A FLOATING MUSIC FESTIVAL AMSTERDAM TO BERLIN October 24 - November 5, 2019

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1 A FLOATING MUSIC FESTIVAL AMSTERDAM TO BERLIN October 24 - November 5, 2019 Join friends of Classical KING FM and walk in footsteps of Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Schumann, Wagner and more. Visit the great composers' homes, experience the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, and attend performances by the Leipzig s Gewandhaus Orchestra and the magnificent Berlin Philharmonic. Enjoy a private concert in the birthplace of Beethoven and hear an organ concert in the very church where Bach was the music director and is now buried. Classical KING FM s exclusive custom 12-day journey will begin in Rembrandt s Amsterdam. From there we sail south to Beethoven s birthplace in Bonn, and then to Cologne, birthplace of Max Bruch and Jacques Offenbach. Our journey continues as we cruise to Bavaria and Saxony once home to so many of the great composers. Lovingly designed for the KING FM classical music lover, our custom cruise is unlike any other. On board a luxurious Emerald Waterways ship, you will enjoy chamber music* by some of Europe s finest instrumentalists while feasting on exquisite cuisine and cruising past scenic river vistas. KING FM s first two classical cruises sold-out and were rousing successes. TRIP AT A GLANCE Overnight flight to Amsterdam 7 Nights Exclusive cruise from Amsterdam to Bamberg 2 Nights Leipzig, home of Bach, Wagner, and Schumann 2 Nights Glorious Berlin

2 Rembrandt s Night Watch, 1642 IT S INCLUDED! With classical KING FM travel club artistic advisor Christophe Chagnard Guided by Earthbound Expeditions founder, Matthew Brumley Seven nights cruising the Rhine on the deluxe MS Emerald Sky Two nights in Leipzig and two nights in Berlin at four star centrally located hotels All multi course meals while cruising A special classical concert in the birthplace of Beethoven, Bonn, Germany A special lunch on top of the German Parliament (the Reichstag) An exclusive piano recital the home of Robert and Clara Schumann A moving organ Bach concert in the St. Thomas Church, Leipzig Tickets to the Leipzig Organ Festival to be held in the Gewandhaus Orchestra Hall Special tours of the Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam and Berlin Philharmonic Insider museum tours with local historians Fascinating walks in Amsterdam, Leipzig, Berlin and Bonn which highlight the lives of the Great Composers Multiple classical concerts celebrating the lives of the great composers Special concerts on board the MS Emerald Sky while cruising

3 YOUR FLOATING MUSICAL FESTIVAL Following on the great success of our cruises on the Danube and the Seine, the KING FM Travel Club invites you to the heart of Germany on the mighty Rhine. I can t think of another river that provides access to such great classical music concerts, history and nostalgia. Amsterdam, Leipzig and Berlin alone are home to some so of the world s finest musicians and ensembles. The proximity of magnificent sites where so many great composers, grew-up, flourished and changed the Western musical world is the source of constant inspiration. Once again, I have been entrusted to curate this cruise for you and have been thrilled with the many choices at hand. In addition to the symphonic, opera and chamber performances you will experience*, you will have expert musicians playing and rehearsing on board for the entire duration of the cruise. I very much look forward to sharing this extraordinary journey on the footsteps of the great composers. Christophe Chagnard, KING FM Travel Club Artistic Advisor *Concerts seasons are not currently released in Europe, but we know our travelers need to make their travel arrangements well in advance. We are working with the finest venues to curate a musical program for our group to KING FM s highest standards and will update our itinerary as soon as have secured these performances. Christophe Chagnard is a French conductor, composer and guitarist, and is one of the most sought-after musicians in the Pacific Northwest. Chagnard is the Music Director of the Lake Union Civic Orchestra (LUCO) which he has led since 2000 and was co-founder and Music Director of the Grammy nominated Northwest Sinfonietta from 1991 to 2015.

4 Royal Concertgebouw, Amsterdam TRIP FACTS 13 Days / 12 Nights (when including air travel) Depart the USA on October 24, 2019 Trip begins in Amsterdam on October 25 at 5:00pm Trip ends in Berlin on November 5, 2019 Prices listed on the back page Not Included: Travel insurance Port fees of $200 Gratuities for the ship staff Air tickets to/from Europe Any items not mentioned in your KING FM floating festival itinerary. YOUR CLASSICAL KING FM ADVENTURE BEGINS Day 0: Thursday, October 24 - Depart the USA for Amsterdam Remember you'll need to depart the States no later than today. An optional group flight from Seattle will be offered. Details TBA. Day 1: Friday, October 25 - Arrive in Amsterdam Goedemorgen, welkom in Holland! Our classical music journey through Holland and Germany begins in the historic heart of Amsterdam as we board the elegant MS Emerald Star. This evening enjoy a welcome aboard dinner with your KING FM hosts, guides and fellow travelers. Sleep on board (B, L, D) Day 2: Saturday, October 26 - Discover Amsterdam After breakfast, discover the hidden and historic sights of this fascinating city. Enjoy a private tour of the Rijksmuseum and see Rembrandt s famous Night Watch. History and art lovers may wish to visit the Van Gogh museum. This afternoon enjoy a tour of the Royal Concertgebouw symphony hall. After returning the ship, enjoy dinner followed by an evening concert on board the MS Emerald Sky. Sleep on board (B, L, D)

