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Ancient Greece and Turkey

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Cruising aboard the Exclusively Chartered Small Ship Five-Star M.S. LE LYYRIALRIAL

September 28 to October 6, 2015

◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Dear Northwestern University alumni and friends, Over 3000 years ago, the Mycenaeans founded one of the earliest great of the world on the archipelago stretching from to Turkey across ’s “wine dark” . This exclusive and comprehensive itinerary cruises these waters into the very cradle of Western and the classical world to the coastal jewels of Greece and Turkey. Join us for this spectacular cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, state-of-the-art, Five-Star M.S. LE LYRIAL, launching in 2015, a new generation of small ship design and technology featuring only 110 Suites and Staterooms. Dock in small ports of call inaccessible to larger vessels while enjoying the advantages of Five-Star, small ship cruising—elegant accommodations, an exclusive itinerary carefully crafted with daily excursions led by experienced local guides and no waiting in long lines. Call on , Mykonos, Santorini, Pátmos and medieval —islands steeped in both myth and history—and sail Turkey’s sun-drenched coast to visit , the most spectacularly preserved Greco-Roman city in the world, where a specially arranged tour of the awe-inspiring, Roman-era Terrace Houses awaits, and the legendary site of Troy, immortalized by Homer in The Iliad. Enjoy guided tours in these storied destinations as well as free time to encounter their mysteries and delights at your own pace at the best time of the year. Learn more about contemporary island life during the exclusive ISLAND LIFE FORUM®, where you will meet local residents. There are also opportunities to visit eight UNESCO World Heritage sites on this once-in-a-lifetime journey. We are pleased that historian Eleni Zachariou will share her extensive knowledge of the islands, peoples, art and cultures of Greece and Turkey, along with other guest speakers who will provide lectures throughout the cruise. ISLAND LIFE® AND TURKEY is a popular, all-encompassing travel program and an excellent value—all accommodations, meals, exclusive CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS and one excursion each day are included, and you only need to unpack once! It is no surprise that this highly successful program sells out quickly year after year, so we encourage you to book now while Early Booking Savings and space are available. Sincerely,y,

Jay Mastin ’10 MS Senior Director Northwestern Alumni Association If you have questions, please contact the NAA Travel Program at 847-491-7987 or the offi ces of Gohagan & Company at 800-922-3088. Whether or not you travel with the NAA, you can make an impact on the world by giving to Northwestern. From study abroad opportunities that give students a global perspective to the University’s groundbreaking global research, there are many areas where you can make a difference. Make a gift today at giving.northwestern.edu/nu/travel.

Cover Photo: Admire the beauty of Santorini’s whitewashed villages overlooking the deep The bronze stag symbolizes the Colossus of Rhodes, turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea. one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. ANCIENT GREECE AND TURKEY Experience fi rsthand the true character and traditions of Greece and Turkey and discover the infl uence of prehistoric, Greco-Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman civilizations along the Aegean shoreline during this comprehensive voyage to windswept ancient islands, idyllic chora (countryside) and fabled coasts. Enjoy an enriching travel experience like no other aboard the Five-Star, small ship M.S. LE LYRIAL, featuring an included, specially designed shore excursion each day, Five-Star accommodations and all meals. Interact with local people; explore the ancient history, culture, , art, language and cuisine; and unpack just once! This popular program is an intimate travel experience at just the right pace and during the best time