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Sea Spirit with Susan G 2020 HARVARD ALUMNI TRAVELS DISCOVER • LEARN • CONNECT • EXPLORE CROSSROADS OF CULTURES Canary Islands, Morocco & Iberia Aboard Sea Spirit With Susan G. Miller April 17–30, 2020 Study Leaders Alcázar, Seville (above). Front cover image: Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca. Back cover image: Djemaa el-Fna Square, Marrakesh. Study Leader The fortunes and histories of the Canary Islands, Susan G. Miller is a Northern Africa, and the Iberian Peninsula have been historian of modern North Africa and the intertwined for centuries. Aboard the intimate Sea Spirit, sail Mediterranean, with a from the Canaries to Maderia to Morocco, Spain, and Portugal special interest in urban to discover how these vastly different cultures merged and studies, minority studies, diverged over time. and most recently, in humanitarian relief and human rights. She has taught at On the Canary island of Tenerife, admire fine Spanish colonial Wellesley College, Brandeis University, buildings and chat with an expert about their preservation. and at Harvard University from 1990 until Board Sea Spirit to Gran Canaria, Columbus’ last stop before 2008 where she headed the Program departing to the New World, to view his namesake church. In in North African Studies. At her most Arrecife’s volcanic park of Timanfaya, explore its raw lunar recent position at UC Davis, her teaching landscapes. On Portuguese Madeira, wander historic Funchal straddled the fields of Middle Eastern and enjoy a glass of the island’s eponymous wine. Studies, Mediterranean Studies, and Jewish Studies. Her most recent book is A History In Morocco, marvel at the palatial home of the last pasha of of Modern Morocco: 1830-2000, a study Marrakesh, now a museum, and visit the Hassan II Mosque in of contemporary Moroccan history in its Casablanca. Breeze through the Strait of Gibraltar to arrive on the global context. Her current research project concerns the political, social, and ethical magnificent rock. Visit St. Michael’s Cave within the nature reserve, dimensions of rescuing and humanitarian which is home to the only free-roaming wild primates in Europe. relief in North Africa during World War II. From Spain’s Cádiz, transfer to Seville, with its dramatic Spanish-Moorish architecture, and explore its UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral, the largest in the world. Ashore in Portugal, visit Sagres and Lagos. An optional one-night postlude in beautiful Lisbon is available. Activity Level 3: WHAT TO EXPECT This trip’s active components include walking over cobblestone streets, a visit to a volcanic park, and tours of historic buildings that may involve climbing stairs. Comfortable walking shoes are essential! In April, temperatures across this region should be in the 60s, 70s, and 80s °F and sunny. However, we suggest that you bring a raincoat or umbrella, hat, sunblock, insect repellent, and warmer layers for evenings when the temperatures drop. On occasion, a more conservative dress and demeanor are essential to your visits to Islamic cultural sites of Morocco. TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL César Manrique Foundation, Arrecife, photo by Robert Lisbon PORTUGAL Sagres Seville SPAIN Lagos Atlantic Cádiz Portimão Ocean Gibraltar Strait of Mediterranean Gibraltar Sea Rabat Madeira Islands Casablanca Funchal Safi MOROCCO Marrakesh Canary Islands Arrecife Tenerife Las Palmas de Gran Canaria WESTERN SAHARA Murillo Gardens, Seville, photo by John Frick UNESCO-listed historic quarter built on an old lava flow. Enjoy Schedule by Day MAURITANIA of La Laguna, knownMALI for its well- lunch at Casa Museo del B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, preserved mansions, town hall, Campesino, also designed by R=Reception, D=Dinner and cathedral. Before boarding Manrique. Then attend a musical the awaiting Sea Spirit, view performance at Los Jameos FRIDAY, APRIL 17 the opera house designed by del Agua, a series of lava caves Departure Santiago Calatrava. B,L,D containing an artists’ workshop and gallery. In the afternoon, Depart on an overnight flight MONDAY, APRIL 20 continue to the volcanic park of to Tenerife. Las Palmas Timanfaya, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Marvel at the park’s raw SATURDAY, APRIL 18 de Gran Canaria lunar landscapes and panoramic Tenerife, Canary Islands, Devote the day to the capital city vistas. This evening, return Spain of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, to the ship and cruise to the port Columbus’s last stop before of Funchal. B,L,D Arrive in Tenerife and transfer leaving for the Americas. On an to the hotel to enjoy a buffet architectural tour of the Old WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 lunch. Next, choose to explore Town, see the eclectic Teatro At Sea the nearby Botanical Garden or Pérez Galdós on a private Attend lectures and enjoy the spend a relaxing afternoon at visit. Explore the Christopher amenities of Sea Spirit as she the hotel. Later, gather