Exclusive U-M Alumni Travel departure – May 14-28, 2021

Legendary from to the Turquoise Coast 15 days for $4,992 total price from Detroit ($4,595 air, land & cruise inclusive plus $397 airline taxes and fees) Exotic sights, scents, and sounds reign in this fascinating land where and meet. From Istanbul, magnificent “Empress of the World,” to ancient ruins, stunning landscapes, and the dramatic Turquoise Coast where we board privately chartered “gulet” yachts for a distinctive four-day voyage, Turkey engages and beguiles, offering us an unparalleled small group experience.

Black Sea Destination Istanbul Motorcoach Gulet Yacht Cruise Extension (motorcoach) Entry/Departure / TURKEY Cappadocia Izmir

Göcek Turquoise We spend four nights aboard our authentic gulet along the Turquoise Coast. Coast Avg. High (°F) May Jun Day 1: Depart U.S. for Istanbul, Turkey 3,500-year-old obelisk brought from in 390 ce. Istanbul 69 77 Antalya 79 86 Next we visit the Blue , with its 20,000 blue Day 2: Arrive Istanbul We arrive in Turkey’s tiles and signature six minarets. We then visit cultural and spiritual heart today and transfer to our the renowned Museum of Turkish & Islamic Art, th th Your Small Group Tour Highlights hotel located near Taksim Square, the heart of mod- housing priceless artifacts from the 8 to 20 cen- ern Istanbul. As guests’ arrival times may vary greatly, turies. After lunch at a local restaurant we con­­tinue Exotic Istanbul, including Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia we have no group activities or meals planned; on our on to , the 6th-century church that Sophia • Private Bosphorus cruise • WWI battlefield of own we can explore the area surrounding our hotel or was Christendom’s most important before becom- Gallipoli • Ruins at ancient Troy, Pergamum, • simply relax. Dinner tonight is on our own. ing a mosque in the 15th century. B,L Rustic village of Sirince • Four-night “Blue Voyage” aboard privately chartered gulet yacht • Cruising to secluded coves Day 3: Istanbul We get our first real taste of this Day 5: Istanbul This morning we tour splendid and hidden sites • Opportunities for swimming, snorkel- city straddling two continents today as we set out Topkapi, for 400 years the palace of Ottoman sultans ing, • Sunken Baths of Cleopatra • Ancient site of on a walking tour along lively pedestrian Istiklal that today ranks among the world’s richest museums. Perge • Antalya’s acclaimed Archaeological Museum Street, lined with boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and We continue on to the Basilica Cistern, the marble- late Ottoman-era buildings. We see the acclaimed columned underground chamber that provided water Day Itinerary Hotel Rating mosaics and frescoes at (now Kariye to Istanbul in antiquity. Our next stop is the Grand 1 Depart U.S. for Istanbul Museum) then take a panoramic drive along Istan­ Bazaar, the covered market housing some 5,000 2-5 Istanbul Hilton Istanbul Deluxe bul’s Old City walls. Then we visit intimate Rustem shops along 60 “streets.” The remainder of the day Bosphorus Pasha mosque, with its exquisite Iznik tiles, followed and evening is free for independent exploration. B 6 Assos/Troy Nazlihan Hotel Not rated by the renowned Spice Market. After lunch on our 7-8 Izmir Swissotel Grand Deluxe Efes own here, we take a private cruise on the Bosphorus, Day 6: Istanbul/Gallipoli/Troy/Assos Leaving the waterway that separates Europe from Asia. Istanbul this morning, we travel to the northern 9-12 Turquoise Gulet yacht Not rated Coast cruise This evening we take a short walk to a local restaurant Aegean Coast for a brief visit to Gallipoli, haunt- 13-14 Antalya Akra Barut Deluxe for a welcome dinner of traditional Turkish fare. B,D ing site of 31 Allied cemeteries from . 15 Depart Antalya for U.S. Then we ferry across the to Troy, once Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel Day 4: Istanbul Today we encounter Old Istanbul, believed to exist only in Homer’s epic poem until the industry standard reference. Unrated hotels may be too beginning with the ancient Roman Hippodrome, the present site was discovered in the 1870s. After touring small, too new, or too remote to be listed.

