SOANE TRAVELS:The Splendor of Palaces, Schlosses, and Great Collections

of VIENNA & PRAGUESaturday, 2 May to Sunday, 10 May 2015

Organized by Stefano Aluffi-Pentini and his team with A Private View of Europe

Updated as of 9 March 2015

[ Images: Coat of Arms for Vienna | Coat of Arms for Prague ]

Please join us on our Spring 2015 tour when we will explore the capital cityof the once mighty and majestic Austro-Hungarian Empire, and another capital city,

once the seat of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV.

PARK HYATT HOTEL (pictured right, and below) will be ourhome-base for the week of explorations. Unpack and relax in theluxury of this new hotel property completed in 2014.

The building was originally constructed between 1913 and 1915 asthe headquarters of a bank. Situated in Innere Stadt (Old Town ofVienna) and known as the Goldenes Quartier/Golden Quarteraround the Am Hof Square, the Park Hyatt forms part of Vienna’sFirst District, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Am Hof is the largestand oldest square in thecity. The square isdominated by the white Baroque facade of the Kirche am Hof, anoriginally Gothic looking 14th century church. The history of thesquare goes back to the Roman era, when a garrison was built here. In the 12th century the Babenberg duke Henry II Jasomirgott built acastle on the Roman foundations. The church was founded in 1386 bythe Carmelite order. The Gothic facade was rebuilt in 1662 by theItalian architect Carlo Carlone. In 1806, after Napoleon had occupiedVienna, the end of the Holy Roman Empire was declared from thebalcony of this church. In front of the church stands the Mariensaeule(Marian Column) commissioned by the Holy Roman EmperorFerdinand III to thank Virgin Mary for repelling the Swedish forces

during the 30 Years' War. The column was built between 1664 and 1667 after a design by Carlo Carlone.

Schloss (pl. Schlösser) is a German word for a building similar to a château, palace, or manor house;or what in the British Isles would be known as a stately home.

Sir John Soane’s Museum Foundation | 1040 First Avenue, No. 311 | New York NY 10022T. 212-223-2012 | Info@SoaneFoundation.com | www.SoaneFoundation.com

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This itinerary offers a sampling of palaces, schlosses and collections to be included, with other private visits that cannot be publicized.

The map shows the progression of the Habsburg dominions from 1282 to 1815... so this would have been the world as young John Soane knew it when it traveled to and from Italy on his Grand Tour.

SATURDAY, 2 MAY - VIENNA - We gather in the afternoon to start our understanding of the Habsburg’s power and splendor of their Empire.- Special private evening visit to the Albertina, with the Habsburg Staterooms spread out over two floors of thepalace. The magnificent Hall of the Muses forms the centrepiece, flanked on either side by State Apartments.- Dinner to follow.

SUNDAY, 3 MAY - VIENNA

- This morning we go to the Imperial Chapel of the Hofburg (the Imperial Palace). Here we will hear the ViennaImperial Court Music Ensemble, including the Vienna Boys’ Choir, members of the Vienna PhilharmonicOrchestra, members of the men’s choir of the Vienna State Opera.One must arrive no later than 9am and it lasts till 10:30am. - Special visit of the Kunsthistorische, one of the world’s greatestmuseums. The collections are based largely on those built up over thecenturies by generations of Habsburg monarchs. We then continuewith the Austrian National Library and to the Prunksaal (picturedright) with its special display of important manuscripts. The space issaid to be the most magnificent of Baroque halls in all of Europe.- Late lunch in a restaurant.- Private visit to the Imperial Kunstkammer and introduction to thearts patronage of the Habsburg family. - Dinner tonight in a private location.

MONDAY, 4 MAY - DAY OUT OF TOWN

- We depart this morning just to the north of the city, heading to theDanube river town of Klosterneuberg for the majestic monasteryperched overlooking the river (picrure left). Among the many treasuresat the monastery, there is the Verduner Altar, completed in 1181 andcomprising 45 gilded plates modeled on Byzantine paragons. Privatevisit to the library and collections with the Curator of Collections.- Prior to departure, we willenjoy brief visit and winetasting from the extensivecellars of the monastery.- We then head southeast

towards Bratislava to reach a magical spot. We will enjoy a privatelunch at the Schloss Rohrau (pictured right), where we will bereceived by the owners, Count and Countess Johannes Waldburg Zeiland by Countess Waldburg Zeil Harrach. After lunch enjoy a tour of their museum, with the celebrated Harrach collection, withmasterworks of the Neapolitan and the Spanish Schools. - Return to Vienna in late afternoon - the drive is less than one hour. - Informal dinner tonight.

