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Contents 4 Asia 6 Africa 9 South America 10 Europe 22 travel PLANNER 23 tour Operators
Intellectual stimulation Unique itineraries E xpert trip scholars Small-group travel Bespoke educational travel Discover some of the world’s most fascinating places in the company of like-minded travellers. Join fellow alumni on one of our small-group tours, accompanied by an expert trip scholar. Our trip scholars and local tour guides bring each destination to life with their wealth of knowledge and experience, whether visiting a world-famous heritage site or exploring a hidden gem not usually open to the general public. Meet our trip scholars at www.alumni.ox.ac.uk/tripscholars The programme is tailor-made by the University Alumni Office and our experienced tour operator partners to offer unique itineraries. For every booking, the Alumni Office receives a contribution which goes towards supporting resources and activities for Oxford alumni. ‘The Oxford trip scholar was immensely knowledgeable and approachable and we found the other participants very congenial as travelling companions’ Find out more For the most up-to-date information on our tours, please visit our digital brochure at www.alumni.ox.ac.uk/travel Sign up to our travel mailing list to receive the quarterly travel supplement of our e-newsletter, O T Extra, and to find out the latest news and updates about our tours and travel-related events at www.alumni.ox.ac.uk/mailing-lists ‘So many things that happened were unique on this trip’
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ADVENTURE ARCHAEOLOGY – HISTORY T rek to the Forbidden Along the Golden Road Kingdom of Mustang ★ to Samarkand A Journey through Central Asia
DATE: 1–17 April 2014 DATE: 15–29 April 2014 PRICE: £3,140 PRICE: £3,120
Locked away in the wilderness of the Himalayas, on the edge Few landmarks have tantalised the minds of travellers more of the Tibetan plateau, lies the ancient kingdom of Mustang. than the legendary cities of Central Asia. Originally stops After decades of isolation, its borders are now open but little for caravans on the Golden Trade route, they developed has changed and its Tibetan culture has been preserved. into thriving centres of commerce and culture. Travel with This eight-day moderate trek, involving five to eight hours archaeologist Iain Shearer on this unique itinerary and learn walking per day, takes in stunning scenery following one of about the history and culture of the region’s great kingdoms the oldest Nepal-Tibet trade routes. The group will stay in whose magnificent civilizations have produced some of Asia’s simple lodges and there will be porters and horses to carry most beautiful art and architecture. all equipment. Highlights Highlights The timelessness of a Central Asian caravan town in Khiva The Himalayan cities of Kathmandu and Pokhara Ancient ruins of Kunye Urgench in Turkmenistan Trek along the Kali Gandaki River through one of the world’s The walled cities of Merv, once one of the largest cities on deepest gorges the Silk Road Towering peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges Bukhara, a beautifully preserved town overflowing with Lo Mantang, the capital of Mustang with the King’s palace historic Islamic monuments rising above the town’s walls The outstanding Registan Square in Samarkand, with its Experience Tibetan culture and stay in simple, traditional complex of domes, minarets and mosques lodges T rip Scholar T rip Scholar Bruce Wannell (Oriel, 1971) is an Islamic scholar and has lectured Professor Charles Ramble (Hertford, 1979) specialises in Himalayan widely on Persian and Islamic history, culture and cuisine. Bruce has anthropology and has spent more than 15 years living in Nepal travelled extensively in Central Asia and the Middle East and has working as an anthropologist and cultural historian. He was a deep affinity for Islamic culture. He speaks Arabic, Persian, Urdu University Lecturer in Tibetan and Himalayan Studies at the and several European languages and has accompanied two previous University of Oxford and currently holds a professorship in alumni tours. He is currently working on translations of Persian Tibetan history and philology at the Sorbonne University. mystical poetry.
Distant HorizonS +44(0)151 6253425 Distant Horizons +44(0)151 6253425 Prices are per person based on sharing a room, including flights from London. For more details Prices are per person based on sharing a room, including flights from London. For on what is included contact Distant Horizons. more details on what is included contact Distant Horizons.
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ARCHAEOLOGY – HISTORY HISTORY Ancient Japan Journey into India ★ F lame pots and northern capitals: T raditions and transitions Among the Ainu and their ancestors
DATE: 6–23 May 2014 DATE: 11–28 October 2014 PRICE: £5,320 PRICE: £3,895
Discover the origins of Japanese civilisation on this fascinating Travelling from East to West and linking together some of journey which touches upon almost the entire scope of India’s most glorious sites, this tour highlights the country’s Japanese history to the post-Imperial era, accompanied rich diversity and reveals the influence of various civilisations by leading expert, Dr Simon Kaner, a passionate advocate on the character of this nation. Lectures from Judith Brown of Japanese culture and heritage. This unusual tour explores will explain how these sites have played an important role in the rich archaeology of the highlands of Honshu, along with shaping India’s history, tradition, culture and lifestyle. During the less-visited western shore and the little-known cultural this journey, special guest speakers will explore how India has history of Japan’s indigenous people – the Ainu – on the transformed since becoming an independent Republic. northernmost island of Hokkaido. Highlights Highlights The legacy of British India in Kolkata, with its colonial Temples and gardens of Hiraizumi, a fusion of Buddhist buildings and monuments and indigenous Japanese architecture In Varanasi witness the sunset Aarti ceremony on the Ganges Fascinating insight into the Ainu, native people of the Walking tour of Old Delhi exploring some of the hidden island of Hokkaido monuments Prehistoric Jomon flame pots, some of the earliest The colonial building of British-built Shimla ceramics in the world Mumbai – business capital of a new economic power Dramatic landscapes, from the forested islands of An interactive session with Professor Das, Vice-Chancellor Matsushima Bay to the volcanoes of Hokkaido of the University of Calcutta Ancient and modern Japanese culture – traditional An evening with Sir Mark Tully in New Delhi houses, tea ceremonies and bullet trains! T rip Scholar T rip Scholar Professor Judith Brown was the Beit Professor in Commonwealth Dr Simon Kaner is head of the Centre for Archaeology & History and Professorial Fellow of Balliol College, specialising in Heritage at the University of East Anglia and Assistant Director modern Indian history, until her retirement in 2011. She has written of the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts widely on India in the 20th century and still gives many public lectures and Cultures. and continues to travel regularly to India.
