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O V E R 30 Y E A R S O F D I S T I N C T I V E T R A V E L Pre- and Post-Cruise Options Island Life Ancient Greece and Turkey September 28 to October 6, 2015 We are pleased to offer you these Pre-

Reservations and payment in full are due in the offices of Gohagan & Company no later than June 25, 2015. The Pre- and/or Post-Cruise Options may not be available for purchase after this date.

1 O V E R 30 Y E A R S O F D I S T I N C T I V E T R A V E L Pre- and Post-Cruise Options Island Life Ancient Greece and Turkey September 28 to October 6, 2015 We are pleased to offer you these Pre- and Post-Cruise Options to further enhance your journey. To book your Pre- and/or Post-Cruise Options, please complete the enclosed reservation form. Reservations and payment in full are due in the offices of Gohagan & Company no later than June 25, The Pre- and/or Post-Cruise Options may not be available for purchase after this date. Athens Pre-Cruise Option September 26 to 29, 2015 Western civilization s first great center of democracy and philosophy, Athens, offers the perfect introduction to Greece. Explore the Acropolis, the UNESCO World Heritage site known as the High City of ancient Athens; marvel at the monumental Parthenon, the most famous temple in all of Greece; and see the archaeological treasures on exhibition in the Acropolis Museum. Tour the spectacularly preserved ruins of mystical Delphi, once believed to be the center of the world, where rulers and ordinary people consulted the most famous oracle of Greece. Accommodations are for two nights in the deluxe Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Hotel, centrally located and offering magnificent views of the Acropolis from its rooftop restaurant. U.S. Saturday, September 26 Depart the U.S. Athens, Greece Sunday, September 27 Arrive in Athens, a city steeped in a rich history whose profound influence on politics and culture still resound today. Transfer to the deluxe Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Hotel, located near the Acropolis, for an afternoon and evening at leisure. Delphi s fourth-century sanctuary of Athena Pronaia is most recognized by the towering, circular tholos at its center. Athens Monday, September 28 This morning, enjoy a panoramic tour of Athens. Pass by the neoclassical Parliament building and the ruins of the colossal Temple of Zeus, fronted by 56 foot tall Corinthian marble columns. Ascend above the city to walk the grounds of the glorious Acropolis, the crowning symbol of Grecian prominence in the ancient world. Constructed on a rocky, 12/31/14-1

2 u 2 fortified promontory hill by the statesman Pericles during the latter half of the fifth century, today this citadel is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to a number of landmark ruins, including the gracefully proportioned Temple of Athena Nike and the elegant Erechtheion, a shrine noted for its support columns sculpted into classical female figures. At the highest point of the Acropolis, admire the mighty Parthenon, the grand building of Pericles blueprint. Architect Iktinos employed ingenious methods to perfect its visual harmony: all of its seemingly straight lines are curved to evoke a sense of immaculate order. In the fascinating Acropolis Museum, see a set of the original Pentelic marble panels from the frieze of the Parthenon, depicting a procession in Athena s honor. Enjoy a free afternoon and evening for independent pursuits. Athens/Delphi Tuesday, September 29 Travel inland through scenic central Greece to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Delphi, spectacularly located amidst the soaring cliffs of Mount Parnassus and overlooking the gleaming waters of the Gulf of Corinth. Once known as the omphalos, the center of the earth, this Panhellenic sanctuary beckoned pilgrims from all over the Grecian world seeking consul from the oracle, a high priestess who foretold their futures in cryptic tones. Trace the path trod by these ancient seekers along the paved Sacred Way en route to the grand ruins of the Doric style Temple of Apollo. Then, delve into rich Greek history at the Archaeological Museum, which features a magnificent collection of artworks and artifacts spanning the Archaic to Classic and Hellenistic eras. After lunch in a local restaurant, travel through the traditional mountain village of Arachova to enjoy panoramic views of surrounding olive groves and scenic countryside. Embark the m.s. Le Lyrial later this afternoon. Accommodations for two nights in the centrally located, deluxe Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Hotel, inclusive of taxes and service. Panoramic city tour of Athens including a visit to the landmark Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring the stunning Parthenon and the collections of the Acropolis Museum. Excursion to the spectacular sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a tour of the enlightening Archeological Museum and lunch. experienced local guides. to accompany you throughout the Pre-Cruise. $770 per person, double occupancy. $1150 per person, single occupancy. Cappadocia Istanbul Post-Cruise Option October 6 to 10, 2015 Inland Turkey holds one of nature s most captivating treasures the otherworldly landscape of Cappadocia, a UNESCO World Heritage site of volcano-created, wind and rain-shaped rock formations harboring man made shelters, tunnels and towns. Fly to the heart of Anatolia, the enchanting world of rock chimneys and vibrant valleys to visit 2000 year old rock hewn villages, learn about the region s distinctive culture and see the legendary Whirling Dervishes. In Istanbul, enjoy inclusive guided tours of the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque and experience the legendary Grand Bazaar. Accommodations are for two nights in the unique, deluxe Cappadocia Cave Resort in the National Park of Göreme and two nights in the ideally located, Five Star Istanbul InterContinental Hotel. Flights between Istanbul and Cappadocia are included. Istanbul, Turkey/Cappadocia Tuesday, October 6 Disembark the m.s. Le Lyrial and transfer to the airport for your flight to intriguing Cappadocia. Upon arrival, check into the deluxe Cappadocia Cave Resort, a boutique hotel nestled among the region s rock carved dwellings. This evening attend a performance by the fascinating Whirling Dervishes, who don distinctive caps and white robes for choreographed prayer rituals. Then enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. Cappadocia Wednesday, October 7 This morning, visit the spectacular Göreme Open-Air Museum, a cluster of rock-cut churches and chapels carved between the tenth and thirteenth centuries. Admire their vividly beautiful frescos and Byzantine style arches, columns and capitals. In Paşabag, or Monks Valley, see the iconic fairy chimneys,

