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Pre- and Post-Cruise Options Trade Routes of Coastal Iberia April 15 to 23, 2016

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 December 17, 2015. The Pre- and/or Post-Cruise Options may not be available for purchase after this date.

Barcelona Pre-Cruise Option April 13 to 16, 2016

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia and one of Europe’s most fascinating cities, is set on a plain rising gently from the sea to a range of wooded hills. Its cosmopolitan center has all the highlights of a modern city, but its old center constitutes one of the greatest concentrations of Gothic architecture in Europe. Throughout the city is some of the world’s most avant-garde and enchanting architecture—Antoni Gaudí’s surreal spectacles, which became such a cultural phenomenon that UNESCO named his buildings World Heritage sites in 1984. Barcelona has been a groundbreaking center of art, architecture and style since the late 19th century and proudly displays the marvels of masters from the likes of Picasso to Susana Solano. Accommodations for two nights are in the ideally located Five-Star Majestic Hotel and Spa Barcelona. U.S. Wednesday, April 13 Depart the U.S.

Barcelona’s Gothic Cathedral of Santa Eulalia stands where a fourth-century Roman basilica once stood until it was destroyed by attacking Moors.

Barcelona, Spain Thursday, April 14 Arrive in Barcelona and transfer to the Five‑Star Majestic Hotel and Spa Barcelona. The afternoon and evening are free for independent pursuits in the city. 05/07/15-1

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Barcelona Friday, April 15 After breakfast at the hotel, begin a panoramic tour of the highlights of the city. Travel along Passeig de Gràcia, one of the city’s main avenues, to see the Poble Espanyol—or Spanish Village— and the Old Town, the original heart of Barcelona which maintains its medieval heritage and Gothic architecture. See some of Gaudí’s impressive buildings along the way, including Casa Milà, an apartment and office block with an undulating gray stone facade. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Basílica de la Sagrada Família, the design of which Gaudí took over in 1883, applying his architectural and engineering style, which combines Gothic and curvilinear Art Nouveau forms. At the time of Gaudi’s death in 1926, less than a quarter of the project was complete. Even though the magnificent structure is still under construction and is not expected to be completed until 2026, it remains one of the world’s most distinctive buildings and evokes the Gothic architecture of the Middle Ages. The afternoon and evening are at leisure. Barcelona/Montserrat Saturday, April 16 Travel into the gentle hills of the Penedès wine region along the coast of the Mediterranean, where grapes have been cultivated since the Phoenicians first arrived. The art nouveau architecture of the wineries is as much of a draw as the cava, Catalonia’s sparkling white wine fermented in the traditional champagne method. Visit Codorníu Winery, winemakers since the 16th century and today a fine ensemble of modernist buildings designated a National Historic Monument. Tour the vast cellars via small electric train, and enjoy a tasting of their acclaimed cavas. Continue to the stunning setting of Montserrat, said to be the inspiration of Wagner’s opera Parsifal. Visit the Benedictine monastery, founded in 1025 and home to an ancient statue of the Virgin Mary discovered among the mountains in 880 A.D. Pilgrims still come from all over Christendom to kiss the Black Virgin (La Moreneta), regarded as Catalonia’s patron. Today, the monastery is home to over 80 monks who still abide by the sixth-century Rule of Saint Benedict. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before returning to Barcelona to embark the m.v. Tere Moana.

Benedictine monks have lived in the monastery perched among the rocky crags of Montserrat for nearly one thousand years.

Included Features: ◆◆ Transfers and luggage handling abroad for all participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). ◆◆ Accommodations for two nights in the Five-Star Majestic Hotel and Spa Barcelona, inclusive of taxes and service. ◆◆ Breakfast each morning. ◆◆ Panoramic tour of Barcelona, including the Passeig de Gràcia. ◆◆ See the medieval Barcelona Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter. ◆◆ Tour of the Antoni Gaudí-designed Basílica de la Sagrada Família, a UNESCO World Heritage site. ◆◆ Tour of Codorníu Winery with a cava tasting. ◆◆ Excursion to scenic Mount Montserrat, featuring the centuries‑old Benedictine monastery and the sacred Black Virgin statue, including lunch. ◆◆ 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 Director to accompany you throughout the Pre-Cruise. $995 usd per person, double occupancy. $1395 usd per person, single occupancy.

