aboard ms Swiss Jewel A Special Departure August 9 20, 2012 for Johns Hopkins Alumni and Friends Featuring Ernest Liotti, Faculty Member, Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins
Tauck Value Includes: G ratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director see the Astronomical Clock, Tyn Church, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square. Dine on your own tonight; cafés tempt with schnitzels, goulash and strudels. Meals B All private Tauck shore excursions $785 Value! Two nights each in and Budapest at centrally located hotels in the heart of the cities Tauck Exclusive Private Imperial Evening at a palace in Vienna featuring dinner and Viennese performers August 11 Regensburg / M Ship Drive to the quintessential Bavarian town of Regensburg, Germany, nestled on the banks of the River Danube. A local guide will lead the way as you see the town s 12th-century Steinerne Brücke (Germany s oldest surviving stone bridge), the 15th-century Altes Rathaus (Town Hall), Dom St. Peter, and the remains of the Roman wall. Enjoy lunch on your own before embarking your riverboat; join us for the Captain s welcome reception and dinner tonight. Meals BD August 12 M Picturesque Arrive in for a walking tour with a local guide. Sights include Dom St. Stephan (St. Stephan s Cathedral) and the 14th-century Town Hall. Enjoy free time on your own. Spend the afternoon cruising to Linz, Austria. Meals BLD August 13 M Linz / Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov Whether you are looking down at Dürnstein or up at the ceiling in Strahov Monastery library, treasures abound! ERNEST LIOTTI is on the faculty of the August 8, 2012 Flights depart the U.S. on August 8, 2012 for arrival into on August 9, 2012. August 9 Arrive Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Marriott Hotel. A transfer is included from s Ruzyne Airport to the Marriott Hotel, among the Top 100 Best Luxury Hotels of the World. Begin your trip with guided sightseeing and a royal reception, tour and dinner at 16th-century Lobkowicz Palace at Castle. Meals D Your boat stays docked in Linz today, with a choice of full-day excursions to Salzburg, Austria, or Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. In Salzburg, you ll visit Mozart s birthplace and Mirabell Gardens, before rejoining the riverboat for dinner. Alternatively, travel through beautiful wine-producing country to Cesky Krumlov. A walking tour includes Krumlov Castle. Free time precedes your return to the riverboat. Meals BLD auck Exclusive A private tour of s Baroque libraries, Strahov Monastery Visit St. Stephan s Cathedral in ; dine at the private Palais Pallavicini in Vienna August 14 M Wachau Valley / Dürnstein On-board commentary enriches this morning s cruise in the Wachau Valley, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved medieval landscapes. Stop in Dürnstein to see its 13th-century Romanesque church and Baroque houses or climb up to the ruins of hilltop Kuenringerburg Castle for great views. A wine tasting back in town at an authentic tavern celebrates local cultural traditions. Meals BLD August 15 M Imperial Vienna A choice of sightseeing in Vienna today features a tour of the Habsburgs Schönbrunn Palace, or the Imperial Apartments at the Hofburg. Experience a private Imperial Evening with dinner and music in a historic Viennese palace. Meals BLD M 7 Cruise Days Day Destination to Budapest 1 Arrive Marriott Hotel 2 POLAND Maximum Elevation: 1,200 ft. GERMANY CZECH REPUBLIC SLOVAKIA Cesky Krumlov Regensburg Salzburg ITALY Linz Dürnstein Vienna a nu b AUSTRIA SLOVENIA e River HUNGARY C hoice in Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace or the Imperial Apartments at the Hofburg Choice of a full day in Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov voyage at a Glance August 10 Discover A guided city sightseeing excursion takes you to the Hradcany (Castle) district and the magnificent Gothic Cathedral of St. Vitus. An exclusive private tour of the grand libraries of Strahov Monastery is a highlight. Spend time at leisure exploring the courtyards and squares of s winding cobblestone streets, or join us on a walking tour through ethereal Old Town; auck Exclusive Private aperitif and dinner in at Lobkowicz Palace, Castle D Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. He teaches a variety of courses on opera including opera literature, operas of various composers and great singers and pianists of the past. In addition to teaching at the Conservatory, Mr. Liotti also lectures on numerous subjects from classical music to film history and Art Deco. Mr. Liotti is also on the faculty of Loyola University Maryland where he is the director of choral activities and instructor of music history and film history. Mr. Liotti is an important collector of American industrial design from the 1930s, primarily the pieces of designer Gilbert Rohde. Mr. Liotti s home was featured in the September/October issue of The Magazine Antiques in 2010. A graduate of the Peabody Conservatory, Mr. Liotti has lectured across the U.S. and Europe for such organizations as Friends of Tanglewood and for alumni of Brandeis and Johns Hopkins University. Tauck s Premium Riverboats Budapest M 3 Embark Regensburg M 4 M 5 Cesky Krumlov or Salzburg