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Over the years we’ve heard from many alumni looking for trips with more free time that are light on the luxury and take you far from home but for shorter periods. We’ve listened! In 2011 we’re introducing a new FOCUS series. These programs deliver the same world-class academic enrichment with Stanford faculty and scholars, exclusive access and a professional tour manager, but with fewer scheduled activities and group meals. The programs last about one week and feature accommodations we love but that are not necessarily in the 5-star category.
Join us on a FOCUS program in Florence (page 12), Provence (page 15) or the Dolomites (page 17), or choose from dozens of other outstanding journeys that include Active Adventures, Classic Journeys, Explorations by Land and Family 4-5 August to November 2010 trips M e x i c o , C e n t r a l A m e r i c a Adventures. with available space and the Caribbean 20 costa Rica Family Adventure Embark on an educational journey today. 2011 TRAVEL/STUDY PROGRAMS 14 exploring Mexico City’s Art The Arctic, Antarctica, Our office is filled with well-traveled adventure Greenland and Iceland South Americ a a n d 8 Antarctica Expedition the Galapagos Islands enthusiasts waiting to help you discover the 19 circumnavigation of Iceland 10 Arts and Culture of Argentina perfect trip. We welcome your inquiries. 22 Peru: On the Inca Trail North America 21 Alaska Family Adventure Europe and Turkey See you in 2011! 22 canadian Heli-Hiking 25 Ancient Cities of the Eastern 14 cruising the Intracoastal Waterway mediterranean 18 treasures of Québec and Ontario 26 Around Sicily Aboard Sea Cloud II contents Brett S. Thompson, ’83, Director, Stanford Travel/Study 18 Arts of Russia 10 Carnival in Venice
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NOURISH YOUR MIND STANFORD TRAVELERS, DISCOVER REAL VALUE In addition to hearing thought- UNITE! Most others simply can’t offer the provoking lectures, you’ll have the You don’t need to like group travel extras we include as a matter of opportunity to interact with Stanford to love traveling with Stanford. On course. Once you add them all up faculty and scholars who are any given trip, you’re sure to forge – lectures, meals, transfers, gratu- masters at bringing our friendships with a diverse group of ities and little luxuries – you’ll know destinations to life. alumni and friends who are as intel- you’re getting more than you pay lectually curious as you are. for. That’s what we call real value. GAIN INSIDER ACCESS The number one rule of travel: RELAX, WE’VE GOT TRAVEL WORRY-FREE know before you go. From people EVERYTHING COVERED Leave the worrying to us. Whether Once you’ve booked your trip, sit to places, Stanford knows ‘em all. retrieving lost luggage while you see back and leave the planning to us. With our connections, you’ll enjoy the sights or setting up the next leg No pre-trip detail is missed – we’ll rare behind-the-scenes access to of your journey as you nap in the even send you a packing list! special sites and events all over the shade, one of our experienced tour world. We’ll introduce you to local managers accompanies each trip to experts and local alumni for ensure your trip is as stress-free as in-depth learning in the field. it is carefree.
17 Cruising the Rivers of Provence 13 Sicily Walk The Middle East and Egypt 9 The Ganges 19 Emerging Eastern Europe 24 Treasures of the Adriatic Sea 25 Ancient Cities of the Eastern 23 Journey to Lhasa by Rail 12 Focus on Florence 16 Turkey Suitcase Seminar mediterranean 18 Mongolia Suitcase Seminar 15 Focus on Provence 23 Tuscany Walk 21 Egypt Family Adventure 23 Silk Road Suitcase Seminar 17 Focus on the Dolomites 12 Iran Suitcase Seminar 7 Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia 11 Insider’s Berlin Africa 13 Lebanon and Syria Suitcase Seminar Suitcase Seminar 17 Italian Summer Music Festivals 16 East Africa Safari 11 Middle East Suitcase Seminar 8 Voyage from Singapore to India 25 Journey from Prague to Paris 10 From the Gold and Ivory Coasts 9 Nile College 15 Mediterranean College to Seville 9 Voyage from Oman to the Emirates T h e S o u t h P a c i f i c , A u s t r a l i a and New Zealand 20 Mediterranean Family Adventure 8 Mozambique and Madagascar 19 Fiji Snorkeling Expedition 7 New Year’s Eve in Prague 24 South Africa Women’s Seminar Asia and the Far East 7 New Zealand by Private Air 15 Pyrenees Walk 13 Southern Africa Expedition 25 Bhutan Suitcase Seminar 22 Romania and Bulgaria Suitcase Seminar 24 Tanzania Field Seminar 26 Borneo Suitcase Seminar 27 frequently Asked Questions 16 Rome and Tuscany Symposium 12 Voyage along the North African Coast 26 Burma Suitcase Seminar 14 Sailing the Riviera Aboard Sea Cloud II 11 China Suitcase Seminar
Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy 3 let’s go... 2010amid coral reefs teeming with life. Call upon the AUGUST Southern England Walk Hidden Gems of rugged volcanic Truk Islands, known for WWII September 3 to 15, 2010 Trans-Canada Rail shipwrecks, and explore lush Pohnpei. Walk through 5,000 years of English history Central Europe September 9 to 23, 2010 COST: from $8,980 Expedition with leading British historians and Stanford an- Journey from Warsaw to Budapest with August 19 to 27, 2010 tiquity specialist, Ed Steidle. Walk the Ridgeway With historian Barry Lane, traverse the grand historian Bob Hamrdla, ’59, MA ’64. Explore World Leaders Symposium: track to the Iron Age fort of Uffington Castle Kraków’s Old Town and ponder the tragic lega- landscapes of Canada – from the scenic lake- and Waylands Smithy. Explore the Roman sites lands of northern Ontario and across sweeping Russia and the Black Sea cy of Auschwitz. In the Czech Republic, explore around Bath and visit the famous ruined Abbey ˇ prairies through the majestic Rockies to British August 30 to September 15, 2010 Prague and Ceský Krumlov with its imposing Join Professor Coit Blacker and former U.S. of Tintern. End with a festive evening in London. Columbia – aboard VIA Rail’s Canadian and the castle, Gothic churches and red-roofed houses. Secretary of Defense William Perry, ’49, MS COST: $9,395 Rocky Mountaineer. Conclude in the beautiful In Slovakia, visit a 10th-century castle in Brat- ’50, for a close-up study of the unique history seaport of Vancouver. islava. In Hungary, enjoy a wine tasting tour in and culture of Eastern Europe and its current Györ before visiting the capital, Budapest. COST: from $7,695 Southern Africa Expedition policies. Begin in Moscow then fly to Istanbul September 4 to 17, 2010 COST: $7,790 and board the luxurious Silver Wind for a Explore the cultural and natural riches of South Peru Suitcase Seminar Africa, Botswana and Zambia with faculty August 19 to September 2, 2010 10-night cruise on the Black Sea, stopping Oregon Shakespeare Capitalizing on Stanford’s inside connections in Georgia, Ukraine and Turkey. Optional leader and South Africa native Jeff Koseff, to Peru’s archaeological community, we enjoy extensions to Kiev and Istanbul. MS ’78, PhD ’83. From Johannesburg, visit the Festival Seminar September 13 to 20, 2010 COST: from $23,990 township of Soweto before flying to Botswana’s unparalleled access to exhibits and sites gener- Enjoy seven plays at the world-renowned ally not available to the public. Faculty leader Okavango Delta. Continue to Livingstone, Zambia, to view stunning Victoria Falls and Shakespeare Festival in Ashland. Learn from John Rick guides us through Sipán, Chan Chan SEPTEMBER Shakespeare expert Jean Nyland and her hus- and the incomparable Machu Picchu. Spend conclude with four nights in Cape Town. India’s Himalayan States COST: $10,950 band, Professor Abbas Milani, and numerous time in Lima and Cuzco, the oldest continuously September 2 to 17, 2010 Festival contacts and experts. Take a special inhabited city in the Americas. Join history professor and Buddhist studies backstage tour, attend discussions with direc- COST: $6,995 specialist Mark Mancall on a journey to the tors and artistic staff, and dine with the actors. intriguing far northern states of India. Begin in COST: $3,295 Micronesia Expedition Delhi and travel to Leh, the capital of Ladakh. August 26 to September 8, 2010 Visit the Himalaya’s oldest-surviving monastery Join Professor Paul Ehrlich aboard the Clipper in Alchi and meet with Tibetans-in-exile Italy’s Veneto Walk September 18 to 30, 2010 Odyssey for an exciting journey to this collec- in Dharamsala. Conclude at a luxurious Walk among the rolling Italian foothills that fringe tion of pristine islands defined by tiny islets, mountain retreat near Shimla. Optional the mighty Dolomites with Professor Bill Eddel- mangrove-canopied waterways and emerald la- post-trip extension to the Kashmir Valley. man, MA ’62, PhD ’72, and historian Peter Wat- goons. Enjoy naturalist-led walks and snorkeling COST: $8,195 son. Learn about Andrea Palladio, the father of modern architecture. Stroll the in the shadows of Asiago and Monte Grappa and end at the luxurious Villa Cipriani in Asolo.