Andante Travels +44 (0)1722 713800 Cox & Kings +44 (0)20 78735000 Price is per person based on sharing a room, excluding travel to Japan. Price including Prices are per person based on sharing a room, including flights from London. For flights from London: £6,095. Single supplement: £625. For more details on what is prices excluding flights and more details on what is included, contact Cox & Kings. included contact Andante Travels. www.alumni.ox.ac.uk/travel | 5 AFRICA
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WILDLIFE CRUISE – ARCHAEOLOGY In Livingstone’s Footsteps Ultimate Nile★ E xclusive safari to Victoria Falls, Epic cruise from Cairo to Aswan Chobe and the Okavango Delta
DATE: 8–18 March 2014 DATE: 14–26 April 2014 PRICE: £3,350 PRICE: £4,390
From the thunder of Victoria Falls to the incredible wildlife This luxurious 11-night Nile cruise on the sumptuous Sun of Chobe National Park and the glittering waters of the Boat III follows the newly reopened route from Cairo to Okavango Delta, this tour encapsulates the best of Southern Aswan. This rarely available journey allows a comprehensive Africa. This special safari starts in Zambia then crosses exploration of the wonders of Upper Egypt in supreme into Botswana, following in the footsteps of pioneering comfort with excellent food and knowledgeable guides. missionary Dr David Livingstone. Discover the amazing During this epic journey south from Cairo there will be the array of birds and wildlife on walking tours, river cruises, chance to visit important but normally remote Nile Valley scenic flights and 4x4 safaris. sites as well as many of Egypt’s most renowned temples. Highlights Highlights Awe-inspiring Victoria Falls Beni Hasan and Amarna, built by the heretic Pharaoh Excellent birdlife, including African skimmers and Akhenaten night herons Early Coptic Red and White Monasteries at Sohag, with Huge herds in Chobe National Park including elephant, 5th-century paintings and sculpture hippopotamus and buffalo The temple of Osiris at Abydos and the temple of Hathor Big five game viewing by mokorro (dug-out canoe) and at Denderah 4x4 in the Okavango Delta Incredible sites of the Valleys of the Kings and Queens Moremi Reserve, one of Africa’s finest game-viewing Spectacular temples at Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan areas, with abundant herds of elephant, sable, giraffe, Travel on one of the finest small ships on the Nile with wildebeest, impala and waterbuck superb guides Three-night extension to the Kalahari Desert available T rip Scholar T rip Scholar Professor Mark Smith is the Lady Wallis Budge Fellow in Egyptology Grant Truthe, naturalist and Botswana expert, was born and at University College, Oxford. His main area of research is the raised in Botswana and speaks the local language fluently. Graeco-Roman Period, in particular the intellectual life and He has a vast knowledge of the country and an infectious religious beliefs of that time. passion for his subject.
Temple World +44(0)20 89404114 Temple World +44(0)20 89404114 Prices are per person based on sharing a room, excluding flights. Optional flights from Prices are per person based on sharing a room, excluding flights. Optional flights from London London from £1,345 per person. Single supplement: £450. For more details on what is from £490 per person. For more details on what is included contact Temple World. included contact Temple World. 6 | www.alumni.ox.ac.uk/travel Oxford Alumni Travellers 2014
WILDLIFE
M agical Madagascar ★ E volution and zoology of a Gondwanaland island
DATE: 17–30 August 2014 PRICE: £3,190
Uninhabited by man until 2,000 years ago, 80% of Madagascar’s species are endemic, making it possible to witness what happens when an isolated island is left to evolve without large predators for 165 million years. A host of protected reserves and rainforests contain amazingly diverse wildlife, from impish ring-tailed lemurs and dancing sifakas to brightly coloured chameleons, frogs and butterflies. Madagascar also has a remarkable fossil record, creating a time capsule for today’s scientists to examine the island’s role in the plate tectonic history of the Southern Hemisphere. Highlights 33 species of lemurs, a primate found nowhere else on earth Superb array of birds in a wide variety of habitats, including crested coua and helmet vanga More than 70 species of singing birds and parrot Stunning Indian Ocean beaches, reefs and islands Private beach extensions available T rip Scholar Dr Matt Friedman is a Lecturer in Palaeobiology in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on the evolution of biological diversity within vertebrates, using fossil evidence to understand the timing of major evolutionary events, the patterns by which modern animals came to acquire their distinctive anatomical features over geological timescales, and a range of topics related to Madagascar.
Temple World +44(0)20 89404114 Prices are per person based on sharing a room, excluding flights. Optional flights from London from £750 per person. For more details on what is included contact Temple World.
