April 10-24, 2016 October 29-November 11, 2020 CruisingIndia the Antiquities of the Red and Aegean Seas Mary Habeck ’96 PhD Paul Freedman Adjunct Professor of Strategic Studies, Johns Hopkins Chester D. Tripp Professor of History Chair, History of Science, History of Medicine Dear Yale Traveler I invite you to journey with Yale to the classical world’s very cradle of history. On this epic foray into antiquity, we’ll visit three continents; navigate the waterways of the , Mediterranean Sea, and Aegean Sea; transit the seminal Canal; and experience eight magnificent UNESCO World Heritage sites. Our privately chartered cruise affords us elegance and exclusivity as we explore and learn about the origins of Western civilization.

Stand in the shadows of the Pyramids of , guarded by the inscrutable Great Sphinx. Enter the realms of ancient ’s gods and pharaohs on excursions to the venerated sites of the Nile Valley city of Thebes, including the magnificent Karnak Highlights Temple Complex, Temple, and specially arranged access to Queen Nefertari’s tomb in the Valley of the Queens. Follow in Spend one night in the footsteps of the nomadic Bedouins across Wadi Rum, captivating Luxor—the ancient an orange-hued sea of sand and stone where Lawrence of Arabia capital of Thebes—in a deluxe, established his base. Experience the sublime second-coming Nile-view room and visit the of ’s Bibliotheca and view antiquities spanning pristinely preserved tombs of 7,000 years at the venerable Egyptian Museum in . several of ancient Egypt’s most wealthy and illustrious kings and queens. Our study leader is Mary Habeck ’96 PhD, Adjunct Professor of Strategic Studies at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and Senior Fellow with the Experience Wadi Rum’s Foreign Policy Research Institute. Her knowledge of issues Mars-like, red‑rock canyons related to Middle East policy and national security informs and undulating sand dunes our travels with an understanding of the news headlines and during an open‑air changing ideologies of the region. We’ll be traveling with vehicle ride. friends from Johns Hopkins University, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Tufts University and will enjoy Explore the beautiful lively conversation and lectures with these companions. Greco-Roman ruins of Jerash, Jordan, often invoked as the “Pompeii of Asia” and hailed This program offers you an incomparable opportunity to as one of the most important cruise ancient trade routes and examine a dazzling panorama cities of the Roman Decapolis. of human history. If you would like more information or to register, please contact us by calling (203) 432-1952 or emailing [email protected]. You can also make your reservation online at alumnitravel.yale.edu/redsea20.

Best wishes from Yale,

Lauren Summers Senior Director, Lifelong Learning and Travel Yale Alumni Association alumnitravel.yale.edu/redsea20 Yale Study Leader Upcoming Trips

Mary Habeck ’96 PhD Circumnavigation of Iceland Mary Habeck is a strategic planner and an expert on military June 21 to 29, 2020 matters, Islam, and extremism. She teaches on al-Qa’ida and Prof. Maureen Long, Geology ISIS at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies Oberammergau Passion Play (SAIS) and at Georgetown while running her consulting firm, Cruising the Danube River Applied Grand Strategies. Dr. Habeck is also a Senior Fellow June 21 to July 1, 2020 with the Foreign Policy Research Institute. From 2005 to 2013 she Prof. Harold Attridge, Divinity was an Associate Professor in Strategic Studies at SAIS, teaching courses on extremism, military history, and strategic thought. Waterways of Russia Before moving to SAIS, Dr. Habeck taught American and July 18 to 29, 2020 European military history in Yale’s history department from Prof. Harvey Goldblatt ’77 PhD, 1994 to 2005. She received her PhD in history from Yale in 1996, Medieval Slavic Literatures an MA in international relations from Yale in 1989, and a BA in international studies, Russian, and Spanish from Ohio State Cruising the Adriatic and in 1987. Aegean Seas September 17 to 25, 2020 Dr. Habeck was appointed by President George W. Bush to the Emeritus Prof. Ivo Banac, History Council on the Humanities at the National Endowment for the Humanities (2006 to 2013), and in 2008 and 2009, she was the Special Advisor for Strategic Planning on the National Security Council staff.

In addition to books and articles on doctrine, World War I, the Spanish Civil War, and al-Qa’ida, her publications include Knowing the Enemy: Jihadist Ideology and the War on Terror (Yale, 2005) and three forthcoming sequels on extremist military and political strategies and on the U.S. in the war on terror.

