ISLAND LIFE ANCIENT GREECE AND TURKEY CRUISING ABOARD THE DELUXE M.S. L AUSTRAL SEPTEMBER 19 TO 27, 2011 THE T UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONAT E COU
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Sail the very same waters Ulysses sailed on this seven-night cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe small ship M.S. L AUSTRAL. Launching in 2011, this 120-cabin vessel showcases a new generation of ship design and technology and will also set unprecedented standards in elegance and comfort. This carefully designed itinerary features ports of call of the classical world in Greece, the islands of Delos, Mykonos, Santorini, Pátmos; medieval Rhodes; and along Turkey s Aegean coast, where you will visit the fabled sites of Troy and Ephesus, the most spectacularly preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Among the many CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS you will enjoy on this popular program is our specially arranged VILLAGE FORUM, where residents of Pátmos will share their insights into modern life on an ancient isle. To make your experience even more personal and meaningful, we will offer an introduction to simple Greek phrases and their pronunciation. Faculty will provide enriching lectures. Exclusive C EST BON! CULINARY TRADITIONS optional excursions celebrate the regional cuisines, wines and local foods of our ports of call. And, we will taste the authentic flavors of Greece s cuisine during special cooking demonstrations presented by the ship s master chef and during our daily meals. The warm camaraderie of fellow alumni, the exceptional value of deluxe ship accommodations, all meals, most excursions, and the comfort of unpacking only once fused with the lure of classical world ports of the Aegean make for a richly enticing program. It will sell out quickly, so make your reservation today! Charles F. Lennon, Jr. 61, 62 M.A. Executive Director, Alumni Association Associate Vice President, University Relations Kate Telesca, 97 Travel Program Director, Alumni Association P.S. If our faculty lecturer is important to you in making your decision to travel on this program, please call 800-634-2631 to confirm he/she will accompany the group before making final payment. Thomas F. X. Noble earned his BA at Ohio University and his MA and PhD at Michigan State. Over the past 30 years, he has taught Greek, Roman, Byzantine and medieval history at Texas Tech, the University of Virginia and Notre Dame. He is currently a professor and chair of Notre Dame s Department of History. Prof. Noble has published and lectured widely on the Mediterranean world. He has been a member of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, and is a Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America. In 1999, Prof. Noble won the University of Virginia s Alumni Distinguished Professor Award, and in 2008, he received Notre Dame s Edmund P. Joyce C.S.C. Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. will make my/our own rangements. bers of their families and all upporting and none of your t of the travel program. Cover Photo: Admire the beauty of Santorini where volcanic cliffs dramatically plunge into the deep turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea. 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ISLAND LIFE A WAY OF LIFE IN ANCIENT GREECE AND TURKEY The true character of the Aegean Sea s maritime culture is best found on this exclusive odyssey to the windswept paradise of Greece s ancient islands and choras, and Turkey s fabled coast. An exceptional value, this highly successful and unique program in the VILLAGE LIFE series immerses you for one full week in a peerless, comprehensive and intimate travel experience at just the right pace; reserve by the Early Booking date and receive even further savings! All accommodations, all meals and featured CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS are included and are only available in this exclusively arranged offering. And, you will unpack only once! The deluxe, 120-cabin, privately chartered M.S. L AUSTRAL, launching in 2011, is a state-of-the-art small ship, ideally suited to cruise into the heart of the Aegean s small ports and islands, bringing the treasures of Greek and Turkish culture to you. Its intimate ambiance and spacious public areas and staterooms (most with balconies) are ideal for your home at sea, and you will enjoy fine dining and world-class service and amenities while on board. Travel aboard a small ship affords you an intimate, meaningful, in-depth Aegean cruise simply not available on larger ships. CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS are key components of ISLAND LIFE IN ANCIENT GREECE AND TURKEY and offer you a travel experience like no other: Hear it from the experts! Prominent faculty will exclusively accompany us and address a variety of Greek and Turkish topics throughout our odyssey. Learn key phrases and pronunciation that will enable a more lively and personal interaction