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Blackthe Sea Aboard the All-Suite, Crossroads of Culture from the 114-Guest Corinthian II Ancient Past to the Present August 22 - September 1, 2009

With Patricia Herlihy, Professor Emerita of History and Adjunct Professor at Brown’s Watson Institute for International Studies

Brown Faculty Lecturer p a t r i c i a h e r l i h y , p r o f e s s o r e m e r i t a o f h i s t o r y a n d a d j u n c t p r o f e s s o r a t t h e w a t s o n i n s t i t u t e f o r international s t u d i e s Pat received her B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and taught Russian and Soviet history at Brown for 16 years. Currently she is an Adjunct Professor at Brown’s Watson Institute for International Studies and the Louise Wyant Professor at Emmanuel College in Boston. Pat wrote her doctoral dissertation on the Black Sea trade to the Mediter- ranean in the 19th century, which sparked her interest in the city of Odessa. She first visited Odessa in 1974 and in 1981 was the first American exchange professor to go to Odessa State University. Among her publications are The Alcoholic Empire: Vodka and Politics in Late Imperial ; Odessa: A History, 1794-1914; and Odessa Memo- ries. She has published more than a dozen articles on Odessa, and her history of the city (which has now been published in both Ukrainian and Russian) has been called “a core text for anyone who wants to study the complex and rich story of a city that has enriched Russian, Jewish, Ukrainian and world culture.” Pat has traveled ex- tensively in the areas this trip visits. She is one of the Brown Travelers’ very favorite professors, and this trip will be her 13th with the program. Additional Lecturers d r . d a v i d a n t h o n y and his wife, d o r c a s b r o w n , have been partners in archaeol- The opera house in Odessa ogy since they met more than 30 years ago working on an excavation for Harvard’s Peabody Museum. Anthony’s dissertation began to resolve long-standing questions about the origins and diasporas of the speakers of Indo-European languages. They Unique excavated Bronze Age graves and a settlement east of the middle Volga river and Highlights organized an international conference in Kazakhstan. They have been supported by the National Science Foundation, the Wenner-Gren Foundation, National • Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour at Geographic Society, National Endowment for the Humanities and several other Chersonesos and learn about its foundations. Anthony has been a popular national Archaeological Institute of ongoing preservation projects America lecturer. His 2007 book, The Horse, the Wheel and Language: How Bronze Age Riders from the Eurasian Steppes Shaped the Modern World, was completed during • Explore the marvelous UNESCO a Fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study in 2006. World Heritage Sites of the Bucovina region in Romania on a special air r i c h a r d n e d l e b o w is a graduate of the University of Chicago and is the James O. Freedman Presidential Professor of Government at Dartmouth College. He excursion was formerly professor of strategy at the Naval and National War Colleges and • Learn about contemporary affairs has taught at universities in Denmark, Germany, Italy and Switzerland. He is from local experts currently President of the International Society of Political Psychology and au- • Meet with local families in their thor, co-author or editor of 20 books and numerous scholarly articles in the fields homes in Odessa of international relations, political psychology and political philosophy. His most recent books are The Tragic Vision of Politics: Ethics, Interests and Orders, Learning • Attend a private concert at the from the Cold War and The Politics of Memory in Postwar Europe. restored Organ Hall on the grounds of ’s Livadia Palace • After a walking tour in Amasya, enjoy a Turkish lunch at a spectacularly situated restaurant overlooking the Iris River Valley and the Tombs of the Pontic Kings