of year, when the weather is delightful and the sites are less crowded. CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS are custom-designed and specially arranged for this exclusive itinerary: ◆ Immerse yourself in a carefully planned, balanced itinerary of included guided historical and cultural excursions and time on your own to discover and observe the heart and soul of Greek and Turkish island and coastal life. ◆ Evoke the daily lives of ancient peoples as you walk through the ruins of Akrotiri, a Minoan city frozen in time more than three and a half millennia ago by a volcanic eruption, and the rarely visited Terrace Houses, the multichambered residences of fi rst-century Ephesus’ most privileged citizens. ◆ Hear it from the Experts! Guest speaker Eleni Zachariou, study leaders and experienced, English-speaking local guides will accompany you throughout the program and discuss historical, cultural and contemporary Greek and Turkish topics. ◆ Engage with local Patmians and Aeginetans, residents of Pátmos and Aegina, during the ISLAND LIFE FORUM® where they share their candid perspectives of life today on these ancient islands. ◆ Enjoy a private performance of traditional Greek music and dancing. ◆ Sample authentic Greek cuisine during a specially designed, exclusive CC’’EST BON! CUULINARYLINARY TRRADITIONSADITIONS™ OPTION featuring regional wines and local foods. ◆ Taste authentic Turkish dessert during a baklava cooking demonstration by the ship’s pastry chef. ◆ Learn key phrases and pronunciation of the Greek and Turkish languages to make your interactions with local residents all the more enjoyable. ◆ Enjoy time on your own—stroll the medieval fortress town of Rhodes, explore the pristine beauty of Pátmos and enjoy a spectacular sunset sipping ouzo harbor-side in Mykonos’ Little Venice. ELENI ZACHARIOU A native of Greece and more than 25-year veteran study leader of Greece and Turkey, Eleni Zachariou is fl uent in fi ve languages, has an M.A. in Classical Art and Archaeology from the University of La Verne and has completed graduate work in Byzantine and Biblical studies. She will share her extensive knowledge of the islands, peoples, art and cultures of Greece and Turkey throughout the program. Scheduled guest speaker may be altered due to circumstances beyond our control. See Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Agreement.

The archaeological ruins of the of Lindos bear the marks of the Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman civilizations that thrived on the island of Rhodes. Inset above: The incomparable on the Acropolis of . ITINERARY UNESCO BBlacklack World Heritage Site SSeaea Day Cruise Itinerary ◆ ATHENS PRE-CRUISE OPTION Air Routing ISSTANBULTANBUL 1 Depart the U.S. 2 A THENS, GREECE// ÇAANAKKALENAKKALE Embark M.S. LE LYRIAL. GREECE TRROYOY AAegeanegean 3 D ELOS /MYKONOS SeaSea ◆ Walking tour of Delos. TURKEY ◆ Afternoon at leisure on Mykonos. DEELPHILPHI CAAPPADOCIAPPADOCIA 4 S ANTORINI ◆ Dramatic cruise into Santorini harbor. ATTHENSHENS EPPHESUSHESUS ◆ Visit to the Museum of Prehistoric Thera. PIIRAEUSRAEUS MYYKONOSKONOS KU¸SSADASIADASI CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: PÁÁTMOSTMOS DEELOSLOS ◆ Tour of the Bronze-Age ruins of Akrotiri. C’EESTST BOONN! CUULINARYLINARY TRRADITIONSADITIONS™ OPTION: ◆ Exclusive lunch featuring Greek SAANTORININTORINI RHHODESODES specialties with local wine. 5 R HODES ◆ Walking tour of Rhodes Town. Athens, Greece ◆ Leisure time in Rhodes. Birthplace of democracy and home to many of OPTIONAL EXCURSION: history’s greatest philosophers and poets from ◆ Visit to the Acropolis of Lindos. to , Athens is unmatched in 6 P ÁTMOS its contributions to early Western civilization. ◆ Visits to the Monastery of St. John Today, the ancient city’s enduring grandeur and the . is encapsulated in the spectacular Acropolis, ◆ Time at leisure on Pátmos. a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the C ULTURAL ENRICHMENTS: ◆ ® gracefully proportioned Parthenon, a perfect ISLAND LIFE FORUM . example of Doric architecture dedicated to ◆ Traditional Greek music and the goddess in 438 B.C. dance performance. 