M 6 Wachau Valley, Dürnstein M 7 Vienna M 8 Vienna, M 9 10 Disembark Budapest Budapest Marriott Hotel 11 Budapest 12 Depart Budapest August 16 M Vienna / Slovakia Spend a free morning discovering more of Vienna today; cruise to neighboring Slovakia this afternoon. A taste of regional cuisine and an on-board performance by Slovakian dancers provide a fitting introduction to daily life in Slovakia. Meals BLD August 17 M Our local expert, Martin Sloboda, shares insider anecdotes about before you embark on a walking tour through 17 centuries of history. Celebrate the end of your Danube cruise at the Captain s farewell reception and dinner. Meals BLD August 18 Disembark Budapest Disembark this morning in Budapest, Hungary s capital. A guided walking tour of the city s Buda section includes Castle Hill, Fishermen s Bastion, and Matthias Church (may be closed on some days), with lunch at a local café. Meals BL August 19 Pest & Gala Farewell Your tour of Pest includes patriotic Heroes Square, Váci Utca, the Parliament building, tree-lined Andrássy Avenue, and a special visit to Hungary s State Opera House. Tonight s special farewell dinner is at the grand Akadémia Club in the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Meals BD August 20 Journey Home Tour ends: Budapest, Hungary. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Budapest Marriott Hotel to Budapest Ferihegy Airport; you should allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in at the airport. Meals B Evenings of local performing artists and classical music aboard the riverboat Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 27 meals (11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners); select meals in local restaurants; wine with dinner on the riverboat; service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges 12 Days from $4,290 plus airfare (11 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & 9 Dinners) Begins Departure Date: Aug 9 20, 2012 Cruise Price Per Person M CAT 1 M CAT 2 M CAT 3 M CAT 4 M CAT 5 M CAT 6 8-Day Cruise-Only $3290 $3540 $4140 $4440 $5040 $5740 12-Day Tour $4290 $4540 $5140 $5440 $6040 $6740 Prices are for double occupancy. Single prices start at 40% over the double price; ask at time of booking. 8-day cruise-only departs August 11 - August 18, 2012. Land / cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, wine with all dinners aboard ship, shore ex cur sions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, as well as on all included meals. International Airfare is additional. Itinerary Changes Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. Museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays. Note: This cruise includes a fair amount of walking. ms Swiss Jewel belongs to Tauck s riverboat fleet, comprised of sister ships ms Swiss Emerald, ms Swiss Sapphire, and the new ms Treasures; she represents the state of the art in modern river cruising. Operating exclusively for Tauck, ms Swiss Jewel features three passenger decks custom-designed to comfortably accommodate up to 118 Tauck guests in gracious style; most similar-sized riverboats accommodate up to 160 guests. All Tauck riverboats boast 14 lush 300-square-foot suites featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, brocade upholstery, walk-in closets and marble baths with full-size tubs, along with 7 junior suites. Well-appointed, outside-facing cabins and junior suites, ranging from 150 to 183 square feet, offer plush interiors with plasma TV, minibar, radio, safe, hair dryer, adjustable air conditioning and private bathroom with shower, pampering l Occitane Guests enjoy exceptional vantage points throughout the ship; panoramic windows provide spectacular views of the passing shore. Culinary pleasures are many, from a spacious restaurant offering menus designed for a variety of tastes to alternative bistro dining featuring local cuisine and specialties in the teak-lined Lido Bar; limited outdoor dining is also available. Sporting a fully opening 180º glass wall, the Lido Bar also offers coffee & tea, cappuccino, and snacks throughout the day. ms Swiss Jewel has a fitness center and a sun deck with 24-hour Jacuzzi, as well as a lounge, library and boutique. AMENITIES & DINING Open dining, with no assigned seats; tables seat 4 and 6 Wine with dinner, unlimited soft drinks, and beer with lunch and dinner included aboard the riverboat; vegetarian meals are available Alternative bistro dining available in and outside of (weather permitting) the Lido Bar Room service breakfast available in Category 6 suites Whispers audio headsets on shore excursions E-mail available in Internet Corner of the Lido Bar; Nintendo Wii games available on each riverboat hemed Happy Hour in the bar/lounge; piano music nightly Fitness center; whirlpool on sun deck, available 24 hours On-board entertainment programs include movie nights, cooking demonstrations, local entertainment, themed game nights and more Accept cash (Euros), Visa, MasterCard, and American Express; no money exchange on board auck Director audio commentary available in cabins Laundry service (limited); ironing available toiletries and terry cloth robes and slippers; power is 220 volt. Floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies grace 85% of our cabins.
