A Private Historical and Cultural Tour

of Prague and Dresden

Featuring Extraordinary Experiences: VIP Tour of the Strahov Monastery

Itinerary at a Glance: Day 1 Oct 12 Arrival in Prague Day 2 Oct 13 Prague Day 3 Oct 14 Prague Day 4 Oct 15 Prague - Dresden Day 5 Oct 16 Dresden - Berlin

Why Exeter International? At Exeter International we have been creating memories and crafting our trademark extraordinary journeys to Central Europe, Russia, Scandinavia, and Central Asia for 25 years. Our specialty is to distill the best of the best in iconic places that are on so many people’s travel must-do list. We are not a call center of nameless, faceless people. We do not try to be everything to everyone. We are a small team of specialists. We are all committed to providing the best travel experiences to our destinations. Each member of our team has travelled extensively throughout our destinations, giving them insider knowledge lacking in many other tour operators. Our Extraordinary Experiences are different, unusual, and often closed to the general public. We can offer special insider access that takes you beyond the typical tourist sites. We know how important it is to remain authentic and increasingly going beyond the well-known sites is what is important to our guests—discovering the little-known museum or street market that adds to their experience. We do this through our local knowledge, cultivating our extensive contacts and regularly visiting each destination to enable us to share the most up-to-date insider information with you, our valued partner. The most important part of your trip will be your guides. Guides come in many quality levels, especially in our part of the world. We have worked with a core group of the best of the best for over 20 years. We know them like family and if they weren't the best, they wouldn't work for us. Simply stated, a guide can make or break your experience. You should have 100% confidence in who is introducing you to your guide and the level of guiding that you are going to get throughout the countries you will be visiting. The best does indeed cost more and we pay our guides at the very top of the market, with pride. You'll also want to know what kind of vehicle your tour will include. We use luxury late-model vehicles, often Mercedes, Audi, BMW, or Volkswagen, depending on the size of the vehicle you need. You'll want to see things that may or may not be open to the public and go in early or after hours before the crowds whenever possible. We also make every effort to skip lines whenever possible. Avoiding long museum lines is one of our top priorities and we work hard to minimize the wait time to get into the most popular sights in each city, maximizing your time in each destination. You'll want impeccable planning and someone to bounce ideas off of before your trip and speak English as well as you do while planning your trip so there are no cultural misunderstandings when you arrive. You'll also want someone to talk to if your trip is not perfect when you get home. These are all ways that we distinguish ourselves from all other companies. A lot goes into our travel program design. We arrange the program so that it is flawless and effortless for our travelers from the time they set foot in the first city until they leave us. The expertise to set up an itinerary like this comes after years of investing in staff on both sides of the Atlantic, and this too is a value that is incorporated into our traveler's trips with us.

Saturday, October 12 Arrival into Prague Arrival into Prague, where you will be met by your driver for your transfer to your hotel in the center of the city and in the heart of the historic district. Perhaps more than any other city in Europe, Prague has kept its pre-modern charm. Spared the destruction of the Second World War, the ancient structures of the city still exist in their original state. Prague is a walking city as it was designed over many centuries for the pedestrian and the horse. The inner city lacks major avenues as found in Paris or Rome, giving the city its unique character. Exeter Services Airport Arrival Transfer Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Prague (Renaissance Room)

Day 1

Sunday, October 13 Prague Today your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby and will take you through Prague’s famous Jewish Quarter and the Old Town. Visit the historic synagogues, including the stunning Spanish Synagogue and the ancient Old-New Synagogue, which was built in the late 13th century, making it the oldest synagogue still in use in Europe. While in the Jewish Quarter, you may decide to visit the Old Jewish Cemetery, founded in the late 15th century and still corresponding to its original medieval size. Over the centuries, more than 100,000 people are believed to have been buried here. After your tour of the Jewish Quarter, your guide will take you through Prague’s storybook Old Town. You’ll want to see the beautiful expanse of the Charles Bridge but it’s a more magical experience to visit it very late or very early on your own, when it’s free of the souvenir stands and tourists. Your guide will give you a quick lesson of Prague’s history, evident in every building and small passage way of this 800-year-old city. Be sure not to miss the fairytale-like Old Town Hall Tower (1364) that stands above Old Town Square; you can even go to the top of the tower for a splendid view over the district. Finally, you will enter New Town—which is new because it was only founded in 1348! Here you can visit Wenceslas Square, were over the many centuries demonstrations of civil discontent have taken place. At the top of the square you will see the imposing building of the National Museum and the Monument to St. Wenceslas, the patron of the Czech lands, by sculptor Josef Myslbek. As you stroll, our guide will point out some of the interesting sculptures in Prague. There are several thought provoking and somewhat controversial sculptures around the city. You get little slices of Czech history and, in some cases, some interesting political commentary, too! Exeter Services Guide (4 Hours) Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Prague (Renaissance Room)

