M.S. AMADEUS PRINCESS. cruising aboard the Deluxe. featuring the EXPRESS GLACIER. June 13 to June 25, 2012 Featuring Yale Professor Adam Tooze

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1 The Netherlands Germany France Switzerland cruising aboard the Deluxe M.S. AMADEUS PRINCESS GLACIER featuring the EXPRESS June 13 to June 25, 2012 Featuring Yale Professor Adam Tooze

2 The Great Journey through Europe The Association of Yale Alumni is proud to present this Yale Educational Travel program, The Great Journey through Europe, an inspiring 11-night program through four countries in the Western heart of the continent. Ride aboard three legendary railways, journey along the fabled Rhine River through its most scenic sections and visit five UNESCO World Heritage sites. The program Lectures by Yale professor Adam Tooze, who will accompany the group and be available for informal discussion throughout the trip. Full program of excursions focused on the educational topics of this adventure, as described in the itinerary. To reserve today Fax the registration form to the AYA at (203) to request your space. Or make an online request at the page for this program at In either case, we will hold your space for one week pending receipt of your payment. Make your deposit check payable to Thomas P. Gohagan & Company and send it with your registration form to Association of Yale Alumni, Yale Educational Travel, Box , New Haven, CT Or you may charge your deposit. Include your Visa or MasterCard information with your registration form. Questions? Please call YET at (203) Information on other AYA programs We do not wish to be intrusive with our mailings. We will delete your name from the list of people who receive information on AYA educational programs if you so wish. Please write to the address above, or fax to (203) , or At you will find a website detailing all YET programs. Yale Faculty Professor Adam Tooze teaches all areas of modern German History, 20th century economic history and the philosophy of history. He grew up in Heidelberg and is very much looking forward to representing Yale as lecturer on this program. Professor Tooze received his first degree in economics from King s College Cambridge. Between 1989 and 1991 he studied at the Free University Berlin and took his Ph.D. in economic history from the London School of Economics in For 13 years, he taught in the History Faculty of the University of Cambridge before joining Yale as Professor of Modern German History in the summer of In that same year, Tooze was appointed to the academic panel charged by the Bundesfinanzministerium (Federal Finance Ministry) with writing the Ministry s history in the period of the Third Reich. He has responsibility for the very timely topic of dealing with public debt. In 2011, he also had the privilege of serving as a visiting Professor of military history at West Point. Professor Tooze s lectures will explore the historical depth and drama of the landscape through which we will be traveling on our Great Journey down the Rhine.

3 U.S./Amsterdam, The Netherlands Wednesday and Thursday, June 13 and 14 Depart the U.S. for Amsterdam. Following your morning arrival, enjoy a private cruise along Amsterdam s delightful canals lined with 16 th - and 17 th -century gabled row houses, which have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Embark on the deluxe M.S. AMADEUS PRINCESS and join fellow participants this evening for the Captain s Welcome Reception. Amsterdam Friday, June 15 This morning enjoy a guided visit to the Rijksmuseum, which houses some of The Netherlands most important works of art, including Rembrandt s world-famous The Night Watch. After lunch on board, enjoy time at leisure in Amsterdam. The ship departs late this evening. Arnhem Saturday, June 16 In the midst of unspoiled forest, marsh and sand dunes in the picturesque De Hoge Veluwe, The Netherlands largest national park, sits the world-class Kröller-Müller Museum. Lauded for its chronological collection of Van Gogh s masterpieces, the museum also exhibits works by Picasso, Renoir and Manet, as well as captivating late-19 th - to 21 st -century art sculptures in its unique 60-acre sculpture garden. Spend the afternoon cruising along the picturesque Rhine River. Cologne, Germany Sunday, June 17 Enjoy a morning cruising. One of Germany s most ancient cities, Cologne was founded as a Roman military outpost in 38 B.C. From the time of Charlemagne to present day, it has flourished as the Rhineland s foremost mercantile and religious center. The city is the birthplace of Cover photo: Travel through Switzerland s alpine heart in comfort aboard the marvelous Glacier Express. the world-famous eau-de-cologne perfume. The historic Kölner Dom (cathedral) is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the finest example of High Gothic architecture in Germany. Explore the Altstadt (Old Town) and visit the cathedral, for which construction began in 1248 and lasted for six centuries. Among its artistic treasures are the Milan Madonna and the Shrine of the Three Holy Kings. Conclude your tour with a visit to the Wallraf-Richartz Museum, one of Germany s top art museums, providing a wonderful collection of western European art from the Middle Ages to the 19 th century. Mainz Monday, June 18 Sail through the Rhine River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, legendary for its scenery and riverside architectural treasures. This morning, cruise past the medieval castles, tranquil villages and terraced vineyards, and see the famous Lorelei Rock ancient lore holds that a beautiful maiden lured sailors here with her enchanting song. This afternoon, arrive in Mainz, the gateway to the Rhineland. Mainz is a modern city with an ancient heart settled as a Celtic encampment, it later became a Roman fort city and part of the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire. Visit the 1000-year-old Roman Catholic Kaiser Dom; its six Romanesque red sandstone towers dominate the city center. Stroll around the colorful Renaissance fountain in the old medieval Marketplatz. Tour the Gutenberg Museum, which honors the city s most famous son. See two original Gutenberg Bibles and replicas of 15 th -century printing presses. Mannheim (Heidelberg)/ Schwetzingen or Speyer Tuesday, June 19 This morning, arrive in Mannheim and depart for Heidelberg, where luminaries such as Goethe and Schumann came to experience Photo this page: Medieval castles and bucolic terraced vineyards capture the romance of Germany s legendary Rhine Valley.

