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**PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS, ESP. REGARDING MOBILITY ACCESSIBILITY**

Carpool (and sharing of gas cost) available from Palos Heights, IL. You MUST notify me that you want to ride with someone OR that you will meet me and follow in your own vehicle. We will meet at 7:15am in the parking lot (near Pop's) of Jewel, 12803 South Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights. If I do not hear from you, we will leave at exactly 7:30am.

TOUR
Davis went from a circuit-riding lawyer to a U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice, and maintained a long-time friendship with Abraham Lincoln.
From his earliest days riding the circuit with Lincoln to the years when he served as Lincoln's appointee to the highest court in the land, Judge Davis played out his life at the very center of American politics and society.

The tour begins with a 20-minute introductory video in our visitor center, followed by a docent-led tour inside the David Davis Mansion, which lasts approximately 45 minutes. At the end of the tour, you are given some time to shop in the Clover Lawn Gift Shop and view our temporary exhibit, if you wish. You are then invited to explore the barn and stable, as well as Sarah’s Garden.
There is a suggested donation of $10 per adult and $5 per child. This donation helps to preserve the David Davis Mansion for future generations.

## For Visitors with Mobility Impairments

The following buildings, exhibits, and historic structures at the David Davis Mansion are accessible to wheelchair users:

• The visitor’s center
• All walkways
• The barn and stable
• Sarah’s Garden (the garden paths are mulch, so use your discretion)

Accessible bathrooms are located:

• Inside the visitor’s center
• In the building north of the barn/stable

The David Davis Mansion itself is not accessible. In order to enter visitors must be able to climb the large stairway to the front door. We do not have an operational wheelchair lift.

LUNCH:
Barrel House
9 Brickyard Drive
Bloomington, IL
menu: https://www.barrelhousepub.com/view-menu

We will return home right after lunch. YOUR CELL PHONE NUMBER IS REQUIRED WEN SIGNING UP FOR THIS EVENT. *THIS IS A CO-ED EVENT.*

LONDON, PARIS, AMSTERDAM: Thur, Sept. 3 – Sun, Sept. 13, 2026
(optional BERLIN extension: Sun, Sept. 13 – Wed, Sept. 16, 2026)
https://groups.goaheadtours.com/jean-and-shelly
Shelly Scinto [708-542-4625] Jean Xoubi [708-518-2201]

Delve deep into three cultural capitals, discovering the landmarks and local lifestyles that make each city so unique. Throw back a few pints in a local pub after wandering the Thames. Seek out the Mona Lisa before savoring a crêpe where the “Lost Generation” once sat to write. Pass rows of tulips and vibrant houseboats on your way to a Dutch cafe. With plenty of time in each locale, you’re free to create your own experience.

PRICING (subject to change until deposit paid):
– $4,444pp double occupancy
– $1,397 R/T airfare from Chicago (price adjusted for different airport)
– $1,149pp double occupancy – Berlin Extension
– Payment in full; OR
– $99 deposit with Auto Pay**
– $485 monthly auto payment based on double occupancy
– Book before 08/31/2025 and $75 bonus will be doubled to $150.
– Final payment due 75 days prior to departure

**WE STRENUOUSLY SUGGEST THAT YOU ENROLL IN THE INTEREST-FREE AUTO PAY PLAN FOR THIS TRIP.

## AutoPay

With AutoPay, you can put down your $99 deposit today and spread out automatic payments over time. Just add your checking account or debit card information and schedule when you'd like your monthly payments made. GoAhead Tours will handle the rest—zero interest, zero fees, and zero stress.

TOUR PACE: You will walk for 2 miles a day (more if you add excursions); be on mostly flat, paved ground with some stairs and slight hills; climb some stairs, typically well-maintained; stand for varying periods of time during guided commentary and photo stops.

TRIP PRICING INCLUDES:

• Transfer to / from Airport / Hotel
• 9 nights hand-picked hotels / Breakfast daily
• 3 dinners with beer or wine
• 3 sightseeing tours
• Expert Tour Director & local guides
• Private deluxe motor coach

STOPS/CITIES AND TOWNS ON TOUR:

• Trafalgar Square
• Buckingham Palace
• Big Ben
• Eurostar train ride
• Arc de Triomphe
• Eiffel Tower photo stop
• Amsterdam canal cruise
• Van Gogh Museum

· ITINERARY -
OVERNIGHT FLIGHT (1 NIGHT)
Day 1: Travel day
Board your overnight flight to London today.

· LONDON (3 NIGHTS)
Day 2: Arrival in London
Included meal: Welcome dinner
Welcome to England! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.

· Day 3: Sightseeing tour of London
Included meal: Breakfast
Take a guided tour of the regal landmarks of the English capital with a local expert leading the way.

• Pass the grand Trafalgar Square and Baroque-style St. Paul’s Cathedral, perched atop Ludgate Hill.
• See Westminster Abbey, the setting for royal coronations and weddings.
• View icons like Big Ben, the London Eye, and the Tower of London.
• Stop by Buckingham Palace, where you may catch the Changing of the Guard.

Enjoy a free afternoon in London or add an excursion.

· Day 4: Free day in London
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Spend a free day in London or add an excursion.

