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Ancient Cities of the Eastern Mediterranean VOYAGE FROM CAIRO TO A THENS October 4 to 19, 2011

a program of the stanford alumni association KOURRON, CYPRUS

The Byzantine and Roman empires spanned over 2,000 years and controlled an area that encompasses 50 modern- day countries. They were ruled by nearly 250 emperors, and hundreds of generals commanded thousands of troops in battles for control of land. Evidence of these empires can be found throughout the Mediterranean region in the form of exceptionally well- preserved ruins and antiquities. Here, history seeps into daily life giving one a means to contrast ancient versus modern in a relevant and tangible way. Whether your passion is history, art, religion or culture, the Eastern Mediterranean is filled with the promise of fueling those passions. Because the region is so vast, there’s no better way to explore it than by ship – just as the ancients did. Join us on this incredible journey.

BRETT S. THOMPSON, ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY Highlights

MARVEL at the antiquities in VENTURE to the ancient VISIT and spend DISCOVER the charming Cairo, from The Great Pyra- city of Petra and view its the day either exploring island of Rhodes and stroll mids to exquisite treasures famous Treasury. Palmyra or visiting Krak through its medieval walled displayed in the Egyptian des Chevaliers. Old Town. Museum.

THE ACROPOLIS IBU TULUN MOSQUE, CAIRO G REECE T URKEY Athens Perge Antalya Side Iskenderun RHODES Ugarit Aleppo Lindos Heraklion Limassol Tartus Krak des Chevaliers CRETE Knossos Kourion S YRIA CYPRUS M e d i t e r r a n e a n S e a I SRAEL J ORDAN Petra Cairo Suez SAUDI Canal LIBYA Aqaba ARABIA E G YPT St. Catherine’s Monastery Sharm el Sheikh

exploring the wonders of Petra, the Ten Commandments, St. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 TARTUS, SYRIA / PALMYRA the fabled, ancient, rose-red Catherine’s Monastery is a OR KRAK DES CHEVALIERS Itinerary city. Stories of Petra’s beauty, treasure trove of Byzantine Known as Tortosa by the TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, history and immense wealth art: the mosaic of the Crusaders, Tartus was an OCTOBER 4 & 5 have spanned the centuries. Transfiguration in the basilica important port town for DEPART U.S. / CAIRO, EGYPT Spectacularly carved into is equal to anything seen in the Knights Templar. Travel Fly from the U.S. on overnight reddish sandstone cliffs ; the monastery’s to fabled Palmyra at the flights to Cairo. Upon arrival, and hills nearly 3,000 years collection of pre-Iconoclast edge of the Anti-Lebanon transfer to our hotel. HOTEL FOUR ago, it has witnessed the icons is unrivaled; and the Mountains. This desert oasis SEASONS CAIRO FIRST RESIDENCE flourishing trade routes of library possesses a remarkable was a vital link on the historic the Nabataeans, the Roman collection of rare manuscripts. Silk Route from China to THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 CAIRO / SUEZ / EMBARK Empire, the Crusades and CORINTHIAN II (B,L,D) and a buffer between Known as Memphis in ancient modern-day Bedouins. One of the Persian and Roman MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 times, Cairo has been Egypt’s the most fascinating ancient SUEZ CANAL, EGYPT empires. The excavations of most important city since 3100 sites in the Middle East, Petra Today is spent transiting the the 2nd-century AD city are BC Today the city is meeting was unknown to the outside 120-mile-long Suez Canal, vast and fascinating. See the challenge of providing for world for almost 1,000 years once named one of the seven the great Temple of Baal, its enormous population while until it was rediscovered in wonders of the modern world. the 300-column colonnade preserving its magnificent array 1812; its excavations reveal CORINTHIAN II (B,L,D) flanking the main street, the of historical and cultural sites. two miles of truly monumental beautiful theater-façade and architecture. Follow the Siq, a TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 the museum. Alternatively, Visit the renowned Egyptian LIMASSOL, CYPRUS / Museum, a repository of the narrow gorge, into the city to KOURION drive to Krak des Chevaliers, finest antiquities, including explore the famous Treasury, Cyprus’ position as a the world’s best-preserved and finds from the tomb of the grandiose tombs, the steppingstone between most magnificent Crusader Tutankhamun. In Giza, see Roman-style theater and the East and West has left castle, which stands in its the famed Sphinx and other landmarks, most dating an unusually rich legacy of commanding site, essentially Pyramids, still among the from the 1st century BC the many civilizations that unchanged from the 12th wonders of the world. This CORINTHIAN II (B,L,D) flourished on the island. Visit century. Two mighty rings of the ancient city of Kourion, set fortifications defended the afternoon, embark our ship SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 in Suez. CORINTHIAN II (B,L,D) SHARM EL SHEIKH / ST. upon a dramatic cliff. View the castle, which could support a CATHERINE’S MONASTERY mosaics depicting and garrison of 2,000 men. Explore FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 This morning we dock at the gladiators near the this incredible landmark, and AT SEA / AQABA, JORDAN town of Sharm El Sheikh, Gate, and continue on to the after lunch, view the Greek Spend the morning at sea; located on a beautiful natural in the afternoon we dock in ruined 5th-century basilica and Orthodox Monastery of St. harbor, for an excursion to its adjoining baptistery and the George, originally built Aqaba. CORINTHIAN II (B,L,D) St. Catherine’s Monastery. restored Sanctuary of Apollo. in the 6th century. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 Built by the Emperor Justinian CORINTHIAN II (B,L,D) CORINTHIAN II (B,L,D) AQABA / PETRA / AQABA in 537 near the site where From Aqaba, Jordan’s only Moses is said to have seen the seaport, spend a full day Burning Bush and received IBU TULUN MOSQUE, CAIRO THE GREAT MOSQUE, ALEPPO, SYRIA

