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VILLAGE LIFE®
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September 9 to 18, 2020
Dear National Trust Traveler: Other opportunities to travel
One of France’s most compelling regions, Dordogne offers with National Trust Tours and
timeless rituals, epicurean traditions and archaeological Gohagan & Company:
treasures that are preserved within a landscape of hills, rivers,
limestone gorges and old‑growth forests. Here, storybook Springtime in Provence:
castles feel like recent history alongside the region’s Cruising the Rhône and Saône Rivers
extraordinary 25,000- to 17,000-year-old cave paintings—the May 6 to 14, 2020
largest concentration of prehistoric art in the world. Dynasties of China and Tibet
Our expert guided excursions explore five UNESCO World May 9 to 24, 2020
Heritage Sites: the cliffside village of Rocamadour; the Oct. 10 to 25, 2020
archaeological sites of L’Abri du Cap‑Blanc, Rouffignac cave and Village Life® around the Italian Lakes
Les‑Eyzies‑de‑Tayac‑Sireuil; and the prehistoric troglodyte village May 30 to Jun. 7, 2020
of La Madeleine. Visit the International Center for Cave Art at Oct. 3 to 11, 2020
Lascaux to appreciate one of humankind’s earliest artistic creations, For a full list of travel programs visit
known as the “Sistine Chapel of Prehistory.” Exclusively arranged www.nationaltrusttours.com.
presentations and the Village Life® Forum provide personal
perspectives on la vie in the villages of Dordogne.
Fall into the rhythms of Dordogne in Sarlat‑la‑Canéda, one of Europe’s most intact medieval
villages and your “home” for seven nights in the Plaza Madeleine Hôtel, a restored 19th‑century
townhouse. In addition to the included meals in the hotel, dine on regional specialties during
traditional three‑course dinners in French bistros.
Village Life® in Dordogne offers a quintessential sojourn through the timeless southwest of France
at an excellent value—and you unpack only once! This enchanting educational
travel program is exceedingly popular, so book now while space and Early Booking Savings
are still available.
Sincerely,
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private,
nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic
places and revitalizing America’s communities. For more
Scott Gerloff information, visit the Trust’s website at www.savingplaces.org
Director, National Trust Tours or phone (800) 944-6847 or (202) 588-6000.
Study Leader
Barbara Horlbeck, M.A., is an arts and culture professional with extensive global
experience. She is a lecturer, writer, independent researcher and adjunct instructor of
art history, and has developed and teaches innovative virtual and face-to-face college-
level art history courses. As Founder of Arts and Influences, Barbara developed the
successful Food for Thought Lecture and Lunch Series and created a series of in-depth
seminars covering a broad range of topics from “Arts of the Medieval World,” to
“Collectors, Collections, and the Modern Museum.”As a docent at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts,
Barbara has led tours for educators, specialists and the general public for 15 years. She has traveled
in more than 35 countries, including five
continents and the North Pole. Barbara will
help travelers focus on developing a deeper
understanding of our artistic and cultural legacy
while placing works of art and architecture
within their rich historical context.
Prehistory Expert
Christine Desdemaines‑Hugon
has worked with the scientific
community, lectured on prehistoric
art and shared her knowledge and
enthusiasm for the Dordogne
region of France with visitors for
nearly 30 years. Her first visits to the caves of
Dordogne sparked a passion for the subject
of Paleolithic art, and she went on to earn a
Diploma of Advanced Studies in Anthropology.
Christine has written a book on the five major
cave sites in Dordogne and the evolution of
Paleolithic cultures.
Cover photo: Visit the Dordogne River Valley, In medieval Dordogne, street lamps along ancient lanes
a rural idyll of hilltop castles and quaint villages. are one of the few concessions to modernity.
cean
Itinerary REGION OF DORDOGNE
Atlantic O
Bordeaux Pre-Program Option*
1 Depart the U.S. Saint-Émilion
2 Bordeaux, France/Sarlat-la-Canéda (d) Bordeaux
uu Transfer to Sarlat to check into the Les Eyzies-de
Plaza Madeleine Hôtel.
Dordogne River
3 Sarlat-la-Canéda (b,r) S
uu Walking tour of medieval Sarlat. FRANCE
4 Rocamadour /Souillac (b,l) REGION OF DORDOGNE
uu Tour of 13th-century Rocamadour.
uu Visit to quaint Souillac.