• Yale Educational Travel • Yale Alumni Association • Box 209010, New Haven, CT 06520-9010 • Reservations: 203.432.1952 [email protected] Delphi Aegean Sea ITINERARY Athens OCT. 29-NOV. 11, 2020 Santorini GREECE WELCOME PHONE CALL Monday, October 12 (tentative) Mediterranean Tiberias Join the group at 4 PM Eastern for a Sea Sea of Galilee pre-trip welcome call with Professor Jerusalem Jerash Amman Habeck to learn more about what to Dead Sea expect and to ask questions. Alexandria Masada JORDAN redsea20 Cairo ISRAEL Petra U.S./ATHENS, GREECE Aqaba Gulf of Wadi Rum UNESCO World Giza er Gulf of Thursday, October 29 and iv Ain Suez R Aqaba Heritage Site e Sokhna EGYPT l Friday, October 30 i

alumnitravel.yale.edu/ Cruise Itinerary N Red Depart the U.S. for Athens. Sea Air Routing Valley of the Kings Upon arrival, embark the five‑star Land Routing Valley of the Queens Thebes (Luxor) small ship Le Bougainville. (1D) SANTORINI, GREECE Saturday, October 31 SUEZ CANAL TRANSIT Check into a Nile‑view room Be on deck as the ship cruises Tuesday, November 3 in the Steigenberger Nile into picture-perfect Santorini. Transit the iconic and integral Palace Hotel. Begin your Tour the remarkable Bronze Age 120-mile-long Suez Canal. (B/L/D) exploration of the UNESCO World ruins of Akrotiri, held intact by Heritage‑designated Ancient Thebes AIN SOKHNA FOR layers of pumice and ash for over with a visit to Karnak Temple, GIZA AND CAIRO 3,500 years. Visit the Museum of one of the largest religious structures Wednesday, November 4 Prehistoric Thera and conclude this ever built. Admire the exquisite The Great Pyramids of Cheops, captivating Cycladic excursion in craftsmanship of the statues of Chephren, and Mycerinus are the picturesque town of Fira. Enjoy King Ramses II. Walk along the the only remaining Wonder of lunch and time on your own in this dramatic “Avenue of the Sphinxes” the Ancient World and now a elevated village or descend by cable and among the colossal stone UNESCO World Heritage site. car for lunch aboard the ship. columns of Karnak’s hypostyle hall. Enjoy spectacular views of the Attend the Captain’s welcome Continue to the Temple of Luxor mysterious Sphinx set against a reception this evening. (B/L/R/D) and view the temple’s fascinating backdrop of the Pyramids it guards. bas-reliefs that depict scenes from CRUISING THE Visit the Solar Boat Museum at the pharaonic times. (B/L/D) MEDITERRANEAN SEA foot of the Pyramids to see Pharaoh Sunday, November 1 Khufu’s reassembled funerary vessel. LUXOR/SAFAGA Enjoy a day of lectures while cruising Friday, November 6 from Europe to Africa across the British archaeologist Check out of the hotel and cruise dazzling Mediterranean Sea. (B/L/D) Harold Carter, across the Nile to its west bank by motorboat. Framed by arid Theban ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT who discovered hills, the sheer scale of the UNESCO Monday, November 2 King Tutankhamen’s World Heritage-designated Arrive in Alexandria to visit the Necropolis is displayed throughout Library of Alexandria’s visionary tomb, held an honorary memorial temples. Descend the reincarnation, built in 2002 and degree from Yale. narrow passageways to the burial symbolizing a second rising of chamber of King Ramses IV and the the sun. Trace the city’s history at Tour Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, tomb of the world’s most famous Alexandria’s National Museum, which preserves Old, Middle, and pharaoh, King Tutankhamen, in the home to a beautifully curated New Kingdom artifacts, including Valley of the Kings. Continue to the collection of artifacts. Visit the treasures from Tutankhamen’s Valley of the Queens for a specially Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, tomb. (B/L/D) arranged visit to the best-preserved, Egypt’s largest Roman burial most lavish Egyptian burial site, HURGHADA FOR LUXOR structure, and see imposing Queen Nefertari’s tomb. Thursday, November 5 Pompey’s Pillar, dedicated to Roman Return to the ship for the Emperor Diocletian in the third Depart the port city of Hurghada Captain’s farewell reception and century A.D. in commemoration of and see scenic mountains in the dinner this evening. (B/L/R/D) one of his great victories. (B/L/D) lush Nile Valley en route to Luxor. AQABA, JORDAN/ ceremonial gates, and golden‑hued What Is Included: WADI RUM/PETRA • Program of lectures and discussions temples stand in testimony to with Mary Habeck. Saturday, November 7 one of the most important cities of • Accommodations as per the itinerary. Disembark the ship and continue the Roman Decapolis. Marvel at • Meals, as indicated in the itinerary. to the