The Blue Danube - Earthbound Expeditions

K M FA Cl as s i cal 89. 5 pr e se nt s
Your Newly Refurbished River Ship
– MS Amadeus Elegant
Suites (Mozart Deck)
SUN DECK
A-2 (Mozart Deck)
A-1 (Mozart Deck)
B-3 (Strauss Deck)
B-2 (Strauss Deck)
MOZART DECK (A Deck)
B-1 (Strauss Deck)
C-2 (Haydn Deck)
C-1 (Haydn Deck)
STRAUSS DECK (B Deck)
HAYDN DECK (C Deck)
It’s included: 11 Days – 24 Meals – 3 Nights in Historic Prague
– all shore excursions – PLUS classical music concerts!
Cabin Category
C- 1 Outside Window
Per Person
Before
Discount
Early Bird
Discount
by 6-1-2016
& Save*
Pay Final
Balance by
Check
& Save
Per
Person
After
Discounts
-$100
$4,599
SOLD OUT C-2 Outside Window $5,099
-$400
SPECIAL KMFA
AIR RATE
$595
Includes all taxes, fees,
& transfers
EXTRA
$100
SAVINGS
FOR KMFA
ALUMNI
Special Single Rate: C-Deck add only $800. For single cabins on other decks, add $1,350 (excluding suites).
Space is limited. Call for single rates on suites.
B-1
French Balcony SOLD OUT
B-2
French Balcony $5,799
-$500
-$100
$5,199 B-3
French Balcony $5,999
-$500
-$100
$5,399
*Savings: Alumni discounts apply for all Travel Club members. If your deposit is made by June 1, 2016 and you
make your final payment by check, you will receive the additional discounts.
A-1
French Balcony $6,399
-$600
-$100
$5,699
A-2
French Balcony
$6,599
-$600
-$100
$5,899 Suites French Balcony
$7,799
-$1,000
-$100
$6,699
Advanced, cancelled or delayed sailing for cruises: Please note that cruise schedules and tour activities can
be subject to change due to changes in water levels, port accessibility, weather, labor disputes or for any other
reason whatsoever. The Owner or Operator of the cruise vessel may, at any time, cancel, advance or postpone
any scheduled tour and may, but is not obliged to, substitute another vessel or itinerary, and it shall not be liable
for any loss whatsoever to passengers by reason of any such cancellation, advancement or postponement.
Note: Valid US passport required. Port taxes, charges & fees currently $150 and are additional. Schedule
subject to change. Photo shown is of suite room.
Not included: Gratuities for ship staff, travel insurance and any items not mentioned in your itinerary.
Exclusive air rate is in economy class and allows for no deviations or upgrades. Seat assignments are subject to
the discretion of the airline, specific requests cannot be guaranteed.
To reserve your space call: 800-723-8454
Prague
& The Blue Danube
Budapest ~ Bratislava ~ Vienna ~ Salzburg
A cl a s s i cal cru i s e by r ive r s h i p
w i th h os t s D ian n e D o n ovan
an d An n W i l so n
Oc to b e r 14 –2 5, 2 016
Earthbound Expeditions Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Tel: 1-800-723-8454 www.earthboundexpeditions.com
act
now!
SAVE
UP TO
$1,200
book by june 1
Prague & the Blue Danube
11 Days / 10 Nights – excluding air
Departs Austin on Oct. 14, 2016
Starts in Prague on Oct. 15, 2016
Ending in Munich on Oct. 25, 2016
All cabins with outside view
Special KMFA group air for $595 including
all taxes, fees, & transfers
IT’S INCLUDED
Dianne Donovan lives and breathes
music. She loves listening and singing
(jazz). For 30+ years, she has been
a radio host/producer, just about
as long as she’s been singing professionally. There’s nothing Dianne
loves more than sharing her passion
for music. She looks forward to
doing so on the cruise, with KMFA
listeners; she’ll be the one singing
on the port deck!
• Three included pre-cruise
nights in glorious Prague
Ann Wilson is thrilled to cruise the
beautiful Blue Danube with friends
of KMFA, where she’s been president
and general manager since 2012. Ann
has worked for distinguished arts
organizations around the country.