7 K U¸SADASI, TURKEY, for EPHESUS Delos ◆ Visits to the Hellenistic Grand Theater The mythical birthplace of and and the Celsus Library. , Delos is today a UNESCO World CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: Heritage site. It is considered to be one ◆ Specially arranged tour of the of the most sacred islands in the Greek well-preserved Terrace Houses. world, as central to Grecian spiritual life 8 ÇANAKKALE for TROY ◆ as Olympia and . The Sanctuary of Excursion to legendary Troy. Apollo is a spectacularly rich archaeological C ULTURAL ENRICHMENT: ◆ Special cooking demonstration site with remains of three separate presented by the ship’s pastry chef. from the fi fth and sixth centuries B.C. Delos’ awe-inspiring ruins also showcase an 9 I STANBUL /Disembark ship/ Return to the U.S. entire district of Hellenistic and Roman-era houses and the 5500-seat Theater (300 B.C.), ◆ CAPPADOCIA ◆ ISTANBUL the site of choral competitions during the POST-CRUISE OPTIONS quadrennial Delian festival. See the magnifi cent Terrace of the Lions, where legendary statues carved from Náxian have guarded the island for nearly 2600 years. Mykonos According to ancient legend, the craggy hills and clefts of Mykonos were formed from the petrifi ed bodies of defeated by Hercules. Mykonos’ iconic windmills, sugar-white, cube-shaped houses and azure bays epitomize the spectacular beauty of the Greek Isles. The Little Venice neighborhood resembles, in design, Italy’s famed canal city. Enjoy free time to stroll the whitewashed streets or stop in an ouzeri to nibble mezethes and sip ouzo, the quintessentially Greek aperitif. Santorini (Akrotiri) Be on deck as the ship cruises into the The magnifi cent ruins of Delos feature the famed spectacular harbor at Santorini, a naturally Terrace of the Lions, masterfully crafted in 600 B.C. created caldera, beneath which is believed Ephesus, Turkey The Greco-Roman city of Ephesus is one of the world’s most dazzling architectural treasures, offering an enthralling glimpse into ancient coastal life. The beautifully restored façade of the Library of Celsus is breathtaking, and the Marble Way leads to an impressive 24,000-seat amphitheater where St. Paul delivered his Epistle to the Ephesians. According to legend, St. John the Apostle traveled with Mary, the mother of Jesus, to Ephesus, where he wrote his Gospel and later died Istanbul’s Byzantine Hagia Sophia was built in a and was buried. remarkably short six years by Emperor Justinian I. CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: By special to be the legendary lost city of Atlantis. arrangement, visit the Terrace Houses, A cable car descends to sea level from the where the wealthiest and most prominent elevated town of Fira, whose stunning families of fi rst-century Ephesus lived, and white-walled buildings stand in stark admire the monumental arched colonnades, contrast against the dark volcanic cliffs. well-preserved mosaics and brightly colored CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: Tour the frescoes of these superbly crafted residences, phenomenal Bronze-age ruins of Akrotiri, rarely seen by today’s visitors to Ephesus. recently reopened to visitors. Held intact by layers of pumice and ash for over Troy 3500 years, Akrotiri’s streets reveal the Located on a windswept plain near Çanakkale, Troy was immortalized by architectural sophistication and advanced th culture of its Minoan inhabitants. Homer’s 13 -century B.C. Trojan War epic, The Iliad, and inspired the tales CC’’EST BON! CULINARY TRADITIONS OPTION: By special arrangement, savor distinctive of mythology at the core island dishes presented by a local chef and of Western literature. Designated a paired with native Santorini wines in Fira. UNESCO World Heritage site, remnants of the Bronze Age and nine cities Rhodes built over a span of millennia stand on the The island of Rhodes has been one of the very site where Troy fell. most prosperous and strategic strongholds in the eastern Mediterranean since the Istanbul period. Dock at the fortifi ed This legendary metropolis straddling wall of Rhodes Town, a UNESCO World the Bosphorus Strait is the only city in Heritage site, and step into this extraordinarily the world that naturally bridges two well-preserved medieval city, built over a great continents: Europe and Asia. Its historic Hellenistic metropolis. A major Christian treasures are designated a UNESCO outpost during the Crusades, it is the site where World Heritage site and include the the Knights of St. John erected the splendid magnifi cent Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace 14th-century Palace of the Grand Masters. and the Blue Mosque. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: Walk through the ancient village of Lindos to see the magnifi cent frescoes on the Byzantine church and the breathtaking views from its clifftop acropolis. Pátmos The small island of Pátmos and its Greek Orthodox Monastery of St. John, a UNESCO World Heritage site, loom large in the history of Christianity. Built in 1088, the monastery is still inhabited by monks who continue to preserve it as a pilgrimage site and place of religious study. St. John the Apostle of Ephesus very possibly wrote the Book of Revelation here in A.D. 95. CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS: Meet residents of Pátmos and Aegina who will discuss contemporary daily life on these ancient Greek islands during the specially arranged ISLAND LIFE FORUM®. Later, enjoy a performance of traditional Greek music and dance on board the ship. The monumental Library of Celsus, Ephesus, was a repository for more than 12,000 scrolls 1800 years ago. FIVE-STAR, SMALL SHIP M.S. LE LYRIAL Small Ship, State-of-the-Art Design The exclusively chartered M.S. LE LYRIAL, launching in 2015, represents the newest generation of state-of-the art Five-Star small ships, featuring only 110 Suites and Staterooms and distinctive French sophistication. Stateroom with Balcony Spacious 100% Ocean-View Suites and Staterooms, 95% with Private Balconies Each air-conditioned deluxe Stateroom and Suite (200 to 592 square feet) features a private bathroom with shower and luxurious Five-Star hotel amenities. Most accommodations have two twin beds that convert to one queen bed, individual climate control, satellite fl at-screen television, wireless Internet access, safe, minibar, full-length closet, writing desk/dressing table, plush robes and slippers. Dining Room Chic and Casual Dining International and regional cuisine is served in the stylish, spacious dining room in single, unassigned seatings; alfresco in the casual indoor-outdoor restaurant; or from 24-hour room service. Continental and buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and a four-course dinner are served daily. Complimentary wine and beer are served with lunch and dinner. Lounge Spacious Public Areas/ World-Class Service and Facilities Inviting and spacious public areas accommodate all passengers comfortably. Enjoy views from the Panoramic Lounge, nightly entertainment in the Main Lounge, and lectures, cultural performances and fi lm screenings in the state-of-the-art theater. There is a library, Internet salon, Sun Deck, swimming pool, beauty salon, spa, Turkish bath-style steam room, full range of fi tness equipment and two elevators. The infi rmary is staffed with a doctor and nurse. The highly Pool Deck trained and personable, English-speaking, international crew provides attentive service. Respect for the Environment The state-of-the-art propulsion system and custom-built stabilizers provide an exceptionally smooth, quiet and comfortable voyage by minimizing vibration and engine noise. By design, the ship is energy effi cient and environmentally protective of marine ecosystems. The ship has two tenders. Included Features IInsightsnsights fromfrom historianhistorian EleniEleni ZZachariou.achariou. OOnn bboardoard tthehe eexclusivelyxclusively cchartered,hartered, FFive-Starive-Star SSmallmall SShiphip M.S. 