Albi
5 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil / Toulouse
L’Abri du Cap‑Blanc (b,l) Carcassonne
uu Visit to the Jardins d’Eyrignac.
Cultural Enrichments:
uu Specially arranged tour of the
National Museum of Prehistory
in Les Eyzies and viewing of cave Dordogne
friezes of L’Abri du Cap‑Blanc led by The region of Dordogne today
Christine Desdesmaines-Hugon. appears much as it did to Richard
uu Sarlat Village Life® Forum. the Lionheart in the 12th century.
6 Lascaux/Saint‑Amand‑de‑Coly (b,d) During this comprehensive,
uu Visit to Saint-Amand-de-Coly. Dordogne small‑group travel program,
Cultural Enrichments: Coat of Arms experience firsthand its character,
uu Specially arranged viewing of age‑old traditions and scenery seemingly lifted
prehistoric cave art of Lascaux led by from the pages of a well-loved fairytale. Explore
Christine Desdemaines-Hugon. the pastoral départements of southwest France,
uu Lecture on the preservation of medieval
the medieval village of Sarlat‑la‑Canéda within
architecture in Sarlat. the oak-forested Périgord Noir and the world’s
uu Sample local wine and cheese pairings.
largest collection of magnificent prehistoric art.
7 Rouffignac /La Madeleine (b,d) Learn more about the cultural heritage of
uu Morning at leisure to enjoy individual Dordogne—sample Aquitaine wine and cheese
pursuits in Sarlat such as their quaint in an épicerie gourmet, engage with dordognais
twice‑weekly market. (local residents) and expert local guides, and
Cultural Enrichments: visit historic monuments and Paleolithic caves
uu Specially arranged tour of prehistoric
that are premier artistic masterpieces of their era.
Rouffignac cave and excursion to
the prehistoric troglodyte village This one-of-a-kind, custom-designed travel
of La Madeleine led by program will immerse you in the pastoral
Christine Desdemaines‑Hugon. départements of southwest France at just the
uu Private evening folk music performance. right pace.
8 Beynac/Domme (b,l,d)
uu Tour of 12th-century Château de Beynac.
uu Walking tour of historic Domme.
Enjoy views of 19th-century
châteaux and villages aboard a
Cultural Enrichment: flat‑bottomed wooden gabare from
uu Cruise in a typical gabare on the bucolic
the same era.
Dordogne River.
9 Sarlat-la-Canéda/Bordeaux/
Return to the U.S. (b)
Albi ◆ Toulouse Post-Program Option*
*Available at additional cost.
La Madeleine River
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Rouffignac Vé
Lascaux
L’Abri du Cap-Blanc Jardins d’Eyrignac
e-Tayac-Sireuil Souillac
Beynac
Sarlat-la-Canéda Domme
Rocamadour
Lot River UNESCO
World Heritage Site
Air Routing
Visit Sarlat-la-Canéda’s twice-weekly market, filled with
local products and specialities in the heart of the village.
Sarlat-la-Canéda (the Grand Stairway) on their knees to
Author Henry Miller called Sarlat seek miracles at the crypt of St. Amadour.
“the Frenchman’s paradise.” Your charming Embedded in the cliff above the doorway to the
“village home” is in the pre‑French Revolutionary Chapelle de Notre Dame is a sword said to be
capital of Périgord Noir, a lushly forested that of the heroic knight Roland, the Frankish
corner of the Aquitaine region, ideally located military leader under Charlemagne.
between the Dordogne and Vézère Rivers. It is Nearby, visit the quaint town of Souillac and
a bon vivant’s dream, renowned for truffles, its 12th‑century Abbaye Sainte‑Marie, noted for its
wild mushrooms, strawberries, walnuts and magnificent Byzantine roof domes and treasury
duck, and close enough to Bordeaux to procure of Romanesque statuary and Biblical carvings.
the finest wines directly from vintners’ cellars. Cultural Enrichment: Savor a lunch of
Sarlat’s vieille ville (old city) has one of regional specialties in a village restaurant.