In Austin, she’s served as Associate
Director of the Blanton Museum
of Art, and Executive Director of
the Grammy-award winning choral
ensemble Conspirare.
o
$1,200
k b
n
y ju
e
•
•
•
•
•
•
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS
bo
TRIP FACTS
• A top opera/classical performance in Prague
• Concerts in Vienna, Budapest and Salzburg
• Exclusive backstage tours of celebrated opera
houses
• Special visits to the homes of the great composers
• Seven nights of first class cruising on the romantic
Danube
• Unique dining experiences featuring regional
specialties
• Complimentary wine served during dinner while on
board the ship
• Special highlights including lectures, theme
dinners, onboard music performances and
afternoon/evening piano music
• Airport transfers for those arriving/ departing with
the group
• A like minded group of fellow classical music
lovers
$100 additional savings for KMFA alumni
see back for details
1, 2 0 16
AC
Join fellow KMFA classical music lovers for a historic cruise down the Blue Danube with hosts Dianne Donovan and Ann
Wilson. Discover the charming markets, grand opera houses and world class museums of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, and
Prague! Celebrate the genius of Mozart, Strauss, Beethoven and Schumann by visiting the very places where these great
composers lived, loved and worked. Hear the echoes of the monks’ Gregorian chants in the Monastery
OW!
TN
of Melk, dine with the locals in charming wine gardens and enjoy backstage tours and insider
experiences on this one-of-a-kind Danube cruise with friends of Dianne Donovan and Ann Wilson!
SAVE
UP TO
by River ship:
october 14–25, 2016
a Classical Music Journey by River ship
DAY 1 – Depart USA
Overnight flight to Europe
DAY 2 – Arrive in Historic Prague
Considered by many to be the most
beautiful city in Europe, Prague is the city
of Kafka and the place Mozart loved best.
The city is also home to three historic
opera houses, the Czech Philharmonic
and several chamber orchestras. Enjoy a
welcome orientation dinner before settling
in for the night at your hotel. (D)
DAY 3 – Prague’s Old Town &
Historic Jewish Quarter
Our historic walking tour of Prague will
start at its center, Wenceslas Square. We
continue our stroll to Prague’s most famous
landmarks. En-route to the Old Town
Square, we’ll see the illustrious Estate
Opera House. Our journey continues to
Prague’s stirring medieval Jewish quarter.
After enjoying a traditional Czech lunch,
the afternoon is yours to further explore
Prague. (B,L)
DAY 4 – Charles Bridge & Prague Castle
After breakfast, we make our way past
Charles University to Charles Bridge. We’ll
cross the very river that lends its name to
Smetana’s symphonic Czech masterpiece,
the Vltava. Then we’ll ascend the hill to one
of Europe’s most impressive castles: Prague
Castle. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it
consists of a large-scale composition of
palaces and ecclesiastical buildings of var-
ious architectural styles, from Roman-style
buildings from the 10th century through
Gothic modifications in the 14th century. A
classical concert is included this evening!
Sleep in Prague (B)
DAY 5 – A Day in Quaint Bavaria /
Board the MS Amadeus Elegant
After a leisurely morning in Prague, we depart the city for the Bavarian countryside.
Enjoy an afternoon in the charming village
of Passau before boarding the Amadeus
Elegant. The ship casts off in the late afternoon and takes you through the series
of scenic bends along the Danube known
as the Schloegener Schlinge. A welcome
cocktail party and dinner will be served on
board. (B,D)
After, enjoy an evening panoramic tour of
Vienna before boarding the ship. Ship departs for Bratislava at midnight. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 – A Full Day in Bratislava
In the morning the ship reaches the historic
capital city of Bratislava, which was founded over 2,000 years ago. Now the capital
of Slovakia, it was the capital of Hungary for
a while during the Renaissance. A sightseeing tour will cover the city’s major sights.
(B,L,D)
GERM ANY
Prague
C ZEC H
REP UBLI C
Passau
Munich
Dan
DAY 6 – A Day in Vienna: Guten Tag!
This morning, we’ll cruise past charming
villages and lush vineyards. After an early lunch, we arrive in the city of Mozart
and Strauss. You’ll spend your day in the
legendary home of Strauss, Mozart, the
Habsburgs and the Waltz! Accompanied by
a local expert, learn why Vienna in the 18th
century was the musical capital of Europe.