4 Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy COST: $8,695 let’s go... Aegean OCTOBER explore the giant Buddhist stupa of Swayambu- Family Adventure Unseen Japan July 17 to 29, 2010 Beyond Rapa Nui nath in Kathmandu. In Bhutan, visit the Taktsang Discover the glories of the classical Monastery. Along the way, meet with public fig- Suitcase Seminar world with Professor Norman Naimark, Expedition November 6 to 19, 2010 ures, intellectuals and monks who offer insights ’66, MA ’68, PhD ’72. Enjoy three full October 3 to 20, 2010 into their culture and society. Delve into a Japan that few visitors ever see Discover the allure of the lush islands of the with history professor Peter Duus. Begin in days in Athens, visiting the most fasci- COST: $9,790 South Seas as we sail aboard the Clipper Kyoto and Nara before traveling to Kyushu. nating of the ancient ruins, and honor Odyssey with geologist Rob Dunbar. From Stay in a tradition ryokan with soothing hot the competitive spirit of the ancient bustling Papeete in Tahiti, cruise to the Gods and Heroes springs in Beppu then journey by “bullet train” Greeks as we run a race in the original exquisite Marquesas and to the remote atolls of the Ancient World to Hiroshima and visit nearby Miyajima Island. Olympic stadium. Then cruise of the Tuamotu Archipelago. In the Pitcairns, October 27 to November 8, 2010 Wander through Kurashiki’s samurai district aboard the Corinthian II to Crete, stop at Ducie and Henderson Island. View Explore the sacred lands of the Mediterranean and explore the outdoor art installations of Santorini and Rhodes. Optional the hundreds of giant volcanic stone statues aboard the Corinthian II with classics profes- Naoshima. Optional extension to Tokyo. post-trip extension to Istanbul. COST: (moai) on Easter Island. sor Marsh McCall. Examine the ancient ruins of COST: $7,595 from $6,895, COST: from $12,880 Ephesus, sail to Egypt and travel inland to Siwa adults; $4,995, kids (ages 6-18) Oasis and enjoy tea at sunset in the Great Sand Northern India Hudson River College Sea. View ancient manuscripts at the modern October 6 to 16, 2010 Library of Alexandria. Optional extensions to Suitcase Seminar Sail aboard the American Glory with art historian Istanbul and Cairo. November 10 to 24, 2010 A highlight of our sojourn is the Wanda Corn and American transportation and COST: from $6,995 marvelous spectacle of the Push- technology historian Joseph Corn. Begin in New Dinosaur kar Camel Fair in the Thar Des- York City with behind-the-scenes tours. Tour NOVEMBER ert, where we stay in a luxury Family Adventure the lovely Val-Kill Cottage, home of Eleanor NEW! Natural Wonders tented camp for two full days. August 7 to 15, 2010 Roosevelt, and stroll the grounds, gardens and Work alongside scientists at fossil sites in western and Ancient Civilizations Discover the region’s most fas- trails of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 300-acre estate Colorado’s red-rock country, ride by horseback to November 1 to 20, 2010 cinating cities, monuments and at Hyde Park. Explore the grounds of West Point the magnificent Colorado National Monument, Transit the Panama Canal then set forth along parks including the awe-inspir- and learn about the history and significance of raft the Colorado River and go on a fossil quest Panama’s Pacific Coast aboard the Clelia II with ing Taj Mahal, Keoladeo Ghana the nation’s foremost military academy. up through the 9,000-foot Douglas Pass. Delve Dr. William Ratliff. Spend three days in Costa National Park in Bharatpur and COST: from $7,495 into the entire science of paleontology Rica before continuing to Manta and the colonial Jaipur’s Amber Fort. Optional with Professor David Dinter,’82, MS ’82, town of Montecristi in Ecuador. In Peru, learn extension to the banks of the and paleontologist Jonathan Cooley. Lands of the Himalaya about pre-Columbian Chimú culture and visit Ganges and the temple complex COST: $3,995, adults; October 11 to 28, 2010 the largest adobe city in the world, Chan Chan. at Khajuraho. Journey to Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan with history $3,895, kids (ages 6-18) Fly above the celebrated Nazca Lines. Optional COST: $6,995 professor Mark Mancall and discover treasures excursion to Cuzco and Machu Picchu. that few tourists ever see. Wander through the COST: from $11,995 gleaming white Potala Palace in Lhasa and
Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy 5 Roam the planet in your style... “Not a vacation – that’s beach read- ACTIVE ADVENTURES For travelers looking to add an active twist to their next vacation, whether it’s heli-hiking, mountain trekking, ing – but rather snorkeling, kayaking, gorilla tracking or countryside walks, with trips that provide an outdoor experience alongside an opportunity the comfort and luxury that are our hallmarks. to learn, reason-
CLASSIC JOURNEYS For travelers who long to recapture the romantic, golden ably deeply, about age of travel as they journey to exciting destinations in the lap of luxury aboard intimate cruise ships, vintage railcars, what had been to charming riverboats and private aircraft. me an unreach-
EXPLORATIONS BY LAND For travelers who love to immerse themselves in the cul- able, exotic place. tures, traditions, sights, sounds and flavors of both urban and rural landscapes as they explore one or more countries I feel like I just fin- on their journey through colorful, storied and exotic lands.
ished a course in FAMILY ADVENTURES For families looking to experience new countries and Chinese history, cultures with their children or grandchildren who, as Young Explorers, have the added fun of educational projects and art and culture… hands-on activities led by Stanford Sierra Camp counselors. in just two weeks.”
