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STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY and the around by sea With Optional Pre-trip Voyage to the Undiscovered of Greece

October 9 to 17, 2013

a program of the stanford alumni association STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY KATAKOLON I remember my course at Stanford quite vividly. Despite the early hour of the class, I attended every one because of the enthralling subject matter. The frst time I read ’s I was enchanted by the epic poem, flled with struggle, triumph and the telling of perhaps the most diffcult journey home ever chronicled. On our seagoing journey, you’ll visit some of the ancient world’s most spectacular sites: the birthplace of the Olympics at Olympia; the vast palace of the Minoans at Knossos on Crete, which recalls tales of the Minotaur; and Santorini, whose dramatic setting captures in time a cataclysmic volcanic eruption that left a deep-blue caldera framed by two cone-shaped islets. No matter how technologically advanced we become, the ancient sites of the great Mediterranean cultures that gave birth to western civilization still fascinate. This is a trip not to be missed.

Brett S. Thompson, ’83, Director, Stanford Travel/Study

Highlights caption VISIT the excavation site CRUISE the sparkling EXPLORE the world TOUR Knossos, whose at Akrotiri on Santorini, azure blue waters of the of the Mycenaeans, an vast palace complex, the location of a Minoan settle- Aegean and Ionian seas extraordinary civilization largest site ment that was buried by aboard the comfortable that flourished some on Crete, was the center the eruption of Thera in the and deluxe Corinthian. 4,000 years ago. of the second millennium B.C.E. for 2,000 years.

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we visit an olive processing and the best-surviving Monday, October 14 plant. Travel to nearby Byzantine town in Greece RETHYMNON / Itinerary PHAESTOS / KNOSSOS , the ancient and (dating from the 14th to 15th Zeus’ legendary birthplace, Wednesday & Thursday, well-preserved city founded centuries). Once a great Crete, was home to October 9 & 10 in 369 B.C.E. Explore the center of learning, art and DEPART U.S. / ’s first civilization: the impressive remains including culture, Mystra is dominated ATHENS, GREECE Minoan civilization. Arrive in the odeon, defense towers by its ramparts, palaces and Depart the U.S. on overnight Rethymnon, where ancient and stadium. Remarkably, the graceful domes of its flights to Athens. Upon minarets, Venetian and Turkish over six miles of the ancient churches, many of which arrival in Greece, transfer to houses, and a medieval city wall still exist. Corinthian contain frescoes. In Sparta, Piraeus to embark our ship. fortress intermingle to (B,L,D) visit the archaeological Corinthian (10/10: D) compose one of Crete’s most museum. Corinthian delightful towns. This morning, Sunday, (B,L,D) Friday, October 11 drive to the south of the KATAKOLON / October 13 OLYMPIA GYTHEION / island to explore the Minoan Visit Olympia, birthplace of the MYSTRA palace of Phaestos, a site Built between Olympics, site of the ancient that has been occupied since its beautiful Sanctuary of Zeus and home the Neolithic period and that waterfront to many well-preserved altars, overlooks the fertile plain of and a steep temples and other ruins. Other Mesara. Also stop at the village hill, Gytheion highlights include the temples of Vori to visit its splendid is the port of of Hera and Zeus, the Council Museum of Cretan Ethnology. ancient and House and the Treasuries. Alternatively, enjoy the modern Sparta, At the nearby archaeological morning at leisure to explore and according museum, view exquisite Rethymnon. In the afternoon, to legend, the sculptures and other artifacts drive to Knossos, where the place from where from the site. Corinthian (B,L,D) brilliance and refinement of Helen fled with the Minoans are revealed in Saturday, October 12 Paris to . Today, the excavations found here. KALAMATA / MESSENE the area around The largest palace of the Arrive in the delightful town of Gytheion is known period on Crete, Knossos is a Kalamata, built between the for its excellent olive labyrinth of corridors, stairways sea and a hill crowned by a oil. Drive inland and chambers decorated medieval castle, but perhaps to Mystra, built on with frescoes illustrating life most famous for its celebrated a rocky spur as it was 4,000 years ago. olive groves. Time permitting, overlooking Corinthian (B,L,D) Knossos fresco

