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D I S T I N C T I V E T R A V E L F O R M O R E T H A N 30 Y E A R S Pre- and Post-Cruise Options Island Life Ancient Greece: An Aegean Odyssey September 18 to 26, 2017 We are pleased to offer you

Reservations and payment in full are due in the offices of Gohagan & Company no later than June 15, 2017. The Pre- and/or Post-Cruise Options may not be available for purchase after this date.

1 D I S T I N C T I V E T R A V E L F O R M O R E T H A N 30 Y E A R S Pre- and Post-Cruise Options Island Life Ancient Greece: An Aegean Odyssey September 18 to 26, 2017 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 15, The Pre- and/or Post-Cruise Options may not be available for purchase after this date. Classical Athens Pre-Cruise Option September 16 to 19, 2017 Delphi s fourth-century sanctuary of Athena Pronaia is most recognized by the towering, circular tholos at its center. Experience the ancient city unmatched in its contributions to the foundations of the Western world Athens, the birthplace of democracy. Explore the enduring grandeur encapsulated in the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage designated Acropolis, one of the wonders of the world and an ancient hilltop citadel that symbolizes the Golden Age of Greece. Visit the perfectly proportioned Parthenon, a graceful example of Doric architecture and the most famous temple in all of Greece, dedicated to Athena patron goddess of the city of Athens. Conceived by Pericles and built by architects Iktinos and Kallikrates, the Parthenon s visual harmony is the perfect result of their ingenious methods: all of its seemingly straight lines are actually curved to evoke a sense of immaculate order. In the Acropolis Museum, see incredible archaeological treasures and artifacts uncovered at the site of the Acropolis ranging from the Bronze Age to Byzantine Greece, including fragments of the Elgin Marbles. Explore the colorful Plaka, a village-like neighborhood and the oldest section of Athens. During a full-day excursion, walk through the mystical 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. 12/01/16-1

2 u 2 Delphi was once believed to be the center of the world, where rulers and commoners alike consulted the oracle. 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. Travel through the traditional mountain village of Arachova to enjoy panoramic views of surrounding olive groves and scenic countryside. 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. Included Features: Transfers and luggage handling abroad for participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). Accommodations for two nights in the centrally located, deluxe Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Hotel, inclusive of taxes and service. Breakfast each morning. Excursion to the spectacular Temple of Apollo at Delphi, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour of the enlightening Archaeological Museum of Delphi, and lunch in a local restaurant. High atop Athens Acropolis sits the incomparable Parthenon, a former temple dedicated to the goddess Athena and generally considered the zenith of the Doric order. 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. Time at leisure in the Plaka, Athen s oldest neighborhood. All excursions and visits, as outlined above, with experienced local guides. Gratuities to local guides and drivers. Hospitality desk in the hotel. Experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Program Director to accompany you throughout the Pre Cruise. Complimentary use of a state-of-the-art audio headset for each participant during guided excursions. $695 usd per person, double occupancy. $995 usd per person, single occupancy. The Extraordinary Peloponnese Post-Cruise Option September 26 to 29, 2017 The distillation of all that is Greek, the Peloponnese region is home to many more of the country s greatest classical ruins. Explore the ancient citadel of Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site and of Homer s epic The Iliad fame, and walk beneath the iconic 13 th century B.C. Lion Gate the imposing, monolithic entrance where two carved lions convey the great power and authority to all who enter. Visit the ancient, archaeological UNESCO World Heritage site of Tiryns, an extraordinary hilltop fortress occupied before the Bronze Age and one of the most important centers of the Mycenaean world between 1400 and 1200 B.C., and according to Homer s works, is believed to have been built by Cyclopes the mythical one-eyed giants from Lycia. Spend time in the picturesque fishing port of Nafplio, Greece s first modern capital and widely considered the most beautiful city in the country. Located on the Gulf of Argos, Nafplio s winding avenues, charming squares and medieval architecture encapsulate Greece s rich and storied history.

u 3 Corinth s imposing sixth-century Temple of Apollo is one of the oldest stone temples in Greece. Explore Epidaurus, the most celebrated healing center of the classical world.

most intact ancient theater in the world still in use today. Visit the impressive stone fortress of Palamidi, built by the Venetians in 1714, overlooking the sparkling waters of the Argolic Gulf.

