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S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y
Cruising the
Dalmatian
Coastand the
Black Sea
Meeting Place of Empires
Se pte m b e r 1 to 13, 2012
a progra m of the sta nford a lumni association
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
In the 1990s, the country of Yugoslavia
experienced a turbulent ethnic war and
eventually six newly independent nations
formed inland and along the Dalmatian Coast
from Italy to Greece. Since then, this region
of stunning natural beauty has become one
of the world’s most “in” places. It’s a coastline
best traveled by ship, and we invite you to join
us on the luxurious Corinthian II to learn about
the complex history and diverse cultures of the
Dalmatian Coast from classics professor Grant
Parker. Visit picturesque cities shaped by the
Venetian empire, ancient Greek and Roman
sites, and the beautiful Bay of Kotor. Sail north
up Turkey’s Turquoise Coast to the Dardanelles
Strait and the Sea of Marmara through the
Bosporus Straits to the Black Sea. Join us!
B rett S. T h ompson , ’ 8 3, D irector , S tanford T ravel / S tudy
Highlights
T O U R Split’s enormous C A P T U R E by photo E X A M I N E the A S C E N D the grand
Palace of Diocletian, the only the Stari Most, Mostar’s archaeological site of staircase of Athens’ Acropolis
European palace continuously 16th-century bridge, Butrint, Albania, which to stand in front of one of the
inhabited since Roman times. restored piece by piece contains artifacts spanning world’s most perfect buildings,
after its destruction in 2,500 years of history. the Parthenon.
the Balkan War.
SPLIT, CROATIA
SARDIS, TURKEY
Venice ROMANIA
C R OAT I A
B OSNIA AND
HERZEGOVINASERBIA
Split Black
Mostar
M ONTENEGRO Sea
Nessbur
I TA LY Ploce Dubrovnik
Kotor B U L G AR I A
Adriatic
Sea Istanbul
A LBANIA Thessaloniki
Butrint T U R KE Y
Med GREECE
iterrane Sea
an Nafpaktos Sardis
Athens
Itinerary
and parts of it are still state that competed with FRI DAY, SEP TE MB E R 7
Venice for Constantinople’s Nafpaktos (Lepanto),
inhabited. Within its walls Greece
are buildings from Roman trade routes. It later came Known as Lepanto in medieval
and medieval towns. Tour the under the rule of the Venetians. times, present-day Nafpaktos
S A TUR DA Y & S U N D A Y ,
S E P TE MBE R 1 & 2 palace and later continue to Visit the Franciscan Monastery, was the site of the famous
U.S / Venice, Italy / the Archaeological Museum. the Dominican Monastery Battle of Lepanto in 1571
Embark
Enjoy a welcome cocktail and the Baroque Cathedral, between the Turkish fleet and
Depart the U.S on overnight
reception aboard ship this as well as the courtyard of the combined fleets of several
flights to Venice. Upon arrival,
evening. Corinthian II (B,L,D) the Rector’s Palace. Depart European powers. The defeat
transfer to the Corinthian II
Dubrovnik for a scenic drive of the Turks was one from
and set sail for Split, Croatia, T U ES D A Y , SEP T EM BER 4 through the mountains to which they never recovered.
on the Dalmatian Coast. Ploce, Croatia /
Mostar, Bosnia and Kotor. A UNESCO World The medieval appearance
Corinthian II (9/2: D) Herzegovina Heritage site, Kotor is one of the town has been well-
Disembark this morning in of the most picturesque and
MO N DA Y , S E P T E M B E R 3 Ploce and travel by coach preserved, with enclosing
Split, Croatia best-preserved medieval walls that come down to the
to Mostar, in Bosnia and towns along the entire
Arrive in the ancient maritime sea and an imposing castle
Herzegovina, once a thriving Dalmatian Coast.
city of Split. Originally set high above the scene in
trading center controlled by Corinthian II (B,L,D)
the Greek settlement of a lovely pine forest.
