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Dear Alumni and Friends,
We are pleased to offer this exceptional Two-for-One pricing—and 50% savings on
single accommodations—on this exclusive odyssey to the cradle of civilization, visiting
rare jewels of the ancient Aegean coast in between Athens and Istanbul. Cruise aboard
the exclusively chartered M.Y. VARIETY VOYAGER, a true small ship accommodating only
60 passengers that is able to sail into small ports inaccessible to larger vessels.
This unique itinerary features opportunities to visit eight UNESCO World Heritage
sites—places that most only read about. See the classical ruins of Pergamon, the
sophisticated capital established by the conquests of Alexander the Great. Visit Philippi, the
ancient citadel fortified by Philip II of Macedonia in 356 B.C. and, hundreds of years later,
the first European city in which St. Paul the Apostle preached. Cruise past the UNESCO
World Heritage site of Mount Athos peninsula, the sacred “Holy Mountain,” a combination
of natural beauty and striking Greek Orthodox sanctuaries. Explore the fabled city of Troy,
immortalized by Homer’s eighth-century B.C. epic. Ascend to the awe-inspiring UNESCO
World Heritage site of Meteora, nearly inaccessible 14th- and 15th-century monasteries
“suspended in the air”; and envision the lives of the Roman Empire’s most prominent
citizens in the wonderfully preserved, mosaic-laden chambers of the often-overlooked
Roman Terrace Houses of Ephesus. Complete your journey in the captivating city of
Istanbul—a lovely blend of beauty and ancient history on the Bosphorus strait.
A one-of-a-kind itinerary, all shore excursions, three meals each day, all ocean-view
accommodations and exceptional discounted Two-for-One pricing combine
for a wonderfully comprehensive travel program to this stunning area
of the world. Space is limited and sure to sell out quickly.
I encourage you to reserve now for this epic journey.
Sincerely,
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Melana
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Director of Alumni Relations and
Executive Director of the
University of Saskatchewan
Alumni Association
Roman writer Cicero (106–43 B.C.) said of Athens “wherever you
set your foot, you encounter some memory of the past.” His succinct
observation captures the historical magnitude of the ancient Aegean
coast, the origin of Western civilization. Here, Philip II of Macedonia
and Alexander the Great built and expanded their empires and St. Paul preached
his teachings. The well-preserved ruins of venerable palaces, basilicas and
forums; magnificent sites of early Christian faith; and the splendour of Greek
and Roman architecture adorned with columns, friezes and mosaics exemplify
the important contributions made by ancient Greek, Hellenistic and Roman
civilizations in establishing our modern way of living. This odyssey explores rare
gems of the Aegean coast, unparalleled in both beauty and antiquity—a voyage
through the glorious beginnings of Western civilization.
Athens, Greece
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 grandeur is embodied in
the spectacular Acropolis, a UNESCO
World Heritage site, and the perfectly
proportioned Parthenon dedicated to the
goddess Athena in 438 B.C.
Ephesus, Turkey
24,000-seat theatre where St. Paul
delivered his Epistle to the Ephesians.
According to legend, St. John the Apostle
travelled with Mary, the mother of Jesus,
to Ephesus, where he wrote his Gospel of
John and later died and was buried.
By special arrangement, visit the Roman
Terrace Houses, where the most prominent
families of first-century Ephesus once lived.
Admire the monumental arched colonnades,
well-preserved mosaics and brightly coloured
frescoes of these beautifully crafted residences,
rarely seen by today’s visitors to Ephesus.
The Greco-Roman city of Ephesus,
liberated from Persian rule by
Alexander the Great in 334 B.C., offers
an enthralling glimpse into ancient
coastal life. See the beautifully
restored façade of the
Library of Celsus and
the Marble Way,
which leads to
an impressive
Photo this page:
page: The soaring sandstone pinnacles
underneath the monasteries of Meteora were
formed by river waters 60 million years ago.
Cover photo: The iconic Library of Celsus in
Ephesus once stored 12,000 scrolls in galleries
designed to prevent damage from dampness.
ISTANBUL
Philippi/Lydia
THESSALONIKI
VERGINA
Meteora
VOLOS
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Sea of
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KAVALA
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UNESCO
World Heritage Site
Cruise Itinerary
Air Routing
Land Routing
ÇANAKKALE
TROY
Pergamon
DIKILI
TURKEY
Ephesus
ATHENS
KUSADASI
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Ionian
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The splendid and
Sultanahmet Park
Kuşadasi
I T I N E R A RY
First inhabited around 3000 B.C. and
later fortified with an island citadel during
the Ottoman Empire, Kuşadasi is today
a cosmopolitan resort town featuring
sparkling beaches, authentic markets and
unique shopping opportunities.