4 North Sea THE NETHERLANDS ARNHEM AMSTERDAM Rhine River COLOGNE GERMANY FRANCE Rhine Valley STRASBOURG MAINZ MANNHEIM HEIDELBERG SCHWETZINGEN SPEYER SWITZERLAND UNESCO World Heritage Site Cruise Itinerary Air Routing Land Routing Train Routing BASEL BERNE INTERLAKEN GENEVA TÄSCH Matterhorn LUCERNE ANDERMATT ZERMATT ITALY the intellectual atmosphere of Heidelberg University, Germany s oldest, founded in To many on the Grand Tour of Europe, fashionable in the 18 th and 19 th centuries, Heidelberg was Germany. Nestled in the densely wooded valley of the Neckar River, this city epitomized the spirit of German Romanticism. Heidelberg has preserved its authentic Renaissance-Baroque character, including the nine arches of the famous Alte Brücke (Old Bridge) that still span the Neckar River. Visit imposing Heidelberg Castle, a magnificent, 13 th -century edifice perched above the river. The stately ruins preserve Heidelberg s links to its medieval past. This afternoon, visit Schloss Schwetzingen, originally a 17 th -century hunting lodge, and its ornate garden. Alternatively, enjoy a leisurely walk in Speyer, dominated by its Romanesque Cathedral and 180-foot-tall, medieval Altpörtel (old gate). Sail this evening to Strasbourg. Strasbourg, France Wednesday, June 20 The lively Alsatian city of Strasbourg fuses the Old and the New Europe. The Old City, Half-timbered houses in Strasbourg s Petite-France quarter reflect the city s dual French and German character. a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a treasure trove of medieval houses, and the charming Ponts-Couverts, covered bridges flanked by watchtowers at each end, span the picturesque canals. It was in Strasbourg that John Calvin first established a reformed parish, and the beautiful Protestant Church of St-Pierre-le-Vieux testifies to the city s history of religious tolerance. See the graceful sandstone Catholic Cathedral of Notre Dame, a Romanesque-Gothic masterpiece that according to the poet Goethe, rises like a most sublime, wide-arching tree of God. In the Petite-France district, the historic millers, tanners and fishermen s quarter along the Ill River, the fairy-tale look of a past era lives on, while nearby, 27 nations engage in spirited debates in the European Union Parliament. Enjoy lunch aboard ship. The afternoon is free for independent pursuits. This evening, attend the Captain s Farewell Dinner. Basel, Switzerland/Berne/ Interlaken/Lucerne Thursday, June 21 Disembark in Basel and enjoy a scenic transfer across the rolling Swiss countryside to Berne, Alpine flowers adorn the railing of Lucerne s 14th-century Kapellbrüke (Chapel Bridge), Europe s oldest covered wooden bridge, which features famous paintings on its roof s interior.