at the Columbus Church and House cruises to Madeira. B,L,D Hotel Botánico for a cocktail Museum, the 19th-century garden reception followed by a Town Hall, and the landmark THURSDAY, APRIL 23 welcome dinner. L,R,D cathedral. After a welcome from a town official, enjoy Funchal, Madeira, SUNDAY, APRIL 19 refreshments and lunch at Portugal Tenerife, Canary Islands / Gabinete Literario, a 19th-century On a morning walking tour, neoclassical building in the Old Embark discover the narrow streets Town. The captain’s welcome of Funchal’s Old Town and the Drive to Teide National Park, a reception and dinner are tonight UNESCO-designated location on board. B,L,R,D farmers’ market (Mercado dos famous for its volcanic Lavradores), featuring Madeira’s landscapes, and enjoy a picnic TUESDAY, APRIL 21 freshest fruits, vegetables, and lunch. Or opt for a full-day flowers. Explore the gardens of tour along the cobblestone Arrecife, Lanzarote Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro, which streets of La Orotava. Admire its Step ashore this morning in are famous for their variety of 17th-century heritage buildings Arrecife to see legendary artist plants growing among beautiful and the Church of Our Lady and activist César Manrique’s hills, or opt to tour the Sacred of Conception, a Baroque landscape projects, home, and Art Museum of Funchal. Before architectural masterpiece. extensive art collection at the departing, enjoy a tasting of Following lunch, tour the César Manrique Foundation, Madeira’s eponymous wine. B,L,D FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL FRIDAY, APRIL 24 visit the World War II tunnels, a Optional Marrakesh At Sea vast underground fortress built Jet-Set Excursion by British royal engineers to Relax aboard Sea Spirit as she provide protection and storage APRIL 25–26, 2020 cruises east to Morocco. You may for soldiers and civilians during Enjoy a special overnight wish to enjoy a special screening the conflict. Tonight, Sea Spirit of Casablanca in the lounge. B,L,D alternative excursion in sails to Spain. B,L,D Marrakesh, featuring a SATURDAY, APRIL 25 more leisurely exploration TUESDAY, APRIL 28 of its stunning sites and an Safi / Marrakesh, Cádiz / Seville, Spain amazing private jet ride over Morocco Ashore in Cádiz, you can opt to Morocco’s gorgeous terrain. From Safi, travel east to explore this ancient city, stopping Delight in an exclusive tour Marrakesh. Marvel at the to view its 18th-century cathedral, of Marrakesh’s magical Villa Kutubiyya minaret in the medina, the Phoenician ruins at the Gadir Oasis, the ornately decorated the old walled section of town, archaeological site, and the estate of Yves St. Laurent. and take a special tour of the Dar striking Torre Tavira at the highest Stay overnight at the five-star El Bacha Museum, the former point in town. Marvel at Francisco La Mamounia Hotel, and wake home of the last pasha de Goya’s paintings in the up to fly in private style to of Marrakesh. Later, stroll in underground Oratorio de la Santa Rabat. Visit the Mohammed VI the colorful Majorelle Garden Cueva. Alternatively, travel to Contemporary Art Museum or at Yves St. Laurent’s former Seville to spend the day admiring the Archaeological Museum. home. Tour the YSL Museum its delightful Spanish-Moorish Before returning to the ship in and the famous Djemaa el-Fna architecture. Visit the UNESCO- Casablanca, visit the Hassan Square before boarding the ship recognized Gothic cathedral and II Mosque. for Casablanca. B,L,D view Giralda Tower. Continue to Excursion rate per person: Seville’s Alcázar, the longtime $4,899 double rate *Travelers can opt for a more palace of the Spanish kings, and in-depth exploration of Marrakesh the nearby Murillo Garden. After $5,589 single rate with an exclusive tour of Yves lunch, visit Casa de Pilatos. Later, St. Laurent’s private home Villa drive to Jerez de la Frontera to Oasis, a luxury overnight stay sip sherry and meet the Marquis Optional Postlude at La Mamounia, and on the at Palacio del Virrey Laserna, an in Lisbon morning of April 26, a private opulent palace dating back to the APRIL 30–MAY 1, 2020 jet flight to Rabat. View the 13th century. B,L,D Marrakesh Jet-Set Excursion In Lisbon, visit historic package for more details. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 Belém Tower, the Jerónimos Portimão / Sagres / Monastery, and the Tile SUNDAY, APRIL 26 Lagos, Portugal Museum. The evening is spent Casablanca / Rabat exploring the Alfama Quarter, Disembark in Portimão and drive to Lisbon’s oldest and most Arrive this morning in Casablanca Sagres, home of Prince Henry the fascinating neighborhood. A and continue to the dramatic Navigator and his famous school festive farewell dinner will be Hassan II Mosque. Drive to Rabat of navigation. Following lunch, at a renowned fado house. for a visit to the new Mohammed continue to Lagos, the last port VI Contemporary Art Museum or from which the caravelas set off Postlude rate per person: the Archaeological Museum.
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