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WILDLIFE ARCHAEOLOGY – HISTORY Wine, Whales and Wildflowers Ancient Ethiopia Cape and Garden Route in springtime Aksum, rock-cut churches of Lalibela and the Meskel Festival
D ATE: 23 August–6 September 2014 DATE: 25 September–7 October 2014 PRICE: £3,195 PRICE: £2,895
Discover South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, the Explore Ethiopia’s monasteries, rock-hewn churches Mediterranean of the Southern Hemisphere, with its and dramatic mountain scenery on a fascinating journey balmy weather, blue seas, fine wines and spectacular through this ancient land. See Aksum, the seat of an scenery, including vast carpets of indigenous wildflowers. empire that was once one of the four great powers of the This fantastic itinerary includes Cape Town, the historic ancient world, and the unique 12th-century rock-hewn Winelands, the flowers of the Cederberg and the incredible churches at Lalibela. Discover Ethiopia’s wildlife amidst scenery of the Garden Route along with opportunities to the stunning scenery of the Simyen Mountains, and go in see South Africa’s amazing array of birds and wildlife. search of the source of the Blue Nile. The tour coincides Highlights with Meskel, a colourful Ethiopian festival celebrating the discovery of the true cross. Cape Town, including Table Mountain, Robben Island and the Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens Highlights Jackass penguins at Boulders Beach, wild meercats at Learn about the incredible empire of Aksum with one Oudsthoorn and whale-watching at Plettenberg Bay of its excavators Magnificent flora of the Cederberg Mountains, part of the Fascinating castles and the unique church of Debre famous Fynbos Biome Berhane Selassie in Gondar The stunning Garden Route coastal reserves of Tsitsikamma Witness the colourful ancient festival of Meskel, with and Wilderness magnificently robed priests and huge bonfires Sample world-class wines and excellent gastronomy in the Gelada Baboons in the spectacular Simyen Mountains Cape’s historic wine region Incredible rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, place of Hand-picked hotels including luxurious Bushmans Kloof pilgrimage Excellent birding, with around 300 species, many endemic T rip Scholar T rip Scholar Dr Jacke Phillips’ fieldwork includes five seasons as Assistant Professor John Parker (Christ Church, 1963) was Director of the Director of the Aksum Archaeological Project for the Cambridge University Botanic Garden until 2010. His interests McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research at the lie in plant genetics and the origins of evolutionary thinking. University of Cambridge. Temple World +44(0)20 89404114 Temple World +44(0)20 89404114 Prices are per person based on sharing a room, excluding flights. Optional flights from Prices are per person based on sharing a room, excluding flights. Optional flights from London London from £1,050 per person. For more details on what is included contact Temple World. from £550 per person. For more details on what is included contact Temple World.
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ADVENTURE – CRUISE – WILDLIFE
Galapagos and Ecuador ★ The zoology, ecology and ornithology of the Pacific
DATE: 2–13 October 2014 PRICE: £4,850
Experience the astonishing ecology which contributed to Charles Darwin’s pivotal theory of evolution by natural selection. After visiting historic Quito, set sail on a week- long exclusive alumni cruise aboard Coral I, with just 18 comfortable en-suite cabins. There will be time to explore a cross-section of islands in the Galapagos and discover its fascinating flora and fauna, with birdlife including the waved albatross, red- and blue-footed boobies, and many of the 15 species of Darwin’s finches. For those with more time there are extensions to the Amazon and Peru. Highlights 500 species of endemic plants and a fantastic array of birds Wildlife including giant tortoises, iguanas and sea lions Amazing marine life including penguins, dolphins, whales, rays and reef sharks UNESCO World Heritage-listed Spanish colonial city, Quito and the indigenous market at Otavalo Superb naturalist guides on board Coral I T rip Scholar Professor Christopher Perrins, Leverhulme Emeritus Fellow of the University of Oxford’s Department of Zoology, was the Director of the Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology until 2002. His main areas of research are population studies and the breeding biology of birds.
Temple World +44(0)20 89404114 Prices are per person based on sharing a room, excluding flights. Optional flights from London from £900 per person. For more details on what is included contact Temple World.
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ADVENTURE – CRUISE CULTURE – HISTORY Polar Nights and Mystical Art Treasures of St Petersburg Northern Lights ★
DATE: 26–30 January 2014 DATE: 20–25 February 2014 PRICE: From £1,429 PRICE: £2,060
Take a voyage along Norway’s stunning coastline in search of The beautiful city of St Petersburg, known as the ‘Venice the Northern Lights. Professor Roger Davies will give lectures of the North’, was founded by Peter the Great to demonstrate on the aurorae and other effects the sun can have on the earth. that Russia was a major power with its roots firmly fixed Lectures will be illustrated with up-to-date pictures from the in Europe. Accompanied by Alexei Leporc, explore this world’s leading telescopes and provide an overview of the night grand city with its elegant buildings and palaces located sky. There will also be opportunities to discover Norway’s both in the city and surrounding countryside. This visit has fascinating Arctic coast and enjoy some winter excursions. been specially planned for when the snow makes the city Highlights picturesque, the theatres are open and the vodka and furs come out. Enjoy the wonderful architecture and superb At least one session stargazing on deck at night museums without the crowds. Lectures giving an overview of the night sky and background about the aurorae Highlights Comfortable voyage along the beautiful Norwegian coastline Two visits to the Hermitage with its unrivalled collection of European and Russian art The Arctic city of Tromsø Day excursion to Tsarkoye Selo, the spectacular town Excursion to the North Cape, the northernmost point of of Imperial palaces mainland Europe Visits to the Peter and Paul Fortress and Yussopev Palace Optional winter excursions, including reindeer and dog sledging and snowmobile trips The magnificent residence of the 17th- and 18th-century Royal families at Petrodvorets T rip Scholar Experience Russia’s wonderful winter scenery Roger Davies is the Philip Wetton Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. T rip Scholar His research interests centre on cosmology, how galaxies form, and Professor Alexei Leporc is a Curator of Western European Art at astronomical instruments and telescopes. the Hermitage Museum and Professor of 15th- to 20th-century West European art and architecture at St Petersburg Europe University. Additional tour date: 9-13 March 2014 accompanied by Dr Carolin Crawford, Professor Leporc has accompanied several previous Oxford alumni University of Cambridge Institute of Astronomy. Prices from £1,449. visits to Russia.