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6 Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy New Year’s Eve in Prague Vietnam, Laos and Cam- New Zealand by A BAROQUE AND RENAISSANCE CELEBRATION bodia Suitcase Seminar Private Air December 27, 2010, to January 3, 2011 TEMPLES AND TREASURES BOUNDLESS BEAUTY (8 days) OF SOUTHEAST ASIA AND MAORI TRADITIONS December 29, 2010, to January 16, 2011 January 6 to 20, 2011 (15 days) Ring in 2011 with history professor Nor- (19 days) man Naimark, ’66, MA ’68, PhD ’72, in Enjoy spectacular views as we fly above Experience the exotic beauty and rich his- one of Europe’s most beautifully preserved both the South and North Islands of New tory of Southeast Asia with Larry Diamond, cities. From our five-star hotel in the vibrant Old Zealand on our privately chartered Convair ’74, MA ’78, PhD ’80, as we visit both the Town, head for the Strahov Monastery and enjoy ex- 580 with faculty leaders Pam Matson and Peter traditional villages and bustling cities of these three clusive access to the library’s priceless collection of Vitousek. From Christchurch, journey to the many unique nations. Reflect upon the impact of Vietnam’s rare books and manuscripts. Attend an opera at the geological wonders of the South Island. Travel by new economic reforms as we explore its traditional National Theater and join a private backstage tour of train across the majestic southern Alps, ranked as culture. Visit gold-tipped Buddhist temples in the the Stavovské Theater, where Mozart’s Don Giovanni one of the world’s top train rides; explore the Fox and forests of Laos and meet local villagers along the premiered. View masterworks of Czech artists at the Franz Josef Glaciers; cruise stunning Milford Sound; Mekong River. In Cambodia, roam the vast complex Kampa Museum and dine at some of Prague’s most spend time in Queenstown; and enjoy the “gourmet of Angkor, a monument to the power of the ancient elegant restaurants. As the clock strikes midnight, paradise” of Marlborough. Fly to the North Island to Khmer Empire. Distinguishing this perennially popular welcome in the new year at an exclusive gala ball at tour the Te Papa Tongarewa Museum in Wellington program are its specially arranged visits with U.S. Prague’s State Opera house, following a performance and view the dramatic geysers of Rotorua’s geother- embassy officials, Cambodian non-profit organiza- of Die Fledermaus. mal reserve. End in cosmopolitan Auckland. tions and local universities. COST: $7,995 COST: approx. $9,995 COST: $7,695
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DISCOVERING PARADISE IN BAY OF BENGAL AND January 26 to February 16, 2011 (22 days) THE INDIAN OCEAN THE ANDAMAN SEA January 17 to February 2, 2011 (17 days) January 17 to February 6, 2011 (21 days) Enjoy the quintessential Antarctic experi- ence, retracing Ernest Shackleton’s incred- On this expansive voyage aboard Cruise aboard the Clipper Odyssey with ible voyage aboard the Clipper Adventurer. Corinithian II discover these two African faculty leader Scott Pearson on a remark- Explore a world of striking scenery and unique wildlife treasures – each with a unique cultural his- able itinerary filled with a tapestry of cultures tory and its own natural wonders. Join Professor Bill and ample marine exploration. In Malaysia visit Mal- with a team of world-renowned faculty and natural- Durham, ’71, in Maputo, Mozambique, and explore acca, Penang Island and beautiful Langkawi. Snorkel ists. Observe thousands of rockhopper penguins on its teeming markets and Portuguese colonial archi- nearby at Pulau Payer Marine Park in the soothing the Falkland Islands at the height of austral summer; tecture. In the Bazaruto Archipelago, view the area’s Andaman Sea. Explore Phuket, Racha Yai and Surin cruise through the breathtaking Lemaire Channel, one myriad species of colorful fish and marvel at the local Island National Park in Thailand. In Burma, take a day of the Antarctic Peninsula’s most spectacular areas, loggerhead turtle population. Then travel to the island tour to ancient Bagan, home to over 2,000 pagodas and explore the islands, bays and coves of South of Madagascar, which was originally populated by the and temples. Visit the Shwedagon Pagoda in Georgia to glimpse its prodigious colonies of king natives of Borneo, giving the island a distinct Asian Rangoon and snorkel in the Andaman Islands. In penguins. Learn about the impact of climate change character. The island is known for its many national Sri Lanka, visit Trincomalee, Galle and Colombo. from faculty leader Rob Dunbar and gain daily parks, which protect one of the most varied and Explore the vast Sri Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, insights about the region’s seabirds and other abundant assemblages of plants and animals on India. Optional post-voyage India extension. wildlife from an expert expedition team.
the planet. COST: from $12,880 COST: from $13,980 COST: from $10,995
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8 Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy Adriatic Sea Nile College Voyage from Oman The Ganges LAND OF PYRAMIDS EXPLORING INDIA’S HOLIEST RIVER AND PHARAOHS to the Emirates February 26 to March 15, 2011 (18 days) February 17 to March 3, 2011 (15 days) FROM THE DESERT TO THE SEA Uncover the archaeological treasures and February 17 to March 4, 2011 (16 days) Join professor and former ambassador Tom Simons on a journey along the epic history of this legendary land with Cruise aboard the Clipper Odyssey with religious and cultural icon that is the Gan- classics professor Grant Parker. Begin faculty leader Lina Khatib to sparkling in bustling Cairo, exploring the great pyramids of Dubai and beyond to other city-states of ges. Explore the numerous colonial sites of Kolkata (Calcutta), the capital of British India until 1912, Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur. Fly to Luxor to visit the the United Arab Emirates, as well as to the Kingdom then board the MV Valley of the Kings and the great temple at Karnak of Bahrain, the emirate of Qatar and the Sultanate Bengal Pandaw to cruise up the before journeying up the Nile aboard the exclusively of Oman. Take a dhow cruise to admire the rugged Hooghly river to the Ganges. Travel by cycle rickshaw chartered Nile Adventurer. Our Stanford connections fjords of the Musandam Peninsula and snorkel at through the enchanting Bengali terracotta temples in open doors to local political leaders and archaeolo- Telegraph Island in Oman. Visit the coastal town of Kalna. In Murshidabad, visit the vast Hazarduari Pal- gists and gain access to tombs not accessible to the Dibba, a charming Mediterranean-flavored fishing ace, then cruise through the lush, semi-tropical West public. Visit the Temple of Isis in Aswan and enjoy village in the United Arab Emirates. Back in Oman, Bengal into the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctu- an afternoon visit to Abu Simbel before flying back to in the town of Sur, be awed by the artisanship of its ary. In Munger, visit the Bihar School of Yoga, which Luxor. Back in Cairo experience the capital’s Islamic many dhow builders and make a final stop in Salalah lies within a 15th-century fort. Complete the journey heritage and the incomparable Egyptian Museum. with its roots in the ancient frankincense trade and by exploring the temples in Bodhgaya, Varanasi and Optional post-trip extension to Jordan, including home to the prophet Job’s sacred tomb. Optional Sarnath and end in Delhi. Optional post-trip extension Petra. pre-voyage extension to Iran. to Agra to visit the iconic Taj Mahal. COST: in development COST: from $9,695 COST: from $10,280
