Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords

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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 Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords June 1 to 9, 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 February 24, The Pre- and/or Post-Cruise Options may not be available for purchase after this date. Scotland s Cultural Capitals Pre-Cruise Option May 30 to June 2, 2017 Ross Fountain, overshadowed by the imposing Edinburgh Castle, was exhibited at the Great London Exposition of 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 their cultural fabric in Edinburgh and Glasgow, two grand Scottish cities with histories of feuding clans, medieval knaves and royal and religious intrigue. Discover Edinburgh, a stately city built, like Rome, across seven hills. Enjoy a tour of the historic Edinburgh Castle and through the city s rich and tangled past, still apparent in its 900-year old Old Town and 18th-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. Explore the city s time as a wellspring of intellectual advancement during the Scottish Enlightenment, when philosopher 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. 09/15/16-1

2 u 2 The seven-story Tolbooth Steeple is the prominent feature of Glasgow Cross, the junction of the city s five most important streets. 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 tour of the area surrounding the magnificent 12 th century Glasgow Cathedral, the only surviving medieval church in mainland Scotland, 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. 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. Tour of dynamic Glasgow, showcasing its Gothic architecture and the impressive stained-glass windows of the Glasgow Cathedral. Visit to the award-winning St-Mungo Museum, with lunch. Visit to the premier Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the largest civic museum and art gallery in the United Kingdom. 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. Complimentary use of a state-of-the-art audio headset for each participant during guided excursions. $985 usd per person, double occupancy. $1385 usd per person, single occupancy. Royal Copenhagen Post-Cruise Option June 9 to 11, 2017 Copenhagen is the most cosmopolitan of all the Scandinavian capitals, yet it holds a millennium of history and culture rooted in Viking ancestry at its historic heart. Explore this welcoming city s enchanting streets, canals and cobbled squares and discover why Denmark earns its reputation as having one of the highest qualities of living in the world. Copenhagen marries the old and new, offering 17 th -century gabled houses and beautiful parks among innovative modern architecture. Author Hans Christian Andersen lived in this city most of his life, and it was this blend of the old and the new that inspired his famous fairy tales. See the famous Tivoli Gardens, the National Museum of Denmark and the 18 th -century Amalienborg Palace, and enjoy a delightful cruise along Copenhagan s 400-year-old canals past

3 u 3 Christiansborg Palace and the famous sculpture inspired by Hans Christian Andersen s fairy tale The Little Mermaid. Visit the city of Roskilde named after its Viking founder Ro and the nearby sacred springs (kilde) and its fascinating Viking Ship Museum to learn more about the Northmen s ironclad way of life. Accommodations for two nights are in the deluxe Copenhagen Marriott Hotel, a short walk from the charming Tivoli Gardens and the lively Strøget Street. Included Features: Accommodations for two nights in the deluxe Copenhagen Marriott Hotel, inclusive of taxes and service. Breakfast each morning. Visits to the fascinating Viking Ship Museum and historic Roskilde Cathedral, where kings and queens of Denmark were crowned for hundreds of years. Scenic cruise of Copenhagan s 400-year-old canals, with views of the Christianborg Palace, 16 th -century Naval Church, and the famous bronze statue of The Little Mermaid, based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Panoramic city tour of Copenhagen featuring City Hall Square, Tivoli Gardens, the National Museum of Denmark and the 18 th century Amalienborg Palace. All excursions and visits, as outlined above, with local experienced guides. Gratuities to local guides and drivers. Constructed in the 1700s, Copenhagen s Amalienborg Palace is considered one of the finest examples of Danish Rococo architecture. Hospitality desk in the hotel. 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). $920 usd per person, double occupancy. $1420 usd 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 per program is required for the Scotland s Cultural Capitals Pre-Cruise and the Royal Copenhagen Post-Cruise Options to operate. See Copenhagen and its landmarks, including Christiansborg Palace, from a unique point of view during a canal cruise.

4 u 4 Thomas P. Gohagan & Company u 209 South LaSalle Street u Suite 500 u Chicago, Illinois u (800) u Fax (312)

5 Pre- and Post-Cruise Options Reservation Form Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords June 1 to 9, 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 February 24, 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 Scotland s Cultural Capitals Pre-Cruise Option May 30 to June 2, 2017 Double Occupancy $985 usd per person x $ Single Occupancy $1385 usd per person x $ Royal Copenhagen Post-Cruise Option June 9 to 11, 2017 Double Occupancy $920 usd per person x $ Single Occupancy $1420 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 Royal Copenhagen Post-Cruise Option). q Enclosed is my payment in full of $ (due February 24, 2017). Please send reservation(s) and payment to: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois /15/16-1 Thomas P. Gohagan & Company u 209 South LaSalle Street u Suite 500 u Chicago, Illinois u (800) u Fax (312)