Day 2

Monday, October 14 Prague This morning your guide and driver will meet you for an overview drive of some of Prague’s top sites. Drive by the famous Dancing House and through the historical area of Vysehrad, with its 10th-century fort. You will also observe modern local Czech life with a drive through the bustling residential area of Vinohrady, once covered by vineyards. You will then head towards the Castle District and Hradčany. Exeter International Extraordinary Experience Today you have a VIP visit to the Strahov Monastery. Here, you will be invited into the two main halls of the library: the Philosophical Hall and the Theological Hall. These two halls are always viewed by the public through the narrow doorways at the end of each room, but you will be allowed to enter the rooms to walk alone among the ancient books and artifacts. Included today will also be a visit to the Prague Castle complex. Here Maria Theresa commissioned the famous architect of the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, Nicholas Pacassi, to design the interior of the complex. This castle, designed with courtyards inside of courtyards, is a fascinating view into the lives of the Czech monarchy. You might want to step into the towering and wonderfully Neo-Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral inside the complex. As a side note, the castle complex and the cathedral are often very crowded with lines because of the security measures in place. Once in the castle territory, if the line is daunting, skip the cathedral. You can then visit Lobkowicz Palace, also on the castle territory. We love a visit to the Lobkowicz Palace to view the interesting exhibition The Princely Collection. This is a special treat, as the audio guide that you will use is recorded by Mr. William Lobkowicz himself. After the confiscation by the Nazis and later, the Communists, the palace has been returned to the Lobkowicz family, one of the most powerful Czech aristocratic families whose history goes all the way back to the 14th century. The Lobkowicz restored the palace into a wonderful private museum. The tour will give you an insight into their life and their collection of paintings, decorative art, porcelain sets, music scores (one with Mozart’s own handwritten notes), arms, and armors. Don’t miss the original score of Beethoven’s Eroica! Your day will end in the Malá Strana or Little Quarter, which is best known for the Wallenstein Palace and Church of St. Nicholas. Also, it is here in the Malá Strana that you will find many charming restaurants and unique shops full of Bohemian glass and the marionettes that are so famous in Prague.

Day 3

Note: All touring today is on foot in largely pedestrian only areas. Exeter Services Guide (6 Hours) Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Prague (Renaissance Room)

Tuesday, October 15 Prague - Dresden This morning after check-out, your driver and assistant will meet you in the lobby of your hotel for your journey to the station to board your train to Dresden. First class tickets are included. Upon arrival in Dresden, meet your driver and assistant for your transfer to your hotel in the city center. Protected for centuries by mighty fortifications, the Saxon capital of Dresden developed splendor and activity. Once known in the 18th century as the "Florence of the north" due to its priceless art treasures and exquisite architecture, Dresden is sure to enchant you. Your guide will take you to the Altmarkt, the city's central square since the 13th C. (destroyed in 1945). It owes its present handsome and imposing aspect to the use of typical Dresden Baroque architectural forms in the rebuilding, which began in 1953. Your guide will also take you into the Frauenkirche. Originally completed in 1743, the Frauenkirche, or Church of Our Lady, was an architectural masterpiece for its time. The church’s most incredible feature was its bell-shaped dome of solid stone. Unfortunately, the church was reduced to rubble after Allied bombing in World War II and for many years it was left as a ruin. The church, originally built as Catholic, was rebuilt to reflect Protestant influences and was reopened in 2005. No visit to Dresden is complete without a visit to the Zwinger, a beautiful Baroque structure housing several museums. We recommend a visit to the Old Masters Gallery, to see Dresden’s priceless art collection including Raphael’s famous Angels. You may also wish to visit the Porcelain Collection or the Armory. Exeter Services Train Station Transfers with Assistants; Guide (4 Hours) Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski (Kurfürsten Deluxe Room)

