JOURNE Y A LONG THE M A IN A ND RH INE R I V ERS

June 8 to 22, 2020

a program of the stanford a lumni associat ion

We often use “romantic” to describe our Classic Journeys, and the word especially captures the essence of this trip. Romanesque cathedrals and fairy-tale castles frame our journey from Prague to Paris as we cruise down winding rivers, passing old-world villages set among rolling hills etched with vineyards. This itinerary goes beyond romantic, however, showcasing centuries of European history from the Middle Ages up to the present time. Stroll through the medieval town of Rothenberg, whose castle walls overlook the Tauber River; stand in Nuremberg’s courthouse, site of the historic post-World War II trials, and ponder what took place here; and visit Strasbourg, seat of today’s European Parliament. Sail aboard the Royal Crown with history professor Carolyn Lougee on this memorable river cruise.

PRAGUE, CZECHIA

HighlightsI N D U L G E in the Royal Crown’s elegant appointments as we glide past quaint hamlets, austere medieval monasteries and fairy-tale-like castles.

D E L I G H T in specially arranged private concerts and events, including a festive evening at an ancestral palace near Prague.

S A V O R the diverse foods and wines of Paris, Alsace, Bavaria and Bohemia during meals and private tastings ashore.

V I S I T numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites along the way, such as Prague’s Old Town, Würzburg’s baroque palace and a stretch of the Rhine.

BRETT S. THOMPSON, ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY OLD TOWN HALL, BAMBERG, GERMANY

COVER: HEIDELBERG, GERMANY

Faculty Leader

S I G N U P O N L I N E : alumni.stanford.edu/trip?prague2020O R B Y P H O N E : (650) 725-1093

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“Her lectures were very pertinent and had a depth of informa-tion that was mesmerizing.”

PARIS, FRANCE

C A R O LY N L O U G E E has been teaching history at Stanford since 1973. Her academic

specialty is 17th-century European history, and her current research focuses on how the political

and religious policies of Louis XIV affected families and communities across France. During this

program, she’ll lecture on Czechia’s historical events—from medieval Bohemia to the present

day—and the country’s often-overlooked role in European history. Using art and literature as

evidence, she will also discuss the survival of small states in Central Europe, the hybrid culture of

Alsace as a harbinger of a united Europe, and today’s “perfect storm” of national and European

Union controversies.

— Frances and Charles Field Professor in History; Bass Fellow in Undergraduate

Education; director, structured liberal education—all Stanford University

— Formerly at Stanford: chair, history department; dean, undergraduate studies;

senior associate dean, humanities and sciences

— Lloyd W. Dinkelspiel Award for Distinguished Service to Undergraduate Education

and Dean’s Award for Distinguished Teaching—both Stanford University

— BA, history, 1963, Smith College

— PhD, history, 1972, University of Michigan

MONDAY & TUESDAY, JUNE 8 & 9HOME / PRAGUE, CZECHIADepart home on overnight flights to Prague, Czechia’s historic capital city, and transfer to our hotel, located in a historic building on the banks of the Vltava River. FOUR SEASONS PRAGUE

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10PRAGUEBegin the day exploring Prague’s UNESCO World Heritage-designated Old Town, as picturesque as it is storied. On our guided walking tour of this captivating section of Prague, stroll along its meandering cobblestone streets, taking in its striking Gothic architecture and rows of quaint shops. View the city hall’s amazing astronomical clock in Old Town Square, and stop at the oldest synagogue in Europe and the Old Jewish Cemetery in the Old Town’s Jewish Quarter. After independent exploration this afternoon, gather at a 17th-century hrad (castle) that overlooks the city for a private concert, festive welcome cocktail reception and dinner. FOUR SEASONS PRAGUE (B,D)

THURSDAY, JUNE 11PRAGUEBegin this morning walking around the two baroque rooms of the Strahov Monastery library, famous for its impressive collection of ancient manuscripts. Afterward, tour the Prague Castle complex, which consists of a multitude of churches, gates, chapels, palace halls and towers from every period of its history. Highlights include the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral (built over a period of 600 years); the 12th-century Old Royal Palace with its Late Gothic Vladislav Hall added in the 15th century; and Golden Lane, which dates back to the 15th century and is named after the goldsmiths who once lived there. FOUR SEASONS PRAGUE (B,L)

