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Harvard Alumni Travels Discover • Learn • Connect • Explore 2020 HARVARD ALUMNI TRAVELS DISCOVER • LEARN • CONNECT • EXPLORE Silk Road Odyssey: The Five ‘Stans Kazakhstan • Kyrgyzstan • Uzbekistan Tajikistan • Turkmenistan October 5-23, 2020 with Alexandra Vacroux, PhD, Executive Director of the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies Caption Study Leader Join a modern-day exploration of Central Asia’s fabled Alexandra Vacroux “Five ‘Stans” — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, holds a PhD in and Turkmenistan — admiring their historic treasures and Government from Harvard University meeting the hospitable people who live and work in these where she is currently ancient, exotic lands. Trace the path of the great camel caravans executive director along the Old Silk Road, admiring the vaulted portals of the of the Davis Center for Russian and mosques and madrassahs, their domes cloaked in sky-blue Eurasian Studies. Her scholarly ceramic tiles. Discover five different UNESCO World Heritage work addresses many Russian and sites, including the historic Old Towns of the fabled Uzbek oases, Eurasian policy issues and she teaches Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. Wander the fabulous bazaars popular courses on the comparative politics of Eurasia and post-Soviet and step into the past on the streets of Silk Road trade centers conflict. She is an active member of crowned with complex Persian architecture. Along the way, the bilateral Working Group on the tour a traditional Kazakh falcon farm, learn about Uzbekistan’s Future of U.S.–Russia Relations, and education system during a specially arranged visit to a private co-chairs the Davis Center’s long- school, attend an engaging performance of the Kyrgyz Epic of running Comparative Politics Seminar. Manas, and meet with representatives of a Tajik NGO. While living in Moscow for more than a decade in the 1990s, she was consultant to the Russian Privatization Agency, president of the American Activity Level 4: brokerage for the Brunswick Warburg investment bank, and member of the UP FOR A CHALLENGE board of United Way Moscow. She This trip is rated as rigorous touring due to the substantial distances covered; the also served as research associate length of some bus rides; the extensive walking and stair climbing required; and the overall shortcomings of the tourism infrastructure. The itinerary features a at the Center for Economic and significant amount of touring on foot. Many streets are made of packed dirt, and Financial Research (CEFIR), a Russian some attractions are only accessible via steep staircases with tall uneven steps. think tank associated with the New Some sites and hotels may not offer elevators. Border crossings may require Economic School. As a commentator, crossing a relatively long distance by foot while managing your own bags — up she has been praised as “refreshing,” to about a half-mile. To fully enjoy this adventure, travelers must be able to walk “straightforward,” and “quick and to the at least two miles a day; flexibility and a willingness to accept local standards of point.” She has appeared on stations amenities and services are highly recommended as well. In true expedition style, ranging from WBUR, Fox News Radio, some delays or changes in the itinerary are likely. China Central TV, Hromadske TV (Ukraine), and speaks regularly TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT at community forums at home ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL and abroad. Trip Sampling LAND & RAIL CRUISES RIVERS & LAKES HMSC COLOMBIA: FROM BOGOTA MEDITERRANEAN MASTERPIECES: ELBE RIVER CRUISE ON ELBE TO CARTAGENA CADIZ TO NICE ON SEA CLOUD II PRINCESSE II MAR 12-23, 2020 APR 16-25, 2020 MAR 31 – APR 11, 2020 Jeffrey Quilter Joseph Greene Thomas F. Kelly DETROIT, THE MOTOR CITY: SAILING ANCIENT TRADE ROUTES THE PEARLS OF THE PO: FROM THEN & NOW ON SEA CLOUD II VENICE TO PARMA ON LA VENEZIA MAY 14-18, 2020 JUN 27-JUL 9, 2020 MAY 9-17, 2020 Alice DeLana Timothy J. Colton Joyce Chaplin HMSC ZAMBIA & NAMIBIA CRUISING ALASKA’S GLACIERS & GREAT JOURNEY THROUGH MAY 30-JUN 15, 2020 THE INSIDE PASSAGE ON LE SOLEAL EUROPE: THE RHINE RIVER AND Richard Wrangham & Elizabeth Ross JUL 29–AUG 5, 2020 SWITZERLAND Harvey Fineberg & Mary Wilson JUL 17-27, 2020 HMSC NATIVE AMERICAN VOICES Christie McDonald MAY 31 – JUN 8, 2020 CELTIC CLASSICS ON THE IRISH Philip Deloria SEA ON SEA CLOUD II ICONIC CHRISTMAS MARKETS: AUG 8-16, 2020 VIENNA TO NUREMBERG ON LANDSCAPES OF PEACE: Catherine McKenna AMAVIOLA THE LEGACY OF WWI IN BELGIUM DEC 6–14, 2020 & FRANCE ADRIATIC ODYSSEY: VENICE TO Sue Schopf JUN 15-23, 2020 CATANIA ON SEA CLOUD II R. Nicholas Burns OCT 4-12, 2020 Lino Pertile FAMILY ADVENTURES THE HOLY LAND: ISRAEL & PALESTINE SEP 6-16, 2020 SICILY BY SAIL: CATANIA TO NAPLES GREECE FAMILY ODYSSEY: Peter Machinist ON SEA CLOUD II THE PELOPONNESE ON RUNNING OCT 11-19, 2020 HBS INCREDIBLE BHUTAN ON WAVES Diana Sorensen OCT 5–19, 2020 JUN 18-27, 2020 NEW YEAR’S GALAPAGOS James Simpson KUMANO KODO: THE SACRED SITES ON ORIGIN & PILGRIMAGE ROUTES