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1 (2) Street Address: City: Province: Postal Code: Home ( ) Cell ( ) Sharing with. (Form sent separately.) I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Land Program and AHI Exclusive Air Offer I/we reserve the Land Program and request the round-trip Exclusive Air Offer to Zagre, Croatia, with a return from Durovnik to depart from: Departure City Please contact me regarding air options. Please send me information on upgrading my flights. Land Program I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. Single Accommodations I prefer single accommodations at an additional $995 USD 1(limited availaility). I request assistance in securing a roommate ut will accept a single, if one is availale at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate e found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply. Reservations are suject to availaility and processed on a first-come, firstserved asis. Reservations to e paid in full y July 20, 2016 (75 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must e accompanied y payment in full. Final payment may e made y personal cheque, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or Amex. Make cheques payale to AHI Travel. AHI has assumed all costs for the printing and distriution of this promotion. This program is exclusively arranged y AHI Travel, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60631, U.S.A. For further information, please call AHI Travel at Enclosed is a deposit of ($600 USD pp required) to reserve place(s). Accept my cheque made payale to AHI International. Charge my: MasterCard Visa Discover Amex Card # Expires / (Signature as it appears on credit card) Please note: Any payment to AHI Travel constitutes your acceptance of the terms and CST Registration No Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST Iowa Seller of Travel No. 520 Ohio Seller of Travel Reg. No Washington State Seller of Travel Reg. No PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC Memer Carriers 2016 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. *Special Price valid if ooked y the date found on the address panel. VAT is an additional $395 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, ased on doule occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional $995 (limited availaility). EXCLUSIVE AIR OFFER - Octoer 3-14, 2016 $995 from Montréal or Toronto. $1,195 from Calgary or Vancouver. Special round-trip airfare to Zagre, Croatia, from Calgary, Montréal, Toronto or Vancouver. Includes all transfers and aggage handling etween the airport, hotel and emarkation/disemarkation piers for AHI air passengers. Includes automatic flight insurance worth up to $250,000, suject to policy terms. All prices are quoted in USD, per person. Special airfares include round-trip flights, fuel surcharges, taxes, transfers and aggage handling. Please call for pricing from other departure cities. Attend Welcome and Farewell Receptions and Dinners. ItInerary Day 1 Depart Gateway CityA Day 2 Zagre, Croatia Day 3 Zagre Day 4 Zagre Hrvatsko Zagorje Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Durovnik Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative transportation prior to departure. All oat rides and deluxe motor coach Services of an experienced Travel Director transfers in the Land Program itinerary and throughout your stay. aggage handling on these transfers are Tipping of excursion guides and drivers. included. Detailed travel and destination information your exciting travel program to assist in your planning. (For details, see the day-y-day itinerary.) Complimentary travel wallet. Informative educational programs, presented y local experts, will enhance your Zagre Day 10 Durovnik Day 11 Durovnik Day 12 Return to Gateway CityA Note: Itinerary suject to change. AProvided for AHI FlexAir participants. Many Included extras Underground halls, Diocletian's Palace, Visit Zagre and Plitvice Limestone mountains and the azure waters of the Adriatic frame your travels to the coastline where the region s eclectic history comes alive. Explore and the island of. Conclude your journey in Durovnik, one of the most eautiful and historic cities along the Adriatic Coast. An experienced Travel Director and dedicated staff are committed to providing you a once-in-a-lifetime experience that features exciting excursions, stimulating lectures and ample leisure time, allowing you opportunities to make your own discoveries. This is an exclusive travel program at an outstanding value. Space is limited to ensure maximum travelling comfort. I encourage you to make your reservation today. Take advantage of our Exclusive Air Offer: $995 USD from Montréal or Toronto and $1,195 USD from Calgary or Vancouver. the island where the air is so sweet. ~ Reecca West, ( ), English author, Black Lam & Grey Falcon: A Journey Through Yugoslavia, 1941 Sincerely, Voyage, travel, and change of place impart vigor. Garielle Korn Executive Director Your personal information is never released to our travel partners. Revenue generated through the travel program supports student and alumni events and initiatives. If you prefer not to receive future mailings, please records.alumni@mcgill.ca, or send a note to, Alumni Records at 1430 Peel St., Montreal, Queec, H3A 3T3. ~ Marcus Annaeus Seneca, (54 B.C.