Europe’s greatest concentrations of medieval, Jardins d’Eyrignac
Renaissance and 17th‑century façades. Stroll along Designated a national monument,
cobblestone streets illuminated by gas lamps and the Eyrignac Manor, constructed in local golden
lined with Renaissance‑style stone houses stone with a slate roof, has been the continuous
crowned with pepperpot chimneys. The artful family residence of 22 generations spanning
blend of flamboyant and subdued styles is most over 500 years. On this 17th-century estate just
evident in the architecture of the townhouse of outside of Sarlat, view what many consider
writer‑humanist Étienne la Boétie. The cultural the finest jardins (gardens) in all of France.
heart of Sarlat is the Place de la Liberté, where Originally an 18th‑century Italian design,
every Wednesday and Saturday one of France’s the landscape was converted a century later to
most storied markets is held, a tradition dating an English‑style, coniferous garden and has been
from the Middle Ages. immaculately manicured by hand since that time
Cultural Enrichments: During the to preserve the theatrical topiary patterns.
course of the program, immerse yourself in the
joie de vivre of Sarlat. Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil
Meet dordognais in the Village Life® France’s capital of prehistoric humanity,
Forum and hear candid perspectives Les Eyzies is home to fossils of Early Modern Man.
on contemporary daily life in a historic At approximately 35,000 years old, these fossils
Périgord Noir. are among the earliest known evidence of human
Attend a private, specially arranged life in Europe.
presentation by a local expert on preserving Cultural Enrichments: The exceptional
Sarlat’s architectural monuments. National Museum of Prehistory, housed in a
Enjoy a private, 19th-century French folk 13th‑century castle built into a cliff, provides
music and dance performance. Sample regional an ideal primer for exploration of the area’s
cheese and wine in a specialty épicerie. prehistoric sites.
Savor two specially arranged dinners, See L’Abri du Cap‑Blanc’s UNESCO World
each in an authentic French bistro. Heritage-designated prehistoric cave friezes that
Rocamadour/Souillac are distinctive for their life-size images of animals
emblazoned across entire walls.
Built on the face of a sheer 400-foot cliff,
the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Lascaux
village of Rocamadour has one of the most In 1920, a quartet of schoolboys stumbled
dramatic settings of any village in the world. onto the Lascaux cave, a repository of the most
During the Middle Ages, pilgrims flocked here stunning works of prehistoric art and today a
from across Europe to perform penance by UNESCO World Heritage Site.
ascending the 216 steps of le Grand Escalier
Visit Rocamadour, the multi-level 12th-century village built into the side of a cliff, where the famous hermit
St. Amadour sought the sanctuary of the Black Madonna (Virgin Mary) statue.
Cultural Enrichment: Explore a magnificent 17th‑century staircase and delicate
meticulous simulation in the state‑of‑the‑art 15th‑century frescoes.
International Center for Cave Art at Lascaux, Cultural Enrichment: Cruise the
which provides a fascinating portal into tranquil Dordogne River aboard a private
the history of the site through 600 wall gabare, which has served as traditional Périgord
painting fascimiles. transportation for more than 150 years, followed
by a lunch of Périgord specialties in a local
Villages of the Périgord Noir restaurant overlooking the river.
Petit Saint-Amand-de-Coly, one of the
“most beautiful villages” in France, is dominated Domme
by the 13th-century abbey church, an unusual Among the “most beautiful villages” of France,
fusion of Romanesque and Gothic styles. Domme is an authentic medieval bastide
Traces of the Hundred Years’ War remain in (fortified village). Enter through its original
the ramparts and towers of the fortress-like ramparts and see graffiti etched by the
church and the remnants of its abbey. Knights Templar on the inner village walls.
Cultural Enrichments: Visit Rouffignac, The beauty of the 13th- and 14th‑century
called the “Cave of a Hundred Mammoths,” and architecture of Domme is surpassed only by its
marvel at the “giant kettles”—smooth, dome-like exceptional views of the Dordogne River.
rock formations forged by swirling currents.
Carved beneath a cliff overlooking the
serene Vézère River, the prehistoric troglodyte Savor the delights of traditional Perigord cuisine,
village and UNESCO World Heritage Site intimately linked to regional agriculture, in Sarlat. .
of La Madeleine offers unique insight into
the semi‑nomadic Magdalenian culture,
which prevailed in southern Europe from
15,000 to 9000 B.C. Important prehistoric
carvings discovered at the site include an antler
carving of a bison licking an insect bite.
