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FFeaturingeaturing GGuestuest SSpeakerspeakers LEECHCH WAAŁŁEESA˛SA FFormerormer PPresidentresident ooff PPolandoland aandnd SEERGEIRGEI KHHRUSHCHEVRUSHCHEV Son of Nikita Khrushchev JJuneune 8 ––17,17, 22017017 Dear MIT Alumni and Friends,

Explore the lands and legacies forged by centuries of Baltic history and hear fi rsthand from a participant in pivotal 20th-century moments—former President of , Lech Wał˛esa—and Sergei Khrushchev, the son of Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev. Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and attend an enriching lecture by President Wał˛esa, a historic world leader and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and another by Dr. Khrushchev, a noted author and award-winning scholar, on this unique Baltic voyage. One of the great cruise itineraries of the world, it features six Baltic countries and seven UNESCO World Heritage sites and is scheduled during the best time of year when you can experience the luminous “White Nights” of the summer solstice. Experience the cultural rebirth of the and imperial treasures of St. Petersburg, , while cruising aboard the exclusively chartered, Five-Star small M.S. LE BORÉAL, which features only 110 deluxe Suites and Staterooms. Immerse yourself in the historic epicenter of the Solidarity movement in Gda´nsk, Poland; enjoy the well-preserved medieval Old Town of , ; and spend two days docked in the heart of regal St. Petersburg, with an early-opening tour of the world-acclaimed State and visits to the Peter and Paul Fortress and the spectacular czarist palaces at Petrodvorets and Pushkin. Walk amidst the stunning architecture of , ; and tour the seldom-visited town of on ’s Island. Extend your trip with a pre- and post-cruise option in and Sweden. Sharing this program with MIT are alumni from Dartmouth College and members of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Smithsonian. The number of cabins available in each category are limited so sign up today! If you have any questions or to make a reservation, please call the MIT Alumni Travel Program at 800-992-6749, or email [email protected]. You may also contact the tour operator, Thomas P. Gohagan & Company, at 800-922-3088. I hope you decide to join us.

Sincerely,

Melissa Chapman Gresh Director, MIT Alumni Travel Program

P.S. Please visit our website at alum.mit.edu/travel for details and updated information on all of our trips. Find us on Facebook at MIT Alumni Travel Program! U.S. Cruising the Baltic Sea Thursday, June 8 Sunday, June 11 Depart the U.S. Spend the day at leisure cruising the Baltic Sea while enjoying a series of enriching , lectures today and throughout the trip, including Dr. Khrushchev’s presentation. Hanseatic Cog Ship Friday, June 9 This evening, attend the Arrive in Copenhagen, Captain’s Welcome Reception. Denmark’s vibrant world-class capital of great heritage and seafaring traditions, and Tallinn, Estonia embark the Five-Star M.S. LE BORÉAL. Monday, June 12 Having largely escaped the ravages Gda´nsk, Poland/Lech Wał˛esa of World War II, Tallinn’s UNESCO Saturday, June 10 World Heritage-designated Old Town Once a fl ourishing Hanseatic League has remained virtually unchanged for port, today Gda´nsk showcases its glorious 600 years. During the walking tour, architectural heritage in the meticulously restored, elegant patrician mansions featuring late Renaissance and Baroque façades in the Stare Miasto (Old Town). Stroll along the pedestrian-only Droga Królewska (the Royal Route) to see the iconic Neptune’s Fountain and the 14th-century Artus Court, a Gothic guildhall inspired by the ideals of Britain’s legendary King Arthur, which now houses a fascinating collection of Polish artifacts. In 1980, shipyard workers led by Lech Wał˛esa founded the Solidarity movement, the fi rst independent trade Visby’s medieval wall, constructed in the 13th century, union in Eastern and the key stretches two miles in length around the town. factor in winning the Polish struggle against . Visit the historic see Toompea Castle—the seat of Lenin Shipyard, where the movement Estonia’s Parliament—the landmark began, and its Monument to the Fallen Cathedral and the Shipyard Workers. Enjoy time to explore 13th-century Church of St. Nicholas. Gdan´ sk’s lovely Old Town at your own pace. Visit the medieval Town Hall, the only By special arrangement, meet the intact Gothic-style hall in . leader of the Solidarity movement, former Enjoy time on your own to explore Tallinn’s President of Poland and Nobel Peace Prize Old Town before returning to the ship. Laureate Lech Wał˛esa, on board the ship this evening. Mr. Wał˛esa will discuss his St. Petersburg, Russia perspective on Solidarity, globalization and Tuesday, June 13 progress in the , with time for founded majestic St. Petersburg questions and answers. in 1703 as his “Window on the West.”

