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AID JOSE P information at the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, PO N PRSR PERMIT U.S. SA October 1–9, 2018 is an internationally recognized author, lecturer, astronomy expert, naturalist, and space artist whose expertise lies in explaining the fascinating connections between the universe and ourselves. He is a Random House/Smithsonian and National Geographic author and illustrator, and the television host of the Science Channel’s NASA’s Unexplained Files and the History Channel’s The Universe series. He has been featured on the BBC, ABC News, CNN, and NPR, and in Time magazine, the New York Times, USA Today, National Geographic, Sky & Telescope , and Scientific American. He is also past director of special media for NASA’s historic New Horizons mission to Pluto. Asteroid 1990A was named to honor his outstanding achievements in science education, and he has the added distinction of being a Grammy-nominated musician.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy an educational program with lectures by David Aguilar and other experts

• Experience the thrill of sailing aboard the elegant Sea Cloud to ancient towns that were once centers of the Greco-Roman, Carthaginian, and Byzantine worlds

• Discover the cathedral in Syracuse, built on the ruins of a Segesta, photo by Iltra Panavision 2,500-year-old Greek temple '62 SEDUCTIVE SICILY, STEPPING STONE BETWEEN EUROPE AND AFRICA, • Visit , whose Valley of the BEARS TRACES OF THE MANY CIVILIZATIONS THAT HAVE CONQUERED HER, Temples contains some of the finest Greek ruins in the world from the Phoenicians to the Romans to the Normans, and more. Autumn is the perfect time to circumnavigate this stunning island aboard a legendary

• Explore the capital city of , dotted with Baroque churches, Arab sailing yacht, stepping ashore to discover her pearls of antiquity. Explore the mosques, and Byzantine mosaics Greek and Roman theaters of Syracuse and visit a Baroque palazzo whose owner will welcome you for a tour. Explore the seven temples of Agrigento, • Attend an exclusive reception at the sumptuous Palazzo Gangi, where the and from , view the Greek temple of Segesta before choosing an ballroom scene from The Leopard excursion to medieval or to , home to an ancient bronze was filmed 2018 DAY! 6 statue rescued from the sea only two decades ago. Palermo, Sicily’s capital NEXT JOURNEY NEXT SICILY BY SAIL city, beckons with its extraordinary Norman-Arab-Byzantine influences, while Valletta to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud Lipari, inhabited continuously for 7,000 years, boasts an archaeological museum that is a must-see. Disembark in Naples. Optional prelude in

NI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL WITH DAVID AGUILAR and optional postlude in Sorrento. HAA TRAVELS HAA 6TH FLOOR STREET, AUBURN MOUNT 124 02138 MA CAMBRIDGE, YOUR BOOK TO WITH HAA 800-422-163 CALL OR VISIT US AT US VISIT OR ALUM Author, Astronomer, and Naturalist Sea Cloud (top), Siracusa cathedral, photo by Sura Ark (above) On the front cover: Valletta, photo by Allan Angius October 1–9, 2018 FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL HARVARD STUDY LEADER HARVARD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SICILY BY SAIL

E 2018 WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM Valletta to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud D CA , AG ST

DAVID A. AGUILAR, former director of public affairs and science #22 2 ST T

AID JOSE P information at the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, PO N PRSR PERMIT U.S. SA October 1–9, 2018 is an internationally recognized author, lecturer, astronomy expert, naturalist, and space artist whose expertise lies in explaining the fascinating connections between the universe and ourselves. He is a Random House/Smithsonian and National Geographic author and illustrator, and the television host of the Science Channel’s NASA’s Unexplained Files and the History Channel’s The Universe series. He has been featured on the BBC, ABC News, CNN, and NPR, and in Time magazine, the New York Times, USA Today, National Geographic, Sky & Telescope , and Scientific American. He is also past director of special media for NASA’s historic New Horizons mission to Pluto. Asteroid 1990A was named to honor his outstanding achievements in science education, and he has the added distinction of being a Grammy-nominated musician.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy an educational program with lectures by David Aguilar and other experts

• Experience the thrill of sailing aboard the elegant Sea Cloud to ancient towns that were once centers of the Greco-Roman, Carthaginian, and Byzantine worlds

• Discover the Baroque cathedral in Syracuse, built on the ruins of a Segesta, photo by Iltra Panavision 2,500-year-old Greek temple '62 SEDUCTIVE SICILY, STEPPING STONE BETWEEN EUROPE AND AFRICA, • Visit Agrigento, whose Valley of the BEARS TRACES OF THE MANY CIVILIZATIONS THAT HAVE CONQUERED HER, Temples contains some of the finest Greek ruins in the world from the Phoenicians to the Romans to the Normans, and more. Autumn is the perfect time to circumnavigate this stunning island aboard a legendary

• Explore the capital city of Palermo, dotted with Baroque churches, Arab sailing yacht, stepping ashore to discover her pearls of antiquity. Explore the mosques, and Byzantine mosaics Greek and Roman theaters of Syracuse and visit a Baroque palazzo whose owner will welcome you for a tour. Explore the seven temples of Agrigento, • Attend an exclusive reception at the sumptuous Palazzo Gangi, where the and from Trapani, view the Greek temple of Segesta before choosing an ballroom scene from The Leopard excursion to medieval Erice or to Mazara del Vallo, home to an ancient bronze was filmed 2018 DAY! 6 statue rescued from the sea only two decades ago. Palermo, Sicily’s capital NEXT JOURNEY NEXT SICILY BY SAIL city, beckons with its extraordinary Norman-Arab-Byzantine influences, while Valletta to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud Lipari, inhabited continuously for 7,000 years, boasts an archaeological museum that is a must-see. Disembark in Naples. Optional prelude in Malta

NI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL WITH DAVID AGUILAR and optional postlude in Sorrento. HAA TRAVELS HAA 6TH FLOOR STREET, AUBURN MOUNT 124 02138 MA CAMBRIDGE, YOUR BOOK TO WITH HAA 800-422-163 CALL OR VISIT US AT US VISIT OR ALUM Author, Astronomer, and Naturalist Sea Cloud (top), Siracusa cathedral, photo by Sura Ark (above) On the front cover: Valletta, photo by Allan Angius October 1–9, 2018 FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL HARVARD STUDY LEADER HARVARD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SICILY BY SAIL

E 2018 WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM Valletta to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud D CA , AG ST

DAVID A. AGUILAR, former director of public affairs and science #22 2 ST T

AID JOSE P information at the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, PO N PRSR PERMIT U.S. SA October 1–9, 2018 is an internationally recognized author, lecturer, astronomy expert, naturalist, and space artist whose expertise lies in explaining the fascinating connections between the universe and ourselves. He is a Random House/Smithsonian and National Geographic author and illustrator, and the television host of the Science Channel’s NASA’s Unexplained Files and the History Channel’s The Universe series. He has been featured on the BBC, ABC News, CNN, and NPR, and in Time magazine, the New York Times, USA Today, National Geographic, Sky & Telescope , and Scientific American. He is also past director of special media for NASA’s historic New Horizons mission to Pluto. Asteroid 1990A was named to honor his outstanding achievements in science education, and he has the added distinction of being a Grammy-nominated musician.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy an educational program with lectures by David Aguilar and other experts

• Experience the thrill of sailing aboard the elegant Sea Cloud to ancient towns that were once centers of the Greco-Roman, Carthaginian, and Byzantine worlds

• Discover the Baroque cathedral in Syracuse, built on the ruins of a Segesta, photo by Iltra Panavision 2,500-year-old Greek temple '62 SEDUCTIVE SICILY, STEPPING STONE BETWEEN EUROPE AND AFRICA, • Visit Agrigento, whose Valley of the BEARS TRACES OF THE MANY CIVILIZATIONS THAT HAVE CONQUERED HER, Temples contains some of the finest Greek ruins in the world from the Phoenicians to the Romans to the Normans, and more. Autumn is the perfect time to circumnavigate this stunning island aboard a legendary

• Explore the capital city of Palermo, dotted with Baroque churches, Arab sailing yacht, stepping ashore to discover her pearls of antiquity. Explore the mosques, and Byzantine mosaics Greek and Roman theaters of Syracuse and visit a Baroque palazzo whose owner will welcome you for a tour. Explore the seven temples of Agrigento, • Attend an exclusive reception at the sumptuous Palazzo Gangi, where the and from Trapani, view the Greek temple of Segesta before choosing an ballroom scene from The Leopard excursion to medieval Erice or to Mazara del Vallo, home to an ancient bronze was filmed 2018 DAY! 6 statue rescued from the sea only two decades ago. Palermo, Sicily’s capital NEXT JOURNEY NEXT SICILY BY SAIL city, beckons with its extraordinary Norman-Arab-Byzantine influences, while Valletta to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud Lipari, inhabited continuously for 7,000 years, boasts an archaeological museum that is a must-see. Disembark in Naples. Optional prelude in Malta

NI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL WITH DAVID AGUILAR and optional postlude in Sorrento. OR VISIT US AT US VISIT OR HAA TRAVELS HAA 6TH FLOOR STREET, AUBURN MOUNT 124 02138 MA CAMBRIDGE, YOUR BOOK TO WITH HAA 800-422-163 CALL ALUM Author, Astronomer, and Naturalist Sea Cloud (top), Siracusa cathedral, photo by Sura Ark (above) On the front cover: Valletta, photo by Allan Angius October 1–9, 2018 FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL SCHEDULE BY DAY B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, R=Reception, D=Dinner SEA CLOUD 2017 & 2018 HAA TRIPS REGISTRATIONREGISTRATION FORMFORM