Tauck Value Includes: G ratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director see the Astronomical Clock, Tyn Church, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square. Dine on your own tonight; cafés tempt with schnitzels, goulash and strudels. Meals B All private Tauck shore excursions $785 Value! Two nights each in and Budapest at centrally located hotels in the heart of the cities Tauck Exclusive Private Imperial Evening at a palace in Vienna featuring dinner and Viennese performers August 11 Regensburg / M Ship Drive to the quintessential Bavarian town of Regensburg, Germany, nestled on the banks of the River Danube. A local guide will lead the way as you see the town s 12th-century Steinerne Brücke (Germany s oldest surviving stone bridge), the 15th-century Altes Rathaus (Town Hall), Dom St. Peter, and the remains of the Roman wall. Enjoy lunch on your own before embarking your riverboat; join us for the Captain s welcome reception and dinner tonight. Meals BD August 12 M Picturesque Arrive in for a walking tour with a local guide. Sights include Dom St. Stephan (St. Stephan s Cathedral) and the 14th-century Town Hall. Enjoy free time on your own. Spend the afternoon cruising to Linz, Austria. Meals BLD August 13 M Linz / Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov Whether you are looking down at Dürnstein or up at the ceiling in Strahov Monastery library, treasures abound! ERNEST LIOTTI is on the faculty of the August 8, 2012 Flights depart the U.S. on August 8, 2012 for arrival into on August 9, 2012. August 9 Arrive Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Marriott Hotel. A transfer is included from s Ruzyne Airport to the Marriott Hotel, among the Top 100 Best Luxury Hotels of the World. Begin your trip with guided sightseeing and a royal reception, tour and dinner at 16th-century Lobkowicz Palace at Castle. Meals D Your boat stays docked in Linz today, with a choice of full-day excursions to Salzburg, Austria, or Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. In Salzburg, you ll visit Mozart s birthplace and Mirabell Gardens, before rejoining the riverboat for dinner. Alternatively, travel through beautiful wine-producing country to Cesky Krumlov. A walking tour includes Krumlov Castle. Free time precedes your return to the riverboat. Meals BLD auck Exclusive A private tour of s Baroque libraries, Strahov Monastery Visit St. Stephan s Cathedral in ; dine at the private Palais Pallavicini in Vienna August 14 M Wachau Valley / Dürnstein On-board commentary enriches this morning s cruise in the Wachau Valley, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved medieval landscapes. Stop in Dürnstein to see its 13th-century Romanesque church and Baroque houses or climb up to the ruins of hilltop Kuenringerburg Castle for great views. A wine tasting back in town at an authentic tavern celebrates local cultural traditions. Meals BLD August 15 M Imperial Vienna A choice of sightseeing in Vienna today features a tour of the Habsburgs Schönbrunn Palace, or the Imperial Apartments at the Hofburg. Experience a private Imperial Evening with dinner and music in a historic Viennese palace. Meals BLD M 7 Cruise Days Day Destination to Budapest 1 Arrive Marriott Hotel 2 POLAND Maximum Elevation: 1,200 ft. GERMANY CZECH REPUBLIC SLOVAKIA Cesky Krumlov Regensburg Salzburg ITALY Linz Dürnstein Vienna a nu b AUSTRIA SLOVENIA e River HUNGARY C hoice in Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace or the Imperial Apartments at the Hofburg Choice of a full day in Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov voyage at a Glance August 10 Discover A guided city sightseeing excursion takes you to the Hradcany (Castle) district and the magnificent Gothic Cathedral of St. Vitus. An exclusive private tour of the grand libraries of Strahov Monastery is a highlight. Spend time at leisure exploring the courtyards and squares of s winding cobblestone streets, or join us on a walking tour through ethereal Old Town; auck Exclusive Private aperitif and dinner in at Lobkowicz Palace, Castle D Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. He teaches a variety of courses on opera including opera literature, operas of various composers and great singers and pianists of the past. In addition to teaching at the Conservatory, Mr. Liotti also lectures on numerous subjects from classical music to film history and Art Deco. Mr. Liotti is also on the faculty of Loyola University Maryland where he is the director of choral activities and instructor of music history and film history. Mr. Liotti is an important collector of American industrial design from the 1930s, primarily the pieces of designer Gilbert Rohde. Mr. Liotti s home was featured in the September/October issue of The Magazine Antiques in 2010. A graduate of the Peabody Conservatory, Mr. Liotti has lectured across the U.S. and Europe for such organizations as Friends of Tanglewood and for alumni of Brandeis and Johns Hopkins University. Tauck s Premium Riverboats Budapest M 3 Embark Regensburg M 4 M 5 Cesky Krumlov or Salzburg M 6 Wachau Valley, Dürnstein M 7 Vienna M 8 Vienna, M 9 10 Disembark Budapest Budapest Marriott Hotel 11 Budapest 12 Depart Budapest August 16 M Vienna / Slovakia Spend a free morning discovering more of Vienna today; cruise to neighboring Slovakia this afternoon. A taste of regional cuisine and an on-board performance by Slovakian dancers provide a fitting introduction to daily life in Slovakia. Meals BLD August 17 M Our local expert, Martin Sloboda, shares insider anecdotes about before you embark on a walking tour through 17 centuries of history. Celebrate the end of your Danube cruise at the Captain s farewell reception and dinner. Meals BLD August 18 Disembark Budapest Disembark this morning in Budapest, Hungary s capital. A guided walking tour of the city s Buda section includes Castle Hill, Fishermen s Bastion, and Matthias Church (may be closed on some days), with lunch at a local café. Meals BL August 19 Pest & Gala Farewell Your tour of Pest includes patriotic Heroes Square, Váci Utca, the Parliament building, tree-lined Andrássy Avenue, and a special visit to Hungary s State Opera House. Tonight s special farewell dinner is at the grand Akadémia Club in the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Meals BD August 20 Journey Home Tour ends: Budapest, Hungary. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Budapest Marriott Hotel to Budapest Ferihegy Airport; you should allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in at the airport. Meals B Evenings of local performing artists and classical music aboard the riverboat Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 27 meals (11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners); select meals in local restaurants; wine with dinner on the riverboat; service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges 12 Days from $4,290 plus airfare (11 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & 9 Dinners) Begins Departure Date: Aug 9 20, 2012 Cruise Price Per Person M CAT 1 M CAT 2 M CAT 3 M CAT 4 M CAT 5 M CAT 6 8-Day Cruise-Only $3290 $3540 $4140 $4440 $5040 $5740 12-Day Tour $4290 $4540 $5140 $5440 $6040 $6740 Prices are for double occupancy. Single prices start at 40% over the double price; ask at time of booking. 