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E XCLUSIVELY CHARTERED M. S . L E S OLÉAL FIVE-STAR SMALL SHIP E S TABLISHED 198 4 CHANGING TIDES OF HISTORY CRUISING THE BALTIC SEA One of the most handsome Scandinavian cities, Stockholm is a blend of medieval and modern architecture showcased on 14 small islands. Only 110 deluxe Suites and Staterooms Five-Star, sophisticated French elegance 100% ocean-view accommodations 95% of accommodations feature balconies Exclusive, custom-designed itinerary A shore excursion included in each port Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages on board Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship Certified “green”clean ship Once-in-a-lifetime offering! FEATURING FORMER PRESIDENT LECH WAŁ ˛ ESA AND SERGEI KHRUSHCHEV B a l t i c S e a North Sea GDA´ NSK FINLAND ESTONIA POLAND HELSINKI TALLINN RUSSIA ST. PETERSBURG SWEDEN STOCKHOLM DENMARK COPENHAGEN VISBY OSLO MYRDAL NORWAY STALHEIM BERGEN FLÅM Nærøy Fjord UNESCO World Heritage Site Cruise Itinerary Train Routing Air Routing Pre-Cruise Option E xperience the cultural rebirth of the Baltic states, the magnificent imperial riches of St. Petersburg and the luminous “White Nights of Summer” on this remarkable six‑country, eight‑night Baltic Sea cruise. By special arrangement, enjoy enriching presentations by former President of Poland Lech Wał˛ esa and noted author and scholar Sergei N. Khrushchev, son of Nikita Khrushchev, former Premier of the Soviet Union. Cruise aboard the exclusively chartered Five‑Star M.S. LE SOLÉAL from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Stockholm, Sweden, visiting Gdánsk, Poland; Tallin, Estonia; Helsinki, Finland; and Visby, Sweden. Spend two days in St. Petersburg. Wonders of Norway Pre‑Cruise and Splendors of Stockholm Post‑Cruise Options. J UNE 14 TO 23, 2018 ITINERARY * Denmark, Poland, Estonia, St. Petersburg, Finland, Sweden 1 Depart the U.S. 2 Copenhagen, Denmark/Embark M.S. LE SOLÉAL 3 Gdánsk, Poland 4 Cruising the Baltic Sea 5 Tallinn, Estonia 6 St. Petersburg, Russia 7 St. Petersburg 8 Helsinki, Finland 9 Visby, Gotland Island, Sweden 10 Stockholm/Disembark ship/Return to the U.S. *Cruise itinerary is subject to change.

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ExclusivEly chartErEd m.s. lE soléal

FIVE-STAR SMALL SHIP

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C H A N G I N G T I D E S O F H I S T O RY

CRUISING THE BALTIC SEA

One of the most handsome Scandinavian cities, Stockholm is a blend of medieval and modern architecture showcased on 14 small islands.

◆◆ Only 110 deluxe Suites and Staterooms

◆◆ Five-Star, sophisticated French elegance

◆◆ 100% ocean-view accommodations

◆◆ 95% of accommodations feature balconies

◆◆ Exclusive, custom-designed itinerary

◆◆ A shore excursion included in each port

◆◆ Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages on board

◆◆ Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship

◆◆ Certified “green”clean ship

◆◆ Once-in-a-lifetime offering!

FEATURING FORMER PRESIDENT LECH WAŁ ESA AND SERGEI KHRUSHCHEV

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Pre-Cruise Option

Experience the cultural rebirth of the Baltic states, the magnificent imperial riches of St. Petersburg and the

luminous “White Nights of Summer” on this remarkable six‑country, eight‑night Baltic Sea cruise. By special arrangement, enjoy enriching presentations by former President of Poland Lech Wałesa and noted author and scholar Sergei N. Khrushchev, son of Nikita Khrushchev, former Premier of the Soviet Union. Cruise aboard the exclusively chartered Five‑Star m.s. Le soLéaL from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Stockholm, Sweden, visiting Gdánsk, Poland; Tallin, Estonia; Helsinki, Finland; and Visby, Sweden. Spend two days in St. Petersburg. Wonders of Norway Pre‑Cruise and Splendors of Stockholm Post‑Cruise Options.

JunE 14 to 23, 2018ITINERARY*

Denmark, Poland, Estonia, St. Petersburg, Finland, Sweden

1 Depart the U.S.

2 Copenhagen, Denmark/Embark m.s. lE soléal

3 Gdánsk, Poland

4 Cruising the Baltic Sea

5 Tallinn, Estonia

6 St. Petersburg, Russia

7 St. Petersburg

8 Helsinki, Finland

9 Visby, Gotland Island, Sweden

10 Stockholm/Disembark ship/Return to the U.S.

*Cruise itinerary is subject to change.

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acclaimEd GuEst sPEakErs◆◆ Former Polish President and

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Lech Wałesa.

◆◆ Scholar and author Sergei Khrushchev, son of Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev.

on board thE ExclusivEly chartErEd, FivE-star, small shiP m.s. lE soléal

◆◆ Eight‑night cruise from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Stockholm, Sweden, featuring port calls at Gdansk, Poland; Tallinn, Estonia; St. Petersburg, Russia; Helsinki, Finland; and Visby, Sweden.

◆◆ Elegantly appointed, Five-Star Suite or Stateroom, each with a private bathroom.

◆◆ Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.

◆◆ Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages are available throughout the cruise.

◆◆ All meals—early continental breakfast, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and dinner—throughout the cruise, featuring fine international and regional cuisine, served at single, unassigned seatings.

◆◆ Wine is served with lunch and dinner.◆◆ Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout the ship.

◆◆ Tour of the storied port city of Gdansk, including its historic Lenin Shipyard and Old Town.

◆◆ Walking tour of Tallinn’s historic and medieval quarters, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

◆◆ Specially arranged, early entry to St. Petersburg’s world‑renowned State Hermitage Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

◆◆ City tour of St. Petersburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring a visit to the impressive Peter and Paul Fortress.

◆◆ Excursion to two UNESCO World Heritage sites—Peter the Great’s Petrodvorets and Catherine the Great’s palace in Pushkin, featuring the acclaimed Amber Room—including a lunch of traditional Russian specialties.

◆◆ City tour of Helsinki featuring a visit to Temppeliaukio Church and a view of the old fortifications of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Suomenlinna.

◆◆ Walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage‑designated Visby, a historic former Hanseatic city on the island of Gotland.

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.

◆◆ Complimentary bottled water in your Suite or Stateroom and on excursions.

◆◆ Hospitality desk aboard the ship.

◆◆ An optional cultural performance in St. Petersburg is available at additional cost.

◆◆ 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 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.

Travel Arrangements by: thomas P. GohaGan & comPany◆◆ 209 South LaSalle Street◆◆ Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois 60604-1446◆◆ (800) 922-3088

C R U I S I N G T H E B A LT I C S E A

i n c l u d E d F E at u r E s

The Travel Program outlined here is subject to the features, final pricing and terms and conditions set forth in the published Travel Program brochure. Upon receipt of the published Travel Program brochure, you will be given 10 days to reconfirm your reservation, at which time any deposit(s) will become subject to cancellation fees.

WondErs oF norWay PrE-cruisE oPtion

sPlEndors oF stockholm Post-cruisE oPtion

RESERVE EARLY!

Program reservations require a deposit of $800 per person.

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Send to: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois 60604‑1446 (800) 922‑3088

Tour No. 034-06/14/18-026

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From $6495 per person, double occupancy (approximate land/cruise only)

o◆Please send me/us the travel program brochure (anticipated publication date September 2017).