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CAPPADOCIA ◆ ISTANBUL OPTION Inland Turkey holds one of nature’s most captivating treasures—the otherworldly landscape of Cappadocia, a UNESCO World Heritage site. On this post-cruise option, fl y to the heart of Anatolia, the enchanting world of volcanic rock formations and vibrant valleys. Visit 2000-year-old rock-hewn villages and learn about the region’s distinctive culture. Attend a performance by the famous Whirling Dervishes. In Istanbul, enjoy inclusive guided tours of the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque and experience the legendary Grand Bazaar. Accommodations are for two nights in the deluxe CAPPADOCIA CAVE RESORT in the National Park of Göreme and two nights in the ideally located, Five-Star INTERCONTINENTAL ISTANBUL. ISTANBUL OPTION The only city in the world that naturally bridges two continents, Istanbul is a fi tting post-cruise option for your . Experience Istanbul’s legendary beauty at sunset during a private cruise on the Bosphorus Strait and explore the landmark Topkapi Palace, the seat of the Ottoman government, home to the sultan’s legendary harem and today a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the colorful Grand Bazaar; the Byzantine Hagia Sophia; and the Blue Mosque, celebrated for its dazzling mosaic interior. Accommodations are for two nights in the ideally located, Five-Star INTERCONTINENTAL ISTANBUL. ATHENS OPTION Begin your voyage in Western civilization’s fi rst great center of democracy and philosophy, Athens, Greece. On this pre-cruise option, explore the Acropolis, the “High City” of ancient Athens, including the monumental Parthenon; see the archaeological treasures of the ; and tour mystical Delphi. Accommodations are for two nights in the deluxe ATHENAEUM INTERCONTINENTAL ATHENS HOTEL. Pre- and Post-Cruise Options are at additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confi rmation.

Delphi’s sanctuary of Athena Pronaia was named for the goddess of wisdom, sworn to protect her half-brother Apollo. M.S. LE LYRIAL Deck 6 Deck 5 Deck 4 Deck 3

LAND/CRUISE TARIFF (per person, based on double occupancy) Stateroom Description- Staterooms range from 200 to 592 sq. ft. and most have Early Booking Price Regular Price two twin beds that convert to make one queen bed. All feature a private through after Category* bathroom with shower and individual climate control. March 24, 2015 March 24, 2015 Ocean-view, one large window. 8 Deck 3, forward. (limited availability) $4095 $5095 Ocean-view, small window and single door onto private, partial wall balcony. 7 Deck 3, aft. (limited availability) $5295 $6295 Ocean-view, small window and single door onto private, partial wall balcony. 6 Deck 3, midship. $5895 $6895 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private, 5 partial wall balcony. Deck 4, forward. $6395 $7395 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony. 4 Deck 4, aft. $6995 $7995 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony. 3 Deck 4, midship. $7195 $8195 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony. 2 Deck 5, forward. $7695 $8695 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony. 1 Deck 5, midship and Deck 6, aft. $7995 $8995 Deluxe Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony, Suite sitting area with sofa. Deck 6. (limited availability) $8795 $9795 Prestige Two-room, ocean-view suite, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto large private balcony, two bathrooms, two closets, large sitting area with $9795 $10795 Suite sofa, writing desk and dressing table. Deck 5. (limited availability) Privilege Two-room, ocean-view suite, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto large private balcony, bathtub and separate shower, large dressing and $9995 $10995 Suite sitting areas, sofa, writing desk and dressing table. Deck 6. (limited availability) ◆ A Grand Deluxe Suite and an Owner’s Suite (Deck 6) are available upon request at a cost to be advised, on a fi rst-come fi rst-served basis. ◆ Singles are available in category 6 at $11195 and in category 3 at $12695 on or before March 24, 2015. Add $1000 for reservations made after March 24, 2015. ◆ Taxes are an additional $560 per person and are subject to change. * M.S. LE LYRIAL has been specially contracted for this tour, and the applicable deck plan is available on request from Gohagan & Company and refl ects the only valid cabin categorization of the vessel.

