ABOARD LE PONANT

October 11 to 20, 2020

a program of the stanford alumni association The magnifcent turquoise waters of the Mediterranean have captivated human hearts for millennia. We invite you to join us on a journey following in the wake of generations before us, to the alluring towns of and eastern Sicily, and up Italy’s Tyrrhenian and Ligurian coasts. Our visits to Greek and Roman ruins, Romanesque-Gothic churches and cliffside castles are peppered with opportunities to taste local specialties, including pressed from grapes grown on the slopes of Mount Etna and authentic Neapolitan . Join us aboard Le Ponant as it takes us to off-the-beaten-track sites in the Mediterranean.

BRETT S. THOMPSON, ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY SICILY, ITALY Highlights WALK in the footsteps of DELIGHT in the baroque EMBARK on the newly DISCOVER the age-old the Roman emperor Tiberius churches and piazzas of refurbished Le Ponant, charm and cultural treasures at his seaside villa, and Lucca and the striking now boasting 16 spacious, of Valletta, founded by the marvel at the monumental architecture of Massa luxurious cabins that allow Order of the Knights of sculptures that once Marittima, both towns travelers to enjoy the journey St. John in the 16th century. decorated his grotto. still preserved within as much as the destinations. their imposing city walls. COVER: BAY OF NAPLES, ITALY

VALLETTA, MALTA Faculty Leader

NORMAN NAIMARK, ’66, MA ’68, PHD ’72, is the Robert and Florence McDonnell Professor of East European Studies and has served as chair of Stanford’s history department, the Burke Family Director of Stanford’s Bing Overseas Studies Program and the Sakurako and William Fisher Family Director of Stanford’s Global Studies Division. Norman’s love for Italy only intensified after he served as Stanford Faculty-in-Residence in the fall of 2017. On this program, Norman will explore the history of the Mediterranean, then examine Italy’s modern history, including the topics of Mussolini and Italian fascism, World War II and its aftermath in Italy, and “Norman’s contemporary Italian politics, society and attitudes towards the European Union.

lectures were — Robert and Florence McDonnell Professor of East European Studies, relevant, Stanford University — Senior fellow, Hoover Institution and Stanford’s Freeman Spogli Institute informed, for International Studies — Former Sakurako and William Fisher Family Director, Global Studies Division, full of great Stanford University information — Author, Stalin and the Fate of Europe: The Postwar Struggle for Sovereignty (Harvard University Press, 2019) and delightfully — Recipient: Richard W. Lyman Award for outstanding faculty volunteer service, Stanford Alumni Association, 1995; Dean’s Teaching Award, Stanford University, entertaining.” 1991–1992, 2002–2003; and the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the

DIANA BING DAVES Federal Republic of Germany, 1996 M C L A U G H L I N , ’ 6 2 , — BA ’66, MA ’68 and PhD ’72—all history, Stanford University STANFORD TRAVELER

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GAETA, ITALY F RANCE Marina di Carrara Nice Lucca Ligurian Piombino Sea Massa Marittima I TALY Adriatic Gaeta Sperlonga Naples Sea Herculaneum Tyrrhenian Sea Salina Ionian M e a Lipari Sea d i t e r r a n e a n S e SICILY Taormina

M ALTA Valletta TAORMINA, SICILY, ITALY

3600 and 2500 B.C.E., and Roman periods. Stand in the to be the home of Aeolus, god of learn about the rituals that heart of the Greek theater, and wind. Stopping first at Lipari, visit Itinerary were once performed at this peer through the columns for the site of an ancient acropolis temple complex. After a of an expansive view of the Sicilian that today overlooks a 16th- SUNDAY & MONDAY, traditional Maltese , stroll coastline and Mount Etna, the century castle and archaeological OCTOBER 11 & 12 among the streets of Valletta and largest active volcano in Europe. museum. Sail on to Salina, home U.S. / VALLETTA, MALTA see the Grandmaster’s Palace Wander through Taormina’s to groves, caper bushes, Depart the U.S. on overnight and the baroque Co-Cathedral quaint streets and pristine and fig and citrus trees. Sample flights, and arrive in Malta’s of Saint John. Embark Le Ponant gardens before arriving at the sweet Malvasia wine, a specialty capital city on Monday. Transfer later this afternoon. LE PONANT Benanti winery for a wine tasting of these islands. LE PONANT (B,L,D) to our hotel then gather for a (B,L,D) and lunch on the flanks of the welcome reception this evening. volcano. LE PONANT (B,L,D) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 MALTA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 NAPLES TAORMINA, SICILY, ITALY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 Disembark this morning in TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 This morning we drop anchor in LIPARI AND SALINA, the Bay of Naples, one of the VALLETTA / EMBARK Taormina, a small town on the AEOLIAN ISLANDS oldest continuously inhabited Begin the day at the Tarxien eastern cost of Sicily, home to Cruise today through the cities in the world. Travel to the Temples, a UNESCO World the Greeks during the 8th century picturesque Aeolian Islands, long nearby site of Herculaneum, Heritage site dating between and through the Hellenistic and considered in Greek mythology the affluent Roman town that VALLETTA, MALTA

