The Art of Vienna & Budapest

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1 The Art of Vienna & Budapest October 6 13, 2018 The Kiss (detail), Gustav Klimt (1908), Belvedere

2 Belvedere Palace Spend six nights embedded in the magic of old Vienna and Budapest, exploring famous as well as out-of-the-way charms of these historic cities. Throughout this journey enjoy an exclusive opening at a renowned museum, one of Europe s contemporary art fairs, and exclusive viewings at private collections and galleries. Our journey begins in Vienna where we will savor the historic treasures related to the Habsburg dynasty, with visits to legendary Belvedere Palace, the Albertina, and the grandiose State Hall of the National Library. We will examine the importance of Vienna s renowned artist, Gustav Klimt, at the Secession Building, the Leopold Museum, and the Burgtheater. Our journey continues to the city of Budapest, the Little Paris of Middle Europe situated on both banks of the Danube River. Our three-night stay in Budapest includes visits to classic cultural gems such as the Castle Hill district and the former royal palace containing the Hungarian National Gallery. Our main emphasis will be the exciting Art Market Budapest where we will be special guests at the pre-opening celebrations. We will also have the chance to visit many of the best contemporary galleries of Budapest and discover the Hungarian contemporary art scene. Free time will be included for self-exploration of Vienna and Budapest s shops and charming back streets. We will dine at some of the finest restaurants in the two cities, and our deluxe five-star accommodations will be at the centrally located Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof in Vienna and the Ritz-Carlton in Budapest. This tour provides the quintessential window into two elegant central European cultural capitals.

3 Custom Itinerary This custom travel program has been created uniquely for the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. Saturday, October 6, 2018 Departures from the U.S. Take independent overnight international flights to Vienna, Austria. Sunday, October 7, 2018 Welcome to Vienna s Old City Our travel will begin in Vienna, at the historic five-star Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof located in the heart of Vienna s old city. Check in as rooms become available. If you wish to arrive earlier than October 7, please contact The Travel Team. We all gather at the Herenhoff Bar in the hotel, after an independent lunch. Within walking distance from our hotel is the Burgtheater, where we will view Gustav Klimt s ceiling paintings, an ethereal testament to his creative genius. We will take a short, guided tour to gain insight into the amazing architecture and history of this important German theater. A local art historian will then guide our group on an orientation walk of the Cathedral district where we will see the artistic treasures of St. Stephen s Cathedral and learn about its amazing Habsburg history. There will be an option to take the elevator for a bird s-eye view of the old city. We will stroll through the 14th-century Neur Markt. Time permitting; we will visit the tombs of the Habsburg scions in the hidden Imperial Crypt, finishing with a Viennese pastry from the famous Café Sacher. This evening, we celebrate the beginning of our journey with a buffet dinner at our hotel s Restaurant Herrlich. Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof, Vienna (D) Monday, October 8, 2018 Viennese Traditions: Palace & Treasures of the Habsburg Dynasty Today is dedicated to Vienna s resplendent historic treasures, particularly those related to the powerful Habsburg dynasty, which controlled most of Central Europe for centuries. This morning, we will begin the day with a private, early opening of the legendary Belvedere Palace for an exclusive in-depth guided tour of its treasures, where our focus will be on the art of Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt, the shocking collection of sculpted heads by the Enlightenment artist Messerschmidt, and the outstanding Biedermeyer furniture collection. If weather permits, we will stroll the gardens and learn about the Habsburgs commitment to culture, arts, and literature. A delightful lunch awaits us at Glacis Beislat, not far from the famous Ringstrass. After lunch, we ll explore the Albertina Museum and its masterful drawings by Dürer, da Vinci, Raphael, Rubens, Rembrandt, and other modern masters. There is also an outstanding collection of Impressionist and German Romantic paintings. Next door, we Photos (from top): St. Stephen s Cathedral; the Belvedere; and Two Dancers by Edgar Degas (1905), Albertina Museum