HurtigruteN +44(0)20 88462633 Distant Horizons +44(0)151 6253425 Price is per person based on sharing an inside cabin and includes direct flights from Prices are per person based on sharing a room, including flights from London. For more details London. For more details on what is included and prices for other cabin grades on what is included contact Distant Horizons. contact Hurtigruten. Northern Lights sightings not guaranteed. 10 | www.alumni.ox.ac.uk/travel Oxford Alumni Travellers 2014
ARCHAEOLOGY
Pompeii and Herculaneum ★ The lives of the Romans
DATE: 2–6 April 2014 PRICE: £1,380
An intimate introduction to the lives of ordinary people caught in an extraordinary disaster. Before the eruption of Vesuvius, Pompeii was a flourishing town of around 12,000 people. The catastrophic events of AD 79 brought life to an abrupt halt, leaving remains frozen in situ. This tour takes a comprehensive look at the houses, baths, markets, tombs and streets within Pompeii and Herculaneum. The programme also includes some of the region’s lesser-known (but equally worthwhile) sites, telling the whole story of Roman life and death in the Bay of Naples. Highlights Pompeii – no other site can compare in revealing the scale and proportions of a Roman town The smaller town of Herculaneum, even better preserved where carbonised furniture and food survive The Greek temples of Magna Graecia at Paestum The treasures of the National Museum in Naples, from poignant everyday utensils to superbly crafted mosaics T rip Scholar Dr Damian Robinson, Director of the Oxford Centre for Maritime Archaeology, is a classical archaeologist with research interests both on land and underwater and an authority on the archaeology of the Bay of Naples. He did his doctoral research on the social and economic topography of Pompeii and co-Directed a 10 year project in Insula VI.i.
Andante Travels +44(0)1722 713800 Prices are per person based on sharing a room, excluding flights. Price including flights from London: £1,530. Single supplement: £95. For more details on what is included contact Andante Travels.
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CULTURE
Wine tasting in the Tuscan Hills ★
DATE: 4–11 June 2014 PRICE: £2,045
Tuscany is a region characterised by rolling hills dotted with cyprus trees and ancient hilltop villages, wonderful art and architecture, and some of Italy’s greatest food and wine. Discover the local art of winemaking and sample the rich red wines that perfectly complement the Tuscan cuisine. This tour provides an opportunity to admire not only the outstandingly beautiful landscape and celebrated Medieval buildings, but also to be expertly introduced to some of the finest wines in Italy by their makers. Highlights Wine tastings at some of the region’s finest wineries and opportunities to sample local produce and cuisine Siena’s impressive Gothic architecture and dramatic Piazza del Campo Taste the famed Classico wines and admire the views from hilltop Castello di Brolio Spend a day exploring the churches and piazzas of Montepulciano and Pienza Lunch followed by tasting of some of Italy’s famous red wines at the Castiglione del Bosco estate Trip Scholar Dr Peter Collins, Fellow of St Edmund Hall since 1968, was for 20 years Cellarer of the College. His enthusiasm for Tuscany and knowledge of its monuments, vineyards and wines, and his long-term involvement in the leading European heritage organisation, Europa Nostra, inform the destinations visited. Cox & Kings 0845 1633764 (UK) or +44(0)20 78735000 Prices are per person based on sharing a room, including flights from London. For prices excluding flights and more details on what is included, contact Cox & Kings.
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ADVENTURE – CRUISE – WILDLIFE CRUISE – HISTORY North West Coast of M edieval Alsace-Lorraine ★ Greenland ★ A hotel barge cruise along two Arctic wilderness adventure historic canals
DATE: 14–27 June 2014 DATE: 20–26 June 2014 PRICE: From £5,199 PRICE: £2,550
Join the Director of Oxford’s Museum of Natural History, Travel by hotel barge through the heart of Alsace-Lorraine, Paul Smith, on this expedition into one of the world’s last where French and German culture meet to create one of great wildernesses. Journey along the magnificent coastline France’s most enchanting regions. Enjoy the beautiful scenery aboard the expedition ship MS Fram and witness colossal and fascinating architecture aboard the privately-chartered icebergs, mountains, fjords and wild flowers. Participate in barge, Jeanine, with just 11 cabins, all with en-suite bathrooms hikes and activities onshore with daily landings in the coastal and large windows. The experience will be a relaxing mix towns and settlements. There will be plenty of opportunities of local wines, French cuisine and escorted visits to to view Greenland’s amazing range of wildlife and visit local Medieval sites, accompanied by informative lectures from settlements to gain a genuine insight into Inuit culture. Rowena Archer. Highlights Highlights Wildlife including whales, seals, reindeer, musk oxen Strasbourg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and maybe even polar bears Sample local Alsace wines in the 15th-century town of Visit small settlements which are only accessible by boat Riquewihr and meet the local Inuit people Colmar with its maze of Medieval streets and colourful Experience first-hand the vast glacier Eqip Sermia Renaissance buildings Optional hike along the heart-shaped mountain above Beautiful scenery of the Zorn Valley and Vosges Mountains the scenic town of Uummannaq Incredible engineering of the Saint-Louis-Arzviller inclined Witness enormous icebergs at UNESCO World Heritage plane where the barge is lifted 45m site Ilulissat Icefjord T rip Scholar T rip Scholar Medieval historian Dr Rowena E Archer is a Fellow and Lecturer Professor Paul Smith is Director of the University Museum of at Brasenose College and Lecturer at Christ Church. She teaches Natural History and has 30 years experience of working in Arctic French History from 1000–1500 and runs a specialist course Joan regions, particularly Greenland and Svalbard. His research interests of Arc and her Age, 1419–1435. She has a particular interest in centre on the geology of Greenland and related Arctic areas and Henry V and Agincourt. the evolutionary origin of animal groups.
