Budapest, Vienna & Prague

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1 Budapest, Vienna & Prague An AIA-approved continuing education study tour for interior designers and architects AIA-approved course # DAS HSW CE Credits

2 Sat SEP 08 Budapest Arrive in Budapest. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of day at leisure. Welcome dinner. Sun SEP 09 Budapest Full-day city tour with emphasis on history, architecture and design, including private tour of Parliament and other significant sites throughout the city such as baths and synagogues. Mon SEP 10 Budapest Full-day behind-the-scenes city tour. Tue SEP 11 Budapest-Vienna Morning transfer to Vienna with stop to tour the old town of Bratislava. Afternoon orientation tour of Vienna. Wed SEP 12 Vienna Full-day city tour with emphasis on history, architecture and design. Thu SEP 13 Vienna Half-day tour with focus on Art Nouveau design. Afternoon at leisure for shopping, relaxing or independent exploration. Fri SEP 14 Vienna-Prague Private transfer to Prague Sat SEP 15 Prague Full-day tour with emphasis on history, architecture and design, including visits to a variety of architectural highlights such as the modern Loos Villa, Strahov Library and the Estates Theatre. Farewell dinner. Sun SEP 16 Prague Private transfer to airport. Itinerary

3 Tour Inclusions $2,995 per person. The $2,995 per person study tour package includes: - Airport-hotel transfers, - Ground transportation, - Two (2) dinner cocktail parties, - Architectural guide s fees, - All site entrance fees. Services not specifically mentioned are not included. See Terms & Conditions for details. LODGING OPTIONS We put together a list of suggested hotels for you to choose from and book/pay for directly. Executive Hotels: Budget approximately $1,200 per person - including breakfast - based on double occupancy for: - 3 nights at the Sofitel in Budapest - 3 nights at The Ring in Vienna - 2 nights at The Augustine in Prague Luxury Hotels: Budget approximately $1,700 per person - including breakfast - based on double occupancy for: - 3 nights at the Marriott in Budapest - 3 nights at Le Meridien in Vienna - 2 nights at the Pachtuv Palace in Prague Elite Hotels: Budget approximately $3,000 per person - including breakfast - based on double occupancy for: - 3 nights at the Four Seasons in Budapest - 3 nights at the Hotel Sacher in Vienna - 2 nights at the Four Seasons in Prague INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT We suggest catching a flight leaving the US on Friday September 7 in the evening and arriving in Budapest on Saturday September 8 in the morning. This way you have time to rest or explore on your own before we meet Saturday evening for our cocktail party. For the return, book a flight leaving Prague on Sunday September 16. Of course, you have the option to arrive early or extend your stay if desired. AIRPORT--HOTEL TRANSFERS Transfer from and to the airport is included in the package price. MEET AND MINGLE Micène will be in Budapest to welcome you on Saturday September 8 and will host our usual cocktail party Saturday evening, which also serves as an orientation session but most importantly is an opportunity for the group to meet and mingle. ENJOY... ONE BITE AT A TIME Most of the meals have been arranged on a Dutch-treat basis. This does not mean you are left on your own (unless that is what you prefer). We have pre-arranged lunch reservations for those who want to go as a group. This way you get the best of both worlds, either venturing out on your own or meeting up with the group!