8-day cruise-only departs August 11 - August 18, 2012. Land / cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, wine with all dinners aboard ship, shore ex cur sions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, as well as on all included meals. International Airfare is additional. Itinerary Changes Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. Museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays. Note: This cruise includes a fair amount of walking. ms Swiss Jewel belongs to Tauck s riverboat fleet, comprised of sister ships ms Swiss Emerald, ms Swiss Sapphire, and the new ms Treasures; she represents the state of the art in modern river cruising. Operating exclusively for Tauck, ms Swiss Jewel features three passenger decks custom-designed to comfortably accommodate up to 118 Tauck guests in gracious style; most similar-sized riverboats accommodate up to 160 guests. All Tauck riverboats boast 14 lush 300-square-foot suites featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, brocade upholstery, walk-in closets and marble baths with full-size tubs, along with 7 junior suites. Well-appointed, outside-facing cabins and junior suites, ranging from 150 to 183 square feet, offer plush interiors with plasma TV, minibar, radio, safe, hair dryer, adjustable air conditioning and private bathroom with shower, pampering l Occitane Guests enjoy exceptional vantage points throughout the ship; panoramic windows provide spectacular views of the passing shore. Culinary pleasures are many, from a spacious restaurant offering menus designed for a variety of tastes to alternative bistro dining featuring local cuisine and specialties in the teak-lined Lido Bar; limited outdoor dining is also available. Sporting a fully opening 180º glass wall, the Lido Bar also offers coffee & tea, cappuccino, and snacks throughout the day. ms Swiss Jewel has a fitness center and a sun deck with 24-hour Jacuzzi, as well as a lounge, library and boutique. AMENITIES & DINING Open dining, with no assigned seats; tables seat 4 and 6 Wine with dinner, unlimited soft drinks, and beer with lunch and dinner included aboard the riverboat; vegetarian meals are available Alternative bistro dining available in and outside of (weather permitting) the Lido Bar Room service breakfast available in Category 6 suites Whispers audio headsets on shore excursions E-mail available in Internet Corner of the Lido Bar; Nintendo Wii games available on each riverboat hemed Happy Hour in the bar/lounge; piano music nightly Fitness center; whirlpool on sun deck, available 24 hours On-board entertainment programs include movie nights, cooking demonstrations, local entertainment, themed game nights and more Accept cash (Euros), Visa, MasterCard, and American Express; no money exchange on board auck Director audio commentary available in cabins Laundry service (limited); ironing available toiletries and terry cloth robes and slippers; power is 220 volt. Floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies grace 85% of our cabins.
Tauck Value Includes: G ratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director see the Astronomical Clock, Tyn Church, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square. Dine on your own tonight; cafés tempt with schnitzels, goulash and strudels. Meals B All private Tauck shore excursions $785 Value! Two nights each in and Budapest at centrally located hotels in the heart of the cities Tauck Exclusive Private Imperial Evening at a palace in Vienna featuring dinner and Viennese performers August 11 Regensburg / M Ship Drive to the quintessential Bavarian town of Regensburg, Germany, nestled on the banks of the River Danube. A local guide will lead the way as you see the town s 12th-century Steinerne Brücke (Germany s oldest surviving stone bridge), the 15th-century Altes Rathaus (Town Hall), Dom St. Peter, and the remains of the Roman wall. Enjoy lunch on your own before embarking your riverboat; join us for the Captain s welcome reception and dinner tonight. Meals BD August 12 M Picturesque Arrive in for a walking tour with a local guide. Sights include Dom St. Stephan (St. Stephan s Cathedral) and the 14th-century Town Hall. Enjoy free time on your own. Spend the afternoon cruising to Linz, Austria. Meals BLD August 13 M Linz / Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov Whether you are looking down at Dürnstein or up at the ceiling in Strahov Monastery library, treasures abound! ERNEST LIOTTI is on the faculty of the August 8, 2012 Flights depart the U.S. on August 8, 2012 for arrival into on August 9, 2012. August 9 Arrive Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Marriott Hotel. A transfer is included from s Ruzyne Airport to the Marriott Hotel, among the Top 100 Best Luxury Hotels of the World. Begin your trip with guided sightseeing and a royal reception, tour and dinner at 16th-century Lobkowicz Palace at Castle. Meals D Your boat stays docked in Linz today, with a choice of full-day excursions to Salzburg, Austria, or Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. In Salzburg, you ll visit Mozart s birthplace and Mirabell Gardens, before rejoining the riverboat for dinner. Alternatively, travel through beautiful wine-producing country to Cesky Krumlov. A walking tour includes Krumlov Castle. Free time precedes your return to the riverboat. Meals BLD auck Exclusive A private tour of s Baroque libraries, Strahov Monastery Visit St. Stephan s Cathedral in ; dine at the private Palais Pallavicini in Vienna August 14 M Wachau Valley / Dürnstein On-board commentary enriches this morning s cruise in the Wachau Valley, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved medieval landscapes. Stop in Dürnstein to see its 13th-century Romanesque church and Baroque houses or climb up to the ruins of hilltop Kuenringerburg Castle for great views. A wine tasting back in town at an authentic tavern celebrates local cultural traditions. Meals BLD August 15 M Imperial Vienna A choice of sightseeing in Vienna today features a tour of the Habsburgs Schönbrunn Palace, or the Imperial Apartments at the Hofburg. Experience a private Imperial Evening with dinner and music in a historic Viennese palace. Meals BLD M 7 Cruise Days Day Destination to Budapest 1 Arrive Marriott Hotel 2 POLAND Maximum Elevation: 1,200 ft. GERMANY CZECH REPUBLIC SLOVAKIA Cesky Krumlov Regensburg Salzburg ITALY Linz Dürnstein Vienna a nu b AUSTRIA SLOVENIA e River HUNGARY C hoice in Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace or the Imperial Apartments at the Hofburg Choice of a full day in Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov voyage at a Glance August 10 Discover A guided city sightseeing excursion takes you to the Hradcany (Castle) district and the magnificent Gothic Cathedral of St. Vitus. An exclusive private tour of the grand libraries of Strahov Monastery is a highlight. Spend time at leisure exploring the courtyards and squares of s winding cobblestone streets, or join us on a walking tour through ethereal Old Town; auck Exclusive Private aperitif and dinner in at Lobkowicz Palace, Castle D Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. He teaches a variety of courses on opera including opera literature, operas of various composers and great singers and pianists of the past. In addition to teaching at the Conservatory, Mr. Liotti also lectures on numerous subjects from classical music to film history and Art Deco. Mr. Liotti is also on the faculty of Loyola University Maryland where he is the director of choral activities and instructor of music history and film history. Mr. Liotti is an important collector of American industrial design from the 1930s, primarily the pieces of designer Gilbert Rohde. Mr. Liotti s home was featured in the September/October issue of The Magazine Antiques in 2010. A graduate of the Peabody Conservatory, Mr. Liotti has lectured across the U.S. and Europe for such organizations as Friends of Tanglewood and for alumni of Brandeis and Johns Hopkins University. Tauck s Premium Riverboats Budapest M 3 Embark Regensburg M 4 M 5 Cesky Krumlov or Salzburg M 6 Wachau Valley, Dürnstein M 7 Vienna M 8 Vienna, M 9 10 Disembark Budapest Budapest Marriott Hotel 11 Budapest 12 Depart Budapest August 16 M Vienna / Slovakia Spend a free morning discovering more of Vienna today; cruise to neighboring Slovakia this afternoon. A taste of regional cuisine and an on-board performance by Slovakian dancers provide a fitting introduction to daily life in Slovakia. Meals BLD August 17 M Our local expert, Martin Sloboda, shares insider anecdotes about before you embark on a walking tour through 17 centuries of history. Celebrate the end of your Danube cruise at the Captain s farewell reception and dinner. Meals BLD August 18 Disembark Budapest Disembark this morning in Budapest, Hungary s capital. A guided walking tour of the city s Buda section includes Castle Hill, Fishermen s Bastion, and Matthias Church (may be closed on some days), with lunch at a local café. Meals BL August 19 Pest & Gala Farewell Your tour of Pest includes patriotic Heroes Square, Váci Utca, the Parliament building, tree-lined Andrássy Avenue, and a special visit to Hungary s State Opera House. Tonight s special farewell dinner is at the grand Akadémia Club in the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Meals BD August 20 Journey Home Tour ends: Budapest, Hungary. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Budapest Marriott Hotel to Budapest Ferihegy Airport; you should allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in at the airport. Meals B Evenings of local performing artists and classical music aboard the riverboat Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 27 meals (11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners); select meals in local restaurants; wine with dinner on the riverboat; service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges 12 Days from $4,290 plus airfare (11 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & 9 Dinners) Begins Departure Date: Aug 9 20, 2012 Cruise Price Per Person M CAT 1 M CAT 2 M CAT 3 M CAT 4 M CAT 5 M CAT 6 8-Day Cruise-Only $3290 $3540 $4140 $4440 $5040 $5740 12-Day Tour $4290 $4540 $5140 $5440 $6040 $6740 Prices are for double occupancy. Single prices start at 40% over the double price; ask at time of booking. 8-day cruise-only departs August 11 - August 18, 2012. Land / cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, wine with all dinners aboard ship, shore ex cur sions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, as well as on all included meals. International Airfare is additional. Itinerary Changes Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. Museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays. Note: This cruise includes a fair amount of walking. ms Swiss Jewel belongs to Tauck s riverboat fleet, comprised of sister ships ms Swiss Emerald, ms Swiss Sapphire, and the new ms Treasures; she represents the state of the art in modern river cruising. Operating exclusively for Tauck, ms Swiss Jewel features three passenger decks custom-designed to comfortably accommodate up to 118 Tauck guests in gracious style; most similar-sized riverboats accommodate up to 160 guests. All Tauck riverboats boast 14 lush 300-square-foot suites featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, brocade upholstery, walk-in closets and marble baths with full-size tubs, along with 7 junior suites. Well-appointed, outside-facing cabins and junior suites, ranging from 150 to 183 square feet, offer plush interiors with plasma TV, minibar, radio, safe, hair dryer, adjustable air conditioning and private bathroom with shower, pampering l Occitane Guests enjoy exceptional vantage points throughout the ship; panoramic windows provide spectacular views of the passing shore. Culinary pleasures are many, from a spacious restaurant offering menus designed for a variety of tastes to alternative bistro dining featuring local cuisine and specialties in the teak-lined Lido Bar; limited outdoor dining is also available. Sporting a fully opening 180º glass wall, the Lido Bar also offers coffee & tea, cappuccino, and snacks throughout the day. ms Swiss Jewel has a fitness center and a sun deck with 24-hour Jacuzzi, as well as a lounge, library and boutique. AMENITIES & DINING Open dining, with no assigned seats; tables seat 4 and 6 Wine with dinner, unlimited soft drinks, and beer with lunch and dinner included aboard the riverboat; vegetarian meals are available Alternative bistro dining available in and outside of (weather permitting) the Lido Bar Room service breakfast available in Category 6 suites Whispers audio headsets on shore excursions E-mail available in Internet Corner of the Lido Bar; Nintendo Wii games available on each riverboat hemed Happy Hour in the bar/lounge; piano music nightly Fitness center; whirlpool on sun deck, available 24 hours On-board entertainment programs include movie nights, cooking demonstrations, local entertainment, themed game nights and more Accept cash (Euros), Visa, MasterCard, and American Express; no money exchange on board auck Director audio commentary available in cabins Laundry service (limited); ironing available toiletries and terry cloth robes and slippers; power is 220 volt. Floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies grace 85% of our cabins.