Hurtigruten +44(0)20 88462633 Temple World +44(0)20 89404114 Prices are per person based on sharing an inside cabin, including flights from London. Prices are per person based on sharing a room, excluding transport to and from France. Single pricing available on request. For more details on what is included and prices for Optional flight/train from London from £180 per person. For more details on what is included other cabin grades contact Hurtigruten. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. contact Temple World. www.alumni.ox.ac.uk/travel | 13 EUROPE
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CRUISE – HISTORY HISTORY Jewels of the Dodecanese E astern Turkey Cruising the Greek Isles L ost empires and forgotten by classic gulet kingdoms
DATE: 21–28 June 2014 DATE: 24 June–4 July 2014 PRICE: £2,295 PRICE: £2,895
The islands of the Dodecanese run like a necklace around Explore dramatic eastern Anatolia with its fertile plateaux, the Aegean coast of Asia Minor and their history goes back stunning lakes and mountains and the architectural legacy beyond the Classical world. Sail to the islands of Kos, volcanic of the Urartian, Armenian, Seljukian and Ottoman empires. Nisyros, unspoiled Tilos and Symi with its cycladic houses Beginning in Trabzon on the Black Sea, travel through rising up around its beautiful harbour, before ending the trip Erzurum, Turkey’s highest city and on to Kars to explore the in the wealthy island of Rhodes. Travel aboard a traditionally- lost Medieval city of Ani. Continue along the Silk Road to the built Turkish gulet, fully fitted with modern comforts romantic semi-ruined Ishak Pasa Palace, with wonderful views including proper beds, en-suite bathrooms, shaded aft dining of Mount Ararat, before descending the scenic road to Lake area and sundeck with loungers. Van, the largest sodium carbonate lake in the world. Highlights Highlights Kos, famed island of Hippocrates and volcanic Nisyros Extraordinary Byzantine frescoes at St Sophia and awe- The unspoiled island of Tilos, once home to the pygmy inspiring cliff-face monastery of Sumela elephant Lost Medieval city of Ani, set amongst stunning scenery Romantic Symi, a former sponge diving capital of the world, Travel along the Silk Road with incredible views of with its beautiful harbour Mount Ararat UNESCO World Heritage Medieval town of Rhodes Tranquil and picturesque Lake Van, with its romantic Superb fresh Mediterranean food prepared on board Armenian church on Akdamar Island This tour can be combined with Great is Diana of the Ephesians – Urartian Fortress of Cavustepe and Kurdish castle of Classical Sites of Ionia and Caria by Land and Sea, 7–21 June 2014. Hosap, frontier town of the Ottoman Empire Visit our digital brochure or contact Temple World for details. T rip Scholar T rip Scholar Dr Peter Sarris (Balliol, 1990) read Modern History at Oxford, after Professor Geoff Horrocks is Professor of Comparative Philology which he was elected to a Prize Fellowship at All Souls College. in the Faculty of Classics and a Fellow of St John’s College, He is now University Senior Lecturer in Late Roman, Early Cambridge. Professor Horrocks has accompanied several Medieval and Byzantine History and a Fellow of Trinity College, previous alumni tours. Cambridge. Temple World +44(0)20 89404114 Temple World +44(0)20 89404114 Prices are per person based on sharing a room, excluding flights. Optional flights from Prices are per person based on sharing a room, excluding flights. Optional flights from London London from £300 per person. For more details on what is included contact Temple from £300 per person. Single supplement: £420. For more details on what is included contact World. Temple World. 14 | www.alumni.ox.ac.uk/travel Oxford Alumni Travellers 2014
CRUISE – HISTORY
V oyage from Venice to Athens ‘Those who seek paradise on earth should see Dubrovnik’
DATE: 27 June–9 July 2014 PRICE: From £1,995
The dramatic beauty of the Adriatic coast has long inspired writers, poets and artists. This voyage takes you from the magnificent architecture and canals of Venice, through the beautiful islands of Croatia, and onto the ancient marvels of Greece. As well as providing outstanding natural beauty, this cruise also offers you the opportunity to visit some of Europe’s most remarkable historical sites and sail through the wonderful islands dotted throughout the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Highlights Evening visit to St Mark’s Basilica and morning walking tour of Venice Diocletian’s Palace and Temple of Jupiter in Split Overnight stay in UNESCO World Heritage city of Dubrovnik The stunning Ionian island of Corfu Ancient Olympia and the Bronze Age city of Mycenae Two nights in Athens including a visit to the Acropolis and new Acropolis museum T rip Scholar Professor Robin Cormack (Exeter, 1957) teaches Greek, Roman and Byzantine art history in the Classics Faculty at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on the art of the Mediterranean and he regularly visits Greece and Italy.
Vog ya es to Antiquity +44(0)1865 302550 Price is per person based on sharing an M grade cabin, excluding flights. Price including flights from the UK: £2,295. For more details on early booking savings and what is included in the price, please contact Voyages to Antiquity.
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CULTURE CULTURE – HISTORY Shropshire Country Houses Munich Opera Festival E xclusive access to the county’s World-class opera, chamber hidden gems music and song recitals
DATE: 7–12 July 2014 DATE: 21–27 July 2014 PRICE: £1,195 PRICE: £2,620
This exclusive, tailor-made trip offers unique access to some Enjoy dynamic opera performances, song recitals and of the finest country houses in Shropshire, with private tours evocative chamber music concerts in the luxurious of houses which are usually not open to the public and the surroundings of Munich’s historic theatres and opera houses. opportunity to enjoy refreshments and meals as guests of the Highlights include two comedic operas by Richard Strauss in owners. Stay in picturesque Ludlow and take a walking tour his 150th anniversary year, along with a tour of the Richard with former President of Corpus Christi and his wife, Sir Strauss Institute. There will also be the chance to explore some Keith and Lady Thomas, visiting their fascinating house of Munich’s historical sites and museums. over the town’s Medieval Broad Gate. Highlights Highlights Celebrate Strauss’ 150th anniversary with performances A delectable Queen Anne doll’s-house of a building at of Ariadne auf Naxos and Der Rosenkavalier Acton Round Be captivated by award-winning baritone Gerald Finley One of the finest baroque interiors in England at in the title role of Mozart’s Figaro Mawley Hall Chamber music by Isang Yun and Mozart in the luxurious The notable Greek Revival interiors at Oakly Park and surroundings of the Rococo Cuvilliés Theatre Millichope Park Performances of Verdi, Wagner and Bellini in the Prinz- Atmospheric dinner at High Victorian Stokesay Court regententheater, built as a festival hall for Richard Wagner Venture into Herefordshire to see Berrington Hall, with Nymphenburg Palace, where Mozart performed his first its exquisite neoclassical interiors, and a private visit public recital to the modern folly garden at Elton Hall The royal buildings of Schloss Herrenchiemsee T rip Scholar T rip Scholar Architectural historian Roger White, former Secretary of both Professor John Deathridge (Lincoln, 1964), currently King Edward the Georgian Group and Garden History Society. He read Professor of Music at King’s College London, is one of the world’s History of Art at Christ College, Cambridge then went on to do foremost classical music experts. He is a Fellow of the Royal College research at Wadham College, Oxford under Sir Howard Colvin. of Organists and continues to be active as a performer. His main area of research is 19th- and 20th-century German music.
