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SICILY BY SEA ABOARD SEA CLOUD II ART TREASURES & ANCIENT TEMPLES

2011 | OCTOBER 21 TO 29 BY SEA ABOARD SEA CLOUD II ART TREASURES & ANCIENT TEMPLES OCTOBER 21 – 29, 2011 • 8 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS SHIP SIZE: 70 • ACTIVITY LEVEL: MODERATE Cosponsored with The Association of Yale Alumni and Stanford Travel/Study

On the front cover: Sea Cloud II. On the back cover: Doric temple at Segesta. This page: Mosaic in the Palatine Chapel, (top) and an olive tree, Valley of the Temples, Agrigento (above left).

ON A FASCINATING VOYAGE ABOARD THE ELEGANT SEA CLOUD II, CIRCUMNAVIGATE THE ISLAND OF SICILY, RENOWNED FOR WORKS OF ART AS DIVERSE AS THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL. SET SAIL FROM HISTORIC CATANIA AND ENJOY A LEISURELY DAY AT SEA UNDER A FULL SET OF billowing sails. In Palermo, visit the Palace of the Norman Kings and its jewel the Palatine Chapel, celebrated for its extraordinary mosaics; and in nearby Monreale, discover the magnificent 12th-century Norman cathedral, whose interior is covered with glorious mosaics. See the splendid Greek temple and hilltop amphitheater in Segesta. Visit Agrigento, acclaimed by the Greek poet Pindar as “the most beautiful city built by mortal men,” and explore the Doric ruins at the Valley of the Temples. A walking tour introduces you to the baroque treasures of lovely Noto, set amid olive and almond trees. Continue on to Syracuse, one of the most important cities in antiquity, to see its Archaeological Zone. A highlight is a specially arranged tour and reception at a baroque palazzo. Disembark in Valletta, , where an optional postlude to this UNESCO World Heritage Site is arranged. A prelude in the charming town of is also offered.

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HIGHLIGHTS :: Enrichment lectures by a HAA study leader and other onboard lecturers :: A seven-night voyage aboard the elegant sailing yacht Sea Cloud II :: The extraordinary golden mosaics of the Palatine Chapel in Palermo and the Norman cathedral in Monreale :: Segesta’s splendid hilltop Greek temple Taormina’s Greek theater and Mount Etna. and theater OPTIONAL TAORMINA PRELUDE :: Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, with its October 19 to 22, 2011 fine Doric ruins Discover lovely Taormina, with views of the sea :: The lovely town of Noto, with its baroque and snow-capped Mount Etna, on an optional treasures, set amid olive groves three-day prelude. Accommodations are S :: The Archaeological Zone of Syracuse arranged at the San Domenico Palace Hotel, an exquisite 14th-century monastery. See the :: Specially arranged visit to the baroque ancient Greek theater, still used for plays and palazzo of Barone Beneventano concerts. Stroll through the spectacular public gardens and along the charming streets lined T with craft shops, art galleries, and inviting cafes. In nearby Catania, marvel at the Palazzo Biscari, whose 700 rooms occupy an entire city block. By special arrangement, view the palace’s private Trapani Palermo apartments, where family members of the prince Segesta Monreale for whom it was built in 1702 still reside. SICILY Taormina Catania Porto Agrigento Empecdocle Noto Syracuse

Mediterranean Pozzallo Sea Malta Channel Valletta MALTA

FEATURED STUDY LEADERS Casa Rocca Piccola. As this brochure goes to print, we have not yet confirmed the faculty study leader for this program. OPTIONAL MALTA POSTLUDE We intend, however, that you will be joined by a October 29 to 31, 2011 Harvard lecturer who will enhance your travel Spend two nights in Valletta, Malta, a UNESCO experience. You will discover that our lecturers World Heritage Site. At St. John’s Co-Cathedral, are not only first-rate scholars and teachers, but view Caravaggio’s masterpiece The Beheading also friendly traveling companions, eager to share of St. John the Baptist, and see impressive their insight through informal conversation as tapestries and armor at the Palace of the Grand well as in scheduled presentations. Masters. Visit the medieval walled city of Mdina. In quaint Rabat, explore St. Paul’s Catacombs Also lecturing will be Dr. Lee Patterson, the and see the Domus Romana, a first-century Frederick W. Hilles Professor of English (Emeritus) B.C.E. Roman house. Discover the Temple of at Yale, who specializes in European and English Hagar Qim, a Neolithic freestanding temple. medieval literature and history; and Dr. Christine A highlight will be a private reception hosted Junkerman, who taught art history at Stanford by the Marquis de Piro at Casa Rocca Piccola, University and is an expert in Renaissance painting. a 16th-century palazzo. Accommodations are All lectures are open to all travelers, providing a at the landmark Phoenicia Hotel. rich and diverse educational program.