FRIDAY, JUNE 12PRAGUE / REGENSBURG, GERMANY / EMBARKDepart Prague and travel by motor coach to Regensburg, Germany’s best-preserved medieval city. After a Bavarian-style lunch take a tour of the city’s Old Town, a designated World Heritage site that includes ancient Roman, Romanesque and Gothic structures before embarking our sleek river vessel moored on the banks of the Danube. ROYAL CROWN (B,L,D)

SATURDAY, JUNE 13NUREMBERGSailing down the Main River, dock in Nuremberg in the early afternoon and go ashore, passing through the medieval wall that surrounds the city. Take a coach tour of Old Town’s maze of Gothic churches and antique buildings, viewing former Third Reich parade grounds and sites of many pre-war Nazi rallies along the way. Also tour the courthouse where the dramatic Nuremberg war crimes trials took place shortly after World War II ended. Later, we’ll meet with a local journalist to discuss top current affairs affecting Germany today. ROYAL

CROWN (B,L,D)

SUNDAY, JUNE 14BAMBERGStart the morning in the city of Bamberg, built on seven hills. As we walk through the city’s Old Town, a World Heritage site, note its wealth of baroque architecture and its Old Town Hall, famously built on an artificial island in the middle of the narrow Regnitz River. Then enjoy a private string quartet concert. Reboarding our river vessel, watch the beautiful landscape pass us by as we continue along the Main River. ROYAL CROWN (B,L,D)

MONDAY, JUNE 15ROTHENBERG / KITZINGENToday we tour Rothenberg, which overlooks the Tauber River and is one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval towns. Dating back to the 10th century, the town is a charming mix of monuments, gardens, ancient castle walls and old timber-frame dwellings. Later in the day, we tour the village of Kitzingen before sampling some local wines at one of the several vineyards that surround the village. ROYAL CROWN (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, JUNE 16WÜRZBURGSitting high above the Main River is the Würzburg Residence, whose palace is one of the largest and most famous baroque buildings in Germany. This castle has five grand halls, 300 bedrooms, a mirrored gallery and one of Tiepolo’s most famous paintings, a magnificent fresco painted on the ceiling of the palace’s Imperial Hall and recently restored. This afternoon, enjoy time to explore Würzburg independently before returning to our river vessel. ROYAL CROWN (B,L,D)

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Danube River

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Itinerary

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17MILTENBERG / THE RHINEToday, dock along Bavaria’s famous “Romantic Road” in the town of Miltenberg. The preserved medieval town was a hub of trade for centuries, situated on a narrow strip of land near the Main River. Take a walking tour through the timberwork streets, then enjoy a private concert in nearby

Amorbach. In Koblenz, we startour cruise up what is known asthe “Romantic Rhine,” passingstorybook hillsides dotted withmedieval castles and vineyards. A UNESCO World Heritage site,this part of the Rhine has movedwriters and poets for centuries,including the great 19th-centuryRomantics, such as Lord Byronand Goethe. ROYAL CROWN (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, JUNE 18HEIDELBERG / SPEYERBegin this morning with a walking tour of enchanting Heidelberg, one of Germany’s most-visited medieval towns, famous for its striking castle remnants and locale of Germany’s oldest university. Heidelberg has been a magnet for many of the country’s greatest poets and academics for centuries. Later this afternoon, tour the town of Speyer’s Romanesque cathedral, a World Heritage site that houses Germany’s largest crypt. ROYAL CROWN (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, JUNE 19STRASBOURG, FRANCEThis morning cross into France and dock in Strasbourg, home to the European Parliament. Built at the intersection of several Roman roads, Strasbourg features a historic World Heritage-designated city center with 16th-century half-timbered houses and a Gothic cathedral built of red sandstone. Tour Parliament headquarters or opt to venture into the Alsace countryside for a wine tasting. Afterward, explore the town independently, then gather back aboard our river vessel for a string quartet concert. ROYAL CROWN (B,L,D)

SATURDAY, JUNE 20STRASBOURG / DISEMBARK / PARISDisembark in Strasbourg’s “Petite France,” where timberwork houses with thatched rooves sit on a vast network of canals. Enjoy a traditional Alsatian lunch, then board a TGV (high-speed train) for Paris. After settling in to our hotel, enjoy an evening at leisure to dine and explore independently. INTERCONTINENTAL PARIS LE GRAND (B,L)

SUNDAY, JUNE 21PARISAwaking in the City of Light, choose from among several excursion options. Take a walking tour of the stylish Marais district that includes stops at the Place des Vosges and the Picasso Museum. Alternatively, gather for a presentation and tasting led by a renowned chocolate expert that includes a sampling of rare chocolates and is followed by a private visit to a master chocolatier. Explore Paris independently this afternoon and gather for a farewell cocktail reception and dinner this evening. INTERCONTINENTAL PARIS LE GRAND (B,D)

MONDAY, JUNE 22PARIS / U.S.After breakfast, transfer from our hotel to the airport for flights home. (B)

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY

ST. VITUS, PRAGUE, CZECHIA

Royal CrownWith the nostalgic charm of a glamorous 1930s yacht and the

comfort and service of a four-star vessel, the elegant 45-state-

room Royal Crown is perfect for cruising European waterways.