4 will take a brief look at the majestic spaces of the State Hall of the Austrian National Library, part of the grand Hofburg Palace. Travelers are then free to enjoy the remainder of the day on their own. Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof, Vienna (B, L) Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Vienna Old & New Today s schedule will include coach transportation across the Danube to the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) campus for a private guided tour of it s new buildings commissioned by Zaha Hadid, CRAB studio from London, Estudio Carme Pinós from Barcelona, NO.MAD from Madrid, and BUSarchitektur from Vienna. After this, we will visit Leopold Museum, where the collection focuses on the forty-year transition from Academy art to Secession to Art Nouveau /Jugendstil, and Austrian Expressionism. This will include the current exhibition, WOW! The Heidi Horten Collection. After an independent lunch break in the Museum Quarter, we will gather together at the Secession Building, the architectural manifesto of a group of young artists breaking away from the bounds of the traditional Viennese art world, which includes Gustav Klimt s Beethoven Frieze. Later, we will change gears to tour a romantic example of Jugendstil architecture, an 1888 villa designed by the great architect Otto Wagner, which is now the private home and gallery of a leading Viennese artist. Returning to city center, we anticipate visiting a visit to a local winery. Dinner will be provided at a popular restaurant within walking distance of our hotel. Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof, Vienna (B, D) Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Arrival in Budapest After an early check out of the Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof, we depart by private motor coach on a three-hour drive to Budapest. Upon arrival, the group will leave its luggage with the concierge at the Ritz Carlton, and after a quick refresh in the hotel s lobby, we will walk to the nearby Gerlóczy Café for lunch. We will then take a brief walking tour of Budapest with a stop at The Hungarian Parliament Building. We return to our hotel for check in. Time permitting, there will be a private studio visit hosted by an Albright-Knox Art Gallery benefactor. We then proceed to the VIP Art Market Budapest Preview and after-party. The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest (B, L, Rec.) Photos (from top): Austrian National Library; Beethoven Frieze (detail) by Gustav Klimt (1901), Secession Building; and Fisherman s Bastion and St. Matthias Church

5 Thursday, October 11, 2018 Art Market Budapest Most of our day will be dedicated to exploring Art Market Budapest, the preeminent annual fair dedicated to contemporary art in Central and Eastern Europe. Founded in 2011, it has rocketed into prominence on the international visual arts scene, attracting major gallerists and artists from across Europe, with attendance nearly tripling in just 6 years. Our VIP pass allows us access to the fair, meeting with exhibitors and artists. We will build in time for independent browsing and shopping. Lunch will be provided during the course of our visit to the main Art Market Budapest venue in Millenáris Park. In the late afternoon, we once again climb Castle Hill for a guided visit of the Hungarian National Gallery of Art, housed within the Royal Palace. We have scheduled a visit to the studio of Imre Bak followed by a reception in the home of our hosts Katalin Spengler and Zsolt Somlói. The remainder of the evening is for independent exploration. The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest (B, L) Friday, October 12, 2018 Budapest Art Galleries The morning today is free to enjoy Budapest, as you like, with an independent lunch. Suggested venues to explore are the thermal bath of Gellért, Rudas or Szécheny, the Great Hall Market or the Dohány Street Synagogue. Our afternoon is dedicated to a further exploration of Budapest s top art galleries including the Horizont, Viltin, and INDA galleries. Tonight, we will celebrate our art-filled journey with the finest of Hungarian cuisine at Fisherman s Bastion, which offers stunning views of the Parliament, Pest rooftops and the dome of the Basicila. The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest (B, D) Saturday, October 13, 2018 Departures for the U.S. After breakfast, we will offer assistance with independent transfers to Budapest s International airport. (B) Photos (from top): Millenáris Park; Woman in a White-Dotted Dress by József Rippl-Rónai (1892), Hungarian National Gallery; and Matthias Church

6 cocktails in the evening. (above) Hungarian Parliament Building Accommodations Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof Vienna This five-star historic hotel is located in the heart of Vienna s old city, steps away from the Hofburg Imperial Palace. The elegant rooms provide a perfect mix of traditional and modern design. Guests have access to the spa featuring a sauna and steam room as well as a fitness center. The hotel s Restaurant Herrlich offers breakfast, lunch, or dinner. If the weather is nice, guests can enjoy the Schanigarten sidewalk café. Under a high glass dome, the hotel s Herrenhof Bar offers coffee and Viennese pastries during the day, and The Ritz-Carlton Budapest This five-star hotel located in Budapest s city center offers luxurious contemporary accommodations with a hint of tradition. The hotel is housed in a 20th-century building with beautiful views of St. Stephen s Basilica and Erzsébet Square from many guest rooms and suites. This property features an indoor pool with jacuzzi and saunas, a state-of-theart fitness center, and a Hungarian Wine Bar and Grill restaurant serving award-winning wines and international food.