22 Visit us at alumni.umich.edu/travel B – Breakfast; L – Lunch; D – Dinner Tour limited to 24 Alumni Association members and friends here we con­tinue south to Behramkale, ancient The same wind Assos, where we spend the night. B,L,D that uproots trees Day 7: Assos/Pergamum/Izmir Today we explore­ makes the grass shine.” one of Turkey’s most spectacular ancient sites: wind- – Rumi swept Pergamum, a major power in the 3rd and 2nd centuries bce, with a wealth of Hellenistic ruins. Then we continue on to Izmir. B,L,D factory to watch a demonstration of this age-old craft. Late afternoon we board our gulets. B,L,D Day 8: Izmir/Ephesus Few ancient sites compare­ to Ephesus, the world’s best-preserved classical­ city which Day 10: Cruising – Aga Limani/Cleopatra Baths we explore today. Dating to at least 1300 bce, Ephesus We begin our “Blue Voyage” along the stunning was Asia Minor’s largest metropolis­ and principal port. Turquoise Coast this morning as we cruise to the Our tour includes the Terrace Houses, the recently hidden cove of Aga Limani. From here we have the restored “houses of the rich,” with their outstand- option of taking a three-hour hike to the Greco- ing mosaic floors and frescoed walls. Then we enjoy Roman ruins at Lydea, ending at the breathtaking lunch in the rustic village of Sirince. B,L Sunken Baths of Cleopatra. B,L,D

Day 9: Izmir/Göcek Today we journey south to Day 11: Cruising – Göcek/Dalyan This morning coastal Göcek, stopping along the way at a carpet we disembark and coach to nearby Dalyan, where we board a small skiff for a trip through an intriguing maze of channels. At the Lake of Koycegiz we see our first Lycian rock tombs on the hills above us. B,L,D Our Private Turkish Gulets Day 12: Cruising – Gemiler Island/Kayakoy Today we cruise to Gemiler Island to tour its 6th-century Byzantine monastery. Then we coach to the Greek “ghost town” of Kayakoy, abandoned after World War I and now preserved as a historical monument. We explore the town and its churches then return to On Day 8 we visit the impressive ruins at Ephesus. our gulets for our last night on board. B,L,D

Crew: 4 Avg. Length: 85 ft Day 13: Fethiye/Antalya We cruise this morning Tour Departs: May 14, 2021 Passenger Capacity: 14 Avg. Width: 21 ft to Fethiye, where we disembark then set out by motor- Prices include international airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees coach through the for Antalya. We Boston, New York, This tour includes a four-night cruise aboard a privately $4,492 chartered gulet yacht. Gulets are teakwood with reach the seaside city in time for lunch and a visit to Washington, DC the acclaimed Archaeological Museum. a broad sun deck, plus both indoor and outdoor B,L Chicago, Houston, dining areas. Cabins are small but comfortable, Los Angeles, , $4,792 each with private facilities. This morning we tour the Day 14: Antalya/Perge San Francisco ruins at Perge, an city once among the world’s prettiest and most prosperous. Then we re- Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Dallas, $4,892 Post-Tour Extension turn to Antalya for a walking tour of its charming Old Town, including ’s Gate and the lovely Yivli Philadelphia Minare (Fluted Minaret). This afternoon is at leisure Cincinnati, Cleveland, May 28-June 1, 2021 before tonight’s farewell dinner at a local restaurant. B,D Denver, Detroit, Cappadocia & Konya Minneapolis, Orlando, $4,992 5 days/4 nights for $895 total price Day 15: Depart for U.S. This morning we board Phoenix, Portland (OR), Single Supplement: $175 an early flight for our return to the United States. B Seattle, Tampa We visit ancient Konya then explore in depth the Land Only (transfers not included) $3,595 bizarre rock formations and underground cities of Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person Cappadocia and the Goreme Valley. Your Tour Price Includes based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $397, which are subject to change • Round-trip air transportation from listed cities Your Tour Price Includes until final payment is made. • 13 nights’ accommodations: 9 nights in Deluxe and unrated Single travelers please add $895. All 2021 tour prices • Private motorcoach transportation Antalya/Konya/Cappadocia hotels; 4 nights aboard privately chartered gulet yacht • 4 nights’ accommodations: one night in Konya at Hilton Garden • 30 meals: 13 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 8 dinners above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) Inn (First Class); 3 nights in Cappadocia at Kapadokya Lodge • Extensive sightseeing as described, including all are guaranteed. (First Class) entrance fees Business Class upgrade on round-trip Trans-Atlantic flight: • 11 meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners $3,995 per person in addition to the above costs (upgrade • Extensive included sightseeing: Meviana (Whirling ) • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director Museum in Konya, rock churches of Goreme Valley (including • Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip is subject to availability and pricing is subject to change). open-air museum), Kaymakli’s underground city, Zelve Valley, • Luggage handling for one bag per person Please note: This trip involves considerable walking on Avanos and Troglodyte villages of Cavusin and Uchisar • Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, uneven or cobblestone streets and at sites of ancient • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director and all drivers • Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, ruins. You should be in good physical condition to and all drivers • $100 frequent traveler credit towards your next U-M/Odysseys enjoy the tour to its fullest. Unlimited tour ($200 after 3 tours; $300 after 10 tours)