Day 4

Wednesday, October 16 Dresden Today you will meet your guide and have the opportunity to visit one of Dresden’s treasures – the Green Vault. The Green Vault houses a one of a kind collection of gemstones, gold, ivory, objects d’art and historic treasures. Your guide will also take you for a stroll on the Brühl’s Terrace, a 930-meter-long promenade above the River Elbe, known as "Europe's balcony". In the afternoon, your driver will take you to the station to board your train to Berlin. First class tickets are included. Upon arrival in Berlin, meet your driver and assistant for your transfer to your hotel in the center of the city, Mitte. The largest and most modern of the Central European capitals, Berlin has reinvented itself since reunification into Europe’s powerhouse city. Each area has its own unique character, from the historical heart in Mitte to the hipster center of Kreuzberg. With over 80 museums from contemporary art to WWII history, and the outstanding Berlin Philharmonic—now joined by the Frank Gehry designed Pierre Boulez Saal concert hall—high culture predominates. Exeter Services Guide (4 Hours); Train Station Transfers with Assistant (Berlin) Hotel Regent

Day 5

Cost of the Program:

• $5,055 per person based on double occupancy

Accommodations Prague Renaissance Room for 3 night(s) at the Four Seasons Hotel Prague; tax and breakfast included. Overlooking Charles Bridge and Prague Castle on the banks of the Vltava River, the Four Seasons Prague offers baroque architecture, 21st-century comforts, and intuitive Four Seasons service. The Four Seasons Hotel Prague features three historic buildings—the Neo-Classicist Building, the Neo-Renaissance Building, and the Baroque Building—united by the modern Main Building to create one architecturally unique structure. The Hotel’s 161 guest rooms, including 20 suites, are among the city’s largest. Located just across the river from the Castle District and Mala Strana, the Four Seasons is perfectly situated to explore the fairytale city of Prague. All rooms at the Four Seasons have recently been renovated and feature a mix of décor. Most room categories have what Four Seasons calls “Modernista” décor, which is fresh and contemporary with touches of art deco. The Renaissance Rooms and most suites feature more classical décor. Each room features a very luxurious marble bathroom with a separate deep-soaking tub and shower and a separate water closet. Many rooms have floor to ceiling windows. Renaissance Room: Located in an 18th-century Neo-Renaissance-style building, the Renaissance Rooms feature 428–503 square feet of space. These rooms overlook the neighboring Monastery of the Knights of the Cross or the surrounding historical city buildings. The décor highlights the great existing features of these accommodations, focusing on ceiling height and grand space and traditional Czech style details such as wall paneling and molding, hand-painted stenciling and Bohemian crystal chandeliers. The overall color scheme of light blue and celadon tones creates an elegant and inviting living space with a very residential feel. These rooms are some of our favorite in the entire hotel. All Renaissance Rooms offer one king bed.

What's

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Dresden Kurfürsten Deluxe Room for 1 night(s) at the Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski; tax and breakfast included. At the exclusive Kempinski Hotel Taschenbergpalais, each spacious room or suite is individually appointed with exquisite furnishings. With a ceiling height of up to 15 feet you can enjoy wonderful feeling of spaciousness. The hotel offers a superb location right in the heart of Dresden’s Old Town, with all the best sightseeing just steps from the hotel. The hotel offers several excellent bars and restaurants including one of our favorites, Sophienkeller, located in the vaulted cellar. Guests will also find a spa, fitness center and lovely indoor pool. All 182 rooms and 32 suites are furnished with red elm and royal blue fabric in the living areas and black granite in the bathrooms. Rooms and suites feature all the latest amenities and most bathrooms have a separate shower and bathtub. Rooms at the Taschenbergpalais feature all of the amenities of a luxury hotel: air-conditioning, TV, radio, 3 telephones, fax and PC connections, an in-room safe and a mini-bar. Kurfürsten Deluxe Room: Also called Kurfürsten rooms, these are the largest of the regular guest rooms and most have views of the historic neighborhood and the theater square. Room size averages 525 square feet with high ceilings and all feature one king bed or two twin beds. Meals No meals included, other than breakfast as described above. Your final documents will include our top recommendations. Your guides will recommend restaurants that fit your exact needs daily. Services Private vehicle, driver and guide at your service as described. The timing for each day is noted in your program. Exeter International’s local offices are available for your assistance 24 hours per day while you are traveling. Our local staff may also assist you with restaurant reservations and purchasing of additional theater and museum tickets at your request. Transportation Transportation is included as noted. Unless otherwise noted, all transfer service is with a driver only, not a guide. In general, drivers have limited English-speaking skills. Timing for each day is noted in your program. Guides Hand chosen for their knowledge on local history, art, and architecture. Guides are at your disposal as noted in your itinerary. Tickets All entrance tickets as described in the program.

