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a classical cruise by river ship with KDFc

public raDio host hoyt smith

november 2–13, 2016Reserve your space now: 800-723-8454 or visit www.earthboundexpeditions.com

Earthbound Expeditions ~ Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 ~ Tel: 1-800-723-8454 ~ www.earthboundexpeditions.com

Special Single Rate: C-Deck add only $800. For single cabins on other decks, add $1,350 (excluding suites). Space is limited. Call for single rates on suites.

Note: Valid US passport required. Port taxes, charges & fees currently $150 and are additional. Schedule subject to change. Photo shown is of suite room.

Not included: Gratuities for ship staff, travel insurance and any items not mentioned in your itinerary.

*Savings: Alumni discounts apply for all Earthbound and KDFC travel alums. If your deposit is made by May 1, 2016 and you make your final payment by check, you will receive the additional discounts.

**B1 Category: Partially obstructed balcony or large fixed window in #204 and #206.

Advanced, canceled or delayed sailing for cruises: Please note that cruise schedules and tour activities can be subject to change due to changes in water levels, port accessibility, weather, labor disputes or for any other reason whatsoever. The Owner or Operator of the cruise vessel may, at any time, cancel, advance or postpone any scheduled tour and may, but is not obliged to, substitute another vessel or itinerary, and it shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever to passengers by reason of any such cancellation, advancement or postponement.

Exclusive air rate is in economy class and allows for no deviations or upgrades.

your newly refurbished river Ship – MS Amadeus Royal

SUN DECK

MOZART DECK (A Deck)

STRAUSS DECK (B Deck)

HAYDN DECK (C Deck)

Suites (Mozart Deck)

A-1 (Mozart Deck)

A-2 (Mozart Deck)

B-1** (Strauss Deck)

B-2 (Strauss Deck)

B-3 (Strauss Deck)

C-1 (Haydn Deck)

C-2 (Haydn Deck)

$735

SPECIAL KDFC AIR RATE

Includes all taxes, fees, & transfersC- 1 Outside Window $4,799 -$400 -$100 $4,299

C-2 Outside Window $5,099 -$400 -$100 $4,599

B-1 French Balcony $5,499 -$500 -$100 $4,899

B-2 French Balcony $5,799 -$500 -$100 $5,199

B-3 French Balcony $5,999 -$500 -$100 $5,399

A-1 French Balcony $6,399 -$600 -$100 $5,699

A-2 French Balcony $6,599 -$600 -$100 $5,899

Suites French Balcony $7,799 -$1,000 -$100 $6,699

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It’s included: 11 Days – 24 Meals – 3 Nights in Historic Prague – all shore excursions. Plus classical music concerts!

Prague & the Blue Danube By riVer ShiP: noVeMBer 2–13, 2016

Join fellow KDFC classical music lovers for a historic cruise down the Blue Danube with host Hoyt Smith. Discover the charming markets, grand opera houses and world class museums of Budapest, Bratislava, Salzburg, Vienna, and Prague. Celebrate the genius of Mozart, Strauss, Beethoven, Mahler, Liszt, and Haydn by visiting the very places where these great composers lived, loved and worked. A world class performance in Prague has been reserved. In addition, you’ll be treated to an exclusive concert in Mozart’s first home in Vienna and another at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest. Enjoy backstage tours and insider experiences on this exclusive classical Danube cruise with KDFC.

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TRIP FACTS• 11 Days / 10 Nights – excluding air• Group air departs SFO on Nov. 2, 2016• Starts in Prague on Nov. 3, 2016• Ending in Munich on Nov. 13, 2016• All cabins with outside view• Special KDFC group air

for $735 including all taxes, fees, & transfers

IT’S INCLUDED• Three included pre-cruise nights

in glorious Prague

• A top opera/classical performance in Prague

• Concerts in Vienna, Budapest and Salzburg

• Exclusive backstage tours of celebrated opera houses

• Special visits the homes of the great composers

• Seven nights first class cruising on the romantic Danube

• Unique dining experiences featuring regional specialties

• Complimentary wine served during dinner

• Special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, onboard music performances and afternoon/evening piano music

• Airport transfers for those arriving/ departing with the group

• A like minded group of fellow classical music lovers

Bay Area native Hoyt Smith brings a friendly, genuine, and very personal style to KDFC. “Many KDFC listeners know Hoyt from his years on Bay Area radio,” says KDFC’s Program Director Bill Lueth. “We’re proud to have him now as part of our classical team.” Hoyt’s first exposure to classical music was at Marin Symphony concerts as a youngster. “I was a fidgety kid, but I guess the music sunk in” says Hoyt. He got his start announcing classical music at San Diego’s NPR affiliate, KPBS. A San Francisco resident, and the father of two, Hoyt is married to a United flight attendant and loves to tag along on some of her trips.

