October 11 to 20, 2020 a Program of the Stanford Alumni Association
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ABOARD LE PONANT October 11 to 20, 2020 a program of the stanford alumni association The magnificent 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 Malta 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 wine pressed from grapes grown on the slopes of Mount Etna and authentic Neapolitan pizza. 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, entertaining.” Stanford Alumni Association, 1995; Dean’s Teaching Award, Stanford University, 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 SIGN UP ONLINE: alumni.stanford.edu/trip?italy2020 OR BY PHONE: (650) 725-1093 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 lunch of an expansive view of the Sicilian that today overlooks a 16th- SUNDAY & MONDAY, traditional Maltese cuisine, 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 olive 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 PHOENICIA 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 food, 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 wines 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 breakfast 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.