From $4,595 per person based on double occupancy
Operated by Gohagan & Company
OVERVIEW
Cruise with us for seven nights from Rome to Barcelona aboard the exclusively chartered, Five-Star, small ship M.S. LE LYRIAL, launched in 2015. Enjoy the sun-drenched landscapes and lush, mountainous backdrops of the French and Italian rivieras and islands, a glamorous retreat for artists, writers, nobility and gourmands. This unique, comprehensive itinerary immerses you in the region’s dynamic history, inimitable art and culture and stunning scenery, and features up to five UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Carcassonne’s medieval fortifications and the postcard cliffside villages of Italy’s Cinque Terre. Explore Corsica’s fortified town of Bonifacio and Sardinia’s dazzling Costa Smeralda. Choose between the Renaissance treasures of Florence or the Tuscan cities of Pisa and Lucca. Along the enchanting Côte d’Azur, enjoy specially arranged excursions in alluring Monaco, the epitome of Riviera chic and home of St. Nicholas Cathedral, where Princess Grace is interred; historic Marseilles, to walk along the vibrant Vieux Port; and charming Nice. Rome Pre-Cruise and Barcelona Post-Cruise Options also available.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Unique, exclusively chartered, small ship itinerary.
- Five-Star small ship launched in 2015—the newest sister ship to LE BORÉAL, L’AUSTRAL and LE SOLÉAL.
- Small ship calls on ports inaccessible to larger vessels.
- Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages are served throughout the cruise; all meals are included aboard ship.
- One specially arranged port of call every day.
- All shore excursions included.
- Early Booking Savings!
- Visit five UNESCO World Heritage sites—Rome, Florence or Pisa, Cinque Terre, Carcassonne and Barcelona.
- Cruise the Tyrrhenian, Ligurian and Mediterranean Seas.
- Unpack once!
- Audio headset provided for each participant to enjoy clear narration from guides on all excursions.
- Rome Pre-Cruise and Barcelona Post-Cruise Options.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
On Board the Exclusively Chartered Five-Star Small Ship M.S. Le Lyrial
- Seven-night cruise from Civitavecchia, Italy, to Barcelona, Spain, with port calls at Golfo Aranci for Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, Italy; Bonifacio, Corsica, France; Livorno for Florence or Pisa and Lucca, Porto Venere for Cinque Terre, and Portofino, Italy; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Nice, Marseilles for Aix-en-Provence, and Port-la-Nouvelle for Carcassonne, France.
- Elegantly appointed, Five-Star Suite or Stateroom, 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 are served throughout the cruise.
- Panoramic tour of Costa Smeralda and a visit to the Bronze-Age Nuraghe Albucci defensive structure.
- Walk through Bonifacio’s ancient, picturesque Old Town.
- Choice of a full-day excursion to Florence, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring the octagonal Baptistery and a visit to the Accademia, or a full‑day excursion to the Tuscan cities of Pisa, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Lucca.
- Excursion along the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Cinque Terre to visit the charming cliffside villages of Riomaggiore and Vernazza.
- Evening at leisure in the picturesque Italian Riviera village of Portofino.
- Excursion to Nice featuring a walking tour of its charming Old Town.
- Walking tour in Monte Carlo, the epitome of French Riviera chic, and visit to St. Nicholas Cathedral, where Princess Grace is interred.
- Walking tour of Aix-en-Provence, featuring the Mazarin District, old Aix, the Old Town Hall, the famous Cours Mirabeau and St. Sauveur Cathedral.
- Panoramic tour of Marseilles featuring the historic Vieux Port (Old Port) and a visit to the opulent Notre Dame de la Garde.
- Excursion to Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with visits to the Musée des Beaux Arts and Romanesque Abbey of Fontfroide.
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 Program Directors throughout the program.
- Complimentary 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.