dramatic beauty and the impressive, three‑gated • All entrance fees as per the itinerary. awe‑inspiring wilderness Hadrian’s Arch and walk the • Services of Travel Director during of UNESCO World Sacred Way to the Temple of the program as per the itinerary. Heritage‑designated Wadi Rum, Artemis to admire the Corinthian • Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages served where millennia of desert winds columns. Take in the spectacular throughout the cruise. have carved a deep valley through architecture of the Forum and the • Captain’s welcome and farewell towering granite and created 56 Ionic columns enclosing the receptions and farewell reception in spectacular sandstone formations. oval plaza. See the Temple of Zeus the hotel in Amman. During an open-air vehicle ride, and note the intricately decorated • Egypt and Jordan entry visas. • Gratuities to ship personnel, local enjoy scenic canyons amid soaring friezes. Lunch is in Jerash. (B/L) guides, and drivers on included mountains, undulating sand dunes, excursions and transfers. AMMAN and rocky caverns etched with • Transfers and luggage handling Tuesday, November 10 prehistoric inscriptions. abroad if your arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with scheduled This afternoon in Petra, check Visit the blue-domed King Abdullah Mosque. Proceed to Amman’s group transfer(s). into the Mövenpick Hotel, ideally hilltop Citadel to explore the ruins • Port taxes. located adjacent to this UNESCO • Complimentary bottled water World Heritage site. (B/L/D) of the Temple of Hercules and in your accommodations and gain spectacular views of the city’s on excursions. PETRA/AMMAN skyline. See the three-tiered Roman • Emergency medical Sunday, November 8 Amphitheater and explore the Jordan evacuation services through UHC Global Assistance. Become mesmerized by the ancient Museum, where the Neolithic plaster “rose-red city” of Petra, one of the statues of ‘Ain Ghazal are preserved. What Is Not Included: • Expenses of a personal nature like New Seven Wonders of the World. Enjoy time for individual laundry, telephone/fax calls, Internet Enter Petra through the narrow pursuits. Attend the farewell unless otherwise specified, gorge known as the Siq, with its reception in the hotel this camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, serpentine path and towering evening. (B/R) airport departure tax, etc. walls leading climactically to the AMMAN/U.S. • Any insurance other than spellbinding Khazneh (Treasury). specified above. Wednesday, November 11 Upon arrival in Amman, check into • Any meals or beverages that are Continue on The Holy Land not specified in the above inclusions. the five-star Fairmont Hotel. (B/L) Post‑Program Option or transfer to • International airfares. AMMAN/JERASH/AMMAN the airport for your return flight to • Expenses caused by factors Monday, November 9 the U.S. (B) beyond our control like rail and airplane delays, roadblocks, vehicle In Jerash, Jordan’s most captivating Included meals indicated each day as B/L/R/D malfunctions, political disturbances, taxes, lost luggage, etc. Greco-Roman site, the remarkably = Breakfast/Lunch/Reception/Dinner. preserved colonnaded avenues, • Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions. alumnitravel.yale.edu/redsea20 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: CLASSICAL GREECE 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 Pre-Program Option E E (no twin option) 621 619 617 615 611 609 607 605 603 601 October 27–30 Deck 6 E E 621 619 617 615 611 609 607 605 603 601 Prestige Suites, Deck 5 Deck 6 capacities to be advised $995 per person, double occupancy Deck 6 Bridge $1,345 per person, single occupancy Deck 6 Bridge Bridge Experience Athens, the birthplace of 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 democracy. Tour the monumental 534 532 530 528 E E 526 524 522 520 518 516 514 512 510 508 506 504 502 535 533 531 529 501 E E 527 525 523 521 519 517 515 511 509 507 505 503 Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage 534 532 530 528 526 524 522 520 518 516 514 512 510 508 506 504 502 535 533 531 529 501 E E 527 525 523 521 519 517 515 511 509 507 505 503 535 533 531 529 501 527 525 523 521 519 517 515 511 509 507 505 503 site, and see its treasures in the Deck 5 E E 535 533 531 529 501 Deck 5 527 525 523 521 519 517 515 511 509 507 505 503 Acropolis Museum. Visit the Parthenon, Deck 5 Restaurant an example of Doric architecture. Deck 5 Restaurant Restaurant Explore colorful Plaka at your 418 416 414 412 410 408 406 404 402 RestaurantE E 418 416 414 412 410 408 406 404 402 own pace. Enjoy a full-day excursion to