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CRUISE – HISTORY ARCHAEOLOGY V oyage North Ice Age Art in the Dordogne ★ Heritage of the Vikings
DATE: 3–11 September 2014 DATE: 8–13 September 2014 PRICE: From £2,199 PRICE: £1,765
Join this exclusive trip focusing on Norway’s Viking Journey through the lush landscapes and limestone plateaux heritage. Starting in Bergen, the Voyage North follows of the Dordogne Valley, viewing original examples of rock the beautiful Norwegian coastline, calling at 34 ports engraving, sculpture and painting made over a period of from the old Viking capital, Trondheim to the tiny northern 20,000 years. From the fierce debate which raged during the ports of the Arctic Circle. En route, there will be a series 19th century about the age and authenticity of the decorated of Viking-based excursions and lectures with UK and caves, to the most recent scientific research, the Dordogne has Norwegian experts. The trip culminates with a two-night been at the centre of prehistoric studies for many years. This post-voyage stopover in Oslo including a visit to the early art represents the first sustained outpouring of artistic Viking Ship Museum at Bygdøy. expression in the western world and a fascinating stage of Highlights human development. The old-Viking capital Trondheim, with its fascinating Highlights history and architecture The thrill of standing where prehistoric artists stood, Visit the dramatic and beautiful Lofoten Islands and viewing the art in situ enjoy a traditional Viking feast Glorious French countryside: rivers, verdant hills and The unspoiled natural features of breath-taking Hjørundfjord charming provincial towns Tromsø, the capital of Arctic Norway and its excellent Polar The Palaeolithic in colour with beautiful polychrome Museum paintings at Font de Gaume T wo nights in Oslo, including sightseeing tour and A veritable Ice-Age menagerie: mammoth, ibex, auroch and, Viking Ship Museum at Bygdøy megaloceros daubed in red and black across the cave walls Range of optional excursions along the Norwegian coastline T rip Scholar T rip Scholar Iain Morley teaches human evolution and Palaeolithic archaeology Dr Elizabeth Ashman Rowe is Lecturer in Scandinavian History at the University of Oxford. He has excavated at sites in Britain, at the Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at the continental Europe and North Africa and has produced several University of Cambridge. books, including Becoming Human and Image and Imagination (both co-edited with Colin Renfrew).
Hurtigruten +44(0)20 88462633 Andante Travels +44(0)1722 713800 Prices are per person based on sharing an inside cabin, including flights from London. Price is per person based on sharing a room, excluding travel to France. Price including trains Single supplement from £588. Cruise only prices from £1,424. For more details on to France from London: £1,975. Single supplement: £235. For more details on what is included what is included and prices for other cabin grades contact Hurtigruten. contact Andante Travels. www.alumni.ox.ac.uk/travel | 17 EUROPE
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ARCHAEOLOGY ARCHAEOLOGY – CRUISE Stonehenge, Avebury and T he Turquoise Coast ★ Ancient Wessex ★ Cruising the shores of Ancient Caria F rom henges to cathedrals: 4000 years of history
DATE: 14–19 September 2014 DATE: 20 September–4 October 2014 PRICE: £1,600 PRICE: £2,695
Follow in the footsteps of ancient, prehistoric Britons whose Join this voyage of the azure waters of Ancient Caria, mark on the British landscape was so profound it endures to where the scenery and sea views are surpassed only by the this day. The green valleys and rolling chalk downlands of magnificence of the ruined cities. Explore the Classical Wessex were once the ceremonial heartlands of prehistoric archaeological sites and Byzantine remains which illustrate Britain, the focus of such intense and sustained ritual activity the birth of the early Christian Church and its final demise that the resulting monuments have defined these landscapes under the advance of Islam. This is a wonderful way to ever since. This journey has been planned to progress discover this region, aboard a classic Turkish gulet with chronologically, from ancient henges to Roman mosaics modern amenities and delicious cuisine, with plenty of and soaring Norman cathedrals. time for swimming in crystal clear bays. Highlights Highlights Special out-of-hours access inside the stones at Stonehenge Set off in the shadow of the crusader castle at Bodrum – see this iconic site close-up, without the crowds Classical Knidos, set majestically above its two harbours Walk the ancient routes and pathways through the beautiful Evidence of the Dorian settlement of Asia Minor at Wiltshire landscape Kasara Maiden Castle, perhaps the most famous of Iron Age hillforts The city of Caunos, with its famous rock-cut tombs – scene of bloody Roman conquest The remains of Lydae and Arymaxa overlooking the Norman cathedrals of Salisbury and Winchester, introduced lovely Bay of Fethiye by guest lecturer and Oxford archaeologist, Trevor Rowley Relaxing travel aboard a classic Turkish gulet with The Romano-British mosaics at Fishbourne Palace with guest modern amenities lecturer Dr Alison MacDonald (Merton, 1990), a specialist in Roman ceramics T rip Scholar T rip Scholar Dr Alfonso Moreno is Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford and teaches ancient history. His research (historical and Professor Gary Lock has spent more than 30 years teaching archaeological) explores seaborne commerce and the link archaeology in Oxford’s Department for Continuing Education. between trade and politics across the Mediterranean and His research interests include hillforts and their landscapes. Black Seas. Andante Travels +44(0)1722 713800 Temple World +44(0)20 89404114 Prices are per person based on sharing a room. Single supplement: £150. For more Prices are per person based on sharing a room, excluding flights. Optional flights from London details on what is included contact Andante Travels. from £300 per person. For more details on what is included contact Temple World.
