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The Court of the Caliphs THE COURT OF THE CALIPHS MADRID TO CASABLANCA ABOARD SEA CLOUD II NOVEMBER 2 TO 12, 2011 Dear National Trust Travelers, Discover the glorious art and architecture of southern Spain and Morocco as the majestic Sea Cloud II sails along the rugged coastline of the Iberian Peninsula, through the Strait of Gibraltar to North Africa. View Madrid’s outstanding collections, see Valencia’s exciting architecture and explore the masterpieces of al-Andalus on a seven-night voyage whose highlights include the exquisite Alhambra, the Great Mosque of Córdoba and the colorful medina of Fes. Traveling with us will be Inés Powell. A native of Bilbao, Spain, she has lived, studied and worked in New York since 1972. For nearly 30 years, Ms. Powell has been an enthusiastic and knowledgeable lecturer at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, specializing in the art of Spain. We begin in Spain’s vibrant capital of Madrid, where we will stay at the famous Hotel Ritz and see the magnificent collections at the Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza. In the coastal city of Valencia, renowned for its cutting-edge architecture by Santiago Calatrava, board the elegant Sea Cloud II and set sail for Andalusia. Step ashore in Motril and drive to Granada for a full day visit to Spain’s Islamic masterpiece, the Alhambra, with its stunning palace, and enchanting courtyards and gardens. Continue to Málaga, where we will see works by the city’s most famous son at the Picasso Museum; or visit Córdoba’s superb Mezquita, or Great Mosque, with its massive horse-shoe arches and forest of columns. Spend a day in Gibraltar before crossing the strait to Morocco, a country whose mélange of European, Arab and Berber cultures has long fascinated travelers. See the highlights of Tangier or spend a day and overnight in Fes, one of the best preserved medieval Islamic cities in the world. Splendid sights include the architecture of Karaouine University, with its impressive 9th-century mosque, and the 1,200-year-old medina. An optional postlude is offered in Marrakesh, known for the lovely Bahia Palace and the elaborately Madrid arched Saadian Tombs. See beautifully landscaped SPAIN Valencia gardens; the lively Djemaa el F’na Square, with its snake charmers and storytellers; and the dramatic mountain Córdoba scenery of the Atlas Mountains. Conclude in Casablanca, Granada to discover the striking Hassan II Mosque. Málaga This journey, co-sponsored by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Harvard Alumni Association, Gibraltar Motril Strait of Gibraltar Mediterranean promises to be an adventure not to be missed. Sea Tangier Sincerely, Atlantic Ocean Rabat Fes Casablanca MOROCCO Marrakesh Scott Gerloff Director, National Trust Tours The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America’s communities. For more information, visit the Trust’s web site at www.PreservationNation.org/tours or phone (800) 944-6847. THE COURT OF THE CALIPHS MADRID TO CASABLANCA ABOARD SEA CLOUD II NOVEMBER 2 TO 12, 2011 Following a All prices quoted are t b Deviations from the scheduled i Built in the 8th century during the Umayyad The D m Children must pay the full price, and those under 1 There is no maximum age limit. PLEASE N Any p Participants must be able to w City of Arts & Sciences by Santiago Calatrava, Valencia. Upon receipt of your initial t NEW YORK AT SEA This insurance offers important, time-sensitive benefits 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 ( 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Depart New York on an overnight Experience the grace and romance of a Wednesday, November 2 Sunday, November 6 flight to Madrid. bygone era of travel as Sea Cloud II carries us through gentle waters under a full set of billowing sails. During a relaxing day at sea, attend lectures and enjoy the amenities of our fine ship. MADRID, SPAIN This evening the captain hosts a festive welcome reception 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Twin beds, shower. Arrive in Madrid and transfer to the and dinner. C Thursday, November 3 Hotel Ritz, where heads of state have been received in grand Twin beds, shower. C At the time AAA receives written notification of c cancellations received between style since 1910. In the late afternoon, enjoy a guided walking MOTRIL, SPAIN Twin beds, shower. 