TAORMINA, SICILY, ITALY LIPARI, ITALY

like neighboring Pompeii was SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 destroyed in the eruption of Mount GAETA / SPERLONGA PIOMBINO / MARINA DI CARRARA / Vesuvius in 79 C.E. Herculaneum Sail along the Campania coast, MASSA MARITTIMA LUCCA Continue up Italy’s coastline to From Marina di Carrara travel was a residential town, which is landing in Gaeta, defined by its dock in Piombino, then drive inland to Lucca, which is completely evidenced in the opulent homes, castle perched on a grassy cliff. to Massa Marittima, a Tuscan enclosed by stone ramparts built filled with magnificent mosaics, Head to nearby Sperlonga, a small walled city that is considered one in the 16th and 17th centuries. private baths and fountains, town that features the remains of of the medieval jewels of Tuscany. Enjoy the city’s plethora of remarkably well-preserved in the the Villa of Tiberius. Explore the Take a guided walking tour through Romanesque churches and volcano’s ash. After returning to site and grotto where the emperor the Piazza Garibaldi and the city’s palaces while strolling along the Naples, dine on a familiar , is said to have entertained guests, 13th-century Duomo, and admire tree-lined avenues. Afterward travel pizza, in the place of its birth in and view the enormous sculptures its Romanesque and Gothic into the countryside to an estate the 19th century. Venture to the and artifacts at the adjoining architecture. Wandering through for a tour and tasting of Lucchese National Archaeological Museum National Archaeological Museum the cobblestone streets, discover and locally produced olive to appreciate its vast collection of of Sperlonga. Tour the scenic the Palazzo Comunale as well as oil. LE PONANT (B,L,D) Roman antiquities and artifacts Villa Matilde winery, and indulge the Palazzo Pretorio, which was from both Herculaneum and in a tasting and lunch. LE PONANT home to the chief magistrate. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Pompeii. LE PONANT (B,L,D) (B,L,D) LE PONANT (B,L,D) NICE, FRANCE After on board, transfer to the airport in Nice for flights home. (B) Le Ponant Program Cost* Le Ponant is a sleek, 290-foot-long, three-masted sailing vessel. Rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy Built in France in 1991, Le Ponant is currently being refurbished and as specified. features 16 well-appointed staterooms positioned midship, all with CAT. DESCRIPTION DOUBLE SINGLE** sea views (some with private balcony), minibar, WiFi system, individual Marie-Galante Deck with a air-conditioning, telephone, bathrobes, and private shower and toilet. 1 porthole, queen or twin beds, — $15,595 approx. 146 sq. ft. The four-level vessel has ample deck space and includes a Jacuzzi, a spacious sun deck, a fitness area, the Le Diamant Restaurant and a bar. Marie-Galante Deck with a 2 porthole, queen or twin beds, $11,495 $16,595 approx. 170sq. ft.

SOLEIL DECK Marie-Galante Deck with one 3 or two portholes, queen or twin $12,595 —

Jacuzzi Bar beds, approx. 231 sq. ft.

Sun Deck Saint-Barth Deck, private 4 balcony, queen or twin beds, $13,395 — approx. 177 sq. ft. ANTIGUA DECK

Saint-Barth Deck, private Le Diamant $17,995 — 1 5 balcony, queen or twin beds, Restaurant approx. 200 sq. ft.

Antigua Deck, private balcony, SAINT-BARTH DECK 6 queen bed, approx. $26,995 — 474 sq. ft. Multimedia 6 14 lounge 4 2 Emeraude Marina Reception Salon - Bar *Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person. 1 Fitness & 5 3 Spa **Single accommodations may be limited to as few as 2 cabins.