Château de Beynac
The fortified Château de Beynac, commanding
a limestone bluff 500 feet above the Dordogne
River, overlooks a picturesque village of golden
stone houses tucke into the steep hillside. The
fortress’s strategic position made it a defensive
stronghold during the Hundred Years’ War.
This masterpiece of feudal military engineering
was guarded by Europe’s most illustrious figures,
including the chivalrous Richard the Lionheart
(1157 to 1199) and Fourth Crusader
Simon de Montfort (1175 to 1218).
Traverse its elaborate series of stone walls,
parapet walks, watchtowers and passageways
to an eclectic interior decorated with a
Plaza Madeleine Hôtel,
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Enjoy the traditional pace of Village Life®
during your stay in the family‑owned
Plaza Madeleine Hôtel, located adjacent
to Sarlat‑la‑Canéda’s medieval quartier,
a short walk from its authentic village center.
A grand 19th‑century townhouse, this historic
hôtel de charme marries traditional features with
French esprit contemporain.
Each of the 39 comfortable, air‑conditioned
guest rooms have been renovated and upgraded and feature two twin beds or one queen bed
with private bathroom, individual climate control, satellite television, phone, safe, minibar and
hair dryer.
The hotel dining room—where continental breakfast is served daily featuring freshly
baked breads, pastries and charcuterie—is reserved for the exclusive use of hotel guests. There is
a brasserie pub with a lounge and private terrace, a petit lounge with computer facilities, a heated
outdoor swimming pool, solarium and spa with Jacuzzi and sauna. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is
available throughout the hotel. The dedicated hotel staff is pleased to provide attentive service.
Marvel at the exquisite artistry and ingenuity of the prehistoric paintings in Lascaux.
Prehistoric Art
You will find the greatest concentration of prehistoric art sites of anywhere in the world in the
enchanting département of Dordogne. Limestone caves and rocky overhangs here provided
Ice‑Age humans with not only shelter, but also a vast canvas for extraordinary paintings.
In Lascaux and Rouffignac, the two most well‑known caves and both UNESCO World
Heritage Sites, extinct aurochs, wild stallions and antelopes painted approximately 25,000 to
17,000 years ago still prance, preen and gallop before your eyes. The original Lascaux cave
itself has been closed to the public since 1963 for preservation purposes; however,
the incredible replica in the International Center for Cave Art at Lascaux allows you to
experience these thought‑provoking cave paintings interactively, providing a realistic,
stimulating representation of the exuberant colors that have faded in the original cave.
Rouffignac cave offers up‑close views of over 250 deft prehistoric drawings and
paintings that cover a six-mile gallery of cavernous walls and ceilings, including the famous
friezes of two bison ready to engage each
other in battle and 10 mammoths in See well-preserved cliff dwellings along the Dordogne River,
procession—one of the largest cave where prehistoric troglodyte villages once flourished.
paintings ever discovered.
Near the village of Les Eyzies,
visit the original Cro-Magnon rock
shelter and UNESCO World Heritage Site
of L’Abri du Cap‑Blanc, showcasing the
rare, life‑size frieze of horses and bison
sculpted in limestone. A guided tour of
the National Museum of Prehistory in
Les Eyzies helps put this vast network of
prehistoric art into context.
Included Features
uu The expertise of art historian Barbara Horlbeck
throughout and prehistory expert
Christine Desdemaines-Hugon on noted visits.
In Sarlat-la-Canéda
uu Seven nights in the charming, family‑owned
Plaza Madeleine Hôtel.
uu Private Welcome Reception in the hotel.
uu Breakfast each morning, one lunch and two dinners
in the hotel.
uu Two dinners, each in a specially selected traditional
French bistro featuring table d’hôte menus.
uu Regional wine served with each included dinner.
