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SAILING ANCIENT TRADE ROUTES Helsinki to Copenhagen Aboard Sea Cloud II with Timothy Colton June 27–July 9, 2020 Turku FINLAND Helsinki
SWEDEN Stockholm
Visby DENMARK Baltic Copenhagen Sea
Gdańsk Lübeck Hamburg POLAND GERMANY
Helsinki Cathedral (above). Front cover image: Copenhagen Back cover image: Archipelago, Stockholm Study Leaders Enjoy a Baltic cruise aboard the luxury barque Sea Cloud II during the region’s loveliest season. Retrace the maritime Timothy Colton is trade routes of the Hanseatic League, an alliance of merchant Morris and Anna Feldberg Professor of Government towns that dominated the Baltic from the 13th through and Russian Studies. He the 15th centuries. Admire exquisite homes and relics that is a past director of the proliferated during this era of prosperity, which contributed to DavisStudy Center Lead and a past- Europe’s Renaissance. chair of the Department of Government. His main research interest is Russian Explore vibrant Helsinki and sail to medieval Turku, the former and Eurasian government and politics. Finnish capital, to discover its ancient castle and cathedral. He is the author of, among other works, Experience the rare delight of sailing into the Stockholm The Dilemma of Reform in the Soviet archipelago in the morning, wending through hundreds of small Union (Council on Foreign Relations, 1986); Moscow: Governing the Socialist islands dotted with 19th-century homes and stately villas. In Metropolis (Harvard University Press, Stockholm, gain exclusive access to the city’s finest museums. 1995), which was named best scholarly book in government and political Visit the wonderfully well-preserved medieval city of Visby, science by the Association of American Sweden, and call at historic Gdansk, a Polish seaport with Publishers; Transitional Citizens: Voters iconic rows of tall, multicolored Gothic façades. In Germany, and What Influences Them in the New wander Hamburg and the whimsical Hanseatic port of Lübeck, Russia (Harvard University Press, 2000); with its gabled mansions of wealthy merchants. Popular Choice and Managed Democracy: The Russian Elections of 1999 and 2000, An optional prelude in St. Petersburg is also available. with Michael McFaul (Brookings, 2003); Yeltsin: A Life (Basic Books, 2008, and published in Russia by Atticus-Azbuka in 2013); Russia: What Everyone Needs Activity Level 3: to Know (Oxford University Press, 2016); and Everyone Loses: The Ukraine Crisis WHAT TO EXPECT and the Ruinous Contest for Post-Soviet This is an active program that involves extensive walking and standing Eurasia, with Samuel Charap (forthcoming during visits to museums and historic sites. Please note that Sea Cloud from International Institute for Strategic II does not have an elevator. At certain ports of call, Sea Cloud II may not Studies, 2017). Fellow of the American be able to dock at a pier for disembarkation. In these cases, a tender Academy for Arts and Sciences since 2011. service, and/or Zodiac inflatable boat, will be employed as a transfer from Sea Cloud II to shore. Sea Cloud II staff will be there to assist you getting in and out of the tenders/Zodiacs. Temperatures during your stay here should range from the mid-50s to low 70s °F. We suggest you bring a warm sweater and jacket for chilly mornings and evenings as well as a lined raincoat and folding umbrella for potential light rain.
TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL Market Square, Lübeck Millesgården sculpture garden, photo by Ayax Amce (left) and Rock Church, Helsinki, photo by Matthew Dunkun (right) Schedule by Day for Stockholm. Join the captain FRIDAY, JULY 3 this evening for a festive welcome Visby, Sweden B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, reception and dinner. B,L,R,D R=Reception, D=Dinner This afternoon, arrive in Visby, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Towers, gabled mansions, SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Stockholm, Sweden Departure the Visborg Castle, and ruins After a morning lecture, gather of medieval churches recall Depart for Helsinki on an on deck and revel in the natural this walled town’s fascinating overnight flight. beauty of the calm Baltic Hanseatic history. See the waters as Sea Cloud II 800-year-old cathedral, walk in SUNDAY, JUNE 28 navigates a vast archipelago the botanical garden, and visit Helsinki, Finland on its approach to Stockholm. the Gotlands Museum before Disembark in Stockholm this setting sail in the evening. B,L,D Arrive in Finland’s capital and afternoon and enjoy a private transfer to the hotel before reception at the Vasa Museum gathering for a welcome SATURDAY, JULY 4 to admire the magnificent reception and dinner. R,D Day at Sea 17th-century warship that was recovered from the bottom of Today, sail aboard the magnificent MONDAY, JUNE 29 Stockholm’s