the Ottoman Turks. Mostar
Aspalathos, Split is built Corinthian II (B,L,D)
is known for its beautifully THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
around the enormous Palace
proportioned Stari Most, or Saranda, Albania /
of the emperor Diocletian, built Butrint SATUR DAY, S E P TE MB E R 8
Old Bridge, that spans the From the port city of Saranda, Piraeus / Athens or
in the 3rd century C.E. Much of Brauron and Sounion
Neretva River. Originally built drive to the UNESCO World
the palace is well-preserved The city of Athens, birthplace
in 1566, it was destroyed in Heritage archaeological site of Western culture and art,
1993 during the Bosnian War of Butrint. Its ruins cover a boasts a wealth of historic
and has since been rebuilt time span of 2,500 years and monuments. This morning, tour
exactly as it was. Walk through include a Greek acropolis, the Acropolis on a hill above
town, enjoy lunch in a local Roman theater, medieval the city, with its Erechthion
restaurant, and visit the nearby baptistery and 19th-century and beautifully proportioned
Tabacica Mosque before fortress. The town was said by Parthenon. After lunch at a
returning to our ship. the Roman poet Virgil to have
Corinthian II (B,L,D) local taverna, continue to
been settled by emigrants from the stunning new Acropolis
Troy after the Trojan War. Museum with its statuary
W ED NESD A Y , SEP T EMBER 5
Dubrovnik, CROATIA / Corinthian II (B,L,D) and collection of artifacts
Kotor, Montenegro from the Acropolis. Another
The ancient walled city of option for today is to travel to
Dubrovnik was for several the Brauron Archaeological
centuries an independent Museum to view artifacts from
Venice Pre-trip
the Sanctuary of Artemis in the T U ESD A Y , SEP T EM BER 11
morning and then to Sounion’s At sea
majestic temple overlooking the Today is a relaxing day at sea.
Aegean Sea in the afternoon.
Corinthian II (B,L,D)
Enjoy the amenities of the
Corinthian II and attend lectures
by our faculty leaders as we
Extension
SUNDA Y, S E P T E M B E R 9 head toward Bulgaria and the
Izmir, Turkey / Sardis August 3 0 to S eptember 2
Black Sea. Our path takes us
After crossing the Adriatic from northern Greece through
Sea during the night, awake in the Dardanelles Straits, across Explore highlights of St. Mark’s Square: the magnificent
Izmir, Turkey. Drive to the ruins the Sea of Marmara, past Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark and the Doge’s Palace.
of the ancient city of Sardis, Istanbul and finally through Marvel at the Basilica Santa Maria Gloriosa de Frari and
founded around 1200 B.C.E. the Bosporus Straits that lead the Scuola Grande di San Rocco with its more than
by the Lydian people. Sardis us into the Black Sea. 50 Tintoretto paintings.
was later inhabited by Persians, Corinthian II (B,L,D)
Macedonians and Romans,
as well as a flourishing Jewish W ED NESD A Y , SEP T EM BER 12
community. Remains of a
Istanbul Post-trip
Nessebur, Bulgaria
4th-century C.E. synagogue In ancient times, Nessebur
with impressive mosaics were was known as Messembria,
unearthed in modern times.
Visit the bath complex and the
Temple of Artemis, built by the
or “town amid the sea.”
Take a walking tour of the
town’s old timbered houses,
Extension
wealthy Lydian king, Croesus. visit the Byzantine church S eptember 13 to 15
Corinthian II (B,L,D) of St. Stephen and the
Archaeological Museum, then
Disembark in Istanbul, Turkey, and begin to take in
MO N DA Y, S E P T E M B E R 1 0 attend a folkloric performance.
