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Cruise the Magnificent Waterways and Canals of Holland&Belgium SPONSORED BY THE MIT ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM APRIL 16-24, 2011

T here is no better way to experience the beauty, history and culture of Holland and Belgium than by cruising their legendary waterways. Travel into the heart of one of Europe s most colorful and fascinating regions with a unique educational program that creatively combines learning, recreation, relaxation and remarkable fellowship aboard a stylish and modern vessel, the MS Amadeus Elegant. Explore Amsterdam, a beguiling city of canals and contrasts. Step into The Hague and feel the reverberations of political history. Glimpse the scenes Vermeer immortalized in the picture-perfect vistas of Delft. See the renowned Zeeland coast. In Belgium, admire the amazing architecture and art of Bruges and the unrivaled charm of the important port city of Antwerp. Cruise the Magnificent Waterways and Canals of Holland and Belgium and enrich your life with an educational adventure you will never forget! PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Cruise the waterways of Holland and Belgium aboard the exclusively chartered MS Amadeus Elegant.. Stroll through the famous Keukenhof Gardens, the world s most expansive and stunning floral display, where 70 acres of tulips and hyacinths bloom each spring. Admire the art of Rembrandt and the scenes that inspired him. Enjoy a specially arranged presentation on the Dutch and Belgian Masters, and visit the renowned Mauritshuis in The Hague. Visit the fascinating Delta Project, a tribute to Holland s 2,000-year battle against the sea. Experience the medieval architecture and unique ambience of Belgium with visits to beautiful Bruges and Antwerp.

Bruges Dear MIT Alumni and Friends, Tulips and painted pottery, tatted lace and diamonds these iconic treasures are found in the pastoral countries on the North Sea coast. Join fellow alumni and friends and discover the renowned and hidden gems of two neighboring, but distinct, cultures as you Cruise the Magnificent Waterways and Canals of Holland & Belgium. Along the way, explore historic, cosmopolitan cities and charming riverine villages. From Amsterdam to Antwerp unpack once and enjoy the state-of-the-art modern comforts and impeccable Old World service aboard the MS Amadeus Elegant. As part of this program we are arranging a special presentation about the Delta works project. Enjoy preferred access to popular attractions and an exclusive educational program that will enhance your appreciation of the people and the culture. This trip combines the ease and value of group travel with opportunities for independent exploration. Enjoy the camaraderie of traveling with a group of like-minded people. We are sharing this program with alumni from Washington, Colorado, Cal Berkeley, UCLA and Arizona. If you have any questions about this program, or to make a reservation, please call the MIT Alumni Travel Program at 800-992-6749, or email compass@mit.edu. Or you may call the tour operator, AHI Travel, at 800-323-7373. We hope you decide to join us! Sincerely, Melissa Chapman Gresh Director MIT Alumni Travel Program P.S. Please visit our Web site at http://alum.mit.edu/travel for details and updated information on all our trips. The Hague is a most neat place in all respects.... I cannot speak enough of the gallantry of the town. ~ Samuel Pepys, English naval officer and Member of Parliament, 1633-1703, Diary, 14-15 May 1660 In the market-place of Bruges stands the belfry old and brown; Thrice consumed and thrice rebuilded, still it watches o er the town. ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, American poet, 1807-1882, The Belfry of Bruges, 1845 You feel... under the spell of a certain painter Rubens for instance. As you go about the streets you feel as though you might meet him at any corner. ~ Samuel Butler, British novelist, 1835-1902, on Antwerp in Further Extracts from the Note-books, 1934