Tauck Value Includes: G ratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director see the Astronomical Clock, Tyn Church, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square. Dine on your own tonight; cafés tempt with schnitzels, goulash and strudels. Meals B All private Tauck shore excursions $785 Value! Two nights each in and Budapest at centrally located hotels in the heart of the cities Tauck Exclusive Private Imperial Evening at a palace in Vienna featuring dinner and Viennese performers August 11 Regensburg / M Ship Drive to the quintessential Bavarian town of Regensburg, Germany, nestled on the banks of the River Danube. A local guide will lead the way as you see the town s 12th-century Steinerne Brücke (Germany s oldest surviving stone bridge), the 15th-century Altes Rathaus (Town Hall), Dom St. Peter, and the remains of the Roman wall. Enjoy lunch on your own before embarking your riverboat; join us for the Captain s welcome reception and dinner tonight. Meals BD August 12 M Picturesque Arrive in for a walking tour with a local guide. Sights include Dom St. Stephan (St. Stephan s Cathedral) and the 14th-century Town Hall. Enjoy free time on your own. Spend the afternoon cruising to Linz, Austria. Meals BLD August 13 M Linz / Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov Whether you are looking down at Dürnstein or up at the ceiling in Strahov Monastery library, treasures abound! ERNEST LIOTTI is on the faculty of the August 8, 2012 Flights depart the U.S. on August 8, 2012 for arrival into on August 9, 2012. August 9 Arrive Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Marriott Hotel. A transfer is included from s Ruzyne Airport to the Marriott Hotel, among the Top 100 Best Luxury Hotels of the World. Begin your trip with guided sightseeing and a royal reception, tour and dinner at 16th-century Lobkowicz Palace at Castle. Meals D Your boat stays docked in Linz today, with a choice of full-day excursions to Salzburg, Austria, or Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. In Salzburg, you ll visit Mozart s birthplace and Mirabell Gardens, before rejoining the riverboat for dinner. Alternatively, travel through beautiful wine-producing country to Cesky Krumlov. A walking tour includes Krumlov Castle. Free time precedes your return to the riverboat. Meals BLD auck Exclusive A private tour of s Baroque libraries, Strahov Monastery Visit St. Stephan s Cathedral in ; dine at the private Palais Pallavicini in Vienna August 14 M Wachau Valley / Dürnstein On-board commentary enriches this morning s cruise in the Wachau Valley, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved medieval landscapes. Stop in Dürnstein to see its 13th-century Romanesque church and Baroque houses or climb up to the ruins of hilltop Kuenringerburg Castle for great views. A wine tasting back in town at an authentic tavern celebrates local cultural traditions. Meals BLD August 15 M Imperial Vienna A choice of sightseeing in Vienna today features a tour of the Habsburgs Schönbrunn Palace, or the Imperial Apartments at the Hofburg. Experience a private Imperial Evening with dinner and music in a historic Viennese palace. Meals BLD M 7 Cruise Days Day Destination to Budapest 1 Arrive Marriott Hotel 2 POLAND Maximum Elevation: 1,200 ft. GERMANY CZECH REPUBLIC SLOVAKIA Cesky Krumlov Regensburg Salzburg ITALY Linz Dürnstein Vienna a nu b AUSTRIA SLOVENIA e River HUNGARY C hoice in Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace or the Imperial Apartments at the Hofburg Choice of a full day in Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov voyage at a Glance August 10 Discover A guided city sightseeing excursion takes you to the Hradcany (Castle) district and the magnificent Gothic Cathedral of St. Vitus. An exclusive private tour of the grand libraries of Strahov Monastery is a highlight. Spend time at leisure exploring the courtyards and squares of s winding cobblestone streets, or join us on a walking tour through ethereal Old Town; auck Exclusive Private aperitif and dinner in at Lobkowicz Palace, Castle D Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. He teaches a variety of courses on opera including opera literature, operas of various composers and great singers and pianists of the past. In addition to teaching at the Conservatory, Mr. Liotti also lectures on numerous subjects from classical music to film history and Art Deco. Mr. Liotti is also on the faculty of Loyola University Maryland where he is the director of choral activities and instructor of music history and film history. Mr. Liotti is an important collector of American industrial design from the 1930s, primarily the pieces of designer Gilbert Rohde. Mr. Liotti s home was featured in the September/October issue of The Magazine Antiques in 2010. A graduate of the Peabody Conservatory, Mr. Liotti has lectured across the U.S. and Europe for such organizations as Friends of Tanglewood and for alumni of Brandeis and Johns Hopkins University. Tauck s Premium Riverboats Budapest M 3 Embark Regensburg M 4 M 5 Cesky Krumlov or Salzburg M 6 Wachau Valley, Dürnstein M 7 Vienna M 8 Vienna, M 9 10 Disembark Budapest Budapest Marriott