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Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy 9 Carnival in Venice Arts and Culture From the Gold and Ivory UNMASKING IL BALLO DEL DOGE February 27 to March 7, 2011 (9 days) of Argentina Coasts to Seville TANGO, GAUCHOS AND MALBEC TREASURES OF WEST AFRICA Relive the glitter and glory of medieval Ven- March 11 to 22, 2011 (12 days) March 16 to April 6, 2011 (22 days) ice during its most magical time, when its Explore the history and culture of Argentina Explore West Africa’s rich mosaic of culture, corridors are filled with ornately costumed, with Latin history professor and Hoover history and natural beauty aboard the masked revelers. Our one-of-a-kind itinerary has Institute fellow Herb Klein. Enjoy the Corinthian II with history professor Richard been made possible thanks to the many personal metropolitan pleasures of Buenos Aires by attending Roberts. Explore Ghana’s famed “Castle Coast” contacts of drama professor William Eddelman, MA a tango performance and a classical music concert, and Kakum National Park; Liberia’s capital Monrovia, ’62, PhD ’72. Prepare for Il Ballo del Doge, one of visiting local art studios and taking a lesson in tradi- founded in 1822 and named after U.S. President Venice’s most prestigious carnival balls, with a private tional asado cooking. In the wine region of Mendoza, James Monroe; the wildlife of Abuko Nature Reserve costume fitting and lectures on the customs and his- stroll through Lopez Vineyards, guided by local wine in The Gambia; Dakar, Senegal’s beautiful capital city; tory of Carnival. Gain a deep appreciation of the cul- experts. Soak in spectacular views of crystalline enchanting Laayoune; the natural wonders of Arrecife ture and art of Venice with private tours of La Fenice lakes and cloud-piercing mountains during walks in on the Canary Islands; and in Casablanca, tour the Opera House, St. Mark’s Basilica, La Scuola Grande Bariloche’s Nahuel Huapi National Park. Traverse one enormous Hasan II mosque. From Africa cross the di San Rocco and the Museum of Music. Also visit of the most beautiful lakes in Patagonia while en route strait into Europe to visit one of the world’s great sea centuries-old Palladian villas and the Teatro Olimpico to the once-Spanish colony of Victoria Island. In the landmarks, Gibraltar, and Seville’s Alcazar with its on a day trip to the historic town of Vicenza. vast landscape of Valle Encantado, search the skies charming gardens and cathedral. COST: approx. $7,295 for the magnificent, yet illusive, condor. COST: from $12,495
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10 Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy Middle East China Suitcase Seminar Insider’s Berlin DYNASTIES PAST AND PRESENT BEHIND THE SCENES OF Suitcase Seminar April 5 to 22, 2011 (18 days) A WORLD CAPITAL RELATIONS WITH THE WEST: April 6 to 15, 2011 (10 days) HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES Learn about China’s history, culture and March 18 to April 1, 2011 (15 days) government from history professor Tom Gain an insider’s perspective of Germany’s dynamic capital with expert historian Bob Traveling with political science professor Mullaney. Visit some of China’s most fasci- Hamrdla, ’59, MA ’64. From our hotel on David Abernethy, discover a kaleidoscope nating destinations on one of Travel/Study’s Potsdamer Platz, the center of modern Berlin, visit of prehistoric sites, natural beauty, rich most popular programs. Spend three full days explor- several of the city’s fascinating museums and historic cultures, complex cuisines and the legendary hospital- ing Beijing’s legendary Imperial sites, including the buildings and enjoy three musical performances. Visit ity of the peoples of the Middle East. Start in Saudi Forbidden City, the old city’s historic hutong neigh- with current Stanford students and take a behind- Arabia, where the modern cities of Riyadh and Jeddah borhoods and the iconic Great Wall. In Xian, view the the-scenes look at the Reichstag building, seat of share the desert with quaint villages, colorful souks and massive army of China’s first emperor – thousands the German parliament. Enjoy a full day in Potsdam, ancient fortresses. View the massive and elaborate of life-size terra-cotta warriors who lay buried for touring the palaces of Sans Souci and Cecilienhof, stone-carved temples of Mada’ in Salih, then cross over 2,000 years. Sail down the Li River through the site of the Potsdam Conference during which Allied into Jordan to explore the ancient city of Petra, once misty limestone peaks of Guilin and cruise along the leaders organized Germany’s new system of ruling the capital of Nabateans and famous for its rose-hued Yangtze River to see the magnificentT hree Gorges. after World War II. Free time plus unlimited access to structures carved into cliffs. Throughout, we meet with Visit the garden city of Suzhou before spending our Berlin’s extensive public transportation system allow local residents and dignitaries to learn of their lands. last two days in glittery Shanghai. Optional post-trip for independent exploration of this exciting city. Optional post-trip extension to Damascus, Syria. extension to Taiwan. COST: approx. $4,995 COST: approx. $10,995 COST: approx. $7,595
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Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy 11 Voyage along the Iran Suitcase Seminar Focus on Florence MOSQUES AND MONUMENTS DISCOVERING THE CITY North African Coast OF PERSIA OF THE RENAISSANCE FROM SPAIN TO CYPRUS April 2011 (17 days) April 10 to 17, 2011 (8 days) April 7 to 24, 2011 (18 days) Delve into a country few Western tourists The lustrous and tumultuous history of Explore the wonders of Morocco, Algeria, ever explore on this unique journey with Florence has been dictated by the whims Tunisia, Libya and Egypt with classics faculty leader Tom Simons. View priceless and at the hands of some of history’s professor Marsh McCall as we learn about archaeological treasures in the museums of Tehran most prominent Italian figures. Through Travel/Study’s the history and culture of these fascinating countries. and learn the history of Persian carpet-weaving. Then special contacts, dive deep into la storia di Firenze Sailing east from Seville, Spain, aboard the luxurious travel to Mashhad, a major Shi’ite Muslim pilgrimage with Professor Roberto D’Alimonte and local Corinthian II, marvel at the ancient site of Hippo site. Admire the mysterious architecture of the guest speakers. Stroll through the expansive Boboli Regius in Algeria, and in Tunisia visit the ruins of Gombad-E Jabaliye monument outside Kerman, and Gardens, which house a distinguished collection of Carthage and the Roman amphitheater of El Djem. enjoy the peaceful gardens of Mahan where Sufi sculptures dating back to the 16th century. Develop In Libya* explore the labyrinthine ruins of Leptis poets meditated in medieval times. Visit the former new culinary talents at a local cooking school and Magna, one of ancient Rome’s best-preserved cities, caravan city of Yazd where the Zoroastrian religion watch as 400-year-old leather-making methods are and the Greek sites of Apollonia and Cyrene. Visit once thrived. View remnants of the empire of Darius demonstrated at the leather school inside the Basilica Alexandria and the Great Pyramids in Egypt before I at legendary Persepolis, visit the colorful bazaar in of Santa Croce. Travel to quaint, lesser-known disembarking in Cyprus. *If Libyan visas are not granted, Shiraz and marvel at the tiled mosques and one of villages and meet with local wine producers to taste instead we’ll spend two days at the celebrated Siwa Oasis in Egypt. the world’s largest city squares in Esfahan. the wines and oils produced in this fertile region.