PHOTOS: Cover: Yalta’s onion-domed churches Right: Istanbul’s minaret-dotted and dome- studded skyline, set along the Bosphorus Dear Graduates, Parents and Friends of Brown, Jason and his intrepid Argonauts, on their legendary voyage in search of the Golden Fleece, were the first Western sailors to navigate the Black Sea. Even today, the magnificent Black Sea area is new territory for the majority of Western visitors, which is why we are especially pleased to offer The Black Sea: Crossroads of Culture from the Ancient Past to the Present. The rim of the Black Sea showcases a wide span of recorded history, from ancient sites in Varna, Bulgaria and Bucovina, Romania to the locations of landmark 20th-century events in Odessa and Yalta. With the lifting of the Iron Curtain, the area has transformed yet again, as it ushers in democratic governments and market econo- mies, prominently evident in . In addition to its splendid history and culture, the Black Sea region— particularly the Crimean coast—enjoys a subtropical climate akin to that of the Mediterranean. Palm trees, rare flowers, vineyards and orchards flourish, and the golden beaches and invigorating mineral spas draw visitors from throughout Europe. From the great city of Istanbul, cruise to Bulgaria’s Varna to see its Archaeological Museum’s astounding collection of some of the oldest gold relics in the world. Next, experience the 15th-century painted mon- asteries of northern Romania, adorned with brilliantly hued depictions of Biblical scenes. Stand on the great Potemkin Steps in Odessa, a city of faded, cosmopolitan glories now re-establishing itself as Ukraine celebrates its emergence as a full-fledged democracy. Journey to to explore the Black Sea Fleet city of , the focus of the Crimean War and off-limits to Westerners until 1996, as well as the site of the world-altering . Finally, visit Turkey, where Ottoman mosques and Byzantine churches lie in the shadows of soaring citadels built by kingdoms established in the wake of Alexander the Great. You will be accompanied along the way by Patricia Herlihy, Professor Emerita of History and Adjunct Professor at Brown’s Watson Institute for International Studies, as well as David Anthony, Dorcas Brown and Richard Ned Lebow from our partner institutions on this trip. Their expertise is sure to enhance your understanding of the sites visited along this journey. Our ship is the all-suite, 114-guest Corinthian II, one of the most exquisite small ships available. Its spa- cious wood-paneled suites, superb cuisine and stately public areas are perfect for this cruise, creating a climate ideal for gathering fellow travelers together in happy, spirited company. I invite you to join us aboard the Corinthian II for a memorable, enlightening voyage through the Black Sea. We will share this departure with alumni and friends from other institutions, including the Archaeo- logical Institute of America, The Explorers Club, Dartmouth College, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the University of Pennsylvania. Space is limited, so I encourage you to book soon.

Sincerely,

Beth Goldman Galer ’88 Director of the Alumni Travel Program of the Assumption, with its splendid itinerary iconostasis and bishop’s throne, and the Saturday, August 22, 2009 Archaeological Museum. Continue to the USA remains of the Roman Thermae (Baths) Fly from the U.S. to Istanbul, Turkey. and the adjacent Church of Sveti Atanas. (B, L, D) Sunday, August 23 ISTANBUL, Turkey Wednesday, August 26 Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to CONSTANTA | BUCOVINA | the Hilton Istanbul Hotel. Set on the CONSTANTA, Romania Bosphorus, fabled Istanbul blends the Fly via a special charter from Constanta to cultures and traditions of East and Suceava for a drive through rolling hills, West. In the evening, enjoy a welcome forests and rustic villages of the Bucovina cocktail reception. region, where the great painted churches of Moldavia stand proud. These 15th- Monday, August 24 century UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ISTANBUL | EMBARK enclosed within medieval fortifications, Tour the city’s principal landmarks, are sumptuously illustrated—from floor including the majestic Hagia Sophia to ceiling, inside and out—with colorful basilica, built by the emperor Justinian I scenes from the Bible that have somehow in a.d. 537; the Topkapi Palace, once the survived centuries of weathering. Fly back principal residence of the Ottoman sultans to Constanta in the late afternoon to and, from the mid-15th to 19th centuries, reboard the ship. (B, L, D) the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire; the Blue Mosque; and the Grand Thursday, August 27 Bazaar, where time at leisure will be ODESSA, Ukraine provided. Board the ship and sail through Stroll through Odessa’s elegant leafy the Bosphorus, the narrow waterway that streets, lined with stately mansions. separates Europe from Asia, to enter the Discover its prime landmarks, including Black Sea. (B, L, D) the grand, Viennese Baroque-style Opera House; the historic Potemkin Steps, site Tuesday, August 25 of the 1905 uprising of workers and sailors Varna, Bulgaria from the battleship Potemkin; and the Explore Varna, founded in 580 b.c. Archaeological Museum. In the afternoon, as the ancient Greek trading colony you will have the chance to meet with local Odessos. Visit the domed Cathedral families in their homes or enjoy time at One of the painted churches of leisure in the city. (B, L, D) Bucovina, Romania Friday, August 28 Bucovina/Moldavia Region SEVASTOPOL | Suceava CHERSONESOS | SEVASTOPOL or BAKHCHYSARAY | YALTA Ukraine Arrive in Sevastopol, a beautiful port city Odessa and the former base of the Russian Black Crimea Sea Fleet from the days of Catherine II Chersonesos until the fall of the Soviet Union. Drive to nearby Chersonesos, an ancient city Romania Sevastopol Yalta founded by Greeks in the 5th century Black b.c. that became a prosperous trading Varna Constanta post. Return to Sevastopol to visit the Sea Panorama Museum, featuring a circular, Bulgaria Samsun three-dimensional work of art depicting Amasya the defense of the city during the Crimean ISTANBUL Bosphorus War. In the afternoon, enjoy time at leisure Strait Cruise in Sevastopol, or alternatively, drive to the Flight Turkey Crimean interior to explore Bakhchysaray, the seat of the Tatar state from the 16th to the 18th centuries, to visit the imperial SPECIAL BIRTHDAY Khan’s Palace, built in 1519. Return to the ship and set sail for Yalta. (B, L, D) CELEBRATION SAVINGS Make this year the one to celebrate Saturday, August 29 your birthday in a very special way. YALTA As our tour operator, Travel th Dynamics International, celebrates In the mid-19 century, the Russian th imperial family chose Yalta for its summer its 40 anniversary operating unique cruise voyages aboard small ships, residence, and almost overnight the town we are pleased to offer a special mushroomed into an elegant and popular birthday savings on this sailing. resort. Tour the Alupka Palace, a stunning th If your birthday or that of your 19 -century edifice with both English Tudor traveling companion falls within the and Byzantine embellishments, and Anton dates of this trip, we will extend a Chekhov’s house. After lunch at a local celebratory 50% off from one per- restaurant, visit the Livadia Palace, famed son’s listed cruise and land rates. A site of the 1945 Yalta Conference among single traveler whose birthday Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin, and attend occurs during the voyage will receive a private recital at its Organ Hall. (B, L, D) a $500 discount and will have the single supplement waived. Please Sunday, August 30 note that this offer cannot be SAMSUN | AMASYA | combined with any other offers. SAMSUN, Turkey From Samsun, drive to Amasya, which (legend has it) was founded by the Amazon queen Amasis. Admire its setting amid a narrow gorge on the Iris River, flanked by cliffs. Ascend to the clifftop fortress for panoramic views and probe the rock tombs of the Pontic kings, which were carved into the cliff. Also visit the 15th-century Sultan Beyazit Mosque, whose buttressed domes and columns commend it as an architectural hallmark, before savoring lunch at a hilltop restaurant with postcard-perfect views. Visit the Archaeological Museum in Samsun before returning to the ship. (B, L, D) Monday, August 31 Turkish delights at the Grand Bazaar Amasya’s quaint architecture AT SEA | ISTANBUL Spend the day at sea cruising along Turkey’s Black Sea coast. In the evening, sail through the Bosphorus and dock in Istanbul. (B, L, D) Tuesday, September 1 ISTANBUL | DISEMBARK | USA Disembark and transfer to the airport for return flights to the U.S.(B)