Expert-Guided Excursions and
Exclusive Cultural Enrichments
uu Architectural walking tour of the cité médiévale of
Sarlat‑la‑Canéda.
uu Admire the sculptures in Souillac’s Abbaye Marie.
uu Visit to the exquisite, 19th‑century Jardins d’Eyrignac.
uu Specially arranged Village Life® Forum with residents
to discuss life in France’s Dordogne département.
uu A lecture on architectural preservation in
Sarlat‑la‑Canéda by a local historian.
uu Local wine and cheese tasting at a Sarlat épicerie gourmet.
uu Visit to the village and fortified church of
Saint‑Amand‑de‑Coly.
uu Viewing of the acclaimed simulations of Lascaux’s
prehistoric cave art in the Lascaux IV Museum.
uu Private 19th-century Périgord cultural folk performance.
uu Tour of the 12th-century Château de Beynac.
uu Private, specially arranged gabare cruise along
the Dordogne River, with lunch in the village
of Beynac‑et‑Cazenac.
uu Walking tour of Domme, with spectacular views of the
Dordogne River Valley.
uu French language introduction.
UNESCO World Heritage
Site Highlights
uu Excursion to Rocamadour, including the crypt of St.
Amadour, with lunch.
uu Tour of the National Museum of Prehistory in
Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil.
uu Excursion to see the cave friezes of L’Abri du Cap‑Blanc.
uu Visit to the troglodyte village of La Madeleine,
site of the Magdelanian period cave paintings.
uu Visit to the Rouffignac cave, featuring one of the
largest cave paintings ever discovered.
Always Included
uu Transfers and luggage handling abroad if
your arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with
the scheduled group transfer(s).
uu Experienced, English-speaking local guides for
included excursions.
uu Gratuities to hotel personnel and to local guides and
drivers on included excursions.
uu Complimentary bottled water on motorcoaches
during excursions.
uu Hospitality desk in the hotel.
uu Experienced Gohagan & Company Program Director
at your service.
uu Complimentary use of an audio headset during
guided excursions.
uu Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each
participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.
Saint-Émilion’s Cultural
Landscape has been devoted to
viticulture since Roman Times.
Splendors of Bordeaux
Saint-Émilion u Médoc
Pre-Program Option
Long distinguished as the wine capital of
the world, France’s verdant Bordeaux region has
been growing, fermenting and bottling the grape
since the eighth century. Just north of Bordeaux
in the Médoc region, visit a château to enjoy a tasting of
distinguished Grand Cru Classé wines. Tucked away in
the heart of rolling countryside amid endless vineyards,
the charming village of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, is famous for growing the
merlot grape and its 12th-century Église Monolithe,
one of the largest underground churches in Europe.
Spend two nights in the deluxe Hôtel Burdigala,
located in the heart of Bordeaux.
Albi Toulouse
u
Cordes-sur-Ciel u Carcassonne
Post-Program Option
The cobblestone towns and villages of southwest
France showcase the region’s storybook charm.
Experience the classic refinements and medieval
allure of Cordes‑Sur‑Ciel, Albi, Carcassonne and
Toulouse on this four‑night itinerary featuring
three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Sample Gaillac
wines in a lovely château; explore cherished
cathedrals and old‑world villages, equal parts
storied and spectacular; admire the largest collection
of Henri de Toulouse‑Lautrec’s works; and enjoy
the scenery of the bucolic French countryside.
Accommodations are for two nights each in
the Hotel Mercure Albi Bastides and
the Grand Hôtel de l’Opéra in Toulouse.
The Pre-Program and Post-Program Options are available at additional cost.
Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.
The magnificent ancient-walled city
of Carcassonne was settled more
than 2,000 years ago.
Admire the perfectly preserved Château de Beynac, the most authentic and evocative of Périgord’s feudal castles.
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All fares, as well as schedules, hours of arrival and departure, special programs departure, $600 ($200 Pre/Post Program(s)) per person; cancellations 94 days
and guest lecture series (if applicable), are subject to change. Gohagan reserves or less prior to departure, a no-show, or early return from the program will result in
the right to substitute motorcoach transportation using hotels, inns or lodges for forfeiture of 100% of the published full regular tariffs. In addition, any applicable airline
cruise accommodations if necessary due to weather, water conditions or levels, cancellation fees, optional excursion cancellation fees and administrative fees may apply.
other events of force majeure, mechanical or other conditions beyond the control TRAVEL INSURANCE: National Trust Tours strongly recommends the
of Gohagan. Gohagan shall not be required to refund any portion of the fare or purchase of trip cancellation insurance, which is available for coverage of expenses
make any other compensation under these circumstances. Gohagan may cancel in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident. Baggage insurance is
a trip (or an option) for any reason whatsoever; if so, its sole responsibility is to also recommended. In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel
refund monies paid by the participant to it. Gohagan, however, is not required program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement.
under these circumstances to refund the cost of any purchased travel insurance. For additional information, please contact National Trust Tours at (888) 484‑8785.