Keukenhof Gardens This world-renowned floral extravaganza has a rich history beginning as the kitchen garden of a 15th-century countess. It is the only place on earth where you can witness the unforgettable sight of seven million bulbs blooming at once: daffodils, hyacinths, narcissi and, of course, Holland s signature tulips. The grounds, covering nearly 70 acres, are a wonderland of stunning gardens, glassy ponds and dark woods. Westerkerk, Amsterdam Amsterdam Amsterdam The traditional images of Holland picturesque windmills, wooden shoes and waving fields of tulips find their contrasts in the capital city of Amsterdam. Often described as a city with a split personality, Amsterdam blends a deeply historic and reserved core with a thoroughly modern tolerance that is unmatched anywhere else in the world. Medieval gables, time-worn churches and tranquil courtyards set the stage for the city s vital, exuberant culture. One hundred miles of canals expand outward in concentric circles like a cobweb, tracing their way through a city of amazingly diverse architecture, from quaint 17th-century half-timbered houses to patrician Louis XIV manors. The decorative gables of the houses reach for the sky in a variety of shapes, revealing the ages of the houses and the status of the families that once occupied them. The scalloped skyline is best appreciated from the many gracefully arched bridges that span the canals Amsterdam is known as the City of 1,001 Bridges for a good reason! In Amsterdam s thriving café culture, a wide variety of ethnic foods can be found at restaurants tucked away in the city s winding side streets and lining the curves of its canals.

Deventer Deventer This Hanseatic League town has a rich history that reaches back to the ninth century when an Anglo-Saxon mission was founded on Deventer s east bank of the Ijssel River. Its Grote Kerk is a Romanesque basilica built on the grounds of Deventer s first church. The Town Hall consists of two impressive medieval buildings with grand façades. The 16th-century Weigh-House features turrets and a pinnacle that looms majestically above the Brink, Deventer s main square. Lined with shops and cafés, the Brink remains the center of activity in Deventer, as it has for centuries. Don t miss a chance to sample the town s famous pastry, a sweet honey cake called koek. The Hague The seat of the Dutch government and its Parliament, The Hague is the provincial capital of Holland. This elegant and beautiful city exudes a certain graciousness with open squares, several lovely canals and more than 700 public gardens. The Hague projects a formal lifestyle that befits its role as a diplomatic capital and world center of international peace and justice. The Upper and Lower Chambers of the Dutch Parliament occupy the grounds of the old Castle of the Counts. With a host of museums dedicated to the arts and sciences, The Hague wears a decidedly intellectual air. Housed in an elegant 17th-century palace, the famed Royal Picture Gallery, the Mauritshuis, is one of the most beautiful art museums in the world and showcases a superb collection of Dutch, Flemish and German Old Masters. Rembrandt The Dutch Master The creator of around 2,300 paintings, drawings and etchings in his lifetime, Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn is celebrated as the most significant of the many talented Golden Age Dutch artists. Born in 1606 in Leiden, the Netherlands, Rembrandt was the son of a miller and dropped out of his university to pursue art. Famed for his portraits, landscapes and extraordinary etchings, Rembrandt drew his inspiration from the people and scenes that surrounded him. When no other subject interested him, he painted self-portraits, ultimately completing between 50 and 60 before his death in 1669. Rembrandt s work is characterized by his use of rich colors and a near obsession with the play of light and shadow in a scene. In spite of financial troubles and the tragic deaths of his wife and three of their four children within the period of just a few years, Rembrandt continued to paint and teach art for the rest of his life, leaving the world with an incredible legacy of artistic treasures. In oval: Rembrandt s The Anatomy Lesson Below: Mauritshuis, The Hague

Left: Delft, Holland Lower left: Worldfamous Delft porcelain Below: Bruges, Belgium Right: Antwerp, Belgium Delft Known for its famous blue-and-white Delftware porcelain, Delft preserves a distinctly historic look, perhaps more than any town in Holland. In some places, so little has changed that you can even recognize the views made famous by Delft s illustrious son, the Golden Age painter, Johannes Vermeer. For the majority of his life and career in the mid-17th century, the artist lived on Markt, the city s market square surrounded by the spires of a cluster of historic churches and the majestic bulk of the old Town Hall. Delft s townscape reveals the beauty of times past. Enjoy romantic glimpses of tree-lined medieval canals spanned by bridges and dotted with gabled patrician houses along their banks. Veere The sleepy port of Veere is one of the prettiest towns in Holland. A principal harbor in the 16th century, the impressive houses and public buildings that line its quaint streets stand testament to Veere s prosperous past. Neeltje Jans Showcased in the heart of Holland s Delta area is a proud symbol to the Dutch engineering mastery over their natural rival. Through educational and playfully interactive displays that harness the beauty and power of water, the Delta Works Project exhibits the delicate balance of the country s relationship with the ever-encroaching waters of the sea. UNESCO The Historic Center of Bruges (2000) and the Seventeenth-Century Canal Ring Area of Amsterdam Inside the Singelgracht (2010) are UNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program. These sites are distinguished due to universal scenic, historic, artistic or scientific value. Bruges Nicknamed the Venice of the North, beautiful Bruges is a picturesque labyrinth of ivy-clad canals and cobbled streets. Located in the heart of Flemish Belgium, its Old Town market square is lined by a stately neo-gothic Provincial Court, the city s signature belfry tower and cloth hall, and cafés fronted by colorful table umbrellas. Nearby, underneath a 400-foot-tall (122 meter) brick spire, the Church of Our Lady houses the famous Madonna and Child sculpted by a young Michelangelo. Several art galleries and museums showcase priceless paintings from the revolutionary Flemish Primitive movement that evolved in Bruges during the 1420s.