with local Greeks during It s all Greek to Me! the specially arranged introduction to the Greek language. Meet the locals during the exclusive VILLAGE FORUM, as Patmians, residents of Pátmos, share their candid and fascinating perspectives on today s life in the Aegean Islands. Experience up-close the magical and mystical presence of Greek mythology, and discover firsthand how its cultural, historical and literary influences shaped this fabled land and the world. Sample authentic Greek and Turkish specialties during an exclusive, specially designed culinary demonstration by the ship s Chef de Cuisine, and savor the daily menu selections featuring local dishes. Enjoy time on your own stroll through colorful bazaars in Kuşadasi, explore the narrow streets of Santorini s charming Fira and don t miss the sun setting over the Aegean while you sip ouzo at a harbor-side café in Mykonos Little Venice. Experience the timeless traditions and scenery of the Greek Isles in Mykonos. Inset above: The incomparable Parthenon on the Acropolis.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY Day Destination ATHENS PRE-CRUISE OPTION 1 DEPART FROM THE U.S. 2 ATHENS, GREECE/PIRAEUS EMBARK M.S. L AUSTRAL. 3 DELOS/MYKONOS Walking tour of Delos. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: Panoramic tour of Mykonos. 4 SANTORINI Island tour with visits to Oia, Pyrgos and the Prehistoric Museum in Fira. C EST BON! CULINARY TRADITIONS OPTION: Tasting lunch in Pyrgos with wine. 5 RHODES Walking tour of Rhodes town. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: Visit to the Acropolis of Lindos. 6 PÁTMOS Visits to the Monastery of St. John and the Cave of the Apocalypse. CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: VILLAGE FORUM. 7 EPHESUS (KUŞADASI), TURKEY Excursion to the ruins of Ephesus. C EST BON! CULINARY TRADITIONS OPTION: Turkish cooking lesson and lunch of local specialties in Sirince village. 8 TROY (ÇANAKKALE) Excursion to Troy. CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: Onboard culinary demonstration. 9 ISTANBUL/DISEMBARK M.S. L AUSTRAL/ RETURN TO THE U.S. ISTANBUL AND CAPPADOCIA POST-CRUISE OPTIONS Explore the glories of Delos, where these lions were masterfully crafted 600 years before Christ. v UNESCO site Cruise Itinerary Air Routing Canakkale Troy Aegean Sea TURKEY Cappadocia Delphi Athens Ephesus Piraeus Mykonos Kusadasi Patmos Delos GREECE v Santorini Istanbul Rhodes ATHENS Birthplace of democracy and home to many of history s greatest philosophers and poets from Socrates to Herodotus, Athens is unmatched in its contributions to early Western civilization. Today, the city s ancient greatness is encapsulated in the spectacular Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the gracefully proportioned Parthenon, a perfect example of Doric architecture dedicated to the goddess Athena in 438 B.C. DELOS The mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, Delos is considered one of the most sacred islands in the Greek world and is as central to Greek spiritual life as Olympia or Delphi. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, the sleek statues carved from Náxian marble withstood the blight of wind and sea water for nearly 2,600 years on the magnificent Lion Terrace before they were moved to the Archaeological Museum to prevent further deterioration. The Sanctuary of Apollo is a spectacularly rich archaeological site with remains of three separate temples from the fifth and sixth centuries B.C. Delos awe-inspiring ruins also include an entire district of ancient houses dating from 700 B.C., the ancient Theater built in 300 B.C. and the House of the Dolphins built in the second century B.C. MYKONOS According to ancient legend, this island s craggy hills and clefts were formed from the petrified bodies of giants killed by Hercules. Its iconic windmills, sugar-white cube houses and azure bays epitomize life in the Greek Isles. Mykonos Little Venice resembles, in design, Italy s famed canal city. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: Enjoy a panoramic tour of Mykonos including a private ouzo tasting. v
The splendid and graceful Blue Mosque is one of the most beautiful Ottoman monuments in the world. SANTORINI Sail to Santorini, one of the most spectacular of the Aegean Islands, and into its great harbor, bordered by black sand beaches. A cable car rises above Santorini to the town of Thíra, whose stunning white walls stand in stark contrast against the dark volcanic cliffs. The picturesque cliff-side village of Oia offers spectacular panoramic views of the island s coastline and the surrounding seas. Far below, in what remains of an extinct volcano s caldera, may be legendary Atlantis, possibly lost during a cataclysmic volcanic eruption in the 16th century B.C. OPTION: Enjoy lunch and a private tasting of wine produced from Santorini s distinctive grapes. RHODES The island of Rhodes has been one of the most prosperous and strategic strongholds in the eastern Mediterranean since the dawn of time. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Rhodes Town is an extraordinarily well-preserved medieval city, built over a great Hellenistic metropolis. A major Christian outpost during the Crusades, it is the site where the Knights of St. John erected the splendid 11th-century Palace of the Grand Masters. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: Walk through the ancient village of Lindos and enjoy breathtaking views from its acropolis, perched over 500 feet above the town. PÁTMOS, GREECE The small island of Pátmos and its Greek Orthodox Monastery of St. John, a UNESCO World Heritage site, loom large in the history of Christianity. Built in 1088, the monastery is still inhabited by monks who preserve it as a pilgrimage site and place of religious study. St. John the Apostle of Ephesus was known to have been exiled to Pátmos for 18 months and very possibly wrote the Book of Revelation here in A.D. 95. CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: Meet residents of Pátmos, who will discuss daily life on an ancient Greek island during the specially arranged VILLAGE FORUM. EPHESUS (KUŞADASI) The Greco-Roman city of Ephesus is one of the world s most dazzling architectural treasures. The beautifully restored façade of the Library of Celsus is breathtaking, and the Marble Way leads to an impressive 24,000-seat amphitheater where St. Paul addressed his Epistle to the Ephesians. According to legend, St. John the Apostle traveled with Mary, the mother of Jesus, to Ephesus, where he wrote his gospel and later died and was buried. In the sixth century, the Basilica of St. John was constructed above his tomb. Today, the ruins and partial reconstruction of this sacred site indicate its impressive size and former splendor. OPTION: Introduction to Turkish culinary specialties, culminating in lunch. TROY (ÇANAKKALE) Located on a windswept plain near Çanakkale, Troy was immortalized by Homer in The Iliad, a chronicle of the Trojan War of the 13th century B.C., and inspired the tales of ancient Greek mythology at the core of Western literature. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, remnants of the Bronze Age citadel and nine cities built over a span of millennia stand on the very site where Troy fell. ISTANBUL, TURKEY This legendary metropolis straddling the Bosphorus Strait is the only city in the world situated on two continents: Europe and Asia. Its historic areas, a UNESCO World Heritage site, include the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. Stand beneath the great marble columns at the Library of Celsus, Ephesus iconic monument built in 135 A.D.
M.S. L AUSTRAL STATE-OF-THE-ART DESIGN The M.S. L AUSTRAL represents the newest generation of deluxe small ships and features distinctive French sophistication. SPACIOUS SUITES AND STATEROOMS, MOST WITH BALCONIES The 120 large, deluxe, air-conditioned, outside Staterooms and Suites range in size from 200 to 484 square feet. Ninety-five percent of the Stateroom accommodations feature private balconies. Most Suites and Staterooms feature two twin beds that convert to one queen-size bed, a private bathroom with shower and the luxurious amenities of a fine hotel, including individual climate control, satellite flat screen television, wireless Internet access, safe, minibar, full-length closet, writing desk/dressing table and plush robes. CHIC AND CASUAL DINING International and regional cuisine is served in the stylish, spacious Dining Room in single, unassigned seatings, alfresco in the casual indoor-outdoor Grill Restaurant or from 24-hour room service. Continental and buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and a four-course dinner are served daily. Complimentary wine and beer are served with lunch and dinner. Bar service is available throughout the ship. Dining Room Lounge SPACIOUS PUBLIC AREAS/ WORLD-CLASS SERVICE AND FACILITIES Inviting and spacious public areas accommodate all passengers comfortably. Enjoy views from the Panoramic Lounge, nightly entertainment in the Main Lounge and lectures, cultural performances and film 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 fitness equipment and two elevators. The infirmary is staffed with a doctor and nurse. The highly trained and personable English-speaking international crew provides attentive service. RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT The state-of-the-art propulsion system provides an exceptionally smooth, quiet and comfortable voyage by creating little vibration and significantly reduced engine noise. The ship is designed to prevent contact with environmentally sensitive seabeds and meets the latest Clean Ship standards. The ship has two tenders.