LAND & RAIL JAPAN BY SEA: LAND OF THE RISING CAPTAIN’S AND LIDO DECK SUN ON CALEDONIAN SKY CRUISE RATES ARCTIC EXPLORER ABOARD THE APR 15–28, 2018 To register, please fill out this form and return it to Per person GOLDEN EAGLE TRANS-SIBERIAN JAMES SALZMAN Harvard Alumni Travels with your deposit of $1,000 36 34 32 30 EXPRESS PRIVATE TRAIN per person (of which $500 is non-refundable). Return (RUSSIA & NORWAY) EUROPEAN COASTAL CIVILIZATIONS SPANKER BRIDGE ON LE BOREAL ( TO LONDON) this form by mail to: Harvard Alumni Travels, 124 14 to 17 DECK DEC 28, 2017–JAN 9, 2018 LIDO DECK 37 35 33 31 Double Rate $8,999 KELLY O’NEILL APR 30–MAY 9 Mount Auburn Street, 6th Floor, Cambridge, MA SUSAN SULEIMAN Single Rate $8,999 JOURNEY THROUGH VIETNAM 02138. Or by fax: 617-496-4011. Please call with any Promenade Deck. Upper/ PROMENADE DECK JAN 1–16, 2018 ALASKA’S GLACIERS & INSIDE questions: 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806 lower twin beds, shower. MICHAEL MCELROY PASSAGE ON STAR LEGEND JUN 28¬–JUL 5, 2018 p I’m not able to take this trip, but please add me 24 22 20 18 14 DANIEL DONOGHUE 28 & 29 28 16 PURSER GATEWAY TO ICELAND FEB 8–12, 2018 to your mailing list. 17 Double Rate $9,999 29 25 23 21 19 15 DON PFISTER SAILING THE BALTIC’S AMBER COAST ON SEA CLOUD II ______Single Rate $14,999 DINING ROOM GATEWAY TO ICELAND (ST. PETERSBURG TO COPENHAGEN) PROGRAM NAME START DATE Promenade Deck. FEB 15–19, 2018 JUN 30–JUL 11, 2018 Twin beds, shower. MAIN DECK STEPHEN MITCHELL MICHAEL MCCORMICK ______FIRST PERSON NAME ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH 18 to 25 10 86 4 2 SPRING BREAK IN GREECE IN THE WAKE OF THE VIKINGS Double Rate $10,999 MAR 9–17, 2018 ON SEA CLOUD II ______GREG NAGY (COPENHAGEN TO EDINBURGH) Single Rate 16,499 JUL 10–21, 2018 EMAIL ADDRESS Promenade Deck. 9 7 5 3 1 SPRING BREAK IN MOROCCO CATHERINE MCKENNA ______Twin beds, shower. MAR 9–17, 2018 EXPEDITION TO GREENLAND & THE STREET ADDRESS ON THE ROAD TO CIVIL RIGHTS: ARCTIC CIRCLE ON AKADEMIK SERGEY 32 to 37 MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS, VAVILOV ______Double Rate $11,999 TENNESSEE & ALABAMA AUG 1–12, 2018 CITY / STATE / ZIP OR POSTAL CODE Single Rate Inquire MAR 11–18, 2018 JAMES MCCARTHY TIMOTHY MCCARTHY ______Lido Deck. Twin beds, shower RIVER & LAKES HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE ASTRONOMY & GASTRONOMY 6, 30 & 31 IN FRANCE KOLKATA TO VARANASI: INDIA’S ______Double Rate $12,999 APR 23–MAY 2, 2018 GANGES RIVER ON BENGAL GANGA SECOND PERSON NAME ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH Single Rate Inquire DAVID AGUILAR DEC 26, 2017-JAN 10, 2018 Main & Lido Deck. RICHARD DELACY ______Owner’s Suite (left) and Lido Deck (right) NATIONAL PARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST EMAIL ADDRESS Syracuse Cathedral, photo by Hervé Simon (left), Naples (right) Queen-size bed, shower. APR 30–MAY 10, 2018 PRIDE OF SOUTHERN AFRICA ON FRAN ULMER SEA CLOUD With her rich mahogany and gleaming brass appointments, ZAMBEZI QUEEN ______3 to 5 & 7 to 10 FEB 27–MAR 15, 2018 STREET ADDRESS OPTIONAL PRELUDE OPTIONAL POSTLUDE the legendary Sea Cloud travels under 32,000 square feet of billowing sails THE PARIS OF THOMAS JAMES ENGELL Monday, October 1 Thursday, October 4 see its 2,400-year-old, seven- Sunday, October 7 Double Rate $16,999 JEFFERSON: A CUSTOM SEMINAR trimmed by hand. Her original owners, heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post ______U.S. DEPARTURE PORTO EMPEDOCLE / foot bronze statue the “Dancing LIPARI (AEOLIAN ISLANDS) IN VALLETTA IN SORRENTO Single Rate Inquire MAY 21–27, 2018 AMAZON RIVER EXPEDITION ON Main Deck. Queen-size or and financier E. F. Hutton, desired a craft like no other. They spared no ANNETTE GORDON-REED ZAFIRO (PLUS MACHU PICCHU) CITY / STATE / ZIP OR POSTAL CODE Depart the U.S. on an overnight AGRIGENTO Satyr,” rescued from the sea by Early this morning sail through September 29– October 9–12, 2018 MAR 3–16, 2018 twin bed(s), marble fireplace, expense to create the largest private sailing ship ever built and in 1931, Sea HIMALAYAN KINGDOMS: ______October 2, 2018 flight to Malta. Pindar called Agrigento “the fishermen in 1998. B, L, D the Aeolian archipelago, volcanic and bath. Cloud was launched. In the ’30s and ’40s, as she sailed the world, the four- A JOURNEY THROUGH TIBET, ENCHANTING DOURO RIVER HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE NEPAL & BHUTAN islands off the north coast of masted beauty was host to leaders including Duke and Duchess of Windsor, ON AMAVIDA most beautiful city built by Spend three nights in Valletta, 1 & 2 MAY 27–JUN 10, 2018 MICHAEL HORNBLOW METHOD OF DEPOSIT Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Sweden’s King Gustavus V. Now carefully restored PETER GALBRAITH Tuesday, October 2 mortal men” and the nearby Saturday, October 6 Sicily. Tender ashore to Lipari, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Double Rate $18,999 APR 16–24, 2018 p CHECK (PLEASE ENCLOSE CHECK) p DEBIT CARD Single Rate Inquire by a team of master craftspeople, this great lady continues to offer elegant MACHU PICCHU TO THE GALÁPAGOS VALLETTA, MALTA / ruins of the Valley of the PALERMO which has known uninterrupted Visit the medieval walled city ELBE RIVER ON FREDERIC CHOPIN p MASTERCARD p VISA p AMEX p DISCOVER Main Deck. Original Owner’s quarters, fine dining, and impeccable service. Praised by the world’s most JUN 19–JUL 4, 2018 (PRAGUE TO BERLIN) occupation since the Neolithic HARVEY FINEBERG & MARY WILSON SEA CLOUD Temples demonstrate why. The Sicily’s capital of Palermo of Mdina, Malta’s old capital, Suites. King-size bed, marble discerning travelers and travel writers, Sea Cloud receives consistent high MAY 2–13, 2018 ______Age. The Archaeological HARVEY COX & NINA TUMARKIN Arrive in Valletta and gather Temple of Concord, perhaps was the envy of Europe and in quaint Rabat, explore the fireplace, and bath. rankings from Condé Nast Traveler. EXPLORING ICELAND CARD NUMBER Sorrento JUN 21–JUL 1, 2018 the best-preserved Greek under the Normans, whose Museum within the fortress newly reopened Wignacourt THE GREAT JOURNEY THROUGH ______for lunch before transferring to JAMES MCCARTHY EUROPE: THE NETHERLANDS, Disembark Sea Cloud in Naples, EXPIRATION DATE 3- OR 4-DIGIT SECURITY CODE temple in the world, inspired enlightened rule produced the walls boasts a superb Museum, containing a labyrinth GERMANY, FRANCE & SWITZERLAND the awaiting Sea Cloud. Enjoy TOUR COST INCLUSIONS Seven nights accommodations cost per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before CHINA & TIBET collection of artifacts, including one of the oldest continuously ON AMADEUS SILVER II & THE ______the UNESCO logo. B, L, D golden mosaics you will see of Hypogea, art galleries, and aboard Sea Cloud; meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, departure, 50 percent; no refunds will be given for cancellations JUN 25–JUL 5, 2018 GLACIER EXPRESS a bon voyage toast on deck NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD extraordinary masks from this relics from the Knights of Malta. inhabited cities on earth. Visit L=Lunch, R-Reception, D=Dinner); bottled water and coffee/tea received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for JUN 22–JUL 2, 2018 as you sail out of the historic in the 12th-century Palatine CANADIAN ROCKIES EXPLORER JOHN STEWART and other islands. B, L, D the Capodimonte Museum, a with all meals, thoughtfully selected wines at lunches, dinners, cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused AUG 11–21, 2018 Friday, October 5 Chapel, described by Guy de Also, see the Domus Romana, a EACH PARTICIPANT MUST SIGN BELOW. harbor en route to Sicily. L, D former royal housing complimentary open bar will be available throughout the portions of the tour, for any reason. NAOMI ORESKES TRAPANI / SEGESTA Maupassant as “the most first-century B.C. Roman house cruise; escorted sightseeing, transportation and entrance fees CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject FAMILY ADVENTURES Monday, October 8 extraordinary works by Botticelli, VILLAGE LIFE IN LANGUEDOC p I/WE HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE TERMS with exquisite mosaics; and for all included visits; airport/pier/airport group transfers for to change at the discretion of Harvard Alumni Travels and the SEP 22–30, 2018 Explore Segesta’s splendid Doric surprising religious jewel ever NEW YEAR’S IN HAVANA: & CONDITIONS AT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL AND Wednesday, October 3 AT SEA Mantegna, El Greco, and all participants on suggested flights; enrichment program of tour operator. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the THOMAS W. SIMONS JR. A FAMILY PROGRAM IN CUBA temple, strangely unfinished, discover the Neolithic Temple DETAILED IN FORTHCOMING PROGRAM DOCUMENTS. SYRACUSE, SICILY, ITALY dreamt of.” After lunch on lectures and special events; customary shipboard gratuities; expense of the individual. All prices quoted are based on prevailing DEC 27, 2017–JAN 1, 2018 Experience the thrill of sailing of Hagar Qim. At St. John’s Co- Titian. Enjoy a private lunch at TIMOTHY MCCARTHY & C.J. CROWDER whose columns are said to board, drive to Monreale to gratuities to local guides and drivers; taxes, service charges, fuel prices, airfare, and currency exchange rates in effect at the CRUISES Splendid Syracuse, once the aboard our fine ship, attending Cathedral, view Caravaggio’s the Palazzo Zevallos and see porterage; $200,000 emergency medical assistance and time of brochure printing and are subject to change. While the p I/WE AGREE TO FULL PAYMENT 120 DAYS PRIOR TO produce organ-like tones on admire the brilliant mosaics EXPEDITION TO ANTARCTICA VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & LAOS: DEPARTURE. largest city in the ancient lectures and delighting in the masterpiece The Beheading of Caravaggio’s last painting. Spend evacuation insurance. tour operator will do everything possible to maintain the published ON LE SOLÉAL A FAMILY PROGRAM windy days. Later you may visit in the magnificent Norman TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS International airfare; passport trip price, it may be necessary to institute a surcharge. JAN 11–24, 2018 JUN 29–JUL 14, 2018 a day in Pompeii to learn how the ______world, was a formidable rival to grace and romance of a bygone St. John the Baptist, and see INSURANCE We highly recommend the purchase of trip DANIEL JACOB MICHAEL SZONYI either Erice—a hilltop medieval cathedral before a special fees; meals not specified; personal items and expenses; airport SIGNATURE Athens. Discover the cathedral era of travel. B, L, D tapestries and armor at the ancient Romans lived. Discover transfers for those not on suggested flights; excess baggage; cancellation insurance. An application for insurance will be town whose Norman castle sits reception at Palazzo Gangi, CUBA BY LAND & SEA ON LE PONANT FAMILY GALÁPAGOS ADVENTURE built on the ruins of the Palace of the Grand Masters. A Paestum, one of the greatest trip insurance; optional Valletta prelude and Naples postlude; provided by Harvard Alumni Travels upon confirmation. JAN 31–FEB 10, 2108 ON LA PINTA ______atop the ruins of a temple of any other items not specifically mentioned as included. RESPONSIBILITY Certain other provisions apply regarding MICHAEL STARNBACH JUL 5–14, 2018 SIGNATURE where the ballroom scene in special highlight will be a private archaeological sites in Italy, and Temple of Athena and admire Tuesday, October 9 RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENT To reserve limitations of liability and rights of Harvard Alumni Travels and Venus—or Mazara del Vallo, to The Leopard was filmed. B, L, D admire lovely Mediterranean CRUISING TAHITI & FRENCH COSTA RICA FAMILY HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATIONS dramatic, well-preserved NAPLES, ITALY / U.S. RETURN reception at a 16th-century your space on this program, a $1,000 deposit per person the tour operator. The statement of responsibility is available at POLYNESIA ON WIND SPIRIT ADVENTURE Disembark Sea Cloud in Naples palazzo. Accommodations are gardens at Tenuta Porta di Ferro. is required. Please either call us at 800 -422-1636 or 617- http://alumni.harvard.edu/travel/trips/sicily-2018. If you are FEB 6–16, 2018 DEC 26, 2018–JAN 3, 2019 SEA CLOUD CABIN PREFERENCE theaters where Aeschylus’ not able to access the Internet, please call Harvard Alumni Travels CHRISTIE MCDONALD BRIAN FARRELL at the landmark Hotel Accommodations for three nights 496-0806, or fill out and mail or fax the registration form. (1) ______(2) ______this morning and transfer to the Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until the at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806. plays were performed. By are at the Grand Hotel Cocumella PASSAGE THROUGH THE PANAMA FAMILY TANZANIA ADVENTURE airport for the flights home, or in Valletta’s historic center. maximum enrollment has been reached. Your final payment DISCLAIMER Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure CANAL & COSTA RICA ON STAR BREEZE DEC 2018–JAN 2019 I WISH TO SHARE A CABIN WITH______special invitation, Barone TERENCE CAPELLINI remain for the optional postlude. B overlooking the Bay of Naples. is due 120 days before departure. the accuracy of information presented in this publication. FEB 9–17, 2018 Beneventano will welcome you Prelude rate: $1,399 per AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad will be pleased to Neither HAA Travels nor the tour operator is responsible for BENEDICT GROSS OPTIONAL PRELUDE person, double occupancy. Postlude rate: $2,999 per p I/WE WISH TO JOIN THE OPTIONAL PRELUDE to his Baroque palazzo for a assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including errors in or damages resulting from use of the information This itinerary is subject to change at Single supplement: $399. person, double occupancy. suggested flights or individual requests for a processing fee contained herein. Information contained in this brochure is IN VALLETTA tour and light refreshments. In the discretion of the Harvard Alumni Single supplement: $699. of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your subject to change. Association and Arrangements Abroad. Rate includes: Three nights QUESTIONS Please call Harvard Alumni Travels at 800-422-1636 OPTIONAL POSTLUDE the early evening the captain welcome packet. p For complete details, please read at the Phoenicia Hotel; two Rate includes: Three nights CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS All cancellations must be made or 617-496-0806, email: [email protected]. I/WE WISH TO JOIN THE OPTIONAL POSTLUDE hosts a welcome reception the terms and conditions at www. breakfasts; one reception; at the Grand Hotel Cocumella; in writing to Harvard Alumni Travels and are subject to a $500 IN NAPLES and dinner. B, L, R, D Trapani, photo by Michele Naro arrangementsabroad.com/terms. one lunch; one dinner; three breakfasts; two lunches; per person non-refundable administrative fee. Cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure will be CST 2059789-40 HOTEL ROOM PREFERENCE p ONE BED p TWO BEDS sightseeing as noted. two dinner; sightseeing as noted. charged a fee in the amount of 20 percent of the program p SINGLE

FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL B_18SC1MLA1001_HAA SCHEDULE BY DAY B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, R=Reception, D=Dinner SEA CLOUD 2017 & 2018 HAA TRIPS REGISTRATIONREGISTRATION FORMFORM

LAND & RAIL JAPAN BY SEA: LAND OF THE RISING CAPTAIN’S AND LIDO DECK SUN ON CALEDONIAN SKY CRUISE RATES ARCTIC EXPLORER ABOARD THE APR 15–28, 2018 To register, please fill out this form and return it to Per person GOLDEN EAGLE TRANS-SIBERIAN JAMES SALZMAN Harvard Alumni Travels with your deposit of $1,000 36 34 32 30 EXPRESS PRIVATE TRAIN per person (of which $500 is non-refundable). Return (RUSSIA & NORWAY) EUROPEAN COASTAL CIVILIZATIONS SPANKER BRIDGE ON LE BOREAL (LISBON TO LONDON) this form by mail to: Harvard Alumni Travels, 124 14 to 17 DECK DEC 28, 2017–JAN 9, 2018 LIDO DECK 37 35 33 31 Double Rate $8,999 KELLY O’NEILL APR 30–MAY 9 Mount Auburn Street, 6th Floor, Cambridge, MA SUSAN SULEIMAN Single Rate $8,999 JOURNEY THROUGH VIETNAM 02138. Or by fax: 617-496-4011. Please call with any Promenade Deck. Upper/ PROMENADE DECK JAN 1–16, 2018 ALASKA’S GLACIERS & INSIDE questions: 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806 lower twin beds, shower. MICHAEL MCELROY PASSAGE ON STAR LEGEND JUN 28¬–JUL 5, 2018 p I’m not able to take this trip, but please add me 24 22 20 18 14 DANIEL DONOGHUE 28 & 29 28 16 PURSER GATEWAY TO ICELAND FEB 8–12, 2018 to your mailing list. 17 Double Rate $9,999 29 25 23 21 19 15 DON PFISTER SAILING THE BALTIC’S AMBER COAST ON SEA CLOUD II ______Single Rate $14,999 DINING ROOM GATEWAY TO ICELAND (ST. PETERSBURG TO COPENHAGEN) PROGRAM NAME START DATE Promenade Deck. FEB 15–19, 2018 JUN 30–JUL 11, 2018 Twin beds, shower. MAIN DECK STEPHEN MITCHELL MICHAEL MCCORMICK ______FIRST PERSON NAME ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH 18 to 25 10 86 4 2 SPRING BREAK IN GREECE IN THE WAKE OF THE VIKINGS Double Rate $10,999 MAR 9–17, 2018 ON SEA CLOUD II ______GREG NAGY (COPENHAGEN TO EDINBURGH) Single Rate 16,499 JUL 10–21, 2018 EMAIL ADDRESS Promenade Deck. 9 7 5 3 1 SPRING BREAK IN MOROCCO CATHERINE MCKENNA ______Twin beds, shower. MAR 9–17, 2018 EXPEDITION TO GREENLAND & THE STREET ADDRESS ON THE ROAD TO CIVIL RIGHTS: ARCTIC CIRCLE ON AKADEMIK SERGEY 32 to 37 MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS, VAVILOV ______Double Rate $11,999 TENNESSEE & ALABAMA AUG 1–12, 2018 CITY / STATE / ZIP OR POSTAL CODE Single Rate Inquire MAR 11–18, 2018 JAMES MCCARTHY TIMOTHY MCCARTHY ______Lido Deck. Twin beds, shower RIVER & LAKES HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE ASTRONOMY & GASTRONOMY 6, 30 & 31 IN FRANCE KOLKATA TO VARANASI: INDIA’S ______Double Rate $12,999 APR 23–MAY 2, 2018 GANGES RIVER ON BENGAL GANGA SECOND PERSON NAME ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH Single Rate Inquire DAVID AGUILAR DEC 26, 2017-JAN 10, 2018 Main & Lido Deck. RICHARD DELACY ______Owner’s Suite (left) and Lido Deck (right) NATIONAL PARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST EMAIL ADDRESS Syracuse Cathedral, photo by Hervé Simon (left), Naples (right) Queen-size bed, shower. APR 30–MAY 10, 2018 PRIDE OF SOUTHERN AFRICA ON FRAN ULMER SEA CLOUD With her rich mahogany and gleaming brass appointments, ZAMBEZI QUEEN ______3 to 5 & 7 to 10 FEB 27–MAR 15, 2018 STREET ADDRESS OPTIONAL PRELUDE OPTIONAL POSTLUDE the legendary Sea Cloud travels under 32,000 square feet of billowing sails THE PARIS OF THOMAS JAMES ENGELL Monday, October 1 Thursday, October 4 see its 2,400-year-old, seven- Sunday, October 7 Double Rate $16,999 JEFFERSON: A CUSTOM SEMINAR trimmed by hand. Her original owners, heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post ______U.S. DEPARTURE PORTO EMPEDOCLE / foot bronze statue the “Dancing LIPARI (AEOLIAN ISLANDS) IN VALLETTA IN SORRENTO Single Rate Inquire MAY 21–27, 2018 AMAZON RIVER EXPEDITION ON Main Deck. Queen-size or and financier E. F. Hutton, desired a craft like no other. They spared no ANNETTE GORDON-REED ZAFIRO (PLUS MACHU PICCHU) CITY / STATE / ZIP OR POSTAL CODE Depart the U.S. on an overnight AGRIGENTO Satyr,” rescued from the sea by Early this morning sail through September 29– October 9–12, 2018 MAR 3–16, 2018 twin bed(s), marble fireplace, expense to create the largest private sailing ship ever built and in 1931, Sea HIMALAYAN KINGDOMS: ______October 2, 2018 flight to Malta. Pindar called Agrigento “the fishermen in 1998. B, L, D the Aeolian archipelago, volcanic and bath. Cloud was launched. In the ’30s and ’40s, as she sailed the world, the four- A JOURNEY THROUGH TIBET, ENCHANTING DOURO RIVER HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE NEPAL & BHUTAN islands off the north coast of masted beauty was host to leaders including Duke and Duchess of Windsor, ON AMAVIDA most beautiful city built by Spend three nights in Valletta, 1 & 2 MAY 27–JUN 10, 2018 MICHAEL HORNBLOW METHOD OF DEPOSIT Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Sweden’s King Gustavus V. Now carefully restored PETER GALBRAITH Tuesday, October 2 mortal men” and the nearby Saturday, October 6 Sicily. Tender ashore to Lipari, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Double Rate $18,999 APR 16–24, 2018 p CHECK (PLEASE ENCLOSE CHECK) p DEBIT CARD Single Rate Inquire by a team of master craftspeople, this great lady continues to offer elegant MACHU PICCHU TO THE GALÁPAGOS VALLETTA, MALTA / ruins of the Valley of the PALERMO which has known uninterrupted Visit the medieval walled city ELBE RIVER ON FREDERIC CHOPIN p MASTERCARD p VISA p AMEX p DISCOVER Main Deck. Original Owner’s quarters, fine dining, and impeccable service. Praised by the world’s most JUN 19–JUL 4, 2018 (PRAGUE TO BERLIN) occupation since the Neolithic HARVEY FINEBERG & MARY WILSON SEA CLOUD Temples demonstrate why. The Sicily’s capital of Palermo of Mdina, Malta’s old capital, Suites. King-size bed, marble discerning travelers and travel writers, Sea Cloud receives consistent high MAY 2–13, 2018 ______Age. The Archaeological HARVEY COX & NINA TUMARKIN Arrive in Valletta and gather Temple of Concord, perhaps was the envy of Europe and in quaint Rabat, explore the fireplace, and bath. rankings from Condé Nast Traveler. EXPLORING ICELAND CARD NUMBER Sorrento JUN 21–JUL 1, 2018 the best-preserved Greek under the Normans, whose Museum within the fortress newly reopened Wignacourt THE GREAT JOURNEY THROUGH ______for lunch before transferring to JAMES MCCARTHY EUROPE: THE NETHERLANDS, Disembark Sea Cloud in Naples, EXPIRATION DATE 3- OR 4-DIGIT SECURITY CODE temple in the world, inspired enlightened rule produced the walls boasts a superb Museum, containing a labyrinth GERMANY, FRANCE & SWITZERLAND the awaiting Sea Cloud. Enjoy TOUR COST INCLUSIONS Seven nights accommodations cost per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before CHINA & TIBET collection of artifacts, including one of the oldest continuously ON AMADEUS SILVER II & THE ______the UNESCO logo. B, L, D golden mosaics you will see of Hypogea, art galleries, and aboard Sea Cloud; meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, departure, 50 percent; no refunds will be given for cancellations JUN 25–JUL 5, 2018 GLACIER EXPRESS a bon voyage toast on deck NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD extraordinary masks from this relics from the Knights of Malta. inhabited cities on earth. Visit L=Lunch, R-Reception, D=Dinner); bottled water and coffee/tea received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for JUN 22–JUL 2, 2018 as you sail out of the historic in the 12th-century Palatine CANADIAN ROCKIES EXPLORER JOHN STEWART and other islands. B, L, D the Capodimonte Museum, a with all meals, thoughtfully selected wines at lunches, dinners, cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused AUG 11–21, 2018 Friday, October 5 Chapel, described by Guy de Also, see the Domus Romana, a EACH PARTICIPANT MUST SIGN BELOW. harbor en route to Sicily. L, D former royal palace housing complimentary open bar will be available throughout the portions of the tour, for any reason. NAOMI ORESKES TRAPANI / SEGESTA Maupassant as “the most first-century B.C. Roman house cruise; escorted sightseeing, transportation and entrance fees CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject FAMILY ADVENTURES Monday, October 8 extraordinary works by Botticelli, VILLAGE LIFE IN LANGUEDOC p I/WE HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE TERMS with exquisite mosaics; and for all included visits; airport/pier/airport group transfers for to change at the discretion of Harvard Alumni Travels and the SEP 22–30, 2018 Explore Segesta’s splendid Doric surprising religious jewel ever NEW YEAR’S IN HAVANA: & CONDITIONS AT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL AND Wednesday, October 3 AT SEA Mantegna, El Greco, and all participants on suggested flights; enrichment program of tour operator. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the THOMAS W. SIMONS JR. A FAMILY PROGRAM IN CUBA temple, strangely unfinished, discover the Neolithic Temple DETAILED IN FORTHCOMING PROGRAM DOCUMENTS. SYRACUSE, SICILY, ITALY dreamt of.” After lunch on lectures and special events; customary shipboard gratuities; expense of the individual. All prices quoted are based on prevailing DEC 27, 2017–JAN 1, 2018 Experience the thrill of sailing of Hagar Qim. At St. John’s Co- Titian. Enjoy a private lunch at TIMOTHY MCCARTHY & C.J. CROWDER whose columns are said to board, drive to Monreale to gratuities to local guides and drivers; taxes, service charges, fuel prices, airfare, and currency exchange rates in effect at the CRUISES Splendid Syracuse, once the aboard our fine ship, attending Cathedral, view Caravaggio’s the Palazzo Zevallos and see porterage; $200,000 emergency medical assistance and time of brochure printing and are subject to change. While the p I/WE AGREE TO FULL PAYMENT 120 DAYS PRIOR TO produce organ-like tones on admire the brilliant mosaics EXPEDITION TO ANTARCTICA VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & LAOS: DEPARTURE. largest city in the ancient lectures and delighting in the masterpiece The Beheading of Caravaggio’s last painting. Spend evacuation insurance. tour operator will do everything possible to maintain the published ON LE SOLÉAL A FAMILY PROGRAM windy days. Later you may visit in the magnificent Norman TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS International airfare; passport trip price, it may be necessary to institute a surcharge. JAN 11–24, 2018 JUN 29–JUL 14, 2018 a day in Pompeii to learn how the ______world, was a formidable rival to grace and romance of a bygone St. John the Baptist, and see INSURANCE We highly recommend the purchase of trip DANIEL JACOB MICHAEL SZONYI either Erice—a hilltop medieval cathedral before a special fees; meals not specified; personal items and expenses; airport SIGNATURE Athens. Discover the cathedral era of travel. B, L, D tapestries and armor at the ancient Romans lived. Discover transfers for those not on suggested flights; excess baggage; cancellation insurance. An application for insurance will be town whose Norman castle sits reception at Palazzo Gangi, CUBA BY LAND & SEA ON LE PONANT FAMILY GALÁPAGOS ADVENTURE built on the ruins of the Palace of the Grand Masters. A Paestum, one of the greatest trip insurance; optional Valletta prelude and Naples postlude; provided by Harvard Alumni Travels upon confirmation. JAN 31–FEB 10, 2108 ON LA PINTA ______atop the ruins of a temple of any other items not specifically mentioned as included. RESPONSIBILITY Certain other provisions apply regarding MICHAEL STARNBACH JUL 5–14, 2018 SIGNATURE where the ballroom scene in special highlight will be a private archaeological sites in Italy, and Temple of Athena and admire Tuesday, October 9 RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENT To reserve limitations of liability and rights of Harvard Alumni Travels and Venus—or Mazara del Vallo, to The Leopard was filmed. B, L, D admire lovely Mediterranean CRUISING TAHITI & FRENCH COSTA RICA FAMILY HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATIONS dramatic, well-preserved NAPLES, ITALY / U.S. RETURN reception at a 16th-century your space on this program, a $1,000 deposit per person the tour operator. The statement of responsibility is available at POLYNESIA ON WIND SPIRIT ADVENTURE Disembark Sea Cloud in Naples palazzo. Accommodations are gardens at Tenuta Porta di Ferro. is required. Please either call us at 800 -422-1636 or 617- http://alumni.harvard.edu/travel/trips/sicily-2018. If you are FEB 6–16, 2018 DEC 26, 2018–JAN 3, 2019 SEA CLOUD CABIN PREFERENCE theaters where Aeschylus’ not able to access the Internet, please call Harvard Alumni Travels CHRISTIE MCDONALD BRIAN FARRELL at the landmark Phoenicia Hotel Accommodations for three nights 496-0806, or fill out and mail or fax the registration form. (1) ______(2) ______this morning and transfer to the Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until the at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806. plays were performed. By are at the Grand Hotel Cocumella PASSAGE THROUGH THE PANAMA FAMILY TANZANIA ADVENTURE airport for the flights home, or in Valletta’s historic center. maximum enrollment has been reached. Your final payment DISCLAIMER Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure CANAL & COSTA RICA ON STAR BREEZE DEC 2018–JAN 2019 I WISH TO SHARE A CABIN WITH______special invitation, Barone TERENCE CAPELLINI remain for the optional postlude. B overlooking the Bay of Naples. is due 120 days before departure. the accuracy of information presented in this publication. FEB 9–17, 2018 Beneventano will welcome you Prelude rate: $1,399 per AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad will be pleased to Neither HAA Travels nor the tour operator is responsible for BENEDICT GROSS OPTIONAL PRELUDE person, double occupancy. Postlude rate: $2,999 per p I/WE WISH TO JOIN THE OPTIONAL PRELUDE to his Baroque palazzo for a assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including errors in or damages resulting from use of the information This itinerary is subject to change at Single supplement: $399. person, double occupancy. suggested flights or individual requests for a processing fee contained herein. Information contained in this brochure is IN VALLETTA tour and light refreshments. In the discretion of the Harvard Alumni Single supplement: $699. of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your subject to change. Association and Arrangements Abroad. Rate includes: Three nights QUESTIONS Please call Harvard Alumni Travels at 800-422-1636 OPTIONAL POSTLUDE the early evening the captain welcome packet. p For complete details, please read at the Phoenicia Hotel; two Rate includes: Three nights CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS All cancellations must be made or 617-496-0806, email: [email protected]. I/WE WISH TO JOIN THE OPTIONAL POSTLUDE hosts a welcome reception the terms and conditions at www. breakfasts; one reception; at the Grand Hotel Cocumella; in writing to Harvard Alumni Travels and are subject to a $500 IN NAPLES and dinner. B, L, R, D Trapani, photo by Michele Naro arrangementsabroad.com/terms. one lunch; one dinner; three breakfasts; two lunches; per person non-refundable administrative fee. Cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure will be CST 2059789-40 HOTEL ROOM PREFERENCE p ONE BED p TWO BEDS sightseeing as noted. two dinner; sightseeing as noted. charged a fee in the amount of 20 percent of the program p SINGLE

FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL B_18SC1MLA1001_HAA SCHEDULE BY DAY B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, R=Reception, D=Dinner SEA CLOUD 2017 & 2018 HAA TRIPS REGISTRATIONREGISTRATION FORMFORM

LAND & RAIL JAPAN BY SEA: LAND OF THE RISING CAPTAIN’S AND LIDO DECK SUN ON CALEDONIAN SKY CRUISE RATES ARCTIC EXPLORER ABOARD THE APR 15–28, 2018 To register, please fill out this form and return it to Per person GOLDEN EAGLE TRANS-SIBERIAN JAMES SALZMAN Harvard Alumni Travels with your deposit of $1,000 36 34 32 30 EXPRESS PRIVATE TRAIN per person (of which $500 is non-refundable). Return (RUSSIA & NORWAY) EUROPEAN COASTAL CIVILIZATIONS SPANKER BRIDGE ON LE BOREAL (LISBON TO LONDON) this form by mail to: Harvard Alumni Travels, 124 14 to 17 DECK DEC 28, 2017–JAN 9, 2018 LIDO DECK 37 35 33 31 Double Rate $8,999 KELLY O’NEILL APR 30–MAY 9 Mount Auburn Street, 6th Floor, Cambridge, MA SUSAN SULEIMAN Single Rate $8,999 JOURNEY THROUGH VIETNAM 02138. Or by fax: 617-496-4011. Please call with any Promenade Deck. Upper/ PROMENADE DECK JAN 1–16, 2018 ALASKA’S GLACIERS & INSIDE questions: 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806 lower twin beds, shower. MICHAEL MCELROY PASSAGE ON STAR LEGEND JUN 28¬–JUL 5, 2018 p I’m not able to take this trip, but please add me 24 22 20 18 14 DANIEL DONOGHUE 28 & 29 28 16 PURSER GATEWAY TO ICELAND FEB 8–12, 2018 to your mailing list. 17 Double Rate $9,999 29 25 23 21 19 15 DON PFISTER SAILING THE BALTIC’S AMBER COAST ON SEA CLOUD II ______Single Rate $14,999 DINING ROOM GATEWAY TO ICELAND (ST. PETERSBURG TO COPENHAGEN) PROGRAM NAME START DATE Promenade Deck. FEB 15–19, 2018 JUN 30–JUL 11, 2018 Twin beds, shower. MAIN DECK STEPHEN MITCHELL MICHAEL MCCORMICK ______FIRST PERSON NAME ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH 18 to 25 10 86 4 2 SPRING BREAK IN GREECE IN THE WAKE OF THE VIKINGS Double Rate $10,999 MAR 9–17, 2018 ON SEA CLOUD II ______GREG NAGY (COPENHAGEN TO EDINBURGH) Single Rate 16,499 JUL 10–21, 2018 EMAIL ADDRESS Promenade Deck. 9 7 5 3 1 SPRING BREAK IN MOROCCO CATHERINE MCKENNA ______Twin beds, shower. MAR 9–17, 2018 EXPEDITION TO GREENLAND & THE STREET ADDRESS ON THE ROAD TO CIVIL RIGHTS: ARCTIC CIRCLE ON AKADEMIK SERGEY 32 to 37 MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS, VAVILOV ______Double Rate $11,999 TENNESSEE & ALABAMA AUG 1–12, 2018 CITY / STATE / ZIP OR POSTAL CODE Single Rate Inquire MAR 11–18, 2018 JAMES MCCARTHY TIMOTHY MCCARTHY ______Lido Deck. Twin beds, shower RIVER & LAKES HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE ASTRONOMY & GASTRONOMY 6, 30 & 31 IN FRANCE KOLKATA TO VARANASI: INDIA’S ______Double Rate $12,999 APR 23–MAY 2, 2018 GANGES RIVER ON BENGAL GANGA SECOND PERSON NAME ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH Single Rate Inquire DAVID AGUILAR DEC 26, 2017-JAN 10, 2018 Main & Lido Deck. RICHARD DELACY ______Owner’s Suite (left) and Lido Deck (right) NATIONAL PARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST EMAIL ADDRESS Syracuse Cathedral, photo by Hervé Simon (left), Naples (right) Queen-size bed, shower. APR 30–MAY 10, 2018 PRIDE OF SOUTHERN AFRICA ON FRAN ULMER SEA CLOUD With her rich mahogany and gleaming brass appointments, ZAMBEZI QUEEN ______3 to 5 & 7 to 10 FEB 27–MAR 15, 2018 STREET ADDRESS OPTIONAL PRELUDE OPTIONAL POSTLUDE the legendary Sea Cloud travels under 32,000 square feet of billowing sails THE PARIS OF THOMAS JAMES ENGELL Monday, October 1 Thursday, October 4 see its 2,400-year-old, seven- Sunday, October 7 Double Rate $16,999 JEFFERSON: A CUSTOM SEMINAR trimmed by hand. Her original owners, heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post ______U.S. DEPARTURE PORTO EMPEDOCLE / foot bronze statue the “Dancing LIPARI (AEOLIAN ISLANDS) IN VALLETTA IN SORRENTO Single Rate Inquire MAY 21–27, 2018 AMAZON RIVER EXPEDITION ON Main Deck. Queen-size or and financier E. F. Hutton, desired a craft like no other. They spared no ANNETTE GORDON-REED ZAFIRO (PLUS MACHU PICCHU) CITY / STATE / ZIP OR POSTAL CODE Depart the U.S. on an overnight AGRIGENTO Satyr,” rescued from the sea by Early this morning sail through September 29– October 9–12, 2018 MAR 3–16, 2018 twin bed(s), marble fireplace, expense to create the largest private sailing ship ever built and in 1931, Sea HIMALAYAN KINGDOMS: ______October 2, 2018 flight to Malta. Pindar called Agrigento “the fishermen in 1998. B, L, D the Aeolian archipelago, volcanic and bath. Cloud was launched. In the ’30s and ’40s, as she sailed the world, the four- A JOURNEY THROUGH TIBET, ENCHANTING DOURO RIVER HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE NEPAL & BHUTAN islands off the north coast of masted beauty was host to leaders including Duke and Duchess of Windsor, ON AMAVIDA most beautiful city built by Spend three nights in Valletta, 1 & 2 MAY 27–JUN 10, 2018 MICHAEL HORNBLOW METHOD OF DEPOSIT Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Sweden’s King Gustavus V. Now carefully restored PETER GALBRAITH Tuesday, October 2 mortal men” and the nearby Saturday, October 6 Sicily. Tender ashore to Lipari, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Double Rate $18,999 APR 16–24, 2018 p CHECK (PLEASE ENCLOSE CHECK) p DEBIT CARD Single Rate Inquire by a team of master craftspeople, this great lady continues to offer elegant MACHU PICCHU TO THE GALÁPAGOS VALLETTA, MALTA / ruins of the Valley of the PALERMO which has known uninterrupted Visit the medieval walled city ELBE RIVER ON FREDERIC CHOPIN p MASTERCARD p VISA p AMEX p DISCOVER Main Deck. Original Owner’s quarters, fine dining, and impeccable service. Praised by the world’s most JUN 19–JUL 4, 2018 (PRAGUE TO BERLIN) occupation since the Neolithic HARVEY FINEBERG & MARY WILSON SEA CLOUD Temples demonstrate why. The Sicily’s capital of Palermo of Mdina, Malta’s old capital, Suites. King-size bed, marble discerning travelers and travel writers, Sea Cloud receives consistent high MAY 2–13, 2018 ______Age. The Archaeological HARVEY COX & NINA TUMARKIN Arrive in Valletta and gather Temple of Concord, perhaps was the envy of Europe and in quaint Rabat, explore the fireplace, and bath. rankings from Condé Nast Traveler. EXPLORING ICELAND CARD NUMBER Sorrento JUN 21–JUL 1, 2018 the best-preserved Greek under the Normans, whose Museum within the fortress newly reopened Wignacourt THE GREAT JOURNEY THROUGH ______for lunch before transferring to JAMES MCCARTHY EUROPE: THE NETHERLANDS, Disembark Sea Cloud in Naples, EXPIRATION DATE 3- OR 4-DIGIT SECURITY CODE temple in the world, inspired enlightened rule produced the walls boasts a superb Museum, containing a labyrinth GERMANY, FRANCE & SWITZERLAND the awaiting Sea Cloud. Enjoy TOUR COST INCLUSIONS Seven nights accommodations cost per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before CHINA & TIBET collection of artifacts, including one of the oldest continuously ON AMADEUS SILVER II & THE ______the UNESCO logo. B, L, D golden mosaics you will see of Hypogea, art galleries, and aboard Sea Cloud; meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, departure, 50 percent; no refunds will be given for cancellations JUN 25–JUL 5, 2018 GLACIER EXPRESS a bon voyage toast on deck NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD extraordinary masks from this relics from the Knights of Malta. inhabited cities on earth. Visit L=Lunch, R-Reception, D=Dinner); bottled water and coffee/tea received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for JUN 22–JUL 2, 2018 as you sail out of the historic in the 12th-century Palatine CANADIAN ROCKIES EXPLORER JOHN STEWART and other islands. B, L, D the Capodimonte Museum, a with all meals, thoughtfully selected wines at lunches, dinners, cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused AUG 11–21, 2018 Friday, October 5 Chapel, described by Guy de Also, see the Domus Romana, a EACH PARTICIPANT MUST SIGN BELOW. harbor en route to Sicily. L, D former royal palace housing complimentary open bar will be available throughout the portions of the tour, for any reason. NAOMI ORESKES TRAPANI / SEGESTA Maupassant as “the most first-century B.C. Roman house cruise; escorted sightseeing, transportation and entrance fees CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject FAMILY ADVENTURES Monday, October 8 extraordinary works by Botticelli, VILLAGE LIFE IN LANGUEDOC p I/WE HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE TERMS with exquisite mosaics; and for all included visits; airport/pier/airport group transfers for to change at the discretion of Harvard Alumni Travels and the SEP 22–30, 2018 Explore Segesta’s splendid Doric surprising religious jewel ever NEW YEAR’S IN HAVANA: & CONDITIONS AT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL AND Wednesday, October 3 AT SEA Mantegna, El Greco, and all participants on suggested flights; enrichment program of tour operator. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the THOMAS W. SIMONS JR. A FAMILY PROGRAM IN CUBA temple, strangely unfinished, discover the Neolithic Temple DETAILED IN FORTHCOMING PROGRAM DOCUMENTS. SYRACUSE, SICILY, ITALY dreamt of.” After lunch on lectures and special events; customary shipboard gratuities; expense of the individual. All prices quoted are based on prevailing DEC 27, 2017–JAN 1, 2018 Experience the thrill of sailing of Hagar Qim. At St. John’s Co- Titian. Enjoy a private lunch at TIMOTHY MCCARTHY & C.J. CROWDER whose columns are said to board, drive to Monreale to gratuities to local guides and drivers; taxes, service charges, fuel prices, airfare, and currency exchange rates in effect at the CRUISES Splendid Syracuse, once the aboard our fine ship, attending Cathedral, view Caravaggio’s the Palazzo Zevallos and see porterage; $200,000 emergency medical assistance and time of brochure printing and are subject to change. While the p I/WE AGREE TO FULL PAYMENT 120 DAYS PRIOR TO produce organ-like tones on admire the brilliant mosaics EXPEDITION TO ANTARCTICA VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & LAOS: DEPARTURE. largest city in the ancient lectures and delighting in the masterpiece The Beheading of Caravaggio’s last painting. Spend evacuation insurance. tour operator will do everything possible to maintain the published ON LE SOLÉAL A FAMILY PROGRAM windy days. Later you may visit in the magnificent Norman TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS International airfare; passport trip price, it may be necessary to institute a surcharge. JAN 11–24, 2018 JUN 29–JUL 14, 2018 a day in Pompeii to learn how the ______world, was a formidable rival to grace and romance of a bygone St. John the Baptist, and see INSURANCE We highly recommend the purchase of trip DANIEL JACOB MICHAEL SZONYI either Erice—a hilltop medieval cathedral before a special fees; meals not specified; personal items and expenses; airport SIGNATURE Athens. Discover the cathedral era of travel. B, L, D tapestries and armor at the ancient Romans lived. Discover transfers for those not on suggested flights; excess baggage; cancellation insurance. An application for insurance will be town whose Norman castle sits reception at Palazzo Gangi, CUBA BY LAND & SEA ON LE PONANT FAMILY GALÁPAGOS ADVENTURE built on the ruins of the Palace of the Grand Masters. A Paestum, one of the greatest trip insurance; optional Valletta prelude and Naples postlude; provided by Harvard Alumni Travels upon confirmation. JAN 31–FEB 10, 2108 ON LA PINTA ______atop the ruins of a temple of any other items not specifically mentioned as included. RESPONSIBILITY Certain other provisions apply regarding MICHAEL STARNBACH JUL 5–14, 2018 SIGNATURE where the ballroom scene in special highlight will be a private archaeological sites in Italy, and Temple of Athena and admire Tuesday, October 9 RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENT To reserve limitations of liability and rights of Harvard Alumni Travels and Venus—or Mazara del Vallo, to The Leopard was filmed. B, L, D admire lovely Mediterranean CRUISING TAHITI & FRENCH COSTA RICA FAMILY HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATIONS dramatic, well-preserved NAPLES, ITALY / U.S. RETURN reception at a 16th-century your space on this program, a $1,000 deposit per person the tour operator. The statement of responsibility is available at POLYNESIA ON WIND SPIRIT ADVENTURE Disembark Sea Cloud in Naples palazzo. Accommodations are gardens at Tenuta Porta di Ferro. is required. Please either call us at 800 -422-1636 or 617- http://alumni.harvard.edu/travel/trips/sicily-2018. If you are FEB 6–16, 2018 DEC 26, 2018–JAN 3, 2019 SEA CLOUD CABIN PREFERENCE theaters where Aeschylus’ not able to access the Internet, please call Harvard Alumni Travels CHRISTIE MCDONALD BRIAN FARRELL at the landmark Phoenicia Hotel Accommodations for three nights 496-0806, or fill out and mail or fax the registration form. (1) ______(2) ______this morning and transfer to the Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until the at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806. plays were performed. By are at the Grand Hotel Cocumella PASSAGE THROUGH THE PANAMA FAMILY TANZANIA ADVENTURE airport for the flights home, or in Valletta’s historic center. maximum enrollment has been reached. Your final payment DISCLAIMER Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure CANAL & COSTA RICA ON STAR BREEZE DEC 2018–JAN 2019 I WISH TO SHARE A CABIN WITH______special invitation, Barone TERENCE CAPELLINI remain for the optional postlude. B overlooking the Bay of Naples. is due 120 days before departure. the accuracy of information presented in this publication. FEB 9–17, 2018 Beneventano will welcome you Prelude rate: $1,399 per AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad will be pleased to Neither HAA Travels nor the tour operator is responsible for BENEDICT GROSS OPTIONAL PRELUDE person, double occupancy. Postlude rate: $2,999 per p I/WE WISH TO JOIN THE OPTIONAL PRELUDE to his Baroque palazzo for a assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including errors in or damages resulting from use of the information This itinerary is subject to change at Single supplement: $399. person, double occupancy. suggested flights or individual requests for a processing fee contained herein. Information contained in this brochure is IN VALLETTA tour and light refreshments. In the discretion of the Harvard Alumni Single supplement: $699. of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your subject to change. Association and Arrangements Abroad. Rate includes: Three nights QUESTIONS Please call Harvard Alumni Travels at 800-422-1636 OPTIONAL POSTLUDE the early evening the captain welcome packet. p For complete details, please read at the Phoenicia Hotel; two Rate includes: Three nights CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS All cancellations must be made or 617-496-0806, email: [email protected]. I/WE WISH TO JOIN THE OPTIONAL POSTLUDE hosts a welcome reception the terms and conditions at www. breakfasts; one reception; at the Grand Hotel Cocumella; in writing to Harvard Alumni Travels and are subject to a $500 IN NAPLES and dinner. B, L, R, D Trapani, photo by Michele Naro arrangementsabroad.com/terms. one lunch; one dinner; three breakfasts; two lunches; per person non-refundable administrative fee. Cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure will be CST 2059789-40 HOTEL ROOM PREFERENCE p ONE BED p TWO BEDS sightseeing as noted. two dinner; sightseeing as noted. charged a fee in the amount of 20 percent of the program p SINGLE