Antwerp Glittering Antwerp is one of the largest seaports in the world and one of Belgium s most interesting cities. From the 15th to the 17th centuries, Antwerp was a hotbed of artistic fervor Quentin Massys, Velvet Breughel and many others all lived and worked in Antwerp. Their treasures are preserved today in Antwerp s many churches and museums. The prosperity of countless centuries is also revealed in the city s outstanding architecture, beautiful old houses and 16th-century Town Hall. Explore the shops lining the city s charming squares and narrow cobbled streets. See the fascinating Diamond District where 85% of the world s diamonds nearly 25 million carats are cut and polished each year. Relax at a café above the banks of the Schelde, and enjoy magnificent views of the Cathedral, a soaring, Gothic beacon; the 12th-century fortress and prison known as the Steen; and the bustling harbor and riverside. NOTE: The sequence of the destinations listed may not reflect that of your program. For specific information regarding your itinerary, please refer to the Included Features and Itinerary in this brochure. INCLUDED FEATURES Accommodations Seven nights aboard the exclusively chartered MS Amadeus Elegant. Meals Enjoy an extensive meal plan, including seven breakfasts, four lunches and seven dinners. Coffee or tea is included with all meals, plus wine with dinner. Take advantage of leisure time to try local cuisine independently. Attend a special Willemstad Welcome Reception and Dinner. Gather for a Farewell Reception, followed by a Farewell Dinner. Your Exciting Travel Program (For full details, please refer to the Day-by-Day Itinerary.) Informative programs presented by local experts to enhance your insight into the region. All excursions: Board a canal cruise in Amsterdam. Admire colorful fields of tulips at the Keukenhof Gardens. Discover the Hanseatic League heritage of Deventer. Travel to The Hague and visit the Mauritshuis, the Royal Picture Gallery. Visit Delft, the birthplace of Vermeer. Enjoy a tour of the Delta Project on the Zeeland Coast. Experience the romantic ambience of medieval Bruges. Set out on a walking tour of Antwerp. Many Included Extras Consultation services of a passenger service representative prior to departure. Services of a friendly, professional campus director and expert English-speaking local guides throughout your stay. Detailed travel and destination information to assist you in your planning. Tipping of all excursion guides and drivers. Complimentary travel wallet. Statue of Peter Paul Rubens in his birthplace, Antwerp

AHI EXCLUSIVE RIVER CRUISE EXTRAS: All AHI River Cruises feature: A first-class river cruise ship providing all outward-facing accommodations; friendly, personalized service; limited capacity; and exclusively designed sailing itineraries. Delicious dining aboard ship featuring special extras such as morning coffee, wine with dinner and expertly prepared culinary specialties of the region. Expert local guides leading thoughtfully designed excursions to enrich your experience of the area. MS A MADEUS The state-of-the-art MS Amadeus Elegant debuted in the spring of 2010. With only 67 cabins and nine suites, this ship offers the utmost in service, safety and comfort to its passengers. Step into the elegant reception area and immerse yourself in an ambience reminiscent of a luxury hotel. Relax on the sun deck, connect with friends in the Internet café or browse in the boutique. If you wish to be more active, practice your golf game on the putting green, stroll along the walking track or work out in the fitness room. From the delightful breakfast and lunch buffets to the regional specialties served at dinner, savor a wide range of delicious international cuisine in the restaurant. At the end of each day, return to the comforts of your cabin. Appointed in bright, contemporary décor, each features a river view from an outward-facing window, satellite television and bathroom with shower. E LEGANT Upper: Elegant outward-facing cabin Lower: Dining room