-A.D. 39), Roman writer Cathedral of St. Domnius, CROATIA S adriatic coast Presented By discounts and pricing. program information, Special Price* $3,995* ~ Euripides, (c B.C.) Greek playwright wesite for the most current Special Savings $250 in themselves. Please call or refer to our Full Price $4,245 these are as education EXCLUSIVE AIR OFFER - from $995 USD! Details inside. (1) Exclusive round-trip air offer to Zagre, insight into the region. Croatia, from Calgary, Montréal, Toronto or Personal VOX listening devices allow Vancouver. you to hear every word from your expert, English-speaking guides. accommodations All excursions: Three nights in Zagre, Croatia, at the Admire the architecture of Zagre during a deluxe Esplanade Zagre. walking tour and visit eautiful St. Mark s Two nights in at the first-class Church. Cornaro Hotel. Discover the stunning landscapes of Two nights in at the outique Hrvatsko Zagorje and tour Klanjec s Antun Adriana Spa Hotel. Augustincic Museum and Gallery. Three nights in Durovnik at the deluxe Explore the raw, natural eauty of Plitvice Meals Roam Diocletian s Palace, a wonderful Enjoy an extensive meal program, ancient treasure, in the ancient harour featuring 10 reakfasts, three lunches and of. four dinners. Tea or coffee is included with Cruise to, where you will tour its all meals, plus wine with dinner. Take eautiful, historic town and explore the advantage of leisure time to try local cuisine island s wine country. independently. Discover the great walled city of Durovnik, Sample authentic regional specialties Pearl of the Adriatic. at local restaurants. ZagreB split dubrovnik Experience, travel Durovnik Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) Octoer 4-14, 2016 Dear alumni and friends, Situated on the pristine Dalmatian Coast, Croatia offers a remarkale history and dramatic landscapes. Venture on a 10-night journey to this region, which has seduced travellers for generations. A repository of history with enduring Roman and Venetian influences, Croatia and the Adriatic Coast offer an irresistile lend of natural eauty, cultural gems and ancient architecture. Please contact AHI Travel at with questions regarding this trip or to make a reservation. INCLUDED FEATURES land program ADRIATIC Trip #: W 1430 Peel Street #508 Montreal, QC H3A 3T3 Send to: 1430 Peel Street, #508 Montreal, QC, H3A 3T3 Toll-Free: ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY-The AHI Travel Passenger Protection Plan offers an Any Reason Cancellation feature. Don't worry! Travel happy! NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicale, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this rochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a memer of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, suject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations e refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must e accompanied y someone who is fit and ale to assist them, and who will e totally responsile for providing all required assistance. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered y AHI Travel is ased on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may e levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may e used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may e assessed y the airlines if reservations are changed or cancelled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will e charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will e wholly responsile for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details will e provided with your predeparture information. Baggage allowances are suject to change y the carrier without notice. Excess aggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardroe accordingly. Transport of aggage and personal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS-On occasion, AHI Travel otains, from its staff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or otaining additional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, pulicity and/or training activities. RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association do not own or operate any entity which provides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the independent suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities are independent contractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liale for any negligence or willful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not responsile for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services or for any sustitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned therey. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given in good faith and ased on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are suject to change at or efore the time of departure. No revisions of the printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without notice, that might ecome necessary, with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will e paid y the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsiility of the owners at all times. If the entire program is cancelled for any reason, participants shall have no claim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she has no physical, mental or other condition of disaility that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein and in more specific pre-departure passenger information. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to e held responsile for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on oard their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract etween the company(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip. Neither McGill University nor the will e responsile for the financing, arranging or conducting of the tour. They assume no liality or responsiility for damages for financial loss to person or property of any description that might occur in connection with the tour, howsoever arising from the negligence, omission or otherwise of travel services arranged through AHI Travel. CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will e suject to a $250 per person administrative fee. {Please note that you may choose, at the time of cancellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future AHI Travel program that will operate in the current calendar year or year following.} Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; days, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must e sumitted in writing to AHI International Corporation. AHI Travel s mission is to deliver inspirational educational and cultural travel programs that delight travellers. With AHI you can rely on: Experienced Travel Directors who attend to every detail of your journey. An exceptional travel value. Unique access to local sites. Flexiility and customization. Safety and security. Reserve your trip to Croatia today OCTOBER 3-14, 2016

2 ACCOMMODATIONS Ruins of Diocletian s Palace vineyards Old Town, Durovnik program HigHligHts > The group is limited to roatia and the Dalmatian Coast have long een a crossroads of cultures. It is a land that is oth familiar and exotic at turns. Discover Croatia s well-preserved Roman ruins and Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance palaces and churches. There are entire mediaeval cities where one can still tread the original warren of streets and alleys. Croatia s cultural riches are matched only y its staggering cache of natural wonders. Amid the intoxicating scent of pine groves, view rugged karst mountains, fertile plains, travertine waterfalls and miles of indented coastline with white pele eaches. Through a golden halo of sunlight, view myriad isles scattered like jewels over the turquoise sea. C 28 travellers to maximize your travel experience. > Explore the dynamic city of Zagre. > Admire exquisite landscapes of Hrvatsko Zagorje. > Witness the eauty of the multihued lakes and waterfalls in Plitvice > Stay in and explore the Roman ruins of Diocletian s Palace. > Cruise to sunny, tour its old town, and travel to the island s wine country. > Witness the inimitale Street musicians splendour of Durovnik. unesco Plitvice Lakes National Park, Diocletian s Palace in, Stari Grad Plain on and the Old City of Durovnik are the UNESCO World Heritage sites featured on this program. Market, Zagre St. Mark s Church, Zagre Steeped in soothing Mediterranean reezes and sunshine, Croatia s charms await discovery. Your journey egins in Zagre, Croatia s magnificent capital. Roam and witness its vividly hued lakes and waterfalls. Explore Croatia s scenic north country. Visit and the ancient remnants of Roman Emperor Diocletian s palace. Sail the crystal Adriatic to the sun-soaked island of, where you can explore its historic sites and urgeoning wine country. Succum to the lure of Durovnik. Stroll through the city s Old Town, and traverse its mighty walls, admiring the unique interplay of light and stone. day one Depart your gateway city for Zagre, Croatia.A AProvided for AHI Air participants. day two d Zagre, Croatia Upon arrival, transfera to the Esplanade Zagre Hotel. a Welcome Reception and Dinner. day three Zagre Educational Focus: Contemporary Croatia. Gain a thorough understanding of recent events that have shaped the stale, independent Croatia of today. Excursion: Exploring Zagre. Tucked etween the sparkling Sava River and the forested slopes of Mount Medvednica, the city of Zagre awaits you. Stroll the narrow, winding streets and admire the city s rich array of Austro-Hungarian architecture. At the heart of Zagre s eautifully preserved Upper Town, visit iconic St. Mark s Church. Originally erected in the 13th century, its rilliant tiled mosaic roof depicts the Croatian, Dalmatian and Slavic coats of arms as well as those representing Zagre. day four l Zagre Hrvatsko Zagorje Excursion: Croatia s Countryside. Enjoy a scenic drive from Zagre to Hrvatsko Zagorje, Croatia s stunning north country. Visit Klanjec, its Antun Augustincic Museum and Gallery, and the Church of St. Mary. Continue to Kumrovec, Sixteen opalescent lakes cascade from one to the next in a dramatic series of waterfalls. Miles of trails and wooden footridges wind over, around, ehind and even through the falls, immersing you in the verdant eauty of the natural wonders of this park. The constantly changing hues of the lakes azure, rilliant green, deep lue and sometimes gray are created y the angle of sunlight and a unique interaction etween water, limestone and plant life. The travertine arriers that create the waterfalls are continually reforming, so the landscape is everchanging. The park covers 297 square kilometres. The lakes descend roughly 129 metres over 8 kilometres efore flowing into the Korana River. Situated amid dense forests of eech, fir, spruce and white pine, the park is home to many animals, including lack storks, endangered European rown ears, and rare lynxes. a quaint village with an open-air museum in its old quarter that