CRUISE THE ELBE RIVER

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Presented by

GLP Worldwide for University of Toronto Alumni and Friends

Dear Alumni & Friends

The Elbe River and its tributaries connect two of Europe’s most fascinating capitals, Prague and Berlin. Join us for this exciting river cruise from the plains of eastern Germany through the rolling hills of western Czech Republic, stopping in charming towns & cities steeped in centuries of history.

Among the many highlights of your journey, you will visit Wittenberg, the home of Dr. Martin Luther, founder of the Lutheran religion. You will also see Dresden, the pearl of eastern Germany whose cityscape was neglected for decades following catastrophic damage during World War II. Now restored to its former glory and beyond, it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Crossing into former Czechoslovakia, the landscape changes as you pass into the sandstone mountains where you will have the time to explore the Konigstein fortress with its incredible views over the Elbe Valley below.

This is a unique cruise that explores a region which was historically intertwined and now uncovers the distinct cultures of each. Your adventure takes place on the exclusively chartered MS Elbe Princesse I, a ship designed using advanced paddle wheel technology allowing her to navigate year round in the lowest waters of the Elbe.

For more information or to make your reservation, please contact GLP Worldwide at 1.866.760.1987 or alumni@glpworldwide.com.

Sincerely,

Daphne Tao Manager, Alumni Travel

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ITINERARY

DAY 1 / OCT 2 / TORONTO

Board an overnight flight to Hamburg, Germany.

DAY 2 / OCT 3 / HAMBURG (D)

Upon arrival in Hamburg, transfer to your hotel. The day is yours to explore this port city. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel.

DAY 3 / OCT 4 / HAMBURG (B, L)

Experience Hamburg’s many highlights, from Town Hall and Alster Lake to the famous Reeperbahn Street and more. Enjoy a lunch of local fare at a nearby restaurant.

DAY 4 / OCT 5 / HAMBURG / BERLIN / EMBARKATION (B, L, D)

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the automobile at the Volkswagen Autostadt. This 28-hectare attraction features something for everyone, from art lovers to engineering enthusiasts. In the afternoon, travel to the German capital, where you’ll board the MS Elbe Princesse I and settle in.

DAY 5 / OCT 6 / BERLIN / BRANDENBURG (B, L, D)

Join a local guide to discover Berlin, a

13th-century city with an artsy vibe. See the city’s most prestigious museums, as well as historic landmarks such as Gendarmes and Check Point Charlie. After lunch on the ship, spend the afternoon exploring the gardens at Sanssouci Palace. In the evening, the ship sails for Brandenburg.

DAY 6 / OCT 7 / BRANDENBURG / MAGDEBURG (B, L, D)

Spend the morning savouring the sights along the Elbe as you cruise towards Magdeburg. This afternoon, experience the Romanesque Road, a scenic route highlighting the region’s medieval abbeys, castles, and cathedrals. Back on board, join your fellow travellers for a night of music and dancing.

DAY 7 / OCT 8 / WITTENBERG (B, L, D)

In Wittenberg, visit Lutherhaus, where Martin Luther wrote his renowned 95 Theses. This former Augustinian monastery-turned- Reformation Museum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

DAY 8 / OCT 9 / MEISSEN / DRESDEN (B, L, D)

Join a guided tour of Meissen, a city known around the world for its trademark porcelain. After lunch, take in the sights of Dresden, otherwise known as the “Florence of the Elbe.”

DAY 9 / OCT 10 / DRESDEN / BAD SCHANDAU (B, L, D)

Cruise to Bad Schandau, where you’ll discover the imposing Königstein Fortress perched atop a peak in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Back on board, take in the breathtaking scenery as we cruise through Germany’s Saxon Switzerland region.

DAY 10 / OCT 11 / LITOMERICE (B, L, D)

Explore one of the oldest cities in all of Bohemia. Established in the 10th century on the site of a Slavic Fort, Litomerice is a royal city at the confluence of the Elbe and Ohre rivers. The afternoon is spent cruising.

Cruise the Elbe River Included meals: B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner

DAY 11 / OCT 12 / KRALUPY / PRAGUE (B, L, D)

Leave Kralupy and spend the day exploring Prague’s iconic sights, including the Old Town, Saint Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle, and the Golden Lane. Tonight, celebrate at a gala dinner on board.

