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SCANDINAVIA June 20 to July 2, 2021 FACULTY LEADER ITINERARY SCANDINAVIA June 20 to July 2, 2021 Surf and turf. Join political scientist scholar Bert Patenaude, MA ’79, PhD ’87, on an exploration of Sweden, Denmark and Norway by ferry and rail—modes of transport uniquely suited to Scandinavia’s mountains, fjords and coastlines. Prize-worthy. Visit Stockholm’s City Hall, the site of the annual Nobel Prize ceremony, and explore the city’s colorful array of buildings and rich greenery, as well as its famous open-air museum. In the Vikings’ wake. Tour the Stockholm archipelago, cruise Copenhagen’s canals and stop at the Viking Ship Museum, with its remains of authentic Viking ships. Scenic smorgasbord. Board the Flåm Railway and go clickety-clacking past waterfalls and flower-carpeted hillsides, down to the deepest, longest fjord in all of Europe. Norwegian wood. Admire some of the world’s oldest seafaring vessels at Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum and visit the medieval Hopperstad Stave Church in Vik. FACULTY LEADER BERT PATENAUDE Bert Patenaude, MA ’79, PhD ’87, teaches history and international relations at Stanford University, where he is a research fellow at the Hoover Institution. His research into the origins of the Nobel Peace Prize and the rise of the international peace movement at the start of the 20th century inspired a chapter in his book A Wealth of Ideas: Revelations from the Hoover Institution Archives (Stanford University Press, 2006). His first book, The Big Show in Bololand: The American Relief Expedition to Soviet Russia in the Famine of 1921 (Stanford University Press, 2002), won the 2003 Marshall D. Shulman Book Prize and was made into a documentary film that was broadcast in 2011 as part of the award-winning PBS history series American Experience. Bert has been leading tours to Scandinavia and throughout the Baltic region since the early 1990s. During our trip, he will discuss the influence of Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel (1833–1896) and the origins and evolution of the Nobel Prize; the life and work of the Norwegian Romantic-era composer and pianist Edvard Grieg (1843–1907); and common American misconceptions about the so-called Nordic economic model and Scandinavian social democracy. — Instructor, Department of National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1992–2000 — Recipient, Schieffelin Award for Teaching Excellence, Naval Postgraduate School, 1998 and 1999 — BA 1977, political science, Boston College — MA 1979 and PhD 1987, history—both Stanford University ITINERARY SUNDAY, JUNE 20 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN Arrive in Stockholm on Sunday and check in to our hotel for a three-night stay. Gather this evening with fellow travelers and enjoy a welcome reception. HOTEL DIPLOMAT MONDAY, JUNE 21 STOCKHOLM Enjoy a coach tour of the city that includes a visit to City Hall, site of the annual Nobel Prize banquet, and to the Royal Armoury at the Royal Palace. Take an afternoon guided walk in Stockholm’s medieval STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | FRANCES C. ARRILLAGA ALUMNI CENTER | 326 GALVEZ STREET STANFORD, CA 94305 | TEL: (65) 725-1093 | [email protected] SCANDINAVIA June 20 to July 2, 2021 Old Town, Gamla Stan, a colorful labyrinth of cobbled streets, alleyways, meeting squares and faded mustard- and rust-colored town houses. HOTEL DIPLOMAT (B,L) TUESDAY, JUNE 22 STOCKHOLM Today visit the Vasa Museum, which showcases a 17th-century warship that sank in Stockholm harbor on its maiden voyage and was salvaged and restored more than 300 years later. Later cruise among some of the thousands of small islands that make up the Stockholm archipelago. Enjoy a stop on a private island for a picnic lunch and a scenic walk before returning to Stockholm. The afternoon is at leisure. HOTEL DIPLOMAT (B,L) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 STOCKHOLM / COPENHAGEN, DENMARK Depart Stockholm aboard an express train to Copenhagen, enjoying views of the Swedish countryside and crossing the landmark Øresund Bridge to Denmark. Upon arrival visit the National Museum, Denmark’s largest museum of cultural history, and take a guided tour by pedicab that includes some of the most picturesque parts of the city along with scenic bridges accessible only by bicycle. Take in the small medieval streets and narrow walkways of Copenhagen’s historic center, stopping along the way to sample local specialties at an outdoor café. HOTEL SKT PETRI (B,L) THURSDAY, JUNE 24 COPENHAGEN Travel to Roskilde, home of the Danish kings until 1417. Explore the town’s Viking Ship Museum, with its restored remains of five Viking ships that were deliberately scuttled in Roskilde Fjord centuries ago to block invaders. After lunch visit the Roskilde Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site containing the tombs of 38 Danish monarchs. This evening enjoy