April 10-24, 2016 September 17-25, 2020 Cruising the AdriaticIndia & Aegean Seas Ivo Banac Paul Freedman Bradford DurfeeChester Emeritus D. Tripp Professor Professor of of History History Chair, History of Science, History of Medicine Dear Yale Traveler

The northern Mediterranean region is one of the great repositories of civilization and culture in the Western world. One could spend a lifetime exploring its many-layered history and contributions to nearly all walks of life from art and architecture to science, mathematics, and medicine. The 19th- and 20th-century politics in this part of the world offer an equally fascinating range of topics to consider, making this a program that is rich in educational content and opportunities for learning. I warmly invite you to join Yale on this cruise along the Dalmatian coast, calling in Italy, , Montenegro, Albania, and Greece, including a passage through the Corinth Canal. Highlights Our program departs in the month of September Cruise through the stunning when crowds thin and the weather turns milder, giving us a Bay of Kotor, a fjord-like body better chance to comfortably explore and enjoy our time at sea. of water framed by dramatic Few cruising itineraries in this region feature such a diversity limestone massifs, and tour of cultural, political, and historical landscapes. We’ll depart Kotor’s historic Old Town. from the iconic city of Venice and end in the ancient center of Athens. Our journey will take us to the former Yugoslavia including Split, the walled city of , and the port Walk in the footsteps of city of Sarandë. We’ll marvel at the intermingling of Italian, Roman emperor Diocletian Slavic, and Hellenic influences as we move along the coast, in his UNESCO World stopping at the beautiful Ionian island of Corfu. Traversing Heritage-designated palace in Split, Croatia. the Corinth Canal, a feat of 19th-century engineering, will call to mind ages of religious and mythical heritage from oracles and emperors to early Christian communities. Explore sacred Delphi and its archaeological treasures and works of art, including Professor Ivo Banac, brings a Our study leader, the life‑size, fifth‑century B.C. wealth of insight on contemporary Croatia as well as the bronze statue of the region’s recent political history. Also joining us on board the Charioteer of Delphi. exclusively chartered ship, Le Bougainville, will be travelers from Tulane, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Smithsonian Journeys. This cruise is sure to be both enlightening and memorable, so I encourage you to reserve your place early by calling (203) 432-1952, emailing [email protected], or visiting www.yaleedtravel.org/aegean20.

Best wishes from Yale,

Lauren Summers Senior Director of Lifelong Learning and Travel Yale Alumni Association www.yaleedtravel.org/aegean20 Yale Study Leader Ivo Banac Ivo Banac is Bradford Durfee Emeritus Upcoming Trips Professor of History at , where he taught from 1977 to 2009, and the Honorary Portugal and Northern Spain Head of Department of Political Science May 17 to 27, 2020 and International Relations at the Sarajevo Prof. Steven Smith School of Science and Technology, Sarajevo, Midsummer Viking Voyage . From 1995 to 1999 he June 5 to 18, 2020 was the University Professor of History at the Prof. Paul Bracken Central European University at , where he also directed the OSI/CEU Institute on Southeastern Europe. From 2009 to Circumnavigation of Iceland 2017 he served as a professor of history at the Philosophy Faculty, June 21 to 29, 2020 University of , Croatia. Prof. Maureen Long His award-winning books are The National Question in Waterways of Russia Yugoslavia: Origins, History, Politics (1984, Wayne S. Vucinich July 18 to 29, 2020 Prize) and With Stalin against Tito: Cominformist Splits in Prof. Harvey Goldblatt Yugoslav Communism (1988, Strossmayer Prize). He served as the co‑chair of the Open Society Institute (Croatia) and as the Director General of the Inter-University Centre, Dubrovnik. He was also minister of environmental protection and urban planning in the government of Croatia, a member of the Croatian parliament (Sabor), president of the , president of the Croatian Helsinki Committee for Human Rights, and editor of East European Politics and Societies. He is a corresponding member of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts (HAZU).

• Yale Educational Travel • Yale Alumni Association • Box 209010, New Haven, CT 06520-9010 • Reservations: 203.432.1952 [email protected] Venice UNESCO ITINERARY CROATIA World Heritage Site SEPTEMBER 17-25, 2020 Air Routing Split Hvar Cruise Routing A Korčula Land Routing d WELCOME PHONE CALL r ia Dubrovnik Thursday, Sept. 4 (tentative) ti ITALY c S MONTENEGRO Join the group at 10AM Eastern for a ea Kotor pre-trip welcome call with Professor T ALBANIA yr Banac in order to learn more about rh GREECE en ia Sarandë what to expect and to ask questions. n a S a Butrint e e e S a S n n Delphi a U.S./VENICE, ITALY ia e on Itea eg Thursday, September 17 and I Corfu A Friday, September 18 Corinth Canal Athens Mediterranean Piraeus Depart the U.S. for Venice. yaleedtravel.org/aegean20 Sea Upon arrival, embark the five-star Le Bougainville. (1D)