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Pergamon
3 KUŞADASI, TURKEY, for EPHESUS
The UNESCO World Heritage site
of Pergamon is one of Turkey’s finest
classical ruins. Visit the Acropolis, one of
the great centres of Hellenism, where the
monumental Library of Pergamon once
stood in the second century B.C. With over
200,000 manuscripts, the library rivalled
its counterpart in Alexandria as the centre
of ancient scholarship.
Nearby, see the foundations of the
sanctuaries of Zeus and Athena and the
magnificent theatre where audiences
once viewed the plays of Aeschylus
and Sophocles. Visit the Asclepion, a
shrine dedicated to the Greco-Roman god
of healing; in ancient times, this sanctuary
drew health-seekers from all the lands of
the eastern Mediterranean.
4 DIKILI for PERGAMON
Meteora, Greece
From the attractive port city of Volos,
where legendary Jason, leader of the
Argonauts, was born and his ship the
Argo built, enjoy a panoramic transfer
through the fertile Plain of Thessaly
to the UNESCO World Heritage site
of Meteora—Greek for “suspended
in the air.” High atop soaring natural
sandstone pinnacles formed during
the Tertiary period, 24 holy Orthodox
monasteries were built in the 14th and
15th centuries, some of which continued
their traditions uninterrupted for hundreds
of years. Originally, the only access to
these lofty monasteries was by way of long
ladders and baskets suspended on ropes.
Four of the monasteries still house active
religious communities atop these heavenly
columns, an impossibly majestic sight.
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ATHENS PRE-CRUISE OPTION
2 ATHENS, GREECE/
Embark M.Y. VARIETY VOYAGER
5 VOLOS, GREECE, for METEORA
6 THESSALONIKI for VERGINA
7 KAVALA for PHILIPPI and LYDIA
8 ÇANAKKALE, TURKEY, for TROY
9 ISTANBUL /Disembark ship/
Return to Canada
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ISTANBUL POST-CRUISE OPTION
Thessaloniki
Named after Philip II of Macedonia’s daughter,
the bustling metropolis of Thessaloniki is
the second largest city in Greece. Visit the
Church of Agios Dimitrios, a glorious,
five-aisled basilica and a UNESCO World
Heritage site, and see the 16th-century
White Tower, iconic symbol of the city.
In the Archaeological Museum, see an
impressive collection of impeccably crafted
gold and silver jewellery dating from the
sixth century B.C.
The picturesque seaside town of Kavala, Greece,
served as the main port for the ancient city of Philippi.
graceful Blue Mosque lies between lovely
and the Sea of Marmara.
Vergina
First capital of the Kingdom
of Macedonia, Aigai, or modern-day
Vergina, is today a UNESCO World
Heritage site. Here, Alexander the Great
was crowned king following the death
of his father. See the Royal Tombs and
archaeological treasures dating back to
the Macedonian Kingdom.
Kavala/Philippi/Lydia
In the picturesque port of Kavala, see the
15th-century Panagia Castle, built upon
the former site of the Byzantine acropolis
and the Kamares, a 16th-century aqueduct
constructed by Süleyman the Magnificent.
Nearby, visit the ancient city of Philippi,
named after Philip II of Macedonia, father
of Alexander the Great, and one of the
most important cities during the Roman,
Christian, Byzantine and Ottoman eras.
In 42 B.C. the Battle of Philippi took
place here between the Roman armies of
Brutus and Octavian, bringing about the
end of the Roman democracy. A century
later, Philippi was the first European city
in which St. Paul preached, and it was
here where he was imprisoned. See the
remains of his holding cell and walk along
the original Roman road, Via Egnatia.
Along the banks of the Gangites River,
visit the Greek Orthodox Baptistery of
St. Lydia, where St. Paul baptized the
first European converted to Christianity.
Inside, see the splendid mosaics depicting
the travels of St. Paul.
Cruise beside the peninsula
of Mount Athos, a sacred Greek
Orthodox spiritual centre since 1054.
Today, 20 active monasteries comprise
this UNESCO World Heritage site,
where some 1400 monks reside in the
Byzantine-era sanctuaries built into the
cliffs of this majestic mountain jutting out
into the sparkling Aegean Sea.
Çanakkale, Turkey, for Troy
Located on a windswept plain near
Çanakkale, Troy was immortalized by
Homer’s eighth-century B.C. Trojan War
epic, The Iliad, 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.
Cruise through the Dardanelles strait
passing Gallipoli, celebrating the
100th anniversary of when Allied powers
attempted to gain control of the sea
route between Europe and Russia
during World War I at the historic
Battle of Gallipoli.