also is the irthplace of Josip Broz Tito, longtime president of the former Yugoslavia. Local Flavour: Savour lunch at a local restaurant. day five l d Excursion: Plitvice Lakes. Enjoy a refreshing escape to one of Croatia s most spectacular natural wonders. In a vision of unsurpassed eauty, 16 crystal lakes are laced together y a series of waterfalls and cascades. They shimmer in virant, constantly changing colours, a result of the karst terrain. Follow trails in the fragrant forest of eech and pine, which is home to many rare, endemic species. Continue to and check in to the Cornaro Hotel. day six l Educational Focus: Croatia s Seafaring History. Discover the significant role the Adriatic coastline has played throughout centuries of nautical history due to its strategic location and aundant ays, inlets and coves. Excursion: Exploring. Journey to the ancient harour of and delight in the city s aundant historical riches. Visit the incredile living ruin of Diocletian s Palace, which has een continuously inhaited since the Roman emperor adicated his throne in A.D See the cellars, temple ruins, peristyle, the Cathedral of St. Domnius and the Golden Gate. Roaming this complex s tangle of passageways, courtyards and underground chamers is one of Croatia s most enchanting experiences. Local Flavour: Visit a local fish market efore sitting down to a lunch featuring the catch of the day at a neary restaurant. Independent Exploration: Spend the remainder of the day at leisure. day seven Silver sunlight dances upon the turquoise waters of the Adriatic as you enjoy a ferry ride to the island of. Upon arrival, check in to the Adriana Spa Hotel. Excursion: Exploring. Discover the great treasures lying within the 13th-century walls of s Old Town, including richly ornamented Gothic palaces, picturesque squares and marle streets. Visit the Renaissance-era Cathedral of St. Stephen. Explore the Arsenal, where imposing war galleons were once repaired and refitted. Converted into a pulic theatre in 1612, part of the Arsenal is still in use today. day eight d Educational Focus: Food and Wine of Croatia. Learn aout traditional Croatian wines and regional dishes that reflect the diverse cultures that have influenced the country throughout its history. Excursion: Wine Country. Admire the architecture in the historic city of Stari Grad and other towns dating from the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries en route to s wine country. Croatia s wine-making traditions date ack more than two millennia, when Greek settlers planted the first vineyards along the Dalmatian coast. Today, wines are attracting international attention. Grown near craggy limestone luffs, several local grape varieties have proven themselves superly suited to the rugged environs. Cultural Event: Participate in a wine tasting at a local winery. Local Flavour: Enjoy a traditional dinner roasted on hot coals under a peka, an iron ell. day nine Durovnik After reakfast and some free time, cruise ack to the mainland and take a scenic drive to Durovnik, where you will check in to the day ten Durovnik Excursion: The Pearl of the Adriatic. This eautiful city was relentlessly shelled during Croatia s Homeland War in the early Cornaro HotEl Heavenly Lavender-scented reezes, an impressionist s palette of colour and the whisper of waves against picturesque shoreline: the dazzling Croatian playground of is a sensuous delight. Part of central Dalmatia s archipelago, is unique for its extensive fertile plains and fresh water springs. The island is filled with tiny inlets and secluded coves treasures at every turn. Its sloping hills are lanketed with pine forests, vineyards, olive groves and fields of hers. Boasting more sunshine than anyplace else in the Adriatic, s popularity was estalished in 1868, when the Health Society determined the island s climate was excellent for treating illnesses. The first visitors, however, were the Greeks. Arriving in 385 B.C., they developed an agricultural system in present-day Stari Grad, which remains in use today. In mediaeval times, due to its strategic location, was an important naval ase for the Venetian Repulic. Today, it is a playground for the rich and famous. 1990s, ut the mediaeval churches, graceful fountains and squares have een restored to their former glory. Admire the 14th-century Franciscan Monastery s Romanesque cloister, and visit its small apothecary, the oldest working pharmacy in Europe. Explore mediaeval Sponza Palace, which houses ancient manuscripts. Admire the loggia and ornamentation of the Rector s Palace. Visit the aroque cathedral. Independent Exploration: The rest of the day is at leisure to explore on your own. day eleven d Durovnik Independent Exploration: Spend the day exploring Durovnik s trove of architectural, cultural and artistic gems. Discover for yourself what writers throughout time have struggled to convey aout this city s inimitale allure. a Farewell Reception and Dinner. day twelve This morning, transfera to Durovnik airport for the return flight to your gateway city. NOTE: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may change. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B L D = Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. split The luxurious Cornaro Hotel puts you in the centre of, just steps from Diocletian s Palace and the city s eautiful waterfront. The hotel oasts a relaxing Terrace lounge on which to enjoy a sumptuous uffet reakfast or a glass of Croatian wine. The wellappointed guest rooms include a Smart TV, miniar and a desk. Complimentary Wi-Fi is availale. EsplanadE ZagrE ZagrE The art deco glamour of the 1920s meets modern elegance in the Esplanade Zagre. Situated in the heart of the city, this architectural treasure originally served Orient Express train passengers disemarking in Zagre. The hotel has two fine-dining restaurants and a lounge. The award-winning Esplanade also has a fitness centre and spa. Complimentary Wi-Fi is availale. adriana HVar spa HotEl HVar This deluxe hotel is just minutes from the each and s city centre. The rooftop lounge has an exquisite array of multilevel garden terraces that creates a relaxing atmosphere and offers sweeping panoramas of s ay, ancient city, lush hills and offshore islands. Savour regional dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients while dining in the restaurant. Relax with a visit to the full-service Sensori Spa or a dip in the year-round rooftop seawater swimming pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi is availale. grand Villa argentina durovnik Set atop a steep cliff, this deluxe hotel originally was a gilded private residence. Conveniently located near Durovnik s Old Town, the hotel offers lush gardens, a private each and seaside pool for tranquil escapes. A selection of three restaurants offers Croatian and international cuisine, served with magnificent views of the Adriatic Sea and ancient city. Relax and refresh with a trip to the spa or fitness centre. Later, meet friends at the ar for cocktails. Complimentary Wi-Fi is availale.

3 (2) Street Address: City: Province: Postal Code: Home ( ) Cell ( ) Sharing with. (Form sent separately.) I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Land Program and AHI Exclusive Air Offer I/we reserve the Land Program and request the round-trip Exclusive Air Offer to Zagre, Croatia, with a return from Durovnik to depart from: Departure City Please contact me regarding air options. Please send me information on upgrading my flights. Land Program I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. Single Accommodations I prefer single accommodations at an additional $995 USD 1(limited availaility). I request assistance in securing a roommate ut will accept a single, if one is availale at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate e found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply. Reservations are suject to availaility and processed on a first-come, firstserved asis. Reservations to e paid in full y July 20, 2016 (75 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must e accompanied y payment in full. Final payment may e made y personal cheque, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or Amex. Make cheques payale to AHI Travel. AHI has assumed all costs for the printing and distriution of this promotion. This program is exclusively arranged y AHI Travel, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60631, U.S.A. For further information, please call AHI Travel at Enclosed is a deposit of ($600 USD pp required) to reserve place(s). Accept my cheque made payale to AHI International. Charge my: MasterCard Visa Discover Amex Card # Expires / (Signature as it appears on credit card) Please note: Any payment to AHI Travel constitutes your acceptance of the terms and CST Registration No Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST Iowa Seller of Travel No. 520 Ohio Seller of Travel Reg. No Washington State Seller of Travel Reg. No PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC Memer Carriers 2016 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. *Special Price valid if ooked y the date found on the address panel. VAT is an additional $395 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, ased on doule occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional $995 (limited availaility). EXCLUSIVE AIR OFFER - Octoer 3-14, 2016 $995 from Montréal or Toronto. $1,195 from Calgary or Vancouver. Special round-trip airfare to Zagre, Croatia, from Calgary, Montréal, Toronto or Vancouver. Includes all transfers and aggage handling etween the airport, hotel and emarkation/disemarkation piers for AHI air passengers. Includes automatic flight insurance worth up to $250,000, suject to policy terms. All prices are quoted in USD, per person. Special airfares include round-trip flights, fuel surcharges, taxes, transfers and aggage handling. Please call for pricing from other departure cities. Attend Welcome and Farewell Receptions and Dinners. ItInerary Day 1 Depart Gateway CityA Day 2 Zagre, Croatia Day 3 Zagre Day 4 Zagre Hrvatsko Zagorje Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Durovnik Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative transportation prior to departure. All oat rides and deluxe motor coach Services of an experienced Travel Director transfers in the Land Program itinerary and throughout your stay. aggage handling on these transfers are Tipping of excursion guides and drivers. included. Detailed travel and destination information your exciting travel program to assist in your planning. (For details, see the day-y-day itinerary.) Complimentary travel wallet. Informative educational programs, presented y local experts, will enhance your Zagre Day 10 Durovnik Day 11 Durovnik Day 12 Return to Gateway CityA Note: Itinerary suject to change. AProvided for AHI FlexAir participants. Many