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Douro Riverthrough Oneofeurope’S World Explorersthenwe’Ll Launchedtheirhistory-Makingjourneys NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas, Reserve your Douro River cruise today! entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and PROGRAM DATES INCLUDED FEATURES Trip #:2-23942W Romance of the meals not mentioned in this brochure under included fea- tures; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. Send to: Romance of the Douro River MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained Air Program dates: October 11-22, 2018 Dartmouth College to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of ACCOMMODATIONS YOUR ONE-OF-A-KIND JOURNEY this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or Paid c/o AHI Travel whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger Land | Cruise Program dates: October 12-22, 2018 (With baggage handling.) Enrichment programs AHI Travel to themselves or to others on the trip, subject only to the re- •Expert-led enhance U.S. Postage International Tower-Suite 600 Std. Presorted quirement that the portion of the total amount paid which • Three nights in Lisbon, Portugal, your insight into the region. 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue corresponds to the unused services and accommodations be refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including at the first-class Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade. Chicago, IL 60631 without limitation those who permanently or periodically use LAND | CRUISE PROGRAM • Discovery excursions highlight the local Douro River a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fit • Seven nights aboard the exclusively chartered, culture, heritage and history: Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends of Dartmouth, Please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 with questions regarding this trip or to and able to assist them, and who will be totally responsible Category-Deck Full Price Special Savings Special Price* first-class MS Gil Eanes. for providing all required assistance. Lisbon | Porto | Alto Douro Wine Region make a reservation. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation of- –Delve into the history and culture of Lisbon, We invite you to join us, as well as travelers from California, fered by AHI Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excursion TRANSFERS Portugal’s vibrant capital city. fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the E-Lower Deck $3,645 $250 $3,395 Cornell, Duke, Penn State, and Smithsonian, on a delightful Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) ticket price may be levied. If connecting flights are requested, • All deluxe motor coach transfers in the Land | –Explore the town of Óbidos, a showcase David Lagomarsino journey to Portugal, featuring a cruise on the Douro River. Our special promotional fares may be used, in which case penal- D-Middle Deck (Aft) $4,145 $250 $3,895 Salamanca ties of as much as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if Cruise Program and baggage handling. of varied architectural styles. David Lagomarsino came to 1) ________________________________________________________________ reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After adventure begins with three nights in Lisbon, the city where Old Title First Middle Last Date of Birth Affiliation departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be C-Middle Deck (Aft) $4,345 $250 $4,095 –Marvel at the gilded library at the University Dartmouth after earning degrees charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS EXTENSIVE MEAL PROGRAM World explorers launched their history-making journeys. Then we’ll TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER B-Upper Deck (Aft) $4,745 $250 $4,495 of Coimbra. at Harvard (A.B. in History & THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who • Ten breakfasts, seven lunches and seven cruise for seven nights on the Douro River through one of Europe’s Email: _____________________________________________________________ –Visit Solar de Mateus, an 18th-century Literature) and Cambridge (Ph.D. choose to make their own airline reservations independently dinners, including Welcome and Farewell will be wholly responsible for arrival and departure transfers, A-Upper Deck (Forward) $4,945 $250 $4,695 baroque palace in Vila Réal. in History). For nearly four and a most scenic regions resplendent with rolling hills and verdant and any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of pro- Dinners on board; plus all drinks included gram cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline 2) _________________________________________________________________ S2-Middle Deck (Aft) $5,145 $250 $4,895 –Travel through Douro Valley, and enjoy half decades, he has introduced vineyards. Along the way, taste port, the region’s eponymous wine, schedule(s). on board except special wine and spirits. Title First Middle Last Date of Birth Affiliation BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline a port wine tasting. generations of Dartmouth stu- explore medieval villages and discover Portugal’s rich traditions policy and the class of service flown. Details will be provided S1-Upper Deck (Aft) $5,345 $250 $5,095 with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are –Uncover the sights of pretty Lamego. dents to the rich and tumultuous and warm people. Email: _____________________________________________________________ subject to change by the carrier without notice. Excess bag- All cabins offer river views and have bathroom with shower, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, safe and closet. history of early modern Europe in gage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces • Free time to pursue your own interests. Enjoy an intimate cruising experience on a small ship built are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your S1 features a private terrace and French balcony, S2 and A-D have a French balcony and E has a picture window. general, and of Spain’s “Golden wardrobe accordingly. Transport of baggage and personal ef- *Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel. • Welcome and Farewell Receptions to mingle specifically for river travel, and lose yourself in the old-world Street Address: ______________________________________________________ fects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. Age” in particular. Lagomarsino’s AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS- VAT, Port Tax and Service is an additional $395 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, with fellow travelers. ambience of Portugal. On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, or from trip based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated). passion for Iberian history and participants, photographic or video images of passengers and culture grows out of his extensive City: _______________________________________________________________ trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you au- Single supplement waived for solo travelers! This offer is limited, capacity controlled and tends to sell out quickly. • Clearly hear your English-speaking guide with This expertly planned trip features excursions that expose you thorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or your own VOX headset. study of the reign of Philip II—the obtaining additional approvals from you, to include photo- to history and local culture, and you have the opportunity to State: ________________________________________ ZIP: _________________ graphic and video recordings of you, as well as voice record- complex and controversial 16th- ings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, Let us arrange your flights! • Tipping of guides and drivers. personalize your cruise by joining excursions of your choice on marketing, advertising, publicity and/or training activities. century king who not only united RESPONSIBILITY select days. Space is limited, so we encourage you to make your -AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association AAHI FlexAir | Our experts are ready to assist • Complimentary travel mementos. Spain and Portugal, but also Home: (_________)__________________ Cell: (_________)__________________ do not own or operate any entity which provides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the in- you in booking flights. Our personalized air program Choose from a selection of PYC | ruled a global empire so vast that reservation today! dependent suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accom- Personalize Your Cruise excursions Sharing with______________________________________ (Form sent separately) modations or other services. All such persons or entities are offers the following advantages: the sun literally never set on it. independent contractors. 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