u 3 See Cappadocia s fabled fairy chimneys, volcanic cones eroded over centuries into distinctive shapes. surreal towers of weathered tufa, a porous and malleable volcanic rock.

3 u 3 See Cappadocia s fabled fairy chimneys, volcanic cones eroded over centuries into distinctive shapes. surreal towers of weathered tufa, a porous and malleable volcanic rock. Early Christian converts sought shelter here from Roman legions, and today s residents maintain a way of life that has been passed down from generation to generation for more than 2000 years. After lunch in a local restaurant, continue to the picturesque town of Avanos to watch artisans create the region s famous red clay pottery, a craft practiced since the period of the Hittites, around the second millennium B.C. Return to the Cappadocia Cave Resort for an evening at leisure. Cappadocia/Istanbul Thursday, October 8 Resume your exploration of Cappadocia in the historic village of Avcilar, known for a number of tombs with Roman architectural features. Continue to Mustafapaşa, a beautiful town of stone-carved mansions built by wealthy Greek and Turkish merchants, and enjoy a specially arranged demonstration of traditional rug hand knotting. Following lunch in a local restaurant, visit the fascinating underground city of Kaymakli, first burrowed some 3000 to 4000 years ago. Descend four stories below ground to see the narrow corridors connecting great rooms and halls, wine depots, water tanks, kitchen and provision depots, ventilation tunnels and water wells. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Check into the Five-Star, Istanbul InterContinental Hotel in the heart of the city. The evening is at leisure. Istanbul Friday, October 9 During your tour of Istanbul, the cultural capital of Turkey, visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites the iconic Hagia Sophia, commissioned by Emperor Justinian the Great to surpass every religious edifice ever built; the 17 th century Blue Mosque, whose cascading domes and six slender minarets dominate Istanbul s skyline; and the opulent Topkapi Palace, which served as the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans between the 15 th and 19 th centuries. Walk in the footsteps of gladiators in the Hippodrome, and experience the colorful Grand Bazaar, where local merchants have bargained over their wares for five centuries. Istanbul/U.S. Saturday, October 10 Transfer to the airport and board your return flight to the U.S., which arrives later today. Air transportation, transfers and baggage handling from Istanbul to Cappadocia with return to Istanbul. Accommodations for two nights in the unique, deluxe Cappadocia Cave Resort and two nights in the elegant, Five-Star Istanbul InterContinental Hotel, inclusive of taxes and service. One dinner in Cappadocia. Two lunches in Cappadocia. An evening performance by the Whirling Dervishes. Tour of Cappadocia, including the awe-inspiring cavern monasteries of the Göreme Open Air Museum, a scenic stop at the tufa pillars of Paşabag and a red clay pottery making demonstration. Excursion to the troglodyte underground city of Kaymakli and the historic villages of Avcilar and Mustafapaşa. Special Turkish rug-making demonstration. Tour of Istanbul featuring the monumental Hagia Sophia, the Ottoman-era Blue Mosque and the fabled Topkapi Palace. Visit to Istanbul s vibrant Grand Bazaar. local experienced guides. to accompany you throughout the Post-Cruise. $1920 per person, double occupancy. $2920 per person, single occupancy. Istanbul Post-Cruise Option October 6 to 8, 2015 A crossroads for trade and cultural exchange over centuries and the continental bridge between the East and the West, Istanbul is a fascinating juxtaposition of the old