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S SWEDEN c i VISBY t l a DENMARK B UNESCO COPENHAGEN World Heritage Site North Cruise Itinerary Train Routing Sea GDA´NSK Air Routing POLAND Pre-Cruise Option Tallinn, a hub of culture and comm the 600-year-old spires and gables After cruising into the heart of the city, show performed in the Nikolaevsky enjoy a specially arranged, early-entry Art Center is offered. guided tour of one of the world’s greatest art repositories, the incomparable St. Petersburg State Hermitage Museum. Former czarist Wednesday, June 14 palace of Catherine the Great and a This morning, visit the imperial compound UNESCO World Heritage site, of Pushkin and Catherine the Great’s its spectacular collections are rivaled elaborate rococo palace, a UNESCO World only by the museum’s lavish interior. Heritage site, highlighted by a special This afternoon’s panoramic tour of visit to the extraordinary Room the historic city center, a UNESCO World which is said to be the “Eighth Wonder Heritage site, features legendary landmarks of the World.” Then, savor a lunch of scattered across more than 100 islands and traditional Russian specialties. linked by more than three times as Enjoy a guided tour of the splendid many bridges. St. Petersburg’s main parklands and extravagant UNESCO thoroughfare, Nevsky Prospekt, showcases World Heritage-designated Grand Palace exquisite examples of Russian Baroque and of Petrodvorets, commissioned by neoclassical architecture. See the ornate Peter the Great to rival the Palace Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood of Versailles. The elaborately landscaped (Church of the Resurrection of Christ), grounds feature magnifi cent formal built on the site of Emperor Alexander II’s gardens and cascading fountains. Return to assassination, and the 19th-century St. Isaac’s St. Petersburg by , skimming Cathedral, with a striking golden dome that over the . is one of the glories of the city’s skyline. Visit St. Petersburg’s fi rst building, Helsinki, Finland the Peter and Paul Fortress, constructed to Thursday, June 15 secure the country’s access to the sea, and Helsinki was named the World Design the impressive Baroque Cathedral of Saints Capital in 2012 for its innovative use of Peter and Paul, containing the tombs of design in stimulating an urban environment. 32 czars, from Peter the Great to Nicholas II, Stand on deck as the ship approaches the th the last of the Romanovs. city for the best view of the 18 -century The evening is at leisure. An optional maritime fortress of , opportunity to attend a Russian folklore a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The traditional fi shing and colorful edifi ces along Copenhagen’s Nyhavn retain the waterfront’s authentic 18th-century maritime character. merce since the Hanseatic League, refl ects its history in St. Petersburg’s Church of the Resurrection of Christ is that defi ne its picturesque skyline. a showcase of neo-medieval . On a panoramic city tour, see the stately Enjoy time at leisure before returning Senate Square and the diplomatic quarter to the ship. This evening, attend the of Kaivopuisto. Visit the modernistic Captain’s Farewell Reception. Temppeliaukio Church, or “Church of the Rock,” impressively hewn out of Stockholm/U.S. natural bedrock. Enjoy free time to explore Saturday, June 17 Helsinki’s lively Market Square before Be on deck as you cruise through the scenic reboarding the ship. Stockholm , the gateway to Sweden’s magnifi cent “Venice of the North.” Visby, Gotland Island, Sweden Disembark and continue on to explore the Friday, June 16 historic splendor and dramatic beauty of Call at the Baltic island of Gotland, rich Stockholm on the post-cruise option or in Swedish history with abundant ancient depart for the U.S. sites and more than 100 medieval churches. The marvelous Old Town of Visby, the former Baltic center of the Wonders of Norway ◆ ◆ Oslo ◆ Copenhagen Hanseatic League, is a UNESCO World By Flåm Mountain Railway and Coastal Heritage site and arguably the best Pre-Cruise Option preserved medieval city in . $2460 Double occupancy, $3060 Single occupancy On the walking tour of this “city of roses,” Immerse yourself in majestic Norwegian see the 13th-century walls, the original landscapes and traditional Scandinavian culture medieval gates, towers and stone warehouses. on this unique and exclusive fi ve-night journey from Bergen to Copenhagen. Tour the historic Tour the iconic Cathedral of St. Mary and city of Bergen, including Bryggen (the old the Gotlands Historical Museum. wharf), a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Enjoy a phenomenal journey through the verdant, visit Troldhaugen, the home of famed composer mountainous fjordlands of Norway aboard the Edvard Grieg. Travel on the legendary Flåm Railway, named “one of the world’s most scenic Flåm Railway, one of the “most scenic train train rides” by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. rides in the world,” through pristine fjordlands, passing snowcapped mountains, cascading waterfalls and alpine lakes. Cruise by private ship on spectacular Nærøy , a UNESCO World Heritage site, see the highlights of vibrant Oslo and enjoy a panoramic tour of Copenhagen during an exclusively chartered cruise along the city’s idyllic . Accommodations are for four nights in comfortable hotels, including the historic