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 Celtic Lands May 24 to June 2, 2018 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 February 16, 2018. The Pre- and/or Post-Cruise Options may not be available for purchase after this date. Scotland s Cultural Capitals Edinburgh u Glasgow Pre-Cruise Option May 22 to 25, 2018 The seven-story Tolbooth Steeple is the prominent feature of Glasgow Cross, the junction of the city s five most important streets. We look to Scotland for all our ideas on civilization, the French writer Voltaire once declared. See how the Viking legacies of Norse and Scandinavian explorers are etched into Scotland s cultural fabric in Edinburgh and Glasgow, two grand Scottish cities with histories of feuding clans, medieval knights and royal and religious intrigue. In Edinburgh, a stately city built, like Rome, across seven hills, tour the historic 12 th century Edinburgh Castle, home to the city s oldest building, the serene St. Margaret s Chapel; the legendary Stone of Destiny, the seat for Scottish royalty during generations of coronations; and the Honors of Scotland, the oldest existing crown jewels in the British Isles. Discover the city s rich and tangled past, still apparent in its 900 year old Old Town and 18 th century New Town, both included in Edinburgh s UNESCO World Heritage designation, showcasing spectacular medieval and neoclassical architecture and a remarkable juxtaposition of two distinct eras of urban planning. Enjoy a guided tour of the Museum of Scotland, whose collections chronicle Scottish history from 8000 B.C. to the present. Explore the city s time as a wellspring of intellectual advancement during the Scottish Enlightenment, when philosopher 08/09/17-1
u 2 Ross Fountain, overshadowed by imposing Edinburgh Castle, was exhibited at the Great London Exposition of 1862. David Hume and economist Adam Smith called Edinburgh home. Walk in the footsteps of several writers of great literature who hail from Edinburgh named the world s first UNESCO City of Literature in 2004 like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, J.M. Barrie and Sir Walter Scott, an immense source of local pride. Glasgow established for its perfect location on the River Clyde and developed as a shipbuilding and industry port is today a dynamic and diverse city where art and culture enliven grand Victorian architecture. Enjoy a walking tour of the area surrounding the magnificent 12 th century Glasgow Cathedral, the only surviving medieval church in mainland Scotland and renowned for its stained-glass windows, and visit the award winning St Mungo Museum and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery, the largest civic museum in the United Kingdom. Accommodations for two nights are in the Five Star Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian, ideally located in the city s New Town and near many of its historic landmarks. Day 1 Depart the U.S. Day 2 Edinburgh, Scotland Day 3 Edinburgh Day 4 Edinburgh/Glasgow/Embark Le Boreal 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 Five-Star Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian, inclusive of taxes and service. Breakfast each morning. City tour of stately Edinburgh to see its UNESCO-designated New and Old Towns. Tour of legendary Edinburgh Castle including the Crown Room. Tour of the world-renowned National Museum of Scotland. Walking tour of dynamic Glasgow, showcasing its Gothic architecture and the landmark Glasgow Cathedral. Visit to the award-winning St-Mungo Museum, with lunch. Visit to the premier Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. All excursions and visits, as outlined above, with local experienced 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 Option. Complimentary use of a state-of-the-art audio headset for each participant during guided excursions. $995 usd per person, double occupancy. $1395 usd per person, single occupancy. Paris and the Gardens of Giverny Post-Cruise Option June 2 to 4, 2018 Paris in the springtime synthesizes the rhythms of village life with those of a major cosmopolitan world capital. Explore this center of art, cuisine délicieux (delicious cuisine) and fashion, with influences from the Celtic peoples woven into the city s rich heritage. Learn more about the Celtic heritage in this spectacular City of Light, a thriving center of intellectual and artistic achievement for centuries. See Paris s famous landmarks the art nouveau Eiffel Tower, Napoléon s Arc de Triomphe, the glamorous Avenue des Champs-Élysées, the legendary Seine a UNESCO World
u 3 Heritage site the timeless Left Bank and the commanding gargoyles of Notre Dame Cathedral. In the historic Normandy region, visit painter Claude Monet s restored home and preserved gardens in the village of Giverny, where he painted many of his masterpieces, and tour the delightful port town of Honfleur, with a visit to the 16 th century Church of St. Catherine, the oldest and largest church built entirely of wood in France. Accommodations for two nights are in the ideally located, Five-Star InterContinental Paris Le Grand, evoking the grandeur of Napoleon s Imperial style and providing a quintessential Parisian experience. Its street-side Café de la Paix offers the perfect atmosphere for enjoying the city s vibrant street life. Day 1 Disembark Le Boreal/Honfleur, France/ Giverny/Paris Day 2 Paris Day 3 Paris/Depart for the U.S. Included Features: Accommodations for two nights in the Five-Star InterContinental Paris Le Grand, inclusive of taxes and service. Breakfast each morning. Paris Palais de Chaillot and Eiffel Tower reflect the city s magnificent architectural legacy. Walking tour of Honfleur, with a visit to the timber Church of St-Catherine. Scenic transfer from Honfleur to Paris, including an excursion to artist Claude Monet s preserved home, garden and workshop in Giverny. Paris city tour, featuring the city s most impressive and significant landmarks. Guided visit of the Louvre. All excursions and visits, as outlined above, with local experienced guides. Gratuities to local guides and drivers. Hospitality desk in the hotel. Experienced Travel Program Director to accompany you throughout the Post Cruise Option. 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). $995 usd per person, double occupancy. $1645 usd per person, single occupancy. Monet s gardens in Giverny were planned and landscaped based on colors and varieties and allowed to grow unconstrained and free.
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 Scotland s Cultural Capitals Pre-Cruise and the Paris and the Gardens of Giverny Post-Cruise Options to operate. 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
E S TABLISHED 198 4 Pre- and Post-Cruise Options Reservation Form Celtic Lands May 24 to June 2, 2018 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 February 16, 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): Scotland s Cultural Capitals Edinburgh u Glasgow Pre-Cruise Option May 22 to 25, 2018 Double Occupancy $995 usd per person x $ Single Occupancy $1395 usd per person x $ Paris and the Gardens of Giverny Post-Cruise Option June 2 to 4, 2018 Double Occupancy $995 usd per person x $ Single Occupancy $1645 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 Scotland s Cultural Capitals Pre Cruise Option and/or $200 usd per person Paris and the Gardens of Giverny Post Cruise Option). q Enclosed is my payment in full of $ (due February 16, 2018). Please send reservation(s) and payment to: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois 60604-1446 08/09/17-1 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