ounge heater. rs. nable and noise. and INCLUDED FEATURES M.S. L ON BOARD THE DELUXE M.S. L AUSTRAL Seven-night cruise from Athens, Greece, to Istanbul, Turkey, with port calls in Delos, Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes and Pátmos, Greece; and Kus adasi for Ephesus and Çanakkale for Troy, Turkey. Spacious and elegant outside accommodations with private bathroom and individual stateroom climate control. Captain s welcome and farewell receptions. All meals continental and buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and dinner throughout the cruise, featuring fine international and regional cuisine, served at single, unassigned seatings. House wine, beer, soft drinks, mineral water, coffee and tea with lunch and dinner. TOURS AND EXCURSIONS, LED BY EXPERT LOCAL GUIDES Walking tour of Delos splendid classical ruins including the House of Dolphins and the ruins of four temples to Apollo. Tour of Santorini, featuring a visit to the village of Oia and a cable car ride from Thíra. Walking tour of medieval Rhodes Town with a visit to the Palace of the Grand Masters. Tour of the Cave of the Apocalypse and the Monastery of St. John on the island of Pátmos. Excursion from Kus adasi to the magnificent ruins of Ephesus, including a visit to the sixth-century Basilica of St. John. Visit to the ancient city of Troy. EXCLUSIVE CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS Specially arranged VILLAGE FORUM with local residents who will discuss life on the islands of the Aegean Sea. Greek language presentation, introducing basic phrases and correct pronunciation. Exclusive lectures by faculty, providing a comprehensive introduction to Greece and Turkey. Special cooking demonstration and tasting featuring Greek cuisine, led by the ship s master chef. Insight from local, English-speaking, expert guides on excursions throughout the program. ENHANCED TRAVEL SERVICES All transfers and luggage handling abroad for all participants who have made their air arrangements through Gohagan & Company and whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). Gratuities to local guides and drivers on excursions and transfers. Hospitality desk aboard the M.S. L AUSTRAL. Experienced Program Director to accompany you throughout the travel program. Travel document wallet, name badge and pre-departure information. Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights by Thomas P. Gohagan & Company. A program of optional shore excursions: cultural and C EST BON! CULINARY TRADITIONS, as outlined in the itinerary, are available at additional cost. CRUISE Stateroom Category* 8 7 6 5 4 Walk through the surreal volcanic stone forests of otherworldly Cappadocia. ATHENS PRE-CRUISE OPTION* Begin your journey with this two-night stay in Athens, Greece, Western civilization s first great center of democracy and philosophy. Enjoy deluxe, centrally located accommodations in the ATHENAEUM INTERCONTINENTAL ATHENS, guided tours of the Parthenon and the New Acropolis Museum and an excursion to Delphi. ISTANBUL POST-CRUISE OPTION* This special two-night option in Istanbul, Turkey, features accommodations in the deluxe CEYLAN INTERCONTINENTAL ISTANBUL and inclusive guided tours of the city s magnificent landmarks: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. CAPPADOCIA AND ISTANBUL POST-CRUISE OPTION* This exclusive four-night option offers an opportunity to see Cappadocia, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of nature s most captivating treasures, and Istanbul, once the most magnificent city in the western world and the center of the glorious Ottoman Empire. After disembarkation fly to the heart of Anatolia, the enchanting world of volcanic rock formations where early Christian converts sought shelter from Roman legions. Here, local vintners continue to produce wine just as their ancestors have for more than 3,000 years. Visit 2,000-year-old rock-hewn villages and learn about the region s distinctive culture, which traces its roots to Biblical times. Accommodations for two nights will be in the deluxe CAPPADOCIA CAVE RESORT, an intimate property nestled amid the rock formations of Uçhisar in the heart of the National Park of Göreme. Return to Istanbul for two nights in the deluxe CEYLAN INTERCONTINENTAL ISTANBUL and enjoy inclusive guided tours of the city s magnificent landmarks: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. *Pre- and Post-Cruise Options are available at an additional cost. Complete details will be included with your reservation confirmation. 3 2 1 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite II Prestige Suite I An Own Singles a Add $10 Taxes ar *M.S. L AUS from Goh Send to: Call the N the Passen Title Full Title Full Address (no City Telephone: Email Addr Preferred n Enclosed i plus $200 Cappadoc payable to Deposits c payments June 17, 2 I/we autho Card Numb This ND A friends of t local club m