SPLIT, CROATIA nuns from agave and aloe thread, By special arrangement this Saturday, September 19 a delicate practice recognized as evening, listen to local singers The glory of Split resides in the a UNESCO Intangible Cultural perform klapa, traditional a cappella way contemporary life seamlessly Heritage of Humanity. folk music recognized as an surrounds Roman Emperor Within the medieval walls Intangible Cultural Heritage of Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO of Korcˇula, you will find the Humanity. (B/L/D) World Heritage site. Visit the palace, Abbey Treasury, home to a including Diocletian’s mausoleum, priceless collection of medieval KOTOR, MONTENEGRO converted to the Cathedral of manuscripts and artwork. See Tuesday, September 22 St. Domnius (A.D. 305) and regarded masterful works by Tintoretto in the The breathtaking, fjord-like as the world’s oldest Catholic 15th‑century, Gothic‑Renaissance- Bay of Kotor winds deep into cathedral, and the Temple of Jupiter, style Cathedral of St. Mark. (B/L/D) the mountains of Montenegro. one of the best‑preserved Roman Charming Kotor is a UNESCO temples, which now houses the World Heritage site for its rich cathedral’s baptistery. Enjoy a rare cultural history, revealed in Croatia’s most accomplished opportunity to mosaic‑tiled Roman villas, ornate Catholic churches, Venetian Baroque sculptor, Ivan Meštrovic´, became cruise through the first living artist to exhibit at palaces, flamboyantly frescoed the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the monumental Orthodox monasteries, and . Experience his unique Corinth Canal, only impressive medieval fortifications. vision in the Meštrovic´ Gallery. Visit St. Tryphon Cathedral, Attend the Captain’s possible by small ship. consecrated in 1166 and a masterpiece Welcome Reception on board the of Romanesque architecture with ship this evening. (B/L/R/D) elegant Corinthian columns and DUBROVNIK remains of Byzantine‑style frescoes. HVAR/KORCˇ ULA Monday, September 21 This evening, meet and Sunday, September 20 Affectionately called “the pearl engage with local residents who will Since the 4th century B.C., Greeks, of the Adriatic,” World Heritage- discuss daily life along the Adriatic Romans, Byzantines, and Venetians designated Dubrovnik is one of during the specially arranged have left their mark on the island Europe’s most beautifully preserved Coastal Life® Forum. (B/L/D) of Hvar. Tour the Old Town’s walled cities. See Onofrio’s remarkably preserved landmarks Fountains, a beloved city landmark, SARANDË, ALBANIA, within its 13th‑century walls, and visit the 15th‑century FOR BUTRINT/CORFU, GREECE including St. Stephen’s Cathedral Rector’s Palace, the fascinating Wednesday, September 23 and its four‑story bell tower. Maritime Museum, and the After arriving in Sarandë, a short Visit the museum in Hvar’s Romanesque Franciscan Monastery’s drive to 16th-century Lëkurësi Castle 350-year-old Benedictine Convent, gorgeous cloister and historic provides stunning panoramas which features exhibits of unique, pharmacy, one of the oldest working of this port city, the gateway handcrafted lace fashioned by pharmacies in Europe. to Butrint. Hailed as “a microcosm of