Istanbul
This legendary metropolis straddling
the Bosphorus strait is the only city in
the world that naturally bridges two
continents: Europe and Asia. Its historic
treasures are designated a UNESCO
World Heritage site and include the
magnificent Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace
and the Blue Mosque.
Built into a naturally steep hillside, the spectacular Hellenistic theatre of the Pergamon Acropolis in
Turkey accommodated up to 10,000 people in 80 rows of seating.
INTIMATE FIVE-STAR SMALL SHIP
M.Y.
VARIETY VOYAGER
The exclusively chartered, intimate
M.Y. VARIETY VOYAGER is a fully
air-conditioned 36-cabin small ship.
Launched in 2012, this deluxe vessel
offers an authentic coastal cruise
experience and can navigate into
smaller ports and inlets inaccessible to
larger ships.
Category 1 Cabin
The ocean-view, stylishly appointed,
wood-paneled cabins are designed to
accommodate two twin beds or one
double bed and feature two small
windows, private marble bathroom
with shower, individual climate control,
mini refrigerator, flat-screen satellite
television, DVD player, music channels,
hair dryer, bathrobes and safe.
Dining Room
Meals featuring Mediterranean cuisine
are served alfresco or in single,
unassigned seatings in the ship’s
attractive dining room, where
passengers can enjoy unobstructed
views of the sweeping scenery and
coastline through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Early-risers’ coffee, buffet breakfast,
buffet lunch and a four-course dinner
are served daily. Complimentary house
wine and beer are served with lunch
and dinner.
Lounge
Public areas include a lounge and bar,
library, shaded outdoor dining area and
bar, sun deck with chairs and bar, and a
mini-spa and fitness area. Wi-Fi Internet
access and laundry service are available
on board.
The English-speaking European crew
Alfresco dining on the Sun Deck
provides courteous, professional service.
The ship is fitted with state-of-the-art twin stabilizers and is
meticulously maintained. It complies with the highest safety standards.
Included Features
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On board the exclusively chartered
Small Ship M.Y. VARIETY VOYAGER
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Exclusive seven-night cruise from Athens, Greece,
to Istanbul, Turkey, with port calls at Kuşadasi for
Ephesus, Dikili for Pergamon, and Çanakkale for
Troy, Turkey; and Volos for Meteora, Thessaloniki for
Vergina, and Kavala for Philippi and Lydia, Greece.
Comfortable ocean-view cabins with individual
climate control and private bathroom.
Captain’s Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner.
Full buffet breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and
dinner served daily throughout the cruise.
Complimentary house wine and beer are served
with lunch and dinner.
Excursion to Ephesus, Turkey, a city liberated
from the Persian Empire by Alexander the
Great, including a specially arranged tour of the
seldom-visited Roman-era Terrace Houses.
Visit to the ancient learning centre of Pergamon,
a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the
Asclepion, a medical sanctuary dating back to
the fourth century B.C.
Excursion to the extraordinary UNESCO World
Heritage site of Meteora, where 14th- and 15th-century
Greek Orthodox monasteries “suspended in the air”
sit loftily atop towering natural sandstone pinnacles
formed during the Tertiary period, with lunch.
City tour of dynamic Thessaloniki, including
visits to the Church of Agios Dimitrios, home to
early mosaic masterpieces of Christian art and a
UNESCO World Heritage site, and the fascinating
Archaeological Museum.
Excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage
archaeological site of Vergina, with the
Royal Tombs of Alexander the Great’s family.
Panoramic tour of the picturesque port city of Kavala.
Walking tour of the ancient ruins of Philippi, the
city founded by Philip II of Macedonia, where
St. Paul was once imprisoned.
Visit to the Greek Orthodox Baptistery of St. Lydia
to see the historic mosaics depicting the travels of
St. Paul.
Scenic cruise past the sacred Mount Athos
peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visit to the legendary city of Troy, a UNESCO
World Heritage site.
Cruise through the Dardanelles strait past
historic Gallipoli in commemoration of the
100th anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli during
World War I.
Enhanced Travel Services
Transfers and luggage handling abroad
for participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s)
coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s).
All excursions and visits, as outlined above,
with experienced local guides.
Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included
excursions and transfers.
Hospitality desk aboard ship.
The services of experienced Gohagan & Company
Travel Directors throughout the program.
Complimentary use of a state-of-the-art audio headset
for each participant during guided excursions.
Travel document wallet, name badge and
pre-departure information.
Automatic $250,000 USD flight insurance policy
for each participant ticketed on flights by
Gohagan & Company.