Gohagan is not required to cancel any trip for any reason including without RATES: Prices quoted are based on fares in effect at the time of printing and
limitation, United States Department of State, World Health Organization are subject to change at any time. On land and/or cruise programs, even after
or other Warnings or Advisories of any kind. Gohagan cannot be responsible full payment, Gohagan reserves the right to increase the program price in the
for penalties assessed by air carriers that may result due to operational and/ event of cost increases due to changes in supplier costs, currency fluctuations or
or itinerary changes, regardless if the passenger and/or Gohagan makes the fuel or energy surcharges and all such increases are to be paid to Gohagan upon
flight arrangements. Any additional expenses resulting from the above will be paid notice to the program participant of such increases. On programs which include
by the individual passenger. Gohagan reserves the right to substitute hotels of a Gohagan purchased interstate or international air (which originates or returns to
similar category for those listed in this brochure. Specific room assignments are the United States), no increased costs will be passed on after final payment except
within the sole discretion of the hotel manager. for subsequently imposed governmental tax increases.
The air tickets when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the air Upon payment of a deposit, tour participants indicate acceptance of the above
company concerned and the purchaser of this tour and/or passenger. terms and conditions.
The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be held REGISTRATION: CST#: 2031868-40, WST#: 601 767 666, OST#: TA 0905.
responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on BINDING ARBITRATION: Any dispute concerning, relating or referring to this
board their conveyances. Agreement, the brochure or any other literature concerning the program, or the
ELIGIBILITY: National Trust for Historic Preservation travel programs program itself, shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration pursuant to the
are open to members. Membership dues for 2019/2020 are $30 for family or Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. Sections 1‑16, either according to the then existing
$20 for individual membership. The minimum age limit for the program is 14. Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) or pursuant to
Children must pay the full price, and those under 18 must be accompanied by the Comprehensive Arbitration Rules & Procedures of the Judicial Arbitration and
a parent or guardian. There is no maximum age limit. Participants must be in Mediation Services, Inc. (JAMS). Such proceedings will be governed by substantive
excellent health and able to participate in tour activities. If you have any doubt (but not procedural) Illinois law and will take place in Chicago, IL. The arbitrator and
about your ability to participate fully due to health conditions or disabilities, not any federal, state, or local court or agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve
contact the National Trust at (888) 484‑8785 or (202) 588‑6300. any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability,
NOT INCLUDED: Taxes; passport, visas and associated fees; personal or formation of this contract, including but not limited to any claim that all or any part
expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and Internet access unless otherwise of this contract is void or voidable. Please understand that by agreeing to these terms
specified; accident/sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities and conditions, the participant and Gohagan are waiving the right to a trial by jury.
to hotel personnel (Pre/Post only); optional sightseeing excursions; baggage ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT: By forwarding of deposit, the participant
charges on aircraft; local departure air/airport tax(es); airfare and associated certifies that he/she does not have any mental, physical or other condition of
local taxes, airport facility and security taxes and federal inspection fees disability that would create a hazard for him/herself or other participants and
not listed in the “Included Features” section of the brochure; transfers and baggage accepts the terms contained in this Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and
handling to/from airport/hotelon day(s) of arrival and/or departure if you are arriving Binding Arbitration Agreement.
earlier or later than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group transfer(s); PHOTO CREDITS: Alamy, eStock Photo, Bayes Ahmed, Shutterstock; all images
any overnight on land due to flight schedule(s); meals, alcoholic or other beverages and are rights managed and cannot be used without permission.
all other services not specifically mentioned in the “Included Features” section.
AIRFARE: Airfare is subject to change and availability and, depending on the fare
basis, likely is nonrefundable. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between you
and the airline, even if purchased through Gohagan.
LUGGAGE: Luggage allowance policies are set by the airlines and may change
without notice.
PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY: All programs require physical independence
and mobility. Any physical or mental condition that may require special medical
attention or physical assistance (for example, the need for a wheelchair)
must be reported in writing when you make your reservation. Travelers must 01/20-1You can also read