Temple ruins in Chersonesos, an evocative ancient city near Sevastopol with Greek, Roman and Byzantine influences The Ideal Combination of Cruise-Ship program inclusions Corinthian II • Cruise aboard the all-suite, 114-guest Grandeur and Small-Ship Intimacy Corinthian II • 1-night stay in Istanbul at the Hilton Istanbul Hotel, with welcome cocktail reception and breakfast • Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship, hosted by the captain • All meals aboard ship, including house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner • Open bar aboard ship throughout the cruise • Complete program of tours and excursions throughout the voyage • Educational program of lectures and discussions by accompanying lecturers • Professional Travel Dynamics International tour staff • Complete pre-departure materials Category B Suite • Baggage handling and transfers abroad spacious suites ing; varied seating arrangements assure comfort on the designated program departure and The Corinthian II is a deluxe yacht accommo- for all. Corinthian II’s widely praised service arrival dates dating all guests in 57 suites. Originally built in equals that of the finest ­restaurants. • Port and embarkation taxes Italy in 1992, Corinthian II was refurbished and redecorated in 2005 specifically to create an at- effortless elegance • Gratuities to porters, guides and drivers mosphere of effortless elegance and easy convivi- each day and night Returning from excursions, enjoy complimen- ality. All 57 outside-facing suites are a minimum tary refreshments, afternoon tea and all-day NOT INCLUDED: Airfare (except group of 225 square feet, appointed in rich wood tones coffee in The Club, a comfortable space for flight between Constanta and Suceava); visa and and feature beds that can be configured as two relaxation with panoramic windows. Before or passport fees; luggage and trip cancellation twin-size beds or one queen-size bed, a sitting after dinner, savor a cocktail while the ship’s insurance; meals, soft drinks and alcoholic area, generous storage space, air conditioning, pianist plays arrangements ranging from jazz beverages other than those specified above; mini-refrigerator, safe, telephone, TV, DVD/CD to classical to contemporary. Corinthian II also personal expenses such as laundry, telephone player and a marble-appointed bathroom with features a library with Internet access, beauty fine toiletries. Guests staying in the spacious calls, faxes and e-mail service and gratuities salon, exercise area, elevator serving all decks Penthouse Suites and Veranda Suites (400 and to shipboard personnel and a wraparound sun deck with Jacuzzi. The 300 square feet, respectively) will also enjoy a 75 European officers and crew ensure an at- private balcony, private butler service and other mosphere akin to a private club for the length exclusive in-suite amenities. of your voyage. fine dining Value for the Times Superb Continental cuisine is created by During this period of economic volatility, we Corinthian II’s European chefs and served know that some people may think twice be- either in the stately restaurant or al fresco on fore taking a trip. Responding to the vagaries the wide sun deck, which is specially equipped of the times, we are offering unprecedented in- for outdoor dining service. Select regional wines centives to make it easier for you to enjoy this are complimentary with lunch and dinner. Fresh exceptional educational voyage. In addition to ingredients are chosen locally at many ports of call. All meals are served at one unassigned seat- the special offer indicated in the brochure, we would like to point out that the cruise rates are all-inclusive and cover tours and excursions as well as wine and drinks aboard ship, among other items. The special booking incentive and the all-inclusive rates combine to make this voyage an exceptional value. We look forward to welcoming you aboard. The Ideal Combination of Cruise-Ship Grandeur and Small-Ship Intimacy Deck Plan