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The iconic 16th-century White Tower was built to defend the
waterfront of Thessaloniki.
City of Wisdom and
Birthplace of Democracy
Athens Pre-Cruise Option
Begin your odyssey with two days in Western
civilization’s first great centre of democracy
and philosophy, Athens, Greece. Explore the
Acropolis, the “High City” of ancient Athens,
including the monumental Parthenon;
see the archaeological treasures of the
Acropolis Museum; and tour mystical Delphi,
the religious centre of the ancient Greek world.
Accommodations for two nights are in the
deluxe ELECTRA PALACE HOTEL ATHENS.
Crossroads of Culture
Istanbul Post-Cruise Option
The only city in the world that naturally bridges
two continents, Istanbul is a fitting post-cruise
option for your odyssey. Experience Istanbul’s
legendary beauty at sunset during a private
cruise on the Bosphorus strait and explore
the landmark Topkapi Palace, the seat of the
Ottoman government, home to the sultan’s
legendary harem and today a UNESCO
World Heritage site. Visit the colourful
Grand Bazaar; the Byzantine Hagia Sophia; and
the Blue Mosque, celebrated for its dazzling
mosaic interior. Accommodations are for
two nights in the ideally located, Five-Star
INTERCONTINENTAL ISTANBUL.
The Pre- and Post-Cruise Options are available at additional cost.
Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.
Delphi’s sanctuary of Athena Pronaia was named for the
goddess of wisdom, sworn to protect her half-brother Apollo.
M.Y.
VARIETY VOYAGER
Oceans Deck
Horizons Deck
Riviera Deck
Marina Deck
LAND/CRUISE TARIFF (in U.S. Dollars, per person, based on double occupancy)
Description - All cabins are outside and have private bathroom
Cabin
facilities, air conditioning, telephone, television, DVD, hair dryer,
Category*
in-room safe and mini refrigerator.
Original
Price
2-for-1
Reduced
Pricing
5
Cabin with two twin beds or one double bed and two portholes.
Marina Deck, forward. (limited availability)
$5970
$2985
4
Cabin with two twin beds and two portholes. Marina Deck.
(limited availability)
$6700
$3350
3
Cabin with two twin beds or one double bed. Marina Deck
(two portholes), Riviera Deck, forward (two windows).
$6910
$3455
2
Cabin with two twin beds or one double bed and two windows.
Riviera Deck.
$7540
$3770
1
Larger cabin with two twin beds or one double bed and
two windows. Horizons Deck.
$7740
$3870
$8580
$4290
Owner’s Spacious accommodations with two twin beds or one double bed
Suite and four windows. Horizons Deck. (limited availability)
◆ Singles are available in category 3 at $11080
USD new pricing $5540 USD and
category 2 at $12020 USD new pricing $6010 USD (very limited availability).
◆ Taxes are an additional $340
USD
per person and are subject to change.
*M.Y. VARIETY VOYAGER 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.
ODYSSEY
TO THE
WONDERS
OF THE
ANCIENT WORLD
Send to: 2015 Odyssey to the Wonders of the Ancient World
University of Saskatchewan
c/o Thomas P. Gohagan & Company
209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500
Chicago, Illinois 60604-1446
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and $200 USD per person Athens Pre-Cruise Option and/or
$200 USD per person Istanbul Post-Cruise Option. By reserving and
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of Risk and Binding Arbitration Agreement as printed on the outside back cover
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The gracefully proportioned Parthenon occupies the
highest spot on the spectacular Acropolis of Athens.
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beverages and all other services not specifically mentioned in the
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RATES: Prices quoted are based on fares in effect at the time of
printing and are subject to change at any time. On land and/or cruise
programs, even after full payment, Gohagan reserves the right to
increase the tour price in the event of cost increases due to changes in
supplier costs, currency fluctuations or fuel or energy surcharges and
all such increases are to be paid to Gohagan upon notice to the tour
participant of such increases. On programs which include Gohagan
purchased interstate or international air (which originates or returns
to the United States), no increased costs will be passed on after final
payment except for subsequently imposed governmental tax increases.
REGISTRATION: CST#: 2031868-40, WST#: 601 767 666, OST#: TA 0905.
BINDING ARBITRATION: Any controversy or claim arising out of or
relating in any way to this Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and
Binding Arbitration Agreement, 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 commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association
then existent. In any such proceeding, the substantive, but not procedural
law of Illinois will apply. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or
local court or agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute
relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability,
or formation of this contract, including but not limited to any claim that
all or any part of this contract is void or voidable.
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 contained in this Release
of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Agreement.
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CANADA
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