Visit Mozart’s house where he composed
the Marriage of Figaro. After, you will have
a guided tour of the Beethoven Pasqualati
House.
Enjoy a private evening concert in the
very chamber where Mozart himself first
performed in Vienna as a young man.
DAY 9 – A Morning in Budapest &
North to the Danube Bend
Spend a leisurely morning in romantic
Budapest. May we suggest an excursion
to a local neighborhood outdoor market
or, why not soak up the healing warm
waters in a nearby historic bath house?
It’s up to you! After a relaxing morning
spent exploring Budapest, we cruise
north towards the historic Danube Bend.
Sit back on the top terrace and watch
the world float by as we cruise north.
(B,L,D)
ube
Linz
Rive
r
AUSTRI A
Melk Vienna
Bratislavia
Danube Rive
r
Budapest
HUNGARY
DAY 8 – Full Day & Night in Budapest
We arrive in Budapest, the capital of
Hungary, during breakfast. This afternoon
we’ll enjoy a special tour of the Liszt
Ferenc Memorial Museum. After your
tour, enjoy an included concert. We’ll take
a special cruise after dinner, passing the
magnificently floodlit buildings on both
sides of the river and under the illuminated
Chain Bridge. (B,L,D)
DAY 10 – Vienna
Cruise the Danube and arrive in Vienna
after an early lunch. This afternoon, you’ll
enjoy a private tour of the Vienna Fine Arts
museum and Wiener Musikverein (home to
the Vienna Philharmonic). Depart Vienna
at 11:00 PM tonight. (B,L,D)
DAY 11 – Salzburg: A Day with Mozart
Journey past the town of Linz through the
wine producing Wachau Valley en-route to
Wolfgang’s Salzburg. Enjoy an included
walking tour with local historians and relive
the life of Mozart. See the very house
where Mozart was born on January 27, 1756
and stroll through the charming alleyways
of this Baroque jewel. Join your host this
evening for a special farewell feast. (B,D)
DAY 12 – Passau / Journey Concludes
Complimentary transport will be offered to
the Munich airport. Bon Voyage!
Reserve your spot today by calling: 800-723-8454
Prague & the Blue Danube
11 Days / 10 Nights – excluding air
Departs Austin on Oct. 14, 2016
Starts in Prague on Oct. 15, 2016
Ending in Munich on Oct. 25, 2016
All cabins with outside view
Special KMFA group air for $595 including
all taxes, fees, & transfers
IT’S INCLUDED
Dianne Donovan lives and breathes
music. She loves listening and singing
(jazz). For 30+ years, she has been
a radio host/producer, just about
as long as she’s been singing professionally. There’s nothing Dianne
loves more than sharing her passion
for music. She looks forward to
doing so on the cruise, with KMFA
listeners; she’ll be the one singing
on the port deck!
• Three included pre-cruise
nights in glorious Prague
Ann Wilson is thrilled to cruise the
beautiful Blue Danube with friends
of KMFA, where she’s been president
and general manager since 2012. Ann
has worked for distinguished arts
organizations around the country.
In Austin, she’s served as Associate
Director of the Blanton Museum
of Art, and Executive Director of
the Grammy-award winning choral
ensemble Conspirare.
o
$1,200
k b
n
y ju
e
•
•
•
•
•
•
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS
bo
TRIP FACTS
• A top opera/classical performance in Prague
• Concerts in Vienna, Budapest and Salzburg
• Exclusive backstage tours of celebrated opera
houses
• Special visits to the homes of the great composers
• Seven nights of first class cruising on the romantic
Danube
• Unique dining experiences featuring regional
specialties
• Complimentary wine served during dinner while on
board the ship
• Special highlights including lectures, theme
dinners, onboard music performances and
afternoon/evening piano music
• Airport transfers for those arriving/ departing with
the group
• A like minded group of fellow classical music
lovers
$100 additional savings for KMFA alumni
see back for details
1, 2 0 16
AC
Join fellow KMFA classical music lovers for a historic cruise down the Blue Danube with hosts Dianne Donovan and Ann
Wilson. Discover the charming markets, grand opera houses and world class museums of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, and
Prague! Celebrate the genius of Mozart, Strauss, Beethoven and Schumann by visiting the very places where these great
composers lived, loved and worked. Hear the echoes of the monks’ Gregorian chants in the Monastery
OW!