DAY 12 / OCT 13 / PRAGUE / DISEMBARKATION (B)

Enjoy a leisurely buffet breakfast on board the ship, then bid farewell to the crew and your fellow travellers before transferring to the airport for your return flight.

Prague Castle

Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin

Berlin Botanical Garden

OPTIONAL EXTENSION

DAY 12 / OCT 13 / DISEMBARKATION / PRAGUE (B, D)

Disembark and follow a local guide on a panoramic tour of Prague’s historic city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk over Charles Bridge, then explore Staré Město, Prague’s 1,000-year-old city centre. See the Jewish Quarter, the town hall, the medieval astronomical clock, and the Church of Our Lady before Týn. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

DAY 13 / OCT 14 / PRAGUE / KARLOVY VARY / PRAGUE (B, L, D)

This morning, enjoy a drive through the pastoral countryside en route to Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad). Explore this famous Bohemian spa town on foot, visiting the colonnade in its centre before making your way to the springs and the Moser Museum. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Prague. Tonight, enjoy traditional Czech entertainment over dinner.

DAY 14 / OCT 15 / PRAGUE (B)

This morning, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport, or continue with your onward journey.

Along the Elbe River

SHIP INFORMATION

Main deck

Upper deck

Sun deck

2-DECK SHIP

MS ELBE PRINCESSE I

Come on board this innovative ship designed using advanced paddle wheel technology which allows her to navigate year round in the lowest waters of the Elbe – something that vessels with regular propulsion are unable to do.

Built in 2016, this modern ship measures 95 metres long and 10.5 metres wide, with two decks and two paddle wheels on the back. It has 40 spacious outside cabins and can accommodate 80 guests in maximum comfort offering WiFi, air conditioning and heating, flat-screen TV, hair dryer and an in-room safe. There is a panoramic restaurant that can accommodate all guests in one seating, a welcoming lounge bar with a central dance floor and a large sun deck with chairs. The stylish décor in contemporary colours is in perfect harmony with the warm and convivial atmosphere onboard.

Thanks to its size, this new ship will be able to berth in the heart of towns near historical centres where other ships simply cannot access.

PROGRAM INCLUSIONS

• Roundtrip economy airfare from Toronto including taxes, fees and surcharges• Arrival and departure transfers• 2 nights pre-cruise in Hamburg, including tours and meals per itinerary• 8-night cruise on the MS Elbe Princesse I• All meals onboard from dinner of the first day to the breakfast of the last day• Drinks included with onboard meals (water, wine, beer, juices and coffee),

and drinks from the bar (unless otherwise indicated)• All excursions with use of headset (except optional tours)• Onboard evening entertainment by the crew• Assistance from onboard multi-lingual cruise manager• Welcome cocktail, and gala dinner and evening• WiFi onboard• Porterage at hotels• Fully escorted by a GLP Worldwide tour manager• All port fees and charges

PRICING & TERMS

Main Deck Stateroom $7,095 CAD Upper Deck Stateroom $7,385 CAD Optional Prague Extension $1,240 CAD

Prices are per person based on double occupancy. A limited number of single staterooms are available upon request. Please contact GLP Worldwide for prices. The above rates include economy airfare from Toronto. Please contact GLP Worldwide for add-on rates from other cities in Canada.

DEPOSITS & PAYMENTS

At time of booking $500 per guest January 5, 2018 $1,000 per guest June 29, 2018 Remaining Balance

CANCELLATION CHARGES ON LAND/CRUISE ARRANGEMENTS

From time of booking to January 4, 2018 $250 per guest January 5 to April 4, 2018 $500 per guest April 5 to June 28, 2018 $1,500 per guest June 29, 2018 to date of departure 100% of tour cost

We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation or comprehensive travel insurance at the time of booking. Please contact GLP Worldwide for a quotation.

Prices above are in Canadian Dollars. The cruise and all related travel services described herein are subject to the detailed terms & conditions of GLP Worldwide which are available at any time upon request and which will be provided with your booking confirmation.

The University of Toronto, its officers and employees, do not assume any responsibility for the financing, arranging or conducting of the tour. They shall not be liable for any damages or financial loss to person or property of any description that might occur in connection with the tour, howsoever arising from the negligence, omission or otherwise of travel services arranged through GLP Worldwide.

INCLUSIONS & PRICING

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