magical Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen’s famous amusement park and pleasure garden. HOTEL SKT PETRI (B,L,D) FRIDAY, JUNE 25 COPENHAGEN / AT SEA Take a cruise through the canals of Copenhagen, passing the picturesque 17th-century fishing district of Nyhavn, Christiansborg Palace and the lively maritime district of Christianshavn. After a gourmet Danish lunch featuring open-faced sandwiches, board the DFDS Seaways ferry for an overnight cruise to Oslo. DFDS SEAWAYS FERRY (B,L,D) SATURDAY, JUNE 26 OSLO, NORWAY Disembark from the ferry for a morning coach tour of Oslo, Norway’s modern capital city. Enjoy a guided visit of the striking Oslo Opera House and stroll through Vigeland sculpture park, filled with works by native sculptor Gustav Vigeland that portray the many stages of human life. This evening dine at one of Oslo’s delightful harborside restaurants. GRAND HOTEL (B,L,D) SUNDAY, JUNE 27 OSLO Take a short ferry ride to Bygdøy Peninsula, home of several of Oslo’s top museums. Explore the Fram Museum, dedicated to Norwegian polar exploration; the Kon-Tiki Museum, which houses vessels and maps from Thor Heyerdahl’s 1947 Kon-Tiki expeditions; and the Viking Ship Museum, home of the STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | (650) 725-1093 | [email protected] FRANCES C. ARRILLAGA ALUMNI CENTER | 326 GALVEZ STREET | STANFORD, CA 94305 SCANDINAVIA June 20 to July 2, 2021 world’s best-preserved Viking ships, which were discovered in burial mounds nearby. The museum also displays furnishings, textiles and household objects found in the burial ships that are superb examples of extraordinary craftsmanship. Return to our hotel or visit other museums independently. GRAND HOTEL (B) MONDAY, JUNE 28 OSLO / FLÅM / BALESTRAND Journey by train from Oslo to Myrdal, traveling halfway across the mountainous spine of Norway through deep forests, alongside lakes and then up above the tree line. In Myrdal, connect to the old- fashioned Flåm Railway for a spectacular descent of 2,850 feet into the village of Flåm, which sits on a narrow arm of the Sognefjord, the world’s longest and deepest fjord. Cruise across the Aurlandsfjord and Sognefjord to Balestrand and check in to our beautifully situated hotel. KVIKNES HOTEL (B,L,D) TUESDAY, JUNE 29 BALESTRAND Cross the Sognefjord to Vik and visit the medieval Hopperstad Stave Church, one of Norway’s best- preserved wooden churches. Returning to Balestrand, learn about the production of local apple cider and spirits during a tasting and lunch at the Cider House, followed by an afternoon walking tour of this historic artists’ colony, with its lovely Swiss-style villas set against an impressive mountain backdrop. Our hostess is the granddaughter of the wood-carver who helped build our hotel. KVIKNES HOTEL (B,L,D) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 BALESTRAND / BERGEN Board an express boat in Balestrand and cruise the Sognefjord and then among coastal skerries (tiny, rocky islands) to Bergen, arriving in time for lunch. This afternoon enjoy a visit and private piano recital at Troldhaugen, the former home of famous Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, located in a lovely hillside setting above Bergen. CLARION HAVNEKONTORET (B,L) THURSDAY, JULY 1 BERGEN Bergen’s waterfront merchant district was built in the Middle Ages by the Hanseatic League. Enjoy a walking tour of this historic quarter, including visits to the Bryggens Museum, built over the remains of a medieval settlement uncovered by modern archaeologists, with many artifacts left in situ; and the Hanseatic Museum, which provides a glimpse into the lives of 18th-century German merchants. Conclude the morning with a guided tour of Bergen’s lively fish market. Following an afternoon of independent exploration, gather this evening for a special farewell wine reception and dinner. CLARION HAVNEKONTORET (B,D) FRIDAY, JULY 2 BERGEN / U.S. After breakfast transfer to the airport for return flights home. (B) STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY | (650) 725-1093 | [email protected] FRANCES C. ARRILLAGA ALUMNI CENTER | 326 GALVEZ STREET | STANFORD, CA 94305 SCANDINAVIA June 20 to July 2, 2021 INFORMATION Covid-19 and Travel With travel requirements and local Covid-19 conditions changing weekly, travel protocols for specific destinations will be shared with confirmed travelers closer to departure. To read more about Travel/Study’s approach to ensuring traveler health and safety, visit our Covid-19 Travel page. Size This trip requires a minimum of 20 participants and is limited to 34. Travel/Study is committed to providing a low-density experience on all programs and will implement protocols to do so, including social distancing on transportation, as well as during lectures, meals and excursions. Single accommodations are limited—please call for availability. Cost* $11,295 per person, double occupancy $12,995 per person, single occupancy
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