ANCIENT GREECE AND TURKEY RESERVATION FORM

Send to: NAA Travel Program Please make my/our reservation(s) Northwestern University in Stateroom Category: Offi ce of Alumni Relations and Development 1st Choice _____ 2nd Choice _____ 1201 Davis Street ❏ Double occupancy (two twin beds). Evanston, IL 60208-4410 ❏ Double occupancy (one queen bed). Phone: 847-491-7987 Fax: 847-491-7095 ❏ Single accommodations. ❏ I am reserving as a single but prefer to share accommodations and will ______allow you to select my roommate Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) DOB (shares cannot be guaranteed). ______Please make my/our reservation(s): Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) DOB Athens Pre-Cruise Option ______❏ Double at $770 per person. Street Mailing Address (no P.O. Box number please) ❏ Single at $1150 per person. ❏ ______-______I am reserving as a single but City State Zip Code prefer to share accommodations. ______Istanbul Post-Cruise Option Telephone: (Home) (Mobile) ❏ Double at $850 per person. ❏ Single at $1350 per person. ______❏ I am reserving as a single but Email Address (Business) prefer to share accommodations. ______Cappadocia  Istanbul Preferred Name(s) on Badge(s) Tour No. 063-09/28/15-077 Post-Cruise Option Program reservations require a deposit of $600 per person and ❏ Double at $1920 per person. $200 per person Athens Pre-Cruise Option and/or $200 per ❏ Single at $2920 per person. ❏ person Istanbul Post-Cruise Option or Cappadocia  Istanbul I am reserving as a single but Post-Cruise Option. By reserving and depositing on this program, I/we agree to the prefer to share accommodations. 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Traveler assumescompleteandfullresponsibilityfor, andhereby conditions ordevelopments,anyotheraction,omissions,outsidethe or constructionfailuresdiffi TheUniversityshallnotberesponsibleforanyinjuries,damagesorotherlossescaused to anytravelerinconnectionwithterroristactivities,socialorlaborunrest,mechanical or injurytotravelerstravelers’companionsgroupmembers. the partofsuchsuppliers,whichresultinanyloss,damage,delay, inconvenience Disabilities Act(ADA),oranyintentionalnegligentactionsomissionson TheUniversity, therefore,shallnotberesponsibleforbreachofcontract, failure tocomplywithanystateorfederallaws,includingtheAmericans the otherparticipants.Norefundwillbemadeforunusedportionofanytour. actions orgeneraldeportmentimpedetheoperationoftourrightwelfare to acceptorretainanypersonasamemberofthetourshouldsuchperson’s health, substitute hotelsofsimilarquality. TheTour Operatorfurtherreservestherighttodecline or incarryingoutotherarrangementsofthetour. TheUniversityreservestherightto or fortheactsofdefaultsanypersonentityengagedinconveyingparticipants inconveniences, cessationofoperations,airlineortouroperatorbankruptcies,accidents, TheUniversityisnotresponsibleforchangesoffl loss ofbaggage,dishonorairline,hotelorotherreservations,delays,losses,injuries, reservations, andbookingforservicesthatarenotdirectlysuppliedbytheUniversity. acts asamereagentforthesupplierby:sellingtravel-relatedacceptingservices, UNIVERSITY DISCLAIMER: substitute vessels,hotelsorattractionsofasimilarcategoryforthoselistedinthisbrochure. Gohagan makesthefl penalties assessedbyaircarriersresultingfromoperationaland/oritinerarychanges,evenif Organization orotherWarnings orAdvisoriesofanykind.Gohaganisnotresponsiblefor any reasonincludingwithoutlimitation,UnitedStatesDepartmentofState,World Health refund moniespaidbytheparticipanttoit.Gohaganisnotrequiredcancelanytripfor cancel atrip(oranoption)foranyreasonwhatsoever;ifso,itssoleresponsibilityisto and isnotrequiredtocompensatepassengersunderthesecircumstances.Gohaganmay subject tochangeorcancellationwithoutpriornotice.Gohaganisnotresponsibletherefor