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-Program Options Symphony on the Blue Danube September 5 to 14, 2018 We are pleased to offer you these Pre- and Post-Program Options to further enhance your journey. To book your Pre- and/or Post-Program Options, please complete the enclosed reservation form. Reservations and payment in full are due in the offices of Gohagan & Company no later than June 1, 2018. The Pre- and/or Post-Program Options may not be available for purchase after this date. The neoclassical Brandenburg Gate, topped with a chariot driven by Athena, goddess of victory, is Berlin s most famous landmark, completed in 1791 as a triumphal arch for King Frederick Wilhelm II. Historic Prussia and Saxony Berlin u Dresden Pre Program Option September 2 to 6, 2018 With its myriad cultural offerings, from the elegiac to ornate, Berlin is a touchstone city for the discerning traveler, as is its neighboring treasure of Dresden. One of Europe s preeminent centers of history, art and music, Berlin is known for its world-class museums, grand opera house and eclectic architecture, and is an excellent commencement to your program. Learn more about the city firsthand on a guided tour, where you will view the Reichstag Building, constructed to house the Imperial Diet of the German Empire; the Neoclassical Brandenburg Gate, one of Germany s most well-known landmarks; and the solemn Holocaust Memorial, consisting of nearly five acres of concrete slabs, or stelae, organized in a disorienting pattern designed by architect Peter Eisenman to represent a supposedly ordered system that has lost touch with human reason. 12/21/17-1-1
Cruise through Berlin s enchanting waterways on the Spree River, beginning and ending by the Haus der Kulteren der Welt, a lighthouse of culture sculpted from heavy bronze. See the popular sights that line the banks, including the Berlin Cathedral and other architectural highlights. Later, explore the captivating Pergamon Museum on the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Museum Island and visit the fascinating Wall Museum at historic Checkpoint Charlie, the former border crossing between East and West Berlin. En route to Prague, walk through oft-overlooked Dresden, known as the Jewel Box of Germany for its splendid Baroque and Rococo architecture and its cultural and artistic significance. Visit Frauenkirche, which is considered an outstanding example of Protestant sacred architecture and features one of the largest domes in Europe. Accommodations are for three nights in the ideally located, deluxe Westin Grand Berlin Hotel. Day 1 Depart the U.S. Day 2 Berlin, Germany Day 3 Berlin Day 4 Berlin Day 5 Berlin/Dresden/Prague, Czech Republic Included Features: Transfers and luggage handling abroad if your arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). u 2 Accommodations for three nights in the deluxe Westin Grand Berlin Hotel, inclusive of taxes and service. Breakfast each morning at the hotel. Scenic cruise through the heart of Berlin on the fabled Spree River, featuring spectacular views of UNESCO World Heritage-designated Museum Island and the domed Cathedral of Berlin. Tour of the fascinating Wall Museum at Checkpoint Charlie. Visit to the renowned Pergamon Museum, featuring the awe-insipiring two-storied Market Gate of Miletus an ornate second century Roman building façade. Panoramic city tour of Berlin s landmarks, including the restored Reichstag and iconic Brandenburg Gate. Walking tour of Dresden, including a visit to the glorious Frauenkirche cathedral and lunch in a local restaurant. 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 Program. Complimentary use of an audio headset during guided excursions. $1495 usd per person, double occupancy. $2295 usd per person, single occupancy. A scenic cruise on the Spree River provides a splendid vantage point to view Berlin s landmarks, including its 19 th -century cathedral. Hungarian Tradition in Budapest Post-Program Option September 14 to 16, 2018 Extend your stay in captivating Budapest amid the majestic hills of Buda and the artistic, bohemian avenues of Pest. With roots dating back to the Celts, this Austro Hungarian imperial capital was formed in 1872 with the unification of Buda and Pest, two once independent towns with long and illustrious histories of their own. Budapest flourished for decades and became one of Europe s most important cities, and today, its grand architecture and broad boulevards stand testament to its rich history and enduring spirit.
u 3 Hospitality desk in the hotel. Experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Program Director to accompany you throughout the Post Program. Complimentary use of an audio headset during guided excursions. Transfers and luggage handling abroad if your arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). $795 usd per person, double occupancy. $1195 usd per person, single occupancy. Budapest s House of Parliament, the largest building in Hungary, is crowned with an elegant dome soaring 226 feet into the sky. Enjoy an excursion into Hungary s great protected Puszta (plains), including a display of master horsemanship and a traditional regional lunch an authentic and unforgettable experience. Visit Budapest s stately, Gothic Revival style Parliament Building, one of Europe s oldest legislative buildings and Hungary s largest, dominating 19 th -century Lajos Kossuth Square along the banks of the Danube; the building also houses the Hungarian Crown Jewels. Accommodations are for two nights in the Five Star Kempinski Hotel Corvinus. Please note: Each Pre-Program Option and/or Post Program Option is sold as a separate package; individual services and/or Included Features of the Pre Program Option and/or Post-Program Option cannot be purchased individually. Pre-Program Option and Post-Program 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 Historic Prussia and Saxony Pre-Program and the Hungarian Tradition in Budapest Post-Program Options to operate. Day 1 Budapest, Hungary Day 2 Budapest Day 3 Budapest/Return to the U.S. Included Features: Accommodations for two nights in the Five Star Kempinski Hotel Corvinus, inclusive of taxes and service. Breakfast each morning. Excursion to the Hungarian Puszta, including a rousing equestrian performance and traditional lunch with folk entertainment. Tour of Budapest s magnificent Parliament, a UNESCO World Heritage site. All excursions and visits, as outlined above, with local experienced guides. Gratuities to local guides and drivers.
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E S TABLISHED 198 4 Pre- and Post-Program Options Reservation Form Symphony on the Blue Danube September 5 to 14, 2018 Please Note: If you have already sent a deposit for the Pre- and/or Post-Program 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 1, 2018. 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): Historic Prussia and Saxony Pre-Program Option September 2 to 6, 2018 Double Occupancy $1495 usd per person x $ Single Occupancy $2295 usd per person x $ Hungarian Tradition in Budapest Post-Program Option September 14 to 16, 2018 Double Occupancy $795 usd per person x $ Single Occupancy $1195 usd per person x $ Total: $ The Pre- and Post-Program Options may be paid by check or wire transfer. q Enclosed is my payment of $ as deposit ($200 usd per person Historic Prussia and Saxony Pre Program Option and/or $200 usd per person Hungarian Tradition in Budapest Post Program Option). q Enclosed is my payment in full of $ (due June 1, 2018). Please send reservation(s) and payment to: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois 60604-1446 12/21/17-1-1 Thomas P. Gohagan & Company u 209 South LaSalle Street u Suite 500 u Chicago, Illinois 60604-1446 u (800) 922-3088 u Fax (312) 609-1141