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Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, mosaic in the Monreale Cathedral. Temple of Concordia in the Valley of the Temples, Agrigento.

Friday, October 21 is known for its extraordinary Wednesday, October 26 NEW YORK Norman-Byzantine mosaics. PORTO EMPEDOCLE / Depart New York on an overnight Done in a realistic style, the AGRIGENTO flight to Catania, Sicily. mosaics have a vivid depth of Dock in Porto Empedocle for a color achieved with gold and morning excursion to Agrigento, Saturday, October 22 silver background tiles. After which Pindar called “the most CATANIA / SEA CLOUD II lunch on board, drive to Monreale beautiful city built by mortal Upon arrival in Catania, embark to discover the magnificent men.” Tour the Valley of the the awaiting Sea Cloud II. Enjoy Norman cathedral, whose interior Temples, with some of the dinner on board as the ship passes is covered with glorious mosaics finest Greek ruins in the world. through the Strait of . depicting scenes from the Old Built in the 5th century B.C.E., Sunday, October 23 and New Testaments. Return to the Temple of Concordia is one AT SEA the ship in time for dinner. of the best preserved. Return Experience the thrill of cruising to the ship for lunch and a aboard the legendary Sea Cloud II Tuesday, October 25 leisurely afternoon under sail. as she travels through gentle TRAPANI / SEGESTA waters under a full set of Step ashore at the port of billowing sails. Admire the Trapani for an excursion to dramatic panorama of the Segesta to view its splendid volcanic . This Greek temple and theater. evening celebrate the start of After lunch on board, you may your adventure with a festive wish to travel to the medieval welcome reception and dinner hilltop town of Erice. Or you may hosted by the captain. choose to journey to the village of Mazara del Vallo to see its Monday, October 24 spectacular seven-foot bronze PALERMO / MONREALE statue, only recently retrieved Dock this morning in Palermo, from the sea by local fishermen. the capital of Sicily. Visit the With his flying hair and goat 9th-century Palatine Chapel in ears, the 2,400-year-old figure the Palace of the Norman Kings. was quickly dubbed the Dancing Described by Guy de Maupassant Satyr. Later this afternoon Sea as “the most surprising religious Cloud II sails along the northern jewel ever dreamt of,” the chapel coast of Sicily. Baroque city of Noto. mples, Agrigento. The Annunciation by Antonello da Messina, Museo Bellomo, Syracuse.

Thursday, October 27 whose fabulous interiors rival its Annunciation in Museo Bellomo. POZZALLO / NOTO wrought-iron balconies supported By special invitation you will From Pozzallo, known for its by carved figures. Return to Sea visit the baroque palazzo of beautiful beaches, a short drive Cloud II in time for a late lunch. Barone Beneventano for a tour takes you to the 4th-century and a reception. Celebrate a Villa del Tellaro, where artful Friday, October 28 memorable voyage at a farewell mosaics depict hunting scenes SYRACUSE dinner, hosted by the captain, and the story of Hector. Continue In Syracuse, discover the well- as Sea Cloud II sails to Malta. to the lovely town of Noto, set preserved Greek and Roman amid olive groves and almond theaters in the Archaeological Saturday, October 29 trees on a plateau overlooking Zone. On beautiful Ortygia VALLETTA, MALTA the Asinaro Valley. A walking Island, see the cathedral built Disembark Sea Cloud II in tour will introduce you to the on the ruins of the Temple of Valletta this morning and transfer town’s baroque treasures, Athena and Antonello da to the airport for the flight to including the Palazzo Nicolaci, Messina’s newly restored The New York.

Roman theater, Archaeological Zone, Syracuse. SEA CLOUD II

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Cabin Deck. Superior Cabins. ROOM E C 301 319 317 315E 311 309307 305 303 Twin beds, shower. R BOUTIQUE ■ 211 to 217 & 224 to 231 $9,995 CABIN DECK Cabin Deck. Deluxe Cabins. 230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 Twin beds, shower. 218 to 223

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T 205 $10,495 GYM C 231 229 227 225 223 221 219 217 215 211 209 207 SAUNA O Cabin Deck. Deluxe Cabins. D WATER-SPORTS PLATFORM Twin beds, shower. ■ 301 & 302 $11,495 Promenade Deck. Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower. ■ 303 to 319 $11,995 Promenade Deck. Junior Suites. Twin beds, bathtub with shower. ■ 401 & 402 $12,495 Sea Cloud II (left), a deluxe cabin on Cabin Deck (center), and Owner’s Suite (right). Lido Deck. Owner’s Suites. SEA CLOUD II AMENITIES Five-star dining; gracious lounge and Lido Bar; mahogany-paneled Queen-size bed, bathtub, library; gym; water-sports platform; air conditioning (individual cabin settings); marble bath; and separate shower. direct-dial telephone; electronic safe; TV with VCR; radio; 110V/220V current; bathrobes.

