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Douro River, Passing Golden Architecture NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, Reserve your Douro River cruise today! visas; entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral wa- PROGRAM DATES ters and meals not mentioned in this brochure under in- INCLUDED FEATURES Trip #:3-24308W cluded features; travel insurance; airport transfer costs for Romance of the those not participating in AHI's FlexAir; all items of a Send to: Romance of the Douro River strictly personal nature. Air Program dates: September 24 – October 5, 2019 MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is re- Accommodations Your One-of-a-Kind Journey Professor Williams College Paid c/o AHI Travel tained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a Land | Cruise Program dates: September 25 – October 5, 2019 (with baggage handling) member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is • Expert-led Enrichment programs enhance Emeritus AHI Travel U.S. Postage International Tower-Suite 600 unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may Dear Williams Alumni, Parents, and Friends, Std. Presorted 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, • 3 nights in Lisbon, Portugal, at the deluxe your insight into the region. Markes Johnson subject only to the requirement that the portion of the total Chicago, IL 60631 amount paid which corresponds to the unused services Dom Pedro Palace Lisbon. 800-323-7373 LAND | CRUISE PROGRAM • Discovery excursions highlight the local Markes Johnson Join us on a delightful journey to Portugal, featuring a Please contact AHI Travel at with questions regarding this trip or to and accommodations be refunded. Passengers requiring • 7 nights aboard the exclusively chartered, special assistance, including without limitation those who Category-Deck Full Price Special Savings Special Price* culture, heritage and history: taught courses in cruise on the Douro River, and prepare to lose yourself in make a reservation. permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must be ac- Douro River companied by someone who is fit and able to assist them, first-class MS Gil Eanes. – Uncover the vibrant capital of Lisbon. Lisbon | Porto | Alto Douro Wine Region and who will be totally responsible for providing all re- paleontology and historical geology at the region’s old-world ambience and nostalgic antiquity. Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) quired assistance. E-Main Deck $4,045 $250 $3,795 – Explore Coimbra, witnessing storied sites AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation of- Transfers Williams for 35 years before retirement in Begin with three nights in Lisbon, where explorers fered by AHI Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excur- within the University of Coimbra. D-Middle Deck (Aft) $4,545 $250 $4,295 • All deluxe motor coach transfers in the Land | 2012. He was a 2011 recipient of the 1) ________________________________________________________________ sion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% launched history-making journeys and centuries-old Title First Middle Last Date of Birth of the ticket price may be levied. If connecting flights are – Discover the allure of Óbidos. requested, special promotional fares may be used, in C-Middle Deck (Aft) $4,745 $250 $4,495 Cruise Program and baggage handling. Williams College Nelson Bushnell Prize for which case penalties of as much as 100% may be as- – Visit Solar de Mateus, an 18th-century wooden trams still navigate cobbled lanes. Then discover sessed by the airlines if reservations are changed or can- excellence in scholarship and teaching. Email: _____________________________________________________________ celed after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations B-Upper Deck (Aft) $5,145 $250 $4,895 Extensive Meal Program baroque palace in Vila Real. Porto’s alluring spirit and riverside mosaic of scarlet and are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Econ- • 10 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners, Since 2009, Prof. Johnson has traveled omy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY A-Upper Deck (Forward) $5,345 $250 – Travel through the Douro Valley, and relish MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR $5,095 widely to study the geology of mainland golden architecture. TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; a port wine tasting at a local quinta. 2) _________________________________________________________________ own airline reservations independently will be wholly re- S2-Middle Deck (Aft) $5,545 $250 $5,295 plus all drinks on board except Champagne Portugal, the oceanic provinces of Madeira Title First Middle Last Date of Birth sponsible for arrival and departure transfers, and any air- – Uncover the highlights of pretty Lamego. Continue your adventure with seven nights on a river ship, line fees or penalties incurred as a result of program and premium brands. and the Azores, as well as the former cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline S1-Upper Deck (Aft) $5,745 $250 $5,495 Choose from a selection of PYC | gliding along the blue ribbon of the Douro River, passing schedule(s). Portuguese colony in the Cape Verde Email: _____________________________________________________________ BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the air- Personalize Your Cruise excursions line policy and the class of service flown. Details will be All cabins offer river views and have bathroom with shower, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, safe and closet. rolling vineyards and storybook, hilltop villages. Along the provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage al- S1 features a private terrace and French balcony, S2 and A-D have a French balcony and E has a picture window. in these towns: Islands. His geologist spouse, Gudveig lowances are subject to change by the carrier without no- *Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel. way, witness charming Vila Real and Lamego, spend a day tice. Excess baggage charges for additional or –Porto (Day 6) | Cultural Porto & Port Wine Baarli, also contributed to much of this work. oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not in- VAT, Port Tax and Service is an additional $395 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, Street Address: ______________________________________________________ Tasting | Porto by Tram & Flavors of Porto Prof. Johnson’s enduring connection to in the Spanish city of Salamanca, and tempt your palate cluded in your trip price; plan your wardrobe accordingly. based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated). Transport of baggage and personal effects is at the – Guimarães, Cradle of with tantalizing cuisine, including the region’s eponymous owner's risk throughout the travel program. Single supplement waived for solo travelers! This offer is limited, capacity-controlled and tends to sell out quickly. Porto (Day 7) | this region of the world began in the summer AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORD- Portugal | Douro Walk & Port Wine Tasting INGS-On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, or of 1966, when Markes was sent as a high sweet port wine. Williams Professor Emeritus Markes City: _______________________________________________________________ from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating in this travel –Barca d’Alva | Salamanca City Tour | school exchange student through the Johnson will accompany our group and provide formal program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing com- Let us arrange your flights! Salamanca by Bike pensation to you, or obtaining additional approvals from American Field Service to Portugal. He was onboard lectures, as well as commentary throughout. you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, A | Our experts are ready to assist State: ________________________________________ ZIP: _________________ as well as voice recordings included with any videos, in AHI FlexAir • Free time to pursue your own interests. hosted for the summer by a family who Porto AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, publicity and/or you in booking flights. Our personalized air program training activities. • Welcome and Farewell Receptions to mingle took great delight in introducing him to Enjoy an intimate cruising experience on a small ship built RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel, The President and Trustees offers the following advantages: of Williams College and The Society of Alumni of Williams with fellow travelers. much of their small country— in particular, specifically for river travel, and personalize your cruise by Home: (_________)__________________ Cell: (_________)__________________ College do not own or operate any entity which provdes > price guarantee to protect you from fuel goods or services for this program, and act only as agents • A personal VOX headset to hear your English- the ritual of drinking a small glass of joining excursions of your choice on select days. Space is for the independent suppliers of travel conveyance, trans- surcharge increases after ticket purchase. port, accommodations or other services. All such persons AHI Travel Expertise speaking guide clearly. sparkling Port wine after dinner! With close limited, so we encourage you to make your reservation today! or entities are independent contractors. As a result, AHI > Sharing with______________________________________ (Form sent separately) Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liable for arrival
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