OF THE KII JAPAN FAMILY ADVENTURE DEC 26, 2020 – JAN 4, 2021 MOUNTAINS OF JAPAN (TOKYO, KYOTO & HIROSHIMA) James Costa NOV 6–14, 2020 JUN 27 – JUL 8, 2020 Gavin H. Whitelaw Ted Gilman Alumni Travels Left: caption. Right: caption. MONDAY-TUESDAY, FRIDAY-SATURDAY, ceramics, jewelry, and carpets, OCTOBER 5-6 OCTOBER 9-10 then make a stop at the Courage USA/Almaty, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Monument, commemorating the survivors of a major earthquake Kazakhstan Fly to Bishkek, the capital of in 1966. Admire Independence Depart USA bound for Almaty, neighboring Kyrgyzstan. Visit Square and the Shahid Memorial Kazakhstan. Most flights arrive some of the city’s beautiful Complex, dedicated to those late on Tuesday night or very green parks and buildings, killed during Stalin’s purges in early on Wednesday morning. including Victory and Oak Parks, 1938. After a lunch with spe- Upon arrival, transfer to a five- Ala Too Square, and the Statue cially invited local guests, stroll star hotel in the city center for a of Manas, commemorating through some of Tashkent’s three-night stay. Intercontinental Kyrgyzstan’s mythical hero. Meet oldest remaining monuments, Almaty Hotel or similar (in flight) with a local who participated including Khast Imam Square, in the Kyrgyz Revolution of the 16th-century Kukeldash WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, 2010, and together visit the Ata Madrassah, and Chorsu Bazaar. OCTOBER 7-8 Beiit Memorial Complex to pay By special arrangement, view the Almaty respects to fallen Kyrgyz heroes Uthman Koran, considered by and leaders. Admire UNESCO- Sunni Muslims to be the oldest After an introductory lecture, listed Burana Tower, one of the Koran in the world, and visit the begin exploring Almaty, the only existing Silk Road watch- private studio of a sixth-gener- largest city in Kazakhstan. towers in Kyrgyzstan, and attend ation Uzbek ceramicist whose Start with a visit to Panfilov a lively demonstration of Kyrgyz family has revived the lost art of Park and candy-colored Zenkov horse games, followed by lunch natural dye use. Lotte City Hotel Cathedral, one of the few surviv- with a village family. Enjoy dinner Tashkent Palace or similar ing czarist-era buildings left in with a traditional performance of (2B, 2L, 2D) the city. Admire the traditional selections from the Kyrgyz tale instruments on display at the The Epic of Manas, a UNESCO TUESDAY, delightful Museum of Musical Masterpiece of Cultural Heritage. OCTOBER 13 Instruments, and enjoy a Hyatt Regency Bishkek or similar Khujand, Tajkistan breathtaking cable-car ride up to (2B, 2L, 2D) Kok-Tobe Hill with fantastic views Cross the Uzbek/Tajik border of the city. Outside of Almaty, SUNDAY-MONDAY, and continue to Khujand, visit the Olympic-sized Medeo OCTOBER 11-12 Tajikistan’s second largest city, Sports Complex, set in the foot- Tashkent, Uzbekistan founded by Alexander the Great hills of the gorgeous Zailiysky in the 4th century BC. Visit the Alatau Mountains, and attend Fly to the Uzbek capital, remains of the 10th-century a demonstration of traditional Tashkent, and explore its Timurmalik Fortress, the poet Kazakh falconry at a falcon farm, fascinating mix of ancient and Muslihiddin’s memorial com- where hunters put the beauti- modern sights. Enjoy a privately plex, and the Historical Museum ful birds through their paces. guided tour of the Museum of Sogdiana with its recon- Intercontinental Almaty Hotel or of Applied Arts, displaying structed medieval gate. During similar (2B, 2L, 1D) hundreds of colorful fabrics, dinner this evening, meet with FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL Nur-Sultan Karaganda Semey Atyrau KAZAKHSTAN Aralsk Lake Balkhash Aral Sea Kyzylorda Bishkek Almaty KYZYL KUM DE SE Tokmok Khiva RT Tashkent Dashoguz KYRGYZSTAN KARA KUM Caspian MAP AREA DESERT UZBEKISTAN Khujand Sea TURKMENISTAN Bukhara Samarkand TAJIKISTAN Ashgabat Dushanbe representatives of a local NGO and a UNESCO World Heritage residence of the Khivan khan, and hear their experiences of Site. Tour the 12th-century Kalon and the 10th-century Dzhuma living and working in Tajikistan. Assembly with its masterful Mosque with its 115 carved Hotel Khujand Deluxe or similar 150-foot minaret. Nearby is the wooden columns. The khans (B, L, D) Ark Citadel, the original fortress had several residences, but the of Bukhara, where you’ll meet Kunya Ark dates back to the 12th WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, its Senior Scientific Advisor in century as the original residence. OCTOBER 14-15 charge of ongoing renovations. Asia Hotel Khiva or similar Samarkand, Uzbekistan Discover the infamous Zindan (2B, 2L, 2D) Prison where two of Britain’s After a morning stroll through finest Great Game players were WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, Khujand’s exciting Panshanbe imprisoned, and the 10th-cen- OCTOBER 21-23 Bazaar, drive back into tury Ismael Samani Mausoleum Uzbekistan and on towards Dashoguz • Ashgabat with its 16 different styles of the fabled Silk Road oasis of Set out across the border brickwork.
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