Mediterranean history,” Butrint and Ancient Greeks from all walks What is Included: its exceptional ruins trace 3,000 years of life flocked to sacred • Program of lectures and discussions of ancient civilizations, from Mt. Parnassus to consult the high with Professor Ivo Banac. the Greek and Roman to the priestess of the Temple of Apollo. • Accommodations as per the itinerary. Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Tour the magnificent Archaeological • Meals as indicated in the itinerary. Public baths, a gymnasium, and an Museum, a treasure trove of ancient • All entrance fees as per the itinerary. aqueduct built by Emperor Caesar artifacts. Walk the Sacred Way to • Services of Travel Director during Augustus offer glimpses of Butrint as the Panhellenic sanctuary of Delphi, the program as per the itinerary. a Roman port, while the intricately second only to the Athens Acropolis • Complimentary alcoholic and tiled baptistery depicts its ties to in importance. Stand at the marble nonalcoholic beverages served early Christianity. Enjoy a tour of Altar of the Chians, where the throughout the program. this monumental site, including common and the mighty alike • Welcome and Farewell Receptions. • Gratuities to ship personnel, local the Lion Gate, the Acropolis, awaited the oracle’s pronouncements. guides, and drivers on included the Byzantine basilica, and more. The Corinth Canal excursions and transfers. Cruise to the Ionian island cuts through the Isthmus of Corinth • Transfers and luggage handling of Corfu, Homer’s “beautiful and and narrows to just 70 feet across— abroad if your arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with scheduled rich land,” where a profusion of only small ships can make the group transfer(s). cultural influences are reflected in the passage. This evening, experience a • Port taxes. Old Town’s harmonious ensemble of transit through this legendary canal • Complimentary bottled water primarily neoclassical architecture, that was thought to be first proposed in your stateroom or suite and including the Greek Orthodox in the 7th century B.C. and not fully on excursions. • Emergency medical evacuation St. Spyridon Church nestled realized until 1893. (B/L/D) services through UHC between two Venetian fortresses. Global Assistance. Enjoy a walking tour of Corfu’s PIRAEUS FOR ATHENS/U.S. What is Not Included: World Heritage-inscribed Old Town. Friday, September 25 • Expenses of a personal nature See the 17th-century Town Hall— Birthplace of democracy and home like laundry, telephone/fax calls, once a Venetian theater—and the to many of great philosophers and Internet unless otherwise specified, Regency-style Palace of St. Michael historians—from Socrates to alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical and St. George. Herodotus—Athens is unmatched expenses, airport departure tax, etc. This evening, enjoy the in its contributions to early • Any insurance other than Captain’s Farewell Reception on Western civilization. Disembark the specified above. board the ship. (B/L/R/D) ship and continue to the Wonders • Any meals or beverages that are not of Ancient Athens Post‑Program specified in the above inclusions. ITEA FOR DELPHI/ Option or transfer to the airport for • International airfares. • Expenses caused by factors CORINTH CANAL your return flight home. (B) beyond our control like rail and Thursday, September 24 airplane delays, roadblocks, vehicle Delphi, considered the center of the Included meals indicated each day as B/L/R/D malfunctions, political disturbances, taxes, lost luggage, etc. Greek world in the 6th century B.C., is = Breakfast/Lunch/Reception/Dinner. • Any other services not mentioned now a UNESCO World Heritage site. in the inclusions. www.yaleedtravel.org/aegean20 MV LE BOUGAINVILLE

Sun Deck Spa Sun Deck Spa Sun Deck Spa Sun Deck Spa E E E E E E Fitness Center Deck 7 E E Fitness Center Deck 7 FitnessArt Center Gallery/ Deck 7 Art Gallery/ FitnessPhoto Center Video Observation Lounge Deck 7 ArtPhoto Gallery/ Video Observation Lounge ArtPhoto Gallery/ Video Observation Lounge 620 618 616 614 612 610 608 606 604 602 620 618 616 614 612 610 Photo Video 608 606 604 Observation602 Lounge Convert to adjoining suites 620 618 616 614 612 610 E E 608 606 604 602 Modified accessible suites: 621 619 617 615 611 609 607 605 603 E E 601 620 618 616 614 612 610 608 606 604 602 621 619 617 615 611 609 607 605 603 601 Feature a queen-size bed E E (no twin option) QUINTESSENTIAL VENICE 621 619 617 615 611 609 607 605 603 601 Pre-Program Option Deck 6 E E 621 619 617 615 611 609 607 605 603 601 Prestige Suites, Deck 5 Deck 6 capacities to be advised September 15–18 Deck 6 Bridge $1,395 per person, double occupancy Deck 6 Bridge Bridge $2,145 per person, single occupancy 534 532 530 528 526 524 522 520 518 516 514 512 510 508 506 504 502 534 532 530 528 526 524 522 520 518 516 514 512 510 508 506 504 Bridge502 Beloved worldwide for its extraordinary 534 532 530 528 E E 526 524 522 520 518 516 514 512 510 508 506 504 502 beauty, Venice is one of Italy’s premier 527 525 523 521 519 517 515 511 509 507 505 503 535 533 531 529 E E 501 534 532 530 528 526 524 522 520 518 516 514 512 510 508 506 504 502 527 525 523 521 519 517 515 511 509 507 505 503 535 533 531 529 E E 501 cities for art and architecture. Tour 527 525 523 521 519 517 515 511 509 507 505 503 535 533 531 529 501 Deck 5 E E the heart of this UNESCO World 527 525 523 521 519 517 515 511 509 507 505 503 Deck 5 535 533 531 529 501 Deck 5 Heritage site, including visits to Restaurant Deck 5 Restaurant the Doge’s Palace and Basilica di Restaurant

418 416 414 412 410 408 406 404 402 San Marco. Enjoy a traditional RestaurantE E 418 416 414 412 410 408 406 404 402