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 of the Emperor Constantine century AD CORINTHIAN II (B,L,D) Heraklion, Crete’s capital and LATAKIA / QALA’AT SALADIN AND UGARIT who made a pilgrimage to the largest city. After lunch, visit the SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 OR ALEPPO AD CORINTHIAN Holy Land in 326 RHODES, GREECE / LINDOS excavations at Knossos, where Visit Latakia, originally a II (B,L,D) the brilliance and refinement of Phoenician trading port, for an The historic island of Rhodes was known in antiquity for the Minoans are revealed. The excursion to Qala’at Saladin FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 ISKENDERUN, TURKEY / its schools of philosophy, largest palace of the period on (Saladin’s Castle), a Crusader ANTIOCH Crete, Knossos is a labyrinth castle built on a spectacular rhetoric and sculpture. Explore Drive from Iskenderun to Old Town, one of the largest of corridors and chambers gorge-surrounded site originally modern Antakya, or ancient decorated with frescoes occupied by the Phoenicians. medieval towns in Europe. Antioch. Founded in the 4th Walk along the Street of the illustrating life as it was 4,000 This afternoon, explore Ugarit, century BC by Seleucus I – years ago. Continue to the now known as Ras Shamra. Knights, overflowing with a general under Alexander mosaics, finely carved portals, Heraklion Museum’s temporary Once the most important the Great and one of his exhibit. CORINTHIAN II (B,L,D) and prosperous city in the balconies and coats of arms. successors, Antioch was Then visit the Archaeological Mediterranean, Ugarit was also destined to rival Alexandria TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 a center of learning responsible Museum, housed in the former PIRAEUS / ATHENS / during the Hellenistic period, Knights’ Great Hospital. Also DISEMBARK for the Ugaritic alphabet, and later, be a powerful seat of The birthplace of Western an early 28-letter script that travel to picturesque Lindos. Christianity. Saint Paul climbed Set high above the village are culture, Athens boasts influenced both the Phoenician a 3,000-foot-high plateau here a plethora of historic and the Hebrew alphabets. the remains of the Acropolis to preach in the city where art and the Doric columns of monuments. In the morning, The site offers some of the best and culture flourished. Our tour the Acropolis, including Bronze Age relics in the Middle Athena’s Temple, among other visit to the ancient site includes structures, with spectacular the Erechtheion and the East, including the ruins of a the magnificent collection majestic Parthenon. After 14th-century BC palace and views of the Aegean. of Roman mosaics in the CORINTHIAN II (B,L,D) lunch at a taverna, continue the Temple of Baal, as well as Archaeological Museum to the stunning new Acropolis an elaborate system of Bronze and the Grotto of Saint Peter, MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 Museum. KING GEORGE II HOTEL. Age waterworks. Alternatively, which is cut out of a hillside. HERAKLION, CRETE / (B,L,D) take a full-day excursion PHAESTOS AND GORTYN / CORINTHIAN II (B,L,D) KNOSSOS to Aleppo, a city whose Crete, Zeus’ legendary WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 settlement history reaches SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 ATHENS | U.S. birthplace, was home to Transfer to the airport for back to the 4th-century BC ANTALYA / PERGE / ASPENDOS the Minoan civilization, return flights to Its Citadel, which dates to From Antalya, travel to two of Europe’s first. In the the U.S. (B) the middle of the 3rd-century Turkey’s most famous ancient morning take the BC, sits upon a hill, towering sites. Perge’s Hellenistic ruins opportunity to over the city center, and was include its great stadium; visit the sites once a bastion against foreign colonnaded, marble main of Phaestos invasion. See its Great Mosque street; and theater. At and Gortyn. and Halwiye Madrasa, founded Aspendos, tour the 20,000- Alternatively, in 1124 on the site of the seat theater commissioned spend time Cathedral of St. Helena, mother by Marcus Aurelius in the 2nd at leisure in THE TREASURY. PETRA SHARM EL SHEIKH