TN
of Melk, dine with the locals in charming wine gardens and enjoy backstage tours and insider
experiences on this one-of-a-kind Danube cruise with friends of Dianne Donovan and Ann Wilson!
SAVE
UP TO
by River ship:
october 14–25, 2016
a Classical Music Journey by River ship
DAY 1 – Depart USA
Overnight flight to Europe
DAY 2 – Arrive in Historic Prague
Considered by many to be the most
beautiful city in Europe, Prague is the city
of Kafka and the place Mozart loved best.
The city is also home to three historic
opera houses, the Czech Philharmonic
and several chamber orchestras. Enjoy a
welcome orientation dinner before settling
in for the night at your hotel. (D)
DAY 3 – Prague’s Old Town &
Historic Jewish Quarter
Our historic walking tour of Prague will
start at its center, Wenceslas Square. We
continue our stroll to Prague’s most famous
landmarks. En-route to the Old Town
Square, we’ll see the illustrious Estate
Opera House. Our journey continues to
Prague’s stirring medieval Jewish quarter.
After enjoying a traditional Czech lunch,
the afternoon is yours to further explore
Prague. (B,L)
DAY 4 – Charles Bridge & Prague Castle
After breakfast, we make our way past
Charles University to Charles Bridge. We’ll
cross the very river that lends its name to
Smetana’s symphonic Czech masterpiece,
the Vltava. Then we’ll ascend the hill to one
of Europe’s most impressive castles: Prague
Castle. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it
consists of a large-scale composition of
palaces and ecclesiastical buildings of var-
ious architectural styles, from Roman-style
buildings from the 10th century through
Gothic modifications in the 14th century. A
classical concert is included this evening!
Sleep in Prague (B)
DAY 5 – A Day in Quaint Bavaria /
Board the MS Amadeus Elegant
After a leisurely morning in Prague, we depart the city for the Bavarian countryside.
Enjoy an afternoon in the charming village
of Passau before boarding the Amadeus
Elegant. The ship casts off in the late afternoon and takes you through the series
of scenic bends along the Danube known
as the Schloegener Schlinge. A welcome
cocktail party and dinner will be served on
board. (B,D)
After, enjoy an evening panoramic tour of
Vienna before boarding the ship. Ship departs for Bratislava at midnight. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 – A Full Day in Bratislava
In the morning the ship reaches the historic
capital city of Bratislava, which was founded over 2,000 years ago. Now the capital
of Slovakia, it was the capital of Hungary for
a while during the Renaissance. A sightseeing tour will cover the city’s major sights.
(B,L,D)
GERM ANY
Prague
C ZEC H
REP UBLI C
Passau
Munich
Dan
DAY 6 – A Day in Vienna: Guten Tag!
This morning, we’ll cruise past charming
villages and lush vineyards. After an early lunch, we arrive in the city of Mozart
and Strauss. You’ll spend your day in the
legendary home of Strauss, Mozart, the
Habsburgs and the Waltz! Accompanied by
a local expert, learn why Vienna in the 18th
century was the musical capital of Europe.
Visit Mozart’s house where he composed
the Marriage of Figaro. After, you will have
a guided tour of the Beethoven Pasqualati
House.
Enjoy a private evening concert in the
very chamber where Mozart himself first
performed in Vienna as a young man.
DAY 9 – A Morning in Budapest &
North to the Danube Bend
Spend a leisurely morning in romantic
Budapest. May we suggest an excursion
to a local neighborhood outdoor market
or, why not soak up the healing warm
waters in a nearby historic bath house?
It’s up to you! After a relaxing morning
spent exploring Budapest, we cruise
north towards the historic Danube Bend.
Sit back on the top terrace and watch
the world float by as we cruise north.