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12 Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy Sicily Walk Southern Africa Lebanon and Syria ISLAND CROSSROADS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN Expedition Suitcase Seminar May 4 to 15, 2011 (12 days) FROM CAPE TOWN TO VICTORIA FALLS CRUSADER CASTLES AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURES Sitting between mainland Europe and May 5 to 19, 2011 (15 days) May 8 to 21, 2011 (14 days) Africa, Sicily has witnessed countless Explore Cape Town, Robben Island and invasions and occupations throughout the Cape Peninsula, then board Rovos Rail Explore these fascinating, culturally rich its history. With Travel/Study faculty leader Scott for a two-night journey to Johannesburg. countries in the company of noted fac- ulty leaders Bob Gregg and Herant Pearson and historian Peter Watson, explore the Visit the thriving and historic township of Soweto and Katchadourian. Stroll through Beirut’s vibrant down- legacy of past conquerors – the Phoenicians, Greeks explore the early hominid sites of Sterkfontein and town and visit mosques, synagogues and churches. and Romans, then the Moors and Normans. Savor Drimolen. At Kruger National Park, considered the View the monumental site of Baalbek with its ex- elegant picnics during invigorating walks. Marvel premier game-viewing destination in South Africa, quisitely carved Roman-era temples. In neighboring at ancient Pantalica and Siracusa’s small island of spend two nights at the deluxe Sabi Sabi Bush Syria, browse the aromatic souks of Damascus and Ortygia with its Greek temple that’s been converted Lodge. Join skilled rangers on day and night drives in admire the Umayyad Mosque that, according to into a baroque church. Tour the Aeolian islands of open Land Rovers in search of African game, includ- tradition, contains the head of John the Baptist. Visit Panarea, Lipari and Stromboli. Climb Vulcano for a ing the Big Five. After another night in Johannesburg, the great Crusader fortress of Krak des Chevaliers, magnificent view of the Tyrrhenian Sea and nearby head for the Zambezi River in Zambia to view monu- the imposing citadel of Aleppo and St. Simeon’s islands. Marvel at the glittering mosaics of Monreale mental Victoria Falls. Optional post-trip extension to Monastery. Cross the Syrian desert to the funerary Cathedral, walk among the fumaroles of Mount Etna Botswana’s Okavango Delta. monuments and the Ba’al Temple at Palmyra. and experience the bustle of Sicily’s capital, Palermo. COST: from approx. $11,295 COST: approx. $8,995 COST: approx. $7,795
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Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy 13 Sailing the Rivieras Cruising the Intracoastal Exploring Mexico Aboard Sea Cloud II Waterway City’s Art From Barcelona to Nice THE COAST OF THE CAROLINAS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AND CHESAPEAKE BAY CANTOR ARTS CENTER May 9 to 19, 2011 (11 days) May 12 to 21, 2011 (10 days) June 1 to 7, 2011 (7 days) Cruise the western Riviera aboard the Join art historian Jennifer Marshall for an luxurious Sea Cloud II with professor of Cruise the shores of the Carolinas, Virginia intimate exploration of Mexico City’s exciting modern European history, Jim Sheehan, and Maryland aboard the intimate 49-berth art scene. Through our Stanford and Cantor ’58. Study the art nouveau architecture of Gaudi’s American Glory with Professor Jack Rak- still-uncompleted Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Bar- ove and discover the unique nuances that have made connections, enjoy privileged access to important art- celona. Visit the Provençal landscapes that inspired this part of the South distinct from the rest of the ists and stunning private collections. Visit artists in their such major modern painters as Vincent van Gogh, United States. From captivating Charleston cruise up studios and converse with collectors, gallery owners Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. the coast to Baltimore’s revitalized Inner Harbor. On and museum curators. Tour the impressive estancia Venture inland to the medieval French citadel of the way explore historic districts rich with antebellum of Dolores Olmeda, which holds the largest collection Carcassonne and call on Lady Luck at the casinos mansions, battlefields where America’s future stood in of paintings by Diego Rivera, and visit Casa Azul, Frida of Monte Carlo. Savor the cheeses, olives and fine the balance, seaports where the slave trade thrived, Kahlo’s charming ancestral home. At the Museum of wines of Catalunya and Provence, and watch a bull- farms that funded the Confederacy and houses of Modern Art, view contemporary masterpieces and fight at a ranch in the Camargue, western Europe’s worship that nurtured Christian and Jewish faiths. study the city’s diverse architectural styles, from colo- largest river delta. Explore the Guggenheim Museum Hear storytellers recount Gullah folk tales and tap your nial to art nouveau. Glimpse Mexico’s ancient history during an optional pre-trip extension in Bilbao. toes to the engaging beat of down-home music. on a day trip to the pyramids of Teotihuacán. COST: COST: from approx. $6,995 COST: from approx. $7,495 approx. $5,995
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14 Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy Mediterranean College Pyrenees Walk Focus on Provence JOURNEY OF ODYSSEUS ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS OF A TASTE OF SOUTHERN FRANCE June 8 to 18, 2011 (11 days) SPAIN AND FRANCE June 14 to 22, 2011 (9 days) June 11 to 24, 2011 (14 days) With classics professor Marsh McCall, ply With more than 2,500 years of rich history, the storied waters of the Mediterranean and Discover Western Europe’s last great ancient ruins, Christian mysticism and retrace Odysseus’ journey back to Ithaca montane wilderness and its fascinating Renaissance and baroque palaces, Aix- aboard Corinthian II. Begin in Istanbul before setting history with Ed Steidle and historian Peter en-Provence is a dramatic gateway to a captivating sail for Canakkale, the location where the Trojan War Watson. As we crisscross the border and travel from region of France. With historian Carolyn Lougee, ex- played out and starting point of Odysseus’ journey. Spain to France and back, we’ll discuss the effects plore the highlights of Provence: the Cours Mirabeau, Explore the cultural confluence ofM alta, which was that war, religion and art have had in shaping this Aix’s tree-lined thoroughfare dotted with cafes and ruled by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, mountain frontier. Savor delicious picnic lunches and booksellers; the iconic three-tiered Roman aqueduct, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs and the Knights of Saint dinners of fresh local fare while hiking through the Pont du Gard; the Palais des Papes in Avignon; and John. Follow Odysseus’ route to Sicily and Naples villages of Spanish Aragón and the French Basque the region’s charming towns of Les Baux and Les and visit the Doric temple in Segesta and the ruins of countryside. Visit monasteries and medieval towns, Luberon. Enjoy a special tour of the Musee Granet Pompeii. In the idyllic foothills of Taormina, visit a 3rd- the castles of the Cathar country and the cathedral with its curator to discuss the museum’s Renais- century Greek theater with stunning views of the Ionian town of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges. Explore the sance, French School and Cezanne collections, and Sea. Traverse the Ionian Sea to the island of Ithaca, medieval walled city of Carcassonne and the fan- at the Château d’Arnajon watch a cooking demon- where the Phaeacians left the mythic Odysseus tastic Dali Museum in Figueres, and conclude our stration of classic regional French cuisine. journey in lively, cosmopolitan Barcelona. sleeping on one of its pristine beaches. COST: approx. $3,995 COST: approx. $8,895 COST: from approx. $7,995
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Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy 15 Turkey Suitcase Seminar Rome and Tuscany East Africa Safari I & II CAPPADOCIA, CYPRUS AND GORILLAS AND THE THE TURQUOISE COAST Symposium GREAT MIGRATION June 18 to July 6, 2011 (19 days) CRADLE OF THE ITALIAN June 25 to July 7, 2011 (13 days) RENAISSANCE and June 30 to July 12, 2011 (13 days) Explore the enchanting lunar landscapes, June 24 to July 6, 2011 (13 days) cobalt blue lagoons and bustling cities of Discover the best of East Africa in Tanzania Explore the regions that inspired the giants Turkey with Dean Richard Saller. Begin and Rwanda with biological anthropolo- of Italy’s Renaissance: Rome, Tuscany in the capital city of Ankara, then travel to Cappa- gist Jamie Jones. Spend two unforget- and Florence with faculty leader Roberto docia to view its otherworldly, weather-sculpted tuff table days searching for the critically endangered D’Alimonte. Stanford’s 40-year ties to these storied spires and frescoed cave churches, and continue mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in the dense places give us unique access via private visits and forest of Rwanda’s Parc National des Volcans. Visit across Turkey’s heartland to visit the center of Sufic carefully crafted excursions led by fabulous local mysticism in Konya. From Antalya, travel to Northern the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project and tour the experts. In Rome, stand in awe of the ancient city and Kigali Genocide Memorial Center. In Tanzania, spot Cyprus, a former crossroads of the Mediterranean the treasures of the Vatican. In Tuscany, travel back tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara National Park and an exciting addition to this popular annual Semi- through time during our stay in Castello di Gargonza, and view elephants, cheetahs and other wildlife in nar. Back in Turkey, explore the Turquoise Coast a 13th-century hill town complete with stone houses, the Ngorongoro Crater. Visit a Maasai village and the aboard gülets, beautifully designed traditional boats. a bell tower and glorious views. Enjoy VIP seats at Olduvai Gorge, and observe vast numbers of migrat- Explore the extensive ruins of Ephesus and end in Siena’s Palio, a medieval pageant that culminates in a ing wildebeest in Serengeti National Park. Note: both cosmopolitan Istanbul, which has linked Europe and wild, bareback horse race around the famous Piazza Asia through the ages – physically, historically and del Campo. Our trip ends in Florence, where we soak groups (limited to 15 people each) travel together in culturally. up the atmosphere and art of the Renaissance. Tanzania. COST: approx. $12,495 COST: approx. $6,495 COST: approx. $7,995
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16 Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy Cruising the Rivers Italian Summer Focus on the of Provence Music Festivals Dolomites VILLAGES AND VINEYARDS UMBRIA, VERONA AND OPERA HIKING THROUGH THE ALPS OF THE RHONE AND SAONE UNDER THE STARS July 1 to 9, 2011 (9 days) June 27 to July 8, 2011 (12 days) July 1 to 11, 2011 (11 days) Walk amid Europe’s most majestic moun- Jonathan Berger, Revel in the pleasures of summer in With music historian tains, the Dolomites of northern Italy, where Provence as we tour the lush countryside DMA ’82, discover the magic of two of you’ll hear as much German being spoken and cruise on the Rhône and Saône rivers Italy’s historic summer festivals: Spo- as Italian. Traverse fertile valleys, ride a cable car up to with faculty leader Linda Paulson. Stay two nights leto’s Festival dei Due Mondi and Verona’s Arena di the lofty heights of Seceda and circle the vertical walls in picturesque Aix-en-Provence with its lively outdoor Verona. By day, savor the rich architecture, art and of the Tre Cime, or Three Peaks. Walk in the shadow markets, cafes and shops. Explore the lovely villages cuisine of Umbria and the Veneto. Admire stunning of Mt. Paterno, a front line of World War I. Savor deli- and countryside of the Luberon Valley and spend an fresco cycles and glittering mosaics in the cathedrals evening at a private ranch in France’s cowboy coun- of Orvieto, Perugia and Assisi; walk the charming cious local specialties such as wurst, goulaschsuppe try, the Camargue. Embark the intimate Rembrandt streets of medieval-era Todi; and taste wine at a and raclette as you lunch in picturesque mountain in the ancient Roman city of Arles and sail northward, family’s historic Umbrian vineyard. In Verona visit the huttes. Stay in the charming villages of Castelrotto with stops at the medieval citadel of Avignon and cit- 12th-century basilica where Romeo and Juliet were and San Cassiano and enjoy amazing views outside ies of Tournon and Vienne. Savor the vineyards of the wed in literature and tour Palladian masterpieces in your hotel window. Learn from geology professor and Rhône Valley and Burgundy, and the dynamism of nearby Vicenza. By night, enjoy world-class perfor- environmentalist Scott Burns, ’69, MS ’70, about the Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital. Conclude with mances, including open-air opera at Verona’s famed unusual formations, plant and animal life, and human stops in Beaune and Dijon and a night in Paris. Roman Theater. history of this Tyrolean mountain paradise.