STALHEIM HOTEL, and one night aboard an award-winning SEAWAYS ferry. Splendors of Stockholm A Royal and Nobel City Post-Cruise Option $860 Double occupancy, $1260 Single occupancy One of the most handsome Scandinavian cities, Stockholm is a harmonious blend of medieval and modern architecture showcased on 14 small islands connected by more than 23 bridges. Visit the magnifi cent City Hall, the site of the annual Nobel Prize banquet. Walk through the Gamla Stan (Old Town) and visit the maritime museum built to house the , the only preserved 17th-century war ship in the world. Accommodations are for two nights in the ideally located SHERATON STOCKHOLM HOTEL. Details will be included with your reservation confi rmation. FIVE-STAR, SMALL SHIP M.S. LE BORÉAL Small Ship, State-of-the-Art Design The exclusively chartered M.S. LE BORÉAL represents the newest generation of Five-Star small , featuring only 110 Suites and Staterooms and distinctive French sophistication. Elegantly Appointed Suites and Staterooms, 95% with Private Balconies Each air-conditioned deluxe Stateroom and Suite (200 to 484 square feet), features a private Stateroom with Balcony bathroom with shower, luxurious Five-Star hotel amenities and minibar with complimentary beverages; most have two twin beds that convert into one queen bed. Enjoy accommodation amenities including individual climate control, satellite fl at-screen television, wireless Internet access, safe, full-length closet, writing desk/dressing table, plush robes and slippers. Chic and Casual Dining International and regional cuisine is served in the stylish, spacious dining room in single, unassigned Dining Room seatings; alfresco in the casual indoor-outdoor restaurant; or from 24-hour room service. Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages are available throughout the cruise. Continental and buffet breakfasts, buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and a four-course dinner are served daily. Complementary wine is served with lunch and dinner. Spacious Public Areas/ World-Class Service and Facilities In keeping with the low passenger density, Lounge the public areas are spacious and inviting and can 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 trained and personable, English-speaking, international crew provides attentive service. Pool Deck Respect for the Environment The state-of-the-art propulsion system and custom-built stabilizers provide an exceptionally smooth, quiet and comfortable voyage. By design, the ship is energy effi cient and environmentally protective of marine ecosystems and has been awarded the prestigious “Clean Ship” designation due to its advanced eco-friendly features, a rarity among -cruising vessels. The ship has two tenders. Acclaimed Guest Speakers Former Polish President and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Lech Wał˛esa. Scholar and author Sergei Khrushchev, son of Premier Nikita Khrushchev. Included Features On board the exclusively chartered, Five-Star Small Ship M.S. LE BORÉAL ◆ Eight-night cruise from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Stockholm, Sweden, featuring port calls at Gda´nsk, Poland; Tallinn, Estonia; St. Petersburg, Russia; Helsinki, Finland; and Visby, Sweden. ◆ Elegantly appointed, Five-Star Suite or Stateroom, each with a private bathroom. ◆ Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions. ◆ Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages are available throughout the cruise. ◆ All meals—early 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. ◆ Complementary wine is served with lunch and dinner. ◆ Tour of the storied port city of GGda´dannsk,´ sk including its historic Lenin Shipyard and Old Town. ◆ Walking tour of TTallinn’sallinn’s historic and medieval quarters, a UNESCO World Heritage site. ◆ Specially arranged, early entry to St. Petersburg’s world-renowned SStatetate HHermitageermitage Museum,Museum a UNESCO World Heritage site. ◆ City tour of SSt.t. PPetersburg,etersburg a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring a visit to the impressive Peter and Paul Fortress. ◆ Excursion to two UNESCO World Heritage sites—Peter the Great’s PPetrodvoretsetrodvorets and Catherine the Great’s palace in PPushkin,ushkin featuring the acclaimed Amber Room—including a lunch of traditional Russian specialties. ◆ City tour of HHelsinkielsinki featuring a visit to Temppeliaukio Church and a view of the old fortifi cations of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Suomenlinna. ◆ Walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-designated VVisby,isby a historic former Hanseatic city on the island of Gotland. 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, English-speaking local guides. ◆ Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers. ◆ Group visa is included for excursions in Russia. ◆ Complimentary bottled in your Suite or Stateroom and on excursions. ◆ An optional cultural performance in St. Petersburg is available at additional cost. ◆ Hospitality desk aboard the ship. ◆ The services of experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors throughout the program. ◆ Complimentary use of a state-of-the-art audio headset for each participant during guided excursions. ◆ 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. Distinguished World Leader Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Lech Wał˛esa

