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Join alumni and friends for this unique river cruise experience!

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All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwisestated). Single supplement waived for solo travellers! This offer is limited, capacity controlled and tends to sell out quickly.

itinerArYDay 1 Depart Gateway CityA

Day 2 Budapest, HungaryDay 3 BudapestDay 4 Bratislava, SlovakiaDay 5 Vienna, AustriaDay 6 Dürnstein | MelkDay 7 Passau, GermanyDay 8 RegensburgDay 9 NurembergDay 10 BambergDay 11 Romantic Road | WürzburgDay 12 MiltenbergDay 13 KoblenzDay 14 CologneDay 15 Amsterdam, The NetherlandsDay 16 Return to Gateway CityA

Note: Itinerary subject to change. Some eventson this program involve an element of walking.Your Travel Director will describe the length anddifficulty level.AProvided for AHI FlexAir participants.

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AHi flexAir

May 26-June 10, 2016

Our personalized air program allows you to select yourflights, routing, class of service and dates of travel inconsultation with one of our experienced PassengerService Representatives. Airfares will vary, dependingon airline, routing and class of service. In most cases,transfers between the airport and hotel/cruise ship will be included on arrival and departure days. YourPassenger Service Representative will provide you with all of the details you need to guarantee your transfer. Book your air with us to ensure assistance in the case of schedule changes or delays that mayimpact your air travel plans. AHI FlexAir participantsautomatically receive flight insurance worth up to$250,000, subject to policy terms.

ACCoMModAtionS•14 nights aboard the award-winning MS Amadeus Silver.

trAnSferS And PorterAge• All deluxe motor coach transfers in the program itinerary and baggage handling on these transfers are included.

MeAlS•Enjoy an extensive meal program,including 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners. Tea or coffee is included with all meals, plus wine with lunch and dinner.

•All meals aboard the ship feature international cuisine.

•Attend special Welcome and FarewellReceptions and Dinners.

Your exCiting trAvel ProgrAM(For details, see the day-by-day itinerary.)•Personal VOX listening devicesallow you to hear every word from yourexpert English-speaking guides.

•Excursions in each port of call,including the opportunity to PersonalizeYour Cruise with a choice of includedexcursions in select ports.

MAnY inCluded extrAS•Consultation services of a dedicatedPassenger Service Representativeprior to departure.

• Services of an experienced TravelDirector throughout your stay.

•Tipping of all excursion guides and drivers.•Detailed travel and destination information to assist in your planning.

•Complimentary travel wallet.

AHI EXCLUSIVE RIVER CRUISE EXTRASAll AHI River Cruises feature:• A first-class river cruise ship providing all outward-facing accommodations;friendly, personalized service; limited capacity; and exclusively designed sailing itineraries.

• Delicious dining aboard the ship featuring special extras such as morning coffee, wine with lunch and dinner and expertly prepared culinary specialties of the region.

• Expert local guides leading thoughtfully designed excursions to enrich your experience of the area.

Dear alumni and friends,The ultimate in European river cruising, this two-week adventure

from Budapest to Amsterdam traces the time-honored features of the continent along its most legendary waterways.

Aboard the MS Amadeus Silver, you’ll enjoy well-appointed accommodations, ample amenities and the professional service of a boutique hotel.

Cruise the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, as well as the man-madeengineering marvel the Main-Danube Canal. Explore five countries,visiting fascinating ports of call, admiring breathtaking landscapes and discovering hidden treasures with the guidance of local experts. New for 2016, enjoy a customizable journey with a choice of includedexcursions in select ports of call.

Along the way, you’ll benefit from the value and convenience ofgroup travel and having every detail taken care of for you. Plus, you’llenjoy preferred access to popular attractions that will deepen yourunderstanding of Europe’s historic landmark sites and interesting cultures.

Space is limited and this popular program is sure to sell out quickly,so make your reservation today!

Sincerely,

Gabrielle Korn Executive DirectorMcGill Alumni Association

CruiSe ProgrAM

May 27-June 10, 2016

Category-Deck Full Price Special Savings Special Price

E-Haydn (Aft) $5,045 $250 $4,795*

D-Haydn (Midship) $5,245 $250 $4,995*

C-Strauss (Aft) $5,545 $250 $5,295*

B-Strauss (Midship) $5,745 $250 $5,495*

A-Mozart (Aft) $6,045 $250 $5,795*

Suite-Mozart (Midship) $6,545 $250 $6,295*Suites feature a balcony. Categories A, B, and C feature a French balcony. Categories D and E feature a window.

*Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel. VAT and Port Tax supplement is an additional $495 per person.

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Judith Szapor is AssistantProfessor of History atMcGill University.

A native of Budapest, sheis a historian of Hungariansociety and culture of thelate 19th and early 20thcenturies and the authorand editor of two books on intellectual women of the Austro-HungarianMonarchy.

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MS AMAdeuS SilverThe state-of-the-art MS Amadeus Silver offersthe utmost in service, safety and comfort. Stepinto the elegant reception area and immerseyourself in the ambience of a high-end hotel.Relax on the sun deck, indulge in a soothingmassage, browse in the boutique or connectwith friends at the Internet station. If you wishto be more active, practice your golf game onthe putting green or exercise in the fitnessroom. Savour international cuisine at the restaurant’s breakfast and lunch buffets, andenjoy regional specialties at dinner. At the endof each day, return to the comforts of yourcabin, appointed in bright, modern décor andfeaturing a river view, a satellite TV and a private bathroom with shower. ComplimentaryWi-Fi is available, but access may be limited.

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Wachau Valley

Budapest

ViennaWürzburg

WATERWAYS OF TRADE, CULTURE AND BEAUTY

Dürnstein

Amsterdam Loreley RockCologne

Rothenburg

Melk Abbey

Bratislava

4 Unpack once and experience five countriesas you sail between Budapestand Amsterdam aboard the MS Amadeus Silver.

4 An included excursion in eachport of call, plus PersonalizeYour Cruise with a choice of included excursions in select ports.

4 Cruise through some of themost historic and beautifulstretches of the Danube,Main and Rhine rivers,including the Wachau Valleyand Loreley Rock in the Middle Rhine Valley.

• Experience an incomparableorgan concert at St. Stephen’s Basilicain Passau.

4 Sail through the Main-Danube Canal.

4 Trace Germany’s RomanticRoad.

4 Solo traveller friendly; single supplement waived.

The baroque building dates from 1736, and an amazing view of the mighty Danube awaits.

day seven b | l | dPassauExcursion: Picturesque Passau. Stroll bythe Veste Oberhaus, Rathaus, NiedernburgAbbey and Holy Cross Church. Then, enjoy anorgan concert at St. Stephen’s Basilica, hometo the world’s largest cathedral organ.Independent Exploration: The remainderof the day is at leisure.

day eight b | l | dRegensburgPersonalize Your Cruise: Choose from twoincluded excursions in Regensburg. Excursion: Historic Regensburg. During atour, see the old Roman tower, the Romangateway, the 12th-century Stone Bridge, theOld Town hall and the stunning stained-glasswindows of St. Peter’s Cathedral.Excursion: The Fast Lane. Take a closerlook at the ultimate driving machine during a tour of the BMW Regensburg Plant, whichproduces more than 1,100 vehicles per day.

Later, the ship will enter the Main-DanubeCanal, an idea dating from the eighth centuryand completed in the early 1990s.

day nine b | l | dNurembergPersonalize Your Cruise: Choose fromthree included excursions in this port.

RHINE RIVER • MAIN RIVER • MAIN-DANUBE CANAL • DANUBE RIVERFor 2,000 years, the Rhine River has been the European continent’s chief waterway and trade route, linking Central Europe to the North Sea. At its northern end, the river lazily winds through green, peaceful plains and gentle valleys. In the amazing Rhine Gorge, towering escarpments are crowned by fabled castles steeped in myth and mystery. The lush vineyards, tangled woods and ancient ruins set atoprocky spurs are a photographer’s dream. Stemming from the Rhine, the Main River (pronounced “mine”)meanders past the scenic towns, towers and turrets of Bavaria into the man-made Main-Danube Canal atBamberg. An engineering marvel of the 20th century that realized Charlemagne’s dream, the canal stepsalong a succession of locks in the picturesque Altmühl Valley and Germany’s largest nature preserve. At Kelheim, the canal joins the storied blue Danube River, celebrated in song and saga. This great rivertravels an impressive 2,897-kilometre course, carving a serpentine path across eight countries, before ultimately reaching the Black Sea. Throughout the ages, the Danube has been a conduit for cultural influences, and the historic and architectural attractions that line its banks are legendary.