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Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy 17 Mongolia Suitcase Arts of Russia Treasures of Québec WHITE NIGHTS OF ST. PETERSBURG Seminar AND MOSCOW’S LEGACY and Ontario SWEEPING STEPPES AND July 7 to 16, 2011 (10 days) CHATEAUX AND CITYSCAPES ENDLESS SKY OF FRENCH CANADA With professor of art history Wanda M. July 5 to 18, 2011 (14 days) July 17 to 23, 2011 (7 days) Corn, visit Moscow and St. Petersburg Join historian Mark Mancall on a journey to admire art treasures of Russia’s gilded Discover the francophone culture and his- to Mongolia, where most people still live the past, from traditional icons to colorful churches and tory of picturesque Québec City, Montréal and Ottawa with Canadian historians Barry traditional nomadic lifestyle. Visit the capital, lavish palaces. View works of the artists who ad- Lane and David Mendel. Take an insider’s tour of Ulaan Baatar, and explore the Gandan Monastery, vanced the goals of the Russian Revolution and the The Citadelle, official home of Canada’s Governor seat of Mongolian Buddhism. Travel to Lake Hovsgol, state art programs of Stalin and the Communists. General, and dine in one of Québec City’s most Mongolia’s largest lake, to visit the dwellings of local Visit with the artists, musicians and dancers of Rus- exclusive clubs. Travel aboard the first-class VIA nomads, stay in ger camps and attend the famous sia’s contemporary art scene. Enjoy private tours of Rail to Montréal for visits to the gothic Notre-Dame Naadam festival. In the Gobi Desert, ride camels and Moscow’s Bolshoi Theater and the Kremlin’s Armory basilica, McGill University and Mt. Royal. Continue by see the “Flaming Cliffs,” one of the world’s most re- Museum. In St. Petersburg, attend ballet and music rail to Ottawa, Canada’s capital city and a mecca for nowned paleontology sites. Admire 10,000-foot-high performances at the prestigious Stars of the White the country’s arts scene. Take a guided tour of the mountain peaks while hiking in the Yol Valley, and Nights Festival. Enjoy an after-hours tour of the Her- National Gallery’s special Caravaggio exhibit and visit search for Bactrian camels, Argali mountain sheep mitage Museum and marvel at the Amber Room of the Parliament buildings. In Québec City and Ottawa and goitered gazelle on the plains. Optional post-trip Catherine the Great’s Palace. stay at historic Fairmont chateaux, the Frontenac and extension to Genghis Khan’s capital of Karakorum. COST: approx. $8,495 Laurier, respectively. COST: approx. $6,995 COST: approx. $4,995
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18 Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy Circumnavigation Fiji Snorkeling Expedition Emerging Eastern REMOTE REEFS OF THE SOUTH SEAS of Iceland August 2 to 13, 2011 (12 days) Europe A GEOLOGICAL WONDERLAND MINSK, KIEV, MOSCOW AND CRIMEA Join marine biologist and professional July 24 to August 6, 2011 (14 days) August 11 to 22, 2011 (12 days) photographer Joel Simon, ’74, BS ’75, Join former U.S. Secretary of Defense Wil- Iceland is a revelation of elements, abound- MS ’77, on the reefs off Fiji, the definitive liam J. Perry, ’49, MS ’50, on an explora- ing with sculpted landscapes and volcanic “tropical paradise”: palm-studded, white sand beach- tion of the capitals of the emerging markets wizardry. Offshore, rock pinnacles are the es; clear, warm seas; and home to one of the world’s of Eastern Europe, including Belarus, Ukraine and seasonal home for a myriad of nesting seabirds. most engaging indigenous cultures. From our private Russia – fascinating countries that are rich in history, Travel aboard the Clipper Odyssey with faculty leader resort, discover Fiji’s extraordinary marine wilderness heart and human interest. Journey from a corner of Franklin “Lynn” Orr, ’69, in search of geological along with insights into Fijian village life, history and the Soviet past in Belarus to the ancient center of marvels. Ride snowmobiles across Vatnajökull, Eu- culture. Our chartered boat gives snorkelers of all skill the Slavs, golden Kiev, and on to Russia’s modern rope’s largest glacier; meet the residents of picture- levels access to vast varieties of South Pacific fish, capital and commercial center, Moscow. Survey postcard fishing villages as we travel northward; coral and invertebrates and the chance to marvel the Crimean peninsula, the location of an ancient cruise by Zodiac exploring remote, breathtaking fjords at the huge flat-topped coral heads (“bommies”) Greek seafaring colony as well as the site of the Yalta and past emerald hillsides laced with waterfalls; and rising from the deep to a few feet from the surface. Conference, where the fate of post-war Europe was walk among ruins that evoke the heyday of Viking Snorkeling instruction will be provided as needed; decided. Enjoy a curator-led tour of Kiev’s sobering exploration. Near Reykjavík, visit the fabled Golden independent scuba diving is also available. Circle – Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall Chernobyl Museum. Optional post-tour to Peter the COST: approx. $6,195 and the Geysir Center. Great’s enduring legacy, St. Petersburg.