GENERAL INFORMATION

TOUR COST INCLUSIONS Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. Sea Cloud II; all meals during the cruise, wine with lunches and dinners; No refunds are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or enrichment program of lectures and special events; escorted sightseeing for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. by motorcoach and entrance fees; airport / pier group transfers and CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change porterage; taxes; port and service charges; $50,000 emergency medical at the discretion of HAA Travels and the tour operator. Deviations from assistance and evacuation insurance. the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. All prices PRELUDE IN TAORMINA $2,095 per person. Single supplement $595. quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfare, and currency exchange Two nights at the San Domenico Palace Hotel. Breakfast daily, two lunches, rates in effect at the time of brochure printing and are subject to change. and one dinner. Sightseeing. While the tour operator will do everything possible to maintain the published trip price, it may be necessary to institute a surcharge. POSTLUDE IN MALTA $1,395 per person. Single supplement $350. Two nights at The Phoenicia Hotel. Breakfast daily, one lunch, INSURANCE We highly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation one dinner, and one reception. Sightseeing. insurance. An application for insurance will be provided by HAA upon confirmation. TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS Airfare; passport fees; shipboard gratuities; alcoholic beverages other than as specified above; personal items and RESPONSIBILITY Certain other provisions apply regarding limitations expenses; airport transfers for those not on group flights; excess baggage; of liability and rights of HAA and the tour operator. The statement of trip insurance; Taormina prelude; Malta postlude; any other items not responsibility is available at specifically mentioned as included. http://alumni.harvard.edu/haa/travel/trips/sicily-2011. If you are not able to access the Internet, please call HAA Travels at RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENT To reserve your space 800.422.1636 or 617.496.0806. on this program, a $2,500 deposit is required per person. Please either call us at 800.422.1636 or 617.496.0806, or fill out and mail or fax the DISCLAIMER Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy registration form. Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until of information presented in this publication. Neither HAA Travels nor the the maximum enrollment has been reached. Your final payment is due tour operator is responsible for errors in or damages resulting from use of 120 days prior to departure and must be made by check. the information contained herein. Information contained in this brochure is subject to change. CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS All cancellations must be made in writing to HAA Travels and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative QUESTIONS Please call HAA Travels at 800.422.1636 or 617.496.0806, fee. Cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure email: [email protected]. will be charged a fee in the amount of 20 percent of the program cost per CST 2059789-40 person; those received between 90 and 61 days before departure, 50 percent;