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ARCHAEOLOGY – HISTORY HISTORY Minoan Crete and Santorini ★ Across the Front Line ★ ‘Out in the dark blue sea there lies The Great War in Flanders an island called Crete’
DATE: 24 September–2 October 2014 DATE: 29 September–4 October 2014 PRICE: £2,195 PRICE: £1,330
Island of myth and legend, Crete lays claim to be home of the The First World War was the conflict that changed history. oldest civilisation in Europe with the Bronze Age Minoans. One hundred years on, appreciate the scale and character of Their sophisticated and highly artistic civilization came to an the war by standing in the battlefields, viewing trenches first end around 1400 BC, leaving fascinating remains including hand and wandering through underground tunnels that once figurines and frescoes. Subsequent invaders from the served as hospital operating theatres. Under the guidance of Myceneans, Dorians and Romans to the Arabs and Venetians two eminent historians, gain an in-depth understanding of the have also left a wonderful architectural legacy. long term effects of the conflict. Highlights Highlights In-depth exploration of Minoan culture, architecture and Rare opportunity to gain insight into the Great War from highly artistic remains leading expert, Hew Strachan Stay at Chania, with its lovely Venetian harbour and Compare the battlefields in Belgian Flanders and French Heraklion with its Medieval city centre Flanders The Minoan palaces at Knossos, Malia, Agia Triada, Phaestos The trenches in Sanctuary Wood and the tunnel system at and Gournia Wellington Quarry Discover Greco-Roman Crete at Gortyn and Aptera Discover the scale of Allied support revealed in the The tragic islet of Spinalonga, former leper colony and setting cemeteries and memorials, commemorating named and for The Island by Victoria Hislop unidentified soldiers Marvel at the remains of Minoan Akrotiri in Santorini Understand local communities’ experiences of war in towns and villages divided by German occupation and Allied bases T rip Scholar Dr Lisa Bendall is the Sinclair and Rachel Hood Lecturer in Aegean T rip Scholars Prehistory and Tutorial Fellow in Archaeology at Keble College, Professor Christopher Catherwood (Balliol, 1973), military historian, Oxford. Dr Bendall’s research interests include Aegean Prehistory, Churchill biographer and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Linear B and other Aegean Bronze Age scripts, and Mycenaean supervises for the History Faculty at Cambridge University. religion, banqueting, sacrifice and festivals. Professor Hew Strachan, Chichele Professor of the History of War and Fellow of All Souls College, specialises in military history, WW1 and the history of the British Army. Temple World +44(0)20 89404114 ACE Cultural Tours +44(0)1223 841055 Prices are per person based on sharing a room, excluding flights. Optional flights from Prices are per person based on sharing a room, including return coach travel from London from £280 per person. Single supplement: £350. For more details on what is London. Single supplement: £175. For more details on what is included contact ACE. included contact Temple World. www.alumni.ox.ac.uk/travel | 19 EUROPE
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ADVENTURE – HISTORY
A Caspian Odyssey L uxury private train journey aboard the Golden Eagle
A unique 15-day journey by private train with the world’s leading operator of luxury rail cruises, travelling from the southern Caucasus across the Caspian Sea to the ancient trading posts of the Silk Road.
DATE: 15–30 October 2014 PRICE: From £13,695 per person
Explore the countries on both the eastern and western of the great trading posts of the Silk Road in Turkmenistan, shores of the Caspian Sea – Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. With their location at the crossroads of trade, religion, language and the arts, these Your 5-star hotel on wheels and home for this journey will be countries are home to fascinating modern cultures as well as the Golden Eagle, the only fully en-suite train operating in the some of the world’s most ancient and timeless architecture. former Soviet Union. Launched in 2007, the Golden Eagle’s rail cruises allow you to travel in elegant surroundings across This spectacular journey starts in the 8,000 year old Armenian remote lands whilst learning about their rich history and capital Yerevan, where the skyline is dominated by Mount culture. The luxurious cabins of the Golden Eagle are amongst Ararat in nearby Turkey, with its snow-covered peak towering the most spacious available in rail accommodation anywhere in in the distance. Board the 5-star Golden Eagle and enjoy the world. Carefully planned lunch and dinner menus include the wonderful scenery of the Caucasus, travelling through a generous drinks allowance and showcase the best of Russian Armenia into Georgia. Arrive in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku, and International cuisine. with its UNESCO World Heritage walled city juxtaposed by the spectacularly contemporary architecture afforded by the T rip Scholar mineral wealth of this former Soviet republic. From Baku, cross To be confirmed soon – check our digital brochure for the latest the Caspian Sea by train-ferry before travelling through some information www.alumni.ox.ac.uk/travel
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T b i l i s i Uplistsikhe Baku Caspian Ashgabat Khiva Samarkand Almaty
Yerevan Gori Mtskheta Sea Crossing Darvaza Bukhara Tashkent
Highlights All included in the price: Armenia’s 8,000 year old capital, Yerevan Return flights from London The fortresses and cathedrals of historic Tbilisi Transfers to/from airport The Stalin Museum in his birthplace, Gori 5-star pre/post-tour accommodation The ancient cave-city of Uplistsikhe and Mtskheta, All gratuities Georgia’s former capital Welcome and farewell dinners Baku’s picturesque UNESCO World Heritage walled All meals on board and lunch during land tours old town Fine wine with lunch and dinner Turkmenistan’s unique marble and gold clad capital, Ashgabat Tea, coffee, mineral water throughout The ‘burning sands’ gas crater in the Kara Kum desert En-suite accommodation Ancient cities of Bukhara and Khiva, trading posts on the Professional train management team crossroads of the Silk Road Two elegant restaurants and lounge with bar Stunning Islamic architecture of Samarkand A comprehensive excursion programme with Almaty, home to the wooden 19th-century Russian qualified local guides Orthodox Zenkhov Cathedral
Golden Eagle Luxury Trains +44(0)161 9289410 Price is per person based on sharing a Silver cabin, including economy flights from UK.