Reserve your trip to Holland & Belgium today! For Office Use Only: B #: Date: Trip #:2-19507W PSR: Send to: MIT Alumni Travel Program W98-2nd Floor 600 Memorial Drive Cambridge, MA 02139 Please contact the MIT Alumni Travel Program at 800-992-6749 or AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 with questions regarding this trip or to make a reservation. Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) (1) Title First Middle Last MIT Affiliation (2) Title First Middle Last MIT Affiliation Street Address City State ZIP Home: ( ) Office: ( ) E-mail: Sharing with. (Form sent separately.) Name(s) you would like on your name badge(s): (1) (2) I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Cabin category desired: 1st choice 2nd choice Cruise and Air Program I/we reserve the Land Program and request the Air Program to Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and from Brussels, Belgium, to depart from: Departure City Please send me information on upgrading my flights. Please note: Air prices will be sent to you with your Reservation Confirmation and air schedule sent at 90 days before departure. International flight arrangements can be canceled with no obligation up to 75 days before departure. Cruise Program I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. Please call me/us to discuss my/our air options. Single Accommodations I prefer single accommodations at an additional $950 (limited availability). I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one is available at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate be found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply. Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first come, first served basis. Reservations to be paid in full by January 31, 2011 (75 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment in full. Final payment may be made by personal check, MasterCard or Visa. Make checks payable to AHI International. Enclosed is a deposit of ($600 per person required) to reserve place(s). Accept my check made payable to AHI International. Charge my deposit to: MasterCard Visa Expires / Card # (Signature as it appears on credit card) Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including but not limited to the Cancellation terms. Need pre- or post-trip assistance? * If you are interested in making independent travel arrangements before and/or after this program, please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 no later than 60 days prior to departure and they will be happy to assist you with your reservations. * A nonrefundable service fee and additional air/land charges based on reservations apply. NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this brochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, subject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations be refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fit and able to assist them, and who will be totally responsible for providing all required assistance. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered by AHI Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may be levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITIN- ERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will be wholly responsible for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will be subject to a $250 per person cancellation fee. Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75 days to 30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAIL- ABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI International Corporation. BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details will be provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are subject to change by the carrier without notice. Excess baggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardrobe accordingly. Transport of baggage and personal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORD- INGS - On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or obtaining additional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, publicity and/or training activities. RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel acts only as an agent for the suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other service. 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CRUISE PROGRAM April 17-24, 2011 Category-Deck Full Price Special Savings Special Price E-Haydn (Aft) $2,745 $250 $2,495* D-Haydn (Forward) $2,845 $250 $2,595* C-Strauss (Aft) $3,145 $250 $2,895* B-Strauss (Forward) $3,245 $250 $2,995* A-Mozart (Aft) $3,545 $250 $3,295* Suite-Mozart (Forward) (Call for prices and availability) Categories Suite, A, B, and C feature French doors. Categories D and E feature a window. *Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel. VAT and Port Tax supplement is an additional $175 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional $950 (limited availability). AIR PROGRAM April 16-24, 2011 Take advantage of AHI Travel's exclusive Group Air Program, which provides the benefit of specially negotiated rates on major commercial airlines worldwide. Participants enjoy advanced seat assignments on most airlines; guaranteed arrival and departure transfers with baggage handling; a price guarantee that covers airfare, fuel surcharges and all taxes; and many other benefits. AHI can also make flight arrangements for passengers who wish to fly independent of the Group Air Program. All passengers who book their flights through AHI automatically receive flight insurance worth up to $250,000, subject to policy terms. Please indicate how you would like us to handle your air on the Reservation Form or call us to discuss your flight options. Special businessclass upgrades are available on select international flights. AHI Travel's exclusive Air Program provides special advantages for travelers who are flying on our designated group flights.