E E 418 416 414 412 410 408 406 404 402 401 E E 431 429 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 411 409 407 405 403 the UNESCO World Heritage site of 418 416 414 412 410 408 406 404 402 401 431 429 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 411 409 407 405 403 E E Delphi and the Delphi Archaeological 401 Deck 4 431 429 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 411 409 407 405 403 401 Deck 4 431 429 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 411 409 407 405 403 Museum. Accommodations are for Deck 4 thenaeum Innity Pool Grill Main Lounge Boutique Theater two nights in the deluxe A Innity Pool Grill Main Lounge Boutique Deck 4 Theater nter ontinental otel Innity Pool Grill Main Lounge Boutique Theater I C H . 312 310 308 306 304 302 Innity Pool Grill Main Lounge Boutique 312 310 308 306 304 302 Theater THE HOLY LAND E E 312 310 308 306 304 302 305 E E 317 315 311 309 307 303 301 Post-Program Option 312 310 308 306 304 302 305 317 315 311 309 307 303 301 E E November 11–17 305 317 315 311 309 307 303 Medical301 Center Deck 3 ExcursionE E Desk Reception $2,895 per person, double occupancy

305 Medical Center Deck 3 Excursion Desk Reception317 315 311 309 307 303 301 Excursion Desk Reception Medical Center $4,395 per person, single occupancy DeckCATEGORYMarina 3 8 $8,610 DeckPictureMarina 3 window, singleExcursion door onto Desk privateReception partial-wall balcony.Medical Deck 3, forward.Center (limited availability) Expand your exploration of the great CATEGORYMarina 7 $9,410 civilizations to include captivating Marina Picture window, single door onto private partial-wall balcony. Deck 3, midship. biblical, historical, and cultural sites in CATEGORY 6 $10,310 Israel. In Jerusalem, walk in the footsteps Expansive sliding glass door, private balcony. Deck 4, forward. Deck 2 of Jesus, see evocative religious sites, and CATEGORYDeck 2 5 $11,110 visit the poignant Yad Vashem Holocaust DeckExpansive 2 sliding glass door, private balcony. Deck 4, midship. Single pricing: $17,210 Deck 2 Museum. See where the Dead Sea Scrolls CATEGORY 4 $11,610 Expansive sliding glass door, private balcony. Decks 5 and 6, aft. (limited availability) were found, tour UNESCO World Heritage-designated Masada, visit the CATEGORY 3 $12,210 Expansive sliding glass door, private balcony. Deck 5, forward. (limited availability) Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, and CATEGORY 2 $13,110 enjoy an unforgettable float in the Dead Expansive sliding glass door, private balcony. Deck 5, midship. Single pricing: $20,410 Sea. Visit Nazareth, Cana, the Mount CATEGORY 1 $13,610 of Beatitudes, Capernaum, and the Expansive sliding glass door, private balcony. Deck 6, midship. Ancient Boat Museum. Enjoy a cruise on DELUXE SUITE $14,610 the Sea of Galilee (weather permitting), Suite with expansive sliding glass door, large private balcony, sitting area with sofa. stop beside the Jordan River at the Decks 3, 4, 5, and 6. (limited availability) Yardenit Baptismal Site, and tour a PRESTIGE SUITE✧ $15,610 Two-room suite, expansive sliding glass door, larger private balcony, two bathrooms, two closets, traditional kibbutz, with lunch. Deluxe large sitting area with sofa. Deck 5. (limited availability) accommodations are for four nights in PRIVILEGE SUITE $15,910 Jerusalem and two nights in Tiberias. Large suite with expansive sliding glass door, larger private balcony, sitting area with sofa. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation. Decks 5 and 6. (limited availability) GRAND DELUXE SUITE $17,610 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 $18,110 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. Reserve Your Trip to the Red Sea Today Book online : alumnitravel.yale.edu/redsea20 Cruising the Antiquities of the October 29-November 11, 2020 Red and Aegean Seas alumnitravel.yale.edu/redsea20 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 July 31, 2020. Please charge the deposit of $1,000 per person to: ❏ amex ❏ visa ❏ mastercard ❏ discover card

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Cruising the Antiquities of the Red and Aegean Seas October 29-November 11, 2020 Mary Habeck ’96 PhD Adjunct Professor of Strategic Studies, Johns Hopkins

Enjoy a rare opportunity to transit the Suez Canal, Egypt’s Victorian‑era engineering marvel that redefined maritime trade.

In the Necropolis of Thebes, enjoy specially arranged access to the tomb of Queen Nefertari, where the beauty of King Ramses II’s favorite queen is captured in ancient art.