Great Lakes – National Trust 75th Anniversary Cruise

Ponant Explorer Series Descriptions

PRE‑PROGRAM OPTION – Milwaukee
September 27 to 29, 2024 (Pre-Tour Begins: September 27)
Rich in architectural treasures and world‑class institutions, vibrant Milwaukee is the perfect extension to your Great Lakes cruise. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the historic North Point neighborhood—home to one of the finest collections of Victorian mansions in the Midwest—and tour the expansive Milwaukee Art Museum, an impressive addition to Milwaukee’s revitalized waterfront. Visit the striking Pabst Mansion, built in Flemish style by Pabst Brewing Company president Frederick Pabst.
Accommodations for two nights are in the centrally located Pfister Hotel, a member of the National Trust’s Historic Hotels of America program.
Price per person, based on double occupancy: $985
Price per person, based on single occupancy: $1,315

POST‑PROGRAM OPTION – Toronto
October 6 to 8, 2024 (Post-Tour Ends: October 8)
Conclude your Great Lakes voyage in cosmopolitan Toronto, one of North America’s most celebrated cultural melting pots. Enjoy a walking tour of the Distillery District, Canada’s premier arts, culture and entertainment destination, and visit Fort York, built in 1793 on the shores of Lake Ontario. Enjoy lunch in the CN Tower’s 360-degree revolving restaurant. Visit Casa Loma, a Gothic Revival mansion and garden built in the style of a European castle by Sir Henry Mill Pellatt. Tour the Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto’s crowning jewel with a collection of over 80,000 works.
Accommodations for two nights are in the historic Fairmont Royal York Hotel, a member of the National Trust’s Historic Hotels of America program
Price per person, based on double occupancy: $1,315
Price per person, based on single occupancy: $1,535

Economy airfare included!

SELECT GATEWAY CITIES
New York (JFK) Washington-Dulles (IAD)
Chicago (ORD)
Detroit (DTW)
Minneapolis (MSP)
Boston (BOS)
Newark (EWR)
Philadelphia (PHL)
Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW)
Houston (IAH)
Atlanta (ATL)
Miami (MIA)
Denver (DEN)
Phoenix (PHX)
Los Angeles (LAX)
San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA)

Airport transfers and luggage handling abroad are only included if air arrangements are booked through Gohagan & Company. If travelers make their own air arrangements, transfers and luggage handling are not included; transfers can be organized through Gohagan & Company and purchased by the traveler.

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  Linda Harper

  Linda was on the NTHP National Main Street program’s management team working with over 200 communities.  As the director for Exchange Programs for the Countryside Institute she provided oversight for communities in 3 counties to implement sustainable environmental and economic programs. Her time as the Board Chair and Executive Director of Historic Congressional Cemetery saw the property go from being listed on the NT’s 11 Most Endangered to being listed as a National Landmark with a $4M endowment. Most recently she served as the CEO for Cultural Tourism for Washington, DC promoting the embassies, monuments, arts and neighborhoods as an integral part of the city’s economic development plan.  Her background in historic preservation, cultural tourism and community engagement will help each traveler better understand the flavor and significance of our stops along the way.

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A non-refundable administrative fee of $300 per person will apply for all cancellations received more than 7 days after booking and before other fees take effect at 120 days:
120 days $300 per person admin fee after 7-day grace period from booking
120 – 91 days 25% of full invoice fare
90 – 61 days 50% of full invoice fare
60 – 31 days 75% of full invoice fare
30 – 0 days 100% of full invoice fare
Separate airfare Terms & Conditions apply