Copenhagen to Stockholm aboard the Sea Cloud II JULY 28– AUGUST 9, 2017 SAIL ABOARD THE ELEGANT SEA CLOUD II newly independent Baltic states of Latvia and Estonia, boast on this fascinating exploration of five nations bordering the marvelously untouched medieval quarters. In St. Petersburg, Baltic Sea. At the height of summer, sunlight extends into the the most Westernized city in Russia, enjoy the grandeur of its evening hours and temperatures are mild, making this an country estates and the incomparable Hermitage Museum. ideal time to soak up the rich history, diverse cultures, and End in Stockholm, Sweden’s beautiful cosmopolitan capital magnificent monuments of Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Russia, spread across 14 islands. Optional post-trip extensions in and Sweden. Stockholm and Stockholm/Helsinki are also available. Marvel at the maritime city of Copenhagen, once a Viking The Sea Cloud II is an intimate cruise ship with berths for just fishing village and now the cultural, economic, and govern- 78 guests, so reserve your space now by calling (888) 328-2089 mental center of Denmark, and the remote Danish island or (650) 328-2089; or email [email protected]. of Bornholm. Our next ports of call, Riga and Tallinn in the LECTURERS KIM LANE Union to post-traumatic identities HERANT SCHEPPELLE, and hybrid cultural forms. Professor KATCHADOURIAN the Laurance S. Scheppele works at the intersection is emeritus professor Rockefeller of law, political science, sociology, and of psychiatry and Professor of public policy, and has done research human biology at Sociology and across the European Union, particularly Stanford and former International in the post-socialist accession states of president of the Affairs in the Woodrow Wilson School East-Central Europe. Her current work Flora Family Foundation. Since joining and the University Center for Human focuses on the crises besetting the Stanford faculty in 1966, he has Values, and SERGUEI OUSHAKINE, the European Union—from the Euro- served as dean of undergraduate Associate Professor of Anthropology crisis to BREXIT to the migration crisis studies and vice provost of under- and Slavic Languages and Direc tor of to the problem of backsliding democ- graduate education. Born in Turkey the Program in Russian and Eurasian racies and the rise of far-right parties to Armenian parents, he received his Studies, will serve as Princeton study across Europe. Both scholars alighted undergraduate and medical degrees leaders on this journey. the Golden Eagle luxury train nearly from the American University in Beirut a decade ago on Princeton Journeys’ and his psychiatric training at the Professor Oushakine has conducted first experience across Siberia and, University of Rochester in New York. fieldwork in the Siberian part of most recently, led a group of intrepid Russia, his native land, as well as Princetonians along the great Silk in Belarus and Kyrgyzstan. His Road through Central Asia’s five research is concerned with transi- ‘stans—Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, tional processes and situations— Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and from the formation of newly Kazakhstan. COVER: independent national cultures Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, after the collapse of the Soviet St. Petersburg. THIS PAGE: Tallinn, Estonia. BACK COVER: Nyhavn district, Copenhagen. Round Church, Bornholm Island Gulf of Finland Bornholm Island JULY 28–AUGUST 9, 2017 JULY island of Holmen in central Copenhagen. ical center, a UNESCO World Heritage OPTION 2: Accompanied by a guide, site noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil Itinerary explore the National Museum’s Viking and 19th-century wooden architecture. A Sea Cloud II Sea Cloud Many days offer a choice of excursions, artifacts and other ancient treasures. specially arranged folkloric performance included in the program price except ALL: After lunch, a brief city tour includes incorporates the rich heritage of Latvian where noted with (*). photo stops at Amalienborg Palace and mythology and customs in song, dance, The Little Mermaid statue. Late this and traditional dress. This afternoon, Friday, July 28 & Saturday, July 29 afternoon embark the Sea Cloud II. explore Riga independently or visit the HOME / COPENHAGEN, DENMARK SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D) Museum of the Occupation of Riga, which Depart home on an overnight flight to documents the 51-year period in the 20th aboard the aboard Copenhagen. Relax at the hotel or join an Monday, July 31 century when Latvia was occupied, suc- optional afternoon activity. AT SEA / BORNHOLM ISLAND cessively, by the U.S.S.R., Nazi Germany, OPTION 1 (*): Take a walking tour of Anchor off the remote Danish island and the U.S.S.R. again. Copenhagen’s historic center, from the of Bornholm. SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D) colorful waterfront of Nyhavn and past OPTION 1: Visit one of the island’s classic the Christiansborg Palace to the medieval Romanesque round churches, with Thursday, August 3 streets around the Round Tower, Copen- ancient rune stones and frescoes, and AT SEA hagen University, and