harbor. Later, you Sea Cloud II while she crosses the Helsinki / Embark may wish to dine ashore as Baltic Sea to Poland. Observe the Sea Cloud II Sea Cloud II remains docked in ship’s crew as they practice the Stockholm overnight. B,L,D ancient art of trimming the sails Following breakfast, explore the by hand. Gather in the lounge bustling market, Eliel Saarinen’s THURSDAY, JULY 2 for a lively discussion from your striking train station, the unique Stockholm, Sweden traveling experts. Attend an Rock Church, and the great Independence Day barbecue on cathedral on Neoclassical Senate Join a morning walking deck this evening. B,L,D Square. See Finland’s finest tour through Gamla Stan, collection of national and foreign Stockholm’s charming Old Town, SUNDAY, JULY 5 art during a tour of the Ateneum. followed by a special tour of Gdansk, Poland In the afternoon, enjoy lunch and the recently renovated Royal time at leisure before embarking Armory, the oldest museum Call in Gdansk, one of the ship. Set sail for Turku in the in Sweden, which contains Poland’s oldest cities. Pass early evening. B,L,D artifacts of Swedish military and through the Highland Gate, political history. Then visit City the official start of the “Royal TUESDAY, JUNE 30 Hall, home to the annual Nobel Route.” With a curator, visit Turku, Finland Prize banquet, and discover its the National Museum, whose This afternoon, arrive in Turku, lofty square tower bearing the collection includes The Last Finland’s former capital and golden Three Crowns, the symbol Judgment by Hans Memling. oldest city, dating back over of Sweden. This afternoon, Explore enchanting St. Mary’s 800 years. Visit the medieval tour the sculpture garden at Street, which leads from St. castle and the cathedral, which Millesgården. In the evening Mary’s Church to the Long is almost as old as the city. Then, Sea Cloud II sets sail, cruising Embankment, to discover richly stop at the Aboa Vetus and Ars past colorful summer homes ornamented houses once owned Art Museum before setting sail and watercraft. B,L,D by prosperous merchants. B,L,D
FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL MONDAY, JULY 6 brick structures built in the late center of the medieval town at Day at Sea 19th century and the world’s St. Mary’s Church and the Market largest integrated complex Square, where signs of heavy Enjoy the rare privilege of being of warehouses. Return to Sea bombing during World War II can under sail aboard Sea Cloud II Cloud II and remain in Lübeck still be seen. Rejoin the ship in as you cruise toward the German for the night. B,L,D Lübeck and sail for Denmark. coast. You may wish to spend this This evening the captain hosts a day at sea attending lectures, WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 farewell dinner. B,L,D walking the deck, or reading a Lübeck, Germany good book in the bright light of the THURSDAY, JULY 9 Baltic summer. B,L,D Explore the medieval city of Copenhagen, Denmark / Lübeck, once the “Queen City” TUESDAY, JULY 7 of the Hanseatic League and Disembark Lübeck / Hamburg, now a UNESCO World Heritage Disembark Sea Cloud II this Site. Visit the gabled houses of Germany morning in Copenhagen and the rich merchant class and a transfer to the airport for Today, take a full-day excursion marzipan shop. Explore the flights home. B to Hamburg. You will have the opportunity to see the architecturally striking, glass- enclosed Elbphilharmonie, one of the largest and most technologically advanced music halls in the world. Other highlights will include a walking tour of the UNESCO-designated Speicherstadt, a historic assortment of ornately designed Stockholm
Optional Prelude where we will have a private tour Great’s retreat at Monplaisir St. Petersburg, Russia of the collections and a special Palace, with its collections JUNE 23–28, 2020 champagne reception. B,L,R of 17th-century art, or the Bathhouse, which offers insight FRIDAY, JUNE 26 into the domestic lives of the TUESDAY, JUNE 23 Today, travel the short Depart for St. Petersburg, tsars. Take a hydrofoil back to distance to Pushkin for a visit Russia on an overnight flight. St. Petersburg before going to to Catherine’s Palace and the Russian Museum and the WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 Park, which was the summer Church of the Savior on Spilled Arrive this morning and transfer residence of the Russian Tsars. Blood, the kaleidoscopic, five- to the Rocco Forte Astoria Hotel. A local expert on the Romanovs domed church built in memory Guests opting for the suggested will give a talk on the art and of the assassinated Alexander flights will be met at the airport history of the family. Later II or the Rimsky-Korsokov and take the group transfer to today, visit the Fabergé Museum, Memorial Apartment Museum the hotel. Spend the remainder displaying art, jewelry, and and a private concert in the of the afternoon