olympia Mycenaean burial chamber Epidaurus amphitheater

Tuesday, October 15 Wednesday, October 16 SANTORINI NAFPLION / MYCENAE / Optional Pre-trip Voyage Today we sail into the flooded EPIDAURUS Istanbul to Athens volcanic crater of Santorini, Arrive at Nafplion for an October 2 to 10, 2013 (8 days) one of the Mediterranean’s excursion to Mycenae, a most spectacular islands. center of the world of the Join classics professor Emily Wilson from the University of From our ship enjoy a beautiful Mycenaeans, an extraordinary Pennsylvania for an exploration of the islands that dot the view of the whitewashed civilization that flourished in Aegean between Turkey and Greece. Fly to Istanbul to village of Phira, set atop a the second millennium B.C.E. embark Corinthian for this seven-night cruise that follows 1,000-foot-high palisade. Then Homer described Mycenae, ancient maritime routes, joining up with our Travel/Study travel to Akrotiri, which was the home of , group in Athens on October 10th to begin our Crete and inhabited by a sophisticated as “rich in gold.” A tour of the Peloponnese voyage. On this special pre-trip cruise, the citadel includes the royal Bronze Age society centuries revel in these experiences: ago. In the 2nd millennium beehive-shaped tombs located B.C.E., volcanic eruptions outside its walls, and the — On Amorgos, visit a 1,000-year-old monastery that’s shrouded the island in a dramatic , which built against a sheer cliff and overlooks the sea. blanket of pumice and ash, leads to the and to burying and preserving many Epidaurus, the ancient shrine — Examine artifacts dating back 3,000 years on of Akrotiri’s buildings. Like of Asklepios. The ruins are archaeologically rich Limnos. Pompeii, the houses here dominated by a 4th-century — still contain pottery and other theater, one of the finest in On the island of Sifnos, visit villages built in the household furnishings left as Greece. Spend the afternoon classic Cycladic style of architecture—cube-shaped, they were when they were at leisure in lovely Nafplion, one whitewashed houses and flat-roofed shops with their abandoned, and the narrow of Greece’s best-preserved doors, windows and railings painted in brilliant colors. streets and broad squares medieval towns. Celebrate the — remain much as they were conclusion of our journey with Wander the lush garden island of Chios, carpeted with 3,600 years ago. Return to fellow travelers at this evening’s orchards, almond and olive groves, and vineyards. Phira to visit its excellent farewell reception and dinner. — Visit Nea Moni, a monastery begun in 1042 that museum, which houses the Corinthian (B,L,D) includes churches built and decorated by architects most complete collection Thursday, October 17 and artists from and containing of artifacts of the Minoan PIRAEUS / DISEMBARK / civilization in the world. ATHENS / U.S. some of the finest mosaics in the world. Disembark in Piraeus and Corinthian (B,L,D) Extension pricing starts at $2,000 per person, transfer to the airport in Athens based on cabin category. Please call Travel/Study for return flights home. (B) at (650) 725-1093 for more information. Knossos fresco nautilus lounge

Epidaurus amphitheater Category VS Cabin Corinthian Program Cost*

This deluxe, 100-passenger, all-suite cruise ship combines comfortable Rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy.

elegance with a high level of service and amenities. All 50 cabins are outward- DOUBLE SINGLE facing with views of the sea and surrounding landscape, plus a sitting area, Category Rate Rate** ample closet space, climate control, marble-appointed bathroom with shower, Category E $6,990 $8,390 and two twin beds that can convert to a single queen-sized bed. Public Deluxe suites on Ariadne and Leto Decks with windows and sitting area. 215 sq. ft. (Partially obstructed views) facilities include a gym, spa, library (with internet access), beauty salon, boutique, two lounges, a deck with Jacuzzi, and an outdoor cafe. An Category d $7,690 elegant restaurant accommodates all guests in a single open, unassigned seating. An elevator serves all decks. The ship is equipped with retractable fin Deluxe suites on Ariadne and Leto Decks with window and sitting area. 215 sq. ft. stabilizers and a fleet of Zodiac inflatable craft for forays ashore. Category c $8,390 $10,070

Deluxe suites on Deck with three portholes and sitting area. 275 sq. ft. 603 601

Elevator Jacuzzi 604 602 Category b $ 9,190

Phoebe Deck Deluxe suites on Ariadne Deck with window and sitting area. 225 sq. ft.

Shop/ Beauty Salon/ 519 517 515 511 509 507 505 Massage Rm Category a $9,890 $11,870 Sun Deck/ Outdoor Café Elevator 506 518 516 514 512 510 508 Deluxe suites on Leto Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft.