603 601 Sun Deck Jacuzzi Beauty Salon 604 602 Exercise Area The Club Explorer Deck

511 509 507 505 Cr u i s e a n d La n d Ra t e s Bridge Sun Deck All accommodations aboard Corinthian II are suites. They face outside, afford- Outdoor 512 510 508 Café 506 ing sea views, and several have balconies with sliding doors. All suites include a Erickson Deck bedroom with beds that can be configured as two twin-size beds or one queen- size bed, sitting area, ample closet space, mini-refrigerator, satellite TV, DVD/ 427 425 423 421 419 417 415

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The Club 428 426 424 422 420 418 416 414 r a t e s c a t e g o r y description (per person) Marco Polo Deck

347 345 343 341 339 335 333 331 329 Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes $6,995 Lounge Reception E and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites 250 - 252 348 346 344 342 340 338 336 334 332 330

Columbus Deck Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window D and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites 329 - 332 $7,995 261 259 257 255 Hospital

Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes Restaurant $8,995 262 260 258 256 254 252 250 C and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 254 - 262 Magellan Deck Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window Main Specifications B and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 333 - 348 $9,995 Le n g t h : 297 feet | Be a m : 50 feet | Dr a f t : 12 feet Gr o s s To n n a g e : 4,200 | Fl a g : Malta | Su i t e s : 57 Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with window A and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 416 - 428 $10,895

Special Offers Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with forward AA and side windows and sitting area. 285 sq. ft. $11,495 • Save $750 Per Person Off the Suites 414 - 415 Deluxe Veranda Suites on Erickson Deck with Published Rates VS private balcony and sitting area. 300 sq. ft. $12,495 • Waive the Single Supplement Suites 505 - 512 Deluxe Penthouse Suites on Explorer Deck • Recieve a $1,000 Credit Towards PHS with private balcony and sitting area. 400 sq. ft. $13,495 Suites 601 - 604 a Future Brown-Sponsored TDI Trip Veranda & Penthouse Suites are provided with private butler service and Operated Until December 2011 other exclusive amenities. • Receive Special Birthday Savings Airfare: Airfare is not included in the Cruise and Land Rates. Please contact your preferred airline, travel agent or the Travel Dynamics International air desk operated by Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. (VWTI), the recommended agency handling the air arrange- ments for this program, for airfare information and to reserve round- trip flights to Istanbul, Turkey. Consultants are available Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (EST) at toll-free 1-877-711-9896. Please have your tour code (9423) handy for reference. General Information Registration BROW 9423 Payment Schedule: A deposit of $1,000 per person is required to reserve your space on the tour. For your convenience, you may charge your de- Enclosed is my check or credit card no. for posit to your American Express, Visa, Discover, or MasterCard. Final $______($1,000 per person) as a deposit to payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Credit cards are not accepted for final payment. However, personal checks are accepted for both de- hold ______place(s) on The Black Sea. I under- posits and final payment. stand that final payment is due ninety (90) days prior Cancellations & Refunds: All cancellations of confirmed reservations are subject to a $300 per person administrative fee. Additionally, pas- to departure. sengers are subject to any cancellation fees assessed by the purveyors of Please make check payableA and view mail of the with river this in Amasya services, including airlines or hotels used in the itinerary. Cancellations received 61-90 days prior to departure will be assessed a penalty equal to registration form to: 50% of the total program cost per person. Cancellations received within Travel Dynamics International 60 days of departure are subject to 100% cancellation penalties. Requests 132 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 for cancellations must be made in writing to the offices of Travel Dynam- ics International. 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Discover the Splendors of the Black Sea Aboard With the All-Suite Corinthian II Patricia Herlihy, Professor Emerita of History August 22 - September 1, 2009 and Adjunct Professor at Brown’s Watson Institute for International Studies

Picturesque Amasya is built along the banks of the Isis River