About half the size of most riverboats in the area, it offers a more

intimate passenger experience. Spacious teak decks blend with

elegant public rooms and staterooms with mahogany, rosewood

and marble appointments, rich fabrics and specially designed

furniture to create a unique river vessel. All suites are fitted with

ample wardrobe space, a safe, satellite TV, individually controlled

air conditioning, and en suite facilities with shower and hair dryer.

Public amenities include a library, boutique, fitness area, elegant

art deco-inspired lounge with panoramic views and dining room

with open seating. The Lido Deck features a large sun deck, the

Lido bar, a putting green and a large-scale chessboard.

Program Cost*

Rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy, as specified.

*Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person.**Single accommodations may be limited to as few as 2 cabins.

CATEGORY/DESCRIPTION DOUBLE SINGLE**

A Junior Suite $8,995 $14,395

B Superior Suite $9,495 $15,195

C Deluxe Suite $9,995 $15,995

D Premium Suite $10,995 —

E Royal Suite $13,995 —

145 sq. ft., 2 portholes, twin beds

145 sq. ft., 2 portholes, twin beds

145 sq. ft., 2 portholes, twin beds

150 sq. ft., 2 portholes, queen bed

200 sq. ft., 4 large fixed windows, queen bed

DELUXE SUITE

ROYAL SUITE

LIDO BARLIDO DECK

FOYERRESTAURANT

FITNESS SAUNA RECEPTION LOUNGEBOUTIQUE

LIBRARY PANORAMA DECK

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5 3 1

SELECT DECK

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43 41 39 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 11 9 7 845

LIDO DECK

D A T E SJune 8 to 22, 2020 (15 days)

S I Z EThis program can accommodate a total of 73 participants, including travelers from Stanford, Vanderbilt Uinversity and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Single accommodations are extremely limited; please call for availability.

I N C L U D E D5 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 8-night cruise on the Royal Crown 13 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners First-class, high-speed train tickets between Strasbourg and Paris Welcome and farewell receptions Gratuities to guides, drivers and ship/train crews for all group activities All tours and shore excursions as described in the itinerary Transfers and baggage handling on program arrival and departure days Port fees and embarkation taxes Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program

N O T I N C L U D E DInternational and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those

specified as included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services

A I R A R R A N G E M E N T SYou are responsible for booking and purchasing airfare to the start location and from the end location of the program. These air purchases are NOT included in the program cost. To assistyou in making these independent arrangements, we will send you details with your confirmation materials on when to arrive and depart.

W H A T T O E X P E C TWe consider this to be an active program that is at times physi-cally demanding and busy. Most of the historic city centers we visit have large segments that are closed to motor coaches. Daily programs involve one to two miles of walking, often on cobble-stone streets, and may include extended periods of standing in museums and churches. Participants must be able to walk up and down hills. In many instances, tours will begin on foot directly from the ship where taxis are unavailable. Participants must be physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program.

Deposit & Final PaymentA $1,000-per-person deposit is required to reserve space for this program. Sign up online at alumni.stanford.edu/trip?prague2020 or call Travel/Study at (650) 725-1093.Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

Cancellations & RefundsDeposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply.

InsuranceStanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this program. You may choose to subscribe to optional trip-cancellation and baggage insurance. Information will be provided to travelers with their welcome materials. The product offered includes special benefits if you purchase your policy within 14 days of written confirmation of your participation on the trip.

EligibilityWe encourage membership in the Stanford Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $300 more than the members’ price. A person traveling as a paid guest of a current member will not be charged the nonmember fee. To purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692.

ResponsibilityThe Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and ship

arrangements and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motor coach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. We reserve the right to cancel any program prior to departure, in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. We also reserve the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. It is understood that the ship’s ticket, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the cruise company. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not on board their plane or conveyance. Neither the Stanford Alumni Association, nor Stanford University, nor our operators accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in September 2019 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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JOU R NE Y A LONG T HE M A IN A ND R H INE R I V ERS

June 8 to 22, 2020

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