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LAND & RAIL GARDEN ISLES & GRAND ESTATES: To register, fill out this form and return to HAA Travels SAILING THE ENGLISH COAST with your deposit of $2,500 per person. JAPAN: ON SEA CLOUD FEATURING SHIKOKU ISLAND MAY 21 – 31, 2011 APR 4 - 16, 2011 PATRICK BOWE THEODORE & VICTORIA BESTOR JOURNEY OF ODYSSEUS: GARDENS OF RETRACING THE ODYSSEY PROGRAM NAME NORTHERN IRELAND THROUGH THE ANCIENT MAY 3 – 12, 2011 MEDITERRANEAN PATRICK BOWE ON CORINTHIAN II JUN 8 – 19, 2011 START DATE THE FIVE ’STANS: KAZAKHSTAN, MICHAEL SHINAGEL KYRGYZSTAN, UZBEKISTAN, FIRST PERSON NAME ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH TAJIKISTAN & TURKMENISTAN ICELAND ON LE BOREAL MAY 13 – 30, 2011 JUL 9 – 17, 2011 LAURA ADAMS DANIEL DONOGHUE EMAIL ADDRESS HIMALAYAN KINGDOMS: BLACK SEA VOYAGE: TIBET, NEPAL & BHUTAN CROSSROADS OF CIVILIZATIONS MAY 28 – JUNE 10, 2011 FROM THE ANCIENT PAST TO THE STREET ADDRESS LEONARD VAN DER KUIJP PRESENT ON CORINTHIAN II AUG 5 – 16, 2011 KELLY O’NEILL MONGOLIA: LAND OF BLUE SKY CITY / STATE / ZIP OR POSTAL CODE MAY 29 – JUN 11, 2011 MARK ELLIOTT IN THE REALM OF THE WINGED LION: ROUND-TRIP HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE RWANDA & UGANDA ON SEA CLOUD II JUN 15 – 24, 2011 AUG 26 – SEP 5, 2011 ZARIN PEARL MACHANDA CHARLES S. MAIER SECOND PERSON NAME ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH CLASSICAL CHINA: VOYAGE INTO ANTIQUITY: EGYPT, OLD & NEW JORDAN, ISRAEL, SYRIA, TURKEY JUN 18 – 30, 2011 & GREECE ON CORINTHIAN II EMAIL ADDRESS ELISABETH KÖLL OCT 4 – 19, 2011 SUSANNE EBBINGHAUS SCANDINAVIA: STREET ADDRESS SWEDEN, DENMARK & NORWAY CIRCUMNAVIGATING SICILY AUG 13 – 27, 2011 ON SEA CLOUD II STEPHEN MITCHELL OCT 21 – 29, 2011 CITY / STATE / ZIP OR POSTAL CODE GLASGOW & RIVERS & LAKES THE ROYAL SCOTSMAN: A ROYAL JOURNEY TO THE HIGHLANDS DUTCH & FLEMISH LANDSCAPES: HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE SEP 14 – 23, 2011 THE NETHERLANDS & BELGIUM ON M.S. AMACELLO METHOD OF DEPOSIT THE FRENCH ALPS, PROVENCE, APR 6 – 16, 2011 BURGUNDY & BEAUJOLAIS: PLUS ALICE DELANA CRUISING FROM LYON TO ARLES CHECK (PLEASE ENCLOSE CHECK) MASTERCARD VISA ON REMBRANDT MOSCOW & THE GOLDEN RING SEP 24 – OCT 3, 2011 ABOARD M.S. VOLGA DREAM & CARD NUMBER HARVEY COX GOLDEN EAGLE TRANS-SIBERIAN EXPRESS THE TRANS-CAUCASUS: JUL 13 – 24, 2011 AZERBAIJAN, GEORGIA HARVEY COX & NINA TUMARKIN EXPIRATION DATE 3- DIG. SECURITY CODE & ARMENIA SEP 26 – OCT 10, 2011 TOM SIMONS FAMILY ADVENTURES NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD ETHIOPIA FAMILY VOYAGE TO THE OCT 5 – 20, 2011 LANDS OF GODS & HEROES I/WE CONFIRM THAT I/WE HAVE READ AND ACCEPT THE KAY & JACK SHELEMAY ON CORINTHIAN II GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THIS TOUR, INCLUDING REFUNDS JUL 7 – 18, 2011 AND CANCELLATIONS AND THE RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE EXPLORING VIETNAM & SUE WEAVER SCHOPF AT HTTP://ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVELS. CAMBODIA NOV 4 – 18, 2011 PERU FAMILY ADVENTURE MARK VAN BAALEN JUL 8 – 17, 2011 SIGNATURE BRIAN FARRELL CRUISES A TANZANIA SAFARI SIGNATURE THE RED SEA, NILE VALLEY & FOR ALL AGES THE HOLY LAND ON HARMONY V DEC 26, 2011 – JAN 7, 2012 ACCOMMODATIONS APR 2 – 14, 2011 DANIEL LIEBERMAN CAROL SAIVETZ CATEGORY PREFERENCE FAMILY VOYAGE TO THE NORTH AFRICA’S GALAPAGOS ISLANDS DOUBLE ROOM SINGLE ROOM SHARE A ROOM WITH: MEDITERRANEAN COAST ON ISABELA II ON CORINTHIAN II NEW YEAR’S 2011 – 2012 APR 7 – 24, 2011 ROOMMATE NAME YOU WISH TO SHARE A DOUBLE ROOM WITH CHARLES COGAN I WOULD LIKE TO ENROLL IN THE OPTIONAL: THE RIVIERA UNDER SAIL: SPAIN & FRANCE ON SEA CLOUD II PRE-TRIP EXTENSION POST-TRIP EXTENSION MAY 9 – 19, 2011 TOM & VERENA CONLEY PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY MAIL TO: HAA TRAVELS, HARVARD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 124 MOUNT AUBURN ST, 6TH FLOOR, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

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