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L AUSTRAL Deck 6 Deck 5 Deck 4 Deck 3 CRUISE TARIFF (per person, based on double occupancy) Stateroom Staterooms range from 200 to 484 sq. ft. and most have two twin beds that Category* convert to make one queen bed. All feature a private bathroom with shower and individual climate control. Ocean-view, one large window. 8 Deck 3, forward. (limited availability) Ocean-view, small window and door onto private, partial wall balcony. 7 Deck 3, aft. (limited availability) Ocean-view, small window and door onto private, partial wall balcony. 6 Deck 3, midship. Ocean-view, sliding glass door onto private, partial wall balcony. 5 Deck 4, forward. Ocean-view, sliding glass door onto private balcony. 4 Deck 4, midship. Ocean-view, sliding glass door onto private, partial wall balcony. 3 Deck 5, forward. Ocean-view, sliding glass door onto private balcony. 2 Deck 5, midship. Ocean-view, sliding glass door onto private balcony. 1 Deck 6. Deluxe Ocean-view, sliding glass door onto private balcony and sitting area Suite with sofa. Deck 6. (limited availability) Two-room, ocean-view, sliding glass door onto large private balcony, Prestige two bathrooms, large sitting area with sofa and two closets, Suite II writing desk and dressing table. Deck 5. (limited availability) ocean-view, sliding glass door onto large private balcony, Prestige Two-room, two bathrooms, large sitting area with sofa, two closets, Suite I writing desk and dressing table. Deck 6. (limited availability) Early Booking Regular Price Price through after February 28, 2011 February 28, 2011 $3235 $4435 $4835 $5335 $5935 $6235 $6535 $6935 $7435 $4235 $5435 $5835 $6335 $6935 $7235 $7535 $7935 $8435 $8635 $9635 $9235 $10235 An Owner s Suite (Deck 6) is available upon request at a cost to be advised, on a first-come-first-served basis. Singles are available in category 6 at $8335 and in category 4 at $10035 on or before February 28, 2011. Add $1000 for reservations made after February 28, 2011. (very limited availability) Taxes are an additional $395 per person and are subject to change. *M.S. L AUSTRAL has been specially contracted for this tour, and the applicable deck plan is available on request from Gohagan & Company and reflects the only valid cabin categorization of the vessel. A NCIENT G REECE AND T URKEY R ESERVATION F ORM Send to: 2011 ISLAND LIFE IN ANCIENT GREECE AND TURKEY University of Notre Dame Alumni Association c/o Thomas P. Gohagan & Company Eleven South LaSalle Street, Second Floor Chicago, IL 60603-1240 Call the Notre Dame/Gohagan Travel line at 877-406-3263 and ask for the Passenger Services Coordinator handling this program. Please make my/our reservation(s) in category: 1st Choice 2nd Choice Double occupancy (one queen bed). Double occupancy (two twin beds). Single accommodations. I am reserving as a single but prefer to share accommodations and will allow you to select my roommate (shares cannot be guaranteed). ATHENS PRE-CRUISE RESERVATIONS Title Full name (exactly as it appears on your passport) School/Year Double at $760 per person. Single at $1060 per person. I am reserving as a single but prefer Title Full name (exactly as it appears on your passport) School/Year to share accommodations (shares cannot be guaranteed). ISTANBUL POST-CRUISE RESERVATIONS Address (no P.O. Box number please) Double at $780 per person. - Single at $1180 per person. I am reserving as a single but prefer City State ZIP Code to share accommodations (shares cannot be guaranteed). Telephone: (Home) (Business) CAPPADOCIA AND ISTANBUL POST-CRUISE RESERVATIONS Double at $1695 per person. Email Address (Mobile) Single at $2495 per person. I am reserving as a single but prefer to share accommodations (shares Preferred name(s) on badge(s) Tour No. 063-09/19/11-078 cannot be guaranteed). Enclosed is my/our check(s) for $ as deposit ($600 per person, I/We want you to book plus $200 per person Athens Pre-Cruise and/or $200 per person my/our air from Cappadocia Post-Cruise or Istanbul Post-Cruise). Make check(s) payable to Thomas P. Gohagan & Company. Deposits can also be made by credit card; however, all FINAL payments are required to be made by check or wire transfer by June 17, 2011. I/we authorize you to charge my/our deposit to: Visa MasterCard Card Number Exp. Date (fill in departure city) to Athens, Greece, with return from Istanbul, Turkey, at an additional cost to be advised. Class: Economy Business First Note: Airfare is subject to change and availability and is nonrefundable. I/we will make my/our own air arrangements. Signature as it appears on credit card This ND Alumni travel opportunity is open to members of the Alumni Association, members of their families and all friends of the University. You should know the ND Alumni travel program is totally self-supporting and none of your local club membership dues nor any other association income is used to subsidize the cost of the travel program. Dear Alumni and Frien We are delighted to sp programs in the innovativ of Western civilization hi itinerary is ideal for explo in our own era. Over 3,000 years ago, archipelago stretching fro very same waters Ulysses small ship M.S. L AUSTRAL ship design and technolog carefully designed itinera Mykonos, Santorini, Pátm the fabled sites of Troy an Among the many CUL arranged VILLAGE FORUM on an ancient isle. To ma an introduction to simple lectures. Exclusive C EST B cuisines, wines and local Greece s cuisine during sp our daily meals. The warm camaraderi all meals, most excursion world ports of the Aegea reservation today! Charles F. Lennon, Jr. 6 Executive Director, Alu Associate Vice President, P.S. If our faculty lecturer please call 800-634-2631 Thomas F. 