P ROGRAM Day One Depart your gateway city for Amsterdam, Holland, aboard scheduled jet service.* Day Two d Upon arrival in Amsterdam, transfer* to the pier and embark the MS Amadeus Elegant. Educational Focus: Contemporary Holland. Review the current state of affairs in the Netherlands, along with its future as a member of the European Union. Excursion: Amsterdam Cruise. This evening, admire Amsterdam during a cruise through its scenic ring of canals to see its important sites. Day Three b/l/d Excursion: Keukenhof Gardens. Journey through Dutch flower fields to the renowned Keukenhof Gardens, a 70-acre paradise of tulips and other flowers, complete with Europe s largest fountain and a 700-tree labyrinth. Independent Exploration: This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure to explore Amsterdam. The ship cruises to Kampen, where it will dock overnight. Gather with fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception and Dinner. Day Four b/l/d Educational Focus: The Dutch Masters. In the 17th century, Holland enjoyed a period of excellence in politics, economics and the arts. Learn about the Golden Age painters and their achievements, which remain a delight even today. Excursion: Deventer. Walk through this historic town to admire the cathedral, church towers and many other quaint buildings. Educational Focus: The Hanseatic League. Discuss the importance of this unique legal and commercial trade alliance, made up of medieval German harbor towns that expanded in the Middle Ages. This alliance helped shape the economic profile of northern Europe. Cruise to Arnhem, where you will overnight. Day Five b/d Excursion: The Hague and Delft. Discover The Hague, home to the royal residence and many world-class museums. Visit the renowned Mauritshuis, which houses a number of Rembrandt s finest works. Continue to Delft, the home of Vermeer, ceramics and lovely canal houses. Stroll its Market Square and admire the many sights of Old Delft, including the palace Prinsenhof. Rejoin the ship and cruise past the iconic windmills of Kinderdijk, then dock at Willemstad. ITINERARY Day Six b/l/d This morning, cruise from Willemstad to Veere, where you will overnight. Educational Focus and Excursion: Holland s Battle against the Sea. Travel along the Zeeland coast to the Delta Expo on Neeltje Jans Island. Learn about the Delta Works, the massive dam and flood barriers called the Storm Surge Barriers, built over a period of 20 years. These 65 enormous gates can be slammed shut on the North Sea when powerful storms strike an engineering masterpiece that now protects the third of Holland s landmass that is below sea level. Independent Exploration: Spend the afternoon in Veere at your leisure. Day Sevenb/d This morning, cruise to Middelburg. Excursion: Bruges. This romantic town s nickname, the Venice of the North, is well deserved. Stroll along winding cobbled lanes and across tiny arched bridges over ivy-clad canals to discover charming buildings and impressive art collections. See the colorful shops and cafés of the Markt and Burg Central Square. Rejoin the ship in Antwerp, where it overnights. Day Eight b/l/d Educational Focus: Contemporary Belgium. This region of Europe is located at the historical crossroads of the main trading routes across northern Europe. Belgium is a bilingual country, with deep cultural, geographic and linguistic divisions that still exist between the Dutch speakers of Flanders and French speakers of Wallonia. Excursion: Antwerp. This morning, leisurely stroll through Antwerp, one of Europe s leading art centers. Home of painter Peter Paul Rubens and the School of the Southern Netherlands, Antwerp dates back to the 13th century and features a wealth of medieval architecture. Independent Exploration: The final afternoon is at leisure to pursue your own interests. Tonight, gather for your Farewell Reception, followed by a Farewell Dinner. Day Nine b Disembark the ship, and transfer to Brussels for the return flight to your gateway city. * NOTE: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may change. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking. * Provided for Air Program participants.

Presorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid AHI Travel Top to bottom: Amsterdam and Young Dutch girl Parliament Building, The Hague, Holland Painting by Dutch Master, Johannes Vermeer Cover photo: Bruges, Belgium "What a wonderful trip! I learned so much on the Holland & Belgium program that I look at flowers, buildings, and paintings differently and appreciate them much more." - Lena Tung, MIT Past Traveler, Holland & Belgium, 2010 MIT Alumni Travel Program W98-2nd Floor 600 Memorial Drive Cambridge, MA 02139 ABHOLBEL11 70 Please call or refer to our Web site for the most current program information, discounts and pricing.