· PARIS (3 NIGHTS)
Day 5: Eurostar train ride to Paris
Included meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Board the famed high-speed Eurostar train and be whisked beneath the English Channel as you journey to Gare du Nord in Paris, France.

Later, sit down for an included dinner with your group.

Please note: Travelers should be prepared for an early morning train departure. Porterage is not included for the train transfers. Travelers must be comfortable lifting and carrying all luggage over steps, onto platforms, and into luggage storage.

· Day 6: Sightseeing tour of Paris
Included meal: Breakfast
A guided tour introduces you to the architecture, scenery, and history of the City of Light’s many neighborhoods, called arrondissements.

• Drive down the sycamore-lined Champs-Élysées to view the Arc de Triomphe.
• Pass Pont Neuf and the legendary Notre-Dame Cathedral, located on an island in the Seine River.
• See the Eiffel Tower, the Palais Garnier opera house, and Place de la Concorde, the city’s grandest square.
• Marvel at the iconic architecture of the Louvre and Hôtel des Invalides.

Enjoy a free afternoon in Paris or add an excursion.

· Day 7: Free day in Paris
Included meals: Breakfast
Spend a free day in Paris or add an excursion.

· AMSTERDAM (3 NIGHTS)
Day 8: Train ride to Amsterdam
Included meal: Breakfast
Take a high-speed train to Amsterdam. When you arrive in the Netherlands, enjoy free time for the rest of the day to explore the area on your own.

· Day 9: Sightseeing tour of Amsterdam
Included meals: Breakfast
Take to the water on today’s sightseeing tour as your local guide introduces you to Amsterdam's unique character.

Cruise by icons like the Dutch National Opera house and the Skinny Bridge.

Reflect on the city’s history as you pass by a former Jewish neighborhood.

See the dancing houses, the narrowest houses in Amsterdam, and “flower bikes” decorated by a local known as the Flower Bike Man.
Disembark near the Rijksmuseum, and stroll to the iconic Van Gogh Museum for a tour with an audio guide.

Spend a free afternoon in the city or add an excursion.

· Day 10: Free day in Amsterdam
Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner
Spend a free day in Amsterdam or add an excursion.

Celebrate your trip with your group at a farewell dinner this evening.

· EXTENSION TO BERLIN (OPTIONAL)
· Day 11: Flight to Berlin
Included meal: Breakfast
Fly to Berlin and enjoy a free evening in Germany’s capital city.

· Day 12: Sightseeing tour of Berlin
Included meal: Breakfast
Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Berlin, reunited Germany’s political and cultural capital city.

• Discover the Brandenburg Gate, the symbol of a reunited Berlin.
• See the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall's East Side Gallery.
• Journey down Unter den Linden, the city’s most elegant boulevard, passing the Reichstag and Museum Island.

Enjoy a free afternoon in Berlin or add an excursion.

· Day 13: Free day in Berlin
Included meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day in Berlin or add an excursion.

This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.

· FLIGHT HOME
Day 14: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Experience the Mediterranean’s breathtaking vistas, rich cultures, and ancient wonders with Norwegian. Explore the best of Kotor, from Old Town’s medieval sites to fascinating museums and nearby expansive beaches. Enjoy a short ferry ride from Mykonos to the island of Delos — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the mythological birthplace of Apollo and Artemis — and visit some of the well-preserved ancient ruins. Then stroll among Santorini’s famed, blue-domed roofs and enjoy wine tasting at a scenic, local vineyard.

We will arrive in Venice on Saturday, May 15, 2027, and stay overnight at a local hotel to avoid flight delays on the date of sailing.

The next afternoon, we will board Norwegian's "Gem" for an unforgettable cruise.

Day 1: Venice (Ravenna), Italy
Embark at 4:00 PM
Day 2: Dubrovnik, Croatia
10:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Day 3: Kotor, Montenegro
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM [Tender Port]
Day 4: Corfu, Greece
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Day 5: Olympia (Katakolon), Greece
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Day 6: Mykonos, Greece
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Day 7: Santorini, Greece
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM [Tender Port]
Day 8: Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Debark at 5:30 AM

Approximate Pricing (double occupancy):
BALCONY (Mid-Ship) $7,650 per CABIN**
OCEANVIEW $5,950 per CABIN**

Approximate Prices Include:
Airfare, Gratuities & Insurance PLUS 4 Promotions:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Beverage Package
- Specialty Dining AND
- $50 Excursion Credit (per cabin)
AND AND AND as a GROUP, we will receive an additional discount to be determined based on the number of cabins booked PLUS $100 Shipboard Credit (per cabin)

$250.00 Deposit Required to Hold Booking

Final Payment Due on January 16, 2027

**NOTE: Prices are approximate as they are based on
Cabin Style & Cabin Category.

Price INCLUDES:
7-night cruise accommodations
Transfers to/from Ship/airport
Taxes and service charges

All $$ is fully refundable (including deposit) until final payment date.

Please contact Christopher John directly at Norwegian Cruises (wk: 954.514.4185) – for specific cost based on type of cabin / details / questions / payment deposit. Tell Chris you are sailing with “Deb Scinto”.

PLEASE NOTE: Prices are subject to change due to cabin choice and alternate airport!

***ONCE YOU HAVE PAID YOUR DEPOSIT, please email Deb Scinto at ipknrec8@att.net. I need to know who signs up in the event I need to get in touch with you. Thanks.***