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CONTRACT: TERMS & CONDITIONS NOT INCLUDED: Taxes; passport fees; visas and fees for obtaining visas; personal expenses such as laundry and telephone calls; accident/sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to ship personnel and hotel personnel; optional sightseeing excursions; excess baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air taxes; airfare and associated local taxes, airport facility taxes and federal inspection fees not listed in the Included Features section; transfers and baggage handling to/from airport/hotel on day(s) of arrival and/ or departure 1) if you have not purchased your air arrangements through Thomas P. Gohagan & Company, or 2) if you are arriving earlier or later than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group transfer(s); meals and alcoholic beverages not listed in the Included Features section; and all other services not specifically mentioned in the Included Features section. AIRFARE: Airfare is subject to change and availability and is nonrefundable. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between you and the airline (not Thomas P. Gohagan & Company), even if purchased through Thomas P. Gohagan & Company. LUGGAGE: Luggage allowance policies are set by the airlines and may change without prior notice. Please contact your airline(s) for the most current luggage allowance policy. HEALTH: Any physical or mental condition that may require special medical attention (for example, the need for a wheelchair) must be reported in writing when you make your reservation. DISCOUNTED RESERVATIONS: Discounts apply only to those reservations received in the offices of Thomas P. Gohagan & Company in writing, accompanied by the required deposit, by February 28, 2011. In the event a discounted reservation must be cancelled, no replacement reservation can be substituted at the discounted rate. A replacement reservation is, in effect, a new reservation and can be substituted only at the full-fare tariff. Change and/or cancellation fees apply as outlined in this Contract: Terms and Conditions for the replacement reservation and the cancelled reservation. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: Cancellations for all or any part of the trip will not be effective until received in writing in the offices of Thomas P. Gohagan & Company. Should you have to cancel, the following terms will apply: reservation cancellations are subject to a $200 per person administrative fee from the time of booking through 120 days prior to departure; from 95 through 119 days prior to departure, $600 per person; from 60 through 94 days prior to departure, 50% of your trip cost; cancellations 59 days or less prior to departure, a no-show, or early return from the trip will result in forfeiture of 100% of your trip cost. In addition, any applicable airline cancellation fees and administrative fees will be assessed. PRE-CRUISE/POST-CRUISE CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: Should you have to cancel, the following terms will apply: reservation cancellations are subject to a $50 per person administrative fee from the time of booking through 120 days prior to departure; from 95 through 119 days prior to departure, $200 per person; from 60 through 94 days prior to departure, 50% of your trip cost; cancellations 59 days or less prior to departure, a noshow or early return from the trip will result in forfeiture of 100% of your trip cost. In addition, any applicable airline cancellation fees and administrative fees will be assessed. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE: Because our cancellation policies are strictly enforced, we strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance. In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement. Trip cancellation insurance is available through Travel Insurance Services for comprehensive coverage of such expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident, and damaged or lost luggage. Notre Dame will send you an application upon receipt of your reservation and again prior to final payment. RESPONSIBILITY: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company, the sponsoring association or institution, and its and their employees, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors or trustees, successors, agents, and assigns (collectively Gohagan ), do not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip including, for example, lodging facilities, airline, vessel, or other transportation companies, guides or guide services, local ground operators, providers or organizers of optional excursions, food service providers, etc. All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, Gohagan