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Dear Razorbacks on Tour*:

Sail along the eastern coast of the on this comprehensive, custom-designed itinerary where splendid walled cities, medieval towns, unspoiled picture-perfect islands and coves and pristine blue waters beckon visitors to explore the stunning region of . Explore a virtual crossroads of Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Slavic civilizations, the distinctive deep-rooted cultures of this storied land which have fl ourished for more than two thousand years.

We invite you to join us for this exclusive cruise from Venice featuring three countries–– , and ––and four UNESCO World Heritage sites. Discover hidden gems along the beautiful Dalmatian coastline at just the right pace and enjoy the specially arranged lecture and exclusive COASTAL LIFE ® featuring Puljani (residents of Pula) who will provide personal perspectives on past and contemporary life in the ancient Roman colony.

Cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, state-of-the-art, Five-Star M.S. LE SOLÉAL, launched in 2013, a new generation of small ship design and technology featuring only 120 Staterooms. Dock in small ports of call—Split, Hvar, Korcˇula, , Pula and , Croatia; and Kotor, Montenegro—inaccessible to larger ships, and the medieval walled port city of Dubrovnik.

COASTAL LIFE® CRUISING THE DALMATIAN COAST is a popular, unique travel program and an exceptional value—all accommodations, meals, exclusive CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS and most excursions are included, and you need to unpack only once! Past offerings have quickly sold out, so I encourage you to book now while Early Booking Savings and space are available.

We look forward to sharing this once-in-a-lifetime experience with our Arkansas Alumni family.

With Pride in Arkansas,

Graham G. Stewart Executive Director & Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement Arkansas Alumni Association, Inc.

P.S. To join the Arkansas Alumni Association or renew your membership, please contact Julie Preddy at 1-800-775-3465 or [email protected].

* Razorbacks on Tour is a program of the Arkansas Alumni Association, made possible by our members.

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Experience fi rsthand the true character and traditions of coastal Dalmatia during this comprehensive cruise featuring Croatia and Montenegro, the medieval walled cities of Dubrovnik and Trogir, and the charming and historic towns of Korcˇula and Pula. Enjoy an enriching travel experience like no other—an excellent Dalmatia’s medieval value, including all accommodations and meals and a specially Coat of Arms designed excursion in every port. Explore the history and culture, art, language, cuisine and rhythm of daily life along the Dalmatian Coast; interact with local people; and unpack just once! This popular program is one of the VILLAGE LIFE® series that immerses you in a comprehensive and intimate travel experience at just the right pace.

CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS are specially arranged and only available on this custom-designed itinerary: ◆ Hear it from the Experts! Prominent faculty, guest speakers and experienced, English-speaking local guides will accompany you throughout the program and discuss historical, cultural and contemporary Croatia and Montenegro.

◆ Engage a local Puljani family during the COASTAL LIFE FORUM® where they share their candid perspectives on daily life. ◆ Meet a former director of the Institute for the Restoration of Dubrovnik for exclusive insight on the efforts to restore historic Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage site. ◆ Explore the wonders of provincial ports; the world-famous artistic heritage of Trogir and Korcˇula and the marvelous architecture of Dubrovnik and Pula. ◆ Experience a private performance of klapa music—traditional Croatian a cappella, multi-part songs sung with blended voices. ◆ Learn key phrases and pronunciation of the Croatian language to make your interactions with local residents all the more enjoyable. ◆ Enjoy time on your own—stroll the seaside promenade in Split, take in the scent of lavender in Hvar and search for Istrian white truffl es in Pula’s market.