the Cathedral of sample traditional smoked herring at the A full day aboard ship between Latvia Our Lady. Hasle Smoke House. and Estonia includes the continuation of OPTION 2 (*): Sample traditional Danish OPTION 2: Stroll the cobbled streets of the lecture program and time to relax. snacks at the popular Torvehallerne Svaneke, a charming fishing village with SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D) food hall and visit the Designmuseum artisan shops and workshops, and learn Danmark, dedicated to Danish and about crafting beer at a local brewhouse. Friday, August 4 international design and crafts. ALL: Enjoy an afternoon of cruising TALLINN, ESTONIA ALL: This evening gather for a special under sail (weather permitting) and the Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, was the welcome reception and dinner. captain’s welcome dinner this evening. site of mass demonstrations and pro- Copenhagen to Stockholm Stockholm Copenhagen to ADMIRAL HOTEL (R,D) SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D) tests known as the Singing Revolution, which resulted in Estonia’s declaration Sunday, July 30 Tuesday, August 1 of independence from the Soviet Union COPENHAGEN AT SEA in 1990. A tour of Old Town, a UNESCO This morning, enjoy a panoramic As the Sea Cloud II cruises to World Heritage site considered one of harbor cruise, followed by a choice Latvia, relax on board and enjoy the most perfectly preserved medieval of excursions. the continuation of the lecture centers in northern Europe, includes the OPTION 1: Take a guided tour of BALTIC SEA program. Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky the Copenhagen Opera House, SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D) Cathedral and the 13th-century Toompea a modern landmark on the Castle, now the home of the Estonian Wednesday, August 2 Parliament. Learn about current events RIGA, LATVIA in Estonia during a special guest lecture in the Riga, capital and largest by a local journalist, and attend a private city of Latvia, was concert of medieval music in a historic The Little Mermaid statue, founded in 1201 and guild house. Return to the ship for an Copenhagen is a former Hanseatic afternoon of cruising through the Gulf League member. Enjoy of Finland to St. Petersburg. a tour of Riga’s histor- SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D) UNDER SAIL Catherine Palace Vasa Museum near St. Petersburg OPTIONAL POST-TRIP EXTENSION 1 STOCKHOLM Saturday, August 5 amber deftly carved and framed in gold August 9-10 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA leaf. Plundered by the Nazis in 1941, the Explore Stockholm’s City Hall, site of the St. Petersburg still reflects the artistic original room remains missing, but a annual Nobel Prize banquet; the Vasa splendor lavished on it by its chief magnificent reconstruction was under- Museum, which features a 17th-century planner, Peter the Great. An orientation taken in honor of St. Petersburg’s 300th warship that sank in Stockholm harbor on tour includes the Peter and Paul Fortress, anniversary in 2003. its maiden voyage and was salvaged and where the tsars are buried at the Peter ALL: Enjoy a late-afternoon visit to the restored more than 300 years later; and the and Paul Cathedral, and the exquisite Hermitage’s Impressionists collection, picturesque streets of the old town center, new Fabergé Museum, housed in the now housed in a separate building, Gamla Stan. restored Shuvalov Palace and showcasing before setting sail for Stockholm. nine of the rare Fabergé eggs given to SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D) the Russian tsars. Enjoy a private perfor- mance by the Red Army Choir at lunch, Monday, August 7 then visit the iconic Church of the Savior AT SEA on Spilled Blood. Relax on board the ship, The lecture program continues during a then return to the city for a specially full day of cruising. Weather permitting, arranged after-hours guided tour of watch as skilled crew members climb the Hermitage Museum. Established the masts to dizzying heights and step by Catherine the Great, the Hermitage nimbly along the rigging to hand-set Helsinki houses one of the largest and most more than 30,000 square feet of canvas, Train Station important art collections in the world. using techniques that have remained SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D) unchanged for 500 years. OPTIONAL POST-TRIP EXTENSION 2 SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D) Sunday, August 6 STOCKHOLM & HELSINKI ST. PETERSBURG Tuesday, August 8 August 9-14 AT SEA / STOCKHOLM This morning offers a choice of excur- Visit Stockholm’s City Hall, site of the annual ARCHIPELAGO, SWEDEN sions between two of St. Petersburg’s Nobel Prize banquet; the Vasa Museum, A final day of cruising offers time to magnificent palaces-and-parks complex- which features a 17th-century warship that relax and enjoy the ship’s amenities, the es, both with special early entrances. sank in Stockholm harbor on its maiden conclusion of the lecture program, and OPTION 1: Visit Peter the Great’s voyage and was salvaged and restored more Petrodvorets, a grand palace perched on a festive farewell reception and dinner.