Excursion: Nuremberg Sightseeing. Seethe courthouse where the World War II trialswere held. Visit the city’s renowned hilltop castle and stroll to the Hauptmarkt, an opensquare dominated by a 14th-century fountain.Excursion: Historical Tour. Nurembergoften played host to Nazi demonstrations atthe massive Documentation Centre Nazi PartyRally Grounds. Explore the centre and see thecourthouse used for the World War II trials.Excursion: Rural Life. After a panoramictour of Nuremberg, visit a family-run farm andnearby idyllic villages.

day ten b | l | dBambergPersonalize Your Cruise: Choose from twoincluded excursions in this port.Excursion: Bamberg. During a guided walking tour of Bamberg, wander under thegrand rococo archway of the Obere Brücke andenjoy the view of red-roofed fishermen’shouses and baroque mansions.Excursion: Culinary Delights. Visit a localbakery, a butcher shop, a deli and a candystore. Along the way, learn about and sampleFranconian specialties such as the BambergerHörnla and the region’s famous licorice.

day eleven b | l | dRomantic Road | WürzburgExcursion: The Romantic Road. Take ascenic drive along the Romantic Road. This famous route, started by the Romans, runs

day six b | l | dDürnstein | MelkPersonalize Your Cruise: Choose fromthree included excursions in Dürnstein.Excursion: Dürnstein Walking Tour.Tour baroque architecture and visit the magnificent Stiftskirche in Dürnstein, thetown in which King Richard the Lionheart ofEngland was held captive during the Crusades.Excursion:Wachau Cycling. Exploreparts of the Danube Bicycle Trail, which runsfrom Germany to Hungary, with a guide. Alongthe way, pass villages and vineyards. Excursion:Wachau Winery. Head out ofDürnstein, passing stunning vineyards andlush scenery as you walk to a local winery, fora tour, and enjoy samples from its cellar.

This afternoon, enjoy daytime sailing throughthe picturesque Wachau Valley.Excursion:Melk Abbey. Visit Melk’s Benedictine abbey, an architectural jewel.

the Verdun Altar. Explore the monastery’s wine cellar and enjoy a tasting before a tour of Vienna.Excursion:Waltz Vienna. A panoramic tourof the city ends at Beethoven Platz, where youwill meet professional guides in traditionaldress who will teach you about the Viennesewaltz. Perhaps try a few steps. Local Flavour: Sample regional delights during lunch at a Viennese restaurant.Independent Exploration: Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

day five b | l | dVienna, AustriaEducational Focus: Timeless Vienna.Discover the history of Vienna.

Personalize Your Cruise: Choose fromthree included excursions in this port.Excursion: Imperial Vienna. Explore theImperial Apartments of Hofburg Palace, thendrive along the Ringstrasse, one of the mostmagnificent boulevards in the world. Excursion: Art and Wine. Journey tonearby Klosterneuburg. Overlooking theDanube is its 12th-century monastery, home to

day four b | l | dBratislava, SlovakiaEducational Focus: The Velvet Revolution. Learn about this pivotal eventthat led to the end of communism in what wasCzechoslovakia.

Personalize Your Cruise: Choose fromthree included excursions in this port.Excursion: Bratislava City Walking Tour.Marvel at St. Martin’s Cathedral, the Slovak National Theatre and St. Michael’s Gate. Continue to Primate’s Palace, then visit a caféfor a lesson in pastry making.Excursion: Classical Music. Explore OldTown, focusing on the venues associated withMozart and other renowned composers, thentour the Historic Opera Building.Excursion: The Old Capital. DiscoverPressburg, as Bratislava once was called. See the imposing Bratislava Castle. Afterward,tour Old Town, then enjoy a beer tasting at alocal pub.

day oneIn TransitDepart for Budapest, Hungary.AAProvided for AHI FlexAir passengers.

day two dBudapest, HungaryUpon arrival in Budapest, transferA to the pierand embark the MS Amadeus Silver.

Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and Dinner.

day three b | l | dBudapest, HungaryPersonalize Your Cruise: Choose from threeincluded excursions in this port.Excursion: Highlights of Budapest. Enjoy apanoramic tour of the city, passing Heroes’Square, the Opera House and the Gothic-styleParliament Building. Enjoy sweeping views fromFisherman’s Bastion.Excursion: Living Local. Take a guided tourof Budapest’s bustling Great Market Hall andperuse the food and craft stalls. Continue to alocal coffee house to enjoy a piece of strudelwith coffee or tea and a sampling of Eastern European schnapps. Excursion: Jewish Interest Tour. Explorethe Jewish Quarter and see the Great Synagogue, the largest in Europe. Continue to the Glass House and Shoes on the Danube,then explore the Holocaust Memorial Centre.

from the Main River to the Alps. Stop inRothenburg, one of the Romantic Road’s prettiest towns. Excursion:Würzburg. Explore the Residenz,an elegant, 18th-century palace, then enjoy awalking tour of the historic city centre. Stroll bySt. Kilian’s Cathedral, Old Town Hall and thecity’s bustling market.

day twelve b | l | dMiltenbergExcursion:Miltenberg. Enjoy a walking tourof this mediaeval city, home to a 13th-century castle. See shops, half-timberedhouses and a 16th-century fountain.

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Later, as you cruise, enjoy breathtakingviews along the Main River.

day thirteen b | l | dKoblenzThis morning, admire the stunning views, including Loreley Rock, from the ship as youenjoy daytime sailing of the Middle RhineValley.Excursion: Koblenz.More than 2,000years ago, the Romans established a settlement at the confluence of the Moseland Rhine rivers. Tour beautiful Koblenz,which occupies that same strategic location.

day fourteen b | l | dCologne, GermanyPersonalize Your Cruise: Choose fromtwo included excursions in this port.Excursion: Cologne’s Magnificent Cathedral. Visit Kölner Dom, the city’s famous 12th-century cathedral. It was badlydamaged during World War II, but it was oneof the few structures in town that survived. Excursion: Jewish Heritage Walk. Long before the Holocaust, Jewish residents ofCologne had suffered expulsions and massacres. Recent excavation projects havestarted to reveal the city’s historic Jewishquarter. See the excavation sites and visitthe Cologne City Museum.

Tonight, gather with your fellow travellersfor a Farewell Reception and Dinner on theship.

day fifteen b | l | dAmsterdam, The NetherlandsEducational Focus: Contemporary Holland. Review the current state of affairsin the Netherlands with a local expert.

Personalize Your Cruise: Choose fromthree included excursions in this port.Excursion: Amsterdam Tour with theRijksmuseum. Explore Amsterdam duringa guided tour. Admire historic landmarkssuch as the Royal Palace and the SkinnyBridge. Then, visit the Rijksmuseum.Excursion:Waterland Bicycle Ride.Take a guided bike tour of scenic Waterland,an iconic wetland north of Amsterdam.Excursion: Canal District. Take a walkingtour of the Herengracht. End at the Museumof the Canals. Excursion: Canal Cruise. Later, everyonewill board a canal cruiser for a tour of Amsterdam. Admire some of the city’s 1,500bridges and its architectural gems.

day sixteen bAfter breakfast, disembark the ship andtransferA to the airport for the returnflights to your gateway city.NOTE: Note: Itinerary subject to change. Some eventson this program involve an element of walking.

Included meals indicated each day as B/L/D = Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.

| unesCo |This program features the following UNESCO sites:Wachau Cultural Landscape and the HistoricCentre of Vienna in Austria; the Upper MiddleRhine Valley, the town of Bamberg, KölnerDom and Würzburg Residence with the CourtGardens and Residence Square in Germany; andBudapest in Hungary.

| Personalize Your Cruise |New for 2016, enjoy a customizable journey with a choice of included excursions in select ports ofcall. At no extra cost to you, we have enhanced the itineraries for our European river cruises to offer apersonalized experience. Enjoy a bike ride along a vital waterway, explore the culinary and winemakingtraditions of different regions, take a closer look at historical and cultural places and events, or tour thecities you have always dreamed of visiting. These excursions are detailed in the itinerary.

Imagine thousands of years of European history gently delivered to your doorstep as you glidealong the Danube, Main and Rhine rivers. Almost every waking moment reveals an enlighteningvisual feast, from fairytale castles perched on jagged bluffs to terraced vineyards, Bavarian villages and spirited capital cities built on the banks of Europe’s waterways. With panoramicviews and large stateroom picture windows onboard, plus seamless walking tours and excursions steps from your modern, elegant ship, you’ll indulge in a rich adventure steeped in tradition. Sail through the Main-Danube Canal, a civil engineering marvel inspired by Charlemagne. Explore the Romantic Road, a mediaeval trade route. From regional dishes to soul-stirring vistas, embrace the face of Europe on this epic three-river route.