Seventeen centuries ago, Roman galleons anchored in the scenic of Split and began construction of Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. CCROATIAROATIA VEENICENICE ITINERARY ROOVINJVINJ Day IITALYTALY PUULALA VENICE PRE-CRUISE OPTION MMONTENEGROONTENEGRO KKrkarka 1 Depart from the U.S. NNationalational PParkark TRROGIROGIR 2 VENICE, ITALY/Embark M.S. LE SOLÉAL A d SPPLITLIT r 3 SPLIT, CROATIA ia HVVARAR t ic ◆ Visit to the Meˇstrovi´c Gallery. S KOORCULARCULA UNESCO ea ◆ UUBROVNIKBROVNIK Walking tour of World Heritage Site D Diocletian’s Palace . Cruise Routing KOOTORTOR Air Routing 4 HVAR/KORCˇULA ◆ Walking tour of Hvar’s Split, Croatia . Enjoy a walking tour of Split’s historic ◆ Visits to Korcˇula’s Cathedral of city center, a UNESCO World Heritage St. Mark and the Abbey Treasury. site, built on the very foundation of the vast retirement palace Roman Emperor CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: Diocletian built here in the late third century. ◆ Klapa folk performance. Today people still live and work in this 5 KOTOR , MONTENEGRO nearly 2000-year-old palace. Experience the ◆ Walking tour of Kotor. unique vision of Ivan Meˇstrovi´c, Croatia’s ◆ most accomplished sculptor, on a visit to the Afternoon at leisure in Kotor. Meˇstrovi´c Gallery, built by the artist as his 6 DUBROVNIK , CROATIA family home and atelier in the 1930s. ◆ Old Town walking tour. Hvar CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: Since the fourth century B.C., Sicilians, ◆ “Dubrovnik: Architectural Romans, Byzantines, Croatians and Legacy Preserved” lecture. Venetians have all left their mark on Hvar’s history and architecture. Within the 7 TROGIR Old Town, see the impressive landmarks ◆ Walking tour of historic Trogir. including the Cathedral of CULTURAL ENRICHMENT OPTION: St. Stephen, with its Italianate bell , ◆ Explore Krka National Park. and the Benedictine , well known for the unique lace made from agave fi bers 8 PULA/ROVINJ and handcrafted by nuns. ◆ Tour of Pula’s Roman ruins. Korcˇula ◆ Walking tour of Rovinj’s The original 13th-century city walls of Old Town. Korcˇula surround unique herringbone- CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: patterned streets and many historical and ◆ COASTAL LIFE FORUM® in Pula. artistic riches including the Abbey Treasury, home to a priceless collection of medieval 9 VENICE, ITALY/Disembark ship manuscripts, artwork and historic artifacts; Return to the U.S. the house where Marco Polo is said to VENICE POST-CRUISE OPTION have been born; and masterful works by Tintoretto, housed in the 15th-century, Gothic-Renaissance Cathedral of St. Mark.

Explore the fi nely preserved medieval port of Korˇcula, encircled by its original 13th-century walls and impressive Venetian-built bastions and . Rovinj Diminutive houses lean together over the labyrinthine streets of Rovinj’s Old Town, and traces of the can be seen in the ancient fortifi ed town walls. The early 18th-century St. Euphemia Church houses the saint’s stone sarcophagus, which legend says mysteriously washed ashore in the year 800 after its disappearance from Constantinople.

