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Land Routing
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may 4 to 15, 2016 itinerary*
Day Destination
1 Depart the U.S.
2 Osaka, Japan/Kyoto
3 Kyoto
4 Kyoto
5 Kyoto/Himeji/Embark m.s. Le soLéaL
6 Hiroshima/Miyajima
7 Hagi
8 Matsue
9 Ulsan, South Korea, for Gyeongju
10 Moji
11 Uno for Kurashiki
12 Osaka/Disembark ship/Return to the U.S.*Cruise itinerary subject to change.
During high tide, Itsukushima Shrine’s great Torii, a gate between the spirit and human worlds, appears to be floating on the sea off the shore of Miyajima.
m.s. le soléalexclusively cHartered FIVE-STAR SMALL SHIP
INLAND SEA O F JAPANAccompanied by Dylan Davis
A N C I E N T T R A D I T I O N S O F T H E
From $5995 per person, double occupancy (approximate land/cruise only)
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 3 0 Y E A R S
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toKyo PRE-PROgRAM OPTION
Kanazawa POST-PROgRAM OPTION
The opulence of Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto’s “Golden Pavilion” and former residence of a 14th-century shogun, is reflected in Kyōko-chi, “mirror pond.”
Deluxe Stateroom
Dining Room
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in Kyoto◆◆ Three nights in the Five-Star KYOTO OKuRA HOTEL.◆◆ Full American buffet breakfast each morning. ◆◆ Welcome Reception.◆◆ Excursions in Kyoto, a UNESCO World Heritage site, including visits to Nijo Castle and the magnificent temples of Kiyomizu, Kinkaku-ji, Ryōan-ji and Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Transfer from Kyoto to Himeji.
on board tHe exclusively cHartered Five-star small sHip m.s. le soléal
◆◆ Seven-night cruise round trip from Himeji to Osaka, Japan, with port calls at Hiroshima, Miyajima, Hagi, Matsue, Moji, Iwakuni and Uno for Kurashiki, Japan; and Ulsan for Gyeongju, South Korea.
◆◆ Spacious, Five-Star, ocean-view Suite and Stateroom accommodations, each with a private bathroom.
◆◆ Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.◆◆ All meals—continental breakfast, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and dinner—throughout the cruise, featuring fine international and regional cuisine, served at single, unassigned seatings.
◆◆ Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages served throughout the cruise.
◆◆ Visit to the renowned Himeji Castle dating from the beginning of the Shogun period, a UNESCO World Heritage site regarded as the finest surviving example of medieval Japanese architecture from the 17th century.
◆◆ Visit to Hiroshima’s compelling Peace Memorial Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site honoring those who lost their lives during World War II.
◆◆ Visit to Miyajima (“Shrine Island”) to tour the UNESCO World Heritage site of sixth-century Itsukushima Shrine and its stunning Torii Gate, both of which appear to float on the water during high tide.
◆◆ Walking tour of Hagi’s old samurai quarter featuring visits to the early 17th-century Kikuya House, the former residence of a merchant wealthy enough to live among the samurai, and the 17th-century Toko-ji Temple from the Obaku School of Japanese Zen Buddhism adorned with 500 stone lanterns honoring Mori clan lords.
◆◆ Excursion in the Shimane Prefecture from Matsue, known as the “City of Water,” inland to the Adachi Museum of Art, featuring a vast collection of Japanese modern art and perfectly landscaped gardens.
INCLuDED FEATuRES
◆◆ From Ulsan, South Korea, excursion to Bulguksa Temple and the royal burial mounds in historic Gyeongju, the cradle of the Silla Kingdom and a UNESCO World Heritage site, including a Korean barbecue lunch.
◆◆ Panoramic tour of Moji, including the Mekari Shrine, built by 14th-century Empress Jingu; the Akama Shrine, dedicated to the Emperor Antoku, who was killed in the Battle of Dan-no-Ura in 1185; Mimosusogawa Park; and the traditional Karato Fish Market, where professional chefs come from neighboring areas to purchase varieties of fresh seafood to prepare in their restaurants.
◆◆ From Uno, tour of Kurashiki located in Okayama Prefecture, known for its willow-lined canals and wooden merchant buildings featuring distinctive white walls, latticed windows and black ceramic square tiles dating from the 17th century.
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 in the itinerary, 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.
◆◆ Travel document wallet, name badge and pre-departure information.◆◆ Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headset for each participant during guided excursions.
◆◆ Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.
ANCIENT TRADITIONS OF THE INLAND SEA OF JAPAN
◆◆ Exclusively chartered
◆◆ Launched in 2013
◆◆ Only 110 deluxe Suites and Staterooms
◆◆ Five-Star, sophisticated French elegance
◆◆ 100% ocean-view accommodations
◆◆ 95% of accommodations feature balconies
◆◆ Exclusive, custom-designed itinerary
◆◆ Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages throughout the cruise
◆◆ Certified “green” clean ship
FIVE-STAR SMALL SHIP m.s. le soléal
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All Included Features are contingent upon final brochure pricing.
Cruising Tahiti and French Polynesia o$800 per person oFrom $5995 per person, double occupancy (land/cruise only) Dates: February 4 to 14, 2016 Tour No. 041-02/04/16-012
European Coastal Civilizations o$800 per person oFrom $3995 per person, double occupancy (approximate land/cruise only) Dates: April 16 to 24, 2016 Tour No. 095-04/16/16-012
Ancient Traditions of the Inland Sea of Japan o$800 per person oFrom $5995 per person, double occupancy (approximate land/cruise only) Dates: May 4 o 15, 2016 Tour No. 140-05/04/16-012
In the Wake of the Vikings o$800 per person oFrom $4495 per person, double occupancy (approximate land/cruise only) Dates: June 8 to 16, 2016 Tour No. 126-06/08/16-012
Changing Tides of History: Cruising the Baltic Sea o$800 per person oFrom $5995 per person, double occupancy (approximate land/cruise only) Dates: June 15 to 24, 2016 Tour No. 034-06/15/16-012
Rivieras and Islands o$800 per person oFrom $5495 per person, double occupancy (approximate land/cruise only) Dates: September 2 to 10, 2016 Tour No. 129-09/02/16-012
Coastal Life® Ancient Civilizations along the Adriatic & Aegean Seas o$600 per person oFrom $3995 per person, double occupancy (approximate land/cruise only) Dates: September 19 to 27, 2016 Tour No. 058-09/19/16-012
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