MARIE-GALANTE DECK

17 15 12 10 8 6

16 14 11 9 7

Cabin specifics and renderings are approximate and subject to change while the ship is under renovation. Information Terms & Conditions

DATES Deposit & Final Payment arrangements and exercise every October 11 to 20, 2020 (10 days) A $1,000-per-person deposit is care possible in doing so. However, required to reserve space for this we can assume no liability for SIZE program. Sign up online at alumni. injury, damage, loss, accident, This program can accommodate 25 participants. Single accom- stanford.edu/trip?italy2020 or call delay or irregularity in connection modations are extremely limited; please call for availability. Travel/Study at (650) 725-1093. with the service of any automobile, Final payment is due 120 days motor coach, launch or any other INCLUDED prior to departure. As a condition conveyance used in carrying 1 night of deluxe hotel accommodations 7-night cruise of participation, all confirmed out this program or for the acts participants are required to sign a or defaults of any company or aboard Le Ponant 8 , 7 and 7 dinners Release of Liability. person engaged in conveying the Welcome and farewell receptions Gratuities to guides, drivers passenger or in carrying out the Cancellations & Refunds and ship crew for all group activities All tours and excursions arrangements of the program. We Deposits and any payments are as described in the itinerary Transfers and baggage cannot accept any responsibility for refundable, less a $500-per- handling on program arrival and departure days Port fees losses or additional expenses due person cancellation fee, until 120 to delay or changes in air or other and embarkation taxes Minimal medical, accident and days prior to departure. After that services, sickness, weather, strike, evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture series date, refunds can be made only war, quarantine, force majeure or if the program is sold out and and predeparture materials, including a recommended reading other causes beyond our control. your place(s) can be resold, in list, a selected book, a map and travel information Services All such losses or expenses will which case a $1,000-per-person of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout have to be borne by the passenger cancellation fee will apply. the program as tour rates provide arrangements Insurance only for the time stated. We reserve NOT INCLUDED Stanford Travel/Study provides the right to make such alterations International and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees all travelers who are U.S. or to this published itinerary as may Immunization costs and beverages other than those Canadian citizens with minimal be deemed necessary. We reserve * specified as included Independent and private transfers medical, accident and evacuation the right to cancel any program Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess- coverage under our group-travel prior to departure, in which case Program Cost the entire payment will be refunded baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal without further obligation on our Rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup levels of protection while you are part. We also reserve the right as specified. services traveling on this program. You may to decline to accept or retain choose to subscribe to optional any person as a member of the AIR ARRANGEMENTS trip-cancellation and baggage program. No refund will be made You are responsible for booking and purchasing airfare to the insurance. Information will be for an unused portion of any tour start location and from the end location of the program. These provided to travelers with their unless arrangements are made in air purchases are NOT included in the program cost. To assist welcome materials. The product sufficient time to avoid penalties. you in making these independent arrangements, we will send offered includes special benefits Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. It is understood that you details with your confirmation materials on when to arrive if you purchase your policy within 14 days of written confirmation of the ship’s ticket, when issued, shall and depart. your participation on the trip. constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the cruise WHAT TO EXPECT Eligibility company. The airlines concerned We consider this program to be moderately active with ample We encourage membership in the are not to be held responsible opportunity to take in the beautiful coastal scenery from the Stanford Alumni Association as for any act, omission or event comfort of our ship. Daily excursions involve one to three miles the program cost for nonmembers during the time that passengers of walking on city streets, which are, in some cases, uneven is $300 more than the members’ are not on board their plane or price. A person traveling as a paid or cobblestone. In several instances, such as at museums, conveyance. Neither the Stanford guest of a current member will Alumni Association, nor Stanford archaeological sites and castles, guided tours require climbing not be charged the nonmember University, nor our operators accept up and down several flights of stairs and standing in one place fee. To purchase a membership, liability for any carrier’s cancellation for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. Stairs may not have handrails, and visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/ penalty incurred by the purchase buildings may not have elevators. Our ship, Le Ponant, does not membership or call (650) 725-0692. of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program have an elevator. Participants must be physically fit, active and Responsibility price is based on rates in effect in in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years of age or older The Stanford Alumni Association, December 2019 and is subject to on this program. Stanford University and our change without notice to reflect operators act only as agents fluctuations in exchange rates, for the passenger with respect tariffs or fuel charges. to transportation and ship

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ABOARD LE PONANT

October 11 to 20, 2020

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“A beautiful ship, wonderful ports of call and lectures all enhanced the entire trip. The setting could not have been better.”

RICHARD WILSON DARLING, ISLANDS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN, 2016

LUCCA, ITALY