at leisure prior Fabergé eggs made for the afternoon. Enjoy a farewell to to joining fellow travelers for a Russian Emperors. After dinner, Russia dinner this evening. B,L welcome reception and dinner at enjoya performance (pending the hotel. R,D confirmation) at the Mariinsky SUNDAY, JUNE 28 Theatre, a historic theater of After breakfast, transfer to the THURSDAY, JUNE 25 opera and ballet that opened train station for the cross-country This morning, take a relaxing in 1860 and became the train journey to Helsinki. Upon canal cruise on the Neva River, preeminent music theater of late arrival in Helsinki, have time on where we will disembark at 19th-century Russia. B,L,D your own before meeting up with the Peter and Paul Fortress. the rest of the group. B During our time at this historic SATURDAY, JUNE 27 landmark we will also be treated Depart the hotel today for to a private choir performance. Peterhof. Upon arrival, tour Additional details and pricing for the Upon returning to town, we will the Lower Park. Then, you may optional extensions will be sent to visit the Hermitage Museum, choose a visit to Peter the confirmed participants. Ship Details The sailing yacht Sea Cloud II is a three- masted barque steeped in the elegance of yesteryear and complemented with the most modern amenities. Sister ship of the legendary Sea Cloud, Sea Cloud II has 47 outside cabins and travels under 23 billowing sails trimmed by hand. From her mahogany-paneled library and gracious lounge to the fitness area and water sports platform, no detail has been overlooked. Praised by the world’s most discerning travelers, Sea Cloud II consistently receives high rankings from Condé Nast Traveler. Sea Cloud II
Rates Per Person CATEGORY/DECK DOUBLE SINGLE 204-206 $9,999 $11,999 Cabin Deck. Standard Cabins. Upper/lower twin berths, shower. 207-210 $11,999 $17,999 Cabin Deck. Superior Cabins. Twin beds, shower. 211-217 & 224-231 $14,999 $22,499 Cabin Deck. Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower. 218-223 $16,999 INQUIRE Cabin Deck. Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower. 301 & 302 $18,999 INQUIRE Promenade Deck. Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower. 303-319 $20,999 INQUIRE Promenade Deck. Junior Suites. Twin beds, bathtub with shower.
401 & 402 $22,999 INQUIRE Sea Cloud II Restaurant (top); Lido Deck. Owner’s Suites. Queen-size bed, bathtub, and separate shower. Promenade Suite (above)
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401 LIBRAR
PROMENADE DECK
318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 DINING TION ROOM CEP
RE 301 319 317 315 311 309 307 305 303 BOUTIQUE
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230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204
R 205 GYM TO 217 209 207 SAUNA 231 229 227 225 223 221 219 215 211 DOC
WATER-SPORTS PLATFORM Please note: Sea Cloud II does not have an elevator
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Journey in Greece Mediterranean Masterpieces: Elbe River Cruise for Students & Alumni Cádiz to Nice on Sea Cloud II on Elbe Princesse II JAN 10–19, 2020 APR 16–25, 2020 MAR 31–APR 11, 2020 Keith Stone Joseph A. Greene Thomas F. Kelly Tanzania Migration Safari Crossroads of Cultures: Great Journey Through Europe: MAR 6–16, 2020 Canary Islands, Morocco, & Iberia The Rhine River and Switzerland Joseph Henrich on Sea Cloud II JUL 17–27, 2020 APR 17–30, 2020 Christie McDonald HMSC Colombia: Susan G. Miller From Bogota to Cartagena Iconic Christmas Markets: MAR 12–23, 2020 The Pearls of The Po: Vienna to Nuremberg on AmaViola Jeffrey Quilter From Venice to Parma on La Venezia DEC 6–14, 2020 MAY 9–17, 2020 Detroit, The Motor City: Then & Now Egypt & The Nile: A Journey into Joyce Chaplin MAY 14–18, 2020 Antiquity on Sanctuary Sun Boat III Alice DeLana Celtic Classics on the Irish Sea DEC 26, 2019–JAN 6, 2020 Round-trip Dublin Aboard Jay Ellison Symphony of the Senses on Sea Cloud II (Heart of Italy) AUG 8–16, 2020 MAY 31–JUN 8, 2020 FAMILY ADVENTURES Catherine McKenna Lisa M. Wong Adriatic Odyssey: Egypt & the Nile The Holy Land: Israel & Palestine Venice to Catania on Sea Cloud II (A Family Adventure) SEP 6–16, 2020 OCT 4–12, 2020 on Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Peter Machinist Lino Pertile DEC 27, 2019–JAN 5, 2020 HMSC Silk Road Odyssey: Noel Michele Holbrook Sicily by Sail: The Five Stans’ Catania to Naples on Sea Cloud II Greece Family Odyssey: The OCT 5–23, 2020 OCT 11–19, 2020 Peloponnese on Running on Waves Alexandra Vacroux Diana Sorensen JUN 18–27, 2020 Kumano Kodo: James Simpson New Year’s Galapagos on Origin The Sacred Sites & Pilgrimage DEC 26, 2020–JAN 4, 2021 Japan Family Adventure Routes of the Kii Mountains James Costa (Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima) of Japan JUN 27–JUL 8, 2020 NOV 6–14, 2020 Ted Gilman
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