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Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy 19 Mediterranean Family Adventure Costa Rica MYTHS AND MONSTERS Family Adventure July 14 to 27, 2011 (14 days) Discover the glories of the WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE June 25 to july 2, 2011 (8 days) classical world on a voyage aboard Corinthian II with Profes- Experience the beauty of Costa Rica sor Norman Naimark, ’66, MA ’68, PhD ’72. with biology professor Dmitri Petrov as we explore its lush rainforests, Begin in fabled Athens, exploring its history, pristine beaches and charming villages. Visit the area surrounding both ancient and modern, then enjoy two full days of excursions. In Turkey, Arenal Volcano, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Explore the nearby discover the extensive ruins of Ephesus. Back in Greece tour Epidaurus and forests via the trails and hanging bridges at Las Colinas, and glide from platform age-old Mycenae near Nafplion, and explore Knossos and Rethymnon on to platform on a zip line canopy tour. Swim and soak in thermally heated hot the island of Crete. Ride donkeys up the steep cliffs of Santorini and sail the springs and learn about the process of coffee production on a visit to a coffee sparkling Aegean to visit the ancient sanctuary of Zeus farm. Participate in a community-based half-day of service where our kids in Olympia. Marvel at Mt. Etna and Taormina on the meet their pen pals. Travel to the beaches of Guanacaste to snorkel or sail on island of Sicily, then cruise up the Amalfi Coast to a catamaran or paddle a sea kayak amid a diverse array of coral reef explore fabled Pompeii. End our truly legendary and marine life. adventure in historic Rome. COST: approx. $4,795 adults; COST: from approx. $6,995 adults; $4,395 kids (ages 6-18) check us out on $5,495 kids (ages 6-18) Facebook!
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20 Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy M a e d i t e r r a n e a n S e ALASKA Kantishna ISRAEL DENALI NATIONAL Mount McKinley Suez PARK JORDAN Cairo Canal Talkeetna Giza SINAI PENINSULA Anchorage A LASKA E GYPT SAUDI ARABIA Kenai Sharm el Sheikh Peninsula Nile Seward Red KENAI FJORDS Gulf of Sea NATIONAL PARK Alaska Luxor
check us out on Facebook! Egypt Family Adventure Alaska Family Adventure WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN December 24, 2011, to January 2, 2012 GLACIERS, WHALES AND BEARS, OH MY! (10 days) July 31 to August 9, 2011 (10 days) Explore ancient civilizations along the legendary Experience the natural wonders of Alaska – from the Kenai Fjords Nile River and the Sinai Peninsula with faculty leader to Denali National Park with faculty leader Scott Pearson. From Marsh McCall. Beginning in Cairo, visit the Great Pyramids of Anchorage, drive to Seward and board a small ship bound for Giza and the Sphinx, play soccer with local Egyptian kids, view the treasures Kenai Fjords National Park, home to glaciers and prolific marine wildlife, of “King Tut” at the Egyptian Museum and search for treasures of your own including whales, Steller sea lions, sea otters and puffins. Travel inland to at the Khan-el-Khalili Bazaar. In Sharm el Sheikh, snorkel in the Red Sea Talkeetna and continue on to Denali National Park with its or visit Mount Sinai, where it is believed that Moses more than 6 million acres of protected wilderness. was given the Ten Commandments, and ride Explore along the “park road,” seeking out griz- by camel to a Bedouin-style tented dinner in zlies, caribou, wolves and moose on the way the desert. In Luxor, visit the tombs and to our backcountry lodge. Hike through pris- temples of ancient pharaohs. Sail the tine wilderness, perfect those gold-panning Nile on a felucca (Egyptian sailboat) skills, watch a dog sled demonstration and and return to Cairo to explore its perhaps take a flight-seeing tour by small Islamic heritage. plane. Return to Anchorage via the scenic COST: approx. $6,295 adults; Alaska Railroad. $6,095 kids (ages 8-18) COST: approx. $5,995 adults; $5,795 kids (ages 6-18)
21 Romania and Bulgaria Peru: On the Inca Trail Canadian Heli-Hiking FROM THE SACRED VALLEY PEAKS AND GLACIERS OF Suitcase Seminar TO MACHU PICCHU BRITISH COLUMBIA E.U. NATIONS OF THE BLACK SEA August 26 to September 5, 2011 (11 days) August 2011 (8 days) August 17 to September 2, 2011 (17 days) Become immersed in the myths, legends Enjoy spectacular hikes in British Colum- Once a vital part of the Roman, Byzantine and history of the Inca with archaeologist bia’s magnificent and seldom-visited Purcell and Turkish Ottoman empires, these two John Rick. Begin in the beautiful colonial Mountains. Begin in Banff and journey west southeastern nations, strategically located town of Cuzco set high in the Andes and travel to the through the Canadian Rockies. As we fly by heli- on the Black Sea, are now European Union Sacred Valley, lined with picturesque markets, color- copter to breathtaking locations – a summit ridge, a James Ward, PhD members. Join history professor ful artisan villages, impressive churches and remark- glacier-carved valley, mountain meadows filled with ’08, in Bucharest, Romania’s Parisian-influenced able Inca sites. Near the town of Ollantaytambo, visit wildflowers, a cluster of alpine lakes – learn about the capital. In Transylvania, view Bran (or Dracula’s) the ruins of Pisaq and bargain with local craftsmen in geology and the human history of the region. Hikes Castle amid dark forests and misty lakes. Explore the the town’s famous textile market. The highlight of our that cater to a variety of ability and endurance levels enchanting narrow streets, cobblestone paths and and led by expert wilderness guides are offered each massive 210-foot clock tower in the medieval town adventure is a four-day trek along the famed Inca Trail day, exploring vast areas of high-country terrain once Sighisoara. Marvel at Bucovina’s lavishly painted to Machu Picchu, fully supported by expert guides, accessible only to the most hardy of adventurers. Re- monasteries and visit traditional Hungarian and porters and cooks. Arrive at the Sun Gate and stand Jewish villages. In Bulgaria, explore Rila Monastery in awe at Machu Picchu, the perfectly preserved Inca lax in idyllic mountain hideaways, staying three nights founded in 927 by hermit monks. Continue to its city. Those preferring not to do the trek may opt to each at the cozy Bobbie Burns and Bugaboo lodges. capital, Sofia, to tour the Orthodox cathedral, reach Machu Picchu via train to Aguas Calientes. COST: approx. $6,595 Ottoman mosque and museums. COST: approx. $5,595
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22 Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy Journey to Lhasa by Rail Silk Road Tuscany Walk DESIGNED FOR STANFORD GRADUATE CASTLES, CHIANTI AND SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ALUMNI Suitcase Seminar CLASSIC COUNTRYSIDE August 2011 (13 days) TRACING CHINA’S ANCIENT September 5 to 17, 2011 (13 days) CARAVAN ROUTES Travel aboard the luxurious Tangula Express September 5 to 25, 2011 (21 days) Tuscany is perhaps the most popular of all train on the world’s highest railway for an Italian destinations, and for good reason. Join Stanford history professor Lyman unforgettable journey across China. Begin With faculty leader and medieval scholar Van Slyke on a journey to China’s remote in Beijing with a visit to the Imperial Garden Summer Ed Steidle and historian Peter Watson leading the northwest, following the ancient trade Palace, and meet with Stanford alumni working in way, walk through the rolling hills and lush valleys, routes familiarly known as the Silk Road. Explore the business and technology sectors, who are at the oasis cities flanked by towering sand dunes, archae- dense woods and ancient olive groves of this storied forefront of China’s growing economic development. ological sites of long-gone kingdoms and Buddhist land. Discover tiny villages with centuries-old stone Then board our deluxe train and travel to unique grottoes filled with art treasures. Learn about the cul- houses and explore the magnificent treasures of me- stops along the Tibetan Plateau, including Xining, ture of the Uyghur people who inhabit this desolate dieval and renaissance art and architecture in glori- home to ancient monasteries and mosques; Yuzhu region. Continue to Kashgar and take in the sights ous Siena. Picnic on savory cheeses, prosciutto and Feng, the tallest peak in the East Kunlun Mountains; and sounds of its Sunday bazaar, a kaleidoscopic breads and sample locally aged Brunello and Chianti and Tangula, site of the world’s highest railway sta- experience that captures the multi-ethnic heritage of wines. Climb the iconic towers of San Gimignano, tion. In Lhasa, explore the massive Potala Palace and this Central Asian outpost. Visit Xian, the great capital explore an ancient Etruscan township and stay in an sacred monasteries, visit a traditional Tibetan medical of the Tang Dynasty, and Chengdu, an essential elegant palazzo as we learn about the long, turbulent clinic and sip tea in a private home. source of the silk trade. and always-colorful history of Tuscany and its people.