3 u 3 Corinth s imposing sixth-century Temple of Apollo is one of the oldest stone temples in Greece. Explore Epidaurus, the most celebrated healing center of the classical world. In its UNESCO World Heritage-designated Sanctuary of Asklepios, see the imposing 14,000 seat theater that was lost during antiquity and remained undiscovered until the 19 th century, rendering it the most intact ancient theater in the world still in use today. Visit the impressive stone fortress of Palamidi, built by the Venetians in 1714, overlooking the sparkling waters of the Argolic Gulf. In ancient Corinth, tour the Corinth Excavations site and walk through its Archaeological Museum, featuring a large collection of statues, mosaics, pottery and sarcophagi from the ancient site itself and other neighboring excavation sites such as Gonia, Acrocorinth and Korakou. Admire the imposing sixth century Temple of Apollo, where seven of its original 38 columns still stand. By special arrangement, cruise the narrow, fabled Corinth Canal, which was cut through 285 feet of solid rock at sea level and separates the Peloponnese Peninsula technically an island since the cutting of the canal from mainland Greece by a mere 70 feet. Accommodations are for two nights in the deluxe Nafplia Palace the only hotel in Greece built upon the grounds of an ancient fortress and one night in the deluxe Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel. Included Features: Accommodations for two nights in the deluxe Nafplia Palace, inclusive of taxes and service. Accommodations for one night in the deluxe Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel, inclusive of taxes and service. Breakfast each morning. Three lunches in local restaurants. Tour of the ancient archaeological site of Tiryns and visit to Mycenae, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. Excursion to Epidaurus, featuring the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Sanctuary of Asklepios and its perfectly preserved 14,000 seat theater. Visit to the imposing stone fortress of Palamidi. Tour of the Archaeological Museum at the Corinth Excavations site featuring the sixth century Temple of Apollo. Cruise through the fascinating Corinth Canal. All excursions and visits, as outlined above, with local experienced guides. Gratuities to local guides and drivers. Hospitality desk in the hotels. Experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Program Director to accompany you throughout the Post Cruise. Complimentary use of a state-of-the-art audio headset for each participant during guided excursions. Transfers and luggage handling abroad for participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). $895 usd per person, double occupancy. $1295 usd per person, single occupancy. The UNESCO World Heritage site of Epidaurus features a perfectly preserved 14,000 seat theater that is still in use today.

4 u 4 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 per program is required for the Classical Athens Pre-Cruise and The Extraordinary Peloponnese Post-Cruise Options 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: An Aegean Odyssey September 18 to 26, 2017 Please Note: If you have already sent a deposit for the Pre- and/or Post-Cruise Options with your 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 15, Insert the following information from your Reservation Confirmation: First passenger s name exactly as it appears on passport Please make my/our reservation(s): Reservation number Second passenger s name exactly as it appears on passport Classical Athens Pre-Cruise Option September 16 to 19, 2017 Double Occupancy $695 usd per person x $ Single Occupancy $995 usd per person x $ The Extraordinary Peloponnese Post-Cruise Option September 26 to 29, 2017 Double Occupancy $895 usd per person x $ Single Occupancy $1295 usd 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 usd per person Classical Athens Pre Cruise Option and/or $200 usd per person The Extraordinary Peloponnese Post Cruise Option). q Enclosed is my payment in full of $ (due June 15, 2017). Please send reservation(s) and payment to: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois /01/16-1 Thomas P. Gohagan & Company u 209 South LaSalle Street u Suite 500 u Chicago, Illinois u (800) u Fax (312)

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