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Important Information About Your Tour General Terms and Conditions Please read this information carefully, as payment of a deposit represents your acceptance of the following Terms and Conditions.

Tour Prices Not Included in Your Tour Price Tour prices quoted are guaranteed Airfare from your hometown to your through December 31, 2021, and include departure city; costs of passports and accommodations based on double visas; personal expenses such as beverages, occupancy; airfare from your departure laundry, room service, and meals not city; airline taxes, surcharges, and fees, specified; immunizations and inoculations; and port charges and cruise line fees communications charges; airport transfers (where applicable), which are subject when purchasing a land-only package; to change until final payment has been gratuities to your Odysseys Unlimited Tour made; internal air, rail, and motorcoach Director and shipboard personnel (if a transportation; meals, sightseeing, and cruise is included in your tour), which are transfers as described; hotel taxes; at your discretion (suggested gratuities: entrance fees for included sightseeing; the $10–$15 per guest, per day); and a Travel services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Protection Plan. Additional baggage fees Director; luggage handling for one bag levied directly by the airline(s) may apply per person; and all gratuities as described and are subject to change at any time. You below. Please note that the cost of air should confirm directly with your airline(s) upgrades is subject to change. prior to departure. Gratuities Registration and Payment Tour prices include all gratuities for local A deposit of $500 per person confirms guides, dining room servers, airport and your reservation. Full payment is due at hotel porters, and all drivers on base least 95 days prior to departure and may tours and on optional extensions when be made by personal check or credit card. accompanied by an Odysseys Unlimited Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. reserves the right representative. Please note that gratuities to cancel any reservations that are not paid for the Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director in full at any time after final payment is and shipboard personnel (if a cruise is due. If you make your reservation after the included in your tour) are not included. final payment date, payment in full will be These tips are optional and should be required upon reservation. extended on a voluntary basis. Gratuities are not included on “On Your Own” Cancellations and Refunds optional extensions. If you must cancel your tour, the effective date of can­cellation will be upon our please visit www.tsa.gov), as well as for our receipt of your notification. Refunds for international travel partners: your full name cancellations are subject to the following as it appears on your passport, date of birth, per person charges: and gender. In addition, airlines may require that we provide them with your For all tours (except as noted) contact information prior to departure. Prior to departure Charge In the event an airline ticket is issued with 95 days or more: $200 incorrect information you have provided, 94-65 days: 25% of tour price or if you use a different passport than 64-45 days: 50% of tour price originally cited, you will be responsible for 44-30 days: 75% of tour price charges associated with the ticket’s reissue. 29-0 days: No refund Travel Documents A passport valid for at least six months For Egypt & the Eternal Nile, after the completion of your tour is Machu Picchu to the Galapagos, required for U.S. citizens on all tours Patagonian Frontiers in this catalog. If your tour requires Prior to departure Charge a visa(s), we strongly recommend that 95 days or more: $200 you have at least six blank visa pages 94-65 days: 50% of tour price available; for tours not requiring a visa(s), 64-30 days: 75% of tour price we recommend that your passport have at 29-0 days: No refund least three blank visa pages. We will send you specific visa and entry requirements Please note that we will not refund the after you make a reservation. You cost of any unused portion of your tour are res­p­onsible for obtaining these package. If due to unforeseen circum- documents. If you are not a U.S. stances Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. cancels citizen, please contact your embassy your tour, you will receive a complete re- or consulate to ensure you ­obtain the fund of all payments you have made to us. proper documentation. Changes to Your Reservation We will not charge a fee for any changes Health and Medical Issues made to your reservation outside of 95 We welcome all travelers, but request that days before departure. From 94 to 30 you be in good health to participate in days before departure, if you make any an Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. tour. All of changes to your reservation, a $100 per our tours involve a reasonable amount person administrative fee will apply, in of walking (typically two to three miles addition to any fees or penalties imposed per day), often uphill or on uneven or by airlines, hotels, or other third parties. cobblestone streets. You must be able to Changes are subject to availability and get on and off motorcoaches and boats cannot be guaranteed. If your reservation on your own. We regret that we cannot changes from double occupancy to single provide individual­ assistance; in such cases occupancy for any reason or at any time, you must be accompanied by a companion you will be charged the single supplement. who will assist you. Please note that many No changes to your reservation can be of our itineraries, for reasons beyond our made within 30 days of departure. control, do not accommodate wheelchairs. 