4 and the new, of tradition and modernity. Here, explore the spectacular repositories from the civilizations that have thrived for thousands of years in Turkey on a journey through ages worth of artifacts from prehistory through the Ottoman Empire. Visit the Byzantine Hagia Sophia, the storied Topkapi Palace and the 400-year-old Blue Mosque all UNESCO World Heritage sites and experience Istanbul s legendary beauty at sunset during a private cruise on the Bosphorus Strait. This special two-night option features accommodations in the ideally located, Five Star Istanbul InterContinental Hotel. Istanbul, Turkey Tuesday, October 6 Disembark the m.s. Le Lyrial to begin exploring Istanbul, its magnificent landmarks and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visit the awe-inspiring Hagia Sophia. Built as a church by Emperor Justinian the Great and later converted into a mosque by the Ottoman sultan Mehmed II, it is considered to be the eighth wonder of the world. Go underground to explore the atmospheric Basilica Cistern, a vast and intricate subterranean water reservoir dating back to A.D Marvel at the dazzling mosaic interior of the Ottoman era Blue Mosque, whose cascading domes and six slender minarets dominate the city skyline. Envision the chariot races and the teeming crowds that once filled the Hippodrome, which was the sporting and social center of Constantinople, the Byzantine capital. Check into the Five Star InterContinental Istanbul, located in the heart of the city, for an afternoon and evening at leisure. Istanbul Wednesday, October 7 Following breakfast in the hotel, visit the legendary Topkapi Palace, called home by the Ottoman sultans for four centuries. See the breathtaking displays of the imperial jewels, magnificent gold- and silver-threaded imperial robes and an outstanding collection of Japanese and Chinese porcelain. Stop at the lively Grand Bazaar, a sprawling covered market that has been in operation for hundreds of years, before enjoying a free afternoon. This evening, board a private cruise along the Bosphorus and glide through the winding strait that divides Europe and Asia. Admire the coast dappled with antique wooden houses, marble palaces, fortresses and small fishing villages. Istanbul/U.S. Thursday, October 8 Transfer to the airport and board your return flight to the U.S., which arrives later today. u 4 Built as a church by the Byzantine emperor Justinian the Great, Istanbul s Hagia Sophia has been called the eighth wonder of the world. Accommodations for two nights in the elegant, Five Star Istanbul InterContinental Hotel, inclusive of taxes and service. Istanbul city tour featuring the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Hagia Sofia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome. Visit to the opulent Topkapi Palace and the colorful Grand Bazaar. Private Bosphorus Strait evening cruise. local experienced guides. to accompany you throughout the Post-Cruise. $850 per person, double occupancy. $1350 per person, single occupancy. Please note: Each Pre-Cruise Option and/or Post-Cruise Option is sold as a separate package; individual services and/or Included Features of the Pre-Cruise Option and/or Post-Cruise Option cannot be purchased individually. Pre-Cruise Option and Post-Cruise Option Cancellation and Refund Policy In the event you have to cancel your reservation, cancellation policies as outlined in your travel program brochure apply. These policies are strictly enforced. Cancellations for all or any part of the trip will not be effective until they are received in writing in the offices of Gohagan & Company. A minimum of 35 participants is required in order for the Athens Pre-Cruise Option and Istanbul Post-Cruise Option to operate; a minimum of 30 participants is required for the Cappadocia Istanbul Post-Cruise Option to operate. Thomas P. Gohagan & Company u 209 South LaSalle Street u Suite 500 u Chicago, Illinois u (800) u Fax (312)

5 E S TABLISHED Pre- and Post-Cruise Options Reservation Form Island Life Ancient Greece and Turkey September 28 to October 6, 2015 Please Note: If you already sent a deposit for the Pre- and/or Post-Cruise Options with the main program brochure reservation form, please disregard this form. Confirmation will appear on the enclosed Reservation Confirmation. Final payment is due in the offices of Gohagan & Company June 25, Insert the following information from your Reservation Confirmation: Reservation number First passenger s name exactly as it appears on passport Second passenger s name exactly as it appears on passport Please make my/our reservation(s): Athens Pre-Cruise Option September 26 to 29, 2015 Double Occupancy $770 per person x $ Single Occupancy $1150 per person x $ Cappadocia Istanbul Post-Cruise Option October 6 to 10, 2015 Double Occupancy $1920 per person x $ Single Occupancy $2920 per person x $ Istanbul Post-Cruise Option October 6 to 8, 2015 Double Occupancy $850 per person x $ Single Occupancy $1350 per person x $ Total: $ The Pre- and Post-Cruise Options may be paid by check or wire transfer. q Enclosed is my payment of $ as deposit ($200 per person Athens Pre-Cruise Option and/or $200 per person Cappadocia Istanbul Post-Cruise Option or $200 per person Istanbul Post-Cruise Option). q Enclosed is my payment in full of $ (due June 25, 2015). Send reservation(s) and payment to: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois /31/14-1 Thomas P. Gohagan & Company u 209 South LaSalle Street u Suite 500 u Chicago, Illinois u (800) u Fax (312)

Pre- and Post-Cruise Options

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