KDFC World Tour with Earthbound Expeditions

From the Alps to the Adriatic

Vienna * Slovenia * Venice * Lake Como

Join KDFC’S Dianne Nicolini and the San Francisco Symphony and celebrate the life of Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Strauss, Mahler and Vivaldi

May 21 - June 1, 2011


Join fellow KDFC and San Francisco Symphony music enthusiasts for a journey to Vienna, Slovenia, Verona and Venice. Enjoy the beauty and pageantry of classical music as it was meant to be experienced, in Europe’s most legendary palaces, symphony halls and opera houses! Visit the great composers’ homes and walk in their historic footsteps through two of Europe’s most romantic musical capitals, Vienna and Venice. Imagine savoring a fine red wine in an Italian vineyard, viewing rare renaissance art, strolling through colorful outdoor markets and undiscovered Slovenian villages. To top it off, you’ll attend multiple classical music concerts and hear the San Francisco Symphony perform in one of Europe’s grandest halls. If you have ever wanted to experience the fullness of “Bella Italia and romantic Vienna, then you will certainly love this leisurely and in-depth small group classical adventure with KDFC’S Dianne Nicolini.

YOUR JOURNEY
3 Nights Pre-tour- Prague Spring Music Festival
3 Nights Vienna historic heart, Austria
2 Nights Lake Bled, Slovenia
3 Nights Venice historic heart, Italy
2 Nights Lake Como, Italy


INSIDER EXPERIENCES
Three classical concerts to be performed in Vienna and Venice, including tickets to hear the San Francisco Symphony perform in Vienna * A backstage tour of the Vienna State Opera House * Private guided walks in Vienna and Venice with local experts * Unique dining experiences in some of Europe’s most charming cafés, wine cellars and restaurants * Haydn’s Schloss Esterházy * Mozart’s Figaro House * Beethoven’s Residence * Vienna's Fine Art Museum Instruments * Wine tastings with the producers in Austria, Italy and Slovenia * An afternoon in Ljubljana, Slovenia’s quaint capital * Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet * A private tour of the Roman Arena of Verona * A private tour of the Accademia art museum of Venice and La Fenice Opera House * Stunning Lake Como * A small, fun group of KDFC friends.


TRIP FACTS
11 Days/10 Nights (add one more day/night for air travel)
$4,375- Dbl. Occupancy PP Land only (21 to 29 guests)
$600- Roundtrip air from SF on Virgin Atlantic via London
$795- Single Supplement (waived if you are willing to share!)
Tour departs: May 21, 2011, in San Francisco
Tour begins: May 22, 2011 in Vienna
Tour ends: June 1, 2011, in Lake Como/ San Francisco
Group size: Limited to 29 music, art, wine and food lovers.



IT'S INCLUDED!
Travel with KDFC’S Dianne Nicolini
* Guided by an Earthbound Expeditions expert program director
* A total of three classical concerts
* Tickets to the San Francisco Symphony performance in Vienna
* Airport transfers in Europe
* Ten nights of accommodation in historic villas and charming hotels
* All breakfasts, four lunches and six dinners (two thirds of all meals)
* Transportation by air-conditioned coach & Vaporetto (i.e., water taxi)
* Wine and cheese tastings while visiting the producers
* Guided visits to the top museums of Vienna and Venice
* Walking tours in each city visited with intriguing local guides
* Country outings in Austria, Slovenia and northern Italy
* A group donation made to KDFC
* Maps & reading lists
* A small, interesting group of fellow KDFC music enthusiasts and symphony supporters

For more information and a complete itinerary please visit Earthbound Expeditions, small group tours at: www.EarthboundExpeditions.com