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2 G e n e r a l T e r m s a n d C o n d i t i o n s the enjoyment or safety of the other tour arbitrary acts or omissions of these independent members. In that event, Michigan Alumni contractors, or of their employees, agents, Travel and Odysseys­ Unlimited, Inc. assume servants, or representatives. Michigan Alumni no financial responsibility­ for any unused Travel and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. are not portion of the tour. While we do our best liable for injury, damage, loss, accident, or delay to accommodate food allergy concerns, we that may be caused by events not within our cannot guarantee zero cross-contamination. control, including, without limitation, acts of terrorism, war, strikes, the defect of any vehicle, Air Transportation or the negligence or default of any third party. Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. includes in its tour All coupons, receipts, and tickets issued are price round-trip economy air from designated subject to the terms and conditions specified gateway cities as shown and contracts with by the air carriers, cruise lines, and other those airlines the company feels provide the independent suppliers. level of service, routings, and value necessary We will make every effort to operate our for your entire trip. While another airline may tours as planned, but we reserve the right offer a more direct connection, it may be at a to make itinerary changes as necessary. If price unavailable at the lower group rates. unforeseen circumstances require us to You will receive your preliminary air schedule change a hotel, we will select alternative approximately 2½ months prior to departure. accommodations of the same or better Please note that seat assignment on your quality. Cruise itineraries may change due international flight is usually done at airport to factors such as government regulations, check-in. Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. is unable water levels, or weather conditions. to guarantee any seat assignments. Due to the nature of tour operator tickets, other restrictions Association Disclaimer apply, including, but not limited to, frequent flyer The Association is not the Tour Operator. • The mileage accrual, stopovers, alternate travel dates, Association is not responsible for changes of upgrades, and airline taxes and fees. If you flight times, fare changes, dishonor of airline, prefer to make your own travel arrangements, hotel, or car-rental reservations, delays, losses, booking the tour “Land Only” is available injuries, inconveniences, cessation of operations, on most tours. Since international and domestic airline or tour operator bankruptcies, acts air schedules are subject to change at any time, of God, or any other event beyond our control. we recommend that you do not purchase non- • The Association acts only as an independent refundable tickets or those with high penalties contractor and not as a principal, agent, or for changes. If you choose to make your own joint venture for the airline, hotel, car-rental air arrangements, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. shall company, cruise line, and/or tour operator not have any liability for any loss resulting from named in the catalog. As a result, the cancellation of this tour or changes in this tour. Association is not responsible for their acts Responsibility or omissions. • The Association acts only as agent for the participants with respect to travel The liability of the Alumni Association of services, and it shall not be responsible for Michigan Alumni Travel as sponsor, and changes of flight times, fare changes, dishonor Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., as tour operator, of airline, hotel, or other reservations, injury, is strictly limited. Michigan Alumni Travel damage, loss of baggage, accidents, or for the and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. purchase acts or defaults of any person or entity engaged transportation, hotel accommodations, and in conveying participants or in carrying out restaurant and other services from independent other arrangements of the tour. Further, the suppliers not under our control. We serve only Association shall not be responsible for losses as agents for these suppliers in securing tour or additional expenses of the participant due arrangements, and therefore will not accept to sickness, weather, strike, civil unrest, acts responsibility for wrongful, negligent, or

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