5 The unmistakable profile of the Matterhorn s dramatic ice-sculpted summit presents an image of Alpine splendor and majesty that has inspired poets and artists for centuries. Switzerland s historic capital. Visit the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site and beautifully preserved medieval gem noted for its arcaded sidewalks. Lunch is in the historic Restaurant Kornhauskeller, a former granary. Cross the scenic Bernese Oberland to Lucerne, stopping en route in the charming resort of Interlaken, set astride an isthmus separating Lake Thun from Lake Brienz. Upon arrival in Lucerne, check in to the deluxe, lakeside HOTEL SCHWEIZERHOF and enjoy dinner in the hotel. Lucerne Friday, June 22 A long-favored destination for travelers, Lucerne is set against the backdrop of its deep blue lake and the rugged grandeur of Mounts Pilatus and Rigi. Begin your morning walking tour in the Weinmarkt (Wine Market), surrounded by historic burghers houses. See the Hofkirche (Court Church), one of the finest examples of Swiss Renaissance architecture, and the Lion Monument, dedicated to the Swiss Guards who gave their lives defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. Walk across Lucerne s most famous landmark, the delightful, 14 th -century wooden Chapel Bridge, which spans the Reuss River and is adorned with medieval paintings. Ascend Mount Pilatus by panoramic gondola to its 7,000-foot summit for a magnificent 360-degree panorama of central Switzerland s mountains, peaks, forests and lakes. Enjoy lunch in a summit restaurant and free time. Board the Pilatus Railway, the world s steepest cogwheel railway, then descend more than 5,300 feet in under three miles on return to the shores of Lake Lucerne, where you will enjoy a scenic cruise. Lucerne/Andermatt/Zermatt Saturday, June 23 Relax during a scenic transfer from Lucerne to Andermatt. Lunch is included in Andermatt before boarding the fabled Glacier Express, the world s slowest fast train, and travel through the heart of the Alps, where the natural beauty of the mountains rivals the skill and ingenuity of the engineers who created this rail route across Europe s most challenging terrain a task requiring the construction of 291 bridges and 91 tunnels. Arrive late this afternoon in the Alpine resort of Zermatt, dramatically located beneath the craggy pinnacle of the iconic Matterhorn. Check into the chalet-style HOTEL ALEX for dinner in the hotel and an evening at leisure. Zermatt Sunday, June 24 Today, travel aboard the famous Gornergrat Bahn, the highest cog railway in Europe. Ascend through forests of pine and larch and cross meadows ablaze with wildflowers to the 10,000-foot-high Gornergrat, stopping en route at Riffelberg for the panoramic view of Monte Rosa and the majestic Matterhorn. From the observatory atop the Gornergrat, look out over sweeping vistas of Europe s most Towering spires crown Cologne s majestic Kölner Dom (cathedral), one of the finest Gothic structures ever built.

6 M.S. AMADEUS PRINCESS The elegance and romance of Mozart s music was inspiration in the meticulous crafting of the deluxe M.S. AMADEUS PRINCESS, which sets new standards in design and technology, and features the comforts of a floating five-star hotel. This ship offers 80 outside air-conditioned, stylishly appointed Staterooms (from 161 square feet) and Suites (up to 236 square feet). Cabin Category 2 Most accommodations feature a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with French balcony (iron railing) and all have two twin beds (convertible to one queen bed), a private bathroom with shower (Suites have bathtub with shower), individual climate control, satellite telephone and television, writing desk, safe and hair dryer. Meals are served in single, unassigned seatings in the elegant Panorama Restaurant, where Panorama Restaurant passengers can enjoy the passing landscape through floor-to-ceiling windows. Highly skilled chefs prepare continental cuisine featuring local ingredients. Meals include early-risers coffee, buffet breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and late-evening snack. Complimentary wine is served with dinner. Public facilities are spacious and include a lounge and bar that opens onto the Panorama Deck, a library, Internet Café (with limited connections), beauty salon, boutique and fitness studio with massage services and early-morning exercise classes. The Sun Deck features the Lido Bar, an outdoor dipping pool, golf putting green and walking track. The international English-speaking crew provides warm hospitality and personalized service. The M.S. AMADEUS PRINCESS meets the highest safety standards and is one of a few European river ships to have been awarded the ecological Green Certifications stamp of quality for environment sustainability efforts. breathtaking Alpine scenery the serrated profiles of the Matterhorn, the Liskamm and Dufourspitze mountains and vast Gorner Glacier. Following lunch, return to Zermatt at your leisure. This evening, attend the farewell reception in the hotel. Amsterdam Pre-Program Option This exclusive two-night Pre-Program Option is the perfect prelude to your Great Journey. In the Van Gogh Museum, see the world s largest exhibit of this post-impressionist s paintings. Enjoy a tour of The Hague, The Netherlands fascinating seat of government, and visit the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem. Accommodations are in the deluxe RENAISSANCE AMSTERDAM HOTEL. Zermatt/Geneva/U.S. Monday, June 25 Following breakfast transfer to Geneva for your return flight to the U.S. Amsterdam s charming bridges and canals are a testament to the brilliant city planning in its Golden Age. The Pre-Program Option is available at additional cost, and details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.

