STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY

Stanford Family Adventures Family Adventure

JUNE 21 TO 29, 2020 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY

Stanford Family Adventures

KRKA NATIONAL PARK

Highlights

DISCOVER the idyllic waterfalls of Krka National Park on foot, pausing to take a refreshing dip beneath one of the park’s seven falls Young Explorer Program EN GARDE in a sword-and-archery class Kids of all ages love our Young Explorer at the medieval fortress of , perched high program, where they’re grouped with trav- above Split and home to many of Croatia’s elers their own age for fun and educational rulers over the past millennium activities while adults attend faculty lectures.

CRUISE amid the picturesque islands They’ll enjoy thought-provoking discussions of the Dalmatian Coast, stopping to swim and mind-bending games that fuel creativity, and visit with a local family that has been all while building new friendships. Our Young producing honey for generations. Explorer leaders are all recent Stanford grads and Stanford Sierra Camp counselors and are pros at understanding and adapting to the personalities and interests of each young explorer—which means that everyone has a great time.

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Faculty Leader Ivan Lupic´ , who joined Stanford Univer- sity as an assistant professor of English in 2013, is an English literature and Shake- spearean scholar with research interests in the European Renaissance, book history and manuscript studies, theater histo- ry, and the intersection of literature and political thought. His latest book, Subjects of Advice: Drama of Counsel from More to Shakespeare, was published by the University of Pennsylvania Press in 2019. Having grown up in the and lived in Croatia for much of his life, Professor Lupic´ has seen frsthand the changes that have impacted this region over the “Absolutely amazing last few decades. In recent years, he has written several articles on the literary cul- way to spend time as ture of the Ragusan Republic, a maritime republic centered in the city of Dubrovnik a family and enrich our that flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries. This work forms the founda- knowledge of the history and tion for his new book project, The Illyrian Renaissance: Literature in the European cultures of the region!” Borderlands. During our program, his ’ lectures will focus on the history, culture Heidi Heilemann, 03, Rhine Family Adventure and literature of Croatia. 2018 KRKA NATIONAL PARK Šibenik AND Split Klis HERZEGOVINA

Krknjaši Island Šolta Island C ROATIA

Dubrovnik

A d a Lokrum r i a t c S e i Konavle Valley

Itinerary

JUNE 21 TO 22 JUNE 25 U.S. / Split, Croatia Split / Šolta / Krknjaši Depart the U.S. on Embark on a catamaran from Split to the island overnight flights, arriving of Šolta. Learn about the island’s history of olive on Monday. Settle in at our hotel, and gather oil production during a tour of family-owned this evening for a welcome reception and groves, where some olive trees are more than dinner. (6/22: D) a thousand years old! Afterward, stop at a bee-keeping farm owned by a local family and JUNE 23 help harvest Croatian honey. After lunch at a Split / Klis local tavern, take a dip in the crystal-clear waters Embark on a morning walking tour of Split’s of the Blue Lagoon on the island of Krknjaši. (B,L) historic city center and explore Diocletian’s Palace, an ancient Roman structure that is JUNE 26 now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then, Vrgorac / Dubrovnik attend an authentic sword-and-archery class Depart this morning for Dubrovnik, stopping en at the , a cliffside medieval route at the city of Vrgorac. Sample some of fortifcation that was used as the fctional city the locally grown delicacies that the Dalmatian of Meereen liberated by Daenerys Targaryen countryside is famous for, including fruits and in the epic TV series . (B,L) vegetables—most notably strawberries—and meat products. Vrgorac is also known for its JUNE 24 wine, and the adults will have the chance to Krka National Park / Šibenik sample it at a wine tasting. Continue to Today set out on a hiking adventure in Krka Dubrovnik and enjoy the remainder of the National Park, with a chance to swim in a pool day at leisure to take in the many sights of beneath one of the park’s seven waterfalls. this phenomenal, ancient walled city. (B,L,D) Afterward, continue to the historic city of Šibenik where we visit the cathedral of St. James and learn about the architectural styles of the Ro- manesque and Renaissance periods found in the city. Continue to the falconry center nearby and come face to face with these incredible sky hunters, and witness a demonstration of their remarkable prowess and agility. (B,D) ŠIBENIK

Accommodations

JUNE 27 Le Meridien Lav Hotel Dubrovnik / Lokrum SPLIT, CROATIA | 4 NIGHTS After breakfast, amble through the old town Le Meridien Lav Hotel sits on of Dubrovnik, considered to be the crown the idyllic beach of , jewel of the Adriatic. Hop aboard a boat for just a few miles south of the the short ride to Lokrum to walk through Split city center, and overlooks the island’s botanical gardens and hear the the islands just off the Dalmatian island’s legends from a local storyteller. (B,L) Coast. It is Split’s only 5-star resort and boasts a multitude of JUNE 28 amenities including a pool, free Konavle Valley Wi-Fi and a variety of athletic Travel to the nearby Konavle Valley, nestled facilities. between the Herzegovina and Montenegro Mountains. Visit a local Mujo family home, Valamar Dubrovnik and learn about this family’s traditional farm- President Hotel ing and day-to-day life, then stay here for DUBROVNIK, CROATIA | 3 NIGHTS a festive farewell reception and dinner. (B,D) The recently renovated Valamar JUNE 29 Dubrovnik President is a 5-star Dubrovnik / U.S. hotel situated on the Babin Kuk Transfer to the airport for flights home. peninsula, just a few miles from Dovidjenja!—Until we meet again! (B) Old Town Dubrovnik. With its view of the Elaphiti Islands, this hotel is a beachside respite from the hustle and bustle of the city center. Amenities include award-winning restaurants, free Wi-Fi, a pool and easy beach access.