Hotel 11 Budapest 12 Depart Budapest August 16 M Vienna / Slovakia Spend a free morning discovering more of Vienna today; cruise to neighboring Slovakia this afternoon. A taste of regional cuisine and an on-board performance by Slovakian dancers provide a fitting introduction to daily life in Slovakia. Meals BLD August 17 M Our local expert, Martin Sloboda, shares insider anecdotes about before you embark on a walking tour through 17 centuries of history. Celebrate the end of your Danube cruise at the Captain s farewell reception and dinner. Meals BLD August 18 Disembark Budapest Disembark this morning in Budapest, Hungary s capital. A guided walking tour of the city s Buda section includes Castle Hill, Fishermen s Bastion, and Matthias Church (may be closed on some days), with lunch at a local café. Meals BL August 19 Pest & Gala Farewell Your tour of Pest includes patriotic Heroes Square, Váci Utca, the Parliament building, tree-lined Andrássy Avenue, and a special visit to Hungary s State Opera House. Tonight s special farewell dinner is at the grand Akadémia Club in the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Meals BD August 20 Journey Home Tour ends: Budapest, Hungary. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Budapest Marriott Hotel to Budapest Ferihegy Airport; you should allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in at the airport. Meals B Evenings of local performing artists and classical music aboard the riverboat Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 27 meals (11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners); select meals in local restaurants; wine with dinner on the riverboat; service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges 12 Days from $4,290 plus airfare (11 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & 9 Dinners) Begins Departure Date: Aug 9 20, 2012 Cruise Price Per Person M CAT 1 M CAT 2 M CAT 3 M CAT 4 M CAT 5 M CAT 6 8-Day Cruise-Only $3290 $3540 $4140 $4440 $5040 $5740 12-Day Tour $4290 $4540 $5140 $5440 $6040 $6740 Prices are for double occupancy. Single prices start at 40% over the double price; ask at time of booking. 8-day cruise-only departs August 11 - August 18, 2012. Land / cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, wine with all dinners aboard ship, shore ex cur sions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, as well as on all included meals. International Airfare is additional. Itinerary Changes Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. Museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays. Note: This cruise includes a fair amount of walking. ms Swiss Jewel belongs to Tauck s riverboat fleet, comprised of sister ships ms Swiss Emerald, ms Swiss Sapphire, and the new ms Treasures; she represents the state of the art in modern river cruising. Operating exclusively for Tauck, ms Swiss Jewel features three passenger decks custom-designed to comfortably accommodate up to 118 Tauck guests in gracious style; most similar-sized riverboats accommodate up to 160 guests. All Tauck riverboats boast 14 lush 300-square-foot suites featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, brocade upholstery, walk-in closets and marble baths with full-size tubs, along with 7 junior suites. Well-appointed, outside-facing cabins and junior suites, ranging from 150 to 183 square feet, offer plush interiors with plasma TV, minibar, radio, safe, hair dryer, adjustable air conditioning and private bathroom with shower, pampering l Occitane Guests enjoy exceptional vantage points throughout the ship; panoramic windows provide spectacular views of the passing shore. Culinary pleasures are many, from a spacious restaurant offering menus designed for a variety of tastes to alternative bistro dining featuring local cuisine and specialties in the teak-lined Lido Bar; limited outdoor dining is also available. Sporting a fully opening 180º glass wall, the Lido Bar also offers coffee & tea, cappuccino, and snacks throughout the day. ms Swiss Jewel has a fitness center and a sun deck with 24-hour Jacuzzi, as well as a lounge, library and boutique. AMENITIES & DINING Open dining, with no assigned seats; tables seat 4 and 6 Wine with dinner, unlimited soft drinks, and beer with lunch and dinner included aboard the riverboat; vegetarian meals are available Alternative bistro dining available in and outside of (weather permitting) the Lido Bar Room service breakfast available in Category 6 suites Whispers audio headsets on shore excursions E-mail available in Internet Corner of the Lido Bar; Nintendo Wii games available on each riverboat hemed Happy Hour in the bar/lounge; piano music nightly Fitness center; whirlpool on sun deck, available 24 hours On-board entertainment programs include movie nights, cooking demonstrations, local entertainment, themed game nights and more Accept cash (Euros), Visa, MasterCard, and American Express; no money exchange on board auck Director audio commentary available in cabins Laundry service (limited); ironing available toiletries and terry cloth robes and slippers; power is 220 volt. Floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies grace 85% of our cabins.