1 tour of this lively city. Gather this evening for introductory 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 C remarks by our lecturer, followed by a welcome dinner. Monday, November 7 Arrive in Motril for a morning drive to Twin beds, shower. C Trip Granada, where we will spend the day exploring Spain’s Islamic c masterpiece, the Alhambra. Stroll through the courtyards of NOTE: Neither the National Trust for Historic MADRID P In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 the palace, with their superb vistas, and the gardens of the Queen-size bed, bathtub and separate shower. p Friday, November 4 Walk to the nearby Prado Museum, with its Generalife, with their watercourses and fountains. After lunch, P In such c new wing designed by Rafael Moneo. View the Cristina Iglesias tour the palace interior to view its exquisite plaster and tiling. Includes four nights hotel accommodations as per i doors as well as works by Velázquez and Goya. Continue to the Return to Sea Cloud II in the late afternoon. Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation, an encyclopedic collection representing many important artists and movements The National Trust can undertake no responsibility from the 13th through the 20th centuries. After lunch, the f balance of the day is at leisure. Consequently, the National Trust shall not be construed to make any c MADRID VALENCIA, SPAIN 1 AAA and/or their agents assume no responsibility or liability 1 SEA CLOUD II i 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Saturday, November 5 This morning travel by train from Madrid to Valencia, the “City of Gold.” In the historic center, discover the cathedral that houses the Santo Cáliz, said to be the Additional expenses, if any, shall be legendary Holy Grail. Continue to La Lonja de la Seda (Silk b However, when the tour departs the U.S., no refund can be made f The Exchange), a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture. Following a lunch, admire Valencia’s contemporary architecture by Santiago In such case the refund will be limited to the actual cost of the unused land tour I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the T s Calatrava including the stunning City of Arts & Sciences, an Any ARC/IATA carriers used are not responsible f impressive complex with a museum, theater, gardens and an Similar responsibilities as noted above apply to all types of carriers. aquarium. Board Sea Cloud II in the late afternoon. C CST 2059789-40 Please enroll us as members. Sea Cloud II. T On the back c MALAGA 1 CORDOBA, SPAIN A fee of $75 per person will 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 b To redeem your frequent flyer mileage, please contact the Tuesday, November 8 This morning depart Málaga by a high-speed train, arriving in Córdoba in less than an hour. A walking tour will take us through the medieval streets of the Jewish Quarter to see the finest of the city’s colorful courtyards en route to the pre-Inquisition synagogue. Following a All prices quoted are traditional Córdoban lunch, tour the famed Mezquita, or b Great Mosque, with its banded arches and forest of 856 columns. Built in the 8th century during the Umayyad Dynasty, it is considered one of the greatest examples of Children must pay the full price, and those under Islamic architecture in the West. Alternatively, spend the day 1 There is no maximum age limit. PLEASE The tannery, Fes. N Participants must be in excellent health and able to participate in tour activities. Any in the ancient city of Málaga, founded by the Phoenicians p Participants must be able to more than 3,000 years ago and ruled by Muslim Caliphs for now a museum of wooden arts and crafts. Walk through the w If you have any doubt about your a many centuries. Málaga is also the birthplace of Picasso, whose fragrant spice market, glittering jewelers’ souk and tannery museum we will visit. In such quarter, where artisans have created their wares in the same c manner for centuries. Following a lunch of local specialties, see AT SEA | GIBRALTAR | traditional handicrafts at Dar Batha, a 19th-century palace Upon receipt of your initial surrounded by delightful gardens. Overnight at the elegant t TANGIER, MOROCCO 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Palais Jamai Hotel, with dinner at a nearby restaurant. Wednesday, November 9 After a relaxing morning at sea, be Alternatively, for those who wish to remain in Tangier aboard on deck as Sea Cloud II approaches the legendary Rock of Sea Cloud II, a half-day guided tour of the city’s highlights Gibraltar. Step ashore to visit the cemetery
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