Exeter International Travel Information BAGGAGE The vehicles reserved for your itinerary can accommodate up to two medium-sized suitcases per person. If you intend to travel with additional luggage, please advise your travel consultant so appropriate arrangements may be made. In general, we schedule a sedan for parties of two, a minivan for parties of three to four, and a minibus for parties of five or more. SIGHTSEEING Sightseeing arrangements have been made with your special interests in mind. Your drivers and guides are at your disposal as indicated in the itinerary. Within those time and mileage guidelines, you are free to modify your program as you please. Should you require additional time or mileage, the costs will be quoted on request and may be paid for locally in the local currency or U.S. Dollars. Every effort has been made to confirm that scheduled sightseeing venues will be open at the time you plan to visit them. However, individual estates, museums, gardens and other points of interest can change their hours of operation at short notice. In the event that a particular attraction is closed on the day or time of your visit, your guide will offer alternative arrangements or rearrange your sightseeing to accommodate these unexpected events. OPTIONAL EXPENSES Charges for extra meals, transport, sightseeing services or other optional additions to your established itinerary are your responsibility and must be paid locally in the local currency. GRATUITIES Gratuities are not included in your tour price. Gratuities are at your own discretion. We recommend $30 per person, per day for your guide and $15 per person, per day for your driver. For your airport or station transfer, a gratuity of $20 is customary, based on service. Dollars, Euros and any local currency are all accepted. DINING WITH YOUR GUIDE On days when dinner and lunch costs have not been included in your itinerary (or in your tour cost), you may, at your discretion, choose to invite your guide to dine with your party. You are under no obligation to do so but, if you do extend such an invitation, the guide is your guest and you will be responsible for the cost of his/her meal. Booking Conditions PAYMENTS Exeter International must receive a deposit of 25% of the total program cost before reservations for your independent travel program can be initiated. The balance of payment is due 60 days prior to departure. No reservations are made on your behalf until this deposit has been received. Availability and pricing is subject to change until this deposit is received. All deposits are nonrefundable. CANCELLATION Written cancellations received fewer than 60 days prior to departure are subject to the following forfeit of tour cost:

• 59–14 days prior to departure, 50% of total tour cost • 14 or less days prior to departure, 100% of tour cost

CANCELLATION POLICIES: WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 From the time of booking: 100% cancellation fee World Cup dates are June 14–July 15, 2018

REFUNDS We regret that refunds cannot be issued for arrangements confirmed on your itinerary but unused once your tour has begun. INSURANCE Exeter International strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance to protect your investment. You will find insurance costs noted on your invoice and insurance coverage information in your original booking packet. PRICES AND ARRANGEMENTS Once an itinerary is finalized and final payment has been made, a $100 revision fee will be charged if the itinerary is changed. For programs during World Cup in Russia in 2018, changes may incur higher fees and will be quoted at the time of the request. The tour price includes planning, handling and operational charges. Rates are quoted in U.S. Dollars on the current rate of exchange and tariff as of 2018. Exeter International reserves the right to increase tour prices to cover increased costs, tariffs and taxes, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. Devaluation of a foreign currency will be weighed against any tariff increases imposed. Exeter International does not breakdown costs involved in any Small Group or Individual Travel Program.

All arrangements are subject to availability and modification if necessary. Prices are subject to change if necessary, until paid in full.

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