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LAND & RAIL JAPAN BY SEA: LAND OF THE RISING CAPTAIN’S AND LIDO DECK SUN ON CALEDONIAN SKY CRUISE RATES ARCTIC EXPLORER ABOARD THE APR 15–28, 2018 To register, please fill out this form and return it to Per person GOLDEN EAGLE TRANS-SIBERIAN JAMES SALZMAN Harvard Alumni Travels with your deposit of $1,000 36 34 32 30 EXPRESS PRIVATE TRAIN per person (of which $500 is non-refundable). Return (RUSSIA & NORWAY) EUROPEAN COASTAL CIVILIZATIONS SPANKER BRIDGE ON LE BOREAL (LISBON TO LONDON) this form by mail to: Harvard Alumni Travels, 124 14 to 17 DECK DEC 28, 2017–JAN 9, 2018 LIDO DECK 37 35 33 31 Double Rate $8,999 KELLY O’NEILL APR 30–MAY 9 Mount Auburn Street, 6th Floor, Cambridge, MA SUSAN SULEIMAN Single Rate $8,999 JOURNEY THROUGH VIETNAM 02138. Or by fax: 617-496-4011. Please call with any Promenade Deck. Upper/ PROMENADE DECK JAN 1–16, 2018 ALASKA’S GLACIERS & INSIDE questions: 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806 lower twin beds, shower. MICHAEL MCELROY PASSAGE ON STAR LEGEND JUN 28¬–JUL 5, 2018 p I’m not able to take this trip, but please add me 24 22 20 18 14 DANIEL DONOGHUE 28 & 29 28 16 PURSER GATEWAY TO ICELAND FEB 8–12, 2018 to your mailing list. 17 Double Rate $9,999 29 25 23 21 19 15 DON PFISTER SAILING THE BALTIC’S AMBER COAST ON SEA CLOUD II ______Single Rate $14,999 DINING ROOM GATEWAY TO ICELAND (ST. PETERSBURG TO COPENHAGEN) PROGRAM NAME START DATE Promenade Deck. FEB 15–19, 2018 JUN 30–JUL 11, 2018 Twin beds, shower. MAIN DECK STEPHEN MITCHELL MICHAEL MCCORMICK ______FIRST PERSON NAME ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH 18 to 25 10 86 4 2 SPRING BREAK IN GREECE IN THE WAKE OF THE VIKINGS Double Rate $10,999 MAR 9–17, 2018 ON SEA CLOUD II ______GREG NAGY (COPENHAGEN TO EDINBURGH) Single Rate 16,499 JUL 10–21, 2018 EMAIL ADDRESS Promenade Deck. 9 7 5 3 1 SPRING BREAK IN MOROCCO CATHERINE MCKENNA ______Twin beds, shower. MAR 9–17, 2018 EXPEDITION TO GREENLAND & THE STREET ADDRESS ON THE ROAD TO CIVIL RIGHTS: ARCTIC CIRCLE ON AKADEMIK SERGEY 32 to 37 MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS, VAVILOV ______Double Rate $11,999 TENNESSEE & ALABAMA AUG 1–12, 2018 CITY / STATE / ZIP OR POSTAL CODE Single Rate Inquire MAR 11–18, 2018 JAMES MCCARTHY TIMOTHY MCCARTHY ______Lido Deck. Twin beds, shower RIVER & LAKES HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE ASTRONOMY & GASTRONOMY 6, 30 & 31 IN FRANCE KOLKATA TO VARANASI: INDIA’S ______Double Rate $12,999 APR 23–MAY 2, 2018 GANGES RIVER ON BENGAL GANGA SECOND PERSON NAME ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH Single Rate Inquire DAVID AGUILAR DEC 26, 2017-JAN 10, 2018 Main & Lido Deck. RICHARD DELACY ______Owner’s Suite (left) and Lido Deck (right) NATIONAL PARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST EMAIL ADDRESS Syracuse Cathedral, photo by Hervé Simon (left), Naples (right) Queen-size bed, shower. APR 30–MAY 10, 2018 PRIDE OF SOUTHERN AFRICA ON FRAN ULMER SEA CLOUD With her rich mahogany and gleaming brass appointments, ZAMBEZI QUEEN ______3 to 5 & 7 to 10 FEB 27–MAR 15, 2018 STREET ADDRESS OPTIONAL PRELUDE OPTIONAL POSTLUDE the legendary Sea Cloud travels under 32,000 square feet of billowing sails THE PARIS OF THOMAS JAMES ENGELL Monday, October 1 Thursday, October 4 see its 2,400-year-old, seven- Sunday, October 7 Double Rate $16,999 JEFFERSON: A CUSTOM SEMINAR trimmed by hand. Her original owners, heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post ______U.S. DEPARTURE PORTO EMPEDOCLE / foot bronze statue the “Dancing LIPARI (AEOLIAN ISLANDS) IN VALLETTA IN SORRENTO Single Rate Inquire MAY 21–27, 2018 AMAZON RIVER EXPEDITION ON Main Deck. Queen-size or and financier E. F. Hutton, desired a craft like no other. They spared no ANNETTE GORDON-REED ZAFIRO (PLUS MACHU PICCHU) CITY / STATE / ZIP OR POSTAL CODE Depart the U.S. on an overnight AGRIGENTO Satyr,” rescued from the sea by Early this morning sail through September 29– October 9–12, 2018 MAR 3–16, 2018 twin bed(s), marble fireplace, expense to create the largest private sailing ship ever built and in 1931, Sea HIMALAYAN KINGDOMS: ______October 2, 2018 flight to Malta. Pindar called Agrigento “the fishermen in 1998. B, L, D the Aeolian archipelago, volcanic and bath. Cloud was launched. In the ’30s and ’40s, as she sailed the world, the four- A JOURNEY THROUGH TIBET, ENCHANTING DOURO RIVER HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE NEPAL & BHUTAN islands off the north coast of masted beauty was host to leaders including Duke and Duchess of Windsor, ON AMAVIDA most beautiful city built by Spend three nights in Valletta, 1 & 2 MAY 27–JUN 10, 2018 MICHAEL HORNBLOW METHOD OF DEPOSIT Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Sweden’s King Gustavus V. Now carefully restored PETER GALBRAITH Tuesday, October 2 mortal men” and the nearby Saturday, October 6 Sicily. Tender ashore to Lipari, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Double Rate $18,999 APR 16–24, 2018 p CHECK (PLEASE ENCLOSE CHECK) p DEBIT CARD Single Rate Inquire by a team of master craftspeople, this great lady continues to offer elegant MACHU PICCHU TO THE GALÁPAGOS VALLETTA, MALTA / ruins of the Valley of the PALERMO which has known uninterrupted Visit the medieval walled city ELBE RIVER ON FREDERIC CHOPIN p MASTERCARD p VISA p AMEX p DISCOVER Main Deck. Original Owner’s quarters, fine dining, and impeccable service. Praised by the world’s most JUN 19–JUL 4, 2018 (PRAGUE TO BERLIN) occupation since the Neolithic HARVEY FINEBERG & MARY WILSON SEA CLOUD Temples demonstrate why. The Sicily’s capital of Palermo of Mdina, Malta’s old capital, Suites. King-size bed, marble discerning travelers and travel writers, Sea Cloud receives consistent high MAY 2–13, 2018 ______Age. The Archaeological HARVEY COX & NINA TUMARKIN Arrive in Valletta and gather Temple of Concord, perhaps was the envy of Europe and in quaint Rabat, explore the fireplace, and bath. rankings from Condé Nast Traveler. EXPLORING ICELAND CARD NUMBER Sorrento JUN 21–JUL 1, 2018 the best-preserved Greek under the Normans, whose Museum within the fortress newly reopened Wignacourt THE GREAT JOURNEY THROUGH ______for lunch before transferring to JAMES MCCARTHY EUROPE: THE NETHERLANDS, Disembark Sea Cloud in Naples, EXPIRATION DATE 3- OR 4-DIGIT SECURITY CODE temple in the world, inspired enlightened rule produced the walls boasts a superb Museum, containing a labyrinth GERMANY, FRANCE & SWITZERLAND the awaiting Sea Cloud. Enjoy TOUR COST INCLUSIONS Seven nights accommodations cost per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before CHINA & TIBET collection of artifacts, including one of the oldest continuously ON AMADEUS SILVER II & THE ______the UNESCO logo. B, L, D golden mosaics you will see of Hypogea, art galleries, and aboard Sea Cloud; meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, departure, 50 percent; no refunds will be given for cancellations JUN 25–JUL 5, 2018 GLACIER EXPRESS a bon voyage toast on deck NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD extraordinary masks from this relics from the Knights of Malta. inhabited cities on earth. Visit L=Lunch, R-Reception, D=Dinner); bottled water and coffee/tea received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for JUN 22–JUL 2, 2018 as you sail out of the historic in the 12th-century Palatine CANADIAN ROCKIES EXPLORER JOHN STEWART and other islands. B, L, D the Capodimonte Museum, a with all meals, thoughtfully selected wines at lunches, dinners, cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused AUG 11–21, 2018 Friday, October 5 Chapel, described by Guy de Also, see the Domus Romana, a EACH PARTICIPANT MUST SIGN BELOW. harbor en route to Sicily. L, D former royal palace housing complimentary open bar will be available throughout the portions of the tour, for any reason. NAOMI ORESKES TRAPANI / SEGESTA Maupassant as “the most first-century B.C. Roman house cruise; escorted sightseeing, transportation and entrance fees CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject FAMILY ADVENTURES Monday, October 8 extraordinary works by Botticelli, VILLAGE LIFE IN LANGUEDOC p I/WE HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE TERMS with exquisite mosaics; and for all included visits; airport/pier/airport group transfers for to change at the discretion of Harvard Alumni Travels and the SEP 22–30, 2018 Explore Segesta’s splendid Doric surprising religious jewel ever NEW YEAR’S IN HAVANA: & CONDITIONS AT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL AND Wednesday, October 3 AT SEA Mantegna, El Greco, and all participants on suggested flights; enrichment program of tour operator. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the THOMAS W. SIMONS JR. A FAMILY PROGRAM IN CUBA temple, strangely unfinished, discover the Neolithic Temple DETAILED IN FORTHCOMING PROGRAM DOCUMENTS. SYRACUSE, SICILY, ITALY dreamt of.” After lunch on lectures and special events; customary shipboard gratuities; expense of the individual. All prices quoted are based on prevailing DEC 27, 2017–JAN 1, 2018 Experience the thrill of sailing of Hagar Qim. At St. John’s Co- Titian. Enjoy a private lunch at TIMOTHY MCCARTHY & C.J. CROWDER whose columns are said to board, drive to Monreale to gratuities to local guides and drivers; taxes, service charges, fuel prices, airfare, and currency exchange rates in effect at the CRUISES Splendid Syracuse, once the aboard our fine ship, attending Cathedral, view Caravaggio’s the Palazzo Zevallos and see porterage; $200,000 emergency medical assistance and time of brochure printing and are subject to change. While the p I/WE AGREE TO FULL PAYMENT 120 DAYS PRIOR TO produce organ-like tones on admire the brilliant mosaics EXPEDITION TO ANTARCTICA VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & LAOS: DEPARTURE. largest city in the ancient lectures and delighting in the masterpiece The Beheading of Caravaggio’s last painting. Spend evacuation insurance. tour operator will do everything possible to maintain the published ON LE SOLÉAL A FAMILY PROGRAM windy days. Later you may visit in the magnificent Norman TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS International airfare; passport trip price, it may be necessary to institute a surcharge. JAN 11–24, 2018 JUN 29–JUL 14, 2018 a day in Pompeii to learn how the ______world, was a formidable rival to grace and romance of a bygone St. John the Baptist, and see INSURANCE We highly recommend the purchase of trip DANIEL JACOB MICHAEL SZONYI either Erice—a hilltop medieval cathedral before a special fees; meals not specified; personal items and expenses; airport SIGNATURE Athens. Discover the cathedral era of travel. B, L, D tapestries and armor at the ancient Romans lived. Discover transfers for those not on suggested flights; excess baggage; cancellation insurance. An application for insurance will be town whose Norman castle sits reception at Palazzo Gangi, CUBA BY LAND & SEA ON LE PONANT FAMILY GALÁPAGOS ADVENTURE built on the ruins of the Palace of the Grand Masters. A Paestum, one of the greatest trip insurance; optional Valletta prelude and Naples postlude; provided by Harvard Alumni Travels upon confirmation. JAN 31–FEB 10, 2108 ON LA PINTA ______atop the ruins of a temple of any other items not specifically mentioned as included. RESPONSIBILITY Certain other provisions apply regarding MICHAEL STARNBACH JUL 5–14, 2018 SIGNATURE where the ballroom scene in special highlight will be a private archaeological sites in Italy, and Temple of Athena and admire Tuesday, October 9 RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENT To reserve limitations of liability and rights of Harvard Alumni Travels and Venus—or Mazara del Vallo, to The Leopard was filmed. B, L, D admire lovely Mediterranean CRUISING TAHITI & FRENCH COSTA RICA FAMILY HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATIONS dramatic, well-preserved NAPLES, ITALY / U.S. RETURN reception at a 16th-century your space on this program, a $1,000 deposit per person the tour operator. The statement of responsibility is available at POLYNESIA ON WIND SPIRIT ADVENTURE Disembark Sea Cloud in Naples palazzo. Accommodations are gardens at Tenuta Porta di Ferro. is required. Please either call us at 800 -422-1636 or 617- http://alumni.harvard.edu/travel/trips/sicily-2018. If you are FEB 6–16, 2018 DEC 26, 2018–JAN 3, 2019 SEA CLOUD CABIN PREFERENCE theaters where Aeschylus’ not able to access the Internet, please call Harvard Alumni Travels CHRISTIE MCDONALD BRIAN FARRELL at the landmark Phoenicia Hotel Accommodations for three nights 496-0806, or fill out and mail or fax the registration form. (1) ______(2) ______this morning and transfer to the Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until the at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806. plays were performed. By are at the Grand Hotel Cocumella PASSAGE THROUGH THE PANAMA FAMILY TANZANIA ADVENTURE airport for the flights home, or in Valletta’s historic center. maximum enrollment has been reached. Your final payment DISCLAIMER Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure CANAL & COSTA RICA ON STAR BREEZE DEC 2018–JAN 2019 I WISH TO SHARE A CABIN WITH______special invitation, Barone TERENCE CAPELLINI remain for the optional postlude. B overlooking the Bay of Naples. is due 120 days before departure. the accuracy of information presented in this publication. FEB 9–17, 2018 Beneventano will welcome you Prelude rate: $1,399 per AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad will be pleased to Neither HAA Travels nor the tour operator is responsible for BENEDICT GROSS OPTIONAL PRELUDE person, double occupancy. Postlude rate: $2,999 per p I/WE WISH TO JOIN THE OPTIONAL PRELUDE to his Baroque palazzo for a assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including errors in or damages resulting from use of the information This itinerary is subject to change at Single supplement: $399. person, double occupancy. suggested flights or individual requests for a processing fee contained herein. Information contained in this brochure is IN VALLETTA tour and light refreshments. In the discretion of the Harvard Alumni Single supplement: $699. of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your subject to change. Association and Arrangements Abroad. Rate includes: Three nights QUESTIONS Please call Harvard Alumni Travels at 800-422-1636 OPTIONAL POSTLUDE the early evening the captain welcome packet. p For complete details, please read at the Phoenicia Hotel; two Rate includes: Three nights CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS All cancellations must be made or 617-496-0806, email: [email protected]. I/WE WISH TO JOIN THE OPTIONAL POSTLUDE hosts a welcome reception the terms and conditions at www. breakfasts; one reception; at the Grand Hotel Cocumella; in writing to Harvard Alumni Travels and are subject to a $500 IN NAPLES and dinner. B, L, R, D Trapani, photo by Michele Naro arrangementsabroad.com/terms. one lunch; one dinner; three breakfasts; two lunches; per person non-refundable administrative fee. Cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure will be CST 2059789-40 HOTEL ROOM PREFERENCE p ONE BED p TWO BEDS sightseeing as noted. two dinner; sightseeing as noted. charged a fee in the amount of 20 percent of the program p SINGLE