Corinthian II Program Cost* Rates are per person, based on double occupancy unless otherwise specified. Originally built in 1992 and refurbished and redecorated in 2004 and early 2005, the 114-guest Corinthian II accommodates all guests in 57 outside suites, each CATEGORIES RATES affording sea views and elegantly furnished with a sitting area, TV, safe, mini- Category E $8,995 refrigerator and other amenities, as well as a marble-appointed bathroom. Several suites include private balconies accessed via sliding glass doors. Spacious and Category D $9,995 finely decorated public areas include a library, an elegant lounge and The Club bar. The restaurant, serving fine cuisine prepared by European chefs, accommodates Category C $11,295 all guests at a single seating. The ship also includes a gym, beauty salon, eleva- tor serving all passenger decks, sun deck with Jacuzzi and outdoor bar and café. Category B $12,295 Corinthian II is served by 70 experienced officers and crew. Category A $12,995

603 601 Sun Deck Jacuzzi Explorer Deck Category AA $13,695 Beauty Salon 604 602 Gym Category VS $14,495

511509 507505 Bridge Category PHS $15,995 Sun Deck Erickson Deck Outdoor Café 512 510 508 506 Single/Category C** $13,790

427 425423 421 419 417 415 Library Single/Category B** $14,790 The Club Marco Polo Deck 428426 424422 420 418 416 414 Single/Category A** $15,490

Cabins range in size from 225 to 400 square feet, depending on the category. 347 345 343 341 339 333335 331 329 PHS and VS suites also feature private balconies and windows; AA suites have Lounge Reception Columbus Deck forward- and side-facing windows; A, B and D suites have windows; C and E 342344346348 340 338 330332336334 suites have portholes. *Association nonmembers add $200 per person. **Single accommodations are limited. 261 259257 255 Hospital Magellan Deck Flag: Malta / Length: 297 ft. / Beam: 50 ft. / Draft: 12 ft. Restaurant 262 260 258 256 254 252 250 Information Terms & DATES Conditions October 4 to 19, 2011 (16 days)