WITH KDFC HOST HOYT SMITH

Reserve your spot today: 800 723 8454 or visit EarthboundExpeditions.com

A ClASSICAl MuSIC JouRNEy By RIvER SHIP

DAy 1 – Depart uSA Overnight flight to Europe

DAy 2 – Arrive in Historic PragueConsidered by many to be the most beautiful city in Europe, Prague is the city of Kafka and the place Mozart loved best. The city is also home to three historic opera houses, the Czech Philharmonic and several chamber orchestras. Enjoy a welcome orientation dinner before settling in for the night at your hotel. (D)

DAy 3 – Prague’s old Town & Historic Jewish Quarter Our historic walking tour of Prague will start at its center, Wenceslas Square. We continue our stroll to Prague’s most famous landmarks. En-route to the Old Town Square, we’ll see the illustrious Estate Opera House. Our journey continues to Prague’s stirring medieval Jewish quarter. After enjoying a traditional Czech lunch, the afternoon is yours to further explore Prague. (B,L)

DAy 4 – Charles Bridge & Prague Castle After breakfast, we make our way past Charles University to Charles Bridge. We’ll cross the very river that lends its name to Smetana’s symphonic Czech masterpiece, the Vltava. Then we’ll ascend the hill to one of Europe’s most impressive castles: Prague Castle. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it consists of a large-scale composition of palaces and ecclesiastical buildings of var-ious architectural styles, from Roman-style buildings from the 10th century through

Gothic modifications in the 14th century. Classical concert is included this evening! Sleep in Prague (B)

DAy 5 – A Day in Quaint Bavaria / Board the MS Amadeus Royal After a leisurely morning in Prague, we de-part the city for the Bavarian countryside. Enjoy an afternoon in the charming village of Passau before boarding the Amadeus Royal. The ship casts off in the late after-noon and takes you through the series of scenic bends along the Danube known as the Schloegener Schlinge. A welcome cocktail party and dinner will be served on board. (B,D)

DAy 6 – A Day in vienna: Guten Tag! This morning, we’ll cruise past charming villages and lush vineyards. After an early lunch, we arrive in the city of Mozart and Strauss. You’ll spend your day in the legendary home of Strauss, Mozart, the Habsburgs and the Waltz! Accompanied by a local expert, learn why Vienna in the 18th century was the musical capital of Europe. Visit Mozart’s house where he composed the Marriage of Figaro. After, you will have a guided tour of the Beethoven Pasqualati House.

Enjoy a private evening concert in the very chamber where Mozart himself first performed in Vienna as a young man. After, enjoy an evening panoramic tour of Vienna before boarding the ship. Ship de-parts for Bratislava at midnight. (B,L,D)

DAy 7 – A Full Day in BratislavaIn the morning the ship reaches the historic capital city of Bratislava, which was found-ed over 2,000 years ago. Now the capital of Slovakia, it was the capital of Hungary for a while during the Renaissance. A sightsee-ing tour will cover the city’s major sights, including breathtaking views from Bratisla-va’s 13th-century castle over countryside where the frontiers of Austria, Hungary and Slovakia meet. (B,L,D)

DAy 8 – Full Day & Night in BudapestWe arrive in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, during breakfast. This afternoon we’ll enjoy a special tour of the Liszt Ferenc Memorial Museum. After your tour, enjoy an included concert. We’ll take a special cruise after dinner, passing the magnificently floodlit buildings on both sides of the river and under the illuminated Chain Bridge. We’ll also enjoy a performance by a Hungarian folklore group on board. (B,L,D)

DAy 9 – A Morning in Budapest & North to the Danube Bend Spend a leisurely morning in romantic Budapest. May we suggest an excursion to a local neighborhood outdoor market or, why not soak up the healing warm waters in a nearby historic bath house? It’s up to you! After a relaxing morning spent exploring Budapest, we cruise north towards the historic Danube Bend. Sit back on the top terrace and watch the world float by as we cruise north. (B,L,D)

DAy 10 – viennaCruise the Danube and arrive in Vienna after an early lunch. This afternoon, you’ll enjoy a private tour of the Vienna Fine Arts museum and Wiener Musikverein (home to the Vienna Philharmonic). Depart Vienna at 11:00 PM tonight. (B,L,D)

DAy 11 – Salzburg: A Day with Mozart Journey past the town of Linz through the wine producing Wachau Valley en-route to Wolfgang’s Salzburg. Enjoy an included walking tour with local historians and relive the life of Mozart. See the very house where Mozart was born on January 27, 1756 and stroll through the charming alleyways of this Baroque jewel. Join your host this evening for a special farewell feast. (B,D)

DAy 12 – Passau / Journey ConcludesComplimentary transport will be offered to the Munich airport. Bon Voyage!

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