E E 418 416 414 412 410 408 406 404 402 gondola ride on the Grand Canal 431 429 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 411 409 407 405 403 E E 401 418 416 414 412 410 408 406 404 402 431 429 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 411 409 407 405 403 401 and visit the charming archipelago of E E Deck 4 431 429 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 411 409 407 405 403 401 Burano. Accommodations are for two Deck 4 431 429 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 411 409 407 405 403 401 nights in the deluxe Hotel Monaco & Deck 4 Innity Pool Grill Main Lounge Boutique Theater DeckInnity 4 Pool Grill Main Lounge Boutique Theater Grand Canal, steps from the famous Innity Pool Grill Main Lounge Boutique Theater Piazza San Marco. 312 310 308 306 304 302

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312 310 308 306 304 302 WONDERS OF E E 305 E E 317 315 311 309 307 303 301 312 310 308 306 304 302 305 317 315 311 309 307 303 301 ANCIENT ATHENS E E 305 317 315 311 309 307 303 Medical301 Center Post-Program Option Deck 3 ExcursionE E Desk Reception

305 Medical Center Deck 3 Excursion Desk Reception317 315 311 309 307 303 301 September 25–27 Excursion Desk Reception Medical Center $1,195 per person, double occupancy CATEGORYDeckMarina 3 8 $5,040 DeckPictureMarina 3window, single doorExcursion onto private Desk partial-wallReception balcony. Deck 3, forward.Medical (limited Center availability) $1,795 per person, single occupancy CATEGORYMarina 7 $6,040 Explore the birthplace of democracy, PictureMarina window, single door onto private partial-wall balcony. Deck 3, midship. an ancient city unmatched in its CATEGORY 6 $6,840 Expansive sliding glass door, private balcony. Deck 4, forward. contributions to the Western world. CATEGORYDeck 2 5 $7,540 Admire the beauty of Athens’s ExpansiveDeck 2 sliding glass door, private balcony. Deck 4, midship. Single pricing: $12,440 architecture and enjoy the glories CATEGORYDeck 2 4 $8,040 DeckExpansive 2 sliding glass door, private balcony. Decks 5 and 6, aft. (limited availability) of ancient Greece, including the CATEGORY 3 $8,540 magnificent Acropolis, a UNESCO Expansive sliding glass door, private balcony. Deck 5, forward. (limited availability) World Heritage site, along with CATEGORY 2 $9,040 the acclaimed Acropolis Museum. Expansive sliding glass door, private balcony. Deck 5, midship. Single pricing: $14,940 Accommodations are for two nights CATEGORY 1 $9,540 Expansive sliding glass door, private balcony. Deck 6, midship. in the centrally located, five-star DELUXE SUITE $10,240 Hotel Grande Bretagne. Suite with expansive sliding glass door, large private balcony, sitting area with sofa. Decks 3, 4, 5, and 6. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation. (limited availability) PRESTIGE SUITE✧ $11,240 Two-room suite, expansive sliding glass door, larger private balcony, two bathrooms, two closets, large sitting area with sofa. Deck 5. (limited availability) PRIVILEGE SUITE $11,540 Large suite with expansive sliding glass door, larger private balcony, sitting area with sofa. Decks 5 and 6. (limited availability) GRAND DELUXE SUITE $13,240 Extra-large, two-room suite, expansive sliding glass door, spacious private terrace, full bathroom with tub and separate shower, additional half bath, sitting area with sofa.Deck 6. (limited availability) OWNER’S SUITE $13,940 Extra-large, two-room suite, expansive sliding glass door, spacious private terrace with outdoor Jacuzzi, full bathroom with tub and separate shower, additional half bath, sitting area with sofa. Deck 5. (limited availability) Taxes and gratuities to ship personnel are included for all categories. Please call Yale Educational Travel for specific cabin availability. Cruising the Adriatic & Aegean Seas September 17-25, 2020 www.yaleedtravel.org/aegean20 To register, return this form with your deposit Payment Options of $1,000 per person to Yale Educational Travel. ❏ pay by check made out to “Gohagan & Company” Final payment is due June 19, 2020. Please charge the deposit of $1,000 per person to: ❏ amex ❏ visa ❏ mastercard ❏ discover card

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Cruising the Adriatic & Aegean Seas

Ivo Banac September 17-25, 2020 Bradford Durfee Emeritus Professor of History

Cruise through the legendary Corinth Canal, the storied link between the Peloponnese and Greek mainland.

Enjoy cultural experiences with the exclusive Coastal Life® Forum and a specially arranged performance of klapa, traditional Dalmatian a capella folk music.