Thessaloniki, Greece This evening enjoy a farewell the city’s many world-famous sights. Explore the Blue
Arrive this afternoon in cocktail party and dinner Mosque and the nearby Hagia Sophia Church, now a
Thessaloniki, known for aboard our ship. museum. Walk around the Hippodrome, where chariots
its Byzantine churches, as Corinthian II (B,L,D) once raced. Visit the Topkapi Museum, including its
well as late Classical and Imperial Treasury, and the covered Grand Bazaar, one
medieval remains. Visit one T HU RS D A Y , September 13 of the world’s largest markets.
of these churches and the Istanbul, Turkey /
Archaeological Museum or Disembark / U.S.
the Byzantine Museum on a This morning disembark our
tour of this northern Greek city. ship and transfer to the Istanbul Detailed information with pricing will be sent to
Corinthian II (B,L,D)
Airport for return flights to the confirmed participants.
U.S. (B)
STATEROOM
Corinthian II
The 114-guest Corinthian II accommodates all guests in 57 outside suites, each
affording sea views and elegantly furnished with a sitting area, TV, safe, mini-
refrigerator and other amenities, as well as a marble-appointed bathroom. Several Program Cost*
Rates are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise specified.
suites include private balconies accessed via sliding glass doors. Spacious and
Categories OLD New REDUCED
finely decorated public areas include a library, an elegant lounge and The Club bar. Rates RATES
The restaurant, serving fine cuisine prepared by European chefs, accommodates Category E $7,695 $5,995
all guests at a single seating. The ship also includes a fitness room, beauty salon, 225 sq. ft. with portholes
elevator serving all passenger decks, sun deck with Jacuzzi, and outdoor bar and
café. Corinthian II is served by 70 experienced officers and crew. Category D $8,695 $6,995
225 sq. ft. with window
Category C $9,895 $7,995
235 sq. ft. with portholes
603 601
Sun Ł
Deck Jacuzzi
Explorer Deck
Beauty Ł
Salon 604 602 Category B $10,995 $9,295
Gym
225 sq. ft. with window SINGLE OR DOUBLE
511 509 507 505
Category A $11,995 $10,295
235 sq. ft. with window SINGLE OR DOUBLE
Sun Dec k
Bridge
Erickson Deck
Outdoor
Café
512 510 508 506
Category AA $12,995 $10,995
265 sq. ft. with forward and side windows
427 425 423 421 419 417 415
Category VS $14,295 $11,995
Library
The Club Marco Polo Deck
428 426 424 422 420 418 416 414
300 sq. ft. with windows and private balcony
Category PHS $15,595 $12,595
335 333 331 32 9
400 sq. ft. with windows and private balcony
347 345 343 341 339
Lounge Reception
Columbus Deck *Association nonmembers add $200 per person.
348 346 344 342 340 338 336 334 332 330
**NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A limited number of cabins in
Categories A – B have been set aside for single occupancy with
no supplement. Once these cabins are filled, additional cabins
261 259 257 255 Hospital for single occupancy may be available at a higher rate.
Magellan Deck Flag: Marshall Islands / Length: 297 feet / Beam: 50 feet /
Restaurant
262 260 258 256 254 252 250 Draft: 12 feet
Information Terms &
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Conditions
September 1 to 13, 2012 (13 days)
Deposit & Final Payment Responsibility
A $1,000 deposit is required to hold The Stanford Alumni Association,
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Limited to a total of 100 participants, including travelers from Stanford, the $200 deposit is required to hold operators act only as agents
Harvard Alumni Association, the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia and space for the Optional Pre-and/or for the passenger with respect
Wilderness Travel Post-trip Extensions. Complete to transportation and ship
and return the attached reservation arrangements and exercise every
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INCLUDED Final payment is due 120 days we can assume no liability for injury,
11-night cruise aboard the Corinthian II 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches prior to departure. As a condition damage, loss, accident, delay
and 11 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions All meals of participation, all confirmed or irregularity in connection with
participants are required to sign the service of any automobile,
aboard the ship, including house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch a Release of Liability. motorcoach, launch or any other
and dinner Open bar aboard ship throughout the cruise Bottled conveyance used in carrying out this
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the itinerary Transfers and baggage handling on program arrival and cancellation fee, until 120 days prior carrying out the arrangements of the
departure days Port fees and embarkation taxes Minimal medical, to departure. After that date, refunds program. We cannot accept any