Venice Pre- OR Post-Cruise Option Celebrate Venice’s history as a European center of prosperity and culture. A staging Dock in Montenegro’s stunning Bay of Kotor, a ground for the Crusades and a giant of fjord-like natural harbor. Mediterranean trade and commerce from Kotor, Montenegro the 13th to the 17th centuries, Venice has Montenegro is one of the newest more recently gained fame as Italy’s premier nations in the world, having gained city for the arts and architecture. From the its independence from in 2006. grace of the Bridge of Sighs to the grandeur The spectacular Bay of Kotor, deeply of St. Mark’s Basilica and colorful gondolas carved into the Montenegrin mountains, gliding along its legendary canals, Venice, leads to the charming town of Kotor, a a UNESCO World Heritage site, is an UNESCO World Heritage site known unmatched combination of history and beauty. for its Venetian Old Town and Venetian infl uence is evident throughout impressive medieval fortifi cations. the Dalmatian Coast, making two nights in Venice an ideal extension to your cruise. Dubrovnik, Croatia Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Gallerie Affectionately called “the pearl of the dell’Accademia, home to one of the fi nest Adriatic” the entire city of Dubrovnik has collections of Renaissance art in the world, been named a UNESCO World Heritage and take a cruise on the legendary Grand site in recognition of its incomparable Canal. Accommodations for two nights beauty and historic treasures and is one are in the deluxe LUNA HOTEL BAGLIONI, of UNESCO’s largest restoration projects. known to be the oldest hotel in Venice and The city’s most famous landmarks include open since the 12th century when it provided the Franciscan Monastery, the 15th-century shelter to the Knights Templar. It is located Rector’s Palace, well-preserved old city walls in the heart of Venice just a short walk from and the Maritime Museum, which chronicles the Basilica of San Marco, the Grand Canal Dubrovnik’s long and fascinating history as and the city’s most elegant shops. one of Europe’s most storied ports. The Pre- and Post-Cruise Options are available at additional cost. Details will be provided with your Trogir reservation confi rmation. The walled town of Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site located on a small island, is a virtual open-air museum of Renaissance architecture. Visit the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, the town’s architectural and artistic treasure, featuring exquisite 13th-century carvings by local artist, Radovan. On an optional afternoon excursion, visit one of Croatia’s most spectacular natural wonders, Krka National Park, where the Krka River fl ows through a limestone landscape creating 17 dramatic waterfalls. Pula Pula’s pride rests in its wide array of Roman monuments, most impressive of which is the magnifi cent Arena, completed in the fi rst century A.D. After ’s Colosseum, the Arena is arguably the fi nest and most intact Roman amphitheater in the world today. Michelangelo and Piranesi took inspiration from the nearby Triumphal Arch of the Sergii, distinguished by its coffered archways and winged Victory statues. The noble Temple of , still intact after 2000 years, displays a beautiful collection of friezes. Discover the history and romance of Venice while gliding through its legendary canals on a gondola. FIVE-STAR, SMALL SHIP M.S. LE SOLÉAL Small Ship, State-of-the-Art Design The highly acclaimed, exclusively chartered M.S. LE SOLÉAL, launched in 2013, represents the newest generation of Five-Star small ships, featuring only 120 Suites and Staterooms and distinctive French sophistication.

Spacious 100% Ocean-View Stateroom with Balcony Suites and Staterooms, 95% with Private Balconies Each large, air-conditioned deluxe Stateroom and Suite (200 to 484 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 control, satellite fl at-screen television, wireless Internet access, safe, minibar, full-length closet, writing desk/dressing table, plush robes and slippers. Chic and Casual Dining International and regional cuisine is served in Dining Room the stylish, spacious L’Eclipse dining room in single, unassigned seatings; alfresco in the casual indoor-outdoor Pytheas 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 dinner; beer is served with lunch. Spacious Public Areas/ World-Class Service and Facilities Inviting and spacious public areas accommodate Lounge 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 trained and personable, English-speaking, international crew provides attentive service.

Respect for the Environment Pool Deck 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 and has been awarded the prestigious “Clean Ship” rating, an extreme rarity among ocean-cruising vessels. The ship has two tenders. Included Features OOnn bboardoard tthehe eexclusivelyxclusively cchartered,hartered, FFive-Starive-Star M.S. LE SOOLÉALLÉAL ◆ Seven-night cruise round trip Venice, Italy, with port calls in Split, Hvar, Korcˇula, Dubrovnik, Trogir, Pula and Rovinj, Croatia; and Kotor, Montenegro. ◆ Spacious, Five-Star, ocean-view Suite and Stateroom accommodations, each with a private bathroom. ◆ Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions. ◆ All meals—continental breakfast, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and dinner—throughout the cruise, featuring fi ne international and regional cuisine, served at single, unassigned seatings. ◆ Complimentary wine and beer served with dinner. ◆ Complimentary beer served with lunch. Local Expert-Guided Excursions ◆ Tour of Split, featuring visits to Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Meˇstrovi´c Gallery. ◆ Visits to Hvar’s St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Benedictine Monastery. ◆ Korcˇula walking tour including a visit to the Abbey Treasury. ◆ Visit to Kotor, Montenegro, a UNESCO World Heritage site. ◆ Walking tour of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage site, including a visit to the Rector’s Palace. ◆ Walking tour of the historic city of Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site. ◆ Walking tour of Pula, featuring the monumental Roman Arena. ◆ Walking tour of Rovinj, featuring the legendary St. Euphemia Church. Exclusive Cultural Enrichments ® ◆ COASTAL LIFE FORUM with a Puljani family who will discuss life in Croatia. ◆ Exclusive, private lecture by a former director of the Institute for the Restoration of Dubrovnik. ◆ Specially arranged, private, traditional Croatian klapa performance. ◆ Introduction to Croatian language basic phrases. Enhanced Travel Services ◆ Transfers and luggage handling abroad for participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). ◆ All excursions and visits, as outlined above, with experienced local guides. ◆ Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers. ◆ Optional excursion to Krka National Park at additional cost. ◆ The services of an experienced team of Gohagan & Company Program Directors throughout the program. ◆ Hospitality desk aboard ship. ◆ Travel document wallet, name badge and pre-departure information. ◆ Automatic $250,000 fl ight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on fl ights by Gohagan & Company. DUBROVNIK: ARCHITECTURAL LEGACY PRESERVED From its beginnings in the seventh century, Dubrovnik has proven its resilience as one of the foremost architectural gems on the Adriatic Sea. For nearly 450 years (1358 to 1806), Dubrovnik remained the only independent city along the Dalmatian Coast, while neighboring cities were conquered by the Hungarians, Venetians, Hapsburgs and French. Due to this period of independence, the city’s historic quarters, which were mostly built in the 15th and 16th centuries, remained an intact and impressive representation of a medieval city that once rivaled Venice in art, wealth and naval capabilities. Dubrovnik’s magnifi cent Old City has been restored following the earthquake of 1979 and the Serbo-Croatian War of 1991-1995, and is one of the world’s most comprehensive restoration projects coordinated by UNESCO and the Institute for the Restoration of Dubrovnik. By special arrangement, the Institute’s former director, Professor Vjekoslav Vierda, who has worked on a wide range of restoration projects in Dubrovnik over the past 25 years, will share his insights into this truly amazing undertaking and address future challenges facing Dubrovnik and other cities committed to preserving their architectural legacy. M.S. LE SOLÉAL Deck 6, Solstice Deck 5, Equinoxe Deck 4, Pégase Deck 3, Andromède

LAND/CRUISE TARIFF (per person, based on double occupancy) Stateroom Description- Staterooms range from 200 to 484 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. December 5, 2013 December 5, 2013 Ocean-view, one large window, shower. 8 Deck 3, Andromède, forward. (limited availability) $3895 $4895 Ocean-view, small window and single door onto private, partial balcony, 7 shower. Deck 3, Andromède, aft. (limited availability) $4995 $5995 Ocean-view, small window and single door onto private, partial wall balcony, 6 shower. Deck 3, Andromède, midship. $5595 $6595 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private, 5 partial wall balcony, shower. Deck 4, Pégase, forward. $6095 $7095 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony, 4 shower. Deck 4, Pégase, midship. $6695 $7695 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto 3 partial wall balcony, shower. Deck 5, Equinoxe, forward. $6995 $7995 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony, 2 shower or tub/shower. Deck 5, Equinoxe, midship. $7395 $8395 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony, 1 shower or tub/shower. Deck 6, Solstice. $7595 $8595 Deluxe Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto partial wall balcony, Suite shower and sitting area with sofa. Deck 6, Solstice. (limited availability) $8495 $9495 Prestige Two-room, ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto large private balcony, two bathrooms: tub/shower and shower, large sitting area with sofa, $9495 $10495 Suite II two closets, writing desk and dressing table. Deck 5, Equinoxe. (limited availability) Prestige Two-room, ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto large private balcony, two bathrooms: tub/shower and shower, large sitting area with sofa, $10495 $11495 Suite I two closets, writing desk and dressing table. Deck 6, Solstice. (limited availability) ◆ An Owner’s Suite (Deck 6, Solstice) is 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 $10795 and in category 4 at $11995 on or before December 5, 2013. Add $1000 for reservations made after December 5, 2013. ◆ Taxes are an additional $460 per person and are subject to change.

