Germany & the Czech Republic Calling!
June 4 -14, 2007
HISTORY COURSE 295:
“GERMANY FROM TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH”
Taught in English in PRAGUE, DRESDEN AND BERLIN
$3450.00
Including airfare, lodging, breakfast, tours, excursions, and more, plus 3 course credits
Instructors: Dr. Mario D. Mazzarella, Professor of History
and
Dr. Anthony R. Santoro
Distinguished Professor of History and President Emeritus
An unforgettable experience! Study the course of modern German history in: Prague--a magical and mysterious city of Gothic, Baroque and modern splendors; Dresden--first city of Saxony, “Florence on the Elbe,” a jewel box of majestic churches and palaces, filled with lovely treasures; Berlin--The once-and-again Capitol of Germany: the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, world-famous museums, cafes. In every city: music, theater and the arts, fascinating shops, interesting cuisines, and a vibrant night life.
For further information contact either Dr. Mazzarella (ph: 594-7187; e-mail: mazz@cnu.edu) or Dr. Santoro (ph: 594 7709; e-mail: santoro@cnu.edu)
Itinerary
Monday, June 4, 2007
Depart Norfolk at 1510 hrs via Delta Flight 1586 [Aircraft type: M88]. Arrive Atlanta International Airport at 1701 hrs. Depart Atlanta at 1900 hrs en route Prague [Aircraft type: Boeing 767]
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Arrive 1025 hrs at Prague Ruzynĕ Airport. Transfer to Botel Albatros, a boat hotel. Telephone 1877 209 8635 Nabrezi Ludvika Svobody, Prague, 11000, Praha 1. Orientation to botel area. Change of money to Czech crowns (Kc). Guided tour of the City of Prague. Remainder of the day is free. Wander along beautiful Charles Bridge: music, art & souvenirs for sale; stroll along Karlov St. Dinner in a little restaurant. Old Town Square at night is dazzling.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Hop-on/Hop-Off Bus: Karlov Street; Charles Bridge; Our Lady of Victory Church (with the statue of The Infant Jesus of Prague); Mala Strana; Na Kampa; The Castle; soaring St. Vitus Cathedral; St. George’s Church; the Golden Lane. Remainder of the day is free. Boat trip along the Vltava. Shop in booths in Old Town Square. Many music performances (Mozart, etc.) throughout the city and at the Rudolfinium.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Josefov: Jewish Quarter; The synagogue; the Jewish cemetery; Old Town Square; Town Hall; the astronomical clock; Our Lady Before Tyn Church; St. Nicholas Church; statue of Jan Hus. Lunch break. Wenceslaus Square; Havelska Market. Remainder of the day is free. Perhaps visit Mala Strana (Lesser Town); Loreto Church; Strahov Monastery; The Golden Lane (with Kafka’s house). Last minute shopping.
Friday, June 8, 2007
RR trip from Prague to Dresden. Transfer from HBF to Park Plaza Hotel: Konigsbrucker Strasse 121A, D-01099 Dresden, Ger., Change Kc to €. Orientation to hotel area in Neustadt (New City). Guided Tour of Dresden. Remainder of day free. Perhaps walk along the river. Restaurants & pubs in Neustadt or Altstadt; night walks, pub tours available; Semper Opera House (opera and classical); clubs for jazz, etc.
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Hop-on/Hop-Off Bus: Frauenkirche; Zwinger Palace; Semper Oper; The Green Vault; etc.
(selections). Remainder of the day is free. Touring the river bank; Mass at 1100 and 1800 in Frauenkirche; Shopping in the Königstrasse (Neustadt) or further out for funky stuff in the Outer Neustadt along Görlitzer Strasse. More cool spots to eat & drink in the Neustadt!
Sunday, June 10, 2007
RR trip, Dresden to Berlin. Transfer to Citadines Berlin Olivaer Platz Apart’Hotel,
1, 10707 Berlin. Orientation to Adenauer Platz area of city in which hotel is located. Guided tour of Berlin.