Included extras Underground halls, Diocletian's Palace, Visit Zagre and Plitvice Limestone mountains and the azure waters of the Adriatic frame your travels to the coastline where the region s eclectic history comes alive. Explore and the island of. Conclude your journey in Durovnik, one of the most eautiful and historic cities along the Adriatic Coast. An experienced Travel Director and dedicated staff are committed to providing you a once-in-a-lifetime experience that features exciting excursions, stimulating lectures and ample leisure time, allowing you opportunities to make your own discoveries. This is an exclusive travel program at an outstanding value. Space is limited to ensure maximum travelling comfort. I encourage you to make your reservation today. Take advantage of our Exclusive Air Offer: $995 USD from Montréal or Toronto and $1,195 USD from Calgary or Vancouver. the island where the air is so sweet. ~ Reecca West, ( ), English author, Black Lam & Grey Falcon: A Journey Through Yugoslavia, 1941 Sincerely, Voyage, travel, and change of place impart vigor. Garielle Korn Executive Director Your personal information is never released to our travel partners. Revenue generated through the travel program supports student and alumni events and initiatives. If you prefer not to receive future mailings, please records.alumni@mcgill.ca, or send a note to, Alumni Records at 1430 Peel St., Montreal, Queec, H3A 3T3. ~ Marcus Annaeus Seneca, (54 B.C.-A.D. 39), Roman writer Cathedral of St. Domnius, CROATIA S adriatic coast Presented By discounts and pricing. program information, Special Price* $3,995* ~ Euripides, (c B.C.) Greek playwright wesite for the most current Special Savings $250 in themselves. Please call or refer to our Full Price $4,245 these are as education EXCLUSIVE AIR OFFER - from $995 USD! Details inside. (1) Exclusive round-trip air offer to Zagre, insight into the region. Croatia, from Calgary, Montréal, Toronto or Personal VOX listening devices allow Vancouver. you to hear every word from your expert, English-speaking guides. accommodations All excursions: Three nights in Zagre, Croatia, at the Admire the architecture of Zagre during a deluxe Esplanade Zagre. walking tour and visit eautiful St. Mark s Two nights in at the first-class Church. Cornaro Hotel. Discover the stunning landscapes of Two nights in at the outique Hrvatsko Zagorje and tour Klanjec s Antun Adriana Spa Hotel. Augustincic Museum and Gallery. Three nights in Durovnik at the deluxe Explore the raw, natural eauty of Plitvice Meals Roam Diocletian s Palace, a wonderful Enjoy an extensive meal program, ancient treasure, in the ancient harour featuring 10 reakfasts, three lunches and of. four dinners. Tea or coffee is included with Cruise to, where you will tour its all meals, plus wine with dinner. Take eautiful, historic town and explore the advantage of leisure time to try local cuisine island s wine country. independently. Discover the great walled city of Durovnik, Sample authentic regional specialties Pearl of the Adriatic. at local restaurants. ZagreB split dubrovnik Experience, travel Durovnik Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) Octoer 4-14, 2016 Dear alumni and friends, Situated on the pristine Dalmatian Coast, Croatia offers a remarkale history and dramatic landscapes. Venture on a 10-night journey to this region, which has seduced travellers for generations. A repository of history with enduring Roman and Venetian influences, Croatia and the Adriatic Coast offer an irresistile lend of natural eauty, cultural gems and ancient architecture. Please contact AHI Travel at with questions regarding this trip or to make a reservation. INCLUDED FEATURES land program ADRIATIC Trip #: W 1430 Peel Street #508 Montreal, QC H3A 3T3 Send to: 1430 Peel Street, #508 Montreal, QC, H3A 3T3 Toll-Free: ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY-The AHI Travel Passenger Protection Plan offers an Any Reason Cancellation feature. Don't worry! Travel happy! NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicale, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this rochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a memer of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, suject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations e refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must e accompanied y someone who is fit and ale to assist them, and who will e totally responsile for providing all required assistance. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered y AHI Travel is ased on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may e levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may e used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may e assessed y the airlines if reservations are changed or cancelled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will e charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will e wholly responsile for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details will e provided with your predeparture information. Baggage allowances are suject to change y the carrier without notice. 