Cleo Deck Category aa $10,690 433 431 429 427 425 423 421 Nautilus Club Deluxe suites on Cleo Deck with forward windows and sitting area. 285 sq. ft. Elevator Bridge Gym 430 428 426 424 422 420 Category vs $11,690 $19,870 Leto Deck Deluxe Veranda suites on Cleo Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 245 sq. ft. Library Reception 345 343 341 339 337 335 Lounge/Lecture Hall Elevator Category phs $12,790 344 342 340 338 336 334 Deluxe Penthouse suites on Phoebe Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 260 sq. ft. Ariadne Deck *Association nonmembers add $200 per person.

Restaurant 251 249 247 **Single accommodations are limited at these rates.

Elevator Built: 1991 / Refurbished: 2012 / Weight: 4,077 tons / Length: 290 feet / Hospital 252 250 248 246 Beam: 50 feet / Draft: 12 feet / Cruising Speed: 11 knots / Registry: Bahamas Athena Deck Information Terms & Conditions

Dates Deposit & Final Payment Responsibility October 9 to 17, 2013 (9 days) A $1,000-per-person deposit is The Stanford Alumni Association, required to hold space for this Stanford University and our program. An additional $200-per- operators act only as agents Size person deposit is required to hold for the passenger with respect Limited to a total of 100 participants, including travelers from space for the optional pre-trip to transportation and ship the University of Virginia and Columbia University voyage. Complete and return the arrangements and exercise every attached reservation form or sign care possible in doing so. However, nautilus lounge up online. Final payment is due we can assume no liability for Included 120 days prior to departure. As injury, damage, loss, accident, 7-night cruise aboard the Corinthian 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches a condition of participation, all delay or irregularity in connection and 7 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions confirmed participants are required with the service of any automobile, to sign a Release of Liability. motorcoach, launch or any other Bottled water on excursions Gratuities to porters, guides, conveyance used in carrying drivers and ship crew for all group activities All tours and Cancellations & Refunds out this program or for the acts shore excursions as described in the itinerary Transfers and Deposits and any payments or defaults of any company or are refundable, less a $500-per- person engaged in conveying the baggage handling on program arrival and departure days person cancellation fee, until 120 passenger or in carrying out the Port fees and embarkation taxes Minimal medical, accident days prior to departure. After that arrangements of the program. 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Alumni Association as the program liability for any carrier’s cancellation cost for nonmembers is $200 more penalty incurred by the purchase than the me mbers’ price. Parents of a nonrefundable ticket in What to Expect and their children under 21 may connection with the tour. Program We consider this to be a moderately strenuous program travel on one membership. For price is based on rates in effect in that is at times physically demanding and busy. Daily more information or to purchase a December 2012 and is subject to membership, visit alumni.stanford. programs include up to three miles of walking, often at change without notice to reflect edu/goto/membership or call fluctuations in exchange rates, ancient sites where paths can be rocky and uneven. Stairs (650) 725-0692. tariffs or fuel charges. at sites may not have handrails, and elevators are limited or unavailable. 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BARBARA CLAYTON, PhD ’99, joined the Stanford faculty in 2000 and is an ardent advocate of the value of the humanities in undergraduate education. Her research focuses on Homer and the Odyssey, but she is also interested in researching ancient comedy, gender in the ancient world, the classical tradition and classics in popular culture. Dr. Clayton has taught both undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in the classics department. Also a popular Continuing Studies instructor, she’s developed a wide variety of courses that includes introductory surveys of the literature and culture of and Rome. Her “From the beau- eight years of lecturing in the freshman Introduction to the Humanities (IHUM) program, and tiful ship to the teaching Stanford’s pioneering Structured Liberal Education (SLE) course for four of those delicious food, years, are reflected in the breadth of lectures she has proposed for our voyage, including the excellent such topics as the literature and art of ancient Greece, athletes of Olympia, and his service, the cults, the Spartans, the poetry of Homer and the myths of Crete. wonderful loca- — Professor, Structured Liberal Education (SLE), Introduction to the Humanities tions, the well- (IHUM) program, School of Humanities and Sciences, since 2000 — Currently visiting scholar, classics department, and professor, Continuing Studies arranged tours— — Author, A Penelopean Poetics: Reweaving the Feminine in Homer’s Odyssey this was the (Lexington Books, 2004) trip of a lifetime!” — BA, French (with a minor in Greek), Oberlin College — MA, French, Princeton University Georgia Garnsey, ’69, Mediterranean — PhD, classics, Stanford University College: Journey of Odysseus, 2011

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“We were impressed with the care with which the tour was planned and the excellent way that it was carried out. We returned having seen things we hadn’t expected, and learned things that we much appreciated.”

Tom and Martha Piwonka, ’59, Gods and Heroes of the Ancient World, 2010

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