(B,L,D)
ube
Linz
Rive
r
AUSTRI A
Melk Vienna
Bratislavia
Danube Rive
r
Budapest
HUNGARY
DAY 8 – Full Day & Night in Budapest
We arrive in Budapest, the capital of
Hungary, during breakfast. This afternoon
we’ll enjoy a special tour of the Liszt
Ferenc Memorial Museum. After your
tour, enjoy an included concert. We’ll take
a special cruise after dinner, passing the
magnificently floodlit buildings on both
sides of the river and under the illuminated
Chain Bridge. (B,L,D)
DAY 10 – Vienna
Cruise the Danube and arrive in Vienna
after an early lunch. This afternoon, you’ll
enjoy a private tour of the Vienna Fine Arts
museum and Wiener Musikverein (home to
the Vienna Philharmonic). Depart Vienna
at 11:00 PM tonight. (B,L,D)
DAY 11 – Salzburg: A Day with Mozart
Journey past the town of Linz through the
wine producing Wachau Valley en-route to
Wolfgang’s Salzburg. Enjoy an included
walking tour with local historians and relive
the life of Mozart. See the very house
where Mozart was born on January 27, 1756
and stroll through the charming alleyways
of this Baroque jewel. Join your host this
evening for a special farewell feast. (B,D)
DAY 12 – Passau / Journey Concludes
Complimentary transport will be offered to
the Munich airport. Bon Voyage!
Reserve your spot today by calling: 800-723-8454
K M FA Cl as s i cal 89. 5 pr e se nt s
Your Newly Refurbished River Ship
– MS Amadeus Elegant
Suites (Mozart Deck)
SUN DECK
A-2 (Mozart Deck)
A-1 (Mozart Deck)
B-3 (Strauss Deck)
B-2 (Strauss Deck)
MOZART DECK (A Deck)
B-1 (Strauss Deck)
C-2 (Haydn Deck)
C-1 (Haydn Deck)
STRAUSS DECK (B Deck)
HAYDN DECK (C Deck)
It’s included: 11 Days – 24 Meals – 3 Nights in Historic Prague
– all shore excursions – PLUS classical music concerts!
Cabin Category
C- 1 Outside Window
Per Person
Before
Discount
Early Bird
Discount
by 6-1-2016
& Save*
Pay Final
Balance by
Check
& Save
Per
Person
After
Discounts
-$100
$4,599
SOLD OUT C-2 Outside Window $5,099
-$400
SPECIAL KMFA
AIR RATE
$595
Includes all taxes, fees,
& transfers
EXTRA
$100
SAVINGS
FOR KMFA
ALUMNI
Special Single Rate: C-Deck add only $800. For single cabins on other decks, add $1,350 (excluding suites).
Space is limited. Call for single rates on suites.
B-1
French Balcony SOLD OUT
B-2
French Balcony $5,799
-$500
-$100
$5,199 B-3
French Balcony $5,999
-$500
-$100
$5,399
*Savings: Alumni discounts apply for all Travel Club members. If your deposit is made by June 1, 2016 and you
make your final payment by check, you will receive the additional discounts.
A-1
French Balcony $6,399
-$600
-$100
$5,699
A-2
French Balcony
$6,599
-$600
-$100
$5,899 Suites French Balcony
$7,799
-$1,000
-$100
$6,699
Advanced, cancelled or delayed sailing for cruises: Please note that cruise schedules and tour activities can
be subject to change due to changes in water levels, port accessibility, weather, labor disputes or for any other
reason whatsoever. The Owner or Operator of the cruise vessel may, at any time, cancel, advance or postpone
any scheduled tour and may, but is not obliged to, substitute another vessel or itinerary, and it shall not be liable
for any loss whatsoever to passengers by reason of any such cancellation, advancement or postponement.
Note: Valid US passport required. Port taxes, charges & fees currently $150 and are additional. Schedule
subject to change. Photo shown is of suite room.
Not included: Gratuities for ship staff, travel insurance and any items not mentioned in your itinerary.
Exclusive air rate is in economy class and allows for no deviations or upgrades. Seat assignments are subject to
the discretion of the airline, specific requests cannot be guaranteed.
To reserve your space call: 800-723-8454
Prague
& The Blue Danube
Budapest ~ Bratislava ~ Vienna ~ Salzburg
A cl a s s i cal cru i s e by r ive r s h i p
w i th h os t s D ian n e D o n ovan
an d An n W i l so n
Oc to b e r 14 –2 5, 2 016
Earthbound Expeditions Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Tel: 1-800-723-8454 www.earthboundexpeditions.com
act
now!
SAVE
UP TO
$1,200
book by june 1