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DISCOVERINGEASTERN EUROPE

17 days from $5,257 total price from Boston, New York($4,595 air & land inclusive plus $662 airline taxes and departure fees)


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Discoveringeastern europe

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Warsaw, Poland

Day 2: Arrive Warsaw After arriving in thePolish capital late this morning, we have freetime before we gather for tonights welcomedinner at our hotel. D

Day 3: Warsaw Virtually destroyedduring World War II, Warsaw was rebuilt in

the decades that followed. With the fall ofCommunism, the city has become moredynamic and progressive while retaining much ofits distinct character. We tour this phoenix citytoday, visiting the faithfully rebuilt Old Town, a

Tour membership limited to 24 alumni & friends

W

hether youre seeking to recapture your ancestral heritage or simply

to discover a beautiful and poignant part of the world, this small

group tour offers ample opportunity for enrichment, enlightenment,and enjoyment. Both leisurely and comprehensive, it provides a generous

overview of five distinctly different and fascinating nations.

Prague

Vienna

Budapest

Krakow

Warsaw

POLAND

CZECH REPUBLIC

AUSTRIA

HUNGARY

Destination

Motorcoach

Entry/Departure

Bratislava

SLOVAKIA

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Wawel Castle, seat of royalty for more than500 years; and Wawel Cathedral, the nationalchurch. The remainder of the day is free toexplore this charming city independently. B

Day 6: Krakow This morning we tour the

Wieliczka Salt Mines, a UNESCO WorldHeritage site. This afternoon is at leisure. B

Day 7: Krakow/Slovakia/Budapest Headingsouth today we travel through the snow-cappedTatra Mountains into the country of Slovakia,

of Neszmely where we stop for lunch; we reachthe Austrian capital late this afternoon. B,L

Day 11: Vienna A half-day tour of this jewel ofthe Habsburg Empire includes a visit to the ornateVienna Opera House, one of Europes grandest;

and an inside visit to majestic Schnbrunn Palace.The afternoon is at leisure. Following dinner ata local restaurant we attend a concert of classicalmusic in this most musical of all cities. B,D

Day 12: Vienna Woods This morning we

We enjoy both guided touring and free time in Vienna.


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Castle area, including a visit to the 18th-centuryclassical-style Archbishops Palace. After check-

ing in at our hotel, we have time to refreshbefore dinner tonight in the homes of graciouslocal families. B,D

Day 14: Bratislava/Brno/Prague We leavethis morning for Prague, proud capital of theCzech Republic. Along the way we stop for

lunch in Brno and a brief tour of the countryssecond largest city. We reach Prague late after-noon and join our tour director for an informalwalk through Old Town, a UNESCO WorldHeritage site. B,L

Day 15: Prague We spend the morning

exploring the Hradcany (castle) district, home ofthe distinctive castle towering above the VltavaRiver. Dating to the 9th century, the castletoday is the seat of the president of the CzechRepublic. Among the highlights of our tour: avisit to Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral and a strollalong Golden Lane, with its picturesque artisans

cottages. The remainder of the day is free tocontinue exploring this enchanting city as wewish. Restaurants abound for lunch and dinneron our own today. B

Day 16: Prague This mornings visit toJosefov, Pragues historic Jewish ghetto, includes

the Old Jewish Cemetery with its centuries-oldheadstones and generations buried atop oneanother, as well as several of the once-thrivingsynagogues now part of the Jewish Museum ofPrague. Then the remainder of the day is atl i h ll h h Old T

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Tour Departs: June 25, 2013

Budapests Chain Bridge and Royal Palace.


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VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY RESERVATION FORM: DISCOVERING EASTERN EUROPE

Enclosed is my/our deposit for $______($500 per person) for ____ people on Discovering Eastern Europe departingJune 25, 2013. I/We understand the final payment is due 95 days prior to departure. Payment may be made byAmerican Express, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA or by personal check. Please make check payable to OdysseysUnlimited, Inc. and send (with completed reservation form) to: Vanderbilt University Alumni Relations, Attn:Cary Allyn, Travel Program, PMB 407735, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7735. Or call 1-615-322-3673.

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Dear Vanderbilt travelers and friends,

Join Vanderbilt travelers this summer on an in-depth tour to the heart of Eastern Europe.Culturally rich and exceptionally beautiful, Eastern Europe is ideal for the curious traveler. Ourodyssey spans five countries Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic andweaves together the areas deep history with the monumental events of the 20th century.

In addition to discovering the charms of Budapest, Vienna, Warsaw, Krakow, and Prague,we will have ample opportunity to explore significant cultural, historical, and scenic sites enroute. Tour Viennas majestic Schnbrunn Palace; see Josefov, Pragues historic Jewish ghetto;explore the unique Wieliczka Salt Mines near Krakow; and visit the haunting concentrationcamps of Auschwitz and Birkenau. You may also wish to take the optional post-tour extensionin Prague.

The group limited to 24 travelers offers unique flexibility enabling you to enjoy personal

encounters along the way, such as a dinner in Bratislava with a local family and a privateclassical piano recital in Warsaw.

Please join this wonderful tour. But dont delay, space will fill up fast. Your early reservations areencouraged.

Sincerely,

Carroll Kimball, BA 84President, Vanderbilt Alumni Association


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