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CENTRAL EUROPE CENTRAL EUROPE | EGYPT

Czech Republic | Poland |
Estonia
Egypt
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Hungary | Austria
Herzegovina | Serbia | Slovenia
Small Group X Montenegro | Croatia | Bosnia- X Adventures Afloat Riverboat Small Group
The Arts Small Group Small Group
Best of the Baltics: Treasures
The Best of Central Europe: of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania Best of the Balkans: From Beyond the Pharaohs:
Krakow, Budapest, Medieval Fortresses to the Egypt Past and Present
Vienna, Prague 10 NIGHTS | PROGRAM #23225ZDV Majestic Adriatic Sea
13 NIGHTS | PROGRAM #12778ZDV
17 NIGHTS | PROGRAM #12259ZDV 16 NIGHTS | PROGRAM #15878ZDV
Few places know “bounce-back” like the Baltic
States. For almost 50 years, Estonia, Latvia and How were the pyramids built? What happened
Lithuania hid under the shadow of Soviet rule
From the elegance of a Chopin polonaise in Journey through five nations of the former to Queen Nefertiti? And why does Tut Ankh
Krakow to the grandeur of the Habsburg’s sum- until declaring their independence in 1990. Yugoslavia, crossing the dramatic Dinaric Alps, Amon, the “boy king,” still capture the public
mer palace in Vienna, embark on an exquisite Slowly but surely, each regained its footing and discovering ancient palaces and marveling at imagination? Journeying overland and on the
journey to learn about Central Europe’s most developed its own identity. With local experts, the sun-dappled water of the Adriatic Sea. Nile, Egyptologists reveal the mystery behind
artistically rich cities and the great thinkers and explore each of the Baltics’ colorful capitals and Learn about the complex ancient and recent Egypt’s storied history and the country’s place
creative geniuses who called them home. learn what makes them extraordinary. In Esto- history of these resilient countries at medieval in the modern world.
nia, discover the Baltics’ oldest capital, Tallinn.
Highlights: Latvia’s Riga, the largest of the three capitals, is UNESCO World Heritage Sites and in bustling Note: Ship varies by departure date.
capital cities. Immerse yourself in the Balkans’
• Enjoy a private concert at the Strahov Monas- a complete architectural treasure. Last but not renowned scenic splendor, walking in pristine Itinerary: Arrival Cairo; Giza, 3 nights; Alexan-
tery and visit the monastery library. least, venture to Lithuania and explore Vilnius, national forests and discovering picture-perfect dria, 2 nights; Cairo, 2 nights; Luxor, embark
one of Europe’s cultural gems. Experience the
• Admire the illuminated city of Budapest on an Lake Bled, Slovenia’s most photographed site. vessel, 4 nights (ports of call include Luxor,
evening river cruise along the Danube. welcoming spirit of the locals in all three capi- Highlights: Edfu, Kom Ombo, Haroeris and Aswan); disem-
tals on the learning adventure of a lifetime. bark; Cairo, 1 night; departure.
• Explore Schonbrunn Palace, the former impe- • Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Du-
rial summer residence and one of the most Highlights: brovnik, Split, Sarajevo, Zagreb and more. Meals: 34 total (12B, 11L, 11D)
important cultural monuments in Austria. • Explore the unbelievable architecture of Tal- Lodging: Comfortable hotels.
Itinerary: Arrival Krakow (Poland), 4 nights; linn, Riga and Vilnius. • Enjoy a boat excursion on the captivating
Adriatic Sea.
Budapest (Hungary), 4 nights; Vienna (Austria), • Immerse yourself in the different cultures 2020 Dates: Jan 10-23, Jan 12-25, Jan 19-Feb 1,
4 nights; Prague (Czech Republic), 4 nights; through musical performances. • Discover Lake Bled, a scene right out of a Feb 2-15, Feb 7-20, Feb 9-22, Feb 14-27, Feb
departure. • Learn about the Baltic States’ political posi- storybook with a romantic hilltop castle. 16-29, Feb 21-Mar 5, Feb 23-Mar 7, Feb 28-
Mar 12, Mar 1-14, Apr 3-16, May 3-16. For more
Meals: 43 total (16B, 15L, 12D) tion through lectures from professors. Itinerary: Arrival Herceg Novi (Montenegro), 3 2020 dates, go online or call.
nights; Neum (Bosnia-Herzegovina), 1 night;
Lodging: Four-star hotels. Itinerary: Arrival Tallinn (Estonia), 3 nights; Split (Croatia), 2 nights; Sarajevo (Bosnia-Her- Per-person prices starting at:
coach to Riga (Latvia), 3 nights; coach to Vilnius zegovina), 2 nights; Belgrade (Serbia), 3 nights; $3,999 DBL | Singles at added cost*
2020 Dates: Apr 14-May 1, May 5-22, May 12- (Lithuania), 3 nights; departure. Zagreb, 2 nights; Ljubljana (Slovenia), 2 nights; Vessel Description
29, May 19-Jun 5, Jun 9-26, Jun 16-Jul 3, Jun
23-Jul 10, Sep 8-25, Sep 15-Oct 2, Oct 6-23, Oct Meals: 21 total (9B, 5L, 7D) departure. Legacy: Steigenberger’s Legacy is a deluxe five-
13-30, Oct 20-Nov 6, Nov 3-20 Lodging: Tallinn: Modern, centrally located Meals: 40 total (15B, 13L, 12D) star, four-deck ship accommodating 150 guests
hotel. Riga: Award-winning, four-star hotel. in 76 spacious and beautifully furnished cabins.
Per-person prices starting at: Lodging: Comfortable hotels. SPECIAL OFFERS!
$5,399 DBL | +$900 SGL Vilnius: Four-star hotel in the city center. Participation includes flights to and from
$6,274 (with air from JFK*) 2020 Dates: Apr 20-May 6, May 11-27, May
2020 Dates: Jul 31-Aug 10, Aug 14-24, Sep 18- 25-Jun 10, Sep 14-30, Sep 21-Oct 7, Oct 5-21, the JFK airport! Plus prices reduced $200 per
28, Oct 2-12 person for Feb dates and $100 per person for
Oct 12-28
Per-person prices starting at: Per-person prices starting at: March dates!
$2,399 DBL | +$400 SGL $3,999 DBL | +$500 SGL
$3,449 (with air from JFK*)
$4,949 (with air from EWR*)
22 Call toll free at (877) 426-8056 *For departure cities and to enroll visit www.roadscholar.org. 23