CHRISTMAS MARKETS CRUISE From Budapest to Nuremberg Aboard M.S. AmaBella

DECEMBER 5 TO 13, 2014

Featuring Study Leader John Meffert

Dear National Trust Travelers,

In cold December days of yore, Europeans gathered in town squares to buy and sell spices, sweets, and other special items for the holidays. Fresh gingerbread and mulled wine kept them warm, while music and games gladdened their hearts. These were the first Christmas Markets, and centuries later they continue to bring the magic of the season alive.

We invite you on a special holiday cruise aboard the M.S. AmaBella, through the storybook cities and villages of the Danube. Enjoy dramatic architecture and the festive spirit of the historic Christmas Markets of Hungary, Austria, and Germany, each offering distinct customs, foods, and handicrafts.

We are pleased that architectural historian John Meffert will be joining us on this program. A much-loved travel companion, Mr. Meffert has delighted many study tour groups over the years with his lively lectures and insights on preservation.

Begin in Budapest, where an evening highlight will be a special “Illuminations Cruise” along the riverfront. Sample some kürt!skalács—chimney cake—at the Christmas Market, and see the city’s landmarks on a panoramic tour. In Vienna, attend a training session at the Spanish Riding School, and discover Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, whose medieval library inspired The Name of the Rose. Cruise to Passau and explore the cobbled streets of this 2,000-year-old city, or join an optional excursion to enchanting Salzburg.

In Germany, explore Regensburg, with its Old Town Hall and ancient Roman gates. Browse for one-of-a-kind gifts at the Old Kornmarkt Christmas market, or watch craftsmen at work in the “royal” markets. Conclude with an overnight in Nuremberg to marvel at the world’s largest Christmas Market, where the city’s famous gingerbread is just one of many treats on offer.

An optional prelude in Budapest features visits to the House of Hungarian Art Nouveau, the Szechenyi Baths, and the Hungarian State Opera House.

We hope you will join us on this delightful voyage, celebrating a magical holiday tradition.

Sincerely,

Scott Gerloff Director, National Trust Tours

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America’s communities. For more information, visit the Trust’s web site at www.PreservationNation.org/tours or phone (888) 484-8785.

Spanish Riding School, Vienna

CHRISTMAS MARKETS CRUISE From Budapest to Nuremberg

Aboard M.S. AmaBella

December 5 to 13, 2014

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Friday, December 5 Depart New York on an overnight flight to Budapest.

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Saturday, December 6 Arrive in Budapest and transfer to the luxurious M.S. AmaBella. Explore Budapest’s unique Christmas Market before meeting your fellow travelers at our Welcome Dinner. Later tonight, the ship makes a special “Illuminations Cruise” along Budapest’s glittering riverfront, then moors overnight near the city center.

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Sunday, December 7 This morning depart by motorcoach for a brief city tour. See Buda Castle, the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace, and St. Stephen’s Basilica. Rejoin the ship in historic Esztergom and sail for Vienna.

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Monday, December 8 Begin the day with a walking tour of Vienna that includes St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the historic city center. Continue to the famed Spanish Riding School where we are invited to watch a training session. After lunch on board, spend time at the festive Christmas Market located around the Town Hall. Experience the magical holiday atmosphere and enticing aroma of hot mulled wine, sizzling sausages, roasted chestnuts, and freshly baked gingerbread. Tonight, you may return to town on your own, or attend an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. AmaBella sails for Melk in the late evening. Budapest

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Thursday, December 11 Step ashore in medieval Regensburg in the early afternoon to see the city’s highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria — gates to a Roman fort built in 179 C.E. Walk in the Old Kornmarkt Christmas Market and browse the festive stalls, or visit the “royal” Christmas Market at the Thurn and Taxis Palace, where you can see craftsmen at work.

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Friday, December 12 This morning AmaBella enters the Main-Danube Canal, a marvel of modern engineering that traverses the Franconian Alps via 16 locks. Enjoy an afternoon tour of historic Nuremberg with its fabulous Gothic churches, elegant patrician houses, 900-year-old city ramparts, Imperial Castle, and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. Visit the world’s largest Christmas Market, with close to 200 red-and-white canvas-topped booths offering an assortment of unique toys, tinsel angels, dolls, gingerbread, and other treats. The ship overnights in Nuremberg.

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Saturday, December 13 Disembark this morning and transfer to the airport for return flights home.

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Tuesday, December 9 Arrive this morning in Melk to see the magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest Baroque monasteries with a medieval library that inspired Umberto Eco’s novel The Name of the Rose. Rejoin the ship in Grein at lunchtime and continue cruising to Linz.

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Wednesday, December 10 After breakfast, you may choose to remain on board as we cruise to Passau or join an excursion to Salzburg. Considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Salzburg is an architectural and historical jewel. The birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, it is also the setting for the film, “The Sound of Music.” Discover Salzburg’s lively Christmas Market, renowned for local handicrafts and unique Old World gifts. Those who remain aboard will arrive in Passau late this afternoon. Explore this historic city, with its well-preserved Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture. Walk the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, past the old fortifications and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, home to the largest pipe organ in the world. There will also be free time to stroll in Passau’s traditional Christmas Market before the group returns to AmaBella for dinner.