By exclusive arrangement, Lech Wał˛esa, former president of Poland (1990 to 1995), Polish hero and international icon in the pursuit of freedom and democracy, will meet with our group on board the M.S. LE BORÉAL. From his position as a marine electrician in Gda´nsk’s Lenin Shipyard, Mr. Wał˛esa emerged as a world-renowned fi gure in the struggle against Communism during the 1980 shipyard workers’ strike and the establishment of the Polish Solidarity labor movement. Despite winning the right to form an independent union, Mr. Wał˛esa and Solidarity continued to confront the Soviet-backed regime of General Wojciech Jaruzelski, which jailed Mr. Wał˛esa and imposed martial law in Poland in December 1981. Mr. Wał˛esa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983, a watershed moment widely considered to have been the fi rst crack in the Soviet Union’s Curtain, which crumbled with the Wall in 1989. Mr. Wał˛esa became the fi rst foreign non-head of state to address a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress in 1989.

Guest Speaker Sergei Khrushchev A distinguished author and scholar, Dr. Sergei Khrushchev is the son of former Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev (1957-1964) and a visiting professor of Slavic studies at Brown University, where he has also served as a senior fellow at the Watson Institute for International Studies. Dr. Khrushchev’s research has focused on the history of the and the turning points in relations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union in the Khrushchev, Eisenhower and Kennedy eras; the history of Soviet missiles and space development, in which he played an active role; and the Soviet Union’s transformation from centralized to decentralized government and market economy. He co-authored his father’s memoirs, The Time, the People, the Power (1999), and translated them into English (2005-2007). Dr. Khrushchev is a popular commentator for the American media and the author of more than 350 books and articles, including Khrushchev on Khrushchev (1990), Nikita Khrushchev: Crisis and Missiles (1994) and Nikita Khrushchev and the Creation of a Super Power (2000).

Scheduled guest speakers may be altered due to circumstances beyond our control. See Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Agreement. M.S. LE BORÉAL Deck 6, Le Deck 5, Le Normandie Deck 4, Le Lafayette Deck 3, Le Champollion

Early Booking Stateroom LAND/CRUISE TARIFF excluding taxes* Tariff* after ‡ Tariff* through Category Per person, based on double occupancy Dec. 2, 2016 Dec. 2, 2016 Ocean-view, one large window, shower. 8 Deck 3, Le Champollion, forward. (limited availability) $6195 $7195 Ocean-view, small window and single door onto private, partial wall balcony, 7 shower. Deck 3, Le Champollion, aft. (limited availability) $7795 $8795 Ocean-view, small window and single door onto private, partial wall balcony, 6 shower. Deck 3, Le Champollion, midship. $8295 $9295 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private, 5 partial wall balcony, shower. Deck 4, Le Lafayette, forward. $8495 $9495 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony, 4 shower. Deck 4, Le Lafayette, midship. $9195 $10195 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony, 3 shower. Deck 5, Le Normandie, forward. $9395 $10395 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony, 2 shower or tub/shower. Deck 5, Le Normandie, midship. $9995 $10995 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony, 1 shower or tub/shower. Deck 6, Le France. $10195 $11195 Deluxe Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony, tub/shower and sitting area with sofa. $10995 $11995 Suite Deck 6, Le France. (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, two $11995 $12995 Suite II closets, writing desk and dressing table. Deck 5, Le Normandie. (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, two $12995 $13995 Suite I closets, writing desk and dressing table. Deck 6, Le France. (limited availability) Owner’s Two-room, ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors onto two private balconies, one and a half bathrooms, separate tub and shower, sitting room with sofa, $14995 $15995 Suite table and four chairs and writing desk. Deck 6, Le France. (limited availability) Singles are available in category 6 at $15395* and in category 4 at $16895* on or before December 2, 2016. Add $1000 for reservations made after December 2, 2016. *Taxes are an additional $495 per person and are subject to change. ‡ M.S. 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