YOUR NORTHWESTERN HOST
Kathryn Kimura Mlsna '74, '77 JD, '03 P, '12 P is the immediate past President of the Northwestern Alumni Association and is a member of Northwestern University’s Board of Trustees. She has served as an officer on the NAA Board of Directors; as president of The Council of One Hundred; and as steering committee chair for Northwestern University Asian and Asian American Alumni Association (NU-A5). She has served on reunion committees for her undergraduate and law school reunions, and served on the law school fund board. While at Northwestern she pledged Kappa Alpha Theta.
Kathryn is the interim Co-Executive Director of the American Academy of Periodontology, responsible for Governance, Strategy, Finance, Membership, Technology, Advocacy, Regulatory and Academic Affairs.
Kathryn was Chief Strategy/Legal Officer for the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. Her previous position was AVP/Client services for Global Lead Management Consulting, a firm providing consulting and training services in the area of diversity and inclusion and talent management.
Celebrating her 30th anniversary with the company, Kathryn was Managing Counsel at McDonald's Corporation, Oak Brook, Illinois; leading the Global Marketing and Intellectual Property Group in McDonald's Global Legal Department. Her group provided legal support of the advertising and promotional programs conducted by the over 13,000 McDonald's restaurants in the United States.
Her group was also the subject matter expert resource for the company's international legal counsel relating to their responsibilities for the over 15,000 restaurants around the world. She and her group received the Company's "Star Award" in connection with their work on the Teenie Beanie Babies promotions.
She is a past chair/president (the first female lawyer to hold this position) of the 700-member Promotion Marketing Association, having served as its vice president, chair of its annual Promotion Marketing Law Conference, chair of its legal committee, and chair of its integrated marketing committee. Kathryn also served on the board of The Girls Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, and currently serves on the board of the Association of Corporate Counsel Chicago chapter.
Kathryn is co-author of the chapter "Planning a Legal Promotion – Sales Promotion Laws and Regulations" appearing in
The Sales Promotion Handbook, Dartnell Publishing. She is a contributor to the American Bar Association's publication
Dear Sisters, Dear Daughters, a compilation of mentoring advice from 80 lawyers in the United States, and its book
What In House Counsel Need to Know. Kathryn is the author of numerous articles has been featured in books about business leadership.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Depart the U.S. or Canada
Day 2: Rome, Italy/Civitavecchia/Embark M.S. LE LYRIAL
Day 3: Golfo Aranci, Costa Smeralda, Sardinia/Bonifacio, Corsica, France
Day 4: Livorno for Florence or Pisa and Lucca
Day 5: Porto Venere for Cinque Terre/Portofino, Italy
Day 6: Nice, France/Monte Carlo, Monaco
Day 7: Marseilles for Aix-en-Provence
Day 8: Port-la-Nouvelle for Carcassonne
Day 9: Barcelona, Spain/Disembark ship/Return to the U.S. or Canada
Optional Rome Pre-Cruise Extension
The “Eternal City” of Rome, a UNESCO World Heritage site and capital of the ancient Roman Empire, showcases the magnificent landmarks from its centuries as a center of power, culture and religion and is the ideal prelude to your cruise. See the city’s ancient monuments, including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Church of St. Peter in Chains, which houses Michelangelo’s incredible sculpture of Moses. Enjoy a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel. Accommodations for two nights are in the deluxe WESTIN EXCELSIOR ROME. Available at an additional cost.
Optional Barcelona Post-Cruise Extension
Experience the heart of Barcelona, the capital city of Catalonia and once an ancient Roman trading port. Enjoy a city tour featuring the original Old Town, the exciting Barri Gótic (Gothic Quarter) with its Roman walls, the Catalan Government Palace and the Passeig de Grácia, Barcelona’s famous main thoroughfare. Visit architect Antoni Gaudí’s extraordinary Basílica de la Sagrada Família, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the Penedés region—home of cava, Spain’s acclaimed sparking wine—tour Codorníu, one of the largest underground wine cellars in the world, and visit the Benedictine monastery and 16th‑century basilica on the multi-peaked mountain of Montserrat. Accommodations for two nights are in the deluxe MAJESTIC HOTEL & SPA.
Available at an additional cost.