7 Trip Information purchased for planned activities (as indicated in the itinerary) THE ART OF VIENNA & BUDAPEST DATES: October 6 13, 2018 TOUR COST: Land Package... $6,280 Single Supplement... $995 Tour Price is per person based on double occupancy, with a minimum of 14 paying participants. Land prices are calculated as of February 2018 and are subject to change. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate, good walking ability advised DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT: A deposit of $1,000 per paying participant will be required to guarantee participation in the program. Final payment will be invoiced and is due on June 29, All payments may be made by American Express, Visa, MasterCard, or check (made out to The Travel Team). Registrations will be accepted beyond June 29, 2018 on a space-available basis. FLIGHTS: Airfare is not included in the tour price. Participants are responsible for all aspects of their round-trip air arrangements. For assistance, please call The Travel Team at (716) TERMS & CONDITIONS: International Seminar Design, Inc. (ISDI) acts only as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations, and all other services relating to this tour. ISDI, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, The Travel Team, and/or their agents assume no responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity, which may be caused by any defect in any aircraft, ship, train, bus, or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of the tour. ISDI, the Albright- Knox Art Gallery, and The Travel Team reserve the right to cancel any tour prior to departure for any reason including insufficient numbers of participants, as well as the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour at any time. If bookings fall below the minimum required, passengers will be advised of additional costs or itinerary alterations before departure date. CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: All cancellations must be received in writing by The Travel Team, and charges are calculated as of the day notification is received in writing by ISDI. If a tour member cancels, the following scale of charges is incurred: There is a non-refundable administrative fee of $500 per person. The costs associated with any tickets are non-refundable. Written cancellation received by The Travel Team on or before June 29, 2018: full refund minus $500 per person administrative fee. Written cancellation received by The Travel Team on or between June 30, 2018 and August 25, 2018: full refund of land package price, less 50% of tour cost per person cancellation charge (includes administrative fee). Cancellations received on or after August 26, 2018: no refund. After the tour has commenced, it is not possible to issue any refunds. No refunds for any unused portion of the tour including, but not limited to, occasional missed meals or any missed sightseeing tours. Costs for promotion, staff, and other group expenses are not refundable. In the case of cancellation, substitutions are not acceptable. The tour cost is non-transferable, and no substitutions are allowed. If ISDI, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, or The Travel Team cancels the tour due to low registrations, active registrants will receive a full refund of all tour payments. TRAVEL INSURANCE: ISDI, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, and The Travel Team strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. You will receive travel insurance information upon tour registration. In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement. TOUR PRICE INCLUSIONS: Hotel accommodations as listed in the itinerary, entrance fees to sites, and transportation by deluxe private motor coach as outlined in itinerary; six (6) daily breakfasts, three (3) lunches, three (3) dinners, one (1) reception; two (2) glasses of wine or beer at dinners; expert, local Englishspeaking guides for planned sightseeing; services of an ISDI Tour Manager; handling of two (2) pieces of luggage per person upon arrival and departure at the hotels; gratuities for guides and motor coach drivers; bottled water on private motor coach; taxes, services, and porterage fees. TOUR PRICE EXCLUSIONS: Airfare, airline taxes, and fuel surcharges; airport porterage; transfers between the airports and hotels at the start and end of the tour; excursions, activities, or meals during traveler s free time; personal items; personal services; travel extensions; personal insurance for health, baggage, and tour cancellation; passport fees; visa fees; gratuities for hotel housekeeping; any other items not specifically included in the itinerary. FOR QUESTIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Call The Travel Team at (716) INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR DESIGN, INC., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CST , WST

8 The Art of Vienna & Budapest Enclosed is my credit card information or deposit by check made payable to The Travel Team in the amount of $1,000 per person. Name (as listed on passport) Name (as listed on passport) Address (billing, if using credit card) City State Zip Daytime Telephone Cell Phone Address please send mailings to my to receive information more quickly # of persons Amount Enclosed LAND PACKAGE DEPOSIT ($1,000 PER PERSON): American Express Visa MasterCard Check Make check payable to The Travel Team Card Number Exp. (mm/yy) Name as it appears on credit card Billing Zip Code (if different from above) ROOMING OPTIONS: (please select) Double Occupancy; I will share a room with Single Supplement ($995) I would like a roommate but will pay the price of the single supplement if one cannot be found.

9 EACH PARTICIPANT MUST SIGN (registration invalid without signature) The undersigned has read the tour itinerary and recognizes and accepts any risks therein. The undersigned also understands and hereby agrees for and on behalf of his/her dependents, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns to abide by the conditions set forth in the terms and conditions listed in this brochure and to release and hold harmless the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, The Travel Team, International Seminar Design, Inc (ISDI) and any of their officers, trustees, agents, licenses, or representatives from any and all liability for delays, injuries, or death or for the loss of and/or damage to his/her property however occurring during any portion of, or in relation to, this tour. Signature Participant 1 / Date Signature Participant 2 / Date COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM TO: The Travel Team 2495 Main Street Suite 340 Buffalo, NY For Questions: Call (716)