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TUESDAY, 5 MAY - VIENNA

- This morning we have two options: (1)Private visit to the Garden PalaceLiechtenstein (pictured left), residence ofHSH the Prince of Liechtenstein. Itsimpressive scale and unity of style had anenormous influence on the development ofViennese Baroque architecture. (2) Attend amorning exercise session for the famedLipizzan stallions at the Spanish Riding School– 10am to noon — TICKETS NOT INCLUDED.

- Lunch at the Italian Embassy at Palais Metternich. Among the most prestigious Italiandiplomatic missions, both for the historical interest of the building and the richness of theinterior. The building, designed as a square block with a rectangular plan, is inspired in itssolemn and austere monumentality of Rome’s Palazzo Farnese.- Visit to the Belvedere (pictured right), summer residence of PrinceEugene of Savoy. Standing at the highest point of the garden, the UpperBelvedere has an elaborate facade as it was intended to be a symbolicreflection of Prince Eugene’s glory, and was appropriate for the festiveoccasions for which it was originally used. In addition to the impressiveinteriors, the building now houses the collections of 19th and 20th centurypaintings belonging to the Austrian Gallery. One of the Belvedere’shighlights is the marvelous Judendstil collection by Gustav Klimt.

- This evening at your leisure and dinner on your own. This will allowpeople to partake in an evening performance if they wish. With several options, we thought it best to allowpeople to make their own plans.

CONCERTS at the MUSIKVEREIN - three different programs offered — TICKETS NOT INCLUDED

(1) 7:30pm - Großer Saal (the name of the historic concert hall dating to1870; pictured left) with Daniel Barenboim,performing Franz Schubert [Performance ends approx. 9:35pm.]

(2) 7:30pm - Braham-Saal (the name of the chamber concert hall) with Altenberg Trio, performing Haydn, Ravel, Mendelssohn [Performance ends approx. 9:30pm.]

(3) 8:00pm - Gläserner Saal / Magna Auditorium with Pilots on Dope [Performance ends approx. 10pm.]

Advance tickets are recommended, online bookings open 3/12/15 at 9am Vienna time. You will be able to booktickets > www.musikverein.at/?lang=en [Ticket pricing is not available at this time.]

OPERA at the VIENNA STATE OPERA / WIENER STAATSOPER - TICKETS NOT INCLUDED

7:00pm* - Performance of Don Pasquale Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)Conductor: Jesús López-Cobos; Director: Irina Brook [*Start time to be reconfirmed, not posted as of 12/10/14; no end time given.]

Advance tickets are recommended and available now - book directly on > www.wiener-staatsoper.at/Content.Node/home/Startseite-Content.en.php [ Tickets: Euro €221 per person, €193pp, €146pp, €104pp,€81pp, €60pp, €37pp, €14pp ]

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WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY - VIENNA

- Private visit to the City Palace Liechtenstein (right),residence of HSH the Prince of Liechtenstein, and itsrenown collection of Biedermeier. This is the first majorbuilding of the High Baroque age, it boasts stucco ceilingswhich fuse with opulent Rococo Revival interiors, originalfurnishings and exquisite parquet flooring.- Visit to the Secession. In 1897, a group of progressiveartists including Gustav Klimt, Josef Hoffman, Joseph M.Olbrich, Kolo Moser and Carl Moll founded the“Association of Austrian Visual Artists-Vienna Secession.” Building architect was Joseph Maria Olbrich (Photo below)

- We then shift our focus into the 20th Century andits architecture and art. We’ll enjoy a special tour ofthe MAK (Museum of Applied Arts), which acts asa showcase for Austrian decorative arts and as arepository for fine objects from around the world. And we’ll have lunch at the restaurant of the MAK.- Private tour of the apartment of a curatordecorated in the early 20th Century Style - Dinner at Palais Pallavicini received by Markgrafand Margräfin Edoardo Pallavicini. Built between1782 and 1784, the palace was Vienna’s first Neo-Classical building, imitating ancient Greek andRoman architecture. The formal façade is enlivened

by the impressive portal with caryatids by Franz Zauner. The owners, the Pallavicini family, still reside here today.

THURSDAY, 7 MAY - VIENNA TO PRAGUE

- Bags packed, we depart this morning on our drive toPrague. There will be stops along the way and lunch.- Arrive late afternoon/early evening. Check in to thedeluxe Aria Hotel.