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4 ACCOMMODATIONS Ruins of Diocletian s Palace vineyards Old Town, Durovnik program HigHligHts > The group is limited to roatia and the Dalmatian Coast have long een a crossroads of cultures. It is a land that is oth familiar and exotic at turns. Discover Croatia s well-preserved Roman ruins and Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance palaces and churches. There are entire mediaeval cities where one can still tread the original warren of streets and alleys. Croatia s cultural riches are matched only y its staggering cache of natural wonders. Amid the intoxicating scent of pine groves, view rugged karst mountains, fertile plains, travertine waterfalls and miles of indented coastline with white pele eaches. Through a golden halo of sunlight, view myriad isles scattered like jewels over the turquoise sea. C 28 travellers to maximize your travel experience. > Explore the dynamic city of Zagre. > Admire exquisite landscapes of Hrvatsko Zagorje. > Witness the eauty of the multihued lakes and waterfalls in Plitvice > Stay in and explore the Roman ruins of Diocletian s Palace. > Cruise to sunny, tour its old town, and travel to the island s wine country. > Witness the inimitale Street musicians splendour of Durovnik. unesco Plitvice Lakes National Park, Diocletian s Palace in, Stari Grad Plain on and the Old City of Durovnik are the UNESCO World Heritage sites featured on this program. Market, Zagre St. Mark s Church, Zagre Steeped in soothing Mediterranean reezes and sunshine, Croatia s charms await discovery. Your journey egins in Zagre, Croatia s magnificent capital. Roam and witness its vividly hued lakes and waterfalls. Explore Croatia s scenic north country. Visit and the ancient remnants of Roman Emperor Diocletian s palace. Sail the crystal Adriatic to the sun-soaked island of, where you can explore its historic sites and urgeoning wine country. Succum to the lure of Durovnik. Stroll through the city s Old Town, and traverse its mighty walls, admiring the unique interplay of light and stone. day one Depart your gateway city for Zagre, Croatia.A AProvided for AHI Air participants. day two d Zagre, Croatia Upon arrival, transfera to the Esplanade Zagre Hotel. a Welcome Reception and Dinner. day three Zagre Educational Focus: Contemporary Croatia. Gain a thorough understanding of recent events that have shaped the stale, independent Croatia of today. Excursion: Exploring Zagre. Tucked etween the sparkling Sava River and the forested slopes of Mount Medvednica, the city of Zagre awaits you. Stroll the narrow, winding streets and admire the city s rich array of Austro-Hungarian architecture. At the heart of Zagre s eautifully preserved Upper Town, visit iconic St. Mark s Church. Originally erected in the 13th century, its rilliant tiled mosaic roof depicts the Croatian, Dalmatian and Slavic coats of arms as well as those representing Zagre. day four l Zagre Hrvatsko Zagorje Excursion: Croatia s Countryside. Enjoy a scenic drive from Zagre to Hrvatsko Zagorje, Croatia s stunning north country. Visit Klanjec, its Antun Augustincic Museum and Gallery, and the Church of St. Mary. Continue to Kumrovec, Sixteen opalescent lakes cascade from one to the next in a dramatic series of waterfalls. Miles of trails and wooden footridges wind over, around, ehind and even through the falls, immersing you in the verdant eauty of the natural wonders of this park. The constantly changing hues of the lakes azure, rilliant green, deep lue and sometimes gray are created y the angle of sunlight and a unique interaction etween water, limestone and plant life. The travertine arriers that create the waterfalls are continually reforming, so the landscape is everchanging. The park covers 297 square kilometres. The lakes descend roughly 129 metres over 8 kilometres efore flowing into the Korana River. Situated amid dense forests of eech, fir, spruce and white pine, the park is home to many animals, including lack storks, endangered European rown ears, and rare lynxes. a quaint village with an open-air museum in its old quarter that also is the irthplace of Josip Broz Tito, longtime president of the former Yugoslavia. Local Flavour: Savour lunch at a local restaurant. day five l d Excursion: Plitvice Lakes. Enjoy a refreshing escape to one of Croatia s most spectacular natural wonders. In a vision of unsurpassed eauty, 16 crystal lakes are laced together y a series of waterfalls and cascades. They shimmer in virant, constantly changing colours, a result of the karst terrain. Follow trails in the fragrant forest of eech and pine, which is home to many rare, endemic species. Continue to and check in to the Cornaro Hotel. day six l Educational Focus: Croatia s Seafaring History. Discover the significant role the Adriatic coastline has played throughout centuries of nautical history due to its strategic location and aundant ays, inlets and coves. Excursion: Exploring. Journey to the ancient harour of and delight in the city s aundant historical riches. Visit the incredile living ruin of Diocletian s Palace, which has een continuously inhaited since the Roman emperor adicated his throne in A.D See the cellars, temple ruins, peristyle, the Cathedral of St. Domnius and the Golden Gate. Roaming this complex s tangle of passageways, courtyards and underground chamers is one of Croatia s most enchanting experiences. Local Flavour: Visit a local fish market efore sitting down to a lunch featuring the catch of the day at a neary restaurant. Independent Exploration: Spend the remainder of the day at leisure. day seven Silver sunlight dances upon the turquoise waters of the Adriatic as you enjoy a ferry ride to the island of. Upon arrival, check