5 Kröller-Müller Museum Day 3: Sunday, October 27 - Kröller-Müller Museum and A Bridge Too Far Today you have a choice. You can enjoy a morning at the The Kröller-Müller which is Vincent van Gogh s second home. With almost 90 paintings and over 180 drawings, the museum has the second-largest Van Gogh collection in the world. Lovers of art and architecture will find this a truly enriching place. Or, you can visit the renowned airborne museum in Arnhem. In September 1944, after the victorious end of the Normandy campaign, Field Marshal Montgomery devised a daring operation to open the way to the Ruhr by seizing a bridgehead north of the Rhine, at Arnhem. Operation Market, the largest airborne operation in history, was carried out by three Allied airborne divisions. Operation Garden was the ground side in which the 30 th British Corps was to link up with the British 1 st Airborne at Arnhem by thrusting north along a narrow corridor opened by the U.S 82 nd and 101 st Airborne Divisions. Then, the remainder of British Second Army would rapidly assault the Ruhr, thus hastening the collapse of the Third Reich and likely ending the war in In the afternoon we re-board the ship and sail south on the Rhine to Cologne. Sleep on board (B, L*, D) *Lunch is always included for those who stay on board the ship and may not be included if joining an excursion. Day 4: Monday, October 28 - Köln, Offenbach and Beethoven s Bonn After a morning of cruising and lunch aboard the riverboat, your explorations continue in Köln (Cologne), the oldest city in Germany. This is the birthplace of Offenbach. A guided walking tour of city sights includes a visit to twin-spired Cologne Cathedral, boasting one of the world s largest church façades; it is one of Europe s most beloved Gothic cathedrals. You ll have some free time to wander through Cathedral Square and the Hohe Strasse pedestrian area in the afternoon. Later this afternoon we have a special treat reserved for you. Enjoy a tour of Beethoven s birthplace and then an exclusive KING FM concert in the Beethoven Chamber Music Hall. Dinner aboard the ship tonight is followed by an onboard performance by local musicians. Sleep on board (B, L, D)

6 Day 5: Tuesday, October 29 - Medieval Castles and the Rhine s Most Picturesque Villages The perfect Rhine cruise... glide along the river until early afternoon, and relax as your guide shares a tale or two during the cruise through the scenic and literally legendary Lorelei Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, we'll stop in the town of Mainz, best known for its old town area, with halftimbered houses and medieval market squares. Here, the Gutenberg Museum honors the inventor of the printing press with exhibits, including two of his original Bibles. This evening enjoy an exclusive concert on board the MS Emerald Sky. Sleep on board (B, L, D) Day 6: Wednesday, October 30 - Full Day Cruising the Main and an Excursion to Würzburg: Relax and enjoy a full day of cruising the Main River. Today we are leaving the Rhine region and heading slowly south towards Bavaria. You may decide to stay on board or join us for a full day outing for wine tastings and an in-depth tour of the city of Würzburg. Würzburg is a city in Germany's Bavaria region. It's known for lavish Baroque and Rococo architecture, particularly the 18th-century Residenz palace, with ornate rooms, a huge fresco by Venetian artist Tiepolo and an elaborate staircase. Home to numerous wine bars, cellars and wineries, Würzburg is the center of the Franconian wine country, with its distinctive bocksbeutel (bottles with flattened round shapes). This evening enjoy an exclusive concert on board the ship. Sleep on board (B, L*, D) *Lunch included for those who stay on board the ship. Day 7: Thursday, October 31 - City of Bamberg The city of Bamberg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated atop seven hills. Enjoy a tour of the town's charming medieval architecture and 13th-century Gothic cathedral. Enjoy a farewell feast back aboard the ship this evening followed by a classical concert by our resident KING FM artists. Sleep on board (B, L, D)