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Date Tour Page Date Tour Page 26–30 Jan 2014 Polar Nights and Mystical Northern Lights 10 7–12 Jul 2014 Shropshire Country Houses 16 20–25 Feb 2014 Art Treasures of St Petersburg 10 21–27 Jul 2014 Munich Opera Festival 16 8–18 Mar 2014 In Livingstone’s Footsteps 6 17–30 Aug 2014 Magical Madagascar 7 1–15 Apr 2014 Along the Golden Road to Samarkand 4 23 Aug–6 Sep 2014 Wine, Whales and Wildflowers 8 1–17 Apr 2014 Trek to the Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang 4 3–11 Sep 2014 Voyage North 17 2–6 Apr 2014 Pompeii and Herculaneum 11 8–13 Sep 2014 Ice Age Art in the Dordogne 17 14–26 Apr 2014 Ultimate Nile 6 14–19 Sep 2014 Stonehenge, Avebury and Ancient Wessex 18 6–23 May 2014 Ancient Japan 5 20 Sep–4 Oct 2014 The Turquoise Coast 18 4–11 Jun 2014 Wine tasting in the Tuscan Hills 12 24 Sep–2 Oct 2014 Minoan Crete and Santorini 19 14–27 Jun 2014 North West Coast of Greenland 13 25 Sep–7 Oct 2014 Ancient Ethiopia 8 20–26 Jun 2014 Medieval Alsace-Lorraine 13 29 Sep–4 Oct 2014 Across the Front Line 19 21–28 Jun 2014 Jewels of the Dodecanese 14 2–13 Oct 2014 Galapagos and Ecuador 9 24 Jun–4 Jul 2014 Eastern Turkey 14 11–28 Oct 2014 Journey into India 5 27 Jun–9 Jul 2014 Voyage from Venice to Athens 15 15–30 Oct 2014 A Caspian Odyssey 20-21
Adventure Culture Date Tour Date Tour 26–30 Jan 2014 Polar Nights and Mystical Northern Lights 20–25 Feb 2014 Art Treasures of St Petersburg 1–17 Apr 2014 Trek to the Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang 4–11 Jun 2014 Wine tasting in the Tuscan Hills 14–27 Jun 2014 North West Coast of Greenland 7–12 Jul 2014 Shropshire Country Houses 2–13 Oct 2014 Galapagos and Ecuador 21–27 Jul 2014 Munich Opera Festival 15–30 Oct 2014 A Caspian Odyssey
History Archaeology Date Tour Date Tour 20–25 Feb 2014 Art Treasures of St Petersburg 1–15 Apr 2014 Along the Golden Road to Samarkand 1–15 Apr 2014 Along the Golden Road to Samarkand 2–6 Apr 2014 Pompeii and Herculaneum 6–23 May 2014 Ancient Japan 14–26 Apr 2014 Ultimate Nile 20–26 Jun 2014 Medieval Alsace-Lorraine 6–23 May 2014 Ancient Japan 21–28 Jun 2014 Jewels of the Dodecanese 8–13 Sep 2014 Ice Age Art in the Dordogne 24 Jun–4 Jul 2014 Eastern Turkey 14–19 Sep 2014 Stonehenge, Avebury and Ancient Wessex 27 Jun–9 Jul 2014 Voyage from Venice to Athens 20 Sep–4 Oct 2014 The Turquoise Coast 3–11 Sep 2014 Voyage North 24 Sep–2 Oct 2014 Minoan Crete and Santorini 24 Sep–2 Oct 2014 Minoan Crete and Santorini 25 Sep–7 Oct 2014 Ancient Ethiopia 25 Sep–7 Oct 2014 Ancient Ethiopia 29 Sep–4 Oct 2014 Across the Front Line 11–28 Oct 2014 Journey into India Cruise 15–30 Oct 2014 A Caspian Odyssey Date Tour 26–30 Jan 2014 Polar Nights and Mystical Northern Lights 14–26 Apr 2014 Ultimate Nile Wildlife 14–27 Jun 2014 North West Coast of Greenland Date Tour 20–26 Jun 2014 Medieval Alsace-Lorraine 8–18 Mar 2014 In Livingstone’s Footsteps 21–28 Jun 2014 Jewels of the Dodecanese 14–27 Jun 2014 North West Coast of Greenland 27 Jun–9 Jul 2014 Voyage from Venice to Athens 17–30 Aug 2014 Magical Madagascar 3–11 Sep 2014 Voyage North – Heritage of the Vikings 23 Aug–6 Sep 2014 Wine, Whales and Wildflowers 20 Sep–4 Oct 2014 The Turquoise Coast 2–13 Oct 2014 Galapagos and Ecuador 2–13 Oct 2014 Galapagos and Ecuador
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E ach tour in this brochure is designed especially for alumni and is run by our experienced, ATOL-bonded tour operator partners. Please call the tour operator (indicated at the bottom of each tour description) for full details of the tour and to book your place.
ACE Cultural Tours Golden Eagle Luxury Trains The Granary, Bury Farm, Stapleford Denzell House, Denzell Gardens Cambridge, CB22 5BP Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4QF +44(0)1223 841055 +44(0)161 9289410 [email protected] [email protected] www.aceculturaltours.co.uk www.goldeneagleluxurytrains.com
Andante Travels Hurtigruten The Old Barn, Old Road, Alderbury Bedford House, 69-79 Fulham High Street Salisbury, SP5 3AR London, SW6 3JW +44(0)1722 713800 +44(0)20 88462633 [email protected] [email protected] www.andantetravels.com www.hurtigruten.co.uk
Cox & Kings Temple World 6th Floor, 30 Millbank 13 The Avenue, Kew, Richmond London, SW1P 4EE Surrey, TW9 2AL 0845 1633764 (UK only) +44(0)20 89404114 +44(0)20 78735000 [email protected] [email protected] www.templeworld.com/alumni www.coxandkings.co.uk Vog ya es to Antiquity Distant Horizons 8 South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JL 13 Melloncroft Drive +44(0)1865 302550 Caldy, Wirral, CH48 2JA [email protected] +44(0)151 6253425 www.voyagestoantiquity.com [email protected] www.distanthorizons.co.uk
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