is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or entity of any third party. In addition and without limitation, Gohagan is not responsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay, or damage to person or property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from, but not limited to, acts of God or force majeure, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, sickness, illness, the lack of availability of or access to appropriate medical attention, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, mechanical or other failure of airplanes or other means of transportation, or for any failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time. If due to weather, flight schedules or other uncontrollable factors, you are required to spend an additional night(s), you will be responsible for your own hotel, transfers and meal costs. Baggage is entirely at owner s risk. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a participant on these trips at any time. Specific room/cabin assignments are within the sole discretion of the hotel/cruise line. Gohagan reserves the right to change the itinerary or trip features at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, and Gohagan shall not be CRUISI Notre Dame, IN 46556-5661 one of the most popular ery into the very cradle e sites. Our exclusive riencing its way of life A liable for any loss of any kind as a result of any such changes. Gohagan may cancel a trip for any reason whatsoever; if so, its sole responsibility is to refund monies paid by the participant to it. Gohagan is not required to cancel any trip for any reason including without limitation, United States Department of State, World Health Organization or other Warnings or Advisories of any kind. All fares, as well as ship schedules, port calls, hours of arrival and departure, special programs and guest lecture series (if applicable), are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Gohagan shall not be required to refund any portion of the fare or make any other compensation under these circumstances. Gohagan is not responsible for penalties assessed by air carriers resulting from operational and/or itinerary changes, even if Gohagan makes the flight arrangements or cancels the trip. Gohagan reserves the right to substitute vessels or hotels of a similar category for those listed in this brochure. Gohagan reserves the right to increase the tour price in the event of cost increases due to changes in airfares, currency fluctuations or fuel surcharges and all such increases are to be paid to Gohagan upon notice to the tour participant of such increases. ARBITRATION AGREEMENT: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating in any way to these Terms and Conditions, to the Responsibility Clause, to the brochure, or any other information relating in any way to the trip, or to the trip itself, shall be settled solely and exclusively by binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois, in accordance with the commerical rules of the American Arbitration Association then existent. RATES: Prices quoted are based on fares in effect at the time of printing and are subject to change prior to departure. REGISTRATION: CST#: 2031868-40, WST#: 601 767 666. OST#: TA 0905. ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT: By forwarding of deposit, the participant certifies that he/she does not have any mental, physical or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for him/herself or other participants and accepts the terms and conditions of this contract. Photo Credits: Alamy; Glow Images; Photolibrary; Photoshot; all images are rights managed and cannot be used without permission. TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS BY: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company. ASSOCIATION DISCLAIMER: The University of Notre Dame, through its Alumni Association, is pleased to provide this service of facilitating travel opportunities for its Alumni and Friends. We strive to work with the best partners to make available interesting and enriching travel options for the Notre Dame family. Please note that the University does not conduct tours, nor does it act as an agent for guests interested in tours. The Alumni Association acts as a facilitator with tour operators, with whom tour participants make arrangements for completing travel. We are pleased to act as a liaison with tour operators should you have any questions or concerns that may arise before, during, or after your tour. The Alumni Association encourages you to familiarize yourself thoroughly with the tour operator s cancellation and refund policies, and also to investigate available services such as trip cancellation insurance. The University is not responsible for changes to trips or travel arrangements, nor for losses or additional expenses resulting from travel. The Alumni Association reserves the right to withdraw its affiliation with any individual tour should conditions warrant. 12/10 E S TA B L I S H E D 1 9 8 4