7 Day 8: Friday, November 1 - Disembarkation and In Pursuit of Bach After breakfast we disembark the ship and head north. In pursuit of Bach we visit Arnstadt. The town is not only a Bach center because Johann Sebastian Bach worked here from 1703 until 1707, but more so because it was the home and workplace of his ancestors. The Bach s established themselves from the end of the 16th century throughout Thuringia and beyond and decisively influenced the musical life of that time. We ll tour the Palace Museum which has a permanent exhibit dedicated to the life and times of the Bach family. Enjoy a bit of free time before our adventure continues. We will pass the town of Weimar as we make our way to Leipzig - the city of Bach, Wagner, Schumann and Mendelsohn. After arriving in Leipzig meet your local guide for glimpse into the world of Bach. Leipzig is where Johann Sebastian Bach spent 27 of his most productive years. Enjoy an organ recital this afternoon at the Saint Thomas Church in Leipzig. Bach worked here as a cantor for 27 years and his remains are buried below the altar. Dinner this evening is in Germany s second oldest restaurant! Established in 1438, the Auerbachs Keller is where the young Goethe often visited while studying at Leipzig University from 1765 to 1768 and called it his favorite wine bar. The Leipzig Organ Festival will be occurring these days and we have reserved tickets for you. Sleep in Leipzig (B, D) Day 9: Saturday, November 2 - A Day with Schumann and Mendelssohn Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy was a major influence on European musical history and he in turn was influenced by his experience of Leipzig. Under his musical direction, the Gewandhaus Orchestra became a first-class orchestra. Moreover, Mendelssohn is renowned for his rediscovery of Bach. The performance of the St. Matthew Passion under his musical direction in 1829 initiated the Bach Renaissance. He is also credited for the foundation of the Conservatory of Music in 1843, Germany s oldest music academy, which bears his name today. Mendelssohn s home became a meeting place for famous contemporaries such as Robert and Clara Schumann and Richard Wagner. It is the composer s last remaining private residence and today accommodates the Mendelssohn Museum. Just a few blocks away you ll find the charming home of Robert and Clara Schuman. Today you will visit the homes of both composers and enjoy a private piano recital in the charming home of Robert and Clara. Sleep in Leipzig (B) Historical note: Richard Wagner was born in Leipzig on 22 May George Frideric Handel, was born February 23, 1685, in the nearby village of Halle.

8 Enjoy lunch on the Reichstag (German Parliament) Day 10: Sunday, November 3 - North to Berlin via Potsdam En-route to Berlin we ll visit historic Potsdam and tour the Schloss Cecilienhof where Truman, Churchill and Stalin outlined their plans for a post-war Europe. Many years earlier, J.S. Bach paid a short visit to Potsdam in May 1747 where he met King Friedrich II. Enjoy a lunch in Potsdam before continuing on to Berlin. Sleep in Berlin (B) Day 11: Monday, November 4 - A Day in Berlin Your morning is free to explore some of the outstanding museums on Museum Island or visit the Holocaust memorial. We'll have a special farewell lunch and tour today on top of the historic Reichstag or German Parliament this afternoon. A special concert has also been planned for you today. Sleep in Berlin (B, L) Day 12: Tuesday, November 5 - Your Classical KING FM Adventure Concludes Auf Wiedersehen! Your guide will accompany you to the airport this morning. Return home with a lifetime of happy memories. Gute Reise! ~ Itinerary Details Subject to Change ~

9 Emerald Sky ABOUT THE EMERALD STAR LINE The Emerald Star Line was launched in 2014 and benefit from 92 generously-proportioned suites and staterooms. Enjoy unparalleled views from the spacious private cabins a truly invigorating start to another day on Europe s beautiful waterways. At the very heart of every Star-Ship in the Emerald Waterways fleet is the Horizon Bar & Lounge. A contemporary, chic social space; the lounge is equipped with a comprehensively-stocked bar, skilled bartenders, help-yourself hot drinks facilities and a generous offering of plush seating and sofas. The Horizon Bar & Lounge is an ever-popular after-dinner retreat for guests looking to make new friends and share the day s events with friends of old. Dining aboard provides an endless array of culinary delights. From the Reflections Restaurant which offers a collection of highlight dinners during any given itinerary, to the chance to dine under the barmy European sky thanks to the Sun Deck s Sky Barbecue; there are gastronomic offerings to suit every taste and every appetite. The Sun Deck of the ship also boasts a retractable glass roof which provides seasonal protection for the pool, cinema and Riverview Lounge below. Whether you wish to undertake a few lengths before breakfast in the heated pool or enjoy a Hollywood classic in the cinema, this area of the ship is primed for relaxation

10 Double cabin category Per Person before discount Deposit by Feb. 1, 2019 Pay final balance Price after discounts Single by check & Save per person Add & Save Bach Deck - Stateroom $5,299 $400 $100 $4,799 $1,399 Handel Deck - Balcony Suite $5,999 $400 $100 $5,499 $1,750 Beethoven Deck - Balcony Suite $6,499 $400 $100 $5,999 $2,395 Beethoven Deck - Grand Balcony Suite $7,099 $400 $100 $6,599 Beethoven Deck - Owner's Suite $7,499 $400 $100 $6,999 please call for details please call for details