7 Awesome. Breathtaking. Dynamic. Superlatives that describe not only Switzerland s majestic 14,000-foot-high mountain peaks, flowing streams, cavernous gorges and crystalline glaciers, but also three of the world s great cogwheel railways the panoramic Glacier Express, the scenic Gornergrat Bahn and the dramatic Pilatus Railway and the ingenuity and engineering achievements it took to create them. Appreciate the visionary work and vast scope of these magnificent railways as you experience the sublime majesty of the iconic Alps from incredible perspectives up-close. The Gornergrat Bahn is Switzerland s oldest (since 1898) electrified cog railway. In the brief span of seven miles, you will climb 4,800 feet from Zermatt to the lofty Gornergrat. En route, look for stunning views of the great Matterhorn, hanging glaciers and the robin s-egg blue waters of mountain lakes. Lucerne s Pilatus Railway, completed in 1889, offers breathtaking bird s-eye views of Swiss farms and coniferous forests during its three-mile run from the shores of Lake Lucerne to the summit of Mount Pilatus. Its vertical ascent of 5,344 feet over a grade as steep as 48 percent is highlighted by its stunning 360-degree views. No feat, however, required greater skill and determination than the laying of the track for the Glacier Express in 1930 across the spine of the towering Alps. Enjoy this spectacular and leisurely journey showcasing unmatched views of the Swiss countryside: weathered chalets and mountainside farming hamlets, picturesque trails dotted with hikers, livestock grazing on green grasses, and ice-blue snow-capped mountains. A true engineering marvel, the railway penetrates the mountain barrier separating the cantons of Valais and Uri through the nine-and-one-half-mile-long Furka Tunnel and crosses arched stone bridges that span the tumbling headwaters of the rivers Rhine and Rhône. All aboard will enjoy the Pilatus Railway, which incorporated groundbreaking design to become the world s steepest cog railroad upon its completion in Fares Include Educational program of lectures and discussions with Yale professor Adam Tooze. On board the deluxe M.S. AMADEUS PRINCESS Seven-night cruise from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, to Basel, Switzerland, with port calls at Arnhem, The Netherlands; Cologne, Mainz, Mannheim (for Heidelberg) and Speyer, Germany; and Strasbourg, France. Comfortable accommodations in a tastefully appointed outside stateroom with private bathroom facilities and air conditioning. All meals each day, featuring fine continental cuisine early-risers coffee, buffet breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner with wine and late-evening snack served at single, unassigned seatings. Captain s Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner. Private cruise along Amsterdam s picturesque canals. Guided tour of the prestigious Rijksmuseum, featuring Rembrandt s famous The Night Watch. Excursion to the world-class Kröller-Müller Museum. Walking tour of Cologne s Old Town, including visits to the magnificent Kölner Dom, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Wallraf-Richartz Museum. Cruise through the scenic Lorelei Passage, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour of the ancient city of Mainz, featuring a visit to the Gutenberg Museum. Excursion to Heidelberg s 13 th -century castle. Visit to Schloss Schwetzingen and its garden. Tour of Strasbourg s historic Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Scenic transfer from Basel to Lucerne, with stops en route in Switzerland s historical capital of Berne and the idyllic village of Interlaken. Tour Berne s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with lunch in the renowned Restaurant Kornhauskeller. In Lucerne Two nights in the deluxe HOTEL SCHWEIZERHOF. Swiss breakfast each morning. Walking tour of historic Lucerne. Excursion by cable car and the Pilatus Railway, the world s steepest cogwheel railway, to and from Mount Pilatus, with lunch in a summit restaurant. Scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne. Scenic coach transfer from Lucerne to Andermatt, followed by lunch and a spectacular train journey aboard the famous Glacier Express to Zermatt. In Zermatt Two nights in the first-class HOTEL ALEX. Breakfast daily and one dinner. Rail journey aboard the Gornergrat Bahn, one of the most picturesque train rides in the world, with lunch. Farewell reception. Enhanced Travel Services All transfers and luggage handling abroad for participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). All excursions and visits, as outlined in the itinerary, with experienced local guides. Gratuities to local guides and drivers for included excursions. Port taxes are included. Hospitality desks in the hotels and aboard ship. Experienced Travel Director to accompany you throughout the travel program. Travel document wallet, name badge and pre-departure information.