Benedictine Abbey, Melk

Christmas Market, Regensburg

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CHRISTMAS MARKETS CRUISE ABOARD M.S. AMABELLA 1 DECEMBER 5 TO 13, 2014

M S A M A B E L L A Q D E C K P L A N

Rates Include

Q Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard M.S. AmaBella

Q All meals during the cruise; wine with lunches and dinners

Q Enrichment program of lectures by John Meffert

Q Sightseeing via AmaWaterways coaches

Q Airport / pier group transfers and porterage

Q Taxes, service charges; gratuities to guides and drivers

Not Included in Rates Airfare; passport fees; port charges; shipboard gratuities; alcoholic beverages other than wine at lunches and dinners; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on group f lights; baggage in excess of one suitcase; trip insurance; optional Budapest prelude; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

Optional Budapest Prelude $995 per person. Single supplement $195. Includes two nights at the Marriot Hotel. Breakfast daily, one lunch, and one dinner. Sightseeing as noted.

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CRUISE RATES(per person, double occupancy)

Cabins Decks Rates

Cabins 102 to 113 Piano Deck $3,345Windows

Cabins 227 to 232 & 327 to 330 Cello & Violin Deck $3,745French Balcony

Cabins 201 to 202 & 221 to 226 Cello Deck $4,245French & Outside Balcony

Cabins 301, 303 & 321 to 324 Violin Deck $4,345French & Outside Balcony

Cabins 203 to 222 Cello Deck $4,545French & Outside Balcony

Cabins 308 to 319 Violin Deck $4,745French & Outside Balcony

Cabins 302 & 304 to 307 Violin Deck $5,845French & Outside Balcony

A very limited number of cabins are available for single occupancy at a supplement ranging from 30 to 100 percent of the cruise rate.

T E R M S & C O N D I T I O N S

AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, suggested group flights, or individual requests, for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE $1,500 per person, payable to National Trust Tours, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the reservation application. Balance due by check 120 days prior to departure.

CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and AAA. All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect at the time of brochure printing and subject to change without notice. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual.

ELIGIBILITY National Trust for Historic Preservation tours are open to members only. Membership dues for 2014 are $30 for family and $20 for individual membership. The minimum age limit for the program is 14. Children must pay the full price, and those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is no maximum age limit. PLEASE NOTE: Participants must be in excellent health and able to participate in tour activities. Any physical condition that may require special medical attention (for example, the need of a wheelchair) must be reported at the time of your reservation. Participants must be able to walk on uneven surfaces. If you have any doubt about your ability to participate fully due to health conditions or disabilities, contact the National Trust at (888) 484-8785 or (202) 588-6300. The National Trust for Historic Preservation and AAA reserve the right to decline or retain any person as a member of this tour at any time. In such case, the refund will be limited to the actual cost of unused tour services.

TRAVEL INSURANCE The National Trust for Historic Preservation strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation insurance, which is available for coverage of expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident. Baggage insurance is also recommended. In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement. For additional information, please contact National Trust Tours at 888.484.8785.

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RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The National Trust for Historic Preservation, in order to make an educational opportunity available to its members, has arranged for AAA to organize our tour and procure carriage, accommodations and other tour services from other parties. Once tour members register for the tour, they must contact and otherwise deal with AAA. Neither AAA nor any other suppliers of tour services are joint venturers with or in any way controlled by the National Trust. The National Trust can undertake no responsibility for the accuracy of representations in tour promotion literature, for tour reservations, accommodations, transportation or safety, nor any other aspect of the tour except preservation-related educational programs and the liaison between the National Trust and other preservationists. Consequently, the National Trust shall not be construed to make any covenants or warranties, expressed or implied, regarding our tours, and shall not be liable in any way for any personal injury, death, property damage or loss incurred by any person in connection with our tours. AAA and/or their agents assume no responsibility or liability in connection with the service of any train, carriage, aircraft or other conveyance that may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the passengers; neither will they be responsible for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity that may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any vehicle, or through neglect or default of any company or person engaged in carrying out the purpose for which tickets or coupons are issued. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well-being of the passengers, or any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be made without penalty to the tour operators. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the passengers. However, when the tour departs the U.S., no refund can be made for any feature of the program not used by the passenger during operation of the tour. The agent reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour at any time. In such case the refund will be limited to the actual cost of the unused land tour services. The sole responsibility of any airline used in any tour is limited to that set out in the passenger contract evidenced by the ticket. Any ARC/IATA carriers used are not responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not aboard their planes or conveyances. Similar responsibilities as noted above apply to all types of carriers.

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On the front cover: Christmas Market, Nuremberg. Photo by Birgit Fuder. Fisherman’s Bastion (top) and Szechenyi Baths (bottom), Budapest

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OPTIONAL BUDAPEST PRELUDE December 3 to 6, 2014

Stay two nights in the Hungarian capital in a riverfront hotel offering spectacular views of the Danube. Tour this architectural textbook of a city, which features everything from Roman ruins to Ottoman bathhouses to Magyar Secessionist palaces. Discover the neo-baroque Szechenyi Baths, the Renaissance-style State Opera House, and the House of Hungarian Art Nouveau. Marvel at the 11th-century Crown of St. Stephen enshrined inside the Parliament Building, and enjoy the panorama from the terrace of Fisherman’s Bastion atop Castle Hill. There will also be leisure time to explore Budapest on your own. Q