* M.S. LE SOLÉAL 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. CRUISING THE DALMATIAN COAST RESERVATION FORM

Send to: Please make my/our reservation(s) Email: [email protected] Julie Preddy in Stateroom Category: Facebook group: RazorbacksOnTour- Arkansas Alumni Association Arkansas Alumni Association 1st Choice _____ 2nd Choice _____ P.O. Box 1070 Twitter: RazorbacksOnTour ❏ Fayetteville, AR 72702 Double occupancy (two twin beds). (479) 575-6368 or 1-800-775-3465 Fax: (479) 575-5177 ❏ Double occupancy (one queen bed). ❏ Single accommodations. ______❏ I am reserving as a single but prefer Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Year to share accommodations and will allow you to select my roommate ______(shares cannot be guaranteed). Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Year Please make my/our reservation(s): ______Venice Options Street Mailing Address (no P.O. Box number please) ❏ Pre-Cruise or ❏ Post-Cruise ______-______City State ZIP Code ❏ Double at $1270 per person. ❏ ______Single at $1995 per person. Telephone: (Home) (Business) ❏ I am reserving as a single but prefer to share accommodations and will ______allow you to select my roommate Email Address (Mobile) (shares cannot be guaranteed). ______Preferred Name(s) on Badge(s) Tour No. 058-06/18/14-024 ❏ I/We want you to book my/our air from Program reservations require a deposit of $600 per person and $200 per person Venice Pre- or Post-Cruise Option. By reserving and ______depositing on this program, I/we accept and agree to the Terms and Conditions. (fi ll in departure city) ❏ Enclosed is my/our check(s) for $______as deposit. to Venice, Italy, with return from Make checks payable to Thomas P. Gohagan & Company. Venice, Italy, at additional cost to ‡ ❏ I/We authorize you to charge my/our deposit of $______to: be advised. ❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard ❏ Economy Class ❏ ______Business Class Card Number Exp. Date ❏ First Class

______‡ Note: Airfare is subject to change and Signature as it appears on credit card availability and is nonrefundable. All FINAL PAYMENTS are required to be made by check or ❏ I/we will make my/our own wire transfer by March 14, 2014. air arrangements. PAID Company Gohagan & U.S. Postage PRSRT STD PRSRT

The historic, island town of Trogir is a virtual showcase of Renaissance, Romanesque and Baroque architecture.

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Should you have to arrive or depart on time. cancel, the following terms will apply: reservation cancellation(s) are If due to weather, fl ight schedules or other uncontrollable factors, subject to a $200 ($50 Pre/Post Program(s)) per person administrative you are required to spend an additional night(s), you will be responsible fee from the time of booking through 120 days prior to departure; for your own hotel, transfers and meal costs. Baggage is entirely at from 95 through 119 days prior to departure, $600 ($200 Pre/Post owner’s risk. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any Program(s)) per person; from 60 through 94 days prior to departure, person as a participant on these trips at any time. Specifi c room/cabin 50% of the published full regular tariffs; cancellations 59 days or less assignments are within the sole discretion of the hotel/cruise line. prior to departure, a no-show, or early return from the trip will result in Gohagan reserves the right to change the itinerary or trip features at forfeiture of 100% of the published full regular tariffs. In addition, any any time and for any reason, with or without notice, and Gohagan shall applicable airline cancellation fees, optional excursion cancellation fees not be liable for any loss of any kind as a result of any such changes. and administrative fees may apply. Ship schedules, port calls, hours of arrival and departure, sightseeing TRIP INSURANCE: Because our cancellation policies are strictly events, special programs and guest lecture series (if applicable), are enforced, we strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Gohagan is not insurance. In the event that you must cancel your participation in a responsible therefore and is not required to compensate passengers travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of under these circumstances. Gohagan may cancel a trip (or an option) for reimbursement. Travel insurance information will be provided by the any reason whatsoever; if so, its sole responsibility is to refund monies Arkansas Alumni Association. paid by the participant to it. Gohagan is not required to cancel any trip RATES: Prices quoted are based on fares in effect at the time of printing for any reason including without limitation, United States Department and are subject to change at any time. On land and/or cruise programs, of State, World Health Organization or other Warnings or Advisories even after full payment, Gohagan reserves the right to increase the tour of any kind. 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