Cruise the Imperial Passage
May 24 - June 8, 2004

Embark on a magical journey on the waters of the exquisite Elbe River.  Sail in high style and unsurpassed comfort on the M/S Europa, an intimate vessel designed for river cruising at its finest!  Wind your way back through the centuries, to the times of knights in shining armor, reverent monks in austere abbeys and noble kings in radiant palaces.  Travel past breathtaking countryside and marvel at evocative buildings glowing with grandeur.  Trace the footsteps of Martin Kuther, Otto the Great, Chopin and other historical figures.  Experience ancient cities that have drawn eternal life from the waters of the Elbe - Tangermunde, Magdeburg, Wittenberg, Torgau, Meissen and Dresden.  Visit some of Europe's most glorious cities!  Explore Krakow's frescoed churches and lumnious synagogues; Warsaw's abundance of Renaissance and Romanesque edifices; Berlin's world-class museums; Potsdam's historic palaces; and Prague's quaint cobblestone streets. 

Host(s) on this trip:

David Kolb, Charles A. Dana Professor of Philosophy at Bates College, has shared his distinguished career with students and colleagues in the College since 1977.  His Ph.D. is from Yale, where he was a Kent Fellow and recipient of the Tew Prize in Philosophy.  He has written and taught in the great traditions of philosophy, including the Greeks, the philosophies of religion, of science, of art. He is an internationally recognized scholar of Hegel, but he also has explored the boundaries between philosophy and modern/postmodern culture, and the role of technology in cultural change, with particular interest in computer technology and architectural innovations.  He has chaired the Division of the Humanities and the Department of Philosophy and Religion.  Professor Kolb is a steady participant in important philosophical collaborations, nationally and internationally. He recently served as president of the Hegel Society of America.

Without airfare, prices start at $3,695. With airfare, prices start at $4,495.Please contact the Alumni Office if you're interested, 207-786-8344 or lgailey@bates.edu!