in to the Adriana Spa Hotel. Excursion: Exploring. Discover the great treasures lying within the 13th-century walls of s Old Town, including richly ornamented Gothic palaces, picturesque squares and marle streets. Visit the Renaissance-era Cathedral of St. Stephen. Explore the Arsenal, where imposing war galleons were once repaired and refitted. Converted into a pulic theatre in 1612, part of the Arsenal is still in use today. day eight d Educational Focus: Food and Wine of Croatia. Learn aout traditional Croatian wines and regional dishes that reflect the diverse cultures that have influenced the country throughout its history. Excursion: Wine Country. Admire the architecture in the historic city of Stari Grad and other towns dating from the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries en route to s wine country. Croatia s wine-making traditions date ack more than two millennia, when Greek settlers planted the first vineyards along the Dalmatian coast. Today, wines are attracting international attention. Grown near craggy limestone luffs, several local grape varieties have proven themselves superly suited to the rugged environs. Cultural Event: Participate in a wine tasting at a local winery. Local Flavour: Enjoy a traditional dinner roasted on hot coals under a peka, an iron ell. day nine Durovnik After reakfast and some free time, cruise ack to the mainland and take a scenic drive to Durovnik, where you will check in to the day ten Durovnik Excursion: The Pearl of the Adriatic. This eautiful city was relentlessly shelled during Croatia s Homeland War in the early Cornaro HotEl Heavenly Lavender-scented reezes, an impressionist s palette of colour and the whisper of waves against picturesque shoreline: the dazzling Croatian playground of is a sensuous delight. Part of central Dalmatia s archipelago, is unique for its extensive fertile plains and fresh water springs. The island is filled with tiny inlets and secluded coves treasures at every turn. Its sloping hills are lanketed with pine forests, vineyards, olive groves and fields of hers. Boasting more sunshine than anyplace else in the Adriatic, s popularity was estalished in 1868, when the Health Society determined the island s climate was excellent for treating illnesses. The first visitors, however, were the Greeks. Arriving in 385 B.C., they developed an agricultural system in present-day Stari Grad, which remains in use today. In mediaeval times, due to its strategic location, was an important naval ase for the Venetian Repulic. Today, it is a playground for the rich and famous. 1990s, ut the mediaeval churches, graceful fountains and squares have een restored to their former glory. Admire the 14th-century Franciscan Monastery s Romanesque cloister, and visit its small apothecary, the oldest working pharmacy in Europe. Explore mediaeval Sponza Palace, which houses ancient manuscripts. Admire the loggia and ornamentation of the Rector s Palace. Visit the aroque cathedral. Independent Exploration: The rest of the day is at leisure to explore on your own. day eleven d Durovnik Independent Exploration: Spend the day exploring Durovnik s trove of architectural, cultural and artistic gems. Discover for yourself what writers throughout time have struggled to convey aout this city s inimitale allure. a Farewell Reception and Dinner. day twelve This morning, transfera to Durovnik airport for the return flight to your gateway city. NOTE: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may change. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B L D = Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. split The luxurious Cornaro Hotel puts you in the centre of, just steps from Diocletian s Palace and the city s eautiful waterfront. The hotel oasts a relaxing Terrace lounge on which to enjoy a sumptuous uffet reakfast or a glass of Croatian wine. The wellappointed guest rooms include a Smart TV, miniar and a desk. Complimentary Wi-Fi is availale. EsplanadE ZagrE ZagrE The art deco glamour of the 1920s meets modern elegance in the Esplanade Zagre. Situated in the heart of the city, this architectural treasure originally served Orient Express train passengers disemarking in Zagre. The hotel has two fine-dining restaurants and a lounge. The award-winning Esplanade also has a fitness centre and spa. Complimentary Wi-Fi is availale. adriana HVar spa HotEl HVar This deluxe hotel is just minutes from the each and s city centre. The rooftop lounge has an exquisite array of multilevel garden terraces that creates a relaxing atmosphere and offers sweeping panoramas of s ay, ancient city, lush hills and offshore islands. Savour regional dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients while dining in the restaurant. Relax with a visit to the full-service Sensori Spa or a dip in the year-round rooftop seawater swimming pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi is availale. grand Villa argentina durovnik Set atop a steep cliff, this deluxe hotel originally was a gilded private residence. Conveniently located near Durovnik s Old Town, the hotel offers lush gardens, a private each and seaside pool for tranquil escapes. A selection of three restaurants offers Croatian and international cuisine, served with magnificent views of the Adriatic Sea and ancient city. Relax and refresh with a trip to the spa or fitness centre. Later, meet friends at the ar for cocktails. Complimentary Wi-Fi is availale.