Remainder of the day is free. Suggest first night’s dinner at one of Berlin’s many inexpensive German or ethnic restaurants. Evening perhaps visit the Fernseturm (T.V. Tower) for panoramic view of city
Monday, June 11, 2007
Berliner Dom; Zeughaus (Hohenzollern military memorial; Schlosssplatz (Palace and Museum area); famous and beautiful Unter den Linden ave: Brandenburg Gate; Reichstag Bldg., seat of the German parliament.
Lunch Break Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe; Sites of Hitler’s Chancellery and the Führer Bunker.
Remainder of the day free. Perhaps shopping along the “Kudamm” or at the famous KaDeWe department store. Evening, a local café or pub.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Haus der Wansee Konferenz; Potsdam: Frederick the Great’s palaces of Cecilianhof and Sans Souci.
Return to Berlin. Remainder of the day is free. Perhaps visit Nikolaiviertal (Nicholas Quarter), medieval Berlin with interesting shops. Boat ride on the Spree R., through the heart of Berlin. Visits to Alexanderplatz; Potzdamer Platz; plaza near the Kaiser Wilhelm Gedachniskirke (Memorial Church); possible concerts, eastern Berlin restaurants and pubs.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Checkpoint Charlie Museum; Topography of Terror; The Wall. Remainder of the day is free. Lunch possibly a Döner from a Turkish street vendor or a Würst from an Imbiss (quick food stand) or street vendor.
Possible Berlin walks (leave from Bahnhof Z00 (Z00 RR station). German Resistance Memorial Center (in the Bendlerblock). Shopping in Berlin’s new Hauptbahnhof (main RR station), farewell banquet.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Depart hotel for Berlin Tegel Airport at 1210 hrs via Delta Flight 79. [Aircraft type: Boeing 767] Arrive New York JFK Intern. Airport at 1510 hrs. Depart JFK at 1735 via Delta Flight 5052. [Aircraft type: Conair]. Arrive Norfolk Intern. Airport 1923 hrs.
Course Particulars: Germany: From Tragedy to Triumph
An Overseas Course taught in Germany and the Czech Republic
History 295 (3 credits) June 4 — 14, 2007
This Christopher Newport University course for credit is being taught overseas by CNU Professor of History Dr. Mario D. Mazzarella and CNU President Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of History Dr. Anthony R. Santoro.
Course Instructors:
Dr. Mario D. Mazzarella Dr. Anthony R. Santoro
Professor of History President Emeritus
Christopher Newport University Distinguished Professor of History
McMurran Hall 208 McMurran Hall 217
1 University Place 1 University Place
Newport News Newport News
Virginia 23606-2998 Virginia 23606-2998
(757) 594-7187 tel. (757) 594-7709 tel.
(757) 594-8771 fax (757) 594-7718 fax
Costs and Other Details of the course:
Cost per person, based on two people in a room is $3,450.00 per person. A single room supplement is $450.00. Three persons per room subject to availability at lesser cost.
A deposit of $250.00 is payable to “CNU Educational Foundation.” The balance is due on or before 1 February 2007. The $250.00 deposit carries a non-refundable fee of $100.00 that will be deducted from the deposit, if the student cancels up to February 1. If Christopher Newport University cancels the trip, all of the students’ monies are returned. Once payment in full has been received on or before February 1, there is no refund, except for reasons specified on the trip cancellation insurance policy that is included in the cost of the course.
INCLUDED IN COURSE COST OF $3,450.00:
Three CNU academic credits
Roundtrip airfare from Norfolk / Berlin / Prague / Norfolk on Delta Airlines
Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers
Hotel in Prague
Hotel in Dresden
Hotel in Berlin
Hot and cold breakfast buffet daily at the hotel
Excursions
Subway and Bus Passes
City Tours
Museum and site entrance fees
Farewell Banquet
The itinerary is subject to change and alteration due to airline schedules, availability of attractions and events, opening/closing times, etc. A notarized liability release form will be signed by each student prior to departure as a condition of participating in the course.
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