8 M.S. AMADEUS PRINCESS Strauss Deck Mozart Deck Sun Deck Haydn Deck Land/Cruise Tariff Stateroom Category (per person, based on double occupancy) Description- All Staterooms are outside with two twin beds that convert to make one queen bed, private bathroom with shower, air conditioning, sitting area, radio, television, safe, writing desk and hair dryer. 6 Small window. Haydn Deck, aft. (limited availability) $ Small window. Haydn Deck, forward. $7495 French balcony (nearly fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with railing) 4 Strauss Deck, aft. $7995 French balcony (nearly fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with railing). 3 Strauss Deck, forward. $8495 French balcony (nearly fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with railing). 2 Strauss Deck, midship. $8995 French balcony (nearly fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with railing). 1 Mozart Deck. $9495 Junior Suites French balcony (nearly fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with railing), bathtub, large sitting area with sofabed and minibar. Mozart Deck. $10295 Singles are available in category 2 at $12795 and in Category 1 at $ Port taxes are included. M.S. AMADEUS PRINCESS has been specially contracted for this tour, and the applicable deck plan is available on request from Gohagan & Company and reflects the only valid cabin categorization of the vessel. The Great Journey through Europe Reservation Form Make Check(s) payable to: Thomas P. Gohagan and Company and mail with this registration form to: Yale Educational Travel Association of Yale Alumni Box New Haven, CT Fax: Reservation contact: (203) or edtravel@yale.edu Title Full name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Date of Birth / / Yale Affi liation MM DD YYYY Title Full name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Date of Birth / / Yale Affi liation MM DD YYYY Street mailing address (no P.O. Box number please) - City State ZIP Code Telephone: (Home) (Business) Address (Mobile) Preferred name(s) on badge(s) Tour No /13/ Program reservations require a deposit of $500 per person and $200 per person Amsterdam Pre-Program Option. I/we understand that final payment is due ninety (90) days prior to departure. By forwarding of deposit, I/we accept and agree to the Terms and Conditions. Enclosed is my/our check(s) for $ as deposit to hold place(s) on 2012 The Great Journey through Europe. Make checks payable to Thomas P. Gohagan & Company. No check enclosed. I/We authorize you to charge my/our deposit of $ to: Visa MasterCard Card Number Exp. Date Signature as it appears on credit card Please make my/our reservation(s) in category: 1st Choice 2nd Choice Double occupancy (two twin beds). Double occupancy (one queen bed). Single accommodations. I am reserving as a single but prefer to share accommodations and will allow you to select my roommate (shares cannot be guaranteed). Please make my/our reservation(s): Amsterdam Pre-Program Option Double at $925 per person. Single at $1325 per person. I am reserving as a single but prefer to share accommodations and will allow you to select my roommate (shares cannot be guaranteed). I/We want you to book my/our air from (fi ll in departure city) to Amsterdam, The Netherlands, with return from Geneva, Switzerland, at additional cost to be advised. Economy Class Business Class First Class Note: Airfare is subject to change and availability and is nonrefundable. I/we will make my/our own air arrangements. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Participants interested in this program should be in good health and able to walk at a moderate pace, without assistance, for a few miles on uneven terrain. You should be able to climb, without assistance, multiple sets of stairs that may not have handrails.

9 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 519 New Haven, CT The romance of a bygone era still lives in Heidelberg, whose medieval castle rises above the Old Town and the 18th-century Alte Brücke. 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BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: Passengers are allowed two checked bags per person on international flights. Airlines have various policies concerning the number of bags and the weight allowed without excess baggage charges. HEALTH: Any physical or mental condition that may require special medical attention (for example, the need for a wheelchair) must be reported in writing when you make your reservation. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the Association of Yale Alumni. Written cancellation through 91 days prior to departure full refund minus a $200 ($50 Pre- and/or Post-Program) per person administrative fee. Written cancellation 90 days or less prior to departure could result in forfeiture of the full program price, contingent upon the degree of recoverable costs from independent providers of services. Program reservations are not transferable except at the sole discretion and with the explicit approval of the Association of Yale Alumni and Thomas P. 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