SIGN UP ONLINE: alumni.stanford.edu/trip?croatia-family2020 OR BY PHONE: (650) 725-1093 Accommodations The Stanford Difference Create a Custom for Young Explorers Family Adventure Not your ordinary kids’ camp Regular program dates not doable for you? You’re taking your family on the trip of a Interested in traveling with your own group lifetime and, of course, you want to be right or wanting to celebrate a special occasion? beside your kids to witness their wonder and amazement. Rest assured you’ll spend Private Editions allows you to create a most of the trip together as a family. On one-of-a-kind vacation using Travel/Study’s occasion, kids-only adventures, tours 50 years of travel expertise and with the and meals allow the adults time for more added enrichment of Stanford faculty. Start in-depth touring and discussions. Our with one of our tried-and-true itineraries professional tour manager and team of or let our team help you plan your dream Young Explorer leaders (at least one for trip…anywhere in the world. every 10 kids) join you every step of the For more information: way to make your family trip a breeze. VISIT alu.ms/goyourway CALL (650) 723-7861 Dedicated Young Explorer leaders EMAIL [email protected] Our savvy Young Explorer leaders are razor-sharp recent Stanford grads and former Stanford Sierra Camp counselors. They’ll captivate the children with hands-on educational activities while the adults attend lectures. And they bring the whole family together for activities such as Family Olympics, Trivia Night or Disco Bingo.

Access to Stanford scholars Have a child or grandchild who is keenly interested in the faculty leader’s area of expertise? He or she is welcome to attend the lectures with you. On most trips, our faculty leaders design and deliver a lecture specifcally for young explorers. Trip Information Terms & Conditions

Dates Deposits, Payments, Cancellations & Refunds June 21 to 29, 2020 (9 days) A $1,000-per-person deposit is required to hold your space. Call the Travel/Study offce at (650) 725-1093 Group Size/Age or sign up online at alumni.stanford.edu/trip?croatia- 41 participants / Minimum age: 6 family2020. Final payment is due 120 days prior to Cost* departure. Child rates apply to children ages 18 and $6,895 per adult, double occupancy younger on the date the adventure begins. Deposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-per-person $5,995 per child, double occupancy cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. $7,795 per person, single occupancy** After that date, refunds can be made only if the program *Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which add $300 per person. case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply. As a condition of participation, all confrmed participants **Single accommodations limited—please call for are required to sign a Release of Liability. availability.

Included Insurance 7 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 7 break- Stanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. fasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners Welcome and farewell or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance pol- receptions Gratuities to guides and drivers for all group icy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels activities All tours and excursions as described in the of protection while you are traveling on this program. You itinerary Transfers and baggage handling on program may choose to subscribe to optional trip-cancellation and arrival and departure days Minimal medical, accident baggage insurance. Information offering such insurance will and evacuation insurance Educational program with be provided to travelers with their welcome materials. The lecture series for adults and Young Explorer program for product offered includes special benefts if you purchase kids Pre-departure materials, including recommended your policy within 14 days of written confrmation of your reading list, a selected book (one for adults, one for each participation on the trip. kid based on his or her age), map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you Eligibility We encourage membership in the Stanford Alumni throughout the program Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $300 Not Included more than the members’ price. A person traveling as a International and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and paid guest of a current member will not be charged the visa fees Immunization costs Meals and beverages nonmember fee. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/membership other than those specified as included Independent Create a Custom or call (650) 725-0692. and private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and Family Adventure baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Per- Responsibility sonal items such as internet access, telephone and fax The Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and exercise every care possible Air Arrangements in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, You are responsible for booking and purchasing airfare damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection to the start location and from the end location of the with the service of any automobile, motor coach, launch or program. These air purchases are NOT included in the any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or program cost. To assist you in making these independent for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged arrangements, we will send you information with your in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrange- confirmation materials on when to arrive and depart. ments of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes What to Expect in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, We consider this program to be a moderately strenuous , force majeure or other causes beyond our program that is at times physically demanding and control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne busy. Some days require early-morning starts and/or by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only For more information: go into the late evenings; we often have a full for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such schedule of excursions, lectures and special events. alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed VISIT alu.ms/goyourway Daily excursions involve one to three miles of walking, necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program CALL (650) 723-7861 prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be with tours as long as three hours on city streets, which EMAIL [email protected] refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is are, in some cases, uneven or cobblestoned. Many sites also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as and buildings do not have elevators and also do not a member of the program. No refund will be made for an allow buses to pull up in front, thus requiring a walk of unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made several minutes, sometimes uphill, to reach the entrance. in suffcient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried Our journey requires travel by motor coach, with most at the owner’s risk entirely. The airlines concerned are drives no longer than 90 minutes. There are a few not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event excursions by motorboat on this program and although during the time passengers are not on board their plane these boat trips are brief, travelers sensitive to seasick- or conveyance. Neither the Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any ness should be aptly prepared. Average temperatures carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a in Croatia in late June range from the mid-70s (°F) to nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program the mid-80s; come prepared for potentially hot weather. prices are based on rates in effect in July 2019 and are Although all of the hotels and motor coaches used in subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in this program are air-conditioned, some of the museums exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charge. and other sites we visit are not. Participants must be physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 6 years of age and older on this program. California Seller of Travel Program Registration #2048 523-50

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