MEDIEVAL SOJOURN Aboard Marina BARCELONA to ATHENS • OCTOBER 5–16, 2020
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MEDIEVAL SOJOURN aboard Marina BARCELONA TO ATHENS • OCTOBER 5–16, 2020 BOOK BY APR 7, Reduced Single Supplement 2020 FOR SOLO GUESTS!★ 2-FOR-1 CRUISE FARES & FREE UNLIMITED INTERNET Featuring OLife Choice: INCLUDES ROUND-TRIP AIRFARE* PLUS, CHOICE OF 6 FREE SHORE EXCURSIONS**, OR FREE BEVERAGE PACKAGE***, OR $600 SHIPBOARD CREDIT ABOVE OFFERS ARE PER STATEROOM, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY SPONSORED BY: MEDIEVAL SOJOURN IS PROUD TO BE THE #1 SELLER OF 10 NIGHTS ABOARD MARINA • OCTOBER 5 –16, 2020 BARCELONA TO ATHENS FEATURING: MONTE CARLO • ROME • SORRENTO/CAPRI • SANTORINI MYTILENE • ISTANBUL • KUS¸ADASI/EPHESUS 2-FOR-1 CRUISE FARES & FREE UNLIMITED INTERNET Featuring OLife Choice: INCLUDES ROUND-TRIP AIRFARE* PLUS, CHOICE OF 6 FREE SHORE EXCURSIONS**, OR FREE BEVERAGE PACKAGE***, OR $600 SHIPBOARD CREDIT ABOVE OFFERS ARE PER STATEROOM, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY IF BOOKED BY APRIL 7, 2020 FOLLOW GO NEXT TRAVEL: R1 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #32322 Hagia Sophia, Istanbul,Turkey MSU Alumni Office 156-2 MedievalSojourn R1 535 Chestnut Road, Room 300 TWIN CITIES, MN East Lansing, MI 48824-2005 Cover Image: DEAR MSU ALUMNI AND FRIENDS, Encounter the history of the eastern Mediterranean during the fall aboard Oceania Cruises’ Marina. Begin in Barcelona, a thriving center of arts and culture. From there, sail to Monte Carlo and take in the glamorous Monte Carlo Casino and the Circuit de Monaco, the site of the famed Grand Prix. In Rome, come face to face with antiquity as you experience the ancient Roman Forum, the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, and Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Explore Sorrento—stroll the seaside promenades and cobblestone streets, travel to see the spellbinding ruins of Pompeii, or hop over to Capri to tour its charming villages. Then, stop in Santorini and see its breathtaking rock formations climbing from the volcanic floor. Then sail to Mytilene—the “Garden of the Aegean”—and see its ancient Roman theater and Byzantine castle. Spend two days exploring Istanbul, a city astride two continents. Walk through the Blue Mosque, see Topkapi Palace, and pay a visit to the spice market. Before journey’s end in Athens, discover the ruins of Ephesus, including the legendary Library of Celsus. Travel to these wonderful ports with Go Next, the alumni cruise leader, and its preferred cruise partner, Oceania Cruises, offering the best value in upscale cruising. Discover the outstanding benefits of traveling with Go Next, from the thoughtful assistance of the Guest Interaction Specialists and the expertise of the exclusive on-site Go Next Program Managers, to the camaraderie of exploring the world with like-minded travelers. Go Next handles the details, so you can relax and immerse yourself in each extraordinary destination. Join fellow alumni on this journey aboard Oceania Cruises’ elegant Marina, an award-winning ship with world-class cuisine and amenities. Space is limited, so sign up now for the best choice of stateroom category. The OLife Choice offer––including round-trip airfare* and your stateroom’s choice of six free shore excursions, a free House Select Beverage Package, or $600 shipboard credit—is available only until April 7, 2020. Go Green! Regina Cross Director of Alumni Travel Michigan State University Alumni Office SPACE IS LIMITED. BOOK NOW! OFFERS EXPIRE APRIL 7, 2020 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL GO NEXT AT 888.664.0150 OR MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI OFFICE AT 888.697.2863 www.GoNext.com/Medieval20B Santorini Rhode Island TRAVEL INSURANCE We strongly suggest purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance information will be sent to you by Michigan State University with your confirmation letter. OPERATOR/PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT Go Next, Inc. 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