departure, sightseeingevents,specialprogramsandguestlectureseries(ifapplicable),are any kindasaresultofsuchchanges.Shipschedules,portcalls,hoursarrivaland Gohagan reservestherighttochangeitineraryortripfeaturesatanytimeand for anyreason,withorwithoutnotice,andGohaganshallnotbeliablelossof Specifi or whoGohagandeterminestodetractfromtheenjoymentoftripbyothers. in theactivities,orwhoisabusivetoothertripparticipants,leadersthirdparties, Gohagan judgestobeincapableofmeetingtherigorsandrequirementsparticipating to acceptasatripparticipant,orremovefromtrip,withoutrefund,anyperson and mealcosts.Baggageisentirelyatowner’s risk.Therightisreservedtodecline Ifduetoweather, fl to spendanadditionalnight(s),youwillberesponsibleforyourownhotel,transfers failure ofanytransportationmechanismtoarriveordeparttimelysafely. mechanical orotherfailureofairplanes,vessels,meanstransportation,forany to medicalattentionorthequalitythereof,overbookingdowngradingofaccommodations, threat thereof,sickness,illness,epidemicsorthelackofavailabilityaccess insects orpests,strikesotherlaboractivities,criminalterroristactivitiesofanykindthe government, actsofwarorcivilunrest,insurrectionrevolt,bitesfromattacksbyanimals, goods orserviceswhetherresultingfrom,butnotlimitedto,actsofGodforcemajeure, Inadditionandwithoutlimitation,Gohaganisnotresponsibleforanyinjury, loss,death, inconvenience, delay, ordamagetopersonpropertyinconnection withtheprovisionofany willful actorfailuretoofanysuchpersonentityotherthirdparty. are independentcontractors.Asaresult,Gohaganisnotliableforanynegligentor excursions, foodserviceorentertainmentproviders,etc.Allsuchpersonsandentities guides orguideservices,localgroundoperators,providersorganizersofoptional for example,lodgingfacilities,airline,vessel,orothertransportationcompanies, operate anyentitywhichistoordoesprovidegoodsservicesforyourtripincluding, directors ortrustees,successors,andassigns(collectively“Gohagan”),donotown organizations, anditstheiremployees,shareholders,subsidiaries,affi RESPONSIBILITY: AND BINDINGARBITRATION AGREEMENT RELEASE OFLIABILITY, ASSUMPTIONOFRISK the island’s prosperitybetweenthe17 Mykonos’ iconicwindmillscontributedsignifi cally recommend that U.S. Citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean, cally recommendthatU.S.CitizenstravelingtoCanada,Mexico,ortheCaribbean, c room/cabinassignmentsarewithinthesolediscretionofhotelorcruiseline. Taxes; passport,visasandassociatedfees;personalexpensessuchaslaundry, ThomasP. Gohagan&Company, thesponsoringassociations/ ight arrangements or cancels the trip. Gohagan reserves the right to ight arrangementsorcancelsthetrip.Gohaganreservesrightto ight schedules or other uncontrollable factors, you are required ight schedulesorotheruncontrollablefactors,youarerequired culties, diseases,locallaws,climaticconditions,abnormal TheUniversityisnottheTour Operator. TheUniversity ts fundthetravel program. th ight times,farechanges,damage, and19 cantly to cantly to nancial benefi th centuries. centuries. liates, offi ts from the ts fromthe cers, cers, all imagesarerightsmanagedandcannotbeused withoutpermission. Photo Credits: this ReleaseofLiability, AssumptionofRiskandBindingArbitrationAgreement. create ahazardforhim/herselforotherparticipants and acceptsthetermscontainedin that he/shedoesnothaveanymental,physicalorother conditionofdisabilitythatwould ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT: to anyclaimthatallorpartofthiscontractisvoidvoidable. enforceability, conscionability, or formation ofthiscontract,includingbutnotlimited exclusive authoritytoresolveanydisputerelatingtheinterpretation,applicability, will apply. Thearbitratorandnotanyfederal,state,orlocalcourtagencyshallhave then existent.Inanysuchproceeding,thesubstantive,butnotprocedurallawofIllinois