S IZE Deposit & Final Payment damage, loss, accident, delay Limited to a total of 114 participants, including travelers from Stanford, A $1,000 deposit is required to or irregularity in connection with hold space for Ancient Cities of the service of any automobile, the Harvard Alumni Association and Smithsonian Journeys. the Eastern Mediterranean. Final motorcoach, launch or any other payment is due 120 days prior conveyance used in carrying out this I NCLUDED to departure. program or for the acts or defaults 2 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 12-night cruise aboard the of any company or person engaged Cancellations & Refunds in conveying the passenger or in Corinthian II 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 13 dinners Welcome Deposits and any payments are fully carrying out the arrangements of the and farewell cocktail receptions Open bar while aboard ship Bottled refundable, less a $500-per-person program. We cannot accept any cancellation fee, until 120 days prior water on excursions Gratuities to porters, guides, drivers and ship crew responsibility for losses or additional to departure. After that date, refunds expenses due to delay or changes for all group activities All tours and shore excursions as described in can be made only if the program is in air or other services, sickness, the itinerary Transfers and baggage handling on program arrival and sold out and your place(s) can be weather, strike, war, quarantine, force departure days Port fees and embarkation taxes Minimal medical, resold, in which case a $1,000-per- majeure or other causes beyond our person cancellation fee will apply. accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture control. All such losses or expenses We recommend trip-cancellation will have to be borne by the series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading insurance; applications will be passenger as tour rates provide list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our sent to you. arrangements only for the time professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program Insurance stated. We reserve the right to make Stanford Travel/Study provides such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed NOT I NCLUDED all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal necessary. The right is reserved International and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees medical, accident and evacuation to cancel any program prior to Immunization fees Meals and beverages other than those specified coverage under our group-travel departure in which case the entire insurance policy. 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Round-trip, economy-class airfare on Lufthansa from San Fran- after we receive your deposit. The ship’s ticket, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between cisco to Cairo, Egypt, and return from Athens, Greece, is approximately product offered in this brochure includes a special Waiver of the passenger and the cruise $1,280 as of December 2010 and is subject to change without notice. Pre-Existing Conditions and company. Baggage is carried at coverage for Financial Insolvency the owner’s risk entirely. The airlines WHAT T O E XPECT and Terrorist Acts if you postmark concerned are not to be held your insurance payment within responsible for any act, omission Daily tours are busy, involving one to three miles of walking. Much of 15 days of the date listed on or event during the time that the walking takes place at ancient sites, where paths can be rocky and the confirmation letter. passengers are not onboard their uneven. In some instances, such as museums, guided tours require plane or conveyance. Neither the Eligibility Alumni Association, Stanford climbing up and down several flights of stairs. Stairs may not have We encourage membership in University nor our operators accept handrails, and elevators may not be available. Some sites and museums the Alumni Association as the liability for any carrier’s cancellation do not allow buses to pull up in front, thus requiring a several minutes’ program cost for nonmembers penalty incurred by the purchase of walk to reach the entrance. Some days necessitate early morning starts. is $200 more than the members’ a nonrefundable ticket in connection price. Parents and their children with the tour. Program price is based We often have a full schedule of excursions, lectures and special events. under 21 may travel on one on rates in effect in December 2010 These busy days are contrasted with the relaxed pace onboard ship, membership. 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© COPYRIGHT 2010 STANFORD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRINTED ON RECYCLED, FSC-CERTIFIED PAPER IN THE U.S. RHODES, GREECE “What a Stanford Faculty Leader wonderful way PROFESSOR FRANK ROMER, MA ’71, PHD ’74, a classicist and ancient historian, works to continue primarily with texts, languages and material culture and has taught Greek and Roman history, the education literature and religion. Professor Romer is chair of the department of foreign languages and we started literatures at East Carolina University where he teaches classical culture and language courses.

long ago.” Currently, Professor Romer’s research focuses on ancient geography and ethnography, and his CYNTHIA SWAIN STAFFORD, ’62 Pomponius Mela’s Description of the World provides a scholarly translation of and commentary on the earliest surviving geography book in , the Chorographia of Pomponius Mela (ca. 44 AD). In addition, he has analyzed historical evidence related to the archaeological finds for excavations at Lugnano in Teverina and Chianciano Terme, Italy, and is working now on Roman and Romanized communities in North and . He has led study tours to destinations all around the Mediterranean and has inspected Phoenician, Greek and Roman sites in North Africa. On our trip, Professor Romer looks forward to sharing with our group his love of history and culture and his passion for geography through his lectures and on-site commentary.

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“The incredibly rich culture of the Greek and Roman empires came to life at the many sites we visited.”

E LLEN MACKE , ’72, VENE TIAN EMPIRE OF THE M E DIEVA L W ORL D, 2010

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