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5 Terms & Conditions PRICES & PAYMENT SCHEDULE All prices quoted in US dollars ($). Tour prices are per person. A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required to reserve a space in the program. Final payment due 90 days prior to the tour start date. Non-receipt of final payment by the due date is treated as a cancellation and handled as such (see Reservations, Cancellations & Refunds section). GENERAL Physical activities of this program consist of walking, climbing stairs, and standing for extended periods. Spouses and traveling companions are welcome if they are interested in architecture, art, and design. However, because space is very limited, the price is the same as for architects and interior designers who are taking the course for professional credits. Contact Us Contact Mr. Micène R. Fontaine Director of Educational Programs ext. 109 micene@designarts.net Design Arts Seminars, Inc. PO Box Tallahassee, FL info@designarts.net RESERVATIONS, CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS To reserve a space in this program, please call Cancellations must be submitted in writing to Design Arts Seminars, Inc. by mail, fax, or . Written cancellations received more than 90 days prior to the tour start date will result in loss of deposit. Written cancellations received less than 90 days prior to the tour start date will be honored as follows: Between days of scheduled tour departure: 75% refund of final payment. Loss of deposit. Between days of scheduled tour departure: 50% refund of final payment. Loss of deposit. 30 days or less prior to scheduled tour departure: Loss of deposit and forfeiture of the full program price, contingent upon the degree of recoverable costs from independent providers of services. Additional penalties and service fees imposed by our suppliers may apply and, if imposed, will be deducted from the above refunds. We recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance. INSURANCE & RESPONSIBILITY Design Arts Seminars, Inc. recommends trip cancellation insurance for coverage of losses in conjunction with cancellations due to illness or accidents. A detailed statement of limitations and exclusions of liability of Design Arts Seminars, Inc. for loss of property, injury, illness, or death is provided to participants after reservations / deposits are received. This statement is available to prospective participants upon request. PROGRAM INCLUSIONS Included in the $2,995 package price are: Transportation: - Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers, - Transportation from Budapest to Vienna and Prague. Meals: - Two (2) dinner cocktail parties. Lectures & Visits: - English speaking architectural guide, - All site entrance fees. Services not specifically mentioned (e.g. international flight, lodging and meals) are not included.

6 Register Four easy ways to register for our Budapest, Vienna & Prague Study Tour for Interior Designers & Architects. Phone extension 109 Fax Online Mail Design Arts Seminars, Inc. PO BOX Tallahassee, FL CONTACT INFORMATION Name Address City State Postal Code Cell Phone Office Phone Fax CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS To include additional licenses and/or professional memberships, please list on a separate page and submit with this form. [ ] Architect [ ] Interior Designer Prof. License # State [ ] Architect [ ] Interior Designer Prof. License # State [ ] AIA [ ] ASID [ ] IIDA [ ] Other OR [ ] I am not taking this course for continuing education credits STUDY TOUR PACKAGES See Program Inclusions section for details. [ ] $2,995 per person LODGING I understand that hotels are NOT included in package price. I will book and pay for my hotel accomodations. AIR Air Travel: I understand that the trans-atlantic flight is NOT included in package price and I will book my own international flight with an arrival in Budapest on Saturday September 8 and a return flight leaving Prague on Sunday September 16. ROOMMATE It is necessary for your roommate to fill out a separate registration form. [ ] I have a roommate Name: [ ] I do not have a roommate [ ] Help me find a roommate DEPOSIT & PAYMENT INFORMATION A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve space in this program. Balance due in full 90 days prior to the tour start date. Please find enclosed my $500 deposit by: [ ] Check (payable to Design Arts Seminars Inc.) [ ] AmEx [ ] Discover [ ] Visa [ ] MasterCard # Expiration Date: TERMS & CONDITIONS By registering (by phone, fax, mail, online or otherwise), you indicate that you read, understood and accepted the terns and conditions.

7 We put together a list of suggested hotels for you to choose from, book and pay for directly. Of course, we are happy to make the hotel reservations on your behalf. Budapest Four Seasons Sofitel Marriott Vienna Hotels Executive Hotels (Sofitel Budapest, Ring Vienna, Augustine Prague): Budget approximately $1,200 per person - including breakfast - based on double occupancy. Luxury Hotels (Marriott Budapest, Meridien Vienna, Pachtuv Palace Prague): Budget approximately $1,700 per person - including breakfast - based on double occupancy. Elite Hotels (Four Seasons Budapest & Prague, Sacher Vienna): Budget approximately $3,000 per person - including breakfast - based on double occupancy. Prague The Augustine Four Seasons Le Meridien The Ring Hotel Sacher Pachtuv Palace micene@designarts.net to receive the hotels contact information and online booking details.