in accordancewiththecommercialrulesofAmericanArbitrationAssociation itself, shallbesettledsolelyandexclusivelybybindingarbitrationinChicago,Illinois, the brochure,oranyotherinformationrelatinginwaytotrip,trip way tothisReleaseofLiability, AssumptionofRiskandBindingArbitrationAgreement, BINDING ARBITRATION: REGISTRATION: payment exceptforsubsequentlyimposedgovernmentaltaxincreases. originates orreturnstotheUnitedStates),noincreasedcostswillbepassedonafterfi On programswhichincludeGohaganpurchasedinterstateorinternationalair(which increases aretobepaidGohaganuponnoticethetourparticipantofsuchincreases. changes insuppliercosts,currencyfl Gohagan reservestherighttoincreasetourpriceineventofcostincreasesdue subject tochangeatanytime.Onlandand/orcruiseprograms,evenafterfullpayment, RATES: lost luggage.We will sendyouanapplicationuponreceiptofyourreservation. such expensesinconjunctionwithcancellationduetoillnessoraccident,anddamaged of reimbursement.Trip cancellationinsuranceisavailableforcomprehensive coverageof your participationinatravelprogram,tripcancellationinsurancemaybetheonlysource recommend thatyoupurchasetripcancellationinsurance.Intheeventmustcancel TRIP INSURANCE: fees, optionalexcursioncancellationfeesandadministrativemayapply. 100% ofthepublishedfullregulartariffs.Inaddition,anyapplicableairlinecancellation or lesspriortodeparture,ano-show, orearlyreturnfromthetripwill resultinforfeitureof 94 dayspriortodeparture,50%ofthepublishedfullregulartariffs;cancellations59 119 dayspriortodeparture,$600($200Pre/PostProgram(s))perperson;from60through fee fromthetimeofbookingthrough120dayspriortodeparture;95 cancellation(s) aresubjecttoa$200($50Pre/PostProgram(s))perpersonadministrative of Gohagan.Shouldyouhavetocancel,thefollowingtermswillapply:reservation Program(s) reservation(s)willnotbeeffectiveuntilreceivedinwritingtheoffi CANCELLATIONS: substituted onlyatthefull-faretariff.Cancellationpenaltiesmayapply. substituted atthediscountedrate.A“replacement”reservationisanewandcanbe In theeventa“discounted”reservationmustbecancelled,no“replacement”can AIRFARE: the officesofGohaganinwriting,accompaniedbyrequireddeposit, DISCOUNTED RESERVATIONS: companion whowillberesponsibleforhandlingequipment. over raisedthresholdswithoutassistance.Travelers requiringassistancemusttravelwitha alone orwithminimalassistancefromyourtravelingcompanionandclimbstairsstep make yourreservation.Travelers mustbeabletoembarkordisembarkmotorcoaches assistance (forexample,theneedforawheelchair)mustbereportedinwritingwhenyou Any physicalormentalconditionthatmayrequirespecialmedicalattention PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY: prior notice.Pleasecontactyourairline(s)forthemostcurrentluggageallowancepolicy. LUGGAGE: between youandtheairline,evenifpurchasedthroughGohagan. fare basis,likelyisnonrefundable.Your airlineticketconstitutesacontract

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AGEFotostock,Alamy, Corbis,EstockPhoto; 1201 Davis Street Gohagan & CST#:2031868-40,WST#:601767666,OST#:TA 0905. Because our cancellation policies are strictly enforced, we strongly Becauseourcancellationpoliciesarestrictlyenforced,westrongly Cancellations for all or any part of the trip including Pre/Post CancellationsforalloranypartofthetripincludingPre/Post Evanston, IL 60208-4410 Company Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating in any Anycontroversyorclaimarisingoutofrelatinginany Allprogramsrequirephysicalindependenceandmobility. Discounts apply only to those reservations received in Discountsapplyonlytothosereservationsreceivedin uctuations or fuel or energy surcharges and all such uctuationsorfuelenergysurchargesandallsuch Byforwardingofdeposit,theparticipantcertifi

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