HOTEL ARIA, a five-star property which enjoysexceptional views, and you can enjoy a short walk to someof Prague’s most impressive sights, including PragueCastle, the Charles Bridge, the Royal Gardens, St NicholasCathedral and the Old Town Square. The hotel alsoenjoys private access to the baroque Vrtbovska Garden(pictured right), and has a lovely roof terrace restaurantoverlooking the city. Each of the 51 hotel suites and rooms is dedicated to a specific style of music or to aparticular artist. The luxury hotel features 27 Deluxe rooms, 17 Junior Suites and 7 Luxury Suites all situated onfour floors - each floor is devoted to a different musical genre: Jazz, Opera, Classical or Contemporary Music.

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FRIDAY, MAY 8 - SATURDAY, 9 MAY - PRAGUE

- During our days in Prague your lecturer will be a well-knownarchitect Michal Ibl, who restored a number of historical buildingsthroughout the city and in the Czech Republic. Some of thespecial things that Stefano has been able to confirm for group arethat you will be received at...

- an embassy located in a historical palace

- the baroque Library of Strahov in a private visit

- the Castle of Nelahosevic, residence of Prince William Lobkowicz outside of Prague.

- a private visit at the in-town Palais Lobkowicz. This Palais was reopened by the Lobkowicz family in

2007, and holds works by Bruegel, Canaletto, Dürer, Rubens and Velásquez in its unique collection.

As Prague is a new edition to the itinerary, at the special request of travelers... details on our days are still being workedout. Our organizer, Stefano Aluffi-Pentini knows Prague extremely well and has a number of friends there - sowe are in good hands as he sorts out our final plans.

SUNDAY, 10 MAY - PRAGUE

- Our program ends at breakfast this morning. If you wish to extend your stay, please let us know.

Special Invitation to visit theSOANE in London

Soane Museum Director Abraham Thomas would like to extend a special invitation to our travelers to come toLondon and the Soane Museum. Starting Monday, 11 May, the Soane will be unveiling the restored privateapartments and Sir John’s acclaimed Model Room - which showcases part of his architectural model collection,the largest in all of the UK. Let us know if you wish to go to London and we’ll be happy to make arrangementsfor you to be invited to one of the special receptions/viewings that will be taking all week.

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SOANE TRAVELS: The Splendor of Palaces, Schlosses, andGreat Collections of VIENNA & PRAGUE

Saturday, 2 May to Sunday, 10 May 2015

ALL INCLUSIVE: Soane Travel trips are all inclusive and provide a deluxe personalized travel experience. Thecost per person includes five-nights at the Park Hyatt Hotel Vienna, three-nights at the Hotel Aria in Prague,breakfast each day, most lunches and dinners (one each on your own). It also includes select evening receptions, localtransportation by private deluxe coach, all entries, guides and a historian/lecturer during the week.

Cost: $11,965 per person, based on double occupancy. Please reserve by March 15th

* This is based on figures as of 3/1/15 at $1.08 to the Euro. Our price may again change according to the Dollar/Euroexchange rate, however you can lock in by making payment in full.

In addition to the trip cost, we also REQUEST an additional tax deductible contribution of $750 perperson to the Soane Foundation.

You’ll enjoy a great experience as the trip, as it is now restricted to between 10 to 15 travelers due to therequest of some hosts – so you’ll enjoy a very exceptional and personal experience on this program.

Sir John Soane's Museum Foundation reserves to right to alter the pricing according to the current exchange rate at the timethat any balances are due for the trip; full payment locks in the pricing at the time of payment. Trip pricing is based on aminimum of 18 paying participants.

Doubles - all rooms are superior or deluxe rooms. Twin beds on request - if available.

Single Occupancy - $1,150 supplement.Suites - Limited availability for a surcharge - price upon request

Performance tickets not included: On this trip, we have several performance options which some may with toenjoy and others not. As seat pricing varies widely from a high of Euro €221 for the Opera down to morenominal €14 per person, we are leaving those options up to the travelers. If there is a enough requests for anyone optional activity, then we can try to obtain a group booking - please see the separate form.

Not included: air transportation to Vienna / from Prague, airport transfers, travel insurance; personal expensessuch as extra beverages, guest laundry, room service, phone calls/faxes.

DEPOSIT: A deposit of $2,000 per person is due to confirm your reservation. The deposit becomes non-refundable unless your place can be resold to another traveler, then all but $500 pertraveler will be refunded.

TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED

For further information contact Chas Miller: T. 212-223-2012 Chas@SoaneFoundation.com

Sir John Soane’s Museum Foundation | 1040 First Avenue, No. 311 | New York NY 10022

www.SoaneFoundation.com

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SOANE TRAVELS: The Splendor of Palaces, Schlosses, and Great Collections of VIENNA & PRAGUE

Sponsored by Sir John Soane’s Museum Foundation

TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS

COST: Tour cost on this Soane Patron’s Circle program of 8-nights is $11,965 per person, based on double. An additional $750 tax-deductible donation is requested to Sir John Soane’s Museum Foundation. Single room occupancy supplement is $1,150.

TOUR RATE INCLUDES: A deluxe private motor coach transportation is included. The trip will be fully escorted by staff of APrivate View of Europe / A Private View of Italy, and guided by local experts. Admission fees are included for sightseeing as described inthe itinerary.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Tour members are accommodated in superior or deluxe rooms. A limited number of singlerooms are available at an additional single supplement. MEALS: all breakfasts, all lunches (except one), all dinners (except one) are included daily; wine is included with lunch, dinnerand at receptions.TIPS AND TAXES: Included are service charges on hotels and restaurants as well as taxes levied by local governments andauthorities. Tips to drivers and guides are not included.

TOUR RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Transportation / flights to and from your home to Vienna or return from Prague;supplemental charges for single occupancy, additional wines / liquors / or other alcoholic beverages beyond those provided at receptionsand meals, are not included in the price. Any related passport fee(s) are not included. Trip cancellation insurance is not included in theprice, however, we strongly advise you consider purchasing it.

RESERVATIONS: Reservations are taken on a first-come basis. A deposit of $2,000.00 per person is required to hold confirmedreservations. Final payment is due on or before March 31, 2015 – trip pricing may change per the Euro/Dollar exchange, full payment willlock in your price. Prior to the trip, you will be supplied with helpful hints to assist you in preparing for the trip and additionalinformation on each of the hotels where you will stay. The requested Soane Patrons Circle contribution of $750.00 per traveler is fullytax-deductible.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND OF TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS: You may cancel your space penalty free until March 1,2015. After March 1st refunds are only available if we are able to fill your space, and then all but $500 per traveler will be refunded.

ELIGIBILITY: The trip requires participants to be capable of walking some distances and climbing stairs. If you have any questions orconcerns regarding your ability to participate in this tour, please contact Chas Miller before reserving your space for this tour. He can becontacted at 212-223-2012 or chas@soanefoundation.com

RESPONSIBILITY: Sir John Soane’s Museum Foundation (SJSMF), A Private View of Europe / A Private View of Italy (APVOI),and your tour escorts act only in the capacity of agents for the participant in all matters pertaining to hotel accommodations, sightseeingexcursions, all means of transportation and all other features of the tour, and as such, are free of responsibility for any damages from anycause whatsoever. SJSMF/APVOI will not be held responsible for any damage, expense or inconvenience caused by latearrivals/departures or by any other schedule changes and/or other adverse conditions. Nor will SJSMF/APVOI be held responsible forthe loss of or damage of baggage or any other article belonging to the tour participant. No refunds will be made for absences from anyportion of the tour. The right is reserved to decline, accept or remand any person as a member of this group at any time before or duringthe tour. If you make an insurance claim, you must contact the insurance company directly with your insurance confirmation number.

The right is reserved, by SJSMF/APVOI to make alterations or substitutions in the provided program should local conditions ortransportation schedules so require. Land rates are based upon those in effect at time of brochure publication (November 2014), and aresubject to change without notice if currency exchange rates should fluctuate drastically. If any changes in price are made the tourparticipants will be notified immediately.

GUESTS – Note Concerning Guests Joining Us* If you wish to invite a friend to join us for a day or activity, the day rate is $750 or higher which includes meals and tours. Individual meals will be charged at a contribution rate of $200 or higher, individual tours are charged at a contribution of $200 orhigher. Higher contribution amounts may be necessary depending on the activity or restaurant.

* Dependent on approval of tour director. Please place any requests well in advance.

For additional information on tour specifics, please contact

SIR JOHN SOANE’S MUSEUM FOUNDATION | 1040 FIRST AVENUE, NO. 311 | NEW YORK NY 10022

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Not included in trip rate: Airfare to Vienna / from Prague, airport transfers, alcoholic beverages other than when provided, personal expenses, trip insurance.