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Lisbon Post-Cruise Option April 23 to 25, 2016

A historic gateway for world exploration and Portugal’s intimate, welcoming capital, Lisbon is the ideal prelude to your cruise. Visit the 16th‑century Jerónimos Monastery, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Belém Tower, the gateway to the city, and see the grandiose Monument to the Discoveries, the stunning statue with Henry the Navigator at the prow evoking the spirit of maritime exploration. Visit the charming village of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Sintra National Palace, built on the grounds of a summer retreat for Moorish sultans and transformed over hundreds of years by Portuguese royalty. Enjoy time in the cosmopolitan coastal beach town of Cascais. Accommodations for this two‑night stay are in the deluxe Dom Pedro Palace Hotel, located in the heart of Lisbon minutes from Eduardo VII Park, Marques de Pombal Square and the luxurious Avenida da Liberdade. Lisbon, Portugal­ Saturday, April 23 After breakfast onboard, disembark the m.v. Tere Moana in Lisbon and begin the tour of Lisbon’s distinct Belém district. Admire the exquisite historical carriages on display in the National Coach Museum, the finest museum of its kind in the world, housed in a former 18th-century riding academy connected to the Belém Royal Palace. Visit Jerónimos Monastery, built over the chapel where explorer Vasco da Gama sought divine guidance before sailing for India in 1497, and where his tomb now resides. See the iconic five‑story fortress of Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Monument to the Discoveries, with the statue of Henry the Navigator. Transfer to the deluxe Dom Pedro Palace Hotel for check-in. The afternoon and evening are at leisure. Lisbon/Queluz/Sintra/Cascais Sunday, April 24 Following breakfast, enjoy a scenic morning drive to the former royal residence of Queluz, known

The Sintra National Palace possesses what is said to be the most extensive collection of Mudéjar azulejos (colored glazed tiles).

as the Portuguese Versailles, a magnificent palace with elegant lounges and beautiful gardens. Continue to Sintra, immortalized in English poetry by Lord Byron and renowned for its magnificent setting on the rugged slopes of the Serra de Sintra mountains and its impeccably preserved historical character. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Sintra National Palace, a beautiful Mudéjar structure built between the 14th and 16th centuries and recognized for its two conical chimneys, which were added in the 18th century. After some time at leisure in Sintra and lively Cascais, a former fishing village with a charming town center, return to Lisbon. The remainder of the evening is free for independent pursuits. Lisbon/U.S. Monday, April 25 After breakfast in the hotel, transfer to the airport to board your return flight to the U.S. Included Features: ◆◆ Accommodations for two nights in the deluxe Dom Pedro Palace Hotel. ◆◆ Breakfast each morning. ◆◆ Tour of Lisbon, with visits to Jerónimos Monastery and the National Coach Museum and a stop at the Tower of Belém and Monument to the Discoveries. ◆◆ Visit to 18th-century Queluz National Palace.

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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 30 participants per program is required in order for the Barcelona Pre-Cruise Option and the Lisbon Post-Cruise Option to operate. If less than 30 participants, Gohagan & Company will make every effort to operate the Pre- or Post-Cruise Option; however, an experienced local guide will accompany the group as Travel Director.

The fortified Tower of Belém, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was the ceremonial gateway to Lisbon during the Age of Discovery.

Excursion to Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring a visit to the National Palace. ◆◆ Visit to the coastal town of Cascais, once the royal family’s summer retreat. ◆◆ All excursions and visits, as outlined above, with experienced local guides. ◆◆ Gratuities to local guides and drivers. ◆◆ Hospitality desk in the hotel. ◆◆ An experienced Travel Director to accompany you throughout the Post-Cruise Option. ◆◆ Transfers and luggage handling abroad for all participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). ◆◆

$595 usd per person, double occupancy $795 usd per person, single occupancy

Thomas P. Gohagan & Company 209 South LaSalle Street Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois 60604-1446 (800) 922-3088 Fax (312) 609-1141 u

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Pre- and Post-Cruise Options Reservation Form

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April 15 to 23, 2016

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 December 17, 2015. Insert the following information from your Reservation Confirmation:

_____________________________________ First passenger’s name exactly as it appears on passport

_____________ Reservation number

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Second passenger’s name exactly as it appears on passport

Please make my/our reservation(s):

Barcelona Pre-Cruise Option April 13 to 16, 2016 Double Occupancy Single Occupancy

$995 usd per person x _____ $1395 usd per person x _____

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Lisbon Post-Cruise Option April 23 to 25, 2016 Double Occupancy Single Occupancy

$595 usd per person x _____ $795 usd per person x _____

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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 Barcelona Pre-Cruise Option and/or $200 usd per person Lisbon Post-Cruise Option). q Enclosed is my payment in full of $________ (due December 17, 2015). Please send reservation(s) and payment to: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois 60604-1446 05/07/15-1

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