WOSU, Christopher Purdy: A Classical Music Tour to Europe

A Classical Music Tour to Europe with WOSU’S Christopher Purdy
By earthboundexpeditions


A FESTIVE WINTER WALTZ
Vienna * Salzburg * Bohemia * Prague
With Christopher Purdy, WOSU Radio Classical Music Host
December 3 – December 13, 2010


Join Christopher Purdy, WOSU Radio Classical Music Host and a small group of WOSU Ohio classical music lovers and celebrate the genius of Mozart, Strauss, Beethoven and Dvorak. Discover where the great composers lived, loved and worked. Hear the echoes of the monk’s Gregorian chants in the Monastery of Melk, dine in a one thousand year old fortress and stroll through a charming Bohemian village. Don’t miss out on this merry holiday journey, grab your muffler and don your boots and experience the best of Vienna, Salzburg and Prague during the advent season with Christopher Purdy.

JOURNEY OVERVIEW
3 Nights Vienna, Austria
2 Nights Salzburg, Austria
1 Night Cesky Krumlov, Czech Rep.
3 Nights Prague, Czech Rep.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
A total of three classical concerts to be performed in Vienna, Salzburg and Prague * Private guided walks in Vienna, Salzburg, Cesky Krumlov and Prague with local experts * A Backstage tour of the Vienna State Opera House * Unique dining experiences in some of Europe’s most charming cafes, wine cellars and restaurants * Vienna’s Fine Art Museum * The Hapsburg’s 18th century Schonbrunn palace * An insider’s tour of Mozart’s & Beethoven’s residences in Salzburg and Vienna * The gorgeous baroque monastery of Melk * An abundance of colorful Christmas markets * Vyšehrad cemetery (final resting place of Czech composers, Dvorak & Smetana) * An in-depth look into the history of Prague’s Jewish Quarter * Prague’s major symphony halls and opera houses * A small, fun group of soon-to-be-WOSU-friends.


IT’S INCLUDED!
With Christopher Purdy, WOSU Radio Classical Music Host
Guided by an expert Earthbound Expeditions multi-lingual program director.
A total of three classical concerts in Vienna, Salzburg and Prague
Daily historic sightseeing walks with intriguing local guides.
An abundance of festive, colorful Christmas markets.
Nine nights of accommodation in splendid European-style centrally located hotels (all hotels are within walking distance of major sights and have a private bath).
All breakfasts, 4 traditional lunches and 4 multi-course dinners.
Transfers between cities by private motor coach.
Airport transfers in Europe for those arriving and departing with the group.
Gratuities for your guide and driver.
Luggage porterage (1 per person).
All entrances to museums, monasteries, palaces & castles as listed in your itinerary.
A pre-tour educational reading/video viewing list and city and regional maps.
A wonderful small group of soon-to-be friends.

TRIP FACTS
Length: 11 Days/10 Nights (with transatlantic flight)
Group flight departs Columbus, Ohio on Friday, December 3, 2010
Trip begins in Vienna on Saturday, December 4, 2010
Trip ends in Prague/Ohio on Monday, December 13

To learn more contact WOSU Christopher Purdy or visit Earthbound Expeditions at: www.EarthboundExpeditions.com