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Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy 23 Tanzania Field Seminar South Africa Treasures of the AN EXPLORATION WITH STANFORD STUDENTS Women’s Seminar Adriatic Sea September 8 to 24, 2011 (17 days) EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT CROATIA’S DALMATIAN COAST AFTER APARTHEID AND SOUTHERN ITALY Study research conservation and land September 9 to 21, 2011 (13 days) September 12 to 24, 2011 (13 days) rights issues alongside Stanford sopho- Examine the historical, political and social Discover the beauty and rich history of the mores and Professor Bill Durham, ’71. Our aspects that challenge today’s women of Adriatic on a voyage aboard Corinthian II learning adventure begins as we join Stanford under- South Africa during Travel/Study’s second with Professor Gail Lapidus. Contemplate graduates for an on-campus, pre-trip seminar and program specifically designed for women. Join edu- the roots of Venetian power at the Doge’s Palace continues in Tanzania where we note firsthand how cation professor Prudence Carter as we meet with and centuries of plundered treasures in St. Mark’s precious resources are utilized by the people and researchers and educators at Cape Town University Basilica. Sailing to Croatia, visit the medieval town of Split, whose Palace of Diocletian remains behind its animals that inhabit this East African republic – one and engage in discussions with women entrepre- ancient walls. On the island of Korcula visit coastal of the oldest-known continuously inhabited areas on neurs, small business owners and community lead- Earth. View wildlife from small safari vehicles by day towns with their signature white walls and terra cotta ers at the forefront of South African development and roofs. Visit Dubrovnik’s cathedrals, which house and hear about various academic research projects arts initiatives. Discover life in the townships of Jo- major works by Titian and Andrea Del Sarto. In Kotor, from Stanford students in the evening. This unique hannesburg and learn the sobering history of division one of the best-preserved medieval towns along the program combines the excitement of engaging in at the acclaimed Apartheid Museum. Conclude with Dalmatian coast, ponder the confluence of Western spirited dialogues and learning from a gifted a visit to Oprah Winfrey’s Leadership Academy and and Eastern cultures as we delve into its tumultuous Stanford professor in the field. a two-day safari in the Thornybush Game Reserve history. Dock at Saranda and drive to the archaeo- COST: approx. $6,995 outside Kruger National Park. logical site of Butrint to explore its ruins.
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24 Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy Journey from Bhutan Suitcase Seminar Ancient Cities of the JOURNEY TO A REMOTE Prague to Paris MOUNTAIN KINGDOM Eastern Mediterranean MAIN, RHINE AND THE CITY OF LIGHT October 2011 (16 days) VOYAGE FROM ATHENS TO CAIRO September 27 to October 10, 2011 October 4 to 19, 2011 (16 days) (14 days) Discover the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, one of the most isolated countries Join faculty leader Frank Romer, MA ’71, Join expert historian Bob Hamrdla, ’59, in the world and filled with treasures few PhD ’74, to experience the most awe- MA ’64, on a river and train trip between tourists ever see. Our faculty leader, history professor inspiring sites of the ancient world on a two of Europe’s most romantic cities. On single voyage aboard the Corinthian II. After viewing our cruise, visit charming old-world villages set on the Mark Mancall, has a broad knowledge of the region the Athenian monuments of Greece’s capital city, sail banks of winding rivers and view the centuries-old and of Buddhism. His recent appointment as the upon the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Minoan vineyards and pastoral rolling hills that still mark the director of the Royal Education Commission of Bhu- landscape between the cities that are emblematic of tan and his long relationship with local people open palace of Knossos, the medieval quarter of Rhodes the rapidly transforming new Europe. From Prague, many doors for Stanford travelers. Admire dzongs and the astounding Greco-Roman monuments of travel to Nuremberg and board the elegant River (monumental fortress monasteries), contemplate Perge, Aspendos and Side on the Turkish coast. Cloud II to cruise to Strasbourg. Then travel by TGV holy Buddhist shrines, meet with local dignitaries and Journey to Antioch, then on to the world’s best- to Paris. Our adventure takes us to six UNESCO government officials, observe the country’s arts and preserved Crusader castle, Krak des Chevaliers, in World Heritage sites: the historic centers of Prague, crafts tradition, take a lesson in noodle making and Syria. After exploring the ruins at Cyprus, sail to Israel, Bamberg, and Strasbourg; the Würzburg Residenz; shop in local markets. Visit the Taktsang Monastery, then transit the Suez Canal to reach the rose-colored Speyer Cathedral; and the banks of the Seine in spectacularly located on the side of a cliff nearly city of Petra. Cairo’s pyramids are a fitting culmination Paris. 3,000 feet above the valley floor. of this remarkable journey.
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Stanford Travel/Study | 650.725.1093 | www.stanfordalumni.org/travelstudy 25 Borneo Suitcase Around Sicily Aboard Burma Suitcase Seminar ON THE ROAD TO MANDALAY Seminar Sea Cloud II November 1 to 13, 2011 (13 days) ANCIENT RAIN FORESTS AND ART TREASURES AND DIVERSE WILDLIFE ANCIENT TEMPLES With religious studies professor Carl October 6 to 20, 2011 (15 days) October 21 to 29, 2011 (9 days) Bielefeldt, explore the remote and isolated Enjoy this rare opportunity to follow in the Embark the deluxe tall ship Sea Cloud “Golden Land” of Burma, now officially footsteps of British explorer and travel writer II for a seven-night circumnavigation of called Myanmar. Ruled by a repressive military junta, Redmon O’Hanlon during our eight-night Sicily with art historian Christine Junker- the Burmese people have managed to retain their tra- cruise aboard the MV Orient Pandaw. Embarking from man, exploring scenic hilltowns and colossal ruins ditional ways, their lives imbued with Theravada Bud- Sibu, a vestige of old China, we view the Peladus dating back to ancient Greek and Roman times. dhism and animist religious beliefs. Travel from the Rapids, sail up the Baleh River and navigate the lon- Call at Palermo to see the Palatine Chapel, known British colonial city of Rangoon to Inle Lake in scenic gest river in Malaysia, the Rajang, which is rarely vis- for its extraordinary mosaics, and drive to Monreale Shan state. Tour the old royal capital city of Mandalay ited due to its remoteness. With faculty leader Scott to discover the Norman cathedral. Step ashore at and view hundreds of temple ruins in Bagan. Cruise Pearson providing insights along the way, visit Iban Trapani and visit the splendid Greek theater com- for five days up the broad Irrawaddy River on the MV longhouses, take daily side trips up tributaries to view plex at Segesta and the medieval hilltown of Erice. In Pandaw 1947, a charming colonial-era teakwood the remnants of the colonial Brooke Raj and peer into Agrigento admire the Doric structures in the Valley of riverboat. Go ashore to visit historic monasteries the lush tropical rain forests that line the rivers and Temples, and explore Syracuse where we are guests and remote villages with bustling local markets, and make up one of the planet’s most diverse ecosys- at a baroque palazzo. Optional pre-trip extension to explore lavishly gilded stupas and ancient pagodas. tems. Crocodiles, monitor lizards and the hornbill are Taormina and post-trip extension in Malta. COST: in development among the common sights we’ll see. COST: from approx. $6,995 COST: in development
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