can be made only if the program is
accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture responsibility for losses or additional
sold out and your place(s) can be expenses due to delay or changes
series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a resold, in which case a $1,000-per- in air or other services, sickness,
selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional person cancellation fee will apply. weather, strike, war, quarantine, force
tour manager to assist you throughout the program We recommend trip-cancellation majeure or other causes beyond our
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International and U.S. domestic airfare is not included in the program optional baggage and trip-cancella- accept or retain any person as a
cost. Round-trip, economy-class airfare on Delta Airlines from San Fran- tion insurance. A brochure offering member of the program. No refund
such insurance will be mailed with will be made for an unused portion
cisco to Venice, Italy, with return from Istanbul, Turkey, is approximately of any tour unless arrangements are
your confirmation about one week
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our prices, if the fuel rates increase significantly, it may be necessary to or event during the time that
institute a fuel surcharge. Eligibility passengers are not onboard their
We encourage membership in plane or conveyance. Neither the
WHAT TO EXPECT the Alumni Association as the Alumni Association, Stanford
program cost for nonmembers University nor our operators accept
We consider this to be a moderately strenuous program that is at times is $200 more than the members’ liability for any carrier’s cancellation
physically demanding and busy. Daily programs involve one to three miles price. Parents and their children penalty incurred by the purchase of
of walking, often on uneven terrain. In some instances, such as ruins, under 21 may travel on one a nonrefundable ticket in connection
membership. For more information with the tour. Program price is based
stairs are unavailable or do not have handrails. Participants must be or to purchase a membership, visit on rates in effect in October 2011 and
physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years alumni.stanford.edu/goto/member- is subject to change without notice to
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Stanford Faculty Leader
DR. GR ANT PARKER , an associate professor of classics at Stanford, has pursued a variety of
interests – the Mediterranean Sea and ancient Rome’s fascination with Egyptian obelisks and other
exotica. He says, “I’m very interested in the history of travel in antiquity and look forward to traversing
some of the same routes known to ancient travelers.” He co-edited Mediterranean Passages in which
historical writers reflect on the importance of the Mediterranean Sea through the ages and he has
authored several publications about ancient travelers. Dr. Parker’s lectures during our cruise will cover
“Stanford provides the connections between the various ports and cities we will visit; how the later Roman empire provides
an outstanding a link between Augustan Rome and the Byzantine era; the Aegean Sea as a route between east and
west; and the ancient trade activity and culture of the Black Sea region. He recently taught a humanities
travel experience course, “Voyages and Visionaries,” about travelers to Asia over the millennia. He has traveled extensively
on all levels – the in Italy and Greece and looks forward to visiting the recently independent Balkan countries along the
depth of the learn- Adriatic and Black Sea coasts.
Associate professor of classics, Stanford
ing experience, the Assistant professor, classical studies, Duke University, 2001–2006
accommodations BA and MA, English and Latin, University of Cape Town, South Africa, 1991
and amenities, and PhD, classical philology, Princeton University, 1999
interesting and
enjoyable fellow World Affairs Council Study Leader
John Edward McL aughlin, the former deputy director (2000–2004) and also former acting
travelers.”
director (2004) of the Central Intelligence Agency, currently serves as the senior fellow at the Philip
Gloria Corey, ’55, Merrill Center for Strategic Studies at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies in
Stanford
Traveler Washington, D.C.
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“The Corinthian II is a fabulous, happy, comfortable ship. The food was as good as I’ve ever had on a ship,
served by a professional, yet wonderfully cheerful and friendly, dining room staff. The captain was lively and
personable as well.” J a n e t F e s l e r , C u l t u r a l T r e a su r e s o f t h e M e d i t e r r a n e a n S e a , 2 0 1 0
S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y
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