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS ms Swiss Jewel christened in 2009 Registry: Swiss Length: 361 ft. (110 meters) Width: 37 ft. (11 meters) Draft: 4 ft. (1.2 meters) Maximum Number of Guests: 118 Crew Members: 29 Crew Nationality: Mostly European Number of Decks: 3 plus a sun deck Fully air conditioned: Yes Elevator: Yes between the Ruby and Diamond decks; stairs (12 steps) between the other decks Internet: Send / Receive
Dear Alumni & Friends: One of the best ways to explore the cities and towns along Europe s Danube River is by riverboat. Cruising is also one of the most relaxing ways to travel, for it combines all the conveniences of a luxury hotel stay without having to constantly pack and unpack. Spend seven nights aboard ms Swiss Jewel, custom designed to American standards for comfort, spaciousness and ambiance, with up to 118 onboard guests. Wake up to a new destination every day, walking right from your riverboat into the heart of history. Additional two-night hotel stays in Budapest and invite in-depth exploration and ample leisure time to enjoy as you wish. Special highlights include on-board lectures, a choice of guided shore excursions to the Hofburg or Schönbrunn Palace, a day in Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov, a private Imperial dinner with entertainment in a Viennese palace, and an exclusive tour of the Baroque libraries of Strahov Monastery in. All this, along with evenings of traditional entertainment and classical music aboard your riverboat, and much more. Make plans to join us today! Cordially, Marguerite Ingalls Jones, A&S 74, Bus 88 Travel Program Director Office of Alumni Relations Johns Hopkins University Johns Hopkins Reservation Form: Enclosed is my/our deposit for $ ($600 per person) for person/people on, August 9 20, 2012. (Flights depart from the U.S. on August 8, 2012). I/we understand the final payment is due by May 9, 2012. Deposit and final payment may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA or by personal check. Please make check payable to Tauck, Inc. and send (with complete reservation form) to: Johns Hopkins University c/o Tauck, 10 Norden Place, Norwalk, CT 06855, call 866-951-1747, e-mail taucket@tauck.com or fax 203-899-6607. For Johns Hopkins related questions, please call 800-548-5481 or 410-516-0363. Full Passport Name: Full Passport Name: Address: Date of Birth: Date of Birth: Gender: Gender: City: State: ZIP: Home Phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( ) E-mail: Badge Name(s): Please book my air from: q I/We will make our own air arrangements I will share my cabin with: Cabin Category Preference: 1st choice q Please request Business Class upgrade(s) 2nd choice I desire a single cabin (limited availability) q I/We would like to add an additional hotel night to the trip: Before q After q I/We are interested in optional travel insurance q Please Note: The undersigned has read the schedule of activities for, August 9 20, 2012, and agrees that their signature below represents their acceptance of the General Terms and Conditions: Signature: Signature: Date: Date: Method of Payment q Check q American Express q Discover q MasterCard q VISA Account #: Security Code: Exp. Date: / Name of Cardholder: Signature: The balance of the program price must be paid to Tauck, Inc. Final payment is due by May 9, 2012 and can be paid by check or credit card. One member of the traveling party is required to make a sustaining financial contribution of $50 or more to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association within the fiscal year. Please visit alumni.jhu.edu/support.
Terms & Conditions Inclusive: Accommodations All accommodations are included. Two-bedded rooms with private bath are reserved in most hotels. Triples are usually a two-bedded room plus one rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort. Gratuities Included All appropriate gratuities for luggage handling, bellmen, doormen, dining room services, Tauck Cruise Director, Tauck Directors and local guides are included. Not included in tour price: Airfare to the tour departure point and from the tour end point is not included. Airport tax and departure taxes are not included. Hotel Rooms before or after tour To avoid jet lag, many guests prefer to make hotel arrangements before or after their tour. As a service, Tauck will make reservations before or after your tour upon request. Personal Expenses such as phone calls, room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, mineral waters, laundry, airline excess luggage charges and other optional incidental extras are not included. Luggage Responsibility Although every effort is made to handle guests luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal items. It is important to have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. Due to space limitations aboard motor coaches, we ask that you limit your checked luggage to only one average-size suitcase of about 50 lbs. per person. If you have to cancel Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in writing by Tauck. Cancellations result in costly charges from travel and hotel providers charging penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties do apply once monies are on a booking. Ask about Tauck s optional Cruise Protection product. Cancellations and Refunds All cancellations must be submitted in writing to Tauck. Written cancellation 60 days plus prior to departure loss of deposit of $600 per person, not including air (if applicable); 59 to 30 days prior to departure loss of 50% of the cruise cost per person, not including air (if applicable); 29 to 1 day prior to departure loss of 100% of the cruise cost per person, not including air (if applicable). Program reservations are not transferable. Cancellation on day of departure or after tour departs no refund. Cancellation of tour by Johns Hopkins or our tour operator (except in Extreme Circumstances) full refund. Due to space limitations, this is abbreviated information. Please contact us for complete Terms and Conditions. This tour is operated by CST#2016001-20 Office of Alumni Relations San Martin Center, 2nd Floor 3400 N. Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland 21218 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID TAUCK