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HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy an educational program with lectures by David Aguilar and other experts

• Experience the thrill of sailing aboard the elegant Sea Cloud to ancient towns that were once centers of the Greco-Roman, Carthaginian, and Byzantine worlds

• Discover the Baroque cathedral in Syracuse, built on the ruins of a Segesta, photo by Iltra Panavision 2,500-year-old Greek temple '62 SEDUCTIVE SICILY, STEPPING STONE BETWEEN EUROPE AND AFRICA, • Visit Agrigento, whose Valley of the BEARS TRACES OF THE MANY CIVILIZATIONS THAT HAVE CONQUERED HER, Temples contains some of the finest Greek ruins in the world from the Phoenicians to the Romans to the Normans, and more. Autumn is the perfect time to circumnavigate this stunning island aboard a legendary

• Explore the capital city of Palermo, dotted with Baroque churches, Arab sailing yacht, stepping ashore to discover her pearls of antiquity. Explore the mosques, and Byzantine mosaics Greek and Roman theaters of Syracuse and visit a Baroque palazzo whose owner will welcome you for a tour. Explore the seven temples of Agrigento, • Attend an exclusive reception at the sumptuous Palazzo Gangi, where the and from Trapani, view the Greek temple of Segesta before choosing an ballroom scene from The Leopard excursion to medieval Erice or to Mazara del Vallo, home to an ancient bronze was filmed 2018 DAY! 6 statue rescued from the sea only two decades ago. Palermo, Sicily’s capital NEXT JOURNEY NEXT SICILY BY SAIL city, beckons with its extraordinary Norman-Arab-Byzantine influences, while Valletta to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud Lipari, inhabited continuously for 7,000 years, boasts an archaeological museum that is a must-see. Disembark in Naples. Optional prelude in Malta

NI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL WITH DAVID AGUILAR and optional postlude in Sorrento. HAA TRAVELS HAA 6TH FLOOR STREET, AUBURN MOUNT 124 02138 MA CAMBRIDGE, YOUR BOOK TO WITH HAA 800-422-163 CALL OR VISIT US AT US VISIT OR ALUM Author, Astronomer, and Naturalist Sea Cloud (top), Siracusa cathedral, photo by Sura Ark (above) On the front cover: Valletta, photo by Allan Angius October 1–9, 2018 FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL