley Koblenz Rüdesheim er Rheingau iv R le l Mannheim e s o FRANCE M Heidelberg Strasbourg SWITZERLAND Basel Zurich Bern Lucerne UNESCO Andermatt World Heritage Site Cruise Itinerary Täsch Air Routing Matterhorn Zermatt Land Routing Visit medieval Heidelberg Castle overlooking 18th-century Alte Brücke and Train Routing ITALY Heidelberg’s Old Town, where Mark Twain once lived. To many on the historic “Grand Tour” graceful sandstone exterior, according to of Europe, Heidelberg epitomized Germany, the poet Goethe, rises “like a most sublime, nestled in the densely wooded valley of wide‑arching tree of God.” the Neckar River and alive with the spirit The Petite France district evokes a fairy of Romanticism. tale, with its historic miller, tanner and On the walking tour, see the fishermen’s quarter of half‑timbered houses preservation of Heidelberg’s authentic along the Ill River. Nearby, member nations Renaissance‑Baroque character, manifested of the European Union engage in the daily in sites such as the eight remaining arches discourse of the European Parliament. of its famous Alte Brücke (Old Bridge). Enjoy the Captain’s Farewell Reception and Visit the stately ruins of Heidelberg Castle, Dinner this evening onboard the ship. the 13th‑century embodiment of the city’s medieval past, perched above the river. Basel, Switzerland/Bern/Zermatt Monday, July 13 Strasbourg, France Disembark the ship in Basel. Transfer across Sunday, July 12 the bucolic Swiss countryside to The lively Alsatian city of Strasbourg fuses Switzerland’s capital, Bern. Tour its Old and New Europe with French and beautifully preserved Old Town, German influence. In the UNESCO World a UNESCO World Heritage site framed by Heritage‑designated Old City, cobblestone its signature 15th‑century arcades and the lanes weave around medieval houses, and the Aare River. Enjoy lunch in an 18th‑century 13th‑century Ponts Couverts, bridges flanked High Baroque‑style granary, today a by watchtowers, span idyllic canals. traditional Bernese restaurant. In Strasbourg, John Calvin first Journey from the foothills of the Alps established a reformed parish; view remnants through the Bernese Oberland to admire of the Reformation in St‑Pierre‑le‑Vieux, the UNESCO World Heritage‑designated a simultaneum used by Protestant and Jungfrau, an imposing summit known as the Catholic parishioners. See the striking “Top of Europe.” En route to Zermatt, admire Gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame, whose the soaring Alps, Switzerland’s stunning archetype of snowcapped peaks, Walk across Strasbourg’s Ponts Covverts in the enchanting Petite France crystal‑clear glacial lakes and Grande Île district on the (Big Island). densely wooded forests. Upon arrival in the Alpine resort of Zermatt, check into the deluxe Schweizerhof Hotel Zermatt, located beneath the dramatic pinnacle of the iconic Matterhorn. Zermatt Tuesday, July 14 Ascend through pine and larch forests, crossing meadows ablaze with wildflowers and passing distant peaks Visit medieval Heidelberg